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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

A TSAGEDY-ALMosT.- Yesterday, about
noon, young lady stopped at the dollhouse at
the west end of the bridge for short time, and
upon coming out, she stepped mp TO the side of
young man who was paying his toll, and draw
ing pistol, placed it to his side with the evident
intention of killing him. The movement was
instantly observed; the intended victim sudden
ly jumped, and in the maneuver, the ladylfell upon
the plank, without having discharged the piece.
BY the time she recovered her position, he was
out of her way. She burst into tears, and de-
claring that he had ruined her, and she would
kill him, returned to the house. The by-stand-
ers think the pistol was snapped, when placed 10
his side
1t is proper to state that the young man was
indicted by the Grand Jury about u year ago, up
on the complaint Of this lady, for seduction
The trial has been from time to time postponed
and is expected to take place at the ensuing term
(next week.) [G. r. Eagle. 18th inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

Published in as many of the languages of Europe
as should be deemed expedient, and furnished
gratuitously in any quantity to those Of our cit
izens who wish to promote emigration by scat
tering them abroad in Europe.
We are ready to do our part in disposing of
a large Dutch edition in such manner that it
shall prove good seed in fruitful ground.
Such publication will tell the same story to
every one. 1t must be impartial, and it must
remain so, and all parts of the State would be
equally benefited by its diffusion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

QUEER Towns IN CALIFoRNIA.-A cores.
pondent of the Shasta Courier writing from
Sawyer Bar, North Fork of Salmon Greek
says:
1.-THE town, as it is called, consists Of nine
log cabins, butchers block, pole or crotchct,.
that once day is graced with the carcass of II
dead sheep one store, one pie shop, and good
boarding house. Bestville is one mile further
down, and consists of seven houses, occupied
by two families, four saloons, and whiskey
shop. Two hogs few miners and donkey;
form the principal portion Of the inhabitants
but they are daily expecting the arrival of their
goats which will make quite an addition to their
society"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

"Many men are wise in their own deceit"
said Mrs. Darlington to Ike, (who came in just
as a pedlar went out,) and she shook her head
increduously as she spoke "That man was
telling me that he had been in the Galee of
Fine Arts, and had seen man on horseback
with boar-constructor twined round him, and
they all in state Of putrefaction but if they
was putrefed, don't see how they can keep
'em, and I'm sure l wouldn't want to stay near
'em long But don't believe any such yarns"
added she with decisive gesture as she leaned
back again in her armchair; and a bland smile
of unbelief fingered long upon the venerable
features of the amiable old lady, as she gazed
thoughtfully into the fire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

DETROIT MARKET.-At our latest advices,
Dec. 2lst, nothing was doing in -four and but
small quantities were in store. The latest sales
reported were on the 10th, at $3.50 and $3.50.
showing decline from the rates we published
a short time since. Wheat in the streets ST.
25; corn Sc c.; oats 35c.; dressed hogs $3.50.
The receipts of wheat and flour were very small.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28
For the Grand River Times
MusLcxon all Rights The Maine Law Tri-
umuliant

Mr.. EDITOR The friends Of the law "pro-
hbting the manufacture of intoxicating bcver-
ages and the traffic therein" have hailed its
adoption in this State with great satisfaction,
and now look with anxious solicitudc to its
workings in the numbering villages OF the State
where intemperance has heretofore prevailed in
immoderate degrees, to the great annoyance and
detriment of the permanent citizens; therefore,.
for the encouragement of those, both here and
abroad, will, by your permission, give Them
through the columns of your paper, the proceed
ings of meeting Of the citizens of the village
lage situate on the southeast side of a beauti-
full little lake of the same name, and has rfne
saw mills in its immediate vicinity and very
extensive trade in the numbering business
which show that said law is triumphant there.
At meeting of the citizens of the village Of
Muskegon, held at the schoolhouse, On the 18th
inst, on motion George w. Walton, Esq, was
chosen chairman who called the meeting to or
der, and in very appropriate manner stated the
object of the meeting to be, to take into consid-
Grafton the propriety and Importance of Kidding
ourselves of the scourge of intemperance, by
enforcing the so called Maine Liquor Law, or
continuing to suffer from that great evil, by let
ting said law remain dead letter upon the stat
ute book. After some remarks were offered,
giving few of the reasons why they should en-
force the law, Chauncey Davis, presented for
adoption by the meeting, the following resou-
ton, which after full, able and spirited discus
sion, in which all of her principal citizens parti-
cpated, was adopted by very decided MAORI
ty, only one voting in the negative, to wit:
Resolved, That we will each and all of us, aid
the proper officers in enforcing the present law
prohibiting the sale and use of Intoxicating liquors
as u beverage that we will use our influence and
furnish the necessary aid both pecuniary and phys
ical to render its enforcement efectual
On motion, vigilance committee, consisting
of C. Davis, Dr. A. Lewis A. Trowbridge and
E. w. Merrill, was appointed to carry ont the
spirit Of the above resolution, "peaceably if
they can, forcibly if they must" and have
since learned that the committee effected their
object by a conference and arrangement with
those engaged in the sale of the contraband ar
ticles, without compulsion, and that the law is
now observed.
was present, Mr.. Editor, at that meeting, and
think know the views, feelings and determ-
nations of the citizens of Muskegon, in relation
to enforcing said law, are as above expressed
Let, then, the friends of the law elsewhere,
thank God and take courage, and, where they
have not already done so, 60 and do likewise;
and by so doing, they will confer greater benc-
fits and richer blessings upon the people of the
State than has flown from any previous enact
ment that has received the sanction Of a human
Legislature, except it may be the same law in
the State of Maine. II.
Grand Haven, Dec. %, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

The Gas Company of New Orleans city pur-
chase their coal at thirty-eight cents barrel,
manufa cture gas out of it, which they sell at.
four dollars a hundred feet, and then sell the
residue of coal at, in the shape of COKE for sew
entv.five cents barrel.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

time. With these facts before us, we are con-
fident that the business of our county will soon
be pushed with renewed vigor, for We may GER
tainly look forward to the next season as being
one that will call for the greatest activity in cv-
cry pursuit, and one that will crown with sue
cess every reasonable undertaking.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

"Could'nt you get young pork, ma'am, to bake
with your bcans!" said old Roger, somewhat
cyncally, rs he sat Mt table on Sunday.
"They told me it was young" said the land
lady.
"Well it may be so, but gray hair is not a ju-
venile feature, by any means, in our latitude ma
am" continued he, fishing up gray hair abont
foot and a half long, with his fork-he may
have been young, but he must have led very
wicked life to be gray so soon."
As he spoke he looked along the table, and N
slight emotion was visible among tho bbarders,
and the man who sat opposite, whlshis mouth
full of the eatabes, with which he had been en-
deavoring to smother laugh, grew dark with
the effort, and then collapsed scattering dismay
and crumbs amidst the nicely plated folds Of old
Rogers shirt frills
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

WINTER ITEMs.-During the past week snow
has fallen at intervals, and has now reached a
sufficient depth for good sleighing. The river
is firmly bridged over with ice to point below
the warehouses, and huge banks of the same
material are rapidly forming along the lake
shore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

Who BEATS THIS "A pig only nine months
DID, raised by N. H. WHITE, Esq, of this vii
lage, was killed a few days since and weighed,
after being dressed, 1921 lbs. Can another as
big or bigger of his age be found in Ottawa,
Kent, or Ionia counties The challenge is Civ
en- out.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

ANOTHER CUBAN FLIBUsTER-An apparent
y well informed Washington correspondent,
telegraphs the following to the New York IriJ-
une, under date of the l4th inst. 1t has been
evident for some time that flibustering move
ment on Cuba was on the tapis. We give the
dispatch and yield TO its statements implicit Gre
dence. Det Times
/ have trustworthy information from New
Orleans to the effect that powerful flibuster
exhibition is preparing against Cuba, and will
sail sometime before the middle of February
1t is intended that the entire force shall consist
of some 1000 men, led by officers of tried skill
and bravery, with general who gained laurels
in Mexico at their head The enlistments are
proceeding with every effort to keep the matter
strictly private. Each man is subjected to the
scrutiny of the Lone Star before being admitted
and is required to take an oath not to divulge
the secret. 1t is believed that at least one men,
Der Of the Cabinet is well aware of the move
ment. While the bulk Of the expedition will
sail from New Orleans, other cities will also
send forth their quota to the army of Manifest
Destiny. 1t is expected that the Creoles of
Cuba will not leave these heroes in the lurch
as they did those of Lopez, but will rise to
support them and achieve their own emancipa-
ton"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

MEETING OF SUPERvIsoRs.-The adjourned
meeting of the Board Of Supervisors for this
county, will be held on Tuesday next. We are
not at present aware of any business of partic-
ular interest to come up at that time.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

Mitchell escaped in the guise ola Catholic
priest. So complete was it that ODohcriy, his,
fellow. exile, who had known him well, coudA
not recognise him. though setting beside him in.
public conveyance, while he was holding a
discussion on religious topics with Prsebyte-
rian clergyman.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGANs
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. %. 1853.
Exports OF Grand Haven, for 1883.

With the kind assistance of gentlemen enga.
ged in the forwarding business at this place.
we have been able to prepare the following
statement which embraces a full list of the most
important articles shipped from our port du.
ring the year now drawing to close, together
with the amount and value of each as near as the
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

About 100000 feet of the best white pine
plank are annually sold by the lumber mer-
chants Of New Haven, Connecticut, for manu-
facture of the American friction matches in the
immediate vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

The Newburyport Herald intimates that the
number of strong minded women is on tho in
crease in Boston. It's opinion is founded upon
some dozen eases lately before the Police Court,
where wives gave their husbands sound thrash
snnS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

STATISTICS WANTED.-We this week publish
tolerably correct table of the exports from this
village for 1858, though some minor articles
have, doubtless, been omitted. We regret our
inability to give similar table for the whole
county. Will not some friend at each port
the exports at his particular locality! All such
as may be received will be inserted with pleas
ure
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

Ithas been strongly urged by the State Jour-
nal that the interests of Michigan require the
institution and support of an emigrant agency
similar to those maintained by other western
States The Hollander, it will be seen from an
article which we copy in another part of our pa
per, handles this subject at length, but with
views differing from those advanced in the Jour
nal, An emigrant agency was once put in ope-
ration by this State, but was subsequently
abandoned by the Legislature at the recommend
alton of the executive. We like the plan suggest
cd by the Hollander, and think it would be well
calculated to guard emigrants from being mis-
led by the misrepresentation which are SO in
dustriously circulated respecting our State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

The Cleveland Herald addresses this to old
bachelors:
IF our maker thought it wrong for Adam to .
live single when there was not woman on the
earth, how criminally guilty are old bachelors,
with the world full of pretty gils."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

A man whom DR.. Johnson once reproved for
following useless and demoralizing business,
said, in excuse:
"You know. Doctor that must live"
The brave old hater of everything mean and
htaeful replied that he did not see the least ne.
cessity for that.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

The fonetic konvenshun for the organizashnn
of M York fonetic Society, TUX plas at Olba-
ma and was larjly attended. A konstitushun wus
adopted, and proper meshurz taken to organize
and nroll the fonetshuns in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

Proposals for supplying the Greek Slave with
winter clothing, will be received by the mana-
gers of the Palace till Monday next.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

The Milwaukee Wisconsin states that steam
ship is about to be built Of 325 feet keel 40 feet
beam, IA feet hold, without guards or paddle
boxes, to cost $l65,OOO. The steamer is intend
ed as ferry across Lake Michigan, to connect
the Oakland and Ottawa, and the Milwaukee and
Mississippi Railroad, or this port and Milwaukee.
The vessel is to be ready for sea in the autumn
of 1854
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-12-28

THE MUSICAL REVIEW AND CHORAL ADvO-
cATE.-We cannot speak in sufficiently high
terms of this excellent paper, which has hitherto
been issued monthly, but which after the COM
mencement of the next volume, beginning Jan.
lst, will appear semmi-monthly. thus furnish
ing double the amount Of choice reading and
original music, which constitute the principal
attraction of this Journal. Terms at the same
price as heretofore, one dollar in advance. Sub
scriptions may be paid at the Times office, and
we will remit free of charge. Address F. J..
Huntington, New York.
We received the notice Of the Musical Con-
vention at Ann Arbor too late for publication.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20


NLoTH wARIHcUsE.-wILs0N O. HUNT 4 co.
~ Nos 30 and 81 william street Of Maiden ans Inn
and Of sseds for mems wear only are no
prepared With and complete stock Of othA esss
neres vestings overeoa,iegs tssedA aiasA trtmmnsA
and manufacturers Of sothing
HIOULTON, PLINPrON, WILLIAMS / CO., INRORE
~ ers !ssesr. q dry ssSds e .ss s:sa prices 70
tor Beg invite the sAtsnssa O close hSyo
their unrvad stock Of goods which they eks
ing the beautiful warehouse 70 which they have lately ~
moved Their stock Of god. enc q a: neat
having purchaser and and system q ssecuAte
distinct fom Thus this establish Droeent
the Of distinct separate seeehs With
the attention and In sssh department. usually ~
pended upon ordinary store.
Their stock number 10 upon all the goodA and ~
pare bulls they WIN And Mat The goods have Sut one
mans dollar u a. good ~ anothsrs"
DEPARTMENTS YoIL0WSs-
Print and nghau depay located the Arst room
Dress goods department located on the Arst 1os1.
Wooen goods and mons ware loeassd an NJ
Domestic goods department. located In The bassus>A
Carpet and ocosh department located in NE bAeonenA
White goods and embreidsry dspaxsasAA located ~
Hosiery and glove department. located - The sseoAa
Smau wares department. generally termed "Yankss NO.
tons" located ON the second story.
The E sSh ons s
system Of offering leading and we'll Known styles Of eod
very cheap to r others not we'll uAasrstssa entirely
avoided in this establishnsn-ws sell every style 81 soo
70 psiss Il know. responsibility thsy are prepared -
time BY eddink the par ssn
banker. or eonnisso. house Of ne drawers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20


Mary McKNsnr agsd q years three months ana Is dsys
he friends and acquaintancss Of her husband, Petsr
fully nywd 20 attend her funeral from bsr late
aeDos No 2A2 Stanton street, sunday afternoon, st
tvo o'clock, without 'urther invitation.
On Friday August 10, LUKE CARMGAs, Eq., In the
The friends Of ise family also those Of his sop and
an Law, d Devhn, insied 10 attend his fuoer4l
this A. -four O'CLOCK frsm his ate resideAoe
No GA greenwich street
On Thursday. August 1s, JoIrs J. CONNOLLY, aged 10
The friends and acqu.intancss Of the family, aLo tho
member OF the Young Mems Ronao Csthoi Benevolent
AsroeHson, are respec TALLY invited 70 attend Ills uoer
70 AFTERNOON. at t~o o'clock from his Late
dsnce, No. A2 Nsinsron street
On Friday morning Angoss 10, Of infaun stion Of the
In, g., MICHAEL MCCORMICK aged 40 years. native Of
county Acn,m, parish of Culfsghsrn.
HIS funeral -il take pake this afte moon, At four
ociook from Wet Hoboken Hts friends and acquaint-
&c Ger are invited to attend HIS remains viii
Bergen
on the head BERNARD of James and Ellen Facisy,
sgec YEAR, 10 months and IL dsys.
Az Mspbsssst, / on Tuesday evening, August 10,
ANNA BANDS "a the S2d year ~ her aga.
Her remains wsie inferred in the family burying
eIoupd Ssods Point.
Az LI,zs bs bosp, N j., on Fridsy Angus. 49, EDWARD
merchant ia. merry of Pht-oslpnia.
The relatives and friaL d. of the family rsapsa.uly
invt ed 20 attend hts fpnera 10 morrow afernoon At
five ocl OK from tie residence Of bis mother Esaostn
tow N j
iDfsDtuu BERRY OF Flank and Elizabeth Rollins,
sged kcs ths aud ten days,
Baltimore papers plsse copy.
L. C,Dcs nan Tuesday August o. after M
CUISINE LENNON, formerly Mrs. Ackerxisn, ia sac
26tb ear of her sge
On saturday July 30 OF censum,tioo, william LEE
carpenter of the United States Nvy IA the Ora yea OF
b age. Btuther Lee tas heso CON 'ent ES9r or
me method's kwfcopA Chorch for . number o, ysar
Jet he expresed himself AZ possessing nm fsta
" No merits Of Christ In the last convGssson which
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

Mothsrs. Take Heod-Tne careful and fond
NJ thsr kpsws toe we'll tie frequency Of and
bowel TO which shildVen subject this
Of the when IL 10 scarcely possible 10 h.ep
deepest .s,is !. th:i, behalf som. remedy .houid q!
10 Sshedan sohrapps viii ~ found most >usbls
iiary. In the bsDds Of careful mother, will prove
mfalibs while II will swallowed without che repug
.ss.s u'ssy nssfss.:d to medicine - i Of delicious
lodged advised lie For in plat
quart bottles be- the Of tho snufActursr and
1oprictsr upon the sealed label and wrappers
q RIA0 soyper Of Broadway Aad JohA street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

Refined Sugars, Fresh Teas, Pare Old Jaws

conee.Doube refined crushed loaf sugar a. ID PEI
dos bs refined white IS lbs double refined vel
bow sugar &c. Ga per bs good refined Be- per lbs
Bet s,s fire Young Hs son tes IS per ID; EXTRA fine
Young Dyson A. ID extra curious Ooong tea usually
- A. from to Sc DER b a. ID; best Ess, tresk
fAet tea 81 ID sso fine assert nent of Hysln mpe
rial and Best old Java coffee 10 3D. psr
Ib good Java Coffee L. To-; ALSO the ceebrsted
pressd coffee In osnistere 5pesu OLE Best blssohsd
Sperm OIL Jos Per gallon; best suma,r sperm on g. per
gallon best refined elephant OIL is gallon Choice old
wines brape les 40 60 in bottle draught Goods
viii be delivered to all pars Of the city Any OF the fer
res rao dcpots free Of expense Terms in all casee
sash on delivery. sHUTE BOYD, 500 Hpdsos stseeA
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had With him. he rsnasksd that his hsps wss stn Hrn
and that he fs prepared 70 meet his God IN psses ar4
thus he passed away. leaving An secaonats wife and
large circle Of frieods to mourn hi. loss. !
On the 3ls his remsins followed BY large circIe
OF friends and the officers and ines Of ths navy t.
g~her with his Masonic brethren TO the
this place. and there inferred with The usual honors Of
the Navy and the Masonic fraternity.
D. L0FrEN, Pensacola, Florida
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

the broken The oil the system,
lesdpg diseases ana FIRMS Of ais
70 enuns-sss tho m.ladiss for which this efsp.tion
&c tic doersux headache oeipent paralysis hysteria
pslpt tcn Of the heart spinal afr eti.ns debility,
iaity Of the liver mental dserssan weakness Of
sroAen sp terryin dreams ability one
place position wsAkAess Of the sexual
~ the ttomsch smAe ifegusrtes ehrop.s tendency TO
des ro~ organic be ond he reaeh Of
PITT bottles Pries-ss Per bcst 81 .i1 sor sia
and Wet Indies c. H. RING Proprietor, 1872 Broadway
New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

EOLD AND SILVER WATCHES DIAMONDS AND
" jewelry GEO c. ALLEN, importer No. II WAlp
street, near Broadway, secnud door.
JULES JuRGENsEN WATCHES, -
WarfaI ted perfect time keepers from. $50 70 80
COOPER WATCHES, - -
INDEPENDENT sEooND
And quarter second Watches for timing hsrss 10 70 40
chRoN0MrrE1s
Splendid POCKET chrononstsrs. perfect time
wATcHEs,
Which run eight days with wioding. l40 70 I'D
ENAMEL WATCHES,
For ladies, In hunting ......... IS " 10
DIAMOND WATCHES,
For ladies' some in magic cases % 10 s00
wATcHEA
Which change into three different watches 100 20 10
WATCHES WHICH WIND
And turn the has Dc without key. 50 TO l4o
ALL WATCHES AT VERY Low PRICEss
Fine GOLD lsPine watches, four holes jswsisd.
Cold snsmssd wstosss for ii. ladies' 81
Cold En- sish patent levers hunting GASES. 49,. "a
Silver patent levers ~ low a.. n
Diamond earrings, Pima bracelets, npgsf rings, aA1
crosses for sale NJ much less than the usual prees
Aux,.s..s .o,a .,.,!. LIVELY n .,S
keys and seals sSa pens and psns: ssi end :i,si
bles bracelets breAstpns, cum pine looksts carriage
gold and silver speotaess gold tsothpiehs charms ats
lain chains &c
Sterling silver spoons: cups forks PIE knivsA napkO
rings, fruit knives, Wedding cake knives 30. .
Watches and 3swery exchanged. All watches wArrants0
to keep good tmeoor the NOR ey returned.
All kinds Of watches and clocks cleaned sAd repaired 10
the best ut much less than the usual prices
Watohes BY mail TO all parts Of tho Vne1
States free Of OF srHc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

Ths Steamer Thomas T.. Hulss with make
her usual trip tomorrow 70 NewbuSs and intsmsdiats
plaoss See advertisement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

So, oSula, Cancer. Rheumatlgln Sc -Hyatt's
Life Balsam tho most certain remedy for these terrible
diseases You who are suffering the most so,turiss pains
CON pom d. win afford rtain relief Thousands Of
have lred and published in tho Sun. Herald and
other Those certificates known citi
WIZ be and nsulted hour Circulars
containing these oerfea had the principal de-
pct No. 6 Grand street Seventytve cents per bottle