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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
Colored Peoples Convention.

A convention of the colored citizens OF
Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, was held
at the residence of L. Thomson, in Grand
Haven, on Thursday, Aug, 29, for the
purpose of electing delegate to the State
Convention TO be held at Battle Creek,
the object of which is to secure, if posi-
bic, TO the colored citizens of Michigan,
the privilege of exercising the elective
franchise.
II. G. Smith, of Grand Haven, was
called TO the chair, and A. r. DeBlaln,of
Muskegon, chosen Secretary.
A. r. Deblain stated the object OF the
meeting.
After the transaction Of business of
minorhmportance, the convention was adj
dressed by the Chair, and Messrs. A. r.
DeBlain, j. Saunders and William Penn,
when,
On motion, the Chair appointed com
mittee Of three to wait upon L. w. Fer
ry. and James p. Scott. Esqs., for th'
purpose of soliciting their influence il
furthering the object of the convention.
On motion, the Convention then pro
ceeded to ballot for a delegate to tn
State convention, which resulted in tn
election of II. G. Smith, Of Grand Haver
on the first ballot. :
Mr. Smith thanked the convention ic
the honor conferred upon him, and pledt
ed himself to do all in his power to s.
euro for them the right of suffrage.
On motion the convention adjourned
II. G. SMITH, President.
A. r. DeBlain, Sec'y.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
ag- The NesUs Office would acknow

aE- The News Office would acknowl-
edge the receipt of some very large and
excellent peaches and apples, the former
measuring around singly OF inches, the
latter 124, from the orchards of Mr..
HEzEK1AH G. SMITH, of Spring Lake
Mr.. S. by his industry and enterprise has
won for himself not only the respect and
friendly regard of all who know him, but
a high position in rank among the agri-
culturists of the county.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

E%- We publish today the proceed
inps of the late Colored Peoples Con-
yention," held in Grand Haven, taken
from the Muskegon Reporter, 18th inst
We do this simply because we desire to
aid along our colored brethren by all law
full and proper means. Will the Ctar'o"
do as much, and copy9 We shall see.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

Der There will be meeting at the
Democratic Club Room, in this village, ON
Tuesday evening next. Good speakers
have been engaged. Let every one turn
out.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

Messrs. DEMONSTRATING just returned from
an Eastern visit,will youdo mo the favor to pub
lish the following obituary of an agcdunclc, from
which we may infer that happy disposition ana
the cultivation of an even temper, combined with
Christian character, has something to do with
length Of days. II. URlFFlN'
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE

Now in use irrespective of Price.
We ask attention to the following points Of
excellence in WEST Wilson's Machine.
LIST. It's simplicity, and the directness with
which the power is communicated to the needles.
This is n great desideratum and in this we claim
a decided superiority over all other machines.
2d. The needle and needle bar are both
straight and the motion direct tho needle bar
is attached to a small wheel driven by larger
one, instead of to the long arm of lever, as in
most machines, with power upon the short ono.
The latter arrangement necessarily makes the
motion of the needle both orcular and weak,
while the former gives strength and directness
3D.. The great power and directness of tho
motion enables us to sew all fabrics, from gauge
to four thicknesses Of leather with almost equal
case and the Machine can be made to run,
without changing needle or thread, through all
the different thcknesses, from n sheet of paper
| TO heavy leather, and back and forth without
dropping n stitch or breaking n thread. We
| know of no other family machine Of equal ca
pacity
4th. It uses silk, cotton or linen thread from
the original spools; unlike most machines, 1t
| will hermit the scam TO be turned Mt right an
giles at its highest speed; it has much more room
than any other family machine for passing goods
through, thus allowing to pass freely the heavi-
est garments, bed-quilts, &C., and it will turn NJ
readily upon hinges attached to the stand, tho
this is seldom necessary, as both tensions are
regulated from above.
9TH. The Machine will do greater variet!
Of work than can be done by any other stitch
1t will HEM, QUILT, GATHER, EMBROID
Err and CORD, and will do neatly and rapid
ly every variety of sewing that can be done b.
similar stitch upon the highest priced machine
No machine will make and put upon garment
the finishing cord as neatly as ours.
Send for n circular cOntainingfull particular
prices, testimonials illustrations of stitch, DC.
Machines warranted and full directions gyer
for using, without charge.
Orders for machines and circulars will recei'
prompt attention, by addressing
/. p. SANFORD;
= Agent for the counties of Ottawa, Muskegc
and Newaygo.
MS lyl June %; 1860 Grand Haven, Mic
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

Eg- The Republican County Conven-
ton will be held at the Court House, in
Grand Haven, this evening.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

RY- a. The Issue-No. A." is received
aud necessarily crowded out this week.
Il shall appear in our next issue.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
N z w FL Q It Z LII
CORNER OF WASHINGTON 4 WATER sTs.,
Grand Haven, --.------------ Michigan
]. A. RICE
First Class Hotel !!

For the reception and accommodation of guests.
The public are assured that every effort viii
be made by us, for their comfort and agree
able entertainment. Gentlemen and their wives
wishing to obtain board by the week, are invited
TO call and examine his rooms, knowing they
will find them, not only spacious, but pleasantly
located. ED- Board by tho week may be had
on reasonable terms. J. A. RICE, Proprietor.
Grand Haven, juno 2, 1859. [n23
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
LOCAL AND NEWS ITEMS.

Eg Quito heavy frost appeared here
this morning.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
nHT We are indebted TO TIMOTHY
FLETCHER, Esq, Deputy Clerk and Reg
lister, Ottawa County, for the tabular
census statement published below.
Census of Ottawa County.

The following table is compiled from
the United States census returns for 1860,
also from returns by the county for 1866;
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
DIED,

AT the 30 Mile Creek, Grimsby, on the 18th
nit. Mr.. EDWARD GRIFFIN, in the 99th year OF
his age. He was one of the first pioneers in this
part of Canada, an exemplary Christian, and it
Is stated on iableauthority that for sixty years
he did not allow himself to be moved by anger,
but passed his days in calm and cheerful resig-
nation to the dispensations of Providence.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
ETNA
Insur ancca Com ID any.

ID ISKS taken on reasonable terms. LOSSES
III promptly paid. ID. CUTLER, Agent
Dcccmber, 22, 1858, [ly nj
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
For Chicago.

TIME fast sailing schooner SCOTLAND"
Clidesdell, Master will make weekly trips
between this place and Chicago. Freights want
ed, even at the lowest figures. Inquire at this
Office for further information.
Nav 0, 1860. Ia TIN
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

lust received, new lot Of those Warranted
- Water Proof Grained Leather Boots az
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
Eooks, Stationery, 6t.
DLANK BOOKS, ASSESSORS

| ~ BOOKS, ETC.
! Ihave in stock large assortment of Blank Books,
in my Bndery,l style and quail
ty, from the cheapest 10 the best DENY, Fools Gap
in various bindings Particular attention paid
of Blank Books for Banks Railroad Insurance,
without printed headings and warranted SATISFACTORY
Assessors Book different kinds in Tax Books
Also the Assessors Hand Book for Valuation, with
printed headings first issued last and found TO be
| very convenient.
Blank Forms bound in neat and substantial manner.
Old Book Magazines, Pamphlets, Music etc. bound III
appropriate bindings.
| Every variety of
| FOREIGN 81 Domestic Stationery,
PAPERS OF EVERY GRADE,
American, French and English.
agricultural b looks,
in part to be found in the following list.
Flint's Mich Cows and Dairy Farming, new edition.
| Masons Farrier and stud Book by skinner.
Herberi's Hints to Horse keekers.
Dadd's Modern Horse Doctor.
Lnsley's Morgan Horses
Scrutator Horses and Hounds.
| The Field Book of Manures of the American Muck
Practical Landscape Gardening, by C. NJ. Kern
Kemn ON Landscape Gardening
Practical Landscape Gardening, Parks and Pleasure
Grounds. by Smith.
The American Bird FancieT, by Browne.
The Western Fruit Book, by Elliott.
Downings Fruit and Fruit Trees of America, revised
Just received the
MOUNT VERNON GEM,
Engraved by the American Bank Note Company
This beautiful little Gem gives artistic likeness
George washington, view OF the Mount Venom Man
sion, and the last resting place of the Father of his
tate and manuac ured at the Mount Vernon Factory,
expressly to frame the Mount Vernon Gem and is sold
with view TO appropriate tenth the proceeds in
aid of the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association
EDWARD MELLEN, JR.,
Bookseller, stationcr, X Blank Book Manufacturer,
ap2l d&wlf 239 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
Boston advertisements.
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS
II. III. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents,

(LATE AGENT OF L. S. PATENT OFFICE, WASHINGTON
40 STATE oPFosIT tx K Ri Y iSSTREET BOSTON
After an extensive practice OF upwards Of twenty years.
continues to Patents in the United States in
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries Ca
Yeats Specifications Bonds Assignments and all Papers
with despatch Researches made into American or For
eign works. to determine the validity utility Pa.
tents or Inventions, legal other advice rendered
i'll all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims
of any Patent furnished by renting One Dollar As.
Siggm l recorded at Washington
through tnventors have advantages for securing Patents
OIL ascertalng the patenabity ofvention sqnsurpass
cd oy not UNNECESSARILY superior to, any which can be
preye bn none IS MORE 9ep E syf Yen
TETT oFF 10 99 t9e ssIsSr6sT and as SpcCESs
ill he would add that he has abundant to be-
ieve and prove, that at other office of the kind
are the charges for professional services moderate The
immense practice OF the subscriber during twenty years
past has enabled him TO accumulate vast collection OF
These besides his extensive library of legal and nechan
ical works and fun accounts of patents granted r the
tion, to offer superior facilities for obtaining patents
All necessity Of journey to Washington, to procure
patent and the usual great delay there here saved In
ventors.
TEsrIMoNIALs.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as the most capable sue
ces@al practitioners with whom have had official inter
81 have no hesitation in assuring Inventors that they
cannot employ person more competent and trustworthy,
to secure for them an early and favorable consideration
at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE"
Late Commissioner of Patents
'Nlr R. H. Eddy has made for me THIRTEEN appiica.
TONS all but ONE which patents have been granted,
and that one is pending Such unmistakablc proof of
all inventors apply to him to procure their pa
tents, they be of having the faithful
enton bestowed their cases and very reasonable
charges. JOHN TAGGART.''
From Sept 18th 1851 to June 1th 1855 the subscriber
plieations SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE Of which
was decided in MS tqror by the Commissioner of Patent
| ia3 deodly X. ii. EDDY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
SECONDHAND FURNITURE

Persons giving up housekeeping, and wishing to sell
heir Furniture for Cash. and have it removed without
urther trouble will find it to their advantage to call
PUTNAM q CLARK,
dtf No lai1, stront
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
EsTIM oNIALs.

From Sept 18th. 1851 to June nth 1858 the subscriber
in course of his large practice made ice rejected ap
plieatiOns SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE of which
decided in his dror by the Commissioner of Patent.
ia3 deodly X. II. EDDY.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
M k $. WI N > l. o "
An Experienced Nurse and Female Physician, :
presents to the attention of mothers, her
SCOT II IN G. SYRUP
FOR CHILDREN TEE,vVrNc

which greatly facilitates the process OF echpg Nv soe
tehg the gums, reducing all Inflammation allay
ALI fAIN and spasmUdic action, and is
- SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS
Depend upon H. mothers, it will give resi- to vourselvo,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
Mroitlncs.
II II B U C H A NJ
HERB SAIIVE.

FOR the cure Of Burns, Bruises, Cuts Old Fesker;na
Sores Chopped Hands ScGids Sc. Y
ne subscriber mas received lot of the above Valua
renee, Mass. ' VI La"
Mr. BARR manufactures it from the recepe of the colo
bratcd DR. BrcHAN, and has used his own family and
given 1t away to his afflicted neghbOrs for MANY wears
Lately the calls for have been frequent that he Ia.
been induced 10 manufacture some for sale MIR OTIs n
BATES and others who have used 1t in this town saw taf
ii is the best article of the kind they have ever tsc
Price Is cents per box. FOrsale by
c. FRASER,
Ash street, Clinton, Mass
For sale in Worcester by NJ L. GREEN Il Co. pig Main
street. JAMES GREEN III Main street, CHARLES CLARK
corner Main and Pleasant streets diff inII
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18
Railroaos.
WORCESTER & NASHUA

sessaaas- WOkCES1ER x NASHUA
ff..-ss 5sss LROA = Winter ARRANGEMENT
5!-- On after Nov. LIST, 1858, Passenger
Trains will run as follows:
Leave Worcester at $40 and Ills H. and AIS p m.
Leave Nashua att a. m. and II m and p
AZ Nashua, all trains connect with the trains Con
cord Railroad, where passengers from
ne Northern the Passumpsc, the Boston, Concord and
montreal, and Vermont Central Railroad
Al Groton Junction. trains directly with the
trans Of the Stony Brook Railroad; and with trains
VI e rchbuTg Railroad, with the exception of the first
Wn rom Boston and at Fitchburg with trains of the
vermont and Massachusetts and Cheshire Railroads
f9r luther particulars and connections with other
land States.' q W RFSTi FY Snnft e
Worcester Nov. |, 1855 diff intyS7
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18

DRS. HILL THOMPSON will continuc their ,,su.,
moderate charges each ones circumstances taken INTO
w Letters for consultation must contain one dollar
to insure an answer. ar w NO
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18

YARTARIC ACID, by the Case, for sale
a at GEO. X. sPuRR's, POI Main street diff jal9
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-18

ID A N t S A N d OIL S.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

IMPORTANT IMPRovEMENT-A SEwINe-MA-
CHINE WITH ONE THREAD.-The Patent Office
reports show that no branch of mechanical
skill has been more pursued by inventive
genius, of late years, than that of simplifying
and cheapening sewing-machines, which, has
resulted in producing a machine remarkable
for its simplicity: which makes good strong
seam without liability to rip, even when cut
into small pieces, by using only one thread
direct from the spool. II was not easy to
convince us that one thread would produce
seam fit for general use and of reliable
strength; but experience has proved it to be
SO. This machine has been tested in the past
two years by private families and by manu-
facturers. After many experiments with
other machines, this one has been adopted by
the large hosiery manufacturers Of Philadel-
phia, in whose work a peculiarly firm and
elastic seam is required. In New York city
a prominent manufacturer of fine muslin and
cambria goods, who, year ago, was firm
advocate of the shuttle machines, has now
discarded their use altogether and adopted
this. ...,I
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

A STORY OF MARITAL DIsHoEoR-AN In
JURED HUSBAND Follows HIS WIFE THOU
SANDS OF MILES AND SHOOTS HER SEDUCER
A German named Urich shot fellow-coun-
tryman, Jacob Baentz, few days since, at
Houghton, Wis.,, without severely injuring
him, while the latter was sitting on the
wharf U. says that B. had for some time
been too intimate with his wife; had again
and again invaded his marital honor, and that
he and Mrs. U. had confessed their guilt, but
had promised, in writing, to reform. Still b.
continued to enjoy Mrs. us ,favors, and
finally they eloped, and, having obtained di-
vorce, went to California together.
Ulrich, who by this time had become des-
perate and bent on revenge, followed the
slayer of his peace to New York, and thence
to California, where, hearing the pair were
in Wisconsin went thither, spending four
months in the search, and at last finding B.,
endeavored, very naturally, but very nerv-
ously, to put an end to his existence. Ulrich
says he was worth $4,000 or $4,000, and
living happily with his wife, until Bentz in
vaded his Eden and ruined him in honor and
purse. If Ulrich's story be true, as it seems
to be- Bentz deserves death most richly at the
husbands hands.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
Av INc1prNr sHow1Na rHr Coon BnrrplNe

An INCIDENT Showing THE Coon BREEDING
OF THE FRENCH EMPERoR.-A characteristic
anecdote is recounted by Paris correspond
ent of the Emperor, illustrative Of his good
breeding and perfect command over even the
most ordinary emotions. At Fontainebleau,
at the dinner-table, laundering servant, a
sort of French Handy Andy" in attempting
to fill the Emperor's glass with soda water,
split nearly the entire contents Of the bottle
nvar His Maiesty's she~lderp. The man WOO,
of course, terribly alarmed at this mishap,
and stood behind the Imperial chair, await
ing the expected burst Of rage which would
have been apt to follow his stupid conduct in
the houses of many gentlemen who pride
themselves upon their refinement, but who
are unable to control their tempers, in small
matters. The Emperor did not manifest the
least annoyance, but, with a good-humored
laugh, himself wiped his, dripping shoulders,
and again held out his glass, without even
looking at the author of the contre temps 1t
is in trifes like these that Napoleon III shows
his superiority over his uncle, who was man
of violent passions which he could not re-
strain, especially under circumstances which
made him appear i'll a commonplace or ridic-
ulous light
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

A GRAcELEss YoUTH SPEcULArING ON HIS
PARENTs-IN-LAws GENERosITY.-The Paris
wags tell a funny story of thrifty and not
over scrupulous youth, about to espouse the
daughter of rich provincial couple The
parents of the bride visited Paris, to complete
the preliminary arrangements for the mar
riage and buy ''set-out' for the young
people. The mother informed her future
son-in-law that he need give himself no con-
eerd about a carriage, as herself and her hus-
band had determined to present him with a
handsome equipage. The gentleman, re-
marking that he knew the tricks of Paris
tradesmen better than inexperienced stran-
gers from the country possibly could, begged
permission to be of the party, when the pur-
chase should be made, in order to protect his
betrotheds parents from knavery.
This generous and thoughtful offer was
accepted, and the business was dispatched
Immediately. Conducting the old people tC
the most fashionable and expensive carriage
makers in Paris their guide succeeded in in.
ducing them to buy costly vehicle, which
was paid for on the spot An hour afterward
the bridegroom returned to the establishment
informed the carriage-maker that the custo-
mers he had brought him that morning were
provincials, and demanded five per cent. on
the sale, which was at once handed over.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12
prs.snt CondiI,on of Irslnna.

A correspondent writing on this subject
says: ....
II can not possibly be considered satisfac-
tory that amid all the acknowledged strides
which Ireland has made since 1851 in mate
rial prosperity, emigration should so persist
emily continue, and to such degree that no
less than 86,690 Irish left their homes in 1859
for distant lands. The exodus continues at
present at least at as great ratio, and ac-
cording to the most recent accounts, the pop
ulation of the country is now 500 persons
less than IL was in 1851, when the last census
was taken. And it is still less possible for
the well-wisher of Ireland to notice the con-
tinuous falling off in the culture of cereal
crops and to observe in totally opposite
direction the enormous increase in the growth
of potatoes, without the greatest anxiety as
to the consequences. find, according to the
latest statistical returns, that the number oil
small holdings II speak of those from one to
thirteen acres) is increased 5000 since 1855,
that the cultivation of cereal and green crops
has in the same period fallen off los, ,060 acres
but that the growth of potatoes has increased
$4,000 acres. In 1859 no less than l,200,0
acres were planted with that root alone, or
as nearly as possible, one-third of the entire
quantity of land under plow or manual culti-
vation throughout the whole island. Now il
is quite clear that some anomalous evil must
eXIsL, or that some uerecJ must prevail in the
administrative system, when a nation, in the
time of peace and prosperity, loses in eight
years nearly 1.-THE of its population.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-12

DucAL MODE OF MARRYING OFF DAUGHTER.
The Duchess of Gordon, says the London cor
respondent of the New Orleans Delta, was
very expert in managing to get rid of her
three girls, whom she married to a Duke
apiece, and would have procured them two
each if it had been legal. She caught his
Grace of Bedford rather sharply, as the story
goes. The Duke of Bedford and the Duchess
Of Gordon were going to apicnic. The Duke
was TO call for the Dowager, but somehow
the Dowager was off to the picnic first, and
the daughter was at the door waiting to fol-
low, but without the means of doing so. The
picture of woman in distress got the better
of the Dukes prudence, and he gave her lift
to the picnic, to be called aside, however, by
the fury, old Gordon, the moment he arrived
"You have brought my daughter here in q
carriage from town all alone-have you re-
hected on the consequences Your Grace,
my daughters credit is at stake; you must
marry her" and the Duke, perhaps fright
ened and weak, or perhaps liking the girl,
and thinking he could do no better, married
her--and not to repent it.