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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18
Democrotic State Convention.

The Democratic State Convention for the NOM
nation of Governor Lieut. Governor, Secretary of
State, Auditor General, Treasurer, Attorney-Gen-
eral, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Com
missioner of the Land Office, and Three Members
of the State Board of Education, and the transac-
ton of such other business as may properly be
brought before the same will be held on the THIRD
WEDNESDAY of August next, 18th August, 1882
at II o'clock in the forenoon, at the City Hail. in
the City of Detroit. The delegates to constitute
such Convention, will be apportoned under res
oution of the State Convention of 1850.
Ottawa is entitled to 2 delegates
ELoN FARNswoRTH, HENRY LEDYARD,
JOHN III. HARMON, BENJAMIN TOILET,
ALFRED WILLIAMS, ISAAC E. CRARY,
ALBERT l.. PORTER, VIM. A. RICHMOND,
Democratic Central Committee.
Detroit, July 2, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

A PALPABLE IlIT.-A few days since, the
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, in the exuber-
ance of its zeal for Gen. Scott put forth the fol-
lowing:
DE NEDERLANDER.-We have received pa
per with the above name, published at Kaama-
zoo, Mich. 1t halls the nomination of General
Scott in the following enthusiastic TERMS
"Op Mandag namidde, j kondigde ons de tel
egraff enz.
This falling under the notice of great schol.
ar and incorrigible wag1 the editor of the Bos-
ton Times he expresses his great surprise that
the Commercial should have pronounced the ar
ticle of DE Nederlander, as haiing in enthusiasts
tic terms, the nomination of Gen. Scott The
Times thereupon proceeds to render " literal
translation" of it, thus
COP Mandag namidda on Monday last week
j kondigde ons TELEGRAPH alhier according to the
telegraph wires en- daarna het kanon gebulder
van 200 salust schoten some 200 darned blum
der-heads without common schoolingl de nomi-
natien aan van den grijzen nominated the man
who entered the den of Mexican greaserl en-
dapperen krijigsman, Gen. Winfield Scott, the
dapper cracks man, Gen. Winfield Scott tot can
didaat van het ambdan President, las candid
ate for President vande zijde der wing partii,
Ion the side Of the wing party. Gen. Scott is
oud en- girls Gen. Scott has rolled in grease
geworden in de trouwe and fed at the public
trough denst zijas vaderanders lever since he
left his fatherland.
We think this must be satisfactory, even to
the Commercial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

FLAT RooFs.-The Scientific American, says
that all the new houses which have been built
in New York recently, have what are termed,
flat roofs the roof is nearly level and stands
but slightly from one side to the other. The,
old huge peaked roofs are fast disappearing,
we wonder how they ever came into use. The
inventor of them was a man full of conical
ideas. The fiat roofs are covered with tin and
well painted. If a fire takes place in build
ing, it is easy to walk and work on the flat roof
so as to command the fire if it be in the ada
cent building this cannot be done on peaked
roofs. Flat roofs are cheaper and more conve-
nient in every respect. We advise all those
who build new houses to have flat roofs on
them. 1t is far better TO have flush story at
the top of building than peaked cramped
up garnet which is only comfortable for travel
ing on the hands and knees.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

LATE CALIFORNIA NEws.-The Alta Cdhfor
nian, states that there has been great excite
ment in Mariposa County, among the miners
The Americans driving off the foreigners, who
were principally Spanish and French, though
many of the latter had indisputable claims to
the dggings from which they were driven.
MINING.-EXtensive water companies thro'
out the mines are opening new places, and fur.
nishing facilities for washing in the old ones
Many thousands of acres being in the vicinity
of the foot hills will pay remunerative prices
from the surface to ten feet In depth, and with
abundance of water, nearly all of the old dry
diggings will bear working again. The long
tom is now generally used, not only taking the
place of the ordinary rocker, but of quicksilver
machines. The improvements in the long tom
enables miners to save the finest dust
MnLs.-We understand an association is
being formed to establish Touring mills thro'-
out the State on the principle of a stock COM
pany. If this could be carried out, an immense
saving in the article of flour could be made to
the consumer Enough wheat can be raised in
this State to supply the demand, and ruinous
duties would be saved, new staple furnished
by the producing classes, and the luxury of
sweet, pure flour provided for all. No surer in
vestment could be made of capital.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

~ a report, founded on telegraphic re-
port, reached this place on Thursday last, that
the River and Harbor Appropriation Bill had
passed both Houses of Congress and received
Mr.. Fillmore's ignature-upon which we had
prepared an article of congratulation for our
friends the Holanders, who had by said report,
ak, and the congratulatory paragraph was duly
distributed. The Appropriation Bill has pass
ed the House and will undoubtedly pass the
Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The plank road between this place and G..
Rapids is Progressing steadily. We passed
over portion Of it on Saturday, and found
it most substantial and carefully constructed.
This will be one Of the best made roads in the
west; and great credit is due to all connected
with its management and construction.
Kali Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.-The appropria-
tons in this bill as it went to the Senate from
the House, at Washington, are divided geo.
graphically nearly as follows: The Atlantic
coast receives $533,59O; the Great Lakes
S492,O00 Western rivers 100000, and the
Gulf of Mexico $l75;000. 1t is understood
that a separate bill making needed appropria-
tons for California will probably pass at this
session. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

LAKE SUPERIOR q Iron MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
The corps of Engineers, under the immediate
direction of Col. III. Ely, have been diligently oc-
cupied for the last two months, in the prelimin-
airy surveys of this work They have nearly
completed their labors; and we have assurances
for knowing, that they have done well, and in
the most thorough manner.
This road, which is constructed expressly for
the transportation of freight, commences at Mar
quite Bay, on the south side of Lake Superior,
and extends inland, in westerly direction, to
the Iron Mountains. For the first five milesthe
ground is of a broken and rugged character, and
rises abruptly four hundred and eighty feet
Beyond this it is comparatively level, and the
route extends over a sort Of plateau to the noun
tains
The Bay itself is beautiful, and affords one Of
the best harbors on Lake Superior. 1t is dis
tant, on the south, forty-fve miles from the wa
tiers Of Lake Michigan. Ultimately the road
will be extended across, to q point on Lake
Michigan, known as Bay 90 Noquet. This will
become necessary, unless the Ship Canal at Saul
Ste Marie is completed soon. Some outlet is
required for the vast mineral resources, yet to
be derived from this region; and which are even
now seeking avenues to market, but which, for
want of these improvements, are at present vir-
tually locked up.
Seven years ago, the enormous wealth in iron,
contained in the Trap Ranges of Marquette
County, which is the centre Of the Iron Region,
was wholly unknown. Now, however, it is no
idle prediction to state, that so soon as the Ca
nal at the Saul is constructed, and facilities
opened for the transportation of the iron from
the mountains to the Lake, which will be afford
ed by this road, such will be the supplies deriv-
ed from this source and such its purity and ex-
cellent quality, that it will tend materially, and
at no distant day. to revolutionize the iron trade
of the United States. This conclusion is form
ed from the geological surveys, ordered by Gov
eminent, in relation to the extent and character
of the iron, as well as from our own knowledge
on the subject
We understand, that portion of the road is
already located, and under contract, and that the
work will be pushed forward vigorously, until
the whole is completed.
Lake Superior Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The Boston 1rareier has the following awe
are enabled to state on the authority of Rev. j.
l.. Wilson, American Missionary, at the Gaboon
river, now in this country for his health, that the
slave trade is suppressed on the whole African
coast. Mr. Wilson is known as reliable author
ity, and the statement comes to us well anthem
ticated as his"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18
Democratic Congressional ConventiOn-Third
District.

The delegates from the several counties compo-
sing the Third Congressional District, are rcques-
ted to meet for the nomination of a candidate for
Congress, and such other business as may be re-
quired, at Kalamazoo, on Wednesday, the 25th day
of August next at II o'clock, A. Nj. The several
counties composing the District will be entitled to
two delegates for each Representative in the State
Legislature, as follows: Berrien, 4 Calhoun, 6;
Kalamazoo, A; Van Buren,, 2; Allegan, q Barry,
9; Eaton q Clinton, 2; Ionia, 2; Montcalm, 2;
Kent, A; Ottawa, 2; Newaygo and the counties
attached. 2. ID. A. REED
JOSEPH MILLER, Jr.
III. A. MOVES.
Members of the Cong. Com. residents an the Dist.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The WEATHER.-So long period of dry
weather has elapsed that the memory of the old
est inhabitant runneth not back to the precise
time when we have had drop of rain, until at
last change has come over the atmosphere and
refreshing showers now moisten the dry and
parched earth. But we fear this favorable change
has come too late to save the crops of corn and
potatoes on which our farmers depend for SUBJ
sistence. The complaint of drought has been
general throughout the State, and were it not
for an abundant wheat crop we should fear a
famine in the Peninsular State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The English papers estimate the emigration
to Australia at the rate of five thousand persons
per week; and the tide seems TO Increase
Many of the enigrants are families of the mid
die class who take out with them considerable
capital.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

~ Our German friend X, at the Holland
Colony in this County has furnished us in a
communication, which will be found in another
column, some flattering information ofthe grow
ing prosperity of this colony in commercial
point of view.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

~ BY request of our Newaygo Democrat.
ic friends we take from the Enquirer the pro.
ceedings of their County Convention, which will
be found in another column.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The utmost activity is exhibited at our Ma
Wy Yard. A large number of hands are at
work on all the ships that can be made sea
worthy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

~" COL BRoADHEAD has disposed of his in
terest in the Detroit Free Press, and retires from
the editorial department of that paper. Barns
& Johnson are now its publishers and proprie-
tors.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

- The Det Free Press says DAVID STU.
ART Esq, of that city is the Democratic Can.
didate for Congress from the first Congression.
al district. Mr.. STUART is lawyer of high
standing, and his personal friends among our
citizens will be pleased to know that his chan
ces for an election can not be improved.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

Negotiations have been resumed between
Austria and France with regard to the treaty for
the protection of literary property
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

Two young ladies, Mad'lcs Meyer and Wind
ormann, have just been imprisoned at Bremen
for political writing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

The Colonial Parliament is notified by proc
lamation to meet at Toronto on the 18th Of Au.
gust.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

A PROPER REBUKE.-The Albany Register.
"a Scott paper0 says: eve are not among
those who believe that political capital is to be
made by any attempt at rdcung Gen. Pierce's
military career in Mexico, or calling in question
his bravery. We have no doubt whatever
of his courage vor of his disposition to discharge
faithfully and well, his duties as military man
to the extent of his abilities, in times of battle
and danger. The fact that he fell from his
his horse or that he tainted is no proof of
cowardce and the use that some Of the wing
papers are making of these circumstances will,
we apprehend bring more discreditto them than
injury to Gen. Pierce.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

80 The Democratic State Convention meets
to-day. We shall publish its doings in our next
paper
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-08-18

In Arkansas, Democrats have again been VIC
inr
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-05

To come however more directly TO a full illustration
Of the consttutionaty not only OF the principle OF this
bill, bot of its practical recognition by Congress, need
but refer the OF the 27th OF September, 1850,
making donations OF public lands IN the Territory OF Ore
gon 10 actual settlers BY the provisions OF that bill the
actual settler is entitled TO receive from one hundred and
sixty six hundred and forty depending upon the
time OF his settlement and his condition, whether married
or not
No doubt can exist then as TO the constitutional right
OF Congress legisate in the premises The exercise
of the right in making disposition OF this kind OF pub
lie property depends upon the views OF Congress under
the circumstances before them.
The proposition, benevolent and patriotic in its concep-
on far has neither been strengthened by the power
nor ncumbered BY the prejudice Of party but by the force
OF merit is attracting public consideration and gaining
strength and power through the force OF public sentiment
II has received the sanction Of Mr. Webster, now The Sec
rotary OF State Whilst member OF me senate OF the
United States he introduced the 221 day OF January,
1850, the following resolution:
Rssolpsd That provision ought be made by law that
every male citizen of the United States and every male
person who has declared his intention OF becoming ct
according the provisions Of law, Of twcnone years
of age upwards shall be entitled to enter upon and take
open 10 entry private sale for tbs purpose Of residence
and cultivation and that when such citizen shall have
sided the land for three years, and cultivated the
same, or idyng the mean time the residence and cult
walton shall be held and carried on by his widow, his
heirs devsees, for the of fun three years from and
making entry Of such land such residence and cult
walton for said three years be Pleed within four years
from the time OF such entry then issue for the
the person making entry, fivng, otherwise to his
heirs or devices as the case may requires Provided
ter section aforesaid shall have sha his devee
or heirs have any power to ALLEVIATE such land create
any title thereto in law equity by deed, transfer lease
OF any other conveyance, except by devise by will"
In the discussion OF the resolution on the Both OF The
same month"; the principle received the sanction OF Cen
Cass in the following words
= desire say bur word on this subject am glad
to witness these pre- discussions They bring
great pracple-a principle . which an hghy layo,a
the country that who cultivate the lands should be
those who hold them believe that the time has come,
and that this country is in situation when is best
hold this encouragement and that is what call
the age Of progress, in reply TO the honorable
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from Kentucky. When him come here in 1900 IN
the merdaa Of his life, did dream that ihs age Of
progress would Gomez bu hope il has
hope the lime arrived In which the public domain
viii be held rthe benefit Of those who win become actual
settlers"
Mr. Chairman, the unexampled growth and prosperity
OF our country are aceable in great measure moi only
ourvast agricultural productions, but 10 the fact thai
the free white population OF the United States Is APP
Proclamation TO a community OF landholters The gov
eminent OF Great Britain, OF which, PRIOR TO 1916,
were dependent colonies traces its power TO mighty
landed arstocracy representing one OF The legislative de-
partmens OF Tie governmental power lar above maj oil
the army and navy ii above the throne for II shapes
the policy and controls the legislative action OF Paa-
ment There the rights OF pIimogeniure adhered TO
with stubborn tenscily II 10 be the policy OF the
Crown TO build up immense aaded estates In the Uni
led States we have pracsed upon the reverse of such
policy We have qualified the right of primogeniture,
and repudiaed the doctrine OF entament The fruits OF
our wisdom visible in every State and in every com
muniiy In Great Britain the government relies for lis
protection upon The power oil the army the navy, and the
House OF Lords representing The landed interest OF the
kingdom. In the United States we rely for our success
and preservation upon the virtue, intelligence and patti
| otsm OF the people.
La Great Britain The population in 1851 including Ire
land aud the Islands IN the British seas, 270l9,S6G;
! the number OF landholders only about 80, 900.
In the United States and Territories the free white pop
ulation by the last censug, 10 $50 1888 The NUM-
Der OF landholdershe owners oil arms-Was I4IS, 4S6
Add to this The number of freeclders as conlradsn4
gushed from farm owners. beng 3o,997 and il would
increase the number to 2,379 Is3. distributed follows
Table shoo g population aud muber of aadhosrs IN Uai.
/ ia States aud 1srrftories.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-05
THE UNION WASHINGTON FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 1852

dented prosperity and State after State will YET suTpass
Virginia herself as Ohio has already DONE aud vie with
her upon tins floor for numerical prepondeance in the
councils of The nation ..sr
BY an examination Of the books of the Land Office, |
have asceained that the number OF Of public land
N each Stale aBd Territory unsold and undisposed of
The 3oIh OF June 1881, was l400,632, 800 4S, and
distributed as follows:
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PETITIONS, ETC, UNDER THE RULE.

BY Mr. BABCoCK The petition Of SO citizens OF oswe
for marine hospital the pou OF Oswego New York.
Also the petition OF l53 citizens OF the pot OF Oswego,
BY Mr.. BAYLY of Virginia The petition Of w. ID.
White, praying that the arcarage OF pension due hun
BY Mr.. BARRERE, The petition of numerous citizens
Of Highland county, Ohio, praying for the construction oil
shipcanal around the falls OF The au Ste Marie ryer in
the State OF Michigan referred 10 the Committee Roads
and Canals.
BY Mr.. HASCALL: A remonsrance Of Ii9 citizens OF
Warsaw, Wyoming county, New York, against the re-
n9wal OF Woodwonh's patent of planning machine refer
BY Mr.. CHANDLER; The memorial Of Saml. Il. Welsh,
and 80 other citizens OF Philadelphia asking for renewal
OF the patent Tor Woodwcrths planning machine.
BY Mr.. FLORENCEs The resolutions of the general
assembly OF the State OF Penny relative the pro
posed removal Of the United states Mint from the city Of
Philadelphia the city ofNew York Also, the memorial
of Charles w. Carroll, James G. Bgby, Henry w Simp
and 81 others, citizens Of the County OF Philadelphia
praying for the extension OF the Woodwork patent for pla
ming boards.
BY Mr.. 4RPER The memorial Of J. c. Albright and
sixty others citizens OF Gurnsey county, Ohio, pray
ing for the establishment OF the bridges of the Wheeling
and Belmont Bridge Company as postroads, and that they
remain their height Gc. Also the petition OF j r.
McBrde and torythre Others citizens Of Wayne county
Ohio praying that certain the late with
Mexico be entitled the benefit Of the invalid pension
laws aud the laws regulating pay in force.
By Mr. RlDDLEi Joint resolutions of the senate and
house OF representatives of the State of Delaware upon the
following subjects st The breakwater and harbors upon
the Delaware bay and river. 81 The fertilization upon
the Pea Patch island or.Fort Delaware. 81 The custom
house in the Delaware district. Also memorial OF the
board of trade of Wilmington praying Congress make
appropriation for custom-house in the Delaware dis
trc, referred 10 the Committee on Commerce.
BY Mr. PARKER, ofPennsylvania The petition OF Jane
Glasgow, widow OF James Glasgow, deceased soldier oil
the revolutionary praying Congress extend TO her the
pension o. hai from e ~ curing he na.si e
BY Mr.. WASHBURN: The memorial Of Abner Starrett
3. w Hoskins and James Sanders, assistant marshas
praying additional compensation for taking lhs seventh
census.
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commenced speech upon the publicland system Of the
United States; but gave way to
Mr., MOREHEAD, who moved that the committee do
now Ese which being agreed TO- the committee rose
ported
LAND WARRANTS
On motion Of Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee. the Senate
bill TO make land warrants assgnabe, and for other puT
poses, (Which the Speakers table, taken up,
and, on motion OF Mr.. J the House insisted on It's
amendments to the said bill, and asked committee oil
conference thereupon,
NORTH CAROLINA ADVANCES.
Mr. STANLY, by leave, introduced bill TO refund to
the State OF North Carolina the amount OF money adj
yanced for the transportation and provisioning OF the vol
unees from that State in the Mexican war read twice,
and referred TO the Committee on Military Affairs,
HARBoRs RIVERS.
Also bill making appropriation for certain rivers
and harbors read twice. and referred TO the Committee
on Commerce.
LANDS FLORIDA
Mr. CABELL, by leave, introduced bill TO legalize
certain entries of public lands in the State oil Florida
read twice, and referred 10 the Committee Public
lands
Mr. STANTON, OF Ohio by leave, introduced bill
10 amend an act especially TO provide Tor the pun
shment OF certain crimes and for other purposes read
twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
THE FALLS OF THE OHIO.
MIR. s., by leave. introduced certain joint resolutions
Of the legislature of Ohio in favor OF government aid in
the construction OF ship canal around the falls OF the
81 Mays river :/lad the table, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. SEYMOUR, OF New York, asked the unanimous
consent OF the House 10 enable him 10 that the
House do now proceed 10 the business the Speakers
table.
But objection was made SO leave was not granted.
And the House then adjourned.