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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
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Arrival of the Niagara.

HALIFAX, May 19.-The steamship Niagara
arrived this morning, with Liverpool advces to
the 9th inst
The political news by the Niagara, is of consid-
cradle importance, embracing, as it does, the de-
livery to Parliament of the Queens speech. The
ceremony was performed by the Lord Chancellor
The Queens health prevented her reading it in
person.
The speech contains general encouraging view
of the affairs of the nation and with respect to the
United States, audes to the yet unsettled state
of negotiations in relation TO Central America.
The Liverpool market for breadstuffs was steady,
and in some cases slightly higher.
The London money market without particular
variation, except that consols had advanced to
SO So for money
1t is reported that the East India company have
decided to take united part in the operations in
China. A division of its fleet is under Admiral
Seymour's orders.
FRANCE.-The preparations for the dispatch OF
troops to China are suspended
Senator Sumner has declined public dinner
rendered him by the Americans in Paris.
ITALY.-The early resumption of diplomatic re-
lations with Sardinia is probable.
PERsIA.-Further hostilities have taken place
The city of Mohamereh was captured by the
British on the Goth April. The Persians lost 20C
killed and wounded II guns, and vast amount
of ammunition. They retreated in great disorder
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

EE The Chicago Tribune, in an article
on the character Of the literature of the day,
speaks of the N. Y. Ledger as follows:
It is filed week after week, with blood and
murder stories, garnished with wood CUTS
Blood, nothing but blood. 1t employs a
gang of corncob, flash writers to dish up red
hot connections, whose ingredients are ar
son, rape, blasphemy and assassinations. It's.
male heroes bristle with bowie knives, revolv-
ers, daggers and slung shot, and its female
heroines are all armed with subtle poisons, to.
throw into the wine goblets of false lovers,
and poisoned stillettoes to plunge into the
hearts Of such bipeds as incur their ire
Men and women are pictured as ravenous
beasts Of prey, always engaged in some terri
BILE plot having the death Of their fellows as
the ultimate subject Of their ambition. All
the fiery adjectives to be found in the Ian
guage are pressed and tortured into the serv-
ice Of these dabsters, to depict crime, re-
venge, horrors, blood, murder and diabolisms.
The avidity with which people read this
scandalous stuff exhibits woful taste, and is
a satire upon the progress of moral culture,
and refinement"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
WHAT SHALL WE READ?

At the present day, there is no lack of
matter to read. Books, pamphlets, periodi-
Gals and papers abound, and flow from the
press, the binders and booksellers, with so
great rapidity, and in such increasing num-
bers, that we need not to ask, where can we
find aught to read, but, rather, the question
presents itself; among the great variety,
what shall we read?
We are glad to see, that to great degree,
the reading which is presented to the public
at the present time, is much better in quail
ty than that which so much abounded few
years ago. The age in which fourished
"yeliow covered literature" so called, has,
in great measure passed away. A dark
age, it truly might be called, when the eyes
of the people were SO dim that they saw not
their own good; when their tastes were so
perverted that they preferred the glaringly
false before the possibly true; when their
senses were SO inverted, that they relished
the immodest and the bold rather than the
natural and the simple; and when their NOR
al feelings were so obtuse, that failing to dis
tinguish between the effect of good and evil,
they preferred vice rather than virtue.
Even this age will perhaps admit of some
improvement in this respect, although, we
say it with pride, the people of this genera
ton have greatly improved of late. There
is even now, far too much trashy reading in
circulation, but it is not, generally speaking,
quite as Objectionable as that SO much in
fashion few years ago.
"Out Of the abundance of the heart the
mouth speaketh," saith an ancient writer,
and we incline to believe that according as
the abundance of the heart" is good or evil !;
truth Or falsity; natural or inverted; not on
ly will the mouth speak and reveal the inner
soul, but all the actions of the individual will,
perhaps unconsiously, but truly shadow forth
the shrine at which the actor worships.
Scan impartially the every action, and
study closely the secret motive, and test your
observations and conclusions by experience.
You will find that the man or woman, who
sincerely worships the truth, speaks the truth
in public; and in private, reads not, nor
thinks with pleasure on the false. While, on
the other hand they whose tastes are invert-
ed-who love not the truth for itself-stray
into the regions of falsity; place show be-
fore substance; might before right; fiction be-
fore nature, and time before eternity.
But this article was unthought Of, and new
er would have been written, had we not
CHANGED to observe in the Chicago Tribune,
a few remarks on the literature of the day.
We will bear testimony that the editor hath
spoken the truth; real, living truth. Would
that all could see the deplorable influence
which fictitious literature, especially that
kind spoken of, exerts upon the moving
mind of the American people.
Beneath its scorching power, the soul loses
its loveliness, the actions are no longer free or
natural, but restrained and suspicious. Be-
meath its demoralizing tendency the voice of
conscience dies, the strength Of reason fails;
the pulse of humanity dies out in the home
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
New York & Erie Rail Road.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Oy-Buy your through tickets to N. York, Boston,
Phia and N. England Cities, via this route.
UyTWENTY-TWO MILES DISTANCE SAVED
UyThro to N. Y. City without change Of Cars!
UY-The only route to New York City having WIDE
AND SPACIOUS SALOON CARS!
This line extends to Dunkirk, Buffalo, and Niagara
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Dunkirk directly with all Trains from Cleveland,
Cincinnati and Chicago, on the Lake Shore R.R;
To Buffalo, via the Buff & NY. city RR making
direct connection with steamers on Lake Erie from
Cleveland Toledo and Detroit, also with the Buff. Il
Lake Huron X. r. from Detroit and Chicago;
To Niagara Falls, via Canandaigua N. F. r. r.,
making direct connection with Trains on the Great
Western Railway from Detroit and Chicago, thus af-
fording the travelling public unrivaed facilities.
Gy-BosToN passengers can stop in N. York city
any length of time, and resume their journey at
pleasure, without extra charge.
CryTHROUGH TICKETS for sale in all the
principal western r. r. Offices.
Uy-Fare as low as by any other route.
f. b. SMITH, Gen1 Ag't. HOMER RAMSDELL,
Cleveland, o., May 15 1857. President
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

Portable steam saw mills have been intro
duced into Minnesota and arc used with much
advantage. They cost only about $4,000
and are said to be capable of turning out
about 5000 feet of common boards Sp day.
The scarcity of water power, in the interior
of Minnesota, must render those mills highly
valuable.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

of the spirit. Beneath its death-like grasp,
an inversion of mans entire nature succeeds;
all that is divine, holy and pure becomes cru
cited between a false imagination and a
deadened intellectually.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

LEE We are under obligations and would
tender our thanks to Hon. LEWIS CAss, for
two vols valuable public documents received
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
- Dedication of the New Church.
GRAND HAVEN

The dedication of the first Presbyterian Church in
Grand Haven, will take place on Sunday. the 31st
of May, 1857. The dedicatory service will be con-
Quoted in the forenoon, and there will be service in
the afternoon and evening. Ministers from abroad
are expected to be present.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
MEDICAL.-..Dr. 2. MINER

Would respectfully inform the Inhabitants
of White River and vicinity, that he has located
himself at that place, and may be found at Gaines
Hotel, unless absent on professional business
OQ0nd
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES

"We live In Deeds not years; In thoughts, not breaths
In feelings, not In figures on the dial.
We should count time by heartthrobs; he most lives,
Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

BALTIMORE. October 30. The Governor
was waited on to-day by large number
OF prominent citizens, who urged him 10
Withdraw his proclamation, but he gave no
definite answer A town meeting has b en-
called for tomorrow afternoon.
The Mayor has issued notice, requesting
the citizens not to attend the meeting,
fearing that it may tend to influence the
present excited state Of public feeling.
A number Of the military officers have
called on the Governor, informing him that
the military will 10, obey their orders, and
that most Of the companies were temporarily
disbandlng.
Democratic politicians are enrolling, TO
offer their services TO the Governor az armed
citizens under military commanders.
The Mayor will issue his proclamation on
Monday proclaming his arrangements for
the preservation Of the pace and protection
Of voters.
The streets are throngcd with people in
the neighborhooi Of the Mayors Office and
police stations. There are many rumors
and all sorts OF speeulatioDs. The Governor
has not yet Withdrawn his proclamation.
L0ir.-1he Governor still adheres 70 his
proclamation.
The officers of the volunteer companies
report that nearly all the men belonging TO
them refuse to do duty except under orders
from the Mayor.
Out OF 80 companies not more than 300
men consent to serve.
4 large number OF citizens have been
served with notices Of enrolment Mo-,ot
them declare their intention 10 EAy no al
tcntion 10 the or,lr.
Many Democrats today have been heard
20 decare the whole thing farce.
A committee Of ten prominent citizens
are now consulting with the Governor. urg-
ing the withdrawal Of bis proclamation
Two cannons were taken from the armory
Of the junior artillery lat night one was
afterwards captured b. the police, mt the
other is still missing
The fs-linc agnin., the Governor il still
very great The Mayor AMI Police have
hal gr.a, difficulty u preserve the peace.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12
The creates, the-. P~rforma',su an Re
soid.

The National Chess Congres. lately held
in New York, will tend 10 inspire new in
ierest in this beautiful and profitable game
80 much fayoriic study among in'cllcc
tnal classcs OF every persuasion, that 1t has
long almost ranked a. science.
On Wednesday afternoon last, a, 4 O'Clock
a Mr.. PArisEN, we believe IA citizen Of
Iowa was bllndfoided. and played yimuItan-
eously at FIVE games. His opponents were
all play,q- more or rss celebrated Tor skil,
Messra. :. HuILBgTH, RoBr l.. DoDGE, o.
csxY,S, the Turkish author. FRssy, and -.
HAws. This il feat which the reporters
may well say is without parallel. and al
most incredible. The Tribune says:
The announcement Of such An astonishing
performance drew together = crowd Of dis
tinguisied strangers. The latest European
celebrity, Dr. Charles Mackay. passed sey.
era hours in witnessing tLc gamcs. Mon
.icnr 1'halberg, the great pianist, stayed IN
til 10 O'Clock. no, merely displaying iUteres,
in the proceedings, but also analyzing the
play. The Hon. John Van Buren, came in
twice during the evening. and We also re-
markell Capt. Cpdegraf Of the United
States Army, Capts. Buliin and Cbauncey
Of the United States Navy, Judge Whiting
Hickson W. Field, tsq.. John Jay. E~q.
and Others.
Up II +. ~, nore ofthe gains were
concluded although IN al Of them Mr. Pant
son had the docided advantage. History
can cite no parallel 10 this astonishing exer-
ton Of memory and cebcen,ratiyeb~ss.'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

FROM ,he Boston Post
1--WE are all interested in free labor. The
commercial man il interested. IL Is that which
freight, his ships &c.
IN =. Banks in Fansud Hat, dug. Is.
let us see how this applies to the exports
from this country for few years past.
For the year ending June 80, 1880, as
shown by the last treasury report, our total
exports amounted to Sl36,9iG9l2. Value
OF cotton ST. .9si ,GlG; tobacco, S995l ,023
Making a liberal estimate on the products
OF the sea, forest, and agriculture, and Civ
ing all the export Of specie to the North
dnring the year, the products Of free labor
gong to freight ships, outward bound did
not exceed forty millions, Or less than one.
third Of Tic total erpo,ts.
In ISL our total exports amounted to
Slo5.As9,1ls, Of which the North furnished
loss than onefourtb-say St5, 100000 The
South furnished Sll2,3l5,3l7 in cotton
alone, and $9,2l9,2Jl in tobacco.
In 1852 the total exports were : % ,3Gs,-
9Si. Giving ,hirfy-seven millions of specie
TO the North, she exported only about S72,-
100000, or little more than onethird.--
it VI NOkol NABVib7b ny Au' tNoukn
was So ,965,132 tobacco. $l0,03l .2o3.
In 1883 the total exports were S2l3,41l.-
G97. Giving the North, again, all the
specie twenty. three and half millions --
she exported only some SG30O0,000, or less
than oneih,rd ogam. The South furnished
in cotton Sl09 ,ljG, 40i. and in tobacco 3 :
800 ,3l9.
In 1854 the total exports were 1913 800
so. Including all the specie. some thirty
eight millions, the North could not have
exported more than 100000, 600. or u little
more than a third. The South sent out
more than that in cotton alone, (S93,59G,-
220.) and SlO,0l 6, 0iG in tobacco.
In l-j5 the total exports were S2i6, 10s,.
533. Giving, again the specie TO the
North. some fit, -four millions) she eX-
ported less than 3 o. 900 600, or about two
fiiths only. Cotton, Sss ,lA3,-4 tobacco,
Sl4.7l2,iGs.
In ls56 the total exports were S3lO, 5sC,-
$50. with forty.four millions Of specie in
cnded, the North exported less than $40,
100000 say one-,hird only. The South
furnished more than that in cotton alone
(Sl2s 1872 3jl and 81 2,22l ,Si3 in tobacco.
II seems therefore, by the figures, that
when Mr. Banks undertakes 10 enlighicn
commercial men, he either knows not wha
he i, talking about. or else for low, sectional
ends, he Intentionally mistakes the truth
cotton alone freghts more than f,co'hud' d
our oufwaYd b0und ues0i, .be following
table will show how large a proportion Of
our imports. including silks, satins, and en-.
broidcries. principally consumed at the
North, 1t has actually Ta,d toy,fo Sly years
past:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12
LATE NEWS.
From " AslsinYtOn.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3O.-Pevious to the
election in kul,sas. Gov. Walker received
specifc instructions from the Administra-
ton relative to his duty on that subject,
which precluded him from purging the
polls rs he recently did. In rejecting the
returns from the Oxford district he acted
without authority from Washington, and
clearly violated the instruction sent to him.
His conduct is emphaticslly condemned.
There is reason to believe that both Gov.
Walker and Secretary Stanton vii! be re-
moved. unless they choose to resign.
Application was made to-day for the EN-
ployment of the U. S. troops on Wednesday
next, 10 assist, il necessary, with State au-
thorities of Maryland for preserving peace
at the election in Baltimore. Definite action
WAS not taken, though it is highly probable
that the request will be refused.
Sir VIM. Gere Onsley is expected to ar
rive in Washington about the l4th of No
yember. II is believed that his instructions
will be such as will lead to the adjustment
Of the Central American question in man.
ner entirely satisfactory TO the u. 5. Gov
crnment.
Attorney. General Black has given an
opinion that the Government OF the United
States has ample power, and is by treaty
stipulation bound TO redress the wrongs OF
the Kansas nation Of Indians, and to protect
them against unlawful intrudcrs upon their
reserved lands.
The amount in the Treasury subject TO
draft is S9,,02.00O. The receipts for the
week ending Monday last were Si,iil 900.
IN reply 20 4 postmaster who COMP ned,
OF being overwhelmed with small change
First Assistant =. NJ. Gen. X inc, says:
A postmaster is not compelled TO receive
cents in payment either OF postage or OF
stamps, or from any one person at one time
more than 30 cents in 3 cent coin.
The Postmaster-ieneral has appointed
six route agents TO accompany the mails
between Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio.
with view 70 insure their prompt trans
mission.
Inter- secretary Floyd was telegraphcd
for, his presence being desired at a cabinet
meeting, to be held next Monday, relative
TO Gov. Walker and his proclamation,
which will he considered by the Admins
tration in direct violation OF his instructions
of Sept s. He had no authority whatever
to pronounce upon the legality Of votes and
was specially instructed to receive the re-
turns and lie, the legislature determine up
on their character.
The friends of Gov. Walker say he has
committed an error, and the wonder is that
he has committed only one, and that after
acknowledging his reprimand, will let his
name 20 10 the senate; if the fire eaters
choose TO reject him there, he will be in
position 10 defend himself AMI the Admins
tra,lon.
The Southern members Of the Cabinet
apprchend that this mistake of Gov. Walk
ers will reopen the Kansas fight and bring
the whole subject again before Congress.
Our Government will regret TO learn that
il is in contemplation to transfer Gen. Ro-
bes, the Mexican Minister here, TO Eng
land.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12
THE LATEST OUTRAGE.

Fenrja I"nas,on Of Fre'iom '-Pvbt,e
Jro4p, dvmg ne PeopLe ''- Tie Baita-
b., iqt~a by ths Bayns -Aimm,..
frd''on |otmg through ns dymy ''''
s-err Ne rbs--so riea-.
The X anss. shriekers have been believing
Justify for aveta. weeks, concerning the
voting at kDk4ppo, IN Karsas. Of .orDe Of
The sndiers stationed there. The UeroH Il
Frse,'op. plblish"si at LAWRENCE. IL ont IN =
two column article 'h:f,z,iing the rights 81
tie sodsrs TO vote, and stating, sn0ng
Other reasa,s ja.,ifying their action tha,
ihsy voted
ATHE FsgE SraTs TIcEyr
That j. ,he way buchanan and Walker
forced slavery upon X aDsss.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

0 be inflicted on Colonel Sumner. an old

TO be inflicted on Colonel Sumner, an old
cavalry officer, by subjecting the command
TO inspection under such circumstance
Colonel Sumner undoubtedly felt indignant
nj the outrage but he is too strict disci-
plinarian to have given expression to his
sentiments.
BY the Army Regulations, when an infe-
rior in rank inspscts the command Of his
superior, the latter is not required to be upon
the ground at the inspection. In this case
Colonel Sumner was present, and sent his
adjutant to inform the inspector general
that the regiment was ready for him-where
upon the latter went through the inspection.
Major IDEAS was undoubtedly provoked by
the personal and official GOODNESS with which
Colonel Sumner treated him, and SO made
complaint of his conduct to General Smith.
Out Of this correspondence ensued, in
which. as Deas charges. Colonel Sumner
knowingly mis- stated an official fact; and
upon that ground preferred the charge Of
conduct unbecoming an officer and gen
tleman."
This is serious charge. involving the
cashiering of an officer if substantiated but
nobody here who knows Colonel Sumner
believes for moment that it can be sub
stantiated. Major Deas presented the charge
first to General Scott, who knowing the cir
cumstances already, would not even read
them. pcrseyering in his efforts he then
preferred them before General Smith, who
ordered the investigation. OF course, if
Major Deas fails TO make out his case, We
may expect that the tables will he turned
upos himself Colonel Sumner is cavalry
officer Of twenty-five years service; Major
Dcas is comparatively new in military affairs,
having cen appointed from civil life N.
!. i,oue>.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

WA.HIS, roS. Oct. 10.

am now able 10 give you some farther
particulars 10 relation to the court MARTA!
recently ordered Ia conyefe for the purpose
of trying certain charges against Col Z. V.
sumner Thu oharge- are prefrred by
MAJOR IDEAS. assistant inspector general and
originated a. follows:
Before Coiood sumner AMI bis calvary
If, For, Layenwor,h for the expedition
agains, the Cheyennes. General Smith or
Cirej the inspection Of the regiment. aDd
charged Major Dc.s with that daty--s
yong and inexperienced othcr, who pro
baby Dever ,aw q cavalry r7gimen' parsded
before. Military nen viii understand the
outrage. i -, The studied insult, inietd-d
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12
III. Latest Intelligent. To,m bleeding
Kansas.

The wes,ilcd Argus has the following,
which j. not oplya good joke, but fact:
The be,, political joke we have heard
hi. season rus done oa the occasion OF
King David Wimo's speech at Erie. An
Iri.hman who had listened a,tentiyey 10
him. finally ;nrned 10 4 friend and inquired,
An thai's David W.lmoi. Oh 2 Yes was
the respplse. And what !, be running fort
Hoveruor. Governor Of Kansas, 10 itg
No Governor Of Pennsylvania. Faith, he
said nothing Of Pennsylvania. | thought Il
was Kansas sure.
This is a fair illustration OF Tire way our
very Republican" friends run everything
into the ground for the ake Of improving
the chances Of success with their undyipg
hobby
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12
Value ofImpo ia. Vain. Of Cotton

i'n1r tIcse circumstances. ]. it worth
while for New England business men longer
to wage war against the South p,m,rd
ruth nte,r arr, bYeod and bm'er simply TO
crafty the aspirations Of such superla'ive
damagogue- and political weathercocks AZ
Nathaniel 7 Banks!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

II IS rurnored tina, the reason Why The
HachiDery OF the steamer Atlantic vas
found 20 defective a. to prevent her depar
tBre for lIyrppo! "a bsr regular Jay. was
hat an interval va. nsedsd By New York
me-chsn's % answer their Enyli.h ie.'ers
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

During the recTii panic the receipts Of
the telegraph companies have Increased from
- 20 loo pr cent. The Wall street onice
in New York has received and sent a. high
~ 1900 messages daily.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-11-12

THE CEors OF l-j6.--'r report issae
from the T. :. Patent Office. -,ates the
value Of the leading crop, Of the country for
$50 a. follow: