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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
A Change.

The Detroit has been taken from the route
between this port and Chicago and is to be put
on the line from Detroit to Saginaw. The Lon
don, which came into port yesterday for the
first time, has taken the place Of the Detroit.
She is an upper cabin boat, much larger than
the Detroit, and better calculated to acccommo-
date our growing business with the people on
the other side. The Detroit has been doing a
heavy business, and the question rs to whether
steamboat between Grand Haven and Chicago
could be made to pay, has been most decidedly
answered The travel next year on this route
will be double what it is this. We take pleas
ure in announcing that Capt. BRowN, who has
secured we'll observed popularity with the
travelling public and our citizens generally, has
taken command of the London.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
The Michigan.

We see that the Michigan has fixed the hours
of her daily departure from Grand Rapids and
Grand Haven, and also of her arrival at these
places and the intermediate landings, Of all
which the public have received general notice
thro' numerous handful notices. Capt. PARKS
the excellent arrangements he has perfected for
the accommodation of such as may be led by
the pursuits of business or pleasure to ride with
him on the bosom of our noble river. The
Michigan will hereafter observe the utmost
punctuaty in keeping her appointed time. The
services of good band of music is permanent.
y engaged for the season, and nothing will be
wanting on the part of her whole-souled cap.
tain, as every one who has had the pleasure Of
his acquaintance well knows, to render a trip on
this boat pleasant and agreeable. But more
than all else the public have an assurance that
amounts to an absolute certainty, in the an.
nouncement made by Capt. PARKS that no ra.
cling, unless after due public notice, will be al.
lowed with the Michigan under any circumstan.
ces whatever. The extent to which racing on
the river has been carried of late has created an
apprehension ofinsecurty in the minds of many
which, whether well grounded or not, contrib
utes nothing to the advantage of the owners
while it creates dissatisfaction on the part OF
the patrons Of the boats. The capacities of the
several boats must have been thoroughly tested
by this time, and the question of relative
speed pretty satisfactorily settled AT all events
passengers do not wish to have their lives jeop.
ardized in such perilous strife, or even to be
subjected to the Inconvenience usually incident.
al thereto. We admire Capt. PARKS more than
ever for the Independent stand he has taken il
this matter. Let US have no more racing and
then steamboating on Grand River will be just
as it should be.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

New RAILROAD LAW IN Commemorative
Legislature of Connecticut have just passed
new law regulating Railroad affairs. Among
their provisions, are found one that--All trains
shall be brought to full stop at every Draw
bridge and intersection Of another Road and
one that for every life lost by accident resulting
from negligence, on the Road, the Company
shalt pay not less than 1000, and not more than
10000 dollars. They have also provided for the
appointing of three Railroad Commissioners. by
the State, and giving them great powers Of in
vestigation into the condition and management
of Railroads. Adrian Expositor
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

NATIONAL MAGAzINE.-The July number OF
the National Magazine fully sustans the high
reputation of that excellent monthly. 1t con-
tains well written biography of Professor
Longfellow, an interesting account Of the origin
and progress of the Wesleyan Theological In.
slitulion at Richmond, England and a most
truthful article on Defects in Modern Preach
ing" 1t has also great variety Of other orig.
inal and selected matter of literary, scientific,
and religious character that can not fail TO please
and instruct the general reader Those who
wish to subscribe should begin with this num-
Der as it commences new volume. Terms,
So per year. Edited by ABEL STEVENS, N. Y.
Orders may be sent TO VIM. M. Doughty, Chi
cago.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

"What shall we do with the fragments of the
Wing Party;" the New York Tribune asked,
and then answered that query after this fash
ion;
Let US do our proper work and not stand
shivering with terror lest our adversaries should
overdo theirs. The proper anidote in fibuster-
ism of all sorts is the earnest and vigorous adj
vocacy Of the Pacific Railroad"
And to that the Albany Atlas made this APP
pendage, and very impudent one it is, too;
1--WE rather like the idea of thus converting
Whggery to use. The Pacific Railroad is bet
ter than the hulks. and the Wings have peculiar
qualifications. The Galphin Wings, for in
stance can "make tracks" in fine style. The
old fogies are good for 'sleepers.' You can
find railing enough in the Tribune for several
miles of work. The conservative editors void
do for brakemen and station masters They
have no machinery at present for n locomotive,
but who can object to The fre.worn Gen. Scott
for 'tender behind 2
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
New York, June &C

NEW YORK, June ~.
We have by an arrival at Salem yesterday adj
vices from Montevedio Of first The affairs of
the Argentine republic look more critical than
ever.
Commodore Cole, of the squadron, had for
mally certified the foreign ministers and COM
manders of foreign vessels of war in these wa
tiers, that he should Immediately announce a Wig
liant blockade of Buenos Ayres, allowing six
days for the vessels in the inner road and thirty
to those in the outer road to finish their cargoes.
The custom house was closed and all mercantile
business was suspended.
1t was generally understood that the blockade
would be recognized by foreign powers in which
the city of Buenos Ayres would be arrested by
sea and land and that it would be obliged to sur
render very soon.
The inhabitants of the city desparing of sue
cor were collecting their resources and were
preparing themselves for most desperate re-
sstance.
The frgate Congress lying in the harbor OF
Montevedio, would sail for Rio Janero in q
few days. The Cherokee arrived here yester.
day with Havana dates to the l4th. All was
quiet
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

AN AWFUL SPEEcH.-The Washington Re-
publican says that the speech of Mr. Fendall
Gardiner case would, if published entire, con
tain as much ms can be set up in seventy col
INNS Ut that paper He was somewhat near
three days in grinding it out. The court must
have felt like saying what Wyandot once said
when bored by a long-wnded speech-maker al
treaty meeting: Waugh! No good-whitc
man all over jaw" Sciota Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

e" The difficulty of obtaining suitable
dwellings in our village has come to be subject
of serious complaint on the part Of new CON-
ers, and has doubtless compelled many to seek
locations in other places who would otherwise
have been added to the list of our permanent
residents. 1t seems to us that some Of the
holders Of vacant lots might realize handsome
profits from judicous outlay of such means
as would be requisite to meet the necessities of
the community in this respect. Rent is high
so high that the use of cheap dwelling for no
very long time might be made to pay the cost
of construction. There is every probability
that this will continue to be the case. The price
at which village property is held puts it out of
of the power of large class to secure perma.
nent homes Of their own. The proportion of
transient people among us must consequently
be somewhat large, and there is no immediate or
remote prospect of the occurrence Of any thing
calculated to bring about a change in this par
tcular
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

Shall we have n Celebration among us
This question after being mooted for several
days has, we understand, at last been definitely
settled. The ladies' have expressed themselves
adverse to the idea Of going out of town
on the Fourth, and have decided on "celebra.
ting" at home. What the order of arrange.
ments will be, we are not informed, but Judging
from demonstrations made on previous occa.
sions, we can safely predict an entertainment
that will reflect credit OH its originators, and
prove suitable for the glorious day which it will
commemorate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

FIRE.-About ten o'clock last evening fire
broke out on Washington street, between Union
and 1alsted streets. The fire was first discov-
cred in the carpenter and joiner shop of Mr..
Johnson, from whence it communicated to the
First Congregational Church, which was entire.
ly destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown,
supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
Chicago Daily Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

.S5@ We have been several times asked
whether deputy Collector could appoint a sub.
deputy Collector. This question has probably
been suggested by communication which APP
peared in the Times Of last week. We are not
prepared to give positive answer, but are
strongly inclined to think the thing can't be
done. Unless it is specially conferred on the
deputy Collector by law, which we have no rea-
son to believe is the case, he has no appointing
power whatever
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

81 The Hummng Bird has been thorough
ly repaired and furnished with new boiler.
She again made her appearance on our waters
last Friday. 1t would be difficult to find a bet
ter paying piece of property in the boat line
than the Humming Bird has been during the
last year, although she makes no pretensions to
rank with the other river boats in strength,
speed or capacity. Since her recent overhaul
ing she appears better than ever calculated for
successful prosecution of the business in
which she is employed. All will rejoice in the
continued success Of her deserving proprietor
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
The Lansing State Journal has candid arti-

The Lansing Slate Journal has candid arti-
Gle on the proper disposal Of the swamp lands
granted by Congress to this State-recom-
mending the appropriation Of proceeds of sales
to literary fund.-" TO be held in reserve, and
the interest distributed raeably 10 the primary
school fund, the Normal School, and to the es-
Enlistment of Union or preparatory schools.
The amount Of swamp lands to which the State
holds title, is about 100000 acres, which at a
moderate estimate it is supposed will net from
s !, 900, 900 TO $2000,000. There is question
whether the primary school fund will demand
any further additions beyond what it receives
from the primary school interest fund and the
tax of one mill on the dollar Of the assessed
value of the properly of the State, which at the
increased valuation Of property OF the State,
under the new law will be fully double what it
has heretofore been. All that can be realized
for number of years from the sale of these
lands will be no more than adequate to the es-
adjustment Of intermediate, or preparatory
schools, which are now the great want of our
educational system; but it may reasonably be
supposed that with the preparatory system in
successful operation, the parent institution will
in time require additional expenditures to ena-
BILE her to do justice 10 the accessiOns which she
will receive from the preparatory schools and
in this view it strikes us that provision should
be made for the reversion Of portion of the
fund at future day in aid Of the parent institu-
ton, which, though it subserves a very fair pur-
pose in its present field of labor, is manifestly
inadequate to much greater usefulness with its
present resources. Washtenaw Wing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

VERY TRUE.-The New York .Jonrnai of
Commerce says: Whoever undertakes to
concilate abolitionsts BY meeting them half
way, will fail in his object, and will be
worse hated and maligned than the slave
holders themselves. All experience proves
this"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
The Pittsburgh Despatch saws that

FAsT.-The Pittsburgh Despatch says that,
on Saturday week, the fast train on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, when near Greensburgh, attain.
ed the extraordinary speed ofeigh,y miles per
hour! A perfectly straight stretch of ten miles
was run in seven and a half minutes. This,
we believe is one mile to the hour faster than
the quickest English time.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

WHAT is JOY ?-The honey of existence real
ly benefited and agreeable as one feels after be-
ing cured of the tooth-ache BY the use of the Pain
Killer. 1t is proper to add that almost every 9TH
er description of pain is removed by its applica-
ton. Sec advertisements
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 30, 1853.

az The election news reaches US slowly.
Nearly all the intelligence we have received out
of our immediate neighborhood has come by
way Of hicago, and gives the result only in
few of the most populous counties. We have
enough however to enable us to form pretty
accurate opinion as to what has been the ex-
preston Of Michigan in relation to the liquor
traffic. The vote of the State has not been
large, but it has been decisive. The majority for
the law may be put with safety as high as ff-
teen or twenty thousand and will he about in
the proportion of four to one. Not county
yet heard from has gone against it. 1t has even
triumphed in Detroit where its enemies have put
forth desperate efforts. AS a general thing but
little opposition has been manifested, and those
from whom opposition was most apprehended
have to very large extent lent material aid in
the accomplishment of this encouraging result.
The Michigan Liquor Law will go into effect
under the most hattering auspices. The feel
ing in favor of a strict prohibitory law is deep
and pervading, and with no class is it more so
than with those who have been, and are now,
living examples of the evils of intemperance.
1t has been said that public sentiment in this
State was not prepared for the law, and that con-
sequently if passed it would not be enforced.
This objection must now be considered as en-
phaticay senced. That the law is enforced
in Vermont we have evidence in perceptible
decrease Of taxation, and the more than usual
prevalence Of good order. Yet in that State,
after most active exertions in behalf of the law,
public sentiment proved to be pretty equally di-
vided on the question of its adoption. Com
pared with the last campaign there, ours has
been comparatively quiet one. But little ef-
fort has been made, and without the influence
Of any undue excitement deliberate express
ion of public sentiment has been obtained that
is without parallel for unanimity in any SINH
lar instance, and can not justify its friends in al
lowing transgressions of the law to 90 unno-
ticed. We look forward with hope for thor
ough, effectual, and general enforcement Of all
its provisions. Supposed defects in the law, or
questions as to its constitutonalty, should not
prevent faithful and determined effort for that
purpose. Let the merits Of this law be tested
as soon as possible, and if any of these objec-
tons prove valid the next legislature can easily
frame another under which the wishes ofthe peo-
pie can be carried into effect without violating
any constitutional provisions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

SUPERINTENDENT OF LIGHT HOUSES, &c.,
The PreSS.-President Pierce, in one thing at
least uses an official cement, Of quality and
power, somewhat known though not generally
appreciated. We mean in the appointment of
practical Printer. Editors-none of your steal
the.trade," bogus, representatives of the craft
of-crafts," but Smon-pure, thorough-drilled,
practical printers men, whose business educh-
ton has taught them, and who teach mankind
a knowledge of mankindSand the rights of "a
man for a that" In this State, several of the
most prominent Offices Of the Government have
been given to members of the craft-editorial the
Collector Of Detroit, John Harmon, Formerly
of the Free Press,) the Superintendent of
Lighthouses for the Lakes, Nose" Hawks, (of
the Alegan Record, Jas generous.hearted men
as ever had souls. Then, there is Thorn. F..
Broadhead, and although not "to the manor
born" printer, yet, from his very nature and
long association, years since " taken into the Or
DER" and recognized as one Of 'em is the-to-be
Postmastcr of Detroit. Such appointments, of
men deservedly popular with the craft--and, as
consequence, with the masses-has given
General Pierce an "Archimedes' 6blcrum," "a
base, solid as the people, a power more potent
than has ever before been obtained by any Pres
ident within our remembrance. However much
we differ with Gen. Pierce and his party--and
these differences are as wide and distinct as our
true Republican principles can differ from his
Locofocoism, we still congratulate him upon his
appointments referred to. fDet. Trib.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

The INSTINCTS OF ABoLITIoNIsM-IIepry
Ward Beecher, brother of Mrs. Stowe, made
speech at the recent anniversary of the Amer
lean Anti-Savery Society in New York, in which
he used the following strange slough character
istic language:
"My earnest desire is that Slavery may be
destroyed by the manifest power of Christiani-
ty If it were given me TO choose whether it
should be destroyed in fifty years by selfish
commercial influences, or, standing for seventy
five years longer, be the spirit and trophy of
Christ, had rather let it lnger twenty-five
years more, that God may be honored and not
mammon, in the destruction of it,"
This declaration exhibits abolitionism in all
its deformity and hideousness. Its coven foot
is made visible to every eye. Unless the abo-
litionists can have slavery abolished in their own
way and in their own time, they would prefer
that the event should be adjourned Indefinitely.
In other words if slavery could be abolished in
fifty years through natural causes, or by the ac-
ton Of the shareholders themselves, the aboli-
tionists would not like to have it occur, provid-
ed that a quarter Of century later they could
secure the same end through their means, leav-
ing in the meantime the objects of their solicit
tude-a whole generation Of them-in bondage
and in chains.
We call especial attention TO this declaration
of one of the leading abolitonsts in the coun-
try. 1t is not often that the real designs of the
agitators are so thoroughly discovered to the
world by one of their "plars." Even Greedy
cannot stand it, and bolts the track. 1t is too
much for him, for, after commenting pretty Sc
verely upon the moral Of the proposition, he ad-
ministers the following rcbuke to the Rev. Mr..
Beecher:
Most certainly, the Parable of the Good
Samaritan would not have improved by sup
Elementary regret that the man who fell among
thieves had not lain mangled and bleeding half
day longer until some Priest or Levite had
come along who would have had compassion on
him."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

MICHIGAN CENTRAL CoLLEGE.-The ground
has been located for the buildings designed for
College purposes on the emnence adjoining the
village, north. The location is pleasant and
slightly, and evnces good taste on the part OF
the Committee. Arrangements are in progress
to commence forthwih and we learn that the
work of excavating the ground room is already
commenced. When completed, it will add
much to the beauty, wealth and population OF
our thriving town. fIilsdale Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
Pacific Ra,lroad Conven,Ion.

A proposition for holding a Pacific Railroad
Convention has been suggested by portion of
the press. Its object is to be concentration
of influence and unity of effort in favor of
the central route to the Pacific. This has st.
Louis for its starting point, and is the one in
which the people of the Northwest are most
directly interested. No time or place has yet
been designated, but Chicago has been IN ention-
ed as being one of the most convenient and ac-
eessible points for holding the convention.
~" For our latest news during the past
week we have been indebted to Chicago papers
politely furnished by Capt. Brown.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

During the discussion between Drs. Draper
and Watson at Boston, DR.. W. stated that in
the course of four years and halfhe had taken
from the citizens of Boston and vicinity, one
hundred barrels of blood and had admins ered
nine pounds of mercury!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

The ERIcssoN.-The work of removing the
machinery of the Ericsson is completed, and she
is to be towed from her dock in Williamsburg
to the foot of 18th ST., N. r., for the purpose Of
receiving her new and powerful engine, and 9th
er machinery, nearly all of which is in readiness
to be placed on board The shaft, bed plates
and water wheels are the only parts which have
been retained in her. The owners are confident
that the Ericsson will be in readiness for sea
the first of September next. N. Y. Express.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
MARRIED..

In the city of Grand Rapids, on the 25th inst,
by the Rev. A, j. Eldred, WILLIAM N ANGEL,
of Grand Haven and Miss ANN M. EVERTS, of
the former place.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

THAcKERY-The Paris correspondent of the
Boston Atlas writes:
81 saw Mr.. w. M. Thackeray, " Pendenis, "
day before yesterday, strolng along the Boul-
levard des ltaIiens; he has just come out by the
Canada, and is looking very well and in fine
spirits. He speaks in the most enthusiastic
manner of the United States, and contempates
returning there very shortly to reside perma-
nently."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

.sSS@asee, A full attendance of the members of
5N<vS= Ottawa Lodge, No 46, l. o. o. F. is
S''Wyx<~ requested this evening "wednesday,
at the Lodge Room. as important business is
pending. BY order Of the n. G..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
TOLEDO, June l6.

RAILROAD AcCIDENT.-An oak tree, five feet
in diameter, fell across the track of the South
ern railroad, about IL o'clock last night, ~
miles east Of Laporte. The night express train
from Chicago with five cars and over $50 pas
sengers, ran over it near midnight. A fireman
was killed, and an engineer and A second class
passengers badly hurt. Engine and tender ru-
ined, baggage and second class ear upset, first
passenger car smashed, and $50 feet Of track
torn up.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

The Jail at Burlington, VT, is empty-its lock-
ups are deserted, and the doors may be thrown
open, for there is nobody TO escape.
Verdict Of the jury-The Maine law" did it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29

The Cincinnati Commercial says that new is
sues of counterfeit "Twos" and "Fives" on
the State Bank Of Indiana are anoat in that
City.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-29
New YORK, June Is.

The following is list of the killed on the
New York and Erie railroad, at Susquehanna;
Walter b. Arnold Engineer; Michael Casey,
laborer; Patrick Kennon, Catharine Casey,
Catharine Staminely. Wounded, Ellen Collins,
Ellen p. Stoddard, Gilbert Hall, young Arnold,
son of the engineer, and some others who were
blown into the river. Mr.. Arnold, the engineer,
and two other victims, were buried yesterday
with much soemnty, all the stores in Susque-
hanna being closed and draped in mourning.