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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30
For the Grand River Tines.

Mr. EDITOR: You, really, sir, eclipse the
very devip' in misconstruing my communi-
cations. asked you to correct an error in
your published account of the doings at East
manville, on the "4th,' saying to you that
the toast upon kansas" as well as that up
on the village, was not among the regular
toasts, but were volunteer and accredited to
the individual who handed them in; and fur
ther requesting that you would append to my
remarks the Irregular" toast upon /" Kansas
and the other Territories" which was furnish
ed you, and, as near as / can recollect, was
as follows:
"Their destiny, must, and will be onward
and upward, until they soar in their rapid
fight among the fred stars of freedom"
Which explanation, we trust might have
been sufficiently explicit to "yourself and
your candid readers" and g. we trow," also to
St. Beechers Deacon (*), who knew that
nothing of partizan character was introduc-
ed on the occasion, and kneay, also, that you
would be requested to correct the error or the
wrong impression that would be received from
the first account in the Times, had not bis
shooting sensbilities been somewhat wound
ed by we'll directed discharge from the or
ator of the day, leveled upon the peculiar
province of the pulpit. Why, then, knowing
that nothing partizan acas allowed in the reg
ular proceedings of the day, and that the er-
ror in the published statement was to be cor
rected, should pop forth that awfully alb
struse and astute query to "yourself and your
candid readers" in substance, IS 1t right to
call people together to insult MemS Yes,
indeed, it presented fine chance to ease
himself Of one shot at Frank Pierce and
the democratic a pro-slavery party" And
now, friend Barns, you see what a fuss the
"deviT' has made by one simple mistake.
Yours,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

PROSPECTS OF BLACK REPUBLICAN Sue.
oEss.-The small potato presses of the black
republican party profess to be certain of the
election of Fremont by large majority
The N. Y. Tribune, the leading organ of the
party, expresses no such belief. On the con-
trary, it thinks that Fremont's chances are
decidedly dubious. In recent issue, it thus
remarked: Detroit Free Press.
"We do not enter upon the contest before
us in any spirit of overwhelming confidence
We admit that the apparent odds are greatly
in favor of our adversaries. We realize the
obstacles thrown in the way of our success by
the existence and peculiarities of American
organizations. We know that all the votes OF
all the slave States but Missouri and Della
ware, with probably these also, will be thrown
for Buchanan or Fillmore-most of them for
the former. We feel that the possession Of
the government with the disbursements Of
the millions constantly flowing from the treas
ury, weighs heavily in favor of the Cincin-
natl nominees We are prepared to hear that
several eminently respectable, distinguished
and wealthy citizens, who have hitherto voted
mainly with us when they voted at all, will
now refuse to support the Philadelphia NOM
nations"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30
Mortgage Sale.

hEFAULT having been made in the conditions
IL of a certain indenture of mortgage, execu-
ted by L. NJ S. Smith and Ann ii. Smith. his wife,
to John Sears, Jr, and Charles G. Smith, dated
the twenty-secOnd day of October one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-fve, and recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds, for Ottawa Coun-
ty, State of Michigan, on the twenty third day of
October, A. d. 1855, at four o'clock, p. NJ, in iber
of mortgages, on pages 119 and 100, upon which
said mortgage there is claimed to be due at the
date of this notice, the sum of two hundred and
twenty seven dollars and fifty-six cents (S227 56)
and no suit or proceeding in law having been in
stituted to recover said sum- or any part thereof.
notice is hereby given that by virtue of power
of Sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant
to the statute in such case made and provided the
said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at pub
lie auction of the mortgaged premises therein des-
cribed, to witt Eighty feet wide, and one hun
dred and ten feet in length and described as fol-
street and running east one hundred and ten feet
Ql0). thence north eighty feet (sO) thence west
one hundred and ten feet G10) thence south
eighty feet 1907, to the place of beginning. being
on BARRIERS Reserve, as is shown on the plat of
Mill Point, and surveyed by Mason Eastman,
County Surveyor, and being a part of lot five (5),
of section fifteen (15) of town eight (S) north of
range sixteen (l6) west by the United States sur
vey, in the county of Ottawa and State of Michi-
gan, at the place of holding the Circuit Court for
said county of Ottawa on the 22d day of October,
A. ID. 1856, at o'clock in the afternoon, to pay
the sum due with interest and COST
e caAnz snaG G. SMITH SGI Mortgages.
VIM. II. PARKS, Atty.
Grand Haven, July %, 1856. 1859 wiz
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

FAST TMEs-BIRTH ON THE CARS "A
gentleman of undoubted veracity informs us
that he left Chicago on the Michigan Central
Railroad cars for the East, at ten o'clock on
Monday evening" last week, in company with
a large number of passengers, among whom
was Judge N, of -. About two o.
clock on the following morning, well dress
ed and genteel appearing lady was noticed to
be some uneasy, but without further warning
the passengers were startled by the cry Of an
infant, upon the floor of the car! An earn
est call was made for physician, but none
could be found in the train. In this dilemma,
the cars being in full motion, fine and faith
erly looking old gentleman, seeing the unfor-
tunate condition of affairs and the necessity
for immediate action, generously came for
ward, like true man, and by the assistance
of few matrons and younger ladies who
were fortunately present, and performed the
duties of a physician, Good Samaritan like,
with commemorate ease and despatch, and
mother and son left at Kalamazoo, both doing
well
This is what we call being equal to the
emergency, and evidence of fast times. May
the little strangers future be as bright and
promising as his advent into the world was
sudden and startling!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa IS
AT session of the Probate Court for the County of
Ottawa. holden at the Probate Office, i'm the viii
lage of Grand Haven, on Monday, the fourteenth
day OF July, in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and hfty-six: Present, William Hathaway,
Jr.. Judge of Probate. In the matter of the es-
tate of Pater McNff deceased
nn reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
" of Patrick Prendergast, administrator of the
estate of said deceased praying for reasons there
in set forth, that he may be licensed and author
lied to sell certain real estate therein described
togther with the expenses of administering the
same: Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the
first day OF September, next, at four O'Clock in
the afternoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law ofsaid deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court then
to be holden at the Probate Office, in the village
Of Grand Haven, and show cause, if any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted And it is further ordered that said petit
tioner give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the tendency of said petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing a copy of this order to
be published in the Grand River Times, news
paper printed and circulating I'M said county of
Ottawa four successive weeks previous to said day
OF nearing 1859 w4.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr., Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY AT THE MAMMOTH
CAvE.-Last Tuesday, the 18th inst, Ste
phen Bishop, the guide, and three students,
Robert Taylor, Clearance Bates and VIM. L.
Stone, while rambling in the cave, discovered
an entirely unknown passage of some two
miles in length. BY this important discovery
the cave, already the largest in the world, is
found to extend eleven miles instead of nine,
as has hitherto been supposed. This passage
was found by the party to lead to chambers
far surprising all those formerly known both
in extent and magnifcence. 1t is supposed
that this discovery will lead to others Of still
greater Importance. Louisville Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30
GOOD NE VS.

A roaring republican rushed upto little
knot Of persons on the corner a day or two
since, and rubbing his hands gleefully ex-
claimed Good news!-more good mews
from Kansas"
4What is it9" said the qusd nance, all at
tention.
"Another encounter, tgo Free State men
killed. and two more to be hung" and away
went the herald to communicate the joyful
intelligence to fresh listeners
[Orleans Republican.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

A PoNDEROUs ELECTIONEERING DoCU-
MENT-The reading of the report made by
Messrs. Howard and Sherman, the majority
of the special committee sent to Kansas, was
commenced on Tuesday last, and finished
Wednesday If it took two days to read the
report, we should think it fair to calculate
that it would take a week to read the accom-
panying dispositions and affidavits and docu-
ments. But the House was spared that in
Fiction, and the treasury spared the conse-
quent depletion, and there was not one MEM
Der desired the testimony to be read. From
beginning to end, this has been an extraor-
binary business, and it was fit that it should
bring forth such monster as the report and
accompanying documents. The committee
was sent to Kansas to get proof that the COM
mittee of elections might decide whether
Gen. Whitfield or Gov. Reeder is entitled to
sit as delegate. Not satisfied with taking
proof, the majority of the committee have
usurped the place of the Election Committee,
and presented a report which required two
days to read. Mr.. Oliver, the minority Of
the committee, is allowed to present a mi
nority report within ten days, and then
both reports and all the proof are to be prin-
together as one document. We understand
that the whole document covers over three
hundred pages of foolscap, or about three
reams of paper, and that it will make vol
ume we'll nigh to one thousand pages. AS
nobody misunderstands the character and
object of the whole proceeding, it may be set
down as the most ponderous electioneering
document ever paid out of the public treas
ury. AS the majority and minority will diff
fer widely in their conclusions, and as each
will have abundance of proof to sustain the
conflicting results, we set it down that the
country will conclude that the testimony is
full of falsehood, and that the whole affair is
monstrous humbug. Washington Union.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

A CLERICAL SUGGEsTIoN.-One of our
friends was coming from New York, in the
cars, the other night, and was amused at an
interview between two persons, who seemed
not to have met some time before "Well,'
said one, after the first salutations, "what are
you up to now?" "Qh, don't know" repli-
ed the other 81 think shall take to relig-
ion" Religion" cried his friend, "what
do you mean9" Why" said the other, 81
think it's a going to be good business; the
ministers are all leaving it, and l tell you
what, l believe there's to be an opening
there J" Boston Courier.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

MoRMoN1sM.-The ship Horizon, which
recently arrived at Boston from Liverpool,
brought nine hundred Mormon emigrants.
Captain Reed, who commanded the vessel,
says that he never saw people so completely
under the influence of a leader as were these
Mormons. They did nothing without con-
sulting their leaders, considerd themselves the
true Saints, observing regular hours for pray
ers, and when not praying they were general
ly singing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

GREAT DANGER OF PEAcE.-The North
ern Republican journals, East, all echo the
opposition Of their Fremont contemporaries
hereto the Senate's bill for the pacifcation
of Kansas ~
The factis, there's "great dangerof peace y
in Kansas now-if this bill sncceeds-and
hence the ''shrieks against it. Only take
Kansas out of the canvass, and the woody
horse has nothing left but halterl
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

VIM. Arrison was to-day, 2lst inst. convic-
ted of mansaughter, on the third trial, for
causing the death of Mr.. Allison, by an in
fernal machine, some two years since. Great
dissatisfaction is expressed at the verdict
The sentence will be deferred, and he will be
put on trial for the murder of Mrs. Allison,
for which an application has beeen made.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

OTTAWA COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-TheO OF.
tawa County Democratic Convention was
held at Lamont, on Wednesday last NJ L.
Hopkins, Esq, of Mill Point, presided, and
Myron Harris, Of Tallmadge, acted as Secre-
tary. Messrs. D. B. Comstock, Of Lamont
and l. V. Harris, of Tallmadege, were chos-
en- delegates to the State Convention, at Jack
son, on the 9th of August.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

Mr.. SEWARD AND Mr.. DoUGLAs.-Mr
Seward said the other day in the Senate that
he was firmly of the belief that Mr.. Douglas
chad no unpatriotic or unjust motives" in
urging the repeal of the Missouri compromise
This declaration contrasts strangely with the
wretched abuse of Mr.. Douglas by the black
republican press. To say that he was influ-
enced by unpatriotic and unjust motives is no
condemnation at all in its estimation. To
represent him as monster, and as guilty of
a great crime, is its habit.
However heretical the doctrines Mr..
Seward breaches may be, and however much
we may doubt his devotion to the Union, he
always maintains the courtesies Of debate and
Of social life. Had Sumner taken his ad-
vice and stricken from his speech the assault
upon South Carolina at which Brooks took
offence, a disgraceful scene would have been
averted. Detroit Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

The WRECKED NORTHERN INDIANA.-The
Buffalo Commercial advertiser states that
the propeller Relief has recently visited the
wreck of this unfortunate steamer. She lays
in seventeen feet of water. The hull was
split in two by the action of the water. No
dead bodies have yet been found on shore.
The Relief will return to the wreck. Some
seven bodies have been taken from the water,
five evidently drowned and two burned to
death.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

Es- Congress is to adjourn on the 18th
of August. Nothing of special Importance is
being transacted by that body further than a
discussion of the bills for the improvement Of
the harbors at Milwaukee, Kenosha and at
the mouth of Grand River. These bills will
probably pass. A bill in relation to the
discovery of islands upon which are de-
posts of guano, has passed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30
Strayed or Stolen.

Iron the subscriber, at Muskegon Mich,
IL small black cow, with a white star in her fore
head, and having a short rope around her horns.
Any one returning said cow will be rewarded, and
any information thankfully received.
252 w3 MARTIN FANNY.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

E HARPER, for August, is on our book
table. Every family should certainly avail
itself of the privilege of perusing the many
interesting and highly instructive articles that
appear monthly in this sterling magazine.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

der had been observed, and anxious for row
he dragged his coat across the floor, exclaim-
ing, "Tin o'clock and nary fight yet; will
some of yes gintlemen phase to tread on the
tail av me coat"
But, seriously, is it not strange spectacle
to see great political party in this country
trying to secure votes not by fair exposition
of their principles, but by appeals to passion,
and feeling. The Kansas troubles constitute
the stock in trade of the fusion party at the
present time; and they know it is political
death to them to allow order and quietness
to be restored there. They know according
to their presses there is majority of two to
one of Free State men in Kansas, and that il
they have not most impudently lied there
can be no danger in passing Toomb's bill.
Let their leaders in both Houses of Congress
meet it with denunciation and abuse, saying
the day for compromise is past, we will have
Kansas in under the Topeka Constitution, and
their bowls are echoed by the presses through
out the country. There has never been a
more impudent specimen of demagogism
shown in the country, and they are only afraid
of the Toomb's bill because they know it
will restore order in Kansas, and deprive
them of the means of keeping up the agita-
ton which is their political capital. The
American people can not long be deceived in
this way, and when their true ends are known
the reaction will come sweeping through
the land with the strength and majesty of a
flood bearing Pennsylvania's veteran states
man to the White House, and its refuent
tide leave high and dry, at the head of Salt
River, those political agitators whose breath
is excitement and strife.
Admit all they say respecting the Missou-
rians to be true does it prove the citizens of
Kansas have not the right of self government ?
Can mems acts vitiate principle? If there
had been fraud and violence in Kansas, does
it prove the soundness of their doctrines and
the heresy of ours? How absurd AS well
argue that because of dishonesty among
church members the principles of the Chris
tian religion are corrupt. We want to meet
our opponents upon the issues. We want
them to discuss in a fair and manly way the
Cincinnati platform. So far they have been
afraid to do it. 1t is now time for them to
face the music and have done with this dem
agogue howl of Kansas outrage.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

Henry Meiggs, the great San Francisco
defaulter is reported to be living with his
family in Chill, about thirty miles from Val
paraiso, under an assumed name, and in al
most destitute condition.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

THREsHING MAoHINEs.-We beg leave to
call the attention of our readers to the adver-
tisement in another column, of Pitts Thresh-
ing Machines; also to that of the Chicago
Leather Betting Company.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

A TOAST BY PRINTER.-At the Frank
lin Festival, recently held in Lowell, the fol-
lowing sentiment was proposed, and most
heartily responded to by the company:
The Prnter-the master of all trades
He beats the farmer with his fast "Hoe," the
carpenter with his rule, and the mason in SET
ting up tall columns; he surpasses the lawyer
and doctor in attending to his case; and beats
the parson in the management of the "devil.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

WoN'T DO 1.-THE Mormons have decid-
ed not to urge the admission of Utah into the
Union until after the Presidential election,
believing the present opposition to be made
only for party effect. Sensible
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

Ey J. H. Doane, ESQ.,, Superintendent
of the Illinois Central Railroad, on the 25th
inst, slipped from freight train, at Heyde
Park station, and the train passed over both
his legs. Physicians say he cannot recover.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

EANCY French Cassimeres, great variety of
Il the latest styles, Texas Drills, Sattnetts, blue
and mixed, can be found, Ono other establishment
in the place can sell at lower figure) at
FERRY d WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

Eg The steamer Persia arrived at New
York on the 29d inst, from Liverpool. No
news of importance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

w On account of low water, our steam
ers find it very difficult to navigate the river.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30
Democratic state Convention.

A Democratic State Convention will be held at
the Court House in the village of Jackson on We'd
nesday the sixth day of August, next at II O'clock
in the forenoon, to make nominations for State
Officers, and to transact such other business as
may properly come before the convention.
Ottawa County is entitled to two delegates
BY order of the State Central Committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

RONNET Ribbons, Artificial Flowers, Ruche
- Border in great profusion at the new store of
CAV.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

FARMERS the place to get anything in the line
Il of Agricultural Implements cheap for cash is
at STONE CHUBB's Agricultural Warehouse
Canal st. Grand Rapids Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

NOTICE is hereby given that the conartnersbip
~ heretofore known as the firm of Ferry &
Chandler, is this lay by mutual consent dissolved.
All accounts for or against said firm will be settled
with WIN. Ferry, Jr., one of the undersigned.
VIM: M. FERRY, Jr.
M. L. L. CHANDLER
Ottawa Point, July %, 1856.
D~ The undersigned will be on hand at the
Ottawa Iron Works, to attend to work i'm his line
usual. Old customers and new ones are res
pectfuly invited to call occasionally.
VIM. M. FERRY, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

N the fore part of June, 1856, at White River,
Il note for 800, date about the 10th of July, 49,
90 also note for $50 Is. date on or about the
i4tn OF May, 1856; both given by |. Z. Carlton to-
ms is to caution persons against purchasing
such notes, should they be found. 1852 VIZ
July 30, 1856. ANTON MANGo.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

CUTLERY BOXES just received
~ at Foster and Parry's-a good assortment.
Nov. 81, 1854. lio' ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

THAT'S, CAPS & BONNETS, the largest stock,
II and cheaper than ever before offered IN this
market, for sale by T. W..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

CORN SHELLERS----the Boston
~ Corn Shelter, very low for cash, at
Fosters q PARRY's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-07-30

COTTONADE PANTS, for so cents.
~ PORTER & MATHISON.