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The native American., 1838-09-01
EXPLORING SQUADRON.
u. S. SHIP VINcENNEs,

OFF Cape Henry, midnight, Aug. 8, 1893.
SIR: have just thought it might be asatisfaction
toyou to know something definite about the explor-
ing expedition. Our ship the Vncennes, is first
class sloop of war, of $50 tons, commanded by
Charles Wilkes, Esq. She has had light spar
deck put upon her, which gives her the appearance
and some OF the conveniences of small frigate.-
Her usual battery of twenty-five guns is reduced
to eight, and a correspondent reduction of her
complement Of upards of 200 men to so men, in
cluding scientific gentlemen, Of whom we have
three, and one horticulturist. The Peacock, Wm.
J.. Hudson, Esq, commander, is second class
soop of war, of the same construction, 600 tons
burthen-the same reduced battery, a crew Of 1870
men, including three scientific gentlemen. The
store ship Relief, A. r. Long, Esq, commander,
is $50 tons burlhen, has six guns, and rs men,
and the remaining two Of the scientific corps
The brig Porpoise, Lieut.. Cadwaader Ringgod,
Esq, commanding, is 200 tons, has guns, and
65 men and officers in all. There are also
two pilot boat schooners, recently purchased; late
the New Jersey, and the Independence of your
port. The first, now called the Sea Gull, com
manded by passed midshipman James Reed is
ITO tons burthen, and has Is men. The second,
now called the Flying Fish, commanded by pass
ed mldshipman Saml. Knox, is 90 tons and has 2
men, all told. The squadron left Hampton Roads
this afternoon, and are now off the pitch of the
Cape, and the pilot about to- leave and sever the
lastnk thatbinds us to home and native land The
squadron makes fine imposing appearance We
have fine breeze and are all as cheerful and hap
py as could be expected in the circumstances
The expedition is now fairly off, and you may
tender our countrymen our sincere and hearty
farewell and congratulations on the occasion.
In great haste, your ob't servant,
JARED L. ELLIOTT.
Editors Of the New York Times, &c.
The native American., 1838-09-01

General takes care TO see them well fed and
clothed, furnished with tents, physicians. medi-
cnes, and hospital stores. The camp is about
twelve by four. covered with wood and shade.
and supplied with forty or fifty good springs and
running streams, with the beautiful Hiwasse river
touching It on one side. The Indians are cheer
iul, and confde unreservedly in the General, who
has succeeded in making an arrangement with
them, by which they are to conduct ,he emipra-
ton themselves, the Government furnishing. from
time TO time, upon the Generals requisitions,
out Of the purchase money stipulated to be paid TO
the Indians, (amonnting to more than six millions
of dollars funds for carrying on the removal.
The chiefs and headmen are already enpauino
wagons and organizing parties for the land route.
Two regiments only, the 4th Infantry and Sd
Artillery. are retained by the General, rather for
protection to the Indians than as guard over
them. The militia are all discharged. No
sendnels are posted over any Of The Indian camps.
and none are wanted. The Indians not only do
not attempt escape, but they could not be driven
away.
We rejoice in being able to communicate these
facts, which soften SO much the rigor of the de-
clsion that dooms these Indians to deportation.
and which rebound SO much to the honor of Gen.
SCoTT.
The native American., 1838-09-01
From the NeW York american .3ueust

The CHERoKEEs.-As we have been several
statements implying that these Indians were still
dissatisfied, and subject, in consequence, TO harsh
treatment by the forces ordered to superintend
their emigration, we take pleasure in impartnp, on
unanest'onable authority, the following facts:
The whole Of the Cherokees were on the 3Ist
ultlmo, collected in four camps; Of whom 5000
were around the headquarters Of General ScorT,
and the remainder, about 1000, in three other
camps, IN addition to 5000 sent off to the West
IN June. They are perfectly content to emigrate
as soon as the cool season shall return. The
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

ALWAYS at your command" "Whenc,
came you ?" "Your hollar may send me
where you please, am every where
known" " Who appointed you" When
yonr honor has need of mo, am always
at hand"
And so it remained impossible TO discov-
or the origin OF this faithful officer. Thus
| passed a month. On the last day of tn
month our hero saw the pay roll passed
round, and heard the clinking of the pay
which his comrades received. This was
one Of the saddest moments of his life
he now saw himself 10 the mids. of the fair
stream, he felt himself dying of thirst and
could not apply drop of the water to his
lips. He however bore up SO maniully,
and appeared so well satisfied, that one
would have supposed he was at least a chan
cery clerk.
The Director saw with establishment thai
the pay roll bore NO additional name. A.
gain he rung his silver bell, and the new
officer answered the summons as promptly
as if he had been called by name. He was
received with the question, in angry tone
What Office do you hold 2" 81 am my.
self waiting for decision of that question,
aud in the mean time have been endeavor-
ing TO give some proof of my zeal and ca.
pacily." But tell me instantly, who sent
you here %
In speaking these words, the voice of the
Director became really terrible. The poor
devil trembed from head to foot the sight
of the salary which the others had received
had exhausted his moral, as hunger had his
physical powe He fell upon his knees
and in tone of anguish cried: "Alas.
our honor, If YOU must know who sent m,
here, il was my sick wife and my siz starv.
ing children. Nov you know the whole
Tun me out if you have the heart 10 do
it."
Mercy prevailed in the heart Of the Di.
rector moreover, il was found 10 be We.
ry peasant joke-it furnished an anecdote
which the minister could relate to his guests
Gfter dinner. The man was retained az
messenger, and regular salary allowed
him. lis wife and children are provided
with food every day, and he wears blue
coat with large yellow buttons, like Other
public servants. | lie is perfectly happy, aud
never omits 10 remark 10 any one who will
lear him :" am no longer useless loa-
fer, but have a stake in The country us well
rs CtaeIs."
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

UNITED STATES NAvy.--it appears from
the Navy Register, just published, that the
number Of national vessels of the United
States is 55, besides this steam frigate Full.
'on, which, for some reason or other, is no,
included in the list. she is, however. q
powerful vessel, and we wish we had mors
ike her. OF the 55 included in the list.
one, 1.-THE Pennsylvania is rated at 100
guns. seven al 80, four at IA, one at 81,
fourteen at Id, two at 80, eleven at 80,
three at Is, six at 10; the remaining 7 are
under 10 guns. There arc so captains in
the navy, 40 masters commandment, 276
eutenants, A surgeons, "a passed assistant
surgeons, 33 assistant surgeons, as pursu.
ers, chaplains, lel passed midshipmen,
PAT midshipmen, 81 sailing masters, rs
boatswalns, 20 carpenters, and 25 sailma-
kers. The Marine Corps comprises CO.
lionel, eutenant.colonel, majors, I 5 cap.
iains, 10 first leutenants, and 20 second
lieutenants.
The foregoing summary is from the Now
York Journal Of Commerce, the editors of
which annex to it the following just remarks
on the importance of having number OF
steam frigates built for the protection of the
Atlantic coast.-Bah. Pat.
"The most glazing deficiency in our
navy at present, is the want Of an adequate
number of steamships. Ofthcse we ough,
to have at least dozen, as soon as thew
can be built. In case of war, they would
be worth more, as protection TO our com.
merce, than 80 ships of tho line. So ia
case of the arrival of foreign hostile shin
or ships, upon our coast. These steam.
ships, with their long.toms, could take their
distance out of the reach OF the cnemy's
shot, and poke it into them at their leisure.
The latter could neither escape. nor return
the ire TO any purpose. A single steam.
ship Of war on Lake Erie, during the late
hubbub, would have saved US million of
dollars, aud done up the job much more
satisfactorily than it was done up in TACT
BY the way. the British are going TO pro.
vide themselves with steamship on ihs<
lake, why not the United Slsies? AT any
rate, let US have some on the Atlantic coast
for they are the cheapest and best defence,
ever yet devised. To man the iortres,es
necessary to as thorough defence of the
coast us could be effected by dozen or
twenty steamships. would cost an ocean Of
noney. A hostile feet may strike at any
Polnt IL may select; fortress is immov.a.
Die. m-shps, from their wonderful
powers OF focomotion, would be able TO pay
proper attention to such feet OIL short no.
nee. Why is not the Navy Department.
why are not Congress moving in this most
important malterl Let us not be caught
mapping"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

TExAs.-A gentleman Of Intelligence
who arrived in the Columbia, has furnished
us with his views on different subjects,
which may be found interesting. The res.
ouilons, he states, offered in the Texan
Congress for the withdrawal of the propo.
siton of annexation 10 the United States
will certainly pass both branches OF thai
Legislature. Gen. NJ. B. Lamar will run
for the Presidency without opposition
His polit cal principles are popular, and he
bids fair to make the best President they
could select from their public men. lie il
gentleman Of fine taleuts, spotless in
tegriiy, and great firmness of characler.--
There are FIVE or six candidates for tn,
Vice Presidency. A proposition has beer
introduced to Congress to make Naiiona
Bank. This called session Of Congress
will do nothing more than present sevcra
projects for the consideration Of the people
Il is the general impression that Nationa
Bank will be created at the next regular
term of the National Legislature. The
emigration TO the country is immense, anc
daily on the increase. Hundreds and thou
sands arc pouring in both by sea and land
This has caused provisions TO be yer,
scarce and high. Spectators would rur
no risk in shipping large quantities of pro
duce, such as corn. bacon, &c. The pro-,
poets of good crop are promising, anc
prosperity, it may be said, generally pre-
walls throughout the infapt Republic. --lNeft
Orleans Com. Bulletin.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
PROCLAMATION
nv STEVENS T. MASON.

Gopernor in and oper the State Of Michigan.
Whereas, by tho sixth section of an act of Con.
or SIS, pissed the Goth day Of April, 1851 is
dsclo red. " That if any person shall, within the
territory or 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
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 INSIDE
meanor. and shall be fined not exceeding throa
thousand dollars, and imprisoned not more than
three years"
And whereas, by direction OF the President
of the United States, my attention has been
requested to any movements of the charac.
ter DESIGNATED in the the act above cited with.
in this State and my Interference desired. 10
arrest tn, parties concerned. should any prcpa-
rations be made Of a hostile nature, against
ny foreign power in amity with tho United
States.
Now. therefore, in compliance with the request
of the President of the United States and in view
of the popular connections now existing in the
Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, ] dc
hereby caution, and cnjoin upon all good cit.
| liens of this state, and all other persons whom
soever, resident or being within our borders
10 abstain and desist from tho commission Of
| any act which m y, in the least drgroc, VOL I
| the hws of IN. United ates. or disturb IN
poac, md amity now existing b:tween the peo
pls of this Union and tho government Of Great
| Britain.
And I do, by this Proclamation. further cnjoir
upon ali our officers Of this State, 20 aid in the
| f,ithful- reinforcement Of the laws Of the unitct
States. and in the arrest of all persons who may
sttcmpt their Infringement:
In testimony wnorso, a., nave s ,h -,
L. .. bc af6 .ed. this 2sth day Of December, s37
| STEVENS r. MASON.
BY tho Governor,
KIvTzryv Psrrensrrs, Secretary 81 Stots'
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

CURE FOR liYDROPHoBIA.--Altho so
many cures have been offered to The public
for this appalling disease, most of which
nave been found Intellectual. we are never.
heless embroidered TO lay before our rca.
ers the following remedy, which, "a it
COMES fortified by proofs Of actual and nu
nerous cures, Is the more worthy of public
Tolice. The receipt is as follows Take
quantity of oyster shells and burn them
nto lime. puiverize the lime until It becomes
IN lmpaIpable powder; take three table
'poonsiull of this powder and beat them up
with three eggs fry this in common pan
with sweet OIL, and let the patient eat the
cake when properly baked, in the morning
lasting, taking care to take no vicioals nor
me least liquid of any kind for six hours
after the dose has been taken. Repeat this
lose for three mornings successfully.
This remedy has been used among the
French Canadians Of this Province for mn.
ny years (; it is prescribed by the priests fire..
quently, and no instance of its failing is
known, unless in patients where the fits had
nude their appearance before the exhibition
Of the medicine. We know of a family in
the vicinity of ST. Andrews, L. g., three
III whom we're bitten in endeavorng to drag
a rabd dog from under a bed the dog
made his scape out of the house, and bt
three of his owners cattle and some hogs
All the cattle and dogs bitten We're seized
with violent symptoms OF hydrophobia, and
lied or were killed; the three persons
bitten tuok the medicine here described and
.ycaped. Another family had four OF i's
members bitten; two Of them, eres'ing
Young men, took hydrophoba and died !:
ih other two, after the death OF their broth
ers, heard of this remedy, took it, aud new
or experienced the slightest symptoms OF
this horrible disease.
Persons DESTROYS Of learning the names
Of the parties alb we mentioned. and Of hear.
ing more cases of cure. can be satisfied OH
this point by calling at the Courant Office.
-Canadian Courdnt.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
SKETCHES IN SIAM.

The SiameSe I'Wins. We sat on the
floor smoking and slipping tea for an hour
or two with Piadade, whom we found 10 be
mild, good-hearted old man. The ia.
nous Sismese Twins were theme Of con.
versatlon. They have been ,robabl, Of
as much service as any pair Of edtriots in
their country, first by generally calling the
attention Of the Christian world towards it;
secondly. by aflordlng Mr.. Bulwer sub.
ject for his pen; and last, by causing some
OF the Samese interested in them to hear
of countries Of the existence Of which they
were ignorant before the brothers set out
on their travels. Where are the .wns!"
was asked of every one who visited the
shore. Piadade shook his head" their
poor mother cry plenty about those boys.
They say they make plenty money no
send never any to their poos mother" la
fact, they have in Siam the character Of be-.
ing dIssipaled and unfial. Nevertheless,
they still attract attention.
-" Oar Twins were saved to flow
Tnro' Times far str an in rhyme and glory.
And incl by inch togther grow
Tn; nero of an T. glish story"
Strictly speaking. they are not Siamess,
though born in Siam; their parents. as
was told, are Chinese. -Ruschenberger's
Voyage round the World.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

Life on Wheels.--The Messrs. Lyons.
coach makers Of tins city, are building
small moreablc uiliage for the Utica and
Syracuse railroad. This company have
now on their road Two steam engines, which
drive the piles on which tho road is built,
and saw them off at the proper le' ell the
rails are then laid, and the road completed
as they 90 along.
The "viage," consisting Of a number Of
neat looking cottages, is to be placed on the
road in rear ofihe pie.drivers, for dwelling
houses for the mechanics and laborors on
the road. Improvements win never stop
and we shall yet see the time when ono
may take tea.ket,lc in his hand. put few
chips in his pocket, get aslride of a broom.
stick, and 80 where he .pIeases. Ufica
Dem.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

Printers Proverbs. Never inquire thou
Of the editor for the news for behold, it 10
his duty to give il thee a, the appointed
time, without asking.
When thou dost write for his paper, never
say unto him. "what ihinkest thou of my
piece r. for it may be that The truth may Of
fend thee.
1t is no, fit that thou should ask of him
who is the author of an article upon public
concernment |; for his duty requires him to
keep such things unto himself.
When thou dost enter into printing of.
fee. have care unto thyselft that thou dost
not touch the type for thou mayest cause
the printer much trouble.
Look thou not at the copy which is in tho
hands Of the compositors for it is not meet
in the sight of the printer.
Neither examine thou the proofsheet I;
for it 10 not ready to meet thine eye, that
thou mayest understand il.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
From the Miinc Democrat.
TIE REVOLUTIONARY VOTERS.
ny q. v. MARKS.

"In Nor,hfed N. H. on tho day Of tho eloc.
ton, NINE REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS attendod the
polls together, and voted thu ID ,mocr tic ticket"
Room. for the grey-haired soldiersl
In noble band they come
But not with tho battle-shout,
Nor the sound Of the martial drum
Not now with the holding plume,
Nor the war-steed proudly pfancing,
Do they come, with the light of the early day,
On their bayonets brightly glancing
Not now with the stars and stripes,
Above thom floating free,
Do they press TO the bat: le.hcld.
With the cry of Liberty;
Nor now does the cannon roar,
Or the speedy musket flash,
Rally the ranks of the freemen bold
Where the swords of the foemen's clash.
With lettering steps they come,
And lips all bloodless now,
They press like the bride at the altar shrine,
To renew their early vow;
For FREEDOM ST ill, the cry
Echoes from hill and valley,
And they rush at the call as in other days,
Whom the war-cry babe them rally.
One tells the hair breadth Escapes,
With STARK at Bennington,
Another drops soldiers tear
As he speaks of WASHINGTON.
And they tell to each the olden tale
X nowned in golden story,
OF Lexington and Bunker HILL
And the death Of the craven ToRY.
Room for the grey. haired soldiers!
Room for the patriot siros,
Who kindled in our own green land
The light of freedoms fires;
Long, long. may they gather hero
With the children of the free,
And ever as now renew their vow
In the cluse OF LIBERTY
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

tyeI AsSv GOODS new GOODS !! I!
lN THOS. MOSELEYis rec living from N w
York and Boston his fall and winter stock of
Goods. The assortment is extensive and well
selected for this market. Contemplating new
arrangement in my business the ensuing spring,
my entire stock is offered for Cash, Who'll ,sal'
and retail much cheaper than any goods are
bought in this country. Merchants whose stock
il reduced will find it 10 their advantage to call
and examine. Among my goods are
Super blue and black broad cloths;
Cadet mixed do, cassimeres, buffalo cloth
hunters cord, merinos, circassiaus, flannels.
rose- blankets, bro. din. table cloths, oil cloth
covers, corded skirts, silk velvet, padding,
canvass, drilling, merino shawls, buck NIT
tens and gloves, WOODEN socks, hosiery, UNI.
brellas, &c.
Molasses, N. O., P. r. and HAVANA su-
gar, young Tyson and black Tea, rasins
currants, candles, soap, mustard, coffee, 2
doz. shovels aud spades, 8 doz. cast stec
axes, so kegs cut and wrought nails, DC.
Constantine Moo. Is. 6w72
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
WE EsEC sT'OHE.-.MUsICA In
W. STRII MENTS Of GU ru Lind Ind h

NJ EsEC sTOEsE.--MUSICA In
I'VE STRUMENTS of CIV ry kind, and il
great variety, k pit constantly on hand and TO-
s,le at the Detroit Bookstore, Told stand OF
Morse g. Bro,her) where those visiting to p,i
chase are invited 10 call and examine for them
solves. The following articles can be founc
mong the stock now on hand:
Two ny superior G srman Violincelles,
K9nt Buglas, Poet Horns, Hunters Pocket do
Flutes with from on to eight keys,
Pitch pixies Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Cutters, with single and doub
lie bottoms, small Bugles, Pande n Pipes,
Bugle crooks and shanks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Gutter strings,
Flies, common and extra, FL geolats and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the celebr tee
stamp of Breton! one of Claudofs famed in.
strumsnts, and one containing the stamp OF
Thomson. Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just rec iv ID as above large ASSORTMENT of Pr
ANO MUSIC, well assert d
Piano instructors, Prec ptors for the flute, fife
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, keAt
bugle and A lgeolet
Alse, 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, AMI
the ASSORTMENT kept full. Pianofortes will be con-
stantly kept on hand, together with all the neu
music IS soon as it is publish d. Music Associa-
tions will be furnished with every thing in thi,
line, on the most reasonlbl terms.
BURGER g. STEVENS.
Detroit, Jan. 9, 1888. ly76
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23

gENAAkE NOTIFICATIONS Il OWES
IL would resp ctfully inform tn ir fri,n,i,
that they hv X NOV d thrr stock of goo j. {
the NV brick huilding few st ps 5e,ow tn,
old st md, and too doors above the Farm RS nm
Mech nics b NIX.
CHAPLIN a. OWEN have on hand. r.
stock Of Groc ri $, Drugs, NJ 'dicinos, p in,
Dye Stufis, end all such oth II goods are usu !
ly k7pt in shni est lblishmonts, Ill of whic
they will sell at low pric' and from III .ir ii
eased fcliti.s in Tin ir new st nd for dom
busin SIS, they fl liter thems Ives they will b. thl
to please those who will f.vor them with a IL.
ID troit Jon, 90 1896. lyl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-23
a ngRTHs Il BOWMAN, having cpiv-
- ed re-supply to their former stock of Goods
Uh n, 80

whl.hconsists Of
Dry Goods, Groceries. Hdrd,care, Cut
terry, Medicine, Crockery, School Books,
'hnk Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking.
sasses, Window Glass, Z by o, s by 10,
nd 10 by ~.
All of which they offer for the lowest cash pri-
ces They would also inform their fri nds and
customers, both in 81. Jos phi and Kalamazoo
Couhuos, that tn 'ir FIGURING mill will be in OPP
GRAFTON by the 9Th F bruary, when they will Be
adyto answer all ord RS 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
10 mill or to trade at th,ir store, they will give
them pass which shlll pay their Ferriage across
to and from Three. Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1897. 3ltf
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GOODS.-The subs

EREsH GOODs.-The subscriber has
GOODS, consisting of merino Giro ssilns, com.
mon colored do; dark prints; sheetings; wool.
en- blankets; Canton Ainncls; wooden socks
yoolen gloves, linod cotton do worsted comfort
srs &c. &c. Also, supply of cotton batting,
wickirg, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gethor with his former stock of goods, at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
C. L. MILLER.
Constantine. Nov. Is 1886. 10y