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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20
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ARTISTS UNION OF CINCINNATI.


FINHE Artists Union is established in the city
l. 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 unes great public good
with private qualification, at mere nominal cX-
pense.
The annual subscription of membership is five
dollars which entities members all its privileges
The money obtained from subscriptions (after pay
ing necessary expenses is appropriated to the pro-
duction of two fine engravings of which every sub
scrber receives copy OF each for every five dol
lars paid-to the publication of a 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 of each year The Paintings dis
tributed will be richly framed at the expense of the
Institution
Subscribers for 1851 receive q 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, L. w. Whttridge, w. l.. Sonntag, X. 5.
Duncanson, G. N. & J. p Frankensten, Charles
Soule, j. o. Eaton, Emile Bott, v M. Griswold VIM.
III. Beard j. Cox, b. M. McConkey, &. w. White,
Chas Rogers, j. Il. Johnson, and others.
Among the paintings to be distributed are the fol-
lowing: Domestic Happiness, by Mrs. L. NJ. Spen-
GER considered her best work; The Season, by w.
l., Sonntag; The Old Mill, by the same Crawfords
Battle Ground, by V.M. Griswold; River Raisn Bat
tie Ground, by r. S. Duncanson; two marine views
by JAS Hamilton several sketches by Thos. Birch;
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scapes by Duncanson; two by V. NJ GriswOld
five by W. L. Sonntag three of Francis celebrated
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there are about sixty other paintings, mostly by
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20
SNauLAR BusH-.There il n bnsb ahanndinu

SINGULAR BusH-There is bush abeunding
in South Africa, significantly called Stop aphile.
Its branches are full Of thorns, exactly in the
shape of a fishing hook; so that if they catch
hold of your clothes as you pass, you must stop
achile, sometimes long while, before you get
clear of them. In clearing one arm from it, an
other is caught, and without the cautious assis-
lance of a second person there is no escaping
from its hold, but by main force, and losing a
part of your dress. [Campbell
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

CURE FOR CoUGH.-For single dose, SIM
mer tea-spoonful of honey in paper cup over
candle blaze-then mix in rs much -four of
sulphur as will lie on six pence, and take it
hot The dose to be repeated every night on
going to bed until the cough is cured Usual
ly three doses are sufficient. The most violent
cases of whooping cough are relieved by this
simple remedy. The quantity prepared may be
increased according to the number of persons
requiring doses.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

ASHES TO PREVENT BAD ODoRs.-Wood coal,
or half burnt peat, or ashes thrown occasionally
into privys, destroys the bad SMELL and renders
them susceptible of being cleaned out and used
as a manure (and none more valuable can be OBJ
tained), without being attended with any disa-
greeable smell-and producing benefit to
health, and comfort and wealth to the commu-
nity
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

lust reed at Griffins Old Java and Rio coffee,
- Y H., ii. 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-
rilla; mixed and pressed tobacco Oronoke, Caven-
dish and common plug tobacco, bulk and paper
smoking tobacco; iron nails 7S9 SS 10 and l0H
IA glass putty, chalk whiting white lead red lead
and other paints, spirits turpentine alcohol salad
oil, Lemon syrup; Dr. Osgoods chologogue, DIR.
Moffatts Life Pills and btters, opium, camphor,
Castor OIL Quinine &c. raisins, nuts, spices &C. &c.
possible prices. 1tf. Grand Haven June 90 1851
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20
THE LADIES KEEPSAKE,

DUBLISHED monthly, by JOHN s. TAYLOR ;;
l. will make one of the most elegant volumes
ever published in this country. To each subscri-
Der who may send to the Office of publication, one
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for ten dollars. Edited by Professor ABBOTT.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

New YoRK-The total value Of property in
the city of New York this year, real and per-
sona, is officially ascertained to be $500, 1885,
35S,023, which exhibits an increase over the as
sessment last year of more than $34,OOO,OOO (!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

The turnip in Russia is eaten as fruit by all
classes. In the houses of the mobiles, sliced
with brandy, it is offered to the guests.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

Chief Justice Kenyon once said to rich
friend asking his opinion as to the probable sue
cess of a son. Sir, let your son forthwith spend
his fortune marry, spend his wifes; and then he
may be expected to apply with energy to his
profession"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE-The subscri-
IL Der intending to leave Grand Haven, offers
at bargain his house and lot, fronting the river,
on the high ground South of Eaton's Hotel and
commanding fine view of the river and lake
Michigan. The property including the Ball Alley
ad joining is we'll calculated for public house. or
boarding establishment 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 at this Office.
Grand Haven. Tlf ". W. KANoUsE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

Profane language, says an exchange, is to
conversation, what ten-penny spikes would be
to veneering splitting, sh,ering and defacingit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

Holmes says finely of the bigot, that his mind
is like the pupil Of the eye-the more light you
pour upon it, the more it contracts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

cit is curious fact" says some entomolo
gist, that it is only the female musketoe that
torrents u.s." A bachelor friend says it is not
at all SPURIOUS"
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
Ss 'a'asa $ q n 81 co.'s
New York, NeW Orleans L M,,bik
II x u Z Es =

EXPIRE ESS,
CONNECTING with the sriftest and most
~ responsible ExWesses between the principal
Towns in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont. Mas
sachuseits. Rhode Island, Connecticut. Lower
Canadi. New York State, Delaware, Pennsvl-
vania, Maryland, Dstrc, cf Columbia, Indiana.
OHIO, Illinois. the Western States generally, the
Mississippi and Alabama River towns. and the
prominent places in Georgia and the Carolinas
ohr facilities are so extensive and perfect, that
we can secure The safe and speedy transportation
Of freight, trunks, packages md oaluaJle parcels,
trom oae cad Of the country to tie other, and
0etteee" ne most remote points.
From our many years experience in the Ex-
press business, while con:ecttd with Messrs
Adams x Co. an our numerous advania ,es in
other respects, mot the least OF which is The
confidence and patronage Of the New York com
muhi'yJ We fcel assured that we sbsll never cease
- give the most entire satisfaction 10 our fri4 nds
the Jewellers, Bankers and Merchants g,nerail,.
We beg leave to call attention to our California
Express from New Orleans, and our Express be-
tweed New Orleans and Mobile.
Ctflces st. Charles Hotel Building, n. Dreams.
and ~ W All street, New York. 70:
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
Mrss1ssIppa IN COOP HUMoR.

MIsstssIPPl IN GooD HUMoR.-The
Vickskurg Wing says. at viii probably
be relief to the world in general, and to
the other United States in particular, to
know that Mississippi is as calm as sum-
mer sunshine, and as bland as the breezes
of delicious spring. She acas fretted
slightly at the pranks of the extra session,
and seemed during their euactnent, and
for a short time afterward, to wear de-
cided frown upon her countenance. That
has been removed, however by the sooth-
ing influence of time, aud she. is now
rather inclined 70 laugh than to scowl at
the remembrance of the cause of her
previous bad tember. She owes this
healthy condition to her own good sense,
which has prevailed over all attempts to
provoke her into dyspepticatly wrathful
and indignant frame of mind
Mississippi is gallant State, and we
congratulate her on her restored good
humor. A State, whose sons stand fore
most in the light of glory which streams
from Buena Vistas famous battle ground,
is under no necessity of showing her
"spnnk' by an absurd quarrel with her
sister States.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
SGOO EeEiXVASEh.

nj Y Negro Boy BOB, left my premises =
w about the first day of June last and al g
though he has been almost raised in this countvA
ana has many relatives, a wife and children. &c,
here, have not heard Of HIM since He probably
has some marks of the whip upon his back. He
is OF copper color, though not of mixed blooS.
ABOUT ~ years OF aye, about five feet eight inches
high, ana weighs about 55 pounds sprisbtly and
quick motloned, rather likely, with pretty large
eyes which have great deal of white in them
when opened much, has rather bad teeth with a
gap IN The front part of the upper jaw, he STAN.
erH or suffers, talks fast, and is little bold and
lnpGdeni IN walking fas, he usually makes a
long aud short step as though lame, which
believe is not the Case. When boy he was ba div
burned upon one Of bis arms II think the r;yhf,
from about the elboy down, the scar of which il
yet TO be seen lie is lively ard fsnd of music,
and plays upon the banjo. l am rearfSt that bs
may have fallen into bad hands, and been con-
'eyed oil and sold IN an adjoining State. If this
should be So and the boy is now in the hands of
an hont st man. hope 10 hear from i'm. If not
stolen he IN all probability has gone to some of
the heighborng Indian nations, and NAV have
oO'ained forged Tree papers and attempt 10 pass
hniseIi us tree, or he may be lowering about some
cry or town not far distant hope that the patrol
ana police of the country will look out for hir.
Ii The said boy Bob is taken up out Of this State
ana eohnned 50 that can get Kim, | will pay a
reward OF One Hundred Dollars. or il taken with
IN this State and confined that can get Linn,
Will pay a reward OF Fifty Dollars Any inlor
NATION IN relation TO said boy will be thankfully
received.
L. J. SMITH
Fulton, tiempstead county, Ark, Feb. Is, 1851.
lS:2
u The Chortaw Telegraph, Cherokee A,lyo-
cate, Little Rock Gazette and Democrat. Mem
phis Appeal, Shreveport Gazeite, and the Natchex
Free Trader VIII please give the above two inser-
lions and send accounts 10 this Office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12

FLAX AND CoTToN.-Further expert
ments have been made in Manchester,
England, with the recent discovery of
ada pting fax fibre to cotton machinery.
The yarn has been woven upon a new
circular loom, and the texture is stated
to be even and regular. The Chevaller
Claussen now intends TO spin fine yarns,
will, two-thirds flax fibre and one-third
cotton. up to sixty's. 1t is discovered,
however, that one great difficulty i'll the
way CT an extensive application of Mr..
ClausSen's invention is the totally in
adequate supply of the raw material.
Manchester alone consumes seven hun
dred and seventy millions of pounds of
cotton annually; and in order to sepply
the manufacturers to oue-llalf this extent,
as substitute for cotton, the produce OF
2 600 acres of flax would be required
daily, or about 10000 acres annually.
The present quantity of flag grown in
Great Britain, it is said, amounts to less
than one-seVenth Of that number.
Plcay1aae.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
ASHING GTON
&c Fss "a &c Sem aAimary.


HUE Sixth Session will commence on The 10Th
l. February, 1851. Buildings, additional both
10 the SEMINARY and the Boarding Departments,
are now IN progress Of construction, so that a
larger number of pupils can be accommodated
Competent and experienced teachers ere provided
IN every department. Large aud valuable aj-
di;ions to the Chem. and Phil. apparatus have
been purchased IN the East and are now daily
expected.
1t is confidently believed that every facility. as
to teachers, buildings, &c, is, provided for the
thorough education OF young ladies. The Princi-
pal takes this occasion to return his sincere thanks
for the liberal support thus far extended TO the
Institution. and TO assure the public that at no
time during the existence of the school has il been
in more hourishing condition than at present.
aud that no excrion will be spared to m main,ain
and increase the blGh f+ontaiiou which i. has al
ready acquired. As there viii be no vacation
until July next, pupils may be entered at any time.
Terms as heretofore.
5. L. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal.
Jan. |, 1851. (2m
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12

The Grave of VIM. Writ, in the Cor

The Grave of Vim. Writ, in the Con
gressional burying groand, at Washing
ton, is unmarked by any tombstone
whatever. The members of the legal
profession undertook to erect monu-
ment to his memory, as also to Chlef
Justice Marshall, but the undertaking
has been sadly neglected. A writer in
the National Intelligencer appeals to
Congress to do something to honor the
memory of hotn those great iliustrious
men, who have given SO high character
to the American bar and to American
jurisprudence.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
For sasc, Escass or Eaasc.

fThtE valuable property consisting of Ware
i houses, Coi'on-sheds aud "A large and COM
nlodons Store-house, which has been occupied
Tor the last four years bJ Messrs Block Brother
q Co and hy Henry Block, Esq is now offered
for sar rent or lease liberal terms. This prop
eriy is situated in Fulton, and is perhaps as good
"a stand for business as any in this State and will
afford house room for the employment of a capital
of from thirty to fifty thousand dollars. Posses
sion will be given the first day Of April next
For terms, apply to the undersigned near the
premises
T. J. SMITH.
tnfon, Ark, Feb. IL, 1851. ~
u ihe Shreveport Gazette and Camden Herald
VII! please publish the above four weeks and sen d
accounts to this office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
> Il " T. l. d co.,
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
Dry Gees JObbing Business.
Ia ,timOre. MD

Baltimore. ND,
At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL No. 3I5
Baltimore street. Our stock will be large, and
comprise general variety of FRESH Spring md
SIMMER coods, o: recent importation, and selected
from the latest and most approved styles in the
several markets
We would mosi respectfully request a cal! and
examination Of our stock
Mem5crs Of The Firm,
RICHARD S&~Eis.,
EDWIN B HRADLEi,
JOSHUA L. RoYsroY, JR
Ell % iS51
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12

Hon. JOHN MINOR BoTrs.--In reply
to an invitation, from several distinguish
ed Wings, to become a candidate for
Congress, Virginia's gallant but some
erra,c son, submits his name to Wing
District Convention, but declines pledg-
ing himself anless the call be almost
unanimous. He says he will vote for
any Democrat who is i'll favor Of the
Compromise in opposition to any Wing
who is opposed TO IT. 0
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
- e N~ ES EEZ we
WHITE g. CRoUCH,

AAA HAVE just received and offer ESA
X A-Ssfor sale well selected stock u q
of Jeweiry, consisting of Gold and Silver Levo
Watches, Gold Guard and Yes: Chains, Ladies
and Gentlemens' Breastpins aud Finger Ring,
Siverware, Cutlery, Perfumery, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Spectacle Cases and Extra Glasses
Also, a very superior lot OF Wa,ch Materials,
which win enable them, usual 70 execute with
neatness and despatch all KINDS Of watch repair
ing. Don't forget that our terms aie cash.
Jan. |, 1850. [3m
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12

GEN. HARRi5oN's s ToMBsroNE-A few
weeks since we published report that a
costly and imposing tombstone had been
landed at North Bend We lea.n from
the Cincinnati Gazette that such is not
the fact. It is desirab bic that the error
should be corrected, as it may have the
effect OF preventing the friends Of Gener-
al Harrison from preparing a suitable
monument for his last resting place.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12

Shocking aGay IA GeorgiG.-I'he
dwelling of MIS-. Swinden, near Macon
Ga. was destroyed by fire lately, and she
and her four children perished in The
flames 1t seems that IN fit of tempo
rary insanity, she murdered her four cltl-
dren and fred the house.
Washington telegraph., 1851-03-12
Regular
Z h G Stea IN e II

L IT G = q IN e L
ST. CHARLES, SAM. APrI.EGArE, Masfer.
And JIM. GlLMER, BEN. Crooks, Muster,
M ILL run as regular Packets during the season
W between Fulton and New Orleans, connect
ing at Shreveport, regularly every zen days
Shippers may rry on their freight being forw arded
either way without detentica
The jim Gilner has been recently repaired,
and Is. not excelied by any boat running d bove
The Raft
The 81. Charles will give through bills of ladinc
at one dollar per barrel to any point below White
Oak Shoals.
For further information apply on board or TO
II. BLOCK
= Fulton. Ark, Jan. %, 1851. I31r