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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-01
Dissolution Notice.

TINE partnership heretofore existing under
i the firm of Cutler, Warts & Stcgeman, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either
one of tho partners arc authorized to settle and
use the firms name in the settlement of all
claims duo. DWIGHT CUTLER,
HENRY Il. WARTS,
ALBERT STEGEMAN.
Grand Haven, February 3, 1868.
Dwight Cutler having purchased the stock Of
merchandise of Mcssrs Cutler, Warts d Siege
man, will continue the mercantile business at the
old store, and trusts nc will be able to sustain
the credit of the old firm for selling good goods,
as cheap as they can be afforded. With good
stock, small profits and cash rules he hopes to
retain his old customers and obtain his share
of tho new. Ttfn2O3
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-01
FOR SALE BY

Henry Griffin & Co., Grand Haven, Mich.
q. Eastman, Eastmanyille.
A. A. Cainc. White Piver.
Luther q Hinsdale Lamont.
r. B. MoCullock, Berlin. And ny Druggists
and Merchants generally throughout the Uni
ted States. Fly n162
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-01


NE, \ = 63.
NEW AND FAVORITE
PASSENGER AND EXPRESS FREIGHT LINE.
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Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad.
In connection with the new andpowcrlul
UPPER CABIN STEAMSHIPS
"DETROI7" Dc "MIL va UREE."
-
nURING this Month Trains will leave
IIGrand Haven, as follows:
CONG EAsT-Mail at 1O-45 A. M. for Detroit.
Mixed Mt 400 p. M. for St.
Johns.
Night Express at HOO Z. M.
for Detroit
STEAMSHIPS LEAVE DAILY
GoNG WEsT-At 4-35 A. M. for Milwaukee,
and at 4-35 Z. NJ. for Milwaukee,
-O
Refreshments at Detroit, 0wosso and Grand
Haven, and upon Cos Ferry steamer "Wind-
sor," on Detroit River.
Comfortable Hotel in Depot at Grand Haven.
Trains leave tormini daily, Sundays excepted.
The Telegraph Line is now open for Public
Business
sgs- SLEEPING CARS ON ALL NIGHT
TRAINS.
CORRECTIONS.
AT DETROIT-Great Western Railway for
all points East-Michigan Central Michigan
Southern, and Grand Trunk Railroads.
AT MILWAUKEE With the Mississippi,
Lacrosse, Racine, Chicago, WATERFOWL, and
Horizon Railroads, for all points West and
Northwest.
Passengers for Great Western Railway go on
the Railway Ferry Steamer at ID. & NJ. II. Dock,
leaving Dock at 700 A. NJ. and 7:O0P.M.
The Company's Timetables can be had at
any Of the Stations.
w. X. MUIR, GonI Supt.
ID. & NJ. II. Offices. 1868. in1O5
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-01

commissioner and contractor. 1t is the
intention Of the contractor to complete the
whole during the coming summer and fall.
The steamer Sunbeam has been COM
PEELED, in consequence Of tho extremely
shallow channel ut tho entrance of Mus
kogon harbor and limited patronage, to
haul of from her newly established route
between this point and Chicago We are
informed, however, that y new pier is be-
ing constructed at the mouth Of Muske-
gon River which will probably SO inn
prove the channel rs to allow free COM
munication. This accomplished il is very
likely the Sunbeam will resume the route.
COOP TINE AT BERLIN.--Our neigh
bors are anticipating good time on the
"4th." j. II. Standish, Esq, of New
aygo, is to be the orator of the day. A
dinner composed of all the substantials
and luxuries that the country affords is TO
be provided by the citizens in n beautiful
grove near the railroad station. A good
band Of music is also to be in attendance.
Those Of our citizens who prefer good,
old-fashioued celebration in quiet retreat,
free from the noise and hustle attendant
on such occasions, in the city, will find
Berlin a very desirable place on Saturday
next.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-01
&ooA Medicines,
NOMNN NO MovG.

As proof that the Blood Purifier and Pills are
purely vegetable, have the certificates Of those em
inent chemists, Professors Chiffon Of New York. and
Locke Of Cincinnati.
Read DIR. Roback's Special Notices and Certificates
published in conspicuous part of this Paper from
time 20 time.
Price of the scandinavian Vegetable Blood Puri.
for 81 per bottle, IS per half dozen. OF the Scan
dinayian Vegetable Blood Pills, 20 cents per box, or
5 boxes for 81.
Principal Office and Salesroom, No. hast Fourth
ST., 81 Building from Main St., Cincinnati, o. Lab
oratory, No Is Hammond Street.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

WHEREAS. AT a meeting of war delegates held
at the Council Cha nber on the 18th inst il was
ordered, THAT The people of this city be request
ed to suspend business on the afternoon of Thurs
day of this week and the afternoon of Wednes
day of the succeeding week for the purpose of
uniting their efforts TO raise the balance OF the
city's quota OF volunteers made under the last
call for troops, and that the Mayor OF the city be
requested to issue aud publish a proclaim to
that effect and,
WHEREAS. AT a special session of the Council
held OF the same evening similar resolution
adopted:
Nov, therefore /. John Caven. Mayor OF said
CITY. IN pursuance of the above resolutions do
heFebv recommend that the people of this city
SUSPEND business on the afternoon OF Thursday
of this week AMI the afternoon of Neduesdsv OF
the succeeding week, for the purpose above speci.
hed 10 j, hoped that the people Sll not simply
close their places OF business. hut that thev will
heartily and encrge,ically unite in their efforts
tor the purpose above mentioned A. no plan of
union Of efforts has been recommended. | would
suggest that the citizens meet az the school
houses of their respective wards = Il O'Clock OF
THURSDAY the 18th Inst and adop, such measures
as may ne deemed best.
lie, indianapolis do more than her duty. but
not less
Given under my hand and the seal of said city
this 10th dav of December. 1868
CAvEN. Mayor.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
from New York.

INV YoRK, December l6-Report saws that
John Morgan has reached Richmond via the Big
Sandy. jeff. Davis has given him a command in
the army OF Georgia.
Adyices from Beaufort report that on the
morning OF the 9th the U. s. gunboat Ariel.
Lieut.. DeVens, discovered a blockade runner try
ing to get into Wilmington. She gave chase. and
the rebels to save themselves ran her ashore and
set her on fire. Lieut. ID boarded her and ex
tinguished the flames. but not before considerable
damage had been done to both vessel and cargo
She was built in England aud cost SOS 900. Her
engine cost $40 900. which, together with part of
her cargo, will be saved
The steamer Thomas A. Scott. from New
Orleans. on the sth, has arrived a
The New Orleans Era of December 9th has
the following official information, which has been
received at the Headquarters. that all the rebel
worksat Port Cavallo. Texas, have been captured
by our forces not man was lost on our side
Port Cavalo and the captured works are sit
usted on the pon, OF peninsula, which separates
Matag orda Bay from the gulf.
The possession of this point clears the entrance
to the bay and gives the Union army the com
mand OF several importan, places such as Saluria
Port Lavaica and Matagorda
A short distance tack from the bay is Victoria,
and several other towns. all of which are open to
the occupation OF our troops
A large quantity of cotton had accumulated at
Victoria at the time of the capture of Browns.
vile, and as there was no chance of the owners
getting il out of the country, and no means of
removing il. except by the slow process of OK
teams IL will probably soon become the prop
erty of the United States
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
From ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, December ia special to the
Democrat, dated Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dec Is
says:
\ gentleman named Taylor arrived here to-
day, having left Benton. Texas, 100 miles south
of Red river. on the lst
We understand when he left the Federals had
possession of the eastern coast. in Sabine. Gulf
Of Galveston aud Brownsville. and that the Fed
eral force was ascending Red river. marching on
Alexandria, where the rebel Gen Taylor waitel
an attack
Magruder had ordered the circulation through
out the States Of pledge devo,ing life. liberty
and property of Thu citizens 10 support the Con-
federacy; those refusing TO sign il TO be
considered enemies and traitors aud treated IA
such.
One fourth of all the negroes in the State are
to be conscripted and promised their freedom
The State facility is crowded with slaves and
stock taken their hy rebel owners from the State
for the East and North
The Confederate army in Texas were general
ly at posts on the outskirts of the state
General Kirby Smith commands the troops in
Texas.
Gen Steele is at Doaksville, miles north of
Red river, near the State line, with small force
the rebel pickets are At the crossing at Little
Rock aud ltne the road
Price was ~ miles south Of Washington with
three or four thousand men
The entire force under Marmaduke Shelby
and Cabe are near him
Quantrill has been in Texas four weeks His
command of four hundred men dis ributed in
detschments in various counties in Northwestern
Texas. Their business seemed TO be spies on the
people. hold the country in subiecton, arrest de
serters. kill suspected Union men and rob and
plumber Indiscrmnatey
The Union sentiment in the State is strong
and would be expressed in immediate political
action if the people could be protected by the
Union army
Four or five thousand Young men are in the
brush waiting the approach OF the Federal forces
The people are held in subiugation only by
such parties as Quantrill's in each county
Provisions aud forage are plenty in the valley
of Red river and in Eastern Texas
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
prices advanced 10000 pound averages selling
at s. 25M7 30 quickly. The sales were:

The receipts for the corresponding week last
season were % 900 AnOthe- week will proba-
bly, wind up the receipts from Kentucky.
There has been dull market for the hog pro
duet. and the demanl local and chiefly specula
tive. The amount going forward is extremely
light. and the great bulk of the seasons cure so
far. is still in the city The demand has been
confined chiefly to lard and mess pork, other ar
ticles being neglected, not enough doing to estab-
lish quotations.
Flour his advanced Sc pei barrel.
Whent hiss not changed much.
Corn dull
Rive and barley firm
Whisky advanced To S5c. but although this
the price Yesterday. after Change sales
could not have been made To any extent at e3c
The m,rket closed fiat me logic i manner in
which To manage this project If taxing whisky,
would be this: II the Government has the pow
er to prohibit distllstion unit next MAY in every
one of the States. and make the tax on il one
dollar a gallon This tax business is to be
permanent thing with us for years and now is the
time 10 settle the rate and the policy defnitly.
Constant changes of the rates and the basis of
taxation. will greatly iuiure and unsettle trade,
and wise statesmen will avoid il All know and
admit thu, whisky will bear one dollar ~ well as
cent will tobacco bear q high tax and
there are many other articles which ought to be
taxed largely. and many things not at all which
are now taxed Sugar is &c. lower, coffee and
m0lnsSeS unchanged.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
HOUSE.

W WASHINGTON, Dec 10.
The Speaker announced the following commit.
tees:
Select Committee on Pahi6c Railroads.&c.
vens OF Pennsylvania, Wilder of Kansas. Steele
of Nxw York, Price OF Iowa, Cole Of California.
Noble of Ohio, Donnely OF Minnesota Mcbride
of Oregon, Steele of New jersey McClung OF
Missouri, Ayres of Massachusetts, Woman of
kentucky and Sweet OF Maine
Select Committee on Emigaation-W ashburne
OF Illinois, Grinnel Of Iowa, Law of Indiana,
Baldwin OF Massachusetts, Rollins of Missouri
Elliott of Massachusetts, Kelly of Pennsylvania,
Knapp OF Illinois, Orth of Indiana, Kalbtleish of
New York, Cobb of Wisconsin, Anderws of Ken
lucky and Middleton Of New JERSEY.
Select Committee the RebeIlious States
IL. W Davis of Maryland. Gerrich of Massachu-
sets, JAS. Caller OF Illinois, Ashley OF Ohio.
Holman OF Indiana; Smrhers of Delaware. Blow
of Maine and English OF Connecticut.
A resolution was adopted instructing the Com
mittee on Military Affairs to inquire into the al
legged inhumanity of the enemy toward our
wounded soldiers on the field
Numerous other resolutions were introduced
among them one by Mr.. Rollins Of Missouri, de-
clarng that this House is prompted oy Just patri-
otism in tayoring the jealous prosecution of the
war which was inaugurated by the disunionists
that IL is the duty OF the Government To prose
cute the war until obedience to the Consti
tuition and the laws is secured, and that the war
shall not be prosecuted for the purpose of con-
que,t or suhjugation.
Mr.. Lovejoy of Illinois moved to lay il on the
table. Lost-Yeas, so; Nays, ia.
debate ensuing on the resolution il was laid
over
The House then resolved that when il add
journed on Wednesday next it be till the 5th of
January.
Adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

"THE lNDIASAPoLIs ASSOCIATION This is the
name of an Organization in our city. the object Of
which is To accumulate charity fund from lee
lures. concerts and other exhibitions Of n moral
character 10 be devoted TO moral ard religious
characters The well known moral and religious
character of the gentlemen connected with the
association and their zeal in the promotion of all
moral and religious enterprises is sufficient
guarantee that the purposes intended to he ac-
complished by the association will be most faith
fully prosecuted Moral and religious charac-
tiers" cover wide field. and we have no doubt
but the benevolence and philanthrophy aud Chris
tian sympathies of the gentlemen. who have or
gained the Indianapolis Association" will be
comprehensive and general Christian prin
cipes are. and as Christian life should be We
understand the concerts OF the Black Swan, TO be
given in this city. are gotten up under the aus
pices OF the Association, and that the profits de
rive,. therefrom will be devoted to the objects of
ia organization.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

STRANGER KNOCKED DOWN.
rive thousand Dollars Taken from
Him.

Late last night rumor reached that
stranger, horse dealer, probably having some
connection with government. contractors who are
now here purchasing largely. was, in broad day.
light. in the afternoon. knocked down on one of
the prominent streets OF Tie city and robbed Of
FIVE thousand dollars. IL is said that the person.
al injuries Of the unfortunate man are severe and
critical This il of more Importance than the
loss of his money although thit is important
enough Those who committed this deeu escaped
there were two or three of them-and the
wounded and despoled gentleman WAS conveyed
to centlemans office We simply state the
facts they reached us in order that all those
visiting the city on business and those resident,
may be Oh their guard: and in order. too, to stir
40 our policemen to still greater vigilance aud
activity
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
From ~ arlington /.

WAsHISGroS. December 10 the Star saws:
Gen Hitchcock has received from Gen. Mere
dith the copy of letter addressed 10 him on the
18th lust, by Robert Ould. the rebel Commits
sioner of Exchange. announcing the determine
ton Of the rebel War Department hereafter to
receive no more provisions from the North for
our prisoners III Their hands We hear from For.
tress Monroe that he alleges persistent villiica-
ton and abuse in reference to the manner in
which the rebel authorities have carried out their
pledges on the subject as the reason why they
break up the arrangement. He promised, how
ever, 10 faithfully deliver all the supplies in ques-
ton that had been received up to the time the
letter Was written. and adds that hereafter our
prisoners in their hands will be rationed precisely
they ration their soldiers i'm the field Without
doubt the allegation of yillihcstion and misrepre
sentation put forward as the reason for declaring
hereafter To receive no supplies, is a mere subter
tuge. the real reason being the pressure of the
jealousy of the people of Richmond, OF the fact
that through tue care aud liberality of our Gov
eminent aud friends ut home, the Union prison
ers in their hands we're said to be doing better
than any family could do in the rebel capital
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
THIRrY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, December l6.
Mr.. Wilson presented memorial from the
officers of the 4th and 9th Massachusetts, colored
regiments asking for the same pay and bounty ~
are allowed other troops
Referred TO the Military Committee
Mr.. Wilson reported back the joint resolution
rendering the thanks of Congress to Major Gen
eral Grant and the officers and men of his COM
mand, with the recommendation for its passage.
Adopted
Mr. Lane of Kansas introduced a resolution of
inquiry relative TO the treatment by the rebels of
our Kansas prisoners. He made statement
that Capt Brown of Osceala. saw last summer
10 one of the prisons of the South seven Kansas
soldiers in irons among other prisoners not ia
irons, und he understood they were to be put to
death others had been. The Secretary of War
communicated these facts 20 the Commissioner Of
Exchange. but received no satisfactory niorma-
ton
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Wilson reported the back pay and bounty
bill with amendments.
Mr.. Sumner introduced a bill to satisfy the
claims of American citizens by occasion of the
French spoiation.
Laid on the table and ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. Sumner called up the resolution relative to
the certtcation of the public laws. Adopted
Mr.. Wilson introduced n bill as an amendment
to the bill enrolling and calling out the national
forces.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
Southern News

FORTRESS MONROE. December l5-A flag Of
truce boat arrived here to night. bringing news
up TO TO day.
The following dispatches appear in the Rich
mond papers:
CHARLESTON. December l5-The enemy fired
Ia shots at the city this morning. Seven build.
ings were struck. bat no persons were injured.
There has been no firing on Sumter to-day. No
new movements on The part of the enemy
BRISTOL. December l2-News from the front
is decidedly encouraging. Our cavalry are at
Norristown. and the enemy are retiring since
Longstreet placed Cumberland Gap IT. his front
instead Of hts rear
Longstreet. Vance and Ransom have consoli-
dated their commands. and perfect confidence is
felt that they can bold the country
BRIsroL. December 1.-THE main body Of our
army remains at ROdgersvile Longsueet's
headquarters are there
BRIsroL, December l5th.-The situation at the
'front.' remains unchanged.
Some 900 of those wounded at Knoxville have
arrived there
Lieutenan, Magee. of Morgans staff, who Is.
capped with him, Is the General.
CHARLESTON. Dec ll-Twelve shells we're
thrown into the city last night at intervals of halt
an hour each. Damage triing
SECOND DISPATCH
The city has been shelled at intervals during
the day
About nine O'Clock this morning Sumter took
ire from cause unknown. The FIRE copmuni.
Gated 20 the outer timber work Of the south angle
ami The wood work and some ammunition de-
stroyed.
The nemy's batteries opened heavy uron the
Tor, during the Ere and were replied 90 by Moul-
trie and our batteries
Not much damage was done to Sumter
CHARLESTON. December l2-The casualties
81 Samter we're ten killed and 80 wounded
fA THIRD DISPATCH.
The boiler and pattern shops of Evans foun
DRY took IRE last night and were destroyed.
Eleven shells we're thrown into the CITY sever.
al of which contained Greek FIRE which burned Is
minutes after explosion
CHskLKsToS. December l4-The FIRE at Sum
Ter Was accidental aud unAvoidable IL has been
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

PLKssssT REUNION <-Lsst night the gentle
men connected with the Sentinel office were in
vited by Mr. Joseph J Bingham. the Editor-in
Chief Of this paper. TO his house. An elegant
rePast was beautifully spread. and all of en-
Joyed ourselves. There several invited
guests. and time never flew more delightfully."-
The accomplished host made every one at home
The occasion was cOngratuiatOry OF what each
one Of W. had contributed toward our successful
removal into new office Long life. health
prosperity and happiness was wished BY each one
and some OF US draak the toast. TOTO the
Editor of the Sentinel II would be ungallant
and ungracous. il we should omit rendering oar
aekno sledgments. also to the ladies Who vel
coined vs. with such graceful and generous hos
ptslity.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

SPLENDID GooDs FOR THE HoLIDAYs We call
the attention OF the ladies and of all others to
the advertisement of Messrs Burrows & Ed
wards. elsewhere in todays Sentinel They
have n magnificent stock OF goods Every arti-
Gle il elegant and bought expressly for holiday
presents al low figures % suit the times Messrs
Il q + also display beautiful lot OF breakfast
shaws aud balmoral skirts. which will he offered
AT cost merely To show the ladies that they are
resolved TO do The beautiful by them Their
elegant cloaks are fabricated by themselves ex-
clus'yey Mr. Edwards superiuteuds this de-
pirtment. Tie has been 10 the cloak business for
the past fifteen years, and has been a resident OF
this CITY for the past year. All ladies purchasing
from this house cannot help being suited. M Mr.
Edwards has given his attention to this business
for many years in Europe.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

LADIES FUEs-We would respectfully and
particularly ask our fair lady readers to call at
the establishment of II. Bamberger. East Wash
ington. north side opposite Hsrrison's Bank, and
there thew will see displayed the richest the most
elegant and the most beautiful and fashionable
furs ever offered for sale in indianapolis II is.
indeed worth their while 10 look at these splendid
articles. even although they may not wish TO
purchase Mr. Bamberger. who is one of the
most courteous OF gentlemen, or any Of his clerks.
will take great pleasure in showing them To
gentlemen, whether resident or visiting. we would
also respectfully say that Mr.. Bamberger's stock
of hats and caps and military goods is unsurpass
eel in this market
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17

hoos--Over one HUNDRED thousand have been
slaughtered this season Glen. on Massachu-
sets avenue. has killed 500: Beurig on the
Bluff road. has killed 800 The farmers of the
vicinity have brought in over % 900. Coffin X
Co. have killed ~ 600: Patterson 4 Co, IL, 500;
j. @. Ferguson. l. 900 Kiugen Co are still
in operation. and will probably wind up business
soon. having slaughtered from 80 900 10 rs 900
head
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-17
ANOTHER DARING ROBBERY
A soldier Sluug-shottcd
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TAKEN

Night before last, on White River Bridge, i
soldier. on furlough. and on his way to visit his
family. was attacked by two rufisns. struck one
blow the right eye with slung shot and
another on the back part of the head with smi
lar implement. he was of course feed and.
while nseusible, robbed OF one hundred dollars
that he had just received from the United States
Pavmaster
There is no clue by which the desperadoes who
committed this diabolical deed can be traced
The poor soldier laid upon the bridge, suffering
until about daylight some humane persons dis
covered him and conveyed him to DR. Johnson
office. South Illinois street, who dressed his
wounds. He was then taken. understand, to
the hospital, in critical condition.