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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

AS there is possibility of rupture be.
tween France and Switzerland, given by the
Journal dos 1raUaur de Ia Soc,ete Fran.
caise de Statistique Unirersel1e, showsw
these forces consist of-1.-The Federal
contingents, amounting to $4,000 men,
2. Cantonal reserves organized federaly,
the number of which amounts to 100000
men.-3. Ten thousand men of capitulat-
ed troops, who, in case of war, are to re-
turn to their country. In such case also
there must be further added to these 202,
600 soldiers the men from ID to 60 years
OF age who although gone out of the re-
serves, and exempt from service, would be
ready to fight for the defence of their
families and the maintenance of the nation.
al Independence. The Swiss have no
cavalry, because in their country Il can be
of no utility, but under the name of car.
bineers they have excellent marksnen. be.
ing all clamois hunters, whom this sport
renders extremely slsilful in the use Of IRE.
arms.--AD. Dai. Aac.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

The Great Result.-The National Intel
Ggencer of the 26th thus speaks of the re.
suit of the Presidential contest
"Our contemporaries, one and all, Of
every complexion Of politics, appear to con-
slider the election of President of the United
States, as having eventuated, in effect in
the election of Martin Van Buren, by the
preponderance of the electoral votes in his
favor. 1t would be unbecoming in us to
call in question the correctness of an ad.
mission so universal. We content cur.
selves therefore with stating the fact of this
general opinion, leaving it to time to con-
firm it, as it probably will"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

~ The Tavern house at White Pigeon, re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. Nash, was destroyed by
fire, on Monday morning, last week. The fire
took we are informed from stove pipe not proper
ly put up. This is the season ofthe year, when too
much cere cannot be had, in relation to slightly
secured stove pipes and bad chimneys.
Some people arc SO very careful in such mat
tors, that they never suffer through such dsas-
ter. Ifal people were, on this point, like some
people, what world of property and cash might
and would DO saved every year-making insu.
rance policies of little worth. Accidents, how
ever, are unavoidable, and tho world being as it
is rather given to conAagration, ever body able to
have any combustible property worth preserving,
ought to consider himself able to pay small per-
centage for insurance.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

The Louisville Advertiser Of the 26th
thus speaks of the high price of all articles
of consumption in that city:
awe cannot conclude this article, with.
out remarking that the people Of this place
arc forcstalling TO an extent that is oppres.
sive and ruinous. Almost every article Of
marketing, as well as wood and coal, is
forestalled. Consumers have 10 pay prof.
its, and frequently enormous. profits, to
spectators, 10 potatoes, turnips, cabbages
eggs, fowls, butter, lard, beef pork, meal
flour, wood and coal; and unless the cvi
shall be cradicated, our population must
diminish. The poor and operative classes
must. bid US adieu, and seek new homes
and cheaper living.''
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Standing upon our Reserved Rights
John" said gentleman to his coach.
man, ego to the w'rl and get pitcher of
water"
Excuse me, sir,' said John, {" it is not
my business"
"True true! had forgotten. Har-
ness the horses, and put too, John, and
bring the coach to the front door.
Yes, Sir"
The coach is brought.
"Thomas, take the pitcher, get into the
coach, and John will drive you 10 the gate.
Get pitcher of water, and let John drive
you back again to the door, and he may
then put up"
Query; How much trouble did John
save himself by not going for the wator!
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

uBy the Detroit Daily Advertiser, we arc
Informed, that MARTIN VAN buren, is much
better man, every way, than ANDREW JACKSON,
and great deal less dangerous! 1t was on as.
containing that Mr.. Van Buren, is elected Prcsi-
dent, that the Advertiser made tho discovery
Wonder if no is a magician and Roman Catho-
lick now
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Death Of Governor Pleasants.
Richmond Wing of Wednesday says--We
are sure large portion of the people of vir,
gnia will be grieved to hear Of the death OF
James Peasants, ESQ.,, formerly governor
of Virginia, and Senator in the Congress
of the United States. He died at his re.
sidence in Goochland, on the 9th inst:' al
ter long and most painful Illness, unlver.
sally respected and beloved for his gentle.
ness and purity of character and the sim.
plicity of his life and manners. His ser
vices will doubtless be duly portrayed by
some one familiar with his honorable and
useful career" So CIV III .l....f 81
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Pot caiiiag kettle biack.--A few days
since wc overheard two worthless fellows,
in font OF the Exchange, beating each 9TH
er soundly Cor some difference.
IL knew YOU of old" said one ''for you
had TO run away from your country to save
your neck !"
"What Of that" was the reply, "you
could not have done that iftte rope hadn't
broke"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

GIt is quite amusing to observe the differ
enee among the Wing presses in yielding the
point, that Mr.. Van Buren, is elected president.
While some are disposed to stop wrangling and
make the best of the youths consolation, that
they'll beat us nert time, others mutter like the
boy sent to bed without his supper.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

USnow fol yesterday to the depth of five or
six inches. The eastern papers told us of snow a
month ago at Utica, Rochester and other places,
of foot two deep but this is the first we have
had worth mentioning; and the autumn has been
very mild, and winter, thus far, quite moderate.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

The Importance of a single type is Illus
trntcd by the following notice in western
paper :: The court of fleas (pieas) and
quarter sessions is Held this week. Ia
such a court VIC should imagine that there
would be brought many suits Of SANDER and
back-biiing.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
From New Orleans paper, of November

From New Orleans paper, of November
ilth.
The accounts on the sugar crop are We.
ry cheering; if frost does not iniure the
plantations during the present month, from
80 to 100000 hogsheads of sugar may be
expected in this market, besides the moas.
SEES. Cotton continues to pour in, in great
quantities.
The remittances Of specie from Mexico
are trifling to what our merchants are ex-
pecting. The Mexican trade owes, at this
moment, New Orleans two millions of dol
lars for merchandise hence the fears OF
an interruption of trade with that republic,
which do not IN the least apprehend, but
the fact is, that the papers here are not
well acquainted with the real state of affairs
in Mexico. Yesterday they spoke of the
rapid march of two divisions of Mexican
troops to Metamoras, and to-day they say
(the Com. Bulletin and the Louisiana Adv.
with reference to Capt. Williams, that o
division Of 1000 Texans, are in full march
for Metamoras. That is all nonsense, the
Texans were very quiet in their positions
at Labaca river, at the latter end of Octo-
Der waiting for provisions, of which they
were in great need. Five or six schoon-
ers have sailed from New Orleans for Tex.
as within the last fortnight with valuable
cargoes, and great number of passen.
gers. AS yet goods pay no duty whatever
in that republic. These remarkable ex-
ports are the contemplated and necessary
establishment of tariff and custom houses
in the ports of Texas, by which means the
Texan government will collect q sufficient
revenue to meet their engagement. The
importation duties are to be very trihing
from 5 to 6 per cent ad valorem, while in
Mexico they are from so to 100 per cent.
AS TO the rest, | feel confident that the off.
GERS of Texas will shortly terminate in a
manner satisfactory TO those that have EN-.
barked in the cause Of her independence.
would, however recommend to the press.
es of the north not to be dormant at this
critical moment, but to awake as much as
lays in their power the sympathy of the
American people which has greatly cooled
in the west, and at New Orleans.
The Texans are contending with great diff
iicnlties, pecuniary embarrassments, hard.
ships, and deprivalions of all kinds.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

0@The Detroit Evening Spectator, is new
semi-weekly paper, by Kingsbury & Burnham
of literary and miscellaneous character; at 81
in advance, or SIS at the end of the year.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

GTThe President has been sick, with turn of
bleeding at the lungs, and by last accounts had
recovered. The publication of his death, in some
of the eastern papers, was premature.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Chicago Priccs.--From the Chicago
Commercial Advertiser of the 10Th ult. we
perceive that -four is selling at that place
for $I5 per barrel--pork S2s; butter so
cents lb /; corn meal III rs cts per bushcl,
Oats 70 cts.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

~ Congress assembled week ago last Mon
day, and we may possibly get the presidents
message in time for our next weeks paper. The
senators and representative of this state left De-
troit in time to be at Washington, probably, the
first week of the session we learn from the
Daily Free Press, which observes -
"lJ What has become Of the delegates ap-
pointed by the dissenting convention TO proceed
to Washington and " see to our rights" during the
session of congress? 1t has been limited that
they are disposed 10 relinquish their mission in
consequences of the late decisive expression of pub
lie sentiment against the proceedings ofthe Ann
Arbor convention. Will the State Rights organ
inform us in the premises 2"
The expression Of public sentiment against the
proceedings of the September convention, is GER
tainly decisive and clear enough to convince every
man of the least consideration that such an EN-.
passage is not called for by the people; and to
make it an individual or party business, would be
at their own responsibility, and mere "wild
goose chase"
Yes--our members are at Washington--mem-
bers from state, chosen under state consttu-
ton, on whose reception to their seats depends
the acknowledgment of Michigan as a state of
the Union. After all that has transpired the ear
past--in tho partial or almost admission, by an
acknowledgment ofour constitution by congress.
and the paying Of our members for last session.
though kept out from the del iberatons, depriving
us of voice, either as a state or territory--and
after the claim for admission now offsring-it
does not look reasonable that we should much
longer remain in the apochryphal" condition !;
between two realities, and yet being nothing real.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Teras.--A New Orleans correspondent
of the New York Courier and Enquirer,
under date Of Nov. 9th, writes as follows
Schooner Congress, from Valesco. Tex
as, Goth October in ballast, brought papers
to the 2Sth.-Santa Anna and Aimonte
had been relieved of their irons. A treaty
was negotiating between the former and
the Cabinet, the chief object Of which, ac-
cording to the best information, is to re-es-
tablish the federal system of government
in Mexico, with the acknowledgment of
the independence of Texas. Santa Anna
has promised TO effect this remarkable
change through the medium of some of his
proieges and well tried adherents, who are
yet in command III Mexico, and who no
doubt will obey his orders and directions.
But he himself shall not recover his liberty
until the treaty shall have received its full
execution. There is no doubt that the
Texas war will ultimately be terminated
by one Of these agreements, and then new
era will begin in that republic.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Nh ERHNO SIFAWLS.-Back, scarlet,
I'VE and white Merino shawls. Also: soar
let and black worsted Circassan and cotton
shawls, for sale by C. L. MILLER.
Constantine Dec. 7. 23tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING
Ill AND GLAZING.-The subscriber will
execute all orders in the above ine in all its va
rious branches in the best manner.
limitations Of Wood and Marble neatly executed.
VIM. d. BETS,
White Pigeon, DEC. 5, 1886. 2Jtf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
CHOHCE WINES & LIQUORS.

EHOHCE WINES d LIQUORS.
~ The subscriber has on hand and for sale, q
consisting ofSt. Croix Rum; New England do.
French Brandy; Holland Gin Old Whiskey
Malay Wine, Port do, Madeira do, French do.
do, &c. &C., which he offers for sale ON the
most liberal terms. To tavern keepers and 9TH
ers who purchase in quantities to sell again, a
liberal discount will be made.
JOHN S. BARRY.
Constantine, Dec. ID, 1886. 24v
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
NOOPERING BUSINESS TT

" subscriber having established himself in
Constantine, respectfully informs the public,
that ne keeps on hand and will make to order all
kinds of pork and beef barrels, pine wash tubs,
churns and pals, iron hooped and all other arti-
Giles in his line of business. Well buckets on
hand, ready ironed off. Shop, corner OF Third
Constantine, Dec. IA, 1886. e4tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

M OTICE.-The unders gned having Lsan
Rowland w. Sigon, late of the village of Grand
Rapids, deceased, and has given bonds as the law
directs. All persona having demands upon tho
said estate requested to exhibit the sirns and
all persons indebted to tho said estate arr called
upon to make payment.
AMAZON WOOD, Administ'e.
Grand Rapids, Kent CO., Oct, 9th, 1896
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
.STATE OF MARK WATKINS.

NSTATE OF Mack WATKINS.
IL The subscriber, appointed executor in the
last will and testament of Mark Watkins, late Of
st. Joseph County, deceased has taken upon
himself that trust and has duly qualified accord
ing to law. All persons therefore, indebted to
said estate are requested TO make immediate pay
ment; and all persons having demands against
the same arc requested to present them FOR ad-
justment.
3ws4*) AARON d. WATKINS.
Loonid.s, st. Joseph co. Mich, Dec. 5. 1896.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

White Pigeon, Dec. 10th 1886. S24w3
III UST RECEIVED, an assortment of
@D Watch Trimmings, &c. ; consisting Of gilt.
ribin, steel and silver Guard Chains; plated fi'-
yer and gilt Keys gold, plated and gilt Br at
Pins; silver Thimbles and Pencil Cdses. Also,
an assortment of common and patent Crystols.
For sale by JOHN p. GLADDING,
Corner Water and Canaris streets.
Constantine, Dec. ii, 1886. "a
N, B,-Cash paid for old Gold and Silver.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08

Poppy and Mandragora." Nearly seven
of the compacily printed columns of the hst Rich
mond Enquirer are filled with the address ~ the
Van Buren, Central Corresponding Committee To
the people OF Virginia vindicaiing the risht of
Gen. Jackson's nominee 10 the Presidential char
at least we presume so, for we have not read il.
We shall probably look over i, hereafter, for the
purpose OF seeing what stuff it is made Of thouah
we always dread to encounter the soporilics which
flow from the pen of the President of the Farmers
Bank, whom we have fixed upon ms the author.
The paper is signed by =. y. Nicholas, Prcsiden,
as aforesaid, =. V. Daniel, a rewarded JUDGE.
Thomas Riichic, every body knows him, } w.
Seldcn, Register OF the Land Oilico, John Ruth
ef'oord, Charles Ellis, James Rawlings, and G. W.
Gooch.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08
L A N ID FOR s A L e i.

HINIIE subscriber wishes TO sell the tract Of Land,
J. formerly owned by Robert Cawthou, dec, ~
ing in the county of Amherst, on the western side
of the Fork Mountain about ! miles above the
Buialoc Springs, and one mile from the main road
leading from lynchburg to Lexin@ton.-This tract
contains 100 acres, about two-ihIrds OF which Is
cleared, and in good state OF cultivation, among
" ich is some excellent Tobacco Land, and all well
adapted to the cultivation of Grain.-Amongst the
Land vet to clear. there is some first rate Tobacco
Iand.-Ihc improvements are Il Dwelling House,
Kitchen Oversccrs House and all other necessary
out horscs-a spring of as good water as any in
the state. is within IA few. steps OF the Dwelling
House. Persons wishing TO purchase. will find this
good opportunity, as great bargain may be hah.
The Land will be shown to those wishing to pur-
ch,sc by Mr.. Staha,n, who resides the Land.
Ad.lrcss FERDINAND Nj. WILEY.
" - Va. Jul g 4th
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08
t0NMu NICATE.D.

Al meeting of the citizens of Farmvie and It's
vicinity, on the 2nd day of August, 1896 Capt.
Nath'l. Price was called to the Chair, and Tazc-
well 5. Morton appointed Secretary. The object
of the meeting was explained by Nath'l f.. Nena-
BILE and on motion, II was
Rcsoired, That it being understood that it is
contempl dated, both by the citizens of Petersburg
and Richmond, to survey promptly route for IA
Rail Road from tide water to Lvnchbure, con
meeting with Farmvillc; we the citizens of Farm
vile and its vicinity feel great interest in such an
Improvement and hold ourselves bound TO aid in
paving the expenses of the preliminary survey.
Resoiced, That although would give our
support to the work. whether located on the North
or South side of the Appomaltox River, yet we
consider the location the Road on the Ridge, di-
vding the waters which flow into the Chesapeake
Bav from those which flow into the Albemarle
Sound, more advantageous, in every point of view,
and altogether free from the objection OF rvallin"
nuiously the James River and kanawha I'm
provcmcnt.
Resoired, That Natl,'l. +. Nenablc, Henry
Tlvcatt. James Madison, William l.. Morton and
John Dupuy be appointed committee To obtain
subscriptions to the preliminary survey and 10 con-
fer witt, the committees of Petersburg and Rich
nond on the subject generally.
RcS0iucd, That a Convention having been cal
led 10 meet AT Charlotte Courthouse, at Charlotte
September Court, on the sublcc, of extending Il
Rail Road from Farmyillc To Danville. we do
hereby appoint Geo. W. Daniel Henry Thweart,
James Madison, William l.. Morton, John Dupuv,
Natll'l Price, and Tazewel 5. Morton, to repre-
sent our interest in that Convention. and pledge
our willingness to cooperate with the friends of
that work.
Resoircd, Thata copy of the proceedings of
rhi, meeting be forwarded to the Danvillc Lynch
burg, Richmond, Petersburg and Farmville pa
pcrs for publication.
NATHANIEL PRICE, chairman.
TAIEwELL ;. MoRToN, Secretary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08
L a " d T n s n L e .

INllE subscriber being anxious to remove 10
l. the west this fall, offers for sale that valna-
bic tract of Land on which he now lives, lying in
the county of Bedford on the waters OF Stonoy
Fork and Trough Run Greeks, l3 miles South of
the Court House, containing by recent survey SIX
hundred acres. about sixty or seventy OF which Is
first rate Creek Bottom, in high state OF cntlya-
ton, producing Hemp, Tobacco, and all Kinds of
Gram i'll abundance; the upland is about halt clear
ed and well enclosed, with good fences, all been
recently repaired the w God Land is well Tim
bcrcd and considerable portion good Tobacco
Land. The improvements are good comiorla-
bic Dwelling House, Kitchen, and Brick Office,
together with all necessary Out House, Tobacco
Bans, &c. all in good repair In a word, this
tract of Land is very desirable, not onl, on account
of its fertility and being well watcred, but on ac-
count of its being in very pleasant and agreeable
ncighborI,ood, contiguous to Mills, Churches and
other inducements calculated 10 render life agree
able
Terms liberal, and made known on application
10 me, on the premises.
THOMAS CAIN.
Erdford AuUIISt 8 ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08
PLAIN QUERIES.

The advocates of Van Buren, pretend to be Vi
,,so,lv opposed to the Tariff System, and make it
ec;,l affection to Gen. Harrison that he is in ia
yor Of that policy. Why, then, do they support Van
p.,en. who, as pirate citizen, when instructions
.,,h have no influence, attended the Harrisburg
Convention, to devise ways and means To iastcn il
.,on the country and who, as public man, ne
yer failed to give his support, fatering not even
:, islS. when the " bill Of denominations" was
enacted! Why, if their hostility 10 this system
.e sincere do they not support Judge White, who
,,s ever been its firm and uncompromisng OPP
ronen,s
. The Van Burcn,es pretend 10 be warmly
o,posed to Internal Improvement by the general
government, and are even now paradng some of
Cen. IIarrison's votes in Congress in favor Of ap-
nominations for this purpose, 10 excite hostility
r,ns him. But why do they forget Van Buren's
vote for the erection of ollgalcs the Cumher-
land road, which not only recognized the power,
an, assencd TO its exercise in manner totally an
n;h;larvc of State Rights Has Mr.. Van Buren,
repencd of this hcrcsyl So has Gen. Harrison,
az NAV be seen by his late letter to Shcrrod VIII
,,ms. Esq. But if the Van Burcnitcs are sincere
+ n their opposition to the exercise of the Inter-
oal Improvement power, why do they no, support
Judge White, who never gave vote in favor of it,
but who has uniformly opposed every appropria-
ton for the purpose
g. If the Van Burcni,es really object to Gen.
IlarrIson's sentiments, (Which they most grossly
msrepresert,) on the subject emancipation, why
do they support Missouri Rcsrictionst, in pre-
ference TO Judge White, Southern man, a slave
holder, and decided advocate OF our interests and
rights =
4. If the Van Burenites are, as they affect to be,
enemies to high taxes and exravagant govern
ment, why did they not, at the last session of Con
grcss, having majority in both Houses, reduce
the taxes, and diminish, instead of augmentine,
as they did 10 fearful extent, the public cxpcn-
Iiturcs!
When these plain queries shall be answered, We
shall have few more ready.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-08-08

II Is rather Absurd III Lynehburg TO accuse Rich
mond or any portion of its inhabitants of heinz in
mcal TO the Canal, since bit for Richmond and
her most liberal subscription, the James River I'M
Tosemcnt could never have been launched ut all
Richmond Vhig.
This position would be sn,irelv true, if Il icl.
mond had not onco launched" another scheme,
Which She afterwards, -" under the accumulated
lights, not Of " five years." but Of five months,
abandoned and crusaded down--and that, too ell
most the very scheme, which she IL now doubtless
under the newl y" accumulated lights" thrown upon
the subject by the consulting Engineer Of the Bal
fmorc and Winchester Rad Road, so eager to
take up again Non is it correct, stated by the
Wing, that Lynchburg is equally inconstan'.'
Her plan now is precisely tina, which she chung to
in 1881. She only opposes the rdriaton from that
plan, which is SO strenuously urged by the Rich
mond and Baltimore interests, which, in this mat
ter, are in strange and ominous con junction.