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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-05-30

o. The Texan Victory is celebrated in many
OF our cities apd towns, particularly in the West,
with great enthusiasm and ~pomp-paradcs, iIIumi-
nations and salntes being almost universal. 1t has
difluscd, indeed, general and irrepressible Joy
Notwithstanding the " shadows, clouds and dark
ness which rest upon the future. 1t is a woll-
known fact, that, when Santa Ana landed in Tex
as. at the head ofhis army, some of the haders of
the Revolution were arrayed against each other,
backed by their respective followers, in deadly hos.
t'i'ty, which was smoothcd over, however, hv the
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17
| almost wanted - s,on our rroore..

l almost wanted to stop our progress
an indefinable awe came over me, as thro'
the intervening branches of the trees we
saw the white foam of the rapids and the
unstayed progress of the agitated waters.
AS we rode up 10 the Pavilion, fine pub
tic house commanding an excellent view of
the Falls, and the surrounding country,
there was good side view of the pros.
pect-l only cast furtive glances, prefering
first to see them as a whole. Hastily ma
king arrangements for our stay, we sailed
forth. After walking short distance, we
reached the brow of the high land upon
which the Pavilion is situated; the descent
is by steep and winding step way cut out
IN the earth; trees and flowes growing in
their own wild luxuriance. 1t was a spot
of quiet beauty. AS we proceeded, the
noise Of the mighty rushing river came
deeper aud fuller upon our ear, rising and
falling, as ever and anon we passed thick
er cluster of foliage; at length we emerged
from the woods and bushes and found our
seves upon the firm hard flooring of rock.
| an foward-we beheld NIAGARA FALLS,
I'VE beheld the rushing of that mighty mass
iwater-we saw the boiling surges of that
torrent where
''Waves innumerable
Meet there and madden-wdves innumerable
Urge on and overtake the waves before
And disappear in thunder and in foim,-
They reach-they leap the barrier.,'
My brain is dizzy at the thought of i
even now. | know not what wild and un,
earthly picture fancy may have drawn fol
such as gaze on the scene with feelings o
disappointment. Disappointment! 1t is
deep calling unto deep-it is realizing al
that is sublime and awful in Gods creation
it is the embodied attitude Of Gods ON
Impotence. AS we stood on Table Rocl
we stood in silence,-amid such scenes W.
feel how inadequate is language 10 express
the bursting, swelling emotions of the spir
1.-THE 'mighty thrill' of establishment ant
awe. We bowed in reverence for Co
was there. know not how long we stat
we took no note of time. The settin
sun warned us to return and forbade us
more extensive acquaintance with the seen
around-we retracedo our steps to the Hote
| remember | breathed more freely, tn
choking sensations of an overcharged heal
had found relief. But enough for one lei
ter. XELlA.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

Excursion TO the Rocky Mountains.-Af-
ter crossing the forks of the Platte, the
route lay over level plain of coarse brown
sand-without wood and nothing but spe-
cies of wild sage growing upon it. For
two hundred miles of the Platte, marching
up that river toward the Rocky Mountains,
there was not single stream that emptied
into it. July 18th, saw the snow on the tops
of the mountains: the highest peak called
Cache la Paudre, from stream of that
name which rises there, and runs into the
Platte. Approaching the mountains the
country is more broken and the banks of the
river timbered-and they found cluster of
beautiful natural springs, the first they had
met with for 500 miles since leaving the o.
to village. Also immense plains covered
with salt (no doubt Salines where the Buffa-
10 resort in some places the salt was sew.
eral inches deep!-Marched with difficulty
through drove of or 10000 Buffalo -
killed dozen for use-fne, fat, delicious
beef. The first range of mountains ap-
peared covered with low pines-a deep val.
ley divides this range from that above. On
one day the officers estimated that they had
passed $4,000 buffalo-both banks of the
river swarming with them, and the atmos.
phere clouded with the dust they raised
Timber on the river, cotton wood and boz
elder, and good grazing; the country back
a sandy barren. Passed in ascending the
Platte where it issues from the mountains
the beds of number of dry streams, which
on following up contained running water
The water is supposed to be absorbed into
the sand. Besides the buffalo and wilC
horses, are found the elk, mountain sheep
antelope, deer and beaver.-Leave the
Platte, having followed it 600 miles from it
mouth on the Missouri. Deer abound ant
buffalo are scarcer the nearer you come t
the mountains. The beautiful scenery i
T here compared to Switzerland. The Rock.
+ Mountains rise up in pointed spires, steeI
precipices, and sometimes beautiful an
natural arches. The temperature at tn
, foot of the mountains is near freezing poir
all summer. Passed, July Goth, near tn
ridge which divides the head waters Of tn
Platte from those Of the Arkansas, the la
. ter emptying into the Mississippi, 600 mile
! below st. Louis. The space that divide
. the Arkansas and Platte at their rise,
4 only fifty yards.--Army and Navy Chro'
e icle.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

nquisitireness.-It is supposed that the
Americans have attained the greatest art in
parrying inquisitiveness, because they are
more exposed to it; but a well known CIV
ic wag, at late political excitement MAN,
tanned defensive colloquoy with rustic
inquisitive, which could hardly have been
excelled by any transatlantic performer.
Travelling post, he was obliged to stop at a
village to replace horses shoe, when the
Paul Pry of the place bristled up to the car.
riage window, and without waiting for the
ceremony of an introduction, exclaimed,
"Good morning sir, horse cast shoe see.
| suppose you are going To-" Here
he paused, expecting the name of the place
to be supplied, but the citizen answered,
'you are right sir, | generally go there at
this season." "l-hum-do ye, and no
doubt you be come from" "Right a.
gain, sir, live there" "Oh, aye, do ye-
but | see it be London shay. Pray sir
be there anything stirring therel" ayes
plenty of other chaises." SAY, ay, o.
course; but what do folks sayl" "Thei
prayers every Sunday" "That's not wha
mean; wish to know if there is any
thing new and tresh?" eyes, bread ant
herrings." "Anan, you be queer chap
Pray, Muster, may | ask your name 2
.Fools and clowns call me Muster, but | an
in reality, one of the frogs of Aristophanes
and my genuine name is Brekekekes Kno
ak. Drive on, position. "-English pa
per.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

The Bible.-A small pamphlet has been
published at Providence, entitled, "Testlmo.
ny Of Washington and Of the Congress OF
1766, in favor of the special providence OF
God, and the Bible" The following is an
extract: -
ain those days of peril, and when all the
parent nation was cut off, and the advanta-
ges for printing in this country were SMALL
Bibles were in great demand. In l777,
Congress answered memorial, by appoint
ing a committee to advise as to printing
an edition of 10000 Bibles. The commit.
tee finding it so difficult to obtain paper anc
type, recommended Congress--the use o
the Bible being so universal and its import
ance so great-to direct the committee o
commerce to import at the expence of Con
gress, 10000 English Bibles from Holland
Scotland, or elsewhere, into the diffaren
States in the Union;" and Congress order
ed the importation.
In 1871, "when from the circumstance
Of the war an English Bible could not b
imported, and no opinion could be forme
how long the obstruction might continue
the subject Of printing the Bible was agal
presented to Congress and by them referre
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

Col. Crockett killed another ioay.-The
accounts of the fall of this eccentric adven-
turer, have been almost as numerous as the
odd sayings imputed to him, while the fol-
lowing from correspondent of the Couri-
err & Enquirer supplies another. Thus:
"After the Mexicans had got possession
of the Alamo, the fighting had ceased, and
it was clear daylight, sic Americans were
discovered near the wall yet unconquered,
and who were instantly surrounded and
ordered by Gen. Castrillon to surrender,
and who did SO under promise of his pro-
lection, finding resistance any longer in
vain-indeed perfect madness. Castrillon
was brave but not cruel, and disposed to
save them. He marched them up to that
part of the fort where stood "his Excellen-
cy," surrounded by his murderous crew,
his sychophantic officers. DAVID Crock
EFT was one of the six. The steady, fear
less step, and undaunted tread together with
the bold demeanor Of this hardy veteran
0his frmness and noble bearing" to give
the words of the narrator, had most pow
erfuI effect on himself and Castrillon.
Nothing daunted, he marched up boldly In
front of Santa Anna, looked him steadily in
the face, while Castrillon addressed "his
excelency," "Sir, here are six prisoners
have taken alive; how shall | dispose OF
them" Santa Anna looked at Castrillor
fercely, flew into most violent rage, and
replied, shave not told you before how tc
dispose of theml Why do you bring them
to me?' At the same time his brave OH
GERS drew and plunged their swords into the
bosoms of their defenceless prisoners 81
anxious and intent were these blood-thlrsty
towards to crafty the malignity OF the IN
veterate tyrant, that Castrillon barely esca
ped being run through in the scuffle himself
Castrillon rushed from the scene apparent
ly horror struck-sought his quarters, ant
did not leave them for some days, ant
hardly ever spoke to Santa Anna after
This was the fate Of poor Crockett, and II
which there can be no mistake"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

to committee of three. This committee
reported in 1882, recommending to Con-
gress an edition printed by Robert Akin,
Of Philadelphia; whereupon it was re-
solved, that the United States in Con-
gress assembled, highly approve the pious
and laudable undertaking as subservient to
the interests of religion, and being satisfied
of the care und accuracy in the execution
of the work, recommend this edition of
the Bible to the Inhabitants of the United
States"
How interesting is such history of one
OF the earliest impressions of the Holy BIZ
BILE in English, in these United States.
What moral sublimity in the fact as it stands
imperishably filed in the archives of our
national council in the record of the Con-
gress of 1882. What an act is this con-
sidered in reference to the dealings of
God in our behalf at the time of our ma
tons peril A fact which should be re-
membered, and told to every child and
every young man in the nation at day
when many of the rulers and the ruled
too would fain despise the book of then
fathers, nay, the chief man of the nation
honored.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17
f A r L w l. l. l. .

FdreweH! it hath a sombre tone,
The lip is slow to take it,
II seemeth like the willows moan
When autumn winds awake it;
1t seemeth like the distant sea
On some lone islet signing,
And yet thou say'st it unto me,
And waitst for my replying.
FdreDeU! thou Ay'st from Winters wrath
Mid southern bowers to hide thee,
May freshest roses deck thy path,
Yet bring no thorns to chide thee
And may'st thou find that better land
Where no bright dream is broken,
No flower shall fade in beauty's hand,
And no farewell be spoken. Mrs Sigourney
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

Sudden dsaih.--Capt. Elliot, of the ship
Rowena, fell down and expired IN Canal
street the day before yesterday. No other
cause than over anxiety and distress OF
mind, occasioned by difficulty with his
hands, can be given for this sudden vista
ton. Capt. E. was a worthy and esteem
ed Young gentleman, and had won the re-
gard of many of our citizens. His re-
mains were attended to the grave by q
numerous collection of his friends.-Neu
Orleans Bee, 18th July.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

NEW ESTA BLISHMEN t.
~ PLOUGH FACTORY.-REID,T EEsDAL
g. Co. would state, for the information of
the public, that they have entered into co-part-
nsrship, in the PLOUGH business, and opened
a shop in Mechanics Row, Constantine for the
purpose of Manufacturing and Repairing Ploughs,
where they will be glad to receive orders for work.
in their business. The public are insured that
they will give strict attention to their business.
Patronage solicited.
Ploughs WOODED in the most approved
style. Handles, Beams, de-, kept constantly
on hand, SO that Old Ploughs can be repaired on
nvrico, also, Repairing Of all kinds, done on
the most reasonable terms, for Cash.
Farmers are invited to call and examine their
Ploughs, and Judge for themselves.
ISAAC BENHAM,
SAMUEL TEESDAL,
WILLIAM REID.
Constantine, June 90, 1886. 1tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

BLACKSMITH e. w. PEN
ID LAND, would most respectfully inform the
citizens of this vage and vicinity, that they con-
tinue to carry on the above business in all of its
various branches, at their new Shop, No. 3, Me-
chanics' Ro,o, Constantine, where they hold
themsev,s ready to do every variety of Smithing
which may be called for. Those who favor them
with their work, may be assured that all orders
in their line of business will be promptly execu-
It'd, from long expert nee in their business they
A ttr themselves that they shall be abb, to give
mr. satisfaction.
o. Horse Shooting and Ironing Wagons done
in Tia, most approved manner, and with due dis
patch.
notice. ANDREW PENLAND,
WILLIAM PENLAND.
Constantine, June 90, 1885, ltf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

NJOTICE.-W. +. HOUSE, would give
IN notice to all those indebted to him, or w.
A. e. w. T. HOUSE, that his old accounts must
be settled up without delay. The Books and
Accounts have been put into the hands OF I'nos
CnARLroN Esq. for settlement. Those having
unsettled Accounts or Notes standing will plolse
call on tho above named gentleman and settle the
same Immediately. W.T.. HOUSE.
Constantine, June %, 1896. III
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17

Mrs. SIaouRNEy, of Hartford Conn.,, is native
American authoress, Of no ordinary talent as
the following lines from her pen, with beau
tiful moral, testify
THE LADY.BUG AND THE ANT.
THE Lady Bug sat in the roses heart,
And smiled with pride and scorn,
As she saw plain dressed Ant go by,
With heavy grain of corn,-
So she drew the curtains of damask round,
And adjusted her siken vest, 90
Making her glass of drop Of dew
That lay in the roses breast.
Then she laughed so loud that the Ant looked up,
And seeing her naughty face,
Took no more notice, but Travelled on
AT the same industrious pace
But a sudden blast of autumn came,
And rudely swept the ground,
And down the rose with the Lady-Bug bent,
And scattered its leaves around
Tho houssless Lady was much amazed,
For she knew not where to 90,
And hoarse November's early blast
Had brought with it rain and snow.
Her wings were chilled and her feet were cold,
And she wished for the Ants warm cell
And what she did in wintry snow,
I'm sure l cannot tell.
But the care full Ant was in her nest
With her little ones by her side;
She taught them all like herself to toll,
Nor mind the sneer Of pride -
And thought, as sat at the close of day,
Eating my bread and milk,
1t was wiser to work and improve my time,
Than be idle and dress in silk.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17
CARRIAGE MAKING.


VN7M. REID a. co. would respectful,
" " inform the citizens of Constantine and
81. Joseph county, that they still carry on the
CARRIAGE and WAGON Making business at
their old stand, where they will be happy to at
tend to all calls in their line. They have the
best of workmen in their employ, and feel as
as anv other establishment of the kind in the
western country.
STAGE COACHES repaired on short notice.
NJ Repairing done cheap for cash and on
short notice. Their shop is No. 2, Mechanics
Row, Second street Constantine.
June 90, 1886. lH
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-17
NEW BOOKS BY CANAL, at srrELr's

NEW BOOKS BY CANAL, at SrEELE's
~ Bookstores
Hollands life of Van Buren,, Maltebrun's Geo.
graphy, Pdrley's do, Church Psalmody, b ltter-
mans Greek Grammar, Watts and select Hymns
Porter's Analysis Donnegan's Lexington, I'd
book of History, Testamonts, Greek Testaments,
Pliyflir's Euclid, Adams Arithmetic, Quarto
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Potts Arithmetic. Together with large lot of
Miscellaneous Books, for sale wholesale and re-
tall at Newly ork prices.
o. G. STEELE, 214 Main st.
Buffalo, June 20, 1885, 1yl
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-03-08
South Carolina,

CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT.
Ephraim Lunsford, grantee of Powers Black.
burn, applicant, rs. James York and wife Mary,
Thos. Massey and wife Jiney, Sol. Evans and
wife Rebccca, William Billingsby and wife Phoc.
be, Joseph Hough and wife Elizabeth, Mary N
Blackburn, Frankey Blackburn, and Lovick
Blackburn.
1t appearing to my satisfaction that Thos
Massey and wife Jiney, Solomon Evans and wife
Rebecca, William Billingsby and wife Phoebe,
Joseph Hough and wife Elizabeth, Mary NJ
Blackburn, Frankly Blackburn, and Lovick Black
burn, reside without this State, 1t is therefore
ordered that thoy appear before me in tho 9 ,ur'
of Ordinary to be held for Chesterfield , trict
at Chesterfield Court House on or5c ltf
day of April next, to show cause if aY ney car
why the real estate of John Blackburn, deceased
should not be sold or divided, otherwise theil
consent will be entered of record.
TURNER BRYAN, o. C. D.
Feb. 10Th, 1886. 1873
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Tax Notice.

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IL and receive the Taxes for Chesterfield Dis
trict, as follows, to wit:
At Mt. Croghan, on Monday the 2sth Feb. next,
At Blakeney's Old Store, on Tuesday, LIST March
next,
At Michael Millcr's, on Wednesday, Cd March
next,
At John Middletons, on Thursday, Sd March
next,
At Speei's Mills, on Friday, 4th March next,
At Steer-pen springs, on Saturday, 5th March
next,
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March next,
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Friday, and Saturday, 9th, 9th, 10th, llth,
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All persons concerned must make their returns
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Culture of Silk.
Jan. 19, 1886.
PRACTICAL TREATISE on til

A PRACTICAL TREATISE on the Cul-
"A ture of Silk, adapted to the climate and soil
of the United States, by F. G. Comstock, Secre.
tary to the Hartford County Silk Society, and
Editor of the Silk Culturist. Illustrated by en-
cravings.
The interest in all parts Of the United States
in tho Culture and manufacture of Silk, manifested
by the constant calls for information on the cub
ject, has induced the publisher to have prepared
plain Practical Treatise on the cultivation OF
tho Mulberry and rearing Silk Worms, adapted to
the soil and climate Of this country and to the
wants of plain practical men.
The Practical Culturist in this country needs
directory adapted to the soil on which he plants
his trees, and tho climate in which he rcars his
worms, without reference to soils and climates
less congenial to their growth. Ithas been there.
fore the object of the author to make treatise
strictly practical, emitting nothing ofimportance,
and adding nothing of useless or extraneous
character.
AS making the raw material into sewing Silk
and Twist is very profitable TO the Silk grower,
all necessary information for that purpose will bc
given.
This work is in tho press and will soon be pub
lishcd in duodecimo Of about 100 pages, in hand
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Editors of Newspapers who will give the above
three insertions, with this notice, and forward
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be entitled to copy of the work, to be forwarded
to their order.
WIN. G. CoMsToCK.
Hartford, Dee. 1885.
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The Monthly Gem. Farmer,
AND HORTyCULTURlST.
,lished on tho first of each month, in Ro

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