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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

The IvERsON MoNUMEYT.-We publish in
full this morning the report of Judges Skinner,
Morris and Dckey, and VIM. H. Brown and
Grant Goodrich, Esqrs., in reference to this sub
ject. We commend the report to the careful
attention of our readers. The committee say
that there is not sufficient evidence to challenge
undouJting belief and hence, under the circum-
stances, they recommend that "the money be
returned to the donors" 1t will be seen, how
ever, that they entirely excupate all those who
have participated in bringing this matter prom
inently before the public, from any blame what
ever, rs " circumstances rendered the story that
Iverson had been drowned because he refused
to steal, in the highest degree probable f; and the
unqualified belief of all residing in the neigh.
borhood of where the tragedy was enacted, thai
such was the fact, fully warranted others in be.
lieving that such was the fact, fully warranted
others in believing the story to be true" They
say that it is perhaps not improbable that it is
true even now," and we know that this is the
opinion of large number of our acquaintance
BE this as il may, malice will no longer bt
| able TO mislead those who wish to know the
facts; and rs TO others, it is Of very little con
sequence what opinions they may adopt in re-
lation to this subject. Of one thing the public
are well convinced, that had it not been for tn,
malignant desire for running the character o
one of the editors Of the Press, and thereby
the paper itself, the monument would have beer
built in peace. We sincerely pity those WHIT
can be actuated by motive so base. The re
ward Of their doings be upon them.
Chcago Dem. Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

AN HONEST MANA worthy old deacon,
who had supplied one Of the families in our city
with butter for years past, made his usual spring
visit, few days since, with box of fourteen
pounds of handsome butter The lady of the
house was glad to get the butter SO pure and
fresh, and remarked he could call on her hus-
band and get his pay. But, ma'am," said he
&C. shall not need to see your husband as to the
pay as my visit is one OF conscience. | found
out while since that my steelyards, with
which weighed all the butter sold to you fol
four years past, gave short weight, and have
reckone the loss to you to be fourteen pounds
and have brought you this, for the purpose oi
making rcstitutution at the earliest day."
Bangor Wing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

A ToUGH Story, OR A Touch GOosE.-An
English paper says that 4" Mr.. Everett, farmer
of Kirby Lodge, near Rockingham has goose
which he vouches to be at least ninety-three
years old. 1t has been on his farm full fifty
years, and passed the former part of its life or
the farm adjoining. 1t is large fine fowl, with
a head and neck as white as snow, and has
lately Matched brood of goslins from its owr
eggs. Mr. E. has book, stating its age and
history, which he can authentcate." Should
Mr.. Everett give his time to investigate the
genealogy of this wonderful goose, we have no
doubt it would prove a lineal descendant o.
those patriotic birds that cackled upon a GER
tain occasion at Rome.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

AMERICAN SHIPPING in THE BALTIC.--We are
indebted to mercantile house in this city for
the following extract Of a letter from Capt ].
d. White, of the ship Flying Childers, from
Cronstadt, dated Elsimore, May "a:
"lSth May, 8 o'clock A. NJ, was among the
English fleet, headed by Sir Charles Napier, in
the Duke of Wellington. The old gentleman
sent his steamer, the Lightning, with his CON-
pliments, wishing to see me on board the Ad-
miral ship, Duke of Wellington. of course
compiled with his request. t1el'
ave were soon on board the mammoth ship,
where we found Sir Charles as comfortable as
you please, with his 13O guns and / so men all
in fine working order. After getting all the in
formation he wished out of us, he then wished
to know what thought about his slapping 80
ships -of-the.lne up to Cronstadt. | told him he
could put 80 ships into Cronstadt if he wished,
but the thing would be to get them out again.
He told me | had just saved myself by getting
out on the l4th, and that he would pass me
through the fleet; that the blockade went into
force on the 18th, but ships were allowed until
the 18th to get out. ] bid him good bye, and
was soon on my course. l was boarded sever
al times after, and one made the attempt to turn
me back, but was not successful"
Boston Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

DISGUSTING AND DlsGRAcEFUL.-On our way
to dinner, to-day, we witnessed one of the most
disgusting and disgracefuI scenes that ever came
under our observation. 1t was that of man,
we will not call him gentleman, for he has sunk
himself too low to ever entitle him to that title,
inviting a boy, whose age we should judge to
be about ID years, to drink, and that too, when
the boy was so drunk he could hardly stand, a
situation in which this inhuman wretch had
placed him. He even insisted that the boy
should take another, the boy replying he would
stay with him, till 7 o'clock but in the mean
time would do as he pleased about drinking any
more. The contempt and scorn of every hon.
orab!e man should follow this unfeeling scamp
through the world, and we now only regret that
We are unable to give his name, but promise to
do so as soon as we can learn it, and we shall
spare no pains to find it out. Such puppy
should be known. [Det. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

HoRRIBLE-LITTLE Boy WITH THE DELrRIuM
TREMENs-A man named Taylor near Win
chester, Ia, has son only four years old who
is common drunkard! The Emblem says
that on the 18th ult., -" his father who had been
fishing, gave the child bottle of whiskey to
carry he drank too much, and was taken very
sick, then with twiching in one arm and side,
which was soon followed by the delirum tre-
mems, that lasted for twelve hours. 1t was
horrible thing to see the little fellow scream
ing at and jumping from the snakes that he
thought he saw"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
[Parkville (Mo.) Luminary.

ANEcDoTE OF PARsoN BARNLow.-We once
heard an anecdote told of the Parson which, if
true, clearly shows that what he thinks Is right,
he will endeavor to maintain. 1t is said that he
was notified by one of the greatest pugilisls
and bragadocios in Tennessee, that if he atempt-
ed to preach again at certain place, he would
be taken from the pulpit and publicly whipped
in the presence of his congregation. The per-
sons present knowing the man who had thus
threatened the parson to be desperate fellow,
advised him not to preach They were request.
ed not to give themselves any trouble as he
would attend to that matter himself. Sunday
morning came, and so did the Parson at the ap.
pointed time, and took his place in the pulpit
He began the usual exercises by opening the
Bible which lay upon the desk-he then remov.
ed from his right coat pocket revolver, and
placed it at the right of the word of truth
then another to his left-he then drew from his
bosom a large and heavy bowie knife, and laid
it across the leaves to prevent the wind from
turning them. This was an argument which
forbode certain results. His opponents were
so amazed with the beginning of the sermon
that they concluded it not best to interfere with
hm-and it is said that no set of men ever goi
such scorching'as did some of his congrega
ton upon that occasion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

MODEL CERTIFICATE.-The following
certificate outdoes the "Panaceas," "Syrups'
and Magnetic" nostrums which usually work
such astonishing miracles in the way of cures
upon the conceited and eredulous people:
Dear Doctor Il will be l75 years old next
October. For "a years have been an invalid,
unable to move except when stirred with lev
er; but a year ago last Thursday heard of
the Granicular Syrup. / bought bottle,
smelt of the cork, and found myselfa man.
can now run twelve-and-a-half miles an hour,
and throw nineteen double somersets without
stopping
P. .S.-A little of your Alicumstoutum Save
applied to wooden leg, reduced compound
fracture in fifteen minutes, and is now covering
the limb with a fresh article of white gum pine
bark
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

YOUNG AMERIcA.-In his late published vol
ume of lectures on "The Moral Aspects of
City Life," Rev. E. H. Chaplin says:
"There are young men whose whole concep-
ton of enjoyment is concentrated in the word
(" fast"-who grow fast, live fast, 60 fast on the
way to destruction, with their own folly for a
locomotive, and champagne and brandy for the
steam power; converting themselves into il
quor cask, propping up door posts, hanging over
ratings, and startling the ear of night with rick
ETY. melody and drunken war-whoops. There
are others, half fop and half ruflian, who divide
their time between the favorite racer and the
pet pugist, and whose ideas of a Millennium
probably would be that of II protracted 4th Of
July"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

$50 the Russians are going to prosecute the
war agin Turky," said Mrs. Partington as she
read that fact in the paper. They'd better
prosecute the ones that made the war, and then
they'd just hit it. The Emperor Nicholas de.
serves the excresence of all good people, and il
the women could only have the handling of him
guess they'd soon make him cry copaiva, as
the Frenchmen says" she meant peccari, but
Indignation does not stop at words.
Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

A NOVEL TELEGRAPH-A man named Walk
er, residing near Bellows Falls, Vermont, hav-
ing been fined number of times for selling IL
quors, has gone across the river into New
Hampshire and put up building on the bank
of the river, and there he keeps his stock of
Sire water" His residence being on the Yer
mont side, deposits his order and Jug, which are
placed in a basket and pulled across the stream,
the jug is filled, and takes its way back into
Vermont to its original proprietor, thus evading
the Vermont Liquor Law and its penalties.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

: RATHER SpIcY.-A lady of San Francisco,
being invited to send in toast to be read at the
anniversary celebration of the landing Of the
Pilgrim Fathers, furnished the following. 1t is
spicy enouch to flavor half dozen anniversary
dinners 8
The Pilgrim Fathers" fosooth! What had
they to endure in comparison to the Pilgrim
Mothers? 1t is true they had hunger, and cold,
and sickness, and danger, foes without and with
in--but the unfortunate Pilgrim Mothers they
had not only these to endure, but they had the
Pilgrim Fathers also; and yet their names are
never mentioned. Who ever heard of the Pill
grim Mothers? Who ever gave dinner in
honor Of them? Who ever writes songs, drinks
toasts, and makes speeches in recollection of
them! This self suflciency on the part Of
men, is beyond endurance. One would ac.
tually suppose that New England had been COL
onzed by men, and posterity provided by spe-
cial act of Providence! Only Mrs. Hemans
has volunteered to insinuate that there never
was woman in the case-that the May Flower
ever brought any thing but men across the At
lantic. assure you, my dear friends, that |
am perfectly disgusted with the seIfconceit of
the men they appropriate every thing to them.
selves--even the settlement of colony, and
the peopling of whole continent. did hope
there was one prerogative they would leave to
woman. We have submitted quietly to their
inventions in superseding us in many things,
but we will not tamely submit to be deprived of
this one privilege we will not ourselves be de-
luded into the belief that New England was
settled and peopled entirely by Pilgrim Fathers.
How could they have been Fathers if there had
been no mothers? And hope dear captain,
that have succeeded in convincing you that
you will be lending yourself to an act of great
injustice towards us, if you do not propose for
your toast 4" the Pilgrim Mothers"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

ENERRY g. SONS, agents for Railways Ready
i, Medicines, Wistar's Basam Wild Cherry, DIR.
Guvsott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla, OsgOod's
India Cholagogue, DR.. Vaughn's. Lithontriptc
Mixture, Phoenix Btters Davis Pain Killer,
Ponds Extract. Dalley's Salve, Scribners Oak Oil,
Wright, Moffatt and Brandreths Pills, together
with other patent medicines of the day
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
Ignorance, SAYS the Dutchman, is great sui

Ignorance, says the Dutchman, is great SUBJ
stitute for paregoric. Show us a blockhead
and we will show you a man who can sleep
twelve hours out ola dozen. Before you can
make men wakeful you must make them in.
telgent. If we owned the fee simple of O
railroad, we would consider no person fit for O
switch tender who didn't take fonr daily paper.
and monthly. ss .rs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

rTNHOSE Cast Steel Saws have arrived, also with
them a few cast steel Circular saws for siding
mills these saws have been tried in good share
of the mills on Grand River and pronounced ahead
of ANYTHING. Call and see i. & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

AFFEcTING.--A lover received the following
note, accompanied by boquet of flowers;
The road ambition travels is too narrow for
friendship, and too crooked for love. ,.5.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

APUN AS IS A PUMA lady the other evening
in speaking of the diminutive size of certain
young gentleman's feet, remarked, that she
thought there was statutory provision declar-
ing all persons nuisances who shall be caught
running at large without some visible means of
port. ''t"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

TENNY LIND and English Laid, Letter and
e) Cap Paper large and common buff Envevel-
opes, white do, Steel Pens, Lead Pencils Waiers,
Ouills. Blank Books, Copy Books and Pocket Di-
aries for 1859. at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

DERFUMERY of all kinds-Cologne, Bay Rum
i Lubin Extract Oil Lavender, Bergamot, Gin
namon, Cloves and Peppermint, Ok Marrow,
Rose, Bear and Amber Oil, to be found at
FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

VNTANTED.-To contract with some responsi.
w BILE person to get in five millions of feet of
Saw Logs, from our land, at the head of the Bay
ou We have two miles of good Rail Road, run
ming into the heart of the timber, with two cars up
on it, and every thing in good state of repair to
do business House and furniture, barn. five yoke
of oxen, one span of horses and all the supplies
necessary will be furnished if required, to an ener-
petic go.ahead man-We will give good con-
tract. I5tf.I HOPKINS " DRoTHEhS'
Mill Point, August /, 1851.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

n LASS LAMPS, Candlesticks, Lanterns, Cof.
VI fee Mills, Horse Cards, Curry Combs and
Spring Balances, at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

Inscription on tombstone at La Point
:" John Phillips accidentally shot as mark Of
affection by his brother"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
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One shilling in addition to the above will be
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No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
maid except at the discretion of the publishers.
Terms of Advertising. .E
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cents twenty-five cents for each subsequent nser-
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1854

WILLIAM IA THA WAY, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

q yYRINGES-Metal, Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov o6 J72I L. M. S. SMITH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

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-residents
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??, 1854-07-19

O TRYCHNINE to kill the wolves with, at the
- drug store, Mill Point. i. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

VNIADE & Butchers superior Razors, Magic
w Strops, genuine military shaving soap and
lather brushes, at FERRY u SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

GILBERT G. DURFEE Under Sheriff and
acting Sheriff of Ottawa County, Mich, also
Constable in and for the township of Ottawa in
said County Office opposite the Washington
House. up stairs, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

DOOTS & SHOES, in great variety, including
ID Ladies Caters, half do, Polka Ties. Kid Tie:
and Slips at FERRY u Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achim. This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms we'll furnished, and the table
abundantly supplied with the luXuries and sub
stantials of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

DYEWOODSA AND DYE YESTUFFS.-Camwood,
IL Fustic. Logwood, Redwood Madder, Aunatto
Ext Logwood, Alum, Copperas Sal Soda, Carbon.
ate Soda, Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &c. &cY
At the Mill Point Drug Store. l2ftl
- l.. NJ s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

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??, 1854-07-19
HATS and CAPS.

" OSSUTH, Hungarian, Union, Plush, Beaver,
IN Jockey, and other styles Hats and Caps arc
for sale at FERRY Sons
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

NTEW ORLEANS, Havanna Crushed, Coffee and
IN Powdered Sugar, Green and Black Teas, Rio
Coffee and Poland Starch, at FERRY g. SONS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

j. 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??, 1854-07-19
GOLD PEN MANUFACTORY.

c. Pfquettc, OF Detroit, Mnhuf"cturer Oh sur
"Ne nf perior Gold Pens, f't
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
III low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium oo cents
Engrossing rs cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office. Stamps, will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, Jannary, 1853.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
CLOTHING. CLOTHING.

WE now offer for sale very large assortment
w of Ready Made Clothing from which the
most fastdous may be suited. Call and see.
FERRY e. Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

HOYT G.. POST Clerk of Ottawa Co. Office
over II. Grifin's store, opposite the Washington
House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

TAR. s. Sawycr's Fluid Extract of bark curefo
~ the Fever & Ague, at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

A. B. BID WE'LL g. 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??, 1854-07-19

JVM. PRE- EUSSER, Watch Maker and Jewcler,
below the Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

R. M MITCHELL g. CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
hOuse, Nos. 192 and 194 South Water Street..
Chicago, I'll. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with Dispatch and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on cOnsignments
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

A YER'S CHERRY PICTORIAL, Harlem Oil
n Seidletz Powders, Bgelow's Alternative, Hives
Syrup, Balsam of Honey, Railways Ready Relief
for sale by III. &. Il W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

01ROCKERY and Glass Ware-a full assortment
" just received by III. CIV.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

Il YON'S KATHARION-an excellent prepara-
IL ton for the Hair, to prevent badness, falling
off of the Har-a large supply just received at
III, G.. & w,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

lust received, a lot of Ladies French Enameed
81 Boots at H. MERRILLs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

\ MOTHER lot of those small shoes has come
IA at III. MERRILL's
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19

WYE are receiving a large stock of Groceries,
w which we arc selling very low. Please give
us a call. ii. C.. & w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-07-19
ETNA INSURANCE CO., Hartford, Conn
Chartered, 1910.
CASH CAPITAL, 100000.

g ARDINES.-A superior article for sale by til,
- box, cheap, at FERRY D. Sons.