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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

Mr.. E. K. Collins and Mrs. VIM. B. Astor
are among the late converts to Spiritualsm
in New York. The former imagines he has
communications from his family lost in the
Arctic, very often. The Association for the
diffusion Of Spiritual knowledge count on
being greatly aided by wealth and influence.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

FIRST CAURcH IN KANsAs.-It is now a
settled matter that the first church erected
in Kansas will be under the auspices of the
Unitarians. The sum of $4,000 has been
raised in the denomination for the purpose,
and the agent is now on his way to the Ter
ritory to superintend the work. A gentle
man of Boston has subscribed $3.50 to pro-
cure bell, on the condition that clock
should be placed in the tower.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

1t is said that the Sultan rewards Pelissier
for the Malakoff, lifetime annuity of two
hundred thousand francs He pays the same
to the widow Of st. Arnaud, for the victory
of the Alma. ii
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

ARREST OF THE ROBBERS OF THE AMERI-
CAN ExPREss.-Oliver King and Warren G.
Ayers were arrested on the 14th inst, in
Lawrence Mass. by Messrs. Ham and Savage,
Boston officers, charged with robbing the
American Express Company at the west Of
$4,000 in gold, the particulars of which
were published few weeks since. The ac-
cused were arraigned in the Police Court on
the 18th, and committed for examination; +;
bail 10000. Ayers was recently a broker
in Boston, and King hotel keeper in Low
ell. Nothing has yet been made known of
the evidence against them. w. G. White,
Express manager, who had charge Of the
money between Detroit and Chicago, when
it was stolen, is also under arrest, and cir
cumstances very strongly implicate him with
them. A fourth person is also in custody,
who left the employ Of the Company short
time after the robbery. Officer Best, of Buf-
falo, was instrumental in bringing the mat
ter to li0ht
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

People never improve after marriage. The
girl that's iusolent to her parents, will be very
apt TO give "ssss" 10 her husband
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

PErRIFIED CHnD.-The Albany Express
says the body of child which had been
buried about six years ago, in a private bury
ing ground in this city, was taken up for in
terment in the Rural Cemetery. The weight
of the coffin attracted attention, and on its
being opened the body was found to be pet
rifed 1t was white, having the appearance
of a Plaster Paris cast, and perfect except
the head, which had fallen in, and the body
was cracked across the center, leaving an
opening of about one quarter of an inch in
width. Upon slightly striking the body it
appeared to be hollow. 1t has been convey
ed to the cemetery.
Upon this, the Albany Evening Journal
Of Saturday, says:-
"The press Of our city, for some days
past, has teemed with notices of the body OF
a child supposed to be petrifed. This child
died six years ago, and was buried in clay
soil, at Cherry Hill. 1t was disinterred and
removed to the Cemetery ground few
days since, when it was found as perfect in
form as when first buried. We dislike to
spoil cleverly got up story, but we do not
look upon this as a matter of jesting, but
one rather of serious reflection. The idea
that it is a petrihed body, is humbug of
the grossest character. The subject found
has been converted into adspocere, which is
a soft unctuous or waxy substance, of light
brown color, into which the muscular fbers
of dead animal bodies are converted, by long
immersion in water or Spirits or by burial in
moist places under peculiar circumstances
This substance was discovered by Fourcray,
in the burial ground of the Church des In
nocence, when it was removed in 1851
Those desirous Of examing more fully into
the subject, can do SO by referring to the
Medical Repository and the Edinburgh En-
cyclopedia.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

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??, 1855-12-26

HOPKINS 8 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??, 1855-12-26

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

LIVING IN WAsHINGToN-The Cleveland
PLAIN Dealer says:-"There is rush for q
winters residence in Washington, and the
consequence is an increase in the tariff for
living. The new House of Representatives
is composed mostly of new men, and these
new men have got ambitious wives and pret-
ty daughters which they must needs exhibit
at the Nations Capitol All very natural
and all very well. provided each member
takes the wherewith to pay for it, for his
eight dollars day won't begin to do it.
"An M. c., the other day, in looking for
quarters, stepped into Willard's and accos-
ted the landlord thus: "Sir, I want board
and lodgings for myself, wife, child and ser
want. My pay, you know is about s24O a
month | am perfectly willing that you
should take the whole of it, but don't bring
me in debt"
"This may sound like Jest, but it is So
Der realty-a reality which many mem
Der has an experimental pocket knowledge of,
The rents of rooms, in desirable situations,
in many instances are rediculously high; and
appear to be imposed with view of depriv-
ing the unfortunate occupant of the ability
to make his expenses square with his receipts.
From S15 to s25 per month is the aver
age price asked for the rent of commodi-
GUS bedroom. A handsomely furnished
parlorcommands from $40 to $50 per month" I"
The French army, during the winter, wear
wooden-bottomed Shoes They being al
ways dry, the result is, that the French army
is less afflicted with toothache and rheuma-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

STONE g. 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
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

JOHN It. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

C. DAVIS & 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??, 1855-12-26

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings etc., supplied on the most reason
able terms.
/ l6l 1y j. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

IVA SHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnshed 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??, 1855-12-26

How TO SECURE CHILDREN THAT WILL BE
KIND TO US WHEN WE BECOME OLD.-We
would exhort all parents-if you regard the
welfare and happiness Of your children, in
this world merely, then teach them benevo-
lence, and train them in habits of benifcence.
If you desire that they may be kind to you
when you are old, then strive to enlarge their
hearts. If they are taught to love their
neighbors as themselves, you may be sure
they can never be unkind to their own flesh.
but make them sordid, make them avari
cious, teach them to grieve over the loss of a
dime, and look grudgingly on every copper
they drop into the charity box, and you are
training them to bcgrudge all that you shall
eat and wear, and all the attentions you may
require when you become too old and feeble
to earn any more money for them. Train
them in penurious habits and you need not
be surprised if they are betrayed into acts Of
meanness and littleness in trade. But edu-
cate them to be good stewards for God, and
they will learn to understand that God does
not need their services or their dimes SO
much that he would have them do q wrong
thing for the sake of sacrificing or accumu-
lating for his cause.-Foreign Missionary.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

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??, 1855-12-26
DonEiStry,
Ia Ill. Ferry.

FOSTER e. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hoow-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??, 1855-12-26

DURING the search instituted" by the ed
itor of the Newark Times for female compos-
itors, it is reported that the following dia-
logue took place:
"Good morning, Mr.. Henpeck, have you
any daughters that would make good type
settlers 2"
Henpeck-" No; but I've got wife that
would make a very fine "devil."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
DETROIT, Nov. 20, 1855.

GENTLEMEN,-I have received your letter
asking me if am candidate for the office
of President Of the United States, and ex-
pressing the qualification it would give you
to support me for that high station.
While thanking you for this manifestation
of your kindness and confidence, of which
shall always preserve grateful recollection,
[ reply that | am not candidate for the
Presidency, nor do desire that my name
should be presented in connection with it to
the consideration of the democratic party of
the Union. l am, gentlemen, with regard,
Truly yours (Signed,) LEWIS CAss.
ANDREW J. WEBSTER, Esq, and others,
PHILADELPHIA.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

WILLIAM IA THA VA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate or.Ottawa Co. P. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

BLANKETING Cows.-A correspondent of
the Rural LnteHigencer, who has been travel
ing through Holland, says:
"Great care is taken of their COWS, both
in the winter and in the summer; and in a
lowry, wet day, you will see the cows in the
field covered with blankets; ay, even more
commonly than horse is blanketed here in
winter. This care is well repaid by great
flow Of milk and less consumption of for
age"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

The Congressional Medal for Commander
Ingraham is four and one sixteenth inches in
diameter, and the largest struck in the United
States-of greater dimensions than the cele-
brated Jefferson Medal, in 1906, which was
less than four inches. 1t is of fine gold and
weighs nearly twenty-seven ounces. Its in
trinsic value is upwards Of 5000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

GEN. CAss AND THE PREsIDENCY.-Hav-
ing observed in the Washington correspon-
dence Of one Or two of the eastern papers
in reference to a letter said to have been
written by Gen. Cass regarding the Presiden-
cy, we have obtained copies of the subioined
correspondence and are permitted to lay it
before the public
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

HENRY 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??, 1855-12-26

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
at Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
0y Business Cards, $500 per annum.

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

WHAT Is FASHION ?-The Buffalo Daily
Republic is tone of the papers," and doesn't
yield to any with which we are acquainted
in that important particular. Hear its phi
losopher:-
What is fashion? Dinner at midnight,
and headache in the morning. What is Idle
ness? Working yellow mountains on pink
subsoil-or blue tailed dog in sky colored
convulsions. What is joy? To count your
money and find it over-run one hundred dol
lars. What is knowledges To be away
from home when people come to borrow
books and umbrellas What is contentment?
To sit in the house and see other people
stuck in the mud. In other words to be
better off than ovr neighbors.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5, 1855.

Hon. LEWIS CAss.-Sir: AS the time
is fast approaching when it will be necessary
for the democratic party to select delegates
to make their nominations for President and
Vice President, and inasmuch as we the un-
dersigned, feel great interest in selecting the
proper candidates for President, and believ-
ing you to be the most competent and most
available candidate, and one we feel satisfied
the people would take pride in electing if
nominated; we therefore most respectfully
ask you for an answer, in reply to our note,
saying if you will confer a favor on your
friends and fellow citizens.
ANnREW i WrpSrrp and OF thnrs
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

A. B. BID WELL & SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich G. B. Abee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-12-26

WOMEN IN KANsAs.-The Constitution
framed by the recent Convention Of the peo-
pie of Kansas, contains the following provis-
ions:
RESOLVED, That the General Assembly
shall have no power to pass any law where
by the separate estate of married woman
in property real, personal or mixed, shall ever
be made subject to the disposal of the hus-
band, or subject to the payment of the debts
of the husband in any manner unless by the
written consent of the wife, witnessed by at
least two witnesses to be named by the wife.
That the General Assembly shall have no
power to pass any law depriving the mother
of an equality with the father in the main
tenance, education, and care of their children; !;
and in no case shall the mother be deprived
of her children except per account of insanity
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-06-20
INV. wonla me- bul little Measure in pub

uTWe would lake bul little pleasure In pub
fishing The following, did we understand II 10 be
Whist many will suppose II. The lSStpoetlCal con-
tibu,ior fot our paper from, OUT friend NV, b.
BIZ His contributions 10 this paper, both P'ose
and pOeticsl, have been 50 universally acceptable
10 out readers ihatwe should ehlet our protest at
his abandonment Of bis fayots In either relation.
Ills 50 seldom, In our day and generation, aud,
we should add, locality, thst we meet with oIigI'
nal contributors whose Efforts ale really worthy OF
communication, that We must cling with an iron
rtssp 10 one who has aided US 50 materially 10 our
eptts 10 elevate The stnndatl OF newspaper lite
nature in this region, lthas bteH'oar aim from
the fist issue Of this pupet 10 elevate The grade'
The substance and The style Of original llletuty
contributions, and 10 o,lt readers We need hardly
say thai from no one sOutce have we received
such material and, to oul readers IN common with
Us, such acceptable old as from our contributor W.
D. 3. The style, The matter, and Tho tone Of his
contributions have been Just what was desired aud
needed, and we ute suite we but echo the wishes
Of our readers, when we express The hope that in
stead OF "FatewelIs" In act, We shall hear from
him moro frequently than heretofore, bOi in prose
aud poetry:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-06-20
Tho sooeder seminary at oanonsburg.

Tho Soceder Seminary at Canonsburg.
Tile Synod VI the Associate Presbyterian Church
which met in Xenia, o., changed The location Of
its Theological Seminary from Caaonsburs 10 %enin,
by vote Of 20 to 81. One OF The SpeaketS said
that The principal objection 10 CanonsbuFe an.
peatel 10 Ge the smoky house In which The school
was ktQt. Well, thai was an objection. The house
WINS n had one and vsFy smoky oNej but that
objection would be removed by tho election OF a
new building.
Alt. Pollock said thai he had VOID 10 say on
the smoke house question: Ia conversation
with persons Iron CanonsbUTs, he had been told,
he believed truly, that whilst The Seminary te.
manned on tho ptesent lot, Tie smoky chlmneys
would not be Cutetl-the cnfFeut Of air down
Chattiets creek would have pEtCisGy tie same e(.
feet upon new building that il has upon the
oil, aud no matter how well new house was
constructed, the Chinneys would smoke,
MI. Vincent was opposed 10 reLnnval OF all, but
ifuny was made il should be 10 Allegheny city
lie thought, llOwevef, that the location should moi
he fixed until professor had been elected.
Dr.. McEllws0 believed that The 1eSifs iOt II re.
lnoval sprung FROM wish 10 have the institution
ocated in puter political atmosphere. The stu.
denis attending The Seminary wete generally abO.
lonisls. The people OF CnnunSOUfe were The
feYetse, and consequently thtte was conflicts Of
opinion between them, But in this respect there
had hCen change. The Nebr1Ska bill haS open.
Ell their eyes, and The political atmospheric had
been pretty well pufeed fits pho slavery feeling.
The Syuol had lie Union question before them,
and decided not 10 unite but 10 leave The question
open fof future correspondence.
rheSynod holds It's next meeting in Allegheny,
nj Dr.. Rogers Church, on The 4lh Wednesday Of
May, lS59.-Pilis. Gas.
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:@.=:== For the lntellISe@er
vALBDICToRY.

"Fartneiij Nth me eieNt, noy rat htFafn,
u Sath here ~ sI& Eoa ihs fsorsl Of nay 'frsiH'"
Reader farewell. and II my zen hath earned
Prom thr Kind lIrsa slnilej thine ,eSesa se-Fj
Not all III voin my midnight lamp hath burned,
Or ny Thoughts wahjeriRss been recorded here
Sot all IN vain lave unlocked MY breast,
Orbd lis pent up sorTows freely fowl
Or hsTe and there, page In fancy drcst,
That mrth might lnIDSle In my stain with woe.
That thus Of lie. my book a Tyre might seem.
Whele Joys are fewl where CRIES tOOON prevails
And Man, bubbI. on lis Doubtful AtIeam,,
Swe.ls In the ealni eOIlsltesin the gale
That thus Of Thought, my tagging terse may chow
How waves lie lishti will LIES rettdiRs Iayi-
From the bright beams In youths clear dawn flat glow
TO lie arent luAlTe oil declining Dag.
Yes, tueh is lie. and though my feeble thyme
Can nor advSMe lis veal, nOr stay Its woti
II yet may school lice 10 new talks OF time,
Aud 10 thy heaItiiS own OThcomn5s show.
SWh too Is ThOustLi and tho no breath Of mlGe
Tan bid It's Pickering llanie M0Ie Steldlast burnt
ltJet may plOve waTlins voice to thine,
Aud poInt 10 lessons thou hast Jet 10 learn.
10 lessons taught hy sad experience lefG--
rs such reverse as IsnStaenlHs jean reveal,
And thus Thy bTe Ist for litter fruits WenIe,
Which youth and pTeteHre, oft, In Mowers eon:eal,
Va. W. u. u,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-06-20

T0E GUyESSaESr DErE RaISED TO NAVE THE
Laws t,rsrEcrEp.-Tle Washington correspond.
enl Of The New York COurler writes as totOws.--
"The sudden tetum Of Mr.. Champion from
Canada has l,een caused less by The discussions
now going m In reference 10 tile Reciprocity Trea.
" than BY The complaints Of this Guyetnnent
tesye 10 British enlidmehs In the United ST. les
for The Easletn war. They are clear violation Of
OUT Mentality Laws, and lie Administration, not
content with The cessation Of The practice, insists
upon some suitable reputation OF The infringement
Of out sovereignty Tho difficulty may lead 10 tie
indictment Of these British officials who have been
eusOsed In tile illegal proceedings complained Of
lis q serious anil troublesome question, and not
unllketha which grew ont Of lhe participation Of
the French Consul 81 San francisco, in tie exped.
lion agoinst Mexico"