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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-03-13

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of nice parsnips They come just i'll time.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-03-13
Can Slavery go to Nebraska I

The territory lies in the precise latitude of
the state of Missouri itself, where this mo-
mentous question has its origin. BY the
census of 1920, the year in which Missouri
was made state, on the condition of the
compromise, the entire population was &C.,
$50, of whom l0,222 Were slaves. BY the
census of 1850, the whole population had
increased to 6S2, ,044, and the slaves o ST APP.
With this example before us. of a state in
the precise latitude of the territory in ques-
ton, of slave population, which has in
creased 800 per cent. in period of so years,
it is bold assumption to insist that slavery
cannot subsist there; it may be observed,
that Missouri is, in great measure, ii COM
mercial state, and not merely an exclusively
agricultural one, as Nebraska is likely TO be.
1t may be observed, also, that the proposed
territory of Nebraska is in the precise latitude
of Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-05-18
D0rictn.

-Egery I'll. .ag in lis time is easy.
When leggars lie there IS no comet seen.
Mature never says that which reason will
cou-7aaet,
Fortune does not change men. il only uslulasks
tAam
Let as learn upon earth those things which
can calI S 70 heaven.
He who leaves nothing TO lose, ,enriches him
sell the most
-Lee us carry only in this life that perfection
wAsch we have given 10 cur soul.
Pleasure can he supported by illusion, but
happiness rests on truth.
lie ;Aat wa'keth with wise men shall be
wise but companion of fools shall be destroyed.
NO man can possibly improve in any COM
Taay, for which he has not respect enough to be
ualer some degree Of restraint
10 place wit before good sense, is to place
Tie sa9erAaoas before the necessary.
The object Of life is life itself If we do but
err da-y e our own minds, we shall soon come
Jo t5it 70 tie world.
shame IS like the weavcr's thread, ifir breaks
in The net it IS wholly imperfect
Happiness IS bowl after which we run
vasrsvsr /. rolls, and We push it with our feet
when tzta9s
Choose lie plan OF the best conduct and thy
ways will be rendered more agreeable.
Temperance is tree which has for a root We
ry Hide coa,ca,meat and for fruit, calm and peace
-Tcis necessary TO DO some works and some
actions which hive Independently of the different
passions of men.
None is poor but the mean in mind, tht
tnorouz. the weak and unbelieving; none is veal
Thy but the atiiuent in soul, who is satisfied anc
howe,h over.
Reelection IS q flower of the mind. giving ou
wholesome fragrance. bat reverie is the same flow
ST When rank and running to seed.
Religion is a necessary; an indispensable Gle
-ueat N a.y great human character There is nc
Swing wL,houtit Religion is the tie that connect.
man 70 his Creator, and holds him to his ,hro one.
True glory consists in doing what deserve:
10 oe written. in writing what deserves to be read
anal M so living as 20 make the world happier an,
better for our living ii il.
There is no use Of money equal to that of be
nehctnee- here the enjoyment grows on reflection
and our money IS most truly ours when it cease.
to BE in our possession
Mature loves ruth 50 well. that it hardly ev
Ct admits Of hourishiug. Conceit is to nature
what paint IS to beauty; it IS not only needless
lat t.upairs wlzt j, would improve.
Satire Is a composition OF salt and mercury
a7l 1t depends upon the different mixture an,
preparation of these ingredients that II comes Gu
noble medicine. or a rank poison.
There IS nothing Of which men are more lit
eT 'a7a their COED advice. be their stock OF il ey
& 50 small. because 1t seems 10 carry in it an il
,'lAtlon OF rselT oHa influence. importance o
worth
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-05-18
1Joctru.
k1ffDN ESS.

ktItDA EoS.
There's no dearth OF kindness
n this world OF ours;
Only in our blindness
We gather thorns for flowers!
Outward a.e are spurning-
TramPIing one another,
WhIe we are only ycarning
At the name of Brotherr'
There's no dearth Of kindness
OR love among mankind,
But in darkling loneness
Hooded hearts grow blind!
Fall of kindness tingIing,
SoaI Is shut from soul.
When they might be mingling
In one kindred wholel
There's no jearth OF kindness;
Though it be urzpoken,
From the heart il buildeth
Rainbow smiles in token
That there are none 50 lowly,
But have some angel touch
Yet nursing loves unholy,
Ng live for self too muchi
As the wild rose bloweth.
rs runs the happy river.
Kindness freely loweth
iii the heart forever.
But if men will banker
Iver for golden dust,
~rndliest hearts viii cauker,
Brightest spirits rust.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-05-18

We should give as would receive, cheer
fully, quickly, and without hesitaton for there is
no grace il beneh; tkat stick. 10 the fingers.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-05-18
sPEktA GF Hay. TH0His H. BRyTGY,
O n THE EBRASK BILJ

Deaered in The House Of Representatives o., Tues.
day, .fprd 20, 1884.
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

TREED BY A LoCoMoTIvE.-Some years ago
Prof Larrabee visited Portland, Maine. He had
been strolling in the neighborhood and was out
until nightfall, which found him mile from his
quarters. He started home ward, and soon came
TO an inlet for the tide-water spanned by rail.
road bridge, nearly half mile in length. One
Of three alternatives must be chosen-to walk
ABOUT an extra mile to the head of tide water
and to this his tired legs shook remonstrapce
to stay there and wait unl the evening train from
Boston came in, and then cross and to this his
empty stomach demurred with earnest sup. perl
cation; or, TO cross now on"thc bridge and risk
it. His reason protested that was dangerous
but the legs and stomach had majority of two
thirds and carried the question.
Over he started--he got about one-third of
the way across, and he heard the scream of the
steam whistle, and looking back, saw the light
ming train" coming on, forty miles an hour TO
get back was impossible to outrun it was equal
ly impossble--to stand by the side of the track
on that narrow bridge, with considerable of a
specimen of a" deep blue sea" beneath was not
expedient. What should he do? One thinks
very fast under such circumstances. On came
the train-louder shrieking the whistle; the
bridge was gained--the Professor aoaS upon H.
AT this moment his eye caught sight of tele-
graph pole standing beside the bridge. He ran
to t--caught hold Of it and cooned up in very
undignifed haste-while the screaming, snort
ing, galoping train dashed by. AS soon as the
nervous excitement calmed down he descended
and walked slowly supperwards." He thinks
however, that "cimbing the pole" is serious
matter, owns up to having been treed by loco
motive and escaping by telegraph.
Brookville American
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

MARRIAGE IN CALIFoRNIA.-There were four
marriages and ten divorces in San Francisco in
FEBRUARY. The following is short history of
union which was dissolved on the Both:
"Married, Jan. 10, 1854. Quarreled on Feb.
90. Petition for divorce filed by plaintiff on
Feb "a, 1854. Defendants answer filed on
the same day Referred the same day. Report
of reference recommending divorce filed Feb.
25. Submitted to the court same day. Decree
rendered and parties divorced Feb. %, 1852
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

"Don't act SO, Isaac, DEAR" said Mrs. Part
ington, as Ike was raising particular noise
about the kitchen, and throwing everything
into confusion in a vain attempt to find his ball
:" People by'm by will say you are non-pom-
pous-ments, as they did about poor Smith
The doctors say you are of the rebelious san
culinary temperature, and Heaven knows what
you would do you should have tendency to
the head; prchaps you'd die of n suggestion OF
the BRAIN" s
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

The prevalence of drunkenness in. Australia
is lamentable. Some idea oft may be formed
from the fact that the Council in the Colony of
Victoria, in their estimate Of revenue for the
ensuing year, assumed that f9oO,ooo would be
derived from duties on spirtuous liquors alone.
So extensive and runous has the use ofiptoxi-
eating liquors became, that the Council have
been petitoned to adopt a" Maine Law" which
will altogether prevent the sale of spirits. sa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

The VETo-A dispatch from Albany says
that Gov. Seymour's message vetoing the pro-
hibiting liquor law would be sent in that day.
The Governor considers the bill unconstitu-
tional on the following grounds .la ~
First-Because it authorizes unreasonable
searches. rl3 W ,s.oeiI
Secondly-On account of the forfeiture and
destruction of property without first going
through due process oflaw. l5 yAt
And finalIy-On the ground of its prohi-
bition. a,l at o. etD 'I
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19
WOMAN.

A poet not thousand miles off in glorifying the
works of Nature and her handiworks breaks forth
thus: t
"She next made woman as the story goes,
OF an improved material, and art;
Gave her a form the choicest one of those
Which makes aught beautiful-and to her heart,
The power to soften man's-and force the rose,
It's blushing tints to her soft-cheek impart;
Then chopped the Rainbow up, and with the
chips
She went to work, and finished off her lips"
cry?
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

Rather characteristic incident of Ned Ken
dali, the word.famed bugler, occurred short
time since on the wreck of the J. L. Avery.
Kendall has passion for his instrument. and in-
variably expresses the. emotion that fills his
instrument, and invariably expresses the emo
ton that fills his mind, be it sorrow or gladness,
in master strains upon his inimitable bugle. A
co-passenger with him upon the Avery, says the
moment danger was announced, Ned seized his
instrument, and with it reached the hurricane
deck as it swept of. 1t was but short time
before the Dake came to the rescue, and then,
true to instinct and to passion, Ned placed his
bugle to his lips, and such strains were never
heard on the broad Mississippi, as came forth in
the clear, round and swelling notes of II
Jordan is hard road to travel believe"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

Hydroscopia is the name of the new species
of humbug introduced in France, and is the art
of evokng phantoms by means of pail of wa
ter. It's quite popular in Paris, and has caus-
ed the degeneracy of Spiritual Rappings into
mere dvination. The great difference between
hydroscopia and hydrophobia, is that they
are both species of madness, and may be
brought on by bucket of water. ..f ifs5s
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

| CESAR AND HIS SADDLEBAGs.--We clip the
following moroccan from the Washington cor
respondent of the Christian I1telligencer, as
marking the distinction betwixt republican sim
plicty in the person of its chief magistrate, and
foreign trashery gaud and glitter, as represented
| by the ambassador of crowned heads: .,e.
Especially were my republican feelings graft
fed with the Presidents appearance on the oc-
casion of the funeral of Bodisco, the late Embns-
sador Occupying favorable position for that
purpose, | saw the different persons who attend
ed the ceremony by special invitation, and noted
the variety and contrast of their character and
appearances. First came the Spanish Embassa-
dor, dressed in full costume, covered with gold
lace and trappings, with a chapeau and waving
plume on his head aud splendid sword hang
ing by his side In his train were servants in
elegant livery, one to take his cloak and another
his chapeau. The crowd opened to the right
aud left for the distinguished persons to pass
through, and the other officials present sauted
him with becoming courtesy and respect Next
came the French Minister, with but n trfe less
of ostentation and show. The Peruvian Minis.
ter followed, In at least equal splendor of equip
age. Then there were the Bavaran, the Swe-
dish, and the English representatives, all with
more or less display of costumes aud retinue.
Among all these recognized person, with o
plain sack overcoat that had evidently seen some
service, wearing rather seedy hat with Grape
around it, and in nowise better dressed than the
crowd about the doors. He came up the steps
lesurely and entered the house, after waiting a
few moments for two other gentlemen whose
age and obesity had caused them to lag behind.
No stir was occasioned by the people assembled,
except an occasional whisper of" that's the Pres
ident." The two persons in company were the
Secretary Of State and the Secretary of the
Treasury, Mr.. Marcy, and Mr.. Guthrie. Here
was contrast between monarchy and repub-
licanism that was as striking as it was gratify-
ing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ON THE COPPER MINES OF
LAKE SUpERIoR.--It would seem from the fol-
lowing extract of letter dated May /, 1929
from Samuel Preston, of Stockport, Pa to the
editor of the Neao American, that the existence
of copper in the region of Lake Superior, was
known earlier than it is generally supposed to
have been, and that the United States are in
debted for its possession to DR.. franklin:
"Dr. franklin told me that when he was
drawing treaty of peace with England, in the
city of Paris, he had access to the journals and
charts of corps of French engineers, that had
sloops and were exploring Lake Superior, when
Quebec fell to the British from which charts
he drew the line through lake Superior to in
clude the most and best of the copper ore to
the United States; that the time would come
when drawing that line would be considered the
greatest service he ever rendered his country,
and the copper orc be greater source of wealth
than any other nation possessed; that the faeil-
tiles of transportation would be we'll improved
so as to export copper ore to Europe cheaper
than they raised it from their own Mines"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achim. This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms well furnished, and the table
abundantly supplied with the luxuries and SUBJ
stantials Of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly TENDED to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

LovE-WHAT IS 1T "A young poetess has
recently asked what love is, and brings all the
artillery Of heaven and earth to answer. She
likens it to the mighty cataract, the belching
forth of the volcano, the brilliant flash of the
lightning, the loud roar of the thunder.
When the inebriated husband comes home at
the hour of midnight, poisoning the air with his
noxious breath, disgusting the ear with his pro-
fame language, the pale, detected, heart. broken
wife meets him at the door, extinguishng the
taper that the neighbors may not see bis dis
graceful, loathsome condition. with her feeble
strength assists his tottering steps to his fire.
side and there bathes his fevered temples. This
tells us truly what love is. lnaa aauI
The young widow when she turns carelessly
from the mirror, regardless of her still brilliant
charms, to toll for daily bread for the children
of her dead husband; who mends the torn gar
ments over the waving lamps--tells us rightly
what love is.
The young mother who sits with tear-dimmed
eye, regardless of the passing night, gazing on
the face she fears may never lisp her name again
wasting her own strength and youthful beau
ty-hushing the low wall of the dying babe, that
his slumbers may not be disturbed whom tho
babe calls father, tells truthfully, regously.
what love is. Louisville Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

A man intending to butter piece OF Bread
buttered his wife's tongue. He discovered his
error when he found she could not scold, but
that the words slipped out as smoothly as you
please sa HsiIb tfD .HllgF 80 oo
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

IT. MULDER, 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??, 1854-04-19

WASHING TON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
cr. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

HOPKINS 6. BRO OTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in all kinds of Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions; manufacturers and dealers whole
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber Mill
Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

HENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Land Agency business and will at
tend promptly to the payment of non-resdents
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??, 1854-04-19


The HOME GRANDMoTHER-She is by the
fre-a dear old lady, with nicely crimped and
plated cap border, and old fashioned spectaces
las pleasant picture of the home grandmoth-
er as any living heart may wish to see. The or
ace of the family-the records of the births,
deaths and marriages--the narrator of old rev.
olutionary stories that keep bright young eyes
big and wide awake till the evening log falls to
ashes--what should we do without the home
grandmother? How many little faults she
hides! What delightful special pleader is she
when the rod trembles over the unfortunate ur-
chin's head!
"Do you get many lickings!" inquired flax
en-hai-ed young ster, of his curly y.headed play
mate.
"No," was the prompt, half indignant an.
swer: "Pve got n grandmother"
Love that aged woman. Sit at her feet and
learn of her patient lessons of the past Tho
she knows no grammar, cannot tell the bounda-
ries of distant States or the histories Of nations
she has that perhaps which exceeds all lore--
wisdom. She has fought life's battles and con-
quered. She has laid her treasures away, and
grown purer, stronger, through tears of sorrow
Never let her feel the sting of ngratitude. Sit
at her feet. She will teach you all the dangers
of life's journey, and teach you to go cheerful
y and srnilingy to the gate of death, trusting
like her in blissful hereafter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

c. DAVIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce.
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockcry, Boots and
Shoes, &C. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

II. w. DUNCAN Attorney at Law, Prosecuting
Attorney, and Circuit Court Commissioner for
Ottawa Co. Office third door below the Wash.
ton House, up stairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

FERRY g. SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Crockery and Medicines; and man.
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of lumber.
Water street.
WIN. NJ FFRRY Jr., w., nr rr,rv
THOs. w. FERRY. " " ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

There is a fellow in this city desirous of fleav-
ing the State, but refuses to do so because he
cannot dispose ofhis interest in the "public
property J" .5s., m .o.tu
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

Ill. X. DEVELLY, Tailor and Cutter. The sub
scriber has opened his shop, and would respect
fully i'm yite 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. Muskcgon, OF
tawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

WILLIAM ". ANGEL, Register of Deeds,
and Notary Public for Ottawa Co. Office over
III. Grfin's store, Washington street, opposite
the Washington House
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

M B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of IL Grfin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-04-19

WHO is FANNY FERN?- HAS been asked a
million or two Of times. 1t is easier telling
who she is not, than who she is. That she is
not Mrs. Farrington, the sister of N. p. Willis,
is evident from the following, unless, indeed,
Fanny is hoaxng US in her usual elusive fash