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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

The TRoY.-We are informed by Mr.. Cur
LER, of the firm of CUTLER & WARTS, that
the Troy is now in the dry dock at Chicago,
undergoing repairs, and will be here to-day,
with the goods taken from her while aground,
the same having been taken to Chicago by
sail. No part of her freight will be lost ex-
cepting 1000 barrels of salt and $50 barrels
water lime. The nails and iron thrown over
board has been recovered. Great credit is
due Capt. WARREN, the mate and crew, for
the unwearied and almost superhuman exer-
tons made by them in rescuing the Troy
from her perilous position. The labor was in
deed worthy the men, and nobly was it ac-'
complished. The Troy leaves on Thurs
day evening for Buffalo.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

m- We publish this week the premium
list of the Ottawa County Agricultural So
ciety. 1t is an omen of future good to the
farming interests of the county. The infu-
ence exerted thereby will be a highly benefi-
cial one. Now is favorable time for those
to become members who have not already
done SO. We regret that the Executive
Committee did not keep up little better
with the spirit Of the age, and institute a
premium for the plumpest, rosiest, best look
ing, smartest infantile hero or heroine that
can be found in the county. We know of
some-and there are doubtless others that
we don't know-who do ample honor, in all
respects, to father, mother, and county. Let
them be noticed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

Coop NEws-THE CARS WILL SOON BE.
HERE The New York Tribune, of Satur-
day, contains the following news in relation
to the D. d M. Railroad. There seems to be
no good ground for disbelieving the report:
"Mr Stewart, of Detroit, contractor on
some of the western roads, who returned in
the Asia, negotiated, while in London, about
S3,25O,0O0 of bonds for the Detroit and Mil
waukee road, and for the Port Sarnia road.
Of this amount 81 100000 was for the De-
troit and Milwaukee LIST mortgage bonds, at
about 90. They were taken by the friends
Of the Great Western road, of which the De-
troit road is a/direct western extension. The
exchange for this amount will be drawn. du-
ring this month
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

Gy- The Rev. Mr.. MERRILL has been
preaching several discourscs, recently, to the
inhabitants Of our village. We should Judge
him man of superior talent and attainment,
and well calculated to please and benefit his
hearers. Hope he may be the choice of our
citizens as their future minister.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

M The following resolutions were pass
ed at the late Democratic State Convention
which assembled at Jackson, on the 9th inst,
for the nomination of candidates Cor State
Officers:
Resol0ed, That the democratic party of
Michigan to-day renews its VOWS Of fidelity to
the Union and the constitution, and declares
its unqualified approval Of and adherence to
the platform of principles adopted by the
democratic national convention held at Gin
cinnati in June last.
ReSolved, That JAMES BUCHANAN is a
profound statesman, whose whole life exhib-
its unwavering devotion to the welfare Of his
country that his election to the Presidency
will prove again the devoted attachment of
the popular heart to the political institutions
under which this nation has progressed in all
the elements of greatness as never nation
progressed before; and that the triumph of
the principles and measures he is pledged to
sustain will secure to the confederacy that re-
pose it SO much needs, and which is so neces-
sary to the perfect prosperity and happiness
of the people. That JOHN G. BRECKEN-
RIDGE is worthy lieutenant Of such chief
"a gallant son of gallant State-a rising
statesman, wise as brave, brilliant as profound.
Reyol0ed, That the present is a contest of
sectionalism against nationality. That, shall
sectionalism succeed, the bands which have
bound the States in unity will be loosened if
not severed; shall nationality triumph, the
Union will have passed through the most try
ing and dangerous crisis that has ever threat
ened its stability.
Resolved, That the bill for the pacifcation
and admission of Kansas, lately passed by the
Senate, is wise, just and fair measure, de-
signed and calculated to secure immediate
peace to that Territory, distracted by foreign
and internal collision, and 10
bring it into the Union on terms of perfect
equality with the original States, with such
a constitution as a majority Of her bona tide
settlers shall desire.
Resolved, That the State administration
Of Michigan has forfeited the popular conf
dence, by reason of its disregard of constltu-
tional obligations; its reckless and IMPROVE
dent legislation; its creation of unnecessary
and sinecure Offices its payment of construct
i've mileage and salaries; its mal-administra-
ton of the treasury, and the conversion of
the public money to private speculative pur-
poses; its general misconduct of the affairs
Of the departments of the government; its
attempts at bribery of the press and conup-
lion of individuals; and its palpable disre-
gard of all public interests.
Resolved That the democratic party, now,
as ever, aiming to protect sound public morals
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

EE~ Our book table is graced this week
with the United States Magazine, and Jour-
nal, Leslie's New York Journal, and Go
dey's Lady's Book, for September. All ex-
cellent-capital.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20
STATE OFFICERS:
NOR DHEITS Ell CH

STATE OFFICERS:
For Governor, ALPHEUS FELCH.
Lieut. Governor EDWIN H. LOTHROP.
C. Secretary of State, FITZ HENRY STEVENS.
" State Treasurer, ROBERT NJ. 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??, 1856-08-20

CoNeREss-The House has not agreed to
discontinue the Kansas prosecutions. The
proposition introduced by Mr.. Orr to pay the
members of our national legislature $4,000
for the entire Congress, covering the present,
was passed. The mileage of members re-
mains the same as now-deduction to be
made for voluntary absence and the books
for members to be paid out of their compen-
sation. Congress adjourned yesterday.
No foreign news Of Importance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

Premium List of the Ottaaco County Agricultural
Society, for the year 1856, to be awarded at meir
Annual Far to be held at Lamont on The 24th
and 25th of September merit
JUDGEs-M. HARRIS, II. LILLE and X. ROBERTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

"A letter from a reliable source informs
us, that, since the late Republican meeting in
Berlin, an entire democratic neighborhood in
Polkton, Ottawa county, have cume out open
ly for FREMoNT and Freedom. Thus speeds
the good cause with the progress of truth"
Eg- The above article appears in the
Grand Rapids Duly Eagle, of the 14th inst.
Our friend AARON seems to be admirably
posted up in the political affairs of Ottawa
County. We regret that blindness and even
deafness seem to result from the late inham-
nation of his optics. We had hoped that
the malady was entirely healed; but his re-
port in relation to the paucity of numbers at
the Democratic County Convention at La
mont, and Immediately following that the
statement that there were 1000 persons pres
ent at the republican mass meeting at Berlin,
when one of the most Jealous of the party
acknowledged the attendance of only 400 or
500 at most; and then again the statement
above-of which we have heard nothing, and
as to the truth of which there is not the least
obablity-constrains us to believe he is la
boring under a blurred vision, occasioned by
the peculiar kind of glasses used, or else
species of mental hallucination is dethroning
his better judgment, from which may the
Gods speed his quick recovery
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

PERsoNAL.-We received visit on Thurs
day last from the editor of the Newaygo Re-
publican, who has recently commenced the
publication of paper bearing the above sig
nifcant title, away up, up, up the Muskegon
river, at the head of steamboat navigation, in
the new but very fourishing village of New
aygo. Aside from its political character
and influence, success to the enterprise. 1t is
a good point for the radiation of general intel
ligence. Speaking Of Newaygo, we must
not so far forget our duty as a faithful chron-
icler of current events as to allow without a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

The STATE TIcKEr.-We are happy to
find the choice of the State Convention in
candidates for our suffrages as State Officers
universally approved, and highly commended
by the Democracy.
Indeed, their enviable reputation, earned
by deeds of the past, and their. well estab-
lished characters, as respects sterling integri-
ty and acknowledged ability as statesmen,
entitle them to the high honors in the gift of
the people.
For ourselves we cordially and heartily ac-
quiesce in the nominations, believing that if
elected they will administer the affairs of
State to the entire acceptance of all parties,
and to the best interests of the common
wealth.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20
Gg- Mr.. A. LOOMS, of Townsville, Mich

iCy- Mr.. A. LOOMS, of Townsville, Mich
"a very worthy and estimable gentleman
informs us that while on visit to Waupon
Wisconsin, he had a conversation with cler.
gyman, who, in the course of his remarks
said, +" That sooner than stop preaching pol
tics, he oould stop preaching the gospel'
Now, reader, what do you think of that, in
connection with the sayingof our Savior "My
kingdom is not of this world"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

Have you heard from old Kentuck, tuck, tuck
All honest and true
The Democratic party comes off victori-
Gus by many thousand majorities in the
States of Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and
North Carolina, sure index of the position
the entire South and most of the Northern
States will occupy in November next.
Polk is elected Governor of Missouri
o keep the ball rolling on, on, on,
For Buck and BRECKENRIDGE, too.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

the other, that they may be able to grant
mutually what will tend to enhance the pros
perity and secure the greatest number of re-
al blessings to each.
If these are real and faithful delineations
of the characteristics of true patriot, and
as we wish not only to profess, but in reality
to be one, in all candor, we must say that we
can not with Conscientious adherence to
what we deem requisite to the well being OF
the Union, support men or measures whose
entire influence is only calculated to engender
discord, disunion, and alienation of the SYM
pathy, friendly regard and kind feelings which
should be fostered rather than discountenanc-
led between the two great leading sections OF
our countryside North and the South.
Hence passing by the name of the candi-
date whom we deem entirely sectional one,
we place at the head of our columns the man
whom we deem the chosen of the truly pa
triotic in every section of our beloved coun-
try, believing that he is man who, if elect
ed, will meet out to all, with indiscrimnate
justice, the blessings Of true liberty, and by
adopting policy of moderation and wisdom,
secure to our beloved country a name that
shall be revered and honored from the rising
to the setting sun, and all nations of christ
endom be constrained to call her the blest of
all.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

Also on every other subj ect connected with farm
ing that the committee may deem worthy. All
premium essays will be considered the property of
the society, and no premium awarded if not deem
ed sufficiently meritorous by the committee.
The annual election of officers of the society will
be held at Lamont, at o'clock, p. NJ, on the Sec
ond day of the Fair. Address, at o'clock
By order of the Executive Committee.
June 20, SO. TIMo. EASTMAN, Sec'y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-08-20

CLASS MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
JUDGEs-G REED. A. PECK, NJ L. HOPKINS, ID.
CHAMPION and A. MILNE
All articles not enumerated in the foregoing list
that the committee may deem worthy Of premi
um.
CLASS M-ESSAYS.
JUDGEs-WM. NJ. FERRY, L. M. S. SMITH, and
Rev. WooLCoTT.
Best essay on the cultivation of wheat 10 90
do corn 10 90
do potatoes, 10 90
do ESSAY on raising sheep 10 90
do horses 10 90
do cattle, 10 %
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23

III of them, are, of course, about like men re-
covering from a bed of sickness, and will find It
necessary to be careful iu eating and exercising
for some time.
At the time of the cave in, the four men had
about enough provisions with them TO make d
moderate meal for one person. This is all they
have had in the way of food--nour Of them
drinking any oil except one, whose throat had
became in drinking sulphur water. After
they found themselves closed in from the world,
they deliberately went 10 work and shoveled up
a bed of dry dirt, and when they felt like sleep
ing, prepared the three lamps with oil and laid
themselves on their hard earthen bed. When
they next awoke the lights had burned ont, and
they had none aftprward. They say that they
heard the dlggers outside the whole time, and
for some davs at first called aud pounded 10
make them hrar.
The men when brought ont were entirely
concious ofal! around; and when asked if they
were hungry, replied that they were not much,
but two of them called for tobacco. Two or
three Of them thought themselves able 10 walk
home, but this they were not permlltent to do.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
THE WILD MAN AGAIN.

A correspondent of the Cnddo Gazette, wri-
ting under date of the 2Sth, ult., from Paraiii-
Ia, on Upper Red River; states that thu cold du-
ring the past winter has been ie that region the
Severest within the memory OF man. The river
was frozen solid, the plains presented an unbro-
ken sheet Of SNOW The following story OF an
attempt to capture The famobs wild man, who
has been so often encountered on the borders Of
Arkansas and Northern Louisiana:
sin my travels | met party from your coun-
try in pursuit ofa wild man. They struck his
trail at cane-brake bordering on Brant Lake
and the Sun Flower prairie. learn from one
OF the party that the dogs ran him 10 an arm OF
the lake which was frozen, but not sufficiently
strong TO bear bis weight, which consequently
gave way. He had, however, crossed, and The
dogs were at fault
One Of the party mounted on a fleet horse,
coming up, encouraged the dogs to pursue; bot
found it impossible 10 cross with his hors", and
conc luded to follow the lake around until he
could ascertain the direction taken by the mon
Ster of the forest. On reaching the opposite
side Of the bend he was surprised to see some
thing in the lake like man breaking the ice
with his arms, and fastened, under cover OF the
underground, To the spot where he expected
him to come out. He concealed himself near
the place were he had full view OF him until
he reached the shore, where hr came out and
shook himself. He represents bim as stout,
athletic man, about SIX feet four inches IN
heighth, completely covered with hair OF
brownish cast, about four 10 six inches long
He was we'll muclfd, and ran up the bank with
the heetness ofa deer.
s'He says he could have killed him with his
gun bat the object of the party being 10 take
him alive, and hearing the horns Of hls COM
panions and the bowling of the dogs on The oP-
pose bank Of the lake, he concluded 10 ride up
and head him, so as TO bring him TO bay and
then secure their prize. So soon, however, as
the wildman saw the horse and rider, he rushed
franticallv toward them, and in an instant drag
grd the hunter to the ground and tore him in a
dreadful manner, scratching out one OF hiS eyes
and iniuring the other so much that bis CON-
fades despair of the recovery of his sight, and
biting large pieces out of his shoulders and varl-
Gus parts of his body.
s'The monster then tore off the bride and
saddle from the horse, and destroyed them, and
holding the horse by the name, broke short
+ prce of Saplng, and mounting the animal,
started at full speed across the plains in the dl-
rection Of the mountains, guiding the horse
with his club. The person left with the wound
ed man informed me that the party VAS still
in pursuit. having been joined by band Of
friendly Indians, aud thought that if they could
find place in the mountains not covered with
snow, or a canebrake in the vicinity TO feed
their horses, they might overtake bin in a day
o. two"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
VOL. XIV, NO. 3S.

not to open The bundle for a week, promising
that at that period he would find among ihe.
notes a written inscription, informing him
where 10 dig. Excited with the prospect and
with hopes raised high, he waited The required
time, when 10 his amazement, or opening tie
parcel, be found the money gone, and a piece
Of brown paper left in lis stead. Mr. Fenner
now offers reward OF S500-$200 for the
apprehens ion of the man aud woman, and $500
for The recovery Of the MONEY. il is thought
the thieves belonged TO the gang OF gypsirs Ell
camprd during the week past IN the neghbor-
hood Of Belvidrre. The man and woman pass
ed by lie name of jackson the woman is small
in size, with dark complexion, black hair, sharp
features, fluent in speech, and f.1llows fortune
telling. The man is about fve feet eight inches
in height, well made, with dark complexion,
and sharp features. They had With them FIVE
boys and girl, and travelled in spring truck
wagon with iron axIrs and black cover, drawn
by bay horse large aud spare.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
Select p 1ottru.
Our Whole Country.

The following is one of the standard gems of pa
,otc sentiment, and very appropriate in these times
# sectional and party strife
Who would sever Freedoms shrine
Who would draw the invdous lne7
Though by birth one spot be nine,
Dear is all the rest.
Dear TO me the South's fair land
Dear the central mountain baud
Dear New England's rocky strand,
Dear the glorious West
By our affairs, pure and frees
Ry our laws deep rooted tree;
By the past's dread memory;
BY our Washington
By our common parent tongue,
By our hopes-bright, buoyant, young,
By he tie Of country strong
We will still be one
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
Destruction Es Cape Verde
Islands.

OF all the distressing accounts of human suf-
fering which occasionally reach our happy
shores from other parts of the world, we have
not for long time read one so affecting as that
given below Of the iamishrd and periShinS
condition of the inhabitants of the Cape Verde
Islands The account we insert is contained in
letter from highly respectable officer of the
American navy to his friend in Washington,
and, therefore, may be fully credited;
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
Meeting With a Wife.
The following Interesting incident is taken
from California paper

The following Interesting incident is taken
from California paper:
The arrival of an ocean steamer is always the
scene Of large crowd of spectators al the
wharf. One afternoon when the Panama came
in, tall individual from the mountains, who,
unfortunately had no ticket to secure him ad-
mttance on the deck, stood outside the gate,
watching through its open panne!s with great
anxiety, as though he expected the arrival of
some dear friend. After full hour thus occu-
pied, his heart was gaddened by the approach
of small furniture wagon, containing several
women, among whom he recognized The tra-
lures of one that made him utter an involuntary
ejaculation. The gate was swung back and
the wagon passed out. He worked his way up
TO it amid the dense throng of people, aud ex-
claiming Sarah attracted the attention OF
young woman seated along side OF the driver.
As soon as she saw him, she answered John -
and losing control over herself, fell forward on
the launches of the horse, from which she
rolled sideways into the arms OF fond hus-
band.
Despite the general merrment OF the crowd,
Sarah and John held each other for moment
in a close locked embrace, after which their lips
met, and they indulged in perfect transport Of
kisses.
"Who cares 2" said the honest spouse as
she resumed her seat in the wagon, '!who cares
il they do laugh. He is my dear husband, and
I'll kiss him if all the world stood by"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23
Our Greed.

We love religion, not the priest
We love our country and our God;
We love the man " ho governs least;
Not one who roles with iron rod.
Earh family should be State,
Where all domestic virtues grow;
The heart an empre--then let fate
Attempt in vain its overthrow
We love the farmer, and his toll,
The falisman> of life are there;
We treasure Gods great gift OF soil,
And his creation fair
We love bright gold, that il may strew
Cotenntment in the paths Of care
We hate the man who never knew
That he could have too large a share.
We love both wit and merit fine,
Though poverty their grace unfold;
The diamonds in the dirty mine
Shine just as bright as set in gold.
We love the beautiful, the good
The flushed work of natures plan,
For when they're fully understood,
They constitute the perfect man.
We love in woman. virtue, truth,
And know such gems would be less rare
If pity for her tender youth
Exposed the tempter's ready snare.
Her life i often overcast,
And darkness clouds the future way
But heed the lesson of the past,
'Tis darkness tells us what is day.
Take off thy sandal, weary Time,
And lay it at the gates-go in;
Search. for some new and radiant CLINE,
Untainted by the blight of sin;
We wish thy realm as free and wide
As makes Gods universe our home,
That what we loved might there abide,
Aud what is hateful never come.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-05-23

"A Gypsy Thiet-S50o Reoard.-A theft
has tpen pepetrated in the neighboring county
OF Monroe, Pa, under circumstances of extFa-
ordinary character. Mr.. Henry Fenntr a resi-
dent oil lFennersville, was called on few weeks
ago by couple OF gipsirs, man and a woman,
the latter of whom conveyed to him the won
derlul information that an immense treasure
had been buried somewhere on his farm by the
Indians, and that if he would comply with the
terms, she would, by little enchantment, find
out all about ii, and pot him in possession of it,.
He believed the story, and with the hope of
finding the treasure promised compliance. She
told him it was necessary TO get together large
sum OF current money, as near $4,000 as posSi-
bic. Mr.. Ftnner raised the sum OF $500,
chiefly in $50 and 500 bills on the Eastern
Bank, which she tied up, along with some
bread, in white linen rag, and then gave it 10
him 10 put away. Every day he counted ii in
her presence, after which she would humble
prayers over ii, and 90 through on her knees,
divers incaniatons with the design OF breaking
the spell under which the buried treasure lay.
On the last day her utteiances We're deeper, and
her bodily contortions more severe than usual,
but she rose at length, and reported her task ac-
complished, strictly enjoining upon Mr.. Fennrr