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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
NEW YORK ELECTION.

By the article which we copy to-day
from the Albany Argus, it will be seen that
the federalists have probably obtained a
majority of two to one, if not more. in the
New York House of Assembly. This re-
suit is not unexpected to us, nor do we ve-
ry sincerely regret il. Instead of giving
any cause for despondency,t affords ground
for hope that the storm which has Just pass
ed over New York, is but the darkness
which heralds a long bright day for the de-
mocracy of the Empire State. One thing
is certain-the federal majority in the AS.
scmbly, however large, has no power to do
evil. Thank heaven we have Governor
and Senate in that State, that will stand
firm as rock against any encroachments
of the House.
The causes which have produced this
change in N. Y. politics, are confined ex-
clusively to tina: state alone, and exist prn-
cipally, in her Legislation in regard to banks.
The monopoly system Of moneyed incorpo-
rations, giving them freely to some sections
ofthe state,and withholdingihem from others
the appointment of political partizans, as
commissioners to distribute stock, who were
governed solely by their own cupidity, in
the discharge of their trust--the repeal of
bank charters for alleged offences, on too
slight investigation and to crown all, the
legalizing of the suspension Of specie pay
ments, on conditions unsatisfactory both
to the banks and the people, are the chief
causes that have led to the late political
change.
1t cannot have escaped the recollection
Of every New Yorker that the federal par
ty elected their governor and gained the
ascendancy in that state in 1924, under
similar circumstances. And what did il
avail them? Emphatically nothing. They
endeavored TO carry out their odious prin-
ciples liz the state government, but the SIM
MORTAL SEVENTEEN" in the Senate, firmly
and successfully resisted their encroach-
ments at every step, and every person will
recolect how they were assaled, insulted,
and even burnt in effigy for their alleged
resistance to the peoples will, in refusing
to concur in the prominent acts Of the fed
eral assembly. The result was that the
assembly was democratic from the next
year TO the present time, and that the i'm
mortal seventeen became the most leading
and popular politicians in the state. Such,
we venture to predict, will be the Fate OF the
federal ascendancy in the New York as.
sembly elect, and such its results upon
the future politics of that state.-Det. Free
Press.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN .
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER ~, 1881.
OUR OWN AFFAIRS.

We are out of paper of our usual sze-bad
roads have prevented US from getting our supply
in season. We shall endeavor TO procure enough
from some of our neighbors to use until we re-
ceye our stock. We have published our paper
hero for year and half without future of a
single week which. we believe no other publisher
has ever done in western Michigan. We con-
sider therefore, that we have claims upon the in-
diligence of our patrons for short time. Our
remoteness from paper manufactures renders 1t
utterly impossible to continually keep supply on
hand.
We this week publish our paper on half sheet.
If wo are successful as to procure enough for
the next two numbers, until our stock arrives,
it will be published on whole Sheet although
not so large as our usual size.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

The Schooner Drift setr.-Last week we sta.
ted that the schooner Drift, with all hands ana
passengers had been lost, on her trip from ST. Jo
seph TO Chic go. II was the opinion of all At
both places. We learn by gentleman who loft
Chicago a few days since, that sho has arrived
at that port safe and sound. When the storm
,ne up she was in sight of Chicago, and find
ing It impossibls to get INTO tho harbor, turned
md stored for Grand River, where she arrived
in safety. Aftor the storm abated, she safely ar
rived at Chiclgo.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
BUCKs TOWNSHIP.

In this township, tho late election was held al
four places. The law makes it competent for the
Inspectors to hold it at two places only. Mr.
Bowman received majority over Mr.. Swan, Of
IS votes in the township, which is "a more thar
Mr.. Bowman's majority in the county.
The election being vitiated by this proceeding
Mr.. Swan or his friends could have successfully
contested Mr.. Bowman's election, and set in
the House of Representatives must have been le
glly awarded to him. These facts were known
before the time had expired for contestDg tn
election, and represented to Mr.. Swan, and hi
friends wished to contest it, but no utterly refu
sed to take his scat in case it was given him, con
sequcntly Mr.. Bowman is allowed Quot, though
illegal possession of his Office.
The law is as follows
"An act to provide for holding elections: Sec
LIST. BE it enacted by the'Senate and House o
Representatives. Of the State Of Michigan, Thai
in all elections to be held in this State for repre-
sentative to Congress- for State and county Off
GERS. and for members of the Legislature, it shall
DO competent for the Inspectors of elections, il
the several townships, should they deem ths sam
necess Try to hold the election in two different pla
Cos in their respective townships, any thing il
any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Approved, July 25, 1885,"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

These counties elect 80 members of as
assembly, and form parts Of the second,
third, fourth, fifth and seventh senate dis.
tricts. 9 ai.b 4lG
The opposition have undoubtedly elected
majority of the assembly; probably two
To one. .aF ll
The results in the senate districts are
not sufficiently known to speak with certain.
ty. But the federal candidates are undoubt-
eddy elected in the first, fourth. seventh and
eighth and probably in this the 3d) and
in the second. We have no information
from the sixth; and nothing beyond Onei.
da from the fifth.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

The height Of Speculation now is in iur.
ming the furrow. The settlers in every di.
recton are ploughing "like all creation"
determined that mother earth shall discount
pretty freely next year. The oxen do not
have time TO chew their cuds and the women
are fretting because their husbands will not
come to dinner. Some of the settlers are
perfectly crazy in the matter, and one Of
them has gone so far as to swear, if some
one will only bridge the rivers or make
them fordable, he will turn a straight furrow
from Galena to NewsOreans without stop.
ping his oxen long enough to drink or ris-
ing from his cushioned seat where he fid.
dies upon his plough. Hurrah for Illinois
the land to marry girls and of rich farmers!
As the hen gathcreth her chickens under
her wing, SO will she, in two years from
now, distribute corn and grain among the
Yankees.--Chicago Dem. es..
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BANK,

TIE Books for subscription to tho st. Joseph
county Bank wern lust evening closed, the whole
amount ofstock ($l00,O00 being subscribed, ana
tho 10 per cent in specie having boon paid in &C
corl;ng TO law. A notice publish d n mother
column Of our paper TO day, callingsan olectio:,
of directors, which will take place in thirty days.
There is also q notice given by the Treasurer Of
the Institution, in compliance with the unani-
nous vote of the stockholders, requiring Sec
ond instalmcnt of ten per cent. TO BE- Paid in on
the twenty first Of December, and another in
s,alment of ten per cent TO be paid in on the
following day. The Bank will undoubtedly 60
into operation by the 22d or 23l of December.
This will be a valuable institution for western
Michigan. II is located at Centervile, this coun-
ty seat of st. Joseph county. The stock was
taken chiefly by the substantial flrmsrs and bust
ness men Of the county, and consequently the in
torests of tho institution will be tho interests OF
St. Joseph.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

The Constitution says, that three of the
societies met on Mr.. Gbson's farm, Yonge
street. last Monday,at noon, TO play sodgers.
They went through the military exercise
with great precision, marched to the music
of flies, flutes. &C., fired great many
rounds of powder-cheered for Mr.. Papin.
eau, DR.. .Rolph, Mr.. Gibson and others
land retired to their homes in excellent
spirits about five in the afternoon. Messrs.
Gibson and Mackenzie addressed them on
the state Of public affairs, many men being
present--samples of home made cloth from
-Graham's were exhibited and many orders
given--and it was determined rigidly to
adhere to the stunning the use of mer-
iehandize that had paid taxes to Heads GO
rvernment. A majority of those who thus
resolved are wealthy farmers and mechan.
les. Only 35 men had guns, the rest had
chiefly oak sticks but we learn that this
defect viii be remedied next time they meet.
The Lloydtown boys, like their neighbors
of East Gwillimbury, are wide awake.
They are divided into companies, muster
100 strong,irain regularly, are well armed.
have plenty ofammuntion, land are to man
loyal to the country.
hHa A gentleman of this city who left Mon.
-ctrcal about week ago, states that Sir John
Colborne, has fixed his head quarters al
) Sorrell,, about As miles below Montreal; on
{ the ST., Lawrence. He has about 24OO
disposable men scattered over the country,
? to keep down a resolute and indignant
people, 100000 strong, besides their allies,
including militia of $4,000 men, fiji to
bear arms. In Montreal our informant
saw from 1000 TO 1900 men training in
the Place d'Armes, or public square OF the
city. They went through the exercise with
great precision, and appeared to be abl,
ofiicered. ~.
The disposable military force now in
Lower Canada consists Of the 33d, 46th, LIST.
and 39d regiments, Of six companies each;
two companies of the oath regiment, and
four Companies Of the Royal Artillery ia all
about 5000 men.
The different sections Of the Sons of
LiberfF1 mustered in considerable strength
on Sunday aftern on, at Coteau st. Louis,
I on the farm of the Hon. ID. b. Viger, in
rear offbe Bishops church. There could
no, have been less than 1900 effective men
embodied: = They were put through the
military evoluions with much credit to
themselves. The military division of the
Sons Of liberty is composed of mitiamen
Of all ages. Among them are many who,
as Voltigeurs, or embodied militia, have
met ihbseneiny and conquered in the battle
held, which can be said of few Of the off,
4 GERS Of the regular troops. ---Montreal YIN.
dicafor.? w slo'1s ~ rf
The light companies of the Goth regi.
ment; with Capt. Compton and Lieutenant
LORD Cochrane, 60 up this evening in the
John Dull 10 Sorrel. Two companies OF
the 66rh and two Of the s3rd, with some
pieces Of ordnance, will leave early in the
beginning Of next week for CarriIon, ON the
Lakeof the Two Mountains, Three Rivers
William Henry, and Chambly. Twenty
our horses for the use Of the artillery az
Montreal, went up on Monday evening last.
nsebec Gdzefte.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

Branch County Bank. The entire capt.
tai stock ofihis Bank has been taken. And
the necessary preparations are being made
to put 1t into operation at the earliest pos
sibe period. A meeting of the siockhol.
ders will be held on the 10th of December
for the purpose of organization.
This institution will go into operation un.
der the general Banking System adopted
by our Legislature, at its last regular ses-
sion. The wisdom Of this system, and its
adoption 10 The wants and interests Of our
citizens, are every day becoming more and
more apparent. BY this law all may enjoy
equal banking privileges, for there is no
monopoly--no exclusivcness here. No
character, granting power TO some at the
expense of others enters into this system.
but il is equally open to all. II is based
upon true democratic principles, "dispens.
ing its blessings aibe to the rich and the
poor"
To the minds OF some, however, there
are objections to il. These arise from the
supposed facility which it offers for the prac-
tee Of fraud and imposrtions upon commu-
nitv, and the readiness with which the Law
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

NEW GOODS NEW GOODS =!
~ THOS. MOSELEY is receiving from Now
York and Boston his fall and winter stock OF
Goods. The assortment il extensive and well
selected for this market Contemplating new
arrangement in my business the ensuing spring,
my entire stock is offered for Cash, wholesale
md retail much cheaper than any goods are
bought in this country. Merchants whose stock
is reduced will find it to their advantage to call
and examine. Among my goods are
Super blue and black broad cloths;
Cadet mixed do, cassimcres, bulIalo cloth
hunters cord. mcrnos, circassiaus, flannels.
rose. blankets, bro. din. table cloths, oil cloth
covers, corded skirts, silk velvet, padding,
canvass, drilling, merino shawls, buck nit
tens and gloves, wooden socks, hosiery, UNI.
brellas, &c. E..I
Molasses, N. o., p. r. and Havana su-
gar, young Tyson and black Tea, raisins,
currants, candles, soap, mustard, coffee, 2
doz. shovels and spades, 3 doz. cast steel
axes, so kegs cut and wrought nails, &c.
Constantine Noo. Is. 6w72
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may be avoided. But these objections are
entirely obyiated, if the public officers hav-
ing charge ofthis matter are honest, and
efficient in the discharge ofthe duties which
the law imposes upon them. And If they
thus discharge those duties-if ample, and
the required security be given, there is NO
more, and in fact, not so much danger
from these, as from chartered institutions.
1t is also evident that from the number which
has been, and will be established, than the
circulation of their Bills will be more cir
cumscribed, and more confined to their
own immediate ncighborhood, where al
may be informed of their solvency, and
thus they will be more secure.-Mich. Star
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
From the Albany Argus.
THE ELECTION.

The uniavorable rsults in our own coun.
ty, given yesterday, were only the prelude
of an adverse political tempest that seems
10 have swept the state. AS yet we have
oot heard of single county in which the
democratic ticket has succeeded: and we
include among them some of the Oldest and
irmcst strongholds fthe democracy. We
shall not at this moment stop to inquire in.
10 causes. 1t is sufficient now to give re.
suits. The following are the returns as far
rs received:
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
2ANIgSa RAI@.

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 IL Co., in which great variety OF
useful and fancy articles will be exposed
for sale 10 the highest bidder.
Among the various articles may be emu.
merated -
Geatlemen's fine Shirts, Collars, Plain
and Ru62e Bosoms, Stocks, CravatS, Cloth
Caps, Bead Purses. &c. Ladies' embroi
dered Capes, Ru1ges, aprons and Wori
Bags. Children's Caps, Hoods, and A.
proas. Also many other valuable and use.
ful articles, and great variety of FANCY
PIECES, such as broidered and embossed
Baskets. Boxes, Needle Books, Pin Cush.
ions, Card Cases, Emcrys, Perfumery
&C., &c.
The Ladies have taken unwearied pains
to procure greater variety Of articles, land
TO prepare their work in style of taste and
beauty far superior TO anytheretofore and
AS their object is purely benevolent one,
they hope 10 receive the liberal patronage
=. ~ q: q cc"iii'Shiehcd and generous public.
Refreshments viii be provided by the Ia.
dies, for ali those who may choose TO par.
take. no
Sale to commence at 6 O'Clock.
White Pigeon, November 10Th, 1887.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

A CARD FOR YOUNG HOUSE.
"a KEEPERS.-Just received at the cash
store of TIOS. MOSELEY.
IL doz. Eastern made fancy chairs;
600 lbs. live geese feathers;
10 pieces bed ticking;
bales brown sheeting
1000 yards shilling calico, with batting
for comforablos !;
Brass kettles, tea.kettles, shovels and
,ongs, and-irons
Tea trays, coffee mills, knives and forks,
bed cords, crockery and tin ware. M
With many others very desirabls in this land
of promise.
Nov. Is. c3jHI 6w72
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
To the Electors of ST. Joseph Countv

The undersigned beg leave to announce
that Mr.. ALEXANDER v. SILL, resi-.
dent in Cenireville, is candidate for the
Office Of Treasurer for said county, to Gil
the vacancy of G.. Lancaster, resigned.
As special election is called, apd to be
holden in tho several townships throughout
the county, on the 25th day Of November
present, we respectfully recommend to the
notice Of the elective citizens Of said coun.
ty, the above named gentleman to fill said
vacancy.
Reposing implicit confidence in the ca.
pabilIty and integrity of Mr.. Sill taking in.
to consideration that the statute requires the
Treasurer TO hold his Office at the seat OF
Justice. and believing said Office to be Who'll.
ly limited in its bearings upon politics, are
sanguine in saying that MIR. Sill will receive
united and successful support for said Of.
flee. J. w. Coffinberrv.
Cyrus Ingerson,
G. Bronson,
J. w. Talbot.
Centreville, Nov. Is, 1897.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
The Baltimore Sun tells Of a retired SEES

The Baltimore Sun tells of a retired sea
captain who has crossed the Atlantic ninety
six times (; visited the West Indies thirty
times never cost the insurance office one
dollar escaped shipwreck and loss ofspar;
was never so sick as to be deprived of ia
king the deck up to this date has escaped
the head ache; and his teeth are as good
as ever. He ought TO be made captain of
teamboat.-Post.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
The Susquehanna.--"Our cake is all

The Susquehanna.--"Our cake is all
dough-" The return Of the steam packet
New York, from Charleston, yesterday, re-.
moves all doubt. Capt. Spinny distinctly
states, that on Sunday morning, at 10
o'clock, he passed under the stern of the
Susquehanna-read her name-saD The
passengers, among aohom pcre several Ia.
dies--and was sufficiently near 10 have
thrown biscuit on board. The ship was
twelve leagues east south east from Cape
Henlopen. 1t was calm, and she had all
her sails sct--heading east ard no other
vessel then in sight.--[Ne,o. York Daily
Ncrs
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
LEGISLATURE.

*[One democrat and one federalist have
received certificates Of election in the 9th
district, though beth democratic candidates
are actually elected. The law required
that the votes should be canvassed in the
Senatorial districts on the Saturday If the
same week Of the election, and it was an
utter impossibility for Mackinaw and Chip.
pewa to get in their returns in season for
the canvass. The actual majority for the
democratic Senators is some 80 or 40 votes
without Chippewa.1
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22
BY STEVENS T. MASON, ~
Governor in and ,rer the State of MieBiGsa.
A


Holding in reverence the custom Of anna.
ally devoting particular day to the services
of Him who controls the destinies Of nasions.
and in conformity with a usage which has
prevailed in this state, do hereby appoint
THURSDAY, THE rHIRTIETH DAY OF NovEN.
Der NEXT, as day Of public Thanksgiving
and Prayer; and do recommend to tho
people of this State, that retaining from all
employments inconsistent with tho duties
and solemnities Of the occasion, they repair
TO their respective places Of public worship
and unite in suitable acknowledgement 10
the "Giver of every good and perfect gift,"
for the many merces he has vouchsafed TO
US as a people; that we may thank him
for the blessings of civil and religious frce-
dom, and all the advantages of a republi.
can form of government, for the favorable
seed time and the abundant harvest. for
exemption from disease, and all national
calamities; for all we can reasonably want
on this earth, and for the guidance Of a 70.
ligion that can secure TO us happiness here.
after; that we beseech Him TO take our BE-.
loved country into His holy keeping. and
that he continue it land Of liberty, virtue
and intelligence.
IL testimony whereof have heTeunso
set my hand, and have caused
TO be affixed the great seal Of
Be-" the State, this 10th day Of %.
tobcr, A. II. 1897. M
STEVENS T. MASON.
By the Governor tet
KNITTING PnIrcH1rrx,
Secretary Of State,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

Sentence.---We learn from the Cincin.
natl Wing of the Goth inst. that Bryon Coo.
ley, convicted of the murder of John Ram.
DO, was sentenced to be executed on the 25th
of November. Cooley it will be rcmem-
bered, onticed Rambo to walk with him a
few miles below the city, some months
since, and when seated together, deliberate.
ly drew pistol and shot him.--Detroit
Morning Post. m n
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Positively for one year onlyN

THE WINGS HAVE CARRIEDNEWYORK
We have received partial returns from the cleo
tions in the State of New-York TheWhigs have
carried every thing before them this time. The
Albany Argus says that the House of ReProsen-
tatives will stand about two foderalists to one
democrat
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

A Bank is about going into operation in The
city Of Detroit, under the General Bank Law
We copy the following from the Free Press, or
the subject:
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-11-22

The flags of the shipping in the port OF
New York, were all half mast on Thursday
in consequence of the death of John S. Cra-
ry, Esq.
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COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE.

COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE.
The undersigned at the suggestion Of his
friends, is induced to offer himself as a can.
didate for the Office Of County Treasurer,
which is now vacant BY the resignation Of
G. Lancaster, Esq. The subscriber from
bis long residence and general acquaintance
in the county deems it unnecessary to say
much on the subject, but would respectful.
ly state that if elected no pains shall be spa.
red to Gil the Office with credit to himself
and the county the trust reposed in him.
THOMAS w. LANGLEY.
Ce.,yrr;r. NJ -
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NJOTHCE.-DR. MARSHALL'S Fobri.
~ fuge Pills, are warrant d a sp ciic In Fe-
yer and Agus or Intermittent and Remittent Fe-
yer. These Pills can be exhibited to persons of
Ill ages and both sex.
p. s. A supply of them constantly IN hand at
F. Bungly's Grocery in Constantine.
Six ere sufficient for the cure. Price so cents.
w. II. MARSHALL, M. D.,
Surgeon Of tho Militia in the State of Mch-
gan.
Constantine, Nov. %. 73tf