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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16
TO THE FARMER.

Toll on, brave man, through sun and Shove
Thou shalt not toll in vain, a
The earth, thy servant, comes to pour,
Her wealth of autumn grain.
o, never shall her bosom fail, u
Till man disdains the plough,
But with her gracious bounty swell,
AS we behold it now.
For thee, the evening dews decend,
For thee, the rain drops fall; aa.
For thee, the golden harvests bend,
Behold thy wealth in all
Look up andssmile-no mental task,
Is thine to till the field;
What nobler calling can you ask,
What manlier labor wield?
'Tis thine to break the virgin sod,
Subdue the painless wild;
Where mans recaiming foot ne'er trod,
Nor industry ever smiled
Oh glorious age, when man no more
The arms of war shall WELD!
But proudly own on every shore,
The plough, his spear and shield.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

PAY AS You Go.-John Randolph, of Roam
oke, said near forty years ago, in his place in
Congress, 81 have discovered the philosophers
stone; it is to pay as you 60" We should
scarcely ever buy too many goods in Europe, if
we should establish and adhere rigidIy to the
rule of paying for them at the time of making
the purchase. Our country merchants would
seldom buy too much if they could only obtain
what they paid for at the time. So of individu-
ais; if they would only allow themselves to con-
sumo an article of necessity or luxury after it
was honestly paid for, the number of extrava-
CANT and foolish purchases would be greatly di-
minished; and although they might not be en-
tirely prevented, the individual would usually re-
main in solvent condition, and would escape
that vortex embarrassment, bankruptcy, des-
titution and the too often consequent humia-
ton and decentralization. The character, posi-
ton, and prospects of individuals and families,
are often totally and irrevocably changed by
change in their pecuniary condition. Families,
are broken up and scattered abroad, children sep
arated from their natural guardians and protect
ors, and even disease and death are all caused
by errors and follies in pecunary matters and
the destituiion, degradation and misery incident
thereto. Let those who are convinced of the
truth of these views, and of the great moral
utility of reformation, commence forthwith to
act upon the motto, "Pay as you 60" We are
not hostile to a moderate and Legitimate use OF
credit; but it should constantly be borne in
mind, that the tendency is to excess, which is
very dangerous, particularly to those OF limited
means. [Sabbath Recorder.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

A MODEL DUN.-An editor " out west" thus
talks to his non-paYing subscribers and patrons.
If the appeal does not bring the "pewter," we
think he need never try again
Friends, Patrons, Subscribers and Advert
SerS :"
Hear us for our debts, and get ready that
you may pay; trust US, we are in need, and
have regard for our need, for you have been long
trusted; acknowledge your Indebtedness, and
dive into your pockets, that you may promptly
fork over. If there be any among you, one sin
gle patron that don't owe us something, then to
him we say--step aside consider yourself a
gentleman. If the rest wish to know why we
dun them, this is our answer: Not that we care
about cash ourselves, but our creditors do
Would you rather that we 60 to Jail, and you 90
free, than you pay your debts, and we all keep
moving! AS we agreed, we have worked for
you; as we contracted, we have waited upon
you, but as you don't pay, we dun you! Here
are agreements for job work contracts for SUBJ
scripton; promises of long credits; and duns
for deferred payment. Who is there so mean
that he don't take paper! If any, he needn't
speak-we don't mean him. Who is there so
green that he don't advertise? If any, let him
slide-he amt the chap either. Who is there
so bad that he don't pay the printer! If any, let
him about-for he's the man we're after. His
name is Legion, he has been owing us for one,
two, three, four, FIVE, six, seven and eight years
LONG enough to make us poor, and himself
rich at our expense. If the above appeal to his
conscience doesn't awake him to sense of
justice, then we shall have to try the law and
see what virtue there is in writs and consta-
bes."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

WHIsKERs-The edtress of the Lancaster
Literary Gazette says she would as soon nestle
her nose in a rats nest of swingle tow, as allow
a man with whiskers TO kiss her.
We don't believe word of it, the objections
which some ladies pretend to have to whiskers,
all arise from envy. They don't have any.
They would if they could, but the fact is, the
continual motion of their lower jaw is fatal to
their growth. The ladies-God bless them -
adopt their fashions as far as they can. Look
at the depredations they have committed on our
wardrobes in the last few years. They have
appropriated our shirt bosoms, gold studs and
all. They have encircled their soft bewitching
necks in our standing collars and cravats-driv-
ing us men to flatties and turn-downs. Their
innocent little hearts have been palptating in
the inside Of our wnistcoats, instead Of thump.
ing against the outside, as naturally intended
They have thrust their pretty feet and ancles
through our observation-disclosures
-unthinkaboutables- short, as Macawbe,
would say, breeches. And they are skipping
along the streets in our high-heeled boots. Do
you hear, gentlemen! We say boots
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

~ In this time of scarcity of provisions
and high prices, the following very forcible and
timely remarks, from the New York Tribune,
addressed to the farmers of that State, are well
worthy the serious consideration of all agricul-
turalists not only here in the West, but thro'-
out the United States: .lspL sel De- Ed.
PLANT ONE MORE ACRE
Have the farmers of this State thought what
the result would be if they should plant one
year an extra acre of land! Will itappear i'm.
probable when we say this would give Us the
product of one hundred and seventy thousand
acres in addition to the usual crop. As an in
stance, let us suppose that each farmer should
plant this additional acre in Indian corn, and
that it averaged only thirty bushels to the acre.
The product would be five millions and one
hundred thousand bushels. Now independent
OF their own selfish inducements to raise crop
of grain to sell, we contend it is the duty of ev-
cry farmer in America to plant, this very spring,
one more acre. If it cannot be planted in
spring wheat, oats, or maize, then plant it in
buck wheat or rutabagas. But, be it what it
may, either one thing or the other, we urge you
to Increase the number of your planted acres.
We urge you for your own sake, for the sake
OF humanity. to increase the products of earth
this year. Endeavor to add to the supply of
whatever will sustain the life of man or beast
during the exigencies of next winter. Consid-
er yourself appointed by Providence special
committee to provide against famine, such as
last season afflicted this country.
Let the present situation of affairs be we'll
thought of. In consequence of the demand for
aborers upon public works for several years
past, they have been drawn off from agricul.
ture. Suddenly, with reduced supply of grain
comes foreign demand, and such an increase
in the value of beef cattle, that immense guam.
titles of corn have been used in feeding beeves
for the market. Then the unprecedented drouth
of last summer cut off the crops to such an ex.
tent that the demand, to carry through hard
winter and late spring, has completely exhaust.
ed the storehouses of old grain, and there is
probably smaller stock on hand this day than
we have had, in comparison with the population
any time in half a century. We are not alarm.
lists, but we deem it necessary to arouse the
country to a sense Of the exigencies of present
circumstances. What would be the result oi
another drouth, similar to that of last summer
And have we any assurance that there will not
come another! Are not drouths rather apt to
follow in succession of several years? Such
has been the experience of this country, an6
personally Of ourselves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

Mrs. Patterson, the woman who was mixed
up with the far-famed Massachusetts Nunnery
Committee, and lodged with Mr. Hiss, at the ex-
pense of the State. is in tribulation Her friends
say, in paliation of the fact that she was found
in company with such men as composed the
Nunnery Committee, that she was not aware Of
their character at the time she made their ac-
quaintance; and she states, on her own respon-
sibility, that she has suffered enough in con-
sequence Of her association with the SMELL
ing committee" and wishes it particularly un-
derstood tina. she is not member Of The Legisla-
tire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

A CAPACIoUs CARPET BAG.-Meanness occa-
sionally meetsSs~ith shock that is a lesson TO
all concerned, especially TO the victim. On the
Cleveland cars a day or two since, coming to
Buffalo, was stalwart man going to New York
10 buy goods He was not what might be call
ed stingy or close man, but he was one, who,
when there was cent due him that swindling
might deprive him of, would sacrifice $50 bill
to save the copper. Our friend had started
from Cleveland without any breakfast, and
when Erie hove'' in sight, he gathered him
self up for general skrmish. for any and all
kinds Of provisions. He had carpet bag with
him, and going into dining room at Erie, de-
posted his carpet bag on one chair, while he
took another by its side. He was lost for about
ten minutes, perfectly oblvious to anything save
that he had blessed consciousness of some
thing rapidly and agreeably filling up his in
wards" About this time, the landlord came
around, and stopping by our friends chair, ejac-
ulated, "Dolar, sir" "a dollar" responded
the eating man, ga dollar-thought you only
charged fifty cents meal for one-eh 2" "That's
true," said meanneSS, but count your carpet
bag one, since it occupies seat" (The table
was far from being crowded.. Our friend ex-
postulated, but the landlord insisted, and the
dollar was reluctantly brought forth. The
landlord passed on. Our friend deliberately
arose and opening his carpet bag, full in its
wide mouth, dscoursed unto it" Carpet bag,
it seems you're an indiridual-a human individ-
ual, since you eat-at least since I've paid for
you, and now you must eat,"-upon which, he
seized everything eatable within his reach, nuts
raisins, apples, cakes, pies, and amid the roars
of the bystanders, the delight of his brother
passengers, and discontinue of the landlord
phlegmatically went and took his seat in the
cars. There was at least eight dollars worth
in the bag-upon which the landlord realized
nothing in the way of profit. So much fol
meanness. Buffalo Republic.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16
WHOLE NUMBER 19l.

APEA-NUT SELLERS TRIUMPH.-A correspon-
dent OF the Anti. Slavery Standard writing from
Atlanta, Ga, tells the following capital story,
which he entities, the "Pea.uut Sellers Tri-
umph; or, Young Americas kRevenge." Ifit
makes our readers laugh as inextinguishaby as
1t has us, we pity them: -
"One day, peanut selling urchin at the rail-
road station was rudely pushed off the platform
by the conductor of the freight train His wrath
was great, and he determined that it should he
the spring of equal great annoyance to his foe.
His heavng bosom---contracted brow---com.
pressed lips--clenched Misunderstanding eye--and
half uttered, BY gum, if don't make YOU paw
for this then I'm mistaken!'--all proved that a
dreadful retrbution awaited the devoted conduc.
tor of the freight train. siV
Young America sold his stock that day with
unusual rapidty--for he sold it at half price and
was diligently at his business He raised
twenty-five cents; with it he bought piece of
fat pork.
The grade at Atalanta is very steep and
heavy loaded freight trains, when going at full
speed, seldom exceed the rate of three miles an
hour until they reach certain distance from
the city. Young America attached a piece of
string to the portland, accompanied by an
other juvenile, went to the place where the
grade is the steepest Now locke here said the
peanut seller to his companion, and as he pla-
ced the fat pork on the rail, 'you take hold of
that string and pull me along He squatted
down on the pork, and was trailed up and down
on both of the rails for about half mile Of
course the rail was very well greasedi The
freight train came up 1t was literally, no 90 |!
For two days the engine vigorously puffed in
vain attempt at progress. The conductor was
finally obliged to call in the aid of another en-
gine. Thus concudeth the history of the Pea
nut Sellers Triumph; or Young Americas Re-
veDge."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

A woman in Green County, Pa, sent to Mr..
Wise, the papers, &C., with certificate that
she took them as Know Nothing documents
from her husbands pocket, while he was asleep
in bed! Everybody TO their taste, but we'd
rather enjoy single bessedness" and a her,
mits life in Kamtschatka than wedock with
such womanl Monongalia Mirror.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

Young men should bear in mind that coat
tails, cigars, profanity, tall shirt collars, and
bluster, do not make men. Young women
should also remember that feathers, furs, dress,
sofa lolling, scandal-makiug, wearing kids, talk
ing nonsense, and street gadding, do not make
the true woman.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

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
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??, 1855-05-16

HOPKINS g. ROTHERS 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??, 1855-05-16

HENRI 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??, 1855-05-16
'[Lecture by DR.. Adams.


AN INDIANA Crock OF GoLD-The Hoosier
Blade, published down at Worthington, in
Greene county, tells very remarkable story as
to how young man, resident of that county,
came to be the lawful possessor of pot of
gold:
"The oldest inhabitants down there were
wont to tell how, on certain occasion many
years back, party of Indians came through that
region in search of pot of gold, which, as they
said, was buried at the root Of wild cherry
tree, between Vincennes and the east branch of
White river-on which tree there was an eagle
cut, and on some two or three trees close by,
were index points, pointing to the spot where
the treasure lay There was also horse. shoe
cut upon rock close by.
Well, it seems that this fortunate young man,
some months ago, took unto himself wife from
the region of the hoop-pole knobs Of Brown
county, and further, that this wife told him that
she knew of cherry tree over in Brown that
had goose cut upon it, that she knew the ex-
act spot where the tree, now cut down, had stood
that it was close by where she was raised, and
she could 60 right to it.
They went, they came to the spot; he took
an iron rod, and stabbing into the ground q few
times, struck something solid. He took it out,
IL was keltle, anu lDSlue OI III was I0unQ scJJ,-
600 in gold chunks-sixteen squares, the kettle
marked l7l7. He has sent it on to Philadelphia
to have it coined.
a GooD HtT.-At the festival in N. York. in
honor of Henry Clay's birth day, the Rev. Sam
Osgood made the speech on the OCCASION, in
which he raked the secret-oath bound order OF
Know-N Nothingism in the following style:
But in saying that we 60 for American citizen.
ship, we do not mean to denounce any man. An
American is n man who believes in American
ideas, no matter what his birthplace may have
been, and am one who welcomes TO our shore
every person who is lover Of our country and
of our laws. Cheers. can never consent tC
try to piece out the wings of our noble old ca
gle by any black feathers from the night raver
of Jesuitism. Tremendous cheering] Amer
lean citizenship, fair play, no kind of secrecy, nc
fighting Jesuitism by Jesuitism, but an oper
field and fair play, and our star-spangled banner
for our standard. Renewed cheering.] Ou
great orator believed in making America a pow
er of our own.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

From information in which we have respect
and confidence, we learn that Louis Napoleon
has been investing large sums in California, in
the names of other parties, Wash. Star.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

HORA CE 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??, 1855-05-16

WASHINGT TON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favoraby with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

l.. M. S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
ries 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??, 1855-05-16

c. DAVIS & 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??, 1855-05-16

REED Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. ALI 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??, 1855-05-16

JOHN T. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

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??, 1855-05-16

Mrs. PARTrNGToNs INDIGNATIoN.-A paper
having said it was /" Mrs. Partington," instead
of" Mrs Patterson" who accompanied Mr.. Hiss
in his Nunnery perambulations, this renowned
lady entered the editorial sanctum of her Off
cal organ and gave vent to her injured feel
ings. The interview is thus described by the
editor:
"See here," said she, at length, and laid a
Transcript before u.s. much soed and crumpled
as if ashamed of ITSELF see here" pointing to
paragraph insinuating that it was Mrs. Part
ington and not Mrs. Patterson that had been dis
covered at Lowell :" | can be continuous and
unmovable under most things" said she, 4" but
this is an importation that can't stand anyhow.
What use is it that have lived so long virtuous
if am treated with this vile calomel at the last
Don't you think could level an attachment on
the editor for the libel!" We saw that she was
excited, and not wishing to overturn the Tran
script, we informed her that it was probably a
typographical error, and that the editor would
undoubtedly correct it.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven
Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16
COMING HOME.

Glad words! The waters dash upon the
PROV of the gallant vessel. She stands on the
deck and the winds WOO her ringlets as she
looks anxiously for the head lands Of home
In thought there are warm KISSES on her ips,
and soft hands on her temples. Many arms
press her to throbbiug heart, and one voice
sweeter than all the rest whispers, My child p
Coming home Full to bursting is her young
heart, and she seeks the cabin to give her Joy
vent in blessed tears.
Coming home! The best room is set apart
for his chamber. Again and again have loving
hands folded away the curtains, and shook out
the snowy drappery. The vases are filled every
day with fresh flowers, and every evening trem-
ulous, loving voices whisper, I" He will be here
tomorrow, perhaps" At each meal the table
is set with scrupulous care The newly embroi-
dered slippers, the rich dressing gown, the study
cap he will like so well are all paraded to meet
his eye
That student brother! He could leap the
waters, and fly like a bird home. Though he
has seen all the splendor of olden time, there is
but one spot that fills his heart and that spot he
will soon reach. "Sweet home"
Coming home! What sees that sunbrown-
ed sailor in the darkling waters! He smiles!-
There are pictures there Of blue-eyed babe and
its mother. He knows that even now his young
wife sings the sweet cradlesong:
For know that the angels will bring him to me-"
He sees her watching from her cottage door,
and he feels the beat of her heart in the pulse of
his own as familiar football touches only the
chords of memory.
The bronzed sailor loves his home as an ca
gle whose wings seek oftenest The tracks of the
air, loves best his mountain eyry. His treasures
are there.
Coming home! Sadly the worn Californian
folds his arms and sinks back upon his feyered
pillow. What to him is his yellow gold! Oh,
for one smile of kindred! But that may not be.
Lightly they tread by his bedside, watch the dim
eye, moisten the parched lips.
Apleasan. face bends over him-a rough palm
gently pushing back the moist hair, and famil.
lar voice whispers, "Cheer up, my friend, we are
in port, you are going home"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. 7. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

a. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1919 and 1914 South Water Street.,
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??, 1855-05-16
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-16

WILLIAM IA TIA 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??, 1855-05-16

a, B. BIDWELL S SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids Mich c. b. Albee agent
sor Grand Haven and vicinity.
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