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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
The Question of Cessation Of Hostilities.


From the Richmond Enqnr,r sept
" But there il but one way 20 obtain all
that We want and 10 remain IN the right; Il
Is Tie adoption Of manly, ightiOrward
course. Let us reject all secondary gues-
ti0ns and refuse oil contingent arrange
ments. THIS simple recognition of fstH and
absolute utdepeaQence of he Confederate
suites IS Me one great condition UpOu lriich
alCne lre Gun conclude peace; Ne ask for
nothing more; Ue can accept nothing less
All other QgestiOns-of territorial limits. of
the payment of the national de5t. OF CON-
pensatiOn for lOsses-nay. even the vexed
question Oi emancipa ipatlOn-slnk into utter
insiguilcance by the side o. the fuud8men-
tai condition. Independence and peace are
what We fight and pray for; war and death
are what we are equally prepared i0r. Our
recognition yielded, We viii discuss recon-
strucrOn with our enemies, and when con-
vinced that our interest lies il once more try
ing one government, there will be DO danger
o. our people disregarding their plain InLer-
ests. tthOuf TecCgH ttO1 there cQn ts HOar-
nllstice. no cOnrents0n, no dlSclsslOn-nOth-
ing but war, war, war. They must choose be-
tween recognition aOd war; there is no
middle ground. Here We plant our banner,
and here, with Gods help. we mean 70
MAINTAIN Il Tor Us and Our children
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
DIR. WOOD.

ins Dentist, at Homs.-Citizens OF lansing and vi
einity; have just returned from Albany. and am
ready 10 attend % any call in Dentistry. am not
cheap Dentist" but profess TO do my work as
carefully and as sSillfully any 10 the business
AAst or West II claim too much search out one
That IS worthy Of all claim before trusting vour
seetn TO his care. This IS true policy
Clty Lots aud Lands f,r sale
June Is. 1854 a-7tr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
LEATHER STORE,

O.rOSiIE the Edgar House Lansing, Michigan
VII keep constantly on hand the following articles.
So.e Leather, Coiored Rolns, French Calf SKINS.
ppppsr A5d hip Leather, Morocco, Kid, Lining and
p.9ung SNlns, Shoe Threat, Llstsngs, Iaces. Gal
HnlVes fincers, lacks, Pegs Nails. B-istles.
kasps, Lasts Of all kinds Boot Trees Crin,ns ,s-
AZ o. which will sell as low as they can be bought
- D,troii, with transportation added. The high
hAr<e' price, will be paid in Cash for an kinds
- uileS- (om 4l3l TON C. RFfI
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
SEYMOUR HOUSE-

BY Lewis c. LOOMS, Corner Franklin and Centre
Streets, lansing, Mich. This House is adjacent q
the Depot. and has been thoroughly redtted
III oughout IL is the intention of the proprietor
TO keep IL in first class style " 474
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
DENTISTRY.

G. h COLE, Dentist, would iaform the people o.
1X3> Lansing and vicinity, that ne is per
uYf%<<kA manenty located at Lower Town
11O and IL prepared to perform all opera
uons PERTAINING % the Dental profession In the
most satisfactory matter. Teeth filed with gold
TN foil, or amalgum. Artificial teeth mounted on
rubber base, IN the latest approved style Once
over K b Jensrd's new Drug store, Lower Town.
lansing, June 6lh. 1864 Iv47s
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
DOCTOR X. w. NELSON,

LATE Surgeon L. s. A. } has commenced the prac
tcs Of his profession in all its branches, in Ian
sing and surrounding country. Once and resi-
dsnee, Mich. Ave. near Mile Town Bridge 466
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
JOHNS - HALEY

BUT aud shoe Dealers, have Just received large
Assortment Of Spring stock OF Boots and Shoes
consisting Of Mems. Womens Boys Misses
Cnildren's and Youths wear. Custom Work
promptly attended TO.
JOHNS 4 BAILEY.
lansing, Nay 10 1864 4-s If
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

LANSING. Mchigan-N. W Edgar, Proprietor The
Edgar House IS new, and is lifted up throughout ia
the best style, and with new furniture on Wash
ingtOn Avenue, near the site Of the old lansing
House Stages leave this House daily 470
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

HYSICIAN and Surgeon. Ofice at the Drug store
OF r Thayer & S0a, IN Dodge and Bsebe's Block
Washington Avenue, lansing, Mich All calls
promptly attended %. Al
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

ATTORNEY and Counselor at Law aud Solicitor IN
Chancery Agent Tor prosecuting Claims of soldiers
and Soldiers Willows, against the Government,
for Bounty Money, Pensions and Arrears of Pay
Lansing Mich. ONCE in Cowles' Block, up stairs ,
W.sbington Avenue 1GS
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
u IC Z =

Large sZe, lh0llng nearly dou6le qlaniIyl
81 90 per Botile-half dcZ. IS 90
Small Size-75 cents per Bot;le-half doz 81 90
Beware of Counterfefts.
SEE that the signature Of - C. NJ 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 preparl
tions that may be offered IN lis place but send Us
and We viii forward, securely packed. by express.
Principal Office and Mandatory, No s3l Arch
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

- Tie Baltimore Union platform
pledges its supporters 70 DO Dc everything in
their power 70 dsd the GOUer1sDls7sf IN gueu-
ing ty farce of arms he REBELLION now ra-
glng against is authority" The Chicago
Copperhead Convention utterly rguSes 10
aid The GOTernDaent IN The least asyree 70
Q,teH the rebellion, BUI DENoUScEs IFS Ac-
Ton 70 THAT ESD, AND CALLS UPON IT 10
STACK ARMS AND SURRENDER 70 TIE BLOODT
REBELS against its authority.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
AMERICAN HOUSE.

n. HUDSON. Proprietor, Lansing. Michigan, oppo
site the Capitol bIilding. General stage Onlce
kept In connection with the House 469
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
R IL tn 2 TT II L. TR
THAT THIS BITTER Is
OF ALCOHOLIC
Contains no Rum on Whishey, and
CAN'T MAKE DRU Nk RDS.
But Is
THE BEST TONIC IN THE WORLD!
READ WHO SAYS so;

From the Rev Levi G. Beck Pastor Of the Baptist
Church, y. J., formerly Of tho North Baptist
Church. Philadelphia:
have known Hollands German Btters favorably
FOR a number OF years. have used them IN my own
family, and have been 80 pleased with their effects
that Twas induced % recommend them 10 many 9th
ers and know that they have operated IA strkngly
beneficial manner. ! take pleasure in thus publicly
proclaiming this fact, and calling the attention OF
those afflicted with tie diseases for which they are
recommended, 10 these Btters. knowing from ex-
r-~s-~se sh@t rrnnnafinn srili no ssetainaA
DO this more cneerlllly H1o1lnd's Btters in
tended - brn1Rs thr afflicted. uut rum
drink Yours truly,
LEVI C BECK
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
j. VAN KEUREN

MASON and Builder Lansing, Michigan. hccp
constantly on hand ami for sale Grand Rapid
Lime, stucco, and Water Lime. Of1ce al r. Bpo'h
rOyd Co.'S Store. Is 46S
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
II. C.. SPRANG.

WAGON and Carriage Ml1er, foot OF Washington
ton street, below tho site OF the Lansing House.
Wagons constantly on hand, at reasonable prices.
Repairing done. aG7
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

/
T. lte PEP tslturl li .ortIl
On ftl-, -.eti.-- Ca c-lts ser gross. ana y sid
t.- --l-t.. -".-ts Eve r.r oels-nI al va-urell-
ua s.ap i- .v. l-lfuu.tI. hunsy. Transparent snl
4 e.-.r.. ls .l ta-.t AL. s-.tlrC soap ten cent
..r l.-.- -..- l- 4-..to- ia.-ei1 twenty Eve De-
- -.I.. --l -- t-.--cll-
o. -i sa1 u.t etl.gw.so provided foT, one cen
f-r re'ita ans n add. cn thereto tlrty Per centgu
frlll.
u- s.-4ol. made oi posaioes or corn enc cent pei
i-l--, -l-l tN .Ats iel c--l4ll -4 s-4orela.
lllce colts Ier pound. ana twenty per ceniun a.
va.or,m.
t- s.,.. l.laael ,No afI a lsll cents per pound
.- --c.. .--.,-, ta- ce..s Ilr fllll
tu lt-l1 nle ,at ans O. l.ii. Per pound.
SCI i a il d q ftfsrr etGcfoi. That thecntry
'i At Ness-.i er o. Al4 gul4s. wares, or merchan-
-ls-, l-e t-s4o- .- tie C4eltOl al c-st0Ius Tie
4.-t Cd -ll Nf--i'o- aal t-tA az O. tie r-te Aul
amount a.. -ltts o. b. rail the tonnage cf such
ye-su. Dr Du >--A -..s, wlrDs or merchandise. aud
tLe --l-te evs.s A4- D-Tsls thereon shall De INA.
-ia conc -sive against a persons Interested therein.
l.es- tue owu1r, master commalder. or cousigr &c
.i st- f,-. ia t-- oa=- ~ ultl.- lyle4 Cl tollae
u tle owner. i-n porter. corsi.uee acert uf tie
lla eail So, "a ...s ,As, ui ouies levied oD goo1s
ter, 80 shall. wiilA i.l etss u.ter the ascertain
.-.-. -.-.i .- g.. --.. ' iA .Ac proper OIL
rO- .l l-i -.- -- ... 3D. c--t. .- n ll hai.llse
.t-Eca i- -p-- .s l-r Cu-s mYiiol- gite uolios iu
Nr..l4e CD .-- t-.-t.l u t.Dl tltl! a. dissatisfied
villa l.- c.U tllrC forth therein. distinctly ALd
sIc.-e4s iAr grounds "a lis objection thereto and
allIlelt and A4 li.-,iHu, appe.l th-reirom O. The
-tcrttay Us i.e 4re4s-ry ~a-so decision on such
a. .. --. lila. al- conclusive and -aI b Kcssa
--s. wares, ol merchandise ~ costs aua charges
-la ue lI4u.- O. .u.y --oo..lL-y AN -ct of Coz
-ress iu flr contrary Intvitt>.lliir. unless Sit
shalt re pru-sLt Nl-A ninety days ltsr ttc Lecision
l- secretary .l t.a lrl4..r ou such appeal ior
a.y lliies wAloh Shall have been paid before the
l4lc p- -cA decision or sloA Vesso oT such goois
Wares ur tll4.l-. or costs or CHARGE OF WIllu
4aefy aiter te pay nsut OF duties paid after the
-H. H.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

j. PRICE, Proprietor, Mason. the County Scat of
lnsham County, Michigan. Lansing, Jackson and
Dexter Stages stop at this House. Charges rea-
sonaole 1y 473
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
j. l.. LANTERNIAN

ENTIST Teeth mounted on Gold silver mr. PM,
Der Base. ONCE at his residence on Grand
Street, directly east Of the Capitol. Ian
-AT sing, Michigan 4sO
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs.-A de-
pot Is opened in London for the sale OF
these lozenges, which have been 50 long IN
use N America Tor relieving Asthma.
Bronchitis, Coughs, Throat disorders, and
affections Of the Lungs Fost
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

HYSlCIAS and Surgeon, Lansing Mich OGlcc that
recently occupied by Or. Shauk Residence on
Cherry Street, one door south Of Wm. NJ Cars
residence. 1y4T2
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
JONES S EVANS,

Successors to c. N. Jackson & Co, PrOprietors.
"a For sale by Druggists and Dealers in every
Town IN the United States. ls2y1
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
IL. TuAYER.

ATTORNEY and Counselor Al Law AMI Solicitor ia
Chancery, and Circuit Court C0mmissi ioncr, Wi
lamston, Ingham County, Mich. 432
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
L.nNGYEAR - RrRTCH.
HORATIO PRATT.

AW, Chancery and Collecting Business, Lansing
Michigan once over the Second National Btrk
" IOxGTKAE. sos ED.w ECErrH.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

From Rev Warren Rudolph, Pastor Of the Baptist
Church, Germantown Penn.
Dr. C. VI Jackson Dear Sir-Pcrsonal experience
enables me % say that | regard the German Bitters
prepared by yea As most excellent medicine In
cases of severe cold and general debility have been
greatly benefited by the use Of the Bitters and
doubt they viii produce similar effects on others
Yours truly. WARREN RANDOLPH.
Germantown Pa
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY, &C.
B. 4. BALE \,

HOMEOPATHIC Physician anf Surgeon, Lansing
Mich once on Washington Avenue, over iuger-
soils Store Special attention given u chronic
complaints and female diseases. lyfs'
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
J NEWTON BROWN, Phila.

From the R.v. JOS. r. Kcnara, Pastor OF the 10Th
Baptist Church,
DR. Jackson. Dear SRI have been frequently re
qnesteG 90 connect my name with concentrations
OF different kinds of medicines, but regarding the
practice AS out of my appropriate sphere have IN
all declined. but with clear proof in various
Instances and particularly ia ny family of the
fulncss Of d Hoohtnd s German Bittcrs depart for
once from nv usual course. o. express my fun ccu-
victiun that, f1r general debility Of the system and
especially for Llver Complaint L. @ safe and v.lu-
able preparation. In some cases II may fail, but
usually, l doubt not 10 will De- very beneficial TO
thcsc who sui-r from the above cause.
Yours. very espectfully, J. IA. KENARD
Eighth below Coates Street Philadelphia
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
LEvIG BECK

From Rev Newton brOWn- D. u Edltor or the In
cycopedi1 Of Religious knowledge and the Chris
tian Chronicle. Philadelphia
Although not disposed 90 favor or recommend Pat
eut Medicines Ia general. through disrust OF their
ingredients and ELECTS yet I know Of 40 sufficient
reasons why mau may not TESTIFY 70 the benefits
he believes himself 10 have received from any simple
preparation the hope that hc mly thus contribute
10 the brncut oi others.
do this the more readily M regard % Hoo1ind :
German BtterS, prepared hy ar. c. NJ Jackson. Of
this City. because was preuiicel against them for
many years. under the impression that they were
chiefly an alcoholic mixture ] am indebted O. my
friend, Robert shoemaker, Esq, for the removal oi
this prejudice hy proper tests AMI for ENCOURAGEMENT
% try them wnen suffering from great and long
tinUei debility The use &C three bottles OF these
btters at the beginning Of the present year, fol-
lowed by evident relief and restoration 10 degree
Of bodily and mental vgor which Lad not felt for
SIX months before. aud hai almost despaired Of nc
gaming I therefore thank God and my friend for
directing me 90 use them.
J NEWTON VRONN phila
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

From Rev J II. Turner, Pastor Of Heddinr Z =
Church. phila
nr- Jackson. Dear Sir-Having used your German
Bltters IN my family frequently, I am prepared to
say u has blln of great service l believe that in
most cases % general debility II the system 10 is the
safest and most valuable remedy of which I have
any SnOwlelsc Yours. respectfully.
J II. TURNER,
NJ T,fN Ninafaanfh street
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
DART - WILEY.

ATTORNEYS, Counselors and Solicitors, Lansing
Michigan Prompt attention given O. Collections.
faymont Of Taxes, ami Investigator of Land Titles
r. c DART. ly AS D. g WHEY
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION I;

One Copy, year r,......---..-....-..----- "
PAT Always N ADfAScE-
"a Cub rates but subscriptions received Tor a Jess
ting than one year a. the above rate.
xrJob Work promptly and neatly executed. "a
Orders for Printing and Binding OF every acscrip-
-. .-e soijcited Ia cOnnecti IA with the Bluicry
,hs s.elties o. this Establishment are unequaled-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

poiats F.., ~uI-Great Western Railway for all
sad ersnS N cn1gan Central, Michigan southern
heins rm kEk-with the Nississippi lacrosse
for an 49,. WATERFOWL and Horizon Rairoods
P''0's West and Northwest. ~ NJ" '''''' ''us'
salsay fs,,v 70, Great Western Railway 20 on the
bock AZ sn stesmer, at D. NJ r. Dock Ieavins
fhs c. -nd 10 20 A. N. and 90 p NJ -
iss s..tlons. A"s ra1les p & can be had at any Of
"sh Once, lss n Aoih' Senl suPt
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Notices Ia Local Column charged al ten cents pr
ins Tor the first insertion. and siv rrnf- fnr nne f
80 s.bseQuent Insertion, but no notice ih rtl TOT
Isss Than seventy five cents
c.ris 10 Business Directory, of six lines or less
ysa,iv Advertisements have the privilege Of three
changes t .,...
busiuess Advertisements only. All others charged
py the square.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21
SEPTENBER 5th, 1864.
NEW AND FAVORITE
passenger L Express Freight Line.

E8Sk - - -,:.s..ss.s;s,ls.
uhIhOlT & MILWAUKEEP RAILROAD
10 connection with the
Wv AND PowxRFvl rPrxR caHIv STEAMSHIPS
UH1hOIT" x MILWAUKEE"
follows: N@'os VIII leave O"osso as
GOING WEST:
Nj 1press-At 10 Is A. " for Milwaukee.
Nras ~ 10 2 NJ for Milwaukee
sa--At 30 P. NJ for Grand Rapids.
GOING EAST.
MI M Hprsss-At 20 A. NJ. for Ds,roi,
M Hi-A. ~ .5 P. NJ, for Detroit.
~-''-Ai 4oP- NJ for Detroit
aud nm. at Detroit Owosso and Grand fave,
% Detro;, TpS,npany's p,ap Ferry steamer, windsor
'A0'e Hotel above Depot, at Grand Haven.
RTTSs ears on all Night Trains
ssrapo Line is open for Public Bnsin.ss
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Che State 8epublitan:

rrsusHxD EvERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, ri
JOHN A KERR * CO.,
TO waox ALL Business coSHuNoAIioNs sHorip
BE ADDREssf3
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NnlrCAt~
New Rochelle y Y
n. VI Jackson. Dear Sir-If feelita pleasure thus
Of my accord % bear testimony the excellence
II the German Bit;ers. some years since being af-
rictcd with Dyspepsia. used The d with very beueG-
cal results have often rec0mm 70 led them % per-
enfechled bv that t0rmentiug disease and have
heard from them the most differing testimonials as
O. their great value In CASES Of general debility
believe II t. he atomic that cannot he surpassed.
: NJ LYONS
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

From the Rev Ihos. Winter. Pastor Il Roxborough
Baptist Church.
nr. Jackson Dear SRI fecl it due 10 your excel
lent preparation, Hollands German Bitters TO add
my testimony % the deserved reputation il has OBJ
tanned have Tor years, - times. been troubled
with great disorder in my head and nervous system
was advised by friend O. try bottle Of your Ger
man Btters ! di - AMI have experienced great
AMI unexpected relief. my health has been very
materially bendtted ! confidently recommend the
article where I meet with cases similar 10 my own
and have been assured by many q their good effects
respectfully yours, 7 WlNTER.
p4v N,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

From Rev J. :. Herman, Of The German Reformed
Church Kutzt0Nn, Berks County, Pa
Dr. c NJ. Jackson: Respected Sir-I have been
troubled With Dyspepsia nearly twenty years, and
have never used any medicine that did me a much
good as H3ohlni-s Btiers ! am very much i'm
proved IN health, after h-s is- 'lkca I've bottles
Yol-s. with respect, J. : SHERMAN
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-09-21

From the Rv. M Lyons. formerly pastor Of the
Columbus u. J D ami Mlest7wu, pa J Baptist
Churches
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
D0rrKD ~ raE srATz KEPUsIcAs, JAS. T. 1904.
Ten Lines or less considered a square,
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-05

MM TEAcY, the commissioner from the
81, 900 prisoners in And-rsOnvillr (Ga) in
fulilment Of his. mission, cndeavorp,l to
zee The President, but Mr.. LncnIn refu>, d
to zee him. Thus the representatives uf
5000 mortified, unhappy and broken
hearted soldiers Of the Union, have been
refused an audience by the President.
1t is in his power TO librrare them by ex.
change, but with the HendiShness charac.
teristic OF the man and the party he rep
resentS, he brutslly refuses to strike of
their chains and restore them to liberty |!
How like the people Of California this exs
h'tisioN OS t"T-'a"7 Tassri on the part of
" Father Abraham" Ior our war warn sol
diersH The hrartIrss despot would ruin
the country to free the negro. and yet he
turns deaf ear to and treats with con
tempt the appeal Of thirty live thousand
white soldiers whom the fortune of war
has thrOwn into Southern prisons.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-05

EVERY Democratic yote is a petition for
the return Of gold and silver as a curreu
cy. Every Democratic vote is petition
for an AdminiStIa alton that will recngn,z,.
the supremacy Of the Constitution and
the laws, and their binding force on Pres
ident and Cabinet, ~ we'll as the people.
Every Democratic vote is a petition for
civil liberty and fnr the aboli>hment ni
spies and inf"rmers. Every Democratic
vote is petition for honest rulers and
competent commanders, for a speedy ter.
IninaIiOn "f the var. an honorable peace.
en- undivi ed country. for rusty swords
and bayOnets. aud shining pl"ughSharc>
and pruning hooks, Tor feae widows
end fathcrlesS children. for friendly inter
course and heaven burn charity ,and more
happy tiresides and undivid, d family cir
cles. Every Abolition vote is a p, tition
for increased taxes. for de>Irucii"n Of
property, for negro eQnality. for corrup
tion, for greenbarks aud slaughter.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-05

Nix. LINCOLN draws his salary in gold
The soldier, the labOrer and the mechanic
those who fight the battles, build the
rail- Dads and construct the ships for the
nation = receive their wages, If ever paid,
in greenbackSl The President who has
driven gold GU. of sight abolished it a.
the currency Of the poor man. demand,
his pay in that Democratic "lrgal tender, '
refusing to touch his own filthy rags
The p"nr soldier, lab0rrr AMI nrchan,r,
engaged in the service 0f "lhe best Gov
rrnneni in the world" Ga government Of
the people" j. must take their pittarcr in
rags" or nothing, because they are an
Ambition ''l. gal tender" for all claims
against the Government--except,ind ind, I'd,
the salary Of the great American Nero,
Abraham Africanus I.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-05
TBEMOUHTAIN DEMOCRAT.

WHAT HAVE We IN RETURN |. - Ahra.
ham Lincoln has been the cause If more
misery, hsS made mere cripplrs. widows
and orphans, has filled more graves, than
any msn Of whom modern history makes
mention. lie has been justly named the
"Arcbitect Of Ruin; the Destroyer Of
The White Race" He has sent whnle
SsnsSations Of gallant and gifted young
men t. the grave; and what has he to show
for the awful SacriticeG He has had near
y three millions Of men and upwards II
&cs..Sss' 52Na.&sdd millions os dollars; be
has had the finest armies and the largest
and brst fleets that the world ever saw :
snd Whst good for the country has he
sccO@plished What return has he made
70 the country for it's generosity Has
be crushed the rebellion! MOI Has he
strengthened the Union sentiment of the
SOuthI NOT Has he added To its pros
perity, its greatness or its gloryl Nnl
What has he dOneI He has sLrou,led
the country in mourning, lnwered it, dig
nifty, disgrnced its character, triflvd wi h
its interest and emancipsted Ge~ th"u.
sand negrorsI He has robbed the people
Of their liberties. violated his pledg. 9.
broken the laws. trampIed upon the Con.
stitutiOn, aud, with bitter mockery, de.
clared his will the supreme law Of the
land"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-05

READER, more depends upO' the result
Of the election on Tuesday next. than was
ever before decided by the votes If peo
Ple. IL you vote for LincoI', you will
cast your ballot for negro equality ard the
erection Of despoti>nl upon the ruins ol
the best government the world ever saw.
But, if you vote for Mcclellan your ballot
will be cast for the perpctuation of tn
free institutions b"qneathcd to us B.,
Washington, and consecratel by the
blood ol the heroes Of the Revolution -
We cannot doubt y"u; you " i'll ail us Ia
restore the Union and preserve the Con
Stilution, 81 dear to us and bound to our
hearts by so many hallOwrd ticsi