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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

At the anniversary of the American and For
eign Bible Society, it was reported that the en-
barrassments of the times had both hndered the
sales of the scriptures and lessened the amount
of the contributions to the Treasury, which were
some 500 short of last year. Other accounts
show that it is larger than any year excepting
last.
The American and Foreign Christian Union
made similar report,n financial point of view;
the receipts only amounting to S63S77, and 65,-
46l their expenses.
The object Of the society is the diffusion of
Professionalism, and therefore see with pleasure
the crusade going on in this country against
Catholics, and the disposition evidenced in some
parts to inquire into monastery institutions by
Legislatures.
Resolutions against the encroachments of the
Roman Catholic church were adopted.
Ex-President Fillmore leaves here for Europe
by the Atlantic on the 10th.
The woods known as Anthony's nose, on the
Hudson river were on fire yesterday, and had
been burning since Sunday.
New York Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

SEWING PEoPLE's Mouths up" Sewing peo-
ple's mouths up! What dreadful thing !"
think hear you say al wonder where they do
it! never heard of such thing here" l
must answer you; it is not done in England, but
at Siam, far in the East. 81 wonder what they
do it for?" l Twill tell you; it is for telling un-
truths. When a person is brought before a
Judge, and proved guilty of telling wiful false
hood he is sentenced to have his mouth sewed
up. He is placed in chair raised upon steps,
that every body may see him his arms and legs
are fastened down so that he cannot stir. A
man stands by with needle and cotton, ready
to perform his office. How very painful it must
be to have the needle run through the lips -
The poor creature cannot eat, or cry, or speak ;
trying to move his lips would only increase the
pain. All person are treated in this manner
whether men; women, or children. Perhaps you
will wonder how long they have to continue in
this miserable condition. 1t is according to the
greatness of the crime; some for few hours
and some for whole days. l cannot but hope
that this custom is being done away with now,
on account of its cruelty but it shows how
greatly even heathen people abhor lying; they
look upon it as the worst sort of crime.
And what does God say about it in his Bible
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord )"
and all liars shall have their portion in the lake
which burneth with fire and birthstone" Solo,
mon says that lying tongue is one of the six
things that the Lord hates.
A child who is in the habit Of telling lies, can
never be trusted, even when he speaks the truth.
Early DAYS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

A RANTANKERoUs MAINE LAW MAN-The
editor of tho Young Hoosier, spicy little sheet
published at Wabash, Indiana. has the follow
ing first rate notice" of whiskey newspapers
re. r. Eagle.
Gall whiskeyite papers who 60 in for the free
use ofliquor ought to be printed on parchment
made of the waterproof skins Of drunkards-
human blood should be the nk-dragon's teeth
their tvpe--a brandy mill their press--a distill-
cry their publishing establishment--and the
editor should have a red-hot poker to write his
editorials with. They ought to be circulated by
fiends"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME OF CANADA.--A
correspondent writes us as follows: A para
graph has appeared in several newspapers, and
among others in the Daily MAIL on the origin
of the word Canada. In this paragraph it is said
to be corruption Of the Spanish word SAC an
ada" meaning there is nothing in it, | find an
other, and think more probable origin of the
word, in Blackie's Imperial Gazetteer There,
on page 5Sl, Canada is said to be derived from
the lroquos word "Kanata" collection of huts,
and this word the earlier European visitors to
that country mistook for its name. ..
Liverpool Daily Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
KEEP COOL.

These calm and rational exhortations to stake
it cooly" and never cry for split milk" are all
very good till they are needed. They are ex-
tremely salutary before the fever kndles or the
milk is Spilled but in the presence of pain, or
on the advent of DISASTER to all but those who
are gifted with fortitude by nature or have been
disciplined in the school Of affliction, they are
about as effectual as whistlng in the teeth of a
nor'wester.
Their utter impotence in storm Of passion,
reminds us of the directions given by a good
New England Deacon to his choloric son:
"Whenever you feel your dander rising" said
he, be sure to say the Lords Prayer, my son,
or else the alphabet clean through and long be-
fore you get to the end ont you'll be cool as a
cucumber; or On iceberg. Promise me faithful
y, my son."
{" Yes, daddy, promise"
Off trudged Jonathan to school, carrying his
bread and meat, with small bottle of molasses
in his jacket pocket and his late firm promise up
permost in his mind.
A boy, who bore him an old grudge, met him,
and after calling, him the "young deacon," and
many other scurrilous nicknames, caught him
off his guard, and threw him to the ground,
tearing his jacket and breaking his molasses bot
tie.
Up Juupeu JOHatuaIl, Ills eyes WOiHSii,
his lips white with rage. But " there was an
oath in Heaven" and he did not forgetit. So he
proceeded to swallow his alphabetical pills-an
antidote to wrath not mentioned in the "Regi-
men Salerntanum," nor recognized by the Brit
ish College.
"a, b. C,-you've tored my jacket ID, E,
F,-you've split my 'lasses &c, H, |, J, K,-
you're rascal!--L, NJ, N, o, Pill learn
you better manners, you scamp your, s,
Il, U, VII spile yer picter for you, you old
woll eye-W, X, Y, Z,--now I'll pound your
insides out o you, you darned encroachin' will
ain"
And with that, Jonathan, whose passion had
been mounting alphabetically throughout all his
fathers prescription Of vowels and consonants,
caught the young scapegrace and throwing him
down, was proceeding to work off each Of the
Deacons twenty-six anti-irasible pills in the
shape Of dozen hearty fistcuffs had not the
timely approach of a passenger interrupted the
manipulations. So much for rules to control
the passions. .H
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

The tail Of the horse is considered an emblem
of dignity in Turkey, from the fact that Turk
ish army once lost its standard in battle when
the leader, to inspire the dropping courage Of
his men, cut off the tail of horse, hosted it on
the head of spear and rallied his force to victo-
ry. AS a reward he received military promo
tion, the emblem Of which was horses TAIL
The rank of the owner is known by the num-
Der of tails he is allowed, the highest being
three, and the officers are called Pachas of three
tails" y.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

A letter from Vera Cruz to La Cronica, of N.
York city, says that Santa Ana has bought the
steamer Ben Franklin, and the bark Catharine
Augusta, for S4s0,000-to receive them on the
Mexican Pacific coast. He wants them to block
ed Acapulco. f>
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

TEMPERANCE IN THE NAvY.-Lieut. DID.
Porter, commanding the United States store-
ship Supply, which is going to the eastern
world after load of cames,-has made an ar-
rangement by which his crew is to be shipped
with the agreement that no grog shall be served
on board The men are to receive communication
for the liquor at the rate of sixpence day
The abolition Of the grog ration in the service
should have been simultaneous with the banish-
ment of the lash. II is to be hoped Lieutenant
Porter's praiseworthy experiment will afford
convincing proof that rum is not necessary to
Jacks comfort or health. N. Y. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
WHOLE NUMBER 1872.

HENRY CLAY MoNUMENT.-We understand
that large number of subscribers to the H.
Clay monument, which it is proposed to erect
in Lexington, KY, met in that city on the 18th,
to decide upon which of the plans they would
adopt of the many which had been sent in
There were nearly, if not quite, 100 competit-
ors for the prize offered for the best design
After considerable consultation and discussion,
the plan and design made by Mr.. Hamilton, of
this city, was selected, and he was designated
as the successful competitor. We hope to be
able in a few days to give our readers de-
scription of the monument, as designed by our
fellow townsman. Gin. Gaz.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

From LIBERIA--The recent arrival from this
far off infant Republic is interesting. One OF
the acts of the Legislature at its last session
was the adoption of stringent prohibitory Ii
quor law. Laws were also enacted for the en-
enlargement of agriculture, for the employment
and relief of the poor, and for establishing uni
form currency Pretty well for q race incapable
of self-government
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

PUNcTuALITY.--It is said of fMelancthon, that
when he made an appointment, he expe:ted not
only the hour, but the minute, to be fixed, that
no time was to be wasted in the idleness of sus-
pense and of Washington, that when his Sec
retary, being repeatedly late in his attendance,
laid the blame on his watch, he said, Then you
must either get another watch, or another Sec
retary."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

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??, 1855-05-23

1t probably is not generally known that there
is in the vicinity of ST. GATHERINGS, c. W., min
eral spring, whose waters possess curative quail
tiles equal to any in North America. The wa
ter is reached by an artesian well. Ailments
relating to the liver, kidney and digestive organs
are reached and in most cases entirely removed.
The spring is near the line of the Great West
ern Railway
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

A French writer, in the Courier des Etats
Unis, thus sums up the four greatest excitements
of New York city since his residence on our side
of the water
"Fanny Elsler-Jenny Lind-Louis Kossuth
Bill Poole.
So that, to ensure the greatest enthusiasm
of the metropolis of the new world you must Ell
ther-
Dance in state Of sem.nudity-
Sing with the reputation of spotless vir-
gin
Discourse with stormy emphasis upon private
interests disguised as public ones
Or die gambling rowdy, by rowdy gam
bler's hand"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

ANOTHER AsTERon-The National Intelli-
gencer says that M. LIE Verrier in communica-
ton to Lieut.. Maury, dated Paris, April 7, 1855,
announces the discovery of another asteriod, the
thirty-fourth of the system of small planets be-
tween Mars and Jupiter. The discovery was
made at the Imperial Observatory, on the 9th
April, by M Chacornac. The new asteroid is of
the eleventh magnitude.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

It is said that Matt. Ward, the murderer of
school-teacher, Butler, is the great lion of the
streets of New Orleans. He sports beauti-
fu span of bay horses, beautifully caparisoped,
and carriage that is brilliant with splendor, and
upon the box sit two colored gentlemen with
blue suits, white gloves, black hats, green band
around, and small feather upon the upper
EDGE
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

GooD--The young ladies of the Illinois In
stitute at Wheaton, Du Page county, recent
ly passed the following resolution unanimous
ly:
Resolred, That we, young ladies of the Hi
nois Institute, pledge ourselves not to keep CON-
pany or join in the holy bonds of matrimony
with any young gentleman who is not in favor
Of the Maine Law, or some other Prohibitory
law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

Herr Driesbach, the lion tamer," has set
tied down quietly upon a farm near Potosi,
Wisconsin. Instead of the caresses of lions and
tigers he has had the sense to take to his arms
blooming Buckeye girl, and quietly smokes his
meerschaum in the door of his cabin. So says
the Potosi Republican, whose editor recently
paid him visit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

A SMALL CoNTRIBUTIoN.-In the Church of
the Holy Communion in New York, last Sun
day, among the contributions was a roll of five
one thousand dollar bills. They were dropped
so quietly into the plate that not even the gen.
tleman who received them knew from whom they
came.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

In the Pennsylvania State Senate, the bill for
the sale of the Main Line of public works was
passed finally. 1t fixes the price at $s,0OO,-
600, to any other purchaser than the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, which must pay 49,
100000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

THE "KINK."-Riding through one of our
country villages short time before our annual
election, we chanced to meet boy, with books,
slate &C., under his arm, whom we recognized
to be Protestant clergyman's son, of the same
village-when the following dialogue ensued:
swell my son have you been to school to-
dayw
81 don't know sir"
"You don't know! but what makes you an
swer thus?"
"Oh mother says must follow the example
of my pious father; and that is the'way he an
swers when she asks him about the Know-Noth-
ing party, and she says he don't lie, because he
says there is kink in it."
"But when asked you if you had been to
school, you said you did not know Now is that
the truth :"
ooh, there is kink in it; they don't call it a
school; they call it the Academy"
Truly thought /, that is young American and
no mistake.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

The Buffalo Democracy says that Mr.. Roe
bling, the Engineer of the Suspension Bridge,
lately attempted to sound the Niagara River,
under the Suspension Bridge, with wire to
which was attached AZ pound weight. The
attemp. was frutless. The current was so pow
erful as to throw the weight to the top of the
woter
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

AccEprEp.-The President of the Port Hu-
ron and Lake Michigan Railroad Company has
fled with the Secretary of State the acceptance
of the Company to the amendments to their char
ter, made at the late session Of the Legislature.
Lapeer Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

VIM. II. Minor, Know-Nothing, was chosen
Governor of Connecticut, yesterday, by the Leg
isature. His Message is decidedly favorable to
the existing Prohbitory Liquor Law, and de-
nunciatory of foreign immigration.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

BosToN NoTIoNs.-They are queer people in
Boston. We place in juxtaposition the follow
ing items:
The Traveller states that woman in South
Baintree having been robbed of a breastpn. went
on Thursday to the house of the thief armed
with a revolver, and compelled him on pain OF
instant determination to rise out of bed, dress
himself, find the breastpin, accompany her
home, and deposit it on her dressing-table,
whence he had taken it. He was then suffered
to depart
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

There are to be ten boats running between
Galena aud st. Paul the present season, and an
eqaal number about will run TO st. Paul from
other points
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

L. NJ. 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??, 1855-05-23

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnshed 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??, 1855-05-23

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??, 1855-05-23

The N. Y. Times learns that the Emperor Of
Brazil has absolutely and Internationally re-
fused to treat for the opening of tho Amazon
river to the commerce of the u. States. s,fi =
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

u. S. Senator Slidel is bondsman for Post
master Kendall, of New Orleans, in the sum Of
$4,000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

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
p. stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

e. 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??, 1855-05-23

GILBERT & CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

gCROSVENOR 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??, 1855-05-23

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??, 1855-05-23

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??, 1855-05-23

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

r.. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point. Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at L.. NJ. S.
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

WHAT IS SNoB "A snob is that man or
woman who is always pretending before the
world to be something better-especially richer
or more fashionable-than they are. 1t is one
who thinks his position in life contemplate, and
is always yearning or striving to force himself
into one above, without the education or char
acteristic which belongs to it; one who looks
down upon, despises and overrides his interiors,
or even equals Of his own standing, and is ever
ready to worship, fawn upon and flatter rich
or titled man, not because he is good man, a
wise man or Christian man; but because he
has luck to be rich or consequential.
TThackerv.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

NJ. b. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of III. Grffns store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

Il. W. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

TRUST IN GoD.--We cannot lift the curtain
that wells the future. But God does not leave
us in the dark. Encouraging our faith,and cheer
ing US on, and inviting our trust and confidence,
he condescendingly meets us in the time of
need, as he does in every emergency, when we
seek his aid and offers to u.s. in kindest terms,
his promises.
Trust in God, is inscribed in living letters, on
this side of the veil that hides futurity; and God
faithful to his Notwithstanding as his crea-
lures comply with their conditions, distributes
every little rill of comfort that flows into the
soul to cheer and sustain it, in each hour and
moment of its pilgrimage.
David acknowledges this truth, stretches out
his hand unto God, as the author Of all his hap
piness; and, with that grateful affection which is
more than any thing else acceptable to the Fa-
ther of mercies from his creatures, says, "All
my springs are in Thee"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

FOSTER g. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers Of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware, foot
of Monroe street. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

, Commission Merchants Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street..
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

a. A. TRACY, Notary Public. Stcels' Landing,
Ottawa Co., Mich,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

n, b. BID WE'LL e. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. G. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity. h'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

WILLIAM IA TIA WA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--lS55

TIMOTHY FLETCHER County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace Office opposite the
Washington House. over the drug store