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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
THE HOME JOURNAL.

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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

. HERIFF SALE.-By virtue of an execution Is
- sued out of the Circuit Court of the County
of Ottawa and to me directed and delivered, a.
gainst the goods and chattels lands and tenements
of William X. Fliestra, Jakobus Schraader, Piebe
Klaver and Gerrit Klaver, and in favor of Hen
Dirk Meengs, have levied upon all the right, title
and interest of the said defendants of in and to
the following property, to wit: Lot number one
az, lot number two (2), lot number three 90, lot
number four a. lot number five (5), lot number
six CO., lot number seven Cd, lot number eight
(S), lot number nine (9) and lot number ten QOl,
all in block number one %, in the village of Ho-
land, Ottawa County, and State of Michigan !;
which shall expose for sale at public auction as
the law directs 10 the highest bidder at the Court
House, i'm he village of Grand Haven, on Thurs
day, the twenty ninth day of April next, Mt one
o'clock in the afternoon of that day. Dated Grand
Haven, March 3, 1852. l7w37.
ASA A. SCOTT, Sheriff.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
I Boston Olive Branch.

TUBULAR TUNNEL.-M Horeau, a Paris arch
itect, proposes to lay railway in the bed of the
sea between England and France. The road is
to be enclosed in tube similar to that which
crosses the Menai Strait-and, if we understand
the particulars, the tube is to be fastened down
in it's bed by huge iron pins at intervals of a
mile throug hout the twenty-one miles of its
submarine course-which pins will perform the
further service of carrying lights on their
heads at night to warn ships against anchpring
over the railway. NJ. Horeau estimates the cost
of the scheme at fourteen millions sterling.
Scientific American.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

WORK IF YOU WOULD RIsE.--Richard Burke
being found in revere shortly after an extraor-
binary display of powers in Parliament by his
brother Edmund Burke, and questioned by a
friend as to the cause, replied, Il have been
wondering how Ned has contrived to monopolize
all the talents of the family; but then again re-
member, when we were at play he was always
at work." The force of this anecdote is increas-
ed by the fact that Richard Burke was consid-
cred not inferior, in natural talents to his BROTH
err. Yet the one rose to greatness, while the
other died comparatively obscure. Don't trust
to your genius, young men, If you would rise,
but work work!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
FORGIVENESS.
BYJ. EDMoNsToN.

When on fragrant sandal-tree
The woodman's axe descends,
And sbe who bloomed so beauteously,
Beneath the weapon bends;
Fen on the age that wrought her death,
Diving. she breathes her sweetest breath,
AS If to token in her fall,
Peace to her foes, and love to all
How hardly man this lesson learns,
To smile aud bless the hand that spurns,
To see the blow, to feel the pain,
And render only love again
One had it-but He came from Heaven;
Reviled, rejected and betrayed,
No curse He breathed, no plant he made,
But when in deaths dark pang ne signed,
PRAYED for his murderers and died.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!!
The EItnn Insurance Company of Utica, N. ".
CAPITAL STOCK, S125,OOO.

TTNIIE undersigned having been appointed agent
l. for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds of
buildings, Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
and transportation against loss or damage by fire.
Also, Steam Mills. Lumber Yards Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, at low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
yine Department Office, Wafer street. Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan. WILLIAM NJ. FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

"Men talk in raptures," says Wtherspoon,
"of youth and beauty, wit and sprightiness !;
but after seven years union, not one Of them is
to be compared to good family management,
which is seen at every meal, and felt every hour
in the husbands purse"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
Notice TO Township Oniccrs

EOR sale, at the Comfy Clerks Office, a lot of
II very neat and convenient check order books,
for the use of Township Officers. The forms are
on good paper, and we'll bound. Every town
ought to be supplied Apply soou or they will
be gone.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

An innocent young sportsman hereabouts, in
order to shoot squirrel or the top of tall
tree, climbed another one near by; and on being
asked the reason for so foolish freak, said that
he didn't want to strain bis gun by lone shot
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

EAh1ckcrDOckeE IuVS"Zlhs-EIhCe AAeWuceu''
The Knckcrbocker Magazine, edited by Louis
Gaylord Clark, will commence its 39th volume with
the number for January, 1852. With the New Vol
ume the price will be reduced from FtCe TO Three
Dollars year, or % cents per number. The con-
tents of the Knickerbocker are entirely original,
and its character is sufficiently established to rem
der any remarks upon it unnecessary. The pub
Usher has been led to reduce the price of subscrp
ton from II knowledge of the fact that thousands
who wished to read the Knickerbocker were kept
from its perusal solely on account of the expense,
and he believes that many more who purchase
without regar6 to quality, so much as quantity,
vii! by a low price be induced to become acquain-
ted with KnickerbOcker, and thus become its
steady patrons. There will be no change in the
form size or character of the Magazine except
change always continued for the better. The terms
will be in future
Three Dollars per annum, strictly in advance
TO Clubs of Ten, 50 80 each
booksellers, Dealers and Postmasters are requir-
ed to act as Agents, to whom liberal commission
will be allowed.
Specimen numbers sent gratis, on application
postpaid. Letters containing remittances and all
business communications should be addressed,
postpaid TO Samuel Hueston, No 139 Nassau ST.,
New York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

Affections to the Christian, is like rain to the
earth when parched with drought, it moistens
and melows the surface, and gives chance for
:lic tender plants to spring up and grow.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

A Superior article of Ladies Kid Gloves as well
N as silk and Lisle do. for sale at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

Peoples ideas of comfort are various. A eel
ebrated hangman in England, showing the gall
lows attached to Newgate, observed to the by
ISLANDERS he had hung twenty persons on it at
one time. Some one suggested that /" it was
too small" "Oh no, bless you," said the hang
man., twenty-five could swing on that very
comfortably"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

Some one has laid on our table the following
memorandum:
a" Americans, yesterday was the fourth of
March at the White House-one year from that
day will be March forth :"
What does it men! TBuf FIX.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

TNSURANCE-Thc undersignedis agent for the
i HARTFORD AETNA and PROTECTION INsU-
RANCE COMPANIES. The companies are possess
ed of a large surplus capital, reserved solely to
meet losses, and by their fair, honorable and
prompt payment of all damages for which they
have been LIABLE and their well tested ability have
placed themselves at the very head of all Insurance
Companies. Each of them recently paid to the
citizens of st. Louis one hundred and forty thou
sand dollars, without requiring them to wait the
sixty days to which their rules entite them. These
He is also, agent for the TRENTON Insurance
Co., which divides its profits among the insured
This is new company and is doing heavy bust
ness The undersigned Is also, agent for the NEW
YORK LIFE AND TRUST COMPANY, which ranks
among the most able and safe institutions of the
kind i'm the world. +. III. Cunning.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23
Fire Fire Fire 30!


FrankHa Fire Insurance Company Of New York
at Saratoga. Cdpitdl-S2O0,0OO.
THE undersigned having been appointed agent
for the above Company, is prepared to insure
Dwelling Houses, Warehouses, Churches, School
Houses, Stores Hotels, Livery Stables, Barns,
Lumber Yards, Machine Shops Tanneries, Saw
mills, Merchandise, Household Furniture, &C.. at
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company HENRY GRIFFIN
CAWING ON SHARES.-The subscriber will
- saw during the season of 1852, 100000 feet
of best quality pine logs, for one half He$w
receive the logs in RATS, ut any point on Lake Mus
kegon and deliver the lumber on the dock, at his
steam mill He has also siding machine. in OPP
Grafton which he will run at the same rate, in con-
necton with his saw mill 96m.G
Muskegon, Sept /, 1851. GEORGE RUDDINAN.
HNO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. (flour and Nos. "a
i Refined Borax, SalammOniac and Prussiate of
Potash for sale at the Mill Point Drug store.
NANCY Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Black Satin
IL and fancy Vestings of various styles and
qualities at +. Sous.
duck Wheat Flour, just received and for sale
ID at FERRY Sons.
ITO BUII,DERS.-I have now on hand good as
4 sortment of sash, nails of all sizes, glass; put
ty, door locks ard handles, butts and screws &C.,
which will sell extremely low fcr cash. Call and
see. &. Il. AgBEE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

Politeness is the expression of social virtues
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

DUCK Wheat Flour, just received and for sale
ID at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

FANCY Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Black Satin
II and fancy Vestings, of various styles and
qualities ut L. Sons.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-02

ter's edge. The car, at its nearest end was
about 25 feet from the shore; the water
was deep and running very swiftly. Boards
were found upon The beach, but nooe of them
were long enough. Aher half az hours hard
work. dead trunk ola hemlock Tree was shov-
ed into the last window and the end resting
npon the shore. With the aid of lhs bridge
was built. upon which those able 10 walk were
led. and those Too much frozen 10 move were
carried. An axe was procured and holes GU,
through The roof and one afirr anoher ofihe
unfortunate passengers were lifted out.
II was one Of The most thrilling scenes ev-
or imagined. A young eirlwas drawn up. and
NJ once began TO plead thar her mo,her might
be saved husband begged for his wiie's res
ene-iriend struggled 10 save friend. An old
lady Of seventy years was drawn out Of the wa
ter inse nsible, but she afterwards revived. Up
on getting the sufferers ashore. the only way 10
get them 10 place of relief was TO put ropes
Around their bodies under their arms. and draw
them directly mp ihe precipice. The severe
cold incapsciaied them f,r raising hardly fin
ger 10 aid themselves. The hair and garments
of the ladies were frozen stiff as as they
were drawn our Of The wafer in the car. Ooe
man, by the anne Of Hyatt. was quito dead
when taken from the ice. The sufferers (vonn-
ded dreaiTully some of them. and all more or
less bruised,) were taken into the two remain
ing cars and there made as comfortable as they
could be- chilled through, with dripping gar
menis. Though Two ar thee persons were
said In be missing, il was thought best 90 come
on with the wounded. and they were LEFT some
fIhem al points upon tho route and those able
and willing to do so continued their journey TO
New York.
The immediate cause Of the accident was
The breaking of rail at the curve. Ii is the
general opinion of the passengers that the cars
were not moving Easter than twenty miles an
hour. Whether that was a prudent rate Of
speed NJ a sharp curve upon The edge of such
precipice, the public can Judge. But what
can be said n exrenuaiion of The facb that the
sigoal-rope connecting with the engine did not
run through the last two cars?-Whep the ac-
cident began. dozen men made rush for the
bell cord and il was not To be found. Judge oC
our disappointment, our horror. when IL was
known, in an instant. that we had no means ol
preventing the ruin that seemed inevitable -
Several have since said that they remarked be-
fore the occurrence that there was This neg ect
Let there then be Thorough investigation, and
let us know who was thus cnlpable. The con-
ducror was in the last car himself and could
instantaneously have rDng the bell al the en-
gine, and those in the next car could have done
so. This carelessness is deeply felt by The
done TO the dead and wounded. but 10 all
whose lives have thus been periled. K. s. s.
D., No. 292 Fourth 81.
Two persons were killed and about twenty
wounded.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-02
The Future Wives Of America.

From Mrs. Els lectures addressed 10 The
young ladies Of England. We give the following
extract. which may he read with profit by ev-
eiy American female, mothers as well as
daughters =
'My p,et'y little dears, you are no more fit
for " sIrinony than puIlet is To look after a
family of fourteen chickens. The truth ~. my
dear girls, want, generally speaking, more lib
efy aud less fashionable restraint; more kiich-
en- and less palloi. more leg exercise aud less
sofa; more making puddings and less piano;
moro fiankness aud less mock modesty more
breakfast aud less hustle. I like the buxom,
hIgit eyed rosy checked. fnll-bressted. boun-
cling lass, who can darn s'ockiogs. make her
own frocks, mend trousers, command n regi-
ment cf pots aud ket,es. milk The cows, feed
the pigs. chop wood, and shoot a Wild duck. as
well ss the duchess OF Marlborough, or the
queen of Spain aud be a lady wiihal in the
drawing rooT. But as for your pining
wasp wasted music-murdering novel-devouing
daughters of fashion aud idlruess. with your
consumption led shoes, silk stockings. and
calico shifts. you Won't do for the future wives
aud mothers Of England
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-02

TERRIBLE AcciDENr ON TuE Nrw YoRK
AND EgE RAIL RoAD-Loss of life Tho
most tct,lble accident which has vet occurred
upon tie Erie Railroad. befei The train com.
ing to New York yesterday morning. The
writer of this account was an eyewitness and
participant in the thrilling scene. and will brief
ly sketch what came under his notice.
WheD The engine, with a baggage car and
four passenger cars aitarhcd, had come 10 u
short curve M The road. about two miles west
Of Equiauuk, those of Us who were in the next
To the last wcie suddenly started from our
seats, thrown hilher and ihhher by that pecu-
liar j"lting motion, which is welt knuwn :" The
experienced as indicating that The car is of the
track. We weie drawn over tbs slecpers for a
distance Of forty rods. expecting every instant
that ,hc car would IalI 10 pieces. The stove
was at once upset, and the Goals scattered in
every direction, binding our eyes with snake
and ashes, When the engine was stopped, up
on rushiug 10 the door, The first sight thar met
our view WIS the Delaware fivei rushing by,
directly boncaih, al the foot Of walled preci-
picr, 1T AZ least ,hiuy feet in height. The
neu mument the conductor ofIhe train came
drifting by upon = cake Of ice. calling Tor help,
and assuring us that he had already fallen ihro'
the crumbling foohoId two or three times. A
short distance behind him was q passenger in
a similar situation. The ice was drifting a, the
rate of five miles an honr. and j, required FAST
running 10 keep in a line with them. Ropes
were procured from tie engine, and after some
miruiers of fearful suspense. With the aid Of y
skiff and n boa,d thrown TO one Of them TO be
used as a paddle. they wete both rescued in a
helpless condition. BY this lime. we learned
that the passenger ca, behind rs. the last OF
the train, was just the other side Of the curve.
thrown entirely into the Delaware River, with
all who were in il. We hastened TO the spot,
and o thirty feet below US was the car, almost
buried under the waer, and the poor creatures
within were ,hursiing their arms Out OF the
windows calling for help. Two or three oi
them had crawIed upon The roof and were be-
seeching Us TO save them. The scene at first
seemed TO strike us dumb with horror. The
smooth walled precipice could no, be descen-
ded. We we're obliged TO 60 little further
up the river. where there Is no wall. but only q
gravel bank, aud there slide down to the wa.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-02
Benefit Of Newspapers.

A school teaches, who has been engaged .
long time in his profession, and witnessed the
influence of newspaper on The minds Of a
family of children, writes as follows:-
have found il to be a universal fact without
exception, that those scholars of all ages, and
both sexes, who have had access TO newspapers
al boue, wheu compared 10 those who do not
aie:--
lst Better readers. oxce!ing In emphasis
and pronunciation, and consequently reading
more understandIngly.
2nd. They are better spoilers. and define
words with greater ease and accuracy.
Sd. They obtain practical knowledge of
Geography. in almost half the time that il Ie .
qnires others. az The Newspapers has made
them familiar with all the important places.
nations, governments and doings on the globe.
4th. They are better gramariaus, for having
become familiar with every variety Of styles in
the newspapers from the common place adv.r-
iisement, to the iinshc1 and classical oratiop
of the statesman, they more readily compre
hend the meaning Of the text. and consequent.
ly analyze its construction with greater accu.
facy
5lh They write better compositions using
better language, containing more thoughts
more clearly and commercially expressed.
9Th. Those Young men who have been rea-
deis Of newspapers for years. are always found
taking the lead in the debating society. exhib-
ting more extensive knowledge upon great
er variety OF subjects. and expressing their
views with greater huency, clearness and cor.
rectoess, in the use of language