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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS -
At session of the Probate Court for said Coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the Office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven on Monday the second
day of July A. ID. 1855: Present, William Hatha-
way, Jr, Judge of Probate: In the matter of the
Estate of Gilbert Cannon, deceased ~ IL
ON reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
" ofRoger Fryer, representing the death of said
deceased, and asking that letters of administration
may be granted on said deceased estate: Thereup-
on 1t is ordered, that Monday the sixth day of An.
gust next, at one o'clock in the afternoon be as
signed for the hearing of said petition and that the
heirs at law of said deceased and all other persons
interested in said estate required to appear at
session of said Probate Court then to be holden
at the office of the Judge thereof at Grand Haven
and show cause if any there be why the prayer OF.
the petitioner should not be granted: And tits fur
Their ordered that said petitioner Roger Fryer, 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 pub
lshed in the Grand River Times Newspaper print
ed and circulating in the county of Ottawa three
successive weeks previous to the said day of hear
ing. A true copy.I
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr. Judge of Probate
Grand Haven, July H. 1855. r4w 1897
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY of OTTAWA, SIS :
At session of the Probate Court for said Coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven on Monday, the second
day Of July, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty five: Present, William Hathaway,
Jr, Judge of Probate: In the matter of the Es-
tate of Charles Rupit, Deceased:
ON reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
~ of Charles Headworth representing the death
of said deceased and asking that letters of Admin
istration may be granted on said deceased estate
Thereupon it is Ordered, that Monday, the sixth
day of August next at o'clock in the afternoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs at law of said deceased, and all oth,
er persons interested in said Estate, are required
to appear at q session of said Probate Court, tnen
to be holden at the Office of the Judge, thereof at
Grand Haven, and show cause, If any there De-
why the prayer of the petitioner should not De
granted And it is further Ordered, that said petit
TONER Charles Headworth give notice to the per-
sons interested i'm said estate, of the pendency OF
said petition and the hearing thereof by causing a
copy of this Order to be published in the Grand
River Times, newspaper printed and circulating
i'm the County of Ottawa three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing. A true copy.l
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr. Judge of Probate.
Grand Haven, July III, 1883 4w 199
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
EVANSVILLE, July 2.

The steamer Lexington, a Louisville and
st. Louis packet, was blown to atoms near
Stephenport, KY, on her trip up. The pack
ct Baltimore has arrived from the scene Of
the wreck with 20 officers and passengers Of
the Lexington, including Captain Thorp and
Davidson, first Clerk, both wounded. About
100 persons were on board, and but one es.
capped uninjured, except the ladies who were
all saved unframed. The accident occurred
at o'clock Sunday morning. The boat and
cargo are total loss. r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
HALIFAX, July 5.

THREE DAYS LATER.--Arrival Of the
America.-The Royal mail steamship Amer
lea, Capt. Lang, arrived here yesterday i.
NJ, and will be due at Boston at an early
hour on Friday A. M. She bring dates from
Liverpool to the 23d of June, three days la
ter than those received by the HERMANN
The news though scanty, is highly import
ant.
The Allies had met with serious check
before Sevastopol. On June 18th the French
and English respectively attacked the Mala-
koff and Redan Towers, but were both repuls-
ed with great slaughter. Details could not
be looked for before the end of june but, in
the meantime, private advices Of the most Sc
rious description were agitating the public
mind. According to one account, the Brit
sh loss alone was not short of 1000, includ-
ing among the killed Gen. Campbell and up
wards of 70 other officers. Contradictory
rumos prevailed, and it is thought the above
was somewhat exaggerated.
Great losses caused from the springing of
mines by the Russians and during the attack
the Russians are said to have recaptured the
Mamelon tower which had been taken from
them by the allies. n,r...
Gortchakof confirms the success of the AL
lies in the sea of Azof, but says they were an
ticipated and that resistance is now the Rus
sian policy. He also says that the grain de-
stroyed was private property, the army sup
plies not being materially affected.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
TELEGRAPH NE us.

PORTLAND, June ~.
The straight out wings met here in con-
vention yesterday, and nominated Hon. Isaac
Reed, of Waldoboro, for Governor. The meet
ing was large and harmonious. The resolu-
tons are decidedly anti-Nebraska and anti
know-nothing, and opposed to the present Ii
quor law, although in favor of stringent laws
regulating the traffic in intoxicating drinks.
The Hon. George Evans and others address
ed the convention.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

KNow-NoTHING DEFEAT.--Last year the
Know-Nothings carried San Francisco, by g.
500 majority, electing all their candidates.
At the late election, the democracy carried
their Mayor by 65 majority, and elected eight
of the sixteen Common Councilmen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
A MILITARY PRoJEoT.-Or citizens, w,

A MILITARY PRoJEoT.-Our citizens, we
observe, are being called upon to assist in the
organization of volunteer Military Corps, to
be called "The Grand Rapids Guard" The
object is good one, as there can be no bet
ter safeguard for the protection of the lives
and property of our citizens, than well or
ganized military force, ready at the proper
time and under property authority, to main
tain, when all other means fail, the majesty
of the law" Mr.. Coffinbeny has the matter
in hand [G. r. Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Ey- The Grand Rapids Enquirer comes
to us in an entire new dress-an indubitable
mark of prosperity. We hope the example
may become contagious among many others
of our exchanges, which, at present, are look
ing rather dim with age and worn type, but
whose present circulation we think will war
rant better attire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

TINE undersigned, Church Building Committee.
i invite sealed proposals for the laying up and
completing, upon lot 221, in this village, a stone
basement, the walls of which to be 38 feet by Ga
feet, in length, IL feet in heigth and twenty inch
es in thickness. Also sealed proposals for the con-
struction and completion of a church edifice, to
be erected upon the basement aforesaid, and built
and finished in style and dimensions correspond
ing with the plan, draughts, and specifications eX-
hibited at the Office Of Ferry & Sons, where propo
sails will be received, up to the 18th day of August
next, and opened the following day, at the Wash
ington House. No proposition will be considered
unless the fulllment thereof is guaranteed by suf
ficient suretes. THOS. w. FERRY ~
HENRY PENNOYER,
G.. Il. ALBEF,
HENRY GRIFFIN,
p. c. DUVERNAY.
Grand Haven, July 10, 1855. 1899 7w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

The enterprising contractors, Messrs. Dunn
81 Co., have commenced work at this place,
on the Detroit and Milwaukee Rail Road
Just walk over the hill ION the line) and see
about one hundred hands engaged; then re-
turn, subscribe for few shares Of stock, and
we will have the cars running from Detroit
to this city by the 4th of July next.
G. h. Daily Herald
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

with our friends may be permitted to enjoy
the return Of many Fourth that shall bring
with tia thousand happy scenes like those
just passed, in which we so happily partici-
pated, the remembrance of which will ever
keep alive in our bosoms the flame of holy
patriotism that nerved to such glorious
achievements the strong arm of the heroes
of 76. hs n ~ Wow"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
FOREIGN NE WS.
NEW YORK, July

The Hermann arrived at o'clock. She
has 24o passengers, and dates to the goth.
There was well authenticated report m
England that great battle had been fought
in the Crimea, in which the Allies were de-
feated with immense loss The particulars
will undoubtedly arrive in season for the AT
RIGA at Halifax. 1t was also rumored at
Southampton that the French Emperor was
suffering under the effect of an apoplectic tit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

E~ Harper's Magazine, for July, has
been received, containing ten dollars worh
of the useful and interesting in literature
while whole volume can be obtained for the
small sum of SO. -.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Mr.. Youatt, of England in case of persons
bitten by mad dogs, has healed more than
four hundred cases with muriate of silver, and
not one had any symptoms of hydrophobia.
A writer in the N. Y. Tribune states that
lobelia and steam have cured several cases Of
hydrophObia. .... ID. ---
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Ey- The body of John Russell, deck
hand on board the Olive Branch, drowned on
Saturday, the 3Oth inst, was recovered on
Thursday last, and taken to Grand Rapids,
where his wife resides, for burial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

CALIFoRNIA.-The State central commit
tees of the two sections of the democratic par
ty Of California have united to ignore their
quarrels, and agreed to call a convention to
meet at Sacramento on the 9th of June, to
nominate executive officers for the State cleo
ton in September.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

ES" The Genius Of the West makes its
first appearance at our Office. Published by
VIM. T. CoeGEsHALL, at Cincinnati, contain
ing 80 pages of interesting literary matter.
1t is well worthy of patronage. Subscription,
81 per annum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Eg- We are in receipt of No. s, Harper's
Story Books, bearing the significant title,
"Timboo and Joliba." 1t is one of the most
interesting of the series yet received. Call,
boys, and girls, and examine it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
re" We understand the Fourth passed

re" We understand the Fourth passed
off very quietly at our village. Our business
men, like good citizens, were found at their
usual avocations, ever true to the motto which
has enabled some to become rich, others high
ly prosperous, Business before pleasure y
In the evening splendid display of fire
works was witnessed, which from report we
think was not inferior to that exhibited at
the Getty"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Eg- The Michigan Farmer, for July, is
before us, replete with much useful informa-
ton to the farmer. No agriculturalist sho'ld
be without it. Subscription, only ST per an
mum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

ES- New wheat, from Union Co., ILL.,, has
been sold at 1925 u bu. The millers at
Alton, ILL.,, however, are contracting at 81, so,
to be delivered on the 18th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
BALTIMORE, June %.

y DALIINIUItE, JuIIt 70.
The election in New Orleans for Chief Ju-
stice Of the Supreme Court resulted in the
choice of Elgee, anti-know nothing, by 1900
majority over Merrick, know-nothing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Eg- Much space is devoted this week to
the " doings" at Grand Rapids. Our apollo
gy is that the 4th of July comes but once a
year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
Difo,

At Ottawa Point, of Group, LAURA MAY, only
daughter of b. f. and G. E. Eames aged year
2 months and three DAYS: !.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
al arrifD,

On the 9TH inst, by Rev. F. Prescott. Mr.. H. T..
WHITNEY and Miss L. A. MOFFITT, both of
Cannon. Grand River Eagle.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

CONSUMPTION OF IRON AT SEBAsroPoL.-
If the Russian war shall have the effect to
diminish the manufacture Of railway iron in
England, it seems likely to create demand
for iron in the shape Of cannon balls and
shells, quite equal to, if not exceeding the
diminution in the amount required for rail-
roads. By the last steamers news we learn
that the allies have Eve hundred guns play.
ing on Sebastopol, firing one hundred and
twenty rounds daily. We calculate that fifty
of these shot and shells will weigh one ton.
At every round fired, there will be of course
tons, and each day twelve hundred tons
weight Of cannon balls and shells thrown
into Sebastopol. The bombardment at the
latest dates had lasted twelve days, and o.
course there had been thrown into the town
in that time, fourteen thousand four hundret
tons of iron. 1t is probable that the Rus
slams may have hurled back at the allies
nearly the same weight Of metal, and it il
safe to compute the total consumption o.
iron in the siege Of Sebastopol for these
twelve lays at twenty-five thousand tons =
This iron, thus thrown away and wasted ia
war in the brief period of twelve days, woult
furnish the metal required.to construct about
2,200 miles of railroad.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

--RivEa MAfLs.-Rs learn from late Menu
phis papers that the Illinois Central Railroad
Co., have received the contract for carrying .
daily mall between Cairo and New Orleans.
q the rate Of $50. 900 per anpsn. This CON-
tady haze contracted for the build q Of nine
81 thesssgess arst class passenger paekets.
with low pressure. -eagines, which are 10
make the time from New Orleans to Cairo
inside of three days. The company designs to
put the complement Of steamers into the line
Immediately of the best and feetest that can
be chartered.to sua- in connection. with their
extensis Railroad.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19
New WAY OF sRAIsfHe PorAfoEs-TiY
THE ExPERIMEHr.--TheE Editor of the Lafay.

New WAY OF RAIsfNe PoTAfoES-TRY
THE ExPERIMEHr.--The Editor Of the Lafay.
cite Und.) Courier recommends . novel
method Of raising potatoes. 1t is to place
the came quantity that Is usually Plshted, ION
the surface of the greensward land, nnPlow.
ed, end cover both ground ssnd potatoes six
to nine inches insdepth with straw or leaves.
No more labor is required until the vines are
killed by frost in the fall; when, on removing
the straw and vines with strong rake, the
farmer will find the fruits Of his experiment,
consisting in plentiful harvest Of clean,
dry, and luscious potatoes. The editor him.
selfha thus raised at the rate Of nine hun
dred bushels Of potatoes Of an excellent quail
ity to the acre. The writer of this has
seen them produced, in the same way, and
for the sake of seeing their quality % we'll
as their quantity improved, hopes that some
Of the enterprising farmers Of Preble county
will try the new method. Il Eaton Reg.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

90. The Virginia election will take place
next Tuesday. Tho Old Liners nppear to
be very sanguine Of stceess- quite a. much
90 as they did Of success IN New Hampshire
jus, before the recent elsetion! The Ameri-
can party are not boastfng IN advance. Even
if they should be beaten, their opponents
will not have the pleasure Of laughing at
them for exultations in advance But if the
Democracy be defested after their noisy
boasting,, their chagrin will be pitiable.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19
Resolutions Of the Neptune Fire
80 Company.

Resolutions Of the Neptune Fire /,
- Company.
The following preamble and resolutions,
were handed Us yesterday for publication,
and as they breathe the right spint we
cheerfully give them place:
At meeting Of the Neptune Fire Compa-
ny, held at their Engine House Thursday the
l7th-the following preamble and resolu.
tons vas unanimously adopted. l,.
Whereas: A certain publication has appear
ed in the"Evansville Enquirer derogatory
TO the efficiency and ability of our present
Chief Engineer Mr.. z. H. Cook therefore:
Resolved-That we have entire conf
deuce in his ability and capacity in perform
ing the duties required of him, that he has
already shown his efficiency on several &C.
casions well known t, our citizens, bis Of.
forts to procure new Hose, and have our
present Engines put in good working order
immediately-and soon as possible to have
one or two new Engines, with sufficient ap-
paratus, to make our fire department COM
plete, to oil ofwhich he is faithfully devoting
his best attention. That when he assumed
the Office (Which is gfatuitous and with
out compensatory that the Engines and
Hose were in such damaged condition and
almost unfit for use-no person could have
managed better or with more success.
Resolved-That the publication of the
Enquirer was uncalled for, Astounding in
falsehood and misstatements. Mr.. Cook
was on the ground at the fire, all the time at
his post and faithfully performing his duty.
ResolvedlThat the thanks of the Com.
pany are due the City Council for the APP
pointment of Mr.. Cookie being RECON-
mended by both the Fire Companies and he
is our special choice.
Resolved-That the above be Published
in the Evansville Journal ses ~ yses
4,a-u., By order Of the Company.
ROBERT SrEPHEHs, Sect. Protein,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

LARGE FORTUNE no AN EBsroR.-The
Portland Argus reports that the Rev. Asa
Cummings who has been SO long the able
Editor of the Christian Mirror in that city,
has become the possessor, a. heir or leeates
of some relative. Of from $4,000 to sl0oS
600.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

or Fred Douelas has written narrative
of his life, which is in press. and will shortly
be published BY Miller, Orion & Mulligan,
under the title of my Bondage and Free
dom." - ..ssl s.se.i e.sE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

rThe anti-Anerican editors pretend 10
think that Sam is contradiction Of Sambo.
They are mistaken. 1t is the short for Sam.
son. Lou. Jour. ~ fiss .a.-i ssf--. q s,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

@ The two frame Office rooms next door
to the Washington House on Third street
have been removed. We understand Messrs.
Wheeler T. Robinson intend building three
story bsickin their place.. -s'.s z.ao 3
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19
FEED YOUR cows.
20 myis fEyNEY & snRENsoN.

UDEC' pey steamer ''7e.,,
1t s eases r. w. Boston Matches;
ycases new Ynk de-;
boz Nutmeg;
BAGS Pepper
6kegs Soda; go az
10 do Ns.I dc de-; .t
= coils hemp Bed cord;
coils Halter do;
3 do grass Halter Rope;
= reals eottou Bed cord;
1 barrel sulphur; .res rs
DO Epssa Saits;
dozen y pouadsaas Mustard;
~ nesG market baskets; stf
sboxss Lemon Syrup; 9...fla asr~
barrels nne cut Smoking Tebssss;
10 dozen fascy Buetets; sG
10 nests Woodsn Bowls;
10 dozen irea bound half bushsl Mssssrss;
dozen sets dos if-....es....
20 dosen Shaker Brooms;
10 nests blue Tubs (S); -
do do do ca;
Do school B. sket'; s7sl
10 do wash Boards r-a -. 1890.
IL do Mhists;
90 Fancy Whisks; Ia-e
DO wilov.N cons; for sale 81 vsry lev prices for
cash BY nyis 80 I. d. HkIAANN.
a LS0 received per Rainbow. s.sfa ~
IA boxes Stun Tobaeeo;
do lpound lump Tobacco;
10 do u pound lump Virginia Tohseee;
Do Niger Head do; for sale ny
ny1s ....sce az -.,. 1. d. AEIMANN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

We are glad to perceive the indianapolis
Republican has the manliness 70 acknowl-
edge an error, or at least to honestly confess
that nearly every other paper in the State
except itself and the Enquirer Of this city.
have taken the position, that the only RENE
dy for the failure of the Legislature to make
On superintendent, rests in an Extra Session.
The Republican says:
Most of those presses in the State which
have defined their position on the apportion.
ment law have come to the conclusion that
special session Of the Legislature 10 all that
is necessary to spportion the State. y II such
10 the fact, we are satisfied, although we look
upon the matter in differentlight. Wesre.
however, NOT assininely stubborn. Though
we have seen no good arguments to satisfy
us that the General Assembly has not neg
lected the trust reposed in it beyond legis-
lative remedy, we are willing to ackuowl-
edge that we may possibly be mistaken
ITO err is human"
Wedo not know whether our neighbor here
can be brought to confess h"msy possibly
be mistaken" He 10 neuer mistaken on any
subject. He il infalIible, perfect, 90 far a.
political opinions are concerned. He never
acknowledges mistake and has accused biz
neighbors at times of making ignobls apollo
gies when they merely acknowledged human
fallibility by correcting unintentional errors
Now this neighbor has put himself down
side by side with the Republican. The lat.
ter paper confesses the same Is to having
committed an error. What will the En-.
quirer do. Stick it out Of course.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

-JI FOR ST. LOUIS. satf.f
TIE fast aad splsndid packet
-6aGxA - fHOS. SWAMI.
will Be at Bvnnsvills. 70 morrow. Sunday morn
Ing ct so'eloek. for st. Leus. sad viii - ths
regular packet on further sess For freight
psssAgo apply bard s.f.t n myis-N
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-19

This petition is the hand writing of Fitch,
is now on file in the Office Of Secretary OF
State at Albany-the other facts l obtain.
ed from the Legislature Journal and other
sources.
This petition has since been incorporated
in the. Documentary History of New York
John Fitch subsequently vent to Ken.
lucky in reference to some land claims which
he hoped to obtain the means TO build q
boat-he was unsuccessful, became discour-
aged and died poor, sorrowful and broken
hearted at, Bardstown, Nelson county, KY,
prior to the year 1900, and there is not even
stone to mark his grave.
I hope Congress will place granite block
on the earth where his mortal remains were
inferred, and have engraved upon it the fac
smile Of his petition and such other matters
as aught to 60 along with it-such a me-
mento will be useful to the world centuries
hence.
In an old Gle ofnewspspers. find the fol.
lowing: "NstchezJan. ], 1902. The steam
boat built at Pittsburgh, so long expected
here, arrived on Monday with several pas.
sengers. after remarkable short passage
This boat IL is said, il intended to be reg.
ular packet from this place to New Orlean,