davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-19

mount to all other considerations. But
shall be pleased dear sir, to see your
name before the people for the Office of
Chief Magistrate, and shall be happy to sus-
tain you in your labors for tho welfare Of
our country, to which we arc both under
many obligations for confidence reposcd and
honors conferred.
i am, sir, truly yours,
THOMAS j. RUSK.
We Recommend this patriotic intifler-
cncc to Office, and dsin,crcsted zeal for the
good of the country, and even their party,
to the great rival candidates for the Prcsi-
dcncy III the U. States.
REV. J. +. LANNEAU.-The Editor Of
the South Western Monitor, in noticing
4 letter of the Rev J. f. Lanneau, Mis-
sionary to Palestine, which was lately pub.
lis!'cd in the Charleston Observer, uses the
occasion for the following remarks:
1--WE present our readers on our first page
with letter from Jerusalem. The writer
is presbyterian clergyman, and native
Of Charleston, S. G.. lie was Il friend and
Theological Seminary. We were witness
10 the struggle, which for long time, held
his mind in painful suspense, between tic
promised pleasures Of home, kindred and
country, and the convictions Of duty TO for
sake all, and carry the message Of mercy to
pcr;sling idolatcrs. HIS connections were
respectable; his talents We're above mcdioc-
rity; and his prospects, both for happiness,
and usefulness to his native land, were
bright. But he felt that it was his duty to
80 to the Gcntiles, and comforting not with
flesh and blood, lie went. And now he
writes from the most interesting spot on
rartil-lhc spot where the blessed Jesus
poured out his blood for sinful world. His
letter indeed contains nothing Of particular
importance, but will yet prove Interesting.
I'VE take this occasion TO state that we
have had the pleasure Of being acquainted
with some thirty or forty young men, with
some of them intimately acquaintcd) who
have since been scattered over the world as
foreign missionaries. Among these were
Lyman and Munson, who We're murdered
by the natives on the coast of Africa; and
several others whose subsequent histories
have been cvcntful. And we conscientious
y assert that we have never known all e.
quail number of men who seemed as much
pous and hHas fn h s9n ndiay depoFi
ment. Whatever their enemies may say
against them. they are the excellent of the
carth-thc true soldiers of the cross-lhc
closest followers of Christ and the Apostles;
and they have their reward in the blessings,
almost Pcnticoslal, which God is shedding
upon their labors. And they shall have
their reward in the brightest crowns of glory
when the dronish race of christians, who
dcspisc and detract them, shall gain diff
cult admi,tancc into the kingdom Of hcav-
en-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-19

A woman in Lancaster, being told can
dies had been raised two cents i'm The pound.
on account of the war, said, "Dane IL. are
h'ey got to fighting by candlehghH"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-19
Miscellaneous.

An EXAMPLE WORTHY OF lMITATIoN.-
We observe in one of n file of Matagorda
(Icxas)papcrs, received yesterday, n cor
rcspondencc between Nlirabcau Is. Lamar,
and Thomas J. Rusk, upon the subject OF
the candidacy Tor the Presidency Of the Re-
public. Both gentlemen had been SPOKEN
OF for the Office, and when Mr.. Lamar was
applied 10 for permission to announce his
nnme, he writes in the following strain TO
/ Mr.. RusE:
GEH. RUsk:-Dt0r Sir have iu., re.
ccivcd ii letter from several DISTINGUISHED
gentlemen, our mutual friends, inviting me
TO bccomc a'can,lidalc for the next PrcSi-
dcncy. As you have been spoken Of very
extensively for the same high Office, an,
anxious I" see you before | give Il final an
swcr Ii is important that harmony at all
times should be preserved in our country:
and, at the present period any violent contest
for tho Chief Nlags!racy, could not fail to
be extremely prcjudicial to the peace and
prosperity Of the country, but might really
prove fatal 10 its best hopes. know tIla.
you. as well us myself, must dcprccalc
these consequences; and win the view to
avoid them, think il all important that we
should have free and unrcservcd CONVEX
sauon. aud by comparing our views, come
W. @'HS Which, w IiiSt II NAV he
satisfactory To ourselves, will be most con
drc,ivc to the public interest
shall be at my room about 2 o'cock,
when hope it Will be convcllien, for YOU
to call upon me.
Your friend, and obc,licr, servant,
Nj. Is. l. AMAR.
MIR. RUsK REPLIES:
Dear Generdt-iour note of this morn
inp has bccn-rcccivcd, informing me of a
request having been made by several dis
ln2nishcd gentlemen to you, to become a
candidate for the Presidency of the Rcpub-
| lie at the next election, and desiring IL free
and unrestraincd confidence between us ON
that subject before you answer to ,!.or com
mnnication. fully subscribe TO tho pro
prlety OF the course you suggest, and am
proud to say, that i, gives me another proof,
in addition to the many have already had,
! ot your patriotism, and desire to promote
! the harmony and good OF The county,
| From press of business. it will not be in
my power 10 call at your room ar Two o.
clock this evening; but hope YOU will not
on my account have Il hesitancy IN giving
your consent TO the request alluded To, as
there is no design or desire on nv part 10
have my name before the people for anv
Office whatever. AS the representative OF
my country, feel bound to discharge ia
the best of my abilities, the duties Of the
station; but beyond this, my private affairs
and domestic obligations so long neglected
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17
STATE ofNew York, Niagara county. IS

State ofeNev York, Niagara county, SIS:
Gilman Appleby of the city of Buffalo,
being duly sworn, says that he left the port
of Buffalo, on the morning of the Goth in.
slant, in the s. B. Caroline, owned by VIM.
Wells, of Buffalo, and bound for Schlosser,
upon the east side of Niagara river, and
within the United States. That this de-
ponent commanded the said Caroline, and
that she was cleared from Buffalo with a
view to run between said Buffalo and
Schlosser, carrying passengers, freight,
&c. that this deponent caused the said Caro-.
line to be landed at Black Rock on her way
down, and that while there this deponent
caused the American flag to be run up, and
that soon after leaving Black Rock Har-
Dor, volley Of musketry was discharged
at the said Caroline, from the Canada
shore, but without injury. That the said
Caroline continued her course down the
Niagara river unmolested, and landed out
side of certain scows or boats, attached to
Navy Island, where number of passen-
gers disembarked, and as this deponent
supposes, certain articles Of freight were
landed. That from this point the said
Caroline went to Schlosser, arriving there
about three o'clock in the afternoon. That
between this time and dark, the said boat
made two trips to Navy Island, landing as
before. That at about the hour of six in
the afternoon, this deponent caused the
said boat to be landed at Schlosser, and
made fast with chains to the dock at that
place. The crew and officers ofthe Caro-.
line numbered ten, and that in the evening
% individuals, all of whom were citizens
Of the United States, came on board and
requested this deponent and other officers
of the boat to permit them to remain on
board during the night, as they were unable
to get lodgings at the tavern hard by
These requests were acceded to, and the
persons thus coming on board retired to
rest, as did also the crew and officers Of
the Caroline, except such as were stationed
to watch during the night. That about
midnight this dcponent was informed by
one Of the watch, that several boats filled
with men were making twoards the Caro-.
line from the river, and this deponent nm
mediately gave the alarm, and before he
was able to reach the deck, the Caroline
was boarded by some seventy or eighty
men, all of whom we're armed, That they
commenced warfare with muskets, swords
and cutlasses, upon the defenceloss crew
and passengers Of the Caroline, under tn,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17
CANADIAN NEWS.

Attack upon and capture Of Bots Blanc
Island, By the Patriots Of Canada, and
loss Of Schooner, soith arms and prouis-
ions.
We Extract from letter received by gentle
man in this village from his correspondent At De-
troit, the following stirring intelligence.
"a few days since the Canadian Patriots, to
the number of from five to eight hundred, made
adescent upon Bots Blac Island, opposite Maiden.
They killed some eight or ten negroes and three
or four whites, and drove tho guard, (some 60
others,) Off
The Schooner, from which the Patriots had
debarked, and which contained their supplies,
was anchored near tho head of the Island. Yes
terday afternoon, this schooner dragged her an.
chors in gale of wind-there were then only
fifteen men on board, with two mounted cannon
on deck, and both loaded with ball and cannis.
ter shot. The Loyalist forces seeing the vessel
drifting to their shore, drew up upon the bank of
the River and fred upon her. The Patriots let
of their cannon several times upon the Loyalists.
which is said to have done great execution, hav.
ing killed from one to two hundred men. The
vessel drifted on the Canadian shore, and, togcth
with all on board fell into the hands of the Low
alists.
The Patriots lost with the vessel some two hun
drod stand of arms, four field pieces and a largo
amount of provisions and other stores. It is not
known how many of the Patriots were killed. or
what fate awaits the survivors. Dr. Theller,
respectable citizen of this city. and Mr.. Dodge
of Monroe, merchant, who were on board the
vessel when she went on shore, and composed
part of the Patriot force, are reported killed.
The Patriots still remain upon one of the Is.
lands near the mouth of Detroit River.
Reports are various in relation to the number
of stands Of arms that were on board the Schoon
er, and also in relation to the Loyalists killed.
believe there were less killed by the Patriots than
is generally believed, and also think probable
that moro arms were taken than the Patriots win
allow"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17

Southern Rail Road.-A resolution was in
troduced into the House of Representatives of this
State on the 18th inst, which passed that body,
suspending all operations on the Southern Rail.
Road. Mr. Bowman, one Of the Representa-
tves of this county voted for the resolution. Pc
ttions have been sent in, signed, we venture to
say, by every man whose name could be procu-
red for that purpose, such has been the exertions
of those who have been isappointed-whilc those
interested in the route which has been adopted,
supposed the matter settled, and have made little
or no exertion upon the subject.
The object Of the resolution, it appears, is TO
cause relocation of the Road. 1t is the gener-
al opinion throughout the county, and the wes-
tern country, that if the present location is rails
ed, the system is destroyed. For instance, we
will look at st. Joseph county, where the gentle
man referred to resides. An alteration made to
across the st. Joseph River at Three Rivers.
Every man must see that this would not satisfy
the inhabitants of White Pigeon and others, up
on the south of the route at present located, and
who arc among the petitioners flor relocation,
as they would be placed some five or six miles
farther Off In this county, the road could not
be located to accommodate the citizens better
than it is at present. 1t runs within two or three
miles of Nottawaseppi prairie, through Centre
vile, the county seat, and centre of the county
tine, which is within mile of White Pigeon
prairie-and continues on a direct line to Mott
vile. From Mottville to New. Buffalo, the state
ment of the Engineers show that the Commits
sioners have adopted that route, the construction
of which will cost the State less, by eighty or a
hundred thousand dollars, than any other route
surveyed. Any disinterested person would say
the same that we have said--that the present To-
cation is better calculated to subserve the interests
of the citizens of this county than it would have
been had it been located upon any other route.
Had the Rail Road been located through White
Pigeon and Mottville, Constantine, Centreville
and the whole north would have been neglected
and had it been located through Centreville
and Three Rivers, Constantine, Mottville, White
Pigeon, and the whole south part would have
been neglected, which comprizes nearly two
thirds of the entire population of the county.
We can not perceive how Mr.. Bowman justifies
himself in voting to suspend operations upon the
Southern Rail Road, against the best interests of
his own county; we do not wish, however, to DO
understood as reading Mr.. Bowman lecture, for
any course he may choose to take, for we are not
among those who helped to place him where he is,
but merely to show the inhabitants Of this county
where he is to be found.
We hope the friends of the Southern Rail Road,
as at present located, will now see the necessity
of making some exertion to sustain that location.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17

fierce cry. of "GoD DAMN THEM, GIVE NO
QUARTER--KILL EVERY MAN.---PIRE FIRE I!
That the Caroline was abandoned with
out resistance, and the only effort made by
the crew or passengers seemed to be to es-
cape slaughter that this deponent narrow
ly escaped, having received several
wounds, none of which, however, are of Sc.
rious character-that Immediately after the
Caroline fell into the hands Of an armed
force who boarded her, she was set on fire,
cut loose from the dock, was towed into the
river, and then abandoned, and soon after
decended the Niagara Falls. That this
deponcnt has made diligent search for the
33 in number, who were known
to be on the Caroline at the time she was
boarded, and 81 are only 9 be fonnd, one
of whom, TO wit (: Amos Durfee of Buffalo,
was found dead upon the dock, having re.
ceived shot from musket, the ball of
which penetrated the back part of the head
and came out at the forehead, j. II. King
and Captain G. F. Harding were seriously
though not MORALLY, wounded several
others received slight wounds. The twelve
individuals who are missing, this deppnent
has no doubt were either murdered upon
the boat or found a watery grave in the
cataract of the Falls and this deponent
further says that Immediately. after the
Caroline was got into the current of the
stream and abandoned as before stated,
beacon lights were discovered upon the
Canada shore near Chippewa, and after suf-
ficient time had elasped to enable the boats
to reach that shore this deponent heard
loud and vociferous cheering at that point.
That this deponent has no doubt that the
individuals who boarded the Caroline were
part of the British forces now stationed at
Chippewa.
GILMAN APPLEBY.
Subscribed and sworn, December 80,
1887, before me. s. b. PIPER,
Commissioner of deeds, &C., for Niagara
County.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17
DETROIT CITY BANK.

The following gentlemen have been cleo.
ted Directors of this institution =
II. M. CAMPBELL.
A. T. M'REYNoLDs,
JOHN TRuAx,
CULLEN BRowN,
JULIUS ELDRED,
HoR6cE HALLocK,
J. M. MEAD,
Fl, CHARLES BrssEL, and
E. Books.
The directors, after their election unani-
mously appointed II. M. CAMPBELL, Prcsi.
dent, and +. II. HARRIS, Cashier.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY II, 1888.

Gouernor's Message lay the Governors
Message before our readers this week, to the ex.
clusion of much other matter prepared, of less
Importance. Governor Mason has given us as
usual, real business document, and we presume
1t will be read with interest
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17

Bounty on Wolres.-We perceive by the De-
troit papers that act has passed the Legislature
of this State, granting bounty often dollars for
the destruction of full grown Wolves, and five
dollars for VOLTS whclps, under the age of three
months. We shall publish the act as soon as we
can find space.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17

pour correspondent "w." will please pardon
us for not publishing his communication last
week. We publish it today, and should be hap
py TO hear from him often.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-17

u-The Brady Guards of Detroit are stationed
at Dearbornville to guard the Arsenal, upon the
rcquisition of Capt. Webb, Of the U. s. Army.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MONDAY, January %.

Mr.. f vERETT moved to take up the memorial
ofthe Cherokee Delegation, demonstrating against
the New-Echota Treaty of December 1885, as frau
dulent, for the purpose of referring the same.
Objections being made, Mr.. EVERETT de-
manded the yeas and nays which were ordered,
and were--yeas sc, nays SO. So the House took up
the memorial.
Mr. EVERETT moved to refer the memorial TO
the Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions
tot' report The facts of the case"
Mr.. HAYNES moved to lay the motion and in
struclions on the table.
Mr.. EVERETT demanded the yeas and nays,
which were ordered.
Mr.. WISE called for the reading of the memorial
in order that the House might know what il was
laying on the table; but the CHAIR decided that it
out of order.
The motion 10 lay on the table was decided in the
negative; yeas 90, nays 81.
Mr.. HAYNES, II we are to have Cherokee
war in the House we might as well have IL now. |
therefore, TO postpone the subject indefinitely"
Mr.. EVERETT said he would prefer TO have the
reference without debate until the facts would be
ELECTED; but if II was the pleasure of the House 10
go into the discussion now, he prepared for il.
Mr.. L. presented remark upon the merits of the
memorial, but in so low tone of voice, and in the
midst of SO much confusion in the Hail. that he was
inaudble 10 the reporters
Mr.. EVERETT'S remarks were cut of by the
expiration of the hour.
Mr.. HOPKINS of Va, gave notice that he
should move the reconsideration of the vote, the
motion 10 lay this subject on the table.
MISSISSIPPI ELECTION
AT 10 o'clock the House renewed the considera-
ton Of the Report ON the Committee Of Elections
the Mississippi Election.
Mr.. BRONSONS resolution:
Resolved That MesSrs. S. S. Prentiss and I. J.
Word are not members of the 18th Congress, and
are not entitled to seats in this House such.
The question pending being on the motion of
Mr.. Bell who had moved to amend by striking
out all after the word Rcsolred" and inserting as
follows: "That the resolution of this House of the
Sd October last, declaring that Samuel J. Gholson
and John +. III. Claiborne were duly elected mem
bers of the 25;h Congress, was agreed to without a
knowledge of all the facts which were material to
correct decision of the question presented and The
same is hereby rescinded."
ReSoLrcd further, That Messrs. Prentiss and Word
were duly elected members OF the 18th Congress,
from the State of Mississippi, in November last and
arc entitled to take their seats as such.
MIR. FOSTER renewed his argument IN support
ofhe decision made by the House al the late session.
in favor of the sitting members, MesSrs Claiborne
and Gholson.
AT half past o'clock
The House adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
IN SENATE.
MONDAY, January %.

MONDAY, January ~.
Mr.. MOUTON appeared and took his seat
The CHAIR announced the following communi-
cation which was read by the Secretary:
" To The President Of he Senate,
"Sir-I have resigned my seat in the Senate Of
the United States.
(Signed) JouN BLACK"
A report from the Postmaster General specifying
the emoluments of PoStmasters derived from rent Of
boxes and other sources except the regular receipts
of commissions from the Department; laid on The
table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. SWIFT presented the resolutions of the Yer
mont Legislature praying The extension ofthe Frank
ing privilege to the Governors of The several States;
referred.
Mr.. WRIGHT presented the petition of the Har-
lem Railroad Company for the remission Of duty on
iron rails imported; referred.
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented petition Of Robert
Miner for remuneration for a set of guaging in
strumens purchased by him for the service of the
United States
Also, of the same and John Classen, guager Of
Philadelphia for payment for extra guaging re-
ferred.
Mr.. MeKEAN presented petition of 4757 women
Also, of 90 women of Chester county.
Also, Of Robert McAllister and others, of Phila-
delphia
Severally on the subject of abolition
On motion of Mr.. STRANGE, laid on the table
Mr. SWIFT, presented petitions Of about 5000
citizens of Vermont and New York on the subject
of Abolition and Texas.
Disposed of in the usual way.
Mr., LYON presented petitions from Michigan
on the same subject, signed by some 800 indivi-
iualS
Also, Mr. BUCHANAN,
Seventy-fve petitions from various parts Of Ohio
signed by some thousands also disposed Of in the
same manner.
Mr.. WRIGHT, on petition of DR.. Feughtwanger,
of New York, to substitute German silver in place
of the Copper Coinage, reported discharge of the
committee from the further consideration. Adopted
and ordered TO be printed
Also reported adverse to petition of Zenos Wood
Also, reported hill authorizing James Watson
Webb, to import, free of duty, one improved Napier
Printing Press.
Ordered to a second reading and be printed.
Mr.. DAVIS, from the Committee on Commerce
reported bill for the relief Of Winthrop Sears.
ported bill for the relief of the heirs of General
Thomas Sumpter, of South Carolina.
On motion of Mr.. LUMPKIN,
Ordered, That 1900 copies Of the reply of Boudi-
not to the report of Congress the validity of the
Cherokee Treaties be printed for the use OF the Sc
nate
The report Of the Committee on Commerce, ad-
verse to the memorial of the New York Pilots, was
adopted and ordered TO be printed
Bill providing for the better security Of life and
property on board steam boats up in the orders
of the day, was read and sundry amendments and
notifications adopted, and pending discussion
thereon,
On motion of Mr.. DAVIS, the Senate
Adjourned.