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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01

MARKETs-The latest arrivals from the old
world bring intelligence of further advance in
the price of breadstuffs. The effect of the news
has already been decidedly felt in this country.
At Detroit on the Oath, our latest date, -four sold
at $3.50, and wheat, from the wagon, at $3.50.
The greatest animation prevailed. This extraor-
binary state of things is owing to the belief that
a general European war is of certain occurrence.
Should this belief prove to be we'll grounded
prices will undoubtedly range still higher, and
in case peace prospects should be restored, we
may believe that they will not recede much be-
fore another harvest, for it now turns out that
the deficiencies In the produce of Western En-
rope, that were made the subject of calculation
last fall, have been in no respects exaggerated.N
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-01
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A general European war is certain. The Par
is Moniteur contains circular from the Minister
of foreign affairs. He addresses all French le-
cations on the eastern question. The document
is in a moderate but very firm style. lie de-
clares that France, England, Austria, and Prus-
STA solemnly recognized the Territorial integrity
of the Ottoman Empire; and further that the
affair at Sinope took place against aid provision
al Russia. She only desired a national guaran-
tee therefrom 10 prevent the Ottoman territory
and flag from further attacks.
Authentic papers state that the French gov
eminent were dissatisfied with the evasive con-
duct of Austria, and had addressed strong let
ter of remonstrance, intimatng that France will
extend aid to Hungary, Italy, &c.
Paris papers report that the Gar had given
orders for Immediately crossing the Danube.
The Sultan declared to the French Ambassa-
dor that he would rather abdicate than accept as
sistance against his subjects.
Great excitement prevailed at Constantinople,
and o mob of 10000 had assembled declaring
that the constitution had been violated by the
council.
Definite information relative to the action OF
the Car is daily expected. Intelligence from
st. Petersburgh of the 18th states that the En-
peror formally rejected the Vienna protocol
and note of the fifth, but consents to examine
the Turkish proposition of the Goth, although he
refuses to recognize the European intervention
in Russian and Turkish affairs.
Instructions to commanders of fleets are, that,
in meeting Russian ships, they will, in the names
oftheir respective governments, request Russian
commanders to return to Sebastopo, where they
will find further instructions from the Russian
government. On refusal to return, force will be
used.
A Russian despatch says that the Turkish ar
my in Asia is totally disorganized, and many
troops killed. The report is not credited.
The London Observer says that agents are on
the way to the United States to purchase ships
and ammunition for the Russians.
In England there is much indignation against
Prince Albert, particularly by the Independent
papers,and the public voice protests that he is the
tool of Russia and that Aberdeen is under his in
hucnce.
Russian, Austrian, and German matters are
expected to come before Parliament soon.
FRANcE-At the New Years levee, the En-
peror addressed the foreign ambassadors, hoping
to be able to maintain the relations subsising
between France and their Governments, and as
sured the Ottoman ambassadors of his good
wishes, sympathy and efforts for the Turks.
The Times correspondent reports $1,000
Frenchmen ready for Turkey camp when requi-
red
If Napoleon deserts the English alliance, the
Gar offers his consent to the French annexation
of Belgium and Egypt, the Gar promising also
tosabandon the Bourbon cause.
Sweden and Denmark have issued circulars
declaring their neutrality. come what may.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

1" A man by the name of Gra' m, only
IS years OF age, was sentenced to the Peni-
tentiary in Georgia short time ago. A
Florida paper relates few incidents in bis
life, which indicate that he was born under
an unlucky star:
"At the age Of thirteen he was attacked
by tiger, who, after tearing him badly, and
crushing both his jaws, left him for dead un-
der cover of leaves which he had piled on
him. subsequently he was caught in a mill,
and lost one arm; YVES bitten twice by rattle
snakes, and struck senseless by stroke oil
lightning. His greatest calamity occurred a
few months ago, when he killed one of bis
neighbors in drunken frclic, by stabbing.
We doubt very much whether any man living
ever encountered similar perils. This is
said to be a true record, without the leas,
fancy or invention"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

SAD BEREAvEMGSr.-We learn from the
Manitowoc (Wisconsin) Herald that two
daughters, Bertha and Clara, of Fred. Borch-
erdt, Esq, the postmaster at Manitowoc Rap
ids, the one 10 and the other IL years Of age,
were drowned in the river 1T that place, while
bathing, on the afternoon Of the 9th inst
The youngest of the two accidentally got be-
yond her depth, and the eldest who could moi
swim, went TO her assistance. II is supposed
that the grip Of the drowning girl drew dowr
her sister, and that they sank together to thu
bottom, where there bodies were found EN-
braciny each other.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

AN ASTRONOMICAL DIeGER.-The Califor-
MIA Express tells good and Of course, verit-
able, story Of "one of the Oldest and most re-
spectacle citizens" of Yuba, who employs
number of Diggers on his estate. Having
occasion to leave home for few days prior
to the late eclipse. he informed the Chief OF
the party that if the Indians were indolent
and neglectful of their duties during his ao.
sence, the sun would refuse to shine, and
they be veritably destroyed. This Diggers
therefore behaved we'll the first day, but on
the day following forgot their promise and
went off on frolic. At IL o'clork the sun
began to be obscured, as threatened by their
master, and through a smoked glass, which
he had thoughtfu!iy provided. it ives discover
ed that the God of Day was indeed being
blotted out. This excited both their aston
ishment and alarm, and determined them
forthwith to return to duty, in the hope that
the anger of God would be turned from them
and the sun again be permitted to shine; &C.
cordingly the whole tribe returned to the
field, and with energy and humility resumed
their labor. The results may be easily an
ticipated. The savage sacrifice was accept
ed, the sun was again permitted TO shine, III
the gentleman now rejoices in the most ODE
dent set OF Indian laborers in the State, b,
whom he is considered little less than ih,
great "Nantiou" himself.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

EFFECT OF THE HEAT.-A New York pa.
per, giving an account Of the military parade,
on the 4th inst, in Gotham, says:
"One of the A merican rites was overpower-
ed by the heat, and fell" We had no idea
that the heat of the sun, ever had such tire.
mendous effect upon that particular kind oil
fire-arns--at least. We never heard of IL in
Philadel phia-but, Gotham is ga great coun-
try"-wellitis is. We would suggest, as fit
ting conclusion to the paragraph above quo
ted, the following touching episode: "Very
fortunately, however, a German musket and
hoicitzer came to his assistance and bore him
off the ground"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

The MEaeHER AND McXAsrER's FlcuT
IN New YoRK.-The following is Mr.. Nc
Masters statement of the fracas between
him and Dir. Meagher, during the forenoon
of the 18th inst:
Thomas F. Meagher called at his Office,
with whip in his hand, and inquired for
him. He was expecting an attack, and
therefore sent to the Office of the Chief OF
Police for protection. A officer came. Mr..
Meagher did not make his appearance again
at the Office, but about o'clock he started
from his Office with the purpose of going to
his dwelling. On passing the corner of
Sixth street and the First avenue, he was
set upon by Thomas F. Meagher with whip,
and struck over the head several times. He
attempted to defend himself with his cane;
and trying at the same time to avoid further
collision, he ran, when Meagher pursued him
and overlook and seized hold of him. He
(McM. drew a revolver and fired. He was
then knocked down, jumped upon and kicked.
Who kicked him he could not say.
Thos. F. Meagher being inquired Of by
the Justice, confessed to The attack, and dit
not deny the main facts. The refusal of the
assaulted party, Mr.. McNaster, to appeal t.
the law, would seem to indicate another
meeting as the PROBABLE result, unless the
intercessicn of discreet friends should pre-
vent il.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

OTThc acting editor of the Enquirer is
very happy in trying to make himself believe
that Robinson badly "used up" Baker,
in the disc ussion of Saturday. We have no
doubt he would be perfectly happy if he could
really believe so. Mr.. Baker used him up SO
scandulously at the meeting which, after the
discussion, gave five hundred votes to FIVE in
opposition TO this writer and the Nebraska
Bill. that he would no doubt very gladly be.
lieve nybody else had succeededin whipping
Baker. His soreness on this subject is very
excusable-but his article would have come
with better grace from some person not
occupying precisely his disagreeable posi-.
ton. We didn't consider his opinion proper
evidence of Mr.. BIS good or i'll success. The
wish was further to the belief in him If he
ever could have really believed SO for mo-
ment, that Mr.. D. was defeated in this dis.
cussion.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

WHAT IS LAGER BrER.-To this oft repeat
ed inquiry. the N. Y. Journal of Commerce
replies:
Lager bier isa matted liquor originally
made in Bavaria, in essential property den.
tical with ordinary ale. which it closely re-
sembles in appearance though differing in
taste; of much less specific gravity; weak
er, and retaining it's foam a shorter time
after being drawn. Its taste is sub-acid, pun.
gent, and leaves in the mouth a peculiar fla
vor, caused by coating OF pitch which The
interior of the barrels receive before being
fill ID. The difference between the modes OF
brewing lager.bier and ordinary ale is ndi-
Gated by the etymoloqy OF the name Lager,
meaning rest,-remaining in stores; the
former requiring to rest in cool vault fr ,m
four to six months before it becomes drink
able, while the latter can be used Immediately
after being emptied from the watts.
In effects it is very moderately exhilircting'
having but feebly Intoxicating, properties
Indeed, if it were comparatively innoxcuous
in its effect, the enormous quantity consum-
ed would effect sad havoc among the drink
ers lit being no usual occurrence for an in
dividual to drink gallon daily, and even
more."
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26
At HOnaes

Rev. Alex. Sterrit returned home few
days since, from tour in the Eastern States
and received warm welcome from his num-
erous friends in this city. He informs us ne
had delis htful trip, and we congratulate
him on his return home with much improved
health. We thank him kindly for his atten.
tons during his absence, in the form OF cor
respondence, and only regret his letters
were not more numerous. During his alb
sence his church edi6ce has been undergoing
very great improvement. lthas been en-
larged very much, and will now probably
accommodate his rapidly increasing congre'
cation. If it prove incapable of this very
long. we hope to see a new church edlhce
erected in its place, and one that will be an
ornament to the city. The improvements Of
the present church building will be comPiet'
ed this week, and service be held there next
Sabbath as formerly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26
OF We learn that there is an intense e,

6T We learn that there is an intense ex.
element among portioh of German born
citizens, at villanous attack made upon the
life, as is supposed, of Catharine Myers, the
girl who made the charge of assault against
father kroeger, the Roman Catholic Priest.
On Friday afternoon, while in the yard at her
place OF residence, near the Fifth street
church, she was struck in the face with a
stone thrown from some hand yet unknown,
causing very severe wound, and one that
occasioned her friends much apprehension.
Efforts are being made to ferret out the Of
fender,- Gin, Gaz.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

The DRoUGHr.-We learn from our East
ern exchanges that the sharp drought v hich
is now SO severely and fatally Parching our
crops, is not confined to this section Of the
country al'ne, but is very general in it's ex.
tent both North and East. The Troy Whig
remarks, that the meadows and pastures are
fast drying up, and that corn and potatoes
cannot stand it much longer without rain.--
The gardens on Long Island, says the New
York TribAne, were greatly refreshed las
week BY bountiful shower of several hours
but il did not extend far North. The same
complaint is also made in New England, al
though the drought there has not yet beer
severe. The Virginia farmers in many in
stances are blowing in their spring crops
which have proved failure.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

OF We observe by yesterdays Enquirer,
that - Finch. of Armstrong township, is a
candidate for Representative Of Wander.
burgh county, at the ensuing election. The
Democratic party is very prolific this year in
candidates. There are now three very clever
young men in the field, besides "SwAGeERrY
SwELLHEAp." We think the race will be
pretty tight, and the aspirations of all the
b'hoys fully satisfied. We understand there
is to be County Convention held to deter
mine the claims of the respective candidates.
Now, this convention business is. in our
opinion highly anti Democratic. We expec,
to be called upon TO report the proceedings
of a miniature "Petersburgh Convention
when this patriotic body gets together. We
recommend that the aspirants send for Ben
Edmonson to act as Figure Head" for them
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26
~The Washington Sun saws:

awe understand that the friends of Judge
Lockhart, in Evansville, are in open rebel
lion to the nomination of Hon. Smith Miller.
Wonder if it's so!''
We will answer the Suns query-we dom,
believe there is any "open rebellion here on
the part OF Judge Lockhart's friends. We
are of the opinion that the Judges friends
will "acquiesce" in the nomination, and il
they don't linda candidate on the track whom
they prefer, they will doubtless vote for him
We can assure our Washington friends
however, that Hon. Smith Miller is by M
means popular in Vanderburgh, with an,
party.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

LOOK WELL TO THE LEGIsLATURE.-Mr.
John Petit, the man who voted tor the re-
peal of the Missouri Compromise, by means
OF which Slavery now exists in Kanzas, here
tofore secured to freedom, has declared him.
self candidate fer reelection to the U. 5.
Senate. The Slavery and Whisky wing OF
the Democratic party, throughout the State,
at their meetings, resolved in his favor SO
that mis- re. election is determined on if they
obtain majority in the next Legislature.
Those opposed to his reelection, should
see that no man favorable to it be elected to
the Legislature. He can be and ough. to be
defeated. Let the proper course be pursued
and it will be DONE Stale Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

KANSAS Several professional gentlemen
have signified their intention of joining the
Kansas party, TO leave here on the 18th of
July, and to return in four weeks. Thus
they will see the finest part of this country,
besides going along the borders of Nebraska
and Kansas. The Trustees of the Society
advertise for proposals TO convey 10000 per.
sons this year, and if necessary $4,000, (not
l50,0o0.) The smallest number is no more
than the average yearly immigration from the
East into Wisconsin. But no encourage
ment will be given to more than car DE com.
Portable "located" before Winter and many,
after "locating" their farm and creating their
log hunt, will return to spend the Winter
with their fami lies. 1t is not probable tina,
more than one quarter Of the fund subscribed
will ever be wanted; five dollars on share
will give $4,000; which is twice as much
as is necessary at present. The large mum.
Der Of subscribers will render it inconven MEN,
to collect assessments Boston Atlas.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

TRAVELLING EAsr.-There is an immense
amount of travel, just now, going East by
every possible route. Travelling was never
before SO cheap and comfortable as the pre-.
sent season. Railroads are plenty in all di.
rections, and railroad companies are vieine
with each other for the passing multiudes
of people who are focking eastward in search
of health and pleasure. Who would no,
travel "now-a-days," when they can do il
cheaper than they can stay at home!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

" We notice that the Vincennes Ga
zette is getting back into its cold tricks"
again, Of deriding the Evansville and India
napolis railroad. II calls that great enter
prize the "Gas Line railroad" &C., &c.
Now, we always knew that there were
some "Old Fogies" in Vincennes and other
big towns, who greatly envy the success Of
their more enterprising neighbors. We were
not aware before that the editor Of the Ga
zstte vas one Of them. but he, too, seems tc
be getting into his dotage very fast. We
think if q little real Evansville gas could
shine upon our young friend, he would moi
have SO many imaginary vapors floating
about his brain.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

CHEAPER PAYER--AYoTHER INVENTION
The Long Island indicator of last week
says: Mr.. Samual Nolan, late Of the city OF
Dublin, Ireland, now resident in New York
with the assistance OF his brother-in law. DR..
Antisel, has invented and patented at Wash
ington paper making machine and pulp
that meets all the difficulty. DR.. Antisel
whose chemical knowledge is 40 universally
known and priced, has invented pulp
which in its raw state will not cost more than
about one.sixth of a cent per ID, and by the
aid of the machine invented by Mr. Nolan
can be brought into market, made into paper
at a cost of about four cents per pound. Pa.
per at present costs about sixteen cents, Sc
tn at the value Of the invention can at once
be seen.
The material from which the pulp is man
ufactured will forish and grow abundantly
in ground that is at present useless TO thu
farmer. and here, too, the community will b,
the gamers. We have seen and examine,
specimens OF the pulp, and have no hesitation
in pronouncing it just the the thing wanted
1t is as white and clear as The most clearI,
bIeached cotton, and is capable of the mos
delicate tint. The harshness and trans
parency of the straw paper is rot to be foun
in it, while it is capable of the highest finish
maintaining all the pliancy and toughness o
pure linen rags. In connection with thi
subject e will say more in few days, an,
| by few simple calculations endeavor I,
show that Messrs. Nolan g. Antisel are rea
benefactors to their race. We hope the,
will reap the rich reward such mastery o
mind over matter deserves.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

TOn Saturday evening Gov. Matteson
of H., was on board of train of cars, which
were detained for several hours at La Sale,
in consequence of another train having run
off the track short distance from that place
The citizens learning Of the Governors pres.
ence, assembled in large numbers, made an
effigy of him, and burnt it before his eyes
accompanying this demonstration with the
usual manifestations of an enraged and rep.
rotation, for his Communication to imprison.
ment for life of three Irishmen who had beer
sentenced to be hung.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

THE ONO LIQUOR BILL-THE WAY 1T
WoRKs.-A liquor seller at Ravenna, Ohio,
has been complained of by suffering wife
for selling liquor to her drunken husband,
and has had an opportunity to pay fine and
repe Mt in a Prison cell.
AT St. Clarisville a couple of liquor sellers
have just had ten days in Jail, for which they
paid hotel fair-S2 day.
AT Marietta another was fined $40 for sell
ing, with twenty days solitary reflection; and
four others were fined IS each and one day
in Jail for drinking.
AT Cleveland mechanic sued liquor
seller for furnishing the stuff TO his wife, and
recovered $50.
And SO it works all over the State. The
people are becoming highly pleased with the
law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. :::::JULY 2s
DAVIES COUNTY TRouBLEs.-The Wash

DAVIES COUNTY TRoUBLEs.-The Wash.
ington Sun continues a vigorous warfare on
the Straight Line Railroad. We wish il and
its gentl>manly correspondents happy time.
Having presented the whole subject truthful
ly to our readers, we do not deem Messrs.
Smith and Carpenter require anything fur.
ther for complete defence Of oil charges
urged against them from enemies Of their
enterprise, in Daviess county. We have
given the subject entirely too much impor-
lance, and shall net trouble our readers fur
the. with it. We wish, however, to take q
FINAL issue with the editor Of the Sun in his
ansville are content with the management
Of the Straight Line Railroad Officers, we
are" Now, let US assure the people Of
Washington, that the Evansville Stockhold.
ers are content with the management of the
affairs Of this road; they have the utmost
confidence in Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Carpenter,
and the Engineer, Mr.. Moore. They have
tried Mr.. CARrEsrER in oil sorts Of public and
private enterprises, and have ever found him
equal to any emergency in which he has been
placed. His own reputation, as well as that
of his associates, is too far above suspicion to
be affected in the least, by the puerile SLAM
ders and wilful misrepresentation of his
enemies.
Mr.. Carpenter will in due time, when his
health shall permit, make his appearance in
"Old Daviess," and answer all charges
which have been so wantonly preferred against
him. We have given this matter too much
importance already. and have arrived at the
same conclusion the officers of the Straight
Line have-"that the game is notworth the
powder"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

@ The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Journal Of Commerce says that
it is no longer apprehended that the fire brand
Of any Cuban excitement will be thrown in
to Congress BY the Executive during this ses-
sion. Even the project of on appropriation
for the appointment Of two Commissioners ia
60 to Spain and negotiate for the purchase
of the island, appears to have been aban.
doneu
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-26

10 The "French lady" to whom we al
luded YESTERDAY as having attempted suicide
but not hurt herself severely, it appears only
went through the motions. The pistol was
not loaded! She acted up powerfully"
however. She is not the wife of Gr. Vautier,
as many suppose, but Of his partner, who has
for some time been separated from her. She
is worthless drunken woman.