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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A"RooRBAcK" TOUCHED oFF!-The oppos-
ton journals in this State have got up roor-
back about Gov. Barry owning plantation of
slaves somewhere down south. We hope when
this roorback expodes it won't hurt any body
for fear it will, we suggest that they initiate
the two lrshmen, who for matter of sport
were about to fire off a cannon, but being of an
economical turn of mind, and not wishing to
lose the ball, one Of them held an iron kettle
in front of the piece to catch in, excaimng to
his friend who held the torch, -" Touch it off
aisy, Jemmy--touch it off aisy" bet. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

EMIGRATION TO KANsAs.-We learn from a
gentleman who has just returned to this city
from Kansas, where he has been ever since the
passage of the Territorial Government Bill,
that, so far, no slaves have been carried into the
Territory, though many Arkansas and Missouri
shareholders and other southern States citizens
have taken up" claims" there. Up to very re-
cent period the southern settlers greatly out
numbered those from northern States who were
going in there. Now, however, the tide seems
to change. According to the views of this intel
ligent, and usually well-informed gentleman, ere
the next Presidential election comes off, Kansas
will have formed her State Constitution and will
be knocking at the door of Congress for admis-
sion into the Union as State
Washington Star.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

RE-OpENING OF THE PIRATES CAVE AT LYNN,
MAss.-Mr. Hiram Marble is engaged in re-
opening the "Pirate's Cave" at Lynn. He has
penetrated about fifty feet and brought to light
several implements, such as a hammer, an old
sword, &c. The cave was resort for pirates
as early as 1868, but the band were all captured
except one Thomas Veal, who continued to live
there until the great earthquake, which closed
up the cave and buried the occupant.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

At Democratic Caucus, held in pursuance
of previous notice, at Esq. Parks Office, In
Grand Haven, Oct 4, 1854, Hon. Henry Pen
mover was called to the Chair, and Hoyt G.
Post was elected Secretary.
The OBJECT of the meeting having been stat
ed, on motion, John W. Barns was chosen
delegate to attend the Senatorial Convention,
to be held on Tuesday, the 10th inst.
George Parks, Joseph Buringame, X. w.
Duncan and James Barns, were chosen dele
gates to attend the County Convention, to be
held on the same day.
The Chairman appointed George Parks, R.
w. Duncan and Henry Griffin, township CON-
mitteee. ii. PENNOYER, Chairman.
HoYT G. PosT, Sec'y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

STEAMER FASHION wREcKED.-The Steamer
Fashion. Capt. Newbury, running between Chi
cago and Green Bay, during the dense fog of
yesterday, struck rock, three miles this side Of
Kewaunee. 1t was found necessary to run her
ashore, where she sunk in eight or ten feet wa
ter. She had on large load of passengers and
freight. Our informant states that she lies on a
reef of rocks, and if subjected to heavy sea she
will 60 to pieces.
1t is but few weeks since the Fashion was
rebuilt, from the effects of similar disaster.
Lake Journal, 9th ult.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

The Cincinnati Gazette states that on Satur-
day last the proprietor of the Straup House, in
Rossville, Butler county, entered into wager
for 800 with another man, that he could drink
the largest amount of whisky. The two CON-
menced drinking. The proprietor of the Straup
House drank gallon and half pint of raw
whisky. He was rolling on the floor when he
drank the last draught, and died thereafter in
about ID minutes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CON
VENTTON


Convention met at the Court House, in Grand
Haven, Oct. 10th, pursuant to notice, and was
duly organized by the election of Mason East
man, Chairman, and Hoyt G. Post, Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed Messrs.
j. w. Barns, Myron Harris and Erastus ID.
Scott committee to examine credentials, and
]. w. Barns and VIM. N. Angel were appoint
ed tellers.
After examining and approving the creden-
tails of the delegates present. on motion, the
convention proceeded to an informal ballot for
candidate for Senator.
The first informal ballot resulted as follows ::
NJ l.. Hopkins, IL Henry Pennoyer, ].
On motion, M. L. Hopkins was then declared
unanimously nominated for Senator.
On motion, the Chair appointed II. A. Hop
kins, NJ Harris, ]. Morrison, J. w. Barns and
H. G. Post, Senatorial committee for the ensu-
ing two years.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
MASON EASTMAN, Chairman.
HoYT G. Posi-, Sec'y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

POLITICAL DEFNITIoNs.-We take the follow
ing political definitions from the Boston Post.
" Wing Victories. Merging the wing party
into the abolition party, and so increasing the
usual abolition vote, and electing few aboli-
tionists that could not otherwise have got into
office.
Rebuking the Administration ALLOWING
the democrats of Vermont to gain over two
thousand votes since the election of General
Pierce.
The Telegraph-A convenient messenger
of modern date, which runs very fast and lies
with equal facility. In politics it is decidedly
wing, and in respect to news favorable to dem
ocrats it is inclined to be "know nothing"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
County Nominations.

RepreSentdtiUe-RObert w. Duncan.
Circuit Court NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Reed.
TredsTer-GcOrge Parks.
Sherif-Richard Plat.
Clerk and Register of Deeds-Hoyt G. Post.
Prosecuting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Reed.
SrveuOr-NIasOn Eastman.
Coroners-samuel l.. Bigelovv, Jan Binnelxant.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Professor Morse is said 10 have discovered
the skeleton of mastodon near Poughkeepsie
and is now at work in excavating it. 1t is
spoken OF as the most perfect specimen that ev-
er yet was found. The bones are partially Pc
trifed
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

FOR SENATOR, ODD SENATORIAL DISTRICT,
MORDECAI L. HOPKINS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

MLLERIsM AND THE BURNING FoREsTs.-Pri-
vate accounts from Maine state that in the vicin-
ity of some of the burning forests, quite num-
Der of PERSONS chiefly females have become in
sane, in consequence of excitement the result
OF belief that the general conhagration in the
woods is sign of the speedy ending of the
world, in accordance with the prediction of the
Millerites. Some Of them have been taken to
the State Asylum. Boston Traveller.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
Crockery, October 10, 1854.


sometimes, to read what outsiders have to say
about matters and men in which they are sup
posed to be deeply interested Probably no man
is better qualified to judge of the relative stand
ing and influence of members of Congress, as
they appear and are estimated at Washington,
the theatre of their labors, than the editor of n
Washington daily paper. The very position of
such a man gives him an absolute and unerring
barometer of character. Every members intel
lectual height and power are known and regis
tered without the possibility of an error or mis-
judgement. Hence the voters of this Congress-
ional District should read the suboined para
graph from the Washington Union, which gives
the opinion of the editor in relation to Hon.
Samuel Clark, our candidate for reelection
From careful notice of Mr.. Clark's congress-
ional career, we are convinced, beyond doubt,
that he is the most practical, discreet, conserva-
tive yet efficient member that we could select
within the District. His sympathies are right
his judgement clear and far-reaching. Gen.
tlemanly in his manners, he wins favors from all
quarters. Devoted to the interests of his con-
stituents, he allows no opportunity to pass with
out exerting his personal and political influence
for their benefit. The judgement of the Union
is complimentary and the more SO that it is a
IlSHIeouS JuuSetueIt. AlleSau ICcCUTu
1.-THE democrats of the third congressional
district (Michigan) have nominated for re.eec-
ton the Hon. Samuel Clark, their representative
in the present Congress. Mr.. Clark was in Con-
gress, some years before his present service, and
is gentleman of experience and judgment No
representative could have done more to promote
the welfare Of his constituents, or to represent
their wishes. He was member of the CON-
mittee that reported the homestead bill-a meas
ure in which his constituents feel great solicit
tude He was also member Of the committee
that reported the Pacific railroad bill, another
project of great Importance to every part of the
west. Mr.. Clark is one Of those men who see
that the only way to be effective in the national
legislature is to avoid being factious, and to take
judicious and liberal view of every great ques-
ton. He voted for the river and harbor bill
and was most industrious in trying to get such
a bill as the President could sign. Knowing
well, however, that no permanent river and har-
Dor policy can ever be perfected by any other
than the democratic party, and that all wing
schemes will be only temporary, because they
always open the door to excessive expenditure,
and justly alarm the people, he has not joined in
the absurd hue and cry against the Presidents
veto. Hence it is that he, and all others inter.
ested in such improvements as may be justified
upon broad and general grounds, have been con.
tent to await the views of the Executive in his
Dext message"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Henry j. Alvord, of the Lapeer Democrat, has
been unanimously nominated by the Democrats
of the Goth District, as their candidate for the.
Senate, comprising the counties of Saginaw and
Lapeer bet. Times
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN S. BARRY,
of 50. Joseph.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM A. RICHMOND,

Secretary of Stdte-William l.. Bancroft.
Auditor General--JOhn Swegles.
State Treasurer-Derastus Human.
Attorneu Geneal-Benjamin +. III. Withcrell.
Supt Pub. Observation-Disclosures w. Sherman.
Com'r State Land Offce-Allen ,GOOdridge.
State Board of Education-tor full term-Chaun-
cey JOsiin.
To fill Vacancy-Elijah III. Pitcher.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

STREET PREAcHING--T Troubles in N. York.
On Sunday afternoon last there was preach
inc in the Park as usual, but no disturbance oc-
Cured during the services. About o'clock the
nreacher left the Park and was escorted up
Broadway, in procession by some three or four
hundred men known as "Wide Awakes." As
the end of the procession reached Houston street
three or four little urchns who stood upon the
corner, made some allusion to the crowd, upon
which one of the Wide Awakes pursued them
and gave them a severe drubbing. At this
time about half dozen of that estimable gang
of rowdies, known rs the crock Boys" came
struggling along and interfered. A messenger
was despatched after the procession and in a
short time the Wide Awakes returned, all cock
ed and primed for fight, but the rowdles took
to their heels. They were, however, pursued
by the Wide Awakes into Crosby street, wnere
the rowdes gained an accession to their num-
Der. A little fight here took place, when the
police interfered and arrested and locked up four
persons.
BY some means or other, rumor got afloat
that the burning of the Roman Catholic Cathe-
dral in Mott street, was in contemplation, when
the Irish residents in the vicinity Of the church
poured out of their houses like bees from hive.
The greatest excitement prevailed, and large
crowd congregated near the Archbishop's house,
as it had also been rumored that he would be as
sassinated if he dared show himself No at
tempt being made to fire the Cathedral or as
sassinute the Archbishop, the excitement wac
soon allayed and the crowd dispersed.
I'm. Y. Herald, I'd, inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

"MoRE CopY."-A Buffalo editor, hard push
ed for copy" during the late drouth, as well of
news ard ideas, as Of rain, thus gave expression
to his feelings:
"The poorest blind horse in the most uncom-
promising bark mill has his moments of reaxa-
ton. To him the sound of the tannery bell an
nouncng noon is tocsin of JOY, and he looks
forward with grateful anticipation to the prandl-
al oats, and ml-feed The wearisome round Is
stopped; the unlubricated gudgeons quaver out
last squeak and. cease their complaining, the
trace-chains rattle over the animals back, and
he even attempts youthful canter as he moves
of, happy horse. With him there is no antic-
ipatory woes he works in circle, but a certain
number of turns are sure to bring respite
But with the editor it is otherwise; his life is,
as Mr. Mantilini feelngly remarks, " one dem'd
grind" his machine never stops. Hot weather,
headaches, sickness at home are no relief TO his
perpetual round, for the paper must come out,
and "copy' must be furnished"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

The well-known preacher of New Orleans,
Theodore Clapp, who is rusticating at the North,
writes to the Picayune highly eulogistic letter
concerning Henry Ward Beccher He concludes
thus:
Must not admire that great, original, won
derful man, simply because he is classed with
the Aboltionists. Abolitionism in the mind of
Mr. B. is nothing but beautiful dream-a Wis
ion of moral loviness, enrapturing to behold
1t is mixed with no element Of harshness or mis-
anthropy. He does not judge rightly about the
destruction of slavery, because utterly ignorant
of the difficulties which the case involves. This
remark is applicable to all the good Abolition.
lists of the North. They are not aware that
Southern negroes can no more be made fellow
citizens than pine trees can be turned into sugar
naples.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Mr.. SNIpEs' LITANY-From Nebraska bills,
doctors pills, western chills--deliver us
From want Of gold, wives that scold maidens
old, sharpers sold"--preserve us!
From popsh sneers, mock auctioneers, Cos
sack spears, and woman's tears-deliver US!
From singing flies, coa-black eyes, bakers
pies, and babies cries--deliver us!
From bearded females, strong minded women,
female lecturers, and all other masculine ladies
preserve us!
From seedy coats, protested notes, sinking
boats, and foreign votes--protect u.s.
From creakng DOORS a wife that shores, Soon
founded bores," and dry good stores-protect
us
From collie gripes, paddles pipes, and Mrs.
Snipes-deliver US
From modest girls, with waving curls, and
teeth of pearls--never mind
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

ToBAcco-The habtual use of tobacco was
never calculated for health or substantial COM
fort, or to proong life. 1t destroys all these
Notwithstanding the slow and insidous manner
in which it poisons the vitals and undermines
the constitution, it is yet that it occasions,
everywhere, frightfu loss of life. In the Uni.
ted States intelligent physicians have estimated
that 10000 die every year, from the use of to-
bacco; and in Germany, where the streets as
well as the houses, are literally befogged with
tobacco smoke, the physicians have calculated
that of all the deaths which occur between the
ages of Is and 35, one-half originate in the waste
Of the constitution by smoking! Such opinions
as these from men who ought to know, should
starte all the world and bring chewers and smo-
kers to their senses, in regard to the powers of
this Indian weed, and the effects ofhabits which
too many have been inclined hitherto, to call
harmless.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

TIDINGs OF THE STEAMSHIP Cry OF GLASGOW.
AT last, after months of painful suspense indi-
cations OF the probable fate Of the steamship
City of Glasgow, and of the hundreds of unfor.
tunate beings who embarked in her have come
to light. Capt. McLevy, of the bark Mary Nor
ris, from Glasgow, arrived at New York yester-
day, and reports that on the 18th of August, in
lat. SO 26, Ion. l6 06, weather very thick at the
time and heavy sea on, he fell in with the hull
Of large iron vessel, apparently Clyde built,
painted black, with bright red bottom. There
were three or four compartments in the hull,
and all the wood work was entirely burnt off
her. Some of the men who were sent aoft to
look into her perceived she had machinery in her.
On the next day Capt. McLevy fell in with and
took on board full length female figure head,
about seven feet in height, with her hands en-
tended, and wreath upon her head, and green
stripes on her dress.
1t was the impression of all on board the bark
that the wreck was that of an iron propeller, sup
posed to be the City of Glasgow. From the
circumstances that no other iron vessel has been
reported lost, except the Helen Solman some
three years back, appearances favor the belief
that the wreck was that of the City of Glasgow,
though different from that hitherto supposed
was the most awful that can occur among the
many disasters incidental to the ocean. Tho
the proofs ore small to identify the wreck as that
OF the City of Glasgow, the weather being too
unfavorabe to make more thorough examina-
ton, still enough may have been seen to guide
those to decision who are acquainted with the
unfortunate vessel Boston Transcript.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Gov. BARRY AND THE "IsMs."-The secret
enemies and political opponents of Gov. Barry
are busy in circulating reports that the Know
Nothing vote of Michigan will be thrown in IA
vor Of Bingham for Governor. We have no
means Of knowing what the determination of
that body is; but we have reason to suppose
that, with those who are circulating this story,
the wish is father to the thought" Gov. Bar
ry has been nominated by one of the most spon-
taneous movements that ever placed a candi-
date before the people for their suffrages-he
was nominated against his known wishes, and
though he has for six years served the people as
their Executive, he will not refuse, if called up.
on by the popular vote, again to take the helm
ofState. In him there is no demagogueism, nor
is he travelling from pillar to post asking the
votes OF electors-why, then, any body of voters
should refuse to support him, is more than We
can divine and we believe the result will show
no such opposition Det Times.
WING STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Th Wing State
Convention which met at Marshall, yesterday is
represented by the Inquirer to have been large
and enthusiastic, and that their proceedings were
satisfactory in every respect. Rufus Hosmer
presided over the Convention, and an Address
was reported from the Committee Of whom Jas.
Van Dyke was chairman, which was received
with hearty applause--de declaring the nexpedien-
cy of surrendering the name of the Wing party,
its flag or its principles. The Convention also
deemed it inexpedent to make nominations, but
adopted the Address without dissenting vote,
and signed by almost every member. Thus then
the wings have surrendered, and there are none
now "too poor to do them reverence"
detroit Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

We are glad to hear from different parts OF
the surrounding country that the corn crop will
come in much better than was anticipated, du-
ring the recent dry weather In many loca-
ties there will be a full average crop, while in
but few instances, the yield will be very badly
deficient. We are pleased to record these facts,
for in the present" hard times for bread" every
circumstance that will contribute to tighten the
burden of consumers-and especially such as
the poor-will be hailed with joy thro'out the
land. Corn bread and pork promises to be as
plenty, at least, as usual, and in case of pinch,
will make a very tolerable substitute for the
scarcer articles of food, and drive away the APP
.proach Of famine at all events.
kalamazoo Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

IMPORTED PAUPERs AND CoNvIcTs.-Atten-
ton is being aroused to the fact that the Euro
pean governments are in the habit of relieving
their poor houses and prisons by sending the
inmates to America. On the Continent, CON-
mon convicts receive pardon, on condition that
they proceed to the United States, and it seems
these convcts experience little difficulty in OBJ
tanning passports from the American consuls in
Germany. 1t is also well known that, since the
adoption of the Irish Poor Law, which makes
the property holders of the country responsible
for the poor rates. Irish landlords, thro' their
agents and bailiffs, clear off the paupers from
their estates, or ship them for American ports,
with their passages barely paid. Itcosts less to
send pauper to the United States or Canada,
than to support him or her in poor house for a
single year.
To desire voluntary emigration of the able
bodied, or of Industrious families, is one thing,
and the forcing the refuse of the ndolent and
demoralized population of Europe upon US, is a
very different matter. Secretary Marcy has as
sured the Commissioners of Emigration in New
York, that the Department will give strict in
structions to our Consuls in Europe upon this
important subject bet. Times
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-10-24

The FoREIGN NEws.-FaU of SeuaSto
pol-The news brought by The last steamer,
which may be found in another column. is
perhaps The mos, important which hos
reached us since The commencement o! hos.
,il,ies in Europe. With the exception oil
Crons,adt, Sevasiopol is The slronges. mill.
lary post Of the Russian Empire, and in i'm
portance. ranks evon above Crons,adt. The
Crimea is the riches, agricultural province,
and the greatest grain depot OF The Empire,
and, as such, will be Of incalculable value ,o
the allied armies. Some limitations are
thrown out Of an intention TO auacl,
Crons.ad, Immediately; but from all we car
learn Of The position Of the armies, and the
near APPROACH Of winter, we thinkthis projec
will hardly be undertaken this season. The
opinion generally expressed is Iha, nego'ia'
tons for peace will be concluded without
fur,her hosiili,ies; but, from The character
OF Emperor Nicholas, and his ineXhausiabe
resources, we incline 10 the opinion that the
war will las, eigh, or Ten years. /. is ar
easy matter 10 defeat him a, his out posts;
bu, quite anolher Thing to conquer the whole
Russian nation. When one army is ami
hila,ed, Nicholas has only to send ano,hel
into the field, and if he should persis. in hi;
Intention 10 6gh. until his last man wss slain
sndhis last rouhle expended, the allied Or
mics will yet have many hard battle. IIac
Nicholas been successful in one or two i'm
porlanl engagements, we should have enter
'ained much stronger hopes of peaceful
termination oi the war than we do a. pres.
ens Time, however, will determine.