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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

BosToN, Jan. l4.-Gov. Clifford was sworn into
office today at noon and his message was immedi
ately transmitted to the Legislature. After refer
ring to the many distinguished deaths during the
wear he aludes to the recent national contest and
says though Massachusetts gave her vote for the
distinguished man who, through long career, prov
ed his patriotism and his title to the confidence of
his countrymen, yet she ready to unite with her
sister States in sustaining the constitution and per-
petuating the Union. He intimates that the State
debt should be met by direc, taxation.
He hopes that the fishery question will be satsfac
torily adjusted and the rights of the fishermen scru.
pulouSy maintained. He thinks that the tariff queS-
ton should be permanently adjusted with reference
to all the great interests of the country and that
Congress should repeal duties on all articles enter
ing in the process Of manufacturing. In allusion to
the Maine Liquor Law, he says that the cause of
morals never gained anything through iegitimate
legiSatons, and that its sevcrest wounds were in
cted by being dragged by its friends into the polit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

The Raleigh & Castor Road is completed, and
new cars are 20 be placed upon it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21
A Queer Card Table.

subscriber in Pennsylvania sends us the follow
lowing, for which he yonches: - Some years since
business calling me to New Orleans found myself
one evening steaming it down the Mississippi. The
night was raw and unpleasant and not having much
else to do most of the passengers betook themselves
to card-playing. The boat being much crowded, all
the tables &c, were seized upon and although
everything available was finally pressed into service
quite number were obliged to wait for others to
become tired. One party. however, observed, who
seemed determined 10 find a place Somearhere.
Their attention was at length attracted to the pie
thoric form of apparently Methodist clergyman,
who, extended upon several chairs, was peacefully
slumberng Quietly drawing up stool on either
side of him, they went to work The game was sim
gle-handed euchre. and the points were scored
with chalk upon the seepers coat, it presented
a curiousy variegated appearance. Notwithstan-
ding the game was by means quietly conducted.
the old gentleman slept calmly on, until one of the
players, becoming quite excited in some dispute
which had arisen about the game, and forgetting the
vitality of the card table, in adding emphasis to Il
proposition he was laying down, brought down his
cenched fist with considerable force immedi lately
upon the old genteman's stomach.
rambling cavernous sound followed and the
startled sleeper slowly assumed an upright position
violently struggling the while to recover the modi.
cum of air so rudeiy expelled. Almost choking with
laughter awaited the denouement Of the scene
Slowly surveying first one player and then the other
and then carefully scrutnzing his GEOGRAPHICALLY
adorned coat he at length very coolly said much t.
the disappointment of us all who were waiting for
some violent outbreak: Gentlemen, if YOU have
got through with this coat, have got another under
1t that is perfectly at your disposal. Be SO kind
however, to be little careful of your gesture 20
Knickerboctcr.
Bs~ l. is stated that the 1ate Amos Lawrence left
$4,000 to his relative, Mrs Pierce wife Of the
President elect
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

Judge Belts, of the United States Circuit Court, sit
ting at New York, has denied motion to quash the
indictments for manslaughter which pending against
the officers of The steamers Henry Clay and Reindeer
He ruled that under the law of Congress 1888 when
negligence, misconduct, inaenfion occurs on board
steamboat. by which the loss of life is caused the
persons guy of such misconduct &c are tri;bIe TO.
manslaugher in the United States Courts in the Dis
tict in which such offence may have been committed;
and that the United States Courts have jurisdiction over
all cases of the kind occurring in the navigabe wa
ters of the United States The trial will probably take
place without further delay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

The WEATHER.-It may be we'll, in the dearth
of news, to inform distant readers that we have
had delightful weather since Sunday last Cold
frosty nights, biting keen mornings, with beautiful
sunshine during the day. Who can't enjoy such
weather
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

Ba5~The BAteman Children performing in
Charleston to crowded houses
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

DEATH OF Mrs JAcKsoN1N 1S2s.-The sad hereav-
emen in the family of the President elect, reported The
other day, brings to the recollection of the New York
Times similar painful incident which occurred, with
almost equal suddenness, amidst the congratulations
that surrounded Gen. Jackson as President elect in
the winter of 1928. Mrs. Jackson taken sudden
ly i'll about the close of December on the eve Of her
prepal atoms. for removing 10 Washington, and in
very few days numbered among the dead 1t was
uHquesonaby the greatest and lasting shock of
The old Generals life, evenlu as it was with stirring
public and private incident. His heat, for all that
gave zest, 10 social and domestic intercourse, was
buried with the remains of who had been for near
y thirty Years the pride and JOY of the Hermitage
Her tomb he directed 10 be prepared for his
pulture, when his earthly career, in the dspensation
OF Providence, should be ended and the Injunction
was strictly carried out, sixteen years Afterwards
The CONSERVATION at and in the vicinity of the Hermit
age upon this sudden occurrence, universal and
heartfelt. 1t rendered doubly solemn by the fact
that il so quickly followed the shouts and Gonfres of
political triumph which welcomed the news of the
Generals election TO the Presidency. The city of
Nashville. had just been Illuminated by the promn-
ngs OF nelghbory Joy, and congratulations poured in
from all quarters of the Union, but none came with
bali the heartinesS that marked the daily greetings of
General and Mrs. Jackson from the lifelong friends
and neighbors from whose midst he was taken. Dur
ing the excited canvass of 1928. the domestic circle
OF the General was lncautlously aid uni usfaby in
vaded from certain distant quarters of the political
field. This the last act of his opponents that he
ever forgave. All others were in his declining years
overlooked as ebullltons of party-this touched him
nearly, and 10 the day of his death held as per-
sona He was indeed devoted 10 Mrs Jackson
They were chiIdless, but be made her blood relations
his children, adopting Of the young Donelsons
his son, Andrew Jackson, Jr., and making him
resduary egaee of his large estates in Tennessee and
Mississippi and bestowng advancement political and
pecunary, on all whom g Aunt jackson " deemed
worthy of his Kindness
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

DEATH OF SENARoR UPHAM.-Senator Upham, of
Vermont, died at his lodgings in Washington City, on
the 18th inst, of variood, after days Sickness
His wife arrived from Vermont few days since His
remains will be invaulted in the Congressional Gem
etery and in day will be removed to Vermont
The customary eulogies and adjournment of Congess
took place on the announcement of his death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

GoDEr's LADYs Book for February, has been
placed upon our table. A very pretty number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

NEW YORK. Jan 14.-The steamer Arabia has
arrived from Halifax. According 10 her accounts
the English Ministry had taken possession OF ONCE
RapoIeon returned TO Paris on the 28th December;
but there was no enthusiasm.
Austria, Russia and Prussia, have not yetrecogniz
ed the Empire
Some Liverpool circulars quote wheat as having
declined 3D.; others say breadstufS are dull and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

SEA ISLAND 1ToN,-1he first sect of the Sea
Island long staple cotton sent from the Bahia
mas to Georgia in 1886. and the first experiments
were made with it the Sea Islands, the mouth
of the Savannah River. The plant did not bear the
first year, but the winter proving mild the rattoons
bore fruit the year following and thus became accl
mated The original seed came from Persia. The
successful growth of this worldwide famous kind of
cotton is confined to string of islands stretching
from Georgetown, ir South Carolina, to St. Marys
River, in Georgia, distance of rly two hundred
miles, including belt of coast not fifteen miles
wide, Its culture is now being introduced into Flo
rida.-SaronnaA Republican, JAM g.
The Florida Senate has passed bill leaving it to
the people in each county Of the State to determine
for themselves whether they will grant licenses for
the sale of intoxicating liquors within their iurisdic-
ton. A similar movement is foot in Alabama. -
State Temperance Convention. lately held in that
State drew up act to be introduced into the next
Legislature, for the purpose, the title reads, of
enabling the inhabitants Of every county town,
village, and election precinct in the Sta:c of Ala
bama, to protect themselves from the evils arising
from the sale of Intoxicating liquors.,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21
Congress.

The Senate on the 14th, in Executive Session con.
frmed The nomination OF Silas H. Hodges as Commits
hioner of Patents. Mr.. Badgers nomination was CAL
led up and partially acted upon, when the announce
ment of Mr.. Upham's death arrested proceedings
The impression gains ground that final action will not
be had upon the nomination till after the lst of March
G9-Herhert, Democratic candidate for Governor in
Louisiana, has majority OF about 1000 in The State
The Democrats will have majority OF probably %
in the Legislature on joint ballot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21
From the Cotton Plant.
Eng:and's Free Trade.


1t is astonishing to witness the brazen assumption
of England upon her CONNER cial policy. Her whole
history is falsity-her entire policy selfshness She
instituted slavery this continent against the ear
nest protest of the colonies and abolished it in St
Domingo, not from any benevolent motive, but from
the generally received opinion that it would be the
death blow of the slave interests of the South. She
holds up her bloody hands in horror, when we talk
of war. She stands on the necks of a hundred OBJ
liberated naonaIities and reads lessons annex
alton and conquest. She forces China to eat opium
ard reprobates the idea Of :: American commercial
avarice.:' Her wars were fol commercial pow
er-her diplomacy has resulted in a net work OF
treaties to extend her monopoly in trade. She preach
to of slavery with ninety years apprentice
ship in the Indies and system of brutal cruel and
heartess involutary servtude. in those unfOIt
regions away fiom the gaze and knowledge of the
world. and from which she withholds the light of
Gospel revelation The Earth has been saturated
with blood to crafty her National lusts Her star
wing poor, whom want and tyranny have driven to
happy shores put into tabular statistics by
her press and their increased consumption of Eng
lish goods talk ed of, though there degra-
daton in the fact that she thus mserly rejoice
over her avarcious cruelty Free trade, free trade,
free trade" hear in every speech and sec in eve
ry paper that comes from England. Yet examine
her tariff list-so complicated that no make
it out with laborious study And what do you see
:: A reed shaken by the wind q No verify. You
that she just what she is not absolutely OBJ
liged to enter free. There is great interest in
this couDtry-cotton That is free. There is an
other interest second only to the cotton-tobacco.-
How does this stand? Twelve HUNDRED PER CENT
TAX!
And yet the London Times says to the tobacco
planters of the United States: Free trade is f.
nality!' They tax tobacco at the rate of twelve
hundred per cent; and therenpon the premises be-
ing duly consdered' Canada insists reciprocity
1t would be we'll for the people of this country to
know something more of England and her diplomat
ic and commercial policy. Her treaties would open
their eyes, and the practical effect of her tariff sheet
astnnish them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

DISTRICT Court CLERK-Mr A. A. BRowN, of
this town, has been appointed Clerk Of the District
Court, to fill the vacancy occasoned by the death of
Col WIN. Z. ANDERSON the former incumbent.
DIsCoNTINUED.-We regret 10 that the semi
weekly Republican and Patriot, published at Colds
boro, has been discontinued for the want of patron
age 10 sustain it. The paper will hereafter be issued
but once week under the same title as heretofore
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 15-Advlces from the city
of Mexico state that the Senate had yet acted
the Tehuantepec contract with Guanajuato company
Accounts of the revolution are meagre Uraga's ar
my. it is reported, had obtained victory over the
GnyeInment HOODS in GnanalnatO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21

BSg~ l. is stated that the late Amos Lawrence left
$4,000 to his relative, Mrs. Pierce, wife Of the
President elect
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

To test the efficacy of Railways Ready Relief
Let all who suffer with Rheumatism, Neuralgia
Sick Headache, Diarrhea, or Chill Fever, call up
on the agent of Railways Ready Relief for their
town, and whatever your complaint may be- we
guarantee that in less than five minutes after using
it, you will be free from pain We promise you
that however severe you may suffer from pain on
entering the store that if you apply it the spot
you will be free from pain on returning home
Railways Ready Relief acts instantly. 1t is quick
safe, pleasant and powerful Let all who suffer
pain call upon the agent and try the r. Il. r., it
will cure YOU
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
DaguerreOtypes.

TTNIIE undersigned would inform the public that
l. he will remain in town but few days longer,
and those wishing likenesses, please call and get
them. The artist will give entire satisfaction both
in his art and the reasonabeness of his prices
Call and examine for yourselves.
Room at Mr.. III. Beams dwelling house, Frank
lin Street. III. s. CLARK.
Grand Haven, Nov %, 1853. l22 If
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
Boots and Shoes.

/ TAKE this opportunity of rendering nv thanks
to the public for theirliberal patrona ge the
year and trust shall continnc to merit their fa
vor. 49, -"
have just received my fall and winter stock If
Leather; comprising French Calf Skins, PhiadeI
phia and Roanoke Kip, Spanish Sole ank oak Inn
ned leather, and English Bend. am now manu-
mems Dress Boots of the latest style, ladies, wear
oil all kinds Gents, IF you want boots in the
height of fashion, made of substan tial material
cal, and see mine. and buy CHEAP FOR CASH
Grand Haven, Dec. 20, 1852. II. MrRR1I1
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING

THE IRVING HALL CLOTHING STORE {! /!
r PORTER has just received and is now recev-
Ls ing at his CLOTHING MANDATORY,
a large and elegant stock of ~
Broadcioths, Cnssimercs, Doesiins, Vestmgs,
Overcoatings.
And is offering at prices which defy competition,
the most extensive and varied assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING
That has ever been offered in Grand Rapids, all of
which is made i'm the best manner latest styles and
expressly adapted to the wants of
GRAND RIVER CUSTOMERS.
His stock embraces d complete assortment of
OVERCOATS,
Such as Black Broadcloth, Blue Brown, Olive,
Drab Beaver, Peter Sham, Black and. Blue Pilot,
Double Twilled Beaver, Doeskin, Himalaya and
Kamtschatka.
Fine Dress Frock and Box Coats, Black, Blue,
Green and Olive Sacks, Pelto Cashmere, Business
Coats of all styles and qualities, Tweeds and Ken
lucky Jeans, &c
vests.-Such as Black Satin, Figured, Black and
Colored Velvet Silk Plush, Broadcloth, Valencia,
Cashmere comprising every variety adapted to
the city and country trade.
Panis.-Such as Black Doeskin Cashmere, Fam
cy, Plaid, Sleeps Gray, Black and Blue Satinett,
in fact a full and complete assortment.
Custom Work and Merchant Tailoring.
All kinds of Clothing made to order in the most
satisfactory manner, and warranted to fit in all
cases. Garments will be made to order on short
notice.
FURNISHING GOODS
Comprises almost every article needed for use,
Shirts and Collars, Drawers and Undershirts in
Silk, SaXony, Merino, Cotton and Linen.
STOCKS AND CRAVATS.
Black and Colored Satin Tab Stocks. Black and
Colored Italian Silk Cravats, Embroidered Napo-
leon Ties Plain Ties, Ericsson Ties, Gloves, Hose-
ry, Suspenders, &c. My stock of
HATS AND CAPS
Is much larger than ever, embracing the most
fashionable style of black Silk Hats. Wool Kos
suth Fur do, Fur and Wool Hungarian Hats, a
new article, Brush Hats of all qualities. Boys
Wool Hats, Mems and Boys Cloth Caps, all styles,
Silk, WOOL and Cotton Plush Hats.
Wholesale Department.
On account of the large increase of my whole
sale business during the past season, have been
obliged to add another Room devoted exclusively
to the wholesale trade.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS
Are particularly invited to an examination of my
stock as they will find Goods better adapted to the
wants of their customers in this part of the State
than elsewhere which will be sold on the most IA
vorable terms.
Grand Rapids, November 1, 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

A NATURAL PRoTEcTIoN.--A number of the
stone masons about Liverpool, have recently
adopted the moustache as protection against
the fatal effects of dust in the exercise of their
craft, and with salutary effect. 1t is undoubt-
eddy an important provision Of nature for the
protection of the lungs. So moustaches are
useful
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

To- If you can paint fire with charcoal, light
with chalk, and make colors live and breathe, then
you can with words give faint idea of the excel
lence and magic effects of Davis Vegetable Pain
Killer. See advertisement.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
MORTGAGE Sale.

hEFAULT having been made in the payment
- of certain sum of money, secured to be
paid by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the
twenty-scventh day of January, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two
executed by Palmer Church, of Ottawa county,
State of Michigan, to Bethuel Church, of the same
county. On which mortgage there is claimed to
be due, at the date of this notice, the of one
hundred and ten dollars and eighty-fve cents, for
the collection of which, or any part thereof, no
suit at law or in equity has been commenced. No.
ticc is therefore hereby given, that by virtue of
power of sale, in said mortgage contained, and in
pursuance of the statute in such case made and
provided, the premises therein described, to wit:
The east half of the southeast quarter of section
twcntyeight (2S) in town seven ~ north of range
thirteen OBJ west, containing eighty acres, accord
ing to government survey, be the same more or
less, will be sold at public venduc to the highest
bidder ut the Courthouse, in the village of Grand
Haven, in said county Of Ottawa, on the sixteenth
day Of February, A. ID. eighteen hundred and fifty
four, at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
I122 wl3 BETHUEL CHURCH. Mortgagee
Dated Grand Haven, November %, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

MORE Trimmings, received this morning by
WI the Pacific, another lot of velvet ribbons,
gimps braids and fringes, also new article, ofvel
vet buttons of different colors; we now prepar-
ed with trimmings of all sorts, to fit out from silk
to calico dresses. FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
To the Readers of the Times. I"

VNTE are constantly receiving new goods and
w say to all that we have larger stock than
was ever before brought to Grand Haven market
This stock we are bound to sell. For further par
ticulars apdply in crson at FERRY & SoSs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
Meats, Groceries, Provisions, &C., &c.

ryNHE undersigned has opened MEAT MAR
Il KET and GROCERY STORE where he is dali
y receiving fresh supplies of the choicest kinds of
Meats and Fowls, of all sorts, which he feels con-
fident can, and will, be sold for ready pay to suit
the closest buyers and with the aid of Gilbert G.
Durfee, who will be ever ready, well as the I'M
dersigned TO wait upon and if possible to give sat
isfaction to all that may favor him with n call.
Beef or Pork corncd to order, at reasonable
rates.
N. b. The highest market price will be paid, in
cash, for Beef or Sheep on foot. First door above
Mr. Ferry's dwelling house.
LEVI SHACKLEToN, Proprietor.
Grand Haven, Nov. %, 1853. 1922 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

Tommy, my son, run to the store and get
me some sugar"
Excuse me, ma: | am somewhat indisposed
this morning. Send father, and tell him to bring
me paper of tobacco along"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

ESCAPE OF YANKEE SULLIvAN.-It is reported
that Yankee Sullivan escaped from the sheriffs
on his arrival at Pittsfeld, on Sunday, and after
knocking down four men who attempted to re-
take him, succeeded in making off,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23
North Kent Nursery
THE OAKLAND AND OTTAWA RAILROAD
Is ABOUT TO
ERMINATE AT MILL POINT.


THE DRUG and VARIETY STORE has been
l. newly fitted up, and newly filled up with
choice Goods suitable for the season. have just
received splendid lot of seasonable Dry Goods,
such as Delaincs-some at one shilling per yard
Hosiery, Satin and other Vestings, and many 9TH
er articles.
| have an assortment of Crockery and Glass
Ware exceeding in size, variety, and quality any
thing ever seen in this village. Tea Trays, n vari-
ETY., Looking Glasses Knives and Forks. &c.
My stock of Groceries, Confectionery &C.. is en-
largcd also, and will be continually added to du-
ring the season of navigation.
In the line of Drugs, am receiving new sup
plies every few days in order to keep my stock full
and perfect. l only ask my friends and the pub
lie generally to call and examine my goods before
they go elsewhere to purchase their supplies The
rest will venture. Selling for READY PAY I
can sell at least as low as my neighbors. | will
take in exchange for goods almost any thing the
country produces except promises.
Mill Point, Oct. 3, 1853. l.. NJ s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

\ CARGO, by the schooner Magic, has just ar
IA rived from Chicago, consisting of Dried APP
Piles, beans, onions potatoes, pork beef lard, but
ter, corn and oats which are for sale ut T. & Sons
Grand Haven. Oct %. 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-23

Grand Haven Market.-Iumber IS 90 n 10 OO.
Iath, $3.50 800; Shingles, $500 225; Wood,
$l,75 a2OO; Single bolts, 5000 700 Flour,
$500 a 5,25; Wheat, S1,0O a los.