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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

DIFFICULTY IN SOUTHWEST MIssoURI.-Mr. BRYANT
the u s. Marshal for the district of Missouri has return
ed to Jefferson City without having been able
the wrts for the apprehension Of number Of persons
Southwest Missouri who were engaged in cutting and
destroying the valuable timber upon the Government
lands in that region The Marshal resisted by the
trespassers and their friends 1t supposed the matte,
will come before the Grand Jury of the United States Dis
trct Court now sitting in Jefferson City, for investigation
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

The wisdom of the injunction uttered by Samuel Weller
senior beware of vidders" is exemped by the case
Of youth nineteen years Of age, described as slim built
and Of eeminate appearance who is in Kings coun-
ty Jail for having two wives than the law allows
His three wives were widows, aged respectively thirty
forty and fortyve years The first wife is trying to
procure BAIL the second is prosecuting him. and the third
Is repining because Of his absence He alleges that in
each case the widow was the aggressor.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

How STEAM EXPLOSIONS MAY OocUR.-A young man
about Is years of age went into factory in this city
an apprentice. He first put to take care Of the
boiler and person set to teach him. After four
days instruction he the sole conductor engineer.
He acted about six months in that capacity He was
never inside factory BEFORE from farm in Ire
land few months previously, and the steam power was
sufficient to carry machinery that employed between hr
ty and forty men.-Hartford Courant -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18
PROM THE NEW YORK COURIER OF MARCH Is.

!
In framing the customhouse regulations the Spanish
officials did not it seems, anticipate that vessels sailing
regular packets between port and another in the
United States would touch the way at one Of the
ports Of Cuba, for cannot find clause to meet the
Of the Black Warrior The custom-house regula-
items prescribe that
Every master of vessel is bound to have on his
rival ready for delivery to the boarding officers OF the
revenue two manfests containing detailed statement
Of his cargo and in the act Of handing them over has to
write thereon the hour when he delivered them, taking
that they be countersgned by the boarding officers
Within twelve hours from that time he make any al
teraton he peases in the manifests deliver In
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

PoLITIos IN IowA-The Wing State Conven.
ton of Iowa met at Davenport on the 9Th instant
and put in nomination the following ticket for State
officers at the approaching election;
JAMES w. GRIMES, for Governor; SIMON WATERS, fol
Secretary Of State; ANDREW j. STEVENS for Auditor Of
State ELHALET PRICE, for Treasurer Of State JAMES
w. SEsNET, for Attorney General.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

CoNNExIoN OF ST. PAUL WITH LAKE SUPERIoR.-We
learn from the Minnesota Pioneer that intercourse
has sprung up and is rapidly increasing between ST. Paul
and Lake Superior The distance from Fon du Lac at the
western extremity of the Lake. to ST. Paul. might with
good common road says the Pioneer be travelled
in five days at most, perhaps in two three From New
York to Fon du Lac the time and freight about the
same to Chicago the distance andfaces of navigation
to the head of Lake Superior and to that Of Lake Mch
gan not being materially different.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

The Captain-G General Of Cuba has published de-
forbiddng the ignoring of dances, songs, and
other theatrical representations for says the Decree
although it may appear that the public desire the repe-
ton it isn reality not the case it is only few bolster
Gus fellows generally who from desire to make loud
noise, "encore."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

There was not in those
days any such regulation as
the 0ne-hour rule.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-18

The speeches of the mem.
bers were made at different
periods of time, and all add.
ed up after the vote.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
MEMORY WHILE DROWNING.

One of the most singular features in physio-
ogy is the fact which is perfectly notorious that
the faculty OF memory acquires an activity and
tenacity, in case OF persons about being drown
ed, which it never exhibits under ordinary cir
cumstances. An accident occurred some weeks
since at New York, which threw a number of
persons into the North River. Among others
were Mr.. - and his sister, the first named
editor of a weekly paper in Philadelphia. They
were both saved. Mr.. - describes the SEN
sation while uuder the water, and in drowning
condition, to be pleasant and peculiar 1t SEEM
ed to him every event in his life crowded into
his mind at once. He was sensible of what was
occurring, and expected to drown, but seemed
only to regret that such an item" as his sensa-
tions would make should be lost
In noticing this statement in an exchange,
am reminded of the incident which, dissmlar
as it is to those just related in its general fea-
lures, had the same remarkable awakening of
the memory, which some cases sometimes en-
hibt. ! can vouch for the truth of what fol-
lows, as well as testify to vivid recollections in
my own case, when exposed to the hazards of
drowning, reproducing in few moments the
events OF my entire past life.
Some years since held bond against B,
for several hundred dollars, having some time to
run. AT its maturity he had put it away so
carefully that he was unable to find it. Every
search was ffuitless. He only knew that it had
been paid or traded away In this dilemma he
called on B, related the circumstances of its dis
appearance and proposed giving him receipt
as an offsett or rather an indemnifying bond
against its collection, if ever found.
To his great surprise, b not only refused to
accept the terms of meeting the difficulty, but
positively denied owing him anything, and
strongly intimated the presence of fraudulent
design on the part Of A. Without.legal proof
and therefore without redress, he had to endure
both the loss of his money and the suspicion Of
dishonorable intention in urging the claim
Several years passed away without any change
in the nature OF the case or of its facts above
given, when one afternoon, while bathing il
James river, either from inability TO swim, oil
cramp, or some other cause, was discovered to
be drowning. He had sunk and risen several
times, and was floating away under the water
when he was seized and drawn to the shore
The usual remedies were applied to resuscitate
him, and although there were signs Of life, there
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
I WILL LOVE THEE NO LONGER.


BY ELLEN. -tr .es
The last tie is severed that bound me to thee;
The fatal word spoken, and now am free.
No more will l cherish my first young love-dream.
could wish it would perish with the things that
had been.
What though have loved thee it matters not
now, It -
Though I've twined thy fair locks and pressed thy
warm brow,
Though my heart has beat high whenever thou
was near,
And rejoiced in the presence of one that was dear.
Gone, gone is that love dream, too speedily gone,
Like dew drops before the warm sun it has flown
Yet never will pursue it, nor bid it return,
While the life-bood flows freely through this vital
urn
Didst thou think I would weep, and mourn DER
thy wrong!
Ddst thou think was weak? Then know am
strong.
will live, love, and be happy as happy can be-
Though the last tie is severed that bound me to
thee.
The world will look proudly on thee, and bless
thee,
Thy friends greet thee warmly. and fair ones ca
ress thee,
Yet they never will dream when they meet with
''proud Ellen,"
That beneath the cold smile warm, sad heart is
swelling.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
A WALK IN THE WOODLAND.

walked in the woodland at the close Of the day,
Where the wild birds were sporting and singing
so gay,
Where nature was wreathng flowers, rich and fair
And they sweetly were breathing on the cool cve-
ming air.
Now the woodland was dccked in gorgeous array
And Flora as if conscious of her power to display
Peerless beauty, nodded pretty at the soft, balmy
breeze
As it lazily swayed the tall forest trees
The retiring sun decked the woodland with gold
my heart was in rapture such scene to behold, }
He smiled on the earth, with such sweet, mellow
light,
l am sure he was bidding the world good night.
Now the dew drops are falling in copious showers,
To revive and brighten springs garland offowers,
And far away in the distance, both plaintive and
shr
A nocturnal voice echoes the whippowil, whippo-
viii. .
Adieu to the woodland so calm and serene,
The night shades are falling upon it / ween
l will leave it to slumber in silence, alone,
Without an intruder, and wander towards home.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

KEEPING THE TEETH CLEAN-Microscopi
examinations had been made of the matter de-
posted on the teeth and gums of more than
forty individuals, selected from all classes of
society, in every variery of bodily condition, and
in nearly every case animal and vegetable par
esities in great numbers had been discovered.
Of the animals parasites there were three or
four species and Of the vegetable one or two.
In fact, the only persons whose mouths were
found to be completely free from them, cleansed
theirteeth four times daily, using soap once. One
or two ofthese individuals also passed thread
between the teath to clean them more efecually
In all eases the number of the parasites was
greater in prodortion to the neglect Of clean
liness; the effect of the application of various
agents was also noticed Tobacco juice and
smoke did not impair their vitality in the least.
The same was also true Of the chlorine tooth
wush, Of pulverized bark, Of soda, ammonia,
and various other popular detergents. The ap-
plcation OF soap, however, appeared to destroy
them instantly. We may hence infer that this
is the best and most proper specific for cleans
ing the teeth. In all cases where it has been
tried, it receives unqualified commentator.
1t may also be proper to add, that none but
the purest white soap, free from all discolora-
ton, should be used. Germantown Tel
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
For the Grand River Times.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I am a stranger to you, but not
to your paper. | have been acquainted with 1t ev-
er since 1t made its appearance. NowI do not
pretend to be poetess though Iwrite poetry
sometimes. If you think these pieces send you
worthy, would like to see them in the Times II
not, please give them warming in the fire and
forget that you have received them.
Woodland, Ottawa Co., June 3, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

YOUNG AMERICA IN PANTALETs.-fterel Is
part of letter received by a friend from
daughter, nine years DID, who is now at board
ing school placed there because she was one
of those who know TOO much to stay at home
My dear Father IL was very glad to hear
from you, and hear you was well; but was not
a bit glad to hear that mother had baby, because
it was boy. ! should be very glad if 1t were
a little girl, but hate boys worse than ever
Now am going to tell you what you ought to
name him. / am going to choose a hOmey
name, because don't think boys ought to have
pretty names, Boys are squealing all the time.
You don't have one minutes peace while there
is boy baby in the house; but when you have
baby sister in the house, you never hear it cry.
Name him Peter; That is good enough for a
boy. You must excuse me for writingso much
about boys; the reason | write SO much about
boys is because don't like them" ~.
Don't you think she bids fair to be perfect
Woman's Rights woman!
GRATEFUL YOUNG AMERIcA.-A day or two
since, an adventurous boy, numbering some ten
summers, undertook to scull skff across the
Ohio, from Cincinnati to Covington. When
little over half his voyage had been accomplish
ed German gentleman standing on the Ken
lucky side saw the fra bark capsize and the boy
struggling in the angry tide. In moment ne
divested himself of his coat and boots, and
plunged into the stream TO the youths assis-
tance. He reached him just as he was sinking
the last time, and caught the youngster by the
head. on which the latter seized him by the arm,
and for moment both were in danger of being
lost. Happily the gentleman possessed great
presence Of mind, and gave the boy sudden
kick, the effect Of which caused him to release
his hold, and enabled his preserver to bring him
safely to shore. Again on dry land, Young
America shook himself like a true water dog,
and turning to his preserver, said in emphatic
tones What the ID did you kick me for, you
id old Dutchman
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

HABITS OF THE NICE YOUNG MAN.--Attends
evening parties-and hands round the mullins.
Smiles if he burns his fingers with the kettle.
Plays the flute. Sings" Do you love me now
as then 2" Parts his hair in the middle. Takes
an umbrella with him to an evening party
Wears goloshcs after dusk. He has secret
passion for cruel. Writes acrostics, and con-
tributes to ladies albums. Curls his whiskers.
Is the /" Hon. Sec" to the "Ladies Benevolent
Mangle Distribution Society" Keeps cat and
a regular account of his daily expenses. His
greatest pleasure is to attend a meeting at Exc
ter Hall, and his next greatest pleasure is to
have his name mentioned "among those whom
we observed on the PLATFORM ETC., etc. His
fondest tie, next to an aged grandmother, is
that of his white neck cloth. Can hum the
overture to Der Freischutz. Carries pin cush.
on and acidulated drops about him, and is nev-
er unprovided with scent bottle for fear of ac-
cident Goes out in cab. Doesen't smoke.
Helps mammals shawl on with the grace of one
Of Holmes shopmen. Has his hair and hand
kerchef full Of scents, and it is pity the same
can not be said of his head. Holds skein of
silk with exemplary patience-turns over the
leaves of music with great digital skill-reads
novels in q clear secretary-like voice--laughs
afectuoso-lisps moderato-jjokes with the old
maids allegro-quotes poetry peuserosso-runs
ladies' errands preStissimo-and makes himself
general usefulo. Such are the habits of the
Nice Young Man. [Punct.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly attended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

j. 1fULDER, 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??, 1854-06-14
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

HENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Land Agency business and will at
tend promptly 10 the payment of ron-residents
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??, 1854-06-14

JVILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achim. This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms we'll furnished, and the table
abundantly supplied with the luXuries and sub
stantials of life
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

DEATH FROM VExATIoN.-The Turks appear
to be already disgusted with the manners of
their French and English allies. A funny sto-
ry is related of the Pacha of Gallapoli, in this
wise
al am told that the scene of the landing of
the British and French troops at GallipOli is
very original The clamorous demands of
these carniverous men of the north greatly
astonished the Turks, 10000 oxen! Mashal-
lah You will, prehaps, already have learn
ed that the Pacha Of Galapoi is dead. | am
positively assured that he died of vexation.
Rustem Pacha has been named his successor,
and he says his head is splitting at the null
tifarious demands of the allies. The Turks of
Galpoli stare aghast at the Anglo-French army.
Where do they come from! Are more to fol-
low? And when told that these are only the
vanguard of their friends and supporters they
open wide their mouths and call on Allah in des-
pair. Haste and hurry are unknown to the
Turk; what he loves is ease. Before entering
into conversation, n quarter fan hour is passed
in preamble of coffee drinking and pipe smoking;
and when talking begins it is a slow process, and
each difference of opinion is generally settled
by that universally applicable word, Bagalum,'
eve will see) Now, just picture to yourself
the unfortunate late Pacha of Gallipoli, sur.
rounded by some hundreds of garrulous French
and hungry English. 1t was so unusual an oc.
currence-he could not foresee such conting-
ency, he knew no precedent, that he gave in,
fell sick, aud in three days he was dead II was
the only way to get peace
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
TCist's Advertiser.

JOHN B. GoUGH.-The London Times says he
is the Paganini of orators. He plays only up
on one string, but one capable OF infinite res
ponses-the life of a drunkard! Oh, heavens
and earth, angels, men and devils, what theme,
running from the cherub infant through wasted
youth, blasted manhood, days of alternate revel-
ry and cursing home of unreleved misery, a
death of shame and anguish. 1t is this that
Mr. Cough recites night after night. He PAGES
up and down some II or 20 feet of platform,
judicously left clear for him, with hands clench-
ed as in agony, or paving the air to keep off
the ghosts of memory-pouring out words with
such spontaneity that they sometimes seem to
tumble over one another, and smother meaning
in their fall, scarcely stopping at a cheer, never
inviting one. He tells you with gestures, even
more significant than his passionate and some
times beautiful words, how he went out from
the house of a poor but pous loving mother,
wandered from the strait road, and whipped by
demons over an arid DESERT fed upon the hot
sand in his burning thirst, felt a word of mercy
az cooling water on his tongue, saw rainbow
of hope over the abyss of seven years of sin,
and was restored to strength and purity if not
happiness. When he has told this, he can turn
to other men, can paint society with a vivid PEN
ell and conduct an argument with vgor, more
effective because tolerant. Sometimes he will
introduce an illustration like that Of the boat on
the rapids, which will hold an audience in sus-
pense, almost of agony, and force them to seek
relief in an appropriate tumult.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--lS54

WILLIAM IA TIA VA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. 0. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

THE Ok THAT WOULDN'T Stay KILLED.-A
farmer drove very fat OK to market, expecting
the animal when killed would yield some twelve
or thirteen hundred of beef. He sold the OK !;
the buyer drove him off, and at night came back,
representing that the animal had been slaugh-
tered, to settle for him, but showing an account
of his weight that fell short of the expectations
of the former, who insisted on seeing the beef,
and after weighing it with the talow, he was
forced to 60 home, though not more than half
satisfied with the money in his pocket. Du-
ring the night after his return, the dead OK came
back to his yard alive and well, having broken
out of the butchers enclosure and the next
day the farmer drove the same OK back to town
and offered to sell him to the same butcher, who
having missed the animal, eyed the new conner
rather suspiciously, and concluding that he it
was who had been sold, bought the OK at
Jumping price, and paid for him this time.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

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??, 1854-06-14

was no appearance of consciousness. He was
taken home in a complete exhaustion and re-
NAMED so for some days.
On the first return OF strength to walk, ne
left his bed, went to his bookcase, took book,
opened it, and handed his long lost bond to a
friend who was present. He then told him that
when be was drowning, and sinking, as he sup
posed, to rise no more, in moment, there stood
out distinctly in his mind, as picture, every
act of his life, from the hour Of his childhood
to the moment of his sinking beneath the wa
ter, and among the circumstances, that OF put
ting the bond in a book, the book itself, and the
place in which he had put in the bookcase. 1t
is needless to say that he recovered his own with
usury.
There Is no doubt that this remarkable quick.
ening of memory results from the process which
in such cases is going on-the extingushment
of life 1t is somewhat analogous to the break
ing in of the light of another world, which in
so many well attested cases of death-bed scenes,
enables the departed spirit, even before it has
left its clay tenement, to behold and eXult in the
glories of future state. Is it not fair infer
ence, that when the soul shakes off the clogs
and membranes Of the body it will possess
capabilities for enjoyment, Of which on earth it
is unsusceptible. As regards memory, it will
be observed by most persons how readily we
forget that which we do not desire to remem-
ber, and in this way we get rid of much unhap-
piness. Can we do this after death This is
an important practical question.
[Cist's Advertiser.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-14

.CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel.
lor at Law. All business intrustcd to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich.