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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-23
Georre Brott. Dcfcndnnt.

IN this cause IL satisfactorily appearing TO this
lCourt by affidavit on file, that the defendant,
George Brott, is nonresident Of this State,
but that the said George Brott is a resident Of
the State of Iowa. On motion Of O. H. Silver,
solicitor for said complainant, it is ordered that
the said defendant, George Brott, cause his APP
pearance TO be entered in this cause, and notice
thereof to be served on said compliments solic-
itor within three months after the date of this
order, and in case of his appearance, he cause his
answer to the complainant's bill TO bo filed, and
copy thereof to be served on the complainant's
solicitor within twenty days after the service on
him Of copy of said bill and notice of the en-
try of this order, and in default thereofthe bill
OF complaint be taken as confessed by said de-
PENDANT. And il is further ordered that within
twenty days after the date hereof the said com
plainant cause a copy Of this order to be pub
lished in the Grand Haven News, a newspaper
printed and published in Ottawa County, in said
State, the publication to be continued for six
successive weeks thereafter, at least once in each
week, or that the said complainant cause copy
Of this order to be personally served onisaid de-
PENDANT, George Brott, at least twenty days be-
fore the time limited for his appearance
IT, ]. hTrLBJoBS, Circuit Judge,
o. H. SILVER, Sol'r for Complainant s
9S 7wl JAMES p. Scorr, Register.
"a true copy. nttest) per IT, Fletcher, Dor.
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The navy department has received the
resignation Of commander Farrand who
was attached to the Pensacola navy yard,
and who was among those who in the
name Of Florida, demanded its surrender,
and also that of Lieut.. Osgood who gave
the order to haul down the flag Of the
Union. These designations Were accept
ed.
RICHMOND, Jan. %.
Gov. Leteher presented toithe 'Legisla-
ture the coercion resolution adopted by
the State of Ohio, with q message saying
that the sending of such resolutions TO
the slave holding States can have no 9TH
er effect than to excite fresh feelings of
resentment, increase the present difficult
ties, and embarrass, if not defeat, all Of
forts that are now being made TO adjust
the controversy between the North and
South.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-23

The several Supervisors were allowed
for their services, the present session, the
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-23

EE- There are rumors that the New
York World will be suspended in few
days, in consequence Of financial derange-
ment.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-23
Chancery Order.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Circuit Court for
the County of Ottawa, in Chancery. At
session of said Court, held at the Court House,
in the village Of Grand Haven, in said Coun-
ty, on Tuesday, the 18th day of November,
A. d., 1860. Present, the honorable Flayius
j. Littlcjohn, Circuit Judge. oei-
Alma Brott, Complainant
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RrcnMoNp, Jan. 22.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
George ID. Sanford, Dealer in New

papers, Periodicals, School Books, Stationery;
also Detroit Dailics and weeklies, Yankee
Notions, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, dc
First door above the News Office, Washing
ton street iH- iNH r.a'i
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Lights

DURNING FLUID! Lamp Oil Kerosene
I'D Oil aud Candles TO be had at c., W. SIS
KIM BARRELS of Grand Rapids and Mil
wv wankce Flour, for sale III quantities to
suit purchasers. .-esal &C, MAS.
- UGARS FOR nine and ten cents. TO be had al
- c., W. 4 SIS.
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Jane, p. Scott, salary rs

Jane, p. Scott, salary MS
County Clerk, three months,
Benjamin Smith, witness
fees, in the case, People VS..
William Upton,
Crozicr Davidson, witness
fees, in the case, People VS..
Eugene Costigan, ne f
Allen Terry, witness fees,
in the case, People VS. Crozier
Davidson,
Henry A. Coleman, for
use Of team, in the case,
People VS.. James M. Patchin,
Jean Baptiste, witness fees,
in the case, People vs.. Geo.
Smith,
II. ID. Post, for service as
Superintendent Co. Poor,
w. II. Parks, for travelling
expenses, as Prosecuting At
torney,
w. H. Parks, for salary as
Prosecuting Attorney,
w. II. Bradford, witness
fees, in the case, People VS..
Danforth,
George Parks, for salary
as County Treasurer,
George Parks, paid Sher-
III, $40 90 and sundries,
$l1 Is,
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WAsH1NaroN. Jan. %.

Letters received from Paris by the
Asid, state that on New Years day, the
Emperor Louis Napoleon, at tho official
meeting of the diplomatic corps, express
ed TO Mr. Faulkner, the American Minis
ter, The hope that no States had separa-
ted or would separate from the General
government os the union. The Empe-
ror also expressed the wish that the
United States might long continue unit
cd and prosperous people.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

BAPTIST SERvIcE.-We are authorized to saw that
Elder j. Y. CRoss of the Regular Baptists, will
preach at the Methodist Church, on the Cd
and 4th Sabbaihs in every month. at o'clock p.
NJ, in this city, and would suggest that all
who desire the prosperity of religious teachings.
attend and hear what each and every denomination
has to say. We would be pleased to see a Baptist
church constituted at this place. as We have none
and it Is hoped that the good people of Van Buren
and vicinity will give such encouragement as will
induce some one to engage in the enterprise not
that We particularly partial to any one denomi
naton but desire the prosperity of all whose teach
ings good /; and as conceive better course of
training should te brought about among the people
to guide and direct them in the future not but
efforts have been made to reclaim the wicked in
their wayward course, but that every effort should
be brought iao exercise to restore the mind. of the
people to happier state than that now existing
among them. The Baptists are a denomination
whose doctrines and teachings are not so well
known in our towns and villages as through the
country. and it is necessary all should receive at
teniion-as We informed by the scriptures that
Christ gathered the good into vessels and cas-. the
bad away"
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
Meeting at Greenwood.

The citizeas of Sebastian County, of all
parties, met on the oath OF April. 1861, to
hear Hon. II. w. johnson, who. failing to
make his appearance, the following procee-
dinss were had
On motion of Mr.. Fishback, the Hon
Francis Dunn was called to the chair anu
James A. Brown made Secretary, when 9
COMMITTEES was appointed to draft resolu.
tions expressive OF the sense OF the meet
ing. consisting OF Messrs. w. 81. Fishbaek
J. Ii. Treal lway. w. j. Witcher, j. H
Mendenhall, DIR. Swindell, and j. r. Smoot,
who reported as follows:
Whereas, The administration of Lincoln
with spirit of dupiicity equailel only by
its total disregard OF every patriotic duty,
has inaugurated a policy of coercion and
subjugation, by force OF arms, arrayine
brother against brother, therefore,
RESOLVED, By the citizens OF Sebastian
of all parties, in mass assembled, that We
viii resist such policy on the part OF the
administration. even to the death. and ,e
this end we p,-sS ,;s Cur lives our fortune,
and our sacred honor"
I'd, That with a view to more efficient re-
slstance. as well as for the sake OF peace
anu humanity, we recommend Q cessation
of all party feuls, and that we present t.
our enemies q united 'front.'
Sd. That all the papers of this county
and OF Little Rock, be requested to publish
While the committee were retired, Col
Louden and 5. Ii. Payne addressed the meet
ing, in short and eloquent appeals for q
union of the South.
MIR. Fishback then read the report of the
Committee. urging their unanipous adop
tion. which was accordingly done, without
even one dissenting voice.
After a few. eloquent remarks fiom Mr.
S. +. Duffie, JAS. A Brown, F. Dunn and
j. w. Head, the meeting adjourned.
FRANCIS DUNN, Chairman.
JAS A BROwN Secretarv
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
WA.-The people of this whole CON

Waffle people of this whole com
nunity are making preparations for what
ever contingency may arise. and are q unit
In their efforts to resist to the last, the CO.
eEclve policy OF the Administration. Ar.
kansas has the material-the resources, so
far as men for soldiers are concerned. All
that IS now wanted are leaders-men of
character and acknowledged ability-men
IN whom the people have confidence Such
men we have among us, and when they
shall raise their Standard. the people will
flock to them. The people are true to the
core. and the exigencies of the times will,
we have no doubt, bring out the leaders.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
Arkansas.

We think we are safe in saying that Ar
kansas viii turn out more men for the pres
eat war than any other State in proportion
To her population. Our citizens have been
accustomed 10 the use OF arms from infan-
cy-they possess the love of country-they
are emphatically fighting people-they
are, whatever may have been their opinions
heretofore, now a unit, and may be depen-
lied upon in any contingency. When the
Old men of sixty and seventy years. and
the women are ready to fight. there need be
no fears o; the rest. Stand to your guns.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
From the True Democrat.

From the True Democrat.
Volunteers for the Southern Cause.
7;sz os:ss:,.s; @ q: !: s. s:e,s - E; G 4 6: s:.. s.'
eysov Of A,kansas ~
MoS,sosn.s. April 2. 1esi.
To. Gov. HExRY N. REesue 49,
SIr-HoNr patriotic responee 20 the tqme9taon
coerce the Confederate States. justies the belief
that your people prepared to unite with us in
repeiliAg the common enemy Of the South. Vir-
| gina - eid, ! therefore request yeq to tnF-
' Of infantry without delay. . .
not less shan siSty- fpaf men each.
will be entitled to one Colonel, one
q Colonel. one Major. one Adjut.nt FROM the
iine Of Lieutenants. one Sergeant Major nom the
enlisted men. Each company is entitled to one
Captain. one first Lieutenant two second Lieuts.,
four Sergeants, four Corporals and two musicians.
The officers except the staff officers, are to be ap-
pointed in the manner prescribed by law Of your
State. Staff officers are appointed by the Presi-
dent. The term Of service Is not less than twelve
months, unless sooner discharged. They will be
mustered into the service Of the Confederate States
at Lynchburg, but transportation and subsistance
Will be provided from the point of departure. They
Will furnish their own uniforms, but will receive
their value In ccmmutation. You have arms and
ammunitions with which to to supply them. An
swer and say whether you will comply with this
request and if so when
i"
The Governor of Arkansas cannot. con-
sistently with his sense Of duty, send the
desired force before the secession of the
State, which will no doubt take place within
fourteen days. But he approves of the in
tent:on of che undersigned to raise regi-
ment in pursuance of the suggestion Of the
Secretary of War of tho Southern Conied-
eracy.
The forces raised by the undersigned will
rendezvous at Little Rock. the Arsenal will
be their barracks until their departure for
Lynchburg, and they will be equipped suit
abbey at the 70: mer place. Five companies
have already rendered their services. Will
not the remaining five or even seven be
speedily forthcoming Shall Jefferson Da-
Wis call in vain upon Arkansas to aid Vir-
ginia standing geographically alone. sur
rounded by eager enemies on the north and
inactive friends on the south ana west
Come men. the cause needs men; the frs,
campaign involves all the future. No delay
In three weeks our bayoncts should be
cleaning on the Potomac.
Major L. B. FLoURNoY,
MIR. JAS. d. JOHNSON,
Lieut.. Col. WM. N BRoSAuGm
Col. j. B. THOMPSON.
n. B.-Any companies desiring to tend
er their sevrices will report Immediately by
letter or otherwise to the undersigned Al
Little Rock.
| II the exiSenciss of Arkansas require it
the regiment will remain At Hopeield, o.
wherever it may be necessary for the dc
| fence of the State.
T. B. FLOURNOY.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@"The citizens of Fort Smith were
not less chagrined than the volunteers at
this unexpected flight. DAILY Times and
Herald
In horn, our friends at Fort Smith were
chagrined. Capt. Sturgis. with a train OF
200 troops. 23 wagons and about 16O hor-
ses and mules, marched out from The heart
Of the city of Fort Smith without hav-
ing aroused . suspicion of his purpose" :"
1t was possible, but not very probable.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@ We learn that Col. CARROLL ha,
nearly the requisite number made up for his
Company, and that as soon as it is COM
plete. he will tender the Company to the
constituted authorities of the Confederated
States
Col. CarroH will address the citizens of
Lees Greek Township. at divers Store on
Friday next. also at Simcoe's, in Mountain
Township. On Saturday, when he will re-
ceive volunteers.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
General Order No. 8.


HEAD QUARTERS, ARKANSAS MnIrIA)
April 10Th, 1861.
Whereas, An actual state of war exists
in the United States, from Maine to Texas
induced by orders emanating from Presi
dent Lincoln. who has announced his deter.
minatiOn to subjugate the Southern State,
by force of arms. supported and su~tai inel
by all the powers of the FeieIal Govern
ment.
And whereas, the people of Arkansas
with one voice, through their constituted au
thorities, have declared in the most solemn
manner against encroachments upon theil
rights. by Federal usurpation and coe.
cion.
And whereas, the most most imomeutous
events are transpiring hourly. which inn,
peril. imminently the peace and safety of tn.
people OF this commonwealth, making j,
necessary that they should improve every
opportunity for placing themselves in an
attitude of successful defense. and there be-
ing no other department of the government
present, or in being. which is authorized te
take the steps necessary in this pressing
emergency:
Therefore, I, HENRy NJ. RxcroR, Gov;
ernor of the State OF A. kansas. and ex Off
clio Commander-in-Chief Of the Army,
thereof, do order and command that the
Federal troops stationed at Fort Smith,
be, and they are hereby required perempto-
lily, to evacuate and deliver up said Post 70
my Adjutant General, Edmund Burgevin,
who is hereby directed to take command oi
said post. and in case the same il not snr-
rendered. employ and comn,and the volun-
teer force under the command Of Col. Solon
Borland. and the militia force Of the State
if deemed advisable, which may be neces-
sary for the execution of this order, and
commit the charge Of the forces, in the at
tack upon said Fort, to Col. Solon Borland
who is also authorized. in the absence of OF
want Of instructions from Gen. Burgsvin,
to employ and command the force neesssa-
ry for the defense and preservation of the
Post and property thereto belonging.
All subordinate officers of the militia of
Arkansas. being hsneDy expressly enisine.i
to respect and obey this order. and such ord
er. ~ General Burxeyin, OF Colonel Borland
may make to carry this order into efsc. :,
Signed. HENRY NJ RECTOR,
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
Gen. Goo. W. Clarke.

This gentleman, whose name stands at
the head of this article, arrived in our city
On Friday night last but notwithstand-
ing the lateness of the hour. the Van Bu-
rem Brass Band and the Frontier Guards
paraded and paid their respects to him at
the Planters Hotel Gen Clarke replied
in . short speech, reple.e with patriotic SEN
tinenfs
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@ A dispatch from gentleman of this
City now in New Orleans, to his partner
here. +says ali is excitement here-do not
sell a keg Of powder - -
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
~Col. S. l.. Gs1rF,rH and Ayx n

~ OUi. 8IIU w VI. VI.
fIsHBACK, Delegates to the Convention
from Sebastian County. left yesterday on
the Steamer Tahlequah, for Little Rock.
The Delegates from this County Messrs.
TURSER and THoNAsoN, will leave on the
first boat going down. All the delegates
from the Western part of the State, stand
as unit tor at once throwing off tLeir al
legiance to Black Republican rule, and
standing out detiantly as rebels.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

V President Davis of the Confederate
States. has called for Regiment from Ar
kansas, to rendezvous at Lynchburg, Va.
~ soon as possible. Some five or six
Companies have already been formed. and
the full complement for the Regiment will
no doubt be soon filled.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@. President Lincoln has issued anoth
er proclamation. b'ockading the ports in
the States of Virginia and North Carolina.
European Ministers hint that they will not
stand it, and will Immediately order fleets
from Europe to protect their interests.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

LADIES AID ASSOCIATION The Ladies
of this City have formed an Association for
assisting in fitting ont the volunteers for the
war. They are prepared to do any thing
and everything in the way of making Cloth
ms. sewing OF all kinds. making Cartri-
legs. etc. etc. The Ladies are alive to the
interest of the South and are prepared to
10 their part in sustaining its honor.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

~ Gen. n. B. BoaKow. has assumed
the command of the forces at Fort Smith.
The Post is now Gsrrisoned by two Com
psaies from Fort Smith. and two from this
County. viz: Capt. Perkins Company of
Csv'try. and Cspt. Fosters Company Of
Infantry.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

u 8 DISTRICT CouRr.-We are re-
qUested to say, that there will be no q. S.
Court held here for the next term. All inter.
ested, aad those that have been summoned
as witnesses and jurors. will please to take
notice and govern themselves accordingly.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

1 Our readers. and especially those
who need the services Of . competent Den
tist, are referred to tho Card of DR.. CASE.
IN our advertising columns.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@ We received . visit yesterday. from
lajor General T. ID. MKRRIcK. General
Meriek is organizing the troops on this
frontier. and will start to-day for that pur-
Pose to the Counties of Washington, Ben
Ion and Madisep.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@ Letters from PLil.delphia. received
yesterday. state that private goods for citi-
zens here had been stopped and not allow
ed TO be sent forw.rd: let them cut their
own threats, i shsys tss =. to do 50. is all
that We have to osay-a,,zs - 3
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

~ Colonel SoIAs BonLAxD, with the
TIoosp from Little Rock, passed down on
their way home. on the stermer Lady Wal
ton. On Sunday morning. A salute in their
hsIor was fired here.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

@ In Lafayette Township last Satur-
day. volunteer Company Of eighty men.
was formed, subject to be called upon at an
hours notice. The same day Home
Guard was formed of sixty men.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

EE Oar thanks are duo to Gen. Geo.
w. Clarke. for the cut Of the Flag of the
Confederate States, which is at the head of
our columns this morning.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

r. A Nlesrssn. in snsver to one sent
by some Of our citizens to Hon. T. G. Hind
man. says Il am willing TO lead force,
not to Washington, Cityy bne - fas Wea
.as may be ncces.ary..si This i the rsshe
spirii-
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM d.
JACOWAY, Esq, q candidate for the office Of
Froseeuting Attorney. n the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult. COMPOSED Of the Counties of Perry, Yell.
Pope. johnson. Franklin. and Crawford.
March 10, 1851
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
Daughters of the South.

The events which have crowded upon during
the last ninety days. have rendered it an impera-
tive duty that our military power should be devel-
oped ard cultivated. Over the whole country
from the sandy shores of Carolina to the grassy
plains Of Texas the hearts of Southern people now
beat in unison, and the women of the South would
belle their revolutionary ancestry did they hesi-
tate to throw the weight of their efforts into the
scale Of patriotism and honor.
The soldiers who fight for the protection and
safety of wife. children and home. deserve the en-
eouragement and sympathy of every Southern wo-
man The organization Of the " DArGHrEss OF
rzE sourH is desigaed to al and assist in uni
forming and equipping the troops which may be
raised for the defence of the South.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, at
3 o'clock P. NJ, at the Eouse of the Secretary.
Daughters of the South.
Mas. A. j. WARD. PRESIDENT.
Mrs. GEO. AUSTIN, Vice President.
Mrs WrIrlsx .IKrR Cecrefaru
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

~ The report that Texans and Indians
had taken Fort WAshita. is not generally
croaifea. go -
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

kJ Instead of retaliating on the mar
who calls ycu liar, villain, or thief
coolly inform him that you have not sufic-
lent confidence in his veracity to believe
him.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
For Prosecuting Attorney.
E,.a.s . se held Frs Momda, ,sd, june

Ne e-e asskorized to announce GRANVILLE
WILCOX, ESD. as . candidate for the Office Of
prosecuting Attorney, for the 4th Judicial Circuit.
composed OF the Counties of Perry. Yell, Pope
johnson. franklin and Cnwfsd. &x
Van BURN, Jan. D, 166l. -.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

WALKER. Esq. a candidate for the Office Of
Prosecuting Attorney. for the 4th Judicial Circuit
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

EE2 The best atonement for evil deeds is
to set about the performance of worthier
Ones
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

/. S A man that can be fattered is NOT
necessarily q fool. but you can always
make one Of him
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01
Home Guards.

A Company was organized in this City.
last Saturday. under the name Of the Home
Guards-the purpose of the Organization
beng for homo defense. The Company is
composed Of members over the age of forty.
Eve. and some of them ranging up to sixty
and seventy. No member is admitted who
dbroad - an election for Officers .4vs.assz-z-
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

~ The Frontier Guards keep their ar
nory open every night for drill.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01

The other Officers will be appointed by
the Captain.
The Van Buren press., 1861-05-01


. loss OF $500 men.
A gentleman who passed through viii.
mington N. G. on Saturday. learned from
the Railroad conductor, that prepar.t;ons
were oeinS made to convey troops from
Charieston to Rlchmond-20G0 were then
on the way Andrew Talcott Of the U. s.
Typographical Engineers. . native of Conn
had gone to Richmond to superintend the
manufacture OF arms to be used by the Con-
federated Government.
The New York Union COMMITTEES have
purchased l6 rihed cannon of West Point
for the use Of the volunteers.
A correspondent Of the Com. Atyertis.r
arrived from Charleston on Saturday. Gen.
Beauregarl bad not then started. but rumor
said 500 troops would leave on that night
to march on the Capital.
The Baltic, Columbia, Harriet Lane and
Cuyler. were seen in the Chesspeak Bay.
Advices from Norfolk, state that Csnts
Rogers and White were prisoners in the
hands of the authorities. The Deleware
Columbus. Plymouth and United States.
were only partially burned, of these how
ever. the Plymouth is the only one that can
be OF service to the rebels, and to get to sea
w'H have to pass the guns of Fort Monroe
and run the risk of being sunk.
A gentleman from Washington via. ra-
lay honss. reports that the secessionists have
planted battery Of 4 guns at Harpers Fer
Y commanding the bridge. Trains are
s'spPed and examined-tho road for mile
waa lined with soldiers.
Whesling, Va, . strong Union feel
ing pevails. $500 men wers under arms
Gov Hicks. Nd. has Issued proelama-
.ion coAyening the Legislature for TODAY.
N ocnse,pence Of the federal troops at An
apo'is; here is probability Of reopen.