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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01

GEN. HousToN's MIsTAKE.-At the Academy
of Music, the other evening, Gen. Houston was
guilty of great blander. He did not wish his
speech reported, and so the accommodations
provided the press for that purpose were taken
away. This was pnerile and ridiculous II
was an affectation Of modesty as unfit for Hons.
ton as the dress of a Broadway dandy. Why
should he initiate the folly of Henry A wiseg
Has he but one speech on Texas And If no
chooses TO give It to the public, whose property
is it but theirs Gen. Houston spoke 10 sbur
tbousand; we have repeated his speech to per
haps FIVE hundred thousand. Didn't wan, his
speech reportedf Fiddle. de>dee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
DISASTERS ON THE ONO AND ssIssIrP RIVERS le.e,

DIsAsTFRs ONO NJ ssissIPPI RIVERS letter
from the agent Of this New York Board OF Underwriters
to Ewood Walters Esq., secretary Of the Board dated
Cincinnati, Feb. 49, says The river Is full OF drift Ice,
and the water is very low which makes navigation very
Dangerous. During the past week eight or ten
boats have been sunk among them the steamers Jas.
Rott Dresden, Northener, Norma, and Grand Turk on
the Mississippi river, and the Lstob, Helen Mar Win
field and Cncnnatus. The Cncinnatus sunk ne ar the
landing here, and had cargo board insured in Bos.
tom 1T being consigned heie) for s5s GOO The loss viii
be at least thirty per cent The Helen Mars cargo
mostll for and I'M ured In Raltimore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
Later from California.

ARRIVAL OF THE DANIEL WEBSTER Ap NEW OR
LEANs-No UNITED STATES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF THE MINERS, ETC, ETC.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 2s 1855
The steamer Daniel Webster, from San Juan, arrived
at this port to-day bringing dates from California the
9Th inst.
The Webster connected with che steamship CoItez,
which sailed from San Francisco the afternoon of the
9th inst, bringing about half million Of specie
freight most Of which transhpped the steamer
Star of the West which sailed from San for New
York Friday, the 2Sd inst.
The Cortez brought hundred and seventy passen-
gers, thirty two of whom arrived here in the Daniel
Webster.
The Legislature of California had made another at
tempt to elect United States Senator being the forty
fourth ballot for that purpose This ballot like its pre-
decessors, resulted in choice.
meeting of native Calfornians held at San Fran
cisco the It'll inst to consider the expediency aud
to take all necessary measures for wholesale migration
to Sonora in order to escape the heavy Of the
State which to be generally considered oppressive
The mining interest continues to suffer greatly for
want of water, the recent rains having furnished but
very limited supply In the interior, the miners are
anxiously awaiting the arrival Of weather adapted to
their labors.
The Kerr river mines had afforded extensive yield
Of gold and thousands docking thtber, the pros
poets in their own dggngs being rendered extremely
mesgre in consequence Of the drought
In the market, better feeling exhibited for
classes Of merchandise especially in provisions, For
the inferior grades the demand light. and cash
sales reported
The ship Winged Arrow, from Boston, arrived at San
Franc isco on the Sth.
The Isthmus is reported being healthy
The revolution In Central America 10 progressing, and
Chomorro had achieved important advantage
Governor 0ristillo
The Cortez brought $685., COO in gold consignment
to Page Bacon Co., of st. Louis, from their house in
San Francisco.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
Marine Affairs.

LAUNCH OF LARGE SrgAxsnIp.-Mr jeremiah Simon
son will launch at half past nine o'clock Saturday
morning. from his yard at the foot OF Nineteenth street.
East river the steamship ARIEL of 1890 tons burthen
for Commodore Vanderbilt. She has been fully com
peted the stocks, and has her engines and boilers
already board that she could got ready sea
at few hours, notice The machinery was constructed
at the AL ARE Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01

THE VIRGINIA OPPOSITION CANDIDArE.-Why
not bring him out Why not nominate William
c. Rives one Of the very first and most ex-
perienced statesmen in the country? II is o
pity that Mr.. Wise should any longer continue
to beat the empty air. Confront him with
Rives, and leave the rest to the people. Give
him something to fight.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
Political Matters.


HARTFORD, Feb. IS, 1855.
In the Wing State Convention held here TO day the en-
tire ticket Of last year was renominated by accl.-
nation.
The convention passed resolutions endorsing the Ame
rcan principle, including in that principle the doctrine
of protection to American industry declaring that the
repeal OF the Missouri compromise had put enl "a.
all compromises the subject OF slavery expressing n
determination TO resist by all constitutional means the,
admission into the Union OF slave states
dsapprobation of the course Of kaac Toucey in the
United States Senate condemniDg the OF the river
and harbor and French spoation bills by tee President
approving the Connecticut probbitory Law and decar
ing the administration of Franklin Pierce TO be such az
TO entitle il to little respect.
AErrKSow NOTHING MOVEMENT AT AUBuRs
AUBURN, Feb. IS, 1855.
Inc Dduy Advertiser at this place tains q cell for
meeting Of the citizens at the Court House Friday
evnrg g, to nominate an ant, Know Nothing ticket be-
supported at the ensuing charter election by all who are
opposed TO secret political societies.
NOMINATION FOR MAYOR AT SYRACUSE
SYRACUSE, Feb. rs, 1855.
The democrats Of this place yesterday nominated
mour Stevens (soft) as their candidate f,r Mayor
fusion Of democratss wings aud republicans was at
tempted, but no agreement could be made The whis
and republican committees nominated a ticket headed
by Allen Monroe the present Mayor but the convention
adjourned without accepting IL.
ELKCTIos or STATE TREASURER OF MASSACHUSETTS
PosTos, Feb o. 1859.
This afternoon beth branches Of tho Legislature met
in convention, and elected Thomas March, 81 Wal
than, Treasurer and Receiver General Of the Conmou.
wealth, and Alfred d. Ely, Of Newton, and AnseI p
Tyler Of Charemont Directors Of the Western RAILROAD
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
HARRISBURG, Feb. 2s, 1855.
Our Legislature did not adjourn yesterday 70 the frs,
Tuesday in October; il only the joint convention
hat did so. Both houses met, as usual to-day.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN GEoRGETows, g. G.
wAsmSsToy, Feb. IS, 1855.
The eisc'ion OF city officers took place YESTERDAY.
in Georgetosn, d. C., and rot In this city asdves
teutiy appeared in the despatch published this morning
Purchase OF the Fugitive slave Burns.
BALTIMORE, Feb. -, 1855.
The fugitive slave Anthony Burns Is 10 thi. CITY
On bis way back 70 Bo-ton, his freedom having tc.os
purchased by few Bostonisns for 81, 800.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

= WASHINGTON, Feb. e, 1870.
A. hagruder OF Virginia, and Dwight ii olmstead,
OF New York. were admitted as Attorneys and Counsel
Tors OF the United States Supreme Court, to-day.
NO. ~. The United States Elk relatiore OF Beverly
Tucker We. A. G. Seaman. Argument concluded BY Re.
vsIdy Johno on for the plaintiff in error.
No 60 Jack Griffin and wife, plaintiffs IN error,
James Y Reynolds Argued by Keyerdy johnson for
plaintiffs, and submit ed printed argument by Mr.
Laurence for defendant -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
UNITED STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, ETC.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s, 1855,
The United States Agricultural Society its
third annual session to-day the Smithsonian Insti.
tute. Twenty six States represented Among the
delegates present Messrs Childs Fay, Proctor Up
ham, Waters, Newhal Baker, Poore, Wilder, King
Morton, Valley, E6monds Brown, Mixer and Dickinson
Of Massachusetts Colonel Wiliers address, on takiog
the chair, was warmly applauded Committees were
appointed and the Society adjourned till to morrow.
This evening George Washington Parke Gusts ectured
the agricultural character of his father by adoption
George Washington The session has opened under ia
vorable auspices, ard, from the agricultural talent
assembled (seidom equaled) the proceedings will be
marked by the greatest interest.
proposition viii pro badly be made in the Senate to.
morrow to establish ocean mail a substitute for
that which ceased by the withdrawal of the Cunard
steamers.
Douglass c. Cooper who appointud to the super.
intendency Of Indian affairs refuses accept and re-
tains his old agency and has been withdrawn as nom!
nee for the former Office.
Mr. Bolton, Of Indiana, has been confirmed as consul
10 Geneva.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01

BosToS Ftb =, 1885.
ssconA hearing the psrt Of the petitioners for
the removal Of Judge Loring held this afternoon
before.ihe legislative Committee. large crowd was
in attendance. Wendell Philips, Thsodors Parker ans
Robrt Norris eo'ored lawyer, testified under cath TO
the allegation hat Judge Lorrg hlstenod The rendition
Of Burns 10 an un~srsnlAbie manner. kessrs Morria
and Pthlp p sac isst they as counsel for Barns v.r,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
NR. BENToN's LOSS BY THE PRE-.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1855.
M Benton lost by the fire at his house yesterday the
data and notes for the second volume Of his Thirty
Years in the Senate together with other important docu
ments, manuscripts, books, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01
THE LATEST N e w 8.
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TElEGMPHs.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION At HARRISBURG
Interesting from Washington.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

Affairs at the State Capital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-01

Purchase OF the Fugitive slave Burns.
BALusoRs, Feb. -, 1855.
The fugitive slave Anthony Burns Is no. q :hi. city
his way back 10 Boston, his freedom having ts.us
purchased by a few Bostonisns for 81, 900.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07
"CONGESTION OF THE BRAIN
The telegraph w0s recently forced to make

The telegraph wos recently forced to make
the following announcement: "W-M-,
landlord Of the -- hotel in this place, died
to-day of Congestion of the brain" Now, we
happen to know this landlord, and when he
died, he had not brains enough to get up con-
gestion-he had drank poisonous liquor until
they had oozed out of his eyes. The fact is, he
died OF delirium trenens, disease for the mel
ancholy effects Of which, congestion ofthe brain
is too often made responsible. otlfi .1oi
Thomas Fuller, facetious old English divine,
observes that she was a aoitty man who first
taught stone [marble,] to speak, but he was, a
Dicked man who taught it first to lie;" and we
may say of the telegraph wire: He was an in
genious man who first taught it TO carry facts,
but ne was naughty man who first taught it
to communicate falsehood. God never design
ed electricity to serve as Puck to girdle the
world with lies; there are great truths, serious
facts, and fatal accidents enough too keep it
busy. ecv'ijg1a9 90 Io \ ftE e .9g>
Congestion of the brain may be very fash
ionable donkey, but it has too much sense and
self.respect to be seen escorting notorious sot
to the grave. 1t will not, and should not bear
the weighty sins of disrespectfu diseases. Ifa
man--a hotel keeper, say, who has dealed out
distilled death" to his fellows, half his days
dies of deirium tremens let the fact be record
ed. A few such records may serve as "ter-
ror to evil doers," e., hard drinkers; and in a
short time delriunl tremens would become less
frequent. r os... ..sot
If, with suitable attendants to witness the de-
ghtfu scene, man dies from a sudden fall,
with strong rope round his neck, the fact is
made public by telegraphers, and the true cause
of the calamity is stated. Why should not the
truth be told when man dies from the bite of
serpents in his boots! If he should kill him
self with laziness, laughter or laudanum, the
deed would be correctly recorded. It matters
not whether man take rum or rattesnakes
death, in either case, is Suicide and let lightning
flash i: abroad in the face of hard-drinking
world. Above all, let the telegraph be preserv-
ed from libeling congestion Of the brain, and be-
come an apologist for intemperance. ''.
Mich. Temp Advocate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

a gentleman who not long ago returned from
visit to Europe, says that he saw on some of
the French vineyards the process of brandy ma
king. A large number of casks of Ohio whisky
which had just arrived were emptied into vat
with a small proportion Of brandy, afterwards
probably to be colored and favored to the right
degree, and then sent back to the u. States as
'"Prime Cogniac." The price of good brandy
in France is SO per gallon, by the barrel add
to that duty of So more, and the necessary
profit of the merchant, say 81, and we have the
actual cost Of real brandy in this country, viz
81 per gallon. Notwithstanding this plain case,
however, there is plenty of excellent old brandy,
warranted pure" to be had in most Of ourcit-
les for $3.50 and 81 per gallon % h9ll.jas -
TDetroit Inquirer /,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

New FUNCTION FOR CLERKs.--By the follow
ing it would seem that the clerks in the leading
retail dry goods houses in America, vary their
duties occasionally during the present hard times
in New York city. We quote from the N. Y.
Tribune: ,.y.E nf ....J
ga. T. Stewart g. Co., have opened soup
kitchen in the basement of their store, on the
Reade st. side, where large cauldron of soup
is prepared and dealt out by detachment Of the
clerks, to all who apply, between IL and o.
clock. We visited the place yesterday and
found several of the clerks, with aprons and
sleeves on, engaged in serving class of custom
ers somewhat different from those they had just
been waiting upon in the dry goods department
overhead. About 600 persons had already been
served, and others were continually arriving
The upis made very nutritious, of the best
materials and neatest cookery, and it is some
what curious to observe the class of characters
who apply for 1t. We understand it is Mr..
Stewards intention to keep up the supply du-
ring the winter 1t is a noble private enter
PRISE" -o,,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

DEFENCE OF BRIGHAM YoUNG.-John M.
Bernhisel, Mormon Delegate in Congress from
the Territory Of Utah, writes \ long letter in
the Washington Union, defending the integrity,
fidelity and loyalty OF Gov. Brigham Young
He quotes the testimony Of Capt. Stansbury,
and of Hon. l.. II. Read, late Chief Justice of
Utah, in commendation Of Gov. Youngs person.
al qualities. Mr.. Bernhisel says
Governor Young has never threatened oppo-
sition to the General Government or violence to
a successor, nor have the people of the Terrific
ry of Utah failed to respect the federal laws
The language which has been perverted was the
opposition of his confidence in the government
Of God, and the expression of his devout sub
mission to the Providence which rules all crea-
ted things. He believes that if is Gods good
pleasure that he shall retire to q private life, or
continue Governor of the Territory of Utah, dis
tinguished station in the General Government
and political preemnence among men will be
powerless to change the designs Of Omnipo-
tcnce and hence he has said, {" How futile it is
for man to be solicitous about that which man
cannot controlv' Will it be questioned that
God rules in the armies of Heaven and among
the inhabitants of the earth? Why, then,
should it be deemed presumptuous in Cover.
nor Young to give utterance to unquestioned
truth?
OF the Mormons he says:
AS a people, they are hosptable to strangers,
respectful to authorities, and loyal to the gov
ernment. To prove themselves good members
of civil society, they can point to the labor
they have performed and the thriving villages
and fertile farms into which they have convert
ed distant wilderness. They desire now to
enjoy in peace the fruit for which they have toll
ed f 80 .'..5. ioHo.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07
TO-MORROW-A PARODY.
by L. j. BATES.

Press onl to the predestined end;
Though many footstep faltcrs; 20 ~
Though many proud heart scorns to bend
At truths most holy altarss d lc. ocac'9
Though souls, that shine as stars, grow dim
In black midnight Of sorrow;
For faith and truth, success shall brim
In glory, on the morrow!
What though the multitude may throng
The worldwide paths of error;
Though right be weak, and might be strong,
And patience yield to terror;
Heed not upon the marrow way, HH
The thorns your footsteps borrow;
The trials of our lot to-day,
Shall gild our crowns tomorrow!
Lo! to the mountains topmost height,
With weary steps ascending, l''
The gloom and darkness of the night
With morn already blending:
The wrong may not forever reign,
The right go down in sorrow;
To-day, the slave may clank his chain,
But freedom dawns tomorrow!
Speak, so each word shall burn and glow;
Write, as you would environ,
With triple truths, each heart and brow,
Engraved with pen of iron;
Build up Godlke faith, to cheer,
And, though to-day be cold and drear
Thank God there is tomorrow!
Mill Point, January 26, 1855. 4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

WASHINGTON HOUSE, By Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in tho State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07
C CHEWINGn IN CHURCH.

The following lines are posted up in church in
Worcester, Mass They would not be out of place
in other latitudes
y. Ye chewers of the 'noxious weed .
Which grows on earth'S most cursed sod,
Be pleased to clean your filthy mouths
Outside the sacred house of God e.,
Throw ont your "plug' and cavendish,"
Your tail" your twist" and honey y-dew,"
And not presume to spit upon
The pulpit, aisle, or in the pew. ;
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in all kinds of Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions manufacturers and dealers whole.
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber Mill
Point Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

f 2uf .. -1lG a ut uti.- 1907 '''
d Add also 10 handsfull of oa. saw dust; not
giveit complexion with burnt sugar The same
author speaking of ...,,f,,,..I an ao-t,t1,,
Gin, says, to prepare and sweetcn Gin, &c,
oil of vitrioL oil Of almonds. oil Of turpentinc,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

HENRY GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions, Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, &C.. &c, at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

L. NJ s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
ries and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books,
Stationery, sc. At the Post office. corner of
Park and Barber streets Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

.HORA CE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly TENDED to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

p G. DAVIS & CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce.
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &C. Muskegon, Mich "lli.t.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

81 DID AS THE REST DID."-This tame yield
ing spirit--ths doing " as the rest did"--has ru-
ined thousands.
A young man is invited by vicious compan-
ions to visit the theatre, or the gambling room,
or other haunts of licentiousness. He becomes
dissipated spends his time, looses his credit,
squanders his property, and at last sinks into
an untimely grave. What ruined him! Simply
"doing as the rest did,"
A father has n family Of sons. He is wealthy.
Other children in the same situation of life do
so and so, are INDUCED in this thing and that.
He indulged his own in the same way. They
grow up iders, trfers and fops. The father
wonders why his children do not succeed bet
ter. He has spent so much money on their ed
ucation, and has given them great advantages
but alas they still are only source of vexa-
ton and trouble. Poor man, he is just pay
ing now the penalty of "doing as the rest
did," ...i
This poor mother strives hard to bring up her
daughters genteely. They learn what others
do to paint, to sing, to dance, and several other
useful matters. In time they marry; their hus-
bands are unable to support their extravaganza,
and they are soon reduced to poverty and
wretchedness. The good woman is astonish-
ed. "Truly,' says she, 81 did as the rest
did, .i1sa. l
The sinner, following the example of others,
puts off repentance, and neglects to prepare for
death. He passes along through life, till una
wares, death strikes the fatal blow. He has no
time left to prepare. And he goes down to de-
struction, because he was SO foolish to do as
the rest did," r4-.. ' ,-.s., rt ...f ..'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

GILBERT g. CO.. Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber.
Grand Haven Feb. %, 1854
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

HENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Land Agency business, and will at
tend promptly to the payment of non-residents
taxes; will negotiate for the purchase or sale of
both pine and farming lands. Deeds, Bonds or
mortgages, &C., executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch Office opposite the. Wash
ington House, Grand Haven 30 y'. .iIas
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

JOHN T. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of IL. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

FERRY e. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun buildings, Monroe st., Grnnd Rapids
Land, Tax and Insurance Agency,

FERRY g. WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
and Groceries. Water ST, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over J. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

Wm. Preusser, A. Preusser, Nj. ii. Aliardt.
WlL PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers, Jewellers, and dealers in Musical Instru-
ments. Particular attention paid to repairing
fine Watches. Monroe street, Grand Rapids,
Michigan. s... .lI
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-07

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace. Office third door be-
low the Washington House, up stairs.