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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 90, 1857.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,

CHINESE SUGAR CANE-ITs CULTIVATION
We understand that Judge Hathaway, Of
Crockery, purposes to plant this season a
half acre with the seed of the Chinese Su-
gar Cane, in order to test the practicability
of its culture in our northern attitudes. Va
rious opinions prevail among those who have
given some attention to the subject, as to the
effect produced by our comparatively cold
summers upon the quantity and quality of
the sacharine substance yielded by the cane,
some affirming that no unfavorable results
are experienced by transfer to more north
ern ATTITUDES, and others, that experiments
made in its culture 80 far north as this will
prove Improbable, SO that our citizens will
look forward with some interest to any facts
respecting its cultivation that may be elected
upon trial.
DR.. Jackson, at recent meeting of the
Boston Horticultural Society, stated that the
Chinese Sugar Cane raised in the vicinity of
Boston would not yield crystalline sugar in
quantities to warrant its cultivation. A small
quantity could be obtained from the plant,
but syrup which was suitable for food or
distillation was readily obtained. The fur
ther South the cane is raised the more sugar
it yields.
Professor Bacon, of Boston, in recent lee
ture at the medical college, spoke briefly of
this new plant. He says it contains much
less sugar than the common sugar cane; that
the sugar obtained from it is not the same as
obtained from the cane of the South, the
maple, Indian corn, &C., but in "grape SUI
gar" or "glucose," such as is obtained by
boiling starch in diluted sulpheric acid.
One part of the sugar cane is worth two
and half parts of glucose in its sweetning
properties. But if the cane cannot be raised
with profit, by the farmers, for sugar, it may,
nevertheless, be found quite profitable for
fodder.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

We heartily endorse the Eagles COM
ments, as presented above, and hesitate not
to recommend TO our numerous readers the
firm and goods of Messrs. PoRrERs & MArH-
IsoN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

Cleveland, April 81.
The schooner Nonparei1, from Oswego, ar
rived here this morning, via the feeder of the
Welland Canal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29
For the Grand River Times.
GRAND HAVEN, April "a, 1857.


Mr.. BARNS: To the great surprise Of my
self, and not less think of others present, I
see that simple sugar party, engaged in
by all as a means of enjoying Friday after
noon pleasantly, has been seized upon by the
Clarion as an "item," and in it l find my
self, with others, presented to the eyes of its
readers with prominence not at all coveted,
and entirely repugnant to those feelings of
delicacy which should find place in every
female mind.
l should not be true to myself were to
remain silent and not protest against the
publication of an article of this character,
wherein private names, and those of ladies at
that, are held up to the public gaze. Thus,
though lady, avail myself of the medium
of your paper to express my sentiments.
Is il so, that we can have no innocent
amusements, no recreative parties, but that
some "bachelor friend must take notes to
show his talents and a soft-headed editor
must give him place in his columns9
To the author of the personalities" in
the late issue OF the Clarion, we (the LADIES'
say: We despise man who has such scar
city of ideas that when he discovers the in
gress of one in his Uranium he forthwith pro-
ceeds to announce the unexpected discovery
by holding it up for our admiration; and a
man whose brain is so shallow that I'M
pressions sink no deeper than his tongue,
meets with our thorough contempt. Neither
can he expect to remain hidden by the "non
de plume" Of "our young bachelor friend"
for who can fail to trace in the delicate des-
criptioms, gentlemanly illusions, and refined
comments therein contained, the .forcible style
of late effusion in the Times, wherein Web
ster, Walker and johnson are exhausted to
furnish explosives, adjectives, and intensifers
to acidulate and mustardize harmless dose.
To the Editor who has arrogated TO him
self equality with the Supreme Being, and
uttered the fat, "Let there be Light" we
would merely suggest that before he again
attempts " Creation out of nothing" he re-
examine the result of his late six days la
labor" and see if he can himself pronounce
it "Very good"
We beg Mr.. BARNS, that you will not hes
itate to give this short article place in your
paper, as it is written by the request of "the
ladies'" A LADY PRESENT.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

ES- Hon. ROBERT J. WALKER, the new
Governor of Kansas, is now in the city of
New York, and expects to leave that city, for
Kansas, on the 18th of MAY.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

MAPLE SUGAR.-The season just closed
has been one of great profit to those engag-
ed in the manufacture of Maple Sugar, and
a greater amount has probably been produc-
ed in this county than ever before, induced
by the remarkable high and still increasing
prices demanded for Muscovado and other
sugars. The yield in proportion to the num-
Der of trees tapped, is unusually large-as
for instance, the Messrs. MURRAY, Mr.. SEY-
MoUR, and others in the town of Crockery, we
learn have manufactured at an average rate
of some sfbs to the tree, and those trees tax
en- in course through the bush. Many dol
lars will thus be saved to citizens in the item
Of sweetning."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

EE We are indebted to our friend, j. A.
LEeeAr, for late Chicago and New York
papers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

ES- 1t is stated that over 80 persons have
fallen victims to the railroad accident at the
Desjardins bridge near Hamlinton &C. W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

%- We trust our farmers will be alive, dur
ing the comingseason, to the necessity of plant
ing and sowing as many acres as circumstan-
ces will possibly allow. At the present ex-
traordinary high price Of everything eatable,
the employment Of the Agriculturalist must
be in the highest degree remunerative, and
they will find it greatly to their interest to
plant and SOW that "extra acre."
We know of none in our county who have
as yet been compelled to pledge their farms
for provisions, but we know those who are
certainly in straitened circumstances, caused
by the unprecedented high prices Of the nee
essaries of life, which circumstances compel
them at present to purchase. So, farmers,
let not foot of land 60 to waste, if it is pos
sible to plant or sow some kind Of a crop
thereon.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29


EDGE Tool MANUFAoToRY AT GRAND
RAPIDs.-Our friend and former fellow-citi-
zen, F. T. RANNEY, Esq, has recently pur-
chased the property at Grand Rapids, former
ly known as the Grand Rapids Axe Facto-
ry," for the purpose of manufacturing Edge
Tools-a branch of business much needed in
the Grand River Valley.
Mr.. R. is well known to our citizens as a
man of good business capacity, possessed of
a liberal share of enterprise, energy and Yam
kee observation-disclosures, and we have no
doubt the undertaking will prosper in his
hands.
We learn from the Enquirer that Mr..
RANNEY has engaged Mr.. HATHAWAY for his
Foreman, gentleman possessed of large ex-
perience in the business, and fully competent
for that responsible station. We wish Mr..
R. abundant success in this new branch of
business.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

ENGLAND AND AMERICA ON THE TURF.-The
New York Mirror says that "the sLecompte,'
Pryor, and PrIoress,' the three gallant cour-
sers which were sent from this country, last
Fall, 10 confront the renowned champions of
the English Turf upon their own ground, and
at their own terms, are entered for the Great
Goodwood Cup!" ..,.
Gilpatrick, the famous jockey, who has so
often ba cked imperial Boston, who, with Lex.
lngton under him, beat Leccmpte in 23i. and
who rode Lexington when that renowned racer
made his unequalled four miles in l93-is en-
gagged to go to Engla and take part in the
contest. Two or three more American Jockeys
are to be sent over; SO that all of the horses
will be ridden according to the style of racing
In this country. and agreeably TO the manner in
which they have been trained.
This great trial ofspeed comes the Goth of
July, and at the latest advices, the American
horses are in excellent condition. 1t is hardly
necessary to add that the eyes of the whole
sporting world of America are turned upon Mr..
Ten Brock and the gentlemen engaged with
him in this grand national affair. 1t is the first
time the United States have ever measured
themselves against England on the turf.
Under the conditions ofthis race considerable
advantages are offered to the American horse.
Lecompte will carry Ia lbs, Pryor III lbs,
and Prioress 100 lbs; four pounds being allowed
TO PrOress as a mare. 1t will be seen, there
fore, that Lecompte aud Pryor will run at an
advantage OF Ii lbs. lessA On these items, our
readers caa begin to form their opinions and
calculations.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
stlttt 9flistcllalrp.
May II, 1857.


FRUIT TREEs.-The" +" Journal of Commerce"
says.
"The importations of foreign fruit trees and
seeds this Spring, now nearly over, are estima-
ted TO have been at least fifty per cent, in ex-
cess of those of any former year and this branch
of horticulture is fast acquiring Importance
The destruction of trees by the severity of the
two last winters, and the rapid settlement OF
Western lands,-but more than all, the en-
couragement to the culture Of domestic fruit al
forded by the formation of numerous Agrcul-
tural societies throughout the country, have
given impetus TO this business which is quite
unprecedented.
:. Trees are imported in bales and cases, chief
ly from France, England and Scotland and
seeds are invoiced by the ton. Their uggre-
gate value for the season it is difficult to calcu.
late but as the nursurymen chiefly import
through single agent in this city, some ap-
Proclamation may be made. The largest nur
suries in The United States arc in the vicinity
of Rochester, where there are something like
1000 acres of yo ing fruit trees in process OF
culture. A single tirm has as many as 400
acres At Syracuse there is a nursnry of 300
acres and very large ones are TO bG found in
arIy all the principal Western cties,-even
| in Des Moines and Dubuque, which were re-
Gently 10 the heart of the wilderness, Illinois
is taking the lead among fruit growing States.
II is very singular that agriculmrists nearer
home, particularly in New Jersey, are not able
10 discover the, immense advantage thai would
result from more extentep culture offruts oil
the choicest varieties" .fe..faa e.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

AN APT REPLY.--A boy was ouce converted
while at sea. His wicked companions began
at once TO tease aud vex han in every possIble
way, but he stood tr.n. and nothing was able to
move him. AT length even some of the officers
were SO base aud unmamly as TO endeavor 10.
overthrow his faith. One OF them ssca to send
tor the lad during the only period he h ID 10
read and improve his mind, and then try hin
with perplexing questions. .- .a :. q, q
Once he asked him where Cain got his wife.
Now, mark the wisdom and pruprlety Of the
young believers reply. =,
"Slr, am ignorant. The only answer can
give you, is, my God knows where Cain got is'
wife, and did not ask him this question when
telt the burden of my sins, but | cried, GOD,
be merclful to ne sinner"
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

THE CHINEsE.-The" Journal Of Commerce"
believes there is a continued resolution OF the
Chinese to destroy their enemies wherever they
meet them. To this cause, it is said that the
lnsurrection at Sarawak may be traced, where
the Chinese population, nuIAberlng about 1000,
rose against the Europeans, murdered numbers
OF them without regard to age or sex, and plum
dered and destroyed their entire property. .-.,
The terrible vengeance taken by Sir James
brooke is generally spoken of as just. More
than 1000 were killed out of 1000 who made
the ck,--and half the number caped were
woman and children. In Singapore, and
throughout the Indian Archipelago, the worst
disposition on the part of the Chinese towards
all foreigners, and league for their exlermi-
nation is reported TO exist, instigated and COM
manded by lhOse in authority in China. For
days" says the London Times:
"a kind of guerilla warfare was carried oil.
The Chinese were driven into the jungle and
Slot down whenever they appeared. Sir James
Brooke carried on the war like some Joshua
smting the Cananites; and Sir James himself
says, in his letter describing the tragedy, that
there is nOta roOt-tree to cover their dastu rd
heads in the country. --
Of all this the Journal says: ..s.f
The accounts sufficiently show that the bat
lle-held is no longer confined 70 Canton, and
that the enemy with which Great Britain has
TO contend, is not Governor Yeh and the turbu-
lent population that he rules. but that in every
spot ~ the Eastern ocean where an EnglIslnan
aud Chinaman are To be tOand danger Is "
be apprehended, ....o tra'4
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

SIGNs IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Californians are
determined to keep the Anglo Saxon stock as
pure as possible there,-no matter how much.
"mlxing the breed" may be in fashion else
where. Thus, in conformity with resolution
previously adopted, the Judiciary Committee
OF the Assembly, we see. have reported bin
to restrict and prevent the immigration to and
residences IN that State by negroes and mulat-
toes.
The bill requires that from and after the pas
sage Of the act no black or mulatto person shall
emlgrate tc, or acquire residence in that
State.
Another sign in the same direction is,-ihat
the bill introduced into the Assembly for admit
ting the testimony OF Indians, Negroes. Asat-
les, iu Judicial proceedings where whites are
concerned, has beer ictedted by a stroug neg g
tice UOie. .... IL. ... -. r..:
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

HoRRIBLE CASE IN NORTH CARoLINA.-The
Charlotte, ($dsth Carolina,) Dcm0crat, of the
18th instact, gives the particulars OF II horrible
affair, which has just been brought TO light in
the neighboring village OF Concord, in Mecken-
burg county. 1t says: .,.t.
Aquack doctor, known by the name of Nu-
gent, applied TO a man to assist him IN taking up
child that had been buried d few days betore.
The man made the request known, and ntma-
ted that two little girls, daughters OF very re-
spectlble gentleman resulting IN the vicinity,
had been removed from their graves by thus
man Nugent, for the purpose OF extracting medl-
cInal properties from their flesh and bones 10
ascertain the truth of the rumor, the father had
the graves re-Opened, and found the cothns and
bodies missing. OF course this created deep
sensation, and we are informed that 1t was de-
terlnined to inhct summary punishment upon
Nugent; but on visiting his house he was found
very sick and in dying condition. One report
says that he took poison, after learning that his
operations were known to the pubIlc-and anoth-
er, that he died from disease contracted from
frequent handling ofdecomposed bodies.
Nugent died on Wednesday last. lie made
statament before death that he had exhumed
about sixteen dead bodies in Concord and else
where, and after using them (tor making med+-
cne) he burned the flesh, cotfins and everything,
to prevent detection. His ash pile was exam
lned and teeth and bones found therein.
His theory appears to have been that medi-
cine could be made by boiling the liver of hu-
man being that would cure the liver complaint :;
and so in regard to other diseases. We learn
that NugeDt was from Forsyth county, and had
been living in Concord about two years. He
once lived in this town, we are informed, en-
gagged in selling peppermint and cinnamon
drops. Before he died he gave the names of
three or four of his accomplces, one Of whom,
white man named Bogus, was arrested IN this
place last week, and committed to jail.
What the fellow did with the medicine he
has been making, no one knows He has agen-
ces in Salisbury and Goldsboro, where one or
more ofhiS accOmpices reside.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

The BALTIMORE OYSTER TRADE.-The Pal.
timore oyster trade amounts TO nearly millipn
of dollars. The Easton Star, commenting upon
the great increase Of this business, urges the e>-
tension of the Maryland and Delaware Rail-
road to Oxford, which will be the great oyster
depot on the Chesapeake. The river here. is
seldom frozen over, and all the northern cities
can be supplied by railroad with oys'ers during
the whole winter. Oysters may be sent f'om
Oxford to Philadelphia, over the Maryland and
Delaware Railroad in six hours, to New York
in twelve hours, and to Buffalo in twenty-fou
hours from the time they are taken from tie
water In the same short space Of time they
could be sent to Boston or Cincinnati. 8lt
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

MCKIM SENrENCED.- David Stringer McKim
the Murderer OF Samuel Il. Norcross, has been
sentenced to be hung on the 2lst day of August
next. The bloody-minded portion OF the llol.
ldaysburg people will have delicious time at
the execution, and may, perhaps, revel in their
innocent amusements OF .. .poker' q nd " Euchre"
undev the gsllows1 -lj7il 9.l stIijss :. bsalsat
We learn that the large reward ofoyer $2500
has dwindled to five HUNDRED paltry dollars and
Tor nus there are TWO claimants, Messrs, KooQs
and Wolf This diminution has been caused
by theriaeking OUT Of parties who, before
the arrest, were willing to bestow indefinitely
large sums upon the captors.
There are several rich phases in connection
with the McKim affair of which we are eogni-
zant, and Of which we may hereafter speak,
The reward claimed by Wolfhas been attached
In the hands OF the officialsnt Harrisburg BY his
creditors Philadelphia Journal. : 2" '"A'''
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

SNoRING old Hicks was an awful snorer.
He could be heard farther than blacksmith's
forge; but his wife became so accustomed to
il, that it soothed her to repose. They were
very domestic couple--never slept apart for
many wears. AT length the old man was re-
quired TO attend court at some distance. The
first night his wife never slept wink; She
missed the snoring. The next night passed
away in the same manner. without sleep. SHE
was getting in very bad way, and probably
would have died. had it not heen for the inge.
uuity of servant girl. She took the coffee
mill into her mistress chamber and ground her
to sleep at once.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

To give briliancy to the eyes, shut them
early atnight, and open them early in the morn
ing let the mind be constantly intent on the
acquisition Of fhuman knowledge,or the exercise
ofbenevolent feelings This will scarcely ever
fail 70 impart 10 the eyes an intelligent and
amiable expression.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
Stlett 40sm.
Little Grav e s.

Little Grav YES.
"There's many an empty cradle,
There's many vacant bed,
There's many lonely bosom,
Whose joy and light have fed.
:. For thick in every graveyard
The little hillocks lie;
And every hillock represents
An angel in the sky"
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

0~T- A horse owned by Dc. f. Dorsey, of. Hs-
gerstown, Nd. died last week in the 45ih year
OF his age: The doctor had rode him in lis
practice for 81 years, ''sd" mo14 +"
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

Tue LAW OF TREES :-Solon Robinson says.
II is now IA well settled law, by several Judicial
decisiOns, that if tree growing upon my land,
overhangs the ground of my neighbor, the fruit
belongs to me, and may enter upon his land
for the purpose of gathering it, provided l do
no damage beyond what may be necessary In
carefully gathering the fruit. At ihe same
time, it is equally good law that my neighbor
may cut otfall overhanging lmbs, aud all roots
that grow in his ground but while he permits
them to grow, | am 10 enjoy the benefit. SAS
Judge Livingston, confined tais view oftke
case. vs. 'u.'~ Vl''r 'a5iNa " -a eat ,lI ~
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

I OF The people Of Iowa are to vote in Al
gust on the question of allowing eolored men
10 vote on the same termsa other men. ''s'
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

ob NEw CEsr PIEGE.--- We, have seen this jaew
coin, and although we do not admire its propor
tons, we would be very glad to hape a plenty
of them. 1t is certainly the ugliest looking
American coin thatever came out of the mint.
Md: Republican ss'za.t- II ssgas1.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
WHOLE NO, 1922.

EMIGRATIoN WEsTwARR.-The Kansas Her.
dtd OF the 9Th instant, published at Lecompton,)
says:
The stream of emigration which began so
early IN March, continues to pour into Kansas
with nnabaied rapdty. They bring their tami-
lies and implements Of industry
TIE population and society of our CITY will
compare favorably with many of the older
cities. We have schools and churches that are
well attended. We have ii moral, intellectual
aud energetic people. And last, though not
least, we have the prettiest women in all the
country.
1t Is computed that the number of emigrants
from the New England States to the Mississippi
valley this season will amount to 100000, and
that these will carry with them, on an average,
$IOO each "a low estimate.) making an aggre-
gate OF SlO3O00,000 in hard cash. The causes
or the rapid Increase the movement of the ma
tive population from the Eastern to the Western
States, the Buffalo Commercial thinks, refers
10 the cen'raIiZatIon OF capital and business IN
the great cities, and, in The hands of the few,
destroying, by their superior advantages, the
chances oil successful competition by industrial
mechanics and business men of moderate means.
lHE INVASION or SONORA-The Mexican pa
pers contain an account Of the invasion of So
nora, by Gen. Henry A. Crabbe, a California
lawy er, and three hundred men. The advanced
guard, consisting OF one hundred men, crossed
The MeXIcan frontier, aud 200 men landed on
the Island OF LObOs, intending to cu-operate with
the force by land Pcsqupira, the Governor of
Sonora, raised 700 at the National Guard and
went out to meet them. The account comes
down 40 later, but,despacheS from Mexico an.
nounce that 1.-THE Crabbe expedition had been
compelled to surrender, aud the comma nder and
sixty Of his men had been shot. The various
companies OF the expedition were commaBded
by Capt Mcdowell. Capt Robt. Holiday, Capt.
Freeman S. Mckinney i
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

p e>7- Virginia strawberries, from NorfSlk rare
selling at one sisllar per quart in New York.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

fE IT TT~7- --~~~TT --Tea7s.sg, Z,
= W Hon. Stephen Adams late United
States Senator from Mississippi, recently died
at Memphis. la.. - ''.. ''i' '' 80
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-05

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r~ rtckly carved rosewood pari furni urc vAmsnh
WOOD p,snofwte maid Nth pearl suifs % wood In
ss brocai-l large ard costly P-sD s.d FRO ,ch china
- rcky deco~sied royal veivet csrpeu. o. painting
40 II lOx o'ci,ck at the esidence OF Or God tnh,
West rhr-psh ssr--t this day Jrpe Q. HEvkr "
x6 wl sell - ahsve all he uruiture mostly msde or
uns-Roun< cnrner carved rosewood psnoforte ncnly
-td legs sup rsov instrument IN se bn short inns ~
z. and bscss, marble tops sbou w, hundred y os ~
vel.c cs,pe alec three ply and ingan
Pc. pfcr fnsaW, heavy ece and brcsr' cur,slns,
WI csy r.rved garlor furniture. covsr- N 1900
brocsf! msne w order; Tu ki-h arm chairs rrcepuon
sewcod marble tnp centre and sofa abs secrc
bocrsse costly france ~ pain inxs pssn and btsqu~
- and mAn'e crnsrneats, Oh smber fnrnurr 60 ssns
vood msrnie np dres.ng bureaus and sssh<fands sfA
Hrs rrsers 70 csr c'ch md brocsie rch paint shses
~ mssressss phow. snd bcssters bedding toilet sess
dining sxis~ son table large AID choice
~ n ckrs srd slserylse: alan quantity al arp~k
sn< kncher furuiiure, lounsss cck rss arsvcs sale
'.nP>osy. without regard " wsath~r Csfargues a.
kcsss deposn vn be acquired frou ali purcha.~r y
hns Yrsmpt psvnsnt q The btia earrnh cnrms Ia
As.1n D4aro sAey viu DO vsn 70 sAsenA