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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

EXCHANGING WIvEs.-A late number OF
the Eastern Clarion, published at Paulding,
Miss, gives an account or swap negotiated
in that vicinity by two of its subscribers, and
vouches for the truth of the story. The chat
tells which changed owners were nothing less
than the wives of the parties, who were on
the eve of emigrating as they eventually did
the one to Alabama and the other to Texas.
The Clarion, refrains from giving the real
names of the faithless Benedicts, and calls
them Obadiah" and Dick" but records the
circumstances of the ransaction-how they
went into the woods, sat down on log, and
entered upon the business; how they came
near spelling the trade because Obe's wife
was "younger critter by a dozen years; y
and how, after much chaffering, the differ
ence was finally equalized by the generous
proposal of Dick to give, in the way of boot,
"a cow and calf two goats, an old gun, and
an ox-bell." The respective children of the
two mothers remained with their respective
fathers, and with their strangely acquired STEP
mothers, followed them to the States of theil
adoption.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

KEEPING HIS Vow.-When Henry Clay
was nominated for President, one of his ar
dent admirers in the excitement of the can
vass threw down his hat and declared anoth-
er should never cover his head nor should
scissors, knife or any such thing touch his hair
until Harry Clay was fairly seated in the
Presidential chair He has kept that VOW in
violate, and does not believe himself relieved
of its solemnity even when the object of his
admiration lies under the sods of the valley.
We saw him yesterday, his long, tangled locks
drifting about his honest, weather beaten face,
and though the sun had borrowed the heat
of midsummer he needed it not. He appears
to have had many years Of health and hard
labor before him, but though his age equal
Methuselah's, the hard eye, firm set lip, and
unyielding expression Of his countenance as
sures even the casual observer, that he will
keep the VOW solemnly made, until he shall be
mingled dust to dust, ashes to ashes.
Detroit Dem. q Inq.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

A new American manufacture, that of
plate glass, has been commenced in Williams
burg, N. Y, where plates of glass ten feet
wide, and twenty feet long will be made
A plate ten feet square can be made so strong
that it will hold ton weight, and so clear
that we could read the fine print of news
paper, through piece four inches thick. 1t
is singular fact that the best English plate
is made from American sand. With New
jersey, possessing the proper raw material in
so remarkable degree, it is singular that
this article has been so long imported.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

Mr.. John o. Harrison, of Ottawa, in this
county, had his dwelling house burned to the
ground on Tuesday, the sth inst. He went
the same day to Milwaukee and purchased
lumber for new one; the neighbors turned
to and helped to put it up, and on Wednes-
day night, the day after the fire, the outside
work Of a good frame building was completed,
and the family moved into it in time to get
tea for the workmen.
Waukesha Plaindealer, 22d.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

MORE Truth THAN PoETRY.-The N. H.
Telegraph is of the opinion that an editor
who cannot stop right in the middle of one of
the finest trains of thought, that he is putting
on paper, to minute the dimensions of huge
pumpkin, write an advertisement for dog
lost, to enter the name of a new subscriber,
or receive pay for an old one, to take cow
hiding for something he has said, and after
all resume the thread of his discourse, and
carry out the idea in its original force and
beauty, is next to no editor at ALL
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
POLITICS AND THE PULPIT.

We have no doubt that rigorous land
lord, having sharked it all the week screwing
and gripping among his tenants, would be bet
ter pleased to doze through an able gospel
sermon on divine mysteries, than to be kept
awake by practical sermon that might treat
of the duties of Christian landlord. A bro
ker who has gambled on a magnificent scale
all the week, does not 90 to church to have
his practical swindling analyzed and measur-
ed by the "New Testament" spirit. Cate
chism is what he wants-doctrine is to his
taste. A merchant, whose last bale of SNUG
gled goods was safely stored on Saturday
night, and his brother merchant, who, on the
same day, swore false invoice through the
custom house-they 60 to church to hear a
sermon on faith, on angels, on the resurrection.
They have nothing invested in those subjects
these expect the minister to be bold and or
thodox. But if he wants respectable mer-
chants to pay ample pew rents let him not
vulgarize the pulpit by introducing CONNER
cial subjects.
A rich Christian brother owns largely in a
distillery, and is clamorous about letting down
the pulpit to the vulgarity of temperance SER
mons. Another man buys tax titles, and no
ses about all the week to see who can be slip
ped out of neglected lot. A mechanic who
plies his craft with the unscrupulous appliance
of every means that will win, he too, wants
"doctrine" on the Sabbath, not these secular
questions. Men wish two departments in life
the secular and the religious. Between
them high wall and Opaque is to be built.
They wish to do just what they please for six
long days Then stepping on the other side
of the wall, they wish the minister to assuage
their fears, to comfort their conscience, and
furnish them clear ticket and insurance for
heaven. By such shrewd management our
modern fnanciers are determined to show
that christian can serve two masters, both
God and Mammon, at the same time.
Rev. H. w. Beecher.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

The Buffalo Republic has report from
Washington that Ex-Presidents Van Buren,
Fillmore and Tyler are to meet in London to
act, by authority of this Governement, as me-
diators between the Allies and Russia. The
report says President Tyler will 60 out in the
next steamer. This is announced as Csc
cret;" and it is probable that it will always
remain "secret."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
WHOLE NUMBER 1876.
Il WYER NONPLUSSED.

The following anecdote, which is said to be
literally true of an eminent New Bedford
lawyer, recently deceased, was contributed
some years since to the Knickerbocker. As,
however, all the details were not given, and
an assumed name given to the chief actors,
we will relate it more fully here.
The lawyer in question, who was then
quite young, was retained as advocate in
case, on which, not feeling himself sufficient
ly prepared to plead, he was very desirous of
obtaining postponement. AS, however, the
Court had already protracted its session be-
yond the usual period in consequence of an
unusual amount of business, and of course the
jury were getting inpatient to be released
from their duress, he was well aware that it
would be impossible to procure such a post
ponement, unless he could allege some extra
ordinary cause.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, as the result
proved, he had lively imagination, and had
quickly formed plan which he was sure void
be successful.
Rising with his handkerchief to his eyes, he
addressed the Court in great apparent emo
ton:
"May it please the Court, have just heard
of the dangerous illness ofmy venerable moth
er, who is lying at the point of death. I'm
der such circumstances, much as regret pro-
tracing an already heightened session, must
request that this case be postponed My
feelings are SO powerfully agitated that I
should be unable to do justice to the case, feel
ing as | do that my proper place is at the bed
side of my mother"
The pathetic appeal was completely sue
cessful. A feeling of earnest sympathy for
the afflicted counsel pervaded all hearts, and
the jurors, though anxious to return to their
families, were not sufficiently hard of heart
to wish to have the business of the Court
proceed at such sacrifice of personal feel
ings.
The Judge, who was tender-hearted man,
had risen, and was about to grant the request
of the counsel, when the deep hush was bro
ken by shrill voice, which proceeded from
lady in Quaker bonnet, who was bending
over the railing of the gallery. 1t was the
mother of the eloquent counsel, who, so far
from being at the point of death, came, with
out her sons knowing of it, to hear him
plead.
"Timothy Timothy" she exclaimed in a
voice which could be heard all over the house,
T" Timothy, Timothy, how often haze I chas-
tised thee for lying"
1t is needless to say that the court room
fairly shook with laughter and the eloquent
counsel-the late Timothy Coffin, as perhaps
our readers have conjectured-sat down COM
pletely non-plussed.
The case wasn't postponed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
For the Grand River Times.
THE PARTING HOUR.

BY VIOLET VERNON.
The hour is up and must go!
God only knows the bitter woe
That's hid in this young heart!
Oh must leave my childhood home,
And in land of strangers roam!
My father must we part
Weep not for me when am gone;
For He who keeps the weak, and lone,
Shall be my God and guide;
He listens to the heartfelt sigh
He hears the ravens when they cry:
No evil can betide!
will recall, in after years,
Thy fond farewell, and burning tears,
My sadness to beguile;
Now dry thy sad and fearful eye,
And calmly say thy last " good bye"
o, bless thy sorrowing child!
Dear sisters, weep not for my sake!
1t seems this swelling heart must break;
My anguish none can tell!
All now know "'tis hard to partP'
God nerve my wildly beating heart
That may say farewell!
Long years must pass ere we again
Together roam the hill and plain!
Perhaps we'll never stand
Beside the consecrated mound
Where mother sleeps beneath the ground,
In this, my native land
But when you wander there alone,
And hear the gentle night winds moan,
While listening to its voice,
Memory will bring me back again
To rove with you DER hill and plain;
Then let your heart rejoice
Shed no sad tears when I'm away;
shall not need them as stray;
shall be stronger then!
Truth shall my creed forever be,
Hopes daystar kindly shine on me,
And Heaven will befriend
The hour is past and must go!
Alas these pangs of parting woe
Will bring tear, and sigh!
God bless you, father! sisters dear!
One word, one parting word to cheer
My friends my home good bye!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

COOP SENsE.-The New York Times in
the course of GA column of talk for Men on
Small Wages" has this orthodox paragraph
on the subject of dress:
"Then as to dress, it is great nonsense to
say that all must dress fashionably or lose
caste. What is fashion? Who wears fash
ionable coat, and how do you know that it is
the fashion? Tell us one substantial mer-
chant, one thrifty mechanic, one successful
lawyer, or one gentleman who wears it, and
we will name ten of each, equally noted and
successful, who do not, and ten fops whom
you utterly despise that do. The fashion in
New York for men just now, requires clean
decent garment, and no patches on it--no
more no less. A lady might wear her grand
mothers shawl in Broadway, and not be no
ticed. The timid ones, and those just in from
other cities and Villages, alone are worried
about their looks when they wear last win
ter's bonnet to the lecture or to church. Let
the young initiate the substantial and COM
mon-sensible, rather than those who are keep
ing up appearances at sacrifice" 1t will be
a saving in this item.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FICTION AND FACT.
We mentioned some days ago the finding
of gold boulder, supposed to contain 200
pounds of gold and to be worth 100000, at
Chips Diggings. The Sierra Citizen says
The great boulder we read Of which turned
up last week at Smiths Diggings, and re-
ported by the California Express, as contain
ing 200 pounds of gold, turns out to be worth
$3.50 66 cents! The stun was as big as a
pork-barrel; the mistake was altogether in re-
lation to the gold.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

PREPARE FOR SroRM.-A few nights ago
Mr.. Bodkin, who had been out taking his
glass and pipe, on going home late, borrow
ed an umbrella, and when his wife's tongue
was loosened, he sat up in bed, and suddenly
spread out the parapulic.
"What are you going to do with that
thing?" said she.
"Why, my dear, l expected a very heavy
storm, tonight, and so came prepared"
In less than two minutes, Mrs. Bodkin was
asleep.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

A Mr.. Eckstein, in Cincinnati, pays $50
fine every Monday morning for selling soda
water on Sunday. The Sun says his receipts
on that day are over $50, on which there is a
profit of 500, which after paying the fine,
leaves clear gain of $40. a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

Our exchanges say that Geo. w. Boards
lee, the Eastwood paper man, has satisfactory
ly completed his experiments, and is about to
throw the article into market. Hope it will
reduce the price of paper.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

Mount Vesuvius was vomiting forth fire,
smoke and lava at an unprecedented rate du-
ring the early part of last month. 1t was an
object Of great curiosity to all Naples, includ'
ing the King and Court.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
WITTY REPLY.

Johns wife and John were tete-d-tete-
She witty was, industrious he:
Says John, ave earn'd the bread we eat'-
"And l." said she, shave mn'd the tea"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
TAKING A CLERGYMAN AT HIS WoRD.-A

TAKING A CLERGYMAN AT HIS WoRD.-A
certain preacher of Universalism had been
preaching Universalism to the community in
country school house for several successive
Sundays, to convince the people there was no
hell. AT length it was announced that at
his next meeting collection would be taken
for his benefit. The day arrived, and the
collection was taken up in hat. When the
" deacon" had passed through the congrega-
ton, and given all an opportunity to contrib
ute, he returned to the desk and gravely emp
tied the contents of the hat upon the desk
before the preacher. And such a collection 7"
A few coppes, with old buttons, pieces of tin,
broken jewsharps, horsenails, and almost eve
ry other worthless thing that a man could
carry to church in his pocket! The preacher
was thunderstruck; but recovering his self
possession in moment, and gazing upon the
collection" before him, exclaimed, "Well,
am not so certain whether there is hell or
not, but | am certain there ought to be one
for such fellows as you are;" and taking his
hat he left the house.
Columbian South Carolinian.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

WASHING TON 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??, 1855-06-20
GO AHEAD.

Though before You mountains rise,
Go ahead!
Scale them-as you surely can,
Let them proudly dare the skies;
What are mountains to a man!
Go ahead
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

Geologically speaking, says Hood, the
rock upon which hard drinkers split IS quarts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired and all orders
promptly a tended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

The Maine Liquor Law went into effect in
Delaware on the Sd inst.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

A. B. BID WELL A. 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??, 1855-06-20

CLOTHING, choice stock of the latest styles
~ just received by &W.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

R. M. MITCHELL e. CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware.
house. Nos. i92 and 1874 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??, 1855-06-20
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
JOHN w. BARNS & Co.

Office on Washington street, Sd door belo,o the
Washington House, second story.
. C. TERMs.-Payment In Advance.
Taken at the office, or forwarded by mail, 81 90
Delivered by the carrier in the village, so
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 Adve rtisIng.
One square (12 lines or ess) first insertion fifty
cents, twentyfv cents for each subsequent inser-
tion. Legal advertisements at the rates prescrib-
ed by law. Yearly or monthly advertisements as
follows
square month, $40 square year, $500
3 200 l column 5000
800 1-2 {" 5000
10 Business Cards, $500 per annum.
Advertisements unacc6mpanied 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.
05- Letters relating to business, to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-post
paid.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

JOHN T. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west Of IL. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20
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??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20
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 ly j. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-06-20

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??, 1855-06-20

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.,
and Justice of the Peace. Office opposite the
Washington House, over the drug store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28

va A limited number q Special Notices will
inserted under this head at 20 cents line FOR "a,
insertion or over the editorial head FOR w cents lin
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28
Fall Trade.

STAR CLOTHING STORE - Main ST.. keokuk.
= II. Straus would re- pecifully call the at
teutiou Of the gentlemen Of keoEuk and vicinity 10
tht iac that he has formed co partnership with
rluthnl 4 L. Bloek and thus possesses superior "a
ciltiss for the lection and purcAase of stocks 81
clothing and fuutsAing goods.
They have Bow j most complete assortment ofaan
kind Il tl9thing. comprising ~ part, Cloth nj
oytrcoas, Pants and Vests II all grades, styles and
-izes. shirts ~tpckz, lal- and Caps. Trunks 80.
These gowls hat baeu a lccted with care, and viii
b, sold o small al, ance on custom cost. We are
determined uat ~ be- nnderSyd by any establish
ment this siic af Cincinnati
Country merchants particularly invited 10 call
and examine stock before purchasing el.ewh. r..
sep II dSwtf Ii ~IRAlS 4 ro
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28

TIE UNIAT AMERICAN HAIR TONIC.
~ HAT is more desirable ~ the young than the
W luXuriaut locks II youth and beauty? What
i. mere dreaded rs the midic-aged than gray hars1
Who hat IS Old but would avert badness which
car all be accomplished by using Alexander Pc
lamicus universally acknowledged 10 be lie most
superior article for identifying the Hair and which
Is equally eiicncous in preserving u natural health
For sale at 81 Main Street ty
june 26 diff j. d. MINCHETI. a 90
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28
Autumn Stock

| ~ now open fms stock # French and Amer
L j lean Printed ami Plain DeLaines Plain ana
Plaid Meriuoes Cobrgs, Black and Coiored Mo
hair. Dekages, a.. 10 which he invites the atten
q II ihe Ladie, assuring them that the styi AID
quality UNSURPASSED and prices low the same
goods be sold IN the country.
kenkuk. Sent. 10.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28
Card 10 the f.adics.

\ Wv ready tor the season large stask ct Trim
ming foods in Nellet--Plan and Shaded Col
ofs and Black Of all widths Plush Shaded Moss
Ftinge, More Antique, Watcred Ribbons Colors and
" ldth balloons Ia great variety: Gimps Bralds &c;
some IN bright coIors for children : dresses.
sept, ~. L. -. FOSTER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-28
Fall Trade.
Gate CITY Boot and Shoe Stol

No. liz Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
TIVE underS gncd would respectfully call -se,~
i the attention 81 the Ladice and Gentle u
men If heokuk and vicinity, TO their fine andy
well selected stock Of Boots and shoes now
opened and for sale at the above establshmcu rom-
pri.ing NIL kinds # Ladies Cent?, Misses Boys
and Chillrcn's wear Of all styles grades and sizes.
These g,ls have been selected with special reference
q neatness Of style and durability and will BE- sold
at very small advance above Eastern cost ms we
are determined not q b, undcrsod BY any house in
the city. Please give " call. An examination Of
goods and prices y the only ,yor ask
ii. G. HUISkAMP & BRO.
Gant c tas5J