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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05
From the Buff.lo Daily Journal.


Benjamin Rath5un.-A meeting of the
creditors of B. Rathbun was held short
time since, in the city of New Y ork, and a
committee consisting of M cssrs. Henry f.
Tallmadge and John Paine, Esqs., of that
city, ard Salem butcher, Esq, Of Albany,
as counsel were appointed to proceed TO
this place for the purpose of investigating
the condition of Rathbun's affairs. These
gentlemen finding that their operations
would be greatly facilitated by the personal
attendance and assistance of Mr.. r., made
application to the circuit court, now in ses-
sion, Judge Gardiner presiding, at its OPEN
ing on Thursday last. On'the motion to
that effect being made by Mr.. butcher, as
sisted by Messrs. II. X. Smith and T.. III.
Sherwood, counsel to Rathbun, strenuous
opposition was made by Geo. P. Barker,
Esq, District Attorney, but the Court after
due consideration, decided to admit Rath-
bun to bail in the sum of 100000. This
morning, the bond having peen signed by
Messrs. Pierre A. Barker, Samuel Ii. Ma
cy, James M'Kay and Thomas It. Sher-
wood of this city, and II. F. Tallmadge
and John Paine, Esqs., of New York, all
gentlemen of wealth and responsibility, he
was discharged from custody. We learn
that, on examination, the committee are
confident that the property, with proper
management, will be amply sufficient to ex-
tinguish every claim.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Terrible ConRagration.--T Bovery
Theatre burnt doacn.--At half past yes
to-day morning, smoke was seen to issue
a a., - &c tho arcof of ts,as Bnaue-y--
Theatre, and in very few minutes the
whole building was completely cnvsiuped
in fames. SO sudden and rapid was the
connagration that it was quite impossible to
save the building when the fircmen arrived
at the spot. Nor were any portion of the
very valuable properties belonging to the
Theatre saved; with the exception Of the
clock, piano, and the large mirror of tie
green room. The ward robes, and in fact
every thing belonging to this establishment
with these slight exceptions were swept.
The upper portion Of the side walls fell on
to Nos. 40 and Al Bowery, and crushed in
the roofs. No other buildings were in
jured. Thus has this magnificent Thea
ire a second time fallen a sacrifice TO the
devouring element. Mr.. Hamblin's loss
viii be most severe. We understand that
he himself estimates it at $4,000, not
cent of which, we are sorry to learn, was
covered by insurance--the policy having
expired on the 10Th Instant, and Mr.. Fl.
was in negotiation for its renewal. The
members of the company, are also severe
sufferers, and in proportion TO their means
probably much the most SO, as they have
lost the whole of their theatrical proper
ties, and are thrown out of professional en-
.ployment. A man named Frederick, en-
.ployed 10 sleep in the Theatre, had mar
row escape from the burning building with
his life, being obligedto make his way out of
it in his night clothes.
OF the origin of the fire, there seems to
be difference of opinion--some individu-
ais believing it to have been communicated
by design, and others supposing the fire to
have occurred from sparks COMMUNE
Gated to some combustible materials during
the performance of Lafitte.
P.'S. We are sorry TO learn that at 10
o'clock this morning, while several people
we're standing in the portico of the ruins,
one of the burnt beams fell from .alof aud
severely injured young man named
Frederick Parsons, Of 20 Read street, by
striking him on the head. We believe,
however, that his wound is not considered
dangerous. a boy named Thomas Butler,
living at the Bulls Head, was also stricken
on The shoulder, which was dislocoted by
the blow.--Nesc- York Courier q. Enquirer,
Ser. 90.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05
Col r. M. Jo.ason.-Tbis dlstinguis

Col. r. M. Johnson. distinguish
ed patriot and soldier addressed a crowded
audience of the citizens of Franklin, at the
Courthouse, in this place, on Monday last,
of al! political parties. The remarks OF
Col. Johnson were very mild, but were de-
livered with force and energy, and in a feel
ing manner. Hewas listened to with mark
ed attention, and when he closed he was APP
plauded in the most enthusiastic manner, APP
parently, by the whole audience. Judge
Pryor very politely adjourned the Circuit
Court two hours to accommodate Col. john
son and the citizens who were in attendance
to hear him, for which courtesy we hereby
tender him, in behalf of Col. Johnson, his
thanks.-Argus.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

We learn from the Perry Democrat that
Mr.. candidate Ewing, since his departure
from Cleveland, has visited Perry county,
on his electioneering tour, and made along
and bitter harangue in the town of Somer-
set, against the powers that be. His chief
subject, however, was the same upon which
he was so eloquent here,-himself. He
compared himself to an oak again, which
would neither bend or break. We should
think it would be a more correct simile, to
liken him to o man who stands on the deck
of canal boat, and when the captain sings
out Bridge does not bob his head. The
consequence is, he IS knocked orerboard.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

MoNrREAL and New YoRK are soon to be
brought into close proximity. Tho Montreal
Herald says, whom tho rail-road from Whitehall to
Albany is complated, aud the fleet of steamboats,
which are preparing for Like Chumplain COM
mence running, tie trip may be easily aud comfor-
tably made between the two cities distance 3s4
miles) in 90 hours! So much tho better. We
hope our Canadian neighbors may then by fire.
quent Intercourse, become moro softened down IN
some of their prejudices towards us, while we in
turn shall have cheaper and greater facilities for
visiting the interesting and peculiar beauties and
attractions which abound on tho shores Of the
noble st. Lawrence.-N. Y. Star.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Wei Patrcnised Ne,ospapers.-Whereve
published; saysthe Poughkeopsie Telegraph, point
needle TO the POLE to enterprise and public spirit
in place. There is no mistake in this! So ac.
customed have we become 20 judge in this matter
that all that we wish to sec, when we hear thriv.
ing village spoken of is well conducted paper
from il, and We promise to tell by it whether the
report in It's favor is correct or not. II it has
many advertisements, compacty set, and of diff
frent kinds, we will answer that there are men of
the right kind there. But if the paper is barren
of advertisements, the matter set in large type,
We put it down that the report is farronade.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Paddy and the Echo" Patrick, where
have you been this hour or morel You
must not absent yourself without my per-
mission"
"Och, niver more will do the like, sir"
"Well, give an account of yourself, you
seem out of BREATH"
"Fait the same am sir: niyer was in
such fear since | came TO Amcriky, III till
ye all about it, sir, when get breath wonst
again"
81 heard we tilling the gentlemen of the
wonderful hecho, sir, over in the woods be-
hint the big hill. thocht by what we said
NV it, that il bate all the echoes wv ould Ire
land, sir; and so it does by the powers
Well, / just run over TO the place we was
speaking NV, to converse bit with the won-
derIul creathur. So said |, .hillo, hillo, hill
lo!' and sure enough the hecho said hllo,
hil!o, you noisy rascal p"
al thocht that was very quare, sir; and
said 'hillo,' again"
"IIillo, YOURSELF said the hecho, you
begun it first
"'What the devil are you made uv?' said
l."
"'Shut your MOUTH said the hecho."
$3.50 said /, Eye blatherin scoundrcl, if
pc was flesh and blood, like an honest man
that We isn't, | would hommer we till the
mother of we wonld'nt know her impident
son."
"And what do you think the hccho said
to that, sir? Scamper We haste of Pad
dy,' said he COR fate if / catch you, I'll
break livery bone in your ugly body An
it hit my head with a stone, sir, that was
nigh knocking the poor brains out Of me.
So ! run as fast as ever | could and
praised be all the saints Pm here to till you
of it, SIR"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The Conuention.-This body assembled
on the Goth inst, and organized Temperate
ly, by choosing WILLIAM DRAPER, Of Oak
land county, President, and CHARLES A.
JEFFREYs of Washtenaw, Secretary, and
MARTIN DAVIS ofthe same place, Sergeant
at Arms.
Members from every county except
Mackinac, where there was no election, APP
peared and took their seats. A friend
writes that, judging from the opinions Of
the delegates as expressed in conversations
he has had with different individuals, he has
no doubt 'that there will be decided ma
jority opposed to giving any assent what
ever, even so qualified as to reserve all
our legal rights. "-Detroa Daily Free
Press. ,.a....-
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

ContempfNe.-We cut the following
excruciating attempt at wit from the Roch-
ester Democrat of yesterday. Its liberali-
ty, candor and smartness, must command
the admiration of all. 1t is in character
with several articles respecting Buffalo,
which have appeared in the same paper of
late; bat VIC much mistake tho Rochester
people if such pisiful, malignant attacks
on a sister city receive their approbatiop:-
Com. Adr. 81
"0ErWe mist give it up. Buffalo is the
most charming city in the word. Every
thing undertaken fourishes. Forging,
picking pockets and stabbing are CARED on
to admiration. On Friday last POOR fel-
low was stabbed because he was TOO eco
nomical to pay his fare on q canal boas and
another had his pocket picked because he
was silly enough TO carry money in it. Our
editorial bretherenin Buffalo will believe US
in earnest when we say that we surrender
the palm to them most cheerfully. 5
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The schooner G.. S. WILLET, of Oswego,
which sailed from this port, laden with
wheat, last fall, and was lost in a gale
off Ashtabula, has been recovered. The
top of her mast was discovered, says
the Ashtabula Sentinel, about six miles
from shore; and by the exertions of some
of the citizens of that place she was
raised, and towed into the harbor. In
raising her the body of q man in a sailors
dross hoated ofI.-Two watches and about
eight hundred dollars were found IN. .l.- 49,
bin.-Cieue. Her. a
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Prior Claim.-A bit of wag ON board
the Steamboat from Norfolk, being not a
little disquieted in his slumbers by some
legions of fellow dodgers, who seemed to
dispute his claim to the birth, called out,
Halo Steward What massa? Bring me
the way bill. What for massa? | want
TO see if these bed bugs put down their
names before did; if not | want 'cm
turned out.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05
ATLAS OFFICE, halfpast IL o'clk, ]
September 90. 1896.

Daring Ro55ery.--A most daring rob-
berry was committed on board the steamer
Rhode Island, on her trip from New York,
last night. A keg containing $4,000 in
gold belonging to the Fulton Bank of this
city was broken open and the contents alb
stracted. The keg was placed in the Cap
tain's office under the care of one Of the
officers OF the Bank. 1t is supposed the
villain put his hand through the blinds of the
office and took out the keg without being
observed. The contents were then stolen
and the keg returned to its place bottom up
wards with the head broken out. In this
situation it was found on the arrival of the
boat at Providence.
No clue has yet been discovered which
may lead to the discovery of the thief.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Ne'o CounteUeits.--A new emss ion Of
counterfeit ten dollar bills on the Bank of
the u. States, has been put in circulation
in Ohio. The Cleveland Advertiser gives
the following description Letter G. No.
1000 and upwards, payable to G. Thomas,
dated July 10, 1885; S. Jaudon, Cashier,
N. Biddle, President. The engraving is
very well executed, though the impress
sion is somewhat lighter than tho genuine.
-Dai. Com. Adu.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Anothcr Counteyfeit.-We have just
been shown a counterfeit, of new ennis.
sion, upon the Utica Branch of the Ontario
Bank. 1t is of the denomination of five
dollars, letter c, dated Jan. LIST 1910, and
payable to F. G.. White. The engraving
of the vignette is too indistinct and coarse !;
the filling up pretty fair, but the signature
Of the Cashier, Il. II. Rockwell, is too
large, and that of the President, A. B.
Johnson, too stilf.--Daily Buff. Jour.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

rJ-Our Steam Boat will be in the water in the
course of ton or twelve days. whom sho will be
brought down to our new wharf to BIO finished.
She is Of a beautiful model, and will run easy. =
We learn that tho engine is nearly finished.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Another slide has taken place on the
bank of the Lake, and most unfortunate
one too. The most valuable part of the
elevated plateau, in the grant of A. Kelley,
Esq. for the purpose of promenade, is
settling away towards the water.-Clcre.
Gazette.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The President reached Cincinnati on
Monday last, and left on the same day OF 10
o'clock, for Washington, on board a steam
boat bound for Wheeling. During his short
stay in Cincinnati he was saluied by the
Cincinnati Grcys, who promptly turned out
under. their commander, Capt. Bowman
Loaisrilc Journal. re ~
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

U-We perceive by the Niles Gazette that an
association has been formed, books opened and
stock subscribed for building steam boat at that
place this wintcr--tho engine TO DO brought on
before the close of navigation.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

A gentleman enquired the price of eggs
in market this morning" Fifteen cents
Dozen" was the reply. "Why, how
is that" asked the gentleman, Pve been
paying but twelve and half" sob, yes
said the vender, Ga shrewd boy,) shut the
hens have had a strike, and we have TO shell
out levy for them ourselves"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

0~rWheat of a prime quality sold yes
terday at 81 per bushel. Sales not extern
sivc.
0TWestern -four was quoted in New
York on Monday morning at SO 9,25.-
Roch. paper.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Enaur Of Strangers.-The Evening Star
says" the number of names entered on
the Strangers Register at Hudson's Mer-
chants News Room, during the month Of
April was 10,351, including the Siamese
Twins, of which there seems to be question
ed whether they count one or two-in this
list they are put down as t,co."
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

pBescare Of nterfeits.--Counterfoit bills
on different banks at tho east are becoming nu-
morous. We shall particularizo. all that may
come under our observation.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Portable MarbIe.-It is computed by DIR. jack
son, from analysis of the water of Boston, that
our citizens drink annually lime enough to make
a column Of marble t,oo feet in diameter and
forty feet iong!-Doston paper.
Wonder if they think of cmigrating to the
west soon1 Such citizens would bo considered
very valuable in this country.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The Crocket System.--A man and woman
saw each other in New-York for tho first timo
early in the morning, were married after brcak-
fast, and the husband run away before dinner.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The new iron steamboat Chatham on Savannah
river, has commenced running. She is said 10
DO the finest boat ever propelled by steam on those
waters. Her hold has according TO tho Augusta
Sentinel four separate water.tight apartments,
divided by thick sheet iron partitions, great Sc.
Gritty IN case o. injury from snags.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The following agricultural paragraph,
is from the Boston Morning Post =
Hon. IS crops?" Why, corn, tolerable-
wheat amt none, but RYE and PATERSON
Lordy 7!
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Joseph Stallings, of Beach Island, South
Carolina, was shot few days since, by one
of his negroes. lie has suffered the penal
ty OF murder. e ID ft u
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The national debt of England is S3,4s0,-
eo6,76s. Of France $ls0,OOO,OO0. OF
Russia, $500, 00O,O0O. OfPrussia, S3114,.
6I0,440. OF Turkey, $36,OOO,O0O. s..
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

Tho liberal sum Of TWO hundred thousand dol
lars il aboutto be distributed among the several
counties of Pennsylvania for tn, purposes of
education, under the Public School act passed by
the last Legislature of that State.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

In consequences of the failure of crops of the
cast, wheat and flour and other bread stuffs are
commanding high prices.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The Texan Navy is composed Of six
schooners, two armed steamers, and guard
brig.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-10-05

The amount fthe various manufactures
in Pittsburgh, Pa, exceeds S2,5OO,0O0.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-28

10 the bill siiessng Tho day for the Opening 81 each
Congress. aud prescribed the perod of is tcfmina-
ton. and told On amusing story about the manner
IN which Il bad been disposed or The day !, Vas
introduced and sae, scarcely fifteen mnp,es de-
euss'oo. the previous DIGESTION vas sprung upon 1t
and II was IN that way pushed through committee.
He (Mr. Adsm.) bad mesed TO rec omm,, 1t. bcIiev.
'ng Il was uBcons,i,s,ionsi ard wishing the House
10 have oppostonl,y OF rceohsdcfing their scion
and he spoke zoe sbos, Eve minutes in support Of
h,s motion. just at ths time be sss called out
" the House TO attend q committee Of conference
and sheB he rc,urnsd w'ibia lsss thsn quarter Of
an hour. be found The House engaged With other
business. lie asked "whs, had become Of the
other bill :" add vas answered that "ii had been
psssed.h Passed =" allow yr 'tOh BY ,hr pre-
vious question Of course Well, tie bib was
sent 10 another body, (tbc Executive he meant, }
sud II has sinee turned that not an individual Of
that body believed 1t be constitutional. Mr.. Ad-
ans was well assured Of the uucoustt uiionslity
OF that measure as of the one nov under conside-
ration I; and he hoped the previous ques.on would
not be applied until the whole House understood
wbat they were called upoa 30 vote about.
can give you no idea Of ID. spin, OF rsi.eIy and
satire with which hr Adams urged ihose poi3ts
They made manifest impression upon the dsoesf
portion oi tho iicuae; but not SO o. MIR Cushinso
one Of the fsithiui from isaac Hrs kurdom.--
When Mr.. Adams finished, - ,eral members sprunp
10 their feet but eastman vas before them al and
lac Vas greeted with a CHORUS Of laughter as his
white head peerej over them ill Every body
knew what he would be at aud true 10 his ma
tu'e aud hls duty, he moved The previous ques-
ton
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-28
FROM TEXAS.



The rsmor that had rvsched here some ought
days ago wa Nsichaoohcs. Was oonhrmcd OF ~.
peaed Yesterday by an arrival from opelou@ss viz.
thst 1900 Mesicans, one division Of the army un-
der Col. Wall. had surrendered themselves prison.
crs Of war 10 between 800 and 400 Texans. agreea-
bly, to the rcques, Of Ssn,a Auua that they should
lay down their arms.
Il was alse stated tina, the Texan force under
Col. Barhson had ovsrtaken tho main division Of
The Mexican army under Felisol aud Sesma. whcn
crossing the Colorado; and thst the Mescsns mere
y requested TO b. und'stubcd in their teitest from
Texas, y vas stated that they had ,htown into
the river large quantity Of ammunition, iest 1t
sboald fall into the hands eC the Texans and
il 10 fortunately stated that the latter have pur-
sued the prudential policy of building a bridge
for the escape e the enemy-who are still nearly
3 TO l,
The sehooaes Boalta arrival Yesterday IA fcuE
days from TsmPleo. where all was quiet as the
comma nder ii, the garrison had finally resolved on
turning his cannon against the eiuzens, should they
attack the res,d-nt foreigners.
The Bonifa brings upwards Of 100 900 dollar.
IN specie.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-28
DIED.,

In th, village. Saturday last, Mary daughter Of Dr
J. Ross, aged year.
Ia Whining. DR.. Hiram seeley.
10 Bakersfield, 10th inst Mr. ASS Barry, SOL o.
10 Woodstock 5,h inst. Jacob Kendall, rev. SOL "a
10 Pescham, May 7ah, Nr John Ford, 20.
In Leicester, 10th inst, Mr. Hiram spaaiing late Of
Orwell
In shelburpe. i7,h inst. Ms Merry Lyon. %.
In Benson, 18th inst Mrs Elisabeth, wife Of Mr. James
Nobe,73.
IN New Haven, 9Th inst. Mrs Mary, wife Of Robert
Myers IS.
10 Ferri.bursh, 3ia May. Mrs Lydia. wife Of Thomas
Hazard. a.
" supdeJ and. 10Th inst, air Almra, wife Of Gilbert
Bradley, Esq, 20,
In stamford, i4,h inst. Mr., Samantha, wife Of L.
wilmSrth. Eco, 35,
10 Resd,boro, 10Th inst. NJ James Yates, 48.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-28

THO Men Staies, as will be seen from the pro-
eesdings OF Congress oa Monday are added TO the
Union. The bills had previously passed the Senate
and no alteration made to then, in the House
of Representatives. They doubtless received the
signature Of the President on Tuesday morning -
According 10 all accounts, Mr.. Adams made a
most able speech on the Michigan bill. The
correspondent Of the n. Y. Coumercisl Advertiser
ssys--
lie maintained that the nigh, of Michigan To be
admitted into the Union wac perfec, and complete,
wilhoO, being embarrassed by any condition such
as prescribed BY the bill, and without, being depnv-
cd ofany portion Of its territory.
The clearness and force with which lac s,sted his
argument and tie earnes, aud zeaoae manner with
which hc pursued i. must be admitted TO DO the
highest honor to has intellectual powers. lie con.
tended tia, Congress had power whs,ever 10
touch this question Of bOundsry-thsl the acts I'D
n.i,ng Illinois and Indiana embraced provisions for
the settlement OF this boundary, which were IN
direct eo1trsssnuon 10 The ordianee-hut the stten.
ton Of Csagress no, directed TO them. Still
they arc nail and VOID
Mr.. Adams commented With great minuteness on
the report Of The judiciary committee which accom-
panied the bill; and INDUCED IN eonsidersble it.-
tade Of remark on the condUc, Of The authorities o.
OHIO IA The course ofhls conirosersy lie referred
TO az observation the Gov. of Ohio, that there
are million Of fteemor 10 Ohio ready 20 maintain
the rights Of the STATE.
lie then proceeded to shos that lie oil was IN
consisted with the reports Of The Judiciary commit
iess both " the House sod the Senate; and also
that q vas seii-eonirsdaesogy. lie eoDslgded some
eftrsorsinAry passages Of el0qufnce, xiih the en-
preston o. has thanks fos the alalgeaoe the House
bad shewa ban. aud most sarcastic and eating
Isssss to the SrsyisSs sass,ios nea. He referred