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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
Circuit Court.

The October term of the Circuit Court fol
this county, His Honor Judge MARTIN presi.
ding, was held last week. The session occu.
pied three days. There were no cases on the
docket that possessed any particular interest ex.
cept to parties Immediately concerned A con.
siderable amount of business was dispatched
The Grand Jury were busly engaged during
the whole time. Judging from the number Of
bills found (ten in alp their labors must have
been unusually arduous.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
Yellow Fever.

AT our latest advices there were but compar.
atively few cases of yellow fever in New Or.
leans There had also been n decided decline in
its ravages at other places. The mortality re.
Gently occasioned by this fearful pestilence in
some of the Southern cities has been unparal.
leled. AT New Orleans the fatality was great.
est in August. The number of deaths during
that month from fever alone were 4,798. The
greatest number on any one day was 239 Near.
ly one half of those who have died in that city
during the past year fell victims of the epidemic
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
Annual Tax Sales.

The Annual TaY Sales were well attended,
and the bidding seemed to indicate greater con-
fdencc than heretofore in the security with
which money may be invested on the strength
of tax titles The lists for two years, as all are
aware, were advertised. Each of these lists
were longer than usual, and the proportion bid
in to the State less than last year. A consider
able amount of money it will thus be seen has
been paid in this fall for the purchase of delin-
quent tax lands. A good effect is likely to re.
suit from the decision of the Supreme Court
last winter, settling certain mooted points un-
der the tax laws, and also from the provision
of the new law which makes the Auditor Gener-
al's deed prin,a facie evidence of the correct.
ness of all prior proceedings, of title in the pur-
chaser, and, after being five years on record, OF
conveyance in fee simple. Our system of tax.
alton is somewhat complicated, and owing some.
times to neglect, and sometimes to an imperfec,
understanding Of their duty by public officers, IT.
regularities have frequently occurred in proceed.
ings necessary to be had before a sale of land
for taxes can take place. Tax titles have come
to be regarded with great suspicion from the
fact that they have been so often set aside fol
such irregularities. But as the law now reads
and as it is now expounded in our highest
courts, land acquired under purchase at the
tax sales, unless it can be made to appear tina,
some error has been committed, is held as Sc
cure as it would be if conveyed by govern
! Mt mt Whon bo Nubl;o f,,ll,
of this fact, lands will be eagerly sought after
at the tax sales and will in many cases after sale
be permanently improved by the purchaser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
New York, Oct. L.

! r NEW IOkk, Oct IL n. IN.
Cholera was spreading in London and Liver.
pool. There had been over $50 deaths in New
castle.
German papers say that the u. s. are backing
Switzerland IN opposition to Austria, and prom
Use active assistance also that Austria was en-.
deavorng to induce the European governments
to demand from, the U. s. declaration of her
views on the subject of'intervention in Europe.
an policy, on the law of nations in general, and.
the subject relationship in particular.
Omar Pacha warns Prince Gotzehokoff that If
Russian gun boats approach, they will be fired
into.
Vienna letters say it was fully expected there
that the Washington Cabinet would consent to
give up Koszta TO the Austrian authorities.
The reported reason for the withdrawal of the
Austrian Minister at Turin was to mark Austri-
an displeasure at the friendly relations between
Sardinia and the United States. $40
A committee of the Holy Inquisition have
again condemned Uncle Toms Cabin ms damna-
BILE and pernicious.
The Emperors Of Austria and Russia, and the
King of PRUSSIA, would meet at Olmulz on the
23d. The fate of Turkey is supposed to be tho
subject of their interview.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
Fall Goods.

We had occasion the other day to look thro
the extensive assortment of Ready Made Cloth.
ing now for sale by FERRY & Sons, and were
agreeably surprised to see the richness and su.
perior style of goods shown us by the proprie
tors. They are now receiving by railroad the
largest stock of goods ever before brought by
them to market, and are now open for the fall
Cash Trade.
Mr.. SMITH, of Mill Point, has also just bro't
on an assortment of groceries, drugs, medicines
&c. All of these he offers for the ready pay
at the "Cheap Variety Store" on fair terms
See new advertisements on next page.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

WATER SPoUTs ON THE LAKE.--Several Of
these remarkable phenomena have recently been
seen upon Lake Ontario, two Of which were Wis.,
ible at Sodus Point. They are dense, conical
shaped columns, and formed continuous line
from the lake to the clouds. One of them, the
largest, (Which was nearly thirty feet in diane
ter,) was precptated against the bluffs, and
broke with deafening noise upon the rocks be-
low, causing so great commotion of the wa
tiers that a large quantity of logs and lumber
was torn from their moorings and washed afar
out into the lake. The smaller of the two pur-
sued its terrific and Onward course as far as the
eye could reach, filling the beholders with won.
der and establishment, and awakening such a
feeling of grandeur and sublimity that they
stood almost mute and statue like until the
sound of this gigantic column of water died far
away in the distance. A portion of the pier of
the lighthouse was swept away by the ele-
ments, and considerable damage was done to
the lighthouse. Wayne Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTAL KLLIEG.-A Ger
man woman. in Chicago, was recently killed by
being struck on the head by a large ball with
which some persons were playing in a garden by
which the woman was passing. Her husband
sued the owner of the garden for $4,000 DANA
ges sustained by the loss of his wife. The case
was carried up to the Supreme Court of Illinois,
upon the question whether or not the owner of
the garden could be liable under such circum-
stances. The opinion of the Court was in the
affirmative. The Judge (Caton) said:
eff party sets in motion inanimate matter or
brute force in such way that injury to another
is the result, no one doubts his liability for the
injuries which ensue. And why should he be
less liable when the instruments are intelligent
beings? An infinite variety of eases might DO
put and will readily occur to show that if the
defendant set people to playing in his garden
without reasonably and properly securing it to
protect those who were lawfully passing the ad-
joining highway from danger likely to result
from the playing of the game he is liable for the
injuries thus produced"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

THE CONSTITUTION AND THE HfGHER LAW
A Nut 10 crack for GerrH Smih.-Hon. Gerrit
Smith, a member elect to the approaching Con-
gress, from this State, openly and contemptuous-
ly derdes, spits upon, and repudiates the con-
stitution of the United States. But as he will
be required before he can be admitted TO the
constitution, that occasion will afford us a fair
test of his sincerity or his hypocrisy. If he is
sincere, he will refuse the oath. If he takes it,
he is hypocrite and phanthropist on false
pretences. This is nut for Gerrit Will his
friend Greeley be good enough to crack it for
him! N. Y. Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 70. 1858

~ On Tuesday evening" the 18th inst,
will be exhibited at the Dutch Church, in this
village, by Dn. 4. +. CHAMBERS, Panorama of
the Overland Route TO California and the Re-
turn Route by the Pacific.
Some idea Of the labor and cost Of this Paint
ing may be gained by stating that it is eight feet
in height by nearly one mile in length. Mr.. C.
will exhibit his Panorama, this week, at Grand
Rapids.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

DANGER FROM THE CoMET.-Professor Jew.
EFT, Of N Carolina, it is said, has predicted that
the comet now OH visit to our system, wilt
cross the orbit of our planet at such point as
to influence our globe, perhaps deluge it with,
water by its tail smashing into the Pacific or At
lanlic oceans, and sending up the spray far high
err than the Mountains Of the Moon. We have
no fears of such a result bat if it comes we can.
not help IL. fit were case of electric dischar-
ges, We would at once refer the subjestto Mr..
Merriam. [Scientifc American.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
Scientific AueyicnD.

No. one, VOL nine, appears in new and beau
tiful type. The paper is of a superior quality.
When bound, at the end of the year, the ninth
volume will make neat and valuable book
We call particular attention to the prospectus
which we are now publishing The Scientific
American is standard publication, and its pc.
rusal would be attended with both pleasure and
profit to large class of our readers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

A MAN WITH TWENTY WIvEs.--A man call
ing himself DR.. VIM. Hunter, but whose real
name is said to be Nathaniel j. Bird, is in Jail
at Camden, N. j., on charge of bigamy, and
various other charges. On Sunday, Elizabeth
Harrington, lady of Philadelphia, visited him
in prison, and ascertained he was the man to
whom she was married on the 9th of July last.
On the same day he was visited by another Ia
dy from Kensington, named Mary Thomas, to
whom he was married in May last. 1t was also
stated that he has wife in Reading, another at
Wilmington, Delaware, and another yet in Phil.
adelphia The prisoner is only about % years
of age, and, it is stated, declares that he has
tacenty wives, a statement which may be true,
as more than one.fourth Of that number has
been found within few days. 1t is alleged
that he abandoned each wife soon after mar
riage, and they never heard of him after, until
his recent arrest. The affair creates the great
est excitement in Camden, and has induced an
immense number of people to seek admission
for the purpose of seeing him.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

This fruit continues to be quite abundant
The largest and most delicious we have yet seen
came consigned to us'from Mr.. II. G. Stone, Of
Grand Rapids.
The largest We have known to be produced
in Ottawa county were raised by AMOS SPARKS,
Esq, Of Crockery. We have had fine oppor-
tuniy for testing the quality of these peaches,
and unhesitatingy pronounce them equal if not
superior to any we have tasted except those
above mentioned
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

IMPROVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF IRON.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch states that vaua-
BILE Improvement has recently been made in the
manufacture Of iron by J. Finch, of that city
The nature of the Improvement is not described,
but it is stated that the common grey iron of
Pittsburgh has improved so much iD strength
by it, as to sustain more than 10000 lbs. extra
in the pudding process, apd is applicable 10 all
kinds Of iron, 81,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

The CASE OF REV. JAMES BALLARD-We no.
ticed last week the session Of the Council, hav-
ing under examination the case Of the Rev. JAS.
Ballard. That Council, after hearing the evil
dence, temporarily adjourned on Friday evening".
and met again at the New Church in this City
(the Congregational church having been refused,
and the New Church rendered for that Occason)
"Wednesday morning, for the purpose of closing
the business of The session. The case was sum.
med up in behalf of Mr.. b. by himself and L.
Moore, Esq, of this city, in the afternoon and
evening. The Council met in the forenoon of
Thursday, in interocutory session, for the pur-
pose of making up their verdict, and in the af-
ternoon to announce the result to the public
The verdict was the unanimous acquittal of
Mr.. b., upon every charge that had been prefer
red against him. Letters are furnished him,
certifying that he is a Congregational minister,
in good standing; and advice given to the soci-
ETY. from which he was communicated, to re-
ceivc him back rs worthy member of that
church. Grand River Eagle
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

THE AMERICAN YACHT SILvIE BEATEN.-The
American Yacht Silvie, the property of gentle
man at New Rochelle, was beaten this year in
the race for the Royal Prize The successful
Yacht'was the Julia, of only one half the ton
mage of the Silvie and is quite new, having been
built on improved lines. The Silvie came in
second the time was 7 hours, 7 minutes, 81 Sec
for the Julia, the Sfvie's time was minutes,
3S l-2 seconds longer. The owner of the Sill
vie, l.. A. Depaw, at once challenged the Julia
for another race; we do not know if the chal-
lenge was accepted. Scientific American
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

.Sy" The Weekly Observer, is the title of a
small but neat sheet, published at Fentonville
by H. e. p. JosLIN. The first number has just
reached us. The Observer assumes an indie
pendent position in politics, and will be an earn
est laborer in the cause of Temperance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

"IMpoRTANT IF TRUE."-Tbe Houston Tex
as Telegraph asserts that from recent surveys
the fact has been revealed that a belt of coun-
try, varying from 10 to 100, miles broad, en-
tends quite across the continent, from the At
lantc to the Pacific, which is SO level that a rail-
road can be extended the whole distance with
out traversng mountain range. The Pacific
Railroad may he extended in an air line from
Sacramento to San Diego, on this route, with as
little difficulty as on an open plain.
In the course of one month there will be q
double track all the way to Albany on the Hud
SON River Railroad Good.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

MEDICAL CoLLEGE.-We are requested by
Doctor GUM TO state, that in accordance with
custom, during the winter, operations will be
performed gratutously upon all who may desire,
by presenting themselves at the Medical Col
lege at Ann Arbor on Tuesdays and Friday of
each week. The press throughout the State
are requested to give publicity to this fact
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
netrOIf Market

On the sixth, flour sold at 1915, being at n
decline from the rates on the day previous
There was also decline in the price of wheat
In the streets l,l5 was paid Corn was steady
at &c., and oats firm Mt 37tc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

~ We are indebted to Hon. LEWIS CAss
for copy of "Patent Office Reports for the
wear 1852"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

THE SAUL CAYAL.-This extensive work, in
all its various branches, moves forward with sys-
tematic energy. The excavation has been con-
fined recently TO the ockpits in order to have
them ready for the timber and stone before the
close of navigation. This has been accomplish
ed in the upper lock-pit, and we notice to-day
that the excavation in the lower one has been
carried down in several places to the required
DEPTH or IA feet below the level Of the water,
and when it is recolected that each lock re-
quires an excavation Of 400 feet in length, over
100 feet in width and of IA to 20 feet in depth,
some idea may be formed of the great amount
Of labor required on this part of the work.
Both ock-pits will soon be ready for the timber
and stone, both of which materials arc begin
ming to arrive on the ground. The steam tug is
doing good business in towing up the lumber
and stone, and cargoes of the faced stone may
soon be looked for from the new quarry opened
by the company at Maiden. The best of the
timber has been found in abundance few miles
below this place, and it is estimated that enough
can be got out during another month for the
whole timber work.
In the way of building we notice, besides the
completion of a number of winter dwellings, n
very large store. house to house the immense
quantity of water-me arriving for the stone
work. The water-rasing apparatus works well,
and during the recent floods Of rain that have
poured into the excavation, there has been no
difficulty in keeping out the water.
axe Superior Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

Vegetation grows so rapidly in Iowa, that
when man wants to cross q stream he sticks a
pumpkin seed in the bank, and in few minutes
walks over on the vine.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

~ The schooner Telegraph, which went
ashore ut Stony Creek a short time since, has
been stripped and abandoned The cargo was
saved. The Telegraph was fast sailing YES.
sci, worth about seven thousand dollars. No
insurance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

There is now on exhibition at Newark theI
smallest specimen of humanity extant. He is(
now three years old, and weighs but six lbs
four ounces.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
New York, Oct. 3.

A despatch from New Orleans says report
has reached Mexico of the breaking out of hos
tilities in the Mesila Valley between the United
States soldiers and the Mexican forces. Gen.
Trias has also obtained information that large
body of American troops were concentrating on
the Rio Grande, and that they would unite with
those already in the Valley to seize it. These
reports were such rs to require an explanation
of the intention of the United States in sending
out additional forces to occupy the Mesilla VAL.
ley and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
WASHINGTON Oct. 4.

w ASHINH IUN, OCt. 4.
Mr.. Hulsemnnn, the Austrian minister, arrived
here yesterday, and had an interview with Sec.
rotary Marcy. 1t is rumored that arrangements
have been made for the release of Koszta and
his return to this country.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
LOUISVILLE. Oct. d,

LOUISVILLE, Oct. a.
The Salt Lake mail arrived ut Independence
on Thursday. The emigrants had all passed
Salt Lake. The Indians in Utah were trouble
some.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12
The Western Literary Cabinet.

The October number Of this valuable maya
zine, which has just reached us, is filled with
choice original and selected matter. The SER
vices Of large number of excellent writers
have been secured for the Cabinet 1t is edited
with ability, and so long as it continues to main.
tain its present character can not fail to be an
acceptable visitor to the family circle "Chap-
ters in the Early History of Michigan" by the
editress, Mrs. Il. NJ. SHELDON, the publication
Of which will be continued during the present
year, forms at the present time one Of its chief
attractions. The Cabinet is published monthly,
at Detroit. Terms $l,OO per year, invariable
in advance.
The Musical Review md Choral Advocate.
We inadvertently neglected to notice this ex.
cellent publication, on the receipt of the Sep
TENDER No., Which we received sometime since.
Too much cannot be said in praise of this
monthly journal, which contains variety of
readable matter, but its chief excellency is in
the new and beautiful music with which each
number is supplied, and which is Of the best
kind, ard consists of Glces, Quartettcs, An
thems, &C., furnishing at the end of the vol.
umc choice collection of sacred and secular
music.
Several of The best composers are among its
contributors, and it is printed in neat form for
binding, and in the most tasty style. Publish
ed by F. J. HUNTINGTON, New York, at only one
dollar per annum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

New ORLEANS, Oct. 4.
The number ofinterments for the past "a hours
from fever was only six.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-10-12

DEFINITION. Words are leaves-ideas, fruit
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-24

DIED-n this place, on Sunday afternoon, the i5th
inst, ANN BELToN, second daughter of A NJ and s.
A.-Kennedy, aged eight years. two months and TWEEN
ty-fEe days.
Though of tender years and delicate frame, she en-
dured patiently and without murmur, the pr"tracted
suterngs Of the painful disease which terminated her
young life. and at last, 'sank quiet as to nights
repose, like leaves at setting sun
From the many interesting developments of mind
and heart in 80 young, and from the careful do
mestic and religious training, which it would in all
probability, have beeL her privilege to continue 10
low there naturally, might have been anticipated in
the full maturity of her character, superior excellence
and usefulness and in our human short sghtedness we
might be disposed to lament, so pure light SO soon
extinruished, sosweeta flower so early bghted. But
no
The star has sped away to Heaven
To slime unsullied, there,
The Aowret from the earth been rven
To bloom in Gods parterre
And though this sinful world of ours
Needs all that's bright and fair
Sweet influence Of stars and flowers
To sized their blessings rare;
Yet, higher claims than earth, has Heaven,
Which but remands its own,
Such precious things were never given
To US but as a ioan n. NJ
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-05-24
Professor al: Xander C. Barry'S
TEzCOPzAER0Us.

AR Mrdica,cd onruuL'l, for preserving, fastening,
" soruitr= aud promoting The growth of The hair,
cleansing the l'ad, and curing diseases of the skim
aud external cuts. bruises de- The common con EFT
of adj VIII" have used bar'y's Tric"phrrous. whether
for the Improvement und Invig"raton of The hair or
for u,"uS. cuts. bruises, &c. places it ut tue head
Of all preparations intende, for like purposes. This
is no i'll considered assertion. Figures and facts lear
it out. The sales average millions of bottles YEN,
the receipts in cash. Sloo,m'o This year the Lusi.
ness will exceed that amount. The number OF orders
which daily arrive at the depot and manuactury 1871
Broadway New York. addiessed to Professor Barry
enclosing cash, and requiring immediate attention.
would scarcely be ID level. The whol, sale demand
is fiou, 2,uOu To 3ouO bottles day. probal exceed
ing tnt of all the other hair preparations conjonpl
The popularity II the article everywhere and the
liberal to dealers, combine to inc ease its sales
with great rapidity; and improvements it its conpo-
sitinn made considerable expense pds to its rei,i.
aton as well us its intrinsic value. For sale whole
sale and retail by the principal merchants and drug
gists Throughout the United STATES and anada Mcxi-
co, West Inlics, Great Britain and France, and by
Dorich Jones d Co.. Camden Sold in large bottles
Price % cts. Nay 24-.6m*