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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15
WHOLE NUMBER 1873.

DICKS SENTENcE-Judge Hart, in sentencing
the murderer, at Dayton, on Saturday last, said:
hWhat bloody dvyil seized upon your human
nature, God knows; but this is certain, that is
suing from your lurking place, you fell upon an
old and defenceless woman, dragged her, per-
haps, from the wagon, and with terrible force
beat her gray hairs, her face and her skull into
mere mass; that you fell upon her son, a lad
about fourteen years old; that in his young
love of life, he fled upon the wings of despair
before your uplifted and murderous weapon;
the deadly blow fell upon his tender skull, and he
was in eternity. Your motives are not reveal.
ed. That they were cruel and bloody, and
backed by purpose which no considerations of
mercy could for moment shake, is plain. There
is no assignable motive to your deed bu. an ex-
ecrable revenge. el
Francis Dick, you are guilty. Francis Dick,
you must die. 1t is the law of God; it is, and
ought to be, the law of man, the murderer shall
die. Let no hope deceive you; no hope allure
your mind from the stcadfast conviction that
your days are numbered. The sentence Of tho
Court is, that you be taken hence to the CON-
mon Jail of the county, and be safely kept; and
on the second Monday of April, 1854 (the l4th),
you be taken to the place Of execution; and
that between the hours 10 o'clock in the MORN
ing and A in the afternoon of that day, you be
hanged by the neck until dead" j
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

Too GooD TO BE LosT.-A young imam at
social party was urged to sing song. He re-
piled that he would first lell story, and then if
they persisted in their demands he would try
and execute song. When boy, he said, he
took lessons in singing, and on Sunday morning
he went into his fathers garden to practically
himself. When in full play he was suddenly
sent for by the old gentleman.
"This is pretty conduct" said the father,
"pretty employment for son of pious parents
to be saving boards on Sabbath morning, loud
enough to be heard by the neighbors. Sit down
and take your book" The young man was ex-
cused from singing the proposed song.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

IMPRESSIONS AT FIRST SIGHT-The subject
being brought up at the supper table, was get
ting " talked over" when the lady who pres-
ded over the cup and tea, said she always form
ed an idea of person at first sight, and that
the idea she founded was correct ore.
Mamma" said the youngest son in a shrill
voice. that attracted the attention of all present.
"Well, my DEAR" said the fond mother, what
do you want?
"l want to know said young America, what
you thought 'ohen you first saO me
Forest city Dem.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

A WooLLY CoNUNDRUM-The Boston Post is
deliberately held responsible for the following
melancholy instance of the pursuit of wit under
difficulties
First Darkey-Whv--" why caren't black gen.
lum make cundrums jis like white folKs?"
Second Darkey-" Wal, wal, wal, case they
can. Here me nowhere me now. Why am
why am--why am dumb man--what can't say
muffin to no b'dy--like Sentrum Dugliss! Cub
him up! Case he goes IN for Neber ash ques-
tion."
First Darkey-" The seat oh gubment II took
you TO de house OBJ informatin ef you do dat
again Sambo. Luff dem tings lone. Too much
arnin' for colored gemmen. G'way, SAM"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

PISTOL SHOOTING EXTRAoRDINARY-A most
remarkable feat at pistol shooting occurred on
Friday night, at Culum's Lake House, end of
the new Shell road, in which Capt. John Travis,
of the Pistol Gallery, in Common street, oppo-
site the City Hotel, "snufied candle" twelve
times successvely at twelve PAGES.
A bet of $500 was made that he could not do
it; but some of the Capt's friends backed him
that he could, and sure enough he drought
them out" Capt. Travis had no part of the bet
as we understand.
The agreement was, that any shot touching
the stem of the candle should be counted rs no
shot," The shooter made l3 shots-one touch
ing the stem. The twelve that snuffed the cam
die could have been covered on the iron plate
behind the candle with fifty cent piece! We
call this extraordinary shooting.
~ O. Picayuue
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

There is no reason to doubt that the northern
portion Of this territory shares in the mineral
wealth which characterizes the corresponding
belt of continent, but the fertile plains and rich
bottoms of its more southern setions will of
course, first attract and repay the emigrant.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15
LITTLE LONGLNGS.

Iwish had little wife
And owned little land,
I'd have little house upon't,
And feel little grand;
I'd want little daughter, and
Likewise little son,
And when I'd little time to spare,
I'd have little fun.
A little CLASSY lake I'd have,
Well filled with little fishes;
My little pantry shelves should shine
With little pewter dishes.
Around my cot the little birds
Should tune their little throats;
And on the little hills should frisk
My little nanny goats.
I'd lounge little after meals,
And take little ease
And if my little wife should scold,
I'd raise little breeze:
I'd let it rage a lttle-then
I'd take little "horn,"
And, little snapp'd," go out and hoe
My little field of corn.
AS should want little cash,
I'd take some little pains,
(Since every little trile helps,)
To lay up little gains;
And then I'd smile at little ills,
Avoid life's little snares,
Enjoy a little paradise,
And laugh at little cares.
These little longings, though, are vain
Yet little minds they bore;
And when little mortal gets,
He sighs for little more:
Despite the little ballad says
Or, call it little song
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

AN INGENIOUS MISUNDERSTANDING the numer-
Gus inventions which have recently been brought
before the public, is planting hoe, being a COM
mon hoe with hollow metal handle, combining
two important -lightness and
strength. The handle is to be filled with corn,
beans, or whatever seed is to be planted, and all
that is required in the use of it is TO turn a
screw which regulates the quantity of seed that
is to fall, and then slight pressure on aspiring
ball in the handle will cause the seed to drop
immediately,in front of the hoe ready for cover
ing wherever hill is wanted. The inventor is
a Mr.. G. w. Carleton.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

A letter of Fisher Ames, dated May 8, 1889,
thus describes the Inauguration of Washington,
as President Of the United States:
81 was present in the pew with the President,
and must assure you, that after making all de-
ductions for the delusiops of ones fancy in re-
gard to characters, still think Of him with more
veneration than for any other person. Time has
made havoc in his face. That and many other
circumstances not to be reasoned about, con-
spire to keep up the awe which brought with
me. lie addressed the two Houses in the Sep-
ate Chamber, it was very solemn scene and
quite of the touching kind His aspect grave,
almost to sadness, his modesty, (actually shak-
ing) his voice deep, little tremulous, and so
low as to call for close attention, added TO the
series of objects presented to the mind and over
whelming it, produced emotions of the most af-
fecting kind upon the members. II. Pigarlic
sat entranced. 1t seemed to me an alegory, in
which virtue was personiied and addressing
those whom she would make her votaries. Her
power over the heart was never greater, and the
illustration of her doctrine by her own example
was never more perfect"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

GRoANING AND CRYNG.-The introduction of
choroform and ether, with view to prevent the
pain of surgical operations, or blunt the effects
of nervous diseases, is hailed everywhere as a
great blessing to mankind This view, howev-
er, is questioned by French surgeon, who not
long since published dissertation, in which he
takes the ground that the more groaning and
crying during a painful surgical operation the
better it is for the nervous system. From the
benefit which hystercal and other nervous pa
tients derive from groaning and crying, he sup
poses that by these processes of nature the su-
perabundant nervous power is exhausted, and
the nervous system is thereby rendered calm,
and even the circulation Of the blood greatly
diminished He relates the case of man who
by means of crying and bawling reduced his
pulse from one hundred and twenty to fifty in
the course of two hours! That some patients
often have a great satisfaction in groaning, and
that hysterica patients often experience great
relief from crying, are facts which no person
will deny. AS to restless hypochondriacal sub
jects, or those who are never happy but when
they are under some course of medical dietetc
treatment, the French surgeon assures that they
cannot do better than to groan all night and cry
all day. BY following this rule, and observing
an abstemious diet, person will effectually es-
cape disease, and may prolong life to an incred-
ibe extent.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

FERRY & 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.
WM NJ. FFRRY Jr., I w. =, p.
THos. W. FERRY. ~ Ni i""i
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

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-resident's
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??, 1854-03-15

Who would entrust an important lawsuit in
the hands of drunken attorney!
Who would employ drunken clerk to trans
act his business?
Who would vote to place a.drunkard in an
important Office of trust?
Who would trust his life in The hands of
drunken physician?
Who would employ drunkard in almost any
capacity
Not even the drunkard himself
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achim. This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms well furnished, and the table
abundantly supplied with the luxuries and sub
stantials Of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

In late Abolition speech, in New York, Miss
Lucy Stone said:
"But know so well there is cotton in the
ears of men, let us look for hope in the bosoms
of women"
Won't you find cotton there, too, Miss Lucy /!
Cleveland Plaindealer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

AS Mrs. Partington and Ike were walking
along Washington street, somewhere in the
mild soldier season when men parade as the
laws of their own patriotic spirit directs, man
passed by arrayed in all the pride of gold lace
and fancy fxings-stepping off as if the whole
dignity Of the nj. V. M. was centered upon him.
Ike was a warm admirer of the military, and al
ready at times aspired to wear certain remainders
of the ancient corpora's uniform that time had
spared. "See there" said he, catching the old
lady by the shawl, and half pulling it from her
back in his earnestness, does that sodger look
any like Uncle Paul?" Such look as she gave
him. "No, DEAR" replied she sublimey, q" he is
no more like your uncle than Bogle's hyperion
fluid is like satire" Ike in his admiration for
the fine clothes didn't feel so sure about it, but
he didn't care so much about it that he lost any
appetite for the peanuts with which he was re-
calling himself as he moved along. Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

WASHINGTON no USE, By Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnshed 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??, 1854-03-15

HOPKINS &. BRO THEIRS, 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??, 1854-03-15

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired and all orders
promptly a attended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

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??, 1854-03-15

The contractors have commenced work upon
the line of the Oakland and Ottawa r. r., east
and west of Ionia. Grand Rapids Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

The Albany Evening Journal estimates the
majority in the State in favor of the canal amend.
ment at 10000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

The man whose conscience smote him, has
hadthe darn critter bound over to keep the peace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

REED. Attorney and Counsel
ler 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??, 1854-03-15

Mrs PARTMGToN's LAsT.-"So our neighbor
Mr.. Guzzel has been arranged at the bar for
drunkardice," said Mrs. Parington, and she sigh
ed as she thought Of his wife and children at
home, with cold weather close at hand and the
searching winds intruding through the chinks in
the windows and waving the curtain like banner,
while the little ones stood shivering by the faint
embers. "God forgive him and them" said she
will, tone of voice tremulous with emotion.-
" But he was bailed out" said Ike, who had de-
voureG the residue of the paragraph, and laid
the paper in pan Of liquid custard that the
dame was preparing for Thanksgiving, and sat
swinging the oven door to and fro, as if to fan
the fire that crackled and blazed within. "Bail-
ed out, was he 2" said she {" well | should think
it would have been cheaper to have pumped him
out, for when our cellar was filled, arer the city
fathers had degraded the street, We had to have
it pumped out, though there wasn'thalf so much
in it as he has swilled down." She paused and
reached upon the high shelves of the closet for
her pie plate, while Ike busted himself by tast-
ing the various preparations. The dame tho't
that was the smalestqua of cider she had ever
seen. Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

. c.. DAVIS q CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
res Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

l.. NJ. s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, 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??, 1854-03-15
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

The HOUSE NIT BIG CHIMNEY.-A few
years ago, the proceedings of the Washington
Monument Society, at Washington, received a
sudden impetus. Among other measures adop-
ted to procure sufficient funds for the compile
ton of the edfce, was that of appointing an
agent in each Congressional district throughout
the United States, who were furnished with lith-
ographs Of the future monument, which were
presented to such gentlemen as chose to sub
scribe.
One of these gentlemen called one day at the
house of very wealthy farmer, in the upper
end of Dauphn county, Pa. The whole family
were soon assembled to look at the beautiful
pictures. In the meantime the agent exerted
all his eloquence to induce the steady old Ger
nam to "plank the tin" He portrayed the SER
vices of Washington to his country he dwell
in glowing terms upon the gratitude we should
feel for them
"What is all this for?'
The agent began again:
"You know who Washington was?"
"Yes; he was the first President; he licked
the British, didn't he 2"
"Yes, that's the man and his monument is
to be erected fitting testimonial of the eter.
nal gratitude of his countrymen," etc.
The anticipated subscriber studied the plate
attentively.
WE'LL" said he, 81 won't pay anything to-
ward it; don't see no use to build house NIT
such big chimney"
The accent Immediately yamosed"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1918

OUR RELATIONS WITH JAPAN-WHAT's TO
BE DONE Now ?-According to the late news the
Emperor of Japan is dead, and ], seems that the
established law of respect to his memory re-
quires that no official intercourse should be held
with any foreign power for the space of two
years. not evenn foreign ambassador being al
lowed reception until the expiration of that
time. 0
This places our relation with Japan in very
awkward position. On the l4th Of July last,
Commodore Perry had an interview with the no.
bles of Japan, at Gore-hama, a town near Ura-
qua, on which occasion he presented his creden-
tias in great state, and a letter from President
Fillmore to the Emperor in gold box; and on
the 18th of July Commodore Perry sailed, prom
ising to call for the Emperor's answer in the
spring.
Now, what's to be done? The spring is at
hand; but the Emperor is dead, and no foreign
ambassador can be received for two years to
come. And are the great objects of Commo.
modore Perry's mission thus to be STAYED off!
The opening of the mighty trade of Japan, a
commercial treaty, and the conversion of all
those heathens-are these great objects TO be
postponed for two whole years on account of
the death of half savage, gouty old Emperor
Is Commodore Perry to be kept beating about
in the Japanese waters for two years, waiting
for an answer to the Presidents letter!
Let President Pierce write new letter, and
put in a new gold box for the new Emperor, to
be carried up to him, if necessary, at the point
Of the bayonet; and if the Emperor resists, let
Commodore Perry be instructed to annex him
and all his Islands to the United States. Let
the new Emperor understand, in three words,
that he must trade or fight. N. Y. Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

Il. X. 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. 1 feel confident
in giving entire satisfaction to those who may
favor me with their patronage. Muskegon, OF
tawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball & Mar
tin, Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chant Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

JOHN T. DAVIS Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of III. Grit.
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

: r.. M. MITCHELL e. CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants. Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos 192 and 1911 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??, 1854-03-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--lS54

WILLIAM IA TIA 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??, 1854-03-15

- VIM PREUSSER. Watch Maker and Jeweler.
below the Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. Mich.
Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Matches. ~ CO.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

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??, 1854-03-15

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??, 1854-03-15

WoMAN.--Do you love here Has she left
home, her parents, her sisters, brothers, her
friends, all, all for you-do you love her? Has
familiarity induced you to carelessness! Have
you forgotten the VOWS you made her before
heavens tribunal? Has time and the troubles
incident on all life made her physically less IA
vorable in your eyes! Have you forgotten that
her youth her hopes, her aspirations for that
sphere that all honorable women covet was
pledged to you! And have you cherished her,
and are you still to her all in all If you are,
then she is happy, and you have acted part TO
be appauded by your fellow men, and you will
receive one day your recompense of reward.
But on the other hand, have you become sati-
ated! Have you forgotten the being you swore
to cherish! Have you left her to her own re-
sources, and by your continual absence, caused
her to pine in solitude like meek, yet gentle
sufferer? If you have, remember, oh, man
you will one day pay the penalty of your neg
lect
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

MORRIS BUCK, County Surveyor Residence,
Polkton, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

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??, 1854-03-15

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co.. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

MORRIS BUCK, Physician and Surgeon
Polkton, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-15

Be honest befare you are benevolent.