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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

Last Saturday was the day designated by
law for completing the assessment rolls. As
no persons appeared before the supervisor in
this town for the purpose of having the assess
ment of their personal property reduced, we
presume none consider themselves serious
ly aggrieved in this respect. The good effects
of the new tax law are beginning to be SEEN.
The taxes will be more justly distributed than
heretofore, from the fact that all taxable proper
ty is brought to light, and assessed throughout
at its full value, instead of being put down as
in former years, some at its cash value, some at
one-half, and some at no more than quarter of
its real worth In this town large amount of
property, which has hitherto escaped taxation,
has now appeared on the roll which will foot up
over three hundred thousand dollars, being near
ly three times the amount Of last year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

We notice change in the edtorship of the
Michigan Farmer. Robert F. Johnston Is now
associated with Warren Isham, the former edit
or, and Messrs. r. F. Johnston and VIM. 8.
Duncklee are to be its future publishers. This
is an excellent monthly. We recommend it to
the numerous farmers who are now filling up
the east part of the county, as being to them
publication Of great utility.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

Both of the injunctions procured against the
st. Mary Canal Commissioners have been dis
solved, one by Judge Johnson, on the 10th inst,
and the other by Judge Douglass, on the fol-
lowing day. The legality and sufficency of the
proceedings of the Commissioners in every par
tcular were fully sustained.
60 The company recently incorporated for the
purpose Of building this Canal, was organized on
Saturday last in the city of New York, by electng
officers as follows: Ef
Erastus Corning, of Albany, President; John
l. Pruyn. of Albany, Treasurer: and Charles r.
Harvey, General Agent
"The Board of Directors, besides the President,
Vice President and Treasurer, embraces Governor
E. Fairbanks, of Vermont, John M. Forbes, of
Boston, John F. Seymour, of Utica, and Jas. +.
Joy, of Detroit.
This work will now be pressed forward to COM
pletion, as fast as money and men can accomplish
it."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
~ Friend SMITH, at Mill Point, is doing a

B- Friend SMITH, at Mill Point, is doing
large business in the way Of dealing out med
icines, dry goods, and groceries very cheap for
cash. He has the largest assortment of drugs
in this part of the county, which he offers
on most reasonable terms A considerable
space in our advertising columns will be found
occupied with lists of the numerous articles
that may be found at his Cheap Variety
Store" but the half is not there told
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

eY- The Michigan made her trial trip last
week Tuesday. She had good music and a
merry crew on board Her arrival at this place
made an occasion for the gathering of large
crowd who raised three deafning cheers for
the Michigan and her enterprisng proprietor.
The Michigan is beautiful craft, and fully
meets public expectation which was raised to
high pitch. Capt. PARKS has given us exact
ly what we want-a quick passenger boat be-
tween Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. He is
public benefactor, and should and doubtless
will receive not only the public good will, but
also proper share Of the public patronage
Such arrangements as he has been instrumental
in bringing about, will, If sustained, cause a
sufficient increase of business to give employ
ment for his boat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
BUFFALO. Nav Ia,

The search for the bodies of the men buried
in the ruins was continued all night by torch
light. Six dead bodies have been recovered,
and eight persons, badly bruised, have been got
out Some of them, it is tho't, will recover. A
large body of men are still at work, and several
bodies are still supposed to be beneath the ruins.
A man can be heard talking, and he will be got
out soon
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

The fifth number Of the Farmers Compan-
ION and Horticultural Gazette is before U.S.
The number and variety of its original articles,
and the general good appearance of this period
ical have left favorable impression with all
who have given it an inspection. We bespeak
for it wide circulation in this quarter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

Hon. Robert G. Shaw, who died in Boston on
between two and three millions of dollars. His
contributions to objects of charity during his life
time, are stated in the Boston Transcript to have
amounted to the large sum of four hundred thou
sand dollars. His age was seventy EIGHT.
tt U3 IN Y. Journal of Commerce.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

The Engineers upon the Oakland and Ottawa
Road are still at work upon the line from this
City to Grand Haven. They have now comen-
ced running line little south of the City,
keeping entirely on the south side of the River
20 Grand Haven. Grand Rapids Emo
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

r9y~ HENRY PENSoYER, Esq, has been APP
pointed Deputy Collector at this Port. PEN
NoYER is a host of himself. He gave the peo-
Piles party an efficient and disnterested support
in the great contest of last November. " Sue
cess to Pennoyer."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~ The propeller Pocahontas has been ly-
ing at our docks for several days. unloading and
re-oading She took on a full cargo of -four
wheat, saleratus and skins at this place, and left
for Buffalo on the odd inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

W" The Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road
Bank at Adrian has been resuscitated. This
bank was chartered in 1885 with power to con-
tnue thirty years. In 1912 the Legislature
passed an act repeating its charter. A portion
of the press, we see, treat this action of the
Legislature as valid, though we find no reserva-
ton of the right to repeal in the original act
Of incorporation, and should consequently sup
pose that the act of 1912 was unconstitutional.
Various opinions are expressed as to the
claims which this concern has upon the conf
dence Of the public. The President, A. ].
Comstock is the man eve read of" as being,
some thirteen or fourteen years ago, President
of this same Erie aud Kalamazoo Rail Road
Bank which failed 10 1871, also as President Of
the Bank of Adrian, which broke, and next as
President of the Adrian Insurance Co., the char
ter of which was repealed last winter. To be
safe, we would caution our readers against re-
ceiving its "pctorials" unless it be in payment
of very bad debts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

On Friday last five steamers, and multitude
of sailing craft, too numerous to be particular
lied, were in our harbor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~ GILBERT & Co. are to be found at the
"Old Brown Store" where they are doing the
next thing to giving away their old stock Of
goods. A new and splendid assortment will be
on hand in few days which will go off at ex.
ceedingly low rates. First come. first served.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~" Hon. LEWIS CAss will accept our sin
cere thanks for highly priced Ipubc document
entitled "The Constitution" Our acknowl-
edgemnts are due for various other favors from
the same source.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~ Cooley, always at the head of Amer-
can Magazines is constantly increasing in popu-
lar favor. The number for June is embellished
with numerous splendid engraviDgs, and beau
tiful colored fashion plate. Its reading matter
is fully equal to that of any of its predecessors
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

On Saturday the +" Commencement" new
schooner, built and owned by Mr.. PLUGGER, of
Holland, made her appearance in our harbor.-
She is about rs tons burden, and compares very
favorably with other vessels of the same class.
Another vessel to be about 100 tons burden is
on the stocks at the same place. We are much
gratified to see these among many other sub
stantial evidences of pecuniary prosperity with
our friends the Hollanders."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
"Of all the fair months that round the sun

Sweet May, sweet May, thou'rt dear to me-"
MOORE
We have no pleasant thoughts to dedicate TO
the May of 1858. We simply write it down in
plain prose as having been an extremely un-
pleasant portion of our existence. The wealth
er at present is very passable, as almost any
would be after lingering, drizzling rain storm
of three weeks duration. The sky is clear and
smiling, but the season is remarkably backward,
and the dreary, bowling winds sweep by cold
and cherries.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

e9y- Our exchanges from all parts of this
State, Wisconsin, and other sections of the
country, uniformly speak of the growing crops
10 most glowing terms. The prospects
throughout the country for an abundant yield,
especially of wheat and fruit, are at this time
more than usually encouraging.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~ The protracted blow" during the mid
die of last week. delayed the Detroit until Fri
day, when she arrived in port twenty-four hours
behind her time. She has already resumed her
regular hours, and is running as usual with the
utmost punctuality.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

The late rough weather has caused the waters
of the lake and river to encroach upon Uncle
Sans lighthouse property about the mouth at
rapid rate. The dwelling will soon be per-
feet ruin unless something is done to prevent
the action Of the winds and waves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

n35- Next week we shall commence the in
sertion eff marine list, also a statement of the
going prices of such articles as are usually
bought and sold in this market
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

a4y@ GleaSonS Pictorial is as attractive as
ever. Our only wonder is that it does not find
wider circulation in this county. When bound
it makes choice volume Examine it,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

Our Jail, we presume, is to let, it having been
entirely vacant for months. In the meantime
Mr.. Sheriff plays the part of gentleman at
leisure. This speaks well for our county
Probably no other in the State can boast the
existence of higher tone of moral sentiment,
or the more general prevalence of good order.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
WASHINGTON, May l6.

WASHINGTON, May 16
The Sandwich Islands affairs is still under
discussion. 1t is designed TO appoint a commits
soner to these Islands with power to refuse the
offer of annexation, should it be offered.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1853.
Hy~ We find but little general news at the
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.

~ We find but little general news at the
present time that we can take pleasure in record
ing. Every mail comes loaded with shocking
details of human suffering and wholesale des-
truction of life caused by fire, water rail road
collision, steamboat explosion, or some other
dreadful casualty. The present season seems
if possible to exceed any preceding one in the
number, extent, and variety OF those distressing
occurrences that are so frequently hurryng
crowds of unsuspecting victims to sudden and
premature graves. 1t would be called san.
culinary war that would occasion in the same
length of time such an amount of human sacri-
flee as we have been called upon TO record with
in the last few weeks, and this too, in most
cases, attributable directly to criminal care
lessness and inexcnsable neglect of duty. This
week we insert brief accounts of the sad acct
dent at Buffalo, the explosion of the Jenny
Lind and the burning of the Ocean Wave
and might, if we felt inclined, crowd our
columns with melancholy particulars of these,
and numerous other casualties Of less extent in
their fatal consequences.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
WASHINGTON. Nav IL.

The report that the Hawaiian Government
had made propositions to the United States for
annexation is true. The proposal is now before
the Cabinet.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

"BAsE UsEs"-The bed-chamber Of Napole-
on, at st. Helena, is now a stable, and the room
in which he breathed bis last is now used for
ihreshing and winnowing wheat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

ryg- DIR. MONROE has kindly furnished us
with package of late CaliforuiaRnPers. Much
obliged.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

Va The arrangements for summer travel
on the river and lake are now perfected, and are
far superior to any heretofore enjoyed in this
vicinity. The Empire and Michigan are making
daily trips to and from the Rapids, and the AL
gonna tri-weekly trips The Humming Bird
runs at such times, and to such places as the
public necessities require. The Detroit affords
a reliable and permanent steam communication
with st. Joseph and Chicago three times week.
These boats are all staunch, safe, commodious,
and well calculated for the several capacities in
which they are employed, especially the passen-
ger service. They are well furnished, well
managed, well differed, and are commanded by
captains who are capable, gentlemanly, and
agreeable. A considerable increase in travel
is already perceptble, owing to the greater ia
cilities now offered, and this increase will be still
more observable as business expands and the
public confidence becomes secured.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

been making most searching work with the pub
lie land marauders down north" The energy
which he has displayed in running out the lines
and making seizures of stolen TIMBER forms n
striking contrast to the corruption and "mbe-
cility" manifested by the wretched tools of the
late wing administration, and will have sure
tendency to stop that almost unbrdled license
of piagng government property which has
hitherto been allowed to prevail in that quarter
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

~ A decision has been given in the U. S.
Court, at Columbus, Ohio, in the case of the
Atlantic versus the Ogdensburgh The parties
had agreed to fix their respective claims at $75.
600 on the part of the Atlantic in case of n
recovery, and $4,000 for the Ogdensburgh.-
Judge Leavitt held that the Atlantic was not
entitled to decree, and gave verdict for the
defendants of $4,000 and costs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

BUFFALO, May 10.
Between the hours of and this p NJ the
roof and rear wall of the granite building, No.
1862 Main ST., formerly occupied by Robinson &
Co., bankers, and the Exchange Bank, fell in
and buried some fifteen or twenty workmen un-
der the ruins The property had recently been
purchased by VIM. H. Glenny, and was being re-
fitted and repaired by him for the purpose of
opening there crockery and glass ware store.
The lower story Of the rear wall had been re-
moved for the purpose of putting in glass wall
with pillars in the place of the solid brick-but
owing to some defect in staying up the wall
above the whole fell in with tremendous crash
and buried beneath the rubbish nearly all who
were engaged in the repairs. The loss Of life
is awful, though we are unable to state the ex-
tent to which it has reached. Some four or five
of the workmen have been rescued, awfully man.
gled, but yet alive. Whether they will survive
is considered extremely doubtful. Workmen
are engaged removing the rubbish. The loss of
the building will probably reach $4,000 or
$4,000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25

n 1t has come to be pretty generally
known hereabouts, that for several weeks past
the official duties Of the Light House dignitary
in this village, have very materially interfered
with his private business arrangements, and that
nothing, but powerful sense of duty to the
public, has prevailed with him to bear with the
empty and thankless honors of Office so long
as he has,
Mr.. ToRREY's numerous acquaintance will
be much gratiied 10 learn that such arrange
ments have now been made at head quarters, rs
to relieve him from the disagreeable position
which he has hitherto occupied, and enable him
for the remainder of his days to enjoy the sweets
Of private life.
We are informed that PETER VAN DEN BERG
Esq, a resident of Holland, in this county, is
to have charge of the Light at this place, and
that he will at once enter upon discharge Of
the duties of his new position.
Our personal acquaintance with Mr.. VAN DEN
BERG is somewhat limited, but it is enough to
convince us that he is an upright man, and a
good citizen. AS politician we know him well
by report. In common with the mass of his
countrymen, his sympathies are with the demo-
cratic party, to the wonderful success of which
in this county he has contributed in no small
degree.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
New ORLEANS, Nav IL.

New ORLEANS, May H.
The steamer Texas arrived to-day from Vera
Cruz. Gen. Uraga, who is going to Prussia as
Mexican minister, came passenger in her.
Gen. Arista sailed from Vera Cruz in the Brit
ish steamer Avon for st. Thomas.
The dates from Mexico are to the 4th. The
papers contain full particulars of the Inaugural
ton of Santa Anna and the formation of the new
Cabinet.
The Sloo contract has been confirmed, and
the treaty in regard to the neutrality of the Te-
huantepec route has also been confirmed.
Santa Anna has proclaimed new arbitration
law in regard to the press, requiring all papers
to be licensed by the Government, and the pro-
prietors to deposit large sums as securities to
furnish copies of every article to the government
publishers to abstain entirely from discussion
of political matters. Penalties for the infringe
ment Of the law are severe. Several prominent
journals in consequence have suspended.
BY the steamer Mexico, the gold accounts are
fully confirmed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-25
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
OGpENsBuRGH, MAY

O6DENSbUhSH, way i, iOoo.
Loss OF THE STEAMER OCEAN WAvE.-The
Ocean Wave took fire from her furnace on her
downward trip, off the Ducks" about forty
miles above Kingston, on Saturday morning,
about o'clock. When the fire was first dis
covered, she was about a mile and half from
shore, which she Immediately headed for, but so
intense was the heat that the machinery gave
out, and she drifted to sea. The upper cabin
was consumed in about fifteen minutes, and in
about two hours the hull went down. Those
saved were taken off by the schooner Georgian
ma.
The Ocean Wave had on board Ia cabin, and
9 deck passengers besides children and the
crew, who swelled the number to about 80, of
whom % were saved. Among the crew saved,
were Capt. Wright and both mates; Thomas
Oliver, the Purser; both wheelmen, the second
engineer Mr. Backman, and number of deck
hands. Among the passengers saved were Mr..
Francis Kiah and wife, both of whom were
burned, but not dangerously; Mrs. French, OF
Cornwall, and the wife Of Mr.. Moore, Of the
Gore Bank, Hamilton These three were all
the females saved. A small vessel on her way
downward sent boat to the assistance of the
Inflated steamer, but the men being frightened
pulled away again.
The schooner Georgianna then hove in sight
lowered boat, which was manned with her
mate and two sailors, and succeeded in picking
up l8 persons In two minutes after their res
cue the wreck went down. She had drfted
miles from the shore before she sunk. The
Captain, first mate and one passenger reached
the shore near the disaster and the vessel bro't
the rest to Kingston. Among those lost, are
Mr.. Trumbull, first engineer, Julius Sanders,
bar keeper; the cook; and Mrs Donald; a
nurse, and three children of the cashier of the
Gore Bank, Hamilton; three ladies, names un-
know; MIR. Lyman b. Fiske, of the firm of s.
III. Humphrey, Ogdensburgh; whole number
lost at least %. The progress of the flames
was so rapid that it was impossible to launch
any of the boats which were on board
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1853-06-08

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Meilen Die Stunbe no6 ireeno einem Dr.
te Der @ree beforoert werben fonnen
Oamit fonnte man oann in einer Bpbe
cine 9feife nab Galifcrnien uno lpieeer
iurtf moben!
Sour etlpas feblt Dem Grfinber CUR Ser:
fertisuno ieines suftfbifTe6 Die erforoerz
liben Selomittel. lin oiele Sd)rpieriaz
felt ju iberfommen, ioll cine 8efeaI aIbaft
unter pem Ramen ,leriol Ntaoisotion
Company" 9ebiloet rperben nit einem
Stcfbelauf bon $4,000 in3000 Qntbei'
len. Sis iest iollen 600 Qntbelle per:
fauft Iein. SSeoer Der IS iiberfdift III
elm Stcdbatter uno bere6ti9t, ieiner
Gbeit bes etrpaiaen 9e,pinns einsuftefen
lpenn eae Sdiff einmal flIe9e 1T. 3el
preis fir cine paifa9e no6 Galiforner
ioa oann 500 iein, uno oies. meint Del
srfinoer, rptirbe einem ieoen Stcdbalte,
rpenigItens $40 Die 9Sote abtperfen !
User nun in biefer 3eit oes ma9netiiber
Gele9rapbs, oer @eifterflopferei uno oet
y0umbu95 in toulenoerlei 8eitalt, Suf
| Sat, flint ooer mebr Sbaler an oieler neu
orti9en Spefulatiouju tpa8en, fam lelb
Die ndberen Ginselnbeiten oarGter IN Sr
| fabrun9 brin9en.
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1853-06-08
Gumbug-oprr mas 2

&ufus9 OFT r, Elm piienibaftz
liher 6err in @affin9ton, orbeitct lbcn
lGnaere 3eit an einem ioeenannten Neros
port ooer Slu9Ibiff, nm oamit Die eiifte
ourbfe9eln 3u tonnen. st bat uns Elm
8latt 5uee16ift, lpcrau6 mir erfebsn, oaB
ct iidb Die or6Bten 6cfnun9rn fir bos
8elin9en Ieine5 planee matbt, inbem bers
ietbe pen oen ipihenfbaftlibiten @ldnz
nern uno Gn9ineuren unteriubt uno GUT
oebeiBen peroe uno bereit5 in fteinerem
Waa5tabe crpr t Woroen lei. st it
ieet oaralIf aus, Elm oerarti8eS Slu8ibiff
bon FOLDER 9robe gu bauen, Dap oarin 300
Nalfaaiers nit Siberbeit aufeen0nmen
Der lecha patriot. (Allentaun, Pa.) 1848-1859, 1853-06-08
Gin ncurr Ariea nit .Alerihg.

Die ntueten gta6ridten bon 8aI9.
inotcn faeen, baB bort alloensin Die Naeis
nune bertIbe, bab mir am Sorobeno Ell
nes neuen &rie9es nit Mlerifo fteben.
Sen. 9arlono bat eben BON unlerer Res
oierune ben Sefebl erbotten, iltb eili9ft
nob Reumerifo su perfG9en, rpobri0einz
lib nit Snitruftionei,, nit elmer binldn8s
(iden Wa6t ea5 beItrittene WeiiQatbal
unter bic 8ctmdBi9teit ber Ser. Staaten
su brinoen. 8ereit6 ftebt ober @oup.
Srias NIT 1000 @erifanern oaIelbit uns
ter Safen, um ooRelbe su pertbeioi9en.
Sb nun Santa 2lnna, ber aeraoe ieBt
lpieoer Die &e9ierun9sji9el MerifoS in
66noen bat, oieie Wa6t surtifsie ben uno
bas beltrittens Gano benz Sen. @arlane
eutipilli9 tbertoBen miro, oo6 1T bic Sra:
9e, oeren 96Iun9 iiber &rie9 ooer Srieoen
emit Ibeiorn mus. Die Sa6en iteben iiems
lid auf bic nGmliba 2(rt, ipie iie Dor oem
l(u5bru1 bes leeten 8rie9es itanoen, unr
bic 8rie9sfadel mag NIT oer ndmIiben
9eibtioteit ent3iinoet tpsroen lpie oamal6,