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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20

al, il proper TO state that, in Appoquinmnk Hundred
there were II cast for Col Thomas Robinson, and
for Thomas Robinson-as they evidently intended
Ior Thomas Robinson, Jr, have given them 10 him
but if deducted from The above lis majority in the State
will still be "a, which is sufficient 10 eject him
In Sussex county the Wing Sheriff, Coroner, and one
Representative to the Legislature elected The re-
sidue of the Van Buren, ticket embracing three Senators
and six Representatives, elected.
In Kent county, Van Buren Senator and Tie Van
Buren, Sheriff and Coroner axe elected The remainder
Of the Why tcke; elected by en- average majority oil ~
or 30.
In New Castle county, the entire Van Burcn tickets
elected.
The Legislature, the Gazette says, will consist Of
majority OF Van Bucni,cs, who will elect Van Buren,
U. s. Senator, in the place Of Mr.. Bayard.
MICHIGAN.
The Wings are claiming this new State. The con-
test for Congress s between Crary ". b. present mem
ber) and Wells (Whig) But the n. Y. Express (W)
Of Friday evening" which gives The latest returns states
tina; "Our later returns less favorable than those
published yesterday, but we still hope the Wings have
carried the State. The following are all the reported
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20
.Jamrs Rrcr and Kanamha Company.

.Janats Rirc and kana,eka Company.
EE EETlNG OF STOCKHOLDERS.-'rh fourth
I'VE annual meeting of the Stockholders Of The James
River and kanswha Company vii! BE held at lbe Ca.
poI, in the City Of Richmond, (wh permission Of the
prnper authority, the Eth (being the Sd Monday Of
December next agrcesbiy 10 resolution adcplesc The
last annual meeting.
t}y order OF Tie President ard Directors.
W. b. CHITTENDEN, Sccrii:ry.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20
1'E,rr,


T. n Justice OF the Peace for the - aforesaid
do hereby certify that whose above sub
sccbe ar.;r: witness, personally appeared before in
aforesaid, AMI made oath, thu; the above named -
whose
subscribed parties the above letter OF attorney acknow
lodged presence Of said Witness and
Witness my hand ind seal this - DC? CT - eighteen
hundred uhd -. ('EILl
Nov 90 si-wil1D
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20

II AND FOR SALE-By virtue of a Deed of Trust
b 4 executed 10 me- for purposes therein mention
ed by Thomas j. Goodman, shall proceed TO sell upon
The premises the Goth day of December next, II fair
if not the fair day. the Tract OF Land IN said deed
mentioned, the highest bidder. The Land lies well,
unon the Appomallox river, in The county of Cumber
land embracing the mouth Of Little Guinea creek; con-
tanning 2c6 acres, upon which is 4 handsome brick
Dwelling house and other improvements, convenient Tor
a small family. SAM. HoBSoH, !ThSsee
p S-The sale heretofore, was postponed for the be.
nefl Of the creditor.
Nov. 90 30-St
SITUATION WANTED.-A gentleman who has
S9 had several years experience in teaching, wishes 10
taIe charge of school in The country, 10 &C. p
ya,e tutor in respectable family His pupils have in.
v,rjablv sgnazed themselves at College. He is we'll
yersed in the English department and the aLs!ruse
branches of mathematics Respectable references from
eminent literary and scientific gentlemen can be pro-
duced Address o. P, Gloucester c H., Va.
Eoy % 56-5l-
ATOrICE.-An application will be made to the Lee
cisla,ure Of Virginia al lis next session, Tor an IN
crease of the tolls of Mayo's Bridge.
Richmond, Nov Goth. 1888. 56-wGw
NtAUT[ON.-All persons forbid 10 hnnt shoot, or
g in any way to trespass, my land, known as
Hoopers Rock, my place CT residence lying on the
South side of James River. The penalty CT the law
$500 for every oence will be rigidy enforced, and the
proceeds given over TO the oyerseers of the poor.
THOS. 7. MAYO
ilocpers Rock, Nov. lG'b, 1898. 5G-w2w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20

NIDUCATlON.-Havn employed very comPe.
e. tent Teacher, (h1r May) shall on the first day
OF February next open a Male School at PaineviIe, Anne
lia Virginia. in which will be laugh, Reading, Writing
Arithmetic Geography use Of the Globes, Algebra, Ge
ome.ry and Trgonomety for ten dollars per- session OF
FIVE months. Also, the Latin, Greek, and French Ian
puaGes for fifteen dollars per session Of five msrlhs.
Board be obtained in the village, with The Teacher
or else where for fifty dollars per session OF FIVE months
Those who wish contract for board should make carly
application as | am determined 10 limit the number Of
pupils TO twenty md 10 admit into the School,
who cannot give evidence of his good moral character.
JOHN T. JETER.
ahe Richmond Wig and Religious Herald wi!copy this, and
leave their with Ellis Elicit i Co.. Richmond.
Paine ille Nov. 90, 1873 56-wSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-20

RID UMFORD ACADEMY The Exercises Of this
Ea institution will be continued by the Subscriber
the ensuing session commencing on The 10TH of January
and terminating on the 18th of Dec.ln this school will
be laugh, the Latin Greek, and French languages Ma
tural philosophy. Mathematics including Arithmetic, AL
geLra, Geometry Plane and Spherical 1rigonometry and
Surveying. together with all the branches Of the Eng
ls language usually taught in preparatory schools. Pu
pills studying the Classics will devote portion Of their
time to English Grammar, Geography, Composition.
History. &c.
The Boarding department, hitherto conducted by Mr.
Samuel Robinson, will be unde. The exclusive manage
ment Of the subscriber.
TERMS.
Board Including every thing, 500 GO
TuitiR 80 90
One half payable in advance, and the balance on the
Isl September. If the pupil furnish his own bed and
candles,a deduction Of $40 will be made.
uJ'Address, RuMroRD AcADEHY, King William: Va
HEATH J. CHRISTIAN.
Nov 90 56-wtf
The Fredericksburg Arena requested publish tie above
E.,ft
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-07-14

ND EGS leave to 1Iifsrni his friends ana tho
LID public, that he has resunied the Profess
sion Of the Law, has opened an Office, Opposite
the brick store Of Smith & Crowell,on Wol-
colt street, in Maumee city, where ho intends
to practice as an .astpfney, Counsellor, and
Solicitor, in all the courts Of Law and Equity
in the state of Ohio.
His Justices Office is keptin The same Builds
ing, and is open at all proper hours. ~lck-
nowIedgements of all kind ofinstt taInents to-
ken, and all kinds Of conseyanelrl, , DOM |hefeD'
with neatness and despatch.
Oct. 7.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-07-14
NOTICE. II
A LII persons are hereby cautio12 sainst
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby cantioq1 if4t
IA receiving four promisory nota lic|l +
gave to Gilman c. Midget OH tlse II Il ay u 0f
July, 1886. One of which, for kI' x a|Ifad
dollars, was payable in ninety day 8 ffos' |lat
time, and the others, three in numbef @ one
hundred and sixteen dollars and si< <eIx
cents each, are payable in one, two and |sEss
years from that time. am determined s|ot
TO pay said notes, as they were Obtained un.
der false representations, and the considcra
tion for which they were given has wholly
failed. JOSEPH SPANGLER.
March %. 5Im2
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-07-14

4 |s| + VI Jill d1I NJ IAouf lie least i.l-
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-07-14

TANTED LA good Journeyman CIlair
w Maker, "a whom liberal wages win Nj
given. !. iflsEI p.
Feb. pa. att
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
OCTOBER as. Is3S.

COMMODORE BAnRON.-TLe name Of
Barron was once theme that stirred tie
lee iiugs %: the country. The passage OF
thihy years has swept from the stage the
large majority II the generation of isO-.
and possi5ly The greater number Of Tie
present have scarcely heard tho affair 1T
TIE Leopard ouI Chesapeake which c.ca.
ted 50 powerful u sensation when II &C.
CURED.
Commodore Barron ogpcars 10 - one of
those men upon whose birth hostile Tia
nets shed balchl iuiueucc. H. has been
Ter thirty wears .he victim ct alycrsc ma.
comfortable c,iCUfnstsrCc-. Ntia con.
rage, cat'awc"'s ant reputation ul.eL
promised 8, ace ham early ~ lie at ihc
bead q the N4sy, h. ha. been driven
hon Fns! % rillar-li. iame sacrificed
n iaoliou-aud now. VLen seniority has
Put han Tie tifs; IA raEk, alI D., las l.ry
Since tAua,e. hs scnteuCc, The u-l &,
When la commission cohi,ss ere Wttu.
held tom hIw. II, va, certainly unjust.
- condemned ~ i~O~ auI thrown over.
board TOT poii!icui reasons. Driven 10
Europe T. seek thc means Il sut,!ste.r,
Lee was prevented ~ al if.c .i>tiAl, con
currencc Of eVeut, from reu.rnin. IN time
To share % the war q l-l1. a.n.u.L l,,
sentence q suspension expired 10 l-i3.
when he -! return. Lc was SD un',,,y.
nA'e "a, 20 til Decatur ga ,ir.,.n con A.
The nations !avrfte lero-vbasr death
hoWeVeriusu'at!o b. tho code - which
he appealed, flung new ,l!oe.y O.. tie
u'n' u barton. S.aCe t.s: event. n,w
parties have afl,pY and b.. f.,,. .,...
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
r.a r.'lr@'' p. r0c,~Ea.a,

Ton f's.rrf - ~ Cu,r' r,-l
GLN. MNsHINDTuH u.-p,y- tC,. rl.
TIE DELAWARE
This affair If AMeuca is now in .ls
opinion u many, verciag ,la c.,.i.. i.-
though ~ might rcl.aaai.y he ,y,e-,...
that The flrs operation Of 90 g,ea. force
as lat row emplayod - Cr.., Eu,.ia
"o-l- be successful "a q CERTAIN deuce
81 cor'! scarcely Ll Imagined ,l.-: such e
series OF disasters could happen 10 short
i'ae. But tie oYrat Of the caa..i..n
tho now IN appearance, brought, VA.
nearly % TERMINATION, shgwcJ sink.
( ing manner tie caprice u fortune. a.! Tic
il1y z! those Who ia Hazardous lad
dangerous war rely on { cons,autanl u.
interrupted udc %! success. When Cen.
!" asi''"s ion Te'rc4'ca across the u,.lH age,
he Ncno!e- i-r the fate VI Amcrcl. aud
ana taxed u lclITIuy iur safety with ,.g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
MIR. CLAY At HOME.

Constant anl rapid change 81 seen.
SINCE ny departure from Lexington Tor
+ C'ooiana;' AMI JuunE my Journey back
T. this State. has literally GisallcI me
! ua'H nov ITO" scsuiains ~ correspoa-
Ienee. Is i-.o l.fratns tAr particulars
ana inci-eui5 of ry tour Il NAV not prove
/ uninieFesIn o. Ttcur 20 Lexington and
as = entity aul ,pme II the Incidents Of
ny t'ie! ,lt agreeable soj 9urn there
IGe elegant CouIiesIss Of the tiace con.
unsca . 90 extended ,o our entire south.
t-l V-.v G. s'--st iAc uur.ent uI am,
departure. We were .-lrc.ly suffered
- I1 u.rc 81 n break our fast al cur lo.
',l We pa.:olk oss4np;uous ct.lc!,.in-
msu, ~ tie houses of Air. CLAW Mir
l.stc.. NI,a..ie. CiI-t Justice Robert
s'n. N5 H. Johnson. aUl Mr. =. John
son Inch. : ,eihcr with the Barbecue
1nG Esa ., Mr.. Brands. ~ here a love.
iy ths"us responded. with lively and
graceful, motion, - tie music OF the dance.
furnished ill! occupation TOR our leisure.
and Impressed us all with grateful and
ABIDING seuse q the elegance aud CORDIAL.
iiy q AeatucAS hospitality. Indeed tie
citizens SCENE! q re with each other m
l-'ishiHE atien.i .Hs upon Us and ro.li.-
but ihe ...--, 81 o-r sisy prevented Us
from receiving, a r.-cL l4Tz,. disr,a. alton
a their ~ -:rn-lsar'rd Lialtr.s.
Il was q source % up s;nai. Qualification
- re o. meet lie ce!ch.l:,I .lllrry Il
he " est e; h.s own generous table and
behold hiG dispensing w,ih unaffected
grace ts- substantial, aud cau.,esics Of
he iesii cG.!'eneG wish flank aud easy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
orr-,i,I I>vu.I.f,..1CT.


=, = - 49, .NNl IL
~, ~, '',''- -" ; 'AHntoa
- - -, 80 ~ e,,ihleI rs s''s-
rl..-.,-..',,,. GA VI '"1@E night
p, ~. !'..''.e" y 'he
81. ''' - ,lsia''r OF
&c Hh5d vas tAee
go. '''' -, "ilSps OK
- - .! - nor. lie
,''' ID = w. i''' IS lGl' g
- ,''s ~ ',a"' '.-siic-
- 's''.'.'4 ~ pc a-'ee nu- !Heie
80 80 lazy moe '"an -" mem
-, --''-i '.'' .nes'iaS there
-''.."S i' a. .it church
vac use 90 NaieA I'D tcen
a.. - 50 -. '"e oceesi n
''- ~L'e % Iei OK 81. 'ac dC!nss
~ we : ,'o'''--'' y '.isI ae.A however.
- ''.' a'-.' s-'A'-a'.a''l. Resolutions
80, - . 49,. = .'e'.s1 lie s''s OF ihe
-. - -, VI .''-' 'r'lI1a 'eI
,nd -; -, Ia ~ '..s |''''I'''
W, 80. -, 10y - .' "-''.'''i-
acoYie,cs r., ,l[s,n - -. - - ~
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mjn.,i,,. ~ ~,
prs.b,.;.r,. n - n '-1
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,cry :, - 80 - -, u. "a ''.o ''.'y
II Tie P--.,yicr, -. 81, a. .'',
ton @. tie ts.s..yI,-. -.,ss..'.. go.
,f-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18

Irut T.-i,t-rf-H, 6 -ftfry
Woo r7 Boz sttf,.ftl q circular O. u4e
collectors ,ot puiIic %. ryf in .trurlIrg
lsn COB CD ca.l tFfrsf'tr % use thera o.
rnsa's frrf srs uuisT p-ns'ty a thc
PreHlonts tisr'sasufe are pubhc
m nsy sin l5-ha-Dbr gufe af bore.
"-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
.tcH ansl splendid S.oci; OK
FALL s,nnhS

-siIh UGODS
X 81 rrce.'st -al otrrst Tor sals D, CIIAS
g .iAhstN !CaN e. WHITE, who har-
a'1-' AZ! '-'i-ls 7e. g. ne i:-geAaJ.'e s..,i
'e'i % s--1s '!7,1va. would i-,..e t.-..fr.et. IS
arc ne p-S.ie O.. ca! 49, lzam.as. Tl.s.s s.,,A
e.--ls's a. past u
-, ,...a',
,sr.a,,., .us.,y.
r.i-.-' a r.rA ari -ea..,f-' s.sortraeai,
a,-z,a d.. l.as.sae a..ss,no,,
Errsh g.
y ~ IS ta''fias
Bile. .-rs asI hs4-e- SILES.
Cllo.et, rePt saI oltetS
i.=--'i. ores, Ai.ss a.I - ito sa.iu.,
o-Per to4n.e DIc.h Frcsch Bou.baznc-.
Brit Ese ast Russia Diaper,
BroEG Linen I1r.s Cioihs.
s-4r &c u'lek and white Grapes,
!ai'a' -gs : nd sud Beaver cloves,
,--a'.tt---'r h-avg hi sd Buck Cloves.
hs-s. J. 3 . ives
P.ss0, SIX, a1t Pick Mex Gloves,
iczS >etlr. 3D.
s-Ier ,as. ~ ard YarPrl.u Delain.
Efrf,-, bf.llsu. ll1 American PTints
'.-'-t skirts, Nareif- DO L4re-isTA
"tfe rcI sreea ard yellow tIauuei,
herirr. ia.1ei ana JL4iiey shaw, aud HAM.
ker,h.=i-,
: ~. .-'.a ard faaey Grapes sad Hsni4eteAief,,
r-air.' as---u'-ss5 AID !ia.a Linen ca=,l.e
H. --srr. .-ts
i.s.sr CaaArI-.
't-i -a.s'. Jaoo,et. ard other Nu-,ins.
f-.sts p. IS ,e, ard a.. rel Ca4tr,r.
o. .-ct', vt..a a11 .aca Tl-be f.rNeIs.
tt-sat ls-ss art T. -.r. .l4rI,9re a..aft
f-F-sS 1r, ~'Fi-, I.-eEl.H-s a-.f EIclrr.
Net-r 1rt. lar.ss' Wool Hose aLL al ..osc.
, " ht- ar- TACK Gotten 60.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18

GOO NJ
.ra ISL make 4. L-,crtl- & complete --
tar1 ave large .i... g Gotta. Cl>.,u.c-,-.
t-s-.ns'- Ne-t.n-.. tai.cl, pl4il. ard r.ai5 Tin
~. w -i-asy, E-se. ant ot.,r Blankets. from
$50 1-'FD o. ihs sul-i.,sssl.ci B.s,s shoes, uud
q as i-r ltel 1ni oa.s !. 4.u ana -lscl S.L,
tlA'lsv'-, sla. ,saal fac, usrIEer.ai.f.. III
-'-''rf, AM cotton Hosiery, Florence Erafi
o7cis, a. esesy ciheT -rlieis rectsI-ly Tor
l-'--cs -r.sr' Ds7ccFlcs. Der ig.H, Sirel. S4...
tsr-Nare srd cutlery, Quseu.Ears, t.ia.. a.I
1-'aa. NeIIe',vs, sc. Sc. They iu,.to q call.
- t-cy are Ls.eTl-i1-l o. eel Ia. eLe.u =, N.
rassGes' WN :. LOCK- < co
ChAr,esiow-, Oct II. lass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18

The smsli roV s1il % Pc raging % a
Srcadlal extent ar zsiihe Chr,f1w OF
ChIckaav iu1ia0t 4 r-r1' many have
fiffrr rr .ft-..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18

was cold being tho fiat accompanied
with frost II should be borne IN mind
that the h;cness OF the Spring DELAYED
their hltch,os more than north; tho
young might therefore DO unfit for emf
grafton a. lt.s thcirunlvual um- for flight.
About tac wear i,c9 OK - a noAspa-
Ter IN NcS losG, believed - 10 tho
LSca,Lg Post invited The curious 10 visit
tc .4....y r. !u.e before sunset, 10 wit
a.s .su.mrnon Ike thA, ct the pre-
,c.,.s evening when tLogzan1s of swal-
LOVE Vt.e a.tu - sGlUeTze.
"a q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18
NEW STORE.

"a tft 'so-rTitef, hlyiu, ps rrnanS ntl, located
- '-cnsei,e' On Chsrestewu. respectfully
iai9Su' 'F,ir las ud. aid ,he public generally,
ihat l-eN ave fitted I'll? ;'s large Toom lteA
9seaFse4 90 an Ap9'htc-ry ~ James BSovu,
-l-rsts ciTre-te tsyiro.i -t.ld, and are open
1ug la--- a. 0ts.'iili
SFOCE Of GOODS.
I'Cy deem % lanrtts.sry 90 adyerii.ca iorg
lis g tara names, coHsi.trs q great t..py
ta.a-s ties httr not 1T. r.r we're ever beard
~ tai b. 90 ii,.-o t.~u,,i1. 10 ktcpe,tr,
ir.n- ass u.frr store k-c,s and DO t4-.-.-.,
p. rcTat 'rr~s Ties Trspcctial, -.ii.
e.t c-i- So s, - W il-ltlTu
Charics,rrn Gee %. i-7-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-10-18

Its,r efr r.t a..sf.fv s.ars q no
vs'He Nr tftf..s Sd 81 a. Ms.
0r r~l vri ts sit.al.fvt o. learn that
sIf rf.l j3rot tts i-H ysss
e.f- 600 pDH Among 10 ".
'ts h,5ss of,ts g48sio ffu,
rrrr frrT r-tsr' .'rr, 'ks % 81 e,-sf tsisg
'1 200 ,slaa..i g. taiIsre % T. .O8.
600 lf- Y-fres e. shtsb tati.as f4u
are o,iaiael ifou ne Ias.sls must u5ass
iht d. Co. fsry great
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
mn UsIC sTORE.--MUsIcAL IN

IA ~
NM SHIPMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand of
Morse g. Brother) where those wishing to pur
chase are invited to call and examine for them
selves. The following articles can be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violincelles,
Kent Bugles, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutcs,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
lie bottoms small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
Bugle crooks and shanks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the celebrated
stamp of Breton one of Claudot's famed in
struments, and one containing the stamp OF
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above large ASSORTMENT of Pr
ANO MUSIC, well assorted
Piano instructors, Preceptors for the flute, fife
&c. Admired airs for the flute, VIOLIN kent
bugle and fageolet,
Also, EAccordeon, Mouth Harmonious,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums
&c. &c.
AS soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, ant
the assortment kept full. Pianofortes will be con
stantly kept on hand, together with all the neu
music as soon as it is published. Music Associa
tions will be furnished with every thing in thi
| line, on the most reasonable terms.
BURGER g. STEVENS.
Detroit Jan. g 1888. ly7b
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18
PROCLAMATION
by STEVENS #. MASON,

Gopernor in and oper the State ~ Mieh'gon'
Whereas, by the sixth section of an act of Con-
press, passed the Goth day Of April, 1918, 1t Is
declared. +" That if my person shall, within the
territory or jurisdiction Of the United States, be-
qin or set on foot, and provide or prepare the
MEANS for any military expedition or enterprise,
to be carried on from thence against the terrific
ries or dominions of any foreign Prince or state,
or of any colony, district or people, with whom the
u. States are at peace; any person or persons so
offending shall be declared guilty OF high misde-
r,oonor and shall be fined not exceeding three
thousand dollars, and imprisoned not more than
three years." 80
And whereas, by direction Of the President
of the United States, my attention has been
requested to any movements OF the cnarac'
tor des;onated in the the act above cited, with
| in This State, and my interference desired, tc
| arrest the parties concerned, should any prepa
rations be made of hostile nature, agalns
any foreign power in amity with the unite'
States. =,
| Now. tberefore. in compliance with the reques
of the President of the United STATES ana III Vie'
of the popular connections now existing In tn
Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, d
hereby caution, and enjoin upon all good eli
izens of this state and all other persons whom
soeyer, resident or being within our borders
10 abstain and desist from the commission {
anv act which may, in the least degree, vloa'
the laws of the United tates, or disturb u
peace and amity now existing between the pc
pie of this Union and the government Of Gre
. Britain.
And do, by this Proclamation, further enjo,
mon all our officers Of this State, to aid in Il
faithful enforcement of the laws Of the Unit
States, and in tho arrest of all persons who mi
attempt their Infringement;
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto set n
hand, and caused the seal OF the State
L. be affixed, this 2oth day OF December, lss
STEVENS r. MASON.
BY the Governor,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-18

fitted by such Office, still eligibility thereto
is not the less civil right. If one indi.
vidual burn the dwelling or murders the
family of another, in his presence, is it not
civil right and privilege to bear testimo.
nv to such facts Our criminal code pro.
vides in cases of conviction for larceny,
that the party convicted shall restore to the
injured party three fold. In such case,
the person aggrieved, being by statute a
competent witness, would it not be a civil
right and privilege to give evidencel In
chancery proceedings, the parties give evi.
dcnce in their own behalf. Is it not also
civil privilege In some states parties are
permitted to swear to their book accounts.
If the legislature were to pass such a law
in this state, would il then not be, civil
privilege to testify in court i? and if with
such law, it would be civil privilege, it
cannot be less so without it. Every man
of common sense has capacity to tell what
he knows in court, but if the rule, now
attempted 10 be continued and perpetuated
prevail, that capacity may be diminished,
nay, destroyed on account of opinions con-
corning matters of religion. In short,
whenever a witness is ruled out Of court on
account Of his religious faith, or want of
such faith, his civil rights, privileges and
capacities, are illegally diminished.
Will it be asked then, sir, if the consti-
tuition covers the whole ground, why reite-
rate its provisions in law? | answer, It
is 10 set the matter at rest. One of our
judges has ruled out witness because he
lacked religious faith. Another Judge has
given his opinion that this decision was err
roneous. OF the opinion of the third,
am not informed. Action of the legisla-
ture is therefore important, whether that
action be confrmatory of the common law
or the converse.
If the common law doctrine is to prevail,
one half of the people of the state may by
possibility be DISTINGUISHED. All that nu.
merous and respectable class Of christians
called Universalists, will at least, be dis.
qualified as witnesses.
Gentlemen say that the proposed innova-
ton will supsrcede all oaths. The consti.
tuition, repeat, does not in any case re-
quire an oath but where it authorizes at the
same time, an affirmation in its stead
Such, too, has always been the practice in
our courts. Should the laws be more rigid
in this respect than the constitution, and
that founded on principles sanctioned by
long experienced
This religious test and Imprisonment fol
debt are the only two relics of the super
sttion and inhumanity of barbarous ages
yet remaining in our laws and CUSTOMS
, The spirit Of the age gives sanction t.
] neither; and, before the adjournment o
: the Legislature, | hope to see them both a
Solished