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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
A RICH ITEM.

We have Just heard of the richest piece OWL
lainy ever executed in these digglngs.. "A very
few DAYS since, two men in wagon, when Win
in couple of miles Of Jonesboro, Union CO. ILL.,,
asked farmer who was the heaviest merchant
in that town. The farmer mentioned some mer-
chants. and among the number spoke OF Mr.. Di-
shop. They drove their wagon up to Dishons
store and requested permission of him to place
a box (Which they had in their wagon in his
store for the night. After urging some objec-
tions. Mr. d. finally consented to take the box
into his store room. The men put their horses
M for the night, and early ir the morning had
their wagon at DIS store door to get their box
and start on their journey.
Mr.. D. then missed bolt of fine broadcloth
from his counter. His suspicious were aroused,
he examined his desk and Dissolved that five hun
dred dollars had been stolen during the night.
He then told the men that the box must not be
taken from the store until it was examined.
They swore that he might 90 to hell, for they
would take their box, and as they rushed to
take hold Of it, Mr.. ID. stepped out OF the door
and locked them in. Having obtained assist
ance, the door was opened and the men taken.
The lid of the box was then knocked off when
Il stout daring looking man sprang FORTH as a
iiend from earth, ready for any deed of desper-
allOI. ne, HOWcNcl, oidtC S'iuChNc,
and declared he had long sought an opportunity
TO leave the other men--and that to have left
them voluntarily would have brought their dead
lyvengeance upon him; that he had been engaged
in many such operations, but had never been de-
iected before-that he remained with them only
because he was compelled to do so to preserve
his life-that there were six hundred men IN the
United States engaged in the same business
and that the last time he was at the general mon
ey deposit station, the company had over fifteen
bushels of silver and gold
He would not be put into the same room
with the accomplices, fearing they would kill
him. What is remarkable, the two men swore
to the officers that it was folly to put them in
Jail, for they had money and friends, and it
would take at least one hundred armed men to
guard them, and notified them that they could
not possibly be detained three weeks.
We omitted to remark in the proper place
that the bolt Of cloth, money, and some pieces
of silk, We're found in the box, as well as II dark
lantern and several little tools.
Cairo Sun, April 10.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
MILL POINT CHEAP CASH STORE.

rINHE undersigned has just received, and is now
Il opening large additions to his stock of goods
which he proposes to sell very cheap for ready
to which he invites the attention Of the public.
His stock of drugs and medicines is greatly cnlar-
ally called for in this market; including Paints,
Oils, and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods and Groceries; nv
stock contains some articles worth having snch
as Sheetings, Prints, Musketo Netting, an indis
pensable article in this quarter; Tea, Coffee, SUI
gars, Rice, Goldfish. Bar-soap, cheap Candles, Crack
ers by the pound or barrel Also n new and splen-
did assortment of Crockery and Glass ware, Look
ing Glasses &c, &c. A choice lot of shelf Hard
ware, Window Glass and first quality Nails, cheap
er than ever before offered in this market. Tin
ware, Stoga Scots, Powder Shot, Lead Caps, and
Wash Tubs in any quantity No trouble to show
goods-call and see for yourselves. Iltf
Mill Point July 2, 1851 L. M. S. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

BosroN, June 24.-At Jenny Lind's concert
last evening, gentleman requested on behalf
of number of strangers present, that she would
sing the Bird Song which was not in the pro-
gramme.
Mr.. Benedict replied that he thought it was
asking too much, but on therequest being COM
municated to Miss Lind, she instantly complied
and sang the song in manner never before e.
qualed, even by herself The audience were
enraptured and the applause lasted at least five
minutes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

+ The WIG CONVENTION An important wing
Convention is held this week at Lancaster, Pa
for the nomination Of a Governor and other
State officers. The present Executive, John
ston, expects a denomination, and talks of re-
election by 10000 majority. He is Seward
Scott wing and one of the most adroit poiti-
clans in the State. Unusual interest attaches
to this Convention, from the expectation which
seems TO be generally entertained that General
Scott will be recommended TO the Wing Nation
al Convention, rs Pensylvania's candidate for
the Presidency. Should such resolution be
brought forward, it will at once arouse the
friends of Fillmore and Webster, who will not
dare to overlook such an example of detection
at this early day. Pennsylvania is too impor-
tant a state to be surrendered to the hero of
Lundy Lane, without firing gun or striking n
blow. The result Of passing such resolution
would therefore be probably, the abandonment
of Johnston at the polls by the administration
men, and the triumph of the democratic candi-
date. To avoid this catastrophe, therefore,
Johnstons friends may think best to maintain
silence upon national politics in this convention.
On the other hand it is already clear that the
wing party cannot elect a President, if the
choice is thrown into the House Of Represen-
tatives. 1t follows, Of course, therefore, that
they must unite upon a candidate if they expect
to win. 1t very obvious that the man who is
earliest in the field and gets the lead among the
candidates, will stand the best chances of the
nomination. To secure this advantage, Web
ster is now seeking the nomination-of Massa-
chusetts by subscription. He has been making
journies and toiling all summer, avowedy for
the purpose of securing the situation. The
friends Of General Scott NAV think that thew
have no occasion farther to forbear pressing
the name of their candidate out Of delicacy TO
the administration, which does not seem to
appreciate, and certainly does not reciprocate
their forbearance. Having the power therefore
to nominate Scott, by a significant majority,
they are very likely to do it, and let the conse-
quences to Governor Johnston take care of
themselves. We have no doubt that they will
adopt this course, unless they become satisfied
that the same result may be accomplished, by
nominating General Scott at the local meetings
in all the different counties during the canvass.
n. y. Evening Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
FRESH GOODS.

AT THE CHEAP CASH VARIETY STORE.
NOV in store and to arrive daily from the I'm
IN porters and agents of Manufactures in New
York city,
5000 yds. Brown & blcacled sbecting & shirtings
5000 do. Prints, Ginghams, Lawns q Delaines,
2000 do. Cloths, Cassmeres, Tweeds & Ky. Jeans,
1000 pairs mems & ladies boots and shoes
1000 ready made coats pants, vests, shirts over
halls.
1000 mems & boys summer hats, & ladies bonnets
Grand Haven, June 90 1851. 1tf ~. GRIFFIN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
NEW GOODS

w T. have just received from New York a large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper Than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; will exchange for all
kinds of lumber. shingles bolts saw logs slaves
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing To- make good
trades please give us call, we are Oh hand from
yard of tape to Il steam saw mill.
s. &. HOPKINS 4 BROTHERS.
Mill Point. June 81 1851. tiff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
State of Michigan, Ottawa county, SIS.
Jabcz Barber Ottawa County Court
vs. in
Augustus Stall. Attachment.
A WRIT of Attachment in the above entitled
N cause, was issued at the suit of ,Jabez Barber
Plaintiff. against the lands tenements goods chat
tells, monies and effects of Augustus Stall Defend
ant, from the Ottawa County court on the oath day
June, A. ID. 1851, for the sum Of eight hundred and
seventy eight and sevenY-three hundreths dollars
and made returnabc on the 10Th day of August 1851
which said Attachment hasbeen returned without
personal service on said defendant. Dated, Grand
Haven, June 81. 1851
RATHBoNE & MILLER. JABEZ BARBER,
Howl Plt's. AHys. PMindG.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

Total amount OF orders issued at inc present SEES
sion 1912 76.
On motion of Mr.. White
ResoIUed That the Highway Commissioners of the
Township of Ottawa be and are hereby instructed
to take efficient measures to prevent the obstruc-
ton of the ferries, and streets leadidg thereto.
On motion, the Board adjourned sine die
HoYT G. Posi-, Clerk of the Board
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

PRICELESS VALUE OF NEWSPAPERS. Judge
Longstreth, an eminent jurist, says of newspa-
pers -" Small is the sum that is required TO
patlonize them, and most amply remuneraied is
the patron. i care not how humble and unpre-
tending the Gazette which he takes, it is next
to impossible to I'LL sheet 81 times year,
without putting into it something that is worth
the subscription price. Every parent whose
son is away from him at school, should be sup
piled with newspaper. well remember what
difference there was between those Of my
schoolmates who had, and those who had not
access to newspapers. Other things being equal
the first were decidedly superior to the last, in
debate and composition at least. The reason is
plain, they had command of more facts. Anews-
paper is history Of current events, as well as
a curious and interesting miscellany, and which
youth will peruse with delight, when they will
read nothing else"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

Thos. Dorr is now editor of the Providence
D0ity Herald, staunch and Of course talented
democratic paper
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

CANADA RAILRoAD.--A powerful effort is now
being made to finish the Railroad to connect
Detroit with Niagara Falls. The line IS 22S
miles long, and can be completed, with a heavy
rail, for $6,OO0,000. Erastus Corning, Of Alba
ny, and others, (Drectors,) have issued crcu-
lar stating that if barely Sl,o00000 is raised in
this country, the road will be at once carried
through, as $4,3OO,OOO has already beer subscri-
bed in Canada, by individuals and the Govern
ment. This $l,00000O will no doubt be rails
ed by Detroit and Eastern capitalists, and in two
years from this time, the road will be in running
order. The road on the south shore of Lake
Erie will be finished before that time to Toledo,
and from thence to Chicago; and thus the far
West will have hoo Railway routes to New
York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

intelligence from Washington has been receiv-
ed to the effect that the Republic of France has
demanded of the Government of the United
States the sum Of three millions of dollars, to
indemnify citizens Of France for goods con6s-
Gated at San Francisco, California, in lS50.unde-
pretence of having been imported, in violation Of
the revenue laws of the United States.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

BARNUM's VISIT TO EURoPE.-The New York
Herald says that Barnum has gone to Europe
to discharge a debt of gratitude to the man
who put him npon the high road to fortune and
notorie;y. When he first went to Europe with
Gen. Tom Thumb, he put himself under the
charge of James Maxwell Esq, whose skill
full manmuvering brought the General under
the notice Of the nobility, and finally into the
presence Of royalty itself. This alone was nee
render his journey over the continent
atrnmphal march, and to turn the tide of wealth
into the Golfers of Barnum. The latter saw
aud acknowledged his obligations to Mr. Mark
well, and in the warmth of his gratitude prom
ised his benefactor a service of plate as soon
as soon as he should attain a fortune of $780,
600. He has accordingly set sail for England
with this present, Of American Manufacture,
which will first be taken to the Crystal Palace
for exhibition
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

MINING.-The advices from Lake Superior
and other mining districts, continue to be favor
able The old companies on Lake Superior are
making new and valuable discoveries, that the
indications which led them on have not been de-
ceptive. There are but few exceptions to these
remarks. The copper mining enterprises Of the
present year are entirely different from the stock
brokerng operations of the previous copper
movement. The companies are now devoting
large amounts Of actual capital to the eXplora-
ton and development: Of their veins, and nearly
all have heen amply rewarded by the results Of
their expenditures, not in actual returns in the
shape OF dividends, but in the prospective value
of their property, when their copper, by the
opening Of roads, can be brought to market.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

The" Liquor Law" lately passed by the Leg
lslature of Maine is very stringent in its provis-
ions. 1t forbids the manufacture or sale of all
spirituous liquors, except'by authorized and IL
censed town agents and then only for medical
and mechanical purposes. If any unlicensed
person shall manufacture or sell these liquors,
he is subjected for the first conviction, to fine
of 500; for the second conviction, to fine of
5000; and for the third,to 5000 and four months
Imprisonment 1t authorizes the search of stores,
&c, Jor spirituous liquors intended for sale
without licence, and the destruction of the IL
qaor, unless proved to be imported, and in the
original packages in which it was imported
No person engaged in the unlawful traffic is al
lowed to sit on a jury in any case arising under
the act.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

FUGlTIyE SLAVE FROM WESTERN PEYNsYLvA-
yesterday, at noon, Georgia Ii. Reset,
Esq, Assistant u. S. Marshal for the Western
District of Pennsylvania, reached this city in the
Reading cars, from Wilkesbarre, having in Gus
tody Jesse Whitman, u fugitive slave, whom
he arrested at Wilkesbarre on Saturday last
Marshal Reset was accompanied by Messrs. w.
Ii. Beaumont, Jacob Cooper, and George Fell,
who assisted in Whtman's capture.
Marshal Keyser having been ielegraphed TO
meet the parties at the depot, was promptly on
the spot with an efficient police force, and ac-
companied the United States officers and their
charge to the Baltimore boat, on which they took
passage for Maryland at two o'clock. Whitman
is large, powerful negro, and fought desperate
ly before surrendering himself lie struck Mar
shall Reset twice upon the head with heavy
cart whip, and drew large sheath knife, which
he would doubtless have used had it not been
for the timely and efficient aid of Mcssrs. Beau
mont, Fell, Cooper and Seamen. Whitman be-
longs to John Conard, Esq, of Loudon county
Virginia.
The matter was managed so quietly, as far as
Philadelphia was concerned, that very few per-
sons heard Of either the arrival or departure of
the fugitive. Some ofthe colored poriers, wood
sawyers, stevedores, and other employees along
the wharves, INDUCED in threats, but they were
overawed by the presence of the officers of the
law, and made no attempt at rescue. An effort
was made to detan the slave by a writ of habe-
as corpus, but the boat showed off before it could
be executed. philadelphia Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

In several Southern cities the Cholera is prev
alent, and quite number of cases have occur
red on many steamers on the Mississippi. More
deaths are reported in st Louis than in any 9th
er city. State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

SEcEssIoN.-The GreenvIe Is. C.) Patriot
states that the bills of South Carolina banks are
already beginning to return from Georgia and
Alabama, under the suspicious that their credit
will be affected by the civil connections of the
State. Some of the merchants are already Or
dering their shipments to be made to Savannah
instead of Charleston One gentleman, who
has spent perhaps 100000 in Greenvie drawn
from his estate in Georgia, is about TO leave the
"sinking ship" and cast his habiation where he
may be quiet and live in peace. Thus 1t is, the
anticipation of secession is proving disastrous
to the State--and yet the proportion of seces-
sionists is only about one-third Of the voters in
South Carolina.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

The river and harbor bill contained appropr-
atoms exceeding largely two millions of dollars.
Now, reader how much money out of this large
amount do you suppose the West gets How
much is appropriated to the Mississippi below
the rapids; to the Ohio below the falls at Lou
isyille; to the Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee and
Arkansas rivers! Why only $24OO00. To six
of the principal rivers in the United States there
is only appropriated the small sum of $240,O00
rivers which flow through and wash the sell of
nearly or quite half of the States of this Union
and yet the same bill gives to New York more
than 100000. Louisville Democrat
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

JENNY LND.-The first concert in the United
States, given by Jenny Lind, on her own ac-
count took place in Philadelphia on Wednesday
evening, at the Musical Fund Hall, which was
crowded TO its utmost capacity. The North
American says it was the most successful and
brilliant concert yet given. Like bird free
from its cage, she seemed to carol in the very
luxury Of liberty, and to soar higher and higher,
as the cheering paudts Of the assembled thou
sands greeted each new effort She will do well
enough without Barnum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

THE BOsToN REsCUERs.-The Boston Jour
nal reports at length the charge of Judge
Sprague to the Jury, on the trial of the par
ties charged with aiding in the rescue of the
fugitive slave Shadrach. The New York Com
n,ercial Advertiser says: at is very able ar
gument for the entire constitutionaliy of the
law, which point, we apprehend, is now all but
universally conceded, Judge Sprauge showed
that every objection to the present law applied
to the law Of 1893 with even greater force, and
then showed that both enactments were in per-
feet consonance with the intent Of the const-
tuition and its trainers. The Court occupied
more than two hours in delivering the charge"
The Jury did not agree upon a verdict, ten of
them being for conviction and two for acqutal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

VIRGINIA CoNvENTIoN.--This body has adop-
ted @ section making all elections uira voce--
The Richmond Wing says:
The 18th section was next adopted. II pro-
vides that the Legislature shall pass no law
which embraces more than one subject, and
that to be distinctly embraced in its title And
further, that no law shall be enacted by refer
ence to the title only, or any section in any 9TH
er law, but the whole of it shall be expressed
in the act of itself
"The 10th section, as adopted gives power
to the Legislature to pass n law prohibiting
any person concerned in duel from holding
Office under the Commonwealth. An inefec-
ual attempt was made so to amend as to make
it a constitutional prohibition. A saving clause
was inserted in favor of those who have here
toforc offended"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

LAKE SUPERIOR On SToNE.-There is a
quarry of very fine Oil Stone on Lake Superior,
pronounced by the geologst Houghton better
than anything before discovered for sharpening
fne-edgcd tools The London recently brought
down some four tons of this stone for shipping
East. The company arc now working the quar-
ry, and calculate to ship some twenty tons more
this summer The stone will prove an excel
lent substitute for the imported article. and
can be had at twenty-five per cent less cost.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-02

I IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Of
A flee at Grand Haven, July 1, 1851.
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