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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
Grand Democratic Mass Meeting

1t is with the highest qualification that we are
able to announce to the people of Michigan that
the profound and eloquent statesman,
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE, of Kentucky,
the Democratic candidate for Vice President, of
the United States, will address Mass Meeting of
the people, at Kalamazoo, Friday, September 5th,
next. 1t is expected that Hon. JESSIE d. BRIGHT,
President of the U. S. Senate, and Gov. WRIGHT,
of Indiana, will also be present.
We are assured that ample means Of conveyance
from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo and thence back
again, will be furnished those from Ottawa county
who may choose to attend Democrats of Ottawa
county, fill up their coaches
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
WASHINGTON. Auo. 81.

The correspondent Of the Tribune says:
After the House went into Committee
of the whole on the Army Bill, Mr. Camp
bells substitute, abolishiug the Kansas laws,
was proposed; but the bill and proviso were
sustained by 5 majority, Mr.. Grow, Chair
man, ruling Mr. Campbelrs proposition out
of order Subsequently, in the House, it
was reaffirmed by majority, Messrs Mott
and knight, Quakers, Withholding their votes.
Mr.. Douglas, tonight, inclines to the poll
icy of the Senates adherence to its original
policy, and making a distinct issue.
There is a possibility of both Houses agree
ing upon a compromise, providing that the
original proviso may be so modified as that
the President shall not employ the Army to
enforce the Kansas Laws.
The Senate decides to adhere tenaciously,
and made motion FOR adjournment.
The House will suspend promptly. The
feeling in the House is resolute, and more
confirmed than ever.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
u ifl.


In this village, Of typhoid fever ELIZA, consort
of FREDER. OK I. RANNEY, aged 3S years
Mrs. r. was formerly from Phelps, Ontario Co.,
Y. She leaves an affectionate husband, two
sweet children, in the morn of life-MARY and
SAMUEL-and large circle of mourning friends.
AS she lived, devoted wife and mother happy in
the daily practice of all those virtues which adorn
and characterize the lovely woman, she died with
the assurance Of BILE ssed Immortality.
Place her thin hands across her peaceful breast,
And lay her in the silent grave to rest
Check not the rising sigh, nor dry the falling tear,
lis meet we should mourn the loss of one so dear
We will mourn, but not as those without hope :;
for we have the blessed assurance that she rests
from her labors in the haven of eternal peace.
When the dark shadows of the valley of death
were gathering around, her confidence in the Sa-
vior was unshaken for she saw his smiling face,
and knew the light of His beaming countenance
would guide. her safely through.
Asleep in Jesus oh, how sweet
To be for such slumber meet
A calm and undisturbed repose-
Unbroken by the last of foes ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

Eg We are much gratified to learn that
Mr. j. N. WEBSTER, jeweler, whose advertise
ment appears in another column, is receiving
the liberal patronage that is always ensured
by skill and strick attention to business We
adjudge to him that successful business ca
reer which his urbanity of manners and very
accommodating disposition justly entities him
to enjoy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

tives will persist in their determination to disband
the whole army of the United States, for the sole
purpose of forcing the withdrawal of the forces in
Kansas, so that civil war may again rage I'm that
Territory. The President has not regarded the ac-
ton of the House, previous TO the adjournment on
Monday as final. That the majority who have
resorted to revolution in the mad pursuit of par
tizan schemes, may recontider the fearful rash
ness of which they have been guilty he has
promptly convened an extra session of Congress.
This was not necessary to cast the whole weight
of the responsibility of the state of things which
would have been the immediate and inevitable
consequence of the failure of the army appropri-
alton bill upon the majority of the House. That
responsibility was already fixed. But the Pres-
dent manifestly has proceeded upon the determin-
alton 10 exhaust all the powers with which he is
clothed to avert revolution and preserve the coun-
try from the ealamities impending over it. He
manifestly is resolved that no responsibility shall
rest upon the Executive department, if so be it
that the fiat has gone forth that the American peo-
pie are the midst of revolution
The Senate will not recedc from its position.
1t can not recede. The precedent would be fatal.
When a partizan majority of one branch of Con-
gress can make the adoption OF any policy of gem
era legislation depend upon granting or withhold
ing the supplies indispensable to the existence of
the government the Union may as well be aban-
doned, for it will practically have come TO an end
and the end in fact will speedily ensue.
This extraordinary exercise of power-this un-
mixed usurpation-by black republican majority
of one house of Congress, is but an example of
what would be the character of an entire black
republican administration. If, now constitution
al and moral obligations are so utterly disregard
edit usurpaticn and revolution are the resorts of
q majority of one branch of Congress-of what
force would be constitutional and moral obliga-
tons, with the party of such resorts, with the
whole power of the country in its hands
1--WE can not predict what will be the conduct of
the House at the extra session. The extra session
itself, under the circumstances of its convocation,
is unprecedented. There has never been such a
condition of affairs before But whatever the con-
duct of the House-even though, in abject fear of
popular retrbution, the black republican majority
shall abandon their revolutionary postion-the
events of the last days of the session just closed
have fully disclosed the certain tendencies of abo-
tionism.'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
Demoeratlc Congressional Convention.

A Convention of Delegates from the counties
composing the Third Congressional District, will
be held at the Court House, in the village of Kali
amazoo, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER next at 10 o'clock A. M. The ra-
ito of representation will be two Delegates for each
representative in the State Legislature.
BY order of Congressional Committee.
ISRAEL V. HARRIS, Chairman.
August g. 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC VICToRY.-A dispatch
deed New Orleans, Aug. 18TH says: "The dem
ocrats have been completely triumphant in Texas,
carrying the State.
The march of the democracy is rresistibly on
ward In November next the last obstruction
will be swept from its path to victory
Detroit Daily Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

THE CoNvENTIoN.-As many of our
friends as wish to attend the Convention at
Kalamazoo, on the fifth Of September next,
will receive stage ticket both ways for So
just half price. Let us have large turn
out The Brass Band are expected to go
with our delegation.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

&c" We beg leave to call the attention
of our citizens and others to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. GEO. d. HARVEY, in another
column. We consider the enterprise in which
Mr.. H. has embarked good one, and worthy
the patronage of the reading public. Give
him an early call and examine the books.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

UT The citizens of Jackson, Ingham, Eaton
and other counties, recently held meeting at
Parma, for the purpose of taking preliminary steps
for organizing Railroad Company to locate a
railroad from Amboy, in Hillsdale county, on an
air line to some point on Grand Traverse Bay.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

GOOD ONE.-one of our rampant fusionists
took son of Erin by the collar the other day and
very confidently asked him il he wasn't gong 10
haven't been long enough in the country" How
long is 1t 2" inquired the fusionist. Only little
risin' five years, sure" was the answer. "Oh |
thatll do" said the other, you can vote !" Yes,
sure" replied Pat for OLD BUCK; but I'm think
in it is tUenty-one gears, that Fremont would have
us to waltz Fusionist sloped
Kalamazoo Gazette
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

The CROPS IN EURoPE.-The last news in Eu-
rope announces that the crops arc excellent-nev-
or better In France all apprehensons with re-
gard to them have vanished, and -four was rapidly
declining. Immense supplies were already pour
ing in from Southern Russia and the Principali-
ties; they had never seen such wheat crop there
All grain rapidly falling in price in Austria.
In England the prospect is most satisfactory and
the farmers are in high spirits.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

THEY BEGIN TO DoUBT.-A responsible citizen
of this place informs us that on business tour,
he recently visited one of the supposed strongest
Republican towns in this county, and found the
troubled waters fast seeking natural level Many
who have formerly devoured with revenous APP
petite and most vigorous digestion. the distorted
doleful tales that have appeared weekly for the
last six months in the N. Y Tribune in relation to
the sufferings, wrongs and expressions of poor,
down trodden Kansas, are beginning seriously to
doubt their reality, and conceive the statements
therein contained, as they prove to be- generally,
mere fabrications, for political purposes, and con-
sequently, scores who, had the election taken place
a month ago, would have voted for Fremont, are
now turning their eyes to the other side of Jordan,
and are just ready to launch thither and enroll
themselves in the ranks Of the Democracy
The Tribune will have learned, ere the ideS of
November have passed. that truth alone is mighty
and UiH prevdil
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

AREMARKABLEY EAR.-Mr. L. Merriman writes
to the New York papers that The present year
has been remarkable for long continuance of in
tense cold in winter, and for long continuance of
great heat in summer. Meteorites have been more
numerous Il an usual this year, in many parts Of
the globe, but earthquakes have been far less nu
merous than for many years.
. here is nothing on our record for sixty con-
secutive years. either in cold heat as to intensl
ty and long duration, which equals that of 1856"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

The invasion of Kansas by jim Lane has
long been contemplated by the Republican
leaders. The purpose is evident; to pro-
duce effect upon the Presidential election.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

ES~ Mr.. LEGGAT, Clerk of the OHa6a,
continues to supply us with the latest Chica-
90 and New York papers. We are also in
debted to Hon. II. PENNoYER for late cop
les of the Detroit Daily Free Press. These
favors are properly appreciated.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

Great distress in want of food prevails at many
of the outposts of Newfoundland. Large num-
bers Of the people were in actual starvation. Elk
tensve provisions were made by the legislature
during its session for the destitute class but it is
reported that the sufferers at the outposts have
not received their share Of the provisions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

QUALIFICATIONS OF A CANDIDATE" What a
fine lady Fremont has" says the New York Trib-
une. How nimbly he climbed the Rocky Noun
tains," says the New York Times. "What splen-
did woody horse he sent me-" says Barnum.-
hat rich gold mine he owns" says the New
York Herald. What nice young man he is -
says Harriet Beecher Stowe. But what has he
done for his country?" says the still inquisitive
rank and file. That's what they haven't found out
yet. Jersey City Telegraph
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

A DIsUNIoN THREAT" Governor" G.
Robinson writes from Camp Sackett, X. T.,
to a friend in Fitchburg, Mass, that if FIRE.
mont is not elected, this Union acW not last
four years ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

AT late iremens' supper, at Burlington,
Edward Bradley gave the following toast:
Ladies of 1856, like the Firemens buck
cts, weU hooped, and, like firemen, delighting
in the exhibition of their hose"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

&C. The Democrats of the Second Congression-
al District have nominated Hon. JOHN S. BARRY
for Congress.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
STATE OFFICERS:

For Governor ALPHEUS FELCH.
Lieut.. Governor, EDWIN II. LOTHROP.
g Secretary of State, FITZ HENRY STEVENS.
" State Treasurer ROBERT M. DAVIS
Commissioner of Land Office, ALLEN GOOD
RICH.
Auditor General, DAVID r. DENNIS.
Superintendent of Public Instruction, FRAN
CHS w. SHEARMAN.
Attorney General, AMOS GOULD.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

DI A correspondent of the n. Y EUening Post
gives ~ following particulars in relation to the
attack of Mr. McMullen upon Mr.. Granger. How
perfectly contemplate and disgraceful such acts
on the part Of the Swans of the nation
WAsHINGToN, Aug Is.
AS Mr. Granger, Representative from New
York, and McMullen, from Virginia, were riding
in an omnibus to day, conversation arose on the
Army Bill Proviso. McMullen said that the South
would stand by the Constitution. Mr.. Granger
replied that if it did not, a Republican President
would make them Whereupon, McMullen said
he would not be addressed in that way by young
er man. Granger replied | wave my age. Nc
Mullen then seized Granger around the neck, and
holding down his head struck two blows, drawing
blood under the eyes and under the ear. They
were then separated by Col Chester, of the Phila-
delphia Enquirer. A committee of investigation
was appointed by the Speaker to report the facts
to the House, next session.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

Eg We are in receipt of that prince of
Magazines, Harpers Monthly, for Sept,
each number of which is truly worth the
price Of whole years subscription.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

EE- The Dissertation Of churches, to poll
ties is going Oh in such wholesale manner,
that temple exclusively of religion will soon
be looked upon as a rare piece of antiquity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

The withdrawal of the Benton Electoral
ticket will ensure Missouri to Buchanan, a
majority Of 10000 in the State.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
detroit Daily Free Press.

10 Put up thy sword !" said Jesus Put
down my church for twenty-five Sharpes rifles !"
says Henry Ward Beecher. 81 have not where TO
lay my headW said Jesus. "Ihave $4,000 per an
nun from my church, and charge 80 cents ahead
for my lectures J" SAYS Henry Ward Beecher
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

FRIEND" What on earth is the matter with
you 2"
JACK" Why darn it, there's new girl come
out with twenty thousand year, and went yes
terday, like fool and engaged myself to Fanny,
who's got only fifteen thousand"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

% Eighteen old line wing papers have already
raised the flag of Buchanan and Breckenridge in
the United States.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

The following remarkable coincidence took
place in ST. Francis County. Ark, short time
ago -" A one eyed man stole one eyed mule,
was arrested by one eyed sheriff, tried before a
one eyed magistrate, and escorted to the peniten-
tary by one eyed officer"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
G.. III. PECK'S
Mill Point Drug Store.

A GENERAL assortment of fresh Drugs and
"A Medicines, Patent Medicines generally used
and sold by druggists, just opened and for sale
Also, the best quality of Cognac Brandy, and
other liquors, for medicinal purpopes.
Prescriptions carefully propounded and put up,
gist
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

1t is now said that Jenny Lind has netted ESQ.,.
600 during her farewell London and Provincial
season. and that the public, in consequence of the
system of buying up tickets by the music sellers,
must have paid at least 100000 for the privilege
of hearing her.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
FAMILY GROCERIES,

of chewing and smoking Tobacco.
quality genuine imported Cigars; also superior
Druggists supp led with pure article of Bran
dy and other liquors, for medicinal purposes, at
the lowest Wholesale prices.
Mill Point, Aug. 25 1856. 1913 ly
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

There is firm in Cincinnati which employs a
capital of $4,000 in the rather singular business
of preparing sausage skins for the European mar
kets
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

DEFEAT OF THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL,
AND WHAT DID IT.-Congress adjourned on the
18th inst, without passing the Army Appropria-
ton Bill
The following provso to the Bill was offered
in the House by Mr.. Sherman, and accepted by
that body, but rejected by the Senate hence the
defeat:
No part of the military force Of the United
States shall be employed TO aid in the enforce
ment of the alleged laws of the Legislative AS
sembly convened at Shawnee Mission, until Con-
gress declares whether these laws were passed by
the Legislature chosen in conformity with the or
ganic law, and until Congress declares, that it
shall be the duty of the President to the mill
tary forces to preserve peace, suppress insurrec-
tons, repel inyasons, and protect the persons and
property of the citizens of the Territory on the
highways of Missouri and elsewhere against I'M
lawful search and seizure, and that the President
disarm the present militia. recall all United States
arms, and prevent armed men from going into the
Territory to disturb the public peace enforce
real or pretended laws"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27


How THEY LOVE Fremont IN CALIFoR-
N1A.-The following from the Sacram ento
State Journal needs no comment:
"The nomination of John G Fremont by
the Republicans, occasions more amusement
than serious reflection in California. The
nomination is esteemed a very shabby affair;
men turn up their noses at it, and say
"Pshaww He will not receive one of for
ty thousand settler votes in the State, and
indeed, we greatly question whether he will
be able to carry single precinct. The peo-
pie of California know him, and such
prophet is without honor in his own county.
Power OF The HUMAN EYE.-George
Pitt, afterwards Lord Rivers, declared that
he could tame the most furious animal by
looking Att steadily. Lord Spencer said
"Well, there is mastitf in the court yard
here which is the terror of the neighborhood;
will you try your powers on hims" Pitt
agreed to do so, and the company descended
into the court yard servant held the mas.
tiff by the chain. Pitt knet down at
short distance from the animal, and stared
him sternly in the face. They all shuddered. .
At a signal given the mastiff was let loose,
and rushed furiously toward Pitt, then sud-
denly checked his pace, seemed COMPOUNDED,
and leaping over Pitts head, ran away and
was not seen for many hours after
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN c.. BRECKENRIDGE,
OF KENTUCKY.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Michael Shoemaker, David A. Noble,
Jonathan II. King, John G. Blanchard,
Robert Grouse, Dewitt G. walker.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-27

GS- The Detroit DAILY Free Press-emnent
and efficient in the advocacy of the principles of
the great National Democratic Party-of the 2lst
inst, ably comments upon this subject as follows :
THE REVOLUTIONARY POSITION OF The
publican majority of the House Of Representa-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19
NUMBER IL.
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS

"S"'oS' Jav ls-The Sessfs repealed IN. ,c,
r. use '.'''ae'on OF national srmory ct ws.hirxseo
me building is nearly halt completed.
o'S "eIe considered. The bill ior the extension
otfhe patent OF Thusseys Reaper -,. t;.cn...d ,..
final sciion taken. 'N' Nv
bill was reported TO provide for the eomn..,,. .
payment OF postage on all printed matter
Inc Ho"se resumed the consideration of tn. ,r.,i,,,
'' The eo"mittee OF Elections declaring Mr. Archer n
stead OF Mr. Allen, to have been elected from the ,.,.,,
district of Illinois "''
nt' Archer made speech in bis own behalf .,,.r
Nnieh resolution that Mr. Allen is not entitled d, -.
seat was introduced and passed and another thu, Mr.
."e' entitled to the scat, rejected A re.olu,,o,
"en passed declaring that there was vacancy fm tn.
seventh district of Illinois "''" w"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19
THE RECENT DISASTER on THE NoRrH prSNsv,
YANIA RAILROAD

i"l''kLrni'' duly ls-rhe number OF person. -oupd.
ed Yesterday by the ightoi Disaster on th. North p.
syi'ania railway, il not less than one hund, -.
!" tue vicinity ot the depot broaged .it an io.,.
multitude IN state OF the ~ldesi excitement Tn. Ro.,s
~ directors heid meeting this morning and passed r,.
""'T o' sympathy foe the beresTed families and o..
pressing determination To relieve their disrrs.es 50 IA.
'y h the'r power A preliminary examination of ,b.
"u"eF' attending the collision is nov progressing
called tins afternoon Fourteen burned b..,;s. "
the wreck, have zen recognizad
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19

StNrENcE oT PoLicr VESpER-In tho Court Of Quar-.
'r sessions m Philadelphia Tuesday Judge Allison
delivered an opinion the motion Tor new trial In the
case OF Lewis A6crtsOu convicted Of the ae Of lottery
policy refusing the Before sentence vas passed he
suoressed lev Tords 70 the Court in which he made
some almost incredible statements n regard 20 so a.
the Magistrates He said that he had seen policy deae
90 70 Magistrates while their desks and put money into
toeir hands Albertson sentenced for the pocy se
ng 70 pay nne OF hundred dollars and costs and 10
undergo an imprisonment Of year In passing sen
tence upon Abcrtson Jndge Allison sad that he hal no
doubt OF Albertson being the principal from the testimony
and tor 'hat reason he would impose ssversr Senlsncs
than he had ou Lazarus
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19
THE ADMISSION or rr,u

mHHlsoroS Jnlv ls.-The application of tn. n.ool.
oAh ior admission into the UnOn viii not b.
thus session in view OF the unparalleled ercteusn,
ing the Territories es-fa
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19

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