Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-16

right, and on the other hand speak plainly and
explicitly upon all subjects not in conformity
with this standard, by which course we hope to
do something in the way of harmonizing the
old democratic brotherhood and preparing them
for the greatest political struggle that has ever
been fought since the organization Of the Gov
eminent of the United States, to wit the con-
test of 1852
~" We accidentally ommitted in our last
issue to notice the appointment of his Honor
GEORGE MARTIN, to the office of Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of the Hon. Z. MUNDY.
This appointment was made by Governor BAR
RY, who when called upon to justify will prob
ably point to the two THOUSAND democratic votes
that were given to this wing appointee at the
last spring election. We understand that the
new incumbent has qualified and commences
his duties by holding the stated terms of the
Circuit Courts in the counties Of Mackinac and
st. Mary, which Courts will be held during the
present month of July, from whence he will
come to this county to hold his Court which
commences on the first Tuesday of August
His Honor does not need our endorsement to
give him credit, for we find that the idea of his
being good Lawyer and an able Jurist pre-
walls extensively over the State therefore we
forbear and reserve any and all praise in advance.
THE PLEASURE PARTY ON THE FOURTH
Quite Unexpectedly we were treated to ride
on the steamer Empire, Capt. II. MARTINI, on
the glorious fourth. Nothing to indicate the
happiness in store for us until few minutes
before she left. Soon after the boat landed here
on her regular trip from the Rapids, Captain
MARTIN very kindly proposed a ride to the head
of Sprirg Lake. "Come one, come all, and be
sure and bring the girls" was the word, and
in about ten minutes we were under way-stop-
ped at Ottawa and Mill Point, receiving from
each place goodly addition, and then the steam
err flew over that beautiful Lake like thing
of life." We saw only joyous faces among the
company--not one indicated care or sadness.
At the suggestion of Capt. MARTIN, it was
proposed that all who chose, should give tri-
flc to be appropriated to the benefit of the Sun
day School Library, at Grand Haven. Although
the amount each should give acaS limited to
twenty-five cents, and under that, as each should
be disposed-yet on counting change, $40 was
found. Many on board would willingly have
given much more, but that was the limit This
amount will be used in providing an additional
supply of books to our Sunday School-and
may those who contributed, and the one that
so kindly offered the ride be rewarded by Him
who has said" Cast thy bread upon the wat
crs; for thou shalt find it after many days"
~ The State Journal complains that thro'
the inefliciency of Mr. C."-thc Representa-
tive of Ingham, injustice was done to that coun-
ty by the representative ratio. We commiser-
ate the lnghamtes if they have been unfairly
dealt by in this matter, but our pity is not of
that character which is called forth by being in
a like condition with the pitiable object. Otta-
wa County was honorably and efficiently repre-
sented in tho last Legislature, and Mr. FERRY,
although the youngest member of that body
has shown himself man who thinks and acts
for himself, which we fear cannot be said of
all who are exalted to the position of the peo-
pies servants.
~ Our Acknowledgements are due &C. b."
for one dollar, and two subscribers from Plain
field Kent Co. We shall gratefully receive all
the names you can send us from that fourishing
region Mr.. &C."
~" A package of exchanges, received from
E. f. SARGEANT of the Enquirer is only ex-
ceeded In number and yalne bv the high comnli-