Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-07-20
Extract Of letter from our Correspondent,
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NEW YoRK, July a, 1886.
Two days ago intelligence was received in this
city of the death of JAMES MADISON, the venera-
b, Ex-President of the United States. He died
a, his residence in Virginia, the 2Sth of June.
His friends had hoped that he would have lived
until the then approaching anniversary of his
country, but fate wlled il otherwise, and rich in
tn, blessings of his fellow citizens, he is gathered
TO his fathers at the advanced age of nearly nine
tyyaars.
The approaching Presidential election seems to
excite but little discussion, even interest, in
this great city. Those who are opposed to Mr..
Van Buren, will, probably, unite in the support OF
General Harrison, not because he is the man of
their choice, nor because they have any expecta-
ton of the success of their candidate, but with a
view of encouraging the opposition in other states,
and perhaps with the hope of preventing an cleo
ton by the people. Mr.. Van Buren, will, un-
questonably get the entire electoral vote of New
York-this is indeed acknowledged by all parties.
The President is dissatisfied with the conduct
of Gen. Scott in his late inglorious campain
against the Seminoles and has recalled him to
answer IOT Ills Doioio "a Scuis ''.~i'-~-'
Gen. Jessup succeeds him in command What
will be the result Of the investigation do not at
this time venture to predict.
The Creek Indians in Georgia still remain hos
tile, and continue to commit depredations.
large force, consisting mostly of Georgia volun-
teers is in pursuit of them, but have not yet been
sble to bring them to general engagement
l.. Co. he nv the
Seminoles-they never attack the whites or risk
an action, but with the odds in their favor. Thus
far, in nearly all the skirmshing that has occur
red the Indian have gained tho advantage of thier
opponents.
Governor Cass has been appointed Minister TO
France. The nomination was confirmed by the
unanimous consent of the Senate, and the APP
pontment receives the universal sanction of pub
lie opinion. Gov. Cass is not, however to Pro-
coed to Paris until Frence shall appoint minis
ter to the United States of equal grade.
The persons administering the government OF
Tcxus not long since entered into certain stipu-
iations with Santa Anna, by which, among other
things that province was to be acknowledged free
and Independent, and Santa Anna was to proceed
AT once 10 McxicO 10 ODtdiH tho Coiisohs VI '""'
government. Tho Soldicry, however, who had
him in charge, wisely refused to libcrate their
prisoner. They removed him to place of great
or security, and confined him in irons. In this
instance think the military acted wiser than the
civil authorities.
Joseph Buonapartc embarked here few days
ago, for Europe, and it is understood, will not
again return to America. Hehas resided nearly
twenty years in the United States, and, by the
priety of his department and the urbanity Of his
manners, has gained universal respect.
Inc money market in this city is much impro-
yea. The banks discount freely and with conf
dence' and general prosperity seems 10 prevail.
80 much OF the burnt district is rebuilt already
that stranger hardly secs vacuum. -Four the
atres are in full operation here and all crowded
every night with spectators.
The Astor House is now opened for tho recep.
tion of company, and has usually from four to five
hundred dodgers, all strangers. City boardors are
not received at all. This is the larges, bouse in
the United States. Hollis Hotel Ia next in no,nt
of size in this city, and is situated nearer the
fro ofbusiness. Every hotel in Ncw-York is gill.
ed to OVERLOOKING.
I am, &c.