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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

The TEHUANTEPEC TREATY.-We learn from
an undoubted source that the English govern
ment has been solicited by the republic Of Mex
leo to mediate in the Tehuantepec question, con-
corning the late resolution of the Senate in re-
laton TO The Garay grant The support of that
government is asked, in consequence Of a note
received from our Secretary Of State, in which
he expresses his dissatisfaction ut the annulmeni
Of the decree of the 9th November 1916, which
note has produced feeling Of alarm and unea-
siness with the Mexican government. This
news corroborates in part that which was pub.
shed in the Arco IRIS, of Vera Cruz, on the
10th Of July last, in reference to this note from
our Secretary of State. We must not forget
that to the suggestions of Mr.. Doyle, British
Minister at Mexico, is due the declaration Of
the Senate against the decree of General Salas,
by which means they thought of restraining The
effect Of the privileges granted to Mr. Garay, for
the opening and colonization of the Islhmus of
Tehuantepec, or, more properly, to throw obsta-
cies in the way of the North American Compa-
NY, by whom these privileges have been acquir-
ed from British subjects, to whom The Mexican
government, or Congress never opposed any OBJ
lection or difficulty. N. Y. Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17


The GARRorE.-An eastern paper, speaking
of the Spanish instrument of death, by which
Lopez has probably been executed, SAYS Is
the most dsgnceful kind of execution" Wheth-
er II is intended that II is most disgracefu to
the government which provides the instrument,
or the victim which suffers by il, we are unable
to say. Perhaps the guilloline Is a more mer-
cful mode of taking life, but we doubt il, very
mnch. The machine has a far more revolving
character. Both are instantaneous IN their OPP
Grafton, depriving the victim of sensation SO
suddenly that his torture only continues for an
indivisible point of time In the guilloiine the
AK dcscends from sufficient height with such
velocity that the eve can hardly follow il, and
-everiug the head from the body at single
stroke The Gnrrote resembles a large hand
kercbief, folded so as to 60 about the neck
The prisoner is placed in kind Of chair. with
i high back, To which hi, head is fastened by
means of Al, iron clasp. The Garroie euclo>es
his neck, and is attached 10 his back with
crew. AT a given signal, the screw is rapidly
urned, aud he is sufforatrd in the shortest pos
be spare of time. 1t seems II horrible sort
of business 10 institute comparison between
different Instruments of torture; but we may
be permitted to say That no civilized nation has
more awful mode Of inhicing capital punish
ment than hanging by The neck on The gaows,
pracliced in Great Britain and the United Stales,
with the exception Of The Russian knout.
Buff Advertiser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

DEATH OF LEVI WooDBURY.-By Saturdays
mail, we received intelligence Of the death of
Levi Woodbury., Judge of the Supreme Court
of the United States. The death Of such n
man is at all times a national calamity; but
more particularly is it so, at juncture like the
present, when the country more than ever needs
The benefits Of talents so commanding, OF judg-
ment so discriminating and of patriotism so
disnterestcd and unwaverng, rs stamp that
class of men to which Judge Woodbury. belongs.
He was emphalcaIly one of The great and
good men of The age. Esteemed and honored
by his poll ical friends for the zeal and energy
with which he devoted himself to their cause,
his manly bearing and honesty Of purpose at
all times secured him The respect of his oppo-
nents. In the Legislative Halls, in the Cabinet,
and on the Bench, the career of This distinguish
ed man has been one Of almost uncqualed brill
fancy and success. As he was loved aud res
pccted in life, so will his memory be cherished
in death. Adrian Watchtower.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

B- After two weeks Of very warm wealth
er, southerly winds prevailing, and the Their
mometer standing on an average in the time, as
high as eighty.five, up to Saturday last, at which
time it suddenly fell some twenty or thirty de-
grees; making warmer clothing and fires indis-
pensable. The wind changing into the East
and blowing at about half gale, cleared all
the vessels that were laden with lumber, to
Clicago and other ports west of the Lake; we
could only wish them good time and safe ar
rival at the ports of their destination.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17
NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA.

The Prometheus has delivered her mail. Ad-
vices to Aug. I'd received.
The Governor is out in proclamation against
the selfstyled vigilance COMMITTEES"
1t is rumored that Gen. Gaines and company
had been captured by the Indians in Oregon.
Gen. Lane has had several skirmishes with them.
Capt. Kirkpatrick and company are safe. He
was surrounded, and killed Is Indians and
wounded 20. He had four battles with them
and then got out of powder.
The reports from all the mining districts are
more favorable than any period during the pres
ent season, and the shipments of gold for An.
gust and September will doubtless far exceed
those of any previous month.
There is increased confidence in the ultimate
success of quartz mining, and the belief is be-
coming more general that this will become the
great and permanent source of gold. The age
of prospecting is past; combined capital and
labor, directed by systematic and scientific prin-
ciples, will succeed where blind trust in for
tune and in individual efforts has failed.
Two companies of overland emigrants have
arrived from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
On the morning of the oh of July, n party
of fifteen men, made an attack upon some 800
Pitt River Indians, some twenty miles from
Shasta. warm fire Immediately commenced,
and was kept up for some considerable time, du-
ring which time some 60 or 70 were killed, and
large number MORALLY wounded.
The waters are fast receding in the different
rivers in the San Joaquin valley, and damming
operations are being extensively engaged in
From all the streams the news is most encour-
aging, and the river mining is assuming an i'm
pnrtance second alone to The quartz speculation
All the shares on the various streams are held
ut premium, which a short time since could
have been purchased for one third of their value
The Texas company,who have been faithfully
at work about 100 yards from the rich claim OF
The Louisiana company, have struck the gold
bearing, and found it rich beyond their expecta.
tons. This is but one claim of the many that
are daily proving rich, and before many months
Sonora will astonsh the world with her quartz
mines, even more than she has done by her pla
GERS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

We have received two copies Of the Artists
Union Journal, of CINCINNATI; as literary
paper, it is not to be beat in the West. In adj
diiiou to its literature, spice and life with which
its columns TEEN abundantly, each paper con-
tains two excellent views of prominent Wes-
tern cities and buildings. The paper is worth
as II family paper, three times its subscription
price. Subscriptions received at this office.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17
Democratic County Convention.

&c Convention of the delegates from the
several towns in the County of Ottawa, will be ho-
den at the place of holding the Circuit Court for
said County, in the village of Grand Haven, on
Thursday the 18Th day of September next for the
purpose of appointing two delegates, TO attend the
State Convention, to be holden in the city of De-
troit on the 1st day of October next. Each town
will be entitled to two delegates.
Business of importance will be brought before
the Convention, for its action. Let each town be
represented by true Democrats.
BY order of the County Committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17


KAUKAUNA.--We had Il twenty minutes look
at Kaukauna, the Hncr day--enough to con-
vince us that things are going on with rush
there. The line of public work, from the ex-
IRENE head to near the foot, is owiuthe hands
of the contractors, and the canal is rapidly AS
Stunning shape. The establishments are very
heavy, being fifty feet in width at the base the
canal, in the narrowest places, is 100 feet in
width, and occasionally much wider, in orderto
give sufficient water for locknges The left
branch Of the river, with which the canal will
connect, has been Turned into the right branch
by temporary dam, and made nearly dry, so
us to allow the building of II stone bank, or wall
in the river, at the upper end Of the work-and
This dam, with the wall, as far as completed, has
been the most difficult part of the operations,
although constructed with complete success.
Two or three buildings have been removed TO
give place to the canal.
Mr. Lave has just completed BRIDGE cross
ing from the upper part Of The town to the OPP
posite shore, and intended to connect with The
projected plank road from Mena>ha to Kaukau-
na. 1t is Il fine structure, and adds much to the
appearance of the place.
A new hotel, near the sulphur Spring is get
ting reputation, and bids fair to make Kau-
kauna the Saratoga of Wisconsin G. B. Adv.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

e5y- Gen. Lopez has been executed, with
about one half Of his followers; the balance
are to be sent TO prisons in Spain. The pro
gress of the Revolulionists, has been checked
for time. A greater man than Lopez will
soon spring up. and Cuba must fall.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17
Democratic State Convention.

D- A Democratic State Convention for the NOM
nation of Governor, Leutenant-Governor, and
the transaction of such other business as may prop
erly be brought before the same, will convene on
Wednesday, the twenty-fourth day of Sept next, at
eleven O'clock in the forenoon, at the City Hall, in
the city of Detroit Ottawa Co., is entitled to two
delegates. GEO L. HAND,
CHAUNCEY JosLIN, JOHN z. Cook,
JAMES l.. GLEN, CHAs. E. STEWART,
ALFRED WILLIAMS, CHAs. III. TAYLOR,
Democratic State Central Committee.
Detroit july 80 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

u S. CONSUL AT HAvANA.-The feelings OF
the people of The entire Union, with hardly an
exception, have been greatly outraged at The
accounts Of the cold .bloodcd indifference with
which Mr. Owen regarded the dying appeals OF
his countrymen, for visit from him, previous
tn their inhuman execution. No instructions
received by him from our govcrnment--and we
cannot believe that such instructions ever were
given him-can Justify this exhibition of heart
lessness. A man with an American heart beat
ing in his bosom, it would seem, could hardly
have turned deaf ear to the dying cries OF his
own brethren, as they were leo out TO the
slaughter. A heavy responsibility rests some
where in this matter, and the people will not be
satisfied with any but the fullest investigation
into the alleged charges against their Consul at
Havana. Let the administration look TO 1t in
time. Det Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

Hon. VINCENT l.. BRADFoRD.-It will be gat-
flying news, to the numerous friends and FORM
er co-laborers of this gentleman, in the good old
democratic cause in this State, to learn, that at
the democratic City and County Convention of
of Philadelphia, held on the 4th inst, he was
nominated candidate for Associate Judge of
the Court of Common Pleas. This is honor
well deserved The talents and integrity of Mr..
Bradford, eminenty qualify him for judicial
station, and we trust he will be triump hantly
elected. Diet. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Boston Post has the following remarks in
regard to the action of the Committee, as such,
appointed by the Democratic National Conven-
lion in 1913, with reference to the time and place
of holding the next Convention:
"The subject Of meeting Of the national
committee at Washington, during the session Of
Congress, To consult with members on the call
for n convention, and obtain the best concertra-
ton of opinion from all parts of The Union, as
to time and place, has been suggested but no
person has had authority TO act or correspond
on behalf, Of The committee, nor has any meeting
been called or held about it, There are two or
three vacancies-one in Texas and one in Iowa.
caused by the lamcncd deaths of Mr.. Kaufman
of the former and Gov. Clarke ofthe latter State,
but the vacancies have not been filed and can
not be filled without the official action Of the
committee, or its executive members. which has
not been had Mr.. Donaldson, Of Texas, and
Mr.. Greer of Iowa, who have been represented
as members of the national committee, are not
such, and have no authority whatever to act or
correspond for them. The representation Of
any concert or correspondence between any
members Of the national committee, having the
slightest reference to the candidates Of the ma
tonal convention, is wholly false and unfound-
ed"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

The population of Cuba is 100000; that of
Havana, its chief city, $4,000. It's surface is
$4,000 square miles; that of Jamaica 5000 I;
that of Hayii $4,000. England, including Wales,
is $1,000 square miles in extent Scotland 90
600; the State of New York 1920.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

The daughter of highly respectable and
wealthy citizen of Boston, ran away from the
parental roof one day last week, and got marr-
ed to lampiigher! ~ .s.o.t..
The enrage father was hunting them at last
accounts, swearing he would give them gas
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

The President has removed the Collector OF
New Orleans, so say the wires, because ne did
not stop the expedition that went out of that
city TO help Cuba. This may be right. But
why not also remove Mr.. Owen, the American
Consul at Havana, who refused to extend the
rites of common civility to ff,ytwo American
citizens, and allowed them to BE- buehered with
out raising his voice in their behalf! We owe
much to the law of nation, but do we not owe
a little 10 humanity too Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

~ The September number of Harpers'
Monthly Magazine is on hand, full of rich and
interesting matter; with its full quota of the
latest news. The conductors of this Maya
zine are doing it up right"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

Observation-Disclosures from 100 towns render
it probable that the wings have elected their
Governor by nearly the same majority as last
year, and that they will hold the Legislature
by the present majority. Prov. Post
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

Some idea of the cost of royalty in England
may be formed from the fact that the Prince of
Wales though under ten years ofage, has rev.
enue Of nearly 100000 per annum from the
Duchv Of Cornwalli
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

LA me, do see how beautiful that pea fowl
spreads its posterous extremity" said modern
belle the other day, pointing to peacock dis
PLAYING his tail in the barn yard
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17

ANOTHER AMERICAN VICToRY.-The English
papers come 10 US filled with the details Of an
exciting contest, for superiority, between the
yacht America, owned by ]. &. Stevens O. Co,
Of New York, and number of vessels belong
ing TO the Royal Yacht squadron, off Caves,
near the Isle of Wight, in England. The race
occurred on the 22d Of August, and resulted in
The winning, with ease, by The America, Of The
challenge cup, put up as prize for all nations.
An immense e0neourse OF persons were assem-
bled to witness the contest, among them We're
the American minister, and other distinguished
personages. The undeniablc superiority of the
sailing qualities Of Commodore Stevens yacht,
was frankly acknowledged by The members Of
the Royal squadron, and their kindest civiliies,
and warmest bosPitiies were freely rendered
TO the victors on the occasion.
On the next day The America was honored
with visit from Queen Victoria, Prince Albert
and suite. The royal party expressed The great
est admiration of The model, and general arrange
ment of the America, and departed highly pleas
ed with a Yankee reception. Truly
"Peace hath her victories,
No less renowned than war;"
Detroit Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-09-17
tg" The following extract we take from the
Washington Uni0n.

ia~ The following extract we take from the
Washington Union.
Any man of ordinary sagacity could have fore
seen, weeks ago, that, in all human probability,
delicate and important questions would soon be
presented. Yet, notwithstanding this The Pres
ident, the Secretary of War, and the Secretary
Of the Interior, deserted the seat of government
without adequate motive, as if flying from the
responsibilities they apprehend. Our readers
may, perhaps, remember that, on the very day
Of the departure of Messrs Fillmore Stuart, and
Conrad, we said in reference to the Cuban out
break that the Executive tour to Western Vir-
gnia was ngly-timed-the Secretary Of
State being somewhere North, and the Attorney
General attending to the Kentucky elections
Now we have the news that forty American cit
liens have been taken, unarmed, from open
boats, by Spanish war-seamer carried into
Havana, and shot like ftons-their dead bodies
being thrown to the mob in the streets! Where
is the government to meet this outrage? Where
is the President? Where is the Secretary of
State? Where is the Secretary Of the Interior {?
Where is The Attorney General! Where is the
Secretary of War? They are scattered about
the country on cectioneerng tours, and none
here can tell where they are. There is no gov
eminent at Washington. Mr.. Fillmore, Mr..
Webster, Mr.. Stuart, Mr.. Crittenden, Mr. Con-
rad, are all gone-scatterd to the four Winds
Mr. Corwin had as well be gone too, for his pri-
vae affairs just now take up his time and atten-
ton. Mr.. Graham, Secretary of the Navy, is
here and Mr.. Hail. who is charged with the SUI
periniendence of the Post Office Department, is
here also That is ALL In the mean time, we
have news not only that forty American ciii-
zens--unarmed and defenseless-have been
shot within a days sail of our coast, but that
their dead bodies have been abused with more
than barbarian brutality; and it appears, too,
that the regularly licensed steamer of the Uni
ted States, running from Chagres to Havana and
New York, has been fired at, and the passengers
insulted.
The government cannot plead surprise. II
had every reason to anticipate desperate deeds
on The Gulf before its Hegira from Washing
ton.
Circumstances like these are calculated TO ex-
cite the public mind, and certainly demand III
vestigalion on the part Of our Government
Such barbarity may suit the despot-m of Aus
iria and the Eastern World; but in this free
America it is ont Of place, and we much mis-
take the tone and temper Of our people if the
attempt to practice it would not recoil upon the
authorities Of Cuba.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-08-26
Late from the Cnba Invaders.

! TCorcspondence of,be New York Express
| 0RANsE KEY, Aug /.
/ Two small steamboats, from New
Orleans, with 1000 to 1900 men or
board, anchored in Los Mimbros
Roads last evening, and after stop
ping for about two hours, passed this
place, steering E. s. f. 1t is well
known here that the Cutqns have
purchased these steamers, and that
those on board formed the auxiliary
force expected by the Patriots from
the Z. S. 1t is impossible to con-
lecture the cause Of so many small
crafts, with such able bodied crews.
assembling along the Reef and 81
lnong the innumerable islands, unless
that which excites the public mind
in regard to the political movements
now transpiring in Caba.
The destination Of the steamers
and AotiIla in this Archipelago, is
uaquestionably the Bay Of Neuvitas,
which is the entrance to Puerto Prin-
cipe. The approach to the Bay Of
Neuyitas by troops, must be made by
sea from Haganna, and not an oyster
boat can now move in these waters
unknown to the invaders, AT Puer-
Ito Principe or ON the opposite side Of
the Island, and eqtidistant, are the
town and river Of st. Cruz, which is
accessible to small vessels Of war;
and, to a certainty, at one Of these
points will the men from the Rect
and from the steamers effect a land
ing.
/ The white population Of Cuba does
not reach 100000, and the free col
ored and slave as many.
The Creole whites are 100000,
and the free colored 10000, equal to
100000, all of whom are capable Of
bearing arms, and favorable, it is
s4id, to the rev olution. Opposed to
this force are 10000 Spaniards be-
longing to the Islam d, and $4,000
Spanish troops.
The next intelligence will be decis-
i've. and will declare to the world
that Cuba has severed the link that
connected her with Spain, or riyeted
it more firmly, to en- ure for ages.
Yours truly, &c.
T TT w
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-08-26
For the Fayetteville Obserrer.
fnstI:er Revolutionary Patriot Gene:

MAJ. WILLIAM WHiiE was born in Vir-
n;nia. on the Adj OF December, 1864. and
died in Gibson County, Tenn, July 80,
1851. aged 81 years morihs and GO DAYS.
Impeiled by the sutIerlngs Of his country,
NJ ,he age of 16, he shouldered his muskei
and knapsack. and entered the army under
Washington. where he remained unril peace
was declared and the army dishanded: lie
was engaged at the seige OF Yorktown, and
Witnessed The surrender of Corn0alis. lie
emigraed,o Tennessee about forty-fve years
ago. AID settled near Nashville, where he
resided until few years since, when ne
removed 10 Gibson County. His descend
ants, now living in Tennessee, number
nearlv one hundred. amongst whom IS our
ellow-,ownsman, DR.. W. w. McNeiley.
Besides these. there are quite q number in
Kentucky. He has left an aged companion
10 mourn his loss 3
He had been a consistent xrpicssor Of re-
lgion for number of years, and is now
doubtless resting from his labors.
Thus, our Revolutionary sires fall. one
by one. Soon there will not one Of them
be left TO tell tile tale OF their couniry's
wrongs, and Of their glorious achievements.
In this County, on Thursday moraing,
2lst inst. Mr.. FELIX g. GlBsQN. aged
about SO years. BY his s.ern integrity, and
his high sense Of honor, he had secured The
esteem and confidence Of all who knew
him. His 5ereayed family has The symra-
thies Of Il large circle of friends and &C.
quainiances.
On Tuesday morning. 19,h inst, Mrs.
MARGARET CAMPBELL, aged ~ years
On Saturday, Esd inst, Mrs II. SOLOMON
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1851-08-26

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