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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-28

- We had the pleasure with other citi-
zens of this place, to be present at the examina-
ton of our village school, on Friday last, which
has been for the past six months under the SUI
perintendence of Mr.. and Mrs. EVERETT. We
do not consider ourselves judges in matters of
this kind, and will merely say we were highly
interested and gratiied with the performances.
Yet we venture to say that all parents and guar
dams were well satisfied with the show of i'm
provement of all Their labors here are closed,
and they go from us with the hearty good wish
es and blessings of all for their efforts for the
benefit of the children here; and while we thus
speak, we cannot refrain expressing the hope,
that the beautiful army of children we saw that
day will not be permitted during the present
summer months to nestle in the lap of Incidence,
that mother of all vice; but that some means
will be provided whereby all these opening buds
hitherto proverbial for their correctness in Ian
guage and morals, may yet gather at the chin
ing of the bell to hear the sound and fill the
mind with something else than unchaste and pro-
frame expressions. Soon, very soon they will
fill our Places and who does not hope and
pray that they will do So laden with the repu-
tation they have thus far in life sustained. We
do trust for the sake of society, for the sake of
themselves, for the sake Of those promising
children that parents will move IN this matter.
We know it requires money to sustain n school,
but dollar well laid up in the mind of child
cannot be lost, but will ever return sweet and
lasting dividend into the heart of parent 1t
is permanent investment for the lasting bene-
fit of the child-capital that can never be filched
from it by the cold hearted worldling-an in
vestment that no parent would wish to with
draw. Aside from paying great interest into
the bosom of parents yearly, it emits bright
and satisfactory ray, over and upon society at
large. Vice and crime retire into darkness be-
yond its light, and pauperism is seldom seen
We are not parents; consequently cannot ap-
preciate fully parents feelings. Yet we feel
for this flock Of little ones. We have seen
them in their growing up from the cradle al
most. We have seen them in their sports and
pastimes. We have daily witnessed their de-
pertinent and requirements, and we also see the
temptations that surround them. Who then
can wonder that we feel deep interest in their
present and future welfare. 1t is this that in
huenced us thus to speak in their behalf
j
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-28
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN:
Democratic state Convention.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL %, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-28

The following is an extract from the letter of
President Fillmore to the Emperor of Japan:
send you this letter by an envoy of my
own appointment, an officer of high rank in his
country, who is no missionary of religion. He
goes by my command, to bear to you my greet
ing and good wishes, and to promote friendship
and commerce between the two countries.
"You know that the United States of Amer
lea now extend from sea to sea; that the great
countries of Oregon and California are parts of
the United States; and that from these countries
which are rich in gold and silver and precious
stones, our steamers can reach the shores of
your happy land in less than twenty days.
Many ships will now pass in every year, and
some perhaps in every week between California
and China; these ships must pass along the
coast of your Empire; storms and winds may
cause them to be wrecked on your shores, and
we ask and expect from your friendship and
your greatness, kindness for our men and pro-
lection for our property. We wish that our peo-
pie may be permitted to trade with your people,
but we shall not authorize them to break any
law of your Empire.
"Our object is friendly commercial inter-
course, and nothing more. You have produc-
tons which we should be glad to buy, and we
have productions which might suit your people.
"Your Empire contains great abundance of
coal this is an article which our steames, in go
ing from California to China, must use They
would be glad that harbor in your Empire
should be appointed to which coal may be bro't
and where they might always be able to pur-
chase it,
"ln many other respects, commerce between
your Empire and our country would be useful
to both. Let us consider we'll what new inter-
ests may arise from these recent events, which
Ishave brought our two countries so near togeth-
er; and what purposes of friendly amity and in
tercourse this ought to inspire in the hearts OF
those who govern both countries"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-28

We have not received the March No.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

1)oftilal.
Look ALoFr.


The following beautiful lines are founded mp
on the little story said to have been related by
the late Dr. Goodman OF the ship boy, who was
about to fall from the rigging, and was only
saved by the mates expressive exclamation,
aLook aloft, you lubber-"
In the tempest of life, when the wave and the
gale
Are around and above if thy footing should fail,
If thine eye should grow dim, and thy caution
depart,
Look aloftr' and be firm and be fearless of
heart
If friend who embraced in prosperity's glow
With smile for each joy, and tear for each
woe,
Should betray thee when sorrows like clouds
are arrayed,
Look aloftp to the friendship which never shall
fade.
Should the visions which hope spreads in light
to thine eye,/
Like the tints Of the rainbow, but brighten 10
fly,
Then turn, and through tears of repentant re-
gret
''Look aloft p to the sun that is never to set
Should they who are dearest--the son of thy
heart,
The wife of thy bosom-in sorrow depart.
''Leok aloft p from the dust of the tomb
To that soil where affection is ever in bloom
And oh, when death comes ia his terrors to cast
His fears on the future, his pail on the past,
In that moment of darkness, with hope in thy heart.
And smile in thin e eye, ''look alot u and depart
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
visfr TO An OLD HOMESTEAD.

Charles G. Langdon, the able editor Of the
Mobile advertiser, writes as follows of re-
cent visit to the home Of bis childhood and
parents, in old Connecticut:
4 have paid visit to the sacred spot where
drew my first infant breath---to the house
in which was born--and have rambled over
the meadows and fields, where | alternately
toiled and frolicked away my early days. The
house still stands, but its former inmates are
gone--aH gonei The beloved parents sleep
in the dust-the brothers and sisters are scat
tered abroad The old barn is still there |;
and the noble elm in front. in whose shade
have SO often reposed, still extends its
wide branches ever the surrounding earth.
But the loved ones were not there; and, oh,
how lonely and melancholy was this once joy
Gus home. Twas too much. ] left with a
heavy heart / visited the old grave
yard on the bill and knelt By TIE grave Of
my ancestors The green grass grows lux
uriently over their graves, and they seem to
sleep we'll wandered among the tombs
o. my departed frends--the companions and
schoolfelows Of my youth and read with
mournful interest, from the cold stone. tie
simple but affecting record of their early
doom. Twenty Eve years bad rolled away
since last visited that Odd Grave Yard.
and how startling the changes that had taken
place What a lesson Of wisdom does such q
scene incalculate felt twas good to be
there / have also roamed in solitude oyei
the familiar mountains and hills Of my native
town. and when worn with fatigue, have. as
was wont to do in boyhood, rested my weary
limbs on the green sward beneath the wide.
spread oak of Che valleys. ! have ga3e6
with new and increased generation upon the
majestic waterfalls on which had so otter
gazed before, have bathed in the same limpit
pond where | so often bathed in my youth
and have paid my devotion to the high bill!
where. of a cold winters night, when the
earth was covered with snow and the moon
sbone brightly in the heavens, used to en-
gage In. the indescribably amusing exercise o
sliding down the hill Oh. how pleasant il
is, to re visit the scenes Of childhood anC
youth =
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
WONDERS OF MACHINERY.

DR. Wollaston, says DR.. Lardner, in bis
handbook, obtained platinum wire so fine.
that 10000 pieces, placed side By side IN cen
tact would not cover more than an inch. 1t
would take $50 pieces of this wire bound to-
cether, to form thread as Thick as a filament
Of raw silk Although platinum is the heav-
lest Of the known bodies, mile of this wire
would not weigh more than grain. Seven
ounces Of this wire would extend from London
to New York. Fine as the flamcnt produced
by the spider is still! more attenuated. A
thread Of spiders web, measuring four
miles. will weigh very little more than a sin
gle grain. Every one is fariiliar with the
fact, that the spider spins thread or cord by
which bis own weight hangs suspended. 1t
has been ascertained that this thread is com
posed of abou, 5000 flaments.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15


1t is in the very nature of sin to deaden
the sensibllity of the mind towards its foul
ness and its wickedness. The first piyul
departure fiom the path Of duty not only
makes the second stcp,mo easy, but also
makes us less conscious oft 4; till, at length,
the beadlong career of wickedncss is run with.
out compunction or remorsc.
Truly, had we no permanent hopes fixed,
no treasures laid up beyo..d this perishing
world, miserable would be our lot. far less
than that Of the meanest animal. How af
fecting was the remark of distinguished
beathen philosopher. who had no light save
that of nature: 81 have lived in anxiety,
and depart in perturbation y
1t might. metLinks. somewhat abate the
insolence Of human pride to consider. that it
is bat increasing or diminishing the velocity Of
certain fluids in the animal machine to elate
the soul with the gayest hopes. or to sink her
into the deepest despair to depress the he
no into coward, or, advance the coward into
a hero.
"a happy immortality" says Plato, lis a
great prize set before us. and great object
of hope, which should engage us to labor all
the time of our hfc to acquire wisdom and
virtue
The surest way of governing, both pri-
vate family and kingdom, is for husband
and prince to yield at certain times some,
thing Of their prerogative.
Instead of regretting that we are some
times deceived, we should rather lament tina,
we are undeceived.
What we wish to Go VIC think we can do
but when we do not wish to do thing it be-
comes impossible.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
rKurns AND rRirbss.

First Rate Poison doctor, that cro
rats bane Of yourn is fust rate, said Yam,
kee to village apothecary. know'd it.
know'd it ! said the pleasant vendcr Of drug.
Don't keep nothing but first rate Doctors
stuff. And, doctor. said the jaker, coolly,
i want to borrow another pound Of ye.'--,.
Another pounon. Yes, sir; gin that
pound bought the other day to nibbling
mouse, and it made him dreadful sick, and /
am sure another pound would bill him.
When will the world get rid Of this Apolly
on Bonypart z said Mrs. Darlington, rs Ike
threw down the paper in which be bad read a
comparison between the .1stb Bsanlaire'
with the 'coup'etat' In the uncertain glm
merings of her memory, she COMPOUNDED tho
nephew and uncle, and her thoughts took the
course the dim "reminiscences pointed. Apol-
" on Bonspar;i remember all about him,
and his eighteenth blue mare, too. always
wondered where he got so many Of en-
something like the wooly horse. ! guest
and when be was transplauted to st. Domingo,
Isaac, folks went up to the Kings Chapel to
sing tedium about it, because they were glad
Of it. And now he's come back aein, with
I all lis blue mares with him. The dropping
of a stitch brought her down from the new
hobby she was riding SO furiously, and Ike
drew picture of a blue mare in chalk urosY
the newly washed kitchen door.
Mrs. Partington once invited an aged cler-
gyman from the city to take tea with her,
| On open;ng The sugar bowl she discovered a
deceased mouse in the premises. In the ex-
citement and phrenzy Of the moment, she
! of and AnuO IL h6.
hind the back log while she carefully deposit
ted the mouse in the gcntleman's cup. He
discovered the mistake as soon as he began
to stir the sugar.
A horse dealer, who lately Effected a sale
was offered bottle Of porter to confess the
animals failing. The bottle was drunk, aud
then he said the horse bad but two faults
When turned loose III the field, he was bad
to catch and he was Of no use when he was
use when be was caught
Mary, Where's the frying PAM 'Jsmmy's
got it, carting mud and clam shells up the
alley, with the cat for horse The dear
little fellow. what genius he will make; but
go get it. we're going TO have company, and
must fry fish for dinner
A gentleman on hearing lady praise the
eyes OF certain minister, wrote the following
cannot praisc the doctors eyes,
! never saw his glance divine
For when he prays he shuts his eyes. f
And when he breaches, he shuts MI,
MANY have been ruined by their fortunes
many have escaped ruin by their want Of
fortune TO obtain it. the great have become
little, and the little great. ~
He that would make real progress in
knowledge must dedicate his age as well as
youth, the latter growth as we'll as the first
fruits, at the altar Of truth
The youth wto cut open the bellows to SEQ
where the wind came from, is now trying bis
hand at fAttening greyhouuds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
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COST OF LIVING IN SAN FRANCISCO.

Some idea Of the expense of living m San
Francisco may be formed from the tact. that
large portion of the water for domestic use.
is hauled in carts, and delivered at the doors
of the dwellings,, at tie rate Of about FIVE cts
per bucket full or one dollar for twenty buck
cts full. ifa family use twenty buckets full
per day, therefore, it will cost for water $3.50
per annum. There are, in facs. the most ex-
traordinary and cxhor5itant pices paid there
for most Of the comforts and nccessaries Of
life. A dwelling house for example atall tit
to live in, cannot be rented for less than a
hundred dollars per month, and those having
a few extra conveuiences, command readily
$3.50 to 200 per month. Servants wages
range from $50 to 800 per month, and WOOD
from $40 to $50 per cord.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
tot. 53.-NO. 20.
Cav. scorr ar cEano eoRDo.

The General orde. issued to the American
army on the day before the battle Of Cerro
Gordo was fought is known TO military men
as one Of the most remarkable bulletins ever
published on the eve Of conflict Not only
were directions given for the movements Of
various regiments and columns, bat the fact
Of victory was calmly taken for granted.
and orders we're issued for improving the ad.
vantages which victory would give to our
troops Veteran commanders in Europe read
that general order with astonishment- was
so cool, SO comprehensive, so grandly conf
dent. IL challenged victory ia advance and
laid hold Of triumph as lawful prize.
A contemporary Journal, the New Orleans
Delta, not given to political prcpossessions,
took notice Of Scots bulletin when il first
appeared as the herald Of victory which sue
ceeded and spoke of it as follows:
Gen. scott. Orders.
The spirit OF Lundy' Lane, Of Bridgewatcr,
and OF Queenstown. pervaded the order Of tho
gallant Scott issued the day before the bat
tie of 'Cerro Gordo.' The calm determine
ton. heroic resolve, Arm purpose and Judi
cious foresight displayed in this document,
must excite the warmcs. applause and high
est admiration ofevery American. In SCOTS
vocabulary there is no such word as "fai.. !"
He never permits doubt to pnss the high
purpose he has in view There is no look.
ing back--no return. "The epemys whoIc
line Of intrenehmcnis, aud batteries will he
attacked in front, and at the same time turn
ed And then he is not satisfied with the
bare victory. He will not stop his onward
course and quietly rerosc on his laurels until
he is reinforced; but pushes on. not even
resting from the fatigues and wounds Of bat
tie, MOI awaiting the slow approach of bag
gage wagons; but with the determination to
reap the benefit as well as the honors Of d
victory be pushes forward bis columns upon
the heels Of the fugitive enemies. and stays
not the pursui. until ,hcte is not one left 10
follow. Glory, then, to Winfield Scott and
forever silent be the ribald tongue or pen
that would link his name with aneht that is
not glorious in action, inyincible in courage,
and unfniliug in resources and wisdom"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Corner of King Street and the Public Square,
MARTINsBURG, VA.

Corner of King Street and the Public Square,
MARTINsBURG, VA.
fHv4E undersigned tenders her cordial thanks
l. 10 her friends and the public, for their
past liberal encouragement, sad respectfully
solicts n continuance OF the same. Her house
isaboui to undergo thorough repair, and she
pledges herself that nolhing shall be wanting
10 make the United States Hotel a pleasant
and agreeable home 10 the traveller and guest
The House vii always be divided with at
ientive Servants and faith 4 Ostlers. The
Bar and the T bic su p ed with tie best the
riarke, will alIo d. aseugers from the Rail
Road will always find Porter al the Crrs to
convey them and their b~F gage to the House
free OF charge.
April Q. ls52-tf. MARY ODEN.
p. S.-Horses and Bugsies TO be had at the
hurieyf notice.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
RECOMMENDATION OF GEN. PIERCE.

In the speech of Col Kidder. before the
West Randolph Granite Club, we find the an
nexed statement of the whereabouts of the
Frecsoilers in The present canvass which we
advise our Democratic contemporaries of the
Southern press to copy. Cox Kidder thus
speaks of Gen Pierce, with perfect "Gush
of enthusiasm"
'He is our neighbor; our friend our own
New England man Tire Fan Burens, Pres
ton King, and great majority ofthe lead
ing FreeSoip men of rs are for him -
NoNE NEED FEAR NM. have not yet met
with the first Democrat who viii not support
him. lie writes no silly letters"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
CASH FOR NEGROES.

XYTANTED for the Southern market, r
w MEN, WOMEN, BOYS, GIRLS and HI
FAMILIES, for which will pay the high ~
est cash prices Persons having slaves to sell viii
find it to their interest to inform me in person, or
by letter Mt Winchester, or b. NJ. & W. G. Campbell,
No. 242 Pratt street, Baltimore, which will meet
with prompt attention. shall be in Martinsourg
every week and at the setting of all the Courts in
Berkeley County ELIJAH McDoWELL-
Nov lS 1S5f-ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

aay~Tom Hood says. there is no animal in
Gdrmany more iuhumanly used than the jew
He is wronged. pelted and booted at-he is
robbed, taxed, and spit upon, and all for
what p because he believes in the Old Test
ament, and won't eat pork sausages.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
"COME DRINK AND BE MERRY I"

HAVlNG made arrangements with the proprie-
tor of the BEDFORD SPRINGS by which Will
be in constant receipt of that highly medicinal
water, am now prepared to furnish the public in
any manner they may prefer it, by the barrel, half
barrel, gallon or glass, at such prices as that all
may be able TO avail themselves Of its beneficial
use Season tickets to be had at tha counter at
50. would merely say in recommending the use
Of this water to the public, having been myself for
several years victim to that pveterate of all dis
eases, the Dyspepsia, and my general health COM
pletely destroyed, after the use of every remedy
prescribed by our ablest physicians, at time
when even hope of cure became doubt III, wan
dered forth in search of mountain air and change
Of scenery to arouse sinking mind and body, aud
fell upon this which proved to me spring of life
in every deed / returned in few weeks entirely
relieved, and since that time have kept up its use
much to the improvement of my general health /;
and actuated by this, | now feel it pleasure to
dispense to you so rich blessing.
June 49, 49, JOHN L. HARRISON.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

ae9- Mrs. Partington, upon reading in the
Post that the Boston Light Guards appeared
in undress uniform. said: We'll, if soldiers
will go naked, am glad that they don't train
10 the day time, am
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
McINrOsM,s HOWARD HOUSE,
(LArr wnEArrIrLp norE1,)

VLATE WIIEATTIELD HUTkIDI
Corner of Howard and Baltimore strrrts.
FTNIIIS hotel has lately been enlarged aud impro-
we'd in every department, rendering it decided
ly one of the most comfortable hotels in the city !
and the proprietor ever ready 10 accommodate,
pledges himselfto spare no pains to render every
one comfortable that may favor him with cali
To the patrons of the old house he returns his sim
cere acknowledgment for their very liberal pat
ronage- soliciting continuance oftheir fayors,
and ofthe travelling public generally.
JOHN MCINTOSH
Baltimore July 81, ls52.-1y Proprietor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

Ry-Tbere is nothing purer than honesty;
nothing swecter than charity; nothing warm
er than love; nothing brighter than virtue;
and nothing more steadfast than faith. These.
united in one mind. form the purcst, tho
richest, the brightest. the holicst. and the
most steadfast happiness.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
HIST RECEIVED,
NTaD OF 5scrkcIey.

A SUPPLY offresh Oranges, Lemons, Figs, an
N Raisins-and for sale by
February "a, 1852 AUGUST THEOPHlL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

from the Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
lie thinks he can assure his friends that no
better assortment can be offered TO them Tor
'hsr selection in this market--ceriainy none
- mat reasonable terms. Aprli ~.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15
EXCHANGE BANK
or
SELDEN, WRITER'S & co.,


rHHE undersigned respectfully announce that
Il they have formed aco-partncrshipt transact
general Banking and Exchange business in this
City, under the firm Of sELDEN, wITHERs & CO.,
and are prepared to deal in
Foreign and Domestic Exchanges, Time Bills. Pro-
misory Votes Certificates Of Depos,te Letters Of
Credit, Bank Notes otd Coin
We undertake to make collections and promptly
to remit the preeeedsto any designatedpoin With
in or without the Union.
Mr.. VIM Selden, member of the firm, and for
many years past the Treasurer Of ne United STATES
will give hiscareful personal attention to all fnan-
cial business which we may be employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government.
The business which our employers may require
us to transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promptitude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM SELDEN
Late Treasurer Of TIE y. S.
JOHN WITHERS
or Alexandria, Va.
Hw LATHAM
Of Washington, d. c.
L. P BAYNE
or Balttmors, Nd
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

nssrNcw counterfeit S. notes on the Man
ufacturers' and Farmers Bank Of Virginia
are in circulation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-09-15

Hy~Passions act as wind to propcl our
vessel, aud our reason is the pilot that steers
her. Without the wind. we could not movo,.
without the pilot We should be lost,