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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

MACKINAw, March %.
From the 10th Of January until now, we have
had an unusually cold winter. There has more
snow fallen than for the last fifteen or twenty
years Up to the present time we have had no
thaw.
MANCHESTER. y. H., April 4.
Hon. Ralph NJ. Metcalf, Governor elect of
New Hampshire is reported this morning at the
point of death, at his residence in Newport.
New ORLEANS, April7.
The steamer Cahawba arrived here TODAY
with Havana dates to the 9Th inst. Cuban af.
fairs were all quiet.
The execution of EstanIpes is confirmed. He
met death firmly. and died with "Vivc Libcr-
tad. Death TO all tyrants" on his lips Fe-
lix has been sentenced to the chain gang Tor
ten years. Pinelo Godalzo goes to the galleys
this week.
More troops are expected at Havana.
RICHMOND, Va. April 5.
MUsICIpAL ELECr1oN.-Mayo, the Know Moth
ing candidate for Mayor, has 1886 majority
The vote stood for Joseph Mayo, Know Noth-
ing, 1871; J. D. Mumford, Democrat, us.
The Know Nothings have also elected VIM.
D. Branch, Mayor Of Lynchburg, over Biggers,
Independent, by 26S majority.
These elections w0nld seem to indicate that
Wls.ts chances for Governor of Virginia are
gro,Sing small.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

Nass- A gentleman from Ogdensburg, New
York, now in st. Paul, informs the Democrat
that he is in possession of an invention by which
he can in twenty -four hours dry lumber as eff
iectually as by the ordinary method in two
years, and without warping the boards. Go to
work at it, sir. and your fortune is made.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

stock of new groceries from below. All can
now seat freer and DEEPER Thanks to the
perseverance and determination of Captain
Harris.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

ITO 10 large gold pins, at 90 each 81
It's fine gold Rings, at 800 each. !!
1877 IL Gold Finger Rings, at 90. 3
191 Gold Pencils, at 90 each.
1876 Cuff Pins, at 90 each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II
1877 sets Of shirt studs, at 80
1888 pair of sleeve Buttons
ZOl seal pins
221 20 pair Of Gold Ear Rings. Observation-Disclosures. s:
226 Gold Hooks, at 80 each ...................
252 81 Breast Pins. 6;
266 IA Gold Watch Keys Observation-Disclosures. 4!
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
PROSPECTS,
THE
North Western journal.
THE NORTHWESTERN JOURNAL

TIME undersigned will issue about the 18th Of
IL May, 1855, the first number of Weekly paper to
be called
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

= = n 49,
CONNECTICUT ELECTIoN-Full returns of the
gubernatorial vote at the last election in Con-
necticut exhibit the following result:
Ingham. Democrat, 26324
Minor. know Nothing, t- 27,965
DuttOn, Wing, S,9lI
There is no choice of Governor by the peo-
pie. The Legislature stands as follows: Senate
Know Nothings and Wings, 1s; Democrats, 8.
House-Know Nothings 1875; Democrats. 65:
Wings. 26: and two towns to hear from.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21

WESTWARD Hottie Galena Advertiser of the
10th says: 1.-THE tide of travel pours along with
increased volume. All East appears to have a
ticket for the West. The railroad trains keep
adding to their dimensions. and every boat go
ing north is crowded to its utmost stretching
point A train came into Chicago on the 18th.
over the Michigan Southern road, consisting of
twenty four first C ass cars, crowded with pas
sengers and drawn by three locomotives
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-04-21
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

oOOO BUSHELS SEED POTATOES, Of choice varie-
oOO ties, will. be sold at low price. Apply 10 LY-
NAN DAYTON, at his residence below the city, or TO
DAYTON & PACKARD.
Il Do Mar
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15
NIGHT HAWK limb

,FHMzT" y steamer Pontiac, j. Gano. Mas
EES5iTssiffSSSF ter Nnvv Beck, G. II. Parks do
- - Porter, II. s. Parks, do.
BY this line passengers can leave Grand Haven
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. at half
past six p. NJ, and arrive at Grand Rapids at six
o'clock next morning; leave Grand Rapids at eight
o'clock A. NJ. of the same day, and reach Ionia at
four o'clock p. M.
Leave Ionia at eight o'clock A. NJ, every day.
and reach Grand Rapids at three o'clock P. M.
Leave Grand Rapids on Mondays, Wednesdays.
and Fridays, at half, past six p. M, and reach
Grand Haven atfive o'clock next morning.
Comfortable state rooms have been fitted nm. on
the night boat, and meals will be furnished on
board after leaving port.
% For freight or passage apply to George
Parks, Grand Haven; VIM. H. Parks, Grand Rap
ids or on board T1O1 ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

He WOULD, PEEP.-Joe Dovetail had a
wife--a strong-minded wife. She looked on
Joe as a sort of necessary evil, treating him
very much as the lady did her husband on
the North River Steamboat, who ventured
to object to some of her arrangements for
travel, when she shut him up suddenly by
telling him in the hearing of a dozen passen-
gers osWhy, what is it to youa If had
known you were going to act so, would not
have taken you along" But Joe and Mrs.
Dovetail never travelled. They were always
at home though Joe was rarely seen there
or elsewhere. She had long trained him to
the habit of retiring under the bed when COM
pany called; and so familiar had he become
with that retreat, that it was question,
whether in default of personal service, warn
ing to militia training would hold him, I'M
less left under the bed, as being his "last usu-
al place of abode" During the stay of Mrs.
Joe's friends, he occasionally thrust out his
head like turtle; but one glance from the
loving eye of his spouse would send him I'M
der with cold shivers running up his back.
One day as she was hobbing over the fire
with friend and social glass, Joe thrust
out his figure head, and defied the shakes and
frowns of his wife, till, growing valiant and
desperate, he sang out: "My dear, you may
shake your head just as much as you please,
but as long as l have got the spirit Of a man,
will peep"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

WHAT A MAN OF SENSE SAYs.-A large
merchant and importer says we are paying
more duty on artificial flowers than on rail
road iron. He says that the women are not
educated right. They are going to bank
rupt the country unless there is change.
More is thought of show than substance, we
pay scores of millions annually for ladies, orna-
ments, which are of no use. We can not
afford it. 1t is worse than sinking gold in
the sea.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The N. Y. Courier says The importa-
tions of the Fall Trade are now coming in,
showing marked increase in the amount Of
duties paid in Custom House. There were
last week $972,956, or about 100000 PEI
day. The lethargy that has prevailed the
Spring trade will now, in consequence of a
cheap money market be followed by more
activity. The Western merchants will, by
means of -four, corn and pork, be able to Ii
quidate old balances and buy more largely
than before.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

SHIP CANAL FROM LAKE ONTARIO TO
GEORGIAN BAY.-The Chicago Journal says
that a subscription has been set on foot in
Canada for survey of the route for ship
canal between these two points. Chicago, as
usual, having done the talking in regard to
this visionary scheme, some other city or as
ISOLATION will furnish the means to demon
strate its impracticabilty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15
For the Grand River Times


Oh, wherefore grieve for what is gone,
Or think that naught can come Alright?
The brightest day is dark e'er dawn
Dispels the gloom Of lingering night
Though disappointed hopes may grieye
The heart that beats with love for all,
Continue on, hope will relieve
The sharpest pain caused by the fall.
Life's dream is short, and quickly spent;
Then wherefore waste in sickly thought
The precious hours, though few, that's sent
To guide us on lifes way Alright?
When age comes on, so lone and gray,
And all the sweets of life seemed past
The star of hope points out the way
And cheers the saddened, weary breast.
Thus led by hope, I've wandered far;
And bllghted hope but gives new zest
To follow still hopes brilliant star
Which leads me on to the far West.
Ross.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

An exchange says The woman who
paints her face, offers an unmistakeabe insult
to nature and also the lips of man. If there
is one thing more than another that "agi-
tates" our feelings and spols our taste, is to
kiss damsel and coat our smackers at the
same time with a pastry of vermillion and
chalk. And we do considerable in that in
stitution.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

ORIGIN OF THE RED RosE.-We find the
following in Godey's Ladies Book for Au-
gust;
Some author-we remember not who-in-
forms us how we became indebted for the
Red Rose. They were all off pure and spot
less white, when in Eden, they first spread
out their leaves to the morning sunlight OF
creation. Eve, as she gazed upon the tint
less gem, could not suppress her admiration
of its beauty, but stopped down and imprint
ed warm kiss on its snowy bosom. The
Rose stole the scarlet tinge from the velvet
lip, and yet wears it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

ORIGIN OF THE WORD BIGoT.-The very
word bigot originated in a secular and polit-
ical transaction, not in religion, Rollo, Duke
of Normandy, receiving Gissa, daughter of
King Charles in marriage, and with her the
investiture of the Dukedom, refused to per-
form the final ceremony of kissing the kings
foot in token of subsection, unless the king
would hold it out for that purpose, and when
urged to it, answered hastily, "No, by God"
Whereupon the king gave him the nickname
of the By God or bigot, and the name has
passed to all stubborn and peevish insisters
on their own notions Christian Req.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The Petersburg Erpress records case
occurring in that city on Thursday, of negro
man, who several weeks ago thought he re.
ceived communication from his father, who
is dead, to him. On Thursday night he got
up, saying he was going to his father and
after walking about the streets some time
laid down, saying, "father, I'm thar" A
woman who had been watching him, went
up and found him dead.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15
Blacksmith, Gunsmith, and Farrier

TNHE undersigned Is prepared to do all kinds of
l. work in this branch of business, on short no.
tce Wagons, farming implements, mills. vessels.
guns, etc., ETC., repaired in the best manner.
Particular attention will be given to horse shoe.
ing.
l will attend to all calls from those who NAV
want an experienced Farrer
Shop, corner Fulton and Third streets. Grand
raven, Mlche T104 ly.
August ID, 1855 f. TAKKEN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

So far as the census of New York has pro-
crossed the indicated results may be briefly
summed up:-lst. A Capitalization of popu-
lation in the city of New York. 3D. A fair
but not remarkable increase in the other COM
mercial towns. Sd. A considerable decrease
Of the agricultural population of the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

Oh, BARNUM! BARNUM!- THE poor little snake
girl, of Gmanton, N H., it is said, has fallen into
the embrace of that boa-c onstrictor-Barnum.
The poor child is to be exhibited. We believe that
fellow would exhibit the corpse of his mother, If
there was anything peculiar to attract the atten-
ton of the curious, and thereby few dollars more
accrue to his already abundant treasury
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

HAD HIM THERE.-A clergyman was cen
suring young lady for tight lacing.
"Why," replied the miss, "you surely
would not recommend loose habits to your pa
rishioners" The clergyman "cavedp
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The Detroit Inquirer says that the Grand Rapids
and Southern Railroad was surveyed north of the
Central Road, as far as Otsego, Alegan Co., last
week. The grades and alignment of the Road are
said to be excellent. J. d. Cook is the Chief Engi-
neer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

90 The London Times of late date says, We
have great pleasure in announcing that Sir William
Wordsworth is to succeed Lord John Russel in the
direction Of the Colonial Office"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

There is a great deal of poetry about " dy-
ing for ones country" the glory of death
bed on the battlefield" and all that, but sta
tistical returns show that the majority of sol
diers die Of dysentery, which must be very
different affair.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

MUsIC.-On Thursday evening last, in company
with several gentleman and ladies, we had the
pleasure of listening to most delightful music dis
coursed from the piano. while its keys were touch
ed so fairy-ike by Misses ELLEN c. AVERY, Me-
LISA JONES, SARAH PENNoYER, and CLARA
WHITE. They play exceedingly WELL and are be-
coming quite proficient in musical science, under
the instruction of that celebrated Pianist Mrs. III.
G. PosT, of whom it may in truth be said
I" All me what hand can touch the key so fine
Who up the lofty dapason roll
Such sweet, such sad such solemn airs divine,
Then let them down again into the soul?
Entangled deep in its enchanting snares,
The listening heart forgets all duties all cares"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

CHICAGO FIREMEN yIcToRIoUs.-The Daily
Press says: A dispatch from Waterloo, N. Y,
states that Engine Co.. g, of Chicago with their
machine bore off the prize at the trial of engines
at that place on Thursday last. "a ''-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

A new diamond, found by negress in
Brazil, and called the "Star of the South"
has reached England, and is producing a SEN
sation. 1t weighs 2543 carats, and will prob
ably lose half its weight in cutting. The
Koh-i-noor, now it is finally cut, weighs 1872
carats
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

A NEW STEAMBOAT RoUTE.-A Buffalo paper
understands that the New York and Erie Railroad
Co. are looking for the Canada trade by new route
They propose to put on line of boats between
Dunkirk and Port Colborn, on the Buffalo, Brant-
ford and Goderich railway, at the junction of the
Welland Canal with Lake Erie. The distanse be-
tween the two points is about thirty miles
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

FIRST VESSEL FROM LIVERPOOL, ENG.-The
Daily Press, Chicago, says "the barque Arabian
is now on her way from Liverpool to that port.
She brings part of her cargo from Liverpool, des-
tined for Chicago, and also some lumber from Can
adian ports" This certainly is the opening of a
new source of commercial advantage to that city
and others associated with tin trade. 1t is indeed
a new era in the history of the West.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

LOOK OUT FOR THE NOTES OF THE BANK OF
TEcUMsEH ATTEMPTS are being made to resus-
citate this bank. 1t is generally considered, how
ever, to be fraudulent and irresponsible affair
The papers, in the vicinity of its location, warn
farmers, and others, not to touch dollar of its
funds, unless they wish to be bitten. Remember
the Erie and Kalamazoo Bank and be WISE
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

WHEAT EoR ExPoRTATIoN-TheN New York
Herald estimates, in view of the abundant crop of
wheat that the United States will be able to eX-
port to foreign countries 100000 bushels wheat,
which, with the unusually abundant crop harvest
ed in Western Europe, will be more than sufficient
to support the demands of Italy, Spain, France,
and England For the use Of the Allies in the Cri-
mea, and their antagonists the fine wheat growing
districts of Turkey, Asia Minor, and Egypt, will,
doubtless, be competent to SUPPLY the demand
According to present prospects, bread will be OBJ
tanned at price that will bring it within the reach
of all.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15
For Sale.

I'D THE Schooner NEW HAMPSHIRE, carries
Hazsx 10 M feet lumber, draws only six feet and
is fast sailer.o Possession given Immediately
For terms apply to HAxToE, CUTLER & WARTS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

YELLOW FEvER.-This disease continues to rage
at Norfolk and Portsmouth. AT the latest intelli-
gence forty-seven deaths had occurred, and sever
al new cases were under medical treatment. The
disease is stated to be on the increase at New Or
leans-sixty-t deaths having occurred during
the past week. i.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The Hon. Abbott Lawrence is rapidly sink
ing, and but faint hopes are entertained OF
his recovery. "a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

ACLosz vorE-The Turkish Loan Bill passed
the House Of Commons on Friday night by vote
Of 1875 to l32 Upon this result the London Times
thus remarks 1--WE can scarcely believe that
within so short time the alliance with France
the prospects of the war, and the very existence
of Turkey, should have been saved from the most
serious risk by the narrow majority of l35 to 1922
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

A VALUABLE PREsENT.-Mrs. FINCH, of Spring
Lake. near this village recently presented her ege
lord with three fine boys at BIRTH Beat it who
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

OREGON DEMoCRATIC-At the recent election
in Oregon, the Democrats carried every member
of the Legislature except one Councilman and two
Representatives.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The Order of Odd Fellows in the United
States now number 100000 members, and
dispenses annually, in charities half a mill
ion Of dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

The Kansas Herald or the 18th ult. an
nounces a project to annex the whole of the
Platte purchase in Missouri to Kansas Terri
tory. 1t is stated that the Missouri Legisla-
ture will meet in November and give con-
sent ,e l.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

PoTAroE RoT.-The New England F7arn,-
er recommends the sprinkling of ashes as
often as once week on potatoe tops, in
small quantities, as a sure preventive. Farm
ers, try it: the expense is nothing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

Gen. Scott remarked, on reading the news
from the Crimea, that in his opinion, the
most formidable obstacle the Allies had to
contend with, was divided command.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15
Dieo

AT Steels Landing, on the 1st inst, of infamma-
ton of the bowels, WILLIS, only child of VIM N.
and Ann M Angel, at the age of fifteen months
and nineteen DAYS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

20 The New York atlas is informed by friend
in London that Mr. Robert Schuyler was in that
city in the latter part of May, and dined with
eral New Workers at Ling's Hotel. He is said to
be still residing in London, well at ease, apprehend
ing no arrest under the extraordinary provisions
of the Ashburton treaty, and is confident in the
belief that he satisfy the world of the integri-
ty Of his conduct, which he proposes soon to do,
on his return to his native SOIL at period not far
distant. Hope he will succeed in doing 1t.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

VERMoNT,-A State Convention was held at
Montpelier, VT, on the 25th ult, The following
nominations were made Of candidates for State
Officers For Governor, Merrill Clark, of Poult,
ney; for Lieut.. Governor, Stoddard b. Colby, OF
Montpelier; for Treasurer, John W. Page, of Mont
peer. A series of resolutions approving and
commencing the policy of President Pierce, were
reported and unanimously adopted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

VALLEY CITY BANDING received call, on
Saturday last, from Mr.. BARNHART, the very pop
ular leader of the Valley City Band of Grand
Rapids Mr.. B. expressed a willingness, in connec-
ton with other members of the Band, to pay our
citizens visit, and afford them an opportunity of
listening to the performance of the most celebra-
ted Band of instrumental musicians in the State
we think we speak the minds of our citizens, uni
versally in expressing our desire to welcome them
to our village, at an early day as possible and in
promising them full house of attentive listeners,
and liberal donation of quarters.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

THAT ONE ACRE MoRE-The suggestion to the
agriculturalists of our country, through the New
York Tribune, to plant one acre more than usual
this year, was indeed good one, and was heartily
responded to by that class of our countrymen.-
The consequence is, we are now in possession of
an abundance Of every agricultural product that
has come to maturity, with fair prospect of a
suiciency of all others, to place food of all kinds
within the reach Of every class of our multitudin-
population, and still large surplus for expor-
tation, which will add much to the free circulation
of a sound currency among our business men, and
others connected with them in their operations.
This admirably proves the worth of the old adage,
"A word to the wise is sufficient"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

FEARFUL CoLLIsIoN.-On the night of the 3Oth
ult. the steamer Kentucky Home, commanded by
Captain Reed on her way down from Pttsburg to
Louisville, came into collision with the steamer
Telegraph, No. 3, about five miles below Warsaw,
KY, and five minutes after sunk in twenty feet wa
ter Three deck hands and one fireman who were
in the hold of the boat lost their lives The pass
engers were all saved, but lost their baggage and
some of them considerable sums of money
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

Dc Entered this port, from Aug. 7, to Aug. 10
brig, &c schooners, soop, and propellers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

ELEoTIoNs.-The latest intelligence informs us
that G. ID. Stockbridge, American, is probably
elected Governor of Alabama. Morehead, X N
of Kentucky, johnson, Dem. of Tennessee. Moth
ing yet definite from N. Carolina
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

10 The Black Warrior difficulty, between the
United States and Spain, is definitely settled by
an indemnity of 100000 reals.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-15

10 The controversy between friend BLAIR, of
the Montcalm Reflector, and the contractors for EN-
larging and completing the canal around the Rap
ids of Grand River, promises to be rather voumin-
ous and will no doubt, before the close thereof,
furnish some rich developments for the perusal of
the numerous readers of that popular paper