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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17

MM USIC sTGssE.--MUSICAL IN
iva SHIPMENTS of every kind, and in
preat variety, kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand of s.
Wells, deeeaseD where those wishing to pur-
chase are invited TO call and examine for them
selves. The following articles be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violncellcs,
Kent Buglos, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
lie bottoms, small Bugles, Pandcan Pipes,
Bugle crooks and shunks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionets, Vions, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the celebr ted
stamp of Breton one of Claudots famed in
rtrumcnts, and one containing the sturp OF
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invit I'd to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above a large ASSORTMENT OF RI
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors Precaptors for the flute, flte,
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
bugle and fageolct
Also, L'Accordeon, Mouth Harmonious,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
&c. &c.
As soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, AL
the ASSORTMENT kept full. Pianofortes will be con.
stantly kept on hand, together with all the neu
music as soon as it is published. Music Associa
tiens will be furnished with every thing in this
line on the most reasonable terms.
l.. l.. MORSE.
Detroit, June 90, 1886. lyl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17
from the Monument.


Winter has at last made his desired exit,
and spring has followed in his footsteps
The drearincss that but a short time since
spread itself over nature, has departed !;
The rivers are relieved of their chains the
groves have exchanged their melancholy
aspect for green and cheerful dress, and
all around US seems alive with JOY and vo-
cal with praise. How welcome is the ap.
pearance of life, gayety and beauty? Who
does not now feel impelled to unite his
voice with the melody that issues from
every tongue, and hail the advent of
spring
How pleasant it is at this season of de-
lights to walk forth upon the rejoicing earth
and gaze upon the works of God How
refreshing is the bland sir that sports in its
playfulness among the tresses Of the youth
full, or gently lifts the few and whitened
locks of age! Grand and interesting is
nature at all times and in all her varied
changes; but in spring how captivating is
her look, how musical her tones, q refresh
ing her light Confinement is forsaken,
for it has become an insupportable burden.
The hum of the bees, the murmur of the
insect tribes, and the universal happiness of
all orders of creation invite US TO desert the
dulness of our closets and hold commun-
ion with nature.
The regularity Of the seasons is truly
wonderful. Who can see the faithful re-
turn of spring at the appointed time and
the unvarying succession of summer, au-
tumn and winter, and not be overwhelmed
with surprise Have they intelligence
that enables them so 10 do? Have they
thought or will to direct their own actions
No; they are governed by the Supreme
Being. That hand which unveiled the
richly embroidered curtain that is over us
which decked the heavens and earth in
their respective glory-gudes their move
ments and conducts their course. Hence
they never disappoint; hence they never fail.
The visit of each returning spring tends
10 lead our minds to that spring which is
eternal. There is land where the breath
of aut mn never blows and the colds Of
winter never distress. Summer heat is
there unfelt, for the mldness and salubrity
of spring hold perpetual reign. That
land has but one season. No interruption,
no changes are ever experienced. Dis
eases do not rage within the confines ofthat
region. Envy is never offended with mer-
jealousy never kindles its devouring
fires in the bosom, for they are unknown.
All live in delightful confdence-in the un-
reserved interchange of opinions and feel
ings. Who are the inhabitants of that
cline The holy. What are their employ
ments To serve God. What are the
pleasures of that country? Past all finite
comprehension, the pleasures of glorifed
angels-the pleasures Of Jehovah.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17

Men an The Moon.-l: appears from the
observations of Professor Gruthausen, of
Munich, that there are many plain indica-
tons of inhabitants in the moon. That the
latitude indicating vegetation on the surface
of that planet, extends to forty degrees
south, and sixty five deg. north; many
hundred observations show, in the different
colors and monthly changes, three kinds of
phenomna, which cannot possibly be ex.
planned, except by the process Of vegetation.
1t should seem also, from these observations,
that indications of living beings is inferred,
fifty degrees ofnorth latitude, to thirty. seven,
and perhaps forty.seven south latitude.
The places on the moons surface are also
pointed out in which are appearances OF
artificial causes altering the surface. The
author examines the appearances that in :
duce him to infer that there are artificial
roads in various directions g. he describes
a colossal edifce, resembling our cities,
on the most fertile part near the moons e.
quator, standing accurately according to
the four cardinal points. The main cities
are in angles of forty five degrees and
ninety degrees. A building resembling
what is called star redoubt, the professor
presumes to be dedicated to religious pur.
poses, and as they can see no stars in the
day time, their atmosphere being so pure)
he thinks that they worship the stars, and
consider the earth as a natural clock. His
essay is accompanied by plates.
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Successful Ploughing. The Norfor

Successful Ploughimg.---The Norfork
Beacon states that farmer near that city,
while recently engaged in ploughing one OF
his fields, struck upon vault containing
a box filled with gold and silver coins, val
ued, it is surmsed, a. from $4,000 20
$4,000.
The vault was partly Of brick, covered o.
yer with large stones, well put together with
mortar. 1t was evidently built for spe.
cial deposite, and adapted to the size of the
box that was enclosed within it for so many
years. The box was of mahogany or ce.
dar, and much decayed. The coin was all
over one hundred years old, and consisted
ofSpanish dollars, guineas, doubloons, &c.
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From the Eps opal Recorder.
TEMPERATE DRINKIN G.


"'Tis but drop" the father said,
And gave it to his son;
But little did he think, work
OF death was then begun.
The drop" that lured, when the babe
Scarce lisped his f,ther's name,
Planted fatal appetite
Deep in his infant frame.
"'Tis but drop" the comrades cried,
In truant schoolboy tone;
4" 1t did not hurt us in our robes
II will not now we're grown"
And so they drank the mixture up,
That reeling, youthful band
For each had learned to love the taste,
From his own fathers hand.
"'Tis but drop" the husband said,
While his poor wifs stood by
In famine, grief and loneliness,
And raised the imporing cry.
"Tis but drop-I'll drink it still
Twill never iniure me :
always drank--so, madam, hush
We never can agree"
She wept in vpin--in vain she plead
The hunger of her child,
And her own tattered dress-the wretch
Her mournful words reviled.
lie took the cup with fiendlike air,
And deep and long he drank;
Then dashed it down, and on the earth
Inscnsible no sank.
"'Tis but a drop-I need it now,"
The staggering drunkard said,
"It was my food in infancy-
My meal, and drink, and bread.
A drop-a drop-O, let me have,
Twill so refresh my soul !"
He took Observation-Disclosures died,
Grasping the fatal bowl.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17

"How quaint! how true! 1t would
serve for the epitaph of MANTLE spE.
cIEs! Do but examine its beautiful appo.
siteness. "He always meant to live,-and
died." Oh how true is it that il the pleas.
ure of tomorrow be fancied greater than
that ofto.day, SO may also be its sorrop
In few years, say, that place is mine.
True,--and that is my funeral passing
from its portal IL shall possess the loves
and affections of home and friendship
Yes,--and when dearest they shall be torn
away!--l will be in all mems thoughts, and
on al mems tongues. So may,--and be,
too, the object Of envy and hate, because I
am so III wil0we no man favors, and be
independent Of every one, but myself
That is practicable -and so it is that l may
be thus left TO die friendless and alone
All, il is very, very true we mean TO live
and we die !--Southern Lit. Mes.
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Detroit, June 90, 1896.
WARE HEOUsE,-Ten

NABnNEE WARE HOOSk1,--I en-
~ doors beiow the Mansion House, Main
street. WIN. GALLIGAN respectfully informs
the public that he continues his business at the
above stand, whore he manufactures and keeps
constantly on hand every description of CABINET
woRk, comprising Sofas, COuches, Sideboards
Secretaries, Bureaus, Book Cases, Wardro6es,
Pier, Centre, Card d Toilet Tables, Scroll
bottom Tea do. Ladies' Work do. and Stands,
Music Stools, dc. On hand a 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 workmen,
and his materials are as good as can be procured
in the country or in New-York, and he hatters
himself that no shop in the western part of tho
state can turn out finer and more substantial
work, with greater promptitude::
He also keeps constantly on hand, M ihogany'
Curl Maple and Painted Grecian CHAIRS like
wise, Scroll, Crown, and Roll Top Fancy do, to-
gether with common Windsor, and most other
kinds, all of which will be sold twenty-five per
cent cheaper than can be purchased in tins market
Cooks Patent Mahogany Knobs, Mahogany
boards and veneers, and varnish, for sale at the
most reasonable prices. His friends are particu'
larly invited to give him call, and patronage
generally is respectfully solicited.
Buff.io, June 90, 1896. 1y1
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The Rich Mans Daughters -Bva Ladv. |

IUC LttCb mum o ~ i<dUys
1t is often said that the times are strangely
altered; and certain it's, the people are
Il was thought honorable to labor, to be
constantly engaged in some active and
useful avocation--but nowadays it is
honorable to be idle. There is much COM
plant of the high price of every necessity
of human existence, and with much truth.
But if the amount of ideness could be cal.
culated with mathematical accuracy thro'-
out our extended Republic, allowing the
drones only half price for services they
might perform, which others are now paid
for, it might be an unsafe calculation TO put.
down the whole amount now paid for pro-
visions and marketing in the United States.
1t is not a little inconsistent to hear parents
whine about the price of provisions, while
they bring up their daughters to walk the
streets and expend money.
In one of our great commercial cities
there resides gentleman worth from two
to three millions of dollars. He had three
daughters, and he required them alternate
ly to go into the kitchen and superintend
its domestic concerns. Health and happi-
ness, he said were thus promoted--besides
he could not say, in the vicissitudes of for
tune, that they might not, ere they should
close their earthly career, be compelled to
rely upon their hands for livelihood, and
he could say that they never could become
wives, and the proper heads of family.
until they knew with practical experience,
all the economy of the household affairs.
One of these daughters is now the lady OF
a Governor of one Of the States-all at the
head of respectable families; and they car
ry out the principles implanted by their
worthy parents-winning and securing the
esteem Of all around them.
Let the fair daughters of our country
draw lessons from the industrious matrons
of the past. The companions of the men
who fought the battles of the revolution
were Injured TO hardships and accustomed
10 nnceasing toll, and they educated their
daughters. Health, contentment, happi.
ness and plenty, smiled around the family
altar. The damsel who understood most
thoroughly and economically the manage
ment of domestic matters, and who was not
afraid 10 put her hands into wash tub for
fear of destroying their elasticity and dim.
ming their snowy Wilderness, was sought by
the young men of those days as fit compan-
ions for life.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17
Approved, February %, 1887.

AN ACT to provide for the election of Justices
of the Peace in newly organized townships,
and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE ii enacted By the Senate and
House Of Representatives. of the State of
Michigan, That in each township heretofore
organized, in which there has not been an
election of Justices of the Peace, under the
act entitled, "An act to provide for the g.
lection OF certain county and township Off.
GERS, and for other purposes" approved
March Ia, 1886, or the act entitled 'sAn act
to provide for the election of township aid
county officers in certain cases, and for
other purposes" approved July 90, 1886;
and in each township hereafter organized,
there shall be elected by the qualified vo.
tiers therein, four Justices of the Peace: in
townships heretofore organized, at the next
annual township meeting, and in townships
hereafter organized at their first township
meeting.
2. The justices of the peace to be elect.
ed as aforesaid, shall be classed, and such
classification and canvass and returns Of
the votes shall be made, and they shall take
the oath, be subject to the penalties, and in
all respects comply with the provisions of
the act herein first above mentioned, as
though they had been elected under such
act.
3. They shall, as soon as they shall be
classed and take the oath of office, enter
upon its duties, and continue to hold the
same for one, two, three, or four years,
from the fourth of July next preceding
their election, according to their respective
classes.
A. If in any of said townships an cleo
ton OF justices of the peace should not take
place at the time hereinbefore mentioned,
such township shall, at special township
meeting called for that purpose, or at its
next annual township meeting, elect its
Justices.
5. Each township shall annually there.
after elect one justice Of the peace, who
shall hold his office for four years, and NAV
fill vacancies as provided by the aforesaid
act entitled, An actto provide for the eiec-
ton Of certain county and township officers,
and for other purposes"
Approved March Ia, 1887.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17

Catching a hut. he following humor-
Gus moroccan we picked up somewhere
Does it not tell the truth We appeal to
all luckless wights who have been caught
in the sad dilemma it signalzes.
There are few moments IN mans exis-
tence when he experiences SO much ludl-
crous Distress, or meets with so little CON-
misseration, as when he is in pursuit of his
own hat. A vast deal of GOODNESS, and a
peculiar degree of judgment are requisite
in catching hat. A man must not be
precipitate, or he runs over it; he must not
rush into the opposite extreme, or he loses
it altogether. The best way is to keep
gently up with the object of pursuit, to be
wary and cautious, to watch your oppor-
tuniy well, get gradually before it-and
then make dive--sieze i by the crown,
and stick it firmly OH your head--smiling
all the time, as if you thought it as good a
joke as any body else. BOSTON Pearl and
GALAXY.
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Vauifu is SO common passion that W

Vanity is so common passion that we
meet with it in almost every character it
is, however, to be restrained and regulated !;
and the following observations respecting
it are worthy Of attention
"Vanity, (and the same may be said OF
selfshness) is not restricted like any other
vice, which is sometimes busy ~ sometimes
quiet it is not TO be attacked as single
fault, which is INDUCED in opposition to a
single virtue but it is uniformly 10 be CON-
trolled, as an active, restless, growing
principle, which, not only mixes itself with
all our faults, but insinuates itself into our
virtues too and will, if not checked ef-
fectually, rob our best actions Of their re-
wards"
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AN ACT to amend an act appointing Commits
sloners to lay out and est 4bsh certain State
Rolds, approved July 26, 1896. OK
Sec. 1. BE 10 enacted By the Senate aud
House Of Representatives Of the State of
Michigan, That Guy c. Lee is hereby ap.
pointed commissioner in the place Of r. J.
B. Crane, of Livingston county, for the pur.
pose OF laying out state road from Allie.
gan, IN the county Of Allegan, TO Howell.
in the county of Livingston.
Approved March ls, 1887.
A true copy, KNITTING PRrrcHErrE,
Secretary Of State,
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HID NIARANTETTE, has just received
N at the Old French Trading House, Not
tawaseppee Prairie, an extensive assortment Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Boots and
Shoes, s lddlery and all other articles usually
kept in country store, all of which he offers TO
sell as low can DO bought in any other store
west of Detroit, for cash. Ill.
Nottawa, IAN. 25, 1887. 6m30
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I'D EADY WADE CLOTasTNG.-

MO Just received from New Y ork, a large as
sortment of Ready Made Clothing, consisting in
part of sattnett vests, cloth do, bombazine do,
silk velvet do, plain silk do storment do, fancy
Marseilles do, Canton flannel drawers, do. do.
shirts, woollen do. shirts and drawers, blue blan-
ket coats, green do. do, brown do. do, ladies'
cloaks, sattinett and moleskin coats; sattinctt,
cloth and moleskin pants, velvet and bombazine
stocks, &c. JOHN s. BARRY. .
Constantine October ID 1896
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YENEHE undersigned hereby gives notice that
M he will do Conveyancing, take proofs and
Acknowledgements of Deeds, morfga ages, take afli-
davits protest bills and notes for non-payment,
and attend to all other business pertaining to the
duties of his Office
JAS. EASTMAN JOHNSON.
Notary Public, in and for tn County of St. 10
seph. White Pigeon, March /, 1897. 35tf
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OCERIES.-NEw SUPPLY just
" received. Two halfpipcs Cognac Brandy,
two do. 81. Croix Rum, Loaf and Lump Sug ir,
Muscovado do, Coffee, Salaratus, Box Raisins,
Pepper Sauce, Bar Soap, Spanish and Common
Segars, &c. sc. for sale at reduced prices, by
G. l.. MILLER.
Constantine, Jan. "a, 1887.
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NNRESEH GOODS.-The subscriber has
IL lately received new supply of seasonable
GOODS, consisting of merino circassians, CON-
mon colored do; dark PRINTS sheetings; wool
on blankets; Canton fanncls; wooden socks [;
wooden gloves, lined cotton do; worsted comfort
ers, &c. &c. Also, supply of cotton batting,
wickng, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gcthcr with his former stock OF goods, at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
G. l.. MILLER.
Constantine. Nov. Is. 1896. GOV
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WINES a. LIQUORS.

~ The subscriber has on hInd and for salc, a
large assortment of choice Wines and Liquors,
consisting of ST. Croix Rum; New England do;
French Brandy Holland Gin; Old Whiskey |;
Malay Wine, Port do, Madeira do french 40.
do. &c. &C. which he offers for sale on the
most liberal terms. To tavern keepers and 9th.
r who purchase in quantities to sell again,
libcral discount will be made.
JOHN s. BARRY:
Constantine. Dec. IA. 1896. gay
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Constantine, Nov. Is, 1886.
WNOWLER a. COFFIN, BRISTOL

MNOWLER a. COFFIN, BRISTOL,
M Mouth Little Elkhart, Ia, are now Open
ing an extensive assortment of Goods to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the pub
lie in this vicnity--among which, are Dry Goods
Groceries, Hardware, Iron and nails, Crockery,
Boots and shoes, ii IT'S and Caps, ready made
clothing, Drugs NJ 3dicines, &c. &C.; together
with variety of Goods, embracing almost eve.
ny article adapted to the country trade, all of
which they will sell at prices that offer induce
menls TO customers.
N. b. Produce of all kinds taken in exchange
for goods. January Is, 1887. 30
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hRUGS.-Lee's pills; gum Myrrh; sup.
H. clrb. soda; Tartaric acid; Dyott's pills /;
sponge; lucifer matches; crude borax refined
do; gum camphor crm tartar red precipitate /;
gum Arabic African pepper I; liquid opodoldock
oil of spike; British oil gum fntida; Rowands
tonic mixture tereb venet; sweet ard castor oil,
&c. &c. JOHN S. BARRY.
Constantine. Oct To- rrf
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CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN,


~ umOhg WHICH ufc---- , =
Leather and cloth bound, cheap Iastaments
Definition and common English Renders;
Blake's Historical Reader; -,-
Webstcr's and Walkers Dictionaries
Woodbridgc's and Olncy's Biographies Il Atl.i
Parley's Geography and Tales; lmars
Kirkham's, Murray's and Greenleaf's Gram
Daboll's, Ostrandcr's and Coburn's Arithmetic;
Blake's Natural Philosophy;
Introductory Reader, Juvenile Instructor.
For sale by MUNGER a. COWDEhi :
Constantine, Juiy27, 1886.
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Among the last inventions is a metallic
wick for candles--warranted not to require
snuffing.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-05-17
8 MlTHs a BOWMAN, having rscoiv-

- ed a re-supply to thor former stock Of Goods,
which consists of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Cut
lery, Medicine, Crockery, School Books,
Blank Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking
Glasses, Windoao Glass, z by 8, Shy 10,
and 10 By ~.
All Of which they offer for the lowest cash pri.
ces. They would also inform their friends and
customers, both in st. Joseph and Kallmdzoo
Counties, that their FIGURING mill will be in OPP
Grafton by the 9th february, when they will be
ready to answer all orders for Touring and bar.
relng, or grinding Custom work.
They would further give notice that all persons
living on the south side of tho river, and coming
TO mill or to trade at th,ir store, they will give
them pass which shall pay their Ferriage across
to and from Three Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1887. stiff
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NOOPERING RUsXNEss.-Th

~ subscriber having established himself in
Constantine respectfully informs the public
that he keeps on Ind and will make to order, all
kinds of pork and beef barrels, pine wash tubs,
churns and pals, iron hooped, and all other art-
cles in his line of business. Well buckets on
and Cass streets. ROBERT SHILCOCK.
Constantine, Dec. ID, 1896. 24tf
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UNLIAs BOLTON SMITH, MI. ID

uL ArroRNEy AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
and SoLIcrToR IN CHANoERY, and GENERAL
LAND AGENT, for Indiana and Michigan :
Village of Lima, county scat of Lagrange County,
Indiana - Office, south of the Court House,
fronting the public square, Toledo Street.
= Aug. "a. 1886. Stf