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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
WHOLE NUMBER 172.

The KIDD TREASURE DIscovERED-A ne,o
Company formed--More gold in prospect--We
understand that party OF gentlemen left this
city on Monday last, on visit to the vicinity OF
New York, for the purpose of recovering por-
tlon, II not all, the hidden treasures Of Capt.
Kidd. Tradition locates the place where the
gold Is concealed on differents parts of the coast
surrounding the bay of New York but it seems
that this party have obtained new inspiration as
to the precise spot where the needful is depos.
tied. This revelation was first spoken of at the
close of last week, when considerable excite.
rDent was produced among those who were in
the secret Great fears were manifested lest
the public would be informed of all the facts
connected with the discovery of the treasures so
long hid, and thus deprive them of its possess
ion. The information is minute and positive as
to the place of deposit--the very tree, and the
marks thereon, under which it is buried Nor is
this all. One ofthe party, upon whom the hopes
of all depend, absolutely saw the the box, and
perhaps fingered the coin, more than year ago,
but was afraid to take it away. in consequence
of some supposed inhibition Of the law in rea-
tion to treasure trove; or, it may be, of the
ghost Of Capt. Kidd who is supposed to stand
sentry over the box and its contents The treas.
ures are now understood to be hidden on the
bank of the Hudson river, near Sing Sing and
without doubt that neighborhood has been the
scene Of considerable excitement for the last
few days The party left here in good spirits
and high hopes, and as it is well known that
Kidd's gold has not been heretofore found, they
anticipate its possession as matter Of course.
With what anxiety, if not trepidation, they will
approach the spot, may be imagined, but not de-
scribed. AS the party gathers around the place
pointed out by the engineer, with hearts ready
to burst out of their bosoms and tears in their
eyes, they will seize hold of the box, and find it
full of--nothing.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Nov. %.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

GREAT VALUE OF ADvERTIsING.-Somes sew
en- or eight years ago, says the N. Y. Mirror, one
of our largest hotels was losing money for the
proprietor. Knowing from experience that he
had one Of the best houses and tables in the
world we advised him to advertise. He adopt
ed the suggestion, and gave us carte blanche
to make the New York Hotel" known to the
public through the columns of the most respect
able newspapers in the country. We selected
twenty-five papers, and requested them to copy
an advertisement, six months and either copy al
the same time from our columns an editorial no.
tice of the Hotel, or write better one. The
bills were sent to this Office and paid, the ag
gregate sum not exceeding four hundred dollars
The consequence was this The Hotel imme
diately filled up with the best class Of people
and from that time to this, the proprietor ha:
been making from $4,000 to 100000 yea
out of his business.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27


"DoEsTIcKs" ON RHODE IsLAND.-Doesticks,
of the Detroit Advertiser, thus describes brief
excursion which he made into the Providence
Plantations
{" Got tired Of New York, although it is a
town of considerable consequence. Wanted to
see the world so started for the seventy nine
State of Rhode Island where they shingle the
houses all over, outside and in, and put the win
dows in the roof; where they make their rail
fences out Of cobble stones where the ducks
roost on the fences, and hatch their young ones
in the tops of cherry trees; and where the men
look so much alike, their wives often kiss the
wrong individual, (my friend says it's way wo-
men have the world over.) Went to the city
of Providence, where all the men make jewelry,
and all the women believe in spirit rappings
where they've got bridge wider than it is long,
and Macadamized on both sides where all the
plaster busts of great men have gray wings on
where they light the gas in the middle of the
afternoon; where they drive five horses tandem
where the apples grow as big as wasbtubs and
the oysters obtain the enormous size of three
cent pieces. Went into the woods after chest.
nuts; couldn't find any, but discovered mag.
nifcent tree in the distance-reioiced exceeding.
! ly thereat-started for it-three-q quarters Of q
mile away went ahead over stones, bitches, fen
ces snakes, briers and stone walls, until at last
reached it, and found it was an elm, no chest
nuts on it--got very mad walked round the
State a couple of times, and took the first train
for home"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

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 nonresident $
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??, 1854-12-27

! A NEwsPAPER-It was Bishop Horner's
opinion that there is no better moralst than
newspaper He says:
"The follies, vices, and consequent miseries
of multitudes displayed in newspaper, are SO
many beacons continually burning to turn 9TH
ers from the rock on which they have been ship
wrecked. What more powerful dissuasive from
suspicion, jealousy, and anger than the story Of
one friend murdered by another in duel 3
What caution likely to be more effectual against
gambling and profigacy, than the mournful re-
lation of an execution, or the fate Of despair
ing suicide? What finer lecture on the neces-
sity of economy, than the auctions Of estates,
houses and furniture? Only take newspaper,
and consider it well--pay for it--and IL aOiH in
Struct thee"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

THE Use OF MoNEY.-A vain mans motto :
Win gold and wear it, A generous man's--Win
gold and share it. A miser's-Win gold and
spare it. A profigate's--Wi gold and spend it.
A broker's--Win gold and lend it. A fools
Win gold and end it. A gamblers-Win gold
and lose it. A sailors--Wiu gold and cruise it.
wise man's--Win gold and use it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Only suppose, as you see the little ragged
child pattering with cold, bare feet, along the
path of street beggary; or the silver-haired form
of decripid old age reaching forth mute, yet
eloquent hand for pittance, these wintry days
only suppose casc--supposc misfortune and
poverty forcing your own child, or your own ia
ther or mother, to such extremity. Such thing
is possible, and shall not that possibility open
your hand and heart. Think of it. God is the
father Of us alive are all alike in need of hui
man sympathy ~ Y. Mirror
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
BOYS WANTED.

The Philadelphia City Items let's off the fol.
lowing:
What are we to do for boys! When we
were boy, there were lots of boys but they
have grown scarce, until there is hardly boy
left. AS we walk thro' the streets we read in
shop windows, Boys Wanted" When we
pick up a newspaper, the first advertisement that
strikes our eye is--"A boy wanted" In word
everybody wants boy.
Now, in view Of this grand scarcity of boys,
what are we to do! Wha: are we 10 do for a
substitute to light our fires, to sweep our rooms,
and to run our errands!
The other day little fellow about fourteen
years OF age (begging his pardon, we took him
Tor boy,) applied to us for situation.
"What can you do % we inquired
"a little of almost everything" was the re-
ply.
"Are you quick at your errands? %
swell, sir, don't much like to do crrands."
"Can you sweep and dust well?"
"Why, cir, young men don't sweep any now
a-days. The women folks monopolize that
branch of business 1t isn't"
He was going to say isn't genteel, but he hes
itated to state the conviction.
"How will you make yourself useful %
"Why, I'll sit in the Office and answer ques-
tons when you are out"
Sand how much do you ask for such kind Of
service?"
SIN the neighborhood of three dollars"
"In the neighborhood 2"
"Yes, sir"
"What do you mean by neighborhood :"
| "Simply three dollars, sir-a trihe more Of
less"
"And you can neither sweep, nor run of er
rands 2"
"Oh, Ga little vexed) could, but"
| "But what z"
"It amt exactly the thing"
| "Yet at your age, we"
"Damn me, sir," picking up his hat end strid
ing towards the door," you don't take me for
bog do you?"
Amused, but not astonshed, we asked our
self the question-what are we to do for boys
If some enterprsing Yankee would under
take to get up a lot of boys, he would make
large fortune in short time for never within
our recollection have boys been in such dc
mand
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

MPossIBnITIEs.-To find an honest politician
"a woman without any vanity--a three weeks
old baby that is not the sweetest thing It's
mother ever saw"-a young lady not fond of
pickles-a boarding house without hash-a fe-
male that don't want new bonnet-a rich print
er-or a poor man without large family.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Our lawyer who filed bill" /" shaved q
note" "cut an acquaintance" "split a hair"
made an entry" "raised haul" "got up
case," " framed an Indictment" ''impanneed
jury" put them in a box,"" nailed a Witness"
!" hammered Judge" "chiseled a Client" and
{" bored whole court" all in one day, has since
]" laid down the law" and turned carpenter.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

HENRY GRIFFIN. Commission Merchant and
General Agent Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, &C., &c, at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnished 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??, 1854-12-27

HOPKINS &. BROTHERS, 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??, 1854-12-27

WAY TO GET HUsBAND.--The following,
from an English paper, is the best receipt for
single e-blessedness that we have seem
A gentleman of the bar, in neighboring coun-
ty, in easy circumstances and pretty good prac-
tice, had rendered himself somewhat remarka-
bic by his attempts in the way of matrimonial
specuations. A Maiden rather advanced in
years, residing some miles distant in the neigh
borhood, hearing Of this lawyers speculating
propensty--that his character was uneXcep.
tionable, and his situation in life was toleraby
good resolved upon making him her husband
She hit upon the following expedient. She pre-
tended suddenly to be taken very i'll, and sent
for the man of the law to prepare her will. He
attended for that purpose. BY the will she de-
vsed 10000 in bank stock, to be divided be-
tween her three cousins, some thousands ir
bonds and notes to niece, and the vast landed
estate to a favorite nephew. The will being
finished, she gave the lawyer very liberal fee
and enjoined secrecy upon him for some pre-
tended purpose, thus precluding him from an in
quiry into her real circumstances. Need men
ton the result? In fortnight the lady tho
proper to be again restored TO health. The
lawyer called to congratulate her on her resto
acknowledged permission to visit her, whcl
was politely given. After short courtship, th'
desired offer was made. The bargain was con
cluded, and ratified by the priest. The lawyer
whole estate by his wife consists of an annuit,
OF. .sixty-fve dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly a TENDED to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
ilor at Law. All business intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing Ottawa Co. Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

L. mr. s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stufs, 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??, 1854-12-27

C. DAVIS 4. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce.
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich. IA.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

FROM THE SANDWICH IsLANps.-It is now
about five years since came out to Honolulu to
take charge of the Government Press. 4
i Our printing office occupies two
story stone building about 25 by so; has two
hand presses, and one Rugges job press, the
three presses are kept running pretty steady, !
employ generally about ten hands, six of them
iourneymen, and the rest of them boys, all for
egners, except two natives. The printing is
done mostly in the English language; little
however is done in the native language.
We have here two English newspapers, one
semi-weekly native paper, and one monthly Eng
lish paper, all toeraby well supported. This
place contains about 10000 inhabitants, of
which about 1000 are foreigners or half castles.
A line of steamers is now being established be-
tween here and San Francisco, and we shall, bv
this means, be brought within 80 days Of New
York. This is great change from the former
state, when six months was the usual passage
around Cape Horn.
| The Islands were never more prosperous than
they are now, and it is not altogether improba.
! bic that some plan Of annexation to the u. S.
will soon be carried out. These Islands will be
worth more 10 the u. States, far more, than the
wild and desert territory recently acquired by
treaty from Mexico, and if they paid the sum OF
$5,O0O,O00 for them, it would not be more than
they are worth And if such sum is not paid
! for them, the only reason will be because the
| Government here is considered semi barbarous
and a smaller sum will do as well.
The post-ofllce occupies fine stone building
in the ceutre of the city and is as conveniently
arranged as any office you would meet in
city of 100 900 inhabitants, in the u. States.
Cor. Hartford Times, Sept 6.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Mrs. Swishelm says: "lf any woman has
the gift of public speaking, she has right to
speak but we have never yet heard one who
displayed any more than ordinary ability in this
line. We have never yet heard woman deliv-
er speech that would have been more than tol-
Grated from man, and it does appear TO us that
n proper distribution of the worlds work.
there would be very few women to spare for
public speaking. There is particular propriety
in women lecturing to persons of their own sex
upon the subject of health; but quite number
of men deliver very good lectures on general
subjects, and are good for little else. We void
be in favor of leaving the profession to them
until some woman appears who is so gifted as
to take high position. We should like to see
the new dspepsation of womans right to the
forum, established by a female John the Baptist.
1t is painfully humiating to see woman place
herself in this position and then fail to sustain
herself triumphantly. We thought less of our
self and less Of our seX and less hopefully OF
the future, when listening to Miss Stone, and
were compelled TO acknowledge that if a man
had said the same things in the same way, and
| in the same place he would have been hisscd."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Have you seen the sign Ihave got for my
business! said n vender Of the ardent Yes,
every time see your face.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif-
fms store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

VIM. Prcusser, a. Preusser, M. III. Allnrdt.
WIN. PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers jewelers., and dealers in Musical Instru-
ments Particular attention paid to repairing
fine Watches. Monroe street, Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

FOSTER g. PARRY Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

M. B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of II. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

r. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. NJ S.
Smiths Drug Store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

At recent fire in Boston, lady with era.
die in her hands leaned over the lower balcony
Of building in flames and shouted for assist
ance, I" for the love of God" A gentleman was
present who had partiality for babies, and his
innate sympathy with these helpless creatures
led him at once to the assistance Of the claimant
dame. He requested her to drop the cradle as
gently as possible into his arms. She did so
but the process crushed his other hat into old
age. That amounted TO nothing in his estima-
ton at the moment but when he carefully low.
cred the cradle, and found it to contain, instead
of baby, tin pail filled with crockery, the way
he ripped out his wrath was far more remarka-
BILE for its emphasis than for its classicality
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The losses paid by the marine insurance CON-
panies for the last year, in New York alone, ex-
ceeds twelve millions Of dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

a. W. SQUIER, Physician apd Surgeon, Steels
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 192 and 1914 South Water Street.
Chicago, I'll. Goods received and forwarded TO
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on consignmcnts
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

@ OL0MOs's famous Spectaces always on hand
> at WM. PREUssER & Cos
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Immodest words are in all cases indofensible
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

FERRY 4. WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Groceries, Water ST., Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Good fences make good neighbors,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

A. B. BID WE'LL e. SON Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich c. B. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Always speak the truth.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
Is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
JOHN w. BARNS & Co.
Office ouer Henry Gri6iin's Drug Store, oppo-
site The Washington House. '

Office oper Henry Gri6iin's Drug Store, oppo-
site The Washington House.
Co vTERMs.-Payment In Advance.
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One shilling in addition to the above Will De
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 ess) first insertion fifty
cents twenty five cents for each subsequent inser-
tion. Legal advertisements at the rates prescrlD-
cd by law. Yearly or monthly advertisements as
follows:
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Advertisements unaccompanied with written or
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out, and charged for. When a postponement Is
added to an advertisement the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
10 Letters relating to business, to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-poSt
paid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

WILLIAM HATHA WAY Jr, Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-04-28
Ducktown Mining Company.
VALUABLE TOWN LOTS FOR
y A LIE.

UO s"e by the oD 1s WIN M Hs De copa
ny, to the highest bidder at Caldwell, in Fan.
ming county, Georgia, on the 9TH day of May,
1854.
This town is located upon large tract OF
land owned by said Company, and has been
fixed near the center of the new county of
Tanning, with the confident expectation that
it will be made the county site. A square
has been laid off in the town for Conrt house.
and various lots have been reserved for Chur-
ches, Academies, and other public buildings.
1t is situated about eight miles from the Cop.
per Mines in Polk county, now in operation,
is directly on the public road leading from
Ducktown into Georgia. by LlliJay, and is be-
lievcd to be in the heart of rich mineral
section OF country To persons wishing TO
engage in mining operations, it presents many
attractions as Il place Of residence, and the
beautiful Springs by which it is surrounded
have always given it great notoriety, and will
make it II most delightful resort for invalids.
As several persons have desired to com
lnence their buildings in the town immediate
ly, they can purchase lots at private sale at
any time by making application to the UNI
dersgned, or to VIM. &. Murdoch, or John
Caldwell, VINO have been appointed II commit
tee for that purpose.
Terms Of SAFE :--One half of the purchase
money in hand and the balance in II months,
with bond and security
BY order Of the Company.
ALIEN. IL. KEITH, Secretary.
march 81, lS54.-tf 2SS