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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

Power OF THE Passive extract the fol-
lowing sound and pithy sentiments from an able
article in the ". Y. Times:
1t were a curious history to trace the art OF
communicating knowledge from the ancient
manuscript duplicated by the pen through tedi.
Gus hours, to the ponderous printed tome and
thence, through the various ages, to the nimble
paper of the present day. Thousands peruse
the daily issues, and are thus acquainted with
the current events Of the globe, who would
rarely ope the leaves ola book. Dust is allow
ed to gather on the huge volume. Men prefer
the newspaper, easily taken up, and easily laid
down, ever at hand, ever fresh, and containing
all that is known, for into its columns is press
ed the essence of books and much that books
do not contain. They are the worlds ledgers,
and post their readers up each day. Men do
not feel prepared to plunge into the tide of bu-
siness till they have seen what has taken place
during the previous day and night in their
city and country and whatthe last steamer has
brought from California, England &c. lnstan-
ces of valor, great and good deeds, new ideas,
are collected from different countries, and reach
the general mind. When roguery shows its
head it is branded, and the people warned. 1t
an earthquake rumbles, if star is discovered,
murder is perpetrated, a battle fought, mon
arch dethroned, railway opened, or an election
concluded, the mails are Immediately freighted
with the intelligence, and the tables OF the
reading rooms groan under its weight.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

HENRY GRIFFIN, Dealer in Staple and fam
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??, 1852-07-28

FERRY d SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions, Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, CrOckery and Medcines-also man
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of Lumber.
Water Street, Grand Haven.
VIM M. FERRY, JR., W., NJ Fanny
THOs. w. FERRY. ' "'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

DONG NoTHING.-The New York Tribune
publishes tables from which it appears that 204
officers in the navy have been entirely unem-
ployed for periods varying from five to ten
years LOG have done nothing for ten years
and over; SO had rest and ease for more than
20 years; and two captains have enjoyed unin-
terrupted repose for more than 30 years; all
these receiving their pay and emoluments, and
yet not performing days duty in all the time
mot even shore service in navy yards. 1t ap-
pears that 2l6 officers are now waiting orders.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S52.

WILLIAM HENDRICK, Dealer i'm ready made
Clothing; can suit the most fastdious. both as
to price and quality. Call at the first door below
j. T. Davis Tailor shop, Washington street.
Grand Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

Mr.. Clay leaves three sons and no daughters.
Thomas was with HIM when he died; James is
engaged in business at st. Louis, and John, the
youngest resides at Ashland, with his mother,
who is in somewhat better health than OF late.
Mr.. Clay had altogether twelve children
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

WASHINGTONHOUS 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.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

L. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
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??, 1852-07-28

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??, 1852-07-28

Girls, don't think another thought about catch
ing beaux and getting married till you are
thoroughly acquainted with the management of
the kitchen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

@. 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??, 1852-07-28

r. 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??, 1852-07-28

r. w. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, will attend
promptly to collecting and all other professional
business intrusted to his care once over IL.
GrifHns Store, opposite the Washington House,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

WHITE LAKE HOUSE, BY Clements & Bow
ers. The proprietors having recently newly fit
ted and re-furnshed 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
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

The Boston Post says that two kinds of eggs
are used in making the beverage called Tom
and jerry" namely; hens eggs and nutm-eggs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

GILBERT S- 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??, 1852-07-28

HOPKINS8' 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??, 1852-07-28

G. DAVIS & 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??, 1852-07-28

Since the liquor law came into force in Me-,
great quantities of bottles, labelled "Day and
Martins Backing" have been imported into
that State, and yet it is not observed that the
boots are clearer than before.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

M. b. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, Solicitor in Chancery and Circuit Court
Commissioner for Ottawa County. Office first
door west of H. Griffiin's store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

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??, 1852-07-28

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??, 1852-07-28

III G. SMITH, Blacksmith. All kinds of work
i'm nv 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??, 1852-07-28

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??, 1852-07-28

JAMES PATTERSON. Painter and Glazer.
House. Sign and Ornamental Painting done at
Grand Haven. All orders will be promply atten-
ded to. by leaving word at this office. Shop at
Grand Rapids Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

Truant boys very seldom make honest, pros
porous or useful men.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball & Martin.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchant.
Grand Rapids, Mich gan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

IT. MERRILL Boot and Shoemaker. Boots
and Shoes neatly repaired and all orders prompt
Iy attended to- Shop one door below the Wash
ington House, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door west OF Ii. Grif-
fms Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

GROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County. Residence at Charleston
Landing, Alendale, Ottawa County, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

,HOYT G.. POST, Clerk of Ottawa County. Of
flee over II. Griifn's store, opposite the wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

WILLIAM ". ANG Ell, Register of Deeds, and
Notary Public for Ottawa County. Office oyer
H. Grifhn's store, Washington street. opposite the
Washington.House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-07-28

HENRY PENNOYER. Treasurer of Ottawa
County Officc over III. Griffiin's Store, opposite
the Washington House.
The daily union., 1852-12-31
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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

The following mysticism appeared
lately in the advertising columns Of tie
London Times: lit is enough one
man alone upon the ear,l have l found
noble. Away from me forever. Cold
heart and mean spirit you have lost
what nlilions-empires-could not have
bought but which a single word trust
fully and robly spoken might have
made your own to all eternity. Yet
are you forgiven, depart in peace l rest
in my Redcemer.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10
Vote on the COStitutiOn.

There appears to be an unaccounta-
bic misapprehension abroad as regards
tho dav on which the vote is to be TAX
en- on the adoption or rejection of the
new Constitution. The following ar
ticle from the Constitution itself will
we suppose set the matter at rest as it
will be seen the day fixed is the Cd
November at the same time that the
vote for Presidential electors will be ia.
ken.
Arr. $50. Immediately after the
adjournment of the Convention the Gov
ernor shall issue his proclamation d.
recting the several officers Of this S;a.e
authorized by law to hold elections for
members of the General Assembly to
open and hold pol! in every parish Of
the State at the places designated by
law, upon the first Tuesday Of Nov
next for the purpose oftaking the sense
of the good people of this State in re-
gard to the adoption or rejection Of this
Constitution aud it shall he the duty
of said officers to receive the votes Of
ali persons entitled to vote under the
old Constitution and under this Consti-
tuition. Each voter shall express his
opinion by depositing in separate box
kept for that purpose ticket whcreon
shall be written "the Constitution ac-
cepted." Or "the Constitution rejected
or some such words as will distinctly
convey the intention of the voter. At
the conclusion of said election which
shall be conducted in every respect as
the general State election is now con-
Quoted the commissioners designated
to preside over the same shall careful
ly examine and count each ballot SO
deposited and shall forthwith make due
returns thereof to the Secretary of
State ip conformity to the provisions of
the existing law upon the subject Of
election.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

The affection with which the mere
fact Of helplessncss and dependence
fills the heart Of woman is the di.
vinest of her nature. Is there more
Low ely sight on earth, than the de.
votion of "a daughter to an aged, per-
haps peevish, parent, sinking into a
second chi'dl.ood or Of mother to q
sick,y, deformcd, and perhaps imbc-
Gle child. WHO is an offence and burden
10 every one besides
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

CUBA.-The Journal Of Commerce
has adviccs from Havana to the 11th
ult. Among other things its cores
pendent says
BY new police regulations, an officer,
in addition to the Custom House In.
speciors, is placed or board Of every
American vessel, to see that no papers
are carried on shore, and no Filibustcra
materials struggled in or out. Addi-
tional secret police officials are placed
on board the steamer to remain during
their stay in port.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

A gentleman with a glass eye was
about to exercise the right Of suffrage
in Baltimore, when he was accosted by
a political opponent. with, Il say, Mis-
ter, what are youdoing here? you cant
vote, you're not natural eysd The
joke was taken in good part, and crea-
ted general merrilnent.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

Cigars--We see it stated in the
Sandwich Island papers that tobacco
seed from the Island of Cuba have been
planted in these Island and the account
states that the crop is rot only album
dant but that the cigars manufactured
from the tobacco are Of the finest
quality and flavor equal in every res
pect to the best rcsalias Of Havana
These Islands are We believe in about
the same latitude as Cuba
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10
The Irving House at New York

The Irving House at New York has
passed from the proprietorship and
occupancy of the Messrs. Towards to
that of Mr.. William II. Burroughs.
late of the Franklin House, Philadel-
phia. BY this transaction, 100000
changed hands, that sum having been
paid for the furniture and for lease
Of the premises for term of years
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

THE DUKE or WrLLrSGToN.-Most 0.
the current biographies of the Duke Of
Wellington unite in the statement that he
was born at the Castle Of Dcngan, county
Meath, in Ireland, on the 1st of Mry 1863.
Yet the London Times states that neither
the exact time nor the place are Known
It is certain that he was born in Ireland, in
1869, but neither the month or day are GER
tair The register Of the city of Dublin
show, that he was baptized there, Oh the
9Oth of April. 1869, one day before that
which the biographers assign as his birth
day, and great distance from Deugan
Castle Pirayune.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

MELANCHOLY iNFEEENcE.--:I declare
Mr. Goldthumb, Il seems you have read
every in,ng." why ina am, after work.
Ing thirty years as a trunk-naker. 'twould
be to my shame il didn't know something
Of the literature of my country"
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

The Hon. Thomas Barring, of the house
Of Barring Brothers, in London, and II. B.
Mildmay, Esq, nephew OF Lord Ashbur-
ton, lave arrived i'll this city, and taken
apartments al Wiiard's Hotel Washing
ton Republic, Pm ,sttiDO
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

The Caue Of the Wimds.-This curiosity
so little visited until recently is thus de-
scribed by young lady Of Savannah Ca,
| in letter from Niagara Falls.
The cave is under the American fall. It
is only with year oftwo that any one
has been under on the American side but it
is thought more safe and far better visiting.
We went down the Biddle staircase and
stopped at small house to prepare for our
expedition. Instead Of giving us dress Of
oil cloth they gave us pantalets Of flannel
and little flannel jacket which came only
little below the waist. We were SO aw-
fully shocked at our appearance when the
toilet was completed, that we all agreed to
retain part Of our clothing so we each put
on skirt, but were sorry enough afferward,
for the wind blew it about and they were
very much in the way. In going under the
fall you decend two stairs, one of which is
quite perpendicular. When reached the
bottom Of the stairs with the guide, the
wind was SO powerful that could not keep
my footing, and the water fell in such tor.
rents that was tempted to so back, but
being reminded that kept our companions
back, hurried on with the guide so that I
almost lost my consciousness. In a short
time we came out on the other side OF the
small fall, and took our seats on the rocks
between that and the larger fall. AS soon
as our eyes got accustomed to the mist, we
were amply repaid for our trouble.
We were seated almost in front of the
falls, and in looking between them we saw
two beautifully brilliant rainbows, forming
complete circles, one within the other
The laundering Of the cataract was tre-
mendous, and the spray was so thick that
il seemed as though we were really seated
in the fall.
On our return the wind was even strong
or than before. but we had become more
accustomed to it. At the top OF the stairs
we turned and saw another rainbow.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

ALARMING STATE OF THlNGs.-An Ore
gon correspondent of the New York Com
mercial Advertiser, in speaking Of the
famous Oregon land law, which gives a
mile square of land to every actual settler
married before certain date-says that it
set the whole country astir and every body
got married that could. The scarcity of
manageable females, however, was such
that in some instances girls of IA, ~, AID
even II years Of age, were married in order
to secure the land perquisites
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

SPALDING & ROGERS
91H9U@
And Great European and American
AMPHlTHEATRE,
Will he exhibited in this City. on board the
FLOATING PALACE,
ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY THE
18th and 18th Of October.
With an overwhelming Troupe Of Native
and Foreign performers selected from Cir
cnsses Of Paris, London, Vienna, New York,
Philadelphia and Boston
FROM ECRoPE-Mons. Buoit. Marianne
Young Aymar, lie Jeune Beurthe. Mons.
lie Water Lee, Mad lie Waiter Lee. Lee
Pantomine Troupe. Mile. Rosalthuc, Mas
ter Jean and Estaphe.
FRoN AMERICA Miss Rosaline Stickey,
John Gossin. F.. l.. Perry. c. Crosby. John
Smith. Bill Lake, II. p. Madigan. D. w.
Stone. Mesdames Lake and Perry.
This Leviathan of the deep surpasses all
Theatres in the country, in elegance, spa
cOlisness and snptnousnpss with
1000 CANE Arm CHAIRS. 500 CUSH-
IONED. AND 900 GALLERY SEATS,
and an elaboration of luxury in all its ap-
pointments. abolishing the bodily torture
nseparable from Circus canvases; limbs
cramped bv crowds and hard narrow seat
boards. bruises from jogging knees and el-.
bows. suffication from intolerable heat and
i'll ventilation. or exposure to drenchins
rains and cutting winds. The approach of
the CIRCUS FLEET will be announced
by cannon and the stirring peals Of the
chime Of TWENTY BELLS.
The orchestra consists Of a Huge carHE.
ORAL ORGAN OF GREAT POWER. combining
the effects Of a Brass. String and Rend Band,
under the artistic effhrts of The celebrated
organist HERR Carl FURHMAN Six
ty gas lets and gas sconces with banners and
pendants from the lofty ceiling, and orna.
mental galleries inside. and
DRuMMoND, BENGAL. ELECTRIC AND Lo-
coMorIvE LlGnrs OrTsrpE-all of gas,
manufactured bv miniature gas works on
board. renders the whole affair not only in.
describably brilliant. bat as accessible at
night as in the day time.
TPRICEs OF ADMISSION unpa-
ralelled outlay required to complete this
grand Circus Flotilla, and the exorbitant
salaries exacted BY the FOREIGN STARS
have rendered the following scale of
prices indispensable to sustain the enter
prise. Dress Circle, fa|l arms chairs and
nnmbereh 81 90. Family Circle, (all
cnshoned) 50 cents. Gallery % cents
Children and servants half price to Dress
Circle and Boxes
W-The arm chairs may be secured at the
ticket Office on board sept 20-15ts.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

In speech at Boston. recently. Col. Wei
Ter. Of Ohio. playfully alluded to the terrible
consequences of the present tariff. He
said he had been among the ruins-the
New England Manufactories-an they ,cere
HE most splendid ruins he ever sane.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

GRAVEYARD ExclrEMENT. For
the last two q three weeks, considera-
BE excitement has existed in Phila-
delthia. on account Of the examining
and exposure Of the remains Of a nam.
Der of the dead IN the graveyard be.
longing to the congregation Of st..
Augustine's Church, which has been
sold by the trustees, who notified tho
friends and relatives Of the diseased to
disinter their remains. No attention.
however. was paid to the notice, and
the digging up Of the graveyard pro-
cceded until popular excitement be.
came SO great that the authorities
were compelled to interfere, and cause
the excavation to be suspended for the
present.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-10-10

THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE UPON THE
CONTINENTAL correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Ledger, writing from
Tamaqna, Pa, gives an account Of a
mechanical curiosity-the first locomo-
tive run npon this eontinent--which, it
appears, is still in existence, and now
performing duty in the valley of Sohuyl'
kil.