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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa : :


At a session of the Probate Court for said Conn
ty of Ottawa holden Mt the Office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven on Monday the fifth day
ofNovember, AID 1855: Present, William Hatha:
way Jr- Judge of Probate In the matter of the
Estate of jeremiah Allen, deceased:
ON reading and filing the petition of the widow
~ of said deceased, praying that Thomas r.
Townsley, be appointed administrator OF said de-
ceased estate Thereupon ii is ordered, that Mon
day the third day of December next, at one O'Clock
in the afternoon he assigned for the hearing of said
petiton and that the heirs at law OF said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate
required to appear at session OF said Probate
Court, then to be holden ut the office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven and show cause If any
there be why the prayer Of the petitioner should
not be granted: And is further ordered that said
petitioner give notice to the persons interested in
said estate of the pendency of said petition, and
the hearing thereof by causing a copy of this Or
der to be published in the Grand River Times Il
Newspaper printed and circulating in the county
of Ottawa three successive weeks previous to the
said day of hearing. A true copy.l i,.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr., Judge OF Probate.
Grand Haven, November H. 1885. I3w pit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

THE $4,000 RoBBERY.-The N. Y. Ev.
Post says: "The American Express Compa-
ny has not yet settled with the Treasurer for
the $4,000 which was distracted from the
boxes transmitted along its line from Dubuque
to New York. In letter addressed to the
Journal of Commerce, the President of the
Company, Mr.. Wells, denies their liability,
unless it is proved that the gold was in the
box on delivery to the Company's officer
We understand that the same Company are
defending an action brought against them by
Mr.. Sherman for the value of $4,000 Michi-
gan State bonds, which were lost on Lake
Erie in 1852, while in custody of the Com
pany-who plead that they are not common
carriers or insurers, but only agents or forward
ers."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

STAGE UPsET.-The Coldwater Journal
says the stage from Marshall, on Friday eve
ming last, was thrown over near the Branch
County Agricultural Grounds. A gentle
man from jamestown, Ind, had his collar
bone and three ribs broken; also lady from
Canada, sister Of Mrs. ]. J. Carpenter, Of
Coldwater, sustained about the same amount
of injury. The accident was caused by the
stage striking log lying in the centre of the
road.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

DrBoLIcAL VILLANY.-The st. Catha-
rines Constitutional says that last week a
miscreant made diabolical attempt to throw
the cars of the track on the Great Western
Railroad. In crossing the Suspension Bridge,
it seems, the conductor saw man sitting
upon the guard rails, and told him it was
considered an unsafe position. The conduct
or found him to be intoxicated; and when
asked for his ticket he was minus the neces-
sary document-in consequence of which,
coupled with his unrully conduct, he was put
off the cars at the Thorold station. Uttering
loud threats of vengeance, and swearing he
would murder every soul by throwing the
carriages off the track, he Immediately ran
forward. But forewamed is to be in great
measure forearmed, and although the con-
ductor could scarcely imagine that he would
attempt to carry his fiendish project into exc
cution, yet he found it to be the case. The
miscreant was promptly arrested and on ex-
animation committed to Niagara.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS =

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS -
At a session of the Probate Court for said Coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven on Monday, the fifth
day of November AID, 1855: Present, William
Hathaway Jr. Judge of Probate: In the matter
of the Estate of Enos Lespurance and Pilip
Alexander Lespurance, Minors,
.nN reading and filing the petition of Nathan H.
~ White, Guardian of said minors praying for
icence to sell their interest in certain real estate
described in said petition and the proceeds thereof
invested in more productive real estate There
upon it is Ordered, that Monday, the third day
of December next at two o'clock in the afternoon
be assigned for the hearing of said petition and
the next of kin of said wards and all other persons
are required to appear at session of said Court,
then to be holden at the Probate Office in Grand
Haven, and show cause, if any there be why the
prayer Of the petitioner should not be granted
And it is further Ordered that the said petitioner
give notice TO the persons interested in said estate,
of the tendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this Order to be pub
lished in the Grand River Times, newspaper
printed and circulating in the County of Ottawa
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing A true copy.l
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge of Probate.
Grand Haven, November IA, 1855. T3w PIT.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

Dark hints are circulated in some of the
Detroit papers, that the recent wrecking Of
vessels at Grand Traverse Bay was not occa-
stoned so much by the winds and waves as by
the villany of the person having in charge
the light house on Ilegait island. The re-
cent incumbent, Mr.. Davenport, has been
discharged, and Mormon appointed in his
place. This business of wrecking vessels may
be all well enough for the followers of Strang,
but we doubt whether the people of Michigan
will permit them within our borders long, if
it can be proven that the wrecks in the region
of Beaver Island are caused by any acts of
the Mormons. But the charges made against
the "Saints" may be false-at all events,
for the credit of human nature, we hope so.
Messrs Perkins q Co., of this city, are inte-
rested in ferreting out the cause of the loss
of their vessel-should it prove to be their
vessel that is lost. G. R. Daily Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

The Faculty of the new Female College
at Lansing, at present consists of Misses A.
G. Rogers, H. R. Clapp and Della Rogers,
Prof Bergman, late of Cincinnati, and Prof.
Homer. The two first named have been
popular instructors in the Normal School and
the third in the Albion Seminary. This is
an excellent corps of teachers. This new en-
terprise has good beginning.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

ELECTION acknowledgements
Returns from this State render certain the
election of Gardner, Know Nothing, by plu-
rality of about $4,000. The rest of the State
ticket by plurality of about 10000. Chat
fer, X. N, elected to Congress, in the 10th
district. House stands 179 Americans, 80
Democrats, II Republicans, and 8 Liberals.
The Know Nothings have 23 Senators, and
all others IL.
NEW YoRK.-Returns from about half the
State render almost certain the success of the
American Ticket.
New JERsEY.-The local election in New
Jersey indicates Democratic majority in the
Legislature which chooses U. S. Senators this
winter.
WIscoNsIN.-The result in the State tick
ct is still close and doubtful. Senate, IA
Republicans and ii Democrats elected As
sembly, as far as heard from, 80 Republicans
and S3 Democrats. The northern and north
western portions Of the State remain to be
heard from.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

INTERESTING ExPER1MENT.-An interest
ing experiment was lately performed by Pro
fessor Faraday. A diamond, held by a little
platinum clamp, and ignited to whiteness in
the oxy-hydrogen flame, was plunged while
incandescent into a jar of oxygen. 1t was
speedily dissipated into gas, which was proved
to be carbonic acid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

A GEM FROM AN OLD BooK.-It has been
eloquently and truly said, that if Christiani-
ty were compelled to flee from the mansions
of the great, the academies of philosophers
the halls of Legislators, or the throngs of busy
men, we should find her last retreat with
woman at the fire side. Her last audience
would be the children gathering round the
knee of mother; the last sacrifice, the secret
prayer, escaping in silence from her lips, and
heard perhaps only at the throne of God.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
TELEGRAPHIC.
WAsuINaToN, Oct. 80.

The decision of Attorney General Gushing
on the subject of the lieutenant-generalship
conferred on Gen. Scott is favorable to the
allowance of back pay and rations. lie
saws: "There is now in force the fifth saction
of the act of May %, 1898, fixing the pay OF
the grade of lieutenant general"
This decision, presuming the accounting
officers of the Government will be governed
by it, it is understood will give to the laurel
ed veteran thirty to forty thousand dollars.
Aspinwall, Barlow & Ward are here, ready
to look after the two million dollars assigned
by Santa Anna to Aspinwall, Hargous and
others out Of the balance due Mexico under
the Gadsden treaty.
Gov. Seward arrived last night. He is in
good health, and will leave tomorrow night
for home, in time to vote.
The claim Of Richard H. Thomson OF In
diana, amounting to forty thousand dollars,
for services to the Menomonce Indians, has
been submitted to the President. Commits
sioner Manypenny has combated this claim
vigorously, but the prospect now Is that
Thomson will be paid.
The Presidents message will 60 unflinch-
ingly against the Sound dues. Secretary
Marcy is preparing long argument against
Il. He saws this is another Algiers war that
that the United States has to fight for all
Europe.
Judge Kane arrived here last night and
has had long interview with the President
The President has decided thet the resolu-
ton of Congress of February, 1855, providing
for brevet rank of acknowledgement, under
which Gen. Scott received that appointment
gives him additional pay and allowances
and that it is retroactive in its operation from
May 8, Is47-which decision has been COM
municated to Gen. Scott.
George H. Fairchild has been appointed
United States Consul at Port Louis, Isle of
France.
In the United States court of Claims to-
dav argument in the Florida cases was con-
tinued by Mr.. Sherman, chiefly in support of
claim for interest on damages under the
special treaty.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 2.
The excursion train consisting of IL cars
which left here yesterday morning for Jeffer-
son City on the occasion of the opening of
the Pacific Railroad to that point, met with
one of the most terrible accidents on record.
While the train was crossing Gasconave Rv-
er, about 100 miles from this city, the bridge
gave way precipitating the locomotive and
ten cars a distance of 25 or 30 feet Up
ward of 700 people were on the train, among
whom were many of our first and most influ-
entail citizens,
We have no full accounts from the scene
of the disaster AS far as ascertained up
wards of twenty were killed outright, and be-
tween 20 and SO badly wounded. Among
the killed is Thos. s. o. Sullivan, chief engi-
neer of the road, who was on the locomotive
at the time, and one of our most prominent
citizens. Fortunately there was no water
where the bridge broke else the number
drowned would have been immense.
A train is expected to arrive from the
bridge this afternoon when we hope to learn
the full extent Of the accident.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

The Jackson Citizen announces the emf.
grafton of colony to Texas from that place
and vicinity. The colony consists of about
sixty persons, including several of their prom
inent citizens; Judge videto, Jas. A. Dyer
Mr.. A. Eastman and family, Mr.. o. M. East
man and family, Mr.. Morrill, and family, Mr.
Mathis and family and several others.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

A Presbyterian Church was permanently
organized on Friday last at Grand Rapids.
Sarell Wood, j. Terhune, E. N. Faxon, H.
Seymour and Geo. w. Perkins were elected
to the Eldership. Upwards of forty persons
connected themselves with the Church. Rev.
Mr.. Smith is the Pastor. Dem. 81 Ina
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

An old lady, whose son was about to pro-
ceed to the Black Sea, among her parting
admonitions, gave him strict injunctions not
to battle in that sea, for she did not want to
see him come back "nigger"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

Col. CHAs. p. BABcocK.-We learn from
the Grand Rapids Herald, that this highly
popular gentleman retires from the proprie-
torship of the Western Hotel, on account Of
ill-health. The business hereafter is to be
conducted by Mr.. JOHN w. SQUIER, the
former partner of Mr.. B.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

IMPORTANT WASHINGTON NEws.-Mr. AP-
pLEroN, our charge d'Affairs at London, has
transmitted information to the State Depart
ment, that large British fleet has been Or
dered to our coast. This movement together
with an augmentation Of the French West
India feet has created considerable sensation.
Mr.. Wheeler's interference in the Nicarau-
ga civil war is regarded as unauthorized rem
dering his recall probable.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
Bells Commercial College,
CHICAGO.
Incorporated by tile Legislature of Illinois

IN 1858.
TNHE extraordinary patronage bestowed upon
Il this popular Institution affords gratifying ev-
idence that the superior advantages and facilities
it offers for the acquisition of q thorough Com
MERCIAL EDUCATION are thoroughly appreciated.
The course of study is the most extensive COM
plete and thorough ever introduced into any com
mercial college in this country, and comprises
practical instruction in Book Keeping and ac-
counts, adapted to all kinds of bushes; com
plete course of commercial calculations; business
penmanship the subjects of commercial law the
art of detecting counterfeit bank notes. with much
other knowledge Indispensable to correct business
action. ~ y
The design of this Institution being to qualify
Its students for the practical and intelligent dis
charge OF an accountants duties; the school is,
therefore, considered q counting-room and the
student Mt once introduced to the workings and
routine OF business and the practical ualue of the
education 1t affords is sufficiently demonstrated bv
the fact that the several hundreds of young men
who have entered from the States of Illinois. In
diana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio and New
York, occupy some of the most lucrative and res
ponslble business stations, and are receiving saa-
ries from 5000 to $1,000 each, per annum, being
greatly beyond their previous ability to command.
The college possesses library of over 1000 vol
umes for the gratuitous of its students The
school IS In continual session, and students NAV
enter whenever they please Circulars and cata-
logues furnished gratis on application to
d. V. BELL, President
Chicago, October IS, 1855. 1916 ms
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

THE WINTER WHEAT IN WISCONSIN,
The Sheboygan Journal says: "Wheat in
many localities is so large that it is necessary
to turn in the cattle and feed it down."
We have a good report of the winter wheat
from all quarters of the State. The season
has beef propitious, and the grain stands thick
and green. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

SENSIBLE INDIAN.-An Indian passing
through the woods one day, stopped before a
man who was chopping wood, and surveyed
him with gravity. He remarked that every
time the man brought his axe to the log he
sent forth somewhat like "ugh." as if that
was part of the operation. "Why you
speaker "ugh" when you bring your axe
down." said he. The man laughed.
"Oh it makes me chop faster" "Ah
does it? Why you not say ugh when you
take him up, then you chop twice as fastW
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

The two men who had possession of the
Swing Bridge at the Welland Canal Feeder,
on the Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Rail
road, on the 2lst of Aug. last, were convict
ed of obstructing the Road, and sentenced
to six months hard labor each, at the Assizes
at Cayuga, Canada, last week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
MARYLAED.-The returns from this State

MARYLAED.-The returns from this State
are as yet limited-but there is strong
probability that the American party is tri-
umphant.
LoUIsIANA.-New Orleans, Know Moth
ing-the State probably the same, It
MINNESOTA MISUNDERSTANDING to
the st. Paul Democrat of the 18th, the
Council stands 8 Democrats to 5 Republi-
cans. In the House the parties stand as fol-
lows: Democrats %, Republicans IL, Know
Nothings 2.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

INDIANA STATE BANK-We learn from
our Indiana exchanges, that the new State
Bank and Branches, chartered by the last
Legislature, are bein organized. The branch
es at indianapolis, Madison and Lafayette
have elected their officers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

MARINE DIsAsTERs-Loss OF PRopEL-
LERs DELAWARE AND OMAR PAsHA.-The
Prop. Delaware, bound to Chicago from Buff
falo, freighted with sixteen hundred bbls. of
Beef and two hundred hides uninsured was
wrecked near Sheboygan on the 18th. inst.
The Prop. was owned by Davis o. Sutton of
Buffalo. Eleven lives were lost-names un-
known.
Also the Prop. Omar Pasha, with cargo
of twelve thousand bushels of wheat from
Milwaukee, was water-logged and sunk at
Sheboygan pier.
Three vessels are reported ashore this side
of Sheboygan-names unknown, 3 lives lost
from one.
The Queen of the Lakes was obliged to
throw overheard ten tons of deck load on ac-
count of the storm.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

At Steel's Landing, on Wednesday, the 7th inst
by the Rev. Mr.. Savage, JOHN w. BARNS, ESQ.
Proprietor of the Grand River Times, of Grand
Haven, and Miss RUTH BREAU, of the former
place. f
"But happy they the happest of their kind,
Whom gentler stars unite, and in one fate,
Their hearts, their fortunes, land their beings blend
Ed. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

SUIT FOR FALSE MISREPRESENTATION
has been instituted by Passimore Williamson
against Judge Kane, for false imprisonment.
The case will be tried in Delaware County.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

CANADIAN OCEAN STEAMERs.-Thc Ca
madam Government have contracted for a
monthly line of steamers between Quebec
and Liverpool during the summer, and be-
tween Portland and Liverpool during the
winter. The Government is to pay the con-
tractor 100000 a year for carrying the mails.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14


SCHOOL AT STEEL's LANDING.-We are in
formed that the beautiful School edifice at
Steel's Landing is rapidly approaching COM
pletion. The lower rooms are in a state of
readiness that will enable the school to COM
mence on Monday meet.
The services of Mr.. w. EMERY, formerly
Teacher at Grandville, have been obtained
as principal, assisted by a competent instruc-
tress. Mr. E. we believe, sustains an excel
lent reputation as Teacher, and it is the
design of the Citizens of that place to estab-
lish school inferior in point of privileges to
none in Western Michigan. Surely the great
Hberality manifested in school matters entities
them to a rich reward. lm
We are further informed that arrangements
are made to accommodate scholars resident
in the vicinity, not Immediately connected
with the school district, upon very liberal
terms. Parents of such children will without
doubt eagerly embrace so fair an opportunity
to secure for the benefit of their children the
privileges thus extended to them, and so en-
able them to obtain wisdom whose price is
above rubies.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

"DoN'T DEPEND ON FATHER.'-We hope
every youth and young man who is favored
with perusal of the "Times," will read at
tentively the first article on the fourth page,
bearing the above heading. The advice is
excellent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

L
MORMON RoBBERIEs,-C. w. Samoren-
diere, communicates to the Detroit ADVERTISER,
that he was robbed of large lot of goods,
specified, at the Detour, in Chippeway coun-
| ty, on the night of the 18th ult. He says
he intends visiting the Beaver Island, to en-
deavor to identify, if possible, some of the
articles, as he has every reason to believe that
the act was committed by an organized band
| of Mormon pirates Some of their number
visited his residence few days previous,
and he thinks they gave the information to
the balance; BESIDES one of their small yes
sells was seen in that vicinity the same night,
by Indians. Mr.. S. says "they are probab-
ly the same band who have committed so
many robberies in the Straits and vicinity,
during the present season, among which are
those at Grand Traverse Light House, Point
Betsey, Pine River, Gall Island, Birch Point,
st. Helena, Old Fort Mackinaw, Presque Isle,
&c., amounting to some $1,000 or $1,000
worth of property. In nearly every instance,
they have been traced to the same source
He offers reward of $500 for the apprehen-
sion and conviction of the robbers.
G. r. Eagle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

THANKseIvINe.-Goy. Bingham has APP
pointed Thursday, the Goth inst, as day of
public thanksgiving, in this State. His proc
lamation is an excellent one. 1t is our in
tention to publish it next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

WHEAT AND FLoUR.-The Steamer Mich
igan arrived at her dock on Monday evening,
from Grand Rapids, with $500 bushels of
wheat and about 100 bbls. of four-the
largest load ever brought down the river.
The Troy left to day, for Buffalo with
1000 bbls. of flour and $500 bushels of
wheat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

Advices received by the Africa state that
Mr.. Buchanan would ere this have left Lon
don for Paris and that he will probably visit
Italy before returning home.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. NOV. IA, 1855.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,

ApoLoGY.-The lack of original matter in
our paper of this week, can be understood by
reference to certain notice in the fourth
column on this page. 1t being announcement
for the only compositor remaining in the Of
flee to set up our manuscript, it necessarily
lies over for future consideration.
Mr.. J. ]. Strang, of Beaver Island, may ex-
pect to hear from us, next week, in reply to
his very complimentary remarks in relation
TO the Grand River Times and its Editor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

DR.. B. L. Ball, who was supposed to have
persisted on the White Mountains last week,
has been discovered, with his feet frozen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

The Sultan has sent Marshal PeIissier a
magnificent sabre, with the title of Sidara-
krem, and patent granting him pension
of 100000. year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14

Eg1 The Report of the Board of Super
visors, of the County Of Manistee, has been
received. We will endeavor to publish it
next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-11-14
Shell Oysters!

E0R Sale by the Barrel, at
~ SPENCER's
OUTER for sale by the Firkin, at
- SPEScERs