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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
Publishers of the Grand River Times.

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We were visited last week by travelling the
atrica troupe, who performed here two evenings,
to the great amusement Of the lovers of fun
Their performances were said to be good;
doubt not but they were, in the common accep-
tation of the term when applied to such mat
ters but | question if any real good results
from such exhibitions, and think argument un-
necessary to show them not only destitute Of
good influences, but in fact productive of much
evil To say nothing of time and money squan-
dered in attending such places, | think no pa
rent could desire child to acquire or indulge
taste for such demoralzing amusements, or
form habits from the example set by the crowd
who usually patronize these exhibitions, which
must inevitably be accompanied by influences
which corrupt the youthful mind and rarely or
never, improve it. do not design to preach a
crusade against theatres, or theatre goers, but
it strikes me that quarters can be more profita-
bly, expended, and children be placed under
more healthy influences, and our village be just
as well, and perhaps better, without the vista
tons of itinerant play-actors A CITIZEN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
whip County Convention.

Convention of delegates from the several
towns in the County of Ottawa will be held at the
place of holding the Circuit Court, in said County,
on Wednesday, the Goth day of September, inst,
at o'clock p NJ; for the purpose of nominating
one candidate for Representative to the Legisla-
ture, one Sheriff, County Treasurer Register of
Deeds, County Clerk, Judge of Probate, Prosecu-
ting Attorney and two Coroncrs. Each town will
be entitled to two delegates.
Let no consideration prevent complete repre-
sentaton, as the design Of holding both Conven-
tons on the same day is not only to time and
expense, but to joStle together minds from all
quarters of the Senatorial District that will react
in glorions November victory.
BY order of the Co. Committee.
Grand Haven Sept 10, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
The Drama.

The time has been when the masses of the
people may have been benefited by scenic rep
reservations, portraying the faults and follies of
the age in which Homer lived, or in the age
when Aristophanes the master of Greek
comedy dashed the vices of his contemporaries by
his irony and sarcasm; for in those early ages of
the world, the people had no channel of COM
munication with the worlds literature, save on
" the rehearsals on the stage of the compost
tons of genius emanating from the master
minds of antiquity. But in the 10th century
the age of progress, in which learning is be-
slowed freely on all who seek it, the Drama as
a school of morals, as some claim tito be, is to
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
FOR sENAToR-23D SENATORIAL DISTRICT,
ISRAEL V. HARRIS.
Comfy Convention.

A Democratic Convention of Delegates from the
several towns in the county of Ottawa will be held
at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said
county, on Wednesday the 18th day Of October
next, at o'clock p. NJ of said day for the purpose
of nominating one candidate for Representative
to the Legislature, Sheriff, County Treasurer, Reg
lister of Deeds, County Clerk, Prosecuting Attor-
ney, Judge of Probate, two Coroners, and for the
transaction of such other business as may be deem
ed proper at that time.
Each town will be entitled to two delegates.
Grand Haven, August 6, 1852
MYRoN HARRIS,
HENRY ID. Posi-, Co. Com.
III. PENNOYER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

1t is with pleasure that we announce the
nomination of Gen. Ii. L. Stevens, of Pontiac,
to Congress, by the Democratic Convention
held at that place for this district, on the Goth
inst. Although there were several candidates
before the Convention, either of whom would
be worthy of support the Convention finally
yielded to the nomination of Mr.. Stevens with
great unanimity and good feeling. We SINGER
ly believe that no democratic in the district
could have been selected for that nomination
more unexceptonabe than is he He is man
of large and liberal views, a sound and able
lawyer, an eloquent advocate, possesses great
personal popularity, and wthal man of un-
compromising integrity
The democrats of this district may well feel
proud of the nomination Of such man-and
from the fact that it was attained through the
combined effort of delegates who represent the
party, (and not by clique who are ever ready
to sacrifice the best interests of the party upon
the alter of self-aggrandizemen and grotica-
tion,) we are confident of success, and his past
career shows him to be a democrat of the right
stamp-and such an one as the District and
State can place implicit confidence and reliance
on as their representative in the Halls on our
National Legislature.
We heartily endorse the nomination, and
shall labor faithfully, cheerfully, and unceasing-
ly in every honorable way to aid in and secure
his triumphant election. Shiawasse Arg.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22


say the least superhuous. AS an illustration
take Mrs. Stoves celebrated work, "Uncle
Toms Cabin" a work portraying the legitimate
workings and results of American Slavery
If intended to be widely known by the masses
in community, say of slaves or illiterate per-
sons, it could be accomplished more readily and
with greater effect if dramatized, Gas is inten-
ded), than if read to them in its present form;
but when as in the free States, every Preside is
surrounded by group, one of which at least can
read, it is within the reach of all and out of the
reach of the communicating influences of the
Theatre. Let US for moment glance at the
influence of the Theatre upon the world in the
higher as well as in the humber walks of the
the uneclipsed American Tragedan done to ell
evate the literary taste or improve the morals
of the American people! We need only to
cite the reader to the celebrated divorce trial
Of" We waive the argument to be drawn
against theatrical representations on the ground
Of money wasted, both by the payor and payee
the audience and the players, and will only at
present speak of its influence on the tone of
morals where it attracts its crowds of attend
ants. Who were the leaders in the Park street
riot, but the bullies-the law-defying rowdies
of New York "Mose," as one of the b'hoys
and Lize,' as one of the ghals, are more at
tractive characters to the Bowery boys than
Clay, Kossuth or Webster, for the reason
that reared in the precincts Of the Theatre, their
tastes take color from impressions there receiv-
ed and as human nature is more easily brutal
zed than purged gifts .sensuality, so the mass be-
come corrupt and glory in their shame. There
may be exceptions, but as a general rule none
60 into the profession Of players, of either sex,
but such as are disinclined or incapable of pur-
suing a course of virtuous and useful industry
and but few men of character and influence in
our large cities visit the theatre for recreation,
preferring the more eevating influences of the
lecture rooms of science and learning that they
may profit thereby, both in wealth and intellect
The money expended in small village like this
for two nights of the theatre, would pay for
weekly lectures on scientific knowledge through
the winter, or would add a 100 volumes of USE
full reading to our town library; and yet, the
Press, which exerts mighty influence in poll
tics and upon the markets and business con-
Germs of the people, never has and probably
never will destroy the tendency of the masses
towards the playhouse and the circus, for Gu
riosity stimulated by fashion, which takes its
cue from the wealthy classes, must and will
seek to crafty its cravings, and like the Athe-
mans, they are ever in search of some new
thing, and the more ludicrous and funny
the more grateful is it to vulgar minds. But
as we like to
Shoot folly as it flies
And catch the manners living as they rise"
We have INDUCED our pen in its inclination
to moralze on the tendencies of the stage, seek
ing in
Nothing TO eXtenuate,
Nor to set down aught in malice"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
STATE LAND OFFICE,

Lansing, sept III, lOJS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following des-
y cribed Primary School, University, Salt Spring,
ASYLUM and Normal School Lands situated in the
County of Ottawa and forfeited for nonpayment
of interest will be offered for sale at public
tion. at this Office on Thursday, the 18th day of
October next at o'clock A. NJ. unless previously
redeemed according to law, viz:
Primary Sehool-N N l, quarter Of north
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. quarter of northeast
quarter section II town north range Ia W.; Lot
No. 7, section II town north range Ia w.
Salt Spring.-North-east quarter of Northeast
quarter section IL town north range 13 W.; south
west quarter of northwest quarter, section III town
north range - w; northwest quarter of south
west quarter, section III town north range 13 W.
Observation-Disclosures quarter of north west quar-
ter section II town north range ID W.
Normal SchoOl-North-east quarter of north
west quarter, section III town north range ID W;
northwest quarter of northeast quarter, section
IL town north range 13 W. [64 4w
PORTER KIBBEE, Commissioner.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
VIM. N. ANG Ell, Secretary.
BUFFALO, 18th.

BUFFALO, Iltn.
An attempt was made yesterday, to reach the
steamer Atlantic. A man descended l05 feet,
and found it entirely comfortable, but the great
pressure upon the hose created fears of its
bursting, and he was drawn up. A sufficient
quantity of hose is now being prepared, to with
stand the pressure, and another trial will be
made on Monday, weather permitting.
The experiment, however, is satisfactory, that
a descent can be made in marine armour, to the
requisite depth with fitting hose and NJ. Male-
fort is now entirely confident of success.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

Our STATE FAIR'-We are glad to announce
that our railroads, the Central, Southern and
Pontiac, again literally offer to transport stock
and other articles for exhibition at the APP
proching State Fair, without charge; and will
carry all persons attending the anniversary, at
half the usual rates, as do the various steamer
routes also. The Fair commences, as our read
ers are aware, Wednesday the 22d instant, and
will continue until Friday evening the Gath,
previous to which time exhibitors may consult
the Executive Committee of the Society, at
their office, at the Biddle House, for the two
days preceding the Fair,and arrange for entry of
their articles. During the Fair, the Committee
will be constantly in attendance on the ground
for that purpose. Exhibitors are expected to
enrol themselves as members of the Society be-
fore they can enter articles for exhibition. Cop
les of the rules are furnished on application to
J. c. Holmes, Secretary, who will also furnish
certificates of membership, at the low rate OF
81 for the first year and 30 cents annually
thereafter, emitting member to introduce his
family at all times during the Fair.
The blowing match will take place on the
Odd inst, and the several Committees will view
the articles for prizes also on that day. The
annual address will be delivered by Justus Gage,
ESQ.,, of Calhoun County, at o'clock p. NJ, of
the same day. 1t is expected to be an eloquent
and Practical production.
The Committees will report on the several
articles on Friday, when their judgment will be
The sale of all articles which are
to be disposed of, will then take place. We
are clad to learn that our citizens are waking
up TO the necessity and propriety of making
every requisite arrangement for the accommo-
dation of the vast crowds who will doubtless
be present during the three days of the Fair
and that there will be plenty of room, and CON-
Portable fare for all. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

CUBA.-If we may Judge from the informa-
ton received from Cuba, and especially from the
letter of our own moderate and well informed
correspondent, the discomfort Of the Creoles has
reached a point which threatens a serious out
break. The publication at HAVANA of such a
journal as the Vol del Pueblo alone evnces
degree of resolution and courage which only
needs to become general in order to efface eve-
ry vestige of foreign sovereignty and the fact
If it be fact-that arms have been distribu-
ted through the island in considerable numbers
indicates widely prepared conspiracy. The
Captain-General acts with great severity, hoping
no doubt like Tacon, to suppress in the germ
every stirring of rebellion, but his measures
would seem rather provocative than preventive
of patriotic effort. Indeed, it is more than pos
sibe that his rigorous course is better adapted
than any other to favor the aspirations of the
Cubans. 1t is, perhaps, the last drop in the cup
of.tyranny which might else long have remained
without overlooking. And it may confidently
be expected that when Creole apathy and slug
gshness are at last suppanted by the energy
of rage and despair, they will exhibit fiery and
volcanic power which no superficial restraints
at the command of the Spanish Government
can keep under or subdue When general re-
bellion does take place among them, it will be
as explosive and resistless as one Of their own
tornadoes. And in truth, nothing less than this
is their duty if they desire to make good in the
eyes of the world their right to be free and indie
pendent.
We see no evidences in the present agitation
in the island of a reliance upon outward help
for the achievement of Cuban liberty. There
is no Lopez to come from abroad on whom they
rest their hopes of salvation, and no invasion
from the United States is the main stay of their
patriotism. This agitation wears all the fea-
lures of an internal one, produced by local eau
SEES, and carried on at the personal peril of ma
tive Cubans. Undoubtedly there is some con-
necton between the conspiracy, if, indeed, there
really be one,-in Cuba and sundry organiza-
tiops of restless spirits in our own country, but
this is wisely kept in the background. We be-
lieve there is no expedition now organized here
and presume none will be till a positive revolt
has taken place in the island and the Cubans
have shown that their friends will not be left to
the fate of Lopez and his companions When
such manifestation has taken place, il requires
no prophet to say that American aid will abound
for the completion of the work. but until then
even the ardent fibusters of the South will not
be anxious to repeat the fatal experiment
N. Y. Tribune
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
THE sAULT CANAL.
EDITORS FREE Press:


Allow me to make suggestion or two in
your paper for the consideration of the public
relative to the construction Of this canal, which
is of such vast Importance to the people Of this
State and particularly to those OF the Upper
Peninsula Congress has made munificent
donation for the purpose the means are ample,
if properly and judciously applied. Several
different plans have suggested themselves to
me, by which the lands can be made available
for the purpose following strikes me as best
calculated, most speedily and certainly to effect
the object
Let the Legislature at its next session, au-
thorze loan of 100000, for say twenty years
unless sooner redeemed, based upon the land
appropriation and the pledge of the faith of the
State, (if this can be constitutionaly done0 the
land will, of course, be ample security for the
repayment of principal and interest
Under such circumstances, and for such pur-
poses, the loan could unquestionably be at once
effected, and the work proceed to completion IN
couple of years, or even less time. The U.
S. have deep interest in the work, and on APP
plication, the President would unquestonably
direct competent Engineer to make oil neces-
sary surveys, plans and estimates, and to give
general superintendent to the work.
The land itself, if properly selected by the
State, would at once begin to be available for
the payment of the interest and principal of the
debt, provided the Legislature would exempt it
from taxation, for, say ten or fifteen years,
which would render it desirable to emigrants
and others, till settlements could be formed and
the land improved.
An emigration agent, under such circumstan-
ces, would be able to insure us large colony
with but little delay-the exemption would add
little or nothing to the public burthen-but
would add much to the wealth OF the State
personal property would not of course, be ex-
empted, only the land. A contract for por-
ton of the work might be made payable, most
in land and part in cash.
Another plan, though should think 1t less
udicious and less certain, would be to exempt
the land from taxation for a few years, and of
fer it to such individuals or companies, as would
give unquestioned security for the performance
of the work, or conveyances of land, to be made
from time to time, as the work progressed.
The exemption from taxation for few years,
would enable capitalists who advance their funds
to make sales and reimburse their expenditures
before an annual drain in the shape OF taxes,
should be made upon them-it would be in lieu
of interest till sales could be made. Under
such an arrangement, it could hardly be doubt
ed, that capitalists would make profitable in
vestment
throw out these suggestions in the hope
that the subject may be discussed, and the great
object the construction Of the canal, be speedi-
ly accomplished.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

~ The last Monday of this month is the
day for our annual School Meeting. Bear this
in mind ye parents and guardians and let the
Importance of education bring out to the APP
preaching annual meetings, in all our school
districts, q full attendance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
AsHTARuLA. Sent /:

HSHIABULA, Sept To.
The propeller James Wood, with 500 bbls..
-four and 5000 bushels wheat yesterday sprung
Leak and trying to make this port, went ashore
below the east pier Her flour was all swept
overheard. Her main deck is four feet under
water.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

~ We hope it will be borne in mind that
the 18th of October is the time for holding our
County Convention. Let every town meet ear
ly in caucus, appoint and credential your dele
gates and be cup and dressed" for the 18th.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

The Collins line of steamers have crossed the
Atlantic one hundred times and nine thousand
passengers have been conveyed across the ocean
by this line without one losing life or being
injured
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

ENXTRA double mied and common Cassmeres,
u do Fancy Clouded, Sleeps Gray, Kentucky
Jeans and Sattinetts, at GRIFFIN's
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

Sept 9th, at the residence of L. III. Sears, FRAN
CTS THRooP, only child of +. B. and Elizabeth T.
Gilbert, of Grand Haven, Mich.
[Chcago Com. Advertiser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

N. Y. Sept. 10.
True bills of manslaughter have been found
against the owners and officers Of tho Henry
Clay.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

1SO Pairs Extra Calf, Kip and Stoga Boots,
lou from two to four dollars per pair, ladies
and gents. Rubbers, ladies and misses Shoes and
Bootees in variety at GRIFFINs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

- MEETINGS, fine and common, do. Shirtings,
- do. Irish Linen, at GRIFFINs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

Barnum cleared $3OS,OOo by his engagement
with Jenny Lind the songstress received three
hundred and two thousand dollars as her share
of the profits.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

DRINTS, DeLaines and Ginghams 100 pieces
l. rich fall styles just opened at GRIFFIN's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

ALBANY, 18th.
The steamboat Reindeer was destroyed by
fire, yesterday morning, Loss near 100000 f;
insured for $4,000. No lives lost
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

No lives were lost by the burning of the
Reindeer on the Hudson river.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

DROADCLOTH Coats at SO, to So, do. Pants,
ID from So to SIS, at GRIFFINs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22
DIED,

Fire and overcoats are necessary here.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

TUST received, Grand Rapids make Axes and
q Draw-Shaves, factory prices, at GRIFFIN's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-09-22

A Fresh lot of Groceries and Yankee Notions
~ at GRIFFIN's.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-01-18
GREAT EXCITEMENT !!
New Goods Again!!


At the New York Cheap Variety Store, in
hauway's New Brick Row, Morguntown.
CARR, SMITH & CO.
Have Just returned from New York and
Philadelphia, and will open on Tuesday
and Wednesday next, decidedly the cheap
est and certainly the largest stock oil Goods,
Of every description, ever before brought
10 this market. Gratilied and encouraged
by the patronage Of the public heretofore,
they will endeavor 10 merit its continuance
and increase hereafter By a strict a4he.
renee 10 their motto Of "Short profits aud
quick returns" and thus by fair dealing
making it the interest Of oil 10 become
their customers.
The present second purchase for this fall
has been made entirely for Cash, and un
usually low, owing 10 the pressure in the
money market in the East; and we are
now prepared 10 offer TO all who may give
us call, the greatest variety for Choics,
Ond the rarest bargains in everything!
DRESSGooDS for ladies and gentlemen,
Of every description.
BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & GAPS,
HARDWARE and QUEENSWARE,
and an endless variety Of notions and Sta.
pie Goods in their line, will and must be
sold "dog cheap. !n-So give US a call.
Recollect, 4" the place to get your money
back" is at the New York Cheap Variety
Store Of CARR, SMITH & co.
MOrgantown, Oct. Is, 1851. ll4-tf.
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Care for Consumption!
Liver Complaint, COlds, Coughs, Asthma
Bronchitis, and all Throat aud Lung
Complaints.

T HAVE published brief work on consump-
ton, which contains an invaluable recipe
for the cure Of those prevalent diseases, even in
their worst stages, when friendship and physi-
clans have given up all hope. The hints on d.
ct, dress, exercise, &c., &C., are very valuable.
The Lung BdlSam prescribed in this work cures
without the expensive aid of physicians or inju-
rIouS use Of patent medicines. In adopting
this system OF cure the patient kROlrS wkat he
is uSing-knows that he is not shortening his
days by tho use Of anodYcs or mCrcurIals,
which may seem 10 relieve but never CURE
lie knows when using this Life SdriRg BdisaM,
that no is taking mild, pleasant, eiiraeious
remedies, such as Nature PTeScribcS for the ills
her children suffer. The ingredients compos-
ing this Lung Balsam arc ObIainablo, (chle1y
toO) wherever consumption exists, proving that
erery Whrs lis aaiidOis. COnSumptiVo patients
may rely on this reeipe-(all Lung Complaints
arc removed by ts nsG)-I would not attach
my name to il, had doubt Of its efficacy
The directions Tor preparing and using the Bal
sam arc perfectly plain. | prefer selling tho
Recipe to making tho Balsam, as It enables
pcoplOto make their OirR AIcdiriRcdi a iriiiRg
tost. will impart the secret Of making the
Bnlsam, and tho family right 10 MSeii, for 81,
but in no case will sell it for specializing pur-
nORnR