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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

SCOOP Wives" YOUNG MEN READ THIS =
YE CANDIDATES FOR MATRIMoNY PONDER WELL
THESE Truths The prosperity Of your world
ly interests your position in society, and the
happiness of your future life depend much upon
the choice you make of companion to accom-
pany you along life's uneven way. A shipper
ing, wasp-waisted. brainless, labor-hating board
ing-school Miss, who is merely dressed doll,
piece of parlor furniture, too good for kitchen
service, is not the girl for you; especially if you
are a laboring man. But should you find la
dy possessing the qualities enumerated in the
following extract, clipped from an exchange,
lose no time in securing the prize. She will be
more precious to thee than rubies; one in
whom thy soul will take delight:
"GooD WUEs.-That young lady will make
good wife who does not apologize when you
find her at work in the kitchen, but continues at
her work until it is finished.
"When | hear lady say Il shall attend
church and wear my old bonnet and every day
gown, for fear we shall have rain Storm de-
pend upon it, she will make a good wife.
when daughter remarks, Il would not
hire help, for can assist you to do the work in
the Kitchen, set it down that she will make
somebody good wife.
"When you overhear young woman saying
to her father, don't purchase very expensive
or snowy dress for me but one that will wear
best you may always be certain she will make
a good wife.
"When you see female arise early, get
breakfast, and do up her mothers work in sea-
son, and then sit down and knit, depend upon
it she will make good wife,
{" When you see female anxious to learn n
trade so as to support herself, you may be sure
she will make one of the best of wives.
"The best qualities to look after in wife,
are industry, humanity, neatness, gentleness, be.
nevolence and piety.
"When you find these, there is no danger.
You will obtain treasure, and not regret your
choice to the last period"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

THE REsULT.-The exciting contest which
has been engaging the attention OF the people
of the State for the past few months, was brot
to close on Tuesday.
The opponents of the Democracy, from all
the indications yet apparent, are successful by
majority of thousands. In the general and In
the local results they have all they can desire.
Not only here but in all the free States of
Importance, their triumph has been not only de-
cided, but overwhelming The next Congress
will find House of Representatives under the
entire control of the successful party. The
northern Legislatures are almost unanimously
at their disposal The power to instruct the
northern Senators is complete At least these
things are all claimed by the presses Of the vic
torious party. ~.
1t only remains, now, for that party to redeem
its promises They claim the power to control
the national legislation, and they have pledged
themselves to do it, We shall look with inter-
est for the result. 80.
The following programme has been marked
out, and if it is not accomplished, who can ever
place faith in promises more?
lst. Restoration Of the Missouri Comprom-
Use line.
Cd. Total repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Sd. Application of the Wilmot Proviso to
all territory where slavery is not already exclu-
ded.
4th. Prevention of the admission of any
more States into the Union, which recognize
Slavery.
Such is the work now under contract. All
that remains is to carry the work forward to
completion.
TO the Democracy one Word. Never fall
ter. Let adversely prove your metal. Show
your adversaries that stern stuff, which no mis-
fortune can daunt, and no odds can intimidate
He is but craven who is strong in prosperity,
but who quails when the hour of trial comes.
Excitement has had its day. 1t is an unater-
able law of nature that reaction must succeed,
extremes are always temporary; equilibrium
will surely follow, and the calm undisturbed
current of events will vindicate the right. Such
is our philosophy, and the consequence is, that
"Not a wave of trouble rolls across our peace
full breast"
Before our adversaries have half accomplish
ed the task they have proposed, the Nebraska
and Kansas acts will have borne their legitimate
fruits. Either for good or evil, they will have
done their work. Our support of those acts
has been open, ardent and honest We do not
waver one jot in the faith that, however ill.ad.
vised the introduction Of the measure into Con.
gress might have been, the fruits that will ulti-
mately grow out of it, will be bene6eent and
worthy of all commentator.
On the whole matter of the recent cleo
tons, we take an appeal-to the sober second
thought of the people.
Kalamazoo Gazette
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29
PROCLAMATION.

Pursuant to usage, I appoint Thursday, the 3Oth
day of November next, as a day of public thanks
giving and prayer SID
The people of our State and Nation, have enjoy
ed another year of bounty and prosperity.
While other nations, either for present exis-
tence, or to avoid threatened danger, are contend
ing in bloody war, our own is at peace with all the
world.
He, who guides the destiny of nations, seems to
have watched ours with peculiar favor. Contnu.
ally and rapidly rising in the way Of prosperity it
has reached a high position of wealth, influence
and power among the nations of the earth Our
own State has fully shared with the others of this
Republic in all these munfcent blessings and their
attendant honors,
recommend that, abstanng from all unneces.
sary business on that day, 1t be set apart and suit
ably observed by the people of this State as day
of thanksgiving, praise and prayer to Him who is
the author of our existence and has thus kindly
guarded and blessed us.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great Seal of the State to
IL. S. be hereunto affixed, at Lansing, this 3lst
day of October, A. d. 1854
ANDREW PARSONS.
By THE GOVERNOR:
VIM. GRAVES, Sec'y of State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

POPULATION IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.--The
Ionia Gazette states that on Pine River, In Ora
tiot county, immense quantities of land have
been taken up, and settlers are daily going in by
scores and hundreds. A village has already
been commenced in the centre Of Gratiot county,
named Hale, and will probably be the future
county seat A similar fever to settle upon va
cant Government land, prevails in the vicinity of
Muskegon, in Ottawa county, in Newaygo and
Montcam counties, and we understand they are
beginning to break ground and erect cabins, still
north of the places we have mentioned We
expect the time is short when there will be an
unbroken settlement between Grand River and
Grand Traverse Bay. AT the latter point we
understand there are about 1000 inhabitants,
engaged in various branches of business and
they are already moving for road and mail
route towards Ionia.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

Our Friend a we'll directed monthly maya
zine, observes that the antedeluvian life must
have been great contrast to ours. "Only fam
cy having two dried whales hanging up in your
larder, and q cold mammoth 'cut and come again
on the sideboard. 'Shall help you to little
ofthis icthyosaurus soup?' Thank you, sho'd
prefer slice of your mastodon.' Stewed ples-
osauri Remove; leviathan a la crapoderie =
Imagine BILL not at two MONTHS but two hun
dred years; and fellow, who carried off your
plate-box, getting sent to the tread for the
term of four score summers Conceive an elder
ly gentleman, with liver complaint of only one
hundred years standing, wearing out four sets of
false teeth, and finally carried of, after brief
illness ofthree hundred and ten years.jn gallop-
ing consumption"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29
PROGRESS IN MICHIGAN.

One of the editors of the Sandusky Register,
who has been travelling in Michigan, furnishes
to that paper some interesting results of his OBJ
servations The following is the concluding
paragraph:
"With things, generally, in Michigan the WIS.,
itor can but be pleased. On all hands is wit
messed that prosperity which betokens rapid
progress and the confidence with which invest
ments Ind improvements are made shows that
the people regard the State with feeling Of
pride. Well may they; for finer section of
the Union there is not than that lying between
the great Lakes, whose shores are now fast peo-
ping with hardy and intelligent population.
The forests begin to give way on all sides-riv-
ers are opening for an interior trade-rallroads
are stretching in all directions, towns are spring
ing up at every available point, while the cities
of the Peninsula are thriving with thrift al
most unparalleled Ii must be evident, to the
most casual observer, that there is a generous
future in store for the people who have already
located in the State and we confess TO surprise
that so many emgrants, passing West, should
overlook Michigan and advance to the very bor-
ders of civilization. The "Peninsular State"
offers cheap land in almost boundless quantity;
il offers the ship builders all the resources for
the successful prosecution Of his now most inn
portant trade it offers to all other mechanics
and artisans all the inducements Of lucrative
and increasing employ it holds out to the far
mer beautiful lands at almost nominal prices;
it extends to the business and commercial
community heavy and constantly growing
traffic in all branches of trade; we are surpri-
sed that, with such generous assurance, the
migrating portion of the East should persist
in passing on to Iowa, Minnesota and Nebras-
ka for locations The day is not Tar distant
when these lands between and bordering on the
great Lakes, will become valuable and much
sought for; and. before that day, it might be well
for those designing to locate in new country to
turn their steps towards Central and Northern
Michigan"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

The ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN X.
RoAD.-The Toronto Calonist states, that the
Grand Jury for the county of Kent, after hear
ing the Hon. Chief Justice Macaulay's charge,
made their presentment on the 4th inst in which
they attribute the recent great loss of life on the
Great Western Railway, to the culpablc care
lessness Of d. w. Twitchell, the conductor, and
j. Kettlewel, the engineer, on the gravel train
st. Lawrence, both of whom are presumed to
be guilty of manslaughter, by their conduct,
which was in opposition to their written instruc.
tions. After the presentment, the Judge issued
his warrant for the arrest of the parties named,
one of whom, Kettlewell, had been arrested and
is now in Jail, having been refused liberation
on BAIL The jury also recommend that no grav-
eli train be allowed to use the track at night.
Det. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

RAILROAD SUsPENsIoN.-Th much talked of
Grand Trunk Railway, extending from Montre-
al to Lake Huron, through the province of Can
ada is now threatened with a suspension and
perhaps total abandonment. The Toronto Globe
says, Mr. Hincks announced to Parliament on
Tuesday, that the completion of the works on
the G. T. r. R., between Stratford and Sarnia,
between Belleville and Peterboro, and between
st. Thomas and Trois Pistoles, must be post
poned five years, and further, that if the whole
provincial aid were not made Immediately avail
able, the works must stop and the contract
break down. great sensation was produced
by this startling declaration, and the house adj
iourned to consider the course which it would
be advisable to pursue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
New YORK, Nov. is.

New YORK, Nov. 10.
The steamer Asia arrived at New York from
Liverpool this morning.
Upon the. 25th of October the siege and oom'
bardment of Sevastopol was going on with reg
ularity and success, and the loss OF life in the
town was SO great that the air was said to be
tainted by the unburied dead. Admiral Napa-
koff was killed by shell. The loss Of the al
lies is comparatively small, and Lord Raglan
was understood to be favorable to a prolonged
bombardment in preference to an immediate as
sallt
Il is said that two Russian men-of-war, which
had been careened over in the harbor to serve
as batteries, had been sunk by the fire of the al
lies.
Menschikof' reported officially the loss of the
Russians, at Alma, as $500, and that the fort
had been much damaged, and 33 guns lost. :.
There is talk of a. note from Count Nessel-
rode, stating that Russia is prepared for all con-
tingencies, and will under all circumstances,
maintain her traditional policy.
From England there is no local news OF I'M
portance. The Peninsul q Oriental steamship
Co., in view of the late Arctic calamity, have Is
sued the most stringent regulations for gudance
of their vessels in fogs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

The SoULE QUESTION SETTLEp.-Last week
we published an article in respect to the expul-
sion Of Mr.. SoULE, from France. Our Minister
to Spain seems to be particularly unfortunate in
gaining the good will of the "powers that be"
in Europe; and we are inclined to think that
his unpopularity has arisen in a great measure
from imprudence altogether inexcusable in
Representative of a Government like ours to a
foreign Court.
We can but entertain the opinion that his re-
call would rebound much to the credit of our
Government. We understand Mr.: Secretary
MARCY recommends his recall, but the President
manfests much ndecision in the matter.
We publish below an article from the New
| York Times, in relation to to this subject
The SoULE QUESTION SETTLED" We have
private letter from well informed source in
London, written at the last moment before the
closing of the mail, saying that the French Cor
eminent has aoithdraon all objection TO Mr.. Soule'S
passing through France 1t is also stated that
the English Government feel agood deal Of un-
easiness about the matter, on various grounds.
1t dreaded the reaction which the French Empe-
ror's treatment of Mr.. Soule would create to-
wards the Western Powers, and was especially
alarmed at his readiness to enter into new quar-
rels while in alliance with England. If our cor
respondents statement as to the issue of the mat
ter is true, as we have reason to believe it is, the
result has very probably been brought about by
the Intervention or advice Of the English Gov
eminent.
"From another private letter from London,
written also on the eve of the steamers depart
ure, and based on telegraphic dispatches from
Paris, we learn the following facts corroborating
the above:
"Louis Napoleon had personal interview
with Mr.. Mason, in which he withdrew the re-
strants upon Mr.. Soule's passage through the
French territory, disclaiming all intention off in
suit to the United States Government in the
person of its Envoy. The manner of The En-
peror was dry and curt and it is believed that
this disclaimer was diplomatic move, under
stood to have been dictated by England, the
English Cabinet advising that the initiatory a.
gainst Mr.. Soule, personally, should be taken, if
at all, by their Government. The banquet pro.
posed to be given to Mr.. Soule by the refugee
republicans in London will probably afford The
home office an opportunity for action"
N. Y. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

The COMING WMTER.-Mr. Ryan, the wealth.
er prophet, predicts as follows in relation to the
weather during the coming winter:
FREEDOM, Nov. Is, 1854.
|" Let the earth bring forth its fruits, and it
was So" is the word of God To that end there
are four seasons in the year. There is change
takes place in the weather on the LIST, 4th, 18th,
and 10th, months of the Roman year. The day
the change will and shall take place is as clear
to my mind as that exist and it is true there
are some things connected with this change
which cannot account for any more than where
materials are found to build the coral reef We
will have twenty-seven SHOWS till the lst Of
March next. On the 9Th Dec. next | will be able
to say if we will have good sleighing for the
winter or not; also, which point of the compass
the wind will prevail till LIST of March.
VIM. w. RYAN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

THOSE BROKEN AND SUSPENDED BANKs.-Wc
have nothing new to offer this week in relation
to the banks in disrepute, list of which was
given in our last issue. The opinion still pre-
walls among business men that the banks of H.
linois will soon resume their usual business
transactions, if they have not already done So
Greater doubt seems to exist in relation to In
diana banks. It is, however, the opinion of
some of our business men, that bill holders
ought not to part with the funds of those banks
at too great discount.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

"ONLY ONE."-One hour lost ia the morning,
by lying in bed, will put back and may illustrate,
all the business of the day.
One hole in the fence will cost ten times as
much as it will to fix it at once.
One drunkard will keep family poor and in
trouble
One good newspaper in family is one good
thing. led. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

The MEIGGs' FoRGERIEs.-On Saturday, the
9TH inst, the city was thrown into the greatest
excitement in consequence of the circulation of
a rumor that Henry Meiggs, late Member Of
the Board Of Aldermen, and one of the most eX-
tensve lumber merchants of the State, had fail.
ed for $SOO,OOO-that the several forgeries had
been discovered--that Meiggs had purchased the
bark American, fitted it up in splendid style,
and taking with him his family and his brother
John G. Meiggs, recently elected Controller, and
large amount of treasure, set sail for ports in
the Pacific" The greatest excitement prevail
ed for two or three days. and for some time no
idea could be formed as to the extent of the for
geries. The matter has been pretty extensive
ly investigated since, and the following is prob
ably not far from the true amount of the loss
sustained by Meiggs' operations:
Amount of failure, ................$S 100000
Controllers warrants forged, ....... 100000
California Lumber Co. ......... 100000
Forgeres on sundry firms, .......... 10000
l. Otdi, % l,OOU,OOU
The warrants were generally made out in IA
vor of Jesse l.. Wetmore, and in sums of from
5000 to $1,000. AT first, it was thought that
the plate, as well as the signatures, was coun.
terfet, but it is now conceded that the former
was genuine, and so admirably were the latter
executed that the Mayor and Controller each
pronounced them their own writing. In addi-
ton TO the above, it is believed that some $780,
600 or 100000 of the forged Controllers war
rants have been hypothecated in New York.
San Francisco Herald, Oct l6.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

ANOTHER RAILROAD OPENED.-The Ohio &
Indiana Railroad Co. propose to celebrate the
opening of their road from Crestine, to Fort
Wayne, on the 18th inst, by grand excursion,
leaving Crestline at A. M. going thro' Bucy-
rus, Upper Sandusky, Forest, Jamestown, Lafay-
ette Lima, Delphos, Van Vert, State Line, and
arriving at Fort Wayne at A 20 M. Leave
next morning at 7 A. M, and return to Crestne
at 80 p M
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

his breast Morgan drew bis arm tightly around
her and sat for long time with his lips pressed
to her cheek---while she lay against his bosom
still as DEATH As death yes, for when the
father unclasped his arms, the spirit of his child
was with the angels of the resurrection.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

Our SENAToR.-The official returns received
from the several counties comprising the 23d
Senatorial District, render certain the election
Of MoRDEcAI L. HoPKNs, by small majority.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

DECIDED AT LAsT.-A telegraphic report
from New York, announces the election of Clark,
Wing and Temperance candidate for Governor,
over Seymour, Democrat and anti Temperance
candidate, by some $50 majority.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29
Grand Haven, Nov. 25, 1854.

THE DEATH OF JOE MoRGAN's LITTLE GIRL.
We insert the following little incident as one
of thousand of similar character that has
taken place in our own happy land since Alcho-
hol has borne despotic sway Ger the minds and
hearts of men. How often has the child of a
hayward father proved his guardian angel
How often amid the fumes of the intoxicating
cup, when reason had well nigh forsaken her
throne, and the fountains of affection had ceased
to yield one tender emotion, has the silvery
voice of the innocent child uttered the endear.
ing name of Father" sounding sweet as the
voice of celestial spirit amid the coarse ribald-
ry and uncouth idiotic laughter of the inmates
of the "house Of woe" And how oft has the
tiny little hand clasped the almost palsied one
of the inebriated father and led him safely to
his once happy, but now desolate home.
Oh how unworthy such parent of such a
child When we look upon such little guardian
angels dwelling in the person Of the innocent
child of parent so unfortunate, so degraded,
entreating him with all her artess simplicity and
untiring devotion to forsake the way of misery
and death, we are at once constrained to exclaim
in the language of our Savior, "Of such is the
kingdom of Heaven"
DEATH OF JOE MoRGAN's LITTLE DAUGHTER.
She was wont to RIM over TO the tavern in the
evening to lead home her drunken father. Just
as she was entering the door one night, Slade
hurled tumbler at her father, but it struck her
upon the head, and resulted in her death.
Morgan bent down his ear.
"You only will have left," Mary said, "only
mother. And she cries SO much when you are
away"
81 won't leave her, Mary. only when go to
work." said Morgan, whispering back to the
child, "a1d I'll never go ont at night any more"
"Yes, you promise me that"
Sand I'll promise MORE"
what, father! ?"
Never go into the tavern again."
"Never!"
"No, never. And I'll promise still more"
Father"
"Never to take drop Of liquor as long as
live"
"Ob Father! dear father !" and with cry
of Joy Mary started up and flung herself upon
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

DEATH OF p. T. BARNUM.-A Geographic re-
port from Bridgeport, Conn.,, to the Buffalo
Democracy, announces the death of p IT, Barn.
um, the great Snowman, by an elephant. Fur
ther particulars in our next issue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

~ We received the communication from
Crockery in relation to the suicide committed
in Ravenna, too late for an insertion in this
weeks paper. Particulars next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29

A WORD ON BUsINEss-We have no business
to have business with other peoples business
If we mind our own business it will be business
enough for any business man.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-29
CINCINNATI. Nov. l3.

NATIONAL KNow-NoTHNG CoUNcIL.-ltis re-
ported here that National Know-Nothlng
Council is to meet in this city at noon on the
18th inst, for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the Presidential election 1t is expect
ed that candidate will be selected from three
prominent individuals, whose names will be
presented to the council. Sam. Houston, OF
Texas; Jacob Broom, of Pennsylvania, and Mil
lard Fillmore of New York, are the three. John
M. Clayton, it is said, is out of the question:
Twenty-eight States-even California-wil be
represented. / send you these rumors as they
were communicated to me- know nothing fur
Their.