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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
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BLOODY TRAGpY-P KILLED.-Onei
of our best policemen, named Casper Lower,
was killed yesterday in attempting to arrest
man by the name Of Patrick Cunningham. II
seems that Cunningham had been drinking for
several days, abusing his father and mother, and
making himself exceedingly troublesome. The,
father of Cunningham went to the house of
Lower about dinner time, and requested him to
arrest his son, Lower promised to do it imme-
diately after dinner. As soon as this was over,
Lower found Cunningham in grocery on Edi9
ma Place, near Jackson street Cunningham
was arrested and proceeded with the officer for
few rods peaceably, when he became refracto-l
ry, and commenced resisting any attempt Of
Lower to urge him along. Ia-' ~ ,D's 9s'sn
Cunningham drew large bowie knife and at
tempted to stab Lower. Lower then drew a
pistol and told G. he had notion to shoot him.
Cunningham said, shoot me and that will be the
end of me- Lower said he would not, and put
his pistol in his pocket, thinking, no doubt, that
he could get him along without injuring him.
Cunningham then stabbed Lower in the left
side, very near the heart. Lower Immediately
knocked the villain down with his cane, and our
informant said he struck him two or three times.
At any rate he was so stunned that he remain
ed in the road till arrested by some other mem
bers of the police. Lower gotin a wagon that
was passing and asked to be driven to the
watch house; but he died in very few min
tes. tf" l'li fA9 alf F-@f'9i
He was taken to the watch house, where Cor
oner Hines held an inquest and all the above
facts were fully established by the testimony
The verdict, in substance, was that Lower came
to his death by being stabbed to the heart with
a bowie knife by Patrick Cunningham. Cum
ningham is in Jail. Lower was a native Of
France, but was of German origin. He was
universally esteemed and an excellent citizen,
and had been police officer for the last four
years. The loss of such man is deep ca
lamity to our city. ''f .,'''
He leaves a wife and three children. We
don't know his circumstances; but it seems to
us, if tits at all necessary, the Council should
at once provide literally for them. 'e" 1's
Chicago Dem. Press, 10Th.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

In the Detroit Daily Democrat, we find the
following, which exemplifies the hollow insin-
cerity and unfarness Of the fusionists Of this
State. 10 tisi
"The Hillsdale Gazette advocates the re-nom-
ination for Congress of the Hon. David A. No
BILE. Noble is an excellent man for the repub-
licans of that district to beat" --l..,
When the vote on the passage of the Nebras-
ka- Kansas bill was first announced, this same
Detroit Democrat published the names of the
Representatives from this State, who voted
against the bill, Messrs. Noble and Stevens, ac-
companied by commendatory remarks, in terms
of the most unqualified approval, and warmly
urged the people to see to it that they were re-
warded for their course, by being returned to
Congress. 49
The reelection of every man who voted
against the "Nebraska Swindle," as it was call
ed, was for time, the ralying cry of the free
soil organs, and the Democrat joined in it most
Justify. That was before the bargain was COM
sumated at Jackson between the free-soilers
and wings, by which the former was to have the
Governor and most of the State ticket, and the
latter the Congressman. Since then the tune
has changed. Then Mr.. Noble, Mr. Edgerton,
of Ohio, and others who acted with them, were
honest, faithful men, in the opinion of the free
soil organs Now, in the modified optics of the
same editors, seen through fusion spectaces,
the same Representatives are excellent men
for the republicans to beat" We told our read
ers long ago, that the pretence of electing anti
Nebraska men to Congress, "without regard to
party distinctions" was mere shallow device
to lure democratic voters into the fusion camp.
Now the disguise is thrown off, and they openly
avow their design to beat," if they can, every
man who does not join their new-fangled party,
nick-named republican" 1t is not Mr.. Noble
alone; Mr.. Edgerton and other democrats from
Ohio, who worked and voted shoulder to shoul-
der with our own Representative in fruitless
opposition to the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise, were lauded to the skies by the free
soil presses before any fusion took place. Sen
ator Chase of Ohio, the great gun Of free.soil-
ism, in the Senate, openly approved their action
on this question: in long letter published in
the Ohio papers. Now they too, are thrown
overheard as being only excellent men to beat"
in pursuance of the fusion compact, struck be-
tween whiggery and abolitionism. That any
man Of sense, who has grain of political hon.
esty, should be deceived by such transparent
arti6ce, is one Of the inexplcable marvels of the
times. .,. .,, [Coldwater Sentinel.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

A good looking young man in Broadway, the
other day, deliberately picked up brick and
threw it against window, breaking pane of
class which cost S36. The only reason he
would assign for this rash act was thathe want
ed policeman. EA't .al
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

WASHINGTON HO USE, 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??, 1854-10-04

HENRY Y GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
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??, 1854-10-04

PARAGRAPHS ON NNAvIGATIoN-The Bunkum-
Vile Chronicle has a rich chapter on Navigation.
Here is a taste of it.
The great secrets of navigation are contained
in small compass
When navigators are desirous to know the
depth of the water they generally drop line Of
information, and it has generally lead in the end
to the obtaining of the ught.for-knowledge.
Ships that directly oppose the authority Of
the winds by endeavoring to fly in their teeth
are put Immediately in irons, and becoming nat
urally ill-humored under such circumstances
have very stern-way about them.
Vessels in high wind are addicted to low
gambling and do nothing but turn up coppers
and pitch and toss while the gale lasts.
Ships GO to divers parts of the earth, especial
ly when they visit the pearl regions.
Ships are not usually provided with gardens
although they have many small yards.
Steamers are likely to predomipate over 9TH
er descriptions of vessels, as they are much
more prolific and have greater number of
berths. t
Chpper-but vessels are dssipatedi in their hab-
its; their masts being especially rakish.
The most Improbable consignment that can
be made is to ship sea.
The most polite parts of the ship are the bows
and the gallant yards.
Ships suffer but little from fair winds, but du-
ring head winds they wear very much. 9t
! Captains are Robinson Crusonic in their reck-
oniDgs, always Keeping the accounts of the voy-
age recorded on logs. On the return trip a
back log is always used.
Most vessels are sociable in their manners
| and boya m cor, piop uov ohont than,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

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??, 1854-10-04

Celebrated men are often much annoyed by the
visits Of stranges. A student once called at
Goethe's house and requested to see him. Go
ethe, contrary to his usual custom consented to
be seen and after the student had waited short
time in the chamber, he appeared and with
out speaking took a chair and seated hlmsefln
the middle of the ROOM The student, lar from
being embarrassed by this unexpected proceed,
ing, took lighted wax candle in his hand ana
walking round the poet, deliberately viewed MN
on all sides, then setting down me candles ne
drew out his purse, and taking from u small
piece of silver, put It on the table, and went
away without speaking. tss.ge
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

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 I.....
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

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-residents
taxes will negotiate for the purchase or sale of
poth pine and farming lands. Deeds, Bonds or
mortgages, &c, executed at reasonable rates
ana with despatch Office opposite the Wash
-ington House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The married men of the N. Y. Cricket Club
have beaten the single members. A poor mis-.
erable old bachelor says ho isn't at all surprised
at it /" they probably got their hand in by beat
ing their wives"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

C. DAVIS g. 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??, 1854-10-04

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo
achim.a This House is pleasantly situated with
excellent rooms well furnished and the table
abundantly supplied with the luXuries and sub
stantas Of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

There is time when nothing, time when
something, but no time when all things are TO
be said Nt, ,fgf, eos
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

HOPKINS &. BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
d 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??, 1854-10-04

initiation could be conceived for England than
her recognition of mere adventurer, an adroit
knave, but lately loafer in the streets of Lon
don, an arrant Jeremy Diddler, as Emperor of
France. A man of the mos. commanding gen.
ius, soldier whose prowess was tried in hun
dred battles, a legislator whose code is the ad-
miration of the world, man of pure morals,
was the object of England's deadly hate for
fifth of q century, and crushed by her power.
NoD the scene changes an individual with no
claim to consideration but his family name, with
no credit except that which attaches to an ingen-
ious trickster, who has never made asingle cam
paign, whose legislative acts are only feeble
plagiarsms, is welcomed with open arms, court
ed, c9mplimented and fraternized with by the
model kingdoms of Europe. o! great John
Bull! thou art in thy own concet wise with
more than the wisdom of Solomon, yet thou art
in sober truth most egregious blunderer in
politics, and therefore worse than criminal.
Gleason's Pictorial.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-.
adence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The MooNsHINE DYING OUT.-A New York
er who went out to Kansas and located for him
self farm, after travelling all over the two new
Territories, and obtainining thorough knowl-
edge of climate, soil and people, writes back to
the New York Journal of Commerce the fol-
lowing. 1t dispels the fog and moonshine of a
goodly number of slavery clamorers I" AT this
moment" says the writer, are eight or ten
thousand aohite persons in the Territory of Kan
sas, of whom at least three thousand have
crossed from Iowa, between ST. Joseph and
Westport." And out of this eight or ten thou
sand he has "nerer seen one person pho as
noD residing IN Kansas and Nebraska" AT the
very next session of Congress, he says, Kansas
will be knocking at their door for admission as
sovereign State. That she will be a free
State is certain as anything future.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

Il. 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??, 1854-10-04


A GALLANT CoMBATANT-The CONSTANT
nople correspondent of the London Times
gives the following account of the last strug-
gle of Lieutenant Burke, who fell at Giurge-
v0: n.
"Mr. Burke's body was found after the ac-
ton in which he lost his life, with no less than
thirty-three wounds upon it. The Russians
had taken his sword belt, but his sword was
found hidden in some long grass close to the
corpse. The ring finger of both hands was cut
off. He was seen by the sapper who went with
him, fighting desperately to the last, though sur
first leaped on shore from the boat, six soldiers
charged him. Two he shot with his revolver,
one he cut down with his sword--the rest turn
ed and fed While he was encouraging the
Turks, who were in the stream, to row quietly
to the land and forming them in line as they
landed conspicuous as he was in full uniform
and by his white cap cover, number Of rifle
men advanced from behind ditch, and took de-
liberate aim at him. Poor Burke charged them
with headlong galantry. AS he got near, he
but he rushed on, shot three men dead at close
quarters with his revolver, and cleft them thro'
helmet and all, into the brain. He was then
surrounded, and while engaged in cutting his
way with heroic courage through the ranks of
the enemy, a sabre cut from behind, given by a
dragoon as he went by, nearly severed his head
from his body, and he fell dead, covered with
bayonet wounds, sabre gashes, and marked with
thrusts and bullet holes. The sapper who was
with him stood by Mr.. Burke till the last but
could not save him. He is now only recover
ing from his wounds and the effect of his exer-
tions ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

MOUNT BLANC ON FIRE.-In a letter from
Chamounix, given in the Savoy Gazette, we
read: "a new ascent Of Mount Blanc has just
taken place, having been accomplished by Mr..
Blackwell a young Englishman, twenty-five
years of age. During the ascent Mr.. Black
well observed n rather singular phenomenon.
clock, guide having come out from the cabin
of the Grand Mulets, saw the ridges of the
mountain cluster all on fire. He Immediately
communicated what he had observed to his CON-
panions, who all wished to assure themselves
of the fact, and they then saw that through the
electricity generated by the tempest, all the
rocks of the Grand Mulets were illuminated
They found the same phenomenon on their own
persons. When they raised their arms their
fingers became phosphorescent." &c., ,.,,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

The SERFs OF RUssA.-ln many parts OF
Russia the peasants believe themselves to be-
long to the soi a condition of existence which
appears to them natural. Not unfrequently,
when about to be sold, they send deputation
to some far-of master, of whose character for
kindness reports have reached them, imporing
him to buy them, their lands, their children,
their cattle And if this lord so celebrated for
his genteness, be without money, they provide
him with it, to be sure of belonging only to him.
In consideration, he exempts them from taxes
for certain number of years, and thus indem-
nfes them for the price Of their bodies, which
they have paid to him in advance, by furnishing
the sum that represents the value of the do
mains to which they belong, and to which they
have obliged him to be their proprietor. The
greatest misfortune that can happen to these
vegetating men, is to see their native fields sod
They are always sold with the glebe, and the
only advantage they have hitherto derived from
the modern amelioration Of the law is, that they
cannot now be sold without it. The fortune of
wealthy man is computed by the heads of his
peasants. The serf is coined, and is equivalent,
on an average, to ten roubles year to his pro-
prietor, who is called free, because he is the
owner of serfs. Marquis de Custine.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

WILLIAM HA THA WAY Jr. Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. O. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

JOHN It. Wis, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber.
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

H. d. MiICHELL 8 CO, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street.
q 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??, 1854-10-04

A, b. BIDWELL 8' SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. G. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

RLANK Books can be had at the Drug and Va
ID riety Store, Mill Point j.. NJ s. SMITH.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

GILBERT G. DURFEE, Under Sheriff and
acting Sheriff of Ottawa County, Mich, also
Constable i'm 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??, 1854-10-04
Office orer Henry. GriGiin's Drug Store, oppo-
site The Washington House.
N Business Cards, $500 per annum.

b. Advertisements unaccompaned with written or
verbal directions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged for. When q postponement is
added to an advertisement the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
10 Letters relating to business, to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-post
pdid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-10-04

WM. PREUSSER, Watch Maker and Jeweler.
below the Catholic Church. Grand Rapids. Mich.
Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches Us ~. ftI ~ = tIV
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-04-28

I BEG leave respectfully TO call the Public s
attention 10 my Establishment, No. Sd
South FOURTH ST. (below Ches'nuO, Phitdd-
rlyhia for the manufacture and sale Of En-.
VelOpcs. where will always be IN readiness
to attend 10 any o:ders may be favored with.
am prepared 10 furnish Envelopes Of every
quality, size and description, Wholesale and
Retailihe Government pattern. plain and legal.
'iI .,s,, oil -..~.'''''- :, n" Die S'oi-
ing. Engraving, Printing, and Embossing Of
Business Cards for Envelopes, heads.
Bil-heads, Cards, Circulars, d c. all of which
furnish at very low rates. Stamping letters
prevents their going 20 the Dead Letter Office
With patent machines Of the laies, improve
mentS for embossng, printing. &c, also for
the manufacture of Envelopes. and every faci-
li,y for executing orders with despatch, and for
their delivery by Express Lines or as may be
agreed upon, can not fail TO compete with if
not excel any other establishments of the kind
in the world. ~ homeopathic Envelopes
constantly on hand, samples Of which may be
seen Chronicle Office, also Of Die-Siamped Env.
fly5l77lt1 WIN. COLBERT.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-04-28
Hope for the City Of Glasgow.

New YORK, April .6-The Journal ot
Commerce has received u communication
from f. L. Richardson & Co, Of Old Slip
who learns from passenger on board the
schooner Canton, from Jamaica, that on
the 18th inst, near Castle Island, one Of
the Bahamas, be saw large three -masted
screw steamer painted black outside, with
bulwsrks inside painted apparently yellow.
Her yards were squared, and the steamer
had no appearance Of being in q disabled
condition.
;7ss .; iE sca mi 'i,;r G ,c-soS . .lf
be seen on board Of her, though a clear
view Of the deck was had. She appeared
to be either q. anchor or aground. No one
on board the schooner knew of the appre.
hendel loss of the City of Glasgow, and
therefore the schooner kept On her way.
The steamers sails were clcwed up, and all
things considered, she Was in q very unu.
sua. position.
I'VE are strongly inclined to believe
that this steamer is the long missing City
Of Glasgsw, which hy some mishap has
been driven from her course and that her
passengers and crew have landed at the
Island in question, or some other port, in
safety .]-Ih1a. Daily Register.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-04-28
willow Ware. &c.

II. COULTER, 40 South SECOND St,
Phiiadeiph.a. doors above Chestnut, East
side, Importer and Manufacturer all kinds Of
"ILLOW WARE-Consis,ing in part Of
w the following. Ladies' Travelling Bas-
ke,s, Work Baskets. Flower Baskets, Office
Baskets, Segar Baskets. Plain, Fancy and En-
broidefed Baskets. Ladies' Work Stands and
Sewing Chairs Of beautiful design and excel
lent workmanship, which he is selling remar-
kably cheap for Cash.
N.B.-Just received from Germany, a large
and varied assortment Of FANCY GOODS, TO
which the attention Of the public is respect.
fully invited t6m5I7,3d1
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-04-28
One Week Later,

The Royal Nail Steamship Arabia, with
Liverpool dates to the 18th, being week
later, touched a. Halifax on the 25th, on
her way to Boston.
The Steamship Pacific arrived out Of
Liverpool, on the l4th.
There has been an advance in Cotton,
and a good demand freely met BY holders
at the advance Of from ! to of a penny /;
on Flour, one shilling per barrel; Wheat
G pence; Ohio Flour, ,S9s; White Corr, ,43s ;
Yellow, ~. Consols closed a. s7!.
1t is said that the demands of Mr. Sou'c
upon the Court of Spain, for repara.ion in
the case Of the Steamer Black Warrior, at
Havana, were most promptly conceded.
The position Of Austria still remains in
doubt. She is still negotiating, and has
no. decided policy.
The Russian fleet in the Pacific have
succeeded in opening the ports of Japan.
The Arabia brings no tidinSs Of the
Steamship City of Glasgow.
FROM TIE SEAT OF WiR.
Sir Charles Nap;er's feet had suddenly
put to sea in consequence of the ice having
broken up in the Baltic.
On the Goth Of March an important rally
was made from kalafat, and ssnguinary
encounter cusued, which Was continued for
f9ur hours The Russians were at last
sOa'ed, anu pursued for a considerable dis
taHcc
TIE Turks, having purposely left free
the passage for the Russians to Hirsova,
then attacked them iu the rear After a
hard fgb:, half Of the Russian troops were
cut to pieces. The remainder retired across
the Danube
III, Turks had evacuated the fortress OF
Gar Navoda, in the Dobrudscka, which
was sheiled 10y the Russians.
1t is also stated (no date) that SO, 900
Russians had crossed the Danube al Gala,z,
without opposition.