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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

We are informed that the " Emigrant Aid AS
ISOLATION" of New England, about which so
much has been said in the papers, have purchas-
ed the principal hotel in the town of Kansas,
Jackson, county, Mo-, at a cost Of $4,000, and
that they have also bought other property in
Kansas needed in their colonizing operations
We learn also that the Association" are OPEN
ing an important road from Kansas out West,
bridging the streams at the cost of hundreds of
dollars, and doing much valuable work towards
improving the territory of Kansas 1t is further
more stated to us, that the Missouri town of
Kansas is deriving great benefit from the trade
and the labor of the Industrious New England
Emigrants, and that its citizens, so far from re-
gardng these emigrants as enemies and treating
them as such, gave them friendly welcome
and that the two classes, in fact, faternize most
unreservedly and Practically together! 1t is al
so broadly limited to US, that one cause of the
excitement now trying to be got up in other
Missouri River counties in regard to these en-
grants, is jealousy of the town of Kansas and
county of Jackson, whose citizens are about to
be unexpectedly benefited by people from
whom they anticipated hostility and injury.
Good sense, good feeling, good neighborhood,
and the almighty dollar" are greater regula-
tors" of the destiny of Americans, than ali the
resolutions" of all the humbug meetings that
were ever held. st. Louis Int.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

DUTCH TEMPERANcE.-Ano old Dutchman who
had recently joined the temperance society, was
taken sick and sent for doctor to prescribe
for him, who ordered him to take an ounce of
brandy per day. The old chap overhauled his
arithmetic, and found in the able of Apotheca-
ries weight, eight drachms make an ounce
" Mine Got" says the Dutchman that is the
temperance society for me; did not take but
six drains before, now / gets eight - The conse-
quence was, that his complaint went of, and took
him with it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

THE PORTS OF JAPAN.-Great results may De
anticipated from the recent treaty with Japan,
and just and general interest is felt in regard to
it. 1t is impossible to overrate the fruits of
that treaty. Hence every item of intelligence
from Japan is sought after with the greatest
avidity. The following will therefore be read
with much eagerness. We are indebted to the
Navy Department for the following extract of a
letter da ted May 80, 1854 on board the Pow
haitian, Harbor of Hakodai, Island of Yesso,
Japan.
"This is one of the ports opened by the treaty
Of Commodore Perry to the flag Of the United
States and without exception, one of the most
magnificent harbors have ever seen. In virtue
of the treaty our officers and men 90 here and
there, in town and country, with as much free
dom as they would be allowed to do in their
own land. We have the greatest abundance of
game-ducks, snipe, curlew, pigeons, plover,
and other birds, and salmon, salmon trout, and
any quantities of delicious shell-fsh. Our re-
lations with the authorities are of the most
friendly character. Last night the perfect, the
governor, mayor, and other persons of rank,
came on board by invitation and were enter
tanned by band of Ethiopian singers belong
ing to the crew, and all of them, with their res
pective official attendants, supped with the Com
modore. enclose. as we'll to give you an idea
of our entertainment last night as to furnish
you with specimen Of Japan paper, and of our
art in printing OH board ship, programme of
the concert"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

A LONG ABsENcE.-The Salem Journal gives
the following:
ga man formerly belonging to this city, re-
turned home yesterday, after an absence of for
ty-two years. He left a wife and one child one
year old, behind, and when he returned he found
his daughter the mother oftwelve children, some
of whom are married. His wife lived widow,
as she supposed, over twenty years, and married
again some twenty years since, and now resides
here"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
OF the Democratic State Ticket, the Kalama-


zoo Gazette speaks as follows:
cit is received with enthusiasm by the De-
mocracy of this vicinity The denomination
of Gov. Barry, and the placing of men of sim
liar stamp on the rest of the ticket, is looked
upon as guarantee that the democratic party
of the State intend to be true to the best inter-
ests Of the people. The disgust created by the
shuffiing and gambling politicians who have
engineered the fusion movement will give
John s. Barry, and our other nominees, many
votes that they otherwise would not get. Gov
ernor Barry, the stern, inhexibly honest man,
who never deviates from his duty for friend or
foe, will receive such vote from the people of
western Michigan as cannot but be gratifying
even to him, who is not wont to be moved by
fattery or praise. The democracy here, and, we
doubt not, the democracy of the State, are proud
of their ticket"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

A few weeks since, Mr.. Pool (Bil PooD got
into street fight with an exotic named Norris
sey. Mr. Pool nearly killed his Antagonist
The affair was chronicled in all the papers, and
Mr.. Pool became the best talked" of man in N.
York. Mr.. Pool took advantage of the excite
ment and opened a liquor store in Broadway,
and during the first week cleared upwards of a
thousand dollars
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Three little girls, daughters of Mr.. Reed,
gentleman living near Independence, KY, were
playing but short distance from their house,
when large tree fell with a loud crash, the
limbs of which, striking two of the children,
killed them instantly. They heard the cracking
of the tree, but thought themselves in safety.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The RESULT OF FAsHIoN.-We noticed
beautiful poodle dog trotting along our streets
yesterday, who had been completely shaven ex-
cept two graceful tufts descending from the side
of the upper jaw, forming as complete NOUS
tache as the most exquisite could sigh for. The.
little creature seemed to realize his Importance =.
Albany Atlas.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The yellow fever at Savannah, Geo., has cre-
ated unparalleled distress and panic. Nearly
one quarter of the resident population has fall
en- before its ravages; places of business are
closed, and terror misery and death rule the
hour. The stencil from new graves pervades
the city, and in many cases, it is difficult to-
procure the performance of the duties Of inter-
ment.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

A VOICE FROM THE OPPOSITION. -Hosmer, Of
the Detroit Inquirer, has fallen in love with the
Democratic Ticket; hear him: "Hon. b. F, II.
Witherel the candidate for Attorney General,
is sound laVyer, and an upright man, which as
we take it, is all that can be asked"
"Gov. Barry has repeatedly held the Guber-
Material office, and has demeaned himself therein
with capacity, fidelity, and honesty"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

A few days days since grocer of Ports
mouth N. H., bought in Boston few chests of
what he supposed, Judging by the sample, to be
excellent tea. They were properly encased in
lead, wood and mating. The first box which
the grocer opened turned out to contain worth
less chat, rice bulls, ETC., rendered sufficiently
heavy for practical purposes by the addition Of
a collection of unburnt brickbats, evidently of
Chinese origin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The city of Qubec is about to be supplied
with pure water from the lake at Lorette. The
lake is about ten miles distant, and is sufficient
ly elevated to enable the water to be conveyed
to the tops of the highest houses in the city.
The water has hitherto been carted from the
river, and has proved fertile source of disease,
being full of impurity, and with large percent.
age of saline matter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

An intelligent correspondent of the Oshkosh
Courier, wisconsin, writing from Kansas,
says: with regard to the political prospects
of Kansas, will say but little that in short
time it will apply for admission in the Union as
Free Stale, have no doubt"
This will be no doubt unwelcome news to
many fanatical Black Republicans, who, like the
editor of the Detroit Tribune are "shaking in
their boots" lest Kansas should become free
State. State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-The towers of the Sus-
pension Bridge, across the Mississippi at ST..
Anthony's Falls, are now nearly completed, and
the workmen are busy twisting the wires prepar-
atory to stretching across the river The bridge
seems likely to be completed in time to receive.
quite an income the present season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

CHILDREN GONG WEsT.-About forty chill
dren, boys and girls, started from New York on
Wednesday afternoon to find homes in the
West They are sent on by the Children's
Aid Society,"" in charge of Mr.. E p Smith,
Most of them are orphans, gathered out of the
streets of that city, and required faithful APP
pication of soap and water, and clean comfort
able clothes before starting on their journey.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

WIG VICToRIEs.-ln every election which
has taken place this year, the wings have claim
ed a triumph. Let us see how much cause they
have for exultation.
When the returns began to come in from
N. Carolina, they claimed a victory. But when
the returns had all been received, it was found
that the democratic candidate for Governor had
a majority three times as great as that of Gen.
Pierce in 1852, and that there had been elected n
democratic majority in the Legislature, insuring
the election of two U. s. Senators, one to fill
vacancy, and the other to take the place of a
whig.
The result of the Missouri election they claim
as victory. 1t is true that six wing Congress
men were elected, and only one democrat; but
it is also true that every one Of the six whg
Representatives elect is a warm supporter of the
Nebraska bill.
The result of the Iowa election they claim as
victory. A union of Wings and free sellers
elected the Governor, one Of the State officers,
and majority in the lower House of the Leg
islature; but the democrats carried three Off
GERS on the State ticket and a majority Of the
Senate, thereby defeating the election of a wing
United States Senator. To Congress, one
Democrat, and one Wing were elected, making
the delegation stand as it has done for two years
past.
The result of the Vermont election they
claim as victory. Though united with the
Free Sellers, their vote is over three thousand
less than the united vote of Scott and Hale in
1862, while the democratic vote is over two
thousand greater than that received by General
Pierce in the same year. There is probability,
too that they have lost a Congressman in the
second district.
The result of the Maine election they claim
as victory. The vote in 384 towns and plant
atoms shows majority for the democratic can
didate for Governor, of nearly $4,000 over the
wing, or more than the whole vote of the lat
ter. And last advices state that Morrill, the
ism candidate, has failed Of an election by the
people.
SO much for the wing victories" of 1854.
Det Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The State of California was never in more
prosperous condition than at present The har.
vesting is all over, and the amount of bread
stuffs which have been raised will be more than
sufficient to meet all their wants during the
coming year. The miners generally are doing
as well as in lS49 and 1850, comparing the
prices of living etc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HALIFAX, sept 70.
The steamer City of Philadelphia, from'Liver-
pool, for Philadelphia, has been wrecked off
Cape Race. She is total wreck. Her passen-
gers and crew all savsd.
The City of Philadelphia is fully insured in
London. Over 500 of her passengers have arri-
we'd here, the balance will remain in the vicinity
of the wreck until rescued. Her cargo has been
nearly all taken off by Lighters. At the time
of the disaster, they were days and few hours
out.
The vessel was valued at about 100000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Gentlemen of the jury" said western law
YER don't mean to insinuate that this is cov-
etous person but will bet five to ten, that, if
you should bait a trap with a new three penny
piece, and place it within six inches of his mouth,
you would catch his soul"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
FUR UUVEhNUh,
JOHN S. BARRY,
Of 81. Joseph.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM A. RICHMOND,
Of Kenf

Secretary of Stdte-WiiiiamL l.. Bancroft.
AUDITOR Generdl-JOhn Swegles.
State Treosurer-Derastus Human.
Attorney Geneal-Benjamin r. III. Withercl.
Sup't. Pub. Observation-Disclosures w. Shearman.
Comr. State Land O6ice-Allen Goodridge.
State Board Of Education-.for full term-Ciaun-
cey JOsiin.
To fill Vacancy-EIijah III. Pitcher.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
QUEBEC, Sept. 26.

QUEBEC, Sept rs.
Secretary Marcy has replied by telegraph to
the Canadian Government, that the Reciprocity
Treaty cannot take effect as regards Canada,
until legislation takes place in England on it
and all the colonies interested.
Lord Elgin left on special train on the Que
bee and Richmond Railroad for the west, to
take tour in Upper Canada before his depart
ure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Jonas thinks that the term "grass". widows,
arises from the fact that their husbands are row.
ing blades.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.

The Secretary of the Treasury announces the
amount of public debt redeemed last week to be
$l3O,65O
The dispatches received by Mr.. Champion,
from his Government, in relation to the bom-
bardment of Greytown, are said to be quite bel
ligerent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Richard Norris, deaf mute, of Charlot.es.
Vile, Va, few days since killed wild turkey
that weighed thirty pounds, which furnished a
good family dinner for three days.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

AN the family of the late Gen. Taylor, who
occupied the White House, are dead--the noble
General his wife, his daughter Mrs. Bliss, and
Col. Bliss.
We have seen the above contradicted SO far
as relates to Mrs. Bliss, who is said to DO still
alive, but borne down to the earth under her
sore Affections
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

LOWELL, Sept 26.
The Convention was attended by about 600
delegates, Isaac Adams, Chairman. Judge Bish-
CD was re-uominated for Governor by accla-
nation Resolutions were adopted sustaining
the Nebraska Bill and endorsing the adminstra-
ton.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
BosToN, Sept. 26.
The Democratic State Convention assembled
morning.

morning.
VERMoNT-In Vermont, the vote for Cover
ner stands very nearly as follows: Clark, DEM
ocrat l5,5OO; Royce, fusion, 27,6O0; scattering
l,4O0 The democrats-regular Nebraska dem
ocrats-have cast over two thousand more votes
than Gen. Pierce received in 1852, when his vote
was 1904, and the united vote of Scott and
Hale was 3O,794. The democrats have elected
9 Senators, and between 80 and 60 members of
the House. 1t is probable that the wings have
lost Congressman in the second district.
The Montpelier Patriot, speaking of the result
says:
"The democracy have done much better than
could have been anticipated. They have elect
ed more than their usual number of members of
the House, and Clark will have for Governor
vote much higher than the mongrels anticipated,
and one that will count higher than any we have
polled for years, except that of last September.
The band of the fusion will prove rope of
sand. The democrats who have been cajoled
into the trick-and-dcker will abandon it, and the
whole thing will tumble to pieces before anoth-
err September. The democratic pDrty has, this
moment, more uotes ON The popular poll, and
more members in The Legislature, than in lS48
or 1852!
ave hare actually come out of the contest BEL
ter thaa out Of any close contest aohen the opposi-
tion pas united, since the party aoas organized
In 1910 we were beaten by nearly 10000, and
had just one member in the Senate, and about
fifty members of the House. In 1874 we were
beaten by nearly 10000, and had some fifty
members of the House. In lS4S we were beat
en- by nearly $4,000, and had four members of
the Senate and about 40 in the House. In 1852
we were beaten by pearly 10000, and in 1854
we are beaten by 10000, and have over 80 men,
bers The democracy Of Vermont are neither
dead nor dying"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
New YORK, Sept. 26.

NEW DIRK, sept. 70.
Gov Reader, of New Kansas Territory, left
to-day, for the scene of his labors.
The weekly bank statement shows a loss of
specie of over $l,5OO,OOO. The increase in loan
is half million.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Be quick in resolving, bold in executing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCT. A. 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Democratic Nominations.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-02
Or removing tie Capitol xhere.:
B ii when a syc phantic fellow. whose

Or renoying the Capitol sl,exhere.-
Bat when a syc. paantio lell.,v.whosc
motives aresas transparent AZ H. own
shsllpv pate, says that our lslightfnI
town (which we love, vi b Tsren,al
love- is unfit, inaccessible. ir,siorpita-
Bile. and ali That Of course the co1n-
mon regard we have for ourselves
.prempts us to pitch into them"
There are many men-who feed
out Of the public crib, base enough to
urge the removal Of the Capitol to
save travelling expenses between this
and the Globe Ball room. They
would Ike to see ne legislature 10 the
Great Metropolis because it would If
ford them opportunity to practice lc-
gerdemain tLro4g hout the year. And
they would move it, had their words
any power, in the very face of he peo-
pie, who haze said twice In the past
few years, that it shall not be located
in New Orleans. They may talk
about changing tlrs Constitution, tax
ing The sense OF the people, and all
that; but let the deed be done. and
another Constitution will be ipeyita.
bic
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-02

TOur ancient friend in Lafayette
street, has improved 50 much lately in
the quantity and quality Of his mat
ter, that it affords us pleasure TO con-
graduate him. Now and then, he in
dulses in sprightly wit and sarcasm, !;
in Wednesdays paper speaking of
the removal Of the Mayors Office, from
florida street. near "Lukes," says
that the location :" is equally, il not
more Convenient, than the Old ore
What Dies he mean BY this IT, be-
half Of his honor, The Mayor, we ask
an explanation. BY pronouncipg the
new location more Convenient, he
opens the back door Of Inference, that
cock :uiF' caz;er to be got at.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-02
sibIS i6r. Il there NJ any d9b@ -
be world thar could justl anY 4tatn

sibIs n. 4 there g =, any dsba .
DE world thar could JUST any Btas1
,5pf natidn in skating or aisumil i +
|tl,pse ff TN internal impfov nenf
nss;f,ssary to velope all ita q burc@
and eninh its people, and 81 thu char
acterl viii be the debt Of Louisiana il
Il great measure; still is i not Just as
we'll to be cautious in rushing into, o.
creating theml And looking i liule
ways beyond the present, the planters
Of Louisiana, should be reminded that
Nhe acquisition OF Cuba Is IN occur-
renee BY no, means improbable, and
may be nearer at htnd than they
may suppose, from the present quie,
that reign upon the upper surface Of
passing events.
Without discussing the merits Of
the quest IN, morally or politically; |
may be permitted to say that the Sus
.rar interest OF Louisiana, notwitllstand-
ing the Pooh, Poohs I, to the con
t.ary, will be most nearly and vitality
effected by it. Can any one doubt it I?
| do not say that every sugar plantei
will be ruined by it: for such a thing
couh! not happen will, those who are
solvent, and have a surplus Of capital
but all Of our planters are not thus
comfortably CONDITIONED; though they
are all industrious, intelligent aud
frugal in the generality Of their trans
actions. Now I have heard Il repaat-
ely asserted Of late. by those who
ought to know tlle facts. that sugal
cannot be produced in this State, fol
less than 8 cents per pound, and leave
the planter anything for his crop
The growing scarcity and cost Of fuel
will ere long he mos, serious item in
the cost of sugar making, and this
together with the almost immediate
doubling Of the sugar crop in Cuba
will bring on trying time for those
Of our citizens engaged in the business
Of sugar making in Louisiana. | can
not elaborate this subject in HE short
space Ola letter, oyou. as it ought to
be; but without wishing to .oretell
or prophesy ruin or evil i'll any shape,
to any portion Of our people, | throw
out these observations to catch the at
tention and arouse the thought Of our
legislators, and planters, whenever the
:reation of new debts ard consequent
increase Of taxation. Is proposed, no
mater for what he object Of such debt,
aud especially for AN expenditure at
Iendant upon the removal ofthe capt.
al or for objects equally useless and
uncaied for.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-02
N Oficp.
Particular Notice,

THE undersigned would most resrect-
4 f'l!y inform his s,unera,,s friends end
arqla ntances. that be has removed his Jew
elrry sore corner Of Third and Chu,ct streets,
where tie wil be prepared to accomm, date
all those who will favor him with a ca Il.
He wonla also info m al! those with whom
he is acquainted, that be is prepared to re.
ceive watches Jewelrv. fancy goods &C.,
10 he sold on cnmmission
janis L. G. DELARnDFRIF.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-02-02
~Coliins, charged with the mur-

rColiins, charged with the mur-
der Of Cotton. has been acquitted
When we look back few years,
in the criminal records Of this Parish,
and see 50 many aggravated eases
plotting the record we shudder for
the future. Our citizens should each
one awaken to the true condition Of
things. There is something in the
law itself, or society perhaps both.
What outrage i. there, that man may
not commit with impugnity, if he has
q full purse --or bare suAiciency to
fee an able Attorney Lock at the
attrocity Of crimes elsewhere, which
the world is charitable enough to at.
tribute to Insanity? An end must be
put to it, or might, will strangle right
out IF existence. Juries need lectures
from the Judge, and Lawyers should
be held ameniable to justice, and dealt
with as accompl;ces to crime, where
they use quibtles to screen it.