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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
NEW GOODS.

WE have just received from New York large
w and well selected stock of Dry Goods and
Groceries, which we will sell cheaper than any 9th
err store in Ottawa county; wewll exchangefor all
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 us call we are on hand from q
yard of tape to a steam saw mill.
S. G.. HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point, June 81 1851. tiff.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Fire! Fret! Fire ~!

Fire! Fret! Firc!!!
Franklin Fire Insurance Company Of New York
at Saratoga. Capital-S2OO.O0
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
mills, Merchandise, Household Furniture, &C., at
as low rates as any other good and responsible
company. HENRY GRIFFIN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

A wicked wag of a lawyer in a country court,
recently scandalized the bench by putting the
following query to his professional brethren:--
"Why is Judge like necessity" The
members of the bar presene quickly answered,
" Because he knows no law"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Ready Made Clothing.

X GENTLEMEN, Call and see Ferry & Sons large
VI assortment of Clothing, &c. Consisting of
Over Coats, Fine Dress and Under Coats, Fancy
and Black Cashmere Pants Plain and Fancy Sat
in, Valencia and other styled Vests; Silk and Wool
Wrappers, Knit and Flannel Shirts and Draw
ers, &c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

NOTICE Is hereby given that the accounts of
IN ii. ID. c. futile, M. d.. and of Drs. Perry &
Tutte, have been assigned to A. f. Tuttle and been
left with the undersigned for collection. All per-
sons indebted Will please pay up at once and save
costs. GEORGE PARKs
Grand Haven Nav 7. 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

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 second
day of May in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty-three Present, William Hatha-
way, Jr., Judge of Probate In the matter of the
Estate of Thomas Sherwood, deceased: r.,' s.
.nN reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
" of George Parks, administrator of said estate
praying for license to sell part of the real estate of
said deceased, for the payment of his debts and ex
penses of administration; thereupon, it is ordered
that Monday. the 9th day of June next. at two 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 interested i'm said
Estate, are required to appear at a 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 petit
TONER should not be granted and it is further or
dered 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, newspaper printed and circulating
in the County of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing. 1914 w4
true copv.l a..H t4V .l ....t.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jrr Judge of Probate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of Ottawa.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS !:
At a session of the Probate Court for said coun-
ty of Ottawa, holden at the office of the Judge
thereof, at Grand Haven, on Monday, the sixth
day of June, 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 Samuel Wickham deceased:
\ PAPER purporting to be the last will and tes-
IA lament of the said deceased. having been de-
posted in this Office, by Urah Helms and asking
Probate: Thereupon 1t is ordered that Tuesday,
the fifth day of July next, at three 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 probate of said instrument
should not be granted: And it is further ordered
that said petitioner give notice to the persons in
terested in said estate of the tendency of said pc
ttion 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, three successive weeks previ-'
Gus to said day of hearing. c- T100w4
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR, Judge of Probate
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Fireii Fireiii

INSURANCE against loss or damage by fire, in
i either of the THREE HARTFORD COMPA-
MES, at as low rates as by any other responsible
companies. Effected by +. H. Cunning, at Grand
Rapids.
N. b. Life Insurance effected by either the New
York Life Trust, or the Hartford Life Insurance
Company. +. III. c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

MIL Point aud CHICAGO Express Packet.
- SCHOONER WARREN, makes regular trips
ATTe to Chicago. No charges on goods con-
signed to us, that are shipped on our yes
sells Apply on board for freight or passage or to
T5tf1 HOPKINS 4 BROTHERS.
Mill Point, Ottawa Co, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
GOLD PEN MANUFACTOR,

GOLD PEN MANDATORY
c. PIquctte, of Detroit, Manufactures of SUI
periOr Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
i low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing IS cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, January, 1853
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!w

FIRE FIRE! FREE!
The HEtna Insurance Company of Utica, N. Y.
CAPITAL STOCK, $125,000.
TTNHE undersigned having been appointed agent
Il for the above Company, is now prepared to
insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and all kinds OF
buildings Household furniture, Merchandise and
other property and the risk of inland navigation
and transportation against loss, or damage by fire.
Also Steam Mills Lumber Yards, Machine shops
and Foundries. He will also insure property under
the Farmers Mutual Department, at low rates. YES
sells and Steamboats, will be insured under the Ma
rine Department. Office, Water street, Strand Ela-
ven Michigan. WILLIAM M FERRY, Agent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

The bachelor says, /" When move, my FAM
lily moves, and when my hat is on, my house is
shingled." He might have said, sand when
die my family dies, and shall be forgotten"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
NEW GOODS,
First Arrival of the Season

TENHE subscribers are now receiving good as.
i sortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps
We have tried to select goods of prime quail
ty, and offer them at prices 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??, 1853-07-20

DAINTs &c-Whte Lead in oil, Red Lead Lith
i arge, TIMBER, Sugar of Lead, Chrome Red,
Chrome Green, Crhome Yellow, Venitan Red,
Yellow Ochre Whiting, Glue No. and l-2, Milli-
ners' Glue, Linseed Oil, Spts Turpentine, COpal
Varnish and Japan, at the Mill Point Drug Store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

NTANTED.-To contract with some RESPONSE
Wv bic person to get in five millions of feet of
Saw Logs from our land, at the head of the Bay
OIL. We have two miles of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the timber with two cars up
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 ener-
getic go-ahead man-We will give a good con-
tract [5tf1 HOPKINS & BROTHERS.
Mill Point, August /, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Uncle Toms Cabin..-.Second Supply.

rTNHE first was sold before / had time to adver-
Il tise it. A few copies of this wonder of the
world just received at the Mill Point Drug and Va
riety Store. Call quick If you want one-they go
of like hot cakes. L. NJ s. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
GRAND HAVEN AND CHICAGO PAoKE rs.

~ THE FAST SAILING Schooner LIZZIE
l4E5s THROOP, CAPT. CLIDEsDELL, and IL
LIMOS, CAPT. BURKE, will make week.
v trips to Chicago, during the season of naviga-
ton. Orders for the purchase of merchandise, or
transaction of any kind of business will receive
prompt attention in Chicago. For freight or pas
sage apply on board or to
BALL & MARTIN, Grand Rapids.
GILBERT & Co. Grand Haven.
G. G. MORTON Co., Chicago
J. X. HUGUNIN. Nhi'"So'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

CONDIMENTS.-Shake 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. T12Hl
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

DLANKS-Deeds, Mortgages, Bonds Marriage
ID Certificates, &C., &c. For sale at this office.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

~ LASS LAMPS, Candlcstcks, Lanterns, Cof-
VI fee Mills, Horse Cards, Curry Combs and
Spring Balances, at FERRY 4 Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

MO USE TALKING.-Lades and Gents Call
~ on us for cheap and fashionable Goods, at
Mill Point. [5tf.I HOPKINS & BROTHERS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Toothache Drops.

- YRINGES-Metal Glass and India Rubber In
= lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's ut the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 26. [72J L. NJ S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

EOR SALE.-A good second hand Engine of
Il 25 Horse Power, with Cross Head, Slides &c.
suitable for running two saws. Also, one good
second-han Cutter. GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

DROWN Sheetings, for sale at -
I'D FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
Good Books.

= ARDINES.-A superior article for sale by the
- box, cheap, at FERRY 8- Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

- CREWS. assorted Nos, Tacks, Brads, Front
- Door, Chest and Padlocks, Butts, Door trim
mings, Brass and Japaned Lifting Handles, at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

NROCKERY.-Bu and white ware, common
" Cups and Saucers, Casters, Platters and
Bowls, at FERRY G. Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

NEW GOODS-Just received at
IN FERRY g. Sons.
Grand Haven, May A, 1852.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

DUCK Wheat Flour, just received and for sal
ID at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

A NEW lot of Mill Saws, of Ferry's Pattern"
"A For sale at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20
The Singing Bird.

VNHE very pink of perfection for instruction in
l. music. Just received by express from New
York, at the Mill Point Drug and Variety Store.
l.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

NV ANTED-500, 900 feet smooth, sound logs
w 16 feet long for which cash will be paid on
delivery. GILBERT & Co.
Grand Haven, Jan. /, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

"ECKER'S Farina Pearl Sage, Arrow Root, and
IL Tapioca at the Mill Point Drug Store. [12tfI
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

DEEPER, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs and
l. Peppersauce, at FERRY g. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

ELOUR and Salt on hand and for sale low by
IL GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

IAY 20 tons pressed hay, for sale in lots to suit
IL purchasers, by GILBERT & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-07-20

DYE WOODS AND DYE STUFFS--Camwood,
- Fustic, Logwood, Redwood Nader, Aunatto
Ext. Logwood, Alum, Copperas, Sal Soda, Carbon
ate Soda, Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &C.. &C..
At the Mill Point Drug Store. [12tl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
VERY VALUABLE
Roekbridge Froperty for Sale.

IN Tuesday the 9Th day Of September neat,
~ will sell on the. premises ray FARM lying
on North River at the mouth of South River, in
Rockbridge county. This farm is in good staet
of cultivation, contains about
ESQ ACRES
of land and is situated in one flhe best neighbor
hoods in the county. Its location when the North
River Canal is constructed will command the
trade of the South River country as far back as
Augusta. All persons in search of a comfortable
home or business location would do well to en-
anime this property The houses are good and
comfortable and there are two tenements on the
place. The Springs on this farm are unusually
fine
At the same time and place, will sell all my
yEyES, stock of HORSES, COWS, lsgA
E.sN..r Calrcs, Sheep and Hogs, A WT
good small family Carriage, 1tro ercel--'''s'11-
lent Wagons.
NV FARMING UTENSILS and other Property on
the place. Also three or four likely and valuable
YOUNG SLAVES.
TERMS.-For the Farm, one third down, the
balance of the purchase money in. three equal an
nual payments. Slaves Cash. Personal Proper
ty on ali sums over five dollars 6 months credit
under fine dollars Cash. Bond and satisfactory
security will be required on all deferred payments
EDWARD ECHO11S.
August 10, lS53.-tds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
FALL, TRADE.
Books, Stationery and Piano Fortes'

TAMES WOODHOUSE, (LATE NASH &
% WooDHousE,) Richmond, pnginia. offers for
sale, at wholesale or retail, an extensive stock OF
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Adapted to the wants Of the trade in Virginia,
North Carolina, and elsewhere, at prices as low
as can be obtained in Northern cities. In connec
ton with his Book and Stationery business, he has
his ware rooms appropriated to the sale of
PIANO FORTES,
Filled with an assortment as extensive as can be
seen at any establishment of the kind in the Union
Tie has participated in the sale ofover one thou
sand Piano Fortes in the States of Virginia. North
Carolina and Tennessee, all of which. have given
entire satisfaction. They are warranted superior
in every respect, offered for sale at manufacturers
prices, and will be packed securely to go any dis
lance without injury.
He has also attached to his establishment,
Book Bindery and Blank Book Manufact tory,
where all kinds of Books, Periodicals, Blanks,
Music, &c., are bound and Blank Books of every
description. suitable for Merchants, Banks, Public
Offices, Clerks of Courts, Factories, Sc, are
manufactured.
Mayo's Guide TO Magistrates, New Edition.
j. W. publishes Mayo's Guide TO Magistrates,
new edition, with practical Forms for the Dis
charge of their Duties out of Court, with an ap-
pendix, containing Forms for Drawing Bonds,
Notes, Deeds, Contracts, &C., adapted to the New
Code of Virginia.
D5- Persons at distance unable to visit Rich
mond, can have their orders as faithfully executed
as if personally present.
Richmond. Aug. "A, lS5S.-6t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
Hutoheson's Celebrated Ointment
FOR PILES.

A PERFECTLY safe, mild, speedy and pa.s
- manent cure for PILES of every description
and no matter of how long standing.
Inns remedy is compounded, according to estab-
iished rules OF Pharmacy, ofingredlents posses
sing great healing properties.
fhyslcians OF the first standing have examined
and used this Ointment in their practice with the
utmost success, where all other remedies failed 10
effect a cure. e7i
The above remedy is unsurpassed for the cure
of Sore Breasts of females The most violent and
distressing cases Of which have been almost in
stantly relieved by it. For Sore Throat, White
Swellings, Ulcers, Cuts or Bruises, Burns and
Scalds, and for all kinds of local inflammation, ID
is of great value.
We have in our possession large number Of
certificates from the most reliable persons, testify
ing to its wonderful efficacy in the cure of the a.
bove diseases. We give the following:
STANTON, May 5th, 1853.
Mr.. HutcheSon,-Dear Sir: IL take pleasure in
saying that your Ointment has been used in my
Family and has given entire satisfaction. one sin
gle application giving immediate relief, and il ap-
piled as it should be, | have no doubt would make
permanent cures. ! take great pleasure in recon-
mending it to the afflicted. ~
Yours, respectfully,
SAM'L WOODWARD.
In offering the above Ointment to the afflicted,
the propretors take the high ground that where
it has been used in strict accordance with drec.
tons sufficient length of time. and not being at
tended with beneficial results, the money will be
refunded upon application.
The above Ointment is put up in neat tin boxes
with directions and pamphlets accompanying each
box. Price so cents and ST. each.
Prepared by WIN. HUTCHINSON s. CO.,
Amsterdam, Bofetourt county, Va.
N. B.-A liberal discount made to Agents and
Wholesale Dealers
AGENTS FOR AUGUSTA COUNTY.
THOMAS p. EsKRIDGE. StauntOn; Benz. Fl
Graham, Greenville; j. Roller, Mt. Sidney "A.
Miller, Mt. Scion; j. Stout, New Hope; w. w.
King & Son. Waynesborough
June /, 1853.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14

MOSSY CREEK ACADEMY.

j. HoTCHKISs, Prln. and Prof OF Nat. Sclences
| w. A. BARTLETT, A. B., Prof. Of Languages and
Elocution.
| C. T. BaowH, Prof of Mathematics.
rI,HIS institution is located on Messy Creek,
in one of the finest portions of Augusta coun-
ty, noted for the fertility of its soi the healhful
ness of its climate, the beauty of its scenery, and
the sterling morality Of its people; it is remote
from any village and its inducements to vice and
immortality; convenient to churches and easy OF
access. A fine building, of large size (43 by 60
feet } and built expressly for school purposes, at
cost, including the ground attached, of nearly
$4,000, will soor be completed.
This institution is designed to furnish the foun-
dation for thorough, practical business education;
to prepare young men for entering the University
and Colleges of our State, and as prominent fea-
ture to train young persons in the ''theory and
practicen of Common School Teaching, and there
by furnish our Common Schools with qualified,
home-reared instructors.
The first session will begin in Messy Creek
Church. the Goth of August.
CHARGES for tuition for the session of ten scho-
lastc months payable one halfat the middle, and
one half at the close of the session. as follows
ir Wri,D as spd Compositon. 5000
Elementary Arithmetic, Geography, &C., IL 5o
English Dept-Arithmetc, Geography,
Grammar &c., 10 10 w
Algebra, Philosophy. Chemistry, &c.. ~ w
.Nath. and Class. Dept.-Geometry, Sur
veying, Latin, &C., 70 w
Greek, French, German and Italian, 81 w
Good boarding may be had in the vicinity, at
from Sc to 81 50 per month, including, all neces-
sarv accommodations. Books can be obtained at
the institution
j. HoTcHKIss, REFERS TO
Rev. A. Craig, Windsor, New York.
Sc II. w. Gilbert, g
sc B. M. Smith, Stannton, va
J. T. Brodt, Esq, late Supt of Schools, Broome
county. New York.
C. r. Harris. M. D., Senate of Va.
w. A. BARTLETT, TO
S. North, D. d. l.. l.. D., President of Ham
ilton College, New York.
Prof C. Avery. l.. l.. D., New York,
E. North, A. M, Prof. of Ancient Languages,
New York.
II. Vaudeville, D. D., Albany, New York.
Hon. d. s. Dickinson, New York.
" A. Birdsall,
c. T. BRowN, TO
Prof G. Harrison, NJ. d., University of Va.
&" f. H. Courtenay, l.. L. d.,
8" W. B. Rogers, L.. l.. d.,
For further information apply to the Principal
Messy Creek, Augusta county, or to either OF the
Trustees.
TRusrEEs.-J. NJ. McCue, ]. G. Fulton, ..
Estll, Daniel Forrer, John Crawn, ST., A. b.
Rogers, Geo. r. Gibbons.
Messy Creek, Va, July 3, lo53.-u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-14
COAL LANDS FOR SALE.

4 S the agents for Joseph PryOr's heirs, we of
"A fer for sale TRACT OF LAND, lying
on the head waters of North River, few miles
from Mt. Scion. in Augusta county, containing by
recent survey, 1864 Acres. A small quantity
of the land is cleared, and there is small tene-
ment or two upon it. 1t is upon this land that
anthracite Coal of superior quality has been dis
covered, and considerable quantity mined with
in the last two years. The owners being resi-
dents of another State and therefore unable to give
it their personal attention. have determined to sell
out The terms will be very accommodating.
The mineral wealth of this land makes it emf
nentIy worthy of the attention of capitalists and
men of enterprise. For farther particulars apply
to FRAZIER s. IMBODEN,
April 6, 1e53-tf Agents, Staunton, Va.