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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

How He IS FALLEN.-It appears that
Gen. Sam Houston attended a Know-Noth-
ing meeting at Austin, the capital of Texas,
soon after the Legislature of that State con-
vened, at which he made a speech defending
his vote against the Kansas-Nebraska act, and
that it was upon the heels of his speech that
the House of Representatives adopted the
resolution, to which we adverted day or
two since, by vote of yeas IS, nays 8, de-
claring that the Legislature of Texas disap-
proves the course of Sam Houston in voting
against the Kansas-Nebras act" The time
was, not long since, when Gen. Houston, had
the confidence of the whole democracy of
Texas Now that he has abjured the true
faith, see how he is fallen There are other
men who were esteemed great and good
while they remained in the democratic party,
but having left it, there are none so poor as
to do them reverence. 1t is a seriously mis-
taken notion, that some men indulge, that
they are necessary to the maintenance of the
democratic organization.
Detroit Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
LOUISVILLE. Dec. u.

FIRE AT MEMPHIs.-The Printing offices
Of the Memphis Eagle and Enquirer were
entirely destroyed by fire on Saturday, to-
gether with all the stock. The office of the
Wing was considerably damaged.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

DEATH OF SENATOR SUMNER--Our tel
egraphic dispatches report the death OF oen-
ator SUMNER, of Massachusetts,, but we nave
no particulars, as the line was interruP'eu
east of Cleveland Grand Rapids Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The Missouri Legislature adjourned on
Thursday last. The parties could not har-
monte sufficiently to elect United States
Senator, and consequently Missouri will only
be represented in Congress by single Sen
ator, the present session. eff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
ST.. Louis. Dec. ~,

ESCAPE OF McCREA.-A letter to the
Democrat, dated Leavenworth, Kansas, lst
inst, says McCrea escaped from the prison
by cutting out the lock of the door. He
was seen the same day at Lawrence, and sent
word to the Territorial Marshal that he
would appear at Lecompton on the day of
trial. The Lawrence people state that Sher-
if Jones never produced warrant either at
the time of the arrest of the prisoner or at
any time subsequently,.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

NAVIGATION AT THIS PoRT.-There were,
In 1855, at this port, 1857 anivals-an in
crease of $50 over 1s54-performed by Is
briggs, lao schooners, propelers, 2 steamers
and 4 sloops. The schooner Frances, Capt.
Matthews, arrived SO times the greatest num-
Der Of the sailing vessels.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The Hon. James M. Mason was elected
United States Senator to-day for Virginia,
over George w. Summers, (American,) by
fifty-eight majority on joint vote.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

BARsTow ELECTED GOVERNOR OF WIS
CoNsIN-The Board of State Canvassers has
declared Gov. Barstow reelected Governor
of Wisconsin by majority of 159. 1t is
stated that the election will be contested, but
upon what grounds we are unable to learn.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The Rev. Henry Clay Dean, Met1oals. !,
has been elected Chaplain OF the oh'e@
States Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

WAR IN Observation-Disclosures seems
likely soon to be the scene of terrible war,
and not Nicaragua only, but all the states Of
Central America. Official statements rep
resent that Costa Rica, San Salvador and
Guatemala are all arming themselves with a
view of expelling Col. Walker from the 18TH
mus; and if the war commences it will be a
serious affair for all concerned.
Government have received authentic in
formation of the fitting out of an expedition
in the United States to join Walker in Mic
aragua. The President will issue a procla-
nation Immediately warning those concern
ed against such infractions of neutrality and
treaty stipulations
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

Eg- We inadvertently omitted, in an ar
ticle of last weeks issue, relative to the num-
Der of vessels lying at this port, for the win
ter, to mention the name of the Conveyer,
which should have been included among the
number
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

GREAT YIELD.-We published an account
some time since, of farmer who had raised
1900 bushels of potatoes off Of five acres of
land One of our subscribers residing in
the township of Walker Mr.. Henry Helmka
has gone far ahead of the above. He sue
ceeded in obtaining $50 bushels of potatoes
from 80 square rods-less than quarter Of
an acre-or at the rate of over 615 bushels
per acre. Who beats this? Mr.. H. states
that the kind of potatoes raised by him was
the "Morino."- Grand Rapids Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The population of Massachusetts,, accord
ing to the census taken thIs year. Is i,io4,
$50, an increase Of IA per cent since Aooo>
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The "AMERICAN FARMER"-We are in
receipt of new weekly agricultural paper
entitled american Farmer, published at Kali
amazoo, by E. PORTER LITTLE. Subscrip-
ton price 50 per annum. 1t is above medi-
um size, neat and tasty in its typographical
appearance, and, if we can Judge correctly OF
its future usefulness to the agricultural inter
ests of the community, by the first number,
it will be well worthy the patronage of every
one engaged in bringing food and wealth out
of the soil of the fruitful hills and valleys of
Western Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-We learn from the
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer, of the 10th
inst, that BENJAMIN HAxToN, of the firm OF
HAxroN, CUTLER d. WARTS, of this village,
has formed partnership with GEo. w. AL
LEN, Esq, of that city-purchased the stock
of goods of Messrs. A. ROBERTS & Son, and
rented their store, preparatory to commencing
business on the first day of April next. We
wish the new firm all that business prosperi-
ty which their affable and accommodating
disposition Justly entities them to enjoy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

"Do THEY Miss Me g'-Contributed to
the literary department of our village school,
by one of its juvenile members, ON the weel,
succeeding the death, by drowning, of ALoN-
70 JONES, a schoolmate:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

"MERRY CHRISTMAS. "A spirit of be-
nevolence goodwill, towards all men doth
prompt us, on this season of rejoicing and
congratulation, to make our most graceful
bow to our numerous patrons and readers,
wherever found, and heartily wish you all
"Mery Christmas" and hope that well
filled granery cellar and larder, bountifully
supplied with the necessaries and luxuries of
life will enable you, in company with the
loved ones that daily form the happy circle
around the domestic hearth, in connec-
ton with the invited partakers of your gen.
erous hospitality, to observe the occasion
with appropriate meat and drink offerings
not forgetting the turkey, the chicken-or
the choice piece of meat that your more be-
nevolent feelings prompts you to set apart
for those near you, whom poverty, sickness
or misfortune has deprived of those 'creature
comforts" of which kind Providence has
granted you supply so rich and abundant
that they too, may the while forget their
sorrows, their trials, the winter of want
just dawning upon them, and with you enjoy
a "Merry Christmas"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

During the period, beginning Nov. lst
and ending Dec. 18th, Balls line Of Steam
ers conveyed from this city to Grand Haven
14,O3S bushels of wheat and 4,O4S barrels
of flour. The emigration to this section
of the State, that our city requires so much
of the products of the farmer, and the lum-
Der interest being SO immense, are the rea-
sons why there is such comparatively small
transportation of wheat and flour from this
section. The quality of land is of the best
kind suitable for the growth of wheat, and
in the course of a few years there is nc
doubt that immense quantities Of wheat
flour and grain will be exported to the East
from the Grand River country.
Grand Rapids Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

awe miss thee; yes, we miss thee" His
scat is vacant. He is missed by all of his
schoolmates. He is missed by his kind, in
dulgent parents. His beloved sister is left
without brother o, how they will miss
him in their home circle His seat isvacant
at the table. AT the family Preside his mu-
steal voice is hushed forever. He left his
home, cheerful and happy, to return no more.
He is missed at the Sabbath School. His
last lesson was heard there. He was taken
from us SO suddenly How little we know
how soon we may be called to follow him
He was in the heighth of his enjoyment
when summoned to better world hope
it may be a warning to the rest of our school
mates to beware of danger. One of our
happy number, who was with us the last week
we met in this pleasant school room, is now
cold and lifeless. He that has been one OF
our associates for years, is to meet with us no
more on earth. He sleeps in yondcr cold and
silent graveyard. Let us all try to be good
and do what is right, that when the scenes OF
earth fade from our sight, and we are called
upon to part with friends and schoolmates
here, we may all meet in better world.
School room, Dec. Is, 1855. S..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

MURDER OF GKN. RIcHARDsoN-Gen
William Richardson, United States Mar
shall, for the Southern District of California,
was basely assassinated in the streets of this
city on the evening of the 18th inst, by a
desperate named Charles Cora. Excepting
difficulty in bar-room on the previous eve
ming $50 trihing that it gave rise to no ap-
prehension that anything serious would grow
out Of it) there was no manner OF mlsunder-
standing between Richardson and Cora; and
even the difficulty alluded to was Quoted
and settled to the mutual satisfaction of the
parties concerned. Just after explanations
and perhaps apologies, which took place at
the Blue Wing on Montgomery street, Cora
and Richardson walked down Clay Street
together. They stopped near the corner OF
Leidsdoreff street, where they were observed
by at least two witnesses, and where Cora
placed pistol at Gen. Richardson's breast
and shot him through, the ball entering just
above the left nipple.
Gen. Richardson fell dead upon the side
walk, scarcely breathing after the fatal shot.
The excitement which arose when these facts
became known was widespread and intense.
The Monumental bell was tapped and
many Of the members of the old Vigilence
rallied to its call. Although there was some
talk of lynching, yet wiser councils prevail
ed, and it was concluded that the murderer
was safe in the custody of the officers of the
law. Fifty men were selected from the Wig
Hence Committee to guard the county jail,
where Cora is now confined. Gen. Richard
son was 33 years Of age. He had been
Quartermaster General of the California mil
tia, and was member of the Democratic
National Convention in 1852; and since
March, 1853, has been U. S. Marshal for the
Northern District of California. He was
faithful and efficient officer, gentlemanly
in his department, a good citizen and warm
friend. He leaves young wife, who, in her
delicate situation, is brought at the point of
death by this sudden and melancholy be-
reavement.
The Masons took charge of the funeral,
which was also largely attended by the citi-
zens San Francisco Alta, Nov. 26.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10

ASH1NGToN County, Mrr.\ Al, INSTR
ANcE C".-Onr issue of Feb. 10, contained
notice respecting this Company. Since
the" we have received the following paricu-
lars, an! give them place in our columns.
lnaSmn"h as they have been furnished from
reliable sooroc; and. as the statements in
the former article were communicated. we
think it onr duty to he impartial.
"Ihc Company so mentioned in that art;
ri'' commenced TWENTY-FIVE suits in Ch;ttcn.
dcn County. to enforce collect ions of an rs.
scssmcnt made on some of its premium notes
IN 1901. Five of the suits were settled. thc
defendants paying the damages and COSTS
Fifteen were terminated on question. which
was purely preliminary, not AFFECTING tbe
merits nor embraced in the defence. which
was threatened when the suits were inst;tut-
cd. Of the remaining two one was tried
at the last term of the Chittcnden Comfy
Co"rt IN November. before Judge Peck. the
defence being Illegally in the assessment: a
thorough lnvestis CATION was made into .hc cir
cnmStanrcs OF the assessments, the iotro!uc-
t'on OF the evidence alone occupying eleven
hours. and verdict was rendered for tho
plaintiff. The article referred to mentions
that the defendant appealed the case to tbc
supreme Court. and was confident of a 70.
version of the decision of the lower Court
II such was his opinson, it was at variance
with his conduct and declarations. After tho
Jury had retired, he unrescrvcdlr expressed
his belief upon the evidence that he copId
cot recover. and regret that the dcf.nco
mad "een attempted. Since tie publication
oi Tie article alluded to tie defendant IN o,cb
9! '.'e Two Snlts last men!one,i has settled :,
. ~" uavtn"nt al d,n9rne and costs"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10

The mines are Illuminated with the Dayy
lamp, and are the lark workshop Of Tie coal
miner, TO which, though cold and damn. he
soon becomes accustomed.
The Railroad runs within a few ward, of
the mine, and YOU ma: vcrv naturally inquire
how it gets up the mountain I? Tracks are
laid in zszas manner, and the train. after
running short distance along the foot of the
mountain, on rising grade. switches cii,.and
running backward, rises in the opposite d.
rection. and so continues until the ascent is
CARED, thus heating up the mountain as \
ship would beat against head wind, bv
tcritng: and the traveller can look up hun
Cre. feet where he was fifteen minutes be-
FORE
Near Piedmont, short distance from Cum
berland, has been opened valuable deposit
of minerals, consistir. of II feet of clear.
solid coal, with vein of rich iron ore. both
above and beneath it and below all. a bed
of limestone, thus having all the rcGuisi.es
for making iron in immediate proximity. and
within mile of the Railroad This orc con-
tains about so per cent. of iron.
Besides the above. other minerals are found
in these mountains. and the Railroad in che
place cuts through rich vein of B,eccia. or
marble, which is composed of
various kinds OF rock broken into FRAGMENTS
and cemented together again with Carbonate
Of Lime. From this are made the columns
that support the Galleries Of the Representa-
tive Hall at Washington. which are very
large and beautiful. II is capable of recciv-
ING HIGH degree of polish. when the rich.
co!ors Of the pebbles composing it,
present brilliant appearance T.. :
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10
COAL MINES AND MINING; N TIE
ALLIIHANY MOUNTAINS.
" AEEIING IA Eth

NAEELING. Va. Feb 1854.
Nearl y all the region OF the Allcrhan;es
abounds in mineral products; chiefly coal
and iron. which articles rather than cold and
silver, | think constitute a large portion of
our coun:rv'S wealth
The coo'-bcds extend through MARYLAND.
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and even farther
South, and arc vet but partially ,!cyc!oped
The veins are from a few inches TO 10 or IL
fect IN Thickness; some being clear coal. and
some more or less mixed with slate or other
substances. Their depth also varies, some be-
ing found near the surface Of the earth, 9th
crs far below it.
The iron and coal beds have been opcncd
extensively in the vicinity of Cumberland
Maryland, on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road. \ few days since ] vert from that
place to Mount Savage, a mining district Of
some Importance, where are large furnaces
and rolling mills for the manufacture of rail.
road iron, - thence mile or two up the
mountain.to what is called thcAllecbanv bod
hoping to see the process Of MINING. The
work has for short time been suspended
but soon found miner who took his torch
and proposed to lead the way, and show mo
how he earned his daily bread
The entrance is sufficiently lar,c 70 ,,,,,;.
the body of horse or mule, (the latter :
chiefly employedD and small coal car From
that place railway track is laid to tho halls
within, over which the coal is drawn .v
mules to the mouth, whence it is sent down
by an inclined plane to the Railroad short
distance below.
The miner is obliged to lie flat on his s;lo
and dig under the bed with his nick mt, 10
can wedge off what lies Immediately ,bove
then he continues the process of welo;ro off
the coal till he can stand upright. In process,
Oh time room or hall is formed. the roof &C
which Is upheld by timbers and occas;ona,
an"'~;uf"cd columns of coal. which sn,,,o,,
hc 'rHfs"r" Of The experimentation. mas
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10


'v'r'r' ihrn b" dart"i into IKE narrow.
dark port'rs '9''g". Overturned a round table.
winch was the d2"r- keepers dinner ct sme!t
YER: much like liver '"' haco"), and clam
"erfh up 7" very taii. narrow WINDOW
lie i'aNed his hands On the sill, and thrust
'"S his mead ont 20 see how Tar he had to
.i"n'P' cescrifd' immediately beneath him.
'"c o">'v sh"v' 'he discount pony and MI
ne''- '"'"' WIN ii"h'eh cigar III h'| mouth
an" we r''hs III h'' hand. Insf ready TO s'ar'.
Hell nard' screamed Aron- rig
S,.rd bo,1 howl al ,,. ;u,-
A. pcr.D,or,.. ,.,,v wac ,or.;yo ,,.
.or.,rs;.o.
.c po, :,,
b;s ro,v
Th.. r,.er,,,. r,,n ..o,roa ,,ou, :, -,
r,;r for ,ho vo; -. -, ,,,or lo
III" I" oe quick a'o'' L. " Nc was @oiht; 70
jump: and he felt. not only his heart, BIT. lis
limbs. herominc coli! and stony.
yhr.,;,, -. .,
81, 49,
~ J"'"l'e"' "'''' '''' GOWN "o"h mo space
According to his own calculations, lie must
have fallen a; least sixty thousand miles. and
.h,,. or,:.
'''''''' - - W.. Il. '''''''- ~
Mrs. Aron |lriaz-ani Mir'am,AlS lar1'-cycd
daughter. he ONLY fell from his arm chair in
into the fire rls.c. .trk;rr his head an,;n.,
49,. v.
'' 90 ''' ''' '''' Xxx 'o'''' "''''' Nv
tie While before, with no such thing a''Ht
lim as his beautiful seal rirc: and lcin~
,iioh,lv N, worse CIR ,;ouor rot n saw, r,r,,
PhrEirIEp Hrn!I, SINGULAR DI>Cov-
ry,r,.-The DAYTON Emr;rc Of Ss.rrJ,r
.''''~
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10

az: : -. was appropriated 10 car .
mo ciirc'- The t'!l giving :. ooo .ab,
OF land TO old soldiers was passed 20
Among III" appropriations in ,b.t;.,
Diplomatic Bills we notice tn. t.rl-..,..' O..
For extra con!rcn>ation to Mr.. Pa
late Minister 10 Peru. SIS. 0no w.
a'rd; the same amount 10 Mr.. Nar.i
Minister t. Con~'an'irorle: ard x
Mr.. >chcnck, late Minister to Gr,z1
An appropriation of 81 600 was mat,
stainarv 10 be executed hr Hiram Pow.
The Bounty Land bill. as passed :.
lands TO persons otall grades who nave So.
either on sea or land. including India.
all the wars since 1879. One bunJ-o5 -
s'Sfy acres: IN all. TO every person who ! =.
served not les than fourteen DAYS. exce,.
t"aily IN battle, for a short period: the ~
oITS and minor children TO receive ,ba l..
mt. IN the event of tie death Of persons ..,.
tied TO the bounty: widows Of ollirer, 49,.
soldiers Of the revolutionary war are en-, .
to the benefit Of the act: likewise the ,,'r..
tee.s at thc invasion If rlat,>bur,l
trmber. 1914 4; volunteers at the alta
Lewiston, Delaware. 1915. and ra,.,.
who have served in the several wars o.
country.
1t will be no'icei that the Plat, -.
volunteers are included
Mr.. Richardson. OF Illinois. offered -
rlendment, which vas a.reeI TO. Str;Li,...
the section Increasing pensions. and tha, y 5,
ING boun'lcs TO all persons who have So
against the pubic enemy. though no, re-,
larry called or mustered into the ser,i,. :
Inc correspondent Of the Ph,lql.f.4.
North american states. on the auti e., 80.
MIR. Mid''lcsrvorth that The iIou>.. -
ncnt. (moycd tv Mr. l:icha,,l>cn) : =.
seemingly trivial. was very important. a.
reduced til" an.orn, Of land required r..
nnrposcs If The ILL from lo0.huo. oun 49,
10 Only o''e-teht that quantity. VIZ =. ....
900 acres
The bill. rs passed. includes ONLY tie =.
wing soldiers of the war from .av T. -.
time, their widows and children who are 49,,
minors. Ills description embraces a .o,-
para'ivelv small number of persons.
\ bill was PASSED l'y the Senate sa.a-..
day since. and tx ia. House on S.,
night. ,,oriiing TIA, AFTER the first O; ga.
~ next the posta-- On al letters NJ: t.
prepaid
In 4" Senate, "a THURSDAY. Mr.. G., NOV.
ed that Ike Senate proceed 10 the co.. "a
ton oi the resolutions submitted hy l:.. -..
lmc since IN relation to the subject q. -
-ior> liberation TO American citizens an
travelling or residing in foreign ,7u,.r-..
'cin- the same which were re1tortccl i. 4 -
slo'is session tv NJ. Underwood. from. :..g
Comnlttee on Foreign Relations.
He question being taken TX yeas A.
na'S. the resolutions were taken up-yea> =.
lav> :
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-03-10

Hr"ei,7. T.. r. r. N'a>,i,urn writes
"fou nay say tc Tie rr:c"ls Of ZION. ia.
we are having IN IDS rl:, SOME re;,cshi! :
from Il" presence Of .he Lord. About TO-
z"n persons haze received the par,l.l.:a .
mercy Of God, and many other arr un'...
deep awakening. - Clr;<Im .NsscnG(r.
RELIGIOUS NEWSPAPERS, IN FNGIAxi,.
The London Patriot saws that a religious,
newspaper il unknown in England. ard ,ha.
in those OF a religious kind. religion mus. re
subordinate. and sccularity supreme
Nrw Views FROM CATmofIc.-A Ro-
man Catholic men.'cr Of the French Acaac.
NY, Occupying high literary and nolitica!
rank, has recently written an Article 70 prove
that Professionalism is a strong. moral RELIGION.
more coniormed to the wants of modern
states than Roman;sm He shows tia. tho
different sects OF Professionalism. instead or h,
ing reproach. are an evidence of life and
sincerity.
81 Fec. e. B;rkcr..cth states that The
Romish Tric';;s in Ireland six years aro num-
bcrcl over 5000: but have fallen oil. accor,;
ingto the census taken last year. to 1856.
Roman CATHOLIC STATISTICS. - Tie
Catholic Almanac Of SO rivcs thc following.
statistics Of the Roman Catholic Church in
the United States. There are = Archli<hons.
80 Bishops, , Wears Apostolic, 10! Pric*ts.
ard 1921 Churches. There ere also COS mis-
sionais stations. % Colleges. III Fcnalc
Academies. and % Theological S..mnsr;es.
Which (nc'nlinr those who are studying a.
hroaa) are trainin. NJ 10 the priesthood near
~ 100 Young men.
CT On the 1ith Feb, Rev. WILLARD
CHILD was installed pastor Of the Congrcga-
tional Church Of CaS''c:on
Key. SAMUEL DAY, late of Cincinnati.
Ohio. was installed as Pastor Of the Conrre
g.!ional Church at Bellows Falls, or tLc 2Is
February
&c The Clark Street Church in CHICAGO
has general class meeting once a month
It :hc las. one, were prescn. four hundred
members
The tniversal>ts of the North West have
,ocated their College at Gale>burch. I'll. $40.
400 arc already raised and the other $50 900