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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
MARRIED YESTERDA Y"

Every day in our journal that with the first
CLEAN of the sun is flung within our portals, we
read the little sentence -
Married yesterday" SO and so. Almost ev-
cry day there is a wedding feast In some OF the
mansions of the earth; clasping OF hands and
union OF hearts in the dim aisles of some ho-
ly temple; pledging of eternal love and con-
stancy during all the hours that are yet to come
down, like spring flowers upon life's pathway.
Each day some new marriage crown is put on,
and she who wears it leaning upon him who is
the brightest jewel amidst its leaves steals away
from the "dear old home," and nestles trem-
bllngy in the fairy cot where loves hand has
trained the honey suckle over the latticed
porch, and placed Eolian Tyres in all the case
ments. ni.H
"MARR1ED YESTERDAY"
There are pearls and gold shining now amid
the flowers that fringe loves pathway; and stars
cleaning like a chandelier in the armament of
hope. There are harps tinklng now whose mel
odies is sweeter than the sound of evening
bells, and joy falling like shower OF amethysts
is now become beautiful The soul scars up
wards from the dust like a dove loosed away
from its cage. There is melody in every place !;
yea, theio are angus III every PAIN Win crowns
for those who are pressing onward with song
and prayer.
MARRIED YESTERDAY"
It seems now long distance to the grave-a
long road to the final rest. But soon the shad-
ows will come and life loses its summer bloom.
Then, as the patter of tiny feet is heard about
the grandfather's knee they who were married
yesterday" mayhap will turn back to the records
of the past, weeping silently the while, remem-
bering that their summer is gone, their harvest
ended, and that soon, gathering up their sheaves,
they must pass beyond the gates of pearl, where
will be but one marriage-that of the Lamb
with his chosen people.
Newark Daily Mercury.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

The clipper-ship Great Republic was towed
down the bay this morning by the steamtug Le-
viathan. She is bound to Liverpool, with a car
60 of guano. 1t will be recollected that this
ship was burned fourteen months ago, at the
foot of Dover street. At that time she was
preparing for a trip across the Atlantic. She
has been cut down eight or ten feet, but is still
the largest clipper-ship afoat. aa loe
IN. Y. Eve Post. 23d ult
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

A CARIcATURE.--A late number of the Paris
Chariuari contains spirited engraving, which
represents the Gar as a member of the Peace
Society, and in the act of offering his Vienna
propositions for peace. He wears the coat and
hat of the member of the Society of Friends,
and from under the coat in all directions may
be seen emerging more than thirty muzzles OF
Colts revolvers. This is Chariuari7s opinion in
crayon of the Emperor Nicholas peace ipten.
tions.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
ON THE CHOICE OF A WIFE.

Enough of beauty to secure affection,
Enough of sprightlness to cure detection.
Of modest dfidence to claim protecton
A docile mind, subservien. to correction,
Yet stored with sense, with reason, and affection
And every passion held in due subsection,
Just faults enough to keep her from perfection
When such find, I'll make her my election.
ON THE CHOICE OF A HUSBAND.
OF beauty just enough to bear inspection,
OF candor, sense and wit, good collection,
Enough of love for one who needs protection,
To scorn the words, " I'll keep him in subsection,
Wisdom to keep him right in each direction,
Nor claim weaker vessels imperfection,
Should Ger meet with such in my connection,
Let him propose, I'll offer no objection
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

The N. Y. Mirror states that Fanny Ferns
portion of the profits tho sale of" Ruth Hall,
already amounts to some 81 8, 1000, and the prof
its of the publishers to nearly an equal sum
Ruth" is now rich enough to buy herself a Blu.
sywild Cottage on the banks Of the Hudson, and
all the copyright and newspaper interest of the
whole "Ellett" family. And still the demand
for her works as vet, is undiminished; anda "Se.
quel to Ruth Hall" is in hot haste Of iucuba-
ton
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

A SoLDIER-Frederick the Great after very
terrible engagement asked his officers: Who
behaved most intrepid during the contest?'
The preference was unanimously given to him.
self. {" You are mistaken" replied the King" the
boldest fellow was ffer, whom passed twenty
times during the engagement, and he did not
cease or vary a note the whole time.'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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 nonresident
taxes; will negotiate for the purchase or sale Oh
both pine and farming lands. Deeds Bonds or
mortgages, &C., executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch. Office opposite the Wash
ington House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
New Barber Shop.

TOSEPH LASSOR has recently opened q shop
- on Washington street opposite the Washing
ton House, over Davis tailor shop, where he will
he happy to wait upon all, who may wish his sery-
ices, in the best manner. .ll .tueie ~
Light needle work will also be received and neat
ly executed. t.tf., ~
Grand Haven, February 10, 1855. fis2 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
WHOLE NUMBER 1888.
A TRUE WIFE.

She is no true wife who sustans not her bus
band in the day of calamity who is not, when
the worlc's great frown makes the heart chill
with anguish, his guardian angel, growing
brighter and more beautiful as misfortune crowd
along his path. Then is the time for trial of her
gentleness; then is the time for testing whether
the sweetness of her temper beams only with
transient light or like the steady glow of the
morning star, shines as brightly under the
clouds. Has she then smiles Just as charm
ing! Does she say, /" "affliction cannot touch
our purity, and should not quench our love -
Does she try by happy little inventions to
lift from his sensitive spirit the burden of
thought?" 0fr
There are wives--nay, there are beings, who,
when dark hours come; fall to repning and
upbraiding-:hus adding to outside anxiety,
the narrowing scenes of domestic strfe-as if
all the blame in the wide world would make
one hair white or black, or change the decree
gone immutably forth. Such know not that our
darkness is heavens light; our trials are but
steps in golden ladder; by which if we but
rightly ascend we may at last gain that eternal
light; and battle forever in its fullness and beau
tY. g .,le
"Is that all 2" and the gentle face of the wife
beamed with Joy. Her husband had been on
the verge of destruction-all his earthly pos.
sessions were gone, and he feared the result Of
her knowledge, she had been so tenderly cared
for all her life! But says Irving's beautiful sto-
ry,"a friend advised him to give not sleep unto
his eyes, nor slumber to his eyeds until he had
unfolded to her all his hapless case"
"And that was her answer with the smile of
an ANGELS that aH' Ifeared by your sadness
it was worse. Let these beautiful things be
taken--all this splendor let it 60 care not for
it only care for my husbands love and conf
dence. You shall forget in my affection, that
you were ever in prosperity--only still love me,
and will aid you to bear these little reyerses
with cheerfulness"
Still love her! she man must reverence,
aye! and liken her to the very angels, for such
a woman is truly living revelation from heav.
EN-. .1
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21

ORIGIN OF NORWAY.-In the remote north of
Europe legend is current that God, when he
had created the world and was reposing from
his labors was suddenly aroused from his med
itation by the fall of monstrous mass in the
abyss of waters The Creator, as he looked up,
perceived the devil, who had seized prodigious
mass of rock, which he had hurled into the deep,
so that the axis of the new creation, trembling
under the weight, threatened to break, and yet
waves and will to all eternity. The Lord pre-
served his work from destruction by his mighty
power. With one hand he sustained it, and
with the other he threatened the base fiend, who,
bowling with fear, took to flight; but every
where the fearful pile of rock rose above the
waters. High and gloomy it projected out Of
the swelling flood TO the clouds; jagged, wild
and shattered its naked sides sank into the un-
fathomable depths, and filled the sea with innu-
merable cliffs and peaks for many miles.
The maker cast look of pity and sadness
upon this waste, and then took what remained
of fruitful earth and strewed it over the black
rocks. But, alas it was too sparse to be of
much avail. The ground was scarcely covered
in the cefts and hollows and only in few spots
was sufficient deposited to noursh fruit trees
and rpen seeds. The farther to the north, the
scanter was the gift, until at last none remain
ed, and the DEVILS work rested under the curse
of eternal barrenness. But God stretched out
his omnipotent hand, and blessed the desolate
earth. although no flower shall bloom" said
the Almighty, "no birds sing, and no blade of
grass grow, yet the wicked spirit shall have no
share in thee. / will have compassion on thee,
and suffer men here to dwell, who with love and
affection shall cling to these rocks, and be hap
py in their possession" The Lord commanded
the fish to frequent the sea in vast swarms, and
above, on the ice fields, He placed wonderful
creature, half cow, half deer, which was to nour-
ish man with milk and butter and flesh and
clothe him with his furry skin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

Be sure to annex a woman that will lift you
up, instead of push you down. In mercantile
phrase get piece Of calico that will wash.
There is nothing in pinch like feminine who
can cook your "vittles" and iron your clothes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

Strive, boys, to catch the spirit of the times
be up and dressed always, not gaping and rub
bing as if you were half asleep, but wide awake
whatever may turn up-and you may be some
body before you die. I.t....,..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

ASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
err 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??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21

There has not been license granted 10 sell
ardent spirits in the town of Golden, Erie Co.,
New York, for the last seventeen years. A cor
respondent who reports this fact, states that
they have not pauper in that town.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21
A WALK IN MID-AIR.

1t was announced some days since that Pro-
fessor James Mcfarland would astonish the de-
nizens of the Bowery by walking on tight rope
from the top Of the Branch Hotel to the Ger
man Theatre on the opposite side of the street.
The performance was to be in honor of WASH
ington' natal day, and moreover it was to be
free gratis for nothing. Long before the time
announced C p N.Y. vast crowd had assem-
bled in the Bowery, to witness this perilous feat
and the street, as far os the eye could reach, was
densey packed with rather rough looking con-
course of Bowery and butcher boys, rowdies
and roughs" Of all descriptions, together with
their down town factory girls, and here and
there a stray representative of the Goldfish, who
had wandered thither out of curiosity, to wit
ness the startling performances Of Mcfarland.
The roofs and windows of the adjoining houses
we're filled to their utmost capacity, with all
manner of people anxious to get aglimpse ofthe
exhibition.
AT a quarter past o'clock Mcfarland made
his appearance at the garrett window OF the
Branch Hotel, and was received with great cheer
ing
At a given signal, he commenced his perilous
performance, and walked slowly forward, bear
ing in his hands balancing poe, some fifteen
ment before was quite uproarious, suddenly be-
came hushed, and all gazed with breathless awe
on the daring gymnast, as he cautiously advanc-
ed step by step. The interest Of the vast assem-
bly, at this time was intense, and many of the
women averted their faces, fearful that at any
moment he might be dashed headlong to the
pavement below. When he arrived at the mid
die of the street, he stopped, as if irresolute,
and stood balancing himself for few moments.
At this, murmur passed through the crowd,
ale is falling" he is falling" accompanied
with considerable excitement; but, suddenly
changing his position, he slid down and sat on
the rope, whereupon the crowd sent up a wild
/" hurrah," in compliment to his adroitness. At
ter gyrating and circumgyrating for some time,
he reganed his foothold, and succeeded in gain
ing the other side of the street without further
difficulty, on reaching which he was greeted with
loud and long continued cheering from the vast
assemblage in the street below. After wait
ing for some time in vain, to see if the perform
ance would be repeated, the crowd slowly dis
persed. N. Y. Herald, 22d ult.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

Some fear that the German soldiers about to
be added to the forces of the allies, will not stand
fire. One thing is certain-they will all have
been accustomed to stand smoke
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

c. DAVIS g. 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??, 1855-03-21

If you want oaks plant acorns. If you want
a fortune plant dollars. And if you prefer hap.
piness SOW the seeds of virtue and reap them
with charity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

1t is the intention of the Emperor of the
French to invite most of the crowned heads of
Europe to the Paris Exhibition. The Emperor
of Austria is said to have already accepted.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

Wm. Preusscr, n. Freusser.
WIN. PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers, Jewellers, and dealers in Musical lnstru-
ments. Particular attention paid to repairing
fine Watches. Monroe street, Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

They have drink in Boston, this season,
named Sevastopol, which is very hard 20 take.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

sCROSVBNOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business ntrusted 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??, 1855-03-21

FOSTER g. PARRY Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and HollowWare, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-lron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21

JOHN 7. Wis, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

A. w. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

r. j. COLLINS Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. nj. ).
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants Central Dock, Grand Haven
Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21

M B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery Office first door
west of III. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

.l9. M. MITCHELL 8 CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street,.
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on consgnments.
a. B. BID WE'LL g. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
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.
1851 1v J. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

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??, 1855-03-21
~ Business Cards, $500 per annum
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S55

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register Of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

FERRY g. 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??, 1855-03-21
LOOK up with hopeful eyes,
Though all things seem fOrlorn;
The sun that sets tonight will rise

The skipping lamb, the singing lark and the
leaping fish, tell us that happiness is not confn-
ed to one place. God in his goodness has
spread it abroad on the earth, in the air and in
the waters. Two aged women lived in the same
cottage; one was always fearing storm, and
the other was always looking for sunshine.
Hardly need | say which it was wore forbid.
ding frown, or which it was whose face was
lighted up with Joy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-03-21

How TO BE HApPY-l will give you two or
three good rules which may help you to become
happier than you would be without knowing
them; but as to being completely happy, that
you can never be till you get to heaven.
The first is, "Try your best to make others
happy" 81 never was happy" said certain
king Till began to take pleasure in the wei
fare of my people; but ever since then, in the
darkest day, have had sunshine in my hear" ;"
My second rule is, "Be content with little. "
There are many good reason for this rule. We
deserve but little, we require but little, and
"better " is little, with the fear of God, than
great treasures and trouble Herewith" Two
men were determined to be rich, but they set
about il in different ways; for the one strove to
raise up his means to his desires, while the 9TH
er did his best to bring down his desires to his
means. The result was, the one who coveted
much was always repiniDg, while he who desir.
ed but little was always contented.
My third rule is, "Look on the sunny side Of
things"
Look up with hopeful eyes,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-04-26
Melancholy suicida.'

"A man named Charles Cook committed sui
eide by drowning, in this city, on Thursday
evening last. A more singular case of the
kind perhaps is not on record. lie was a
German, aud married about Two months since,
a German girl, as we understand, who has
been living wlh &c. Clark for several years.
Since his marriage he has often Threatened to
destroy himself, Which caused his friends mu Oh
uneas il ess. 1t appears that he was haunt
with tie fool sh deiusion that he and lis wife
were. doomed 10 starvation, although he was a
sober and industrious shoe, maker, with s;ea y
employment, and had in his possession at bis
death one hurdredP dollars in gold, with ev
ely prospect Of future success which may
be drawn from prudence and economy. his
disconsola; wife returned yesterday morning
10 Mrs. .ClaIk's with her effects. AshOrt time
before be- did the act he asked his wife to
accompany him in a walk, which she said
she would do in q few minutes, but he walk
ed out and was seer no more until one o. q
company Of fishers, about a mile from town,
caught something Tremendous heavy on his
hook, when, upon drawing it TO the surface,
10 his inexpIessible CONSERVATION he discover
ed il to he the body ola drowned man, which
proved 10 be that Of poor Cook neenne'
Patriot tan.