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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

There is man in Worcester, Massachusetts,,
who has lived so long on corn bread that his
hair turned to silk like that which grows on
the grain, and his toes are full OF corns that
he expects to see them covered with husksn next
spring.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

A cockney at tea party, overhearing one
lady say to another. 81 have something for
your private ear" Immediately exclaimed" 81
protest against that, for there is law against
privateerng."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

This year is said by the Oldest inhabitants
10 be the driest since 1926.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

julius Cesar Hannibal, giving an account of
his sea voyage says; All de passengers was
now heavin, and as II dat wasn't enough, de
captain gave orders for de ship to heave too,
and she hove too"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

BYE AND BYE.-There is music enough in
those three words for the burden of a song
There is hope wrapped up in them, an articu.
late beat of the human heart
Bye and bye!
We heard it as long ago as we can remem-
Der, when we made brief but perilous journeys
from chair to table and from table to chair
again.
We heard it the other day, when two parted
that had been SLOWING in their lives," one to
California, the other to her lonely home.
Everybody says it-some time or other. The
little boy whispers it to himself when he dreams
of exchanging the little stubbed shoes for boots,
like man.
The man murmurs it-when in life's middle
watch he sees his plans half finished, and his
hopes, yet in the bud, waving in the cold, late
spring
The old man says it-when he thinks of put
ting off the mortal for the immortal, to-day for
tomorrow.
The weary watcher for the morning, whies
away the dark hours with "bye and bye-bye
and bye"
Sometimes it sounds like song; sometimes
there is sigh or sob in it. What wouldn't the
world give to find it in the almanacs--set down
somewhere, no matter if in the dead of Decem-
ber--to know that it would surely come. But,
fairy like as it is, fitting like star-beam over
the dewy shadows of the years, nobody can
spare it, and we look back upon the many times
words have begued US, the memory Of the sill
YER bye and bye" is like the sunrise of Ossiar,
pheasant, but mournful to the soul"
N. Y. Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

Keep out of bad company, for the chance is
that when the devil fires into flock he will hit
somebody.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

nYE WOODS AND DYE ESTUFFS-Camwood
H. Fustic, Logwood, Redwood, Madder, Aunatto
Ext. Logwood, Alum, Copperas, Sal Soda, Carbon
ate Soda, Cream Tartar, Tartaric Acid, &cY &cp
At the Mill Point Drug Store. 12ft.I
L. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

Moderation is the sken string running
through the pearl chain of all the virtues.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13
HATS and CAPS.
Oakland & Ottawa Railroad.

UdKIdUu U UCCdWa haIITUdu.
NOTICE is hereby given that call of fire per
IN cent on the stock of the Oakland and Ottawa
Railroad Company is hereby made, to be paid on
or before the first Monday of October next, and
flee per cent to be paid on or before the first Mon
day of November next.
Payments may be made to any of the following
agents viz:
In Wayne County Michigan Insurance Bank
Oakland County, w NJ Mcconnell.
Genesee County, w. w. Booth.
Shiawassee and Clinton Counties Amos Gould,
Ionia County, Frederick Hall.
Kent Comfy, II. p. Yale.
Ottawa County, Ii. Pennoyer.
Stockholders will be allowed per cent per ann
um payable semi-annually, on all payments made
until The road is completed.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
II. N. WALKER, Sec'y pro tenn.
Detroit, Sept. 6, 1853. [Sw 112.I
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

CYRINGES-Meta Glass and India Rubber In
- lection Syringes, Glass Ear Syringes and Glass
F's and P's at the Mill Point Drugstore.
Nov 06 I72I J.. M. S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13
THE CRLMEA.

The Crimea is spoken of in some of the Eng
sh papers as one of the material guarantees"
which the Allies should extract from Russia as
the price of peace or as a security for the future
good behavior of that Power; and as it is high
y probable that the active operations of the AL
lies will ultimately be transferred to that Prov
ince brief account thereof may not be without
interest:
t The Crimea, or Grim Tartary as it is some
times called, is the ancient Taurica Chersone-
sus. 1t is peninsula extending out into the
Black Sea from Southern Russia, with which it
is connected by a narrow isthmus. There is
probably no province in Europe which has been
the theatre of such stormy scenes of violence
and bloOdshed, as this unfortunate country. 1t
is said that since the time of Heroditus, (B. c.
45S,) it has been conquered and devastated by
more than seventy different nations. The Aans,
the Goths, the Huns, the Petchengues, the Co.
names, and numerous other predatory tribes in
turn occupied the country. 1t was settled by
the Genoese in 1893, who were expelled by the
Grim Tartars under grandson of Ghengis
Khan, in l474. These predatory hordes settled
in the country, and were tributary to the Porte
until the latter part of the last century, when
Catherine III. took possession of and annexed
the country to Russia.
The population Of the Crimea is about two
hundred thousand, of whom not far from one.
half are Tartars, who profess the Mahommedan
faith.
The greatest obstacles which the Allies would
encounter in wrestling the Crimea from Russia,
would be the reduction of Sevastopol The
strength of this fortress is well known, and it
would doubtless successfully resist any attack
by sea. There would be no difficulty, howev-
er, in landing any number of men to the south
Of the town, where there are no less than six
convenient bays, which are unprotected. The
roads across the Crimea are wretched, and du-
ring eight months of the year, in spring, fall and
winter, the dreary steppes in the northern part
of the province are almost impossible for large
bodies of troops.
The reduction of Sevastopol, if the Allies
should set about it with zeal and energy
would be only the work of time. Invested by
land and blockaded by sea, the garrison would
not long hold out without strong prospect OF
relief. Sevastopol taken, the subjugatiou Of
the Crimea would be an easy task and in such
an eventuaity the Allies if they are fully deter.
mined to cripple Russia, will probably restore
the Porte to the possession of its ancient terri
tory. Boston Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13
BUSINESS SDIRECTORY--1S54

WILLIAM HA THA WA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13
GOLD PEN MANUFACTORY.

Ns
perior Gold Pens,
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FINE FINISH.
DOINTS, twenty different kinds made, some as
l. low as 81 so for Pen and Silver Holder.
Damaged Pens repointed. Medium so cents.
Engrossing rs cents.
Damaged pens sent by mail, enclosing the
amount for repairs in Post Office. Stamps will be
promptly attended.
Detroit, January, 1858.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

NTANTED.-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-
getic go-ahead man-We will give good con-
tract. 5tfJ HOPKINS u BROTHERS.
Mill Point, August /, 1851
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

To remove ink from linen-Jerk an editor
out of his shirt.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

A. B. BID DWELL 8. SON, Confectionery and
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

WIN. PREUSSER, Watch-Maker and .Tcweler.
below the Catholic Church. Grand Rapids. Mich
Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

NTADE & Butchers superior Razors, Magic
w Strops, genuine military shaving soap and
lather brushes, at FERRY Il Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

nR s. Sawyer's Fluid Extract o fbark, a cure for
II the Fever & Ague, at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

H. w. MiTCHELL & CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos 192 and 1914 South Water Street..
Chicago, Ill. 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??, 1854-09-13

TNHOSE Cast Steel Saws have arrived, also with
i them 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??, 1854-09-13

CTRYCHNINE to kill the wolves with, at the
- drug store, Mill Point. L. NJ S. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

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??, 1854-09-13

DOOTS & SHOES, in great variety, including
ID Ladies Caters, half do, Polka Ties, Kid Ties
and Slips at FERRY & Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13
ETNA INSURANCE CO., Hartford, Conn
Chartered, 1919.
CASH CAPITAL. S3OO. 900.

f g ARDINES.-A superior article for sale by the
- box, cheap, at FERRY q Sons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

A MOTHER lot of those small shoes has come
IA at III. MERRILL's
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

CROCKERY and Glass Ware-a full assortment
" just received by HC.W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-09-13

A YER'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Harlem OIL
"A Seidletz Powders, Bigeow's Alternative, Hives
Syrup, Balsam of Honey. Railways Ready Relief
for sale by H.C&W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16

that the time has arrived when our naturali.
1atlon laws should be altered or repealed
mat portion Of them which does not constitnte
the staple Of political trsfi,, fully appreciate
the dignity and high prerogative Of sovereign.
y which they enjoy as American citizens.
True to the country Of their adoption, thew
are unwilling to leopard its institutions to
dement, future enigrants, even from the land
OF their own nativity.
To your third interrogatory answer. Re.
Ing Christian people, it seems to me that to
preserve our posterity in the faith of their
la'nefs; we can do no less than to secure to
our children always perfect freedom of access
ment''
While frankly expressing this opinion, 1
must say, also, that agree with you, that
any connection between sectarianism and pol.
iIics, or between Church and State, whether
Protestant or Papist, would be dangerous to
liberty, and hostile to the spirit and genius of
the American Constitution.
You allude to my presentation of petitions
twhllst In the Senate of the United States.) in
favor Of tho exclusion of foreign paupers and
convicts. On that subject will only say tina,
| had deemed the period propitious, such was
my sense Of the dangers and evils of the i'm.
pcrtatlon OF that class of foreigners, should
nave felt 1t my duty to propose q cspitation
import tax upon such emigrants, which would
have effec tually excluded them from our ports.
That such measure of precaution has not
more earnestly been urged upon Congress by
the municipal authorities Of our great cities
| which are the chief sufferers from the influx
OF foreign paupers and felons, shows to what
extent subservience to the foreign element has
| Influenced the action of thos, entrusted with
the public safety. Faithfully your obedient
ser'ahe ana friend. X. +. STOCKTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
CONGREGATIONAL.

IN the hcuse, yesterday. after we went to
press, the consideration of private bills in
Committee of the Whole House, (Mr McMul.
lin in the chair,) was continued until the fol-
lowing bills were laid aside to be favorably
reported on to the House, viz: For The reli ef
Of Ferdinand Clark; Of AdoIphus Mier d Co.,
Of st. Louis; Of Wilson & Brothers, Of St..
Louis.
The bill for the relief of Charles A. Keuett
was laid aside to be reported back with an I'm.
favorable recommendation.
The bill for the relief Of the children and
heirs Of Maj)r General Baron DeKalb was
thea taken up and debated by Messrs Corwin,
Peckham, Kerr, May, Keitt, and Boyce for it,
and Messra. Letcher, Millson, and Simmons
against it.
Mr.. Peckham moved to amend the bill bv
reducing the appropriation proposed from
$90, 500 to $66, 600.
MIR. Letcher moved to amend the amend
aent by striking out S66 600 and inserting in
lieu thereof S27 400; not agreed to-
The amendment If MIR Peckham being mex.
agreed to, the committee rose, and its &C ion
was reported to tho House, which con6rmed
the action Of the Committee Of the Whole
House, passing all the bills favorably report
ed from the committee, including the DeKaIb
bill as anne nded, and rejecting the bill for the
relief Of Charles A. Kellett
The House then adjourned until Monday
next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 16, 18

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 16, 1854.
Weother-Deoth- Potomac River Boat -
Observation-Disclosures.
A damp, humid morning meets US to-day.
Business, however, continues to thrive, and
our streets are thronged with shoppers
We regret to announce the demise of Cant.
George Fletcher, who died at his residence
this morning at o'clock. He b ad been suf.
fsring for many months under an attack Of
paralysis. An old resident of our city. his
loss will be much regretted.
On Thursday evening q meeting was held
of those interested in the river trade. A large
number of business men attended, and pre-
limiuary steps were taken to secure a steamer
to ply regularly upon the Potomac touching
at the various landings.
TOE steamer Baltimore. on her passage M
yesterday, ran aground near Goose Point de.
laying the mail several hours
Billiards. Panorama of New York city opens
in our city next Wednesday, and will exhibit
several weeks. The excellence of the painting
cannot fail to attract large audiences
River navigation is still seriously obstructed
by floating lee. -AxI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
TO THE CREDITORS OF SELDEN.
WITHERS & co.

I'VE Undsrsigred beg leave to e.ste, thst owing
i TO the calls # persons and the pressure Of the
orespondencs incdeptto closing the Ct so
large coocern es the late hcus o. Selien hers
20, VIC have found l. impossible to take /, a exac.
INV ntory OF assets and labi ties OF tie firm but
as before stated, We by the book-keeper
TN whose stat .ments We have tbs u;rios. CO nf-
aence) at the estimated value Of the assets is over
$l0OC,cO snt sbe Gab,l ties ebout SS0oOGO In
sodti n 10 tt,. we informed end believe II to
be ue, (not having seeu his Gs ds cannot & eak
pos'tiveiy) ttst Mr. Writer'S has appropriated out
OF lis private estate property valued at i2s COO to
ne spplied 70 the nent of the debts Of the firm
the larger pordon Of which is to De applied exclu
siyely, neces airy, TO the redemption OF the crcu.
ist.oa ard the Isyn ent Of depogitore.
We learn from the book-ke.per, also, that the
am; ant OF dculaton ow cut tsuding is less than
) 1900, and tie aggregate amount Of deposits TO
be pail scout $4,000
We desm 1t proper also to state that the notes
OF Seiden, Wnhers d CO. will De received in nav
ment OF any debt5 due the la's finn at the SEINE
rae as firgiuis morey, tu, tha5 none Of the cir
cuistcn can be otherwise redeemed until 8 pra.
.etred debt, estimate st $500 shall have been
iQaidah d; afer which tie funds will be epplied
exciuaVeiy 70 he T dsmp;ion OF The circulation
ptii II Shall lbs &C been reise Ired; Of the ceup-
Ton q every dti Sr Of keh entertain no doubt
ana therefore sdsise pe5son who cln hold ,he
not 10 facIi5ce them. Promising 20 follow the
terms OF the trUst strictly hope 70 give al tie
sati faction N cur power
w WT k a TEsNsaAsH. r.u...es
HocT 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
NOTICE
TO THE CITIZFES OF WASHINGTON

DIE BOARD OF AISLE S .P S do hereby give no.
+ 'ics hat they viii NEE 6sily st their room la
the City Hal, from 10 O'Clock a Ii. until p. M
fro,a the ffteenta - the thirty frat day of Decen
Der instant. inclusive, Sundays and Christmas ex-
cepted, for the pu OF ing any err rs that
may be pointed in he list VI pei subjert to
scaocl tax fos tie year en- ling the thirty FIRST
da7 If the sent ICON (Decembsr) and Of adding
thereto tie names Of any PERSONS subject TIE
SAIL school tax which may have been omitted there.
fram.
The Bosrd would particularly call The attention
OF al to the fsct tsst no person vote next year
at any slectio il this city whose name has not
been rsturue1 ;sot to a sc COL tax for tlis
ear. Evsr7 iree white male ctisen Of this CITY, Of
tne age OF twenty one Years and upwards would
wherefore DO II 20 see whether bis name be on tl
laid lst, and If omitted give notice to the osrd
Of Assessors that It may he re uy,ld for this wear
I. HARKNESs,
W. BARKER
VI ID fWS'rG,
RIB OVENS
j. HEPBURN,
). RUSSELL,
L. HEPBURN,
dec Is 03ist Board OF .seesors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

1UtT received aDd now opening at DOWNS A
- HUTCHINSON'S the most besptful Collection
II Shells and Shell Work of every description ever
CHEZ ed in this city; together with fine assortment
OF Fancy Goods of English, French and American
manufacture, inclndug-
Ca Cases Ports Monnaiss OF every daserip tor,
jew ell Neske.s, Albums, Csbss, Work Boxes
Fancy BsKes, Writing pesks, Alsbsster Instands
shaving sses RsEors, Combs and Brui hes in great
variety
Travelling Companions, Cake Boxes, Wax Dolls
wax Figurs und r Glass, Panoramas
Childrens Cups md saucers with mottoes and Tea
and Dinner sets. complete, for children.
io!s' Cbina Vases, Backgammon Boards, Aceor-
Fer Eumery. Lurin's Extract
AIoass and Silver rlstsd Wac, Poke. Knives DC
Also nne God aod Silver Watches, Fancy Clochs,
and Ie JeEslry CT every dsscr ptioo together NTH
nsoy things potnecesssry 20 epunerete, and TO ain
OF viii, the attention the public Is respectfully
invited. D0WNs EUTCUINsoT
dec i4-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-16
United States Patent once,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1854.

United States Patent once,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1854.
ON the petition Of WILLIAM PEsRIN, Of Lowell
" Massachusetts,, praying for the extension OF
patent granted to him on the Gath Of Mar b, 1884,
for improvement Ia machines ftr cutting square
joint dove tails" fr years from the expira.
ton # said patent which tskesplace on the 18th
day Of March, eighteen hundred and ffty.four
QS54)
tits ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office en- Monday, the 18th Of March
next, at IL O'Clock, m; and all persons are notified
to appear and show cause, il any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to als
In the Patent Office their objections specially Get
forth In writing at least twenty daye before the day
of hearing; all testimony filed by either party to be
used at the said hearing must be taken and trans
mitted In accordance with the rules Of this Office
which will be furnished on application.
The testimony In the case will be closed on the I'd
March 1856 dispositions and other papers relied up.
on as testimony must be fled In the Office on or be-
fore the morning Of that day; the arguments. u
any within tan days thereafter.
Ordered also, that this notice be published In the
Union, 1ntelligencsr and Evening Star, Washington
D. c., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa, Scie1t;6f
American, New York: and Patriot, Concord, N. a..
once week for three successive weeks previous tc
the 18th Of March next, the day Of hearing
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents.
P. s-Editors ofths above papers will please & .,
and send their bills to the Patent Office, with o.
per containing this notice. dec l6-s8w
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ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATES.

ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED.
DROFES5nR LEO SOUND continues to 1oretell
/ al particular events incident to human life.
such as advice given for thu sucostsful accomplish.
nlent Of wea thy MARI age chan ling OF husnes
office, or situation OF frards riches, property, sub
ert o. demanded, travelling, absent persons, law.
SUITS sickn 49, death, AMI al concerns of life The
Professor also may be consulted on Tai mans f..
milar Astrology.
Terms: Gen'lsmen 81; ladies 80 csnts; solorsd
people Is cents each.
Madam r. ssiilia may be consulted ny the cards a.
the same place, stairs. White poop 80 cents :
colored people rs csnts each. Apply ct No. h83
(Asrology over the door, corner of G and Twelfth
street, on the 'sIand. dec la-SWS