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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Trials for high TreaSon.-Two of our
Reporters were in court, on Monday when
Lount and Mathews both pleaded guilty.
Ofcourse no details, or examinations, were
gone into, and the court was adjourned un.
til Thursday and, as the main body ofthe
prisoners have petitioned the Government,
in an emphatical manner on their case, it
is difficult to say, at this moment, how many
of them are TO be brought to trial at all.
However we shall persist in the plan we
had laid down, to report all the trials of any
importance, and publish them with portraits
of the principal persons. We have got
copious notes ofthe trial of Sutherland; but
as the Court Martial expressed a desire.
they should not be published until the final
decision on the case, out of deicacy, we
have abstained from doing so.-Toronto
Palladium.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
PUBLIC OPINION RELATIVE TO
THE BANK OF MICHIGAN.

The untrammelled press Of our state is
beginning 10 express itself in reference 10
the BANK OF MICHIGAN. Let that institu-
ton beware the mutterngs now heard
in the distance shall increase in impetuosi-
ty--the cloud now "no bigger than mans
hand" shall cover the whole horizon with
blackness, until in storm and tempest il
bursts upon their head.-Det. Post.
BANK OF MIcHIGAN.--We are sorry TO
see that this institution is losing the conf.
den;e of tho people. Not so much on ae-
count OF any debt of gratitude that the PEG.
pie owe the institution, but because it must
hasten and make more fatal the loss of the
United States money, and Of individuals
who have claims against the bank.
The people are indeed to be pited. Du.
ring the past winter they have been har.
raised necessarily by tho cry Of worthless
"wild cat" and have sought refuge from
their fears in the artificial credit of the
BANK OF MICHIGAN. They have laid a.
way the bills of this bank as choice de-
post, but are now anxiously seeking to ex.
change them for this same dreaded, worth
less wild cat money.
We know not as there will ever be an
end to these money troubles. We hope
that the investigation about to be common
ced will not expose as much rottenness in
the old banks as has been found in the great
Boston Banks; if so, we know no refuge
for the people, unless it can be offered by
some twenty safety fund banks, which have
started without the aid Of old banks, accord
ing 10 the strict letter of the General Bank
ing Law-which have stood and can stand
all that open enemies and false friends can
pile uron them.-Utica Enterprise.
Bank of Coldvater. rumors res.
pectng the bank at this place are sheer in.
ventions of designing knaves. AS far as
we have been able to ascertain, there is not
a bank in the state that better deserves the
confidence Of the public than this. For
safety we prefer its bills TO those Of the
ROASTING BANK OF MICHIGAN, the affairs Of
which are now undergoing investigation in
the legislature. If sound let it stand il
not let it fall.-Coldpater Observer.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

THos. J. SUTHERLAND.--A militia Court
Martial for the trial of Sutherland, was or.
gained at Toronto, on the 18th inst. No
business was done except swearing the res
pective officers composing the court and
serving the prisoner with a copy of the
charge against him. On that night, Suth-
erand attempted to bleed himself to
death, by opening veins in his arms and
feet.
The Toronto Patriot says "Hs state Of
exhaustion is extreme, another half hour and
he would have been dead"
In consequence of this attempt, the trial
has been postponed Buffalo Commercial
Advertiser.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Signers of the Declaration Of Indepen.
dence.-Of the ffty.six signers of the De-
claration of independence, it is stated that
nine were born in Massachusetts, eight in
Virginia, five in Maryland, four in Connec.
ticur, four in New Jersey, four in Pennsyl-
vania, four in South Carolina, three in New
York, three in Delaware, two in Rhode ISL.
and, one in Maine, three in Ireland, two in
England, two in Scotland, and one in
Wales.
Twenty.one were attorneys, ten mer.
chants, four physicians, three farmers, one
clergyman, one printer, sixteen were men
of fortune.
Eight were graduates Of Harvard Col
ege. four of Yale, three Of New. Jersey,
two of Philadelphia, two of William and
Mary, three of Cambridge, England, two
of Edinburg, and one of st. Omers.
AT the time of their deaths. five were. o.
yer ninety years Of age, seven between
eighty and ninety, eleven between seventy
and eighty, twelve between sixty and sew.
enty, eleven between fifty and sixty, seven
between forty and fifty, one died at the age
of twenty.seven, and the age of two uncer.
tain.
AT the time of signing the Declaration
the average age of the members was forty
four years.
They lived 10 the average Of more thar
sixty.five years and ten months. The
Youngest member was Edward Rutledg
Of South Carona, who was in his twenty.
seventh year. He lived TO the age of fifty
one. The next youngest was Thomas
Lynch, of the same state, who was also il
his twenty seventh year. He was cast a
way at sea in the fall of l776.
Benjamin Franklin was the Oldest mem
Der. He was in his seventy.frst year wher
he signed the Declaration. He lived il
1890, and survived sixteen Of his younge
brethren. Stephen Hopkins Of Rhode Isl
and, the next Oldest member, was born IL
1907, and died in 1875.
Charles Carroll attained the greatest age
dying in his Goth year. VIM. Ellery o
Rhode Island, died in his 9lst year.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
Keeping things In the fam,zu.-There

Keeping things tn the fam,ly.-There is
Justice of the Peace now living in ILL.,
nois who summoned man before him to
answer in a suit in which he was plaintiff,
and, when it became necessary for the
plaintiff to plead his case, the Justice cal
led his wife to the chair and addressed
her as the plaintiffs counsel. He then re.
sumed his seat, summed up the arguments
and gave verdict in his own, the plain.
:iff's favor. The defendant settled the
matter on the spot, but, with all reverence
10 the Justice begged leave 10 say, tha
"such might be Kentucky custom, bu
he'd be ID if they'd allow it in York
Stale. "-Chicago Dem.
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OAKLAND COUNTY.

From the Pontiac Herald.
BLooMrIELD.--This town, which has
heretofore given wing majority Of so or go
votes, gives US an average majority of %.
"Two hundred and twenty five votes were
polled. Never before were so many votes
polled in this town; and never was the re.
lativc strength of parties better or more
fairly tested. J. Davis majority for SUI
pervisor over j. II. Hunter, is thirty,
three"
AvoN.--Last fall the wings had clear
majority of from so to 60 votes. Now, the
democrats have elected a majority o.
their town officers. We learn that the
democratic supervisor and clerk are both
elected
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Abduction.-An express arrived in this
city this morning, from Erie, Pa, bringing
intelligence Of most extraordinary out
rage committed at that place on the nigh,
of the 9th inst. The particulars as stated
in the handful, published in relation to the
affair, are as follows:
AS Miss Hanoi, daughter of p. S. V.
Hanoi, Esq, of that pace, was returning
from party, in company with a young man
of Mr.. HIS family, about IL O'Clock at
night, they were assaulted on the sidewalk
by Robert C. Bristol, Captain of the Steam.
boat James Madison, ind four o,her per-
sons; the young man was forcibly secured,
while Miss Hanoi, amid screams for aid
was forced into hack dose at hand, with
the loss of her bonnet aid other articles of
clothing, and then driven down to the har-
Dor, where she was put on board the Madi-
son. That boat appears to have been in
readiness for the purpose, with steam up,
and forthwith pushed outinto the lake, with
lights extinguished.
Chase was Immediately given in the U.
s. Revenue Cutter, and the Steamboat
Thomas Jefferson was got under way as
speedily as possible but from the darkness
it was impossible TO discover the course ia.
ken by the fugitive boat.
The Madison was not fully in a condi.
ton for sea, having only part of her buck
cts in, and but little WOOD on board. Hence
Bristol is supposed to have pushed across
the lake for Canada.
The affair seems to have made quite a
stir at Erie, and from the responsibility OF
the parties, and the novelty Of using a
steamboat of 700 tons on such an enter.
prise, together with the attendant circum.
stances, have caused it tc excite some little
sensation here.
We can hardly credit he fact that Capt.
B. would have pursued such suicidal
course as this, and incline somewhat to the
opinion, that it may turn out a mere "Gret-
ma Green" business, after al. Buff. Com.
Adu.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Southern Railroad.-Our representa-.
tives have done nobly in approprioting
$350,O0O to be expended on the eastern
section ofthe southern railroad. This sum
judiciously managed would complete the
road from Monroe to this village, as may
be seen by the following estimates.
The distance is about "a miles.
For clearing and grubbng per
mile, $500, $4,000
For grading per mile, 3,Ol2, 253,OOs
For right of way per mile, 100, S,400
For bridges and drains, $4,000
For superstructures per mile, 400, $4,000
For contingencies, 1890
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
AN ACT to prevent the circulation of bills
or tickets of less denomination than

AN ACT to prevent the circulation of bills
or tickets of less denomination than
one dollar.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Michigan, That from and after the six
teenth day of May, A. d. one thousand
eight hundred and thirty-eight. it shall be
unlawful for any individual, company or
corporation to issue, pass or offer to pass
within this state any note, check, draft, bank
bill, or any other paper currency of less
denomination than one dollar, and If any
person, company or corporation shall vic.
late the provisions of this section, the per-
son so offending, or in case Of any corpo.
ration so offending, the officers of any such
corporation for the time being, shall be la-
be to indictment by the grand jury of the
county where the offence shall have been.
committed, and the persons so offending, or
the officers of the company or corporation
SO offending, shall on conviction thereof be
fined in sum not exceeding fifty dollars,
at the discretion Of the court, for each of.
fence; one half Of said fine shall 90 to.
the person or persons who shall prosecute
the same to Judgment, the other half shall
be paid to the county where the offence
shall have been committed, for the use of
the poor Of said county: Provided, That
the person SO offending and the officers Of
any corporation shall also be liable to pay
the amount Of any note, bill, draft, check
or other paper constituting part of said cur
rency to any holder thereof, with twenty
five per cent. damages for non.payment on
demand and costs of suit, and in case Of
judgment for plaintiff, execution thereon
may be had forthwith, and it shall be the
duty of the prosecuting attorney to com.
mence prosecutions against all persons and
every corporation so offending against this
act of which he shall have knowledge or
probable information.
81. That from and after the passage of
this act it shall be unlawful for any individ.
ual, company or corporation to issue dc
novo, or knowingly TO pass or procure to
be issued. passed or circulated within the
said state, any note, check, bank bill or
other paper medium, evidently intended for
common circulation, Of a less denomina-
ton than one dollar, andswhich shall be is.
sued and circulated for the first time after
the period above limited in this section, un.
der the penalties provided in the foregoing
section.
Approved March %, 1888.
a true copy.]
RANDOLPH MANNING,
Secretary of State.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
A BRACE OLE EPITAPHS.

No. IAN OLD MAID.
Hare lies poor forlorn old maid,
Whose charms, long e'er her death, dccay'd
Whole years in solitude she sat, -
Forgot by all, except her cat.
In youth-boliove it--sho was fair,
In wit, and grace, and beauty, rare;
A grave old bachelor was slain!
Who sought her hand and heart in vain
AS she grow old, and lost her power,
Her temper, with her ago, grew sour;
She scodod all her friends to death
She's silent now for want Of br3ath.
No. 2-oN AN OLD BACHELOR.
Here lies the voriest wretch, forlorn,
Wounded by love and killed by scorn--
The man that courted this old maid,
When in the charms Of youth arrayd.
He neither drank, nor chew'd, nor smok'd,
Unknown through this dull world he pok'd,
Without a dog, or cat, or wife,,
To cheer the loneliness OF life.
Scorned by the sex, he was not blind
To any charms of woman kind;
His soul is fiod--his sins forgiven
Hos wooing angels now in Heaven.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
WASHTENAW COUNTY.

The Federalists have elected thirteen
out of the twenty supervisors in the coun-
ty, and there is tie on the supervisor
in the township of Lyndon, the remain.
der Of the democratic ticket in that township
elected.
UNADILLA.-This township, in Livings-
ton county, which has heretofore been a
strong hold of the federalists, has elected
democratic supervisor, and the whole de.
mocratc ticket by an average majority OF
eight.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
Mormonism Erposed.-Tbis is a CON

Mormonism Exposed. is a com.
plete and revoltingy ludicrous disclosure
of the humbug Of the Golden Bible follow
ers Of Prophet Joe Smith. 1t is drawn up
by Origen Bachelor, and contains per-
feet dissection Of the book Of Mormon, and
evidences Of its falsity.
The book will have ready sale, as it is
curious to see into what deplorable depths
of absurdity and credulity the human mind
may be driven by wicked impostors.-N.
Y. Star.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Sir +. B. Head burnt in E6igy in the
Loyal tovn Of Niagara.--On Wednesday
last, " Lawyer Boulton," who expects 10
be called to the Privy Council of the new
autocrat, went through the streets of the
loyal town of Niagara, drumming up sign
ers to an Address of bewaimert and con.
dolence to Sir Francis on his much to be
regretted departure from this province =
and 10, and behold after days labor he
obtained six names -! On the night Of
that day, "the people" of that loval town,
not having the fear Of Granny McDougal
before their eyes, then and there did, Sir
Francis in effigy, with tar and faggots, burn
land on said effigy was, in large letters,
painted,
SIR FRANCIS BOND HEAD,
The instigator and author Of our distress.
A man without heart, though not without
Head! ur
To Liberty foe, and TO mankind dread.
The inhabitants of Niagara were much
excited. The Magistrates offered a re-
ward for the apprehension of those con-
cerned in the affair, but though well known
no one dare arrest Them. The next night,
by way Of retaliation, an attempt was made
to burn Mackenzie, but the movers in the
matter were routed.
More of h.--On Friday night the loyal
people Of that town, hung Lord ANA, a
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
HEAD-QUARTERs, DETROIT,
Adjf GenPs Office, March 81, 1885.
GENERAL. ORDEPN-No.

So much of the general orders of the 7th inst.
as directs the company drills to be held on the
7th, 18th, 2lst and 26th April, and on the 5th
of May next, are hereby repealed, and the drills
on those specified days are to be dispensed with
The regimental review and inspection directed
by said order TO be held OH Saturday, the 18th
day of May next, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, will take
place. as directed, at the several regmental head
quarters, and the colonies will report the numeri
cal strength of the regiments to The brigade in
spector, as heretofore ordered.
BY order Of the Commander in Chief,
J. L. SCHWARZ, AdIt. General.
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Another General Rnnk

Another General Bank Law.--The As.
sembly Of New. York have, finally, after a
discussion Of several weeks, passed a gen.
eral law to third reading, by vote 10 TO
%. So it will be seen that while whiggery
here has been railing against our general
banking law, the wing assembly of New
York has been passing one.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Female Horse ThieE--A woman deckcd
out in male apparel, was arrested at Balti.
more on Saturday, while endeavorng to dis.
pose ola horse which she had stolen. She
is a native Of Yorkshire, and had been
dressed as a man for three Years, during
which period she had been employed as
laborcr on the canal, and performed other
labors usual for those Of the stronger sex.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
$35O,OOS

What can speak more emphaiically for
our interests than this important fact? 1t
is time for our fellow citizens of Cold Wa
ter to begin TO make their arrangements in
accordance with the signs of the times
We willingly risk the reputation Of our 'er.
gan Of ereatuality"--as aphrenologist would
say--when we set down the village ofCold.
water as one of the cities of Michigan
CoLdUater Observer.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

The four Brothers, Jones.-The Louis
vile Journal states that these men, the MUIR
derers of their uncle, Col. Ward, are about
engaging Henry Clay and Daniel Web
ster, TO defend their cause, at fee Of five
thousand dollars each.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Among the measures now in embryo be-
fore Congress is one which proposes the
establis .ment of "Homc Squadron and
Navy School," the object of which is to
give character, stability and permanence
to the Navy Department of the United
States. A more glorious ins,itution-one
more worthy the care and patronage of the
General Government, cannot be conceived.
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HEAp-QUARrERs, DErRoIr,
Adjt Gents Office, March 81, 1888.
GENERAL ORDERS-No. 3.


The major generals, brgadier generals and CO.
loncls, appointed. and as promulgated in general
orders number one, of tins day. ara hereby di-
rectod to proceed TO Gil their respective division,
brigade and rcgimental stats.
The colonies will, within ten days after re.
ccvng motto, Of their appointment, divide. or.
Y nize est lblish and number, or letter, ten CON-
pinics, or as near that number ut present prac-
tcable, in each regiment, and ciuse elections for
company officers, to consist Of ono captain, one
first Lieutenant, and two second lieutenants TO
each company, 10 DO held and make the returns
of these and all subsequent elections, to the brig
adler general commanding, specifying the num-
Der or letter of the company TO which such otli-
Ger to he commissioned belongs, and if that ofli.
Ger approves OF the same, he will send the 70.
turns with his approval, to the adutant general
for the commissions.
No commissions will be issued, or designations
accepted unless approved and transmitted by the
brigadier general as above stated.
Every officer Of the militia Of this state, who
henceforth accepts n commission, is obliged to
uniform and completely equip himself, within six
months from the date of his commission, and if
of tbs line, according TO the prescribed and now
established uniform of the army Of the United
States, and If belonging to the separate or VOL
unteer corps company, according to the adopted
uniform of that corps and company; officers
nominated, but unwilling to comply with this re-
QUESTION, are at liberty to tender their resigna.
ion otherwise, if found in default. their names
will be stricken from the roll.
All volunteer corps or independent companies,
now organized and existing, which have not
twenty-five rank and file, equipped and uniform
ed according to the adopted uniform of the corps
| or company, from the date Of the passage of the
above act are to be considered as disbandcd, and
the members will do duty and return to the line
Each brigadier general will direct the colonies
in his brigade TO cause an election to be held with
in thirty days, for one lieutenant colonel and ont
major to each regiment in his brigade, from a
mong and by the company officers elected, anc
apply for commissions as above.
| BY order of the COMMANDMENTS Chief
}. E. SCHWARZ, Adj't General.
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Trial Of Sutherland.-The evidence on
the part of the prosecution closed OH Thurs
day last. The prisoner asked for few
days TO prepare his defence. The court
granted him week, and adjourned till to.
morrow.-Chris. Guar.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

The committee Of the Massachusetts LIE.
gislaturc have made powerful report on
the subject Of Texas, which is highly hon.
orable to the committee, and if adopted,
will be highly honorable to that ancient
commonwealth
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Magistrate in that place, in cffigy, and The
beauty of the thing is, they could find no
one TO cut him down in the morning.
{" Now, by St. Paul, the work goes bravely
n."--Le,ciston Telegraph.
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b. Rattbun.-The trial of this individu.
RI has again been postponed. in order to OBJ
tain testimony for his defence from Texas.
The prisoner has been removed from Ba.
tavia TO the jail in Buffalo, to await his tri.
al in September next.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

The Massachusetts Legislature have
passed law granting bounty of 81 to
every person in that state who shall raise
Is bushels Of well cleansed wheat, and 5
cents for every additional bushel.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Labor at the West.--The average mum.
Der of hands employed on the public works
of Indiana during the last year was 1891.
The rate of wages was from IL to $3l per
month.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

From Port au Princc.-Capt. Lowell Of
schr. Orient, informs us that the difficulty
between the French and Hayden govern.
ments had been amicably settled, and bust.
ness had revived in st. Domingo.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

Postscript to Letter" Tell Miss Sal
ly, that drcampt t'other night that she and
mo was married, and the way | felt happy
wsrn't slow, tell YOU.
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The Robert Fulton.--It is singular fact.
that the Robert Fulton has run every month
since navigation commenced last spring.
She left this port in January, and while up
the lake made short trip in February.
Our harbor has been closed hardly two
months the past winter: The New Eng
land came in on the 3Oth January, and boats
might have entered on the Oath ult.--BuE.
ADJ.
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Fifteenth Brigade.
The 29th regiment to bs formed of the cast half
of Kalamazoo county.
30lh regiment, Of the west half Of kalama-
ZOO county.
Sixteenth Brigade.
3lst regiment, of Eaton, Barry and Allegan
counties. rt.f
counties.
By order of the Commander Chief,
j. +. SCHWARZ, AdJt General.
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GENERAL ORDERS.
HEAp-QUARrERs, DETRoIT,
AJt Gen'fs Office, March 81, 1888.
GENERAL ORDERS-No. I.

/. In pursuance TO tho act entitled sun act 10 a.
mend an act TO orginizs the militia" approved
March 81 1893, his Excollcncy the Commander
n-Chisf has made the following nominations, in
convention of both Houses of the Legislature,
March 30, 1888; viz;