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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

Domestic PIETY.-If there be one cause more
bitter than another to man, it is to be the off
spring of an irreligious home; Of home where
the voice of praise and prayer ascend not to God,
and where the ties of human affection are not
purified and elevated by the refining influence
of religious feeling; Of a home to which if the
cares and sorrows of his life shall bring religion
to the heart in after days. that heart cannot turn
without bitterness Of feeling, without anguish
and vexation of spirit. If there be curse to
any country where the truths Of religion are
known, the deepest and bitterest curse which
can be inflicted on it, is multitude of homes
like that which have supposed. Such homes
send forth their sons unchecked in evil tho'ts,
unhallowed in their habits, and untaught in love
to God the name and cross of Jesus Christ
stamped perhaps upon their forehead, but not
written in their hearts; and they send them
forth to prey upon the land, and to become its
curse and its destruction.
But on the other hand there is blessing to
the religious home which no tongue can speak;
no language can describe
The home where in early years the heart is
trained to love of God, and to take pleasure
in his worship and service interweaves with the
existence of man, holy affections which die not
with the circumstances that gave them birth,
which last long, even though they many for
season be forgotten and neglected, and which
exercise at least some check upon the evil of the
human heart, and often, nay, commonly recall
it to hear again the voice of God, and to turn
to the paths of holiness and peace. How great
how unspeakable is the happiest of land where
homes like this are common.
Rev. Henry John Rose.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

HENRY CLAY's OPINION OF GEN. PIERCE
Hear the words of the dying statesman which
we commend to the consideration of every true
whig in the country. Mr.. Clays long and in
innate knowledge of Gen. Pierce renders his
opinion the more valuable. Mr. Clay was great
ly chagrined when he heard of the defeat of Gen
Cass, but pronounced " Franklin Pierce is a
good man, who he felt assured would adminish
the Governor in a proper manner, should he be
elected by the people" The opinions of Mr..
Clay are no longer those of politician or q
partizan, but those of far-sghted and patriotic
statesman.
| Mr.. CALHoUN's OPINION OF GEN. PIERCE
John c. Calhoun was man whose judgment
of character was of the highest order, and whose
opinion was Justly regarded by the American
people of the greatest Importance. Judge
Douglas says that, in q conversation which he
had with Mr.. Calhoun, some three years since,
Mr. c.. remarked that he looked upon Frank
Pierce as one of the most reliable men, as a
statesman and patriot, that the country had
produced"
JAMES X PoLK's OPINION OF GEN. PIERCE
Mr.. Howard, Of Tenn, at great ratification
meeting held in Buffalo, related an incident
which he said would be interesting to Demo-
Gratis, the truth of which was vouched by Gen.
Armstrong, of the Washington Union, and J..
X. Walkel, Private Secretary to President Polk.
When Mr.. Polk signed the commission of Gen.
Pierce, appointing him to command in the army
in Mexico, he turned to those gentlemen and,
I" | am now commissioning man who will one
day be President"
GEN. ScoTTs OPINION OF GEN. PIERCE
know that much anxiety and many trials are to
be passed through before the ratification Of the
people will be heard Whether it shall confirm
the action of the Convention or not, | shall be
satisfied, for know it will be conferred upon
man deserving your confidence and support"
Late Wash. Speech
Ex-PREsIDENT TYLER's OPINION OF GEN.
PIERCE.-I must say, without disparagem ent,
to any, that the nomination which has been made
is destined to carry with quite as much, if not
more, influence in the election, than any other
that could have been made. | regard Gen.
Perce's election as next to certain. If, upon
being elected, he brings along with him the fix
cd purpose of uniting the old Jackson party
of 1928 (Which was the sound Republican par
ty) and shall accomplish the object, he will have
given new base to the Union, and still brigh-
ter day to the Constitution. The old Republi-
can party, united in all its strength, may set all
factions at open defiance. 1t was formed in
1912, but the politicians tore it in twain for
their own ambitious purposes. | write you
freely, but not so freely as could desire. The
limits of letter deny to me greater latitude
than merely to answer your inquiry.
With best wishes, yours, truly,
JOHN TYLER.
COL JNo S. CUNNINGHAM, Phia.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21
WHOLE NUMBER 55.

Mr.. CLAY's CoFFIN--The coffin which con-
tains the remains of the lamented Clay is one
of Fisk's Metallic burial cases. 1t is made of
cast iron, and is beautifully ornamented. The
inside is lined with white satin, wadded and
quilted-the outside is covered with black
broad cloth of the finest texture, neatly finish
ed.
Three solid silver handles are on each side
while on the top are three silver plates and are
at the head covering the glass, being ornamen-
with wreath of laurells, in the centre of which
is sprig Of oak containing 10 acorns. The
centre plate is perfectly plain-the inscription
not being on excepting around the edge-whch
has wreath of oak with acorn cups attached
the acorn itself being fallen-denoting that the
spirit has departed. NAt the foot is engraved
rose, with the stem and leaves protruding.-
From one OF the leaves is worm that is gnaw-
ed the flower from the stem and it hangs ready
to drop, fit emblem of the too sad fate of the
body of Henry Clay.
1t is said to surpass in richness Of style and
finish, anything of the kind ever produced in this
country, doing great credit to the proprietors
for the skill displayed.
The material of which the case is composed
consists of a composition of the metals of the
most indestructable Characteristic shape resem-
bling the outlines of the human body, and so
joined together as to be impervious to air or
water; enveopng this is rich folding drapery
of black cloth conforming in shape with the
case the handles, the face plate, the plate for
inscribing the name, with the other plates, arc
of massive silver, beautifully wrought and chas-
ed having appropriate emblems.
Dem Expounder.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

IVA OUSE, BY HENRY Penney
Err. The proprietor has the past Spring new
ly fitted and partly re-furnished this House,
and feels confident visitors will find the House
to compare favorably with the best in the State
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WILLIAM TELL, HOTEL, BY HARRY EA-
TON. Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
well furnished, and the table abundantly sup
piled with the luXuries and substantials of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

An lrshman, who was very near-sighted be-
ing about to fight duel, insisted that he should
stand six PAGES nearer his antagonist, than the
other did to him and that they were to fire at
the same time. This beats Sheridan's telling a
fat man who was going to fight thin one, that
the atter's slim figure ought to be chalked on
the others portly person and if the bullet hit
him outside of the mark, it was to 60 for moth
ing
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

M b. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law Solicitor i'm Chancery and Circuit Court
Commissioner for Ottawa County. Office first
door west of H. Grfins store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

Il. 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??, 1852-07-21

HOPKINS& BROTHERS, Storage, Forwarding
4 Commission merchants; general dealers in all
kinds Of Dry Goods, Groceries, grain and provs-
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??, 1852-07-21

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Surgeon
Office over J. L. Davis Tailor Shop. Washing
ton Street Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

YOUTHFUL NEGLEcT.-Walter Scott, in mar
rative of his personal history, gives the follow
ing caution to youth:
8" If it should ever fall to the lot Of youth to
peruse these pages, let such readers remember
that it is with the deepest regret that recol-
ect in my manhood the opportunities of learn
ing which neglected in my youth that thro'
every part of my literary career l have felt
pnched and hampered by my own ignorance,
and would this moment give half the reputa-
ton have had the good fortune to acquire if,
by doing so, could rest the remaining part up
on sound foundation of learning and science"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

The production of Coffee in Brazil the past
year, has been 100000 bags, or 272OOOOOO
pounds. In 1920 the production was 10000
600 Of pounds.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

QUICK TRIP.-The new Steamboat Francis
r. Shiddy has made the run from N. Y. to Al
bany GAS miles) in six hours and forty-fve
minutes--the quickest ever made on that river
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

r. w. DUNCAN Attorney at Law, will attend
promptly to collecting and all other professional
business intrusted to his care. once over IL
Grifins Store, opposite the Washington House,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

Fuss and Feathers" was originally applied
to Gen. Scott by the Wings, in their zeal for
Old Rough and Ready" IA viaat,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

Il. M S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stutfs, Dry Goods, Grocc-
ries and Provisions Crockery Hardware, Books,
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??, 1852-07-21

JAMES BARNS, Carpenter and Joiner. All
kinds of work one on reasonable terms; plans
and specifications, if desired, will be given on
application to me, free of charge. / will also
furnish Glass Putty, Paint Nails, together with
all kinds of trimmings for buildings, if ordered.
Shop, few rods northeast of the Washington
House. Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

HENRY 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??, 1852-07-21

q. DAVIS e 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??, 1852-07-21

A Free Banking law passed the Connecticut
House of Representatives Friday afternoon, by
q vote of 1913 yeas to 80 nays-nearly party
vote. 1t will probably pass the Senate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

MAGNANIMITY OF GEN. CAss.-The able cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Ledger relates
the following of Gen. Cass:
"Gen Cass having been accosted to-day at
the National Hotel by one of his friends, who
observed that Republics were ungrateful,' the
old statesman Immediately checked him by as
suring him that the republic of the United
States had been remarkably grateful to him.
Il crossed the Alleghanies on foot said Gen.
Cass; i rowed my own boat on the Ohio Riv-
er; and from that humble position have been
exalted by the gratitude of the republic into ev-
cry station of honor, trust and emolument, eX-
cept one, and for that one | have been once
nominated, though not elected If there be
man in this nation who has reason to thank the
republic and the people for favors bestowed on
him, am that man. The would-be-ilatterer
was humbed. Let every American statesman
set a similar example of forbearance and self
denial.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

A New PRINTING PREss.-Messrs Pratt G.
Porter have constructed and now exhibit at A.
b. Taylor's, No. Haggue-st, new Rotary or
Cylinder Printing Press-the form or forms re-
volving on large and the sheets being fed on a
smaller cylinder,or more than one,after the fash
ion Oft the great Hoe Press. On this Press both
sides of journal may be printed at once; that is,
the first side of one sheet and the second off an
other so that when thousand white sheets shall
have been fed simultaneously by two different
feeders, they will all be printed on both sides.
Or job and newspaper, or either and book
form, or two jobs entirely unlike in size and
shape, may be printed at the same time.
The Press now working takes sheet 26 by
al inches, and is fed by two men on the same
cylinder, printing (the builders estimate) $500
sheets on both sides every hour. This Press,
with all necessary fixtures they offer to furnish
to any extent for $500 each while the addi-
tional feeding cylinder, &C., required to give a
chance for two more feeders and double the
product, would only cost 800 additional.
This Press is extremely simple in all its
parts, does not weigh one-fifth so much as the
Hoe Press, and is built at one-twentieth the
cost of the latter. 1t is also more Improbable
requires far less power, (this and being run by
hand) and, having far fewer screws, wheels,
pinons, &C., would seem much less liable to get
out of order If it be all it seems, it must cre-
ate revolution in Newspaper Printing; but it
has yet to bear the ordeals of experience and
hostile criticism. The printers who scanned it
yesterday were strongly prepossessed in its ia
vor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

II is better to accomplish perfectly n very
small amount Of work, than to half do ten,times
as much
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

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??, 1852-07-21

FERRY 8' 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.
WM NJ. FERRY, JR., W., NJ p,
THOs. w. FERRY. W. W. rH""i'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

MALE FLIRTATToNs.--A man has no right to
sport with the feelings of young woman, tho
he stop short of positive promises. Vanity is
generally the tempter in this case; desire to
be regarded as being admired by the women-a
very despicable piece of vanity, but frequently
grealy mischievous, Notwithstanding. You do
not, indeed, actually in SO many words, promise
to marry; but the general tenor of your Ian
guage and department has the meaning. You
know that your meaning is so understood; and
if you have no such meaning-if you be fixed
by some preAious engagement WITH or greater
liking for another-if you know you are here
sowing the seeds of sappointment-and if you,
keeping your previous engagement or greater
liking n secret, persevere, in spite of the admo-
ntions of conscience, you are guilty of deliber-
ate deception, injustice and cruelty; you make
to God an ungrateful return for those endow-
ments which have enabled you to achieve this
inglorious and unmany triumph; and if, as is
frequently the case, you glory in such triumph,
you may have person, riches, talents, to excite
envy, but every justa humane man will ahhor
your heart. Cobbett.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

H. G. SMITH, Blacksmith All kinds of work
in my line done to order, and no trust for pay.
Shop south of G. b. Albees Tannery, Grand Ha-
ven Michigan,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

GILBERT g. CO., Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, and dealers in Produce,
Lumber, Shingles, Slaves &C., &C. Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

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??, 1852-07-21
Col. JNo. S. CUNNINGHAM, Phila.

MARBLEHEAD'S Rocky Town 1-WhC
that reads the following but will regret tha
Hogarth is no more. Shades of Hogarto, i
ye be anything more substantial than Il shad
ow, look upon this picture and renew your
youth. If by any power known in the spirit
world, things and appliances material can be
made subservient, in the hands Of mortals, tc
express thoughts, and array images pertaining
and belonging to the invisible enter the studio
of one of our terrestialS artists, in the silent
watches of the night, about the time that Ham
lets father was sent to air himself on the bat
Elements, and give us characteristic sketch oi
removed Marbehead.
Marblehead. My conscience! Here It's
stuck right out into the ocean, four miles from
Salem, cars every hour fare ten cents. What
an uneaven, undulating, waving pece of rock
it is on which the town is built. 1t is a place
of six thousand inhabitants, crowded into six
hundred acres of rock. No street in the town
has rod of straight on either side, nor foot
of level under it. No two buildings stand in a
line, nor any two on the same level, or rise TO
the same height The houses all stand behind
one another and no two face in the same or op-
poste directions.
The foundations Of some overlook the Chin
neys of others closely, and a plank from the
basement of a grocer will run into the attic OF
fish-monger. Every third building has its
longest corner stuck on to the sidewalk, anb
where the narrow way lodges a high rock, if
you look to its top, yon will see on it Il shoema-
ker's shop, looking like the bird of America u
gone to roost Climb that highest point where
is monument, and you readily understand
why the people are old-they do not die be-
canse there is no earth to bury them in. And
from this home of the dead is the best place to
view the unmitgated confusion into which the
houses of the living seem TO be thrown
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

IT. 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??, 1852-07-21

Gas lights were first used in London in 1907.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door west of IL. Grif-
fms Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

Q. B. ALBEE, Storage, Forwarding and Com
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??, 1852-07-21

GROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County Residence at Charleston
Landing Alendale Ottawa County, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S52,

-, - 49,
WHITE LAKE HOUSE, By Clements a Bow
ers. The proprietOrs having recently newly fit
ted and re-furnished this House, feel confident
that visitors and travellers will find this House to
compare favorably with the best in the State
The travelling community are invited to call.
HENRY MARTINI successor TO Ball & Martin.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchant.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
HENRY r.. WILLIAMS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchant, also Agent for
the Steamer AlgOma. Store House ut Grand
Rapids. Kent Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

WILLIAM ~ ANGEL, Register of Deeds, and
Notary Public for Ottawa County. Office over
III. Grifins store, Washington street, opposite the
Washington House. Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-21

HOYT g. POST, Clerk of Ottawa County. Of
flee over II. Grifin's store, opposite the Wash
inQton House.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-08-27

10 the aggressive and imperous spirit OF the "hgher.
law" element 10 The wing ranks, which rallies upon
General Scott and which has now, with characteristic
yigor and audacy, resolved upon open assault upon
Mr. Webster on the floor OF the Senate In estimating,
however, the relative force of the two wings OF the
whg party as headed respectively by Mr. Webster and
Mr. Fillmore, and General Scott and Mr.. Seward, il
should be borne in mind that the Sewarde force has re-
Gently, and upon the showing OF its chief organ-the
New York Tribune been hamsirung by the result Of
the Psburg convention II is not improbable indeed,
that this fact may have aided in producing that despera
lion which has manifested itself among the Seward and
Scott leaders by this unprecedented denuncauon oil Mr'
Webster by Mr.. Mangum on the floor oil The Senate
But this estimate OF the Webster force seems IN me
present STATE of The edss hardly necessary In order to
determine Mr. Websier's course. The @if.respect Of
Duniei Wsbser-his sense of personal character and
digaitv-now stands as a rock Of adamant bsDesa him
and any other policy than that Of declared hostility 10
The choie Scott movement.
To u.s. as mere spectators OF this between the two
wings Of the wing party the forces seem not unequally
matched la leadership at the South the Webster men
have undoubtedly the advantage In the same respect at
The North--slr Webster himself and Gen. Scott being
laid out OF the questionable superiority in courage, ga
gacy, and energy must. beyond doubt be awarded to
the managers and organs OF the Scott interest AT the
North the rank and file of the wings, organized,
are without much doubt for Scott rather than Webster.
All the South the rank and file, without regard
to organza are clearly for Webster against Scott
I, is not unlikely that few days will bring us new
Developments Mr. Mangum's declaration OF war must
precpi,a,e crisis which has been for time apparen,
and imminent