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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-09

A noble act.-The steamboat Lexington,
on her passage from Providence to New
York, a few nights since encountered Sc
we're gale, during which her wheel rope
broke, when she became unmanageable.
Mr.. Dustan, the chief officer, for the pres
ervation of the vessel and passengers, was
let down with rope attached to him, and
succeeded in fastening the ropes. The
passengers who noticed the act, at meet
ing on Wednesday morning, voted hin q
watch and pin, valued at 5000, as a token
of gratitude for his exertion for their isafctys
IN. Y. ADJ.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-09

" The good old "down east" practice OF
appointing an annual Thanksgiving day, near
~ close of the year, we are glad to see adopted
by our excellent governor-and hope the pastry,
mOlasses and Michigan big pumpkins may be in
fair" requisition for appropriate use.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-09

IL The recorded instances of "absence of
mind" are multiplying in the newspapers. The
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-09

Col. John Swift has been unanimously re-
elected Mayor of the city Of Philadelphia.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

freeman for so many years, without the legal
right TO do so, and that he should have held
oflices-such as member of the Court of Pro-
bate, Senator, &c.--wbich the law SAYS no
man shall hold unless he is free holder The
tact is, however, that in our town Real Estate
very seldom changes owners, and no one
supposed, after seeing Cory's deed on record,
that he so soon gave life lease of the estate
back to his father. There were others too,
who supposed that notwithstanding Cory the
father voted on the same estate, still the son
had right to vote on the estate as his father
had only life estate in it. But what shall
we think of Thomas Cory Jun, himself, who
for several years was Judge ofa Court and
ought to have known better-who has chal-
lenged more good voters at the polls than all
the rest Of the freemen in our town put to-
gether. whilst he, himself, had no right to
vote. Yours, &c. ssssss
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

The little garrison Of Bexar, consisting of
only 1877 men, commanded by Lieut.. Col. w.
Travis, was carried on the 9th of March, by
1000 Mexican troops, with Santa Anna at
their head after gallant resistance Of two
weeks. The Mexicans had $50 men killed,
and an equal number wounded! The entire
garrison was deliberately put to the sword, or
in other words, murdered! Col. David Crock
eft, Col. Benton, and Col. Bentham of South
Carolina, were among the persons murdered.
They asked for quarter but were told there
was no mercy for them. The entire loss of
Mexicans in the siege and assault of this gar
risor, is supposed to have been between 1000
and 1900 killed and wounded. 1t is said that
this bloody affair has operated like an electric
shock throughout Texas, and that every man
who could use q rifle marched rtsta,,ter, for
the field of battle. 1t is thought there are
now 1000 rifemen on the alert, to wreak
their vengeance on the blood thirsty Mexi-
cans, and that Santa Anna will pay dearly for
his victory.
We are compelled to omit further particu-
lars for want Of room.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

ernor, is a gentleman every way quail
fed for the office for which he is offer
ed. The SENATORS have in various
ways been honored with the public con-
fidence, and they have in return done
honor to the public, by the manner in
which they have acquitted themselves OF
the trust confded to them. We will,
therefore, only add LET every freeman
be at the polls at an early hour, and
there remain till the victory shall be
gained.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

LATER FROM FLoRIDA.-Through the Sa-
vannah papers we have advices from Volusia
TO the 9th Of March inclusive. The only
intelligence OF moment is that of the safe re-
turn to the camp, Of the detachment under
Col. Butler, whose protracted absence. had
created much alarm and uneasness. Their
detention was owing to nothing more dread
ful than the badness of the roads.
The left wing Of the force under General
Eustis crossed the st. Johns on the Goth, and
marched on the 9th toward fort Drane.
Gen. MacoInb was going up the st. Johns,
toward Picolata, on the 3lst of March.
From the st. .4ugusiine Herald.
The Indians have gone south to Pease
creek, a river emptyng into Charlotte harbor.
During the conference the Indians acknowl-
edged that they had lost l3S men at the bat
tie of Withlacooche.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

We understand that the contents Of tho
Baggage Car connected with the steam
boat train OF Cars on the Boston * Prov
idence Rail Road, were very badly burnt
about miles from Providence on Tues
day afternoon. Several passengers lost
all their baggage. One remarkable cir
cumstance occurred which is worth men,
tioning. One gentleman lost trunk
containing among other valuahles, A
THOUSAND DOLLAR BILL, which had been
entrusted to his care for friend in New
York ALI the contents of tho trunk
were destroyed except this bill. II WAS
enveloped in a double paper wrapper,
and was discovered smoking by a by
stander short distance from the CaIs,
who picked il up not supposing what It
contained. The outside wrapper was
entirely consumed, and the inside wrap
per considerably scorched, leaving the
bill UNHARMED. 1t was restored to the
gentleman in whose care il was entrust-
ed, who generously gave the finder ZIP
TY DOLLARS for his honesty.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

United States and the city Of New Orleans
by which the latter gained one million OF dci-
lars. Mr.. Webster was engaged with Mr..
Liyinston in this case, and argued 1t before
the Supreme Court at Washington.
II is stated in the New York Star that il is
mistake in supposng that the late Mr..
Temple, Of Vermont, had any agency 10 set.
ting fire tn the Treasury department. u wIll
appear SO by the evidence when the tT'ai ot
the accused takes place.
The Retor Courteous ladies' OF
Washington City, according to the Tele
graph, have pettOned the Senate TO eTpunge
from their Records the resolution excluding
then, from the Senate Chamber. Colonel
Benton is pelitely requested to bring the mat
ter before that honorable body.
The Concord, IN. H.) Courier states that
two men, hitherto Of good standing IN neigh
boring town, were last week, by permission
of the Governor. arrested and taken TO Salem,
Mass, to be tried on the charge OF having
sold the meat of a sick OK in that town some
9 or 3 years ago. 1t was packed with aqusn-
tity making some two hundred barrels, none
of which has since been sold; the owners
having been informed of the condition OF the
OK. and being unable to select the barrels in
which the infected meat had been packed
The connxions of the accused individuals arc
said to be highly respectable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
ORATORIO.

Mr. Nuttng's Concert ofSacred Music, will
take place to morrow evening, at Zion Church.
We would remind all the friends of Mr.. N.
that this Concert is exclusively for his benefit.
1t is the first time since Mr.. Nut,ing has been
among us, that he has ever come before the
public in this way to bene fit himself, and we
trust from the rare inducements he has Of
fered on the present occasion, that it will
prove benefit in reality. All our principal
musical gentlemen, it will be seen,haye kind
ly volunteered their assistance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
THE WHIG PROX.

CORNELIUS SEABURr Esq. having de-
clined being a candidate for the Senate,
the nominating Committee has filed the
vacancy with the name Of JEDIAH SHAW
Esq, Of Little Compton. The long pub
lie services of Mr.. Shaw have made him
well known to the people Of this State
he is large farmer, and has much
more thorough knowledge of public busi-
ness than usually falls to the lot of most
men.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

.Ne,D Minister 10 Frdnce.-The Richmond
Enquirer recently made boastful prediction
that another brilliant achievement awaited the
administration. Rumors from Washington
announce that the prediction is TO be verified
in the appointment Of Mr. Canbreleng Min
lister to France. We give it up.-(.N Y.
Com. advertiser.
A temperance society was established in
Germany in 1000, and the pledge required Of
the members was, that no one should drink
more than fourteen glasses of wine day,
besides beer and snapps
The Court Of Common Pleas was held at
Barnstable, last week. The whole number
of indictments found by the Grand Jury were
t,co-one for stealing TWO sticks Of wood, aud
the other for selling TWO glasses Of grog.
GIVE AND TAKE.-We have rarely seen
pretter specimen Of impromptu retort than
was made lately in the Massachusetts House
Of Representatives. Mr.. Andrew, of Salem,
whose style Of eloquence is said to show it,
self generally IN Gatu, or as the unlatin lied
express it, is rather blouy, was opposed by
Mr.. Williams, of Boston, who is somewhat
ardent in debate, that is, little fiery or So.
In the course Of the contest Mr.. Andrew gave
it as his opinion that the heat of Mr.. Williams
was intense enough to clear the Boston Har-
Dor of all its ice. Mr.. w. in reply seemed to
acknowledge his own calorc propensities,
and said he had little doubt of the Salem
members accuracy provided that gentleman
would assist the operation by some efhis o,cn
wind.-t.N T. CoT.
II said that the sum Of S25.000 has been
charged by Mr.. Edward Livingston, for the
management Of the great case between the
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
PORT OF NEWPORT.

ENTERED.
Steamer Benj Franklin, Bunker. New York.
Steamer Boston. Townsend, New York.
Steamer Providence, Child, New York.
Sloop Caroline, Ash, New York. - .
Sloop' Elsnora, Baker, New York. .'..
CLEARED.
schr. Rodney, Kendrich, Fall River.
MEMORANDA. :,
Ship Constitution, Clifford, otths port, was
at Tombez, Oct. 10Th, with l7G0 bbls oil.
Ship VIM. Engs, Vaughan, of this port.
was at Havana Goth nit. unc.
Schrs Toronto, Marshall, ard Franklin
Greene, Waite, OF this port, were a, Havana
10th, waiting cargo.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
Congress.

In SENATE, Wednesday, April GA
bill to repeal so much Of the act entitled
"an act transferring the duties of Com
missioners of Loans TO the Bank OF the
United States, and abollshing the Office
Of Commissioner of Loans, as requires
the Bank Of the United States to per-
form the duties Of Commissioner of Loans
for the United States" was, on motion
of MIR. Wright, taken up and considered,
and ordered to third reading.
On motion Of Mr.. Wright, the bill to
reduce the duties on certain articles, and
to remit the duties on others, was taken
up and ordered to be engrossed.
MIR. Calhoun's bill for preventing the
circulation by mail Of "incendiary publ
cations" was called up, and some pro-
gress made in it, when, on motion Of Mr.
Davis, who desired to be heard on the
subject, the bill was set aside. The bill
for paying revolutionary and other PEN
sioners, was considered, and amended o
as to require all payments for this year
under $40, 10 be in specie-and after
this year, all under $50; and thus
amended, the bill was ordered to third
reading. The Senate, after some other
ordinary business, went into secret ses-
sion.
In the House of Represe natives, a
bill for the better organizing, arming,
&C., the militia, was reported.
MIR. Sutherland reported a joint reso-
luton repeating the restriction now ex-
isting by law, upon the appointment Of
additional Custom House Officers
which, after being made TO assume the
shape Of bill, and upon statements from
Mr.. Lawrence and Mr.. Cambreleng,
that both in Boston and New York bus
mess was delayed for want of more Off
GERS, was ordered to third reading.
Mr.. Wise made another Intellectual at
tempt to introduce modified resolutions
for committee Of inquiry into the Gus
tody Of the puelic depostes, Sc The
resolution is in these words:
Whereas, since the custody of the
public money has been under the entire
control of the Treasury Department, the
Secretary Of the Treasury, by himself or
his agents, has selected certain local
State Banks as places of deposit, with
out regulation by law /: and whereas
there is great doubt about the agency by
which the said deposit banks are select
ed and regulated aod whereas said
agency is alleged to be improper and
corrupt, effected by some person or per-
sons not officers OF the Government, or
appointed or responsible as such, or
known in any manner to the laws, and
who are secretly paid large stpends or
amounts Of compensation for procuring
the custody and the use of the public de-
posiis; and whereas the said banks, for
which the public deposits are thus pro-
cured, are in possession Of the public
money without charge Of interest or 9TH
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
WHIG CAUCUS.

The Wing ireemen Of this town, will
meet m the Court House on Saturday
Evening next, at half.past o'clock, for
the purpose of making the necessary ar
rang ements to secure the election of the
candidates named in the Wing Prox. A
full and punctual attendance Of the
Wings is earnestly desired.
Newport, April ID, 1886.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
both nut off 10 another day.

both put off to another day.
The bill from the House, making mp
preparations for the naval service Of 1886,
and sone reports were received and laid
on the table.
IN THE HoUsR, the bill passed, to es-
tabIish the, Territory of Ouiscorsin.-
Resolutions, by Mr.. Robertson, OF Vir.
were debated, for the retrenchmeDt Of
public expenses, but, without taking any
question, the House adjourned.
SATURDAY, April 8.
The Senate did not sit this day.
In THE HoUsE, the Committee OF
Ways and Means reported in favor Of
RENTING the duties on goods destroyed
by the great fire in New York. Refer
red to the Committee Of the Whole -
Without doing any thing Of importance,
the House adjourned.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
WEDNESDAY, NEXT

Is the day appointed by law for the
ffeemen of this State to elect their Cen
eral Officers. We wish we knew how
to impress every freeman in the State,
with the same views. we entertain re-
specting the vast importance of their
faithfully and conscientiously discharg-
ing the duty which they will be called
upon to perform on that day.-But we
are oppressed with the difficulty of know
ing where or how to commence the per-
formance of what we so much desire -
The fact is, there is a mysterious
thoughtlessness among large portion OF
the people in relation to the welfare of
the country; they will not give them
selves the trouble to watch,the move
ments Of their public agsnts--to CON-
pare their professions when out of office,
with their actions and conduct after they
have obtained office. They will not de-
vote the very little time required to COM
pare the conduct of the present admins
tration and their measures-the alarm
ing and frightful measures which this
Administration has pursued. The peo-
pie will learn too late, we fear, that great
,ruth-THAT A NATION HOLDS ITS LIBER-
TIES AT THE PRICE OF ETERNAL WATCH
TULNEss. Gen. Jackson has already
made the open declaration, that all pow
er is vested in him-that every officer
is liable without cause to be removed
whenever he pleases. He already has
upwards ef Thirty-three Millions Of the
public treasure in his own hands, and en-
tirely subject to his own disposal. He
has destroyed the Bank-broken down
and re endered subservient to his own will
the Senate and the Supreme Court. He
has declared it to be the first duty Of ev-
cry United States Officer to support his
measures, and the measures OF all his
POLITICAL friends, and still the people
sleep. The minions of his power, those
who hold Offices, and their friends, are
endeavoring to brow beat such of the
ffeemen, who foreseing the mischief
which threatens the happiness and we'll
being efihe country, are endeavcring to
roll back the torrent Of corruption which
is every where sweeping over the land.
We therefore call on every honest free.
man, to come forward on Wedne sday
next, and fearlessly do his duty. The
Wing ticket contains the names Of men
who are devoted to the best interest Of
the country. Mr.. BURGEs is too well
known to the people Of the State to stand
in need Of our commentator. As a
man Of talents he has no equal in the
State-his integrity and patriotism, and
the purity Of his private character are be-
yond the touch Of even Tory maIignity.
Gen. CRoss, the candidate for 1t. Gov
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

Gen. Gaines arrived at New Orleans, from
Mobile, on the 2sth Of March, but without
tarrying proceeded to fort Iesup, where he
was some time since ordered to take COM
mand. There were rumors at New Orleans
that the garrison had left the fort and marched
to the assistance of the Texans, but no au-
thentic information on the subject had been
obtoined. An approach to the Mexican from
tier, however, was thought not improbable.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

Town MEErING.-We shall publish
our next number on Wednesday morn
ing, that we may have time to attend
the polls on that day. Advertisers will
please send in their favors, as early in
the commencement Of the week as con-
yenient
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

One day Laier.--The ship Argo, arriv-
ed at Boston F'riaay afternoon, brough
Liverpool papers to the evening of the
9th March:
The king has given his sanction to the
proposed measures in the House of
Commons for the suppression of the
Orange Lodges, and stated his deter
mnation to discourage all such Societies.
The Marquis of Waterford had been
committed to the Station House, in Lei
cester, for exploits similar to those which
caused him to be introduced to the New
York Bridewell.
The Spanish civil war was still going
on as heretofore. In conse quence Of rhe
severity of General Nina to French res
idents, he and the French consul at Bar
celona were on the "worst possible
TERMS"
NJ. Thiers the new French Prime
Minister, concluded long speech in the
chamber Of Peers, by assuring the cham
ber, that the recent change OF the Min
istry contemplated a change Of men and
not change Of measures. He also
stated, that the government must relax
its severity towards the press and the lib
eral party, before it could expect the
confidence Of the French people.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

At Souih-Kingston, on Monday last, Waite
Babcock, widow Of the late Caleb Babcock. and
daughter Of the late Joseph Peckham, Of this town.
In Cumberland, X. |. on the 9Th inst. Mrs.
Julia Sessions, wife of Mr. John 5. Sessions, aud
daughter Of Pardon Sayes Esq.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

The Connecticut Election has gone
against us. We are not much surprised,
though we do not feel half as pleasant
at the result as if it had gone in our fa-
vor. Let it 60.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

The Surplus Rerenue.--The "Spy in Wash
ington" correspondents Of the N. Y. Courier &;
Enquirer thus writes:-
The surplus in the Treasury continues to
increase beyond all calculation. lfthe people
do not move, and that promptly, Congress
will adjourn without making any division Of
of it. The consequence no man can fortell.
More than thirty millions of dollars night im-
medately be divided among the States. and
leave ample means in the Treasury tor all tIse
expenses of the Government. The benefits
which such division would diffuse over the
face Of the whole country, are incalculabe.
Even Mr.. Benton remarked, a few days since,
in debate, that if the money was not appro-
priated, in some way, the people would press
upon Congress for division of it. And why
should 1t not be divided among the people !?
They are its rightful owners. Make an hon
est division of this surplus and there is not
State in the Union, that would need to raise
cent by taxation, for years to come. The
people should meet in their primary assem-
blies, and cry aloud for its distribution. Let
them send forward petitions, and they will
effect something, if not all they have a right
to demand.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14

We had quite q smart snow STORM
yesterday afternoon, followed by a cold
rain which continued all night. Such
weather for the middle of April!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
VIM. L.. MclyiIl.

Wishes to inform the public, that he carries on
the TIN PLATE business, in all it, branches, at
his old stand, No. l64, Thames-sirsot, where can
be had at all times any article Of lin Ware usu-
ally called for Sheet Iron and Copper work.
Coal a,oves Of various kinds, and other articles
commonly kept in a Tin Store. ausS
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT.
EOP SIZE

SITuArEp on the main road, about half way
- from the head Of Broad street to Gov. Col
l'ns's, and within ten minutes walk Of The State
House, containing fsur and a half acrss Of land.
oi the very best quality. The situation OF the lot
Is not surpassed by any in the town OF Newport.
having beautiful prospect OF the beach. the com
Try, and the recent improvements on the hill, and
in the vicinity OF several splendid mansions. Fos
terms. SC. apply to,
Feb. 4. RIcH'D. & Gro. G. SHAW.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
Wa lsllnOth Cheese.

A superior quality Cheese, weighing 100 Ibs
"a Is just received and for sale, by
Mach 81 CHARLhs n. TiLJsv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-29
FOR TIE ENQUIRER

F.lschood is great, and 'eiu precnd "-WnrG.
Since the double dealing Of the Staunlon Convention,
The Richmond Wing has honestly acknowledged what
viii fully account for the extraordinary zgzag political
PRINCIPLES Of that paper Many have supposed that the
Editorial chair must have had all the heads Of Hydra to
strike out so many zgzag political principles for its 60,
ver1,eu, have been at different times, ana even at
the 50 nc tme maintained in that oracoar sheet oiheis
have thought that ali the eyes Of Argus must have been
employed TO conduct The chair through these pocai
,uazes w hout seeming 10 come in contact WIN previous
" declared principles. Not few have nag'h t, .a
Ariadpe herself BY her long unerrlng thread mas CON
Quoted The Editorial clair though the Poca HDy
s structure has been rising hrtaDont, tor the last
ian wears It has also been suggested thal lile ea We"
somewbs, 1icketty from It's recent Vioratlo3 anu
p, general opinion Of late prevailed, that II Ia,
Dut ~ , ,yoe,oposiu Of antiisms, which rendered
furious with all persons it disllked Tor do.
ph, i lad not Dictated for emitting hat 1t had
ny .anded TO be done. This s truly oracuar. And
~ he disease be contagious through certain chan
| and has prevailed to considerable extent, 1t IS ne
verrheess like NEST diseases mat hesh ls he1 10, oe
ginning TO be better understood
But all doubts now 10 be removed as 10 the Iea
dose Of the Editorial Chair 1t seems to be governed by
kind of natural magic founded upon the newly CISCO
ye,ed principle Uhat fasehood IS great and Tu pre-
ra[ ri and is not connected with any physical organ-
za,on of the head or eyes, Or indeed with any unetng
sentiment Of the soul 1t is merely law "fitleh uPou
the heart and NAV he the rule Of action 10 every
the tablets of whose heart sustain the inoelciG ~
scrp,ion that Faisehood IS great, arg Ioea
This doctrine is enforced with great power IN te " s
,s IuIv Dist 1896 It said There 10 no maxn more