Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
New YORK, Dec. ]

NEW YORK, Lee. 10.
The steamship Northern Light come to an
Choir in the bay on account OF thick fog
She brings 100 passengers, and $SO0,ooO IN
specie.
The u. s. steamer Mississippi was at San
Francisco and expected to start for the Atlantic
States in 10 days. The news is OF the most
meagre character.
Mr.. Washburne, the Surveyor, had discovered
a salt Lake in the vicinity of Kern River, miles
long and wide.
The slaughter of the emigrant's train by the
Snake Indians took place in the vicinity OF Port
Baisca II is charged that the company had
been selling the Indians ammunition. A force
of the u. States troops volunteers, had made
fruitless attempt to capture the inoffending In
dians. The fort was in great danger of an at
tack from the Indians, and assistance had been
called for.
The mining news is very cheering. Those
in the region of the Salem river were getting
out $3.50 each per day.
A salute of 81 guns was fired on the 23d ult
on board the American ship Zenobia in honor
of the failure of the Allies at Sevastopol.--
The Russian Consul and other guests were en-
tertaned on board and the Russian flag was run
up.
WASHINGTON, Dec 10.
HoUsE.-Mr. Phelps, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported Bill making appro-
priatons for the Naval service for one year end
ing June 80, 1856
MIR. Hunter, from the same committee, report
ed Bill making appropriations for Notifications
and other works Of defence, and the repairs
of barracks and quarters, for like period
Both Bills were referred to Committee of the
Whole.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on business pertaining to the district of
Columbia.
The House considered various bills relating
to the District of Columbia but without finally
acting upon them. During the consideration of
one, Mr.. Gliding offered an amendment that no
person shall be imprisoned unless charged with
criminal offence. The Chair decided the amend
ment in order, but Mr.. Jones, of Tenn. appeal
ed from the decision, and it was sustained by 10
against 60. Mr.. Giddings then alluded to the
law for imprisoning free colored men, and urged
his amendment, but it was rejected; ayes 30,
nays not counted.
Mr.. Bayly, of Va, gave notice Of his intention
to move to take up the French Spoation Bill
on the 10th of January next. Adjourned.
SENATE.--A message was received from the
President, transmitting the correspondence with
our Minister at Constantinople
Mr.. Fish presented petition of merchants of
New York, asking for aid for an expedition 20
the northern seas in search of the Kane party.
Mr.. Cass gave notice that, at some future day
he should move that the Senate adopt Mr.. Un-
derwood's resolutions, and call the attention of
the President thereto. He eulogized Napoleon
the |, for his sentiments in regard to religious
freedom, quoting several remarks of his at the
time OF his coronation, upon the subject.
Mr.. Underwood's resolutions submitted at the
last session, were declaratory of the right of
Americans to religious liberty in Europe The
correspondence with the Minister at Constanti-
nople was in relation to the arrest and impris-
onment ofthe Rev. Jonas King, an American cit
izen residing in Greece.
A bill making appropriations for the Indian
Department, and one for the support of the Mil
itary Academy were referred to the Committee
of Finance.
Mr.. Brodhead made an eloquent appeal in be-
half of his resolution of sending steamer into
the Arctic seas in search Of DR.. Kane, and it
passed.
Mr.. Petit moved report from the judiciary
committee, that the House bill concerning u. s.
LaHuo Ill SaiiioIHla NC pdSSeu--lI WAS aSTecu 10,
and the bill passed.
Mr.. Brodhead reported bill in favor of the
claim of John Wood, and recommended its pas
sage. Passed.
Mr.. Brodhead moved that so much of the Pres
ident's message as related to naval matters be
referred to the committee on naval affairs; q.
greed to, and the Senate adjourned
From the statements Of the last u S. Census
Report, it appears that of the industrial occupa-
tons the farmers greatly outnumber any other
They number 100000. The class approach
ing nearest to them are the laborers, who out
number 9O8,7S6. The carpenters coming next
in order, count l64,67l. Then come the cord.
wainers, l30,473.
Of the crops in this country, the census re.
port shows that Indian corn is the most valua-
BILE, which in 1850 was estimated at $296,OOO,.
600. Six times as many acres of land are de-
voted to Indian corn as are given to cotton, the
second in Importance, and three times as many
as to wheat, the third staple.
1t also appears from the Report, that of our
entire population, the foreign born number only
one.eighth.
The number of Shareholders in the u. States
is 1925, of whom only two own over 1000
negroes; only nine own over 500; only Sc own