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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-10

1t will be recollected, that a committee Of
thirteen was appointed, at one ofthe public
meetings, to consult upon means of relief,
for the suffering patriots Of Canada. twill
also be recollected; that this same commit
tee, in public circular protested against
any unlawful means Of relief, in manner,
which drew forth the approval, even ofsome
Of the Canada papers. In consequence
of many threats, which have reached them
thro' Mr.. Mcleod, who is believed to be
a man in confidence with the Canadian au-
thorities, this committee, Of thirteen, have
issued the following circular
AT a meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of 13, on Canadian affairs, held on
Monday, the 25th ofDecember, present the
entire committee.
The following preamble and resolutions
were offered and unanimously adopted !:
Whereas it has been represented to this
Committee from good authority, that indi-
viduals attached TO the government of Up
per Canada, in Upper Canada. have threa-
tened TO violate the neutrality of our ter
ritory and to attack the city of Buffalo. for
the frank and manly expression Of the sem
timents ofiis citizens on the present contro-
versy in the Canadas, and whereas the duty
of defending our soil from invasion and in
suit devoves upon the citizens of the coun-
try from whom all law and authority cma.
nate.
Therefore, Resolved, That this Conn.,
mittee pledge themselves to raise and arm
volunteer corps of one hundred men TO
hold themselves in READINGS at a minute s
notice, TO protect the neutrality of the A.
merican territory, and to defend this city,
from any attack, whether open or covert,
which the Royalists in Canada or their a.
bettors may feel inclined to make.
Resolved, That the services of the said
corps, when organized, be rendered TO the
Common Council Of the city, to perform
such duties as the said Council may re,
quest.
Ebenezer Johnson, John Wikeson,
Horatio Seymour, Jr., Francis G. Macy.
Emanuel Ruden, George p. Barker.
Joseph G.. Masten, Jno. M. Bradford,
Alonzo Raynor, Luman A. Phelps
Seth G. Hawley, Joseph Strlngham.
Henry X. Smith.
This is step which does honor to the
Committee. We trust their corps will not
be limited to one hundred. We trust too
that greater prudence, on the part of many
of our influential citizens will compromi
the neutrality Of our nation, will induce
them, not only to abstain from exciting sub
jects in bar rooms &C., but also, in all pla
ces, if possible, impose silence on sucl
zealots in British feeling as this same Nc
Leod, who seems to be fonder Of raising ex
element upon our soil than Of defending
his own.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-10
0r During the present week, grand

OF During the present week, grand
jury was in session in Niagara County
We trust that an indictment has been there
found against the British soldier or sol diers
who, in utter violation of our laws, shot an
individual within the jurisdiction Of this state,
although cautioned and ordered not TO do
it by person in the service of the United
States! this was an outrage that ought not,
on any account, to be overlooked. There
has been no court held in Niagara County
since the commission Of this offence, which
may account for its not being legally noticed
heretofore. We hope that the prosecuting
officer there has no, suffered the late grand
jury to be dismissed without calling their at.
tention TO it.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-10
From the Detroit Advertis,


We have received, via Sandwich, Mon.
treal papers Of the 18th, several days later
than our last. The intelligence is highly
important, and is well calculated to damp
the patriot spirit.
Destruction of St. Eustachc.-The Cour-
Ter ofthe 18th states, on the authority Of a
gentleman who left Eustache about o.
clock the day previous, that the royal troops
crossed the ST. Lawrence on the ice from
Isle Jesus, about 3 miles below St. Eusta.
che, towards which place they proceeded,
keeping the river on the len. Owing to the
broken ice, some ofthe artillery horses were
drowned. The troops were fred upon at
some distance from the village. AT lii.
tic past IL o'clock, the troops opened a
canonadc. The convent, occupied by the
patriots with several other buildings was
soon fired. The informant Of the Courier
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PROCLAMATION BY w. L. M'KENzIE

We have had put into our hands the fol.
loving proclamation. 1t is strong temp
taion. The lands in Canada are among
the best in America.
We have also received an address by
Mr.. Mckenzie, as "CharInan pro tenn the
Provincial Government of the State ofUp-
per Canada" given in detail of their grie,
yanccs, and calling upon people TO rise and
aid the patriotic cause. We shall soon
find space for it.
"PROCL tMATIONl-300 ACRES
OF THE MOST VALUABLE LANDS
IN CANADA, WILL BE GIVEN TIC
EACH VOLUNTEER, WHO MAY
JOIN THE PATRIOT FORCES NOW
ENCAMPED ON NAVY ISLAND
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN SPE
Gle WILL BE GIVEN, PAYABLE ON
OR BEFORE THE FIRST OF MAY
NEXT. BY ORDER OF THE PRO.
vTNCIAL GOVERNMENT.
w. L. M'KENZIE,
ss Chairman pro tenn.
Navy Island, Tuesday, Dec 9th, 1887
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-10
gentleman from Canada--who ha.

A gentleman from Canada--who has
protested himself loyalist-arrived yes
terday, and states that two steamboats, fill
led with British soldiers sailed for Navy Is
land TO make AN attack, and that General
VanRensselaer sunk them with all on board,
He also states, that in Sandwich, London,
Simcoe and Hamilton there are nine hum
dred and fifty prisoners in jail, and that in
case nothing more is done by the radicals,
the government will commence an extern
sive hanging business next Monday and
thus exhibit the tender mercies of their
"MILD AND PARENTAL GOVERNMENT" ID.
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Extract Of a Liter, dated

WASHINGTON, Dec. =, 1881.
The message of tho President to Con-
gross has just been read in both houses. II
is a state paper Of which the democracy of
the nation may justly be proud. 1t is char.
acterized by proper sentiment of DEFER
ence to the will of the people; a firm adhe-
renee to correct principles in relation to
banks, and to the divorce Of government
from them by wise and expanded view
of our foreign relations, and sound policy
with respect to the public lands, the claims
of pre-enption settlers, and the graduation
of the prices of lands which have been
long time in the market. The west has
every reason to be gratied with the mes
sage. The allusion to system of special
government deposites in state banks, made
in the message, is not intended to indicate
the wishes of the President. He is firm in
his support of the divorce measure and
you may rely upon it, that special deposites
of government funds in the banks will not
pass both branches of Congress. They will
be more Objectionable than special depo-
Sites"
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Affairs ofthe Upper Propince.-Things
are approaching crisis. The Governor
has been transporting boats from Niagara, in
Wagons, 10 Chippewa, where breast works
have been thrown up opposite Navy Island.
The Prtriot camp is in excellent spirits, and
making every PREPARATION to resist an assault.
Mrs. Mckenzie is with her husband and re.
fuses to leave him. She bids fair to become
the heroine Of this romantic expedition.
The scouts and expresses Of Gen. Van
Rensselaer, bring gratifying intelligence
from the northern and western districts. 1t
would be improper for US to be more ex-
plicit at present. While we vindicaie the
supremacy of the laws" it would be con-
trary to our feelings and principles to give
any information in relation to the plans Of
the patriots, which might prove prejudicial
to the cause. 4.
Gen. Van Rensselaer, gives orders not TO
fire gun until the loyalst forces have com.
menced. A few shots have been sent
from the other side, but it was only neces-
sary to show q blazing match to make those
engaged in it scamper. On firing the sa.
Lutte, on Monday, the shot of three guns was
not drawn. They, however, did little dam.
age-tore up bridge, and knocked over
an uninhabited shantee.
They have 16 cannon, very large
quantity of ammunition, and are well pre-
pared for an assault. Yesterday the actu.
al force enlisted and enrolled, was 523 this
is exclusive of large number, employed in
various ways, who do otbelong to the reg
ular force.
We do not believe Sir Francis troops
can be made to cross the river. Ifthey at
tempt it, they will find glorious grave in
Niagara, whose cataract will be their win
ding sheet, and its thunders their requiem
Buffalo Daily Com. ADJ.
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Editorial Labor.-The Otaheite Gazett

Editorial Labor.-The Otaheite Gazette
is printed in barn, which answers every
purpose for a republican Office, printing
office, and chamber, parlor, kitchen, dog
house and stable for the editor, his fami.
ly and cattle. He does all the compost.
ton, writing, selecting, book keeping, mar
keting and deviling himself. He says, with
perseverance and economy, he thinks he
will be able to get along. If he don't it
will not be his faut.-New Era.
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Families from Canada are flying in corr
sternation from the seat of war, and are
settling down among us. The men, both
Loyals!s and patriots, seem resolved to stay
and abide the issue. The road, in every :
direction are guarded, and the first saluta-
ton traveller to the province meets with
is .'stand. "--Franklin Republican.
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Patriotic.-The Volunteer corps, for the
protection of the city from the vengeance
of Sheriff Mcleod, has been organized
armed, and equipped, as the law directs.
Every man sleeps with his arms beside him,
and dreaming of blood and battle.
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BURNING OF ST. BENOIT.


We are sorry to stale that we have rea-
son TO fear that the humand intentions of
the Commander of the forces have been in
some measure frustrated, as far as regards
the respecting of tho property Of those who
had returned to their allegiance. In say
ing this, we do not mean to convey the
slightest reproach to the brave troops un.
der his command these Of course, impIi.
city obeyed the orders Of their General:
But we are very credibly informed that no
sooner had Sir John taken his departure
than the village was set on fire in several
places. When our informant last looked
back, it appeared one sheet of livid flame,
and the fire appeared to be issuing from
the windows Of the church.
We have too much reason to fear, that
the excessive zeal of many Of the ultra.
loyalsts, not on duty, hurried them on to
acts of vengeance, both at st. Eustachc
and st. Benoit, and that some of them even
stopped to appropriate what they could not
mistake for their own and which the troops
had spared. s
In viewing the probable effect Of the ex.
pediton which left Montreal, we feel JUST.
fled in saying that his Excellency Sir John
Colborne has crushed the rebellion and saw.
ed the colony. Some Of the most active
instigaiors have, as yet, escaped. The
greater part, however, of those who, from
their capabiliiy ofjudging, are unpardona-
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-10
LOWER CANADA.
DESTRUCTION OF ST. BENOIT.

After the taking Of st. Eustache by the
royalists, an account of which we publish.
ed few days since, the government
troops were ordered to st. Benoit, as will
be seen by the following which we copy
from the Montreal Gazette Of the 10th in.
slant. en rfi4
The troops were next ordered to march
upon St. Benoit, where the rebels were
represented to be strongly fortified. They
took up their march about eight o'clock
yesterday morning from st. Eustache. ha-
wing Sir John Coborne at their head, and
arrived at st. Benoit about IL O'clock
Previously to leaving st. Eus;ache, flag
of truce came in 10 the commander of the
forces from some Of the rebels at st. Be-
mott; bu: it does not seem to have affected
any Of his Excellency's previous intentions.
On the march to St. Benoit, similar flags
were exhibited from great number of the
houses, no doubt in token of the peaceful
disposition of the inhabitants, who were
respected accordingly. On arriving al
St. Bcnoit, the general fixed his head quar-.
tiers at the house of Girouard, and one OIL
the principal leaders of the insurgents al
that place; and opposite to that house his
Excelency found about two hundred ant
fifty of the rebels drawn up in line, ant
exhibiting several flags of truce. They
declared they surrendered themselves a
discretion. 1t is said, that in Girouard''
house, several papers were found which will
serve TO throw considerable light on thu
views of those who lead the present con
spiracy to overthrow the government.
What the nature of the fertilization o.
entertainments at ST. Benoit may have beef
we have not learned but we understan
that they were 10 be utterly destroyed, a
well as several of the houses Of the rebel
particularly that of Girouard.
His Excellency Sir John Colborne re
turned to town this afternoon, escorted b
the Volunteer Cavalry, and Queens Ligf
Dragons.
The troops, after marching TO St. Soho
astique, will return to Montreal, it is sal
via st. Therese, and may be looked fo
we should imagine, either tomorrow G
Monday.
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says the slaughter of the patriots, who were
numerous in the village, must have been
great, and that, from the lights seen in the
evening on his return, most OF the village
must have been destroyed. Another account
rates the persons in the village less, and
mentions that shortly after o'clock it was
wholly occupied by the troops, the Convent,
the church. and several houses used for de.
fence being in flames. This account
makes the killed and wounded Of the pa.
triots TO have been about so with from that
TO one hundred prisoners. Another &C.
count makes it higher. Only one of the
loyalis.s troops was reported killed and
seven or eight seriously wounded. Most
of the villagers escaped towards Grand
Brue or ST. Bemoit.' No official repor:
had been received at Montreal at a late
hour on the night of the l4ih.
Later.-At midnight, says the Courier,
the following extract Of letter written flom
the scene OF action was received: ~
ST.. EusrAcHE.--A o'clock, Thursday,
St. Eustache has fallen. The church,
the Priests house, the Nunnery, Dumont's
house, Chenier's and SCOTS AL the lea
ding radicals, and many others, are in a
heap of blazing runs.--Five of the Roy.
ais hear are killed, and three of the Artil.
lery wounded. Gugy is the only man Of
consideration hurt.--He had dismounted
from his horse and was storming the Sac
ristie in the most gallant manner, when he
was hurt on the left shoulder by q bal
which came out in his right arm ;--mos
happily devious the course of the ball mus
have been. He looks very well, and the
Doctors say that it is by no means serious
| know not the number killed among thu
rebels. l should suppose that have heart
of, and seen, about go, but the village being
/ surrounded there was no possibility of es
cape, and the prisoners say that great mum
, bers retreaied into vaults Of the Church
and the cellars of the houses destroyed
where they must have persisted miserably
A prisoner assures me that Girod was i
the Church to-day with Barcelo and Che
/ ner; they therefore must pave fallen.-
Such q scene you never witnessed it mus
prove an awful example: trust to God
e satisfactory one.
A prisoner at my elbow declares IN;
both Chenier and Girod were in the Churc
with between two and three hundred-the
must have fallen. The Artillery first c
!. pened at about halfpast one. Every thin
!, was over, except the shooting of a few fl
:. gitives, at halfpast three.
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From the Montreal Gazette

We are given to understand, that the
rude fort or forti6caton, which the insur-
gents had thrown up, and from which they
intended to make so fierce q resistance was
ordered to be destroyed: as were also the
houses of some leading rebel charac.
tiers beyond this, the destruction Of prop.
eriy must strictly forbidden, as was
plumber of any kind, and under whatever
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-10-06
A CARD.


II THE Subscriber, in retursing his acknowledgements for
past avors would respectfully inform his and The
ubc In general that he received direct from Frssce
another case OF those superior French Calf Skins that have
given much satisfac tioH for the last two years
Gentlemen leaving their measures have their Boots
made substance without the least fear of their breaking
This has that has claimed the
ton OF The subscriber for and ho has much
in assuring the public that his Boots usually
out the second or hird sole without breaking.
requested their orders for their fall
work early possible particularly those For OPERA Corr
Sole, o Water Proef Boots.
Strangers visiting The city invited cali and exauiHs
his much admired Genteness Caters which have In greG
measure superseded the Use Of Opera Boots
Southern WeerR Merchants giving their orders for full
werk requested examine splendid article Of Opera
Dress and Cork Sole Boots Gentemens eaters, ard Nav
Shoes making tor the New Orleans, Mobile and VcSsbur
markets.
All orders thankfully received ard punetuay attended to
particularly those for cash. URiAH RYDER,
su24-dtOls Ne. Beskman St, Ciuon Hall.
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NAVY REGrsrER-Monthly Report Of Vessels At.
tached to the different foreign stations, viz:
Mediterraaean-Ship Of the line Ohio frigate Usi-
ted States; sloop Cyane.
West Indies-Frigate Constellation, sloops vandshs,
Boston Concord, Ontario, Erie Matches Levant schr
Granpus.
C.sst Of Brszil-Rszee Independence sleop Fair.
field, brig Dolphin
Psci6c-Shp OF the line North Carolina sloops
terprise.
East Indies-Frgste Columbia, sloop Joha Ad.
ans.
Exploring Expedition-Sloops vi.cennes and Pea
cock store ship Relief brig Porpoise, schooners Sea
Gull, and Flying Fish.
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MARYLAND ELEcTIoS.-We copy with highly graft.
lied feelings from the baltimore Chronicle the follsw
ing account of the result Of the election which took
place in that city on Wednesday. 1t would appear
from the letter Of the editor that the election has been
accompanied by scenes Of extreme violence.
VIcToRY.-The Wings Of Baltimore have covered
themselves all over with glory After one ofthe most
unprecedented and violent struggles which have ever
occurred at any election the Wings have carried their
whole ticket in this city by average majority of 1881
We have only time to congratulate the noble the irwin
chile Wings city on the glorious triumph they have
achieved, and TO say to the Wings Of the Union that
never was victory more CALAMITY or more despe-
rately contested BY their opponents We cssnot say
more in this mornings paper detail the scene Of vo-
lence which occurred, and which threatened At one
time to destroy all hope Of our success
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III THE subscribers beg leave respectfully TO inerN their
friends and the public that they just reopened The above
establishment after making many alterations and additions
oL They now prepared and ready % those
who pleased them with thsr natropsgs.-
Hitherto they have had liberal share Of public supperi and
they hope from their late important improvements and by
their strict business receive increase OF It.
Ire Library contains 5000 volumes OF works
OF fiction. and the intention OF The subscribe To enlarge u
frsm time. the OF their deem IL
necessary IL systematically arranged, and comprises the
greater part approved werks the following sub
-cts-History Biography Voyages and Travels Natural His
toy, Natural and Experimental Phio sopby Classical and
Literature In addition tn the fore going they
would parc call the ateaton OF the reading
community their extensive collection Of works Of fiction.
Perhaps Library in the city produce greater or
varied collection No effort has been spared
reader this department OF their Library complete pos
be contains present $500 volumes this sukject
ard daily receiving sccesssns Of works from the press
Of this Earope. IL Is also suppl. with 10
American Eprspeas periodical works with fine
collee ton oi 500 Plays, acting and standard.
In conclusion they leave To state that No exeron On
their shall be wanting make their Library superior, IL
possible any In the city, asd thereby rendering the most
worthy Of general patronage and support.
j Il III. O.. LANGLEY.
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e A L ID II F. S S.

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from skin the head that powdery sentiment which so
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OF the aged, rs well as the yoansss child :,
Tho sale thereof the repute and extension
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the fears that ens creates mind concerning s q
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Principal Office MOL Barclay st. two doors from Broadway
(Astsr House.) oElm-
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lvI Slip, New York deems proper occasionally to remind
the public that he continues administer TO the afflicted n hs
old established DisPensary.
To numbe of the ztns Of this metropolis he needs
hersd his Victory dease In us most
pcsed and aes ucve formsRor does he deem mstsra 10
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dies TO which mankind and womankind arr subject
To Strangers he begs respectfully To remark thar
Office practice aad dsvotes himself per-
enay the welfare OF his patients keeps No assistants
shop boys and has separate Offices for the privacy OIL pae
who come In conact
Dr. Carpenter would add that he regularly educated 10
the profession Of icns and and rec lived his d.
pioa the year 1915 OF the New York Sste Medical Soce
signed by the highly respected and much amend John
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series devotee himself the eameat and cure OF all
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FROM JAMAcA.-kineston papers to the lth OF Sep
tember have been received by the arrival Of the brig
Mary, at Baltimore They that wo,hirds of the
recently smaneiPated negroes remain idle and refuse
to go to work unless for exhorbitant wages. letter
from ST Mary's Pariss states that some few Of the
estates are making sugar at an enormous expense BAT
no cultivation at all in the fields going by the newly
emancPa'ed although IS I'd. has been invariably Of
fered for five days labor, without any deduction for
houses or grounds.
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III SECOND WARD HO TEL-Next TO the corner OF
Fulton street, Nassau srectrhis we'll known establish
having undergone thorough refng j. In
pee order for the of ose who honor
with their patronage.
There are house, the lower story, which is
thrown entirely open public bar large room upon
esry IS feet by 2 well suited for The accommoda
tsa public neeag together with several smaller
adapted clubs Referees for the sacioR
other private business.
Ciuss priv parties accommodated with rooms and
may furnished with dinners suppers composed OF every
species of decacy which the markets afford at ser
notice. EDhUND JONES, Pr0prlt tor. Jcfl