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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23
ATHEISM.
BY MRS. L. II. sIGoURNEY,

By MRS. L. ii. sIGOURNEY.
The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God
'No God! No God p-The simplest flower
That on the wild is found
Shrinks, as it drinks its cup or dew,
And trembles at the sound;
"No Godp astonished echo cries
From out her cavern boar,
And every wandering bird that flies
Reproyes the Atheist lore.
The solemn forest lifts its head
The Almighty to proclaim;
The brooklet, on its crystal urn
Doth leap to praise his name;
High sweeps the deep and vengeful sea,
Along its billowy track,
And red Vesuvius opes its mouth,
To hurl the falsehood back.
The palm tree with its princely crest
The cocOas leafy shade
The bread fruit bending to its lord,
In yon fair Island glade
The winged seed, borne by the winds,
The rowing sparrows feed
The melon on the deserts sands
Confute the scorners creed.
"No GodF-With what indignation high
The feryent son is stirred,
And the pale moon turns paler still
At such an impious word
And from their burning thrones, the stars
Look down with angry eye,
That thus worm of dust should mock
Eternal Majesty.
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A Fathers ADVICE TO HIS SoN.-The time
draws nigh, dear John, that must go the way
from which none returns. | cannot take thee
with me, and leave thee in world where good
counsel is not superabundant No one is born
wise. Time and experience teach us to separate
the grain from the chaff. have seen more of
the world than thou. II is not all gold dear
son, that gitters. have seen mnny star
from heaven fall, and many staff on which men
have leaned break. Therefore give thee this
advice, the result Of my experience. Attach not
thy heart to any transitory thing The truth
comes not to US, dear son, we must seek for it.
That which you see scrutinize carefully; and
with regard to things unseen and eternal rely
on the word of God Search no one so closely
as myself Within us dwels the Judge that
never deceives, and whose voice is more to us
than the applause of the world, and more than
all the wisdom of all the Egyptians and Greeks.
Resolve, my son, to do nothing to which this
voice is opposed. When you think and project,
strike on your forehead and ask for his counsel.
He speaks at first ow and lisps as an innocent
child; but if you honor his innocence, he grad
ually loosens his tongue and speaks more dis
tinctly.
Despise not any religion; it is easy to despise,
but it is much better to understand. Uphold
truth when thou canst, and be willing for her
sake to be hated; but know that thy individual
cause is not the cause of truth, and beware that
they are not COMPOUNDED. Do good for thy
own satisfaction and care not what follows
Cause no gray hairs to any one; nevertheless,
for the right even gray hairs are to be disregard
ed. Help and give willingly when thou hast,
and think no more of thyself for it, and if thou
hast nothing let thy hands be ready with drink
of water, and esteem myself for that no less
Say not always what thou knowest, but know
always what thou sayest. Not the apparent de-
vout, but the truly devout man respect, and go
in his ways. A man who has the fear Of God
in his heart is like the sun that shines and
warns, though it does not speak. Do that
which is worthy of recompense, and ask none.
Reflect daily upon death, and seek the life which
is beyond with cheerful courage; and, further,
90 not out of the world without having testif-
ed by some good deed thy love and respect for
the Author of Christianity. Goethe.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

aowery lsnguage proposes the health Of the la
dies, which, of course, is drank with tremendu-
GUS applause, manifested by acts, such as beat
ing with the handles of knives and forks on the
table, and clapping hands.
After several other toasts, the party adjourn
to the ladies. Merry-making now begins, and
an hour or so is passed in social games, such as
hunting the slipper, cross questions, crooked an
swers, and others.
At last, the parties wrap themselves up again
in their furs, and prepare to go home. On their
homeward tour, one of the finest phenomena in
nature, may perchanco, appear to them. A streak
of light suddenly appearing on the horizon,
shoots like lightning up the sky. One moment
longer and the whole sky is covered by streaks,
all of different colors amalgamating together,
and constantly changing and lighting up the OBJ
jects as bright as daylight. This is the Aurora
BoreaIis, one of the numerous spectaces of ma
ture, which the common people regard with as
constituent while the cultivated mind finds a
sermon on the glory of our Maker in every OBJ
ject he meets on his journey through life; looks
at it with admiration and reverence.
From the Literary Miscellany.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

SIMPL1CITY.-The more | see of the world,
the more am satisfied that simplicity is insep-
arably the companion of true greatness. new
er yet knew a truly great mana man who
overtopped his fellow men--who did not pos
sess certain playful, and almost infantile SIM
plicity. True greatness never struts on stills,
or plays the king upon his stage. Conscious of
its elevation and knowing in what that elevation
consists, it is happy to act its part like other
men, in the common amusement and business
of mankind.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

POPULATION OF PARIs--DECLINING.-The GEN.
sus recently taken in Paris and the Department
of the Seine, shows considerable reduction in
the population, as compared with the census Ia
ken in the year 1876. At that period, the pop
ulation of Paris amounted to 1,053,S97 individ-
uals having fixed residence. 1t is now reduc-
ed to less than 100000 souls. Revolutions
have caused this decline--associated as it has
been with high taxes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

JUST reed at Grifiin's, Old Java and Rio coffee,
q Y. H., III. S.. Black, and Gun powder teas, pure
juice wine, and unadulterated brandy for medical
use only Cuba sugars and molasses, loaf powder
ed and crushed sugars; Eben. Goodwins Sarsapa-
ria; mixed and pressed tobacco, Oronoke, Caven-
dish and common plug tobacco, bulk, and paper
smoking tobacco; iron, nails 7N9, $40 and 10S
IA glass; putty, chalk whiting, white lead red lead
and other paints spirits turpentine, alcohol salad
oil, Lemon syrup; DIR. Osgood's chologogue, DIR.
Moffatts Life Pills and bitters, opium, camphor,
possible prices. 1tf. Grand Haven June 20, 1851
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

CUIsrIuA ,rIoss or TAsrF II cannot help TAX
ing notice of an opinion which many persons en-
terrain, as if the taste were separate faculty of
the mind and distinct from judgment and imag-
ination; a species of instinct by which we are
struck naturally, and at the first glance without
any previous reasoning, with the eXcelleneies or
the defects of composition. So far as the i'm
agination and the passions are concerned, | be-
lieve it true that the taste is little consulted
where decorum, where congruity be concered-
in short, whenever the best taste differs from
the worst, am convinced that understanding
operates, and nothing else and its operations
are in reality far from being always sudden, or
when they are sudden, they are far from being
right. Men of the best taste, by consideration,
become frequently to change their early precp-
itate judgment, which the mind from its aversion
to neutrality and doubt loves to form on the
spot. 1t is known that the taste, (whatever it
isl, is improved exactly as we approve our judy
ments, by extending our knowledge, by steady
attention to one object, and by frequent exer-
else. They who have not taken these methods
if their taste decide quickly, it is always uncer-
tainly; and their quickness is owing to their
presumption and rashDess, and not to any sud-
den irradiation that in n moment dispels all
darkness from their minds. But they who cul-
tivate that species of knowledge which makes
the object of taste, by degrees and habitually,
attain not only soundness, but a readiness of
judgment, as men do by the same method on all
occasions. At first they are obliged to spell,
but at last they read with ease and celebrity; but
this celebrity of its operation is proof that the
taste is distinct faculty. Nobody believe,
has attended the course of discussion which
turned upon matters within the sphere of
mere naked reason, but must have observed the
extreme readiness with which the whole process
of the argument is carried on, the grounds dis
covered, the objections raised and answered, and
the conclusions drawn from premises, with
quickness altogether as great as the taste can be
supposed to work with; and yet where nothing
but plain reason either is or can be suspected to
operate. To multiply principles for every diff
erent appearance is useless, and unphilosophic-
al too in high degree. Burke.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

"THE BLUEs."-One would think from the
way in which some men talk of their troubles,
that they were masses of unmixed indigo, they
have so much to say about being "bllte." This
term is susceptible of a great many definitions
according to the circumstances in which differ
ent people use it. One man is blue, because he
has been building castles in the air and finds
them all dashed to bits by the stern realities of
everyday life Another man is blue, because a
fit Of selfshness has taken him and he don't
want to hear about any other troubles but those
which belong to his little self. Another is blue,
because he was out late the night before and so
must come yawning down stairs in The morning
to opiate everybody else with his selfshness.-
Such to cure, should be put to bed Immediately.
Talking will only aggravate the difficulty, and
spread fell contagion all about them. A CON-
Portable nap is what they need
Still another is blue-dreadiul blue, because
he is too lazy to do anything, and is groaning
under all the wretchedness which idleness al
ways brings, and yet for the life of him cannot
tell what is the matter, only It's someting."-
Poor fellow! The doctor can't do him any good.
He is in sad condition. There is but one rem
edy for him. Set him to work at something, no
matter what il is, till he gets sense enough to
be competent to choose profession. It's hard
work to get lazy man going, especially if he
has the "blues." But if he comes to you for a
prescription for his malady, recommend hard
work by all means; nothing else will effect a
cure, and this, taken daily in large doses and
with an empty stomach, will scarcely ever fail
in completely removing the difficulty.
Never have the blues" They are not north
having. Shake them off; they have no right
about your person any more than swarm of
bumble-bees. If they want to hive, let them
find some other place besides our head or your
heart, for these were made to entertain differ
ent visitors. But, ifyou feel them coming some
times in lonely hour, and, with your might
cot etriviugs, oannnt soom to drive them off
then take the alternative left TO sensible war
rior-retreat, run away from them. Take your
hat and sally forth into the fields, and as you 90
whistle some lively air, or sing some cheerful
song and when you've walked and whistled and
sung awhile then make pause to see if your
enemies are yet in pursuit, and when you look
for them they won't be there; for the blues"
and music are sworn enemies, and the latter is
generally the victor. Or if you must be alone
and contend with them, then summon some good
book to your aid, devour its contents eagerly
and you will forget that you ever were troub-
led with such dark and shadowy visitants. But
above all, keep clean conscience and you will
have but little trouble from these unwelcome
intruders. N. Y. Sun.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

As general thing, the less man reads the
more loquacious he is. Put dozen ignoramus-
es in a room and they will wranglc all night
about the constitutionalty of saw mill"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

VNTM Rowland's seven foot mill saws with toeth
w filed for USE of Ferry's Pattern" for sale by
VIM. nj. FERRY.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

TRANSLATED from the German.
When the world was created, and all the crea-
lures assembled to have their lifetime appoint
ed, the ass first advanced, and asked how long
he would have to live.
"Thirty years" replied Nature; evil that be
agreeable to thee?"
"Alasv answered the ass, 4" it is long while!
Remember what wearisome existence mine
will be from morning until night shall have
to bear heavy burdens, dragging corn-sacks to
the mill, that others may eat bread, while shall
have no encouragement, nor be refreshed with
anything but blows and kicks Give me but q
portion of that time, prayp
Nature was moved with compassion, and pre-
scented him with but eighteen years. The ass
went away comforted, and the dog was the next
to come forward.
allow long dost thou require to live" ask
ed Nature; thirty years were too many for
the ass, but wilt thou be contented with them %
4" Is it thy will that should 2! replied the dog.
" Think how much shall have to run about
my feet will not last for so long time; and,
when shall have lost my voice for barking, and
my teeth for biting, what else shall be fit for
but to lie in the corner and growl ("
Nature thought he was right and gave him
twelve years. The ape then approached.
"Thou wilt, doubtless, willingly live the thr-
ty years." said Nature !" thou wilt not have to
labor as the ass and thedog. Life will be pleas
ant to thee"
"Ah, no !" cried he so it may seem to 9TH
ers, but it will not be! Should buildings ever
rain down, shall have no spoon! | shall play
merry tricks, aud excite laughter by my griman-
ces, and then be rewarded with sour apple
How often sorrow lies concealed behind jest
| shall not be able to endure thirty years."
Nature was gracious, and he received but ten.
At last came man, healthy and strong, and ask
ed the measure of his days.
"Will thirty years content thee"
SHOW short a timew exclaimed man when
| shall have built my house, and kindled fire
on my own hearth-when the trees shall have
planted are about to bloom and bear fruit-and
when life shall seem to me most desirable,
shall die! Oh, Nature grant me a longer peri.
od!"
"Thou shalt have the eighteen years Of the
ass besides"
"That is not yet enough" replied man.
stake likewise the twelve years Of the dog
st is not yet enough" reiterated man, give
me more J"
81 give thee, then, the ten years of the ape
in vain wilt thou crave morew
Man departed unsatiafed.
Thus man lives seventy years. The first thir.
ty are his human years, and pass swiftly by
He is then healthy and happy-he labors cheer
fully, and reioices in his existence. The eigh-
teen years Of the ass comes next, and burden up.
on burden is heaped upon him; he carries the
corn that is to feed others; blows and kicks are
the wages of his faithful service. The twelve
years of the dog follow, and he loses his teeth
and lies in a corner and growls. When these
are gone, the apes ten years form the conclusion
Then man, weak and silly, becomes the sport Of
children.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

MAYNARD & Noyes, & Davis & Blacks, superior
WI writing ink for sale at VIM. M. FERRY's.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

DEADY Made Clothing, Summer styles, for sale
III at VIM. M. FERRYs.
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A N assortment of books for sale at
IA LEVI SuACKLEToN's
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-14
81 I'D E - -

1
I'D edmond AND DANVILLE RAIL.
| AG, ROAD.-On and after WEDNESDAY the I'd
of july 1851, regular passenger train will run be-
tween Richmond and the Appomattox River connect
ing at the River with Flagg's line of Stages for Brks-
ville Farmville Lynchburg, Danville and Milton
The stages will hereafter stop this point instead OF
coming to Richmond
The stage leaves the Appomattox every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at half past 9oclock, A. M.
and returning, meets the at the point every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at o'clock, P NJ.
Intermediate points, apply to Capt. Thomas E. Sims,
at the Danvie Depot In order to insure seats in the
STAGE is necessary for persons enter their
the office Is minutes before the departure of the
The train will stop for passengers only the follow
ing intermediate points, viz Manchester, Lower Quar-
ries, Upper Quarries, Browns Summit Robio's Coal
Pits Martins, and SnapsvilIe Road:
Leave Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
al. "A. vi.
Returning, leave the River at....... 10 A. M.
Leave Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at. ....:...... .:.......... Ii T. NJ
Returning, leave the River at ............. Pm.
gsg No Sunday train
Children, over and not over IL years of age half
price to any points except the two first named.
Servants travelling by themselves, must be furnished
with two passes so that one be retained at the Of
ce and must be expressly stated the pass that they
are permitted to 60 on the
Persons waiting for the near Swift Creek, can
be accommodated at Mr.. W. A. Martins, and have
their horses we'll taken care Of at reasonable TERMS
Mr. Martin has lately opened tavern, and he will be
glad to furnish horses and bugges for hire between his
house and the Huguenot Springs.
JOHN H. OSBORNE,
Jy q Superintendent of Transportation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-14

Np OBEltr McNAMEF3, MARER OF SUR
GA GlCAL AND DENTAL INSTRUM ENTS,
asks the attention OF Physicians and Dentists 10 his
stock, which will be found to comprise all kinds OF
Dental and Surgical Instruments Trusses Cutlery, &c
He likewise aaxes order aud repairs all descriptions
of Instruments Thankful for the liberal patronage he
has already received he trusts TO be able to merit
tnuance Of ii, by increased business facilities and de-
termination give entire satisfaction to his patrons
MAIN SIREEI. nnnnsite American Hotel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-14

W7IRGTNIA LINE OF NEW YORK AND
RICHMOND PACKETS.-Ihis new Home
Line is composed of the following Vessels, all owned
Schr HANOVER, Captain ANDERSON LAMpKIN
B BI3I{IMU2n J ! = 3 5; TuTGLH.
&c MERCHANTS, GEoRGE W. CoucH.
sc ORIANNA, DANIEL DoDGE.
These vessels of the first class built in the city
of Baltimore, expressly for this trade and have superior
accommodations for passengers.
Ihey are commanded by experienced Captains, well
quallled Tor the trade, and who will spare exeron
to accommodate. They will be lowed up and down
the rver by steam may be relied on to sail promptly
as advertised.
Merchants going north or ordering goods from New
York will lind it to their interest to ship by this line,
line Of Packets and every effort will be made by the
agents in Richmond and New York to give satisfaction
We respectfully ask and hope to succeed in obtaining
tuil share OF patronage.
Goods shipped by this line to New York, will be for
warded free of commission to New Orleans, Mobile,
Charleston, Savannah, or any Southern or Northern
Port.
The vessels will lie in Richmond, at Rockets, in
New York, at Berth No. 2, Coffee House Slip, foot OF
DAVID CURRIE, Richmond,
G; H. & W. PERSON, New York, AGENTS
Sc ~ No. 81. South street.
NOR NEW ORLEANs.-vIRGINI AND
n LOUISIANA LINE OF PACKETS BE-
TWEEN RICHMOND AND NEW ORLEANS.
The following vessels compose this line, are all OF
the fist class, with handsome state room accommoda-
tons, viz:
Barque CYANE,,. ..;;;..... Capt Jesse LoveIand
Barque VIRGINiAN..... Capt. Nathaniel Boush
Barque -, new. $3.50. Capt Hiram Horton
The above vessels are all OF the first class, were
built expressly for the trade between this city and
New Orleans, and commanded by men OF long ex-
perence who will every exertion to give satisfac.
ton. For freight or passage, apply to Captains on
board,to DAVID CURRfE,
HASKINS & LIBBY, or
se5 CHAS. Il, WORKMAN & co