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

The EARLY CLOSING MovENENT.-Last
week we published an agreement of twenty
nlne merchants Of this city to close their
stores somewhat earlier than usual. This is
agOod move, as il will give the prOprietors
more time TO mix in society without cur
falling their business, and will also afford
The clerks and employees opportunities for
improving their minds. The additional
Time obtained for their own use viii exceed
lour hundred hours a year-time enough to
learn science, language, or the general
acts Of history; or, through the Young
mems Reading Room, to keep thoroughly
posted in the history Of the present year
II Is by the Improvement of these leisure
hours that selS-made men rise in the world
40ove their fellows. There were thousands
u printers who had better opportunities
'nan Franklin, who yet lived and died mere
Vpesetters-there were thousands who split
f3lls at the same with Abraham Lincoln,
anu are only railsplitters to-day.
But the choicest blessings are susceptible
u ne greatest abuses; and it is possible
vi clerks to employ these four hundred
uOurs IN organized expeditions to drinking,
s~~onng' and other disreputable places,
s'e0y wasting their wages, losing char
e''' ana making their greater leisure a
s ,-e@ns Oh more rowdyism and vice. We
open 10 know that On occasion of for
movement Of this kind in this city,
~ was the actual result with some of the
ks. And this result, with some, is al
n. V De expected. Every one converts
'ofaoie opportunities into blessings O
49, according as he was molly or basel,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

PsYCHoLoGY.-The had been no lee
ture or exhibition in Lansing on this subject
for the last ten years; and the announce
ment of a lecture by Prof Stearns on Thurs
day evening drew out good audience.
But the Professor was unable TO find any
good subjects on whom to operate. This
was no fault of the audience; for sixteen
men and boys, and six women and girls
came forward at his request. All OF these
were tried; but he made only partial sue
cess with three out of the twenty-five per-
sons. But the audience were as highly
amused with the labOrS and failures Of the
Professor as they would have been with his
success. The Professor handsomely owned
the failure by giving back tickets to all, and
requesting them 10 come again tomorrow
night. The lectures, or rather exhibitions.
have been continued on four other evenings
with audiences largely increasing. IL Is
not too much TO say that the Professor came
fully up TO all he had advertised TO do; that
the experiments were of much interest, call
inc out the highest express ions Of delight
from the excited audience; that they We're
the most striking and perfect of anything
of the kind we had ever seen; and that
they were sufficient to convince most intel
ligent people Of the fundamental doctrine
of the " Science, " that there is a magnetic
influence possessed by some persons, 10y
which. when endowed in a superior degree,
they can control some other persons OF
weaker endOwments, causing them to hear,
see, smell. taste, feel, think and do what
ever the superior person may will.
But while, in justice 10 the Professor, We
make these statements, we must also state
in justice to our own convictions, that ",
regard the science rs practic ally worthless
accomplishing no good in the community,
unless il be in a temporary alienation Of
some diseases which almost always are sur,
ultimately TO return: that though " sub
iect may visit Petersburg and see the ar
nv. not the slightest reliance can be PLACED
on the truth of his statements, on that o
L any QUIET cuuJcCl- duN tuslt no pticOu Ndl
be magnetized without having his will sub
ected to another, thereby permanently i'm
pairing its power; and what is a man, wO
man or child good for without will Tn
more will the better. Persons with tn
strongest will do the most in the world
those with the feeblest, will accomplish IN
least. We have never known of person
young or old, magnetized to any consider
able extent, without having the power an
vigOr of their minds impaired by the pre-
cess.
While, therefore, we concede the realit
of what is called the "Science and al
amused and interested in the exhibition:
we are not in favor of its practice in il
present form, as being useless for an
good purpose, and productive Of much evi
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

PENSION OFFICE.-F. G.. Russell, Esq,
formerly OF this city, and for two years past
a clerk at Washington, has resigned his pO-
ltiOn in Washington, and taken up his resi-
dence in Detroit, where he has established
a Pension, Back Pay and Bounty Office.
Mr.. Russell is well known in this vicinity
where he has ever enjoyed a reputation for
honesty and superior business Qualifca-
tons. His residence at Washington, hay
ing there held the position Of examiner Of
claims in the pension department, has Civ
en- him thorough knowledge of the bust
hess in which he has engaged and We have
no hesitation in saying that those having
business in the above hne could not en-
trust it TO better hands. Address z. D
hox lSl, Detroit, Mich
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

AN ADvANCE.-The Subscription price Of
the REPUBLICAN will be hereafter 3 per
year, as Will be seen by a card at the head
Of our columns, and for reasons there set
forth. Paper has doubled in price, and
50 with nearly every article OF daily CON
sumption. The farmer can as well afford
TO pay g for paper now as 81 two years
ago. His grain and wool have more than
doubled in value, and 50 with every article
he has to sell. We admit that it costs him
more TO raise the grain, but not As much in
proportion as it costs to publish newspa-
per We trust that il needs no argument
10 convince our subscribers that the ad-
vance made is no more than right and just,
and is but TO enable us 10 secure a fair
equivalent for our labor and expenditure Of
money.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

WooL.-The current rates paid for wool
in this market for a week past, have been
from 30 to 81 cents, varying with the quail
ty; and some large choice lots held by farm
ers have changed hands at dollar. The
clip Of Mr.. Harrison, OF this city. $500 lbs,
we understand, brought a dollar a pound
Merrifeld & Weller have made considerable
purchases during the week; and the total
amount bought by them of farmers during
the present season exceeds 100, 900 pounds.
The Detroit papers estimate that three
quarters of the whole wool product Of the
season has already passed from the hands
Of producers.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

ESGELHARTs new GALLERY.-Phil. En-
gelhart, the artist, has been hard at work
all summer to complete his new building,
on Michigan Avenue, and has just removed
into il. It is 46 by % feet, and was built
expressly for an Art Gallery, being the first
in the city erected for that purpose. 1t is
tastefuIly FINISHED on the outside, and Phil.
intends it shall not be surpassed in the in
terror arrangements. The store in the frs
story is rented by George Montgomery for
a Flour store A twelve foot sidewalk ha;
been ordered by the Council to be laid from
Washington to Capitol Avenue, which viii
be finished shortly.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
FINANCIAL.
TINTED STATES 1910

These Bonds are issued under the
Of March Sth, 1854, which provide
issued under this Act shall be EXEMPT IRON TAXA
TON by or under any State or municipal authority
Subscriptions to these Bonds received m United
states notes or notes u National Ranks. They are
10 Be REDEkAED IN COIN al Tie pleasure OF the
Government any period less tAaH tss, Or Haors
tAdH fotg ycars from their date Until their IT,
demptiou FIVE PR CENT INTkREST WILL BE r.up
IN OOIN, On Bouds q nos over oue hundred doi-
lars annually and GA al other Rsuds som..AluuAiiy.
The interest is payable On the nrss dasso Of March
4nd september Ia each year
Subscribers val receive either Re- lslere1 or Iou-
pom Bsuas, as they may prefer. Registered Bonds
.rc r.cordea GA thc booAs oi thc :. FrVssurcr,
Ana S-n be transferred cay Oh she oNueF oracr.
Coupon Bonds ara pay Ab.e % bearer, Aha aro more
convenient Tor commercial uses.
Subscribers 10 sais loan vii have the opsion u
having theT Bones draw interest iron March lsii
by pas ing The accrued interest m oom-.or ma lui-
lei States notes or TIE notes Of Nasioaal iSaaks,
.a4ing 1ny per cent ior pEemium) CT receive taem
drawing interest 4rom lhs a-te .. subscription AID
-ei-osil A. these Bouls
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

A GREAT NUISANCE quantities Of
thistles and dock, growing to maturity, and
perfecting a great crop Of seed for next
year, in our streets, and especially along
the sidewalks, are a great annoyance to the
travelling public, and if not attended TO, the
annoyance will annually increase. We un-
derstand il is the duty OF the Inspectors OF
Highways in the several wards under the
direction Of the Marshal, to destroy these
nOxious weeds, and the expense should be
paid from the highway funds. We respect
fully invite the attention Of the Aldermen
Of the several wards to the subject, and
suggest to them that a speedy removal Of
the nuisance in their respective wards will
be bright spot in their administration,
and will be appreciated by a grateful con-
stituency.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

THRICE HAPPY.-We saw, in a company,
in our streets, on Saturday, three beautiful
little girls, triplets, almost four years old,
all Of a size. dressed alike, looking so near
alike that il was difficult to tell them apart,
and all seemed healthy, thriving and smart.
They attracted considerable attention from
the paSsers-by. We thought OF the classic
appeIlatiOn so often used by the heather
poets of thrice happy" and concluded
that must be the condition Of the parents.
Most people would probably prefer not TO
have so great blessing at once; but when
received, it could not fail to be much priced.
We trust the girls may all grow up to be
credit 10 those who have the care of them.
They were from Wheatfeld.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

THE SALT WELL.-At meeting OF the
stockholders on Thursday last, it was re-
solved To sink a shaft frVm the suffice ~
the bed rock, and to ream out the rock TO
the depth of 700 or 500 feet. This well has
been commenced and prosecuted under
very favorable prospects in regard to abund-
ance and quality Of brine. and its rise to-
ward the surface; and the only barrier 10
its full success thus far has been the diff
Guilty of making a perfect packing. The
object of roaming the well is to Obviate this
difficulty by providing a sufficient offset
The company have full confidence that the
well will be one of the best in the State as
soon as this obstacle shall be removed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

sorn Orr-F. NJ. Cowles, ESQ, has dis
,osed Of his stock of goods to II. Ingersoll,
rho seems determined 10 have full stock
an hand whether ''the crisis" comes or not.
n is a little remarkable that four Of our
oldest merchants and largest capitalists,
Nessrs. Smith, Case, Mead, and Cowles,
have sold out their stores within q year
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

SUPREME COURT.-The Supreme Court
adjourned on Friday last, after session OF
ten DAYS. All the judges were present.
Seven days were occupied in disposing OF
the case of Paine vs.. Avery. which was
commenced in 1853, and which involved the
title TO valuable property in the city Of
Flint. The printed evidence and pleadings
in the case covered 200 pages. The next
session in this place will be held in Jan
nnrr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

1,cxsoS AND LANSING RAILRoAD.-The
.Heo,s Of this Company have addressed a
.aeroorial TO the Board Of Trade OF Detroit,
king for a subscription OF $50, 900 in that
eirr The memorial was favorably received
snd the subscription will doubtless be
secured.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
Enlistment blanks for sale at this Office.

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The Agents OF the
Townsend Estate in this city, Messrs. Jas.
Turner and A. Z. Cowles, have lately made
sales Of about two hundred acres of land.
to various persons, in out lots of the size
Of from two to fifteen acres, at from twenty
to fifty dollars per acre.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
Eight Per Cent. Interest

IA currency, and 81 e4e.i eoav"nisuee as per
mAneus Or Temporary investment
"a as believed that uo securities oder So great an
d.ccmeuis 10 lenders as the descriptions Of
L ; Bonds In ali other iorms os Indebtedness, tho
faith OF ability OF private parties OF stcek eomlnss
n separate communities only piedgoa E4s ncut
while Tor the debts Of the United States the whole
property II the country holden 60 securs ta' pay
ment OF both principal and interest in coin.
These Bouds may be subscribed for 10 sums from
$50 up To any magnitude the same terms, and arc
thus made equally available To the smallest lender
and the largest capitalist They can BE- converted
INTO money al any moneni, aud tho holder Will
have the benefit Of the interest
Il may be useful to state IN this connection that
the total Funded Dbt 81 tbs United States on which
interest Is pay able IN gold she 81 day Of March,
1894 was s76s S6s 90. Tho interest on this debt
for the coming ncal year VIII be SO as ,i2t' while
the customs revenue in gold for the current fiscal
year ending June SO1h 1854 has been 80 far al lhe
rate ~ oves sloO ooo.o. I.~r annum.
It will be seen that even the present gold revenues
u the Government are largely In excess q the
wants Of the Treasury for the payment Of gold into
rest while lhe recent Of the tarin viii doubt
less raise the annual receipts from customs on the
same amount II imporlaiious, 70 10000 600 Per
Annum.
Instructions 90 the National Ranks acting ar loan
agents were not issued from the United States Treas
ury until March &c bat IN The nrst three weeks q
April the subscriptions averaged more than TIN
MILLIONS WEEK
! Subscriptions will be received by she
! First National Rank OF Ann Arbor, VI.
! second National hank Of Detroit. Mich
/ First National hank Of Fenton, Mich
AND BY ALL NATIONAL BANKS
which are deposltaries Of Public Money, and all
RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country, (aoung as agents Of tho
National Depository Banks viii furnish further M
Formation GA application and
AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To SUBSTITUTES
/
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

BUTTER WANTED.-The undersigned will
pay the highest market price cash for good butter
in rolls crooks or hrkins delivered Al the basement
OF the Drug Store formerly occupied by US We viii
also pay the highest market price for eggs.
ssIw4 r THAYER L SON
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

NOTICE Whereas my wife, Esther Ann
~ Hart has left my bed and board without just
cause OF provoeation this is TO forbid all persons
from harboIing or trusting her my account, as
shall pay nc debts Of her contracting after this date
williamson, July 4, 1s6+. SAMUEL HART.
4SOw6
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

Dr., ,o,ors.-Rev. J. s. Boyden will
- AZ the First Baptist Church in this
-, on next Sabbath morning and evening
!, tho usual hours OF service
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

v-Prof A. B. Whiting will de-
Ia. L. snceession of Lectures at Represen-
~. ualI commencing on Monday even
mo- July 18th, at 8 p NJ
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
\ SWING on 50 PER CENT.

For D cents you can color as many goods as would
otherwise cost five times that sum Various shades
can be produced from the same dye. The process l.
simple aud any can use the dye with perfect
success Directions in English, French and German,
inside Of each package.
For further Information ia Dyeing, and giving per
feet know ledge what coors are best adapted 20 dye
over others with many valuable recciptsl purchase
Howe & stevens Treatise on Dyeng md Co0rins
sent by mail receipt OF price-lo &C Is Man
ufzctured by HOWE SlrNENSf
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For sale by druggists and dealers generally
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EXEMPT FROM MUNICIPAL Or
STATE TAXATION,

sher value Is increased from ole 1, three per cent.
qsr -naeu, according 10 the rate o. taA lesies m
various parts q TIE country.
At The present rate OF premium ON eold thy pay
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

NoTCE--f you owe A. Turner * CO.,
or Case & Co., that will wait this month. After
the nrst day Of August we will sue all that we think
we can collect Of. A. TURNER co.
July l1th, 1854 4Slwl
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20
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FiSk'S Patent Metallic Burial Gases,

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WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.

Viii always Gni Complese stock q Goods from
which 10 select. AMI al prices that DEFY compell-
tol. tOuduirg ny business exclusively 10 tins eas
branch 90 trAle aid bug lg ny COOS - the llTges1
Wholesale Manufactures Establishments IA the couu
Try ana direct from importers. an thus enabled q
offer inducements TO purchasers by selling goods Il
a Lower FlSure than can De obtained a. any mixed
est4hllsLm- ll ihr Stale Ay establishment beng
Tie only Ole THIS section 81 the country devoted
exclusively - Tie sl4e OF trockrTy, Glassware a.
those desiring 10 purchase anything va tins line, ~i
hnd u T. their advantage To- select from my
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-07-20

Ever offered 90 this city. To cur Oh friends and
customers we extend our thanks Tor their former
very liberal patronage, and invite them ana the
rest OF the Boot and Shoe wearing plbile t. an Il
animation of our new stock Of Boots aud Shoes
which selected with great care, and strict
reference % the wants ~ tle people.
Boots and shoes have materially advanced since
last spring and must advance stil more, bat We are
determined u sell our stock mostly al Ola Prices
and thereby give our customers benefit. n our
store NAY De found al the