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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
PROCLAMATION.

In conformity to a well established custom, I,
KINsLEY s. BINGHAM, Governor of the State of
Michigan, have thought proper to appoint, and do
by these presents appoint Thursday, tho twentieth
day Of November next, as Q day of public Thanks
giving and Prayer. or
respectfully recommend that the day be set
apart and observed by the good people of this
State, and that they assemble in their respective
places of public worship, and unite in public
demonstration of gratitude TO Almighty God for
the many signal blessings which have been vouch-
safed to us during the past year. ~
Let us thank him for our civil and religious So
cal and domestic enjoyments-let us express our
gratitude for propitious seasons in which the earth
has yielded her increase, and the labors of the
husbandman have been well rewarded-that a
plentiful supply of food has been stored up for
man and beast-and that restitution and want are
scarcely known in our land-let us be thankful
that the ravages of disease have been averted,
aud that the year has been distinguished for the
health and happiness and prosperity of our peo-
pie.
Let us acknowledge our obligations to kind
Providence, which has cast our lot in n land
blessed with institutions of government which
have hitherto secured TO our rights and liber-
ties-nstitutions which enable the people peace
ably TO correct any defect abuses in the admin
istration of the government without resort to vi
olence or bloodshed, or revolution. And let us
humbly and reverently pray that our hearts may
be deeply impressed with a sense of our obliga-
tons TO Him for these rich blessings, and that
they may be continued TO us and to our posterity
foreycr-that we may be preserved from pestilencc
ana from war. and from civil commotior-that
true and useful knowledge may continue to be
diffused, and that our people may ever be dstin-
guiShed for their hatred and rejection of the
wrong, and their love and practice of the right.
In testimony whereof, have caused the
{ L. 81 Great Seal of the State TO be affixed TO
these presents, and signed the same with
! my hand.
Done at lansing this twenty-ffth day of Octo-
Der, n. D. 1856, and the Independence of the Unit
ed States of America the eightyfrst.
BY the Governor, KlNSLEY S. BINGHAM.
ELECTION REsuLTs.-The crisis has pass
ed. The ides Of November came and with
it the privilege Of freemen in selecting
from their ranks men whom it is their delight
to honor and elevate to the position of rulers.
Agreeably to our previous notice the duty
now remains for us to give the details of the
result of the election, so far as intelligence
has reached us. We are disappointed in the
result of tho issue, in the State and county.
We rejoice, however, that we have it in our
power to announce the triumphant election
of JAMES BUCHANAN to the Presidential
Chair. The following are the returns that
have reached us from the several States, and
we think them reliable:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
A MODERATE Thouen Complete vIcro


A MODERATE THoueH COMPLETE VIcTo-
RY.-Mr. BUCHANAN is elected President by
small majority, but q majority which an
swers every purpose. 1t gives our party en-
tire and undisputed control of the Govern
ment The policy Of the nation will be the
policy Of the democratic party. The Foreign
Ambassadors, the Cabinet, the municipal and
executive officers, will also be democratic
We, personally, could not be better satisfied
with the result. There is danger in a sweep
ing victory. 1t makes party proud, care
less, and often reckless Its policy is too Of
ten immature and rash, whereas hard fought
battle, and moderate victory, will show lis
the importance of caution, prudence, and a
wise and just administration Of affairs. Mr..
BUCHANAN will go into office with his party
in the minority in eleven States of the Union.
By conservative, peace and harmony pre-
serving policy, he can restore that party to
power in almost every one of those States, in
less than two years. Cool and judicious men
will be called to his councils. The party will
not be torn down, but built up. Thousands
of good Democrats, who have left our ranks,
WIZ w WIN UdSh. lc az IIdJiOu WHICH NOW
racks the Union to its centre, will cease, and
oil will be poured upon the troubled waters.
1t will be the object of such an administra-
ton to enforce and carry out, in its letter and
spirit, the glorious platform of our principles,
and especially that which condemns and re-
dukes the agitation of the Slavery Question.
Slavery is said to be the one stupenduous tri-
al and peril Of our National Life. The agi-
tation Of the slavery question is certainly the
peril of the democratic party. We have
passed the peril and escaped with our lives.
The experience will be worth an untold weight
of gold to our leaders, 1t is lesson Of wis
dom to our rulers. We prophecy everything
of good from the result. We have discover
ed where the enemy is strong, and where we
are weak, and hereafter eau avoid being beat
en-, by never exposing our ports to an attack
from the enemy.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12


KANSAS WILL BE FREE The destiny of
Kansas will be that of of Free State. The
Presidential election has settled this oues-
ton. The Kansas Aid Societies will now
suspend their operations. Heated and un-
healthy emigration from both sections of the
country will cease, and population will flow
through natural channels. This is all that ID
wanted let matters assume peaceable and
normal state in Kansas and all will be well.
A brood of factious men have been Matching
mischief there; their game is up. The pseu-
do Governors and Senators and Representa-
tives are all finished and dispensed with.
Under the Administration of "Old Buck"
the "scheme of blood" will never be con-
summated. The day of Sharps Rifles is
gone. The hope Of all the Traitors in Kan
sas was the election of Fremont. Their bread
depended upon it. With him for President,
they might have made living without hard
work; now their fair prospects are blghted,
and there is no longer any use for Agitators
in Kansas. Kansas will bleed no longer
What will become of JIM LANE, and ROBIN
SON, and REEDER, and their compatriotss
With BUCHANAN for President, and GEARY
for Governor, how will such men n axe liv-
ing9 The future of Kansas is bright. The
feast Of horrors is closed.
TGrand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
TGrand Rapids Daily Enquirer.

MURDER.-A mysterious case Of murder
has just come to light which took place near
Harlem station OH the Galena railroad. The
murdered man was found on the 2Sth ult.,
between two logs not far from the road, by
farmer Of the neighborhood. He appeared
to be an Irishman about 35 years of age, five
feet six or seven inches in height and weigh
ing lS5 pounds, dark brown hair, no whisk-
ers but heavy beard Of perhaps weeks
growth, scar under the chin about two inches
in length, also a scar on the back of his head,
teeth small and black, hands soft, white, and
unlike those Of a Iaboring man or one much
exposed in the open air. About week be-
fore the discovery Of the deceased, man got
off the train at Harlem to return TO the next
station, for the purpose as he alleges, Of help
ING a friend ont of trouble. He left two car
pet bags or satchels at the depot where they
yet remain uncalled for. 1t is supposed this
person is the murderer Of the man found. A
jury Of inquest was held on the body of the
deceased and verdict rendered of death
from causes unknown, and the body was i'm
mediately inferred. The public, however,
are much dissatisfied with their proceedings
and are disposed to solve the mystery if pos
sibe. Chicago Daily News.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

WHAT WE HAVE GA1NED.-For the last
two years the Republicans have had the
State Government, and majority in the
House Of Representatives. They have now
lost the House, the third important branch of
the Government, and leave the Democracy
with the National Executive and National
Legislature. Thus is our victory complete.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

The Russian Government intends to make
Sevastopol magnificent city. A letter from
constantinople says the attempts made to get
up the fragments of the vessel sunk at the
mouth Of the harbor appears likely to prove
successful.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
Notice of Copartnership.

THE undersigned have this day formed CO.
al Mercantile. Forwarding and Commission bust.
ness under the firm and nam1of Luther g. Hins.
dale at the store recently occupied by Geo. Luther
e 70 @ GEORGE LUTHER,
NORMAN HiSspALE.
Lamont, Aug. IL. 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

A printer once being asked which of Wads-
worth's productions he considered the pretti-
est, replied, his daughter, Dora"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

A woman has been fined $25 in Raleigh,
for going to fashionable soiree in state of
of semi-nudity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

A Congress Of Homeopathic medical men
is to meet at Brussels, some time soon, and
the most eminent Eomeopathists Of Europe
are expected to take part in the proceedings.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

Rhubarb roots, may be benefited and made
to produce earlier in the spring. by covering
them with long manure in the fall, letting it
remain on them till the plants begin to grow
in the spring, when it should be removed,
part at time, from the budding tops, but
left around the roots as fertilizer.
TMichipan Farmer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

The following is list of names of Senator,
Representative, and county officers, elected in
this county, the Republican majority being
about 400:
Senator-Thomas w. Ferry.
Representative--Elias w. Merrill.
Sherif-Curtis w. Gray. ,a
Circuit Court Commissioner and Prosecut-
ing Attorney--Moses B. Hopkins.
Treasurer-Timothy Fletcher.
Clerk and Register Of Deeds-James p.
Scott.
Judge of Probate-Augustus w. Taylor
Suweyor-James Sawyer.
Corones-Edward Partridge and Nicholas
Win.
Fish Inspector democrat, unanimously
elected) Samuel L. Bigelow.
The Republicans have made clean sweep
of the State. They have elected four Con-
gressmen and great majority of the mem
bers Of the State Legislature.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

Be WHAT You ARE.-lhose who quit
their proper character to assume one that does
not belong to them, are, for the most part, ig-
norant both of the character they leave, and
the character they assume.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

The STATE.-Black rcpublicanism has
made pretty clean sweep of Michigan
There seems no reason to doubt the election
of the black republican candidates in all the
congressional districts, and both branches Of
the legislature will be largely black republi-
can. We append reported inajorities on the
electoral ticket:
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

ments. Yankee Notions, Groceries, Provisions,
etc. etc, for Fall and Winter trade is now in store
and arriving at Gritlln's
Keeping no books of account, selling for cash,
and having a continually increasing trade, can
and will sell for less profit than ever before. and
warrant the one thousand and one articles Kept
in store, as good as recommended, or refund the
money.
Attention is requested to our large supply OF
Winter Sperm Oil, Machinery, Sweet ana ouve
Oils Boiled and Raw Linseed Oils Varnshes.
Camphcne, Turpentne, Burning Fluid ana Aico-
hol
We have over one thousand gallons OF tne
above in store Two hundred kegs and cans of
the various qualities of Pure White Butiao Lead;
New Jersey Snow White Zinc, Paris Green ana
Hampden Green lin oil and all other coiorS, Win
every description of Painters Tools,
Also n small stock of Medicinal Wines, Brandy,
Wofe's Aromatic Schnappes. and Scotch Ale.
Sweets Flour. Middlings, Buckwheat Flour on
hand in any quantity. ,, c.,,.u,,, hror.
Oct 26 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

Considering the magnitude Of the fore
going figures, we are constrained to inquire
what becomes of this immense product of our
forests But when we consider the innumer-
able farms TO the westward to be found, vii
lagos in the course of building, older ones
largely increased in size, we no longer
doubt the magnitude and Importance of that
branch Of business in the Queen City of the
West. a.a t'f
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

The span of bays which draw Louis Ma
poleon's carriage through the streets Of Paris,
were raised 10y gentleman in Lewis county,
New York, aud cost $4,000 each. So say
Che papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

A man never forgets an insult to his pride
or purse; a woman to her beauty or love.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

Thrbes, in Europe, presents ruins twenty
six miles around.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

An old maid was once asked to subscribe
TO a newspaper. She answered no, she al
ways made her own news.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

EE" Our attention has been recently call
ed to an article in the Chicago Democratic
Press giving some interesting statistics in re-
lation to the grain and lumber trade Of that
city, during the present season of navigation,
which is now about closing.
The following table is given to exhibit the
amount of grain shipped from Chicago, by
lake, during the present and last season, from
the opening of navigation to the 4th of Oc-
tohor zach year.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

To form faint idea of the entire amount
of grain received at that port during the
present season, we must not forget to consid-
er, in addition to the above, the amount ship
ped by railroad, both prior and since the
opening of navigation, the quantity con-
su,ned at the various distileries, supplies for
city consumption, as well as the immense
quantity destroyed by the burning of Pome-
roy q Cos warehouse. Taking these consid-
erations as the basis Of our Judgment, we are
ready to conclude that Chicago, if not already
such, is soon destined to become the greatest
grain mart of the United States, ifnot of the
whole world.
The lumber business, also, during the pres
ent year shows q most extraordinary increase,
as may be seen by the following table of the
transaction in that branch of business during
the present and past year. up to Oct. 4th:
1856 1856
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

REJoIcE.-A Democrat should be one of
the proudest and happiest of men. There is
not single Department Of the National
Government, but will be under the charge of
his Party. He can say,-and boast,-that
the History of the Government is history
of his party. He may well feel as if he was a
part of that history also. He belongs to the
Modest Party, which rules the Nobest Ma
ton, upon which the sun shines. Next to
being an American Citizen, comes our pride
and our joy, that we belong to the National
and Triumphant Democracy.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

lE Election is over. Whatever Of de-
sign, intrigue and treachery, there may have
been of conspicuous leaders with their dupes
and tools, if efficient, has been unmasked at
the canvass, and can be Enthusiastically traced
to their respective agents. The selfshness of
some politicians predominates to such an ex-
tent over the principles they profess to advo-
cate, that they arc impclled to resort to
treacherous means, to gain their election, in
the particular party in which they are nolni-
mated. They seem to forget how they were
nominated, and the responsibilities attending
that nominations; that it is by convention
of delegates from all parts Of the county and
district, for the purpose of selecting some per-
son competent TO perform the duties of an of
flee, they as citizens of the county own and
control, in which may be transacted any bust
ness relative to property or other matters, ac-
cording to each department.
They are servants Of the people, and not
masters; and they are expected to be faith
full and worthy. Under our constitution we
have several offices to be filled in the same
manner and at the same time, at least in the
county, by an election; and accordingly such
office is provided for 10y the nominating con-
vention. Can it be believed that such con
vention would nominate men who would
truckle or trihe with their interests? Would
they place men to protect and preserve their
property, which every man holds dear, unless
they had implicit confidence in them? Do
they not have equal confidence in all of the
nominees? Are they not all nominated by
the same convention? and can any two or
more combine tn defeat any one Of that nom
ination, especially Of the same party, without
violating the most sacred rights and prvle-
ges of all the inhabitants Of the county who
made that nomination? And, if they have
proved faithleSs to their brother candidates
Of their respective parties to secure their own
election, have not the people of the county
and districts the strongest reason to suppose
they will prove alike faithless with the trusts
imposed in them in their official capacities
How can true expression of the people be
given when such systems of bargain and sale
are resorted to, as we have recently witnessed ?
How can the rights Of man and property be
respected and justice maintained on a true
bass--which is the design Of politics-as
long as such duplicity and intrigue is practic-
ed They have no such right; it is in viola
ton Of the rights and claims Of free people,
and little better than the principles of bar
barsn where individualism is the object.
Although the practice seems to be proven
bal, it does not follow there is no remedy.
The certain detection will furnish as certain
remedy. The honest voter is not to be de-
ceived again, especially by the same individ-
ual. He is sensible he has been trihed with
that his ballot is too sacred trust to be plac-
ed at the disposal Of intriguing deceivers
and when an opportunity is presented to re.
move such men, you will find him on the
right side =
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
[Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.

The Pacific steamship Company, running
in connection with the Panama railroad, has
been very prosperous this season. It's net
earnings for the past year has been about
100000, which will afford dividend of
20 ~ cent and leave a surplus. 1t is report
ed that the spare steamships of this Compa-
ny will be put on the Tchuntepec route when
the road is completed, which will be about
the lst Of January. There will be a running
of about 5000 miles by this route.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12
GOOD NEWS +! +!

NO MATTER whether Buchan-
an or Fremont Is elected Presi
dent, one thing is CERTAIN,
viz:
That a large stock Of the best
quality of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals and Surgical Instru-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-12

INVALUABLE REMEDIEs-Here are a few
simple remedies for very prevalent disorders,
which we have no hesitation in recommend
ing as infaliole:
For sea sickneSs-stay at home.
For drunkenness-drinkc cold water.
For health-lake ayers Pills"
For accidents-keep out of danger.
To make money advertise in the Times.
For coughs and colds-take Cherry Pecto-
raj.
To keep out of jail--pay your debts.
TO be happy-subscribe for newspaper
To please all--mind your own business.
To have good conscience-pay the print
or
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-07-09
Fraudulent Stock Issues.

The New York Cou, Of appeals have
reversed the Judgment of the Superior
Court Of New York in the case Of the
New Haven Rail Road Company. The
decision goes tie full length OF holding
that the company is no, liable in any form
for the spurious stock issued hy Schuyler.
This decision may be good law, though
We doubt il it has the recommendation of
even legal and technical accuracy, bat is
certainly questionable in a moral point oi
view, and dsprivcs the public "f great
safeguard against fraud Joy making il atone
the sufferer from over OF fraudulent ISSUES
Of stock, whist the Company, through
whose negligence u dishones, agent Was
enabled to perpc,raie the wrong, escapes
the penalty of responsibility. II Com
pany eau place its President or agent in
such position that he may Tor years pur
sue course Of fraud, throwing upon the
market thousands of shares Of fraudulent
stock, which, coming through the legal
office Of issue, and bearing about il al the
marks of genuineness, at once disarms
suspicion, and, when the s,upenIous cheat
Is detected, can disown lis responsibility
for these acts Of it. officers, aud tell the
deluded purchasers that they mast put up
with the loss which the Company's crini
nal negligence had assisted in fastening
nPon them, where is the protection If the
/ public against similar frauds, aud what is
to induce the corporations themselves to
place sucI checks over their officers as will
render their occurrence impossible. AS
plain question of tie morals, the evil of
the decision is undoubled, and IL it be re-.
ccive,l as cstablished law, dealing in s,ocls ;
VIII become even more venturesome
game than mt present.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-07-09
For the Lancaster Lcdg
Kansas Meeting.

In pursuance Of n previous notice in the
Ledger, large number Of citizens assem-.
blcd in the Court House, on the first Mon
day in July, TO take into consideration the
propriety and necessity of adopting some
measures that would in effect be productive
of raising men and money, in aid of the
Southern cause in Kansas On motion
made by John Williams, Esq, and second
ed by Mr., Jchn ID. Wylie, the Hon. William
McKenna was called to the chair, aud w.
NJ. Connors appointed Secretary. Mr. Will
liams explained the object Of tho meeting,
and in an earnest, able and patriotic address,
urged upon the people of Lancaster the ne
cessity of prompt and immediate action in
the matter. lie would 20 for raising men
and money, 10 be scIt to the support Of the
pro-slavery party. Messrs. p. II. Ham.
mond, Geo. McC. Withcrspoon, John w.
Cooke and }. T. X Belk, addressed the meet.
ing, each i'll n very appropriate manner, cx-
pressing willingness to co operate with
the friends of the measure, and TO contrib
ute their aid ard influence in raising the
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