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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-09-20
new and enlarged edition Che 2Oth thOusand)
OF DIR. DOWLING'S HISTORY
OF ROmaNisln;

Compiled from Romish Authorities: with
Supplement, bringing the history down 10
the present time: with so engravings.
vol. Svo., 500 pages, cloth gilt, S3
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

BANKING LAWS IN INDIANA.-The Indiana
LegislatureShas passed the two bills relative to
banks, over the head of the Governor. They
were vetoed last week, and on Saturday taken
up and passed by a two-thirds vote. The first
extends the charter of the present State Bank
and branches, which expires in a little less than
two years. The new charter runs twenty years,
and the bank is to be entirely disconnected from
the State after the expiration Of the present
charter, as the new constitution prohibits the
State from re-engaging in banking operations.
The capital of the bank is fixed at $4,000, 1000
upon which bonus of one-ffth of one per cent
is paid by the bank into the school fund of the
State. The State will put its trust fund into
the new bank as it has into the old, now amount
ing to $l,3O0,00O, and the bank assumes an
equal amount of her bonds drawing five per cent
interest payable in 1865. The State Bank of
Indiana has long been regarded as one of the
soundest banking institutions of the country,
and the fact that it is to be continued for so long
a period under substantially the same manage.
ment which has hitherto conducted its opera
tons is a matter Of congratulation to the entire
business community of the West. The new
bank will organize and perfect all its arrange
ments so as to be prepared to substitute its
circulation for that of the old one on the expi-
ration of the charter of the latter, January lst
1857.
The other bill relates to the Free Banks and
provides that they shall deposite one hundred
and ten dollars Of six per cent stocks for every
one hundred dollars of circulation, and that
they shall not be located in towns Of less than
one thousand inhabitants, unless it be county
seat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The following beautiful extract from co,res.
pondent of the AAsgan Record, truthfullv de.
lineates the intimate connection that ex;sts be-
tween the prosperity of our Primary Schools
and the, stability of our political, and we miobt
add religious Institutions Let every good eiti-
zen, read, reflect, and act in accordance thereto,
Propose to suggest few thoughts, al thew
have occurred to me, on Primary Schools as n
field OF labor and their connection with the Po-
litical Institutions Of our country. Where. 7
ask, can be found a field more radiant with hone
or one that holds out more encouraging pros.
poets to engage the attention Of the public than
the Primary School-where can the implements
OF industry turn up soil more promising to thu
eye of sight and of faith, and the cutivator en-
JOY the rewards of better harvest? The Pri-
mary School is the chief corner stone,' it ia
the great bulwark of our free government, on it
is based that enliyening hope we cherish for our
country.
Every school-house is a fountain from which
goes forth those healthful and fertizing streams
that water our hills and vallies and cause the m
to bud and blossom as the rose. 1t is one of
the axioms of republican government that The
people must be intelligent. Now we would re-
specially enquire how this can be uneless the
mart, from which, at least nine-tenths of our vo-
ters receive all their intellectual training, vet re-
ceives that fostering care which their position
and Importance demands.
IGNORANCE is the ambush of demagoeism.
whilst the school-house is the stocade fort from
which to attack this public foe Willy and wise
Legislators may vote thousands upon thousands
of the peoples money for the organization, still
our safety from the attacks Of foes from with
out and from dangerous factions within, and our
prosperity as people depends on the training
of the multtudes of youth in our midst, which
training is emphatically the work of our primary
schools.
"That this truly American institution receives
that attention to which its Importance entities il,
| presume, no one acquainted with its present
provisions or realizing its importance will at
tempt to assert. The question, then, forces it,
self home upon us, what can be done, that is
within our power to do? ! answer let every
means be used by teachers better to qualify
themselves for the responsible position.
"Let patrons countenance and encourage such
improvement by extending to teachers that cord-
al and friendly feeling of which they can be the
only dispensers"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

A DIFFERENCE.-Whle the British troops in
the Crmea are suffering the most dreadful pr-
vations and dying in droves for want of the nee
essaries of life, Lord Raglan, their Commander
in-Chief, is living in fine Style, enjoying not on
ly comfort, but even luxury. The New York
Observer publishes letter from the Rev. Mr..
Fighter, who lately visited Lord Raglan. Says
Mr. r.:
"His Lordship lives in large house appropri-
ated to the purpose, about two miles from the
front camp, and maintains grand style with his
suite of apartments, and silver plate and service
The houses and stables for his grooms and hor-
ses the large marques of his officers, and tho
guard tents pitched around, with flags floating
from them, form quite military settlement and
a gay scene"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

The OLD SOLDIERS Bounty LAND Bill
The Old Soldiers Bounty Land Bill has passed
the House, amended, by vote of 1876 against
SO. The bill, as amended, provides lands for
persons of all grades, by land and seas, includ-
ing Indians, wagoners, and hotilla men, who
have served in the wars since $780, one hundred
and sixty acres in all to each person who has
served not less than fourteen days, except act
ually in battle for shorter period. The wild
ows or minor children TO receive the benefit in
case Of the death of the persons so entitled
The widows of officers and the soldiers of the
revolutionary war to be entitled to the benefit
of this act, likewise the volunteers at the in
vasion Of Plattsburgh, in Sept, 1914. The VOL
unteers ut the attack of Lewiston, Delaware in
the years 1912 and 1915, and the chaplains who
served in the several wars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

VINO WOULD NOT BE FARMER ?-The fol-
lowing truthful language is found in one of the
popular periodicals of the day. How beauti-
fully and truthfuly it illustrates the life of the
farmer. In view of the many blessings, tempo
raj, social, and moral, that surround the dwell
ing of the farmer, who would not wish to be
one!
"The situation Of the farmer in easy circum-
stances, is one Of all others TO be enved. Lord
of his own soil, he fears no expulsion depend
ent on his own granary, orchard, and stall, the
rise of provisions and fall Of labor do not alarm
him; his 1ocks and his woodlands secure him
against cold, and cause him to view the approach
of winter without fear; unembarrassed with
debt, it never frightens him to shake hands with
the Sheriff; and removed from the causes which
excite ambition and an undue love of gain, his
wants are few and well supplied. While we
have too many merchants, too many editors, too
many commercial dealers, too many bankers, too
many note shavers, and vastly too many idlers
and paupers, there are not enough farmers. In
Massachusetts, the most thekly populated State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH, IA 1855.

Our VILLAGE ScHooL.-The Spring term of
the Grand Haven School has commenced under
the superintendent of the former teachers,
Mr.. TAYLOR and Miss BREAU.
The usually large number of pupils are in
attendance 1t is the design of the teachers to
spare no pains TO render the school of our vii
lage equal in point of educational advantage to
any of like character in the State. And parents
placing their sons and daughters under their
care and instruction, may rest assured that they
will receive every needed attention, in respect
to the different branches of education to which
their attention may be directed, as well as to the
laws of health, good morals, &c.
Pupils can receive instruction in the higher
branches, usually taught in our academies, as
well as in the more common ones.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
TELEGRAPH NE WS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ~


The room Of the Supreme Court has been
thronged for the last three days by on audience
who were well paid by the eoquence and ability
OF the counsel employed in tho case of Fremont
against the United States. Fremont lays claim
to ten Spanish leagues of land, situated in Cali
forna, on the east of the river San Joaq uin being
a tract of country called Las Mariposas." The
Board of Land Commissioners for California, be-
fore whom the claim was first preferred, con-
firmed Ffemont's title, but their decision was re-
versed by the U. s. District Court of California,
and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court
Of the United States. Title Is claimed by Col.
Fremont from the Mexican Republic, through
Juan b. Alvarado, to whom the grant had been
made in February, 1874, on his petition to the
Mexican Government for land which he wished
to stock with cattle. The Mexican Governor
issued a patent for the territory, subject to the
appreciation Of the Departmental Assembly, and
TO certain stipulated conditions. Fremont pur-
chased the land Of Alvarado, but has, since the
discovery of its mineral riches, been constantly
engaged in difficulties with squatters who have
laid claim to it.
The case has been argued by Mcssrs. Critten.
den Bib, and Jones, in behalf of the petitioner,
and the Attorney. General for the government
The principal points of Mr. Cushing's argument,
which was very elaborate and brilliant effort,
are:
That Alvarado's claim was null for uncertain
ty of local description.
That it was not confirmed by the Department
al Assembly, and is not now entitled to confirm
alton.
That the grant is void because the conditions
annexed have never been confirmed.
That the decision of the Land Commission
ers is null for uncertainty. and, if confirmed,
the land could not be located SO as to be patent
ed.
That the lands claimed by Fremont being min
eral, were not colonizable, or grantable by the
political authorities.
The familiarity of Mr.. Gushing with the Span
ish law, peculiarly qualified him for case Of
This kind The probability is, that the claim of
the Uuted States to the land will be affirmed by
the court, altho' a large number of land titles
now held under Mexican laws will thereby be
overthrown.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

A MATHEMATICAL QUERY.-The following
mathematical question has been proposed to us
for solution. We insert it, apprehending that
some of our readers might wish an opportunity
of solving it, and forward the result to the Of
lice of our paper:
Suppose the distance from Grand Haven TO
Milwaukee, on the opposite side of the lake, to
be 80 miles, and the human eye to be sufficiently
powerful to enable it to see an object thus far
taking into consideration the convexity of the
earth-how high must said city be elevated,
above the waters of the lake, in order to rem
der it visible at that distance?
We have solved the problem, and would like
to compare notes with any who may be pleased
to give it a trial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

eW" We are indebted to Hon. FRANCIS
SHEARMAN, late Superintendent of Public In
struction of this State, for copy of his Annu-
al Report to the Legislature from which we
learn that the number of school districts in the
State, according to the report of the School In
spectors, is $780, fractional districts. lll5
number of children between the ages of and
IS, in districts taught by qualified teachers,
l73,ll7; whole number who have attended
school during the year, 1857; amount of
money received from the State, $l3O,996 SO /;
number of volumes in township Libraries, 1911
col.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

in the Union, one-half the land Is not cultivated
at all, and the remainder not half as we'll as it
ought to be.
The life of the farmer, besides being the most
conducive to health, and affordng the most GER
tain means of comfortable subsistence, is, of
all others, the most favorable to religious life.
If he has no church, he can read the bible, and
the book Of nature. He sees God everywhere,
and everywhere sees that he is good.
The birds sing praise; the herds low forth
their gratitude; the lambs exulting in bliss
derived whence they know not-skip and bound
on thousand hills. The very earth teens with
the exuberance of divine goodness, and reminds
him of the prophetic expression, 81 will open
the windows of Heaven and pour you out a
blessing that there shall not be room enough to
receive it, This is the scene presented to the
eye of every farmer.
If he enter his dwelling, greater beauties at
tract his attention. His sons and daughters APP
pear like olive plants around his table. Cruel
fashions that destroy the health of mind and
body, have no dominion over them. The firm
step, the hale appearance, the strong and vgor-
Gus constitution, purity of thought probity of
life, suavity of manners, a conscience void of
offense,' all denote that here is enjoyed the
highest degree of human bliss. Go through the
world; visit every isle of the sea- explore the
remotest parts of the earth, and you will return
with conviction not to be shaken, that the
farmer of this description is to be priced be-
yond civil exatation, fame; yea, everything.
Who would not be farmer! %
" How best the farmers simple life
How pure the joy it yields
Far from the worlds tempestuous strife,
Free mid the scented fields y
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

CHICAGO ELEcTIoN.-LEvI D. BOONE, X. NJ,
is elected Mayor by 344 majority. The X. N.
ticket, generally, is triumphant, as respects all
the city officefs-Adermen not excepted.
Surely Sam" is waxing mighty in strength,
to the terror of all opposed
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
[Chi. Dem. Press.

An Indian had gone to Albany, one cold win
ter's day, and got very drunk, on his way home,
he became completely overcome, laid down and
was frozen to death. His tribe was at that time
much disposed to initiate the habits of white
men, and accordingly held an inquest over the
dead body. After long pow-wow, they finally
agreed upon the verdict that the deceased came
to his death "by mixing too much water in his
whiskey, which had frozen in and killed him.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

Canada, yesterday,took decisive step toward
Liquor Prohibition, by the strong vote of as to
25. There was an abstract vote here in favor
of Prohibition some time ago. but, we believe.
no attempt was then made to prohibit practical.
ly. That attempt is now in order, and bids fair
to be crowned with success. Should it be- the
difficulty of enforcing prohibition in our own
northern States will be sensibly diminished
Roll on the ball
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
WASHINGTON March, 4.

congress clObeu tO-uay III cACclIeut ttiupeI
All The Appropriations bills were carried.
The Bounty Land or Old Soldiers bill recev.
ed the Executive sanction, altho' it was very
bitter pill to the President and his party. Prob.
ably 20OOO0,000 of acres, under this act will 90
10 the people Cloths of whom reside in the old
States.
The President has retained and pocketed sew
cral Internal Improvement and Harbor bills
among them those relating to the ST. Clair Flats
and the st. Mary's river, Michigan; and, it is be-
lieyed, also, the Savannah river, Notwithstanding
his approval last year, of the Cape Fear river
improvements.
Collins has been victorious in spite of the We.
to. The whole measure was engrafted on the
Navy Appropriation bill, with the single oms-
sion of the clause repeating the power to give
notice to rescnd the contract.
The Pacific Rail Road bill was lost in the
House.
Senator Toucey's bill for the better enforce
ment of the Fugitive Slave Act, which came in
direct conflict with State Sovereignty, sleeps the
sleep of death. Mr.. May, of Maryland, Chair
man of the House Judiciary Committee, was
closely watched by some dozen Northern men,
bers, and so he very prudently declined present
ing the obnoxious measure
The New-York Assay bill, or Mint measure,
was triumphantly carried through Messrs. Cut
ting, Wheeler, Walbridge and Walker were &C.
tive and vigilont in presenting it.
Messrs. Gilchrist, Of New Hampshire, Lump
kin, OF Georgia, and Blackford, of Indiana, have
been appointed Judges of the Court of Claims.
These are said to be good appointments. Judge
Montgomery Blair, Of No. son of Francis p
Blair, is appointed Solicitor. His nomination
was strenuously resisted because of his free-soii
affinities.
The nominations for field officers for the four
new regiments were confirmed according to the
list furnished. Some surprise is expressed that
no nomination was made for Brigadier General.
All the Senators united in recommending Gen.
Shields. His foreign birth, however may have
deferred the Executive from sending his name
in.
The Compromise Passenger bill was carried
thro' both houses, but the Presidents decision
thereupon is not yet known.
The Tariff remains in statu quo All the
Pennsylvania Wings, and General Dawson,
Democrat, distinguished themselves by their op.
position to any disturbance of the Tariff. The
latter deserves honor for his constancy and de.
voton to the interest of his constituents.
Farewell to the Thirty-third Congress-!
The most prominent acts of the Session are
Us IOllOWS.
Land Graduation.
Military Bounty Land. 100000 acres)
Navy Retired List.
French Spoliation; vetoed
Texas Debt.
Revenue Gutter.
Lieut. General Scott appointed
Collins Steamer Bill-say 100000; vetoed.
Fortifcations.
-Four New Regiments-$2, 100000.
u. s. Court in California
Acceptance of Jackson's Sword
Navy propriation-Sl5.ooO0 1000.
Claim Treaty with England-$27O,o00
Reciprocity Bill.
Increased Judicial Salaries.
Emgrant Passengers.
Monthly California Mail
Increased Land Office Salaries
st. Clair Flats, and the Ste Maries, pocketed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

The Hamilton &C. W. Banner states that a
ball was given at Congress Hall. in that place
on the evening ofthc 22d ult., in honor of Wash.
ington. The Banner says: "Only think of it
celebrating the anniversary of Washington
birthday in Canada Why, not many years
since such an announcement would have been
equal to the cry, to arms to arms! But a
change has come DER the spirit of our dreams,
and prejudces and bigotry no longer make us
withhold the respect due to virtue, patriotism
and true worth, no matter when or where they
show themselves" This is the first time, we be-
licve, that any such demonstration has been at
tempted in Canada.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
NEW York. March 4.

The steamer Star of the West, from San Ju.
an of the Odd, arrived here this morning with
nearly 200 passengers and about $45O,oOC
in specie on freight She only touched at Key
West
The Spanish Consul has issued a procama-
ton by order of the Captain General of Cuba
declaring the whole coast of said Island in a
state of blockade, and also stating that all YES
sells bound to any port,that might be found crus.
ing along the coast, would be boarded and search
ed by Spanish war vessels.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

ENcoURAGING.-On the first day of Page g.
Bacon's resumption of business they received on
deposit over 100000, and only $l35,OO0 of this
sum was drawn, leaving clear overpus of de-
posts of $l65,000, and this from the city alone
Further large deposits were promised on the
following day. This was altogether sponta-
neous movement on the part of business men,
and speaks well for the credit in which the firm
is held, in spite of their past suspension.
Chi. Dem. Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
Editor Advertiser :

The New York Courier and Enquirer learns
that in connection with the completion of the
Panama Rail Road, a steamship will be dis
patched from New York for Aspinwall, carry
ing freight only. This is the opening of new
trade, and will enable shippers to California to
place their goods in San Francisco in about 30
DAYS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

A large cargo of Indians, captured in the Pc
ninsula of Yucatan by Santa Annals directions,
have been laden in Havana and sold as slaves.
AT the very urgent remonstrance of the British
Consul, Gen. Concha is about to inquire into
the legality of the transaction. Santa Anna has
already received $4,000 for his share of the bu-
siness
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14
HARRIsRuRG. Feb. q

The Speaker of the House of Representatives
and large number of members Of the two
Houses of this Legislature have addressed a
letter to George Law, of New York, sounding
him upon national affairs, and asking him to take
the field as the champion of the new American
party. This letter was written some days since.
This movement has created quite sensation
in this quarter, and much anxiety and specu-
latiF are afloat in anticipation Of Mr.. Laws re-
ply.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

RAILROADS IN CALFoRNIA.--Accordin to n
report which appears in the Sacramento Journal,
the Sacramento Valley Railroad Co., which was
chartered in the year 1852, has capital of ST.
100000, nearly all of which has been taken
The Company has surveyed and leveled $50
miles of the line, 100 miles of which have been
estimated upon, l04 miles actually located, 40
miles put under contract, of which half is to be
finished in IL months.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-14

SPoTs ON THE SUY-A correspondent of the
Providence Journal states, for the information
of those who believe that there is connection
between the temperature of our planet and the
state of the suns disc, that there are now two
spots on the sun of uncommon size, and great
regularity of figure, almost circular, which are
surrounded by penumbra, very distinct, also
circular.