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

HALIFAX, August 20.
The steamer America arrived here at o.
clock this A. NJ, and sailed again at o.
clock for Boston.
In regard to the bombardment of Swea-
borg, the French Admiral Renaud telegraph
ed on the 18th that it was attended with
success. An immense confagration, lasting
As hours, destroyed storehouses, magazines,
the arsenal, DC, inhicting a terrible blow and
an enormous loss on the Russians, while the
Allies loss was wholly insignificant not a
man being killed.
Admiral Dundas telegraphs with rather a
moderate account and subsequent advices are
somewhat modified.
The allied squadron returned to Nargen
after the bombardment.
The news from the Crimea is important.
The Russians, some $4,000 or 10000
strong, under General Liprandi, attacked the
Tehernaya lines of the Allies at daybreak,
ON the 10th, and after desperate engage
ment of three hours duration, were driven
back with loss of from 5000 to 1000 men
and large number Of prisoners.
The loss on the side of the Allies is COM
paratively small. Omar Pacha had received
hasty orders to return to the Crmea, instead
of going to Asia.
Gen. Simpson telegraphed on the 18th that
at daybreak on the 18th the bombardment
of Sevastopol had commenced.
St. Peterburgh letters say that Gortscha-
koff had received orders from the Emperor tc
sink the Russian fleet at the Malakoff.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05


SCHOOL, ExAMINATIoN.-Mr.T TAYLOR and Miss
BREAU, duly approaching the uniform Kindness
and respect with which they have been greeted by
the citizens of Grand Haven and vicinity, during
a residence of q few months in their beautiful and
thriving village, and flattered by the very liberal
patronage extended TO the school under their SUI
perintendence, embrace the present opportunity to
tender their sentiments of regard to their patrons
as well as to the citizens in general, and cordially
invite their attendance at an examination OF the
pupils of the Grand Haven school, on Thursday
and Friday, the 18th and nth inst.
The exercises in the Higher Department will
commence on Thursday, at 1-2 o'clock PM, and
will consist of Reading, Mental and Written
Arithmetic, Geography Grammar, photography,
Universal History and Natural Philosophy. The ex-
ercises in the Primary Department will take place
during the morning of Friday. On the afternoon
of Friday the pupils of the Higher Department
will be examined in Reading, History OF the Uni
ted States Arithmetic, Book Keeping, Analytical
Grammar, Astronomy, Physiology and Latin The
exercises of each day will close with the reading
of compositions.
Grand Haven, Sept. A. 1855.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

DETROIT AND MILWAUKEE RAILWAY
The Hamilton Spectator says
We notice by the Detroit papers, tina twelve
miles more of this line, west of Pontiac, was
last week opened for traffic. 1t is confident
ly stated that ffty-five miles at least will be
in operation before the winter sets in. This
line is to extend through the very heart OF
Michigan to the mouth of Grand River
which disembogues into lake Michigan direct
ly opposite Milwaukee. AS feeder to the
Great Western of Canada, its importance
cannot be overrated. Unlike the other lines
crossing the State of Michigan, owning steam
ers on Lake Erie, rendering their interests in
imical to the Great Western during the sea-
son of navigation, this new line will throw its
entire traffic with the Eastern markets thro'
this Province. 1t is proposed, when the De-
troit and Milwaukee Railway is completed, to
put swift line of steamers on the route be-
tween Grand Haven and Milwaukee. The
lake, at these points, is about IS miles wide
and may be crossed in four hours, so that pas
sengers from Milwaukee can, by this line and
the Great Western Railway, reach New York
fully six hours earlier than by any of the
more Southern lines, and at a saving of sew
eral dollars for each passenger. The English
Directors Of the Great Western, it is under
stood, are fully aware of the great value Of
this work, both as to its own intrinsic merits
and as a contributor to their line in Canada
and will, no doubt, afford it all the pecuniary
aid it requires, and our friends in Detroit may
rest assured that the citizens of Hamilton dc
not look with Indifference on the progress o.
this field of commercial enterprise.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

The CAPITOL OF IowA-The Supreme
Court Of Iowa have decided that the law for
the removal of the capitol Of the State to
Fort Des Moines is constitutional. The new
seat Of government is situated on the Des
Moines river, about one hundred and fifty
miles above Keokuk.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

ST.. CLAIR FLATs.-It appears that our
Lake Marine do not experience the troubles
this season they did last, in getting over the
Flats. The north channel is said to be some
what washed out, and the water higher;
caused no doubt by the abundant rain as
compared with last year. We also under
stand that fair progress is making with the
dredges in the south channel.
Buff Com. Adv.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

The CAPITAL OF KANsAs.-Thc seat of
government for Kansas has been permanently
located, by the Legislature, at Lecompton, a
village on the Kansas River near the geo.
graphical center of the Territory.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

The population of the State of Wisconsin
is ascertained by the late census, to be $780,
900. The population in 1850 was only 90
945. The population of Milwaukee, the
largest city in the State, is 3O,44S.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ottawa, -
AT session of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office, in Grand
Haven, on Monday, the third day of September,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and
fifty-ive: Present, William Hathaway Jr.,
Judge of Probate: In the matter of the estate
of Peter McNif, deceased.
nN reading and fling the petition duly verified,
" of Thomas McNiff, brother of said deceased,
praying that an administrator be appointed on
said deceased estate: Thcreupon it is ordered
that Monday, the first day of October next ut one
o'clock in the afternoon be assigned for the hear
ing of said petition and that the heirs at law of
said deceased and all other persons interested in
said estate arc required to appear at session of
said court then to he holden at the Probate Office,
in Grand Haven, and show cause if any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted And it is further ordered that said petit
toner give notice to the persons interested in said
estate of the tendency Of said petition and the
hearing thereof by causing copy of this order to
be published in the Grand River Times. newspa-
per printed and circulating in said county of OF
tawa, three successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing. POT wa
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge Of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

Mr.. Beardslee is constructing mill at Lit
tie Falls, New York, for the manufacture of
paper from Eastwood, from spruce, pine, hem
lock, whitewood, buckeye, DC. The mill will
90 into operation in October, and Mr.. Boards
lee is confident he can supply the printers of
newspapers with q good article and cheap.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

"ANTED.-An active, honest man, in each
w section of the State. to take orders by
SAMPLE" for VELPEAU'S MAGNETIC A.
GENTS. A salary of $500 per year, and small
commission will be paid. Salary payable month
ly. For particulars address DIR. M. VELPEAU,
400 1-2 Broadway, New York, enclosing stamp to
prepay answer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05
AMERICAN
Transportation Company!
CAPITAL, 100000.

Incorporated under the Laws of the State
OF New York.
The Merchants TRANSPORTATION Company The
Clinton Line. The Ne,o York and Cincinnati
Line. The American Transportation Company
The Western State Line The New York and
Western Line. The Western Lake Boat Line
The Troy and Erie Line.
TTNHE above named lines have sold their proper
l. ty to this company, which will be prepared
on the opening of navigation, to offer the facilities
of the united interest of those lines for the pur-
pose Of transporting property either East or west.
The company has abundant means, both in
steam propellers and boats, to give any property
intrusted to them the greatest dispatch, and it
shall be their care to transport all property safely
and in good order.
The President and Directors, believing that their
present organization will enable them to do the bu-
siness intrusted to them cheap and fully equal,
if not better than it has heretofore been done, So
lict from the customers of the before mentioned
lines continuance of their patronage
RUFUS G. PALMER, President
HIRAM MILES, Vice President.
WELLS ID. WALLBR1DGE, Secretary.
JOHN r. WHEELER, Treasurer.
Directors
Hiram Niles, Rufus @. Palmer,
VIM. Monteath Wells d. Wallbrdge,
James c. Evans, Franklin Lee,
Horatio N. Bolt, A. IL. White,
N. Chamberlin, John X. Wheeler,
Ansel Il. Cobb, NJ NJ Caleb.
Uy- For freight contracts apply to the follow
ing offices:
Company's Office, Marine Block, Buffalo; H. N.
Holt, NJ. NJ. Caleb, No. 81, Pearl street, New York
N. Chamberin, A. III. White, No. 155, Broadway,
New York; G.. g. Kidder. j. G. Oatman No. 10,
State street. Boston, c. M. Chaplin, No. 25, Quay
street, Albany; and
HAxroN, CUTLER & WARTS, Grand Haven.
We are prepared to contract freights from New
York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit and
other ports on the lakes, by the above, to Grand
Rapids, or Ionia, direct.
Goods contracted from Chicago to any port on
Grand River, at fair rates.
HAXToN, CUTLER WARTS.
Grand Haven, March 20, 1855.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

SAGINAW LUMBER TRADE.-The Saginaw
Spirit Of tie Times says no less than one
hundred and fifty million feet of lumber, be-
sides an immense quantity of shingles, will
be shipped from Saginaw piers, this season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

A writer from ST. Petersburg states that
the Emperor Alexander has repeated, or very
soon will repeat, the offer made by his father
to our government. He will give the United
States the whole Russian America for the
privilege of buying and fitting steamships
and privateers in our ports.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, $50

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, ss;-
At session of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa holden at the Probate Office, in Grand
Haven. on Monday, the third day Of September,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
bred and fifty five: Present, William Hathaway
Jr, Judge of Probate: In the matter of the Es-
tate of Joshua. Healy, deceased:
ON reading and filing the petition duly verified
~ of Alice Healy, widow of said deceased pray
ing that George A. Rogers be appointed admins
traitor of said deceased estate: Thereupon it is
ordered that Friday, the twenty.first day of Sep
TENDER, inst at one o'clock in the afternoon, be
assigned for the hearing of said petition and that
the heirs ut law of said deceased and all other per-
sons interested in said estate are required to APP
pear at session of said court then to be holden
at the Probate Office, in Grand Haven, and show
cause, if any there he, why the prayer of the petit
toner should not be granted And it is further or
dered that said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons interested in said estate of the tendency of
said petition and the hearing thereof, by causing
q copy of this order TO be published in the Grand
River Times, newspaper printed and circulating
in said county of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing 1907 WI
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr. Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

Gg" Denison, the Post-Ofiice robber, at
Chicago, has been sentenced to 10 years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary. So says a
Chicago paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

AT Niagara Falls, on the 18th inst, five
men got into skiff at Suspension Bridge,
broke one oar, could not then manage the
boat, and were carried down into the whirl-
pool. The boat upset and broke to pieces,
and all the men were drowned.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05
TO OUR PATRONS.

The publisher of the Times bcgs leave to pre-
sent his compliments to his numerous patrons
thankful for the patronage hitherto enjoyed-and
respectfully announces to them and Others that
two numbers only remain to be issued to close the
fourth volume of ourpaper, at which time the sub
scription of many will expire. Wcshould be hap
DIV TO have it in our power to forward the next
volume of the Times to all who have hitherto fa-
yored us with their patronage, and to as many
more as desire it, at the moderate price of 81 per
year, strictly in advance
1t is our design to make our paper worthy the
favorable notice of the citizens of our own county
and after the Tax Sales shall have taken place, and
the removal of many advertisements whose time
of insertion shall have expired, to fill its columns
with the latest intelligence, foreign and domestic,
as well as other matter interesting to every class
of readers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

There is to be a baby show in Boston, un-
der the auspices of p. 7. Barnum, about the
first Of September. Premiums amounting to
$4,000 are to be oflered-the highest being
$500.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

The great bell of St. REM, at Moscow,
weighing eighty thousand pounds, which fell
more than three months ago, has boon swung
again.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

"That motion is out of ORDER" said the
chairman of meeting when a rowdy raised
his arm to throw an cog.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

ESTRAY, from Manistee, about two months
IL since, two Canadian Mares, ages seyen anu
eight years; the youngest, black, marked OH , ,ne
hip L. L.; the other is of black mixture, rather
larger than the first, with one ear cut. ,.,..
Whoever win take care of them and apprisc
William G. Thorp of such shall receive Slo,oV re-
ward and all reasonable charges defr'ye eoc, a..
Manstec August 13, 1855 iva ow'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

S0O LBS. CHEESE, 500 lbs. Butter just re-
COO ceivcd-a good article-at the drugstore
of (Sept. ~ H. GRIFFIN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

The Quebec Mercury understands that an
order has been issued to the Public Depart
ments to prepare for removal to Toronto on
the 18th of October
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

Rush Elmore, Esq, Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of Kansas, has been re-
moved, on grounds similar to those assigned
for Gov. Reeder's displacement.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05
Dissolution.

TTNHE co-partnershp heretofore existing between
Il Amos Norton and Geo. j.. Norton being UNI
der the firm of A. & G. L. Norton, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. and all business that
may hereafter be transacted will be in the name
of Amos Norton, to whom all claims of the late
firm must be presented and by him will be adjust
ed. AMOS NORTON,
GEO. L. NORTON.
Nortonve, Aug. 81, 1855 T2O5 7w*
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

DLACK Alapacca, do. plaid and Nankeens MAY
Id be found at FERRY Il WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

~ ROCERIES, we have a full assortment, also
" Ham, Lard, White Beans, &C., &c.
ii. G. & W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05
GROCERIES.
OILS.

Winter, Lamp, Linsecd, Sweet, Olive, Lemon,
Peppermint, Cinnamon, Anise, Cloves, Norwood,
mot, Juniper, Cod Liver, Wintergreen, Hemlock
extract Conium Cubebs, Organium, Canada Bal
sam Copeyia, Tinct. Opium, Paragoric, Capsicum
Myrrh, Cardamon, Lavender, Laudanum, Orange
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-09-05

fBHMzSs h Steamer Pontiac, j. Gano. Mas
4gtfStfV ter NAVY Beck, &. T.. Perks do. :.
- - Porter, IL. y. Parks, do.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-01
FASHIONABLE DANCING,
NJ Munder,s Assembly Room !

= EIOIcSSOT Oh D6uClnE
AAe OF Georgetown College and Convent, and
principal teacher Of Washington city has the honor
to announce to his former patrons and the public
generally that he will resume the duties Of his School
on Thursday November 9Th, 1885, at Numbers AS
sembly ROOM adjoining the Star Office, at o'clock,
T. NJ. for ladies, misses, and masters, and on the
same evening at ~ for gentlemen.
He feels assured that the unequalled progress Of
his numerous pupils in his former classes is sufI-
cent guarantees Of his superior skill as an instructor
Prof NJ. begs leave to remind the public Of the
unbounded success Of his May Festival Ball, at the
National Theatre, which was attended by upwards
Of 1000 persons.
\ His new Hall, which is one of the largest most
beautiful and conveniently arranged in the city with
two large dressing and supper rooms added, which
can be rented for balls and parties. The location ia
convenient to persons residing in any part Of the city
Days of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, at 8
o'clock, p. M, and on the same evenings, at for
gentlemen.
A class for young married ladies' and gentlemen
will be formed shortly.
All who desire to join his classes, will please apply
at MIR. John F. Ells's Music store, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., near Tenth street. 10 Prof. NJ Of his rooms
on the above days A subscription list is now open
to receive the names OF those wishing season tickets
to the Soirees. Only IS for the season
oct 30--dtf ,e e
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-01
WENTY-FIvE PER CENT. Dis
a COUNT.
ATTENTION HOUsEkEEPERsi
SELLING OUT TO CLOSE BUSINESS.
vUyHE firm of DOM, BROTHER, a. CO.

j. win, by limitation, expire LIST January, 1856.
The senior partner intends leaving the city,
quently, the entire stock must be sold in order 10
close.
To person wishing 10 engage in General House
Furnishing Business, without the great labor OF col
ecting those goods together fine opportunity is
now offered The stock on hand about Sl5 900, and
only about $4,000 or $1,000 wanted in cash. The
stand is good one, goods to the amount Of $4,000
have been sold within the sstwo years, few doors
above Clagetts corner on Ninth street and near
Centre Market. There are four rooms, from S5 10
100 feet deep, cellar with furnace, nc.
With pleasure we say 10 old customers, we thank
you for your frequent calls and now remind You that
this Is the last chance to get great bargains" We
do not, "a many, advertise TO sell without regard TO
cost. Oh, mol we have regard 10 cost and pledge
ourselves TO come ms near that mark justice will
allow.
We remind the trade Of large stock Of Glass
Ware. bought cheap AZ auction at small advance.
There's no humbug about IL, oil must be Sold
And now 70 those indebted call and settle, either
with cash or notes,
DOM, BROTHER, a co.
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Alexandria Items.

AlcxuMQIhd ltCmSs
CHARITABLR--A meeting OF ladies' was held at
the room of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, on Monday afternoon last, whose object was
to aid the Association in carrying out their plans
for the relief Of the sick and destitute during the
coming winter. The ladies present, who had kindly
volunteered to undertake this good work, proposed
to have fair in December, the proceeds Of which
should be expended in defraying the expenses of
the night school, and relieving the wants of such
as sickness or misfortune might render worthy Of
charity; but, as the Ladies' Benevolent Society
purposed having fair, for similar objects, about
the same time, IL was determined to have union
fair the proceeds to be divided between the two
Societies. The Ladies' Benevolent Society, which
was well represented, warmly entered into the mr.
rangement, anxious to advance so good cause,
while carrying out their own Christian purposes
The ladies meet again, in the Young Mems
Christian Association Room, this afternoon at IL
o'clock, to mature their plans, when we hope, all
who are anxious to encourage this work Of love
and charity will be present. Let each one do a
ittle and sum will be raised sufficient to relieve
the sick and gladden. the hearts Of the needy during
the coming winter. ,.sis
FIRE.A fire broke out last night about eleven
o'clock in the frame building on st. Asaph, between
King and Cameron streets, occupied by colored
man by the name offs, Smith, which was, in short
time, entirely consumed.
ANorHER.-The alarm Of fire this morning,
about 10 o'clock, was occasioned by the burning Of
stable, upper end of Prince street, belonging to
---- Peyton, which, together with its contents,
were entirely destroyed.
INouEsr.--An inquest was held this morning
over the body Of a child, found in vacant lot in
the northern end Of the city but the verdict Of the
jury we have not learned.
MuRDER.-We understand that man named
Hall was stabbed by a man named Keene, near
Sangster's Station, in Fairfax county on last Sat
urday, from the effects Of which he died on Mon
day. We have been unable to learn the particu-
lars, further than that there had been difficulty
between them some time since, and that, on Sat
urday, Hall was ut Keene's house, when the latter
ordered him out, and, as he was leaving, caught
him by the arm and inhicted.several wounds upon
him. Hall fingered until Monday, when, as we
have before stated, he died.
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