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The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-28

The NUNsERY DIscLosUnEs.-A correspondent
writes dro letter respecting the Maria Monk story
and says-fy you don't believe il, I'll take you to be
ID scoundrel." Well, we don't like to be taken
for such character believe the best way is to say
we believe it from top to bottom-from beginning TO
end-athwar and across-round about-and up and
down. Ii may all be true for any thing We know to the
contrary. Miss Monk herself has made regular aft
dsvit of the story and if she is pretty black-eyed
girl, with pleasant smile, and syp-ike FORM we GER
tany should be the last to doubt solemn oath coming
from interesting quarter. "A nun'-"a veiitable
nun'-''a novice''-"a sister, All these terms call
up in feeling heart floods of youthful romance. We
almost dream of scaling high was-stealing into gar
dens-rummagng for rope Understanding some dear
creature with coak-and escaping under the moon
pale beam. On the whole, "a take Miss Maria
Monk, the exnun, to be pretty, interesting, black
eyed GIRL we believe her story from beginning to end
and beg the public believe it ALSO What more can
We sayf Are we =" a ID scoundrel'' now?
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16
"AUTUMNAL MUSINGS"

Extract from an article in the Token for 1888
written by Rev. John Pierpont.
"There is a composed sobriety, seri
BUSINESS, tender melancholy in the fall
which softens the heart of him who looks
upon the fading beauties of the year; and
which lifts it insensibly to the being who is
seen to have crowned it with his goodness.
The very fields seem 10 ask repose as il
weary of the delights, or exhausted with the
labors of summer; and, in the air that goes
over them there is so much sedateness,
there is something so cool and temperate,
that it seems impossible, while we breathe
it, that our hearts should be frozen with in.
gratitude, or that they should burn with un-
hallowed desires.
"He who can stand forth beneath the au-
tumnal sky, amidst glories so mild, and can
be deaf to the whisper of the breeze that
speaks of God, and blind to the golden ray
that points to his throne; who can then lin.
it his desires to a world that shall so soon
grow dark; who can quit such a scene at
such moment, without the thought of God,
without one wish, one prayer for Heaven,
must be blind to all that is lovely in virtue,
and deaf to the eloquence of Him, who
speaks from the skies.
"How eloquent, how impressive is the
preaching of nature How valuable the
lessons it inculcates upon the mind who
medltates at even tide, upon what he sees
He looks a: the lofty elm which the frost
has touched. Its leafy honors have faded,
and are fallen away; but the grass beneath
it is still green. Why then should he envy
the proud or despise him who is of low es-
tate? For the pitiless blast of adversely
shall sweep over the one. and bear away all
but faded remnant of his glories, and the
proud one must sigh when he feels that the
remnant must soon be resigned, and that
too in the evening of his life; while the
other though humble, is bright and cheerful
to the last, and patiently waits till the white
robe of death is spread over him.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

IJ'A not newspaper patrons in measure to
blame for the prevalent scurrility of the public
press2 If they were to withdraw their support
from every publisher who deals out scandal and
personal elimination in his weekly sheets, there
would be less occasion for rebukes like the fol.
lowing good hit from the New-York Times.
Editorial C0urtesies-The manner in which
some of the editors of the South West speak of
their brethren of the press, is ga caution" to us
more gentle wights of the joyous art of newspa-
per editing. In one of the Western exchange
papers, an Editor calls brother Editor Z" a lying
scullion," ga pale faced bastard" ga white liver
cd puppy" :" in character below the vilest bawd-
house bully" Now this is what the man in the
play calls an insinuendo," and seems to shadow
forth-as it were-that the person assaulted, is not
particularly reputable individual. Such to us
at least seems to be the true import of the above
charges. The gentleman who is thus delicately
handled, will Of course enquire of his assailant,
"what he" "means to insinuate by such charges?'
These little editorial differences are quite refresh
ing. They call forth SO much refined humor,
such graces of expression, furnish such striking
illustrations of the beauties of our vernacular
idiom, and above all give occasion to the out
pourings of so much of the milk of human kind
ness that it puts man in a most philanthropic
mood, merely to read them.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16
TIA Paper Mill wauted-s,;d the Mon,

D'A Paper Mill wanted--said the Monroe
Times just as we were fixing our pen to speak it,
and had scarcely got the words on paper-when in
came the Detroit Free Press and Manhattan AID.
vertiser, both echoing the same strain. Forty
or more hebdomedals hereabouts, in this state
and Indiana and not a paper mill within three
hundred miles. Monroe and Manhattan have
of course their claims to consideration the one
having good water power, and the other going
to hare one ,ohen they get it built! But What
should prevent the erection ola paper mill at Con
stantine, on an extensive scale, we know not blu,
the lack of attention to the subject and our i'm.
mediate wants. May be Smead has hit the rea.
son why paper makers don't come. He guesses
they are afraid they can't get stock, because the
buckeyes and wolverines are not quite SO ragged
as folks are down east" That need be no pre-.
ventive-for we had better give up our shirts
whole, than make shift" as we have to, to pay
for long transportation.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

Manitoowoc Rapids.-This town is stri-
ated on the Manitoowoc river, (which emp.
ties into Lake Michigan on the western
side,) two miles and half above the mouth
of the river, at the head of steamboat nav.
igation. Manitoowoc, with the exception
of the Milwaukee, is the largest river dis
charging itself into the lake, on the west
situated "a miles south of Green Bay, and
about 90 north of Milwaukee-the first
harbor after leaving Mackinaw. On the
rapids there is an immense water.power,
and large double saw-mill has been cree.
ted by the proprietors, saving from four to
ten thousand feet per day. Large quaint.
ties Of pine are found on the banks of the
river. All the adjacent land is valuable
for farming purposes, and where not coy
cred with pine, has a'fine growth of beech,
birch, sugar maple, oak, Eastwood, ash &c.
indicative of a good soil.
There is very good natural harbor at
the mouth of the river, the water on the
bar being from seven to eight feet deep.
During the past season the steamboats, New
York, Com. Perry, and the schooners Wis.
consin and Grampus passed over the bar.
1t has been already surveyed by govern.
ment, and is said to be the best site for a
harbor on the went side of the lake. Du.
ring the approaching session Of Congress,
appropriations will undoubtedly be made
for its improvement, which will be attended
with but little expense.
Taking all these favorable circumstan-
ces into consideration, together with the
fact that the Manitoowoc river is navigable
above the rapids for the largest boats to
within four and half miles Of Lake Win
nebago, and from this lake an uninterrupt-
ed navigation to the Mississippi, through
the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, "Manitoo.
voc Rapids" is certainly town of great
promise. Wis. Dem.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

Cockran's mon-recoiling Rife Gun.-
Exhibited at the late Fair Of the American
Institute, at New York. The Express
gives the following description of it:
The first property of this killing ma.
chine is, you can put the caps on and load
it in one minute and half. Each loading
only takes one grain and half of powder.
You can fire nine times in half minute.
We saw it fire one hundred and eight times
in twenty-five minutes without cleaning or
being the least heated. Look at it, sports
men, picture your safety going into the
wood with gun nine times the power OF
any ever invented. Picture yourselfin the
presence of wild enemy, bear, wolf, a
lion, or any other wild beast, and being able
TO shoot nine times in succession in half a
minute without re-loading. This we say
in concurrence with sporting men, (who
have Witnessed what we have herein sta
ted) that this Cockran's non.recoiing Rifle
Gun is the best of the kind we have ever
seen, and do strongly recommend it to the
sporting world. The inventor lives al
Springfield, his agents are Richards and
Richardson, of Al South.street where we
presume stock will be kept.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

Her government seems to be in state
Of affairs unprecedented in the history of
governments. With a Governor elected
by the people, she is administering her af.
fairs as STATE Government, while by her
disseation in Convention, she is deprived of
any representation in Congress, her portion
Of the Surplus Revenue, her voice in the
selection Of President and Vice President,
and all the privileges resulting from the
peaceful Legislation Of free and indepen.
dent State.
Without expressing an opinion us to
which State the disputed territory Justly be-
longs, or if, for the sake OF argument, we
concede it to Michigan, it seems 10 US to be
highly imprudent and injurious to her in
terests to persist in the course which she
has taken. Much as we should regret the
necessity Of submitting to wrong, if no
remedy be visible, we consider it prudent to
submit. In the case of Michigan, no re.
medy is visible. That the right of decid-
ing such question belongs 10 Cougress-and
to Congress alone-no one can for mo-
ment doubt; and when Congress has de-
cided against her claim, what hope can they
have Of coercng that body into a reverse
decisionl or by what method can she pro.
cure and maintain jurisdiction beyond her
limits as laid down by Congressl 1t cannot
be-Michigan will have to retrace her steps.
The result which is so much to be re-
GREETED, has been brought about by the most
unceasing and Incorporating hostility
towards the administration Of the Govern
ment on the part of the Wings, and the
duplicity of few profiered friends Of the
administration, choosing to sacrifice her best
interests to crafty their own selfish ambi-
ton. The inconsistency of that portion
of the people who are opposed to its admis-
sion, is so glazing, we opine that ere long
they will see that the motives which prompt
them to such course, is bringing ruin and
disgrace upon them, and shrink back to
that secluded station to which the just in.
dignation of the people assign parties OF
such designs.
The action of Congress on that question
must be looked for with great deal OF
anxiety, and we hope that her course towards
Michigan will be such as to bring about, as
fast as possible, the peaceful administration
of her affairs, and her permanent standing
as free and independent State.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

The following circular from the Treasury
department is published for the information
Of all pensioners:
CIRCULAR.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
ID Comptroller's Office, Sept 26, 1886.
The Agent for Paying pensions d.,
Sr-ln order to guard more elfectually
against repetition of frauds, as heretofore
practised by the production of forged pa.
pers, the first three following rules will be
observed by the accounting officers of the
treasury:
l. In every case where the pensioneI
employs an attorney to receive his pension
the execution of the power must be in the
presence of at least one witness, other than
! the magistrate before whom it is acknow.
lodged. No payment to an attorney will
be allowed unless supported by voucher
thus executed.
2. In all cases where the signature Of
the pensioner or his attorney is required
such pensioner or attorney will write his
name at length, if capable of so doing
otherwise his signature may be by mark
or cross, in which case the execution mus
be in the presence of at least one competen
witness, other than the justice or notary who
acts officially in the case.
3. No payments will in future be made
to any pensioner, either in person or by at
torney, who has not applied for his pension
for more than one year, without the produc
ton of evidence of his identity, as proscrb
ed in the instructions from this office of June
10, 1888, chapter l, section 2, and form B
nor until such evidence has been transmit
ted to the commissioner of pensions, and
special direction authorsing the payment ha
been given.
4. In cases where certificate has beer
issued by the commissioner of pensions, t.
the widow or children of an officer or sol
der under the act of June 7, 1882, or un
der the act of May Is, 1928, no proof O
the relationship of the applicant to the de
ceased officer or soldier is to be required b,
the pension agent, that proof having beef
necessarily filed in the office of the com
missioner of pensions prior to the issuing o
such certificate.
Respectfully, sir,
Your most obedient servant
| ALBION X. PARIS,
| Comptroller.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

another Treay.-A treaty was conclu-
ded by his Exc. Gov. Dodge, in Dubuque
county, on the right bank Of the Mississippi
pi, opposite Rock Island, on the Goth Sep
TENDER, with the Sac and Fox Indians,
"for the cession to the United States of the
celebrated Indian Reservation on the Iowa
river--two hundred and fifty-six thousand
acres of choice land, on both sides of the
Iowa and Red Cedar rivers surrounded by
settlements, and in the vicinity of the town
of Burlington. The chiefs, principal men,
Continued the Visiter,) and about one
thousand warriors of the Sacs and Foxes
were present at the treaty. The kind as.
sent and liberal course Of the Governor to-
wards these Indians, against whom he was
so lately in arms, were well calculated to
win their affections and accomplish his
wishes in relation to the purchase. This
valuable tract OF country was purchased
for seventy-fve cents per acre, payable in
ten years.
The chiefs in council requested of Gov.
Dodge to prevent intoxicating liquor from
coming amongst them: the Governor made
an interesting appeal to the high feelings of
American citizens, and we were gratifed
to witness its force in the effect. The ut
most order prevailed, and not drunken
Indian was seen during the treaty; and az
ter its conclusion the Indians dispersed with
great order and sobriety.
We are gratifed in discovering in some
treaties with the Indians of late, an atten-
ton by the commissioners to the melancho.
ly situation of the aboriginal owners of the
soil on which we now reside. And while
our treasury is swelling by accumulated
sales of land, purchased for few cents per
acre from the Indians, we are pleased to
see disposition evinced now approxima-
ting more TO the value of the lands. Wis.
Dem. s
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

Quick Work.-We were yesterday an
eye witness to specimen of despatch,
which had it not fallen under our own In
spection, we should have been sceptical in
believing. 1t was the operation of the Fair
of the American Institute, of reducing
wheat, in straw, to baked bread, in ten min
utes. The process was as follows IL
bundles of straw were placed in a machine
in the garden, came out threshed in min
ute and half; the winnowing was effected
in minute; the grinding and bolting oc-
cupied minute and half; the dough was
kneadcd and the cakes formed in two min
utes. The whole contents of the twelve
bundles were placed in kitchen range,
and came out thoroughly baked in four
minutes. The cakes were distributed a.
round, and they only wanted the aid Of a
cooler, and few pounds of Goshen butter
to have been swallowed in another minute,
without the aid of mastication.--N. Y.
Gazette.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16
From the New York Sun.
IMPORTANT TREASURY CORES.
pONDENCE

The Washington Globe of Wednesday,
furnishes an important and interesting COR
respondence opened by George Griswold
and Benjamin l.. Swan, of this city, with
Mr.. Woodbury., secretary of the treasury,
in relation to the existing state of the money
market, and proposing the to latter the adop.
ton of two modes for its relief The frs:
is, that government obtain million of dol
lars from Havana ar Jamaica for the use OF
the mint, and offers the gratuitous agency
Of the bank of America for that purpose.
The second project is, the postponement of
the warrants already drawn On the banks in
the city of New-York, and running to ma
turity in favor of the banks in the state OF
New York, thirty says from the time they
respectively fall due; all those payable to
banks out of the state, three and six months,
and. in the mean time, to direct the banks
on whom these warrants are drawn, to
place the amount ofthose funds in the res.
pective places required.
In reply to the first proposition, Mr..
Woodbury. states that the director of the
mint, as long ago as last August and Sep
TENDER, had full authority conferred on him
for this purpose. AT the same time he was
requested to make seasonable preparations
| to obtain the amount Of metal probably
needed to keep the mint in full and active
operati, n. In relation to the second, he
says, that it shall be conceded to as far as
the law in relation thereto has left the time
subject to the determination of his depart.
ment; and that such transfers from the
city will fall due al home or within the state
of New-York before the LIST of January,
will, therefore be postponed thirty days each,
but cannot, with propriety, be further ex-
tended. Those which fall due out of the
state, before the Isl of January, will at
on re be postponed to the LIST of January, as
the chief, though the sole object of them, is
to have the money there seasonably for d.
vision among tho states.
The reply Of Mr.. Woodbury. is very
long and highly interesting, and contains
some sound views in rclatioe to the opera.
ton Of the depostc law, and the causes OF
the present pressure which last he CON-
cides with Messrs. Griswold and Swan in
attributing mainly to the unparalleled spccu-
tons in lands through the United States,
the over trading of the commercial com.
munity, and the transfer of the surplus
funds under the present act Of congress
preparatory to distribution among the Sc
vera states, have turned the balance OF
trade against the city Of New-York (; and
expresses the unqucstionable opinion that
the entire removal or modification of these
chief and primary causes, must depend on
the returning prudence. moderation, and
good sense OF tho community, generally, in
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

Anecdote of Major Donald Frazer, non
in New York.-At the time of the celebra.
ted sortie at Fort Erie, | was attached to
Gen. Porter's medical staff, and acting
hospital surgeon for the militia and six
months volunteers. Soon as our troors
returned to the fort, was summoned to
General Porter's marquee, where | found
Major Frazer lying on a blanket, much ex-
hausted by fatigue and the loss of blood
He was wounded by musket ball passing
through the leg below the knee. cannot
at this time recollect the precise track OF
the ball, but know that the wound was Sc
we're, as one or both bones were injured
the ball having passed between them
While was in the act Of removing some
slight dressing with which he had stanch-
ed the blood, he eagerly inquired if all the
wounded who had been conveyed to the
hospital were attended to being answered
in the negative, he eagerly seized my arm
and in the most impressive manner ex.
claimed: "Doctor, leave me and attend tc
the poor soldiers-some may be dying fol
the want oftimely aid"
On being told that his wound required
dressing, and that he ought not to delay it
he, in the most emphatic manner said
I" No, my wound Is not dangerous, and du.
ty requires that you attend to others, and
then return to me-" AS was about leav.
ing the marque, he added: "the lives of the
poor soldiers shall not be jeopardized by
the loss of time in dressing my wound
Co." said he, sand do not return until all
the soldiers are attended to-" Such was
Major Donald Frazer, during the last war
and ofsuch men may we Justly be proui.--
Liringston (N. W Herald.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

High PriceS.--The New York Nor.
ming News, at the close of an interesting
article on our money market, says:
"What prospect have we before us for
the winter season! With pork at thirty
dollars per barrel-a higher price than has
been known in this city for the last twenty
years-flour at ten dollars per barrel, with
every prospect, Notwithstanding the impor-
tation of foreign grain, of being fifteen or
twenty-and other articles of living nearly
in proportion, the extreme poor will not be
the only sufferers. With not enough pro.
visions to buy, if money was plenty, and no
money to purchase them, though in abun-
dance, little less than starvation must be the
fate of many. The richer classes too, will
have to lament as well state of things
principally produced by the political per.
versity and stupidity of politicians, the
reckless gambling of unprincipled specula.
tors, and the adroit maneuvres of selfish
and heartless monopolists."
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-11-16

The history of Jesse Bledson, who re-
Gently died at Nacogdoches, in Texas pre-.
SCENTS striking example of fallen great
ness. He began his career as lawyer
and statesman in Lexington, Ky. where
he was the chief and formidable rival Of
Clay. He was at different periods men,
Der of the State Legislature, and senator
in Congress; Law Professor OF Transyl.
vania University, and Chief Justice in the
Supreme Court of kentucky. No man
stood higher in the state as politician and
iurist than he did: and none except Clay,
ever welded with such entire mastery and
control, the judgements and feelings Of his
auditors when speaking. Yet, with all his
greatness, the spirit Of intoxication seized
him and dragged him from the height where.
upon his genius placed him; dried up his
understanding and made him a miserable
outcast and wanderer. Mem. Orleanp Bull.
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