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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

ARCTIC CAvEs.-Kane-the Arctic voyager
in describing some of his adventures in Baf-
fms Bay, in 1853, has an account of the ice
caves and their echoes, which is quite interest
ing:
"Some of the bergs were worn in deep, vault
like chasms, through which way was practica-
BILE to broader caverns within. In the crystal
solitudes the echoes were startling.
"a whistle-your own whistle-you could
hardly recognize for the length and cearness of
the ring; the clang of ramrod was heard run
ming down the whole length of an army in re-
view; and when you spoke, your words were
repeated through the motonless atmosphere in
syllables almost as long as your breath could
hold out to make them. tried hexameter
we used to quote at home and it came back to
me in slow and distinct utterance, word for word
There is a certain cousin of mine, whom | re-
member annoying in our school days, for the dis
patch with which he could say his prayers of a
frosty night before jumping into bed. My cous-
ns entire rations of winter prayer, tho't would
have been repeated to him by single effort Of
these echoes"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

VENTILATIoN.-Our bed rooms are generally
fit only to die in. The best are those of the in
tellgent and aflluent, which are carefully ventil-
ated next to these come those of the cabins
and under farm houses, with an inch or two OF
vacancy between the chimney and the roof and
with the cracks on every side through which the
stars may be seen. The ceiled aud plastered
bed rooms wherein too many of the middle class
are lodged, with no aperture for the egress Of
air but the doors and windows, are horrible
Nine-tenths of their occupants rarely open
window unless compelled by excessive heat
and very few are careful even to leave the door
ajar. To sleep in tight six-by-ten bed room
with no aperture admitting air, is to court the
ravages of pestience and invoke the speedy ad
vent of death N. Y. Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
Young man, a private word. When you

Young man, private word. When you 60
courting, find out as soon as possible whether
your affections are being planted more in bum
die of dry goods and things generally, than in
a pulsatng heart, hemmed in by warm ribs, and
ali that. Many fellow has laid himself out
for full made woman, and only found very
extensive assortment Of cotton, whalebonc, and
similar delusive institutions. Just look over
the goods before going to the parson.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

ENFORCING THE Provisions OF THE CoNsTITU-
TUTIoN.-A Western Justice of the Peace or
dered witness to "come up and be sworn"
He was informed that The person was deaf and
dumb. 81 don't care," said the Judge, passion.
ately, "whether he is or not here is the Consti-
tuition of the United States before me; it guar
antees to every man the right of speech, and so
long as have the honor Of seat on this bench,
it shall neither be violated or invaded. What
the Constitution guarantees to man he should
have, / reckon"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

We were somewhat amused as we stood by
the desk at the Revere House, few days since,
when remarkably scedy" individual approach
ed with an irregular gait, and with a majestic
wave of his hand, desired to " book his name"
"Do you wish for room sr?" inquired the
clerk in attendance.
"No sir" calculated our friend.
"Why do you wish to book your name,
thenw
With countenance expressive Of indigna-
ton, he replied Z" Because cant 10 arrire !'-
We found that it was time for us TO leave
Boston Post
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

CLMAx.-The following purports to be the
summing up a of States Attorney in a criminal
case. 1t probably occurred "out West" tho
it is well understood now, that there is no def
ination of the term:
"Was that man dead, and had his body un-
der my own control, | would not bury him in
the pleasant grove, nor yet in the beautiful val
ley where streams meet; neither should his
loathsome carcass rest in the rich prairie, but
would transport him to the frigid zone, where
is perpetual snow and eternal winter; there
would delve his grave. would dig it thou
sand feet deep; would bury him face down.
wards, and on his back write NO RESURRECTION
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

FERRY A. SONS, Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
ceres, Provisions, Hardware, Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Crockery and Medicines; and man.
ufacturers and dealers in all kinds of lumber.
Water street
VIM. M. FFRRY Jr., w, \, C
THOs. w. FERRY. W. AVA AA""i'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

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-resident's
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??, 1854-03-01

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnished this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best i'm the State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

HOPKINS q. 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??, 1854-03-01

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??, 1854-03-01

An Australian, from the number of murders
committed in that auriterous region, thinks Mel
bourne is the place Shakespeare speaks of when
he says, "that bourne from which no traveller re-
turnse
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

WILLIAM TELL HOTEL, BY Herman Jo-
achim This House is pleasantly situated with
abundantly supplied with the luXuries and SUBJ
stantials of life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

j. MULDER, Clock and Watch Maker, Mill
Point, Mich, is prepared to do all kinds of work
in the best manner and on the most reasonable
terms.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

Geo. M. Dallas, late Vice President Of the
United States, has been nominated by the citi-
zens of the Fifth Ward as candidate for Mayor
of the consolidated city or Philadelphia.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

Some of the Maine papers doubt the story of
the mail carrier being devoured by the wolves
between Ellsworth and Machias. They say. for
deyoured," read " frightened"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

c. DAVIS8" CO.. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce
res, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots anc
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

L. M. s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
ries and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books,
Stationety, &c. At the Post Office corner of
Park and Barber streets, Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

LOUIS NAPoLEoN.-Louis Napoleon Bona
parte, who, but few years since, was regarded
as very "smal potato" is now looked upon
in totally different light, and enjoys a reputa-
ton for ability which few crowned heads at the
present day possess. His personal appearance,
however, does not, it is said, convey the i'm
preston that he is man of any great degree
Of talent. This fact is thus remarked upon by
a Partisan etter-writer:
"The face, in appearance, so motonless and
insensible, is but the mask of the man within,
ardent and powerful. Those eyes are dull, but
as profound as the thought in which they dive,
and which rise at times in their orbits, as the
flame rises from the hearth whence it derives
its fire. That brow is gloomy as fate, but ex-
pansive as creative genius. Those lips are COL
orless, but full Of expression; delicately turned
-severed-scarcely sufficiently parting and
open just enough to allow the curt and precise
expression Of a will emanating from deep re-
Election and nexorably resolved. That voice is
insolent and drawing, but self-reliant; and the
indifference which shows itself is but the excess
of that confidence Courage concealed by tim.
idity-resolution disguised by gent!eness, in.
flexibility softcned by mildness, policy hidden
by good nature-life under marble, fire under
ashes; in word, a something partaking Of Au-
gustus and of Titus, but with the face of Wer-
ther-the type Of German sentimentality. Such
does Louis Napoleon Bonaparte appear.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

L. X. DEVELLY, Tailor and Cutter. The SUBJ
scriber has opened his shop, and would respect
fully invite the attention of the citizens of Mus
kegon and vicinity who are in want of first
rate garment, good and stylish. ! feel confident
i'm giving entire satisfaction to those who may
favor me with their patronage. Muskegon, OF
tawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

In New York man has commenced suit
against another for giving him nickname.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

sCROSVENOR 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??, 1854-03-01

HENRY MARTIN, successor to Ball & Mar.
tin, Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer.
chant. Grand Rapids Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

A modest lady passenger on board one of the
packet ships into New York, sprang out Of her
berth, and jumped overheard, on hearing the
captain, during storm, order the crew to haul
down the sheets.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

Wood is the thing, after all, as the man with
the oak leg said when the dog bit it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

We don't like to joke at the expense of bach
elors, but this story, told by the Mansfield Herald
is too good to be lost
"a morning or two since, cries for assistance
were heard proceeding from the room Of a highly
respectable old bachelor. On bursting open the
door he was found froze fast in tub of water !!
Having been troubled with . bad cold, he thot
to take bath in tub Of warm water, the night
before, and felt so comfortable while sitting in
it, that he dropped to sleep and did not awake
until morning. He was, of course, unable to
stir, and was compelled to call for help. TO his
great horror, the first person rushing to his aid
was an old maid, who had partiality for him.
She, supposing he intendeda jdte upon her,
broke into the street again, her countenance fill
ed with Indignation and wounded vanity, and
threw her hands violently about, exclaiming 80,
the hateful villain!" His continued cries, how
ever, brought our friend speedy assistance, when
by chopping him out with hatchet, and turning
him round and round like spit before the fire,
he was soon thawed out He wishes us to say
he is now candidate for matrimony."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S54

GILBERT G. DURFEE, Under Sheriff and
acting Sheriff of Ottawa County, Michr 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??, 1854-03-01

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur.
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01
THE STUMP-TAIL COW.

good many years ago man stole COW
from Morrstown, N. j. and drove her to Phila-
delphia for sale. She was a common cow
enough, except that she had lost all her tail but
about six inches. The thief, fearing from the
shortness of her tail he might be traced, had pro-
cured in some way, probably from slaughter
house, another cows tail, which he fastened so
ingenionsly to the short tail that it would not
be known that it had not regularly grown
there.
AS soon as the Jerseyman missed his cow he
set off to Philadelphia, thinking she would prob
ably be carried there for sale; and it happened
that when he got to the ferry he got into the
small boat that was carrying over his COW and
the fellow who stole her. AS it was quite nat
ural that he should have his thoughts very much
upon cows, he soon began to look at this one
with great attention She was, indeed, very
much like his COW he thought. Her marks
agreed wonderfully, and she had exactly the
same expression of face, but then the expression
of her tail was so very different. 1t must be
supposed that the new owner of the cow felt
rather uncomfortable during the examination,
for he soon saw this was the person whose prop
erty he had stolen, and he was very uneasy lest
he should take hold of her tail which he looked
at so continually.
Upon the whole he thought it best to divert
his attention in some way, if possible, and there
fore steps up to him and says
"Neighbor, that's fine cow Of mine; won't
you buy her! You seem to know what a good
COW is"
"Oh, DEAR" says the other, "Tve just had a
cow stolen from me-"
swell" says the thief, 4" I'm sorry to hear that
they've got TO stealing cattle; but I'll sell off,
and you could not better replace your loss than
by buying this cow. I'd warrant she's as good
as yours y
"Why," says the Jerseyman, she was exact
ly like this one, only that she had no tail to
speak Of; and if this one had not such long tail
I'd swear it was my cow"
Everybody now began to look at The cows
tail but the thief stood nearer to it than any,
body, and taking hold of it so as just to cover
the splicing with his left hand and with a jack
knife in his right hand, pointing to the tail he
said:
80 if this cows tail were only this long you'd
swear she was yours!"
"That would" said the other, who began to
be very much confused at the perfect resem-
bance to his COW, except in this one particular,
when the thief, with sudden cut of his knife
took off the tail just about an inch above the
splicing, and throwing it overboord, bloody as it
was, turned to the other and said:
"Now swear it's your cow!'
The bewilderment of the poor man was now
| compete; but as he had seen the tail cut off,
and saw the blood trcklng from it, he could, OF
course, lay no claim to the animal, from the
shortness of the tail. Indeed here was proof
positive that this was not his COW; so that the
thief, going over with him, sold the cow without
any further fear of detection.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

MORRIS BUCK, Physician and Surgeon
Polkton, Ottawa Co.. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

n. w. SQUIER Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

WILLIAM HA TIA WAY, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p 0. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

&R. M. MITCHELL q CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1919 and 19i South Water Street.
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on conspnments
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

HOYT G. POST, Clerk of Ottawa Co. Office
over II. Griffin's store, opposite the Washington
House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

r.. w. DUNCAN Attorney at Law Prosecuting
Attorney and Circuit Court Commissioner for
Ottawa Co. Office third door below the Wash
ton House, up stairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

NJ B. HOPKINS Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery Office first door
west of Ii. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

"No, indeed, did not, my lad. You may
very well consider yourself lucky, for it's very
uncommon thing for a crowned head to treat a
stranger with such distinction"
A few days after he called again, and said: 81
guess shall stay here spell longer; I'm treat
ed so well. The other day grand officer came
to my room, and told me that the empress had
sent him to show me all tho curiosities; ard
dressed myself, and he took me into mighty
fine carriage, with four horses; and I've been to
the theatre and to the museum; and expect |
have seen about all there is to be seen in st.
Petersburg. What do you think of that sir!"
II seemed so incredible that poor, ungainly
Yankee lad should thus be loaded with atten-
tions, that the ambassador scarcely knew what
to think or say.
in short time his visitor re.appeared.
"Well," said he, made up my mind to 60
home; so went to thank the emperor and bid
him good bye. thought that couldn't do less,
he'd been so civil. Says he: Is there anything
you'd like to see before you 60 back to Ameri-
ka!' told him should like to have a peep at
Moscow, for had heard considerable about
their setting fire to the Kremlin, and I'd read a
great deal about General Bonaparte; but it
would cost sight Of money to 60 there, and |
wanted to carry my earnings to my mother
So bid him good bye, and come off Now
what do you guess he did next morning? |
vow he sent the man in regimentals to carry
me to Moscow, and bring me back again when
Pve seen all want to see; and we're going to-
morrow morning. What do you think now?"
And sure enough, the Yankee boy passed the
ambassadors house in a splendid coach and
four, waving his handkerchief, and shouting
"Good-bye, goodbye" Esprit Of the Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

WM PRE- USER, Watch Maker and Jewelcr.
below the Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Mich
Particular attention paid to repairing fine
Watches.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace. Office third door be-
low the Washington House, up stairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-03-01

MORRIS BUCK, County Surveyor. Residence,
Polkton, Ottawa Co., Mich.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-10-04
years member Of tho Methodist Church.
He has left large circle of relatives and
friends to mourn his loss.

Hollo,cay's Ointment and Pills. the most
EGectual Remedies ercr hnoon, far. Gout
and Observation-Disclosures Ct n letter from
Mr.. I'homas Wyb"rn, druggist, Eton. da-
ted April 26, 1853. ITO Professor Hol-
loway.-Sir,-A case lately came under
my notice, which think should be public
ly known. 1t is that Of poor MIN who
suffered so drcadfully from chronic rhcu-
matism that he lost The use OF one side Of
his body. and endured incessant pain, He
was under different medical treatment, and
at Westminster Hospital the faculty pro.
nounced him incurablc: however, by the
use Of your Ointment and Pills, he has been
restored to hcal'l, and strength" Is
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-10-04
Homicide.

On Sunday night last, Bully slave
of Col. F. NJ. MELLETr killed DoNAs one
of his fellow servants. At the time Of in
tliting this his trial had not been had and
OF course we cannot say whether it was
justifiable homicide or not. The following
is the finding Of the Jury of Inquest: ado
mas was killed, or came to his death, at the
plantation of +. III. MELLErr by an instru.
ment in the form of slab or piece of plank
in the hands Of BILLY slave of the said F.
NJ. MELLETr on the first OF October 1854
from the effect Of which the said Donas
died the second day Of October 1851"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-10-04
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Died on 27th inst, AT his residence near
Statcburg, after a lingering illness which
he bore with christian patience and fort-
tu,ie, JOHN SINGLETON BRADFORD
aged 81 years and ) days.
The subject OF tins notice requires no
nd ror1 iulSnmc panegyrIc, but IA friend
may he permitted to pay last tribute to-
the memory Of departed worth.
With lever Iaul:s than usually fall to
the lot OF iraiI humanity, the deceased
possessed many sterling qualities. Can
dor, truthiuIncSs, honesty, and uncalcuIat.
inT devotion To his friends pre-enl,ncntIy
distinguished I,Im. The unwcared alten
ton OF numerous friends around his diving
bed, sufficiently altcsled their appreciation
OF his many social virtues and his bereavcd
family will derive much consolation from
the knowledge that he died T" having the
testimony OF good conscience; IN the
= communion Of The catholic church in
" the confidence Of certain faith; in the
comfort Of reasonable, religious and
"h"ly hope in favor Gas we humbly
" ,rusD with his God and in percc. charity
with the world"
" l would not live alway-no, welcome the
tolllD
lmmorta'',y's lamp burns there brigh, mid
the gloon;
There, too, is the pillow where Christ
bowed Ills head;
o! soi; be my slumLers on that holy
bed
And then the glad morn shall soon follow
that night;
When the sunrise of glory shall burst OH
my sight;
And the full matin song, as the sleepers
arise
To shout in the morning, shall peal
through the skies"
Died at his residence in Clarendon coun.
ty, Sumter District, on Friday the 29th
September, 1854, JAMES r. BROCK.
The deceased was sixty.three years OF
age.-was one Of the most respected eit-
zens OF his county and had been for several