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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

No THE PUlHtkCs-Ihe proprietor
IL of the DEMocRATIo FREE Pass, respcct-
fully inform their friends and the public, that
they will hereafter publish the same DAILY and
WEEKLY. With the desire of making the Free
Press worthy of the favor and patronage which
il enjoys, the proprietors have been at great ex-
pense to obtain new and excellent material and
stock for their establishment and they iatter
themselves that they will hereafter issue their
respective publications in a manner that will
give general satisfaction to their patrons.
The DAILY FREE Pass, will be published
every morning, Sundays excepted. ON a large
imperial sheet Of the best quality, and will con
tain the latest foreign and domestic intelligence
of the day.-Terms, eight dollars per annam,
payable eperg sir months.
Thu WEEKLY FREE Press, will be published
every Wednesday morning, on large elephant
sheet Of the finest quality, and will contain the
same matter published in the Daily and Semi
Weekly papers.-Terms, three dollars, in adj
pdnce.
AT the late session OF the legislature the Editor
of tho Free Press was appointed State Printer
aud the Free Press consequently made the State
Paper of Michigan. The earliest information of
a domestic official character will therefore be
found in its columns. During the session of thu
Legislature competent reporters will be employ
ed in each House, and II correct daily report of
the proceedings and Debates published The
laws of State are TO be published in it forthwith
upon their passage, and the y arc made legal evil
dence in its columns for six months after the
close OF the session at which they may be passed.
The proprietors are also publishers of the laws
oftho United States, and every subscriber there.
fore who is careful enough to preserve his files
will have by him, not only the proceedings and
discussions of the Legislature, but also the laws
of the State and the United States complete in
either the Daily or Weekly sheet
Each paper will be mailed regularly to coun.
try subscrsbers, on the morning Of publication
and forwarded by the earliest mails.
BAGG, BARNS g. co.
Detroit June 5, 1887 81
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6AFFICE OF INTERNAL I'M.

x hfEGCH OE IN EAt " AL ANh.
" PROVEMENT, Detroit, September 2,
1887. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of
the board OF Commissioners Of futUIuaf Iui-
provement, will be held on the days herein
designated, on the proposed routes of the south
ern, central and northern Railroads, for the
purpose of giving all persons who may appear
before them, an opportunity to be heard relative
to the location of the said routes and the several
points through which they may pass.
On the central Riilroad, at Kalamazoo, in the
county Of Kalamazoo on Monday, the Cd day of
October next, at 8 o'clock, A. M.
On the southern Railroad, at Jonesville, in the
county of Hillsdi lie, on Mondly, tho 9th day of
October next, at 9 o'clock, A. M.
On the northern Railroad, at the village of
Flint River, in the county of Genesee, on Tues
day, the 18th day Of October next, at o'clock,
A. M. at which time and place the Commits
soners will also decide upon the practicablity of
constructing canal to unite the waters of the
Saginaw with the navigable waters of the Grand
or Maple rivers. BY order of the Board.
J. BURDICK, Pres. Board In. Impt.
Detroit, Sept. 2, 1887. 4w63
IL The Morning Post Detroit Advertiser,
Monroe Times, Tecumseh Democrat, Adrian
Watch Tower, Constantine Republican, Niles
Gazette, ST. Joseph Herald, Kalamazoo Gazette,
Calhoun County Patriot, Marshall Times, Grand
River Times, Jacksonburgh Republican, Mich
gan Argus, State Journal, st. Clair Republican
Pontiac Balance, Huron Observer, Coldwatel
Observer, and the Saginaw Journal, are request
sd to publish the above four weeks.
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the Mexican schooner Correo of Tabasco.
The following excellent story is brought BY
this schooner in relation TO the courage OF
the Mexicans. "An English fiigate, ARR.
wing from Vera Cruz, declared that the
commander of the Mexican naval forces
had gone out of that port with two brigs
and one sloop ofwar, to give chase to the
Texans but that having forgotten his com.
pass, he had re.entered three days after."-
N. Y. Star.
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GtABINET WARE HcUsE,-Tsa

GABINET WARE HCUSE,-Tsh
~ doors bel0so the Mansion House, Main
street. WIN. GALLIGAN respectfully informs
tho public that no continues bis business at the
above stand where he manufactures and keeps
constantly on hand every description of CABINET
Work, comprising Sofas, Coaches, Sideboards,
Secretaries, Bureaus, Book Cases, Wardrobes,
Pier, Centre, Card d Toilet Tables, Scroll
bottom Tea do. Ladies' Work 10. and Stands,
Music Stools, &c. On hand full assortment
of White and Egyptian Marble Tops, for Centre
and Pier Tables, Bureau Tops and Wash Stands
Likewise, every description of BEDSTEADS.
and all other articles in the Cabinet line.
He has in his employment first rate workmcn.
and his materials are good can Do procured
in the country or in New York, and he Aatters
himself that no shop in the western part Of the
state can turn out finer and more substantial
work, with greater promptitude.
He also keeps constantly on hand, Mahogany,
Curl Maple and Painted Grecian CHAIRS; like.
wise, Scroll, Crown, and Roll Top Fancy do, to-
gother with common Windsor, and most other
kinds, all Of which will be sold tvsnty,tfse per
cent cheaper than can be purchased in this market.
Cooks Patent Mahogany Knobs, Mahogany
boards and veneers, and yarnish, for sale at the
most reasonable prices. His friends are particu-
larly invited to give him a call, and patronage
generally is respectfully solicited.
Buffalo, june 90. 1886. tya
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Sah Springs.-Dr. Houghion is now on
a tour Of investigation in Saginaw county.
He has examined Salt Spring, near the
junction of Salt River with the Tittabawssa,
which he pronounces, says the Saginaw
Journal, equal, If not superior, to any he
has found in Michigan. The Journal thinks
some thing may be done the ensueinq
year in constructing sait-works at thai
spring.-Adv.
AT whose recommendation was the law
reported, and subsequently, passed, under
which the above survey was made That
of the present democratic Candidate for
Governor, Stevens r. Mason Press.
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" er than ever, at Wholesale and Retail
The und,r1igned, Agent for a Naw-York
clothing house, has just returned from N. York,
and is now opening in the white building, corner
of Woodward and JEFF ,rson Avenues, a large and
extensive assortment of fall and winter READY
MADE CLOTHING, at wholesale or retail,
and rs he intends selling his clothing at Now
York wholesale prices for cash only, he feels con-
6dent in saying that buyers will find it much to
their advantage to call and examine his clothing
before they buy elsewhere. Detroit, Sept. 4th,
1887. M. BROWN.
N. B. Country merchants now have an oppor-
tunity of being supplied with clothing at New
York wholesale prices, without the expene Of
transportation.
~ The Monroe Times, Tecumseh Democrat.
Adrian Watch Tower, Constantine Republican
Niles Gazette, St Joseph Herald, Kalamazoo
Gazette, Calhoun Co. Patriot, Marshall Times,
Grand River Times, Jacksonburgh Republican,
Michigan Argus, State journal, st. Clair Re.
publican, Pontiac Balance, Huron Observer,
Coldwater Observer, and the Saginaw Journal,
are requested to give the above conspicuous in
sertion in their papers for two months, aud pre-.
sent their bills to the subscriber at his store.
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NOTICE is hereby given that |, Benjamin
~ Reed, Of Ontwa Township, in the county of
Cass, father of Israel Reed, minor, have made
application to f. b. Sherman, Esq. Judge of the
Court Of Probate, for said county, for license to
sell and convey the s. w. quarter of the N. w.
quarter Of Sec. No. nine, in Township No eight,
South of Range No. fifteen West, containing for.
~ acres, thp real estate of said minor, and rein.
vest the monies therein arising in lands for his
benefit and>the said Judge has assigned the
twenty. first day Of October next, at ten o'clock
A. M. at the Probate Office, at Cassopols, for the
hearing of said applcation-any person may at
tend he hearing thereof, and make objections il
they see cause. BENJAMIN REED.
Ontwa, August Is, 1887. 6w62*
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JOHN S. BARRY, P. M.
+ IST or LETTs

II IST OF LETTERS, remaining in
uL the Post Office, at Lima, Ia, the quarter,
ending September 3Oth, 1887.
Lyman Abbey Adams Knott
Henry l.. Averil Russell Knot
Leander Alexander William Herman
Calvin Ames 2 William b. Lacy
Doct. John Brown Carn Luther
Horace Burnham l.. Leslie
Mr.. Brown & Bsel Lewis G. LOOMS
Stephen Brown Ozias Littlofold
John +. Brothwell William McCredy
Luther Buck Suman Merriam
Nathan Bishop John McNahan
William Bradford Samuel Martin
Archibald Boyles Delavan Martin
Nathan p. Colwell VIM. S. Newman
Mary Cummins Abram Nix
VIM. C. Chadwick Elijah Overn
Clarisssa Cass Luke Powell 9
DIR. H. Conant James Huber Pot
Matthias Cochran William Pool
Elizabeth Crawford Francis Roads
William Dallas Nicholas Robinson
Samuel Dunlap George b. Scidmon
Samuel Doncy Elijah b. Salisbury
Wilkinson Dean Pierpont Seymour
Julian Flnton William Simmons
Daniel :. Field Anna Setford
Jacob Groves 9 Messrs. Stewart e. Co.
John Gibson Philander Schornover
Simeon p. Gilbert James Salisbury
Hiram Gardner Edmund Shchon
William Harley G q w Talbot,
Daniel Hester Noah Thrall
VIM. III. Hall ID N Townsend
Asaph Hall George Thomson
X. Hire Joseph Ellsworth
Nathan Holly James Wilson
David Hartman Helena Weeks
Samuel Hendrix Jacob Wolf
Valentine b. Hill James NJ Wixon
. Clement Hoagland Jesse Wilson
VIM. Irvine Jerom Weeks
F.. +. Jewett Robert White
David Jones E. III. Wilcox
N. jerks G.. Wyatt
VIM. C.. jerks Samuel Williams
Robert Killbury 2 E. Whaby
c.. G.. WARD, p. M.
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FuNHE subscribers, successors TO MARTIN g.
IL TOWNSEND, would respectfully inform the
inhabitants of Michigan, that they are now re-
ceiving, direct from England, the largest and
most general assortment of Hardware, Cutlery,
and Heavy Goods, ever brought TO this city.
The goods being imported direct from the
manufactures in England, and bought to tho best
possible advantage expressly for the wholesale
trade. they will supply country Merchants and
Dealers, on as reasonable terms as thoy can buy
in N. Y, adding transportation. Always on
hand-Iron, Steel, Nails, Tin Plate. Copper,
Sheet Iron, Tin Ware. Stoves and Hollow Ware,
at wholesale and retail.
NEWBOULD e. STRONG,
No. Ia, jefferson Avenue. sign of the Paddock
Detroit, September A, 1897. 9w63
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1H ANA OF SEs lIsT.-"his shall &C r
Id tify that Banking institution has been
duly organized under the Act to organize and
regulate banking associations," to be located at
the village of Brest in tbs county of Monroe, by
tho name and style ofthe BANK OF BREST,
with IA capital of one hundred thousand dollars
and that the Stockholders thereof have gwen
bonds TO our satisfaction in the sum of three
hundred thousand dollars in conformity with the
provisions of the lth section of said act Mon
roe Sept. 18th, 1897. PETER p. FERRY.
Treasurer of Monroe County.
CARLOS COTTON,
County Clerk of Monroe County.
Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State,
Sept. Is, 1897. X. PRITCHETTE,
[3w*66] Secretary of State.
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MTEyy STORE NEW GOODS

NEW SHOREi N NEW GOVDS.-
IN The subscribers would inform their friends
and the public generally, that they have taken
the Store lately occupied by Messrs. ADAMS &
APPLETON, on water street, where they now
receiving large assortment Of Groceries, togeth-
or with Dry Goods, Hardware, Crockery and
Glassware, which they are willing to part with
for cash, cheaper than they can be had at any
other store in this section of country. Amongst
their assortment of Groceries may be found
LIQUORS-Cognac, Champaign Span.
ish and Cherry Brandy.
RUM: st, Croix, Jamaica, New Or
leans and New England. Holland and
American Gin; Old Irish and American
Whiskey.
VINES: Old Madeira, brown and
pale sherry, Madeira, Port and Malmsey.
SUGARS: Brown, HAVANA, loaf and
lump.
COFFEE: Java. and Rio.
TEAS: Young Hyson, Gun Powder,
Imperial, Poushong and canisters, 2 lbs.
each.
FRUIT: Brazil, Madeira and Pea Nuts,
soft and hard shell Almonds, Fiberts. box
and key Raisins, Figs and Currants, Spices
of all kinds.
TOBACCO: Honey dew, Cavendsh
and Virginia.
SNUFF: Rappee and Macaboy.
OIL: Lamp and Linseed,
together with every other article usually ket in
country srors. Tavern Keepers, wishing to pur
chase a stock of Groceries,sw find it much t.
their advantage to give us call before purchas
ing elsew here, as we arc confident that our goods
asd prices cannot fail to please. All persons
wishing to purchase goods cheap will do we'll Il
call. ALBERT ANDRUS 81 co.
Constantine Oct T. 1877 GO
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NENTREVILLE MILLs.-Thop pro

~ prietors inform the public that they have
enlarged, and thoroughly overhauled and repaired
their mills, and that no expense has been spared
in producing first rate establishment, worthy
the patronage of the community, and one which
they believe, will prove entirely satisfactory.
Three new run of the largest Burr stones nave
been put in, with new screens, tanning MILL bolts,
smut machine, and all other necessary machinery
Of the latest and most approved kind' under the
suner;ntendancc of Mr.. John Beaumont, a Mill
wright of high reputation from Rochester.
The company have also permanently engage
Mr.. John Morton, a first rate miller from Roch
,stcr, from whom customers may expect genera
satisfaction.
The Mills being now in full operation, ar,
ready TO do packing or custom work to any ex
tent. ID v.BELL,
Agent St. Joseph Manufacturing Company
csntrcville, July 10, 1887 55tf
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UUsT RECEIvED-so pair. Cons

VUsT RECEIvED-5o pairs Cont
do Van Burens, 80 do Wings, SO do NullifietA
so do. extra broad straps, 800 do. pump boots,
300 do. boots, 900 do. walking pumps, 800 do.
nailed boots, 100 do. extra morocco boots, light;
$50 do dancing pumps $50 do. seal pump boots,
100 do. walking pumps, $50 do. nailed boots, 400
pairs mems stogg boots, 100 do: shoes, 50 do.
boys stogg boots, $50 do. shoes, 100 do. kip Shoes
sewed, 300 dc. mems kip shoes, sewed, 300 do
boots pegged, goo pairs children's leather shoes.
boots 300 do morocco boots, $50 pairs ladies' SUI
porfne litcr boots, so do cold boots, 900 do kid
slips, 100 do cdrd kid slips, 900 do. kid Grecian
ties, 100 do. nd morocco Grecian ties $50 do
slips, 300 do. viking shoes, $50 do. prunells
slips, $50 black satin slips, $50 do white satin do
$50 do. vllge ties. PECK Il CONGER.
June 20. 1886. lyl
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al OTACE.-All persons are hereby caus
" toned against purchasing any promissory
note signed by me, and made payable to Leniuel
). Hart, as said notes were paid before they be:
came due, and said Hart refuses to surrender
them up. / never will pay the bearer unlcss
compelled by law. ERASTUS HART.
Constantine, May II, 1887. .46tf
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r~M N q. ADDERLEY,
,AAM ~. SADDLE AND Hal


AkAxAsSM IL. SADDLE AND HAIR.
&y.<A NESS MAKER, would respect:
b fully inform the inhabitants of
St. Joseph and the adjoining counties, that he
still carries on the above business in all itsvari
Gus branche It his old stand, one door east Of
the Presbyterian Church, where he has constant
y on hand good and general assortment of
Saddles, Brides, Marhngales, Crcingles,
ValiceS, Portmanteais, Trunks and Carpet
Bags.
A fine assortment of HARNESSES, both Of
long and half tug Brass and plated pleasure
Harness, both double and single. which are made
of first rate eastern stock, and for workmanship
cannot be surpassed in the state. choice ~.
sortmcnt of Plated and Brass Trimmings kept
constantly on hand to make up to order. A good
selection of stirrup Irons, of brass, plated and
polished steel. Also, variety Of polished steel
and plated bride bits, spurs, &c.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes by strict
attention to business, to merit continuance Of
public patronage, which will be his constant study
| TO deserve.
N. b. All kinds Of Carriages trimmed with
neatness and despach. Also, first rate Saddle
hand wanted Immediately, to whom constant en-
ployment will be given.
White Pigeon, April 10, 1887. AZ
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In11l-fFxc 1882

Hfs--sl-snz --ssS $50
NEW ARRANGEMENT. UNION LINE.
~ Insured.--The proprietors of the above Line
have completed their arrangements for the ensuing
season, and will, on the opening of navigation,
start boat daily from Albany and Buffalo. Be;
ing towed by relays of horses on the Eric Canal;
and connected with tow:boats ON the Hudson ris
YER and steamboats, and vessels ON Lake Erie and
upper lakes, they will be enabled to forward
goods with as much despatch as any cher
Line.
For freight or passage apply TO the following
persons who are proprietors and agents:
A. F. WOODWARD, Corner Pearl st. and
PETER LUSK, }Centies slip, N. Y:
LUSK, NASH g. Co., 1, State st. Albany.
GEO. B. HANNAHS & Co., Rochester.
C.P. MILLER x Co., (p,r.,s.
NORTON. CARLISLE g. Co., buffaio'
GILLESPIE, NORTON a. CO., Cleveland
o. NEWBERRY, Detroit Mich.
HUBBARD a. Co.. Chicago, ILL.,
w. II. HOUSE e. Co, Constantine, Mich.
Il. L HOWE, Saginaw, Mich.
Feb. 90, 1887. y4l
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VT EV GOODS! NEW GOODs!.

~ c. l.. & A. MILLER, have just received,
direct from Now York, great assortment of
DRY GOODS, consisting of Broad Cloths,
Cassimcres and Sattinots, of assorted colors and
qualities; Molcskins, Buffalo Cloths, Fustians.
Volveieen, Twilled Velvets, Bangup Cord, Twill
led Stormants, &c. &c.-A great variety of
Prints, Eaglish and French; French Muslins !;
Chally; English SILK, Sewing Silk and Grape
Dress HPk'fs; black Italian Silks, Gro De
Swiss, cold Gro Dc Maps, cold Florence a
6ns as.ortnlent or olotes and Hosiery, superior
satin Stocks, Bombazne do. A great assortment
of Ready Made Clothing, &c. &c.
Now supply of Groceries and Crockery expec-
ted in few days.
Those wishing to purchase are requested to
call and examine.
Constantine, July 10, 1887. y54
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GHROCERHEs.-Thosu subscribers hav,

NROCERHES.-The subscribers have
0~ received a new supply of Groceries, which
makes their assortment complete. Among them
may be found black and green Teas of different
kinds Java, Rio and Liguira Coffee st. Croiz,
Porto Eco and loaf and limp Sugars N. o.
molasses /; rice |; chocolate; spice pepper ; GIN
ger, &c. &c. Also new supply of Liquors.
consisting of-French, American and cherry
brandy; ST. Croix and N. o. rum; Holland gin
Madeira, Malaga, Muscat, claret and Champaign
wines. They will be sold on as good terms and
as low prices at any other establishment in
this part of the country. Tavern keepers and
others wishing to purchase, are requested to call
snd see our goods and learn prices.
Aug. g 1871 G. l.. g. A. MILLER
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES The subscribers
" have formed IA copartnership and will here
after conduct business at the old stand of G. l..
Miller, under the firm of C. l.. 81 A. Miller.
They are daily expecting fresh supply of New
Goods, recently purchased in New York which
will be offered at a great reduction from former
prices. c. l.. MILLER,
ALBERT MILLER.
N B. All persons indebted by notes or accoun,
to the subscriber are hereby requested to max,
immediate settlement. G. l.. MILLER.
Constantine, June g. SO
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STATE OF MICHIGAN,
S. Joseph County.
=" HER EAS Marvin Allen has this day
w filed in the Probate Office of said county
certain documents purporting to be a copy Of the
last will and testament of Peter Allen, late of
Fabius in the county of Onondaga, state of New
York, and the prob,te of said will. Ordered,
that notice given by publishing this ord 5r three
weeks successfully in the newspaper printed in
Constantine, (tbe first publication to be on or be-.
fore the 10th inst.) to tho end that all persons
interested may appear at the dwelling house OF
VIM. Connor in Nottawa on the 18th of Sep
tcmber next at ten O'clock, A. NJ, to show cause
if any they have, why said documents should moi
be accepted and recorded. WIN. Common,
Aug. 9, 1887. 3w59 Judge of Probate.
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&k M REV A II D.=strayed
o. 0sVV from the subscriber living on
Tho west side of White Pigeon prairie, yoke of
oxen, on Sunday night, the tenth inst. One Of
them dlrkish red with a short tail; had on when
he went away an old cracked bell with narrow
strap. The other is a lightish brindlc, with a
white star upon his forehead, ten years old. Who
sver will return them to the subscriber, give in
formation where they may be found, shall receive
the above reward Sc 3v*
July 26, 1897. GEORGE BLANCHARD.
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TAI Office is hereby given to the electors of
~ ST. Joseph that vacancy has occurred in
the office of judge of probate, for said county, by
the resignation of the Hon. William Corner, late
Judge ofprobate, certificate of whose resigna-
lion was filed with the clerk of said county, on
the 23d day of September, A. ID. 1887, which
vacancy will be filled at the ensuing fall election
S. w. TRUESDELL.
Clerk of ST. Joseph county.
oQ.
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CHAS. A. HOPKINS,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Constantine, st. Joseph Co
b2tf MICHIGAN.

EO-PARTNERSHIP.-Thesu bscri.
~ bers have formed CO. partnership, and will
hereafter conduct business, at the old store OF
Adams e. Appleton, under the firm of Albert
Andrus e. Co., where they are now receiving
q large assortment Of goods, which will be sold
very cheap for cash or on short credit.
ALBERT ANDRUS,
WILLIS T. HOUSE.
Constantine Oct. 3, 1887 GO
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DIED-In Florence, on the 7th inst, Mr..
MICHAEL GIPsoN, formerly of London Upper
Canada. aged about AZ years.
" Printers in Detroit and Upper Canada, are
requested to insert the above.