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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
The Cunningham Farce.

There is no longer anything said about the
Burdell case, which short time ago, so occu-
pied the attention of the public. 1t is now
the Burdel heir case, and in fact, it does pre-
sent most remarkable appendix to the Bond
street mystery
Concerning this new feature in the case,
and the interest which it has awakened in the
public mind, the N. Y. Herald says:
The war in India, the submarine Atlantic
telegraph, the cable of which is now being
actually submerged, the street commission
ership, the struggle for municipal rights, the
remarkable poisoning case in Glasgow, all
seem to have lost their interest for the public;
and that interest seems to be concentrated
with greater intensity than ever in this ro-
nance of Bond-street, with its deep tragedy
and broad farce brought into SO close juxta-
position.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
for . iS n M O w s..
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

HALIFAX, August IL.
The Cunard steamship Canada, from Liverpool,
at p. NJ, August l, arrived here this p. NJ.
The royal assent had been given to the bill in
cooperating the Atlantic telegraph company.
The vessels of the Atlantic telegraph cable ex-
petition were all at Cork and were to leave on the
LIST for Valentine Bay.
Experiments to prove the entire length of the
cable were entirely successful
The American horses Pryor and Pryoress, had
been beaten In the race for the Goodwood cup.
There is no confirmation of the capture of Del.
hi, but the rumor had gained much credence.
conspiracy had been discovered for general
rising at Calcutta md the Europeans had all been
armed.
ITALY.-The grain crops were magnificent. AT
Genoa, wheat which sold month ago at 33 francs
had fallen to % francs.
RUssIA.-CholerG was prevailing extensivcly.at
st. Petersburg. On the 2lst ult the number of
cases was Ia.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19


On Monday afternoon last about o'clock
the first locomotive ever seen in this place,
hove into the Ionia depot. That question
which has been asked 20 much-"when will
the cars get here ?" win not be asked again.
They came on Monday, August 10th 1857.
Our citizens have had their attention con
stantly employed in viewing, contemplating
and specializing upon the varied and interest
ing topics connected with the completion of
the railroad to this place. 1t is certainly a
great era in our history, the Importance of
which can hardly be estimated. 1t is none
of your Marshall and Ionia plank roads,
Slack Water navigation, Saginaw and Grand
Rapids canals, but it is RAILROAD, connect
ing us with the world and the rest Of man
kind. There is to be no more prying over
sand-bars, trundling aroundrapids with teams
or freezing up FIVE months at Grand Haven.
The day Of deliverance has come, let the
whole people rejoice. The new time table
has been issued and goes into operation to-
day. We notice that the passenger cars are
to leave Iona daily at IL O'clock, a. M. and
are to arrive at ] o'clock and So minutes
Ionia Gazette. atl .oiT
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
ELISHA KENT X A n e
A BIOGRAPHY
BY WILLIAM ELDER.

In announcing the LIFE OF DIR. KANE VIC arc
but anticipating the wishes Of thousands and tens
of thousands OF the admirers OF that great man.
Having been a personal friend of the deceased,
and enjoying a large share of his confidence DR..
ELDER is qualified TO do justice to the subject
This work will be issued in handsome octave
volume, and will equal in every respect the superb
volumes of Arctic Explorations" recently pub
lished. 1t will contain new. full-face portrait,
executed on steel, as well as cngravings OF his
residence, tomb, medals, &c.
In order to give this work large circulation it
will be sold at the low price of 81 80
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
MORE THAN 100000 SOLD within 0 Months I!
DIR. KANE'S GREAT WORK,

IRUTIC EAPL UKI UNN,
Is now being read by more than two hundred
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unlearned. 1t is just the book which should be
owned and read by every American.
500 NEWSPAPERS have each pronounced it
THE MOST REMARKABLE AND MARVELLOUS WORK
ever published
THE FOREIGN JOURNALS and the most dis
tinguished sdUdns Of Europe are eXtravagant in
its praise. II is more interesting than ROBINSON
CRUsOE; being faithful account of prvatons
and hardships, the narrative of which cannot be
read without shudder.
OUR MOST EMINENT MEN have We'd with
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
New York & Erie Rail Road.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

10 Buy your through tickets to N. York, Boston,
Phila and N. England Cities via this route
D5-TWENTY-TWO MILES DISTANCE SAVED =
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AND SPACIOUS SALOON CARS! a9afk
This line extends to Dunkirk Buffalo, and Niagara
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making direct connection with Trains on the Great
Western Railway from Detroit and Chicago. thus at.
fording the travelling public unrvalcd facilities.
15-BosTON passengers can stop in y. York city
any length of time, and resume their journey at
pleasure, without extra charge.
QCy-THROUGH TICKETS for sale in all the
principal western r. Il. Offices.
&C. Fare as 1o,o as on ann other route
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

The difference between common sense and
mere accomplishments was never more str-
kingly cxcmplified than in the inquiry of the
young lady fresh from boarding school, where
she painted impossible castles beneath impos-
siblc moons, and spoke French like native
-Pottawatamie. She was sitting upon the
deck Of a steamer, as it ploughed its way up
the sound and little acre of an island was
pointed out to her in the distance. She at
tentively watched it awhile, and then catching
a glimpse of blue water beyond, she Innocent
ly exclaimed, "Why, is there water on the
other side Of the islandg"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
DIR. KANE'S FIRST NARRATIVE.
The United States GrianeN Eapedition an
Coorcb of C;r lain TyoDk Kim

Search Of SIR John Franklin,
During the years lS50-5l.
A Personal NdrrdtiUe, bv Elisha Kent Kane, NJ. d.,
L. S. N. One volume, Sco, upr0rdS Of $50 pages.
containing POO Steel Plates and Wood EngrdciaCS,
ncl,dagd fine steel Portrait Of SIR John Franklin,
beng the only eUer engraved in America. Atso,d
Biography Of Franklin, oyS. Austin Allibone, Esq.
Oy-This work is totally distinct from the second
Arctic Expedition and embraces much valuable
and interesting matter never before published
1t should be owned by all who have purchased tho
last Expedition, il makes DIR. KANEs works
complete One volume. Price $500.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
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is the want of publication of the SYSTEM and Il
resort to the use of Moffat's Life Medicines will
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
A Photograph of DR.. Kane,
Taken from Life, by BRADY, of NY. Price $500.
IN PRESS,
Col. J. G.. FREMONT'S EXPLORATIONS.
PREPARED by THE AUTHOR

And embracing all his Expeditions. Splendidly
Illustrated with Steel Plates and Wood Cuts, en-
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on the spot. and will be issued in style to match
Dr. Kane's works. 1t will also contain new steel
Portrait, being the only correct likeness of tho
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

The Lebanon, Ohio, Star records the death
of four men from drinking strychnine whiskey.
1t also states that tens of thousands of fish in
the stream below the distilery have died.
Two tuns of dead fish have been taken out,
the mill-race being literally choked up with
them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

A young lady of Madison Ind, has been
sucing Rev. T. B. Ceary, of Liberty Circuit,
for breach Of promise. She alleged that he
had written her numerous letters, and even
fixed the day for their marriage. The letters
were proved to be forged and he was acquit-
ted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.

eve live deeds not years; In thoughts, not bfeaths
in feelings, not In figures on the dial.
We should time by heart-throbs he most lives,
Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

t. GRAND HAVEN

- CHICAGO. ~
IL GRAND HAVEN
N AND MUSHROOM.
The Propeller OTTAWA will run in the above
named route, during the remainder of the season
of navigation, leaving
CHICAGO, Mondays A. Thursdays, Mt O'Clock p. NJ.
from Ryerson, Miller & Co.'S dock
corner Canal and Fulton sts
MUSHROOM at o'clock, and
CIR. HAVEN, ut 6 p. NJ. Wednesdays g. Saturdays.
For freight or passage apply to
Ryerson Miller & Co., Chicago;
Ryerson & Morris, Muskcgon;
Blake 4 Hubbard, CIR. Haven, or on board
w. II. WOODBURY., A. HAVEN,
,ns- v-ss,,-- Clerk. j. Masfer.
July 8, 1857. 296ai
49, If you are Sick you must tIke Medicine!
49, For all external and internal pain use
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Which is stronger and requires less to effect a
cure than any known remedy. A@-ip<.@
FOR FEVER AND AGUE TAKE
the only safe and harmless remedy in the world,
RHODES FEVER AND AGUE CURE.
For all bilious complaints take
THE ANTI-BILIO PILLS,
An auxiliary to the "Cure"
These Remedies destroy the Disease, but never
the patient. W.B. CHAPLIN, Wholesale Ag't
Providence, r.
For Sale by Druggists generally. 293m3
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19


LAYING THE TELEGRAPH CABLE.-Whilc
we are sitting quietly at home, wondering
what the next news may be, the greatest ex-
pertinent of the age---the laying of the tee-
graph cable--has probably commenced off the
coast of Ireland. We do not desire here to
re-echo the doubts and fears Of the croakers
in reference to the possible failure of the ex-
petition. Its projectors arc men of too much
business tact and experience not to be aware
that in every enterprise involving hazard, fail
ure is possibility; but they have embarked
their money in it, and have the fullest conf
dence in its success. Nor do we doubt but
the great experiment will besuccessfu, though
unGuestionably great risk overhangs the first
efforts.
We think the change in the plan, namely,
proceeding to lay the cable from the coast of
Ireland in westerly direction to New Found
land, instead of starting in the middle of the
ocean and paying it out from both steamers
at once, judicious and sound. The risk of ac-
cdent is thus diminished one-half; and the
chances of discovering and the opportunity
of repairing a break in the cable are largely
increased. This month of August will be a
memorable one in the worlds history. ~
y. Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

The legislatures of Tennessee, Virginia,
Texas, Kentucky and Alabama, are to elect
U. S. Senators at their next sessions. Ten
ncssee and Texas have to choose two each.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

Out of the fitty-nine members of the Sen
ate during the last congress, no less than five
have already passed away, viz: Messrs. Clay
ton of Delaware, Bell of New Hampshire,
Adams Of Mississippi, Butler of South Caro-
lima, and Rusk of Texas.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
BRAZIL and the BRAZILIANS.
BY REV. ID. p. KIDDER,
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.

BY REV. ID. p. KIDDER,
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
BY REV. ]. c. FLETCHER,
OF tho Presbyterian Church.
This new and splendidly illustrated work Zone
large volume octave, in uniform style with the
superb volumes of DIR. Kane's Arctic Erplordtions)
Is the Joint effort of the above-named gentlemen,
who. as travellers and missionaries, (and one IN
an official position as Acting Secretary of the U. s.
Legation at Rio) have had long and varied
experience in a land full of interest, whether wo
regard il in natural, commercial, political or
moral point of view. Price $500
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

The ATLANTIC TELEGRApH-HIGHLY Sue
cEssFUL ExpERIMEST.-Th royal assent has
been given to the bill Incorporating the At
lantic telegraph company.
All the vessels comprising the expedition
for laying the cable had arrived at Cork. 1t
was intended that they should leave that
port for Valenta on the 3lst of July or the
lst of August, and that, the weather permit
ting, the shore rope should be landed, and
the vessels commence sinking the cable on the
Sd or 4th of August. 1t is intended strictly
to avoid giving priority of information, and
to afford no facilities for jobbing or specula-
ting during the laying of the cable. A house
was being constructed at the terminus, into
which would be introduced the end of the ca
bic, and, during the progress Of the laying of
it, no one would have permission there except
ing the secretary of the company and his as
sstants and they will avoid all intercourse
with persons outside. Progress will daily be
reported to all parts Of Europe. The pay
ing-out experiments from the Agamemaon
between Dover and Queenstown were perfect
ly successful
The following was the latest tclegraphic
dispatch received regarding the cable:
QUEENsTowY, July 81.
Richard Stuart, esq, Agent associated
Press, liverpool;
The submarine cable on board the Maya
ra and Aganenanon, over twenty-five humid
red miles long, was joined together last even
ing, and messages sent through ats entire
length IN less then second Every thing
works beautifully, and we are all in high spir-
its. The lord Lieutenant Of Ireland is expect
ed to witness the commencement of proceed
ings. (Signcd,) CYRUS w. FIELD.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19
From OREGON.

Oregon dates are to July 8. The principal
exciting topic in Oregon seems to be the ques-
ton of the introduction of slavery. A paper
called the Occidental Messenger has been
started at Corvallis, as the avowed organ Of
the pro-slavery party. The Oregonian has
come out against the introduction Of slavery
into Orppon
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

EIOLl Lilc OUuGl dCinC'
BY the arrival at Panama. on the 2lst Of
July, of the steamer Valparaiso, we receive
a fortnights later news from Chill and Peru.
There has been large fire in Valparaiso,
destroying large amount Of property.
A decree opening the coasting trade to for
eign flags was passed on the 18th June.
In Bolivia, the election had terminated for
the government.
From Central America.
The British mail steamer Trent, with dates
from San Juan del Norte of the I'd, reached
Aspinwall on the Sd inst.
In Nicaragua, quiet is the order of the day,
and affairs are assuming n healthy tone.
Gen. Canas visited Greytown on the 18th
ult., and was received with all honors by the
United States sloop Saratoga. Canas has
returned to Nicaragua.
Three hundred and fifty of Walkers men
are now in Greytown, in very destitute
condition-they having been brought from
Costa Rica, in expectation Of finding the
steamer Tennessee in readiness to convey
them to New York.
Carey Jones' mission to Costa RIGA, proves
of the most friendly character. He was still
at San Jose on the 25th ult. Capt. Cauty,
in return, is accredited by president Mora to
Washington, and goes to New York by the
steamer Central America.
Col. Cauty remains at Greytown with a
force Of 256 Costa Ricans,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23
Election Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that an election
will be held on Monday, August Sd, 1857,
in each and every Township Of Scott County,
at their usual places of holding elections, for
the purpose of electing thefollowing officers,
and for other purposes hereinafter mentioned
to acii County Judge. Recorder and Treas.
urer, Sheriff, County Surveyor and Coroner.
At the same time and place for the adop-
ton or rejection OF the New Constitution of
the State Of Iowa. Those in favor of the
New Constitution Yes and those opposed
TO the New Constitution Nol also sepe-
rate ballot shall be had for the adoption or
rejection of a proposition to amend the Con
stitution by striking out the word white"
from the Article on the Right of Suffrage"
A separate ballot may be given by every
person having right to vote ut said cleo
Those given for the adoption shall have the
words, Shall the word White be stricken
out Of Article on Right of Suffrage ?
Yes" and those given against the PROPOSE
ton shall have the words, "Shall the word
White be stricken out Of Article on Right
of Suffrage?' No."
And also at the same time and place for
the adoption or rejection of the following
propositions: Whereas proposition hasbeen
made by the Council Of Davenport to join
the County Of Scott in the erection Of u
Court House and City Hall in connection
with each other, the City agreeing to furnish
Thirty five thousand dollars, and that the
County provide tax for an equal amount
in two equal instalments, said Court House
and City Hall to be built by parties from
both County and City, the Court House and
City Hall to be under the control of said
County and City, according to such agree
ment and stipulations as they may agree
upon for the construction and future man.
agement Of said building. Those tickets
given in favor of the above proposition,
shall have on them the words, "For the
Tax" and those against the proposition
shall have on them the words, Against
the Tax"
Davenport July Goth, 1857.
WIN. l. COOK,
July2ld2w County Judge.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23
Somebody has remarked, innocently

Somebody has remarked, innocently
Of course, that for the next six weeks bust
ness IS going to be very dull in town. This
may or may not be so. 1t is in strict ac-
cordance, however, with the nature of
things, that when there are no customers
there is no trade and as large portion Of
our domestic commerce is carried on be
tween parties residing in the city with
those in the country, and as this is the sea
son in which the farming community are
paying especial attention to harvesting, it
might be well not to calculate upon rush
of trade for the length of tine above stated
We recommend to our merchants to keep as
quiet as possible, as there is a great and glo
rious time coming soon The amount of
trade to be done this fall depends entirely
upon the fullness of the crops, and from all
quarters our ears are greeted with the Joy
ful tidings that almost an unparalleled crop
of grain is to be garnered this fall. 1t is
undoubtedly the case, and with not only
our merchants, but the entire western ere
dit has no other salvation Take no heed
then Of a few days Of idleness behind your
counters, but look forward to the harvest
which Is soon to come.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23

The FARMER's PRosrEcTs.-Evcry-
where We hear more cheering accounts of
reward for the farmers toll The summer
though somewhat late in coming, is with us
in all its glory and power. Nature responds
to its influences, and the crops are coming
forward with astonishing rapidity The
corn crop, will put on different complex
ion during the week, and with one of our
usually genial and warm falls, the yield
will prove full average one. All other
crops are more than usually promising, and
the prospects Of the husbandman are GER
talnly most encouraging.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23

CINCINNATI, July 81.
This morning Ccrmsn named Keohler
ssrangled bis wife, be afterwards pro.
ceeded to the House OF Nicholas r. Hor.
ton respectable citizen OF fhe firm of
Horton q Macy, and cot fire to bis
house, and stabbed Horton killing him
instantly, then cnt his own throat.
kcohler had been iu the employ Of Hor.
ton. Supposed reason for the act vas
reprimsnd Keohler received from Horton
for abuse Of bis wife At last accounts
keohler ives not expected to live. Hor-
ton leaves large circle Of relatives to-
gether with wife and several childre en-.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23

~ Asa newly msrrisdcoupls from =
way down Fest, we're one night lying 10
bed talking over mattsrs aud thines, .
heavy thunder storm arose. TIE loud
peals OF thunder sud vivid fssEss Of
lighting &llsd then With terror and feas-
ful spprshsosioss. Ssdsnly . tssmsn-
doss crashes sasssd The loving eeupls to
Start - though hey he'd reoeivea a
sleeesise sheSk. ys6alhAa, tAfse g
:: ~ !: ; :: =, 4 rs D. ": m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23

Sc. Louie, July 20.
ksnsas edvioes state Municipal ticket
elected in Lawrence, the 18th, James
Blood, Mayor.
The State Convention finished lie ses.
sion ct Topeka 90 Thursdsy-Msrcus J.
Psrrott was nominated for Congress.
The Convention was very large, and the
vailed.
The Topeka Constitution and State
Government, were unanimously sustain.
Cd. Tho CONSTITUTION will b re.submit
ted to the people ct the August election.
Tho city government OF Lawrence have
not yet passed any acts or done any bus.
mess.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23
Gas AND METRE RENT-The Rrook

Gas AND METRE RENT.-The Brook
lyn Gas Company have reduced the price
Of gas from 30 to 80 cents per 100 feet
They still charge the rent of metres to con
sumers who take less that S25 worth of gas
per year The New Jersey Courts have de
cidcd that such charge is illegal The N.
York Corporation Councillor has advised
the Common Council that the gas compan-
les have no more right to charge for metre
rents than grocers have for the use Of the
peek measures with which they mete out
potatoes to us, The Brooklyn Company is
not ignorant Of these facts, and has ceased
to insist upon its payment when their Gus
toners presist in refusing to pay it.
Wonder why the Jersey law and New
York law would not work well in Daven
port 1t is worthy of a fair trial at least
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23

DISASTROUS LOSS.

Just before putting our edition to press
last night, fire broke out in the establish.
ment Of Lavender 4 Marston, on Secont It..
entirely destroying that building, Is well
as seriously damaging Scollay's Glass Works
next door on the South side.
The loss. we doubt not, is heavy. Cav
ender 4 Marston's stock, composed Of every
variety of Willow and Wooden Ware. va
an extensive one, valued, according to RI.
NOR, that was current during the Ere. a
$3.50, OOO-and their insurance was said. on
the same authority, $4,000 or 90. OOo.-
Mo. Republicas judy 2OsA.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-23
WaohinRtOu.,Dulv2 81

=, WaohlngtOusJ0IyZ Il.
Tho Western Railroad excusi onists on
their arrival here this mornisg, proceed.
ed to the Presidents grounds, where they
were formally introduced to the Presi-
dent. Moslc from three bands enlivened
the occasion. Subsequently the visitors
were escorted to the vasious places Of
interest.