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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

Il. M S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
ries and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books.
Stationery, &c. At the Post Office corner of
Park and Barber streets, Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

Aquaint old writer defines egotism to be,
"snfering the private TO be too much in the
public eye." -gi an ~, lsa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

HENRY MARTIN, successor TO Bah g. Mar
tin, Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chant Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

j. lfULDER Clock and Watch Maker, Mill
Point, Mich, is prepared TO do all kinds Of work
in the best manner and on the most reasonable
terms. @
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

JOHN It. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of Ill. Grif-
fins store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
rs PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
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One shilling in addition to the above will be
charged for every three months that payment is
delayed.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the discretion of the publishers.
Terms OF Advertising.
One square (l2 lines or less) first insertion fifty
cents, twenty-five cents for each subsequent inser-
ston. Legal advertisements at the rates prcscrib-
ed by law Yearly or monthly advertisements as
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

Il. X. DEVELLY, Tailor and Cutter. The sub
scriber has opened his shop, and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens Of Mus
kegon and vicinity who are in want Of n first
rate garment, good and stylish. | feel confident
in giving entire satisfaction to those who may
favor me with their patronage. Muskegon OF
tawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

IMPoRTANr-The Cleveland Herald, after
speaking of the determination of President
Pierce to enforce the law at Erie, says:
The same letter states that the Senate com.
mittee on the Judiciary has resolved to bring for.
ward forthwith bill making the railroad from
the Ohio line on the west to the New York
State line on the east, military and post road
Very distinguished jurists give the opinion
that such measure will effect all that is desir
cd
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

.UENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
MS former Land Agency business, and will at
tend promptly to the payment Of nonresidents
taxes Will negotiate for the purchase or sale of
both pine and farming lands. Deeds, Bonds or
mortgages, &c., executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch. Office opposite the Wash
ington House, Grand Haven
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

ELEVATED RAILWAY.-The American Artisan
publishes an article in which it is claimed by
the protector that an Elevated Iron Railway
could be built to the Pacific cheaper and with
more facility than railroad upon the ground
He proposes TO build double track, resting up
on sections of columns, placed about two rods
apart. The body of the car hangs below the
track, SO that there is space of thirteen or four
teen feet beneath the structure, and it is neces-
sary to ascend but slightly to reach the cars
The " tracks" are attached to trusses stretching
from column to column, and are firmly braced
But little or no grading is required rs he uses
long columns in passing over valleys and ra-
vines, and climbs hills and mountains by lacing
a i" cogged track" outside and above the ordinary
one, adapted to the smaller cogged wheels. The
principal part Of the work of building would be
centered at Iron mines, and it could be built in
any latitude, without the snow destroying its uti
f ~.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrustcd TO me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
denee, Charleston Landing Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

STEPHEN MONROE Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

r. NJ MITCHELL o. co, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 19i South Water Street.
Chicago, Ill Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on consignmcnts
WI PREUSSER. Watch Maker and Jcwcler,
.below the Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Mich
particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches l.s4
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08

MORRIS BUCK, Physician and Surgeon
Polkton Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-02-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

HOYT G.. POST Clerk of Ottawa Co. Office
over II. Gritlin's store, opposite the Washington
House. q"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
"Tha Democratic Union"

UFP The Deuocratic Union, at Harrisburg, has a
gain changed hands, Messrs. GEo. NJ. LAuMAN SCo.
retiring, and Capt. JAcos ZgGLEE, OF the Buter
Herald, taking the chair.
We truly gratifed 10 End our valued friend
Zeisier in this position, HONESTLY believe him
10 be OF the very best TO fill this responsible
post that could be toUud either IN ont OF Pennsyi
vauia. The Democracy of the Commonwealth have
long wanted paper al The seat OF government in
which they could place itapfcis rsliaVee-a paper
that would speak their sentiments condidly aud fear
lessy--aud yet maintain of dignity that would
for it the respect aod confidence OF the public
at large. We fully satisfied that this desirable
erd has now been accomplished, and trust the
Democracy oi the Commonwealth viii feel just
pride making the necessary eilotts 10 extend It's
circulation.
Zeigler honest, high minded, courteous gentle
man. ard has friends IA every county in he state
All who know him, admire hun lor ms sieaTng viz
tues and irtnness of purpose, and those who may
hereafter make his acquaintance, eher personally,
or through the columns o! the U~ioa, viii rejoice
that such has become the Editor OF the Demo
cratic organ atthe seat OF governnlett.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
COMMERCE. AMP NAVIGATION.
Abstract Of the Treasury Report.

The Secretary of the Treasury, in his annual
report, states the receipts Of the fiscal year end
ing the 30th OF June, 1854, from all sources, to
be S73,549, ,705, which, with the balance in
the treasury on The lst of July, 1853, $2l ,942,-
S92, give total for the year Of 800 ,492 597.
The expenditures for the year have been S75.-
4,530, leaving balance IN the treasury on
the lst of July Of $20,l37,967.
The receipts for the quarter ending Sept. 80,
1884, are 32l ,521 ,302.
The estimates for the remaining three qua
teTS oi the fiscal year are 5+2, 500, 900. The
amount Of public debt outstanding on the lst Of
July was Sl7,1S0,506.
The Secretary Anticipates falling off in the
Customs, owing to the Reciprocity Treaty and
short crops.
The tonnage of the United States exhibits an
increase for the years of 395 ,S92 tons.
TIE imports for the year are 500, 1921 ,3l9 in
excess Of the exports.
The following state Of the Revenue induces
the Secretary again to call the attention of
Congress 10 the propriety OF reducing the rev.
enur from customs. He recommends but three
rates of duty, 100, 40, and % per cent in place
OF the eight schedules at present in use. The
recommendation for the repeal Of the fishing
hounteS are renewed. The subject of drawback
Hules on refined sugar is also recommended to
ihe consideration Of Congress.
The Secretary gives statement of the cur
'ency which makes the total amount Of gold
ind silver coin in circulation on the 30lh of
September, 1894, at S24l 100000, against
which there is total bank circulation of S204,
$4,000. Hr expresses an opposition TO the
circulation oil notes OF small denominations.
He recommends the continuance the Coast
Survey, and calls for further aid in protecting
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
P0sG aaaasteF-GseneTai CaEal p5eEl's
Report.

We published in the Ledger this morning, the
able and carefully prepared report OF Posinias-
Ter General Campbell. Il exhibits the opera
lions of the country, and shows how we'll and
economically that department. is administered.
There is no branch OF The public sarvice which
requires such labor aud constant supervIson.--
Railroads, steamboats,, mail coaches aud messtn-
gers have all to be employed for the transporia-
lion OF all the mails; and the adjustment of the
rate of pay for these different kinds OF service is
subject Of constant annoyance aud regulation.
The distribution ofmail matters is another source
uf vexation TO the department, and OF cersnre
on the part of the public. These matters have
been brought within proper regulations by the
ostmster-General, 50 that the department now
moves harmouiously with the carrying corr
panies and the distributions are made with re-
gularity and speed. The safety of money irans-
I0itted through the mails is always a source OF
anxiety and care The Postmaster-G General sag-
grsts a system of regulation which Will tend TO
give greater security to letters containing money,
and enable the department 10 trace 10 the pro-
per source the loss Of any letter of value. The
constant vigilance, personal suprrlntendance,
and strict pconmy OF the Postnaster-Genera, !,
in all The details OF the department, have brot
thr mail service into excellent working opera
ton, and large amount has been saved TIE gov
ernment and the people, in consequence With
this excellent supervision and administration
it is believed, that even with the present rates
OF postage, which those most familiar with the
postal arrangements OF the country believed 10
be inadequate, the revenue may b. yet made to
cover the expenditure iPaita Ledger.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
AN HONEST OPgyfGT.

Some of the WHig and Know w-Nething pa
perS are engaged in the uphill business Of un-
derrating the force and character of toe Prpsi-
dents MeSsage-cailing it ''CommGn-place"
document, ''tamr and sprit!eSs affair" &c, sc.
The National Iatdhgencer, the great central
Wing organ Of the country, is of a different
opinion, however, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing paragraph taken from that paper on
Tuesday last
'sRpSpecling the message Of Yesterday, we are
gratifed to find that all which was predicted of
its unpxcepionabIe character has been substanti-
ally verified. It is certainly distinguished by
moderation Of tone and freedom lram all ex-
citing nd capfandHm appeals. II is an unam-
bilious and perspicnous account of public affairs,
announcing an unprecedented state OF proSDpri-
" and progress at home, and of peace and amity
in our relations abroad. 1t totally diSappoins
all those who hoped or expected to find in it
any nfamatory appeals about Spain, or any
"Young America" doctrines Of progress and
manifest destiny, whether looking to acquisi-
lions on the Mexican Gulf, Or in The iIIimitable
Pacific. Indeed had 1t not been for the god
send of our exploit at Greytown, of which the
President certainly makes the most, he would
seem to have been embarrassed for anv stirring
topic for the head Of ''foreisn affairs" Happy
for the country that this is so 1t Is new
thing, and certainly a subject of congratuIation,
to find the message Of a Democratic President
so free from appeals to the passions ofthe coun-
try, 50 simple, clear, and unostentatious in IFS
exposition Of the administrative concerns Of the
Government, and so comuendable for the JUST
ness of sentiment touching international rights
and duties with which the Mrssaop openS''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
The RenOrts.

The reports from the Heads Of Departments
are all Of satisfactory character, and show
that the Chiefs have made themselves thorough
ly acquainted with the duties Of their stations
Postmaster General CAMpRrLL's report is
very long and very able. Il viii be gratifying
10 learn that under his Efficient management,
the revenue OF the Department, for the current
year, shows an increase of nearly million Of
dollars over that Of 1853. From it we also
learn that the number Of Post Offices, now in
the United States is 23,S25-being net in
crease during the year Of ,22S. The number
of Postmasfers appointed during the yraf was
S,6lS. OF thesr, 4.lS5 were appointed to Gil
vacancies occasioned by designations, ,977 by
removals, go deaths, 29+ by change of names
and sights, and !,Sf2 on establishment of new
Offices.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22

life from shipwreck on the coasts, and suggests
whether the Iaw should not provid, greater se-
curity 10 the construction Of steam passenger
vessels, or leave them as now 10 the ship
owners.
III view Of the recent frauds by Collectors Of
The Cnstonls al Cleveland, Oswego, &c, hr calls
for such additional legislation as may be deemed
necessary.
The balance Of the report refers mainly to
the Mint operations aud the operations oil the
various departments OF the Treasury.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
TEE FAR,

Gg- Don't forget the Ladies Fair to be held in the
Court House, commencing next Monday morning
and, as lis o5ec7 is for charitable purpose, give
the Ladies the encouragement TO which they 50
justly entitled. The Fair will, 10 doubt, be the
point of attraction Monday, because when the
fa1 podrptake 10 make FAR, they never fail TO
draw the ether side Of the house
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22


slaaol ChafRy aftfrt, above Sth. wbera;.
IRE orig mated. En- tie tismps seen ,eln I'm ae
tfe adjoining EdEsgs carrying d.,,r,lr, .r,saa 10
artslnd f3ss ~ Is ssinlalrd al about sI9s 81
000 9i'9;-
Another Sffsziye con Gaaraton oc,n ,
on Thursday fieitb hich dtsfroy.d nro,'. ,'.,e
q tli.s afpoait tsfag, q 100000 10 $5oo'or]y
The frr crisiiq the fourth story ~ = y
1xr {, story h''ildi III ehesnst sir--t ..s
joining hnildi HI wesi, and tie la,ee bn;I, d.
eusi, At th- pr Of csssnut and FiaS SaI.l.a;
las also the block Of buildings on Ffth % ar.Is
running north 10 an alleye half way 10 NJ
The CID State House, on the qf1esilr sid. sr
Cnesnat street, was at one time II great d..
but through the exertion Of the fremen q =
saved iioa distraction. The large and na,n
fcent building, erected by the firm of E.C
j. Biddle, al the corner of Fifth and M
streets was seriously damaged
The principal sufferers are ". II. Saf,a.1
who kept an extensive Curtain store Geo.,
J. Henkels, Of the Cabiret and Furniture ma.
uiactory VIM. Carlvl, Gsnan store. = 7
Walker, Piano and Music store Thomas "
Price, Bookbinder, Sc., Staymrn {. Brolbs,,
Musical INSTRUMENT store Z. F. HenselI. Sn,'
gical Instrument Manufacturers Lacey 4 Pkil-
lips, Harness Manufacturers; and George "
Smith, Gentlpnen's Furnishing Store. The
buildings on Fifth street were owned by II,
Fotterrll-those on Chesnnt by Mr.. Geo. N.
wards. All insured to some extent
Several OF the fireHen were dangerously m
inred by the falling of walts,,- tlrpbprs. &C. ami
i Is feared that one or Two lost their lives
Both the above fires are supposed to be the
work Of incendiaries.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
Great Fires in Philadelphia.

On the morning of Tuesday last, the city of
Philadelphia vas visited by tremendous con-
flagratlon. Cornelius, Baker & Co.'S Chande-
lier aud Gas Fixture Factory was entirely de-
stroyed, together with about fifteen or twenty
houses. The factory was located on the north
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22

SOMETIME NEw.-A medicine" under the name Of
DR.. KEYSER'S PECTORAI. SYRUP. has hreu IL
roduced here for the Of Coughs, Colds. Hoarsr-
ness, Bronchitis, and Pulmonary diseases. II is
highly extolled by citizens Of Plttsburg, j. ea+y
take, and costs but half dollar Prepared by Dr..
George n. Keyser, Wholesale Druggist 40 Wood
street. Pitsburg. Pa. For sale al Rnpp & Ostrrs in
this place. and Colvin :: Rohlson,s Schel,shnrg.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
LAND 0EEiCE REpNRT

ne ldCts contains, are DlleHy, lhFSe -
During the year ending June Both, there
Were 7,035 900 acres sold for cash; 3,402 900
located by land warrants, and 1900 by other
certificates 100000 as swamp lands, and
l,75l zoo for internal improyements-ma
total Of 23,23S,3l3 acres. For the last
quarter, 4,780,00O acres we're DISPOSED OF, being
altogether an increase of sales amounting TO s.
100000 acres over the previous year, though
there IS a dinnution of 100000, including
land warran! and swamp transactions diff
ference being caused BY the fact that the most Of
the grants for bounty lands. swamPS, railroads,
&c, bad previously been disposed Of. The sales
Tor The third quaCtrr of the current calender
yearaFe more than twice those for the CORES
ponding quarter of the previous year, though
the locations are less numerous. From thr 30th
Sept 1898, TO the 90, Sept. 1854, 9,33i, ,f6+
acres were surveyed, chiefly in Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota and Florida, aad S,l99,9i7
acres were brought into market. This is eXclu-
sire of the surveys in California, Oregon and
Washington, amounting TO $685. acres,
which have not Yet been proclaimed for sale
The Commissioner says, on an average, full one
third more business has been done this year than
in the preceding: Of the 26.543,76O acres EN-
bracrd by the land warrants now issued 22,-
235, $50 acres have been ocated-iraving only
1897 $50 acres to be satisfied.
PENSION OFFICE REPORT.
The whole number of pensioners, June 50,
1888, WAS II ,S67. Annual amount pavable to
Them 81 ,O70,059. Same, June 80, 1881, H.
065, and annual amount PAYABLE to them, ST.
l72, ,65l SO. Number OF Revolutionary Sol
diers on the roli, June so, 1853, ,395 jun.
80, 1854, ,096. There have been taken from
the rolls of the Army Pensioners during the year
ending June 80, 1854, BY death. 6I3 by trans
fer to the Treasury Department, as unclaimed
pensions, S73-,otal, ,526. 0rthp New Pen
sonerS for the wear ending Sept. 30, 1884, 24a are
reported dead, and 3S Transferred TO the Trea-
sury Department as unclaimed pensions.
PATENT OFFICE REPORT.
The Patent Cikce Report states the arreara-
ges in business in that office have been well
pushed forward by increasing the number of pX-
aminers. Since the st OF January 500 pat
ents have been issued and the whole number
for the year will reach 900, or double that Of
1888. The principal recommendations of Mr.
Mason are that the examining force be perman-
emily augmented, that better provision be made
for testimony in casrs of appeal aud a new
rate of fees established.
COMMERCE. AMP NAVIGATION.
From the Report OF Commerce and Naviga-
ton, it appears that there have been built with
in the present year 264 ships and barks So briggs,
435 smaller vessels, and l2l steamboats,, regis
tering an aggregate OF over $40, 900 tons. The
total registered was 1861 ,4l6 United States.
on the Both OF June, tonnage of thereof which
2,333,SI9 was employed in foreign trade p,
622, 2,II4, in coasting; 1866 in cod fishing !;
lSl,90l in whaling, aud 677, ,6l3 in steam ma
vigation.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
e. VI. Bowman, Editor and Proprietor.

DT By reference to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that Capt. JoHS ARNorp has purchased
the entire stock OF Hardware of the late Thomas b.
Miller. and is now engaged in selling at the old
stand Being an old and good Carpenter, Of course
he well acquainted with edgea tools, and is, there
fore, well qualified for bis new calling.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22

A CosTLY HoNoR.-rhr Charlotte Whi1
says that IN the late contest in the Richiand
District, S. G., lin which the city Of Columbia
is stuated,) between Messrs. Preston and Ad-
ans, for seat IN The State Senate, to which
The former was elected by something over one
hundred votes, Mr. Preston expended about
$4,000, and Mr.. Adams about $30, 900.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22

A Harry TEMpRRAMENr.-The Albany Knicker-
booker always looks the bright side OF life> dior
1t has cheering word for everP body. Here
is one of its breviiieS:
''Life is made up of changes. a moment a go a
patch Of sunshine rested like smile upon paper,
and every thing around was bright the page is
overcast by shadow. and the street without looks
dull and dark So in the affairs of lie. To-day hope
sings path and the bow OF promise spans IT as
arch OF gold; tomorrow disappointment sits with
the heart, aud lowering skies fall like the tressrs
of angels around us. There is nothing steadast IN
this life-no anchor that is immovably fixed in the
sands of Time. The waves of chance and circum-
stronger than all the cables of love,
terest, hope, and barqHeS drift forever about
upon them like souls wandering INCREASINGLY upon The
banks Of Styx. Life Is full OF vicisstudes and chan
ge, the is full Of pearls. Happy IS that
who adapt himself 10 all circumstances for
with him there is "elther sunshine shadow, hut
tempered brightness, that can be composed only
with the rays of twilight when the sound of bells is
the air, rests upon him continually"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22
The Treasury FuEl.

On The Is, insiapt, according TO the report Of
Andiior General Banks, there was in the Sats
Treasury, of available funds, Gz=ONE MIL
LION TWO HJTDRED AND FORTY
THOUSAND NIEE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FTGHT DOLLARS AND SEVEN.
TY-TWO CENTS.
It thus appears that there is fnil half nil
lion of dollars more i'll the Treasury now, than
was at this lime last year. -
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-22

z SrRGIcAL CreEArIoH o. THE CE@sr-Da-
placing the heart in Living Body.-On the
Sd of the present month, Mr.. AIphonzo Bjck-
ford, Of Palmyra, Me-, had his chest tapped, and
The almost incredible amount of nine pints Of
fnid, in all it's characteristics rest milling rus,
taken thrrefrom The operation was prrforH-
I'd by DR.. J. c. Manson, Of Pnts6eld advised
and assisted by Dr.. Benson, of Newport. The
fluid was situated in the lett side of The chest,
and consequently the heart was much displaced,
50 much so that il could be distinctly felt beat
ing, two inches upon the right of thr st,Trnm,
or medium hne of the body. L, however, grad
uaily recpl-d during the operation, and after
the entire evacuation, was found beating in
nearly its natural position. The patient immp-
diately began to amend, and is at present doing
well. His case has for some time past brrn
considered hopeless, but there is now prospect
of his recovery.-PoTiand (,Ne.) .4rgus.