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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-07

dist Protestant Church. Society street. all the buildings
the South side from King street TO East Bay-oR the
North side all
In Maiden Lane, two houses were burnt, being oil
there was in the Lane
building called Norton's Mill, on Gadsdens wharf
was burnt down. The fire arrested in all quarters
about IL o'clock having burned for Is hours, unre-
nttHgy.
The amount insured in Charleston is about ieoo,-
ooo ofwhch is supposed the Offices here will be able
to pay about 60 per cent-a considerable amonnt OF
goods is insured in New York.
But the melancholy par, Of duty remains to
be performed-to w.t. the record ofthe death OF vaua'
ton in blowing up houses Colonel s,eedman long
known in community for his valuable qualities Capt
Duff of the ship Herald Nessrs Frederick Schnierle,
aad J. s. Pert Among those seriously Injured by ex
plosioRs were Mr.. j. Il. Brown, and Mr.. Turiey-
Mes Steedman and Turley received their hurts while
blowing up house on East Bay, opposite Hasell st.
-Messrs. Schnere and j. 5. Piert while in the house
at the corner Of King and Liberty streets Several
blacks were killed from the same cause.
The Roman Catholic Chapel and Hebrew Syna-
gegue neat buildings and among the private struc
has lately erected the large and elegant FIRE proof
stores of Messrs Mofe Calder, corner OF King and
Hasel streets and those recently built by Messrs Mil
Ter, Ripley CO., conspicuous. The Theatre
narrowly escaped destruction the cornces having
| taken FIRE.
The flames were visible 20 miles distance from the
city
Il is impossible to estimate the extent OF the loss
any but imperfect data. We think, however, that II
cannot be less than between three millions OF
dollars and the number Of buildings Destroyed at one
| thousand.
The following is about the amount insured in New
York:
Contributonship $4,000
Merchant, 10000
Howard, $4,000
Firemen's 10000
Abeu, so per cent viii be paid by the Charleston
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-07

A BRrKzx nLowtSc up.-By the letters below
signed ~ Breeze Dallas u will be seen that storm
or bresre Is brewing between France and Mexico.
We believe II win end In smoke--iiies not often
byck@ upon the wheel
The Sussex gazette. (Georgetown, Del.) 1838-18??, 1838-09-14
WEHEG,
Gr The Orphans Court of this County, will
set in this place on Tuesday next.
STORM.

We was visited on the evening of Tuesday
last with one Of most violent storms of wind and
rain, which was probably ever visited this or
any other Country. For nearly forty hours
the wind blew in all the feirceness of the most
violent storms from North TO North East, ae-
sconipansed with athe greatest dix ~ aater,
sweepin- every thing like bridges OF Mill-dams
in its course. We have already heard of the
following number of Mill-dams in this County,
which have been broken and many very much
injured.
The mill at the head of Cedar Greek, DR..
Joseph Maul's mill at Milton, and three other
mills above it on the same stream--Doe Bridge
mill and four others on the same stream, Cons
cord mill and three others on the same stream,
and Russeli's mill-and we have no doubt
many others, If not nearly all the mills in the
County have been injured in their dams or
otherwise more or less. We have heard OF
three mills which have been washed intrely
from their stations and carried down the cur
rent.
Above we have fifteen of the most valuable
mills in our County, which will for some con-
siderable time be out of use, making it still
more difficult to obtain grinding. For many
weeks our citizens have been going some twenty
| miles or more, TO procure grinding, and so far
as we have heard, there are but one mill a
standing which can grind Wheat or Corn.
The Sussex gazette. (Georgetown, Del.) 1838-18??, 1838-09-14
HIG
County Meetings.

For New Castle, at Delaware City, or
Thursday the 97ah inst.
For Kent, at Dover on
Tuesday the SSSke amsG,
For Sussex at Georgetown, ON
Tuesday 9sh Of october.
The Sussex gazette. (Georgetown, Del.) 1838-18??, 1838-09-14

Spencer Phitips,o Dagsboro Hid.
Daniet Short, Of Nanticoke Hid.
Codrd Burton, Of Ind. Ricer HID.
.dsbury Prettyanan Of NWE Hid
John c. Daris,@ C. Creek Hd.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

Philosophical Humbug.--The venerable
Mathew Carey tells the annexed capital
anecdote ola distinguished Judge in Penn
sylvana. We find it in the Knickerbock.
er Magazine.
ale stole his grandmother's fan, and
covered it for considerable time in mud
puddle. Having disguised it as completely
as in his power, he sent it to the society, with
an elaborate description, TO prove that it was
the wing Of a bat. 1t was received with
due soemnty, and vote of thanks passed
to the donor. A debate arose as to the
species Of bat to which it belonged, and a
committee Of seven was appointed to ascer-
tain whether it was the wing ola Madagas.
car or Gambia bat. The committee sat
three weeks, and, after consulting Buttons
Natural History and Goldsmith's animated
Nature, they reported that it must have be.
onged TO Madagascar bat. 1t was pro.
nounced the greatest curiosity in the muse.
UNI, except large sheet of brown paper,
which he had hung up the chimney, and
disguised with SCOT and dirt, and palmed
upon the society as part of Bramin's
shirt :"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

County Conpcnfion.-A convention was hold
en- at Centreville the county seat of this county,
on Monday last, for the purpose of taking into
consideration the proprety of requesting the Go.
vernon to convene the Legislature for the purpose
Of establishing State Bank. BY the proceed.
ings which we publish below, it will be observed
that tho plan adopted by the convention, to get
the senss of the people on the subject, to ap-
point committee to consist ofthree persons from
zach town to circulate memorial which is to be-
drafted by committee appointed for that pur.
pose, directed to the Governor, setting forth our
wants, and our reasons for making the request at
this time.
The memorials will be printed in a few days,
and forwarded to the different members of the
committee in the different towns. 1t is to be
hoped thlt the members Of the committee will
be vigillnt in the discharge of the duties assign
cd thcm-that the memorial will b, presented TO
every man in the county for his signature.
Messrs. Digby Y. Bell, William C. Montross,
William Mottram, Samuel A. Chaplin, Cabin
Bronson, Benjamin Shrman, Otis Preston,
and J. w. Cc6nberry were the principal deba-
tors upon the subject There was no differ.
encc as to tn, policy Of the measure pro.
posed. Tho difference Of opinion arose from the
probable effect of the establishment of State
Bank upon the Banks now in existence. The
remarks were good and appropriate. The reso.
iutions were finally adopted we believe, unani-
mously. No political question was introduced
or agitated. The Convention was composed of
about an equal number of both political parties
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

DR.. TAelier's Address.--We publish, in anoth.
or column, the address of DR.. Thellcr, to the
Judge, when the latter asked why sentence of
death should not be passed against him. DR..
Theller, it will be recollected by our readers was
taken, when acting as commander of a schooner
in Detroit river at the time of the Patriot excite
ment in that section. He was sentenced to be
hanged on tho 9th ult. We have not yet learn
ed whether the sentence was carried into effect
or whether he was pardoned. The doctrine of
the court, that because man is born British
subject, he must always remain British subject.
and must be treated as such, is entirely new to
us. We think Mr.. Theler's arguments upon
that subject are very correct. In fact the ad-
dress is capital document, and should be read
by every one.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

convene the Legislature for the purposes afore
mentioned.
Resolved That committee of three person.
be appointed to draft memorial to His Excel
lency the Governor pursuant to the first reso
luton.
Whoreupon d. v. Bell, VIM. Mottram and
w. Cofiinberry, were appointed said committee.
Resolved, That committee of three be ap
pointed in each town in this county, for the pur
pose Of circulating said memorials and forwarc
them to the President of the convention:
Whereupon the following named gentlemen
were appointed.
Mottville-Hram Hollabird, Ephrairn Stewart,
Chaunoy May.
Constantine-Albert Miller, Daniel Munger,
Robert Crawford.
White Pigcon-P. e. Runyan, A. Austin. Otis
Preston.
Florence-Elisha Dimick, Enoch b. Hunt,
Lyman Bean.
Nottawa-B. Sherman, Jas. Van Burcn, VIM.
Mottram.
Leonidas-Levi Watkins, A. b. Watkins, s.
Brown.
Colon-D. Hogan, Comfort Tylor, l.. Shell.
house,
Burr Oaks-Julius A. Thompson, Marshall
Livermore, Joseph Graves.
Fawn Rver-Ebcneezer Sweet, F. A. Tisdel,
~ B. Goodrich.
Sherman-Chas. Knox, Oliver Raymond, John
G. Wilson.
Flowcrfeld-C. S. Wheeler, Silas Hix, Henry
Whited.
Bucks-George Buck J. w. CofIinbury. Mr.
French.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this covcn-
ton be signed by the Presidents and Secretaries,
and be published in the Constantine Republican
and White Pigeon Gazette and the meeting ad-
journed.
BENIN. SHERMAN, President,
"A. 4. 1 TRUMBuLL, Presidents,
J. + W. Kst cory nSn. Secretaries.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY, MAY >, ISIS.


TAe General Banking Law, has passed both
houses of the New York Legislature and recciv.
ed the signature of tho Governor.
The Legislature of New York adjourned on
the 18th ult., having made an appropriation of
Four millions of dollars for the purpose of en-
larging the Erie Canal, for steamboat navigation;
three millions in aid of the construction of the
Now York and Erie Railroad; three hundred
thousand for the Cattskill and Canajoharie Rail
road; fpo hundred and sepenty.fue thousand
for the Oswego and Ithaca Railroad and t,oo
hundred thousand for the Auburn and Syracuse
Railroad-being an aggregate of seuen millions
seuen hundred ind sepenty.fre thousand dol
lars.
The Relief Bill, which passed the Senate, was
killed in the House. This bill proposed that the
canal and other funds should be loaned to the
banks If they should require it, to aid in resuming
specie payments. Notwithstanding the defeat of
this bill, the New York Banks have resolved to
resume on the 10Th of May.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

NEw.YoRK ELEcTIoN.-Aaron Clark
the Wing candidate for mayor, has beer
reelected by majority OF 523 votes, over
the democratic candidate, Aid. Varan.--
| The conservative candidate, Mr.. Riker, re.
ceived only 395 votes, all told. The com
mon council stands thus IL wings, lC
democrats there being majority of one
in each board. The wing candidates were
elected in the 9th ward by majority Of
10; in the 18th by s.
The conservative party, il is well known,
is composed of seceders from the demo.
cratic party. Had they voted the DEM
ocratc ticket il would have been ahead
Compared with the last fall election, when
the wings had majority of nearly three
thousand, there is great democratic gain,
greater than was expected. The Evening
Post observes that this is "a great uictory,
honorable to the people of New York, and
the precursor of q victory still more over.
whelming at the next election. Whigsm
reached its highest flood last fall it has
ever since been on the ebb, and is rapidly
sinking to its former condition of hopeless
minority"
The sixth ward was lost TO the demo-
Gratis owing to division in their own ranks.
Brady and Erben, two democrats, ran in
opposition to each other.
The Evening Post complains that, with
only one or two exceptions, all the nspec-
tors were chosen from among the wings
aud conservatives. II says that the con-
duct of the inspectors in the 9Th and 18th
wards, is liable 10 suspicion. "Their count
falls short of the poll list, which records
the number Of votes given in. This shows
that some votes were lost or Destroyed
The inspectors of the 18th ward absented
themselves, and put couple of bystanders
in their place." The election in the 18th
ward is to be ontested.--Schenectada Re.
fector.
The REsULT.-The democratic tickets
for aldermen and assistants have prevailed
in eight wards out of the seventeen. Last
spring they prevailed in but five. Demo.
cratic gain, three wards. Our tickets for
assessors and collectors have al succeed.
ed in nine wards out of the seventeen,
which affords ground for believing that
we should have likewise carried the alder.
men and assistants in those wards, if fair.
ness had been used in the canvass by the
federal nspectors.--Eve. Post.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
PUBLIC MEETING.

At a meeting of the citizens of St. Joseph county
without respect to party, favorable to the es
Enlistment Of State Bank holden at the
Court House in Centrcvilo on Monday, the
3Oth day of April, A. D. 1888, at o'clock, P.
M, to request tho Governor of the state of
Michigan to convene the Legislature immedi
ately, in ordsr to establish State Bank
BENJAMIN SHERMAN, Esq, was chosen
President, and Messrs. P. II. Toll and T.. A.
TRuMBuLL, Vice Presidents.
p. Ryley Toll and J. w. Cofinberry were cho
sen Secretaries.
On motion of d. v. Bell, ESQ,
Resolved, That a committee of seven persons
be chosen by the President, to draft resolutions
expressive of the sense Of this Convention.
Whereupon, Messrs. d. v. Bell, P. E. Grover,
b. A. Chaplin, c. Bronson, w. Mottram, J. Y an.
ncy and T. w. Langley were appointed.
Whereupon, ID. v. Bell ESQ.,, chairman of said
committee, reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which upon motion of Mr.. l.. Bean.
were unanimously adopted
Whereas the present distressing arrangement
and ruinous depreciation of the currency of our
state, call loudly on the Executive and Legisla.
tive authorities TO apply corrective if within
their power.
And whereas we believe a crisis is fast an.
preaching, which. on its arrival, we fear must
terminate in the utter prostration of the great
majority Of our banking institutions, if not salts.
fed or relieved by some means not within their
reach or power.
And whereas we believe that il is thu bonnden
duty Of the Legislature not only TO protect but to
relieve and sustain the lawful banks of our state
at thsjuncturc, identified as the interests of the
people are with their standing, and dependent on
their solvency.
And whereas we believe that one measure of
relief, calculated we hope to give sustenance TO
the lawful banks aforesaid, and also establish
valuable currency for us in and out of the state,
is the creation of State Bank as suggested
in bill for that purpose, which, at the late scs
sion Of our Legislature passed tbs Senate there.
of, therefore
Resolved, That memorials be prepared and cir
culated for signatures and forwarded to His Ex-
cellency the Governor of this state, praying him
TO convene the Legislature in extra session for the
purpose of creating IN institution suggested in
the foregoing preamble.
Resolved, That the Senators of our District,
and the Representatives of our county be request.
cd to use their influence in carrying out the sense
Of this meeting, in case the Executive should
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

A man by the name of Dapson, was
yesterday committed 10 our Jail, on charge
ofmurder. 1t is said he crossed from Can.
ada to Youngstown, accompanied by his
intended, to get married--not caring to
pay license to her majesty. The fellow
was recognized as one of the murderous
band of the Royal ruffian Drew, who burn.
ed the Caroline. The Justice, instead OF
uniting the couple in the silken bands Of
wedlock, issued his warrant, and had Daw-
son arrested for murder.--Niagara Courier
April 10.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

Bank Commissioners Report.--We publish
to-day the Report of the Bank Commissioners,
Mr.. Felch and Mr. Pritchette, who have the su-
pervision ofthe Banks in the eastern part Of the
state. We have merely published the statement of
the condition of the Banks within their District.
We shall commence next week, the publicationof
their expose of the affairs Of the "Farmers' Bank
Of Genesse county," "Sandstone," Exchange
Bank of Shiawassee," Bank of Lapeer,,' Jack.
son County Bank" &c.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
ANOTHER DUEL.-READ AND
WEEP.

"AFFAIR OF HoNoR"-ExTRAoRpI AIRY
CAsE.--We are informed by friend that
a most extraordinary "affair of honor"
came off in pleasant Valley last week,
which is worthy ofthe consideration of nat.
uralists and philosophers, as well as politi.
cans. 1t seems that two ROSTERS one
white and the other red, retired to their
lodgings at their usual hour, and took their
stations side by side, while the female mem.
bers of the family gathered around, and all
remained quiet when darkness closed in.
At eight O'Clock an unusual noise was
heard among the poultry, when the farmer
and his men suspecting thieves, rushed out
to see what was going on but on reach.
ing the barnyard they were astonished to
find that the two ROSTERS already men.
toned had called each other ont, and wero
on the ground engaged in furious con.
test, each attended by one hen, as second!
1t was SO dark that they could be but indis.
tinctly seen, and when light was brought
the combatants betrayed not the slightest
fear Of the spectators, but continued fight.
ing with equal skill and courage for nearly
half an hour, when they were parted, hav.
ing shed blood sufficient to preserve their
honor unSullied.
What induced these aspirants after no.
toriety, to leave their roost, and 90 out TO
settle their disputes in the darkness--a
course so at variance with their habits
could not be Observation-Disclosures they
had been loo warmly discussing the Sub.
Treasury, the character Of the banks, the
Canada revolution, their respective claims
for Office, or whether the two ladies' who at.
tended them had aroused their indignation
against each other, must be left to conjec.
ture, unless it can be determined by meta
phys'cs.-Poughkeepsie Eagle.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
LAWS OF MICHIGAN.
Passed at the regular session of isa

AN ACT IN relation TO Supervisors.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the State Of
Michigan, That the supervisors to be elec-
ted in the townships of the several counties
Of this state, in the month Of April next
shall DO and perform all and singular the
duties imposed on the county commission.
ers by tho revised statutes, from and after
the time the said statutes shall take effect
until the said county commissioners are
elected and qualified.
Approved April 9, 1888
A true copy.] RANDOLPH MANNIe.
Secretary OF State.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

At a regular term of the Probate Court for the
county of st. Joseph held at the Probate Office
in Ccntreville, Goth April, 1898.
In the matter pom filing by Henry A..
of the estate of u Hopper, Administrator on
VIM. Marks. )sad estate of his settlement ac-
count-It is Ordered, that notice be given by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in the Constantine Republican, newspaper
printed in Constantine to the end that all persons
interested may appear at tho Probate Office in
Centreville OH the last Monday in May next at
10 o'clock, A. NJ, to show cause if any they
have why such account should not be allowed.
CYRUS INGERSON, Judgs of Probate.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

NOTICE.-The Universalists will hold their
Association in the village of Elkhart, an Satur-
day and Sunday, the 18th and 18th days of this
month.
Ekhart, May O. 1899.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
POSTSCRIPT.

We stop the press to give place to the follow
ing few lines from the Toronto Patriot with re.
gard to the pardon of Dr.. Thcllcr, of whom we
have spoken in another part of our paper to-day.
"GEN. THELLER has been reprievcd from
his sentence. For what punishment he is re-
eerved we are uniformed.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
EEORTGAGE sALE---NO RE-

-EORTGAGE SALE---NO RE-
lvM DEMPTION Default having been made
in the payment of certain sum of money, Sc
cured to be paid by an indenture of mortgage,
bearing dat, the second day of August in tho year
of or Lord on thousand eight hundred and thir-
ty-six, ex lcuted by VIM. f. Arnold of St Jo-
scph county, Michigan, to Alfred Poe, of the
same place, of all that certain piece of land, L.
st. Joseph county, known as the east half of the
northeast quarter, and the east half of the south
east quarter, of section fourteen, in township
seven, south Of range twelve west; which said
mortgage was recorded in the Registers office Of
. said county, the twenty ninth day Of Nov en-
sbsr in the year aforesaid, at ten o'clock, A. NJ.
in mortgage book b. pages 1868. The amount
of principal and interest claimed to be due on said
mortgage at the date ofthis notice. being five hun
dred and sixty-oight dollars and sixty-two cents,
said mortg go having been given to secure the
payment ofpurchase money. Notice is therefore
hereby ven, that by virtue of power of
sale in said mortgage contained, and in pursu-
ance of the statute IN such case made and pro-
vided, said mortgaged promises will DO sold at
public auction or vcndue at the courthouse in
ths village of Centrevllo in said county on tn,
seventeenth day of Nay next, at o'clock, p. NJ
ALFRED POE, Mortgage.
j. EASTMAN JOHNSON, Attorney. l2wSl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

The committee appointed by both houses Of
Congress to investigate tho circumstances of the
late duel at Washington, have reported in favor
of the expulsion of Mr.. Graves, and strongly
censure Messrs. Jones and Wise.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

The Vermont Chronicle says that an in.
junction has been issued on the Bank OF
Newbury, at Wells River, and that the
bank has been ordered 10 wind up its affairs.
1t is believed that all its bills will be no.
deemed nj par.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02
Extract Of letter to the editor ofthc Free Press da
81 =
Washington, April 1,

Washington, April IA
"The graduation bill has finally passed
the Senate, by vote Of 81 TO l6 only one
wing Senator voting for it, and he from a
new state. AT The end of this year, all
lands, which have been in market FIVE years
will be sold at one dollar per acre and all
lands, which have been in market ten years,
will be sold at seventy.6ve cents per acre,
II the House Of Representatives concur
with the Senate in the passage of the BILL"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

The New-York Courier and Enquirer gives
particulars of the arrival of Steamer from En-
rope!!
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-05-02

IN EV GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
~ c. l.. 81 A. MILLER, have just received.
direct from Now York, great assortment of
DRY GOODS, consisting of Broad Cloths,
Cissimcrcs and. Sattinets, of assorted colors and
qualities; Mo!eskiis, Buffalo Cloths, Fustians,
Velvetcen, TwiIled Velvcts Bangup Cord, Twill
led Stormants, &c. &c.-A great variety of
Prints English and French French Muslins
Chally; English Silk, Sewing Silk and Grape
Dress IIdk'E; Jack Italian Silks. Gro DO
Swiss, cold Gro De Maps, cold Florence
fine assortment of CLOVIS and Hosiery, superior
satin Stocks, Bombazinc do. A great assortment
of Ready Made Clothing, &c. &c.
New supply of Groceries and Crockcry cxpcc-
tod in few days.
Those wishing to purchase are requested TO
call and examine
Constantine, July 10, 1897. yS4