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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
Democratic Club of Grand Haven.

At a meeting held pursuant TO notice,
on the evening Of the 9th inst, over the
store Of II. Griffin, Esq, for the purpose
of organizinga Democratic Club in Grand
Haven, Mr.. l. p. Sanford was on motion
called 10 the chair and j. w. Barns cho-
sen secretary.
On motion committee of three, des-
ignated by the meeting, was appointed
TO draft constitution to be submitted at
the next meeting, to wit: Wen. M. Fer
ry, Jr., Isaac Hunting and Rodney Leg
gat.
.On motion it was unanimously resolved
that the organization should be entitled
"The Democratic Club of Grand Haven,
whose officers should consist Of one Pres
ident, six Vice Presidents, two Secreta
ries and one Treasurer.
Whereupon, on motion Of Mr. Hunt
ING, committee of seven was appointed
to report permanent officers, viz: Messrs
Hunting, Leggat, Van den Berg, Sanford
Vanzalingen, Coleman and Fuite.
The committee retired and after an alb
sence of few moments returned and sub
United the following report, which on mo
ton of Mr.. w. II. Parks was unanimous
ly accepted and adopted:
Robert w. Duncan, President.
Peter Van den Berg, George Parks
II. B. Vanzalingen, Isaac Hunting, JohI
Lefeber and James Barns, Vice Presidents
Rodney Leggat and John Fuitc, Secre
taries.
James A. Rice, Treasurer.
Mr.. VIM. M. Ferry, Jr., of Ferrysburg
and Mr. Fitz, of Ovid, Mich, Responded
in able and eloquent manner, elicitins
frequent and loud outbursts Of applause
to the hearty call of those assembled.
The meeting was large and enthusiasts
tic, although only preliminary in its char
acter. The future is full OF promise anc
inconceivably bright. Composed of solid
sensible, thinking, honest men, the Demo
cratic Club of Grand Haven will Prov
themselves valiant and invincible in th
cause of their country's welfare, freedom
and self-government. I
After three loud, hearty cheers 70
Douglas and Johnson, and the State tick
ct were given, the meeting adjourned T.
meet the following Tuesday evening, a
the time and place of former meeting.
l. p. SANFORD, Chm
j. w. BARNS, Sec'y.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
To the Democracy.

The ceaseless exertion of the republi-
can party throughout the land, and espe-
cially in this county, to prejudice and ex-
cite hostile and sectional feeling of one
portion of our country against another,
makes it necessary for every friend Of his
country and the preservation of its union
to buckle on his armor and be active.
In Ottawa the enemy is resorting 10 eve
ry means that the ingenuity of the repub-
lican leaders can devise, put in force by
the most indomitablo perseverance, and
assisted by all the pecunary aid repub-
lican State administration can command,
to carry out their sectional designs in Sc
curing republican victory in November
next. Bear in mind, democrats, all that
money and Misrepresentation can do will
be accomplished. Already has the integ-
rity and democratic faith of certain
democratic press in this county been Test
cd with very handsome sum of money
to advocate the cause of black republican
ism, but without success. The allure
ment and temptation could have no eff
feet upon stern and rigid principle, in
which the love of country, neighbor, truth,
Justice and freedom is firm, because deep
ly rooted. The republicans condemn, alb
hor and loathe slavery, in their public and
loud professions of freedom, and secretly
endeavor to bribe the conscience, princi-
pie and integrity, the very soul of man
"a crime infinitely greater than the sale
or transfer of the slave in the Southern
States, sanctioned as il is there by local
law.
Democrats of Ottawa, of such are our
enemies Judas Iscariot-like they are for
midable-excecdingly so, and il requires
the united and immediate action of every
democrat throughout this county to meet
and overthrow these insiduous, hypocriti-
cal philanthropists. 1t can be done with
the proper effort. There is no such thing
as tail in democracy. 1t never has failed
it never will as long as there is man
left on earth. But to succeed we must
fight our own battles at home, in our own
towns. Commence the work at once and
organize club; canvass tho town and
doubtless you will find some wagering re-
publican who needs more of the light Of
truth TO discover the justice Of the princi-
pie Of the democratic party-that the peo-
pie of the Territories shall regulate, in
their own way, their domestic Institutions,
subject 10 the constitution of tho United
States. Let us not think we are alone in
battling for this great principle of sell
government. Thousands and millions arc
with us throughout the North, South,
East and West. DOUGLAS AND
JOHNSON are our leaders marching
surely on to victory. Push on the col
umnl
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
v Ut
Grand Haven, July "a, 1860.
Democratic senatorial Convention.

A Democratic Senatorial Convention will be
held at the Court House, in the village of Grand
Haven, ON Thursday the 9th day of September
next, at o'clock in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for Senator from
the Thirty-First Senatorial District, composed
of the countiesof Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo,
0coana, Mason, Manistee, Grand Traverse, Lake,
Wexford, Missaukec, Kalkaska, 0mena, Leela-
nav aud Antrim. In making an apportionmcnt
of Delegates, reference has been had TO ter
ritory, and the democratic vote cast for Senator,
at the last general election. BY this apportion-
ment Ottawa will be entitled TO delegates
Muskegon, 4; Ncwaygo, 3; Mason, 2; Ocoano, 2;
Manistee, 2; Grand Traverse, 3. In each in
stance tho unorganized counties are consider
cd as forming part of the counties to which
they are attached. A full attendance of Dele
gates is most earnestly solicited.
BY order Of Dem. Sen. Com 3lst District.
Grand Haven, July %, 1860.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
[Det. Free Press.

Tax payers, look at these figures! they
are facts which demand the attention Of
every tax payer. The 100000 in the
Stale treasury when BINGHAM commenced
his administration (ls55) has been squan-
derod and we are now over 81 900, 900 in
debt. Notwithstanding the great increase
in the specific taxes, which were expected
to support the State government, un-
der the democratic administration, we
have been obliged to borrow money to sup
port the State government. Why did
not BIRNEY, the republican nominee for
Lieutenant Governor, tell us something
about this in his late speech at Grand
Haven! 1t is of much more interest and
Importance to the people of Michigan,
than the position Of the Southern States,
or tho amiable qualities of JOHN G.
BREcKENRrDaE. Not word cid he say
about our State finances, and in this he
adopts the policy of all the republican
speakers in the State. The fact is they
know there has.been an extravagant ana
ruinous expenditure which they do not
wish to have exposed. 1t would annihi-
late them at once. Of course BIRNEY
would say nothing about it. Their mot
to is, tax the people, and as they decree,
so is il. But what has become of tho
money! Perhaps tie Grond Wet or
John RooSt can account for a portion!
ES- The three democratic papers Of
Portland, Oregon are out for Douglas.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

ES- 1t is said that seventy-two white
females were married to negroes in the
State of Massachusetts, last year. This
looks as though things were getting mix
ed considerably. The negroes are pro
life race, and il may reasonably be antic-
ipated that a strong battalion of "Widc
Awakes" is in prospect at no distant day.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
ES- A Washington dispatch to tn

re- A Washington dispatch to the
Cincinnati Enquirer says: "The Doug
las committee here are in communication
with every section. Every mail comes
loaded with news of the most cheering
character. New England will startle re-
publicanism. Now York and Pennsylva.
mia will give their votes for Douglas be-
You'd doubt"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

SILENT.-For some time past the blacl,
republicans have had nothing to say about
that amendment proposed in the Legisla-
ture, by democrat, which they asserted,
was TO make property qualification for
foreign born citizens. Ever since we OK
posed the fact that it was a mere amend
ment to n resolution of theirs, which pro-
posed to make negroes voters who pos
sessed a property qualification of two
hundred and fifty dollars, and that all
black republicans voted for the latter and
against the former, they have become ST
lent. Let it be remembered they vote to
give rights to negroes that they refuse tc
give TO fereign, born white citizens.
bet. Free Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
TAXES.

The most effective argument against
the present State administration proceeds
from every mans pocket who pays taxes.
1t is an argument that cannot be answer
ed, and is brought right homo to nearly
every man in .he State, so that there is
no escaping it.
The State tax has been increased more
than seven fold from what il was in 1855,
when the democrats went out of power,
and that, too without any apparent cause.
In 1854 the people were taxed but $780,
600 to support democratic administra-
ton; now they are taxed $2O2,653 to
support black republican administration,
aud even that is not sufficient.
In 1850 the specific taxes were but
S24,4o4 20, but in 1854 they had in
creased TO $113,31s 95, and as conse-
quence the direct taxes were reduced by
the mere nominal sums of $4,000 in
1853 and $4,000 in 1855. But since
the black republicans came into power
the specific taxes have gone on increasing.
In 1855 to $l19,339 Is
In 1855 TO 1891 81
In 1857 to 131,649 40
In 1858 to 155,295 Os
In 1859 10 1928 90
But Notwithstanding this large increase,
amounting in all to SS6s,91o so more
than the whole amount the democrats re-
ceived during the last five years of their
administration, yet the black republicans
have not reduced the direct taxes as the
democrats did. On the contrary, they
have increased them in the most outra-
geous manner. In 1854, under demo-
cratic rule, the whole direct tax was but
$4,000. Under black republican rule it
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

A COOP STATE FOR MINISTER'S
There is law in Maine exempting from
taxation "the house and lot, not exceed
ing two acres" owned and occupied by
"any minister of the gospel in the actual
exercise Of the pastoral function" The
act of course applies alike to all denomi-
nations.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
Hickory Pole Raising.

q
Agreeably 10 prior announcement, on
Wednesday evening last, 22d ult.,
largo number assembled to participate in
the ceremonies or work Of raising a gen''-
me, sound Hickory Pole, as the standard
upon which should float none other than
the American, DOUGLAS and JOHNSON
flag. Such was the enthusiasm and pow
err of the element at work that the pole,
after having been once raised, was permit
ted To descend to earth again in the OPP
posite direction just for the fun, perhaps,
Of second tug at it. Be that as it may,
no time was lost in the preparation for
another lift, and the pole again went up
grandly and elegantly, while a few Of our
republican friends, who were standing
about, suddenly caught the prevailing spir-
it and were thus allowed for the mo-
ment to share in the pleasure Of the occa-
sion. Soon after there hoated majestically
from the noble old hickory, amid the
booming of cannon and loud and repeated
huzzas of the multitude beneath, rs fine
and magnificent colors as ever bore the
names of the most illustrious characters.
Quiet having succeeded john L. HOLMES,
Esq, of Grand Rapids, and the Kent
county democratic nominee for the senate,
took the stand and continued 10 address
the people until interrupted by shower
of rain. An adjournment TO the court
house Immediately took place, whittier the
speaker and mass moved, he resuming
there his remarks, which to the conclusion
were listened to with marked attention
and interest by the audience, who filled
the large courtroom.
Next Mr.. HATHAWAY, a Gentleman
from Indiana, who was also q member
of both the Democratic National Conven-
tons, at Charleston and Baltimore, OH
being introduced by the President, occu-
pied the stand for nearly an hour COM
plctely enchanting all present with his
power of thought and utterancc.-
None listened TO him that did not
admire the man for candor, truth and
extraordinary eloquence.
Next, the President, and Regent, our
own home orator, VIM. M. FERRY, Jr., be-
ing loudly called, took the stand amidst
hearty demonstrations of applause. Mr..
F. after few preliminary remarks open
ed upon the subject, very properly, OF
home issues, which had not been reached
by either of the speakers who preceded
him. We have heard many political
speakers, but never one who spoke the
truth, out and Out, so fearlessly, forcibly
and earnestly, giving the most clear and
convincing practical illustrations and APP
plication, as did Mr.. FERRY on this oc-
casion. He was very frequently inter
rupted by round after round of applause,
deservedly elected from his remarks.
Our opponents, number of whom were
present, in the mean time necessarily oc-
cupied uncomfortable seats, nevertheless,
Mr.. f. manfully and boldly proclaimed
the facts regardless of friend or foe. We
admire the truth as he gave it, and the
republicans, wo guarantee, shall very soon
receive taste of that which they have
but just smelled-truths in regard to
home issues.
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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

What has become Of this money? 1t
has not been used to pay off the State
debt, because that portion of the debt
which has fallen due has been renewed.
1t has not been used to complete the
public institutions, because the appropri-
ations have not been paid, and the work
on them has been suspended.
1t has not been used to repair the Saul
Canal, because special loan was made
for that purpose.
1t has not been used for the support of
the State government, because tempo
rary loan was made for that very purpose
in 1858.
1t has not been used even to pay the
interest on the State debt, because ad-
vances have been made of some of the
special taxes for that very purpose.
These taxes have now become burden
to the people, and especially is il so when
no good cause can be pointed out why
they should be so increased.
If the people would remedy this evil
which is now weighing them down, they
must put JOHN S. BARRY once mole at
the head of affairs. Under his admins
tration taxes will be reduced; under
BLAIR's administration they will be still
further increased.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Chancerv Sale.


IN pursuance of, and by virtue of decree of
Il the Circuit Court for the county of Ottawa,
in Chancery, made on the fourteenth day of Oc
tober, A. ID. 1859, in a certain case therein
pending, wherein Amos Rathbun is complainant,
and Emeilei ID. II. Rogers, Lyman G.. Mason,
John N. Hopkins and Arthur Rogers are de-
fendents. Notice is hereby given that shall
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at
ten o'clock, forenoon, on Saturday, the sixth day
of October next, at the front door of the Court
House, in the village of Grand Haven, county
Of Ottawa, Michigan, all the following described
piece or parcel Of land, with the appurtenances
thereto belonging to wit: Lot No. three, (3),
of section No. twelve, (12), in township No.
eleven, (l1), North OF Range No. eighteen, QS),
West, containing, by United States survey, al
most seventy acres of land
Dated, Grand Haven, Aug. 2lst, 1860.
NJ. b. HOPKINS, Circuit Court Commissioner,
Ottawa county, Michigan. sow
c. p. CALKINs, SoPr for Complainant
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
CLUB Room, Tuesday Evening, 2sth.
j. w. BARNS, Sec'y.

CLUE Room, Tuesday Evening, 2sth.
The Committee appointed to draft a
constitution submitted the following re-
port, which was unanimously adopted:
This organization shall be known rs
The Democratic Club of Grand Haven,
open and free to every man, devoted to
the support and spread Of democratic
principles as exemplifed in STEPHEN A..
DOUGLAS and HERsnEL V. Johnson, and
to the promotion of the strength and har-
mony and success Of the democratic par
ty throughout this State and County.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
For Sale.

TNIIE undersigned will; sell six acres of land,
Il with new dwelling house, and good water
on it, being part of the southwest quarter of
the southeast quarter of south west quarter of
section 81, town s north of range l6 west, ada
cent to the village of Grand Haven. am will
ing to sell one or more acres, or entire, to suit
buyers. Agood title can DO given. Enquire at tho
house-being the first house below the hill on
Washington ST., east side. A. SLAGHUIs
Grand Haven, July Is, 1860. [nS0 2w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
NEW
Millinery Establishment :,

NEXT DOOR TO THE OTTAWA HOUSE
NELLIE Il. MCLAUGHLIN, having opened
IN the above store, is now prepared to supply
every article in the Millinery and Dress Max
ing business at very moderate rates. From her
experience in New York, Chicago, and Milwau-
kee, at the best establishments, she will be pre-
pared TO suit the tastes of both eastern and west
ern ladies, whom it will be her constant cndeay-
or to please. Latest Spring styles of Dress Bon
nets, Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, and Children ;
Hats and Caps. Also, Dress Patterns.
Grand Haven, May o. 1860. Tn7l 4w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

ES- The City Council of Toronto are
squabbling about the propriety of appear
ing before his Royal Highncss, the Prince
Of Wales, in frock or swallow-ta coats.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
City Poor Notice.

OICy TUT NUCICG.
PROPOSALS. will be received at the Office Of
4 George L. Hubbard, Grand Haven, Mich,
until Thursday, the goth of September, after
date, setting forth the price per week, the pro-
poser will receive and board the paupers of OF
tawa County, after that date.
GEO. L. HUBBARD,
HENRY. d. PosT,
john HARE,
Superintendent County Poor.
Grand Haven, Aug. 10, 1860. [ns4 4w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
E AT NC HOUSE
]. COLEMAN. Pronriet.

y. COLEMAN, Proprietor.
At this House may be found all kind of Fruits.
Butter, Eggs and Vegetables,
And for the cash, my customers may be ass ured
that will not be undcrsold in this market.
House few doors above the Post Ofico, on
Washington Street.
Grand Haven, May 2, 1850. fly mo
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
Flour and Feed

AT Grand Rapids prices. Shingles taken in ex-
change for Flour, &c.
Custom Work done at all times under the SUI
pervision of an experienced miller.
MINER HEDGES.
Lament, August l. 1860. [ns2 3m
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29
w "A N T z d !
10000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT!l
Atmy Mill or Store, for which will pay
GRAND RAPIDS MARKET PRICE,
IN CASH.

All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Boots 4 Shoes,
of which keep a large assortment on hand at
all times
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-08-29

ES The three democratic papers Of
Portland, Oregon are out for Douglas.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-08
Senatorial Caueusing.

At the last ballot ia the Senatorial Caucus,
Friday night. Weller had Al votes, lacking 8
votes of nominAtion-49 being necessary to
a choice. The Caucus adjourned till Tuesday
evening next. In the meantime, it remains
ia he seen whether these votes can be OBJ
tanned. Where are they to be acquired 2
They will not come from Denver's friends,
for they are firm, and have stood by him
from the first ballot, with an increase Of one.
Baldwin has on the last ballot ten votes
which will never go for Weller, so he must
look for aid from another quarter. McDOug
al has FIVE votes on the last ballot which also
will never 60 for Weller, without a very
sudden and miraculous change. His only
resource, then, is the nine votes of Washing
ton. These will elect him, if those votes
given him on the last ballot stick to him.
But. IL It be true that he polled his full real
strength on the first ballot, which was 3s,
why, then, Washingtons nine votes would do
him no good, for they would lack two votes
of nominating him. As to the probability of
Washington's votes going finally for Weller,
it has been loudly charged that Washington
was only working as "a capper" for Weller
and that he would finally throw all his infu-
ence for him. The San Francisco National
Indignantly denies that such is the case and is
even disposed to get angry at the charge. 1t
says, time will show whether the charge be
true or false. True enough, it will. Certain
it is that, in all human probability, if Wash
iagton does not aid Weller, the latter will
not get to be Senator, and has no sure thing
Of it even with his assistance However, two
or three votes will be oil that will be needed
in case the Washington votes should go for
Weller, to elect him, and these may be indu-
enced in various ways
II is the opinion of certain shrewd politi-
clans below, that each of the candidates OPP
posed to Weller in caucus will steadily hold
their own. to the last moment. If this be
true, there is no possibility of a nomination.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-08

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENATOR BRoDERICK's
DEATH.-When the Governor sent in his
message announcing the death of Senator
Broderiek and the vacancy thereby OCCASION
ed, it was reasonably expected that the legis-
iature, as is customary, would have adjourn
ed ior season, out of respect to a deceased
senator OF their own State. So far from il
they paid scarcely any attention to the mes
sage and went on to consider. with most in
decent haste, the question as to the time Of
holding joint convention of the two Ho,sos
for electing a successor to fill the vacancy
We have waited for some days to see il
some member would not allude to this blair
breach Of propriety on the part of the rul
ing majority, (as we conceive,) but, seeing
nothing of the kind, we must be allowed t.
say that the present Legislature has in oui
opinion done itself no credit by this omission
Whether it was the result Of ignorance or in
tended as a deliberate insult to the dead. we
know not, but in either case we do honestly
think that the Legislature has disappointed
the just expectations of the people. 1t may
be that we are in error, in our notions Of
what is due to deceased Senator. If we
are, we should like to be corrected by some
older editor who knows better than we the
amount of respect which should be paid to
the memory of Representative of sover-
eign State Of the Union in the Senate of the
United States.