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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A NOBLE INDIAN-The st. Louis Democrat
pays the following tribute to the friendly Indian
chief who fell victim to the first fire of the de-
tachment of troops recently massacred near Fort
Laramie
At the last accounts Matteiowan, who was
shot in three places, was at the point of death.
In even this brief notice of him we cannot for
bear speaking a word in his praise. We know
him we'll, and better friend the white man nev-
er had. He was brave, and gentle and kind, a
wise ruler, skilful warrior, and much respect
ed chieftain. Even in accepting his position, as
signed to him four years ago at the Treaty of
Laramie, he only consented after much persua-
sion; and then remarked, when he cid so, that
he "gave his life to the Great Spirit" So far
from any charge of treachery attaching to his
conduct, his own fate is sufficient proof of his
fidelity, and in recording it, we feel like inscrb-
ing worthy memorial of one of the most high
toned and chivalric of all the Indians whom we
have ever known. Auguste Lucen also was
one whom all who knew him will deeply lament.
A Frenchman by birth and in feeling yet an
American in his latter sympathies, he was one
of the most social, true-hearted, and generous
Of all the voyagers upon the plains. His light
and joyous humor was always the life of the
camp, and his skill as hunter supplied the choi-
cest Of game, and his quaint and glowing gos-
sip made the hour pass like dream beneath the
shadow of the mountains. But he has passed to
the land of dreams and to the "happy hunting
grounds" of which he delighted to speak, imbu.
ed as he was with the fulness of an Indians faith
May it be his lot to drink of the fresh waters OF
the new life, and may his spirit find pleasant
resting place!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

MYSTERIOUS BREAD.-Chance may involve a
seeming mystery of very awful import. Some
years ago, the town of Reading, England, was
thus bewildered. On the loaves were seen the
most mysterious signs; on one skeletons
head and cross-bones on another, the word
resurgam )" on another, the date of death was
marked in deep impressions. The loaves of
course were, by some mysterious influence,
the vehicles of solemn warning from the De-
ity.
The baker was church warden of Saint Giles I:
his oven needed flooring; and winkng at the
from the churchyard, and Herewith foored his
oven From the inscription of these stones the
loaves took their mystic impressions
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A WORD TO YOUNG MEN-Of the three modes
of using tobacco, smoking is that which seems
to have insnuated itself most extensively
among the youth of our community. Tobacco
employed in this way, being drawn in with the
vital breath, conveys its poisonous influences in
to every part of the lungs. The noxious fluid
is entanged in the minute spongy air.cells, and
has time to exert its pernicious influence on the
blood-not in vivifying, but in vitiating it. The
blood imbibes the stimuant narcotic principle
and crculates it through the whole system. 1t
produces, in consequence, febrile action in
those of delicate habits Where there is any
tendency to phthisic and the tubercular deposit
in the lungs, debility of these organs, conse-
quent on the use of tobacco in this way, must
favor the deposit of tuberculous matter, and thus
sow the seeds of consumption. This practice
impairs the natural taste and relish for food,
lessons the appetite, and weakens the powers of
the stomach. N. Y. Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

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??, 1854-10-11
GRAND HAVEN MICHIGAN WEDNESDAY, OCT II. 1854

this immense material for good defence. They
doubt at first whether the masonry can with
stand the shock of rolling fire from such a
great number of pieces of artillery, shaking to
its depths the bay. 1t appears that the means
of ventilation are so badly combined that after
small number of discharges it will be imposs-
BILE to serve the pieces and point them, because
of the smoke The costly Notifications then in
reality are but scarecrows, nothing more. But
supposing that Sebastopol were really impreg-
nable by sea, it is not doubted but that this place
can be attacked and reduced by land, without
the immense means of, defence which garnish
the bay, being Of the slightest assistance. An
English traveller who explored the Crimea during
the fall of 1862, stated at that time that the place
was entirely uncovered on the land side, and af-
frmed that crops d'armee, if disembarked in
one of the numerous bays which indent the
shore south of the city, at a few miles distant,
would infalbly sack the city, provided there
was a sufficient number Of land forces which, in
these given circumstances, would garrison Se-
bastopol. Tt is probable that the Russian gov
ernment, which is alarmed now, will not fail to
fortfy the land side; but the question is where
the troops can be obtained to run to the defence
Of Sebastopol on this side Such are the means
of defence which protect Sebastopol. 1t is nee
essary to add that the entrance of the port being
extremely contracted, there is only room for the
passage of one vessel Of the line, and that this
passage if attempted, must be effected under the
fire of 400 guns. Sebastopol is the strongest
support of the Russian power in the Black Sea.
Russia loses all her power in Asia the day the
combined fleets of France and England should
drive her from the formidable citadel where she
has been enclosed since the commencement of
hostlities
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
GIRLs.-Holmes, in one of his poems says, in
aparentical way:
MY VI"IUPttPU
Loved girls when he was young"

LoVcu girls Wnen nc was young.
No doubt of it, for Holmes is a sensible man,
and must have had a sensible grandfather All
sensible men love girls when they are young
and when they are old too. We apply the old
to them, not the girls, mind you. Girlhood is
an institution--a peculiar institutio (which as
lovers of the union we feel bound to cherish,
and as to the girls large and small, we hold that
no gentleman's family is complete without them.
Of little girls, an American poet says:
"With rosy cheeks, and merry dancing curls,
And eyes Of tender light,
o, very beautiful are little girls
And goodly to the sight"
And as to large girls--big bouncing girls
what pity it is that they must soon be women,
who are not only angels because they are girls
who by the by, are not angels either, but vastly
more charming than any we remember to have
seen in the picture of-elsewhere! Indeed they
are. Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

GLASS Blackstone Of our small city ur-
chins hearing his father read an article in the pa
per in relation to new invention of bricks OF
glass, exclaimed: "Glass bricks, know what
them is! !' "What are they? inquired one OF
the family. "Tumblers of licker" almost
shouted the juvenile. Toledo Blade.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

JUPITER AND THE SHEEP.-The sheep was
doomed to suffer much from all the animals
She came to Jupiter and prayed him to tighten
her misery. Jupiter appeared willing, and said
to the sheep,"l see, indeed, my good creature,
have made thee too defenceless. Now choose
in what way may best remedy this defect
Shall furnish thy mouth with terrible teeth,
and thy feet with claws 2"
"Ah! no." said the sheep, 81 do not wish TO
have anything in common with the beasts of
prey"
"Or," continued Jupiter, shall infuse poison
into thy spittle!"
"Alas !" replied the sheep, the poisonous SER
pents are so hated"
"What then shall do? Twill plant horns in
thy forehead, and give strength to thy neck"
"Not so, kind father might be disposed to
butt like the he-goat."
"And yet" said Jupiter, "thou must thyself
be able to injure others, if others to be aware
Of inuring thee"
"Must 2" sighed the sheep; 90, then kind
father let me be as am. For the ability to in
jure will excite, fear, the desire. And it is bet
ter to suffer wrong than to Go wrong"
Jupiter blessed the good sheep, and from that
time forth, she forgot to complain.
Lessing's Fables
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

The GRAvE.-It buries every error--covers
every defect-extinguishes every resentment.
From its peaceful bosom spring none but fond
regrets and tender recollections. Who can look
down upon the grave of an enemy, and not feel
compunctious throb that he should have war
red with the poor handful of earth that lies moul-
dering before him! Irving.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

UTILITY OF ADvERTIsING.--Men of business
are hardly aware of the immense change which
a few years have wrought in the power Of the
public press. As general rule, an advertise
ment in paper now will meet the eyes of four
to ten times as many persons as like announce
ment would have done twenty years ago. 1t is
easy to place one where it will meet the eyes of
one hundred thousand persons in two days, or
by using half dozen papers to challenge the
attention of half million of persons. When
it is practicable to attain such publicity at the
cost Of few dollars, and when some actually
do obtain it, how can those who neglect it ex-
pect to build up new business? An old one
may subsist, until its customers gradually drop
off by death or removal; but he who would
build up business now, must be like the
times" and improve the advantages it offers
Foremost among these is the facility now so
cheapy afforded for general advertising. To
neglect it is like resolving never to travel by
steam or communicate by telegraph. 1t is to
close ones eye to the light, and insist on living
in perpetual darkness. An individual may do
this at his own cost but community, a class,
will never act insaney and he who neglects
the advantages of advertising, not only robs him
self of his advantages, but he bestows the spoils
on his wiser rival.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions, Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines Perfumery, &c, &C., at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

"Perpetual complaints" to use the simile of
an old writer, care like unto new cart, which
creaks and cries, even while it has no burden
but its own wheels; whereas, that which is long
used, and well oiled, goes silently away with a
heavy load"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Galantry has arrived at such pass out west,
that when young lady sneezes, all the male BIZ
peds give her three cheers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

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
stantals of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

Cracks in stoves may be stopped with CON-
position of wood ashes and common salt made
into paste with little water-the effect be-
ing the same whether the stove is hot or cold.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

HORAC 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??, 1854-10-11

He who betrays anothers secrets because he
has quarreled with him, was never worthy of
the sacred name of friend; breach of kindness
on one side will not justify breach of trust on
the other. Channing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

WASHING TON HOUSE, 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??, 1854-10-11

HOPKINS 4. BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
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??, 1854-10-11

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??, 1854-10-11

Promises made in time of afflictien require a
better memory than people commonly possess.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

,CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor 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??, 1854-10-11

al would advise you to put your head into
dye-tub it's rather red," said a joker to sandy
haired girl. al would advise you to put yours
into an oven, it's rather SOFT" said Nancy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

The woman who marres man because ne IS
"good match," need not be surprised II she
should find him to be a" Lucfer."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

l.. M S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce
res 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??, 1854-10-11

One Of our auctoneers advertises large lot
of " second hand ladies' dresses for SALE"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

JOHN It. DAV VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

G. DAVI g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce
ries, Provisions Hardware, Crockery, Boots ant
Shoes &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

"Tom, who did you say our friend B, marri'
ed?'
"Well, he married forty thousand dollars
forget her other name"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

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
figure. Cash advances made on consignments.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. Il. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

GILBERT & CO.. Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber.
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A. b. BID WE'LL 8- 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??, 1854-10-11

FERRY 8' SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

VIM. Preusser, A. Preusser, NJ. III. AIlarSit.
VIM PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers, Jewellers, and dealers in Musical Instru-
ments. Particular attention paid to repairing
fine Watches. Monroe street, Grand Rapids
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

A. w. SQUIE.R, Physician and Surgeon, Steels
Landing Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

r.. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point. Ottawa Co., Mich Rooms at l.. M. 5.
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11

mr. b. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of H. Grifins store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-11
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

WILLIAM HA TIA VA 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??, 1854-10-11

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.
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-11

bined fleets, ere this, have entered the
Black sea-. and it was generally believed
that, unless the Eastern difficulty was
speedily arranged. the war would forth
with become general. and, perhaps all
Europe be involved in it.
tCossACKs AND OTHER CHRISTIANS IN
THE TURKISH SERv1cE.-It appears that
the enthusiasm OF the Sultan's army is
still undimiuished From different parts of
the empire his subjects volunteer as soldiers
and desire to aid in supporting his cause
For the first time since great many
years, the Porte has accepted Of and formed
two regiments of Christian troops. These
arc COssacks from tho district Of d obraia,
in the province Of Silistria, situated in the
northeastern part of Roumelia. between
the mouth of the Danube aud the shore of
the Black sea. Il is sail that these Cos.
sacks came from the banks Of the Dnieper,
in South Russia. and were there known as
the ZaPorozi. During the troubles which
then existed between the Gear and the
and the Sultan, (from 1910, they either
took an open part in favor ofthe latter, or,
by their neutrality, became suspected.
and were consequently the object of the
persecution Of the Czar. The Don Cos
sacks, on the contrary, remained faithful
to Russia. Since their settlement in Tur-
key, they have been. much increased in
number by deserters from the Russian
army, and by other Russian refugees.
Besides these Cossack regiments, it is said
that the Maronite and Druse conscripts
expected from Syria, will also be formed
into detached Christian (and Druse) reg
iments. This is peculiar feature in a
war undertaken by Russia, for the pro-
fessed purpose of relieving the Greeks
and other -Mussclmcn from the
Turkish thraldom. The Cossacks have
always paid mere nominal ard triAinp
capitation tax to the government, on the
condition that, in case of need, their SER
vices should be called upon for the army.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-11

=, New Yong, Dec. 27.-At an early
hour this morning, during the prevalence
of strong northwest wind, fire. broke
out in Treadwell'so extensive cracker ba-
kerry establishment, on Front street near
Peck Slip, and in q short time extended
to South street, laying waste a vast
amount Of valuable property. Seven
wholesale establishments were completely
destroyed. Several other buildings were
greatly damaged. Mr.. Newman, former
ly Of Baltimore, is among the sufferers.
The flames communicated, by the aid
of strong wind, to several of the most
valuable ships in port. Among them
D, nald Mc'Kay's mammonth ship, the
Great Republic. Her rigging first took
the flames then extended over the no,
BILE ship with Alarming rapidity, and in a
short time, despite every exerLion, she
was burned to the waters edge, and scut-
tied, but the water WAS too shallow to allow
Of her to be sunk. Her cargo consisting
of a vast amount of flour. wheat, corn,
beef, DC, will be saved in damage
stale.
The Great Republic was an entirely
new vessel, and the largest sailing mer-
ChuIIIC GIdlL IL IS SaIu III Inc "OHlU. IL
was stated only few days since that a
Baltimore house had offered to purchase
her from her owner, Mr.. Mckay, for 500, =
600 more than her original cost. She re-
Gently came from Boston (where she was
built at COST Of $500. 900, 20 New York,
to lead for Liverpool and Australia. The
insurance on the ship and freight money
is as follows: In'Boston 500, 900 New
York 1925. 600, and in philadelphia $780,
600, which it is supposed, will cover the
loss of her owners.
While the Great Republic was on fire,
the flames communicated to the ships Jo-
seph Walker, White Squall, Red Rover,
and De Witt Clinton, presenting a scene
at once awful and grand, which was wit
pesscd by thousands of spectators, while
the fremen nobly battled with the devour-
ing element.
The great loss among the shipping was
owing to the low tide, which prevented
their being lowed out promptly beyond
reach of the flames. 1t was late in the
day before the progress of the flames was
stopped. The entire loss will reach S.
600, 900, and some of the insurance offices
are severe sufferers.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-01-11

Spiritual Huppinss.-The Last WOuder.
We have an acquaintance, an excellent
and sensible fellow generally, but almost
as strongly affected by the medium bust
uess as his honor Judge Edmonds. Cur
friend. whom for the nonce we shall desig
nate as H. some time ago lost much valu-
ed, handsome, and intelligent dog. Long he
grieved over poor Carlos death, the faith
full friend of many years. A week or two
since, a circle of Mediums met at his
house, and poor H., still thinking Of Carlo
in the course of experiment, requested to
know ofthe best medium present, "whether
the spirits Of departed animals might be in
duced to answer" The experiment was
made and sure enough the table began to
move expressing its readiness to reply
"Butif this be the spirit ofmy dog" says
II. CHOW will know him? can only re-
cognize Him by his bark p "True," re
piled the medium, "but the table cannot
bark, as the bark was taken off the wood
before the table was made '1But will
Carlos spirit answer i'll another way ?"-
In another instant one end Of the table
(which was a part that turned down) be-
gan to wng violently, the table began to
move at Ii dog trot straight toward the
door-post, there raised one leg, and -,
H. was convinced that this 1Cas the spirl
Of Carlo.