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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
New YORK, Nov. Is.

The Herald has a dispatch from Washington
stating that the Peruvian Minister having fur
nished satisfactory proofs that his government
had for many years, exercised jurisdiction over
the Lobos Islands, the United States have re-
ceded from their position on that question.
Thatthere may be no great loss to their YES.
sells which went out, the Peruvian government
have agreed to extend to them every proper ia,
city in securing cargoes. Thus ends the Gui.
ana difficulty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

CLOSE OF NAvIGATIoN.--Since our last issue
the feet belonging to Grand River has arrived
and laid up in winter quarters, having made
more numerous and successful trips than even
those of last year which we chronicled as rang
ing from thirty to forty. Notwithstandi the
severe gales which have wrecked many good
ly craft on Lake Michigan our fleet have escap-
ed harmless, and our harbor although in state
of Nature, has been one of perfect safety. No
thanks to Uncle Sam except so far as Light
House expenditures have contributed to This
happy result. We have no means of estimating
the exact amount of exports from the valley of
Grand River yet, but hope soon to be able to
give the statistics. Suffice it to say that over
30,OOO,0O0 feet of lumber has found a cash mar
ket at fair prices in Chicago, the proceeds of
which are distributed among our merchants, mill
owners, vessel owners, and lumbermen. Prep
arations are making for numbering as usual and
by the opening of navigation in the spring the
mills will have on hand their usual quota of
night and day throughout the coming year.
The business on the river is increasing so rap
idly that steam boats are in great demand 1t
is expected that no less than six will be running
in the spring between this place and Grand Rap
ids, and probably one or more lines across the
Lake. 1t is also expected that the Northern
Rail Road extension from Pontiac to this place
will be put in progress within the coming year.
In the passage of the River and Harbor bill we
believe we have the assurance that the estimates
of Col. ALBERT for harbor at this place and at
Holland will be endorsed by yearly appropra-
tons until completed. Then western Michigan
will become maritime and its products will find
a safe and cheap channel of export to enrich the
industry of its enterprising population. We
look for liberal aid by both the State and Ma
tional Legislatures this winter and as in duty
bound we shall ever pray that our petitions may
be granted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

THE EASTERN MAILS, &c.-We are request
ed to say that hereafter, until further notice. the
mails going East will be despatched to Cleve-
land, and thence, by railway, for their destina-
ton. The mails will be closed every evening
at seven. The fine steamer Cleveland has been
withdrawn from the Buffalo line, and now runs
alternate days to Cleveland, in connection with
the Forest City. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
New YORK, Dec. /

New YORK, Dec. l.
The action for compensation against the cap
tain of the Inflated steamboat Henry Clay, for
baggage destroyed, which has been pending for
some time past, was finally settled yesterday,
by the captains paying the claims in full.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.--The Washington
Republic is authorized to state that the Presi-
dents Message will be transmitted this year by
special messengers to the principal points of the
Union, in the same manner as was pursued last
year.
1t is stated that the message will fill about
seven loaded columns Of the Republic. If so, it
will be brefer than the last. Albany Register
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

An official list of the lost and damaged ves-
sells on the lakes between the 9TH and Goth of
November, presents the following summary -
Schooners 26, steamers and propellers 6, and
briggs Sail either wrecked, seriously damaged
or compelled to suffer loss by throwing over
board portions of their cargoes. Twenty.one
lives are reported lost,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

SENATOR FROM New HAMPsHIRE--Hon. Chas
G. Anterior has just been elected Senator from
New Hampshire in the place of Mr.. Hale Mr.
A. is one of the strongest men of New England,
and has before served in both Houses of Con-
gress He is the confidential friend of the
President elect and will occupy leading posi-
ton in the Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

Gen. Pierce will receive the highest electoral
vote ever given for any Presidential candidate,
and Gen. Scott The owest-with two excep-
tons--those of Charles c. Pinckney in 1904
and John Quincy Adams, in 1928. The popu-
lar majority of Gen. Pierce will probably exceed
two hundred and twenty-five thousand, emitting
South Carolina
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

RALEIGH, Dec. i.
The N. G. Legislature have had two more
ballots for a u. s. Senator without any choice.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
BALTIMORE. Dec. |.

BALTIMORE, Dec. !.
There have been several serious riots in our
city of late, chiefly among the 6remen. There
is much alarm in consequence, and our citizens
are armng themselves to resist attacks.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

A letter from the city of Mexico, dated Nov.
2, in the Sun this morning, says the very criti-
cal state of the government has produced gener-
al CONSERVATION in the market
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.

Members Of Congress begin to arrive freely
it is believed a quorum will be present on Mon
day next.
Collector Mcdowell and several New York
citizens are here. The Cuban movements in
New York have probably something TO do with
their presence here.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

WELLAND CANAL.--The tolls on this Canal,
for the past month of October, amounted to
f9,289. The sum received in the same month
of last year was f5,94S. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

The Governor of Indiana has appointed Hon.
Charles w. Cathcart, U. s. Senator, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Senator
Whitcomb.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

The Cleveland papers of last evening, do not
mention anything in regard to the report of the
death of Hon. WIN. X. King. The dispatch re-
ceived here is undoubtedly hoax
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

BALTIMORE, Dec 2.
The Mississippiis in fine navigable order be-
tween st. Louis and New Orleans.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. /.
Geo. w. Kendall has been appointed Consul
to st. Helena.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

THE STATE JoURNAL.--lnga!ls, Hedges g.
Co., have sold their interest in the Journal to
Geo w. Peck Esq, who is now its editor and
proprietor
The Journal under Mr. Peck's supervision,
promises to be one of the best papers in the
State. It's editorials are humorous and power
ful-exciting the risibles while it touches up
the leading wing prints.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

The Legislature of Vermont adjourned We'd
nesday, Nov. 18th. The Maine Law was enac-
ted
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

NEWARK, Dec a.
The Convention, in Bishop Doane's case has
adjourned sine die, and Bishop Doane has been
ACQUITTED.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

W" On the night of the 9th inst. the wood
en- sea wall around the light house was carried
away by the action of the waves-the wind was
blowing strong from the southwest.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

~ The HEspERIAN.-We were not little
gratified at the appearance on our table of the
Nov. No. of the Hesperian or American Litera-
ry Magazine. Its neat print, popular original ar
tcles, and {" Flakes from the Editors Quarry"
are high recommends to all who choose to get
Editor and Proprietor Detroit. Price, $500.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

The LONDON QUARTERLY REvIEw.-The last
number of this invaluable Quarterly is on hand
again, rich, as usual, with the treasures of the
literary world. Among several articles which
merit perusal, we call the attention of the
reader to a notice with extracts Of "The British
Bards Of the Sixth Century" and "Memoirs of
DR.. Chalmers y both of these will richly repay
perusa, and are fair specimen of the reading
matter which these Repiews contain.
The most powerful writers Of Europe are
constantly ontributing to the four great Brit
ish Qarterlies, and SO long as their pages nre
filled with gleanngs from the philosophy and
wisdom of the giant minds Of the old world |,
they will stand without competitor at the head
of English literature. Reprinted by LEONARD
ScoTT g. Co., New York, 10 Fulton st. $500
per annum, or two Rerie,os for $500.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

ELEcToRs'oF PREsIDENT.-By an act of Con-
gress of March l., 1892, the electors are requir-
ed to meet in their several States and give their
votes for President and Vice President on the
first Wednesday in December fo
The electors hold meeting on the day pre-
ceeding, for the purpose of organizing them
selves and verifying their credentials.
The law establishing uniform time for
choosing the electors throughout the United
States, was enacted January %, 1916.
The votes Of the electoral colleges are to be
transmitted to the President of the U. s. Sem
ate before the first Wednesday in January fol-
lowing.
The votes are to be opened and counted in
Congress on the second Wednesday in Febru-
airy.
The messengers appointed by the electoral
colleges to carry the votes to Washington, are
allowed a mileage of 25 cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
Superior COurt-Part II.

Before Hon Judge sanford.
Juyr S-Hannah Brorhy cfmr'r, &c, Of John Brcphy.
ton brought hy the plaintiff against Nessrs KpP &
BrowD proprietoIs of line Of stages in this city for
eareletsly and ncggently running her husband.
John trophy carman the evening Of the 81 day of
November 1851 while crossing Canal street the
OF Greene. from which accident. IL alleged, he
died, alter lingering three days in excruciating
agony. leaving widow and three children in INDECENT
circumstances. Damage laid at $4,000 Mr. Edmon
BaDkmon behalf Of the plaintiff called witnesses
support Of his and made forcblc appeal TO the
sympathies Of the jury For defence II denied that
there was any careessneg negligence the part
right hand Of the street at the time which prevented the
driver from seeing the dcc,scd. IL also commended
that the deceased lahorug under scrofuous disease
which so mraied his vision To render him incapable
Of taking proper of hm.t If after dark street
and was not able to recognise his physician who at
tended him or distinguish color from another, and
consequently contributed to he injury from which, 1t il
alleged. he died.
JuNr 8 The jury could agree on n verdict and
were discharged until this afternoon mt 4 O'Clock.
In the Of Barber against Greeley aud McElratlf
requested by The Judge to state that when the
jury announced that hoy had agreed upon verdict for
the plaintiff for S25 damages and the costs Of suit he
the Judge said that before receiving entering tho
Dict the jury ought To lie informed that such verde
would not give to the plaintiff the full costs OF the suit
that they should not act under misrepresentation TIL,
Judge then told them that in orero recover full costs
the plaintiff must at least $50 damages II he OBJ
tanned verdict for s25 damages IL would give him 81
costs If six cents damages he would have six cents
costs The Judge then said If the jury satisfied
tins explanation TO render their verdict brought in the
court would receive II II they wished to deliberate FUR
ther they might retire for that purpose The jury
four five minutes brought in verdict for aty dollars
damages.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
Superior Court.
PART FIRST.
Before Chief Justice Oakley

ACTION FOR MONEY LOST AT GAMING TABLE.
Jusr o. UIham Mooiry Sherlock Hiiman Tho
plaintiff in this action assignee Of John Taylor
Of Danhury, Conn 10 the OF SO I'll alleged
TO have been by the fendnt from Taylor at faro
in gambling house kept By defendant in Broadway and
at another gambling house kept by him in Liberty street.
John Taylor the lorson who lost the money exam
inod as witness .or the pl-intiG also William
Taylor. his brother who cepOsei hat, application
10 the oe ndapt he aid not derry that John Taylor had
lost the money there evidence for The defence,
except his answcr 10 the complaint in which he de-
Dcd Ike fact q tn los III he JGige in his charge,
said that ly law oi THIS state II per
certain by gambling IL overi hsc, from the
winnor. Iii. law. which b Il long existed made to
discourage gambling. wee more injurious to the CON-
mupi'y than any Other that exists The dsendant it is
alleged kept faro bank and In sCoh places more frauds
are ptrrciguts than ia ans Other why II said the
as gnmcnt wa but fiction IN order to convey right
10 the plaintiff TO HI assignment must be real.
If Mootry took the assignment for services ered to
Taylor he has right ~ for it, But ii be took it
only as speculation he annm recover on II. The law,
from wise policy prcycntg attorneys buying mp claims
in order to for them but II does not prevent them
taking assignment fer claims which they have against
the asignor. IL the jury satisfied that the assign
ment was mere fiction and without value being given
for it, the plaintiff could not But ii the assign.
ment was made and they satisfied that Taylor lost
the money they should find verdict for the plaintiff
Verdict for plaintiff, S3,24l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
Supreme Court.

Before Hon Judges Edwards, MITCHELL and Roosevelt
JUNE l1James Mason Isaac Jones' George jones' and
o'hvs.-In this the late Vice Chancellor decided
four years ago. that II the duty of the defendants
Isaac Jones George Jones Andrew G. amcrsley, TO
pay to james Mason the full amount Of his equal
eighth part Of the income of his fathers cstate The
executors have refused since to pay to James Mason
than his annuity and they have appealed for the
purpose Of reversing this decision The was argued
appeal before this court last winter, and to-day 1t
decided that the decision of the Vice Chancellor
correct and his decree was affirmed 1t Ia supposed that
the will appeal because by the will they need
pay the income to james Mason his share will be
divided among them Gorge Jones In bis right, and
Isaac Jones' Andrew e. amersley, in right Of their
wiv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
Comm Pleas.
PART SECOND.
ynHNeo uIn.,,.lI. Il IT,

Bc1ore Honorable Judge Daily.
JUrE l.-fcfion for Breach ~ ConfrncfIn the Of
Isaac Alexander VS. Herman Bcrnhsimcr-an action for
breach of contract reported In the HERALD the 9th
instant and which has occupied the Court for four days
Mr.. Edward Sandford on the part Of the defendant,
moved for nonsuit and the Judge granted the motion
the grounds that the present action not brought
for the benefit of the creditors who had been dernuded
II understood In court that the creditors would i'm
medatey bring the action In their own name and avail
themselves Of the testimony Of Mr. Alexander who will
then be n competent witness In the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
United states Mnrshars Once.

Jurr ALLEGED Mutipy.-Seven of the crew Of the
American bark Helcon have been arrested for refusing
TO do duty board that vessel whilst lying Iavana
Charge of asrauH againN Captain Captain Gardiner
Of the hp Liverpool. held to bail charge Of as.
sautng Of the passengers with Delaying pin during
the late voyage Of that vessel TO this port
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12

Cd to-the jury separating till 10 o'clock on Nor-
day morning. VI NON
Inc court adjourned till eleven O'Clock. AM
rers argued. ~ niuS-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-12
United States District Cour,,

JuSE l0--Judge Judson gave decision this day for
State
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-01

WE'LL SAID.-We take the following from the Ken
tucky Reyeile Wing paper published at Glasgow, in
this State Its editor independent man, and this
not the first time he has spoken the honest feeling OF
his heart. II is refreshing occasionally to find among
the Wing press editor who has the manliness
press himself the editor of the Reveile He is con-
scious however, that he tells but the truth That the
nomination of Scott would be the death knell Of the
Wing party, hardly admits Of doubt.-Louisrale
Times.
Some OF the Kentucky Wing papers have grown quite
furious in discussing the question of General SCOTS
popularity in this State II to that there is
but one side to the question. General Scott cannot
carry Kentucky against any veryespectable Democrat
His position upon the compromise is unknown, and
he to declare for it, the fact that he has so
long sealed his lips in silence would least render his
opinions as a matter Of donbt. While General Scott
is great military leader his overgrown vanity, and
poor civil qualifications do entitle him to the sufra-
ges Of the American people, for the highest Office in their
gift. We are not for Scott with without a nomina-
ton. His nomination would be the death knel Of the
Wing party. If the Wings stand upon principles in
stead Of the spoils doctrine let them put forward man
whose talents, patriotism, and civil qualifications will
afford guaranty that he county will not be dsgraced in
the person ofs chief magistrate We may be sgmatlzed
for holding such opinions butwe not for the denim
citation of party hrengs and the political croakers
the day.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-01


The Washington correspondent Of the Louisville
Courier writes as follows:
"For myself, personally think the good OF the whig
party the good OF the country and is Irdy much
to say the good of mankind would be promoted by the
reelection Of Millard Fillmore; nay, in view Of this
unambtious nature, of his upright character Of the
soundness Of his political views, of the strength,
safety and nationality Of his administration OF the COM
picaed affairs of this great nation, since the death oi
Gen. Taylor placed him the head of the Governmnt,
in view of all these things and others that might be
named, il to that reelection 10 the Presi-
dency is actually due to Mr.. Fillmore But while such
result j. manifestly improbable, if impossible,
through dsafection in certain quarters and certain
Sates what but consummate folly would seek to give
him the nomination"
What stronger considerations than the "good Of the
country" "good Of mankind" and what is "actualiy
due to Mr.. Fillmore" can operate upon the mind OF a
whgl IL he be sincere and patriotic man. one would
think that these considerations should weigh all 9TH
Not So however with this correspondent. Without
the least compuncton he sacrifices all these TO the whig
principle Of Availability" and the prestge OF Scotts
name" Even though 'the good of the wing party in
addition to those other considerations demands the
nomination Of Fillmore yet the morality Of whiggery
yields to the presge of Scott's name" party that
stands ready sacrifice the good Of the country, the
good Of mankind, and what due from it. in order to
achieve party triumph, is dangerous combina
tion, and should be narrowly watched by people
jealous ofsther rights.
Quite different are the views and position Of the demo-
cratic party. With the democracy, the good of the
country and of mankind, and Of what is due
from hen controlling considerations. Ii is because
whiggery capable of such conduct and controlled
by such nearious system oil morals, that oppose
it, and for the same reason il should be opposed by
every honest in the couptry Such is the faction
who urging the election of Scott, the creature Of
William H. Seward upon the people for the Presidency
Ky. Statesman.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-01

1.-THE Journal denies that the United States Govern
msnt is now fitting armed expedition against Ja-
pan Our neghbor should rub his eyes and take the pa
pers-he awfuly deficient in knowledge Of current
events.
Our neighbor also says that the New York Times has
livery little Of the confidence Of the Wing party" This
is another Of his broad jokes and will be to the
Editor Of the Times and his 10000 daily subscribers
The point of the joke be readily when it is
known that Mr.. Raymond the Editor of the Times, is
not only leading Wig in the New York Senate, but
Of the leading Of the party in that state and
that his paper though only in the seventh month Of its
existence has acquired much greater circulation than
any other Wing paper in the Union with single excep
ton.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-04-01
AIuIfum in parvo

AT a recent Democratic meeting held in Allentown
pennsylvania, the following complimentary resolution
was passed-giving in few words sketch of the life
of Lewis Cass:
Resored, That we ratify the nomination Of General
Lewis Cass oil Michigan for President, because in him
we recognise the man best suited to the times in which
we live That in the energy that marked his early e
the glory OF his middle age, and the clustering virtues
aud honors that CLEAN like halo round his latter years
we have the best Of his perfect fitness for the
station which he is destined 10 fill That the worthy
son of sire of seventy the hardy pioneer of the
western forest the wse though useful legislator and
fearless agent in the discovery and suppression Of the
Burr conspiracy; the favorte of the larseeng and illus
rlous Jefferson; The brave undaunted and unyieding
soldier and commander in the with England and the
savage tribes; the webeoved and popular Governor
of Michigan; the counsellor and bosom friend Of the
immortal Jackson; the able, watchlul saeacous, and
successful champion of his countrys rights against the
nsiduous movements Of the European powers who, by
the notorious Quntupe treaty, sought TO enchain and
etter commerce with the world-the prudent dig
nifed and satesmanlike Senator; the defender of
rights in Oregon; Of army in Mexico of the Con-
stituton home, and Of honor abroad the learned
and accomplished scholar; the finished dipomatist the
firm, unwavering Democrat and (nobler still the no.
nest man-is ;he very who, above all others, de-
serves and should receive the nations loud approval