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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
WILL MUSHROOM COUNTY BE OR
CANNED


GANIZEDl
Some say no; others say the matter
will be attempted. Two very serious OBJ
jections to the organization exist. First,
on account Of the alleged unconstitution-
atty of the act providing for its organi-
zation; and secondly, a majority of the
people Immediately interested are doubt
lessly opposed 10 the movement.
Sec. 2, of article X, of the constitu-
ton says: "No organized county shall
ever be reduced by the organization of
new counties to less than sixteen town
ships, as surveyed by the United States,
unless in pursuance of law majority of
electors residing in each county, to be af-
fected thereby, shall so decide"
After setting aside the territory intend
cd to be embraced within the limits of the
new county we have seventeen townships,
ostensibly, but four of these arc fractional
ones. Now the only question relative To
these is, are those fractional townships
recognized by the constitution as possess
ing all the privileges and powers as town
ships of full and ordinary size9 If So
the alleged unconstitutionality of the act
of organization is, Of course, on that score
groundless; if not, the aforesaid act must
in law be null and void, unless the matter
be first submitted to the electors residing
in each county to be affected thereby, and
they decide by majority of votes thai
such new county shall be organized.
The second reason why such county
should not be organized possesses greai
potency in our mind, TO wit: The great
majority of the people immediately inter
ested are doubtless opposed TO it. Why
was it that the trainers aud supporters 0
the bill of organization were unwilling L
have q clause inserted in that instrumen
providing for its submission to the people
unless they feared defeat at their hand
They dared not trust il at the ballot box
AT all events, we arc decidedly oppos
ed to the formation of the new county
assured that thereby the will of a vas
majority is made to succumb to shat of
small minority, which is decidedly at yari
ance with the principles Of every free an,
enlightened government, as well as c
right and justice, and can not be submit
ted to with very good grace by free an
enlightened citizens.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
Dep. Sec. State.

TIE STEAMER HURoN.-The gallant
steamer Huron, with her bravo and gal
liant captain MORGAN, is TO take her old
place upon the lake, and run, as hereto
fore, between Chicago, Grand Haven and
Muskcgon. Tho Huron has been repair
cd during the present winter, and has
been strengthened in several important
particulars. She never was in better
trim, and all her old friends in western
Michigan will be glad to greet their ia
yoriie, and extend to her that patronage
which she deserves. The Huron will
run, during the season, in connection with
the D. e. M. II. W., and will probably
make her first trip in the first week of
March. At Grand Haven she will touch
at the wharf on each side Of the river,
thus accommodating the river and rail-
road travel and freight To our friends
in the eastern part Of the State we will
say, that this is one Of the cheapest and
ono of the best routes TO Chicago, for
freight and travel. Mark package ''per
steamer Huron" and It is sure TO get TO
Chicago. Drew d GooDRcH, the pro
prietors Of this line aro among the first
businessmen Of Chicago, honorable, high
minded, accommodating and strictly trust
worthy. We sincerely wish tho Huron,
her captain and owners, pleasant and
profitable season.
Grand Rapids Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

= re- The steamer Pontiac, Capt. ]. B..
PARKS, left her dock this morning for the
city of Grand Rapids. This event, the
first trip up river may be regarded as the
beginning of river navigation for this sea-
SON. 1t is an event Of no little interest
and importance to the inhabitants resid-
ing upon the banks of our noble Grand
River. The regulations and arrangements,
for the ensuing season, if any have been
agreed upon, are unknown to us. We
presume, however, that we shall soon lay
before our numerous readers their adyer-
tisement.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

THE RIVER BoArs.-There is a pros
poet Of a lively competition between the
River boats and Railroad, The coming
season. Capt. GAxo has purchased the
Michigan aud Pontiac, and win run be-
tween this city and Grand Haven, regi-
larly, for freight and passage. Fare will
be reduced TO sl,00 including meals !;
and the tariff for freight must be less
than heretofore, 10 compete with the rail
road, which, we understand Is delivering
freight on the street, at l54 cents ~
hundred. "Competition is the life Of
trade Therefore success, we say 10 the
Captains enterprise. G. r. Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
STATE DEPARTMENT, MICHIGAN, !
Secretary's Office. {
LANSING, Feb. "a, 1859

LANSING, Feb. 81, 1903.
Rev. VIM, M. FERRY, Sm:-I have
Just received n letter from the Attorney
General of the State, requesting me TO
advise you whether tho recent act of the
Legislature organizing the County of
Muskegon take effect Immediately or not.
In responding to his request, l would
state that the act referred to was not or
dered to take Immediate effect.
Respectfully, DC,
+. A. THOMPSON,
Dep. Sec. State.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

STEAMBoATs.-The steamboats, are
making preparations for the opening of
navigation by such repairs as are needed,
and the application of fresh coats Of paint
and yarnish. AS Detroit is now the only
city on the lakes that supports respect
able number of steamboats,, their move
mcnts are amatter Of some interest TO us
Everybody will be glad to see the mag
nifccnt steamers of the Michigan Central
Railroad Company in motion again, for,
although railroading is well enough for n
single day OF night, or even both OH a
stretch, there is nothing like large and
commodious steamboat for a relief and
rest in the midst Of a long journey.
The Detroit and Cleveland line will be
filed as usual by the Ocean and May
Queen, both of which will be put in the
best order for the season. The Forester,
Dart, Ruby, Forest Queen, Columbia,
,SiVaa, and several smaller steamers will
run up the river to various ports between
this and Saginaw, on both American and
Canadian shores.
The North Star and Illinois, and pro-
pellers Gen. Taylor and Iron CITY, will
run to Lake Superior. Other arrange
ments will probably be made with a view
to the same trade, the plans being rather
indefinite as yet. The indications are
that there will be no decrease in the
steam marine, although many forebodings
arc expressed in relation to the prospects
of sailing vessels. There arc, aside from
the above, nineteen propellers and about
thirty tugs, all Of which will be in a reg
ular business pertaining to this city,
Many transient boats will also run.
bet. Free Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

The bill appropriating 10000 acres
of the public land, for the encourage
mcnt and support of Agricultural Col
leges in the several States, with proyis-
ion for the further donation of 10000
acres for each representative that they
may have after the next apportionment,
has passed both branches of Congress.
Should this bill become law, it will
confer upon tho State of Michigan nearly
100000 acres, worth, at the price fixed
upon our primary school lands, tho sum
of 100000. 1t is rumored that the
President is preparing a veto message to
be sent to Congress with the return of
the bill.
The Homestead bill of Mr.. Grow,
granting leo acres of land to each aetu
al settler has met with defeat in the
Senate. IL come up on the 18th ult for
disposition and was postponed for the
civil and diplomatic bill by vote of %
10 %, Vice President Breckenridge yot-
ing for tho pOstponoment. This is con
sidered defeat of the bill, for the pres
ent session, at least. The following SEN
ators voted against tho postponement:
Broderick, Douglas, Johnson Of Tenn,
Houston, Rice, Pugh, Smith and Stuart.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

re- The Propeller Michigan, Capt,
HoPKINs, has successfully nayigated,
scarcely without interruption, the entire
winter season, the lake between this port
and Milwaukee, All honor to the brave
Captain, crew, and the gallant craft which
has so proudly weathered the storms Of
old winter.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

- The Washington Union says =
"The Star SpangIed Banner, with thirty
three stars, was hoisIed at the Capitol
simultaneously with tho announcement Of
the signing Of the Oregon bill by the
pfesidentN n.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
Mr.. Hazleton offered the following res

Mr.. Hazleton offered the folloWing res
olution:
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this Board,
the act Of the Legislature, in forming the Coun-
ty of Muskcgon, leaves but fifteen organized
townships in the present county Of Ottawa.
Mr.. Roost moved to amend by striking
out ''fifteen" and inserting " twelve" and
add to the last line the following words I:
And that the Supervisors of OTTAWA,
Holland and Spring Lake be excluded
from the Board.
Mr.. Parks moved to amend the Hol-
land amendment by adding after the
word Holland" Talmadge."
The amendments were adopted.
The resolution rs amended, read as fol-
lows:
ResoIred, That in the opinion Of this Board,
the act Of the Legislature in forming the county
Of Muslxegon, leaves but twelve organized town
ships in the county Of 0ttawa, Holland, Tai
madge and Spring Lake be, and ara hereby ex-
cluded from this Board.
The resolution was rejected as follows
NAYs-Allendale, Blendon, Chester
Georgetown, jamestown, Robinson, White
River, Zeeland-s.
YEAS Ottawa, Polkton, Spring Lake
Talmadge-4.
Mr. Milne moved that the Board nd
iourn sine die, agreed TO, as follows:
YEAs-AllcndaIe, Chester, Crockery
Georgetown, Holland, jamestown, Otta
wa, Robinson, Spring Lake, Talnadge
White River, Zeeland-l2.
NAYs.-Blendon, Olive, Polkton, Wrigh
4.
The Board accordingly adjourned san
die. JOHN HARE, Chm.
TIMOTHY FLETCHER, Clerk.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

Eg- Much of the original matter pre-
pared for this issue of our paper is
crowded out.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
a. We publish in another parL Of our

re- We publish in another part Of our
paper letters of correspondence in refer
cnco 20 an act Of the lato Legislature
organizing the county of Muskegon. In
connection Herewith we append tho OIL
cial proceedings of tho late special meet
ing Of the board Of supervisors of this
county. The subject will receive as il
needs, no comment at our hand.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
DETROIT, Feb. %, 1850.

DETRoIT, Feb. %, 1859.
REV. WILLIAM NJ. FERRY, DEAR Sm:
have perused the bill COPIED into the
Grand Haven NewS of the 26th of Jan.
last, entitled ga bill to organize the
County of Muskegon." / am told that it
passed both Houses and received the sig
nature of the Governor; but am not in
formed whether it was ordered to take
effect at an earlier period than the end
of the ninety days from the date of its
approval If it was not so ordered to
take effect, it is perfectly certain that
there will be no County of Muskcgon UNI
I'll the end of the ninety days, and that
no election or canvass for County offices
can be held in April next.
But / have not the means Of deter
mining whether or not the act was Or
dcred to take immediate effect, and by
this mail write to the Secretary Of State
to give YOU the information.
l notice also that a meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Ottawa County
has been called for the 25th inst, for the
purpose, among other things, of ordering
special election for filling vacancies in
certain county offices in Ottawa County
If the act does not take effect until the
expiration of the ninety days, no such
election can be held before that time.
Very Respectfully Yours, DC,
j. NJ. HowARD, Atty General.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
STATE or MIcnIGAN,

Approved February 4, 1850.
NJ. WISNER.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
Office Of secretary Of State.
hereby certify that have compared the fore
going copy of an act Of the Legislature of this
State passed in the year 1859, with the original
now ON file in this Office, and that il is true copy
thereof
In witness whereof, / have hercunto set my
hand and affixed the great seal of the said State,
ut Lansing, this twenty day Of February,
A. d. 1853. T.. A. THoMPsoN,
DIP, Sec. Of State.
Mr.. Roost presented the following res
olution:
Resolred, That there is no vacancy in any
County office in the County Of Ottawa, occasion
cd by the passage of the act entitled an Act, to
organize the County of Muskogon."
Mr.. Hazleton moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table,
Pending which question,
Mr.. Hopkins moved to adjourn sine
die, which motion was lost.
Mr.. Hopkins moved q call of the
House, on which call there were found
fourteen Supervisors present.
The question then being on Mr.. Roost's
resolution, of laying it on the table, was
decided in the Affirmative.
Mr.. Wellman moved to adjourn until
0 o'clock Lost.
Mr.. Barnard moved TO adjourn till 2
o'clock p. NJ. Carried as follows:
YEAs-Allendalc, Chester, Crockery,
Georgetown, jamestown, Olive, Polkton,
Robinson, Wright, Zeoland.-10.
NAYs-Holland, Ottawa, Spring Lake,
Talmadge, White Riyer.-5.
The Board accordingly adjourned ill
two o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant to adjournment ;
called to order by tho chair. Roll call
cd, when the following persons answered
to their respective townships:
Alex. Milne, Allendale; G.. S. Stons,
Blendon; G. w. Reed, Chester; VIM.
Hathaway, Jr, Crochery; John HARE,
Georgetown; John Roost, Holland; r.
S. Arnold, Jamestown; w. II. Parks,
Ottawa; G. G. Jones, Olive; Simeon
llazleton, Polktou; J. w. Barnard, Rob
inson; John V. Hopkins, Spring Lake
Myron Harris, Talmadge; lrenus Well
man, Wright; j. G. Van Hecs, iceland.
Tho journal Of the forenoon session
was read by the Clerk, and on motion Of
Mr.. Harris, was adopted rs read.
Mr.. Harris offered the following roso-
luton:
ResoIrcd BY tho Supervisors now assembled,
that the call Of this meeting Is premature, and
that those who signed the call, did 80 under a
misapprehonsion that The law 30 organize the
County Of Muskegon was 10 take eject immedi-
ately after It's passage, instead Of ninety days
after the end Of the session Of the Legislature
On motion of Mr.. Hazleton, the rcso-
luton was laid on the table.
YEAs--Allcndale, Blcndon, Chester,
Georgetown, jamestown, Olive, Polkton,
Wright, Zeeland-0.
NAYs-Holland, OTTAWA, Robinson,
Spring Lake, Talmadge, White River-6.
Mr.. Parks, moved that tho Resolution
offered in the forenoon by Mr.. Roost to
wit: That there is no vacancy in any
county office, be taken from the Ca
bic. The motion was lost as follows:
Allendale, Blendon, Chester,
Georgetown, jamestown, Olive, Polkton,
Robinson, Wright, Zccland-l0.
HEAs-Crockery, Holland, Ottawa,
lSpfing Lake, Talmadgc, White Riycr-G.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

2 Duty OF TOWNSHIP TREASURES UY-
DER TIE New REGISTRY Laval the
session of the Legislature just closed, a
Registry Law was passed requiring a reg
istration of the names of all electors. Sec.
10 reads thus:
"At the annual meeting of ca h town
ship, on the first Monday Of April in the
year one thousand eight hundred and tif-
ty-nine, the Township Treasurer shall, at
place as near as practicable to that Of
the meeting and Of convenient access to
the electors, have said book or register in
readiness for the entry of their names,
and each qualified elector residing in the
township may then write his name at
length in the proper place in said register,
if able and willing TO do so, or the Treas
urer shall, upon request made in his pres
encc by the eloctor, personally, write the
name of such elector in its proper place
Suitable books for registration TO be
provided, by Supervisors, Treasurers and
Town Clerks who constitute the board
of registers.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

Eg~ We invite The attention of the
readers of the News to the proceedings
and resolutions of a mass meeting, irres-
pectiye Of party, recently held at White
River. The Indignation of our neighbors
at White River is scarcely exceeded by
that of the people very generally with
whom we are acquainted within the limit
of the territory in question. The legisla-
ton complained Of perfectly accords and is
in agreement with the sentiment and pol
icy of the negro-loying, republican party
now in ascendency in this State.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02
DOES TIE MUSHROOM BILL TAKE IN
o MEDIATE EFFECT?

The following letters have been receiy-
ed at Grand Haven on the above sub
iect:
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-02

LEWIS Grow, Secretary.
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

THE undersigned offers for sale splendid
IA STEAM SAWMfLL. situated on the New
Orleans and Jackson Railroad three-quarteTs of
a mile from the located depot, Bahala, and ten
miles South Of Gallatin. The rapid settlement
of the surrounding country, he anticipated town,
and the undoubted completion Of the road 70 this
point by the lst Of October next. with the already
increasing demand, insures ready sale for lumber,
there being no mill nearer than twelve miles
To the mill is attached 800 acres Of finely tim
bered land, with a suficiency opened for the pro-
duction Of corn, potatoes, etc, to supply the
employees and teams Of the mill. A comfortable
Dwelling. with the necessary out-houses, at
tached. The mill house is large and substantial
containing the latest and most improved ma
chInery; boiler 81 feet long, AZ inches in diame-
ter double dned; circular saw, 81 inches diameter.
Everything new and in complete running order.
This mill. with seven hands, can cut between
FIVE and six thousand & ei Of lumber day, but
averages $500 feet daily, without extra labor OF
strain of machinery.
Attached is one Of Straub's superior 26-inch
French Burr GRIST MILLS, capable Of grinding
from Is to Is bushels per hour. with sufficient
business to supply the place with bread. Also,
a Wagon and Team, Lumber Car, Tools, etc,
necessary to carry on the business-with an
abundance of water all seasons.
Terms easy For further particulars, apply on
the premises. OF to the under signed.
w. j. BRUNER,
OF MAYES & MILLSAPS, Agents,
April IL, '57. 33-tf Gsllatin, Miss.
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

T, HE undersigned begs leave to inform the cit
IL izens Of Claiborne and adjoining counties
that he has purchased the Right of CRANE:
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASKEf.--a
new and beautiful article, unlike anything ever
offered to the public before. The casket has none
of the repulsive appearance which all other Buri-
al Cases or Collins have. A supply of all sizes
constantly on hand. The public are invited to
call and examine them.
All orders for the Casket or wooden Collins,
will be filed with despatch. Burial clothes Of
all kinds furnished when ordered.
A. ROLLINS.
July 3, 1856. 46-iy
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

81 st. Charles st.
Ne, Os . 90. 1856. loft
Mr.. J. J. Person Is the duly authorized Agent
of the Eagle Cotton Gin in Port Gibson, where
a sample stand may be seen. All orders left
with him will receive prompt attention.
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

THE Eagle Cot
ton Gin Manufac-
turing Company,
are now prepared
to I'LL all orders
for their Improv-
ed Gin Stands
All stands now
made have the
PATENT IMPROVED
CYLINDER Brush,
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

UyHE firm Of Griffith & Garrison is this day dis
A. solved by mutual consent. T. Garrison will
attend to settling up all the business Of the firm.
All those owing us on note OF book accounts. are
requested to pay up as soon as possible. t. Gar
rson will continue the Furniture business at the
old stand, where he will be pleased to see our
friends and Customers who may want anything
in the Furniture and Housekeeping line.
Z. GRIFFITH.
T. GARRISON.
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08
ATTENTION PLANTERS,
Checse! Cheese u!

A = Half boxes English Dairy Cheese jus
III come put mp expressly for family use.
dec29 j. s. MASON,
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

DARTIEs wishing to huy Gin Bands would do we'll 20
call and price my articles in this line before buying
them cheap elsewhere
August 26. 1858, w.B. FuLKERSOS.
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

Gin Bands. &C.

ENRESH Buckwheat; Currants; Citron;
i Fresh Salmon; Sardines; Cove Oysters;
Daily southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-08

PATENT DETACHED CRATES, and PATENT SLIDING
BUrTs and MorERs all Of which are EXCLUSIVELY
Used BY Us. These Gins obtained A PRIZE OF
$3.50 AND A GOLD MEDAL from the Govern
ment Of India for Ginning fine Cotton, as also
Medals from the Worlds Fair at London and
New York, and combine all the late improve
mcnts in Machinery, and are warranted superior
in every respect In order to meet the great de-
mand for these Gins, the Company have estab-
lished a warehouse and workshop at the corner Of
Canal and Phillippa streets, and with the stock
on hand at the established depot, No. 81 st.
Charles Street, feel confident Of meeting all or
ders promptly.
ExAll orders should be addressed TO
VIM l., CUSHING gent
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IN TRUMBULn COMMON PLEAS.
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GALE OF REAL ESTATE
- By ORDER OF COURT.
On the 10Th day Of March, 1859. ! e:reen the hoars Of
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Township OF Liberty, Trumbuli County. Ohio.
T~kRAs-sl5O in hand. and balance IN one year. q.
MILO NJ INCOMES Guardian.
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