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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

The WRITTEN LANGUAGE OF CHINA.-The
language of China is understood throughout
the remote regions of the eastern world, when
Written, just as the Arabic numerals are alike in
all the languages Of Europe. A man from the
province of Foucha would not understand a
word of the spoken language of Nankn; jap
anese could not make himself understood to q
Chinese; and an inhabitant of Forlnosa could
do nothing with an inhabitant of Siam; but the
moment they took pen in hand and wrote the
sign which conveyed the idea, then all became
perfectly ineligible. DIR. Bowring, the other
day, showed some friends Chinese newspaper,
which conld be read by 5OO,O0O,OOO of human
beings, though not more, perhaps, than 100000
600 could understand the spoken language of
each other. London Inquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

In the government of France there are en-
ployed over half million of persons. Minis
ters of justice 1000; do. of foreign affairs 632;
do. of public instruction $4,000; DO interior
$4,000; do agriculture and public works lO,-
600; do. war 10000; do navy 10000; do. fl
nance $4,000. The men attached to the high.
ways of France, and amounting to $4,000, are
not included.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

Madame Jenny Lind Goldschmidt appeared in
concert at Dresden, on the 26th ult., for the
first time in many months. One of her pieces,
the cradle song of Tauber, was encorcd. The
critic of the National Zeitung says that her
voice has lost much, especially in the middle
notes, and is no longer what it once was"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

The most decided case of nativeism we have
recently known, is that of person in this city
who was asked to attend the Pilgrim Ball at
Plymouth, on the 22d ult. He replied that she
was not going forty miles to attend celebration
in honor of the arrival of parcel of foreigners"
Boston Transcript
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

HOPKINS &. BROTHERS, 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??, 1854-01-11

Jim" said one fast man yesterday to another.
sit is reported that you left the east on account
of your belief" "How," replied Jim, fattered
by the remark; hows that ?'" why police of
ficer told me that you believed everything you
saw belonged to you, and as the public didn't,
Won left
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

The present season has been the healthiest
known in California since the discovery Of gold
within her borders. There is very little sick
ness in any portion Of the State. On the first
of November the weather throughout the State
was clear and pleasant, and there was no pros
pect of the early commencement of the rainy
season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

SPIRITUALlsM-There is spiritualized, mag
netic spring in the neighborhood Of jamestown,
in the county of Chautauque, the wonderful
properties Of which have attracted to its vcini-
tv numbers of the votaries of spiritual rapping-
ISM The propretors of the spring are of course
reaping rich harvest out of the benightcd crea-
lures whom they manage to draw to the spot.
Latterly they have extended their operations,
and advertise the properties of the spring to
cure all diseases of mind and body as follows
"Cases will be described by sending lock of
hair, or the handwriting Of the invalid for
which, with the prescription, two dollars will be
charged"
We know not whether to smile or sigh at
such an exhibition of gross superstition and
shallow humbug in the nineteenth century. A
gentleman in this vicinity informs us that some
time since he forwarded rs per request, "a lock
of his hair" to the address of the advertisers,
and received back full description of his own
diseases. He was suffering, so said the oracle
Of the spring, under depression of spirits, in
consequence Of the loss of the partner Of his
life; but she sent him word through this medi-
um not to pine for her loss, as she was happy in
the spirit world. The oracle also described mi
nutely the poor sufferers feelings and symp-
toms, and phial of the water and small pow
der, were the "value received" for the fee which
he had incosed in his communication. AS our
friend is burly, ed-faced, beef-eating beer
drinking bachelor, and as the lock of hair was
not from his own head, but from an old wig in
BARRIERS shop in this city, he declares his con-
victon that the spring, spirits and all, are eyre.
gious humbugs. And we believe he is more
than half correct. Buff. Com Adv.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

WASHINGTON 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??, 1854-01-11

Speaking of the mining prospects for gold in
Franklin Co., Maine, the Portland Advertiser
says that the original discoverer of the gold con-
templates mining with 80 hands the coming sea-
son. 1t is rumored that $500 of gold has been
taken from the mines the past season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

PROFIT OF LlTIGATIoN-At the present term
of the Monmouth Court in New Jersey, there
was a case decided between Mr.. Lewis and a
Mr.. Pitcher on suit of trespass. There was a
disputed tract Of land about three feet broad at
one end, and running down to point at the
other, the value, of which was variously estima.
ted at from one shilling to fifty dollars. The
jury brought in their verdict finding the defend
ant guilty of trespass to the amount of two hun
dred dollars and costs, thus illustrating the prof
its of litigation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

A judgment for f6O0 has been rendered
against Quebec merchant named Seymour for
speaking disrespectfully of Miss Ferguson
who was trying to court one of his clerks.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

The WARD CAsE.--The Wards, who murder
ed Professor Butler, at Louisville, KY, have OBJ
tanned change Of venue from four different
counties, on account of supposed prejudice
against them. They are now upon trial in Har.
din county.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

A MODEL DAIRY MAIp.-Mrs Long, the ven.
erable mother of Col. Holloway, of York, Liv-
ingston county, has made cheese" every sum.
mer, save one, for seventy.fve years-and good
cheese, too. Albany Eve. Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all or ders
promptly tended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

UGLY VS.. UGLY-In the eastern part of Del
aware county, there resided man named B,
now justice of peace, and a very sensible man,
but by common consent the ugliest looking in
dividual in the whole country, being long, gaunt
sallow, and awry, with gait like kangaroo.
One day he was a hunting, and on one of the
mountain roads he met man on foot and alone,
who was longer, gaunter, uglier by all odds,
than himself. He could give the esquire" fifty,
and beat him. Without saying word, B
raised his gun and deliberately leveled it at the
stranger. "For Gods sake don't shoot" shout
ed the man in great alarm. "Stranger," replied
Bel swore ten years ago that if ever met
man uglier than was, I'd shoot him, and you
are the first one I've seen" The stranger, after
taking a careful survey Of his "rival" replied
Wal, if / look worse than you do, shoot, don't
want to live any longer!'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

FERRY g. 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., ,r p.,
THos w. FERRY. ~ " INN -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

"Two OF TRADE" &c.-Lola Montez is
engaged in training grizzly bear in California
If she succeeds, Bruin should return the compli-
ment and try his "hand" at tanning her.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

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??, 1854-01-11

c. DAVIS & CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Provisions, Hardware Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, By Herman Jo-
achim. This House is pleasantly 81 situated with
abundantly supplied with the luXures and SUBJ
stantials of life
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

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-resdents
taxes; VIII 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??, 1854-01-11

L. M. 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??, 1854-01-11

PANAMA RALRoAD.-The chief engineer of
this road has made report of its operations for
the year ending in November last, from which
we learn 234 miles were finished at that time,
and that, by the lst of January, 81 miles would
be completed, leaving only Is miles unfinished,
on which the work is going on rapidly. This
road will be of incalcu!able advantage to the
commerce of the world, and its importance may
be judged of from the fact that there will short
ly be eight lines Of European and American
steamers connecting with it on the Atlantic side,
and five lines connecting with the Pacific termi-
nus, from California, Valparaiso, Australia, sc.
1t will probably bring the bulk of the trade of
Great Britain with her Australian possessions
to that route as q direct line from Milford Ha-
ven to Sidney passes through the Isthmus along
the route of the railroad.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

Who WILL FOLLOW HTM!-The r. l. Temper
ance Advocate concludes an article on Hon. f..
A. Hannegan's murder Of brother-in-law in a
drunken braw as follows:
"Now, young man, see what genteel tipping
has done for Edward A. Hannegan. Was he a
weak-minded man? Will you CALI him fool,
and then follow his footsteps! You have friends
around you--so had he. You have talents-he
was brilliant. You have pride-he stood in the
halls of Congress, and in the halls of Emperors;
was honored at home and bowed to abroad
You have selfrespect-he had so much that he
killed brother who insuted him. But neither
talent, nor firmness, nor self-respect nor pride,
nor friends saved him; and all these will not
save you, if you defy fate by tampering with the
wine cup. Dash it down, as you would avoid
the pangs which shoot now, like winged ser.
pents Of fire, through poor Hannegan's heart.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

The Cleveland Plain Dealer states that the
Grand Jury has found bills of indictment against
Matt Ward and Robert ]. Ward, for the murder
of Butler, the schoolmaster. We have not seen
the statement elsewhere, but it ought to be true
and probably is so. Buffalo Express.
1t was our pleasure to know these two young
men, and when we knew them, there was not
two in the city of Louisville whose promise was
fairer or prospects brighter than theirs to be-
come men of usefulness and ornaments to soci-
ETY.. Blessed with q fortune, and everything to
make life happy. they had nothing more to wish
for in this world. How changed the scene! =
Now common felons worse-murderers-
which, doubtless, they will have to pay the full
penalty of the law. What a commentary upon
the barbarous custom ofdueling-but for which
they would never have murdered poor Butler
a principle they were taught in their infancy was
right What sad teaching it has proved for
them. We ought not, but we do pity them.
Detroit Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

GILBERT g. CO.. Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, dealers in Dry Goods,
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Crockery and Stone
Ware, Hardware, Groceries, Provisions and Ship
Stores, Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, &c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 194 South Water Street.
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
hgure. Cash advances made on consignments
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

,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??, 1854-01-11
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--lS54

WILLIAM IA TIA IVA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. F. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-01-11

L. Il. DEVELLY. Tailor and Cutter. The SUBJ
scriber has opened his shop, and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens of Mus
kegon and vicinity who in want Of first
rate garment, good and stylish. 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??, 1854-01-11
WHOLE NUMBER 129.


LoNGEvITY.-The Boston Journal in an arti-
Gle on long life, says Cases of remarkable Ion
gevity are not confined to any particular nation
or country. The majority of instances however
occur in cold and temperate climates. Heat
seems to relax and enfeeble the body In proof
OF this, it is stated that when an order was issued
by Kien Long, the Emperor Of China, in the
year 1884, that all the old men of the Empire
should be assembled before him, out of the en-
tire population of his vast dominion, exceeding
200,OOO,00O individuals, only four could be
found whose ages exceeded 100 years. In the
colder country of Norway, of 6,929 persons who
were buried in l76l, sixty had attained the
age of 100; and in Russia out of 100000 who
died in 1901, ZIG were 100 years of age, and 22O
above it. Temperate climates, however, are the
most favorable for longevity; and the climate
of the British Isles can produce more instances
of longevity in proportion to their population
and extent, than any other country in the world
The following is list of those individuals who
are known to have lived in modern days to an
age of $50 years and upwards Peter Tortin,
aged lS5, born in Hungary. died l724 Gilmour
McCrain, aged lsO, Isle of Jura. Louisa Truxo,
aged l75, South America, died 1880 Henry judi
kins, aged l69, Yorkshire, England, died 1910.
Thoms Parr, aged l52, Shropshire, England, di-
ed 1884 James Bowles, aged l52, Warwick
shire, England, died 1855. Francis Carsist aged
$50, Yorkshire, England, died 1887.
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-30
CLEARFIELD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3Ols54

galows was not in sight, but the fatal cart
would pass close. 1t came on nearer,
nearor--more like a triumph, that dismal
sight, than human fellow man Fastening
to eternity.
She cIenched her hands and rose up,
straining her fair white throat TO catch a
view of the criminal. Yes, there he was,
dressed gaiy, The ominous nosegay Haunt
ing in his breast, dull despair in his heart
reaching from thence to his face. As the
train passed Favia's window, by chance
he raised his hot benred eyes they rested
on his bride, his pure virgin wife. The
wrotched man uttered yell ofogony, and
cast himself down on the boards ofthe We
hice, She continued gazing, the smile
frozen on her face, her eyes CLASSY, mo.
tionless, fixed.
They never recovered their natural in
telli@nce. Fixed and stony, they bore
her, stricken lamb, from the dismal scene.
He's old father watched for days by her
bedsSc, eagerly waiting Tor n ray of light
a tolen of sense, or sound. None came.
She iod been stricken with cniaepsy, and
1t was blessing when the enchainod spirit
was nIeased from its fraiI habltation, when
the 'ure soul was permitted to take its
fight happier regions. Poor Mr.. Hard.
cour sank shortly alter into state OF
CHILDISH imbeciity, and soon father and
dauhter slept in one grave,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-30

"Hayfas you WISH" said the gomb.
Ter, as hebrew Off his coat.
Bowie iced his hand behind the back
ol his necbsnd drew forth huge Bowie.
knlle. Plapg it between his teeth, he
threw oil hI-oat and rolled up his shirt
sleeves.
81 lam READY he said in a clear, ring.
ing tone.
$50 am - t,laimed the gambler.
Three cheers ,r Bowie were given by
The crowd. BowI'miIed, while the gamb.
ler on ms lee'h W, rage.
"Make room l,e,'' said Bowie; 81
can't light without clear field. Come,
Mr.. McMUllen, are n ready ~
eyes l'' cried the ,mblcr
Bowie raised his kCe high above his
head, and sprang upoaim. Both strug.
gled for an instant, anlhen fell 10 the
floor. They rolled or The deck. the
crowd making way forSem. until they
reached the railing. Suenlv. a stream
Of blood flowed from theambler's rieht
arm, and he uttered a cryt main. Sill
however, he did not reeat his hold
Again they rolled over, anegain Bowie
plunged his knife into his ar Suddenly
each released his hold Of thoher. anc
sPranS to his leet. Win The ickness o
lightning the gambler changcDhis knife
from his right hand TO his left, ID sprane
towards Bowie. Bowie met him ,lf way
and drawing back his arm, he plIo oed hi.
knife into his body; the gamblers!d U;
his hands, dropped his knife and spgcr
ed back. Bowie followed him step Bslep
still plunging his knife into his body A
the fifth blew the gambler fell dead.
"It is over," | said, drawing a q.
breath. Il
"Genlemen," said Bowie, placing
right foot upon the gamblers breast a
half extending his right hand, this m
insuied me, and slew him. If any o
wishes to avenge his death, let him ST
out.-M Y. Dutchman.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-30
VOLUME 3.
From The Mark Lane Erpre,.
CHIMES FOR THE TIuES.
ny wILDrAM LYLE.

M WlLbiAM LYLE,
BE ye not jealous over-mch.
But hope and time viii make Won beiter
1here IS faith care cannot touch.
which leaves the soul without fetter
Oh it is but sorry creed
40 look for nothing but deceivinp--
10 meet Kindness in your need.
With a smile of misbelieving
Ihe tide Of i'll is not so strong,
Aan loves not always wrath and wrong.
1t cannot be that every heaR
IS steeled so much against It's neichbor.
No. eaeh with reason play his part,
p ana irult will spring from out The labor,
ir0gressing still liie's journey through.
be just and kind towards your follow
remembering whate'cr you DO,
Ihat duty spreads the smoothett nillov.
Ana no'er the hand of friendship spurn.
Dut trusL and man will trust in turn.
some men there be who deem il good
IN trado to overreach a brother;
ana some who would not though hev cor,d
Upraise hand to help another.
ahey deem It not though conyulsbps vido
May show the earth by danger bakcn
That still Of hearts unjust throurbnridc
dark and true account is tako,
kingdoms may quake and thrones NAV fall
But God is looking over all. '"'''
Oh JOIN not then tho strifes of mn,
But hourly show by waxing kindC.
Ahat ye nave reached the moment When
reason no more is growing blindr
anu lleugh ye hope that time shoun Weld
change for each benighted nati,n,
seek not at first so wide field
To fling the seeds Of reformation .
~ Dnt sow them first in hearts at homo
Ihen trust in God and f,sit viii conc.