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in addition to troubles, the road was very bad;
We had not proceeded above two or three miles
before the driver overset the coach and split us
all out into the mud up to our necks. Fortunate
ly no one was injured, and after righting mp the
carriage we got into it again and continued our
journey at snail's pace, to Jonesville. The
bridge across the st. Joseph at this place had
been carried away by the flood the night previous.
and we found no alternative but to pass the stream
in a small and dangerous canoe.
Lest be too prolix and tedious, suffice il to say
that from Jonesville to Ypsilanti-that is a droll
name) we had safe passage From Ypsilanti
to the river Rouge the road was never worse no
tongue or pen could describe how bad it was--I
shall not attempt it--horeseo referens--let US
pass on: At the crossing of the Rouge the bridge
was gone: We crossed the team and ourselves in
a ferry. The driver said the carriage could not
be brought over, and very coolly mounted one OF
his horses, and taking the others in tow, told us
as it was stormy, he must proceed to Detroit that
he could take us no further, and that we could
probably get into town as soon as he could. As
you may well suppose, we bolted at this. The
mud was knee deep and the rain poured down In
torrents, and how could we get to Detroit under
such circumstances Finally in part by persua-
sion, and in part by threats, we induced him to
hitch his team to an open wagon which we pro-
cured, and making seats ofour baggage, we at lat
reached the city, muddy and wet it is trsde, but
safe in life and limb, for which we again thanked
our lucky stars. This Journey tho1 Oh of but four
days duratisn, was the most tedious, perplexing
and disagreeable that it has ever been my lot to
experience.
Politics in Detroit seem to excite lively inter.
est among the peoples Congress have passed the
bill for the admission of Michigan, on condition
that she assents to the alteration of her boundaries
to suit the wishes of Ohio In relation to the
construction of this act there exists difference of
opinion. Some contend that whether Michigan
accedes to the proposition not the act gives to
Ohio jurisdiction of the disputed territory. 9th.
ers again contend that if Michigan refuse the
terms offered the act in all its provisions is null
and void, and that the question about the disputed
territory remains in statu quo. In confirmation
of the latter opiton it is asserted that Mr.. Vim.
ton, while the bill was under discussion, offered
an amendment making permanent its provisions
in relation to the boundary of Ohio, whether
Michigan accepted or rejected it, and that this a.
mendment was lost Not having seen the BILL l
have formed no opinion upon the question of its
construction. If however no question of boun-
dairy is settled unless Michigan gives her ass snt,
am of opinion that her sons would be recreant
to their duty to sign judgement of condemnation
upon themselves l forbear however to speak
further of this subject until l can give you my
opinions founded OH matter of fact and not on
hcarsay evidence. am, &c.
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The march of Improrement.-We tai

The march of Improvement.-We take
the following from our contemporary, which
illustrates to some extent the energy and
enterprise of our people. We understand
that the new city of "Perue," on the Illinois
river, is to be brought into notice. Some
"grave and reverend senators" it is said
have made large purchases there, under the
knowledge that it is the head of steam nav.
igation on the river, and is to be the termin-
alton of the Chicago and Illinois canal. If
this be so, its destiny may be summed up in
few words.
To 81. Louis, ria. Chicago. are in
formed that complete and expeditions
chain of communication has been estab.
lished between New-York and st. Louis,
via. Chicago, for the transportation of mer.
chandise and passengers, commencing at
New. ork by the rail road line of tow boats
and continued by the Mohawk and Hudson
rail road and Pilot and Traders line between
Albany and Buffalo, Eagle line, Buffalo and
Chicago packets, by steam and sail, Illinois,
transportation line wagons from Chicago to
Ottawa and Perue--thence by steam boat
to st. Louis. Goods destined for ports on
the Illinois river, or st. Louis, will reach
their place of destination cheaper and soon-
er by this route than via. Ohio canal or
New-Orleans. Merchandise and passage
taken at No. 4s4, Courtlandt street, New
York.
In connexion with this spirit of improve.
ment, it is gratifying to see the number of
hard yeomanry focking to our shores from
abroad, to subdue our forest, and to cult
vate a soil, the like of which is to be found
in no other portion of the globe. When
we take into consideration the climate, and
the facility of getting a market for the pro.
ducts of ndustry-When we look at all
these things, we find a sufficient cause for
the increased price of land. The country
is just beginning to feel the benefits of the
immense expenditure of money in the pub
lie improvements-It is a matter of doubt
whether the nominal value of the land in
the United States at the present day, over
and above what it was twenty years ago,
will exceed the expenditure of money with.
in that period for objects of internal improve
ment in the United States. 1t might be well
for some one who is fond of statistics to ex.
anime this question. If we recollect right
the Legislature at its last session incorpora.
ted ga Statistical Society,"" We recon.
mended this subject to their especial notice,
though we are not certain that their stock is
all taken, or that the Society has been regu-
larry organized.-Det. Free Press.
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sons, and their~friend, that he thought
this unmanly, womanly, as it was the for
tune of war. He said this was the only in
convenience he had suffered.
May 30.
Seven hundred and thirty bodies Of the
enemy are now lying on the field of battle,
and are strowed for miles. More than two
hundred rifles and muskets, were broken to
pieces, beating out the brains of the Mex
leans. The rinemen rushed upon Santa
Ana's Artillery, and took them from him
loaded. A desperation was evinced on the
part of the Texans never before equalled
in the annals of fighting. The enemy had
the advantage in position. The battle was
fought principally on open ground. The
enemy stood the charge about fifteen min
utes-the killing lasted for hours. The
night before the battle Gen. Cos reinforced
Santa Ana with 500 men. There are now
between 500 and 600 prisoners, between
200 and 800 wounded, and between 700
and 800 killed; and all this done with less
than 700 men.
saw Gen. Cos yesterday; he is evil
IDENTIFY very much alarmed, and to me he
appeared almost beside himself. He at.
tempted to excuse himself and said that his
enemies had made charges against him
that were false; as did not wish to exult o.
yer his fallen fortunes and wretched situa.
ton, | made few remarks, and remain.
ed with him but few moments.--He feels
conscious he must die. Santa Ana is at
Velasco. fear our government will be
duped by him, but he cannot escape-he
must die.
You will have seen the official reports,
that will give you more detail than time
will allow me to condense. | am pleased
to say that Capt. (now Col. Imam Nepemu-
Gene Seguin, native of Bexar, and who |
have known from boy, commanded 25
men, all natives of the same place, and per-
formed wonders: every man signalized
himself in the most distinguished manner.
One of them with Bowie knife, killed 25
of his countrymen, and one of them Col.
Batres, whom knew well. Dionicio Cos,
brother to the General, the same who mu-
tilated the body of the lamented Travis,
was killed. Twenty three field officers were
among the slain.
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We copy the following cheering paragraph from
the Detroit Free Press of the 9th inst:

Bank of Washtenap.---It gives us pleasure to
state that this institution has resumed business,
and has for several days past been redeeming its
notes. A majority of its stock, we learn, has
been purchased by heavy capitalists of N. York,
and Of this state, who are well known to us,
and are Of themselves, a sufficient guaranty of
its future solvency and usefulness. WILLIAM s.
MAYNARD of Ann Arbor, has been elected presi-
dent of the bank, and EBENEzER s. Com, late
of the Commercial Bank of Buffalo, has been
appointed and has accepted the cashiership, and
will in a few days enter on the discharge of his
duties. From the character and standing Of
those who own the stock in this bank, and the
abilities of the financial officers the public have
the fullest assurance that it will be conducted
in a manner which will reflect honor on the
institution, and usefulness to the community
in which it is located.
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Extract Of letter from our Correspondent.
dated

Extract Of a letter from our Correspondent,
dated
DETROIT, Juno IS, 1896.
Since my communication to you of yesterday.
certain intelligence has been received in this ci-
ty of the passage, by both houses ofCongrcss, Of
the "Bill to establish the Northern Boundary of
Ohio" This Bill, now become an act having
no reference to the admission of Michigan into
tho Union, gives to Ohio tho territory on our
Southern Border so long in dispute, and in my
timation, forever settles the question in favor Of
that state. do not moan to b, understood,
that am of opinion that this decision of Con.
gress is just even legal; for do most sincere.
ly believe that it is both unjust and illegal. But
l come TO the conclusion that this act Qor law ]
can never consider it) will forever put the ques-
ton of boundary at rest, from the consideration.
that Michigan is not yet recognized as State Of
the confederacy, and will never be SO recognised.
until she first so alter her constitution this sub.
ject, that the territory thus given to Ohio shall
not be embraced in her limits, and that consc-
quently she cannot afterward claim jurisdiction
over it, or, with any hope of success, attempt to
recover what she has formally rolinquishcd. For
myself therefore so far as relates to the southern
boundary, SEQ no good likely to arise from re-
fusing to accept the proposition of Congress for
our admission. True it is somewhat humilioting
to do, after defending at the point ofthe sword,
what we deem our just rights, it seems to partake
too much of degradation and reimbursement, in
solemn. public, and formal manner to relinquish
them; however see no alternative. The pecu.
mary interests of the state, will certainly be ben.
Gifted by immediate admission: and, though
chivalry might dictateresistance, true policy seems
to require accession. Five per ccntum on tho
sale of all public lands is to be given us for pur
poses of internal improvements, and, unless VIC
comply with the recquisition of Congress, we
cannot receive this, nor indeed, any advantage
from the public revenues of tho United States
/ am, &c.
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" During gale on the 10Th ult., the Steam
boat Delaware, of Huron, was wrecked and went
to pieces, near Chicago. No lives lost.
At the same time, it is reported, the Owanun-
gah, from Buffalo, was stranded on the sandy
beach near Michigan city.
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1.-two important bills, respecting the admisI
sion of Michigan, upon certain conditions, for es
tablishing the boundary line of the state of Ohio
&c. which have finally passed and become laws,
will be found on our first page.
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IL Hoffman and White, of Albany, who al
ready publish their Journal daily, semi-woekly,
and weekly, edited by Thurlow Weed, propose
issuing an ExrRAWeekly Journal for four months,
from the 10th of July to the 10th of November
Boost away, gentlemen wings; you will need to
avail yourselves of all the machinery of party,
and to use much extra effort, to got your men
elected.
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Teras.-..Commssioner arrived at N. Orleans,
as stated by the papers ofthat city about the 18th
ult, with full powers to negotiate with our gov
eminent for the recognition of the independence
of Texas. A commissioner had also arrived at
Metamoras, from Mexico, with authority to ar
and recognize the Del Norte as the boundary.
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~ Rev. Samuel A. McCoskrey, bishop elect
of the Episcopal church, for Michigan, was to
be consecrated on the 5th inst, and may be ex-
pected at Detroit about the Goth.
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OrThe Legislature of the state of Michigan
was to have met on Monday last. We hope to
lay the Governors Message before our readers
next week.
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The venerable Ex-Presdent JAMES MADI
SON, is no more. He died June %, at his
residence in Virginia, aged IS years.
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Many people we suspect are not aware that
cotton next TO the skin is not only warmer in the
winter than linen, but also cooler in the summer,
as VOL as moro healthy. The English residents
IN India h''" 'h"'- made Of
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~ By recent appointment, Henry r. School
craft, Esq. of Mackinac, is Indian Agent for the
State of Michigan.
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The Mobile Morning Chronicle Of the
18th Of June publishes the subioined ex.
tracts of letters, the particulars of which
the Editor says, may be relied upon as
strictly correct.
GALVESTON BAY, May 81.
arrived here in safety on the 25th, in
the Ocean; we left the mouth of the Missi.
sippi on Sunday, about IL o'clock. We
were compelled to come to anchor on Tues.
day working to cleanse our boilers; we re.
manned at anchor Is hours. The boat is
first rate sea-boat, and performed well.
Fearing we should be deep, we did not
have as much fuel as we ought, and were
compelled to cut our spars to get in
with.
am happy to inform you that the enc.
my did not get to Quintana, although they
remained five or six days at Brazoria,
which place, and Columbia. they sacked OF
every thing which had been left there; but
cotton they could not move and did not
touch. When they heard of Santa Ana s
defeat and capture, they retreated precipi.
lately, and left many things behind them ;
therefore with our many losses, we have
saved our cotton. The enemy have cross.
ed the Colorado on their way to the West.
1t is presumed they will concentrate at Bex.
ar, it not captured by our army, which is
pursuing them. Santa Ana is at Velasco,
where our government is at present. Gen.
Cos is on the Island. saw him yester-
day: he looks badly, and was very much a.
gitated when the company with which Wis.
tied him approached: he appeared to me as
if he was beside himself. AS did not 90
to him with view to exult over his situa.
ton, | made a few observations to him,
and and remained but a few moments. be.
lieve he is persuaded that he will be shot or
hung. have heard it rumored here that
our government are making some negocia-
tons with Santa Ana; if they are they will
be defeated, for am persuaded that the
people are determined on the death of Santa
Ana, and for this | shall 60 with all my fac
ulties and all my strength.
The Mexicans will not make any more
expeditions before winter. Many farmers
have returned to their houses to clear their
crops, and do what they can.-The brig Du.
range sailed from here yesterday for Ma.
tagorda, with women and children return
ming home.
GalUeston, May %.
| went ashore on the Island, and saw
Gen. Cos; think him much the gentleman;
fine countenance. / asked him what he
thought of matters and things. He said it
was Santa Ana's fault that they we're taken;
that ne had too contemplate an opinion of
the Texans, and did not expect they would
make Roadway against his army, or he would
not have entered so far into Texas; that he
felt very comfortable here; that the Texans
generally treated him with the greatest pc.
likeness; but that several persons we're al
lowed TO come to see him who did not treat
hin' as gentleman but complained
wing shot their brothers. their
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TEXAS.
NEw-ORLEAss, June 10, 1896.

NEw-ORLEANs, June lo, leu.
Gen. Houston and his Staff have left for
Texas via Natchitoches.
AS proof that the affairs Of Texas are
restoredto comparative tranquility, we have
been informed, by letter, dated Lynch
burg, (Texas,) 2lst of May, that lands which
previously could scarcely realize one dol
lar an acre, are now D. 3 readily for 4
or 5. Speculation produced war, and will
follow peace; but it is not yet very safe to
invest capital in Texas lands.-Bee.
The Editor of the Baltimore Patriot has
been favored with the following extract of a
letter from an officer in the Texian army,
dated
GALVESTON BAY, (TExAs,) May 81.
take the earliest opportunity to inform
you of my arrival here after tedious and
unpleasant trip of four days from the South.
west Pass, Louisiana, through the Gulf Of
Mexico. On our arrival here, we found
the Island in possession of the Texans,
who had resorted here as place of protec-
ton and rendezvous, previous to the late
successful battle Of the Texans. They
have an entertainment erected on the Island,
which is called Fort Thomas. 1t was in
command of Colonel MORGAN, who with
$50 men, have under guard 301 Mexican
prisoners, taken at the battle Of San Jacin-
to. Among the number of prisoners are
AZ officers ofrank, oil of whom have seen
and was introduced to; among them is the
celebrated General MARTIN PERFEcTo Cos,
Col. CEspEDER, and Captain PRAzA, all
fine looking men, rather darker than the
Americans. They received us very civil
ly, and Gen. Cos apologised that he could
not receive us in greater style. attribu-
ted their civilities and condescension entire
ly to their situation, which is rather an un-
pleasant one. What they intend doing
with them is as yet undecided. The CON-
mon order Of the Mexican soldiers are the
most wretched race of men ! have ever
seen: they are generally small in stature,
and some Of them are very dark, approx.
mating the negro race; they are poor mis-
cradle creatures, and | cannot but commits.
serate their unfortunate situation; they are
at present at work around the Island, and
facilitating the completion of the entrench.
ments. shall leave this place tomorrow,
with dispatches TO the Government, at We.
lasco, where the celebrated Gen. SANTA
ANA is prisoner. The distance from Gal.
weston to Velasco is As miles. AS there
was some doubt in the city of New Orleans
when ! took my leave from them, respect
ing Santa Ana being prisoner, and no doubt
the same may be the case in your city, you
will please to inform the editors of the pa.
pers, that he is safe, and prisoner, with
all his staff, with 600 prisoners. ! regret
that cannot give you some particulars of
the country. Galveston is beautiful Is.
land, surrounded by one of the best har-
bors in the Union. | have no news at
present worth your attention; perhaps in
my next, will be able to write something
more entertaining"
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PARENTS DEPARTMENT.
From the Mothers Magazine.


INTERVIEW BETWEEN MRS. JONES AID MRS.
SMITH.
"Do YOU nsk, then, what will educate
your son? Your example will educate
him; YOUR conversation; the business he
secs you transact; the likings and dislik.
inas YOU express will educate him."
"Dear Mrs. Smith, how glad / am to sec
you? have requested this interview, that
may avail myself of your friendly advice.
Your former admonitions were not lost up.
on me. am as one awakened out of a
criminal slun1ber, and can see nothing be-
fore my family but inevitable ruin. My
children, who have been so long INDUCED
in habits of disobedienco and idleness, are
now becoming vicious. Why have not
perceived my errors before their consequent
ces became ilreparable! l fear am for.
ever doomed to be an unhappy mother"
"Not quite so bad, l would hope, Mrs.
Jones. Though your children are in /
dangerous condition, yet l am persuaded
that you gain nothing by complaining, no.
thing by dependency. Rather seek to
know the worst Of your case! lay your
heart open still more to conviction. Be
willing to be made acquainted with yourself,
and your faults, even at the expense Of a
right hand, or right eye. l would guard
YOU against very common error; instead
Of complaining Of your uuhappiness to
Your fellow men, confess to your heavenly
Father your sins and your ignorance. In
the former case, you will only harden your
heart; in tho latter, it will be made tender
and susceptible of divine impressions"
II acknowledge with shame and regret,
Mrs. Smith, that I have often parleycd with
an awakened conscience. have never
felt satisfied that it was right to have nv
boys sauntcr away their time in the compa.
ny OF the vicious and the idle. Still,
flattcrcd myself that the evils which would
result to them from such indulgences, might
soon be done away by few months resi-.
dence abroad. lhoped that when they be.
came old enough 70 have fixed habits, they
would listen to the voice Of reason. Mean.
time my covetous disposition led me to be-
Ieve that it could not Be necessary, OF even
right, to spend my time. With nyncreasins
little tanalyin attendngeithey 10 ,het hab.
its o, their tempers, TRUSTED ] could easi.
" set them night BY few rigid lessons on
the folly Of mdu,ging perverse temper.
And as thei. father and have prided our.
| selves upon our industrious habits, h.
means of which we have acquired Il cou!-
potency, expected, as matter Of course
that they would follow our example. The
opinions have SO presumptuously enter.
taned, now seem to be Ike the pllantonn
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