Lansing directory, 1867

For the Fall and Winter Trade of 1867-8.

TjAjx&ing, nvricnia^^.

ClothiDg - H. Hitchcock & Co., 1

Drugs - Brisbin & Conely, 2

Tremont House, 2

Star Restaurant, 3

Insurance - House, Jones & Porter, 4

Books, etc. - Hitchcock & Bra, 5

Boots and Shoes - J. Van Keuron, 7

Hardware - Armstrong & Saint, 8

Groceries - E. B. Millar & Co., 9

Music and Books - Bordwell, 10

Hardware - T. B. Thrift, 10

City Book Store - A. J. Viele, 11

Music Hall - A. J. Viele, 12

Painting - Shattuck & Murphy, IS

Dentristry - H. C. Rockwell, 13

Jewelry - B. P. Richmond, 13

Meat Market-^-L. S. Jenison, 13

Painting - J. W. Van Keuren, 15

Meat Market - Carmichael & Stephenson, 15

Omnibus and Hack Line - C. T. Marks, 15

Planing Mill - Burgess & Wolcott, 15

Hardware, etc. - Dart & Davis, 1(5

Hardware - A. N. Hart & Son, 17

Barbering Saloon - C . H. Martin, 18

Building and Painting - C. C. Dodge, 18

Gunsmith Shop - Fred Trostcl, 19

Jeweler - C. A. Shafer, 19

Livery - Daniels & Parmentcr, 19

Groceries - J. Esselstyn & Sons, 20

Clothing - I). G. Peck, 21

Harness, etc. - G H. Cook, 22

Boots and Shoos - S. Morehouse, 22

New York Clothing Store - J. F. Schadt & Co , 22

Millinery - Mrs. C. A. Northrop, 22

High School - M. V. Rork, 23

Drugs and Groceries - E. E. Gould, 23

City Market - Andrew Bertch, . . .- 24

Boots and Shoes - Johns & Bailey, 25

Dry Gio Is - S. S. Coryell, 25

Dry Goods and Clothing - H. Ingersoll. 26

Drugs - Tookor & Tillotson, 27

Furniture - A. B. Stuart, 27

Boots and Shoes - J. J. Brown, 28

Boarding House - J. P. Baker, 29

Glove and Whip Factory - E. R. Thomposn, 29

Photographer - Phil. Eugelhart, 29

Auction and Commission - 0. A. Jenisoo & Co.. 31

Millinery - Mrs. M Brower, 32

Hoop Skirt Manufactory - Mrs. C. Shumway, 32

Harness - J. Somerville & Co. , 32

Barbering Saloon - J. Davis, 32

Foundry and Machine Shop - Metlin & Tunison, 33

Dry Goods, etc - E. M. Cowles, 33

Furniture - D. W. Buck. 34

Boots and Shoes - "Woodworth & Son, 35

Dress and Cloak Maker - Mrs. J. B. Lewis, 35

Lansing House - M. Hudson, 35

Drugs - Frank Wells, 36

Hardware - Williams & Watkins, 37

Millinery - Mrs. L. Whekin, 37

Drafting - I. Gillett, Jr.., 37

Foundry and Machine Shop - M. S. Baker, 38

State Iusurauce Co., 39

Commercial College - H. P. Bartlett, 40

Cloak and Dress Maker - Mrs. C. G. Vreeland, 40

Printing - John A. Kerr & Co. , 40

Tbis is to certify that we have printed lor C. P. Smith, 4,000 copies of " Lansixu City

150 Washington Ave.,

The only EXCLUSIVE DEALERS of the above goods in Lansing, offer the LARGEST and best se- lected stock of Goods in the City, to which we in- vite attention.

Prices always the Low- est. Gentlemanly treat- ment and honorable deal- ing assured to all.

If a man wants tew get at his aktual dimensions let him visit a grave-yard.

If any man wants tew be an old bachelor, and get sick at a boarding tavern, and have a back room in the 4th story, and a red-haired chamber maid bring his water gruel to him in a tin wash-basin, I have alwus sed, and I stick to it yet, he has got a perfect rite to go it.

Owing to the high price and skarci- ty of veal in Nu York sitty, meny of the first families are using artificial calves. They say it helps to finish out the leg of mutton fast rate.

If yew want to save trouble and expense, buy your carpets of I. H.

When a man loses his helth, then he fust begins to take care of it. This is good judgment ! This is !

It is getting so now-a-daze if a man can't cheat in some way he ain't

Success in life iz apt to make us forget the time when we was'nt much. It is so with the frog on the jump, he can't remember that he was a tadpole - but other folks can.

If you want tew save trouble and expense, buy your carpets of I. H.

When you buy your groceries, re- member that Esselstyn's is the place tew go for he has all kinds.

An individual tew be a fine gentle- man, has either got to be born so or be brought up to it from infancy; he kante learn suddenly any more than he can learn to talk iujun korrectly by

"Papa," said a little urchin to his father the other day, " I saw an editor go down street the other day."

"Did you, sonny? How did you know he was an editor?"

"Cause I did."

"But, my son, he might have been a carpenter, a blacksmith, or a shoe-

"Oh, no, papa, he was an editor, for he was gnawing a bone, he had no stockings on, the crown was out of his hat, and his coat was torn. I am sure he was an editor."

Had this man just stepped into the store of Hitchcock & Co., at a trifling expense, he could have saved himself from that vile insult.

Successors to Fohes, Hitchcock # Co.,

Men's Furnishing Goods,

JYo. 116 Washington .lienue.

i^AJsrsiNGt, MicHiGkA:rsr.

The Largest and Best Stock of

WliicJx will !>e wold t>y tlxe Yard, or Out and. Made to

Order in the

Detroit White Lead* - It will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere, that the white lead used in painting the north wing of the Bussell House, that part fronting on Michigan avenue, is of home manufacture, hav- ing been made at the Detroit White Lead Works of Messrs. Worcester, Laible, & Standish, The building is particularly distinguishable for its re- markable whiteness, and has been uni- versally admired. The testimony of two practical painters, employed in painting the building, is that the De- troit white lead is of superior body and better covering qualities to that used on the remainder of the building for the outside coat. This is a worthy testimonial to home manufacture. - Advertiser and Tribune.

Pure Peninsula Lead iB unsurpassed in whiteness, fineness, and durability. It is whiter, more finely ground, and contains greater body and duration than any White Lead in the United

Sold by Brisbin & Conely, Agents for Detroit White Lead Works.

This is the case with the Tremont House, Jackson. The well-known rep- utation of the hosts of this popular house could not be bettered by any- thing we might say. Mr. F. L. Smith, has been connected with hotels for nearly twelve years; and has, during that time, been employed in most of the First Class Houses of the State. L. D. Hurd, has long been known as the Landlord of the. Tremont. This, we think, is a sufficient guarantee that they know "how to keep a Hotel," and we but reiterate the sentiments of all who may have had the pleasure of stopping with them, when we say: "They are the right men and in the right place." Those who may have business in Jackson cannot find a bet- ter House for the same price than the Tremont. Give them a calL

A radical change is about to be effec- ted in the mode of shoeing horses in France. The old fashioned shoe is to be altogether discarded; the hoof of the horse will be allowed to grow nat- urally, and it will be protected against accidents and wear and tear by being enclosed in a thin circle of iron, which will preserve it from danger without compressing it.

Woman is a delusion; but men hug

Brisbin & Conely,

General Druggists and Apothecaries, and Dealers in

[Linseed, Lard and Carbon Oils!

Having recently enlarged, refurnished and thoroughly renoyated the above House, we now ask for a continuance of the public patronage. It is located in the centre of the busi- ness portion of the city, and

But trvro Blocks from the M. 0. 9 and «T.* L. & ®. Rail-

road Depots.

Washington .avenue, Lansing, JtEich.

Lot>»ter-» and Sardine*, PifiTS Feet, Broiled JEXam,

Pickled Tongue, Picliled Tripe, Game and ITisn.

Breakfast from 6£ to 8 A. M. Dinner from 12£ to 2 P. M. Supper from 6 to 8 P. M.

Foreign and Domestic Fruits,

Confectioneries and Nuts.

Remember the Place!

Wash. ****., East Mide, 5th door north 2d JTat. Bank.

J. L. Smith, of the Star, favorably- known as the leading first class Resta- rant of Central Michigan, has recently associated with him P. H. Crissman, of Grand Rapids, and the firm have re- moved the above Restaurant, from the Hinman Block, opposite the Capitol, to the 5th door north of 2d National Bank, on Washington Avenue, where they are prepared to serve Warm Meals aL all hours, day and night. Thej have also a few pleasant rooms for the accommodation of transient guests. A large stock of choice Ales and Wines; also, pure Havanna Cigars and best brand Tobacco always on hand. They also keep a good assort- ment of Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Candies, Nuts, Holiday Toys, etc. It is the only house in the city where Clams and Shell Oysters are kept; Can and Keg Oysters warranted fresh, at wholesale and retail. Farmers having produce to dispose of will find it to their advantage to stop at the " Star," where they will always get the highest market price in cash, for Butter, Eggs, Dried Fruits, Honey, etc., etc.

The Sunken Jjake. - The Sentinel published at Jacksonville, Oregon, of the 12th uli, says: Several of our citi- zens returned last week from a visit from the Great Sunken Lake, situated in Cascade Mountains, about seventy- five miles north-east from Jacksonville. This lake rivals the famous valley of Sinbad the sailor. It is thonght to av- erage 2,000 feet down to tne water all round. The walls are almost perpen- dicular, running down into the water, and leaving no beach. The depth of the water is unknown, and its surface is smooth and unrufiled, and lies so far below the surface of the mountain that the air currents do not affect it. Its length is estimated at twelve miles, and its breadth at ten. No living man ever has, and probably never will be able to reach the water's edge. It lies silent, still and mysterious, in the bo- som of the " everlasting hills," like a huge well, scooped out by the hands of the giant gem of the mountain, in unknown ages gone by, and around it the primeval forests watch and ward are keeping. The visiting party fired a rifle several times into the water at an angle of forty-five degrees, and were able to note several seconds of time from the report of the gun until the ball struck the water. Such seems incredible but is vouched for by some of our most reliable citizens. The lake is certainly a most remarkable cu-

That system and management ren- der everything possible is proved by the success which has been won by this company, even from misfortune. That all should mutually agree to afford re- lief and indemnity to any suffering from accidents to which every one is liable, is the principle upon which this association is based, and the skillful adjustment and consumate execution of the plan have made it a blessing to many and a source of profit to those who have embarked in the enterprise. As our only mutual accident company, - as one that has amassed during the short term of its existence a hand- some surplus, and which, by the excel- lence of its organization and remarka- ble executive ability, has undoubted claims to general favor and confidence, we commend it to the favorable con- sideration of insurance agents and the insuring public, which should include all who are subject to accidents and have the wisdom to provide against their worst consequences. - ^. F. In- surance Monitor, fcn^ October, 1867.

Insurance effected on the lives of Horses and Cattle, by House, Jones & Porter, Lansing, Michigan.

In the July number of the Mo^itok we alluded as delicately as possible to a communication from a highly res- pectable source, charging some of the officers of this company with borrow- for the sake of defeating the Illinois insurance law. This accusation is re- iterated more circumstantially in the St. Louis Insurance Review. How long will the company remain content to lie under this infamous imputation, including perjury and a shameless be- trayal of public confidence ? We shall be only too happy to open our columns to a refutation of a charge so damag- ing to its interests and which ought to be no longer suffered to pass unchal- lenged. - N. Y. Insurance Monitor, for

Fire, Life, and Accident Insurance Policies issued in first class companies, by House, Jones & Porter, Lansing,

Prompt attention given to locating State lands and payment of Taxes, by House, Jones & Porter, Lansing,

Insurance and Real Estate Agency !

General Insurance,

Lansing, - - Miicfaig-axi.

Pereons desirous to sell Keal Estate, can do so on short no- tice, through this Agency for a small commission. "Will pay Taxes, and take a General Supervision of Property in any part of the State for aon-residents. We are General Agts. for the following Insurance Companies :

Of Cincinnati, Capital #1,000.000. Combining? both Stock and Jflutual Plans*

The Only Mutual Accident Company in America.

Fire, Life, Inland and Live Stock Insurance Policies issued at this Agency, in. the following First Class Companies :

North America, of Philadelphia, 1,700,000

Enterprise, Cincinnati, 1,126,000

North American, of New York, 765,000

Merchants', of Hartford, 400,000

City Fire, of Hartford, 400,000

Corn Exchango, of New York, .$501,000

Merchants', Chicago, 620,000

Albany City, Albany, 260,000

Michigan State, Adrian, 100.0CO

Continental Life, Hartford, 600,000

Hartford Live Stock, 600,000

Eailway Passengers', of Hartford, 200,000

Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly

Books, Stationery!

Notions, Toys, &c,

Watches, Clocks & Jewelry Repaired!

Ml IVorh warranted to give entire satisfaction by

Long Known as the 33e«t

Practical Watchmaker in Lansing !

Rememlber ilie (Store,

-Lansing*, IMicliig-an.

Should our Deighbor Yiele tell you, That you need no further go; For the goods you wish to purchase, Don't believe him : 'tis not so.

Other folks are keeping notions, Others too, are selling goods ; Though he swear, at his devotions, " All but him are in the woods."

You can buy as cheap and cheaper, Just by going south one door; So please exercise your peepers, Looking through the New Book Store.

We shall never cry "no humbug,"

Bat they seem to think in honor;

They snould make some such announcement,

At our neighbor's on the corner.

" Julia, here are two cakes - -one for you and one for Mary. Mary don't want hers now, and you may carry it for her till we get home." After a while the mother observed that Miss Julia began eating the second cake, having already disposed of one. Of course she thought it was time to speak. " Julia, whose cake are you eating ? " "Mine, ma." "And where is Mary's?" -'Why, I eat hers up first."

A paper tells of a visit to a cave near Augusta, Ga. While the party were within, investigating the gloomy inte- rior, there was noticed an old colored man standing on the outside, who was asked : " Say, uncle, why don't you go into the cave ? " " Ah, my master," said he, " de Lord knows I see trouble enough on the top of the earth. I don't go into dat hole a searching ar- ter misery."

Quilp, seeing his friend bow to an exceedingly corpulent man, who had just alighted from an omnibus, inquir- ed who he was. " That's Smith, the great corporation contractor.'' "In- deed," said Quilp, "he looks more like a corporation expander."

A Dutohman, with a bad wife, told his master that "she was tronk all te tay Saturday night, and all to-night Sunday morning, and I vos so vild that I kick ter stairs right down her."

Eloquence. - Dr. Lyman Beecher, when lecturing his theological class thus defined eloquence: said he, " young gentlemen, eloquence is to get drunk, fall ofi" the subject, then pull put the bung and let it flicker."

Real Estate of all classes sold on Commission, by House, Jones & Por- ter, Lansing, Michigan.

We fully endorse the -views of our cotemporary as expressed in the fol- lowing article:

" Included under the general head of Freemasons, there are several vari- eties of craftsmen, of. which it is well., occasionally, to * take due notice/' 7x Is not a difficult task on visiting a lodge, and comparing the names oa those present with the names on the roll o-: members, to divide the latter at once into two classes - the working Masons, and the idle ones - let us look at them and note their characteristics. The working Mason is one who not only feels a deep interest in the welfare of the lodge and the general prosperity of the Order, but proves by his acts the reality and sincerity of that feeling. He is present at every meeting of his lodge, unless prevented by duties which have a still higher claim on him - his duty to his country, to his fami- ly, or his God. We do not mean by working Masons, particularly, one who takes a part in what is technically known as the work of the lodge - that is the rituals, or the conferring of de- grees; but one who regularly attends his lodge, and while there discharges any duty that may be assigned to him. If nothing of this kind falls to his lot, he is still attentive to the proceedings, gives his counsel and advice to pre- serve the harmony and prosperity of the lodge, and is competent to fill any station where he may be required for the time being. This is a working Ma-

" Now for the idle: They go to the lodge when summoned, or when there is some great occasion, or when they have to pay dues to avoid being sus- pended, and scarcely ever at any other time. And even then they feel no in- terest in the lodge, unless that interest should center upon themselves. They attend so rarely that they are not qual- ified to do anything when they are present, and as soon as the special ob- ject of the visit is accomplished, they ask permission to retire, they wish to go to the theatre, or to a political meeting, or to meet a business friend, etc. These are generally very worthy men, industrious, thriving, honorable, but they are not working Masons.

" It would be interesting, and furnish a curious exhibit, to know what por- tion of the members of lodges are working Masons. Say in a lodge of one hundred members, how many are regular attendants? Are there twenty- five, or one-fourth ? We doubt if , in a

jcx. Iv. T HA x JU-K,

Successor to Botntet if Thayer.

Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars.

I now have the LARGEST STOCK ancl BEST ASSORTMENT of Groodbe In my line, ever offeree! for sale in tills Oity* and can

To Dealers, IPhywieians and other*, ^rrho tony in large

VAN KEU fi ^

125 Washington Ave. 9

'With tli© Best audi Largest JStoclc ot

Ercr brought into Central Michigan, which will be

SOLD AT LOWER PRICES than the same

Goods have been sold for the last

six years.

Leather and Findings!

i00te mft $to at Wbutk&HUt

A.s Olieap as tlxey can l>e olb>taine<I anywhere West of* New Yorlc^

Or every description, Made to Order by the fl^T BEST OF

large majority of the lodges, there are more than thai; number; now if we set aside as many more who have legiti- mate excuses or non-attendance, there will remain jasL fifty per cent, of - may be called working Masons,"

Newspaper. - In a lecture upon news- papers, delivered in Philadelphia by Kev. De Witt Talmadge, he said:

" I now declare thai I consider the newspapers to be the giand agency by which ehe Gospel Is preached, igno- rance cast out, oppves&ior dethroned, crime extirpated, tbe t?o «d raised, heaven rejoiced and God gloriaed. Iv the clacking ot Ae printing press as sheets 9y out, I hear fhe voice o, '.e Lord AJm»ghty proclaiming to all the dead nations o ! the earth, c Lazarus, come forth !' ao.d to the retreading sur- ges of darkness, e Lee there be light.' "

" Will you have a daily Sun?" said a news boy to Mrs. Partington. "Will you have a daily son ? Why, you lit- tle scapegrace ! How dare you insin- urte against a lone woman! No, in- deed - I guess I won't have a daily son. My dear, poor husband used to com- plain awfully when I presented him with a yearly son, indeed! Begone, you little upstart imp V And the old lady called for the turkey-tail fan to keep from swooning.

A genius living in California made a nerve and bone all-healing salve, and thought he would expermentalize a lit- tle with it. He first cut off his dog's tail and applied some of the salve to the stump. A new ta ; l grew out im- mediately. He then applied some to the peace of to ; I which he cut off, and a new dog g 1 ew out. He did not know which dog was which.

" How do you and your friends feel now?" said an exultant politician in one of our Western States, to a rather irritable member of the de/eated party. "I suppose" said the latter/ "we feel just like Lazarus did when he was lick- ed by dogs"

A young lady after reading attentive- ly the iitle of a novel called the e: Last Man," exclaimed: "Bless meHf such a thing should happen, what would be- come Oi the women?" We think a more pertinent inquiry is, " what would become of the poor man?"

A band of Indians made a sudden attack on a detachment of our soldiers in the mountains. The soldiers had a mountain howitzer, mounted on a mule. Not having time to take it off and get it in position, they backed up the mule and let drive at the Indiana The load was so heavy that* mule and all went tumbling down the hill to- ward the savages, who, not under- standing that kind of warfare, fled like deers. Afterward one of them was captured, and when asked why they run so, replied: "Me big Injun, not afraid of little guns or big guns, but when a white man load up and fire a whole jackass at Injun, me don't know what to do."

One of the unfailing sources of com- fort on a cold day, is a Key Stone Stove.

Don't you know that people are re- jecting elevated Eeservoirs, and are buying those that are on a level with the top of the stove ?

If you should ax us if we have any axes, we would ax you yes; and ax you if you want a good axe. Then if you should ax us the price of our axes, we

" Eat, drink, and be merry, for to- morrow ye may die." This is an old saying, and should it be true, we know of no better place to begin than at the Star Kestaurant, on Washington Av. This place is under the control of old and experienced caterers, who have made it their buisness for years, and as they are both gentlemen, we have no hesitancy in recommending them to the public.

Pebsons wishing to purchase Lamps, should not fail to call and see the splendid assortment just received by

At a crowded concert, a young lady standing at the door of the hall, was addressed by an honest Hibernian who was in attendance, "Indade, Miss, I should be glad to give you a sate, but the empty ones are all full."

Valuable Farms and City property for sale by House, Jones & Porter, Lansing, Michigan.

Foe a warm meal, go to the Star Restaurant, and you will get anything you may wish. Give them a call, and find the truth of this.

To be dosed Out to make room for

We will, from date, sell our Large Stock and Full Assortment

of Stoyes,

A Cood Assortment of

If Goods decline, you will find us declining or declined.

The Attention of Dealers and Consumers, is called to

Our Mammoth Stock of

Teas, Teas, Teas, Coffees, Coffees, Coffees,

Sugars, Sugars, Sugars,

Molasses, Molasses, Mo-

Spices, Spices, Spices,

Wooden-ware, 'Wooden-

H*e have note in Store, the

In our line, ever before offered to the hungry people of Lan- sing. Our facilities enable us to offer

To our customers, and we cordially invite your attention.

In this connection we would take oc- casion to thank our many patrons for the favors so liberally bestowed in the past, and to assure them that we shall spare no endeavor in the future to sus- tain the reputation of selling good goods at low prices !

Our stock of Teas is unequalled in Central Michigan, embracing all the leading varieties of Old Hyson, Hyson, Young Hyson, Imperial, Japan and Orlong, all of which are selected with the utmost care and are guaranteed to suit the taste of the most fastidious, the money being refunded whenever from any cause dissatisfaction arises; and as in all things else, we wish it thoroughly understood that we will give cur customers as good an article, at as low a price as can be obtained elsewhere in the State.

The increasing immigration from Germany to the United States, says the Philadelphia Press, is accounted for by foreign journalists, as arising from the fear, of the new Bund, and more particularly of Prussia, that a vast increase in the army will be requi- site to carry out the ambitious pro- jects of Count Bismarck. As it is, ev- ery able-bodied man in Prussia must begin life with a certain amount of military service. A pressing conscrip- tion would almost ruin the peasantry, as well as the skillled artisans in the cities and tows of Prussia. Hence the strong flow of the tide of immigration to this country. These Germans are industrious, saving, well conducted, and fairly educated. They have a pas- sion for music and a penchant for lager, but generally speaking, exhibit few of the flagrant vices which fill our calen- dar of crime. If there were any means short of actually prohibiting immigra- tion, it is almost certain that Count Bismarck would put it into operation. As it is, thanks to his ambition, Prus- sia loses and we gain a large and ex- cellent description of industrious Ger-

It is well said that whisky is a non- conductor, because it never' conducted wealth into a man's pocket, happiness to his family, or respectability to his character. In all these things it has proved a non-conductor and therefore it is best to let it alone.

Honesty. - An honest man is able to speak for himself, when akuaveis not.

The Study and Practice of Econo- my. - In times like these it behooves all classes to economize, to make a dollar go as far as possible; consequently it is an object with all, in purchasing any kind of goods, to find where the great- est bargains can be had. To those in want of Books, Bibles, (Family or Pocket) Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Photograph Albums, Pocket Diaries, Portfolios and Stationery of all kinds, we would suggest a place where great bargains are constantly being given to buyers - BordwelTs Bookstore, 106 Washington Avenue, opposite Capitol.

The special attention of Builders, Mechanics and Farmers, as well as all other consumers of Hardware, is called to the stock of goods kept by T. B. Thrift. There is not perhaps, a more carefully selected stock of general Hardware kept in any retail store in the State, than is to be found in this establishment. Mr. Thrift has made the hardware trade a specialty for sev- eral years, and feels confident in saying to the consumers of goods in his line, that he can give them better goods at lower prices, than any other establish- ment in the country. Call and see, at No. 106, Washington Avenue, opposite the Capitol.

English Land Monopolists. - In Ire- land a deputation of progressionists have been holding energetic assembla- ges, and have, through Mr. Ernest Jones, caused a stirririg revival of the "land question." Mr. Joces shows, among other interesting facts, that the 71,000,000 acres of land, in the three kingdoms are wholly in the possession of 34,000 owners; and adds some not more important, but rather more sug- gestive, details, proving the enormous power now wielded by an extremely limited number of property holders - such as that the Marquis of Breadel- bane can any day "ride one hundred miles in a straight line through his property from his own door;" that the Duke of Cleveland may do likewise for a distance of twenty-three miles; that the Duke of Richmond holds 3i0 000 acres in the heart of England; and that the Ma r chioness of Stafford not long ago wielded her power so un- wisely as to deprive her tenants of nearly 800,000 acres, for the selfish puipose of turning their farms into deer forests or sheep \valk3.

Go and look at Bord well's Wall Pa- per, Window Shades, (oil paper), be- fore purchasing elsewhere.

School Stationery, Fancy Goods in Great Quantities. They

are also Agents for Miller & Co.'s Piano Fortes, and Prince & Co.'s

Celebrated Organs and Melodeons.

Opposite the Capitol, 106 Washingt on Jtve.

Iron, I^ails, Glass, Cutlery, "Wooden- Ware, Cabs, and all Goods pertaining to the Hardware Trade.

Store 104 Washington Jtvenue.

. Largest Stock, Best Goods and Lowest Prices in Lansing !

Tfiis is confirmed by the numerous Customers that throng the Store, and amount of Goods sold daily.

Comprises every thing in the line of Standard, Miscellaneous, Poetical, and Juveoile Books. Blank Books in every desirable style and quality. All the School Books in use in this vicinity. Any book not on hand will be ordered at once.

Is selected with special care as to quality and particular adaptation to a first class trade, and is sold us low as any house in the trade. Tr^ it

A full line of American and Imported Watches, constantly on hand - Gold and silver cases. We have a full stock of Ladies* Gold Watches, in Plain, Engine turned, Engraved and Enameled Cases. We sell a good imported Lever Watch, coin silver case, warranted, for $15. An American Watch, coin silver case, warranted, for $25.

I keep a first class Jeveler and Watch- maker to attend to this department who will attend to all work left in his care, in the best style of the art. All work war-

Our stock of fine Jewelry is seldom sur- passed in style, quality and price; com- prising all the late styles of Coral, Atrus- can, Jet, Onyx, Amethist and Garnet Jewelry. Fine, solid Gold Rings, etc. Ladies' and Gents' Gold Chains, Charms, Bracelets, cheaper than can be bought west of New York.

In every conceivable style and of the best quality. Nickle Silver, tripple pla- ted, Forks, Spoons, Tea Setts, Cake Baskets, Goblets, Ice Pitchers, Trays, Castors, Vases, Card Receivers and Ornaments, Table Cutlery, Fancy Goods,

Both Plain and Decorative, styles very desirable and too numerous to mention. Wall Paper, price rang- ing from 15 Rolls for $1, to $2 per Roll. No taste can fait to be suited . Take a look and satisfy your-

In every style - Frames made to order. Gilt, Rosewood and Blackwalnut

Our Motto - Largest Stock, Best and Cheapest Goods in Lansing.

A Fishing Jaunt. - An English no- bleman who had' heard glowing ac- counts of our blue fishing on the south side, became so enamored of it that he determined to visit the country to en- joy it. He crossed the Atlantic in a Cunard steamer, when he reached the dock he hired a hack to take him to the Long Island railroad depot, which was then at the South Ferry. He ar- rived when a train was about leaving, and stepped on board, went directly to Islip. There he fished for two weeks, having, fortunately, excellent luck. At the end of that time he returned by the early train to New York, took an- other hack from the depot and caught the same steamer that brought him over, in time to leave by her at 12 o'clock. In bidding America good by, he said that he had had delightful sport, and had enjoyed himself exceed- ingly, and thought he should come again. All he had seen of our land after a trip of a few thousand miles, was a few dirty streets and a strip of sand beach. He did not even take the trouble to spend a day in New York. All he came for was the fishing, and that was good enough to remunerate

We should have mentioned that he bought his fishing tackle of A. J. Ve- lie, who always keeps & full assort-

According to the previous authentic reports, fully corroborated by a dis- patch just received at this office, four gold medals have been awarded to ex- hibitors of pianos at the Paris exposi- tion. To Messrs. Broadwood, of Lon- don, a house nearly one hundred and forty years in existence, closely identi- fied with the rise and progress of pian- oforte manufacture, and still the most extensive firm in Europe, having done much for the social welfare of their workmen, a complimentary gold med- al. Exhibit grand pianos only, paral- lel strings. To Messrs. Stein way & Sons, of New York, showing the great- est perfection in all three styles, gran 5, square and upright, and new and valu- able inventions, representing <^ie great- est progress in the art of pianoforte manufacture, a gold medal. All over- strung scale. T* Messrs. Chickering & Sons, Boston for great perfection in the old sjstem of constructing grand pianos with parallel strings, a gold njedal. To Streicher, of Vienna, grand piano with overstrung scales, after the Steinway system, fourth gold medal

The International Jury consisted of seven gentlemen, the United States not being represented. It is therefore a matter of no little pride to the musical public of America that the first and second gold medals, in order of merit, were awarded to this country. The above is a synopsis of the report of the Jury, which we shall give to our readers as soon as officially published and in our hands. We shall of course confine ourselves strictly to the award and doings of the Jury, decorations and orders being outside and .personal tion with the merits of the instruments

A cable telegram, dated Paris, July 14, informed the Messrs. Steinway & Sons, of this city, that, in addition to the First Gold Medal of Merit award- ed to them by the International Jury at the Universal Exposition, the Soci- ete des Beaux Arts, after a careful ex- amination and comparison of all the Messrs. Steinway & Sons their Grand Testimonial Medal for greatest perfec- tion and novelty of construction in grand, square, and upright pianos. This voluntary testimonial, from a so- ciety of such, high standing, is only second in importance to the verdict of the International Jurv. - A 7 . Y. Review.

The last campaign of the pianoforte- makers in Paris exhibits many amusing traits. One of the funniest is un- doubtedly the statement originating from the fertile brain of the mouth- piece of Messrs. Chickering & Sons, in New York, to the effect that our friend Liszt, according to these disinterested persons, had but two wishes in the world, namely, to see Niagara Falls and to play on a Chickering piano. "We can readily understand that Liszt laughed heartily when he heard of this little extravaganza; and we can also understand that the attempt to make his bust the means of a base reclame met with his greatest displeasure, just as it was looked upon by all respecta- ble European papers, a class which, as a matfcor of course, does not include La France Musicale.

Persons wishing to purchase Lamps should not fail to ^all and see the splendid assortment just, received by

Persons wishing to purchase Lamps should not fail to call and see the splendid assortment just received by

Viele's Music Hall!

In connection with the City Book Store, may be found the above institution, where at all times will be found a full stock of the Fa- mous Steinway, Em- erson, Steck, Vose, and Gale Pianos, at

New York prices. The Taylor and Farley, Esty, Mason and Hamlin, Phelps and Goodmans* Organs and Melo- deons. I have the wholesale agency of the above instru- ments, and desire

an agent in every county in the State, to whom liberal terms will be given- Teachers, Schools, Churches and Clergymen supplied at a liberal discount. A full stock of Guitars, Violins, Sheet Music and all kinds of Musical Merchan- dise kept on hand. Teachers supplied at the usual discount. Address A. J. Yiele, Lansing, Michigan.

It combines all the good qualities of other first class Machines and pos- sesses many advantages over any and all of them.

Is the most simple and perfect in its mechanical construction, of any Sew- ing Machine yet offered to the public, and the only .one capable of making more than one kind of stitch.

The feed may be reversed at any point desired without stopping the Ma-

Changes for the various stitches may

be made while the machine is in

Sews light and heavy fabrics with

equal facility. The work will feed either to the right

or left. Kuns quietly; sews rapidly. No difficulty experienced in sewing

across thick seams. Tailors cannot afford to do without

Every family should have a "Flor-

No springs to get out of order.

The hemmer the most practical in use.

Turns wide and narrow hems, and will fell beautifully.

It braids neatly and handsomely with- out the slighest alteration.

The most inexperienced .find no diffi- culty in using it.

It will substantiate all we claim for it.

BABNTJM'S Self Sewer, Hemmer, and all necessary Tools furnished with each Machine. Jl. J. Wiele, Jlgent^ City Bookstore*

House, Sign and Ornamental

fSaiwr tgmqm, (B\mim> Ar.

"We respectfully announce to the citizens of Lansing and vicinity that we are pre- pared to answer

Which trill meet

Or the Danger of Chloroform or Ether, by means of the celebrated

nitrous ox:yi>e

( " Laughing Gas," )

And all branches of

Office over Crockry Store, Capital Hall

Graduate of the Penn. College of Dtntal Surgery.

I take pleasure in announc- ing to the citizens of Lansing and vicinity, that I have on hand, and shall continue to

Both Salt and Fresh,

Sausage, Fowls, Fish, &c, which I will sell as Low as the

U^* Highest Market Price paid for Beeves, Sheep, Hogs and Poultry.

Market on Wash. «4ri., £ doors South of IngersolVs.

The attention of the people of Lan- sing and vicinity, is called to the ad- vertisement of Messrs. Shattuck & Murphy, who have taken rooms over the store of D. G. Peck, and who pro- pose to carry on the painting business in all its branches. They are both young men and good fellows, and we most heartily wish them the success their efforts most truly deserve.

The "Colton Dental Association " have during %e past three years given the celebrated Laughing Gas, to over thirty thousand different patients, and without accident, Dr. Eockwell, whose advertisement will be found on this page, has introduced and is using it in this city, and with the experience of 2,000 cases, during a time of four years, and with a new and improved apparatus, will be found ready at all times to operate for such as may

j&©* Call and see the names of those who have taken it during the past few months in this city, and be convinced.

"Kichmond's Himself Again. '' - Mr. at the City Crockery store, where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in the jewelry line. Judging from the past, we predict that the time is not far distant, when he will be compelled to procure larger quarters. All those in want of anything in the line of re- pairing, engraving, &c, would do well to leave their orders with him.

It is with pleasure that we refer our eaders to the advertisement of Mr. L. S. Jenison, of the "Union Market." He has by strict and careful dealing won for himself a reputation second to none; and it is his intention to con- tinue to merit a share of the public patronage. " Jen" knows his business thoroughly, and makes it a rule to serve all alike. Those in want of any- thing in his line will do well to give him a call.

The custom prevails in Russia of cutting off the hair of a widow and burying it with the body of her hus- band. So rigorously is it practiced, that the blonde locks of the young and beautiful Conntess de Monry were not spared, though she was the wife of a Frenchman. So exacting and barba- rous a custom is almost enough to make a widow wish her husband back

LIFE. - Prior. Thus we act; and thus we are, Or toss'd by hope or sunk by care. With endless pain this man pursues What, if he gained, he could not use: And t'other fondly hopes to see What never was nor e'er shall be. We err by use, go wrong by rules, In gesture grave, in action fools : We join hypocrisy to pride, Doubling the faults we strive to hide.

Man. - A man that is temperate, generous, valiant, Chaste, Faithful, and honest, may at the same time, have wit, humor, mirth, goo<|-breeding, and gallantry. While he exerts these lat- be invented to show he is master of the other noble virtues

Religion. - If we are told a man is religious, we still ask, what are his morals ? But if we hear at first that he has honest morals, and is a man of natural justice and good temper, we seldom think of the other question, whether he be religious and devout? -

Acquaintance. - What makes us like new acquaintances is not so much any weariness of our old ones, or the pleasure of chaDge, as disgust at not being sufficiently admired by those who know us too well, and the bope of being more so by those who do not know so much of us. - La Rochefou-

Acting. - It is hard to personate and act a part along; for where truth is not at the bottom, nature will always be endeavoring to return, and will peep out and betray herself one time or oth- er. - Tillolson.

Charactee - The best rules to form a youtjg man are, to talk little, to hear much, to reflect alone upon what has passed in company, to distrust one's own opinions, and value others that deserve it. - Sir William Temple.

Acquirement. - That which we ac- quire with the most difficulty we retain the longest; as those who have earned a fortune are usually more careful than those who have inherited one. - Colion.

Acting. There is no secret in the heatt which our actions do not dis- close. The most consummate hoypo- crite cannot at all times conceal the workings of the mind. - From the

Acquaintance. - It is good discretion not to make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion. - Lord Bacon.

Merit is Bom with Men - Happy those with whom il Dies ,

Opposite the Capitol.

A Complete Stock, equal in Style, Quality and Cheapness, to any offered in Lansing.

Prints, Sheetings, Delaines, Ginghams, Denims, Tickings, Stripe Shirting, Cottonades, Jeans, Flannels.

Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Fancy Coatings and Low Priced Woolens, Shawls, Blankets, Balmoral Skirts.

Silks, Poplins, Alpaccas, all kinds of Imported Dress Goods, Lin- ens, Table Damasks, Napkins, Diaper.

Jaconet Cambrics, Nainsooks, Mulls, Counterpanes and Lace

Cluny, English Thread, Valenciennes, Smyrna and BrusselTs

Velvet, Tafietta and Belt; Bibbons, Buttons, Trimmings and Notions

of all kinds.

Corsets, Hoop Skirts, Ladies and Gentlemen's Under Clothing, Gloves, Hosiery, Alexandres Kid Gloves.

Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Gents' Furnishing Goods.

Particular attention paid to the Manufacture of Cloth- ing- in the Latest Styles.

^£F* In entering tlie Marlcet for the JPnrehase of the above named Goods, we pledge our- selves to always the offer Bottom Prices?, and in all respects

To Give Satisfaction!

je©* For Bargains, go to Lees !

House, Sign and Ornamental

Particular Attention given to

125 Wash. Avenue,

Over J, Van Keuren's Shoe Store.

Carmichael & Stephenson.

If eaters in att kind* of Fresh and Salt

Smoked Tongues, Smoked Beef, Saus- ages of all kinds.

The highest market Price paid in Cash for fat Cattle, Sheep and

Shop on Mich. Utomwe, % doors cast of JP. O.,

H<aiittiiig», - - Micliig-an.

B. Carmichail. G, W. Stephenson.

Offlce on Washtenaw St. All order* left

at the Lansing House vrlll be

promptly attended to.

We havo also in connection with this

Those in want of Good Horses and Good Buggies, will do well to give us

Provided with. Good Conveyances on Reasonable Terms.

Burgess & Woleott,

Having fitted up a Mill with all New Machinery for

MATCHING, audi

Would announce to the citizens of Lansing and vicinity that they are now prepared to do all kinds of work in their business with neatness and dispatch. j^r All kinds of Lumber furnished to Order /

Location a little east of Lansing' House^ on River St.

New Way of Preserving Milk. - Gay Lassac has proved that milk kept from the air is preserved for a long time perfectly good. Profiting by this experience, eays the London Mer- chant's Magazine, Mr. Maburn warms milk in a moderate temperature in a tin vessel, furnished with a tube of lead, to expel the air; then the tube is compressed, and the orifice is closed with solder. When the milk is used at the end of several months, it will be found desirable to stir up with it the cream which is formed on the up- per part of the liquid. Mr Maburn having laid this process before the Academy of Science for their examin- ation, the committee report that milk thus preserved, after six months still possesses fell the properties of fresh milk. A prize of fifteen hundred francs has been awarded to Mr. Ma-

New Meat Market. - Messrs. Car- michael <fc Stephenson have recently opened a shop on Michigan Avenue, two doors east of the Poet Office, for the pnrposa of carrying on a business of this kind; and as they buy none but prime meats, their customers can rest assured they will be served with the best of everything in the country.

Success to the new Market.

A Good Thing. - As will be seen by the advertisement of Mr. 0. T. Marks, a gentleman who during his short stay with us, has already won the res- pect of all, we now have one of the best Omnibus and Hack lines in the State, and you can ride to any part of the city for a mere trifle. We under- stand that he has also opened in con- nection wi h the above business, a first class Livery and Sale Stable, where all who may wish anything in that line can be accommodated. Passengers conveyed to all parts of the country at reasonable rate*.

Njbw Placing Mill. - Messrs. Bur- gess & Wolcott have recently opened an establishment of this character on River Street, a short distance east of the Lansing House, where they are prepared to do custom work at as rea- sonable rates, as any place in the city. As everything is new, they cannot but do good work. Satisfaction always

An editor published a long leader on hogs. A rival paper in the sisme vil- lage upbraids him for obtruding his family matters on the public.

The Counterfeit Seven-Thirties. - An employe in the secret service divis- ion of the Treasury Department gives the following description of the coun- terfeit $1,000 notes of the second se- ries of seven-thirties recently put into

1st, The red seal in the counterfeit is larger than in the genuine, as will be seen by measurement, on folding one of the notes through the seaL The projecting star points on the edge of the Beal are blurred and uneven in comparison, and the whole seal is coarser than in the genuine.

2d. The border of the counterfeit is blurred and indistinct, while in the genuine the lathe- work is clear and

3d. The best test and one that will enable any person familiar with bank notes to throw out the counterfeit at sight, is the border of the coupon. In the genuine the star comes out very clearly - in the counterfeit it is dark, blurred and indistinct. A critical com- parison of all the lathe-work of the counterfeit and genuine (face and back) under a magnifying glass, will detect numerous points of difference, as well as features in the counterfeit, that would enable an expert, without comparison, to condemn it.

4th. In the vignette on the genuine, the arm of the female figure just touch- es the top of the P in " Pluribus." while in the counterfeit the sleeve cov- ers all but the lower part or stem of

The Course of True Love. - The Smithfield Times tells a story illustra- tive of the old saw, that " the course of true love never did run smoothe." A young couple in Smithfield laid a plan to outwit the vigilence of cruel parents and elope. The sequel was thus: the youth stood beneath the window - the lady attempted to climb ou t - when, oh, horror, some one de- tained her from the rear ! " Why dost thou not come, gentle Amelia?" She answered in an agitated voice, " I can't, Bill, mam's got hold of my tilters !"

"Wonders never cease/' And this is particularly the case with Part & Davis' Store. We often wonder what they ever intend to do with that enor- mous stock of Hardware !

I@- So far as is known, the first steam-whistle was made by a workman named Adrian Stephens, at Dowlais, England, about 1832, and fitted to one of the boilers there as an alarm when the water fell short

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

liAnr&NIMo & ok Abftomi i no

Agents for the " STEWART " Cook Store.

122 Washington .A. venue,

City Crockery Store.

China Sauce Plates, Tea Plates and Teas, for sale ' separate from Sets.

Clothe* Wringers, Carpet thveepers, Fancy Goods and Toys.

jl Full Assortment of

[J^* Buyers are respectfully solicted to examine bur Stoek and prices.

The following are the instruments to be stamped and the stamps to be used in ordinary business transactions. Cut tliis out and preserve it for reference :

All notes and evidences of debt, 5 cents; if over $100, 5 cents on each additional $100 or part thereof.

All receipts for any amount without limit over $20, 2 cents; if $20 or under,

All deeds and deeds of trust, 60 cents on each $500 in value of the property conveyed or amount secured; when a deed of trust is duly stamped, the note secured need not be, but should be indorsed to show the reason

All appraisements of estates or estrays, 5 cents on each sheet or piece of paper.

Affidavits of every description are exempt from stamp duty.

Acknowledgment of deed, &c, are also exempt.

except for rents; when for rent, 50 cents for $300 of rent or less; if over

Any person interested can affix and cancel stamps.

Hardware. - As will be seen by ad vertisement, the old firm of A. N. Hart & Son, still continue to supply the mar- ket with every thing in this line. As they have been long and favorably known to the farmers and mechanics in this vicinity, anything we might add would be of but little avail; but we do know that this firm is composed of gentlemen of honor, and that they will do all that they advertise. For the truth of this, call upon them at their well furnished store on Franklin Street, Lower Town.

Paints and Oils. - Those in want of anything in this line, will find it to their advantage to call upon A. N. Hart &

Matrimony. - "We would say to those contemplating anything of this kind, you had best call upon A. N. Hart & Son, and examine their splendid stock of Cooking Stoves.

JSi^ 1 Anything you may want in the Tinware line, you will find at the es- tablishment of A. N. Hart & Son. They always keep a large and com- plete assortment on hand.

The Haik Trade. - The trade of the world in human hair is chiefly supplied from France; but Italy, Germany and Belgium are rapidly coming into com- petition with her. Nunneries and oth- er religious houses supply large quan- tities. The price of undressed ^hair varies from $4 50 to $6 a pound, whilst in 1865 it was as high as $10 a pound. In France 150,000 pounds of human hair is sold annually, of which 30,000 pounds are exported. The sale of the raw material and its value when work- ed into plaits and chignons or other forms, represent the value of $16,000-

Charles Martin always keeps a full supply of Curls, Waterfalls, Wigs, Twists, Kolls, Toupees, and in fact, everything pertaining to a first- class Ladies' Hair Dressing Establishment.

Those in want of a Home, will do well to read the advertisement of Mr. C. C. Dodge. This gentleman is well known to the citizens of this city, as one of our most enterprising mechan- ics, and is also known to have erected more buildings than any other man in the place; but it is not to be wondered at, for he has at times, as many as sixty carpenters in his employ. He has re- cently connected the business of paint- ing with that of building, and is pre- pared to attend to all calls in each

A small boy out west one cold day was assisting his father to mark sheep with paint and brush. The fath- er would catch a sheep and say to the boy, " Mark that." After the job was done the boy started for his home, which was some distance, and overta- ken by a minister on horseback, who seeing the boy barefooted invited him to ride behind him, After the lad was seated he began to catechise him thus:

"My lad, do you attend Sabbath

" No/' was the reply.

"You should attend the Sabbath School, mark that! all good children attend both Church and Sabbath School, mark that!"

After many other things the minister ordered the boy to do he replied :

"I've marked your back all over now, and it looks like thunder T

The reverend gentleman was some- what astonished when he examined his

8®* The figures say that the average duration of life is greater in the Uni- ted States than in any other country.

And everything usually kept in a First-Class Establishment. We have, also,

For removing Dandruff and all Humors of the Scalp.

Our Ladies' Department is under the management of a First- Class Artist, and satisfaction guaranteed.

First door north Hevrilt & Co.'s Bank, Lansing.

fS id

W*ash. +£ venue, Zanting, Jfl*

D. T. Nichols. C. F. Swxbt.

And in fact everything else usually kept in an Establishment of this class.

Watches, Clocks,

Black & Co.'s Spectacles, &c., &c, and Manufacturer of

Only authorized Agent for the sale of

all styles of American Company's

Jtlich. Avenue, Lansing, Jtlich.

Done on Short Notice, and Satisfaction al- ways Guara?iteed.

One door SoiUh of Episcopal Church, Lansing, - - Michigan.

Thankful for pait favors, we respectfully ask for a continu- ance of the same.

Parties and Funerals

Supplied with Teams at Reasona-

stable ojv m*9MrTEjyr*ir street,

Stcmnd dorr Boat W<uh, Jivtrnu.

"Tobacco - 'TiS A POISONOUS WEED,"

but as there is a great many people that will persist in using it, they should be always careful to procure the best and purest To those in search of this we would say, before you look else- where, try Nichols & Co's., for they, although but a new firm, are fast gain- ing the reputation of always having on hand the choicest brands of both to-

Gun Smith Shop. - The attention of our readers is called to the advertise- ment of Mr. Fred Trostel, who has recently restocked his place and is now prepared to attend to all who may fa- vor him with a call" Those in want of anything in his line can do no better than to give hi™ a trial, as he is thor- oughly conversant with the business, having had a very large experience.

Time is Everything - We are pleas- ed to see that Mr. Charles Shaffer still continues to attend to the wants of the community in regard to the matter of time, and this is as it should be, for we know of no one more competent. He has had a large experience, having been employed in several first-class his work, and cannot but add to the very large run of patronage wbich he already enjoys.

How to Enjoy Life. - Hire one of those fine buggies at Daniels & Par- menter's and take your wife and little ones out for an airing occasionally.

Preparations for cleansing and puri- fying the mouth should be free from all acids, and contain as one of the principal ingredients, an alkali (such as enters into saponaceous substances), to neutralize the acid, and destroy the animal and vegetable parasites that are secreted by the fluids of the mouth. It has been found, by microscopical examination, that the secretions of al- most every person's mouth contain more or less of vegetable and animal life that will withstand the application of acids and astringents, and will on- ly succumb to alkalies, which not only appear fatal, but a preventive to their formation. The mouths of persons who have been in the habit of using soap freely, as a dentifrice, are com- pletely free from these productions. Every preparation, then, should con- tain this substance.

By no means use powdered charcoal

or [pummice-stone as a dentifrice. These substances are the same that are used to polish the surface of iron and steel; they are insoluble, and so acrid in their nature that, no matter how fine you may reduce them, their little grains will not only insinuate them- selves between the neck of the tooth and the gum, causing an irritation of the parts which, in the end, may de- stroy the investing membrane of the tooth, but scratch the surface of the enamel. Not long since we had to re- move the four upper incisors of a young lady who had been in the habit of using charcoal as a dentifrice, be- cause their surfaces were seamed over with minute black lines that could not be erased, and the teeth loosened, and the gums abraded and irritated from its constant use. It would be well for every one, before using a tooth-powder, to see if it will scratch glass, moisten- ed and rubbed over its surface. If so, it will produce the same effect upon the glossy, glass-like surface with which God has covered the teeth. The use of tooth-powder is to keep the teeth clean, and not to change their natural color. If the teeth are of a dark or yellowish hue, they never can be made white, except at the expense of the material of which they are com- posed; any powder, then, which whi- tens such teeth, is only acting chemi- cally, . and therefore injuriously, upon their structure.

"The Eight Men m the Eight Place." - This can be truly said of Messrs. Esselstyn & Sons, who are and have been engaged in the business of selliDg Groceries. They are wide- awake, hard working, active men, ever ready to take advantage of any slight decline of prices, and by so doing, are enabled to sell at as low or lower fig- ures than any other house in the city. They also deliver goods to any part of the city free; and thus save to the wea- ry laborer many a heavy load that he would otherwise be compelled to " tote " home in his basket. They al- ways keep a full assortment of every- thing usually kept in an establishment of this kind. " A word to the wise is

Mistress - "For goodness gracious sake, Martha, go take that ridiculous thing off, do!" Martha, (" which I were well aware it were my new bon- net she were alluding to' ; ) - "Well, there, mum, I declare mum, I give my milliners orders to make it precisely similar to yours, mum V

iiitii & in

Mave now open an Immense and Choice

Tf*holesale and Retail.

Fresh and Pure.

Of Quality Superior.

Of Every Grade.

Everything kept in a Grocery House can be found with us.

tempi*" (/Mm TOtojtt,

Direct from tie Paokers, Wholesale or Eetail.

Wholesale and Ketail Dealer in

"Would call the attention of the Trade, and all those wanting GOOD GOODS, at Low Kates, to call and see his Mam- moth Stock of

Clothing, CassimereS;

Which are fully Equal, if not Better than can be found else- where in Northern Michigan.

In Large Stock and Extra Sixes.

Is in Pull Working Order, under the supervision of Mr. T. W. WESTCOTT, who is so well known as an Artiste in his profession, that comment is unnecessary.

All those in need of Goods in my line will do

well to give me a call and look through

mv Stock before buying.

JTo. 113 Washington Avenue, Lansing.

A clergyman, on a Sunday school occasion, was speaking to a large au- dience of children, when he saw that he must do something to rouse their attention. Just then he had spoken of Peter, so he paused, and asked if any of the children could tell him anything about Peter? but their mouths were all closed. He appealed to the older scholars - younger scholars, and then at last he came to the youngest, and he said, " come, now, little ones; shame your elders, and tell me something about Peter."

" I can/' exclaimed a little four-year

"Can you? that is a good girl. WeU, come right up here, and tell us all that you know about Peter."

The little girl was passed forward to the stage.

" Now," said the speaker, " let us hear what you know about Peter. Speak right out."

The little girl spoke: "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin eater," etc.

Oh, dreadful fall Had the speaker spoken of St. Peter, perhaps the little girl might have done better. But let those who address children beware how they trust those little minds, for no one knows what associations he may wake up.

Petes Ftjnk Bouted. - The attention of those in want of Clothing is called to the advertisement of Mr. D. G. Peck, who has recently filled his store from cellar to garret with the latest and most fashionable styles; and we under- stand that it is his intention to sell them at prices that bid defiance to the Pe- ter Funk mock Auction Shoddyite con- cerns, that have been recently peram- bulating through the country. As it behoves every man to support home institutions, he cannot but meet with the success that he is justly entitled to. Mr. T. W. Wescott presides over the cutting and fitting department which is a sufficient guarantee, and none need have any fears as to perfect fit- ting garments.

A man boasted of having eaten for- ty-nine hard boiled eggs. " Why did you not eat one more and make an even fifty ?" asked Sounds. " Humph ! you want a man to make a hog of himself just for one eggV

When you buy your groceries, re- member that Esselstyn's is the place tew go for he has all kinds.

A. E. Thayer keeps a full supply of all the popular Dentifrices.

Harness Shop. - Mr. G. H. Cook has opened a shop for the manufacture of harnesses, and in fact, everything that pertains to a first-class establishment of this kind. And as he warrants all his work, we do not fear but what he will meet with the most hearty sup- port from the farmers in this vicinity. Give him a call, and do not take our word for it

To the Ladies. - Your attention is called to the advertisement of Mrs. C. the purpose of carrying on the Millin- ery and Dress-Making business, in all its branches. She is daily receiving the latest and most fashionable styles and patterns, and we have no hesitan- cy in recommending her to the atten- tion of all who may wish anything in that line.

,4nd Dealer in

always on hand a good stock of

New Yoek Clothing Store. - As will be seen by advertisement, Mr. Schadt has purchased an interest in the above House, and as he is a practical work- man, is prepared to cut and manu- facture garments in the most fashion- able styles. See for yourselves.

AA\ Styles of

Constantly on Hand^ or Jtlade to Order.

A gentleman called on a rich miser, and found him at the table en- deavoring to catch a fly. Presently he succeed in entrapping one, which he immediately put into the sugar bowl and shut down the cover. The gentleman asked for an explanation of this singular sport. "Ill tell you," re- plied the miser, a triumphant grin overspreading his countenance as I19 spoke, " I want to ascertain if the ser- vants steal the sugar/'

Esselstyn has a large lot of the fin- est sugars which he offers cheap.

Wa$h, Avenue, JCauri*?, *llich.

"Everything French is more elegant than that of any other nation," says a Parisian enthusiastic chronicler. ' Even the crocodile brought from our possessions in Cochin China to the Jardin des Piantes is more elegant than the horrid beast of a crocodile brought from the shores of the Nile." As a bit of self-complacency that will

Esselstyn has for sale the French Dressing for leather which makes old boots and shoes as good as new.

8&F* Horace Greeley, in his Recollec- tions, says that he studied oratory while he had the measles, and the Bos- ton Post remarks that " it is enough to give one the measles to hear him prac- tice it now."

ew Shop!

The above Shop has been recently opened on Michigan Avenue, three doors east of Viele's Mu- sic Hall, where I am pre- pared to attend to all.

in all cases, and satisfac-

We have recently opened an estab- lishment of this kind on Michigan

Two door« East of" Viele's Music Hall,

Where we are prepared to serve the public with work of the

As we employ none but experienced artistes, we flatter ourselves that we can give satisfaction.

Young Folks Attention !

Four years principal of Union Schools in this City, has re- cently re-fitted Rooms in the LAPSING ACADEMY, and opened a High School.

SO Scholars in Attendance!

Mr. Rork aims to be thorough, and hopes by experience, care and industry, to satisfy eyery Earnest Student Believing both Teacher and Pupils solemnly responsible, and having no faith in any genius but Hard Work, ho trusts no element of true character will be overlooked.

J^* Rich or Poor, High or Low, if you Want to go to SCHOOL, come on.

JtT. P*. ROKK, Principal.

K. B. - Painting, Drawing and Mu»ic if desired.

Rooms far JTon- Residents in or near the Building.

Drugs and Groceries!

COME and SEE! COME and SEE!

ȣ Good Stock at T"ery JLow Figure*. Give me a Call.

Ohapman'i Blook, Michigan Avenue East, Lansing, Mioh'

Eevolution. - Strolling through town the other day, we chanced to step into the new store of Mr. E. E. Gould, on Michigan Avenue, and was both pleas- ed and surprised to see the large and complete assortment of goods that he has on hand; and if he sells them at the figures that he has been selling, it cannot but completely break down and cause a revolution in the prices here- tofore charged for drugs in this place. We are glad to see this, and call upon our citizens to sustain him in this un-

The Cheapest Place to buy Drugs and Groceries on this Continent j is said to be at

Purchasers of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils and Everything usually kept in a Drug Store, will do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere, and thereby save from 15 to 20 per cent.

Sower: - Whatsoever a man sow.th shall h8 also reap.

It is well, with sturdy blows to trans- form the wilderness into a beautiful home; it is Tictory to fashion the crude ore into almost defiant enginery; it is joy to make Nature give up her secrets, und vie with her in combining the ele- ments; but to go within the dark, hol- low walls of the Soul and take it from its peg and light, and coax, and fret it, til its latent powers shine forth and fill its whole house with divinest glory, this is rest.

Our sales, we confess, are slow, for our wares never wear out.

8&* The " local" of the Lynchburg, (Ya.) News thus describes a hsppy sight which he witnessed on Monday, in that city: ""We saw a woman yes- terday from the country, promenading Bridge street, underneath a new spoon- bowl hat decked with a rooster feather, inside of a tilting "skeert," before a huge water fall, having in her mouth a cora-cob pipe, and in her arms a baby about two months old. She looked like she felt she was in Mehomet's Seventh Heaven, and was just ready to exclaim ' cut my strsps and let me go to glory.' She was a curiosity."

A " Down-Easter" happening a passenger on a Western steamboat which suffered the misfortune of sink- ing from the effects of running upon a snag, struck out boldly for the shore. A large crowd had assombled on the banks to witness the exciting scene: but Yank, disdaining any proffered help, reached the shore safely, remark- ing coolly as he did so, "He didn't care a straw for himself, it was only a danged old life insurance company he was swimming for." He was insured for $5,000. House, Jones & Porter did not insure this man, but they are prepared to insure all who may give them a call.

City Meat Market, - There is no doubt in the mind of any one, that when they Bee a person advertise lib- erally, deal honestly and uprightly by all, they must succeed in whatever they undertake. This fact has been fully demonstrated in the case of Andrew Bertch, Esq. He has by strict atten- tion to business, and taking for his motto the fact that a " nimble sixpence is better than a slow shilling," succeed- ed in establishing a business in the Meat line, that is not surpassed by any in the State. His Market is always supplied with the choicest of Meats, fresh, salt and dried, poultry, sausage, and in fact, everything that is usually kept in first-class, well ordered shops. This establishment is one of the oldest in the city, and we understand that his custom has always been increasing from the first opening day, which speaks well for him. To those who have lately come to dwell with us, we would say give him a call before pur- chasing elsewhere, and we do not think that you will ever, by any lack of at- tention, or from quality of meats, re- gret the fact that you dealt with An- drew. We think our citizens, one and all, will acknowledge that it is "the place " above all others.

is not our wish to dictate to you, but simply advise. When you are about to make a purchase, of any very great magnitude, the question naturally aris- es : Where can I get the best and the cheapest? We propose to prove to you where those places can be found. Buy of the men that advertise and you will then have found the goal. They are the live men, the business men, the wideawakes, They always buy cheap and sell cheap, and generally take for their matto " Quick sales and small profits." When you find a man that does not advertise shun him. They are the drones, and if let alone will soon die out. This class of men generally are not "posted," and buy their goods either of "Peter Funk" Auctioneers, or pay such exorbitant prices for them that they cannot afford to compete with the live business man. There are, we are sorry to say, a few of this class of men in Lansing. They are a curse rather than a benefit, and if you only will it, they will soon come to the ignominious end which they so richly deserve. Shun these "penny- wise and pound-foolish " shave shops. They are generally occupied by old skin-flints that will not hesitate to cheat you out of your hard-earned wages with all the gusto imaginable.

Dealer in all kinds of Fresh and Salt

Bertch's Block, No. 1 1 6 Wash. Avenue,

Just Look at This!

We would respectfully announce to the citizens of Lansing and the sur- rounding country, that

Directly across the Street, first door South Jtlea&s Block,

Where we shall be happy to wait on all our friends and as many new ones as will give us a call. We have a Large Assortment of

Of all descriptions, and we are weekly receiving additions to our Stock, and we respectfully invite the Boot and Shoe wearing public to Examine our Stock, as we feel confident that we can sell as Cheap if not Cheaper than any house in Central Michigan.

&@T We pay Particular Attention to Custom Work, and warrant all work of our own manufacture. Fits guaranteed.

The Smallest Store and the Best Filled of any in the City!

119 Washington Avenue LANSING.

Oh, father, dear father, do please hurry home,

My confidence do more abuse, You've promised again and again when you

You would bring me a new pair of shoes. My big toe sticks out like the head of a clam,

And you of neglect doth accuse, Because you have faied to do as you said,

And bring home my new pair of shoes.

It is not very oft l hat a favor I ask,

And this one you cunnot refuse, For you know that It costs but a very small

To purchase a new pair of shoes. Then hurry, dear father, do pray hurry home,

No more of your precious time lose, Ob, think of the cold, of your child and his

And pray hurry home with the shoes.

Oh, how can you bear the soul-thrilling tbo'fc,

As you read in the papers the news, That Johns & Bailey are selling so cheap,

Their stock of nice boots and fine shoes. You know that my toes ore sticking right out,

Exposed to the wind3 and the dews, Then don't you forget when home you return,

To bring me a new pair of shoes.

New Stoke, New Stock. - This is the case with Messrs. Johns & Bailey, who have recently moved into their New Store, on "Washington Avenue, next door south of Mead's Block. To those who- visited the Fair recently held here, we have but to say, that the beautiful case of Boots and Shoes there on ex- hibition, was their handiwork. " The proof of the puddiDg is in eating it." See for yourselves.

Fkaskxin's Ajdyice. - If you would purchase your wares at what they are worth, avoid those shops sporting ex- where they offer to supply you at less than cost. These are used only as de- coys; and sooner or later their patrons will find to their sorrow, that they have paid too dear for the whistle.

A Quaker Woman's Seemon. - My dear friends there are four things that I very much wonder at. The first, that children should be so foolish as to throw stones, clubs and brickbats into fruit trees to knock down fruit. If they would let it alone it would fall itself. The second is, that men should be so foolish as to go to war and kill each other. If let alone they would die themselves. The third and last thing I wonder at is, that young men should be so unwise as to go after young women. If they would stop at home the young women would come after them. "Why do people buy their Groceries of men that will not deliver^ them, when Miller sends them to any part of the city free.

Friends, come to Lansiny, we will meet you - Come to Lansing, we will greet you, Here your choice Dry Goods to buy, And if not, pray tell us why ?

Here you'll find the latest news, With the price of Boots and Shoes; Here also Yankee Notions, Also cords of Pills and Potions.

Here the daDtiest Hat you'll find, On the loliest head to bind ; Here the Ribbons and the Flowers, Decking modest girls like our3.

Here you'll find the trailing dresses. Here you'll see the loveliest tresctes, Also shorter dress and shawl, And the dantiest foot of all.

Here you'll find in grand confusion, Silks and satins in prolusion; All your wants you can suppiy - Only name it - will you buy ?

Bring your wares and produce with you, Cash we'll pay you for them all; Now the winter's hastening forward, Clothe yourselves up well this fall.

[From the Lansing Republican, Dec, 1806.]

; Ingersolls Ketv Store. - The new Dry Goods Store of H. Ingersoll is now

I completed, and is really a splendid es- tablishment. It is the finest store in the State, and being quite a novelty, merits a description. Its size is 44 by 100 feet - double the size of any other store in the city, and in addition to this, a gallery is constructed across the rear and sides, giving so much addi- tional space for the display of goods; also the shelves are wide enough to re- ceive goods endwise. Thus holding three or four times the usual quantity. The gallery is reached by a circular stairway at the rear. The store is en- tered by a door at each corner. The front be teen the doors is filled by fouF' plates of French plate glass, forming a front unequalled by any store in Michigan, and by very few in any large city. A semicircular show case, forty feet long, reaches from one door to the other; back of this are two circular counters, 66 feet in length, one of which encloses circular shelves, and the other surrc unds their office, cash- ier's and bock-keeper's desk. The counters and dresser shelves are of black walnut, and are supported by large legs similar to a piano leg. The Building is warmed by a furnace in the basement, 12 feet in length, having a perpendicular air chamber of tin, reaching into the third story. Mr. In- gersoll designed and constructed this store to accommodate his rapidly in- creasing trade, and it is his intention, as he occupies the best store to keep the best stock of goods in Michigan, and to maintain an establishment, which, for integrity, enterprise and fair

Dry Goods,

Hats, Caps and

This Establishment is Complete in Every

This Establishment is doing business FOR CASH - buy- ing as far as possible from the Manufacturer For Cash, and selling to the consumer For Cash, thus evading intermediate

[J^f" Ambitious to sustain a reputation as THE FINEST AND CHEAPEST STORE IN MICHIGAN, no effort or means, will be omitted which will assist in enabling us to sup- ply our patrons at the Yery Lowest Prices. A continuance of the liberal patronage of the Public is very respectfully so-

The Place to Buy your Drugs and Medicines, is at

Who keep constantly on hand a Good Stock of

Pure Wines and Liquors, School Books, Stationery and Notions!

[I3P Also, a Fine Assortment of Choice Perfumery, and Articles of Toilet, and the very best WINES and LIQUORS for Medicinal purposes only.

JFranklin Street^ Lower Town, Lansing, Jtlich.

The undersigned would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Lansing and

vicinity, that his

Is fully rebuilt, and furnished with New Machinery for manufacturing

Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, Lounges,

And all articles usually found in a Furniture Store. We havo none but Seas- oned, Lumber, and all work offered for sale is of our OWN MANUFACTURE. JS@* Please call and examine for yourselves. We Wholesale Chairs to dealers or parties wishing from one to twenty dozen.

dealing, shall be second to none. This establishment is now open for trade, and Mr. Ingersoll is now in the eastern markets making purchases for the win- ter trade.

JB&* We woald call the attention of our readers who wish to know where they can purchase pure Drugs and Medicines, to the advertisement of Messrs J. S. Tooker & Tiliotson. We were surprised on visiting their store in the Lower Town the past week, to find a Drag Store so well conducted and with so large and well selected a stock. With the neatness of arrange- ment, extent of stock, and the order which prevails, we were particularly pleased, and speak well for the propri- etors, who are whole-souled gentlemen and just the kind of men to succeed.

We take pleasure in recommending all to go themselves and examine their stock of Drugs and Medicines. Pure Wines and Liquors, Paints, Oils, Var- nishes and Dye Stuffs, School Bo ks, Stationery and Notions, Pocket Cutle- ry, Perfumery and articles of Toilet,

New Furniture Establishment. - As will be seen by our columns, Mr. Stu- art has already reerected his establish- ment, which our readers will remember was burned out one year ago, and is now prepared to supply the trade with anything in his line. Such energy and perseverance as he has displayed de- serves the most hearty support from the community around, and we trust the time is not far distant when he will be compelled to enlarge his already commodious works, in order to meet his constantly increasing trade. This is the fate of all advertisers.

jg©* It won't do to be so devoted to a tender-hearted wife, as to comply with her request when she asks you " Now tumble over the cradle and break your neck, my dear, won't you."

J8@* The height of politeness is pass- ing around upon the opposite side of a lady when walking with her, in order not to step upon her shadow.

Charter Refused. The Masonic

Grand Lodge of Nevada, after consid- tition of the Mount Moriah Lodge of Salt Lake for a charter, refusing to grant a charter which in any manner recognized the peculiar institution of the Saints,

Boston Boot and Shoe Stoee. - Mr. J. J. Brown has purchased the entire stock of this establisment, and is now prepared to supply our citizens and the surrounding country with as good an article and at as low prices, as can be obtained at any similar establishment in this State, We have seen samples of work from his shop, and have no hesitency in recommending him to the attention of all.

The Influence of a "Wife. - A judi- cious wife is always snipping off from her husband's moral nature, little twigs that are growing in "the wrong direc- tion. She keeps him in shape by con- tinual pruning. If you say anything silly, she will affectionately tell you so. If you declare that you will do some absurd thing, she will find means of preventing your doing it. And by far the chief part of all the common sense there is in this world belongs unques- a man commonly does are those which his wife counsels him to do. A wife is the grand wielder of the moral pruning knife. If Johnson's wife had lived, there would have been no hoarding up of orange peel - no touching all the posts in walking along the streets - no eating and drinking with a disgusting voracity. If Oliver Goldsmith had been married, he would never have worn that memorable and ridiculous coat. Whenever you find a man you know little about, oddly dressed, or talking absurdly, or exhibiting any ec- centricity of manner, you may be toler- ably sure that he is not a married man; for the corners are rounded off - the little shoots are pruned away, in mar- ried men. Wives generally have much more sense than their husbands, espe- cially when their husbands are clever men. The wife's advices are like the ballast that keeps the ship steady; they are the wholesome, though painful shears, snipping off little growths of self conceit. And for all this care and devotion you cannot refuse to buy your wife one of those elegant Hoop Skirts at Mrs. C. Shumway's.

A lover wrote a letter to a lady