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Litchfield enquirer., 1836-09-08
Fron. the Saturday Neps.

Smatl6GI StaIe III the Unl0n, DOt venture to say, has the smallest house of worship and congregation. At Cantwell's Bridge, pretty little village on the main peninsula road, about ten miles this end of Smyrna, is a Friends meeting house," built of brick, on- ly about twelve feet square. Small as it is, it has all the appearance outside and in, that usually are found in those of larger dimen- sions. The congregation consists of one naea. He IS respectable farmer, living four or five miles distant, but attends regularly twice ev- cry week, and sits out the usual time alone.- l understand he is bachelor; unless he takes himself a wife, he. therefore, need not fear any. of those unhappy divisions that so frequently disturb the peace of religious so- cieties, and so recently destroyed that to which be belongs. Hooked in upon him a few Sabbaths since, but so intent was he upon his devotional meditation, that he did not ob- serve me until the Meeting snGs broken up; and then found him quite social, though sol- itary being.
 How different must be the feelings of devo- tion in this small tenement, alone-from those excited in ono of our fashionable churches, " glittering with polished marble and fine gold by a thousand !" waving pluInes" and fair faces. dazzling the eyes while on the ear, the
 Peaing anthem swells with notes of praise.' s is$ & g 7RfgC. PGsts,Ye.-An English writer recommends to mix few sheep and one or two colts in each pasture for horned cattle. Another says -@ The following economical experiment is well known to the Dutch, that when eight cows have been in pastures and can no long ! CT obtain nourishment. two horses will do ye- kry we'll for some days and when nothing is Eleit Tor the horses four sheep will live on it !; this not only proceeds from their differing in the choice of plants, but from the formation of their mouths, which are not equally adap- ted to lay hold of the grass"
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-09-08

AEpe0rGnces. Some years since a ner- rliant oa Long Wharf advertised for spanish
 milled lolIare. The premium was hish. A Noxbury farmer, who came into our town for manure, and who took pride in appearing like beegar. with shovel on his shoulder, called at the counting of the man, and aa!ed him if he wanted silver dollars. i" Yes,s gal9 VI merchant; ahave you got any Y'
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-09-08

A young fellow Tn Vermont Mnety~one years o0s recently applied for divorce for the purpose ot mar rying again! .l%F sf5a
 A young lad named Henry Walters. engaged for q year in the Post Office, at Erie, Penn has been de- tected in robbing letters, containing money winch; have passed through the Post Office. He had takens about $500. He is in prison awaiting trial
 The receipts on the Boston and Providence Rail Road, for July, were S2S0oO
 Good.-Two scamps in the employ of a widow. who kept a store in Manchester, England, took advantage of her absence pack up goods to the value of al thousand dollars with which they succeeded in get ting on board of vessel on the point of sailing for New-York The lady, nothing daunted, took pas. sage in another ship for few days afterwards, and had the good fortune to arrive week before the ngl tives. She made her complaint. and engaged an oeti to wait for the arrival of the vessel As soon asr came in sight, he proceeded on board, arrested the rascals transferred them from the ship to prsous and the stolen goods to the lady. s
 duel fought on, the 18th ut. opposite Vicks- burg, Miss between Col. Quvall and MT: Cannne- ham. The first named individual was shot thfoagh the heart at the first fire The latter had narrow e' cape, as the ban passed through his clothes
 The marck ofrap;s;ty.--We learn from the Norfolk Beacon. that gentleman lately travelled from that horo,,gh to Boston in orsy yega Aea's, deduSfng the lime he stopped in two or three cities and the whole cost of the route was only @00.75. Quick enough and cheap enough, in all conscience. and qsickerand cheaper to9 we venture to say, than such an exploit was ever accomplished before,
Litchfield enquirer., 1836-09-08

An Im.porsed Paaper-Paul Williams, a native of England, applies for support in the Boston Alnnshouse. He is tolerably intel- ligent old man, destitute, and incapable ofla- bor. He gives the following history of him. self. He had wife and 1S children, all of whom are now dead. Paul was soldier of Great Britain some % or 30 years, and retir- cd rom the army few years ago on pen. sion of9 9d. per day. Four years since he was induced to sell out his life pension to the gov- ernment lon condition of leaving the British island forever0 for 100 acres of land in New brunswlck and about GAO, part of which was paid him at home" and the residue on his arrival at St. John He came out to St. John with two surviving children. The land was worthless to him: the best offer he could get for 1t was a bottle of whiskey. From St. John he went with his children to New York, where his children left him. and soon after he heard of their death at the South. When his money was gone he applied to tho poor off, cers for support. and they paid his passage to Boston. Here he expected to find relatives to assist him, but being disappointed. he ap- piled, as he states, to the representatives oi the British government, who advised him to throw himself at the age of 76. on American charity Boston pd,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

u We omit the electoral table thisweek but
will insert it again, when the returns shall have
been received from all tho states complete. We
purpose also giving the majorities of the popular
vote of each state, to show whether the figures
will agree with the wing assertion, that Mr.. Van
Buren, is a minority president.
North Carolina having gone right, Mr.. Van
Buren's election is made sure by the colleges
which met at the capitals of the several states on
the 7th inst. There will probably BIO no choice
of vice-president by the people, several of the
southern states having supported Tyler instead
of Johnson. In that ovcnt, the U. s.. Senate
make the choice, according to article II, of thu
amendments to the constitution.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

A division of the Mexican army as is
learned from private accounts from the city
of Mexico up TO the 18th ult. left that city
about the 10Th for the invasion of Texas.
A large number Of sappers, miners, pio-
noers, &C., it appears were attached to the
division, and will, in all probability effect
much, until coming in contact with the
forces of Texas, who will impatiently await
their arrival, and it may be, limit the ope-
ra.ions Of their invaders TO the districts
vest Of the Colorado. Ii was feared thai
some cnamitous occurrences might cnsue
in the city of Mexico on the departure oil
the troops alluded to, in consequence o!
some evaporation of feeling existing
against the American portion of the resi-
dents in the city. Nothing of the kind
however, had transpired up TO the latest
dates.
From the Advertiser Of yesterday, we
learn that several expresses had arrived al
Tampico, previous 10 the sailing of the La
dy Hope, announcing the approach of the
Texan army to Metamoras, probably under
the command OF Gen. Rusk. If this ri.
NOR be true, Metamoras will doubtless fall
into the hands of the Texans, and a more
important place for their safety they could
not take possession OF.
A few days however, will bring us some.
thing conclusive in these matters.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
From the st. Louis Republican.


Cdlamitous Steamboat Accident.-We
learn from the Cincinnati Wing, of the 18th
inst. that distressing accident occurred
about dawn on the previous day, on board
the steamboat Flora, Capt. K. d. Chapman.
The boat was on her way to Cincinnati
from Louisville. When near Rising Sun,
Qnd.) the pipes which connect the two
boilers together, suddenly broke or separa.
ted, causing the death of one, and the
scalding and mutilation of thirteen others,
all cabin passengers but one. Soon as the
noise which the accident occasioned, was
heard by the persons in the Cabin, most of
them unfortunately ran to the door, which
on being opened, enabled the scalding
steam to rush in and perform its work of
destruction. The following is list of the
sufferers.
Killed benjamin Myrick, of Charles
town, Mass.
Very Badly Scalded-Recorery Doubt
fM.-Samuel Donnally, Of Washington,
Penn.
E. Mclaughlin, Columbiana County,
Ohio.
hon. Vt. LIE hluldru, MCihoOi VI Soli-
gress from Indiana.
George Fisher, residence not known, but
rot on board at Louisville.
Badly Scalded-but eiU probably recou-
er.-L. Allen, from the Eastward, resi-
dence not known.
Isaac Shepard, residence not known.
Thomas Turner, Steubenville, Ohio.
Moses Brown, colored cabin boy.
Slightly Scalded.-Mr. Clancy, Pitts
burgh, Penn.
G. l.. Thomas, residence not known.
Reverend Luther Halsey, Pittsburgh,
Penn.
Mr.. Thomas Turner'S brother, lad
about ten years OF age.
Mr.. Philips, of Pittsburgh, was slightly
hurt in attempting to jump through the
window.
The boat was lowed (says the Whig) to
the CITY Yesterday afternoon by another
steamboat, and several of the wounded per.
sons taken to the Hospital. We have mo-
heard any blame attached 70 the Captain OF
| Engineers. .t
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
Ernm the Him nrmnnrn,

FROM the Utica Dvmocrnt.
Robbery Of the Oneida Bank.-On Sat.
urday night the vaults of this bank were
entered, and one hundred and eighty Aous.
and dollars stolen.
The robber entered as we unders tand
by means Of false keys, by which he open.
cd some half dozen locks, including that
on the front door, but one lock was broken.
The Porter Of the bank examined the ban
across the vault door at 0 O'Clock in the
evening, and found all safe. He then went
to bed, and did not leave the bank unit
Monday morning. We have not heard
that any clue to the matter has yet been
found, or that suspicion has as yet fastened
upon any one. The money taken consist.
ed of the bills of other banks; no specie
was taken. This institution was exp cted
to go into operation in a few days; but
should the lost money not be recovered
it is doubtful whether it can proceed
without an application to the Legislature.
1t is not often that in this community we
have to record such an atrocious act o.
villainy as this one yet in what respec: is
this robbery worse than some of the acts
attending the incorporation of this very
bank Morally it is not more and as il
regards its effect upon public virtue it is
not half so bad-and while we would lend
every effort to detect and bring to justice
the thief;-and while we deplore the loss to
the bona tde holders of the stock, we con.
fess we have no sympathies for those who
by breach Of every obligation, have un.
justly gorged large amounts of it which
should have been distributed otherwise.
The thief might well challenge compa.
rison with the Bank Commissioners he
might say to Them" have broken the
laws it is true; you have done the same
but the law never reposed any special trus,
or confidence in me, and therefore have
betrayed none you were charged with
the execution of trust and the Legislature
relied upon your honor and honesty for q
faithful discharge of it--you have proved
false--you are more guilty than l."
We hope the money may yet be recov.
cred, and we should not be surprised if the
robber should be found to be some one oil
the confidants or dummies of the commits.
soners, or some Of the vagabond loafers
who have been allowed to prowl about the
banking house since it has been occupied by
the Oneida Bank.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

~ The Buffalo Journal states, that on Block
Island the vote was l for Harrison and 81 for
Van Buren, adding, in the gsntiemanly Ian
guagc of that print, ave should like to sec the
animals Twill not Mr.. Van Buren, send them
through the country caravan fashion ?" 1t is
such backguardism that disgraces the public
press of this country. Ifsuch slang were at all
justfable, it might be suitable reply to the Buff.
falo man,--that in community Of ninety-two, it
is not strange there should be found ono insane
person.
The same editor styles the democrats of North
Carolina corraptionists, and denounces his own
party in that state MS guilty of criminal apathy
because the electoral vote is given to Mr.. Van
Buren,. This might be passed over-considoring
its source of emanation the unmorciful deal
or in hard words brands his yoke-fcllows down
there, rs recreant roters, worthy the scorpion
lash of" degradation, indignity and suffering !"
Such writer should DO put up to fatten on worm
wood and preserved as precious sample Of bit
ternoss and ciperity land marked curiosity
number ono!
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

Coanterfeier Caught.-A man calling
himself Orman Mills, was arrested last eve
ming, in the upper part of the city, by con-
stables Adams and Porter, and committed
to prison. In his possession was found a
large roll OF bank notes, amounting to
about $4,000, including foes of the Bank
of the United States, dated Nashville, May
LIST, 1884, |. Nichol Prest., Jno. Summer.
field, Cash'r.
Tens Of the Bank of Pennsylvania, pay.
able to j. Swift, and signed Jas. p. Morris
President, ]. Tuites, Cashier.
TventieS of the Farmers and Mechan.
ics' Bank of Philadelphia, payable to q
Hurd; J. Tagot Pres't., w. Patton Jr.
Cash'r.
Tens of the Bank of Delaware, payable
to G. Jones, and dated Wilmington, 10th
April, 1886; Joseph Baily, Prcst., VIM.
Paxson Cash'r.
All these notes are miserably executed
the engraving, especially the vignette, We.
ry coarse, the paper light and stiff. BUFF.
Jour.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

The Mississippi River.--No river on the
globe has so crooked channel as the Mis-
sssippi. We wonder that some of the in
Vulnerable bends which obstruct the direct
navigation are not shortened by an artificial
channel across the narrow necks. We're
collect having heard the captain of steam-
boat remark that the bends were highly ia.
vourable to steam navigation, as they di.
minished the current and enabled the boats
to stem. This was some years since and
before the great improvements in steam
engines were made. The opinion was er-
roneous. 1t has been said that to cut of
the bends would swell the river, much high,
er and cause its foundations to spread wider
and become more destructive. But it must
be perfectly obvious that the reverse would
take place. The channel would sink Deep
er and become more fixed, the current be-
ing more rapid, and the distance shortened,
it would pass its water to the Gulf SO much
sooner that high water mark would have to
be placed much lower than it now stands.
Hence many beneficial results would fol-
low. The swamps which are now annual.
ly filled by the overflow would dry up and
be rendered arabic. But most of all would
it conduce to the health of the lower Delta
of the great valley; and, therefore, it is the
duty Of the government to take the subject
into consideration. 1t would be seen that
a strait line from New Orleans to Memphis
is just half as long as the course of the
river. BY Strengthening the river SO as to
save $50 miles, the boats that make now
five trips from Nashville to New-Oreans
would shorten their running $500 miles in
a season, and that would enable them to
make the passage seven instead of five
times. We invite the discussion of these
matters by practical men, and should be
glad to hear from some of our intelligen
nayigators on the ubiect.-Nashrile Rep.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
From tho Pensacola Gazette, Nov.


We have intelligence from the mouth OF
the Withlocoochy up TO the 3D. inst. Gen.
Read who is charged there with the duty
Of preparing depot OF provisions at the
falls of the ythacoochy, is busily engag-
cd in transporting the supplies from the
Transports, lying about 5 miles from the
mouth of the river. Our means of infor.
nation in regard TO the localities there, are
not very satisfactory, but we understand
that the block house where the depot is es-
tabllshed, is ID miles from where Gen. Call
found the Indians embodied, at the place
called the Cove. A regular communica-
ton by scouts and expresses, had been o.
pened between the main body Of the army
under Gov. Call at Black Creek, and the
block house, and Gov. G. was thus kept in
formed of the progress in removing the
supplies up the river. When our inform.
ant left the Wythlacoochy, ii was under.
stood that next day or the day after, the
whole force under Gov. G. would arrive al
the block house and commence operations
against the Indians in the Covo.-One Of
two things seems now to be certain--either
that the enemy are embodied in their CREST
est possible strength at this point, or else
that the cove will be found entirely desert
ed.-Therc are many reasons to hope that
the Indians will make q stand. Their wo-
men and children are probably all at the
Cove, and it is not unlikely that they have
been at some pains to add 70 the de-
fences which the nature ftheirposition sup
plies.
The true policy Of the Indians is to dis
perse. In this way they might still battle
pursuit for years. If they stand and give
battle to the whites, however, most despe-
rate conflict may be looked for. The In
dams will fight with the fury of despair, and
with GOODNESS and confidence inspired by
their numerous successes, and it will be no
holiday work to dislodge them from the
cove. The great difficulty has hitherto
been to find the Indians embodied. This
important point is now accomplished.
They are found in very favorable and
what they perhaps consider an invincible
position. 1t would seem as though through
out their intercourse with the whites, they
must have concealed all knowledge Of this
strong hold, with view to their security in
case of war. Our informant, above allu-
ded to, states that on the 4th inst. Gov. Call
was expected to arrive with his force at the
cove.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

The North Carolina Standard of the Oath
Nov, thus sounds the note Of victory in
that state
North Carolina is redeemed" We
have met the enemy" and the victory is
ours! The republicans of good old North
Carolina have triumphed over the combin.
ed hosts of nullifers ''new born wings" and
old federalists; and the democratic Van
Buren, ticket is elected by a majority OF
three thousand uotes!
Martin Van Buren, is now the President
elect of the United States; and magma.
nimitv. Justice. and candor, require that
his coming administration should be judged
bv its acts and measures. Party malevo-
Ience may prompt factious politicians to as
sail Il without cause, and condemn it un.
heard; but good men and patriots, will
"judge the tree by its fruits.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

By the passengers Of the steamer Lcrant
just arrired from Natchiioches, we learn
that some officers of the Texan army had
arrived at that town from the camp at La
baca, returning TO their homes. The Tex
an government being unable TO acquiesce
with the demands of the volunteers, or 10
provide to their maintenance on account of
the great scarcity of provisions and pecu.
mary cmbarrassments, had come to the
decision of disbanding them, keeping how
ever on foot 700 men of the regular army
which, supported by the local militia and
the navy were calculated more than sulli-
cient to defeat any attempt of the Mexi.
cans to second invasion. Negotiations
were carrying on with Santa Anna who was
now at large in his confinement, and il was
reported at Sabaria that the cabinet took in
to contemplation against the Matamoras.
between us, should the expedition take
place, it shall be directed against Vera
Cruz. )-Com &. Eng.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14
VUyHE VILLAGE OF LIMA.-No

n
n inland town Gin boast of greater natural
advantages than LIMA surrounded, as il is, on
all sides by the richest Prairie country that the
far famed West affords. All the important
roads make it point. The great Western Mail
is ordered to pass through this Village; the Uni
ted States Commissioners have considered it
point for the great RAD road to touch and when
that great work, projected by the uncompromis.
ing spirit for western Improvement, shall be conf
pleted, the immense water power at Lima will be
extensively improved. And no place in. the
world can offer better privileges for Manufactur-
ing purposes. A fall of Pigeon River seventeen
feet and six inches can be obtained DO cutting q
canal three miles, which can be done for thres
| thousand dollars. company has been incorpo-
rated under capital Of fifty thousand dollars, to
carry such improvements into effect.
Very lately purchase was effected, by Mcssrs
Sprague of Michigan City, Swan Of White Pr
geon, and DIR. Smith of Lima, of three hundred
and thirty acres of land, on the west part of the
village, for the purpose, most probably of afforf.
ing TO the Lagrange County Manufacturing
Company, privilege of erecting their Machine.
ry on part of said lands, as we'll as to make
Western Addition to the Town, which is by far
the most beautiful site. Aud Also to erect build
ings TO suit the most fastidious. Lima does not
need the help of tho interested to set forth her
consequence. IL is a place where nature has
destined for man to show his Almighty origin
And is only TO be seen in order TO demonstrate
its future grandeur. The Stages will run daily,
after time from VIM. Reynolds, on Chicago
road, to Lima, and thereby avoid thc-mud and
swamp at Hog Crock and present instead there.
of about thirty miles of beautiful Prairie country,
settled with an entorprising community, already
enjoying nearly all the luxuries of the East
| From Lima the Stages will pass through Whit
Pigeon and on to Michigan City.
AN OBSERVER.
| Dec. l, 1896. 23w3
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-12-14

A late Partisan paper contains the fol-
lowing interesting incident:
A youth ofabout 10 was brought TO trial
for having broken window of brokers'
shop and stolen two pound loaf-The
President, Why did you steal the loaf?"
Prisoner, al was driven by hung er."-
"Why did you not buy il"-" Because ]
had no money!" "But you have gold
ring on your finger, why did you not sell
itl'' 81 am founding. When | was
taken from the bank Of ditch, the ring
was suspended from my neck by silken
cord, and kept it in the hope Of discover
ing at least who were my parents. l can
not dispose of it." The Procureur du Rio
made violent speech against the prisoner,
who was found guilty and sentenced to i'm.
prisonment for 5 years. Immediately upon
this, woman more worn down by poverty
than age camo forward and made the fol-
lowing declaration: Gentlemen of the
Jury-Twenty years ago, a young woman
was seduced by young man OF the same
town, who afier docciving her, abandoned
her. Poor and distressed, she was obliged
to leave her child to the care of Proyi-
dence. The child has since grown up,
and the woman and her seducer have
grown older. The child in poverty, the
woman in misery, and her scducer in pros
perity. They are now all three in court.
The child is the unfortunate prisoner whom
your honor has just found guilty; the moth
or is myself; and there sits the father y
pointing to the Procureur Du Rio.