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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

3 The Montgomery (Ala.) Journal publishes
ufolowing letter from Col. Kinney to gen.
tnan in that vicinity. 1t seems to afford some
ut on points which have not before been ad.
tied by the leader of the Expeditions:
WASHINGTON, Jan. ID, 1855
"Sir: | have yours of the 10th. Every emf.
rant to Central America, who engages to serve
he Government to be established there, in
military capacity should it be required, for
twelve months, Gas the militia of any country,)
will receive grant of land of $40 acres, and of
fcers in proportion to their rank.
" Should you be able to conduct number of
emgrants TO that country, you will be entitled
to position as officer in proportion to the num-
Der.
Z" San Juan del Nore Qate Greytown) will be
the place of debarkation. shall leave for that
port by the lst of February next
".Yours, II. L. KINNEY"
This shows beyond dispute that the enterprise
conducted by the redoubtable Colonel is not a
pacific but maraudiug one. 1t goes with a
military organizations all its men are enlisted
for military service; by military means it de-
signs TO establish n new Government; it is to
land at San Juan del Norte in territory claimed
by Nicaragua, and repeatedly recognized as hers
by our Government, which alone is an act Of in
vasion and it will, Of course move up the river
to invade the settled parts Of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica, for it is out Of the question to sup
pose that the leaders intend the men shall perish
OF fever in the woods. If there ever was an &C.
casion for the President to prevent the sailing
of fillibuster expedition, it is this. Col. KS
own statements are proof on that point.
IN. Y Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

RLACK Alapacca, do. "A and Nankeers may
Id be found at ERRx & WALLlcE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

DORK, Beef, and Flouprlme articles, NV of.
TERRY & WALncE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

TALLow Candies e rn dol do, and "a saristy
'.1 FFRRY & WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The bill to establish female College was in
definitely postponed in the House on Thursday
last.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

OATS and Corn well your teams--for sale
~ at he store of FERRY & WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

THE GALLIpAGos IsLANDs,-A correspondent
of the N. Y. jour. of Com. writing from Wash.
ington, says with reference to the purchasing
of the Galapagos Islands from the Government
of Eucador.
1t is positive fact that Treaty between Mr.
Philo White and Mr. Benjamin, on one side
the authorities of Eucador, on the other for
the use unemployment, and actual though not
nominal, acquisition of the Galapagos ISL
ands.
The Treaty was bro't here by Senator Ben
jamin. 1t is now actually in the State Depart
ment.
The treaty provides,
lst. That the United States shall lend to the
government of Eucador the sum of 100000
without interest.
I'd. That the United States should retain
lien on the Islands as n security for the loan.
Sd. That the United States vessels shall have
the right to carry off the guano from the Islands
at very moderate rate of duty.
There is no guano on the islands-that is, no
deposite from birds--but there is great mass
of deposte from turtles.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. z.

HousE.-The speaker laid before the House
the annual mechanical and agricultural reports
Of the Commissioners of Patents. Referred to
the committee on Printing TO inquire into the ex-
pedlency OF printing extra copies.
Mr.. Breckenridge moved to take up the Tex
as creditors BILL Objection was made on the
ground that the motion was not in ORDER yester-
day having been assigned for the special consd-
Grafton of the bill. .t
The Texas bill was passed cutting down the
appropriation from $8,500,000 to $6,55O,0OO.
The vote was 1876 to AZ, the two Texas Repre-
seDtatives voting in the negative.
Mr.. Houston succeeded in going into Com
mittee of the Whole, intending to make test
upon the reduction bill, but instead of proceed
ing TO the consideration, the committee took up
the civil and diplomatic bill much to the delight
of the enemies of the tariff bill. Much confusion
ensued and the House adjourned.
A little scene occurred between Messrs Nc
Mullen of Virginia, and Mr.. Taylor Of Ohio, du-
ring the discussion Of the amendment reducing
the amount of the Texas creditors bill.
The former alluded to the sleek headed gen.
tleman from Ohio, and Mr.. Taylor retorted that
it was better to be sleek head than block
head. The matter passed into personal en-
PLANTATION, and dropped with the general conclu-
oiOH tHas tucIc ulu Hob cAlot III tuo ulcnoSIS VI
the House more sense than was salutary to the
country at large. The expressions were declar-
ed to be Pickwickan, and without view to
personal rencontre Pistols out of the ques-
ton.
SENATE.-The Senate passed the following
bills
Appropriating 100000 for improvements of
the port Of Baltimore, and continuing improve
ments on the Hudson River.
To refund to the citizens Of Wilmington, N
C., for amount expended by them to improve
Cape Fear River.
For improving Tennessee river and deepen
ing the channel Of st. Clair flats, improving Des
Moines river and the harbor of Newark
Bills were also passed continuing numerous
public works already commenced in the State Of
Maine.
Bill passed appropriating 100000 to contin-
ue improvements at the mouth of the San Diego
river, California, and 100000 for removing OBJ
structions from the mouth of Savannah river
Adjourned.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

ID ADwAY's MONIES, at the Drug and .
IL, Variety store Point. L. M.S.SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
CALIFORNIA NE WIS.

~ NEW YORK, Feb. 3.
The North Star arrived at o'clock this p NJ.
with California dates to January 10th, with 200
passengers, and 81 ,229,209 in specie.
The steamship Sonora left San Francisco on
the 10th of January, and arrived at Panama on
the 29th On the 18th she spoke the Cortez, and
on the 23d the Golden Age, bound for San Fran
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-09-01

THE ScHooLMAsTER ABRoAD.-The Utica
Gazette relates the following incident in the
life of member from the rural " dis
tricts:"
Yesterday morning gentleman who had
been stopping at one of our hotels, while at
tending the state convention of teachers,
Immediately after breakfast, stepped into
the very handsome bar-room of the hotel
and enquired for champagne. A pint bottle
was opened, and the master swallowed a
glass upon his coffee. The waiter proceeded
to pour out the remainder, but was assured
that no more was desired But, sir" ex-
claimed the surprised attendant, " "cham-
pagne is always sold by the bottle "
don't want any more" reiterated the hope
full greenhorn, at the same time rendering a
well-worn sxpence. The schoolmaster was,
however, made to understand that the bottle
must be paid for-$l 90. A long drawn
sigh raised the needful, and the pedagogue
retreated abruptly, carpet bag and umbrella
in hand. His education is, evidently, not
" finished
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-09-01

The Degree of LID was conferred on
Hon. S. P. Chase, at the recent commence
ment, by the Faculty of Dartmouth College
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-09-01

INTER OCEANIC SHIP CANAL.--We learn,
from reliable source, that some enterpriS-
ing citizens of the United States and New
Granada have discovered and explored the
long sought.for route for connecting the
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by means of
ship canal This great desideratum to the
commercial world is certainly the most
grand and important enterprise of this " fast"
age, and worthy the attention and consider
alton of every civilized people and govern
ment. ..- .-
The plan as we understand it, is to 90 up
the Atrato river some fifty miles from its
mouth, with depth of from six to ten faith
oms and from thence to the Pacific--a dis
tance of some sixty miles more--without
single lock or other obstruction in the con-
templated canal.
A liberal grant has been made by the Gov
eminent of New Granada to the persons en-
gagged in this grand undertaking; and the
whole route, from one ocean to the other, has
been accurately surveyed, and the facts de-
veloped are beyond doubt or question, so far
as the feasibility of the work is concerned.
Nothing of which we are advised can equal
the importance of this project, and the facts
presented to us are clearly presumptive of
the practicability Of the enterprise. When
we get the report in full of the engineer who
surveyed and measured the route, we will pre-
sent it to our readers.--I Washington Star.
WY SHOULD ANY MAN SWEAR ?-I can
conceive of no reason why he should, but
many why he should not.
l. 1t IS mean. A man of high moral stand
ing would almost as leave steal sheep as
swear
2. 1t is uuzgar; altogether too low for a
decent man.
3. 1t is cooOardly; implying fear either
of not being believed, or obeyed.
4. II is ungentlemanly. A gentleman, ac
cording to Webster, is well Bred refined.
Such one will no more swear than go into
the streets and throw mud with clodhopper.
S. II is indecent offensive to delicacy, and
Extremely unfit for human ears.
6. 1t is foolish ' Want of decency is
want of sense. "-[Pope.
Z. II is abusivc-to the mind which con-
ceives the oath, to the tongue which utters
| 1t, and to the person to whom it is aimed.
8. 1t is UenomouS; showing mans heart
to be nest of vipers, and every time he
swears, one of them sticks out his head.
9. 1t is contemplate e-forfeiting the respect
OF all the wise and good.
10, It is Dicked violating the divine law,
and provoking the dspleasure of Him who
will not hold him guiltless who takes His
name in vain.
THE ScHooLMAsTER ABRoAD.-The Utica
Gazette relates the following incident in the
life of member from the rural " dis
trcts:'
Yesterday morning gentleman who had
been stopping at one of our hotels, while at
tending the state convention of teachers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
VOL. Xxx.

The vhig party bad serously taken position ON the pro-
hibitcry PLATFORM Not the leaders.
The House bas agreed that after this week its daily
O'Clock Two daily sessions are now being held but
those after dinner are rather sluggish affairs.
His Ex :sllsncy is sorely perpexed with regard
to his appointments. He Is between two steam
boilers dow the lowest guage cock. On the side
the political temperance dictators claim that all
nominations into the Senate shall be persons dis
ingushed for their total abstinence This dctaton has
begun in relation to the Staten Island health officer On
the other hand the whig politicians who openly indulge
ia the ardent, sswear terribly that they viii have
certain portion of the Offices. The applicants for har
in New York returned home last week under
the instructions Of the imam who keeps the Governor
that but strictly temperance men would succeed
The tables beginning to turn Mr. Pettys resolution
not called up this mornings the House was too thin
1t is expected %. morrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

We are Informed By correspondent at Norwich
that avery important arrest was made on satur,
ming at wiilimsntic, Conn for mail robbeI
frequent losse. Of letter packages between Hart
Norwich had attracted the attention OF the poe.
Of those cities, and satisfied them that soms,l
wrong on thatroate. Mr.. Holbrook, the Post OF
cial agent, was written TO on the subject, Who
in that vicinity: and after a careful and secret
CATION Of few days, became satisfied thai thu
was al willman'lc, station on the New Load
hamaniic and Palmer Railroad. After ,evera
cessfui Efforts to eniIap the person suspected,
succseded on Saturday last, having missed
mail Of that day, made up at Hartford for n, {
Dumoer Of letter packages, some Of which
easily have recognized on seeing them again.
stances poioted very strongly TO the ticket ,
the Wllimao.ie stAtion-Eison &. Bascom-
ganty person; and be -4s soon after waited no
agent, ard charge WITH hat and The previou
ies. Ga searching tira, mensy was found whie
oLss .e.n-.as. =. b.ssss vssn N sttsrs tss
- "a o.. g.. 81. npd 40 on~ AZ tha Init
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
From PhilatlelpllIa.
FDSAH
A MERCHANT DROWNED MURDERoUs AFFEi

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20, 1856
Mr.. Mailman tobacco merchant of Trenton,
drowned on Sunday afternoon, Leeds Point, n
while crossing Great Bay in company with Mr. sooy.
boat upset, and Mr.. sooy, by cnging to it, succeed,
reaching the shore ic two hours after the accident
Mr. NJ, l-ss fortunate, sunk to the bottom.
During an afiray which occurred at toe Wa
House yesterday, Robert Smith stabbed John Hu
and James Mccarthy. Hunter died this morning
the injuries he received, and Mccarthy it is though
fatally wounded.
The Coroner is investi eating the death Of Jis
Drakin, who died las: night at the Hospital from
dealt him BY Michael Loughney on Thursday night
with ponnd weight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

APPOINTMENT OF A PROVINCIAL SECRETARY.
MONTREAL, jan 20, 1856
George Etienne Cartier, an advocate of Montreal a
descendant of the famous Jacques Cartier who q
explored the country, has been appointed PROVING
Secretary for Canada. He is a man OF grea. busin
capacity, extensive experience and very liberal opnio
ARREST OF GANG OF BURGLARa
TORONTO, Jan. IS 1855
Three men, named Ward, johnson, and Boldly, b
been arrested here on suspicion of being part Of
gang who have been engaged in the burglaries VII
have lately taken place here. check found on On.
them duplicates them In the robbery of the Hamil
lost Office. They were armed With six bar-elled
volvers, bowie kniyes &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
Mails for Europe.

SHE NEW YORK HERALD-EDiTI0N FOR kUR0rE.
me Cunara mall steamship Canada, Capt. Harrison,
win )eaye Boston, Wednesday, at IL O'Clock, for u
vsspool
rue European mails will close in this city at quarter
90 two O'Clock this afternoon.
fhs HERALD (prnted in English and French) win D )
published O'Clock in the morning Single cope T.
N wrappers, sxptnce.
s1bscrptions and advertisements for any editor Of
she NFw YORK HERALD viii be received Al the folio xng
phres in Europe
l,JvExPooI Jobn Hunter, No. Paradise street.
kpsI0N. Edwards, SaIdford Il Co., No II Corn hill
. VIM. Thomas x Co., No 10 Catharine street
PARG. Livingston Wells Co., Place de la aourse
The contents Of the European edition of the herald
v embrace the news received oy mail and tee graph
se ece during the previous week. and to Thy hour Of
Luhbgat,on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

LOSS OF THE SHIP FAvoRITE--BARK BUCKEYE AsHOR
BosroS, Jan. 90, 1885,
The ship Favorite, from New Orleans for this pors
went ashore this morning on Bakers Island rhe We
sci and cargo will be total loss The save
The Favorite was owned by G. F. l.. Warner OF New o
leans.
The bark Buckeye, from Africa for Salem, is ashore d
the inner breakers of Bakers Island, off Salem. VI
have not yet been able TO learn the particulars I'd
steamer r. Forbes has been sent to her assistance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
Fatal Railroad Dlsaster.

PORTLAND, Jan. 20, 1855.
The morning train from this city for Bath and Au
gusta of the track this morning about three mile
from Precumscoth river in Falmouth. The engine wa
preciptated down embankment into small stream
carrying the engineer Mr.. Small, and the fireman. Mr.
Ames, with it. Mr. Small was fastened beneath the en-
CINE and was drowned, while Mr. Ames was Instant
killed The passengers escaped uninjured. The engin,
had just been placed upon the road. \
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
From the Capc or Good Hope.

BOSTON, Jan. %, 1900
BY the arrival Of the ship Polynesia at this port this
morning have Cape Town dates to December 5. The
news, however, is Of no Importance.
Lord Grey Governor of the Province arrived at Cape
Town December 5.
Suspicious movements noticed in the pa pers ind
eating troubles with the Kars who charge the English
with shooting their cattle, but actual outbreak had
occurred up to the time of the departure of the Poly
pesia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

ROAD TRAIN.
CHICAGO, Jan. 90, 1855.
We have bad another fierce storm Of snov and wind.
The train the Chicago and Mississippi Railroad with
large number Of passengers and several members of
the Legislature, frozen up on the prairie in
eight feet deep. The passengers burned the cars
and by robbing the of consignment of oysters
preserved themselves from starvation By last
they still there Relief, however, had been sent
them on Saturday night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
A Cotton Factory Destroyed by Fire.

WATERFOWL, Jan. Y, II
The cotton factory OF Fl. s. MeColburn, at Cart
Jefferson CO., n. ", burned down on Friday
last. The building, machinery, and large stock
ton are a total loss. No insurance, except on III
chinery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
Know Nothing Victories In Texas.

BALTIMORE, jan -9 Io0o
Late avces from Texas state that at Austin, San An
tonic, Houston Victoria and Lavacca, the Know Moth
ings elected all their officers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
Contract for the Completion OF the Troy and
Greenfield Railroad.

TROY, jan. 70, 1880.
The contract for the completion Of the Troy and Green
field Railroad, including the Hoosac Tunnel.
cuded at Boston the 9th inst. E. w. serrell & Co.
the contractors and the terms of the contract
such insure the two million dollars to the COM
papy by the State Of Massachusetts,.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

TIE CASE OF SENIOR ARRASGoIz AND THE MEXICAN
GOVERNMENT.
JAN. 2s-ln the motion 70 discharge Senior Arrangoix
from arrest, Mr.. d. d lord concluded his argumen. In
yCs.t.on 10 the molten. Lii. J. AI-.on rsL.ea aal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
The Ohio River, &c.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 20,
The RIVER lie fun Of heavy ice, and navigation is
entirely suspe nded.
Eastern exchange is one per cent premium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 20, ]
The weather is intensely cold. The river is
heavy floating ice, and the New Orleans and Gin,
boats abandoned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
The Steamship Canada.

BosToS Jan. as, 1856.
The Canada will sail Wednesday at 10 O'Clock. Ths'
mails close at O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

THE CASE or THE SANDMAN FRIaArE.-It
will have been noticed that the administration
have al length oessrred themselves 10 relation
=. 80 ce-dirisr vessel which IL Gaming hero
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
PnILADELPHIA STOCK BoAnp.

PinLaDnPHA, Jan. 30,
Our money market Is easy To- day, but qaota,ii
unchanged. Stocks are steady At the following
lions Reading Railroad 500, Morris Canal Ia,
island Railroad l6, Pennsylvania Railroad 43Is.
sylvania State hyes So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

NEW ORLEANS, Jan 20, ,
The alyices by the Pacific were published BY :
sociated press az noon to day, aud impartial
feeling to the cotton market, butts difficulty to ne
prevented any actual advances. The sales wen,
bales. The weeks business foots up a. 600 bal
the stock on hand is le2 900 bales Receipts OF n
1880 bales. Sterling exchange is quoted at y
BALTIMORE, Jan. %,
New Orleans papers or Tuesday last are receiye,
receipts OF cotton at New Orleans on Monday am
TO over 900 bales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30

trlct Attorney b. "
a revenue =. COR has, or is about to despatch
so that. = after to board the italian vessel;
the 8 or the present, all fears of danger from
,ardinian rogues may be dispelled.
II is worth noticing, however, that the eimi-
nistration only took measures in this matter at
the last moment, and when it seemed from the
notoriety which was being given to the .raIr
that some political capital might be made on.
oft Mayor Wood wrote fun Sscouns of the
vessel and her cargo to Was. ding on as far back
as the I'd Of January, Out not the slightest
notice was taken Of aia decentralization. 1t was
only when tie press took the matter up, and
people generally became excited about the inn
pudence of the Sardinian authorities, that Mr..
Marcy felt it worth his while to interfere. 1t
is merely a second edition of the Koszta letter,
which Marcy now repudiates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
T H 4 LATEST NEWs.
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TEL ,.ra.e.s

From Washi
GEN. H0Usr0N's OPPOSITION sv"s
THE KINNEY ELPEDiTv -. ~ - 49,, -, VAT
PRo0LAhATIoS Exf scrSn@ sSrI.rst, - rona,sa
Ao'1s n TEE sSNATE, ETC.
WAsMseTcS, Jan. 90, 1856.
General Horston'a speech today, in opposition to
Jefferson Davis COP temp lated In dian war; will probably
have the effect OF causing Congress hesitate they
sanction hostih lies against the starving Indians
Is unders .ood the President intends Immediately to
issue proclamation against the Kinney expedition
Colonel Baney complains bitterly that the admnistra
ton led m into the difficulty apparently only desert
hisa s2on the first opportunity.
Messrs Weller and Douglas intend TO introduce anti
KNOW Nothing resolutions into the Seaite and
make 1t party issue.
THE KINNEY EXPEDITIoS--A DELINQUENT JUDGE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1855.
rumor prevails that the Presidents proclama Lion
against the Kinney expedition win be issued tomorrow
Col. Kinney's quarters At the National Hotel are
thronged with the officers of the expedition, and
general examination Of arms is going on.
Considerable dissatisfaction the protracted absence
Of the Federal Judge Of the Northern District of Cali
forna from his post felt by the California delegation
Of whom intends introducing in the Senate to-day
resolution inqurng to the thereof They say
that the interests Of the admiralty suffer from
this absence.
The Star says it has received letters confirming the
statement Of excitement in Cuba and is daily expect
ing to hear OF an outbreak.
The steam Gre engine built in Cincinnati for Boston,
was tried to.day, and worked admirably.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.


WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1855.
Roscoe B. Heath, of Virginia, admitted attor-
ney and counsellor OF the court.
No. 2S-Victorie L. Shields and al appellants vs. Ro.
bert 7. Barrow.-Cause submitted the court on
printed argument by Mr. Beniamins for appellants and
by Mr. Janen .or the appellee
No. 49.-Wm. A. Booth, appellant, vs. Ferdina nd
Clark Argument of the cause continued by Mr..
Bradley, for the appellant and by Messrs Lawrence and
May for the appellee and coacludei by Mr. Bradley for
the appellant.