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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06


Volunteer toasts were then offered, in part as
follows:
VIM Wallace" We tender to the hardy Mari
ner our festive board around which he need not
fear to sink"
Capt. WARREN responded, and offered:
"Ne,o Year-Success to the bachelor, hope for
the ladies, and prosperity to Bigfoot and Scott"
VIM. N. ANGEL, offered
"The Center Ser-The only means of breaking
the Bachelors Club. May the dawning leap-year
witness its destruction, and the splinters thereof,
be the spoils Of the victors."
From HoYT G. Posi-:
ave are reminded of our National Banner by
being honored with the representative of one of
It's prominent colors."
To which T. w. WHITE responded, and of
fered the following:
" Our Stars-The ladies; sovereigns in their in
dividual STATES, the UNION of their spheres forms
an indissoluble bond May they unlike our Ma
tional Banner, ever be the unstIIped representa-
tives of the state of matrimony"
FRANKLIN EVERETT and GEO. PARKS, Esq,
responded to calls from the guests. DWIGHT
CUTLER offered
"T'he Bay State-Frst and foremost of all may
her sons, in every good cause prove themselves
WHITE"
~ II. WHITE answered, in this sentiment:
"The officers and members of the Bachelors Club
Not envying their stuation-but tiiS an example
of their generosity. May they long continue, and
grow like Green Bay Tree"
BENJAMIN HAXToN then offered:
Grand Hdven-Beak and barren she may be,
and surrounded by water as she is to insure her
prosperity it is only necessary that her FERRYs
never grow less"
To which T. w. FERRY responded, and closed
in the sentiment:
| "1S52-Another bright sDicel in the chain that
unites the present to the past half of the 10th
fury; may the winding up of joyous career, Wit-
ness its being linked to a "6etter half"
Then was sung the ode Star spangled BAN
ner," which raised the standard for march, and
all yielding to the spirit, would not content
themselves until they reached the attic, where
brilliantly lighted Odd Fellows Hall awaited
their reception. Thus the scene, opening with
singularty, passed through various degrees of
Oddtelloaoship, and did we not fear to tax your
patience might speculate upon its close; suf-
flee it however, to notice that joyous hearts
and sparkling eyes, indicated but too clearly
that truce had been struck between contend
ing arms. PUBS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

HUDSON RIVER RAIL RoAD.-The Railroad
Journal states that the success of this road, since
its opening, has not realized expectation, and
the stock in consequence, has deprecated rapid
~. The Journal declares that the management
has been bad, accidents Of frequent occurrence,
and the dangerous location of the track most of
good deal of mistrust as to the safety of the
route.
The Harlem, rival, will soon be opened, and
as the difference in distance between the two is
but slight, and both will make the same connec-
tons North and West, the Journal predicts that
the Harlem will have more than half the travel
and business between Albany and New York.
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

e85- Tho Bachelors of Grand Haven acquit-
ted themselves with honor, at their festival on
New Years Day; many of the old crusty fell
lows came out for once with smile and their
best boo, which is always held in reserve for the
ladies. The younger ones were full of Life, wit
and humor; there were present fine sprinkling
Of ladies (but not one old maid in the LOTT. At
about o'clock in the evening the whole party
set down to fine supper, and all appeared to
enjoy it very well, all that had not regular APP
petite worried down something for the purpose
of pleasing the old cories that provided the feast
1t was indeed a happy New Year to the one hun
dred that were there
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
" OUR BAsHFUL CARRIER BOYS ADDRESS

A happy New Year, to every one,
On whom weekly CALL
May blessings rich, in measure large,
Descend, upon you all.
Our Publishers have got the start
OF Time, and "bashful boys;
/ wonder they could have the heart
To shout, and make noise,
Just as "Old Time" with feeble steps,
Was tottering off the stage;
My parents, taught me, to respect.
And treat with tenderness, old age.
But now the New Years fairly here,
IT'S right, that distribute
To patrons, friends, all, far and near,
Who for the Times" contribute.
And may you all, be greatly blessed,
And all, the papers love to read,
While also this, you'll please accept,
AS new instruction for our need.
So may you all, thus daily add
A little wealth, to wisdom's store,
Treasures which you may safely keep,
Till Times" with you, shall be no more.
am little boy you know,
And shall your patience tax fear;
Here's off my hat-and here's my bow,
With wishes for q Happy Year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

KossUTH--GEN. CAss.--Our distinguished
Senator, on the 18th nst delivered a very for
chile speech in his place in the Senate in behalf
of the resolution of welcome by Congress and
the American people, to Kossuth, which is adj
mitted on all hands, to be mastery exposition
of the true ground which this country should
occupy in the present aspect of affairs, not on
ly in Hungary, but with the nations of Europe
generally. As specimen of parliamentary ell
oquence, it will add new laurels to the brow of
the author of the Protest against the quint-
upe alliance" and will be read with interest
throughout the Union. We hope to find room
for it on Monday. Free Press, 9th ult.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.


The following select committee was appoint
ed on the bounty land bill: Durham and Ste
phens, of Georgia; Harris of Tennessee Tuck
and Bissell.
The speaker laid before the House commu-
nication from the Librarian of Congress, stating
the loss of the Library and its contents BY fire
in an unaccountable way as no fire had been in
the apartment for long period, nor lights du-
ring the time it had been in his charge. The
loss of books is about $4,000 volumes. 10000
were saved in an adjoining room. The librari-
an expressed the hope that searching invest-
cation would be made as to the cause of the
fire, so that like calamity may be in future
avoided.
Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, by unanimous con-
sent introduo ed a resolution that the joint COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds be in
structed to enquire into the origin of the fire,
whether it was in consequence of the neglect of
the officers of the government or persons of Ell
ther or both Houses Of Congress; whether it
was caused by the furnace or flues, or an incen-
diary, and the extent of the injury to the build
ing, and the best mode of demonstrating it, so
as to guard against similar destruction.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
To- osrMAsrERs.-A Postmaster in Pennsyl-

To PosTMAsTERs.-APo Postmaster in Pennsyl-
vania recently had judgment given against him,
for the price of subscription of several years to
distant newspaper, on the plea that he had not
given sufficient legal notice to the publishers to
stop it, and continued to receive the numbers
for several years, and sell them for the postage.
The Magistrate decided, that merely returning
a copy Of "John Smiths" paper, with "stop
this" written on it, with postmark or indications
of locality, was not sufficient or legal notice,
but written notice with name, place. date and
reason, must be sent to the publisher, and frank
ed, that it may be taken out by him.
There are some postmasters who are very
negligent of their duties, and if they will take
warning from the Pennsylvania Postmaster it
may be the means of saving them a good deal
of trouble
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
BurrALo. Dec. 81. 9 AM.

BUFFALO, Dec. 81, 8 A. M.
About one o'clock last night fire broke out
in the Wine Vault, owned by A. Monlin, and
has consumed Spaulding's Exchange or most of
it.
Also the boot and and shoe shop Of J. M
Smith; the confectionery store of F. Heth, and
the wine and grocery store of Mr.. Damagvile,
besides damaging the stock Of Messrs. Zero e.
Smith, the former liquor and the latter a gun
smith store; the Office of the New York Life In
surance Company; the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, and several other offices were con-
sumed.
Loss cannot now be estimated, but very heavy.
LATER.-l0 oclock.-One of the most des-
tructive fires that has visited us for years broke
out in the magnificent buildings on Main street,
opposite the Mansion House, known as Spauld-
ings Exchange, which with the Bank of Utica,
Erie Hall, and several spacious stores were en-
tirely consumed.
The fire extended down Commercial street
and Floyd ST., burning down several valuable
buildings on each street.
The GOODNESS of the night, and the scarcity OF
water rendered it impossible to subdue the fear
full progress of the flames.
While the fire was raging, another alarm was
given up town, which proceeded from Swan st.
where private dwelling was discovered on
fire.
The firemen could not divide their forces, and
three handsome dwellings were consumed.
The Offices Of most of our leading lawyers
were in the Exchange.
In the first fire the extensive shoe store o.
Williams & Co., o. H. P. Williams, and the large
tailor shop of l.. d. Hibbard, and the confection
airy store of F. Heth, and some 10 or IL othel
large stores were entirely consumed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

THE MAns-P. o. DEPARTMENT.--The great
mails from the East and SOUTHEAST, as we are
informed, have laterly been accumulating at Dun
kirk, to the extent of several tons, and the pom
derous mass daily increasing, by the contents Of
each eastern arrival. Until within day or two
past we have had no eastern adyices for more
than week, and now there are coming along
papers and letters of anything but consecutive
dates. The postmaster at Dunkirk is either
wilfully or ignorantly negligent in this matter
The only cause we have heard offered for this
outrageous delay is that railroad company and
stage company are engaged in a quarrel as to
which shall transport the mail matter, and it
seems the Postmaster General, who don't seem
ever to look beyond his residence, Buffalo, has
neither the energy or honesty to settle this dis
pute, instanter.
A Cincinnati paper, in commenting upon this
state of things, very properly remarks that,
" thus it is that the whole social, POLITICAL fnan-
cial, and political world, at the West, must stand
still eight or ten days while petty quarrel goes
OH between two transportation interests Is il
not beyond endurance? Last winter was made
memorable by the complete anarchy which pre-
vailed all over the country in the mail service
This winter, instead of the Head of the Depart
ment profting by the past, it bids fair to be in
fnitely worse If there is public nuisance
now needing attention and abatement it is Post
master General Hail." Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.

WAsHlNGTON Lee. 20.
The fire is still raging (at lot A. NJ, there
being scarcely any water to quell the fiames.--
The pictures in the rotunda have been saved
The calamity causes universal regret.
IL o'clock.
The fire in the Capitol is subdued. The Ii
brary, with Document Room above it, are COM
pletely burnt out.
Fully three-quarters of the Library is consul
med, including the most valuable portion OF the
books are rare works, and can never be replaced
No serious damage has been done to any other
part of the Capitol, except by water The fire
was first discovered about sunrise by the watch
men, and some time elapsed before the general
alarm was given.
The watchmen endeavored for one or two
hours to extingush the flame but without avail.
The engines here were delayed having been en-
gagged during the latter part of the night at an
other fire which destroyed Bakers Hotel in the
rear of the Intelligencer office and Franklin Inn
corner eight and Dey streets. The flames at the
Capitol would have been subdued at a much
earlier hour but the engines with intense cold
weather which made the hose nearly unservice-
able by freezing.
The fire is supposed to have caught from the
flames connected with the furnaces in the base
ment of the Capitol
All the Fire Companies in Washington and
one or more from Alexandria are on hand rem
dering effectua service.
President Fillmore, the Mayor Speaker Boyd,
and numerous members and officers of Congress-
were early on the ground rendering all the aid
in their power
1t is yet too early to ascertain the loss, and in
fact it cannot be ascertained.
Many of the documents and books are Destroy
ed and are of great value and no money can re-
place them. The Library presents blackened
mass of ruins and the dismay exhibited in every
countenance is most painful. bet. Trib.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

Capt. ID. H. Green, of the schooner Atalanta,
we regret to say, met with severe accident on
Lake Huron last week. In the midst of Sc
we're gale he was struck on the top of his head
by the main boom, which took the scalp clean
Off" better" he tells us, than any Indian ev-
er did the work." We arc happy to state that
the captain is now about, although he complains
of very sore head. [Panesvill Tel.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
BALTIMORE, Dec. 81,

Kossuth reached this city from Philadel phia
at o'clock yesterday. accompanied by the Bal
timore committee and others of this city. He
was met at the depot by large concourse of
citizens, and long line of military, and was es-
corted with much enthusiasm to his quarters at
the Eutau House. He addressed the public at
the Maryland Institute. Tickets issued to 5000
persons. There was also an equal number out
side. He spoke nearly l IL hours.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

Blackwood's Magazine, for December is
on our table, and crowded with the choicest lit
erary matter. Some of the first names on the
list of English writer's are contributors to this
gem Ofthe Monthlies. Those wishing to enjoy
the choicest of English literature, should sub
scribe without delay. See prospectus in anoth-
err column
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

.g@ NATHANIEL FISK, of Walker, Kent Co.,
presented us with box of the finest Apples
we have seen in Michigan-grown in his or
chard. Such fruit indicates that the Grand
River Valley cannot be surpassed by any of the
acknowledged best fruit growing sections of
this or any any other country. Long may he
live to enjoy the fruits Of his labor"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

MR. FoRREsT-This gentleman, the Draw.
ing Room Companion says, has been offered fiji.
teen thousand dollars for four weeks perform
ance in San Francisco, California, but declines,
as the sum is not sufficient for the risks and per-
sonal inconvenience he will be subjected to in
the passage to California.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
New YORK. Dec 90.

The Prometheus arrived at 2 l-2 A. M. She
brings dates from San Juan; has 10 passengers
and 100000 in gold dust on freight, and $780,
600 in the hands of passengers She brings
news from San Francisco to Dec, lst.
Flour remains as last quoted. The Caifor-
MIA press is agitaing the project for the construc-
ton offs railroad between Maysville and Sacra-
mento, 40 miles. Aprelmnary survey has been
made.
Beautiful spring like day, snow disappeared.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

The EnrRE.-This steameris lying at Gray
ely Bay, Canada, all safe. She was forced, by
stress of weather, to throw off GOO live hogs
and 300 dead ones, besides much other freight.
Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

The number of Germans that emigrate annu-
ally and settle in the United States is not less
than $4,000. Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

Mr.. Gillon, Mexican merchant, who recent
ly visited Liverpool, on business, has presented
a reverend gentleman with $4,000, for the pur-
pose of building schools, for the education OF
poor children Of that place.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

Ohio will pay $S,OOO0oo of her State debt
on the lst Of January, says an exchange paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

The HERO OF SIERRA MADRE.-The contest
which for the past two months has been going
on in the Northern provinces Of Mexico, with va
ried success and which our late teegraphc ac-
counts represent as recommended with greater
fury than ever, seems to be conducted on the
part Of the g liberating army" with much ener-
gy, judgment and perseverance, No little gall
lantry is evinced on the part of Gen. Caravaial,
the leader of the insurgent forces, and it is no
unwarrantable prediction to say that in all prob
ability, he and his companions in arms, many of
them from our own States, will, ere another year
be successful in revolutionizing the entire por-
ton of the Mexican territory adjoining the State
of Texas. One great secret of Caravaias sue
cess is found in the fact of his having been ed
ucated in this country. The Cincinnati Times
remembers him in 1928 as slim and somewhat
effeminate young man of about twenty of ner-
vous temperament, and very gentle disposition,
at Bethany, Va, the home of Bishop Alexander
Campbell-who was kind of student and work.
ed for insight about Mr. Campbell's printing Of
flee and bindery. He had come there from Ken
lucky, where he had been at school, He was
strong in Campbelps faith. He was native of
Northern Mexico, and wrote his name Jose Ma
ria dc Jesus Caravajal, pronounced Hose Maria
de Hesus Carvahal) Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

THE BENEFIT OF ADvERTIsING.-The Boston
Times says
The gentleman VINO advertised for wife in
the Times, about fortnight since, called on US
yesterday and said that through that ADVERTISE
ment he had been able to select one of the best
of women, and he was the happiest of men. In
addition, he handed us ten dollar gold piece,
and insisted upon our accepting it as a present
from his better half.
nzg@ See advertisement in another column.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
BosToN. DEC. 81.

BOSTON, Dec. %.
The loss by the burning of Kane's glass works
in South Boston is estimated at $4,000. The
packing warehouse of Kane's works was alse
destroyed. Loss $4,000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
Kossuth will arrive tomorrow. The Intelti--
genrer says he will be welcomed by all, and with
the same formalitrs BY each House of Congress,
and Hospitality entertained by The Executive.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
NEW YORK. Dec. Of.


At o'clock this morning fire broke out at
No. Is Bowery, occupied by Mr.. Hines as
stove factory, and Daniel Smith as a chair facto-
ry. Mr.. Smith suffered a heavy loss, but is par
tally insured. Hines insured $4,000 The
flames spread to McNIan's hat store which was
totally destroyed. Elon's book store, also sew
eral other stores on Division street. The fro
then reached the Mechanic Institute. Roof bad
ly burned The total loss not less than $780,
600.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06

~ Poetry, by "PHI EPsILoN," will appear
next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06
PHILADELPHIA. Dec, g

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81.
A destructive fire broke out this morning in
Park buildings, corner of Chestnut and South
st. The flames spread with great rapidity, and
the whole building together with several book
and music stores and Parkers Restaurant, were
destroyed The flames extended to the Shaks-
peare building, from the opposite side of Sixth
st. adjoining the Chestnut st. Theatre, which
was also destroyed About 8 o'clock the walls
of Harris building fell into the street, instantly
killing 9 colored men and injuring several fire.
men and police 1t is feared that several other
persons were killed. rs the streets were crowd
ed. The entire block on west side of Seath ST.
from Chestnut to Carpenter streets, is a heap of
ruins, besides the buildings above named John
sons large book store and several other vaua-
Bile stores on the North side of Sixth st. and
West side Of Chestnut st. are entirely burned
out. The fire was got under about o'clock
this A. M. Police officer Johnson is reported
killed H. w. Halsey is missing, and it is fear
ed killed by the falling walls. Loss estimated
at 100000! DR.. Schenck and J. W. Johnson,
book dealers, and II. Blackstone, Getz, and Burk,
booksellers, J. w. Moore, do, and the owners
of the several music and periodicals stores on
Chestnut ST., are the principal losers.
CURIOUS CIRCUMsTANCEs.-The Pacific Ne,cs
has an article describing the strange effect of the
effiuva from the mud fats in the eastern por-
ton Of San Francisco harbor, which is at times
lntolerable. On the Saturday night previous To
the sailing of the last steamer, from some un-
known cause, it was perfectly intense. It's eff
fects were perceptible on the signs and painted
spouts of buildings on Sansome street, next
day. They appeared black and discolored as if
they had been exposed to a whitening heat-the
signs were nearly bliterated-pol;shed metallic
articles were so furnished as to be rendered un-
saleable, and persons sleeping in the neighbour
hood described the rush of current of air at
night into their rooms as almost suffocating.-
This evil is being rapidly remedied, by filling up
that section of the bay with sand from the sur
rounding hills.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-01-06


KossUTH AND AMER1cA-Col McReynolds,
President of the Irish Emigrant Society, in his
response to toast complimentary to that Soci-
ETY., at the New England festival, paid hand
some tribute to Kossuth and America. He point
ed to Kossuth as the man in whom is centered,
the Republican hope, aud in whose he art beats
the Republican pulse of Europe, and through
whose ipstrumentalty, under the Providence of
GOD, he fancled he saw the harbinger of bright
or days for his own dear native laSd-the gTeea
Isle Of The Ocean. He pointed to American sym-
pathy for Kossuth, as a noble illustration of the
just appreciation of the genius of their institu.
tions and their devotion TO civil and religious
freedom, that so strkingly characterized the true
sons of America, presenting as it did another
bright omen of the stability and perpetuity of
our glorious Republic. And hoped soon to wit
ness another equally gratifying demonstration
of American sympathy extended to the illustri-
Gus captives, now chained to a penal colony, be-
cause they loved Ireland too we'll
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