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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
WASHING TON. Feb. Ia.

Messrs Alden and Eddy's Pacific Telegraph
Bill passed the Senate to-day, rs it came from
the House, without amendment. The Bill as
now passed grants the right of way of 200 feet
wide, and leaves the parties to select their own
route-to build in their own time, and to fix
their own rates of toll
A rumor is current that Santa Anna has been
assassinated, and that Alvarez has established a
provisional Government at Acapulco. The ru-
NOR is based upon private despatch from New
Orleans
There is tremendous outside pressure to in
duce the President to sign the French Spolia-
ton Bill. 1t is reported that fous of the Cabi.
net are in favor of the BILL and three opposed
to it. There has nothing been done about it, as
vet.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The Mexican treasury is said to be entirely
empty. Santa Anna endeavored TO obtain a
large supply of money on the pledge of the
custom-house taxes and other sources Of reve-
nue. for the month of April but rs the capital
lists can not possibly divine what may occur be-
fore the time expires, they would not listen to
the proposition. Another project in contempa-
ton was forced loan, and of six millions
S3,5O0OO0 to be contributed by the clergy, and
the remainder by private individuals, but it was
found impracticable, and had to be abandoned
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
School Examination:

Mr.. TAYLOR and Miss BREAU embrace the pres
ent opportunity to present their compliments to
the citizens of Grand Haven and vicinity, and cor.
daily invite them all to attend examination OF
the pupils of the Grand Haven School, on Friday
the Odd inst. The exercises Of the morning will
be confined to the primary department; those o.
the afternoon and evening" to the higher depart
ment.
Grand Haven, 14th Feb, 1855
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

AN ELOQUENT PRoPHEcY.-Victor Hugo, the
poet and orator, thus prophesies of coming
events:
"Poland is in her hand; Hungary is in her
shroud, but she clenches her sabre; Italy is in
her tomb, but she has fire at her heart; France
is in the grave, but she has a star on her FORE
head and all signs announce to Us in the next
spring the hour of resurrection rs the morning
is the hour for awakening"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

Col Benton, rdculing the project for build
ing an underground telegraph to California
mentioned one obstacle to the successful ope-
ration Of the line, which probably would not sug-
gest itself TO any other member of Congress-
He said, the Digger Indians have long, slender
sticks, with hook at the end--the object is to
pursue the lizard running into hole, and bring
1t out with hook. Put down your fifteen
hundred or two thousand miles of telegraph
and they will dig up and cut up the wire, every
inch oft, and make of it hooks to pull out the
lizards.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
THE GRAND RIVER TINES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 81, 1855.

V45- We are indebted to Hon. LEWIS CAss
for copy of his remarks in the United States
Senate, upon the" Resolutions of Instruction"
sent by the Legislature of this State to her
Senators in Congress. F4
We intend to publish them in our next weeks
issue.
. We also acknowledge our obligations to the
Hon. SAMUEL CLARK for valuable public docu-
ments. t. HJra pD tu
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
G. ieD,

At Mill Point, on the Sd inst, SARAH JAN
HUNGERFoRD, aged years and months
Rest my child where have laid thee
In thy clay-cold, lowly bed, r.T
Free from trouble, pain and sickness,
There to rest thy little head.
That sweet child loved most deary;
Once fondly called her mine
Yes know loved, sincerely,
My dear little SARAH JANE. t.r
That sweet flower to me was gvn
But is transplanted quite too DON
Not too soonto glow in Heave,
Where early flowers so swecy bloom
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

WELLAND CANAL.-The Oswego Palladium
says that movement is now on foot for build
ing another set of locks on this canal. The
Board of Public Works of Canada are seeking
information from shippers on this side, upon
which to base an opinion as to the size of the
enlarged locks.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

FROM SALT LAKE CIrY.-The Salt Lake
Mail of Dec. Sd, has arrived at independence.
The carriers were obliged to pack through the
mountains on account of deep snow. The
few Indians seen on the route offered no moest-
alton.
1t is stated that Mr. Babbitt, present acting
Governor of Utah, is very unpopular with the
Mormons, from belief, whether well founded
or not, that he has abjured the religion of the
Latter Day Saints They had grown tired of
him ms Governor, and anxiously awaited his re-
moval. The Mormons arc fast becoming mil
itary people. The men are frequently drilled,
and several thousand could be collected togeth-
err, under arms, on short notice. Col. Steptoe
and his men are occupying quarters in the GEN.
trail part of the city.
Frewood and groceries scarce and high at
Salt Lake City. Flour plenty and reasonable
Brigham Young has two grist mills in operation,
which supply the whole city, Young discover
ed that favorite negro had been carrying love
missives from some of the Gentiles" to the
members of the Ex-Governor's harem, and dark.
ey had to travel 'tother side of Jordan to escape
the lynch law of Brigham. M
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The SAUT CANAL.-The New York papers
announce on competent authority that the Saul
Canal will be finished and duly delivered to the
General Government by the lst Of Maybe
days before the term of delivery expires. The
canal cost $l,O0O,OOO in round numbers; for
which the contractors receive 100000 acres Of
land, of which 100000 are valuable copper land,
in the Lake Superior region, and 100000 acres
are fine pine land, the best part of which is al
ready located, including the lands Immediately
round the Falls. The most inferior of their
lands are said to be worth $40 per acre.
Chicago paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
CINCINNATI. Feb. 8,

The first conviction under the State Liquor
Law took place to-day in the Common Pleas
Court. Judge Parker said that the law will DO
fully carried out. The Maine Law has passed
the Senate, and will pass the House also of the
Indiana Legislature.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

MINISTER TO SPAIN.--The country has learn
ed with regret that Mr. Breckenridge has decln-
ed the mission to Spain. The regret will be
Modified, however, by the fact that the President
has subsequently conferred the appointment up
on Hon. Augustus c. Dodge, of Iowa, for many
years one Of the most sterling democrats in the
u. 8. Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

II is understood that Com. Andrew II. Foote,
U. s. ~, will be appointed to the command of
the expedition to be sent to the Arctic regions
in search of DR.. E. X. Kane and his party. Com.
+. is said to be abundantly possessed of the
qualities of prudence, perseverance, and endu-
rance, so necessary to the successful perform.
lnce OF tho arduous duties he proposes to under
axe.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The Panama Railroad is at length completed.
On the 2Sth ult., the train passed over the road
from Aspinwal to Panama for the first iime.--
Its arrival in Panama caused great excitement
among the native population, who had never be-
fore seen that great triumph of human ingenui-
~, a"locomotive." ., t...t-.. .,.. ,i
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
CHICAGO, Feb. ~

We have received here, by the arrival of the
mail dates from Omaha City, Nebraska, TO jan.
80 and we learn that both House of Assembly
have passed bill locating the Capitol of Nebrs-
ka at Omaha City, opposite Council Bluff, AID
that the Governor has signed the bill.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

DEPLETIoN.--Two of the bills now before
Congress, which at present are likely to pass,
will relieve the Treasury of some 100000.
On of these is the French Spolation bill, which
provides for the payment and division of ss5,O0O,-
600 among the claimants; and the other is for
the payment of the Texas creditors to the a.
mount Of $6,500,O00 Should the President
veto these bils-and there is a report that it is
highly probable he will veto the Spoliation bill
the Treasury will still remain full and pletho-
rc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

New CANADIAN RAILRoAD.-A new rartad
is opened, and the cars now regularly running,
between Toronto and Lake Huron.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The war taxes now imposed directly upon the
British people, and paid for in hard cash, amount
to fifty millions of dollars annually. This is
about equal to the whole amount Of annual
taxes levied by the United States Government
on its revenue laws,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
BALTIMORE. Feb. 6.

BY advices from the U. s. steamer Fulton We
learn that the Fulton has visited Nassau, San
Salvador, and st. Matthews, but without being
able to get any tidings of the sloop-of. war Al.
bany.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
New York, Feb. 8.

4 AUSTRIA PREPARING FOR Waffle steam
lship Union has arrived. Her news has been
mostly anticipated, but she brings some interest
4 ing additional items.
The Russians have only two armed vessels
at Scvastopol. The invasion of the Princpai-
ties by the Russians is n small affair and great
w exaggerated. 1t was reported that the Cabi-
net at Vienna intimated to England and France
its conviction of peace not likely to ensue from
the present conference. Under these circum-
stances Austria prepares for war, and will place
her army at the disposal of the Allies when re-
quested. s, u. ao-
SARDINTA.-The troops furnished by Sardinia
numbered 10000 men OF all arms. The Swe-
dish army is TO be placed on war footing Ii
is thought that Prussia will accede TO the de-
mand OF Austria to modelize her army should
she be out-voted in Great Britain. Parliament
assembled on the 23d.
Lord John Russell has resigned, and his re-
signation has been accepted by the Queen on
the Goth. He has explained why he took this
course.
The enlistment of Swiss goes on very slow
'y. lrr
Sickness in tho camps was increasing and
Menschikotf is reported 10 have said our troops
may rest; Generals January, February, and
March will fight our battles far better than we
can. The Russians had repaired and re- occupi-
ed the quarantine fort. Gen. Brown was about
2 TO resume his command in the Crmea. st Pc
tersburgh mercantile letters of 18th Jan. are of
specific character. The allies are going to es-
tabish hospital for 1000 men at Smyrna and
an establishment for convalescents at Rhodes.
Russian reports say there are numerous desert
ers from the allies to the Russian ranks. An
Odessa letter says:
The Russian will shortly resume the offensive
in the Crimea having received the necessary re-
Inducements. Large bodies of Russian troops
have been ordered to concentrate themselves at
Gortckoof with view of attacking Eupatoria,
II was positively asserted that Omar Pacha's
forces would begin operations on the 18th Jan.
by advancing under cover Of the artillery of the
fleets along the coast.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

MOST IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.--We have pri-
vate advces from Havana, conveying to us pos
tive intelligence of the existence of intense en-
citepent throughout the island, arising from the
action of the Cortes in Madrid upon the question
of the sale of the island to the United States
Secret meetings are again taking place all over
the island, and thousands who heretofore were
arrayed against the revolutionary cause have
become identified with it, in the belief that there
is now no other hope of escaping from Spanish
domination but in successful revolution. The
best informed persons in the city of Havana, as
well as in Washington city, are now momenta-
rily expecting more serious outbreak to occur
in Cuba than ever has before
Washington Star
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
TELEGRAPH NE WIS.
BosToN, Jan. %.


The brig r. Fl. Gilvery, from Birds Island
3lst ult., arrived at Holiness Hole Sunday, and
reports having but part OF carao Of guano,
having been ordered away by Venezuelan
Government force, which ordered those at work
to leave in twenty -four hours. She also brings
company Of twenty-six negroes who had been
engaged in digging guano.
The bark Amazon was TO leave the Birds1s-
ands the next day after the sailing OF the Glvery,
also with but part of q cargo, and she also
went to take on board the rest of the Americans
at the Island '9
The U. s. sloop-of-war Falmouth, at st. Thorn
as the 9th inst, was to sail for Birds Island in o.
few days TO look into the affair. ,,.tel
5oa WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
The Star says that the British Minister has
sent orders TO the squadron in the Caribbean sea,
not to allow the Kinney expedition TO land on
any portion of Central America.
Dudley Mann is spoken of as Minister to
Paris. .s
Tuesday, Feb s..
The Star contradicts the Unicn on the Gen.
trail American question, and intimates that the
Union no longer represents the views Of the
Administration upon this and on other ques-
tons.
Mr. wells DEBUT IN The Senate to-day against
the French Spoliation bill was listened to atten.
lively, and was thought to be good presenta-
tion of that side of the question 1t is suppo.
sed to pre-shadow the action Of the Executive.
A treaty with Mexico, substantially like that
recently negotiated with Russia, recognizing
the principle that free ships make free goods,
has been sent to the Senate for ratification.
The statements that a. Dudley Mann is to
resign the Assistant Secretaryship of State, or
that he will receive the appointment as Minister
to France, or Secretary of Legation at Paris, arc
utterly untrue
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
New ORLEANS, Feb. 6.

A portion of an expedition against Cuba is un-
derstoodto have left this and other southern
ports, and some more is soon TO follow. The
total enlistment in this enterprise, it is said, is
10000 men.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The canal will undoubtedly be finished with
in the time prescribed by the contract, and it
will probably have cost the company a million
of dollars, in round number; but we scarcely
think the 100000 acres of land which is to be
taken in payment for the work is deemed any
thing like as valuable as above stated The
company is entitled to the public thanks for the
fidelity with which it has fulfilled its engage
ments for if any thing is made out of the job,
it will be after the lapse of many years, and by
the best of management Oct. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

Congress has passed the bill authorizing the
people of Oregon to form a State Constitution,
and prepare for admission into the Union. This
bill will be accepted, and Oregon will, doubtless,
be admitted during the next Congress. The
admission of Minnesota cannot be delayed more
than two years That of Washington Terrific
ry must soon follow. Thus the addition of
States TO the Union, without any further extern
sion of territory, prior to 1860, is assured
The admission of Utah, Kansas and Nebraska is
for the present an adjourned question.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

THE SALE OF CUBA.--An important discus
sion took place on the 18th of December, in the
Spanish Cortes, in which the disposition of the
Government of that country relative to the sale
of Cuba was manifested. Don Luis de Mariate-
gui, an influential and wealthy capitalist, repre-
sentative of San Sebastian, made an inquiry of
the Government on the subject of the relations
between the Court of Spain and our own Gov
ernment The Minister of State answered in n
short speech, OF which the substance is, that the
Spanish Government would neuer consent 10 The
sale Of Cuba, considering it as sale of the ma
tional honor. The debate was closed by the
unanimous adoption of proposition to the eff
feet that the had heard with great
satisfaction the declaration of the Minister of
State.
This is the first time this question has been
treated in the Cortes, and settles the question
for the present, at least, of a peaceabe purchase
of Cuba.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

How THE YANKEES BEAT ALL CREATIoN.-In
the United States there is one child attending
school to every five persons. In Denmark one
to every four. In Sweden one to FIVE. In Prus-
STA one to SIX In Norway one to seven. In
Belgium and Great Britain one to eight In
France one to ten. In Austria one to thirteen
In Holland and Ireland one to fourteen. In
Greece one to fifty. In Portugal one to eigh.
ty.
Denmark is the only country now in advance
of the United States as respects the number Of
children educated BY the next census there
will be none in advance.
In New England only one adult out of four
hundred is unable to read and write In this
respect the Yankees beat all the rest of crea-
tion.'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

We would like to know what kind of boots
the man had on when he kicked the bucket.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21
HALIFAX, Feb. ii.


ARRIVAL OF THE AsIA-The Royal Mail
Steamship Asia, Capt Lott, arrived here en- route
for Boston, at an early hour this morning. She
left Liverpool on Saturday, the Sd inst. Her adj
vices are one week later than those received by
the Atlantic.
The political news is of highly important
character, as was predicted at the departure of
the Atlantic.
The resignation of Lord John Russell was fol-
lowed by that of the entire Aberdeen Ministry,
and up to the latest moment no new Cabinet
had been constructed. Lord Derby had been
invited by Her Majesty to form new Ministry,
but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Affairs in the Crimea remain in precisely the
same condition as last reported, and there had
been no fighting of Importance.
Germanic relations were in as complicated q
condition as ever. New difficulties were daily
springing up.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, bunty Clerk i'd
Register Of Deeds, for Ottaw County. Grid
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

RUSSIAN ACCOUNT OF THE CAUSE OF THE
WAR.--A Constantinople letter gives, as from
Russian prisoner, the following explanation
of the origin of the present war:
The Turks massacred the Russian Bishop
and several Russian priests at Jerusalem God,
in his wrath, sent squadron of angels to carry
the tomb of Christ away, which remains at this
moment suspended in the heavens, and he CON-
missioned the Car TO avenge the Pagan sacri-
lege.
When the Emperor Nicholas shall enter Je-
rusalem cOnquerer, as, by the aid of Heaven,
he certainly will do, Christ's tomb will be res
tored to its place. The phalanx of angels will
line the road along which the conquering Rus
sian arms will pass, and will present arms to
them. Then The Gar will be master of the
whole world, which will renounce its error, and
become converted to the orthodox faith.
The story is implicitly believed by the serfs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

nFLAINES, Plaid and sired Bingham o
- large assortment, blue lmins, blue Jens,
Rob Roy, striped and plaid Wdsey, for sale
FERY & WALLAG.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

DLAID MERINOS, Persia, Twilled, all vol,
l. splendid lot, now for saeat
Ferry g. WALLAo.
Grand Haven, Feb. 90 1885. III
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

Close OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-On Monday
last, at noon, the Legislature came to an honor
able and peaceful close. 1t was emphatically a
working body, and by the quality and amount
of work it has accomplished, has sanctioned the
wisdom Of that Constitutional provision which
practically limits the duration of it's session TO
forty days. 1t is a fortunate thing for the
State that this time has been proved TO be long
enough.
Nearly every important measure which called
for Legislation at This time, has met with consid-
Grafton from the late Legislature. 1t has given
us Temperance Law, General Railrod Law,
General Banking Law, an Agricultural Col
lege, House of Correction for Juvenile Offend
ers, and many other measures of scarce less in-
portance. And what is more, these measures
have been well matured, and will stand the test
of time and experience. 1t is to be regretted,
that owing to the late hour at which the Com
mittee which had the matter in hand, reported
some judicious bill in relation to the Swamp
Lands was not matured and passed
Democrat a. Inquirer, 18th.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

The bill for the improvement of the Lakes ap-
propriated 100000 each for lakes Superior, On.
tarior, Michigan and Erie, and 100000 for HUI
ron and st. Clair, together, and $l25,OOO for
Lake Champlain. 1t was argued that the Sec
rotary OF War the officer in charge of those i'm
provements, would have too much discriminating
power, but it was answered that he had only to
apply the money appropriated judciously, and
was not to judge of the constitutionality of the
appropriation. On this point the debate was
carried on by Messrs. Wade, Hunter, Clayton,
Bayard Stewart, Rusk and Seward. The last
submitting an amendment, including in the bill
the Buffalo, Oswego, Dunkirk, Rochester,, Lo-
dus. and Little Lodus Leap, those of Connfaut,
Cleveland and Burlington, VT, as well as all the
other lakes and harbors in the States, which
were mentioned in the bill vetoed last year.
The bill was then re-committed on motion Of
Mr.. Bayard, to the committee on Commerce,
with instructions to report specific apprOpria-
tons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

- HIRTS and Drawers, bl mixed lare as
- sortment of Red and Vte Flannel; WSolen
Yarn; all Of the best quail, for sale at
ERRY & WALLCE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

g HEETINGS.-A large a,rtment bleahed
~ and brown, for sale at loNntes, by
FRY & WALLAE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

LNANCY French Cashmere great variey of
II the latest styles, Texas Ills, Sattinetts blue
and mixed, can be found; (Iother establishment
HRY d WALLNE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-02-21

OUTER and Lard, (bisweet) are to.bcfound
ID at Messrs. FERRY G WALncE. a.