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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

THE "SUcKERs" DONE BRowN.---lt is gener-
ally understood, we believe, that land specula-
ton is tolerable brisk at the commercial empori-
um Of Suckerdom, Chicago at least, "a friend who
has been out there lately, says it is and he tells
the following" good one" as an illustration OF
how even Chicago speculator may be "done
brown" A gentleman from the East" who
carried decidedly more genuine humor in his
face than gold in his pockets, found himself one
pleasant morning, not long since, snugly enscon-
ced mt the fremont. He had afew days leis-
IRE. an eve for fun, and taste that could APP
preciate Heidsick and good dinners He rcsolv-
cd to improve his time and crafty bis taste in.
both particulars, and he did 1t soon became
known to the holders of valuable corner lots"
eligible sites" and the like, that our hero was
worthy capitalist who had visited Chicago for
the purpose Of investing his spare cash in real
estate OF course he was Immediately sur
rounded with friends" Carriages were at his
service, scot free J" the Heidsick flowed freely,
and the good dinners disappeared quickly. He
lived in clover he fairly reveled in Chicago
hospitality. At last his numerous friends be-
came pressing to know which of them was the
fortunate individual that owned the exact loca-
ton he was working for. lie told them he
would soon decide, and in company with cho-
sen few he called carriage, and they accompa-
led him around the city AT last he came to
the right spot, and he demanded Of the lucky
owner how much he asked forit. The owner
didn't care about selling but to accommodate
such prince of good fellows" he would dis
pose of the desired property at $1,000 per foot
The buyer didn't think it high indeed, consider
ing what Chicago is, and what she is to be, it was
extremely reasonable, and he deliberately haul
ed out his pocket book, counted out $500, all he
had, and rendering it to the gasping land-hold-
or, said he beliered he'd take Sir inches AS Mr.
Yellowplush would say" fanny the felinx" of
the " done brown" Suckers when they paid for
the good dinners" to say nothing about the
Champaign and livery bills incurred in treating
the man that bought the sir inches.
Erie Chronicle
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
Murdered Han Found.

Augustus Nears, whose mysterious disappear
ance about three years ago caused many to mis-
trust foul play on the part of two of his neigh
bors, has returned 10 the town of Allendale
where he formerly resided. Justice requires
that this item of intelligence be carried to eve-
ry ear that has listened to the horrid charge Of
which some have until wthina short time be-
lieved the suspected individuals to be guilty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

The WEATHER AND CRoPs-The weather here
is now and has been, very dry for long time.
In this immediate vicinity we have had but one
or two showers for nearly six weeks, and spring
crops are suffering much for want of rain. The
corn oat and potato crops seem to come in for
the largest share of this suffering. Most of our
farmers have completed their wheat harvest
BY those who are best acquainted we are as
sured that the crop in the county is more than
an average one, and that the surplus amount
raised this year, will exceed that of any former
season.
We are not alone in our complaints of " dry
weather" In New York, New England and
several other States crops are suffering for the
want of rain. We hope, however, soon to
chronicle different state of things The har-
vest of currents, cherries, and other early fruit
has been truly abundant. Apples, peaches, &c,
load the trees to their utmost capacity ard with
timely rain, we might still reap bountiful
harvest of corn and oats, and be we'll provided
during the coming year with Pink Eyes"
Eaton Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

The SAUT SHIP CANAL AND THE EXCAvA-
TIoNs.-The Lake Superior Journal of Saturday
last states that notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather of last month, the great work has pro-
crossed steadily and rapidly, and the big ditch
has already, in some places, taken the shape OF
n Ship Canal. The excavation has been carried
down to the bottom Of the canal at one or two
points, and within foot or two of the required
depth for many rods. Men are at work along
more than half the length of the canal, aud the
drill and CAD, pickaxe and shovel, are doing good
execution, and every department of the work
appears to be conducted with energy and order.
Buildings for the accommodation Of more men,
shops for mechanics are still being erected, and
the monster crane for lifting out the huge boul-
ders will soon be in working order. These
bouders are strown thickly in the lower por-
ton of the canal and present the greatest barrier
to rapid excavation. They are interesting spe-
cimens in the worlds great cabinet, are these
fine old bouldcrs of granite, of trap, of sand
stone, and Of many other kinds of rock. How
beautifully some of them are ribbed up with
tic strongest, most enduring material to stand
the tremendous shocks TO which they have
been exposed in their mysterious rolling and
tumbling peregrinations around the world.
Some OF the huge masses of rock are of enor-
nous size; weighing, perhaps, twenty-five tons,
and still they seem to have been handled rs east
" 10 olden times as the smallest, for large and
small are tumbled into heaps together. As
these monstrous boulders have been rolled from
their beds or torn asunder by powder blasts
we have watched for some explanation of their
mysterious origin. That they have travelled far
and long is evident from their worn appearance
and from their being unlike any rock in this re-
gion; but they keep their own secrets-the
great question so long propounded by geolo-
gists as to when, whence and how they came,
are likely to remain involved in some mystery,
but if we do discover any clue to this old boul-
der family in the progress Of this work, we
shall take the earliest opportunity to lay it be-
fore the public. bet. Advertiser
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

How To RISE In THE WoRLD.-"lf you would
rsein the world, you must not stop to kick at
every cur who barks at you as you pass along"
"Kick EN- On the contrary, said Tom
Lexicon, / feel much obliged to EN- It's pur-
gatorial, ini,iatory passage to Paradise" Moth
ing great erer succeeded, that ,casnt first Kissed
al By something small" It's an unfailing sign
of the rise of Lexicon stock. That must be an
unmtigated piece of human stupidity, that
could go through life without soaring up at least
one enemy. So (" bless your enemies" and al
ways be sure that you are one idea in advance
of your neighbours when you get your mental
ears boxed. 1t is sin they won't look over in
hurry keep quiet, and use 'em to blow flames
trumpet for you. Make up your mind to one
of two things, either to :" hide your light under
bushel;" or to have all creation after you,
trying 10 blo,o IL ont Between you and L it's Il
delightful little excitement to watch their alb
ortve attempts to do that same-Lead em an a
long dance! Hold it close to their faces, to
show their pigmy heads, while they reach and
grasp and trip aud stumble, like the idiot after
the moon. Z" Bless your enemies J" nothing so
detrimental to fame as stagnation.
Fanny Fern.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

AS an evidence of the growing prosperity and
Importance to which this section Of the State is
rapidly attaining, we note the increasing tide Of
emigration among us. Our new corners are
mostly farmers with sufficient means to enable
them to make respectable commencement on
their new places the first year. Scarcely a day
and last Monday perhaps dozen covered emil
grant wagons passed our office on their Journey
to the Grand River Ell Dorado, of which we are
in the midst. Come along, there is room for
more,-hurry up that Railroad,-ou manifest
destiny" is already fixed, and we must soon be-.
come what nature has destined ms to be hap
py, prosperous and free people, living in great
country" onia Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

New STEAMBOAT ARBANG EMENT-FARE Re-
DUcED.-Capt. Clement has made new arrange
ment in his line of mail steamers. There will
be two daily boats from this port to Milwaukee
for the remainder of the season, commencing to-
morrow morning-leaving here at o'clock A.
NJ, and 7 p. NJ. The Aqtic and Traveller will
no longer run to Sheboygan, but the passen-
gers and freight for that port will be transferred
at Milwaukee to the steamer London, which will
form daily connection with the Chicago boats.
The Loudon has been Withdrawn from the Grand
Haven route only temporarily. Her place will
be filled during the time by the propeller Gen.
Taylor. The fare to Milwaukee, under the new
system, will be seventy-fve cents in the steer
age This price will include meals, as hereto
fore.
The new and splendid steamer q. X. Collins,
now fitting out at Newport, Mich, is expected
at this port in about four weeks. and will form
a connection with Clements Line"
Chicago Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

FANNY FERN.-Here's her last specimen of
pepper, salt, and spice in the shape of language
and ideas
/" If your husband looks grave let him alone,
don't disturb or annoy him.
O, pshaw when I'm married, the soberer nv
husband looked the more fun I'd rattle at him.
Don't disturb him ~ guess SO! I'd salt him,
and pepper his tea, and sugar his beefsteak, and
tread on his toes, and hide his newspapers
and put pins in his slippers, and dip his cigars
in water, and wouldn't stop for the great Mo-
gul till shortened his face to my own liking
Certainly he'd get vexed there wouldn't, be
any fun 10 vexing him if he didn't, and that
would give his melancholy blood good health
full start and his eyes would snap and sparkle,
and he'd say, Fanny will you be quiet or not !"
and should laugh, and pull his whiskers and
say " No !" and then should tell him he hadn't
an idea how handsome he looked when he was
vexed, and then he would pretend not to hear
the mpliment-but would pull up his dckey,
and take sly peep in the glass for all that;
and then he'd begin to grow amiable and get off
stills, and be just as agreeable all the rest of
the evening as if he wasn't my husband, and all
because | did not follow that stupid bit of adj
vice TO let him alone. Just imagine me, Fanny,
sitting down on a cricket in the corner, and my
foretinger in my mouth, looking out of the
sides of my eyes, and waiting till that man got
ready to speak to me- You see at once it would
be--be-Well the amount of it is, shouldn't
do it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
I Erie Chronicle

WESTERN MUsIC-A notice in western
paper, headed &" Western Music Association"
having met the eye of the editor of the Buffalo
Express, the title by association recalls to him
an anecdote of the high pressure days of 1886,
which he thus relates.
At that time, trade competition in New York
ran high, and one of the methods Of securing
country customers, was to make guests of them
at parties. They were frequently men unused
to such circles: and happily quite ignorant of
the senseless frivolties which constitute excel
lcnce, and command preference, in such pla-
ces.
1t CHANGED that western original-clearly
so--who was buying goods in New York, was
swept up by one of these trade dragnets, and
thrown into fashionable parlor, filled with
mahogany furniture, new clothes, and gas light.
The scene was strange to him, and his strong
native good sense found little to admire, eli
Their in the manners or the conversation Of the
city exquisities of both sexes, with which the
room was crowded. He was therefore mostly
SILENT but amid the flirting, the ogling and the
music, he was not overlooked and as the even
ing wore on, it became apparent that it was not
to close without an attempt to "corner the
countryman." At length bevy of laughing
girls, by the merest accident in the world, found
themselves grouped about the western green one,
in most animated discourse upon music, and
city playing. When all this had progressed
Just far enough one of the damsels with head
more adorned without than within, and in that
peculiar paror drawl which fortunately no
type can represent, accosted the observed of
all, with. ado the ladies play much at the
west, sir @
Original saw the game, and resolved to
win.
go very universally, Miss" was the cool re-
ply.
(" Indeed, why was not aware Of that pray
DO they use the piano, Mostly"
"Never, Miss the only instrument out our
way, is the SsOinette, and the girls all play it."
"Oh dear, am sure | never heard of that
before do tell us what it is, and how they play
it,"
"Well; the instrument is a small pig; and
each girl takes one Of these under her arm
che,os the end Of its long tail, and that brings the
music"
The preconcerted come" made no farther
progress and for the balance of the evening
our western green" was the only lion of the
show.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
sTATE or MICHIGAN, County of ottawa, So

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, ss:-
At session of the Probate Court for said County
of Ottawa holden Mt the office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven, on Monday the 25th
day of July, in the year one thousand eight hun
drcd and ifty-three Present, William Hatha-
way Jr., Judge of Probate: In the matter of the
estate of Horato G.. Cooley deceased:
A PPLICATION having been made for letters of
"A administration on said deceased estate there
upon it is ordered, that Wednesday, the twenty
fourth day of August next, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon, be assigned for the hearing of said pc
tition and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session of said Probate
Court then to be holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven, and show cause, if any
there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted And it is further ordered, that
said petitioner give notice to the persons interest
cd in said estate of the tendency of said petition
and the hearing thereof by causing copy of this
order to be published in the Grand River Times,
a newspaper printed and circulating in the Coun-
ty of Ottawa, three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing A true copy. T106w1
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
Drowned.

On Monday of last week the sloop Richie
capsized near the outlet Of Black Lake. Three
persons were on board, one of whom, Rufus
Atom, formerly of Pennsylvania, was drowned.
The Richie is small coaster and had sailed on
that day from this port for Black Lake.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~ One half of our paper this week is oc-
cupied with portion Of the list Of lands to be
offered at the Annual Tax Sales The whole
list will nearly fill up six additional columns
This will leave but very little room for reading
matter and advertisements. We design there
fore, to issue an extra half sheet during the
next ensuing eight weeks.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

very few who was ever ready to lead if neces-
sary, and at any rate, to sustain his full share in
any enterprise which would advance the inter-
ests Of this city or section.
In his social relations he was kind genial,
frank, open-hearted, generous 10 fault, aud
was beloved and respected by all who knew him.
He leaves widow, and son about twelve
years of age, to mourn his loss.
Grand Rapids Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa SIS -
At session of the Probate Court for said County
of Ottawa holden at the Office of the Judge there
Of at Grand Haven on Monday, the 25th day of
July, i'm the year one thousand eight hundred
and fifty-threc Present, William Hathaway Jr.
Judge of Probate: In the matter of the Estate
of William Porter, deceased:
ON reading and filing the petition, duly verified
" of George l.. Porter, administrator of said es
tate praying for license to sell the real estate of the
said deceased for the payment of his debts and ex
pcnscs of administration Thereupon it is Order
ed, that Monday, the twelfth day of September
next at one o'clock in the afternoon be assigned
for the hearing of said petition, and that the heirs
at law of said deceased and all other persons in
terestcd in said Estate are required to appear ut
session of said Probate Court then be holden ut
the Office of the Judge, thereof, at Grand Haven,
and show cause, if any there be- why tho prayer of
the petitioner should not be granted: And IL Is
further Ordered, that said petitioner George L.
Porter give notice to the persons interested in said
Estate, of the tendency of said petition and the
hearing thereof by causing copy of this Order to
be published in the Grand River Times, q Newspa-
per printed and circulating in the County of Otta
wa, four successive weeks previous TO said day OF
hearing. A true copy. I106iwl
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jrr Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~" Hons. JOHN SwEGLEs, and G. J. Fox,
have been spenduga few days at the Washing
ton House MOSES HAWKS, Esq, Supernten-
dent of Lights for the upper lakes, passed thro'
town few days since on business connected
with his official station
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~ Harper for August has been received
Its leading article is entitled Niagara" 1t is
beautifully illustrated "a Ride with Kit Car
son through the great American Desert and tho
Rocky Mountains" is the subject Of another ar.
tice that is full of interest for the majority OF
readers
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

FIRST LOAD OF WHEAT-Erie Prince, Of Cas-
cade, yesterday brought the first load of market
able new wheat into the city, 1t was of very SUI
perior quality, large plump and clean. The price
is not yet established 1t will probably be from
so to 10 cents. Grand River Eagle, July o.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

NoRTH-W WESTERN LUMBER.-The editor of
the st. Paul DinaeSotian, who has been visiting
the st. Croix valley, says that 60,0O0,000 feet
of lumber and logs will be sent TO market this
season from that stream alone.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

The cool weather has rendered the harvesting
season remarkably agreeable this year, and the
entire absence of rain has enabled our farmers
to secure their wheat crop in excellent order.
[Ionia Gazette
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

On the first day of August elections are to
occurin Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama
aud Fexas, and on the fourth in Tennessee and
NORTH Carolina. In Tennessee Alabama and
Texas, Governors are to be elected and in all
members of Congress.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~" We have received No. / Vol. III. of the
Crisis, paper published at Laporte, Ind, and
edited by HENRY WELLER, formerly pastor of
the Swedenborgian church at Grand Rapids. 1t
is neat sheet and appears TO be ably conducted
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~ REAT BARGAINS in Clothing at the Post
VI Office, Grand Haven, for short time.
August |, 1853 w. b. MEAD Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

Grand Haven Markct.-Lumber, $3.50 n 500;
Shingles 81 so 1,75 Lath, $500 2,25; Slaves,
500 500; Single Bolts, $500 6,00 Wood,
Sl,SS; Timber A a cts. per foot.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

A wife never thoroughly appreciates dough.
nestle economy until she needs good bread
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

g Mr.. Jones don't you think marriage means
of grace ~ Certainly, my dear madam any
thing is means of grace that breaks up pride
and leads TO repentance" Exit Mr.. Jones, un-
der the influence of mop handle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

sSy3 We are under obligations to Mr.. BE.
THUEL CHURCH, of Tallmadge, for an old vol.
ume of the Sabbath Recorder.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

Ripe peaches were received in New York
the 9Th inst, from Norfolk, Va, and sold for 81
cents each.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
MARRIED.,

At Mill Point, on Wednesday, July 20, by Rev.
l.. M. s. Smith, Mr. ISAAC BRYANT, and Miss
JANE WILLIAMS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03
MARINE LIST.
ARRIVED.
Vim Dewitt

July 1S.-Schr VIM. Dewitt -.
21-Schrs. Venus. -; Illinois, Burke: Rein
deer, Flood; Vermont Nelson; Lizzie Throop,
Cldesdell; Warren, -.
22-Schrs. L. Jane, Kcyo Temperance, - p.
Hayden, Guiles; Pioneer, -; f. Stuart, -; f.
Henderson, Peterson; brig Enterprise, Miller;
23-Schr TO - brig o. Richmond, Munroe
schr. Gazelle, Perry.
24--Schr. President. -.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

~" The u. S. steamer Michigan anchored
in our harbor on Sunday.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-08-03

CLEAKED.
22-Schrs. Illinois, Burke Reindeer Flood We
nus -; Vermont, Nelson.
23.-Schrs. l.. Throop, Clidesdell p. Hayden,
Guies; L. Stuart, -; E. Henderson, Peterson );
VIM. Dewitt, -.
24-Schrs. Gazelle, Perry L. Jane Keyo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-04
Died.


On Friday. December 2 of disease of the brain, Ew
BANK, second OF George and Helen Leee of this
city, formerly of London, England, aged years and 10
months
The funeral service will take place, at one O'Clock
Tbs afternoon at the residence OF his PARENTS No 80
Twentw third street.
At Williamsburg, on Friday, December 2 THOMAS Jo-
fEya IIKTT, aged 20 years ana 4months
His friends and uantances respectfully invited
to attend his funeral at two O'Clock ,hs afternoon,
from his late residence North Fifth se between Third
and Fourth streets.
On Friday December 2, suddenly, MARY LoogaAS CHI
hENTs, only child of John and Margars. Clements,
sged years, months, and days.
The relatives and friends Of the family invited to
attend her funeral from the residence of her pareats
Her remains win be taken to for iuerment
THOMAS FOoLl, Sen, aged 81 years.
The friends OF the family respectfully iayii 10
attend his funeral without further invitation from The
residence of his VIM s. Toole No. IS Beach street.
At two o'c eek this afternoon.
At Hamilton Bermuda, of the prevailing epidemic ED.
MuND WAfD, ESQ Of Halifax, Nova Scotia aud Of the
late Edmund Ward Barrack Master, of that town. In the
Goth year Ct his age.
On Friday evening, December q MARY A., beloved wife
of Henry c. DezenooIf, aged "a years
The friends and relatives OF the family are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral from her residence No
Green Lane. three d. from sand street. BROOKLYN at
two O'Clock this afternoon
On Saturday, December 3, after short Illness JoHS
GALLAGHER In the 10th year OF his age.
The friends and acquaintances OF the family respe
fully invited to attend the funer, at o'clock this a
ternoon from his late residence No 10 Rose street
In New Orleans September 1, EDwAsD FrEGBoNs
aged 20 years.
Cheshire papere please copy.
At Havana Novem 6, AIDH aged 20 mouths and
10 days. only ds lighter OF VIM. AM Isabel Everts
and granddaughter Of DR. James wilson of Havana Cuba
Memphis and New Hsmpsl ire papers please copy.