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


Wisner's and BRAKES Pamphlet.-We
caution the public against placing any con.
fdence in pamphlet lately published at
the Courier Office, purporting to be cor
rect account of the late trial of Irish vs.
Wisner and the People VS.. o. ID. Richard
son, T. w. Barber, Benz. Irish and w. 5.
Henderson. 1t is tissue of slanderous
falsehoods from beginning to end. There
is no truth in it. 1t was got up by Messrs.
Geo. w. Wsner and Thomas j. Drake
for electoneering purposes: and is calum-
ny from the first to the last. In the first
trial the jury decided against Wlsner, and
in the second-the court, John F. Leroy,
ESQ.,, whig, discharged the accused. This
surely is sufficient to prove that Wisner
was at fault in both cases, and that the
pamphlet is libel.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18
For Judge of Probate,
Cyrus lngeH.sOIl.

Dirorce of the Banks from Government.
I'm the Senate to-day, on the third rea-
ding of the bill enabling the Government to
manage its fiscal affairs without dependence
on banks, the Hon. C. G. CLAY of Alaba-
ma, concluded the discussion on the part of
the friends of the measure with some excel
lent and judicious views. andrwas followed
by Mr.. SoUTHARp Of New Jersey. The
final vote was then taken, and stood for the
bill TWENTY SIX, against it TWENTY. Mr.
CUTHBERT OF Georgia, and Mr.. MoUToN of
Louisiana, both of whom we believe would
have supported the measure, have not at.
tended during the session. The former,
we regret to learn, has been detained by i'll
health. All the important Recommended
tons of the Presidents Message have thus
received the sanction Of the Senate. So
far as the House has given indications of
its feelings by Legislation, there is good
ground to believe that it will sustain the
other branches olGovernment. If it should
be SO, stability in the public finances will
soon impart steadiness and security to all
the money transactions of the country.
The banks and merchants will operate on
sound capitals of their own, and regular and
safe dealing will be the consequence.
Credit will take leave of its balloon and
walk soberly on the earth. Paper will
cease to be money, unless it can command
it; and The farmer, manufacturer, and me-
chanic. will, when they sell the produce of
their toll, obtain for it something in return,
not of such evanescent value that, like eth
er, they must hasten to consume it, lest its
essence should escape before reaching their
lips.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18
THE suB.rREAsURY SYSTEM.

The Sub-Treasury bill passed the Senate, on
the 4th inst, by the following vote:
Yeas-Messrs. Allen, Benton, Brown, b.
chanan, Calhoun, Clay of Ala, Fulton, Grundy,
Hubbard. King of Ala, Linn, Lyon, Morris,
Niles, Norvell, Pierce, Roane, Robinson, SEWER,
Smith of Coan., Strange, Walker, Wall, Will
Jams, Wright, Young-26.
Nays--Messrs. Bayard, Black, Clay of KY,
Clayton, Crittenden, Davis, Kent, King of Geo.,
Knight, MKean. Nicholas, Reynolds, Robbins,
Smith Of Ina, Southland, Swift, Tallmadge, Tip
ton, Webster, White--20.
We think there is no doubt now but the Sub.
Treasury System, recommended by the Presi.
dent, will pass the House, and become law
We copy the following article from the N. Y.
(Whig) Courier e. Enquirer:
"Important from Washingfon.-We learn
from gentleman in Washington, that there is
no longer any doubt. TINT the sub-treasury bill
will pass the House of Representatives provided
the administration urge its adoption So much
for the principles of the Conservatives"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

New Nomination---base attempt at decep-
tion.--We were shown yesterday hand
bill purporting TO be issued by "Many dcm-
ocrats" nominating our fellow townsman,
Edward d. Ellis, ESQ.,, for the office oil
Governor. The object Of the handful
seemed to be to carry the idea that Mr..
Ellis was nominated by the democrats of
Monroe county, and would be supported
by them at the approaching election, in
stead OF Governor Mason. We were a.
ware that attempts were making to produce
division in our ranks, and to draw away
from pie regularly nominated candidate
the support Of some Of our friends. So far,
however, as Monroe county is concerned,
those attempts will meet with total fail
ure. The party here will 60 together.
No appeal to our local interests-no full
some compliment to our local pride, will in
duce thedemocratic party TO break from
the regular nominations.
We have reason to believe that these
hand bills are circulating in other counties
in this state, accompanied with a statement
| that such nomination was made at q large
democratic meeting in this county, and that
Mr.. Ellis would receive our support. This
is utterly false. No meeting has been held
in this county to make new nominations;
but on the contrary, at County Conven-
ton, resolution was adopted with great
unanimity to support Gov. Mason and Mr..
Mundy for reelection in November.
Since writing the above we have seen a
hand-bill under the signature of John
Wright, stating positively that ''the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Ellis was made by large
number Of the democrats Of Monroe" we
state explicitly that no public meeting in
Monroe county has made any such nom.
nation--and that we have inquired of many
of the leading members Of the party here,
none Of whom ever heard Of any. We
know that John Wright was here few days
but we utterly deny the truth Of the asser-
ton that large number of Democrats OF
Monroe" ever made the nomination refer
red to. We know also the democracy OF
our friend Mr.. Ellis too well TO believe that
he ever did or would permit the use of his
name.
The handbills above mentioned are is
sued from press in Detroit. So base and
palpable are the falsehoods contained in
them that their authors dare not circulate
them in this county. The only copy we
have seen ofthat signed "Many Democrats
Of Monroe county," was received from De-
troit by wing of this city.
We have only to say to our friends at a
distance, "Be not deceived" This attempt
to divide and destroy our party-whether
instigated by those who are openly attached
to the wing interest, or by those who hyp.
ocriiically pirate of democracy, will meet
with no countenance from the democrats OF
Monroe. We hope this nefarious attempt
at deception and division of the party may
meet with its deserved result,-stamping its
authors with merited disgrace, and falling
harmless at the feet of those whom it was
intended to injure.-Monroe Times.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

Resolved, That Stevens Il. Mason, and
Edward Mundy, are the friends ofthe peo-
pie, and the people know it; that they have
Imanfully sustained the rights of our state,
and its best interests, ever evincing an en-
tire devotedness to its welfare That we
believe them 10 be estimable citizens, and
faithful public officers, and that the remem.
Drance of their virtues will be green spot
upon memorys waste, when the names of
their traducers shall have deservedly pas
sed into oblivion.
Resolved, That the measures recon-
mended in the Presidents late message, re.
ceive our entire and decided appreciation.
On motion of Gen. Burdick,
Resolved, That committee Of five be
appointed to present an address to the de.
mocratic republican citizens of the Sd Sem
atorial district.
The following persons were appointed
said committee
N. II. Finney, Of Kent; Justus Goodwin,
of Calhoun; ID. v. Bell, Of St. Joseph, c.
L. Stewart, ofKalamazoo J. N. Caulk.
ins, of Branch.
On motion of Gen. Brown,
Resolved, That the following persons be
appointed by the convention, Central Com
mittee, whose duty it shall be to apportion
the respective delegates to which the sever
al counties of this district shall be entitled in
the next senatorial convention.
kalamazoo. Il. p. Sheldon, C. E. Stu
art, Gen. Burdck.
Berrien. Thomas Fitzgerald.
Calhoun. Justus Goodwin.
Kent. N. II. Finney.
s., Joseph. d. v. Bell.
The following persons were appointed to
act as "a Sc iatorial Corresponding Commit
tee for the several counties, composing the
Sd senatorial district
G. E. Stuart, Justus Burdick, T. P. Shell
don. Kalamazoo county ID. v. Bell, st.
Joseph county Hiram Alden, Branch
county Tbos. Fitzgerald, Berrien coun-
ty Justus Goodwin, Calhoun county.
On motion ofD. Munger,
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
convention be signed by the President, Vice
Presidents, and Secretaries, and published
in the several Democratic papers through
out the state.
On motion of III. X. Clarke,
Resolved, That this convention adjourn
sine die.
BENZ, SHERMAN, Pres't.
JusrUs GooDwrN, ". p,,.
JOSEPH VIcKERY, "
CHAs. Smith. Secretaries.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18
ALEXANDER III. REpFIELp,

The following resolution. among others, was
adopted at Democratic meeting, held in one
Of tho Wards, in the city of Rochester, N. Yok.
We are inclined to the opinion that g General
Banking Law," will find many strong friends
and warm advocates in the next Legislature Of
that state IT is deservedly popular with the PEG.
pie, and seems to be tho least obnoxious 10 cen.
sure, of any system of banking that has yet been
adopted.
Resolved, That actuated by the views fire..
quently expressed by the Republicans of this
Ward as well as those of tbs county at large, we
earnestly invoke the attention of our Democratic
friends throughout the state, to the propriety o.
terminating all special legislation respecting
Banks, by the adoption of a GENERAL LAW
which shall preclude monopoly and favoritisin
and effect between the Banks and the state gov
ernmment, separation akin TO chat which tn,
President recommends with reference to sucl
corporations and the General Government.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

Some six months since, tho wings of the city Of
New York, held meeting after meeting, to petit
ton the President to call Congress together, for
the purpose of relieving the country from the
financial embarrassment under which it wus suf-
fering. He issued his proclamation, converting
Congress-; and in his message he very clearly
gave his opinion as to the best course to be pur-
sued, to effect the desired object. The prcbabii-
ty is, now, that the measures he recommended
will DO adopted by Congress-, at this session but
every measure Of relief that has been proposed,
either by tho President in his message, or by the
administration members of Congress, has met
with the most decided opposition from the wing
party in that body. They wish to see the coun-
try in trouble until they can get the ascendancy,
knowing full well, that in ordinary times, their
party can effect nothing. When there is g~,-
eral pressure in the money market drought the
United States, they have fine chance for cleo.
pioneering, by laying it all to the measures of tho
administration this is the grand secret of the
game-but It will not DO. The people are not
such silly fools--thcy can SEQ through all ri,eso
schemes.
The Sub-Treasury System is a good one and
when adopted, and under full operation, the coun-
try will DO very materially benefited and reIiev-
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

The Pontiac Administrations to the
late election Of member Of Congress, Ben
jamin Irish bet with George w. Wisner Of
that place, fifty dollars that Isaac E. Crazy
would get majority Of 20 votes over Hez-
ekiah G. Wells, in that township. The
official result of the canvass was declared
to be majority of 80 for Wells, whereup-
on the fifty dollars in stake was paid over
to Mr.. Wisner.
Some days after the election, and in con.
sequence of the general belief that Mr..
Crary did actually receive the majority bet
upon, which was lost in consequence Of the
robbery of the ballot boxes, Irish brought
a suit against Wsner to recover back the
money on the above grounds. A trial was
had which occupied several days, and du-
ring which a sufficient number Of votes
were examined to satisfy the jury that era.
ry did actually receive a majority of more
than twenty votes over Wells in the town.
ship Of Pontiac, and they brought in accor.
dinghy, verdict for the plaintiff for the
fifty dollars. ~ So 90
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

Liverpool Cotton Market.--It gives NJ great
pleasure to perceive the rapid improvements in
the Cotton Market, in different parts of the Uni
ted States, and at foreign ports. The Liverpool
Times says" If we were to judge of the state Of
trade from the Liverpool barometer, the cotton
market. we should say that it was never more ac-
tive than at present. The sales the week before
last amounted to 10000 bales, and last week to
not less than 1900. This is very nearly at the
rate of 5000 les per day for six consecutive
days.. and is at least 80 per cent. above the ave
rage sales, The unusual activity in the cotton
market arises partly from the smallness OF tho
stock held by the manufacturers. partly from the
impression that prices have reached and passed
the lowest point, and partly from very active
demand for manufactured goods, and especially
for twist, at Manchester and other places. The
accounts from most Of the .other manufacturing
districts also continue to DO favorable. Consid-
ering how little has been dono in tho production
Of goods in any part of the country since Janua-
ny last, there can be no doubt that stocks gene
orally are getting low and this circumstance,
united to the abundance of money, and the favor.
able prospects for the harvest, both accounts for
and justi6es the present activity. The prices Of
raw produce generally are advancing; cotton
wool has advanced, on an average Of Id per ID
| during the last six weeks; silk has advanced
still more; iron is 2Ss a ton higher, and lead is
improving rapidly in price. Judging from these
and other indications, we believe the the pressure
is nearly passed, and that the prospects for the
future are favorable. We should hope that the
terrible warning Of last winter will not soon b
forgotten"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

The Third District.---By the following
letter.. from western friend, it will be seen
that the Hon. Calvin Britain declined re-
nomination for the office Of Senator from
the third district, which he now holds, and
to fill which, Vincent l.. Bradford, ESQ. Of
Niles, has been nominated by the democrat
c party. Although his place is to be filed,
if Mr.. Bradford succeeds, by a very COM
petent successor, his retirement from the
Legislature will be no slight public loss.---
Maj. Britain is a gentleman of fine talents,
Incorporating integrity, decided in his re-
publican principles, and of great experience
in public affairs, and he deserves to be well
remembered by his constituents, whom he
has faithfully served.--Detroa Fres Press.
Extract Of letter to the editor, dated
Kalamazoo, October 6, 1887:
"DEAR SlR.-The Senatorial Convention
at Schoolcralt on the 4ih inst, with great
unanimity, nominated Vincent l.. Bradford,
ESQ.,, of Niles, for Senator, 20 take the place
of Major Britain. The nomination is pop.
ular one--Mr. Bradford is favoraby known
throughout the whole district, and the south
ern portion of it too well estimate his talents
and appreciate his usefulness not To give
him decided majority over his opponent.
Maj. Britain having declined re-elec-
ton to the Senate, his friends united in Sc
Letting Mr.. Bradford, who will get strong
vote on the reservation, as he has always
advocated the interests of the settlers. If
the democratic party is true and faithful to
its members and principles, he will receive
a handsome majority in the district. Our
district will be united on Mason and Mundy,
and no scheme of the enemy or trick of any
Of the federal disorganizers will divert the
popular will and feeling from sustaining
faithful officers and tried servants"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18
CASS COUNTY DEMOCRAIC CON.
VENTJON


At large and respectable meeting Of the
Democratic Republicans Of the county of
Cass, held at the Court House in Cassop-
oils, agreeable 10 previous public notice,
Jacob Silver was called to the chair, and
Alex. II. Redfeld appointed secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been
stated, it was. on motion of Abie Silver,
Esq,
Resolved, That the meeting proceed to
ballot for four delegates 10 represent this
county in The democratic senatorial conven-
ton, to be held at Schoolcraft, on the 4th
day of October next.
The following persons were, by ballot,
elected said delegates
James Heron, of Volinia Jacob Silver,
ofLagrange George Redfeld, of Ontwa |;
and John w. Abbott, of Howard. II was,
on motion of Geo. Redfeld,
Resolved, Theat each of said delegates,
who shall be unable to attend said conven.
ton, have power TO appoint some proper
person to attend in his place.
Resolved, On motion Of John NJ. Ad.
ans, ESQ.,, That the nominations for rep.
iCooh'""'OS 10 '''"uO ny viva NOCc VOtc !.
Whcreupon, William Park, of Paragon,
and Alexander II. Redfcld, of Lagrange,
were unanimously nominated to represent
this county in the next House of Reprcsen-
tatives.
BY similar vote Joel Broom, Esq, was
nominated for an associate Judge, and
Bark Mead. Esq, for Judge of probate,
both of Ontwa. Dauid Crane, of VoIinia,
was also by like vote, nominated for the
Office Of coroner.
Resolved, unanimously, on motion ofCy.
rus Bacon, of Ontwa, That the members
of this convention will use all honorable
means in their power, 10 promote the cleo.
ton ofthe persons now nominated by them.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by tho Chairman and
Secretary, and published in the Niles Ga.
zettee, the Constantine Republican, Kala.
mazoo Gazette, and Democratic Free
Press.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JACOB SILVER, Chm.
ALExR. II. REDFrRLp, Sec'y.
Cass County, Sept. 80, 1897.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18

Maine Election.--Humbugge Humbsgged.
Those of the wing party who fred 100 guns At
Detroit, on the strength of the Glorious NeUs
from Maine" must have felt rather cheap. when
they heard that there was no election by the peo-
pie in that state.
From the Maine Age, Oct T.
No Election for Governor By the people.
We anticipated, as we said at the time,
that more or less errors would be discov.
cred in the tables of the votes publishes in
our paper Of the Goth inst. Errors are m
avoidable in the first returns received. We
knew also that there were discrepancies
between our returns and those published in
the federal paper printed in this town. We
have been busiy engaged in obtaining
correct information as to all disagreeing
statements, with view to ascertain def
nitely whether there was or was not an cleo
ton by the people. The result Of our in.
ouires shows that THERE Is NO ELEC-
TION, and confirms the belief expressed,
that the variations from the true vote, in
our first tables, were quite as numerous a.
gainst US as in our favor.
Immediately after the tables Of the Ken.
nebec Journal appeared, we carefully noted
all the discrepancies between their returns
and our own. In about every case, we
have ascertained beyond doubt, the pre-
else state of the vote, and made the tables
which we subioin to correspond thereto.
We challenge investigation into our cor
rectness. They will not vary fifty votes,
either way, from the official canvass.
To our federal opponents who have was
ted their powder and deceived themselves
and their friends so wofdlly, we have no
words of coincidence to offer. We advised
them to keep cooll-we notified them Of
the errors in their statements-we caution
ed them against shouting before they had
got out Of the woods; but all in vain !!
They chose to make fools of themselves,
by celebrating victory they never had
won. And now they must digest, as best
thew may, the dose Of their own prepar-
ing.
We give our friends joy of the result.
The treachery Of leaders, the want of or
ganization and exertion in the democratic
party, has not yet betrayed the state into
the hands of the federalists. We are moi
sold to the bank, and if we exert ourselves,
we never shall be.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-10-18
DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT MON.
ROE.

In pursuance Of previous notice, large
and respectable meeting Of the citizens of
the county Of Monroe was convened at the
house of j. Loranger, on the evening of the
7th inst. On motion, GILBERT PALMER, of
Exeter, was called to the chair, 81 w. CHASE
appointed secretary. On motion of Hon.
Edward ID. Ellis, committee of five were
appointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense os the meeting.
Whereupon, +. ID. Ellis, E. ]. Quinn,
G. Il. Harlston, J. Mcbride, and John
Brotherson, were appointed said commit.
tee, who, after short absence, returned
and reported a number Of resolutions, of
which the following were adopted
Resolved, as the sense Of this meeting,
That we adopt, as the basis of our political
action, the principles laid down in the no.
tice in pursuance of which this meeting has
been convened, as follows:
Poltics.-Democracy, as incucated and
practiced during the administration of Tho.
MAS JEFFERSON.
Banks.-Legitimate banking upon actu.
al specie basis, one dollar on hand to two
or two and a half in circulation the issues
to be secured by unincumbered real estate,
appraised at two-thrds its cash value, and
the individual liability of stockholders at
common action in case Of default to pay on
the part of the banks. A system of free
banking; all banks whatever to be placed
on one general footing, and no special char
tiers. TO be hereafter granted. A speedy re.
sumption OF specie payments.
Imprisonment for debt.-No imprison-
ment for debt except in consequence of
fraud.
State Rights.--A vigilant watchfulness
on the part OF the States of this Union, over
their rights to sovereignty. in contradistinc-
ton to the encroachments of consolidation.
Resolved. That the candidates nomina.
ted for the Legislature, in this county, or
who may be nominated in this senatorial
district be requested to publish, under their
own signatures, declaration of their views
and sentiments, and the course which thew
will pursue If elected, touching the princi-
Piles entertained and avowed by this assem-.
bly, as previously expressed and that the
same be laid before this meeting on the day
to which it shall stand adjourned.
After the adoption of tho foregoing, it
was, on motion,
Resolved, That it is inexpedient, in the
opinion OF this meeting, to send any dole
CATION to Detroit, or any other place, with
a view to any new nomination for State Of.
fcers.
Resolved, That we are opposed to the
recommendation Of a meeting purporting to
have been heldin Rochester, Oakland coun-
~, on the 23d ult., requesting State Con.
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E. N. Bnrpcrs, Bank Com, Detroit.

National Bank Question Scttied.-Martin
Van Buren,, in his late message. declared himself
decidedly opposed to the establishment Of Ma
tional Bank. The Senate, after long debate.
sustained the President in his opinion. by pas
sing resolution by majority oftsoo to one, de-
claring that the prayers of the petitioners for a
National Bank ought not to be granted" And
on the 5th instant, the House of Representatives
resolved, by vote l22 to 81 "thsf IL Is inerpe.
dent TO charter National Bank" A card
was published in the Globe, signed by eleven
members of Congress who wore absent when the
votewas taken, stating that had they been presons
they should have voted for the resolution, whom
the vote would stand 1873 against the establish.
ment of National Bank, to 81 in favor.