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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

IMPROVEMENT IN BURGLARS ALARM.-Messrs.
L. J. Worden & E. H. Space, of Clinton, Onei-
da Co., N. Y, have taken measures to secure
patent for an Improvement in Burglars Alarms
which consists in securing the lever that acts
upon the pallet in such manner that when the
lever is thrown up by the opening of the door
or window, Ito the casing of which the instru-
ment is attached and the pallet left free to be
acted upon by the escape wheel, the lever will
be secured by catch when thrown off. The
object Of this is to prevent burglars, after enter
ing door or window, to stop the alarm. A
button is also attached to the door, and so ar
ranged as to act upon lever and sound the a
larm when the door is opened, or not to be act
ed upon, as may be desired.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

The phrase " Laconic" signifies short but
pointed, and has its origin from the fact the La
cedemonians made it one of their characteris-
tics to condense their speech in the smallest
compass of words. In proof of this we will
just give one of those many anecdotes which
are recorded. A person came once to Sparta
and boasted that he could stand longer on one
leg than any Spartan living. But geese can
longer" he received as reply.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
A SONG FOR THINKERS.
ny CHARLES SWAIN.


Take the spade of Perseverance,,
Dig the field of Progress wide;
Every rotten root of Faction
Hurry out and cast aside;
Every stubborn weed of Error,
Every seed that hurts the soil;
'Tares, whose every growth is error
Dig them out, whater the toll
Give the stream Of Education
Broader channel, bolder force;
Hurl the stones of Persecution
Out wffer'er they block its course;
Seek for strength in self-exertiOn;
Work and still have faith to wait;
Close the crooked gate to fortune,
Make the road to honor straight
Men are agents for the Futurel
AS they work, so ages win
Either harvest of advancement,
Or the product of their sin
Follow out true Cultivation,
Widen Education's plan,
From the majesty of Nature
Teach the majesty of Man!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
AUDUBON AT NIAGARA FALLS.

A few years ago there arrived at the hotel,
erected near the Niagara Falls, and old looking
man, whose appearance was quite in contrast
with that of the crowds of well dressed and pol
ished figures which adorned that celebrated re-
sort. He seemed just to have sprung from the
woods. His dress, which was made of leather,
stood dreadfully in need Of repair, apparently
not having felt the touch of either laundress or
needle woman for many long month. A
worn out blanket, that might have served for a
bed, was buckied to his shoulders, a large knife
hung on one side, balanced by rusty tin box
on the other; and his beard uncropped, tangled
and coarse fell down upon his bosom, as if to
counterpoise the weight of black hair locks that
supported themselves upon his back and shoul-
ders.
This strange being, to tlre spectators SEEM
ingfy half civilized and half savage, had quick,
gancing eye, an elastic firm movement and
seemed able TO cut his way through the cane
brakes, both of society and of the wilderness
He pushed his steps into the sitting room, un-
strapped his little burden, quietly looked round
for the landlord, and then modestly asked for
breakfast The host at first drew back with
evident repugnance at the apparition which thus
proposed TO intrude its uncOuth form among
the genteel visitors, but word whispered in
his ear speedily satisfied his doubts The stran-
ger took his place among the company, some
staring, some struggling, and some even laugh
ing outright. Yet it has turned out that there
was more in that single man than all the rest
of the throng; he called himself an American
woodsman; he was true genuine son of Ma
ture, yet one who had been entertained with
distinction at the tables of princes; learned
societies, to which the like of Cuvier belonged,
had been proud to welcome his entrance in
short, he was one whose fame had been grow
ing brighter, while the fashionables who laugh
ed at him, and many much greater even than
they, have utterly perished. From every hill
too, and every deep and shady grove, the birds,
those living blossoms of the air" will sing
his name. The little wren will pipe it with her
matin hymn about our houses the oriole car
ol it from the slender grasses of the meadows;
the turtle roll it through the secret forests; the
many-voiced mocking bird pour it along the
evening air; and the imperial, the bird of Wash
ington, as he sits in his craggy home, far upon
the blue mountains, will scream it to the temp
ests and stars. He was John ]. Audubon, the
Ornithologist. N. Y. Eve. Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

A taste for reading will always carry you in
to the best possible company, and enable you to
converse with men who will instruct you by
their wisdom, charm you by their wit, sooth you
when fretted, refresh you when weary, council
you when preplexed, and sympathize with you
at all times. Evil spirits, in the Middle Ages,
were exercised and driven away by bell, book,
and candle:-you want but two of these agents,
the book and the candle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

In lecture delivered in Cincinnati, by O. s.
Fowler, the great Phrenologist, in rebuking
some men who had taken offence in his remarks,
gave this truthful illustration
"The possessor of an impure mind, Is like
the man who wears green spectacles. The OBJ
ject upon which he looks may be ever so beau
tiful, yet still they appear colored. But it is
not the object which is impure, but the medium
through which he looks"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

At a recent meeting of parish, solemn,
straight-bodied and most exemplary deacon sub
mitted report, in writing, of the destitute wild
ews and others standing in need of assistance
in the parish. "Are you sure, Deacon" asked
another solemn brother, that you have en,bra-
ced all the widows?" He said he believed he
had done SO; but if any had beeen omitted the
omission could be easily corrected!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

How pleasant is lovely thing little out
of season-a rose bud in winter; for instance,
a kiss in church, when the deacon's eyes are
closed in prayer Stolen apples don't begin
with il.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

BoRAx.-This very useful article is extern
sively manufactured in Tuscany: no less than
1900 lbs. of boracic are produced every day
The revenue amounts to 100000 francs per
annum. Borax is a sub-carbonate of soda, and
is much used for welding purposes, also as a
wash for the hair and as gargle for diseased
throats.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

We never knew of sagacious, enterprising
man but what advertised. AL whodo this sys-
tematically, make money.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

mission Merchant, and Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and Shoes,
&C., &c. Flour and Salt constantly on hand
Store, corner Washington and Water streets.
Grand Haven Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

A woman named Trout was committed to the
Jail of Lebanon, Pa, last week, on the charge of
whipping to death little girl three years old to
whom she was step-mother. The child fell
dead from her hands.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

To kiss rosy.cheeked girl, and find your
mouth filed with Venetian Red, and she grow
ing pale on it, is truly awful
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

HENRY r. WILLIAMS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchant, also Agent for
the Steamer Algoma. Store House at Grand
Rapids, Kent Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

When steamboat gets aground in any ofthe
western rivers, she waits till she gets the fever
and agne and then shakes herself off,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

A musician in Toronto, while aboring under
fit of jealousy, seized French horn and blew
his brains out His remains consisted of an old
hat, and bandanna handkerchief, and have been
forwarded by telegraph to his friends.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

G. DAVIS 8' CO., Dealers in Dry Goods Groce-
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &C., &c. Muskegon, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

GILBERT & CO., Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants and dealers in Produce,
Lumber, Shingles, Slaves &C., &c. Grand Ha-
yen Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

WASHING TONHOUSE, BY HENRY PENNoY-
Err. The proprietor has the past Spring new
ly fitted and partly re-furnished this House.
,and feels confident visitors will find the House
90 compare favoraby with the best in the State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

The total value of articles put on exhibition
at the great Worlds Fair, is s'estimated at five
hundred millions Of dollars!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

The Lake Superior fleet is to be increased in
the spring. Col. Mcknight has purchased the
steamer Baltimore. She leaves for the 500, and
will be taken over the falls this winter.
fDet Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

,WENRY GRIFFIN, Dealer in Staple and fan.
cy Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing, Boots and
Shoes Groceries, Hardware, Crockery and Glass,
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines, Paints and Oils,
and Provisions. Also Lumber, Shingles &c &c.
Opposite the Washington House, Grand Haven,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

WILLIAM TELL, HOTEL, By HARRY EA-
TOM Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
well furnished, and the table abundantly sup
plied with the luxuries and substantals of life
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

SIMON SIMENOE, Dealer in Groceries and
Provisions. Washington Street, second door
East Of the Ottawa House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

Sin buds in thought, blossoms in conversa-
ton, and ripens in action. How careful then
we all should be of our thoughts, conversation,
and actions
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

81 say" said dandy to an intelligent me-
chanc: Il have an idea in my head"
"Well," replied the other, if you don't cher
ish it, with great care, it will die for want of
companions"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

Every man is rich or poor, according to the
proportion between his desires and enjoyments
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

BALL 8 MARTIN, Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

L. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Giroce-
Stationery, &C. &C. At the Post Office, corner
of Park and Barber streets, Mill Point Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

r. w. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, will attend
promptly to collecting and all other professional
business intrusted to his care. Office over H.
Griffin's Store, opposite the Washington House,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

STEPHEN MONROE Physician and Surgeon.
Office over J.'T. Davis Tailor Shop Washing
ton Street, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

HOPKLNS8 BROTHERS. Storage, Forwarding
& Commission merchants general dealers in all
kinds Of Dry Goods, Groceries, grain and provis-
ions; manufacturers and dealers wholesale and
retail in all kinds of lumber, at Mill Point Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

F. B. GILBERT, Dealer in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Crockery
and Stone Ware, Hard Ware, Groceries, Provis-
ions and Ship Stores. Grand Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

,Pappy the corn is up! "The corn up! Why
q only planted it yesterday" "I know that
but the hogs got lin last night and gave it a lift
You hadn't counted on" Io
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

III. d. C.. TUTTLE, M. ID. Office, adjoining
VIM. M. Ferry's Store, Water street, Grand Ha-
ven. Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

mr. B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office on the
south side of Washington street. third door west
of the Washington House, Grand Haven. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S51.

H. G. SMITH, Blacksmith. All kinds of work
in my line done to order, and no trust for pay.
Shop south of c. b. Albee's Tannery, Grand Ha-
ven. Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

FERRY &. SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Crockery and Medicines-also man
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of Lumber.
Water Street. Grand Haven.
VIM. M FERRY, JR., VIZ M Fpppv
THos. w. FERRY. W. ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

II. MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker. Boots
and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders prompt
ly attended to. Shop one door below the Wash
ington House. Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

JAMES 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??, 1851-12-16

The following effusion is from one of our ex-
changes, without credit.
Dark and dreadfulwere the threatning Clouds
The lightnings flashed the thnnder echoed loud,
The earth 'trembled on which stood
While theran beat down in torrent floods
Amidst these confusions two gloves found
But found no gold money or steel pens.
Unchaste language is the index of an impure
heart.
Abundance like want, ruins many.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

A. H. lVRBDENBURG, Boot and Shoemaker.
Shop over VIM. M. Ferry's store, Water street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

CHARLES w. HATHA 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??, 1851-12-16

HOYT G. POST, Clerk ofOttawa County. of
fee over II. Grifins store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

Abundance like want, ruins many.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

WILLIAM ". ANGEL, Register of Deeds, and
Notary Public for Ottawa County. Office over
II. Grifins store, Washington street, opposite the
Washington House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

JOHN T. DAVIS Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door west of IL. Grf-
fms Store.
tGROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County. Residence at Charleston
landing, Allendale. Ottawa County Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

HENRY PENNOYER Treasurer of Ottawa
County Office over H. Grifiins sStore, opposite
the Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-12-16

ASA A. SCOTT, Sheriff of Ottawa County
Once over II. Grihins store, opposite the Wash
ingfon House
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-20

The scheme OF Revelation manifests itself to be OF
God not only BY the peculiar testimony OF prophecy and
miracle TO which It appeals, but by the resemblance
which bears in the and character Of its DISPENSE
tons, to the established constitution OF creation and
provldence-so intimate and striking as in fact to leave
no doubt IN every partial mind that The Author of the
must be the Author of both.
We have already stated that progression is manifest.
ed IN the order and arrangement OF The rocky
which compose the ear,hs crustin the and qra
ties OF s mineral conlentsand in the various revon.
tons which are indicated by the fossil organic remains
that lie entombed in the strata OF the interior Take
the most useful OF all the sections OF the earhs crust
namely, what is denominaied the cabonerous or coal
ormauon-bere we have regular sequence or series OF
beds resting one upon another and all disposed from
the lowest to the highest to be suitably adapted
Tor reaching and bringing TO the surface the enclosed
ure. Nor did Nature all at once bring to maturity
those prodgous masses Of plants and vegetables OF which
70" wonderful depose i composed Her fora TO
have been upona limited scaIe at fret, until the earth
Being prepared for it's accumulation and preservation,
throws from its teemng bosom, with profusion
known before or SINCE the vegetable matter ou OF which
our coal u formed Consider again the dip and dsloca
ion oil the strata connected with il, and You have proof
of new order OF causes being brought subsequently
into operation before coal could be available for
use. Examine next the vast accumulations which
pose upon the coalthe curious relics which are mbed
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-20

INTERESTING TO THE PUBLIC.-The subscriber, hsy-
old wol-estahsbed OF Andrew
opened large and entirely sock OF boots
description Ii intention keep always hand all
usually the and hrsoass establishments and
public hdenty numberone articles mod
rate prices. My stock comprises
black CATERS, figured, tipped, and painvsy
beautiful
bronxed tipped and Md boots and
buskins
bronzed Jenny Lind slippers walking
Misses light black boots, CATERS slippers
Misses, black buskins and Jenny Linds
Chenis black, bronzed blue, and light boots and
CATERS, all sorts
Genuemens CATERS, various syles-yery beautiful
lasting and cloth bootees, for comfort
calf boots and bootees, of all STYLES and prices
Boys, youths ard chldrrnis goods of all kinds
the lowest market puccs, and conn
IDENTITY recommended the hes, which be procured.
Jul lO-eodIw THOS. A. SCOTT
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ded in ihemthe evidences thereby AFFORDED OF relstvs
changes 10 the and land-o the elevation OF noun
tans The denudaion and formation Of valeys-snd you
cannot fail 10 infer from all This that the surface OF the
earth always il now is that there was pc
rodNghen man could not have existed and that Tor
him. who the last in the order OF all Gods creations.
gradually and progressively prepared as suitable
habiiaiion.
Descend, ia short as low or rise as high may in
the scale OF being will still find something inferior.
something superior and not more remote from each
other IN the points the mnms OF Nature in
maled 10 BY The microscope, and the magnificent sys
TENS above which the telescope has disclosed to view.
than are the wonderful differences AID infinite range sub
sstns among living organized substances from The vegc
table TO the ANIMAL from the irrational to the intellect
ua and IRON the intellectual TO the spiritual and divine
But one class cannot complain OF the superior sdvsn-
ages OF the class above IT. The constitutions OF all
precisely adapted 10 their respective places in the scheme
OF things and the desires OF ALL according their vari
Gus capacities, are suitably graihed Each is happy in
its sphere and still subsrven 10 the higher happiness
oil others The garden is the Insects paradise man is
lord OF The brute creation angels prlncipaes and
powers when compared TO the knowledge and the hap
pness OF man. Consider" says the author Of "Para.
disc Lost"
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OTICE-Fire plugs.-The following law published
IN information of the public The penalty viii
all who violate us provisionsi
BE enacted the Board Of Aldermen and Board Of
Council Of fhs city Of Washnrfon That
break njurc OF the e plugs erected aIsne Pennsyana
without
the written OF the Commissioner Public Build
from said plugs for other purpose than
Of departments OF The and the
ertinguislment fires shall
thereof be
twenty dollars, collected applied
permits hydrsn
Of Public Buildings hereby revoked.
WILLIAM Easily,
July 10-eolw Commissioner OF Public BuiIding,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-20

CONGRESS for the Of Walters The
propeor for the liberal patronage heretofore received
would specuy ntendngt this popular bathing
Mace the present his home His
will sstisfactoy
provided
island has pains good and sten
1--we cooed they suited
the customs Of majority Of the soIouners this
place. a, = ,.,,,v.
2T-dlm W. NJ MILLER
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NEW GOODs.-The subscribers beg leave inform their cus
IN have received OF the follow
ing articles, which they attention, namely
Black chaly, for mourning dresses
Grenadne do
Pout de Sole, Gro de Rhine, and India SILKS
silk warp alpacas, very light
and fancy beroges and de iaines
Fancy French otRandie and lawns
Plain and figured jaconets, for dresses
DO Swiss and polka m0sins
Black and fancy FouIard silks
French can, and cos, every val
riety and price
Very handsome and embroidered under sleeves
Ladies' gauze merno AID silk vests
Richardson and Gays undressed irish linens
EnFish aud American esched long cloths
Ladies Kid, silk and Isle gloves
description genuemens and youths' .
great variety goods all Of which disposed
accommodating
call housek
supply Of
Linen md sheetnss, damask table cloths
Napkins toweing, Marseiies Aisudas
Table piano covers, embroidered and
White buff lnen for window blinds
English and French curtain chintxes
a., 81, and Ga white msungs
-, g., and 8 a plain colorcd mstings
Very superior English and American foor ocohs, deSns
and very handsome
And large French and English velvet tapestry.
Brussels, ply, and ingram reduced
HooE, BROTHER. h co.
May 2l-ian