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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10
A BENEDICTS APPEAL TO A BACH
f| 'a Flor
BYiJOHN G.. SAKE.

: ELOR
8i. BYJOHN G. SAKE.
Dear Charles, be persuaded to wed;
For a sensible fellow like you,
It's high time to think of bed,
And mullins and coffee for two!
So have done with your doubt and delaying
With a soul so adapted to mingle,
No wonder the neighbors are saying
'Tis singular you should be SO single
Don't say you havn't got time
That business demands your attention.
There's not the least reason nor rhyme
In the wisest excuse you can mention.
Don't tell me about " other fish,
Your duty is done when you buy 'em,-
And you never will relish the dish,
Unless you've woman to fry 'em!
Don't listen to querulous stories,
By desperate damsels related
Who sneer at connubial glories,
Because they've known couples mismated.
Such people, if they had their pleasure,
Because silly bargains are made,
Would deem it rational measure
lay an embargo on trade!
You may dream Of poetcal fame,
But your wishes may chance to miscarry,-
The best way to send down ones name
To posterity, Charles, is to marry!
And here am willing to own,
After sober thinking upon it,
I'd very much sooner be known
BY a beautiful son than a sonnet
To Procrastination be deaf
"a homily sent from above)
The scoundrers not only 4" the thief
Of time," but of beauty and love
0 delay not one moment to win
Aprize that is truly worth winning
Celibacy, Charles, is sin,
And sadly prolific of SHINING!
Then, Charles, bid your doubling good bye,
And dismiss all fantastic alarms,
I'll be swworn you've girl in your eye
Tis your duty to have her in your arms
Some trim little maiden of twenty,
beautiful azure-eyed elf
With virtues and graces in plenty,
And no failing but loving yourself!
Don't search for an angel" minute,
For granting you win in the sequel,
The deuce, after all, would be in it,
The angels, it must be confessed,
In this world are rather uncommon
And allow me, dear Charles, to suggest
You'll be better content with a woman
could furnish bushel of reasons,
For choosing a conjugal mate
1t agrees with all climates and seasons,
And gives you a double estate !"
IT, a,s nc t;o fr1lx J,,a
Just think what terrible thing
'Twould have been, sir, for me and for you,
If onrs had forgotten the ring!
Then there's the economy-clear,
BY poetical algebra shown
If your wife has grief or a fear,
One half, by the law, is your own!
And as to the joys-by division,
They're nearly quadrupled, tits said;
(Though never could see the addition
Quite plain in the item of bread)
Remember, do not pretend
There's anything perfect" about it,
But this I'll aver TO the end
Lifes very imperfect without it
IT'S not that there's "poetry" in it
AS, doubtless there may be those
Endowed with genius to win it,
But III warrant you excellent prose!
Then, Charles, be persuaded to wed,-
For a sensible fellow like you,
It's high time to think of a bed,
And mullins and coffee for two;
So have done with your doubt and delaying,
With soul so adapted to mingle,
No wonder the neighbors are saying
'Tis singular you should live single.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

VIM. Preusser, A. Preusser, NJ. II. Allardt.
WIN. PREUSSER a. 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??, 1855-01-10

The Empress Eugenie of France declares
that no state balls shall take place, and no un-
necessary expenses shall be incurred by the
Emperor's household, until the taking of Sevas-
topol is nm fait accompi
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y Business Cards, $500 per annum.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55 5

WILLIAM HA THA WA 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??, 1855-01-10

WASHINGTON HOUSE, By Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed 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??, 1855-01-10

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??, 1855-01-10

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??, 1855-01-10

The banks in Arkansas manage business in
rather primitive manner. Some one there writes
that, before he could get $50 note discounted,
ne had to deposit rs "collaterals" two cooking
stoves and q cross.cut saw
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace. Office third door be-
low the Washington House, up stairs.
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HOPKINS q. 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??, 1855-01-10

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??, 1855-01-10

FERRY q. WALLACE, 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??, 1855-01-10

HENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
yhs former Land Agency business, and will at
tend promptly to the payment of non-resdents
taxes; will 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
iington House, Grand Haven
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

FOSTER & 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??, 1855-01-10

C. DAVIS 8. 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??, 1855-01-10

Land, Tax and Insurance Agency.
S. O. KINGSBURY,
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 nsurable property
on favorable terms. Office in Faneuil Hall, Mon
roe street, Grand Rapids, Mich 16l ly
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New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings etc, supplied on the most reason
able terms.
1l6l 1y j. TERHUNE, Jr.
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JOHN II. DA Wis, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
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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M B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of II. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

GILBERT & CO.. Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over J. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10
7 o'clock p. NJ.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Geo.W. Woodward and Henry ID. Post, men,
bers from Wright and Holland, appeared and
took their seats.
The Supervisors presented their several ac-
counts, for taking assessment, and making out
tax rolls for the past year, and after some dis.
cussion were allowed and passed.
On motion,
The vote taken on the passage of the bill pre-
sented to pay the County Canvassers was re.
considered, the bill after being amended pass
ed
On motion,
The meeting adjourned to meet again to. NOR.
row, Jan. Sd at o'clock.
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aa} THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
la JOHN w. BARNS & Co.
Office orer Henry Gruiin's Drug Store, oppt
a. site the Washington House.

Office orer Henry GriGin's Drug Store, oppo-
site the Washington House
~ TERMs.-Payment In Advance.
Taken at the office, or forwarded by mail, 100
Delivered by the carrier in the village, --- 1,50
One shilling in addition to the above will be
charged for every three months that payment is
delayed.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the discretion of the publishers.
Terms OF Advertising.
One square (12 lines or less), first insertion fifty
cents, twenty five cents for each subsequent inser
ton. Legal advertisements at the rates prescrib-
ed by law Yearly or monthly advertisements as
follows "a
l square 1 month, $100 l square year, $500
3 200 l column 5000
300 1-2 4" 1000
10 Business Cards, $500 per annum.
Advertisements unaecompanied with written or
verbal directions, will be published until ordered
out, and charged for. When postponement is
added to an advertisement, the whole will be
charged the same as for the first insertion.
% Letters relating to business, to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-poSt
paid.
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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??, 1855-01-10

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-10

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co.. Mich.
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tl o'clock A. M.
The Board met pursuant to Adjournment and
on calling the roll the following members wero
present, and answered to their respective town.
ships viz
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Keep yourself finnocent,a and you will be happy.
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IL. M. MITCHELL & CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house. Nos. 1872 and 194 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??, 1855-01-10

COLoMOv's fsmou. spectacles always on hand
at VIM. PREussER & Cos.
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A. b. BIDWELL & SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. G. B. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-02-06
Hoe & Co.'s Patent Ground Saws.

Hoe d Co.'s Patent Ground Saws.
\HE subscribers manufacture from the best Cast steel
IL Circular Saws from two inches to eighty inches in
diameter. Their Saws hardened and tempered, and
are ground and finished by machinery designed expressly
for the purpose and therefore superior
ground in the usual manner they strengthened
and stened by increasing them i'll thickness regularly
from the cutting edge to the CENTRE consequently do
become heated or bucked and produce great saving in
lumber.
They also manufacture Cast Steel Mill pit and Cross
Cut Saws, and Billet webs Of superior quality, all of
which they have for SALE they be obtained of the
principal hardware merchants throughout the United
States and Canada. r. HOE CO.,
jan st 90 and 81 Gold street, New York
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ATTENTION FARMERS.

ATTENTION FARMERS.
Il Ill tne varmint. We usual death on
- WoWsa' On hand, 4 large quantity of strych-
nne, lest inc quantity you want, BEETLES Also rat
sno mice exterminators, chemical preparation supe,
uor 70 ana more sale than Arsenic Cali on =
BOND r KELLOGG
noV<0 Upper Town.
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ST. PAUL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
&c Ga IPdSa1 ;H%fH 1Ss SEifOSsEq;
.. ALEX. WILKlN, President
w. P. MURRAY, Vice President;
GEORGE w. FARRINoTON, Secretary;
c. II. Parker, Treasurer,
Are prepared TO issue Cash Mutual Policies
favorable rates OF premium as any other responsible
company.
Franklin Steele, Alexander Ramsey,
Chas. w. Borup, Alexander Wilkin,
Chas. H. Parker, Henry M. Rice,
Chss. d. Fillmore, William L. Ames,
Levi Sloan, William p. Murray,
John Harrington, George w. Harrington,
Abram NJ Fridley.
Office on st. Anthony street, in the room formerly
occupied by the Territorial Secretary.
February. 1854. 45-ly.
MC IA Il MFR IN 81 RANCE COMPANY
NETT ACCUMULATED FUND, FEBRUARY i, 1853
THIS Company has now established itself on such
l. firm basis that it offer to those desiring an
vestment on their greatest of all desderaums
tory is almost if not quite, without parallel. Com.
mencng LIST February, ls43 90 years ago. without
dollar Of capital except its receipts for premiums has
now actual cash capital which is Invested in Bonss
and Mortgages OH Real Estate, principally in the cities
Of New York and Brooklyn, worth double the amount
loaned thereon of over $2O0OOOo Its receipts for pre-
mums during the past five years have been nearly 81
100000 and for interest on investment over $35OO00
and has paid policies by death during the
ing fund sufficient rensure all outstanding pOlices)
So per the first five years. and 80 l3
the last ive the amount OF premiums paid, being
of over AZ cent per annum for ten
These dividends added to the policy at their
sIonary value, payable death with the amount insur
ed, be applied the reduction Of future premi
ums the option Of the insured The business of the
Company is conducted strictly on the cash plan-no
credts-and it is believed hold out greater induce
ments than any other company, whatever.
Its rates Of premium low those of any good
Office, and believed to be lower than some who pro-
TESS TO insure from 25 to so per cent less.
FREDERICK $. WINSTON, Prest.
Isaac ABBOTT, Sec'y.
Charles Gill, Actuary.
WILSON'S GENERAL LAND AGENCY
SAUK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA.
YNHIs Agency being the only one in the Sank River
Il Land District, and the Government Land Office
located this point with the subscribers long resi-
dence in the west and being familiar with the advan
tages be derived from choice and early locations;
gives particular advantages all others in this
Territory for the speedy location of Lands and Land
Warrants in said district.
Any business intrused to this agency will be atten
ded to with prOmptness and dispatch.
J. l.. WILSON,
Sank Rapids, Benton County.
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A. II. NlOSLEY.

AANCFACTCRER AND DEALER IN
ALL KINDS OF HATS, CAPS, FURS AND GLOVES,
Third Street, opposite the Ninnesotian Office
A h. NJ has on hand, in addition to full stock OF
n the articles above enumerated large assortment
Of INDIAN CURlOSITIES,
And Gentiemen's Furnishing Goods. He would also in
form the Ladies' and Gentlemen of Minnesota that he is
prepared to make up all descriptions of Fancy Furs La
dies Riding Hats, and Gloves, at the shortest notice
The highest market price will be paid for Furs and
Deer Skins.
June 81 "a div
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st. 39auI aob'tg.
10 THE GENTS.

y --., TO THE GENTS. =
MO excuse for bald heads We have been ap-
IN pointed the wholesale and retail agents, of the
Territory, for Professor O. Woods great and unr,-
vailed Hair Restorative We offer it in all confidence
1t has and will produce good and perfect crop Of the
finest hair. Call and see the proof, at
BOND r KELLOGG'S
City Drug Store, st. Anthony ST., upper st. Paul.
nOV26.
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CONCLUSION,

eVNlS useless to go enumerating. We keep the
IL "City Drug Store )" the cheapest best and most
extensive in the Territory We attend strictly to the
Prescription Department of house, and will be
found always on hand to crafty all the of our
numerous wholesale and retail city and country
TONER'S We guarantee to suit you ALL both price
and quality. Yours respectfully,
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HI. NEWHALL,
WHOLESALE DRUGGIST,

w I1OLEICh ALE DhOOG1SI,
CORNER OF MAIN AND HILL STREETS, GALENA
MOULD respectfully call the attention of druggists
w Physicians and Merchants, to his stock of
DRUGS, GLASS PAINTS, OILS, DYES, SEEDS PER-
FUMERY; BRUSHES &c.
The goods purchased direct from the Importer and
Manufacturer carefully selected in the best markets.
and feel hestancy in SAYING that all who purchase
will be satisfied with their quality well the extreme
lowness of the prices
We have hand lot of Window Glass, of every size
from by O. to "a by Sc inches The Glass is of fine quail
ty free from blemshes and the boxes contain few
broken lights
Having made arrangements with the Niagara White
Lead Company, at Buffalo, shall have constant sup
ply of their beautiful White Lead and Agents of the
Plattve Oil Co., authorized to sell their Lnseed
Oil at St Louis prices with the addition of freight
We in receipt Of assortment of Harrison's Fine
Pertumery and articles for the toilet in evesy supe
or to thing ever brought to this part of the country
We have also on hand invoice OF Brushes, made to
order in New York, comprising different patterns of Fine
Medium and Cheap Hair Brushes. Cloth Hat Paint Shoe
Horse, Whewash, and Scrubbing Brushes.
Grass and Garden Seeds, of every variety, warranted
new always on hand
Usage Orange Seed for hedges in quantity
ly for sale, with directions for cultivating
Merchants visiting Galena invited to look through
my assortment as am prepared to meet any competitor
Goods will be furnished the lowest prices when order
by mail and particular attention given to packing.
my2'45 d&wtdec2
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IL f A DING BOOKS!
AnCDSy AyISvvy Cy>DJC0

SANDERS NEW SERIES.
I1AvE you themp They are admirable books
Ill All the teachers who have examined and used them
attest warmly their singular fitness for the purposes
school ROOM
They in fact the carefully considered results of the
mos ample experience in teaching and accordingly
adaI ed admirably in every way to the and powers
of the learner
Here in the onset dull arguments long dra
out" to prove that 'the picture Of cat is not cat
that "the picture of horse is not horse" that the
picture of cow is not cow and other information
equally valuable and appropriate, in school book for
child.
On the contrary the child is assumed to have common
sense and to need instructions in what is useful
ed to his years He is not therefore puzzled start
with long words and abstract definitions and weared cut
with reading attempting to read, what is without ben
EFT because above his capacity and without interest be
nsufferably dull
In Sanders New Reading Books every step in the pro-
cess till the very last plainly preparatory to the
The pupil pleasantly and probably conducted through
lessons consisting of two, three syllables
in regular succession all containing matter full of
est moral and instructive yet highly entertaining and
besides arranged while merely teaching him to re-:
to Undue his mind with the most wholesome thought and
develope and strengthen his mental powers.
Teachers, examine them, and judge for yourselves.
The teachers throughout the Territory have
the above books for examination, by calling on W. g.
Combs the American House, who is the only author
lied agent for Minnesota.
June 22-d1y.
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$. j. II. MCMILLAN

>. j. X. MCMILLAN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
VN1LL attend promptly and faithfully to all business
w entrusted to him in the line of his profession.
saltwater St. Paul, ST. Anthony, and throughout the
Territory of Minnesota, and the adjoining counties
the State OF Wisconsin. Office, SALTWATER, Min.
REFERENCES.
His Elk. Alex. Ramsey, Geo. w. Campbel& Co.,
st. Paul. Galena
DR.. C. W. Borup, Mr.. r. Lansing,
Mr. J. w. Simpson, I" Mr.. s. o. Butler, St. Louis
Hon. A. w LOOmis, Pittsb'g ]. II. Larkin Il Co. 6
e. Shaler, Sam'lJ. Wetherel& Co.'S
}. X. MOOrhead, Esq. " JOS G. Butler d. Co. Cin
g. w. Jackson, Esq. 4" MIR. JOS p. Beggs, g
Sam'l Gormly, Esq. ' Mr.. @. Walker, Marine Mills
MAJ J. b. Butler, and 1" Ii. Burke, {"
itizens generally, g " G.. j. Butler, &C
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CULVER. ". G. FONsECA

CULVER & FONSECA.
No. WinsloW House, Junction of st. Anthony and
Eagle Streets st. Paul, Minnesota
MOULD politely call the attention of the citizens
w ST. Paul. and of the people of the Territory in gen
erai, to their choice and extensive assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
Hosiery and Gloves, Furnishing Goods, Clothing Hats
Caps Boots Shoes Trunks, Carpet Bags, Umbrellas &C.
~ N BAH orders promptly attended to.-EA
st. Paul Septemberll. 1854. sen l2.dtf
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THE WINSLOW HOUSE.

Junction of st. A nthony Eagle and Fort ST., ST. Paul
MESSRS. CLEMENTS & PARKER, PRoPRIEroRs
HAVING taken this large and commodious House,
l. respectfully solicit share of public patronage
The building is new having only been opened in July
last and has been spared in furnishing it,
oners to the travelling public that great beside
home. Being situated in the most business portion of
the city, visitors, ON business pleasure will hnd
TO their advantage to stop with The proprietors
ury the market affords.
" Connected with this Hotel il q Livery Stable.
prepared to furnish pleasure parties and Others with
good turnouts. CLEMENTS PARKER
St. Paul, Nov. 2l, l854-d&wly