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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

No limit can be set to the smallness of atoms,
which still maintain definite actions and reac-
tons. The Imagination cannot reach the divis-
ibty of natter an ounce of gold wire may be
drawn out 80 miles; and in leaves 100000 are
but an inch, or 1900 to sheet Of thin paper
A grain of cerutin or aloetic acid tinges five
pints of water but animacula and their perfect
parts and formations, prove that diminutiveness
is even more wonderful than the enlargement,
and yet the atoms Of the sustaining element
must be even less. WOO ib'''D
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The subscription for the brave woman,in Maine
who turned out with her shovel and dug away
the snow that her daughters might reach the
school house, we are happy to say is progress
ing. To-day another contributor has sent us
$40, making $50 in all, as follows: H. II. Eli
ott $40 Eliery & Gibbons, $40, and a "frend,' y
$40. The proceeds are to be appropriated to
the purchase of books for the daughters use
N. Y. Eve Post
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
The WILL AND THE WAY.-A young coleg-

THE WILL AND THE WAY-A young collegi-
an, itinerating in the State of Vermont, fell in
company and also in love with very pretty girl,
the daughter of an old curmudgeon, whose
brains were made of saw-dust, hogs lard and
moasses, but who, upon account OF the spa
ciousness of his farm, had been for many years
at the head of the school committee in the dis
trict. The colegan's attachment to Sally Qor
that was the name of the old fellows daughter)
was so overpowering, that all the logic and phi
losophy he had learned in the school was COM
pared to his force Of arguments, as chaff in
hurricane But not having the wherewithal to
winter in the country without resort to employ
ment, he intimated to Sally that he should like
to keep the school in the district; when the kind
hearted girl informed him that her father was the
committeeman, and also informed him what
questions would be put to him, and how he must
answer them if he expected to gain the good
graces of her father
Accordingly, on Sunday evening the young
man of classical lore informed the old ignora-
mus that he would like to take charge Of their
school for the winter, and board in his family
Whereupon the old fellow assumed an air Of
much consequence, and asked the same ques-
tions that Sally had informed her lover would be
asked: d va'.'r r..ra .aN aui ,la
"Do you believe in the final salvation of the
world z" ~ ,..tf,.,
"Most certainly" answered the young man.
ado you believe that God ever made another
man like Thomas Jeffersony'
"Certainly not" 4lsa
"Can you spell Massachusetts ar.
eyes, sir" ,......r
"Well spell it," ....,...-
The young man spelt the word very distinctly,
when the father turned to his daughther, and
said: oass u1- tJ Z
"Did he spell it right, Sally?" i.is
"Yes, sir" said the affectionate girl.
The young man commenced his school the
next day. How he and Sally made out is anoth-
er story. .e- -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Never make use of an honest woman's name
in an improper place, at any improper time, or
in mixed company. Never make assertions
about her that you think are untrue, or illusions
that you feel she herself would blush to hear.
When you meet with men who do not scruple
to make use Of a woman's name in reckless
and unprincpled manner, shun them, for they
are the very worst members of the community,
men lost to every sense of honor, every feeling
of humanity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

that ifthe ladies knew that wearing light color
ed CATERS adds at least one-fifth to the apparent
diameter ofthe foot, they would discard the ugly
things, and put their pretty feet back again into
the dainty black and brown CATERS, which alone
are proper for the street. 'o. iil
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

HENRY GRIFTIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public II Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Landkgency business, and will at
tend promptly tthe payment of non-residents
taxes; VIII negotiate for the purchase or sale of
both pine and flaming lands. Deeds Ronds mr.
mortgages, &C., sxecuted at reasonable rates
and with despatd Office opposite the Wash
ington House, Grind Haven
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

SHORT AcQUAINTANcE.-At late bail in Bal
timore, a gentleman having danced with young
lady whose attractions, both personal and con-
versational, seemed to make an impression on
his sensibities, asked, on leading her to seat,
if he might have the pleasure Of seeing her on
the following day.
@Why, no, sir" replied the fair one, 81 shall
be engaged tomorrow evening; but I'll tell you
when you can see me-"
81 shall be most happy" exclaimed the strick-
en- swain.
"Well, on Saturday night" resumed the lady,
"you can see me at the foot of Marshs Market,
selling cabbages."
If the young man is wise he'll be there, GER
tain, for that girl will make him an excellent
wife.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The government of Holland is about sending
an extraordinary embassy to Japan, in order to
take advantage Of the friendly disposition man.
ifested by the Emperor towards Europeans ho-
ping to obtain treaty more advantageous than
any hitherto obtained ,.. ,e ~, ,r off
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

WASHLrGTbN HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
err The lrbrietor has the past spring newly
htted ane psrtly re-furnshed this House, and
feels corilknt visitors will find the House to
compare Forably with the best in the State
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

There are no less than 2,263,95O farmers in
the United States. The laborers number 909,-
1856. The carpenters stand next, counting l64,-
GIG, and them come cordwainers, l30,473 in
number. 50 taI m1ilp rs, jaYr roi 9
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

HORA CE fERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and'hoes neatly repaired and all orders
promptly atended to. Shop one door below the
Washingto House. -r-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

SAM Sticks WISE SAws.-Hope is pleas
ant companion, but an unsafe friend. He'll do
for travelling companion on pinch, but he is
not the man for your banker. ~'''
Take your daily bread and be thankful; but
don't pray to the Lord to lay up for you loaves
for years to come, TO make you rich. Many a
man has died about the time his great baking of
bread comes out of his oven. .''
A woman who wants charitable heart wants
pure mind. The measure of a females judg-
ment must be her own feelings; and if she
judges harshly, her feelings are not delicate
Her experience is her own, and if that is the ad-
verse, it ought at least to impose silence. In
nocence is not suspicious but guilt is always
ready to turn informer. q.ff.E I
Thinks to myself man may be President
and be no great shakes either for after all, he is
only the lead horse Of team, he has got the 90
in him, that's all but he cant hold back, which
is a great matter, both in statesmen and horses.
For if he slacks up, he is rid over by those be-
hind him, and gets his neck broke. He must 60
or die
I Work! Earn your own pork, and see how
sweet it will be- Work and see how happy
your family will be for before you know
where you are, instead Of repining at Proyi-
depce, you will find VI - self offering up thanks
fo', all the numerous DSssngs that you now en-
JOY.
Its no use talking. When you are down,
poverty, like snow shoes, will keep your feet
fast from rising. A man can't hope against
hope.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

HENRI Y GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
General Agei Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruik, ,\Provisions, Family Groceries,
Drugs, MediciHs Perfumery, &C., &c, at his old
stand oppositefhe Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigh '1 ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

LIN. s. SMITH, Dealer in rugs. Medicines.
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, ,ry Goods, Groce-
ries and Provisions, Crockei, Hardware, Books,
Statlonety, &c. AT the ost office, corner of
Park and Barber streets, fili Point. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
GARDENING.

The time for cutivating the soil is approach
ing "Spring o. year is coming, the buds will
soon begin to expand, and the birds to sing, and
the grass look green and refreshing. Every man
who oDns garden ought to be happy, and more
especially he who loves to work in one. And
every one who has none ought to get one II pos
sible. u r-.,.. ....lR Hi
Every mechanic who has patch of ground
ought to have garden, and not only have one
but to devote some time to work in it. The
shoemaker aud all those whose general employ
ment is in doors should have piece of ground
to cultivate. Ten hours labor on the bench is
long enough for any man to be pent up and
cramped up over his work, and in that time he
ought to make good wages. In the longer days
OF the year, the time for cultivating the SOIL two
or three additional hours may be devoted to
work in the garden, which will give freedom
and strength to his limbs, new life to his spirits
and, increased comfort to his home. How re-
freshng to his jaded spirits, is the pure, balmy
air-how beautiful the howers--how inspiring
of hope and of fath-how consoling and eleva-
ting to see nature exhibiting her beauties and
developing her wonderful and inexhaustible re-
sources! And all this the working man may en-
Joy in his garden. .9 r,,s,z3
Ina pecuniary point of view garden is of no
small account. Any mechanic, trader or profess
sional man may, by devoting an hour or two dali
ly to the cultivation of garden, secure to him
self good supply of fresh vegetables, which if
purchased at the market would not be half as
good, and would cost no iDconsderable amount.
Besides, what can the working man do without
health? The wilted or decaying vegetables Of
the market often produce sickness; while most
vegetables fresh from virgin soil are conducive
to health; and the labor necessary to produce
them is a far better antidote than the doctors
nostrums ... ...
Have garden then and work in it, A man
who only walks around and over his garden or
his grounds does not really and truly enjoy them.
To him who aids nature with his own hands
and head are the products of nature dearest
He sowed the seeds that have produced these
sweet blossoms; he budded or set out the
shrubs that produce those charming flowers
he grated or set out the trees that produced
those luscious fruits those nicely graveled
paths are kept neat by his hands; his hands stir
red the soil and destroyed the weeds in those
clean grounds covered only with ripenipg fruits
or wholesome vegetables. And does not he
who has done, and is doing all this, feel a just
pride and real joy--a luxurious rest as he sits
upon the rustic bench or walks upon the smooth
paths amid the works of nature and Of his own
hands! We reckon he does we kno,o he does,
and it is for this reason that we advise every
one to cultivate taste for gardening.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

HOPKINS g. BROIIERS. Storage. Forward
ing and Commission Archaiits general dealers
in all kinds of Dry. oods, Groceries, Grain and
Provisions; manu.ct ctlrers and dealers whole
sale and retail l all kinds of lumber Mill
Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

A young man who spends his leisure time in
novel reading, may think he is improving time
in studying, but he will find atlength, that such
studies will make him a lean and barren schol-
r -~s.f &c
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Give employment to the poor man whenever
you have an opportunity. BY so doing, you
will often save fellow being from want-from
the pang of returning, without bread to his
house. You will encourage him to pc honest
and indpstrious--add to the comfort OF his fam
ily--receive his grateful thanks, and acquire ,oy
his labor the full value Of the pittance thus be-
slowed upon him.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

c. DA VIS eco, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Prooviots Hardware Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, g. Nuskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
A FAITHFUL GIRL.

A case of woman's devotion has recently
been brought TO our knowledge, which certain
ly equals anything that we have ever met with
in the realms of romance. The circumstances
occurred in this city, and are perfectly well au-
thenticated: s-
While the small pox was raging here few
weeks ago, young man employed in store
on Lake street, was seized with the disease
1t was, of course very improper for him to re-
main there, and the people with whom he liv-
ed, and who were distant relatives of his, refu-
sed to permit him to stay in their house. The
result was, that he had to be taken to the pest
house, ,,-,..l -.~,. .tfa, l....
1t so happened that he was engaged to be
married to most estimable young lady. No
sooner did she hear of his condition than she de-
termined at once that she would nurse him.
She underwent vaccination, and then went
where they had taken her betrothed, to the pest
house. Here she found him, alone, sick, wretch
ed, and deserted by the world. And here she
remained, like ministering angel, waiting be-
side his bed Of pain, soothing him in his dis
tress, and attending to all of his wants. He
died
But how consoling must have been his last
moments. Though all the world had forsaken
him, she, whom he loved better than all the
world remained faithful to the last Her hand
it was that smoothed his pillow; her eyes still
beamed upon him with mournful but unabated
affection; into her ear he poured the last words
of love, Of sorrow, and of hopes that in this
world might never be fulfilled.
1t recalled to our mind, when we heard it, the
words that Bulwer puts in the mouth of one of
his characters: "To be watched and attended
by the one we love, who would not walk blind
and barefoot over the world?' t ,aci .
t11.~ lChicapo Tribune, 9th ult. O
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

sStand aside my little boy, want to pass"
/" Don't call me little boy, sir, have smoked and
chewed this two years" t yialf' -.l4 DsHah d
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Alcohol was first invented and used to stain
the cheeks ofthe ladies' of Arabia, $50 years ago.
Nowadays, it performs the same office for gen.
tlap,an,a noses. '-. 4 f.....,.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

JOHN T. DAVIS, MerchaIr Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second DOR westof'H Grif7
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

GILBERT &. CO, Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb %, 1854, A'.''.'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All lnsiness intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
ldence, CharlestoILanding, Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

The new sail vessel, Great Republic, crossed
the Atlantic in thirteen days.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

A PrcrURE.-A tall ladder leaning against a
bouse-a negro at the top, and a hog scratching
himself against the bottom. "G'way; g'way
dae!o You'm maxim mischief"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

TERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and CommisI
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven.
Mich. a't- t. ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

Col. Ethan Allen, thehero cf'Tt ond,oga,, all
though brave aud honored pair .ot was an avow-
ed deist, He wrote several works against Chris
tianity, one OF which, entitled "Allen's Bbe,''
has caused tho rnin Of many a young man, i'm
patient OF religious restraint. .J;ei III hin,.H
While seated in his quiet home, gloryng in
the Independence he had so bravely contributed
10 procure and exulting still more in his imag-
ined tripmphs over religion, he was suddenly
called to the death bed of dearly beloved child.
She bad been well instructed by her mother in
the principles and duties of Revealed Religion,
and at the trying hour it afforded her not conso-
ation merely, but triumphant Joy.
When her father, whom she had regarded
withrespect and affection, arrived, and as he
was bending over her couch, she threw her arms
around his neck, and with a look of unutterable
kindness said, "Father, am dying; tell me,
shall 60 into eternity believing your senti-
ments, or what my mother has taught me :"
The veteran, whom no argument had ever
shaken, who had stood unmoved in the battle
field was surprised by her heavenly serenity and
confidence, tremblingly replied: "My daughter,
my dying daughter, believe what your mother
has taught you" How utterly worthless at
that moment must have appeared all his boast
ed reasoning against religion, which could thus
give victory in death, by bringing life and i'm
mortality to light, and who in such circumstan-
ces, would not say" let me die the death of the
righteous" p ia.t
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician ana Sur.
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

TIMOTHY FLETCHER County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
WILLIAM IA TIA WAY, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co =. O. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co.. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

r.. j. COLLINS, physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point. Ottawa Co, M,h. Rooms at l.. NJ. s.
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

M. B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Sol.;tor in Chancery. Office first door
west of II. Grili1s store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich. ,p na
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

a. M. MITCHELL g. CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house. Nos. 1872 ind 1914 South Water Street..
Chicago, Ill. Colds 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??, 1855-04-25

EUToPIA VERA.-On the Island Of Martha's
Vineyard, the Boston Telegraph says, the sale
Of liquor has been outlawed for more than
eighteenyears Rum selling is not known in
that locality. What has been the result
Crime has not only diminished but it seems to
have almost left the Vineyard. We are inform
ed that no cases of crime have come before the
Courts for something like sixteen years. The
Judges 60 down in one boat and back in the next.
While traffic continued, the Courts were in ses-
sion for about two weeks each term. 9a sdt
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peae. Office opposite the
Washington House, overthe drug store. M
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

"A A. TRAtY, Notary Public. Steels' Landing,
lu Ottawa Co. Mich, u rHa .'s s.a.'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

a, B;BIDWELL &. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. B. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-25

ADVICE OF AN OLD LApY-Now, John, listen
to me, for am older than you, or couldn't be
your mother. Never do you marry young
woman, John, before you have contrived to hap
pen at the house where she lives, at least four
or FIVE times before breakfast You should
take notice whether her complexion is the same
In the morning as it is in the evening, or wheth.
er the morning wash and the towel have robbed
her of her evening bloom. You should take
care to surprise her. so that you may see her in
her morning dress, and observe how her hair
looks when she is not expecting you. If pos
sbe you should be where you can hear the
morning between her and her moth
er. If she is ill.natured and snappish to her
mother, so she will be to you, depend on it,
But if you find her up and dressed neatly in
the morning, with the same countenance, the
same neatly combed hair, the same ready and
pleaaant answers TO her mother, which charac-
terized her appearance and department in the
evening, and particularly if she is lending a
hand to get the breakfast ready in good season,
she is prize, John, and the sooner you secure
her to yourself the better. a a .39sss
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-01-20
SALE of rIMRCU LAND!

NOTICE is hereby gwen that Ill sell at the
~ court house in Morris, oil "Wednesday. the
liti day oifebruary nex,, at public AUCTION, the
following ,rac' vi land belonging TO the estate oi
the late Salmon Holden, dr,ased, To wi: the
south eastirDctional quarter oi section 20, town
80 u range q east of the 81 principal meridian,
containing I5i % acres.
The above is heavy timbered land. situated
near the town of Morris. and will be sold in lot,
suit purchasers.
The same will remnn open for private sale pr, .
yIons 10 said date.
Terms Of SHE. -One-f nrlh cash bal in one
two, and three years, with interest annually IN
advance
For urlher particulars, npply to II. King, Qua
wa. susan IIoLDEN,
iimf. Of lie rsiaie Of Salmon Hoiicn, decd
November Is im.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-01-20
Clothing for the Million!
FALL TRADE!
NEW EIGM & NEW GOODS ,

HNlE subscribers take this opportunity OF inlor
l ming the citizens OF DrIawa and the surTOun-
ding country, tina, they have purchased hr stock
ia trade Of Il. Drake, aud will be- IN receipt Of
new goods monthly, 10 keep Their stock full.
Our stock has been selected and purchase with
care ia the beet houses il, the city OF New York,
and we are determined to sell our c!olhn. as
cheap as any house IN the city ot ottawa. II our
iricnos and customers will call and examine our
good, th-J will come 10 the conclusion that this
store Is til, only place 10 purchase good, cheap,
aud ready mad" clothing.
We invite { II vino are IN war, Of clothing 10
give us a cali, at The old stand Of X. Drake, in
Rrddcks block, No. g. one door north of the
post Office oil Tu,RsE a. IiMMEGaAN.