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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-05-20

EvANSvILL ; n T MaNUFACTORY.
Spring Fashion, CentLsmen's Hats.
T SHALL Introduce my Spring style Of G-ntiemen's
Hats. on Saturday. March 5th. The style and shape
Is admirably neat and the qualify the best that fine ma
terials and good work manship possibly produce.
! am now ready To take orders. Persons sending or
ders from distance, mas rely on their being promptly
and carefully niied. =. vAU1IER-
mari First street Cd door above Main.
GARDEN AND CIR ASS SEEDS.
CHOICE LOT OF GARDRN SEEDS, genuine and
"A fresh Also: TIMOTHY and RED TOP Sc, d. pure and
IRE sh for sale by HOk BROOK & WOODLAND.
MARIE
BUTCHER SHOP.
WIN. PAYNE has removed his Butcher Shop fro:c
wv the corner of Vine and First Streets 10 half q
and Sycamore where he would be pleased his old
aud customers, keeping hand ms he does,
cellent assortment Of Fresh Meats, &c.
novlu WIN. PAYNE.
30 DTS AND SaOSS.
90 cases Calf. Goa and Grained Boots, and Mems
ZJ fine Calf shoes just received for sale by
mh2i MORGAN. KEEN a PRESTON.
MT STUFFS, TwEEDS, &C.
ID cases usi received embracing every variety Of
IL quality and co,or.
Bales Ticking. tt
~ pes of blk Cloths and Cassimeres, To all OF
which te the particular attention of the trade
mhs4 MORGAN. KEEN & PRESTON.
80, 0OO.as'SS%S @ 90 G ;sa.ass:'
$500 do Beeswax.
Our arrangements such that we can always pay
the very hig est market price in Cash for the above
tcles. X A. HOLDEN * 20,
I'M it.c a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-05-20
CINCINATICLOTHING STOIsI
NEAT DOOR C. BELL, DRrsessr. xArE STRAIT
lrf Evansville. Ind.

Messrs. AHLE2.
ERiNG Il BRUM
MES Lave just re-
ceived from their
mandatory in Gin
cinnati, the latest
New York style Of
Fall and Winter
Clothin 2; all Of
which arc made *
trimmed i'm the
best manner. un-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-05-20
AND FOREIGN EXPRESS

TINE public respectfully informed that now
i prepared TO give Increased facility and dispatch for
sporting aud from the East merchandise, paeka
ges parcels bank notes aud specie and can assure all
who patronss quick dispatch throughout the year.
having railroad communication from Cincinnati To the
East Each express in charge Of rusty messengers
with iron safe for better security Of vau
ables. ~ .Hf t.rfsl rrt az.
We collect s notes, or drafts ill orders for goods
or pay bills ia places where have Offices.
Ex ircsscs for ~ Louis, Madison, Indianapolis, Gin
cnDai Cleveland Pittsbury, and all parts Of the East
leave daily at 10. A. NJ.
For Lexii gton and Frankfor at p. NJ.
For California by each mail steamer from New York
...- ADAMS ~ CO >
S.A. JONES, Agent,
,novI7 '52 " ONCE SD Main ST.. Louisville.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-05-20

VPFor sale In Evansville by
ape ORNBR0OK & WOODWARD.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1853-05-20

lust RECEsvEO.-Alar large and general assort-
- ment II Locks and atehes from the factory OF I'd
war ., Morris * Co., and for sale low by
T.. NJ. GRlFFrrH.
ap3 Sign Of the Mill Saw.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

The present wheat crop of Michigan will
doubtless far exceed that of any previous year
in quantity, and IL possible in quality. Most
hattering accounts continue TO reach us from
every quarter. This season must prove pros
vest is approaching, new and better facilities for
reaching market are being extended TO their
doors, which must enable them to command q
good price for the fruits Of their industry.
In many parts Of the country the wheat har-
vest has commenced, and is represented as being
abundant. The reports which were in circula.
ton some time since respecting injuries to the
growing crop in some of The neghborine
States prove to have been exaggerated
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
The Canvass.

The statement of the county canvassers was
not handed us in season for our last issue. We
publish it this week. The result in the towns
first heard from had led us to expect more
thorough work in this county. We give one
hundred and six majority for the law. Small
as it Isl no one would, six months ago. have
vent ured to predict even this much. 1t is in
significant, only when compared with the over
wheming majorties given in almost all other
parts of the State. Nearly all the opposition
came from quarters where it was generally ex-
pected there would be the least. Those towns
that have been most noted for the excessive
use of spirituous liquors were almost unani.
nous for the law, while others, principally occu-
pied by a farming population, and where but
comparatively little drunkenness is known, went
strongly against it. The vote in most places
was light one. 1t was about two-thirds as
large as the one last fall, but not over half OF
the voters now in the county were out.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
The Fourth.

The anniversary day of our national indie
pendence appears to have been generally OBJ
served throughout the country. AS for our
own town we have not much to soy. The ju-
occasion. Our boys are brim full of patriotism.
They gave us good display of fire works, and
celebrated in Il way that would have received
the appreciation Of old John Adams himself.
AT Steels' Landing there was large gather
ing. The boats to and from that place were
crowded to their utmost capacity. The weather
was delightful, and everything was arranged to
the satisfaction of the multitude. The Grafton
has been made the subject of much compliment
ary remark
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
THE ATLANTA BANK.

In relation to the Atlanta Bank or shinplas-
ter concern, which Mr. Geo. Smith, Of Chicago,
is endeavoring to circulate in Illinois, the Au-
gusta Chronicle says:
at was chartered by the last Legislature, the
name Of one of the corporators (perhaps more)
having been introduced into the charter with
out his knowledge, privity or consent. A year
or more, after the charter was granted, George
Smith & CO., of Chicago, Ill.,, suddenly appear
ed in Atlanta, just at the time the subscription
for the stock was to be made, and when the
books were opened they took all but ten shares.
board Of directors is formed not one Of whom,
Mr. Higginson informs us, lives in Atlanta, and
they elect President and Cashier, neither of
whom reside or are known there, and the first
issue of their bills is made, before any officer of
the bank has reached Atlanta, in Chicago, lll..
and other points in Wisconsin and the North
West. Mr. Higgnson is just now on his way
to Atlanta TO commence the Banking business
there, weeks, perhaps months, after the bills of
The Bank have been circulated in Illinois and
Wisconsin. "Smith a. Co." own all the stock
"but ten shares" these ten shares are owned
by persons who constitute the board of Direct
ors. Mr. Higginson The President owns one
share! The Board Of Directors, therefore are
the mere creatures Of Smith g. So, whom they
make and unmake by nod or vote; they are,
therefore compelled to do the bidding of Smith
g. Co, or lose their places. Mr.. Higgnson, too
who only owns one share, comes to Atlanta
not because Of any interest he has in the Bank,
OBJ other property for he has none there, but SIM
ply to obtain bis salary as President, which
Smith e. Co. agreed to pay him. He is, there
| fore virtually an employee Of Smith d Co., and
must do their bidding or lose his place. What
power, then, has he to controlthe action of'the
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
Arrived.

Among recent arrivals in town we notice that
of GEO. ToRREY, Esq, formerly editor of the
Kalamazoo Telegraph, and more recently keeper
of the Grand River Light House. For many
years Mr.. ToRREY has acted a conspicuous part
in Michigan politics, but the complete over
throw of the late wing party, to which he al
ways lent an enthusiastic support, and with
doomed him to sudden political grave.
He has considerable landed interest in this
county, principally in Holland, where we learn
he has now taken up his residence and launched
out into numbering operations.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
CALL FOR WORLDS TEMPERANCE MEETING

CALL FOR WORLDS TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Whereas, at a Meeting convened in the City
of New York, on the 10Th of May, 1853, prepar-
atory to Worlds Temperance Convention in
the City of New York, during the Worlds Fair,
it was RESOLVED, That such Convention be held
in said city on the 9th of September next; and
Whereas, The undersigned were appointed n
Committee Of one from each State, Territory
and Province, to call such Convention.
Therefore, In ful6lment Of our appointment,
and with the full conviction of the wisdom and
utility of such Convention we do hereby heart
lily issue an invitation to all temperance associ-
atoms and organizations, based on the principle
of entire abstinence from the use and sale Of
all intoxicating liquors rs n beverage, to appear
by their repre- sentatives, in the City of New
York, on the 9th of Sept. next, at ten o'clock,
A, NJ, with view of continuing in session four
days, holding public meetings and transacting
such business as may come before them more
especially in reference to the enactment of a
prohibitory law, like the Maine Law, by the gov
ernments of all States and nations And we do
furthermore extend our invitation to the friends
of temperance in every part of the World, as
suring them of cordial welcome to the meet
ing, and an opportunity to exhibit fully the ad-
vance of the cause In their own respective dis
tricts.
r. H. Walworth, ". Y, D.. b. Peck Me-, T..
E. Powers, Vt, T. b. Jones, N. H., G. L. Me-
Curdy, Mass, A. c. Barstow, r. l., N. Hewitt,
Conn, T. b. Segner, N. j., E. w. Jackson, Pa,
]. W. Evans, Del, G. Savage, ID. c., c. Keener,
Nd, J. H. Cooke, Va, c. F. Deems, N. c., J. b.
O'Nei, s. c., ]. H. Lumpkin, Ga, ID. Chandler,
Ala, w. II. King, Miss, Ii. Archre, Flor, II.
g. James, Ark, s. +. Cary, o., w. Hannaman,
Ind, b. s. Edwards, ILL.,, l. Litton, Tenn, Oh.
Eginton, KY, J. Gridley, Wis, A. Billiard, Mo-,
M. ID. Dimtry, La, c. s. Ames, Min, c. Loom
is, Texas, c. Mason. Iowa, G. NJ Briggs, CAL,
Geo. AberDethy, Oregon, s. l.. Tiley, N. Bruins
wick, j. Douge, Canada. Committee.
All papers friendly to this object will do us
favor by inserting this call in their columns
Will our friends in Canada. New Brunswick,
England, Scotland, &C., aid us in its wide ciicu-
lation.
N. B. Some of the above named individuals,
at distance, have not been heard from, but the
Convention assumed the responsibility Of using
their names
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JULY 6, 1853.
The New Tax Law.

Our exchanges from all parts of the State
give very satisfactory accounts of the work
ing of the new tax law. Since the law has
gone into operation, more thorough under
standing of its provisions has prevailed, and
there seems now to be general acquiesence
in the opinion that its effect will be most salu-
tary. So far, it has been more successful than
could have been expected considering the pow
erfol prejudice it had to encounter in the out
set. This prejudice is evidently fast wearing
away. In fact it never had much other founda-
ton than In the instigation of a comparatively
few individuals who under less searching en-
actments have managed to escape large and
just proportion of the public burden. This
class will hereafter find but little sympathy with
the majority, and will be in no wise formidable
in their opposition. As near as we can gather
the supervisors are favorably impressed with re-
gard to the law and have manifested DISPOSE
ton, in which they have been eminently sue.
cessfu, to comply strictly with all its require
ments. Their services have been, laborious but
not so difficult as was anticipated. These will
be far less arduous hereafter for the people
will be more familiar with such duties as are
required of them under the law. As it now
stands there are doubtless some defects that
will render slight amendments Of the law nee
essary at the mex. session OF the Legislature.
But we apprehend no successful effort to pro-
cure any radical change. 1t is certainly more
effective than any other law having the same
purpose in view, that has yet been framed, and
it will not be readily abandoned for one of a
more doubtful and less stringent character.
In every county where we have learned the
particulars Of the assessment recently taken,
there has been a great Increase both in the
amount of property put on the roll, and also in
the rate at which it has been assessed. In
many cases the amount of the assessment is
more than three, and in some instances four
times as much as it was last year, and in none
is it less than doubled. In Ottawa County the
proportional increase is not as large as in many
of those that are older and more popuous.-
This may be accounted for from the fact that
there is here but comparatively little of that spe-
cies of personal property that has hitherto al
most entirely escaped the observation of the as
SCISSOR, and from the additional fact that we
have a larger proportion of wild lands that have
always been assessed at nearly or quite their
full value. We believe the supervisors Of this
county have discharged their duties as faithfully
as those of any other, and that the smaller rate
of increase in our assessment as compared with
the assessment in many other counties, is ow-
ing TO no official shortcomings, but simply to
the just and equal operation of the new tax
| law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
Is usiness.

There has been great increase of business
with our forwarding merchants. Some estab-
lishments we are told, are now doing twice as
much business in that line as they were last
year. The sum total of both our exports and
imports will reach high figure this season.
Judging from present appearances we think the
amount of lumber sent from the county will
exceed that of any previous year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
EIcctioii.

We are not able to give any thing like the
full official vote Of the State this week on the
liquor law. Twenty-Five counties rs reported,
give over $4,000 majority. Clinton County
alone of all from which we have heard, gives II
small majority against the law. About Il two
thirds vote has been polled. The majority in
the State will probably reach 10000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

CAss ON TEMPERANCE.-A friend-a Demo-
cratic politician of Dote-himself an example Of
entire abstinence, never having, he informs us
tasted intoxicating liquor but once in his life,
and that when q small lad-hands us the fol-
lowing letter from Gen. Cass, on the subject of
total abstinence. Our friend thinks it has never
been published
DETROIT, Sd July, lS47.
DEAR SIR Il have received your letter, and
certainly if my experience and example can lend
any aid to the great cause Of Temperance, they
shall not be withheld from those who seek to
know them. have never tasted spirits in my
life, and therefore know their use can be dis
pensed with. Probably, few men have under
gone more fatigue, than have. The most nc
tive portion of my life was passed in a new
country on the very verge of civilization, and
much of it beyond, and have had my full share
of its exposures, exertions and privations, in
peace and in war. | have had too, my full
share of health might almost say, have en-
joyed uninterrupted health, and | am, therefore,
a living proof that ardent spirits are not neces-
sary for physical endurance, under any circum-
stances of toll or trial. Would there were no
living proofs that their use is too often desruct-
i've, almost always dangerous as he who travels
in that path can never say with confidence, 81
aoiH go thus far, and no farther"
1t was this conviction, which led me, when
Secretary of War, to authorize the communication
of the ration of ardent spirits previously issued
to the troops, for its equivalent in coffee and SUI
gar, which has since made part of the supplies
furnished to our army.
am, dear sir, truly yours,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

s5y| The Farmers Companion and HOrticul
t,ral Gazette has entered upon its second vol
ume. 1t is published at Detroit, and is furnish.
ed at the exceedingly low price of fifty cents &
year. All things considered, it is probably the
cheapest publication of the kind in the West
1t has large and able editorial corps, and is ex
pressly adapted to the wants of the Michigan
Farmers and TIorticuturaists.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

BosToN, June o.
The Newfoundland papers contain bitter com
plants of the manner in which the French Cut
ter drove The British fishermen from St.
Georges Bay. They say that the English ves-
sells were compelled to put to sea leaving be-
hind all their nets and fish, and that when some
vessels put back on account of the heavy sea,
they were fired into by the French Cutter.
The French commander when demonstrated
with, said they might thank their own Govern
ment who had driven the French from Saliva
dor.
The Legislature will probably strictly inves-
tigate the matter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
The idge.

We were agreeably surprised day or two
since on witnessing the rapid progress made in
building the bridge across the marsh to the fer
nv. 1t will shortly be in condition to admit
the passage of teams, and will be completed
much sooner than we had anticipated The en-
ergy of those who have its management is re-
ally creditable.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
New YORK, June %, 6 p. m.

Gov. Seymour has committed the sentence
of Thomas Leary to Imprisonment in the State
prison for life. Leary was to have been exc
cuted tomorrow for the murder Of his wife.
A dispatch from Washington says, the steam
err Princeton has been ordered TO the fishing
grounds, for the protection of American fisher
men from any insults that might be offered by
British vessels now on the ground.
A terrible riot occurred last night at the resi-.
dence of DR.. Geo. w. Wheeler, in Seventeenth
street, caused by the finding of some human
bones on the premises. A mob of three thou
sand persons collected, armed with clubs and
stones. Dr. WIS store and dwelling were at
tackled, the inmates driven out, and the prem-
SEES completely Quilted. Nobody kiled-some
police officers injured.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
Railroad subscr;uttous.

The people eastward are subscribing literally
to stock in the Oakland and Ottawa Railroad
An opportunity has been offered for our citi-
zens to lend helping hand, but with what re-
suit we have not been advised.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
A Storm.

On Saturday afternoon we were visited with
lightning, and driving wind from the lake.
During its prevalence the schooner John Lille
was capsized
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

Commercial IDEAS" says the Quarterly Re-
view, " are very exact concerning the beard
What chance would a gentleman with nous.
tache have of getting a situation in a bank p
Even too much whsker is looked upon with
suspicion. A clean shave is usually, as the
world goes, expected in persons aspiring to any
place of public trust"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

DEMOCRATIC SEcRETARY.-The first number
of this weekly, published at Sheboygan by
J. QUINTUs, has reached us. QUINTUs is well
known in this section rs the editor of the She
boygan Nieuwsbode, the only Holland paper
published in Wisconsin. We wish him success
in his more extended field Of labor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

We certify that the foregoing statement is
correct. Witness our hands, at Grand Haven,
Mich, this 9th day of June, 1853.
TIMOTHY FLETCHER, Chairman.
HoyT G. Posi-, Secy Of the Board.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
PlTTsBURGH, June 81.

Sunday night, canal boat in Wayne street
basin, took fire. and communicated to Clark d
Shaw's extensive forwarding house in Penn
street, which was consumed with most of tho
contents. The flames reached Reliance line,
and destroyed them and Bnghams, burning roof
Of the latter; most of the goods in two latter
saved. 1t is impossible TO estimate loss. The
merchandise in Clark g. Shaw's is, however,
principally covered by insurance. The build
ing belonged TO heirs in Hartford, Joseph Pat
terson and Shovenburger, mostly insured. Du-
ring the fire a narrow bridge across the basin
FELL precplating two hundred persons into the
canal; but none seriously injured.
man named Gray stabbed another named
McClosky, who died shortly after. Another
individual was killed by a sign board falling up
on him corner of Second and Souihfeld streets
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
NEWAYGO COUNTY.

This county has not heretofore elected the no.
tice and attention which its position and advan-
tages deserve. Nevertheless, 1t is settling. we
venture to say more rapidly than any other coun-
ty in the State, and will soon take a prominent
position among the northwestern countless
Through John A. Brooks, ESQ, one of the Su.
pervisors of that county, we learn few facts in
regard TO the increase within the past year
which will be of interest to most of our read
ers.
Last year the entire assessment of the conn
ty amounted only TO $4,000. This year it is
as follows.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

HARPER.-The July number is more than
usually interesting Those who have been ia.
miar with the scenery Of Lake George, or the
Upper Mississippi, will be interested in the arti.
clrs on those regions, and the truthful luslra.
tons with which they are accompanied. Con-
siderable space is occupied with the editorial
articles among which is one taking very able
and judicious view Of the school question, which
is now very exciting topic.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06

The proceeds Of Mr.. Mengher's lecture for
the benefit Of the N. Y. Volunteers will reach
about S2l50.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-06
BosToN, June %.

The steamer Ocean, which left last evening
for Hallowell, between and 10 o'clock went
ashore at Patchins Island. Passengers taken
off by steamer St. Lawrence. She will be q
total loss.