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ROMEO AND JULIET.-This play has
ever been accounted among the best OF
Shakspeare's works. 1t is, however, we
believe, not generally known that it is
founded on tragedy of real life, that
happened about the beginning of the four
teenth century. The story, with all its
circumstances, is given us by an Italian
novelist, named Bandello, as also Gizolo-
me da Corte, in his history of Venora.
The young lover, as his historian relates,
was called Romeo Montecchio, and the
lady, Juliet Campello. Captain Breval,
in his travels, relates that when he was at
Verona he was shown an old building in
which the tomb of these ill-fated lovers
had formerly been broken up, and that he
was informed by his guide in all the par
ticuars Of the history. The castle of
Montecchio, situated between Vicenza
and Verona, ancientIy belonged to the
iIiustrious house of that name, that was
the head of faction against the Cappelos
The immortal bard has made that quarrel
the subject Of his affecting tragedy, and
as the story is founded in truth, it will
ever have that effect upon the mind, that
no fiction, be it ever so highly wrought,
can create.
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OPHIR.
Dr.. III. ". JOHNSTON.

Late Of jefferson County, W'seonsin,
WOULD respectfully tender his pro-
w fessional services to the citizens of
Ophir and vicinity. He may be found at
the New World when not professionally
engaged. A good supply of Drugs aud
Medicines on hand. Ophir, Jan. s '53
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Measurement OF CoRN IN THE CRIB.
After levelng the corn, multiply the length
and breadth of the house together, and
the product by the depth, which will give
the cubic feet Of the bulk of corn; then
divide this last product by IL, and the
quotient will be the number of barrels Of
sheled corn contained in the house or
crib. If there be remainder after the
division, it will be so many twelfths of
barrel of shelled corn over.
Erample--l2 feet long,
IL feet broad, .a JaI..ns
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STdutecb. ..... t... ....... ....
California, at last election, cast more
votes than nineteen Of the States of the
Union. The census returns show that in
horses she is in advance of fifteen States;
in mules, Of twenty-six; in cows. Of
twelve; in work oxen. of eight; in sheep,
of four; and in swine of three. The
value of her live stock exceeds that of
twenty-five States. More barley and po-
tatoes are raised here than IN any State in
the Union, excepting New York. In
wheat, we surpas ten of the States; in
oats, more than three-fourths; Of Indian
corn, less than any State of the Union;
and in beans and hay partial returns place
us ahead of nine. In fruits, we excel all
the States in variety and more than half
in quantity. Who can say that Calfor
MIA is not some, after this?
IKE Precious METALs.-The follow
ing statement will exhibit the annual pro-
duct of the precious metals, at different
periods:
1900 $5l 100000
lS4S $4,000 90
1851 144,OOO 90
The product for 1852 is estimated at
$50, 100000.
The California mines were discovered
in April, 1S4S, and the Australian in
February, 1851. The product of the Cali
fornia mines for 1851 was $55, ,93S, ,232.-
For the present year, it will probably
reach $7O,OOO,OOO The mines of Aus
tralia for the present year will probably
yield $45, 100000
The total value Of the precious metals
in existence at the present time, is esti-
mated at 5000, ,OO0, 900, of which So
100000, 900 consists of silver, and 50, ,7OO,-
100000 in gold. The amount of coin in
circulation is estimated at $4,000, ,OOO, 900;
the remainder being absorbed in watches,
Jewelry, plate, SIC. SC. The annual de-
probation by wear of coin, is estimated
at fourth of one per cent. per annum.
1t will thus be perceived that the annual
product of the precious metals has in
creased nearly threefold since the com
mencement of the present century. What
it will be at the commencement of the
next century, he would be bold man
who would venture to predict.
LIQUID GLUE.-A strong liquid glue,
that viii keep for years without changing,
may be made by placing in glazed vessel
quart of water and about lbs. of hard
glue. This is to be melted over a gentle
fire in ylue-pot and stirred up OCCASION
ally. When all the glue is melted, drop
in gradually a small quantity of nitric
acid, when effervescence will take place.
The vessel is then to be taken off the fire
and allowed to cool. Liquid glue made
in this manner has been kept for more
than two years in an uncorked bottle
without any change. 1t will be useful for
many trades where strong glue is re-
quired, without the trouble Of melting.
The LAST OF THE STUARTs.-It is un-
derstood that the nearest of kin to the
l.
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PUMPKIN SEED Poison TO FowLs.-A
writer in the Culturist, says he put
quantity of pumpkin seeds into his caul-
dron kettle with sweet apples and pota-
toes, and boiled and mashed up with meal,
particularly for hogs, but when fed out his
fowls had share, and the result was the
death of 80 or 40 ducks, turkeys, and
chickens. They have died also from eat
ing tho seeds where left uncooked.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, So
At session of the Probate Court for said County
of Ottawa holden at the office ofthe Judge there
of, ut Grand Haven on Tuesday, the 2lst day of
December in the year one thousand eight hum
drcd and fifty two Present, William Hathaway
jr., Judge of Probate In the matter of the Es-
tate of Henry s. Bennett deceased
A copy of the will ofHenry S. Bennett late of Sen
N eca county in the State of Ohio having been
duly authenticated and presented to me, VIM. Hath
away jr, Judge of Probate in and for said county
of Ottawa by Loretta Bennett executrX named in
said WILL and to whom letters testamentary were
granted by VIM. Lang Judge of Probate in and for
the county of Seneca and State of Ohio, and the
said Loretta Bennett cXecutriX aforesaid, having
petioned this Court that letters tcstamentary from
the Court of Probate of said County of Ottawa be
granted TO her in pursuance TO the Statute III such
case made and provided; Thereupon 1t is ordered
that Friday the fourteenth day OF january next at
one o'clock i'm the afternoon be assigned for the
hearing of said petition, and that the heirs mt law
of said deceased and all other persons interested
in said Estate, are required to appear at Il session
of said Probate Court then to be holden at the of
flee 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 per-
sons interested i'm 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 Il newspaper printed and circulating
i'm the County of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous TO said day of hearing A true copy.l
lw WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr. Judge of Probate.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS =

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS =
IN the matter of the estate of Charles c. Marsh,
i deceased Notice is hereby given, that have
appointed and do hereby appoint Monday the sew
enth day of March next, and Monday the sixth
day of June next at two o'clock in the afternoon
of those days, at the house of Henry'Pennoyer, in
Grand Haven, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es-
tate of Charles G.. Marsh, late of Oceana County
deceased, when and where all persons interested
are required to appear aud present their claims
with the necessary proof for allowance or be
thereafter forever barred of all claims against said
estate; the sixth day of June next being the last
day of the time limited for creditors of the said
estate to present their claims for allowance. Da-
ted at the Probate Office, in Grand Haven, the
sixth day of December, A. ID. 1852. rs
MILAN HATHAWAY Jr. Judge of Probate
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A CARD.

TNHE undersigned has taken the well known
l. Washington House, in the village of Grand Ha-
ven for a 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 =. 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 appurtcnances will
be found at all times well supplied with everything
needed for the comfort of man or beast.
[ltfl HENRY PENNoYER.
Grand Haven, July "a, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-16

THE ROYAL Conference.-The Paris cores
pondent of the New York Journal Of Com
merce, a capable and well informed gentleman,
gives the following incidents connected with
the courtship of the new Empress of France
It has about it certain air Of romance that will
not be unwelcome to our lady readers:
"The young Countess is represented as ap-
pearing thoughtful and weared with anxiety.
She declared that for eight days she had hardly
closed her eyes, so agitated was she by the anti
cipation of the great event which was to make
her Empress of the French. She was fatigued
with giving directions for the various prepara-
tons of Dress &c. 1t is now asserted that this
marriage has been long contemplated. 1t was
while he was living at the Hotel du Rim in
lS4S, that Louis Napoleon first made the ac-
quaintance Of the young Countess Of Teba.-
They saw one another for the first time from
the balconies of their hotels, which joined
When Louis Napoleon was nominated for Pres
ident, Mile. de Montijo was invited to the Eysee
and the Prince was assiduous in his attentions,
and formally sought her hand. But political af-
fairs were then so unsettled, that the friends Of
Louis Napoleon advised him to wait until his
power was more fully confirmed. He consented,
but entreated the Countess de Teba not to en-.
gage herself, at least without notifying him;
for ain a short time," said he, 6 trust that |
shall be able to effer something more than to-
day." When the Countess dc Montiio and her
daughter left Paris, Louis Napoleon, in bidding
adeu to the young Countess, said: Important
events are preparing it may be chat shall new
err see you again. therefore release you from
your promise" "No," replied Mile. dc Montijo,
IL will keep it; for if you are ever so unfortu-
nate, you must remember that you have home
in Spain which will be always open to you, and
in that home is the best of your friends" The
ladies did not return to France until May 1852.
Louis Napoleon was then about to become En-
peror. 1t is unnecessary to say with what SEN
sation the Countess was received at the Elysee.
Louis Napoleon was much moved at meeting
her, and said, with his peculiar grace "it is a
long time since have seen you how unhappy
have BEEN"
M. Merimee is about to write a full narrative
of the events Of this romantic history, having
been long acquainted with the Montijo family.
p,t Co. ,,r;da p,onx N mar ,ybo s;te =. H.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-16

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS
n the matter of the estate of Jedediah Brown
L deceased: Notice is hereby given that have
appointed and do hereby appoint Monday the third
day of January next and Monday the second day
of May next at two o'clock p NJ of those days at
the house of Henry Pennoyer, in Grand Haven, to
receive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against the estate of Jededah
Brown, late of said county, deceased, when and
where all persons interested are required to appear
and present their claims with the necessary proof
for allowance, be thereafter forever barred of all
claims against said estate: the second day of May
next being the last day of the time limited for cred
tors of the said estate to present their claims for
allowance. Dated ut the Probatcs Office, i'm Grand
Haven, the first day of November A. ID. 1852.
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr Judge of Probate RIO
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-03-16

DAK-OrI.. the Panacen, the Positive Gu

The proprietor and inventor will stake his repu-
tation that this Oak Oil will do all that he claims
and more and he does claim that 1t will positively
not only relieve, but cure, Deafness, Weak Eyes,
Sore Eyes. Darrhea, Piles Salt Rheum, Chilblains,
Eryspelas Fistula. Dandruff or Scroffula on the
head Neuralgia, Tic Douloureux, rheumatism,
Headache Burns Scalds Sore mouth and lips,
Fresh Cuts Catarrh in the head Bruises and
Sprans, in many cases the teeth Acne, any Old
sore leg BARRIERS Sore Face, Chap in the groins or
other part St. Anthony's Fire, Prickley Heat, Dis
eases of the Spine Rupture, prevents the hair from
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and opening the pores, any KIND OF cancer or
Canker and all the different Rashes or Eruptions
of the skin. Chill Fever Fever and Ague, Lung Fe-
YER Cfamp in the feet legs or stomach, Bilious
Fever and many other malades are cured as If by
magic! To insure cure only follow direcuons.
This Oak-Oil being very lately made pubic, the
proprietor would refer to the best men and fami-
lies i'm the State for its wonderful curative proper
ties. The afflicted can easily write to any of the
persons certifying to its merits. This Oak-Ooil
needs only to be used TO be appreciated in any dis
ease that the flesh of man is heir to and all this
can be done without paying professional man a
dollar n yisit-by only exercising a little good
common sense and by applying effectually the
Oak-0il.
Detroit, August 9Th 1851.
Certificate of the right Rev. Peter Paul Leterre,
Bishop, CoaJutor, dc, The Catholic church
of The Diocese of Detroit.
| Mr. James Scribner--Esteemed Sir Please allow
me to say to you, that Notwithstanding my very
great aversion to cure all medicines have applied
your Oak Oil to my head which relieves it of an
apparent load or weight and gives one very pleas
ing sensation; the same to my eyes, and have us
ed it in case of the chafe, with very gratifying and
| healing effects. And sir wish you would have a
supply of it left some where in this city, that may
direct other persons to its very happy effects.
Yours, with great respect,
PETER L. LEFEvRE, Is. 4. T.. C.D.D.
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Il. r. r. No. 9.

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