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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

o. g. O. RArLRoAD.-For few months past
we have said but little concerning the prospects
of the construction of this road-knowing that
public expectation in reference to it was high
and that general anxiety prevailed to see and
know that this road was actually being built. 1t
is with much satisfaction that we are able to an
nounce that force of 200 hands and upwards
have commenced the grading in this county,
above the village of Lyons, and that some 800
more are daily expected from Chicago. Nearly
100 of these hands passed through this place on
Tuesday last, and they looked like small army
of resolute able bodied men, and willing to take
hold of any kind of work and push it forward
with vigor Mr.. J. Gray is one Of the contract
ors at this point, and he seems to take hold of it
with energy and spirit. The hands are PAID Oft
in cash at the end of every month.
We would say to those farmers and others
whose hopes In reference to our railroad pros
poets have been Responding of late, have little
patience, and that long wished for event will ere
long be reality. 1t is great work, which
must use up little time and some money be-
fore it can be accomplished. How soon we
shall be able to enjoy railroad facilities we can
not tell precisely, but the day is not far distant.
Ionia Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

A SINGULAR CAsE-A number of pins were
recently exhibited to the Pathological Society
of London, removed from various parts of the
body of young woman, who was taking down
clothes from the drying lines, and putting the
pins in her mouth, when some one came behind
her and seized her by the arms, startling her so
much that she swallowed the whole mouthful !;
sickness and emaciation followed; small
swelling showed itself under her left breast
which liberated and BURST giving passage to Il
pin, the head of which was gone Sixteen 9TH
ers were removed from about the same spot,
and others from the left knee, from over the
sternunl, and from the wrist, twenty-five in all.
They had all lost their heads except two.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV. 49, 1854
PROCLAMATION.


Pursuant to usage, 1 appoint Thursday, the 3Oth
day of November next, as day of public thanks
giving and prayer.
The people of our State and Nation, have enjoy
ed another year of bounty and prosperity.
While other nations, either for present exis-
tence, to avoid threatened danger, are contend
ing in bloody war, our own is at peace with all the
world.
He, who guides the destiny of nations, seems to
have watched ours with peculiar favor. Contnu.
ally and rapidly rising in the way of prosperity, it
has reached high position of wealth, influence
and power among the nations Of the earth Our
own State has fully shared with the others Of this
Republic in all these muniicent blessings and their
attendant honors.
RECOMMEND that, abstaining from all unneces-
sary business on that day. it be set apart and suit
ably observed by the people of this State as day
of Thanksgiving, praise and prayer to Him who is
the author of our existence and has thus kindly
guarded and blessed us.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great Seal of the State to
IL. S. be hereunto affixed, at Lansing, this 31st
day of October, A. ID. 1854.
ANDREW PARSONS
BY THE GOVERNOR:
VIM. GRAVES Sec'y of State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The WAY THEY RECEIVE THE RESULT.-It
is not little amusing to glance over Democrat
ic papers these times, and observe the cheerful
mood in which they receive the intelligence of
their great defeat. GRAY, Of the Plain Dealer,
led the way; supposing that the victors, not
anticipating victory, and having had no occasion
for long time past for anything of the kind,
had neglected to prepare for Growing over the
result, he generously rendered the use of his
Chapman" to his Fusion contemporaries. The
Lima Argus helps its Fusion friends along, by
inverting its Coon and Rooster, which answers
very well for the occasion. We will let the To.
ledo Republican speak for itself Here it is:
"THE ELECTION IN LUCAS. UNPARALLELED
SUcCEss!! The WHOLE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
ELECTED! !! OVER THE LEFT.-The result of
the election yesterday was such as might well
astonish even Democrats themselves Atho'
the whole Wing, Freesoil and Know Nothing
force was organized in opposition, and the ut.
most exertons made to bring defeat and dismay
upon the Democracy, we are prepared to an
nource to-day our belief, from returns thus far,
that, as far as Lucas county is concerned, Mr..
CoMMAGER is elected to represent us in the
Salt river country, by majority which we need
not be at the trouble to compute
"Mr. COOLEY is chosen Judge in the same re-
gion, by majority against him of hundred or
so less.
"THE WHOLE County TICKET IS SAVED |!
from the troubles and vexations of official sta
ton for the next two years.
The STATE TICKET, we cannot give the re.
suit upon, as we understand, in the second ward
of this city, and in some of the out-towns, the
Fusionists are still voting against it,
Others take the result in their own peculiar
good.natured style. We regret, however, that
BEAN, Of the Bucyrus Forum takes the matter
more seriously. He appears discouraged and
has determined for some time to come, to direct
his attention to agricultural affairs. He has al
ready given his first article upon agricultural
matters; dealing with ability, upon the various
constituents of the different grains, together
with the best means of preventing the ravages
of the enemies of each, and the best modes of
Mr.. BEAN proposes, as he thinks
politics not very promising at this time, to d.
rect his attention to the "cultvaton of wheat,
corn, potatoes, Shanghais, and Beans; special
attention given to the last named product"
Hancock Courier.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

~ The RESULT IN THIS CoUNTY-The
whole Democratic ticket, with the exception OF
Clerk and Register, is elected. The majorities
stand about as follows
For Representative. %; for Sheriff, so; for
Prosecuting Attorney, So; for Treasurer, 1913.
Fletcher, Fusion, has majority for Clerk and
Register. For Senator the Fusion candidate in
this district goes out of the county, including
White River, with 5 majority. Newaygo and
Manistee are reported to have given majorities
for the Democratic candidate. Clark has IS
majority in the county. The State ticket will
not vary much from lO5.
The statement of the County Canvassers will
appear next week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

IMPORTANT TO MoTHERs.-On Sunday after
noon, last we met young Celt, about the size
of cartridge, taking promenade along West
Randolph street, with playcard on his back,
as follows: "Miss Mulrooney's child, belong
ing opposite the Garden City Engine Co." We
read it at glance--Miss NJ" had been tempted
to avail herself of the "'illigant day" for
stroll, wherein the presence of Mulrooney Jr..
was not required, and had taken the above meth
cd to secure the Youngsters return in case of a.
stray
The young Mulrooney was toddling uncon-
cernedly on, munchng away at a crust as tho
fully aware of being checked and ticketed thro'
for home and bed, in due season.
The plan is commended to mothers, for their
adoption in these days of lost children, follow
ing the directions. Mark plain, using no fig
ures" as warrant of success. This done and
the infant hopes of the houses of Scruggins
and Muggins may wander fancy free amid the
charities of strangers, until such hour as the la
bel shall insure their return to the fOunt of ma
terna lore and nourishment.
[Chicago Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

EXPEDITION AGAINST THE INDIANs.-An expe-
dition will, it is said, be organized during the
winter, concentrating at Jefferson Barracks, so
as to commence operations early in the spring.
1t will consist of the I'd regiment of infantry,
three companies of the second dragons, one
section of the light battery from Baton Rogue,
as many men as can be spared from the western
forts, and probably at least two companies of
mounted volunteers. Hostiities will be CON-
menced against the Sioux, and vigorously con-
tinued until that troublesome tribe is BUNDLED,
after which the Camanches will be punished in
like manner. Col. Sumner, who has already
had so much experience in Indian fighting in
New Mexico, will command the expedition. If
the published statement be true, this will be
most energetic and severe conflict
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

THE END OF THE WoRLD.-The Lowell Meas
says that on Monday gentleman wished to get
Job of work done, to the amount of some ff-
ty dollars, and accordingly called for that pur-
pose upon a man who possessed every facility
for doing the job at fair profit. After listen
ing to the explanations of the visitor, and brief
ly considering the subject, the proprietor Of the
establishment gravely informed him that he
could not undertake the job, as the world was
coming to an end before he should be able TO
finish il
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

PIRATING ON THE CANAL.-A Rome, N. T.,
paper says: "Last week the wind was so high
on the Jordon Level of the Erie Canal that the
boats had to lie to-another proof that Jordan
is hard road to travel The next day freight
boat was closely chased by piratical scow,
but the captain of the former, with great pres
cnce of mind, threw quantity of oats upon the
tow-path, the piratical horses stopping to eat
the oats the boat managed to escape.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

FusIoNIsTs OUTwITTED--We learn from
friend who was at Montpelier, on Wednesday
that o'clock of that day was set apart by the
Legislature for the election of Sergeant.at-
Arms. 1t is the best office in the State, as the
incumbent has salary, the handling of all the
State money, and percentage for it, and some
stealings" besides. A horse trot was to come
off that afternoon, and about 2 o'clock move
was made to adjourn to see the competition on
the race course. Many of the "fusionists" ia
vored the idea, being not quite ready to get into
ballot, but were voted down by small MAORI
ty. Enraged at that, they left, supposing that
there could not be quorum without them The
democrats in minority took advantage of their
absence, got in all Of their party, sent to the
course and got opposition enough to make a
quorum, and elected democrat to the post of
ergeantat-Arms, winning the race in the Leg
isature, while their opponents were betting
their "spots" on fancy nags
Manchester Mirror.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

MINNEsoTA.-The ST. Paul Democrat of the
18th ult, says that Z" returns from election pre-
cincts have been received sufficient to show a
large democratic majority in our next legisla-
ture, in fact so far as heard from, but one whig
has been elected TO the House. AT no time
since the organization of the Territory has
there been SO many democrats elected, and it is
particularly gratifying at this time, as the ap-
por.ionment of our Territory is matter of
much Importance to the democratic party. Our
Territory has been unfairly represented long
enough"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

An 1MPERTNENT QUESTION" Pa" said a
faxen haired urchn to his father, "you called
yourself Wing last year, and now you call
yourself a Fnsionis.;' do political folks have
to change their names every year?" SECT into
the house you little rascal !" said his father, in
passion; what do you know about politics p
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

THE OLDEST INHABITANT.-The London'
News says: (" Since the days of Cromwell we
have heard no such orator for the masses as
John B. Cough. Men Of more iearning' OF
more logic, of more gorgeous rhetoric OF course
we have" The writer of the foregoing must
be something more than t,oo hundred gears otd.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The subject of bridge over the Mississippi
at St. Louis, is discussed in the newspapers. It
is suggested that the bridge ought to have an
elevation OF ninety feet 1t would cost s $780,
600 an amount deemed insignificant compared
with its advantages
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

SINGULAR lNsURANcE.--Six majestic elm trees
in front of a dwelling in Marlborough, Massa-
ehusetts, have been insured by their owner in
the sum of five hundred dollars, against loss by
lightning or fire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

Thanksgiving in Michigan, Thursday, Nov.
Both.
1t would have suited us better to have had it
postponed until after the next General Election
State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

WHERE AM I?--The New York Express in
view of the confusion of parties in New York
and the union of the wings, free-soilers and all
the isms under the same banner, thus expresses
itself:
cit is rather hard for old politicians such as
we are, educated in the old Clay and Webster
school of politics, now that these reverend" old
fogies" are in their graveyards, to keep the run
of ourselves; and whether we belong to Sara
toga, Syracuse, or Auburn, it is rather hard to
tell, reading all these proceedings"
Gam Giles, or am not %
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

1t is stated that there is woodsawyer in Bos-
ton whose interest income is $500 per year. and
that his occupation yieldshim an average income
Of four dollars per day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

"Why did you not pocket some OF those'
pears % said one to another: nobody was
there to see you" "Yes there was-l was
there to see myself and don't ever mean TO-
see myself do mean thing"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

"Jo," said Joppa dame to her hopeful son
who followed the piscatory profession" DO,
dear, fix up a little; you look very slovenIy.
oh, what an awful. thing 1t would be If you
should Get drowned looking So"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The Kansas Editors are already contempla-
ting the removal of the seat of the General Gov
eminent to that territory, which they maintain is
the centre Of the u. States.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

SETTLED AT LAsT.-The Rev. Antoinette L.
Brown is not married. She is said to be very
much annoyed by the other statement, poor
soul
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The EUROPEAN WAR.-During the Mexican
war when our little army was covering itself
with glory, and winning battle after battle
against odds which almost sounds fabulous, the
English press--on no occasion remarkable for
liberalty towards the United States--was con-
spicuous in its sneers and insinuations that to
whip the Mexicans was no great achievement,
after all. The dead and the wounded, on both
sides, told different story, and record a tablet
which will do full justice in history to the gal
lantry of our arms But now that the British
soldiery have had an opportunity of showing
what they can do, may we, without being deem
ed obtrusive, inquire as to the result of their
prowess? With their French allies, and out
numberingt the Russians, they succeeded in gain
ing sort of victory at Alma, and, if they have
yet taken Sevastopol, we have not heard the
news. In the North their achievements are
even less important Sir Charles Napier, hay-
ing simply followed the example of the ancient
monarch of France, is back in England to rest
upon his laurels. We did not make quite such
a fuss in preparing for war as England has /; nor
did we take year to cross the Rio Grande, and
merely send our ships to look at Vera Cruz, and
then return home. And yet we find writers in
the London papers silly enough to talk of Eng
land whipping Russia, and then turning round
and chastising the U. States. N. Y. Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The Rutland Herald records the exploit of an
absconding debtor who was lately pursued by
an officer, both taking the same train of cars on
the Possumsic Railroad, the debtor stepping out
upon the platform of the rear car and holding
fast the door till the train had passed the border
into N. Hampshire, then jumping from the cars
while under full Roadway, and so escaping the
officer
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

MAINE LAW IN CANADA.--In the Provincial
Parliament, on the 9th October, the bill to pre-.
vent the traffic in intoxicating drinks, was de.
bated till midnight, and finally passed to Sec
ond reading, by a vote of rs to g. The Toron-
to Globe says, however, that the victory is not
so great as appears on the face of the report as
side issues will probably be bro't to bear against
it, when it comes up for final action. It would
be strange if in gin drinking Canada the Maine
Law should prevail. 1t is not possible that
such a stringent enactment will be recorded in
the Provinces for many years to come.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

The young man who caught young lady's
eye has been requested to return it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

CALIFoRNIA.-It is now ascertained that the
majorities for Denver and Herbert, the democrat
ic candidates for Congress, will not vary far
from 1000 each. The Legislature will stand
about as follows: Senate--Anti-B roderick dem
ocrats, ID; Broderick democrats IL; wings, Z.
Assembly--Anti-Bro democrats, 49, Bro
derrick democrats, 10; wings, 35; Independents,
2. Democratic majority on joint ballot over
both wings and independents 25.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

increase In Tour years, IOo,I5o
Only three towns reported
1t will be noticed that the population of Sag
inaw County is not given in full-the popula-
ton of that county has undoubtedly doubled
since 1850. The population of the State at the
present time cannot be less than $4,000.
State Journal.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

ST. ARNAUD AND CANROBERT.-The death oil
st. Arnaud was known in London "a hours be-
fore it was known in Paris. He had long been
troubled with disease of the heart The Eng
fish public were informed of it before the EN-
peror of the French. Of course it was not tel
egraphed from London here as it was supposed
we should be the first to know it, and when it
came in the evening papers, the PresSe rejected
it as impossible, spite of its official character. 1t
was taken for second edition of the worldwide
deception of the week before. This imposture,
by the way, is universally attributed to house
of brokers in Vienna who made millions by the
maneuvre 1t has been said here that the EN-
peror had ordered an investigation into the orr
gin of the story, but this is improbable, as it
took its rise beyond the frontiers Of France
The death of the Marshal will be an undoubted
relief to the Emperor, upon whose purse he was
sore burdep--certain complexities between
them rendering it impolitic for Louis Napoleon
to repulse his constant exactions. The loss can
make little or no difference to the operations of
the army; having been foreseen, Gen. Canro-
bert held the order to succeed him, before the
expedition left France. BY decree of the En-
peror, in consideration of the eminent services
of the late Marshal, in Africa, in the War De.
partment, and in the East, he will be buried at
the Invalides, at the expense Of the State
The papers are creating for the deceased war
rior reputation for piety and probity; a rep
utation which it will be no slight upon his
memory to say he never enjoyed during his
life.
Gen. Canrobert, his successor, is in every way
a different man. He has risen by merit, and has
won his several successive grades; st. Arnaud
owed his rather to favor, chance or intrigue, hav
ing been in every sense an adventurer. Canro-
bert lived for ten years, when lieutenant, on
5000 francs year, never owed debt, and new
err ventured into speculation 1t is not known,
and the papers are calling upon the Moniteur
for information, whether he has become Gener-
al in Chief of the Allies, or only of the French
army. Paris Cor. N. Y. Com. Adv.
We find in German paper of this city, says
inc Albany Argus, the following advertise
nent:
AS my husband Joseph Rentz, mas left me
without any provocation, and have seen or
,eard nothing of him this last year past, here
,y declare that unless he returns in three days
rom date, shall take it as divorce, and shall
marry again Immediately JOHANNA RENTZ
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

BRIGHAM YOUNG wAG.--It is said that the
famoun Brigham Young the Governor of Utah,
and Grand High Priest of the Mormons, came
near having an inglorious end put to his career
in August last. He went down into his well to
recover lost bucket, when the curbing tumbled
in the earth followed, and Brigham Young be-
came, for the once, a subterranean Saint. But
the zeal of his followers would not permit any
such finish to the life of their most faithful shep-
herd. Spades and shovels were brought into
requsiton; the harem of the buried Governor
assembled in force to aid the saving efforts Of
the male members Of the flock, and in about two
hours they had the qualification of pulling him
out like forked radsh, from his sub.soiI bed.
lie preached that night from the texts II is
WeH with me-" buffalo. Express.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-11-15

Pursuant to usage, appoint Thursday the 3Ott
day of November next as day of public thanks
giving and prayer
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
DON'T STAY LONG.

Don't stay long, husband said a
young wife tenderly, in my presence
one evening, as her husband was pre-
pairing to 20 out. The words them
selves were insignificant, but the look
Of melting fondness with which they
were accompanied, spoke volumes
1t told all the whole, vast depths Of
woman's loye-of her happiness when
with her husband-of her grief when
the light of his smile, the source of all
her JOY. beamed not brightly upon
her.
Don't stay long, husbandl'-and
| fancIed | saw theloving, gentle wife.
sitting alone, anxiously counting the
moments Of her husbands absence,
every few minutes running to the door
to seesifhe wasin sight, and finding that
he was not, / thought could hear her
exclaiming in disappointed tones mot
yet.
Don't stay long, husband, And
again l thought could see theyyoung
wife, rocking herself nervously in the
great arm chair, and weeping as
through her heart would break, as her
thoughtless lord and dmaster' prolong-
ed his stay TO wearisome length Of
time. fet.
o, you that have wives that say
Don't stay long, when you 90 forth;
think Of them kindly, when you are
mingling in the busy hive Of life and
try, just little to make their homes
and hearts happy, for they are gems
too seldom found, and when lost too
seldom replaced. You cannot find
amid the pleasure of the world, the
peace and joy, that a quiethome, bless
ed with such woman's presence. viii
afford.
Don't stay long. husbandp--and
the young wife's look seemed to
say-for here in your own sweet
home, is loving heart whose music
| is hushed when you are absent. Here
is soft breast for you to lay your head
upon, and here are pure lips. unsoiled
by sin, that win pay you with kisses
FOR coming back soon.' -
Think Of It, men, when your wives
say TO you. don't stay long'-and o,
don't let the kind word pass unheeded
as of little value, for though they may
be to you, the disappointment or
ful6lment of their simple loving wish,
brings grief orjoy to them. II you
have an hour to spare, bestow Il upon
them and the pure love, gushing from
their gentle grateful heart, will be a
sweet reward.