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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-19

ia all NioiSEAsN Nss.I stones
- Thr nndcrssued are rro"nrlI from their cre'
rated qunry Mt the Bush Mountaiu Montgomery cour'
" Mil Stones and Burrs OF the very beat quality. Tho
reputation OF hes' stones wiGe, klowa q, but Il
hailrnnd giving increased act'c- hllirg orders,
have ap, onted Mcdaniel, Hurt t,st,o and Lee
Johnsot, LynchbuTg, agents ipr lie sale OF 4 n.
aho III receiv orders and hive tha fulfilled
sloTir-t no ice.
Our Address, IslA sburg, Montgomery county Va.
ISRAEL fRiCE N Co.
Janoy NJ williams Dauville, " Reynolds 4 Co.
lean lille, n. G. are also ouragem PA Co
Feb li-dHrts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-19
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For Sale
L.oAHA in Bonds oflhr South Side Eui Ropd
3oUDD Coapa bearing { pr cent. II a
price tIal pay FER cent. These hond- secured
by ogage The Road aud guaranteed by the city OF
Pefet >huae.at#d nnn1anrr, If faeJ ind $lnnO Il"
.t.stthie investment for cnpiia1i,ls
sug I7-dts PETERS SPENCR q. C
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-19

AZ T. mr., rec, why every w,e,, hy "Npr".s tlNH.
w ING TACKLE r'whes VEG invite la' trrrnion
of a persons wanting ding in al hp", ".
Rod frouthree To <i> inints.
Trout r,,i. VITA rxtrn tips full mounted.
Four JOINT rods. at + p.
Walking cnne r. ds in 3 and Joints,
81 X. grass, hemp AMI hair ines superior quality.
Gravitstion, limerick AMI Virginia HOOKS,
Bat nets. with orwithout eois
Plain aud fine rees India Rubber h>h halt. needles,
ortdcai es suon1s ana every III ug in the sporting
do",at the Gun store " Il. x {. FISHER,
Opposite Norf Il House. Lynchburg.
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-19
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ff.t ~ 80 .ss-rs- fire. gid, fr th, Soohsida Rail.
rnd " ~. T. Ande SON. Gun Mission House Oh the
Bas,n. An l''.on wishing 10 - the aes # freight
IN oh,uin lrr,l by calling
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-05-19
VIRGINIA. sENE OF lkIsh,n0lld D.,

rolne line Is CONFUSED Of the following vessels. nod
.,iIs from Nrw.\ ork every three days. All owned IN
the city nf Riclnnue, VIZ:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
New ORLEANS, March %.

BY the steamer Oriziba we have later dates
from Mexico. News is unimportant. There is
nothing decisive regarding Alvarez although it
was reported that he fled on the approach of
Santa Anna, and that they were pursued to the
neighborhood of Acapulco. Santa Anna had
been received at the Capital with great enthusi-
asm.
Steamer Huntsville has been burned with A.
600 bales of cotton. We have no further partic-
ulars.
The steamer Bulletne was destroyed by fire
on Saturday, below Lake Providence with g.
500 bales of cotton % Of the passengers and
crew lost and missing. Among them 6. b.
Williams from New York. The lady passen-
gers and officers of the boat saved. The boat
was total loss, insured for 10000.
The Know Nothngs carried the charter elec-
ton in N. Orleans to-day by a triumphant major.
ity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
CALIFORNIA AND ITS FurunE.-The Boston

CALIFORNIA AND ITS FUTURE.-Tbe Boston
Post says: As much is predicted for Califor.
MA as grain, vegetable, and grape country, il
is said to rival the hills of France and Italy, and
it is thought that the time will come when the
foot hill, of the Sierra Nevada will be one i'm.
mense vineyard, watered by streams led from
The mountain rivers. Upon the higher portions
of the country the apple can be readily cutivat.
ed. There exists, within distance of seventy
miles, nearly every variety Of temperature, from
almost torrd heat to the cold of the regions of
perpetual snow; and consequence. fruits may
be had of all these different varieties of climate
growing within that distance. Already are the
beautiful valleys that lie embosomed in the
mountains, fast settling up with an industrious
and intelligent population, and the stranger is
surprised TO find farmers aud well cultivated gar.
dens where, standing on some mountain peak,
he has seen only one vast succession of deser,
mountains, rising one above the other, with
nought appearing to the eye between, except
the opening to deep chasms, msrking the couras
Of some mountain stream"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
For the " Times"

eaY- The sporting men of our town ought
to have been out, on Friday evening last, to
witness the troting match, on the ice, between
CDR Collins Blood Nag" and what is called
Franks Pony" As usual the pony came ou'
ahead each time, four times trot,ing over the
course. The main bet of $1,000 was by agree.
ment withdrawn; but all side bets were honor.
ably paid to the credit of the Pony. There was
of the Pony, we understand was as follows :
1850, q: SO, 2: 57t, and 2:57; but the dis.
lance was not quite mile. The Pony is full
blood wolvereen. One Of her owners has one
of her cots-three years old the ed day OF
May next--he wishes 10 SELL
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
BurrALo, March Is.

II is supposed that Baker passed through this
city on his way to Canada. On Saturday, Mr.
Rice. the negro comedian, recognized him at the
hotel in Lewiston, waiting for the Toronto boat
He took aside gentleman TO inform him OF his
suspicious, when Baker, most probably feeling
alarmed, Immediately went out and crossed the
bridge into Canada. Mr.. Rice, knowing Baker
well. insists that it was he. He was dressed in
a heavy drab overcoat, and his cap was drawn
over his eyes. His left arm was crossed on his
chest. and sustained by his right arm. An off,
Ger was sent from here Immediately, on the re-
ceipt of this information, to Toronto, to take
Mr.. Rice's deposition rs to identity, and to OBJ
tain further information. Mr.. Rice denies any
possibility of mistake.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

1t is stated by the Union, and confirmed by
the Erening Post, that the differences between
the American and Spanish Governments, with
reference to the Black Warrior affair, are now
arranged, Spain having agreed to the view Of The
matter taken by Mr.. Marcy, and promised to
make all the reparation demanded. The Post
alleges that the case would have been disposed
of before had not Mr.. Soule withheld an impor-
tant dispatch of the Secretnry's from the know)-
edge Of the Spanish Government, evidently, as
our contemporary argues, in order to keep the
quarrel open with view to his own schemes
against Cuba
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

Since the adjournment of Congress, Mr. Van
derbilI, is out in letter, in which he proposes
TO contract with the Government. and gives the
requisite security, TO transport the mails from
New York to Liverpool twice a month, for the
term OF five years, in ships equal or superior,to
those OF the Collins line, at "a hours less aver
age time, for The sum of 81 $50 per round voy-
age, the sum for which the Collins line origin
ally contracted, and in default of strict perform
nnce, will render the service without compensa.
ton. Mr.. v. says he will also stpulate not TO
ask or accept of advances from the Government
to aid in the construction of the steamers, az he
will undertake TO perform the same withou.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
NEW YoRK. March OF.

A Madrid despatch of March 9Th says bat
talon of marines left Cadz to-day for Cuba 81
600 men will leave in Nav, the army however
will be augmented to 10000 men. The Paris
correspondent of the Commercial Advertiser
says, the health of Martin Van Buren,, Jr., who
is now here with his brother is in so precarous
a state from confirmed consumption that but lit
tie hopes are felt that his life will be much long.
er Preserved.
The Atlantic saw the Asia on the 10Th inst,
off Ormshead, bound for Liverpool.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
WASHING TON, March 27.

The Star says in relation to the defacation
of Governor Price, that the balance of $780,
600 has been in dispute since Price resigned
the Pursership of the California station. Price
alleges that the money was paid to Van Es-
trand, his successor, and that he has the receipts
therefor. Mr.. Van Esirand, however, alleges
that the receipts were given without a consider.
alton.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
BosToN. March 81.

Thomas II. Hooper, paying teller of the Mer-
chants Bank of this city, hung himself this NOR
ming in the bank cellar. Particulars have not
transpred, everything in his accounts is all right
so far as known
The steamship Africa leaves here at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Her mails closing at o.
clock.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
81 The Grand Rirer Daily Herald pub
Il q

81 The Grand Rirer Daily Herald, pub
lished at Grand Rapids, has made its appearance
among our numerous exchanges. We gladly
extend to it the right hand of fellowship; hail
ing it as the pioneer Daily of this part of our
State. We congratulate the citizens of our
neighboring city in this auxiliary to their week.
ly publications, already so popular as respects
the ability with which they are conducted, and
the interesting matter weekly provided for the
entertainment of their numerous readers. The
Daily Herald promises to be not whit behind
the others in these important particulars. Sue
cess to the enterprise.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
NEW York. March 26.

In the case of Morrisey, Hyler and Linn, three
Of the accessories in the Poole murder, Judge
Morris to-day discharged the habeas corpus,
considering that the indictment for murder SUI
perceded the right of examination by The mag
istrate. The parties were remanded back to
prison.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

FRANcE.-A correspondent of the Morning
Post says: Sail doubts and hesitations as to
the Emperor's journey to Sevastopol are now
at an end. His Majesty will decidedly leave
Even the day is fixed for the departure-it will
be Saturday the Sd or at latest, Monday the 9Th.
What is more is, that the Empress will accom-
pany his Majesty. A consultation Of physicians
has taken place as to whether or not it would
be prudent for her Majesty to make the journey
The result is, that it has been declared, to her
great delight, that seeing that her health is ex-
ceedingly good at present, she may safely IN.
dertake 10 go with the Emperor. The Empe.
ror has nominated the personages who are to at
tend him. His chancelLerie price is thus CON.
posed M. Delmas, rs chief private secretary,
in the room Of NJ. Mocquard, detained by the
Government; NJ. Chantepie, secretary interpre.
ter; M. Cunsse redacleur of the chancellerie /;
and two employees. The whole of the famous
band Of the Guides, so well known and so much
admired at London, has also received orders to
set out"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

eay" No. of Harper's Story Book is recev-
ed with its fifty engravings and one hundred and
fifty pages of reading matter, interesting not on
ly TO boys and girls, but to children of larger
growth" we wish all our little readers had an
opportunity ofperusing its stories. They would
excaim ut once 80, how fine"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

quor bill by a vote of 81 toI7. 1t very strin.
gent, prohibiting not only the sale but the i'm.
portation of LIQUORS. Should it pass the Legis.
latye Council, of which there seems to be but
little doubt, it will go into operation next Dec,
If it receives the Royal assent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

~" GoDEY's LApY's Book for April, makes
its welcome appearance, upon the Editors table,
possessing attractions we look for, alone, in that
valuable magazine. 1t is ever welcome, not on
ly to our sanctum, but to our Preside, around
which clusters many fond endearments, all
heightened by the pleasure conferred in the Pc
rusal Of Godey's and other kindred periodicals.
We often think of the amount Of pleasure, Of
which that family is deprived, who never per.
mits itself to greet the arrival of some interest
ing and instructive magazine. The pittance
paid as subscription, TO one valuable work Of
this kind, will confer more lasting pleasure,
than hundreds of like nature, spent in luxuries
and extravaganza.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
For the Grand River TImes.

poor editor has thankless time Of it; and
when the last proof Is read, and the sheets are
huttering like autumn leaves from the press, and
he reviews his labors, he, too, is constrained to
say with the rest of the world, there's nothing
ia it," fE ff flt
That "tells," don't it, though? SO the editor
has the blues rs well as the rest of us. Well,
never thought of that. | supposed them to
be just the happiest sci of fellows living. 1t
must be ga delightful task" indeed, to open
ones heart, and soul, to the eyes of the world,
through the "country paper" Not quite so de-
ghtful, perhaps, for the poor editor, after labor
ing many an hour by the dim, Pickering lamp,
when the clock is numbering neighbours, and
darkness is keeping watch, when all nature
is SINK in needful sleep GALL save the poor edit
orr; not & Mite so delightful, say, after labor
ing thus, to see his friends, "those whom he
loves, and those whom he respects" toss his pa
per aside, and pronounce it a "perfect nuisance"
l can imagine he feels very much like the
odd oak" that has cast its +" scar and yellow
leaf" when the winds sport among its leaaess
boughs, and signs Nothing in it," But cheer
up, Mr. Editor! spring will soon revive, and the
"old oak" will be clothed with new verdure;
then it will put forth new, fresh leaves, that the
eye will delight TO look upon, and the heart love
to contemplate.
But what Of these old dry leaves that have
been " scattered by the breath Of autumn :" shall
they perish without accomplishing good! No,
indeed! They are spread like thick mantle
over the earth, where the tiny seeds are embed
ed, to shield them from the chilling winds, and
frosts of autumn, and the SHOWS of winter;
and when smiling spring returns, with its warm,
genial sun, TO dissolve the snow, they protect
the EMBEDDED plants, and flowers, that they may
not come too soon in contact with the world
and when the flower lifts its graceful head upon
its slender stalk they still finger around The roots,
and add life and beauty to its blushing cheek :;
and even the odd oak" and pine, that nod in
proud defiance of the winter storms, must ack.
nowedge their influence.
And even so it is, with the 4" sheets that fut-
ter from the press" Who can tell the amount
of good they accomplish! How many young
hearts they have protected from the chilling
winds and frosts of vice, and wretchedness,
when tho parent stem has been cut down BY the
hand of disease! How oft do they warn youth
"to be cautious how they advance into Danger
Gus world )" but when once there, their influ.
ence still linger around the heart, for time can
not efface the impressions received in childhood !!
God speed the winged messengers of love-
whose glorious work il is to annihilate wrong,
and build up right; whose breath is laden with
health. hope, happiness; and whose song, like
that of the lIrk, is tuned heavenward.
Then, 60 forth scatter the seed with an un.
spaling hand. Heaven is great storehouse !;
and you at last will 60 up hher, 4" bearing your
sheaves with you" There you will reap a
sweet reward of your labor. VIOLET
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
New York, March 26.

Commodore Vanderbilt has determined to
start a new line of steamers between this port
and Havre direct, commencing with the North
Star April 2lst,to be followed by the new steam
er Atrial in May
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
NEW ORLEANS. March 9

New ORLEANS March 90.
The steamship Black Warrior has arrived at
this port with dates from Havana to the 18th
inst. The news brought by her is not of much
Importance.
The island still continued in state Of siege.
The sentence against Pinto remained in force,
but it was tho't that the death penalty would
DO RENTED.
Thompson, the U. S. Vice. Consul at Sagua,
had been arrested and brought to Havana.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

~ We are indebted to the Hon. RoB'T Nc
CLELLAND for vol. of Pub. Doc, for 1855;
and to the Hon. LEWIS CAss for his speech on
the Policy Of the British and French Govern
ments" r'..Ita
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

az" The few sunny days have caused quite
a relening of the ice in our harbor, ard should
the weather continue mild for short period,
we may expect to hail with transports Of joy
that long wished for event, "the opening of
navigation"
The Olive Branch will be ready to visit Grand
Rapids, as soon as the condition Of The river will
permit, where we trust she will receive the hon
ors due so stately and magnificent craft; and
if she is not admitted to the freedom Of the
city," its citizens will, at least, be pleased with
an examination of her cabin, SO tastefully ar
ranged for the accommodation Of the numer.
Gus passengers who intend to patronize the boat,
during the coming season, rs well as an exam
nation Of her machinery, which enjoys at least
a reputation for norelty, when compared with
the motive power hitherto employed in propel.
ling the boats navigating the river
The OHawa is undergoing all necessary " fit
ting up" to render her n desirable transport to
those who may wish to visit the "Garden City,"
and places adjacent thereo and the hum Of
busy preparation on board Of the sail craft, in
our harbor, gives ample notice of the GOOD
time coming"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
NORFOLK, March 10.

The U. s. brig Perry, which was to join the
African squadron, has been ordered by the Navy
Department to take out Police Officers to the
Canary Islands for the pursuit Of Baker Extra
ordinary efforts are making to get her to sea with
the greatest dispatch.
The U. S. frigate Columbia, belonging to the
Home squadron, has arrived here.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
WASHINGTON. March 90.

WASHINGTON, March 70.
News has just been received from Major En-
DRY, who states that on the 3lst of Jan. he fixed
a locality for the monument which is to mark
the eastern terminus Of our Mexican boundary
upon the Rio Grande that on the 7th of Feb.
he should leave 10 mark out the boundary line,
after leaving directions for the erection of the
monument. 1t was supposed that the work
would be done in about four or five months
But it appears difficulty had arisen owing to
the fact that the Mexican commissioner was not
properly provided. either with funds or men, to
achieve his part of the undertaking, and conse-
quently it may be twelve or eighteen months be-
fore the work will be completed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
CLEVELAND. March 10.

CLEVELAND, March 10.
The motion for n new trial in the Parks case,
has been overruled, and he has been sentenced
to be hung on the lst Friday in June.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

s The following is list of the Post Of
fees and Post Masters on the new mail route
between Grand Haven aud Manistee:
Crimea, G. A. Reed Sevastopol, A. Wilson
White River, A. Cain; Clay Banks, John Barr
New Stony Creek, A. R. Wheeler; Pert Wa.
ter, E. r. Cobb; Pierre Marquette, G. w. Ford /;
Little Saube, c. Mears; Freeman's Mill, Mr..
Freeman
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
WASHINGTON. March 26,

Our Gulf squadron is to BIZ Immediately aug
mented, and if any Spanish vessel hereafter
overhauls or fires into an American vessel, she
will be promptly chastised.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

The Massachusetts House of Representatives
refused to-day, by a large majority, TO amend
the Ten Hour Law SO as to make it read eleven
hours.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

a letter from Paris states that M. Galy, a
steward of the Tnileries, specially attached to
the service Of the Empress, has left for Constan-
linope, in order to prepare suitable apartments
for her Imperial Majesty in one of the summer
residences of the Sultan upon the Bcsphorous.
The ladies Of honor who accompany her have
been ordered 10 include their balI.dresses, it is
said, in their wardrobe, the inference being that
the Turkish capital is not the only one which is
to be- visited
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
KALAMAZOO. March 26.

Ulan, the murderer of Eastabrook, is sentenc-
ed for life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
"A GOOD TIME COMING"

AT meeting Of the citizens of our village,
on Thursday evening last, after the nomination
Of candidates for the several township offices
had taken place, the subject of the liquor traffic.
in our midst, in connection with the prohibitory
law, came up for discussion. Able remarks up
on the subject were elected from Mcssrs. H.
PsNNoYER, II. w. FERRY, M. B. HOPKINS, GEO.
PARKS, and T. d. GILBERT, expressing in Ian
guage not to be misunderstood the course they,
in connection with other prominent citizens, in
tend to pursue, if those who are so unfortunate
as to be engaged in the sale of intoxicating H.
quors in our village should persist in its traffic
after the 18th of May next.
We think If the opinion expressed at that
meeting is a true criterion, by which a correct
judgment may be formed upon the subject, the
citizens of our village have almost en- masse
come to the conclusion that further sale of
spirituous liquors in our midst, except for me-
dicinal and mechanical purposes, can neither add
to our reputation as sober and moral commu-
nifty, nor is the influence exerted thereby, in any
respect, conducive to the promotion Of good
principles and proper examples among the chill
dren and youth thereof. They have, therefore,
resolved to take al legal measures for its sup.
preston; to eradicate the evil root and branch !;
that the disgrace attending the traffic. so vigor-
ously prosecuted in our midst, may no longer
stain our otherwise fair reputation as a sober
and moral community.
In order more effectually to carry out this
resolution of determination, our most wealthy
citizens, as well as those in more moderate cir.
cumstances, stand ready to pledge any amount
Of funds necessary to prosecute each violation
Of the law TO its utmost extent.
And those who were on Monday last elected
to ill the more important township Offices, will
use all legal measures to carry out the wishes
of our citizens in respect to the suppression of
this demoralzing traffic.
We trust those who are dealers will be wise
enough to make such arrangements as seemeth
to them good, to comply with the acquisitions
of tho prohibitory law, when it shall take effect,
that no unpleasant measures may be necessarily
taken to enforce n strict conformity, on their
part, to its wholesome provisions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
BosToY, March %.

BOsTON, March %.
The operatives strike at Manchester still con.
tlnues and absorbs nearly the entire force Of the
mills The greatest excitement prevails. The
operatives are holding meetings and marching
in procession through the streets. The owners
Of the mills say there is no profit manufacturing
now, and have no objections TO stopping for a
while.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

The St. Clair river is clear of ice, as for down
as Algonac. No ice was TO be seen IN Lake HUI
ron. r.il