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10000 bushels of same in bulk.
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1000 True Roman
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FRENCH, RICHARDS s. co.
AL the Steam Plaster Mills, junction York
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February ID, 1856.
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AT
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YRM RNRGESS PRINCIPAL

wv L..
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Philad'a. and Reading R. R.
- 'E.'51'7; 60 CO. CO g. G.
g UMMER ARRANG EN- T.--.l855.-
~ Great NoIlbern and Western U. S. Mail
Routes.
Speed increased and fare reduced.
Little Schuylkll, Cattawissa, Sunbury and
Erie, Williamspon and Elmira Railroad.
Through TO Buffalo, in 16 hours.
{. Niagara Falls, 16 "
Detroit, "a "
Chicago, "a
=" 81. Louis, 43 <"
u Ticket Ofice-N. w. corner Sixth and
Chestnut streets, and Philadelphia and Read.
ing r. r. Depot, corner of Broad and Ninth
streets.
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senser Trains will leave the Philadelphia ard
Reading Railroad Depot, corner of Broad and
Vine streets, daily, Sundays excepted,) as
follows:
DAY EXPRESSES 4. M.
Stopping at PhGnixvile and Reading only
Connecting with the Caltawssa, Williams.
port, and Erie, and Wilamspon and Elmira
Railroad; arriving at Elmifa al O'Clock p
NJ, connecting with New York and Erie
and Buffalo; and from thence, via. Steamers
on Lake Erie, or on Lake Shore Railroad, 10
Cleveland, Toledo, Monroe, Sandusky and
Detroit. Also, with Elmira, Canandaigua
with New York Central Railroad, East and
West, and at Suspension Bridge with the
Great Western and Michigan Central Railroad
for Detroit, Chicago, st. Louis, and all points
in Canada and Western States.
Only one change of Baggage between Phil.
adelphia and Canada or the Lakes.
DAY EXPRESS Breakfast at Port Cin-
ton and Dinner at Williamsport.
NIGHT EXPRESS-Tea al Port Clinton.
Passengers purchasing Tickets by this Line
have The privilege of stopping al any of the
above points, and resuming their seats at
pleasure.
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M. T.. I. HUBBELL,
Ticket and Freight Agent,
N. w. corner Sixth and Chestnut sls.
9, A. NIcoLLs, Superintendent Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad.
i; KcKIssocK. Superintendent Cattawissa,
Williamspnrt and Eric Railroad.
HENRY COFFIN, Superintendent Williams.
port and Elmira Railroad.
July 10, 1855.--lf.
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THE POCKET ESCULAPIUS;


THE FlFTElTH
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h u n DR. e d Engravings,
showing Diseases and NAL.
formhtions of the human
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o Treatise on the Diseases
of Females, being of the
highest Importance TO m ar.
ried people, or those con.
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middle-sized and small in diameter.
Metallic Cloths or Wouen Wire,
Of the best qualities, various sizes of mesh,
from Nos. to so inclusive, and from one 10
six fee, in width.
They are numbered so many spaces to a
linea inch, and cut 10 suit.
The subscriber also keeps constantly on
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Guano, Sumac, Sugar, Salt, Bone, Coffee
Spice, Drugs, Dye Sluffs, &c. Together
with an assortment of
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All of the above sold wholesale or retail,
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Sd North Front Street, Philad'a.
May 2s, l856-1y.
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DR.. FRANCIS c, HARRISON,

DI. ENHNVES Ct HHhkIbUNy
WoULD respectfully inform the citizens
w of Bloomsbury and vicinity, that be
has commenced The practice Of Medicine and
Surgery there;and solicits share of publicna-
tronage. He can always be found at the Ex-
change Hotel opposite the Court House.
Bloomsburg, March, LIST, '55.
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Woods Ornamental Iron Works,
RIDGE AVEN UE, PHILADELPHIA.
THE attention of the inhabitants of Penn
sylvania are invited TO the extensive Manulac.
tory and Warerooms of the subscriber, who is
prepared to furnish at the shortest notice, Iron
Railing of every description, for Cemeteries,
public and private buildings. also Verapdahs,
Fountains, Chairs, Seltees, Lions, Dogs and
other ornamental iron works of decor ative char
acter. Purchasers may rely on having all ar
ticles carefully boxed and shipped to their dcs-
linnion, A hook of designs will he furnished
to those wishing TO make selections.
ROBERT WOOD,
Ridge Avenus, beloa0 Spring Garden S.,
PHILADELPHIA.
September 27, S55,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN;
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBY 7, 1856. :
Democratic State Convention.

A Democratic State Convention will be held at
the City Hall, in the City of Detroit, on Wednes-
day, the 21st day of May next, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to appoint delegates to the Democratic
National Convention, which is to be held at Gin
cinnati, on the first Monday of June next. The
delegates to compose the State Convention will
be elected as follows:
From Wayne, 49, Oakland 10; Washtcnaw, 8;
Lenawee, 8; Calhoun, O.; Hillsdale, O.; Kent, 8;
Macomb, 81 Monroe, 6; jackson, 6; Berrien, A;
Branch, A Cass, A Eaton, A Genesee, A Ingham,
4; Iona, a Kalamazoo A; Livingston, a; St
Clair, Al ST. Joseph, a; Allegan 2; Barry 2; La
peer, q Ottawa 2; Shiawassee, 2; Van Buren,, 2;
Tuscola, 2; Mackinac, 2; Manitue, 2; Clinton and
Gratiot. one district, 9; Sanilac and Huron, one
district, 2 Midland, Aronac, Iosco and Gladwin,
one district 2 Montcalm, Isabella, Osecola Me
cOsta), and Glare, one district, 2; Newaygo, Gee
ana, Lake and Mason, one district, 2; Manistee
Grand Traverse, Wexford, Missaukee, Roscom-
mon, Ogemaw, Algoma, Oscoda, Crawford, Kali
kaska, Leeanaw, Antrim Otsego, Montmorency
Apena, Pressure Isle, Wyandott Charlevox, En-
NETT and Cheboygan, one district, 9; Chippewa
Marquette, Schoocraft and Delta, one district,
HOughton and Ontonagon, one district,2.
| The Committee would suggest that where dele
gates may not have been previously appointed
the Democrats should avail themselves of the eau.
cusses and meetings for the annual township cleo.
TONS to select their delegates to the County Con
ventions.
JOHN S. BAGG, JOHN j. ADAM,
| VOLNEY HASCALL, GEO. w. PECK,
| THOS. b. CHURCH, III. G. THURBER,
| III. j. HIGGINS, Il GRAVERAET,
State Central Committee
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06
Big Prairie, Jan. %, 1856.

DESTRUCTION OF PEACH BUDs.-We learn
from our exchanges that the cold has been so
severe in the southern portion of this State,
in northern Ohio and even in some portions
of Kentucky, as to cause fears to be enter
tanned that the peach buds are so badly fro
zen as to leave no hope Of a crop Of that dc
licious fruit the coming season. 1t is stated
that the vitality of the bud is liable to be
destroyed at a temperature Of ten or twelve
degrees below zero. A much lower temper
allure proves fatal almost universally.
With us, we arc not aware that the Their
mometer has indicated an atmosphere sufi-
GENTLY cold to produce such serious results.
The loss of the prospective peach crop would
be seriously felt in this portion of the Grand
River Valley, in as much as that constitutes
noarly the only variety of fruit that has yet
como to perfection in our midst, so as to af-
ford any thing like reasonable supply for
the convenience of the inhabitants. But as
our soil is acknowledged to be of very SUI
perior quality for the production of fruits of
all kinds, and the climate equally adapted to
bring the different varieties to perfection, a
few more years will bring about great change
in the fruit culture, and our markets will be
abundantly supplied with the choicest varie
ties in rich abundance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

is Mr.. BARsTow GOVERNOR OF WIsCoN-
sINs-Attorney General, Smith, of Wiscon-
sin, has presented in the Supreme Court, in
behalf of Mr.. Bashford, an information on
which the Court issued a writ, quo wDrranto,
demanding by what authority Mr.. Barstow
holds the office of Governor. Twenty days
are allowed for an answer. This will lead to
an investigation of the late election returns,
some of which are alleged to be fraudulent.
No ranking privilege in England,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

ATTACK ON Mr.. GREELY.-The Herald's
Washington correspondent telegraphs an ac-
count of an attack upon Mr.. H. Greeley by
Mr.. Rust, Representative from Arkansas.
In descending the steps of the Capitol, Mr..
Rust called Mr.. Greedy aside and asked, "are
you non-resistant?" To which Mr.. G. re-
piled. "That depends upon circumstances"
Mr. r. then struck him blow upon the tenn
pie, and followed it up by others. When
Mr.. G. arrived at the steps of the National
Hotel, Mr.. r. raised his cane and struck at
Mr. Greely's head, Mr.. G. wardcd off the
blow from his head, and received it upon his
left arm, which was badly bruised, several
gentlemen rushed in and the assault was
stopped. The cause of this sudden assault is
not given. M
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

HER VOICE is STILL FOR WAR.-The Par
is correspondent of the London Times says
Assurances have been again given, in an Off
cial quarter, of the resolution of France to
carry on the war in the most vigorous man
ner, in the event that Russia does not accede
to the proposition of the Allies, and that the
Emperor and English Government had de-
termined not to abate an iota from the terms
on which peace would be accepted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06
DENTON HOUSE,
llI ,EostmanvilIc, Ottawa County, Mich

WILL be opened for the accommodation of the
public by Washington Ball." on the 22d inst.
Invitation general.
The House and establishment is new, large and
commodious, finished and furnished in excellent
STYLE located on the main travelled road, equidis-
tant from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven.
The proprietor feels confident that in comforta-
bic accommodations and efforts to please, he is
not to be ecpsed by any one i'm the Grand River
Valley, and fiatters himself that those who once
favor him with call will be anxious to renew the
acquaintance, whenever business or pleasure shall
invite them to the village
JOHN w. DENTON, Proprietor.
February /, 1856 res IT,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

BURNING OF Mr.. G.. TAYLER's TANNERY.-
On Friday morning last, as we learn from
the Daily Enquirer, the tannery of Mr.. c.
Taylor, of Grand Rapids, was consumed by
fire. The fire was discovered about twenty
minutes past one o'clock, A. NJ, in the south
west corner of the building, and it had made
such Roadway that with the means at hand
it was impossible to stay the progress of the
flames, and in the short space of one hour
the whole establishment was a mass of ruins
1t is four years last month, since Mr.. r. met
with similar loss, supposed to have been
brought about by the agency of Mr.. G. M
Mills, for which he was tried, convicted and
sentenced to prison for the term Of fifteen
years. The Supreme Court subsequently re
leased him, upon some technicality, but he
has not had a second trial.
Mr.. Taylor's loss is thus estimated Build
ing and machinery, $4,000, leather hides, oil
bark and tools $4,000 more, upon which there
was an insurance of 2,O0O-another insur-
ance of $1,000, having expired about two
months since.
MrT. had seventeen hundred sides of leath-
er completed or nearly completed, all of which
were burned. Nothing was saved except
some of the hides in the watts.
The fire is supposed to have been the work
of an incendiary.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

PRoGREss OF CANADA IN 1855 The Tor
onto Leader of Jan. 1st has an article on in re-
view of the prominent events in the Canadi-
an Provinces during the past year. Among
the most important, the following are named /;
"In 1855, the Province, by an act of its
own Legislature, assumed to take the first
step towards maintaining its own indepen-
dence by relieving the parent State of the
chief burdens ofa military protectorate. The
close of the former year had seen the full re-
cognition by the Imperial Power of the prin-
clple of local selfgovernment as applied to
Canada, by the repeal of every obstacle in
the way Of necessary constitutional changes,
and the surrender to the Provincial Parlia-
ment of the authority of which it was de-
prived under the Clergy Reserve Act of 1910.
The militia legislation which followed these
acts of reform on the part of the Imperial
Parliament sustained the principle upon
which they were founded, viz: that Canada,
having assumed unlimited control over her
own affairs, was no longer unable to defend
herself in the event of international difficult
ties. 1t is needless to say therefore that we
regard the measure by which we gave prac-
teal assurance of this superiority, as the
greatest feature in the political progress du-
ring the past year. Other acts there were
of an ameliorating character, and which de-
serve not to be overlooked. BY well con-
sidered public measure, the journalism of the
country was relieved from the postal exactions
which, so far impeded its progress and restrict
ed its influence. The social advancement OF
the Province has not been less Marked
Hundreds of miles have been added to the
lines of railway communication; and Canada
has come out from an industrial competition
with the oldest countries Of Europe, with
honors which have made her the envy Of her
neighbos.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06
For the Grand River Times.


I Mr.. EDIroR:-It might be interesting to
the readers of your paper to learn something
of the progress of civilization in Newaygo
county; what it is adapted to and capable of
becoming; whether it contains the constitu-
ents of wealth and abundance for compe-
tence, or fearful want of natural advantage
es that would tend to impoverishment.
Intersected, as it is, by the Muskegon Riv-
or, its forests of pine are the source of an ex-
tensive branch of commerce on Lake Michi-
gan. Along the river are tracts of openings
several miles wide, and small prairies which
are mostly taken up and settled.
1t has been found that under proper cult
walton the openings and prairies are tolerably
productive. During the past season have
been raised many crops Of wheat, corn, rye,
&C., that in point Of labor employed gave the
producer yield equal to that of any other
section of the State.
Many transient visitors have supposed that
on account of a prevalence Of pine, the soil
was necessarily too light to be productive
but there is a variety Of soil even among the
pine regions. Among the pines can be found
heavy clay soil, sandy-loam and light sandy
soils. The openings and prairies exhibit
about the same varieties of soil as found
among the pines.
There are tracts of hard timbered land,
which are now being rapidly settled, that are
said to be as good as any in the State. Some
of these tracts being in the vicinity of White
River, which runs through the central part of
the county, are destined, in a few years, to
be well improved, and, being well watered,
are a very desirable location for the farmer.
There are seven organized towns in the
county, viz: Newaygo, Croton, Bridgeton,
Fremont, Ashland, Everett and Big Prairie
Newaygo, the county seat, situated on the
Muskegon River, is thriving place. Its adj
vantages for water power are good. Able
capitalists are interested, and there is much
to presage place of enterprise.
The village of Croton is situated about
nine miles up the river from Newaygo. Its
water power is not very extensive; but situa
ted as it is, with large settlements surround
ing, it might be more prosperous if they hat
more public spirit abroad.
The settlers already located in this county
are of that enterprising and fearless STAMP
that much toll does not discourage and hard
ships do not intimidatc. In the forests Of
pine they know there is wealth; in the native
soil they discover latent riches that may be
developed by agriculture; and with such re-
sources before them, there are many who hope
to pass the eve of well spent life in this
part of the world.
There have been many new corners for the
year past, aud yet there is room for more.
| JAMES SAWYER.
Big Prairie, Jan. %, 1856.
|
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa SIS ::
AT session of the Probate Court for the county of

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa SIS
At session of the Probate Court for the county of
Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office i'm the vii
lage Of Grand Haven on Monday, the fourth
day of February, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty six: Present, William Hath
away, Jr, Judge of Probate. In the matter of
the estate of Elijah Walcott, deceased:
ON reading and fling the petition duly verified
" of Sarah Walcott, widow of said deceased.
praying that she may be appointed Administrative
on said deceased estate: Thereupon it is ordered
that Monday the third day of March next, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the hear
ing of said petition. and that the heirs at law OF
said deceased and all others interested in said cs,
tate, are required to appear at n session OF saiu
court, then to be holden at the Probate Office, IN
the village of Grand Haven, and show cause, 4, II
there be, why the prayer of the petitioner snoui9
not be granted And 1t is further ordered that sau
petitioner give notice TO the persons interested u,
said estate, of the tendency of said pettioh anu
the hearing thereof, by causing q copy Oh inns vi
der to be published in the Grand River iines,
newspaper printed and circulating IN saiu county
of Ottawa, three successive weeks previous 10
said day OF hearing.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY Jr.,
DDS wil Judge of Probate
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

Es" Washington news, under date of Jan
uary Dist, says: 1t has been ascertained
that the long talked-of alliance between Spain
and Great Britain and France, has been final
ly consummated; the first binding herself to
send into the field, from ten to twenty thou
sand men in the spring; her interests, partic-
ularly in Cuba, to be protected by France
and ENGLAND.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

"BEHoLD WHAT GREAT MATTER LIT
TIE FIRE KNDLETH !"-Advices from st.
Louis, under date of January 2lst, states
that despatch from Weston says that the re-
ported battle in Kansas, was greatly exager-
atcd. Nothing serious had occurred. None
were killed, and but few slightly wounded.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-02-06

SPEAKER ELEoTED.--We stop the press
TO announce the election of Mr.. BANKS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
by the adoption of the plurality vote, 1Os
members voting for Mr.. Banks, 100 for Mr..
AIkENs, giving Mr.. BANKS a majority of three
votes.