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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06
'IDetroit Times.

WooL.-This staple is beginning to at
tract the attention of dealers. For some time
past the prospect of a good price has been
rather gloomy; but owing to the light stock
in the eastern market, considerable demand
at good prices, has sprung up. From the N.
York papers, we learn that within few
months the lower grades of wool have advan-
ced in price. The finer grades have advanced
at larger per cent than the coarser.
Detroit Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

DEPTH OF AMERICAN LAKEs.-It has hith-
erto been asserted that Lake Huron was $50
feet deep, but the U. S. Coast Survey ascer-
tains that it is only 42o feet deep. Lake
Erie is stated to be from 60 to 20 feet deep.
Lake Ontario, 452 feet-as low as most parts
of the Gulf of st. Lawrence.
All the Lakes cover an area of 43,O4O,OOO
acres.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Ey" The Free Northerner, new paper
of prepossessing appearance, published at
Paw Paw, Mich, by JOHN B. BUTLER, and
the Musical Pioneer and Choristers Budg-
ct, very interesting periodical, devoted to
the musical art, and containing many pieces
made their appearance, and are cheelfully re-
corded in our fast accumulating list of valua-
bic exchanges.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

ES- The County Registers and Clerks
Office, the County Treasures Office, and
Post Office, have been removed to the
rooms below our Office; two doors below
the Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

ARRIVAL OF THF PAcIFIc.-The steam
ship Pacific arrived at New York on the 3Oth
ult. She left Liverpool on the 10th. Intel
ligence by telegraph from the Crimea had
been received as late as the 18th. The siege
of Sevastopol made but little if any progress.
More troops are called for on both sides.
New Austrian propositions had been for
warded to London and Paste. 1t is said
Austria will give her material support to the
Western Powers, should they accept and
Russia reject her propositions. The cholera
had almost disappeared. The Clipper Great
Republic had arrived at Marseilles to en-
bark troops.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Ey- The Propeller Sciota, after an alb
sence Of less than two weeks, has again re-
turned to our wharves with full cargo; 26O
tons of which have been landed destined for
various places on the river.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

VIRGINIA ELFcTIoN.-HENRY A. WISE,
Democrat, has been elected Governor of Vir-
ginia, over TOURNEY, Wing and Know
Nothing candidate, by about 10000 MAORI
ty. A large majority of members of the
Legislature, and all members of Congress are
Democrats.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06
re" We are informed by those connecte,

Ey- We are informed by those connected
with the steamers plying on the river be-
tween this place and the Rapids, that the
low stage of water, occasioned by the drouth
has rendered navigation quite difficult, and
that the steamers now make their landing at
the foot of the Lower Island where Temporal
ry warehouses have been erected for their &C
commodation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

REDUcTfoN OF FARE.-The Buffalo and
New York City Railroad Company have re-
Gently made reduction of 50, 80 from their
rates Of fareto New York the charge now
being $3.50 From Buffalo to New York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

w~ Fashionable Calls" and "Smiles, v
are unavoidably crowded out, this week, on
account Of the abundance of matter on hand
for publication. They will appear in our
next issue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Es- If you are afflicted with any COM
plant which requires Purgative Medicine,
try Ayers New PiNs-they are worth trying.
Concord Mercury, n. G..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Lapdogs are not the only puppies who en-
gross the attention of ladies. Many use
less dandy runs off with those purest dia-
monds of this world--a young girls affec-
tons. .- ar
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

FRIGHTFUL ToRNADo.-The Chicago Trab-
une, of the oath ult., states that fightful
tornado recently passed through Jefferson, l 6
miles from that city, causing the destruction
of an amount of property usually effected by
such terrific occurrence, and occasioning the
death of Mrs. Page and two children, by
completely demolishing the house in which
they were residing, and severely wounding
many others in different localities of the town.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06
MARINE LIST.
ARRIVED


May 29-Schrs. j. Lille, -; Illinois, Burke !;
Lizzie Throop, Furlong; Roanoke, Cuddy; Rocky
3O-schrs. Helgoland, Loutit; Lady Jane, Hen
pool, Mnskey; Temperance, Downing L. Hender-
son, Peterson; Ashtabula, - Frances, Mat.
thews Baltic. -; Bee, -; Buttles, -;
A. &C. C; Van Md Raalte sood John Wallace, 8;
Vermont, Getty; G. G. Drew, -- brig Ontario,
3l.-Schr L. P billiard Boynton; Forester.
June l.-Sloop Flying Dutchman - schrs.
Erie, -; Bee,
2.-Schr. A. G. Van Raalte,
3.-Schrs. Free Mason, -; Mary Baldwin !;
prop. Sciota, Sprague; with 26O tons merchan-
die. fl . l.Ia
4.-schr. Telegraph, Mcnamara, steamboat AL.
CLEARED.
May 2o.-Schrs. Pioneer, Pennall; Telegraph,
Mcnamara Julia Smith, -; Reindeer, Flood
Magic, Winship; Octava, Dalton.
30.-Schrs. Japan, -; Helgoland Loutt; Hi.
nois, Burke; L. Throop, Furlong John Lille, -;
A C. Van Raalte, -; Major Kibby --.
3l.-Schr. Bee, -.
son, Peterson; Liverpool, Mnskey; j. s. Wallace,
-; Ashtabula, -. aa
2-Schrs. Speed, -; Temperance, Downing;
Ocean Miller; Lady Jane, Henderson; Warren,
3-No departures ha
4-Schrs. A. 9. Van Raalte, - Forester,
-; Rocky Mountains, -; G. C. Drew, -
Vermont, Getty VIM. Tell, Smith; Erie, -;
Supply Mitchell; Telegraph, Nc Namara steam
boat Agoma. oa
For Buffalo, May 30.-Prop Troy, Warren with
5000 bushels wheat, 400 barrels flour; schr. Le-
land, Hutchins; 10076 bushels wheat. E 'if -.
June l.-Schrs Mary, Demint; $3.50 bushels of
wheat, 1,S72 barrels flour; Curew, Bucher 2,063
bushels wheat, 1850 barrels -four. A - -
PROP. Sciota. Sprague; $500 bushels wheat,
200 barrels -four 30 bales wool. t @
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Ey- Mr.. LEeGAT, of thee Prop. Ottawa,
has our thanks for late Chicago papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

re" We learn from the Grand Rapids
Herald that the steamer Gen. Porter, recently
snagged, near Lyons, has been repaired and
resumed its usual route.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Gg- The following new Post Offices have
been recently established in this County,
Crimea, Sevastopol, Six Corners, and Zea-
land.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

SENsIBLE.-It was remarked by an intel
ligent old farmer, and very sensibly too"
would rather be taxed for the education OF
the boy than the ignorance of the man, for
the one or the other am compelled to be"
He was right, and would parent save his
child from ignorance, and give him a passport
to eminence by the path Of rectitude, educate
him-let not the paltry dollar creep in be-
tween misery spirit and his future good
Every such dollar will be but as a sharp peb-
bic in that parents death bed, when the folly
of his son has broken the fathers heart.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Vicinity
INDIAN SCHOOL AT BATTLE PoINT.-A
short sketch in relation to the school recently
established among band of Ottawa Indians,
located at Battle Point, on the river, miles
above our village, may be of interest to our
readers.
1t is generally known to our citizens that
several families of that tribe have, for some
time past, made that point fixed place of
abode; own real estate as well as personal
property, pay taxes, and manifest strong de-
sire to assimilate their condition as much as
possible to that of the white population
around them.
Early last spring, the Rev. Mr.. bartlett,
M. E. preacher, in charge of the Grand Riv-
er Circuit, whom we believe to be a whole
soul christian and philanthropist, became ac-
quainted with their condition, desire for i'm
provement, &C., and formed the praiseworthy
resolution to assist them in accomplishing
their wishes, by establishing in their midst a
school; thus enabling them to obtain knowl-
edge of our language, besides dispensing to
them, as opportunity permits, the good news
of SALVATION, by means of native preachers
or through interpreters.
The funds to enable Mr.. B. to accomplish
his praiseworthy project, were most cheerful
ly contributed by the christian iberality of
the citizens of Tallmadge and other places
adjacent thereto. A comfortable school
house has been erected, and Miss Manifold,
an accomplished teacher, has taken charge of
the school, and is succeeding well in impart-
ing to the youthful mind Of the twenty or
more Indian pupils under her care, the rudi-
ments of our tongue. The parents seem de-
lighted with the attention thus paid them by
the "Pale Faces" and manifest desire to
have a regular school district formed of the
territory owned by them, and are willing
hereafter to be taxed for the support of edu-
cation in their midst.
What philanthropist does not rejoice at the
prospect of good to the poor Indian who has
suffered SO much at the hand of unprin-
cipled white men? Is it not incumbent up
on us to embrace every opportunity to redress
those wrongs as far as in us lies9
By the way, we notice that many Indians
are encamped on the bank of the river oppo-
site us, engaged in occupations suited to
their tastes and habits. Could not christian
philanthropy do something to benefit them
morally, perhaps intellectually, while they
sojourn within our reach? Let the command
" Love thy neighbor as myself" prompt the
reply and incite the act in accordance thereto.
Hon. LEWIS CAss and Hon. CHAs. E.
STUART have our thanks for their very liber-
al donation of valuable public documents.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

E weare requested by Messrs. HAxroN,
CUTLER 4 WARTS, to state that the notice
appearing in the Grand Rapids Daily Her.
aid, of the End inst, in relation to their hav-
ing subscribed $1,000 towards the erection OF
a church edifce, in this village, is mistake
Of the "Printer;9 no such subscription hav-
ing been pledged by them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Eg" We learn from the Welland Herald,
G. W., that the British shilling, valued at
twenty-five cents, with us, is now passing for
"quarter," at Oswego and other places of
Importance on the frontier, thus greatly fa-
cilitating trade between the merchants and
produce dealers of the two countries.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

smile of welcome with which our friend, Mr.
L., salutes his customers, and the very happy
manner in which he and his attentive clerks
administer to their wants, would frequently
cause the farmer and mechanic to search deep
in their ample "porte monies" for the where
with to settle up" '.i 'o
In one respect (shall we say ita We
"kinder" hate to, so don't be offended at the
sentiment,) zoe think the inhabitants of that
village have hitherto far surpassed our citi-
zens in public spirit and praiseworthy liberal
ity, for while they have erected in their midst
two elegant church edifces, our poverty or
unwillingness to make ourselves too conspic-
uous by erecting superabundance of public
edifces, or humility Of spirit connected with
the worship of the Creator, has, hitherto, in
a measure, made us contented with the ac-
commodations afforded for public worship in
that "seven by nine room.'' But we fondly
anticipate the character Of our otherwise
prosperous village is about to be redeemed
by the erection of church edifce in every
way an honor to the place.
But we fear that house of worship yet in
embryo, has caused us to digress. We must
not take our leave of the Landing" with
out mentioning the enterprise in which the
citizens there have recently engaged, of con-
structing school-house commensurate with
the prosperity of the place. Fired with zeal,
no doubt by the example set them by the
citizens of Grand Haven, in the building of
an edifce for school purposes that does inf
mite credit to the iberality of those who vol
unfairly taxed themselves so largely for its
completion; the inhabitants of that village
have raised two thousand dollars for the en-
tire completion and furnishing of a chaste
and commodious house, where their children
may enjoy the advantages of education un-
der the instruction of teachers inferior in
their profession to none in western Michigan.
Taking our leave of Eastmanville and
Steels' Landing, it is our intention to pre-
sent our readers at the earliest opportunity
with little sketch of the doings" at other
places on the river in our more immediate
vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GRFENvILLE.-By
an extra from the office of the Greenville
Reflector, May %, we learn that the sawmill
and siding mill of Messrs. Sprague q Taylor,
together with $4,000 feet of lumber, was de-
stroyed by fire, about o'clock, on the morn
ing of the 9th ult. The fire was not dis
covered until the flames burst from the roof
Of the mills. No effort of the citizens, con-
sequently, could save the property. Loss,
$4,000. No insurance The loss falls very
heavily upon the owners, more particularly
DR.. Sprague, who owned two-thirds of the
property.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06
New Dress Goods.

L Brocade, Small Checked and changeabe silk,
Plain and Figured Bareges, Printed Lawns and
Brillantes, Barage and Mousline de LANES, Figur-
ed Mohair and Silk warp Alpaca, just received and
for sale by FERRY & WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06
Trimmings.

DLACK and colored Antigua, Galloon, Fringe
ID and Gauze Ribbon, Dress Trimming, Serper.
tine and Embroidery Braid, Velvet Ribbons Of all
widths, and Black sewing silk Fringes just received
and for sale at the store Of FERRY e. WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

Gg" We would call attention to the large
stock of spring goods now receiving at Messrs,
FERRY Il VILLAGES store. Part of their
goods were received in seven days from their
shipment at New York City. Their assort-
ment of ladies dress goods, bonnets, and fan
cy goods, is very extensive and in great vari-
ETY.. They have also an unusually large
stock of summer clothing. Those DESTROYS
of good trades would do well to call and ex-
anime for themselves, as the firm purchased
on favorable terms, and good purchases Sc
secure good sales.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

The GLORIOUS FoURTH."-We notice in
many of our exchanges, that preliminalies
are being taken to celebrate in becoming
manner the approaching anniversary of that
glorious day which declared us, although yet
in juvenility, forever absolved from allegiance
to an ungrateful and tyrannical parent.
What steps will the citizens of Grand Ha-
ven take in relation to an appropriate cele-
bration Of the day in our midstl Should
not our patriotism have an opportunity of ex-
hibiting itself by "deeds" as well as by
"words?" Who will take the lead in the
matter? Four weeks only remain ere its ap-
proach; whatever is done should be done
quickly.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

market, lOr salc NY r.ff tr Il. q w.
CLOTHING. a choice stock of the latest styles
~ just received by F&W.
DRoCADE SKIRTING, new article, just re.
I'D ceived by F& w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

HATS, CAPS & BONNETS, the largest stock,
IL and cheaper than ever before offered in this
market, for sale by -i.nft F.&W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

31.-Schr L. P billiard, Boynton; Forester.
June 1.-Sloop Flying Dutchman, -; schrs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

June 1.-Schrs. Frances Matthews; E. Hender.
son, Peterson; Liverpool, Minskey J. s. Wallace,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-06

4-Schrs A. G. Van Raalte, -; Forester,
Supply, Mitchell; Telegraph Nc Namara; steam
boat Algoma. fo.a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-01
NETWORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE for Sept.
Circulation over $4,000.
The NEw-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE for this
week contains the following:

The NEw-YoRK WEEKLY TRIBUNE for this
week contains the following:
IEpTomALs: The Had" Tet % Tue n, H,r d.
santa Anna; Our Prohil ory Lew; The Census of
the Cityi Pennsylvania The Wings and Governor
U..NFW PUBLICATIONS: NV Bondage aud Ny
Freedom. BY Frederick Douglass
III..REvIEw OF ThE WEEK; diving in condensed
svSnts tbst have trsnspired 10 New-Yoik City. Tho
ULitrd Staies, Mexico West Indies Centrl Amer
lea, South America, and Australia
Iv..POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE: NewYork Yer
mont; Kentucky; North Carons; Fhc Fall Lice
tions; Breach in the Hard Shell Ticket.
VAWFUL RAILROAD SLAUGHTER; Massacre on
the New.Jerey Railroads Twenty Persons Killed
Seventy FIVE Others Mutila,ed; Names ot the Dead;
Accounts from Our Reporters
vI..ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE: Arrival
Of The Csnads and he Hermann; sw'seois BON
bsrdod ana DestrOyedi Russian kePal;e Before Sc
vastopo; Sevastopol Again Bombsrted; Cotton
Actiye-Bresdsuas Declining
VII.HINDOO STATE CONVENTIONS Reported in
full for The N. Y Tribune.
VIII sOFT-sHELL STATE CONVENTION
M..sEYAroR SUMNER TO PAssMoRE VIII
HANSON.
x..spEtoH OF GERRIr SMITH on THE Ne
BRASkA BILL
XI.POETRY; Sunktn Treasures"
XI.THE wo@ANs RIGHTS CONVENTION: Cor.
respondenoe Of The \. Y. Tribune.
XII. KANSAS: Kansas Legislature Iguorei-Stae Or
sanilaton Recommended
Xv..THr ANrHRoroLoGY ;" OR CEREsCo
FREE-LOVE UNION.
XV..AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
XyI.TwO WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA;
Arrival Of the Ge0se Laws Summary of the
fortnighrs News.
XvII.THE LATEST NEWS By TELEGRAPH
XVIII. MARRIAGES aud DEATHS.
XIX. CALIFORNIA MARRIAGES and DEATHS.
XX.WHALERS.
XXI. COMMERCIAL MATTERS Fun Report, Of tn.
Stock, Money, Cotton Grain, Cattle and other Mar
ksts, specially reported for The Tribune.
SuEscsRTIoS-one copy for year, s2j three copies,
est eve copies, IS, ten copies, sI2.
Simple copies wrapper be obtained At the counter In
The t.hl his tnDr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-01
SEWING MACHINES AND SUrrs FOR INFRINGE.

MExrWe always ready for controversy either 10 the
twsparen in the necessary TO maintain rights
and estabh tho truth We have suits pendng
sasust the Sewing Machines Of the Wheeler Wilson Mann
fetuns Co. and made by Grover Baker Co. Those
machines nfringo four distinct patents belonging and
are by legal scientific aud
chsnoa the United States thar there Is doubt of
sucot q IN suits sgsnst thsu.
Nathaniel Wheeler and o. b. Potter two wise from the
Esst trying make The public believe that Patent issued
in January last 10 j. :. CouAn the device OF feed
wheel a. now used In Sewing Machines snot We
prepared TO establish by proof the following points:
That the yOfdyp cloth feeder Of Consut not feedwheel
bot simply metallic hoop with bsry pins upon edge.
2 That bass plate patented by Elias Howe, r Septem
Der TO- 1896 precisely the device claimed by
Conapt. That bserpse the segment of hop with
pins t. and only required be made longer be c'npee
circle pespn interested examine the original machine
Office OF MIR Howe NewfoTk and satisfy himself OF
the perfect identity Of Howe's baserpse with Consnts
feeder. -,
s. That Couant In March 1851 volunt sy withdrew his
plcetion for Patent "oons OF his claim, without
spresps socordrg That the device IN question went
into public his and allowance and that
than two yeas elapsed before he made further attempt TO
obtain Patent. go
Either Of these objections land there othersl will
BE- Commits Patent which In fact for device out OF
date and wholly superseded
Finally We say ready to guarantee every ma
chine sell against Wheeler Potter and all the rest OF the
Sender Of inferior Sewing Machines.
l. M SINGER Co., No. 3l5 Broadway.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-01
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
The following is the Table Of Contents Of THE
SENll-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, No. 1,07l:

SENii-W EEKLY TRIBUNE, No. 1,01l:
I..EpIToRIAI.S; Federation Of the British Empire;
Alcohol Fool Brown Brady; ksn,as To Day
A Sop 70 Cerberis; Where Judge ksne got his Law;
Iupeie, r9tut ~ Judge Name; The Next Orab;
Vice. Publicity; The RuTinSton Massacre; The tiia'
doc Bach 0It; PenDsylysnisi Republican State Con-
vention; poughfsces. or Doe Fsces; The Guess Work
Cers1s; Rum and judges; WhiE Nominations
Wbis City Non inalors; Know Nothing Deserers
u.AWYUL RAILROAD SLAUGHTER: How tie AZ
far Occurred, LIST Of Persons Killed; List Of the
Wounded; lAtsst from the Nounded; : siement Of
Lease Most and. Conductor; Nj Heins ans STATE
ment; lneiSsntSi CoruIer's lDques-
uI..oNE WEEK LAYER FROM EUROPE; By the
steamships Csnses and Hermann.
IVA CARD FROM TIE SHAHERS.
V.THE GREAT SNAKE IN SILVER LAKE.
VIA RECEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
yu..JUpGE KANE AND PAsSNORE WILLIAMSON:
Letter from Correspondent at Philadelphia
VIII. DEATH OF SENATOR Halls LADY: Letter
from Correspondent ST sinshAmton.
IX..MOB-LAw IN KANSAS.
XTUE LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
M..sCENES IN OUR POLICE COURTS
NIL MISCELLANEOUS AueTcsas IN Paris a. Lsst Dstss
Abbot, Law-rn.s's Public Bequests; The Michigan
Maine Law; |. O. Of o. y. Grand EnetmpDeat
XIII. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
XIV. wHALERS
Ky. COMMERCIAL MATTERS: Fail RepOsts Of the
sfs<t Money Cotton Grain, Cattle, and other
Mrkefs specially rsrorted ct The Tnsanc.
y,s Wxsxur TarsVsu 10 furaisAeS ssrrssrs II
shess rstsa, Oas copy fos ons Ysn, eSi Tvs eop -
1tv, eorsss eli ~ stzxie eopies, D. wvaersss eai OBJ
.,ssA u Is esER..s tss fsslssttoa ooss NE as<
Pyst Cexa
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few wounded. and no loss whatever in ma.erid
No better proof could be given that they kept out
of harms way. In that case they might lombard.
but could not act by direct FIRE, by which alone
fortifcations can be destroyed Dundas who is
far more honest and collected in his report than
the French Admiral, (st least as his dispatch runs
in the official publications. AYERS that the damsgs
inflicted was confined to the three islands cont Of
the seven constituting Sweaborg) which are stu
ated west of the main entrance 70 the bay Of
Helsingfors That entrance does not even appear
to have been attempted. The large vessels can
scarcely have acted at ALL and the decisive act in
such an attack-the landing of troops to possess
themselves Of the works and destroy them-wss
entirely out of the question. Thus the damage in
ficted falls upon stores and stOrehouses exclu-
sively-that is. upon matters easily replaced; apd
il the Russians avail themselves Of their time and
nesns, Swesborg may in three weeks be in as good
condition as ever Militarily speaking it has not
suffered at all the material results of the whole
affair are hardly worth its cost; and it seems to
have been undertaken merely because the Baltic
feet must do something before it comes home for
the sesson