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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

eW- The Michigan Farmer, with intelli.
gence of great interest to the agriculturalist,
makes its welcome appearance. We hail it as
the harbnger of better times coming, when its
excellent hints shall be better understood and
practiced by our farmers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

eY- The following information of impor-
lance, to those entitled to Bounty Lands, is Ia
ken from the Washington Star, of Friday:
"The third auditor of the Treasury takes no
cognizance of letters addressed to him on the
matter of bounty lands, by others than the per-
sons who are bene6ciaries under the law, un-
less the writer's present properly authenticated
powers Of attorney TO act in the behalf Of the
claimants. He cannot give information as TO
the service of an individual, unless the name of
the captain, and, where practicable of the regi-
ment, is furnished to him. The practice of his
office is to give precedence to applications for
such information coming direct from the pen
sion bureau. This accounts for the failure OF
persons writing direct to him to receive early
replies. The safest way is to correspond only
with the pension bureau with reference to boun-
ty lands"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

sW" The 10th Of the present month is the
time designated by the Milerites, or Second Ad
ventists, for the coming ofour Saviour and the
end of the world. In the Eastern States many
converts are being baptized
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
New YORK. April %.

1t is stated that two recruiting Offices in this
city, and one in Albany, are to be opened to-day
for the enrolment Of names for the Z" Worth
Legion" in view of the probability of rupture
with Spain The officers mostly belong to the
New York Volunteers who served in Mexico
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

The st. Louis Democrat of Tuesday last says
there were several cases Of cholera in that city
on the previous day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

"The Paw Paw Free Press of the 9th inst,
says the citizens Of that village and vicinity
have already subscribed one.half the stock
(Sl2,5OO) and the people OF Allegan have, by
this time, undoubtedly, subscribed the other
half necessary to organize company to con-
struct Railroad from Alegan to Paw Paw"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
New YORK. April 81,

In the United States District Court to-day, be.
fore Judge Hall, the Grand Jury presented an
indictment against Colonel Kinney, of the Gen.
trail American Expedition, for violation of the
Neutrality Laws, and a warrant was issued for
his arrest.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

e4Y- The second number of Wells General
Advertiser, clever little sheet, published month
ly, at Grand Rapids, has found its way 10 our
Office Our friend WELLS has sent us speci-
men containing much of the interesting, inter-
spersed with the joval; and the novelty con-
sists in its being gratis One object of its pub.
lication consists in its affording a ready means
of acquainting its numerous readers with the
great number of city lots and farms adjacent,
for sale, of which the subscriber is agent. We
are happy to exchange.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
ry- We have been kindly furnished with the

W- We have been kindly furnished with the
first number of the Lansing Republican, pub
lished by H. BARNS, Esq, the efficient and pop
ular Clerk of the last House of Representa-
tives. We opine the we'll known reputation OF
Mr.. B., as man of eminent ability, will insure
the paper an extensive patronage throughout
the State, and will be widely known as one OF
the most efficient in respect to the interesting
literary matter afforded to its readers in the
weekly issued, and an honor to the Capitol City.
We cordially extend the right hand of fellow.
ship and welcome it among our numerous ex-
changes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
BosToN, April %.

Boston, April %.
Mr.. Joseph Hiss, the member from Boston,
resigned his seat in the House to-day, on &c
count of the difficulties growing out of the Nun
merry investigation. His letter of resignation
was referred to committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
BOsToN. Nav 2.


A fire occurred in the ship yard of Jas. Smith
at st. Johns N. b., on Saturday last, destroying
new ship OH the stocks and large quantity
of lumber. Total loss estimated at f23,000
sterling.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1855.
HOME EMBELLISHMENTS are highly

HOME EMBELLIsHMENTs.-W are highly
pleased in our peregrinations through the vari-
Gus streets of our village to witness our citi-
zens turning so much attention to Home En-
bellishments," in rearing shade and ornamental
trees about their dwellings The influence ex-
erted thereby upon the mind is most happy.
To be always surrounded with the beautiful and
the majestic in nature, amid the sterner duties
of life, is the most fruitful source of OCCASION
ally, at least, directing our thoughts to the Au.
thor of all beauty and magniicence. Our homes
have fitly been compared to kind Of "Inner
Temple" a" Holy of Holies," where we daily
offer up our purest vows, and upon whose ga
cred affairs we consecrate our sworn affections
types Of fairer and better home in another
and higher life. Then make home beautiful ;
a pleasant and desirable spot for loved ones to
dwell Scatter thickly about the beautiful in
nature, that those who are now but commenc.
ing to tread the rough paths of life, the juve-
niles of your household, may have something
when in after life they are far distant from their
paternal home that their thoughts will love to
revert to with emotions Of the most pleasing
nature. That wide spreading oak, that tall
branching maple, that graceful poplar with its
aspen leaf, that locust with its thorny limbs and
sweet scented flowers, under whose shade they
sported in childhood, will ever possess charm
upon which memory will love fondly to linger,
even when the gray hairs of age shall sit light
ly upon their furrowed brows.
Parents should encourage their children to
cultivate flowers and shrubbery. Give each of
them little spot of earth which they may call
their own; assist them to select the choicest va
rieties of roses, tulips, lilies, geraniums &c,
and instruct them in the best method of their
cultivation; not only will the influence be most
happy in the promotion of health, but their
minds will become assimilated in measure to
the beautiful objects around them and the harsh
and discordant will afford them no qualification.
Then these plants of your households will
grow up the beautiful, the gentle, the beloved
Of all.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
NFw YORK. April OF.

There was an immense gathering of the
friends of the Prohbtory Liquor Law in the
metropolitan Theatre last night and the pro-
ceedings were of the most enthusiastic character.
Eloquent speeches were made by Professor Mat
tison, Henry Ward Beecber, Rev. DR.. Tying, and
others. A series of appropriate resolutions were
adopted.
While this meeting was in session, one of
quite different stamp was held in Brooklyn,
where the liquor dealers were in convention, and
organized an association to act in concert with
their brethren in New York in opposing the law.
They resolved to buy no goods from or support
in any way, any person who aided in passing or
advocated the principles of the oppressive Pro-
hibitory Law.
The mass meeting the Anti-Mane law men
comes off tonight at Tammany Hail.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

GREAT CoNFLAGRATIoN.-Durn the storm
last evening, the large barn of Geo. Clark three
miles south of this place was struck by lightning,
and in few moments was totally enveloped in
flames. The fire spread TO the other barns, and
sheds, and laid the whole in ruins.
Mr.. Clark had considerable wool of last years
clip on hand, which with all of his farming tools,
Hay, Grain, two valuable cows, and seven fine
sheep, with lambs, which he had just bought,
were burned.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Clark few
years ago, obtained the first premium at the
State Agricultural Fair, for his farm and build
ings. 1t was believed to be the most complete
establishment in the State.
The buildings were very extensive, and con-
veniently arranged, in all respects for large
farming and stock establishment.
We have not learned his loss, but it cannot
fall below $4,000. No insurance, his policy for
$4,000, having expired only few days previ-
Gus.
The wind being in a favorable direction, his
house though in great danger was saved. The
loss is heavy to Mr.. C. but he has energy, will,
and ability to replace his buildings with others,
suitable to his wants, and the value of his farm.
Lapeer Dem. Extra April 90.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

Few are aware how frequently publishers are
compelled to insert among their advertisements,
statements which they can neither sanction or
believe.
A pleasant exception to this dsagreeable me-
cessity are the advertisements of DR.. J. c. Ayers
Cherry Pectora and Pills, which will be found
in our columns. We have published for him
before, and always with the feeling that in so
doing we in no wise lend ourselves to deceive
or mislead the public, for we have had indispu-
table proof that his words are strictly true, with
abundant reason to believe that his medicines
will do all they promise, and all that can be
reasonably expected from medicine. His Cher.
~ Pectoral is too well known in this commu-
nifty to need any commentator from us, and
his Pills we are credibly informed are not infe-
rior to his Pectoral. Prov. Mirror, r. |.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
BALTIMORE, April "a.

New Orleans papers of "Wednesday, with Ha-
vana dates TO the 18th, are at hand. DIR. Peck
had been released with the liberty of the Island,
with the exception of Puerto Principe, but as his
business was in that town, he intended to return
home.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
WASHINGTON, MAY 2.

The Union this morning claims that the San
Jacinto's run Of six days to Havana is equal to
twelve days run to Liverpool. In smooth
sea the San Jacinto made ten to eleven knots an
hour.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

sY" The Grand Riuer Eagle, of the 2Stb
ult, informs US that $4,000 of the stock of
the Grand Rapids and Southern Railroad had
been subscribed in that county, and like
amount on the southern division of the work,
and that ten thousand more was required Of
Kent county to secure the construction of the
road.
At recent convention Of the stock subscr-
bers, convened in that city, a committee consist
ing of R. C. Luce, S. o. Kingsbury, and M. L..
Avery, were appointed to obtain transfer of
the original subscribers 10 the articles of asso.
citation agreed upon by the convention, and to
obtain additional subscriptions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
PORT CoLBoURNE, April 9

The propeller Granite State arrived here at A
o'clock, from Cleveland. The propeller Oliver
Cromwell left at 2 o'clock for Port Stanley, being
the first vessel in and out of the Weland Canal
this season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

Our SCHooL.-The summer term of the
school in our village, under the superintendent
of Mr. A. w. TAYLOR, assisted by Miss BREAU
will commence on Wednesday, the 10th inst
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

rR- We are indebted to Capt. ]. B. WAR
Rem, of the Prop. Troy, for late Chicago and
Buffalo papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

The city Of Milwaukee contains nineteen &C..
knowledged places Of public religious worship.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

Loads of movers are passing through this
place almost daily, on their way to Muskegon;
The valleys of the Grand, Muskegon, Flat and
Pine Rivers are rapidly filling up with enterpri-'
sing settlers lonla Gaz..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

The Buffalo Express says that the MANSION.
and other of our Hotels and drinking places,
have closed their bars, and will not open them
again, If at all, until after the Courts pronounce
upon the Constitutionality of the Prohibitory
Law G Ita
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

az HARPER's MAGAZINE, for May, is upon
our table with all its excellencies usually &C
companying that deservedly popular periodical.
The next number commences new volume.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
BALTIMORE, April %.

The Southern mail as late as due is received.
Dr. Peck publishes in the New Orleans pa
pers an extended statement Of his arrest and i'm
prsonment in Cuba. He states that his treat
ment was very harrassng, and he makes Claim
upon the Spanish Government for compensa-
ton.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
SANDY Hook, Nav

The steamer Star of the West is going up the
bay with California dates to the 9th ult., and
100000 in treasure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09

s8' The Prohibitory Liquor Law comes into
effect on the 18th inst. The first section reads
thus:
"The people of the State of Michigan enact:
"That no person shall be allowed TO manufac-
ture or to SELL at any time, by himself his clerks,
servant or agent, directly or indirectly, any spirit
uous or intoxicating liquors, or any mixed liquors,
part of which is spirtuous or Intoxicating, ex-
cept as hereinafter specified" [Referng to its sale
by druggists
We feel confident that those of our citizens
who are now engaged in the traffic will readily
comply with the provisions of this wholesome
law, and that there will be no occasion for le-
gal compulsion. The law must be sustained,
nolens rolens-on the part of those who are
placed in position which affords them an op-
portunity to continue the traffic; but compli-
ance of ones own accord will come with much
better grace than that effected by the compul-
sion Of law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09


sW- The following explanation in relation
to the cause of the explosion of the propeller
Oregon, we clip from the Free Press Of the
25th ult:
THE OREGON ExPLosIoN-Mr. Rice, the Sec
ond mate of the Oregon, says the cause of the
explosion was the foaming of the boilers, and
the engineer was thus deceived as to the guam
tity of water in the boilers. The mate of the
Flying Cloud was standing by the engineer,
Chapman, and said TO him, " the water is low,
and you will blow us up" Chapman replied,
"Oh, mol you can't blow her up" The mate
replied, 81 would give all my old shoes if was
ashore" and Immediately left the engineer for
the upper deck to go forward, and, when about
half way forward, the boilers exploded.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer says:
=" The propeer's boilers were examined last
fall by Captain b. l.. Stannard, Inspector and
were pronounced to be in sound and first-rate
condition, and able to bear 1913 pounds press.
ure"
The Cleveland Herald says:
"Before the Oregon left on her fatal trip, she
had towed a vessel from Black River and one
from Euclid 10 this port, and it was supposed by
Capt. Jones-than whom more competent or
more careful man does not live-ihat she was in
perfect ORDER and she was severely tried before
put upon her regular business Captain Jones'
last orders to the engineer were to have every.
thing right about the engine, regardless of OK.
pense
1.-THE engineer Chapman was first class en-.
gineer, and was secured by Capt Jones at Chap
mans own rates, for the purpose of having the
Oregon in competent hands, and Capt. Jones be-
Iieves that the foaming of the water caused the
fatal deception"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
Napoleon and the Empress Eugene would

Napoleon and the Empress Eugene would
reach London, Monday, April 10th, and stay one
week with the Queen. The tone of the British
public is that of extravagan. adulation in regard
to the event. and it is very different to that with
which Napoleon was treated some years since.
The official programme is as follows:
Monday Prince Albert goes to Dover to meet
the august party. Lunches with them at the
Warden Hotel. Arrives homo with them at
Windsor in the afternoon.
Tuesday morning the Emperor receives the
Corps Dpomatique. In the evening he attends
grand etertainment.
Wednesday the Emperor will be invested with
the order of the Garter In the evening he will
attend a grand dinner and ball.
Thursday the Emperor will visit the Crystal
Palace: and in the evening attend the Opera.
Friday Napoleon will visit London to receive
the city address and afterward dine at the Buck
ingham Palace.
Saturday the Emperor returns home.
The Roebuck Committee adjourned with Par
lament till the 18th.
The propriety of raising the siege of Sevasto-
pol is freely and favorably talked Of
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
DETROIT, MAY 9.

DETKUII, May q
The straits of Macknac are now open. The
propeller Saginaw passed down the river yester-
day, from Milwaukee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
SECOND DISPATCH.

Mr.. Kendall has been removed, and il is under
stood that R. L. Adams was offered the appoint
ment but declined.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
Nrw ORLEANS. April %

Postmaster Kendall has been arrested on a
charge of purloining from letter the sum of
mcOO
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
WASHING TON, April IS.


A private letter from California dated March
81, confidently predicts the reelection of Sena-
tor Gwinn the first week in April.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
New YORK, April %.

In the case of VIM. c. Valentine, charged with
fitting out the brig Julia Moulton as SLAYER
Commissioner Morton decided to-day, that the
testimony offered did not justify him in discharg.
ing the defendant on his bail, and that he must
leave the case to the District Attorney TO pre-
sent to the Grand Jury.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-09
New HAVEN, April %.

New HAVEN, April g.
William Clark, young grocery merchant Of
this place, was this evening shot through the
head by Richard White, in Whites DWELLING
White had some time ago married Miss b.
CART, to whom Clark had been very much attach
ed, and the murder originated, it is said, from
that circumstance. All the parties are of good
character. The distress of the wife and her
mother has created the greatest sympathy
The murderer has been arrested. Clark still
breathss, but his death is every moment anticipa.
ted
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-02

A Republican State Convention viii be held at the
Canitol in Madison on Wednesday, the 5th day OF
September A. D. 1855, at IL o'clock, NJ, for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for State ofhceTs 10
supported by the people at the next Genera E.iec-
ton and for the transaction of such other business
as may be deemed expedent. :,
Each Senatorial and each Assembly District OF
the State will be entitled to two Delegates IN said
Convention.
The Committee would respectfully suggest that the
several District Conventions for the appointment of
DELEGATES TO the State Convention, be held at o.,
clock p. NJ. on Saturday, the 25th day of August.
In eases where Conventions for the selection OF
Delegates arc not held in Senatorial District the
DELEGATES from the several Assembly Districts com
prised in such Senatorial District, empowered to
appoint the Senatorial Delegates for such District
WIN. A. WHITE, Chm, j. A: SLEEPER,
G. f. WUNDERLY JOHN WALWORTH
WYMAN SPOONER E. b. WOLCOTT,
ID. w. HALL, SAMUEL BAIRD,
RepnbLican State Central Committee.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-02
TEETH FOR THE MILLIONS.
" Her ,cee ut mon sac street and boaMy.,

Her acee bit ns0W street and boRng"
NOTHING can make mouth pretty but pretty
~ teeth The mouth is the gate of life NEGLECT Il
not If neglected and not kept in good repair Won
can't have good health; and what is more snssahtly
than a mass of decayed teeth
l am happy to tell you, people of kenosha, and
my friends in the country, that l repairing
mouths, fixing up old teeth, and putting in new ones
as natural life if not so, at prices which will
come within the means of all. / am a plan liver
with light expenses. This gives me good health, and
clear conscience while il enables me to work cheap
You will meet with many pretty face that had cen
entirely despoed of its charms, and which would
have rema ned so, but for my skill in replacing and
repairing lost aud decayed teeth, and prices vastly
below what some mere thinkers are in the habit of
charging. Old jobs repaired neatly and cheaply
have received instructions from one of the very
best operators IN the country, and have all the adj
vantage of knowledge of the latest improvement
OF the art, in regard to which l keep myself fully
posted The poor well us the rich should cnioy
the benefits of this art and it is all nonsense il not
criminal to put this kind of work at such exorbitant
prices as to contine its benefits to the rich alone
Particular attention paid to the correction of the
irregularities of youth
Chdren's teeth extracted gratis
Advice, do.
Yours, &c,
ISAAC GEORGE
Kenosha, August 2, IS.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-02

Buffalo Market.
Buffalo, July 31-2 p. NJ
Flour in fair demand and unchanged-salcs at
S,25as, rs for good to extra Wisconsin,; S,50a9 90
for good extra southern Ohio and Michigan.
Wheat-in good demand for inferior milling,
sales upper lake spring at about 1,50; and new
Illinois winter at 1855. Corn lower and dull
supply hrge sales at 79-part delivered Oats,
held AZ.
New York Market.
NEW YORK, July 3I-2 =. NJ.
Flour-Market without important change. de-
mand moderate for export and home use-salcs
$l,IoaS,00 for common to straight choice state;
$s,564 for mixed to choice state, SO 561 for mixed
to choice western, $l0,50a11, III for extra Gen
esse Canadian in better request-sales So pa
$50
Grain-Wheat firmer demand fair-sales sou.
thern at$l ,70al ,85; $40 bu. white at $500
Rye better-small sales $120. Corn heavy
sales SASSY. Oats plenty and dull, 55a57
Provisions-Pork unchanged-sales90bbs 49,.
50al9,623 for prime Beef stcady-sales small
Cut meats about the same. Business moderate
Lard shade lower-1LsalI.
Whiskey-sales 25 bbs,41