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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

A MELANCHOLY SToRY.-Among the
twelve who were punished fordrunkenness was
one-a female-whose history is truly mel
ancholy. She is not yet old, and was once
pretty: courted and admired by ALL She
was born in the South, of wealthy parents,
and her early years were blessed with all the
blessings of one in her station. Her educa-
ton was thorough, and she early gained a
good reputation as a writer. She soon evin-
ced passion for the stage, passion so un-
comfortable that despite the entreaties of pa
rents and friends, she became an actress. In
this sphere she was very successful, and after
a time made her appearance on the boards in
this city, where she created no little furore.
Her appearance was always hailed with en-
thusasm, but after time her fame and for
tune began to wane. She fell, as so many
of her profession have done before, victim
to drink Becoming daily worse, no manag-
er would run the risk of engaging her. For
time she gave evidence of an intention to
reform, but the terrible passion predominated !;
she again fell The formerly lovely woman,
talented authoress and fine actress, sleeps to-
night, vagabond in the Tombs!
N. Y. Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

A MONSTER RA1LRoAp-The Newark Id
pertiser, speaking Of the magnitude of the
New York and Erie Railroad and its opera
tions, says: ao
"The whole number of cars and locomo-
tives on this road is 3,l6s, which if coupled
together in one train, would reach distance
of twenty-one miles, and be able to carry 49,
600 persons in one day, from New York to
Lake Erie. The company has in its employ
not less than 5000 persons, whose pay per
month is $l25,O9O, or 81, 500, 900 per year.
"There are single miles on this road that
the grading cost not less than $4,000 each,
and one bridge, near the village of Susque-
hannah, built upon II stone arches, at the
cost of $220,00O. The number of miles from
Jersey City to Dunkirk is 459, and is run
over by the evening express train in 16 hours.
The company has in its service six printing
presses, which are constantly at work printing
tickets that are never used but once, blanks,
&C."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

New AGRICULTURAL JoURNAL.-From the
Kalamazoo Gazette, we learn that Mr.. E. p.
Little will commence about the 1st of Dec
next, the publication at that Office of an Ag-
ricultural sheet, to be called the "American
Farmer" That is right. The farmers of
Kalamazoo Co., and the counties adjoining,
ought to give good support to paper devoted
exclusively to Agriculture and Horticulture
The Grand River Valley offers an excellent
opening for another, which we have not
particle of doubt would be well sustained, if
once fairly started Such publication was
contemplated last year, by one of our most
enterprising, intelligent and experienced farm
ers, but was finally abandoned, though for
what reason we did not learn.
The rapid increase of population, in this
Valley, and the growing interest manifested
on these subjects, as evinced by the prosper
ity of our County Agricultural Society, sat
isties us beyond all doubt, that the time has
arrived for the commencement of such an en-
terprise. Think of it, you who are SO much
interested in these things.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

SANTA ANNA's FNANcIERING.--A Wash
ington correspondent Of the N. Y. Times re-
lates the following:
a very singular fact in relation to the Mex
lean Legislation at Washington has been
brought to light here within few days. 1t
seems that when Santa Anna received intel
ligence that the Messilla treaty had been rat
flied, and that the seven millions had been
paid to Gen. Almonte, and by him deposited
in bank, he became seriously alarmed, lest his
Minister should prove as big a rascal as him
self, and appropriate the money to his own
purposes. The temptation to his corrupt
mind, seemed so irresistible that he forthwith
recalled Gen. Almonte, and sent Minister'S
Commission by the same mail to Senor Ar
rangoiz, then Mexican Consul General at New
York, who by this means became the trustee
of the seven millions deposit. Arrangoiz, as
you know, availed himself of this opportunity
to retain commission of one per cent, or
$4,000, for his services in handling (fgura-
tlvely) so large an amount of specie-where-
upon Santa Anna turned him out and rein
stated Almonte. Singular to say, this trans
action never became public, nor was it known
to the Government of the United States un-
til quite recently. -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

CoRoNER's INeUEsT,-On Sunday last,
18th of November, man of apparently 40
years of age, five feet eight inches in height,
and dressed in black cashmere pants, black
coatee, snuff colored vest. oil cloth cap, and
new calf skin boots, was observed wandering
on the road near Jerome w. Harris farm, in
this township. Mr.. Hart made four ineffect-
ual attempts to get him to go to his house,
and eat something, and described him as ap-
parently insane. On the following morning,
the poor man was found in the last stage of
existence at the road side, some fifty rods north
of Jeduthan Lockwood's house, by Hugh
Cook. Mr.. Cook, with the assistance of Mr..
Lockwood, removed him to the house of the
latter, where every means were resorted to
for his recovery, but he died in about an hour
and half. On Tuesday morning, an Inquest
was held by r. Alan, Esq, on his body, when
a verdict was rendered accordingly.
Hillsdae Gazette.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
$e,53s 10
Increase

The SOCIAL HEARTH.-The time of long
evenings is again drawing on, and the blaze
of a wood fire upon social hearth is becom-
ing an ornament beyond all price. Dear old
social companionabe fire thou good-hearted,
cheerful creature, with thy dancing movement,
thy gentle purring tone, thy Pickering of
light and shadow. Blessed be thou, and
cursed be all stoves of all names that hide
from us the light of thy countenance
Mrs. Stowe.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
ARAB OpDITIEs.-An Arab, entering the

ARAB OpDITIEs.-An Arab, entering the
house, removes his shoes, but not his hat.
He mounts his horse upon the right side, while
his wife milks their cows upon the left side
With him the point of pin is its head, while
its head is made its heel. His head must be
wrapped up warm, even in summer, while his
feet may well enough 60 naked in the win
ter. Every article Of merchandise which is
liquid he weighs, but measures wheat barley,
and a few other articles. He eats almost
nothing at breakfast, about as much for din
ner, but after the work of the day is done,
sits down to hot meat swimming in oil, or,
better yet, boiled butter. His sons eat with
him, but the females of the house wait till
his lordship is done. He rides his donkey
when travelling, his wife walking behind. He
laughs at the idea of walking with his wife,
or of ever vacating his seat for a woman.
He knows no use for chairs, tables, knives or
even spoons, unless they be wooden ones.
Bedsteads, bureaus, and fre-places may be
put in the same category. If he be an arti-
zan, he does his work sitting, perhaps using
his feet to hold what his hands are engaged
upon. Drinks cold water like sponge, but
never bathes in it, unless his home be on the
sea shore. Is rarely seen drunk-too seldom
speaks the truths deficient in affection for
his kindred--has little curiosity and no imita-
tion-no wish to improve his mind-no de-
sire to surround himself with the comforts of
life.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
LATEST FROM THE COPPER
REGION. -,.

A private letter from Mr.. Hill, geologist
and mining engineer, bearing date Eagle
Harbor Nov. 18th, has been placed at our
disposal. Wecopy the following interesting
facts: ., Ee9.ls. t4,tttt
"Some of the mines have made great pro-
gress since went to your place. The Cen
trail has taken out and sent to the smelling
house at Detroit fifty-three tons, three hun
dred and forty-three pounds of copper this
season, while the expenses of working the
mine to the present time, have not exceeded
$500. The Superintendent of the Smelt-
ing Co., is of opinion that it will yield some
thing over eighty per cent fine copper and if
so, the produce of the mine this season will
not vary much from $4,000. There are
now in sight in the mines twenty to twenty
five tons of mass copper and about six tons Of
copper, at the surface of the mine, mixed in
rock, which will require to be stamped in due
time.
Directly south of Copper Harbor and on
the north side of the great mineral ridge Of
Keweenaw Point, a vein is being opened in
the lands recently purchased by the French
company of Agate Harbor, in which are found
masses of pure copper, soWe of which must
weigh several tons. These discoveries are in
rocks resting directly upon the chrystalline
trap formation, and have an important bear
ING upon the value of the lands owned by the
Garden City Co., near Eagle River. The
vein through these lands has not been opened
in the rocks alluded to, though they traverse
them, and it may then be found to contain
masses of copper at and near the surface of
the rock
81 learn that the Phoenix mine has ship
ped nearly ten tons of copper this season.
This amount has mostly been taken from the
ash and scoriaseous rocks, with force Of
about fifteen men since the first of August.
| had no idea at that time that that bed of
rock would prove to be so rich in copper as it
really is. This rock, you will recollect, is
mentioned in my paper on the Garden City
Co.'S lands.
Since went below my men at the North
West Mine have opened new vein which is
said to be wide and rich. The company
have suspended works in the old mine. They
will, no doubt, 60 to work early in the spring
on the new vein. | have ever been of opin-
ion that the old vien could never pay profit.
1t has ever been found too small, not avera-
ging throughout the entire workings in it
more than four inches in thickness, and yet
it has nearly paid the expenses of all work
done in the mine, and on the companys To-
cation together with some permanent surface
for the last three years, small
as it has been found.
"We have most glowing accounts from
the Carson mine, or Johnson location, of the
Ontonagon. l have not much doubt but
that company will be organized the ensuing
winter, to work in another season.
10y" 'a Chicago Daily Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

A matrimonial alliance of an uncommon
character has lately been effected in Fluvan-
ma county, Va. Mr.. Robert Gray, the gal
liant groom, is 95 years of age, and the late
Mrs. Catharine Riley, (uow Mrs. Gray) e2
years of age. ad.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

The following gem came out of the recent
mass of electioneering chaff in California
"There is not a grain of desert sand upon
which the sun shines-not a valley clod from
which springs spear of grass-not noun
tain from which the stalwart pine rears its
majestic form, whose fee simple is not in lib
erty."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

DEMOCRATIC Victory IN NEBRASKA
Bird B. Chapman, the regular democratic
candidate, has been elected Delegate in Con
gress from Nebraska. Mr.. G. was opposed
by Judge Bennett, fusion, and F. B. Gid
dings (the former Delegate) and L. L. Bow
en-, "independent." ,a.,a.I asqa ao.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
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IS PuBLIsHEr EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
JOHN w. BARNS.

Office on Washington street, Sd door below The
Washington House, second story.
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charged for every three months that payment is
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out, and charged for When a postponement is
added TO an advertisement, the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
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tention, must be addressed to hepublisher
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

Truths BEAUTIFULLY ExPREssED.-The
National Lntelhgencer states that Governor
Wright, of Indiana, in his address at the New
York State Fair, made the following excel
lent suggestions: .,,.-1..
ave must cultivate the roots, not the tops.
We must make the family government, the
school, the farm, the church, the shop, the ag-
ricultural fairs, the laboratories of our future
greatness. We must educate our sons to be
farmers, artisans architects, engineers, geolo-
gists, botanists, chemists-in word, practi-
cal men. Their eyes must be turned from
Washington to their States, counties, town
ships, districts, homes. This is true patriot
ism that will perpetually preserve the ma
tion."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

r.. W. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, and Solicit
or in Chancery also agent for obtaining Boun-
ty Lands, and collecting claims against the Uni
ted States, in connection with General Agency
ut Washington Office third door below the
Washington House. r. -5....,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended toIa Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

HOPKINS g. 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??, 1855-12-12

STONE 8' CHUBB, Manufacturers of Plows
Cultivators, and Grain Cradles, and dealers in
all kinds of Agricultural Implements and Ma
chimes. Agricultural Warehouse, Canal street.
Grand Rapids Mich. t.r..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rnthbun buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings, etc, supplied on the most reasons
able terms. .I. 81 a.r,
ll61 1y J. TERHUNE. Jr
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

Wln. Prcusscr, ' a. Preusser.
IVM PREUSSER &. 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??, 1855-12-12

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??, 1855-12-12

STEPHEN MONROE. Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington. street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

tFERRY g. WALLA CE, Dealers in Fancy
Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Groceries Water ST.. Grand Haven. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

FERRY g. SONS Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

A GREAT CRAsH-The Rochester Union,
of Tuesday evening says: "The iron towers
for the Suspension Bridge across the Genesee
at the Lower Falls fell to-day with tre-
mendous crash. These towers were on the
east bank of the river, and were made of cast
iron columns set one above another, and bolt
ed together through fanges on the ends of
the columns. The cause of the accident we
have not learned as our informant was ON
the west side of the river at the time of the
accident, and had no communication with
those on the other shore. He thinks that no
person was injured The towers fell towards
the bank, and the castings lie on the slope a
complete ruin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

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??, 1855-12-12

ROBERT II. TVILBER, Notary Public, Coun-
ty Clerks Office, Grand Haven, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

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??, 1855-12-12

Large. quantities Of coal are being raised
from the bed near Corunna. This coal will
soon come into extensive use. 80 lnl''
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

Hillsdale College was dedicated on the
9th inst. A large number of persons were
present. -aY.L 4R ST o aJI9b saI
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
Noah II. FerrY.

Thos. w. Ferry, Noah III. Ferry.
FERRY g. co.. Manufacturers Of Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions,
Shingle-Bolts, and Shingles. White Lake, Occ-
ana Co, Mich. ~ ft|, .. U,.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

WILLIAM HATHA VA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p o. address, Crockeiy,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

JOHN II. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.
and Justice of the Peace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich, ,. u.f .....-.t
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

c. DA VIS & CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
res, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes. &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55
Ottawa Iron Works, Ottawa Point, Ot-
N taWa County. Mich.

FERRY g. CHANDLER, Manufacturers of
Stationary and Marine, high or low pressure
Engines Mill Gearing Iron and Brass Castings.
10 Post Office address, Grand Haven, Mich.
VIM NJ. Ferry, Jr., NJ. II. E. Chandler.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

WASHINGTON 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.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

4. b. BIDWELL &. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich G. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

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??, 1855-12-12

ID oRTABLE HAY PRESSES vertical and Hor-
= 1iTdl , S.& Cs. Ag1. Warehouse
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

CORN SHELTERS, Various Kinds, at ....,.
~ S. & Cs. Ag1. Warehouse.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12

q TRAW, Hay and Cornstalk Cutters at
~ 70 S. & Cs. Ag'l. Warehouse.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-12
sTTNLEs!s

(IoCKs' Of ell Kinds, fOr sale cheap, By !, ".
" .eri'r rfusff-f .v1o' a. ~ ~.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-07-27

We publish this morning a very able letter of
the Hon. Cave johnson of Tennessee. Mr.. John
son. like many other eminent citizens of the South,
had been victim of know nothing trickery and
mendacity. 1t had been circulated through the
State by them that he member of their order.
1t had been done for the purpose of deluding Dem
ocrats into their dens.-Lou. Times.
Mr.. johnson never was any such ''victm"
as the Times represents him. Mr.. johnson Ia
President of the Bank of Tennessee, and we
don't believe half dozen men in Tennessee
ever suspected him of being member of the
American party. His letter was written for
the purpose Of affecting the election in this
State-a purpose which it is not likely to full
fill. 1t fell upon the people without effect, and
sleeps sweetly and serenely in undisturbed re-
pose.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-07-27

its peculiar issues, recognise the supremacy oil the
question of Freedom, and the necessity OF union
in disregard Of existing party organizations in sup
port of Freedom, then, too, we may exciaim, know
Nothngism is dead"-"the way is cear"-"ob-
structions are removed" But rest assured, just
so long anti Slavery papers give the slightest
countenance to the deusOn that the free States
be rallied and carried for Liberty on a Know Moth
ing patfoFm--just so long they pursue the tenn
PORTING policy which has marked the course Of the
American Freeman, we can expect but little. Let
these papers resume their original position. They
once proclaimed incorporating war against every
party which attempted ignore the great question:
or refused to recognise its claims as paramount
They once urged the broad question Of Human
Rights, without regard to birth, color, or religion
They were once devoted to the cause of Progress,
advocated every iberal'movement, scorned COM
promise and secresy, courted publicity, denounced
prescription of every kind, spoke kindly to the
stranger, and supported the most liberal policy TO-
wards foreigners. Let them do their first works
over again, and array themselves openly against an
organization that is the antipode of every fuhda-
mental principle which once they so vehemently
proclaimed Let them call all men, who love lib
erty, justice and progress to out from an or
der whose mission is, to iname bigory, urge patri-
otlsm into prescription, put nationality above phi
lanthropy, create warning castes lower the tone OF
public and private morals, and SOW dissension and
discord among the sons OF Freedom and, instead
Of laboring to reduce the demands of the opponents
of Slavery, to suit the convenience of this secret
order, let them take the broad, bold ground, that
their demands should be equal to their rights, their
platform as high their constitutional responsible
Ties
Here is the assertion of the organ of the
Abolition party at the North, that in the dis
solution of the American party lies the only
hope of the success Of the anti-Slavery agita-
ton. And yet, we find Southern men labor
ing with the Era, the Tribune, and numberless
other abolition sheets in the North, to pro-
duce this result, so indispensable to the foes of
the South and her Institutions
Let Southern men read asd reflect.