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The Steam Whistlc.-The dreadful dis

The Steam Whistlc.-The dreadful dis.
aster Of the steamboat Moselle, followed as
il was Immediately by the explosion of the
Oronobo has aroused public attention TEN.
porarily to the question o(what can be pro-
posed as safeguard against similar catas.
trophies. After the repeated instances of
popular apaty upon this subject we have
no very sanguine hope that any thing eff.
fectual will be done to prevent the Ameri-
can people from being blown up in steam
boats at such times and in such numbers as
accords with their sovereign will and pleas
ure. But to show with how little pains
great evil may be avoided, we publish
description which we have met with, Of the
STEAM WHISTLE, an invention of the ingen.
Gus Mr.. Watt. The writer--a correspon-
dent of the National lntclIigcncer--de-
scrbes it as he saw tat the Chelsea water.
works, as far back as 1920. Ii was an
Iron whistle, which, piercing the top of the
boiler decended into it to near the degree
Of evel, TO which the water could with safety
be cvaperated; the moment the water be-
came exhausted to this level the steam
"ouiu, vi Coui Sc iuSh up TIC WHISTLE, anu
"pipe all hands" for the necessary supply
of water. By this simple, bu. admirable,
continuance, which does honor to Mr. Watts
ingenuity, the very possibility of the burs-
ting of a boiler was prevented, the whistle
acting at once as an escape valve and sig
nal 10 the engineer to let on the necessary
supply of water. On casting a RETROSPECT
tive glance at the vale of the Mississippi,
during the last three or four years, during
which short period the loss of human life,
by means of steamboat accidents, has been
estimated at little short of two thousand
persons, would it not be censonant with the
wisdom of the Legislature of the country
to enact severe laws on this subject, and,
among other provision, not to forget the in.
PRODUCTION Of Watts Steam Whistle 7 Il
could be easily introduced into boilers al
ready in use; the expense would be triAing
and even were steamboat proprietors o.
bliged ''to pay somewhat dearly for their
whistle" it would prove noble exception
to DR.. Frankln's list Of non.economies.--
Aid. Daily Ado.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23


then he would call upon them all to redeem
their notes in specie. Had the resolution
of the Senator, therefore, been confined to
repeal of the discrimination which now
existed, he must have voted for it, or aban-
doned his fixed opinions, which had already
repeatedly received the sanction ofthe Sem
ate.
AS the proposed resolution was not con.
fined to this object, he hoped it might be re
ierred and when the report Of the COM
miitee should be made, he would then un.
dertake to prove that the resolution of 1916
The construction Of which had become set.
tied by practice gilmore than twenty years
was better for the government, better for
the banks, and better for the people, than
the change now proposed to be adopted.
The motion TO refer prevailed by a vote
of % TO 10.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

The Phil. National Bank Gazette OF
Monday, contains the following annuncia.
ton:
On Saturday last, at the Bank of the
United States, all demands and balances
under one dollar were paid in SPECIE"
Astonishing achievement! The great re.
gulater" has actually, for single day, paid
all demands and balances under one dollar
in specie! Thisis prodgious beginning for
an institution that promised one year since
TO lead in the great measure of resumption.
Now, its organ is proud to say that it ac-
tually meets its engagements under one dol
lar, in specie--that is. it ceases to pay out
shin.plasters! Contrast the course and po.
sition ofthis vausted institution, thus degra.
ded, with the banks ofthis state, which have
never refused payments in specie under
one dollar, and which now meet all their
liabilities in specic.--AD. Argus.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23


The following, from the Buffalo Patriot,
describes the Buffalo, one of the most co ST.
ly and elegant STEAMBOATS, in America:
Before we step ashore, let US take a
rapid glance at the noble structure upon
whose deck VIC are standing. This cabin,
so filled with ladies that you can scarcely
see its decorations, is a splendid one. Rich
Brussels carpeting--curtains of stained
damask, crimson and gold mahogany So
fas, centre table and chairs--wiih beau
.iful sky-light, formed by dome of orna-
mented ground glass, give it the appear
ance of little fairy palace. Here are "a
berths. Those folding doors open into an
elegant saloon, with large plate mirrors in
every PANEL, ten in number Surround
ing these apartments, are fourteen state
rooms, with berths each, excellently fitted
I'D, as yod see. Observe how delicately
the entrance TO the gentlcmen's cabin be-
low is ornamented. Here are some mina.
ture sketches done by Miller, representing
various Indian scenes, Perry's fleet, our
state arms, our light house and harbor--
with figure of the stern old Chief Red
Jacket. The staircase is lighted by that
dome, and these windows of stained glass.
The cabin below, we cannot now press our
way into, but it is over so feet long, and
has between 60 and 20 berths. furnished in
corresponding style. Let us step forward.
Here is very handsome apartment still,
on the side, by the wheelhouse. That is
the gentlemen's saloon, where wines, &C.,
are dispensed, and where one may lounge
over novel, to beguile tedious hour
There is a spacious wash-room, a very
good thing, where you need not have your
toes trod on. Your barber, too, will be al
hand, in that nook. The steerage cabin
ahead, has so berths, and furnishes quite
comfortable accommodations for the eco.
nomcal. A few questions to Captain AL
len. standing yonder, and we will be ready
to jump ashore.
"What is the tonnage of your boat : "
$3.50, in round numbers"
Dimensions :"
"Deck lS4 feet-2S feet beam, and Il
feet hold"
+" Her engine"
SIS low pressure, built by Allaire, New
York."
"Will she lead the lake 2"
"Rather think she wl--.she' try !"
Ashore, what monster of the waters
glancing at the extended outline she pre-
sents. That Buffalo on the wheelhouse i,
another of Miller's capital touches. Arouuc
her stern, here, is well executed piece O
carving by Weedcn, while figure Of Ret
Jacket, by the same artist, adorns her Prov
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

FORGED TREASURY NoTEs.--Since our
notice on Tuesday last of The arrest of Hen.
derson, charged with issuing forged Treas.
ury notes, further Developments show that
the proof impressions of which he became
possessed, were obtained about the middle
ofJanuary last, by the robbery of Mr.. Raw.
don, one of the engravers, whose trunk was
broken open at the United States Hotel in
Philadelphia, and rfed Of part its con-
tents, amongst which were several proof
of Treasury notes. 1t is be-
leved that, in addition 10 the notes passed
on the Farmers and Planters bank Of Bal
timore, but three others have been uttered,
or exist, two of them of the denomination
Of one hundred dollars, and one fifty dol.
lars. These notes being on india paper,
can be redily detected in the mode pointed
out in our notice of the arrest of Henderson,
in our paper of the lst inst. besides being
forgeries in the signatures and filling up
Washington Globe.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

The progress Of The Loco Foco principles.
1t is but few years since this name
was first heard. 1t originated in New
York city, and was applied toa small band
of individuals who seeded from tho dem.
ocratic party, because that was not ultra
enough in its opinions. Since that time,
they have kept themselves in the main, q
separate and distinct party, sometimes fight
ing alone, sometimes with the wings, and
sometimes with the old democratic party.
Whenever they could be induced TO fight
against their old friends and associates, they
were nattered and fawned upon by the
wings, and on the contrary. whenever they
united with them, they were as much a.
bused and slandcred. However, they
have always kept in view their principles,
for which the seeded, ono Of the principles
Of which was general banking law
They proclaimed the old system monopo-
ly, and demanded its reform. And what
has been the result
Their doctrines, which have been dc.
nounced as ultra, agrariap. and disorgan.
zing, have been acceded to by the New
York wing legislature, and banking law
granted. Now who are the most ultra.
the wings or the democratsl John Jacob
Astor, came out and voted at the late char.
ter election for the democratic ticket, on
this very ground, because he consicred the
present course of the wing party as the
most destructive.
The fact is, the leaders Of the wing party
have no fixed prnciples--no fixed standard
by which they are governed or guided,
they have their sails hoisted TO catch every
popular breeze, no matter which way il
watts them.--Clcrcland Advertiser.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

The frstduelin NeU England,was fought
at Plymouth on the 18th Of June, 1871,
with sword and dagger. between Edward
Do'y and Edward Leicester--two servants
both Of whom were wounded. For this
Outrage, they were sentenced TO the pun
ishment Of having head and feet tied to
gclher, and oflying thus twenty four hours,
without moat or drink. After suffering,
however, IN that painful posture ono hour,
at their masters intercession, and thoir own
humble request, with the promise Of amend
mont, they were released by the Governor.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

Another Victim.--Last evening, little
after o'clock, AUSTIN SQUIRES, AK
maker, living on Monroe street, few doors
from Washington square, shot his wife, no
doubt with intent to murder her. They
were together in the yard taking in the
clothes which she had washed. when he
committed the bloody deed. The moment
the pistol was fired he fled. Upon exami-
nation it appeared that the ball entered the
back, about parallel with the hip, piercing
the back bone, and lodging in the abdomen.
The wound Immediately paralized the ex-
tremities, and produced the most intense
suffering. The physicians who were prompt.
ly called, at once declared tho wound NOR.
tai, although at IL O'Clock she was perfect.
ly rational. Her anxiety for her two babes
slumberng in the cradle by her side, and
her refusal to acknowledge their father as
the guilty author of her bereavement.
shows a mothers tenderness and Dopan's
love.
She was the daughter of Mr.. Trumbull,
an old inhabiant of this city, living on AL.
len st. The wretched murderer IS a des.
perado only when under the baneful nlu.
ence ofthc intoxicating cup. While in that
condition, he has more than ouce threaten.
cd to shoot not only his wife, but his wifc's
father. 30 that men should put an enemy
into their mouths to steal away their
brans."
The murderer Was arrested in less than
two hours after he fled, on the alley near
North ST., by Waterman Fish, conducted to
the watch-house and searched. A pistol,
heavily loaded, was found upon him.
lie said he procured his pistol of Pickett.
le was then taken to the jail--protcsting
his innocence Of any crime.--Rochester
Democrat.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

Paying Specie-The Detroit Banks resumed
specie payments on the 10th inst, as il was ex.
pected thcy would. The demands ON that day,
the Free Press states, |" wcrc mostly from abroad
and principally from non-resuming Ohio" The
Bank in this village resumed specie payments on
tho same day and the two at Niles, We are in.
formed, although of the denomination usually
rcproachcd as wild cat,' had been paying specie
for several days before that time. A whole week
Of the golden days has already passed, (whiIe wo
are ADORE all banking hsre,) and yet, contrary TO
tho wiscst prediction, the cgress Of bullion from
beneath our feet has not Jared the copy from our
cases, nor pied single line Of types. Banks in
which the people have confidence are not in much
danger ola very hard run. Just enough for small
change seems to DO about all tho sp-cic required.
Broken Bank.--'fnc Bank Of Norfolk al hox-
bury, Mass. had immediate funds Of 5'OoU dol
lars, to pay its direct liabilities of $i2O,OOO and
81. 900 in specie, to pay $4,000 in bills |! Ita
officers and owners, all, we are informed, claim
the honor Of belonging TO the wing party.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
Sensible courtiuo &. marrwnc. --"Whe,

Sensible counting 4. marrying .--"When
a woman of sense--lct her have beauty
too, land she will, of some sort, if she be
sensible and amiable,) gives her heartto a
man of established character, who perhaps
has sighed like furnace and got over
his fever, and been out in the world to
struggle for his place and his reputation !;
one who has kept his feelings for woman
pure by his chasteness, and not mingling
too much with them, there is romance &C.
ted but it is all inside, in the heart. The
arrangements for the wedding are made
without futter, and our gentleman about
the right time, walks with composed and
dignfied step to the house of his betrothed,
rejoicing like strong man TO run race.
There is no siggling to hide tears, but some
honest laughter there is no melancholy
faces for it is a contract reason approves.
There is something natural about it. He
takes his wife like man who walks by
day light. There is no glorious uncertain
ties here there is no love in cottage blu.
siness. The romance, the delight, we feel
in thinking Of such case is that man has
had the force of character to work his way
to deserve the respect of sensible woman
and 10 put himself in a situation TO repay
the affection, that he has subdued his pas
Sions 10 reason that he is the oar around
which, woman, the ivy, may bind its car
ressing tendrils, and be lifted by it into SUM-
shine. How can you associate that beau
tifu' idea of Irving's with one of the very
romantic, dapper little matches of the season
Year goes on after year; still husband and
wife are always together, union of heart
and mind. Now it is, that the world won-
ders; now they are called the romantic
couple'--'love each other so'-nothng like
it.'--Knicker6ocker, April.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

o. The Steamboat Milcaukic, on Sat-
urday morning, ran into the steamboat Gin.
cinnati, at the entrance of Cleveland Har-
Dor and sunk her. No lives were lost
Buff. Star.
0T by the Niagara Reporter, we learn
that Charles Durand has been sentenced to
be executed on The Oath inst. The remain
der Of the prisoners, fifty.four in number,
have been pardoned, the only condition re-
quircd Of them being, to give security for
their good behaviour for three years, them
selves in f200 each, and two suretics each
in E100.--U.
( or The Niagara Reporter says, that
The BrockvilIe rioters have been sentenced
to twelve months confinement in the Peni.
tertiary, and three months in the common
jail.--D. sa
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

The Loan.--On the authority of letter Of
the 10th inst. from New York, the Detroit Post
says" Gov. Mason has made the one million
loan." This report is much more favorable to
our works of internal Improvement, than that of
failure in the negotiation, recently circulated
rather industriousy by certain partizans, who
happen not exactly to love our chief magistrate.
The democrats are strange people to be SO slow
in fulfilling the wing predictions, IN running tho
state.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

OT"All our Village Banks resumed specie
payments on the 10th inst" says the Pontiac
Herald. We should like to know if the editor,
in his "all,' includes that meugre concern, tho
I" Clinton Canal Bank" The Bank of Washte.
nav, also, is reported to be paying specie on its
one dollar notes.
The River Raisin, and the Merchants and
Mechanics Banks, at Monroe, according to the
Times, have also commenced paying specie
The last of these is termed the Prince of the
Wildcats +" j G. the old he animal. But such
of that species as are worth saving will now be.
come domosticated, and lose their opprobrious
name, while the remainder will be exterminatcd !;
and tho sooner the better.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

How easy i is to Gil GU, column.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-17
From HE Bangor (Me. } RepaLiiean. (Adm)
THE SUB. TREASURY.

Such are the general features Of the bill now pro-
posed to effect divorce between Bank and Stale TO
secure the eventual return 10 metallic currency and
to place the public money completely IN the hands
Of the executive The regulation OF exchange aud the
currency Of the people, constitute part Of The pro-
ect. The objections raised IN every quarter Of the
country, the demonstrates Of friends aud the dcnun-
Citations Of enemies Undecided, aud there
be settled determination nillct the whole dose upon
the country. The system u pcrscyeTed ~ dorRcdy
Sangrado adhered To h. aqueous rotations and blood
letting. and have only the alternative Of more
lingering deathior death prove 10 the energy
and enterprise OF the country That this bill may pass
we have fears, for II is evident that des-
perate effort will he made 70 carry u.
On former occasion we expressed disspproha-
ton of the bill reported the special session, aud
little reason consider this Ia . favorable light
Either would he fatal to American enterprise either
would change the whole character Of our business
atlons aud produce revolution IN the prospects and
property Of men, greater if possible, than that have
Just passed Those who choose lingering death, may
prefer The present the former bllfor ourselves We
freely confess preference for the Of the public
ecutoner, 10 the stile,to of the hned assassin This
project if adopted, succeed IL VIII only
nnct upon the nation OF bankruptcy, dcSpou-
dency and gloom aud in the cud lead 10 the establish.
Inent Of National Bank. We have spoken plainly
upon this subject and any Of readers should doubt
perusd and careful consideration the suhloncd extract
from The Richnoad Enquirer, Of the oldest aud
most consistent rept b,,can papers IN the union
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mrn' 4 = ~sss sssn pssssssals sta prupss andsf az
3 Cen 80 hu8&s nsoma ss<tie psfmtfes. Il lhe
kub.tseasaSy b,a e=ta lsas essfsllaa Add Il thss
should sssuns. I'D i esi se.'pd ,hrm % sop ~
short iiais
tsa he rsapls sssr 10 ssllsysd from re evils u
d'saiSsfsd strfstey " ssy .sesisea ils ls.n u
The .sneFai - Na1s doFsHaaseuts, lgsH'a ~ taats
n shsy eaa,sas. !. ~, ihs du,y 81 lhe Govern.
nrgi 10 80 ~ h4,As instead u shroWng otselts ~
their way 70 FssaaF
s csstbs re,suus ever hc salestsd 10 specie. asil
Tbs hacks fesgass sgaFr layHsHlsi
9 4 4 not colivcisd hos nsshg saiirtly u ps,er.
via; 1feasoFy dfsiis AID 1nss4ys notes
Y Tan he pubic efsdnsss ~ lald 10 specs. when
the Gosernmcni hes 80 stseie 10 Isyi
y Are ihcy nst pad u ihls ti'Hs n psFrFi
o When the l,foniintd lel,slis ~ tasorrs aid
schemes are direc,, 10 sona'ct with facts sid cape.
Renee, ought VI 10 have sny c1iddshce "a thsml
10 What ere the facts sad experience utttl,iiou 10
the SubTsasnry scheme, wlh has been ~ operation
by regulation " The Trcssury Dcpsnmsnt. ioT the
last nine ten mouths
II Has il gwen 10 the Psole gold sod silver a.
circulating Inedinmi Has 4 regulated exchanges ard
the currency Has ctahtd the Goytuu,ea 10 pay
is debts in specie Has sgiiated aud tunstlsrd
the country without any eonctRsble bensfs 10 the
psoplei
!: Has il no, kept ~ premium mon specie, and
thereby prevented the banks foai resunii specie pay.
meats
H. VIII il not continue 10 have this effect, and
thereby fix upon the country forever deprecated aud
disordcred currency.
What would have been the fate Of that great com
mereal Empire, Great Britain, il her Government had
pursued similar to u this tinc when her
Bank stopped specie payments ~ '0s Instead Of do.
ing every thing to destroy did che not do every thing IN
her power to inspire public confidence In her own in
sttuions and thereby Kept up the credit ofts for
81 years, during tremendous wars, without paying
dollar IN specie, and preserving The agricultural COM
mercal, and mechanical inieres: during the whole Of
that eycnlul period
II this war Is kept mp upon these banking institutions.
or II you choose, II this OF confidence encouraged
by The Government BY this futile effort 10 separate the
currency Of the Government from the currency Of the
People, when do yon suppose the banks will resume
specie payments Think Of these things, Old friends,
like patriots aud statesmen, and fanatics aud
furated rarzsns aud your reward will be the applause
and gratitude Of beloved country.
AN OLD FRIEND
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THE MADIsoNIAN.
Foa THE COUNTRY.


We commenced on Saturday last the publication Of
weekly edition of the Madsonan and shall issue the
second number to-day. This edition will comprise a
condensed report Of the daily proceedings Of both
Houses Of Congress, with all the editorial matter and
much other POLITICAL statistical, financial and mscella
neous reading comprised in the edition published every
other day-6ng the four sides Of the sheet with read
inc matter, Of an interesting aud valuable character
This will prove valuable acquisition, We fauer our
self, to all who would supply themselves with general
information from the Capitol Of the United States, in
cheap and convenient form, accessible 70 all The pre-
sent political period is interesting and important one
and cannot fail TO excite the attention OF every who
seeks to be informed upon matters Of general con-
Germ
The price for the Madisonian weekly, one year, Is
S3, payable invariably IN adranee.
December l6, 1887
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plas, - !, y must oe Notifying to those who have al
ili 49,, y, - " down Our Democratic patrons
are not generally newspaper supnorline neonIe-
nave iorsaAen Us Our subscription Iist has increas
g beyond precedent and continues 70 increase. We
800. ana snail perseyere IN the cause OF
q me EnquiIer, II our political existence were 4,
sake u We shall be cast In the conlest-which we
90 NOT apPtehend--if are TO be politically Glove,
down 10 the field Of bIule,-which We sii less an,
pfebend-why, BE- IL 50. We will then retire 10 ob
ncnriiy with The bes grace In our power--and seek
oar subsistence In some other calling"
when, Gays Algernon Sydney) man finds that
Nc eanno live but BY dning indecent thing Proyi-
dence warns bin that II is Time TO depart"