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Southern shield., 1853-09-17

north to avoid the diseases of south
 ern attitudes, as far as practicable, on
 the other. It should pass through a country fertile enough to furnish sub sistence to those employed upon it, land healthy enough 10 offer induce |ments for permanent settlement.- It should be made means of defence |against Indian aggression, and in- |strumental in carrying out treaty |tipulations with Mexico, so as to supersede the necessity of keeping regular troops stationed on the from
 tiers of Texas and New Mexico, as at
 present, at an enormous expense. It
 should be, as far as practical ble, at it's starting point, in line due east and west, so as to connect with the rail- roads of the Atlantic States, and
 make them tributary 10 its support, while it in turn furnish them with freight and passengers. It should be so low down the Mississippi that the produce of the more northern regions might be carried down by the cur rents of the rivers that flow from the AIleghanies, thus making nature tri- butary to it's success, and at the same time avoiding the delays and expense |of transportation against those cur
 rents by steam.
 By adopting such location as the
 one proposed, not only would the work be source of unbounded bless ings to the country, but it would
 benefit the people of the States by
 becoming a feeder to the railroads and canals already in existence, under
 the auspices of individual or State enterprise. According to our notion,
 by having it's Eastern terminus at the
 Mississippi all interference with State rights would be avoided, as it is pre-
 sumed that should it at any point be-
 yond that river be required to pass
 through the Territory of Texas, or
 any other State, there would be no
 difficulty whatever in procuring not
 only the prompt consent of the State
 concerned, but also a cession of a
 right of way with whatever land
 might be required for its construction
 and support.
 Approximations have bsen enter
 tained that this road might interfere
 with the vested rights of States or Corporations, built will be seen that no result can ensue, inasmuch as none of the Sta tes west of the Mississippi,
 have any such rights to be affected. To them the construction of the pro-
 posed railroad would be as unqualified blessing, while to those East of the ''father of waters" in which individ : ual or State enterprise has been ex- erted, the road would be nothing more or less than a vast feeder, de- posting its stores on the western
 banks of that river, to be transported by State canals or railroads wherev-
 er the demands of trade might indi- cate. We shall probably say more of this hereafter.
Southern shield., 1853-09-17

ARREST OF MURDERER AND HICH- WAY RoBBER.-On the 4th day of July last, near Charleston, Kanawha county, Va, a man named John l Morley was murdered on thc high way, and from his person was taken three thousand dollars and some val uable papers. A man named Wm. Patton, alias Wm. Waller, who was seen in the murdered mans company the day of the murder, and who was suddenly missing, was suspected of having committed the murder. Pat ton was mate of the steamer Green wood. Two Cincinnati policemen, having received information that the murderer was in Campbell county, Ky., arrested him there on Monday. lon his person was large bowie knife covered with blood, dried on, and a revolver loaded heavily. He also had some gold in his possession, and says that large amount is on de- posit in this city. When questioned as to how the blood came on the knife, he replied: "I killed an Irish man few weeks since, but am too smart 10 tell who the man was, or lthe place where l murdered him."
Southern shield., 1853-09-17

HoGs-PKIcEs--THE CRoP.-The prospects of the next seasons sup ply of hogs are favorable for a mnch larger number than we have ever had. All accounts concur in the opinion that there will be large surplus in Kentucky. We have seen various persons from all tho South, western sections of the State who re- port hogs more abundant than ever, and the corn crops in the most promis- ling condition, and the hogs in all the counties they passed through as good conditioned and fat now as they usually are in November. This is presumptive evidence that feed is plentiful and to spare.
 We learn by a letter from St. Lou lis, to mercantile house in this city, that 10000 hogs were offered there at B cents net, but were refused.- We also learn that 5000 hogs were offered on Change in Cincinnati, by a house in Madison, Indiana, at 38 cents which were also refused.-The far mers along the Southern portion of the State are offering hogs at 2t cts. gross, on their farms. We present these facts without comment.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

OBITUARY--The Senate on Saturday, by the
decisive vote of 26 yeas to nays 8, passed the
House bill to repeal the charter of the Adrian
Insurance Company. Conceived in sin and
brought forth in iniquity, this illegitimate off:
spring of fraud and mammon, was knocked in
the head like blind puppy, before the innate
depravity of its nature had time to develope it.
seIf-as it was, it lived just long enough to
give unmisakeable evidence of its hereditary
meanness and malignity, and by turns whined
or snarled at the hand raised to strike it,
Thanks to the frmness of the Executive and
the Legislature, threats and whining were
without effect, and this bare-faced attempt to
introduce new era Of fraudulent banking was
promptly put down. 1t was fortunate, too, that
the stupidity of the managers of this concern
was in exact correspondence with their audac-
ty. Had they postponed their attempt until af-
ter the adjournment of the Legislature, it is to
be feared they might have gained time enough
to so fasten themselves upon the business and
currency of the State, as to render it difficult to
get rid of them. Their own folly was instru-
mental in bringing them to justice.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

GRAND RIVER MINERAL PAINT-It NAV not
be generally known abroad that a superior kind
of Mineral Paint may be taken out Of the bed of
the river in this city, to an almost unlimited
amount But such is the fact. To the Messrs.
Roberts belongs the credit of its discovery. In
quarrying stone last season, they came across
peculiar strata, which at once appeared to them
might be made use of as n new article Of Paint
They had specimen ground, which upon trial.
proved to be very superior article In color
it is somewhat lighter than the Ohio mineral,
and to our mind far superior in point of beauty.
Several buildings have already been painted
with it; and no doubt is entertained that, in
point of durability, and utility as proof against
fire, it will prove inferior to none in use
Grand River Eagle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
CINCINNATI, Saturday, Jan. Is, 1853.

THE GREAT WESTERN CONSPIRACY CASE
In the case of the United States against Cole,
Kissane and others, charged with burning the
steamer Martha Washington, Commissioner
Wilcox gave in his decision at noon to-day
He thought from the testimony, there is proba-
bic reason to suppose that the deed charged
was committed and he has held Cole and Kis-
sane to bail in $4,000 each, the two Chapins
and Captain Cummings in $4,000 each, and
Holland in $4,000, with two freehold securities
to appear at the next term Of the United States
Court. 1t is thought that the parties will give
the required security.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The Buffalo Courier says that some little in
terest has been created by rumor current a.
round town that a company of twenty have pur-
chased the exclusive right to use the "Calorc
Engine" on the lakes, and that they had made
the preliminary arrangements for the construc-
ton of quite number Of Propelors and Heat
ers-whch we suppose must be the substitute
for Steamers. We imagine that some of our
own enterprizng shipping interests have already
finger in the pie"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

Lieut.. Hunter, of the Navy, Henry May, and
others, appointed by Government to search for
GARDENERS silver mine in Mexico, have reached
Washington. They came in the British steam
er from Vera Cruz to Havana, thence in steam
er Isabel to Charleston. Gardiner remained in
Charleston. Their report has not transpired.
but it is believed will confirm the report of the
entire fraud. No mine could be found by the
Commissioners, though they travelled sixteen
hundred miles on mules in search of it. Har-
gous and other Americans returned with the
Commissioners. Senator Soule, Chairman of
the Gardiner Claim Committee, will give the
subject early attention. Det Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
Gov. Seymour of N. Y, in his late Message

Gov Seymour OF N. y, in his late Message
says in reference TO free trade 10Th Canada:
"Thc enlightened and liberal spirit of the age.
no less than the interest of commerce demands
the establishment of system of reciprocal
trade with the adjoining British Provinces
Their vast extent of coterminous boundary, the
character of their productions, and the nature of
their wants, their use Of n common language
with ourselves, and the similarity of habits and
customs, render free and unrestrained inter-
course and commerce with their population, of
great interest and Importance Our own state
is particularly interested in the adoption by the
general government, Of some measures calcutta
ted to effect this desirable result. 1t would in
crease the business of our canals, and add TO the
prosperity ofthe towns in the northern and west
ern sections of our State, and increase the com.
mercial Importance of the city of New York"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
WASHINGTON. Jan. %,

- w IUN, IT.
In Senate, the bill for recognizing the navy
has been made the special order for "Wednesday.
The committee on frauds are instructed to in
quire whether any individual has taken tax from
seamen on pretence of aiding the passage of any
act for their benefit
Hon. Robert J. Walker seems to be falling
in health daily.
Com. Stockton proposes an increase in the
navy of ten large steamers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The Constitution requires that bill for n
General Banking Law, shall not have effect un-
til it has been submitted to the people, at gen.
eral election, and been approved by majority
of the votes. So there can be no General Bank
ing Law, until two years from the last General
election
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

SPoT ON THE SUN.-A writer in the Delaware
Republican calls attention to an unusually large
spot on the Sum- which may be seen through
smoked or colored glass. The writer adds:
by rough measurement of the present
spot found its diameter to be about $4,000
miles, consequently occupying an area on the
suns surface Of S00OOO,OOO of square miles,
equal to four times the superficial contents of
our mighty earth. 1t serves to give some idea
of the stupendous bulk Of our solar orb when
such vast deduction may be made of its lumin-
Gus surface and yet any diminution of emitted
light be imperceptible.
ave have seen the idea somewhere suggest
ed by astronomers that these solar spots served
to produce hot summers and mild winters if
true we may consider our present winter an illus
tration."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
ii. II. E.
Yours,

Senator Upham, of Vermont, whose death
was announced by telegraph, a short tmea go,
died in Washington, Of small pox. His remains
were taken to the burial ground at 10 o'clock at
night, by the Sergeant-at-arms Of the Senate,but
the Sexton refused to receive them into the
vault. This forced the Sergeant to have grave
dug, and this was not finished until three o'clock
on Saturday morning.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
MILWAUKEE, Jan. "a

About 8 o'clock last night, n fire broke out in
Armstrong;, adjoining Rice's Theatre. In a
few minutes after the alarm, the building was
enveloped in flames, which soon spread to the
theatre, and completely Quilted it. The saloon
was burned to the ground. The walls of the
theatre, being of brick were left standing. The
total loss must be about $4,000. BotiI build
ings, we believe, were insured.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
A BAuBLE-The new imperial crown or Ma

A BAUBLE.-The new imperial crown or Ma
poleon ILL., is said to be, not only master-work
of the jewellers art, but one which will surpass
every ornament in its richness in pearls and pre-
cous stones. The jeweller, Lemonnier, has
been sent to Russia to purchase various costly
stones, and the Princess Matilda, who has coli
lection of rare black pearls, has placed them all
at the disposal Of the artist entrusted with the
ornamentation of the crown, which is to be CON-
pleted by the end of the year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

A dispatch dated Philadelphia. Jan. 10th says
that the Supreme Court 10 the case of the Lake
Shore railroad that morning granted an injunc-
tiont asked for by the Pittsburgh Company re-
straining the franklin Canal Co., from laying
rails or using their road from Erie to the Ohio
line
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

LIEUT.. NJ. +. MAURY, of the National Obser-
vatory, Washington, read scientific paper, last
evening, in Broadway Tabernacle, in demonstra-
ton of the theory that the water of the ocean
circulates by means of double current-one
setting from the equator to the poles and the
other from the poles to the equator Its aim
was to show, also, that the great currents of the
ocean are as perfectly in accordance with law
and order as the "harmony of the spheres :" the
Gulf Stream and other oceanic currents could
not have existed had the sea water not been salt
that salt was one Of the most powerful
agents in oceanic circuation whence comes
the salt in water--how shell and marine insects
become important agents in vegetation and
modifying climates--how these little creatures
build their houses and cells--and how they
prevent the sea from becoming more and more
salinous. The lecture was interesting and in
structive.
Lieut.. Maury is one of the most remarkable
men on this continent, and for punctual scientific
requirements, and thorough acquaintance with
natural philosophy, stands as an equal among
the most distinguished uarants of both Hemis-
pheres. Bet. Advertiser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

FUNNY ARGUMENT.-A correspondent of the
Boston Investigator fancies that he knocks the
logic of infdelity into cooked hat by the fol-
lowing query: (which was first, the egg that
produced the first chicken, or the hen that laid
the first egg?"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25,


From Mexico, we learn that Vera Cruz has
seconded the plan of Guadalavara. The move
ment began at the Castle of San Juan, among
the troops which were to embark for Tampico.
Certain parties in the city had an understanding
with many in the Castle and the signal was the
extinguishment of the light in the light house.
Accordingly, no sooner was the light exinguish-
ed, than lights began to move through the city,
giving the signal usual on such occasions: and
it resulted in the rejection of the authority of
the government. Gen. Arista did not join in tho
outbreak. Cordova has joined in the Vera Cruz
movement, and it was expected that Orzaba
would also join, although the government had
strengthened the garrison. The city of Mexico
was being fortified; but the papers speak satir-
ically of the bravery of the government troops.
The Indians in Texas have renewed their dep.
relations in the vicinity of San Antonio.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

THE JAPAN ExPfDtioMLThe Boston Post
publishes the following extract from letter re-
ceived from gentleman who had just returned
to this country from trip to China, relative to
the feelings of the Japanese toward the Expedi-
ton of Com. Perry:
al was Informed by gentleman-a native of
Japan, that the Emperor is ready for the Amer
lean expedition. He exhibited letter to me,
which he has just received from one of his coun-
trymen, then on the island of Jeddo. That the
people kept strict look out all over the coast !;
and their fires were already burning on the
mountains at night, in order to be prepared in
case the squadron should appear at night. One
million of soldiers are ready and at hand. The
coast is all set with guns, while in the bay of
Jeddo, where the feet is expected, there are
countless war junks, and the whole bay is sur
rounded with innumerable forts. The expedi-
ton will lind the Japanese much better soldiers
than they anticipate. The presents had better
have been left at home. A trade will not soon
be opened with that country, except by force. "
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

The Grand Jury to-day indicted b. LASER, late
a Clerk in the Treasury Department, for muir
der by administering strychnine to young wo-
man under peculiar circumstances. Bail was re-
fused, and he was committed for trial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
BosToN, Jan. ID

BOSTON, Jan. Ia.
The Legislature to-day filled seventy-two va
cances, giving the wings AZ majority on joint
ballot.
Hon. John M. Clayton has been elected U. S.
Senator from Maryand,fo the term of six years.
Gov. Clifford was duly inaugurated as Cover
nor of Massachusetts to-day, and delivered the
usual address Mr.. Huntington (whig) is Lieut..
Governor.
The Common Council of New York city have
appointed committee to receive Gen. Pierce
on his way to Washington.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

We learn from the Buffalo Rough Notes, that
Messrs Richmond & Co., of this city have sold
to Mr.. W. E. Roelfson, of Detroit, the barque
E. B. Morgan for $4,000, the brig Caroline, for
$4,000, and the schooner Mount Vernon for
$4,000. The sale was part cash and part paper,
running through eighteen months.
Chicago Advertiser
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
New ORLEANS, 25th.

New ORLEANS, 25th.
The Steamship Empire City arrived with Ha-
vana dates to the GOTH Martin Galino, Secre-
tary of the Captain General has been removed.
His successor is expected from Spain on next
Steamer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The floods, during the present month, have
been as disastrous as at any period in our hsto-
ny, chiefly in the interior from the overflow of
small streams Doubtless there has been much
damage done along The Ohio from the present
rise but the river is not as high by six or eight
feet as it was in ls47. The railroads, canals
and bridges throughout the west have suffered,
and many lives have been lost. Gin. Times
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case
of the State against the cities of New Orleans
and Baltimore concerning the McDonough will,
has rendered decision adverse to the above
cities.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The reported refusal of the Seminole Indians
to emigrate according to the treaty is confirmed
by the Florida papers, They had deserted their
villages and were secreted in the swamps.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

The Cincinnati Atlas says, there are IN that.
city over three hundred spiritual circles which
meet nightly; and st. Louis paper says that
in that city there are over a thousand. members
of similar circles.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

There is some talk in England of introducing,
the Maine Liquor Law. In England 10000
houses are opened for the sale of intoxicating
drinks, at cost of sixty.ive millions of pounds
annually.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. Q, 1853.
CoRREcrIos.-We partly beg the pardon of

CoRREcTIoN.-We partly beg the pardon of
our California Correspondent, for an error that
lies somewhere between us. 1t may be our
eyes ought to have been sharper, and it may be
he ought to write more readable hand. On
looking more closely at the manuscript of
"Scribblings by the Way, No. q" we find that
the date should be "July TO-" instead of" Nov.
TO-" Will our readers please notice this cor
rection
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

New YORK, Jan. "a.
The decision Of the U. s. Supreme Court in
the Kane extradion case hns been postponed
till tomorrow.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. ]

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IL.
A defalcation of $4,000 has been discovered
in the accounts Of subordinate in the office Of
the Reading railroad company.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN CHICAGo.-We
learn that good many gentlemen from neigh
boring cities are investingn Chicago Real
Estate. Yesterday Messrs. ]. b. Clark, and
c. Richmond, of Detroit, purchased blk 10, Sec
33, at 5000 per acre, cash; and blk 81 and a
half of SO, for $1,000 per acre, half cash down.
The above property is about three and half
miles from the city.
These are pretty fair prices for what our
neighbors have heretofore been pleased to term
"the swamp in which Chicago is situated" and
yet it is supposed are not more than half what
they will be, year hence. [Chcago Jour.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

Washington correspondents state that the
project of a convention relative to the fisheries
and reciprocal trade with the British North
American Province, which was sent out to Eng
land three or four weeks ago, is expected back
the last Of this month. Mr. Grund, writing to
the Herald says, "There is little chance Of
its passing the Senate. Among other things,
it provides that colonial vessels may OBJ.
tain American resisters. This would bring
colonial ship builders in direct competition with
ours: and as our builders are obliged to pay
duties on several articles used in their construc.
tion-iron cordage, &c.-which the colonists
obtain free of duty, the advantages which the
latter would obtain are manifest Independent
of this, Congress desires to take the initiative
in any measure of reciprocal trade. 1t is also
contended that it would be an ample exchange
for the freedom Of the fisheries, for the United
States to do away with the. duty of twenty per
cent.,which is now imposed on fish brought there
in British vessels" bet. Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

W~ Sundry Legislative Documents from
Senator HARRIS, Representative JENNIsoS and
" BOB" COLLINS are received Our thanks, gen.
tlemen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-02

Mr.. Mills statute of Gen. Jackson was appro-
priatey inaugurated at Washington, on Satur-
day. Senator Douglas pronounced a splendid
Grafton. The artist afterward stepped forward,
and was warmly greeted. The statue was un-
yelled, amid the paudts of the crowd. Upon
"Born, March Is, 1857" and on the West,
Died, June 8, l843."