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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
NORTHERN MICHIGAN.

At an early day in the history OF Mich
iran, arose an impression that the wnoie
north srn portion Of the Lower Peninsula
was a vast swamp, intersected by "graN
civ knobs" and barren plains: ms I'M
uression prevailed wherever Michigan was
the theme Of conversation, and IL was
fostered and encouraged by all who were
in auywise interested in the lake eominerce
NJ that early period. BY dePreciating the !
oL.,sc,er Of the soil in Northern Michi-
,ran hundreds Of thousands Of hardy set
Tiers were induced TO sail 10 more remote
regions. To such an extent did these i'm
pressiops prevail in the New England
States that il was honestly believed that
n residence in Northern Michigan was
equivalent TO warranty Of death TO any
one bold enough TO make the trial.
These prejudices against our soil and
climate are fast dissolying, before an ar
raw of facts too strong for dispute. 1t IS
true we have been suffering from partial
failure of crops for year or two, but all
know that this misfortune is not attrlbu-
ted TO soil or climate. 1t was occasioned
solely by the extreme causes which from
time 10 time affect all parts Of the world.
But the great advantages of Michigan
over MANY of her sister States, consist IN
two or three facts: II is well known that
the largest lumber region now remaining
in the Union is ia Northern Michigan
We have water communication and facil-
tiles for taking it TO any market we pre-
fer 10 select. Recent developments indi'
cate that we have n mine OF wealth 10
coal. and another not far beneath 1t II
salt Plaster at points is already staple
commodity, and it is being transported
away in large quantities. With all thes'
sources Of prosperity, we have anothe
superior 10 all, and that is in soil, inferio
10 none, East, West, North, or South
The time is fast approaching, when thu
last remaining prejudice against Northern
Michigan will DO wiped away, and thos
immense forests away TO the North, WI
resound TO the stroke of the axe anc saw
and their rich soil yield to the plow share
Let no man be deludcd by spikes Peak
warns OF riches, for the dawn will 500
break upon a day Of prosperity to Mich
gan such as the most visionary hay
hardly dared to hope. Another year wi
send into her borders mighty tide OF en-
igration, and she will take giant stric
in prosperity and wealth. Such are 'tt
signs Of the times as induced by the
action of that general business stagn
ton which now affects the whole countr
Cheer up, Michiganders-all will yet
well. Flint Daily News.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
THE PRESIDENT AND THE SLAVE
TRADE. ;t....,. ,

If evidence were wanting that the Pre-
sident is doing his whole duty respecting |
the recent violations of the law forbid
ding the African slave trade, We have II
in the fact, stated by Savannah, Geor-
gia, opposition print, that the slave ira
ders are most Justify crying out against
the authorities at Washington and in
Georgia for transcending, as they allege
the strict requirements Of the law.
1t is q curioua fact that while the slave
traders are thus crying out, the northern
abolition sheets are charging the Presi-
dent with winking ut violations Of the
law, by allowing the Federal officers in
Georgia 10 let the slave traders escape
vigorous prosecution. So boldly have
these abolition charges been made that
the above named opposition print at Sa-
vannah has deemed it but simple justice
TO the President to declare that "the
most vigorous exertions have been made
both in Georgia and at Washington, tc
bring all parties engaged in the affair o
, the Wanderer slave trader 10 a strict nc
count" and it adds: $50 far as the at
torneys Of the government arc concerned
while tho nnrihern press is arraignint
them for neglect Of duty, the slave ira
1 ders themselves are crying out most lus
tly against them for transcending tn
4 strict requirements of the law"
r 1t is thus seen with what justice th
s President has been attacked by abolition
ism in this connection. Yet, the attack
O in this connection are quite as just
;. those which are daily made upon him
!. other connections. 1t is his duty 10 ex'
n cute the laws as he finds them, wheth'
p they relate TO the slave trade, TO filhbu
Of tering, or 10 any thing else, and wheth
is such laws are palatable or unpalatable
IN particular localities. He did not hesita
II to execute them against the fillibuster
he has not hesitated TO execute the
4. against the slave traders; and if the mort
:. ern abolitionists shall attempt to car
: out any of their notification schemes, '
50 are perfectly sure he will execute the la'
4 against them. SO, we advise the abe
h. tionists to observe FAIsrArr's suggestiC
,w that "ths better part of valor is disc
. tom detroit Free Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
NEWS ITEMS.

Next TO being great poet, is tho
power of understanding one.
- There are l9, 1922 children attending
public schools in California.
The whole number Of Indions at
present in this country Is estimated at
259,oo0.
Levi j. North, the circus man was
thrown from buggy, in Chicago, recent,
", and fractured his breast-bone and
three ribs. ~ ,il3 yap aias
Matthew Cassidy, alias Thompson
the well known pedestrian, concluded
walking match, recently, Of l0s con
secutive hours, at Lansfeld Hall, Brook
lyn, and was declared winner Of tb'
stakss-$500. Q 3
- The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvan
ia has decided that an orphan is a faith
erless child. This was question arrls
inc from the refusal Of the Directors Q
the Girard College TO admit boy tina
had lost but one parent they conteudin
that an orphan meant only one who ma
lost both parents. eai'7
az NIeeKR IN THE FKScE."-A hol
rible runor prevails in the republican eli
cles over in New Jersey, that their new
Inv elected Senator, Mr.. Ten Eyck, ha
been discovered to be n STAKEHOLDER, .
he married in "well stocked plantation
down South. "Somebody 10 de hou'
wild Dinah.' = l.,''
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

A DvoRcE IScIDEST.-At the recent
session of the Oregon Legislature, Elijah
Dobson was an applicant for divorce
Tho bill passed the Council, but before
action in the House, member received
the following note:
AIT Home, Yamhill Corner.
"Dear Sir:-After my best respects
| wish TO inform you that my old woman
has returned, and have found her al
right; and il our petition has not beer
taken up, be so good as not to take it up
and not proceed any further without m,
order. Yours respectfully.
~ ELuAu ANp SARAH DoBsoN.
The bill was tabled.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
DISSOLUTION.

U,HE cO-partnership heretofore existing be-
i tween the undersigned, doing business un-
der the firm OF Blake& Hubbard, expires this day,
by limitation. Any unsettled business OF the
late Firm win be attended TO by either Of the
undersigned. Gss- All persons indebted to the
late Firm, are requested TO make Immediate pay
nent, and all persons having claims against II
- JOSEPH BLAKE,
WIN. ii. HUBBARD.
Grand Haven, April LIST, 1859. l4w MI
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
HORRIBLE DETAILS OF THE Loss OF
THE SHIP ST. PAUL, AND THE MASsA-
GRE OF TIE PASSENGER AND CREW.
New YoRK, April IA.


The Courier Des Etqts Unis gives
long statement Of the loss Of the ship
St. Paul, and tho massacre of $50 pas
sengers. The st. Paul belonged TO
Hayrc, and was making at the time Of
her loss voyage from China TO Austria
liza with load Of Chinese emigrants. 1t
was one of the numerous islands Of the
Louisada Archipelago that the vessel
was lost on. Tho wreck took place on
tho 18th Of September, but the passen-
gers escaped from this peril, and an Eng
hsh vessel was hailed. II was too small
TO carry away all the unfortunates, and
$50 were left till word was taken to Sid
ncy and another vessel was sent to theil
relief. This relief expedition arrived a
the place in December or January, aDC
found that Of $50 individuals,but China
man was saved, all the others having bee1
massacred by the savagcs amid the mos
frightful tortures.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

500 The editress Of the Ashland Ken
tuckian, who by the by is said TO be a
handsome young widow, in response to a
suggestion that she did not wear hoops,
says: "Hoops indeed! why, zee don't
near ANYTHING else"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

DEMOCRATIC Observation-Disclosures
N. j., has elected the entire democratic
ticket, for, the first time in forty years.
The democrats have carried Beloit, Wis,
which last year gave iss black republi-
can majority. 30 'aa-'ai / $3.50 ir9f
In Circleyille, Ohio, the democrats
have elected their entire ticket. -, ~
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

EE- John w. Farmer, author Of "Far-
mefs Map of Michigan and another
similar work, lcaped from an upper win
dow in St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, re-
Gently, and killed himself. He was la
boring under alteration Of mind at the
time. .rfa1 a'i ign "a u
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

DEADLY WEAPONS IN CASADA.-A
bill 10 prevent the carrying of deadly
weapons has passed the Legislative
Council Of Canada, and has been read
a second time and ordered to the Com
mittee of the Whole in the Lower House.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

"A new cave has been found in Pu-
laski, KY, which IS supposed to exceed
in grandeur tho wonderful mammoth
cave. A party Of young men in Louis
vile have made arrangements TO explOreit.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
THE DETROIT AND MILWAUKEE, RAIL
WAY STEAMERS.

Il
The destruction Of Bidwell L. Mason's
buildings will not in the least retard or
delay the completion Of the steamers
The stuff for finishing up the steamers IS
all got out by the carpenters, and was
stored in largo building. This building
was one that was entirely uninjured by
fire. The Detroit viii DO completed and
ready for trial trip on the 18th Of July,
the period Of tho contract, and the MI
waukee about three weeks later, as was
stipulated. We had this information yes
terday from Messrs. julius Moyius, Vim
cent Bidwell, and Mr.. Sheppard, Of Shop
ards Iron Works.
At the FIRST glance n. these vessels, the
first idea that strikes the beholder, is that
of immense strength. They are a per
feet mass of wood and iron, interlaced To-
gelher, and no sea-going vessel was ever
more powerfully built. We hazard moth
ing in saying that they are the most sub
stantial and best built vessels that were
ever constructed in Buffalo.
The dimensions Of the vessels, 1.-THE YES
sells are twins,) are as follows:
Length over all 246 feet
|, Beam - ------------- %
Depth of hold --------- Is
TO top Of bulwarks------ IL
Tho frames of these vessels run up u
the top of the bulwarks, rendering the nc
; tual depth of the vessels IL feet. Thu
alone is an element Of great strength
! In nearly all other steamers, the frame
run only to the guards, with light bul
wark. In the case Of these steamers tn
+ bulwarks are part and parcel Of the hu
II -(having no guard but that which SUI
n ports the shaft and wheelhouse,) an
. equally strong. The models of thes
); vessels are perfect. With long shar
n bows, armed with heavy iron plate, I'll
l. center part of the bottom is board. Tn
y gives the properties Of great speed, adde
% to light draught--(they are to draw b.
IS eight feet of ter)--grcat recommend
Il tons and advantages for the route G
H. which they are to run, which is betwee
@ Milwaukee and Grand Haven.
The engines are building on the san
plan Of the boats, with reference 10 gre
power and perfect construction. ~
no The cylinders Of these engines are 81
rY IScHEs..in diameter, with stroke
y twelve feet, with tubular boilers as lar
.t as could be got into the boat. o
at of them now ready to put in the Milwa
koe, lying in the street, is quite as lar
as as a common two-story house. /!
ut, asst baaa Buffalo Republic.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

George ID. Harvey, Dealer in News
papcrs, Periodicals, School Books, Stationery;
also Detroit Dailies and Weeklies, YANKEE
Notions, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, &C
Opposite the NEWS Once, Washington street,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20

rx- Gen. GEoRcE p. MoRRIs has been
appointed Consul OF Hayre. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Major Bacon's Successes.

IT is With gratiacd feelings that We record tn
recent successes of our fellow-citizen MAJ" T. q
BAcoS. on the Eciipse C"ur~s of New York. He
won the two mile purse (soine S5o0) easily with
BILL DEARiSG: AMI in the lIaudicnp race n
frances and Forfeit res near $4,000 be was also
victorious by means ofjhis beautiful racer, Bill
CHEArHAx. The MAJOR is high-mindcd dcvotec
# tho Turf and no man could be selected hetter
qualified to represent abroad the honor Of South
Carolina in this arena. We rejoice at his successes
wishing him q continuation Of good luck md q
safe return thereafter to the pncy woods of Edge
ield, where wholesome barbecue awaits him at
old Harmony.
We observe by later accounts that BILL DEAR
ING was beaten by TAR RIVER on the Four Mile
lay, although the race was closely centcstcd,-
TAR RIVER coming out one length ahead the first
heat, aud two lengths the second. Time Of second
heat, 7.+2. In thi, raro TAR RIVER was first,
BILL DEARIxG second, SLAsHER third, and EAclis
distanced.
The turf was said to be in fine condition. the
weather agreeable with large turnout of gen.
tlemen and ladies. Much qualification wac eI-
pressed ut tho perfoi mances of the duy; and
though our BILL was only second best many y
icart pulsatcd for him and many handkerchief
waved in his behalf. He will win it next time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Tribute of Respect.

At recent communication of Harmony Lodge,
No. 81, A. F. NJ. the following Preamble and
Resolutions were adopted.
Again has Implying death, with Its remorseleas
scyths, entered our sanctuary and claimed for its
victim the head Of our Lodge, taking from our
midst q good man and true Mason, upon whose
brow nge had not yet stamped his furrowed seal.
Could the hand Of brotherly regard and friendship
have rescued him from the unrelenting tyrant,
iGE0RGE c. CUNNINGHAM would not now be
absent from his place in the East. Upright In
his department, and devoted to his masonic duties,
he set bright example while living for US to fol-
low. Now tho angel of death, by the inscrutable
dispensation of Almighty God has takon him to
the Graud Lodge on high. Patient and resigned,
under consciousness Of his approaching eud,
while he was cheored and sustained to the last
moment by the promises of Him that died for ALL
he bore with manly fortitudo tho pangs of disso-
luton.
lat Resolred, Tint az q man and mason our
departed brother CUNNINGHAM held high
place in our affections as we'll as in our Lodge,
Master.
2nd Resolred, That as this is the first time our
. Lodge has been called on to mourn tho death Of
their first officer, that blank leaf be loft by the
Secretary In bis book Of records, Thereupon the
name of GEORGE C. CUNNINGHAM shall be
inscribed, with the date of his death and his off,
,eial relation to the Lodge; that the members
fwear the usual badge Of mourning, and tho jewels
{be draped in the same badge for three months.
! 3rd Realized, That the heartfelt sympashi-s vf
the members of the LAls-- -L-- rendered to the
hereavcd widow and the relations of our deceased
brother.
9TH Rc'olred, That a copy of these Resolutions
be furnished to the widow, and that they be pub
lished in the Edgedeld Adrertiser, and entered
on the minutes of the Lodge.
HENRY SOLOMON, Scc'ry.
Harmony Lodge, Nc. 67.
Henry SOLOMON, Committee.
ALEXANDER SNoS.
Hamburg. Juno 7th 1859.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Williamston Springs.

Please refer to the advertisements Of the VIII
liamston Hotels. This watering place will present
this season many attractions; sni-as q goodly
number Of our readers will probably no therc at
,omc time during the summer, they would do well
TO soc what the landlords say for themselves.
The WiHinm.t"n Springs Hotrt" is one Of the
largest and best in our State out of Charleston,
and there is every reason to think that it will be
Kept this season in styc even superior to its con-
duct in 1858.
The Central Honsc' isalsu n great faroritc with
Ill who have tried it and promises good time to
its patrons. We suppose thete will BE- u general
;ood time at Willamston. May the success Of
ur friends of the Hotel. only be surpassed by the
pleasure and satisfaction Of their visitors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Rlue Ridge Railroad.

This week we publish an interesting letter, upon
rhe subject of tho Blue Ridg. Railroad Enterprise,
from the pen of General BRixpAsE. 1t appeared
recently iu the Courier and the Mercury uf Char
lesion, aud We lay it before readcre pen
ing to . matter In which most OF them are deeply
interested. From time to time during the ho;
months Of summer, We propose to publish other
articles bearing upon this question. The people
i Eigo6eld have much cause to sustain this Rail.
Dad enterpriIs with their louest arc:aulatiu's
Aud it affords US much pleasure to sry in th' e""
uectiou, that there exists govd reason Tor thinking
that our Senator, and thosu nf our represcu u,irer
who voted aysiust the measure Of sid at tine ias:
Session Of our Legislature, will at the next SUssion
.dnpt their action to the well.kuuwn wishes Of
usir constituents. That they voted upon grounds
If conscientious conviction, is not for m"msut
ivubted by any one. Yut We believe it is the eur.
ie.t wish uf the great mass Of their constituency
hu, they change that vote next winter; and we
have 10 doubt they will do prom tly, if they
shall themselves become convinced that such is
the will of the people they represent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Latest Europenn News,

The Steamship Atricu, with Liverpool dates to
the 18th May, arrived in New York the 9th inst.
Her general intelligence is not very inter-
testing.
Sales of Cotton In the Liverpool market for the
week ending May 20, $4,000 bales; inferior qual.
tie. have declined Il better grades wero firm and
quiet.
Tho stock was $4,000 bales; the amount Of
American is unreliable.
Broadstuffs wero declining and nominal. Flour
was very dull and unsaleable, with French qusli-
ties declining Wheat was very dull hut unchanged.
Corn dull Provisions were active.
Money was alightly easier. The bullion in the
Bunk Of England had Increased f2l4,5UO.
A popular rising at Parma in favor Of the Sur
dinians is reported.
The Austrians profess satisfaction with the result
of tho engagement at Montrbcllo. Gen. GrcLAI
.ay. the logs WAS 100 killed. 7Is w,unetl. and 2S
missing Lie says tho French force numbered
~, 900, but nl,stained from pursuit.
Count SrApIoS WAS wounded ut Montebello,
There we're vague ru,nors thst GuRrscHAEorF
has resigned his position In shs Russian Ministry
because tho Emperor refused to carry ont hise
sagements.
The war excitement Was high in the south Of
Germany.
Kossrrn Was daily expected to arrive at Genoa.
His plun to excite rexclt among the Austrian
soldiers, il said to be approved by NAroLEos and
yIc7oK EMANUEL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Tria, of Surgeon B. M. Byrne.

We are indebted to friend for copy of the
Proceedings Of Court Martial for the trial of
Surgeon B. NJ. BrRSE," held ut Fort Moultris on
the 24th March last. The specifications Of the
charge made against him, were. ~ Neglect of du.
ty to the prejudice Of good order nnd military dir
cipli"e (2) Conduct anbeeomi.y an e6fcer and a
gentleman; And after lung and laborious inves-
tigatiou, the finding Of the Court was MS follows:
The Court, having weighed and considered the
evidence alduccd, finds the uccuscd. Surgeon BER-
SARp VI. BxnSE Medical Department, U. S. Ar
my, "Not Guilty" of the chnrges ard speciiica-
iions exhibited agsinst him, and does therefore
ncq"t him"
General WV. E. MARTIN, Of Charleston. was
counsel for the accused. The acquittal was COM
plcte and triumphant. Any one wishing to eI-
anime the record can hare recUnrse to our copy ut
this office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-06-15
Miscellaneous Items.

asl- The bark ]. j. Cobb was recently tow.d
into Havana, by New York schooner. The bnrk
had boen abandoned of Mntauzas, and had evil
IDENTITY landed cargo of Africans.
ms- Watermrlons were offered in the Savannah
market IN Saturday tho lth inst, at sfty cents.
ng- The friends Of George W. Kendall, for
merly of tho New Orleans Picnyuue, have m
nouncetl hia name az candidate for Governor Of
Texas at the ensuing August election. Mr.. Ken.
dali has been rsnching it in Texas for several
years.
a> When ehere is love in the heart, there arc
rsinbows in the eyes, which cover every black
cloud with gorgeous hues.
M. Calvin Durand, cotton merchant and
operator in New York, suspended Tuesday, owing
to his losses on cotton Hisiiabilites $4,000
and assets ss5 eOO including 0ou bales of cotton.
My- The yacht Wanderer, from Havana, arrived
in Savannah, on the 9th. She brought her owner,
Mr.. Lamar, as he failsd to sell her at Havana
asrNun,bcr 9. of the Columbia toarant, Is
received, and contains much that Is interesting.
sY Tho well-known House Of FRASER Co.,
Charleston bss suspenie buti.sliabii ities will al
he met This il one of the oldest, weslthiest and
! most respected firms Of that city.
-Austris 10 one of tho dermsnie Confedera-
tlon, which consists of Thirty-thrcs m"nHrchicnl
States, bcsldes Austrla, and four FREQ citie'.
@-WH. GILMORE S,sNs's last novel, "The
umique Of Einrrnh," IL spoken Of as not his best,
but hi. second hest. We take for granted, that
/" The Temasse' is meant when speaking Of his
hest.
The Chess Match between Augusta and
Charleston has resulted in favor Of Augusti. Char
loston gives it up gracefully.
kgA new fruight engine has jnst been put
unon the South Carolina Rail Road. and is called
the A Rurnside," in compliment t" our esteemed
follow-citizen of Hamburg
va Rev. WI. WILLIAMS, D. D., late of Mercer
University, Ga, has been elected Professor Of
Church History, Church Government and Pastoral
Duties in the =" Southern Baptist Theological Sem
mary" to be located at Grecnrile, 8. c.
ss- Of 100000 dollars, tho purchase money of
Mt. v,rnen, Mr.. WARRINGTON has npR rsosiEsd
IA hot se,esa.