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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06

t1y' We have been informed that the Post
Master General has at last let contract for car
rying the mail from Grand Haven to Milwaukee,
and that Capt. E. WARD, is the contractor
Service to commence from and after to-day-to
be carried each way three times per week if
this service is performed with first class boat
like the Arctic, we are confident the contractor
will reap harvest. There can be no more
hauling off boats from this route, to run to the
Railroad on the West shore, and thereby dis
appoint crowds of passengers-obiging them
to take sail vessels, as they have heretofore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06

OREGoN.-We have Oregon dates to June 6.
The Statesman comes filled with the returns Of
the general election of the I'd ult., for delegate
to Congress, &c. From the indications, it was
apparent that the gallant General and uncompro-
missing Democrat, Joseph Lane, has been elect
ed to represent the Territory at Washington by
an overwhelming majority. The mismanage-
ment of the Post Office is a fruitful source of
annoyance at Oregon city. Differences have a.
risen between American settlers and the Hud-
son Bay Company, which has endeavored to pre-
vent their settlement on lands granted by Con-
gress under the provisions of the " Oregon Land
Bill" The Statesman is a large and fair look.
ing sheet, well conducted, and with a profitable
advertising patronage Its appearance is very
creditabe to the "craft" in the new Territory.
Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06

A SINGULAR ELECTRICAL PHEN0MENoN.--I'he
New Bedford Mercury gives an account OF a SIN
gular phenomenon, which occurred in that city
on the 9Th ut.
"a gentleman was sitting in his library read
inc. when his wife came in and seated hcrselfin
rocking chair at the other end of the table
Finding the solar lamp little too far from her,
she drew the chair over the carpet toward the
table, partially raising herself in the chair, but
not getting entirely out of it. The instant the
chair moved an explosion took place exceeding
" sharp, and loud as Chinese cracker lie
was somewhat alarmed by it, and the alarm was
increased by an exclamation from his wife that
she was hurt in the hand. The first tho't was
that some one had thrown cracker into the
window; but the window was closed. Upon Ia
king his eyes from the book, a luminous body
about the size and nearly the shape of the flame
of candle, was seen floating in the air and NOV
ing towards the opposite side Of the room. 1t
had nearly reached the partition when first seen
ind when it reached the wall it appeared to sink
down behind the sofa, where it Disappeared
The color of the body was blush white. 1t
was seen with great distinctness, so that its
shape and color were accurately determined
The room was filled with a pungent odor, which
conveyed the impression that both wooden cloth
and sulphur were burning. 1t was much the
strongest at the spot behind the sofa where the
meteor expired. Upon removing the sofa, two
or three minutes after the explosion, the smell
was so strong as to be highly offensive. 1t was
as powerful as that which accompanies the ig-
milton OF match. 1t was thought that the car
pet was on fire. The hand of Mrs. c. was found
to be burned near the knuckle of the fore-fnger.
The spot was about as large dime, and for
while was exceedingly painful. 1t was much
discolored and somewhat swollen. 1t remains
dark purple and is painful to the touch"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06


~ Arson Lyman who was convicted OF lar
ceny by Justice MILLER, of Grand Rapids, on
the goth of July last, and made his escape from
the officer while on the way to Jail with good
and heavy irons upon him, was arrested here last
week by H. G. WINsoR Esq, who rightly con-
stituted himself an officer and "ro,oed," not
svore, (Zenas never swears,) that the law, and
its sentence should be duly executed upon the
consumate and incorrigible thief of male and fe-
male under clothing. 1t proved upon his second
arrest, that he had not more than got himself
clear from his irons, with the aid of friend,
(who, we understand, is already known, and we
believe would do well to run away before Ly-
man commenced his business with stealing shirts
and, 1--WE were about to write that other word
but modesty forbids) boots and shoes, watches,
knives, and anything that he could lift. He had
proneness to steal, and we think when all the
facts are brought out, that Judge HARRIS will
not hesitate to send him up for five or seven
and day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06

PLANK RoADs.-The following sensible re-
marks in relation to the general utility of Plank
roads, we copy from an article published in an
Ohio paper some time since. There is no doubt
but the attention Of people in this section has
been diverted from the subject by Railroad pro-
iects which were considered of more Importance
and which we hope to see carried out, yet we
would turn attention at this time more paricu-
larry to the subject of Plank roads because we
know they can be built
Plank roads are emphatically the peoples
roads because, affording as they do to every per-
son the best facilities for the travel and trans
portation, they cannot be converted into monop-
oies for the injury of one portion of commu-
nifty by another. Here is the article spoken
of, and we doubt not it will meet the views of
our readers: Port Huron Commercial.
"Every improvement which facilitates loco
motion, is popular. 1t accords with the charac-
ter and spirit of the age.
Railroads are of great Importance. But like
many of the good things of this world, they are
expensive. They require large amount OF
capital for their construction, and are beyond
the reach of limited localities.
But we have very excellent substitute in
Plank roads, a comparatively modern improve
ment, whose virtues the good people OF YAM
| keedom have been quite slow to discover. Our
Canadian neighbors have been quite in advance
of us. In both provinces Plank roads have
been in use for a number of years. and they
| work to charm. Their excellence cannot be
appreciated by those who have not tried them.
| They are cheap and durable and being availa-
| BILE to every one are not liable to the objections
which many honest men urge against "Railroad
monopolies" In wooden country, no other
description of made road should be thought Of
Ordinarily turnpkes, nine times ont of ten, are
mpositions. They are seldom known to be
| turnpikes except by their gates, and their chief
excellence consists in the facility with which
they extract sixpences and shillings from the
pockets of those who use them. McAdamized
roads are good but expensive. Besides, in
some parts of the country, the scarcity Of ma.
terial renders their construction impossible
and when built, they can only be maintained al
heavy expense.
| But Plank roads may be built cheap, and
maintained at a very triding cost Experience
has shown, that, by being properly constructed
originally and properly attended to, they will
| last for ten or twelve years
Good avenues to markets are essential to in.
dividuals and general prosperity. We must
have Plank roads in every direction. They car
be built. They are the best auXiaries to gooo
farms. Every new facility to reach market
at all seasons and in all weather. puts money
in the pockets of those who produce markets.
BILE commodities. With the best harbor on the
lakes, easy Of access, Plank road in any dlrec
ton, will always pay good dividend"
The last paragraph though written for anoth
er locality, applies with equal force to this place
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06


tive power there is now on the Central road.
This Northern road will run through the best
wheat section of the Statc-travelers going
through the State will form a more favorable
opinion of the State at large, than they have
by going through on the comparatively sterile
track of the Central road-and when this track
shall be completed, traveller from Boston or
New York to Wisconsin, Minnesota and the
Northern part of Iowa, can reach his point of
destination at least one day earlier than by any
other route. If the Michigan Central Company
had looked truly to their own interests two
years since, and made branch road from Battle
Creek to this point, Grand Haven,) and then
with one or two fast steamers, like the Arctic,
or Ocean, they would have secured to them
selves all the travel from Wisconsin, Northern
Iowa and Minnesota, for some time to come.
The Northern Railroad through this State is
bound to be built, and its Eastern terminus
must be Port Huron. Let every man and press
in favor of this Northerner, speak out upon thi.
subject; if the Central men are bound to de-
sert the State, after fleeing it the best they
know how, let them look in a different direction
for Legislative aid and favor 1t cannot be de-
MED that Northern votes h'ye carried every
measure asked for, by that Company.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-06

~ We have received verbal message from
JOHNSON BRoADHEAD Esq, Ex-Consul, of Mex
leo and Chapultepec, that we are expect
ed to lead off with our choice for President and
Vice President, ard our choice would probably
be the choice of the Democratic party of this
State. We are rather pleased to see this mod
est and retiring spirit manifested on the part of
the present editors of the Free Press for it was
once said that this paper had set itself up as die
tator, and all that would not follow its lead must
be read neck and heels out of the party. We
shall wait for the decision of National Demo-
cratic Convention before we hoist any mans
name at the head of our paper as candidate for
President. We think the Free Press will do
well to follow in our large footsteps in this re-
spect. For several years we have been in ia
vor of Michigan man for President and are of
the opinion still, that our State ought to furnish
the next President. Let the Democracy of other
States make the nomination, if the choice of the
National Convention should select candidate
from this State he would get larger majority
than was ever given by the State to any man
before. Further this deponent, Oh, hush!
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
TOnte Old and Young! Ho, ye Red Heads & Grey!!
Phenomenon in ChemistrylU
East India Hair Dive.

This die may be applied to the hair over nj gII
the first night turning the lightest red or grey al
10 dark brown, and by repeating a second night
TO bright Jet black Any person may therefore
with the least possible trouble keep his hair any
dark shade or perfect black; with positive assn
rance that the dye if applied to the skin viii not
color it. By an occasional application, person
turning grey will never be known TO have grey
hair. Directions complete with the article. There
is no colorng in this statement, as one can easily
test These facts are warranted by the gentle
man who manufacturers IT, who is the celebrated
Chemist, DR.. Comstock, author of Comstock's
Chemistry, Philosophy and other works & school
books, we'll known and widely celebrated by the
public. Gg-For sale only by Comstock & Broth
er No. ohm st, Ny, and in Columbus by
feb27'j11j1y. JAS. BLAIR.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
DIR. ChriStie's GaIyaniC CuratiVes.

GALVANIC BELTS GALvANIC NECKLACE :
BRACELETS; " FLUID;
RINGS; BANDS
GALVANIC PLASTERS.
TNHESE articles are of recent discovery. but
4 during their use as medicinal agents in the
cure OF nervous diseases, Dyspepsia, Female
complaints, Paralysis and Palsy, Rheumatism,
Diseases of the Heart, spinal complaints Nae
ralgia and Tic Doloreaux, Fits and commissions
&c, they have gained worldwide fame and no.
toriety. The effects of Gaivonism, by the use OF
these articles, lends its heathful and invigoratino
influence to the afflicted, and is weekly among
you, performing some of the most wonderful
cures ever effected since the discovery of Gal
vanism. Physicians and men of the highest re.
spectability daily lending their assistance
and extohng the virtues of these meritorious Ell.
ratives. For sale at the sign of the
| Nov 2S-tf NEGRO & MORTAR.D 3
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
RemarkabIe Cures!


Weakness of the Breast or Side, First stages of
Consumption, &c.
Remarkable Cures!
OF all the cures that have yet been received there
are certainly none equal to the first mem
toned, which plainly shows the durability of
consumption, even in some of its worst forms
jefferson County, a., Feb. 81. 1919.
Mssrs SANDroRD & PARK
Gents: This is to certify. that my wife,
Nancy Dohoney, has been in declining state of
health for the last two years. Her disease BAT
fed the skill of the best medical aid / could pro
cure-her physicians pronounced her disease
Consumption in the last stage and said that hel
recovery was past all human hopes. As last
resort, with very little hope, procured Wistar's
Balsanl of Wild Cherry. After using few bot
ties, found to my agreeable surprise, that her
health was improving rapidly. She is now 50
far restored. to be able 10 attend TO her regular
household duties, without suffering any inconve-
nience. Her rapid Improvement and present
health warrant me in the belief that she viii soon
be entirely restored.
RHODES DOHONEY.
State Of Indiana,
James ". Humphreys, Justice ofthe Peace
IN and for said county and State, do certify that
the above named Rhodes Dohoney subscribed
and made oath to the foregoing certificate, be-
! fore me- this 9th day of February, 1919
JAMES II. HUMpHREYs, J. P.
To the Paddle, Jacob Green, of the county
of Jennings and State of Indiana, do hereby GER
tify that in the early part of last season, / was
taken with a violent cough attended with a
/ pain in the breast and sometimes fever, and that
Iemployed skilIfuI physician for some time
/ no said that he could give me no relief
then commenced using Wistaris Balsam of Wild
/ Cherry, and felt almost immediate reliel-and al-
ter taking three bottles, / find mysylfin as good
health as have enjoyed for number Of years
a. IL
tributed to the use ofthe medicine above named.
march 1st. 1919. JACOB GREEN.
State of Indiana, Jennings county.
/ /, David I. Skinner, Justice of the Peace in
and for said county and State do certify that the
above named Jacob Green subscribed and made
oath to the foregoing certificate, before me- this
first day ofMarch 1859.
We would advise those of our readers who are
Tailoring under an affection of the lungs to make
Immediate trial of this truly excellent medicine
The most intelligent and respectable families o
our city have adopted it a favorite medicine
and persons predispOsed to consumption who
have usedit, speak in the highest terms of its eff
fcacy
II IL Beware of counterfeits and limitations
i Syrups and all other preparations ofWild Cherry
Remember,they only initiate IN name withou
possessing the virtues Buy none but the genu
Dir. WIsTAR' 5 BALsAM OF WILD CHERpY
Signed Sanford & Park on the wrapper a
!; round each bottle
Sold Wholesale and Retail, by
SCOVIL & MEAD, 112, Chartres street, be
tween Cont and St. Louis
2 General Agents for the Southern States.
? Sold by IALLoR & NJ 'CARTHY, Columbus Miss
! = "A. N JONES & Co,
BLAIR q SMITH
J. ". BUSH & en-. Pickensville Ala
3 do do Carrolton
E May, 90, 1850. eff
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
NEW GOODS.

TINE Undersigned, beg leave to call the atten-
Il ton Of the citizens Of Columbus and the
adjoining counties, to their stock of STAPLE AND
Fancy GooDs comprising almost every article
in that line.
Silks, Barages Muslins, Lawns, Ginghams,
CaHcoes, Laces and Edgings, and all the new
and fashionable styles OF Dress Goods
Brown and Bleach'd cotton Goods of every
width and quality, Cottonades, Nanllins, Cotton
and Linin Coatings and Goods for summer wear
Irish Linens, Table and Brown do. Napkins
Linen Sheetings, 6, 10, X - quarter wide; Sill
Worsted, and Cotton Hose, and half Hose, Gloves
Mitts, Hdks.i Cravats Suspenders and articles
for the Toilet in great variety. Also, LUg'
Stock Of Nep and fashionable Ready Nude Cloth
ing. Cloths, Cassimers and Vestiugs, boots and
Shoes, Saddery, China. Glass, Stone, Wood, Sill
yer. Brittania and Hardware, Jewelry, Watches
ect, cct.,
The above with their full assortment of Good:
for Plantation use, Blankets, Kerseys, Linseys
Osnnburps, Wool Hats &c, they offer TO all, NOR,
particularly to those TO whom they are under Sc
many obligations for their liberal patronage TO
years past. ,,.rar,-
Columbus, Miss March, 81, 1850. 2o-tf
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
JAMES COMING,

d WAExS
Qaving removed from his old stand to No. IS
corner of Dauphin street,
Importer Of Fine Watches, Jetrel'y, SHUer aud
Plated Rare, Military Goods, Cans, Pistols, &c
HAS lust received and opening, the largest
i i and best selected stock of Watches, Jewel
~, and Silver Ware, ever brought to the South
ern country, viz: Gold and Silver Watches, of ev-
lery descriptions gold and silver guard, fob and
vest chain; gold and enameled Galatians Tor Ia
dies wear; diamand, torquois and gold bracelets;
pins, aud earrings, of every description; and too
numerous TO mention; all of which is warranted
with certificate in his handwriting.
Steer Wdre-Warranted made of pure coin
viz: Silver tea and coffee sets, complete; silver
pitchers and tumblers; silver spoons, forks, des-
sert and butter knives, king, threaded and plain
patters; silver casters; fruit baskets and walters
silver cups and goblets, plain and octagen, gild-
edinside and plain, &c.
Fine S1Uer aud Plated Ware.-Fine plated cas-
tors; cake and fruit baskets and walters from the
best Sheffield and Birmingham mandatory in
England; mantle and chamber candlest"ks, al
sizes and variety OF patterns; with steel md pa.
ted shutters and trays fine steel and plated nut
crackers: Britannia tea and coffee sets. complete
with urns of American and Sheffield manufacture
Geman-silver table andteaspoons and forks.
! Military Goods of every description. Also, q
large assortment of Papieri machie Work, viz
4 Papieri machie work and chess tables; work.
boxes and cabinets, inlaid with gold and mother
| of pearl; girandoles and mantle ornaments o.
every description
| For good, cheap and desirable Goods in my
line, be sure and call at
JAMES COMING,
Corner of Dauphin and Water streets S
Sign of the large Gold Watch
N. B-Clocks and watches repaired and clean.
Led; in the best possible manner by two as pooe
workmen as there's in the United States.
January, 1S50-l1-1y
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
i eafness-Use DR.. Larzetti's AccOustic Oil

T. came ss-Use DR.. Larzetti's Accoustic Oil
for The cure of Deafness. Also alIihose disagree
able noises, like the bnzzing Of insects falling o.
wafer whzzing of steam, which are symptoms q
approaching deafness. Many persons who have
been deaf for ten, fifteen twenty years, K were
subject TO use ear trumpets, have after using one
or TWO bottles thrown aside these trumpets being
made perfectly well. Il has cured cases OF 10. p
and even 30years standing Of deafness Sold by
Ccmstock q Bro. No John ST. Ny and By
ieb27 51:45:1y JAS BLAIR.
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14

70 OuHers Of. aud dealers in korses.-C arIeton's
Founder Ointment, for the cure offonnder. split
hoof, bloodhound horses and contracted x fever
ish feet, wounds, bruises in the flesh CALLED backs
cracked heels scratches. cuts, kicks &c. on horses
CarleI Ou7s Ring-BOne cure, for the cure Of
ring-bone. blood SPAWN, bone spawn, windgallS
and sPlint-a certain remedy. This Ting-bone
cure and the founder ointment are prepared from
the recipe Of a very celebrated English farrier.
and Will cure in 90 cases out Of one hundred and
ofthe above complaints, They have been used
by farmers, livery-men stage propTietoTs. & 9th
ers with the most marked and decided success-
Sold only by Consfoek & Bro. 30 JeIu ST. NJ,
aud by feb2T451y J. BLAIR
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14

To Planters, Merchants, sc.

n ANIELS, ELGIN & CO, corner of
IL DuphIn and Water streets, Mobile, solicit
a call fran Planters, Merchants and others visit
ing the city. Their stock OF DRY GOODS con
ssts of every description of Staple and Fancy
Goods, and is as large and complete as at any
house in the South.
Among their stock may be found colered and
white Mack1naw Blankets; Dufiil do; bath and
other bed blankets, OF every size and quality; ne
Sro Jerseys plain Osnaburgs; fanneis; linseys
81 ecks; stripes tickings; beached and unbleach-
ed domestics; kentucky jeans; tweeds; cassi-
meres; woolen pads for children's wear; Eng
lish nd American cahcoes; NJ. Delaines; cash
mere. dress silks; ehawls; nantes; velvet cloaks
from SIS to 500 each; Canton Grape. all colors
laces; hosiery; embroideries; gloves; linen sheet
mgs and shirtmgs; table draPersi napkins; linen
towels and towellings; table and piano covers
curtain muslins and dalnasks; carpets; rugs oil
cloths, &c. &C..
From the facilities they possess, flor they i'm
port largely the feel confident they can offer as
good bargains and great inducements TO the
purchaser OF Dry Goods as at any house IN the
SOUTH
Mobile, January, 1850. IA
The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1851-08-14
w. II. GAUTlER,
Clerk of Steamer Amazon,

New ORLEANS, Jan. 18th 1851
To tie Pu6lic-I do hereby state that in Sep
TENDER last, while on my way TO the New Eng
land States, made short stop in Memphis,
Tenn, and seeing a notice of Mr.. Evans Tootl,
and Gum Specific | called on Mr.. +. to consult
him in regard to my teethand gums, which was
at that time in most deplorabie state of disease
from being salivated some year and half ago
My lower gum appeared TO be one complete
canker mercurial sore, and in one or two places
had actually eaten through my gum, so that
| could see the bare bone. Mr.. Evans told me
he had full confidence that his Specific would
heal and cure them ] purchased two bottles OF
the Specific and commenced using it Immediate
y, and in few days | could plainly see
that was receiving benefit rapidly, and in less
than six weeks the sores We're closed and healed,
and | might say perfectly cured. My teeth
which were also at tile time covered with a black
rough coating, now smooth and OF clear
clean white; suffice il TO say, that | would not
be without the Specific If the cost was five times
as much.
am we'll known in East Florida, and can.
when returned home, produce more than fifty
witnesses of the first responsibility. who will at
test the above, upon exhibiting my mouth 10
them in its present state.
| Signed A. L. MONIER.