The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-05-03
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The news OF the assassination OF the
President. reached Little Rock on the NOR
ming OF the 18th. The Legislature. after
passing appropriate resolutions. adjourned
A large mass meeting was held in the eve
ming; appropriate addresses were made and
cOndemnatOry resolutions passed. A tiag
OF truce, IN charge Of an officer Of Kirb,
Smiths command, has been several DAYS al
Little Rock. The flag sent by Gen. Reyn-
Odds 10 Pagan, with the same terms as
granted Lee. had been DELAYED by HIGH
water and had not returned on the 18th.
1t is estimated that Secretary Stanton's
order will dismiss from the military service
at least 80, 900 persons.
The latest advices show that there is a
good prospect of capturing JEFF DAVIS spe-
Gle and baggage train, if not himself aud
the Cabinet.
The MOrmOns are putting up private
/ line Of telegraph in Utah, al a cost OF $500
a mile in gold.
The Amherst Massachusetts, almshouse
last year paid all the pauper expences, and
lett surplus 10 the credit OF the farm OF
four hundred and seventy-twO dollars
while the appraisal Of property now on the
farm exceeds that OF last year by one thOus-
and five hundred dollars
The records Of Libby Prison. from its
commencement 10 its close have been Sc
cured by Gen. Weitzel, and will be pre-
served for future reference. They show the
date and home Of every man who entered
there. and the time he lived or was ex-
changed.
The Indiana papers complain OF the pres
ence OF gangs Of sypsies in that state.
The city OF Troy has just DESTROYED its
old fractional currency, issued in 1862.
The news Of the fall Of Richmond reached
England on April II, and produced an in
tense excitement. Il was universally adj
mitted that the end Of the rebellion was
near AT hand The Confederate loan fell 10
%, and ive-twentes went up 10 IS.
The Quebec papers give a list of the ships
building IN that district The whole num-
Der Is iorty-three, with an aggregate Of 80
10 tons. The number building this wear
shows a large falling OF from last year
II is estimated at the Treasury DEPART
ment that the daily expenses ofthe govern
ment have been reduced nearly one million
dollars per day since the surrender of Lees
army. The clerical and other forces of the
Ouartermaster's Department is 70 be i'm
mediaiely reduced dfly per cent.
Secretary Seward still continues To
improve very rapidly and * is believed be
will be able 10 attend cabinet meeting i'm
a few days.
y correspondent writing, from Raleirh
says the secession sentiment there i very
far from beng Subdued. On the contrar,..
the people, while evidently afraid 10 exhibi
their real feelings, are INTENSITY ipcenseJ
against their cOnquerOrs. The women are
excessively bitter. and do not hesitate 10
assail the soldiers with whom they come in
contact, with the most shameful vilupera-
tons.
Transactions in gold were very limited n
New York on Saturday. and the price weak.
The ruling figure yesterday has been l46 IA
Now The military events have ceased 10 a.
feet the standing Of the public credit. the
fluctuations IN gold are chiefly the result OF
the changing aspect OF foreign exchange.
and other movements affecting the supply
Of gold.
Since the restriction on travel between
New York and Richmond has been removed
hundreds Of persons from the North have.
passed through New York for the latter
place, on visits of curiosity or pleasure.
Considerable disorder has existed n New
York for the past few days among the num-
oers Of troops who have passed through
mat city. Several have, been killed 6v
lighting among themselves.
The Boston 4drertlSer has Washington
ietler winch says 1t Is probable Mr. Seward
VIII remain III the Cabinet though he NAV
POssiO1y 1ehder his resignation - 4 matter
=, lotHi- III lhe event of his retirement his
piace would probably be offered 10 Mr.
sumner; IN ease he declines, it Will be of
ere1 - naIis7 Francis Adems. Ii is ru-
nioIeu u.al me Iast steamer took out an in
vitation for Mr.. Adams to return bome as
soon As convenient 1t Is not known f,r
what purpose.