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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

THE RUSSIAN ARMY-The Paris correspond
ent of the Columbus Journal very correctly de-
scribes the condition of the Russian army, in the
following extract which we make from one OF his
letters: G. ~
On the other hand, the view Of the Russian
army gives birth to sentiment OF commissera-
tion for the soldier and at the time inspires
a lively repugnance for the policy which puts
these masses in movement at the price OF SO
much misery. The Russian army presents a
beautiful whole; but taken individually, the
soldier gives no pain TO look at him. He is SIM
ply an automaton, a machine which they push
before the cannon's mouth with stokes Of the
knout. When these unfortunates refuse to
march before the storm Of small shot, they make
certain number step from the ranks, and they
are whipped to death with the knout in front Of
the regiments. This method, introduced into
the army of Cnucasses by General Wiliamnof,
has been adopted throughout. It has been
twice resorted to since the battles on the Dan
ube commenced, to the knowledge of the oppo-
site side, and perhaps much ottener. Placed
between the certitude Of the knout and the pos
sibity of escaping the enemy's balls, the Rus
sian soldier marches forward, but he puts into
his march just enough enthusiasm 10 escape the
dreaded knout.
Ihese unfortunate troops are rOODeu III the
most shameful way by the commissaries, and Of
ten even by their own officers. MIedicaments,
linen, everything is wanted in the hospitals, not
that the government does not furnish the means
but the money is stolen before it arrives at its
destination. The number of sick at this mo-
ment in the Russian camp on the Danube is 20
out of 100; and in some localities the deaths
have been SO out Of 100! These statements
are authentic. The food is such that it would
turn the stomach of many animals inferior to
man. One may see circulating, at meal times,
vast wooden troughs carried on the shoulders of
two men by means Of stick passed through the
handles, and filed with blackish liquid, into
which whole detachment plunge by turns their
spoons.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

New WAY SO QUENCH THIRsT.-In GER
tain village lived very honest farmer, who hav-
ing number of men hoeing in n field went to
see how his work went on. Finding one of
them sitting still, he reproved him for his idle
ness; the man answered, 81 thirst for the spir-
it." Grog, you mean, suppose" said the far
mer; but if the Bible teaches you to thirst af-
ter the spirit, it says, also, hoe every one that
thirsteth'"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

A WESTERN HAND-A correspondent tells a
good story, altho at somewhat TO great length,
"a common fault,) Of western steamboat cap
tain who hired, off hand" shiftess fellow, at
one of the ports on the river, to 60 as a hand on
board one of his boats to New Orleans, forforty
dollars and found; giving him in advance five
dollars to supply an urgent present necessity.
The new hand was to be on board in the morn
ing before the first chicken crowed but he new
er made his appearance. rm l5 a.a
Long after, the captain discovered him at a
wooding station, jumped ashore. pcollared the
dishonest hand, and asked him the reason why
he had not kept the engagement. lt.H t.'
"What was the terms % asked the fellow,
with the utmost GOODNESS and Indifference. 5ro,
"Forty dollars month and found" replied
the captain; "you knew the terms perfectly
WELL" 5f... s4I 1oaie ~.
"Very WE'LL" replied the recusant, "dd you
find me!" u
That was poser! The captain hadn't found
him until now, although he had looked for him
at every port and stopping place, on all the riv-
ers he had traversed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

SHIP BUILDNG.-Formerly the materials of
ship building were taken from our New England
forests; but now the practice has changed; aud
to build n first class vessel, the keel, floor tim
bers and masts are about all that come from
Maine or the New England forests: the upper
timbers and oak plank come from Maryland OR
Virginia; the beams and pine plank from Geor-
ga or Florida; the iron from England or Penn
sylvania; the copper from Lake Superior, and
the duck from the cotton-growng States; SO
that Longfellow has truly said
There's not ship that sails the ocean,
Bnt every climate, every soil,
Must bring its tribute, great or small,
And help to build the wooden walls"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

THE CZAR OF RUssIA.-Hs erultation after
the battle Of Sinope.-Kou have already printed
good deal on the subject of Sinope, but per-
haps not the following characteristic nnecdote ::
The officer whom Prince Menschikoff sent from
Odessa to st. Petersburg with the dispatches
announcing the victory at Sinope, spared no ex.
erton to accomplish his journey with unusual
speed, and on arriving at the capital, was, &C.
-cording to Russian custom, Immediately usher
ed into the presence Of the Emperor TO whom
he delivered his dispatches, saying, 81 bring
your Majesty intelligence of a considerable ac-
ton" On which the Emperor, much gratiied,
took him with him into his cabinet, and seated
himself to pcruse their contents. When he had
finished, and addressed himself to the welcome
courier to express his delight at the tidings, he
found that the officer, worn out with fatigue,
had fallen asleep, nor was he TO be aroused by
any ordinary means. With that quick apprec-
alton of human nature peculiar to the Gar, he
called out roughly" So and so, your horses are
ready" and the jealous courier at once started
up to his supposed duty. The Emperor then in
quired Of him what rank he had? "Kapitan.
|" Well, then Ito an adjutant in attendance
bring me a pair of epaulettes; promote you
on the spot to be Podpokownick Uieutenant
Colonel) Embrace me-" and when the aston
shed officer had avaled himself of this rare dis
tinction, the Gar kissed him on his cheek
Since then no ruthless razor has been allowed to
proiane the cheek hallowed by the Emperor $
lips. Cor. London Chronicle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

elm AFLoAT! PM ArEoAT !w--Yesterday n
man who had 'mbbed" much too freely, sat
down in gutter that was Of the "roaring riv-
er," species, and to the amusement of the peo-,
pie who noticed the occurrence, commenced
singing the well-known song" I'm Afoat Pm
Ahoat!" 1t would have been nearer the truth
to have sung, "Fui a-soak, Tn a-soak!" gE95,
l5aIt goa nuf ts [Albany Express.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

WASHING TON 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??, 1854-03-22

Some time since, says the Rochester Ameri-
can, while pleasure party of Ontario Co., boys
and girls were on their way in the cars to the
Falls, one of the gentlemen took the liberty of
Kissing lady of the party. She brought suit
and the jury gave verdict for the defendant
1t came before the Supreme Court and it was
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

A colored woman, who has been in the Mary
<and Penitentiary five years, had, a few days ago,
a bouncing baby. The doctors have had the SUBJ
ject under advisement, and recommended the
! youngster to executive clemency."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

HOPKINS &. BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
i'm 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??, 1854-03-22

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achm This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms we'll furnished, and the table
abundantly supplied with the luxures and sub
stantials of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

The Boston Bee says--a man can get along
without advertising, SO can a wagon without
greasing, butt it goes hard. iae
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly attcnded to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

The California newspapers, in their announce
ment of births, add to the sex of the child it.
weight
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

. c. DAVIS &. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce.
ries, Provisions Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskcgon, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

PRETTY CooL.-A gentleman from the coun.
try, now stopping at one of our hotels, entered
into conversation with one of the boarders, ask.
ing questions about the fair, &c. After a few
minutes conversation the boarder drew his cigar
case, saying
"Will you take cigar, sir! ?"
Wall, don't mind if do" was the reply.
The cigar was passed TO him; also the one
which our boarder was smoking for the purpose
of giving him light. He carefully placed the
cigar first handed him in his pocket, and took s
knife and cut that end which had been in the
mouth of his friend, and commenced smoking
the remainder, saying
1T amt often that man from the country
runs afoul of as clever a fellow in the city as
you are"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

L.. Il. DEVELLY, Tailor and Cutter. The sub
scriber has opened his shop, and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens Of Mus
kegon and vicinity who are in want of first
rate garment, good and stylish l feel confident
in giving entire satisfaction to those who may
favor me with their patronage. Muskegon, Ot-
tawa Co, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

VINO IS HIS FATHER.-The Madison Banner
in raking up old "reminiscences of the great, fresh
ct in 1892, tells of a curious circumstance which
occurred at that time. Ii is this
"A frame house was seen floating down the
stream, and party set off in skff to examine
its contents, when 10! upon their arrival, they
discovered in it a floating cradle containing a
Hre boy baby fast asleep! A suitable nurse was
procured for the child, and he has been reared
and educated by worthy citizen of this coun-
try; but to this day no clue has ever been had
to the whereabouts of the parents of the boy
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

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??, 1854-03-22

% 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??, 1854-03-22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

WILLIAM IA TIA 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??, 1854-03-22

There are 800 physiciaus'ia Boston, of whom
Id are females.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

FERRY d SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries Provisions, Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Crockery and Medicines; and man.
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of lumber.
Water street.
WIN. NJ. FFRRY Jr. W., M Er,,v
THos. w. FERRY. ~ ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

L. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
rics 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??, 1854-03-22

FIRING AT SHADow.-A singular incident
occurred a few evenings since, in the district of
Southwark. 1t seems that a gentleman was dis
turbed in his sleep BY noise in the lower part
of the house, as if some one was effecting an en-
trance. After being fully awakened he started
to 60 down stairs, without light, and when
about half way down, he then looked into the
back parlor, and there saw, as he thought man,
sitting upon the sofa Before reaching the bot
tom of the stairs, the supposed man left and dis.
appeared. The gentleman then returned for his
pistol, and when he reached the same place the
intruder was again upon the sofa. He at once
fired his pistol, and when the smoke had cleared
away, found that the intruder still remained up
on the sofa. Upon making an examination, the
gentleman found that he had been firing at his
own shadow, it having been thrown upon the
sofa by the moonbeams through the window.
philadelphia Ledger.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball Il Mar
tin, Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mcr-
chant Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

iHENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Land Agency business, and will at
tend promptly to the payment of non-resdents
taxes; will negotiate for the purchase or sale of
Il both pine and farming lands Deeds Bonds or
mortgages, &C., executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch. Office opposite the Wash
jngton House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel,
lor at Law. All business intNsted 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??, 1854-03-22
Home home sweet, sweet home &C."

"YoUNG AMERICA, JR."-Those acquainted
with our friend, the Superintendent, cannot mis-
take the author Of the following "good 'un,"
which is told by the editor of the State Jour
nal:
Young America, Jr.-Our esteemed friend,
F. W. s., himself pretty fast man, and prom-
nent member of the Young America" School,
tells the following story as illustrative of the
progression of the age, and demonstrating that
Young America, Jr., gives promise of being. fast
er than his father; His little son, about eight
or nine years of age, made application to his
mother for a dime" Upon being put off with
some evasive answer, he reiterated the request
with great earnestness. Mrs. SIS curiosity be-
ing excited by the eagerness of the boy, she ask
ed him what he wanted it for "To buy a stand
ing collar with," was the answer. Amused at
The reply, his mother told MIN to wait till he
should be week or two older, and he should
have it. "Pshaw, Ma" says Young America,
Jr, they'll be out of fashion by that time"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

An imaginative naturalist has pictured the life
of an oyster as one Of the happiest Of destines.
lie has described him as carefully lodged in a
dwelling of pearl fed with the rich produce of
the swelling tides, growing delcstely corpulent
with luxuries which he receives by the mere
trouble of opening his mouth, soothed to sum-
Der by the gentle ripple of the waves that roll
above and around him, and cheered amid the in
tervals of his almost continuous dreams by the
consideration that his death even is to be glori-
Gus as that Of the white bull sacrificed to Jove,
or the tender virgin who saved her country by
her passage down the throat of the Minotaur.-
Faint ideas of discomfort are suggested by such
traditions as those Of the "Oyster crossed in
love; :" but on the whole, the lot of the oyster is
glorious one. He swims in sensuous para.
disc until the crash of the oyester knife comes
laundering in to put an end to his life; and then
he lies white succuent, and resigned, ready to
be offered an unrcsisting sacrifice to the CASTRO
nomic scnsibili;ics of some refined palate.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

HOYT G.. POST, Clerk of Ottawa Co. Office
over H. Grifins store, opposite the Washington
House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

M B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor mt
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of III. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

MORRIS BUCK, Physician and Surgeon
Polkton, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels
Landing, Ottawa CO., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

r.. w. DUNCAN Attorney at Law, Prosecuting
Attorney and Circuit Court Commissioner for
Ottawa Co. Office third door below the Wash.
ton House, up stairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

Perseverance is a sure way to success,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

MORRIS BUCK, County Surveyor. Residence,
Polkton, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware.
house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street..
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-22

WIN. PREUSSER, Watch Maker and Jeweler
below the Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Mich
Particular attention paid 10 repairing fine
Watches.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-01

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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-01
FROIT CALIFORNIA.
DEATH OF MRS. SUSAN BIGLER.


We take from the State journal the following
report Of the proceedings in the Senate of Calior-
MIA, on receiving intelligence of the death of Mrs.
Susan Bglor mother Of the present Governors
of that State and OfPennsylyania:
Mr.. Crenshaw gave way to Mr.. Colroth, who
rose and said
Mr.. PREsIBENT Intelligence has reached Us
this morning, that the venerated mother Of John
BPler, Governor Of California, and William Big
Ter, Governor Of Pennsylvania departed this life
in Mercer county, Pa, at the advanced age Of
seycnty-tour years. The deceased filed q large
space in the history Of her native State and was
distinguished for many graccs OF mind, attrac-
tion Of person, and true womanly heroism in the
stirring scenes OF border life. Sle was born IN
the beauitfu! valley Of the Susquchanna Lallowcd
to the recollection Of every reader Of the local his
terry of Pennsylvania, by the giltcdpen Of Camp
bell; and her family was among the few saved
from the savag massacre at Wyoming. She was
the mother of fourteen children, many Of whom
have arisen to high posts of trust and responsible
lily; and az the time Of her death she coald say
that which no other mother could declare, that
her two eldest sons were Al the same period, the
.ulcrs of two Of the most powerful States in our
| onfederacy. Mr.. President, VIII not trospass
lpon the time cf the Senate, with a recital Of the
! eminent virtues Of the deceased; they are best
! appreciated by those who knew her well, She
! vas q true Christian, = devoted mother, and
most estimable woman. As tribute Of respect
t1her memory, and as mark Of esteem to the
! living, and to the State that gave her birth, oi
which 1 am but an humble representative, beg
le;ye to olIc- the following preamble andrcsclu-
tio, and ask . unanimous approval:
WHEREAs, The painful intelligence has this
morning reached the capitol, that the aged and
yeueatcd mother ofour present Chief Magistrate,
Governor John Bigler, departed this life on the
10th uItimo, at the advanced age of II years.
Therefore,
Rescued, By the Senate, the Assembly con-
curing, that as q tribute of respect to the de-
ceased mother of the Governor Of this Slate, the
two houses do now adjourn.
The preamble and resolution were unanimous
ly adopted.
\ message having been received from the
House, informing the Senate that the Assembly
had concuIrcd, the President announced the Sen
ate adjourned until 10 o'clock on Monday.
AssEYDLT.-Sp Speaker Fairfax in the chair.
j message was received from the Senate, with
concurrent resolution for an adjournment, as
mark of respect to the memory Of the mother Of
Gov. Bigler, information ofwhose death had Lecn
received.
On motion of Mr.. Irwin, the House cOncurrcd,
and adjourned.