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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
DROBATE ORDER-State Of MICK.

gan. county of iugham, sat session az tie
Probate Court tor the County ~ lnghan holden i tie
II 0bate Oflcc II the village u Mason GA Monday HE
Isl day OF February i The year thousand eight -
dTcl and slxty four, Pres, nj, Vim Il pincknev Jl'
Of Probate in the matter q the estate o. Horace Ito
deceased On reading and filing the petition f-iv
verified of Charles d. Hobart, praying for the prob H.
Of an instrument ia writing purrortlg 20 he Tie st
willard testament OF Horace Hobart late of A.recs
in SAID county o. InEham. deceased.
Thereupon Is Ordered That Monday the .th dav @.
March next, az Ia clock Ia thc forenoon De assigned
for the hearing Of said petition al that the heirs 40 law
Of SAID deceased, AMI ali other persons interested I'm said
est2te. are req4red 10 appear AZ OF said Court
then . Toe holden 40 the Probate OfCe. the village ~
Mason and show cause, # ans there De- wly the PRAYER
II the petitioner should not be granted. And u is fur
ther ordered that said petitioner notice to The r-
sons interested IN said estate, OF tue penIeucy of said
petition and the hearing thereof. by causing copy of
tbs order o. n- published IN the Lansing Republican
newspaper printed AMI circulating n said county of lag
ham, successive weeks, previous 10 sand day Of bear
iIE- "a true copy WI. Il. PISCRNFN.
+oyw3 Judge Of Probate
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HOSTETTER'S BITTERS

Produce effects which must oe experienced or witness
before they can De fully arpreclIci In cases OF Con
sututiorai Weakness, Premature Decay and Debility
ani Iecreptute arising from Old Age DO exercises The
Electric influence. ia the c0nvaesceut stages Of all dis
eases II operates a. deghtfll lnvlcoraut When tie
powers o. nature are reze. 10 oleras T. re-eaf,rca
andre-establiSh them.
Last. hrt not least. 10 Is The 0rry crrs cfn.rrrs
ceng Manufactured from sound ana iunoC1ous rnstr
as, ana entirely FREE from the aci elements present
OF the day.
No family meliciae has been SO universally and r.
may De truly added. deservfiy nop-Ilr with tie intel
TEFS
Prepared by Ho>TETTER SMITH, Pittsburgh. IA.
ryvhere. 44svl
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Syphilis and Mercurial Disease.

From Dr. Hiram Sloaf. of 50. Louis, Missouri.
IS lind your SARsArAEILi-A a more ehectual
anI for syphilic disease than any other We possess
The profession indebted 10 you Tor some Of the
best medicines we have
From 4 - Frca-h. W. D., dH eminent physician Of
gurreuce lffss., trhO a. q prominent member "
ne legislature ~ NrSSdchHseffs.
.. NG. AVER. My dear SIR l have found your
SAEsArAIlLI.A an excellent remedy for syphilis,
both of the primary and secondary type, and cnec.
10 other remedies. do not know what We can en-
Iloy with more certainty OF success, where power
ial altC gaiiyc a. required
ar CLas s. Ian liar, Of Ncir Brunsirick, " J.,
had dreadful ulcers his legs, caused by the abuse
al mercury, or ncrcuriai disease, which grew more
AMI more aggravated Tor years, ia spite OF every
remedy treatment that could bc applied, until the
porsc' Criug use Of AYERS SARsArAKILI-A relieved
him. Few cases can be found more invctcrafc and
Distressing than this, and II took several dozen
hOtLls 10 cure HIM
Joucorrhca, Whites, Female Weakness.
are generally produced by internal Scrofifious u
ctrafion and very oftcn cured by the Alternative
effect OF this SARSArARiII.A. Some cases require,
however. Ia ad of the SARsAPAHILLA, the skiliul
application OF local remedies.
From the treVEn7icn and sridely celebrated Dr.
JGc0b Morrill,, q Cincinnati.
have found your SARsAPARILLA an excellent
alternative in diseases Of females. Many eases OF
IrrcLIarity. Lcucorrhma, Internal liberation, and
local debility, arising from the scrOfulOus diafhesis
have yielded 20 IT., and there few that do not,
when lis effect properly aided 10y local treatment"
4 Ia ~, unlring 10 aiio'o ne publication of her
name. writes
NV daughter and myself have been cured Of
very Il, hiiifafiur LcucOrrhUa Of long standing, by
two bottles Of your SARsAPARILLA."
rheumatism, Gout, Liver Complaint, Dya-
pepsia, Heart Disease, Neuralgia,
when caused by Scrofi'a ia the system, are rapidly
cured by this Ext SAEsAPARILLA.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

fE The p RE Farmer recommends the use
OF coal TAR as utiEg one Vi tue Uest articIes CA
ant Tor marking sheep. 1t pronOunces the ma
teral cheap, durable and bright.
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ST. Anthony's Fire. Rose, Salt Rheum.
Scald Head, Sore Eyes.

From HarrB Sirtl,r, EsQ, the able ciitor Of the
1sfRkha mock Dcmocnaf, PeHHs giudnia.
Cur Gully child, about three years 81 age, was
attacked bv pimnigs ON his forehead. They rapidly
spread until they formed loalhsome and yirulent
sore, which covered his face, and actually blinded
ms ewes Tor some days skilful physician applied
nitrate OF silver and other remedies, without any
apparent effect. For fifteen DAYS We guarded his
hau,is lest with them De should tear open the ies-
tlriug and corrupt wound which covered his whole
face Having tired every thing else we had any
hope from. we BEGAN giving your SARSAfAllILI.A,
ard applying the iOdidc Of potash lotion, as you
direct. The sore began 90 heal when we had given
the irst bottle. and WAS well when We had finished
The second The child's cyclashCs, which had come
out. crew again. and lac IL now as healthy and fair
auy other. The whole nelghbcrhOOd predicted
ff.+ fin ,.ftfi4 utr-t die
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

~ Corn starch is an excellent substitute for
eggs for culinary purposes, one spoonful of corn
starch being reckOned as equal TO one egg.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
Piano Fortes & MeIodeons.

" d.r - g. - Paa a n s s,' W IN g we
deems l Lansing Mich. would call The attention of the
pablo o. lbs STOCK 90 Instruments n the purchase u
al Instrument two t4luEs t. be accom- piseI The
lrst IS peg-ct M2sicai IaStGnaeI.t combining overv
irabe 1int which goes 70 make mp melody, power
sweetness ease ~ action and drrabhy The other IS
% possess beautiful AMI ornamental piece OF furniture
both oi which are combined The above instruments
Those DO have them VIII admit that th-v are Dot
e2ca-lei by any M the market. Every instrument is
iiy warranted % give entire satisfaction. ana wll Dee
sold n Manufacturers Prices.
Inc Octave Piano, with all ID, at improva IN snts
can De- s-el for few days CAL - the City Book store
Az A J. VIEIE
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

DROBATE -ORDER -Stale Of Moi

lJ1eODA Il OltOEh -CL1e OF -nicul-
san, county q InEhann. SIT session OF the 20
bae Court for the county q lDghA holden tie Fn
bIa 0ace II the village u Mason. - Monlav. he s'
day u Fe5rry N he yearone thousaaa es-l handre
AM siEry-f0-r. Present. Wn. r. Ilrrknrr. Judge ~
Probate Il the matter q TIE estate q UrilL Chapel
deceased. On reading and lng the petition. duly ver
lei, Of John & Marlin, executor upon ssi1 state
praying, among other things Tor license g. sell ths
real estate q which sail deceased died seized
IhereLp0n II Is Ordered thar N1n1ay the 7lh lay ID
March next. AZ IL ocl0ck the forenoon he 49, zne
Tor The hearing Of said petition and that the heirs Law
u said deceased and an other persons interested il sl
estate are required 20 APPEAR al q s4ii Court
then 20 be holden at The PROBATE Of1re f the Village "a
Mason and snQw cause L any there De-. why t- PRAYER
Of The petitioner should net be granted and IS FUR
tler Ordered That sai petitioner give notice % te PER-
s1rs Interested ~ said estate, Of the pcutency si
petition. and the hearing thereof BY Causing COPY cd
tins order % he published the lansing RanlhHcan
newspaper printed and circulating said county ~ lag
ham for successive weeks previous 70 said day Il hear
ing
"A true cops. Wa II pTNCnNFT
45,w6 Judge u Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17
IT COMBINES ALL THE GOOD

1T COMBINES ALL THE GOOD
Qlaiits Of other FIRST class Machines and possesses
many advantages over any and all oi them
Is the most simple and Perfect Mechanical Con
struetion, OF any sewing Machine YET offered 10 The
pubic. and The only orc capable Of making more than
one Kind 81 stitch.
The iced may Dee reversed az any point desired 'slth
out stopping the Machine
Changes Tor the various stitches NAV bee made whlie
The machine j. D motion
'lts stitches the wonder Of all
The beauty OF It's stitch is lrpas-ed.
No Other covers so large "a range of work.
>ews light aud heavy iaor-s with equal facility
IAe work VIII feed either % the ri-lt or left.
Runs quietly. ssws rapidly.
NJ difficulty experienced in sewing across thick
Needle more readily adjusted than IN any other ma
chine
1aii0rs cannot afford 10 DO without one.
Every family should have a " Florence -
It. motions all positive
VII last lifetime.
No springs % get out ~ or ler
Is thoroughly practical
The Lemmer The most practical In use.
Turns Wide and narrow hens and Will fell beautifully
L frai-s neatly and han sanry without the slightest
alteration.
The most inexperienced find no difficulty ia using q
uis no dresses all d. machinery being the top of
he table.
Eyey machine warranted.
10 viii SuDstaatiale oil wt claim Tor ID.
a J NlEIF agent.
Lansing, Michigan 4alyl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

DROBATE ORDER.-state Of Mich

DhODA L OlAOLR--Ctd tate or Nlcn
Il igan. county Of Ingham. - AT a session ~ Eli.
Probate Cori for the county o. Ingham holden a. tle
Fl bate Once 10 the village Of Mason on TUESDAY the
ID day u February. DO the year thousand eight hun
cred and sixty four Present, VIM. Plcsley. Judge
Of Probate In the matter Of the estate Of Chare
CE1rk and Others minors. On reading AMI ~ tie
petition, duly verified. q y Atwood. CrartLu oi
u salI minors
Ghereupou - is ordered That Monday the 2lst tay Of
March next AZ Il clock in the forenoon be ass sl-
Tor the hearing o. sail petition and thar the heirs lass
u said deceased ami al oter persons interested d. said
estate are required ~ appear a. o. sail Cont
then % oa holden al the Probate ONCE n the v41 20
Mason an show cause, AZ there De. Why the prayer
" Tie petitlo@er should not be granted And Il is r-
tner ordered, Ina, said petitioner give notice g. che
pers rs interested n sail estate. OF tie pen lency
SAL petition aud the hearing thereof og causing copy
q this order o. be published 10 the lansing Republican
anewsqaprr printed and circulating IN SAID county o..
llgi successive weeks previous % said day of l-lr-
ing A true copy VA. II PINCkNEY.
'tW-5s Judge u Probate
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-Notice

- Is hereby gwen, that IN pursuance u license 10
me granted ny VIM Il. Pinckney, Judge Of Probate for
the county Of lneham, The lst day Of February.
ID 1854, Shall sell 1T public auction al the front
door II the Court House IN the village Of Mason Oh
saturday, the 10th day Of March next at o'coek in
the afternoon Of said day the following piece or parcel
Of land (sublect 20 all ens thereon viz the east haf
Of south east quarter Of section three town two north
Of range one w-st, containg SO acres, mo-c OF less
NINOS McROBERTS
459w6 Admir- estate OF leonard T. True deceased
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CTATE OF MICHIGAN Fourth

~ Judicial Circuit IL CAauccry Suit pending in the
Circuit Court for ne Co. O. III Elam ~ Chlncerv 10 M
SON. in said Co. on the 18th day January I64 wherein
Hiram Dana : complainant, and Mary Dina defend
ant 10 s1tsIact1rit appearing 70 mo. nv tile aft iavit
Of HoEatio Pratt, that said defendant is not res dent
y this state but reses m the state Of Minnesota. On
motion Of ilorao Pratt solicitor for said complainant
IS ordered That The s1l4 defendant cause her appear
ance % be entered iu this cause within three
the date Of this order and that default thereof ihe bill
u complaint AZ tins cause DE taken confessed: And
that within twenty days this order be Published 10 the
Lansing stale Republican. paper pbllShei ia said
county at least once On each week for SIX success
siye weeks, that copy Of this oraer be served upon
said defendant, least - days before the expiration
0f said three months
E. LAWRENCE Circuit Judge
H0RATo PRATT, Sol r for Comp';. er45s
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INHANCERY SALE. pnr

( lHANCERY SALE - In pursuance
~ and by virtue of decree of the Oircat Court for
the county of Iagham, u Cnlncery ma1e on the llth
day OF November, 1878. ~ a case therein pen In Z
wherein Horace Perrin is complainant and Henry
pormer William ID. H1rtou. tr4zfus I0 ton and Jacob
F. Hawkes. are defendants, shall 81, public auction
70 iAe highest bidder at the front door ~ tie Court
House in the village az Is0l Il said county O. the
eth day OF March ls6f az O'Clock in the afternoon
the anis and premises described in SAIL decree wiz
all that certain piece parcel # lnd IN the county ~
10 CHAM and Stale Ci Nlhs known ana described
the north quarter of section eleven in township
three north of range east containing one hundred
and sixty acres OF ui according 10 the United state
Dated January 18Th, Isot.
U0RATlO PRATT.
Circuit Court Commission flr Log G., Wcb
L9NGYEtR BrRTcH, Soi'rs for Comp't 45trrr
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-Tbe

L Commissioner Of the Greenvile and BIG RAPIDS
state Road, will let jobs that portion a. sni road
not heretofore let, 70 the lowest responsible bidder at
A. r French :, IN Cato, M9ltcan county on the .sta
gay OF February lst4- ~ 10 O'Clock A ~ Canractssy
-r mo- ~ state
Swamp Lands, as provided by law Plans aud saf.~ e.
cations OF the work required 20 be done viii be made
known on the day Of letting the Jobs Security Will be
required OF all contractors al the time Of making con
tract The commissioner reserves the right 70 reject
any all bids consistent with the interest Of m
state : ROS~AfAN Commissioner
Greenviue, January p lst4 45sr4
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HELMBOLD'S
Preparations.

COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT b.
" Gu, Positive and specific Remedy for O. sases ID
the Bladder, Kidneys travel, and Dropscal Sssslhes
THIS medicine increas the power Of Dzesiions A =
extes the Absorbents into healthy action by n the
Watery OF CalcariOas depostions- ant al lnnatural
Ehargements reducei as wei % Pain and milan
nation
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SA, Ayers
NARSAPARILAA'
-Hr wosID's enrAr RrrvD, -.
scrofula and scrohnlons NJ -


From Emery Edes, a ,rsil-tnolrn merchant ~ ~.
ford, Maine. : -
9" have sold large quantities Of vour S.rs.r,
tlLLA, but never YET one bottle which failed 81 ~.
desired effect and full satisfaction 10 those who 80
II As last as our people try they aree there hss
oee1 no medicine Ike u before III our community
ErCptions, Pimples, Blotches, Pastxles. N
GERS, Sores, and all Diseases Of the Skin.
FROM het- Root. SfraffoH, Bristol, Enoilad.
" only do my duty 10 you aud the public when
! add my testimony 10 that You publish Of the ma
cicnal virtues Of your SARS APAGILLA. Nv daurh
ter, aged ten, had an affecting humor In her ears
eyes, and hair for years, which we were unable m
cure until tried your SAESAPARIILA. She he
been well for some months"
From Wrs. jane p. Rios. a srcii-kno'rH and Fsu,A-
cSfecFiai lady y DsHliSrilid. CGpC Neg Co.. n .
Ny daughter has suffered FOR wear past with
scrolulOus eruption. which was very Troublesome
Nothing Afforded any relief until We tried vou-
>AEslFARiLLA, which soon completely cured herr
From Charles T. Gags. Esq. OF ne irids'g -taosra
Gage, Murray o Co, faaAa ficfarers q cRarlellea
papers iR Nashua, y. H.
Il had Tor several wears a very Troublesome
ham0r IN my face, which grew constantly worse
until il distgurod my features anu became an infoi
cradle affection. tried almost every thing man
could OF both advice and medicine, but without any
relief whatever. until took your SARSAPAnutt
II Immediately made my face worse. as YOU told me
II might Tor times bat IN a few weeks the new
skin BEGAN 10 form under the blOtchcs. and con-
unuel until my face Is a. smooth any hody's,
anI am without any symptoms Of the disease that
| know Of 1 enjoy perfect health, aud without
Z r.
2 vsipelas - General Debility Purify the
Blood.
Prom Or. N0jt. SliriH, Houston ST., Nor York
- Or AVER I seldom fail "a remove E-lpfioas
and ScrofillRs N0rfS by te peTSeyering Use OF your
SARSAPAEIIIA, and have Just now cured an ATTACK
of Malignant ETVsipeius with IL. No Alternative we
possess equals the SAKsAPARILLA You have sun
Piled 10 the profession as wei as 20 the people,
Prom =. 2. !. hnSfoa, Fsg.. Wdtsman, Ohio
~ For twelve years. had the yellow Frvsir,eIss
on right arm, during which time tried an the
celebrated physicians / could reach, and took hun
dreGs OF dollars worth Of medicines. The ulcers
were bad that fhe cords became visible. and the
doctors decided thar my arm must b. amputated
began taking yOur SAlsSArARILi-A. Took two bot
ties and some of your PILfs. Together they have
cured me. I am now as well and sound any body
Icine in rnhlic place, nv ease Is known 20 every
body IA this community, and eNcItCs the wonder OF
ALL
| From Ion Henry lEnro. " =. T., or NeIrcasfle
e. IT,, a leading gember 81 ne Canadian Parita-
flfHf
a. have used your SAHsAPARILLA In my family.
for general debility. aud for purif'ing The Mood.
with very beneficial results, and fcel confidence Ia
c0mmendin.. 10 10 the afflicted"
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HOSTETTER'S BITTERS-

The weak stomach is rapidly iuvro-atei AMI the an
petite restored by tl.s agreeable Tonic and hence 10
works wonders ia casos o Dyspepsia and l less confirm
ca forms o Indigestion Acting gentle ana pain
less appericnt as vel as upon tne ver AIS, nvlra
oy relieves tae tonstlpai on slprlllcel by irregular
action az the digestive ans s-crelvc organs
Persons Of feeble habit. liable 90 Nsr0as Aarc,s.
Lor"ess Of Spirits and FITS cf Languor,
Find prompt and permanent relief from The Btters
lne mooy on tl point most conclusive all from
both sexes.
The agony OF Bilious Colo IS Immediately assragad bv
single dose Of tie stimui,lt. and by occas ouallv
resorirg to H. the reurnof The complaint may be pre-
As a General TnnLr
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Nothing that is not Who'll -ome genial and restorative
10 rs nature enters into the composition Ok HOSTEL
Itk> STOMACH mlTEl,S. This popular preparation
contains no mineral oi any kind. no deadly botanical
clement, no uery exCitant but Is combination of the
extracts OF rare Ia samic rhs and plants with the
purest and mlldest Of all difusive stmulants
Is wei o. be forearmei against disease and So far
as the human system be Protected hv human means
against malaties engentered by an uuwa0es1fe atrs
phere. impure water and other external causes Hos
LETTERS BlIIEl1- may De relied cu us "a safeguard
In districts infested with Fer end dgar II has b,or
found nial4ble as preventive ana irresistible rs
remedy aud thousands WHO resort % t uner anprehen
SION Of an attack ecapc The s-9rrge and thousands
who neglect % avail themselves of lrs protective 1ua
lies IN advance are cured hy very brief course o this
marvellous medicine. Fever and A-ge patients. after
beng Piled "h quinne Tor months ia VAN Until fairly
saturated with that dangerous nix doii are d unfr
quenty restored 10 health within few days by the
uReOf
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-17

AL DRUGGISTS EYER YUVERE
ASK FOR HELMBOLD'S TAKE so OTHER.
Clt cut The Advertisement and send Tor A.,
4tyl AND AVOID 1AI O-I TON AND EXpOsURE.
Washington telegraph., 1864-01-13

- The following communication seems
- no personal reference and We cheer
s',n. nnblish it, for the purpose Of calling the
:, attention of farmers owning private mii,s =
= mode of being very useful to the poor q ,ne
Community We think there Is q cohsinerap,e
,n,nh.r Of horse mills in the country. ny
oah nI.nter doing all he can to supply the
nsces slties of poorer neighbOr,, much rehei
might be afforded:
y, Edifor:-Permit me TO say Few worus
:: ,.o,r noble little sheet for the nrst uin-
rrobably the last. We are all oatths
~. ~ same cause. | am soldier, deprived
~ The enioyments of home these cold times
"a wben get to my family and hear the
aaanlaint Of want Of grinding, there is MOTH
~. fo cheer me- The steam mills through
nece.sity. are employed by the governments
-, ,hare are a number of horse mills IN tne
.ountry. Why should they not grind Tor fami
f;.s in their respective neighborhoods. nave
hsd N send rs miles TO mill. Two ana nah
L,shels Of meal week would do my family
T, "a great Inconvenience and hardship =
hare to send SO far, especially when we con
.;dar that the evil might be, in great measure
removed b. planters and others owning morse
n;Ils grinding for their immediate nelghbors
Ham only one among many. Such things ere
10 confusion aud discomfort IN the army
10, our neichbors at home do all they can ~
the comfort of our families and the goou-
the country, and it will cheer the soiaier !,
the discharge Of his arduous duties coui
saw more. but "a word to the wise Is sufhciehl-
Jan. 18th, 1864 ooLD
Washington telegraph., 1864-01-13

TIE EsKxY Oh TIE CoAsT.-Our Latest In
teligence represents the enemy still at De
crows Point opposite fort luria, Al Aransas
Pass We do not hear Of any advance ana
will not during the rainy season. with regard
to their real designs, the following extract
from the Galveston News" which We hna ~
n late number of the Shreveport News
seems very probable, although it wonld be very
unsafe for our Generals 70 conhie IN tna'
view 50 far as to decline the fullest prepara-
tions The Galveston News saws:
s.Their main object being u alarm our couh>
try with these threats of an InFasion. M" A.
20 call our people away from their aEredi--
raj pursuits, at time when they kh"" 'he ih-
terruption of these pursuits must prove iAtal
to crops for another year Ihey are II
course well apprised Of the fact that Texas has
sent TO other States nearly the whole of her
entire force liable to military duty, AMI they
believe that nearly all the troops We now have
for the defences Of the Etate against an inya-
sion. must be made up Of exempts, mostly lar
mers and planters, aal, II a threatened lnra-
81 on will call them from their homes, and re-
quire their teams and negroes and farming
implements for transportation AMI the CON
struction Notifications, At the only period
Of the year when crops must be planted In
order to secure yield with any certainty,
tkey would of course. come to the conclusion
that, to keep in this state of excitement y
the most eff-ctual, and, mt the same time, the
least expensive plan they could adopt 10 pro-
duce a scarcity of food another year, aud car
ry out their favori;e policy Of starving rs
int submission.
This, We believe, 10 the real key TO an ex-
PLANTATION of so many terrible expeditions ("n
papcr) against this State, All Of which have,
thus far, resulted in sending few old gun
boats, accompanied with Few transports Eiih
troops, just enough to keep q in state Of
excitement, but not enough to take and hold
possession of a single point within the limits
of the whole State"