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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

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.resident's
taxes VIII 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
ngton House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO SOUND NIAGARA RIv-
ER.-The gentleman who has been trying the
experiment of sounding the river below Niagara
Falls, writes as follows "Another attempt was
made with similar iron of about forty pounds
weight, attached to No. I wire-all freely sus-
pended 80 as not to impede the fall of the weight.
then let the weight fall from the bridge, at a
height Of 225 feet. 1t struck the surface fairly
with the point down-must have sunk to some
depth, but was not longer out of sight than a.
bout one second, when it made its appearance
again on the surface, about 100 feet down the
stream, and skipped along like chip, until it
was checked by the wire. We then commenced
hauling in slowly, which made the iron bounce
like ball, when cake of ice struck it and end
ed the sport. ] am satisfied that no metal has
sufficient specific gravity to pierce that current
even with the momentum acquired by fall
of 225 feet. The velocity Of the iron, when
striking, must have been equal to l24 feet per
second; and, consequently, its momentum near
5000 lbs. Its surface opposed to tho current
was about 80 superficial inches. This will give
an idea of the strength of that current, and at
the same time hint at the Titan forces that have
been at work to scoop out the bed of the Mag
ara" r.gr..,..',. .,,i' t--e,r-3l 19sd 95ni.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

SAGINAw.-The Spirit Of the Times, of the
9Th inst. greets the arrival Of the steamer Fox
from Detroit, to take her place on the Saginaw
river, where she is to run between Saginaw city
and Lower Saginaw. The Times mentions that
the steamer Gen. Scott, from Detroit, went a.
shore at the mouth of the river, in gale on Sun
day night. The boat was but slightly injured
and would be got off in a few days, if the wealth.
er should be favorable. 81. ,.,o ,..f , .It..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

Ignorance runs as naturally to fight as four
shilling brandy" Show Us a gentleman who
signs his name with an X, and we will show you
a gentleman whose taste for broken heads is
only equalled by his passion for red striped
vests and profane poll-parrots.r ~ q 1 '.,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

There are about 100000 children in the U.
States in attendance upon Sabbath schools, and
of this number 300, 900 are under the care Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. In the Bal
timore Conference about $4,000 children are
every Sabbath instructed in this portion Of the
Church. ''H'N ''' n'-'''''a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

x. M. MITCHELL 8' CO.. Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
e house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street.
Chicago, H. 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??, 1855-05-30

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??, 1855-05-30

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired and all orders
promptly ttcnded to. Shop one door below the
Washington House. u.i is .s.. .l
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

A furious war is waging between the news.
papers of ST. Peter and st Paul, as to which Of
these places shall be the seat of government OF
Minnesota Territory. st. Paul is situated at the
head of navigation on the Mississippi, and st.
Peter at the head of navigation on the Minneso-
ta A railroad is in contemplation, connecting
both these enterprising cities with Dubuque and
Lake Superior. oiH ~ nsar 800 fFt iH
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

THE DRUNKARD's W1LL.-I leave to- society
ruined character, wretched example, and a
memory that will soon rot. -.
l leave to my parents, during the rest OF their
lives, as much sorrow as humanity in decrepld
and feeble state, can sustain. ,G..m sd 8fi 5g.g
/ leave to my brothers and sisters as much
modification and injury as could conveniently
bring upon them L.,3 :.
leave to my wife broken heart, life of
wretcheduess and shame' to weep over me and
I give and bequeath to- each Of my children
poyerty, ignorance, q low character, and the re-
membrance that their father was q monster. o1
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

HOPKINS q 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. I
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

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??, 1855-05-30

General Agent, Dealer in Salt Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions Family Groceries
Drugs, Medicines, Pcrfumery, &C., &c, at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan. sf. 0lr..r g.s n
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

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.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

c. DA VIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich. l 1. rt
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

-aMr. Engineer, is there any dangers" ?"Jo"Of
what MADAME" "Of the steam's Dustin" 9" No
marm--tho only things that bust on this loco
motive are the biler and the engineer The
old lady felt relieved, and the train went ahead
and killed Mr.. Dupos' cow-=la suit for which is
now pending in the Supreme Court. .9aioaa Z
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

The ST. Louis Democrat, describing the quail
tiles of George Smith, the celebrated banker,
says 49,. ..tt...i- ,.,.,
/" He is half Scotch, and the balance Yankee,
these two combined, make monstrous strong
one.horse team"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

GILBERT g. CO, Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. 23 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

JOHN It. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of ii. Grif-
fms store "
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

a. B, BID WE'LL A. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids Mich. G. d. Abee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity. " 't -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

FERRY e. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

THouGHrs AT CHURCH have an old FASH
ioned way of entering church; before the bells
begin to chime, enjoy the quiet, broodiDg still
ness. i love to think of the many words OF
holy cheer that have fallen there, from heaven
missohed lips, and folded themselves like snow
white wings, over the weary heart of despair
love to think Of the snless little ones, whose
pearly temples have here been laved at the bap.
tismaI font. ] love to think of the weak yet
strong ones, who tearfully tasted the consecra-
ted cup on which is written, I" Do this in re-
membrance of me-" love to think of those
self forgetting selfexiled, who counting all
things naught for dear Getllsemane's sake, are
treadng foreign shores, to say TO the soul-fet-
rered pagan, "Behold the Lamb of God" I
love to think of the loving hearts that at yon-
der altar have throbbed, side by side, while the
holy man Of God pronounced "the twain one"
love to think of the seraph smile of which
death itself was poweress to rob the dead saint,
over whose upturned face, 10 which the sunlight
lent such nocking glow, the words, "Dust to
DUST" fell upon the pained ear of love. Hove,
as sit here, to list through the halEopened
vestry door, to hymning voices of happy sab
bath scholars, sweet as the timid ehirp of morn's
first peeping bird / love to hear their tiny feet,
as they patter down the aisle, and mark the earn
est gaze of questioning childhood. love to
see the toil-hardened hand of labor brush off
the pentential tear. l love sour Minister
How very sad he looks to-day Are his parish
oners nnsympathetic? Does the laborers
shire" come tardily and grudgingly to the over
tasked, faithful servant! Do censorious, dis
satisfied spirits watch and wait for his halting
Now he rises and says, slowly-nusicallly
"The Lord is my shepard, / shall not want"
Why, at sou-resting words, do his tears over
flow? ?? Why has his voice such heart culver!
All! there is a vacant seat in the pastors pew.
A little golden head, that last Sunday gladden.
ed our eyes like gleam of sunlight, lies dream.
lessly pillowed beneath the coffin lid gleeful
eyes have lost their brightness; cherry lips are
wan and mute, and beneath the sable veil the
lonely mother sobs. And so the fathers lip
quivers, and for moment nature triumphs.
Then athwart the gloomy cloud flashes the bow
of promise. He wipes away the binding tears,
and with an angel smile, and upward glance, he
says. Though lie Stag me- get ,ciH hrust in
| Him" I. l.,i,,,,..r t,,,It FANNY FERN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

A JEALOUS WIFE.-An anecdote is related Of
wife who was very jealous of her husband,
who was a worthy member of the Masons. One
evening bundle came to the house, marked for
him, and labelled "Priyate." Of course this
was sufficient for female curiosity, and therefore
she ndulged in an inspection Horror Of hor.
rors! Blankets, baby's linen, birdseye, ETC.,
greeted her astonished eye sight, and dreams of
"two families foated through her brain. The
husband soon came in, and after tea, when his
wife discovered in his eye the treachery of his
conduct, as she supposed, he took the bundle
and went out-but not alone, for the jealous
wife was on his track The faithess husband
little imagined that she who supposed herself so
fouly wronged was lowering after him. He
stopped at the house of friend, who also join
ed him, carrying a similar bundle The wife be-
came doubly excited, for the prospect of having
companion in misery did not impress her with
the idea Of a division Of her grief but only an
addition to it, She followed closely, and soon
they halted before small tenement which they
entered. Here she paused to hold council of
war. What tactics to follow she was in doubt,
but determined to storm the citadel, she knock
ed, and hastily brushed by the little child, and in
a second burst upon the astonished husband, the
embodiment of injured innocence. Her feelings
were about to express themselves when the
scene before her caused her to reflect. "A poor
woman on a sick bed, babe not old enough for
christening, child in crib two little girls in a
bed met her eye. She read the story at glance
and then returned home under escort of her lord
and his friend, who assured her that she had dis
covered the great secret of Masonry. She nev-
er arrived at false conclusion from appearances
again. ..J g.e.e OH .t3a-. .s1 a.. ... oa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

LET THEM FIGHT IT OUT-Referring to pos
sble collision between the y. States and Spain,
the London Times says: 1853 sil
ave sincerely hope that Spain and the U.
States may be allowed to settle it themselves,
either by diplomacy or by the sword. We, as
a nation have nothing to do with it. Already
engaged in quarrel which has been forced up
on us, and in which we have less to gain than
any of the combatants, it would be unpardona
Bile for us TO rush into another conflict Of a still
more questionable character. If Spain cannot
defend her own colony from foreign attack, that
is her affair, not ours. More than forty years
ago we wasted millions of treasure and shed riv-
ers of the best blood in England to serve the
cause of Spain and in all such cases the black
est ingratitude has required the greatest sacr-
fees. Let US not repeat the folly. But, ire
spective of this consideration, the Americans
have claims upon us of every kind infinitely
stronger than any which the court OF Madrid can
prefer. They are connected with US by the ties
of common origin, by the closest business re-
ations, and by an adoption of representative in
sttutions commonto our own and their land
If struggle ensue, little doubt can exist re-
specting the issue; and if we have any feeling
in the matter, we must confess that it is in fn-
vor of the success Of the Americans. A war be-
tween England and the United States is so far
cica, 80 intensely absurd, that it could not for a
moment enter the brain of sane minister
This, we are certain is the universal sentiment
in this country, even among the portion of it for
which Brother Jonathan has the least regard
the aristocracy." l"l a..fi % .' 7,I"'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

WESTWARD Ho!- 1T is but few years since,
that newspapers from Michigan began to mako
their appearance in the Eastern States, as her
aids from the "confines Of civilization" Now,
we are almost an I" Eastern State" and we find
on our table weekly papers from "Nebraska,"
kansas" and I" Minnesota" Names then un-
known, and Territories then unexplored, now
filling rapidly with cities and villages. II is ask
ed, when will this sAspread Of population cease
We know Of no better illustration than the re-
mark of the fellow who said "he always knew
when to stop eating buckwheat cakes-when
they were all gone" II will be thus with the
growth Of our States, West 1t will stop when
the land is all settled. In few years we shall
find among our exchanges the "Pembina Amer
ican" "the Rocky Mountain Volcano" "the
Salt Lake Seasoner," and the "Slave Lake Bo-
reahs,"-nay, we need not despair of seeing the
"Arctic Iceberg" Not many years hence, and
summer pleasure trips to the Rocky Mountains
will be all the rage and the "Sweet Water
Hotel" will swarm with visitors from the Atlan-
tic cities. In time, the ."South Pass" and
"Mountain Home" on Fremont's Peak, will be
rated bore; and the column of pleasure hunt
ers will push on to the upper regions Of the Co.
lunibia River. Well, push on. - .t '-..
-, Adrian EXpositor.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

SPARE THE LITTLE BIRps--The swallows are
the natural enemies of the swarming insects, liv-
ing almost entirely upon them, taking their food
upon the wing. The common martin devours
great quantities of wasps, beetles and gold
smiths. A single, bird will devour five thousand
butterflies in a week The husbandman should
therefore cultivate the society Of the swallows
and martins about his premises and out build
ings. luissgygg- l.s 5fs 81 az !oLoi ..Iea 10
The sparrows and the wrens feed upon the
crawling insects which lurk within the buds, TO-
liage, and flowers of plants. The wrens are
pugnacous, and little box in cherry tree will
soon be appropriated by them, and they will
drive away other birds that feed upon the fruit,
hint that cherry growers ought to remember
and ect upon. urge9 70 gl7op l5g5ei e osou
The thrushes, blue birds, jays and crows prey
upon butterflies, grasshoppers, crickets, locusts
and the larger beetles. A single family of jays
willconsume 20, 600 of these in a season of three
months. "a s.GGb,} }of1 81 la, 9f .' istd 9al
The woodpeckers are armed with stout long
bill, to penetrate the wood of trees in which the
borers deposit their leva. They live almost en-
tirey upon these worms. "
For the insects which come abroad during the
night, nature has provided a check in the noe
turnal birds, of the whipporwll tribe and the
little horn owl, which take their food upon the
wing. ..,.,,;.,,.,.. ..s..a..' o.e:f.,aIl as
How wonderful is the provision Of Providence
for the restraint of the depredators that live up
on the labors of man and how careful should
we be not to dispute that beneficial law of COM
pensation by which all things are preserved in
their just relations and proportions.
~ 10 ar.f [Agriculturist.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

ONE DRINK OF WHIsKEY--REwARD.--L a
few nights since, about the middle of the night,
somewhere between the Hole in the Rock and
the Ball Alley, or the Ball Alley and Grog
Shop Lane, my old, large-necked pint bottle
an old pocket companion for great many
years--the stopper out, round the nose Of which
is written in flaming characters Lntemperance,
with the word, Destruction, written on the bot
tom.
On the body of the same may be seen in large
capitals, RUN, which letters, besides giving a
clue to the contents, have several mystical signi-
fications, viz ,.. ,.',9,.,..., ..,,
lst. X. Reckoning, U. Unpaid, M. Money
less
I'd. X. Ruined, U. Undone, NJ Mortal
Sd. X. Reformation, u. Uncommon, M. 'Mong
Tippers s' sa,l.3 pia. 1 mia OF
Whoever has found, or may find, said bottle
whole, and the contents uninjured shall receive
the aforesaid reward of Ga drink of whiskey,)
it being understood that the subscriber expects
to drink share of the same. CosMoPoLITE.
N. B.-Having had business on both sides OF
the streets, it is uncertain on which side said bot
tie may be found. [Cleveand paper
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30
The editor Of the Brownsville Flag ought to
ha attanded tn Ianr him ----- - - D IL

The editor Of the Brownsville Flag ought to
be attended TO. Hear him. le alip h,ls,ia.
The fact is we would have given all the qloin
in the Flag Office for one y from the owner of
two sparkling III that were there. Yes we'll
stick to that, and my ~ would we not face d
regiment of n, aye Il, to give proof that we are
correct. We would bless the whole world by %
and tho our bank were exhausted, deem our hap.
pness without True, every word, or palsi-
ed be the 10" that writes this, Il.
III A PRESIDENTIAL TEAM.--The party that rail-
lies on the Poole platform have made the follow
ing nominations for the Presidency: -,
For President,
''' GEN. JOSEPH HISS, Of Massachusetts.
For Vice President,
Mrs. PATTERSON, of Boston. '1"
, We did not before know that Hiss was Gen.
Mrs. p, who will act as his Vice, if elected has
done corporal service in the Bay State ...su,
Albany Atlas.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

WILLIAM IA THA VA 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??, 1855-05-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55 :

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven Mich. A H.ft 'tf ~ 0.e&
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Stecls
Landing, Ottawa Co, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30
v GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY ID

THE WEEvIL.- Important to Farmers.
editor of the Akron (Ohio) Beacon states that he
has been informed by the proprietor of the :" City
Mills" of that place, that the farmers of Yer
mont are in the habit of heading the movement
Of the Weevil, by very simple process. The
next season after ID makes its appearance, they
60 through their wheat fields about the time the
wheat is stooling Or heading immediately after
shower or while the dew is on it, and scatter
newly Stacked lime broadcast so that it will ad-
here to the heads and stems Of the grain. They
use about bushel to the acre. o1 Good lime
should be secured. and slackened by sprinkling
a little water over it, SO as to retain all its
strength. paddle may be used in scattering
it. The remedy has, it is said been 80 efectu-
ally tried, as to leave no doubt of the result
Strips in large wheat fields, left'untouched by
the lime, for experiment, have been entirely de-
stroyed by the weevil; while the grain on each
side was all saved. =, ,,p
II is well known by all who may have OBJ
served the manner in which the weevils destroy
wheat, that they are deposited in the kernel, in
the shape of a small red maggot, by a fly, soon
after the wheat begins to head; and as the ker-
mel begins to form, they commence their work
of destruction by consuming the milky substance
that would otherwise form the kernel, thereby
preventing it from filling. +.
The application of lime at this period in the
growth Of the wheat, seems so repugnaht to the
taste of the weevil, as to drive it of. The lime
will more than repay its value in the improve
ment Of the soil. +, ,......, ..,.r ,.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.
and Justice of the Peace Office opposite the
Washington House, over the drug store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-30

| A RELIC OF NAPoLEo LEoN.-Rev. DR.. Bertram of
the island of ST. Helena, has sent to Rev. DR..
Sprague, of Albany, one of the chairs belonging
to the Emperor Napoleon. The Argus is as
sured that there is not the shadow of doubt as
TO Its authenticity, and that il is the very chair
fin which the exiled Emperor used to sit in his
garden. iis.1 7Ii [Det Free Press.