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The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

A STARTLING SoENE.-A Frenchman
named Soulages, native Of Colmar, has,
for some time past, been exhibiting, with
great success, at Wurtzburg, as lion tanner.
On the day above mentioned he entered
den containing lion and a lioness, and
made them 60 through various perform
ances. The spectators loudly app1auded.
Elated by these plapdits, Soulages deter.
mined to do something more extroordina-
ry, and for that purpose he collected in
one den lion, lioness, a white bear,
two black bears, four hyenas, two wolves
and a tiger. He then entered himself,
whip in hand, but the door was scarcely
closed when the tiger made spring at
the white bear. This was signal for .
terrific struggle between all the beasts,
who appeared at once to recover their
natural ferocity. Soulages, hoping TO in.
timidate the animals, fred two pistol
shots at the tiger and white bear. This
act sealed bis fate, for the tiger, leaving
the bear, sprarg on his keeper, threw him
down, and began to tear him with teeth
and claws. The other beasts, rendered
furious by the smell of blood, all fell on
the unhappy man, and in few minutes
he was torn to pieces and almost entirely
deyonred in the presence Of the horror
struck spectators who were powerless to
render assistance Forei0n paper.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

j. F. Chubb, Manufacturer Of and
Dealer in Plows, Cultivators, Thrcshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street, Grand
Rapids, Mich. sf
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22
The Execution Of Beall.


John Y. Beall, the rebel pirate and spy,
who was hung on Governors island, New
York harbor, on Friday, showed great
coolness and self possession in going
through the trying ordeal. He ate
hearty breakfast, spent some time in
writing and prayer, twice partaking of the
sacrament at the hands OF Rev. DR.. Wes-
ton, an Episcopal clergyman, and at his
own request his photograph was taken.
AT ] o'clock the officers who had charge
of the execution entered bis cell, when he
said he was ready and asked them TO do
their work quickly. A moment after
ward he remarked, "lt is only aquestion
of muscular power-I think can bear
it," He marched TO the gallows with a
firm step, and smiled when he cane in
sight Of it. Looking upward, he remark
ed that the day was pleasant one. I'm
mediately he added, "The sun shines
brightly; ! now see it for the last time"
On reaching the gallows the charges and
sentence Of the court martial were read, on
the conclusion of which Beall said, "I
protest against the execution Of this sen.
It is absolute murder, brutal murder. /
die in defence and in the service OF nv
country. I have nothing more to say"
He then asked the executioner to be
quick; the moose was fastened around his
neck, and in moment he was suspended
six feet in the air. He died almost In
stantly, and after hanging about twenty
minutes the body was taken down and
given to his friends. r'g
John Y. Beall, hung as rebcI spy, ut
Fort Lafayette, on Friday, seems to have
been young man Of noble sentiments,
wrongly directed. The Richmond papers
print the following letter from him to his
brother: aJtse.
FoRT LAFAYETTE, Feb. IA, 1865.
DEAR WILL: Ere this reaches You,
you will most probably have heard Of my
death through the newspapers. That +
was tried by military commission and
hung by the enemy; and hung, assert,
unjustly. II is both useless and wrong
to repine for the past. Hanging, it was
asserted, was ignominious; but crime only
can make dishonor. Vengeance is mine,
saith the Lord, and / will repay; there
fore do not show unkindness to prisoners.
They are helpless. Remember me kind
ly to my friends. Say to them that /
am not aware Of committing any crime
against society. / die for my country.
No thirst for blood or lucre animated me
In my course; for had refused when so
licited to engage in enterprises which +
deemed destructive but illegitimate;, and
a few months ago ! had but to have
spoken, and / would have been red with
the blood and rich with the plunder of
the foe. But my hands are clear Of blood,
unless il be split in conflict, and not cent
enriches my pocket. Should you bo
spared through this strife, stay with moth
or and be comfort TO her old age. En-
dure the hardships of the campaign as
man. In my trunk and box you can get
plenty Of clothes. Give my love to
mother, the girls, too. May God bless
you all now and ever more, is my prayer
and wish for you. JOHN Y. BEALL.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

While our countryman, Captain G. +.
Hall, is attempting, by a'novel and extra
ordinarily Adventurous way, to obtain
further accounts Of the fate Of Sir John
Franklin and his men, Captain Sherrard
Osborne, of the British navy, proposes
new and final expedition to the North
Pole. Captain Osborno's project, which
enjoys the favor of all the leading Arctic
voyagers, and the opposition of the Lon
don Times, was laid before the Royal
Geographical Society on the 23d Of Janu-
ary, and it is probable that the society
will recommend the government to fur
nish the vessels, and grant; leave Of alb
sence to the officers and men required for
the purpose. There will be no difficulty
in getting volunteers. Captain Sir Il.
McClintock has already offered to accom-
pany Captain Osborne, and the latter
writes in the paper discussing his project:
"I am frequently asked by old ship
mates, Are we going up that way again,
sir? Please do not forget me-"
Captain Kaneis man Morton has prob
ably stood nearer to the Pole than any
white man before or since. He reached
a point named by him Cape G Constitution.
That point was located, by him, in lat
itude so deg. 56min., five hundred and
forty-four miles from ihe pole. Sixty
miles northward he saw land, which be
called Cape Parrey-this would be four
hundred and eighty-four miles from the
pole; and this Captain Osborne proposes
to take as his point of departure.
He asks for two small screw steamers
and one hundred and twenty men, which
should be ready by the spring of 1866.
They would sail for Bafin's Bay and
reach Cape York, In August. One ves-
sci would then be secured in or about
Cape Isabella, leaving only twenty-five
persons in charge; the other, with ninety
five men, would be pressed up the west
ern shore in the direction Of Cape Parry,
taking care not to exceed distance of
three hundred miles from her consort.
During the same autumn the southern
ship would connect herself by depots with
the northern vessel, and the northern yes
sci would place out depots towards the
Pole ready for spring operations. In the
two following years-1s67-s-sledge
and boat operations should be directed to-
wards the Pole and over the Unknown
Polar area, and in 1860 the expedition
would retire, thus spending only two win
ters and three summers in the Arctic zone.
The chief popularity of Capt. Os-
borne's plan is that he will make his
sledge journeys in the winter season, and
not in summer, as Artic voyagers have
done hitherto. 1t is pity that such an
expedition could not have the aid of the
thorough knowledge Of Esquimaux hab-
its and character, which was acquired by
Capt. Hall during his first voyage to band
stay in the Arctic region, and which he
is now using so courageously and nobly,
for the prosecution of his search after Sir
John Franklin's men.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22
sewing Machine Agency.

WE are agents for Grover a. Bakers, I. M.
wv Singer a Cos and Williams a Orvis' Sew
ing Machines. Wheeler a Wilson's, and other
patents can also be obtained of us. Call and see
amples on exhibition at our store.
TAYLOR & BARNS.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

J. +. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simercs, vestings, &c. Shop, Washington st.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

SIX strawberries, raised in Fitchburg,
were recently sold for a large dinner par
~ in New York, for 80 so. The six juss
filed one baaket.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22
Get a Sewing Machine !

Whoever intends to purchase good Family
Sewing Machine, OF any kind, will do we'll to
call mt the NEWS Office. We can furnish them
at all times upon the most advantageous terms.
PRoPRiEToRs OF THE News.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

John III. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street,
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

Ferry & Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
236, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

George e. Hubbard, Dealer in
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done en- short
notice. Corner Of Washington and First sts,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

Why is blush like little girll Be-
cause it becomes woman.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

Miner Hedges, Proprietor of the Vic
tor Mills, Tallmadge, dealer in Merchandise,
Groceries and Provisions, Pork, Grain and
Mill Feed, Shingles, &C., &c. Lamont, 0tta-
wa County, Michigan.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

william Wallace, Grocer and Pro-
vision Merchant, Washington Street, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

S. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office on Washington street. Grand Haven,
Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

Charles e. Cole, Surveyor, Ottawa
County, Berlin, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-03-22

Wright Leroy, Circuit Court Com
missioner, Ottawa County, Grand Haven,
Mich.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
THE OsBON COURT-nARTIAL.
The Defense.

The proceedings in this case were resumed on
Saturday ut II o'clock All the members OF the Court
were present
The examination Of Mr.. John A. Brady was contin
ned. know of no copy Of The PhisdelptiG Press Dec
l9 ls6 being sent througn the lines; knew the cor
respondent Of TIE Press al that time; bis name was
Chester he the medium Oi The Press Tor procuring
exchanges; never The Press exchanged but wice
he furnished them and the exchange officer objected to
them being too old the Rebels had objected To re-
cevinC old papers, the dates referred to ia answer
were some time November; the only copies ever saw
Of The Press came by mail j was in front Of Richmond
ihen Chester came 10 Fortress Monroe on the YIN OF
December; he with the Wilmington Expedition
from the 9th the 2th Of December Northern papers
were suppressed account OF containing
contraband intelligence; General Butler wa
reported TO have suppressed them that &C
cOnnt; this was in 1864 and the early part OF
1865; they were suppressed some 90 tines the
papers got 70 the trout about o'clock IN the evening
and were exchanged next day about IL O'Clock; North
err papers sent to the Rebels between II and
O'Clock daily, the feet Of Admiral Porter arrived of
New Inlet on the night OF the 24th about o'clock IN
the morning; with the feet at the time; the fleet
was first discernble from the point Of attack on the
10TH the feet of Masonbcrough Inlet on the loth
houses were in sight over tie sand banks; nearly a
the army transports there none OF The navy the
remainder OF the expedition went down 20 Wilmington
ana did not 10 Masonborough lniet was on the
Baltic; she with the transports untli the eth or
18th aud aterward joined the bockadlnS Meet on Tue
New Inlet; the feet was about 20 miles on New Inlet
then.
Here the case rested evidence being all In on both
sides.
The counsel for the accused then asked that the
opinion of Judge Holt put IN at an early stage Of the
proceedings, should be rejected
Gen Warren President OF the Conrt, thought II had
10 bearing whatever on the case.
The Judge Advocate said be cited this opinion OF
Judge Holt as showing the Jurisdiction of the court
and also that the accused uus have intended all the
natural consequences Of Es act
Mr. Jeuks then said he would offer the opinion OF
other eminent jursts the point to which the Judge
Advocate said he had objection. Counsel for the de-
feuse then moved 70 submit the case without argument
Is which the Judgu. Advocate objected. The Court
room was cleared for deberation. and on Teopening
the motion was oyerfuled and the court adjourned to
Tuesday at II O'Clock when counsel viii submit their
arguueuta.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
Resrrfc of Ssnurdny's Evidence.

'a WASHINGTON, Saturday. Mey &c. 1865.
The prosecution called George +. Bdmonds
Of Burlington VT WHO testified that he is attorney ana
had charge for the United States, OF the 81 Adams
II I'D Cas-. Jacob Thompson. Clement {. Clay and
Sanders in attendance the court, and assumed
be tho defenders OF these raiders for the Confederate
States,
nahe witness was shown printed paper which he
believed wHS substantially If no, exact copy OF the
original which he had seen. This letter was dated
Richmond juno 10 1864, signed hy James A. Seddon,
Rebel Secretary OF WAL and addressed 10 Lieut. Young.
II informed the latter that he appointed for speH!
seroice, and directed him to report TO Thompson and
Clay for his instrucous and also TO select twenty
Confederate soldiers for The execution O such enter
prses M chs Dc rliruStcd 80 MIN. Tie or gnal pa
per produced by the Rebels The trial OF the ST.
Aibans raiders.
Col Nevins OF GenPsee. Y. Y, testified to having
seen Azer0dt al the Kirkw0od House on the 18th of
April. 1his was between four and FIVE in the after
noon. The prisoner inquired Of and was Informed by
the witness whore the Vice Presidents room was and
pouted It OUT 10 tie The witness did not know
who Atzerodt was his name. but ilmediaiely
recognized the man coming into this court
The defense called several witnesses TO lmpeaeh the
verac!ty Of some Of those who have testified against
d. Mndd aud 10 establish the fact that the Doctor kad
given no aid and comfort the Rebels He had. how
ever provided food and shelter for some oi the citizens
in e6 who Lad taken alarm lest they should be rest
cd at the time that Gen Sickes came into the country
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
Naval lM0vcnseut-.

The United States steamer Union, Acting
Volunteer Lieut.. Commander Edward Conroy, com
mandug arrived at this port Saturday morning from
the East and West Cuff Squadrons, bringing the mails
and l3 officers Gnd - sick ard discharged men The
Union left this port on the 29th OF April with supphes
for the nloye named squadron. ana reports fine aud
healthy weather. Official dispatches have been received
of the surrender OF the Rebel ram Stonewall to the
Spanish authorities at Havana the 2Jth inst The
following is d list Of her officers:
Act. Vol. Lieut. Com. Edwe 4 Conroy Act Master and
ey.oificer Levi Crow-l ActAs ayuisser Gilbert A. hoD'
.on. Act A.t Surgeon Geo L. ggipbotham; Act Ensign
and sa Al master Chas ~ Hicks; tnsis Caeo u Arm
gitoug Eohi H. Carey Ssnl A. Coz; 5siai = Niveia;
ki,,t Ast Engineer Edwd L. Thorpe SECOND 40, Engineer
Cnas n Cin .d Absaul Brown Third Asi. ELgiDeers Da
yd A. Ayonau Russ,l A. Wade John NJ. Newman and Senl
A. Moore Psymastsrs Clerk VIM Antcs G-pta C'fk aud
Mail Agent Sidney BGrston.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
hardly lessen the severity Of the Judgment that wouo
he nrnnoncad against the whole proceeding


In ooncs soDfor 1t is unnecessary to eftend tncso
observ ationsI beg to remind such OF my Dret1ren e
may feel themselves more particularly cohcerheu Az .
present communication, that the question ~" ', u
consideration IL not question Of respect for ChrStas
of this or that name Of esteem for the reeous cn
acter of individual ministers OF this or thar nehonna
ton Much less is IL question as 10 whether "e, 40
Individuals approve In our private JuIgmTen, T , ot
While we remain in tne church we must aocepl anu
consider ourselves bound by the principles and Jaw o,
the church, just as they are should they os
might be different from what they are now But unlii
then 1t is believed that every consderate ahu consci
entious minister Of this church will feel npon cain anu
candid review Of the whole subject that his line OF duty
is very simple and very painto adhere, most scruru
ousy without qualification and without reserve ~ tne
principles and law Of the chuIch ~ he hnGs tncm es
iabshed and as they have been nerpretea pS SrSy S
and people, III their practice and IN their antnor'aVe
declarations. The mere piomp;ings OF sentiheht anu
self will which disregard the paramount oblsatohs o'
obedience can never be really usefucan never he en-
titled to our respect Is it too much TO say tnat they
can never be iDnOcentf -
The Church in her statement Of principles and In her
law makes il as clear any truth ever can be mane.
that she means to erect and has erected an eiectuai
barrier between all within her fold and the oical
action Of Ministers Of non Episcopal bodies. FOR
many Of those Ministers as individuals, feel great
respect and regard honor them for their talents and
for their pety. With not few OF then have lived
in private life in habits OF most friendly intercourse
But strongly approve Of the principles and law OF the
Church. i consider myself bound by her huthoflty
having given my assent to it when became one OF her
Ministers; and In my official capacity. l know OF no
Ministry outside OF her fold.
Dear Brethren: i close / began. believe that
every one Of the few clergy who may think themselves
touched by this present appeal will feel assured in their
own minds from all that they huve seen anu known Of
their Bishop that be oherishes for them sincere re-
spect-a most afIectonate regard That regard is en-
irey unchanged. Praying God TO pour out his best
blessings upon the Ministry and upon the whole Church.
[ remaiE w ever. your faithful brother In Christ,
HoRAuo POTTER, Bishop Of New. York
Nep York, MAY 10, ls65.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
From Texas.
CAIRO. H., Friday, May 90. 1885
Nsp- I'ork. j.

JATKO, III, = rluHy, MHy :" i'00'
Advices from Brazos, Texas, state that a
small engagement took place about the 18th Of ms
month ON part of the prairie on which Gen. Taylor
fought the battle Of Palo Alto between portion OF
Kirby Smiths command and detachment OF about 800
United States troops. under Col T. ii. Barrett. Our
side victorious. although the enemys strength was
much superior. The enemy used artillery.
A steamer from Bagdad TO Maam0ros arrived just rs
tn. artillery commenced firing. The boat stepped and
hosted the French flag which might not have been oo
served by the Rebesor they fired shell end round shot
one passing through her cabin The last seen OF the
boat she was floating down the stream.
our troops were fred upon on their retreat ny some
parties across the Rio Grande and some skirmishers
crept up the river bank and shot two OF them dead
Three Swiss soldiers OF Max milians army crossed the
river on the way to Brazos. being Geserters.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
Removal Of the Eemnins Of Deceased Sol
dicrs from the Department Of Virginin.
The following order from Gen

The following order from Gen. T.. " I. Ora
is Of interest 10 very many persons:
HDQRs DEPT or VIRGINIA ARHY oy 1HE JAMES,
RICHMOND. Va May -, lsiJ.
The General commanding the department call. the
attention Of relatives aud friends Of deceased officers
and men who buried in Virginia 10 the iact tAat
attempts 20 remove the remains Of such officers ana
men, when they had been buried less than year hhye
n every instance proved impracicabe from the cond
ton il which they were found
By command OF Maj0!-Gen. Ord,
Id. ". SMITH Assistant AGjt-Gen.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
I ONG ISLAND DRAILROAD.-Trains leavl

4 per James s''p Ferry Eas, River:
In. Through Mail Train for 0reenport Jamaica, Hem0
stead. Glen Cove, and Way stations.
II a m for Syosset and all Way Stations.
. p Express Train for iaphank, Jamaica Hempstesd.
Glen Cove and Way Stations last o. Hicksvle On SATUR
DAY. this Train rmis through to Greenpor returning
MONDAY MORNINGS, leaving Oreenport at 3.&5 a m.
arriving at Hunters Point u 10 30 a. IN.
p. M, for syosset, Jamaica, Hampstead. Glen Cove
Hicksville and Way stations.
5 D. NJ, for = arrnin xdee and Way Stations
SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAlN-Win leave Hunters
Point $50 for Yaphank. and leaving Yaphak Ct ia
arriving At Hunters Point OF AS p. NJ.
The rhirty-iouTth.- Ferry connects with al Trains
y. CHARLICK. President
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
IJouse Rent.
TREASURY DFPAKIagNI
OFFICE or lNTEl.NAL REVENUE,

MArIlNGTOk MUl " ItN1
SIR: Your letter of May 10, in relation to
deductng rental value of homestead is received.
reply that the rental value OF property occupied by the
owner neither to be included in the owners income
nor deducted thcIeirom II Il were included the rent
Nigh. be deducted The law allows every person
house rent free from tax and nothing more is intended
in this respect. Very respectfully
T. A. ROLLINS. Deputy Commissioner.
Tuos T. VAN BUrEy. esq, No. 2i3 broadway, ny
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
O. You didn't know that one Of the ladies struck him

In the quarrel because he blue soldier pahts' A.
No sir; never saw him wear blue soldiers pants
O. Don't You know as q fact now that he was turning
Won over 10 nick ou. of you about Your visits 10 Rich
mond dou't you know he tried 10 hnd out what your
objects werof A. If he did he didn. succeed Laugh
ter
on-ed to a iiary company for the defense of Wash
ingtonS A. No SIR
By Mr.. Aikea-Q. Did Welchnann IN that conversa'
tio oY not safe tst he had done MI that he could for
the south A. Yes sir but cant recolect tho exact
words.
Tie Court allouIned till 10 o'clock on Monday morn
ing
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
Gopartnership Notices.

V,HE FIRM heretofore existing under the
1 name Of W. 4 A. STEVENS, doing business, at No. 7S
oosers this day dissolved by mutual consent, either
party to .i,n the OF the hrm in liquidation
ASA STEVENS.
ASA STEVENS will continue the Provision Business at
the sam. pace.
New YORK May rs, 1865.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-05-29
PASSING COUNTERFEIT BLLs.-Augustus

PASSING COUNTERPART BILLS.-Augustus
Redziusky and Joseph Keefe arrested by officers
Kenusrd and Grassick Of the Sixteenth Precinct oI
having rendered counterfeit IS bill on the Bank Of
FishkIl ~ " in the saloon OF John :. Mel, No. 81.
Eghth-aye, In payment for some drinks. They had
previously rendered the same bill at the corner o
Twenty -thrdst and Eighth ave. and at the corner o
Twenty .trst.st Justice Ledwth committed them ioi
trial IL default OF g., 90 bail.
Thomas Miller Of No. 3l5 Slxth-ave.. caused the ar
rest OF Anthony Frank for rendering Of the above
bills IN payment for drinks. He committed By
Justic ice Ledwith Daniel Williams and Henry Green
were arrested for rendering like bill in the saloon
August Bartlett No l49 Canal st. They had previously
rendered the same bill at the Pacific Garden in the
Bowery. Justice Mansfield committed them for
trial