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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

We never understood how people can get a
taste for opium fastened upon them. We tried
small quantity of it the other day for " pain
internally" We were ordered to take two pills
day for four days. The first dose was really
delicious. 1t gave us a pink tinged sleep filled
to the brim with girls made of rose leaves We
INDUCED in dreams of the most Oriental order.
In one of them we had a mother-ofpear hand
sled, with golden runners With this we glided
down a rainbow made of ice cream, and brought
up on the supports of which were great
spars of emerald. The second night things be-
gan to change. About the supports of the ter
race anacondas appeared, while in the distance a
lot of green monkeys, with their tails burnt off,
were quarreling about the propriety of making
pin cushion Of US. The third evening matters
grew appalling The terrace had gone and so
had the rainbow and girls made of rose leaves !;
and in their stead we had a bed filled with rat
tesnakes, and on the head-board four grizzly
bears pulling hawser, one end of which was
fastened to our neck and the other to an iceberg.
That men should use opium for day does not
surprise us in the least; that they should do so
for month seems really wonderful Rather
than become confirmed opium eater we would
throw ourselves into Etna. We can imagine
nothing more terrible. N. Y. Dutchman.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

Just now all small bills and dues should be
paid-religiously. The laborer needs his hire,
and if he cry for the want of tiff it be with
holden while he who should pay has it in his
hand, it is sin unto him. tits common to over
look small demands in times of great pecuniary
pressure, and to consider them of small conse-
quence But they are of great consequence to
those to whom they are due. Neglect to meet
them may involve actual and severe suffering.
Let us all strive to be just--not before we are
generous--for justice is of the highest order of
generosity, and generosity cannot exist without
it. Newark Mercury.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

COOP SUGGEsTIoN.--Lieut. Maury, Of the
National Observatory, proposes double
track" across the Atlantic for steamers, or, in
other words, that steamers bound to Europe
shall invariably take a particular course, and
those bound to the United States another
This, he thinks, would lessen the liability to COL
lision
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

While Dr. Samuel Johnson was courting his
intended wife, in order to try her, he told her he
had no property; and, moreover, he had an old
uncle that was hanged. To which the lady re-
piled "That she had no more property than he
had; and as to her relatives altho' she never had
one that was hanged, she had number that de-
scrred 10 be ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

Woman is sheltered by strong arms and by
loving counsel; old age is protected by its ex-
perience; and manhood by its strength but
the young man stands amid the temptations OF
the world like self.baanced tower. Happy is
he who seeks and gains the prop and shelter OF
morality.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

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??, 1855-01-03

There is sacredness 10 tears. They are not
the mark of weakness but of power! They
speak more eloquently than ten thousand
tongues. They are the messengers of over
whelming grief Of deep contrition, and unspeak-
able love
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

i,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 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??, 1855-01-03

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??, 1855-01-03

DrrERENcE.-In ancient days the celebrated
precept was Know thyself;' in modern times
il has been supplanted by the far more fashion
able maxim: Know thy neighbor, and every
thing about him."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

There is said to be a man in Worcester who
has lived so long upon corn bread that his voice
has become husky his hair has turned to silk like
that which grows on the grain, and his toes are
covered with corns.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

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??, 1855-01-03

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnished this House, and
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

HOPKINS & BRO OTHERS, 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??, 1855-01-03

A SAD CAsE.-A Rauing Maniac from Spir-
itualiSm--A commission de lunatico inquirendo
was instituted at the Nelson House, in this vii
lage, on Tuesday last, which resulted in finding
Nathan Nathanson,a German peddler Of jewelry,
insane.
Itappears that, about three weeks since, he
became acquainted with some persons in Fair
field who are believers in the spirit rapping de-
lusion, and practiced as media. Nathanson
witnessed the phenomena of table moving and
communications from the dead--affecting to de-
ride it all but in the evening he was observed
to be considerably agitated. He spent the night
in the house. Before morning he aroused the
family by cries for help,and exhibited very strong
nervous excitement.
From that time he was possessed with the idea
that he was medium-that his arms and hands
were moved by supernatural infuences-and in
three weeks he became raving maniac; his bu-
siness prospects, which were flattering, destroy
ed; his earnings, which amount to considera-
bic sum, about to be expended for, his support
and recovery, and himself doomed possibly, to
the sad life of confirmed lunatc.
Mohawk Courier, Dec. Ii.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

C. DAVIS e. 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??, 1855-01-03
THE NOBILITY or LABOR.

1t is a fact lamentably true, too true, we fear,
for the good of our country that there is feel
ing continually on the increase, that manual la.
Dor is ignoble and worthy only of a slave. Cen
tlemen too frequently are judged by the texture
| OF the coat they have on their backs, by the del
icacy of their hands, the fairness of their skin !;
while in TRUTH it is the heart that constitutes the
true gentleman and the raiment man wears is
no true test of his gentility. The meaning of
the word gentleman is meek man, being com.
posed of the adjective gentle and the noun man.
Society has so corrupted this word that its def.
milton now depends upon the taste of those de-
fining it, Labor and gentity are not antago-
nistic. The connection between them in their
true Specifications is so strong that they are al
most inseparabe. Every man who labors is
not gentleman, but no man can be gentleman
without labor in some way, though the spheres
in which men labor are as various as the human
face. Some of the greatest men were the hard
est workers. 1t is by this means that they be-
come great. Who would think Of having fruit
full crops without labor? The soil must be cul-
tivated or it will not produce. So great men
are not spontaneous production of nature, but
they are formed by the most severe toll, the
strictest selfdenial, and the most active ener-
gy.
mcCudUCS, laDOTeTS uUu IaTtneTS arc OIleH
snarled at because their hands are horny, their
clothes soied; yet it is these very mechanics,
laborers and farmers who mainly contribute to
sustain society. II is upon them that our safe
ty or hOnors rest; they are the strong arm OF
the State, the Notifications of the republic The
man who sneers at them because Of their call
ing in life, derides manual labor and toll, is no
honor to the race of humanity, mere popinjay
whose mind is cramped by the foolish whims
and caprces of fashion. Has one Of these mock
gentlemen ever contributed his mite to the sup
port of the great mass of humanity? Is the
world benefited by his existence, or is he bur-
den and a curse to it? All must come to the
latter conclusion.
Labor is one Of the first commands of God.
Idleness is deprecated in the holy writ: the one
is honorable, the other dishonorable. Labor
strengthens the physical constitution; it gives
power to the mind it ennobles the feelings, and
makes great men and good citizens Idleness,
on the contrary, mpairs the body, enervates the
mind, destroys natural integrity, promotes dissi-
patton, and is a source of incalculable evil. 1t
will on examination, often be found to be the
root ofintemperance and debauchery, and in ma
ny instances, of crime. 1t wrecks the physical
system, deboses the mental faculties, fills our
prisons and poor houses, and cumbers the earth
with race of beings who live upon the sweat
of others brows, and pass off the stage Of life
without benefittng others or developing them
selves. Is not labor, then, more genteel than
ideness!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

JOHN T.. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

A lady was dreadfully affronted the other day,
because gentleman accosted her as an old ac-
quaintance.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

GILBERT e. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Staves Wood and Timber.
Grand Haven, Feb %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

VIM. Preusser, 4. Preusser, Nj. II. Aliardt.
WIN. PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers, jewelers., and dealers in Musical Instru-
ments. Particular attention paid to repairing
fine Watches Monroe street, Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

KANSAS CITY.-Kansas city, place of which
constant mention is made in the letters of emf
grants to Kansas is settlement on the western
border of Missouri, containing from 26O to 800
inhabitants. 1t is located on the bluffs near the
Missouri river, and will doubtless become place
of considerable Importance. 1t is the landing
place of the emigrants to Kansas,-the point
where they leave steamboats,, and all public con-
veyances behind, and taking covered wagons, 60
on to build homes on the unbroken prairies be-
yond. At this place, also, many of tho Santa
Fe traders now fit out their expeditions in the
spring and fall of the year. A letter which We
have seen states that line of telegraph wire
extends from Kansas city to ST. Louis, and a
railroad is now under contract between the same
points. About 80 miles of the railroad extend
ing west from st, Louis is already completed,
more carefully and thoroughly built than the av-
erage of railroads at the West
Exchange paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

Punch says that absence of body in rail
road accident, is much better than presence Of
mind.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

FERRY &. WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
and Groceries Water ST.. Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

CROSVENOR 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??, 1855-01-03

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos 1872 and 1874 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??, 1855-01-03

STEPHEN MONROE Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. 4. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

FOSTER e. 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??, 1855-01-03

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??, 1855-01-03

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??, 1855-01-03

M. B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of H. Griffins store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55 5

WILLIAM HATHA 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??, 1855-01-03
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids
Land, Tax and Insurance Agency.

s. O. KINGSBGRY,
WILL attend to the purchase, sale and exchange
of Real Estate, bidding in lands at tax sales. As
agent for several responsible insurance companies,
will insure buildings and other insurable property
on favorable terms. Office in Faneuil Hall, Mon
oe street. Grand Rapids, Mich. l6l ly
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

a. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

a: B. BID WE'LL g. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. b. Abee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-03

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The WEsT.-Hon. Edward Bates of st. Lou
is, in lecture on the Mississippi Valley" be-
fore the Young Mems Mercantile Library As
sociation of Cincinnati, recently, speaks thus
of the magnificent Vest and its "appenda-
ges."
1t is one of the most gratifying reflections
that the people of the West are weaned of all
local prejudices. ] may send my boy to the pub
lie schools, and on the same form which sits one
boy from Vermont, another from Virginia, and
third from Georgia What becomes of my
boys local feelings! He hears every State in
the Union spoken Of in terms of affection. |
tell you there is nothing local about the West
(appause.) We are not section, but we are
the body of the nation (cheers.) We have the
Eastern and Western appendages (lsughter)--
A western editor, friend of mine, never tho't
of writing" The Valley of the Mississippi" with
out the prefix of magnificent" any more than
certain statesmen can avoid saying sovereign
State. In one "leader' on the magnificent
West" this editor, after enlarging on the re-
sources and future Of the Valley, went on to
say" but this is not all there also tpo slopes,
one stretching from the Alleghanies eastward to
the Atlantic, embracing the old thirteen States
Qaughter3 the other from the Rocky Mountains
westward to the broad Pacific Continued
laughter
In speaking of this glorious West God knows
would not disparage the older States. | was
born in Virginia, and though have drank the
muddy waters of the Mississippi for forty years,
love the old mother of States, albeit some
what as a son loves consnmptive mother,
Oaughter) for she has sunk from the first to the
fourth rank among the States
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-11
The ath OF July.

The day was passed here in great quietness, each
one pursuing his own mode of enjoyment.
At six o'clock in the morning prayer meeting was
held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. r..
Burwell Of the Presbyterian church, conducting the
service.
At eleven o'clock service was held in the Preshy-
terrain church. and very appropriate sermon was deli
vered by the Rev. IL. T. Hudson Of Tie Methodist Eps-
copal church.
All the stores and shops in the place were closed,
and business generally was suspended.
The Greensborough Patriot noticing the observance
Of tho day in that town, remarks with much force,
that IL the "reminiscences Of the Revoutonthc spirit
and dsintercsicd patriotism Of those who originated
conducted, and so glorously terminated the same
through the most pcrilous triasther losses surrinss
aud har1shpswere more frequently pressed upon the
public mind there would be less for dsorganizng
and sectional agitors il this grea, aud should be hap
py and prosperous Union = and that the 'Unicn Of
these States the power and rights Of each, would ~
more likely to be preserved 10 the aisst period, could
governing powers 10 kept in the hands # those whc
have been born among us, and who, by their education
and training have been taught 70 love and yenerste ou
institutions"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-11

since taught us 10 regard sectional political
Conventions as of evil tendency, and we always
look on those who propose them with dstrust.
They are necessarily antagonislic 10 The general
interest or preyaleu. sentiment Of the adverse
section; and those who recommend .lhenl are
almos, Inevitably mo,ed by personal interest,
faction, or prejudice. They should ALWAYS be
by those who look upon all Sec
lions as composing one country. with varied bal
no, conflicting interests, and united in common
destiny. We have never seen any good come Of
sectional political Conventions, whether held al
Hartford ur Nashville. Mischief in some form
and IL some extent always lies al The bottom oil
them. Nat mi.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-11
KEEP Up THE FIREi

We learn lha, Mr. Shepard gained complete
triumph over Mr.. Branch IN The discussions
,hey have had in Granville and Warren. Ne
yer was man more efIect0ally c1fnered than the
American candidate was in the dscussIon
preceding the one they had al Warrenton. In
rematking on The charge thai tie Pupe oil Rome
claimed power over temporal affairs, M. Branch
proclaimed lha, he had q, last rec ived the proof
iom head quarters lie produced a letter. Eve
~ body began TO prick up their ears expecting
10 hear MISSION Gom Pope pIus himself. Il
,nrned ont, however, TO be eler from the Eil.
Tor of . Bronson's Review" Mr.. Branch read
page or two from tie fret part Of the letter,
which sounded much like denial Of the power
al ribu,ed 10 Tie Pope. Mr.. 5. asked TO see
The ep,silp, a, upon an examination Of II, found
Thai lna ards the close there was an open ait
bald avowal of the whole doctrine attributed if
Them hy Tie American Party. Mr.. 5. read I
10 the crowd. snd mnsl eifrclualv formed Mi
Btanch's witness against HIN. The next cay
! when lhey spoke Il WaHenon. Mr.. u. Kept hls
witness from the stand, bur Mr.. 5. called io
the euer aud again read il moss teIl'ngly. Mr.
B. con'd stand il no longer, and found hinsei
denouncipg both Brownson and his letter mos
iurioaslv. Tie whole circumstance told pow
erfuIly T r The American cause. Mr.. 5. deslr
ed 1, Keep The Letter, but Mr.. B. sid no il mus
90 10 lie gentleman to whom il was wI't'en
! lie wanted copy, but tins would nos do. as h,
had 10 au,hor i,gi,eone. Mr.. $ tleu callt'
Tor the publication Of The letter UH this b
done?
We. to-, in behalf Of the voters Of this Di.
Iric., demand the publicstion Of th letter jns
a.. lis! Lei here be no Jesuiical conce,l
men,. gentlemen. Out with Brawn'oo's leltti
The PEOPLE want the truth and lie 'phote ruth
i Rakigh Star.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-11

Rayner's inference from The fact is at all
over strained The part which Roman Ca
tholics have been made to play IN elections
and other political movements for few years
past, led to suspicious that they had been
tampered with in the last Presidential cleo
tien and these suspicious appear to us to be
confirmed by the fact stated BY Mr.. Barrln-
ger. Tie Roman Catholics move together,
controlled By the will Of one man, the head
II their church in this country, the same
Archbishop Hughes whose INSCRIPTIONS cha
raoter has been 50 clearly exposed IN the late
controversy with Mr.. Brooks. There IS no
INSTRUMENTATION the United States which
moves in solid body in elections, There
is no other which is composed mainly OF To-
reigners. And these are the reasons why
such strong feeling Of hostility to them has
arisen throughout the United States. They
are the reasons also why the Locofoco party
has taken them by the hand; why the Loco
foeo Administration is constantly turning out
Protestants 10 confer offices on members Of
that denomination and why we hear every
Locofoco candidate for office, or political
stump speaker, defending the Roman Catho.
lies, laudng the patriotism Of those good and
great men among them, such as Castor and
fancy, who have deserved well of their coun'
try. Fay Observer.