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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
The Indictment Of JEFF. Davis and John
G. Breckenridge.
Important Statement.


Washington Despatch to Philadelphia Press.
have just had al interview with DR.. J.
r. BigelOw, OF Alexandra, Va, one Of the
Grand Jurors Of the United States District
Court for Virginia, which recently met al
Norfolk. He says the jury has found a
true bill Of indictment against Jefferson
Davis and John c. Breckinrldge for treason
against the United States. The sentiments
OF the Jury were remarkably unanimous on
all important subjects brought To their at
tentOn. They are al VirGinians, and
many of them have suffered in person and
property al the hands Of the rebel leaders
Five OF the jurors were imprisoned in Cas-
tie Thunder during the rebellion for refus-
ing 10 subscribe allegiance to the rebel
usurpation. AS might be expected, these
gentlemen belong TO that class known as
Southern Radicals The statement that
the foreman Of the Jury. Mr.. j. Gillingham,
refused 10 serve after listening to the charge
of Judge Underwood, is entirely incorrect.
Mr.. Gillingham. who belongs to the Socie-
" OF Friends. stated that he had never &C
ted in that position before. and did not like
to assume il, lest he should he UNEQUAL TO
the task But ne agreed entirely with the
views presented in judge UnderwOod's
charge. After some explanations as to the
nature Of his duties. Mr. Dillingham; con-
scented TO act as foreman, and signed the
bill of indictment on behalf Of the Grand
Jury. The document has been forwarded
TO the Attorney General Of the United
States
Without betrayiug secrets. | am at liber-
" 10 say that the proofs OF Davis treason,
as well as that OF Breckenridge, brought be-
fore the jury, we're overwhelming, and as
tOnished even the jurors. What is more
remarkable is the fact that the majority Of
the witnesses had been either in the civil or
military service Of the rebellion.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
POLITICAL.

Hon. Henry :. Lane Of Indiana, posit-
iyeIy dechnees q reelection as L. 6. Sena-
tor IRON that state.
Gov. stone. Of Iowa, has been engaged
By the Radical Republicans Of Missouri 10
canvass that State in opposition 70 Cen
Frank Blair.
Gov. Crawford. Of Kansas. is reported az
endorsing The Presidents policy. He i the
onlv one Of the State officers belonging 10
that school Of politics.
An exchange saws tin box. especially
adapted 10 hold National bonds impaired
q sinister aspect 20 the recent attempt 10
elect United states Senator IN New Jersey.
That device seems 20 be on IL travels; 20
have reached Connecticut, and 10 he pre-
pairing 70 visit New Hampshire and Yer
mont.
After the vote for Senator, in the House,
on "Wednesday. was announced, by which
il appeared that seven Union votes we're
cast contrary 10 the agreement made m the
caucus. Mr. Burr. Of the Hartford Times.
went 10 70 Mr.. Barnum and said: ' Well,
We are raking out your party. We have
got out seven TO-DAY" " Yes, " replied Mr.
Barnum. The same number that was
raked out Of Mary Aagdalene. "-Brldge-
port fLl. Standard
A Chicago special 10 the Cincinnati Ga
zette SAYS there IL a well-autheniicated ru-
NOR that the Chicago Republican will
change front next week, and come out as a
Johnson Administration journal. Chas.
A. Dana, edltOr-iu-chief. and Col Mack,
the business manager, will leave the cOcern.
The new dynasty has not been made public.
bot Jas " SheShan. al present principal
writer for the Republican, will remain.
The Democratic State Committee q Hi
nois, held a session in Chicago, on Tuesday
al which il was resolved that State Con-
VenliOn should he held in the latter part Of
August. Ito be composed Of delegates
chosen by all those people Of Illinois who
deprecate the disuniOn schemes OF the rad
zeal faction Of the Republican party, and
who desire 10 support. in the most efficient
manner. the patriotic policy Of the Presi- !
dent on the question Of The speedy restOra- /
ton Of the Union"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
An Early State Convention.

The true policy OF the Republican party
OF Michigan, in our opinion is 10 he early
In the field. Il - probable that Congress
will speedily perfect lis plan Of recOnstruc-
ton. and the party ought TO be fully organ
lied and ready 10 90 10 work IN earnest
There must aud will be a stout struggle
over any plan that can be devised, even the
best: and the sooner the work IS begun,
end the more energeticaly it's pushed for
ward. the more certain and complete will he
our success. Michigan ought 10 record her
verdict in no stinted or doubtful majority;
but, If possible, he more emphatic and unan-
imous in favor of Right and Freedom than
ever before. The themes 10 he discussed
are iul OF the most momentOus conse-
auence; and their discussion should be
thorough and general enough TO reach and
include the whole people. For such u dis
cussiOn ample time is requisite.
IL the policy Of the President contem-
plates the insidiOus undermining operations
In Michigan which have been resOrted 10 IN
other states, 10 dsintegrate and weaken the
Republican strength. his best opportunity to
accomplish mischief is furnished by delay,
for the same reason that desertiOns are more
numerous and intrigue more industrious
and successful IN an army resting idly in
camp, than during active hostllities in an
energetic campaign. IL may be said that
these disabilities apply equally TO our adj
versarIes; but it is an answer 10 that TO
state the truth that the Republican party
Der has. and probably ever must depend
upOn argument and the justice Of its cause
for success; intrigue, which is the peculiar
weapon Of prejudice and evil. being foreign
10 its use and incompatible with its princi-
pies.
For these and other reasons, We favor an
early state Convention OF the Republican
party this year, aud urge our Radical Co
tempOraries throughout the State to can
yass the subject, and give utterance 10 the
sentiments OF their respective districts re-
garding the policy they deem best in the
Post.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
George Peabody.
The Record of = Noble Life.

The New YORK EreaiEg Post gives the
following brief biography ofthe far famed
London Banker, George Peabody:
Mr. Peabodys welcome back to tie land
OF his birth Will be hearty. Although q
private citizen his career has been 30 DIS
iinsuished. and bis beoeiactiOus have been
50 munllceni. that he belongs 10 the pub
lie; and bis past record = 0se OF which his
country men particularly nave reason 10 De
proud
Born in Danvers Massachusetts. on Feb
ruary Is. 1875. he had a. first 10 struggle
with poverty. Ike most OF our very rch
men. Beginning his commercial career -
a clerk with a Danvers grocer, ~ the age
OF II: afterwards employed n the same
capacity al TLeiiOrd. Vermont. and New
/ burVpOrt. Massachusetts he gradually but
slowly improved his condition. until, IN
1914 be became managing partner II q
Wholesale dry goods mouse, With Mr. Elisha
! Riggs al Georgetown, D. c.. the latter FUR
nishlug the capital. The next year the
house was removed 10 Baltimore Ii pros
pered, and IN leZ2 branch houses were es-
ta5lished 10 New York and Philadelphia
In 1872, by the retirement OF Mr.. Riggs, Mr.
Peabody became the senior partner 10 the
house, and in 1887 be took Up his perma-
nent residence in England, having pre-
viOusly visited that country on private bus
mess, as well as 10 transact important he
gotiatlons entrusted 10 him by The State Of
Maryland.
In ls43 Mr.. Peabody withdrew from the
drv-goOds business and established him
self in London as q merchant and banker,
MS house soon becoming the hea quarters
Of Americans in London, and the centre Of
American news and Intelligence.
His first large gift, sent in 1882 10 his ma
tive town OF Dauvers was . check for $40.
600, 10 be expended for The founding Of a
town library and institute. This handsome
gift WAS aiterward Increased 10 SOC. 600.
besides an additional $40, 600 for branch
library at North Danyers. He also con
tributed $40, 000 10 the first Grinnell expe-
dition 70 the Arctic ocean, and in 1861
gave $500. 600 10 found scientific and
Literary Institute al Baltimore with
pledge TO increase this SUN 10 $500, 600
His largest and mot notable donations,
however have been 10 the poor OF the city
where most Of bis fortune has been made.
They amount in all TO G450 600 sterling-a
gift SO magnificent as 10 have lately recey-
ell the especial Acknowledgement Of Queen
Victoria, in a letter which We published d
few days since. This unprecedented dOna-
ton was not the display Of an ostentstious
and exceptional liberality, but was so much
in harmony with Mr.. Peabody known gen
crosby Ofcharacter as 10 deserve the uni |
versal commentator it received.
Mr.. Peabody, although now past 20 years |
OF age, has. We trust, yet before him many |
years Of vigorous life and usefulness He
has already accomplished life work with |
which he may well be satisfied, especially as
he has acted as his Own executor in the be- |
stOwment OF hls charities.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30

Wise Otherwise.

Henri A. Wise made speech az Rich
nOud cOmmemorating the anniversary OF
Stouewsll JacksOn's decease. Il l. IN tie
old fre-eatlng vein, and full Of the passion
and sxtravagance which characterize al
his revolutionary harangues. He Is now
seeking martyrdOm, but Is not likely 10 &c,
ANYTHING more than contemplate notO-
riety.
II don't know that I am 3 prisoner.
Laughter am bound by no chain.
have pass 70 20 where | please upon the
soil OF my native and Al least Gen.
Grant SAYS 20. I may be arrested, but !
want 10 man living 10 tel NE whittier
might 90. Cheers | have the proud
satisfaction Of saying that l fought until
re had Won the privilege OF being paroled.
Applause. There is no authority here or
elsewhere 10 arrest NE, or 10 stop my mouth
SO long as | obey the conditions Of that
parole; and upon that parole / shal! stand
80 long as live. LApp.ause.l You call
me prisoner OF war; / am not prisoner
OF war. II prisoner al al, | am prisoner
Of peace. Among the last shots fred by
infantry at Appomattox were those fired ~
the troops that had the honor and pride
10 lead; and there a. AppOmsttO1 peace
was brought about.
3. You call The cause lost: il IL not lost.
II il Is lost, the cause OF civil liberty s
doomed. for il. too. is lost. There Was q
Paradise lost and Paradise regained, and
there will be a Paradise regaiued n this
country. The blood that has been spilled
il too precious. / should not believe In a
God If did not believe that 4 special
providence would yet give victory 10 and
81 frf.r~rth rf civil IfIarfu IN fitfa
country.
"One thing can be said. there was one
man who could not be driven 10 DO that
which he d. not consent TO do. AS long
a. one mal ia this COmmOnwealth-[a voice
What Commonwealth ~ What Common
wealth. There never was but one Virginia.
But tell you, Old Virginia is not at home.
She will come back one Of these DAYS, and
then the devil take the hindmOst. l am
and will tell her when she comes
what has been done in her absence. I'll |
say, Mamma, Jour children did not DO
that. IL was done by impOstors and pre-
tenders. Again, ! gay there u but one
Virginia They have taken and are WELD |
ing her powers II am a traitor. why |
dom. they Try me. have lost my lands !
and property, but | would clean boots on |
your streets sooner than bow 10 usurpatlOn. |
II had triumphed. l should have favored /
stripping them naked. [Laughter.l Par
don They night have appealed FOR par
don, but | would have seen them damned /
before | would have granted it, For
myself, the boot beng on the other lee. !
AXE no Oaths. l ask DO pardons = Pro-
onged cheers will give you that brig
lde-the old, the lasting, the enduring
Wise Brigade" ICheers and applause
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
Senator Towards Speech.

Senator Howard, Of Michigan, IN his
recent speech on Reconstruction, told
pretty nearly the whole truth about the
Presidents policy He stated that the
President. in assuming TO reOrganize the
States without the legislative authority Of
Congress, was acting without law, and that
in cody ignoring the power OF Congress
over the status Of seeded States, and in
denying 10 Congress any other power than
that OF deciding upon the qualifications Of
It's members, he was guilty of usurpatIOn.
Nj Howard also plainly expressed the
opinion that any attempt by the President
TO reOrganize a rebel Congress would lead
TO his removal, and that the North would
fight rather than submit 10 such reyOlu-
ton. These are sound sentiments. We
only regret that thus far Congress has not
acted upon them. by going 10 the root OF
the reconstruction difficulty, the denial
by JOhnsOn's prOclamatiOns Of the
right Of suffrage TO loyal men, and so re-
organizing every seeded State government
as 10 rectify the error. Congress, rs a
body, has declined 10 exercise the powers
they have over the reconstruction question.
At least hundred members OF Congress
profess to he in favor OF an extension OF
the suffrage. Not one Of them has voted
20 exercise the power which they all believe
they possess The excuse is q fear that
the people are not prepared for II. We
tell them the people are not prepared for
any plan Of reconstruction in which il does
not exist, and they never will be.-Ch!cGg0
Tribune.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
The Culver Failure--Its Melancholy Re-
suits in his own District.
From the Titusvills Herald 7

From the Ttusvills Herald
This. the county seat. has until recently
been the residence of the aristOcracy and
wealth Of the country, but who have lust
had a terrible and fatal attack of financial
cholera by the collapse Of Culver. Penn &
Co., 10 the tune OF over million OF dollars
many Of its prominent citizens being re-
duced from atlluence 10 poverty. Yester-
day the said Hon. {. V. Culver. represen-
tative from this Congressional district, who
resides here, came home on a visit and was
arrested on various Offences and held 10
bail in near one hundred thousand dollars
His failure is estimated at five million dol
lars, aud it IS doubtful if there are any
assets beyond paying preferred creditors.
Such credulity aud such credit was hardly
ever bestowed upon any one man OF firm,
and in ike ratio have the public been
grossly and criminally deceived, both
banks and individuals. The extent Of the
disaster is still unknown. While others
subscribed and paid in their money for
stock IN the different banks in which this
honorable was interested, he subscribed
largely and in a great measure thereby con-
trolling these banks--as We are informed
by his credit0rs-and also that the late ID
vestigati0ns showed. instead OF paying d
single dollar for his stock he went 70 New
York. gave the banks credit in the bank
in- house of Culver. Penn < Co. 10 the
amount Of his stock. and 80 lived and
thrived. and gave his entertainments AZ au
expense Of S25. QUO TO the foreign capital
iSts nj Pith0le and the Ike. and pretended
10 scatter bOuntiful charities almost Ike the
wind and finally busted. aud a. this on
other peoples money. His name, that six
months ago elicted almost universal praise.
now creates almost universal anathema.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
Nor CAsr DovN.-There was a genera

NOT CAST DOwN.-There was q general
raking over Of the Departments one day
last week 10 Washington. 20 ascertain how
many persons we're employed whose claims
did not rest a. service in the army. \ cor
respondent says:
" All the ladies were asked L they had
lost relatives IN tie army. one widow
poor. but merry. said her son and brother
would have been 10 The army. If she ever
Lad one. AMI her husband, too, only be
died before the war. but she had an uncle
killed IN the war Of lsl2. AID she would
dig k.Rl up right away Il : would 10 any
good
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
New Anecdote of Mr.. Lincoln---How be
Played the part Of Joseph.

The New York correspondent Of the Gin
cInnati Commercial IS responsible for the
following story Of another Joseph. viz:
A good, and what is better, an unpub-
lished and authentic story about Mr. Lin
coin. came 10 me the other day from a re
liable friend, which may as well be set up
on your types now as at anT other time.
Conversing with Hon. James A Briggs
formerly State Agent Of Ohio in New York.
one day at the White House, the late Pres
Ident said in reference TO the rush OF office
seekers and their ingenious devices 10 Sc
cure his attention:
why, Briggs, I believe there is even
system Of female brokerage in Office here
in Washington. for | am constantly beset
by women Of all sorts, high and low, pretty
and ugly, modest and the other sort. Here.
yesterday. a very handsome young woman
called she would not take a denial. was
admitted, and went straight 10 work solicit
ing a certain office for SOMEBODY supposed
10 be her husband. She plead his cause
dexterOusly, eiOquently, and at times was
almost successful bv her impOrtunate en-
treaties. By degrees she came closer and
closer TO me as | sat IN my chair. until
really her face came so near my own that
thought she wanted me 10 kiss her When
my indignation came to my relief and,
drawing myself back and Strengthening
myself up | gave her the proper sort OF
look, and said: Mrs. You are very
pretty, and it's very tempting; BUT WONT. -
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30

ALLEGAS As A FRUIT COUSry.-Mr. J.
Mccormick OF Maniius-Oue Of the most
eminent hOrticulturists Of our county, out
OF an orchard Of 500 trees, has taken ST.
600 worth of apples over and above the
cost Of picking, and this too at single
harvest. Many others among our friends
on the lake shore are doing equally we'll
In fact nearly every town in our county Is
well adapted 10 iruit culture. --iileyaH
journal.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
COMMISSIONERS Nom

- We The undersigned, having hrer -
The Probate Court ior the county az ir,s.--'
sioners on Tie estate Of Joseph { Rst.r -.
county, deceased, g. settle kld sai.st II
against said estate, Go hereby give not., ;.
u al meet for Tat purpose al Tie oaiss ~
year. 10 The cry OF lansing. DO al ,-..-,' :.
o. Monday the - DAY 90 5r'y. Isee 81 H..
81 day - September. iso6 AID rtnrsi,r -.
oi November lso6 - 10 O'Clock - 49,
- M aths from ias IA 81 NJ, lea NJ
ni'et Tor The prostnt4i az C.a.u.s -
estate
lated al Lansing THIS IA isy Of Nas 10
JAs. n k>Ek.
s'N~] ERA ! Ny .
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30

\ DIR. WINSHiP ANONG U>.-One OF our
stout and hrawny villagers Mr.. Vim. Cady.
last week lifted our village cannon from
the ground and placed il upon his shoulders.
The cannon weighed $40 los. Where IS DR.
Winship Of the hub OF the Universe III
(eq0n Journal
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS

be lnters gle1 q nei a he >ltl DlFs
~ q Tie Pcrt Harcn Pay CITY AL lansing Stale Road
win be ~ thr Ithaca Hote. TIE vsCe q Ithaca ca
Monday the e5lh DAY o. Jure next At 10 o'clock
anl a. TIE Loier House. ia Tie village OF 81
L0uis the DAY following a. the hour above men
tened Tor tie purpose Of sttilg loos ~ lie lowest
responsible bidders % grub aae and construct that
portion IS The ssc road between Il village Of Ithaca
81 The North lac u Cr.iiot county.
For specifications q Tie w0Tk. apply . NE 81 =
LOUIS GratCt eolnty At the and pace q ct
llE
Ample security w4l De required fcr the f-ldliuent
o. al contracts livento complete TIE obs w.nin Gee
y-ar from she Date q. lrttuS
Tie ristt is reserved 90 reject al bids Lot A. tie
i-tere-t of The stole
Dated Ithaca Hi-h May 18Th Is66
5's NJ F. y. WtLLtK, Oommiss ioner.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

= Tie -u --rsiE 1ec Comm s.. -ltr ul ClT.s % ~
OF TIE fCr- H-r1r Bsy flts &C l-.lslls >si- Esa
All tr 20 lrake hot-- u tie to lst o Green tlsh
% Fri-as tt- - "a! 1i J-1e rsNt a. 10 c.ocs
Ter tie T-r4sr q lettlrs ttr irt g.. BALI perrl.
heat read G. alross tt- OFe- s-sl Marsh tie re o.
sad Rad 1h- ~crs O. commerce tie r. - a, hard
ana ol tie south Size ~ iAe marsh. alr 60 Re pEl
Tor 10 state lands for spec nlst.ous q work apply
60 lie -n1e-siE1ei or 60 p. ferr .n 4 - leh.
-r..llsr srecihcstCls Will tt st0 a. the liue u
letting S-c-ri.y VII &c require Tor Tie flldil 1rut
oi al contracts he CHI . -eseryed 10 relecs al
lbs 20 q the interest a. The -iste
lated 81 Jp1ls Nav q. $50
57S-w4 + -. WtlLtR. Conmi-Eloner.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
Fast Horses.

John Mitchell, in letter to the New York
NelrS, gives the following horse news:
"In the matter of horses. France Is de-
didedly taking the lead Of Englaad. There
are no such splendid carriage horses to be
seen anywhere as in Paris, and for cavalry
remOunts and animals to be used in
draught, this country is now Independent
Of all others though not many years ago
France was q large purchaser Of horses
both in Germany and in England This IS
due in great measure, 10 the excellent al
ministrauon OF the h0rGS, great stallion es-
adjustments, carefully maintained in all
the departments. There IS also, independ-
eut of the Government. a S0ctefe HiDDig1te.
to encourage the breeding Of superior
draught and farm horses, 10y means OF priz-
es OF a sufficient amount 10 tie an induce
ment 10 stock raisers. As for race hOrses.
Glad q eur beats every thing on the habit
able globe. There Is no horse IN England
that has the least chance with him. and he
was brought over from that country to run
fOr-Or rather 10 win, OF course, the splen-
did cup. worth 10, zoe Francs, together with
10000 francs in money. at the race of sun
day last. IN the BOis de BOulOugne. Two
horses started with him. but he won at 8
canter. GladiateGr is now established as a
public character ard iavOrite Of the Paris
ian world.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-30
STATE ROADS. &C.


- ~ - - ~ ~ ID u = ~ II
- AoAlI y slcr -r-t-y ElTrc tr1t j. Pursuance
G. Aci y II q s.s Laws Z ~ san o. 1851 pro
IN .or tt oous Tl,tcr u tie "a ac s-d By >;.is
RAJ shall et TIE fcc> icr fhe st-cCtscr ri that
p4-i q rCs- Kat lee De- -ct1 ire sss Cty and
IlScQ-a .slk El-c Ne-- o. tle -. Aver - the
Fortsl-uat u irrrt -c-lt 80 llts .t- s q
jane SO a. 20 c-cCA - t1e fc- q tie scr
ner O. Centre and Wster streets IN the township ~
Portsmouth
I'll esch. 90 she ..Rrs- responsible tl lle- iaAl
~ 1lN- stC--frf fo- TIE faf.l- Irre-lls c. n lis
c-lIrslt SIX 0-s l ne uar--- sd r.a.
l. be o-AL be T. uls-ec safe s1d the cicr
90 he Comm Ter 50 Az f.1r f-eyl 30 ite s-.e
f2s meats ci ste ct.ltla. l. ~ - mate il Sxaup
l4n.s. % III crr1tftor en- Lasl accf rrsl-e E tnr
-ts a. Is Tatr .i ha n-rei and f-s acres 90 tle
-l- ustr-cie- - tlr Specifications and. accepted
ID c1-fcr1lty c. Art - IL. .s-.-I Laws g lSss.
al- Tie a-l-r ---4al.s thereto ~. d. f'rce.
s-svs THOMAS STtrENS,N
Portsmouth. Nay l+th. 1896. Conl.lis- .o1er