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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
debtors.

WASHINGTON, April 8.
Geo w. Kendall, of the Picayune, was yes
terday confirmed as Post Master ut New Or.
leans.
Attorney General Gushing has given an able
opinion against the legality of the writ of replev-
in granted to Kennedy to remove papers from
the Census office.
Mr.. Slidell declined the mission to Central
America, on occount Of the unhealthiness of the
climate.
Government it is said, is about concluding a
temporary arrangement Of the fishery question,
after which it will push forward treaty adjust
ing all pending question with Great Britain, in.
GLIDING reciprocal trade and the navigation of
the st. Lawrence.
Intelligence has been received at the State De-
partment, that Nicaragua is about to send Mr.
Casteton, her late Minister of foreign affairs, 10
Washington, in place Of Mr.. Letta.
The nomination Of Minister to England has
not yet been made. Mr. Buchanan has been
spoken of, but Col. Benton is spoken of to-day
in connection with that mission.
The change in the Cabinet, rumored last night,
is considered unfounded.
Lieut.. Meigs took charge of the capitol extern
sion Yesterday, and is making thorough exam
nation OF the past work.
The Senate will adjourn on Monday, and it is
said that no further foreign nominations will be
sent in.
In the Senate to-day resolution appropria-
ting $1,000 for erecting machine in the hall
for taking the ayes and nays, was rejected.
Houston's resolutions were laid on the table,
After a short executive session, the Senate adj
journed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
New YORK, April 90 p. m.

New YORK, April 9-2p. m.
The Europa arrived at 10 o'clock from Liver
pool, Goth March.
Market for breadstuffs inanimate, and prices
without material change. Weather continues
wintry. Western Canal -four quoted by Dennis.
town e. Co. OBS. Cd GAS. 3d.; Ohio, GAS. a 25s
Cd. White wheat, rs. a Is. 3D.; red and mixed,
IS. Cd. a Is. Yellow and mixed corn, 30s a Bis.
6. Cotton unchanged Sales of the week,
43,5O0 bales, Of which 5000 were on specula-
ton.
The Humboldt arrived off Cowes on the 18th
uIt.
There was no political news of special impor-
lance. Almost the only item of interest is the
settlement of the dispute between Russia and
Turkey. The difficulty appears to have blown
over only as it arose.
ENGLAND-A terrific explosion took place in
coal-pit at Bygan. From 80 to 40 persons
were killed.
FRANcE.-Beyond the alarm thro'out France,
caused by the anticipated outbreak between
Russia and Turkey, which had somewhat SUBJ
sided on the publication of pacific notice in
the Moniteur, nothing of interest had occurred
Among the latest news, We find the following
which looks contradictory of the statement Of
the settlement of the difficulty. A private let
ter from Paris says that it was reported there
that the Russians had entered Vacharest. No
authority is given, and it may be mere rumor
AUsTRIA-Haynau's funeral procession NOV
cd through Vienna on the 18th, ult., toward
Gratz, where he was to be inferred. Three Of
the Arch-dukes, and other noblemen followed
the body.
Haynau had written history Of the Hungar-
ran Campaign. The manuscript has been found
among his papers, and will be published.
Some students Of the University of Prague
had been sentenced to be beaten with rods for
making wanton demonstrations in favor of the
traitor Kossuth."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

A New Work FROM Mrs. STowE.-The
Providence Post hopes Mrs. Stowe, who has so
ingenionsly represented the virtues and wrongs
Of the colored people in our southern States,
will be disposed to do equal justice towards the
oppressed white people Of England, Scotland,
Ireland and Wales, whom she is about to visit.
We shall anxiously look for the first volume of
"Patrck's Shanty" 1t is no doubt very differ
emf from the palace of the Duchess of Sulher-
land but it will be as worthy of illustration, at
least, as Uncle Toms Cabin"
Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

RAILROADS AND IRoN.-From the best inform
alton accessible to the public, it appears to be
quite certain that there are now in progress, and
actual course of construction, in Europe and
America, at least twenty thousand miles of iron
railroad besides a vast amount of projected rail-
roads not vet begun, which we do not take into
account Of this amount ofrailroad in progress,
5000 belong to Europe, and $4,000 at least to
this country, exclusive of more than 1000 miles
more now constructing in Canada. We have
seen list made out of the railroads now under
way in each State, which amounts in the aggre-
gate to more than 10000 miles, and which list
has understated, rather than overstated the truth,
for in this State alone, it omits 60 miles of rail-
road in actual construction, and has made SINH
lar omissions as to other States However in
credible the aggregate may appear at first sight,
it is impossible for the most careful scrutiny to
make any deduction from it,
Railroads require at least one hundred tons
of iron per mile for q single track and of the
roads in progress ir Europe. at least 1000 miles
will be double track road. 1t follows from this
that the railroads now in course of construction
in Europe and America, will require for their
completion no less than 2,4O0, 900 tons of iron
To make this quantity, will occupy all the roll
ing mills in the world, that are engaged in the
manufacture of railroad iron-six years-those
of Great Britain furnishing three -fourths, and
the United States, France and Belgium, the re-
manning fourth. The best authorities do not
estimate the largest quantity of railroad iron
made in any one year even as high as 100000
tons, yet even at this rate it will take six years
to furnish iron for the roads already begun.
Hartford Times
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

e9s- The April term of the Circuit Court for
this county was held last week and occupied
two days. A final disposition was made of
nearly every thing on the docket There were
no jury trials, and no cases of particular inter-
est to any except the parties Immediately con-
cerned.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
A MUTE CONVENTION. MonlpeIer (Vt !

A MUTE CONVENTION. Montpelier (Vt)
Waterman gives an account Of the proceedings
of a mute convention which assembled in that
village. 1t was composed of some seventy OF
eighty deaf mutes, of both sexes, from different
States, but principally from Vermont. The OBJ
jects Of the convention were mutual improve
ment, and the raising Of funds for the erection
of monument to the memory Of their much be-
loved teacher. The Waterman says the pro-
ceedings were extremely interesting to them
selves and quite as much so to the Inhabitants
of the village, who witnessed the silent commu-
pication of ideas by signs, and partook of the
spirit of devotion, as prayer was offered to Him
who hears the thoughts of the sincere heart as
readily when conveyed by signs as when utter
ed by the tongue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

FIRST Boat FROM CHIcAGo-The Propeller
Granite State came down to this place, on her
way from Chicago TO Ogdensburg. She start
ed from Chicago last Wednesday, and was de-
tanned at the Straits about three hours only,
fresh breeze then springing up from the east.
ward that completely dispersed all the ice and
opened the way. Detroit Advertiser
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

The best joke flying round now is told of a
very grave looking man, who went up to one of
the t" city fathers Of New York." and said he
considered him an honest man." The alderman
thought the fellow serious at first, but roar of
laughter told him it was the first of April.
Boston Post
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
WASHINGTON, April IL.

A change has occurred in the Cabinet by the
withdrawal of Mr.. Marcy, who will be nominal
ed to the Senate for the Court of st. James,
Hon. Thos. II. Benton, of Missouri, will be NOM
mated as Minister to France.
The post vacated by Mr.. Marcy, is to be filed
by Mr.. Caleb Gushing, who will be succeeded
by Mr.. Dobbin of North Carolina; Commodore
Stockton of New Jersey, will be Secretary of
the Navy.
The President has re.convened the Senate
Several Senators had left the city, and others
had packed up TO leave to-day. They were how
ever aroused from their slnmbers at midnight
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

LIQUOR LosT.-A sleigh fell through the leo
Of Lake Champlain last week, and occasioned
the loss of two puncheons ofrum. Considering
how much of the contents probably came from
that quarter, it was, no doubt, simple case Of
3" restitution" "Dust to DUST" water to water,
are natural laws, and cannot be well evaded.
Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

The contract for building the Racine and
Mississippi railroad has been taken by WIN. A.
butcher, Esq, and ground was broken upon it
on Wednesday, the 9th inst, with great "pomp
and circumstance"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

STE. MARIE CANAL--We are informed that
bill has been filed by the unsuccessful bidders
for the building of the Ste. Marie Canal, against
the Commissioners and contractors and that an
injunction against further procedure had been
granted by Judge Johnson, Of Jackson.
rDetroit Advertiser
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

A Savings Bank is about to be established
at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands. Fifty years ago
the inhabitants used to eat each other.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
New YORK, April s.

The steamship Europa is now due from Liv-
erpool. No appearance of her at shutdown.
Gen. Scott has purchased house in 18th St.,
in this city, where he intends to reside for the
future.
The steamship Black Warrior, from Havana,
reports the health of Mr.. King as about the
same.
]. L. Roberts, Esq, who has been in Missis-
sippi, engaged in settling the affairs of the u s.
Bank, died suddenly at Natchez few days
since.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

The editor of the Maine Farmer has got
hen that positively lays two eggs day but is
so economical that she puts them both in one
she'll, and makes but one job Of it,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
BALTIMORE, April IL.

Much excitement exists here relative to the
public school question.
A bill dictated by the Catholics was before
the Legislature for division Of the fund.
town Indignation meeting Is called for tonight.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
THE Japan EXPEDITION.

A rumor has been recently circulated by q
portion of the public press to the effect that this
interesting expedition either has been, or is
about to be countermanded by the present Sec
retary of the Navy. We learn, from the best
authority, that all such rumors are entirely I'M
founded in fact. On the contrary, the Admin
istration is making every effort to give all prop
or aid in carrying out the important objects Of
the expedtion,and in fulfilling the public expect
alton in regard to 1t.
It appears to have been the intention Of the
late Administration to place under the command
of Commodore M. c. Perry, as the commander
in-chef Of the United States naval force in the
East India and China seas, and with view to
his contemplated visit to Japan, the following
vessels, viz: one ship-of-the-line, the Vermont;
three steam frigates the Susquehanna, Missis-
sippi, and the Powhattan; one first class steam
err the Allegheny; and four sloops-of-war, the
Macedonian, the Saratoga, the Plymouth, and
the Vandalia; to be accompanied by two store
ships, the Supply and the Southampton.
This force, with the exception of the Vermont,
the Macedonian and the Allegheny, is now as
sembling at Macao The last named vessel is
now in the hands of mechanics, and it is uncer-
tain when her preparation will be completed
The Vermont is ready to receive her crew; but
that it is wholly impossible to say when, if at
all, crew of 500 men for her can be collected.
Besides this, the number of men, of all classes,
employed in our naval service, being restricted
to 1900, and Congress having failed at the last
session to grant to the Navy Department the
authority which it asked to enlarge that number
and no means having been appropriated for that
purpose, the withdrawal of the Vermont from
Commodore Perry's squadron has become un-
avoidable, because, in addition TO the force al
ready in commission, she cannot now be manned
without exceeding the number of seamen pre-
scribed by law. 1t is probable, also, that neces-
sary delay in preparing the Allegheny for sea
may render her services unavailable for the ex-
petition. This, however, will not interfere with
the contemplated visit of Commodore Perry to
Japan, with force amply sufficient and well
provided for the successful accomplishment of
the objects of.his mission.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

r5y We see by our exchanges that the town.
ship meetings throughout the State have gener-
ally resulted in the election of democratic off,
GERS. In every part of this county the cleo
tions have been held, as heretofore, without any
reference to the political tenets of the candi-
dates. But little interest consequently has been
taken in the matter, and we find it somewhat
difficult to get full particulars from all the towns
We observe on looking over the list of SUPER
visors that the three political parties of the day
will be very fairly represented in that body. OF
the sixteen, eleven are democrats, two wings,
and one freesoiler. We do not know the polit-
ical character of the other two, but the pre-
sumption will certainly be that they are demo-
Gratis until the contrary appears.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

by the Sergeant-at-Arns, with summons 10
meet at IL o'clock to-day. A reorganization
Of the cabinet is the occasion. 1t was rumored
yesterday that Marcy had resigned, and that
Gushing was to take the State department, Dob
bins the Attorney Generalsbip, and Stockton the
Navy.
The Intelligencsr of this morning says ru-
NOR is current that new cast of the cabinet is
about to take place, and from authority assign
ed to the report, it certainly bears a greater de-
gree Of probability than belongs to street gos-
sip. 1t is rumored that Marcy goes to England,
Buchanan having declined the mission. Benton
is confidently mentioned for France.
Judge Bronson has not yet accepted the New
York colectorship.
1t is rumored that commission has been up.
pointed to investigate the affairs Of the sub-treas-
urers Of the north. Instructions are also to be
immediately issued for more stringent supervis-
ion OF the sub-treasury accounts.
At the close Of the executive session, Mr..
Atchison returned thanks to the Senators for
their complimentary resolutions 10 him, and
then pronounced the Senate adjourned sine die.
The Sennte met at noon, and Immediately
went into executive session. Mr.. Buchanan
was nominated as minister TO England and con-
firmed.
Various rumors in relation to the changes of
the cabinet Marcy has certainly resigned.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
NEW York, Aprilll.

I'VE " 4 VHHy zfPITT TT
despatch just received from Washington,
states that the following changes and nomina-
tons are certainly decided upon; Marcy is to
go to England Gushing takes Marcy's place
in The cabinet. Dobbins is to be Attorney Gem
eral. Commodore Stockton, Secretary Of the
Navy.
Benton will be nominated as minister to
France.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20
CHARLESTON. Anril Ill.

OHAhLESIUN, 1fPTTT I.
The steamer Isabel has arrived from Havana,
which place she left on the 9th inst. The lives
of the political prisoners had been spared They
were taken to the scaffod when the pardons
were read.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-04-20

The Pacha of Egypt has given orders for lev
ellinr The Tsthmue Of cue7.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-01
THE MAINE LAw-HOw 1T WORKS.

The amendments to the original ani-Liquor Law Of
MAIZE take effect this day. They increase the strn-
geney the set and the facilities for detecting violations
and Furnishing violatOrs. And this Tightening Of the
rivets be il remarked was enacted by Legislature
chosen last september By people who had watched
and felt the operations Of the original law through the
preceding year. and Who if that act be tranncal had
been the subjects OF It's tyranny; If it had been ine-
Gent were the witnesses of its inesTcieney.
MAssAcHUsETTs passed = similar but hardly 90 e.
feient act some fourteen months ago. and il has nov
been in operation about year. Just before its enact
ment, the hostile Municipal authorities Of Boston IL
cersed large number Of hotels and other drinking
places for the ensuing year, and the Courts held that
these licenses having been granted BY competent aa
thory under the sanction of Law, were Of the
Of contracts and so valid IS against Law slbse
qGsntly enacted. So the PrOhibitOry Enactment was
sAOrn Of al power n the metropolis Of the State and
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-01

There are in the New-York CustOm-HOuse some seven
hundred subordnates. For these places there are
ter screen thousand applicants at the present writing
Tie salaries attached to these Offices are Substantially
as follows: One of $4,000, two Of $4,000, three oil
Se,2OO, five of $4,000, seven Of Sl,SOO thirtysN OF
81 500 one Of 81 AGO. and the remainder varying from
$500 10 1905.
Among the twenty-seven thousand applicants there
are between forty and fifty magnates Of the party each
of whom demand place for some one of their partlc
ular followers worth at least $4,000 year. Now, as
there is but one office worth this sum, and less than
fhy which are worth over 81 l00 some OF the throng
who must be served are doomed to sgregous dsaPponr
ment while Of the twenty-seyen thousand confident er
pectaHs twentysix thousand and odd must be totally
blasted in their pursuit after official hcnors and emolu-
ments We feel that the Collector OF the Port Is DO.
serving Of great commseraton in his present Chsrybds
of perplexity arising from the deluge Of applications
under which he is overwhelmed. We can only COM
mend patience and the temper of the Phygsn King to
tbi, functoDary while to the twentyseyen thousand
one and ALL we impart the friendly counsel to withdraw
their papers and about earning honest living at
planting potatoes saving wood any other useful vo
cation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-01
NETWORK LEGIsLATURE-E1rnA s.,.Ios.

SENATE. Albany, Tuesday, May ST. 1851
The petition of the Commissioners Of Emigration for 0
repeal Of the Emigrant law Of 1853 was presented
The Wliamsburgh Pier Law bill was reported
Dir, MORGAN introduced a bill 70 amend the Generi
Banking Lay" BY allowing deposit Of L. stocks In fa1
Mr.. VANDERBILT introduced bill 10 change ths
Commissioners Map Of Brooklyn.
BILLS PASSED
To authorize Kings County 10 build Court u0use
To amend the general Manufacturing lay
To authorize the Wilansburgh Ferry Company TO bald
PfH.
Mr. BEEKMAN reported bin extending the bepe6s Il
tie New York Javtnie Asylum beyond that City.
The senate then went into Executive session. and oos
frDed three NOtsries Public
Legislative business was resumed
Mr. COOLEY introduced bil 10 extend tina Tina 10 o.
ganize the Staten Island Railroad
BILLS PASSED
10 appropriate the revenues OF the Deposit and LterA1
To authorize railway companies to take stock in sOds
Poin. Railroad
TO rREFEST THE SALE oT IsIo1IcArIS0 LIQUORS
Pending its reading, Mr. BEEKMAN moved 70 recoa'
MT with Instructions 70 strike out the enactinz clause
mr. PIERCE thought the question might b. taken Bos
ana IhSt the responsibility might not be shirked.
hr. bEEhAAN-I am accustomed 20 look Al the prae
teal and useful. Ia our City we now havs ordinances
which are not carried out We only want those faihl Ia
Legislators might as well attempt 10 regulate the has
wiId-ihe storm put u 10 the common sense OF eye1
Senator, whether this BILL whose working, II coad
carried out might be sslusTy. should not be agan sng
miied to the people. Let them retain officers who VI
carry out we LaNt.
Tie law provides that at the November election ~
people shall vote aye or nays on the bill But the lAs
SELF whichever way the question is decided goes into
feet tie LIT March, 1854 aAss repeaIed By he Lg'~
fKr, II 1854 .
Mr. BRISTOL thought il vssst to frame the bill 80 As y
refer TO the action OF the people at the next eeco.
This takes out of politics As TO this Law not being pr
icSbe the Statute book filed with enacmenfs -
the doing OF wrong Does the senator from the Finn ae
sire 10 repeal ali these An interest, growing Ia n,en.y
sLd determination wss growing up Ia respect 70 tn 80
Legislation ought 10 discourage these parties. iso kn
parties vii Always exist and Il is wbest they sn0uia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-01

Meanwhile returns in detail Of the recent Elec
ton in the sOla Dominion not particularly ed"y
irv We presume al the Districts have chosen Den-
ocr.ts to Congress as they we're framed to do we 90
rot find any votes for Averett stumP) in tho Camp0en
District so we presume BOcOck is reelected owe.
Wootten BY party vote, very nearly. Extra BUY
Smith beats Editor SnoEden (whig) Of The Alera'-
dra Gazette some 500 in the District south oil WASH
instop C. J. Faulkner has 500 majority in the Dlstrc'
west of Wsshpgton Judge Caske has 500 or so ~ tae
Richmond District; Millson any amount IN the Nor
folk: and Gen Bayly had no opponent IN the AccO"sc
District, which is Wing on party vote Wuism "
Goode formerly State Rights Wing is the new Mem
her fcom the Mecklenburg District. f. McMuien, H.
A Edmupdson. Pauus Powell and John Le'eher are
reelected T. Kidwell replaces George W. Thompson
who has GOT better place. from the Wheehng us
trict. There may be Wing chosen from western
District, by the help of boiling, but we guess not
Thomas J. Boyd Stump is ssd TO have beaten
Thomas H. Daniel (stump) for one of the Commission
ers of Public Works. We presume the regular neHi-
nations have prevailed in the other two Districts
Tie best item we get is from Augusta an nveterae
Whig stronghold which gave Gen. Scott 600 majority
and has noW chosen Democrats over Wings TO tue
LEGISLATURE because the former in favor OF the
MAINE LAW While men vote as sensIbiy IS that Fo'-
itics are not altogether futility.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-06-01
Virginia ElectiOn-Cuo Military Commission.


Further returns OF the election in this State indicate that
the entire Democratic ticket has been elected The
next Congressional delegation will therefore stand AZ
follows;
First District, Thomas H. Baylyi cd do John 5. Mn.
son Sd do John s Caskie; 9TH do, VIM. o. Goode, sA
do. Thos $. Bocooki 9th do, Psulus Powel' 9TH do.
William Smith 9Th do, Chas j. Faulkner' 9th do. John
Letcher; 10th do. H. Kdwell nth do, John +. snoi.
grass; l2th do H. A. Edmonson 18th do, Fsyetle No
Mullen.
There may be change IN the Pnkersburg Dsic,
which is yet doubtful but with this exception, the degs
ton is correct
New. Orleans papers of Tuesday and wednesday ara
received they contain nothing Of interest beyond what
has been anticipated by telegraph.
Antonio Gonzales Vigil who has been summoned by tho
Captain General Of Cuba to appear before military com.
mission publishes spirited card in the NewOresns pa
pers avowng himself American citizen, and protesting
against an arrsgument by foreign power.