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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

other, taller, painted staff, surmounted by
gilded liberty-cap; from which, collectively,
i infer that 'democracy'is afraid o. ashamed
to use liberty pole, from which to haunt
their hag,in time Of victory ;-andthat since a
gilded object is thus appraised above all else,
gold is doubtless pre-eminent in the minds Of
the people; and also that a h6ertyrcap must
be golden one to be acceptable. The log
ical deduction thereupon is that golden slav-
eryIis preferred before an INDECENT freedom
which is about on par with choosing to rule
in he'll, to being ruled in heaven. .--..-...s.-
Rock river has here considerable fall, and
water power available to larger extent, but
is not yet used very much. The railroad has
fine stone arches spanning three Of the prn-
cipal streets, and large wooden bridge, sup
ported by piers, sustains the track over
the river. A toll-bridge on piles connects
the suburbs with the city, but the rates
are so exorbitant that / would swim the
stream rather than submit to the extor-
ton. One agreeable remembrance is con-
nected with my stay at Dixon, and that is
that there first made the acquaintance Of a
-A katy did! 1 know I'm green, and
acknowledge the fact with bushes; but i
have been in yearly all our free states, Cana
das and territories thrown in-but never be
fore did l hear a katy did After i had
gone to bed, the little thing sang under my
window seranade, long, may be, but | am
sure much more acceptable than any ever
gave my lady love, and its katy--katy did,
katy didn't, katy did, she did," served won
derfnly well to prevent grumbling and curs-
ing at the adamantme arrangement which
might be called bed but not resting place,
that accommodated your humble servant. n
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

PROSPECTUS OF THE WEEKLY MONTGOMERY
MESSENGER" To show the ue,y age and body
Of the Iimes."-The undersigned propose to pub
weekly paper, to be called the Montgomery Mes.
Senger. lFTIi tFtEIl (ElYlIfgq'
AS in the announcement of our daily, we shall
in this indulge in no extravagant promises. With
the daily so with the weekly MESSENGER, we shall
try to make it " the herald Of busy world :" an
epitome of the times, by culling for its columns.
from every source within our reach articles on all
subjects--short, pithy paragraphs; for in this
fast age" it is appropriately styled, the news.
paper is not the place for long essays and disqui
sitions, on any subject, 1t Should be multum in
parvo-as full of news as a hickory nut is Of
meat" and this is what we shall endeavor to make
the weekly Messenger. ~, E
=. II. BRITAIN, Editor and Proprietor
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23
OFFICE OF THE
Detroit & Milwaukee Railway Co. 4

On and after Wednesday, August, r. 1887 and
until further notice, Passenger Trains will run be.
tween Detroit and Ionia, as Follows: blini tlG.D
TRAINS WESTWARD.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23
Syrup from the Chinese Sugarcane.

Mr.. Sheldon Swift, of this county, has
presented us with large bottle OF syrup
made from this new sugarcane, and we agree
with him in pronouncing it no hnmbug.-
While there is difference between it and
the syrup made from the common species,
we cannot discover that the Chinese sugar
cane syrup is in the least behind it in rich
sacharine matter. Syrup manufactured by Mr..
Swift does not possess that green flavor men
toned by some of our exchanges, and proves
that where such flavor exists, it is caused by
cutting the cane too early. Mr.. Swift says he
only planted about the 10th part of an acre in
this cane, that he made $40 gallons of juice,
from which he manufactured 80 gallons of
good, clear syrup, and saved more fodder
than it would be possible to make with any
kind of corn on the same quantity and quail
itys of land. He further states that hogs and
horses are very fond Of it devouring the stalks
to the very ground ID ~ tjegd of a8
Mr.. Swift gave the Chinese sugarcane a
fair trial, it came up to his expectations and
he is much pleased with it. atar l3a p-
We have heard repeated conversations upon
the value of this cane, and find the opinions
of farmers about divided. Our own opinion
is, that it can be made valuable if farmers
will devote sufficient care to its cultivation,
though we do not believe it could be made
to supercede the coumon sugarcane now in
use. Those who have utterly failed in max
ing it yield proportionably, planted on very
poor land, or bestowed no attention upon it,
taking it for granted, as many such farmers
do, that if it was worth cultivating, it would
grow to perfection and yield enormously
without care and attention Such persons
never develop a newly introduced plant, no
matter how valuable. Enterprise.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

The advantage Of water, over land COM
munication, is illustrated at Grand Rapids
The Enquirer Dc Herald says wheat can be
shipped from that point, by river-boats and
propellers, to Buffalo, for one shilling per
bushel. Wheat at Grand Rapids is one shil-
ling per bushel higher than at Lyons, and
Ionia, which are nearer Detroit on the rail-
road. Grand Rapids enjoys uncommon ad-
vantagcs, and is unquestionably destined to
be the western emporium of the State
YpsIunE Sentinel. r dg
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n-~ TO CONSERVATIVES, ASTHAMATICS,
~ md oh Inrolids

49, To CONSU MI IIV Is, AOI1AMAIICS,
49, D%pecticS and other Inudlids.
Doctors FITCH & SYKES may be consulted
daily, either personally or by letter, at No. 104
Monroe street, Chicago, Illinois, for diseases of
the throat and lungs. Also for dyspepsia, female
diseases, and all other affections prcdisposing to
consumption.
Personal examination always greatly preferred,
but where this is impracticable the answers to our
published list of questions should be fully and
carefully given.
" Hints to Invalids," pamphlet of 4S pages,
mailed gratuitousy TO any requesting it.
1.-THE Invaids guide and consumptve's man.
ual," (muslin binding) sent on receipt of twelve
postage stamps. ~ it". i+il l
Consultation, either personally or by letter, free.
Office hours from 10 to daily, Sundays except
ed. up 'l H't A q.
Communications may be addressed either TO DR..
c. NJ. FITCH or DR.. J.oW. SYKES, 10i Monroe
street, Chicago, Illinois.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

"NoTHINe TO Wharf.-The imports of
foreign dry goods at New York during the
past week were large, being nearly $4,000
600, and within fraction of 100000
larger than the amount imported in the cor
responding week Of last year. The aggre-
gate imports Of dry goods for this year, SO
far amount to S63,9l4, s2s-showing an ex-
cess this year over last of nearly Sc, OoO,o
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

49, If you are Sick you must take Medicine!
~ For all external and internal pain use
DE Wits PAIN RE LEV Err,
Which is stronger and requires less to effect
cure than any known remedy. u,., .,.,.l...|,
FOR FEVER AND AGUE TAKE
the only safe and harmless remedy in the world,
II HODES' FEVER AND AGUE CURE.
For all bilious complaints take
THE ANTI-BIL IOUS PILLS,
An auxiliary to the Cure"
These Remedies destroy the Disease, but never
the patient. W.B. CHAPLIN, Wholesale Ag't, o.
ftHt Providence, II. I.
For Sale by Druggists generally. 293m3
-. MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
~ .iide tal b AND PHOENIX BITTERS
Yellow Jaundice Is a precursor of very serious
chronic disorders In the system, and If not attend.
ed 70 in the earliest stages, bilious fevers, infia
nation of the kidneys, and pleurisy will follow
In such cases one dose of the Moffat medicines
has been known to effect a cure. ""
j Sold Wholesale and retail by the proprietor, w.
3. hoaat,s 335 Broadway, Ny, and II. Griffin
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Grimes. /"

A. H. ROOD, superintendent
Detroit, Aug. IL, 1857. dS-JIl 3O7tf
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

Almost any ship will sail before the wind,
but it requires trim and well built ship to
beat well; SO almost any person may go with
circumstances, but it requires person Of fixed
principles and good courage to 60 against
them
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

China and the United States are like in
latitude, position and climate. One occu-
pies the eastern projection of the old conti-
nent, and the other Of the new. Their pro-
auctions are similar and in many respects
identical. Our magnolia, mulberry, cyprus,
and many other of our trees and plants are
to be found in China, and nowhere else out
Of our own land. Hence the peculiar fitness
OF Chinese vegetables for transference to
our soil; and hence the importance, on our
part, of knowledge Of Chinese agriculture,
especially horticulture, and botany. In many
branches of gardening, the celestials are in
advance of any other Spiritual
Isisgvaph.e'aw ode ~ a7aif 2nol 3 70. an'o
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

49, lH 81 GRAND HAVEN hf'o1 "
.t.,f.rf.4 .se t AND MUSHROOM.
The Propeller OTTA VA will run in the above
named route, during the remainder of the season
of navigation, leaving ra ~. Eg9
CHICAGO, Mondays d Thursdays. at o'clock p. NJ.
from Ryerson, Miller Co.'S dock
corner Canal and Fulton SITS;
MUSHROOM, at 3 o'clock, and ulry
CIR. HAVEN, at 8 p. NJ. Wednesdays s. Saturdays.
- For freight or passage apply to
Ryerson, Miller & CO., Chicago; H
Ryerson & Morris, Muskegon; tft, - F.I
Blake Il Hubbard, CIR Haven, or on board.
W. II. WOODBURY., A.. HAVEN,
...1. IIDgWsg . Clerk. Nve Master.
July g. 1857 296ai t
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23
From the Grand Rapids Eagle.
A Used up Coon.


A heart-broken "lovyer," residing in the
classically named town of Polkton-just far
enough from this place to be credited by the
charms of distance-has sent us communi-
cation setting forth his grievances,in the shape
of the trials he has had to encounter in pro-
tracted courtship of about FIVE months, re-
sulting in the loss of the false fair one, and a
smashed heart; which story he wishes the
EAGLE to circulate for, revenge on the heart
less feminine, who has been so silly as to take
in his stead poor widower, and as balm
of consolation for his damaged heart. Now,
friend, we cannot publish your article, for
these reasons, to wit: first, its extreme length
might exclude Kansas item; second, it is
personal, calling by name the bird you once
tried to cage; and the third, last, and most
important objection grown out Of regard for
the safety of our readers. We do not wish
to publish anything SO funny as to burst our
patrons with laughter or any sentences SO
well rounded as those in your composition
are, lest they read on and Onto the end
We cannot for the life Of us account for the
young lady's taste in preferring old "Jere-
miah," widower, to a young Coon like
yourself, save in consideration of the little
ferries extra, or upon the principle that there
lis no accounting for tastes"
Mr.. c., in view of your troubles, the fol-
lowing advice we tender you, gratis take it
and wait patiently for the "good time COM
ing" remembering that every dog will have
his day; we've had ours, and you'll have
yours. Do not, for your country's sake, in
jure your throat by cutting it, either with a
razor or brandy, neither disfgure your manly
countenance by the use Of hemp, or an at
tempt at keeping the company Of fish. The
result of such conduct has bad tendency
and then how'd you look, being sat on by a
coroner's jury, and an account Of the whole
matter published in the papers! Turn your
melancholy thoughts, young man, to bright
future, prepared for yourself and the Mrs.
Coon" that will be, after the next coming,
just SO sure as there's truth in the sentiment,
perseverance accomplished miracles" III
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-23

The Panama Star says: LIFE ILLUSTRATED il
one of the best papers published in the United
States. We know of no more instructive and in
teresting publication for family reading Young
and poor, will find something TO suir them in its
columns" ' 307
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
vIGO COUNTY.

The Democracy of vigo held Conven-
ton at Terre Haute on Saturday Last, and
selected delegates to attend State Conven-
ton to nominate Supreme Judges. Hon.
JonS G. DAVIS was present and addressed
the Convention, which was a large and har-
monious one. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing the present National Administra-
ton, and the State Administration Of Gov
WRIoHr; approving fully, the political
course OF their worthy Representative in
Congress, Hon. JOHN q. DAVIS ;denouncing
outside interference in the political matters
Of that District against taking back the
Wabash and Erie Canal; against all banks,
and especially the new State Bank, and in
favor Of the sub-treasurury for the safety
OF our State funds. w
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
FREE BANKS.

There is an effort being mado by
some of our money shavers TO dis
credit the Tippccanoe Bank and the
Exchange Bank at Greencastlc. II
our information is correct, and ii
is derived from headquarters, two
sounder and more reliable institutions
cannot be found in the State of In
diana. Their securities, lodged with
the Auditor, are abundant, even if
forced upon the market Tomorrow,
to redeem every dollar of their cir
culalion. There are but very few Of
tho Free Banks that, in consequence
of the late depreciation of stocks, are
thrown little behind in their secu-
rites. They have been written to
and the Auditor is confident they will
either send in their required addition
al securities or retire a small portion
of their circulation forthwith As to
the two Banks referred to above, they
are both as sound as they can be.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
WISDOM.

We have two Supreme Judges in this
State who have tried to resign their posi-
tons. But il seems they had not sense
enough to frame resignation. Tho Cover
nor and Attorney General, fruitful in doubt
ful expedients and opinions, have so decided.
His excellency has already gone far to usurp
the Legislative and judicial power Of the
State, and to abroga.e the rights Of the peo-
pie, and spurn the wishes Of the Democratic
party. Hadn't he better make a clean
sweep Of IL? What Is the necessity for Su-
preme Judges? There is the Attorney
Gencral-all right on the goose-who can
give more opinions than all Of them; and If
his opinions are not good law, what matters
it, when His Excellency is resolved to disre-
gard all law, and usurp all power? Most
wise Governor Most learned Attorney
General Happy day for Bank sharks,
swamp land swindIers, and pot-houso aspi-
rants No Legislature to provide laws
no Judiciary TO execute or cxpound them
all functions of Government conferred in the
Governor and his minions. Happy peoplel
You ought to be thankful that such honest
and able hands are determined to relieve
You Of the cares Of government
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02

That the Republican majority in the
State Senate is mainly responsible for non
legislation last winter, every candid mind
Will admit. But when they left this city
there was remedy for the evils which
they brought about That remedy was the
immediate recall of the Legislature in
extra session. II that had been done and
they again failed to discharge their duties,
the responsibility would have been fixed
upon the right shoulders That has not
been done, nor is there much. II any, proba-
hility that il will be. The Executive
for his failure to discharge plain duty, has
assumed bis share Of the responsibility, for
which he win, perhaps, be held to an nc
count some day.
While upon this subject we would say TO
those who have assumed to control the
destinies Of the Democratic party in this
State, that making provision for the
opening Of the Benevolent Institutions,
although called for by every charitable
motive, does not do away with the necessity
for an extra session Of the Legislature
The closing Of the institutions was but a
small part Of the evil which we are like 10
encounter from the failure TO pass the laws
required to carry on the government
There Is, now, no law fixing the rate Of tax
alton for State purposes, and without rev
enue, no money can be legally expended by
the State officers The interest upon State
bonds falls due semi-annualy In January
and July. II is said that the money now
in and to como into the treasury win leave
no more than enough TO pay the January
interest The next July interest cannot be
paid, our State will be discredited and the
Wabash and Erie Canal bond holders, under
the provision Of the Butler bill, can claim
indemnify. That claim viii be that the
canal be taken back by the State ut cost
Of ten millions Of dollars. liquidation
will be the cry against Indiana as il has
has been against Mississippi
But il is said the evil can be remedied
byborrowing money. Where is there any
law for that ? What would be our condi-
ton as people If we were once within the
grasping power Of sordid corporation ?
Having once done the State an apparent
favor, she would presume to demand
in payment for past gensrosites, additional
franchises and exclusive privileges to the
injury Of the people at large.
Again il is well known that the present
appraisement Of real estate for taxation is
unequal and unjust. the man Of small
means paying more taxes in proportion to
his wealth (if il be personally than the rich
landlord This appraisement, made years
ago, cannot be changed without action Of
the general assembly.
Such are few Of the evils for which
there Is but one remedy, and that remedy
viii not be applied. The motives which
prompt the mere politician, who now holds
the helm Of State, to withhold this remedy,
are obvious. and as we shall again refer to
this subject, they shall be examined.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
THE HONEST PARTY.

Such is the term applied by certain
officials and hoirclng presses in the
interest of the Bank Of the State Of
Indiana, to those who oppose their
corrupt clique. Are we to Eunder-
stand from this that theirs is the dis
honest party? If so, they are wei.
come to the name they so much covct
and richly merit.
If to advocate the principles Of
Democracy as advocated by Ole
Hickory, and which have ever since
received tho endorsement Of every
national Convention, is considered eyi
dencc of "honesty," then tho sdishon
st.party" win find q great many
honest" men in Indiana. Z 81
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
LUXURY AT pELHr.

A correspondent of the London Hllsfra-
ted Neirs, writing from Delhi, give the fol-
lowing account Of the luxurious mode OF
life prevalent in that city;
Luxury, even now, can 20 no farther in
the East than il is to be found at Delhi -
Even now oil the best dancing-women, the
bird-tamers, the snake-charmers, the Per-
sian musicians, the jugglers, congregate from
every part, not only of India, but Of Asia,
ut Delhi. Hundreds Of romances might be
written Of the lives Of men and women who,
from this degraded class, became Court fa-
vorites and by ready wit, personal beauty,
and dark intrigue, ruled where they were
wont to serve; and even now, under absolute
English rule, dissipation ever holds widest
revelry at Delhi. Young men, both in the
civil and military services, we're too soon
influenced by the contagious and enerya-
ting influences Of Delhi and its Oriental
pleasure. Many noble fortune, fine in
tellect and the material for high moral
character, have yielded before the Circelike
temptation Of this great Moslem capital; and
the song and the dance have followed too
quickly the decisions of Courts and the cries
Of those demanding justice ut our hands
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
HANCOCK INVADED.

The good people Of Hancock, or
that part oft In the vicinity Of Forts
vile, wero disturbed from theirusual
quictudo, on Saturday last, by the
appearance in their midstyof an ,inva-
ding army (of political office-holders)
from Marion county which had been
recruited for the occasion by thelead-
ing spirits of tho indianapolis divis-
ion of Mr.. Bright's grand army,
The cause of this exceedingly war
like invasion, was the fear on the
part Of the invaders that the Black
Republican ticket would be defeated,
by tho regular Democracy, unless a
diversion could be made in favor OF
te enemy, by means of descrtion
from the Democratic party to that of
tho gurrilla band, commanded by
Captain Walpole--the Canales fHan-
cock. vtw rrref
Whether any serious injury was
done by the invading squad, we have
not learned, but opine that nothing
was vanquished, but bread, meat
and drinkables. As the valiant Col.
o. T. Baird. the travelling Missionary,
was present, we shall no doubt have
full reports of the seige Of Hancock
in the next number Of the Upton
Dominion. Our readers must await
its appearance with patience.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-02
AaorHER HEAD orr,

The Sentinel of this city, some
months ago, at the instigation of the
Bank clique, took occasion TO read
out of the party several Democrats,
whose only offence was opposition 20
that clique. Among these were John
G. Davis, John w. Davis, Gordon
Tanner, d. S. Gooding, the editors Of
the Columbus Democrat, Sullivan Dem
ocrat and other democratic papers.
We perceive that this example has
been followed by the yevay Ne,eS and
the Upton Dominion, papers edited
by two heightened gentlemen recent
ly imported into this State from New
York by certain aspiring politicians
The Ne,cs editor has gone further,
and applied the guillo,ino to Aquilla
Jones, John w. Dodd, Gov. Wright
and others. Not satisfied with this
indiscriminate slaughter of Demo-
Gratis, he caps the climax, in q late
number of his paper, by cutting off
the head of Hon. STEPHEN A. DoUo-
LAS, the sterling Democrat and cham
pion of the doctrine Of Non-Inter-
vention on Slavery.
Senator DOUGLAS will no doubt be
as much surprised to learn the cause
of his ostracism, as win our readers.
The editor suspects that he is opposed
to the new doctrine Of non-interven-
ton on the question of Banking and
the Currency; and that he may be
in the way of distinguished friend of
his who aspires to the Presidency in
1860. 1sas.s
We have no right to speak for any
man, but as weunderstand democracy,
Judge Douglas cannot be Democrat
and advocate Banking, and that, as
the Democratic party has not changed
ground on that subject, he, of course,
is for the DEMOCRACY, while the Neics
editor is not. - = 49,
AS to the Presidency, it seems TO
US to be quite early in the day to
breach that subject, but we think that
this much may be said in advance;
that whether in the future StephenA.
Douglas or any other good Democrat
gets the vote Of Indiana or not, it is
certain that no man who claims to
have the Democratic party Of Indiana
in his pocket, to be soldt to the highest
bidder, can ever receive the vote Of
the State, or the good opinion of the
Democratic masses. This kind of
political gambling, we think, is about
at an end in Indiana