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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Six Days ACROSS THE ATLANTIc.-The
steamship William Norris, which was intended
by her former owners to cross the Atlantic
ocean in six days, remains on the stocks in Grit.
hth's ship yard, at Greenpoint. She was sold
at auction at the Exchange a month ago, it will
be recolected, for the sum of $27,OOO to a
Mr. Graham. She was ready to launch at that
time. Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

THE GAINES SUR Nor ENDED.-lt is known
that the talented, indefatigable, and heroic wild
ow of the late Gen. Gaines arrived in this city q
few days since. We have ascertained the mo-
tive of her visit. In the suit instituted by her
a few years ago, she claimed as heir-at-law OF
her alleged father, Daniel Clark, and also as
legatee under the will Of 1918, said to have been
destroyed. Some doubt arising about the juris-
diction of any other than the Probate Courts OF
Louisiana, in reference to the legacy under the
will, her claim in virtue thereof was abandoned,
and she relied entirely upon her rights us heir
at.law. In this she was successful; but the Su-
preme Court in its decision suggested the ex-
pendiency of her resorting 10 the Probate Court,
with view TO the probate of the missing will.
This she has determined to do; and in so doing
she is encouraged by an deliberately written
opinion of Judge Campbell, of the United States
Supreme Court (concurred in by that eminent
jurist Gen. Walter Jones of Washington, Geo.
Wood, Esq, and Judge Kent, New York, and
great number of other distinguished lawyersD
that the evidence at hand, and which is beyond
the reach of accident or fraud, of the execution
and destruction of the will Of 1913, is over
whemng 1t is upon this important document
that she bases her immense claims.
II .|sitslf N q. Crescent Nav o. D.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
I State Journal.

A QUEER PRoFEssoRsHIP.-The government
of Harvard College are said to be completely
nonplussed by recent bequest of $4,000, left
by Miss Caroline Plummer, lately deceased, at
Salem, Massachusetts, for the endowment of
new professorship, on the PHILOSOPHY of the
Heart" 1t is said they don't know whether it
is to be an anatomical, physiological, or SEN
timental chair. As, however, the founder of the
chair was a lady--and single lady--it is sup
posed it was the sentimental and not the carnal
heart that she intended.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

az The Swamp Lands lying in this county,
we see from notice given through the columns
of the State Journal, by Commissioner KIBBEE,
are to be offered for sale at this village, on Mon
day, the 3lst day of July next, q 0 o'clock A. M.
The sales in Kent county commence on the
Sd day of August.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

PROMISED TROUBLES AT ERIE.-We regret
exceedingly to hear that dissatisfaction still ex-
lists to an alarming extent at Erie. 1t was hop.
ed, and it was supposed that railroad matters,
by the legislation at Harrisburgh, had become
amcable adjusted If any party had cause to
be dissatisfied, it most assuredly was what is
termed the Cleveland interest, but so anxious
were the persons who had charge of those in
terests to bring about peaceful relations, and a
friendly spirit, that great sacrifice was made, and
cheerfully made, to conciliate and smooth down
the asperities produced last winter.
We have it from authority which we cannot
dispute, that aslate meeting of the Council Of
Erie, a resolution was passed for the tearing up
of the track and pulling down of the bridges in
the corporate limits. To this resolution Mayor
King declined to give his assent until he had Ia
ken advice of counsel, and thus the matter
stands. We may be mistaken in saying that
the resolution was actually passed, it may not
have been acted upon, but the Council is in IA
vor of its passage, and have the will at any time
to make it law.
This state of things is matter of surprise to
us, and we presume will be to our readers
whether the legislation of last winter was per-
fectly satisfactory to all the citizens Of Erie or
not, it was understood that the doings of the
Legislature were acquiesced in, and would be
treated as fnaity. The tone of the press, and,
so far as we know, the tone Of the people at
Erie, were in favor of burying the Ratchet and
restoring former friendly relations; but if the
report of the feeling of the city government as
given above is true, we yet have trouble in store
We trust wiser counsels will prevail, and that
the authorities of Erie, seeing their real interest,"
will refrain from further proceedings.
Cleveland Herald, 3d.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

DETROIT MARKET-On the 9th -four sold at
So rs; wheat at 81 95; oats at 30 cents; and
corn at 50 &c at retail. On the following day in
telligence was received of the arrival of the Nj
agara, at New York, announcing decline in
breadstuffs. No sales of flour during the day
were reported. Wheat and corn remained with
cut change. Oats declined TO AT cents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

FOURTH OF JULY-HELP THE BoYs.-The
anniversary of American Independence is near
at hand, and the boys of our village are about
taking such steps as are usual with them pre-
liminarly to an observance of the great occasion.
A subscription paper will soon be circulated for
the purpose of raising money to enable them to
give display of fire works, and defray such
other expenses as may be necessary. We have
never heard any complaint on the part of the
boys, but we regard the amounts placed at their
disposal on previous like occasions, as being
rather too limited; and we now suggest the
propriety of making such liberal contributions
in the present instance, as will enable the juve-
niles to celebrate in a way that will suit their
vast ideas of patriotism and public spirit.
Aside from the .above we are not aware that
any preparations are being made for a celebra.
ton, either here or elsewhere in this county. If
anything more is to be done, no time should be
lost, and for the purpose of deciding what, any,
steps shall be taken in the matter, we suggest
further, that meeting be held at this office, on
Thursday evening next, when such arrange
ments can be made as may be thought proper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

ANOTHER SELL.-The Lockport Courier Of
last Tuesday thus announces and deprecates a
small hoax N1i
ga trick was played off by some evil-disposed
person last evening, which caused quite stir
among the colored population of this place An
extra was issued late in the evening" stating that
a fugitive slave would pass through the village
this morning on the cars and calling upon the
friends Of freedom to aid in rescue. When
the cars arrived, a large number of persons were
present, armed with pistols aad other instru-
ments, but the hoax was soon discovered. The
dealers in firearms profted by the panic, as
there was brisk demand for pistols &c. This
sort of sport may be very funny, but we are un.
able to discover its point. Such tricks never
have their origin with honorable or even decent
men. Their source is contemplate and their
object detestable. The 'incorrgble wags' who
perpetrate this peculiar pattern of mischief, had
better set about hoeng corn or driving a dray,
toskeep themselves from weaving carpets or ma
king names. Voluntary labor has often saved a
man from compulsory servitude"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

The trial of The Wards for the murder of Bnt-
Ter, has been copied into the principal newspa-
pers of Europe, giving but a mean opinion of
American law and justice The worst of it is
that the whole country instead Of the guilty Sec
ton shares in the disgrace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

TEMPERANCE CONVENTIONAL call for n
State Mass Meeting, to be held in the village of
Jackson, on the Goth of this month, the anniver-
rary of the great temperance victory, has been
issued by the State Temperance Committee.
The object of the convention is to secure a
thorough organization of the temperance forces
during the next campaign, and to secure the
enactment of an effectual prohibitory law, by
the next legislature, that shall be free from all
constitutional objections. A large gathering is
anticipated.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

~ The steamer Pacific has been ordered
from the Grand Haven and Chicago route and is
to run hereafter from Chicago to Milwaukee.
There is but little prospect that her place will
be filled by any other of the Ward boats this
summer, as the loss Of the Detroit, and the de.
lay of two months in getting out the Plymouth
Rock and the Western World, two new boats
now building at Buffalo, renders it impossible
to spare boat for this place without taking one
from some other route that is deemed of more
Importance The Pacific has, for the most part
made her trips this season with great punctuali-
ty, and the change which has been made is a
cause of much disappointment to the people in
our vicinity. The new propeller, Ottawa, is,
however, daily expected, and as she will have
superior accommodations for passengers, and
can be relied upon for the whole season, the in
convenience occasioned by hauling off the Pa
ciic may not be so great as has been anticipated
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

SEVEN YEAR LocUsTs.-This is the year for
the temperance of this sometimes terribly de-
structve plague The insects are beginning to
make their appearance in great numbers in and
around this city. The soil of some gardens is
literally perforated in all directions with holes
about half an inch in diameter and about four
inches deep, out of which they crawl in the form
of beetle-cast off their jackets" assume to
themselves wings, and fly away,"--we hope so
far that they will not be likely to return again.
They still bear upon their banners the same old
"W," which Of course signifies War" Better
that than famine" perhaps.
Rockford Republican.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

A Mr.. Carson, in Western N. York, shrewd
Yankee sort of man, went into a calculation,
by which he satisfied himself that a large proper
ton of the taxes he paid, were imposed OH him
by the sale of intoxicating liquors. He conclu-
ded therefore that he could better afford to tax
himself literally TO procure law that would
prohibit liquor selling, than to pay so much an
nually for the support of the iniquitous traffic.
He mentioned the conclusion to which he had
arrived to some of his neighbors, who also be-
came convinced Of its correctness. Mr.. Carson
proposed the formation of League, to which
some of his neighbors agreed, in which they de-
te-mined to tax their estates certain per cent
age, for the purpose of aiding in the procure
ment ola prohibitory liquor law. This was the
origin of the Carson League. The hint was Ia
ken from this, and leagues were organized in
different parts Of the State. These Leagues
havedoubtess exerted a great influenced in bring
ing about the change of public sentiment, which
has resulted in the enactment of stringent IL
quor law. Mass. Agitator.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Stones were first used for bullets iron ones
were first mentioned in 1850. Loaded bullets
were made before the close of the sixteenth
century. Stone cannon balls are still used in
the East
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

The construction of the great tubular iron,
bridge across the st. Lawrence opposite Mont
real, has commenced. One Of the immense cof-
fer dams, made of timber, in which the piers are
to be built, has been launched and lowed to its
place, and others are in progress. Some 1900
men will, it is said, be employed on the bridge
the coming summer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

vB. We are indebted to Mr.. G. w. WAL
TON, of Muskegon, for late Detroit dailies also
to H. PENNoYER, Esq, for late Chicago papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Henry Ward Beecher says, Dress does no
make the man, but when man is made h,
looks good deal better dressed up"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

There is no greater obstacle in the way Of
success in life, than in trusting for something
to turn up, instead of going steadily to work
and turning up something
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

The first banks were established in Italy, in
the year sos, by the Lombard Jews, of whom
some settled in Lombard street, London, where
many bankers have ever since resided
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Seyenty-one iron steamers are now in pro-
gress of building ia the river Clyde, between
Gourock and Glasgow, distance ofthree miles.
This beats New York all hollow.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

A style of hats called the Wide Awake"
has lately come in vogue The New York
Atlas says they are so called because they have
no nap on them, and therefore, must be wide
awake.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

A BULL.-A paper down east" says the rea.
der will see some errors on its first page, which
he will please to overlook.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

The advance guard of this years Mormon
emigration over the plains is enccmped at
Kansas, and is 1000 strong.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

One of the New York City Railroad Compa.
MES has put on its road black car, exclusively
for the accommodation of negroes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

A few days since, a Sheriff of one Of the
counties of Massachusetts was tried, fined, and
on refusal to pay the fine, was by mittimus
committed to his own custody.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

The Louisville Democrat has at the head of
its columns each day, the names of the jury who
tried Matt. Ward in Hardin Co., Ky. One of
them has written to the editor, requesting that
he will attach to his name" Storekeeper at the
Cross Roads, where all descriptions of goods
may be obtained cheap for cash or in exchange
for any kind of country produce"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

On the Sunday succeeding the murder of
Batchelder, Theodore Parker, {" fast" man
preached in Boston, and during the exercise,
said:
deliberately charge it upon you, Edward
Greedy Loring, Judge of Probate for the county
of Suffolk, U. s. Commissioner, before the cit-
zens of Boston, on this Ascension Sunday, as
sembled to worship God-I charge you deliber-
ately with the murder of man on Friday night
last
charge you with putting in peril the lives of
nine men who were arrested, charged with that
murder
charge you with filling Boston Court House
with one hundred and eighty. -four hired ruffians,
and alarming not only our own citizens, but STIR
ring up the whole population of this Common
wealth, and filling them with indignation, the re-
suits of which no man has yet seen the end.
That my friends, is my morning lesson-lot
us sing the l6Sth hymn.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

We can form some notion of where specie is
tending, from the fact, that already 225,O00
sovereigns have been sent to the British army
in Turkey, and $4,000 in silver coin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
WASHINGTON. June 6.

The FISHERY QUESTION SETTLED.-Lord
Elgin and Mr.. Hicks leaves to-day.
Fishery and reciprocity is fully arranged, sub
ject to the decision of the Provincial Congress
to assemble at Montreal.
Official dispatches from Mr.. Soule, state that
in addition to the remission of the fine in the
Black Warrior case, the Spanish Government
have offered to the steamers of that line, all the
privileges and exemptions Of British Mail steam
ers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
HALIFAX, June 6.

HALIFAX, June 8.
The steamer Niagara, with adpices from Liv-
erpool to the 9th ult., has arrived at this port
The demand for breadstuffs continued good
at Liverpool during the early part of the week
previous to the 9th, when prices declined; but
at the close there was a fair demand. The finer
qualities of flour being scarce commanded full
prices, but the lower grades declined Cd to Is
per Dbl.
No decisive battles are reported, either from
the Danube or the Baltic, and the general intel
lgence by this arrival, though not Of startling
interest, is nevertheless interesting.
Silistria was hard pushed by the Russians at
latest accounts. p.
Advices from Vienna say negotiations looking
to an amicable adjustment of the present diff
cultes between Russia and Turkey have been
again offered.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

CHICAGO O. MILWAUKEE RAILRoAD.-The
work on this road is progressing very rapidly.
The first sixteen miles north of the city are al.
ready graded, and the ties are all on the ground.
Ten miles north of Waukegan are also graded,
and in Wisconsin it is all in a state Of forward.
ness, and will be completed as fast as the iron
and superstructure are ready.
The iron is all purchased and the rolling stock
for the entire lneis also under contract. All
the arrangements of the company are made with
reference to the completion of the road by the
close of navigation.
Our citizens generally feel deep interest in
the success of this enterprise. The cities north
of us will also congratulate themselves that they
will no longer be shut out {" from the rest of
mankind" by the frosts Of winter. Railroad eel
ebrations are the order of the day, and look out
for one with our Milwaukee neighbors in De-
cember. Chi. Dem. Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Boston, June Z.
The result Of the examination of the parties
arrested at the riot in the slave case is as fol-
lows:
Bishop, Still, Jackson and Morrison fully CON-
mitted without bail for the murder Of Batch
elder. Wesley and Phoenix held to bail $4,000
each.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

WASHINGTON, Jnne 6.
The election has resulted in the complete
triumph of the Know Nothings. Great rejoice
inc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
PHILADELPHIA June Z.

PHILADELPHIA June Z.
Conrads majority for Mayor is 5000. He
was the candidate of the Wings, Natives, and
w-Nothngs.
The whole Wing city ticket is elected.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

New YORK, June g.
The Brooklyn rioters, with the exception Of
twenty, have been bailed out.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

Little things should not be despised.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
New YORK, June 7.

NEW YORK, June Z.
The Arctic reached her dock at o'clock
1t is stated that the French army in Turkey
will be augmented to 100000.
The protocol has been signed by the repre-
sentatves of the four powers, asserting their
intention to maintain the integrity of Turkey.
Austria and Prussia demand the evacuation of
Turkish Territory.
The Russians were endeavoring to cut off all
communication between Varna and Silistra.
The Arctic brings dates to the 2Sth, one day
later than the Niagara.
The combined fleets were cruising before Se-
vastopol.
The Greek Bishop had been arrested at Pesth,
as a Russian emissary, and mprsoned-import-
ant papers found upon him.
Rebellion in Thessaly was gaining ground.
1t was rumored that the Russians, being una
BILE to defend the seaboard of Circassia, had evac-
uated all their positions from Matoma to Anapa,
burning all their own forts, after which they re-
turned to Kentz.
The Circassians came down and took 1900
prisoners.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-08-03
A Matter Worth Lacking uu,o.

Our neighbor Of the Gazette calls al
tenton 10 the fact, that in the recent il
sue OF bonds to the amount Of $3.50 900
made by the City OF Cincinnati to the
Marietta d. Cincinnati R. R. there was o
very important legal omission which
ought 20 invalidste the whole transaction.
An act Of the legislature passed 10Th
Feby 1851. requires that before tho CITY
shall issue her bonds 10 any R R Com.
psny thereafter. The private stoekho,ders
of the company shall mortgage a suhi
cient amount OF real estate. IN addition 10
the road and other effects of said com
Psny or companies, as security for
the loaning OF her credit or issuing
such bonds by said city, 1.-THE Gaze,te's
Information Is correct no such security
as the law requires was given, in the case
above alluded TO, and consequently the
issue Of tho bond to the Marietta Com.
Pany was illegal, and ough, TO be SET
aside.
Our neighbor also propounds a very
pertinent query in regard to these bonds.
which we should like TO see satisfactor,iU
answered. II is this; How could The
city Of Cincinnati consistently issue those
bonds to the Marietta Co.. a rival road
when the express condition of the loar
was that il should be applied to the con
tinuation Of the Hlisboro 4 Cincinnati
railroad, east Of Hillsboro, as par
Of a single through line from Cincinnati
to Belprel and when furthermore, sale
loan was evidently designed to render
more secure the investment Of 800, 600
previously made by the city in our road
Thi' is question which we imagine il
will puzzle the members OF the CITY Cou,
neil to answer, with credit 10 themselves
Hgkldnd MEy
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-08-03
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
The Coming Election.

The day is fast drawing near when We will agsin
be called upon to choose from amongst men, good
and true" 10 make and administer the laws Of State
and County. We are Of opinion, that there should
be move made in this matter, and the people in.
formed who are to be candidates. This fall there
will bs very large ticket to be elected, comprising
State as well as majority Of the County Officers:
One Member Of Congress, one Supreme Judge, one
Member Board Of Public Works; one Judge Of Court
Of Common Pleas, for the 7th Judicial District, I'd
sub Division, one Probate Judge, one Clerk Of the
Court Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Auditor Com
missioner, and Coroner Those designing to run a.
candidates, should be mp and doing and lot the Peo.
pie hear from them. Where are the prime movers in
these maeHl-Are they too afraid to act or are they
maneuVcring for some particular fricnd, whom they
think, is competent and trusty, and thus lay behind
the bush and play Indian. Come out boldly, and
70 upon merit We want none but good, and wor-
Thy Officers those that will do their duty, let the con-
sequences be what they may, and no thAnkS to tho
fAvo.s Of any man or set Of men.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-08-03
what we DON'T Like 20 see.

We do not like to see men strip off and go into the
public square to fight unless they get two or three
passes at each other.
We DON like to SEQ man knock down en- Off.
Ger Of the law, and then be permitted to leave in.
simultaneously and without at least one effort TO ar
rest that man.
We mot like to see men pOking their noses into
other peoples business, where there is not the least
possibility to gAin--not even an enemy.
We don't like to see officers Of the law stand
by and not prevent two "BOmbaStuS FuriosOs" got
10 putting out each Others eyes, and pounding up
each others heads to jelly,
We don't like to SEQ one clan Of men shown more
lenity under the late liquor law than others.