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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17
Christ71aas Ra1l.

WE respectfully announce to the public that
there will be a social ball at the Washington
House, Grand Haven, on the evening of Dec. 25th.
1856. Tickets, including supper, $780,
Managers-H. A. CHUBB, E. s. JoYcr. Cant.
JAS. DALTON. DAVID McINTosH, BENZ. SMITH.
Capt. A. x CARY, GEO. W. JosLYS and A. A.
CAIN.
Dec. Is, 1856, LEeeAr Bsorurns,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

The Town Board of the township of Ottawa
will meet at the Office of the Supervisor, X. w.
DUNCAN, on Saturday evening next, Goth inst
Those having unsettled claims against the town
are requested to present them for adjustment
J.W BARNS, Town Clerk.
Grand Haven, Dec. Is, 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17
FATAL ACcrpENT.-The Parma ALA

FATAL AccIDENT.-The Parma ALA
Gazette states that thirty five persons were
crossing the torrent of Erehia on the 26th
ult., in an open boat, which contained also
two oxen; one of the animals became alarm
ed at the noise of the water and sprang over
board, dragging with him his companion, to
whom he was attached. The boat upset and
only eleven passengers escaped.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

Hoops.-The last wicked thing on hoops
is the following:
The ladies' hoops are getting SO wide that
it is difficult for them to get into railroad
car, most of them being built of the g narrow
gauge" 1t will be little. singular, if fash
ion should drive all the travel to the six foot
gauge railroads.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

V1ReINIA.-The Richmond Enquirer,
publishes official and estimated returns from
every county in Virginia. The footings up
give Mr.. Buchanan majority of 2s,o4s in
the State. Gov. Wise's majority fin 1855
was lO,O4S
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

BILL PooLE.-The third trial of Baker,
and his third escape from averdict of guilty
has convinced the public that he was not
guilty of the crime of murder. Poole, after
all, was not murdered, but was simply killed.
He was great hero on borrowed capital
If it had been generally believed that he was
only killed by Baker. he would not have been
the saint and martyr that he was. How
American Principles did bleedw {" Live
Hoax George" and Bill Poole came near be-
ing the X. N. ticket for President and Vice
President. There is nothing like good
bumbug. g. r. Daily Enquirer
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

MIssoRUI.-Official returns from l04
counties show a majority for Buchanan Of o.
334. Unofficial returns from two others
Dent and New Madrid-increase Buchan-
ans majority to 1892. But one county re-
mains to be heard trom-Dunklin-which
gave Polk l75, Benton So, aud Ewing 33
votes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

We happen to know that DR.. Ayers
Cherry Pictorial and Catharic Pills are
good medicines, and shall proclaim it because
we do know it, We confidently believe there
is vast amount of relief from suffering for
our afflicted fellow men wrapped up in these
skilful preparations, and we shall freely use
our little influence to make them known to
those who need them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

COMMERCIAL RELATIONS WITH JUDEA.-It
is stated that Dr. John w. Gorham, of Bos-
ton, has been appointed United States Con-
sui at Jerusalem. We shall next hear of
line of steamers on the Sea of Galilee.
N. Y. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

FIRE.-We understand the public house,
at Lamont, formerly known as the Dewitt
House, owned by Mr.. RICE, was burned to
the ground on the 9Th inst. Particulars in
relation to the origin of the fire, extent of
loss to furniture, &c, have not reached us.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

1t will be recollected that something like
nine or ten months ago, Lucy Stone and a
Mr. Blackwell became parties to matrimoni-
al contract The Boston Post understands
that dividend has inst been declared in the
shape of fine white and bouncing baby.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

The last official intelligence from Oregon,
induces the belief that the Indian difficult
les in that Territory will soon be amicably ar
ranged, and without the necessity of further
hostities.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

ES- Hon. T. Fl. BENTON is lecturing in
Boston, and other eastern cities, before lyce-
ums and literary associations. He is deserv-
edly held in high estimation by all people of
magnanimity in the Free States.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

"JoHN PHOENIX" The Free Press learns,
by private letter lately received from Wash
ington Territory, that Geo. H. Derby, United
States Typographical Engneer--the original
John Phoenix has been ordered to De-
troit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

The political betting in Kentucky is said
to have been very heavy. Land, negroes
and cash have been staked throughout the
State. Hundreds of men have been ruined,
and thousands impoverished.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

a sailor being asked how he liked his
bride, is reported to have remarked: "Why,
dye see, | took her to be only half of me, as
the parson says, but dash me, if she isn't
twice as much as l, I'm only tar, and she's
a tartar"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

IowA.--The Keokuk Post of the 22d ult.
has returns from fifty counties in that State,
most of which are official. They foot up
majority for Fremont of 5000 over Buchan-
an.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

ST.. PAUL.vThe ST. Paul (Minnesota)
Pioneer estimates the population OF that
city at 1000, and of the Territory at near
ly 100000. In lS49 ST. Paul did not con-
tain 500 inhabitants.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

Eg- Senator DOUGLAS, of Chicago, was
recently married to the reigning belle Of
Washington, Miss CUTTs, by Romish Priest,
the bride having been connected for some
time with that church.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

INDIANA.-Mr. Buchanan's majority over
Fremont in Indiana, is 24,296; and over
Fremont and Fillmore combined nearly g.
600. r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

The Secretary of the Treasury estimates
the Bank note circulation of the United States
at Sl95.OOO,OOO.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

A Landlady in a neighboring village, it is
said, makes her pies so light that her dodgers
can see to 60 to bed without a candle, after
eating one.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

In the criminal court of Charleston, South
Carolina, on Friday last, man was sentenc-
cd to imprisonment for six months for illegal
ly whipping slave
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

SOME PoULTRY.-Recently, during one
day, seven thousand live turkies and three
thousand chickens reached Boston, over one
of the Canadian railroads.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

James o. Harrison, appointed Judge in
Kansas oice Lecompte, is a distinguished law
yer of Lexington, KY, who ran on the demo-
cratic ticket for Congress against A. X. Mar
shall.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17
FLorRINa MIL Ar rur Hn11.Nn o..

FIGURING MILL AT THE HOLLAND Colo
NY.-We visited the new Touring mill now
building by Messrs. Plugge, & Win, last
week. 1t is nearly completed, and will UNI
doubtedly be far the best Touring mill in Of
tawa or Allegan counties The machinery
is of the latest models and of the best and
most substantial build.
We regret that the wheat crop is so light
that there will be little business for il this
winter; but its owners will be ready for next
season, and if their miller is worthy of the
mill, The Holland Mills will soon gain a
reputation second to none. THollander.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

Rev. S. P. Hill (Baptist) has been chosen
Chaplain to the u. S. Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

A SCENE IN CouRr.-Our courts are dali
Ily occupied at present, and probably will be
SO up to the day of election, Tuesday next,
with naturalizing foreigners. This is un-
doubtedly as great a farce as was ever enact
ed on any stage, for in nine cases ont Of ten
the person asking for admission to the right
of citizenship does not understand word
that is said to him. We were much amused
few days since, while waiting for the return
Of the jury in an important case, which we
wished to announce in that days issue, at a
couple applying to become citizens, each
swearing the other in. The Judge, after
looking over the papers, commenced asking
the usual questions.
Are you acquainted with the applicant? %
Attempting to pronounce name SO awful
hard that we would not try to repeat it.,
for fear Of dislocating our jaws; and rs for
putting it on paper, we have thought in re-
gard to the joints Of our fingers.
Witness" Yaw."
Judge" How long has he been residing
in the United States!"
Witness" Yaw" At this juncture the
applicant nudges him and whispered in his
ear. Witness here turned to the judge and
answered "dirteen years"
Judge" Where has he been living for
the last year!"
Witness Yaw." Another whispering
between witness and applicant, when witness
answers, In dish city,"
Judge" Do you know him to be man
of moral character?o
Witness" Yaw."
Judge-"Is he attached to the principles
Of the constitution Of the United States!' :,
Witness" Yaw."
Judge-"Is he well disposed to the good
order and happiness of the same!"
Witness" Yaw."
Judge Stand down."
Witness" Yaw"
Judge (angrily y" Stand down and let
the applicant come upon the stand"
News ITEM.-The Milwaukee Sentinel
in noticing the annual report of the Detroit
& Milwaukee Railway, adds: " With line
of first rate steamers on Lake Michigan,
built expressly for this peculiar service, and
combining all the requisites necessary for
strength, comfort and great speed, this route
between the East and West must inevitably
draw to Milwaukee a vast amount of trade
and travel from the country west, southwest,
and northwest of us. 1t is not too much to
say that the country comprised within the
sweep of Railroads entering at this city, and
containing already, to Judge by the recent
vote, population Of nearly a million of peo-
pie, this route must be the shortest, quickest,
and best. There is good time coming for
us, and our friends of the Detroit q Milwau-
kee Railway can not over-estimate the
amount of business awaiting them"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
GRAND HAVEN. MICHIGAN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. II, 1856.

ES- We have just printed, the most APP
proved form and on beautiful paper, a large
supply of Blank Township Treasurers' Re-
ceipts, which are now offered for sale.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

NEW FERRY BoAT.-The hull of the ferry
boat built by the Great Western Railway
Company, to run in connection with the De-
troit and Milwaukee Railway, was launched
yesterday, and was towed down to Windsor
to be completed, and to receive her ma
chinery She is q large and very strong built
boat Her dimensions we were unable to OBJ
tain. We understand she is to receive two
engines of immense power, built at Hamil-
ton, and it is expected that when completed
she will be able to travel with ease through
any quantity Of ice that will ever form in the
river She has. been constructed expressly
with that view, and her hull is the strongest
ever built on the western waters. bet. ADV.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

In Rockland county, Illinois, one million
bushels of wheat were harvested this vear
and only onethird Of the county planted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

Never expect spiritual wealth while you
are indulging spiritual sloth
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-12-17

INDIAN REL1cs.-A singular discovery Of
Indian relics was recently made in North
Simdo, Canada West. Two men were walk
ing through the woods, and discovering a
hollow place which attracted their attention,
and which upon further examination, turned
out to be bed of human bones; they pro-
cured spades, went to work in right earnest,
and exhumcd--after digging about fifteen
feet-ffteen copper kettles or pots, in a
good state Of preservation. One Of the ket-
ties contained two skulls, and in another was
found conch shell. Quantities of human
hair, parts Of Indian dresses, wampum, and
other traces Of the aborigines, were also dug
ont, besides part of a dress which indicated
the possessor to have been Frenchman.-
The hole was probably about ten feet in cir
conference and five feet deep.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-21

be adapted TO It's fellow, and that harmonious whole,
without Jar bemsh, may be the result. In Kansas
especially, is this most delicate and difficult task.
Oar citizens are from every State in the Union, and
frcm nearly every country on the globe, aud their
institutions, religion, education habits and tastes
ns various as their origin Also in midst
sral independent nations, and our borders, both
west and east, are outside invaders.
In our mutual endeavors 10 set in motion State
government, we have a co nmon chart for our guide
the Constitution. The duties of the General Assembly
ss designated by this instrument, are:
To provide for the encouragement Of education aud
religion;
The registration Of electors
To provide for the returns Of elections;
For the election of officers;
For the filing of vacancies;
For the number of Senators and Reprt sentatvcs;
For apportonment;
Against special egislation;
For publication Of laws;
toE taking the census;
foE salaries of officers;
For Surveyor-Ccnera State GeoogiSts aud Super-
ntendent Of Common Schools;
For lndiclal districts and jurisdiction Of Courts;
For Publication Of Decisions OF Supreme Court
For Duties of Clerk aud Reporter Of Supreme
Court
For School Fund, University, Normal Schools, Sc;
For State Asyurns for Blind Deaf, Insane, Idiots,
and the Poor;
For Houses Of Refuge for Juvenile Offenders;
For state General Hospital;
For Militia;
For Finance and Taxation;
For Counties, County City and Town Officers:
For Commissioners TO Arrange Rules of Practice in
Abe Courts of Record
For Bureau Of Statistics and Encouragement of Ac.
neulture; - Ae
10 Secure the Separate Property aud Custody of
For election OF two United States Sena.,r~.
For Banks and Bank;ng. S'""'''''
iu Nue'npHVn OF certificates of indebtedness: and
Rights. " WV "'' ''
Also, the people, by separate aud dr.., vat, h.,.o
instructed the Assembly to provide for the exclusion
Of free negroes. ~ 'AN
Education of the people, csmmon schoo, .a,.o,;oo
is the palladium of our liberties Without sb;s foas
institutions cannot exist with it, tyranny and o1nre
son must disappear. thorough aud efficient ,ysssn
Of education is better and cheaper corrective and
preventive Of poverty, degradation aud crime than
the poor house, house of refuge penitentary Th,
subject VIII pct fs 70 receive its fgD share Of your
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-21
THE CONFERENCE,

Nothing in reality is known of the proceedings OF
the negotators.
The Emancipation Beige publishes communication
purportiDg to proceed from Paris which says that the
first four points were at once decided on Thursday;
that the discussion of Saturday was reported to be
very warm, and was SO, in fact between Baron Bru
row ard the English Plenipotentiares, during which
Count Oof remained quiet but that at last he broke
bis long silence and said as follows:
"Peace must be restored TO the civilized world.
We all great enough to pass over certain detais
1t who made the Treaty of Adrianople, aud 70
me il belongs to tear it. We accept the rectihcaton
of the limits proposed for BessarabIa and for the
Asiatc Provinces We adhere to the condition about
not reestabsbng the fortress Of Bomarsund, and we
desire that the Isles of Aland shall be mcoace for no
one. There is difficulty as to NicolaiGh, and we
give up without compensation the city OF kars to our
ancient and good ally the Sultan"
The Emancipation goes to say that this language
caused las well it might profound sensation-so pro-
found that the Plenipotentiares remained SILENT
doubt with joy. One of them found his utterance su
cently to say, AS we are all agreed let US sign"
The signatures were at once affixed, and the Penpo
tentiares shook hands and parted. The Emancipation
unuckly adds that on the folio wing day Monday the
Emperors speech would contain the announcement
that peace was made.
The Independanct does not enter much into de-
tall but il maintained is assertion Of the premnaries
being signed, and it also states that the Emperors
speech would contain the announcement about peace.
This story is regarded in Paris similar to that Of the
first taking Of Sevastopol and has already gained the
appellaton Of Conrad Ia Tdrtdre Dispatches from
Berlin speak of similar state of things and Il is sus-
pected that combination exists, both in Paris and
Brussels, for the fabrication Of with view to
BouIse speculstions
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-21
mo NEWS OF THE PACIFIC,
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
NEGOTIATIONS PROCEED SATISFACTORILY.
co ~ OIL s ella.
Breadstuffs Declined-Provis;ons UNCHANGED.

The Royal Mail steamship Persia, from Liverpool.
arrived about O'Clock on Thursday morning. She
left Liverpool about 10 O'Clock on the morning OF
Saturday, March g.
The Persia and the Quaker City arrived at Liver.
pool together on the morning of Sunday the 2d inst
Both steamers were detained off the bar for want Of
water for some hours. The Quaker City sailed from
Liverpool at lOI O'Clock, the night OF Wednesday
the sth and carries details of the to that date.
No intelligence of the Pacific has reached England.
The statement of her having put into the Shannon was
incorrect.
The Quaker City took out report of the signing
Of the prelimnaries of peace, but subsequent nfor
nation would imply that the plenipotentiaries had
merely appended their names to the preliminary for
msites. She also conveyed the speech Of the En-
peror Napoleon TO the Legislative Assembly, in which
he spoke in cordial terms of the English alliance, and
stated that while he hoped for peace, was necessary
to be PR pared for either peace or war. The Persia
brings nothing to add to the above, excepting gen.
era rumor that negotiations proceed satisfactorily
The Liverpool CorroS Market showed business
of Ga 600 bales during the week to Thursday evening"
with sales Of 5000 on Friday, the day preceding the
sailing of the Persia. Middlipg and fair descriptions
maintained their full prices of last week. but lower
qualities continuing to arrive freely and being freely
offered, were slightly cheaper. Quotations were, for
Fair Orleans 6id., Middling l5-l6d.; Fair Mobile
6sd., Middling SD. Fair Uplands 6l., Mddling ST.
BREADsruFFs declined considerably during the week,
br, on Friday better feeling was manifested. PRo-
VISIONS were generally unchanged. LARD quiet.
NAVAL SroREs generally steady, at unchanged rates.
SUGAR active and cd. dearer. COFFEE quiet, but firm.
RICE unchanged but rather more doing. MONEY con-
tnued dear. CONsoLs were quoted for money, at 9li
AMERICAN STooKs steady, without change.
The weather continued favorable for ming opera
tons.
The report of the Havre market, for the week end
ing ith INST, reports that the American advices the
Persia had confirmed the tone of the CorroS Market
sales of the week had amounted to 500 bales at full
prices in which are included $500 TO arrive. Stock,
rs Geo bales Orleans tres ordinaire, 92 francs.
BREADsrUFFs depressed; Baltimore Flour, 4i.oo n.
ASHES easier. COFFEE quiet, firm. SUGAR quiet.
RICE neglected. WHALE on held at "A fr
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-21
BOOKS RECEIVED.

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The Oak Openings. By j. fer.more Cooper l2no DID, 49,
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Bell limo, pp fl3 Anson ID. r. Randolph
The school vocalist BY g. II. Curts and d. Nash Words
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An Introduction 70 the study Of Aesthec By James Nof
fat LIMO, ~ "a Cincinnati: Moore, Wlstaeh, Keys
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The History OF England By Thomas BabIpstou Nsesulev
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The ltland OF Cuba By Alexander Humboldt Translated
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Tie ohneaton Of the sabbath Discussion Second Edition.
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New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-21
THE FALL OF KARS.

The papers relating to the fal Of Kars have pesn zen
laid before Parliament, and published in bulky blee
book" They embrace the whole subject ofthe war IN
Anaolia the defense and fall of Kars the concuct OF
Lord Sratford the proceedings Of the allied genefaF
and the policy of the allied governments.
The book discloses some singular circumstance, !.
On the 10th of July, 1885, Gen. Simpson forwards TO
his Government the particulars Of a conference, az
tended by Gen Pelissier, Gen. Marmors, Aimirass
Lyons, Bruat, Stewart, and Gen. Simpson, at when
Omer Pasha endeavored to induce them TO send Po,
tion Of the troops from the Crimea to Asia Oner
offered to proceed with 5000 men he brought nom
Eupa'oria to Asia, for the purpose Of relieving ns
All the Generals and Admirals assembled were unsn
nous in rejecting his proposs and, az he sun man l.
tanned his opinion he left for Constartnope 70 ay u"
plan before the Sultan -.
In order 70 counteract Qmer's proeeedinss' 3eA'