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ADMISSION, OR NO ADMISSION


"Ihat's the question. -
II is matter of no ordinary Importance that
has called tho Legislature of Michigan to a spc-
cial session, at this busy season of the year.
The Governors Message, commencing on the
preceding page, gives full and clear view of the
whole subject requiring immediate legislation,
and very properly avoids suggesting any specific
policy in regard to the admission of the state
into the Union; as that is to be decided by ano-
ther body, to be chosen by the people specially
for that purpose.
We know not how more clear and impassion.
ed recital of the wrongs imposed by the national
government upon Michigan, could have been ex.
pressed, than is displayed in this able document
The governor very properly observes, that the
act of congress be passed in pursuance of the
constitution of the United States, it is the SUI
preme law of the land, and the judges of the
courts of Michigan are bound to obey its provi
sions, any thing in our state constitution to the
contrary notwithstanding" would ask then, il
the sanction required by the people of Michigan
to this Legislation does not imply doubt on the
part of congress, as to the constitutionaity of
their own act
WAS it not enough (says the governor) that
congress should assume the power Of legislating
from us part of our soil, without demanding
from us the humiliation, of adding our assent to
the measure of our wrongs The right of ques-
tioning their proceedings is secured to us by the
constitution, and yet we are required to bow in
humble submission to power we do not ack-
nowledge, a wisdom we cannot fathomv
Yet, all in the wrong as the whole proceeding
appears to be-and congress having adopted the
rule of erpediency---we can see no other safe
way, than for the people Of Michigan to decide
also upon the 'expediency' principle. BY refusal
we certainly can gain nothing, and the circum-
stances under which we shall come into the u
Mon, may probably never be more favorable. The
supplementary act for our admission, approved
June 23d, gives the state about two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, (being five per cent. of the
nett proceeds on the sales of public lands,) for
public roads and canals, as the Legislature may
direct--propided, we assent to the altered boun-
daries. The analogy of our situation to that of
Missouri, ON her admission, us referred to by the
governor, is worthy the deliberate consideration
of the people of Michigan.
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Land Office, kalamazoo, }
18th July, 1886. {

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons hav-
June, 1884, that the Register and Receiver have
set apart the I'd, Sd and 4th days of August next,
to hear and determine all such cases as come
within their jurisdiction. All persons having
claims are requested to come in person to answer
such interrogatories as may be put to them
A. EDWARDS, Register,
THOS. C. SHELDON, Receiver.
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~ We have the proceedings of the Legislature
to the 10Th inst. There will probably be no bank
charters granted during this session; leave hav
ing already been asked, and negatiped, to intro
duce bills for incorporating banks at Centerville
and St. Joseph. An objection was made against
entering upon any legislation of general char
acter,, at this extra session. Notices have been
given, that on some future day leave would DO
asked to bring in a bill for bank at Jacksonbo-
rough, one at Huron, one at Saginaw, one at
New Buffalo, and one at Constantine.
On the 18th inst, on motion of Mr.. Hascall,
the Senate resolved itself into committee of the
whole, Mr.. Rumsey in the chair, on the bill to
enable the people of Michigan to elect delegates
to convention. The following are tho chief
provisions of the bill, reported for the Detroit
Daily Advertiser:
That the electors of the state choose delegates
to convention, who shall be elected in the re-
spective senatorial districts as follows, to wit -:
The first senatorial district is authorized to elect
six delegates; the second district, six; the third
district seven the fourth district six, and TN,
fifth district eight delegates.
The election for the said delegates shall be hold
en- on the - day Of next, in the several
townships within tie said senatorial districts, TO
be in every respect held and conducted in the
same manner and under the same regulations,
and the result certified, transmitted and declared,
in the same manner and under the sans regua-
tons, as near may be, heretofore prov d d
for the election of senators in said district.
After the committee of the whole were dis
charged from the further consideration of the sub
iect, Mr.. Ellis offered substitute for the bill,
the provisions of which were intended to submit
the question to the people directly, whether they
will or will not have convention. The bill and
substitute, on motion of Mr.. Rumsey, were re-
ferred to the Judiciary committee.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-07-20

The Iron Mountain in Missouri.-Mr.
Featherstonhaugh, in his report to Congress,
on the geology of Arkansas and Missouri,
gives an interesting account of the Iron
mountain in Missouri, south of the lead
mines. The rocks upon the slope con-
tain well defined seinite. The chain runs
N. E. and s. w., and bears the traces of
crater. There are also varieties of green
stone and horizontal quartz rocks, but no
lime. One of the hills of sienite contained
immense breadths of siliceous rock, pom
derously impregnated with iron, and about
half O mile distant he found rare min
eral spectacle. Upon mound, sparingly
covered with trees, was vein.like mass Of
iron, of the micaceous oxyde structure,
with bright metdlic fracture of steel gray.
1t was $50 feet above the surface, and
paved with black pebbles of iron from 2 to
20 lbs weight. Beneath the surface it
seemed solid mass. BY measurement,
the vein above the surface could be traced
from east to west 500 feet, and from north
to south 1900 feet. Mr.. f. thus con.
cludes
This extraordinary phenomenon filed
me with admiration. Here was single
locality of iron offering all the resources of
Sweden, and of which it was impossible to
estimate the value by any other terms than
those adequate to all a nations wants.*-
Upon a more minute investigation of the
country, ! found other similar metallic beds,
though not of an equal extent, and all upon
the public lands.
sit yields about 20 per cent. of fine iron, but is
found not 10 weld easily, which 1 attribute 10 an
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-07-20

Since 1890, ninety-two patents have been
granted for different Washing Machines1
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r EPU BLICAN
CONSTANTINE:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 90, 1885,

FOR PRESIDENT,
MARTIN VAN buren,, of New-Yorlx.
VICE PRESIDENT,
M. JOHNSON, of Kentucky.
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@It yields about 20 per cent. of fine iron, but is
found not to weld easily, which attribute to an
excess of sulphur
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Il
the first impulse prompted by the feelings
which every citizen of Michigan must &C.
knowledge, might be led into a determi.
nation to resist the Legislation of congress I;
but as public officer called upon to discard
excited feelings, and warned that the perma.
nent. interests of the state are not to be O.
verlooked, should violate my duty did
recommend to my fellow citizens to en-.
bark in controversy, offering so little hope
of gain, but the certainty ofpermanent loss
and lasting injury to ourselves and the ma.
ton.
1t must be a subject of congratulation,
however, with the people of Michigan, so
far as their reputation was involved in the
controversy of the past year to know, that
they were OH the side of the constitution
and the laws: and that the decision of con-
gress sustains them in the course they then
pursued, whilst it fixes the seal of condem-
Marion upon the proceedings of Ohio.
The state of Ohio claimed the district of
country in condensation with Michigan by
virtue of constitutional right, and attempted
by her own Legislation to extend over 4 an
unauthorized jurisdiction. The renorts of
both houses of congress upon the subject.
declare the legal jurisdiction to have been
vested in Michigan at the period to which
reference is made, but recommend, that il
should be surrendered to Ohio by special
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15
MISCELLANY.
REJECTED LOVERS.

A very entertaining article in the
last Asiatic Journal, on the subject Of
Rejected Lovers" enumerates some
striking as well as startling love adven-
lures which have occurred among the
society Of the English in India. We
give below the most remarkable anec-
dote which is told in the circles Of
Madras.
IAN affection had sprung up be-
tween two young persons acquainted
with each other from childhood, which
received the appreciation of their mu-
tual friends: the youth Of the parties.
however, the lady being only fifteen,
and the gentleman three years her
senior, rendered it advisable that The
marriage should not take place until
both had reached a more mature age.
The failure of some expectations oblig-
ed the lover to accept cadetship, and,
with the full consent Of his relations,
he went out to India under an engage
ment 10 send for bis betrothed as soon
as circumstances would admit Of his
taking upon him the expense Of main
tanning = wife. The youth continued
true to his first attachment during a
considerable period, and the receipt OF
the lady's portrait, which was forward
ed 10 him Just as she had attained the
full bloom Of womanhood, showed that
the promise she had given Of beauty
had been moro than fulfilled.
At length, feeling himself to be in a
condition to support an increased es-
adjustment, he wroie TO the lady, re-
questing him TO come out to him, and
she. never having thought Of any one
else, obeyed the mandate as soon a. il
was possible for her to embark upon
her voyage. Some delay had taken
place in consequence Of the death Of
her father, and The gentleman at FIRST
grew impatient, then angry, and final
~, meeting with some body who struck
his fancy. transferred his affections to
a new object. While in the height
and frenzy Of passion, news reached
him that bis FIRST love was upon her
way to India, and he was obliged 10
make arrangements for her reception
At the house Of female acquaintance,
and to proceed himself to Madras TO
give her the meeting. She arrived.
delighiing Ell who beheld her with the
beauty Of her person, the elegance Of
her manners, and the accomplishment
Of her mind. Captain s. was con-
adhered 10 have gained prize. and she,
70 the fond expectation Of the warm.
est welcome which love could give,
svaited an interview which was 70
lead 10 "a union Of The most indissolu-
bic nature. The gentleman made his
appearance, but the GOODNESS and con.
siraint Of he manner showed that ali
vas not right. He either adyerted his
eyes, OF raised them in displeasurs At
an object formed 10 attract and capli-
ysle, and refusing an inyiisiion 70 din
her uPoa the plea Of en- engagement,
quilted the house, leaving ths fair
stranger n dismsy q eonduel 20 cruel
and unaceoVntebls.
Adding iasOla 10 Injury, ths incon-
slant toek every opportunity which o.
isred - aiiss slights ed dispalaeing
Ienafka - ens VIE ha5 aniaipaas4
Ne @ea aaAe6oaaas tsssAmank AZ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15
LOVE AND PRUDENCE.

A young gentleman Who vas desi-
rous Of entering the holy state Of ma
trimony. and Nho had turned his at
tention TO the 'eiIded beauties Of the
day-Seleeted at length. for hire par
ticular addresses. . lady. Who vas re-
ported rich. a. we'll ia the matter Of
lucre." as in personal and mental &C.
compliments. He felt the charms
Of bis fair one. stealing over his senses,
and casting "witching spell'' upon
his faculties. But like 9 discreet young
man, before he Was TOO far gone. he
wanted TO make assurance doubly
Sure-and 10 leave no ''loop whereon
TO hang doubt" touching the worldly
posssssions Of his beloved. Fame, Il
is true. had spoken her wealthy, but
Fame had a cruel fashion Of exaggerat-
ing in these matters. In a word, ifthe
truth must be told, our lover was not so
"madly" in love. but he was able 10
preserve some method" in il. And
before the glorious passion reached its
crisis, he had the singular prudence to
examine The rseords-and 90 obtain an
exact knowledge Of the wealth Of his
charmerl How happy was he 10 find
that her estate was clear and for once
even more valuable than rumor had
proclaimed IL.
Flying then. on the wings Of love,
TO the dwelling Of his fair one--in good
set phrase, he declared his affection for
her-made a tender Of his heart and
hand-and besought her smile upon
his passion, and make him happy
But the "Aattering tale" Of Hope, was
not 10 be realized. The star Of our To-
ver's happy fortune, had alas not yet
cast its silvery light above the horizon !
BY some means, il happened. that the
young lady had been apprized Of the
extent Of her lovers curiosiiy--and,
10 the midst Of bis dsscAnt upon
flames and darts, and Cupids-she
very eomposedly drew from her Teti-
eSle a small piece Of money, and, ap-
preaching him, made this repiy-.'Al-
though may not profit BY your favora-
bic sentiments ioW ards me, still can
not think Of your being q loser on my
account. As you have been al the ex.
pense Of search" must insist upon
being allowed 10 replace the amount
50 expended. 80 saying. she put an
eighteen penny piece in her lovers
hand, and he--wsnt bis Kay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

To FoRM VIcoRoUs MIND.-Let
every youth early settle in his mind
that IL he would ever be any thing, he
has got 10 make il himself, or in other
words to rise by personal application
Let him always try his own strength,
and try il efectually before he is al
lowed to call upon others; send him
back again aud again 10 the resources
Of his own mind and make him feel
that there is nothing too hard for indus
try and perseverance, 10 accomplish
In his early and iinid flights. let him
know that stronger pinionS are near l.
ready TO sustain him. but only in case
OF absolute necessity. When ia the
rugged paths Of science, " difficulties
impede his progress which be cannot
surmount, LEI him be helped over them,
but never let him think Of being led
when be has the power 10 walk without
help. nor Of carrying bic ore to
snolher's furnace when he can melt il
IN bis own.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

dPPsUanees.-Some years since Q
merchant on Long Wharf advertised
for Spanish milled dollars. The pre-.
MUM was high. A Roxbury farmer,
who came into town for manure, and
who took pride in appearing like beg.
gar. with shovel on bis shoulder, called
at the counting-room Of The man, and
asked him If be wanted silver dollars.
" Yes" said the merchant; "havs you
got any" Not with me-" replied the
farmer. "but l think have . few q,
home. What do you givei" Four per
cent" said the merchant; and added.
81 will give you ssren for all you
have" Well" said the man, 81
should like to have you just clap down
on paper how much you give, and the
number Of your shop, or shall be pug
zled to find it." Yes" said the mer-
chant. "that I will do: what is your
name" Edward Summer" said he.
The merchant then wrote n follows,
and gave il to him:
Edward Summer, OF Roxbury,
says that he thinks be has some Span
ish dollars at home. but don't knew.
hereby agree to pay him seven per cent.
premium for ell such dollars as he may
produce. C-A-."
"lf find any," said the dung-car,
man, ~ will call with them io-mor-
row morning. at nine o'clock: il
don't, you won't see me-" The APP
pearance Of the man satisfied the mer-
chant that his dollars would be scarce.
At nine o'clock the next day, however,
the man appeared. and stocking full
after stocking full was carried up and
emptied on the table. till seven thou
sand were counted. The merchant,
somevhatrestive, but honorably caught,
took the silver. gave a check for the
amount, with seven per cent. added.
and pleasantly remarked. 81 did no,
really suppose. from your appearance,
that you could have more than half a
dozen dollars"
Mr. S. took up his check. and replied
in his own peculiar emphatic style,
4" Sir, I'll tell you q truth which 4 man
Of our standing in the world ought to
know, and it is this-.aPps~aness often
times deestVs w."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

A FLolTIss FAAS YANp-Ths following
sketch OFFS family 6osiing down the Ohio on Z
rAft, Is 81 once highly graphic and ehsraets-
risiie Of our inland emigration
To-day we have passed two large
RATS. lashed together, by which simple
conveyance several families from New
England were Transporting ihemselye.
add their property 10 the land Of pro-
mise in the Vesiera woods. Each ref
was eighty or ninety feet long. with a
small house on IL. and on each was 4
stack Of hsy, round which several horse,
and cows were feeding. while the pa.
raphanalis ola farm yard, The rloughs.
wagons. pigs, children, and poultry.
earelerrly distributed, gave % The whole
more the appearance Of q permanent
residence, thah Of osraSsn Of adven-
iurers seeking a home. a respectable
looking old lady. with spectacies on
Der nose. vas seated on q chair AZ the
door Of enc Of the cabins, employed
10 knitting. another female was 81 the
wash.tub, the men WERE chewing their
tobacco with a. much complsesney as
q they bad been in the land Of steady
habits, and the various sveeaiioDs
seemed 10 20 on with the steadineSs Of
clock work Ia this manner our Res-
tern emigraDfs travel AZ slight expense
They carry With them their own PROV.
sions, their rats float with the current,
and honest yoLaihan. surrounded 9th
be scolding. oqualling. gFuntisg. loving,
and neighiEg dependanis. hoats 70 Toe
point proposed. Without leaving IA,
own hIeside; aad On his arrival here,
nsy 60 On shoss vita Ms h0osshold
and eommenes bosiness, viih e. little
ceremony asa gzss Persoasgs. vho
o. he marTisgs wilh = fieh wi1ow I'D
y he slias - ~ wsik b mi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

a SiSter.-He who has never known
sisters kind ministrations. nor felt hi,
heart warming beneath her endearing
smile and love-besming eve, has been
unfortunate indeed. Il Is not 10 be
wondered if the fountsins OF pure feel
ing flow in his bosom but sluggishly,
or. if the genuer emotions Of his ma
ture be lost in the steiner attributes oil
manhood.
"Ths: man has grown ur among
kind and AfectionAte sistsFs," once
heard a lady OF much observation and
experience, remark.
And why do you think 500" said I.
Because Of the rich development,
Of all the tendeser. and more refined
feeling Of the heart which is 80 sppar-
ent in every action. in every word"
A sisters influence 10 felt even in
manhood's later years. and the hear, OF
him who has grown cold in It's chilling
contact with the world. viii warm and
thrill with pure enjoyment. - some
incident awskens within him the soil
tones and glad melodies Of bis sister
voice. And he will turn from pur.
poses which warped and false philoso-
ply has reasoned into expe diency, and
even weep for the gen,ler influences
which moved him in his earlier years.
-.7thsn0um.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

The last Of Me Ronaas,-This vas
said Of Madison Al the time Of bis de-.
cease bot there is one other person who
seems 10 have some claims % this ho-
norable distinction. Paine Wingate,
Of Straiham, New Hampshire. still suF.
wives. He was born 10 May. 1919,
was q member Of the Old Continental
Congress. and. with John Lsngdos
represented bis state IN the first senate
in 1850. and believed 10 be the only
survivor Of either house Of the 6fsl
Congress under our present Consiitu-
tim. Tie received The honors Of Hsr.
vsr5 University. Cambridge. Ia 1879,
the year Wolfe took Quebec. Judge
Wingnic, for come ysars, has been the
o0ly one alive 10 be class and q number
6fclasses succeeding. For many year.
ke was Judgs 81 The Superior Couri
q New Hampshire. u 1865 be mar
RED tie sister q Timothy Pickering.
three years yoaHgsr than himself
They both. e the ags 81 @oFs than
81 md -. are abls - vsik, ed sP-
Pew - eaigy NE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

TURKISH RoNANcE.-During one
Of his visits 20 Pera. the sultan saw the
daughter Of NJ. Tolomeni, proprietor Of
the Hotel d Europe.
This younglsdy who possesseIb esu-
" OF the first order, CENTRALIZED the grand
seignor TO such degree, that he offered
the father enormous sums If he would
allow his daughter 10 become an inha.
bitani OF the harem. Both father and
daughter, Tesolute christians, decisive.
~ rejected these advances, and the
latter ct last left for LeghOrn, where she
10 now said 10 remain. The sultan.
who really loved the maiden. is report
ed 10 have sunk for some time into q
species Of melancholy. in consequence
Of his unsuccessful wooing 90 him a
novel thing;) and. although he doubt.
less had the power TO carry OF the
beauty by force. be wssyet high mind
ed enough 70 despise this means. nor
has the father ever been exposed TO
the Ievenge Of an offended lover.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

a good character !, To a young man
what q firm foundation is 70 the artist,
vho proposes 10 erect a building on IL
be can build il wiih safety, and all who
behold 1t Will have confidence in ia
solidity. = helping hand will never be
wanied--bui let single part Of this Be
defective, and you 60 on az hazard
amid doubling and dislfusi, add ten "a
enc Il win tumble down Al last and
mingle Ell that vas built on Il in ruin.
Without character, poverty J. . cuase
with u, scarcely an evil. HAppinesl
cannot east where good character !,
hoi--wherc il is not frequent visitor
Al that is bright Ia the hope q youih
ell that - soothing in the vale q years
centres 10 and u derived from . good
character. Therefore acquire shis =,
The FIRST and most valuahls good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15
ECCENTRICirY.

Delaware 10 not only the smallest
Stale in the Union. but / venture to
say has the smallest house Of worship
and congregation. At Csntwell' sbridge
Q pretty little village on the main pen
insula road. about ten miles this end Of
Smyrna. is Friends meeting house,
built Of bnck. only about twelve fee,
square. Small as Il is. il has all the
appearances, outside and in. that usual
ly are found in those Of larger dimen-
sions. The congregation consists oil
one maa. He 10 respectable farmer,
living four or Eve miles distant. but at
tends regularly. twice every week, and
sits out the usual time alone. un-
dsrstand he is 4 bachelor: unless he
takes TO himself q wife. he, therefore,
need not fear any Of those unhappy d.
visions that 90 frequently disturb the
peace OF religious societies, and 80 re.
Gently destroyed that TO which he be-
longs. ! looked in upon him a few
Sabbsihs since. but so intent was he
upon his devotional mediation. that he
did not observe me until the Meeting
vas broken up, and then found him
quite . social. though solitary being.
How different must be the feelings
Of devotion in this ANAL tenement,
alone, from those excited in one Of our
fashionable churches, "gliit,ering with
polished marble and 6ne gold"-sur-
rounded by thousand waving
plumes" and fair faces, dazzling the
eyes; while on the ear the
"PeslisS ssthsnas swell With nOtss Of prass. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-09-15

Lore md RomsHes.--A young wo.
man Of Saint Lo, named Eliza Leconle,
having bad a quarrel with her lover
= young Pole, was 20 beart-bFoken lhal
she died Of grief and disappointment
Her funeral was followed BY her lover
whO was 80 deeply affected BY her los
that when she was lowered into che
grave, and the men were beginning =
cover the coin with The earth, hs
jumped down and attempted 10 shOo'
him self With . pistol. tie gave him
self terrible wound IN the head, bot
siill there are hopes The, be nay b
aaEed.