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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

NEW STORE q FRESH GOODS
~ The subscriber has just received and is now
receiving an extensive assortment of English
French and American DRY GOODS, Hird-
ware, Crockery and Glassware, Paints, Oils and
Groceries, all of which nc Offers for salo to the
citizens Of Constantine and vicinity on the most
reasonable terms. ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine, October 5, 1896.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

SDAA BOTTLES, large and small,
VtvpV superior black writing INK, also,
bistol's superfnc Red Ink, just seceved, and tor
sale ( the Bookstore of
MUNGER d COWDERY.
Constansoe, July l6, 1886.
EATHE0.-Every description OF sole
Aland upper Leather, and shoe findings, kept
constantly on hand, and for sale by
PECK & CONGER.
Detroit, June 90, 1896.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07
HOLM II. GLAD

g DING, Watch Maker
andJewetler, would respect
fully inform the citizens of
Constantine and its vicinity,
that he has taken the stand
formerly occupied BY MIA.
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M Him RY MISS SARAH
Nl COWNOVER would respectfully in
form the ladies' of Constantine and vicinity, that
she has commenced the Millinery and Mantau-
where she will be at all times ready to attend to
the calls of customers. She has made arrange
ments for the regular receipt Of the latest fash
ions, and will be thankful for all favors in her
line Of business.
Constantine, Nov. 16, 1886. 3w40
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

SOAP! SOAP!!---Just received, FIFrY
- Boxes Ncw-York BAR SOAP, and for
sale low for CASTOR Produce-by
ADAMS Il APPLETON.
Constantine, Oct. 26. yl7
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

TIE SuLpLus REvENuE.-In the course of debate n the Senate yesterday, Mr. Ew ing tof 0hio) stated some striking, we may say astounding facts, in regard to the Reve- nue and the Sales of Public Lands.
 The amount of Surplus Revenue, or ra- ,her of urexpended Revenue, already ca ceeds 1disty .Niilions Of Dollars.
 The amount of receipts from Sales of Public Lands during the last month Janu- ary far exceeds any amount heretofore re- |ceived, as appears by the following state lment, by Mir. Ewing, of the amount receiv- ed in the month of January, 1885, then un- usually large) and the amount received, as far as the several Land Offices have been
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
PuBIIC AlEETNG.

Pursuant to public notice, large portion of the clizens of Carroll county assembled at CarroIlton, ofi Saturday tie. Fehfu ary, 1886, 10 take into consideration such matters as were deemed of great political importance 10 them and their fellow citizens throughout the Territory.
 At o'clock, r. M., Thomas II. Clark was appointed to preside as President, and John L. Stallings, Esq as Secretary ot the meeting on motion of l.. B. TuY, the following gentlemen were appointed a commutee to prepare resolutions expressive of the wishes anu interests; q of sss, citizens at Carroll county, viz: Col. l.. B. Fully, John M. Wilson, Esq. Capt. John T. Cox, Wm. ]. Estes, Esq. Wm. D. Reagan, Esq. and Richard Roberls: who having retired few minutes, reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
 Resolved, That the citizens Of Carroll county, composing this meeting, arc inl- pressed with the importance of having a suitable person to represent them in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, at the time when that important privilege shall be guaranteed 10
 
 them by an admission into the Union as a State.
 esoved,-That we have entire conf- denee in the abilities and patriotism of our fellow citizen. the Hon. ARCHIBALD YELL.
 Resolved, That it is the wish oi the ei- tizcns of Carroll county, composing this meeting, that he suffer his name to be run as a candidate for that office.
 Resolved, d,-That we recommend him to our fellow citizens throughout the Territory of Arkansas, as a person whose abilities ;;::; sa.s.:ss.;: ss Democracy emile him to their suffrages.
 Resolved, IT hat the proceedings ef;his meeting be signed by the President and Sc cretafy, md copy transmitted to the Edi- tors of the Arkansas Times, Advocate, and Gazette, for publication.
 THOMAS II. CLARK, Presl, JoHN E. 5TALLINGs, Secretary.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Remarkable Fact.--In the last number of Silliman's Journal, is an article .s0n Cur rents in Water." It is asserted that if a tub or other vessel be filled with water and a hole made near the middle of the bottom to discharge 1t, the water will acquire a rotary motion from West to South, or opposed 10 the apparent motion sf the sun, and if the means are usedto produce an opposite mo- ton, upon withdrawing those means, the former direction will be resumed. This cannot be the effect of chance, but of nat usal laws constantly operated. = Boston IT..
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

A New Orleans paper gives the following account of the execution of the unfortunate victims of Mejia's treachery, at Tampico.
 The object of the Mexicans was not on- ly 10 Kill the prisoners, but 10 make them suffer as much as possible before this was effected-for this purpose the guns were fired within few paces of their bodies, and aimed at those parts which would not cause Instantaneous death In this way some oi them were shot ten or fifteen times before life was extinct. Their clothes were set on fire by the wadding of the guns, and suffered 10 burn off of them. Among the number shot were two youths apparent y about IT years of age.--A large pit was then dug, and after these unfortunate but brave men, were stripped of their clothes and boots they were indiscriminately thrown in.-A few moments before they were shot, one ct them an American, mplored the guards ID presence of a priest, for drink of water, which was refuseai
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25


 T Veferan.--Thefe IS now living al Knafesbro, an old pensioner, named Ed. ward Day, upwards of 100 years of age; he was natter by trade, and was in the employ of Mr. Francis Moore, the consta- ble of hnaresbro, who was sent, in l75S, with warrant to Lynn, to take Engene Aram prisoner, for the murder of Daniel Clarke, and says, that on his masters re- turn with the prisoner he was the man that assisted Eugene Aram into the house and dressed d sore on the arm for him. Soon afler Day enlisted for soldier, and served nineteen years in the z0ih regiment; he lost a leg and thigh in the American war when engaged with the Americans. Being married man, his wife, when hearing that he was wounded in the battle, went to search for him; a thunder storm came on, and she was struck blind by flash oi lightning, as she was opening the gate to enter the field on which her husband lay wounded. They were both got to the hospital. Her sight was gone forever, and she died at Knares- bro about six or seven years ago. lie has always used crutches, not having ga sufficient stump left to fasten a woodenleg to, but quite sufficient 10 cause him much pain in windy and changeabe weather. He remained in the Chelsea Hospital from l779 to l593, when, al his own request, he became an ont-prisoner, and has residedd
 hnaresbro' ever since. His voice and ap- petite are tolerably good but his sight and hearing fail him, and he is growing very feeble and helpless.- York Chronicle.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
REeEIpTs FROM PuRLIc LANDS

Should the sales of Public Lands during the rest of the year bear the same propor- ton 10 other years, as is indicated by the sales in inc month of January, the revenue from he sales of Public Lands alone during the present year, 1886 will exceed twen- ty-seyen millions of dollars.
 Should the proceeds of the Sales of the Public Lands not be distributed, as propo- sed. among she States, nor the Revenue be divided in some other way, the suRfLUs REVENUE will, in year from this time, amount, upon reasonable calculation, to FIFTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS!
 National iatelligeneer, Eco. 27.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE ARMs

A Mir. Colt, of Connecticut, has exbbt. ed in this city, newly invented rife and pistol, of admirable construction. The chamber contains tubes for several charpas of powder and ball; 1t may be made 10 con. tain from to 10. In cooking the eun ,o shoot, the chamber reyolves on an axis and brings in succession every tube in tbs chamber in line with that of the barrel: and when discharged, the act of cooking brings the next tube into position, until all are ais. charged. All the tubes may be reebaresd as quickly us a single gun of the ordinary structure. This new implement of War has been shown to the President, the secre. tary of Var, and the Navy, many officers of both the army and navy, and is consider. cd the most efficient instrument of the kind ever invented. Ne made an experiment with the rifed pistol, and found it as sure in firing and accurate to the aim, as inc best of the common construction.
 WaShsngton Globe.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Large numbers of deer have been saugh. tered in the northern parts of Pennsylyania during the present month. The deep snows which fe.l in that part of the country, hare rendered these animals an easy prey to tie hunter, for being unable to make their es. through he SHOW hes them ttEIis on snow-shoes, and readily despatches them with knife, or bali through the head.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

A Post Office has been established at Lick Creek, in this county, Phillips, and PETER EDWARDS. Esq. appointed Post master.-- Constitutional Journal.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Heat.--For a long time, philosophers have supposed that meteorc iron is made hot while traversing the atmosphere. curious experiment was reserled to by H. Blerly, foreigner within few months which may possibly be of some service to those engaged in similar pursuits. bar ofron heated to whiteness was held agaInss a strong current of air from the blowing aP parains of forge. Singular as t may seem, the bar, instead of cooling, burned very brilliantly, throwing off scintilailonss III every direction. The temperature rather increased than diminished. This expel'' ment makes it very certain that neial''ss mass, whirled through the upper regIous 7, the air, would become extremely ho' aps eventually sparkle, as many meteoIs v just before they fall.- Scsentsfc Iwce'
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

The Committee on Banks in the Viroip;, Legislature, it is intimated in the Riebman. Enquirer, will report in favor of addIjitiionsI Banking capital to the amount of six m,I lions of dollars, to be granted to four Banks with branches) at Richmond, Norfolk, ps tersburg and Lynchburg.-BaA. i'm.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Qaker Sermon yerily. this Ssaass trleth our patience and testeth our pnlosO' phy. We like il not, for it likeih not us It taketh us by the toes and pincheth iDsp a :. It taketh us by the nose and disfgareu,,ss ,s making it incarnadine. 1t taketh us y the fingers and crampeth them. II ias.,a S' us by the heels and, verify, irritateth lps~ a with chilb'ains. Yet we find no fault eo''' plalnt goeth forth not out of our mou'bm We remember we are but dust, thai s'v. ', is but frozen water, and that cold wsa'as' ,y cannot last beyond the dog days. e'''' we are consoled. Bosi. I'rai,s.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
IUUIc3 UIV5t VIM e7'
 ROBERT MORRIS.

ItOIS l4 IL 4 HI v 1sAst->'
 P s. To raise funds and provisions, Cos causes each man to give an inventory of all he possesses with valuation of each article, on which he demands one per cent. every twenty days; be then sends two men io make the appraisement over, and Il ne mas that they make return higher than the owners, he demands three per cent. ln lieu of one; and each family has to furnish a fanega of corn also, every twenty days, and even causes the women 10 grind 1t, without respect te station lis soldiers have as sassinated many of the most influential citi- zens, and the wives and daughters are Pros- tituted--the whole country IS given up to the troops to induce them forward.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
FROM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE
 BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON, FEs. 20, l

FfASHiNGTuNf " r EB. -sU, IoSD.
 Now that all apprehension ofa war with Fraaee Is at an end, and no disturbing causes exist in our toreignrelafions to affect materially he deliberations of Congress, 1t may seem 2 ia fine to give yea view of
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

NATcHTTocHEs, La) March 9. T he sixth regiment of U. S. Infantry ar rived here during the past week from lief ferson Barracks. Herald.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

.Merico.--By the Moctezuma, Capt. Collins, we have intelligence from Vera Graz to Feb 7th. She brings large a. mount of specie, beng part of $l,l0l,- 70S which arrived at Vera Cruz from Mexi- co Jan. 26th.
 A successful revolt has taken place at Acapulco. --The message of the President of the United States had somewhat soften ed the asperiiy of the Mexicans against the Americans for assisting Texas. The army of Santa Ana Jeff San Luis Jan. 2d, and ar- rived at Leon Eicauo Jan. 9th, and would ultimately amount to l0,o00.-F Doubtful. l Gen. CoFlazar is to command the army of the reserve.
 His Ex. D. Manuel Eduardo Gorastza, Minister Extraordinary from Mexico 10 the United States, came passenger in the Moe tezuma. It Is confidently asserted (and this rumor we heard from a very creditable quarter before his arrival) that he is chafg- ed with a special mission relative to the cession of Texas to the United States.
 .E. Y. Paper.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Men should not be measured by 'lss s Sundays--but by their conduct the Da'al.ss s, of the week. The very reverse, ho"es''' Is commonly the case.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
Y M. B. TRAVIS,
Col. ConlfnanlIii3r

NzVl' N7t5IIItI7lIIafElNss
 P.s. The Lord is on OUT side. When the enemy eanle ia sight, We had but three bushels of corn in the garrison. Ne have since found eighty bushels in deserted ho0se--and have thirty beeves within the walls. TRAVIS.
 P.s. The enemy is receiving reinforce ments daily, and ia four or five days will in- crease their numbers to three or four thou sand men. TRAVIS.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
STILL LATER.

From the Red River Herald, of March 9.
 Through the politeness of a gentleman at San Augustine, we have received d copy of an express from San Antonio de Bexar, which was received at that place on the 4th inst. bearing despatches containing the im- portant intelligence that Santa Ana had ar rived in person before that place, with an advanced guard of about one thousand men. 4 meeting of the inhabitants of San Au- gustine was to take place on the 5th inst. for the purpose of raising volunteers to pro- ceed to the seat of war.
 The annexed is letter from Col. Ira vis, the commander of the Alemo.
 Commaadaacy qf'tde .4temo, Terus,)
 February 24, 1836. To Fellow Citizens and Conpatriots, and all
 Americans in the world:
 am besieged by thousand Mexicans, and Santa Ana at their head On their ar- rival, they sent and demanded an uacond:- iional surrender of the garrison under ny command, or we would all be put to the sword indiscriminately. l answered their demand with cannon shot. have sas- tained bombardment and heavy cannon ade for the last tweuty-four hours. ! have not lost a man. Fellow citizens assist ne now, for the good of all-for if they are flushed with one victory, they will be much harder TO conquer. l shall defend myself 10 the last extremity, and die as becomes a soldier. Eneyer intend 10 retreat or surren- der. Victory or death.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25

Il is supposed that during the n,as... session of the Louisiana Legislature 'sa ~ Banking capital of that State will be enlssa .a' ed from tweniy-seven to seyenty-two m'I lions of dollars. In an article on ,h;s s'a a'l'- iect, the National lntelligencer r.,nass. that the progress of banking in Louisiaas Y has been very rapid, though up to a ,ha present year 1t has not perhaps more thse kept pace with the demand created hy ,.i'' s' increasing culture of Sugar and Cotas ,s' and the increasing commerce of the no,t ae New Orleans. The following statemso, ., of the progressive increase of Bank Cans1 in Louisiana will probably not be unacceot st' able to our readers
 In ISL l, the amount was S754. .nan
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-03-25
SENATE..

24tsa Coagress-lst Session.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-11-03

The last boat left the wreck little before
sunset, with one solitary frantic female, the
last on board, whose sister and child had both
perished before her eyes. The loss Of lives
is cstimated at from 26 to 80, there being
some small children on board which had not
been Inserted on Capt. Reeds passenger list
the precise number cannot be ascertained.
The prompt and praiseworthy decision, OF
captain Reed, in securing the boat, was the
only means by which the life Of an individual
could have been saved. The elephant,
camels and horses jumped overheard, and all
the animals in the cages were burnt.
! None Of the passengers or crews baggage,
was saved. Many Of the trunks &c, were
thrown overheard in the hope they might be
picked up.
The cutter landed the survivors about P
Nj. at the Isle Of Hunt, where they received
the most hospitable treatment from the in
habitants. We learn there was a large
amount OF specie on board the Royal Tar.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-11-03
From the Cincinnati Wing Of Oct. 2l.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
New THEATRE BURNT-ONE MAN Kill

New THEATRE BURNT-ONE MAN KILLED.
1t becomes our painful duty to announce to
the public that the splendid new Theatre on
Third street IN this city, belonging to James
H. Caldwell, Esq. of New Orleans, is burnt
to the ground. 1t took fire this morning, a.
bout half past eight o'clock, by the careless
ness of the person who had charge Of the
lamps. lie was engaged in trimming them
on the stage, and while going to warm his
hands by the stove in another part of the
building, left lighted candle standing by a
bottle of turpentine lie was using, which dur
ing his absence, took fire and burst spreading
the burning turpentine over the scenery. In
few seconds the whole interior of the build
ing was in flames, and such was the extraor.
dinary rapidity of their progress, that in about
fifteen or twenty minutes, the whole building
was destroyed, together with all Its contents,
including a large quantity Of valuable and
magnificent scenery, and quantity Of thea
trical drcsses-the latter mostly belonging to
the different actors.
The house was under lease to Mr.. Richard
Russell, whose loss must be considerable in
the destruction of scenery, dresses, &c.
The loss Of Mr.. Caldwell cannot be less,
we imagine, than from thirty 10 forty thou
sand dOlars-as it is believed there was no
insurance whatever-at least none is
known to the editor of this paper, who is Mr..
Caldwell's agent. 1t is possible, however,
that Mr.. c. may have insured the building in
New Orleans.
P. s. We have Just learned tho farther dis
tressing intelligence, that Mr. Martin, the car
penter attached to the Theatrical company, is
in all probability buried in the ruins. When
last seen, he was ascending the stair csse, in
room, the walls fell in a few moments after
ward, and it is believed he was inundated.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-11-03
sTEAMBOATlANA.
fFrom the Boston Atlas.

We are informed that the Nsrragansett
left New York on Saturday afternoon in COM
pany with four other boats, among which
were the Lexington, the Bunker Hill and the
Cleopatra, the latter bound for Providence,
and the others for Hartford; before 10 o'clock
at night she had run them all out Of sight, ,nnd
arrived at Providence about two hours before
the Cleopatra. Her passengers, $50 in num-
ber, were only fourteen hours from New
York to Boston.
From the Boston Centinel
QUICKEST PASSAGE YET!- The new and
elegant steam bout Narragansett, Capt. Cole
man, left New York on Saturday at 20 min
uies past 4, and arrived at Newport at 2 o.
clock 40 minutes, A. NJ, being only 10 hours
10 minutes on the passage, notwh hstanding
she had rough and rolling sea. She arriv-
ed in Providence at 25 minutes past 4-l2
hours and 4 minutes from New York! We
believe this is the shortest passage on record
between the two cities.
Gentlemen-In your paper Of yesterdy
saw the above paragraphs from the Boston
Atlas and the Centnel. So far as they in.
tend to applaud the .NavaganseH steamer, il
is all very we'll; and of which ! should not
complain were it not done in such manner
as to create wrong Impressions, in endeavor'
ing to create a belief in the public mind tina,
she surpasses in speed, all former boats
Why cannot gentlemen write without making
such sad mistakes as are contained in the
statements alluded 10? | take the liberty o
stating that on the Saturday evening spoken
Of the Narragansett did not beat the boats q,
was stated: on the contrary, she was certain
ly overtaken by one Of them without any ef
fort for race; for it is my particular instruc
ton to the captains in my employ, never t.
race when on their trips with passengers OF
board, which think is adhered to. If there
is matter Of doubt as to the boat of the
n greatest speed on Long Island Sound, let j
be tested. ! will offer the following wage
as S5000-that no boat has ever, o
can make within thirty days from this time
they naming the day, passage from New
York to Providence, IN as quick time as tn
Lexington has made Il, on a regular trip, pith
out an effort. 1t must be borne in mind tina
in this they may make every preparation for
race take no passengers or freight.
Or will offer the following as challenge
will venture Ten or Twenty Thousand Dol
lars that no boat (plying Long Island Sound
can go from New York to Providence in q
quick time as the Lexington can, on any da.
Ito be named now,) after December next, a
which time my boat is in her winter quarters
| c. VANDERBILT.
II IS. At different times certain boats hav'
taken opportunity to fit for a race, and hnv'
come along side Of my boats when loade'
with passengers and freight, to try to gail
laurels which in my opinion they we're no
entitled to. Now let them come 10 the mark
or in future hold their peace. c. V.
New York, Oct. 26, 1886.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-11-03

preserved in n singular manner at the
sinking of Port Royal, Jamaica, by an
earthquake. She clung to the sill OF her
house and floated away upon il, and was
safely taken off by vessel, when oil
but three Of that town perished. Several
years after the disaster she came 10
Dorchester, where she served 10 tavern
.as-wa,tiDg woman, when traveller had
occasion for her services whom she i'm
mediately recognized as her husband
lie was at sea when the town was sunk
and supposed his wife had gone to rest
with her townfolks. She died in 1903
aged IO5.- Boston Herald.