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The Cleveland Advertiser discourses thus
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The Cleveland Advertiser discourses thus
humorously upon the wing triumph in Ohio:
Wig Victory.-Ifwe felt the least dis
posed to lament, like thc prophet Jeremiah,
over the news of our defeat, the merry
countenances of our friends, the Wings,
would inevitably cheat us out Of our sor-
row. 1t is impossible to see their cheerful
features, smiling like some ruined wall
which stray sunbeam has visited for the
first time for centuries, without being glad
dencd by an indeinablc sympathy, which
compels us to rejoice with those who do re-
Jolce, whether we will or not. Men who
for years have worn their faces so long as
the 10th Psalm, are now actually seen to
laugh; and eyes which have been fountains
of tears since time out of mind now beam
with ecstacy and delight. Well, we are
pleased to see them happy. The man who
would begrudge them their little atom of
comfort, would rob starving rat, who had
been lucky enough to discover bit of
cheese, at the eleventh hour of his exis-
tence. Rejoice, o we Wings, in your VIC
tory, and let your hearts cheer you in the
DAYS of YOUR victory. but remernber. ,thnt
Notwithstanding all these things, Martin Van
Buren, will be President"
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SPAIN

Madrid, Oct. o." Head Quarters Of the
Army Of Andalwsia.- alarming news
that the rebel army is approaching this dis
trict with unheard of rapidity, obliges me to
make use of the powers granted by the
Queen to the Captain General of the pro-
vinces, by her decree of 2lst October last,
seeing thai circumstances do not permit
me to have recourse to ordinary MEANS
In virtue OF this, declare the provinces Of
this district, in a state of siege; and in con-
sequence, the public authorities will have to
execute all the orders which the military
power commands for the security OF the
country; and that these orders may be
efficient, they shall be supported by the
commissions of armament of the provinces.
&C. Espinosa, Captain General Of Anda-
lusia.-Seville, Sept. q, 1886"
The Captain General Of Andalusia, writes
to the Minister OF War that Gomez entered
Baeza, Sept. "a. He adds that the third
battalion Of the National Marine Artillery
half a battery, 100 men Of the National
Guards, few carabneers, and company
of And alusian volunteers, left Seville on
the 29th; and the next day the Captain
General intended to follow them himself tc
Carmona, where the National Militia of the
province were to meet, and Immediately &C
in pursuit of the factous.-Madrid Gaz.
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The New-York Courier and Enquirer
states that Joshua Andrews, the first mate
of the steam packet William Gibbons, has
been arrested and committed for trial, on the
charge Of robbing the passengers and lad.
ing of the steam packet after the wreck.
The principal witness to sustain the &C.
cusation was Captain Thomas w. Winship,
of the ship Scotland about to sail for Liver
pool, who at the time of the accident, was
q passenger on board the William Gibbons.
From his testimony it appeared that he and
others entertained strong suspicious that
Andrews was perpetratng deeds of dis.
honesty, which caused them to keep a
vigiant eye on him, and on two several oc.
casions, during the afternoon of Wednes-
day the 18th October, they distinctly saw
him take from his pocket two ba,nls full Of
iewelry, principally rings and breastpi.o,
and throw them overheard into the sea.
Capt. Winthrop then collared him, threw
him down, taxed him with the theft of the
iewelry and watches, which he sternly
denied, although two of the watches, were
afterwards found in his possession indepen.
dent Of some watches and chains which An
drcws had previously given to the box
keeper and Captain Halsey. On one or
two occasions during the examinations, the
prisoner boldly asserted that the evidence
was false, although he admitted that he had
broken open one box which contained
lewelry. He was ordered to find bail in
$1,000 to appear at the Court in North
Carolina for trial for the imputed taking and
destroying the property, and in default was
committed to prison.-Bah. Gdz.
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From the Boston Courier.
VERY LATE FROM SPAIN.

Capt. Coffin, of the Xylon, reported in
yerterday's paper, in short passage from
Cadiz, brought papers from that place Of
October 18th, and Gibralter Of the 10th.
The Journal gives the following extracts,
which is the latest intelligence from Spain
We learn by these papers that Cordova
has been taken possession of by the rebels.
Great preparations were making for the
defence of Seyille-and the inhabitants oil
various districts threatened with invasion,
were focking to Cadiz for security. The
situation of Malaga is represented as ex.
ceedingly critical. A letter dated October
D says Malaga is in the greatest confusion
no officers in command; of 5000 Ma
tional Guards, 500 are without muskets-
and but little reliance to be placed even on
those who are armed, for if they were the
best troops in the world they could do moth.
ing for want Of officers. A party of GO
went to the Jail, regardless of the entreaties
Of those in command, shot two Out of five
Carlists brought from the neighborhood il
the morning, and forced the authorities tc
give orders for general illumination &c
celebrate the murder. There are now il
Malaga 36 sail of British vessels, for whose
safety Captain Hackett has made the me-
cessary arrangements, as there were nc
preparations going on for the defence of the
place.
The Queens army of the left is repre-.
sented as in a bad situation-being toe
weak to advance and with an enemy on botf
TANKS and without means Of subsistence
on the spot where it was stationed. In Cat
alonia, on the contrary, the Queens force.
were represented as having decided su
periority-and the renowned Moroto hac
been compelled TO seek shelter in the noun
tains.
General Nina, continued seriously ill.
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yEVHE VILLAGE OF LHMA.-No

~ inland town C IN boast of greater natural
Advantages than LIMA; surrounded as il is, on
all sides by tho richest Prairie country that tho
far famed West affords. All tbs important
roads make il point. The great Western Mail
is ordered to pass through this Village; the Uni.
ted States Commissioners have considered il a
point for The great rail road to touch and when
that great work, projected by the uncompromis.
ing spirit for western Improvement, shall be com.
pleted, the immense water power at Lima will DO
extensively improved And no place in the
world can offer better privileges for Manufactur.
ing purposes. A fall OF Pigeon River seventeen
f.et and six inches cln be obtained DO cutting q
canal three miles, which can be dono for three
thousand dollars. A company has been incorpo-
carry such improvements into effect. -.
Very lately pure ase was effected, by Messrs.
Spraguc of Michigan City, Swan Of White Pi.
gcon, and DIR. Smith of Lima, of three hundred
and thirty acres of land, OH the west part of the
village, for the purpose most probably, of afford.
ing to the Ligr nge County Manufacturing
Company. privilege Of erecting their Machinc-
ry on part of said lands as we'll as to make a
Western Addition 10 the Town. which is by far
the most beautiful site. And also, to erect build
ings TO suit the most flstidious. Lima do,s not
need the help of the interested to SGT forth her
consequence. II is place where nature has
destined for man to show his Almighty origin
And is only to be seen in order to demonstrate
its future grandeur. The Stages will run daily,
after a time, from VIM. Reynolds, on Chicago
road, to Lima, and thereby avoid the mud and
swamp at Hog Creek, and present instead there
of, about thirty miles Of beautiful Prairie country
settled with an enterprisng community, already
enjoying nearly all the Injuries of the East.---
From Lima the Stages will pass through White
Pigeon and on to Michigan City. -fg
AN OBSERVER.
Dec. l, 1896. t4 23w3
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From the Charlestown Courier of Nov.

From the Charestown Courier of Nov. IL.
From Key West.--The u. S. Mail schr.
Hope, Capt, Walker, arrived at this place
yesterday from Key West, via Indian Key,
0 days.
Extract of a letter received in this city,
dated
"INDrAN KEY, Nov. /.
OuI savage IciShUvIS hoop s,in OF.
cited. On the 9th October they displayed
their hostile disposition by destroying Capt.
Whatton's garden on Key Largo, cutting
down fruit trees, sugar cane, digging up pc
tatoes, vegetables of all kinds, and in fact
entirely running the whole place, (supposed
to be in this party from the signs, about
seventy in number j and in the morning OF
the 9Th October they attacked the schoon-
err Mary, "a small vessel of about Is tons
belonging to Key Vaccas,) while lying al
anchor at Key Tayenius Greek the crew
five iii number made most providential
escape by taking to boats amidst shower
of bullets flying around them, two of them
only got slightly wounded, one in the shoul.
der, the other in the thigh. They arrived
at this place about eight o'clock in the
morning. They were attacked about day.
light.
The Indians after having plundered the
vessel set fire to her. They were on an
island in sight of this Key for several days
afterwards and kept large fire the whole
time, perfectly at ease, not experimenting
the least danger, supposing Gas was to true
that they had peacable possession Of the
whole coast, the islands as well as the main
land. But fortunately for us, las no doubt
they were anticipating noble feast here
detachment of Marines under the com.
mand of Lieut.. Powell, Of the US. ship
Vandalia, arrived here on the 18th ult,
with 8 barges and ITO men, and the mex
day started in the direction of the fire, and
the day following they came in sight of the
encampmcnt of Indians, who were cook.
ing their breakfast, but their eyes were open
and they discovered the boats in time to
make their escape in the woods where they
could not be pursued-but they lost Their
canoes and every thing they left behind
which was immediately destroyed. The
detachment then returned to this place
where they remained one day, and ther
set out for Cape Florida and New River
and have not heard of their success
They are truly worthy set of officers an,
men, and sincerely hope they will be abb
to do much good towards dispelling the EN-
envy.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

1.-THE printers in Detroit have raised the
price of their weekly papers ono dollar and those
at Buffalo fifty cents a year, to keep pace with
the farmers in the high prices of produce. The
Frcdonia Censor very truly says "These prices
are not so high as the comparative advance of the
most prominent articles of living" And tho
Aurora Standard justly remarks = 81 80
ave SEQ no reason why printers may not adj
vance in the prices of their labor, and keep pace
with the rest of mankind. II requires equally as
much labor now to make newspaper for two
dollars per year, as it did two years ago, and GER
tainly the two dollars will not buy more that half
az much provisions now as il would at that time.
Consequently, the printer must keep moving
with the rest, or clew up and lie by. We say go
ahead g--Wh hat say our subscribers Will they
stand $3.50 year in Advance, SO, at the end
Of three months; or $3.50, at tho end of the
year Silence gives consent"
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Result Of temperance. is stated that
the registers of the society Of Quakers. in
London show that one half Of them live to
the age of Al years, whilst one half Of the
general population of that city die before
they are three years of age. One in ten
among the Quakers arrive at the age of 80,
hut anono the saass- only one I'M 40. If
thus statement is true, OF which we have no
doubt, It offers strong argument for tenn.
perance, not merely abstinence from arden,
SPIRITS but temper nc IN I'll things. The
temperance OF the Quakers in the en;oy.
men' OF all exciting sensual pleasures, and
their almost universal efuanimty of temper
Is well known, and to it may further be AZ.
tTlo1ied their extraordinary longevity.-N.
Y. Morn. News.
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important 10 Farmers.-Judee Strong, i

Important 10 Farmers.-Judge Strong, in
q recent case in our common pleas, has de-
cded that no one has right when making
a division fence, to run half the same on a
neighbourng owner; but that it must be
wkoiiy on the land of him that makes it.
The case which called forth this decision
was an act of trespass for cutting ditch in
a meadow land, for the purpose of fence.
1t appeared that the defendant, in this case,
cut ditch some five feet wide on each side
of the line which constituted the boundary
between him and the plaintiff; and the
Judge, in his charge, enforced upon the
jury that no existing statute was making a
fence on the lot of the adjoining owner
justified; but that those constructed half on
one side and half on the other must be so
constructed by mutual consent, otherwise
legal measure should be instituted for
damage, &c. The owners of real estate
should rccollect this decision, as cases in
which it would be applicable are not unfre-
quent in our courts of justice.-Salem
Landmark.
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Outrage on the Nerark Rail. Road.-A

Outrage on the Nerark Rail. Rodd.--At-
fcmpts have been made to hush up the
murderous assault committed several days
since upon the persons of Messrs. De For
est, Cassidy, and Palmer, merchants of the
highest responsibility of this city, we have
been requested by one of the gentlemen TO
give statement of this transaction as it ac-
tually occurred. The above named gentle
men took the Newark car for this city, and
in consequence of it having run off the
track three times during the passage, at
each of which the passengers assisted ad-
justing it in its position, it was concluded
by Messrs. De Forest, Cassidy and Palm
er, to walk the balance of the way. They
had proceeded only as far as Bergen hill
when they were attacked by four rutiians
armed with heavy clubs, and Mcssrs.
Palmer and Cassidy fell to the earth sense
less. They then all four set upon Mr.. De
Forest, who took occasion to knock one of
the fellows down with his fist, and then fled,
the others pursuing him.
Mr.. De Forest, after a short chase, con-
trived to slide down an embankment of the
Rail Road, and conceal himself until the
others gave up the pursuit. When all was
tranquil, Mr.. ID. got up and ran 10 Jersey
City, to procure aid for the rescue Of his
companions, whom he had reason to up
prehend were at the mercy of their MUIR
dcrous assailants. A posse of upwards
of one hundred citizens immediately set of
for the scene Of violence, but did not sue.
coed in finding the perpetrators.
Messrs. Cassidy and Palmer crawled
to the nearest house, where they solicited
and obtained surgical assistance; and they
remained for several days in most preca.
rious condition. These gentlemen stated
that after the rufIians had given up the pur.
suit Of Mr.. De Forest, they returned, and
with their clubs recommended their attacks
upon then as they lay upon the road de-
fenceess. The perpetrators we're Irish la
borers employed upon the road and
a large reward has been offered for
sheir apprehension. YORK. 'Espress.
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John and Jonathan.-We do not know
what will happen when the steam packets
are brought to perfection between Great
Britain and the United States, perhaps an in-
terchange of invitations to dinner. But
without the aid of steam the two countries
appear to be getting nearer to each other
every day. In late bundle of foreign
newspapers we received one with para
graph marked, and a request written in the
margin'that we would "copy" it. Just as
natural and nonchaldnt as if it came from
Buffalo or Philadelphia. We shall copy
aud seal paper as requested, most cheerful
ly. Such intcrchanges of civility if they
become general will counterfeit the venom
Of score of Trollopcs. Its odd though
that newspapers three thousand miles apart
should have occasion for such reciprocal
services.--AD. Da. Adr.
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DTTho democratic majority in the State of
New York, was over $4,000. Gov. MARCY is re-
elected, by larger majority than he ever had be-
fore, and Farmer BUrL and Friend SMITH are
eleeted-to stay at home.
Our last mail tells from Al counties in North
Carolina, a majority for Van D., of q 529-a
s~;.. slnco r,ugus. erec,,on Of 1922. Thafsraic
is ours.
By the slnont Gazette we learn that in Mis-
souri, tn, Democrats carried every thing like n
flood. Put that dowi on our side.
The same paper affrms, that Illinois gives un-
doubleday majority for Van Buren,, of from eight
TO ten thousand.
From Louisiana, only ten or twelve par ishos
heard from, in whichvan Buren, was 4S3 ahead
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

On the subject of the mode Of election
by the electoral colleges, several erroneous
impressions prevailed very extensively,
which it may be well to correct. One Of
these misapprehensions has given birth to a
hopeful plot, by which number of wing
Journals Aatter themselves that if Van Buren,
should fail of securing majority of cleo
toral votes, his chance may be absolutely
cut of, even if the Harrison and White
electors should not agree upon the Presi-
dental candidate, by their uniting in favor
of Granger for Vice President. For then
say the sly rogues, the Constitution excludes
Mr.. Van Buren, from Presidential vote,
inasmuch as it provides that the President
and Wee President shall mol be Inhabitants
Of The same state.
How cunning! What pity that the
morality of the thing is not equal to its in-
genuity. And what thousond plties that
the working OF this precious bit OF knavery
should be spoiled by its being set up upon a
bunder. All that the Constitution requires
is that in each electoral college, either the
individual voted for as President, or the in.
dividual voted for as Vice President, shall
not be an nhabitant of the same state with
The electoral college. Thisi is nothing, there
fore, in the election Of Mr.. Granger to tho
Vice Presidency, that need afterwards pre-.
vent the election Of Mr.. Van Buren, by the
House.
Another error, not less generally prcva-
lent is that but three candidates for the
Presidency can come before the House.
Not so. If there should be tie between
two, the number of eligible candidates would
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vsA&A>

The Seminole War.-We copy the fol-
lowing intelligence from the Pensacola
Gazette.
The want Of any thing like regular CON-
munication with the seat of war, keeps us
in the most painful state of suspense in re-
gard to the operations of the army. 1t
must be admitted, that the numerous OBJ
stacles which are known to stand in the
way of successful and speedy termination
of the campaign, are calculated 10 inspire
fearful forebodings of its results and ac-
cident besides, has, we fear, gone much to
illustrate the well arranged plans of Gov.
Call for supplying the troops in the field
with provisions. We have heard cons
derable supplies were ordered early in the
campaign to be sent from st. Marks to the
Suwannec, and they did not reach their
destination until weeks after, according to
the most liberal calculation, they should
have arrived. 1t is said too, that great
quantity of corn and other provisions in
tended for the army, was deposited in a
storehouse at st. Marks the house, which
was built over the water, fell down with the
weight whichit contained, and the whole of
its contents were ruined. Then again the
large steamboat Convoy, containing very
full cargo Of provisions destined for Tampa
Bay, sprang leak near this port, and put
in here in sinking condition nearly her
whole cargo was damaged and much of il
was entirely ruined; and last of all, is the
loss Of the Lieut.. lizard on the bar of the
Withlacooche.
II is believed that the character, condition
and resources Of the Florida Indians are
little understood, except by those who have
actually Witnessed their mode of warfare.
The campaign made by General Jackson
against the Florida Indians eighteen years
ago, when they were stronger than they are
now, is often quoted to prove that the sub
jugation of the Seminoles isno such difficult
matter as it is thought; but it should be re.
membered that their condition was then
quite different from what it is at present.
They were then banded together in small
tribes. Every petty chief had its town
the guides had no difficulty in conducting
Gen. Jackson directly to them, and he sub.
dued them in detail. Besides, they were
not all unfrendly to the whites. But now
they all fight as one man. History scarce
ly furnishes parallel for the fidelity which
these people have shown to one another
We hear of no single instance of treachery
or detection among them. Since the wal
began, not one of the hostiles has come GU
from among his brethren. They have nc
town to defend, and their women and chill
dren protect themselves by flight. The
climate is their friend too. Summer, which
brings disease and death TO their pursucrs
has no terrors for them, and they are stran
gers to the rigors of winter.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

Bath 90 years ago, and recently editor of his son
Hcnry's paper, BENJAMIN SMEAD, ESQ.,, we per-
ceive is elected assembyman for Steuben county
to the N. Y. Legislature. by a majority of 1881
votes, over the highest opposing candidate. lie
has three sons who are now at the head of three
news establishments viz:--BEsJAMIN F., of the
Manhattan Advertiser, HENRY ID. ,of the Steuben
farmers Advocate Wan Buren,) and TIMOTHY
H., of the Ohio City Argus, (wbig) We re.
ioice that the old gentleman has such reformed
health as to bs ablo to serve his county in the
legislature, which he will do, we trust, with
ability and faithfulness.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

1.-THE tico first paper mills in Michigan
Since the agitation Of the subject Of "no paper
mill in Michigan" the Monroe Times has given
public assurance, "that papcrmill shall BIZ
built at Monroe, and put in operation in the
course of next summer" May it not be suggest
ed as equally certain. that the imperative demand
for paper, will require one to be erected at Con.
stantinc, about the Same time There is this
fact in the case, there is no better place in the
state than this very spot, for lucrative and ex.
tensive paper mandatory.
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an Academy for the education of the
youth"
This is wise recommendation and can.
not but be favorably received by Congress.
He recommends the organization of the
Militia, and the selection of the seat Of
Government for the Territory, stating that
he will give his assent to its location at
any point, where majority of the Repre-.
sentatives of the People, agree, it will bes:
promote the public good.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-07

W We would direct special attention TO the
notice in to-day's paper. from White Pigeon, on
the subject of commencing an academic institu-
ton, as very commendsble and praiseworthy
effort, at this carly period of improvement in this
new country. The classical education of the
youth in new state, is ofvast Importance in a
country, especially, where intelligence is consid-
cred the life of liberty and probably there could
no better location for such an enterprise be found
in this vicinity, than White Pigeon.