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From the Philadelphia Saturday Chronicl,
A HUNGRY LION.

A writer in the South African Journal
relates that Dutch settler at the Cape,
Lucas Van Nuuren by name, while riding
one day across the open plains, saw lion
at some distance. Lucas made circuit to
avoid him, but soon porc eived that the lion
had mind to have some converse with
him, before permitting him TO part. The
Dutchman had no arms, and his horse was
jaded; yet, on approaching favorite spot,
he set spurs to its sides, and galloped of, as
the only chance for life. All the Dutch are
stout gentlemen, which was greatly to the ri
der's disadvantage in the present instance.
The lion, nimble and furious with hunger,
speedily overlook the fugitives, and at one
bound lit on the horses back behind Lucas,
brought the whole TO the ground the Dutch
man, happily was unhurt, and crawled from
the spot, leaving the lion SO intent on wor-
rying the horse, as not to notice the doings
Of Lucus, who made off with all possible
speed, to the nearest habitation. 10 the
fercencss of the lions appetite the man
owed his life.-On returning to the spot,
next day, few clean picked bones were all
that renamed TO substantiate the Dutch.
mans story, who, in telling it afterwards,
used always to lament the loss of his saddle,
and to consider that abstraction as the worst
point in the lions conduct, "seeing (as
Lucas gravely observed) it was thing
for which he could have no possible
use"
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From Galagher's Journa
MUSQUITO'S SONG.

in the dreamy hour Of night I'll HE,
When the hum is hushed of the weary fly,
When the lamps are lit, and the curtains drawn,
And sport on my wings till the morning dawn.
In the festive hall where all is joy,
In The chambers hushed where the sleepors lie;
In the garden bower where the primrose SMILES
And the chirping cricket the hour beguiles;
In these I'll sport through the summer night,
Andmortals to vex, I'll bite, I'll bite.
There's one view with an evil eye;
A flame ofpride in his breast spy;
He breathes in the Lutte with masters skill,
And listening souls the rich strains fill
With tho rapturous thrill of melody;
But he carries his head SO haughtily,
I'll play him trick; in his happiest swell,
When the lingering thrill, with magic spell,
Holds all entranced-I'll wing my flight,
And pop on his nose, and I'll bite, I'll bite.
There's poet KNOWN the still midnight,
He plies his pen by the taper light,
And wearied of earth, in a world all his own,
With fancyhe rambles, where flowers are strown,
OF fadelcss hue; and he images there
A creation Of beauty in the pure still air
With the world aroundfrom his sense shut out,
He needs not the buzz of my roundabout;
But when a new image has broke on his sight,
Ere he give it existence, I'll bite, I'll bite.
And the long courted vision shall vanish while
In snug little corner shall watch him, so shy,
As he thumps his brow in a burning rage,
And dashes his brow DER the well-fied page.
L see young maid in her chamber mapping,
And know that love at her heart is tapping;
She dreams of youth, and smiles in bliss,
As she pouts out her lips to receive kiss.
But she shall not taste the gentle delight,
For I'll light on her lips-and I'll bite, I'll bite.
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Manhattan Bank.--in connection wit h
the discussions of the times, and as mat
ter of curiosity on other accounts, the fol.
lowing statement respecting the privileges,
of one of the chartered companies of this
State may be interesting to many rea-
ders:-
Pure and Wholesome Water is the motto
of the Manhattan Company, and has been
as far back as we can recollect having
been made sick by tasting some of it.
However, they now advertise that their new
water works at Blocker street furnish wa
ter of the purest description from a well
bored some $50 feet deep. This history
of the Manhattan Company is known to but
few and we shall not attempt here to detail
it, except in few particulars. The cele.
brated Col. aaron Burr drew up their char
ter for them, and corded it with his usual
talent. The clause which gives them bank
ing privileges is but a few lines, and proba-
bly,, from its peculiar phraseology, utterly
escaped the notice of the honest Legislators
of the time. They have often, undoubted-
ly, Justly forfeited their charter, by failing
to furnish tho city with pure and wholesome
water, which was the condition upon which
it was obtained; but they have managed TO
be several times recognised by the state
Government as banking institution, and
it would now be difficult TO touch them.-
Their charter is perpetual and exclusive.
No other means ESQ says the company can
be used to supply the city with water ex-
cept their pipes. When the Croton river
is brought to the city they will probably
seize upon it, and compel the city to pay
them million or so to have the advantage
of it. The stock ofthis company is owned
chiefly by one individual, and hence it is
almost independent ofthe public. With q
large capital perpetual charter-undel
the control of despot, it can do what il
pleases. If its capital were larger, it would
be indeed monster dangerous TO the pub.
lie veal. This bank is one of those evil:
which as there is to be no end 10 them, VIC
must make up our minds to endure.--It i.
as much beyond our reach as the Golfers Of
the rich corporation of Trinity Church
were from the claims of Anake Jants.-N
| Y. Sun.
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lone," "almost saying mama"- sitting in
the center ofthe table and rolling an orange
to each, and replying to the caresscs of all
with grace and significance mover in the
world seen--except from the youngest OF
every happy home. "Riches may take to
themselves WINGS" thought |, "and fly a.
way" but the love of parents, of brothers
and sisters, the beauty and joy of infancy,
the riches which Heaven has ordained and
watches over, nerer fail.
The clouds passed off and we went to
Hoboken. The grass freshened by the re-
cent shower, seemed greenng under our
feet. The birds were on the wing singing
a tedeum for the return of spring. The
buds were bursting into leaves, the dog
wood was just unfolding its white blossoms,
and the violet, opening its blue eye. "Na-
ture has not .tailcd," thought |. "Oh that
the worn disappointed, heart-sick denizens
of yon city would come forth, and enjoy a
possession common to all which wealth can
not buy, nor poverty sell, chartered by
Heaven, and Independent of this bank-note
worldw
On our return Imet in the boat my friends
Mr.. and Mrs. E. They have shared the
disasters of the times, without having
provoked them by speculation and extrava-
gance, and now were about to leave their
beautiful house in--Square for a
humble country lodging. They were both
cheerful, she rather more so than usual (;
and when remarked this she said, 81 have
a reason for it. now know what we can
and what we can't lose; and the balance is,
beyond estimation in our favor. This is
no place or time for sentiment" She CLAN.
ced her eyes fondly from her husband to
her little boy who held her hand, cor |
would tell you what Of most precious | have
not lost, but even here | may say that
though my husbands business has failed,
his integrity, ability, industry, and enterprise
have not failed" "Neither," thought |,
'does the fidelity of true hearted wife, her
tenderness, fortitude, and elevatedncss, put
her to what trial you will, ever fail.
The next day was Sunday. In the eve.
ming our pastor preached upon the times,
and from the text "who shall separate us
from the love of God;" and believe not an
individual left the church without sense
of the littleness ofthose temporal possessions
that are liable to fail, and deep gratitude
for those eternal and ilimitable riches that
are offered to our grasp. When came
home found the following note from Hell.
en- ].
any dear friend, my father has at last
consented that shall! not participate in the
general bankruptcy, SO pray come to-mor-
row, the day originally appointed for my
wedding, and witness my non.iailure.-
Thanks 10 my mother, | have been so in.
structed in domestic economy, that may
indulge in the luxury of marrying the man
| love-"
A Partisan belle, during the cholera pan
ic, painted over her door, ''no cholera to
be spoken of here" would go little
further, and during the panic, not only pre-
scribe the agitating topic, but suggest 9th
crs, which, if duly considered, would re-
lieve the pressure to which even the goot
and manly are too passively yielding.
New. York, May, 1887.
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Wholesome Adrice.-TheS Salisbury lie

Wholesome Adrice.-The Salisbury He.
raid (England) gives the following:
For a fit Of IdleneSs.--Count the tick.
ings of a clock do this for one hour, and
you will be glad TO pull off your coat the
next, and work like a negro.
For a G of Extravaganza and folly
Go 10 the workhouse, or speak with the rag
ged and wretched inmates of Jail and you
will be convinced,
Who makes his bed of briar and thorn,
Must be content to lie iorlorn.
Fora fl of Ambiiion.- Go into the church
yard, and read the grave stones they
will tell you the end of ambition. The
grave will soon be your bed chamber,
and the earth your pillow, corruption your
father, and the worm your mother and sis
ter.
Fora fl ofrepining.-Look about for the
halt and the blind, and visit the bedrid-
den afflicted and deranged; and they will
make you ashamed Of complaining of your
lighter Affections.
For a fl Of Despondency.-Look on the
good things which God has given you in
this world, and at those which he has prom.
ised to his followers in the next. He who
goes into his garden TO look for cobwcbs
and spiders, no doubt will find them while
he who loobs for flower, may return into
his house with one blooming in his bosom.
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A Bite.-A very important STRIPPING
whom favoritcism had raised to the dignity
of quarter master of a regiment of infantry,
wishing one parade day to dismount from his
charger for the purpose ofwetting his whistle
and adjusting his spurs, called out in very
commanding tone to spectator, who was
near him
"Here, fellow, hold this horse"
"Does he kickl" bawled the person adj
dressed.
"Kick No |! take hold of him."
"Does he bite r.
"Bito? No take hold Of the bride,
say"
"Does it take two TO hold himl'
"No."
"7hen hold him yourself"
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WARE HOUsE,-T

EABINET WARE HOUSE,-Ten
u doors below the Mansion House, Main
street. VIM. GALLIGAN respectfully informs
the public that he continues his business at the
above stand, where he manufactures and keeps
constantly on hand every description of CABINET
WORK, comprising Sofas, Couches, Sidebodrds,
Secretaries, Bureaus, Book Cases, Wardrobes,
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 good as can DO procured
in the country or in New York, and he fiatters
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 band, Mahogany,
Curl Maple and Painted Grecian CHAIRS; like
wise, Scroll, Crown, and Roll Top Fancy do, to-
gcther with common Windsor, and most other
kinds, all of which will be sold twenty-five per
cent cheaper than can be purchased in this market
Cooks Patent Mahogany Knobs, Mahogany
boards and venecrs, and varnish, for sale at tho
most reasonable prices. His friends are particu-
larly invited to give him call, and patronage
generally is respectfully solicited.
Buffalo June 20, 1886. 1yl
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Before Mr.. Biddle accuses the Govern.
ment of having stopped specie payments,
and compelled him to do SO, would it not
be well for him to hand over the eight MIL
lions of Government money, which the ad-
ministration have been trying for two years
to get out Of his hands 1t looks well for
him whilst holding on TO eight millions Of the
peoples gold, accruing from the Govern
ment stock in the old United States Bank,
to be talking about refusing to redeem his
paper because the Government has SET him
the example. IN. II. Patriot.
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BOOK STORE


ceiving since the opening Of navigation, and rca
still receiving their spring and summer supply of
BOOKS g. STATIONERY, consisting in part
of the following:
Ainsworth's Dictionary,
Intellectual Powers, Moral Feeling,
Poor Rich Man, Melchampe,
Old World and the New,
Family Library, Edgeworth Works,
III. More's Works, Locke's Essays,
Mackenzie's Receipts, Smiths Grammar,
Public and Private Economy,
Aaron Burr, Falkner-a novel by Mrs. Shelly
Economy of Health, Sea Stories.
Pilgrims Progress, new edition,
Hieroglyphical Bible,
Wayland's Economy,
Pirates own Book, Lafayette,
Sacred Poets, Harlan Page,
Hollis Missionary Anecdotes,
Great Teacher, Mammon,
Wayland's Philosophy,
Child at Home, Path of Peace,
Mother at Home, American Eloquencc,
Modern Accomplishments,
Dick ON Covetousness,
Political Class Book,
Nevin's Memoirs, Students Manual,
Young Mans Guide,
Young Mother, Social Choir,
Mans Closet Library, Albums,
Bush's Hebrew Grammar,
How's Works. Hebrew Bible,
Robinson's Gesenius, Eddy's Addresses,
Days Algebra, Goodrich's G.. Grammar,
Painshau's Rome, Questions TO do.
Esop's Fables, Hane's Lectures,
Greek Reader Dearborn's Byron,
Shakespeare, Bony's Architect,
Buffers Analogy,
Coleridge, Shelly, &c.
Marshalps Washington,
Crayon Miscellany,
American Gentlemen, Flints Survey,
Heman's, Chalmers Rogers, Kirby's Works,
Buckland's Geology,
Book of Pleasure,
Milton, Young, &c. &c.
Lebrun's Telemaque,
Christian Manual, do. Companion,
Churchman's Manual,
Guide to Fellowship,
Chapman's Sermons, Protestant Questions,
Young Disciple, Thornton's Prayers,
Cotton on Country,
Early Years of Hobart, &c. &c.
Together with very extensive assortment of
of the very best quality. PA
PER ofevery description and the very best con-
stantly on hand. Fine CUTLERY, Music and
Musical Instruments, QUILLS "a superior lot)
and large assortment of SCHOOL BOOKS.
Detroit, June ii. 81
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1t is with much pleasure that we make the
gloomy subject of politics and finance give place
for day, to the brighter picture Of the following
exquisite little sketch, by the most gifted and pop
ular author of our country. There is an appro-
priatcness in its happy hearted cheerfalncss at the
present time, which will make its beauty felt by
all, and which, to those who know the amiable
author, will have a characteristic charm, which
they would hordly consent to share with the adj
miring thousands, who will perhaps only think
when reading it, Of the author of Hope Leslie
and the Linwoods.
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A flock ofsheep, sixty-four in number,
belonging TO Mr.. Z. Clark of New Milford,
Conn, were every one of them killed by q
single flash oflightning, few days since.
They were under a tree which was struck,
and the entire flock were stricken dead by
the same bolt---several Of them being found
standing dead on their fect.--N. Y. Gaz.
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bound to speak-but if he does speak, he
is bound to say just exactly what's right;
and until he is sure of saying that, he says
nothing at all. What world this would
be if we were all quiet old men in spccta-
cles, and thought great deal more than
we talked.
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Cause of the Present Pressure D.
Salomons attributes much of the present
embarrassment to the death of Mr.. N.
Rothschild, whose remarkable talent and
facility in equalizing the exchanges exten.
ded its influence throught every branch OF
the monetary concerns Of Europe and A.
merica.
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SMlTHS Il BOWMAN, having receiv-
~ ed re-supply to their former stock Of Goods,
which consists of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Cut
lery, Medicine, Crockery, School Books,
Blank Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking
Glasses, Window Glass, 7 By 8, sby 10,
and 10 By IL.
All of which they offer for the lowest cash pri-
ces. They would also inform their friends and
customers. both in st. Joseph and Kalamazoo
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
rcling, 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 their store, they will give
tIlonl pass which sllal pay their Ferrmge across
to and from Three Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1887. 3ltf
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" LL1II y II| II< HORNS, uunters' rocket do,
Flutes with NON one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies. Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
10 bottoms, small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
I]ugIe crooks and shanks. Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found of the celebrated
stamp of Breton! one of Claudofs famed in
rtruments, and one containing the stamp of
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above large ASSORTMENT of Pr
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors, Preceptors for the flute, fife,
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
bugle and fageolet,
Also, LAccordeon, Mouth harmonicons,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
&c. &c.
As soon navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, and
the assortment kept full. Pianofortes will be con-
stantly kept ON hand, together with all the neo
music as soon as it is published. Music Associa-
items will be furnished with every thing in this
line, on the most reasonable terms.
l.. l.. MORSE.
Detroit, June 90, 1886. 1yl
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OURsTITUTE FOR CALOMEL

SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMEL.
~ Miles Pills, the Genuine Hygeian Modi-
cine of the American College of Health, proves
on trial to possess all the good qualities, and none
of the delcterious consequences of Calomel For
sale by GEO. FREESE.
Volinia. District Agent
Also III. b. Houston, Kalamazoo; Milo Wins
low, Allegan; Charles Gregory, Joncsville Jas.
Heron, Charleston; Shoulder Il Co., Coldwater;
Martin G. Whitman, Whitmanville; Kellogg e.
Chaplin, White Pigeon; w. A. Sanger a. Co.,
Mottville; w. Il. House e. Co., Constantine I;
Smith g. Bowman, Three Rivers James Smith,
Schoolcrafi; Sub-Agents.
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I'm PRESS, A new edition of Practical and
Mental Arithmetic on new plan, in VIII ich
mental Arithmetic is combined with the use of
tho slate containing a complete system for all
practical purposes; being in dollars and cents
Stereotype edition, revised and enlarged with ex-
erciscs for tho slate. To which is added prac-
teal System of Bookkeeping. By Roswell G.
Smith. SNOW & FISK, Detroit,
ID. DURGES e. 80. Hartford.
w. MARSHAL g. co. Philadelphia.
Dcfroit June 20.
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& COFFIN, BRISTOL

- 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 vcnity--among which, are Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Iron and nails Crockery,
Boots and shoes, Hats and Caps, ready made
clothing, Drugs Medicines, &c. &C.. together
with variety Of Goods, embracing almost eve.
ry article adapted to the country trade, all of
which they will sell at prices that offer induce
ments to customers.
N. b. Produce of all kinds taken in exchange
for goods. January IL, 1887. 30
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HID ELIGIOUs WORKS.--Borne's

HID ELIGIOUS WOK IA S.--Borne's
III Notes, The Young Christian,
The way to do good, Memoir of Bedell,
Great Teacher,
Beechers. Views in Theology,
Philosophy of Benevolence,
Doddridge's Rise and Progress,
Every Day Duty,
PASTORS Testimony,
At the new Book Store of
BAGG, BARNS g. CO.
June l4,-50 Woodward Avenue:
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Constantine, Nov. Is, 1886. 90
lust ,RECEIv-

Shears, Brass and Glass Commode Knobs,
Pad, Trunk and Door Locks, Knockers, Door
Latches, Blind Fastners, Candle Sticks, Pock-
ct Pistols, iScre,os and Scre,o Drivers. Brit
ania and Tin'd Iron Table and Tea Spoons,
every variety of Hinges, Spurs, Curry Combs,
Facets, Shouels and longs, dc. &c. &c.
Also, great variety Of Whips, Whipstocks,
Riding Whips, &c. &c. For sale by
ISAAC j. ULLMANN.
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DLANK BOOK MANUFACTO-
- RY.-The New Book Bindcry of tho SUBJ
scribcrs is now in full operation, and orders for
Blank Work, of every description, will DO thank
fully received, and will meet with prompt attcn-
ton. III Woodward Avenue below
Kings Corner Ss-a BAGG, BARNS g. co.
Detroit, June Ia, 1887. soy
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VUILES' PILLS AND JULEP-

MILES PILLS AND JULEP.-
NH The Genuine Hygcian Medicine of tho
American College of Health. The subscriber
having been appointed District Agent for the
west part of Michigan, for the sale of the above
Medicine, and publications ofsaid College, is pre-.
pared to appoint agents. on application, in all the
different villages in his district.
Volinia, Mar. 1897. GEO. FREESE.
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GOODs.-Tho

NRESH GOODS.-Tho subscriber has
~ lately received new supply of seasonable
mon colored do. dark prints; sheetings; wool
en- blankets; Canton fannels; wooden socks !;
wooden gloves, lined cotton do; worsted comfort
ers, sc. &c. Also, supply Of cotton batting,
wicking, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gether with his former stock of goods at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
G. l.. MILLER.
Constantine Nov Is 1886 GOV
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ii I'm DOZEN PALM LEAF

- ~V HATS-just received and for sale
wholesale or retail, as low as can be bought NTH
specie, in any OF the eastern cities. Merchants,
who are out of the article are invited to call and
examine. ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine May 80, 1897. 40
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M USIC STORE.---MUSICAL IN
Nl SHIPMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and for
salc at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand of s.
Wells, desoascd) where those wishing to pur-
chasc arc invited TO call and examine for them
solves. Tho following articles can be found
among ~ stQck now On hand
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lNSTANTINE REPUBLICAN,
DANIEL MUNGER,

E~1ry Wednesday Morning, corner Of Canaris and
Water streets,-at his Printing-Oficc and Book
store over the Bank. Stairs, south side.
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n ONDON BOTANIC vEGETA-
IL BILE SOAP, SO justly celebrated for its
very superior qualities in cxtricatng grease of
cycry kind from gentlemcn's clothing; also, oil,
paint tar, etc., without doing the least injury to
either cloth or color. Dor sale by
C.. G. BRISTOL.
m~H;alo. juno, 90.
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(S2 SO, If paid in advance;
TKRMs( 90, after the first months; or, PER ANN.
I Q SO, ut the end of the year.