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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
LrApiL1rr or Mrsoss-The law rcla-

LIABILITY OF MINoRs-The law rela-
tive to the elistment OF minors requires
the written consent of parents or guar
dians before they can be legally enrolled
as defenders of their country. Two, how
ever, by swearing that they were twenty
one years of age, recently succeeded in
being mustered in as members of the
18th Massachusetts Battery. Their pa
rents, opposed to the proceeding, sued out
writ of haJeas corpus, in the United
States Court, and thus reclaimed their
sons; but an action for perjury was at
once commenced against the minors which
resulted in a conviction-the penalty for
which is State Prison life from one to ten
years, or fine not exceeding $4,000.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
TAXES.

II is estimated that the people Of Mich
igan will have to pay he present year in
taxes the enormous sum of three millions
of dollars. The estimate is based upon
the report Of the Finance committee of
the Senate and includes the State and
specific taxes, the u. S. Taxes and the
amounts to be collected in the counties
for soldiers bounty and for the support of
soldiers families. The people would
cbeerfully submit TO The sacrifice, which
these heavy demands upon their purses
compels, il the war was prosecuted for
restoration of the Union. They have
heretofore sacrificed much in money and
in blood to carry on the war and would
do SO to the end, if the Administration
should return to constitutional course.
As there is little hope of this, however,
The people feel that they are paying their.
money for nought. We are not saying
that imposition of the millions Of dollars
taxes is not necessary under the exigency
of the times. The state of the country
imposes heavy burdens upon the people
which they will bear the best they can !;
but we can not shut out the thought that
the war might have been avoided by the
exercise of common prudence on the part
of the republican leaders. Had they not
placed party before country, they would
have accepted the Crittenden Comprom-
Use, which it is now well known would have
settled the difficulty and saved the enor-
nous sacrifice Of blood and treasure which
have since followed. The people have to
pay dearly for the criminal indiscretion
Of their republican rulers.
Tho last year of democratic ascendancy
in the State, the State tax was only thir-
ty thousand dollars, and the people tho't
it high. Since tho republicans came in
to power the State tax has been gradually
increased until now il amounts to over
three hundred and eleven thousand dol
lars! In the mean time the State debt
is being increased at q rapid rate, the in.
terest of which has to be met by taxa.
ton, with the comfortable prospect o.
paying tho principal some twenty years
hence. The resources of our State arc
great and We do not despair of the debt
with its accumulatiDg interest being ulti.
mattel paid, but the prospect is by nc
means comfortable TO contemplate. The
republican leaders may look upon it with
complacency, because it is part of the
machine which keeps them in power, but
the people, although " long suffering and
slow 10 anger" will hardly see IL in that
light. We much mistake the temper OIL
the people 1t they do not call the authors
of our calamities to rigid account and
hurl them from their places at the first
Legitimate opportunity. They are fast
realizing the fact that they arc paying
rather too dearly for the republican wills
to- Marshall Erpomder.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
IMPORTANT TO APPLICANTS FOR Pm

IMPORTANT TO APPLICANTS FOR PEN
sroNs.-Congress, by an act passed March
81, expressly exempted from tho necessi-
ty for using Internal Revenue stamps Of
any description, all papers Of whatever
nature requisite in applying for pensions.
Previously, there was an internal revenue
tax required 10 be paid on some Of them.
Thus it was requisite 10 affix a dollar
stamp to tho power of attorney, and a
ten cent stamp on the certificate of the
Clerk Of the Court, DC. a.llY. g.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

NEARER HoME.-Surgeon General
Hammond has made provision that SOL
diers who have been inmates Of hospitals
over three months, on account of sickness
or wounds, are to be transferred to gener-
al hospitals nearest home--so that their
wants may be the better attended to by
their friends. a91 "d'o In99
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

The Navy Department is about to is
sue advertisements for the construction Of
sea-going iron-clads, Of various tonnage,
on n new model, to carry in classmates
ten guns, weighing twenty tons with car
riages, with iron masts, boats and rigging,
10 have Two pairs of engines, with twenty
one feet draught. Proposals to be open
ed within thirty days, The contemplated
cost is from 100000 TO 100000.
The nine new Monitors now building are
getting along welfare larger and intend
ed to have twice The speed of those al
ready aAoat.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

TBE most cheering indications of the
the great change taking place among the
masses, in favor of the constitution as it
is and the Union as it was, are every
where Enthusiastically eyinced. Let every
Union.loying, conservative democrats stand
firmly at his post and by his principles.
Doing this our fathers glorious Inheritance,
a free, united and happy country, shall
vet be rescued from the hands of section
alists and fanatics. The people begin
TO see and feel that we have an interest
of the most vital Importance involved in
the great contest into which they have
been unwittingly dragged. Then stand
unainchipgly by the good old principles
of the democracy and see the salvation
of bleeding, distracted country. See
to it that each deposits his ballot at the
coming election in unison with the con-
sentative democratic party, in whom alone
there is hope of peace and salvation from
impending disgrace and ruin. Let the
day be one Of earnest, conscientious effort
in behalf Of suffering millions, of sonud
political principle, oftruth and religion IN
defiled. yHtss aar@ taa sag
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
LATEST WAR NEWS,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., March I'll.

MURFREESBORO, matcn Zl'
An expedition under command of Col.
A. S. Hall, which went out in the direc-
lion of Liberty, on Wednesday last, was
attacked yesterday morning by $500
mounted rebels, commanded by the guer-
rilIa General, John A.. Morgan. D..
The expedition secuted through the
country on Wednesday and Thursday.
Colonel Hall determined to return to
Murfreesboro, and on Thursday night en-
camped at Auburn. Resuming his march
early Yesterday morning, he felt his way
safely rs far rs the village of Milton,
where the rear guard was suddenly driv7
en- in by the enemy, Col. Hall at once
threw out 6ankers to the right and left,
and ordered the artillery TO shell the reb-
els, who rapidly advanced on the gallop.
Perceivivg that the enemy outnumbered
him, almost two to one, Col. Hall slowly
d. 40
fell back to the crest of hill, where his
men would have the advantage Of most
admirable position, and could prevent, at
the same time, the disaster of being sur
rounded. The rebels then opened fierce
fire Of shot and shell, and also advanced
in strength on both our tanks, and made
two direct charges on our line. Our ar
tillery, however, forced them back. Col.
Hall then formed three separate lines of
battle, SO disposed as to command every
approach to the hill. At this moment of
the fight the rebels made most stubborn
attempts on our right and left, but were
driven back repeatedly, with fearful loss.
Our forces took deliberate aim, and,
being in several places forced to hand
to-hand fight, displayed the most invinci-
bic bravery. Our artillery did splendid
execution. One Of the enemy's field
pieces, riaed six-pounder, was shivercd
to pieces. Morgan failing to accomplish
anything ON our flank, made an attack on
our rear, but there he also met repulse.
From our commanding position we pour
ed such tremendous storm of shot that
the guerrilla gangs were literally moved
down. AT length, the fight having last
ed three and half hours, Morgan with
drew his command. 1.1 4 Pos
We bad supposed him satisfied, but in
half an hour he re-appeared on our front
with reinforcements. He made a feeble
attack and again withdrew, this time in
the utmost confusion, leaving behind on
the field Of battle scores Of killed and
wounded. 1t had been hard day for
him, and for once in his career he had met
with an overwhelming defeat. Early
next morning five rebel surgeons came in
with flag Of truce, to attend the wound
ed who had been left behind.
Our forces have returned to Murfrees.
boro.
! IFlIrssH t.H tYa .-.r
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

The Bill introduced into tho Legisla-
ture of our State to punish deserters, in
accordance with the recommendation of
General Rosecrans, has passed. Those
cowardly leaving posts of duty in the
army are now being brought up on all
sides with short turn in their career.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

GooD!-Congress, by the act ofMarch
8, 1868, has made provisions for bonn
ty to be paid to soldiers who have been
honorably discharged from the service by
reason of wounds received in the service.
They richly deserve the boon. Let no
good be withheld from themthat is in the
power of the government to grant.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

Ng- "The last year of Democratic ascen-
dancy in the State, the State tax was only thirty
thousand dollars, and the people Thoughtful high.
Since the Republicans came into power the State
tax has been gradually increased until now 1t
amounts TO over three hundred and eleven thou
sand dolLarsp
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
Removal of the Scandinavian Labrato-
ry aud Business House---Catawba
and Swedish Brandies, &C., &c.


ry aud Business House---Catawba
and Swedish Brandies, &C., &c.
For some weeks past the large stone front
buildings on Third street, cast of Sycamore, late
ly occupied in part by the Adams Express Com
pany, have been in course Of PREPARATION for the
reception of the business carried on successful
ly for some years past in our city, by DR.. c. w.
Roback, proprietor of the celebrated scandina-
Wan Remedies, the Blood Purifier and Pills,
and the well known Stomach Bittcrs, which bear
his name. The constantly increasing populari-
ty Of these medicines, has required third ex
tension of the limits heretofore occupied in
their manufacture.
The new premises, one hundred feet front, and
extending ono hundred and thirty feet in the
rear, have, internally, been ompletelyremodel-
ed, the spacious apartments now being connect
cd by archways cut through heretofore solid
walls and everything else having been done,
which can facilitate the purposes to which they
are devoted. sal D. HIa ..ia ufs
In connection with the extensive business in
which DE-. Il. had previously been engaged, he
has, for some time past, entered largely into the
manufacture Of genuine Catawba Brandy, an
article already enjoying most favorable repu-
tation, and being widely used for medicinal pur-
poses. A large amount of this has been intro
duced, most beneGcially, into the army hospit,
ais, heavy orders having been filed for the use
of those institutions in Washington city.
Another extensive branch of this institution
is the manufacture of the celebrated Swedish
Brandy. It is stimulating, aromatic and
slightly medicinal, being an excellent
remedy for dyspepsia. 1t is pleasant
beverage. Ladies can even partake of ordinary
quantities without feeling undue intoxicating
effects, so mild is it in its composition. 1t is a
greet favorte in Swcden-in fact, so much SO
that il may be styled the national beverage. 1t
is prepared in the purest quality by DR.. Roback.
A short visit TO the new premises of DR.. r.,
on Saturday last, proved most interesting, and
we think is worthy passing notice. Entering
from a neatly arranged counting-room, we go
first to the rear of the premises, and find our
selves in large area, where the presence of
a..
49, ,.-,.,,.., ~
'"0 ..,,,, -.
ceivers, each containing hundreds of gallons,
devoted to the more especial purposes Of the
,~ 10, e. .ho nronora,;on % ,ho
-, .',.a ron,oa;o. -, n ,'.-
p,,o.,,. o0othor .rortmon, ,,o como ,nor
,ona ,;or. % horrols stowod IN ovorv direction
and sl,od viii nnrico and Ices Of last veor.s
growth. 70 be used in tho manufacture of tho
Cntovba Brandy. Another stll is devoted TO
,bo .tor0.s Of ;mmepsc ouontitios or olos.. woro
nron.rot;on and uniting mn tho medicines.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

Two MILLS TAx.-By an act of our
State Legislature recently passed, tax
of two mills on the dollar is to be levied
on the taxable property of the State, for
the years 1863 and 1864, to pay expenses
of the State government and the interest
on its debt.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

REBEL NAvY.--Lstters from England
call renewed attention to tho immense
fleet building in Great Britain for the rob
els, and insist on percmptorial demand
upon tho Palmerstoh Government to put
n stop to this mode of making war.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25


THE only party leaders and statesmen
in the North who have ever assailed, the
constitution and the Union, are in the alb
clifton ranks. 1t was from their mouths
that the utterances came Let the Union
slide," and that the constitution is =" A
league with hell and covenant with DEATH"
They first counted in dollars aud cents
the value of the inheritance of our faith,
ers, and assumed to demonstrate that it
was worthless. They alone have made
their adhesion TO the national cause de-
pendent upon n partisan condition, vet
they have pow the impudence to accuse
men of treason, who never breathed a
word which was not devotion to the con-
stitution and Union, whose cardinal polit-
cal principle has always been TO obey the
first and preserve the last.-Det. Free
Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25

TABLEAUx.- The tableau exhibitions
of Wednesday and Thursday evenings of
last week proved perfect success, besides
affording vast fund of qualification and
amusement TO the vast audience in at
tendance they afforded very fine reve-
nue. TO the committee entrusted with the
duty of purchasing flag for Co. +" g."
2lst Michigan Infantry, TO take the place
of the one now placed 10 an honorable
position in the archives of the State, as
trophy of the bravery of our gallant
boys on the field of battle. The avails
Of the first evening amounted to over
SAT; of the second to over $40.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
NEW ADyERTsEMENrS
PEREMPTORY SALE
Of Valuable Pine and other Lands,
Steam SapmW and Village Prop
erty IN Otta,oa and Muskegon
Counties, Michigan.

@ nVESTER LIND and SAMUEL s. sLA-
- TER, Executors and Trustees Of the late
Jabez Barber, will sell at
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
TOWN OF cRocKERY.

Description. Sec. Town. Range. No. Acres.
W frnctl lnwi 10 Is 20 57-lOo
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
m OTTAWA COUNTY
TOWN OF poLKToN.

Description. Sec. Town. Range. No Acres,
Mel To- 8, s IA 100
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
PUBLIC AUCTION,

At the Court House, in the village Of Grand
Haven, Michigan, on Wednesday, the 25th day
of March, 1868, at ten o'clock A. M, the whole
of the Real Estate and other Property belonging
to the said estate, comprising in part;
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
TOWN OF SPRING LAKE.
TOWN OF ROBINSON

Description. Sec. Town. Range No. Acres.
Entire of z rs $40
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-03-25
IN MUSHROOM COUNTY.
TOWN OF NORTON.
TOWN OF RAvENNA.

The above measurements being. moro or lcss,
according to government or other surveys. And
in the ...4.. oa~ ny
VILLAGE OF MILL POINT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-14

REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR The
ABoLIsHMENT OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT
OF CoLCMBIA-Ths commissioners under the
act for the adjustment OF slavery in the Dis
triet of Columbia having concluded their
iabors, will make their report to the Secretary
OF the Treasury to day. The number of ap.
plican,s for the benefit of the act was about one
thousand, for nearly three thousand slaves,
who were duly examined and valued by slave
dealer OF BaItimore.
The law appropriates q million OF dollars,
but only nine hundred thousand dollars of this
sum will te paid out, the authorized average
fer each slave Being three hundred dollars.
Some Of tie slaves Were judged 10 De worth
no,hing-such Is infants, the aged aud Al.
valids, and The amounts withheld from hem
have teen added 70 those esteemed O. higher
value than three hundred doilars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-14

20 The New York Tribune shows yi.ibl.
alarm over the SO general manifestation OF
public opinion demanding the return OF Gen.
Mcclellan to the command OF tia army: but IN
view OF the fact that late developments have
cleared Mcclellan of all res possibility for the
faiirre or the Peninsula campaign, finds no
material for fresh warfare upon that general,
and is obliged to content itself with the alieyi.
ton that Mcclellan disobeyed pererlp.orY
order to move across the Potomac 20 attack the
enemy after the battle Of Sharpsburg The
Tribune /. unfortunate IL its statement for if il
refers 20 tie order itself-not to what it was
asserted 70 he by others-the Tri6use will find
that il was left discretionary with McC!e Ian
as to the tine and manner Of moving-a dis
cretion no one now, in the light OF subsequent
events, doubts was wisely exercised by that
sagacious officer.
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CONGREGATIONAL
xxxvIIsh coSGRES>-rHIRD sEsssos
WEDNESDAY,, Jasuary Il.

SENATR.-Ex-Gov. Hicks, TIE sueoersss b,
appointment, Of the ;a,e - Hasor Yearc<, Of Ma
was sworn in, and took his seat.
8ftfr the pr.e-ptation OF petitions aad a
psrtinrnt tai com n uuicaticns-
Mr.. Harlan introduced q resolution irxtyue4
ing the Committee on the Conduet Of lhe Va.
TO inquire IN 20 and report whether vess-ls a.
CHER means OF transportation OF the wuR
partment-includins especially the stPans,,
New York and Lstinore-had bees q I'd n
convey disloyal women aud other dslovSi
prlsons 70 and from the States 40 rei-iI,.a
and by whose direction they Were 40 u.vd'
Adopted.
The Till for the reorganization OF the Court -
Claims was shortly Afterwards taken 40
Mr.. Hale moved its indefinite poe no annssS
Mr.. Trumbun addressed The Senate al leasSA
against hat motion.
Mr.. FessPnden next addressed the Senate 4.
defence OF the Court OF Claims.
HorsE-Mr. Stevens introduced a Joint r.
olntion authorizing the issuance Of SJO.unao
IN u. =. notes not barring ia;erest for the sped
payment Of the army and navy, such SUN "a
be included IN any bill for that purpose which
may hereafter be- passed.
MT. Stevens planned That IL was not likely
that thr bill already passed by the House woua
o. reached in the senate for sosne tlsxr.
Mr.. Loveloy moved to insart 500, O0c 600
Carried, and the resolution passed
Mr. Frnion iniroS n ced a bili for the construe
ton of military and postal railroad i.l eco.
ashington and New York. .Rsfarraa
Mr.. Fallandigham obtIined the Geor ssI
pfocteded To address the House IN "a yor of hux
resolutions. =
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DROPOSALs FOR CIRCULAR MARKING AND
l. hATlSu SfAMPS.
Posi- 0PiICs DErARyXKNT,

Posr OFFICE DErsRYxKNT,
Wa'h'rst1s, ian. Il. 1865
SEALED PRoPosALS will be received st THU De-
ysrtment until and including the III day Of March
1875. Tor lrDis hing. fr she Of ths Post Offices
ns. MAXIM rsi Ya and k.sns sSs rs
the following description, viz
CLASH.
Circular marking stamps Of steel, or any other
durable ma sriai' OF eirenm'-ren not TO ex'set
g. in:he. or isss, a. the Prs.ms-ter General m.y
direct; with the name OF the Ice sud ST ,te with
type tor the years, months ana Gays, in blocks OF
like mate ial, wish suf ent thu nb screw for the
same, With handles Of cocoa IushUgspy, or othsr
heavy wood, Of nod- most convenient: for u.s
In proposals for this class of stamps y 81 ID,
for inserting within the circle, when required,
such words and agures ~ paid. free, paid 10, ship
CLASS q
Circr Lar marking stamps o iron, or any other
durable material, for the use Of oO.t Officer q n
route agents on raj road snd steamboa lines; with
the name Of the ono. and Stat, the of ths
dates, IN blocks Of durable material with suitable
thun,bscrew, and handles Of black va nut, cherry,
u,s The circmm seren Of the stans to be the sane
re- described in Glass No. l.
CLASS s.
Circular marking stamps, Of 6t aud durable ma
teIai Of the same sac of Class NO. !; with the
and dates of printer S type metal in blocks of sin
ss hs anna ss and hA
Marking stamps. for foreign M ls, similar to
Phsaeiphs Boston Cose o of any o nss 80,
sdaptts 20 the shsve purpose.
Ano. the following rating stamps. to correspond
with the ciTcuiar clamps In Glasses l. ana (, III
materials handle ana work Haas hi and such OF her
quiz I'd. Of like description. NJ prices and
i the style or material thereof ali be atsre1 by
direction OF tn DE- psrtm mt, the snail be- in
creased or reduced in the same p-opo ton, viz
Paid, free, misses. t. forwarded, post Office business
missent and Forwarded, cane sae. due J. paid il.
paid Is, paid q, paid 81, refused, rsdi 'sted not
fUui L unclaimed.
Proposals for improved or tented stamps will
also ! a. psidried.
described II either class, upuu equitable terms il
RESERVED 81 the ottna~ter General
Proposals will be received for furnishing the
vto,e Of The shove named cir Iulir sta ap4 or of
each class separate.
stamps will b. ordered for the diff classes Of
riding TO such rules and regula -..,s of tn De-
psrIment as may hereafter be adopte IN r. at on
IhE rs;o.
The number Of circular stamps required per An
rum IL estimated at three hundred for the first
class three hundred for the second 81 = T., tyely.
the fourth Glass.
The number of rating STAN ps for the same period
is etlmsted st tw.nts Ave hunor ID
dels of the stamps must accompany the pro-
pnsai-
Zach bidder u,ust fu irish, with tis proposal evil
denCe of his abli: y To comply wi hi, bid
sGffcitpt securities iii be apir ed to co l.ract
the stamps must be delivered III. Post Oh, &c.
department., At the expense Of tie cont
Proposals must he endorsed on the outside Of the
Stsmrs ard ado ressed o. the First Assi liant post
NJ BLAIR
ia l+-w5w Postmaster Gen.rst.
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CONGRESSIONAL ELkcTIoS-Tbera is not snv
where 70 be found more earnest friend OF tSe
Union nor more unequlyo.ai supporter of
measures adopted by the administration for the
prteeTyation OF the government, than Hon
Lwis Mckenzie, one of the candid.tsa Cor
Congress In the election 10 come on Tomorrow
liz the seventh District OF Virginia Without
u sIins 10 prrJEdise-hc cftims OF any one else.
we may say that in the event Of hi. Election 10
Congress there will be no Objection To hi, az.
Ini>sion TO his seat on accouat O! IT. siden 9
He is 8 native OF Alexafdri4: he has always
reside there; he is iientif ID with the Stat.
Virginia ey having repea edly served in her
Legislature previous 10 the rebellion. H was
enc o. the patriotic members OF The con vantion
which passed tire ordinance of secession who
protested against that measure and wi;hdrew
therefrom when Its passage be came iBevita Die.
His loyalty Is proverhIal. He il true and
faithful friend of the Government, and Of the
me- as ures being adopted for The preservation OF
the MON. We allude thus to MIR. Mckenzie
on account OF the proceedings OF a Meeting pu D.
ished IN The rhronfc'' OF this morning, which
appear 10 do injustice 10 that gentleman.
UNION.