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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
The Big Trees Of California.

The AaaRfic Monthly for June. in an ar
ticle entitled, Seven Weeks in the Great
Yosemite" thus speaks OF some immense
trees in that region:
Take the dry statistics Of the matter.
Out Of one hundred and thirty-twO trees
which have been measured. not one under
runs twenty eight feet In circumference;
five ran between thirty-two and thirty SIX
feet: hlty-eight between forty and hfty ieei;
thirty -iour between ifly and sixty; fourteen
between sixty and seventy; thirteen between
seventy and eighty; TWO between eighty anu
ninety; Two between ninety and one hun
dred. two were just one hundred; and one
Is one hundred and two. TniS last, before
the storms truncaied H. had "A height of
four hundred feet. found a rough ladder
laid against lis truuk-iOr II i prostrate-
and climbed upon ns side hy thai aud steps
cut Ia the bark. l mounted the swell oi
the trunk 10 the butt aud there made the
measurement which aSceuained lis diane
ter ~ thirty-four ieet--lts circumference
one hundred and TWO ieet plaS fraction. oi
course the thickness of IL bark Is various,
but | cut OIL some OF Il 10 a foot ma depth and
tAora was aViisnfly more hollow that
To make some rough attempts A. 10 con-
ception of what these figures amount 10.
suppose the tree fallen al the gable Of AN
ordinary two story house. You propose 10
cross by plank laid nom your rooI 10 the
upper side of Tie tree. Thai plank would
prrceptiOly slope up from your rooi peak.
Through another tree lying prostraic also,
and hollow from end 10 end, our whole cav
alcade charged al full trot for "A distance OF
one hundred and MY ieet. The entire
length of this tree before truncatiOn had
been about three hundred ana nitl iect.
In the hollow basis of trees still standing
We could easily shelter ourselves anu horses
We tried throwing 10 the top oi some oi
them with ludicrous unsuccess, aud nnaliy
came TO the monarch Of them all, giori-
Gus monster. not included m The above Ia
bic of distances, as most OF those menliOn-
cd are still living. aud all have the bark
upon them still. while this tree Is 10 some
extent barked aud chaTred.
When II stood erect IA its live wrappings,
il measured forty feet IA diameteT-Oser
one hundred and twenty ieet m clrcumier-
ence. Estimates grounded ON The well
known principle. yearly cOrtical increase,
lndisputaby throw back the birth OF these
largest giants a. Tar As I, 200 years Is. a.
Thus their tender saplings were running up
when the gates OF Troy were tumOiing
down. and some of them had fulfilled the
lifetime of the late Hartford Charter Oak
when solomon called his master masOns 10
refreshments from the building Of the Tenn
Pile We cannot realize time images as We
can those OF space by reference 10 dimen-
siOns within experience so that The age OF
these marvellous trees still remains 10 me
An incomprehensible fact, though with my
minds eye | continue 10 see how mountain
massy they look and how dwariled the man
who leans against them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
Rebel Prisoners--Sherman's Captures

From the Louisville J0Iraal
We can form some idea of the success at
lending the movements OF Gen. sherman H.
rOnJ OI Alianta Dy the cOnstant arraaras o.
rebel prisoners sent 10 the rear Eyery
train from the South brings number o.
gray uniformed soldiers 10 our city. They
are steadily pushing forward, and soon the
great prison North will overflow with Oceu-
pants. Such unceasing drains must weak
en- 10 great extent the power Of Gen. Joe
JOhnstOn's army, concentrated for the des-
perate defense Ofthe stronghold Ofthe South
is gradually melting away. Those who note
the daily arrivals OF Confederate prisoners
from the south, must realize this fact IN al
It's glaring plainness. The months are
waning and the rebel army Of the South l.
gradually growing weaker day by day.
We are not over sanguine IN our specula-
tons. No army can stand such untlrlng
drains. When we count our prisoners b.
hundreds in the twilight OF each closing day
We are sure the work goes quietly bat stead
ily on We know that the ranks Of the rebe
regiments are becoming sadly depleted, anu
the strength of the entire command Is grow
ing feebler. The transfers Of rebel prison
ers from this city yesterday was not in ex-
cess Of the daily average. Two hundred
aud fifty privates were sent 10 Rock Island
IL and Ten commissioned officers u John
sons Island. Make the calculation and ses
10 what fearful proportions the prOdDc
swells. The months total Is many thOus
ands
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
[PuBuc-No. s4l


An ACT to incorporate a Nowsboys' Home
Bet eydcedby The Senate and House of Representatives
Of the United States Of america Congress assembled
That Joseph Henry, J. W. fOruey. Henry Beard say
les J Bowen. and A. NJ Gaugewer. their associate
and successors, being members IF said society, by
paving INTO us treasury The OF Two dollars
nually, or ife members, BY paying fifty dollars al
time, are hereby incorporated and made body
polite, by the name of '' The NewshOys' Home OF
Washington City" for the purpose Of providing lodg-
ings, meals and instruction 10 such homeless and III
digent boys may pro- tery come under the charge
0f such association, To provide Tor them suitable
home, board clothing, and instruction aud 10 bring
them under Christian influence, and by that name
shall have perpetual succession, with power q
common seal % aud b. sued, 10 plead aud 10 be
implicated any court OF competent Juris fiction
thin the District Columbia, % collect subscrp
tons make bylaws, rules. and regulations needful
Tor the government OF said corporation not acousst
ent with laws OF thu Unitel States 10 have, hold
and receive real estate by p4rchasc, GIT, devise
20 use sell convey the same for the purposes and
benefit OF said corporation and u choose such OH
GERS and teachers may be necessary, prescribe
their duties and fix the rate of their compensation.
Sec ? And BE- Il further endcd That the officers Of
said association shall consist OF President two
presidents, secretary treasurer, and board OF man
ayers 20 he composed of fifteen members. the whole
10 constitute an executive committee whose duty IL
shall be 10 carry into effect the plans and purposes
r which such association formed. all OF which
officers shall be elected on the first Tuesday heb
ruary in each year the annual meeting Of SAID
sociation, which shall be held said day their
cssors shall be elected and hold their officers for the
duly elected. And in case Of vacancy 1t shall be
filed by the other members Of the executive com
mittee.
Approved June Q 1864.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

the state 0f Indiana o. point on the southern bound
zry lne ~ The state u Michigan, u the township Of
StlTgis thence Is Nay u GrAnc Rapids - some point
hear Traverse Bay. AMI the Sail act shall be
and IS hereby 20 an. u-e1 as - substitute FOR the
first clause of the first pT1v.s0 n the frst section
thereof. far tle shall be applicable 10 the
grant q lands made O. AID the construction u the
railroad descrtei hy the foregoing amend dment these
Eroudci That the laurs - 70 BE- selected shall
10 10 case bl flrtl than twenty miles from the
lle II sid roai- Pr0vlded. further That he line
specified 10 the fourth Section II the act hereby
amended Tor the completion y said r04d shall not De
extended
Sec. , Ind b. 4. fur,h@r mated, That tie lands
granted by ih- act amended by this act and also by
the provisions OF this act O. AID IN the construction
Of the r4lroai ls s,rlnec the foregoing section
shall Poe disposed Of only ths following ntnner.
that IS 20 say. when the Governor Of the state o.
Michigan shall certiy o. the secretary o. the Interior
that Ten consecutive miles II saIt road has been CON
plrtei il a = GOD aul substantial manner as a drst
class railroad indicating definitely where said con-
p-teI section commences aud where the same lermi-
mates the st secretary shall cause patents g. issue
. said state Tor much ~ said lands as heated
opposite and coterminous with said completed sec
ton u said road aud 50 from time u fmc f,r each
completed section of ten miles OF said road until the
whole shall be completed
Approved June :, 1861.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
A Proclamation by the President of the
United States.

Whereas At its late session. Congress
passed a bill 10 guarantee 10 certain States.
whose governments have been usurped or
overthrOwn. a republican form Of govern
ment copy Of which i hereuntO annex
ed: and whereas the said bill was preSnged
10 the President OF the United STATES for his
approval less than one hour before the sine
de adjournment OF said session. aud was
not signed by him: and whereas. the said
bill Contains, among other things, a plan
for restoring the States in rebellion 10 their
proper political relation in the Union. which
plan expressed the sense Of Congress upon
that subject, and which plan il Is now
thought III 10 lay before the people for their
consideration.
Now. therefore. !. Abraham Lincoln. Pres
ident OF the United States, do proclaim de-
clare and make known that while | am. as
was IN December last. when, by prOclama-
tion, prOpOunded a plan Tor restoration.
unprepared By formal approval OF this
bill 10 be inflexibly committed TO any single
plan Of restoration. and while | am also un-
prepared 10 declare the Free State COnsti-
tutiOnS and Governments. already adOpIed
and installed in Arkansas and Louisiana.
shall be sci aside ana held for nauShi. there
by repeiling and discOuraging the loyal cit
lzens who have set up the same as 10 furth-
er effort, or 10 declare a constitutional com
potency IN Congress 10 abolish slavery in
the States, but am al the same time hoping
and expecting that Constitutional amend
ment abolishing slavery throughout the ma
ton may be adopted nevertheless | am
fully satisfied that the system for restoring
contained IN the bill, as one very proper
plan for the loyal people OF any State
choosing 10 adopt II, and that | am and at
all times shall be prepared 10 give the Ex-
ecutlve AID and assistance To any such pe0-
pie. SO soon as the military resistance 10
the Culted States shall have been suppress
ed IN any such state, and the people there
Of shall have sufficiently restored TO their
obedience OF the Constitution and laws of
the United Stated IN which case Military
Governors will be appointed, with direc-
tions 10 proceed according 10 the bill
In testimony whereof have hereuntO set
my hand and caused the seal Of the United
States 10 be affixed
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Done at the City Of Washington this eighth
day OF July, IN the year or our LORD eight
cen hundred and sixty -four, and OF the
independence OF the United states, the
eighty-eighth.
BY the President,
WIN. III. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

20 The New York organ Of the Peace
Democracy, the NelcS, openly and boldly
chants the praises Of the pirate No press
in Richmond can say more than the AelrS
has said in the following paragraph:
e. The Alabama cannot be captured No
beam. or plank, or spar. or rope, or sail Of
the famed sea rover will ever be trophy in
the hands Of her enemies. The ocean that
has been the scene Of her career, protects
her now forever. She seemd fated TO battle
in disaster a. well as in success. There Is
sometimes glory in misfortune and triumph
in defeat. The words OF the dying Law
renee. urging resistance against hope, are
more memorable than the records OF vie
tories. The fate Of the Alabama will be a
theme for admiration for friend and foe, and
we may venture 10 prOphesy that many a
pen that has been active in denOuncing her
career will acknowledge certain subE-
nifty in its close"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

re- The New York Times has striking
article upon Fremont, under the title Of the
d" Lost Leader" in which il says:
The patriot par excellence Is seen split
ting the only party which can possibly save
the Union; the Emancipator in his new
platform has not a word 10 say Of the NOR
al and political character OF slavery; the
foremost leader in the crusade Of Liberty Is
striking a base alliance with the Woods and
Vallandighams and the haters Of the doc
trine Of Equal Rights. The Old hero Of the
Republican Party, become bidder for the
votes Of the pro-slavery faction. We can
only imagine one step lower than this, and
that is. the wiling presentation Of his name
among the Peace Democrats Of Chicago,
and their rejecting it.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
The Case of Gen. Dix--A Decision in His
Favor.

In the course OF the argument by Hon.
Mr. Evarts On the three charges made
against General Dix.-kidnapping- inciting
TO riot, and forcible entry and detainer,-
Judge Russell announced that as regards
the former point his mind was made up
that the aled2ed offence could not come ruth
IN the legal definition Of kidnapping
The counsel then went on TO argue that
criminal intent was necessary 10 constitute
crime in regard TO the remaining two
charges, and said that, if they amounted
TO nothing they were merely trespass, for
which a civil suit could be brought, and
closed by urging a decision OF no probable
cause on the part Of the defendants
The Court took the papers and reserved
its decis o. which will be made known on
the first day Of AugusL--N I. Times
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
.oS 1864
PuB1rc-No. s3l

Az ACT to provide for the payment Of the second
regiment. third brigade. Ohio volunteer militia,
during the time they were mustered into the ser
vice OF the United states.
BE eIenGc'edby the Senate aud House Of RepresetIre.
of the JHisd States Of america Congress assembled
That the second regiment third brigade Ohio volnn
terr militia mustered into the service of the United
States at Cincinnati Ohio the fourth day Of sep
t,mber eighteen hundred and sixty two, nOtwith
standing rregularity may have occurred in the man
uer of their Ist ring into the Of the United
states be paid for the time the officers and
IN the service respectively after being so mus
tered, not however 10 exceed the period Of thirty
DAYS.
Approved June 6 1864
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

Wv I
Dr. NJ Jackson: Dear Sir-I feel II a pleasure thus
of my own accord 10 bear testimony the excellence
Of the German Bitters. some years since being af-
ficted with Dyspepsia. used them with very bene6-
cal results have often recommended them TO per
sons enfeebled by that tOrmenting disease and have
heard from them the most fattering testimonials as
70 their great value In cases Of general debility
believe il to be a tonic that cannot be suTp passed.
J NJ LYONS
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
Approved June S, 1864.
IPuB1Io-No. s7l

AN ACT to repeal the first section OF the joint res
outi0n relative TO the transfer Of persons In the
military service TO the naval Service, approved
February -, 1854.
Bet erGccdby the Senate and House q Representatives
Of the Caed states Of AHeca IN Congress assembled
That the fst section 0f the joint resolution entitled
JOINT resolution relative 10 he transfer Of per
sons in the military service 10 the naval service
approved February twenty four, eighteen hundred
and sixty four be and the same IS hereby repealed
Approved June 3. 1861.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
EVERYTHING on THIS IssuE-The Rich

EVERYTHING on THIS IssUE--The Rich
mond Examiner of the 10th inst, speak
ing Of the military concentration around
Richmond, says: ." This is the state Of the
case. Things are go arranged that utter
ruin or complete victory viii be the issue Of
the struggle begun in the neighborhood OF
Richmond. There is no retreat for either. p
II urges the rebels TO use every eXertion TO
secure the victory as the salvation or the
Southern cause. but seems 10 rely more up
on the losses Of the Union army, which il
places al CO. OO0 before SpOttsyigania alone,
than upon any inherent strength OF the
rebels. Our Government seems awake 70
the full importance Of the present crisis
aud will undoubtedly keep Grants army up
10 It's full strength
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

IT General Butler lately ordered two
gamblers from Norfolk. who went 70 Bermu-
ia Hundred 70 rob the soldiers, 10 be set al
work in the trenches One Of them pleaded
that he had served under the General al the
beginning VI me war. Very well, " said
the General, serve with me now al the
end OF il" The other begged of telling
the General 70 remember bis family in Nor
folk. " Wen / am not doing anything 10
disgrace your family" But they won't
know what has become Of me" True.
Davenport, print this order 10 the Norfolk
papers and then his family can see where he
Il -
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

FAILURE 10 AMEND THE Constitution
All good men and particularly friends Of the
Union Will rejoice that the abolition attempt
10 amend the Constitution has 80 sigDali5
failed in the House Of Representatives. II
has been a part Of the programme Eithful-
ly adhered 10 by the abolition leaders, both
before and during the war. and under all
circumstances. 10 adopt that line OF con-
duct or policy best calculated 70 irritate the
people OF the South, 70 madden and inhame
them into the most determined and desper-
ate resistance to the armies OF the Union
Charlotte argus.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

~ There is one thing 70 be said in IA
vOr OF the rebels who invade Maryland and
Pennsylvania. They are DO respecters Of
persons. They are strictly impartial be-
tween friend and foe. We are told that
they steal quite az readily from the most
vir1lent COpperbeads as they do from the
most ardent UniOnists. This is clever Of
them, ana shows that they Dave some
sparks Of decency left iB them yet.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

~ What the cOpperheads design to do
with Gov. SeymOur's militia is thus stated
by the y. \. NelrS.
At any moment that Gov. Seymour would,
in good faith and without ialtering. call
out the people 10 vindicaJe the lawful rights
Of the people and the state. he would ind
an instantaneous response from hundreds o
thousands ready and greedy 10 put an er-
fiHguiShiHg he'll upon The infamous deSpOt-
ism or most traitOroHs Administration.
Only give the people a chance lawfully tC
execute rsngeancs and We viii answer fol
its being eiectually applied
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

IT Gen. Sherman has ordered that al
persons within his lines who lie for the ben
eft Of Jen- Dayis-by getting up or repeat
ing stories Of disaster 70 the Federal arms,
exaggerated accounts Of rebel successes,
false estimates Of Union losses, kc-,-shall
be arrested and put 70 work on the defen-
ces This remedy works admirably, and
produces quite feeling Of security In the
country In bis rear.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
[PrRIIC-No COL

AZ ACT TO provi!e Tor granting al honorable dis
charge g. coal beavers and hremen IN the naval
service.
Be eqGrfel Jy the senate and Holseo u Representatives.
Of III J,tei STATS u Amslca C0gsgress Gssestlei
That honorable discharges may be granted % coal
h,lvcrs ami uremeu IN the naval service u the
ULitel st4trs the same manner and subject to the
-ame Conditions as such discharges are now granted
10 -eamen. ordinary seameu, lAAt-men and boys.
Approved June 1854
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

REBELS AND RACE HORSES. Morgan in
his late raid near Lexington, Kentucky,
took with him a large number OF kentuckys
best race horses. He stole SIS, 600 worth
from John NJ. Clay-among them the IA
nous mare " Skedaddle," for which be had
refused IS, 600.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
PrEuc-No. ssl

An ACT TO re-establish the principal port Of entry
for the district Of Champain at Piaitsourg and for
other purposes.
Be Il mated byhe SeaGtednd HoESeof Representatives
Of ths CHited States u Aperica Congress assembled
That the third section Of an act entitled Al
eQuaze and establish the compensation Of the coec
ttrs OF the customs the northern north eastern
and northwestern frOntiers and for other purposes
approved March third, eighteen hundred and sixty
three changing the pOrg Of entry for the district q
Champiain f-On Flattsburg 10 ROlse's Point be and
the sane hereby repealed, and that PzttsbuTE. be
aud the same is hereby reestablishe as the prlnc-
pal port Of entry for said dist ict. a. which tue col
lecior Of customs shall reside, and deputy collector
shall reside al Rouse Point, and be vested with al
the power and authority gwen % deputy collectors bv
law
Approved June 5, 1854
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
nENTISERX-

!. II COLE, Dentist, would inform the people Of
N lansing and vicinity, that he is per
lIpf< manently located at Lower Town,
]IIIIDy and IS prepared % perform all opera
tons pertaining % the Dental profession, ~ the
most satisfactory matter. Teeth 1lied with gold,
tin foil. or amagum. Artificial teeth mounted on
rubber base, in the latest approved style Onhce
over r y Jenerd's new Drug Store, Lower Town
Lansing, June 25th, 1854 ly AIS
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p II &c L y

Large Size, (hOlding nearly double Guan,iiy)
81 90 per Bottle-half coz. IS 90
Small SiZe-75 cents per BOttle-haf dOZ. 81 90
Beware OF Counterfeits.
See that tho signature II q. c. n JACKSON - is on
the Wrapper on each bottle.
Should your nearest Druggist not have the article,
DO not be put Of by any OF the intoxicating prepars-
t0ns that may be offered in It's place. but send TO Us
and We will forward, securely packed, by express
Principal Once and ManufAetory, No. 63l Arch
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
Approved June 5 1884.
PrBuc-No. sci

An ACT 10 amend an act entitled d" Al act making
grant OF alternate sections Of public lands TO the
State Of Michigan 20 aid IN the construction Of
certain railroads IN said State and for other par-
poses.
Be Il esacefbyfaS Senate GHi House e Representatives
Of the United SGcs Of AEer1cG N C0ress assembled
That the act entitled An act making grant Of a.
section public land TO the STATE Of Michigan
20 aid IN the construction Of certain railroads N s41
state aud for other purposes be and the same :
hereby amended as follows, namely: Substitute for
the word . and from Grand Rapids TO some point
or near Traverse Bay contained in the 1rst section
o. said act, these words And from Fort Wayne, In
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

~ There are only twelve Of the Revo-
lutionary Soldiers now living Their ages
are from "a 70 los years. Congress has
passed a resolution rendering the thanks Of
the nation TO these survivors Of the ReEO-
luton