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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

Some years ago, the Yankee schooner, " Sal
ly Ann," under command of one Captain Spoon
er, was beating up the Connecticut River Mr.
Comstock, the mate, was at his station forward.
According to his notion of things, the schooner
was getting little too near to certain flats"
which lay along the larboard shore. So aft he
goes to the Captain, and with his hat cooked on
one side, says:
"Cap'n Spooner, you're gettin'l leetle too close
to them flats hadn't you better go abeout?"
To which Captain Spooner replied:
"Mr. Comstock, jest you 60 for'ard and tend
to your part of the skinner, and I'll tend to
mine !"
Mr.. Comstock went "for'ard" in high dud-
geon, and hallooed out
"Boys, see that are mud-hook all clear for
lettin' go!'
cay, ay, sr-al clearw
"Let 60 then !" said he.
Down went the anchor. out ratified the chain,
and like flash the "Sally-Ann" came luffing
into the wind and then brought up all standing.
Mr. Comstock walked aft, and touching his
hat very cavalierly, said:
swell, Cap'n, my part of the skinner is to-an-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23
The following anecdote is said to be found.

The following anecdote is said to be found
ed. 1t is certainly too good to be lost:
"A few miles below Poughkeepsje there liv-
ed some years ago, if he does not now live there,
very worthy clergyman, but very short in stat
ure. On certain Sunday, about eight years
ago, this clergyman was invited by the pastor
of church in that village to "fll his pulpit" for
the day. The invitation was accepted and
Sunday morning saw Mr.. in the pulpit
Snow it happened that the pulpit was very
high one, and accordingly nearly hid the poor
clergyman from view However, the congrega-
CATION, out of respect managed to keep their
countenances, and seemed reigiously anxious
for the text.
"They were not obliged to wait long; for
nose and two little eyes suddenly appeared over
the top of the pulpit, and small piping voice
proclaimed in nasal tones the text:
"' Be of good cheer: IL is I! Be not afraid 2
"a general smile pervaded the whole church
at this announcement; and the clergyman him
self became confused, and turned all sorts of
colors.' twas a long time before he could pro-
ceed with his sermon, so abruptly broken off,"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

Frederika Bremen has in preparation work
entitled Homes in the New World"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

A: w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

ASA 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??, 1853-02-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1853.

WILLIAM HATHA VA Y Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

III. 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??, 1853-02-23

WILLIAM TELL, HOTEL,b by HERMAN JoAcH
I'M. Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
we'll furnished, and the table abundantly sup
piled with the luXuries and substantials of life
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

HOYT G. POST, Clerk of Ottawa County. Of
flee over H. Griffin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

When Mr.. Quincy was Mayor of the city of
Boston, this good joke was related of him in a
South Boston print:
A Mr.. Evans, who had contract with the
city for filling up" the Flats" on the Neck, in
vited the city government to examine his road
and his famous dgging.machine. After satisfy
ing their curiosity, and admiring the wonderful
machine their attention was called to splendid
cold collation., prepared by the contractor for
their entertainment, near the scene of his Dig
ging operations.
Mr.. Quincy took the head of the table, and
very gravely Observed
Gentlemen, your attention is requested to
this new machine which Mr.. Evans has invented
for filling The Flats fthe City"
The filling" process Immediately commen.
ced
L. 81,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

d. b. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office frs door
west of II. Griffin's store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

MORRIS BUCK, County Surveyor. Residence,
Polkton, Ottawa Co.. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-23

r. W. DUNCAN Attorney at Law, Prosecuting
Attorney, and Circuit Court Commissioner for
Ottawa County. Office third door below the
Washington House, up stairs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
Great Fire in New Y ork.-s Men Killed

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-The extensive cIothinp
establishment Of X. l.. Rogers & Co.. known as JJn.
ION Hall, Fower's Block, on The corner Of Fulton
and Nassau Streets was burnt down this morning -
ne adjoining stores were considered injured I'm
ION Hall occupied The corner store of The six story
block known as FowIer's Buildings, which extend
from Fulton TO Ann street. There are are over fi(tv
tenants IN the block, and the destruction of propertv
has consequently been very extensive. Messrs Rog-
ers estimate their loss at 100000 10 $40 600; Mr.
Fower,s loss On buildings is estimated at $50 900.
The following tenants lost all their stock and tools
A NJ Shields, military goods; A. Lessinger, en-
graVer; Salisbury & Arrowsmith, Jewellers; j. W
Strong, bookstore and printing Office; j. Broad.
dining saloon. Three 6remen were killed. and three
Others badly injured, by the falling of a WALL which
buried them in lis runs.
ANOTHER DISASTROUS FIRE IN New YORK
New York, Oct. 3I,-The greenhouses, al the
Atlantic Docks, occupied by t. Shorthand & Sons,
were burnt yesterday afternoon, together with TO-
600 or $4,000 bushels of wheat and corn. The
paily insured in the New York CornEExchanae. and
the buildings and fixtures for 1925, 900, in the Htna
and Protection Companies of Hartford, and one Of
fire in this city.
The fire Yesterday morning, at the corner of Mas
sau and Fulton streets, was very disastrous The
loss amounts 10 $34l 900, which there is
insurance, only to the amount Of $l07 900.
The principal individual losses are-T. l.. Rog
ers, Clothing Warehouse, $4,000; insurance $50.
0OO. H. o. Fowler, owner of the building, $40.
600; insurance $28,000. +. w. Strong, Printer
and Siaioner, $4,000; insurance, 1925, 600. Sal.
Isoury 3 Arrowsmrh, Jewellers, $4,000. The last
hrm had stock valued at S72 900 ,nearly the whole
oil which is IN their sale now under the ruins, but
which they are confident will be unnjured. The
bremen were at work until late hour last night in
throwing water on the ruins, and endeavoring to get
out the bodies OF their comrades who were buried IN
the ruins.
The bodies of John Carman, insurance watch
man. and Michael O'Brien, fireman, have been re-
covered. 1t is now though that there are no more
beneath them.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
California Trade.

The intelligence just received from California, is
unavorabe TO those engaged in that trade land shows
that heavy losses must be made by the shippers of
most articles for the last year.
The correspondent Of the Journal of Commerce,
under date OF Oct LIST, says, the accumulation of
goods IN our warehouses, streeg, PIERS vacant lois
store ships, &C., is truly enormous, and much OF it,
VIII never bring cost and charges, the expenses
alone, TO say nothing Of deterioration in value or de-
preston IN prices, are sure 10 eat it up time. The
TACT is, we have great surplus, and the time is not
lar distant when cdigoes Of goods will either be
purchased for reshipment TO New York, or else or
deTed home by eastern owners and consignees
EOur auction sales are large, small proportion of
goods being sold "ior account Of whom il may con-
cern and the greater the depression in prices the
greater the inducenent to abandon shipments 10 I'M
derwriters, on the slightest imaginable grounds We
notice at auction last week, sales of 1900 bbls four
Tor account Of "underwriters," at IS 7-S per bbl.-
AT same time, private sales making Of similar mar
GELS, in lots, at SO to SIS per Dbl. more
We notice same day, sale Of 1900 bags Amer-
can barley, in seamless bags, in fine order and con-
diton, at IA n cents per pound; 800 bags
very choice California red potatoes gunny bags at
cent per h., not sufficient To pay for bags aud
freight.
Same day we noticed sales Of 5000 dozen ash hoe
handles, IL z CTS. per dozen, costing 8 shngs a
dozen IN New York; Hickory Pick helves, rs TO
10 cts. per dozen, costing 1926 per o., landed
here. These were purchased Tor frewood Col.
Inns of Hartford, best large sized picks, sold al SIG
to US doz.. other good Miners Picks, costing in
eastern cities $40 doz. and which have BEEN sold
here by the case (parl Of same Inyoce) at SIP doz
were sold, say is caees at 92 cts per dozen.
AmesD. handle shovels were offered al auction in
lots OF 80 dozen-lO dozen put up, with the privi-
lege OF the whole, sample only taken, at rs per
dozen, A.
The truth is, the shippers ut the East have zone
SO biodIy and rushed in goods here, even al the
enormous rates Of 70 cts per foot freight, that many
consignees here, are Obliged 10 abandon the goods
either to the ship owners, or underwriters. Lumber,
even OF the best descriptions such as oak ash, and
hickory plank, pine plank, or even Georgia yellow
pine hoorng' wI not cover cost and freight, which,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
One Price Clothing warehouse
p. WARE

Merchant Tailor and Dealer IN Ready Made
ClOttiag and Ge9atleme1'S Furnishing Goods,
Nos 69 and no Main ST., Wnrcester (Store formerly
occupied by II. II. Chamberin d Col
Purchasers will find in the above establishment every
description of CLOTHING and u RMS HING
GOODS in prOiuse variety and the Clothing generally
Of very superior workmanship and style, il being al
made by persons in the immediate employ of Mr. Ware
nrder the supervision of a careful assistant.
No similar establishment in the CommOnw ath 10
conducted upon liberal scale, or present
stronger inducements for geDarsl patronage. very
email and uniform profit upon great amount of bust
hess is the controlling idea in each department Tie
common practice of demanding great prices and getting
The largest possible is here systematically iepudia.
ted and instead, the honorable and Just rule Of
price only, is adhered TO with strict fidelity. Every
garment is marked In plain figures Mt the lowest price
it he sold, and from the price there abate-
ment variation.
No fail TO perceive that this is the only Just
md strictly honest rule for the dealer ard experience
has everywhere abuRd-ntly proved il be also in the
long much the most advantageous to the purchaser
II is obvious that is here liable pay above the
lowestmark valuation for any artioa and that those
who well acquainted with the goods, and those
who not, pay precisely the same piice
The lower story and basement of the Store, are ap
propriated to the sale of Ready MADE Clothing and
Furnishing Goods, and in the Chambers ab0ue ishe
of Goads Tor all kinds of Coats Pants and Vests
and also large variety of Clothing OF superior work.
manship. ALI persons lar anG near who want any
description Of MEMS OR BOYS CLOTHING, are re-
specially invited to visit this extensive and well stocked
establishment, where superorGOOds low prices and fair
dealing may in every be depended npOn
mch29 s30dI uaFtf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
Gottschalk is coming Again.

There are moments in human life, when our
thoughts and ideas are carried heavenwards; when
our whole soul is inspired with something superhu-
man. Such thoughts are sometimes occasioned when
we behold the creations Of God: at others, when we
contemplate the masterworks of great artists and at
others, again, when listen TO the sou-insnirinO
strains of the musician. Those were lust the feel
ings we experienced when we heard thus voung and
talented artist, Goschalk, at his concert Iast Thurs
day night. No pen can describe our surprise. when
we thought we had heard the best living artists. and
that there could be hardly anything more than we
had heard. But, although we went TO thar concert
with Kind OF prejudice, we must confess ourselves
conquered; conquered by genius, by talent Of the
highest ORDER His skill and execution, we must
say, surpass anything we ever heard before. and his
style is SO sublime, and great, that il is really
wonderful to behold. He surlnomls the greatest
difficulties with such nonchalance, as II they were
mere nothing; and, IN fact, nothing seems iisur-
mounIabe 10 him.
We are glad that the lovers of nnsic. and we
nope there are great many in our midst, have an
other opportunity to hear Mr.. Gottschak next
Thursday evening, at Brinley Hail, and we are sure
that ne would have an overlooking house, if his real
merits were known amongst our music loving public.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

AccIDENT.-On Monday, 3lst uIt,, about FIVE
O'Clock P. M, as Mrs Charles A Harrington, of this
city, with child about years, and hoy about 10
years. were riding in chase through Grove street,
the horse started from some unknown cause, and
threw Mrs. Harrington and the infant out Mrs.
II. had her wrist broken and received some severe
Commissions, the injurious extent of which is not
known The child was not much injured, and the
boy received no injury whatever. The horse ran at
the top of his speed along Grove and Main streets
and into his barn, after the accident 10 Mrs Har.
riogton, during which time the boy kept his seat
1t is hoped that Mrs. Harrington's injuries are no,
serious though very painful.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

CRYSTAL PALAcE.--We learn that The Direc-
tors Of the Crystal Palace have resolved TO keep the
Exhibition open through the winter, instead ofclos-
ing IL IN December, as they had previously contem.
plated. They impclled TO this step BY the pecu-
mary success they have steadily met with since the
exhibition WAS complete, and by the consideration
that an early close must deprive an immense number
o. persons Of tho pleasure and benefit Of visiting the
Palace. From the first Of September 10 the present
day, The rec pts have been highly satisfactory, av
ersgng four thousand dollars or more, day. while
the current expenses are about 5000. The receipta
o. the fortnight ending the 22od inst, were SIS.
OV0. stoves VIII be Immediately erected in sufli-
cient numbers to keep the building comfortable. and
new ones will be added as the weather becomes
more severe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

ROMAN CATHOLIC CONSIDERATIONS The i'm.
posing ceremony OF the consecla alton Of the three
newly elected Bishops Of the Roman Catholic Church
the RI. Rev. DR.. John Loughlin, Bishop of The
lately erected Diocese OF Brooklyn; the Ri. Rev.
James T. Bailey, Bishop Of the Diocese Of New.
ark; and the Ri. Rev. Louis DeGoesbriand, Bishop
o. the Diocese OF Burlington, Vt--toOk place, with
the august ceremonies incident to such an eccesias
teal event, at st. Patrck's Cathedral Mulberry st.
Yesterday morning. His ExceIency, Monsignor
Bedlnii Apostolic Nunco to Brazil, number of
Bishops and large number Of Priests, participated
In the ceremonies; and the large was throneed
with spectators-io MANY of whom it was a novel
proceeding. The pontifcal procession, the DISPLAY
OF clerical attire, the imposition Of hands-lhe es-
senilal rite by which, according to the Roman Cath
ohc aih. the power OF the Episcopacy is commune
Gated; the delivery Of the enblems .ol pastoral au
thority TO the new Bishops; the solemn chanting by
me choir ~ the chancel and the sacred music Of the
chorus, together with he other ceremonies Of The
occasion, cons,aied scene Of much inlerest.-N.
Y. Tribune, Oct 81 .haet4e saos af
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
THE PEOPLES RALLY!

We have great pleasure in announcing to our read
ers, that definite arrangements have been made, by
which
Hon. CHARLES ALLEN
will address the citizens of Worcester and vicinity
on Saturday evening, Noy s. on the issues involved
in the pending election, and especially in defence
of the amended Constitution; and
Hon CHARLES SUMNER
viii address them, the subjects, on Saturday
susning, Nov IL. Both meetings will be held in
the CITY HALL, and we hazard nothing in the pre-
dicton, that both of them will be such as will DEM
the earnestness of the people in the cause of
Freedom and Reform.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

ACCIDENT ON THE HUDSON RIVER RAIL.
ROAD-New Hork, Oct. 3l.-The express train
upon the Hudson River Railroad, going west. was
thrown off the track on Saturday eveniu, near Yon
kers, owing TO the negligence oil a switch tender
The tram consisted Of thirteen passenger cars, one
baggage car, and two powerful locomotives and con-
tanned 700 passengers. When the accident occurred.
the train was going al the rate Of 80 or 40 miles an
hour. The engineers discovered the misplaced
swhcn snort distance ahead, and Immediately re-
versed then engines and leaped off, followed by the
bremen. The train thrown off INFO the midst
Of lot OF freight cars, standing on side track:
the two engines and three passenger cars were
smashed, and the loss is estimated AT $50 ,OOO.-
Many oil the passengers were more or less bruised.
but no lives were lost, nor bone broken. The
switch tender has absconded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

EVA writer in the Boston Medical journal
cautions the public against travelling lecturers
who cruise the country over, "explaining the
principles Of sison," aud peddlinr certain ar.
haus,ing cups (which promise great relief 10 those
whose eyesight wanes. lie has examined ,hs
subject and The cups, and pronounces the latter
not only worthless, but positively injurious.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

:, Designer and Engraver, upon Wood and stons
i9use on Crescent street All orders Jeff with &, w
hiCE, at IL U. Goddard & Co.'S, will meet whh promp
merry. dons mhch
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

Capt McCluncy, Of the U S. Steamer Powhat-
an,giyes an account Of visit made to the Sultan
Of Borneo, and the concluding Of treaty with
him. Borneo is the largest island on the world,
leaving out New Holland, which is classed as a
continent The captain writes that the city in
which the Sultan resides contains 30, 900 inhabi-
tants, that the people are swarthy, and 20 almost
naked. Their religion is Mohometan. The women
have much fairer compilations than the men, are
delicately formed, and ratherpretty. The turban
isworn by the men. The Sultan is about five feet
Six inches high, rather robust, of a mild eoun-
tenance' and probably ffty-iye or sixty years of
age. lie has 100 wiies 0t
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

Having been duly licensed to keep an Iwryt,,apvc,
OFFICE, the undersigned is prepared Ia furnish H,s
% houses, and Private Families, with American
and other male and female help. ~ Orders fnn, b
Country promptly attended to- Persons In wan, ~"
nep, and those wishing for employment are nvtei 10
u Ienements, Stores, and Offices 10 he Ia,
~ MONEY to loan on collateral secnri,v
RuglO dly LEWIS C. MINI 800 ~.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
BIIIIer's Operot,o,,

NJ. TOT rllmg Teeth OverExposed Nerves
ms operation, original with the subscribsr h.,
neen performed by him, during two and half y.srN
nearly three hundred tines with the loss Of one ,on,s
gny so lar as known Also, by several distnyushs ~
oehtiss, whom he instructed more than two yenrs 30
who have been emlnenfly successful nv 10 NJ,
method oftrestment heretofore In use, can So man,
TEEN be saved, alter their living membranes becon,
EXPOSED nfs ras- s. T. MILLER.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

IroEEDARY CAUGHT.-.IIudson, Oct 30.--A
young man named Charles Poucher about 20 years
Of age, was caught last night IN the act Of setting
fire 10. the dry goods Store Of Messrs. SpIague x
Dewey, In whose store he had been clerk. This
is the pevenh time tho same store has been set on
FIRE within the last two months. .8Hi
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
LAST PRAYERS.

IA grand poem, which seems to be going past nnrec
ognizehl
Upon Times outer verge ! stand, while layes
My leet EterniIy's immortal waves,
Knowing that all things which have been before
Shall be to me no more;
That dreams, emotions, vaniIies, desires,
Hopes incense on the altar Of youths hres,
And mans ambition, that have been before,
Shall be no more:
The sting, the passion, penitence, reliei,
Sweet memories, the pearls of lie's brief story
Sad memories, that dim the rising glory
Joys which are spent, and sorrows gone before,
No more, no more.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

The Melbourne Argus Of August 3D. briefly
sketches the present condition Of business, and
what i offers in the new ElDorado:--
"Great as the emigration is, the wants and re-
quirements Of the colony are fully equal 10 The
supply Of this moment no person able and willing
to work need be unemployed. Skilled laborets are
earning from ~ 10 Gl0 per week, and the com
monest workmen E3 to "a. This is independent
of the diggings and profitable employment can al
ways be found lmmediatey on landing in Melbour-
emigrants OF that class, are drug in the mar
kct and that these snd adventures unaccustomed
TO trade or labor, cannot expect success"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

BALL.-The Jackson Guards had ball in Hor-
ticultural Hall last night, which was conducted with
the utmost proprietya aud which was kept up with
that light hearted mrth and spirit which al so char
acteristie Of the Screen Ise." Moore's Quadrille
Band dlscoursed excellent music to the party and
conradances, jigs, and reels, put life and metal in
theirsheels. The ladies presented complete galaxy
oil grace and beauty, and the Guards were dialin.
gulshed by their tall aud stawart forms. About
O'Clock this morning, the party repaired 10 the up
per hall for supper, where song and sentiment added
to the happiness of the OCCASION and revived the
memory Of the green sunny bowers where The ma
jory Of the jackson Guards spent the sweet hours
Of their infancy. We wish the stop of the morn
ing TO Coptain Drscoll and his gallant compapv.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01
MONDAY, Oct. 81.

The court room was crowded at an early hour this
morning, by great number Of ladies and gentlemen,
who had become interested in this protracted and
exciting trial, The defendants were brought in,
'roned, at half past 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and the
learned judge, in short time afterwards, began to
deliver his charge to the jury.
The judge, after few preliminary remarks on the
Importance Of the trial pending, &C., proceeded 10
review the evidence, and to comment thereon in an
eloquent and lucid manner, until quarter from one
O'Clock, when the Court adjourned TO quarter past
two o'clock, the jury, in the meantime, continuing
together. About half past three O'Clock, P. NJ, the
jury retired consider their verdict, and bad not
returned when we went to press.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-11-01

HrThe following article comes from the pen Of
one who understands what he is writing about
Perhaps no one in our city more competent than
he to give sound and reliable opinion on such
subject as this. Rms