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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

REcRUIrING.-The presence of large
number Of soldiers and officers in our streets
and among their friends, has given to military
subjects great prominence in conversation
and we observe that the lights and shadows of
military life, as set forth by the returned sold
iers have favorable, rather than a discourage
ing effect upon those who have hitherto re-
manned at home The disposition for enlisting
is greater than it has been for some time past.
Indeed, the inducements were never before so
great. The probabilities Of a long service in
army are every day growing less; while the
bOunt,es OF the United States, the State, and
the city, amounting to some five or six hundred
dollars, are paid into the hand of the soldier
or secured to him or his family. The money
inducements seem to be all that need be pre-
sented The veterans also report that the hos.
Pital arrangements of the army, and the pro-
vision made for supplying the necessities o.
soldiers. are on scale far more Efficient and
systematic than when the war first broke ont
The veterans can do much to Gil up tn,
ranks OF their regiments; and there ia a pecu
mary as well as patriotic inducement to d,
this, inasmuch as any non-commissioned officer
private OF citizen. is entitled to SIS for eacl
new recruit, and S2j for each veteran, whom
ne shall cause to BE- mustered into the milirar-
service for three years
Reports from all part Of this State in refer
ence to filing the draft by volunteering ar
highly encouraging. The Jackson Patriot 4
the 10th inst says:
recruiting is still progressing rapidly j
'nis district The first quota Of 800. 600 is full
and the additional 100000 will he obtaine
without draft Provost Marshal Barry
sending into camp fIom two to three hnndre
every week"
Reports from several other States represel
"A' The return OF the soldiers has prOducedt
avery great disposition to enlist.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

DoEsTIcKs-Doestick had a full house
on Thursday evening. every seat in the Hall OF
Representatives being filed by very respecta-
BILE and intelligent audience. About hall these
we're ladies' The lecture occupied an hour anu
quarter, and was listened 10 With much atten-
ton. Mr.. Thompson is in the prime of life, OF
medium size and height, is rather good looking
man, and has head apparently well filled out
except in those parts where the phrenologists
locate the religious and moral sentiments he
read his lecture and his voice is good, and his
enunciation is pleasing and very distinct, but Is
accompanied by perpetual twisting Of the mus
GELS of the face, designed, doubtless to set on
the wit of the lecture; and perhaps it had this
effect.
As to the merits of the lecture itself, it fell
far short of our expectations and we believe
this was the feeling of nine tenths OF the audi
ence. Not few of them say they were 'badly
sold" We are not of the cynical kind, and
have no religious scruples against a hearty
laugh: but then, to have this enjoyment, there
must be something presented to laugh at. The
wit of the lecture, if t could be called wit, was
for the most part, of the lowest kind, similar in
quality and merit to that displayed by the clowns
in the circus a tissue of extravaganceS, pnns
and fooleries, put together in very loose man
ner. The subject Of his lecture was CHEEK,
which seems to be a slang term for impudence,
assurance, brass and many OF the audience
| Thought the lecture was a most admirable Illus
tration Of the subject.
| We have a theory that national reputation
il not attained in any department by mere acct
dent, luck, or chance; but Is always aceompa-
MED by a considerable degree Of merit of some
kind. Thus. we hold that Beecher is a different
kind of n preacher from the ten thousand 9TH
ers around him. that Seward is more far seeing
and sagacious as a statesman than ordinary poll
ticians: and if Grant al'cdys achieves victory
for long time together, he must have consider
able abilities as a general So we concluded
that DOesticks. having a reputation that hat
reached millions, must have more than ordinary
talent of some kind on which it had been built
We had. therefore quite curiosity to hea
him. But our faith in our own theory wa
sadly shaken by the result. We could see n
more achievement in this lecture than any OF
binary person might do, who had spent half
life time in cOnjuring extravagances in his ow
brain, and in gathering up those of other pee
pie Mr.. Thompson's lecturing is now attend
ed with much success; but this, we think IS a
tributable much more to his previous reputatio
as a writer, and to the fullness, variety, an
perfection of his advertising arrangements. tina
to any merit in the lecture itself.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

New ENGLAND FIRE INSURANCE Co
The attention Of our readers is invited to the
annual statement of the New England Fire
Insurance Company. published in this week :
paper. The Directors of this Company are
gentlemen Of ample means, and are among the
first class business men Of Hartford, Conn.
The New England has acquired popularity
second to no other insurance company in the
country II pays its losses promptly. During
the six years that it has transacted business in
this city, it has met with no losses, although it
has and still has large amount of property
insured If you desire to have your property
insured in safe and responsible company,
don't fail to get it insured in the New England
of Hartford, Conn. J. E. Tenney, Esq, is the
Agent of the Company in this city. He issues
policies promptly upon application, and on a
reasonable terms a. those issued by any com
pany of well established reputation for respon
sibility.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

PRESIDENT ABBoTT's LEcTURE-PrOf.
sill was disabled by indispositOn from filling
his appointment with the Cailiopean Society on
Friday evening" and his place was filled by MI
Abbott. Of the Agricultural College. lie al
dressed q large audience on the subject oil
Taste and showed bow the cultivation OF the
beautiful il closely connected with that of the
True and the Good and gave some rules lot
study and advancement in the conception Of
the Beautiful in its various forms Some oil the
thoughts presented were valuable and pleasing
and the discourse, although rather abstract
was well appreciated by the audience. But the
directions of the lecturer TO obtain copy OF
the beautiful and the excellent by the long con-
tinued study and imitation OF the best MODELS
unless understood with considerable limitations
savored 10 Us strongly Of conservatism. we
do not believe in going back to the era oil an
Gent barbarOus or partly civilized life 10 ma
the most perfect or even Uery perfect moo
els of excellence Of any kind. in the beautiful
the True. or the Good. in poetry, oratory' OF
anv art OF science. Is not progression one Oh
the laws Of nature? Are not the beginnings OF
all things necessarily more imperfect than the
fullness of mature development? The pre-
sumption in favor of the study OF modern IN
stead of ancient models in everything Is oovi-
ously in favor Of the former.
But study Of any models, however eAcei-
lent, made for purposes of servlle imitation
merely. although it may he valuable for per-
sons Of small understanding who can learn
only what others have learned before, Il al
WAYS discarded by men OF strong minds NO
mere copyist has excelled his original A ser
vile copying of another prevents any further
progress. Those to whom nature has gwen
conscious superiority, look at the eIcellencie'
Of others. admire them. adopt them So Tar as
they are suited to their own highest concep
tons. and no farther; and when SUCH student
displays his works TO the world, they Will be
f,nnd to have characteristics essentially orig
inal. He will have way OF his own and h'
will have this because he has tried To devel1I
himself rather than to initiate another. liz
has studied another excellcncies for the pur
pose of enlargng aud improving his own. Ill
examines the tracks Of his predeces or, not fol
the purpose of putting his own shoe exactly
into every foot print. but that he may learn t
walk more easily aud swiftly in new patti
which he is laying out for himself.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
wednesday Morning, Feb. IL, 1864.
NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

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the paper to which their subscription i PAD ny ~"
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nsr our can readily SEQ how their account
land on our book.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

EcLKcTrc MAGAzINE-We are in re-
ceipt of this excellent monthly for February.
This magazine is one of the best, most read
able and instructive of any published in this
country. Its pages are filed with the choicest
selections from British literature. Terms 30
DER wear. w. II. Bidwell New York.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

THIRD REGMENT.-At a meeting OF
the Common Council on Wednesday evening,
a communication was received from Col. b. K.
Pierce of the Third Michigan Volunteer In
fantry, giving the names Of % persons in that
regiment who have re-enlisted for three years,
and were credited to the city of Lansing.
Whereupon it was voted that the city will pay
to each of the persons re-enlsting the sum OF
one hundred dollars
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

The SoLD1ER's SUPPER.-The Supper
for the Soldiers. on Saturday evening" passed
off pleasantly to all parties. The number OF
soldiers who partoOk of the entertainment was
large and after the supper was over several
addresses were made. The soldiers and their
friends then adjourned to Humans Hall, where
they had an entertainment OF music and dancing
till late hour.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

NATIONAL BANK-The Second National
Bank of Lansing has been fully organized IL
this city, and will 60 into operation az soon as
the necessary arrangements are completed. The
cap;tal is $50 600 ; and the officers are James
I. Mead, President, Joseph Mills, Cashier.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

The LADY's FRIEND-Thc February
number of this new monthly has been received
and is not inferior to the first number 1t has
a splendid fashion plate; fine piece OF new
music; a steel engraving, THE Sylvan Re
treats" and fifteen pages of engravings, de
voted to Fashions, &c. IL published at 500
or two copies for 800.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

TOWNSHIP MEETISG-The time of hold
ing the meeting to consider the railroad law
question, in the township Of Lansing, has been
changed to the 18th inst. instead OF the 18th,
as at first published, az will be seen oy the no.
tice of the Supervisor, in another column.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

New CLOTHING, HhT AND Car STORE
-Messrs. Fobes 4 Hitchcock are about to open,
in this city, large stock Of clothing, hats and
caps, Gents furnishing goods, &c, &c, in
Riggs Block. Look out for their advertise
ment next week
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

CAUTION To HoUsEKEEPERs.-When you buy
Saeratus be that you not imposed upon by the
sale Of spurious article in green papers purPortng to
be he Land K Co.'S Chemical Salerstus. The genuine
always comes in bright red papers and can he had at
the best stores everywhere.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
g Hor 70 cain and retain the afIectiOns o

eE- How to gain and retain the affections OF
young lady. II you a young man and want to WIN
a wifs-f you are married man and want to retain
the affections Of your WIFE improve your personal ap
psarance by going to Tim Wilson's Barber shop, doors
north Of the Blinking Office Of j. C. Bailey Co, Lam
sing Mich, and get a luxurious shave, and your hair
cut in the latest style. This humbug Tim refers
TO the members Of the last legislature aud the meO Of
Lansing generally
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

~ The numerous friends Of Col.
Whitney Jones, wil be pleased to learn that he
is now recovering from his long and dangerous
illness.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
Valuable City Property for Sale

L OTIS l, . and 3, Block 243, and Lots
IL S45. 8. and :, Block 2is. comprising over Is
acres with > rods frontage Iarch Street egibly
situated for res euces On the premises are never fan
ing springs an nexhaustbsc we'll l5e choice fruit trees
aud a handsome arbor and garden
Also for sale. Lot :, Block s.
For terms aud further particulars inquire OF the sub
scriher al the Auditor Generals once
d " BAGIFY
lansing, Oct 81, 1868 ASH
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
Wit! Wisdom! Wonder
FUN, FACT AND FASHION!
HOW AN OLD MAID GOT MARRIED

wv AN ULU MAID Jul WAhil1hD
RICH! RARE RACYl
lady lived in OkeuaOs,
whose name WAS Salie Splaggms,
And SalIie had an eye upon
Young. handsome Jerry Smuggins'
And -allie tried % Win his love
FEAT she did aefedf,
For Saie, not 4 Chinese belle
Had most enormous feet
Besides. she wore the calf skin shoes
Ma1e 10 that country town,
Which made a most outrageous noisel
Whene er she put them down
And though she grew fororn ana s~o'
And sighed at her mishaps,
Yet Jerry knew full veil, that she
Was always 30 on her taps
Although she ne'er had been to war,
To loose her arms OF legs,
Il surely could be said Of her.
She stood Upon HER PEGs "
But Jerry's sole aversion wAs
Too great for his control,
Il WAS a wonder he dlshked
one with so large sole
But salHe took the hint at last,
And then she took the papers,
And read-Ye Gods what ais the girl,
She cuts such curious capersy
She read Of JOHNS & BAILEY 5 SfuKE,
And Of their stylish CATERS
So small So Cinderella ike,
Thev'd cure all women hAters-
And then she thought Of Jerry, teo,
And of his great surprise
To see her feet 50 trim and neal
50 much reduced IN SIZE
Her eaters got-with brother Tom
AT once she did repair,
Anticipating fond results,
Unto the County Fair
Now. Tom, the rogue, sly as crow
A clever lad and smart,
Resolved 10 aid his sister some
And play winning part,
And Sallie she could act as well,
And knowing well the trick
She took a seat and screamed aloud
Looked wild-began 10 KICK
Torn soon brought Jerry to her aid,
And long and loud complained
AGAINST the carelesness by which
Her ankle had been sprained
And Jerry looking fer the bruise,
Behed her gathered feet
He started back in wrapt surprise
The charm was then complete
And he awarded hand and heart,
His farm and cattle there,
To her as Just premium,
As the fairest OF the fair,
And Sally lives a happy life
From morn till night Is merry
And though she does not drink drop,
She loves good Tim and Jerry
leptv more Of the same kind Of Caters, Cheap Dur
bic and symmetrical also, large assortment
fine Boots, StOgas, Shoes, Slipper
Balmorals, Ladies' Heel Slippers,
Cacks. Oxford Ties, Mems
Carpet Slippers,
&c, sc.
a. Our stock is Immense-just received rom !
!. s1srr Houses Our own manufacture cannot be /
eled n Call and examine for yourselves, al tne
80 =, JOHNS a BAILEY
- In.sau oct pc 1879 44s
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
NOTICE-In the

" matter OF the estate Of Laura Chamberlain deceased
The unders gned having been appointed by the Judge 81
Probate for the county Of lugham ami stats o Michigan
sSiouers 10 receive examine, and ADJUST all claims
and demands Of all persons against the estate aforesaid
hereby give notice that they will De present on saturday
the 18th day Of March A. H. 1854, and also on The I'm
ay Of Nav 1864 at O'Clock IN the forenoon Of each
dav at the Office Of Horatio Pratt IN she village Of vii
hamston IN said county. for the purpose OF receiving
examining and adjusting such claims and DEMANDS
and that six months from the % day february 1864
have been allowed by the said court for creors 10 pre-
sent their claims examination and Adjustment
GEORGE REEMAN,
JAMES SULLIVAN.
JOHN GRIMES.
4sQvr4 COnmiss iOners.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
Farm for Sale.

i terms so acres Of Good Land. situate IN tie town
ship Of Olive ~ niles from the village of Dewitt IN
Clinton county being the south half Of the north west
usrtsr Of section IS 20 well improved and fenc
ed and good log house sixty acres vel tmoersd
with White Oak All the land Is dry and tillable For
terms inquire Of the undersigned, al his residence
Lansing AbNkk bhONh
Lansing, Jan. q, 1884. kTEs
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS anu
ALL MILO HAVE FRIENnA IN

A LII WHO HAVE FRIENDS ND
II Relatives IN the Army Navy. should take cspcc
al care that theE be amply supplied with these Pills
and Ointment and where she brave soldiers and Sailors
have neglected 10 provide themselves With them.
better present can be sent them by their ends They
have been proved 10 he the soldiers never falling friend
IN the hour OF need
COUGHS AND COLDS AFFECrlNG TROOPS.
Will be speedily relieved and efectually cured hv US
ing these admirable medicines and by paying propsr
attention 10 the Directions which attached L. each
Pct OF Box
SICK HEADACHES AND WANT OF APPETITE
INCIDENTAL To SOLDIERS
Those feelings which sadden Us usually arise from
trouble or snuoyance DISTRACTED perspraton eat
ing and drinking whatever is unWholtsome thus dis
tuTbng the heAthful action Il the Liver and stomach
These organs must be relieved, you desire De well
The Pills, taken according 10 the printed instructions
will quickly produce healthy action both liver and
stomach and natural Consequence, clear head and
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
wEAKNEsS OR DEBILITY INDUCED BY
OVER FATHgTrF

viii soon disappear by the Of these invaluable
Pulls, And the soldier viii quickly acquire additional
strength Never let the Bowels be either con hnsd or
unduiy acted upon Il may seem strange that Hobo
ways Pilis should hs and
EuK, many persons supposug that they would increase
the relaxation This II great mistake Tor these Pills
will correct the liver anc stomach. and thus remove all
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
NOOIS 3SN3WWI
|O 600 FIRST CLASS APPLE
JOaOOO TREEs Tor sale at Eaton Rapids Sur-

~ Planters and Tree Dealers VII DO vel u Inspect
eur stock before purchasing elsewhere
HARRIS GRIN,
sr4sT Proprietors.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
FOR WOUNDS ETHER OOCASIONFD BY TIRE
BAYoNEI, SABRk, OR TIA BULLET,
SDRk~ Or RpT-I~k<

To which every soldier and sailor are liable there are
medicines sale, sure, and convenient Is Holio
way Pills and Ointment The poor wounded and al
dy ing sufferer might have has dressed
mediately, II he wouid only provide himself WIKI tins
matches Ointment. which should be thrust into the
wound ana smeared all over ~, then covered with
piece OF linen from his knapsack aud compressed with
a handkerchief Taking night and morning. Pills
20 cool the system anu prevent inflammation
Every Soldier knApsack and Seamcu Chest should
be prov idsd with these valuable Remedies
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
VOLUNTEERS, ATTENTION INnSCREn0Ns or
YOUTH

Sores and Ulcers, Biotches and sweings, can. with
certainty be radically cured n the Pills are taken uichi
and ng and the ointment De freely a. stated
IN the printed Instructions. II ln any other
manner they dry up IN part 10 break another
Whereas This Outmsnt viii remove the humors from
The system, and leaves the Patient vigorous heal
thy IL vii require little perseverance in bad
cases TO insure a lasting cure.
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CautiOn.-NOne are Genuine unless tn

NdUtIOus-NOnt are Vtuulne unless inc
words Holloway. New York and IoRdon - are discern
able Wdter marx In every leai OF the book -
tions around each pot or box the may be plainly
by holding the leaf 20 the light A handsome
ward will be given 70 any rendering such informa-
ton may lead 10 the detection Of any party parties
CONTRIBUTING the medicines vending the same know
ing them 10 be spurious
- sold al the mandatory 81 Professor Holloway,
50, Maiden lane. New YORK. and by an respectable
Druggists and Dealers Medicine ulroul bout the
zsd world, boxes At so cents, 20 cents, and 81 10
each
ss-There is considerable saving by takRg the larger
sizes.
N-B-preCtions for the guidance Of patients every
disorder affixed 10 each box
aA- Dealers M my well known medicines can have
Show Cards Circulars &c sent them Free ~ Expense
by addressing Thomas Holloway 50, Maiden Lane, \.
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