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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-02-09

NJ. B. HOPKINS Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of III. Griin's store.
, 1853-04-23
NO. 33.
roIameIIa.-YOthing Now under the Sun.

Solomon said a thousand years before
Christ that there was nothing new under
the SUM-" bat that every thing that there
was known had been known before. We
think differently and are consoling ourselves
every day by our new inventions, ihouchts
and discoveries as we imagine. In agricul-
tue particularly, we claim for ourselves
great Improvements and in fact we claim the
Who'll 0l ag icu'turc as science for the
present century. But did not Virgil wraTc
into his magnificent verse some of the best
maXims in cultivation. There was another
Roman Of the days OF Cmist who did not as
Virgil did, sing Of the duties and mysteries
Of the farm, lut he wrote book about them.
One hundred years ago it was translated and
printed in English. This was old Cola
NrLLA. Hear what this Roman farmer
said about cutting hay Is centuries ago
II is best TO cut down hay before il be-
gins 10 wilher; for you gather a larger
quantity Of il, and il affords more agreea-
Ole food for cattle. But there is measure
to be observed in drying it, that if il b. put
together neither too wet nor too dry, ior in
the last case il is no whit better than straw,
if it has lost its juices and, in the other, il
rols in the loft. Ifitretains much moisture.
after it has grown hot ii breeds fire, and
sets all in flame.
Sometimes, also when we have cut down
our hay, shower surprises us. But if the
hay be thoroughly ripe, il is 10 no purpose
10 NOW it while il is wet, and it will be bet
ter if we suf'T the uppermost part Of il 10
dry with the sun. Then owill afterwards
turn it, and when it is dried on both sides,
we will bring it close together into cocks,
and so bind it up in bundles"
And having read this, take long look at
Colamella's three maxims about system and
about economy.
When youhayo read them once and med
itaied thoroughly upon them, take your
scissors and cut them out of your paper (un-
less you keep file of them), and when cut
paste them up on the cupboard door or iu-
side the old clock for future reference.
l. He is a thrifIlsss farmer who buys
anything his farm can produce.
9. He is no husbandman who does
any work in the day that can be done in the
night,
3, "He is the worst Of all who in a
clear sky works within doors rather than in
the field"
Poor Richards maxims are not more
comprehensive nor more philosophical. Tho
farmer who follows these rules may moi be
rich but he will be better of, in that he
will be COMFORTABLE and will NEVER BE
POOR.
, 1853-04-23

MEAGHER's APosrRoPHE TO GoID.-
We are confident that our readers will pc
ruse with interest the following sketch Of
that portion of Mr. Meaghcr's eloquent lee
ture in which he aPostrophizes filthy
lucre." 1t is too noble 10 be lost, but It is
not superior 10 the elevated and glowing
tenor Of his whole discourse
Gold, which has caused many BRAIN 10
ache, has blistered many hand, broken
many a noble heart, has wounded many 4
soaring soul, and clinging to il, has brought
il to the dust gold, which has bought the
integrity Of the statesman, and led his wis
dom captive gold, which has silencpd the
tongue of the orator, and bought the Aauer-
les Of the past gold, for which in the gay
saloons Of fashion, many a fair and noble
girl has plighied the vow which has con-
signed her life to bitterness, and locked upon
her radiant neck the snake that swells her
veins with venom; gold, which has stolen
into the councils Of the struggling nation,
has bred dissenlion among her chiefs, has
broken the seal Of her sacred secrets, has
forced the gates Of her strongest ciladcIs,
has bought the evidences which hurried her
apostles 10 the scsfold, has bought the votes
which made over her inheritance TO others,
and her glory to strange Peoplc-gold,
which has led the traitor 10 the garden, and
with kiss betrayed The RedeemeT OF the
world gold, which IN so many shapes has
stepped with a stealihy tread or rio,od
amongst men--which has been the fever, the
madness, the despair--has been in turns and
quick succession, the spy, the swindler, the
perjurer, the assassin, tho foe Of innocence,
the blight Of beauty, the bane Of ges.aS
gold has become fountain Of life, and joy,
and frecdom-the serpent has been trans
formed into a blossomed wand. Lueiirr
has become the morning star Toyou, the
citizens Of America, it must be pleasing in
deed, TO b,hold new republic rising up to
share with you the labors and glories Of a
future, before which the conceit Of the old
world shall be humbled, and in the ligb; Of
which humanity shall grow srong.n
, 1853-04-23
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From the Alta California, of March 10th.
England and France = Reflections -
Peace OF War.


The latest European papers inform us
that lively apprehensions are still felt by
the English regarding the coup de main
which it was at one time so confidently as
sumed by their own and American journals
would be directed against their country by
The new Emperor of France. We confess
to have entertained similar apprehensions,
and to have shared with some Of our co,
temporarics the psnic-lke alarm which
spread through England at the suddenncss
and boldncss of Louis Napoleon's vigorous
strokes for Empire. Tho recent order of
ihe British Government for additional war
vessels from the hands Of a contractor who
it is rumorcd, had engaged TO build an equal
number as that ordered for France, indi-
Gates, too, that these nervous fears are not
yet subsidized in that country, but for all this
we do not now think there will be war. In
the short interval which elapsed between
the Election Of the President of the Repub-
lie and the Proclamation Of the Empire, it
certainly seemed that war with England
would be the diversion in favor Of his plans
10 which Napoleon lc petit would naturally
resort with the French people. But he is
now settled, (if anything except French
coffee can be truly sottled) on the throne of
Empire in which position we must regard
him. And viewed as the consummaton OF
bis grand project, accomplished without the
Pilling of foreign blood, there is as little
fear as there would be necessity for the cut
ting off Of the heads Of his neighbors, by
This Peace Emperor, 10 maintain his rule.
England prepares for war, il is true but
she did so on different occasions when the
throne of France was occupied by Louis
Philippe, the citizen king. who was known
10 be most desirous Of peace England
prepares for war from motives ofprudence
'he has long been governed by forosightcd
and cautious statesmen, who strive 10 avert
even the possibility of adversely, and who
know the importance Of the proverb, that
he who desires peace must be ready fol
var. 1t is not probable that England will
be attacked by France, under the circum
stances. The latter cannot hope for success
maWar waged against her natural enemy
without being power of the first rank o
land and sea, able to transport 10 England
avery large army, able to guarantee the re
Ueat Of this army in case Of a reverse, ant
able to support with success the long anC
bitter war which would afterwards be wage,
ey England against her. We have nevc
eeI'e'ei France woull he successful in al
INVASION. Napoleon the First was tho de
Cared and mortal enemy Of Englsud h.
'm a' :" his pJvc' 10 in'llc ne. ana # Z
, 1853-04-23
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, 1853-04-23

THE CALoRIc SuP.-Thc Calrric Ship
Eii-sson, Lowbcr, for Norfolk, sailed on
fueslay She passed Tier No !, E,st
River, precisely at O'Clock and l. min
ut's, and through the Narrows at / o'clock
and 10 minutes, making the time hour and
2S minutes, which would lrng her rate of
speed 6 miles per hour, the tide al the time
being full flood, and about turning ebb. The
motion of the wheel was very regular, with
out the slightest perceptiye stand on any
revolution.
The Ericsson goes with but one person on
board, except those directly interested, and
that is Captain Sands, Of the U. $. Navy.
Mr.. Hoeg, thA builder of the engine, is also
along. Therd were many rg'nt applica-
lions for the ybyage, but as not a tenth could
have Deen Accommodated, all were refus d.
On arriving at Norfolk, the Secretary of the
Navy is EXPECTED to visit the ship, anil fIom
him and Captain Sands the public will I'm
doubIedly grtthc facts of the voyage in a
form that will place the question of the val
ne of he Ericsson engine beyond dispute
We learn that more than four hundred
applications have been made, from different
parts oi the country, for engines, to be built
on the Ericsson principle. 1t being quite
impossible, at present, for the inventor to
prepare the drawings for this large number,
from which TO build them, it is his inten-
ton tn have stereotype plates, prepared,
from which any number Of copies can be
taken. Five engines are now in process Of
construction on this plan, varying from ten
to fneen horse power. By April next, the
business is expected 10 proceed with great
or rapidiiy.-Tf Tribune N
, 1853-04-23

WORTH TRYiNG.-A French scientific
journal states that il has been ascertained by
frequent experiments, that the bad smell
and taste Of butter may be entirely removed
by working it over in water mixed with
chloride Of lime. The discovery was made
by Brussels farmer, whose practice is TO
take sufficient quantity Of pure cold water
to work it in, and put into it from % 10 30
drops Of chloride Of lime for every 10 pounds
Of butter When it has been worked until
the whole has been brought into contact
with the water, it should be worked again in
pure water, when it will be found to be as
sweet as when originally made. The ex-
pertinent can easily be tried, and We com
mend it to our citizens who arc driven to
the necessity of buying rancid butter.
, 1853-04-23

THE PRISrER.-The night grows late
the streets are hushed-the moon-beams
Aeck the deserted pavement - and sleep
strews its slumberng popies over the in
habitants Of the silent city. All arc al rest
save the printer, who is busy at his case.
How nimbly and eheerfully does he ad-
just tho faithful types as il he took " no
nole of time".-as if the duties that we're
wearing out his life were more diversion
than laborious avocation. But amid their
monoionous discharge, believe Us, the printer
thinks of home and sweet rest, and sighs
within himself for the better lot Of which
others are possessed. And yet there is no
rcposc for him-lhough the night tramps
on and the iocund dawn will soon appear.
Ye who receive at sunrise your lavoriIe,
and wander, perhaps, listlessly over the pa
gos, remember that it is the fruit Of toll
which was active and untiring, while you
we're quietly sleeping--that life is imprinted
in its columns-ihlt your convenience and
comfort is bought with the price of wcari-
ness.
There is an electric chord" which,
being charged with sympathy, will carry
the gentle burden even unto the most dis
tant heart. We bcspcak its agency in be-
half OF the faithful printor.- Buffalo Ex.
, 1853-04-23

TRoyuLE.-The most Of TIC trouble in
this world is caused BY disappointed desires
rather than positive evil. Out Of every
hundred men you meet with, ninety FIVE are
low spiriled-not because they lack COM
forts, but because they a:e not blessrd with
a surplusagc. Queer critter, that animal
that cooks his food.'
, 1853-04-23

u In mixed company, be reader TO
hear than to speak, and put people upon
talkinr Of what is in their own way ; for
then Won will both oblige them, and be most
1roV To- improy. by their conversation.
, 1853-04-23

20 lie whose religion is ever on his
lips, has seldom any OF that valuable treas
ure in his heart; ii keeps watch, like liy-
cried porter at his door, but there is nobody
at home, and there is nothing TO steal; if it
were well lodged in his soul he would not
be afraid Of its escape. lie who youches for
his own lruthlulnoss by an oath, will tell a
lie the mex, moment without blush.
, 1853-04-23

YOUNG AMERIcA.-Mr. M'Kay, Of East
Boston, has now on the stocks, the longest,
sharpesi, and largest ship in the known
world, and has named her Young America.
Her keel is $40 feet long the vessel will
be $50 feet long on deck, will have SO feet
breadth of beam, 30 feet depth of hold, with
three decks, and will register over 1850
tons. The frames are placed close together
and bolted fore and aft, and will be diago-
nally cross-braced with iron, like the Col
Inns steamers, and every other means Of
strength will be used TO make her perfect
ship. Her model is said by competent jud
ges to be the most perfect specimen Of ma
val architecture ever produced BY Mr.. M
Kay, and is expected 10 prove the swillesl
in the world- She wall have four nasis.
the after one loro-and-aft rugged, and the
others square rigged, with double topsails.
The yards on the fore and mainmast will be
alike, and on the mizzenmast will cores
pond with the yards above the lower top
sail yards on the other masis, In rig as
well as model all the improvements of the
day will be introduced. Mr.. M'Kay builds
her on his own account, and intends 10
place his brother, now captain of the Sove-
reign of the Seas, in command of her. She
will cost about 100000. Mr.. M'Kay has
been induced to undertake this vast enter
prise by numerous solicitations from the
most influential citizens Of California They
admire his daring enterprise, for they know
that his clippers rank first among the fore
most, and have said Build us something
to astonish the world, and wen FIJI her with
freight" He has taken them at their ward
and will soon show them vessel which
will be an honor to our flag. She will be
ready for launching in three or four months.
Good luck to her -[BOston Atlas.
, 1853-04-23
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, BY
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, 1853-04-23

no Humanity will direct to be pariico-
larly cautious Of treating with the least a7-
pearance Of neglect, those who have lately
met with misfonuncs, and are sunk in life.
Such persons are apt to think thsmsrlve'
sighted when no such thing is intended. -
Their minds bcing already sore, feel The
least rub severely, And who would be 50
c,url as TO add Affections to the afflicted ! q
, 1853-04-23

PsS- Love and re,prc, are rarely found
in .lni f,rtnn', aud advar'i'y seldom m,c!s
WIKI the retain vi lileulshp.
, 1853-04-23

~ or all learning the most difficult d.,
Parlment j, to unearn; drawing mistake
or prJGlicc out Of the head is as painlal a,
drawing tooth, anil tn patient never
u0ik- tao cltitur
, 1853-04-23

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The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22

LES NEz pE1Nrs.-Une singuiere resolu-
tion Went d'etre presentee : Ia Legislature du
Kentucky. Ellie enjoint au garden dh peni-
tentiaire de pEtat de Sc proeurer une eompo-
sition chimiaue pour teindre en- noir te neg
des detenus atm qu'ils puissent etre aisement
reconnus dams les cas- d'6yasion. Cette COM
position doit etre assez energique pour resis-
ter toute espece de lessive pendant un mois
au moins Les neg seront TENTS une fois par
mois, mais lie garden cesserar roperation quel-
ques sernainesavantl lexpiration de laperiode
d'emprisonnement des detenus, atm qu'en re-
couvrant legalement la hbert9 ceux-es puis-
sent montrer a leurs concitoyens des nee
blancs-touchant embleme de leur purifea-
ton morale! Mais quelle drole de mine won't
avoir ces malheureux detenus avec un pro-
montoire noirci au milieu de Ia face, ct qu'ils
preteront rire aux visiteurs LIE moyen de
garder son serieux devant ee battalion yivant
d'as de pique!
The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22
Correspondence

Nous extrayons ce qui suit dune cores
pondanee des Attakapas
Les maladies senablent cesser gu ralentlr
a Vermillionville. lie combat eesse faute de
combattans.
ramassage du coton va grand tram q
LAFAYETTE, ct nonobstant Ia destruction par
les ehenilles, dune partie de Ia reeolte, il est
facile de voir que la quantite ne sera pas De
plus dun quart meindre. Quanta la quallte,
yous saver quelle est toujours Ia meme.
!. J'apprends que les medecins de Eermil.
lionville ont tous fui. J'en COMMAS deux qui
ne retourneront pas de sit6t.
Quelques sucriers de St. Martin ont COM
mence Ia roulaison On dit que le sucre est
beau ct que Ia fabrication en- est facile, ce qul
est beaucoup.
J'ai appris que les Courses de Ia Nouvelle'
Iberie ont commence, ainsi que vous pave2
annonce dams votre journal, le 6 de ce mois
ct ron espere que ce chemin reprendra So re
putation ancienne, car vors deyez Vous rap
peler que vers 1881, c'etait l'hippodrome du
monde fashionable ct des amateurs de che
vaux des Attakapas, ct que ces courses attl
raient toujours les meilleurs chevaux des .
pelousas, des Rapides ct meme de la Nouvel
e-Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22
Fin de i,Enideaaie.

Nous annonGons avec plaisir, sur Ia fol du
Bareau de Sante, gull ne regne plus d'epi-
#de,nie i Ia Nile. Orleans. Ce fait est Off
ciellernent constate dams ne resolution votes
d Get efets L'etat sanitaire de la vile eet
des plus satisfaisans. ct les citoyens absens,
acclimates on nons peuyent y revenir en- toute
slfete. Les cas- de fevre jaune sont aussi
rares parmi nous en- &c moment qu' Ills le sont
d'ordinaire apres une premiere gelee, ce qui
prouve que Ia maladie n'exerce ses raVages
due pendant une periode determinee, ct que
a elle commencait, par exemple, sevir
ayec rigueur des le commencement de JUN,
ellie disparaitrait scion toute probablite vers lie
milieu d'aodt, c'est-a-dire Pepoque on JUS.
qua present ellie faisait son apparition d Ia
Nile. Orleans C'estl la une particularite qui
dn frapper les medecins. On salt d'ailleurs
que repidemie sevit cruellement . eette
heurc dams les paroisses de Pint6rieur, quoi-
que les conditions atmospheriques } soient les
memes qua Ia Nile Orleans. La fevre jau-
ne ayant cette AIMEE eclate dams notre vile
beaucoup' plus tot que de eoutume ety ay-
ant epuise toute % violence dams Ia fataie pc
riode que lai octroie Ia nature, youlu, pour
ne pas manquer completendent ] ses hablta-
des inveterees, terminer dams nos bellies
conpagnes son eeuvrs impiteyable.
A6Sigie, IA oct.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22
lCoRnsatnaqNe.)

Mons. Ie Redacteur du Cougrser-Veull-
lez me permettre de corriger une erreur qul
s'est glissee dams la traduction franchise des
deliberations de Ia Convention Wing du IL.
L'erreur est dams la traduction de Ia resolu-
ton suivante, que j'ai presentee d Ia Con-
vention:
Resolved, That the sense Of this Convention be
taken as to the expedieacy Of nominating Parish
Commissioners"
La resolution telle qu'elle est inseree dams
vos COLONIES franeaises, me represente COM
mesayant agpuye sar Ia ascessite de faire
dorenayant des nominations de parti pour
cette place importante; tandis que, d'apres Ia
construction anglaise, Il est facile de s'apper-
ceyoir que je soumettais Ia dite resolution d
Il consideration de Ia Convention, settlement
dams lie but de savoir s'tl 6tait coaceasa61e
alors de Eaife des nominations pour Ia dite
place.
QUAINT refFet que pourrait avoir Tune ou
lautre construction, celia importe, peut-etre,
peu; mais toutefois je ne desire pas etre pla'
ee sous un faux rapport. Je suis, &c:
ALBERT DEJEAN.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22
Jury de Police.

By-Nous sommes autorises annoncer que Mr..
EUGENE WARTELLE est candidat pour un des
sieges au Jury de Police de la Paroisse ST. Landry,
4 Ielection de Novembre proclaim.
IS oct. 1858.
NJ Nous son1mes autorisGs annoncer que Mr..
LOUIS A PATIN est candidat pour un des sieges
E.oli=e Dc L. 2arnisse ST Landry, , Pc
lection de Novembre proclaim. is oct. 1853.
n-Nous sommes autorises annoncerque Mr
F. C. DEVILLIERS est candidat pour un des sie-
ges au Jury de Police de la Paroisse st. Landry,
PGlection de NovembEe proclaim.
% OctobEe 1858.
Ry~Nous sommes autorises 4 aanoneer que Mr..
JOHN WRIGHT est canddat pour I'M des sieges
au Jury de Police de la Paroisse st. Landry, Pc
lection de NoFembre proclaim. 22 oct. 1883.
1yNous semmes autorises anncncer que Mr..
FRANCOIS ROBIN est candidat pour un des sic.
ges au Jury de Police de la Paroisse St. Landry,
relection de Novenbre proclaim.
% oct. 1858. ~.
uyNous sommes autorises annoncer que Mr..
ULYSSE GABEREL est candidat pour un des
seges au Jury de Police de la Paroisse St. Landry,
4 pelection de Noyembre proclaim.
% oct. 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-10-22
:, Jury de Police, | Stance d. I octo.
Paroisse St. Landry. b1e 1858.
RESOLUTION

q TTENDU que le Jury de Police de IL
e Paroisse St: Landry ayans appris Ii
mort De franklin b. Reeves, dernierement Collec-
seur des Taxes de Ia dite Paroisse, pour pannSe
1852, ct des Licences ct Taxes de Rail.Road, le.
wees sur Ia Paroisse, pour Fannee 1853
En- conssqnesce qs'I SOFT RssotE, Que lie jury Do
Police de Ia Paroisse st. Landry reconnait, par le
present les obligations des representants iegaux de
Ia succession du dit Franklin B. Reeves, ct de
Thomas G. Anderson, Thomas NJ Anderson es
James Morgan, ses cautions, CONNIE Collector,
pour collector ct lie montant dey dtes taxes
sousfes nlsmes ternes ct stpulations de- leurs d.
bonds, ct ills sont par le present autorises ct
Tevefus du pouvoir de collector ct de recevoir les
dites taxes, dues Ia paroisse St. Landry. pour PAN
nee 1852, les licences dues Ia dite Parosse, pour
rannee 1853, ainsi que les taxes du RAILROAD de
Ia Nouveile Orleans, des Opelousas ct de POuess
dues par les personnes taxabes ou les prouriEtes de
la dite Paroisse st. Landry, ct pour le Placement
desquelles la dite Paroisse ct Ia Comnagnie du
Railroad, lis sont engages, CONNIE ses- reprGsen.
tans dune part ct CONNIE securities sur ses bonds
dune antre part ct Get effet lis peuvent par eux.
msmes, GU par leurs agents, dnment antorisGs pro-
cedera Ia collection ct M veTssment des dtes taxes
ct licences, de Ia meme maniere que le Collecteng
des Taxes de Paroisse, des Licences ct Taxes de
Rail-Road est naintenant auto5is6 4 lie faire, sous
Ia responsabilitS de leurs bonds CONNIE il Et< dit
Sur n.otion Rssosa, Unanimement que In dite re-
solution est adoptee.
Je, Guy H. Bell, Greffer du Jury de Police De .s
Paroisse &c. Landry, certie que la pr9sente yfsolu
ton est Ia copie dele ct exacte de Foginal, enrG
gisre au Liyre =, page Sc, du journal des seanee.
| du dit Jury
Pour eopie eonfcsnse.
| GrT II. BELL, C,gFsr.