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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY-CIRCULAR
In accordance with resolution passed by tho
State Temperance Society, at the meeting re-
Gently held in Hillsdae, the undersigned respect
fully invite the friends of Temperance through
out the State to attend a mass meeting to be
held in Detroit on the 7th day of July next.
In discharging the duty assigned us, we beg
leave to suggest, that for more than quarter OF
century, untring efforts have been persisted in
to arrest the tide Of evils arising from an unwise
if not criminal use of poisonous beverages; and
as yet only partial success has been achieved.
During the former and longer portion OF the
period Of conflict through which the cause has
struggled, its friends were obliged to resist at
tack and defend their principles. Wealth, num-
bers, talents fashion, sordid passions and depra-
we'd appettes were arrayed against them; and
to conquer these they could only employ moral
suasion-the legitimate weapon to use against
majorites in Republican Government Moral
suasion may be relied upon to enlighten the pub
lie mind, and to create sound public opinion,
and this is the limit of its appropriate sphere Of
action. Obedience to the precepts 1t inculcates
can only be enforced on perverted judgment and
mercenary motives by the terrors Of the law.
Invested with the dignity of virtue, the Tenn
perance cause has progressed with the power of
truth. Victory has followed victory, as issue has
succeeded ISSUE until our position has changed,
and we hold the attitude of the aggressive par
ty. While public opinion sanctioned the traffic
in intoxicating drinks, the business was protect
ed by law; and now. assuming that public opin-
ion has changed, and that the traffic is now be-
lieved to be detrimental to the welfare of socie-
ty, we may justly claim a corresponding change
in the laws.
If the present law, which must be considered
an advance upon previous legislation, shall be
deemed adeQ uate to eXtermnate the evils CON-
planned oflet the friends of reform resolve upon
its rigid enforcement. And if more stringent
measure are necessary to success, let us united
ly and firmly plant our feet upon higher plat
form, and anticipate ultimate triumph with the
confidence of men contending for truth, for JUS
tice, and for the public good
That future defeat may not result from diver
sity of action, and in behalf of the State Tenn
perance Society, we invite all the friends of tenn
perance to attend the mass meeting at Detroit,
when we may consult together, and decide upon
definite objects and modes of operation.
1t is believed that a sufficient amount of NOR
al influence is enlisted in this reform to insure
final success, fits friends are faithful, and if they
their command.
Let the question be tested.
Detroit, May rs, 1852.
II. D. KIreHEL' Committee
U. BAssErr, State Tenn Society.
Papers, friendly to the cause of Temperance,
throughout the State, are requested to publish
this Circular.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

There are two young pianists in Paris born
some twenty minutes apart, known rs the broth
ers Lionet. They resemble each other so close
ly, that it is almost impossible to distinguish
them apart They have never been separated.
even for a day, and are sometimes called the ST.
amese twins. The youngest-if it is possible
for any person to be twenty minutes younger
than another-has been drawn into the army
within two months, the ticket No. 81, having
fallen to him in the annual CONSUMPTION. The
best artstes in Paris organized concert and
lottery or rather tombola, to obtain the necessa-
ry funds for purchasing his release. The sing
ers of the grand opera and the comic actors of
the Palas Royal have combined to give matt
nee musicale et dramatique for his benefit. Some
of the best painters and scuptors have contrib
uted to the stock of the lottery; Henry and AIRY
Scheffer, Delaroche Coutare, Diaz Eugene Cic-
Gel, Rossou, etc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

JENNY GoLDsoHMIDT.-The Hampshire Ga
zette gives the following account of some Of this
good lady's doings during her stay in Northamp-
ton:
The democratic character, benevolent heart of
Jenny Lind Goldschmdt, is exemplifed in re-
cent incident in this town, a short time prior to
her departure for New York. In passing the
premises of farmer, in one of her afternoon
perambulatons, she noticed yard of nice cows
vending her way into the back part of the
house, she gently tapped at the door, and on
gaining admittance, alluded to the cows and ask
ed the favor of a cup of milk which, of course,
was most cheerfully furnished. Noticing that
the family appeared to be in distress of mind,
she inquired the cause of it, and was informed
that they had just heard Of the death of a broth
err in California. She asked if he had mother,
and on being informed that he had desired to see
her. She was shown into the mothers room,
where she sat down and talked with her for some
time, sympathizing with her in her affiiction, and
administering words Of consolation to the be-
reaved parent. She then came out and talked
with the family and promised to call again. On
subsequent afternoon she redeemed her PROM
ise and spent another hour in sympathizing with
the afflicted mother. While there, she was in
formed that person in the immediate vicinity,
who had been confined to sick bed for nine
months, desired to see her. She cheerfuly re-
sponded to the request, and spent half an hour
in comforting the bed-ridden patient. During
her whole stay at Northampton, she rather a.
voided the society of the upper-ten," if we may
so speak, and sought out the humble and the
distressed. She frequently inquired for the sick
that she might visit them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

THE TIDE OF TRAvEL.-The restless tide of
travel, which knows no ebb but that which is
marked by the approach of winter, and which
flows on increasingly through the season of nav
gation, has already taken strong and steady
advance.
The steamers and railroad cars are full, and
the hotel registers begin to give strong evidence
of it.
We observed yesterday at the early breakfast
table which Col. Dibble spreads with choice pro-
fusion for his guests at the Biddle House, an
hundred and fifty guests, most of whom were
strangers. Detroit has many hotels, but the
best are fully patrOnized Det Adv
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

SCHOOL MoNEY.-A typographical error oc-
Cured in the statement of the distribution of
the primary school fund published by us last
week. The apportionment was made at the
rate of 40 cents per scholar, instead of 46, as
printed. State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
pHILADELPUIA. June |

The amount of gold received at the mint du-
ring the week was, four millions three hundred
thousand dollars, the exports from here were
one million nine hundred and fifty thousand,
the excess of two millions forty three thou
sand dollars.
Two young ladies were drowned on Sunday
last
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE o, 1852.
~ Our thanks are due E. M. DENNIS, of
HAVEN, MICH,

~ Our thanks are due f. M. DENNIS, of
Crockery, for copy of the Waukegan Gazette,
Extra, containing the following telegraphic des-
patch:
BALTIMORE, JUNE 5, 3 o'clock p. M.
Gen. PIERCE, Of New Hampshire, the Demo-
cratic Nominee for President. 49th ballot, Cass
2, Douglass 2, Butler l., Houston /. FRANK
LIN PIERCE 2S3.
We shall hoist the names of the nominees
for President and Vice President, next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

Capt. Howard, of the ship Renovation, who
brought the intelligence of the two wrecks seen
in the ice and surmised to be the Franklin ships,
has made deposition concerning them before
the authorities of Venice.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
NEW ORIFANs Nav 90

We have dates from Mexico to the / 9th inst
The Chamber Of Deputies had passed bill
granting the right of way across the Tehuante-
pee to Col Stoo, of New Orleans, by vote Of
90 to 20.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

~ A man named Ozias Parmelee, was
drowned in Black Lake, on Monday of last
week. Parmelee attempted to pass another
man who was with him in a canoe, and both
were preciptated into the lake. The body was
recovered on the following day. An inquest
was held and a verdict rendered that the de-
ceased came to his death accidentally, by drown
ing. Parmeee was about 4S years of age,
and formerly from Middletown, Conn. We I'M
derstand he left wife and child, some years
since, in Connecticut.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

~" A select school was opened in the old
school-house on Monday last, by Miss MELISSA
SMITH, of this village. We learn that CON-
mendabe encouragement has been given by our
citizens to this enterprise, and that sufficient
number of pupils are already warranted for the
term. Miss SMITH is young lady of rare tai
ents, and we believe possesses all the qualiica-
tons requisite for the position she has taken.
We wish Miss " NJ" all manner of success
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

Judge Johnson is now holding the Circuit
Court for this county. He presides with abili-
ty, dignity and courtesy, and gives entire salts
faction. There is a large number of cases,
both civil and criminal, on the calendar, and the
term will occupy two weeks.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
the court adjourned on the 18th to the 7th oe
June. at which time the cases on the criminals
calendar are to be disposed of-the civil causes
to be continued to the regular term in October
next State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

AT the General Conference of the M. e..
Church now in session in Boston, Mass, the fol-
lowing persons were elected Bishops; Matthew
Simson, f. X. Ames, o. G. Baker and l.. Scott.
Dr. +. Bond was elected Senior Editor of the
Christian Advocate and Journal. WIN. Hosmer
Editor of the Northern Christian Advocate. DR.
Durbn was elected Missionary Secretary. Dr.
Kidder, Editor of Sunday School publications.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

~ The Lizzie Throop on Monday last,
carried away her mainmast, when about miles
off Chicago She will be detained but a few
days. in replacing the broken stick.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

BRUTALITY AND DEATH-An old resident
named William Drennin died at the Charity
Hospital on Friday morning last, suddenly, and
coroner's inquest having been held on the
body of the deceased, by Justice Petier, the
verdict of the jury was, that the said Dfennin
came to his death in consequence of kicks and
blows upon his head and body, inflicted by John
Demass, one of the city constables. 1t seems
that the deceased was a poor inebriate who had
been greatly reduced by disease, and had been
complained against by the person in whose
premises he had been living, and was taken
charge of by Demass to remove to the Jail. In
removing the deceased, very unjustfabe vio-
lence is alleged to have been inflicted by the
constable, which resulted in the death of the
prisoner as above stated. On the rendition of
the verdict Demass, was taken into custody, and
will be detained for further examination
bet. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

The fifth annual fair of the Chicago Mechan-
les Institute will take place in the City of Chi
cago during the first and second weeks of Octo-
Der next.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

The telegraph announces the arrival of Ihos,
F. Meagher, the Irish patriot, at New York yes
terday. Free Press, May 20,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

- We acknowledge obligations to Capt.
Brooks, of the schooner Henderson, and WAR
Rem, of the New Hampshire, for late Chicago
papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
MOBILE, May 90.

The wings of this city have appointed 2 Fill
more Convention delegates.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

The Canadians have railroad project which
they are pressing upon the attention Of the Eng
lish Government that is worthy of this age of
progress. 1t is the construction Of great rail
way trunk line from Halifax to the western from
tier of Canada,passing by the city of ST. Johns,
the Capital of New Brunswick, thence through
the valley of the River ST. John to the st. Law
renee and on to Detroit. Inspector General
Hincks has been to England on mission rcla-
tive to this great railway, and he has informed
the Secretary of the Colonies that upon guar
antec by the British Parliament of the sum of
E7,OOO,OOO sterling, (320OO,OOO) eminent Eng
lish capitalists have undertaken to construct the
entire railway from Halifax to the western from
tier of Upper Canada Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

The Evening Post has the following para
graph in relation to Mrs. Stowe:
The Independent of this week announces that
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of" the
Uncle Toms Cabin" has been engaged as a reg
ular contributor to the columns of that paper
Mrs Stowe introduces herself with an able arti-
Gle reviewing late attack in the New York o.
serrer upon Governor Kossuth. H
No religious paper in the country has more
editorial talent than the Independent, and as an
evidence Of that fact, we see it stated in its col
umns that it has seventeen hundred cergymen
subscribers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

MEXIco-REcEPTIoN OF HER MINIsTER.-Just
now, when there seems to be strong tendency
to revive the disputes, supposed to have been
settled by the issue of the late war with this
power, it may be worthy Of note, to chronicle
the ceremony occurring at the recent presenta-
ton of the new Mexican Envoy to the President
at the White House. The significant illusions
of Mr.. Fillmore will of course be understood to
refer to the Tehuantepec Treaty, Garay Grant
&c.
Don Manuel Larrin was received by the Pres
ident, on Saturday, as Envoy from Mexico. AS
surances were interchanged of the desire of both
Governments to cultivate friendship and good
understanding" and to "avoid all occurrences
tending to disturb peace"
"My aims and all my efforts will be so direct
ed" said the new Envoy, that the interests of
Mexico, which am called upon to uphold, may
always be reconciled and in harmony with those
of this great and enlightened nation, and that
during my mission may rely upon the kindness
and esteem of your Excellency, whose noble
qualities are know everywhere, and duly appre-
GATED"
To which the President replied:
"There is certainly no reason why the utmost
harmony and good feeling should not prevail be-
tween Mexico and the United States. The in
creasng intercourse between them is mutually
beneficial, and every effort compatible with JUS
tice and national honor should be made AMIGA
bly, to adjust pending differences. Unhappily
some such hare arisen, but cordially unite with
you in expressing the hope that all obligations
on either side will be faithfully fulfilled"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
In refutation of the above, the Democrat saws

In refutation of the above, the Democrat says
There has not been single case of Cholera
at La Sale, nor at Chicago, nor any where else
north of ST. Louis-if there has been any there
which we doubt. The whole story has been
got up for the benefit Of the Ohio Steamboats,,
and we are sorry to see that our Chicago tele-
graphs are made instruments in any such base
attempts.
We hope to hear of no more cholera cases
carried over our Western wires If the opera
tors are particularly anxious to injure the West,
there are other ways in which they can do it
more agreeably to us, but yet there are none in
which they can do it more successfully.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

HALIFAX, May, 26.
The Royal Mail steamship Cambria Captain
Leitch, arrived at her wharf in this city shortly
before noon to-day, having left Liverpool at Al
p. NJ, on the 18th inst, and bringing London
and Liverpool papers of that day.
ENGLAND.-The proceedings in Parliament
during the week have been of considerable in
terest A motion was brought forward in the
Commons by Mr.. Spooner, on Tuesday night,
for a committee to inquire into the system Of ed
ucation pursued at the Roman Catholic College
of Maynocth The motion was met by an a
mendment, that the House should resolve itself
into committee to consider bill to repeal the
Maynooth endowment and all other grants in aid
Of religious instruction. A lengthy debate en-
sued, which brought out the whole force of the
House and the further consideration of the ques-
ton was adjourned till Thursday.
The Militia bill still drags its slow length a.
long in Committee.
The Queens birthday being celebrated on
Thursday, there was no house.
The Brazilian Mail steamer, with dates to
the middle of April, arrived at Southampton on
the l4th. She has 100000 in specie, and dia-
monds valued at 1000.
FRANCE.-The long anticipated 10th of May
passed off with the greatest eclat and without
the slightest disturbance. The tete was purely
military; 10000 troops of all arms were drawn
up in the Champ de Mars, and not many short
of half million citizens were spectators of the
ceremony. At noon the President arrived, al
the head of brilliant staff, and proceeded to re-
view the soldiers, after which the presentation
of standards surmounted by the imperial eagle
was made to the colonies Of the several regi.
ments. The President subsequently addressed
them in speech, very adroitly put together in
which he said:
"The Roman Eagle, adopted by the Emperor
Napoleon, was the last striking emblem of the
regeneration and grandeur Of France. 1t disap.
peared with our misfortunes; it ought to return
when France RECEIVERS from her defeats, and
mistress of herself, seems no longer to repuid.
ate her own glory. Resume, then, soldiers
these Eagles--not as menace against foreign
ers, but as the symbol of our independence, as
the souvenier of an heroic epoch, and as the
mark of each regiments nobility; and swear to
die, if need be, in defense of those emblems
which have so often led our fathers to victory
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-06-09

INFAMOUS OUTRAGE.-We copy the following
from the Chicago Daily Democrat, of June 9TH
1t is seldom that we are called upon to notice
a more Infamous outrage than that perpetrated
by gang Of Ohio Steamboat runners upon the
people Of this region of country. And strange
to say, they have used the Chicago telegraph of.
fees to accomplish their base purposes. Have
the Illinois river steamboats-our canal packets
our Chicago Rail Roads-our Chicago Hotels
our Chicago business men ever injured our
Chicago telegraph companies that they should
wish to destroy all travel and break up all bust
ness in the West? If not, why be the means
of sending infamous falsehoods to the east in or
der to injure the West? Are the telegraph op-
orators obliged to send every lie against our
western routes to the East that every villainous
runner for Ohio river Hotels and Steamboats,
asks!
We find the following in the New York city
papers:
CHICAGO, May 81, 1852.
The cholera at La Sale is on the increase, the
deaths having been about sixty, mostly aborers
on the railroad. Within the past three days,
however, several of our most respectable citi-
zens have died.
The Cholera is raging at La Sale, Illinois,
where sixty deaths occurred in three days.
By special despatch from La Sale, ILL.,, re-
ceved oyer Speeds western line, we learn that
the cholera is raging very violently at that place,
and is on the increase About sixty deaths have
occurred since it made its appearance the VIC
tins being mostly laborers. Several leading cit
liens have, however, died within the past three
l.. 81 81. A
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-24
THE LATE MOSQUITO CHARGE ON
THE MIRROR.

Mr.. Ephraim G. Squier, who was incident
ally mentioned in The Mirror few days ago
as having received lucrative appointment
from Mr.. Clayton, after having opposed the
election of Gen. Taylor, seems to be terribly
netlei by it, He comes out IN tOdays 1ri5Hn: with
most waspsh attack Tie Mirror. IN which ne states
tro distinct alsehoods and nsnuates third The Ell
itor OF Tie Mirror "begged letter OF him at
Wllards Hotel" or anywhere else On the contrary,
he sIuled 10 ls for recommendation 20 Gen Taylor,
whom he had denounced through the canvas as ID
we believe land moy heaven and the South Ameri-
c,n MOSQUITOES forgive us) that we signed his pPer.
We never euggeted that he should indicate the hvror
10 the Secretary of State the best paper 20 send 10
the Legation" On the contrary, was the very tnng
be proposed in OF his soft soap moods, after nav
ing in cur absence, procured the insertion Of para
graph In The Mirror speaking Of his appointment a.
fortunate one and peculiarly grayin 10 the country
The Honorable gen,lemsn's" allusion TO " shorts
strikes III Or rsther unfortunate, being himself the
sIOytest, as well as the .sSecst specimen Of humanity
out with the single e<ephon OF his " eihnolos;sf
friend, General Thomas Thumb, late OF Barnum's MI
scum.
So much for the assertion of the Mosquito Charge In
regard to his singing wit in substituting sweeper for
keeper" and nuisance" for Mirror we thinS,
with The aid of little philosophy shall be able TO
survived il.
That the late Charge to Nicaragua (es the gentle
writes it on the cards which he has proiusely
scattered over Europe IS addicted 70 ethnOlogy,
neither unnatural or unscrptural For 1t writ
ten OF old
"Epiraim IS joined 10 his idol let him aone'
"AprPOs Is there any truth in the story that Smith
(John, not Wllam,) was prevented from logging the
ex-Charge by the advice OF Mr. Ddkin his lawyer on
account Of his dminaire size And from challenging
him On acc cunt Of the smaInesS Of tie mark he wout
present in duel Sound adviser is Bodkin"
p S-7he Tribune il requested to copy the above and
send bill to this office for payment. Eve Mirror
10 We submit that the Mosquito Charge
to Nicaragua (printed Guatemala in our last
by our blunder, not hs,) is still several lengths
ahead of the Store-sweeper, and sure to hold
his distance to the end of the course the
Swecper's wit being deficient both in wind and
bottom. If we are any judge of good thing,
the Charges was of that sort.
P.S.-We charge $5 for printing the above
as per order--.said S. to be added to the fund
being raised for the late slaves of the Lem
mons VIII The Mirror please fork over