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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11
NEW FALL GOODS.

A SCOTT 4 BRO. have just opened their new
N. stock of Fall and Winter Goods, embracing
a larger, choccr and cheaper assortment than they
have ever heretofore offered to the public
~ Call and see them. opposite the Fountain Inn,
before purchasing elsewhere, if you want bargains
Elkton, Oct IA.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11

A ND 1t is important that every family should
IA be able TO measure its flight, and 10 Oh
serve the vibrations Of the Pendulum how it
makes up the hours, days. weeks, months and
years. There was a lime when this could not
be done by all, but the improvement of time
has brought about the time when every man
can avail himself o. the means OF marking the
moments as they fly, by calling at the
Clock, Watch, JeweIry, and
V A r | ETY. STORE,
Of MUNSoN u BROTHER
ELKToN, MD.
and making selection of a tlme-In measuring
clock, where can be found large assortment
OF the latest styles and most beautiful patterns,
which they have just received from the manu-
facturers, and are determined TO sell cheap for
cash, as time is said to he money. We arc re-
ceivng almost daily from the manufacturers
and importers, clocks, watches, jcwelry and
silver-ware, which we are determined to sell
on reasonable terms. We have just received
fresh from the manufacturers, a choice lot Of
PERFUMERY, one drop Of which will inform
the nasal organs that Jules Hauel & Co.'S. per-
fumery is something more than alcohol, that il
is what we represent ii to be, A No. /.
This is considered Golden .Agc, and every
appearance indicates the fact, and the precious
metal is beng circulated among the masses, as
box after box daily leaves the massive pile that
is before us, and for sale cheap. Come all, our
object is to please and give you the worth of
your money. Jan Ia
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-11-11
We will also attend to
Roofing and SDOlItlng,

which will be be done at short notice and of
the best materials.
The public are respectfully invited to give
us call. ALDRIDGE x STAPLES.
Elkton, March % If
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TIME Is ON THE WING,
md VARIETY STORE

uyAll articles warranted to be as recon
ncnded, or no sale. Dec 10
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE u.
STATEs.-W Whereas, information has been receiv-
ed by me that an unlawful expedition has been
fitted out in the State of California with a view
to invade Mexico, nation maintaining friendly
relations with the United States, and that other
expeditions are organizing within the u. States
for the same unlawful p:rpose; and, whereas
certain citizens and inhabitants of this country,
unmindful Of their obligations and Duties and of
the rights of a friendly power, have participated
and are about to participate, in these enterprises
so derOgatory to our national character and so
threatening to our tranquility, and are thereby
mourning the severe penalties imposed by law
against such offenders.
Now, therefore, |, Franklin Pierce, President
of the United States, have issued this my Proc.
lamation, warning all persons who shall connect
themselves with any such enterprise or expedi.
ton that the penalties of the law denounced
against such criminal conduct will be rigidIy fore.
ed. And exhort all good citizens, as they re-
gard our national character--as they respect our
laws or the laws Of nations-as they value the
blessings Of peace and the welfare Of the coun-
try-to dscountenance and by all lawful means
to prevent such criminal enterprises. And call
upon oil officers of this Government, civil and
military, to use any efforts which may be in their
power to arrest for trial and punishment every
such offender
Given under my hand and the seal of the Uni
ted States at Washington, this eighteenth day
of January, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and fifty -four, and the sew
enty.eighth of independence of the U. States.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
Our neiphbors at Grand Haven will have tw,

Our neighbors at Grand Haven will have two
regular lines of steamers between Grand Haven
and Chicago next summer Messrs. Ferry &
Sons, and j. Barber are now building fine pro.
peller for the Chicago trade, and the Ward steam
err" Pacific" will also run upon this route. We
wish them both success, but at the same time we
believe it for the interest of the people of the
Grand River Valley to seek to build up their
own interests first, and for that reason hope the
new propeller that is to be, will be well patron
ised. We have every reason to think that
Messrs. Ferrys will establish punctual, reliable
line, which is more than the Wards have ever
done heretofore on this route. [Hollander.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

SMALL Pox-We recommend on the part of
our readers n serious consideration of the sea-
sonable advice contained in the communication
to be found in another column, and relating to
the appearance of the small pox in our county.
We learn that several new cases have occurred
in the vicinity of those mentioned, since the ar
ticle was written. We have also of late receive
ed frequent accounts respecting the prevalence
of this loathsome disease in other parts Of the
country. There is but one effectual means OF
protection. That is within the reach Of all, and
he is not just to himself or guiltess towards his
fellows who neglects such precaution rs is nec-
essary for self protection, as we'll as for prevent.
ing spread of the contagion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

IMPRESSIONS OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
We believe there is only one feeling in England
respecting the Presidents message, and that is
pleasure at the general prosperity of the country
which it so deliberately enunciates. The vast in
crease of the population, both by immigration
and by birth, is an advantage in material sense
and in moral sense it can be nothing but a
good, so long as the institutions of the country
afford sufficient bond to hold the various social
elements together, and we see no evidence of this
ceasing to be the case, but decidedly the contra
ry. The heterogeneous quality ofsociety which
Is taken for granted to be the main cause of the
supposed weakness of Turkey, is the chief
ground of strength in the United States. All
nations and races contribute their powers and
characteristics to consolidate nationality which
there is no political despotsm to repress. Under
all the wide range of circumstances and condl-
tons and modes of life which your extensive ter
ritory offers, there is always somebody found to
accept them, and to endeavor to mitigate and
improve them. Some of your people, both ma
tive and imported like winter best, and some
summer; some prefer the granite Of the North,
others the aluvons of the West; some live most
comfortable ami prosperousy upon the prairie,
others on the rivers, and others on the mountain.
Manufactures, commerce, and agriculture, each
and all find their numerous bands of prosperous
followers. In the entire prodgous extent and
variety of your national territory there is scarce
ly nook of soil or phase of society which
does not suit some resident Of one constitution
and character or another. This being the case
the resources Of the entire country are sure to
be made more or less available; and the conses
quence is continuous prosperity, such as the
Presidents speeches always report, and which
is so fully manifested in the one just received.
Amid the mysterious diplomacy of the polti-
clans of Europe, the uncertain character and
much to be doubted principles of the majority of
its rulers is the predominating axiom of the day,
and it is truly refreshing to be greeted with the
sunlit views of different state of things which
the Presidents message exhibits. All we can
add is n sincere wish and prayer that the pros
perity of your great country may long continue
for upon it are fixed the admring eyes and the
hopes of the older nations of the earth.
Cor. Nat. Int, London, Dec. %, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
WASHINGTON. Ian. 10.

President Pierce has issued his proclamation
against the expeditions now being fitted out in
California, and elsewhere in the u. States, for the
invasion of Mexico and calls on all good citizens
to prevent, by all lawful means, such criminal
enterprises.
Mr.: Gadsden has telegraphed that the treaty
with Mexico is honorable to both countries. 1t
will no doubt be ratified by the Senate, though
some Senators are opposed to it, under the sup
position that it cedes to us only the Mesla val
ley, which, they contend, already belongs to us
under the treaty of Guadalupe Hdalgo. But
the valley embraces only eight thousand square
miles, while the territory ceded contains sixty
thousand.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN
Is WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEB. /. 1854.
A Card.

The managers of the Ball, at H. Middlemists,
Mill Point hast Thursday evening, Goth ult., ack-
nowledge the receipt of over forty dollars, all of
which will be appropriated for the relief of desti
tute families at Mill Point. While this commune
ty have been called upon to donate, literally for
other benevolent objects, it can be said They
ne'er forget the Poor"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
New York. Jan. 81.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a.
From Lower California we have dates to the
18th, and the accounts are very contradictory
All agree, however, in saying that the flibusters
were besieged in house by 100 Mexicans from
the 9th to the l4th when, there being cold rain,
party of fillibusters attacked the chilled and
drowsy besiegers, who fled, leaving arms, hor-
ses. brass field piece, and all their equipments.
The flbusters deny having robbed and pilla-
ged the natives 1t was expected that on the ar
rival of the Anita, they would Immediately de-
scend on San Antonio.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

We are happy to be able to announce new
improvement on the north side of our lake, upon
the site of the wild cat village of Macatawa.-
Mr.. M. ID. Howard of Ann Arbor, has purchased
this property and is now erecting a steam saw
mil upon it. He is we'll known in the eastern
part of the State, as man of energy and capital
and much is to be hoped for our place, from the
Improvements he proposes making.
HIGHLANDER.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
~ We are indebted TO Hon. LEWIS CAss
for valuable public documents.

A SINGULAR HoAx.-An old soldier. named
Alexander, was last week arrested ia Montreal,
on suspicion of having murdered his wife and
burned her body in the stove. It was clearly
proved before the inquest that he had beaten
her severely on the day of her sudden disappear
ance, and a quantity of bones found in the stove
were subjected to the professional and critical
examination Of three medical gentlemen, who un-
hesitatingly pronounced them to be human
bones, and even went so far rs to select and add
apt each to each, thus sagaciousy and scientific
ally making out a very perfect ske Teton Of wo-
man of about the size of the missing wife
This done, the inquest rendered verdict in nc-
cordance with these circumstances. To their
utter CONSERVATION, however, the murdered wo-
man now appeared in the flesh, and was duly
recognized by her relatives. A denomination
ofthe remains followed and the skeleton, instead
of being that ofa woman, was found to be only
that Of n pig
Our happiness in this world depends on the
affections we are enabled TO inspire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
An Excellent Movement.

The Hollanders hereabouts are engaged in a
systematic effort to aid emigration from the old
country An organization for the purpose, the
society of United Assistance, has been establish
ed at this place, Chicago, and the most impor-
tant points in the Colony. An annual meeting
is held at each place, in January, when officers,
Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, are cho-
sen. Meetings are holden at other times, when
called by the Chairman. Funds are raised from
monthly tax of twenty-five cents on each
member, and from such other money as individ-
uals are disposed to contribute. Once in each
year the whole amount realized goes by lot to
some particular branch Of the society, to be ex-
pended, as it shall see fit in assisting people in
Holland, who have no means of their own, to
join their countrymen in America. Lots were
cast for the first time, last fall, when the money
fell to the branch at this place. 1t is now being
applied in bringing hither two destitute families
from the old country. The society is yet in it's
infancy, but is constantly gaining ground, and
will this year be productive of much more en-
larged operations.
This united effort is wise, humane, and wor-
thy Of material aid, rs we'll as sympathy, from
all classes, both native and foreign born. The
condition of the overburdened subjects of over
taxed and overgoverned Europe, was never more
Strengthened than at the present time. A gen.
eral war is imminent, the price of provisions is
already exorbitantly high, and apprehensions of
an approaching famine are seriously entertained.
There certainly has never been more fitting
occasion on which to invite emigration to this
side of the Atlantic. We have room to spare,
aud the people who are to be made subjects of
relief are moral, Industrious, and deserving
They will augment the productive industry of
the country, and help fill up its waste places
with useful population, who are equal to any
other in their devotion to, and appreciation of
truly republican institutions.
1t is but natural that the cause of which we
speak should create lively interest among those
in our midst, whose sympathics still linger with
kindred and friends that are left behind and who
long to try better fortunes in the new world
With such it will receive a general support.
Others, too, we trust, will be disposed to lend a
those privileges which are their own Inheritance.
Rev. Mr.. BoLKs is Chairman of the branch in
this village, p. VAN DEN BERG, Secretary, and
KLAAs VYN, Treasurer. Payments may be
made by those who are not members to either
Of these officers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
WASHINGTON Ian %


Mr.. Douglass, from Committee on Territories,
reported bill dividing Nebraska into two terri.
tories, one to be called Nebraska and the other
Kanzas territory, and providing governments
for both. The attention Of the committee had
been called to the fact that the southern bound
airy of Nebraska heretofore reported, 40 deg. 30
mn, would divide the Cherokee country. To
avoid this, the committee had determined to rec
ommend 81 deg. as the southern boundary
The people of that country had two delegates
here, who urged that the country be divided in
to two territories. So far as he had been able
to consult with them, the Missouri delegation
were satisfied. 1t would be better to have two
territories Accordingly new bill was present
ed Of this kind.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

night, of the Michigan Central Railroad, destroy
ing part of the roof and burning out the Offices
of the Superintendent Treasurer and Book keep
or. No papers or books lost. Damage to build.
ings about $4,000, supposed to have taken from
gas.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

GoDEY.-The February number Of this stand
ard monthly is before us, and in nowise disap-
points the expectations which we had been led
to entertain as to its superior merit. 1t is en-
bellished with numerous steel engravings, and
contains variety of unexceptionable reading
matter which is calculated to profit as well as
amuse. The Lady's Book has been published
over twenty.three years, and now deservedy
ranks among the best.and most widely circulated
magazines of the country.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

The Germans of Chicago have got up hand
some testimonial to Capt Ingraham, in the shape
of silver goblet beautifully chased, with ap.
propriate inscriptions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

HALIFAX, Jan. rs.
The steamer Niagara left Liverpool the 7th,
arrived en- route for Boston at this port this
A. M.
Reports unusually heavy weather during her
passage which has prolonged to l6 days.
Great Britain, France and Belgium had been
visited with heavy snow Storm the heaviest
in many years, and apprehensions were enter
tanned of flood from melting snow and rain.
Intelligence from Constantinople and st. Pc
tersburgh continue to be as ever.
The latest accounts are of character to leave
but little hope in the public mind that the Gear
will accept the last proposition of the Western
powers, and this view of the matter is almost
universally entertained at Constantinople.
AS natural consequence of greatly increas-
ed probability of general war; English stocks
and breadstuff markets are greatly excited, Con-
soils closed on Friday at decline of to per
cent on last week. Breadstuffs thro'out Great
Britain had been more excited than at any pre-
vious time since the great famine, and prices had
largely advanced.
The advance for flour for the week is quoted
by some respectable houses at per Dbl. and
none quote the actual advance less than 2s.-
Wheat has advanced almost beyond precedent,
ranging from l0d to Id per bushel of 70 lbs
Market for Indian corn less excited than -four
and wheat but prices have advanced since from
I'D to Is per quarter. Cotton market continu-
ed being firm at previous quotations, with trans.
actions to the extent of 10000 bales per week
ending January 9th. Provision market con.
tinues quiet and without any material change in
prices.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

DEATH OF AN EXTRAORDINARY WoMAN.--The
noted Engeltje van der Vliet, an account of
whom appeared in our paper few months since,
recently died in Holland, at the age of &C years.
She had not taken any food since May, 1918,
nor drank any thing since March, 1922 She
now reside in this county. These corroborate
the newspaper statements in all the main par
ticulars respecting her singular existence. 1t
was intended to subject the corpse to a thorough
examination for the purpose of ascertaining, if
possible, what were her sources of nourishment
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

SAID AND CoMFoRT."-The Arabs of the Des
ert of Arabia have raised a corps of 5000 men,
armed and equipped at their own expense, to aid
the Sultan. The citizens of Aleppo have raised
for the same purpose a regiment Of l ZOO cava-
ry, completely equipped, and commanded by
Achmet Effend an experienced officer, who has
served against Russians.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

It is estimated that the Ro,hschild & Broth
crs, are worth from 10 to 100000 sterling, OF
from $5O,O0O,000 TO S75,oOO,0oO.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
New YORK, Jan. 81.

New YORK, Jan. 81.
Subscriptions in this city for the San Francis
co testimonial, yesterday reached to the sum of
$4,000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

~ HARPER's MAGAZINE has again made its
welcome appearance after short delay OCCASION
ed by the disastrous conhagraton of the 10th
ult. Saving the absence of illustrations the
contents of the January number are quite as va
ried, and quite as well calculated as those of any
other to suit the taste of the American public.
The success that has attended the efforts Of the
publishers in furnishing it, under the circum-
stances, so seasonaby hey have, and in render
ing it so acceptable as it must prove to be with the
reading community, affords the best assurance
that could be given of the zeal and efficiency
with which they will put forth their promised
endeavors to render their Magazine if possible
still more attractive in the future.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

~ On the morning of our coolest day, this
winter, the thermometer stood at zero. We
considered it decidedly cold at the time; but in
telligenco from abroad shows that our weather
is exceedingly moderate and toerabe when
compared with that of other places in the same
or nearly the same latitude. At Detroit, on the
23d, the thermometer was at ID, at Chicago,
II, and at Milwaukee, 244d, below zero. Such
extreme cold rs this was never, so far as we can
learn, experienced in our favored climate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

RAvENNA, MIcHIGAN.-In Colton's Gazette of
1858, we find that there is township and post
office, bearing the name of Ravenna, in Ottawa
county, Michigan, II miles w. N. w. of Lam
sing. 1t is drained by Crockery creek, and has
n population of II inhabitants. This is, we be-
eve, the only other village in the United States
which bears the name of the old city of the
Popes, upon the Adriatic.
We send some numbers Of this paper to the
Postmaster Of our namesake, and should be
glad to receive the names of subscribers to the
Home Companion. Can not some Of its sold
inhabitants" send us the history of its settle
ment, and the names of those who christened it,.
sSy- We find the above in the Home Com
panion and Wing, paper, excellent in every
thing but its politics, and published by ]. s..
HERRIcK, at Ravenna, Ohio.
Ravenna, Michigan, was organized in lS49,
and christened by E. B. BosTwIcK, who was one
of the first to commence improvements therein,
and who was formerly from the parent town in
Ohio. Mr.. BosTwIcK died few years since,
on the overland route to California. He was
an excellent citizen and respected by all to whom
lie was known.
HIS iiuCI we IluNe volunteered lot the DeNe-
fit of the Home Companion, and we would glad
ly do more were important particulars within
our reach 1t may be that some one of the old.
est inhabitants" will be disposed to take up the
subject proposed, and treat it more at length ;
but we doubt whether there is possibility Of
clothing it with much general interest, as the
settlement of the good town, respecting which
inquiry is made, has thus far, we believe, been
effected under such quiet and happy circumstan-
ces as to furnish but little material for history
The WING ALMANAc.-We have received
from the publishers Messrs. GREELEY g. McEL-
RATH, a copy of the Wing Almanac and United
States Register for 1854. 1t contains sixty
four closely printed pages of most valuable mat
ter, embracing astronomical calculations, anus
ing anecdotes, convenient statistical tables, and
several important papers on subjects of great
public interest. The character of its con-
tents, and its conveniency for purposes of ref
erence, are enough to overbalance the objection
that exists with reference to its political princi-
pies, and render it worthy of place on the Ia
bic Of every individual who takes an interest in
the leading events Of the age.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

DETsorT, Jan. %.
lire broke out in the Passenger Depot las:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

The San FRANCIsCo.--Our eastern exchang-
es still continue to be burdened with melancholy
incidents connected with the loss of this unlucky
steamer which foundered at sea in the latter part
of December. The fate of the noble vessel and
of those who were lost, has carried affliction to
many families, and casts gloom over the whole
country. Nothing that has occurred on the
ocean for years, equals in dreadful horror this
sad disaster.
On the outside of this issue we publish the
most complete narrative that has come to our
narrowed down to suit the circumscribed limits
of our paper.