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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

: : HU5zCc tTIfee COnvGnIIUnB WHICH 8RScmO4e0
at Montpelier ON the 18th and 18th inst, has been
published by telegraph. The Temperance Conven-
sion was first in the Held, with the following list of
officers -
Gen. T. P. Walton, President; Hon. VIM. Pingrey,
and Hon: H. Z: james, Vice Presidents; z. X. Pang.
born, and =. WEIGH, Secretaries.
The resolutions are ultra strong, and call for the
most stringent lgislation TO put down oil sale Of
spirtuous liquors, and denounce the amendments
made In the Vermont liquor law at the last session
OF the Legislature. The resolve to throw aside all
political party issues and party attachments, was
discussed by Memfs. Powers, Bliss, Davis, Brown,
and Briggs, and was unanimously adopted by . ris-
ing vote. Letters nom Messrs. Royce and Clark,
the whig and democratic candidates for Governor
Of Vermont, In answer 70 inquiries relative TO
their opinions upon the subject, were read. MI.
Royce said
"In regard to tho liquor law my opinion Is that
trial or course do not think Il would be wise Ct
present 70 substitute . different system; though
alterations might probably be made IN some Of the
subordnate provisions Of the existing law which
without inpairirg It's efficiency.
Mr.. Clark replied 10 his interrogatom -
"You are pleased 70 ask whether am In favor OF
the great temperance reformation; whether I
approve generally OF the means adopted TO carry
forward that reformation; and, more especially
whether I fam In favor Of Legislative enactmcnfs
10 tSsss several nuues Five I yor
An affirmative answer, and would add that regard
the existing lava relating TO the trafc In liquor a.
inadequate to accomplish the end designed, and
,on s any ny. ;neonsssut ~sS tSe opnstton r
meet my approval"
Neither letter appeared 10 be satisfactory to the
utras Of the convention, who voted 10 Nominate
State ticket Of their own, and . committee sp-
sr as T vsd for sa Cover S
nor, and Henry N. Bates for Treasurer. The report
was laid on the table for future action
The next meeting was the Free Democratic Con-
vention, over which Geo. w. Bailey presdsd. After
STATE House, r.c-c canyc..t.sn Nc. -,s ap~car1eA
70 meet, and Mr.. Bailey called the whole 10 order
htle LawScnce Bsaluesd, TIE nouiaee q IL TEN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-18

III mck. PeOple VINO manage business - they have
they gay the penalty Of their misconduct. Within
. year this comppby has lost nearly three millions
Of dolsrs-two millions BY Schuyler, and over one
half million BY the uncaned for accident at Norwalk
These losses should infuse some animation In the
stockhollers The millennium win come about lthe
time people who pay the fiddler think to examine
ana re What kind Of rosiu Is being used.
There was eight shake In State street en- Satur-
day, p H., upon Sscertaining that 5000 more spu-
and sold by Mr.. Crane, In connection with other
Larties Of who m better things had been expected
But he game 10 too smAh. These hnsncies (!)
should have operated in something mot quite 80
they are regarded too contemplate for the Grand
Jury 10 notice. This must be gospel, according 70
railroad.
From the Boston Chronicle, July III
Since writing the above we understand that
another over.issue Of Vermont Central Railroad
fteck fss been made Of some 1000 shares, making,
with the other 1000, total overissue Of II 900
shares. The way this outrageous swindle was done,
- We understand u, is ~ iollows:-At the time Of
the appointment Of the new Treasurer, !. Newton
Pe,kins, d New York, the books were taken 70
New York, and Edward Crane, the President Of the
raihosd furnisl ed list Of the stockholders 70 the
Transfer Agent, Geo. VIM. Gordon.) Thi@list, IL
" sisted, contained ~ excess Of 9,lS0 shares fur
, nsHsd y s Crane being made p e Ss S
having only this Ist % . guide This, OF course,
was not the proper way the stock ledger and trans
fer books being the only safeguards to start upon
The perpetrator Of this second gross fraud should
Re punished 70 the full extent Of the law. It will
undoubtedly ssnd 70 keep The market unsettled, and
prizes will consequently not improve. There we're
signs Of returning confidence In the market, but
this last act puts damper upon any better feeling,
for time at least. There u one thing We trust that
will be brought about, and that ID searching In
vestigston into recent swindling transactions and
the arrest and punishment Of the guilty party or
parties.
Mr. Edward Crane has resigned his Office a. Presi-
dent Of the Vermont Central Railroad, and also bis
place a. director in this company.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

THE GADsDEN TREATY.-The following are
the leading points in the new treaty with Mex
leo for the carrying into effect of which an APP
preparation of $lOOOO,OOO, has just been voted
by both Houses of Congress:
LIST. Mexico cedes to the United States strip
of territory, known as the Mesilla Valley, which
is supposed to be rich in precious minerals, and
possessing fertile SOIL
I'd. The United States Government is releas-
ed from the duty, enjoined upon it by the Quad
alupe Hidalgo treaty, Of protecting the Mexican
frontier against the Apache, Camanche, and
other Indians.
Sd. Gives the United States the privilege OF
transporting mails and the property Of the Uni
ted States across the Isthmus Tehuantepec free
Of imposts. 1t also provides that no higher
charge shall be made upon the transit Of cti-
zens of the United States and their property
than upon the persons and property of other
nations. Passports are not required of pass
engers.
4th. The free navigation of the California
Gulf is accorded to vessels of the United States.
This clause not only opens Mazatlan and Sono-
ra to the traffic of our people, but admits them
to the pearl fisheries, for which that Gulf has
been celebrated.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

GERRITT SMITH-The Abolitionists seem de.
termined to throw Gerritt Smith overboard-
They cannot tolerate his association on terms
of friendly intercourse with Southern members
of Congress- The New York Tribune in al
luding to the fact of his having resigned his seat
in Congress, makes the following remarks upon
his Congressional career:
at is not to be denied that the Southrons
have found Gerritt more hoofess than they ex-
pected, and he, on the other hand has been
somewhat smitten with them. They have free
" dined with him, and dined well they would
have wined also, but for the unlucky circum.
stance of his being teetotaer. They like
him, even with that drawback, and though he
tells them that he acon't help catch fugitive
slaves, but wiU help them get away whenever
he can. With all his ultraism, they find him
not half so effective an opponent of their pro-
jects and policy as many others more moderate
who confront them in the Capitol, and who at
home are steadily voted against as pro Slavery
by zealots who ought to know ever so much
better. Mr. Smith has made two or three good
speeches this session. but as practical legisla-
tor or adversary of Slave Power, he has not
been weighty. His ideas are too transcendent-
nj for this gross, material planet, and his acts
seem often deficient in common sense"
But Mr.. Smith has had the audacity to ex-
press his opinions upon the subject of Z" Mani
fest Destiny" and avowed himself in favor Of
the ultimate absorption of Mexico and Cuba
In regard to the latter he is reported to have
said, he would have Cuba come to us. He
would not consent to wait for Spain. If this is
fillibustering, make the most of it. With him
it was question of human rights and philan-
thropy." A Washington correspondent of the
New York Times makes the following comment
upon this speech:
"Gerritt Smiths remarkable speech of to-day
exctes mingled emotions of surprise, mortifca-
ton and distrust among Northern men. 1t was
not expected that the extra radical Abolitionist
would advocate the acquisition of all of Mexi.
co and of Cuba wi.h slavery; nor was it sup
posed that he could make speech on such q
subject, which would draw upon him the con.
CALCULATIONS of prominent Southern men. But
Mr.. Smith is determined to make sensation
the only practical end he seems likely to &C.
complsh in political life."
Gerritt will probably very soon find himself
in the position of Mr.. Webster, when he in
quired !" Where am Ito go"
Chicago Dem Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

A TRAITOR AND INFIDEL-Windill Phillips,
one of the prominent leaders of the anti-slavery
party in New England, recently spoke as fol
lows before meeting of his brethren
cit was the Infdel society whose anniversary
was now being held-it was the REASONABLE So
cety; and though there were several anti-slave-
ny debating societies in the country this was
the infdel society, and the society cling to this
appelation, and hoped that it would be carried
down to posterity. tits a disunion society, and
he was glad to be able to profess his creed at
such time and to such an audience. The
Union sentiment is the great vortex which swal-
lows mp the great minds, and they have power
enough for the time being, to influence the peo-
pie. The only remedy for the slave is the des-
iruction of the Government. challenge any
man to tell ME what the Union has done for u.s."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

The GRAND HAVEN AND CHICAGO RoUrE.-
The new propeller OHa,oa, commanded by that
veteran of the lakes, Capt. HARRY MILLER, ar
rived from below on Wednesday Of last week.
Saturday evening she started out on her first
trip to Chicago, well loaded with freight and
passengers. The OlaDa is good looking
craft, and though constructed more especially
for the purpose of carrying freight, she is, new
ertheless, admirably arranged for the comfort of
passengers, and is everything that could be ex-
pected or desired in this last respect
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
Notice.

NOClCe.
MISS BANDELL would announce to the citi-
INl zens of Grand Haven and vicinity that she
has located herself here a Dress Maker and is
prepared to fit or make Dresses on short notice.
Her prices will be moderate and all work intrust-
ed to her will be done in satisfactory manner.
BY being punctual she hopes to merit large share
of patronage.
Rooms at the residence Of f. W. Barns, Wash
ington street.
IS. A respectable young lady is wanted to
learn the Dress making business-a good chance
will be given-apply to Miss B.
Grand Haven, June II, 1854 ISL
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
Commissioners Notice.

WE, the undersigned, having been appointed
w by the Hon. William Hathaway, Jr, Judge
of Probate of the county of Ottawa, Commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust all claims and
d emands whatsoever against the Estate of Asa A.
Scott, late of the village of Grand Haven, in the
said county of Ottawa, deceased Notice is here
by given that we will meet for that purpose at the
office of George Parks, in the said village of Grand
Haven, on Saturday, the 18th day of August next,
and on Saturday, the 30th day of December next.
Six months from the 30th day Of June last is the
time limited for all persons having claims against
the Estate of the said deceased to present the
same for examination and allowance.
GEORGE PARKS, lror,,rs
WIN. N. ANGEL oo'" 10
Grand Haven, July 5, 1854. t155 iw
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

THE WAY TO MANUFACTURE PUBLIC OPINION.
The Detroit Advertiser, Of the Sd inst, con.
tains list Of 81 names purporting to be cit.
zens of Grand Rapids, attached to the call for
the Free Soil and Wing Mass Meeting to be
held at Jackson, tomorrow. We have looked
over the list and find not single name that we
recognize as citizen of this county; our Post
master says the same. Who furnished the
names? 1t is matter of no consequence,
however, for the call itself is Jarefaced, unmt-
igated lie! and every man of ordinary inteli-
gence who has signed it with knowledge of
its contents, has put his name to as barefaced a
falsehood as ever was written. They can't make
much political capital by such means. 1t is too
early in the campaign to commence that game ;
there is time for the truth to operate. Go ahead
nominate your speckled ticket, trot out your
best nags, and when the November races come
off we will leave them 8" on the other side of
Jordan" where they will be glad to stay.
Grand Rapids Enquir 9th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

~" The work of building the new steamer
designed to ply on the river is now going for
ward. The OaaWa brought up quantity of
material which is to be used in her construction.
Unless some drawback should occur the new
boat will be out in time to see considerable SER
vice this year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

4 A PRESENT TO THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN
Donald Mckay, Esq, the well known ship build
er of East Boston, is about to construct
beautiful yacht of about 80 tons, which he
intends as present to the Emperor of Jap
an
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

NJ OTICE.-Whereas my wife, Polly Ann on the
IN 1st inst left my bed and board without any
just cause or provocation. This is, therefore, to
notify all persons not to harbOr or trust her on my
account as shall pay no debts of her contracting
after this date ORRIN DoANE.
Wright, July s. 1854. l55 We
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

THE Notwithstanding to previous notice
the propeller Foss gave free ride from Mus
kegon to- this place and back. This was made
the occasion for general turn out on the part
of our Muskegon neighbors, and the arrival of
the Foss was the most marked event of the day.
This, together with a short visit from pleas
ure party who came by one Of the river boats,
and an almost constant explosion of fire-crack-
ers, was about all that occurred out of the Or
binary course of events until evening, when the
boys gave display Of fireworks which was
we'll managed and went off with admirable ef-
feet
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
MARRIED.,

In the township of Blendon, on the 25th ult., by
A. II. Vredenburg, Esq, Mr.. SILAs T.. BENHAM, Of
Allendale, and Miss SARAH E. FOSTER, of the for
mer place. t ~e
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

The Notwithstanding the greatest part of
the last two weeks the weather has been exceed
ingly hot. At this place the thermometer has
stood as high as SO deg. in the shade In 9TH
err localities, some Of them near and some of
them remote, there has been a still greater de-
gree Of heat. At Holland, as we learn from
the Hollander, the thermometer stood at l02
deg. in the shade, on the Sd inst.
A few days since we were favored with re-
freshing showers, and the heat having modera-
ted to some extent left the atmosphere in more
agreeable state.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

The youngest son of Patrick Henry died in
Floyd county, Va, a short time since, IN ex-
treme restitution.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

We are convinced of the sincerity of Nicho-
las in making, the avowal that no one desired
the peace of the world more than he dd-the
piece of the world alluded to, being no doubt
Turkey.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
Ready Made Clothing

IN great quantities has arrived, in Grand Haven,
l. at the new store of HaXton, Cutler & Warts,
purchased expressly for the wants of this market
The stock is made up of the best materials and in
go cd styles. We have Brown Linen Coats from
6 to 20s; also Kentucky Jeans, Cassimeres, Tweeds
and Broad Cloth, Frock and Sack Coats, CottOnade
Linen, Doeskin, and fancy CassimerelPants, Linen,
Marseilles, Valencia, Cashmere, Drat d. Etc Vests,
Overals, Overshirts, Oil Clothing, &C.. all of which
we are selling at very low prices, Ii. G. & w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

Hoes MELTED.-On Monday, the Illinois
Central Railroad took on board $50 fat hogs at
Peru station, for the Eeastern market. The
weather was so extremely hot, that half of them
melted and died, before they arrived at this city.
[Chicago Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

TRIAL LNE.-We learn from the Buffalo Er-
press, of the Sd inst, that the new steamer,
Western World, had just been completed, and
that her mate, the Plymouth Rock, would also
be out in the course of the same week. Both
boats have probably already commenced run
ming between Buffalo and Detroit, and they are
beyond question proud addition to the lake
marine. The dimensions Of each are as fol-
lows: length 346 feet, breadth of beam 42t
feet, depth of hold l5t feet, tonnage 2,o02,
Custom-House measurement. The two are
built exactly alike, and are represented as being
elegant, safe, comfortable, well differed, and
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

p. II. g. l.. M. r. R.-The engineers are
now surveying the route between Owasso and
Flint. Lapeer Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

O. & o. r. RIVE are glad to learn that H.
N. Walker, Esq, has succeeded in making ar
engagements in England for iron enough TO finish
this road 10 FentonriLe. Lapeer Democrat
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY, 10, 1854.

News OF THE WEEK-The time Of closing
the session has been discussed with considera-
BILE spirit in both branches of Congress. Final
ly the join: committee of conference from the
House and Senate have agreed upon the 4th of
August as the day of adjournment. 1t prob
able that the committees recommendation will
be acceded to.
The last mails bring intelligence of another
collision at sea between the clipper ship Trade
Wind and the ship Olympia, off Cape Sable,
which occasioned the immediate sinking of both
vessels, and the loss, as is supposed, of about
twenty lives; also of frightful railroad col
lision, on the 4th, near Baltimore, resulting in
the death of about forty persons and the wound
ing of one hundred others. 1t occurred be-
tween the regular passenger train and a return
ing excursion train containing nearly two thou
sand persons, and is represented to have been
the result of most culpable negligence.
On the 9Th, the steamer America arrived at
Halifax bringing from Europe important news
to many interested in the markets, breadstuffs
having submitted to large decline in conse-
quence of favorable weather for growing crops.
From the seat of war there is nothing that
is really exciting. For some time past atten-
ton has been principally directed to Sillistria,
a Turkish fortress on the Danube which has
been invested by large force of Russians The
latest report says that the Turks have driven
back their assailants and compelled them to
abandon the siege. Aside from this but little
has occurred that possesses much interest. In
such actions as have taken place the Russians
seem, for the most part, to have had the worst
of it, but none of these have been such as to
have any decisive bearing upon the result of the
contest Although much has been said as we'll
as done to excite public expectation, and altho'-
it was anticipated that great events would have
been announced before this, still but little COM
paratively has thus far been done. Not
withstanding his lofty pretensions Sir Charles
Napier has not yet made the promised capture
of Cronstadt, or accomplished any other re-
nowned achievement. Both the feet under his
command and that under Dundas are taking
things quietly and the war generally seems to
progress in very easy manner.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

"a The Hollander is still blazing away on
the subject of the Swamp Lands. An article
in the State Journal advocating an entire ap-
preparation Of the proceeds of these lands by
the State, without regard to the condition of
drainage, has become target at which it has just
pointed shot with good precision and we pre-
sumo with some effect The Hollander has
from the first spirtedly opposed the sales that
are soon to take place, and has at times been
rather severe upon Commissioner KIBBEE for
the course he has pursued in relation to the
same. 1t has become our conviction that the
legislation had by our State, regarding the
swamp lands is at faul!, and that the plan which
is now being pursued, and which finds numerous
advocates among members of the press, is not
the one which will best subserve the interests
of the State, or the one which good faith to.
wards the United States seems to demand still
we do not discover that the Commissioners has
done any more than to comply with the require
ments Of the law, and we are not disposed to
complain of him or impugn his motives, simply
because he does not choose to act in direct op-
position to the obvious intention of the legisla-
ture.
We have no idea that it is.intended to apply
any portion of the proceeds of these lands for
the purpose Of drainage or that those desiring
to purchase will be governed in their bids by
any such expectation. Yet nothing is more GER
tain than the fact that the swamp lands were
ceded to the States not as gratutous act of
liberality on the part of Congress, but as
consideration for undertaking to drain the same,
and thus promoting the heathfulness of the
country, and enhancing the value of such gov
eminent lands as were remaining in their vicini-
ty. The proper object of the grant is one of
very great importance to the people of our
State, and one which could, probably, be ac-
compished under good management with such
portion of the lands as to leave large re-
mainder to the State, the proceeds of which
could in good faith be applied to some or all of
the laudable objects that have in connection
with this subject found their advocates before
the public. Only the lands situated in the more
thickly inhabited portions of the State have yet
been sold or advertised. The remainder, CON-
prising much the largest part, will not, we pre-
sumo, be offered before another session of the
legislature. Should that be the case we shall
hope for the passage of an act that will provide
for a disposal of the land not sold in manner
calculated to secure the most effectual and
speedy accomplishment of the true object of the
grant.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

DAINT and Varnish Brushes, new stock, a
l. the Drug and Variety store, Mill Point
l.. M S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

II NOW NOTHING HATS, just received at
IA FERRY q Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

CUTLERY, viz: Pocket Knives, Table Knives,
~ Razors, Shears Scissors, &C., at the Drug and
Variety store, Mill Point L. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

ID IBBONS! Ribbons, winter stock of bonnet
III and other ribbons, for sale by +. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

CUT and Wrought Nails at the Commercial En-
~ porium Mill Point. L. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

CAST STEEL AXES, Frowers and SLAVES,
I ] first rate article, at the Mill Point Variety
store l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

TROY CROCKERY and Toy Tin Ware, 81 for the
Point
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

DEADY MADE CLOTHING just received at
IL the Commercial Emporium
Linen and Checked Pants, Linen Coats,
Linen Vests, White Shirts, Bingham, do.
Hickory, do, Overalls, etc., etc.
l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-12

i IST of Letters remaining in the Post Office at
u Grand Haven, Michigan, June 80, 1854.