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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
THE GRAND RIVER TINES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL a5, 1855.

SANE LAW Us. MAINE LAw.-The following
ridiculous, absurd and fool-hardy advertisement,
of New York Liquor manufacturer, appeared
in the Tribune, of the 10th inst The new pro.
hibitory law of that State seems to have fully
aroused him to true sense of his real position.
Notwithstanding his very forcible arguments in
respect to the mighty achievements of men
through the fundamentally of this potent aux
iiary, and its existence so necessary to pre-
eerve mankind in their present enlightened con-
dition, and prevent their sinking to the degreda-
ton of tho savage, we think Mayor Wood
will leave no means untried to convince him of
the necessity of a compliance with the law, al.
though it must be very great sacrifice of con-
science on his part so to do. But here is the
advertisement with its beautiful philosophy:
"As the mean-minded Maine men, mean to
destroy one of the most useful articles God has
made for man, both mentally, incidentally, me-
financially, and chemically, God did not save a
teetotaler at the deluge, for Noah, who con-
structed the ark. made liquor and used it as a
beverage. Neither Christ nor Washington con-
fined themselves to the beverage made for
brutes, viz: water. Most of the traitors in
the times that tried mems souls were teetotal-
ers The most enlightened nations use it,
England passed a prohibitory law about the
year l4OO and repealed it shortly after; also
passed second prohibitory law about l74O and
repealed the same six years afterward. 1t is,
therefore, necessary that the matter should be
thoroughly Investigated, as it contains more OF
the combined mechanical qualities than any 9th.
er substance on earth. Its use ought not to be
disputed as beverage. 1t has brought to the
minds of men some of the most useful inven-
tons in the world, which would have remained
dormant without. IT'S the blood of matter and
must be more of a blessing than a curse. II
not used for century our defendants would
become so degenerate Gf at the expiration OF
that time they were allowed its use) as to be
unable to control themselves any more than the
untutored savage of the present time. With
liquor and a lever | can produce mechanical
combination beyond any human calculation.
will follow no business which cannot advocate
and will continue my business the same as usu.
al until I'm troubled, tried and found guilty by
the higher law. My country customers and
New York friends, come on with your orders
as usual.
{Sigued) WILLIAM SNED1KER,
9th Mars Distillery."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

PRoHIBIToRY Law AMONG THE CHINESE
The most curious item Of the Chinese news re-
ceived, relates to proclamation by Yang the
Eastern Prince, on the subject of temperance.
In this he proclaims Gods adherence of drunk
enness, and says he has sent down his holy
command forbidding men to drink wine. Yang,
therefore, forbids all Princes and Mobiles, Min
listers of State and people, brethren and sisters,
to indulge in the use of wine, even privately,
under the penalty Of being Immediately be-
headed. This is stronger than the Maine Law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
FOPEGN NEWS.

HALIFAX, April l3.
The Royal mail steamship America, Capt.
Long, arrived at this portast night en- route for
Boston where she will be &c tomorrow A. NJ,
so that the mails will doubtss reach N. Y, by
midnight on Saturday.
The steamship Canada whic was detained at
Boston till Saturday 18th ult, aned out at Liv-
erpool, Thursday 29th ult. -,
The Americas advices are tothe Alst, three
days later than those received bthe Washing
ton. v
Affairs in the Crimea have hdergone no
change and we have nothing imptant to report
from that locality.
Attention was wholly concenuted on the VI
emma conference, which is represdted as beingln
great difficulty upon the all impdant third point
so much so indeed that the demlds of the allies
had been much modified.
The Russian Penpotentarllad referred the
matter to st. Petersburgb AM nothing further
could be done till reply wasfeceived
The French Minister of Forlgn Affairs had al
so been In London to conferwith the English
Cabinet upon the momentou question.
In the Liverpool cotton market an active
speculative demand existed, ind buoyant ttne
prevailed. Sales of the wee about $4,000 pa es
of which nearly one-third VS. taken by specon-
tors and exporters. Breadshffs with the exceP-
ton of Indian Corn had Undergone a slight ID
cline, and general dullness rovailed in the MAJ
ket.
Provisions also were somewhat depresse''
and quotations rather lowe than those oy ''e
Baltic.
The London money marlst was easier ard
consols showed a slight alvance' closing y
90 l-8.
New YORK, Apri l3.
The America reached Halifax last eveting at
7 clock. and sailed for Boston at IL.
The main interest Of her news centresin tie
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

DRowNED.-The dead body of man was
found floating in the river, just below the ware.
houses, in this village, on Tuesday morning
18th inst. From papers found on his person.
his name was ascertained to be Ephraim Palm
err, supposed to have been lost from the schoon-
er New Hampshire, while in port, some time
last fall. A Jury of Inquest was summoned
before M. b. HorKINs, Esq. The verdict of
which was, Accidental drowning"
Also the body of James A. Harley, from
Monterey, Schuyler" drowned some time last
fall, was found floating in the Bayou, above
Ferry's Point The Jury of Inquest before
WIN. M. FERRY, Jr., returned verdict of "Ac.
cdenta drowning"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

e8y" The April number of Harper's Maya
zine has made its welcome appearance. The
visit to the Dead in the Catacombs of Rome
is really something new and interesting, finely
illustrated with numerous engravings Of inter.
esting objects presented at every step of the
curious visitor. This, alone, is worth the sub
scription price of the volume. Other matters
of deep interest fill the remaining pages of the
number.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
FROM HA VANA.

WASHINGTON, April 8. F
The Union this morning announces still an
other Cuban outrage. The brig X. X. Hick-
man, from Boston for Matanzas, when few
miles from Cuba was fired at three times by a
Spanish cruiser. The first ball was thrown a.
stern of the brig, when she showed her colors.
The second was fred ahead, and the third with
the supposed intention of hitting the vessel
After an examination of her keepers she was al.
lowed to proceed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

DEATH OF Mrs. LEWIS CAss JR.-The Paris
correspondent Of the N. Y. Commercial Adler
tiSer, under date of March 18th, writes as fol-
lows:
ave have just received from Rome the mel
ancholy intelligence of the sudden death of Mrs.
Cass, the wife of the United States Minister,
at that city, and late Miss Ludlum, of New
York. Mrs Cass died the third of March, from
congestion of the brain, caused by taking hot
bath too soon after eating. She was seized in
the bath and lived but an hour, unconscious.
Mrs. Cass was married to Mr.. Cass, in the
month of May last, 10 this city. She was a
young lady remarkable for her accomplishments
and personal attractions, and her death is very
much regretted by the large circle of friends
whom she had gained in Paris and Rome, du-
ring her residence in those cities"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

~ Godey's Ladys Book, for May is before
US with the attractions usually found in each
number of this celebrated Magazine. We are
happy to know that goody number of our la.
dies have become subscribers to this highly in
teresting periodical, and hail its appearance with
transports of pleasure. Indeed, nobody should
deprive herself of a perusa of the interesting
reading matter so choicely selected for her ben.
eft and amusement. -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
New YORK, April II.

=. "" Ao'h, ThPiH y.
II is stated that the March earnings of the Pa
mama Railroad were about 100000
The motion for an injunction against the MIC
aragua Transit Co., by G. B. Allen and Others,
is to be further prosecuted. the plaintiffs having
moved for leave to amend their complaint so as
to bring in the Company as defendants
The annual election Of officers of the Tam
many Society took place last night and result
ed in the success of the fusion ticket which is
understood to be favorable to the acquisition Of
Cuba, and antagonistic to the Maine Law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
BosTON, April ID

The Halifax Journal of the 9th reports the ar
rival of 60 more men from Boston, for the For
eign Legion, who had been induced to 60 there
under the supposition that they were wanted to-
work on Railroad. Finding out their mistake
all the men refused to enlist. Finally arrange
ments were made to give them work.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

JUVENILE ASYLUM LocATED.-The site for
this institution provided for by the last Legis-
lature has been at last selected at lansing
The location is on the opposite side of the river
Immediately in front of the Capitol and about /
of mile distant therefrom. The location is a
beautiful elevation, containing in all % acres,
and is every way proper selection. The lot is
the alteration of the citizens of Lansing, and
speaks we'll for their liberality.
We understand that it is the intention of the
Board of control to have the building enclosed
by autumn. Dem. 81 Ina.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
COLUMBIA. April l3.

A letter to the Charleston Courier, by the Is.
abel. states that another American citizen, Chas
A. Peak, dentist at Trinidad de Cuba, was ar.
rested on the 9Th, and brought to Havana, and
placed in the Barrack. He is totally ignorant
of the nature of the offence charged against
him. His wife and his mother both live in New
York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The Collector of New York has handed to the
Mayor of that city a letter received from the u.
s. Consul at Zurich, in Switzerland, announcing
that the Swiss government are forwarding three
hundred and twenty paupers to that port, via Ha-
vre.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

INSANITY OF QUEEN VIcToRIA.-It is said in
diplomatic circles at Washington, that private
despatch had reached that city, saying that
Victoria was fast going the way of her ances-
ors-that is, becoming deranged, the symp-
toms having shown themselves in her recent ill
ness.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The agents of the Rothschilds, it is said, have
made heavy contracts of late for Lake Superior
copper, for export to France. II is considered
of more value than any other copper found in the
world, as it contains considerable portion of
silver. The copper is melted, refined and the
silver carefully separated.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

GROUND OF DIvoRcE.-The Jones county
Agricultural Society, of Iowa, among other sa-
pient resolutions, has resolved that the inability
of wife to make bread is a sufficient cause for
divorce.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
Boston, April Is.

Boston, April is.
The Royal mail steamship Arabia has been
re-chartered in England for the Crmea. She
is to carry Cavalry horses at flOO sterling per
day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

~" For intelligence from the Crimea and
the progress of the Vienna Conference, we re-
fer our readers to the Telegraphic news in an
other column.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
New York, Aprill6

Mayor Wood will publish proclamation to-
morrow, to the effect that he considers 1t his
duty, and that therefore it his intention to en-
force the Maine Law to the full extent of his.
power. 9 gls 5a4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Commodore Vanderbilt has reduced the price
of passage in his new line of European steam.
ers, for first cabin from $3.50 to $llO, second
cabin, from $50 to $50.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
TELEGRAPH NE WIS.

HARRIsByRGH, April l3.
Gov. Pollock has signed the new Liquor Law
of this State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The Miami and Erie Canal is now open and in
good navigable order from Cincinnati to Toledo.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
BROOKLYN, April II

BROOKLYN, April II.
Mayor Hall of Brooklyn publishes proclama-
ton on the subjects of the orohbitory Liquor
Law, which he intends to sustain to the utmost
of his power. ~ ,ttl 1-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

eW" The Northern Light has arrived with
the latest intelligence from California
Meggs 0he great forger) with his family and
suite made his appearance at Talcahuana, Chill,
January l4th. The bark America, upon which
they arrived, was reported last from Schiti,
up for sale. She had her papers which were
deposited in the office of the U. s. Consul
The Consul Immediately addressed a letter to
our Minister at SantiSzo, informing him of
Meiggs arrival, and l.9,laSst'ug advice and in
struction.
In the absence of any treaty with Chill pro-
viding for the surrender of fugtives from JUS
tice nothing Of course could be done, unless it
should be a resort to abduction, which it was
presumed would not be attempted
Meiggs is reported to be much out of health,
and destitute of funds having taken away with
him only five or six thousand dollars.
Capt. Seaman, of the America, had returned
to San Francisco The occasion of his arrival
was exciting much interest and speculation.
sY" The steamer Clyde arrived at Havana,
on the 9Th inst, from Vera Cruz, bringing late
advices from Mexico
Everything seems to indicate the speedy fall
of Santa Ana. The report of Col. Morences
disaffection and subsequent capture and execu-
ton is said to have been fable to entrap AL
varez
Accounts from the South were favorable IN
Alvarez. The universal opinion is that Santa
Ana will be obliged to fly his country. 1t is
also evident that the allied powers have stimu.
lated the Mexican internal connection in order
to bring Mexico on their side and identify her
with Cuba.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

WASHINGTON, April Is.
The Cabinet is entirely harmonious on the
ACuban question.
Com. McAuley's Instructions are not such as
toNcreate casus beh
He wi!i.resort to orce only if case should
arise in which International law will lawfully JUS
tify it. sis.s
The administration is str6gly in favor of pa
cifc relations with Spain, an Spain is fully ad-
vised thereof.
1t is thought that Cuban ndiscretions and
outrages against our commerce, md from, deep
seated conspiracy among plantrs,. which irri-
tates and confuses Concha, BIZ knows that
his assault upon our commerca ON that impris-
onment Of our citizens must st, 'at once; and
the administration think that icy shall stop
them without the least danrr of war with
Spain. u, .il.f.) .,I Ia.e,u
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
BUFrALo., April Is.

1JUFF ALU, 1iPIII To-
The convention or ne subject Of Improve
ment of the n.,1iation of the st. Clair Flats is
10 session here to-day Pretty full attendance.
Sum already subscribed $ls,OOO2$SOoO of it
in this city Canadian Government will proba-
bly, appropriate II or $4,000. a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
New YORK. April Is.

New YORK, April Is.
COL Kinney is ont with new manifesto in
regard to his Central American projects. He is
now organizing an association in conjunction
with Mr.. Fabens, U. s. commercial agent at San
Juan, called the Nicaragua Land & Mining Co.,
whose object is, to settle upon certain lands
granted by The Nicaragua Government, and to
develope he resources of the country without
attempting determination ofa new government.
The Colonel It's said will leave this port with
a part of his coloy early in May.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
New YORK, April Is.


The steamship Cahawba arrived at this port
this morning, with Havana dates up to the 18th
inst.
Havana was quiet-nothing ofapparent inter-
est transpiring. The city was still garrisoned
by the volunteers. The regular troops being
stationed along the coast.
Mr. Peck, the New York dentist, recently ar
rested at Puerto Principe, was released from
prison on the morning that the Cahawba left,
friend of his becoming security for him that he
would remain in Havana until his case was de-
cided.
Corlos Satille had also been released from the
Moro and allowed to remain at his residence un-
til the sailing Of the packet for Cadiz.
Business was improving, and most qualities
of sugar had an advancing tendency.
The u. s. steamer Princeton was at Havana
All well.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
BUFFALO. April II.

A returned Californian Alex. ID. Forbes this
morning shot Mchad Sholer, grocery clerk
on account of the laters intimacy with his wife
during his abscense, shooting occurred in Mr..
Cages store, Se,eca street. Forbes firing five
times, one ball pnly took effect in the right side.
Sholer altheug, seriously is not dangerously
wounded Fotb,s expressed his regret that he
did not, succeed il killing him, and immediate
ly SURRENDERED himself to the proper authorities.
He ihas had his examination and was admitted to
ball
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

INA NUTsHELL-The Alta California has
the following on the subject of prohibiting traf-
fc in liquor Short as it lis it contains more that
is to the purpose than is sometimes found in an
hours lecture:
Thousands of the people are asking for the
Maine lava law simply to suppress tipping
houses. 1t does not pretend to say what we
shall eat or drink, but aims to destroy the traf-
fic which does so much mischief and yields such
a harvest of vice and crime. WE'LL the State
comedies she has the authority to legislate on it
and exercise it in regulating licenses. The
State puts money in her pocket for license, and
then shuts up the man who drinks, in prison if
he be found drunk. Beautiful consistency !
grand harmony of reason and virtue. And yet
the State wants her laws respected, and must
have them obeyed! The people then ask for
good laws.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
CALIFORNIA NE VS..

NEW ORLEANS, april
The steamer Prometheus arrived to-day, with
San Francisco dates to the Gath ult Business
generally dull, altho' rains had much improved
prospects of miners.
Wells, Fargo q Co., had resumed payment,
and Page, Bacon & Co., would resume on the
29th stk ,t- tA
The failures of Wright, Adams e. Co., were
bad.
Ex.banker Robinson has beenindicted for rob-
berry. w Geit i'i 'e4 sa
Galveston dates to the 9th contain no news
of Importance. They complain of hard times
backwardness of crops and want of rain. In.
teligence from Elpasso reports all quiet among
Indians. 1t1 '
A fight occurred in Emanuel county last week
in which three men were killed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

THE ST. CLAIR FLATs.-A meeting of the
Board of Trade of Milwaukee was held on last
Thursday, to consider and act upon commune
cation from the Board of Trade of Buffalo, pro-
posing to raise the sum of $4,000 to improve
the navigation of the st. Clair Flats After a
brief discussion, it was unanimously resolved to
raise $4,000, as Milwaukee's share of the pro-
posed tax, and Messrs. j. w. Hubbard, &. H
Wheeler, and Daniel Newhall, were appointed a
committee to collect this amount. 1t was also
resolved that the home Insurance Companies be
requested to contribute to the fund as follows
Merchants Mutual $500; the Commercial $3.50,
and the U. States $3.50; and that the agents OF
foreign Insurance Companies be requested to So
licit contributions for the same object from their
respective companies. The following members
were appointed delegates to attend the conven.
ton, to be held in Buffalo on the 18th, to decide
upon the plan of action; Horatio Hill, c. H.
Wheeler ]. W. Haskin, e. d. Dousman, s. B.
Grant, l.. H. Kellogg, w. B. Alvord.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Poetry is truth dwelling in beauty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25


The Star denies the truth of the Post story
about war with Spain and says Secretary Gu
thrie has written nothing.
Mr.. Deming reached here last night. He sails
for Madrid next week.
A special dispatch from Washington to the
New York Times, referring to the measures
taken for the reinforcement of the Gulf quadron,
says:
The next time Spanish cruiser brings to one
of our mail steamers on the high seas, it is in
tended that United States war vessel shall be
near enough to participate in the entertainment
by pouring her broadside into the Spaniard
forthwith. Mark the truth of this. The in
structions to McAuley will confirm what say
when ever they are made public. Such dem
onstration will make an issue not to be evaded
and we shall then learn the true character of the
secret protectorate of Spain maintained by Eng
land and France What capital privateer fleet
our Cuban Fillibusters would fit out in the
event of a war with Spain arising out of these
events.
Mr.. Marcy is very backward about going into
this business, so is Mr.. Gushing. Messrs. Nc
Clelland and Guthrie are also understood to op-
pose extreme measures. But the President has
acted on his own impulses, although only Mr..
Davis and Mr.. Dobbin warmly approve Of his
coursa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The America reached Halifax last eveiing At
Z CLOCK, and sailed for Boston at IL.
The main interest Of her news centresln tie
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