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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

The Buffalo Republic says During the past
week, as we are informed by Capt Spencer, of
Charlotte, the ice made out firmly into Lake
Ontario, distance Of some three miles from
te end Of the piers. 1t was beautifully clear
and about four inches thick, and made most
excellent resort for skaters. Such projection
of ice in the lake has never occurred within the
recollection of the Oldest inhabitant, and may
not be seen again for century to come.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

Two new steamers building for the Michigan
Southern Railroad Company at Buffalo, will be
launched as soon as the ice will permit. They
are to DO named Southern Michigan and North
ern Indiana. a ,9n
The May Fo,cer is ready to be re-aunchcd
and take her place between Buffalo and Detroit
with the opening of navigation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16
Democratic County Convention.

A County Convention of the delegates from the
several towns in the County Of Ottawa, will be
held at the School House, near SteePs Landing, i'm
the town of Tallmadgc, on Thursday, the 18th day
of April next at IL O'clock, NJ, for the purpose of
choosing two delegates to attend the State Con-
vention, to be holden at Detroit, on the 2Sth day
of April next Each town will be entitled to seats
in Convention as decided by the last Convention,
as follows =
Allendae, Il Chester, 2; Crockery, q George
town, / Holland, s. Iceland A; jamestown,
DIuskegon, 2; Ottawa, 2; Polkton. 2; Ravenna,
Spring Lake, 3; Tallmadge, 3; Wright, g.
NJ HARRIS,
III. ID. Posi-, , Co. Com
I'll pENNOYER
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

ESCAPE FROM JATL.-On Tuesday evening
last some twelve prisoners escaped from the
County Jail on Beauben street, by digging thro'
the wall and then walking out of the GATE
Among them was the murderer of Robinson at
Mackinac We do not learn that any of them
have been retaken by Sheriff Baldwin.
9h ecu Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

Our HARBoR GOING AHEAD.-Our Harbor
Committee, we understand, have let contracts
for piles and stone to the amount Of about six
thousand dollars.
The contracts to be fulfilled about the first of
june and some as early as the first day of April.
The contractors agree to take the bonds, issued
by the county and village, in payment.
We are glad to see the work go on any way,
but we think it would be better for all parties
to sell the bonds and pay for the labor and ma
terials in money. If "the present law is not
strict enough to make the bonds salable," it
should be amended at once. Such we believe
to be the public sentiment of the County.
[Sheboygan Nieuwsbode.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

~" The recent Charter Election in the
City Of Detroit, was a decided Democratic tri-
umph. COL JOHN H. HARMON, an old Demo-
crat and true-is elected Mayor by over 500
majority; and six of the eight Aldermen elect
ed are democrats.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

CoNTEMPTIBLE HoAx.-The despatch for
warded by telegraph, on Wednesday evening,
relative to L. Napoleon, to the morning papers,
turns out to be a foolish hoax, perpetrated by
some willing in New York, who deserves a
drubbng for his pains. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

LADIES KEEPsAKE.-The March number of
the Keepsake has fine steel engraving of Gen.
eral Warren taking leave of his wife and child
on the eve of the Battle of Bunker HILL" with
an article. Judicial Murder" The Exacting
Lover" Eris Spirit Record" poetry and
other articles of interest The publisher, John
s. Taylor, is unflagging in his exertons to make
the Keepsake worthy of extensive patronage.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

Our government has succeeded in purchasing
piece of ground from the Mexicans, at the city
of Mexico, for the building of an Americans
cemetery, in which large number of the SOL
diers and officers killed in the last war, are to-
be buried
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

The election in Milwaukee has resulted in
the triumph of the Peoples Ticket, in the main,
over the Ticket got up by the hunkers, Com
mercial Advertiser clique. The result is with
ering rebuke to something. Guess they desenv-
ed il. Kenosha Telegraph.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

WINcHELL NOT INJURED.-lt seems that the
telegraph was in error in announcing Winche' :,
the conjurer, to have been so seriously inJureo
as to be past hope of recovery; II was'a man
named Wetzel, who was thus hurt.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

BosroS, Feb %.
Three released Cuban invaders arrived hero
to-day. t..g s.r -.
$4,000 specie, stolen from the bank OF Mis-,
souri,, were found yesterday, buried in the sand
at Falmouth. q ti
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

HARPERs' MAGAzNE.-For $500 Harper a.
Brothers will furnish "any body" for they are
no respecter of persons, with twelve numbers
of their valuable Magazine, each containing
144 pages of closely printed matter. The
March No. is with us.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

An application for an injunction against bull
ding bridge across the river in Chicago, at the
foot of Lake street, has been refused by Judge
Drummond, who in his opinion declares that the
citizens of the State Of Illinois have the right
to the facilities of crossing navigablc streams,
if they do not erect a total obstruction
Kenosha Telegraph.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

Connors crest "Succor to the beleaguered,"
over the following:
CHARLES O'CoNoR.
From thirty ladies' of New York, in
honor Of his generous, able and resolute de-
fence of woman without MEANS a.
gainst unprincipled wealth, tyran-
ny and calumny.
The present was accompanied by the follow
ing note:
Dear Sir: Will You accept the accompanying
gift as expressing, only in a small measure, our
admiration and sense Of obligation for your no.
bic conduct towards one of our own sex.
But for your prompt and generous espousal
of Mrs. Forests cause, and the unflinching en-
ergy and endurance with which you conducted
it, her triumph over seemingly resistless injus-
tice and calumny probably never would have
been gained. We have sympathized with her
in her wrongs, and rejoiced with her in her vim
dcation; yet we ask your acceptance of this ex-
preston of our regard, not merely because you
were her champion, but because we feel that, in
indicating her character against what had al
most overwhelmed it, you raised wall of de-
fence around every home and freside in this
community, and that every woman's fair name
is safer by the example.
BY this, your most chivalrous defence of the
weak against the strong, you have won for your
self the admiring respect of the public at large,
and especially of the sex whose sentiments the
givers of this memorial believe they represent.
With two or three exceptions, we are person.
ally strangers to your client and yourself; but
we offer our sincere wishes for your happiness,
and remain, gratefully and respectfully, your
friends, THIRTY LADIES OF New YORK.
New York, Feb 25, 1852
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

by STEAM."-A little the neatest, fastest
and prettiest engine in the West, is the one we
have I" hitched" on to our big power press, to
help matters along little. The accomplished
machinist and engineer, Mr.. Johnson, who built
it for us, may well be proud of his job, as one
every way creditable to any mechanic in the
country. Steam is the fashion in these days,
and as the lady once remarked" One may as well
be out of the world as out of fashion," So we
60 by steam Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

gle question In reference 10 matter or TACT.
Your Washington correspondent, in your pa
per Of March Cd, gives rule, said to be a rule
Of the p. o. Department, for the protection of
letters of moment, which are so unfortunate as
to find themselves in the Dead Letter Office.
The question is, is the rule he gives authentic
Can we depend upon it! All will agree
that it is important, if true. Now sir would
not of course, be understood to question the
veracity of that gentleman, but he has not Civ
en- us his authority for the statement, and it
would rather seem, from his remark, that it was
mere rumor He remarks, But it is said here"
&c., that a new rule has been adopted. The
question is, is what SIS said here," j. e., in
Washington, the truth? For one | would like
to know.
Once more, will you tell us, or ask G ****e,"
or any body else who can tell, what course is
necessary to be taken to secure the return of a
letter thus preserved, and in the Dead Letter
Office? BY so doing you will oblge others be-
sides SEMELE
IS The following notice of the proceedings
at the funeral of the veteran KINN1soN, with the
Biographical sketch of him on our first page,
which we copy from the Gem Of the Prairie, of
the 2sth ult., will be read with interest.
There was perfect spontaneity of patriotism
exhibited by our citizens on the occasion of the
funeral of David Kinnison. The funeral Grafton
was delivered at the Clark ST. Methodist Church.
by Rev. Mr.. Raymond, of the Tabernacle Baptist
Church The remarks of the Rev. gentlemen
were principally confined to dissertation upon
the character of the Puritans from whom Mr.
Kinnison sprung, and historical sketch of his
life.
The funeral procession was formed short
time after four o'clock, on Clark Street, across
Washington, and was headed by Major Diversy
as Chief Marshal, and Assistants, followed by
the military Band, Firing Division, Hoarse, Pail
Bearers and Chaplain, Chief Mourners, Military
Companies in reversed order of rank, Mayor and
Council, Fireman, and citizens in carriages and
on horseback. The display was solemn and i'm
posing, and the effect was heightened by minute
guns which were fired by Capt. Swift's artillery,
during the march of the procession to the city
cemetry. The old veteran was buried as he had
desired in his last moments amid the rafting OF
musketry and the roar of the canon, which, dur
ing two wars, had been music to his ear. 1t was
display as creditabe to our citizens as it was
to the memory of him to whom it was devoted
An application for an Injunction against bull
ding bridge across the river in Chicago, ut the
foot of Lake street, has been refused by Judge
s.h sntN Hool hat bo
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

II is stated that negotiations are in progress
at Washington, for the purchase of Stewards
marble palace, to be fitted up for the New York
Post Office.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

The Ohio canals are to be opened on the goth
March.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-16

PRESENTATION TO Mr.. OCoNoR.-" Thirty la
dies of New York" have presented handsome
silver pitcher, richly chased, to Mr.. Charles o.
Conor, rs a mark Of their esteem and admiration
of the disinterestedness with which he conduct
ed the case of Mrs. Forrest, in the late divorce
trial. The pitcher bears the motto of Mr. o.
Connor's crest, "Succor to the beleaguered,' y
over the following.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27
GEORGIA LAND OFFICE CIRCULAR.

I'VE respectfully announce to the owners of land
w in the State of Georgia, that we have opened
office in this city, for the transaction Of General Land
Business. Both of US have been for several years.
engaged in the business, and familiar with titles
and qualities of land in the various parts of the State.
Our whole time will be devoted exclusively to the bu
siness, and we will SELL commission any lands that
may be entrusted to care, purchase for ind 4 ,
uais, lands that may be wanted by them in dheIehI
parts OF the State One of the partners will be con-
tnualy travelling in Vaous sections of the State, for
the purpose of examining and selling lands
Much time has been occupied and expense incurred
by Us, IN hhdng out the of uncutvated lands
in the State by the county records advertisements,
books ard other sources. All the names of own
ers thus far ascertane have been recorded opposite
the number Of the lands they own in the various
y district books keptin office. The record is still
efficient, owing in part to the fact that many of
county receivers have returned lands owned by in
diyGuas, without giving the number of the lots the
districts in which they are situated.
We therefore respectfully ask of those persons
whose numbers entered on the tax books, to
send US, by mail, list of them. The object 0fwhch
request, is to know where to find the when
application is made for to purchase them. We al
reaGy have on file, the numbers of many lots to be
purchased, the owners of which, yet, unknown.
There are many scattered lots in varions parts of
the State, and IN the lower counties bodies of
! ldld, Tor which there apparent claimants
Some of these owned by the drawers, or their
heirs, who have removed into Florida, Alabama, Mis-
sissipp Texas and other States, sold and now own
/ ed by nonresidents of Georgia.
We offer cur services to all persons in this and in
other States, who Georgia lands, and will
promptly give them any information they desire, rel
alive to their lands, and the disturbed undsturbed
validity of their titles. MORE & EDWARDS.
HENRY E. MOORE.
Jas. c. EDWARDS.
Reefreaces.--Hon. E. A. Nsbet, Mr.. N. c. Munroe,
Col. Pulaski Holt, Mr.. Edward Graves, Ce4 ]. D.
Watkins: Macon, Georgia. Robt. B. Haugllton; Tai
iahaSsee, Florida Charles II. Dupont esq; Quincy,
Florida. VIM. L. Harris, Geo. R. Clayton, Esqrs.;
Columbus Miss Dan'l Chandler, esq; Mobile. Ala.
Nathaniel w. Cooke esq; Montgomery, Ala. J. Har-
deman, esq. E4farlala, Ala. Hon. B. c. Franklin,
Texas. Gen. ]. Hamilton, 1SraS.
! Mecon, Ga. Oct 18th. 1852. dix
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27

unquiet days of aspiration, fond emotions, and I'M
dying love is laid before thee Know that for
years have nursed for thee a secret passion
Need tell YOU how such manly beauty moved
me how worshipped Ike sundower in the lu-
nd light OF these raven tresses; how my fond
heart was entrapped in The meshes of these mag
niticent whsk rs; how l wonld yield to the gov
ernmeu o .ta imperial; Thy manners SO modest,
so dehcate, enchanted me-joy to me--for thy
joy was my oy My heart is ever thine-takei il
but first cl nae snatch kiss from those ruby
lips"
The overwhelming feelings Of the delicate youth
were strong, and he tainted from excess ofioy.
Meanwhile the enamored maiden hung fondly over
him, and
Slowly the eyes of Samuel Smith opened--he
gazed wildly abont hm-then meeting the ardent
behind his handkerchief family faltered out, ..Ask
my ma
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27
Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Leather :lndsFindings!!
GEOR GN VIVIAN KzO OM.
(SuccEssoR TO A. CURTIS g. Coz

Successor TO A. CURTIS g. Coz
AS just received his Fall and Winter STOCK o.
IL GOODS in the above line. Having been manu-
featured principally order, he is prepared Offer
them his friends and customers at the very Lol0eS
tual men. He solicits an examination Of his stock
which comprises every quality of the finest and most
fashionable styles, consisting in part of
Gentlemens fine Calf sewed and pegged Boots,
Patent Opera and Congress Boots
Mems fine Calf and Kip Boots and Brogans,
Ladies Bronze and Drab Enameled Paroles,
Black Enameled and French Morocco and
Kid Parole and Jenny Lind Boots,
Black and Colored Cloth and Kid Caters,
Colored and Bronze toilet Slippers and Ties
Black Kid and Calf Buskns Wets & Turus
Misses Morocco Kid and Calf Boots and Shoes,
Boys and Childs Boots and Shoes, and fancy Shoes
of all descriptions
French Cloth Frock, Dress and Sack Coats,
{" Cataloneans and Fancy Cashmere do
Heavy Beaver, Pilot and Blanket Over-coats,
Boys and Youths Goats, Pants, and Suits,
Black Doeskin and Colored Cashmere Pants,
Satin, Silk, Cashmere, and Cloth Vests,
Shirts, Drawers, Understands, Suspenders & Gloves
Rich Silk Cravats, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs,
Carpet-bags and Trunks,
Fashionable Moleskin and Beaver Hats,
Napt Silver Mixed and Seal Hungarian do,
Black and White Cashmere and Wool Panama do
Mems, Boys and Youths Magyre Fancy do, of every
description.
Also-Mens, Boys Youths and Chlds Caps of all kinds
Columbus, Oct. 49, 1852. II:x
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27

.ist from farther attempts at descriptions of the al
most endless number and variety of unrivalled
beauties present on this occasion.
Thus the evening passed away, brilliant and
ioyous to last and at the witching hour OF
1,eat. win ne happiest impressions indelibly
.y.i Voau he minds and hearts of all and the ten
5.rot he warmest sentiments of each, expressive
,as lie aud happiness to the munfccnt giyer
IKE 5rni festival, the company gradually with
..H. ike the discerning scene in u dioramic rep.
la.aaon oi some prncoiy pageant of orienta
lruJeur
On he second evening similar display of ele
g,nce and beauty in the company, though on
smaller scale, and Of agreebeuess and llbcr;,y
on the part of the princey entertainer, to that o
the night before, were presented, and afforded a
corresponding degree Of pleasure TO all present
The spacious parlors and other apartments on the
first floor of the building, were filled with Joyous
assemblage, principally composed of young ladies
and gentlemen known to be fond OF dancing. Ihe
music was heard to much better advantage, than
on the proceeding evening and the rich attire,
and the flushed checks of the ladies-the latter
produced by the thrilling encountre Outright eyes
gushing sentiment, and sparkling wit, mingled
with the exercises in the dance few hours before
had lost none Of their elegance and sweetness or
this occasion. Aud, altogether, it was evident
that the company enjoyed higher degree of gen
une festal delight, than on the previous evening
Truly, call went merry a marriage bell, +" till
Vestal stars began to sing,
Bright Aurora's Matin hymn.
r. O. D.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27
administrators Not,cc.

THE undersigned administrator of the estate of A.
l V. Winter, deceased, i'll compliance with order
of the Probate court made at the October term, 1851
will sell to the highest bidder, the Courthouse dool
in the town of Columbus, ON Saturday the 18th day o.
November next the following described land, the prop
erty of Dr. A. v Winter deceased, on credit of one
two and three years, the purchaser giving bond and ap
Beginning at the half mile stake, between Sections
90, % and 26, hickory as a pointer, aud running
South S4S East to stake 3d. "a two oaks as pointers
thence South 50 West to a stake thence North 49I
West to a stake, gum pointer, thence North SO
West to stake, two gums pointers, thence North
IL West to section liBe thence North 80 Fast 81
to stake in the field, red oak pointer thence South
S,48 East TO stake thence North 81 East to close
first stake, all in Township Is, Range IS West con-
tanning 301 4l-l00 acres.
s. S. CRUTF
Sept %, 1864 asst Administrator.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27
Crsvgfortlsvslle Female Institute.

LOWNDES COUNTY, liISS.
THE citizens Of Charlottesville and its vicinity, be-
| leving that there exists want of more extend
ed educational facilities than those which are now of
ered have determined to build up, at that place, Fe
male Seminary, equal in resources for importing thor
ough, and liberal scholastic training to any similar
institution in the country, and to this end, the board
of Trustees pledge themselves to furnish the best in
struction in the whole curriculum of studies, which
are essential to high grade OF scholarship
In accordance with the wishes OF the community,
the Trustees have elected Principal Mr.. j. o. Nash
gentleman of experience in teaching, who will be
assisted by competent teachers in the various depart
ments of instruction.
A regular boarding establishment connected with
the Institute will be in charge of DR.. N f. Scales
who will make ample provisions for such young ladies
as may be sent to his
The first session will commence on the second day
of August next.
The CrawfordviIle Male Academy will be opened
for the reception of young gentlemen on Monday the
26th instant and will be conducted by Messrs A. J
QUINcHE and j. c.. WooD, as Principals, under the
supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Female
Institute. Messrs. Qunche and Wood are both gen
tlemen of the most liberal education and distinguished
reputation, and intend to make teaching permanent
profession.
(IFBoarding for young men can be had in the bes
| families convenient to the Academy.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
DR. ]. l.. EDMONDS, PRESIDENT.
REV. NJ PEYDoN Col. JNo M. LoWERY,
JOHN f. CARR, p H. WHITLocK,
DR.. JAMES BAIRD, MAJ JAS. H. G1LMER,
Col w. B. CAvANAH, DR.. N. +. SCALES
July, II, 1852. 24:om
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-11-27
WOman's Rights--A Story of Leap Year.

Sam Smith sat at home on a New Years day,
in dishabille His beard unshaven, his hair
uncombed, his long boots were unblacked, and
he was leaning back in picturesque attitude, with
his heels against the mantel-pece smoking cigar.
Sam thought to himself that, as this was leap year
how glorious it would be if the ladies would pop
the question in accordance with their ancient privi
leges.
AS he sat watching the smoke which so grace
fully curled, his fancy glowed with the idea, how
delightful it would be to have the dear creatures
fondling on him, and with their tender glances en-
dearing to do the agreeable.
AS he meditated, his heart softened, and he be-
gan to feel squeamsk sensibility diffuse his
feelings, and he thought he would faint with pro-
priety the first time lady should squeeze his
hand.
Rap, rap, rap, sounded at the door Sam peep
ed through The Venitian blinds.
.'Mercy I" exclaimed he, ''if taere isn't Miss
Jones--ani | an III dishabille, and looking like a
frigh; lo,t i-e 'ls! must go right away
and fix 1ig
A. NJ Jones entered, and
r,-.t r 1rW I'd h h soull wait
II T.. 3 ijsn 1gaasefiu goman's righ.>
r8.5w s .h, soa was Proliious, she de
..-r.,. .3.t.Ee a3san.age thereof. and do lit
t .,,,,r..es 1a hlf awn hook 1t was one OF wo
mans nr.. le,ss, whca mad been usurped by tn
,vraa5 nan and she determined to assert he
rah. ln spite Of She hollow forma'ies of the falls
sySt5Iu ri society
Dearest. how beautiful you look, aceompa,
ayny h5r words with glance Of undisgulaed ad
nlra.I0n.
spare The bushes of modest young man.
said sam applying the cambria to his face TO hla
his confusion
NAY, my love, why so coy ?" said Susan
''.urn not away those beautiful eyes, dark as JET
- 1T i II,
OF fond affection. Here let us rest" said she
drawing him to the sofa ''there, with my arr
around thee, will protect my true affection"
''Leave me, oh leave r murmured Sam
'think pfmy youth and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES m
palpitating heart"
Leave thee p said Susan pressing him close
: her, 'nsyerunti the story Of restless nights, I