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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

To THE PoNT!--A brave veteran officer, re-
connoitering battery, which it was necessary
to storm, laconically answered the engineers,
who were endeavoring to dissuade him from the
attempt" Gentlemen, you may say and think
what you please all know is, that the Amer
lcan flag must be hoisted on the ramparts to-
morrow morning, for have the orders in my
pocket" '
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

OUR STEAMsHPs-It is believed that the Pc
tltlon OF Il. K. Collins, for further increase of
government support to his splendid line of
steamships, will meet with a most favorable
consideration in Congress, and that the whole
amount OF relief requested will be granted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

The maiden wept, and I said, Why weepest
thou, maiden?" She answered not, neither did
she speak, but sobbed exceedingly; and Iagain
asked, "Why weepest thou :" when she said,
"What's that TO yoii--mind yostr o,st business p
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02
Notice 90 To,ynship Oaicers.

NOR SALE at the Comfy Clerks Office lot of
II very neat and convenient check order hooks,
for the use of Township Officers. The forms are
drawn up in a correct and careful manner, printed
on good paper and well bound Every town
ought 10 be supplied. Apply soon. or they will
be gone.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

When your wife begins to scold, let her take
it out. Put your feet up costly over the fire.
place-loll back in your chair--light one of
your best cigars and let the storm rage on. Say
nothing-make no answer to anything.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

False happiness is like false money, It passes
Tor a time as well as the true, and serves some
ordinary occasions; but when it is brought to
the touch, we find the ghtness and alloy, and
feel the loss. Tpona
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Home without wife is a strange land, a
head without brains, IA heart without conscience,
a ship without Sails an ocean without waves,
world without religion, heaven without a
God.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Every heart has some preigured, ideal choice
certain qualities of form, of expression, of en-
dowment, which this ideal Of object presents as
supremacy desirable.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

The Knickerbocker Magazine, edited by Louis
Gaylord Clark, will commence its 39th volume with
the number for January, 1852 With the New Vol
umc the price will be reduced from Ffre to Three
Dollars year, or 25 cents per number. The con-
tents of the Knckerbocker are entirely original,
and its character is sufficiently established TO rem
der any remarks upon it unnecessary. The pup
Usher has been led to reduce the price of subscrp
ton from a 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 regard to quality so much as quantity,
viii, by low price be induced TO become acqualn-
ted with Knickerbocker, and thus become Its
steady patrons There will be no change III 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 So so each
Booksellers, Dealers and Postmasters are requlr-
ed to act as Agents, to whom liberal commission
will be allowed
Specimen numbers sent gratis, on application
postpaid Letters containing remittances ana all
business communications, should be addressed,
postpaid to Samuel Hueston No. 1879 Nassau ST.,
New York.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Texas has appointed thirty delegates to at
tend the Baltimore Convention in June next
Hon. Thomas J. Rusk heads the list, and he is
followed by many well known names from the
public men of the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

The Minden Herald in reply to the question
of, what are woman's right, says-"T They are, to
love her lord with all her heart and the baby
as hersef--and bake good bread"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Common swearing argues in Il man Il perpet-
ual distrust of his own reputation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

- AWNING ON SHARES.-The subscriber will
- saw during the season of 1882 100000 feet
of best quality pine logs, for one half He will
receive thelogs in rafts at any point on Lake Mus
kegon, and deliver the lumber on the dock, mt his
steam mill. He has also siding machine IN op-
eration which he will run at the same rate i'm con-
nection with his saw mill. 96m.l
Muskegon, Sept. /, 1851. GEORGE RUDDIMAN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

A good book and good woman are excel
lent things for those who know how to appreci-
ate their value. There are men, however, who
Judge both from the beauty of the cover.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

If you would use beverage provided oy
God, and free from the poison and impurity
found in the intoxicating drinks, use pure cold
water.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

When is plant to be dreaded more than
mad dog? When it's madden.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

TNSURANCE.-The undersigned is agentfor the
Il HARTFORD AETNA and PROTECTION INsU-
RANCE COMPANIES The companies are possess
ed of 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 atthe 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 daysto which their rules entitle them These
Companies levy no assessments upon the insured
He is also agent for the TRENTON INSURANCE
Co., which divides its profits among the insured
This is a 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 in the world F. III. Cunning.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

One great precept may take the place of all
others-it is this: Neither do nor say any
thing which you would not be willing for all
the world to see or hear.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Amid the most adverse circumstances there
are still reasons for cheerfulness. So long as
'nere are motives to gratitude, there is cause Cor
cheerfulness - >'''N ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Suspicion and distrust are the greatest enc
mics to friendship.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Detroit August 7tlf 1851.
Certificate Of Mr.. jeremiah Godfroy, for si.rteen
gears a resident Of Detroit t,celue gears of the
firm of Atkinson d Godfroy, formerly of Nhi-
ca ~ Y.
Mr.. James Scribner-Dear sir: Please allow me
to certify that have been sufferer fromdiseases
of various kinds from 1881 up to this date and Mt
one time did quit my business of Painting on the
advice of physician and returned to the painting
business and followed it until about year since,
during which time, and until met YOU and Won
administered your Oak Oil to me never knew
what 1t was to enjoy well day, and have been
relieved of partial deafness my head has become
clear, and In short, feel as if had been entirely
made over, and as it were, entered upon life all of
a new; and, indeed, / owe much to you or your
Oak Oil, that am willing to do or say ANYTHING TO
induce you to extend the knowledge of your Oak
Oil throughout the entire world, and the Oil with
the knowledge; and please allow me to further saw
that have sent dozens of persons afflicted with
sore eyes, sore heads, deafness and burns to vour
Depot, and have heard but one opinion from hun
dreds in the city of Detroit, and that is that the
Oak Oil has helped and cured them and if I can
DO any thing to help you in any other way, YOU
arc at liberty to call and command it of me.
Yours, with esteem,
JEREMIAH GODFREY.
This Oak Oilmay be freely used. as il is true that
If there is no disease there is effect produced
other than prevention of disease and the affc-
ted have only to inquire of any person who has
used this invaluable curative, (Oak-Oil) TO know
the above facts. JAMES SCRIBNER, Proprietor
For sale by Ferry & Sons, G. b. Albee, Henry
Griffin, Harry Eaton, +. b. Gilbert and Mt the of.
flee of the Grand River Times, by Barns e Angel
general agents for Grand Haven and surrounding
country
7. S. The Oak-Oil is superior to Sloan's medi-
clnes i'll all diseases of horSes-apped according
to directions given in cases of human diseases
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Every individual, however obscure his situa-
ton in life, and however humble his lot, has an
influence to exert either for the right, or wrong
for good or for evil
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02
FIRE FIRE.! FI3E!!!
The Etna Insurance Company OF Utica, N. Y.
CAPITAL STOCK, $4,000.

TTNIE undersigned having been appointed agent
Il 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. 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
yfne Department. Office, Water street, Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan. WILLIAM M. FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

More leasing than the dewdrops that spar
kle upon the roses, are the tears that pity gath
ers upon the cheek of beauty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

4 Superior article of Ladies Kid Gloves, as well
as Silk and Lisle do, for sale at
FERRY & SoNs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

ITO ENGINEERS.-Emery flour and Nos 1-2.)
Potash, for sale at the Mill Point Drug store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

ENANCY Cassimeres Broadcloths, Black Satin
Il and fancy Vestings, of various styles and
qualities at F. Sons.
DUCK Wheat Flour Just received and for sale
ID at FERRY & SoSs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02
TO THE AFFLICTED.

The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
tation that this Oak Oil will do all that he claims
and more, and he does claim that it will positively
not only relieve, but cure, Deafness, Weak Eyes,
Sore Eyes, Diarrhea Piles, Salt Rheum, Chilblains,
Erysipelas, Fistula, Dandruff or Scroffula on the
head, Neuralgia, Tic DoulOureuX, rheumatism,
Headache, Burns, Scalds, Sore mouth and lips,
Fresh Cuts, Catarrh in the head, Bruises and
Sppains in many cases the Teeth Ache, any old
Sore Leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap in the grOins or
other part st. Anthonys Fire, Prickley Heat, Dis
eases of the Spine, Rupture, prevents the hair from
falling out by making the skin of the head healthy
and opening the pores, any kind of Cancer or
Canker, and all the different Rashcs or Eruptions
of the skin, Chill Fever, Fever and Ague Lung Fe-
yer, Cramp in the feet, legs or stomach, Bilious
Fever, and many other maladies are cured as if by
magic! To insure a cure only follow directions
This Oak-Oil being very lately made public, the
proprietor would refer to the best men and fami-
lies in the State for its wonderful curative proper
ties. The afflicted can easily write to any of the
persons certifying to its merits. This Oak Ooil
needs only to be used, to be appreciated in any dis
ease that the flesh of man is heir to and all this
can be done without paying professional man a
dollar q visit-by only exercising a little good
common sense and by applying effectually the
Oak-Oil.
Detroit, August 9th 1851.
Certificate ofthe right Reu. Peter Paul Leteure,
Bishop, Coadutor, dc, Of the Catholic church
Ofhe Diocese of Detroit.
Mr.. James Scribner--Esteemed Sir: Please allow
me to say to you, that notwithstanding my very
great aversionto cure all medicines Il have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves it of an
apparent load or weight and gives one very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed it in case Of the chafe with very gratifying and
healing effects. And sir, wish you would have a
supply of it left where in this city that may
direct other persons rs to its very happy effects
Yours, with great respect
PETER L. LEFEvRE, 3. c. c. C.. d. ID.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

I
The maiden wept, and said, Why weepest
thou, maiden!" She answered not, neither did
she speak, but sobbed exceedingly; and Iagain
asked, (" Why weepest thou!" when she said,
f" What's that TO yo,t--mind yostr o,sn business p
When your wife begins to scold, let her take
it out. Put your feet up costly over the fire.
place-loll back in your chair--light one of
your best cigars and let the storm rage on. Say
nothing-make no answer to anything.
The Minden Herald, in reply to the question
of, what are woman's right, says-"They are, to
love her lord with all her heart, and the baby
as herself-and bake good bread"
Home without wife is a strange land, a
head without brains, a heart without conscience,
a ship without Sails an ocean without waves,
world without religion, heaven without
God.
One great precept may take the place of all
others-it is this: Neither do nor say any
thing which you would not be willing for all
the world to see or hear.
A good book and good woman are excel
lent things for those who know how to appreci-
ate their value. There are men, however, who
JuubO UOti itoLi tiC uSauIJ VI tiO SO'SA'
If you would use beverage provided oy
God, and free from the poison and impurity
found in the intoxicating drinks, use pure cold
water.
Every heart has some preigured, ideal choice
certain qualities of form, of expression, OF en-
dowment, which this ideal Of object presents as
supremacy desirable.
Every individual, however obscure his situa-
ton in life, and however humble his lot, has an
influence to exert either for the right, or wrong
for good or for evil.
Texas has appointed thirty delegates to at
tend the Baltimore Convention in June next.
Hon. Thomas j. Rusk heads the list, and he is
followed by many well known names from the
public men of the State.
When is plant to be dreaded more than a
mad dog? When it's madden
Common swearing argues in Il man Il perpet-
ual distrust of his own reputation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-02

Payments to be made IN all cases In adcance)
The Premiums consist ofthe following works,
back volumes of which will be given to new Sub
scribers according to the number of periodicals
ordered as above explained
The republic., 1852-01-10
COAST SURVEY CHARTS.

vJNHE FOLLOWING CHARTS have been pub
l. lished under act Of Congress, at the Coast S,u
pey Office and are for sale by agents in the princi
pal ports Of the United States:
New York Bay and Harbor, and its Environs in
six sheets, complete; scale about two inches and
one tenth to a mile. Price IS cents per sheet
Delaware Bay and River, in three sheets. Price
40 cents per sheet.
New York Bay and Harbor, and it's Environs,
one sheet. Price rs cents.
The Western Coast of the United States from
Monterey TO the mouth of the Columbia River three
sheets, AT 30 cents per sheet.
Cat and Ship Island Harbors. Price 25 cents per
sheet.
The charts of the following small Hnrbors and
Harbors OF Refuge, are sold at l5 cents per copy,
via:
Harbor of New Bedford, Fishers Island Sound,
Harbor OF Annapolis and the Severn River, Harbor
of New Haven, Little Egg Harbor, Harbors OF
Holiness Hole and Tarpauin Cove, Harbor Of Oys-
ter Bay syopet Harbor of New London, Harbors
of Black Rock and Bridgeport, Harbor of Edgar
town, Harbor of Sheffield and Cawkin's Islands,
Nantucket Harbor, Harbors of Captains Islands,
East and West, Huntington Bay, Mouth of Chester
River, Hyannis Harbor, Pasquotank River.
The following sketches may be had gratuitous,
on application 70 agents and at the Coast Sur
vey Office, viz Survey of the New South shoal,
Nantucket, with the new shoals lately Uncovered
Hntteras Cove, Hstteras Inlet Bulls Bay, Seacoast
of Delaware and Maryland, &c, Cape Carnaveral
Shoals, St. Andrews Shoals, Beaufort Harbor, &c.
The above ChaSts contain sailing directions.
views of the land, and of lighthouses, and ranges.
by direction Of the Treasury Department, the
dsbursng officer Of the Coast Survey ia authorized
fo se The charts at the wholesale price 10 persons Gp
plying for number Of not less than t, Of set, pie
payment 10 be made TO him IA cash"
According TO the above authority, the under
signed is ready 10 sell the charts indicated, at
discount of twenty per cent. from the prices above
stated, application TO him, in person, by let
ter. (under TO the Secretary Of the Urea
sury,) at the Coast Survey office.
SAMUEL Helm,
Mar 2l--u Disbursing Agent, Coast Survey.
The republic., 1852-01-10
Vol. Ill.
LIFE ASSURANCE.

National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society,
% CORNHLL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
ApErAL. 10000 9 sterling, s or $500 s. 200.
Royal assent, 9th July, 1898. "a Savings Bank
for the. Widow and the Orphan" T. LAME Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, CAairxpanoJ
the Court of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BOARD OF LOCAL Din EoToRs.
New YoKK.-C. Edward Habicht, Chairman !;
John S. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel S. Rowland, Samuel M. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G. Stout, flaming c. Tucker, Bache
McEvers.
PHILADrLpHIA-Clement C. Biddle, George r.
Graham, w. Peter, (H. B. M. Consul,) Louis A..
Cooley, William Jones.
BALTIMonE Jonathan Meredith j John McTavish,
IN. b. M. Consul,) Donald McIlvain, Samuel Hof
man, Henry Tiffany, DR.. J. II. McCulloch.
= BosTos;nGeorge M. Thatcher. Israel ::l Whtney' y
ham, E. A. Grattan, SH B; M Consull
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent.
EDwARD It. RIcHARDsoN, General Accountant
for the United StatesGnd b. N. n. Colonies.
mphlctscontaining ther fpremium pros.
pectus examples, names Of gents, medical exam.
incrs. &c can DO had free charge application
at7l Wall street, and of agents
Part ofthe capital is permanently invested in tho
United States the names of three of the local d
rectors, always to the assured
in cases ofdsputed claims (should any such arise)
or otherwise.
Thirty days are allowed, after each payment Of
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture Of policy.
The United States Local Board meet every We'd
nesday, at their Office in Wall street, where all
business connected with the Socety's operations in
America is misunderstanding thereby every
possible advantage Of promptness and attention to
parties ofleave to travel loans, settlement,
&c.
Medical examiners attend daily at o'clock p.
m at II Wall street, and at the Office ofthe diff
ferent Local Boards and Agencies.
All Recommendations to be addressed to
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent
forths United States and for b. ~ A. Colonies
juno %
The republic., 1852-01-10
AGENCY FOR LOCATING BOUNTY LAND
WARRANTS.

AGENCY FOR LOCATING BOUNTY LAND
WARRANTS.
Established IN 1870
EuENEZHR Cook, GEORGE Il. SAR0Esr,
Attorney AT Law. Late u. :. Dep. Surv'r
COOK 81 SARGENT,
Exchange + Collection Office and Land Agency,
Davenport, Iowa,
OFFER their services agents for the selection
" Of lands and location OF Bounty Land War
rants. All locations and selections made from ac-
tual inspection of each tract Of land. Charges
moderate.
Refer to-
JOHN o. SARGENT, esq., Washington, d. C..
Hon. &. 5. MoREHEAp, Frankfort, KY.
Hon. GEORGE w. JONES, Dubuque, Iowa.
ARTHUR g CoFFIN, esq, Philadelphia.
+. w. CLARK, DODGE Co., New York.
GEORGE FIsHEn, esq., President N. w. Ins. Co.,
Oswego, N. Y.
EPEs SARGENr, esq, Boston, Mass.
HATCH .LANGpoN, Cincinnati.
J. w. CLARK BRos st. Lo.,s
GORGE SMITH & Co., Chicago, Ill.
War
The republic., 1852-01-10
PRINTERS, AND BINDRRs,
XXTAREHoUsE, Nos. % and 81 Gold st.-Man.
w ufactory, corner of Broome and Shcrifs SITS.

XLTAREHOUsE, Nos. % and 81 Gold st.-Man-
w ufactory, corner Of Broome and sherifsts., s.,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, oftheir own man
ufacture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper and book
work Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with Wrought iron Cylinders
Goercd and other Standing Presses; also, Litho-
graphic and Copporplstc Presses, Binders mate;
rails &c. &c; Chascs, Cases, Gslleys, Furniture,
Stands Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly on
hand and every article necessary for complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms Printers, publishers
and others wishing TO establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office, will be furnished with esti-
mate for the same in detail, fdesrcd. Machinery
made to order or drawings Iron and Brass Cast
ing, 10 order. They also manufacture superior
steel mill, pit cross cut, circular ana othe'
Saws, a supply of which they keep consantly on
| hand X HUE w.
| N. n. Proprictors ofnewspapers who wiiiinser
| the advertisement three times and send us mum
Der of their paper containing it, willbc entitled t'
| payment on purchasing Of us four times th'
| mount of their bill. Jan