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Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-07
TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
FIRST REGULAR SESSION.
IN SEEATE.-TrEsDAY, March %.
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS.


The bill making appropriations for the civil and
diplomatic expenses OF the United States for 1888
was received from the House, read twice, and re-
erred to the Committee on Finance
The following petition, was presented
BY NJ. CLAY, of Kentucky: small ill. vul-
garlv called shin ter, from citizens Of lamp
shire county. in Virginia. in confirmation of
statement made by them III Il memorial formerly
presented from them, tina, such bills were issued
bv Stockton and Stokes, which statement had
been denied. Mr.. Clay moved that this bill be
referred to the same committee with the above
memorial.
Mr. KING, Of Alabaml, desired that the Seua-
tor would not present shin plaster to the Senate
he trusted that, on moments reflection, he
would withdraw IT.
Nj CLAY said he had obeyeI the request OF
the good people who had before sent IA memorial,
aleieed fact of which having been denied,
they had sent this bill as a voucher to be re-
ferred with the petition.
The bill was read, Oh the call Of Mr. GRUN-
DY, and was understood to be signed by w. l.
Stokes. and counters;sned by certain initials.
.ir. BUCHANAN said he thought il right &c
observe that this was u distinct firm from that q
Sto kton and Stokes.
Mr.. CLAY said the committee could determine
whc Their the signatures cvasive.
The bill was then referred.
CUMBERLAND ROAD.
+ On motion Of Mr.. Upton, the Senate took u,
the bill for the continuation OF the Cuinbc ront
Road through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
! The subject Of this bill discussed bv Mcssrs
NorveI. Upton, Strange, Calhoun. Smith, of la.
Morris, Buchanan. Smith of Conn. Robinson
Walker, Hubbard, Clay, of KY. Young. Clay, o
Ala. King.
The bill was opposed mainly on the ground O
the existing emoarrassmonts and bankruptcy G
the Government; partly on that Of the inequalit
and I'M ustice Of the appropriation winch it invo
we'd.
On motion Of Mr.. HUBBARD, the bill was lai
on the table; whcreupon,
/ On motion of N.Y. BUCHANAN. the Secretar
| Of War was direc ted to inform the Senate wha
: portions of the estimates for the construction
I the Cumberland Road, i'll Ohio, Indiana, and Ill
G nois, might be dispensed with without injury
the read, and without violating existing contract
r The Senate adjourned after an Executive Sc
? sion
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-07

The latter in reply said. that so far from that
being the case, he was not in Congress at the
time, and moreover the present Chief Macis-
tra,e's vote had passed that very bill. the mos,
obnoxious features Of which had been forced upon
the supporters Of the tariff This discussion was
sustained with great spirit for time, but the
bill, finally. passed over informally, in order
to let Senators consider at leisure upon its charac
ter. shortly after which the Senate adjourned.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-07

Not long since Il gentleman travelling in Penn
sylvania, stopped for dinner at public house IN
n small village; when n. dinner he observed the
likeness Of Martin V. Buren, hanging against the
wall, and Immediately inquired of the landladv
who that (pointiny to the picturc) was; chat
saws she, "that's nobody" an" exclaimed :,
wag who was setting ut the table sis that him, !
have often heard OF him but never knew where he
was before
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-07

CLOSE woRK-A bill legAlising the Thomson
ian system Of medicine. was rejected in the house
Of Delegates Of Maryland. BY the close vote %.
81 to 30 Pretty close shaw ing: try II again. To-
bella!
PrNrKrx PIEs.-A Miss Pr~KIv. of Vermont.
has lately been married tn Mr.. PYE.
Il has been said that there Us nothing be-
meath the sun; but this is certainly a new way Of
making pics.-lSs. Louis Bulletin
The schooner Caroline, arrived At y. Orleans
from Metamoras, on The :ss;,h March. with Se,-
$50 il specie.
Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-07

Mr.. J. q. Adams gavo pretty unoqlI'Ocal
test Of his zeal for the right Of Petition. by his
presentation in the House of Representatives on
Monday Of petition TO TINT body, from twelve
citizens Of Virginia, PRAYING that he (Nlr \ }
might be cxilcd from that horse! This petition,
no doubt got up in Il froIic. NJ 4. very gravclv
presented, aud moved, in conformity with its pray
or. that a Committee be appointed. with power
TO send for persons and papers! The motion and
Petition. were, Of course, nailed to the table.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

The CAREER Tract.-Thc United States have
by treaty lately concluded at Washington with
the Dahcotahs or Sous, cxtinguished all CLAN Of
those Indians to the country east OF the Missis-
sippi River.
This information must be very agreeable to all
who have any interest in the Carver Tracts
class ofpcrsons whom we believe to be very nu-
merous in the States, and highly resoectabie; be.
cause they will now be enabled to occupy the
tract and enjoy their rights without any danger
of becoming involved in difficulties with the In
dams.
We consider the Territory deeply interested in
the settlements TO be formed in that quarter
Along the Mississippi, the Chippewa, and st.
Croix, the soil is fertile and well adapted to all
the grains which produced in the northern
states. Far in the interior the extensive groves
ofpine will be found to be of great value to the
early settlers in supplying not only that district
with lumber, but tho southern part of the terri
tory also.
A settlement upon this tract will add to tho
Importance ofthe communication by water, from
the Mississippi to Green Bay, by the WiscoI sin
and Fox rivers, and will therefore hasten the i'm.
provement of the navigation of those streams
Green Bay Democrat.
This is certainly good news for many of our
citizens who made heavy purchases of that land,
under the title of the heirs of Carver. Since they
made the purchases they have had doubts as to
the validity of the title, but this must settle the
matter at once. We are acquaint ted with many
who are about embarking for that country, 10
make it their permanent homes. 1t is represented
as being most splendid country. Along the
banks of the Chippewa, will be found dense
forest of pine timber of the best kind, extending
nearly the whole length of the river, and back
some eight or ton miles, will be found as
fine farming lands as the western country affords
The pine timber itself will make that rich coun.
try, as it is the nearest market to New Orleans
That market has heretofore been supplied from
the Allegany country, State of New York.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28
LANDING OF THE PATRIOTS, ON THE
MAIN CANADA SHOREM
DETROIT, Saturday evening, Z o'clock, I
E.,hr,nrv IA 1919

DETROIT, Saturday evening, o'clock, !
February "a, 1888.
Dear Sr:--The Patriots have this afternoon
effected u landing in Canada, about 10 miles be-
low Detroit. Their number is estimated at about
six hundred. They have landed in two divisions.
Of the fact of their having landed, there is not
the least possible doubt. The Brady Guards and
all the regular soldiers in the vicinity, have
marched down the river to protect our neutrality.
Since o'clock this afternoon, h ave seen sew
eral companies on the Canada side, marching at
a rapid pace down TO attack the Patriots. Ono
company saw had unfurled the blood red flag.
Before morning there will probably be fighting.
enclose you a bulletin issued in this city, three
hours ago. AS the mail for your place closes IN
half an hour, l write to prepare you to hear OF
battle, in my next.
"IMPORTANT NEws.-The PATRIOTS
HAVE LANDED !!-Saturday afternoon = o.
clock.--An express has just CONS IN from, Dun
combe, stating that one division OF the Patriot
foAce amounting to about three hundred, have
landed opposite Fighting Island, on the Canda
shore. Recruits arc crossing over to them con-
stantly, in great numbers.
Afler they landed, Brigadier Gen. Mcleod adj
dressed the army in very energetic manner.
The soldiers received his remarks with loud
cheers, and evinced an unhinching determine
ton to fight for LIBERTY OR DEATHT'-
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

Legislative Committee.-We do not know by
whom this committee is composed, but if it is
composed of high-minded, honorable men, we
Ars satisfied that no alteration will be made in the
route located by the Commissioners west OF
Branch County, if at all-and we believe, also,
that that committee will also cause the weapons,
which have been raised by interested individuals,
to crush the Commissioners, to fall harmless at
their feet.
We understand that the committee are favored
with all kinds Of swearing. One man swore
that there was a water power ON certain
stream, near the northern survey, capable of car
ryinp ten run of stones, while another one swore
there was not enough water, at the same place,
to carry saw mill the year round, and another
one sworc that there was not enough water tc
,rry more than two run Of stones, at the same
place; and yet another gentleman who owns
a wator power upon the same stream, seven OF
eight miles below, in which distance il receives
number of acquisitions, sworo that he had moi
more than water enough 10 carry four run o.
stones.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

Niles InteHigencer.-We have just received
the first number of the Nils InteIligcncer, pub
lishsd at Niles, in B,rrion County. by Mr.. HEN.
nv BARNS, formerly the proprietor of the Niles
Gaz site, and lattery of tn, proprietors of the
,troit Oily Free Press. The per is neatly
printed. The editor, in his address, says,
"Among other things, we shall apply all our
abilities and influence to the following important
subj ,cts:
The Internal improvement system of this
Stale.
A relocation of the Southern Rlil Rod on
the northern survey, from Cantr6vlle through
Cassopos and Nils, to New. Bufllo."
This is not unexpected The Niles influence
has been cxerted to accomplish the location OF
the Rail Road upon that route ever since, and
even before tn, Legislature met. A Rail Road
never can be built and kept in repair, over that
billy country. We have no doubt heavy inter-
est can be brought TO bear in the legislature, in
favor of the location upon that route, Mr.
Bradford and Mr.. Licy of Berrien county-Mr
Odell and Mr.. Burke from Cass county, and Mr.
Bowman of st. Joseph county, are personally
Interested and will be personally benefited if the
Rail Road can be located there. Mr.. Lancaster
ofthis county, is also interested upon the northern
survey, but he will neoer support that route for
he knows 1t would be doing injustice to his con.
stituents-he knows il would cost the state one
hundred and seventeen thousand dollars more,
at least, to build the road upon that route than
upon the route located by the commissioners-he
knows also, that his constituents disapprove Of
the ciie and slanderous attacks made by interest.
cd persons, upon our state officers, the Board OF
Commissioners of Internal Improvement. Mr.
Lancaster has nobly and fearlessly asserted and
guarded the rights of his constituents He has
a. the Sacrifices of his own personal interest, pro-
tected the interests of the state, and those who
placed him in the honorable station he now oc
cupics.
The witnesses before the Legislative committee
can not swear the hills into plain leDel ground
between Lockport and Niles, however much they
NAV try,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

Extract of letter from our correspondent,
dated,
Drrnorr Fob. %. fs3s.
Delr Sir:-I have just left the Hous, of Rep
resentatives sitting in Committee Of the Whole,
and discussing an amendment to tbs Appropria-
ton bill reported by the Chairman of the Com
mittce on Internal Improvement. The amend
ment was moved by Levi Cook of Wayne, to
strike out the sum of 100000 on the central
route, and insert 100000. An amendment tothis
amendment was moved by Mr.. Kellogg of Ale-
gan, to appropriate 100000 on the Clinton and
Kalamazoo Cmal; $500,o00 on tho Central
route; $4o00 900 on tn, South IN route, and strike
out all oth,r provisions Of the bill. l left while
the amendm mt was under discussion.
iieve s. 100000 is the amount intended
by the Committee of Internal Improvement to be-
expended this year. MORE ANON.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28
Extract of letter from our correspondent,
DETnoIr, Saturday Morning.

dated,
DETRoIT, Saturday Morning.
Dear Sir IL believe the Committee Of lives.
tigation have ayr cd TO report by vote of 6 to
4, on removing the location of the eestcrn end of
the route through Tocumseh. doubt much whe-
Their the House will support the report of the ma
iority. feel confident thu Senate will not
There can be no ground for the removal, from,
the testimony offered, and the minority report
will probably state this fact. Your Senator from
Berrien, ought to be eternally disgracod for this
vote. Whatever reasons he may have for change
of location on the western end he can have mono
for the east, and rest assured, it is done for tho
sake of his own pccuniary benefit. One of the
Judges Of the Supreme Court, mentioned this
morning, in conversation with me, that the Le-
gsllture would not, in his opinion, see sufficient
grounds for removal from Monroe to Edwards
burgh he did not know what course th9y might
dsem it necessary to pursue from thence TO New
Buffalo, but gave it rs his opinion, that if any
change Of Importance was made, it would never
see the west. Be this as 1t may, they owe duty
to the public, and the public will Judge them ac-
cording to their merits and venture to predict
that seven-eights of the people of Michigan will
decide against them.
/ was speaking with one Of the Cass county
representatives in relation to the amendment to
the bill appropriating moneys on the rail roads
he stated his intention of bothering until they
got matters straight-meaning till the route was
changed, to run through Cassopolis. Some peo-
Plies ideas Of legislation for the whole people, get
terribly confused to TIE principles of right and
wrong, after they first commence log-rolling.
Yours, MORE ANON.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %. ,sas

Twenfy. Second day Of February.-This day,
which should never be forgotten by the lovers Of
their country, was celebrated in various ways
in this vicinity. In Florence, Ball was got
up in good style, at f. Dimick,s Hotel about
thirty couple had assembled togSther, to strip the
light fantastic toe" and enjoy the pleasures of
each others company. The supper was magni.
iicent, and reflected much credit upon the good
taste of the hostess--the music was charming
the wine was good--and the Girls, A. No. /.
Sleighing Party, was also got up by the
young people of White Pigeon and Constantine,
constituting eight or ten slsigh loads of ladies
and gentlemen, who left White Pigeon about noon
for Lima, Indiana, where they attended LADIES'
Fair. After all the pretty things were bought
up, they "clare de kitchen" for a dance. Some
of our friends who were there, say they had a
splendid time--the room was large, so that most
all the company could be on the floor at once
They were treated with great attention by the
people Of Lima. The Fair was got up in good
style, and the articles sold well.
The next morning, the party from this section
was joined in the ride, by about an equal number
of ladies and gentlemen of Lima, who arrived at
this plaza about o'clock in the afternoon, par
took of dinner at three, and left for White Pr
geon about half past three. On their arrival here,
;ho old bachelors began to fly around "as though
they were sent for, and were not quite ready"
We must say, in conclusion, for the benefit Of
those doaon-easters, who think we are all pack
of ''varmnts" and savlges, in this country, that
L finer or handsomer lot of ladies' can no; be
''sc ircd up" in any community.
This is not all.-Next comes the Fox Hunt
On the Gath. noble looking Red Fox, who had
been "dug up" for tho express OCCASION was ush.
cred into an assemblage of people OH hors e-back,
whip in hand ready to try their speed. Mr. Fox,
after exchanging looks with numerous long legged
blood hounds. who were anxiously awaiting the
signal for the chase, aud after taking RETROSPECT
tive view of the noble steeds, and anxious look
ing horscmen, whom he was about to lead over
prairie and woodland, was conducted TO the prai-
rte, where he was Let loose. Not exactly liking
after the lpsc of half all hour, the dogs were put
upon the track, when the whols cavacads men,
horses and dogs dished through the woods, at tn,
top of their speed; but Mr.. Fox, thinking il fol-
ly to contend with SO large force, concluded
not to run far but threw down his arms and beg
gel for quarters-but the dogs initiating the per,
,trators of the Schlosser outrage, were crying
''no gu .rtcrs," AM as Il natural consequence, Mr.
Fox departed this lif1 upon the spot.
Coffc, and Plssos 8 p. VI 60 it Fox.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

A Political Gem.-.-The following beau.
tiful editorial extract will be found recorded
in the Courier and Enquirer, Of December
oath, ls3O.--Are "the eaters Of Lethe" er-
hausted?
"They (the present Wing party look TO
Henry Clay, who by one act consumated
more to the dishonor Of the country than a
whole life of General Jackson, even IT
placed at the disposal of his enemies !;
namely, selling the high Office of President
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

u We were in error last week, in stating that
but few reports had been made from the different
school districts in this county. Reports have
been made from nearly all the districts.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

Farmers g. Merchants Bank Of 81. Joseph
AT an election holden at the Blinking HOUSE
in Ccntreville in this county, on the 9th Febru
airy, w. FosrEn, Esq. was appointed President
and A. G. HunBARD, Cashier.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

~ We commence the publication, this week,
Of the Report of the Superintendent of Public In
struction. 1t will BIO read with interest by every
friend Of education.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

of the United States to John Quincy Adams
and receiving in return the appointm ent OF
Secretary Of State. All the waters OF
Lethe will never wash that stain from the
character of Henry Clay"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28

uTThe Rev. Mr.. BRowN will preach at tho
School house in this place, on Sunday tho iour'h
March. at half past 10, A. NJ, and T. r. NJ
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-28
Postscript.
APPROPRIATION BILL.

Extract of letter from our correspondent,
dated,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-22

"Did the editor or editors Of the Pennsylvania
Reporter send rs two numbers of their paper WHICH
contained the final vote upon the resolutions OF Mr.
Johnston in one of which the proceedings with their
remarks were marked around, and mark made
under Mr. Curtis name, with some writing upon The
paper, the purport Of which we foIbear to give =
We cannot believe they would stoop TO such med
ding deceptive meanncss Ii they did we should
like 10 know it, so that can take our course ac-
cordngly. Whoever did has not heard the last OF IL
If we can find him out. Il always has been, and al
ways will be the that unprincipled and reckless
politicians will seek by every means In their power,
10 make their tavoritc measure test OF mans po-
lilical principles. Those who are making this at
tempt with regard 10 the Sub Treasury bill, would
do we'll TO read some passages in President Van Bu-
rens late message, in which he expresses very diff
lerent sentiments. Ii the democratic party have no
other test for Judging the political principles OF
man. than by the side he takes upon The Sub rea-
sury, then indeed must the democracy be hard run
for distinguishing principles 1.-THE ramparts Of de-
mocracy, which are 10 defend It's sacred principles
against the encroachments of arisocracy, are to
stand or fall as may be the fate Of that BILL then in
deed we have widely mistaken the principles sought
to be promulgated BY the friends 10 the rights Of man
in every age and every Cline" BY the founders OF
our government--by the father Of democracy--and
by the champions from the opening Of the bud Of de-
mocracy upon the western continent, down to the
present porten,ous period pregnan, with the rights Of
mankind.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-22

ofs;ceY employed ON the part Of the Government, 10
guaranty Of The perfectly fair in which that ne
COLLATION. was conducted and concluded Whether the
Government ought not to have waited until the Semi
nolcs we're pressed upon by the white population, and
their lands become necessary 70 the agricultural wants
Of the community not question for the Executive
now TO consider The treaty has been ratified, and is
The law OF the land aud the constitutional duty OF the
President requires that he should cause II to be exc
cuted | cannot therefore, authorize any arrangement
with the Seninoes by which they will be permitted TO
remain, or assign them ANY portion OF the Territory Of
Florida as their future residence.
The Department INDUCED The hope, that with the ex-
tensye means placed your disposal the war; 10y VI
gorous effort might be brought 10 close this campaign
n however you oil opinion that from the nature OIL
the country and the character OF the enemy such re-
suit is mpractcsbe and that il is advisable TO make
te nporaIy arrangement with the Semnolcs by which
tho safety Of the settlements and the posts viii be Sc
cured throughout the summer you are al liberty TO 90
SO In that event. you will establish posts at Tampa
and on the Eastern Shore and wherever else, they are
10 your opinion necessary TO preserve the peace Of the
country and would suggest the proprieiy OF leaving
Colonel Zadock Taylor Of the First Infantry, 10 com
Inand of them. In moving north with your iorces you
may make similar arrangements with the other bands
deem il, however, OF great importance that every ex
ertion should be made to chastise the msrauding In
dians vino have committed depredations upon the IN
habitants Of the people OF Middle Florida beg you
ui address yourself 10 Colonel James Gadsden Tor IN
formation on the subject aud you nayil you MINK
proper yield his suggestion OF leaving battalion Tor
the projection Of the peoplein that neghborhood i is
hoped however, that you will be able put out Of the
mower OF these Indians TO do any further mischief
They ought TO be captured destroyed As soon as,
in your opinion i, be lone with safety, you will re-
ducc your force of mounted from Georgia, Alaba-
| ma, and Tennessee
Very respectfully, .
j. r. PoINsETT
! Maj Gen. THos. S. JEsur,
| Coasd'g Army Of The South, Fart JaPiier, Florida.