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trown ,intn jack. {, and straw hu. Any inforn
non rouc~' Mug his whereabouts viii be grateful
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

The renowned Parson Brownlow, of Knox
vile, Tenn makes the following reply to re-
mark of one OF his exchanges, that the parson is
SO prone TO discomfort and so much DESTROYS to
have things his own way, that he would quarrel
with angels in Heaven.
81 expect to 60 to heaven when die, but
whether create any dscord there or not de.
ponds on affirmative answers to the following
questions:
"Will there be any Senatorial elections g.
Will the nomination of candidates take place in
caucus? And if SO will any faction attempt to
cast any more votes than it is entitled to In
either case | will raise row. But those with
whom am at war in this world need have no
cause of being involved, as they are not likely to
get there.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01
SLAVERY IN KANSAS,

That slavery will never obtain foothold in
Nebraska Is beyond doubt. Even the most
violent abolitionists concede, though reluctant
ly, this fact. The same belief is entertained,
with regard to Kansas, by great majority of the
people, both North and South-the most bitter
pro-slavery organs allowing that the chances of
slavery being admitted into that Territory are
very slight. Some Of the more rabid anti-slave-
ryites, however, express contrary opinion, and
hold that Kansas will surely become slave
holding State. We have heretofore published
numerous extracts of letters from the Territory,
all OF which concurred in stating that there was
no prospect of the admission of slavery; but, to
render certainty more certain" we give below
some cumulative evidence, in the shape of an ex-
tract of letter to the N Y. Times, dated Kan
sas City, Oct. 9th:
In regard to slavery, there seems to be
scarcely question that it will be excluded from
Kansas. Nearly all the emigrants from the slave
States DiH uOte for freedom, unless too much IT.
ritated by the mistaken zeal of northern men,
But fear little on that score from emigrants,
for all men, northern and southern, seem deter.
mined to temper down their views, and meet on
a common platform of cancellation. There is a
general determination honorably and legally to
execute the will of the majority, as expressed at
the ballot box And as regards the character OF
Governor Reeder, the omens are full OF encour-
agement He is gentleman of energy, culture,
maturity and popular manners, and think will
administer the government with conscientious
frmness, and sincere regard for the rights OF
the people and the interests of the Territory
He will identify himself with the prosperity OF
the Territory, and pursue straightforward, in
dependent course. From all who have made his
acquaintance, hear but one opinion, and that
expressive of satisfaction. You may confident
ly assure the readers of the Times, that in no
way will the influence of the Governor be exer-
csed to prejudice the interests and rights of free
DOM"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01


The New AcQUIsITIoN-We Gu. from an
exchange paper the following description of the
Port of Savanna, which is said to have been
lately ceded to our Government by ST. Domin-
go:
"The bay of Savanna lies in the northeastern
corner of the Island Of st. Domingo. Its en-.
trance, which looks out upon the Atlantic, is
some twenty-four miles wide, and its waters
extend fifty miles inland. In its centre, at some
fifteen miles from Cape Raphael, which marks
the entrance on the south, and twelve miles
from Cape Savanna, on the North are two ISL
ands, called the Grand Clevantados Keys each
something like mile long, which effectually
break the force of the external winds and waves,
and render the anchorage within as secure as it
is convenient. Indeed, it is admitted that there
are few if any better or more capacious harbors
in the world. On the north of the bay stretch
es the peninsula of Savanna, which though rath-
er low and marshy at its connection with the
main body of the Island, is hilly and irregular
extension of land, shaped something like boot,
and varying in width from four to ten miles,
The port of SAVANNA, which is said to be ceded
to the United States, is formed by cove some
half a mile wide, and little longer, which puts
up from the Bay into the peninsula. How deep
the water is we have no means of knowing
since no accurate survey of the Bay was ever
made; but there is no doubt that the frigate Co.
lumbia, at her recent visit, examined the sound
ings, and found them sufficient for every pur-
pose, or otherwise some other point would have
been treated for. We believe there are few
houses there occupied by wood-cutters, but on
this head we have no distinct information at
any rate the number of Inhabitants must be
very small. The region is remote, from the set
tied portions of Dominica, being about 200 miles
there from st. Domingo city.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

Who WILL SETTLE THE TERRIToRIEs?-Who
settled, and who are settling, Ohio, Indiana, Iii.
nois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Oregon, Min
nesota California Kansas and Nebraska? We
answer--the laborers of the North Who are
the laborers of the North Let Daniel Web
ster answer. "They are the North. They are
the people who cultivate their own farms, with
their own hands; freehoders, educated men, indie
pendent men," These are the men who will set.
tie the Territories, bone Of our bone-hesh OF
our fesh"-and dare we not trust them with the
question of Slavery? Will the interests OF
Freedom be safest in the hands of Congress
(where, as the Aboltionists claim, the South
have always managed the North or in the hands
of the independent free laborers of the North
upon the plains of Nebraska and Kansas!
State Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01
OAKLAND 8 OTTAW WA RAIL ROAD

We are happy to be able to announce that ar.
engagements have lately been made by the Direct
ors of the Oakland q Ottawa Railroad Co. which
will give anew impetus to the progress of the
work; the company having now at their CON-
mand the necessary funds TO push it forward
Last week Messrs. s. g. &. Howard, the origin
al contractors, were in this village, on business
connected with the work, from whom we learn
cd that the prospects of its vigorous. prosecution
and early completion were indeed most fatter-
ing. Heretofore the contractors have been au-
thorized by the compay to expend but $4,000
per month, upon the work of grading, &c, (al-
though they have considerably exceeded that
amount by means furnished by themselves,)
while they are noo authorized to expend fire
times as much, $40, 900 per month, commencing
the first of last month. Messrs. Howard are
therefore making arrangements TO prosecute the
work with greatly increased force; and we
have no doubt The energy with which they
will push it forward will fully meet the expecta-
tons of the most sanguine friends Of the enter.
prise.
The contractors have advertised for 1000 ad-.
dliona laborers and 200 horses, carts, and wag-.
ons, on the eastern division of the line. The
scarcity Of laborers seems 10 be the only difficult
ty now in the way. These will be employed
and set to work as fast as they can be obtained.
Should the weather during the fall and fore part
Of the winter be favorable, their is some hope
that the grading will be in readiness for laying
the track as far as this point by the first ofJan-
uary; and at any rate during the early part of
next season The iron, we are informed, wih
be on hand as soon as wanted. We may con-
fdently hope to see the cars running to this
place by the first of June next, if not sooner, and
to Corunna within reasonable time thereaf-
ter.
Since writing the above, we learn from the
Detroit Inquirer, that cargo Of 300 tons Of
rail for the Oakland g. Ottawa Railroad arrived
at the depot of the Detroit g. Pontiac Railroad.
Fentonville Observer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

~" We learn that Mr.. A. w. TAYLOR, of
Crockery, is to take charge of the school at this
place. Mr.. TAYLOR bears high reputation for
learning and ability, as well as experience, and
will doubtless give good satisfaction in the ca
pacity of teacher. The precise time has not
been fixed but we understand he will enter up
on his duties sometime near the middle Of the
present month.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

The Detroit Tribune having made an entire
failure with its" Southern plantation and negro
lie, has now started another; and what do you
think it is! Why. that John s. Barry is oppo.
sed to General Railroad Law y! The Trib.
une is clever at this busness--it evidently has
q talent for it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

SHELL OYsTERs-Fresh supplies are receiv-
ed at the "Union Saloon" on every arrival of the
Ottawa. The best we have ever eaten were
those we lit upon" at this establishment day
or two since.
BY the way, the "Unon Saloon" is a prosper
Gus institution. The proprietor, Mr.. GEORGE
SPENCER, is not only constantly winning gold
en- opinions from the lovers of good eating, but
he is also on account of his many fine qualities
rapidly growing in popularity with all classes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01
County Nominations.

Observation-Disclosures w. Duncan.
Circuit Court Commissioner GrosvenOr Reed.
Treasmer-GcOrge Parks.
Sherif-Stephcn Il. Lowing.
Clerk and Register Of Deeds-ffoyt G. Post.
Prosecuting Attorney-GrOsvenOr Reed.
iSirueuO,,-MasOn Eastman.
CoronerS-Samucl l.. BlgelOvy, Jan Blnnckant
INSPECTOR of Fish-Edward A. Partridge.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01
DETROIT, Oct. 81, 1854

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-56 passengers killed
The Express train that left Niagara Falls on
the Great Western Railroad yesterday, at 9 o.
clock, p. NJ, came in collision with gravel train
on the track at o'clock this morning, about
thirteen miles this side of Chatham-56 emf.
grants were killed instantly. Some in the
first class passenger cars were badly bruised
1t is still thought that some more emigrants will
die.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

CAT GRIFFIN's."-We notice, at this stand,
a large supply of groceries, drugs medicines,
&C., for the season. Mr.. GRIFFIN has been
long time in business at this place, and knows
just how TO adapt his assortment to the wants
and convenences of the public. We believe he
has now obtained nearly an exclusive control
of the drug and medicine trade. 1t has fallen
into good hands.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

~ We give this week the report that was
first received, by telegraph, respecting the fate
Of Sir JOHN FRANKLIN. The letter of DR.. RAE,
containing the full particulars, did not meet our
eye until too late for publication in this number
1t will appear next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

Our ADVERTISING COLUMNs.-By reference
thereto it will be seen that important move
ments are going on in the mercantile communi-
ty. Fall goods in immense quantities, of great
variety, md Of superb qualities have arrived in
town, and are now going off to customers at an
unprecedentedly rapid rate. Large amounts are
vet behind and will soon arrive. The members
of the firms of HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS"
and FERRY & WALLACE" are young, enter
prising men of business like character, and
fully up with the times in all their movements.
Their stocks this fall are larger, better and
cheaper than any ever before on hand at the
same houses, and they now hold out such induce
ments as must draw to this point great addi-
tional amount of trade from abroad.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

FOR SENATOR, ODD SENATORIAL DISTRICT,
MORDECAI L. HOPKINS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

H" We should long since have returned
our thanks to Mr.. GEO. OseooD, Of the propel.
Ter Ottawa, for Chicago papers which contained
intelligence Of great interest. Our acknowl-
edgements are also due Hon. HENRY Penney.
Err for similar favor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

can for meddling with or making test of the
annexation of Texas, or Gen. Jackson's veto of
the u s. bank bill.
The Democrats of Michigan, individually and
collectively, are no enemies to the cause of hu-
man freedom. Their every impulse is now, and
ever was, in favor of extending, in the widest
sense of the term, the doctrine of equal rights
for all. They are in no way accountable for
the existence of slavery anywhere; and the tri-
umph or defeat Of their ticket can have no pos
sible bearing on that subject This charge of
slavery propagandism comes from the old enc
mics of our glorious Democratic principles.
1t is thrown out with no good motive, but will
fully, and out of a purpose to humbug the peo-
pie for time so that a defeat of the Democracy
of the State may be accomplished.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01


az 1t has become common with the Fusion.
lists to brand all who support the Democratic
ticket in this State, with such epithets as Pro-
Slavery men" and "Slavery Propagandists"
We would be content with chasing this kind of
talk in the category of mere blackguardism,
without SO much as giving it notice, had We
not peen made acquainted with the existence of
persons in this vicinity who receive the same
seriously, and even imagine that they can not
support Democrats for State and County Offices
in Michigan without aiding and abetting the in
stitution of slavery.
This idea, though entertained by some honest
men, is simply absurd. Even if the Nebraska
bill had been intended, according to the suppo-
sition of many, as proposition in favor of
slavery, still the idea would, underline circum-
stances, be absurd for an opinion as to that mat
ter is not now, and never was a test of Democ-
racy in Michigan. Democrats here, can and do
think as they choose on that subject. AS to
the righteousness of the measure there is d.
versity of opinion, openly expressed, both
among the press and among individuals connect.
ed with our party. Yet our ticket is supported,
with the utmost consistency too, by ant-Nebras.
ka rs well as Nebraska Democrats.
The passage of the Nebraska bill has become
matter of history, and all accounts agree that
slavery can gain nothing thereby. No moro
good reason can, therefore, be given for further
meddling with the subject, or for making it a
"test" of Democracy in Michigan, than there
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

The TRUTH IN A NUTsHELL-Ths is what
we endeavor to give our readers this week. 1t
is the last time we shall address them before
election, and we consequently offer such matter
as we deem most meet for the occasion. Du-
ring the last six months wide circulation has
been given within our beat to political journals
that have been crowded with articles of the
most deceptive and classifying character. We
are sorry that our narrow limits forbid our
meeting these on grander scale than we do,
but we have endeavored to make the most of
the circumstances in which we are placed, and
to note in small compass as many as possible
of the leading ideas that should now be kept be-
fore the people. The selected matter we pre-.
sent in this issue will be found to be excellent.
Especially will it bear an attentive perusal from
beginning to end by those who are about exer.
cising at the ballot box the freoman's highest
prerogatve.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

Secretary of State-William l.. Bancroft.
Auditor General-JOhn Swegles.
State Tredsurer-Derastus Human.
Attorney General-Bentamin +. III. WithereII.
Supt. PUB Observation-Disclosures w. Sherman.
Com'r State Land Ofce-Allen GOOdridgc.
State Board Of Education-.jor full term-Chaun-
cey JOsiin.
To fiji Vacancy-Elijah ii. Pitcher.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

BE DILLIGENT-On Tuesday next will be
election. 1t is then to be determined whether
united error shall here triumph, or whether
Michigan, and especially our hitherto impregna-
bic county, shall continue to stand upright
The emergency is big one, but if each and ev-
cry Democrat will lay his shoulder to the wheel
there can be no doubt as to the result. In Otta-
wa our party is fully united, and the best feelings
prevail in its ranks The defections that have
occurred are few. That the county will 60
strong for the ticket, and the whole ticket, seems
to be settled conviction with the people. Our
only fear is that the sense of security will be
so great as to cause supineness, and that the
enemy will prevail through our own want Of
diligence. We can and should give five hun
dred majority against Bingham and every one
of his confederates. Nothing less than this is
required at our hands. To every Democrat in
in the county then, who meets this article, we
say, work. Go to the polls early. See that
your neighbors are right, and then bring them
out A world of duty is before us, for we
have to meet foe that is subtle, united and de-
termined. Let us do ourselves full justice in
this matter. Let us not only 60 forth to victo-
ry, but let US administer to the political factions
of the day rebuke that shall again show the
world that the people are here stable and inteli-
gent, that they are not to be diverted from their
purposes by any temporary excitement, and that
the confidence which the Democracy have in
their capacity for self government has not been
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-01

BE CAREFUL-The surname and christian
name of candidates voted for should be written
out in full. The initial letter is not enough.
Owing to an omission in giving the whole name,
also from misspelling, votes are sometimes not
counted for the person intended. This was the
case at our county canvass, two years ago, where
much discussion was occasioned through errors
of the kind we mention. In one or two instan-
ces, even, the errors were evidently in the re-
turns made by the township canvassers. In
close run difficulty and even injustice might re-
suit from little carelessness in these matters
~ The following bit of advice, from the
Grand River Eagle, to the Fusionsts of Kent,
contains just the idea with which we had in
tended to impress our Democratic friends in
this county. We can employ no more appro-
pirate language for our purpose than that used
by the Eagle:
"LooK OUT FOR RooRBAcKs ALL kinds of
stories will be circulated at the polls, when too
late to deny them. INSCRIPTIONS politician 4
will resort to every expedent however foul, to
accomplish their purposes. The safe way is to
believe none of them. The candidates have been
for several weeks before the people, and all, and
much more, that could be reasonably said against
them, you have been made acquainted with. Set
your faces against all such tricks Of the enemy"