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

- The Hon. Mr.. Merriwether, of KY, has
been appointed to supersede Gen. Lane, as
Governor of New Mexico. AS Gen. Lane was
a staunch wing, appointed under the Fillmore
Administration, his removal was to be expected
as a matter of course. Consequently his recall
at this time can not be regarded as certainly in
dicating what course the present administration
will pursue in regard to Z" the disputed terrific
ry." We are not able from any data before us full
ly to form opinion respecting the merits of our
claim to the Mecilla Valley, but the statements
of Commissioner Bartlett, which have appeared
in the Providence Journal have considerably
shaken our confidence in the assertions of Gov
Lane in his pronunciamento. Even if we are
clearly in the right, Gov. Lanes filibustering
movements were altogether unwarrantable. and
would have rendered his removal necessary I'M
der any administration.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

NEXT ECLIPSE OF THE SuN.-An eclipse Of
the sun will take place on the 30th of next Nov,
and it will be total along belt between the
coast of Peru and the Sandwich Islands, &c
Prof Schmidt. Royal Astronomical Observer at
Bonn, on the Rhine, has written letter TO Lieut.
Maury, of the Observatory at Washington on
the subject, as we learn by the last edition Of the
Sailing Directions" for which Lieut.. Maury
will be pleased to accept our thanks. Prof
Schmidt has sent some short Instructions to be
distributed among our scientific captains who
may be navigating the Southern Pacific Ocean
in the month Of next November, and who may
be favorably situated for taking observations
We hope that our sea captains sailing from N.
York TO California between the LIST Of August
and Goth of next September will take schedules
Of instructions with them, and if they should be
placed in favorable position for making observ-
atoms, to do so faithfully, and report to Lieut.
Maury on the same. Some strange appearances
have been observed on total eclipses Of the sun,
such as corona and red flames. 1t is very desi-
rabe that observations should be taken in differ
ent parts of the world in order to arrive at cor
rect conclusions respecting the wonderful phe-
nomena attending total eclipses.
Scientific American.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
Total,

A survey of road to California, from the
South Pass across the different ranges of Noun
tains to the Pacific slope of the Continent, is
said by the st. Louis Republican to be under
taken by parties independent of all Govern
mental connection. 1t will be in the hands Of
Civil engineers of undoubted merit and capaci-
ty, accompanied by Geologist, who will insi-
tute thorough examination of the country,
compare observations, and select the most eli.
gible route for an immediate Instrumental Sur
vey.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

ScoTcH PHILANTHRoPY-In debate in the
British House of Commons, April 81, Mr.. Drum.
monc made the following statement:
"He spoke upon good authority when he said
that in the town of Glasgow alone 10000 per-
sons every Saturday night STEPPED themselves in
whisky and opium, and lay in state of perfect
insensibilitv till Monday morning"
These Glasgow people are now making a
great rant abont American slavery, as if no 9TH
er evil existed on the face Of the earth. They
gave a sum of money to Mrs. Uncle Tom Stowe,
having made it, of course, by selling opium and
whisky. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

az We are highly gratifed TO learn that
Moses HAWKS, Esq, one Of the editors of the
AHegan Record, has received the appointment
of Superintendent Of lights and supplies on the
upper lakes. Mr.. HAWKS has for years past
done the democratic party good service, and will
make an active and efficient public officer. A
better selection could not have been made. II
gives perfect satisfaction. Z. b. BAssETT, Esq,
also an editor of the Record, has been appoint
ed Postmaster at Alegan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

GRAMMATIcs.-" Arrah, Teddy, an wasn't yer
name Teddy OByrne before you left ould lre-
land %
"Sure it was, my darlint."
But my jewel, why then do you add the
and call it Teddy O'Byrnes now?"
"Why, ye spalpeen! haven't been married
since ken to Ameriky! and ar you so ignor-
ant of grammatics that we don't know when
raj 7"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

SLAVERY IN THE New TERRITORY OF WASH
INGToN.-The following grave paragraph is cut
from the Washington correspondence of the Bal
timore Sun:
"The new territory of Washington, so fertile
and salubrious, and so inviting to agricultural
enterprise, is opened, by the liberaiity of Con-
gress, for the reception of southern emigrants
with their slaves A considerable number Of
citizens of Missouri and Kentucky, and proba-
bly, Virginia, will avail themselves of the boon
and of the opportunity thus Unexpectedly afford
ed for the introduction of another great slave
State into the Union. Mr.. Chase, Mr.. Hale and
Mr. Sumner were so wholly engrossed by their
admiration of the works and triumphs of Mrs
Stowe, that they suffered the bill establishing
the magnificent territory of Washington to be
passed without the usual recognition of the or.
dinance of l7S7-or the Wmot Proviso"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
NOWALK. May IL.

The coroners jury brought in their verdict
last night After detailing all the particulars in
the case, they come to the conclusion that the
immediate cause of the disaster was the GRIMM
al recklessness of the engineer. They do not
think, however, that the entire responsibility
rests upon him. In relation to the rumors in
circulation in regard to the directions given by
the conductor to the engineer, as to the rate of
speed at which he should pass through Norwalk,
the jury say that after the most careful inquiry,
they do not hesitate to pronounce them sheer
fabreations.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
Grand Rapids Enquirer, llth.

We were never believers in the marvellous,
and were not inclined to believe the rumor that
that red hot Wing, o. M. Hyde, Esq, had re-
ceved an appointment from President Pierce Jun
Ill it was confirmed by the gentleman himself.
"Yes," said he "that's so; I've got the papers,
my commission, as Er-Colector Of the Port Of
Detroit, and my office is next door to the Gus
tom Housed" Detroit Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

efforts have done no good, why attempt this
new mode of reform! say let all good citi-
zens put their shoulders to the wheel with a
hearty good will, and believe it will roll on to
do the greatest good to the greatest number.
Yours, A reader Of the Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
CURIOUS SPANISH OPINIONS OF THIS COUNTRY

CURIOUS SPANISH OPINIONS OF THIS COUNTRY
The Clamor Publice a newspaper of preten-
sion in Madrid, of the 18th February, has the
following paragraph in its diplomatic review:
awhile we contemplate the deporable polit-
ical situation of the nations of Europe, and the
misfortunes which menace them, we turn our
eyes instinctively to lands beyond the Atlantic
The republic of the United States is, in truth,
the star which, in the end, must guide modern
society, and long time cannot elapse before
the capital of the land of the illustrious Wash
ington will be the capital of the world. The
time has passed when, separated from Europe
by wide ocean, it has no influence on our des-
TIMES. Electric telegraphs and ships driven by
rarihed air, recent great discovery will draw
closer together, and unite as parts Of one body,
the FIVE great known divisions of the world.
Before such generous system, before
acts of such immense Importance, how petty
seem present projects to deprive the people Of
their eliminated rights"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

To SPIRIT RAPPERs-Professor Anderson,
the great magician, challenges the whole" spirt
rapping fraternity" votares, victims and teach
ers, in the sum Of $4,000 or $4,000, that they
cannot produce single knock on his table
which he cannot account for by natural causes
and natural laws
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The Supreme Court, in session at Kalamazoo.
last week. in the case of G.. Nj. Mills u.s. the Peo-
pie, in error, gave a verbal decision of reversal
on some of the points decided by the Court be-
low, and ordered that the prisoner be remanded
back for a new trial and further, that he be adj
mitted TO bail by any Judge of the Supreme
Court. Judge Pratt dissenting, Judges Green
and Copeland absent.
Grand Rapids Enquirer, ] lth.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The editor of the New York Tribune, who is
one Of the directors of the " Underground Rail-
road" announces the conveyance of sixty free
passengers to Canada since 1885. Probably the
same amount of money spent in stealing these
slaves, would have purchased twice the number
and sent them home to Africa Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

SPIRITUAL RAPPINGs.-Hon. N. p Tallmadge
writes to the National Intelligencer letter ex-
pressing his firm belief in the spiritual rappings
and other similar demonstrations. He says he
has had frequent communications from John G.
Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay, and
that these communications are all characteristic
of the individuals, some of those from Mr.. Cal
houD being, both in style and sentiment, worthy
of him, in his palmiest days in the u. s. Sem
ate"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The New Bedford Standard says it is fact,
that the number of persons annually destroyed
by lightning is greater than the number of those
who draw any considerable prize in a lottery;
so that every man who buys lottery ticket may
have the comfortable reflection that whatever
chance he has of drawing prize, he has still
greater chance of being killed by lightning!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY IS, 1853.

EN MAI 10, 100.
r39- We find in the Port Huron Commercial
full report of the proceedings of the Railroad
Convention held in that place on the fourth and
fifth days of May inst. The convention was
well represented by business men from the
northern counties of the State. Several were
also present from Canada and one from Wis
consin, but unfortunately the delegates from
Milwaukee were delayed on their way so as to
prevent their attendance.
The object of the meeting was to excite an
interest in the proposed Port Huron and Lake
Michigan railroad, and to elicit such Information
as would be serviceable to those DESTROYS of ad-
vancing the work.
The prospects for an early construction of
this road from Port Huron to the mouth of
Grand River are certainly hattering. Capital
lists in Canada and England, who are connected
with the Grand Trunk Railway extending from
Trois Pstoles, the great shipping por. of Cam
ada, to port Sarnia, are fully awake to its i'm
portance, and seem determined to see it prosecu-
ted with vigor to completion. An arrangement
has been entered into between the directors Of
the road and gentlemen Of Quebec, by which
IL 900 shares Of stock are to be transferred to
have given the best assurances that loans to an
ample extent will be made. The whole num-
Der of shares is 10000 of 100 dollars each. A
larger number than / 900 was desired, but the
balance had been reserved for parties along the
line Of the road.
Important railroad movements, both east and
west not only render the ultimate construction
of this road, either to Lake Michigan or to an
intersection with the Oakland and Ottawa,a bso-
lutely certain, but also point to the day as be-
ing very near at hand when we shall find our
selves placed on one Of the most important
thoroughfares in the country. The projected
Canada roads, lib miles in length, extending
from the sea coast to the eastern borders Of
Michigan, have been consolidated under one
company, and are, as it it is stated, under con-
tract to be built within two years. Milwaukee
will soon be connected with the Mississippi, and
is already looking for shorter and more expe-
uiilouS Toute 10 Tie east. IHe surveys Vi TIE
Oakland and Ottawa road are nearly or quite
completed, and proposals have been made by diff
ferent companies to have it ready for the cars
within twenty months. The necessity of a
connecting link through our midst between the
roads east and west, the rival interests at work,
the feasibility of the route from this point east
ward through the center Of the State, and the
cheapness with which roads can be constructed
in this region, all mark this place as fortunate
locality, and taken in connection with the unex-
ampled prosperity now apparent throughout the
country, are enough to justify the most san
guine anticpations
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
WASHINGTON, Nav II.

Instructions were given yesterday to Lieut.
Wiliamson's party, who were about to proceed
on an expedition for exploring the country be-
tween the Pacific and the mouth Of the ella,
with reference to the Pacific Rail Road
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

ENGLAND AND AUsTRALIA.-The English pa
pers regret the democratic feeling which is stead
lily growing up in the colony of Australia. The
troops are insulted and have little or no infu-
ence in the preservation of order. Everything
done by the government seemed to be unpopu-
lar. The people at large were impatient at be-
ing trammeled by laws imposed by authorities
10000 miles off; and it is mentioned as a sig
ni6cant circumstance that portraits of her Majes-
ty were almost unsaeable. The soldiers, too,
are beginning to desert from the 10th regiment
in Australia, and are off to the diggings. Up
wards of 20 are gone. G25 per head is offered
for their apprehension.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
NoRWALK, Nav 8.


The jury re-assembled this morning and pro-
ceeded with the inquiry as to the accident.
In all probability the investigation will be con-
tinued until Tuesday or Wednesday. The Leg
islative Committee are here awaiting the result
of the inquest, before they proceed to prosecute
the duties assigned to them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

About dusk one evening last week, man
standing near the market at Troy, sold to a la
dy what was represented as poodle dog. AT
ter reaching home, the dog became very restless,
leaped from the lap of the lady, and ran up the
ceiling. The dog continued to act so strange
ly, that she in alarm, sent for her husband, who
examined the animal, and found, to his surprise,
that it was nothing, more or less, than large
rat, which had been cleverly covered with a
sheep skin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The venerable Stuyvesant Pear Tree, at the
corner of Thirteenth street and Third avenue,
New York, is again in full bloom. 1t is now
about $50 years old
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

~ We are under obligations to Captain
Brown, the gentlemanly commander OF the
steamer Detroit for late Chicago papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The students in one Of the New York Col
leges who take their meals at the college CON-
MONS" have struck for better board. They
stand manfully on their rights, and resolve that
they won't eat anything till their terms are CON-
piled with That's the way to do it.
Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

In Cincinnati almost every portion of the hog
is put to some use. A distinguished phioso-
phsr of that city is now trying some method to
turn the squeal TO account.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The substance Of the verdict of recent cor
oner's jury, on a man who died in n state of in
'ebriation, was "Death by hanging-round a
rum-shop."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

n5Y- FERRY & Sous have just opened one
Of the largest, best, and cheapest assortments of
dry goods and groceries ever brought into Of
tawa County. These goods have been selected
with admirable taste, and are bound to find
ready market. A bare glance at our advertising
columns is enough to convince any reasonable
man that the members of this firm are deter
mined to do business on enlightened, liberal, and
truly democratic principles. They are among
the oldest and best known business men of the
county, buy their goods on the most favorable
terms, arc acquainted with the wants of the
people, and, having taken every conceivable
pains to consult those wants, are now prepared
to furnish you, in a very obliging manner, with
any thing and every thing you can desire, at the
lowest cash prices.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

The New York Observer would like to know
how "reverend" women are going to comply
with st. Paul's requisition, that "a bishop must
be the husband of one wife,"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

CHoLERA.-The Weldon (N. Co. Patriot,
States that the cholera is raging between that
town and CASTOR, and that eight or nine deaths
had recently occurred. 1t is said to have orig
mated from eating oysters, and the citizens of
CASTOR had held meeting and requested a man
engaged in selling them to quit the business.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

~" The constitutionality of the South Car
olina negro law, requiring the Imprisonment Of
coored seamen while in the ports of that State,
is to be tested in the U. s. Supreme Court
The case is that of Reuben Roberts Us. Jere-
miaa ID. Yates, sheriff of Charleston District
1t was tried on the Dist ult in the Circuit Court,
before Judge Gilchrst and a general verdict
rendered for the defendant The plaintiff SUBJ
mited a bill of exceptions, and the case will 60
before the Supreme Court.
The Charleston Courier gives the following
circumstances of the case:
As the name of Reuben Roberts will perhaps
be transmitted to fame in connection with the fur
Their progress and discussion of his case, we men,
ton for the information of all concerned that he
is a full blooded negro, now about twenty -four
years of age. He is o native of Nassau, in New
Providence, an island of the Bahama group. and
was lately a cook on board British schooner, the
Clyde Capt. Bethel, which arrived at this port
from Baracoa on the 18th day of May. 1852. On
that day the sheriff of Charleston District, as
directed by the law, "a ID. 1889 boarded the
vessel, arrested the cook, Roberts, and confined
him in Jail, until the vessel was ready for sea-
The Clyde accordingly was cleared for Baracoa on
the Goth of May, on which day Roberts was re-
placed on board by the sheriff, making the Period
of detention and imprisonment eight days, and
for this his suit brought in the form of an
tion in trespass for assault battery, and false inn
prisonment the damages being laid at $4,000
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
New York. Nav 9.

The United States survey exploring expedi-
ton to the north Pacific ocean, under Command
err Cadwallader Ringold, was to sail to-day for
Norfolk. 1t comprises the soop of war Vim
cennes, steamer John Hancock, brig Porpoise,
schr. Fennimore Cooper, and clipper j. p. Ken
nedy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

DR.. Underhill, a spirit rapper, &C., has been f.
ned $500 for exhibiting bis nonsense at Rock
Island, Illinois, without q license.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18
WASHINGTON, May 7.

w ASHINGIUN, HHy T.
The health of Secretary Davis was improving,
though he is still confined to his room.
Hon. Mr.. Merrwether, of Kentucky, has been
appointed Gov. of New Mexico, and it is under
stood he has accepted.
The Union of this morning announces that
Harrodsburgh Springs has been chosen as site
for the Western Military Asylum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

MUSICAL REVIEW AND CHORAL ADVOCATE
A companion for the choir, the singing school
and the ireside, New York, published by F. j.
Huntington, Mason g. Law, 90 Park Row. A
charming thing for all the lovers and cultivators
of good music 1t is edited by c. M. Cady, and
has galaxy of contributing editors, Lowell
Mason, Thomas Hastings, William B. Bradbury.
|. b. Woodbury. and George F. Root, with oc-
casional contributions from eight or ten other
eminent writer's and musicians. 1t can hardly
fail of being valuable. The religious and NOR
al tone of it is decidedly good; its foreign cor
respondence is interesting and it has great
amount of musical information and criticism
But zoe think its principal charm is its new and
delightful music The Chorus Gee, Cheer up
we Sons Of Toll a Sacred Quarette, " For
ever with the Lord" and n choral from Men
delsohn's "Christus," are specimens of good
taste and beautiful music. The April No. con-
tains very pretty quartette with the words
This world is not so bad q world
As some would like to make it,
Though whether good or whether bad
Depends on how we take it
For if we scold and fret all day
From dreary morn till even,
This world will neer afford to man
fOretaste Of Heaven"
"Waitng in Depot" chorus and Duet,
by /. B. Woodbury., is musical in more than one
sense of that term, while "Lilla," arranged
from Greek melody, by l.. Mason, and :" There
is calm for those who Weep" chant by
Hastings, are touching pieces of sacred harmo-
ny. On the whole we think the Musical Mis-
cellany choice publication for every man that
has music in him."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-05-18

CANADIAN GRAND TRUNK LINE.-Ths line Of
railroad including branches, will be lib miles
in length, as follows:
Detroit to Hamilton, 900 miles.
Hamilton to Toronto, 33
Toronto to Kingston, 1913
Kingston to Montreal, 1872
Montreal to Island Pond Junction l40
Island Pond Junction to Portland $50
Quebec to Richmond Junction, 100
Port Sarnia to Toronto Junction, lao
Total, lll3