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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Among the curious and sad details of the re-
cent battle in the Crimea, we read of an old
soldier, who, feeling his end approaching and
wishing to die like Christian, sent for cler-
gyman to administer to him the rites Of the
church. After having attentively listened to the
exhortation of his confessor, and received ex-
IRENE JUNCTION, he asked him with feeble voice
Can you tell me reverend father, if Sevasto-
pol is taken!" The clergyman, astonished at
such question from a dying man, answered
that as yet there was no positive account OF
its fall" The sick man continued, the rea-
son ask the question is, as am about to de.
part for the other world it would have given me
great satisfaction to be able to announce the
good news to Marshal st. Arnaud" At these
words his head fell back on his pillow, and after
half an hours suffering the poor soldier breath
ed his last.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The Position OF THE ALLIEs.-The Allies are
making preparations to go into winter quarters,
confession that the present campaign is fail
ure. They have realized the fact that from be-
ing besiegers, they have, by the immensely SUI
perior force Of the Russians, become in turn the
besieged They are reduced to the defensive,and
their position is still very perilous The London
Times says:
"a .embarkation is ont ofthc question. We
have not the means of carrying our allies with
us, and it were better to sacrifice every man and
every gun than basely and meanly to desert
them. Indeed, were we alone, such an opera
ton in the face Of such an enemy, is not to be
thought of. However grave our situation may
be, we are spared the fluctuations of doubt, and
the agones of uncertain councils. There is MOTH
ing for the allied armies in the Crimea, but to
maintain by their valor the position they have
taken up, or to perish under the weight of over
whelmng numbers The hackneyed alternative,
to conquer or to die was never put before an
army in a more peremptory shape. This is
their duty, and we doubt not they will do it.
They know how to conquer, and they know how
to die"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

ILLINoTs--From the Chicago Times, we learn
that the full returns of the late election show a
glorious triumph for the democracy of Illinois.
John Moore, the democratic candidate for State
Treasurer, is elected by from to 5000 major
iy, Mr.. Moore is a strong Nebraska man. To
Congress, w. A. Richardson is elected in the
fifth district, T. l.. Harris in the sixth, Jas. C. AL
len in the seventh, and S. s. Marshall in the
pinth--all jealous advocates of the great doc
trine OF popular sovereignty The election of
Mr.. Harris, in the sixth district, is Nebraska
democratic gain.
Well done, Illinois.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Loss OF THE PROPELLER WEsTRoRELAND.-
A despatch was received here yesterday from
Racine stating that the schooner Whirlwind
had just arrived at that port with part of the
crew of the propeller Westmoreland. She re-
ported the Westmoreland sunk eighteen miles
this side of the Sleeping Bear" in 25 fathoms
Of water There were only is persons saved
from the wreck. Their names are as follows ::
Capt Clark, Clinton Wright, Daniel Mcintosh,
James Hannegan, VIM Saltonstall, Frank Will
Taylor and Cary, together with one German and
man called Solomon. Of the lost we can only
learn the names of four, Patrick Dooley, Andrew
Boyle, Michael Kennedy and Robert Rooney
There are also l3 others, names unknown, ma
king IL who are known to be lost. ~
Chi. Dem. Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

BARNuM AND LIND.-It appears from pub
llshed statement of the financial results of Mr..
Barnum's Jenny Lind enterprise, that Miss Lind
sang at ninety-three concerts under his manage.
inent, the gross receipts of which were $7I2.-
l9l 81. Miss Lind's net avals were $l79,675
O9. Mr.. BIS gross receipts, after paying Miss
L., were $535,46s 30. What his expenses were
is not stated
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

az The State canvass is published in the
State Journal of the 2lst inst. The majorities
on the Fusion ticket range from 1909 to 4,977.
The greatest majority was for Bingham; the
smallest for Treadwell.
In the lst Congressional District, Towards
majority is 1854; in the Cd, Waldron's, 2,942 /;
in the Sd, Wabridge's over Clark, 1857; and
in the 4th, Peck's Oem.), 1870.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

INDIAN STATEs.-Senator Johnson Of Arkan-
sas, has, as we see by the latest Washington
news, introduced bill into Congress to provide
for the erection of new territory TO embrace
the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Greek and
Seminole tribes Of Indians, giving to them the
full rights of citizenship, with the object of cree
ting in future Indian States. We for one are
heartily in favor Of this measure, and are glad
to see it introduced into Congress. We are
only sorry it had not been tho't Of and executed
long before the present time. The Indian race,
driven before the conquering arms of the white
men, have dwindled down to mere remnant of
the nations that once possessed the land of our
vast republic. They have yearly been retrench-
ed in their limits, and the late famous Nebraska
Bill took away the largest portion of the coun-
try secured to them by solemn treaty. Up to
this time no measures have been taken to give
the red men the right of citizenship, they have
been treated as savages, almost as enemies by
our Government, and the descendants Of the
owners of our country have not been allowed to
partake in its riches. The Cherokees, Choctaws
and other tribes west Of The Mississippi, have
already evinced high degree of civilization,
newspapers have been established, schools foun-
ded, and the requisites of free government ac-
quired. Then why not let them be admitted as
territory and have their delegations on the
floor Of Congress, and their rights Of citizen.
ship secured! We are glad the experiment is
about to be tried and heartily wish it success.
bet. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

HARBoR IMPRovEMENTs.-Our Washington
correspondent, in his letter published on Tues
day, mentions that Senator Stuart had given no.
tice of the introduction of bill making appro-
priations for the improvement of lake harbors,
which, if its provisions are correctly stated,
seems to US feasible. The plan is to appropri-
ate certain sum for the Improvement Of harbors
on all the great northern lakes, leaving it to the
Interior Department, under the direction of the
President, to determine the points of improve
ment and the amount of expenditure at each
point.
Such scheme, while it avoids objection on
the score of constitutionality, will fdly accom-
plish the grand purpose in view. The proper
Department Of the Government will be charged
with the supervision of works of improvement.
and clothed with power to make whatever ex-
penditure may be necessary. BY this policy no
mertorious work need be neglected, and an end
will be put to wholesale waste of the public
treasure upon useless projects.
We are inclined to think the plan embraced in
this bill is preferable to that of distinct appro-
priations for each work. 1t will occupy less Of
the time Of Congress at every session, and it GER
tainly does not lack practicabilty. Senator Stu
art is entitled to praise for projecting the meas
ufe, and has earned the gratitude of the North.
west by the promptness with which he has bro't
it forward Detroit Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

COMING TO A HEAD.--A British squadron CON-
sisting of the Amphitrte, Rattlesnake and Trim
comalee, three of the largest vessels of war in
the Pacific, have been ordered to Honolulu, as n
material force demonstration 10 support of the
British Consul. The United States sloops.of-
war Portsmouth and ST. Mary's were there,
and from all appearances they intend to stay
as some of the officers had taken residence in
town. SIS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27
From the State Journal.
WHO STAID AT HOMEp

The whole number Of votes polled in 1852.
for Governor, was ............... 83376
The whole number Of votes poed in 1854.
for Governor, .................. 82,336
Showing decrease Of. v..... l,0lO
Taking the last census as basis, it is safe 10
calculate the increase Of inhabitants at $4,000.
in the two years, and the increase of voters at
$4,000. The vote should have been near lOO-
900 rather than 1896. difference Of 1854
The Fusonsts will mot pretend, that they did
not poll their entire strength at the last cleo
ton. They will not PRETEND that their union"
or I" fusion" will be more perfect two years
hence, than now; they will not pretend that the
union Of the Democracy can be less so, than it
is now. But we predict that two years from
now, more perfect union will prevail in our
ranks-that union will ensure full vote of the
Democracy-and close scrutiny of the foot
ings of the late election must satisfy, every rea-
sonable mind, that full vote of the Democracy
is equivalent to an old fashioned victory The
Fusionists have done their best--have exhaust
ed all ways and neans-have fought with zeal
worthy of a better cause--have left no stone
unturned, and yet they are in the minority
The 1900 voters who stayed at home were
not Freesoilers-were not Aboltionists-were
not so called Republicans-weren not Fusionists
nor aoiU they be t,co gears from no,o 81,
We have been defeated, not by the numerical
strength of our opponents, but by our own APP
athy and disaffeciion. Our own men said we
had been in power long enough-that a change
would do us good-1would purify us-AND IT
WILL We are gravely told that the Democrat
ic party is demolished in this State. But the
figures tell different tale--they show that the
Democracy are stronger than all other parties
put together. Unanimity will give us full
vote-a full vote will give us the State. The
campaign of 1856 has already opened-look out
for Democratic thunder, then. Though defeat
ed we are not beaten. Our party is sixty thou
sand strong to-day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The Boston Courier selects as the text for the
Rev. Samuel K. Lothrop, of Boston, who is TO
preach the election sermon to the next legisla.
ture, Job oh. 8, v. tx "For we are but of yes
terday, and know nothing"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

~ Mr.. A. WILSON, keeper of the Light
House at Muskegon, has furnished us for publ
cation the following statement of the arrivals of
vessels at Muskegon and departures Of the same,
from that port, during The year 1854, commenc-
ing the first of April and ending December the
18th: Arrivals, $50; departures, 664.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

~ A gentleman asked a negro if he would
take pinch of snuff: 9" No." replied Sambo
very respectfully, "me tank you, my nose isn't
hungry"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

genius out West has invented an India rub
Der ladder. The only objection to the arrange
ment is that you climb all day without getting
up any. But what of that! The same objecc-
ton will apply TO thousand other thing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

What men want Of reason for their opinions
they usually supply and make up in rage.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

One of the Boston magnates was heard tore
mark the other day, that if the Wing party Of
Massachusetts, owed him $40, he would make
affidavit that it was about leaving the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The Steuben Democrat says there is young
man by the name of Thomas Saunders, residing
in that town, who is only 10 years of age, and
weighs 2S6 pounds. His foot is over lS inches
in length. Beat this who can
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The telegraph says Col. Steptoe, of the u.
States Army, has been appointed Governor of
Utah.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Robert Schuyler, the great defaulter, it is sta
ted, has bought ga place" on the Rhine, where
he now resides, and has sent for his family to
Join him. His confidential clerk came a passen-
ger TO N. York last week in tho Baltic on his
masters business.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

A MELANCHOLY AFFAIR.--The Council Bluffs
ono. Ter) Bugle, of the 3lst ult,, says accounts
from the village of the Ottoe Indians 60 to show
that they are dying off in great numbers. It's
supposed the pork or bacon, received as an an
nuity, became musty or tainted, and is the cause
of this mortality. The number thus dying we
have not been able to learn.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

Tue Chicago Tribune says: AS far as heard
from at Westport, the Frontier News sums up
the following aggregates of the votes in Kan
sas:
For Whitfield, Dem. .l343
For Wakefield. Observation-Disclosures. Al
For Fennekin, Anti-Slavery,. l66
In Lawrence, the chief seat Of the N. E. Col
onies, Wakefield was two to one ahead of Whit
field
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

MARRIED LIFE IN LoNDoN.-An English pa
per, descanting relative to the various qualities
of connubial bliss, remarks that in the city of
London the official record stands thus: Runa-
way wives, 1882; runaway husbands, 234S (;
married persons who are legally divorced, 4l75
living in open warfare, l7345; living in private
misunderstanding, 1890; mutually indifferent,
55l75; regarded as nearly happy, Sl75; happy,
l27 perfectly happy, l3. r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

A WORD TO PARENTS. Instruct your son
well, or others will instruct him ILL., No child
goes altogether untaught. Send him to school
where he will learn wisdom, or he will go him
self to the rival seminary, kept by her whose
instructions point to folly and ruin. There is
always teaching going on, of some sort, just as
in the fields the progress of vegetation is never
idle. In the words of an ancient philosopher,
+" Let your sons be instructed in those lessons,
while young, which they ought to practice when
they become older"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The whole number Of votes polled in 1852,
for Governor, was. .................S 3.376
The whole number of votes poled in 1854.
for Governor, ................... 82,336
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

The SANDWICH IsLANDs-The u. S. steam
frigate Susquehannah has arrived at San Fran
cisco, with the information that the treaty Of an
nexation had been signed by King Kamehameha
and the principal nobility, but his majesty had
made formal promise to Prince Alexander that
he would wait his return from neighboring
Island before the treaty should be definitely set
tied. The officers of the Susquehannah are of
the opinion that annexation is rather popular
than otherwise among the natives. 1t appears,
however, that Lihiliho, who was at the head of
the opposition to this measure, gave his consent
afew days before the sailing of the Susquehan-
nah. The only difficulty that now remains to
the complete settlement of the subject, is, wheth-
the Islands shall be admitted into the Union as
n State or Territory.
The King and his suit paid visit to the steam
frigate Susquehannah and sloop-ofwar ST. Ma
ry on the Goth ult., and was received with much
ceremony. His Majesty expressed himself high
ly delighted. [Det. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-27

A TRACE OF THE =" CRY OF GLAsGow."--A
recent number Of the Belfast (lreland) Northern
Wing contains the following, which is probably
one of the few traces that will ever be found of
the lost steamship "City of Glasgow"
Wreck Of The City Of GlasgoO.--A corres-
pendent of the Mail, at Campbellton, states that
on Saturday last, while herd-boy was walking
along the shore at Ballochgair, he picked up
portion of the bow of vessel which bears eve
ry mark of having belonged to the ill-fated
steamer 1t has on it, in large gilded characters,
not much defaced-' City of Glasgow and, in
the corner, Let Glasgow flourish This memen-
TO, which is probably the last that will ever be
seen OF the noble vessel, was taken to the office
OF Mr., Watson, from whence it was forwarded
to the builders, Messrs. Todd g. McGregor, las
gov, for Identification"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15

The fairest, hottest sight ever saw, was
that of lovely woman. in the bowed and
humble attitude of a petitioner before the
throne of the great Judge of heaven and earth.
/ saw one so engaged once, and my throbbing
heart drank in all the glory of her pleasant
words. She prayed, but it was not as have
heard many pray, the words coming but from
the surface Of the soul-no, they sprang up,
fresh and true, from the deepest cell Of her
pure and honest heart She felt-she. be-
lleved-she hoped all she said. There was
no mockery-no show; all was love and truth.
She was beautiful too-and as she knelt
down there that pleasant evening with the
white moonlight irradiating her lovely face
her blue eyes appraised to heaven, and her
white hands crossed upon her bosom she
seemed the very embodiment of all that is ho-
ly and pure.
She prayed for those whom she loved-they
who were near and dear to her-she prayed
for the light of Gods bright smile on her own
path through life-she prayed for men, for
erring sinful men-prayed her heavenly Faith
er to turn their hearts from wickedness and
give them new life, a new being born of
himself She prayed for all-all in the wide
world for the poor unconscious, ignorant be-
ings in her own native land, and for the be-
nighted heathens far away. +.
And as she prayed, her actions became
more energetic-her words more earnest-her
voice more intense. 1t seemed almost as il
she saw the great God seated on his eternal
throne, and felt that she was talking to him
as we talk to our friends.
And thought this is true christianity
this is indeed loving and serving God-this is
what many preach but few practice Would
could pray like her-would / could feel as
she felt-would my soul, when His eye
/ pierces it, could be found as pure and white
as hers.-Binder.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15

A correspondent of the Ohio Cultivator
says I'm your excellent hints about house
cleaning, in last number, was selection from
some exchange, which says that the very best
method Of cleaning wall paper is TO sweep off
the dust, and then rub the surface with stale
bread. This may be one Of the best ways,
but it is not first best, as they say at the
county fairs. can clean wall paper just as
nice, with less than half the time and labor,
by taking quantity Of wheat bran, say two
quarts at a time, and enclosing it in piece OF
thin, open flannel cloth--so that the bran will
work shrough-and rubbing the paper with
.n's' shlaaing and shaking up the bundle once
~ while g keep the surface fresh.
Another advantage Of this rubber is. that il
can be fastened on . broom or other handle.
and then you can reach the top Of the wall
without getting upon chair Of bench. IF van
have not flannel suitable, piece Of stra;nsr
cloth OF such like viii answer With ibis an
paratus, wall paper that is badly smoked can
be restored in short time, SO as to look IL
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15

their viclem-but we will iorbear 10 draw aside
the veil which should shroud The sorrows Of .
bereaved and afflicted family.
On New Years eve, however, Mr.. +. wa.
agreeabIy surprised BY The recepsion Of note
and parcel. The former was anonymous, and
contained coincidence upon his loss; the latter
contained turkey, finer, fasier, heavier than
the lamented lost bird.
When The remains Of this atonement were
removed fro,n the table upon New Years day,
Mr.. II. leaned back in his chair, weary with
his Iabours. that was capital = said he
but upon ny soul. wish could find ont lchc
stole that other turkey.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15
ASTONISHING CURE OF SORE LEGS, AFTER
NINE YEARS STANDING,
Copy Of Letter from Mr.. IT, j. Langley, of Huntsville
Yddkin County, North Carolina, " s., Nou 1st 1853
ip Read his own words,
To PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY,

To PRoFEssoR HOLLOWAY
Sir,-h is not my wi TO become notorious neither
is this letter written for the sake OF writing
say, that your Ointment cured one of he mos
dreadful cutaneous diseases that flesh heir to, ami
which considered by an who knew me- to be entire
Iy beyond the reach OF medicine For nine years was
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every medicine had ever hear Of resigned in despair
all hope OF being cured, but friend brought couple
ofarge pots your Ointment, which caused the
on my legs TO heal and entirely regained my health TO
my agreeable surprise and delight and TO the ast0nis-
meat ofmy friends (sgned) w. J. LANGLEY.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF A BAD BREAST,
WHEN NEARLY AT THE POINT OF DEATH.
Copy Of Letter from Mr.. X. Durant, New Orleans,
November 9th 1853
To PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY, SO, Corner Of Ann and
Nassau Streets, Y.
Dear sir.-It is with heartfelt gratitude have 20
inform you that by the of your Ointment and Pills
the life omy wife has been saved For seven years she
had bad breast with ten running wounds (no ola
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she was then induced to your Ointment and Pills
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Bad Breasts Gout Sore fhroats
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Bunions Lumbago Scurvy
Chhlalns Piles sore-heads
Chapped LANDS rheumatism Ulcers
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Stiff Joints Scalds
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n B-Direction orfhe guidance OF patients in every
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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-06-15

Father Land and Mother tongue.


By LOVER
Our Father land and wonld'st thou know,
Why we should call It Father lands
tits. that Adamshere below
Was made of earth by Natures hand;
And he. our father. made Of earth.
Hath peopled earth on every hand.
And we in memory Of his birth,
Do tell our country Father land"
At first in Eden's bowers they say,
No sound of speech had Adam caught,
But whistled like bird all day
And may be, twas for want Of thought:
But Nature, with resistless laws.
Made Adam soon surpass the birds.
She gave him lovely Eve-because
Ifhe'd wife they must hare cords.
And so, the native land hold,
By male descent is proudly mine;
The language. as the tale hath told.
Was given in the female line;
And thus we see, on either hand,
We name our blessings whence They've
sprung;
We call our country Father land,
We call our language Mother tongue.