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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.-Ihe Board OF
Supervisors for the county of Ottawa, as
sembled at the urt-House, yesterday. Our
county Legislature by no means experience the
delay in effecting an organization that seems
to aff1ict the model legislature at Washington.
The Hon. R. w. DUNCAN presides with a
grace and dignity that ensures him the res
pect of the body polite, and his close atten-
ton to the duties of presiding officer will en-
able the Board to transact business with COM
mendable dispatch. We understand the sub
iect of the removal of the county seat will
come up for discussion; but it is extremely
doubtful whether any thing can be effected
by the present Board, in that respect such a
diversity of opinion seems to exist as to the
most desirable point for a permanent location.
The impression seems to prevail, with some,
that Ottawa Centre is entitled to considera-
ton from its central position and its excellent
location for such purpose, enjoying, as it
does, an elevated position and consequent
purity of atmosphere and possessing numerous
fountains of water, pure as those which gush
from the granite hills of New England, and
conducive, in the highest degree, to the health
of its inhabitants. Besides these advantages
it is easy of access, or can readily be made SO
to every portion of the county.
Eastmanvlle, beautiful map of which
may be seen in the Registers Office, also pre-
sents inducements for being honored as de-
sirable site for the erection of county build
ings, in ftaura 1t is certainly fit place, as
far as beauty and convenience Of location is
concerned, but some may object to it on the
ground of its being five miles from the geo
graphical center of the county; it being de-
sirable, if the site is moved at all, to seek as
central location as possible.
Again, taking into consideration the rapid
advances made and still making at Steel's
Landing, in enterprises of almost every use
full character which far excels those made in
any other place in the county-without Hol-
land claims the palm in this respect-that
village seems to offer the best claim to be
selected as the location; but the same objec-
ton may be urged in respect to this point
that may be brought against Eastmanville.
The only work that remains for us to do, is
to petition that wisdom and unity may per-
wade the counsels of the Board and wait
patiently the result.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

RAILROAD FUEL GETTING ScARcE.-The
price of wood is continually rising in the
Eastern States. And the Railroad compa-
MES will soon be driven to adopt some other
kind of fuel. Thus, on the Western or Bos-
ton and Albany Railroad, the bill for fuel
last year exceeded that Of the previous one
by $4,000, and that of the previous year
exceeded that of 1852 by $4,000. The
New York and Erie Railroad in the month
of October, consumed 1876 cords of wood
or about 10 miles of cord wood four feet
high and four feet wide, which cost $4,000.
At this rate 1876 miles of cord wood are de-
stroyed in the course of year by this road.
This is good deal faster than it grows. In
England, the only fuel used is coke local
charcoal) In this country coke has been
experimental with and condemned on seve-
raj of our Railroads. The Scientific Ameri-
can gives it as its opinion that as good coke
for fuel can be made from some kinds of
American Goals. A perfect anthracite coal
burning locomotive is the desideratum.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09
New HAVEN. Dec. "a.

MURDER.--Justus Matthews, workman,
was found dead this morning in the western
suburbs of the city, with his throat cut and
wrists tied. He was in the house of Rhoda
Wakeman, and had been connected with a
band of MiIlerites, or Spiritualists, or some
thing Of that kind. Seven of the brethren
have been arrested, on suspicion of murder,
and are in prison.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

SENDING GUNPowDER FROM ENGLAND TO
RUssIA.-We condemn the Yankees for do
inc contraband business with Russia, but
forget that Russia at this moment is obtain
ing materials of war from Englshmen. The
trade is most extensive in the north, and we
regret to say the number engaged in it is
incredibly large. The terrible fire at New
castle-on-Tyne is not yet forgotten? No
body will tell in Newcastle, but hundreds in
Newcastle know that the fire originated in
in an explosion of yellow alkal. Now, vel
low alkali was disguised name for saltpetre
and nitre, which was shipped to the North of
Europe in large quantities, and thence for
warded to Russia On its arrival nothing
was required to make it into powder but
proper addition of charcoal.
Liverpool Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The Jury at Marshall, in the case of D. G.
Horton for the murder of j. B. Wiley, on
Tuesday last brought in verdict of guilty
of murder in the first degree. A motion
for new trial was made by defendants coun-
sci. DAILY Herald
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The State of Maine now boasts of owning
fleet of merchant vessels, valued at fifty
millions Of dollars, and greater than the COM
mercial marine Of any European power,
Great Britain alone excepted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

A new line of ocean steamers has recently
been projected by the Belgian government,
to play between Antwerp and New York
-Four propelers for this line are in course Of
completion--the first of which, the Belgiue,
will be dispatched from Antwerp on the Slst
inst. The Others will follow at stated intervals
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

GEORGE LAW DELEGATEs.-The N. Y.
Tribune is informed by gentleman who
"knows the ropes" that GEORGE LAW is car
rying all before him in the election of dele
egates by the Know Nothing councils of
New York State to the Know Nothing Pres
dental convention to be held at Philadel-
phia on the 22d of February.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

ALEXANDER VAN HUMBoLr who is known
all over the world for his learning, now re-
sides at Berlin, Prussia, aged IS years, still
vigorous still seeking for wisdom as II hid
treasure, still writing books to increase hui
man knowledge and let his light shine. He
has massive mind; wonderful perseyer-
ance His education is not yet completed.
Noble old man! May he celebrate his cen
tennial on earth! His name will never die.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

Bayard Taylor is engaged in the prepare,
ton of Encyclopedias Of Modern Trayel
to comprise the results of the researches
made by eminent travellers from the time Oh
Humboldt to DR., Kane. It's to be publish
ed early next Autumn.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The Kenosha Wis. Tribune says that q
party of Engineers are at work making a
thorough survey of Kenosha Harbor, its
length, breadth and capacity generally, under
the order of Col. Graham Of the Topograph-
ical Bureau, with view to the location of
the United States Naval Station. 7,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The N. Y. Herald says there will be no
need of soup-houses during the present win
ter in New York. The falling off in emf
grafton, the better employment of working
people, and the abundance of food in the
country, will prevent the recurrence of the
sad straits to which the poor were driven last
wear. lc
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

We understand that the report of Mr..
Wallace, the Engineer who is employed in
making the preliminary survey from Sagi-
nav to Battle Creek, will be ready next
month. The Saginaw Enterprise says he
has run the line from Owasso to Lansing
and so on to Battle Greek. Mr.. Wallace is
uow compelled to delay the work for a short
time on account of sickness, but expects to
be able, in few days to run the line from
Owosso to Saginaw. Grand Rapids Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

GEN. LAFAYETTE SWIMMING FOR HIS LIFE.
From Floyd's forthcoming Steamboat Direct
Dry, we learn that Gen. Lafayette came very
near losing, during his last visit to the United
States. The steamer Mechanic, on which he
had embarked at Nashville, struck a snag on
dark and tempestuous night Of the sth of
January, 1926, when twenty miles below
Louisville, tearing out her entire hull, and
causing her to sink out of sight in less than
five minutes. Captain Hall rushed to Gen.
Lafayette's stats-room, kicked open the door,
and had barely time to hurry the old hero to
the hurricane deck, before water was all
around them. General Lafayette was too
feeble to swim any distance, but managed to
keep himself afioat until rescued by the yawl.
He lost his hat, clothes and fine carriage,
and came very near losing his life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
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LEI GRAND HAVEN, MICHGANs
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JAN'Y. 0. 1885,.
PREsrpENr's MEssAoE.-We are gratified

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-We are gratifed
in being able to furnish our subscribers with
an " Extra" containing the Presidents Mes
sage, at so early day after its presentation
to Congress. As will be noticed, it is quite
voluminous, bnt an extremely well written
document, worthy Of careful perusal by ev-
cry one interested in the great and leading
measures of government, and the policy that
is being pursued in all our relations, both for
eign and domestic. The view taken of the
Kanzas- Nebraska affair is indeed liberal to
both parties concerned, and claims the atten-
tive consideration of friend and foe.
We should have been much gratifed to
have seen, in the Message of the President,
something favorable to an appropriation for
the improvement of our rivers and harbors,
under some salutary restrictions and regula-
tons, because we believe the commercial in
terest of the entire country demands it; but
we have not the least doubt, should the House
be so fortunate as to effect an organization,
the subject will be agitated at length, and an
opportunity afforded the President to sign a
bill for liberal appropriation for that pur-
pose, or assign his reasons for vetoing the
same. Already our Senators have signifed
their intention of bringing the subject up for
consideration at the earliest opportunity
Originating in such source the subject must
claim consideration commensurate with its
importance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The Galena and Chicago Railroad Com
pany has declared dividend of seventeen
per cent, payable on the first of February
next.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

Martin Kozta, the naturalized Hungarian,
has stuck out an attorneys shlnge' al 0al-
weston, Texas,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

Van Dieman's Land no longer exists the
Queen having acceded to apetitlon rom ,ne
colony praying TO have the name changed !"
"Tasmania."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The total length of the Mississippi and its
tributaries, is $1,000 miles, which is more
than twice the equatorial circumference of
the earth. a,io rrr
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

No Speaker yet elected. The last vote
taken resulted precisely as previous ones, no
organization is expected for weeks to come
So mote it be.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

The Missouri Legislature adjourned on the
18th ult., without electing United Ststes
Senators.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

L1rERARY.-Literary exercises, consisting
of Compositions and Declarations, at the
school room on Tuesday evening next, wealth
err permitting. Parents, those taking part in
the exercises are your children. Favor them
with your presence.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

A new Odd Fellows Hall was dedicated
at Corrunna on the 22d inst. Rev. Geo.
TAYLOR, of Flint, delivered the address.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

Messrs Aver and King, implicated in the
robbery of the $4,000 from the Express Co.
were conveyed to Albany to-day on the re-
quision of Gov. Clark. 3 :, .s. lh.9
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

In the case of Arrison, of torpedo notorie-
ty, on trial at Cincinnati, the Jury could not
agree; eight being for acquittal and four for
conviction. r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-09

SERIOUS AccIDENr.-On Wednesday last
serious accident occurred in the town Of
Paris, six miles from this city. Ayoung
man aged Is years, son of Mr.. Nicholas
Carlton, was chopping down tree, in COM
pany with another young man. AS the tree
was falling it struck another tree and swerv-
ed from the position in which it was expec-
ted to fall, striking young Carlton, knocking
him down, and crushing his right arm to a
Jelly, and the but of the tree foot thick,
resting on his head, forcing the latter into
the ground. The skull was somewhat frac-
tured, but, strange to tell, the head was com
paratively uninjured. The young man with
him chopped off the log, and endeavored to
roll it from Cartons, all the time supposinp
that the latter was dead, but he could moi
move the log, and was forced to 90 mile
and half to obtain assistance. When the
log was rolled away, it was ascertained that
Carlton was alive. He was accordingly con
veyed home, and message sent for DR.
Bliss, of this city. The doctor proceeded tc
the house Of the wounded man Immediately
and before leaving him was convinced that
unless some unforeseen event occurred, Carl
ton would recover. On Thursday the doctor
again visited the sufferer, with the intention
of amputating his arm, should he be in 6
proper condition to have that operation per-
formed.
P. s. DR.. Bliss amputated the arm O
young Carlton on Thursday afternoon, and
the patient is doing as we'll as can be expect
ed. Grand Rapids Herald, 2sth
The superiority of the American inven
tive genius, not only over that of oul
English progenitors, but indeed of all othel
nations has become too tangible to be disput
ed. 1t was notorious at the Worlds Fail
in London, that the Americans far outstrip
ped all others in the useful inventions which
they supplied. We beat the English in yes
sells, railroads, telegraphs and manufacturers
by power. We are beating them in the sci
entific arts of Chemistry and Medicine, as We
have long beat the rest of mankind. A new
and practical proof of this assertion, is shown
in the fact that the principle remedies of the
Allied armies of the East are furnished from
the laboratory of our own countryman. DR.
J. G. AVER, of Lowell is filing orders for i'm
mence quantities of his Cherry PICTORIAL ant
Cathartic Pills, for both the land and sea
forces in Turkey. His medicines have
been tried and approved by those in power
who have found them the most reliable
which they could procure for the exigencies
in which they were to be employed.
N. Y. City Times.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-04
NAsHyILLE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

rESE third volume of this Work be put in Press in
neat complete Directory Of KnoxvilIe Chattanooga
Clasville, Tenn also of Huntsvile Aha Business and
Firms OF other towns and villages in Tennessee
North Alabama aud North Georgia win be inserted their
BY this principal Districts of trade center
ing at Nashyille will ind great convenience and facility
Nashville Knoxville, Chattanooga Carksve and Hunts
vile are beautiful cities, growing rapidly In Intelligence
wealth, commerce and manufactures Indeed, the entire
State gave such indications prosperity in every in
teresing elemen: of greatness, at this time.
The facilities for publishing hooks of every kind at Nash
ve in style not inferior city, together several
experience in this line By the Author
any that the forthcoming work will give satsfacon His
published IN any cworhy of the large Book Concern of
the M. K. Church of Nashville. ~
Thisvoume will contain from 800 10 400 pages Price
per copy to subseroers-about the cost Of getting up
Having circulation to 1000 copiss it will be an
admirable medium for Advertisers.
Come, gentlemen, if please send your Cards i'm me-
diaely Professional Merchants Manufacturers
every kind, send in your Cards
Inc ioowlng are our reduced rates for Advertising viZ
Five lines whole measure and copy of Directory 90
0ne-fo1rh page whole" 49,. 500
Come, gentlemen do not wait for us to call on YOU An
send In this morning ct once, if you please.
We must visit all the above named cities January.
You are aware that II Is slow and resOme work to
every and call every house you send
in your orders this morning. then Cnatta
good style by the hrst of January Our brethren Of the Press
in the above named cities will please insert this letter. call
attention to ii and receive ORDERS &c. We will be 'bobbin'
IL Orders for copies and advertising are solicited from
any quarter Ofhe Union and will prompt aen-
ton if accompanied VITA the cash good reference. City
containing it, shall have notice of their copy
Directory and our gratitude. address
JOHN p. CAMPBkLL, Editor and Proprietor,
- Nashville Directory, Nashville, Tennessee,
dee4-dI .H1a Box 457 Post ONCE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-04
OURSELVES.


II has been our good fortune to receive numer-
GUS congrstulatoFy and complimentary letters from
different portions of the State, thanking for
energy and zeal in the recent canvass We feel
that these encouraging words are much more val
ued by Us than deserved. True, we labored with
hearty good will aud whatever of ability we pos
sessed, and feel well assured that our paper, as
well as the democratic press generally, was Of
marked service to the common cause for which SO
many were battling; but we feel that it was the
cause Itself more than all its important agencies
that contributed principally to the result. Moth
ing under heaven but the impressive fact that the
Democracy were right and their opponents were
lUrong enabled us to combat successfully the
anomalous conglomeration of all the factions and
isms led on by desperate means to desperate
ends -
Whatever we did, we did eheerfully, gladly
We were, perhaps, more deeply impressed with
the magnitude and importance of the issue than
those less familiar with the current events that
were Transporting in different portions of the
country. Our constant communication with all
parties in their different relations, as received
through the medium of our exchanges and other
the majority of our readers. To the extent Of
our resources, therefore, we left no means I'M
spared to arouse the people and direct their exer-
tions in the proper channel
To know that in an hour of triumph the great
heart of our noble party beats warmly for US is a
pleasure that few things in life can equal.
The importance of well conducted journal in
the advancement of any party or interest is sell
dom over estimated. Our opponents have gener-
ally understood this better than the democracy-
Their cause required more extrsneous help, and
as a consequence they have established more pa
pers and supported them more literally than the
democrats. This ought not TO be- 1t is per-
hitting Error to obtain undue advantage over
Truth, and frequently, for the time to misleAd
the popular will
The editors of this paper have but one favor to
ask Of the democracy in return for whatever they
may have contributed to the recent result-thet
they will give US better opportunity in the iu
ture to contribute to the same great end. This
can only be done by lending helping hand in
extending the circulation of our paper. We are
ambitious of this end-to commune weekly with
the great democratic family around their fires sides
Ito keep their minds mbued with the true dem
ocrstic faith and their hearts warmed with genu-
inc democratic fire. Give US this privilege and
we shall feel truly that power in the State
and an auxiliary in the cause Of right. Who
could ask for a prouder privilege or aspire to a
greater honor --.r
Our friends have done much for us in this re-
spect, but, without material inconvenience they
can do much more; and in thus rewarding us they
help our common cause Win they do it?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-04
THE ANGORA GOAT.

correspondent of the Journal Of Commerce,
writing from Constantinople, gives some particu.
lars relative to an attempt towards nsturalzing in
America the Angora goat as has been done with
the Cashmere goat and is now in progress with the
camel:
Angors gaots hair is called at Constsntinople
Siftik AID values at the present period IS psstres
per oke of % lbs. Besides the hair, the skins of
the goat are sold for rugs in the Bszaars of Con-
staptinopIe and Smyrne, dyed red, blue and yellow
and are beautiful articles for parlors and bed cham
beers. There is also sold here some skins of the
Angors goat, half breeds, which are always of o
brown color, and these probably come from Konish
where Tournefort mentions the goats as being all
brown or black. These half breeds are frequently
driven from the neighborhood of Angors to Con-
stantinopie, with other common goats ard sheep
for Strengthening, and l have remarked that they
are always tall and of brown color, their heects
shorter and coarser than those of the finer breed
In conclusion, / would state that a small flock
of pure Angora goats has just been shipped to the
United States, by Mr.. Brown, the dragoman of
the Legation. The flock are twenty-five in NUM-
Der; six ofthe goats bucks with very tall horns
and the remainder does; nearly all with young.
learn that they are destined for the States OF New
York and Ohio, and Mr.. Brown believes that the
hills in the neighborhood of Chillcothe, Ohio, will
be suitable for the breeding of THU. curious and
valuable anmal. BE procured them recently from
Angora, at g cost of about ten dollars a piece.
Having found the means of procuring these goats
from Angora without much trouble, he will, be in.
forms me, be able to procure others for any of his
countrymen in the United States DESTROYS of max.
ing the experiment of raising them there.
There is species of sheep near the Lake of
Van in Asia Minor, which produces q wool much
resembling the goats hair. 1t costs only Is piss.
tress the oke of 23 lbs, and is sent to the United
States in the place of Tlftik.