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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

THE ERIE WAR.-Our latest news from Erie
is substantially as follows: About o'clock, on
the 18th inst, it was announced that 400 men,
under the company's employ, had commenced
Railroad. In half an hour most of the citizens
assembled al the railroad and under direction of
the mayor and chief of police removed the
track and bridges of the road from the streets
of the city. The break thus made is about half
mile in length. The work was done in accord
ance with The city ordinances and without the Vi
olation ofauy law 1t occupied about two hours,
was conducted orderly, and when it was compile
ted those who had been engaged therein return
ed quietly TO their homes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14
NEW York. Nov. %.

ARRIVAL OF MITcHELL.-The excitement, on
the arrival Of the Prometheus, to catch glimpse
of John Mitchell, was great. The steamer was
surrounded with small boats, and her deck was
completely packed with people. Statutes were
fired by several Irish military companies, and
enthusiastic cheers were given by the crowd
Mr.. Meagher and Col Doherty were among the
earliest to greet Mr.. Mitchell, who was convey
ed TO n carriage, and immediately proceeded TO
the residence of his mother, in Brooklyn, where
he will quietly remain until tomorrow. and then
he will receive the congratulations of his friends
At the ferry and other points, the Irish Societies
surrounded NJ. Mitchell
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

A New CoMET.-Another comet was discov-
cred on Friday evening, the 25th uit., by Mr.
ROBERT VAN ARsDALE, at Newark, in the con-
stellation of Cassiopea, which is nearly in the
zenith ; its approximate decliLation and right
assencion at o'clock so minutes mean time
was, north dec. GO deg. IL min; right ascension
2 hours 6 minutes 1t came TO the meridian
at o'clock As minutes, dec 60 deg. Right
ascension 2 hours 7 minutes. 1t is of II small +,
round, bright appearance, with an exceedingly
rapid motion in direction apparently opposite
to that Of the sun. After only short observ-
alton it changed its place very perceplby No
record Of this heavenly visitor, says the Adler
tiser is known to have been previously made
1t is not apparent to the naked eye.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

SOMETHING OF JoKE.--We were told last
evening, that in the neigh bofhood of the Pom
tiac Railroad Depot, ohiskey barrel was 10 be
seen, raised upon pole, and draped in the SOM.
bre habiliments Of mourning. That's right
perfectly right. We are in favor of showing
due respect TO he departed, Notwithstanding
they be our enemies; and, though it may be
deemed little bypocrtical TO put OIL the sem
bIance Of grief where none is really felt, it is
well enough for some people to mourn for one
who has SO long been companion though not,
friend. King Achohol is dead--so let us be
magnanimous, and bury with him the memory
of his wrongs-but be sure that he does not reuiue.
detroit Democrat
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

A SENATORS OPINION OF n YORK Politics.
A Washington letter to the New York ErpresS
says:-
Several Senators are here. Among them,
Messrs. Douglas Weller and Gwin. "What is
your opinion, Mr.. Gwin, of New York politics. v
said gentleman to Mr.. g., a day or two since.
"Are you Soft or Hard? Are you upon the side
of the Nationals or Anti-Nationals?" The reply
is, in spirit, copy of good many other an
swers to very similar questions rather pointedly
and perhaps impertinently put nowadays
F" Ny opinion" said the prudent and sagacious
Senator, 81 is one which has been carefully ma
ftured, deliberately expressed, and one which |
am not afraid to utter. In regard to it have
ino concealments nor DISCUSSES of any sort
The gentleman pricked up his ears to hear some
thing very direct, pointed and emphatic. "H
AS" continued the Senator, that there must be a
4 Railroadto The Pacific, and that the Shanghai
Vine Of Steamers should be established"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

MIssIssIPPI.-There will be no wing from
Mississippi in either branch of the present Con-
gress. OF the result in the State the Jackson
lMisissippian says:
"The result proves, as we have before re-
marked, that the sterling democracy Of this State
will not permit themselves to be divided when
the pretensions of individuals merely are involv-
ed. Some higher and nobler end must be in
view to draw them asunder In the late cleo
ton every means were used to compass their
defeat. The cry of Union was invoked TO the
aid of our INSCRIPTIONS adversaries The adj
ministration Of Mr.. Pierce was assailed in the
most wanton and reckless manner. The charge
of free-soilism was rung out in mingled notes of
horror, indignation, and alarm. The head of
Bronson was held up before the eyes of the vo-
tiers, and the wrongs of his confederates were
depicted in glowing colors. But all to no pur-
pose. The intelligence and patriotism of the
people saved the State. The tide victory rose
among the hills of Tppah, and rolled along to
the shores of the Gulf"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

A STRANGE Commemorative Boston cor
respondent of the New York Evening Post nm
derlakes to cnumerate the causes OF the late de-
feat of the new Constitution in Massachusetts.
After enumerating the rum vote, the Orthodox
and the Untarians, the Infdels and the Calho-
lies, the large cities and the small cities &C., he
proceeds rs follows:
Abbott Lawrence, the millionaire, and ragged
Simon, the town pauper; Father Brownson, the
Catholic, and Nehemiah Twang, the Puritan !;
John &. Palfrcy the representative Of Harvard
College, and Peleg Jenkins, who is opposed to
common schools and thinks Jackson is still
Presidents Alonzo Stiff from Beacon street, and
Sam the bully, from the Black Sea Narcissus'
Yardstick, the counter-jumper, and Jonathan
Harrowtooth, the farmer, in the back settle
ments; Charles F. Adams, tho Abolilionist, and
Caleb Gushing, the crusher of abolionists;'
George S. Hlard, with his Cologne bottle, and
Moses Mudark, skipper of the scow Be.sey !;
Hudson, who fastens all his audience to their
seats (asleep). and Lord, who drives them all
away (disgusted); Standstill, the conservative,
and Venture, the radical; BIifl and Black
George; tag, rag, and bobtail--
Some in rags
Some in tags,
And some in velvet gowns"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

BETTER AND BETTER.-Undcr this caption.
the Milwaukee News says that :" the official re-
turns from twenty-eight counties give Barstow
majority of 1929 over Holton, and 4,l73 over
Holton and Baird. This is an increase over the
majority for Pierce and King. There will prob.
ably be majority of between 5000 and 5000
on Governor, and Of 5000 over all the odds and
ends comprised in the opposition. Well done
for the Badger State"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

FRESH OUTBREAK OF THE YELLOW FEVER
The yellow fever has broken out afresh, with
greater violence than ever, mt Newport, Fla,
and the citizens were flying from the place at
last accounts.
At Lake Providence La, ten or twelve new
cases had occurred, up to the 18th inst, four Of
which were fatal. Among the latte rwas an old
physician, who had nearly recovered from pre-
vious attack, when he took relapse and died.
AT Wilkinson, Miss, seven new cases bad
occurred at the latest accounts.
AT Shreveport, La, the fever had also reap
peared. Among its victims was the Hon VIM
X. Douglas, member of the Legislature.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

Some of the papers recommend the camel as
suitable animal for the sandy plains on the
overland rout to San Francisco Never. The
steam-horse is the beast required, on road
built without government aid, by grand ma
'lonal subscription. Camels may do for the
Arabs but not for the Yankee nation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

The gold mines lately discovered in Franklin
county, Me. it is said promise well. The origin
al dscoverer contemplates mining with 90
hands the coming season. boarding house is
being erected in the vicinity, and the builder has
engaged TO board the workmen. 1t is rumored
that $500 of gold have been taken from these
mines the past season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

New PAPER.--The first number of the De-
troit Daily Enquirer is to appear during the
charge of r. HosMER, Esq. The Enquirer is
to be neutral in politcs--a reflex of popular
opinion, and n chronicler Of the development
and resources of the State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

The RESULT IN NEW YoRK.--The official
canvass of votes cast at the recent New York
election has been completed. The result shows
the average wing vote TO have been l63,2O2 |;
hard" 95,6s4; " soft" 96,776. The wing tick
ct was in minority of 43,949 votes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

N. Y. MONEY MATTERs.-On call the supply
tof money is abundant at per cent, but the ar
rival of drafts against three millions of gold, has
made much greater activity, and some of the
banks are lending less freely. First class paper
goes at 8 to IL per cent.
y The entries of California gold at the Custom
House, during the month"; has been $6O63,23O.
N. Y. Tribune, LIST.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC IA 1881
Russia and Turkey.


War continues to rage in the East. Numer-
GUS battles have been fought, but up to our la
testadvices no important results had taken place.
Accounts are so conflicting that it is impossible
to arrive at any very satisfactory conclusions.
The previous successes of the Turks, however,
are confirmed, and more confidence now exists
than at first in the ability of the Ottoman EN-
pire to maintain its integrity
The force under Omer Pasha had re.crossed
the Danube from Mi points except Kalefat which
had been strongly fortified The Russians
were marching upon this post and it was expect
ed that desperate fight would there take place.
Austria and Prussia have decided to remain
neutral. The course that England will take is
yet secret, but France is evidently preparing
to cooperate with the Sultan.
Both the beligerent parties are now thorough
ly aroused and there is no hope for an immedi-
ate adjustment of difficulties through diplomat
ic agency. A serious and protracted war is TO
all appearances inevitable
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

MAIL CAR BURNED.-From our latest Chca-
go papers we learn that the mail and baggage
car, Of tho M. S. r., on Tuesday of last week,
took fire shortly after the train had passed Aims
worth, going westward. Nearly the whole con-
tents of the car were burned. The mails lost
were destined to Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Louis,
Iowa City, Burlington, and other western places.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

MARME.-The schooner Petrol which left port
Monday night for Buffalo, returned yesterday af-
ternoon on account of head winds and heavy
sea-
The schooner Sovereign of the Seas, has
gone to pieces at Skilligalee. Her sails, running
rigging, anchors, chains, &C., and small por-
ton OF her cargo was saved and taken 10 Mil
waukee.
The schooner Congress is ashore at Point
Betsie, opposite South Manitou, total loss.--
She was owned at Buffalo. She had cargo OF
apples and railroad iron for Milwaukee, insured
in the Merchants Mutual and Commercial Insu-
rance companies of that city,
The schooner Racine, is reported ashore near
Two Rivers. [Chi. Dem. Press, 18th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

No wonder Ireland is becoming depopulated.
Fifteen millions of dollars were sent from this
country to Ireland, in 1851, for the purpose of
emigration. Most of it was sent in sums under
twenty-five dollars, and by persons who had to
earn it by manual labor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

CoNGREss--An account of the first days
work of the session has reached US. In the
Senate notice was given, among other bills, OF
several making donations of public land for rail.
road purposes, and one for the establishment OF
line of mail steamers from San Francisco to
Shanghai by way of the Sandwich Islands,
Resolutions were submitted touching the SUBJ
ject of mortality on emigrant ships, and also
the matter of the Sandwich Islands,
Contrary to general expectation the House
was organized with little delay. LYNN BOYD
of KY, was chosen Speaker, and Col, FoRNEY,
Of Pa, Clerk.
BOYD received l43 votes, all others 50. For
NEY received l2l, all others 70. Mr.. BOYD is
n thorough democrat and u warm supporter of
the Administration. The present session has
opened in way that augurs well for the coun-
try Many important questions will come up
for action, and will, we trust, be met in such a
manner as TO command the appreciation of the
nation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

GAN CALIFORNIA PRODUCE HER BREADsTUFFs !
California flour, when honestly made of Cal
ifornia wheat, without admixture with the con-
demned article from abroad will compare favor
ably with the best brands of the east. The time
is not far distant when our State will be able TO
produce all that our population requires. Our
soil is wonderfully prolific Our farmers are ev-
cry year increasing their crops of grain, while
splendid mills of ample capacity are springng
up all over the State. A quarter sack of flour,
made from white wheat grown by Mr.. Appleton,
near San Jose, whose crop this year amounted
to 5000 bushels, has been manufactured by the
Santa Clara steam MILL and deposited at the ag-
ricultural fair as Il sample ofpurc domestic art-
Gle. Its quality is unsurpassed Along with it
has been deposited u sample of bread made from
it by Druffie d Co., of the Empire Bakery, who
certify that they have used this flour for some
time and consider it superior to either Haxa!l or
Gallego. 1t makes better bread and more to the
barrel. San Francisco Herald
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

An exchange says that the Hon. Henry A.
Wise has recently married. To any dear bucl'-
elor friend still hating between two opinions
we say ego and do like Wise"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

SoLD.-Capt. Edward Kelly yesterday sold
the schooner Arrow at private sale for $500.
She is one year old, 80 tons burthen, and was
purchased by Benz Smith, of Grand Haven, Mich.
and will continue in the lumber trade. [Chi. Trib.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

New ADvERTIsEMEKTs.-- Mr. SMITH, we learn,
is doing large and constantly increasing bust
ness at Mill Point. This week we give long
list of new advertisements which will enable
our readers to form some idea OF the extent of
his ability to administer to their numerous wants
during the winter months. The Cheap Varie-
ty Store" recently greatly enlarged, has come
to be very widely known throughout the coun-
ty, and is now receiving such an extensive pat
ronage as enables the proprietor to furnish GUS
toners at very low rates. Mr.. SMITH under
stands the true secret Of doing business. He
advertises in the Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

The fellow who carried out project" was
obliged to bring it back again. sao
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

The MEssAGE--We received the Presidents
Message too late to give it an attentive perusal
before going to press. A hasty glance at the
contents, however, leads us to believe that it is
an able, heightened paper, and one that will give
general satisfaction to the American people.
The especial messenger" system it seems did
not work well in all sections, as both our De-
troit and Chicago exchanges first received the
Message over the lines. This accounts for the
unexpected delay that has attended its crcula-
ton in some portions of the Northwest. We
have been disappointed in procuring an extra
supply for distribution among our subscribers,
but we shall publish correct copy in our
next weeks issue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

There is mustache MANN at present in Eng
land. Mechanics aud Others who are employed
in the open air, seems to be very generally dis
carding the razor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

LUMBER MARKET.--From the Chicago Dem
ocratic Press we gather the following facts rel
alive to the lumber trade, which will be of inter
est to many of our readers, and which give
promise of continuance of the present remu-
nerative prices. The total receipts Of lumber
at Chicago, from the opening of navigation to
Nov. 3Oth, were 1918, 1877 feet shingles 5S,-
3l9,750; lath 26,03O,5OO. Notwithstanding
these heavy receipts there has been but little ac-
emulation, and the yards are more lightly
stocked than has heretofore been the case at the
close of navigation. On the 18th inst, prices
were as follows:
LUMBER-lst clear, $25 2S-2d do 500.
90 S22,-fooring, undresed, 1913 for clear,
and 1913 for common-clear siding, Sl6-com-
mon SSl2a l3-fencing 1913 l5-common
boards, $l4 a l5--culls, $lOall.
SIIlNGLES--The range is from $500 to
500 per m. Good ship sell readily at $3.50 a
1915.
LATH--S4 400.
CEDAR POSTS--Whtc Split, $40 per 100
yellow $l2 $l4 per 100.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

CHoLERA.-This scourge which has lately
pursued its dreadful course through Europe has
again appeared in this country. A Geographic
despatch from New Orleans, of Nov. 29th, states
that during the week previous there had been
1913 deaths from cholera in that city The pack
ct ship New World, recently lost rs passengers
from the same disease, while on her passage to
New York. Other vessels have suffered quite
as severely Things Indicate spread of the
pcstilence throughout our land during the CON-
ing year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-14

DETROIT MARKET.--On the 9th inst, flour
sold at SS5,S7f; wheat 81 ,25 in the street corn
60c.; dressed hogs $500 But little was done
the day following The arrival of the Humboldt
bringing intelligence of falling off in the Liv-
erpool market of the demand for breadstuffs
was announced, and prices had downward
tendency.
FILIBUsTERING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. have
been received of the successful invasion Of Low.
err California, by two hundred armed men from
San Francisco, who had taken possession of the
town Of La Paz, put the commanding officer in
prison, and declared the country independent
Several expeditions of a warlikc character have
been organizing of late at San Francisco, for the
purpose, as is supposed of attempting the con.
quest Of Lower California and Sonora 1t is
impossible to predict the result of the recent
movement, but it seems not improbable that it
may prove to be permanently successful.
AT the city of Mexico great excitement grew
out of the reception of the news, and it was tho't
that Santa Ana would take advantage of the
circumstance to declare himself Emperor
Unless present indications are deceptive i'm.
portant events will shortly transpre in Mexico
and further intelligence from that country will
be looked for with anxiety,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-08-04

The SPIRITS IN SYntA The Sheik Sc.
CHR is parsonage of requirements; lie
has a store Of history and literature; his
conversation IS superior to that Of his coun
lrymen; and he has, TO complete the supe-
riorlty the fame Of wonder worker, and
disadvantage OF interviews with the spi,lts
of the other world Who can resist such
proofs Of power as these? He will place a
jug between the hands Of two persons sit.
ting opposite TO each other, which, on the
recital OF certain passages, taken lndlscrim
inately from the Koran and the Pslams o
David, will move spontaneously round, tt
the establishment Of all beholders! A stick
at his bidding will move, unaded, from ont
end of the room to the other! A New les
lament, suspended from key by string
will turn violently round of itself! An egg
boiling in saucepan, will be made tt
spring suddenly out al the water, and b.
carried to considerable distance! A dou
ble-locked door will unlock itself! But tn
following trick seems to be the srangest O
all. On two earthern.ware jars being plac
ed IN opposite corners of room, one emp
ty and the other filled with water, the emp
ty jar. on the recital of certain passages
Will move across the room-the full jar vii
OF itself pour its contents into the empt
one, which will return to the place whence
1t came.-.ChurchiNS Mount Lebanon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-08-04

Jules Lecomple, French wit, gives this
description Of English etiquette:-
"it is not ettique,e to blow ones nose,
10 spit, to sneeze. Whai is one to do? Is
it etiquette to have a cold ? 1t is not eti-
quite totalk loud even IN parliament to
walk in the middle of the street; to run to
get out Of the way of carriage. You
must let Yourself be run over. 1t is not et-
ipuete to close letter with wafer, for
then people say you send them your sptte;
or to write without an envelope. Neither
is it etiquette to 90 to the opera with the
smallest flower or stripe upon your waist
coat or cravat; or to eat soup twice or to
bow first to lady or to ride in an oInn-
bus; or to 60 to an evening party before
ten or eleven o'clock, or to bali before
midnight; or to drink beer at dinner with
out Immediately returning the glass to the
servant. 1t is not etiquette not to shave
every day Qhe majority Of Frenchmen, ii
must be remembered, never wash their face
but when they shave, and shave, if at all
every second day.. or to be hungry, or to
offer to drink to person of high rank, or
to be surprised when the ladies leave the
table at the dessert. To wear black in the
morning Or colored clothes in the evening
is not quite etiquette To address lady
without adding her Christian name, to speak
to person to whom you have not been in
troduced, to knock gently at door, to have
splash of mud on your boots, no matter
how bad the weather to have copper (pen
N.Y. is your pocket, to wear your hair Gu
short or a grey hat, silk handkerchief, or ;
decoration, great beard, or even a LITTLE
one--ail that is quite contrary to etiquette.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-08-04
OVERRIDING It,

A well known Methodist minister, who
was travelling on horseback through the
State of Massachusetts, stopped one noon
on sutrv summers's day at a cottage br
the roadside, and requested some refresh
men, for himself and beast. This was
readily granted by the worthy New'Eng-
land dame; so the parsnn dsmounted, and
having seen his horse we'll cared for, entered
the cottage and partook of the re(reshment
which was carefully placed before him.
For some time past there had been no
rain, and the country around seemed lite
rally parched up. The minister entered
into conversation with The old lady, and re-
marked about the dryness OF the season.
EYES," she replied, unless we have
rain soon, all my beets. cabbages, and Gu
cumbers will be good for nothing, and
think that all the ministers ought to pray
for rain"
The worthy divine informed her that he
was a minister, and that he would he happy
to comply with her request. He accord
ingy knelt down and prayed lerveniIy that
the gates of Heaven might be opened, that
showers might descend and refresh the
earth. He then arose from his knees and
having kindly thanked his hostess, babe her
good day." mounted his horse, and depart
ed.
But he had not been gone more than an
hour when the clouds began to gather, and
a tremendous shower of hail and rain de.
scended, and with such force as to wash
the contents of the old lady's garden clear
out of the ground.
"There " said she, "that is always the
way with those tarnal Methodists-lhey new
er undertake 70 do anything but they over
do it."