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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

81. Joseph g. Chicago Steaa Paekct,--
"W. f. L. Taylor. Among ilc pleas
ing events Of the day, nolting has otcurrcd
mere g'addcning 10 onr feelings, Than Q
arrival, NJ our wharf Of the srlerd i hpi
pressure steamboat "W. +. J. Ia, Or"
Capt. John Vail. We had expected to - n
in few days, the "Jamrs Aleu-" beau.
tiful boat just finished al Chicago, aud il.
tended exclusively for running between
Chicago aud st. JOSEPH, which would have
furnished Il daily communication btwcon
the two places, but part o. the ip woud
have been performed BY night The la Tor
having beci brolglh rmlnd 10 run the same
route, tic two loatS viii as som ms Il C.
James Allen commences. furnish daily
conveyance ard from Gael of iho Sc rorls
through by Jay i,dl'. The Fay lor will leave
St. joseph every o:hcr day at O'Clock,
A. Nj aud returning will leave Chicago at
the same hoar of the intermediate DAYS.
The Taylo Tor is very strong built, aud an
excellent sea boat. Her accommodations
arc good, and her commander in every rcs :
pect gentleman. She will perform the trip
in six hours.
The daily stage mentioned in our last
has commenced running regularly. Wv.
Post.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

General Banking Law.--An apparent
apathy has prevailed among the capitalists
OF our commercial metropolis. respecting
the formation Of an institution under the
new banking law. 1t seems, however, by
the following intimaton in the N. Y. Elk.
press, of Wednesday, that the ice is about
10 be brokcn.-Bng. ADJ.
ga few wealthy individuals in this city
have kept their own counscls, and have
been quietly at work making arrangements
for organizing new bank under the recent
law. The plans are now SO far matured
that the institution will 60 into operation as
soon as the details Of the law are settled.
1t is TO be five million bank, with liberty
to increase the sum TO q much larger a.
mount. Under what particular system the
bank is to be conducted, whether by regu-
lar president, rand board of directors,
is not made public.
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From the I'ufflo Commercial Advertiser, June 10.
AWFUL CATASTROPHE.

The steamboat North America, is Just in,
by the passengers on which we learn the
particulars of most heart rendng calami-
y--THs DESTRUCTION OF THE NEW ANpE :
EGANT STEAMBOAT WASHINGTON, by
fire, of Silver Creek, about o'clock this
morning, withthc estimated loss Of FIFTY
LIVES!
The Washington passed the North A.
mcrica while the latter lay at Eric, in the
early part Of the night, and was not again
seen by those on board the North America
until when within about three miles Of this
city, a bright glare Of light was discovered
by the helmsman, in the direction of Silver
Creek, and the N. America was instantly
put about for the scene of unprecedented dis.
aster. .E.,
On nearing the spot, about o'clock, the
burning hull of the large and noble boat
was found drifting over the waters three or
four miles from shore, with not living hu.
man being on board. The lake was liter
ally covered with hats, bonnets, trunks, bag
gage, and blackened fragments of the
wreck.
The intense anxiety Of the witnesses Of
this fearful scene, for the fate of the pas
sengers on the unfortunate Washington, was
partially relieved by the discovery Of sHve-
raj small boats near the shore, in wh.ci the
survivors Of the disaster had been rescued
from destruction. % .~.
The alarm had been gieen at Silver Crock,
as soon as the flames were perceived from
the shore, and all the boats which could be
found were sent TO The rescue of the suffer.
ers. There were only three skifIs, besides
the yawl Of the Washington, which could
be thus used.
The North America took on board about
40 of those saved, many Of whom, inclu-
ing all the ladies, remained on Shore
There were six dead bodies picked up on
the spo,.--.hosc of four children and two
women. One man died oil bis injuries soon
after reaching the shore, and ono child was
dead in its mothers arms when she was Ia
ken out Of the water.
After picking up all the floating baggage
which could be seen, the hu--whch was
still able TO float the enginc--was lowed
into Silver Creek, where it sank in @ or 8
fec, water. The N. America remained al
Silver Creek, employed in this melancholy
busnoss,six or seven hours, and every thing
was done by Captain EDSIoYps and his crew
for the relief Of tho sufferers. Their promp,
and efficient services arc entitled to al
praise. AZ.
The il.faicd Washington was built al
Ash,abula, last winter, and had made but
one trip previous 10 her destruction. The
fire caught near the boilers, and had made
such progress When discovered, as TO defy
all attempts to cx;iaguish it. Tho helm
] was instantly put about. md tho boat head
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

Steamboats, on the Me, and Carriages on
the Desen.-Mr. Washorn, late Deputy
Agent of the London last India Company
in Egypt, has proposed 10 that company the
expectancy Of placing an iron steamboat
on the Nile, and of running carriages over
the desert between Cairo and Suez. A quick
and sudden transmit Of passengers will thus
be effected. 1t is believed Mr.. WIS plans
will be adopted. ave look upon steam,"
says the East lndia Magazine, from which
the above facts have been obtained, "as one
OF the great destroyers of superstition, and
amelio-ators of the evils under which the
human race now labors." The speedy
trips 10 India, which will be brought about
by the improvements suggested by Mr..
Waehorn, will be Of great advantage 10 the
Christian missionary.
% Yo mountains sink, 70 vallies rise,
Prepare the Lord his way"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27
THE MAILS.

We notice that the Chicago, Milwaukee
and other western editors, are severely re.
preaching the Post Office Department, and
the mail contractors between Detroit and
Chicago for the failure of the mails between
tais and the lattcrplacc. Ifthey properly un-
understood the circumstances Of the case,
they would withdraw all they have said and
lay the blame where it is deserved. Il is
allowed by n majority even of Amos Ken
dall's political opponents, that tho Post of.
fec department was never more efficiently
and judiciously managed than it has been
since under his control. And the charge
penuriousness, made by this Chicago A..
merican, cannot be sustained against him.
The failure ofthe mails between this place
and Chicago is owing to the non .fulfllment
on the part of SUB. contractors. After Plat
Hughs and Gillis, took the contract in 1886
for carrying the mail from Detroit TO Chi
cago, Teal, .Sprague and Harshern of
Michigan city, subcontracted TO carry the
mail from this place 10 Chicago. On the
18th of December las: they refused to car.
ry the mail any longer on that contract
nv Oos ''"otOi u 'uiS piuCC tllcu UlttuC
an arrangement with them 10 carry the
mail though at thirty dollars day, which
they continued to do until the 18th Of march
when they again failed to fulfill their en-.
gogemcnt. As large portion ofthe wcs-
tern country was dependant upon this mail
for their eastern news, mnch vexation md
disappointment was tho consequence. The
Post master General was written to- and the
facts laid before him, when with his accus.
toned promptness, he sent instructions to
the Post master at Detroit to 60 through
on the route, examine into the case, and
make new letting Of the contract without
delay. During the last week this has been
done; and we are nov happy TO state that
the mails have commenced running reg.
urally through the entire route, and will
continue 10 do so.
We have been thus Particular, not be.
cause we had an idea that Amos Kendall
would be injured by newspaper squibs bu,
because we saw our western friends were
laboring under erroneous Impressions
And in conclusion, we must be permitted
10 say, that the oricinal contractors have
as iar as VIC can earn, done every thing ir
their power to fulfill their contracts ant
bling about an anicable adjustment of the
difficulties with tho sub contractors and i
is their mlsfoftutune that they have bees
thus far unable 10 DO it.--.Nues InteWgcn
Ger.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

~ The Fiue Million loan Negotiated
This must be gratifying to the friends of Inter.
nal Improvement. We see nothing in the way
now of prosecuting with vigor our different state
works. Tho terms of payment, as we get them
from the Free Press, are as follows, viz =" two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars were paid on
the signing of tho contract; like sum to be
plid on the first of August noxt and one hun
drod thousand dollars, on the first day of each
month thereafter during tho present year. The
subsequent pigments to BE- mado quarterly, in
sums of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars
each, until the entire amount of five millions is
received by the state"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27
From the Rochester Democrat.
CANADA.

A report came by. the Oneida on Satur-
day, and was confirmed by the Telegraph
of yesterday, that gang Of amphibious
rascals, headed by "Bill Johnston" commit
ted most daring robbery on Thursday night
last. The scene of outrage was on the
Canadian island Tante, lying in front OF
Bath. Three farm houses were plundered
Of many valuable articles -and from all
they otabout seven hundred dollassin cash.
One of The assaed had three fingers, as
well us large portion of his hand shot of
by the rullians. These desperadoes have
a sixteen. cared barge, mounting from 2 to
8 Founders, and by the aid of which they
arc enabled to laugh TO scorn all the efforts
oftho steamers to run them down. They
can propel their boat from IL to IA miles
an hour, and in passing among the islands
they have every advantage oflarger craft,
though of equal speed. Two British steam
ers were employed last week in endeayor-
ing to take them.
There was much excitement below on
the commission ofihis outrage, following SO
closely on the burning of the "Slr Robert
Peel" The militia were ordered out, and
about one hundred specially employed in
securing the country for the apprehension
Of the pirates.
II will be seen by reference TO Lord Dur.
hams proclamation, that reward of one
thousand pounds ($4,00O) is offered fol
each and every of the persons engaged in
the steamboat affair, and as these and the
robbers at Tante are one and the same
there is fair prospect that some or all o.
them will be brought TO justice. To this
inducement for their apprehension is super
added a reward of $3.50 for Bill Johnston
and $3.50 for Mcleod and several others
supposed TO have been actors in both trans
actions. 1t is supposed Johnston had lief
the scenes of his late exploits in villainy
but he is still there, probably planning fur
ther aggressions. Mcleod is probably ii
this city now, or at least he was on Friday
last. If he was engaged in either of thu
late transactions, he ought to be brought t1
punishment.
1t is high time these lake buccaneor
were cut out. A few more aggression
from either side will light the torch of wa
sooner or later, when thousands of valua
BILE lives will be sacrificed in consequence
of the lawlcss rapacity Of a few worthless
vagabonds.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

Proclamation Eriraordinayy.-Ths is
an era of proclamatlons. Here is one from
"Bill johnston" the leader of the French
Creek maurauders, who is represented as
retaining at the advanced age OF sixty, all
the fire aud activity which rendered him so
formidable 10 the British during the late
war between England and America. Bill
will scarcely come out of this contest
however, with as much honor ashe earned
then.--Eree Press.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON, a natural
born citizen of Upper Canada, certify, That
hold commission in the Patriot service
of Upper Canada, as commander in chief
OF the naval forces and hotilla. comman.
ded the expedition that captured and de-
stroyod the steamer Sir Robert Peel. The
men under my command in that expedition
were nearly all natural born English
subjects, the exceptions were volunteers
for the expedition. My head quarters
was on an island in the st. Lawrence
without the jurisdiction of the United
States, at place named by Eft. Wallace.
| am well acquainted with the boundary
llUC, ttllu hIiOW WHICH, VI TIC w, oLu
which do not belong TO the United States
and in the selection ofthe island ! wished
to be positive and not locate within the juris-
dic,ion of the United States, and had refer
cnce TO the decision Of the commissioners
under the 9th article of the treaty Of Ghont,
done at Utica,in the State of New York.
18th Of June, 1922" know the number
of the Islandand by that decision it was Brit.
ish territory. yet hold possession of thai
station, and we also occupy station some
twenty miles from the boundary line of the
United States in what was her Majesty's do.
minions until twas occupied by US. lac
under orders. The object Of my move
ments is the independence of the Canadas
am not at war with the commerce o.
property of the citizens of the United
States.
Signed this tenth day Of juno, in the yea,
of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and thirty.eight.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON.
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CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 81. 1855.

IL Fourth of July.-The approaching ami
versary Of American Independence. is to be Gel
ebrated, in the good old way, by tho citizens of
this county, in two of our villages, Ccntrevillc
and White Pigeon. The arrangements at Cen
trevillo are such as cannot fail to make those
who attend comfortable, and to ensure a proper
observance Of the events of '7C. Orltion by the
Hon. COLUMBIA LANCASTER Declaration read
by Thomas w. Langley. At White Pigeon
every thing will b. (" in order !" as our friend
Mr.. PRArr, of the White Pigeon Hotel, has a
peculiar faculty of preparing and making ready
good dinner on such an occasion. The Ora
ton, wo understand, will be delivered by Mr..
DAVID WILsoN,-D sclarition read by James Il
Johnson, Esq
We are much pleased to see propar atoms thus
going on and being made by the Inhabitants of
this county, to commemorate in proper and
becoming manner, tho glorious events Of that
day, which is hled with so much Joy on its
every annual return by all Americans. Let all
party and sectional feelings be cast aside--let no
personal difference disturb the quietude of the
mind on that occasion but rather, let US all
meet together, like band of brothers, and ex
change our congratul ,tions in spirit of friend
ship and liberaliiy worthy the day. Wehopo oul
felow-citizens Of the county will all join in the
celebration, either at Ccntrevillc or White Pi
geon, as may be most convenient.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

u'The accounts from the east are cheering 20
our merchants and business men generally
Michigan money is roviving daily in New Y ork.
This is as it should be, as we can sec no good rca-
son why tn, bills of our speco-paying banks
should not be received in payment for goods
They are evidently as good as tn, bills orthc spo-
ci,-p,ying banks of New orh, and other states
and why not roc,ivo them While our NOR
chants and traders are compelled TO pay such
enormous sllavos on their money, how can it be
expected that We will be supplied with goods at
reasonable prices No man in his senses will
calculate to get goods as cheap now as he could
one year ego. They cannot be brought here for
the same monsy. The merchant receives for his
goods one kind of money, and pays for them in
another, and pays the difference in valuo of mo.
ncy to the broker, which has, for the last year
varied from 10 to 25 per cont. Well may peo
pie complain of high prices and hard times, wiki
this is the case. But now that the banks have
commenced paying specie for their bills, we hope
to see change for the bottor. which will work
to the benefit of the mechanic and the la5orsr
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

o., University Of Michigan We learn from
tho Detroit Daily FREQ Press, Of June 23i, that
the loan of ono hundred thousand dollars, author.
lied by the legislature, for tho University Of this
state, has been sold by its agent to the Bank OF
Michigan. We hope that the money win be
applied as soon as practicable to the erection OF
the suitable buildings and the putting in opera
ton the University Of Michigan. Lot the youth
Of tho state be put in possession 9th, m,ans OF
improvement, which such an institution cannot
fail TO afford. with as little delay as possible.
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ed for shore. but in O few moments THE
wHEEE ROPES WERE BURNED OFF, and she
was renderedan unmanageable wreck. Had
IRON RODS been substituted, as melancholy
experience has taught on the Mississippi this
u$Palling loss Of life might have been a.
verted! "
- We hear that the surviving passengers
Of the Washington unite in stating that no
blame was attributable to Capt. BRowN, the.
commander. - W
We hope and expect that the reported
loss Of life. as stated above, may prove ex.
aggerated. We have heard since common.
cling this article, the loss variously estimat.
ed from 20 10 60. Many of the survi.
vors we're badly burned before they left tho
boat. A
We have no statement as 10 the proba.
bic amount of pecuniary damage sustain
ed by this most distressing calamity. The
passengers must have suffered heavily
One merchant from Illinois lost 81 900 in
money.
Below is list of thoss known to have
been saved, and Of the missing as far as could
be obtained:
M. ID. Hosford, Clayton, Jefferson CO. MY.
Clinton Strait, Marshall, Calhoun co., Mn.
d. Gibson, Mundee, Genesee :"
John M. Durgel, Florioia.
Ira Holmes, Leicester, IN. Y.
Timothy Edwards. PeruS Ohio.
Maj. Meach, Carlton, N. Y.
Giles B. Hadley, Dewitt, (" :
Simeon Nichols, Penfield,"
VIM. Nelson, Sumerston, /"
S. O. IIolbrook, Sparta,
D. Beardsley, Ca!harines, /"
II. Dorgee, Providence, /"
Tyler Simpson, Worcester co., Mass.
N. b. Moore, Pembroke, N. Y.
Henry Hart, Calhoun CO., Mn.
]. w. Thurber, Len. co., /"
John Wiler, Huron Co. o.
Simon Tyler, Chcnango CO., N. Y.
John +. Shultz, Clinton co., g"
Israel M. Patty, Caynga co.,, /"
VIM. II. Rico,
N. Nicely, Boone CO., Illinois.
Geo. c. Hill, Utica. N. Y.
Ira III. Bennett, Lagrange co, la.
LOST AND MISSING.
Capt. Clcmans, Dudley, Mass.
Conrad Shuriz. Clinton CO., N. Y.
w. Shurtz, wife and 3 children, e
w. Shed, ST. Lawrence co.
Mr.. Barker, family Of six, only one save,'.
A Scotchmau, name not recolIcctcd, lost
3 children, mother and s s;er.
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~ The Crops.-We are glad to learn, as we
do from the papers from various parts of the
United States, that the crops. bid fare to pay tho
cultivator well for his labor. In this section Of
Michigan tho wheat crop looks fine; and the
corn crop never was known to look better
at this season of the yoar. Every thing seems
to work together TO gladden. the heart and light
nm the countenance of the farmer. rssi.., ,sssess
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NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY CUES
VION

The following letter from the Secretary
Of State to Senator Of the United States
from the state Of Maine, was read 10 his
place, on Tuesday last, by Mr.. Fairfield
~ DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
May 26, 1888.
Sir have had the honor TO receive
your letter of the 24lh instant, and to state
in reply, that, from The negotiation to which
the British government has been invited,
the President anticipates the establishment
ofajoint commission with an umpire, whose
power will be restricted to the purposes Of
exploration and survey only, without au.
thori,y finally 10 decide upon the rights of
the parties, as contemplated in the original
American proposition. The suggestions
that have been made on either side with
respect to the mode Of constituting that COM
mission, the principles upon which it is TO
act, and the instructions to be given it, are
a.. to be discussed and decided'upon as jus.
tice between the parties and their respec.
tive rights shall be deemed to require. The
object Of the President, in Offering TO make
such an arrangement, as you will see by
my note TO MIR. Fox, Of the 9th of April
last, is 10 test the correctness Of tho opin-
ion of the state of Maine, s'that the lines
described in the treaty Of 1888 can be found
and traced whenever tho governments of
the United States and Great Britain shall
proceed to make the requisite investigation,
with disposition 10 effect the desirable OBJ
ject."
have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN FORSYTH.
To the Hon. RuEL WILLIAMS, U. S. Sen.
ute.
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Ut The Arkansas G. zctto states that a treaty
has at length been concluded between our
government and that Of Texas, which sottles
the boundary question between tho two countries,
and Also that il has been ratified by uis Senate
of tie Um,ed statss THO boundary agreed on
is not st1tci
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

6TIn a critical article among the con.
tents of the late number Of the Ladies Com.
ramon, from the pen of Mrs. EMBURY, the
omission Of single letter by the compost.
tor, has come near creating ono of tho most
odious Of all monopolies ever heard Of
The language is quo.ation,--"Lct me
make the songs Of a nation, and | care not
who makes The laws" The letter omit
ted IS The q in songs.--BnG. Star. p /.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

03- Price TLLEyRAND died at Paris on the
10Th May last.
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u Loud 1.-THE Wing State Commit
tee, have called aconvention of Wings, at Ann
Arbor, on tho 9Th day of September next.
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~ The Pre- Emp.ion Bill finally passed the
Senate on the 10th inst, and has only to receive
the signature Of the President to become law.
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Lmpor,am fact for he Seu,ers.

Importaas fact for the SeAlcrs.-Bat a
single solitary wing senator, west of the AL.
lcgany monnlains,supported either in debate
or with his vote The pre-emption bill iha,
passed the senate, or the pre-. cmption prin.
cIplc; all its support, 10 senators) in thu,
quarier,camc fro!ntie Administration party.
One administration and seventeen whip
senator's voted against the bill. We pre-,
dict the same results in the house. Ye
when why's, beyond doubt opposed 10 the
settlers, were elected in Ciley's and in Nc.
kin's district, both fast friends Of the set
tiers, western wing journals Shout ga gori
Gus victory "-Cnnica Democrat.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

GA correspondent in the Now York
Gazette construcs the Constitution, cas- he
understands t,'that the prohibition of any
state TO issue bIls Of credit, signifies ths,
the s:a:cs s'.lll charter no banks. There,
fore,py this logo, there mus! be a national
uank and none Other.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-27

Dr The British Ship, the GREAT YVES.
TERN, arrived a! Now York on the 18th inst. from
Bristol a
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Why are ladies' Ike Sage Coaches !
Dye give il up7 because they transport
w mails.