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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

NEW ORLEANS, HAVANA, Crushed, Coffee and
! Powdered Sugar, Green and Black Teas, Rio
Coffee and Poland Starch at FERRY &. SONS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14
NEW GOODS.

WYE have just received from New York large
w and we'll selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; we will exchangefor all
kinds of lumber, shingles bolts, saw logs slaves,
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give us call, we are on hand from
yard of tape to steam saw mill
sc. HOPKINS & Brothers.
Mill Point June 81 1851. 1tf.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

CONDIMENTS-Sh Sage, Sweet Mario
Y ram, pure Mustard, extract of Vanilla, Afri-
also Nutmegs, Mace and Cassia. AT the Mill Point
Drug Store. I12tfl
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

Drinking water neither makes man SICK
nor In debt, nor his wife widow.-Spanish
Maxim
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

nHlO CHEESE.-A fresh lot for sale at the
~ warehouse formerly occupied by Gilbert & Co.
ii. MARTIN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

Uncle Toms Cabin----Second Supply.
rJNHE first was sold before had time to adver-
l. tise il. A few copies of this wonder of the
world just received at the Mill Point Drug and Va
riety Store. Call quick if you want one-they go
off like hot cakes L. NJ S. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

NOTICE is hereby given that the accounts of
~ II. ID. G. futile, NJ. d.. and of Drs. Perry &
Tuttle, have been assigned to A. +. futile, and been
left with the undersigned for collection. All per-
sons indebted will please pay up at once and save
costs. GEORGE PARKS
Grand Haven. May 7, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14
Notice to Contractors.

"E will receive proposals till the first day OF
Wv March next, for the construction of two and
one half miles of Railroad, running from the bank
OF Stearns Bayou, on Sec s, to the centre of Sec.
10, in L, N. X. 10 w. The ground is favorable
and material very convenient.
Each proposal must be accompanied with the
name of at least one responsible person as surety
for performance of contract. Plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at our office.
GILBERT g. CO.
Grand Haven, Feb. g. 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

NLOCKS.-The largest assortment of Clocks
" ever brought to Grand River. Only 81, so for
good time keeper, at the Jewelry Store of
VIM PREUssER.
brand Rapids juno 81 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

VERY & SONS Are ON hand with fresh lot
Il of Goods direct from New York City evil
show customers that we Can sell as low if not low
er than any one in town. In Sugar, Tea, Coffee
Rice and other Groceries Ue can't be beat. Try us
and see. TOO IT,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

\ MOTHER lot of those new style block d,
IA LANES have arrived and can be found at the
storeof L. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

L AIDES Come and see our Broche and Long
IL Shawls, and superior article of Mufflers.
FERRY & SONS. 81
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Insurance ON corgoes
4 pound for Buffalo, can be obtained at the lowest
H@a oa " pn ., 10 GILBERT & Co.
Agents Tor the Northwestern Insurance Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

~ LOVES! GLOVES kid, Lsle Thread, Silk
VI and Wooden Gloves for Ladies and Gents, al
so childrens Mittens to be found at
FERRY & SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

MO USE TALKING.-Ladies and Gents:-Call
IN on us for cheap and fashionable Goods, at
Mill Point. 5tfl HOPKINS & BROTHERS
A LARGE lot of Tin and Stone Ware for sale
"A cheap at the Old Brown Store by
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

w 1 S q Butchers superior Razors, Magic
lather hrn ops, genuine military shaving soap and
$3.50 D,o'noS'a t FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

RJO .d;s SHOES, in great variety, including
and Slips at ' o1 Frnpw / S s"x ,e'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14
GOLD PEN MANDATORY.

C. Piquette, OF Detroit, Manufactures OF SUI
perior Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
l. low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder
Damaged Pens repointed Medium so cents.
Engrossing rs cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit January, 1853.
VSOR SALE.-A good second hand Engine of
IL 25 Horse Power, with Cross Head, Slides &c,
suitable for running two saws. Also, one good
second hand Cutter GILBERT q Co.
VNTANTED-5O0, 900 feet, smooth, sound logs,
Wv 10 feet long, for which cash will be paid on
delivery. GILBERT Co.
Grand Haven, Jan. /, 1853.
DURE PORT WINE for Medicinal purposes
Il Warranted genuine. For sale by
H. PENNoYER.
CHLOROFORM, Just received at the Mill Point
" Drug Store
OORN & OATS, 1000 bushels Corn & Oats just
" received, and for sale by GILBERT Co.
TAY, 20 tons pressed hay for sale in lots to suit
IL purchasers, by GILBERT u co.
T,LOUR and Salt on hand and for sale low, by
GILBERT & Co.
DYEwOODSA AND DYE STUFFS.-Camwood
~ Fustic, Logwood Redwood, Madden, Aunatto
Ext Logwood Alum, Copperas, Sal Soda, Carbon
ate Soda, Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &c, &C.,
At the Mill Point Drug Store. Tl2ft.l
L. M. S. SMITH.
The Singing Bird.
TINE very pink of perfection for instruction in
1 music Just received by express from New
York, at the Mill Point Drug and Variety Store.
l.. NJ S. SMITH.
Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syrnges, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's ut the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 26, T72l l.. nj. s. SMITH.
TIECKER'S Farna, Pearl Sage, Arrow Root land
IL Tapioca at the Mill Point Drug Store. T12tf.l
l., M. S. SMITH.
THO ENGINEERS.-Emery flour, and Nos. 1-2,O
Refined RoraX. SalammOniac and PruSSate of
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

TEAS.-Good Tea for three and four shillings
l. per pound. ii. MARTIN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

nRIED APPLES.-A supply of the best quality
- just received, and for sale at los per bushel
III. MARTIN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

Culver, Plated, German Silver and metal
- Spoons, Rodgers 8' Sons celebrated table and
pocket Cutlery, at FERRY 8' Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

L>INE SHIRTS, Hickory and Flannel do, Knit
l. Drawers and Shirts Socks, at
FERRY & Sons.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

CONCORD, March 8.
The democrats have carried their nominee
for Governor. Noah Martin, by more thar
donble the last years majority. They have
also elected all three of their candidates fol
Congress, defeating Amos Tuck in the first
district by handsome majority. He was sup
ported by the wings and freesoilers.
There will be largely increased democratic
majority in the house from last year.
The Council will be unas;mously democratic
and probably 10 of the 70 Senators are demo
Gratis.
Last year this town elected whig and aboli.
ton representatives. Now 8 democrats are
chosen. by from 100 to 900 majority.
The Governors vote stands as follows: Noah
Martin, dem. SIS; Mr.. Bell, wing. 500; Mr.
White. abolition, 1911.
The democratic gain since last March is 24l
AbolItonism is dead
Col, John II. George who succeeds Gen
Pierce in the law business, is one Of the repre-
sentatives chosen in the town.
In the following towns, among others, the
democrats gain representatives: Concord
Canterbury and Franklin, (Mr. Webser's
town. each.
kittredge's (dem) majority in the first con
gressional district will be from 1000 to 500
over Tuck.
Martins majority will range from 1000 to s.,
900. Last year it was 100.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
City NOmin atiOns.

At a meeting Of the citizens Of Iowa City
held at the Court House on Saturday evening
the 10Th instant. Or. NJ j. Morsman was ap
pointed chairman and Samuel j. Hess, Secre
tary.
The object Of the meeting being to nominate
City officers, to be elected on the LIST Monday
of April next, in accordance with the recent
charter and upon acceptance Of the same
Messrs Thomas Hughes and Edward Redhead
were appointed tellars, and the meeting pro.
ceeded to ballot as follows.
For the Office Of Mayor, Henry ". La,hrop
was nominated by vote Of 81 to AZ for Geo
s. Hampton and for Major De. Forrest.
For the Office of Recorder Anson Hart was
nominated by vote of 40 to 46 for Hiram
Watts.
For the office of Assessor, Benjamin King
was nominated by vote Of 6S to scattering
For the Office of Treasurer, c. II. Buck was
nominated by exclamation.
For the Office OF Marshal, Robert Hntclinso',
was nominated by vote of So to &c for Ben
jamin King.
en- motion the meeting adjourned,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
ISeViVals.

Over two weeks have now elapsed since the
commencement Of the Methodist protrac,ed
meetings in this place. and they have not only
been attended by crowds Of listening and atten
tive auditors without distinction of sect. but
have been sisnally successful in the object
which their promoters have in view.
A similar movement has been commenced in
the Dap list Church under the Rev. Mr.. Belden.
That the influence Of these meetings may be
deep and lasting; that all who adopt this mode
Of conversion and regard it the most appro-
pirate, or as many do, The only channel of sal.
walton. must certainly be the desire of every
friend Of order and of virtue.
But their influence does not rest here Men
who have been nurtured under the guidance of
what may be called different religious policy
and who entertain sincere and, as We believe,
not rePrehensible opinions therein, cannot
stand aloof from scenes and events fthis start
ling character. If they do not become active
participants in them, they must, it would seem
almost inevitably, experience a renewed sense
of moral and religious duty. an abiding contin-
uance in which is the only basis of true hap.
piness.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

RAILROAD Wtsr,-The engineers upon the
Davenport and Council Bluffs Railroad are now
aboat twelve miles west of this city. near Ce-
dar River. 1t is probable they will endeavor
to cross that r,ver near Portland. We under.
stand the survey viii be Continued to Oska.
loosa.
TThe people of Cedar county are holding
meetings in the different townships, to ia /
over the project of the county's subscription
TO the Lyons Iowa Central Railroad Company
D-It is reported that the Pennsylvania
Central r. r Company have concluded II
unite with the Chicago and Rock Island Rail
road Company at La Sale, instead Of running
to New Boston, and thence westward through
Iowa, as previously contemplated.
! NEBRASKA NOT OaGANrzEp-In the hurry o
business, at the close of the last session o
Congress, the bill for the organization of Ne
braska was lost-that for the organization o
Washington territory was passed.--Mu.catin,
Enquirer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

We regret to learn the death Of E. R. Cutler,
formerly of Keosauqua, was frozen to death in
Oregon last winter He, with others, We're at
tempting to cross the Columbia river in boat
on the Goth December, and were blocked up in
the ice Several Of them suffered from frozen
limbs. and barely escaped and Cutler absolute
endeavorng to reach the shore after the boat
had become fast in the ice.
Mr.. Cutler was a younger brother of E. Cut.
Ter. formerly Secretary Of the State of Iowa -
He was young man Of good habits, and at
about year and leaves a wife and child, with
many friends to mourn his untimely end
keokuk Wing.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
Affairs in Cuba.

The military force on the island at this time
is about Is 900 soldiers, only one half of whom
are of any account. The naval defense is
more formidable. comprising ten steamers and
as many figates.
A letter from Havana represents the creole
portion the population as almost unanimous
in their d'sire to be covered tn the star. and
stripes; and the fact is known to them that the
people of the United States generally desire
that the island should become portion of the
model Republic, which makes them holder in
their hatred of Spanish tyranny.
Although they are most oppressively taxed
they are bound to bear a heavier load Add.
tional assessments have recently been made
which will increase the oppression full one
million of dollars in extent-and the end is no,
vet.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

S. r. HoBBIE.-The friends of this gentle
MAINLAND their name is on,--throughout
the country, will learn with peculiar satisfac.
ton that he has been restored to the post which
he so long occupied in the Post Office Depart.
ment prior to the accession Of Gen. TAYLOR to
power in l849. No mere popular officer. and
none. We believe, who more faithfully and sat.
isfactorily performed his duties. ever held
place in that Department. So indispensable
have his services become, that he did not fall
under the proscriptive axe Of the whig rule in
ls4l; and il our recollection is not at fault
Gen. TAYLOR long hesitated before he yielded
to an outside pressure against Maj. HoBDlE's
retention in le49.-Detroit Free Press,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

The CLAYTON TREATY The New York
Herald IN alluding TO the fact that Senator
Clayton has offered resolutions in the United
States Senate calling for various document.
relative to Central American affairs. says:
Mr. Clayton having had ample time to pre-
pare for the battle. ne may shortly expect a
spirited warfare on that subject. It is to BE-
regretted .ha. General Cass has been suddenly
called home by the illness of his lady. Nc
matter; there are others left who will be apt &c
give the ex-Secretary thorough keelhauling
before he entirely rds himself of responsible
lily for the diff ,ulty engendered by the codi
| ell to his treaty with Sir Henry Bulwsr."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
Jefferson Davis,

There is not in the country more compe.
tent man FOR Secretary of War than Gen. Jeffer.
son Davis, of Mississippi. Eminent as a
statesman and distinguished as SO dier-a
man of superior talents and of thorough ed.
ucation, Of unsullied integrity. great energy
and hrmness-he combinns in high degree
all the essential qualifications for the position
to which he has been called. Unfortunately
we have not at hand the materials for full
sketch OF his life. He was educated at the
West Point Military Academy, and joined the
army as alieutenant colonel, after completing
the prescribed course of studies there. He re.
NAMED in the army number Of years, and
rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, We be.
lieve; when he resigned his commission. He
was afterwards elected TO Congress, where he
served six or eight years. He was distinguish
ed for his ability. industry, and devotion to
his duties and was universally regarded as one
| OF the ab'est men in the House. He was in
Congress when the Mexican war broke out and
resigned his seat. went to Mississippi, raised
regiment of volunteers. was chosen its colonel
and joined the army of General Taylor. His
services in that war are well remembered by
our readers. It is not too much to say that no
officer OF that army did more service or won
more deserved honor than Jefferson Davis In
the famous battle of Bnesa Vista, in particular
Davis and his gallant rihemen were conspicu.
GUS for their daring courage and execution and
contributed immensely aud almost decisively
to the triumphant result of that hard fought
battle. as the official reports testify. In that
battle he received severe wound, which rem.
dered him cripple for long time. Soon af.
ter, he was appointed brigadier general by
President Polk; but the severity of his
wound prevented further active partici.
patton in the war. Soon after his return,
In lS49, he was elected to the u s. Sen.
ate, to serve out an unexpired term. by nearly
unanimous vote Of the legislature of his State
and was re elected for six years in 1850. In
that body he was regarded as very able and
valuable MEMBER. He resigned his seat in the
Senate in 1851. His experience as a soldier
has made him familiar with the entire organi.
cation OF the army, its imperfections and it's
wants-an indispensable qualification in an ef-
fciens head of the war department, which has
been sadly wanting there during the last four
years. Combining this qualification with his
admitted capacity as a statesman, his great
energy and decision of character and his we'll
known devotion to most rigid economy in
national expenditures, his administration of
the War Department will be found most sig.
nally effective in the reformation of existing
abuses and in the development fthe highes
degree of practical e fliciency Washington
| Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
Russian movements against Tur-
key.
Prospect Of a General European War.

Prospect off General European War
WASHINGTON, March 5-P NJ
Mr. Pull foy has arrived here toe day from N
York. in company with Richard Adams Locke.
for the purpose of laying before the government
definite information as to the approaches of
Russia upon Turkey. and the possibility of a
sky's information, he says. is exclusive.
There was an informal meeting of the cab
net last night, but what was done has not
transpirel.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

D Mr. F S Nichols has Withdrawn his cou-
nection with the Rocl Island Rspublican,leavin
that staunch Democratic sheet in the able
hands Of h's former associate, Col J. Il. Dan.
forth.
A. an editor and citizen, Mr.. N, was de.
servedly popular and his departure will be q
source of general regret. The best Of luck to
him in tho gold mines Of Australia, and a bet
ter soued gentleman than Fred" will nevs,
break sea biscuit" on the voyage thither.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.-The lovers
Of Natural History will be gratified to learn
that valuable addition to the curiosi,ies and
phenomena of their science, has been made by
the discovery of Il ehise tailed mouse. We have
vainly searched Goldsmith's animated Ma
ture,' and other works on the same su iect for
similar formation of the species.
P. s. We stop the press to announce that on
careful and scientific scrutiny it has been as.
certained that the peculiar complexion of this
animals caudai extension was owing to FIRE.
quent and familiar contact with the contents of
our -four crock.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
London. Feb. Is, 1853.

Rrorors PROCEEDINGS AT CHARLEsrowN. Mass
Some weeks since, an Irish girl, about IL
years old, named Honora Cochran, educated in
the Catholic Faith, but recently converted to
Professionalism, disappeared from her home in
Charlestown.
The circumstances Of her disappearance
seemed to give credibility to a rumor that sbs
had been abducted by the Catholics, and con.
veyed to nunnery in Canada. The commu.
nifty became much excited in consequence and
on the I'd inst. mob numbering about 600
gathered in front of the Catholic church in
Rickmond.st. The Catholics became equally
excited and so inevitable did riot seem. that
anumber OF military companies from Boston
were sent for who, together with the Mayor.
authorities, and strong special police force in
Char estown, had great difficulty to maintain
the peace. No other damage was done how.
ever, but the breaking down Of the Unitarian
church door. and keeping the town in state
of alarm blythe ringing of the alarm bell on
that church.
As to the fate of the poor girl, it seems she
had been taken to Philadelphia. how or BY
whom is not revealed The OIL
is all we have on The subject
NV YoRK, March 7.
Honora Cochran, the Irish girl whose mys.
ferrous disappearance was the cause of the re-
cent rotous proceedings in Charlestown. Mass
has returned to that city tn charge of her moth
er She had been taken to Philadelphia and
there remained till brought away by her pa.
rents.
Meantime order reigns at Charles:own.
Quick TRAvELLINe.-Our people will scarcely
be able to realize how short time it now takes
to go TO New York. Mr.. j. W. Lewis arrived
at this place at half past o'clock last We'd.
nesday having left New York at 2, o'clock on
Misunderstanding the trip in just Al hours, in
Guiding stoppages; and one detention Of the
lightning train, to enable a passenger to pick
up his hat.-Ottawa Free Trader.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
Glorious news from the old Gran
itc state.

CoSconp, N. H., March 9.
The State election resulted in the choice of
Martin. democrat, for Governor by four to five
thousand majority. Three democrats are cleo
ted to Congress. Amos Tuck is defeated in
the first district. There is a large majority of
democrats in the House, and the Senate is pro-
baby unanimously democratic
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

u There are at present thirty churches in
San Francisco. This is about one to each
thousand inhabitants. and which, judging from
other cities, is perhaps fair average. The
Methodist have four; the Presbyterlans and
Baptists, two each; the Congregationalists.
Roman Catholics, Sweedenborgians and Welsh
one each.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

II The Pacific emigration continually in
creases. Nine teams encamped upon the bo.
toms on Saturday evening, a scene. forcibly il
| Illustrating the unresting and conquerless &C
tivity Of our nature which the very atmosphere
| Of America seems to inspire.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

DTo Correspondents. We wish it distinctly
understood that under no circumstances. shall
we publish anonymous communications -
However trivial the subject Of correspondence
may be. or however n matter of ind fTerence to
US, this rule cannot be dlsregarded.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

u The February number of the Legal Inqui.
sitor has made its welcome appearance. We
hope The bar of Iowa. for whose especial edif.
cation it is intended, may have the will as they
have the ability. to give it liberal support
and marked character
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

u The Davenport Bee is the title Of a neat
little publication. issued semi monthly by +,
De Witt Carey, in connection with his lately
established Reading Room in that city. In
both Of these undertakings We hope that Mr..
Carey will attain the success which their mer.
| its richly deserve.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23

TO EoLIA,-Ths strains Of your Eolian
harp have been unsvoidably postponed until
on, next number; in other words. have been
swept by the pressure Of other and "weightier
matters" into the "middle of next week" The
busting events of the political world forbid
our farther dalliance and toying with the mu.
sss 1t present.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-23
Nyw YORK, March Is

NHw YORK, March Is.
Uncle Sam from Aspinwall. arrived this
morning at 8 o'clock, with over $500, 900 in
specie, and 100 passengers; reported nearly
81 600 600 on the way in steamer California
and Panama.
The rainy season closed The travelling on
Isthmus good-local California Items possess