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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

John Dunnigan, convicted of the murder OF
his wife at Albany, New York, has been sem
fenced to be hanged on the oath day OF Aug.
next. r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er The proprietor has the past spring newly
feels confident v;s;tnrs ,,,;ii 6nd Tho Uonse to
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

.e" MURDER WILL oUT.-We learn, apparent
ly on good authority, that a person concern
ed with three others in numbering a man in
Woodbury., in this county, forty years ago,
has recently confessed ION death-bed) the
deed, and detailed the circumstances, naming
all the parties concerned except one, who is
still living. A full statement will doubtless
be made at the proper time. We have been
furnished with the names, indeed, but prefer
to await a complete and perfectly authentic
account 'lii vt. Watchman
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

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??, 1855-07-18

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. t
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

L. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
res and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books,
Stationety, &c. At the Post Office corner OF
Park and Barber streets, Mill Point, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

oCROSVENOR 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??, 1855-07-18

GILBERT 8 CO.. Manufacturers and Dealer
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. 90, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18
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 1y j. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

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??, 1855-07-18

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. t. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all or ders
promptly a ttended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

nj. B. HOPKINS, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of HI. Grffns store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

When Gen. Washington was miller the
products of his estate became so noted for the
faithfulness, as to quality and quantity with
which they were put up, that it is said any
barrel Of flour that bore the brand of Geo.
Washington, Mount Vernon" was exempted
from the customary inspection in the West
India ports. ~. -'.r.,..,-. q. -
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

FERRY q. WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
and Groceries Water ST.. Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

r.. j. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. NJ S.
Smiths Drug Store. 49,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

FOSTER g. PARRY Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers Of Tin and Shect-Iron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids Mich .',
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

R. M. MITCHELL & CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1879 and 1914 South Water Street..
Chicago, III. 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??, 1855-07-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S5i

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven Mich. fa,.a. tsul.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

BRIDGE FALLEN.-On the evening of the
10th ult., about half of the cross timbers SUD-
porting the floor of the suspension bridge
overthe Cumberland river at Nashville, Tenn,
gave way in the center, precipitating large
wagon and six horses, loaded with $4,000
pounds Of groceries, and a buggy and horse
into the river below. The wagon driver had
one leg broken, while the man in the buggy
swan ashore uninjured. oot 5ay,G9S
1t is reported that there were several foot
passengers on the bridge at the time, who, it
is feared, are lost. But nothing certain is
known. .-.rt 49,, f...,-.t .l..,.
The timbers that broke were new ones, just
being put under. ,.,I...t ..ii ..as.-I -.aa
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

FERRY 8 SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

WILLIAM HA TIA WA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich .t
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18
A. Preusscr.

VIM. Preusser, A. Preusscr.
VIM PREUSSER g. CO., Clock AMI Watch
Makers, Jewellers, 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??, 1855-07-18
Noah II. Ferry.

Thos. w. Ferry, Noah III. Ferry.
FERRY 8- CO., Manufacturers of Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions,
Shingle-Bots, and Shingles. White Lake, Oce-
ana Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

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??, 1855-07-18

n. W. SQUIER, Physician and Surgeon, Steels
Landing, Ottawa Co., Mich. g.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

The Cincinnati Commercial reports that
cholera prevails to some extent in Morgan
township, Butler Co., Ohio. qa5
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

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??, 1855-07-18

4. B. BIDWELL 8- 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??, 1855-07-18

A GOLDEN THoUGHT.-We know not the
author Of the following, but it is pretty:
=" Nature will be reported. All things are
engaged in writing her history. The planet,
the pebble goes attended by its shadow. The
rolling rock leaves its scratches ON the noun
tain, the river its channel in the soil, and the
animal its bones in the stratum; the fern and
leaf their modest epitaph in the coal. The
falling drop makes its sculpture in sand or on
stone; not footstep into the snow, or along
the ground but prints in characters more or
less lasting, map of its march; every act of
the man inscribes itself on the memories of
its fellows and in its face. The air is full of
sounds, the sky Of tokens; the ground is all
memoranda and signatures, and every object
is covered over with hints, which speak to the
intelligent" .. ,r. ., II4 l..
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

Advertisements unaccompanied 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.
10 Letters relating to business to receive at
tention, must be addressed to the publishers-post
paid. 80" t.t t'i.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18
ynHl As THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
rs PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
edo JOHN w. BARNS. lil 9.lt

Office on Washington street, Sd door beloD the
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-18

NEVER KEPT MY HUSBAND WAITING. "
How much of moment is conveyed in these
words, /" | never kept my husband waiting.
How much life is lost by moments; how much
happiness, by not being ready to enjoy it; how
much OF prosperity, by being five minutes
too late" al 70 .'l' 'Ai''oi7 'i'''s 'Ai io
We heard these words uttered by a lady,
whose decision of character, whose readiness
Of duty and whose prompt performance of it,
gave us the assurance that whatever they
might be of adverse fortune in her husbands
future life, he could always rely upon the
helpmate God had given himg '0 ''-'.
There was an energy in her tone of voice,
tire was in her eye, a beautiful smile in her
look, that told that she knew wife's duty
and would perform it. We shall not soon for
get that event. We shall bear in mind the
future of that couple, and we venture to say
that darkness and despair can never drive hap
piness from that home, SO long as that God
spirit reigns there, for it was the voice of a
true woman's heart that spoke, and that was
a God-spirit.
If every wife could but thus speak and act,
how rapidly would the world advance. How
many husbands have been ruined by waiting,
precious moments of time lost, in life of a
business man; and the never ready wife; has
step by step, broken down the characteristic
promptitude Of many a husband, and with
him his business, and wretchedness enters his
home. Would wives wish peace of minds,
and blessings at home, flowing from prosperi-
ty of the husband let her constant aim be, to
be able to say-"I never kept my husband
waiting"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21
NEW MUSIC.

Oliver Ditson, ll5 Washington street,
Boston, has just published the following
naw and popular music -
pray Mother to thee ; prayer in Myer-
beers Opera, Letoile au Nord, translated
and arranged by II. d. Hewitt.
Opera March, arranged for Piano, by J.
II. Rsppes.
The newest and best pieces of al nations,
Hermann Polka, by Straus.
The Departure for Syria, romance COM
posed by Madame Hortense. The music
Of this song, which was composed by
Queen Hortcnse, mother Of the present
Emperor Louis Napoleon, is now the ma
tional air Of the French Empire. The
words arc attributed to M de Laborde the
date is 1909.
What will they say in England n song
Of the Crimea, composed by J. w. Hobbs.
Rosila Polka, composed for the Piano, by
Isidora Ascher.
La Notice Bella, the night is fine, Bar.
carola, composed by Guglielmo.
II pescaton (Boquet dc Florence) Eng.
lish and Italian words music by Hanson
Millard.
For sale by c. E. Hammctt, Jr. and A.
J. Ward.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

Too ANXIOUS, RY HALr.-An amusing
affair happened lately between a coal-dealer
and a purchaser. The latter was very
anxious to see that the former did not
cheat him, so he (the purchaser) inspected
the weighing of the coal himself, and felt
perfectly satisfied that he got his full allow
ance, without any desire on the par, of the
coal.dealer to "shave." However, while
the coal was weighing, the driver Of the
toam could not help laughing, aware at the
time at the purchaser was par icular
about his full weight of coal. The pur-
chaser noticing the laughing of the driver,
asked him, when he received his coal, what
it was all about so the driver told him -
"Why," said he, "when your coal was
weighing yon were standing on the scales,
and was weighed with it," Is i, possible?
why weigh nearly two hundred pounds!"
"Well, sir" said the driver, "you are Sold"
"Yes, was the reply, "apd have bought
myself, too"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

A NEW NATURAL lLLUMIEAToR.-'rhe
editor of the Placer Times has seen the larva
Of an insect which was exhibited efore the
California academy Of natural sciences, by
DR. Behr, who supposes it to be species Of
eiater. 1t is about an inch and three-quar-
ters long, and has eleven segments or rings
TO its body. Where these join to each
other, is ring Of brilliant phosphorescent
light, which illuminates the atmosphere for
several inches round. 1t exhibits the most
beautiful display of the kind that we ever
saw. The common glow-worm, with which
we have been so often amused in our boyish
days, is insignificant by its side. As the
respiratory apparatus of the animal is at
these articula,ions, DR. Behr thinks it not
improbable that its illuminating process may
be connected with this function Of the
animal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

I Steamboat Collision on the Sound and
Loss of Lile.-The steamer Worcester, Of
the Norwich line, bound TO New York,
came in collision with and sunk II schooner
soon after leaving New London last night.
The night was foggy, so thick that =
signal light could not be'seen the boats
length ahead, and tho boat was run slowly
sounding the whistle every moment or two.
The steamer struck her amidshps, and
she wen, down instantly. The crew, con-
sisling OF captain, four men, and "ne wo-
man, (coorcd wife Of the cook,) was saved
by clinging to the rigging, with the exceP.
ton of one man and the woman, who went
down in the vessel.
She proved to be the schooner +. Bay
nard, SO tons, of Portland, CT, from Ns~
York, with cargo Of salt and cement for
Norwich, CT. a.. =. ,,
Tho steamer lay at anchor until her
bows, which were stove, could be repaired,
and then put back to New London, where
she landed the crew, with the exception OF
the cook, who returned to New York
After the. fog cleared of, at 3 O'Clock, ..
m, she left for New York, where she ar
rived at noon.
The passengers, about fifty in number,
made up purse for the poor black fellow;
who was moaning pi,eously for his lost vito
Boston Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

Castle GARDEN AS AN EMIGRANr DE =
Por.--. he New York Commissioners OF
Emigration have appropriated $4,000 to
delray the expense Of fitting up Castle
Garden as an emigrant landing depot; and
abou, $1,000 has already been expended in
constructing a high wooden fence around
the entire garden. Olher improvements
are n progress, and it is expected that EN-.
igranis will be. landed there in the carly
part Of next week. From the rules and
regulations adopted by the Commissioners
for tho government of the establishments
it appears tina; "no perron shall be admitted
within The enclosure except the oflicers'
employees, and emigrant passengers, un-
less by special permission Of the officers in
charge at the time. No licensed emigrant
runner shall be permitted TO enter the prem
ises under any pretex whatever" This
last regulation is an excellent one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21
A youth, only sixteen years of age, so

A youth, only sixteen years of age, son
OF Mr.. T. J. Cagett, of Fairmount, Marion
county, (Va.) los' his life on Friday of last
week while attempting to save the life OF
his father, who was placed in perlous sit
uation by losing control of boat while
crossing Valley river. The son, knowing
that his father could not swim, and being
himself an excellent swimmer, plunged in
TO the stream, which was much swollen
from recent rains, for the purpose Of saving
his parent from supposed watery grave,
but his father reached the shore in the boat
while his noble aud atfectonatc son sunk
only to rise a corpse. So we learn from
tho Paramount Virginian.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

A SPLENDID ENTERPRISE. A new dodge
has been proposed by several enterprising
persons in New York, which it is supposed
will beat Barnum's Baby Show all hollow.
The plan is to collect couple OF specimens
Zone of each sex) Of the various tribes and
nations on the habitable globe, to be exhibit
ted in their native costumes, and thus to
satisfy the curiosity of those who believe
that "the proper study of mankind is man."
We arc informed that a large fund has been
raised for the accomplishment of the pur-
pose, and that measures will soon be adopt
ed to carry it into effect.
The New York Tribune says the scheme
is evidently suited beyond all others to as
tonish the natives. Such an extensive hui
man menagere cannot fail to knock the
wild beasts on the head.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

The TELEGRAPH AS AN IMPLEMENT OF
WAR.-A letter from the camp before Sc
bastopol says The telegraph is now in full
play between the right attack, the left at
tack, and Lord Raglan's quarters. From
the latter place there is also line to Sir
Cold Campbell's, at Radikoi. Our scatter.
cd camp is thus, as it were, concentrated
and kept in close communication. Lord
Raglan can learn in moment what is GO
ing on in front of our batteries when firing
is heard, and he can communicate with thu
trenches by means of orderlies from the sta
tion or with the Generals of Division in a
few minutes"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21
ROWING MATCH.

Boats which enter for the rowing match
will assemble and DO prepared to start i'm.
mediately after the starring Of the sailing
boats on the same signal given from the
stake boat, the rowing boats will form in
fine abreast of the stake boat and row around
the Gull rocks and Rose Islam Keeping
10 the nor,hward of the Southcrmos, buoy
Of that Island from thence to the stake boat.
The winner o. the rowing match will be
entitled TO purse Of Fifty Dollars.
The Boats will enter at the office Of The
Regatta Club in the rear OF No. 81 Thames
st, Newport, X. |.
Should the weather prove unfavorable
tho race will be postponed until the next
fair day.
All boats mustl DO entered by the first
of July, and no alteration can be male in
the trim Of any boat within tweniy-four
hours Of tbs time appointed for the race.
The first class 10 tree for all competitors.
The second, third and fourth classes sars
confined exclusively to boats owned in the
State.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

KINDNESS REMKMBEREp.-When Mr.
Albert Morgan kept the Pavilion at Glou-
cester several years ago one of his guests
was an Englishman named Erskne. He
was attacked with the smallpox, and, while
other attendants deser,ed him, Mr.. Nor
gan ministered faithfully to his wants till
he recovered. A day or two ago, we learn,
the British Consul communicated to Mr..
Morgan the intelligence that Mrs. Erskine
had deceased and left him by will the sum
of f$l25OOO. This is munifcent instance
of English gratitude, and the recipient VI
the good fortune is quite worthy of it. We
trust the figure is not set too high Bos.
trn Post,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

u5 The recall of Mr.. Perry, our
Secretary Of Legation at Madrid, is another
of the Iberian bunders of the Admirisira-
ton. First, we oend to Spain gentleman
with the temper of terrier and the tongue
of a fish.wfe. BY his violence and folly,
this walking torpedo almost hopelessly
disarranges everything, and then poor Mr..
Perry is left to adjust affairs as he cam
lie falls into the fault of success. He in
dulges in the sin of quietly and ably dis
charging his duty, and he is himself dis
charged. He cuts 10 throats-he con.
vokes no foolish convention-he shows no
aptitude for hundering-and his Govern
ment makes hot haste to call him home
In his place we are to have Dodge. Every
body knows Dodge. If the race Of donk-
eys should become extinct, Dodge would
afford perfect model Tor its reconstruc'
ton. Government first tries foreign
drawcansir, and now proposes to try
Ounce. LOOK out for most splendid blund-
ering, and most felicitous inlelcties.-
Boston Atlas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21

"Thcre is no country in the world" says
a cotemporary, "where the people are no
oddicted TO the medicine eating propensity
as the United States. 1t has grown to be
perfect mania-a disease OF itself. The
fact is, Nature never designed the human
body to be such receptacle of medicine
If men would but study the law of nature
diet properly instead Of excessively, be reg
Hlar in their doses, use common sense and
and cold water freely, and the doctor as lit
tie as possible, they would live longer, suff-
er less, and pay little for The privilege"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-21
BaolLEp MAcKEREL.-rhe following
good story is told OF a member Of Congress
fvon ohia.

BaolLEp MAcKEREL.-rhc following
good story is told oI member of Congress
from ohio;
"The venerable Gen. H---wa for sew.
cral consecutive years returned to Con-
gress; and as the hotels and boarding
houses in Washington City, ia those days,
wore Ill on par, or rather below rar, the
members we're in the habit OF occupying.
year amer year, the same room. The table
Of Gen. HIS boarding house (Which was
kept By widow lady and her two daughi-
ers) was regularly furnished with sterco-
typed dinners, and at one end of tho table
always appeared a. broiled maekrrel Gen.
H., whose seat was near the fish, had gaz-
el 20 frequently upon it, (for it never was
touched except by the cook) that h, knew il
al"by hsart." Now II the distinguished Rep
resentadvs had one peculiar virtue, il was
an affsctiena,e desire to make eyery person
and every creature around him happy
III tuc CouISc VI ubaS, N"hS'S'S "SJ"""S",
and Gen. H. paid his bill TO the widow, and
got ready to start for home. The stage
stood at the door and the old gentleman
showing the goodness OF his heart, took the
widow by the hand, and pressing ii, bade
her fafcweli; then kissing The two daughters
said he would like to see them in Ohio, and
larnisA them with good husbands, &c. but,
even this was not all. The black boys
who along the walls, were not forgotten
and grinned as he handed each silver dol-
lar. As he passed arc und the breakfast
table which was not yet "rleared off" lac
saw his old friend, The mackerel. The teais
came into his eys, and raising il by the tail
with his thumb and finger, parted with j.,
saying "wel good bye, good bye, my old
boy you and I have served long cam
paign together; but (wiping his eys) sup
pose We shall meet again next winter
Good bys," The old gentleman rapidly
left the house, and jumping into the stage,
ratified of, and fortunately for his ears, the
widow never saw him again"