Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-23

handsome manner. Her Cognomen is PIoN-
EER;' and report says she is one of the staunch,
sturdy character. With Capt CHALLoNER, a
fine fellow and apractical seaman, in command,
the Pioneer will be an acquisition to our fleet
worthy the energy its proprietor has put forth
from its commencement to completion. Sue.
cess to the Pioneer.
LATEST WASHINGTON NEws.-The N. Y. Her.
AID correspondent telegraphs to that paper the
following items:
WASHINGTON, June IL.
Mr.. Cabell, ofFloridn, made powerful speech
to-day justifyng the position of the Southern
wings, who are opposed to the Seward Scott
party. lie avowed their determination to sup
port even the Democratic nominee in preference
to Gen. Scott as a mum candidate. His speech
was listened to with deep attention, and excited
great sensation. The hall was crowded with
delegates to the wing convention.
Mr.. Gentry will speak on Monday, and will
sustain the same wide and Independent ground.
Delegates to the Wing National Convention
from the south and west are pouring into this
city. Several of the prominent members have
called a caucus for tonight, to deliberate upon
certain interesting measures.
Webster's chances for the nomination are be.
coming brighter every moment, and he is now
openly talked Of as the compromise candidate
1t is rumored here that should the convention
be unable to select candidate upon the first or
second ballot that President Fillmore has pre-
pared a note to be read before the convention.
declining the nomination in favor Of Mr.. Web
ster.
The Union of tomorrow will publish the
speeches Of Messrs Pierce and Woodbury., on
the Catholic question agitated in New Hamp.
shire some time SINCE
The despatch sent you yesterday, relative to
the appropriation to the Collins steamers having
passed the Committee of Ways and Means is
confirmed. The amendment was adopted by
one majority. 1t will thus go to the House in
good shape, and will unquestionably be passed
by that body.
On the 18th, two appointments were made by
the President viz:
Samuel Stokely, of Ohio, Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court, Utah.
John Ii. Adams, of Massachusetts, Consul at
Singapore.
RAILROAD TO ADRIAN.-On Friday evening last
large number of our citizens met at the Court
House, for the purpose Of taking measures to
procure concert of action and interest in the
speedy construction of this most important
road committee was appointed to attend
the meeting of the Directors of the Southern
Railroad Company, and get full detail of their
intended operations The work surveying the
route is now progressing rapidly, and every
thing seems to Indicate a rapid carrying for
ward of the work to completion. If our hopes
are realized, it will be glorious thing indeed
for our county. 1t will put quietus upon the
exacting righteousness of the Central Compa-
ny, by creating healthy competition, and open
to market one of the richest farming sections
of the State. 1t is also highly probable that
the road will not long remain at Jackson for its
terminus. Very soon it would be found wind.
ing its way adown the rich and fertile valley of
Grand River, penetrating its vast forests and
luxuriant wales, and bearing away to market the
grains, the coal, the lumber, the plaster, with
which it abounds. These reflections NAV seem
to some, chimerical; but we expect to see them
all realized, and more than realized. All that is
necessary to accomplish it, is energy and perse-
Verance, and sure are we, that in an enterprise
so vital to all our interests, Jackson County
will not be found wanting. Jack. Citizen,
1t has occurred to us that it is little too ear.
y to enter into the canvass. We have no enc
my in the field-nobody to contend against
We are assailed, it is true, by guerilla bands,
who rush upon n stockade Of Democratic bayo-
nets. All this, however, is Improbable. Let |
MIR. Fillmore, or Mr.. Webster, or Mr.. Fuss and |
Feathers come into the field, and the Democra-
~ now united will offer battle The Old Guard |
will be in readiness and when the contest ia n