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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
DIAMOND POINTED-sl, so for Pen and Hol.

nIAMOND POINTED.-S15 so for Pen and Hol-
- der. Persons in want of a fine finished Gold
Pen, with smooth point, will find large assort-
ment to select from, at the mandatory, 1T JEFF
ferson Avenue, slate-colored front. Damaged pens
re-pointed, medium so cents, engrossing 70 cents.
Also, watch repairing, such as chronometers du-
pick, anchors patent levers lapine and common
watches, cleaned and repaired by skillfu workmen.
Also, good stock of watches, Jewelry and silver
ware, at reduced prices.
10 Damaged Pens sent by mail enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps will be
promptly attended. Detroit, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

A HINDoo LETTER.-In external appearance
and construction of expressions, q Hindoo letter
is worthy of notice. 1t is written on palm
leaf with an iron stie, four to six inches long,
and sharp pointed at the end. In writing, nei-
Their chair nor table is needed the leaf being
supported in the middle finger of the left hand,
and KEEP: steady with the thumb and fore-fnger.
The right hand does not, as with us, move along
the surface, but after finishing a few words, the
writer fixes the point of the iron in the last let
ter and pushes the leaf from right to left, so that
he may finish his line. This becomes So easy
by long practice, that one often sees Mndoo
writing rs he walks the street. AS this species
of penmanship is but a. Kind of faint engraving,
the strokes of which are indistnct, they make
the character legible by besmearing the leaf with
an ink-like fluid. A etteris generally finished
on single leaf, which is then enveoped in a
second, wherein is written the address. In
communicating the decease Of a relative, the
custom is to SINCE the point oS the leaf upon
which the affecting news is written. When a
superior writes to an inferior, he puts his own
name before that Of the person to whom he
writes, and the reverse when he writes to SUI.
perior.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
FIRE FIRE Z! FIRE!!!
The EItnn Insurance Company Of Utica, N. Y
CAPITAL STOCK, $125,OO0.

VyHE undersigned having been appointed agent
i for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds of
buildings, Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk Of inland navigation
and transportation against loss, or damage by fire.
Also Steam Mills. Lumber Yards, Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department. at low rates. Yes
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office, Water street, Grand Ha-
ven. Michigan WILLIAM NJ. FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

CAWING ON SHARES.-The subscriber will
- saw during the season of 1852, 100000 feet
Of best quality pine logs, for one half. He will
receive the logs in RATS, at any point on Lake Mus
kegon, and deliver the lumber on the dock at his
steam mill. He has also siding machine, in OPP
Grafton, which he will at the same rate, in con-
necton with his saw mill. T96m.1
Muskegon, Sept. /, 1851. GEORGE RUDDIMAN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
A VOICE FROM THE PAST.

Last evening, as we were walking esurely
along Clark street, the music Of the chOirs in
three churches came floating out into the dark
ness around us, and they were all new tunes
and strange tunes, but one. And that one-it
was not sung as we have heard it, but it AVA
kened a train of long buried memories, that rose
to us even as they were, ere the eemetry OF the
soul had a tomb in it.
Il was sweet old Corinth they were singing
strains we have seldom heard, since the rose
color of life was blanched; and we were. in a
moment, back again to the old village church,
and it was summer afternoon, and the yellow
sunbeams were streaming through the west win
dows, and the silver hair of the old Deacon who
sat near the pulpit was turned to gold in it's
light, and the minister, who, we used to think
could never die, SO good YVES he, had concluded
applications and eXhortation," and the village
choir were singing the last hymn, and the tune
was Corinth!
1t is years--we dare not think how many
since then, ands' the PRAYERS of David the son of
Jesse, are ended,p and the choir is scattered and
gone. The girl with blue eyes that sang alto,
and girl with black eyes that sang air; the eyes
of the one were like n clear June Heaven at
night, and those of the other, like that same
heaven at noon. They both became wives, and
both mothers, and they are both dead. Who
shall say they are not both singing Corinth still
where Sabbaths never wane, and congregations
never break up! There they sat Sabbath after
Sabbath, by the square column at the right of
the leader" and to our young eyes, they were
passing beautiful, and to our young ears, their
tones were the very "soul of music" That col
umn bears still, their pencilled names as they
wrote them in those days in life's June, l83--,
ere dreams of change had o'ercome their spirits
like a summers cloud
Alas that with the old singers, most Of the
sweetest old tunes have died upon the air, but
they linger in memory, and they shall yet be
sung again, in the sweet reunion of song that
shall take place, by and by, in a hall whose col
umns are beams of morning light whose ceiling
is pure. pearl, whose floors are all gold, and
where hair never turns slvery, and hearts never
grow DID, There she that sung Alto and she
that sung Air, will be in their places once more,
for what could the choir do without hem9
Chicago Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

THO all whom it may concern. Notice is hereby
l. given that the copartnership heretofore exis-
ting between George Farnsworth, of Pier Mar
quette, Mason County, State Of Michigan, and
Merritt B. Atwater, of the same place. under the
firm and name Of Farnsworth and Atwater, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Dated at Racine, Oct. 30, 1851 lSw3
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
State of Michigan, in Ottawa County Court.
Stephen Batchelder, Plff.

Francis Batchelder, Deft.
NOTICES hereby given, that on the twelfth day
IN of March 1851, a writ of attachment issued
in the Court above named, wherein the parties
above named were plaintiff and defendant that
the sum claimed due from the plaintiff to the de-
PENDANT in said writ is the sum of three thousand
dollars, that said writ made returnable on the
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dred and fifty one, and that as appears from the re-
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be found. Dated at Grand Haven, this 18th day of
May, A. ID. 1851. STEPHEN BATCHELDER, Plf
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A newspaper agent recently visited an Indian
settlement, thinking it very good plnce to get
club subscribers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

EOR SALE.-A good second hand Engine of
IL Is Horse Power, with Cross Head, Slides &C.,
suitable for running two saws Also, one double
Wagon. GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
THE INDEPENDENT.

\ WEEKLY religious newspaper, published by
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er and Joshua Leavitt.
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management of the paper Internationally to the
editors, are personally pledged for its support. In
the results OF this enterprise have not been dis
appointed. The first number was svned in Decem-
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now has circulation exceeding 5000 and is stead
lily increasing. Although sold at % per cent, less
than the nominal price of some other religious pa
pers of the same class. The Independent contains
about one third more matter than most of them.
Though the proprietors have been unknown to-
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utng of their means to provide for thousands a
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

SLEEP.--Therc is no better description given
of the approach of sleep than that in one of
Leigh Hunts papers, in the Indicator.
at is delicious movement, certainly, that of
being well nestled in bed, and feeling that you
shall drop gently to sleep. The good is to come
not past; the limbs have been just tired enough
to render the remaining in one posture delight
full; the labor of the day is done. A gentle fail
ure of the perceptions comes creeping over; the
spirit of consciousness disengages itself more,
and with slow and hnshing degrees, like moth
eTdetaching her hand from that of her sleeping
child; the mind seems to have balmy lid clos
ing over il, like the eye tits more closng--'tis
closed. The mysterious spirit has gone 10 take
its airy rounds.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

"HITE Fish and Trout, in half barrels, just
w received and for sale cheap, by
G. B. ALBEE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

ELOQUENT PHILANTHRoPY.-Judge Niles re-
Gently made most eloquent speech in the Con-
necticut Convention in favor of exemptng the
Homestead, from which we make the following
extract:
81 am not ashamed to own that my under
standing is convinced. | 60 for it because it is
right in itself; right against all appeals to pref
udice and passion, and love of gain right a
gainst the world. The home where the ivy and
the woodbine have been taught to Irvine by ten
der hands and loving hearts-where the children
were born and some of them died-where the
sons and daughters return from their distant
emigrations to- pay their tribute of filial love-
the home where all that is sacred in life, in death
and in religion eentres-that home would pro-
tect not by the unstable laws enacted to-mor-
row and repealed the day after, but by constitu-
tional provisions, immutable as truth and JUS
tice, and enduring as The everlasting hills"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
ARTISTS' UNION OF CINCINNATI.

-
THE ARTISTS Union" is established in the city
Il of Cincinnati, for the promotion of the tastes
for the Fine Arts, and the encouragement of the
great body of artists residing in the western States
The plan of the institution unites great public good
with private qualification, at mere nominal ex-
pense.
The annual subscription of membership is five
dollars which entities members to all its privileges
The money obtained from subscriptions, latter pay
ing necessary expenses) Is appropriated to the pro-
duction of two fine engravings, OF which every sub
scriber receives copy of each for every five dol
lars paid-to the publication OF monthly journal
devoted to literature and art-and to the purchase
of American Works of Art, which will be publicly
distributed by lot among all the members, on the
first of September ofeach year The Paintings dis
tributed will be richly framed at the expense OF the
Institution. lt. ,.
Subscribers for 1851 receive a copy of Mounts
celebrated picture of Catching Rabbits," and a
beautiful print of Washington, after Stuarts eel
ebrated Portrait, which is admitted to be the best
now in existence.
There have been about ninety paintings already
purchased for distribution, nearly every artist of
merit in the West being represented in the collec-
ton, among whom may be mentioned, Mrs. Lilly
NJ Spencer, 2. w. Whttridge, w. l.. SOnntag X. s.
Duncanson, G. N. 4 j. p. Frankenstcin, Charles
Scule, j. o. Eaton, Emile Bott, V. M. Griswold, VIM.
II. Beard, J. Cox, b. M. McConkey, g. w. White,
Chas. Rogers, j. X. johnson, and others.
Among the paintings to be distributed are the fol-
lowing: Domestic Happiness, by Mrs. l.. M. Spen-
Ger, considered her best work The Season, by w.
L, Sonntag The Old Mill, by the same; Crawford's
Battle Ground, by VM. Griswold; River Raisin Bat
tie Ground, by r. s. Duncanson; two marine views
by Jas. Hamilton; several sketches by Thos. Birch;
three of Whittridges best Landscapes; three of
G. N. Frankeiistein's Kentucky Views; four land
scapes by Duncanson; two by V. M. Griswold !;
five by w. L. Sonntag three of Francis celebrated
Still Life pictures; fancy head, Genevieve, by j.
o. Eaton and Viola, by Chas. Soue. Besides these
there are about sixty other paintings, mostly by
western artists; in addition to which Others will
be added as fast as subscriptions are received.
Additional information in regard to the plan and
objects of the above institution, will be furnished
by Honorary Secretaries, who are appointed in all
the principal places in the Union.
In places where there are no Hon. Secretaries,
subscriptions can be forwarded to THos FARRIs &
Co., acting managers of the Artists Union of Gin
cinnati. subscriptions received by HENRY PEN
MOVER, Hon. Secretary for Grand Haven and vi
cinity.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-10
IMPORTANT FROM THE PLAINS

The Fort Smith (Ark.) Herald of the 2lst of March
publishes the following important intelligence of move
ments among the Indians the Plains. The infor-
nation, being derived from an officer of the u S.,
Army is probably authentic. Its value, however
would be enhanced if dates were given, 60 that we
same region:
We learn from Lieut.. Myers. 5th infantry, Just in
from Fort Arbucke. that the traders from The Prairies
ofng the report OF the death of Wild Cat and two OF
his companions, Chckasaws. 1t is reported that they
were killed by the Camanches.
The Wichetaws Kechies and Osages have banded
together Tor the purpose OF extermnating the Tonka-
all of the other tribes
Lieut.. M informs us that Bill Conner, Delaware
trader brings the news in that there congregated
pretty high up on Red river about twenty thousand Ca
manches. They informed him, Conner that it was
Their intention to exterminate the Pawnee Mohaws;
but Conner thinks it is their intention to make de-
doubt and it would be well for our neighbours of Tex
as to be on the look out"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-10
FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE,

BCsToN, April S-3 p. M.
In the Supreme Court to-day Mr.. Rantoul made
another application for writ of habeas corpus in the
case OF Sims Chief Justice Shaw stated that he would
give his decision this afternoon. The argument be-
fore the Commissioner is being closed the part Of
the defence by Mr.. Loring Mr.. Thomas will close
for the prosecution, and then the Commissioner will
give his decision. The aboltonists have determined
10 institute prosecution against Sims for striking the
officer who arrested him, and will endeavor on that
ground to hold him for trial
Randolph, the negro who assaulted Mr.. De Lyon
has been held to bail in $500 to answer the charge.
A large meeting in opposition to the Fugitive Slave
Law was held this morning in the fremont Temple
at 10 o'clock, large number of ladies being present
All grades oil Free Sellers were in attendance,
from Samuel Hoar down TO Lloyd Garrison. The
large majority of those present opposed to any
violent opposition ofhe law. Hon. Mr.. Pafrey tenn
porary occupied the chair and after prayer by the
Rev. VIM. Dexter, committee was appointed to select
officers, who reported Tor President Hon. Horace Manu.
with number of Vice Presidents, among whom were
Senators Bigelow, Graves and Robinson, the Rev: Mr.
Stetson, Samuel Hoar, Theodore Sedgewck and 9TH
ers. Abby Folsom attempted to speak, but was put
down Mr.. Mann then addressed the assembage in
opposition to the law and in terms of severe denun-
citation of Mr.. Webser's course.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-10
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY WELLINGTON comm.
NHOsT VALUARLE REAT. ESr.rC

MOsT VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
lYM MAIN STREET, NEAR THE OLD MAR
KET, AT AUCTION.-Will be sold on THURS
DAY the 18th inst, at 4f o'clock, three BRICK
t E E M E N L S on the south side OF Main street
between 18th and 18th streets, occupied by Mr. S. b.
Cooke and others. This property fronts ID f. and runs
back about one hundred and ninetyfour feet and s
yielding annual rent of S74O leaving portion I'M
occupied, which would with small outlay bring $3.50
more. Iii of the deepest lots 10 the city, and is in
most valuable location being in an almost direct line
between the Central Railroad Depot and the Richmond
Dock, the connection between which and the Basin is
rapidly advancng-all ofwhich together with its near
ness to the Danvlle Railroad Depot, make it an adj.
mrable investment.
TERMs-One-third cash balance at one and two
years interest added, payable halt yearly secured by
trust deed
ap 10-dtds w, GODDIN Auctjr ~
NHOST VALUABLE TENEMENT ON
W MAIN STREET, NEAR THE OLD MAR.
KET, FOR SALE.-Will be sold on THURSDAY
the oath day of April, 1851 upon the premises com.
mepcing at Al O'Clock, P. M, that valuable granite
front Tenement the South side of Main ST., near the
Old Market now and for many year past in the occu.
pancy of Messrs. White and Page This is an old and
established stand for business and is Justly regarded as
among the most valuable tenements in that pephbor-
hood
TERMs-One-fourth cash, balance at 10, 10 and "a
months tor negotiable notes, interest added secured BY
a trust deed. W. GODDIN Auct
ap 10
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-10

"Ion" says the President of the United States has
given orders to hold in readiness military force for
the support OF the United States authorities against any
lawess acts obsructng the execution ofthe law in Bos-
tod. He says farther:
The owner of Sims, the fugitive slave is a very
wealthy man, and the brother-in-law of Commodore
Stockton Ifit comes to contest between nurse, os
i'll the Long case, Mr. Potter will not back Out. even
should the citizens Of Boston take upon themselves the
expense OF the legal proceedings the part of the
claimant, as was done by the New ok Committee
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-10
LATEST NEWS
BY LAST EVENINGS MAILS.

The Boston Journal, speaking of the change of
public sentiment in Boston, says: "There are
thousands in the community who were dissatis-
fled with the speech and position of Mr.. Webster
in March last, who now recognise TO the fullest
extent the wisdom of his course. The film of
prejudice and passion has been removed, and they
now recur with shudder to the dangers from which
the country has been already delivered"