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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

The SIEGE OF SEvAsToPoL.-A leading
British Quarterly, which is understood to
speak the sentiments of the British Govern
ment in sketching the events of the cam
paign, sums up the whole in the proposition,
that "when the guns of a fort are equal in
number to those of the attack, they cannot be
sienced by the besieger;" that "every fort
can easily be made to mount twice the num-
Der of guns that can be brought against it !"
and that, "hitherto, fortified places could not
be taken without silencing the fire of the
place as preliminary measure to an assault"
1t follows pretty plainly from this that the
writer does not believe that Sevastopol can
be taken unless some new system of attack
be invented for the purpose; not very like
ly thing. The N. Y. Herald says "there
are reasons for supposing that such is the
opinion of the leading minds of the British
Government. That opinion is based upon
the philosophical theories of such men as
Howard, Douglas, and Ferguson, and upon
the practical experience Of a twelve months
campaign, waged upon scale, both as regards
men and material, wholly unparalleled in his
tory"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

GoDEY's LADYs BoOK.-Godey's Lady's Book
for September is before with the uniform
promptness characteristic of each number of that
exceedingly popular periodical. Friend Cooley
certainly deserves commentator for the dispatch
with which he forwards, monthly, the 100 pages of
highly interesting and varied reading matter, with
the accompanying choice plates of fashion and il
nstrations so welcome to its thousands of fair
readers, residing not only in every State of the
Union, but also in Canada and Foreign countries.
If itwere not wrong we should be almost disposed
to envy Mr. G. the good wishes and kind regards
of so many beautiful and intelligent ladies most
Of those must be who are constant readers of the
LddyS Book. But Honor to whom honor is due"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

JOHN b. GoUGH.-This distinguished champion
of temperance returned home in the America, and
is now enjoying otiun dignitate," at his resi-
dence in Boyston, seeking to renew the strength
of body and mind expended in his late vigorous
warfare against the beer shops and tipping saloons
of merry England. Long may he live to war sue
cessfully against inebriation, in every form, and
may the joy be his to witness the day when ev-
cry citadel and strong hold of the enemy shall
have surrendered, Internationally, and the banner
of the temperance army wave triumphantly over
the PROSTATE foe
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

Careful estimates show that the Russian
war has already cost half a million of lives,
and yet no decisive battles have taken place.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

10 The Detroit Democrat and Inquirer says
Hon. F. j. LITTLEJoHN of Alcgan, is to deliver
the address before the Livingston Co. Agricultural
Society
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29
OILS

Winter Lamp, Linseed, Sweet Olive, Lemon,
Peppermint, Cinnamon, Anise Gloves Norwood
Caraway, Castor, Cedar, Ergot, Rosemary, Burga-
mot Juniper, Cod Liver, Wintergreen, Hcmlock.
extract COnium Cubebs Organium, Canada Bal
sam Copevia, Tinct. Opium, Paragoric, Capsicum
Myrrh, Cardamon, Lavender, Laudanum, Orange
Peal, &C., &c.
Medicines, Drugs, Crockery, Glass, &c.
Opium, Morphine Quinine, Rheubarb Gentian,
Sarsaparilla, Alocs, Columbia, Trusses, Breast
pipes, Syrnges Quassia, BoraX, Ether. Spirits Nj
tire, Turpentine, Ammonia, Arrow Root, Acetate
link, Arsenic, Anthony, Blue Pill, Moffatts,
Brandreths, &C., Alkanet, Bay Rum, Court plaster,
Blood Root, Cochneal, Chloroform, Corrosive
Sublimate, CASTLE Soap, Chalk red & white. Viii
ting White Red Lead, painters and artists Brush
es, Gold leaf, Assaf9tida, Gum Arabic Gambogue
Mamma, Saffron, quart, pint, 1-2 pint bottles and
Walls, Tumblers, Tea pots, Plates Cups & Saucers,
Pitchers, Chambers Glass Table Lamps, Jaap,
Hops, pure Gin Brandy, Wine &c. for medicinal
purposes, Cough Candy, Osgood's Chologogue,
Magnetic Ointment, Bears Oil, Lubin's extract,
Fosgate's Cordial, Turington's Balsam, Hair Dye,
Hair Oils, Oak OIL Railways r. r., Godfrey's Cor
dial, Opodeldoc, Ayers Pectoral, Shakers Herbs,
Yankee Notions, buck Mitts and Gloves, Boys
mitts, Whip lashcs, Writing & Letter Paper, pens,
waters, envelops, note paper.
Grand Haven, Sept. II, 1854. I157 til
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

STATE TEACHERS NsTITUTE-We have re-
ceived card from the Office of Sup't Public In
structon setting forth the places and times desig-
mated by that department for holding a series of
State Teachers Institutes as follows AT Detroit,
beginning August 9th; at Romeo, beginning Sep
TENDER 10th; at Flint, beginning September Oath
at Grand Rapids, beginning October LIST; at Niles,
beginning October 18th; at Coldwater, beginning
October ODD. The session at each of the above
places, is to continue ten working days. The Board
of Instruction will consist of able and experienced
Teachers and Lecturers, and will include members
of the Faculty of the Normal School, and of other
literary Institutions of the State All the expense
which teachers and Others attending the Institute
will need to incur, will be for board. The utility
of these Institutes is so apparent that nothing
need be said in commentator. Suffice it to say
that every teacher, if possible, should be present
through the entire session Of some one of them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

D2- A Mass Republican Convention took place
last week, at Portland, Me. Ten thousand people
are said to have been present. Among the speak
ers were John p. Hale, and Bell, Of N H., Wade,
of Ohio, And Butler, of N. Y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

1t is the lucky men who need no counsel.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

HUNTERS, ATTENTION! Cqgyya7f -
Ii AT. SPORTSDfEN'S WARE-ROOM
in addition to our Jewelry establishments, wo
have now on sale almost everything pertaining to
Hunters Perfect Equipment
Comprising in part the following articles
Rifes-with brass, German silver and steel
mountings. NI8aH slua
Shot Guns--double and single barreled
Aliens and Bacon's self cooking Pistols s"
Game .Bags-common and fancy.
Dram FIdsks-or the hunters companions f-t
Hunting Knices-all prices and superior articles
Patent Shot Belts-improved styles ifl
Shot PoucheS-Buffalo horns-German silver
mounted with silk cords-dog collars with secret
locks. Tll
Cdps-metal lined, water proof and double
water proof.
Gun Wddding-Colt's percussion Pills, etc, at
WIN. PREUssER & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

SAGINAW AND LANSING RAILRoAD.-We learn
from the Saginaw Spirit Of the Times, that the sub
scribers to the capital stock of the Saginaw and
Lansing Railroad convened at Ament's Hotel, in
the village of Owasso, in Shiawasse county, on
the 9th inst, for the purpose of eccting Directors
of said road After discussing the benefits accru-
ing to the country at large and particularly to the
northern part of Michigan, in establishing con-
nection with the line of road now leading west. to
Chicago and St Louis, and south with Cincinnati,
and opening a steamboat connection by the way
of the Saginaw River, through the province of
Canada, by way of the Buffalo, Brantford and
Goderich Railroad to the East-$56,OO0 stock hav-
ing been talen and five per cent paid in, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected directors:
Samuel j. Atwater, Buffalo; John Gallagher,
Morgan l.. Gage, John w. Turner, Saginaw; Jesse
Hoyt, New York; j. G. Bailey, ii. H. Smith, b. f.
Hart. ID. d. Case, John w. Longyear, and James
Turppr LANSING
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

HANDsoME.-FANNY FERN says there are but
three handsome men in New York City, and one
of those is HORACE GREELEY. Hope the compli-
ment will not engender in the bosom of the chief
Editor of the Tribune an undue amount of pride.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

&C. Entered this port, from August 81 to Au-
gust 81, briggs, 3; schooners, %; sloops, 3; and
propellers 9.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

IT DOES NOT PAY-It is said the British Govern
ment has issued orders to enlist no more recruits
in the United States. Taking into consideration
the small number obtained, the heavy cost and le-
gal difficulties they have concluded it does not pay
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC

VIEW Ohk, aug IL.
The steamer Pacific arrived this A. M.
from Liverpool Aug. IL. N
Madlle Rachel and suit are among the
passengers.
Gen. Markham is spoken of in certain cir
culars as likely to succeed to the command,
but the statement is doubtful. Sir John
Campbells appointment will be more popu-
lar. The Queen is DESTROYS to nominate the
Duke of Cambridge, but he prudently de-
clnes the honor, offering, however, to 90 out
as second in command. Meantime Gen.
Simpson continues with the army.
Omar Pacha is appointed commander-in-
chief in Gsia.
Some operations of no great moment have
been executed by the Allies in the Sea of
Azof.
The Black Sea feet is fully concentrated
for some great movement, and coup de
main is confidently expected.
Ninety ships are assembled at Morgan, and
opinions on board and divided as to whether
their destination is Keid or Sweaborg, most
probably the latter.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times states that Austria has just made
spontaneous advances of friendly relations to-
wards the Western Powers.
1t is announced in Spain that she will def
initely contribute $4,000 men to the Allies,
to be paid by France and England, and that
France agrees to uphold the throne of Isa-
bella against all danger, from whatever
source. This intelligence is positively stated,
but requires further confirmation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29
PROVISIONS

Pork, Hams, Flour, Butter, Lard. Hambprch g.
Illinois Cheese, packing and table Salt. dry and
green Apples and Peaches, Potatoes, Onions. Corn
Corn meal, Oats Ship stuff and Bran. '''
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

10 Hon. ABBOTT LAWRENCE died, at Boston,
on the 18th inst
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29
New Drug, Medicine, and Grocery Store

X RIFFIN & Co. have now in store and 70 arrive
NJ at the old stand opposite the Wasbin zion
House, the following named goods which will he
sold at lowest rates for Ready Coeh ~ va w
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-29

Dy Sir HARRY SMITH is to assume command
of the British forces, in the Crimea, vice General
SIMPSON, resigned. Hope he will enjoy the envi-
able reputation in days to come of having taken
Sevastopol
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

Victory OR DEATH.-The Steamer Defender,
is at present running tilt with the entire Cali
fornia Navigation Company. The Defcn@er was
formerly known as the Goliah an old tub which
our read ers W i'll remember, in days long long
made several very remarkable trips. in point of
speed, between San Francisco a.,a San Diego.
In those days her steaming was at dhe rate of
about two miles in three days. Her placards
are now headed Victory or Death" AS it is
impossible for her ever TO obtain "victory'' by
fast stesm;iig her patrons can only hope to rea-
lize the latter portion OF her motto-"Deaih." "
A word p the wise is sufficient. We trust that
those of our readers who may have occasion to
visit the Bay city, will remember, that this Dc
.jcnder is nothing more nor less, than the old
worthless .Go'iah.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

.IY 1t has frequently ben denied in our pres
ence, that the X. N. party anywhere prescribed
men because Of their, religious belief To prove
that they did do at the last election III Virgil
MIA, quote from the news columns OF the
Tribune, (K. N.Y. the following paragraph, from
which it will be seen that they have recently
expunged from their ritual HE religious test:'-
The Know Noihings of Eastern Virginia met
in. Copyention at Richmond on Tuesday, 28th
August. A resolution iavoring the abolition of
the secresy and religious tests of the order, and
declaring that the naturalization laws onght to
be totally repealed, was offered by Hon. John NJ.
Bolts, and adopted unanimously.
1t will also be observed that Virginia K Ms
have declared themselves favorable to an abol-
ishment of all naturalization laws. They would
thus render it impossible for any man of foreign
birth ever to become citizen of cur glorious
Republic. Will the X. Ms of California adopt
this new test We thi;lk not.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20
Indian Outragcs in Oregon
Fifty Whites Murdered.

The news from Oregon and Northern CaIfor
mia is terrible The Yreka Union comes literal
ly loaded with accounts of bloody rencounters
between the whites and savages, and of brutal
outrages committed by the. lnlians, inliscrim-
inately upon men. women and children.
train having been robbed the summit of
the Siskiyou mountains, and number of per-
sons including several women and children,
having been murdered, party of white track
ed the perpetrators up Butte Greek and thence
to the Reservation. where they surrounded the
savages the night of the 9TH inst, and on Mon
day morning at day light deadly fire was open
ed upon them, killing about thirty Indians. to.
gether with few oil their squa,ws and children.
Ten whites were wounded all slightly, with
the exception of Maj. i. A. Lnpton. whose
wounds are thought TO be dangerous.
The following appalling news furnished ibe
tnion l,y Aessrs. Patterson and Thompson, is
The latest Information from Rogue River Valley ::
CnTnesday morning. 9TH inst. large party
of Indians c.. ected and started down Rogue riv-
er. killing every white man who happened to
fall in ii,elr way. All Evans Ferry they found
two or three men whom they murdered. and
then left the river for WaggOner's, on Louise
Greek. inst before they. reached WIS they were
met by party of packers with large train,
who saw from heir appearance that there was
something wrong with them. Presently the
Packers looked back and saw Waggoners barn
on.t fire. and heard The screams OF women and
children in the .Lonse: they then cot loose
their packs and ra for their lives-the Indians
pursued them closely, killing one of their mules.
They coanied in their light the bodies OF IL
white nen who had been murdered along the
road. Many OF these were teamsters, and their
loads Dad been scattered in every direction by
tte~dnslians. in searching 4or anunitian and IL
'Iu"r From Naes"ner's itarpears that fhein-
dlans. now nearly all drunk. again started down
Rogue River burning aud numbering they
went. On Wednesday they oveEiaksn by
Maj. tI;z.erald with 80 men. and battle fought,
in which 30 Indians and 10 soldiers are report
Ell tO-iIave been killed.
Mrs. Wa.gouer and child were murdered and
FIVE other families along the route pursued ,hy
the Indians are said II have shared the same
fate. i.IIe whole number uf whites who have
fallen, from the best accounts, is between 80
and 5l.
effect that Major Ilaler has been surrounded
by the Indians at point about a5 miles from
the Dalles. iIallers position is upon hill, with
ravines and brush around him. His troops and
animals have been without water for 4S hours.
The Indians are cons family firing upon them.
Tie was enabled to send a messenger through
the camp of the Indians in the night who safe
ly reached the psllcs. Lieut.. Day was to leave
at once for the seat Of war with the remeiping
force at the Dalles numbering sbout $50 men.
Maj. Iilller it is said, has made call upon
the Governor for 1000 men. This we think is
doubtful
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20
From Erelkn.

Mr.. Brastow. of IIorsley s; Erastow's Ex-
press has furnished us with the following items
of news fIouI 4'iskiyou.-
4 young man by the name of George Johnson,
son u. B. Ii. Johnson, of Scott Valley, met with
accident Friday last, which resulted in
his death On Saturday. Having lassoed mule,
and tied the lassoe rope to portion OF his saddle
the animal made a sudden start and ran ir an
opposite direction to that lie going throw
ing both rider and animal. He lived about 20
hours
A company was forming in Yreka. TO be COM
mauded 10y Capt. Jacob Rhodes, TO 60 to the
assistance Of tue citizens of Rogue River Valley.
Several wagons arrived from the Bluffs pt
Yreka, on Wednesday.
Scoii's Bar is being rapidly rebuilt, mostly
with tire-prn,,f buildings.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

A PosE..-Several Of the most earnest advo-
cafes Of Know Nothingism. among the newspa-
pers Of California, are rampant fllibusters-.-
zealous advocates of Col. Walker-and If they
pray at all, certainly do in behalf of that
restless son of Mars. The editor of the Tribune.
Parker H.. French so anxious was he to fillibus-
ter. actually sold out that il sttutson. without
any right SD to dO and fastened to the wars ot
Nicaragua. Under these circumstances the
VIDE West makes the following very pcrtiuen,
home thrust
The editor of the State TriJmne is an alvo-
cate of Know Nothing principles. We would
ask him Ii Americans should rule America, -
why should hot Nicarasuans rule Nicaragua?
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

FALL FiGHrs.-It woud appear that the Fall
Fights have already commenced in this place.
They open decidedly lively. On Tuesday night
two beautiful sei-io's occurred. The first re-
snicd in snndry marks, bruises aud knuckle in
denations uron the connrenances of the combat
ants. The second commenced by of the
party having the cnticle torcibly removed from
the nasal or: an aud Terminated bya little 'chaw-
ing" experiment upon the ear of one OF the
combatam's. Later in the mprnng two other
parties commenced negotiating for another
:. tonight bat sqii.e In!oIaeen ohsilcle interven.
Jug il ii lo,trspspire.
1t become. man these times TO be familiar
witI. tie n.">i forcible and eleg n manner of
projecting II zach of bones righ raight from
the slnnl,lrr We think it likely we shall be
compelled to make few experiments shortly
upon some body. if our COPY of Derrick
g Manly Art of Self Defence" is not speedily
returned. Ferbum sat.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

MELAScHoLY.-The following announcement
which appeard in a recent number OF the S. r.
Sun, will cause thrill of agony to course its
way through the hearts of .srndry of opr ac-
quaintances, who for long time back have
looked upoa.she. Citizen as sort of text book
DIED. -YesieRdy morning, after protracted
illness, the Citizen, infant son of "Sam' aged 5
months. The remains ot the deceased it is stat
ed have been sent to Sacramento for inerment
Its relative. the Ttibmne, was also qnite sick,
supposed by some to be sick unto death-but
after several days it was discovered to be mere
ly suffering the tlroes and pains incident to
childbirth. Result, Tribune No. 2. and mother
doing exceedingly well.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

WV. S. HUGHEs.-Nr. Hughes, late Assessor
sance in office, and who was out on bail, failed
to appear on the 10TH when his bonds de.
clared forfeited He left sufficiency of County
scrip to secure his bondsmen against ultimate
loss. He was indicted by the Grand Jury for
acknowledging the collection of the poll-tax OF
two or more persons upon the same poll.tax re-
ceipt, and in such cases returning them to the
Treasurer single receipts. We understand
that the amount thus unaccounted for is about
sixty seventy dollars. The mildest punish
ment under The statute for this offence is, we
believe, six months imprisonment in the County
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20
Arrival of the Golden Gate
Two Weeks Later from the AtlIfttfe
Sfafcss

We are Indebted to Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Ez.
press for the Extra Union Of the 10th, from Which
we copy the e.annexed interesting news.
The mail steamer Colder CUTE, arrived at San
Francisco on Tuesday morning. 10th inst, at
o'clock. A. NJ, bringing the mail and 1907 pas
seuaers, of whom 226 are women and 1872
children. Her New York dates are to Sept,
Goth.
The IIs,hmus of Panama continues very
healthy, and no deaths occurred during the pas
sage up the Pacific.
Col. Ward, U. s. Consul at Panama, struck his
flag on the 30th ult., in consequence of some
misunderstanding with the authorities.
Domestic.
MsISEElEcrloy.-,We have returns from III
towns and plantations in this State, IN which
The aggregate vote for Governeris is as follows:
Morrill, 49. .3o3 Wells 46.O49 Reed lO.446.
The IIonse of Representatives Will contain 66
Republican, IS Democrats aud 90 Wings. The
Senate viii contain. ,5 Democrats and 10 Wings.
elected by the union, If the Opposition have
in Washington, OF which there, naw appears Il
be some doubt.
TExAs.-The Dempcratic incumbent e, NJ,
Pease is reelected Governor over DlckiD;on,
X. n.
Observation-Disclosures adsiogr towns in
Vermont have been beard fran. which give
Royce %. .S69; Clark eDem.) III $50; scattering.
4UOO of the Representatives elected, so .4Yg
as heard from, 40 are Wings and Republicans.
% Democrats and 81 Know Nothings.
The Yellow Fever still raging at Norfolk
and Portsmouth. The --latest telegraphic dis
patches, dated the 10Th. states that there is an
increase jim the mortality. AT Norfolk ihere
were 45 deaths on Monday, and 90 up to Tues.
day.
The New York Herald publishes letter from
Kinney TO Maury, his agent, in Mobile. an
nouncing the purchase unc ase Of the Mosquito Grant
comprising 30,00o,QgO acres .pf land of un-
eqnalled quality.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20
Court of scssions.--Ocfober Term, lSS5'
J. G. Hinckley, Judge; E. X. Shetd and James
NJ Goewy, Associate Justices.

Oct 4. People rs. Scoss; misdemeanor ;
nolle prosequi ordered.
People rs Jas Edmonson indicted for gam
bling plead guilty, and fined 500.
People rs. William Lean; assault with deadly
weapons; F; case continued to first day OF Decem-
Der term.
Oct s. Special order made for empanneing
Grand Jury.
Oct G. People rs Jas. Nell. Smith; keeping
gambling hoIse plead guilty, and fined 5000 /;
paid.
guilty, and fined 500.
People rs. Domingo Errera-in Jail on charge
of purder ordered removed 10 County Hospi-
tai, upon statement OF Hospital Physician, that
further coptinuance in Jail would seriously en-
danger his life.
Oct. 9. People as. Frank Goltlen; keeping
house Of prostitution; found guilty and fined
S4O0 or 40 days imprisonment in County Jail.
Frank, considering $40 per day too good thing
to let slip, chose the latter horn Of the dilemma,
and is now rusticating on the hill, the .distin-
guished guest Of the County.
Oct. 10. People .vs. Louisa Howard alias
Louisa Fendison; keeping house OF prostitu-
ton; found guilty and fined $3.50 or 25 days in
the lock-up-the q scads" Were forthcoming, in
stanter.
People vs. Matilda .Maranda keeping house
of prostitution found guilty, and fined $500 or
80 days in limbo money paid;
Oct. l3. People vs. Wm. S. Hughes; two
separate indictments for malfeasance in Office !;
admitted to bail; failed to appear on the 10th
and, ,yecognizance declared forfeited.
The Shasta courier., 1855-10-20

MEAN LEVEL OF THE ATLANTIC AND Pacific
OcEAKs.-We all recollect that when canal
Pacific Oceans, that fears were expressed. from
the reports of Col. Lloyd aud NJ. Napoleon Gar
ella. that should the work be accomplished, the
whole Isthmus would be Inundated Thc re.
port Of Col. To;ten, Chief Engineer of the Pan.
anna Railroad, shows 'ha, such fears we're al,o-
setlier sroundlcss.
Col. Toien remarks that alaiousli Iris ol,<er
va'ons make the mean level of the Pacific IA
very lit,le higher thap the level af the St
antic, this difference is probably owing TO local
circumstances aloIe; aus there is in reality no
diHereGce between the mean levels OF the two
oceans.