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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
To Lumbermen.

lust printed and for sale at the Times Office o
81 very neat and convenient table of sawlogs re-
duced TO board measure-the calculations are cor
rect and reliable, and the size and shape convent
for use.
Every man engaged in numbering ought to be
provided with this table, to enable him TO make
his own calculations on the contents Of logs. The
expense Is but trihing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
A Card,

PORTER having associated with himself i'm
IL. business. James Blair, John Mathison, Hen
ry Spring and Benz. +. Porter, the business will be
conducted from this date under the name and frm
of PORTER, BLAIR G. Co.
Grand Rapids, January 9, 1854
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
CAIN & CUSHWAY.

General dealers I'm Dry Goods and Groceries.
"AVING just received their winter stock, in
IL Guiding large assortment of AXES and
all kinds of Provisions, are now ready to supply
the wants of their customers cheap for cash. or in
exchange for lumber.
The highest cash price will be paid for Shingles,
Bolts and all kinds OF Lumber.
Forwarding and Commission business will re-
ceive prompt attention, charges reasonable
The undersigned also continue to occupy the
Oceana House, which has been recently repaired
and re-furnished throughout Every thing neces-
sary for the comfort of man or beast will always
be on hand at this House, and will be furnished on
short notice.
[Ly- Carriages and horses are constantly in
readiness to convey those in quest of business or
pleasure into the adjoining country.
1923 IT, CAIN & CUsHwAY.
White Lake, November, 30, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

ESTRAY-Camei into my enclosure, on or about
IL the first of December last one Red Hefer.
about three years od--no artificial marks.
S. L. LOWING.
Georgetown, January g. 1854. I129 w4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

MORE Trimmings, received this morning by
INl the Pacific, another lot Of velvet ribbons,
gimps, brads and fringcs, also anew article ofvel
vet buttons of different colors we are now prepar-
ed with trimmings of all sorts, to fit out from silk
to calico dresses FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. 30, 1854.
TINE best assortment of Tin Ware in town, can
Il be found at the store of
HAxToN CUTLER WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
The Old Cataract

TN full blast again. New arrival of Choice APP
Il Piles, Candies, Nuts, Fresh Oysters, Soap, Cas-.
STA, Nutmegs, Cloves Peppersauce, Pickles, Sar-
dimes, Herring, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco,
Brooms, Pocket Combs, Percussion Caps, Pipes
Mustard, and Crackers. III. Eaton.
Grand Haven, January 2S 1854. 1882 IT,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

TINE heaviest assortment of ready made Cloth
l. ing Flannel Knit, Hickory and Fine Shirts
brought into Grand Haven, can be found at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

JOSEPH LASSAR, Barber and Hairdresser.-
Office on the second floor of Shelby Hall, oppo-
site Ferry & Sons store He has lately fitted up
his rooms and will be happy to wait on his GUS
toners, to their satisfaction.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

TSTRAYED from the subscriber, about the first
~ of August last, small red Cow, one horn q
little short, and notch cut in one ear.
Any information relative to said cow left at the
Post Office in Grand Haven, will be thankfully re-
ceived and all reasonable charges paid.
j. G. LEMON.
Grand Haven, Nov. 90 1858. [124w5
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

A TTENTION, LUMBERMENl I'VE wish it
IA expressly understood that we pay the high
Pine Logs. Lumber and Shingles
Feb. 3D. 1854. GILBERT Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

NOTICE.-Came into my enclosure, on the 2ith
~ ult., at Port Sheldon, one yoke of red oxen,
six or seven years old; also one red heifer, two
years old The owner is requested to call, prove
property, pay charges and take away
[124 wa VIM. j. BARKER.
Grand Haven, Dec. 3.,1S53
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
Meats, Groceries, Provisions, &C., &c.

Meats, Groceries, Provisions, &C., &c.
TIME undersigned has opened MEAT MAR
i KET and GROCERY STORE where he is dali
ly receiving fresh supplies of the choicest kinds Of
Meats and Fowls, of all sorts, which he feels con-
fdent can, and will, be sold for ready pay to suit
the closest buyers; and with the aid Of Samuel
Young, who will be ever ready as well as the I'M
dersgned, to wait upon and if possible to give sat-
isfacton TO all that may favor him with CALL
Beef or Pork corned to order, at reasonable
rates
N. b. The highest market price will be paid in
cash, for Beef or Sheep on foot. First door above
Mr.. Ferry's dwelling house.
LEVI SHACKLETON, Proprietor.
Grand Haven Nov. %, 1853 122 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

NOTICE.-We are prepared, as usual, to make
~ advances Of Cash, Grain and Merchandise.
10 assist those who have pine timber, and wish to
contract logs.
Feb. %, 1851 GILBERT & Co,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
Oakland and Ottawa Railroad.

TIME Stockholders of the Oakland and Ottawa
i Railroad are hereby notified that payment is
required upon the subscriptions to the Stock of
said Company, at the rate of five per cent per
month, on the first day of every month, to the
Treasurer. BY order of the Directors.
Payment by subscribers in Ottawa County, may
be made to H. Pcnnoyer, Esq, Agent at Grand
Haven. &. &. TROwBRIDGE, Treasurer
Grand Haven Dec 6, 1853. 124 If
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

A CARGO, by the schooner Magic, has just ar
n rived from Chicago consisting of Dried APP
pes beans, onions, potatoes, pork, beef lard, but
ter, corn and oats which are for sale at +. Sons.
Grand Haven, Oct. %, 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

ID IBBONS Ribbons, a winter stock of bonnet
III and other ribbons, for sale by +. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

WINDOW Curtain Paper received this morn
w ing, and for sale at F.& Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

NJ OIlCE.-1aving sold our stock of Merchan-
~ disc, to Messrs. Haxton, Cutler & Warts we
wish all those indebted to us, by note or book ac-
count, to settle without delay
February %, 1854. GILBERT g. Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

LII of Haxton, Cutler & Warts Mt less money
than any other store in town. Our stock consists
of Tweeds, Broadcloth, Kentucky Jean and SAITH
nett Coats, and Pants Denim Overalls and Sacks
striped Shirts, Red and Blue Flannel Shirts &C.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

MILL Files, Hand Saw, and Cross Cut files Just
Nl received az the Drug and Variety Store, Mill
Point L. NJ. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

COFFIN Trimmings at the Mill Point Drug and
~ Variety Store. l.. NJ .. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

OUR stock of Dry Goods Groceries, Hardware
" and Crockery, win be sold at very small adj
Goods. Now is your time for bargains. Call at
the new store of HAxToN CUTLER & WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

VNTINTER Whale OIL Linseed oil, Buffalo white
Wv lead, new stock at Mill Point.
J.. nj. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

CUTLERY. Pocket Knives, Razors, knives and
~ forks scissors, at the Variety Store, Mill Point
L. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

TOUR. and SIX shilling Tea. call and see it, at
IL Smiths, Mill Point. Don't buy unless you
like it,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

DOwDER, Shot, Lead common and water proof
Il caps, new supply at the Drug ana variety
store, Mill Point. L. M. .. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

DADWAY'S MEDICINES, at the Drug and
III Variety Store, Mill Point. L. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

q UGARS-A new supply, cheaper than ever sold
- at Mill Point of the quality at the drug and va
riety store. l.. M. s. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
+ AIDES Cloaks, ready made, for sale at M!Is
IL Point by l.. M. D. SMITH

Books, and Diaries for 1854
lXl. The books are here and the year is coming
Come and get one before they are gone.
Mill Point, Dec. 5, 1888 l.. M ,. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

+ CAN supply country merchants and others
i with EPSON and Glauber Salts Sal Soda, Viii
ting Chalk &c, in quantities and at prices to suit
Mill Point, Nov. &c, f72I l.. nj. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

ENGINE AND BOILER, Eighteen Horse Pow
~ era good one-for sale.
I5tfI HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

DuLvERISED Flax seed and Slippery Elm, at
l. the Drugstore Mill Point.
Nov. &c. I72l L. Ms. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
HATS and CAPS.

II OSSUTH, Hungarian, Union, Plush, Beaver
IN Jockey, and other styles Hats and Caps, are
for sale at FERRY e. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

CIGARS!- Jenny Lind" and the Lone Star"
FERRY a. SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

X INGHAMS, Prints, Shirtngs, Delaines, AL
VI pacas and Thibet cloth, at FERRY g. Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

DLANK Books can be had at the Drug and Va
ID riety Store, Mill Point L. NJ D. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

TONER'S TOOLS--such as Chisels, Squares,
81 Hammers, Hatchets, ADDS, Augers, Gimlcts,
Hand and Back Saws, Chalk Lines and Screw
Drivers, at FERRY o. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

DRESS Goods and trimmings. Prints, Pelalnes,
~ Alpaccas. a new and large lot, at the Drug
and Variety Store Mill Point. l.. M. 3. SMITH.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
Great Britain and France.

Mr.. Walsh. the foreign correspondent
Of the n. i. journal Of Commerce,
writes az Follows:--"Snmc ofmy French
acguaiu,anccs-old politicians who STU
dy events and documen,s.--haSo come
to tho following differences. Tho cabl,
nets ofGrca, Britain and France seized
tho frs, demands of Russia on the Porte
as q pre,cxt for League, tho purpose OF
which was to arrest, in general, the ng'
srandiseneRt Of Russia; they agreed TO
try how far the Ottoman power could
be mado subservient or subsidiary to
that ond; they stimulated and counseied
the Sultan and the Divan in warlikc de-
termination and effort; they are enconr'
aged by the result; they can dissemb!e
no longer; tho Gear hos understood them
from the outset, aud, using like feints,
has ma'ured his preparations for a nigh
" conaict.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
Skies Frightening 1.-The better time
cOming"-.. Slackwater sure!

We take no little pleasure is laying before
our readers the act. just passed by the Leg
islalurc of Pennsylvania, requiring the Mon.
Nav. Co. to complete the improvement TO
the State Line in two years-or, il ss5,oOo
additional stock is subscribed-wiihln Que
wear from this date. II will now devolvc
upon The Farmers, Miliers, &c. OF Fayeiic
and Greene, and those higher up tho River.
with the long purses, to furnish the means,
and they surely will not hesitate, when the
value OF their own real estate is 10 be dot
bled by the operation, and there is besides
guarantee Of 6 per cent in'eres. on the in
reslment. We should like TO suy more on
this subject, but cannot this week for want
Of room. Roll on the ball, gentlemen!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
EUROPEAN; INTELLIGENCE.

i,y, the arrival ar tho steamship Asia
n.. ;hSgc; three days later intelligence
from liverpool, giving us news from the
non, Of war up 10 the 9th of January.
and from England 10 the morning of'ho
la,h. The accounts, though not ut all
definite with respect to certain peace
ar a general war, nevertheless look
more pacific than they did a few days
,;,ce. Tho Car, j. is said. processes
h;msc,finclincl to make peace, and docs
ro. look urpr the entry ofthc combined
.lee,s into the Black Sen, as Q cause for
,,,,roclaiming hostilitics against England
sht, France; nothing, however, is post
1 ,iyvly known beyond tho fact that the
Russians ambassadors have not yc, been
recalled. although they stand prepared
;, leave Paris and London At any mo.
mont. The Sultan lae consented 70 &C.
nnen negotiations with Russia, the con,
Fsrence 10 be held in neutral city, and
The articles Of agreement 10 be based
npnn propositions already prepared ~ by
The four pawers, consented To by tho lh'
van, and recognized by tho Sultan
In the meanwhile, however, the war
continues, and for the most part, has re-
sul,ed iavorably for the Turks. On the
srh Of January tho Turks ssormcd the
Russian camp q: ci,alc, nenr Kalaf'''
and nchierrl a complete victory. tho
Russians losing 2soogtncn. A second
joly Of Russians, eighteen thousand
s,rons, sen; to tciaiorec their friend. at
t,i,ale, was met tfy',he Turkssaaring
thei, advance, and routed wiih loss.
In Asia tho Turks arc less successful;
nut rs All Pacha has been superseded
~ General Guyon. there is yet hope
tina, their losses in that quarter may ne
retrieved.
From England there is nothing new
,cyona an iScrrasc IN Tho price of f"o"
rSronrhnu, tho Kingdom, leading to sew
.rrl rip,s in Dcvoushire, which were
moi oneAea until the military wero order
ed nu,. :. j.,
The iuian, Princess of Spain has died
very suddenly, and by some j: is Thought
N a mysipr;ous manner. Of which the
shameless condnc; OF the queen offers
tho readiest solution.
Alarmed by the Turkish successes
the Emperor of Austria wa' about To
i.avo an interview wi,l the Gar oil
Warsaw.
Persia has become moro paci!leaIIy
inclined, The Afghan pienipotcn''ary
omitted the Persian court on,hc appear
auce az the Russian Envoy. The
AG.bars threaten To invade the Persian
territory if,hc :cliah enters upon an al
,iaucc wi,h Enssia.-{iome Castle.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
TIE REVOLUTION IN CHINA,

The dates from China 10 November
10Th gives no reliable information OF the
large rebel army which started from
Maxim somc elk months since TO cap.
Iture Pckin, the capital of tho Empire.
The Annoy rebels, however, have been
obliged to evacna,c that city, which has
been rc.occupied by the lmperiaIists,
who are said 10 haze committed horrible
atrocities. The Annoy rebels, it will
be remembered, arc in no way connect.
cd with the Nankin rebels; at leas;
such is the opinion of the well inio'm'
ed foreigners in China.
\ friend has furnished us with q copy
Of the North China Herald Of October
29,h. This paper contains tran'la'Ions
from the Pckin Gazette. the Imperial
organ. II we are to believe the report
in Ibis paper, the rebels are hardly be-
set, and will scarcely reach the capital,
if they are no, beaten back OF annihila'
ted. The Pckin Gazette, however, not.
wilhstam'ing its Imperial orig'n' has
mos, unuuthful reputation.
In the first place, tho Gazette com,
plains that the Tartar troops which the
Emperor has called TO his aid from Mon
rrclia are creating disturbances. and are
likely to prove quite as misehievo"s MS
tho rebels whom they are called upon
to attack.
Various successes on the north bank
Of Yellow river are reported. showing
that the rebels have actually crossed
that river. On the 5,l Of August the
rebels were attacked and beaten back
with tho loss of 1000 men. On the
10Th of August another Imperial vict"'
ry is reported a, Hwae.Khins.too. in
which eigh, or nine hundred Of the rch'
els are reported 10 have been killed, but
i. does not appear that the rebels we'e
aislotlgcd from their position in ,ha,
CITY. Accounts. Of other notions are
riycn, bu, they rlqipo, appear credible
At the end of'caehS Export "t VICTORY
the Emperor cries nptlha, n0p the reh'
eis must he redacsrto the last extremi'
-, aud can be easily ex crmina'e'. he
is evidently kept in utter ignorance OF
wha, is really going on,
An Imperial Project named Chang
has issued a proclamation TO the inhan''
,an's Of Shanghai, announcing that he
has assembled an army 10 attack tho
Gig. lie asks The well-iisposeh cit''
zcas To join him. adding that, it they
bring with them the head Of any chief
rebel. they will be received with addi'
,iunnl fnvpr. lfthcy do not come, when :,
The city is taken it will he 10" late; all
will he treated alike; in other words, a
general massacre will take place.
The interior Of China appears 10 be
in horrible state Of anarchy, and be.
FIRE Ike country again comes under n
sable government great suffering ana
loss oflirt mas, eusue.- Boston lfcref-
Ter.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

GEnwa% EXPEDITION 10 soSoEA,--.
The Alta California notices the arriSa!
of,he barguc Tryphenia, from cfuaymas'
having on boord a German who is dosi.
rous Of inducing Germans 10 emigraie
10 Sonora. A number Of Germans in
San Francisco propose forming com,
pany To 90 thilner. The company will
he composed only of Germans. They
desire M American. no English, no
French; none Of any nation save Ger
mans. This cxclusivcncss is not because
thew have any objection to persons OF
other nations, hut because they go upon
invitation Of Governor Gandara, who in
yi,es none but Germans. The Spanish
Americans, are particularly partial To
lie Germans. Tho latter learn the
Spanish readily, and arc sociable and
intelligent. The company will be COIN
posei oronc hundred persons, il 50 ma
ms can he induced 10 join them. They
will % provided with arms aud tools
for .uiuing. md will obtain passports
! from the Mexican consul. They will
start in about three weeks, and proceed
III Ciuavmus hy water, aud thence 10
HermosiIlo, and at tina, poin, determine
mon the course for the future. II in-
formation Of the success Of the Gllihns-
mrs should arrive before they stait, they
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
Great Fire in New Orleans. Ten Steam
boats Destroyed.
New YonK, February G.

Ten Steamboats,, including the Chas'
Bclcl,cr, Na,chez. Tiah. Lima, Mohe.
gan, md Saxon caught fire to day, and
were burnt so seriously as to be render
ca worthless. Tho steamer sullana'
with Madame Soutag on board, was on
fire, bu, the boat and lady escaped, five
whites aud ,hirty-,wo negroes persisted
All the frcigh, on the boats was destroy
cd, together with, u barge. which was
heavily loaded with produce; Also a
large amount on the lcvcc. The loss ID
estimated a, nearly one million.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


The committee for Courts Of Justice
through their Chairman, Mr.. Wallace,
made the following report:
The committee for Courts of Justice
have, according to order, had under con-
sidera,ion the petitions Of sundry ci'i-
zcus Of tho commonwealth to them re-
fercd, praying for the passage of a law
prohibiting, within this commonwealth,
Inc sale or barter Of any intoxicating
liquors except for sacramen'al, medicl'
NIL and mechanical use, under such pen.
allies, and with such provisions as will
make the law cfeciuai, especially pro.
v;ling lha, all intoxicating liquors found
TO be kept for sale contrary to law, shall
he destroyed, and with farther provis-
ion that the law shall not take effect I'M
Ill i, shall have been submitted 10 the
voters of Virginia, at the polls, when,
if majority Of them in every county
and city shalt approve tho law, it shall
lie in force throughout tho State; hut il
approved by msjjori,ies in some Of the
counties and cities only, thcn to he ci-
fect;yc in such counties only snd have
come TO a resolution ,heroupon, as the
opinion Of this committee, that the pray
CT Of the said petitions be rejected,
The same committee reported on va
rious similar petitions which had been
to them referred, and came TO a similar
resolution in all cases.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11

We had another fire on Saturday nigh,
last. About II O'Clock fire broke out ia
the brick stables belonging TO the Western
Stag Company, on Fifth street, and cpnsa.
med one OF the buildings, exceptihe walls
BY the prompt and united efforts oflhe fit
companies, the main building, with ihs hor.
ses, stages, omnibusses, hacks, &c, were ca.
we'd. The fremen did themselves gfeal Gre.
dit. The loss is not great. and the damage
will be easily repaired.
The Ohio river is getting down again..-
The large boats are laying up Some Of them
are aground down the liver. The second.
class boats are taking the trade again, and
business will diminish considerably. Il is
hoped that The river will soonibe up again.
os there are immense amounts Of freight to
come and 60.
The Railroad is doing great business
It would aslonish any one 10 see theim.
uense amount Of pork and other freight
shipped fIom this poin, to the Eastby Rail
road.
see tina, you have the times Of departure
Of the passenger train stated wrong in nv
las, letter. They leave here at o a: NJ. and
s P. NJ. and return al S A. N. and ] P. NJ
An extra train runs between this city and
Moundssile and Cameron daily.
As your Assistant Editor was here last
week, he will doubtless give notice Of az.
fairs in Wheeling, in his lettings BY The
Way" SO will quit.
Yours as ever, w. DIS.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
Tuesday, January 81, 1854.
SENATE.

On motion of Mr.. Stuart, the Senate
took up and passed joint resolution
DECLARING that it shall be the duty of the
Auditor Of Public Accounts to furnish
from time to time, printed forms to the
clerks of the several county courts OF
the returns necessary TO DO made by
Ministers of the gospel under tho Sc
conl section Of IN act passed 1lth
April, 1858, entitled an act concerning
tho registration of births, marriages
and deaths, and that said clerks distrib-
ute the same among the Ministers of
their several counties authorized 10 per-
form the rites of ma,rimony.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-11
WroxrsDAr, February, !, 1851
SENATE.

Giving tho consent Of this State to
tho purchase, hy the United States, of
a lot of land in the city Of Wheeling,
for tho purpose Of erecting thereon n
building for Custom House, Post OF:
fee, Conrt.Rooms and other offices of
tho United Sta,es, and exempting said
lot and buildings from State aud city
taxes. Passed, ayes 90, noes nonc.l
On motion of Mr.. Amber, the com.
mite on Agriculture was instructed to
enquire into tho oxpcdiency of proyi.
ding for tho revision aud completion Of
the GeologicuI Map and Survey of tho
State heretofore made by Professor
Rodgers, und tue publica'io" Of the
same.