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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23
A GENTLE WORD.
Speak gently to the little child,
Ifo love he SURG IN rain.
Teach il in accents soft and mild.

Icucu IL III dCCcntS sOIt anu iniu'
Well would it be, if all who have the care Of
children could remember to speak "gently to
the little child" My precious mother died when
was six years of age, and though long and
weary years have gone by. and ! have seen
changes sad and many, yet a little incident of
my childhood, some two years previous to
her death, will nerer be erased from memory's
page. had, one Sabbath morning, been taken
to church by an elderly lady, who resided with
us, my mother being to i'll to 60 out. Iremem-
Der that it was the season Of Christmas, and
the little church of l. was gaily decorated
with wreaths of evergreen. Directly began
playing with the spruce and myrtle which hung
near our pew, and despite the angry looks and
whispered reprimand of my friend, kept on
plucking the leaves, and throwing them all
about, until at last, madcap as was, put some
of the dried pieces in the foot-stove, to make a
smoke! Service being ended, my attendant
t,citched me along through the aisle, and obser-
we'd, when we reached the door, "Now, you
wicked child, | shall take you to mamma, and
she must whip YOU" made no reply, for con-
science told me that deserved it well.
We reached home, and was taken to my
mothers chamber, and the whole scene is as
vividy before my mind as though it passed but
yesterday My mother was seated in her easy
chair, supported by pillows, "while fatal beau
ty mantled on her cheek" The sweet smile,
with which she greeted my entrance, faded from
her lips as she heard the recital of my misdeeds.
After moments pause, she begged to be left
alone with me, when drawing me to her bosom,
she laid her soft hand upon my head, and the
tones of her loving voice, oh! how did they
sink into my soul, as she said, "You have griev-
ed your poor sick mamma" l felt her tears
upon my cheek; there was no need to say more
clung to her arms and sobbed as though my
heart would break. Her gentle words had done
what punishment, in my case, could not have ef-
fected. This little incident, so triAing in itself
| why has it so impressed my mind! Why do |,
to this day, so feel the hallowed influence Of
! those loving tones?
! | have been q wanderer "o'er the worlds wide
waste" yet early home, and the lessons learned
still linger at my heart-perhaps influence my
daily life. All, all is changed strangers now
inhabit the spot SO dear to my memory:
"Childrcn not thine have trod my nursery floor
To what strange, mysterious influence is il
owing, that amid the "world's wide strife" O
gentle word, an affectionate look, has never
been forgotten.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

THE DOOM OF OUR wORLD-What this change
is to be, we dare not even conjecture, but we see
in the heavens themselves, some traces of de-
structive elements, and some Indications of their
power The fragment of broken planets-the
descent OF meteoric stones upon our globe-the
wheeling comets, welding their loose materials
at tho solar furnace-the volcano eruptions in
and the disappearance Of others-are all fore.
this system of the world Is doomed. Thus pla. M
ced on planet which is to be burnt up, and un-
der heavens which are to pass away; thus tread
ing, as it were, on the cemeteries and dwellings
upon the mausoleums of former worlds--let us
learn the lesson of humiliation and wisdom, if
we have not already been in the school of reve-
lation. Review.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

A young man at Niagara, having been cross
ed in love, walked out to the precipice, took off
his clothes, gave one lingering look at the gulf
beneath him, and-then went home. His body
was found the next morning in bed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

MARSHAL TUKEY OF BosToN.-Dickens says
that our country abounds in remarkable men.
This intended slur expressed nothing more than
the truth, and Of all the men we have ever met,
we consider Marshal Tukey one Of the most re-
markable.
A few years ago he was the keeper Of ba-
kerry in Salem, then at Charlestown, and finally
in Boston; but becoming tired of city life, he
resolved to move out to Cambridge, and open
an oyster saloon. Going out to that city one
day for the purpose of hiring a suitable room,
strayed about the college grounds, and finally,
out of curiosity, he entered the library of Dane
college. He gazed upon the busts Of all the
most eminent lawyers and Jurists Of the coun-
try; he saw numbers of students poring over
books, while others were discussing knotty law
points, and new idea entered his head. His
ambition was set on fire, and he resolved on the
spot, instead of opening saloon, to spend all
he was worth in an attempt to fit himself for
the practice of law. He requested student to
show him the private study of the law instruc-
tors. This was done, and he was introduced to
Professor Greenleaf, to whom he explained his
situation and desires, at the same time asking
his advice.
Mr.. Greenleaf urged him at once to enter the
law school. In three years he graduated from
the law department Of Harvard University with
high honors. After short and successful prac-
tice of the law in Boston, he received the ap-
pointment of City Marshal, with salary Of
two thousand dollars, we believe. He is pro-
nounced the ablest chief of police they have ev-
er had in that city, and is unquestionably one OF
their most useful city officers. We should not
be surprised, at any time, to hear of his appoint
ment to much higher office. Gar. Trans.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

BY different nations, every day of the week is
set apart for public worship-Sunday, by the
Christians, Monday by the Greeks, Tuesday by
the Persians, Wednesday by the Assyrians,
Thursday by the Egyptians, Friday by the
Turks, and Saturday by the Jews.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

EpUcATIoN.-An education is young mans
capital: for woii-inIormed intelligent mind, has
the best assurance Of future competency and
happiness. A fathers best gift to a child, then,
is good education. If you leave the wealthy,
you may assure their ruin; and at best, you
only leave that which at any moment may be
lost. If you leave them with a cultivated heart,
affections trained to objects of love and excel
lence, a mind vigorous and enlarged, finding hap
piness pure and elevated in the pursuit of knowl-
edge, you effect an insurance on their after hap
piness and usefulness. Unless you bring up
the young mind in this way, you cannot, with
any justice claim for it's possessor independence.
Your childen must be virtuous or they will not
desire it. They must be intelligent to have in
telligent associates, as they must have habits of
industry and sobriety to make the company of
the industrious and sober agreeable. 1t is in
your power to bestow this virtue, this excel
lence, and these golden habits. Present them a
good model in your own life, and give them ev-
cry opportunity to cultivate the heart and the
understanding. Spare not expenses on your
school, and put into your chidren's hands every
thing that may encourage or assist them in their
mental or moral improvement.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE-The suhscri-
IL Der Intending to leave Grand Haven, offers
at bargain his house and lot, fronting the river
on the high ground South of Eatons Hotel, and
commanding fine view of the river and lake
Michigan. The property including the Ball Alley
adjoining, IS well calculated for public house, or
boarding establishments and with little expense can
be made to accommodate as many travellers or
boarders as any in the place-a clear title given
For terms which will be very low, apply to the
subscriber, or Mt this office.
Grand Haven. [1tf. W. w KANousr
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

A young dandy in Broadway lately accosted
n bellman as follows: "You take all sorts of
trash in your cart, don't you 2" Yes, jump in"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

An editor at dinner table, being asked if he
would take some pudding, replied, "Owing to a
crowd of other matter, shall have to put that
among the deferred articles"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

JALMES PATTERSON, Painter and Glazier.
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting done at
Grand Haven. All orders will be promptly atten-
ded to, by leaving word at this office. Shop at
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

WILLIAM 0RIEL, Boot and Shoemaker
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promtly attended to. Washington street, Grand
Haven Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

REvENGE-A momentary triumph, Of which
the satisfaction dies at once, and is succeeded by
remorse; whereas forgiveness, which is the no.
blest of all revenges, a perpetual pleasure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

Don't live in hope with your arms folded
Fortune smiles on those who roll up their
sleeves, and put their shoulders to the wheel
that propels them on to wealth and happiness.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

Man dies but not one of his actions ever dies.
Each is perpetuated and prolonged forever by
interminable results, affecting some beings in
every age to ceme.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

WILLIAM ". ANGEL, Register of Deeds. and
Notary Public for Ottawa County Office over
III. Grffns store, Washington street, opposite the
Washington House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

/ EM0N SUGAR.-A superior article making a
II delicious beverage, these hot days-manufac-
tured and for sale at the Mill Point Cash Store, by
JMj i. NJ S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

HOYT G. POST, Clerk of ottawa County. Of
flee over II. Griffin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

HENRY PENNOYER, Treasurer of Ottawa
County. Office at the Ottawa House, corner of
Washington and Water streets.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

WILLIAM TELL, HOTEL. BY HARRY EA-
TON. Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
we'll furnished, and the table abundantly sup
piled with the luXures and substantals of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

WASHINGTON HOUSE. BY EDGERLY & Os-
GOOD. The proprietors have the past Spring
newly fitted and partly re-furnshed this House
and feel confident visitors will find the House
to compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

ASA A. SCOTT, Sheriff of Ottawa County,
Office over II. Grifins store, opposite the Wash.
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

GROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County. Residence at Charleston
Landing, Allendale, Ottawa County, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

CHARLES W. HA TIA WA Y, Blacksmith. All
kinds of work in my line done with neatness and
dispatch at my shop. Mill Point Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

JOHN It. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door west of III. Grif-
fms Store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-07-23

A. H. VREDENB URG, Boot and Shoemaker.
Shop over Wm. M. Ferry's store, Water street.
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Redeem time for study, the busiest man can
spare some moments.
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Constancy--the foundation Of all virtue.
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LEVI SHA OK LETON, Wholesale and Retail
dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Liquors.
First door above H. Pennoyers. Washington
Street Grand Haven, Michigan.
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L. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
res and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books,
Stationery, &C.. &c. AT the Post Office, corner
of Park and Barber streets Mill Point Mich.
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81 tell you Susan, that will commit suicide
if you won't have me-"
"Well, John, as soon as you have given me
that proof of your affection, Twill believe that
you love me-"
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GILBERT S co, Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants and dealers in Produce,
Lumber. Shingles, Slaves &C., &c. Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan.
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IT. ID. C. TUTTLE, N. d. Office, adjoining
VIM. NJ Ferrys Store, Water street, Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan.
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BALL &. MARTIN, Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants. Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

On motion of Mr.. POTTER, the House went into Com-
mttee Of the Whole the state Of the Unon (Mr Burr
Of South Carons in the chair and resumed the consder
alton Of the bill to reduce and modify the rates Of postage
the United States. .>
The question pending before the committee was AZ ous
Mr.. BRows,of Indians had moved substitute for N,
whole bill, and Mr.. PnELrs had moved substitute for IN.
Of Mr.. b.
And the question being taken on the substitute of Mr.
PHELrs, it was rejected.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18

the Committee on Finance and especially will this whole
subject demand their attention. if the decision which the
Senator REFERRED which has been rendered in the Boston
cult should be affirmed by the Supreme Court. II tha,
should be the case, will fear be impossible to get along
without change Of the existing law that subject. II
is not for say what will be the decision Of that Court
what think Of the existing laws The decision to which
the Senator refers circular issued by the late See
retay Of the Treasury Mr.. Walker The instructions in
that circular were believe necessary to the fair and prompt
execution Of the system Of duties which have Should
the Supreme Court affirm that decision and decide that the
circular Of Mr. Secretary Walker issued with mistaken
view of the aw then believe that it will be necessary
make early and prompt change of the law.
The bill then ordered to second reading and, being
read second time by unanimous CONSENT referred to
the Committee Finance
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration Of the resou-
tions lying upon the table.
The following resolutions, submitted by Mr. JosEs en- the
l4,h instant, considered aud agreed to :
Resolved That the Committee the Public Lands be in
existing laws to authorize the President Of the United
States to expose sale all lands which reserved for the
use OF military posts the Indian agencies.
hesotued, That the Committee Military Affairs be in
rueed to inquire into the expedency of constructing mill
y road from Fort Clark the Lgara Fork Of the Des
ones to Dubuque the Mississippi river and that the
Secretary OF War be directed to lay before the Senate
this subject. .
The following resolution, submitted yesterday by Mr..
DENTON, was considered and agreed to: ...
Resolved That the President be requested TO
to the Senate so far as may be compatible with the public
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-18

weighers and gaugers ..."
There s, moreover mode provided for securing any
uniformity OF acion among appraisers at the different ports.
There room for every species both Of individual inequality
and OF local favotism in the which they pursue
The constitutional guaranty that preference shall be given
TO the ports OF State those of another virtually
aorogaed Cargoes of the goods, shipped the
place. at the me and by the houses are entered
At Boston and Philadelphia, New Orleans and New York.
al wldey different Valuations and thus subjected
widely derent rates duty and every where goods every
sort are notoousy admitted at appaise ments far below
their real value The Treasury is thus deprived of no small
share oil s revenue and the greatest encouragement
is held out 10 the unsctupulous and dishonest importer
Is weknown iact that under these and other influences
which will not dwell upon -fourth if not four fhs
of importing business has been thrown into the hands
foreigners and heir agents. and the American merchant is
almost shut out from what would have seemed to be bis egt
mate and rghtfu sphere Of employment.
But Mr.. President there other and most injurious in
fuences upon trade and navigation, well az upon our
revenue, resulting from the provisions Of existing laws in
regard valuation and appaisemen, those provisions
have been recently construed by the legal tribunals of the
land Under late decision of the Circuit Court in nv own
Commonwealth imported goods to be appraised their
value at the time of their purchase instead Of time of
their expectation and merchandise brought here from places
other than those its growth production to be appraised
its value the time and the place of its purchase.
East India goods for example, brought here from England
are to be appraised at their value at the date of their
purchase n Calcutta or Canton Now, in all places within
the limits OF the East India companys charter goods shipped
to other places than England charged with export duty
buyers this country avoid this duty by shipping them
England first, and by shipping them in English vessels
And by the construction to which have referred, the duties
are to be assessed what the goods cost in Inds without
including the cost Of transportation any Of the intervening
charges Well sir it is fact that nearly quite onehalf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-10-10
Warrtntuh g&malE 9uatitutE:

THIS SEMINARY has been in successful OPP
i Grafton about ten years. The Academic year
is divided into two sessions of2l weeks each:-the
Summer session commences on the first Monday
III July, and closes on the last friday in November.
Pupils will be received at any period ofthe session,
end charged only from time Of entrance to aCith-
drGlOGL Ample provision has been made for the
accommodation of more than 100 pupils. The
Natural Sciences are illustrated and enforced by
weekly lectures and appropriate experiments. Pu-
pills can remain with the Principals during vacation
The Faculty of this Institution consists of Eight
experienced Teachers.
TERMS, PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Board and English tuition, including
Stationary and Fuel for School room, 1903 SO
Piano music and use of instrument, % 90
Music on Guitar and use of do. 20 90
Wax Flowers and Fruit, each, 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each, 10 OC
Landscape Drawing and Painting, 10 0C
Painting in oil and water colors, each, 10 0C
Vocal music, and various kinds of
Needlework, each, gratis.
GRAVES & WILCOX.
Warrenton, April FL, 1851. "a 8m
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DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

Application for Charters for Subordinate u
Mons in the State of North Carolina, shall be
made to the Grand Union of North Carolina,
and forwarded to the G. S. Scribe. The char
ter fee is five dollars, including the proper
books.
Applications to open new Unions must be
signed by at least eleven persons, who must
be ladies of good reputation and standing in the
community.
The standing and character Of the applicants
for a Charter, must be certified by some officer
Of the Sons of Temperance, or a Clergyman or
Justice of the Peace living in the vicinity, and
accompany the application.
FORM OF APPLICATION FOB A
Union Of the Daughters of Temperance
(Date)
The undersigned, Ladies of -, believ-
ing the Order of the Daughters of Temperance
to be we'll calculated to extend theblessings o
total abstinence, and promote the general wei
fare OF mankind, respectfully petition the Grand
Union of the State of North CarolIEa, to gran
them a Charter to open a new Union to be call
ed the - Union, Ne. -. Daughters o
Temperance, of the State of North Carolina, tt
be located in -, and under your Jurisdiction
We pledge ourselves, individually and colIec
lively, to be governed by the rules and usage
Of said Grand Union, and also by those of tn
National Union.
Enclosed is the Cnartee fee, SIS.
1t must also be stated whether the applicant
are members of the Order or motif they are
of what Union. To be directed to Mrs. LUG
M. PETERSILIA, Grand Sister Scribe, Ra
eigh, N. c., free Of postage.
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A slAO5EItDNo
.antta ut GEmperantt,

1E1lhD AN JAIL SESSlON!
The Third Annual Session of the Grand
Section of the Cadets of Temperance, of the
State of North Carolina, will be held in the
Town of Greensborough, Guilford County, on
the Third Tuesday (the 2lst) ofOctober nert,
at l0o'clock A. NJ.
1t is hoped that every subordinate Section IN
der this jurisdiction will be represented, as bu-
siness of importance will be transacted.
o. The representatives of no Section will
be allowed seats in the Gran6 Section unless
the Returns of their Sections, with percentage,
be made out and forwarded to the g. W.P,
or G.. S. before the meeting of the Grand Sec
ton. F. NJ. PAUL, p. w. p.
Sept. 10th, 1851. 3-tmGS
PS. The following Sections have not for
warded their Returns for the past quarter, viz:
Nos. 2, 5, Z, 10, IL, IL, 20, 81, q, "a, g, 30
"a, 81. AZ, 48, 81, IS, So.
Will the proper officers ofthe above Sections
see that all back Returns of their Sections are
made out and forwarded, with the returns Of the
present quarter as soon as due.
F. NJ. PAUL, G. w. p.
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Yours 10 command,
ABEL HUCKS.

An Irish gentleman, residing in Canada,
when he saw his sons drinking champagne,
would exclaim-" All, my boys, there goes
IN acre Of land"