Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-06-01


Leeland ............. lOl Oz
Several townships we are sorry to see have
lost their shares this, as well as in previous
years, from an omission to make out and fur
nish the county clerk with the annual reports
required by law. The rate per scholar is SO
cents, being some less than usual. This is an
item of Importance especially to those who are
struggling with the difficulties to be encounter
ed in new country and have but little to spare
for educational purposes. Let the proper Off
GERS in every township and school district thro'-
out the county see to the matter next fall.
az We learn that the improvements at the
mouth of Black River, in this county, are being
prosecuted with vigor. Preparations are being
made to construct a bridge pier at a point a
short distance south of the present outlet of the
lake. The whole appropriation will probably
be expended this season in building the pier,
and will, it is thought, be sufficient TO complete
the work in a substantial manner. At the pier
will be the entrance to the harbor, which is to
be made by cutting channel from lake to lake
as soon as other appropriations are made suf-
cient for the work.
~ We notice change in the editorship
of the Adrian Watchtower. The last number
contains the vaedictory of THOMAS NJ. Cody,
of late the able and popular editor of that pa
per. The most fattering mention is made of
his successor, whose name is not made known
to us.
a. Our statement last week as to the prob
able valuation under the new tax law of the tax
able property in this town, was mere estimate
and rather too high. The assessment roll foots
up $253, 1850. Last year $lO9,Oo6,62.
THE HERoNEs OF HIsroRY.--We have been
kindly furnished by the publishers-through Mr..
w. B. HOWE, Bookseller, Grand Rapids
copy of this truly beautiful and valuable work,
lately issued from their press. Its author, J. S.
JENKINS, Esq, is well known as an able and
popular writer, and the present subject is by no
means unworthy his pen. The same publishers,
Messrs. WAIVER, BEARDsLEY & Co., have also
just issued "The Heroines of the Crusades,"
vol. Svo. $40 pp., truly beautiful centre table
book, and one that will meet with large sale.
Both of these books are exeellently well adap-
ted to the family circle, being strictly historical
yet told in an attractive and interesting manner,
and will commend themselves to the attention
of those who desire solid and substantial read
ing matter.
Mr.. HOWE has received large invoice.-for
the purpose of supplying agents and others who
wish to engage in the sale of hem-at publish
ers prices. Orders addressed to him will be
filled promptly and to any extent.
.5- The Natiosal Magazine for June is be-
fore us. With this number closes the first
years existence of this truly valuable monthly,
which has already secured a very high rank in
the public estimation. 1t comprises an album
dant miscellany of essays, sketches, transla-
lions, poetry, literary and general news, book no
tees, &c. The high toned moral character of
the Magazine and its eminent literary and ar
tistic merit strongly recommend it to the pat
ronage of discriminating public. The aim of
the editor is we'll accomplished, which is "to
combine, with such articles MS the popular mind
usuaIlv reltshes with mosf aviditv an elevated