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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
THE MESSAGE.

We make short extract from communica-
ton published in the Globe, signed "Virginia.'
We believe the author but speaks the sentiments
of a great majority of Virginia, of the whole
south, and of the north.
"But my chief object in addressing you
this short letter is to express my proud sat-
isfaction at the fact that the doctrines of the
Virginia shool have at length received the
sanction of the head of the great republican
party of the Union. Such is the force of
truth, such the power of principle, that those
great doctrines are at length beginning to
command universal assent, and have even
from the north assembled the presidential
chair. With what pride must the spirits
of the great statesmen of Virginia, of JEFF
ferson, of Mason, and of Taylor, behold this
spectacle. Their whole lives were spent in
defending and enforcing those cardinal prin-
ciples, which they did not live, however, to
see fully adopted. They left them to their
sons and disciples as legacy for the bene-
fit of posterity. In this faith they died,
with the full confidence, that sooner or later,
it would become triumphant, or our liberties
must perish. The bones of Mr.. Jefferson
would almost leap from their graves for
such an opportunity Of realizing and putting
in execution his cherished opinions. What
a subject of pride it should be to Virginia
that her saving doctrines have been fully
adopted and strenuously recommended by a
northern president! She. should feel more
exultation, if possible, than had it been one
of her own sons. She has conquered New
York with the sword of the spirit. This
message will be hailed throughout the Old
Dominion with enthusiastic exultation. 1t
will find an echo in the heart Of every true
Virginian. There is no salvation for this
country, am persuaded, unless through an
honest adherence to the good old doctrines
ofthe Virginia school, which must ever form
the creed of the true republican, and which
we have just heard SO nobly adopted and
eloquently expovnded by that worthy disci-
pie of Jefferson, Martin Van Buren,
Under the banner which he has just
unfurled, the Democracy will 60 on con.
quering and to conquer. 1t is a privilege
to combat under such leader, who has
courage to to avow the truth, and fortitude
to maintain it. Honor to Martin Van Bu-
rem"
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UNITED STATES BANK.

We copy below, an extract of a letter from
LANoDoN CHEvEs, Esq. on the subject of the
Bank Of the United States. Mr.. Cheves, it will
be recollected, was President of that Bank in the
the year 1920. His opinion of the propriety and
constitutionality Of such an institution, ought to
have powerful effect upon the minds Of the peo-
pie.
81 have always born testimony to Mr..
Biddle's talents and general fitness for his
station. Our fate was to encounter very
different circumstances, and the results were
necessarily very different. | am very sure,
however, that he has made larger profits
for the stockholders than | should have
done under equal circumstances. have
always been of opinion that Bank of the
United States neither ought, nor ought to
be permitted, to conduct its business with a
view to the largest possible profits, and,
therefore, | should probably have done a
more limited business. AS to the late Bank
of the United States, have but very gene.
raj notions of its transactions since | re-
signed. Ihave been principally struck with
the extent of them on some occasions, |
had no interest in it. If on any occasion,
! supposed its course TO be wrong, felt that
it would appear Liberal, and be indicate
in me, to become critic of the conduct of
my successor. If in the struggles Of the
bank to be rechartered, my opinion was
against it, (as in fact it was,) | never
theless was silent. The relations in which
| had stood to it forbade me to manifest OPP
position to it, in any way or in any degree.
1t is now no more, and am free to declare
that am opposed to national bank in any
shape. | always believed it to be uncon-
stitutional, and my experience and obser-
walton have satisfied me that it is inexpedi-
ent, unnecessary, and dangerous.
LANGDON CHEVES.
When we reflect upon tho fact that the Presi.
dent of the United States Bank, (Mr. Biddlc,)
when he found the people had condemned that in
stitution, paid to the State of Pennsylvania
THREE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS as bo
nus for charter from that State, the more we arc
satisfied Of the correctness of the above alluson
What must be the profits of an institution that
can pay for its charter three millions of dollarsl
1t must be evident to oil that the enormous profits
made By such an institution, comes directly or in
directly from the producing class Of community
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Cause Of Reioicing.-The editor of the
United States Gazette admits that il is only
in seasons Of distress to the country that
the opposition have any chance Of success,
and have cause for rejoicing, and that in
time of prosperity they are beaten and
routed. lie accordingly exults on account
of the success that has attended their late
labors, growing out of the present state of
the country, and their representations that
it has resulted from the course pursued by
the national administrations. Ii is certain
ly no very strong evidence in favor Of any
cause that il can prosper, and its friends
can hope for prosperity, only in times of
general distress and suffering. Vultures
grow fat on the carcases Of those who are
slain on the field of battle, and anguish and
die with hunger when peace and prosperi.
ty pervadc the land. So in seasons of
gloom, difficulty, and distress in the coun-
try, the opposition prosper, and have their
seasons Of Joy and rejoicing, and when con.
tentment, prosperity. and happiness prevail,
they see their cause sinking and expiring.
baltimore Republican,. a
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON-
VENTION.

The Democratic Republican Electors of
the County of st. Joseph, are respectfully
requested to meet in their several townships
on the Odd day of September inst, and ap-
point three delegates each, to attend Coun.
ty Convention, to be held at Centrevile, on
the 30th day of September inst, at 10 O.
clock, p. M. for the purpose of nominating
suitable candidates for Representatives from
this county, to the State Legislature and
to appoint four delegates TO the Senatorial
Convention to be holden at Schoolcraft on
the 4th October next. A full representa-
ton from the several towns is particularly
desired, as there will be other business of
great importance to transact.
Centreville, September 2, 1887.
ID. ". BELL,
p. X. TOLL,
s. w. TRUESDELL,
THOS. w. LANGLEY,
G. LANCASTER,
Central Corresponding Committee for 81. Jo-
seph County.
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e-Emption.-Wc copy the following extract
of letter, from the Hon. Robert Lytle, on the
subject of Pre- ,mption claims. We are perfect
ly satisfied that Presumption bill will be passed
by Congress, at the next regular session. This
has become a matter of some considerable impor-
lance. The actual settler should have Pre-
emption right--but we shall never advocate the
passage of a bill which will give the same privi-
lege to the spectators.
"PUBLIc LANDs.-The Hon. Robert Ly-
tie, Surveyor General, thus writes to one of
the Surveyors in Wisconsin:
Gas it is probable that Congress, at its
next session, will pass a presumption law,
you are instructed to note, in your survey
ing, the improvements upon the public lands,
their situation and the name of the claim
ant. This information is desirable to ena.
bic land officers the better to decide who
are entitled to pre-emption." si7,
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From the Trenton Emnoriunf

Wing Prospects.--The Democracy have
elected a President and Vice President, who
hold their Offices for four years from the
fourth ofMarch last. The Democracy have
a majority of about two to one in the Senate,
which cannot, under any circumstances, be
materially changed in the next three or
four years. The appointing power IS
therefore, in their hands. The Democra.
cy have elected decided majority of the
House of Representatives for the next two
years. The peoples party are, therefore
in the ascendency in every branch of the
Government. Under these circumstances
we advise the Wigs to be quiet, and the
Banks to resume specie paymcnts.-Their
game has failed. After they have fired
their guus and thrown up their hats, in ties.
timony of their joy that they have not been
more soundy beaten, we trust they will
settle down, and demean themselves like
good citizens, in a minority--which they
may rest assured is their position for at least
twenty-five years to come.
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Michigan, That so much ofthe twenty fourth
section of the act to which this act is amen-
datory as requires the township board of
school inspectors to make out and transmit
to the county clerk the report therein spcc-
fed, on or before the fifteenth day of No.
vember of each year, is hereby so amended
as to require them to perform the aforesaid
duty on or before the first day Of November
in each year.
Sec. 2. So much OF the thirty-ffth Sec
ton of the act to which this act is amenda.
tory, as makes it the duty of the clerk OF
each county, and before the first day of No
vember OF every year, to make and trans.
NIT to the superintendent Of public instruc-
ton the report therein specified, is so amen.
ded as to require him TO perform that duty
on or before the fifteenth day of November
in each year,.
Sec. 3. So much of the fourth section of
the act TO which this act is amendaiory, as
empowers the district board of any district
to sue for and recover the penalty incurred
by any person for neglccting or refusing
TO give notice of district meeting as re-
CURED by the second section Of said act, is
hereby so amended as to make it the duty
of the township board Of school inspectors
to sue for and recover such penalty.
Sec. A. Whenever any suit shall be
brought against any school district, the pro-
cess shall be by summons, copy of which
shall be left with the director said district,
at least ten days previous TO the return day
thereof
Approved June %, 1887.
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In both Houses of Congress, yesterday,
bills were reported for authorizing an issue
ofTreasury notes, TO enable the Treasury
to meet the current demands upon it. A
bill for this puspose will probably pass both
Houses !; but tits doubtful whether any 9TH
eract Of any sort will be passed at the pres.
ent session, unless Legislation be thought
necessary to authorize the proper extentions
of time on the merchants bonds. -National
Intelhgencer o. the l3th.
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We copy the list of pretended Banks, from
the Buffalo and other papers, which we shall con-
tinue to do, until our readers apprizod of the
fraudulent paper in circulation. Much of the pa
per of these pretended Banks is in circulation in
Michigan.
The "BANK OF OrrAwA," Montreal, Lower
Canada. .tt
The "MERcHASr's BANK" Montreal do.
The +" MECHANICS BANK" Montreal, do.
The "Sr. LAWRENCE BANK, and LvMBER Con-.
PANy," Lower Canada. .sr
The " MECHANICS BANK" St. Johns, L. G.
The "BASK OF BRocKvrLLE," l.. G.
The canadian BANK" st. Hyacinthc.
The "ExroRTrNe, MNINo and MANUFACTURING
COMPANY Jackson, Illinois. The only Banks
In Illinois arc the State Bank and lis Branches,
and the Bank of Illinois, Shawnectown.
Tho "KIRrLANp BANK" Ohio, (thc Mormon
Bank,) is another fraud,
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From the New-York Courier & Enquirer
LATER FROM ENGLAND.

AT an early hour this morning our news schoon-
o. reached the city from the packet ship United
States, Capt. Holdrcge, from Liverpool, which
sailed on the 18th ultimo. We have received by
her Liverpool papers of that date, and London Of
the evening of III, preceding day. The length of
h, Presidents Message compels us to give as
brief a summary as possible of the contents.
The London money market is without change.
Consols on the 7th are quoted for the account 81
Oh. Excheqier Bills 81 to So premium. The
packet ship England had arrived out with about
half million OF dollars on merchants account.
and the Courier of the 18th says, ave may rca.
sonably hope that in few months we shall have
confidence restored, as well as a sound trade BIO
tween the two countries" The Sun of the 5tll
says, "'The last American packet has brought a
fresh supply of American Bank Bills, and owing
to the abundance of money afoat, they are taken
off speedily"
The last election returns published, shew the
state of parties in the House of Comraons at that
time to be MInisteralists 238, Conservative 229
The Conservative party are in high spirits, and
their papers confidently predict that the Mel
bourne administration will be unable to retain
their seats. Mr.. O'Connell has been returned
for the city of Dublin. Mr. Hume has lost his
election in Middlesex.
There is nothing important from France. In
Spain Don Carlos has again escaped from his
pursuers, and is again as strong as ever. He is
in the neighborhood of Saragossa. Upper Gaia
onia is almost wholly in the power of his parti.
tizans, and the division under Zaratequi, which
crossed the Ebro, continues to advance.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 7.-Cotton.--Thero was a
fair demand for Cotton on Saturday last, and the
previous weeks prices were fully maintained
The sales were 1000 bags. Yesterday the market
opened with good demand, and 5000 bags were
sold, including 500 on speculation, and 400 for
expectation, at trifiing advance on Fridays quo.
tations.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

At meeting of the Democratic Electors Of
the township Of Constantine, held at the Amcri-
can Hotel, in the Village of Constantine, on Sat-
urday Evening, the ga inst, Maj. ISAAC J.
ULLMAN was called to the Chair, and ALBERT
CHANDLER appointed Secretary.
The Chair explained the object Of the meeting
to be, to select three delegates to represent this
town in the County Convention, to be holden at
Centrcville on the 30th of tho present month
Whereupon, on motion, it was
Resolred, That committee Of six be APP
pointed to introduce names of suitable persons
to be supported by this meeting delegates to the
| county convention.
The Chair announced Messrs Chas. S. Ad-
ans, j. Porter, Nathan Syas, Chas. Robinson
Jas. M. Hunt, and d. Munger, as said commit
tee.
Aftor short recess, tho above committee re-
ported to the meeting the names of the following
gentlemen, to represent this town in the county
convention, viz:
Messrs. WATSON SUMNER,
VIM. C. PEASE.
and DANIEL MUNGER.
On motion, Resolped, That we do accept the
above report, and adopt it as tho will of this
meeting.
On motion, ResoIped, That committee of
three be appointed to prepare resolutions express
sive of the views of this meeting.
Messrs. w. ii. Adams, Watson Sumner, and
Daniel Munger, were announced by tho chair
N H. a. H.
ported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted.
Resolred, That we view the measures rccom
mended by the President of the United States,
with regard to the Treasury System, as an act
which will receive the sanction of great ma
jorty of the people of the United States.
ResoIUed, That in STEVENS T.. MASON, Mi
chigan has found dignifed and faithful public
servant, an honorable and high minded man
and that the many important services ho has rem
dered to our young State, entities him to the con.
fidence of his fellow citizens. And we pledge
ourselves to use all honorable excrtions for his
| reelection.
Resotued, That in the nomination of EDwARp
MUNDY, as Lieut.. Governor, the convention did
but speak the will of the Democracy of Michigan.
Resolped, That the Democrats of the town Of
Constantine, feeling themselves to be part Of
the sovereign people of tho State of Michigan,
will, at tho approaching November election, ex-
ert themselves to maintain mi purity, the cause
of Democracy.
On motion, Resoloed, That tho Delegates
elected have power to fiji any vacancy which
may happen in their number.
On motion, ResoiUed. That the proceedings
of this meeting BIO signed by the officers thereof,
and published in the Constantine Republican.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine
die. ts
ISAAC J. ULLMAN, Chairman.
albert CHANDLER, Secretary.
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The following persons were then appointed q
committee to draft resolutions expressive Of the
feelings of the meeting: w. A. Sanger, Jonas
Hartman, M. w. Waiting, John G. @. Ranch,
and Il. #. Steuart--
Whercupon, the following resolutions wcro
unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, That We approve of the measures Of
the present administration Of the General snd
State Governments.
Resolued, That we will support STEVENS r..
MASON for Governor. and EDWARD MUNDY for
Lieut.. Governor, at the ensuing election.
Resolped, That we conceive the procecdings
at Pontiac at the last Congressional election, as q
vile outrage upon the people of Michigan.
On motion,
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the President and Secretary,
and published in The Constantine Republican.
HARVEY COOK, Chm.
~ r
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FOR GOVERNOR,
STEVENS L. MASON.
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR,
EDWARD MUNDY.
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given, that Convcn.
ton will be held at Scdoolcraft, on the 4th
day of October next, at two o'clock p.
NJ, to nominate suitable person for Sen
ator for the Third Senatorial District, in
place of CALVIN BRITAIN, whose term OF
service expires in December next. The
different counties in said Senatorial Dis.
trict, are requested to send delegates to this
Convention. 1t is important that all the
Counties should be represented.
BY order of Democratic Central Cor.
responding Committee.
Kalamazoo, July 30, 1887.
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Extract Of Lettrr to the editor Of the Balti-
more Gazette.
Washington City, Sept 12.---We had an
important report from the Committee Of
Ways and Means to-day, accompanied by
bill to authorize the Secretary Of the
Treasury to issue treasury notes to the a.
mount oftwelve millions of dollars, in notes
of no smaller denomination than one hum
dred dollars.
The bill is similar to the one that was
passed in the year 1912, during the suspen-
sion of specie payments at that period. II
passed, twill no doubt afford great facilities
in the transmission of payments by mail
in sound currency and yet, am inform
ed il is to be opposed with great zeal. AL
though lcannot see any thing Objectionable
in the bill, which the ways and means have
proposed, your merchants understand this
subject better than do, and any comment
that | might add will be superfuous. The
bill will be taken up Tomorrow, and re.
ceive the speedy action of the House.
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Michigan Election.-The Democratic
candidate for Congress (Crary) has been
elected by majority of between 100 and
1900, over Wells, (whig.) This was test
Of the relative strength Of the two parties.
The black sheep that have been feeding
in the democratic pastures during the trans.
formation of the territory into state, have
all gone back now to their own sorrel and
mullen fields. They calculated that their
flock had multiplied into democracy OF
numbers" during their sojourn in our camp
but they've gone home with flea in
their ear. The returning political wave al
the November election will fetch back e.
nough floating votes to give the republican
candidate for governor 2 or 1000 majority
That is to say, Michigan has done well
and intends to do Observation-Disclosures I'D.
perfiser.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27

Salaries 10 Governors. the table
in the Toronto Constitution, it appears that
the four Governors Of Upper and Lower
Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia,
receive annual salaries amounting to $92,
600, while the Governors of24 States in the
Union receive but SE4,7s2.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27

Col. Webb of the Cour. & Enquirer, New
York, and the Hon. Mr.. Gholson, Member of
Congress from Mississippi, came very near fight
ing duel. The arrived at that stage of the dis
ease generally dsnopinatcd "load talk" when it
suddenly "fashed IN the pam"
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boundary of Lwin.--Ts bounded on the
north by shocmaker's Shop, on the south
by Shoemaker's Shop, on the east by
SHoEMAKER's SHoP. and on the west by
SHOEMAKER'S SHOP s
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The Hon. John C. Calhoun and his friends are
coming over to the support of the measures re-
commended by the President ofthe United States.
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A Sgn.-The Vermont Statesman, here
tofore wing paper, has pulled down the
-fedrcal banner, and raised tho democratic
flag. ltgoes for the administration and de.
mocracy.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT MOTT
VILE.

WILLIE.
At a Democratic Meeting held at the house Of
Samuel z. Yelling, in Mottville, on Saturday,
the twonty-third day of September, HARVEY
COOK, Esq. was called to tho chair, and o. f.
Thompson Esq. was appointed Secretary.
1.-The object Of tho meeting having been stated,
the following gentlemen were chosen as Delegates
to tho County Convention, TO be held at Centre
illc on the 30th inst.
Mcssrs. o. =. THOMPSON.
C1AUNCEY MAY,
pANL. ORsDOURN.
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At the request Of the Superintendent of Public
Instruction, we re-publish the School Law, this
week, which will be found on our first page.
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val, or disability to act Of any one OF the
inspectors, the board shall fill such vacancy
by appointment.
See. 81. Whenever any district board
shall fail to supply any vacancy within the
time limited in section eighteen, the board
Of inspectors shall fill the same by appoint.
ment.
Sec. 80. The inspectors shall be entitled
to receive for their services the sum of one
dollar per day, to be audited and paid as the
accounts of other township officers are au-
dited and paid.
Sec. 33. Any person elected or appoin-
ted school inspector, who shall neglect or
refuse, without sufficient cause, TO serve
as such shall forfeit to the use oftho school
fund of his township, the sum of twenty.
five dollars, to be recovered rs prescribed
in the twonty.third section of this act.d
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Officers required to transmit TO their success.

SWo cH U'ec'
Sec. As. Each and every officer created
by the provisions of this act, who sh, II re.
ceivc, by virtue of his Office, any books, par
pcrs or moneys, and shall refuse to deliver
the same to his successor in Office, or shall
willuIly mutilate or destroy the same, OF
any part thereof, shall be deemed guilty of
rnisdemennor, and liable to q fine of no:
less than fifty dollars, nor more than five
hundred, ut the discretion ofthc court.
See 40. This act shall take effect on
and after the first Of April next.
Approved March 20, 1887.
AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED
IAN ACT To PROVIDE FOR THE OR
GANIZAT1ON AND SUPPORT OF PRI-
MARY SCHOOLS"
Sec. 1. BE II enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of The State Of
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Central Corresponding Committee for 81. 10
seph County.
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ALBERT CHANDLER, Secretary.