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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
SOUTHERN RAIL ROAD.

~ Yesterday was the appointed time for the
Board of Commissioners for Internal Improve
ment, to give hearing to those interested in the
new surveys authorized at previous meeting of
that Board, at Jonesville. The citizens of Con-
stantlne are interested in but of the new sur
veys, particularly, which is only six miles in
length, leaving the original survey at point 10
or IL miles west Of this place, and uniting with
the survey Authorized to be made at the same time,
from Cetrevills to Niles, by the way of Lockport
and Cassopois. No delegation has been sent
from here to attend that meeting, as the Commits
sioncrs have the reports before them, and can
probably judge of the practicablity and feasbili-
ty of adopting the survey tn emselves, as well as
though we had forty men there to talk to them.
The Commissioners undoubtedly, know what
the country is, on all the routes they have author
lied surveyed either from personal observation,
or from the notes taken by the engineers employ
cd by them to make the surveys. At the meeting
at Jonesville it was very proper that there should
be delegates in attendance from the various points
interested in the different surveys-almost every
town sent its representatives, to advocate their
claims and express their feelings upon the SUBJ
ject of constructing so important a work. The
Commissioners had there an opportunity of got.
ting some information that could not easily have
been obtained otherwise.
The final decision we believe, as to what route
shall be adopted, is to be made at this meeting.
We understand that delegates are in Attendance,
from all the interests at variance with ours-aAd
wo are not represented. We arc in hopes that
we shall have the final result in the course of
few DAYS.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
MICHIGAN AND ILLINOIS CANAL.

On the 18th day of this month, $4,000, 900 of
work, was contracted for, on the Illinois and
Michigan Canal. Hero is splendid opportuni-
ty for experienced and ontorprising individuals ;
a great amount Of labor and mechanical skill can
be successfully employed for year or two; and
tho inducements held forth TO laboring men es-
pecially, arc worthy of consideration. Payments
are to be made upon monthly estimates retain.
ing a small pei ccntage to insure the completion
of the contracts, and there is work enough to
keep or 5000 laborers in constant employment
for long time. Yc that are looking forward in
the large cities, to dreary winter winter of
want when the neccssaries of life will be almost
inacccssible-turn out, before cold weather sets
in, and work your passage to Chicago. There
you can be sure of employment, the state
ments of opposition presses to the contrary, not
withstanding, and the right sort of pay--as soon
as you earn it,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
A Good Story.--It is said of gentleman

A Good Story.-It is said ola gentleman
in this city, that he has a passion for the
purchase of secondhand furniture at auc-
ton. and that in making good bargains, he
has filled his house with antiquated and al.
most useless articles. Upon one occasion
his wife took the responsibility, without con-
sulting or apprizing her husband, of having
a portion of the least useful truck removed
to an aacton room. Great was her dis
may, and extreme her establishment, when
on the evening of the day of sale, majo-
rity of the articles came back to the house.
The husband had stumbled into the auction
room, and, not knowing his own furniture,
had purchased it at better bargains than at
the first.--EUe. Gazette.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

o. Or Now that the federal wings are evil
IDENTITY in power, and have the means of re-
frieving all mischief done by the wicked
democrats, we wish TO know what measures
they will adopt for the relief of the people.
Will they repeal the restraining law, so
far as to ALLOW banking to go where it is
needed, rather than where the interests Of
their Legislators demand it? VIII they es-
tabish Hiform and impartial system of
banking laws Will they authorize an
immediate creation of state stock, for the
enlargement of the whole line Of the Erie
canal? Will they continue the prohibition
of small notes, and pass such laws as shall
most speedily bring about the resumption
of specie payments by the banks I'VE
shall see, and by such fruits shall judge of
their intents.--BeGalo Daily Star.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

The Sea Serpsnt..-The late long alb
sence of this prodigy from Nahant and
his other favoritc resorts on our coast,
which has excited much speculation and
enquiry, is at length happily for the Curl
GUS, satisfactorily accounted for. II appears
he has been sporting trip across the At
lantic, and at the latest advices was galvan.
tering in the Dutch seas, to the great aston
ishment and terror of the Mynheers. 1t
would seem from the accounts of the
Dutch papers, thai he has grown prodi-
giously since he IN the shores Of Yankee.
dom.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
ARRIVAL OF THE PEACOCK.

Arrived at Hampton Roads, on the 18th
inst, after passage of thin iy.seven days
from Bahia, the United States ship Peacock,
G. X. STRIBLING, Esq, Commander, bear.
ing the broad pennant Of Commodore ED.
MUND p. KENNEDY.
The Peacock sailed from New York on
the 23d of April, 1885, and has circumnav-
igated the world, touching at Rio Janeiro,
Zanzibar, Muscat, Bombay, Ceylon, Java,
Sychang Islands, Siam, Cochin China and
Macao in China.
She sailed thence, June %, 1886, for the
United States, via Cape Horn, touching at
the BONN and Sandwich Islands, Montarcy
in Upper California, Maztalan, San Bias and
Acapulso in Mexico; Payto, Huacbo, CAL
lao and Pisco in Peru, Juan Fernandez and
Valparaiso; remaining some months on the
coast ofSouth America, whence after the ar
rival of the North Carolina, she sailed for
Norfolk.
She has been absent two years and six
months, having been in that period 523
days at sea, and has sailed 54,2S6 miles by
log.
Though five different epidemics have pas
sed through the ship. and the number of
sick has at times been very great, the deaths
amongst the crew have been only ten, and
the health of the officers and crew is now
completely re-established.
The visit of the Peacock to these differ
ent countries, has no doubt been attended
with considerable benefit to the interests of
our commerce and we trust that the Gov
eminent having been turned to this subject,
the large amount of American property in
the eastern seas will not again be left without
the protection of our navy.
Twenty two distressed American sea-
men have been brought from Rio janet
70 as passengers, in addition to number
shipped at different ports in the cruise
Globe.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

The returns of the election in New York show
the following results:
Senate-Propably two Republicans and seven
Federalists elected. Ifso, tho Senate will stand
% Republican and 10 Federal
House.--As far as heard 80 Fedcralsts, IS
Republicans.
Allegany, Chatauquo Cattaraugus, franklin,
Gencsee and Steuben, (clecting Is members) re-
main to be heard from, all of which, except ALE
gany and possibly Cattaraugus, will probably ell
ect the federal ticket.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

OSTMr. HAMILTON of Westchester has
imported in the ship Westminster from Lon
don, two North Devon Heifers, and three
South Devon sheep, selected from the cell
ebrated stock of the Earl of Leicester. We
also observe that Capt. Moore has brought
out a pair Of Shetland ponies, and fine,
lbloodcd Attorney Cow.
0r-A call signed by fifteen hundred Of
The citizens of Montreal, appears in the
Gazette of that city, for public meeting
10 be held con Monday the Odd inst, on
The Place d'Armes, at IL o'clock (noon)
10 take into their serious consideration the
measures which,, in the present crisis, 1t
may be found necessary to adopt to nam.
tain good order, lhe protection of life and
property, and the connexion now happily
existing between this Colony and the Brit
ish Kingdoms, at present put in jeopardy
by tho Vaccinations Of disorganizing and
Revolutionary faction within this province
profcssedly bent on their destruciion.---
.Tovr g. H.
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GADIsgas gAI@.

The Ladies Benevolent Society of White
Pigeon, will hold Fair on Thursday eve.
ming, the 30th of November, instant, at the
store-room formerly occupied, by David
Clark & Co., in which great variety of
useful and fancy articles will be exposed
for sale to the highest bidder. - =
Among the various articles may be emu.
merated:-
Gentlemen's fine Shirts, Collars, Plain
and Ru02e Bosoms, Stocks, Cravats, Cloth
Caps, Bead Purses, dc. LADIES' embrpi.
dered Capes, Ru6ges, aprons and Work
Bags. CRldren's Caps, Hoods, amd,A.
prons. Also many other valuable and use.
full articles, and great variety of FANCY
PIECES, such as broidered and embossed
Baskets, Boxes, Needle Books, Pin Cush.
ions, Card Cases, Emerys, Perfumery,
&C., &c.
The Ladies have taken unwearied pSihs
to procure greater variety of articles, and
to prepare their work in style of taste and
beauty far superior to anyiheretofore and
as their object is purely a,benevolent one.
they hope 10 receive the liberal patronage
of an enlightened and generous public.
Refreshments will be provided by the h.
dies, for all those who may choose to par
take. .4
Sale to commence at @ O'Clock.
White Pigeon, November 10th, 1887. =
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Michigan General Banking Law.-By
making few amendments to some of the
provisions of this law, the best and safest
system of banking will be introduced, that
the country has ever Witnessed. The cur
rency will be q mixed one, composed of
specie and paper, and the paper in every
instance will have specie basis, and the
bill holder will be protected from loss by
the real estate security that will be pledged.
There may, and probably will under the
general banking law be more banks than
if they were directly chartered by the le-
gislature. But the frequency of banks, pro.
vided ample security is in every instance
given by the directors, can DO no objection
to their solvoncy.
In the state of Rhode Island, there are
NOR banks than there are towns, but the
banks in that state are perfectly solvent !;
and they are so considered, because as in
this state, under the general banking law,
real estate is pledged for the security
of the public, and the directors, individ
ually, made liable TO the full extent oftheir
real and personal property.
With such deep responsibility as the
provisions Of the general banking law i'm.
pose upon directors, they will see that a
banking institution of which they are d.
rec,ors, is conducted prudently and safely.
Their whole interest is at stake-and a
man cen have no object to engage in a bu-
siness for the purpose of squandering away
his property. His natural propensity on
the contrary, prompts him to acquire wealth.
Mar. Pat.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Scene IN Nashville, Tenn.-Ebow room
has been quite scarce in Nashville during
the past week. Such scrouging, gouging,
twisting, turning in, and turning out has sell
dom been Witnessed. Instance the follow
ing. Traveller dismounts at taryen.-
"fIiIloa landlord-can get lodgings here
tonight" Landlord-"No sir-every
room in the house is engaged. Travel
ler.-"Cant you even give me blanket,
and bunch ofshavings for pillow in your
bar rooml 7" Landlord--"No sir--there's
not square foot of space unoccupied any
where's in the house," Traveer.-"Then
III thank you sir TO shove pole, well Sc
cured, out of your second story window,
and III roost on that"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Mr. William p. Giddings, merchant on Gull
Prairie in that county, and man of very res
pectablc character, was brutally murdered by one
James Ayrcs, residing in the same place. Ayrcs,
il appears, owed tho unfortunate man a grudge,
and on the day the murder was committed, was
heard to declare he would DO the death of him.
The wretch was fully committed, to await his
trial at the next county court.
This is the first murder that has been commit
ted in that county by white man, since its set
tlement.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Rustic Cowtship.--At a rustic merry
making, Roger was seated facing Patty,
enamoured of her beauty, and stung by the
arrows of the little god, he only vented his
passion in sly looks,and now and then touch
ed Patty's toe with his foot under the ia
BILE. Patty, either fearful that the purity
of her hose might be soiled, or determined
to make the youth express passion which
he seemed so warmly to feel, at length ex-
claimed with spirit" If you love me, tell
me so, but don't dirty my stockings"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
A Resurrection.-About forty years ago

A Resurrection.--About forty years ago
Mr.. Dean, then some twenty years of age,
left New York and large circle of rela-
tives, to make voyage to China, expect
ing TO return with the same ship; but be-
ing cast away, he was doomed to the fate
of luckless wanderer in strange lands,
lands, without an opportunity Of returning
home till within a few days past. Nearly
half the time of his absence was spent in
confinement among the Turks, Spaniards,
and the savages of. Madagascar; the last
of whom cut off his nose. Strange to say,
on his arrival in this city, few days since
he found his mother still alive and well, TO-
gether with his sisters and brothers, with
all of whom his name had long been men,
toned only as tradition OF the ancient
times.--N. Y. Sun.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Cheering the storms of ADVERSE
ty are bowling around US, we have the con-
ISOLATION of knowing that we are not forgot
ten, even by our opponents. Of this we
have proof the most positive we read it
in their beaming faces: we feel it in their
graduating hands we hear it in their sepul-
chral grodns. But we have other and
stronger proofs. OF This morning a
friend sent us box of genuine Loco Foco
3 Matches The generous donor is I'M
known to us but we nevertheless tender
him our heartfelt thanks, and promise him
that we shall long keep them as q memen.
TO of his friendship, and as an evidence of
the extreme liberality of the great wing
party of the Uhion.--Moha,ck Courier.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

The ShaperS Shaved.--IIiram Paddle
field, Lottery and exchange Broker of
Columbus, Ohio, says the Cincinnati Wing
padded off last week, leaving his friends
minus TO large amount. A number of
citizens of that place, had deposited money
with him to shave on. 1t is thought that
he has shaved them rather too deeply
perhaps to the amount of ten or fifteen
thousand dollars. The last he was heard
from, his course was in southern direc-
tio.--Rochester Republican.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

y Dreadful Mutiny at Sea.-A dreadful
nlutiny and massacre has taken place on
board the British ship Fanny, Captain Mac
kay, master, formely sailing from London.
This fine ship, the property of Messrs.
Sardine, Mathison q Co., merchants, of
Canton, left Chunuron Bay for Lintin on
the l7th Of August, 1886, with mixed
crew Of Europeans, Manila men, who had
entered into conspiracy TO take the vessel,
and murder the captain, officers, and Eu-
ropeans, rose upon them, and first despatch
ed the unfortunate commander with their
Knives, and threw his body overboard.-
The savage and treacherous Williams then
murdered the Europeans, who were sur
prised and overpowcred. The mutincrs
took possession Of the Fanny, and took her
TO the north coast ofLuconia, and then, af-
ter plundering the vessel sunk, her. Cap
tain Mackay was fine gentlemanly man,
who had spent many years at sea and was
about TO return TO his country with upwards
of 50,O00l. which he had alnassed by his
own exertions. At the time the Fanny
was cut of, there was specie on board
to the amount of one hundred thousadd dol.
Jars.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29
From the Huntington sentinel.

Later from Cdnada--the Press of The
Vindicator destroyed I'VE learn to-day,
"wednesday by passenger in last nights
boat, from Montreal, that the Press of the
leading Liberal paper in Canada, was en-.
tirely destroyed by the Tories on Monday
night last. The type, with large quantity
of printing paper was scattered about the
streets.
Considerable excitement prevailed among
the Liberals, and it was feared that retalia-
lion would be made on the presses ofthe
Tories. The leading Liberals, however,
doing all in their power to prevent it. The
next number of the indicator, it was said
would be issued at the Office of the MI
NERVE.
or The indicator received yesterday,
dated Nov. Sd, contains a long letter from
John James Lartigue, Bishop of Montreal,
TO stho clergy and all the faithful" Of his
diocese, in which he declares himself in
favor of the Government.
The reception of the Bishops letter, has
not been, it would seem, very fattering.
The Cure Of Chambly commenced reading
it, and the people left the Church. They
Immediately organized public meeting and
censurcd the letter. The Cure ordered
the respectable part Of the assembly to re-
tire, and the meeting requested his rever-
ence to do the same. He complied.
The Pensioners of st. Cyprian have
passed resolutions in which they con.
denim the course of the Bishop, and claim
the privilege Of thinking for themselves.
The letter seems to have met with uni
versal indignation by the reformers.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

On the 22d instant, ii. B. NJ. brig Wan
derer, Of 16 guns arrived at Quebec, from
Halifax, with 100000 in specie on board,
for the Commissarat Department. The
Wanderer sailed again ON the morning of
the oath.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

The Gals dom East.-It is said that the
girls in the town of Marblehead have made
improvements in ironing, which beat the
steam engines on common rail roads all
hollow They spread out all the clothes
on q smooth platform, and fastcn the flat
irons to their feet, and skate over them ad
libitum. Transcript.
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For the Republican.


, To know thou never can'st be mine
Is bitter-but to. know that thou,
+ My inmost soul can'st not divine,
Shall ease my heart, and smooth my brow.
May'st thou bo happy II had thought
That in some future day, the chain
Which sorrow round my fate had wrought,
Might break, and all be well again.
But such can never be! though time
Rests on my spirits happy glow;
And aspirations more sublime,
But colder, on my pathway flow.
The blossom which should glad the tree,
When Spring and Summer softly blend,
Has falpn and faded, and there be
Few sister flowers to watch its end
CAROLINE S. B.
Oz.L Novo,oIo.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Joseph Buonaparte, ex.King of Spain,
and now known by the name of the Count
dc Surviliers, has taken Brettenham Park,
in the ncighborhood of Lawshall, Suffolk,
for permanent residence. The arrange
monts ofthe household are on most prince
ly scale.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Aaecdote.-The late DR.. West having
married very tall lady, whose name was
Experience, was asked his opinion of mat
rimony; to which he replied that by long
Experience he found tia very comfortable
thing
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Another nep SteambOat.-The new boat, Mil
waukee made her first trip from Buffalo to De-
of our western lakes, her model being of wedge
like sharpnoss, fore and aft, combining immense
strength with capacity for great speed. Success
attend her.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

We have not yet received the official returns
from all the counties. We shall publish them as
soon as received, which will probably be next
week. Suffice it to say, Mason and Mundy are
reelected by considerable majorities.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

From Merico.-The conducta from
Zacatecas TO the city of Mexico was rob-
bed Of 10000 hard dollars bya party Of
maurauders, over whom the government
has no control. The whole country is rep.
resented to be in cofusion and no protec-
ton for property.
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A CARD FOR YOUNG HOUSE.

"A CARD FOR YOUNG HOUSE.
IA KEEPERS.-Just received at tho cash
store of THOS. MOSELEY.
10 doz. Eastern made fancy chairs;
600 lbs. live geese feathers
10 pieces bed ticking;
bales brown sheeting
1000 yards shilling calico, with batting
for comfortables
Brass kettles, tea.kettles, shovels and
tongs, and-irons
Tea trays, coffee mills, knives and forks,
bed cords, crockery and tin ware.
With many others very desirable in this land
of promise.
Nov. Is. 6w72
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CONSTANTINE .REPUB LIcAN.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1887.

DrWe are in hopes that by next week we
shall be able to publish our paper in different
form. five do not succeed, it will be suspended
until we can get our supply from the east.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

The American Life Insurance and Trust
Company have declared q dividend of 0
per cent, payable in specie or.cnrent
funds on The 10Th inst.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Make acay for Arkansas.-The mail of
this morning brought us the following re-
turns of the Congressional election in the
State of Arkansas. Although we had pre-
vious accounts from Louisville of the sue
cess Judge Yell, weheard so many doubts
expressed, that we wanted demonstration Of
the truth, and here il is.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

DIED AT tho residence of his brother, Lu-
ther Bushnell, in Pittsford, Monroe county, N.
", on Tuesday last, FREDERICK BUSHNELL, Esq.
President of the Bank of Rochester.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

On Tuesday last, load of -four, ono hundred
and ninety barrels, was shipped from the mills
of John c. Fory & Co. of this village, for Mil
waukoo
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

GThe Legislature is now in scssion--there
is but little business transacted by that body,
ccpt the revision of the Laws.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

ried nine Of the seventeen wards at the recent c..
lection.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-29

Don Carlos, in his rapid fight from be-
fore Madril, left behind him his set of false
tecth--alHlost an escape "by the skin of his
',ootb -