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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

NOTICE is hereby given that a call of fue per
IN cent on the stock of the Oakland and Ottawa
Railroad Company Is hereby made, to be paid on
or before the first Monday Of October next and
fve per cent TO be paid or before the first Mon
day of November next
Payments may be made to any of the following
agents, viz:
In Wayne County, Michigan Insurance Bank.
Oakland County, w. M. Mcdonnell.
Gcnesee County, w. w. Booth.
Shiawassee and Clinton Counties, Amos Gould,
Ionia County, Frederick Hall.
Kent Comfy, II. p. Yale
Ottawa County, III. Pennoyer
Stockholders will be allowed per cent per ann
um. payable semi-annually, on all payments made
until the road is completed. AN
BY order of the Board of Directors. fytrfr
II. N. WALKER, Sec'y pro tenn.
Detroit, Sept. G, 1853. ISw 112.l
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The EMPEROR OF RUSSIA AND HIS TRooPs-
A gentleman of New York, who was recently
present in st, Petersburg at review of 100000
Russian troops by the Emperor,the Mirror says,
describes him as perfect specimen of the phys
cal man. In height six feet three, and admirably
proprotoned, with snow white hair and rudy
countenance. He was plainly dressed in a dark
green frock, with black chapeau without feath-
ers and mounted ona coal-back charger of
immense size, the Gar looked "every inch a
king"
AS the troops were passing before him, he sud-
denly raised his hand as a signal for halt,
when he dsmounted, walked up to private in
the ranks and asked him to unbutton his coat
On finding that the soldier was without shirt,
the Emperor promptly ordered the officers of the
company to Siberia, and the officers of the regi-
ment were instantly degraded to the ranks of
privates.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa IS =
At a session of the Probate Court for the COun-.
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven on Monday, the twelfth
day of Septembcr, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-three: Present William Hath
away jr. Judge of Probate: In the matter ofthc
estate of Josiah w. Bristol late of Hancock Co.,
Ohio, deceased: rg 0 stf ~
[nN reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
~ of David Goucher, administrator, de donis non,
of said estate and the fling of an authenticated
copy of his appointment by the Probate Court of
Hancock county, State Of Ohio, and praying for
reasons therein set forth to sell the real estate of
said deceased, situated in the county of Ottawa,
for the payment of debts and cost of administra-
ton of said estate: Thcrcupon it is ordered that
Monday, the seventh day of November next, at
three o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the
hearing of said petition, and that Benjamin Bristol
and Daniel w. Bristol, heirs at law of said deceas-
ed 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 in said county, and show
cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the petit
toner should not be granted: And it is further
dercd that said petitioner, David Goucher, give no.
tce 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, Newspaper printed and
circulating in the County of Ottawa four success
i've weeks previous to said day of hearing.
A true copy.I 4w n114.l
| WILLIAM HATHAWAY Jr., Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
A CARD.

TIME undersigned has taken the well known
Il Washington House, in the village of Grand IIa-
ven for time where he will receive and cater for
all of his old customers, and as many new ones as
may feel disposed to call upon him, with the aid
and assistance of JAMES i. SCoTT. who will be ev-
or ready as well as the Undersigned to wait upon,
and if possible TO give satisfaction to all that may
favor this House with call.
An addition has been made to the stabling of this
establishment sufficient for all travelling custom
that may want that kind of accommodation. Du-
ring the present Administration of the General
Government this House and its appurtcnanccs will
be found at all times well supplied with everything
needed for the comfort of man or beast.
I4tfI HENRY PENNoYER.
Grand Haven July "a, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

PRECocIous.-A lad, n day or two since was
called to the witness stand at the Common
Pleas Court, whose tender years raised doubts
as to his competency as witness, by not un-
derstandng the nature and obligation ofan oath.
The first question put to him was, Are you a
son ofthe plaintiff" The little fellow crossing
his legs, and deliberately putting about half a
paper Of tobacco into his mouth, replied with
the utmost Well, so it's reported. -
He testified.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
NEW GOODS.

NE have just received from New York large
wv and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which wewill sell cheaper than any 9th
er store in Ottawa county; wewll exchanged for al
kinds of lumber, shingles, bolts, saw logs slaves
ship knees, wagon spokes, hoop poles, and for all
kinds of produce. Those wishing to make good
trades please give a call, we are on hand from
yard of tape to a steam saw mill.
S. g. HOPKINS 6 BROTHERS.
Mill Point, June p 1851. tiff
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

MovEMENTsIN THE SANDWICH lsLANDs.-The
San Francisco Transcript of 10th nit, says
The Sandwich Islands are reported to be in q
state of extraordinary political agitation. For
some weeks preceding the departure Of the brig
Zoe, meetings had been held, and action taken
of a nature SO offensive TO the ruling dynasty OF
Judd and Armstrong, that the official organ, and
only paper now printed at Honolulu, the Poly
nesian, would not give publicity to the proceed
ings of acknowledgements.
1t is well known that the foreign residents on
the Islands have not been satisfied with the
Kings ministers, Judd and Armstrong and this
feeling is the direct cause of the present move
ment, of which the only declared object is TO in
duce King Kamahamaha to remove the obnox-
ious individuals who are conducting his govern
ment. The number of persons conciding in
the movement is represented to include 10000
natives, and about 300 foreign residents. An
executive committee of thirteen is appointed to
carry out its objects. One of this committee, it
is understood, came passenger to this city on
the Zoe, and has with him the full account of
all that has been done in the meetings, which it
is his purpose to have published in San Fran
cisco. That there is a revolutionary intent at
the bottom of the affair cannot be doubted, es-
pecally as it is known that the great mass of
the people desire a change of government, and
probably all, except a few Europeans in Homo
lulu, regard favorably, the formation Of an init
mate alliance with the United States, with the
prospect of early annexation. Even Messrs.
Judd and Armstrong, and their supporters are
considered friendly to this project, which they
prefer however should bide their own time, and
be accomplished in way satisfactory to them
selves in particular. At least we learn that the
adherents Of the present ministry are expected
10 take part in the movement now maturing, as
soon as the obnoxious ministers are deposed-
We have seen letters from parties who are like
ly to take proper view of what is now going
forward, and they regard the course of the OPP
position as instigated by personal hostility, and
n desire for change rather than based upon pure
ly patriotic principles. Elsewhere we give an
extract from private letter, which indicates the
probable success of the movement, as far as to
cause the removal of Messrs Judd and Arm.
strong, and we have other accounts from respon-
sible sources which regard the ripening period
of the annexation project as very near at hand,
and to follow close upon the impending change
in the Kings Council The gentleman who has
brought over the accounts of the meetings, will
be able, when he is ready, to inform the public
what is really on foot; meanwhile it is the best
thing we can do however anxious we may be to
see the Islands well cared for, to abide the prop
er time to lend helping hand, and not be in a
hurry. Gen. Pierce and the American people
are of one way of thinking on the subject of
"Pacitic" additions to our territory.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
Fire! Fire Five ~!
Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of

Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of Nc,o York
at Saratoga. Cdpitdl-S20O,0OO.
THE undersigned having been appointed agent
for the above Company, is prepared to insure
Dwelling Houses, Warehouses, Churches, School
Houses Stores, Hotels, Livery Stables, Barns,
Lumber Yards, Machine Shops, Tanneries, Saw
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

DAINTS &c-Whte Lead in oil, Red Lead. Lith
4 arge, TIMBER, Sugar of Lead, Chrome Red
Chrome Green, Crhome Yellow, Venitian Red
Yellow Ochre, Whiting, Glue No. and 1-2, Mill
ners Glue Linseed Oil, Spts. Turpcntinc, Copal
Varnish and Japan at the Mil Point Drug Store
l.. NJ S. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
Fire!! Fire!!!

INSURANCE against loss or damage by fire. in
Il either of the THREE HARTFORD COMPA-
MES, at as low rates as by any other responsible
companies. Effected by L. III. Cunning, at Grand
Rapids
N. Il. Life Insurance effected by either the New
York Life Trust, or the Hartford Life Insurance
Company. L. H.. G.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

JEWELS BEYOND PRICE.-Kind words are the
brightest flowers Of earth's existence; they make
very paradise of the humblest home that the
world can show. Use them, and especially
round the Preside circle They are jewels be-
You'd price,and more precious to heal the wound
ed heart, and make the weighed down spirit
glad, than all the other blessings the world can
give
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
New Goods, at Reduced Prices.
C.. DAVIS & co.

A RE now receiving large and well selected
~ stock Of goods, for the Fall and Winter trade.
Consisting of Staple an( Fancy Dry Goods, Ready
Made Clothing, such as Fancy Dress and Sack
Coats, Overcoats, Pants, Vests Shirts and Draw
ers Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Drugs and
Medicines, Paints and Oil, Groceries and Provis-
IONS Shelf Hardware, Iron, Nails and Glass, Glass
ware and Crockefy, Stoves and Stovepipe. All of
which will be sold cheap for Ready Pay. The
highest price paid for Lumber, Lath, Shingles,
Single Bolts and Square Timber. GIFT.
Muskegon, Ottawa Co., Mich, Oct. A. 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS 3
At q session of the Probate Court for the County
of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof at Grand Haven on Monday, the tenth
day of October, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-three: Present, William Hath
away jr. Judge of Probate In the matter of the
estate of John Wach, of Shelby county, Tenncs-
see, deceased
ON reading and filing the petition, duly verif-
" cd of John Murphy, executor of the last will
and testament Of said deceased, and the filing of an
authenticated copy of his appointment by the
county court of Shelby county State of Tennessee,
and praying for therein forth to sell the
real estate of said deceased, situate in the county
of Ottawa for the payment of legacies and charges
of administration: Therenpon, it is ordered that
Wednesday, the twenty third day of November
next at three O'Clock in the afternoon, be assigned
for the hearing of said petitions and that the heirs
at law of said deceased and all other persons inter-
ested in said estate, required to appear at
sion 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 tbs further
ordered that said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons interested i'm said Estate of the pendency of
said petition and the hearing thereo by causing
copy of this order to be published i'm the Grand
River Times a newspaper printed and circulating
in the County of Ottawa, four successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. A true CODY
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, jr, Judge of Probate. III
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

"a man can't help what is done behind his
back" rs the loafer said when he was kicked
out of doors The author of the above is still
at large.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

XNTANTED.-To contract with some RESPONSE
Wv BILE person to get in five millions of feet of
Saw Logs, from our land, Mt the head of the Bay
on. We have two miles Of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the timber, with two up
on it, and every thing in good state of repair to
do business. House and furniture, barn, five yoke
of oxen, one span of horses and all the supplies
necessary will be furnished if required to an encr-
getc go-ahead man--We will give good con-
tract. 5tf. HOPKINS 4 BROTHERS.
Mill Point, August |, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

Jerry, whose arrest as fugitive slave and
rescue at Syracuse, have been the cause of so
much excitement, died at Kingston, e. W., on
the 10th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
Rich Jewelry, Watches, Silver Plate, Sc

TUST received from New York large and brill
81 liant assortment of new and fashionable jew
elry of every description, also Silver and Plated
ware, such as Silver Spoons, Candlesticks Tea
Sets Knives and Forks. Gold and Silver Pencil
Cases with Gold Pens Gold and Silver Watches
Lever, Anchor and Cylinder Escapements, Clocks
in great variety cheaper than ever, and warranted
good time keepers. Musical instruments of every
description, such rs Flutes, Accordions, Volns,
Clarionets Flies, Music Boxes Violin Strings &c.
Yankee Notions, to suit every notion in this age of
notions.
The above is only circumstance of all VIC have
to eXhibir to the people of Grand River Valley to
excite their curiosity and love Of show which can
be gratifed to the full by visit to PREUssER S
Splendid Jewclry store, at Grand Rapids.
Repairing OF Watches and Jcwelry done in the
best manner, ut short notice, and everything call
cd for furnished on the most reasonable terms.
E. VIM. PREUSS !
May Is, 1858. Grand Rapids, Monroe street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The Boston Chronicle, speaks of the ordina-
ton of the Rev. Antoinette l.. Brown, MS pastor
of church at South Butler, N. Y, which took
place last week, as an evidence that men are go
ing OIL. of fashion
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

PRAYER.-Temporal affairs are best expedit-
ed when they are made the subject of secret
prayer. Generally speaking, he who prays fer
vently in his closet will speed we'll at the pillow,
in his shop, or in whatsoever he may turn his
hand unto.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The German physicians have discovered that
carbonate Of magnesia, used internally, is valu-
able cure for warts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

Thirty thousand dollars have been contributed
i'm kentucky toward the erection of a monument
over the remains of Henry Clay. The amount
to be raised is 100000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa SIS =
AT a session of the Probate Court for the Coun-
ty Of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven on Monday the tenth
day of October, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-three: Present William Hath
away, jr., Judge of Probate In the matter of the
estate of Annie Louisa, Emily Alice, and Fannie
RoXana Mershon, minors:
|nNreadng and filing the petition, duly verified,
~ Of William w. Atwater guardian of said An
ME Louisa, Emily Alice and Fannie Roxana Mer-
shon minors, of Marion, Lima Co.. State of Iowa,
praying, for reasons therein set forth to sell the
real estate of said wards in Mason county, Michi-
gan Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday the
seventh day of November next, at two o'clock i'm
the afternoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition, and that the next of kin, 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 mt the Office
of the Judge thereof at Grand Haven, and show
cause if any there be, why the prayer Of the petit
toner should not be granted And it is further or
dcred that said petitioner give notice to the per-
sons 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, o newspaper printed and circulating
in the county of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. A true copyl
WILLIAM HATHAwY, jr. Judge of Probate. III :.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The Down East Debating Society," having
dismissed the question, Where does fire 90 to
when it goes out?" have gotta new and more
exciting one up: "When house is on fire, does
it burn up, or does it burn down?'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

DURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court for
u the county of Ottawa. in Chancery, made on
the twenty eighth day of July, in the year eighteen
hundred and fifty-two, in cause wherein James
w Smith Is complainant and Horace Hungerford,
Roxana Hungerford, Francis b. Gilbert and Geo
l.. Norton, are defendants, t,'
Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned the
Circuit Court Commissioner of said Ottawa conn
ty, will on Thursday, the tenth day Of November
next at the hour of four of the clock in the after
noon of said day at the old School-House, in the
village of Grand Haven, in said county and State,
sell in separate parcels at public auction to the
highest bidder all those pieces or parcels of land
situate, lying and being in the county of Ottawa
and State of Michigan, known and described as
follows, to wit The east half OF the northeast
quarter of section twenty-three, and west half of
the northwest quarter of section twenty-four, in
town seven north of range thirteen west, contain
ing by government survey one hundred and sixty
acres of land, be the same more or less. Sale alb
solute, terms cash. Dated August IL, 1858 l0o l3w
r. W. DUNCAN, Circuit Court Commissioner.
RATHBoNE & MILLER, Solrs. for CompFt
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

What is ga Greedy Wing 2" The Ohio Times
makes answer thus: GA Greedy Wing is kind
of a human being that spits upon Baltimore
Platform until he gets it filthy as he can, and
then sits down in it."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

If our Maker thought it wrong for Adam to
live single when there was not u woman on the
earth, how crimiually guilty are old bachelors,
with the world full of pretty girls!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

!, SyBLIME.-T fondest memories Of years
that lie entombed in the vast sepnlchrc ofpast
ages, come rushing DER thee like molasses gush-
ing and gurgIing out Of bunghole into the
pitcher, to put on buckwheot cakes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

A gentleman passing through potato PATCH
observed an lrishman planting some potatos--
He inquired OF him what kind he had there -
O. Raw ones sure" replied the son Of Erin " if
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

There is a fixed and natural principle in all
men, to whittle--ask his neighbors for chew
of tobacco-be sillyin matters of love-and pick
his grocers Goldfish.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The easiest and best way to expand the ches
is to have good large heart. 1t saves the cos
of gymnastics.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

God looks down upon those with an eye 0
favor who sincerely look up to him with an ey,
Of faith. 4IJ .I,.a tt.I +
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

In Utah, they open their balls and dancing
parties with prayers, and close with benedic.
ton.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

A lawyer, on his death bed, willed his whole
property to the lunatic asylum, saying that he
desired it should go TO the same class of persons
he took it FROM
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
NEW GOODS,

TTNHE subscribers are now receiving good as
l. sortmcnt of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps,
Boots and Shoes, which they offer for ready pay,
We have tried to select goods of prime quail
ty, and offer them at prices as low or lower, than
inferior articles are generally sold at To those
who buy for cash, or any kind Of ready pay, we
will demonstrate the folly Of sending money a.
broad to buy goods.
Grand Haven, Dec. /, 1852. GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

DORK and G. r. Flour for sale in quantities to
i suit purchasers, ut the warehouse formerly
occupid by Gilbert & Co.
June z, 1855. HENRY MARTIN
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

CONDIMENTS.-Shak Sage, Sweet Mario
~ ram, pure Mustard, extract Of Vanilla, Afri-
can Cayenne and African Ginger, both very strong
also Nutmegs, Mace and Cassia At the Mill Point
Drug Store. left
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
Notice to the Creditors OF the late William
LasIey. l--LlL -....- y. NJ.

T>HE undersigned having been appointed (by
i VIM. Hathaway, Jr., Judge of Probate for
the county of Ottawa, State Of Mchigan,) Com
missioners to examine and adjust all claims
against the estate of William Lasey deceased,
late of the town of Muskegon, State aforesaid,
hereby give notice that pursuant to decree UNI
der the seal of the Probate Court of Ottawa Coun-
ty aforesaid, they will meet at the Post-Office,
in said town Of Muskegon, on Tuesday the first
day of November next, and on Saturday the elev
enth day of March 1854, at nine of the clock "A.
NJ of those days, to receive examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of said William Lasley, when and where
present their claims with the necessary proof for
allowance or be thereafter forever barred of all
claims against said estate, the eleventh day of
March 1854 being the last day of the time limited
for creditors of said estate to present their claims
for allowance. Dated at Muskegon, September
26. 1853. JOHN ID. IRVINE. Com,rs
Ills 5w ELIAS w. MERRILL. ooii''
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02
Muskegon Tailor Shop.

T1NHE undersigned has opened Shop at Muske-
l. .gon, and is ready to do all kinds of jobs in
the line of tailoring, from coarse to fancy, at pri
ces which will cause no murmurs or complainings.
People of Muskegon and vicinity, your patronage
is solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. 69tf.
October 1852. H. K DEvELLEY,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-11-02

The minister who lost the thread Of dis
course, has obtained skcin iB