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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

We accidentally omitted last week to notice
an extensive burglary committed on the night of
the LIST inst, in the jewelry store of Aaron Dixie
man, of this city. Property ofthe value of about
six hundred dollars was stolen, consisting of
rings, pins, and the various articles usually kept
in such an establishment. No trace of theOf
FEEDERS has yet been obtained. On Friday eve-
ming of last week Mr. McCall's shoe shop was
entered, and some fifteen dollars worth of prop
erty stolen. [Grand Rapids Eng. 10Th inst
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

For MAcKINAc AND THE SAULT.-The Nor
therner left here yesterday afternoon with an i'm
mense freight list, and some one hundred and
fifty passengers, bound for the Upper Peninsu-
la. Among them we noticed several of our
worthiest citizens, who are engaged in develop
ing the boundess mineral and agricultural
wealth Of the mining regions of Michigan. The
season thus far opens most auspiciously for bu-
siness purposes in the upper lake country.
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

At meeting of the officers of the State Ag-
ricultural Society, held at Utica last week, it
was decided by unanimous vote to hold the
trial of Farming Implements at Geneva, in the
month of July, the particular day to be named
when the season is sufficiently advanced to de-
eide upon the suitable time for harvest 1t will
probably be some time in the last Of the month
Ontario MESSENGER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

The Island of Cayenne, to which place the
President of the French Republic, (Kingdom,
we might have said,) has of late sent so many OF
those who dared to entertain or express opin-
ions different from his own, lies on the coast of
Guiana, in South America and is bounded on
the West by the colony of SurinamI The ISL
and is about fifty miles in circuit and is separa-
ted from the continent by narrow channel
The surface is low and marshy and covered with
forests. Cayenne pepper, sugar, coffee, and the
singularly elastic gum called caoutchouch, are
its principal commodities. The French settled
here in 1925, but left in 1914, and it has been
successfully in possession Of the French and
Dutch, but the latter were expelled by the
French in l677. In 1909 it surrendered to the
English and was restored to the French in 1910.
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26
ROsTON. Nav 10,

The Collins line of steamers will, without
doubt get the extra appropriation, but some fur
ther amendments will be adopted with the con-
sent of the friends of the bill The Mexican
minister is momentarily expected-he is fully
Empowered by his government to treat on the
grant to the U. S. of the right of way over the
Tehuantepec route. Efforts were made to cen
sure Mr. Mangumin the North Carolina Conven-.
ton, but without effect.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

A DARING RoBBERy.-One Of the most daring
robberes which we recoect to have heard Of in
long time,wa committed last nj eeaay evening
in the township of Bloomingdaler Van Buren, Co.
The circumstances were as follows :. Mr.. Gideon
Lane, who has been with us but short time
and was known or supposed to have money, in
asmuch as Mr. Lane intended to leeate some
land for farm, was returning from Paw Paw,
where he had been on business, and had got
within half mile of his brothers house, when
tall, stout man, in the garb Of banter met
him and demanded his money--shots were ex-
changed between them but neither took effect.
Here scuffle ensued, and as Mr.. L. states, both
had the advantage alternately, until the assassin
drew knife and inflicted several severe stabs in
Mr.. LIS side and breast,and after pounding him.
severely, was left for dead not, however, until
his pockets were rihed of his watch and over
500 in money. The robber was described by
Mr.. l.. as being tall, heavy man, about 35 or
40 years of age, heavy whiskers, wore weed
hat with low crown and wide rim, light color
ed coat in the shape of frock, buckskn boots,
pants inside the legs, and had long rifle. Mr.
L., we understand, is in a fair way to recover.
Allegan Record.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

A New CURRENcY.-The money they use in
the back part of Oregon consists OF live stock ;;
hog passing for dollar, a sheep for my cents
turkeys twenty-five cents, and young dogs for
shilling each IL Smith owes Jones MA l2t he
sends him FIVE hogs, and receives for change one
sheep, one turkey, and two pups
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

On the last trip of the Ocean to Detroit, a
passenger bound west had distracted from his
clothes some 1897 all he had. Capt. Mcbride,
with his usual liberality and kindness, refunded
his passage money and gave him free ticket to
Chicago. A subscription was also started, and
the sum Of $40 was raised and given him.
Buffalo paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26
BOSTON. Nav 10.

BOSTON, May II.
The u. s. frgate Cumberland is at anchor in
Nantasket Roads, ready to set sail for the Med
iteranean as soon as the wind will permit. She
bears the broad pennant of Commodore String
ham, accompanied by Captain Turner-a fleet
Captain. 1t is stated that she is under orders
for Greece, to demand an explanation from that
Government for the oppressive treatment to
which Rev. Mr.. King has been subjected.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

Coon NEws.-Here is an item from the War
rem CO., Chronicle, which will delight all lovers
of peaches That paper states that contrary to
the general impression, the prospect for good
crop of peaches, is still fair. The buds at one
time appeared to be all killed, but within few
days new buds have started out vigorous with
life, which will open into full bloom in a few
days. Unless untimely frosts shall nip them
we may expect fair crop.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

IMPosITIoN.-Resolved, by Logan Division
No. 80, s. of T. That whereas one Moses Conk.
lin has unlawfully obtained the quarterly pass
word and explanation, and by that means is
stealing into various Divisions Of our Order for
evil purposes, we therefore caution our brethren
of the Order to beware of the impoStor, he not
being member of the Order and cannot be for
some months 10 come.
w. l.. BURLNGAME, r. s.
Papers favorable to the Order will please COPY
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

~" Mr.. BUEL, daguerrean artist, of the
firm of PROCTOR q Buell. is in town yet, and
wants to see every one of you at his gallery in
the New School-house, where he will be "very
happy" to sit you and make durable shadow
Of you. Give him call, any way, and see if
his pictures amt some"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

DISCOVERY OF WILD MANA short time
since, one of the surveyors engaged on the Pa
mama Water Works discovered something in the
shape of a man sitting on the bank of stream,
few miles from Panama He was entirely ma
ked, and had very long black hair. The party
addressed him both in Spanish and English, but
he appeared to understand neither, and refusing
any intercourse with them, escaped into the
woods where they were unable to pursue him.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

We have seen private letter from gentle
man in San Francisco, stating that Mrs. Eliza
w. Farnham, formerly Matron of the Female
Prison at Sing Sing, and the author of " Prairie
Land" &C., is married in that city. Gin. Gaz.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

Six millions of three-cent pieces have been
coined at the Mint at Philadelphia. Three-cent
pieces and gold dollars promote extravaganza.
They are frequently spent, to be got rid of.
Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

~ The Grand Rapids Enquirer of the 10th
inst, says:
The Hon. Judge MARTIN has appointed spe-
cal terms of the Circuit Court, to be held in
the county of Ottawa, on the twenty-seventh
of July next; and in the county of Ionia, on the
tenth of August next, to commence at nine
o'clock in the morning of those days
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

APPoINTMENT.-We learn that Samuel Bar
stow Esq, has been appointed U. s. District At
torney to fill the vacancy occasioned by the re-
Signation of Geo. &. Bates, Esq. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

~ Two severe frosty nights for the sea-
son." have followed the snow storm of last
week; and the farmers tell us they have fears
that the peaches are all killed, but we hope not
for our peach tooth will suffer too great disap-
pointment if it can't luxuriate once, once and a
half or twice, this fall.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

ESCAPE OF THOMAS observation-disclosures
Meagher has escaped. The noblest and most
gifted of our Confessors has broken his chains is
now freeman of the world.
Thank God. Thank God for his deliverance
new hope is given to lberty-a glorious add
vocate is restored to Ireland.
We have but meagre detail to disclose in or
der to satisfy the impotence Of the country to
hear of this fortunate story. Here is the whole
narrative
One of the most estmable and Independent
of our citizens, (whose name we have permission
to make known to Meagher's friends), has CON-
municated to us the joyful intelligence. He has
received letter from his brother-in-law, an as
sistant surgeon in the British navy,written from
Hobart Town, and bearing date the 18th Janua-
ry last, which states that Meagher had escaped,
and that the government officials had searched
his house in vain. He had fled beyond capture
and pursuit. The bloodhounds were after him,
but had missed their prey. Dublin Nation.
The above eloquent announcement of the fall
ing of the captives chains, will send a thrill of
joy through every freeman's heart in this Union
Meagher's name and suferings in the cause of
liberty, have given him an enduring place in the
warm regards of the American people, who will
rejoice with his friends and countrymen at the
escape of the imprisoned eagle, whose pinions
will soon, trust, rustic in the free air of our
own loved land Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY PC, 1852.
rY- We are pleased to see the spirit of i'm

~ we are pleased TO see the spirit OF i'm
provement manifested by our citizens this spring,
in the way of cleaning streets, building fences,
repairing old dilapidated buildings, planting
shade and fruit trees, making gardens, painting
houses and indeed all the etceteras which add
to the beauty and comfort of every well order
ed village. 1t has too long been by word with
travellers and those acquainted with our village
at intervals, that its citizens took no pride in
relieving the barrenness and sterility of natures
doings, by these very essential and usually re-
sorted to works of art. Enough has been done
in former times, to show that our sandy SOIL al
though apparently destitute of any nutritious
quality, is favorable to the growth of the sugar
maple, the locust, apple, pear, peach and indeed
almost every variety of ornamental and fruit
trees and our nearness to the Lake and other
watery influences about, renders us less liable
to injury by late spring frosts than our more in.
terror neighbors.
We hope to be able to say in future that this
is but the commencement of very laudable
spirit of needful improvement.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

~ Misses M. and L., that pasteboard bas-
ket tastefully decorated with pink ribbon and
filled with the choicest wintergreen berries, is
received.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26

- The N. Y. weekly Tribune, always A,
No. l, among Wing Journals, will be sent to
subscribers for the ensuing Presidential Cam
paign, commencing June 18th and ending Nov.
18th, making a term Of % weeks, upon the fol-
lowing terms:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-26
lIoMEsTEAD BILL PASSED,

AT last the House Of Representatives has
passed the bill authorizing every American citi-
zen to claim, improve, occupy and enjoy any
One Hundred and Sixty acres Of the surveyed
and unappropriated Public Lands which are
open to purchase and not reserved as contain
ing Mineral or for some public use. The House
was thin, but the majority was large, and there
is no danger that it will be reversed. Free
Homes for the Homeless is thus affirmed as
American principle and American policy. May
it never be departed from! That one vote is
worth more to our Country and to Mankind than
all Congress has done for the last halfdozen
years
Reformers Friends of rugged Poverty and
Honest Labor the enemies of this grandly be-
nifcent measure hope to stiae it in the Senate
We know this, for we have reliable information
to this effect. They count on your apathy, be-
cause you have been quiescent of late, in despair
of any favorable action in Congress. Let us
show them that they reckon without their host
without host that it will not do to contemr
nor despise! You who read this paragraph and
believe that Man should have Home, just draw
off on sheet of paper few lines like these:
"To The Honorable the Senate of the U. s.:
We most respectfully entreat your concur
renee in the bill which has passed the House
commonly known as the Homestead bill"-
and devote half a day to procuring the sigma
lures of your friends and neghbors. Don't lay
it aside, but the moment you rest from procur
ing signatures, inclose the petition to some U
S. Senator Zone from your own State is prefer
able) and write a new memorial and commence
procuring signatures on that whenever you Cal
spare time. But send off your names as fast al
procured, for the session wanes, and there is M
time to be lost.
Friends in the City shall we not have meet
ing here to roll on the ball Will not Albany
Rochester, and other cities help us? Victory i
so nearly within our grasp that we must not los
it now N. Y. Tribune.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-19
ENGLAND ON THE AFRICAN CoAsr.-

ENGLAND ON THE AFRICAN Coast
Amer having broken down her markets In Portugal the
West and East Indies, &C., England, compelled to seek
Nrnew outlets to her products 10 engaged in get
onghs control Of the West Cosst OF Africa with view
omonopohzing the profitable trade with the sayages Of
ls' extensive region She already has possession OF
0s mouth Of every important river on the Coast OF
0oinea aslfor instance, the Niger the Caibery, the
Donry the Camiroan. This has been ined In avery
quiet way without exciting the suspicion OF any OF her
o0npetiton In the worlds commerce. She has made
vestes with the native chieftsns along the coast and
a bought from these potentates the sbdcatios into her
naAds OF their peculiar privileges and prerosasves, Of
s0ae In every paying them only trse In these
aesass The negro kings agree that English dealers may
osoe with their people free of dutes, that they viii
make no war without the assent Of the Engsh resident
sseat ha they win follow bis directions in all respects,
''a moi negotiate With any other power except with the
'sess OF England. Thus the most complete control OF
country and Of lie trade 10 gained. This viii have
.avsnsaes Of stopping the slave trade and keeping
au'can tribes on The coast from eghtns esch other
. os nsssect OF every more useful occupation The
snowever, visw Reinforcement with great jsalousy,
- regard Aeir possessions 10 that quarter ssdan'
= - ~ m success 1t woald DO Nc great calamity 10
.sss Africa they were v isss thoss possessions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-19
From ting West Indies via Halifax.

bOSION luesuay, May lc, lSo<.
The steamer Osprey, from Bermuda 9th
inst arrived at Halifax on the 2h with later accounts
from several West India Islands. Seven vessels loaded
with potatoes and tomatoes had sailed from Bermuda
for the United States
The Kingston JAM Journal says there
will be great falling of in the sugar crop on that side
it will be without parallel
At Demerara the yellow fever continues
TO prevail with great severity and two three vessels
from England had lost all their
At Antigua the drouth continued, and
great distress beginning to be felt The crops were
suffering and the cattle dying
At Saint Kits the drouth was also very
severe.
In Martinique the censorship of the
press bad been rc6stabished by the French Govern.
meni, and the only two newspapers on the Island had
in consequence stopped and ther places were supplied
by advertising sheets.
At Guadalupe the incendiary torch was
,til dealing mischief and destruction all the island
The large towns were with difficulty saved from de-
stfuciion. :.
At Cayenne preparations were making
for the reception Of tho political prisoners rom
France ball In honor Of Louis Napoleon had proved
failure.
From Nassau there is story that Hon.
Mr. Cunnrd Of Halifax Ia In London negotiating Tor
line of steamers between New York, Nassau, jamaica
ST. florio and Turks Island.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-19
prss,. IN CENTRAL AsIA.-Sincs our

,.c,ut notice of the position of the Russians in
Central Asia, we find accounts of a new expedi-
ZION in that direction. Already there is large
number of sail-vessels upon the sea of Aral, and
The Russian Government has ordered three steam
err for the same sea to be built in Sweden. The
expedtion will enter Asia at Orenburg, advance
toward Fort Aral on the northeast corner of the
sea. thence to the mouth of the Jaxartes. 1t
vii ascend this stream to Taschkend and kOkand,
and push on to the Sir Ann toward Chiva and
Buchara. The aim of this movement of course
is to crafty the old Russian jealousy of England
for her hold upon India.
The line of the Russian frontier, by the success
Of these expeditions, will be drawn quite around
the Turkish empire, which can then be more
conveniently crushed. The policy of England is
to excite the nomadc tribes against her formidable
rival. This she has essayed to do. But if the
Russians succeed in occupying the banks OF the
Oxus, this plan may be considered failure.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-19
A Mistake In the XVIII Congressional
District.

From the Albany Evening Journal, May IL
A Congressional District Convention of
Delegates from the counties of Toga, Tompkins and
Chemupg was called for the 14th. This call was not
acceptable all round or there some msunderstan
ding in regard it for the Assembly District Con
ventons in Tompkins County to appoint Delegates to
the Congressional Convention, called for the 22d
This fact was known and yet the Congressional Dis
trict Convention was held on the 18th. There were
regularly appointed delegates from Tioga and Chemung
by the Tompkins County Committee These irregular
delegates claimed in the Convention and with the
Toga Delegates voted down adjournment until after
the people of Tompkns should elect their delegates in
the usual manner Having done this they proceeded to
elect delegate regardless of the protest OF the Che
mung Delegates and in violation OF the usages OF the
party correspondent gives the folio wing history OF
the matter Of course the deegat who may be chosen
by the regularly elected delegates will be admitted into
the Conventions
OwEGo, Saturday May Is, 1852.
You nj be herewith informed of the doings OF the Wing
Convention Owego to elect Delegate to the National
Ii appears that Chemung represented by
five Delegates regularly chosen by their County Convention
all scott men Tiosa BY four Deesates regularly chosen
of Mr. Fillmore Tompkins BY SIX persons holding certi
from their County Committee their Convention to
elect Delegates called for the 22d instant
The Delegates from Chemung objected to the light Of the
Tompkns Delegates to seat in the Convention and desired
that the Convention adjourn to give the Tompkin County
Convention time elect their Delegates This objected
by Tompkins and oga The result that they divided
The Scott hen appointed CHAs. Cook of Chemung, Dele
gate the National Convention and the others appointed
c. r. BARsTow of Owego and then adjourned informally
The call OF the present District Convention by Owego and
Ithaca originated trick and not published until after
the call Of the Tompkins County Convention The only
Wing paper in Tompkins published the call for the
District Convention The people OF this District cannot be
thus windled out Of their Delegate. Yours sc.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-19

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y. nat wess wv" .Ss Inns. however, that In the
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~ Aesps ei loose disintegrsied rock, when oe'
~ S~SeAaei In the Ice sgcs ago, now orouSn. 20
~ s.A aheas r. be dropped into the ocean VITA
swsss rrspect FOR the assertions OF Mr. SIMPSON ana
- ivvch and giving ~ much crcdcncc 70 their oe,ieI
- Sssrrvcs. mis very possible. and highly probable
- nry who bad then seen an iceberg Tor tue srst
a ujef<s,k Tor snip y spNts VII" ,""s's INV "" $3.50