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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
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The SNAKE AND THE CRocoDILE-The fol-
lowing thrilling anecdote of an engagement be-,
tween boa constructor and crocodile in Java,
is given by an eye witness: .r
1t was one morning that stood beside
small lake, fed by the rills from the mountains.
The waters were clear as crystal, and everything
could be seen to the very bottom. Stretching
its limbs close over this pond, was gigantic
tree, and in its thick, shining evergreen leaves,
lay huge boa, in an easy coil, taking its morn
ing nap. Above him was powerful ape of the
baboon species, a leering race of scamps always
bent on mischief
Now the ape, from his position saw croco-
die in the water, rising to the top, exactly be-
meath the coil of the serpent. Quick as thought
he jumped plump upon the snake, which fell
with splash into the jaws of the crocodile
The ape saved himself by clinging to limb of
the tree, but battle royal Immediately COM
menced in the water. The serpent, grasped in
the middle by the crocodile, made the water boil
by his furious contortions. Winding his fold
round the body of his antagonist, he disabled his
two hinder legs, and, by his contractons, made
the scales and bones of the monster to crack.
The water was speedily tinged with the blood
of both combatants, yet neither was disposed to
yield. They rolled over and over neither being
able to obtain decided advantage. All this
time the cause of mischief was in state of the
highest ecstacy. He leaped up and down the
branches of the tree, came several times close
to the scene of the fight, shook the limbs of the
tree, uttered yell, and again frisked about. At
the end of ten minutes a silence began to come
over the scene. The folds of the serpent began
to be relaxed, and though they were trembling
along the back, the head hung lifeless in the
water t,r
The crocodile also was still, and though only
the spines of his back were visible it was evil
dent that he, too, was dead. The monkey now
perched himself on the lower limbs of the tree
close to the dead bodies, and amused himself
for ten minutes in making all sorts of faces at
them This seemed to be adding insult to inju-
ry. One of my companions was standing at a
short distance, and taking stone from the edge
of the lake, hurled it at the ape He was total
ly unprepared, and as it struck him on the side
of the head, he was instantly tipped over, and
fell upon the crocodile A few bounds, howev-
er, brought him ashore, and taking to the tree,
he speedily disappeared among the thick branch
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

LGROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County. Residence at Charleston
Landing. Allendaie, Ottawa County Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

IENRY 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??, 1852-12-08

JOHN r. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door west of H. Gtrif-
fms Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball & Martin.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchant
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08


A PLEASANT SURPRIsE.-A young man of
eighteen or twenty, student in university,
took walk one day with professor, who was
commonly called the students FRIEND such was
his kindness to the young men whom it was
his office to instruct.
While they were now walking together, and
the professor was seeking to lead'the conversa-
ton to grave subjects, they saw pair of old
shoes lying in the path, which they supposed
belonged to poor man who had nearly finish
cd his days work.
The young student turned to the professor,
saying.
Let us play the man trick-we will hide
his shoes and conceal ourselves behind these
bushes, and watch to see his perplexity when
he cannot find them" d -.
MY dear friend" answered the professor,
"we must never amuse ourselves at the expense
of the poor But you are rich and may give
yourself much greater pleasure by means Of
this poor man. Put dollar in each shoe, and
then we will hide ourselves" t'e9
The student did so and then placed himself
with the professor, behind the bushes hard by,
through which they could easily watch the la
borer, and see whatever wonder or Joy he might
express.
The poor man soon finished his work, and
came across the field to the spot where he had
left mis- coat and shoes. While he put on his
coat he slipped one foot into one of his shoes;
feeling something hard, he stopped down and
found the dollar. Astonishment and wonder
were upon his conference.-the gazed upon
the dollar, turned it around, and looked again
and again-then he looked around on all sides
but could see no one. Now he put the money
in his pocket, and proceeded to put on the 9TH
er shoe-but what was his astonishment when
he fonnd the other dollar! His feelings over
came him, he fell upon his knees, looked up to
Heaven and uttered loud and fervant thanks
giving, in which he spoke Of his wife, sick and
helpless, and his children, from some unknown
hand, would be saved from perishing.
The young man stood there deeply affected
and with tears in his eyes. ~ eii
"Now," said the professor, care you not
much better pleased than if you had played
your intended trck?" ea tai
"Oh dearest sir" answered the youth, "you
have taught me lesson now that will never
forget. | feel now the truth of the words
which never before understood, 1T is better
to give than to receive"
We should never approach the poor but with
a wish to do them good. w
The stamped envelopes which the new post
age law requires the Department to place in
the hands of the Postmasters for sale will be
ready in January.
Mr.. Hall, of Mamaroneck, New York, says
the cultivation of Sun-Flowers upon land infest-
II ,,,;tL C.~.l:.~ Tb;sfIae Mill Joofrov fhaaa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

HOYT G. POST Clerk of Ottawa County. Of
flee over II. Griflin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

HORRIBLE DUEL IN CALIFoRNIA.-By the San
ia Clara Register we are informed Of the follow
ing particulars of duel which came off in San
ia Clara county last week, near Gilroy's ranch,
and which in ferocity and desperation, we find
no parallel for in the State. 1t occurred, says
the Register, between Mexican and native CAL
ifornian about game of monte, and Colts navy
revolvers were the weapons used in combat
Nine shots were fired, four of the balls took ef-
feet in each ofthe combatants Both parties ex-
pred Immediately, and they were each ushered
into the presence of their Maker to answer for
the murder of the other After the second or
third shot the Californian crawled on his hands
and knees nearer his antagonist and fired, in or
der to make sure of his victim. This shot took
effect in the abdomen of the Mexican.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

"What are you writing there, my boy?" ask
ed fond parent the other day, of his hopeful
son and heir, shaver of about ten years or
over.
"My composition, thir."
"What is the subject?'
"The higher law, thir," replied the youthful
Parkerite, But really shall be unable to con-
centrate my ideas, and give them logical rea-
ton, if | am TO be constantly interrupted in this
manner by irrelevant inquiries.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

ASA A. SCOTT, Sheriff of Ottawa County
Ofice over II .GrifIin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

WILLIAM ". ANG Ell, Register of Deeds, and
Notary Public for Ottawa County. Office over
III. Grihn's store Washington street, opposite the
Washington House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.

The manly selfpossession and innate modes
ty of Franklin Pierce, are we'll deineated in the
subjoined extract Of letter in late Zion's Her.
aid, an influential paper of the Methodist denom-
nation, from an old clergyman who happened to
be at Concord, on a visit during the election and
says:
"This town, you are aware, is the residence
of the President elect, Mr.. Pierce Your cor
respondent was here on the day of the election,
when twenty millions of the people quietly ex-
pressed their preferences at the polls. No mill
itary guard, no riots, no bloodshed, but they con-
tended with
Those weapons which as silent fall
AS snow flakes fall upon the sod
But execute the will of man
AS lightning does the will of God.
"The General was in town all day subscrip-
ton was made for the purchase of a quantity of
the nitrous grain," for demonstration. After
sunset the lightning came from the four quar-
ters, in winged haste, to announce the result
That the candidates should be anxious some
what, would be natural In little room back
of his office, the man upon whom the hearts OF
so many were set, quietly received the despatch
es as they came off the wires. Thousand filled
the streets, hearts beat nervously and hats cut
circles in the air. So constantly came the an
pouncement, Majority for Pierce" that the ap.
prehension was that the lightning was Demo-
cratic. But bravely he bore all until it was an
nounced that Boston had gone for Pierce, then
was he quite overcome, so unexpected the re-
suit. BY eleven o'clock the question was de-
cided, and Franklin Pierce made President for
the next four years. But gratifying rs it was
to the mass Of the citizens Of Concord not a
gun was fired or a bell rung. And why? For
the good reason that the successful candidate
requested his friends to make no demonstration
at ALL His modesty shrunk from all display
The next morning he did what will honor his
heart more than all else, (save the acting out his
religious convictions) he quietly left town, and
retired to the old family homestead, alone, and
there remained until Friday evening. He wish
ed to be alone with his own heart"
"What are you writing there, my boy?" ask
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

HEVRY PENNOYER, Treasurer of Ottawa
County. Office over II. Griffns Store, opposite
the Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

The stamped envelopes which the new post
age law requires the Department to place in
the hands of the Postmasters for sale will be
ready in January. s.a.s
Mr.. Hall, of Mamaroneck, New York, says
the cultivation of Sun-Flowers upon land infest-
ed with Canadian Thistles, will destroy these
pests. 8ll SiAlfs1I 1o e5 duG
Some ethical professor defines scolding to be
the pepper Of matrimony. II so, then the ladies'
must needs be the pepper boxes. % e ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-08

H. O 0. F., Regular meetings of Ottawa Lodge
NO. as, is held every Wednesday evening. Mt theil
Lodge Room in the Attic of the Washington
House. Members of the Order are cordially in
vitedto attend. Grand Haven, Ottawa Co.. Mich.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06
The w ilig state Convention.

The 10th Of the present month 10 the kay
designated by the Wing State Central
Executive Committee as the time for the
assembling at this place of delegates from
the various parts Of the State, for the pur'
pose of nominating candidates for the VA.
rioua offices under the New Constitution /,
which is accepted beyond a doubt, II Is
very important TINT q representation OF
every parish be made, aud that the dele.
yates fully understand the wishes Of their
constituents. Many are tho aspirants to
office, aud from among them the best,
most deserving mud available are to be
cullcd IN that body the service Of the as.
pirant TO the party will be weighed, and
surely no candidate will be brought for.
ward who cannot eiIectually unite The par.
~, OF who has been remiss III his duty TO
the principles of the party. Those who
would desire tho support of the partymust
advance anmistakeahle claims: they must
be true, tried aud devoted : they muet pos.
sess all the essential qualifications for OF.
fee and they must contribute to tho
strength Of the party q certain portion of
personal popularity. With candidates
possessing such recommendations there
can be no cause for dissentions, and n
grand rally will be made for the redemp.
ton of the State from its present political
aspect.
In view of the exceeding short tiale in.
tervetnng between this aud the assembling
OF the Convention, we would suggest that
an immediate call for n Parish Convention
be issued, Tor the purpose of appointment
and instruction of delegates to the State
Convention. (The suggestion is applica.
bic to Other parishes.) Aud as the APP
preaching State elections are Of very ma
terial Importance, we trust our suggestion
will be entertained. aud that a speedy ac-
ton will be had on the subject.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06
Sane ssaed wark In East 1snfuH
Rouge.

sThe Whigs Of this Parish deserve oil
e.;edtl for The very commendatle %intl.nef
II! whiel, they sustained Themselves %tlttfipts
tlle ttast cioHely contested elections. They
Mere never In better working eolditloDi
sld oil no previous occasion lIas the fest,lt
%. their labor been moro satisfactory
El,ey we're Intent upon carrying tho New
Constitution with them, aud they werd
nit reereant or cold In their duty TO the
distinguished patriot 10 whom they felt
Teighty ohligations--and by whom many
es them have been led to unparalleled vict
tbries. But they had not anticipated ,lieif
etsNn strength very inHny why's felt that
,s,ey were tailoring against q hopeless md.
ihrity, but which only served to encourage
gem 10 more energetic patioti -tiey boteu
A. reduce the actual majority Of the denie'
drafts IN this parish, and most nobly have
ta,ey accomplished their design.
I Wligs OF East Baton Rouge, YOU have
sabored hard aud your eseftionsr have been
firl,ly rewarlel@.n most telling victory il
tl,e result. You have had nh Upper cur.
leut to eoutelid with@.bere Under the intlt'.
hhcc Of tho State Executive. a democrats
administration Of State affairs, and not
beast an overwhelming democratic majori.
~, scarcely ever rated below sixty votes,
5anl your petsevefing exertions lave osaf'
eo,ne not onIy the regular majority, ltt
even the vote of General Taylor, who Ind
many very warm personal friends IN the
democratic party, ahd nov but o single
vote stands recorded against you. llese,
then you have no cause for aesrondenfy.
Look around You aud soc how many neigh
boring parishes have We'd will, you IN the
expression OF the sentiments Of the Wing
party, not oiie has accomplished so cen.
,,lete Il victory, others have done their dn.
ty Ia giving the noble ollieltain Il majority,
but lone has equaled your glorious vietpfy'
Another contest You are called rpo,s to
enter. the State elections are near at hand,
the pride of the Capitol ia at stake. tNrn
then again to tue field Of action. You san
now 10 n greater extent rely upon YOUR
strength, but a damper has been thrown
over the State, and Il will require aetive
exertions TO arouse your friends from their
lethafry turn then 10 the work. aud IN
December blot out the ZONE" which Is
recorded against you, and register high q
majority for your tieket~you can do Ii,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06

We prefer 40 10 give any election re
satna, except such ~ are reliable laf
,slegraphie reports we do consider reliable'
aud we have no inclination to make bad
worse by breaking tho whole news to our
readers ut nc
stthe patish 81 Orleans the whole vote
70, presiaeu, was 1913 of which Pierce
received ll3 majority, Ia this parish aud
in AIgisrs the Constitution received 2i3s
majority, ~
The Parish Of Jefferson east l2l3 votet
for President, OF which, Pierce received
10 majority.
The rars,h Of 1herville has gone for
Fierce by los votes, M
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06
The Rrsults

Altlntesgl, the result of the recent a'oe'
tons hi 81 been almost wholly eotitfhfy 70
lthe q pdntatiom Of Tho Wing party, aud
HI this Fate TOO, where the most HHtlgiliiie
tetnooipsss llnva conceded n triumph 10 the
Whig parsy, d partial defeat has been The
realization Of the wnrriest supporters OF
seorT M GRAHAM. This lias been effect
ed II sta may presume to predict, by an
over confidence, together with on anxious
desire ff the adoption Of the New Con.
stitutinn, in the City Of New Orleans
did the swapping OF Of scorr for the Con
stitntion originate, and las proven most
d. sestiel,s to the WIlig party eftl'e State
--il,s Whigs Of New Orleans are fesfoii.
sil,e for The democratic majority In this
State willie the adopt ion Of tho Con
stitui VA was morally certain, they eaefi.
feed gltIemselves to the eeleuies Of defnoe.
raey.:
III tie elections while the Wings regret
| the liss Of The s,ate to tile American rat.
riot, ley mist rejoice III II most signal de-
fent cfahe demoerats-the adoption Of the
News Tbnstitution-whieh they opposed
IN all t4etf strength. II IL very true that
4 few democrats VOTED for the adoption Of
this work. yet repeated efforts were made
a.. .s3if, Ella ,aataaa,t .tpa.,sft, anainst this
Whin document. They had discarded
ever. hope Of carrying the state for PiEacs
Il ktsa. and had concentrated their force
against the adontion OF the proposed Con.
stitua tpn4-bere tile talents and energies Of
theiF party were brought to hear, and most
sanv43na were they OF their success Bot
they have been most sndly Disappointed
the gsand aim OF the Wings Of Louisiana
has 1taen aoeomplislied-e new and llbe.
raj e Constitution has beet preferred to the
old nhd nti.pfogressive ono Of 1916.
Hetasis cause for great exnltatIon. The
S,atesan a now 90 on prospecting aud TO
prosFer-4her resources can now be devel-
ope,s-a Banking system will 60 into effect
-I,isettnol improvements viii be favored
and sl,o whole State will be benefited by
the %preregation of the commercial inter.
eats. Svhile the balance of power will re.
ma1 with the country.
W,igs, you have gained a complete vic.
tory. abe greater, because 1t Immediately
eotasstns the prosperity Of your own State.
If tta5y,one poiut the voice of the State has
beeitlthrown away, you have redeemed Il
on;ti1e most essential one. Exult then In
yoAt: triamrll--you have Il Constitution
wlfifh viii o o go Into operation, framed
bylea beat talent OF your state. Rejoice
tlen:that you are not wholly compromised.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06
Election lteturas.
The following returns are official
East Baton Rouge.
u mIVtWily.
1feSt Btt,oa Rouge,


The Public Authorities OF our town,
aud the people have enjoyed for W. :or
three years, the pEirate property of two
of ols most entetprising and mcritoricns
citizens, without tue least return or com
pensasion, II is TO be hoped this seeming
injustice, is rather the result Of negligence
than design, and that the matter will at
an early day receive the attention of our
worthy Mayor and Board Of Selec,msn.
No reasonable or jus, man, will contend
that ei,hcr pablo bodies or private eiti1hns
have the right to appropriate the property
Of the citizen. 10 thcsr ase. without com.
pensation.
III a man erect a house on a public square
or on the bank of the river, the authorizes
have a right to cause it to be removed as
an obstruction or nuisance but it hS no
means follows. the public can treat il as
their property. and make use of ii MS ssch,
without paying the owner the value Of the
material, aud the cost of its construction.
Il would certainly be an easy mode to OBJ
fe,n paddle soorks and coapea,ieaci1s-
which the pnbiic need. to wait until some
snterprising citizen sceisg the utility Of
s,sA scoyls, should put ;hem up al has blaca
cast, and them Immediately appropriate
sheas 10 she pa6sic nse' without any DOM
pensation to the owner. Messrs. Pike a.
Hart Of our town. erect a, Wharf on the
river bank, IN front or their warehouse.
aud it is badly finished before tho Coipor-
alton extend the limits of the Sseauiboat
landing 30 as to inclads ,Ire Wharf. sind a
short lime AFTER. the Wharf Is madeI the
srcsaSisx laadiag for the Wharf-boai and
the Corporation by It's acts make the Wharf
Of Messrs. Pike o. Hart h Public cotren-
srtccyor The use ofr tLg pIbsic. 1t is,ciear
the Corporation did NOT regard the Wharf
as a Nuisance. since ,hey have twste re-
paired il when necessary to preserse and
kesr il ia order II our good citizens will
reaecs on this matter, NOW. thai the heat
81 The election is over, and % -sastice
where il IS i FaI'abg esrtv q Erodls N
ygsasse ~isssi'irra. ,i.fy wili rsceiis he
thanks Of osse Who i.uss 4 deess sa,sse., IL
she,r welfare. and cauaot; persuade l~llnself,
VII M& j
si.at any y LIS fsrats's Essa9st
= g2s0yy i sreea J. el-aaS. |
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06

matt with him Until the las. moment.
lie spoke Of tile difficulty Of Tie process
Of dying.
DR.. Jellries repeated the verse from
Scripture. "'flough I walk through the
valley 81 ilie sllndow Of death, | viii fear
no evil. Thou art witt, me thy rod,
thy staH they comfort the"
Mr. WEgsfisn said Immediately
"Tie fset tie fact That is what |
want. Thy rod, Thy stalf-"
The closing scenic was perfectly trim.
Duh anil easy
The PERSONS present were Mrs. Fletcher
Webster, Mr.. and Mrs. Paige, MI. Apple.
tot,, Miss DDwuey, Mr.. Leroy, Edward
Curtis, Peter Harvey, George T, Curtis,
Cinfles Tliou,aA, Geofg6 r, Abbot, W.
G. lanfzinger, Dr.. JaIlries, DR.. ]. Mason
Warren, and The personal attendants and
dolnestics 81 the dying niali.
Mrs. WEBSTER wis unable to witness
the solemn seeue, md Withdrew from the
room, WlieH death liad done. It's work,
sic te.enterad the chamber and bending
over the liteless form, gave way to her
grief IN the most agonizing, lleart.fend-
Ing tones.
II is impossible to depict the scene /: 1t
was oile that can never be forgotten by
all WHO witnessed II.
The counteiihnee Of the deceased lias
somewhat changed, l,nt The characteristic
expression Of The great man Is as strong
hi tlepti, ~ hi ltfs. 8
Ills request was that bis funeral should
be private. lie will be inferred to-day
ia the town Of Marsl,Ield.
A speeial messenger was dispatched To
Washington, to ANNOUNCE the sad intelli.
geliae.
The political movements of nil parties
have evefywi,ere l,sen suspended on tho
receipt OF the Jews,
A grand funeral pageant win take
place III Boston ia q few days. Mr..
Choate, or Mr.. Edward Everett, will pro.
nonnee The ehlogy.
MI. WEusrEa's last verbs were II
STILL LIVE I"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06

IuRraAir ~ GEotaE WASHINGTON
Mr.. ] u. tlyerly, now IN New ot'ee''a IS
the agent for the States Of lsot'-'a''o' ar
Kansas and Florida, for the safe OF T. u.
Weleh's "ptrtnit Of Washington" Ell
gravej Ivy permission from the celebrated
original tatnting by Stuart, IN the Boston
AthennNm. The Work of engraving was
executed under the personal supcfin,en'
denco Of 'rhos, Sully, the distinguished
artist, Werefer for further particulars as
TO price, references, &e,, TO advertisement
ia another column. X.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06

Nav SuuAu MI JouS k~ttENrEfh't
Ina favored ua with a sample 81 new eu'
,-or made OH lila plantations on the lhgh'
land Ia thls parish, which judges OF the
article have pronounced interior TO none.
The grain is very large and hard, aud
,y,ll compare tavorably with the beat Q
rotnr. 'fo Ray Mr. ktEseErGh'a sognt
ia hest, il no new compliment, he always
makes sou, sugar, aud a heavy crop,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-11-06

ns- We would direct the attention OF
s,t r,oi.fa ia the faat that Mr.. Titsononh
,;,,pMAs IL located nrnf the t'ortief OF lau'
raj md Lafayette SITS. where he eS'tt'ta
the most extensive stock OF iewe|ry 10 be
found in tliA City,