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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22
Detroit Tribune.


A STRING OF WANTs.-Wanted-T in
dependent Yankee men, under thirty years of
age, who dare wear their coats in the street,
with patch the size of a cent and half on
the elbow.
Wanted-The same number of native born
Americans, in good standing in society, who
dare wear their hats, though sound as we'll
conditioned lfe-preserver, if the nap is little
short, and the rim half an inch narrower than
the latest fashion.
Wanted-The same number Of gentlemen
who are members of "the three learned pro-
fessions," or in the mercantile line, that would
prefer wearing an overcoat three winters in sue
cession, to running in debt for new one.
Wanted-Twenty spruce dry-goods clerks
within the city limits, who would be satisfied to
dress no richer or more fashionable than their
employers
Wanted-Twenty gentlemen of strong and
robust body, who would help their brothers car
ry trunk four blocks on Broadway by daylight.
Wanted-Twenty, ten or even five gentle
men, respectfully connected and enjoying an ex-
tensve circle of acquaintances, who dare saw
stick of wood before the door of their city res
idences
If the above named gentlemen will meet at
any convenient gathering place, something may
turn up for their mutual benefit. They may be
sure of honorable intention in this call. 1t is
not to offer proposals from Barnum or anything
of that sort. Young men of common sense
rally IN. Y. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

HENRY GRIFFIN, Dealer in Staple and fam
cy Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing Boots and
Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery and Glass,
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines, Paints and Oils,
and Provisions. Also, Lumber, Shingles, &C. &c.
Opposite the Washington House. Grand Haven,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

FERRY g. SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions, Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes Crockery and Medicines-also man
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds Of Lumber.
Water Street, Grand Haven.
WIN. Nj. FERRY, JR., wv, \, ~.
THos. w. FERRY. NJ NJ FERRY.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22
From Gleason's Pictorial.
DEATH OF HON. DANIEL WEBSTER.
BY CAROLINE A. HAYDEN.

BY CAROLINE A. HAYDEN.
Ay, leave him alone in his dreamless sleep,
The conflict is over the victory won;
He has reached the proud summit of glorys steep,
He would rest from his labor, ay let him sleep on.
Well may we gather, with solemn tread,
Round the grave of Americas favorite son.
Well may the tears of a nation be shed,
When il mourns for so mighty an intellect gone.
They are passing away they are passing away!
The great and the good who have won proud
name;
But never nobler or brighter ray
Has crcled round one on the annals of fame.
As patriot statesman, a scholar, man,
For truer or better, go search the wide earth;
AS husband, father, a neighbor and friend,
Let the grief which surrounds him attest to his
worth.
Ye have pillowcd his head in a chosen spot,
Mid the scenes which, in life he loved the best
Surrounded by those who have shared his lot,
And monarch might envy his peaceful rest
Then leave him alone in his lowly bed
Long ages to come shall re-echo his name;
And the tears which grateful nation have shed
Like halo shall circle his well earned fame.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

GILBERT 6, CO., Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, and dealers in Produce.
Lumber, Shingles, Slaves &c. &c. Grand Ha-
ven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

II. b. GILBERT, Dealer in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Crockery
and Stone Ware, Hard Ware, Groceries Provis-
ions and Ship Stores. Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

WASHING GTONHOUSE BY HENRY Penney
Err. The proprietor has the past Spring new
ly fitted and partly re-furnished this House,
and feels confident visitors will find the House
to compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

L. NJ. s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
Stationery, &C., &c. At the Post Office corner
of Park and Barber streets, Mill Point Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

HOPKINS8' g. BROTHERS. Storage Forwarding
Commission merchants general dealers in all
kinds of Dry Goods Groceries. grain and provis-
ions; manufacturers and dealers Wholesale and
retail in all kinds of lumber, at Mill Point, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

M, b.. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, Solicitor in Chancery and Circuit Court
Commissioner for Ottawa County. Office first
door west of III. Grifliin's store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

y. DA VIS q CO.. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Provisions, Hardware Croclery, Boots and
Shoes, &c, &c. Muskegon, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22


to-growing. JAMES CuTHILL.
NEw-YORK CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-On Tues
day, the Goth ult, the winter arrangements for
the departure of trains on the Central Railroad
from Buffalo to Albany and New York went
into operation. On and after that day six trains
daily leave Buffalo, and the time by them to
Albany is twelve hours, and sixteen hours to
New York. So perfect is the Railroad sys-
tenn reduced and so we'll managed are they
that the time of arrival of the at any partc-
ular point does not vary more than minute or
two for days together in the summer, and scarce
ly more in the winter. The different roads,
composing the Central line, are under the direc-
ton of competent, energetic, and gentemanly
Superintendents This is particularly the case
with the Superintendents of the Buffalo and
Rochester, and Rochester and Syracuse Roads,
as we can attest from experience. Mr.. Martin,
Superintendent of the first, and Mr.. Dutton of
the second have few if any superors as Railroad
managers.
The Straight Line Road from Buffalo to Ba.
tava was opened a few days since, shortening
the distance between those two points seven
miles, and avoiding much of the heavy grade on
tho old route. Early in the spring the Straight
Line Road between Rochester and Syracuse,
about eighty miles in length, will be completed,
shortening the distance between Buffalo and AL
bany 20 miles more. The project of straighten-
ing the road from Syracuse to Utica has been
Co., a; - = Ii; Al.
enterprise will succeed, as considerable portion
of the stock has already been subscribed. When
this road shall be completed the distance be-
tween the two cities at the .extremities of the
Central road will probably be made in ten hours,
and to New York in fourteen.
Seven years ago, the Buffalo Commercial
says-
! "There was but single day train east, start
ing from Buffalo at seven in the morning, and
reaching Syracuse at bedtime, and there laying
over for the night. 1t was all the following day
reaching Albany, and there the traveller had to
remain another night. Starting the following
morning he reached Springfield at noon-went
thence to New Haven by rail-and on to New
York by boat, arriving at the city on the follow
ing morning. Coming this way, even more time
was consumed in the journey. The Hudson
River road now runs in a manner which may be
conceived by the following remarks of an aston
ished traveller:
81 reckon they travel some on the Hudson
River Railroad. l stepped in the car at Albany,
got fairly seated at Hudson, lighted my cigar at
Poughkeepsie, spit out of the window at Peeks-
kill, and hit man at Sing Sing. The telegraph
poles looked like close picket fence, and ON 60
ing to the rear of the train, found we had
rope-walk and ten pin alley in tow, each filled
with brick, both stuck straight out like the tail
of kite, without touching the track-and were
used merely to steady the cars"
Detroit Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

r.. w. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, will attend
promptly to collecting and all other professional
business intrusted to his care Office over III.
Grifin's Store opposite the Washington House,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

WILLIAM MTELL,HOTEL,by by HERMAN JoAcn
NJ. Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
well furnished, and the table abundantly sup
piled with the luXures and substantials of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Surgeon.
Office over j. I. Davis Tailor Shop. Washing
ton Street, Grand Haven
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

:. Is. ALBEE, Storage, Forwarding and Com
mission Merchant, and Dealer in Dry Goods
Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and Shoes.
&c., &c Flour and Salt constantly on hand
Store, corner Washington and Water streets.
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

H. MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker. Boots
and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders prompt
ly attended to. Shop one door below the Wash
ington House, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22
WHOLE NUMBER Is.


strength nature had placed in them when fully
ripe. Then they form healthy roots, and strong
woody stem Sudden changes have little effect
upon the haulm of such plants; the movement
of the sap goes on regularly; the plant cannot
become gorged with water, since the stem is too
woody. The sap is well elaborated, the UNDER
ground stem is hard, and the neck of the plant
firm and solid, exhibiting strong health, (which
can only be acquired through careful winter
ing.
In addition to all this,a late potato, with a ro-
bust constitution like that just described, ripens
its tubers five or six weeks earlier than other
wise.
/ have now done with all experiments upon
this king of vegetables, and trust may have
been the means of doing some service to pota-
to-growing. JAMES CUTHrLL.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

JAMES PATTERSON, Painter and Gazicr'
House, Sign and Ornamental Painting done at
Grand Haven. All orders will be promptly atten-
ded to, by leaving word at this office. Shop at
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

III ENRY MARTINI successor to Ball & Martin.
storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchant.
Grand Rapids, Michi gan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

dENRY 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??, 1852-12-22

HOYT g. POST, Clerk of Ottawa County. Of
flee over II. GriIins store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
fms Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

GROSVENOR REED, Prosecuting Attorney
for Ottawa County. Residence at Charleston
Landing Allendalc, Ottawa County, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

HENRY PENNOYER, Treasurer of Ottawa
County. Oflce over ri. Griffiin's Store opposite
the Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

WHITE LAKE HOUSE, BY Clements & Bow
erS. The proprietors having recently newly fit
ted and re-furnished this House, feel confident
that visitors and travellers will find this House to
compare tavorahy with the best in the State
The travelling community are invited to call
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22

AS4 A. SCOTT, Sheriff Of Ottawa County,
Office over ii .Grifin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-12-22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1852.

Il. "a. DEVELLX, Tailor and Cutter The sub
scrlocr has opened his shop and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens of Mus
kegon and vicinity who are in want of a first
rate garment, good and stylish. Ifeel confident
In giving entire satisfaction to those who may
fayor me with their patronage Muskegon,
October, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

THE SNAIL TRADE IN FRANcE.-We
learn from our Partisan contemporaries that
the snail is becoming fashionable article of
diet, and that for several months past par
ticular place has been appropriated for their
sale in the Paris fsh-market. in the south
east angle, near the Holsters and fresh-water
fish. ''Snails," says one ofthe French jour
nals "were highly esteemed by the Romans,
our masters in -gastromy, and are now raised
in many of the departments with success
In the sixteenth century the Capuchins of
Fribourg recovered the art of breeding and
fattening sDails, an art which is not lost in
our day, for in Frenche Come, Lorraine,
and Burgundy they raise excellent snails,
which find sure demand in the Paris
market. There are now fifty restaurants
and more than twelve hundred private tables
in Paris where snails are accepted as deli
cacy by from eight thousand to ten thousand
consumers The monthly consumption OF
this molluscan is estimated at half a million.
The market price of the great vineyard
snails is from IF. 90 to 81 SOC. per hum
dred, while those of the hedges, woods, ard
forests bring only from 2f to 2f 25c. The
proprietor of one snaillery in the vicinity OF
Dion is said to nett over 1000 frances an
nually."
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

SOLDIERS of '76-The corner stone of
the Soldiers Monument" was laid in Mil
ford, CT, on the 2Sth Oct, in the presence
of 1000 or 1900 persons, and an address
was delivered by Gov. Seymour. The New
Haven Journal says:
"In January, II, British ship from
New York with flag of truce for New Ha-
ven, constrained by adverse winds, came to
anchor in Milford harbor. and forthwith
landed upon the snowy beach 300 American
captives. They had been suffering from
confinement and hard fare on board the Jer-
scy prison ship Asia. Most were enfeebled
Or diseased-some died while being landed
All that did not were Immediately provided
for by the public authorities, or ministered
to by the hand of charity in private fami-
lies. But in spite of all that could be done
for them, forty-six of their number died in
one month. and were buried in common
grave. 1t is over the dust and bones of
these martyrs of liberty, that this projec-
ted monument is now being erected to their
memory"
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

The LATE ELEcTIoN.-The vote cast in
the recent Presidential election, shows that
vast numbers of the citizens of this Repub-
lie did not see fit to avail themselves Of the
right Of suffrage. 1t is estimated that at
least 100000 legal voters kept away from
the polls altogether, nine-tenths of whom
were firm and consistent Wings. In Ten
nessee it is computed that about 10000
voters did not come out on the day of cleo
ton; in Louisiana about 5000; in Missis-
sippi 10000 in Georgia over 10000; in
Kentucky 15,000-and SO on throughout
the Union as far as we have any definite
analysis of the vote The triumph Of the
Pierccites is a victory over Indifference, dis
satisfaction and supineness. They succeed
ed by our dissenslon rather than by their
own strength. Theirs is a triumph of the
minority of those who voted. These facts
should inspire the wings with hope. Let
them be firm and united, and better day
will dawn.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

Rum BOTTLES OUTLAwED.-The follow
ing case, tried in the Quarter Session of
Berks county, is reported in the Reading
Gazette: "A wife indicted her husband for
assault and battery, committed under the fol-
lowing circumstances: They were returning
home together in a wagon from market, the
husband, provided with pocket pistol well
loaded, from which he took sundry "swigs,"
until he became shot" The wife remon-
strated earnestly against such conduct. which
aroused the anger of her lord, and he COM
menced abusing her; whereupon she seized
the rum bottle and threw it out into the road.
For this her brute of husband beat her.
Judge JONES charged the jury that the wifes
act of breaking the bottle did not justify the
husband in striking her; that although a wife
had no right to destroy the goods and chat
tells of husband, a rum bottle was an excep-
ton that a wife was perfectly justified in
seizing her husbands rum bottle wherever
she could lay hands on it and destroying it;
and that in this instance the defendant did
no more than what sensible woman ought
to have done. The jury rendered verdict
IN accordance with this sound opinion
Rum bottles may, therefore, from this date,
be considered without the pale Of the laws
protection.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

Mr. JAMES G. B1RNEY is out again in
favor Of African colonization. In a late let
ter he alludes to the pamphlet which be
published last year on the subject, and sus-
tains its doctrines. He saws
"Some years ago, with many others,
thought that the emancipation of the slaves
among us would be aided by the free people
of color remaining in this country; that their
increasing privileges and consideration in
the free States-for then l supposed that
they all were favorable to emancipation
would elevate the slave, give him higher
self-respect, and, in the end contribute to
his liberation. In these expectations, l am
free to confess, l have been altogether dis
appointed
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15
Arrival of the America

New YoRK, Nov 24.-The Amer;c.
has arrived. ~"
The Franklin broke her centre shaft when
four days out and went into Southamnton
for repairs; the America arrived out on the
7th.
The British Parliament is occupied with
the reception of the Queens Speech which
is to be delivered on the 1lth Pierce:s
success IN the United States it was thouobt
would give the last kick to the Derby Min.
lstry. Webster's death had been noticed by
the press, but not prominently.
FRANcE.-The members ofthe Bonaparte
family cannot marry without his consent
The constitution of 1852, is to be maintain.
ed. The Prince Presidents Message pro.
duced good impression. Jerome Bona
parte has resigned the Presidency of the
Senate. tits supposed he will be appointed
High Constable.
SpAIN-Advices from Madrid of the Sd
inst, states that no anxiety exists relative
to the Crescent City affair A severe shake
of an earthquake had been felt at Malaga,
which caused great CONSERVATION. A simi-
lar shock was felt at Liverpool, on the 9th
inst.
Samuel Holmes has been elected Mavor
of Liverpool. A letter from Malta states
that "A political prisoners had been shot at
Ponigalia, by order of the Papal Govern.
ment.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

GEN. PIERCE ON PUBLIC Policy A
Boston correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune states that General Pierce has an
nounced views of policy by no means dis
creditable to him, and has signifed his
desire and determination to administer
the Government upon national rather than
partisan grounds. The same writer adds :
Upon one thing of Importance he has ex-
pressed decided views; these are, that the
tariff question should be taken out Of party,
politics and be settled upon satisfactory
basis, by the yielding of extreme views up
on all sides. The senatorial committee on
revenue frauds, appointed at the last session
consisting of Gen. James, Gen. Shields and
Mr. Bright, have been here, and Of course
visited the President elect That COM
mittee will not report in favor Of any revi-
sion of the tariff at this session. 1t is not un-
likely, however, that Mr.. Pierce will, in his
inaugural address, intimate the opinions we
have here ascribed to him, and foreshadow
the policy indicated by the declarations to
which we have alluded.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

The Flag of the Union and other Union
papers in Mississippi have hoisted the name
OF the Hon. II. S. Foote for o. S. Senator.
They are dissatisfied with the refusal of the
Legislature to so to fight the battle over
again with the secessionists. They contend
that the people of Mississippi have decided
that they did not censure Mr. Foote for his
support of the compromise, and that their
Interests could be safely entrusted to him
in the United States Senate. Thus believ-
Ing, the Union men. if they can rally again,
VIII endeavor once more to triumph over
their enemies and carry out the will of the
people. Some of the Wing papers, how
ever, which bore conspicuous part in the
canvass last year, decline renewing the con.
test again. In the mean time, Gov. Foote
has issued an address to the people in which
he discusses the Senatorial question.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

EMBALMING IN ENGLAND.--In one of
our English exchanges we find an account of
the discovery and opening of several collins
among the ruins of an old chapel in War
wickshire They contained bodies which
had been embalmed more than two hundred
years ago Several of them were in an as
tonishing state of preservation. One of
them in particular, that of young Lady
Audrey Leigh-who died in 1910, is de-
scribed to be in state of perfect freshness,
as though life had just departed; her flesh
as plump as when she was alive, her face
very beautiful, her eyelashes and eyebrows
perfect, and her eyes closed as though in
sleep. She was but between sixteen and
seventeen years of age, and, richly dressed
in fine linen, trimmed with costly point lace
The skill employed was so perfect in
some of the cases, that the ribbons and silks
retained their strength and gloss even after
exposure to the air.
Some mystery was attached to one of
the bodies found embalmed. There was
no name or superscription to identify. It
was that of man, preserved with great
care, in coffin filed with rosemary and
other aromatic herbs, but in examination it
was found that his head had been cut off,
Where the head and body were separated
there was broad black ribbon tied around
and his wrists were also tied with ribbons
No research has been able to identify the per-
son-perhaps some state criminal of long
past age. The ruins are on an estate which
has been in various noble families
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

FEARFUL Academia dispatch from
Bethlehem, Pa, dated the Goth ult, says
ga sad accident occurred here this after
noon, under the following circumstances
Preparations were being made for demo-
cratic supper and torchlght procession this
evening, and several men were engaged in
firing cannon. The man who attended to
the priming Of the gun wore cotton gloves,
which taking fire occasioneJa premature ex-
plosion. John Roth, an unmarried man had
both arms and both his eyes shot away, and
is otherwise so badly injured as to render
his recovery impossible. VIM. Bush, jr.,
had one arm shot off and his face badly cut
and burned, but will probably recover
The supper took place tonight, but there
was no music or procession on account Of
the accident.
Washington telegraph., 1852-12-15

THE JAPANESE ExPEDITIoN.-This ex-
pedition will sail on or about the 1st of De-
cember under the command of Commodore
M. G. Perry. The following is said to ex-
hibit the effective force of the squadron =
The Vermont with 90 guns and 800 men /;
Mississippi, 355 men Susquehanna, $50
men; Princeton, 100 men Saratoga, %
guns and 100 men; Vincennes, % guns
and 100 men; Macedonian, % guns and
$50 men Porpoise, 10 guns and 120 men;
Southampton, 4 guns; Lexington, 4 guns.
Total, 206 guns, and 3,045 men, The
three last named vessels are storeships-
There are to be added to the ships COM
panies, 700 marines which with the COM
plement of the storeships. officers, scientific
corps, and others attached to the expedi-
ton will make an effective force of 1000
men and $50 guns, mostly heavy ordinance.
The steamers are each to mount a couple
Of Paixan shell guns of the largest calibre,
and placed on revolving trucks so as to
sweep the horizon. These guns are intend
ed to be used for the discharge of shells 80
and 100 lbs. each, and long 42's, making
% guns to each steamer Each ship is
provided with two brass "A ID. field pieces,
to be used for shells or canister shot.
Wash. Cd C) Cotton Plant.