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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

A country editor is "giving boots to a ri
val town, and among other saucy things, says
that "it takes several Of their pigs to pull a
blade of grassland they are so poor that the
foremost seizes the spear in his mouth, the bal
ance having taken each other by the tail, when
they all give a pull, and pull altogether, and II
it breaks, the whole tumble to the ground for
want of sufficient strengh to support them. II
takes three or four to make shadow.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

9ENRY GRIFFIN, Dealer in Staple and fam
cy Dfy Gools Ready made Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery and Glass,
Drugs, Chemicals, Medicines, Paints and Oils,
anl Provisions Also Lumber, Shingles &c &c,
Opposite the Washington House, Grand Haven,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

THE BIBLE.-How came it that this little
volume composed by humble men in rude age
when art and science were but in their child
hood, has exerted more influence on the human
mind and on social the system than all the 9TH
er books put together! Whence comes it that
this book has achieved such marvellous chan
ges in the opinions Of mankind-has banished
idol worshp-has abolished infanticlde-has
put down polygamy and divorce, exalted the
condition Of woman-raised the standard of
public moraity-created for families that bless
ed thing, a Christian home, and caused it's other
triumphs by causing benevolent institutions,
open and expansive, to spring up as with the
wand of enchantment? What sort of book
is this, that even the wind and waves of hui
man passions obey it! What other engine Of
social improvement has operated so long, and
yet lost none of it's virtue! Since it appeared,
many boasted plans of amelioration have been
tried, and failed-many codes of Jurisprudence
have arisen, and run .heir course, and expired.
Empire after empire has been launched upon
the waters. But this book is still going about
doing good leavening society with its holy
principles cheering the sorrowfu with its con-
ISOLATION. strengthening the tempted encouraging
the penitent, calming the troubled spirit, and
smoothing the pillow of death. Can such a
book be the offspring Of human genius Does
not the vastness of its effect demonstrate the
excellency of the power to be of God?
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

Two Sons LosT.-We are requested to state
to the Public that in Dec, lS49, two boys of
Fiander French, named Lafayette and Jerome,
left their fathers residence in Independence,
Buchanan Co., Iowa, and have not since return
ed Their mother was dead, and their father
had gone East at the time. 1t is supposed that
they became lonely, and started to find their
father, and they were heard of once in Michigan.
They were then but twelve and nine years of
age, and though four years have elapsed, their
father does not relinqush his search. Hith-
erto ignorant of the advantages of advertising,
he has neglected to make his loss known to ed
itors. Now that he has taken the right course,
we trust that he may be successful. Any in
formation about them should be promptly for
warded to Mr.. French.
Michigan and Illinois papers are particularly
requested to copy the above.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

FERRY g. SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions Hardware Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Crockery and Medcines-aso man.
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of Lumber
Water Street. Grand Haven.
WM. NJ. FERRY, JR, W., u r
THos. w. FERRY. "' Ni hHHi'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

A psyche. magnetic physician, of Taunton
Mass, the place where they catch alewives, ad-
vertises to cure all diseases by the aid of clair
voyance, animal magnetism and "a New Bed
ford lady" Persons at distance, who cannot
appear personal are apprized that by sending
" lock of their hair" postpaid, with fee simple
their condition can be ascertained and the dis
ease under which they are laborlng cured. No
person who wears wig need apply.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

The latest application of India rubber is in
veneering furniture. The surface is covered
with a veneerng of rubber of any desired color,
possessing hardness of surface and briliancy
of polish equal to marble, and presenting a
much greater resistance to heat or cold than any
kind of wood veneering.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

Poor FELLows.-We are credibly Informed
that the faces of the various employers in the
Custom House are getting so dreadful long,
that merchants clerks who attend daily, in the
Rotunda, to enter and clear" are painfully
impressed with the picture of unspeakable mis-
cry before them. One poor fellow has been
observed to frequently bury his reverend head
in heap of manifests," and emerge there
from dreadfully strcken-several others have
got remarkably careless of their personal ap-
pearance--a marked change for the betal has
has come over many, in the shape of "civility y
and the moment the clock points to three they
all vacate their stools, with great alacrty, glad
no doubt to escape from place which ever
presents to them so many "loomings in the fu-
ture." Lantern.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

:. B. 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??, 1853-03-30

It is curiosity to find stump orator who
will not praise himself, and will not abuse his
opponent.
1t is curiosity to find politician who will
hold an argument with an opponent for half an
hour without getting angry. .ee
1t is curiosity to find person who does
not think his own children possessed of more
talents and accomplishments than those of his
neighbors.
1t is curiosity to find an artist who does not
think himself perfect in his profession.
1t is acuriosity to find a candidate for an Of
fee who does not think he is fully entitled to
tho suffrages of his felow-ctizens.
IL is curiosity to find miss Of fifteen who
has not begun to think of getting husband.
II is a curiosity to meet with woman who
stammers in conversation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

Witty REPLY.-"W What are you going to
give me for Christmas present." asked a gay
damsel of her lover.
81 have nothing to give but my humble SELF"
was the reply.
"The smallest favors gratefully received"
was the merry response of the lady.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

T.. 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??, 1853-03-30

Il. X. DEVELLY Tailor and Cutter The SUBJ
scriber has opened his Shop, and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens of Mus
kegon and vicinity who are in want of first
rate garment, good and stylish Ifecl confident
in giving entire satisfaction to those who may
favor me with their patronage. Muskegon,
October, 1882
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

al don't believe it is any use to vaccinate for
the small .pox," said a backwoods Kentuckian
-"for | had child vaccinated, and he fell out of
3 window and was killed, in less than week
after.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

IENRY r. WILLIAMS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchant, also Agent for
the Steamer Algoma. Store House at Grand
Rapids, Kent Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

Il. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods Grocc-
ries and Provisions Crockery Hardware, Books,
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??, 1853-03-30

iHOPKINS 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??, 1853-03-30

GILBERT g. 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??, 1853-03-30
The New York Times asks the following per

The New York Times asks the following per-
tinent question::
"What can explain the phenomena! Why is
it that when man has made himself rich by q
course of honest phy yscal industry, his children
should blush to be thought laborers in the same
line! Or if he has only acquired a competency
and is respected by them, why should they feel
loalh to confess to the necessity Of the same
employments? The Indians child never is asha-
med to confess that his sire once wandered thro
the same forests he now roves in, Md brought
down the bounding stag with his arrow"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30
The New York Home Journal is engaged ir

The New York Home Journal is engaged in
discussing this important question" May a
gentleman wear frock at an evening party"
The Journal informs us that this momentous
question seems to have been decided in the affir-
native, as "young gentlemen take particular
pleasure in wearing that long obnoxious gar
ment with the additional nuisance of black neck
er chiefs" 1t adds that other shocking innova
tions have been introduced, and that now but
few gentlemen are to be seen in white waist
coats and that white kid gloves have been su.
perseded by colored gloves.
What terrible set of rebels must have re.
Gently risen in the realms of fashion! Just
think of chap trying to make himself agreea-
BILE in frockcoat colored vest, black cravat,
and dark.complexoned gloves Human i'm
pudence is certainly in brisk demand where such
"nusances" are tolerated. How can beau
expect to be irresistible unless he has on white
kids, white vest, and is undergoing the process
of strangulation in white cambric! Social eo-
quence must certainly be on the decline where
white vests and kids are scarce.
Out in this part of the world there has al
ways been n disposition among gentlemen to
rebel againt the mandates of that haughtiest of
tyrants, Fashion. There are many who have
not sported pair of white kids, or a white vest
or cravat for years, who contrive to be rs
agreeable to all around as those preeminently
nice gentlemen who know of no "higher law
than that of fashion. Some people have less
admiration for what tailors can do for a man
than they have for what nature and study have
accomplished for him, and actually think more
of strain of fine humor than they do of kids
of unsullied purity, and more of a well-sustain-
ed philosophical proposition than they do of a
white cravat with the most irreproachable tie.
| What is to be done with such individuals! 2"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

"Old age is coming upon me rapidly" as the
urchi, said when he was stealing apples from an
old mans orchard, and saw the owner comingfu'
riously with cowhide in hand.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

A punster says" My name is Somerset
am miserable bachelor. l cannot marry
for how could hope to prevail on any young
lady possessed of the slightest notion of delca-
cy, to turn q SOMERSET
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

A SHORT RoMANCE.-Amongst the freight
that passed through this city, last week, on the
underground railroad was the daughter of a
"wealthy and influential" citizen of La, a young
lady Of remarkable beauty and no mean supply
of intelligence She had been well brought up
and cared for by her father, but creditor levied
on her for debt. She was placed in a calaboose
at New Orleans for safe keeping, and for the in
spection of purchasers. Amongst those who
thought of buying the article, was one gentle
man who wished to learn if its bust was indebt-
ed to padding for its form, but the girl resentng
this pursuit after knowledge as personal in
suit, dashed him from her; whereupon this rep.
resentative of southern chivalry drew heavy
whip and dealt her blow which she caught on
her right arm and shoulder, and which rendered
it quite powerless. That night-the night be.
fore the sale-some one came into her prison,
gave her suit of boys clothing, bade her dress
quickly and follow. She did so, and was placed
by the unknown friend on steamboat bound
for Pittsburgh her passage paid, and here she
arrived safely. Her arm and shoulder were still
disabled from the effects of the blow by her
chvalrc would d-be-purchaser; but she was thank
ful to have got off SO wonderfully; was hopeful
for the future, and with considerable number
of emigrants was promptly forwarded to the
British Dominions. Saturday Visitor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

9. DAVIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
rics. Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &C., &c. Muskegon, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball & Martin
Storage, Forwarding and Commission Merchant.
Grand Rapids, Michig gam
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

JOIN II. DAVIS Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington Street, first door.west of Ii. Grif
fms Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

JVASHINGTONHOUS USE, BY HENRY PESNoY-
Err. The proprietor has the past Spring new
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??, 1853-03-30

STEPHEN MONRO OE, Physician and Surgeon
Office ove-J. L. Davis Tailor Shop. Washing
ton Street, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

MORRIS BUCK, Physician and Surgeon
Pokton, Ottawa Co., Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

JVILLIAM TELL, HOTEL,by HERMAN JoAcH
I'M. Pleasantly situated with excellent rooms
well furnished, and the table abundantly sup
piled with the luXuries and substantials Of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

M. E. RA WSON, Physician and Surgeon. Of
flee in Parks new building, Washington street,
Grand Haven Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

n M MgRRILL, Boot and Shoemaker Boots
anl hoesncatly repaired, and all orders prompt
ly ATTENDED TO. Shop one door below the Wash
inyson House, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

asa A. SCOTT Sheriff of Ottawa County
Office over Ii .Grifins store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-30

yAu5S PATTERSON. Painter and Glazier
Housc, 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??, 1853-03-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--lS53.

WILLIAM HA THA va Y Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-06-09
Philadelphia, Pad. Harb.
Raising Sweet Potatoes.

Put two plants in a hill. set them two
or three inches apart and make the top
Of the hill sufficiently hollow 10 hold
about pint of water.
Set the plant little deeper in the hill
than it was in the hot bed. Do not wait
for rain in order to plant. If the wealth
er be dry. plant them in the evening, and
put about pint of water on each hill
1t is better to plant in dry time and
water them than when the ground is too
wet; for when the weather becomes dry,
the ground will bake and retard the
growth of the plant. The ground should
be prepared when it is dry, aud the plant
ing done when there is prospect of rain.
but if it sho uld not rain, the plants should
be watered little. The plants may be
planted in ridges, and when they are
thus planted, place them eight or nine
inches apart. When the patch is large
enough, they should be plowed; for they
do the best when thus cultivated. |
plough mine each way once and some
times oftener. At the first ploughing
scrape the weeds and grass from the hills
and draw a little loose dirt round the
plants; draw up but little dirt the first
time you work them. for The hills will
warm through better when small. When
pIoughed the last time hill them up; do
this the last Of Jnly or the first of Au-
gust. If the vines have grown across the
burrows, turn them to the opposite side
of The hill, hoe the side thus left bare,
then turn them back and hoe the other
side; never wind the vines upon the top
of the hill, it will prevent the sun from
warming it as mech as is requisite. The
vines should not be cut off il they grow
very rank; pull them loose from the
ground and drop them down again, this
is to prevent little sprouts from growing
| prefer this course TO cutting them OF.
The potatoes are not hurt by light frost
or two; they should be dug as soon as a
frost kills the vines, as the growth is then
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-06-09
AARON III. VESTAL.
The Cincinnati, Newcastle and Michigan Rail.
WAY,

This road is an extension north Of the
Cincinnati Western Railway, through the
counties of Delaware, Grant. Wabash and
Kosciusko, in Indiana. The Directors
met at Cambridge city on Thursday last.
The meeting was numerously attended.
Among the resolutions was one author
izing contract 10 be made with the
Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway TO
form running connection at Warsaw.
Kosciusko county, Indiana. with that
road TO Chicago; also to make a contract
with the Southern Michigan Railway for
a connection, so as 10 form a complete
and speedy connection between Cincin-
natl and Chicago. Either Of these routes
would insure the opening of a direct COM
munlcatlon between the two places by
the fall of 351.
1t is stated that the road from Fort
Wayne to Chicago by way Of Warsaw
has been let the entire route, and ii is
confidently expected thatit will be com
pleted from Warsaw to Chicago by No
vembeI, 1854. This will enable the Gin
cinnati Western Railway to effect con
nection with Chicago. in a distance of
800 miles, earlier than they can hope to
make it by the more direct route through
by way of Logansport. This enterprise
is being prosecuted with the greatest en-
ergy. /: promises The largest business,
and the most valuable and speedy returns
to the stockholders. This city will be
benefited far more by the trade. than by
ony other road leading out of the city
The road from the city north traverses a
country unexampled in agricultural
wealth, the trade of which with Cincin-
natl has been snail compared with tina t
which the completion of this road will
bring here. We understand that it has
already received considerable aid from
our citizens, but not TO an extent COM
mensurate with its great importance to
Cincinnati.-Cincinnati Commercial.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-06-09
Northern Indiana Teachers Institute.
NOTICE.

The Semi annual meeting of this soci-
ETY. will be held at Lafayette. commence
ing on Thursday evening the 4th OF Au-
gust next, and continuing during the en-
suing day and evening.
Some of the most able educationlsts OF
this and other States will be present ana
address the meeting.
A general attendance Of those interes-
ted in the cause of Education is requested.
The delegates from the differen. d'vis,
ions of the Society are expected to attend
for the transaction of bushes.
TO VICE PRESIDENTS.
0~TIt is the ddty of the Vice Presl-
dents of the several divisions to appoint
and commission Delegates 10 attend this
meeting.
w. G. TALCOTT, Sec. of Cen. Com.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-06-09
"a celebrated painter in Shrewsbury.
AUSTR ALA.

BY the arrival of the clipper Spray at
San Francisco, we have dates from Ho-
bart Town TO the 25;h Of February, from
Melbourne to the 10th. and from Sidney
TO the Sth The gold fever RACES as high
as at any former period. The last Sid
ney gold circular shows that over mill
ion of ounces have been shipped from
this port up to that date. This would
be, at 7Os per ounce. G3 $40, l05. The
present field Of gold, Ophir. has only
about 200 diggers successfully engaged.
The Braidw God mines have 500 men in
them. The most important intelligence
from this part of Australia comes from
the far South. or border diggings. New
discoveries were extending along the dis
:r!ct. between lass and Albary, in the
Black Range Mountains, where an ex-
ceedingly rich mine is revealed. Lines
Of escort are now in successful operation
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-06-09
PUBLISH THE LAWS.

We have been requested to publish a
portion of the acts OF the last Legislature
relative to the settlement of decedents
estates. We should have complied with
the request this week if the act had not
been too long, for the inside Of the paper;
we will give it next week. 1t is mat
ter of some importance that the people
should know what the laN by which they
are governed is. And how are :hey to
know it? Our Legislature is so very sa-
wing of the peoples money that they
will not pay for their publication in any
papers in the State except the Journal d
Sentinel at Indianapolis. and when pub
lished in these papers at the capitol of
the State they are declared to be in force
in every part of the State. Is this right'
Is it what the people want? We think
not. And the power to have the work
done differently rests with the people.
II they would speak their sentiments in
reference to this matter we have no doubt
it would be 10 have the laws in which
they were directly interested, published
in each county in the State (where there
is printing office) By the paper having
the largest circulation in the county
By this course being adopted, all classes
ofour citizens could become familiar with
the law of the land, and We think there
would be less violation of our penal code.
The propriety of having the laws thus
published is some thing the people should
think of. They can have things their
own way if they choose. The general
laws should be published in each county
in the State. where there is press, and
the local laws only in the counties where
they belong.