Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-01-24

The CANADA WAR.-Yesterday was |
day of silence, respecting the affairs ofNavy |
Island. Though Gen. Van Rensselaer,, as |
was expected, has refused to give up the |
arms and ordnance belonging to the state
at the demand of Gen. Arcularius, we have
been Informed that the demand made up
OIL Sir Francis Bond Head, for permission
to take them, if they should fall into the
hands of the British, has been cheerfully
complied with.
1t has also been said, that Sir Fracis de-
MES any sanction to the affair at Schlosser,
OR in other words, that he disavows all
participation in the act, on the part Of the
government Of Canada.-Bufaio Star Jan.
Brig Gen. Burt dispatched teams TO Ba-
tavia, with a requistion on the keeper of
the arsenal for 600 stand of arms, with all
the necessary appendages--also, for twenty
kegs ofpowder. Bluff. Com. Ado. Jan. 6.
NAVY IsLAND.-There was considera.
BILE cannonading yesterday afternoon, be-
tween the forces on the Canada shore, and
those assembled at Navy Island. We
have not been able TO learn that any damage
was done on either side.
We have been informed that Mr.. Garrow
the u. s. Marshal, proceeded to Schlos-
ser this forenoon, with the intention Of cut
| ting off all communication between that
point and Navy Island.--B.f. Com. Adv.
Jan. 6.
TROUBLE IN Observation-Disclosures
Rebellion There are signs abroad, even
in Newfoundland, that Her Haiesty's troors
now on their way to Upper Canada, may
be- needed nearer home. The legislature
of Newfoundland adjourned on the 20th
November-,oithout granting the supplies,
and the Governor, in pet, prorogued
them. Delegations were to be sentto Eng
land by the Assembly. The Hon. Chief
Justice of Newfoundland had instituted an
action against three Of the members Of the
House of assembly, for a libel uttered il
the course Of some discussion in the House
The damages were laid at f5OO0.-N y
Express.
An express from the Canadian govern
ment to the British Minister At Washington
passed through the city of New York on thu
4th inst.
The Vice Chancellor of Upper Canada
Mr. jameson, who is appointed to investi
gate the recen. cause Of high treason il
that province, is the husband of the ceebra
ted Mrs. jameson, whose works are sc
well known to our readers.-ADany Ado
| Arrest of one of the Murderers.-The
| 90 L.:
Saturday, at Lockport, induced some ind
viduals to watch him closely. He was sup
posed to be an emistarry from McNab's
camp, for the purpose of discovering how
many, and what persons were endicted fo
the murder on board of the steamboat Car
oline. This, we learn, has proved to be
true. He was followed on Sunday to Mag
ara Falls village, and Immediately on hi:
arrival, left the cars, running towards the
stairs leading to the Canada ferry, here he
was arrested, and was shortly Unidentified
by an individual, before magistrate, a.
Thornc, one Of the gang in boats OIL the
} night alluded TO. When our informant left
the authorities were awaiting the arrival o
two other witnesses who could confirm the
indemnity more strongIy.--Buf. ID. Journa
The Canada War.-On Saturday
throughout the night, there were more Of
less exchanges Of shots between the royal
lists and the Island. About five o'clock OF
Sunday morning, sudden light at Chippe
wa, followed in about twenty minutes by a
mother at Black Creek four miles above
where the schooners and boats lay, indca-
ted that the British were preparing for al
assault. Before day light, however, i
seems that their project was defeated BY
the unwlingness of the men to embark
The threats aud imprecaiions ofthe officers
urging them on, could be distinctly heard
but were useless. Yesterday there wa.
cannonade at interval during the day.
Not patriot has been seriously wounded
and the sicb number only six.