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

CASTING Our DEvILs.-W. f. Morse, Of Ce-
resco, Wisconsin, announces through the Osh-
kosh Democrat that he is about to deliver
course of lectures through the State on spiritu-
al philosophy. He is accompanied by q "medi-
um, the evidence Of whose heavenly mission
and commission is to be found in his ability TO
cast out DEVILS" &c. He charges SO much per
head for casting them out
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

The correspondent of the N. York Tribune
writes from Washington that Wing Presidential
candidates are already abundant. He says:
The Tennessee Legislature have resolution
before them recommending John Bell. He is
more mertorous one The movement is
prominent for the same position. Mr.. Critten-
den has many friends-Madame G.. as many
more. The late Attorney General has strength.
ened his position by his matrimonial alliance
Another man has been named, whom, perhaps,
you have not thought Of This is Mr.. Bolts, of
Virginia. John M. Clayton looms up among
the crowd of competitors high and strong. And
last, though not least, James A. Pearce, Of Ma
ryland, is TO be named. Mr.. Pearce is one of
the abiest and best men in the Senate, and no
man would make better President. We have
powerful prediction in favor of Mr. Pearce
and John Bell.
There is contest going on in Maryland for a
Senator to supply the place of Senator Pearce,
which is to be filled this winter. A Mr.. Ham
ilton, of the Eastern Shore, who gave way and
helped elect at the last trial, now comes forward
with his claims to move Mr. Pearce. The cam
didatc is to be taken from the Eastern Shore,
and Hamilton claims that Of the 10 representa-
tives from that division Of the State Is are for
him. Mr.. Pearce's friends claim nine for him,
allow nine for Hamilton, and one not placed
1t would be great misfortune to have Mr.
Pearce displaced. If contest should take place
between him and Mr.. Hamilton, Alex Evans,
the late member Of the Lower House may 90 in
He would be fit and worthy successor to Mr.
Pearce.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

The Mercantile Library Rooms, in Boston,
were broken open on the night of Sunday week,
and the Washington monument box stolen
thereirom. with the following explanation for so
doing, which the rogues left behind them "Wo
are very sorry to take the Washington monu-
ment box, but there was nothing else"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE FOR lS54.-Graham
opens rich this month"; and the new volume bids
fair to eclipse its predecessors in beauty of me-
chanical execution, size, quality of reading, and
particularly in the embellishments, which in the
new number are superb BY some mistake prob
ably, we did not get the January number, but
through the kindness of friend, "had a look
at it.
Graham offers great inducements to subscri-
bers this year, as the new volume will contain
over twelve hundred pages of reading matter !;
each number will be embellished with q fine steel
engraving, in addition to the numerous wood
cuts with which its pages will be illustrated.
The aim of the editor will be to produce a
publication which shall be valuable in matter,
and choice in taste and style, and he fatters him
self, from the well known talents of his contrib
utors, that he will be able to present rs many
good original articles to his readers as any pub.
LEGATION Of the day.
But glance at the January number is neces-
sary to assure the readers of Graham, that he is
abundantly able to carry out his designs. Terms
$o per anhuui. copies iof DiV, anu oHe coPy
to the agent of the club. Address, GEORGE r.
GRAHAM, log Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
~ The Western Literary Cabinet for JAM
uary appears in new dress and is somewhat en-
larged. Under the successful management OF
its talented editress the Cabinet has acquired an
enviable reputation and is fast gaining ground in
the public estimation. This number contains q
continuation Chapters in the Early History Of
Michigan" besides much other good reading
matter. Edited and published by Mrs. ELEeTA
NJ. SHELDON, Detroit. 81 per annum in advance
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

A thief in Cermont county, Ohio, stole $l43
Of man, and after short time, returned to him
SIG of it, with note, stating that he had ta-
ken only what was actually necessary for his
wants, and that the entire amount would he re-
turned as soon as he was able to get along with
out il.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18
A Card.

The undersigned desires to embrace this oppor-
tunity Of expressing his thanks to the people of
Mill Point, Grand Haven, and vicinity, for their
liberality on the occasion of the donation visit
made him on the evening of the 18th inst. May
the blessing of Almighty God return the 5000 thus
contributed an hundred fold into the bosoms of the
donors HAZAEL LUCAS.
Mill Point, January l6, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

MURDERERs INDIcTED.-The Grand Jury Of
Lasale county, Illinois, have found true bills
against Kern Brennan, James Toubey Owen
O'Neil. Pat. Durkin, John Bryan, Martin Bryan,
Michael Toubey, John Murphy and James Con-
mel, as having been concerned in the brutal muir
der of Mr.. Story at Lasalle. Two Of the ring
lerders are still at large
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

In HuRRY.-Itappears that Hugh r. Smith
was shot at Santa Fe by one of the men in
charge of Sheilng's mail, and il being generally
believed that he was killed, jury was impannel.
ed and man named Scallion was found guilty
Of the deed and Immediately hung. Since that
time il has been ascertained that Smith is not on.
ly alive, but slowly recovering.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

The New York Courier says that an analysis
of copious list of railroad bonds issued in this
country shows that the result of their liabilities
for annual interest is as follows: Of seventy
six different kinds of railroad bonds issued by
fifty-two different companies, thirteen pay an ann
ual interest of per cent, fifty-fve pay per
cent, seven pay per cent, and one pays II per
cent. The total amount of the bonds represent
ed in this classification is Sl2O476OO0. Even
this does not show the entire amount of railroad
bonds issued. We should add at least one-third
in order to arrive at the actual sum outstanding,
making the aggregate l6O,O0O,O0O of dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18
NOTICE.

The Donation that has been appointed for the
benefit of Rev. WIN. G. COMFORT, at his residence,
in Polkton, on this "wednesday Jan. H. evening,
is postponed to Wednesday, January 25th. full
attendance is solicited.
BY order of the committee Of Arrangements
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

WESTWARD THE STAR OF EMPIRE TAKES
ITS WAY."-A paper, entitled the Nebraska
Democrat, has been started at Old Fort Kear-
ney, Nebraska Territory. 1t is to be published
monthly at 80 cents per annum. Its politics,
as its title indicates, are democratic
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

~ The Female Collegiate Institute, at AL
bion, in this State, was destroyed by fire, on the
4th inst. The property destroyed was accord
ing to estimate worth $4,000. TWAS insured
for $4,000
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

A COOP JoKE.-The city authorities of Marvs-
vile, California recently passed an ordinance for
the removal of outside stairs in that city. While
the Council was in session few days subse-
quently, the stairs leading to the Council Cham
Der were removed, and the dgnified members of
that body, according to the Herald were CON-
PEELED to shin down the posts of the build
ing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

s5W. The Detroit Advertiser is now publish
ed weekly, seni-weekly, and daily. At the
co commencement of the year it came out in a new
dress, with which it ranks among the largest and
most able papers of the northwest. The pub
lication of the Advertiser was commenced IN
1927. Since that time it has fully kept pace
with the development Of our State, and has ac-
quired character in every way creditable to
those who have been engaged in its manage
ment.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

say- The AHegan Record is once moro in the
hands of NOSES HAWKS, Esqr., its former pro-
prietor. After suspension of few weeks du-'
ration it has again made its appearance thoro'ly
improved in every particular. 1t is among the
neaest and most readable papers to be found
among our exchanges.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

These are rather poor sidewalks" said a
young man to lady. Yes" she replied,
f" they are very uncuitirated!"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

During the year 1853, there were, on the diff
ferent railroads of the United States, according
to the Philadelphia Bulletin, about SO fatal acct
dents. The number ofpersons killed was about
$50, and Of wounded about 500. Offatal steam.
boat accidents there were about 80, with an ap
gregate of about $50 killed and 200 injured. -
There were about $50 lives lost in the u. States
by connagrations. BY disasters at sea, in all
parts of the world. not less than $500 lives have
been lost OF fatal accidents caused by natural
phenomena, the chief have been three terrible
earthquakes, one at Cumana, in Venezuela; one
at Shiraz, in Persia; and one at st. Jago de Gu
ba. There was loss Of life to q more moderate
degree by various less violent earthquakes, and
by numerous tornadoes in America and else
where.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18
No Extra Session.

Governor PARSONS, as appears from CON-
municaton under his hand, TO the Detroit Free
Press, has determined not to call an extra ses-
sion. But few, if any, will be disappointed at
this decision, and it will meet the decided APP
prova Of at least three-fourths of the people
of the State. We have full confidence that the
Governor has acted disinterestedly and honestly
He discusses the subject at length in the arti-
Gle which he has laid before the public, and has
identity come to this conclusion only after thor
ough and enlightened investigation of the whole
matter. In his opinion, even though immediate
legislation might be in some respects desirable,
yet no extraordinary OCCASION" such as is con-
tempated by the constitution, exists to warrant
the action which he has been repeatedly solicit.
ed to take
The executive is under solemn oath to sup
port the State Constitution. In that instrument
the people have attempted to guard against the
evils of excessive law making, and have conse.
quently provided for holding biennial sessions
of the Legislature, with the single exception that
it may be convened by the Governor on extra
ordinary occasions. 1t may be that this feature
in the constitution fails to subserve fully the
growing interests of the State. But be this as
it may, policy which the people have deiber-
ately adopted at the ballot box, should not be
Frustrated by any action of the chief magis-
trate as would have been the case in this instance
had Governor PARSONS smothered his convic-
tons of duty and acceded to the demands of in
terested spectators and irresponsible public as.
sembes.
PRoGREss.--Some Of our Holander citizens
are contemplating quite important improve
ments on section twenty-one, short distance
from the village, eastward. Last spring, Mr..
ROBINSON, having in view its more speedy and
advantageous disposal, caused l6O acres, which
he owned in this section, to be surveyed into
lots of ten acres each and offered the same for
sale. Within few weeks past eight Of these
lots, all in one body and comprising an entire
eighty, have been sold 10 as many different Hol.
landers who will soon commence clearing off
the timber and providing permanent homes for
themselves and their families Several have
already paid the full amount Of purchase mon
ey for their respective lots. The others pay
one half down and ask but a few months time
on the balance. Further inquiries for lots are
being made, and it is likely that within a few
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

Published monthly at Detroit, TOMBSTONE d
DuNcKLEE proprietors. Terms 81 per year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

New TERRIToRIEs.-Wa Washington letter wri-
tiers state that the Senate Committee on Terri
tories, have in view the project of creating three
territorial governments in the Nebraska region.
1t is said that Mr. Johnson, the delegate elect
from Nebraska, approves of the plan. The three
Territories contemplated are as follows: The
Cherokee Territory; the Kansas Territory; the
Nebraska Territory. In speaking of this project
the Washington correspondent of the NY. Jour.
of Com. says
These territories, if established, will soon be-
come States, powerful States, and free States
The State of Cherokee, the State of Kansas, and
the State of Nebraska, were, to my knowledge,
produced and christened, on Christmas day
There is an old legend, reproduced in the Intel
hgencer to-day, to the effect that child born on
Christmas day, when Christmas happens to fall
on Sunday, will become lord. The territories
conceived on such day are certainly destined to
become Sovereign States-and perhaps Empire
States.
The committee have, however, very delicate
duty to perform, in regard to the terms on which
the territories are to come in. To revive the old
Missouri controversy is not desirable. How to
avoid it is the question. The committee think
that they can get over it by placing the new ter
ritories precisely on the same basis with the ter
ritories of New Mexico and Utat-that is, nei-
Their excluding nor admitting slavery Climate
and nature, and the necessary pursuits of the
people who are to occupy the territories will set
tie the question-and these will effectually ex-
clude slavery. Chi. Dem. Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18

~ The Michigan Farmer is journal that
should be in the hands Of every agricnlturast
in the State. 1t is issued under the auspices OF
an able editorial corps, and contains much.in-
formation calculated to throw light upon home
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18
Total, 1885

Otat, l,JoO OO,VOO
A new survey of the lakes is now in progress
by the American government; but it is not like
ly that the result will show much variation from
the above measurement, the result of previous
surveys. The area drained by these lakes is es-
timated, accordingt Mr. Andrews report on the
trade and commerce of the British American Col
onies, at 535,5l5,
A noticeable feature in the shipping of the
lakes is the gradual substitution of steam for
sailing vessels. One.haf of the tonnage Of the
lakes will soon consist of steamers. In 1851
the proportion was $4,000 tons steam against
$4,000 tons Of sail. In the new vessels lately
built, the tendency is observable of steamers to
usurp the place Of sailing on the lakes.
The tonnage of the lakes, in 1920, amounted
to only $500 tons; in the next ten years it rose
TO 10000; in 1910 to $4,000, and in lS50,to 2l5,-
1877 tons. The ratio of increase has thus been
much greater every succeeding decade. But the
present hardly gives an idea of the vast COM
merce Of which these lakes are destined to be-
come the scene in future. 1t is estimated that
the American States which border on the lakes
are Of themselves capable of sustaining popu-
lation Of 100000. Add to this commerce
that will grow up from the Canadian shores of
these inland seas, and one may form conception
of the future commerce of the lakes.
When it is considered that these lakes for so
great distance form the boundary between Can
ada and the United States, how important it be-
comes that this commerce should be as free as
possible consistently with the raising of q reve-
nue. from customs for the support of government.
A few weeks will suffice to tell with what sue
cess the treaty negotiations for reciprocal relax
alton Of useless and burdensome restrictions be-
tween Canada and the United States have been
conducted, and in what temper the matter will
be viewed by Congress which has just assem-
bled at Washington. Toronto Leader.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-18
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.

GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JAN. IS. 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-31

our MO On JANKrRo coRRBsros Dsscs.
RIO JAynrRo, June 20. 1884

our MO DE- JANKfRo C0RRHsr0N D2NCS.
RIO JAxHrRo, June 20, 1854.
he Maria's Cargo-Ce6o CroS-FSnshts-
Fysw--DepsrfSrs Of the Ass1ioon Cosssil-1gi-
sofion to Abolish Custom House AbisSs--Free
Narigs,ion Of ne Anaxo~-
ne clipper ship Maria, Captain Green, which
cam. from Melbourne, Australia, In forty.dve days
leaves tomorrow for New York with 4,50e bags Of
cofee-the first Of the new crop-and we anticipate
Ahst shs will mako . quick passage. Titsen thou.
snd bags Of cote have been sold for shipment this
week. q 4H1o0 1850. The market Of the superior
qualities Of coffee Is yet scsnty, the new crops not
Being expected before August
Freight 10 the United States Is dull. Rosewood
n Lot shipped in such quantities this month IS in
ne mosth Of May.
Fair supply Of -four In the market.
Mr. Scott, our popular American consul, left port
a few aays sincc In the bark " Lapwing,n and when
passing The American higsse Savannah" In the
ksrbor band appeared on the deck Of the latter
veseel and saluted him with Garry me back {, Ole
virginia and some other appropriate airs.
The merchants here are agitating the abolition Of
Che cust m bouse abuses which exist TO greet ex
tent and If they should succeed the result viii be
beneficial both 10 foreign and to home commerce.
There " every prospect now that the navigation
:. The river Amazon viii be opened shortly 10 the
Whole wrd. An exclusive privilege for the nsvi-
us1ion OF this river for ninety years was given ~
on are aware, TO company IN Brazil, which pre-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-31

hosrPELhR, July -, 1854.
Summer Brds-Hof Weather Young America--
Erosc Nothings-Pacifom Hotel tco in a
Bed-Stmmu Resorts-Nac England Sara.
sogo-7xs State Of Poiitic,-Ths Republican
Parfy-Healh Of the State, &c.
With the return Of the warm season have come
crowds Of "city folk. upon their thousand errands
of-pobody knows what-all TO rustieate. Some
with modest cir, 70 enjoy the air Of mountain Wild
and render the suifocstfng season OF summer N ore
sufierabe, and their part on LIES stage less irk-
some.
The climate, even In Vermont whether from the
heated state Of the political and financial asmos.
pierre or whether old Sol has met with less clouds
In his journeyings, has been unusually dry, and
roasting hot No retreat, save the cellar, shaded
valley BY the rvulet's bank" Is comfortable. But
the windows Of heaven blessed us with . beautiful
transition from dust to-mud; and the Arst hour OF
the dog days was spent in . profnse bath Of Of
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How TO MAKE DEAR PERSONS HEAR THE PIANO
FoRTE.-The instrument shouid, BE- opened, and
rod Of deal wood provided about half An inch thick
three quarters vide, and long enough 70 reach from
the bridge Of the s,unding board TO the mouth Of
TIE dssf person. II one end Of this rod be made 70
rst firmly on ,fc bridge and the other end be held
htseep The teeth, the soitest sounds will be dis-
tinctly ommunjcated--M Musical Transcript.
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vented On ecvsn1uuAA~ss Pinto sny treaty
wssl sseign ccrse, - spsasq sbs watsrs q The
holdsn q tbs slnSasy - Aesa % The Goth inst,
ana IN have a1ono - ItuPai~b theis psiviIsgos ~
The govspnnsSA9 yusseayn Tor this ~ ospts
itis vnossd M iDaemniiy them. ThiS ibf0rnatioa
vas made pubic IN the no de Jensire Joxsna Of
/ Cosweyce of she 2lss q june. We haiti this an
nounceruent With Joy. 81 = es1esies =. II.
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A VETERAN DBPAnTED.--The Andovcr Advcr.
tis0 announces the death, at Norway, Me-. OF M.
Darius Holt, aged 9l years. Mr. Holt was In the
battle OF Stony Point and while on sentry received
trepbened and piece ct silver inserted, which re-
named 10 the day Of bis death. He has two sisters
ard brother SIN living In hndover, whose united
ages are 243 years One Of these sisters no y tho
Oldest native iDhabitant Of the town. three quarters
or entury ago fried some doughnnts and died tho
kDapsack Of her then youthful and patriotic bro
ther, ns he vent forth to battle in benaIf OF his
country. Mr. ii. vas one Of the rst settlers OF Nor
wa,--a hardy, persevcring man, who reared no
ncfous family Of fourteen children.
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his brain and TO command his most distinguished
consideration. Its very ahsurlity, and the impos
sibDi:y Of ever realizing II, would cause Il TO be
urged, advocated, and pushed along by 50 imprac
BTownson, who always urges thing In exact pro
portion as others believe Il to DO worthless. or at
least ueelees The second reason II, that Mr.. Brown
son looks upon oil Cath0lis foreigners, with some
few exceptions, eDemiee Of the revolutioniss Of
Europe, class Of people whom he hates with fer
ton Of the pious Dr. johnson, who declared that he
loved good hater. He would gladly soc them put
rs efiectually under the ban Is were their prede-
cessoFs Of the last age BY the federalls He loses
no opportunity Of hitting them hard, and would
carry the whole Catholic frsternfty over to the
Know Nothings, could the latter be- persuaded to
make an exception IN favor Of the former, and direct
graduation Of the Protestant and free think
ing foreigners. But the Know Nothings, 30 far -
can ascertain entertain no snimosty ds foreign
born Protestants, they being anti Papists Yatner
than any thing else. Hence the sbsurdity of his
dea he seriously entertains ii, a. incIine1 TO
believe be does. He Is locked upon With special
avcrsion By the Know Nothings, whose existence ~
pow erful political party Is more awning TO hin, 10
this part Of the county. than to all other causes
united. He has put forward tho most extreme Of
those views which arc known as ultra montana,
and has gone the length Of declaring against the
tolcrsticn Of Professionalism here should the Catholics
ever get The ascendancy, on the ground that II Is
wrong 10 allow error TO exist which u the old position
Of his church. and that which II has always based
It's right TO barn or otherwise exterminate here,cs
Mr.. Dobtpy's remarks on Mr. Brownsons agency in
causing the anti Catholic feeling that nov exists
AZ Mr. Mitcbell's 70 the same purpcrt are trne 70
the very letter. Trey arc as complete ahoss be
tween wind and water as ever were mnde, and de-
serve 10 be specially commended. The moderate