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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-05
a BALL AT 4 MAD-HOUSE.


A gentleman who recently attended one
of the balls, which, it seems are frequently
given at the Kentucky Lunatic Asylum,
gives interesting account of what he saw
and heard on that occasion, from which we
make the subjoined extract:
Sounds of talking, merry laughter, and
moving feet fill the room along with the
music, but you will seldom see more decorum
and less that is exceptioBable in the more
brilliant and fashionable assemblages of ordi-
nary society. AS a general rule, the male
visitors dance or talk with the female lunatics,
and the female visitors with the males.
Every moment you hear things that as
tonish, though they do not offend you. Dis
tinctions are made that are utterly unexpect-
ed.
"Ahn said one of the female lunatics to
me, ait does me so much good to see faces
that are not crazyv'
After being there more than once you are
to find that many recollect and re-
cognize you. Many have been well raised,
and still show, even in the utter wreck of
mind and memory, the fineness and finish of
the materials that composed them; remind
inc you of Moore's beautiful smile
Lke vase in which have once been distilled;
You may break, you may ruin the vase If You will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it STILL"
l said to one of the females, hopeless case
of five years standing yet showing in the
habitually gentle modesty of her manners and
language, the refinement of her training.
81 suppose you have many acquaintance
herep
She drew herself up with an air of very
aristocratic, yet quiet exclusiveness, while she
replied,
"There are many here that l see, but very
few that kaow."
A little old woman Of at least sixty, while
dancing with me, assured me with simpering
coyness, that "she was just fourteen-too
young indeed to be out at a party, but her
friends thought it might be permitted if she
retired early"
Standing in the set with another who had
been named to me as married woman, a
small child belonging to one of the assist
ants) crossed the floor. Willing to ascertain
by experiment if one of natures deepest
chords lay not yet unbroken near the poor
lunatic's heart, / asked her if she was fond of
children. She drew long breath, and whis-
pered,
81 used to be-very long ago."
Still curious, l asked her if she had any
children. Instantly all the idiotic vacancy
vanished from her face, natural expression
of deep pain crossed her features, and l hasti-
ly changed the subject. l afterwards learned
that she had several children, is considered
hopelessly insane, and has been an inmate
some five years. What tombstones in mem
ory's graveyard my cruel question must have
opened
A gentleman of my acquaintance was met,
on entering the room, by one of the females
(about the worst case here) with wry face
and remark to the effect that she "sup-
posed he thought himself mighty handsome" "
Instantly another lunatic whispered in his
ear
Z" Don't you mind what she says; (point-
ing to the first one, "she's very crazy. She
promised to behave better if they would let
her come down to night; but she does not
mind her promises" Amer. Uunion.
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WILLIAM HATHA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro
bate for Ottawa Co. p. O. address, Crockery
Ottawa Co., Mich.
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PROMPT PAYMENT.-The New York Tri-
buae of Wednesday says: awe saw to-day
the receipt of John j. Cisco, assistant trea-
surer of the United States, for fifty thousand
dollars, for gold coin which Messrs. Wells,
Butterfeld & Co. undertook to transport from
Dubuque, Iowa, to this city, on the 18th of
September last, and which was stolen from
the boxes either before they were delivered
into the hands of Messrs. Wells, Butterfeld
& Co., or during the transit from Dubuque.
Messrs Wells Butterfeld q Co. paid the
money to-day, according to the agreement
made with the Treasury Department. under
protest, however, as they contend that the
boxes were plundered before they received
them"
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WHOLE NUMBER 219.e

A New STEAMBOAT CoMpANY.-A new
Steamboat Company was organized in this
city, on Saturday evening last, under the
name Of the "Collins Steamboat COMPANY"
capital $40, o,OoO-W. D. Foster, President; !;
:. .. Kingsbury, Secretary; w. D. Tolford,
ors. = -.
:. Inc object Of this company, we learn, is
the construction of boat to ply between
this city and Lyons. The boat will be built
here, and it is intended to have her ready to
run on the opening of navigation in the
spring. The machinery is already contract
ed for with Mr.. Demetrius Turner, Of this
city. We learn that she will be 1875 feet in
length, ls feet beam, with side wheels and
have two engines. '77
Grand Rapids Daily Herald.
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GILBERT 4 CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb %, 1854.
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JOHN T. DA WIS, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west Of H. Grf-
fms store
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r.. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. M. S..
Smiths Drug Store.
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STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. 7. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
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TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
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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.
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FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
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Noah III. Ferry.

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.
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ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings, ETC.. supplied on the most reason
able terms
l61 1y j. TERHUNE, Jr.
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GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.
and Justice of the Peace.
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HOPKINS & 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.
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ROBERT III. VILBER, Notary Public, Coun-
" Clerks Office Grand Haven, Mich.
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tHONORLNG PARENTS.

AS stranger went into church-yard Of
q pretty village, he beheld three children at
a newly-rnade grave. A boy about ten years
of age, was busily engaged in placing plants
of turf about it, while girl, who appeared a
year or two younger, held in her apron few
sprouts Of wild flowers. The third child, still
younger, was sitting on the grass, watching
with thoughtful look the movements of the
other two. They wore pieces of Grape on
their hats, and few other signs of mourning,
such as are sometimes worn by the poor who
struggle between their poverty and their af-
fictions
The girl soon began planting some of her
wild flowers around the head of the grave,
when the stranger addressed them:
"Whose grave is this, children, about
which you are so busily engaged?"
"Mother's grave, sir, said the boy.
"And did your father send you to place
these flowers around your mothers grave? 2"
"No sir, father lies here too, and little Will
lie, and sister Jane"
"When did they die?"
"Mother was buried fortnight yesterday,
sir, but father died last winter; they all lie
here"
"Then who told you to do this?"
"Nobody, sir" replied the girl.
"Then why do you do it?"
They appeared at loss for an answer, but
the stranger looked so kindly at them, that
at length the eldest replied, as the tears
started in his eyes:
"Oh, we love them, sir"
"Then you put these grass turfs and wild
flowers where your parents are laid because
you love them"
"Yes sir" they eagerly replied.
What can be more beautiful than such an
EXHIBITION of children honoring deceased pa
rents? Never forget the dear parent who
loved and cherished you in your infant days
Ever remember their parental kindness =
Honor their memory, by doing those things
which would please them were they yet alive,
by particular regard to their bidding COM
mands and carrying on their plans of useful
ness! Are your parents spared of you? Ev-
er treat them as you will wish you had done,
when you stand lonely orphan at their
graves. How will remembrance of kind,
affectionate conduct towards those departed
friends help to soothe your grief and heal
your wounded heart. Delaware Gazette.
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&C.. DAVIS e. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Provisions, Hardware Crockery, Boots and
Shoes &c Muskegon, Mich.
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Ottawa Iron Works, Ottawa Point, Ot-
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FERRY g. CHANDLER, Manufacturers of
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Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass Castings.
Post Office address, Grand Haven Mich.
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IVA SHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnished this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.

From the Crlmea there is very little news
Reports were current at last advices that The
Russians were about to evacuate the northern
part of Seyastopol, and it was even rumored
that they were already in full retreat, 1t an.
pears that an important movement was abont
to be attempted by the allies, which, if car
rled into effect, might eventuate in complete
ly hemming in the remnant OF the garrison
The contemplated visit of the Car to the
Crlmea for the purpose of inspiriting his
troops, may be too late, in that event, to ac-
complsh anything. The defeat of the Rus
sian cavalry near Eupatoria seems to be the
commencement of this movement.
There can be no doubt that the Russians are
bent upon trying their fortune in second
winter campaign. Meanwhile" it is add.
ed, "the transport of ammunition. and nro-
visions and stores, is being driven on with all
possible despatch. The utmost activity pre-
walls IN all the military and other establish
ments, and at Nicolaieff, where the Gar is at
this time present ia person, they profess to
nave nine war steamers already completed
fitted out and prepared for active service, and
number more in a forward state of outfit"
The Emperor's position is thought to be a
very critical one. In spite of all he can do
or say, he is not believed by the fanatieal par
ty to be sincere in continuing the war; and
the loss Of the great stronghold, believed to
be impregnable, is attributed in some Of the
confidential letters to him. Another disaster
which would end in the total loss of the Cri-
mea might try him severely. This is what
the Russian party say themselves.
The extensive conscription has created great
distress, and numerous attempts at evasion
are made. In Poland it is said there are not
enough men left to gather the haryests, and
1t is feared there will be difficulty in obtain
ing subsistence for the army.
The King Of Denmark has signed n copsti-
tuition, embrasing the form of monarchy and
electoral laws
The Queen Of England was rosidinp in the
Highlands oil Scotland, where she would re-
main until the 18th. A terrific thunder storm
occurred in Liverpool on Friday. During the
storm, an explosion took place in pyrotech.
mic establishment, and three or four persons
were badly injured.
An understanding has lately become public
that Prince William Of Prussia (nephew of
the present King, and heir to the crown after
his father, the Prince Of Prussia is engaged
to the Princes Royal of England. In conse.
quence of the subsoryience OF Prussia to Rus
STA, some repugnance has been manifested at
the announcement.
Sunday, the Both of September, was OBJ.
served throughout England as day of thanks
giving Tor tho Successes in the Crimea.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22
I uIII vi IOsPVUtIuIIyJ
your obedlent servant,
CHARLES HUDSON.
II. Ware, Esq, Secretary of the Republican
County Convention.

The Peoples AdUocate, York, Pa, which
has hitherto supported the Know Nothing
ticket, considers the recent result in tn at
State conclusive, and refuses to go on. 1t
says
Know Nothingism is exploded, we fear,
and we are rather sorry for it. 1t seemed to
be a well contrived plan to beat down the Lo-
co-Foco party, and Tor time it worked most
admirably. But we have now lost hope i'll it,
and have nothing to rely on but the old meth
cd of appealing to the conscences and good
sense Of the people in political matters and,
if that method fail, we do not hope for any
permanent result from any new party ma
chnery.'
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22

WING CAUcE.-.At meeting of the straight
OUT Wings Of Worcester, on Saturday evening
last, the following gentlemen were chosen dele
gates to the Wig County Convention, forwhich,
as yet, no call las been issued -
Ephraim Never, Rejoice Newton, John Ham
mond, VIM. S. Lincoln, Fitzroy Willard, Henry
d. Stone, Geo a. Chamberlain, F. NJ Peck, S.
B. l. Goddard, lohn A. Dana, Luther Spinney,
F. H. Kinnicuts Nathl Paine, Franklin Hall,
and James s. Bqbank.
A committee bf six, consisting of Franklin
Hall, S. ?. Lets,. :. Il. Wetherell, f. NJ. Peck
H. D. Stone, and Fitsroy Willard, was chosen to
report at futuie meeting, a city committee Of
one from each Ward.
Some fun was banded back and forth by the
speakers, on account of the paucity of numbers
present, (there hing only about dozen in all
and one half of dem outsiderS), but everything
passed off in gool humor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22
Letter from Hon. chnrIe. Hnd.ou.

The following letter is from Hon. Charles
Hudson, accepting the nomination rendered
him by the Middlesex Senatorial Convention.
LEXINGTON, Oct. I5, 1856.
oIR:-ln answer TO your note of the 18th
inst, in forming me Of my nomination by the
Republican Convention at Concord, as one
of the candidates for the Senate in MiddIesex
county, will say with all frankness that if
had been consulted in advance / should have
refused to have my name brought before the
Convention as candidate; and even now
should decline the nomination if l could do it
without seeming to express my disapprovol of
the ayowed object Of the Republican party,
VIZ TO maintain the integrity ofthe Union, By
prcsercnng The rights Of The free States. The
known policy of the present national admins
tration to foster and extend system ofhuman
servitude, at once repugnant 10 justice and hui
manity and dangerous to free government,
has filled the public mind with apprehension
and alarm for the safety Of our free nstitu-
TONS The people have manifested, in man.
ner not TO be mistaken, desire to see the
trends OF freedom throughout the country
unite on a broad and liberal basis to resist the
encroachments of slavery, and to bring back
the government to the great principles offree-
dom put forth by the Fathers of the Repub.
hc--by Washington and jefferson and Madi-
son,no less. than by Franklin and Adams. The
present crisis requires party liberal and en-
llghtened, firm and conservative, resolved at
every hazard to maintain their own rights, and
a. the same time scrupulous in respecting tho
rights Of others--a party devoted to the Union
and to the Constitution, and ready at all times
to labor to preserve the integrity of the one,
and to maintain inyiolate the principles OF the
other.
In the present condition Of public affairs
these great ends can be secured only by tho
cordial cooperation Of all those who think
alike on these great principles, and who value
free institutions more than mere party names
and party organization The present political
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22


aged "a years "
Though not native of this city, Mr. NJ had for some
years resided in Worcester and had gained the warn
tachmen OF Urge circle OF friends and the e TEEN and
resPeet oil all who formed his acquaintance He was a
MEMBER OF the Worcester Macbnists Tool COMPANY and
N common with his associates in business suffered se-
Verey rcm the disastrous fire of june 1854 But undis
uIdged ne Immediately resumed his business and his
wonted diligence capacity; and deermnation n; ii s
soon 70 crown his labor with success and prosperv
wren ehe advance of pulmonary disease which had LONG
oofs' few weeks ago he visited Cambridge intendn,
70 spend Few days among his relatives in tn CITY Soo9
after reaching there however he failed so rapidly as o
render ms return to Worcester impossible The close If
ms NE was soothed by the sincere kindness Of devoted
enus especially by the ministry ofher thus eary called
upon 70 reueem the promise made only few months arc
ness" ~ 40 'A anu III SICK
Nlr Mower is mourned by oil who know him. as a man
6eaea ana abe in his character exemplary in all his
tender and loving husband. ' 90
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NATIONAL ExHIBITIoN.-Our accounts from
Boston state that the entries made for the Ma
tional Exhibit IN are already very large, and that
the stock was beginning to arrive freely on Sat-
urday. Among others, splendid stock of De-
Won cattle has come on from New York State
There is no doubt that there will be a fine show
of the various improved breeds of cattle, as well
as of superior animals of the native breed, than
has ever before been collected in this county
T. s-..toisiUH, we would suggest to
the Rail Road Officers, whether they would not
be best consulting the interests of stockholders,
TO run special trains, during the exhibition, at
such reduced rates of fare, as would make it an
inducement, generally, for people to visit it.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22

RowDY1sM-The LADDERS of the Gardner fac
ton in this city, orgaized gang of their own
rowdy men and bo.si asst Friday evening, to go
into the Republican meeting, for the purpose OF
annoying the speaers, and creating disturb
ance. They were shout and make other often
sive Unconstitutional concerted signals from the
Rynders' and Mil1eNFalsh's of the party, but af-
ter few attempts, nding they were outnumbered
by the Republcansmore than ten to one, they
desisted. Such actsas these show to what depths
of degradation and Despair the Gardner faction in
Worcester has descended.
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Loci NEWS

WARD MEETING The members of the Repub-
fcan party in Wardi1 and are requested to
meet at Head Quaers, Monday evening, Oct.
%, at I-2 o'clock, imp ortant business.
Members of Ward and 4 are requested to
meet at Head Quarts, Tuesday evening, Oct.
%, at ID o'clock.
Members of Wards and are requested to meet
at Headquarters, Wednesday evening, Oct. oath,
at I IL o'clock.
Members of Ware and s are requested to
meet at Headquarte, Thursday evening, Oct.
18th, at IL o'clock
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22
CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS j,
~, Al
CHAMBERLIN, BARNARD & co.'s.

We invite especial attention Of purchasers of Caypsta
s ran to our very large stock now in sore consrt,n
% every description of goods belonging to ars class
carpet establishment Clinton, Lowell, Hart ord and
olher american Carpets. received direct from the
lanrerS or their agents. embracing the newest and heat
styles Of BRUSSELS, EXTRA THREE PLY TNpE-
RIAL THREE PLY, EXTRA sUpERFINE nv
IRA FINE, SUPER UNIONS.
and Common Carpets of every grade and descrint;or
down to Common Cotton walp at 25 cts, or an cotton
carpets at shilling In addition to the above snlen6ia
s'ock OF American Carpets we have got in store during
the last two weeks
100 Pieces English Velvet TnDes,rv.
tapestry BRUSSELS, Brussels, Extra and I'm.
per'at Ply, and Extra Stout .Saoerfae
a from The best English manufacturers and bouvb eho.
directly of the Importers or at large auction sales NJ
td" cost Of importation, and will be offered by ma q,
Be'ner with every description Of Carpet Goods at lower
schedule OF prices than the goods are sold at retail
at any store in New Engiand
Persons who intend purchasing Carpet, this season
earnestly invited to compare our styles and prces ,
'nose OF any other store, and we are certain thew VIII ~
US the preference. DIV
chamberlain, BARNARD, q 90.
Ma,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22

Commemorative understand that para.
graph in our paper of EhnrSdall-rf the city, re.
quired written pledge from his workmen to vote
for Henry j. Gardner, has done injustice to the
gentlemen referred 10, and we have received
certificate from thirteen of the workmen, includ.
ing the one from whom our informant says he de-
rived his information, that when they signed the
paper stating that they would vote for Gardner.
that no intimidation was used. We omit the
corresponding this morning for want of snace.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-10-22

II, Bl hbItt takes this method Of Informing the
pubic that he ID prepared to take views of public and
private dwelling housSs old homesteads and macbnerv
% o." hls, oy new process Of Phoographing. that is
far superior to the Dasuerreovpe process His snec
mems VIII convince any person that for copying daguer
eoypes it il the only way that it ought to be- done when
iigeF tlan the original size wanted. Byths process
the impressions are made glass by the use of Which
ne can make any number perfect impressions on paper
Two questions will probably be asked by those who
saw them, viz Are they durable, and what is The nrce
First, will say, if painting will fade, these will not =
second they are cheaper when you take the size into
S'i1'''- i"'AOAi OH