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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02
pDITIONAL ABOUT THE FLOOD.
THE CROTON DAM SAFE.
The Damage TO the Railroads and Bridges
UyrRECEDENTED RISE OF THE RIVERS.
Great Commotion Among the Milk Dealers,
&c, &C., DC.

Mr. De Forest of the Croton Aqueduet Board, who
left on Sunday afternoon for the Croton dam accompanied
by Mr. Craven the Engineer, las just returned, and
pors that damage is not so serious at first
supposed At two O'Clock Sunday, he informs ia he
received the alarming intelligence that portion Of the
dam had given way. Immediately the receipt of this
he started in company with Mr. Craven the Engineer of
the Board for the Hudson River Railroad depot intend
ing to take rst conveyance he could get Sing Sing
which about eight miles distant the dam.
On arriving there however he found that of the
officers Of the company had already there with the
view ascertaniDg the amount of damage done to the
road and they had left orders that should leave
New York till their retsrn Under these circumstances
Mr. Re and Mr. Craven waited an at the
railroad Office when they learned that steamboat had been
chartered to go to Sing Sing and that they could get
board at Twenty second street Here again they
delayed till after five O'Clock, when seeing prospect
of the boat starting they returned to the ralroad office
and found that Mr. Lee the Vice President of the road
and the Directors had returned When they informed
Mr Lee of their purpose he placed the engine their
disposal and they got up TO Sing Sing half past
O'Clock in the evening On their arrival they heard that
Mr. Scott the superintendent of the DAM had there
before them and had reported the dam good order
Upon receiving this pleasing intelligence they went to
Mr. Scots residence and ascertained from himself that
he had at half past two O'Clock that afternoon left the
uam ~ ndu not tAen received from
the freshe but that the protection walls imme iatey
below had been very materially damaged that the aprons
were forced up and that the bridge carried away.
Some land slides had also occurred but that az
fected the aqueduct.
The amount OF damage sustained by the Croton works
extending from Harlem to the DAM is estimated at ten
thousand dollars
The following is the statement of the Commissioner of
the Board, Mr. Defores which will have the effect of
allaying the present excitement in the city -
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
NEW YORK, May /, 1854
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The amount OF damage, far the sam~ has been
ascerained, does affect the structure Of the dam,
and is confined TO the north and south protection walls
and the apron each of which far destroyed as to
require rebuilding.
The bridge crossing the river below the DAM construct
ed by the city in 1850, is entirely destroyed. All other
damages consist Of land slides and injuries to the culyert
The apacy of the work for the supply and delivery of
water Il believed to be unimpaired.
THO. r. DE FOREST, Commissioner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

WM Writer'S, AUcTIoNERR, WILL SELL THIS
w DAY o'clock Al Isl Canal street. large
ment shorseheld furniture Of every dsscretp sssaA
taeay other carpets best Of beddis dressinr
oreaus wsshstands large mirrors bookcset ons IsrrS
oil painting elegant rosewood cottage pAas and stoo
wArdrobes marble top centre tables nxAsrs ociosha
seyer, tiehen furniture, china plated and glass ware
Sale for cash Goods ed sama Al
The stsnon Of Families and ssoondhAs dcslsr Il Invited
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

THE MILITARY
NATIONAL GUARD-TpE urMRERs COMpRIsTN0
IN the Afnofy osrd Of the X. and f. this rerimsnt
are requested to meet at the Eighth
(Tuesday), evening, At O'Clock
full attendance business of i'm
will be brought before the Board.
J. W. ROWE, Chairman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02


RILLIARD TABLES FOR SALE.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
nave tables ready made suitable for public private
use Gentiemen from the Western and Southern States
about purchasing tables be supplied at short By
applying at the old stand, 30 Ann street.
GRIFFITH DECKER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
D0G L0sT-A WHITE TERRIER, WITH CROPPED
~ ears and lame In the right hind Leg Whoever return
him to No ITO Henry street. Brooklyn will be suitably
r OST-A NOTE, DATED APRIL r. 1884, DRAWN BY
- Mary Mckinney to the order Of endorsed by A.
Packhardt 1t four months for SIZE All oau
TONED against negotiating said note. . -
r OsT-A DRAFT, DRAWN BY BENZ. POULTNRY.
dated baltimore April II, 1884, six months date due
October TO- 1884, In and accepted by John Randall
payable A. the Mechanics Bank in New York iOr ssA2
payment having been stopped BLY, 70 Fulton street.
r osT-A BLACK SETTER DOG, FROM THE STABLE
- Of Murray, Columbia street. Brooklyn, South
ferry Whoever will return him shall be handsomely
wardsd by the owner,
OST-DROPPED FROM OFF THE CARTMANS
II cart In coming from pier ~ North river Ferry
street. roll of leather, marked ]. II. b. N Y
The finder will receive liberal by leaving same
with JOHN H. BOWIE CO.. IS Ferry street..
osT OR ST0LEN-AT THE FIRE IN BROADWAY
aquantity Of ladiss and gents wearing apparel bed
ding ae Also one set green and gold vest buttons
ruby pearl ring set sleeve buttons gold dollars aad
one cameo sreaspin Any person giving Information
asked MEADE BROTHERS, 23s Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

ITO LET-THE THREE sToR1 AND ATTIC HOUSE 100
Fret syensa To good scnant IL xui be let at fa .
price. Apply 10 SAMUEL II. u. NORTON, tho prer
mes Also stores and houses In Oak street. Apply AZ
Oak street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

TINION COURSE L. I.-TROTTING.-ON FRIDAY
u Nay O. ats p. M for purse and stake Of $780, mile
heats, best in under tho saddle w0cdrua n.ns'
Pifer names b. e. Joe Huestes Stages will leave the VIII
Hamburg fsrries hourly during the day.
JOHN T. SNEDIKER, Proprietor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20
WE ARE LIVING TOO FAST

Beyond all doubt, this is an age of ostentation
and show We are superficial and extravagant.
Gloss and glitter, emptiness and falsity, rules
society and business. So " fast" is this genera
tion that it has no time for solidity. 1t runs up
like Jonah's gourd, Heaven save it from SIM
liar fate Honesty, integrity, economy and JUS
tice are decidedly old fogyish," and very cold
ly recognized Shrewdness, trickery, plausibil-
ity and parade are certainly in the ascendancy.
This is very lamentable state of affairs, still
more so because il has become dominant in the
business of our land. Time was, when from the
style of mans business, and his manner of liv-
ing, an estimate could be made of his worldly
condition; but with our progressive spirit we
have cast aside that criterion. The clerk now
equals or excels his employer in life's comforts
and luxuries. The man with an income of one
thousand dollars lives more ostentatious than
he whose quarterly rents treble that sum- A
glance tells us what a man seems, not what he ac-
tually u.s.
But it was to the young people of both sexes
that we proposed addressing this article They
need substantial merit and sound character in
place of their present foppery, fippancy and for.
wardness. Our promising Young Americans"
are imbued with the most extravagant and fall
lacous ideas. The economy, simple habits,
and industry of our early business men are not
initiated by the rising generation soon to con-
troll public and private affairs. In this, and in
every other community, the safest and most SUBJ
stantial men are those who have earned their
fortunes by steady labor and preserved them
by their habits of prudence and industry, CON-
bined with strict integrity. As a general thing,
all other wealth has an unstable foundation
The present spirit of speculation goes hand in
hand with reckless extravaganza; and a desire
10 make an empty show, to initiate or exceed
somebody else in dress OF equipage, the disposi-
tion to counterfeit real ability, meets our gaze on
every hand.
But a few years since, five hundred per annum
for a gentleman Of twenty years or therea.
bouts, was considered a very fair salary, and
thousands Of men have started business with a
capital Saued from few years of labor at that
price; bnt now, one thousand per annum for the
same services is looked upon in very sighting
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20
For the Grand River Times.
A LEGEND OF THE OLD-NE w. YEAR


BY L. j. BATES. ,..
On midnight drcar of the dying year,
A sound came DER the bay; M "a,
For the gale upsprung, and the surges rung
A requium as wild as they; eA
They moaned and grew white, on that wild mid
night, t
For the year whose locks were gray!
Through the stormy sky the clouds sweptby,
And from their edges fell
shroud of snow to the earth below
So ghostly legends tell
And through the dark by those who would bark,
Was heard tolling bell ~
At the darkest hour, high over the power
OF gale so bleak and drear,
There came a shout from the storm without,
That chilled mems hearts with fear;
For, at twelve o'clock, it broke, with shock,
Upon the watchers ear!
Twas a human cry, of such agony,
An hundred souls had died,
And never have spake like the shrek that broke
Across the icy tide
That the heart stood still, with q sudden chill,
1t rang so wild and wide!
And, never before, on sea or shore,
Had such a shrek been born;
And never bell been heard to knell
With music SO forlorn;
And never cloud wove snowy shroud
Like that they saw at morn
Its hue was blood-red, where the sunlight shed
Its glory on the shore;
And whittier than white in the dim twilight
Behind the sand-hills hoar;
And the color of gold where the heights uphold
Their heads for evermore
For the storm had fled, and the sunshine shed
A glory warm and clear;
And on every face was geesome grace,
And look of joyous cheer:
But lady lay on the beach that day,
With never a kind "New-Year"
Her eyes of blue, they were frozen through
The lids were wide apart;
And the rosy lips, where he who sips,
Drew wine up from the heart,
Were icy and chill and the pulse was STILL
That never more might start!
All, me and her hair, so glossy and rare
That flowed upon her breast,
Was colder than snow, it was frozen So
An adamantine vest;
And even the thin, light robe she was in
Was marble, as the rest
And strewn on Shore were fifty more;
But never a one they spoke,
Though the lady was fair and her bosom bare,
And the sea DER her small feet broke;
Nor needed, nor stirred, nor whispered word,
Nor offered her even cloak!
And, legends still say, that over the bay,
On every years last night,
You may hear the knell of a phantom bell,
And shrek Of wild alright;
And, all the next day, will the wrecker pray,
Who light the signal light!
He will pray and moan till his dying groan,
And call upon his child;
But his "New-Year" must be by the wintry sea,
And breakers tossing wild;
And at every roll, they will wrench the soul
That blood hath so defiled
Mill Point, Mich, Dec. A, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

lHENRY 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
mortgages, &c, executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch. Office opposite the Wash
ngton House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

HENRY 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??, 1854-12-20

EXTRAORDINARY FEATs IN THE AIR.-On
Tuesday afternoon Mons. GODDARD made an eX-
traordinary balloon ascension from New York,
the following account of which we find in the
Sun:
"At halfpas three o'clock, accompanied by
Mr.. Aritta, of Havana, Mons. Ocean, Isaac III.
Benedict, and one of the animals belonging to
the Hippodrome, fastened in the car of the para
chute, he cut the cords assunder which bound
him to earth, and taking his seat on a trapezium
"a wooden pole, suspended at each end from
the car with ropes twenty feet long-bounded
up at a rapid rate, amid the huzzas of the multi
tude. When about an eighth Of mile up he
cut the parachute loose from the balloon, and it
descended safely to the earth, with its freight un-
hurt.
"Mr. GODDARD then commenced the perform
ance of his gymnastic teats in the air. At one
time he whirled over and over the pole of the
trapezium; at another time, grasping it with a
single hand, he swung his body to and fro as a
school boy would on a swing Then again, he
appeared to be hanging to it with his chin only,
then standing upon it-both hands hold of the
ropes-then on one leg, then without any grasp
of the lines, and finally, as the balloon ascended
nearly out of sight, the daring voyager stopped,
rolled over upon the trapezium, and in mid
heavens hung suspended from it, head down.
wards, with only single foot locked over the
pole. .,
"There perhaps could not be a greater exhibit
ton of daring than this. Many persons who
watched the feats trembled in their shoes as
they saw him pass through his aerial evolutions
He,however, restored them to their natural equi-
lbrium of composure on ascending by the ropes
of the tropezium, a distance of twenty feet into
the car of his ship and to the company of his pas
sengers. He was going off in N. N. E. direc-
ton slowly when last seen."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

A NOBLE AcT.-George Beach, Esq, of Hart
ford, Ct., has erected fine brick building in that
city, comprising twelve comfortable tenements,
which he designates House for Widows" being
intended for the comfort and accommodation Of
women who have been deprived of means of
support by loss of husbands, &c. This building
has been put in the hands of Trustees, for that
purpose--merely requiring of each tenant the
nominal sum of $40 year, which is to pay re-
pairs, insurance, and taxes. 1t is already filled
with that class ST persons, and Mr.. Beach is re-
ceiving, in the blessings of the widow and ia
theress," greater happiness than is derived
from fat dividends. May he wake up some
morning, and find all the iron in his establish
ment turned, by "the good genii," into bars of
gold. Who is the next rich man to prove HIM
self practical Christian? .l,
New Haven Register.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

HORACE 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??, 1854-12-20

Total, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500, 900
Which is the whole amount received by the king
and heir apparent.
We opine it would be a satisfactory specua-
ton for his Majesty to sell out for the snug sum
of 100000 per annum.
The whole receipts of customs amounted in
the year 1853, to $l55,54O, from which is to be
deducted the cost of collection, leaving the nett
assets at a small figure,
That these islands will eventually be incorpo-
rated into our Union is beyond question, but
not on such exorbitant and indefinite terms
There is possibility, if not probability, that
it is scarcely to be supposed that our Govern
mept would lay itself liable to give him twelve
times the salary Of the President during that Pc
riod
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

ENERGY.-See how that fellow works! No
obstacles are too great for him to surmount;
no ocean too wide for him to leap; no noun
tain too high for him to scale. He will make
stir in the world and no mistake. Such are the
men who build our railroads, dig up the noun
tains in California and enrich the world. There
is nothing gained by idleness and sloth. This
is world of action and to make money, gain
reputation and exert happy influence. Men
must be active, persevering, and energetic
ons, or attempt to dodge the lightning Go for
ward zealousy, in whatever you undertake, and
we will risk you anywhere and through life
Men who faint and quail, are a laughing stock
to angels, devils, and true men.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20
WHOLE NUMBER III.
SMART ADVICE.

Z" "Bmelech," said Mr.. Slow, extending his arm
like pump handle, "you are now old enough
to understand the words of wisdom-being
eeven-and-a half in other words, half-past elev-
en-and wish to advise you never to interfere
with nobody, nor to interfere with nothing that
don't belong to you. Shut yourself up, like ,
gold eagle in your pocket book, and don't get
spent in too much concern for others. If peo-
pie is inclined to 60 to ruin, let 'em 90 if they're
mind to--what business is it of yourn! If
neighbors quarrel, what business is it of yourn!
Let 'em fight it out Why should you risk your
precious head in trying to save 'em! When
you trade, alters look to your side of the bar
gain; and leave the one you're trading with to
look arter his. If he gets bit, 'tant your fault.
Take keer Of number one, is Scripter, the real
golden rule, and he that acts unto it never can
die poor. Never have anything to do with SYM
pathy. Sympathy doesn't pay. 'Taint worth
one per cent. But if you must be Sympathetic
because it's popular, be sure before you begin,
that it ant agoin' to cost you anything, and then
p'raps t will do to invest in it. Nobody ever
lost anything by not being generous, so lay by
for yourself what folks expect you to give to
poor people and other vagabonds, and when you
are old it will not depart from you. You will
have something to count on to make you happy.
Pay your doctors bills, found hospital, and
buy gravestone full of exalted virtues. Be
careful then, Bimelech, and alters look arter
the main chance, and beware of Sympathyw
| ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERs.-The late Mr..
Alexander, architect of Rochester bridge, and
other fine buildings in Kent, was once under
cross-examnation, in special jury case at
Maidstone, by Sergeant, afterwards Barron Gar
row, who wished to abstract from the weight of
his testimony. After asking what was his name,
the Sergeant proceeded:
"You are a builder, | believe?"
"No sir, am not a builder, | am an arch-
tect" i'
"Ah! well architect or builder builder
or architect they are very much the same sup
pose!"
| 81 beg your pardon, sir, cannot admit that;
consider them totally different"
"Oh, indeed perhaps you will state where
in this great difference consists !'
Gan architect, sir, prepares the plans, con-
ceives the design, draws out the specifications
in short, supplies the mind; the builder is
merely the brcklayer or the carpenter, the build
er is in fact the machine; the architect the pow
er that puts the machine together and sets it q
going"
"Oh, very well, Mr.. Architect, that will do; (;
and now, after your very ingenious distinction
without difference, perhaps you can inform the
Court who was the architect of the Tower of
Babel?" .s.russt ..d
The reply, for promptness and wit, is per-
haps not to be rivalled in the whole history of
rejoinder. Ffe.1 %
"There was no architect, sir-and hence the
confusion"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

CROSVEN0R 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??, 1854-12-20

WASHING TON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
or. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed 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??, 1854-12-20
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
an JOHN w. BARNS & Co.
Office orer Henry Grbiin's Drug Store, oppo-
site the Washington House.

&C. TERMs.-Payment In Advance.
Taken at the Office, or forwarded by mall 81 90
Delivered by the carrier in the village, -- 80
One shilling in addition to the above will be
charged for every three months that payment is
delayed.
No paper discontinued until all airearages are
paid, except at the discretion of the publishers.
Terms OF Advertising.
One square (12 lines or less) first insertion fifty
cents, twenty-five cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. Legal advertisements at the rates prescrib-
ed by law. Yearly or monthly advertisements as
follows:
l square month, $1,00 square year, $500
l. 200 l column1 4" 5000
L 6 800 1-2 4" 1000
0S- Business Cards, $500 per annum.
Advertisements unaccompaned with written or
verbal directions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged for. When n postponement is
added to an advertisement, the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
US- Letters relating to business to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-post
paid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

A COSTLY HEAD DREss.-The following is
an estimate of the Jewels in the Crown of Eng
land -
20 diamonds round circle, each 500 100000
large centre diamonds, 1900 1900
81 smaller do. placed at the angles
of the former, each ....... 100 5,400
a crosses composed of 25 diamonds, 4,8O0
large diamonds on the top of crosses 1000
IL diamonds contained in feur-de-ls 10000
IS smaller diamonds in the same 1000
Pearls, diamonds &C., upon the arches
and crosses, -. 10000
$50 small diamonds, s,.............. 5000
26 diamonds in the upper cross, -. 1900
circles of pearls about the rim,. -. 5000
Cost of the stones exclusive of metals fs5,sOO
or more than $4,000,000. ,
Never be idle. Ifyour hands cannot be use
fully employed, attend to the cultivation of your
mind. 1000
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-12-20

c. DA WIS 8' 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??, 1854-12-20
DIRECTORY--1854 d

WILLIAM IA 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??, 1854-12-20

HOPKINS 8- 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??, 1854-12-20

The GREAT SHAwL.--The fnestneedlework
shawl ever seen in America, notice of which
appeared some time ago in the Tribune which
cost 2,7O0 in Constantinople. and was imported
expressly for exhibition at the Worlds Fair, was
sold at auction yesterday, at the Crystal Palace,
for one thousand and twenty-five dollars. The
purchasers name was given as James De Wolf.
= br8ai IN Y Tribune.