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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
AMERICAN
Transportation Company {!
CAPITAL. S00O 00O

Incorporated under the Laws of the State
OF New York.
The Merchants Transportation Company The
Clinton Line. The NeD 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.
FTNHE above named lines have sold their proper
Il ty to this company, which will be prepared
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-
sness intrusted to them as cheap, and fully equal
if not better than it has heretofore been done, So
licit from the customers of the before mentioned
lines c1 n1tT11S Of their patronage
HIRAM NILES, Vice President.
WELLS ID. WALLBR1DGE, Secretary
JOHN r. WHEELER, Treasurer.
Directors :
Hiram Niles, Rufus G. Palmer,
VIM. Monteath, Wells d. Wallbridge,
James G. Evans, Franklin Lee,
Horatio N. Bolt, A. IL. White
N. Chamberlin, John K. Wheeler,
Ansel r. Cobb, M. nj. Caleb.
10 For freight contracts apply to the follow
Company's office, Marine Block, Buffalo; H. N.
Holt M. M. Caleb, No. GA, Pearl street. New York !;
N. Chamberlin, A. H. White, No. l55, Broadway,
New York. G.. G.. Kidder, j. G. Oatman No. 49,,
State street, Boston; G. M. Chaplin, No. 25, Quay
street, Albany; and
HAxToN, 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??, 1855-07-04
Boots and Shoes.

7 TAKE this opportunity of rendering my thanks
i to the public for their liberal patronage the past
year and trust shall continne to merit their ia
vor.
/ have just received my fall and winter stock of
Leather; comprising French Calf Skins, Phadel-
pha and Roanoke Kip, Spanish Sole ank oak tan
ned leather, and English Bend. l am now manu-
featuring all kinds of work in my line, such
mems Dress Boots of the latest STYLE ladies' wear
of all kinds. Gents. If you want boots in the
height of fashion, made of substantial material
call and see mine and buy CHEAP FOR CASH.
Grand Haven, Dec. 20, 1852. H. MERRILL.
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Grand Rapids Iron Works and Plow
Mamma ctorv

DALI & BABCOCK, Manufacturers of Steam
ID Engines, dill Castings, Flows, CultivatOrs
Potash and Caudron Kettles Hollow ware, Box
Stoves, and other castings of all descriptions. AL
SO Hills Patent Governors. ttI
The above articles will be made to order on
short notice and most of them are kept constant
ly on hand.
We have also several Lathes in operation and
with them one Screw Cutting Lathe of the most
approved pattern.
Any thing wanted in the line of Machinery or
Repairing can be had at our works on fair terms
and warranted to be as good as the best A select
and full assortment of patterns on hand.
lis 1yl DANIEL BALL,
CHAs. p. BABCoCK.
Grand Rapids, September, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

WE are constantly receiving additions to our
w spring and summer stock of Dry Goods, our
assortment is nearly complete and as 10 prices we
defy competition; our assortment consists in part
of Challi Berage, Poplins, Printed Lawns, Alpacas,
Nous. de Lains figured and plain, Mohair Lustres,
Gnghams, Calicoes, &c. &c. Please call and see.
HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
OILS.

Winter, Lamp, Linseed, Sweet, Olive, Lemon,
Peppermint Cinnamon, Anise Gloves, w ormwood,
Caraway, Castor, Cedar, Ergot, Rosemary, Burga-
mot, Juniper, Cod Liver, Wintergreen, Hemlock,
extract Conium Cubebs, Organium, Canada Bal
sam Copevia, Tinct. Opium. Paragoric, Capsicum,
Myrrh, Cardamon, Lavender, Laudanum, Orange
Peal, &C., &c.
Medicines, Drugs, Crockery, Glass, &c.
Opium, Morphine, Quinne, Rheubarb, Gentian,
Sarsaparilla Aloes, Columbo, Trusses, Breast
pipes, Syringes, Quassia, Borax Ether, Spirits Nj
tire, Turpentine, Ammonia Arrow Root, Acetate
link, Arsenic, Anthony, Blue Pill, Moffatt's,
Brandreths, &C., Alkanet, Bay Rum, Court plaster,
Blood Root Cochineal, Chloroform, Corrosive
Sublimate CASTLE Soap, Chalk red s. white, Viii
ting White & Red Lead, painters and artists Brush
es, Gold leaf, Assafetida, Gum Arabic, Gambogue,
Mamma, Saffron, quart, pint, 1-2 pint bottles and
walls, Tumbers, Tea pots, Plates, Cups Saucers,
Pitchers, Chambers, Glass Table Lamps, Jalap,
Hops, pure Gin, Brandy, Wine &c. for medicinal
purposes, Cough Candy, Osgood's Chologogue,
Magnetic Ointment, Bears OIL Lubin's extract
Fosgates Cordial, Turlington's Balsam, Hair Dye
Hair Oils, Oak Oil, Railways r. R., Godfrey's Cor
dial, Opodeldoc, Ayers Pectoral, Shakers Herbs,
Yankee Notions, buck Mitts and Gloves Boys
mitts, Whip lashes, Writing & Letter Paper, pens,
waters, envelops, note paper.
Grand Haven, Sept. II, 1854. Il57 til
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
Ready Made Clothing

In great quantities has arrived, in Grand Haven,
Il at the new store of Haxton Cutler Warts,
purchased expressly for the wants of this market.
The stock is made up of the best materials and in
good styles. We have Brown Linen Coats from
6to eos also Kentucky Jeans, Cassimeres, Tweeds,
and Broad Cloth Frock and Sack Coats, Cottonade
Linen, Doeskin, and fancy Cashmere Pants, Linen,
Marseilles, Valencia, Cashmere, Drat d. Etc Vests
Overas. Overshirts, Oil Clothing, &C., all of which
we are selling at very low prices. III. C.. & w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

HUNTERS, ATTENTION!
IL SPORTSMEN'S WARE-ROOM
IN addition to our Jewery Establishment, we
have now on sale almost everything pertaining to
Hunters Perfect Equipment!
Comprising in part the following articles:
Rifes-with brass, German silver and steel
mountings.
Shot GunS-double and single barreled.
Aliens and Bacon's self-cocking Pistols.
Game BdgS-common and fancy.
Dram Flasks-or the hunters companion.
Hunting Knives-al prices and superior articles.
Patent Shot BeltS-improved styles.
Shot PoucheS-Buffalo horns-German silver
mounted, with silk cords-dog collars with secret
locks.
Caps-metal lined, water proof and double
water proof
Gun Wadding-Colts percussion Pills, etc, at
VIM. PREUssER & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
Oakland and Ottawa Railroad.

THE Stockholders of the Oakland and Ottawa
i Railroad are hereby notified that payment is
required upon the subscriptions to the Stock Of
said Company at the rate of five per cent per
month, on the first day of every month to the
Treasurer. BY order of the Directors.
Payment, by subscribers in Ottawa County, may
be made to ii. Pennoyer Esq. Agent at Grand
Haven. G. G. TRowBRIDGE Treasurer
Grand Haven Dec 1853. 1924 If
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
YANKEE FEED CUTTER.

n ~ II Il
THE undersigned having purchased the right
Il for the county of Ottawa, is now prepar-
ed to furnish any number of this urequaled Feed
Cutter, at wholesale or retail. That this machine
is the best now in use the proprietor confidently
asserts, and refers to the following, among many
other recommendations
BosToN, Dec 26, 1853.
We, the subscribers, cut hay daily for the num-
Der of horses attached to our names. We have
used the Hyde Roll Feed Gutter and various other
kinds. We now use the Yankee Feed Gutter, and
after trial of two years, freely say that we know
of no hay cutting machine that can compete with
it in either of the following particulars, viz: It's
simplicity and durability. the ease with which it
can be governed and kept in repair and the guam
tity of feed it will cut in given length of time
1t affords us pleasure to recommend so good and
perfect an article to the notice of the public.
Signdd-ForrfStau e. Parmalee, Omnibus propri-
etors, 100 horses; Thomas j. Pierce & Co., do. 80 ;
Ezra ForristdU, superintendent city stables, IS ;
Daily &. Hendly, stable keepers, So Charles Hough
ton, 80.
BosToN, Dec. 26, 1853
j. II. Bennett, Esq. Yours of the 10th inst,
was received and in answer to your inquiries con-
corning the Yankee Feed Cutter, have to say that
| have sold about $4,000 worth of machines,
Yankee Feed Cutters which have given almost
universal satisfaction. HIRAM BLACKMER.
Apply to the Checkered Shop. Canal street, Grand
Rapids, or Messrs. Ferry & Sons, Grand Haven.
[16O lyl p. r. JARVIS.
Grand Haven, October a, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
GROCERIES.

Clarified & Brown Sugars, Molasses, chewing
and smoking Tobacco, st. Louis Syrup, Vinegar,
Hyson, Green, and Black Teas, Rice, Rio and Java
Coffee Pepper, Spice, Nutmeg, Cloves, Ginger,
Matches, Saleratus, Soda, Cream Tartar, brown,
and toilet Soap, Candles, Mustard Pickles, Snuff,
Regalia, Principe Havana and Jenny Lind Cigars,
Catsup, Soda and Boston Crackers, Brooms, Tubs,
Pals, covered Boxes, Italian Maccaroni, yeast
Powders, Indigo, Fig blue, Cocoa, Chocolate, Raj
sins, Nuts, Citron, Prunes, Sage, Saltpetre Salts
Mop handles, Brushes, Red wood, Nader Log.
wood, Copperas, Candies of all kinds, Nut gals
Liquorice, Black lead. Davis Ink, Backing, Pow.
der Shot and Cans
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

OUR stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware
~ and Crockery, will be sold at a very small adj
vance from cost, to make room for the New
Goods. Now is your time for bargains Call at
the new store of HAXroN, CUTLER WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

THOSE Looking Glasses have come Call and
i see them at the drug and variety store Mill
Point. l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

T AM continually manufacturing and have now
i on hand BOOTS and SHOES made from the
best of Eastern Leather which will sell cheap
for cash All kinds of work made to order. This
market has never been furnished with a better
stock than now have. Now, Ladies and Gents. if
you want good work of fancy or durable quality
call at my shop before going elsewhere. My work
is warranted mot to rip" II. MERRILL.
Grand Haven, Dec. 20, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

A YER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL, Harlem OIL
IA Seidletz Powders, Bigelow's Alternative, Hives
Syrup, Balsam of Honey. Railways Ready Relief,
for sale by HC.&W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

n lit Edged Note and Letter Paper, and a
VI choice supply of other Stationery at the
drug and variety store, Mill Point.
L. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
HAXTON, CUTLER & WARTS

\ RE now receiving from Propellers Pocahontas
n and Troy, the balance of their large and eX-
tensve Spring and Summer stock of Hardware,
Groceriers and Crockery, to which we invite the
attention of all those who wish to buy goods at
very low prices.
Grand Haven, June 5, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

CROCKERY and Glass Ware-a full assortment
" Just received by III. Q. w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

T YON'S KATHARION-an excellent prepare
l. ton for the HAIR to prevent badness, falling
off of the Hair-a large supply just received at
H. G.. & w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

E. ID. BENEDICT & CO.,
TJAVE taken the new store on Canal street first
i l. door north of the Post-ofice, which has been
fitted up in superior style expressly for their bust
ness and they are now receiving their new stock of
CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE,
to which the attention of the citizens of Grand
Haven and the surrounding country is respectful
ly invited Constant additions will be made during
the season to keep hand at all times an as
sortment so large and varied that all can be suited
in style and price. In addition they have many
articles " too numerous to mention" in the line Of
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
THEIR STOCK OF CHOICE GROCERIES
is complete, and will be sold at slight advance from
cost to make room for other goods.
Purchasers will find it to their advantage to call
at the Crocery Store its location in this city is
permanent thing. E. d. BENEDICT & co.
Grand Rapids, June, 1854 1852 1y
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
PROVISIONS.

Pork, Hams, Flour, Butter Lard, Hamburger &
Illinois Cheese packing and table Salt, dry and
green Apples and Peaches Potatoes, Onions, Corn,
Corn meal Oats Shin stuff and Bran.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

TACKONETS, Swiss and Book Muslins, at the
e Drug and Variety store, Mill Point.
ON consignment, 10 Boxes Bidwell's & Sons
~ superior Candies at Griffin s--for sale by the
Box 4; also quantity of w. Squiers best SUI
perfne Flour, at GRIFFINs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
Guardian Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a Ii
IN cense granted by William Hathaway, Jr.,
Judge of the Probate Court for the county of Otta
wa, Michigan shall offer for sale at public auc-
ton on Thursday the 18th day of July next at one
o'clock in the afternoon on the premises, in the
village of Grand Haven, all the right title and in
terest of Eliza Henrietta and Janette Shelby, mi
nors in and to the following described real estate
to wit: Village lot number twenty-six in the vii
lage of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, Michigan,
together with the buildings thereon.
1872 WI JANETTE SHELBY, Guardian.
Nav 90, 1855
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

DONNETS-We have the largest stock of Bon
ID nets ever brought to this market consisting
ofover 90 different kinds, prices ranging from one
shilling, to the fine Leghorn at three dollars Be-
fore you buy elsewhere, call at He. & VS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04
INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

III EREAFTER we will keep on sale all fancy
IL articles made from India Rubber, such as
Side, Tuck, Round and Dressing Combs; Toys,
Rattles, Ladies' Carriers, etc. The durability of
these goods must commend them to the public.
October A, 1854. VIM p e. Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

New Books.
Lamplighter. Fern Leaves, I'd Series,
My Schools and School Masters, Isaac Hopper
Despotism in America, Familiar Science,
Home Life in Germany, Electrical Science,
Life and Sayings of Mrs. Darlington, Mud Cabin,
Downings Rural Essays, Grinnell Expedition,
Scientific Annual 1854 Elements of Meteorology.
Bucks Book of Flowers
Fruit, Flower and Kitchen Garden,
Hawthorns Wonder Book, etc., etc,
Just received at the Variety store, Mill Point
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

Doors and Shoes just opening at
ID Oct. IT, 1854. FERRY & WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

CUT and Wrought Nails at the Commercial En-
~ porium, Mill Point. L. NJ s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

ID mild, speedy, safe and effectual remedy for
bowel complaints, viz: Diarrhea, Cholera MOE.
bus, Dysentery, Cholic, &C., also preventive Oh
Cholera.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

DRIED APPLES just received, the best article
- in this market, selling very cheap, at
HC.&.
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DOPLINS.-Beautful patterns, just opened a
i the Variety store, Mill Point.

A TTENTION, LUMBERMEN!!-We wish it
n expressly understood that we pay the high
est market price, in cash. on delivery, for good
Pine Logs. Lumber and Shingles.
Feb. %, 1854. GILBERT Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

- HIRTS and Drawers, blue mixed; large as
- sortment of Red and White Flannel Wooden
Yarn; all of the best quality, for sale at
FERRY & WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

NOTICE.-We are prepared, as usual to make
IN advances of Cash, Grain and Merchandise
to assist those who have pine timber, and wish to
contract logs.
Feb %, 1854 GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

DRAIDS, Silk and worsted, Linen Edgings, lat
FERRY d WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

CASHMERE and other styles of summer Shawls,
~ Straw trimmings, Hosiery and IN lact almost
every thing desirable for spring ana summer wear
For sale cheap, at the Cash Store OF
'''o II. G. & W..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

DIAPER RAGS.-Clean linen and cotton rags
i wanted in exchange for goods at the Drug
and Variety Store Mill Point. l.. M. s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

FLANNEL and Knit Shirts and
Il Under Shirts, and Drawers, at the variety
store, Mill Point. l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-04

GRIFFIN & Co. have now in store and to arrive
VI at the old stand opposite the Washington
House, the following named goods which Will be
sold at lowest rates for Ready Cash.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-13
SPRING GOODS.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--lOO dozen heat

HMPORTANT NOTICE.--1 100 dozen best
j French Kid Gloves just received, only rs cents
per pair.-STEVENS. dealer in French Millinery
and Fancy Goods, at the old stand No. Is, opposite
Centre Market, between sth and 9th streets. takes
this method Of calling the particular attention Of the
Ladies of Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and
their respective vicinites TO his unrivalled selections
of Straw Bonnets, Ribands and Artificial Flowers
from the finest French 10 the lowest price American
deem IL useless 10 attempt TO enumerate the very
many articles comprising our branch Of the mercan-
tile line; but rest assured that all who call will find
my stock full and complete for the season of the
above mentioned articles and every variety of such
Notions as are usually found in carefully assorted
Fancy Stock.
N. b. To Milliners Of the above mentioned cities
and TO such persons visit the District from Maryland
and Virginia for the purpose Of buying Millinery
Goods have only TO say that they would save mo-
ney by calling and examining my stock Of Staple Mill
cases where have sold five dollars worth and up
wards has been TO deduct ten per cent for cash and
any goods you may fail 10 select while North may be
obtained at my store at about New York prices.
am receiving weekly from the best Northern
houses all such Staple Goods as follows, viz:
Tarletan, Florence, and Marceline Silks,
Plain narrow and wide Satin and Taffeta Ribands
Silk and Cotton Rushes
French and English Grapes
Bonnet Lawns, Crowns, Frames, straw corded and
gimp
Silk and Cotton Wire Buckram, Leno
OIL Silk, Cotton Net, all colors
Black and White Ribband Wire, &C.
Fair dealing and attention a. all times may be
Come one, come all before you buy, TO STE
VENS'S Fancy store, No, Is, between Sth and eth
streets, opposite Centre Market
mar s-fhSdTu STEVENS.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
.k PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCER EMIT

49,
fO all persons AFFLICTED with sexual dis
ease. such A. Seminal Weakness, Impotence,
Gcnonhaa, Gleet Syphilis, 4c., 40.
The Howard Association Of Philadelphia, IN view
OF the awful destruction Of human life and health,
caused BY Sexual Diseases and the receptions which
are pr2ctised upon the unfortunate victims Of such
diseases BY Quacks, have directed their consulting
Surgeon, as q charitable act worthy Of their name.
70 give medical advice gratis, TO all persons thus AZ
nicted, (maie or iemae) who apply by letter, post
paid) with description OF their condition. face oe-
cupation, habits o. life, &c and in cases 81 extreme
poverty and suffering to furnish medicines free OF
charge. = = Si
The Howard Association is a benevolent Institu-
ton, established BY special endowment for the relief
OF the sick and distressed afflicted with ssVruIent
and Epidemic diseases,' and its funds can be used
for no other purpose II has now surplus Of means
which the Directors have voted to advertise the above
notice L e needless to add that the Association
commands the highest Medical skin Of the age
Address, postpaid, } Dr. George n. Calhoun. con-
Pennsylvania.
By order Of the Directors
EZRA D. HARTwELL, President.
Gro. FAIHcHLD, Secretary.
mar 13--4tk
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PRINTING OFFICE FOR SAFE.

VIE advertiser Is DESTROYS Of dispensing
Of . one-half interest In one Of the most prof
table newspaper and job Offices in the South. There
are four papers printed in the office, and the obbinQ
last year reached 10000 The earnings Of the entire
office for the present year, will exceed 100000 as
Will pc shown 70 any one wishing to purchase. The
location Is healthy, and the town and country ada
cent Is increasing in population at the rate Of SIS Der
cent, per annum. The person who will retain the
half not offered for SALE Is practical printer Of en-
iarged experiences and unquestionabe ability indeed
the obbing has increased from $500 the first 10 $4,000
the third year. ~ IN
No one but an American in sentiment and practice,
and can command some means need apply.
Address { A." care Editor Of the Organ, Wash
ington, ID. @.
mar 10--4t# @&
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NEW YORK, March 12.--The steamer Illinois ar
rived here at 10 o'clock this evening, from Aspin-
wall (having stopped at Norfolk for coal, bringing
San Francisco dates Of the 18th ult, 81 leo 600 In
specie on freight, and 800 passengers.
The Illinois reports experiencing very heavy
weather on her voyage, causing her to run short
of coal.
She sailed from Aspinwal on the I'd, and passed
several Spanish vessels-ofwar on the coast of
Cuba.
The United States steamer Fulton arrived at
Aspinwall on the lst, and sailed the following day
on cruise.
Among tho principal consignees on the specie
list of the Illinois are the following: Messrs Adams
l. Co., 100000; Duncan, Sherman & Co.,
S522, 900; Drexel Co, 100000; Wells, Fargo &
Co., $4,000.
There is no news of striking importance from
California Business generally was rather better,
but there had been but little rain.
The Legislature was still balloting for Senator
The 50th ballot taken on tho 10TH and resulted
as follows: Gwin, Al; Edwards, SO Roman, is /;
Broderick, IL; scattering, 5.
The steamers Oregon from Panama, and Colum-
bia from Oregon, were due at San Francisco
The dates from Honolulu are to the 9th OF
january. Annexation negotiations had ceased by
order Of the King.
The dates from Australia are--Melbourne No
vember 4, and Sidney November IL. The mar
kets were improving for breadstuffs and domestic
produce. Gold products had fallen of 500, 900
ounces in nine months.
The barque American was TO sail from Tahiti
for Pitcairns Island, December Is, having on board
Meiggs, the defaulter.
The United States sloop st. Mry's arrived from
Honolulu on the 10th, all well