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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
4 Dsshronsd sIonareh.

In these days it i no uncommon thing to see
. dethroned monarch Il may be owing 70 The
presep, Dad condition Of the highway Of the
nations " but certain il i, that Il contains many
abrupt ups and downs" ina, s-vereli J0'l the
chariot Of royalty, and often upset its occupants
Take. for instance. the House Of BosrboD. How
many an heir apparent" 70 the throne Of thai
royal family : wandering cfO~nle=s ia the
earth. Frarce has repudiated them, Naples has
followed her exampl~, aud 10 fact Il strikes u
that there j. nov but one brai eh Of this numer-
Gus aad interesting family tina, hold its s@ay ia
the world Enimpaired-and that i Buoroon
Whiskey. TINS branch Of the house seems to
have pretty solid footing among men uot~ith
s.andiug it, affairs have long since gone into a
state Of liquidation, and, somehow, manages to
keep afoat 10 spite Of ali the Efforts made to
ran il down.
But there j. in this country, also, throneless
monarch. Cotton i. 10 longer king The
crown which heretofore he has worn with -scl
q naughty s~sgger, aud which he has A'lerly at
tempted to prop on hi- head With bayOaets, ba'
managed to slip Of, ia spite Of all his Efforts t'
keep it on. Il all no more stay put than th'
question " who killed cock robin,' Alas whit,
haired, web footed king cotton stalks TO auC
fro 10 the land, with none even among bis On;
u.ost devoted followers 10 10 ulm reverence
Never had men more inflated notions OF thei
own proves than the rebels had at the com
mencement of the war, aud never were the
more the " victims Of misplaced confidence !
They believed that the northern people YER
cowards that at least Oue-half Of then, woul'
take up arms on their side, should the govern
meat attempt to "coerce" them that " on
southern man was equal 10 i've Yankee" ant
and last, but not least, that - cotton was king
and that the great Power. Of Europe would in
tervene to protect the trade in this staple pro
duct OF the South.
But this last deusiOn has proved the mos
fatal Of all, and now the Richmond Enquire
makes the following humiliasiug confession:
Cotton il not king nov. Corn IS king; pc
tatoes, hogs, hay oats and cattle are sOvercigns
But the people must not only prOdue-but thel
must save. Many a man drnas more cOru Ii
spirits than he could eat IN bread Millions o
bushels OF grain are melted down into meai
-hiskey, ~hiis tho cavalry hossss sud drAugh
horses starving"
All hail, king corn Alas, king cotton, Tn
scepter has departed; the mighty is fallen, su'
the rebels are disenchanted OF their idol
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

4 dispatch vas received hy T. 4 J. Hinch-
man last evening, from Major Spalding dated
BoTlin- Green. April G. which sass: Lieut.
Colonel Pratt. Of the Twenty-th'rd. has il-t
ben thr0wn rom "a horse AID Instantly
killed"
Colonel Pratt i vel known in this Stat.
he vas member Of the State Legislature two
years ago. il which position IL conducted
himself with sign2 ability. aud won many
warm friends ty Bis manly character aud
generous disposition. When the rebellion
broke 0ui Mr. PRATT at once placed himself
On the side n his country. aud ~ bis own
exsrtion enlisted company 10 Clinton county.
and wen; away with the Eighth Regiment. a.
Captain. A. the battle of JAM I-land. he
va severely wounded. il beng reported for
uump-r o. days that he vas among the killed
n that bloody engagement. since that time
h. has been promoted 10 he Lieufer ant Co on IA
Of tn Twenty third Reg ment. which position
be he'd al the time Of BIZ untimely death
Dstrol. Free Prsss, ApriE7tk.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

At meeting Of Company E. Eighth Michi.
gan Infantry. held in the camp Of the Regi-
ment at Lebanon. Ry. on the Slst Of March
1858. the following resolutions were unani
mou>ly adopted
Wbereas Our late commander, Capt. Abra-
ham Cotlrell. has been compelled TO leave The
service. from the effects Of wounds received in
the battle of James Island :. c.. and also from
failing health caused by Imprisonment in South
cru jaiis-therefore b. It
RssoIrsi. That We offer Capt. Cottrell our
best wishes for his welfare and success in civil
life and al the same time deplore the necessity
that exists for his quitting the regiment
Rssoleed. That We recognize in Capt Cot
trell, true soldier and jrass man. and that
his untring ener -y-military accomp ishments
and cool courage should have placed him in a
higher position than that which be has lately
60 ably filed.
Rssolrsd. That these resolutions be publ she'd
in the Lansing State Republican. and that the
First Sergeant be directed 10 furnish Captain
Cottrell with a copy.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

The result Of the recent election in the little
State of Khose Island, is extremely gratifying
to every loyal heart The victory Of the Re
publicans is overwhelming and complete. The
Republican candidate for Governor. and both
members OF Congress arr elected by hand ONE
majorities, while the Republicans have also a
large majority in both Houses OF the Legisla
ture. Two years ago, Gov. Sprague, running
as a Democrat, defeated the regular Republi-
can candidate. James Y Smith. the gentleman
just elected, by a majority Of l,64f. In the
Congressional election at that time, Sheffield
beat the Republics candidate in the first dis
trict by a majority Of 3l2, and although he
has since voted for all war measures. his elec
tiOn was uOl less u Republican defeat
In the other dis...yt the opposition candidate
was successful by a N rily Of Sal.
Basing their calculations upon these figures.
the cOpper-head democracy were fully confident
of carrying the State at this election by clean
sweep. But the reaction so loudly talked OF
by them has taken a different direction from
what they anticipated IL is a reaction in favor
of the Government, instead of against it. and
Rhode Island, the most doubtful of all the
States holding elections this spring has vindi
Gated her patriotism by nobly sustaining the
Administration in the prosecution OF the war
and by entering her protest against all terms
Of dshonorable peace. Her conduct is a.
cheering as it is hopeful of the future.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
The End of Frsuoh intervention.
Despatek Of g. Bro'syan De L'Huys 10 j
S.lra~d

Despatek Of D. Brouvan De L'Huys to Nr
S.icard
The Courier des Z ats Jris Of this morning.
publishes The following Intelligence:
Information received b. " rom Paris au
thorizes u % believe that the mails Of the Eu-
ropa have brought 70 the French Minister a.
Washington. fresh despatch from " Brouyn
De L'Hays, IN answer 20 thar Of 81. Seward Of
the on Of February itsl.
" Tie tone Of this despatch i, q We are IN
formed. firm aud dignifed, while remaining
within The limitations VI amicable relations
Tie cabinet 81 the Tuleri,s ex 9re-se- IT, regret
that tie though, when lad dictated - counsel
Of the 9Th OF January va uOt better appreciated
AMI welcomed, aid adds that natvitAsfaa d.ug
Tie arguments sdluc~d by Mr. Sr~srd. the
imperial government continues 10 vieE the mat
ter in the same light. Re ieved by the failure If
her effort IRON the obligations o. amcaD.e H.
terpOsitiOa Which bad entered nto her former
-Empsi1ies for the United State, r auce resumes
with regret tie attitude Of a simple spectator.
foreign 70 the fight. AID all t=ucefsrth colhle
herself 10 following the course % events"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

Camp in the woods, near Fairfax, !

Camp 10 the woods, near Fairfax,
March 9th 1868.
Ms EDIr0R:-Sevefs, weeks have elapsed
since a-s wrote VOC, during which tine uuti
within few DAYS past, nothing has occurred
shcs would be Of much interest 10 your read
ers
On the oath, however, We we're routed cut
Of bed an hour before day, aud ordered TO pre-
pare to march AZ an hours notice Fer an hour,
all was hustle aad confusion, Dat our haste Nas
uncailed for, a. We were obliged 10 sit wiki 70 J.
Cd hands and much impotence until o'clock
P. n, before the order came to march Ia IS
minutes from the bgge's call 80 hOrse' the reg
meut VA formed and marching in column 10
wards Dixie, where We fully expect 20 cover our
selves with glory, and red elas. The latter will
be easily accomplished, but the former sill re-
quire much exertion, blood aud oss OF iiie-
We are encamped within about thrse-fourths
of mile OF Fairfax Court House, in beautiful
chestnut grove, on a hillside, at the base Of
which flows pretty little brookleE, which affords
good water for ourselves and horses Ga the
opposite hillside, beyond the brook also en-
camped the 5th Mich Cavalry, and little far
TIER to the right and on the top Of the ball ate
encamped the 9Th Mich. Cavalry. IL Is expect
ed that this viii De cur head iuArters for awhile
a. Gen Copeland has established his head quar-
ters but a short distance from here, and these
rec. nents form his brigade.
On the 18th a detachment, consisting OF Com
panies Q, b, +, and L. under Lieut. Col. Osle
were sent on Il raid TO Vienna and the surrouud
ing country. Yesterday Company A went on
on a scout and have not yet returned Hereto
fore Stuarts rebel cavalry have kept this entire
country in perfect terror, and it IS only hopec
that it will return here once more, as it T.
thought be would find it extremely diHicul, to
get away again, there being no less than thirteen
thousand men within hours march of Fair
fax You may expect to hear Of some SHARP
work in this part of the Country soon.
The health OF the regiments IS now good
All the Lansing BOYS are well and ia excellen
spirits. The weather is cold for this season ase
the spring is very backward for this section o
country.
Talk of the sunny South !" never expert
enced more disagreeable weather than / hav,
the past winter. aud only hope that NAV uey
er be obliged to pass another winter ia Virgin
IA. prefer Michigan t. the sunny South.
W LEWIS,
9th Mich Cav.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
THE III CTIOS.
Republican Mayor EIected'
Substantial Triumph an the City !
Glorious Republican Gain!


We are very much gratihed 70 announce tne
result OF the elections in this city and its rur-
roundings The rebuke given by the people to
copperhead democracy in the home Of Geo. "
Peck. the prince Of copperheads. Is significant
enough. Ii shows that at least a majority Of
the people are loyal and true TO the Government
AID are determined 10 sustain the Administra-
ton IN putting down the rebellion. The bogus
democracy put ia nomination for Mayor full
blooded copperhead-a man who la opposed
the war from TIE outset, and who at one time
was strongly suspected Of being engaged in
di-couraging enlistment-. Il IS. therefore.
particularly gratifying to loyal and true men
70 see him laid upon the shelf
Yel Lansing has repudiated copperhead-
Ism by elrcting T. H. Bartholomew. the Repub
Hcan candidate for Mayor Last fall Stout
carried the city by a majority Of CO. Thi-
sprng The Republican candidate for Mayor i
elected by majority Of l9. being a RepublF
can gain Of 81 over the election year ago
aud a "a Of los over the election last fall
We have also carried the election Of both jus
tees Of the Peace.-S. d. Newbro having q
majority Of a in the first and fourth wards
aud K. c. Dart a majority of in the third anC
fourth Judge Campbell carried the city by Z
majority Of five. The Republicans elected theii
candidate for Alderman in the fourth ward
aud in the second ward there l. tie on tn
candidate Tor Tire long term The balance o
the ticket is opposition, with the exception O
the School Board, which was not party nOmi
nation.
The following is tie vote Of the city the Re
Publican candidates being in each instance frs
named:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

HoTEL FARE n RICHMOND An Italian gen
ilemAn, Who has been Eor some years engaged
in business in Richmond, Va, arrived 10 New
York day or Two since. De stated that be
has been boarding at the Exchange Hotel ID
Richmond, paying eight dollars day. and the
oil Of fare consisted Of corn bread. cheese, ho
meOpsthc soup aud bot water. On soliciting
from the landlord lttle more generous diet.
for which he offered an increased rate OF paw
the Boniface replied. If you paw ne $50 per
das, might gise you larger portion Of corn
bread and more not water. but nothing more g
The Provost Marshal sIlo~ed the hotel for al
lie inmates ten pounds Of meat per week
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

tire Republican town ticken. and the State
ticket is republican by = majority.
Notwithstanding the assaults made n
Judge Lawrence. be Is ahead Of his tel il
almost all the localities IN his district that we
have heard from. while bis opponent runs he
hind sadly at home-a very lad siga- We
have strong hopes that Lawrence IS elected.
The gains in the State give evidence that
we shall carry it by a majority much larger
than last fall The great popularity Of Judg
Campbell was a sure pledge Of bis election.
while the reasonable course pursued by the
copperheads was certain 70 secure them An IL
nominious defeat.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

A NosrRUx NOT TAEkS.-It appears that the
venerable Dr.. Pitcher, under the frank of the
Honorable A c. Baldwin, has been engaged in
sending slips to " conservative" medical men
throughout the State, with the modest request
that bis own name might be pasted over that of
5. O. Walker, Esq, and enclosed an appeal to
them to unite on hin, for the purpose of put
ting down the modern heresy Of Homeopathy
We answer this appeal by pointing TO the fact
that Mr.. Walker IS ahead Of his ticket in our
city, and by stating that We have the slips, sent
to one of our Physicians. in a perfect state OF
preservation, and, if desired, will return them
either to Dr. Pitcher or Mr.. Baldwin. We re-
fer the DR.. to the following couPlet, for conso-
lation:
There Is many SIP
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
ALAIEDoN.

The copperheads have carried this town by a
the State ticket, and to majority on the
town ticket. Last fall Stout had a majority OF
46 in this town. Rep. gain 81.
AURELIUs
Tae Republican majority on State ticket is
SO. Blar's majority last tall was 81 Republi-
can gain 5. Republican majority on town tick
ct ranges from to 4S Majority for Lawrence
"a. Well done, Aureliusl
DELHI.
This town gives Democratic majority Of SIS
on the State ticket, and 81 on the town. Rep.
gain last fall, 10.
INGHAN
Elects Democratic Supervisor by one major
ity. Rep. gain of Is since last fall.
lansing.
This town elects Republican ticket BY 80 ma
jority. Rep. gain of 5.
This Gibralter of our county has covered her
self With glory. She has given 90 majority for
the Rep. State ticket 81 TO 90 majority for tae
Rep. town ticket and II2 majority tor Law
renee.
MERIDIAN.
This town has done nobly. She has elected
a Republican Supervisor by majority Of IL.
Treasurer by p majority; Lawrence has %
majority, and the balance Of the ticket Is Re-
publican by majority Of 20 Gain of u over
last year. Particular exertion was made bv
the cOpperheads to elect their candidate for
Treasurer, but it seems be is the worst beaten
man upon their ticket. All honor to the live
Republicans Of Meridian,
gives Campbell II majority. Lawrence IA. and
elects Republican town ticket by maiorities
ranging from 20 to 81.
wILLIANSTowS
has given So majority for Norris. SO majority
for the Democratic State ticket aud ~ for the
town ticket; Republican gain since last election
%.
OTHER TOWNS.
Lock, Leroy. Wheatfeld. Bunker Hill and
White Oak are reported TO have elected Demo-
cratic Supervisors, msJorities not given. On
ondaga and Stockbridge not heard from.
They have undoubtedly given large Republi-
can majorities. When it is remembered that
little work was done by the Republicans in
this county until Just preceding election. while
the copperhead democracy have been laborinT
a large part of the winter organizing associa-
tons. holding meetings. &C. the result Is
cheering to the Republican cause. and full Of
nope for the future
The news from adjoining counties is also
favorable Delta, in Ea on county. elects a
A,PuciIcan Supervisor By % majority. and
balance OF ticket ranges from % to SO major
ty. Wstertown, in Clinton county. elects en-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

a NV ScHxNE--The Copperheads in the
Ohio Legislature have devised new scheme
Tor defeating the raising of troops under the
ConscripnOn Act They are seeking to levy q
tar In the respective counties of that Stats 70
relieve all who may be drafted. and w,o ara
unable to pay the sum that may be fixed bv
theSecretary of War.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

AFFAIRS AT CHARLESroN-Tberei is a pros
pect oil speedy attack on Charleston by our
troops, and they are reported TO have landed on
'oon'ons Island On Monday there vas ru
NOR that Charleston was taken. bus ike maDv
Others, without foundation.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

E The New Jersey oopperheads occupy a
strange position for in their eager hostility to-
wards the ConscriptiOn act, they propose to
raise force Of 10000 con<cripts Of their own
vhereEith to oppose il.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

q JEFF. Davis Is in danger OF losing bis
only sound eye. BY means Of Al abScess which
has formed on his temple BE deserves 10 lose
bis head for the treason which is fostering in
his heart
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

S1NE OF BCELLs fkIENbs "A few days
since Brilliant little movement vas made IN
Ienr~ssee, oE part o. Gen. N-giey'- corps. IL
which The 0oy- Of TIE Nineteenth Illinois Chi
esso LDuav~-) bad share. Il vas soon over,
aud the rebels skecAdard, bur a SO iad Of pris'
oner- we're taken Among them ~rre thirteen
- the witnesses collected Ds Bu-l's Court MAJ
ia 70 swear against q brave Col Turchin,
-ome months ago. The delight OF the BOYS 81
meeting thes- friends OF Buell. under -uch titHg
circumstances ~as intense, as may be supposed
-Chiegg9 Iri5ans.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

We have not returns from the entire County,
but think it safe to say that Lawrence has car
red it by at least one hundred majority The
following is the vote OF the towns as far heard
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08
S r CURTIS.
Maj Gen. Com z.
St Louis, Apr. ;.
To Mai. Gen. Hslleck

band Of guerrias took the steamer sam
Gaiiy and Mur5ock. and several soldiers aud nine
contrabauds
Gen Sloan teiegraphs that Col King is 10
pursuit, and had two fights Yesterday With the
guerfillas, totally routing them and nortay
wouBding their chief lsguedj
: r. CURTIS Nj Gen. Com.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-04-08

There Is many 5 SIP
Iwixt the pttcASr and the liz. 90
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-25

After a suspension of six weeks caused by the
destruction of our printing Office, by mob, as is
already well known BY all our readers, the JET
fersonian again makes its appearance. Though
dead, for time. it again lives, through the kind
ness and liberality of its friends. The Democra-
CIV regarded the destruction of our office as much
stroke at their political principles as at us, and
they took up the cause Of the paper and made II
their own cause. They have promptly and lib
orally aided by their efforts and their means. 70
re establish our Office. The Democratic men
were materially aided by Democratic ladies in
different neighborhoods, and quite number of
ladies have in addition to liberal donations, had
their names entered upon our subscription list
We are proud of our friends and the endorsement
they have given us is highly gratifying.
The money to re establish tins paper has come
generally from the Democratic masses. not from
office holders and political aspirants Ii has been
the voluntary Offering of those who believe Dem
ocratic principles are right few gentlemen,
who do not belong to the Democratic party, but
who conservative, law and order loving citi
zens. have also contributed AS a rebuke and con
demuation OF mobocracy.
We have no language sufficiently expressive TO
convey to our friends our thanks and gratitude
for the sympathy and aid they have extended to
US. In return for their kindness and favors We
tender to each and all who have manifested am
interest in our behalf our sincere and heartfelt
thanks
We intend 20 have the names of all those who
have contributed towards the re-establishment OF
this office Transcribed into book t. be preserved
and handed down TO our children. that their
kindness NAV be remembered and cherished bv
them Il Richmond Jeffersonian
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-25

The New Haven Courier. an Abolition paper
which flies at Us mast head the name OF old Abe
Tor President in 1864 talks out meetin'' in
the following style:
Contractors have carried on the war. The
blood Of our men. the grosns of the wounded, the
tears OF the orphan, and the vail OF the widow
have been coined into money They
have Svindlei the Government out Of hundreds
OF millions. Thes have piled fortune on fortune
and distinguished officer at Washington
writes Us. al the operations Of this war are even
managed By political swindlers
There is more truth in this than usually
find in Abolition newspapers, and we can only &C
count for il one way--the editor has not been ap
pointed "a Office or furnished with fat govern
meni contract THIS Is the secret of his apparent
honesty. OF course be will not long De permit
ted 10 talk treason" in this way, and fat con-
tract will be forthwith rendered him to close his
mouth from telling tales out Of school Such
i Abolition loyalsv.-l Dayton Enquirer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-25
The LOUISVILLE JsnrnaI on Gen. Hal.
facl

The following extract forms the conclusion of
letter written by General Halleck to radical
mass meeting:
We have already made immense progress in
this war-greater progress than ever before
made under similar circumstances. Our armies
are still advancing. aud If sustained by the voices
of the patriotic millions at home. they will ere
long crush the rebellion in the South and then
place their heels upon the heads of sneaking tra.
tors in the \ orth
When language such as this was used several
weeks ago by certain General Milroy, we de-
nounced it as infamous, and held il up To the exc
Grafton Of the people We now with additional
stress apply to the language of General HalIeck
what we then said OF the language OF General
Milroy 1t is unspeakably infamous. and de
serves. a. it will receive. the heartfelt execration
of the people. Nor will the people nor should
they, rest content with simple execration. how
ever deep and burning; they will. as they should,
ay as they mi st, ii they would live Il free people,
address themselves with new earneStness and
resolution to the great work of putting down at
the ballot box the destructive and Internal party
of which General Halleck is a worthy chief
This work Is Indispensable TO the national saliva
ton. Let the language OF Generel Halleck and
all other like manifestations of radical guilt and
folly. but nerve the people TO perform with bolder
energy and with loftier zeal the indispensable
work Such manifestations, are well as-
sured. can have other effect: and. in this point
of view, they fraught with hope rather than
with despair. Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad. And it requires no stretch OF
fancy see in this fagitlous conduct OF the rad-
Gals the madness which heralds their own destruc-
ton.