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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

YANKEE LUMBERMEN IN CANADA.--Since the
close of the Baltic to a valuable lumber trade, a
great impetus has been given to that on the
American side of the Atlantic; great quantities
have been shipped from the Potomac during the
past winter for France, and the Maine Lumber
men never were so busy as they have been du-
ring the past season. But the greatest scene Of
lumber activity on our continent, for the past
two years, we understand, has been in Canada.
About two years ago the Canadian Government
threw open to competition an immense tract of
timber land, lying on the banks Of the st. Maui
rice, midway between Montreal and Quebec
The Government Of Canada was liberal in the
terms which it offered A tract of territory con-
sisting Of two thousand square miles, covered
with red and white pine, was divided into por-
tions Of fifty square miles, and the right to cut
for given number of years was sold at auction
in Quebec in the month of July of each of the
last two years. And number of our Eastern
lumber merchants availing themselves Of the ad-
vantages then held out, bought tracts, and be-
gan operation on grand scale. Messrs. Nor
cross, Philips, & Co., of Lowell, we understand,
have now one of the largest lumber establish
ments in Canada. They have extensive saw mills
at the junction of the st. Maurice with the St.
Lawrence, and it is said had thousand men en-
ployed by them in cutting logs the last winter
There were employed in the timber territory ma
med, six hundred pair of horses, and five thou
sand men-and never before did such activity
exist in the North American timber trade Tho
old saying sit is an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" may be apty applied to wars in Europe
although they do immense evil to the people in
those countries which are the scenes Of strife,
they benefit us in America, by increasing our
commerce, and calling forth greater industrial
effort. Scientific American
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

rW@ Mr. A. A. KNAppEN, who has been
known for the last three years as editor of the
Barry County Pioneer, has disposed of his in
terest in that paper and vacated the chair edito-
rial He is succeeded by Mr.. SMITH, editor of
the Reriew. From this arrangement and the
tenor of Mr.. KNAppEN's valcdictory remarks,
we conclude that the publication of the ReuieO
is to be discontinued, and that the difficulties
that have lately disturbed the democratic party
in that county have been amicably adjusted
We congratulate the democracy of Barry county
upon a result which will secure to them union
and consequent victory in the approaching po-
litical campaign.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

A Partisan newspaper makes the calculation
that an individual desiring to read all that has
been written during the last Is months upon the
Eastern question, would have to begin at the age
of 6, and read without interruption for a period
of 1914 years. There are $4,000 daily newspa-
pers, and these, at the rate of an hour apiece,
would require, for Is months, l49 years; there
are 1900 weekly and monthly publications,
which would demand 40 years; and lastly, $50
books and pamphlets have been published OIL
the subject, which might be devoured in year
1914 in all
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

NAPOLEON WANTS DIvoRcE.-The Paris
correspondent of the Montreal Witness, writes as
follows:
"The great question which occupies at pres
ent, the Court of France, is the divorce of the
Emperor. He no longer hopes to have any chill
dren by his present wife, and it is said that he
thinks of taking another. The reports not of.
fetal, but as it has appeared in several licensed
papers, the truth of it can scarcely be question.
ed. Napoleon is, however, very fond of his wife,
and the divorce will resemble in every point.
that of his uncle and Joseshine, who were, as
you know separated for the same resaon.-
Whether from this motive or any other, the En-.
press of French is looking very melancholy
1t is impossible to see her without being struck
by her expression of sadness. AS to the Empe
ror, he appears constantly calm and impertura-
bic.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07


HARpER.-The June number Of this popular
magazine (our copy Of which, by the way has
not been received) has made its appearance IN
town. and contains numerous choice articles
some of which are beautifully illustrated. The
leading article is entitled The Steppes, Odessa
and the Crimca." Napoleon Bonaparte," by
ABBOTT, and "The Newcomes," by THAcKE-
RAY, are continued. The editorial department
presents even more than its accustomed variety.
AT no time since the commencement OF this
magazine has it been SO attractive as at the pres
ent. No efforts have been spared on the part
of the publishers to adapt it to the tastes of
the great body Of the people, and their efforts
have been attended with the most signal success
as we'll as encouragement
The present number commences the ninth
volume, and the publishers announce that the
temporary obstacles occasioned by the destruc-
ton of their establishment, by fire, last winter,
have been wholly overcome, and that the work
will hereafter be issued with its former prompt
ness and elegance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

PUBLIC LANDs.-We hear that the President
has issued an order to the several Land Offices,
to withhold from sale or entry, all the unsold
government land lying on either side and with
in fifteen miles of the several railroad routes in
this state, to aid in the construction of which
bills, containing grants of public lands have al
ready passed the Senate. We are advised that
the same course has been taken in all the other.
states similarly circumstanced
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

The gnats of Arkansas seem to be as bad as
the fabulous mosquitoes of that State. The
Young American states that not less than one
hundred horses have been killed in Union Coun-
ty in the vicinity of the river by the gnats within
the past two or three weeks. These must be
the gnats that swallowed the camel"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

BUSTING ToMAToEs.-Those who love good
tomatoes will take pains TO cultivate them so as
to insure them as near as may be in their full
perfection. There is no other fruit that delights
more in sunshine and air than the tomato. They
should have therefore abundance of room, and
the vines be sustained from falling to the earth
have found stout bushes firmly set around the
plants to answer the purpose better than any
other method. The branches have room to ex-
tend themselves as they like, while the limbs Of
the brush keep them in their positions. BY this
method the fruit is more fully exposed to the
genial influence of the air and sunshine, where.
by it attains more delicious flavor, larger size
and comes quicker to maturity.
Rural New Yorker
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

AT a social party, where humorous definitions
was one of the games of the evening, the ques-
ton was put, What is religion? " Religion"
replied one of the party famous as a man of
business and man Of wit" religion is an in
surance against fire in the next world, Tor which
honesty is the best policy"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

eW@ The Saginaw Spirit Of the Times has
recently been enlarged and otherwise improved
in appearance. This move was in consequence
of rapid increase of patronage. The Spirit
of the Times is useful, deserving paper, of a
local character, and we are pleased to know that
its merits are duly appreciated by the people of
Saginaw county.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

THE FASHIONABLE LEcTURERs.-A Boston
paper says, that E. P. Whipple has lectured
ninety times the past season, and Bayard Tay-
Tor eighty-six. The editor of the Rutland
(vt.) Herald, speaking probability by authority,
adds
John G. SAKE has lectured to eighty-four
audiences in eleven different States of the
Union, and has travelled over ten thousand
miles to meet his engagements during the last
lecture season."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

A good story is told of Michigan man who
recently went down into Indiana to buy drove
of horses. He was longer than he intended to
be absent, and failed to meet business engage
ment. On being rather reproached for not be-
ing at home, he made due apology. 81 tell
you how 1t is, Squire, at every little darned
town they wanted me to stop and be President
Of Bank" Toledo Blade.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

raY" We are indebted to Hon. LEWIS CAss
for copy of his speech on the subject of The
Religious Rights of American Citizens residing
or travelling in Foreign Countries" delivered in
the Senate, May Is, 1854 also to Hon. SAMUEL
CLARK for copy of the Nebraska bill as finally
passed
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

LANDS RESERVED FROM SALE.-The Presi-
dent has ordered to be withdrawn from sale or
entry, the public lands along the route of the
o. and o., and other proposed railroads, in this
State and Wisconsin. This was done at the
solicitation of majority of the Michigan dele
cation in Congress, who, doubtless, anticipate
grant of lands to our State for railroad purpo-
ses. A bill providing for such an object, it will
be recolected, passed the Senate, some time
since, by decided majority. If successful in
the House, we may infer from this action of the
President that the bill will receive his approval
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

About a week ago, the wife of gentleman.
living in Dayton, Ohio, presented him with a.
baby which is perfect little wonder" It is.
boy, still living, apparently in good health,
and when born weighed just one pound: His
first bed common-sized dinner plate. The pa
rents are proud of the little fellow, and had his
daguerreotype taken.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

The oldest book in the United States, it is
said, Is manuscript copy of the Bible in the
possession of DR.. Witherspoon of Alabama,
written over thousand years ago on parch-
ment.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

SILVER IN New HAMPsHIRE.-A company
has been formed, and is sinking a shaft in Hook.
sett, N, H., in search of silver. The company
paid $500 for the land II is said that twenty
five years ago man named Eaton, found silver
enough there for six spoons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

COL Walker, President of the Republic of
Lower California, is wandering about the des-
erts OF the Colorado, with only about twenty
men with him. Most of his troops have joined
The Mexican robber, Melendrez.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

Brandy applications are recommended by a
western paper for badness, continued external
ly until the hair is well started, and Afterwards
taken in generous quantities internally TO c1'ach
the roots.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

The Adventists" in Salem, Massachusetts,
have appointed June 10th OF the present year
as the " fnality" Of this earth.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

EXcLUDED.-The Protestant Episcopal Con.
vention for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, now
in session at Pittsburgh, have refused admission
to delegates from the st. Thomas (Afrcan)
Church. The vote on their admission stood as
follows:
Clergy-70 ayes, 81 noes.
Laty-32 ayes, al noes, and delegation from
one church divided.
Both orders not concurring, the resolution was
negatived. This question was settled by the
N. Y. Diocese at its last Convention by the ad-
mission of colored delegates. We think the
spirit evinced by the Pennsylvania Diocese, in
this matter, is quite on par with the action of
those Northern religious bodies which refuse
all fellowship with Churches at the South that
admit shareholders into their communion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

New LAND OFFIcE.-The act establishing a
land office in the Lower Peninsula Of Michigan,
approved in April last, provides that all that por-
ton of the Lower Peninsula, north of the line
which divides townships twenty and twenty-one,
and all that portion of the Upper Peninsula
south of the line dividing townships forty-one
and forty.two, and west of range twelve west,
together with the islands in Green Bay, the
Straits of Mackinac, and Lakes Huron and
Michigan, which are situated north of the line
first mentioned and within the limits of this
State, exclusive of Drummond's Island and
its islets, be included in land district, to be
called the Cheboygan District; and that for the
sale of lands in said district, there be land of.
fee established at such point therein as the Pres
ident shall select.
In pursuance of this net the land Office for
the new district has been located at the town Of
Duncan, in the northern part of the Lower Pen
insula. CHAs. II. TAYLOR, Of Grand Rapids
has been appointed Register, and HIRAM A.
ROOD, Of this State, Receiver. Both Register
and Receiver are required to reside at the place
designated for the office.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

GOLD IN WASHINGTON TERRIToRY.-Ac cores
pendent of the Olympia Pioneer and Democrat,
writing from Steiacoom, under date of April
4th, announces the discovery of gold in that vi
entity. The writer says, zone of our citizens,
DR.. Muse, took his spade and pan at an early
hour this morning, and repaired to a spot at the
head of high water, dug out pan full of the
earth, washed the same, and found it to contain
handsome quantity of beautiful, real, simon
pure ore. Soon the news spread like wild fire
over the entire length and breadth of Steiacoom,
and men and boys were seen hurrying to the
spot, armed and equipped with shovels, picks
and pans. All went to work with high hopes
and hearty good WILL and none without success.
Some twenty-five dollars, probably, have been
washed out to-day, from a hole some two feet
square. One man washed out beautiful speci-
men of virgin god weighing two dollars
Claims are already being taken and companies
formed, and everything promises that the work
will be prosecuted vigorously and with success.
In a ravine some four hundred yards from Fort
Steilacoom, gentleman attached to the army re-
paired with the necessary implements, (after
hearing of the discovery in town. dug and wash
ed some of the dirt, and found handsome guam
tity of pure gold.
From these facts, the writer continues, | am
not only led to believe that our territory is rich
in minerals, but also that new era has dawned
upon u.s. and that henceforth we may reasonably
count upon gold as one of the staple productions
of our country" [Ch Dem. Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

GREAT WESTERN RAnRoAD.-We had to an
nounce last week, the dscOntinuance Of the
work upon the Sarnia branch of this great thor
oughfare. We are highly gratiied to learn that
later orders from the directors have occasioned
its resumption, and that it will now be prosecu-
ted steadily to completion. We are informed
by one of the contractors, that unless the ensu-
ing fall should turn out unusually unfavorable,
the grading will have been completed before
winter sets in, and that within one year from
this date, the road will be in readiness for the
cars.
The company have finally secured the right of
way through the Chippewa Reservation, just be-
low Sarnia, and have also purchased all the
ground desired for the purpose of depot, &C.,
all upon terms perfectly satisfactory to them
selves and to the Indians. The amount paid,
we understand was about $4,000; or $500
for the right of way, and $4,000 for four acres
ofground Port Huron Commercial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

UTAH-In the selections of news from Utah,
we notice the announcement of the death Of
William Richards, editor of the Deseret Ne,os.
At the funeral the Elder who conducted the SER
vices, made a prayer, of which the following Isl
specimen:
" Bless the widows Of thy servant Willard,
who are called to part with dear and beloved
companion. Inspire them with the power of
the Holy Ghost, and wisdom to bear with pa
thence and resignation, the trials they are called
to encounter, and to live in such a manner as to
prepare them to enjoy his society in the possess
ion of thrones, principalities, and powers in the
celestial world"
The same paper contains an address or SER
mon, delivered one Sunday, by Brigham Young.
1t is in the Joe Barker style, and conveys live
ly impression of the way in which matters are
conducted in the Salt Lake City.
"The expression that Old Zachary Taylor
was dead and in hell, and am glad ofit,which the
returning officers in their report alleged was
said by me, do not know that ever thought
| of it until heard Brocchus himself mention it
on the stand in the old Brewery.
"When he made the statement there, simply
bore testimony to the truth of it. But until
then do not know that it ever came into my
mind whether Taylor was in hell any more than
it did that any other wicked man was there. l
suppose he is where all the ignorant wicked arc
gone and where they will continue to 90. Tho
Bible declares that the Lord Almighty turns the
wicked into hell, with all the nations that forget
God. But did not suppose that Zachary Tay-
lor could be cassed with those that forget God,
for he never knew anything about him. | am
confident that such thing was never mentioned
by me-" bet. Times
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

Total number of children between and
years of age, 1764. Pro rata, 45 cents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

In the Indiana Penitentiary are 264 convicts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1854.

BUSINESS AFFAIRs.-Such items as we gather
under this head 90 to show that the present is
a season of unprecedented prosperity for our
town, and that the business transactions of the
year will, without doubt, far exceed in impor-
lance those of any preceding one. Money is
abundant Our merchants are selling more
goods than ever before, at more reasonable
prices, and to better class Of customers. La
boring men are crowded with employment at
high wages and are steadily acquiring the means
for future competency. The commerce of our
port, already great, is rapidly increasing. The
amount of shipments by way of the lake is es-
timated to be one-third greater now than it was
one year since. The forwarding business has
also met with corresponding increase, and in
fact, every branch of industry pursued among
us, has received a most vigorous impulse.
The present state of things, too, is founded
on substantial basis. 1t grows out Of no fc-
titious excitement, but is Legitimate result of
the natural advantages we possess, combined
with rapid development of the country around
u.s. Our business men have everything to en-
courage them and to stimulate them to further
enterprise. The same causes which contribute
to their present prosperity must continue to op.
crate, even on more enlarged scale, and render
the chances for their future ACKNOWLEDGEMENT still
more promising The country whose trade is
tributary to this place is not yet half settled
and it requires no extraordinary discernment to
foresee that it must, from this time forward, be
receiving great acquisitions to its population.
The market for such products of the country as
give support to our commerce is constantly
widening, and the inducements to increased pro-
duction will not for years be less powerful than
at present. These things, in connection with
the location of our town, situated as it is, on an
excellent natural harbor, and at the outlet OF
the most important river flowing into the upper
lakes, marks this point as one of the most for
tunate business localities in Western Michigan
and ensures for it at least considerable future
increase in wealth, population and trade.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07

SCHOOL MoNEY.-The apportionment of Pri-
mary School Interest Money, for the several
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07
FOREIGN NEWS.

Later Jsoa Europe !--ArrivaI Of the Asia -
Repel Bombardsd-RuSsian Defeats on the
Danube!
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-05-03
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Telegraphio.

FURTHER BY THE PACITIC-.Ne,c York, May
1.-The news from the seat of war is indefinite.
Sir Charles Napier's fleet consisting of 81 sail,
left Kioge Bay and put to sea eastward, with
the supposed intention of attacking the Russian
squadron
The frigate Tribune, having made the first
prizes of the war-fve Russian merchant YES
sels-had rejoined the fleet. The prizes were
loaded with lead and sulphur, from Lubec.
Navigation is fast opening.
The Russians were dismantling the island for
tresses, and burning and removing their ship
pi g-retiring with their guns to the main land.
Admiral Descheniers had sailed with the French
squadron to join Napier.
In the Black Sea the allied fleets had sailed
from Varna towards Sebastopol, since which
nothing had been heard from them, except a
rumor that they were blockadingond preparing
| to attack Odessa.
No important fighting has taken place on the
Danube, but sanguinary skirmishes daily occur
Mustapha Pacha, with his main force Of so ,00C
men, was at Karasa, agd was likely to hold Te-
herovia, Wolla.and Knsleniska. The Russians
maintained themselves in Dobrudscha
GREAT ExcITEMRNTIN LOUISVILLE. Matt ana
Robert J. Ward louisville, April 90, 8!
o'clock at night.-Between six and eight thous
| and persons are congregated at the court house
Resolutions have been passed expressive Of til,
opinion of our citizens of Hardin county, the
verdictof the jury in the case Of Matt Ward
and of Wolfe, one of the attorneys for the de
| fence. Twelve persons are to be burned in eff
| fgy, and the excitement is intense.
LOUISVILLE, May lat the meeting on Satur
| day night, resolutions were passed requesting
John J. Crittenden toresign his seat in the U
s Senate, and also Wolfe to give up his seat il
thesState Senate, Matt Ward was requested +
leave the State.
| The mob proceeded to the house of Robert j.
Ward, and burnt efhgies of Matt and Robert d
the front door The wood work caught fire
but was extinguished before much damage ha,
| been done a5.5g- a.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-05-03
THE FLOWERS.
From the Spanish d juan Tsla.s |

from me Spanish o. Iudn Fsfasst
Oh Flowers, sweet and fair! Spring mp, appear,
Bedecb the earth's wide botom children dear
OF laughing Spring, and mother Flora kind!
And to Aurora's penrly tears uphiud
Your sweet, and blushipg buds, and foliage grsen.
Oh, Flowers divine I feel tbs air serene
Imbucd with your delicious, sweet perfume;
And breast and nostril cannot e'er consume
The amber gales, that from the meadows spring,
And to the smell their fragrant odors fling.
What infinite displays Of colog, bright
Are crowded thick upon tn astonished sight
What niceties Of shade what magic lies
Within the tints, which skillful pencil signs, ID,
But alb in vain, on canvai to transfer
Both art and nature in one task concur,
And to produce you, both their powers bend,
Oh, Flewers beautiful! and both to Blend
Thsir skill and graces for your bright array,
But ali alas! raayhap single day @
Your proud luxariance may terminate
An emblem sad, but true. Of human fate
And yet o surer life than human breath
For, if the ferEsnt summer is your death,
From cut your shady sepuchre, sweet May,
Liftup your heads to bloom snether day.