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TRADE WITH NEW YORK.

Great dsarrangements have taken place
in the plans of our merchants by the appear
ance Of book, published in New York
city, purporting to be western Mercantile
Directory. 1t has entirely alenated their
hitherto strong preiudices in favor of that
market, and will turn the most of our trade
to Boston or Philadelphia. Our merehan.
die fom New York during the last season
must have amounted to $5,000,000, and,
as recompense for so much patronage,
we have had an unparalleled libel published
upon our character. The papers too, that
we have taken from that place are equal to
those taken from all other places put togeth-
er. Our early associations attach us 10
that market, but it remains to be seen how
tar we can tolerate this sacking of our cre-
dit by ruthless butchers of mems reputation.
We have heretofore expressed the opinion
OF or citizens upon the character Of these
emssarics, and we now caution them q.
gainst being known as such any where in
this section Of the country. For gamblers
were never more odious at Vicksburgh
than mercantile runners are in Chicago
In real cool blooded villainy we doubt
whether the equal of this book can be found
in the United States. The author has sent
a poisoned arrow to every breast, he has
dumped the joys of parents by depicting
the rascalty of theirchildren, he has caused
tears Of sorrow to tricklc down the cheeks
of the wife by picturing the dissoluteness
and debaucheries of her husband, he has
aienated the affections of maidens from
their lovers by calling them incendialies
and assassins, and he has caused the child
too, to mourn over the knaveries Of his ia.
Their. He represents commandments and
deacons of our churches as most consum-
mate rascals, our Post master as drunkard
our Legislators as knaves and our Wealth.
est men as bankrupts. Hardly respecta.
bic house in Illinois, has escaped his SIAN
der; whilst every villain has secured his
appreciation. This book was takeTfrom
one of the largest houses in New York and
is known to be still hanging under the coun-
ter of many others. And when our mer-
chants visit the city, they are not to be trus.
ted or not according as the dapper jumper
shall decide from this, his employers book
Of appeals. This fact our merchants know
and feel and they will be the last men to
submit to it. To asceriainthe authenticity
of the book, our merchants have taken the
right course. They will hand it over to the
Grand Jury in few weeks who can do
no less than present it as libel. Our
State authorities will then call upon those
of New York for assistance in ferreting
out the publishers and authors. And we
doubt not that merchants in other states and
other parts of this state will pursue the same
course.-Chicogo Democrat.
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RoME.--We never read descriptions Of
Rome, as now presented to the eye of the
traveller, that feelings of melancholy do moi
take possession of us. Once the mistress
of the world-Dow a vast sepulchre of de-
parted greatness once the home of all that
is noble, patriotic and high mindcd--now
the resort of fragments that serve only to
show what has been, and furnish scanty
subsistence TO those who rest beneath their
shade, or attend upon the will of the in.
quisitive traveller. When one reflects up.
on the imperial magnicence and republi-
can grandeur Of which this city has been
in turns the abiding place, and then turns
to the hordes of impoverished mobiles and
degraded citizens by which its streets are
at the present day frequented, it is difficult
to imagine how such opposite extremes can
have existed in the history of the same peo.
pie. Yet such seems TO be the fate of ma.
tons; from the abysses of barbarianism
they rise TO the highest pinnacle of refine
ment, and then sink again into the depths
of degradation. american.
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practitioners are held in sovereign con.

practitioners are held in sovereign con.
| tempt.
Natural history, too, furnthcs him with
an inexhaustable fund of Interesting and
profitable amusement. AS means of diff
iusing sentiments Of humanity towards the
irrational creation, and leading the popular
mind to clearer perception of the extent
aud beauty, and excellence ofthe workman
ship of the Great Infinite, it is invaluable.
The science OF political economy, again,
will yet exert a more powerful influence
over the mass of the people, than it has
hitherto done, when its doctrines come to
be better understood and more wisely dis
seminated. Nothing would, probably,
contribute more to moderate, il not alto
gethcr repress that unhappy tendency to
dlctation, and those interminable disputes
which now obtain between employers and
their workman than thorough knowledge
of the principles of this science. Were
these recognized and acted on, the injur-
Gus nature Of strikes-both to the parties
Immediately concerned in them, and to the
public at large-would be so apparent as
to render their occurrence extremely rare.
AS means also fquickening, in the mind
OF the operative, the PERCEPTION Of the glory
and the loneliness of external nature, and
at the same time of guarding him against
the influence Of poisonous plants, the sci
ence Of botany is eminently effective.
Frequently, the smallest moss, or pri.
morse, or heisy, wakens in him the tender
est emot ons, and the most salutary remem-
brances. Though he tread the farthest
verge OF the green earth, the flowers, even
the simplest, that bloomed in his native vale
or by his humble cot will be cherished with
the fondest delight, and recall the most
pleasing associations. The science Of
flowers, in truth, enters very largely into
The poetry ofhuman life. Thus, while de.
voting his casure to the study Of these and
other kindred branches Of science, the arti.
san feels within the glow Of generous en-
thuslasm, which warns while it delights,
he presses forward with increasing alacri-
ty in the career of self improvement and
philanthropic exertion. At every step Of
his progress, he acquires fresh access ions
of intellectual strength. Difficulties, which
at distance seemed insurmountable, are
overcome with ease, and he rises rap
idly in the scale of moral worth and respec.
liability. His character for sobriety and in
telligence becomes known and acknowl-
edged, and proves Of essential service in
promoting his success in life. He re-
spects himself, and is respected and es.
teemed by others. He feels, in short, he
has character to lose, and serinks from
whatever would degrade it.
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From the Albanyl Argus
GENERAL BANK LAW.


In the Assembly on Saturday, Mr.. Pat.
terson, from the select committee, reported
General Bank Law, the provisions Of
which are briefly stated below, by the Eve.
ming Journal. 1t contains, it will be per-
ceived, the personal liability clause, EXCEPT
in cases where government stock is pledg.
ed for the redemption of the issues prin-
ciple which, if we recollect Alright, Mr.. Pat.
terson objected to at the astsesson. What.
ever may be our impression as to the inu-
tility Of any increase Of banking capital at
this time, we have seen no reason to change
our positions of the Fast year in favor of
general law; and we hope to see the prin-
ciplc, or q system of free banking establish
ed upon some sound and safe basis.
The bill authorizes any person or asso.
Citations of persons, to carry on the business
of banking in all its details. The capital
of such bank 10 be not less than 100000.
Suits to be brought against their cashier and
his successor, from time to time. The bank
commissioners to have the power of inspec-
ton. All bills TO be issued as money to be
countcrsigned by the clerk of the county,
or ether officer designated by the legisla.
ture, and not to exceed once and half the
capital. Real estate taken as security, (for
debts to be held and conveyed by the cash.
ier.) The shares in the hank to be per.
senal property, and'to be transferable in
such mode as the articles of assoc iations
may direct. The shareholders to be indi-
ridualy responsible for bills put in circula.
ton I; but the shareholders arc to be exempt
from personal liability in case they shall
see fit to deposte with the comptroller as
security for the bills issued, an equal u.
mount at its par, value of public debt crea-
ted or to be created by the United States,
by this State or any other of the United
States, TO be approved by the Comptroller.
The amount of bills so to be issued, and
thus secured, are not to crceed one half Of
the capital Of the bank and are to be
countersigned by the Comptroller, or such
other officer as the legislature may direct.
In case Of non.paymcnt of such bills in
Gold and Silrer, the Comptroller TO sell
sufficient amout of the public debt so pledg.
cd and out of the proceeds to pay and can.
eel the bills. The bank to receive the
dividends on such public debt, until they
shall fail 10 pay the bills. The public debt
SO pledged to be changed for any public
debt of the like description, on the app'lca.
ton Of the bank, subject however to the dis.
erection ofthe Comptroller. The loans and
discounts not TO exceed twice and half
the capital and full returns TO be made
half yearly to the Bank Commissioners. A
list of shareholders to be kept at all times
in the Office of the Clerk the county, and
to be corrected half yearly. No bill to be
made payable at any other place than tho
banking house. The legislature 20 be IA.
thorized at any time TO alter or repeal the
act, and int the event ofrcpca', the Chanccl.
lor 10 appoint trustees to dispose Of and dis
tribute the assets Of the bank among its
creditors and shareholders.
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PROCLAMATION
BY STEVENS IT. MASON


Governor in and oucr the State Of Michigan
Whereas, by the sixth section of an act of Con-
gross, passed the Goth day of April, 1918, it is
declared. That If any person shall, within the
territory jurisdiction of the United States, be-
gin 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
RIGS or dominions Of any foreign Prince or state,
or ofany colony, district or people, with whom the
U. States are at peace; any person or persons so
offending shall be declared guilty of high INSIDE
meanor, and shall be fined not exceeding three
thousand dollars, and imprisoned not more than
three years"
And whcroas, by direction Of the President
OF the United States, my attention has been
requested to any movements Of the charac-
tor designated in the the act above cited, with.
in this State, and my Interference desired, to
arrest thu parties concerned, should any prcpa-
rations be made of hostile nature, against
any foreign power in amity with the United
Statos.
Now. therefore, in compliance with the request
of the President of the United States, and in Wow
OF tho popular connections now existing in the
Provinces Of Upper and Lower Canada, l do
hereby caution, and cnjoin upon all good cit.
liens Of this state, and all other persons whom.
soever, resident or being within our borders
to abstain and dcsist from tho commission OF
any act which may, in the least degree, violate
the laws Of the United tates, or disturb the
peace and amity now existing between the pco
pie of this Union and the government of Great
Britain.
And do, by this Proclamation, further cnioir
upon all our officers OF this State, to aid in tn,
faithful enforcement of the laws Of the Unitet
States, and in the arrest of all persons who ma,
attempt their Infringement.
In testimony whereof, have herounto set my
hand, and oausod the seal Of the State 3,
81 DO affixed, this 26th day Of December, 1897
STEVENS r. MASON.
BY the Governor,
J KisrsiSo PsrrcBErrs, Secretary Of State.
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From the New York American.
BOYHOOD.

by 1T. O. W. PArTEs, Q. g. ARMY.
never see the laughing ego
Of joyous boys at play,
But memories loud within me rise
OF childhood's happy day;
To sport upon the festive ground
Seem'd all had to do,
And when my comrades LAUGHED around,
My heart was happy too.
] seldom cared for dust and noise,
Or wore troubled brow;
But thought myself, with marble toys,
Oh! richer far than now;
never pinned for foreign land,
Nor sigh'd for distant sea-
The top which turn'd beneath my hand,
Had charms enough for me.
But now, upon my troubled soul,
Come visions dark and 'eep;
My thoughts arc where the pillows roll
And where the whirlwinds sweep,
love to soc the bending mast
Bow down before the storm,
And hear amid the rushing blast
The WIND WITHOUT FORM.
wander DER tie plain of death,
As thro' lady's bower;
Deep watching for the battle breath,
As for thought of power,
Alas ! tho lesson Manhood brings
And little understood
To leave the lore of g,ntler things,
For toll by field and flood.
Flow on, calm blood of Childhood, flow!
Speed not your current thin
Nor let the conscious bosom know,
The fires which sleep within:
Too soon will come the moment when
Each pulse anew will start,
And thou, with purple tides Of men,
Must battle with the heart.
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The journeymen printers of Indianupo.
lis have exchanged their composing sticks
for shooting sticks, and marched 10 the aid
af the Canada Patriots. 1t is said that they
are as fine set Of young fellows as ever
pulled the devipS tail, and the way they
will batter the Head and columns of tho
tories, and throw their leads into the enc-
my's lines, will be a caution to tyrants..-
Hurrah for the ypos.-Misssssippi Mir.
ror.
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HNAkE NOTIFICATIONS g. OWEN
IL would respectfully inform their friends
that they have Removed their stock of goods to
the new brick building a few steps belO,o their
old stand, and too doors above the Farmers anu
Mechanics Bank.
CHAPLIN g. OWEN have on hand a llrg
stock of Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Prints
Dye Stufis, and all such other goods as are usual
ly kept in similar establishments, all of which,
they will sell at low prices, and from their in
creased facilities in their new stand for doinp
business they flatter themselves they will be abb
to please those who will favor them with call.
Detroit Juno 30, 1885, lvI
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Ss rIlTHs a BOWMAN. having recel,

- NilTHS d BOWMAN, having receiv-
- ed re-supply to their former stock of Goods,
whi~hconslsts Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Gut
tery, Medicine, Crockery, School Books,
',dnk Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking
f.dsses, Window Glass, Z By 8, Shy 10,
l1d 10 By ~.
An Of which they offer for the lowest cash pr-
ces They would also inform their friends and
customers, both in st. Joseph and Kalamazoo
Couhues, that their FIGURING mill will be in op-
Grafton by the 9th February, when they will be
ady TO answer all orders for Touring and bar.
ing, or grinding Custom work.
They would further give notice that all persons
living on the south side of tho river, and coming
TO mill or to trade at their store, they will give
them pass which shall pay their Ferriage across
to and from Three Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1887. stiff
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Detroit and 81. Joseph Railroad. Since
the cars commenced running on this road
from Detroit to Ypsilant, the receipts for
tolls have averaged one thousand dollars
perwcek, being at the rate Of fifteen per cent
per annum on the cost of construction.
Free Press.
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EOWLER d COFFIN, BRISTOL,

NOWLER d COFFIN, BRISTOL,
II Mouth Little Elkhart, Ia, are now open.
ing an extensive assortment of Goods to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the pub.
lie in this vicinity-among which, are Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Iron and nails, Crockery,
Boots and shoes, Hats and Caps, ready made
clothing, Drugs Medicines, &c. &c. together
with variety of Goods, embracing almost eve.
ry article adapted to the country trade, al, of
which they will sell at prices that offer induce.
ments to customers.
N. B. Produce of all kinds taken in exchange
for goods. January ls, 1887. 90
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Discovery Of Silrer Mine.-A silver
mine of the richest description, says the
New Orleans Picayune, was discovered
on the 18th instant, on the ground formcly
covered by Diamonds hotel, opposite st.
Mary's market The men employed in
working this mine succeeded in digging up
somethingl like $4,000. all Of the best
Mexican silver.--Public Leger.
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Tho farmers of the single Township Of
Aurora, (Ohio.) have, during the past sea.
son, made two hundred and fifty tons Of
cheese, equal in valno to thirty five tbous-
and dollars in clear rhino '--Bost. Post.
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NEW STORE AT BERRIEN..

NEW STORE AT BERRIEN.-
IN PITT BROWN g. r. E. WARD having
entered into copartnership for the purpose Of
buying and selling Merchandise, Provisions and
produce, would respectfully inform the public,
that they have just received extensive and
general assortment of Dry Goods, ready made
Clothing, Groceries, Hardware, Iron, Nails, Salt,
Boots and Shoes, Hats, Glass; Queensware,
Leather, OIL, Paints and Confectionery, which
they offer for sale at unusually low prices.
w. liberal discount will be made TO Tavern
keepers and others purchasing by the quantity
IS Persons residing at distance will find it
TO their advantage to give us a call before ma
king purchases elsewhere.
"a The highest price will be paid in cash
for all kinds of country produce and provisions.
N. b. No Ferri0ge WILDE charged to per-
sons ira ding at this store woroside east of the
Ri er ST. Joseph
Bcrrion. Oct. 1895. 1t
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NAIRBANK's PATENT PLAT.

HNAHR BANA AS PATENT PLAT
II FORM SCALES, are now in extensive use
in all parts Of the U. S-are not liable to get out
of order-occupy but little space-no expense in
adjusting them-no heavy weights to handle, and
are very convenient for weighing. The common
complaint that platform scales vary between hea-
Wy and light draughts is in these scales CON-
pletely obviatcd-the operation being equally
certain in weighing bodies of any capacity or a.
mount.
The subscriber has received an agency for the
sale of the above article in all its varieties and will
soon be able to furnish scales to any order with
which he may be favored.
ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine, May "a, 1887. Al
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NRESH GOODS.-The subscriber has
Il lately received new supply of selsonable
GOODS, consisting of merino circissians, CON-
mon colored do; dark prints; sheetings; wool
Ell blankets; Canton fiannels; wooden socks (;
yoolen gloves, lined cotton do; worsted comfort
srs &c. &c. Also, supply of cotton batting,
wicking, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gether with his former stock of goods, at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
C.. L. MILLER.
Constantine. Nov Is, 1886. Coy
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ERIE CANAL TRANsPORTA

IL TION; INSURED. WASHINGTONLIN
Bows, Carter a. Co. Projectors, will start boat
from New York and Albany for Buffalo daily.
Freight and Passengers forwarded to Rochcs-
ter, Buffalo, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky
Indiana, and Missouri, with despatch. Refer to
Buckley a. Noble, Monroe, M. II.
Mead, Perrin & Co. Worthwhile, M. T.
John Hurlburt, Sault Ste Marie, M. T.
John F. Porter a. Co. st. Joseph. "
Rix Robinson, Grand River, Z"
II. II. Comstock, Kalamazoo, /"
For Freight or passage, apply TO
A. II. Gale, New-York, rs Cortlandt street,
Bows & Cary, It's Washington street, ~ York
L. Barker e. Co. Rochester, N. Y.
r. Z. PALMER g. Co. Buffalo, ~ Y,
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IA 1x GOUsbs NEW GOUDs!!
~ THOS. MOSELEYi is rec living from N ew
York and Boston his fall and winter stock of
Goods. The assortment is extensive and well
selected for this market. Contemplating a new
arrangement in my business the ensuing spring,
my entire stock is offered for Cash, Wholesale
and retail much cheaper than any goods are
bought in this country. Merchants whose stock
is reduced will find it TO their advantage to call
and examine. Among my goods are
Super blue and black broad cloths;
Cadet mixed do, cassmeres, buffalo cloth
hunters cord. merinos, circassial.s, hannels,
rose. blankets, bro. din. table cloths, oil cloth
covers, corded skirts, silk velvet, padding.
canvass, drilling, merino shaws, buck nit
tens and gloves, WOODEN socks, hosiery, UNI
brelas, &c.
Molasses, N. O., p. r. and HAVANA su-
gar, young Tyson and black Tea, raisins,
currants, candles, soap, mustard, coffee, 2
doz. shovels and spades, doz. cast steel
axes, so kegs cut and wrought nails, &c.
Constantine Nop. Is. 6w72
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- ELIGIOUS WOR TX S.--Barne's
~ Notes, The Young Christian,
The way to do good, Memoir of Bedell,
Great Teacher,
Beecher's Views in Theology,
Philosophy of Benevolence,
Doddridge's Rise and Progress.
Every Day Duty,
Plstor's Testimony,
At the new Book Store Of
BAGG, BARNS e. co.
June 14,-50 Woodward Avonus.
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NJ CTECE.-All persons indebted to the
~ subscriber, either by note or on account,
who's demands are now due must settle the SAM
forthwith. A doliy of 3 weeks will add costs
to the amount. Dire necessity compells this call
and he hopes it will be attended to.
ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Sept. l, 1887. 62w3
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At regular meeting Of the Probate Court far
81. Joseph County, held at the Court House
in CentreUiile on the 9Th day of Noe 1887,
In the matter of ETPON the filing Of pc
the estate of u ttion of VIM. b. Brown
Peter Allen. )Attorney for Marvin Allen,
xecutor of said estate for license to sell and con-
voy the real estate of said deceased situated in
the counties of st. Joseph and Cass, Michigan,
the personal property being insufficient to pay
the Legacies bequeathed by said deceased. Or.
dered, that notice thereof be published in the
Constantine Republican, newspaper printed in
Constantine, three weeks successfully 10 the end
hat all persons Interested may appear at the
Court House in Centrcvie, on the last Monday
OF December next at ten o'clock, A. NJ, and
show Gauss if NY they have why said license
should not be granted. CYRUS INGERSON,
3w75 Judge of Probate.