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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

~ We are gratfed to inform our citizens,
and marine friends, that our channel over the
bar, at this place, is improving. Capt. HARRY
MILLER, of the schr. Ocean, sounded the chan
mel, yesterday, and tells us he found no less
than nine fee: of water. He gives the follow
ing directions to strangers entering our harbor
Run for the buoy on the south bar, then stand
for the buoy on the north point which is near
ly in range with the lighthouse, giving it a
berth of 20 feet, then steer straight in
Last week there was less than eight feet OF
water on the bar. The channel has deepened
in less than week one foot We think since
the current has stopped running so strong our
channel will cut out as usual, until we have the
usual depth of water-ten or eleven feet.
May II, 1855.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

The Ionia Gazette states that it is the inten-
ton of all the Liquor dealers in that vicinity to
comply strictly with the provisions of the prohib.
tory Law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

The Nunnery Investigating, or the
Smelling Committee on Lark" is the title of
new play just introduced at the National The
alter in Boston, by Hiss and Miss Patterson.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

CHOLERA IN THE EAsr.-A dispatch from the
Crimea, dated April IL, reports the cholera rag
ing fearfuly in the French camp. also that it
was continuing its ravages ut ST. Petersburg.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

W A man named Meir, said to be worth
one hundred thousand dollars, has been sen.
fenced to the State Prison, in Indiana, for forg.
ing note Of twenty dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

QUARANTINE IN CHIcAeo.-It is stated that
the Board Of Health of Chicago, have appoint,
ed committee to select suitable position in
which to establish quarantine station. +, Ia =
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
Chicago, Nav IL.

The passenger depot belonging to the Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad, in
this city, was burned down this afternoon. The
cars and baggage were saved. The building is
total loss.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
ST.. LOUIS, May 10.

Daily accounts continue to record the ravages
Of cholera among Emigrants on upper Missis-
sppi Boats, which are generally crowded with
passengers beyond their capacity. An unusual
fatality attends the disease.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
TELEGRAPH NE WIS.
CHARLESTON, May

BY the schooner Hayward we have received
Havana dates to the 9th inst, at which time all
was quiet Yellow fever had made ts appear
snce, and the u. S. steamer San Jacinto and 9TH
er vessels.of-war had Quilted Havana to pre-
serve the health of the crews.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

sW@ We learn that HENRY BARNS, Esq, has
sold out his paper and fixtures. Rumor says
that RUFUS HosMER, Esq, Of the Democrat and
Inquirer, in company with country gentleman,
is the purchaser of the Republican, and that the
paper will hereafter be conducted under their
supervision.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

DRAIDS, Silk and Worsted Linen Edgings, lat
- est styles, for sale at the store Of
FERRY f. WALLACE.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

eB Friend HAWKS, of the Allegan Record
seems to be getting his dander" up. A com.
munica!ion from correspondent signed Grip
appears to have aroused the "lion" in him.
Hear the hatchelng he gives him for indiiing
an epistle in opposition to the proposed Alegan
and Paw Paw Railroad:
awe suggest that when Grip signs his name
again, he signs his true name, Sneak Eve
ny man within ten miles of here who is able and
won't give his name and money to push on the
AlIegan and Paw Paw Railroad is either an in.
corrigible ignoramus-a miserable blind puppy
or contemplate sneak--a father on other PEG.
pies earnings-a dead weight on the enterprise
of the country--a perfect horse block, an abso.
lutte broad-cloth beggar and pauper on the thrift
and progress of the country"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
BOsToN. Nav IL.

After night session of seven hours, the
House this morning at 2 o'clock passed a reso-
luton expelling Joseph Hiss, by vote Of yeas
1877, nays l5.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

say" The New York Journal Of Commerce
says that one good effect of the Maine Law may
be, by cutting off the supplies of dstllers' slops,
to secure an improved kind of food for cows.
Better milk will thus be afforded. and fright
fu cause Of mortality among infants be re-
moved and no doubt many a blooming little
cherub saved, the Joy and pride of its parents
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

Victoria and Albert don't like Louis Napole.
on, but are "very happy to see him."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.--It is stated that
just above the locks on Green River, Indiana,
boats shut down their furnace doors, for fear of
setting fire to the river" the bottom of which
is covered to great depth with decomposed
vegetable matter, which, when stirred up by the
paddles, emits an inhammable gas, instantly ig-
hitting, in contact with fame. BY stopping the
boat the flame ceases, aud is seldom dangerous.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

FALL OF SUSPENSION BRIDGE.-A new sus-
pension bridge, erected over the Passaic River,
above the falls, at Patterson, N. j., fell on the
Sd inst, when test of twenty tons was ap-
piled. Some persons who were on it when it
fell, were severely injured. This was the Sec
ond suspension bridge erected at the same place
within one year. There must have been bung-
ling calculations made by somebody.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

EXCHANGE BANK OF ID. BALL & Co., GRAND
RAPIDs.-In the Grand Rapids Daily Herald, of
the 18th inst, we find the following resolution a.
dopted by most of the principal merchants of that
city, in relation to new paper currency, recent
ly put into circulation in our midst, in form of
drafts, or more properly Shinplasters. We have
no means of judging of the character and safe
ty of these drafts as a money medium" ex-
cept as expressed in the resolution appended,
signed by the principal merchants and business
men of Grand Rapids. Would it not be well
for our citizens, ard others to be we'll assured
of their safety before dealing largely in them
Here is the resolutions:
We hereby resolve, that we will not re-
ceive for goods or in payment for debts or any
thing else, certain shinplasters purporting to be
drafts of A. H. Ball, of Buffalo, on A. II. CO.
vert, and payable at the Exchange Bank of ID.
Ball g. Co., Grand Rapids, in current bank bills"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
New YORK. Nav -.

I'VE W UNIT TT
The steamship Golden Age, whose probable
loss was reported by the Illinois, was one of the
finest vessels which has left this port. She was
valued at So or 100000, and mostly insured
In England.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

More recent intelligence by the Illinois, states
that the Golden Age would be got off without
any serious loss.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

~" The HoLLANDER" comes to us adorn.
ed with new head Dress and improved in per.
sonal appearance generaly-old type having
been forced to yield up possession to a new and
more appropriate style.
From its issue of May 10th, we learn that
Mr. Pfanstehl of that place, intends to place a
stage on the route between Kalamazoo and
Grand Haven.
This stage will leave Kalamazoo Monday
morning and reach Allegan the same day.
On Tuesday it will arrive at Holland, and
Wednesday at Grand Haven. Returning it
will reach Kalamazoo on Saturday.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23
THE. GRAND RIVER 'TIMES,
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN. "
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY %, 1855.
eg- Agreeably to previous notice meetin

eY- Agreeably to previous notice meeting
was held, at the Court House, on Saturday
evening last, for the purpose OF taking into con-
sderation the propriety of erecting in our midst
a suitable church edifce.
Heretofore meetings have uniformly been
held in the old school-house, unfit as it is for
such purpose. But We rejoice that our citi-
zens are no longer contented with the accom-.
modations afforded therein, for public worship
and therefore did unanimously resolve, at the
meeting aforesaid, to erect more becoming ed
ifce, at ccst of not less than $4,000. This
we consider move in the right direction to re-
deem the character Of our citizens as those who
respect the institutions Of morality and religion.
Strangers visiting us, on taking a survey Of
our heritage" behold an elegant school-house,
equal, if not superior, in size, style of architec-
ture and finish, to any found in any other village
of equal size in the State-a public house that
is indeed credit to its enterprising proprietor,
inferior in point of convenience and internal ar
rangement for the comfort of its numerous pat.
rons, to none in the western part of the State,
besides another hotel of less pretensions--eX-
tensive stores and long warehouses of our rich
and prosperous merchants-but no church, ex-
cept the neat little edifce erected by our Hol-
land citizens. So, for our own credit, we are
glad to see the ball set in notion" and hope
10 see church edifce erected that will be the
admiration of all whose eyes are blessed with
the sight.
In the meantime we hope those whom bust
ness or curiosity may prompt to visit our pros
porous village, will not for moment suppose
there are no pious people in our midst, because
they have no edifce better suited to the wor-
ship of the Deity, but rather attribute it to our
humility, that we are contented to assemble for
the worship Of our Heavenly Benefactor, the
giver of all we possess, in sanctuary so lowly
and unpretending.
We understand subscription is already in
circulation, headed by one business firm, with
a donation Of $1,000, followed by others, pledg-
ing liberal sums for so laudable purpose.
Urge forward the good work, remembering
"the Lord loveth cheerful giver."
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

CAPTURE OF BAKER.-The Barque Grape
Shot has returned to the port Of New York
with the fugitive Baker, the murderer of Poole,
on board. She arrived off Palmas in II days
from Now York, and laid on and off till the Is.
abella Jewett hove in sight, when the proper au-
thorities boarded her and captured the fugitive.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

FRONTIER LIQUOR DEALERs.--The Buffalo
Courier says that the liquor dealers on the
Canadian side of Niagara River, are anticipat-
ing rich harvest, and rents have advanced
greatly. We presume this is to be attributed
to the prohibition of the traffic in the State of
New York, by the Maine Law, passed at the
last session of the Legislature of that State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

eR@ William Haskins, of the town of Spring
Lake, was fatally stabbed, on Saturday last, in
an ARRAY with a negro, named Jordan Turpin.
The cause is supposed to have been jealousy,
excited by an undue intimacy of the negro with
the wife of Haskins A preliminary examina-
ton of witnesses took place here, yesterday.
before GEO. PARKS, Esq, and the prisoner fully
committed for trial, at the next session of the
Circuit Court.
We have received communication from our
townsman, Mr.. Fl. PENNoYER, affording many
facts in the case, but its length, and the amount
of matter already in form, forbid its publication
this week.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-23

t4g" The Prohibitory Liquor Law really
works admirably in our midst. Those who
have hitherto dealt in spirtuous lie uors seem to
have entirely abandoned the traffic. Peace and
order reign supreme.
On examining the register of sales, for medi-
cinal purposes, kept by HENRY GRIFFIN, Esq,
Druggist, we find only about four gallons sold
for the past week. This speaks well for the
general health of our village, and surrounding
country, inasmuch as all are dependent upon
his establishment for their medicinal supplies.
1t is our intention to publish statement,
monthly, of the quantity sold, as registered by
our townsman, Mr.. g., that our citizens may
learn the condition of the surrounding country
as respects health, and the pleasing results pro-
duced by the full operation of the Maine Law.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16
ON the sth day of February. 1855. viii be

N II
~ commenced. in the halls of the Smithsonian
Iustitati0n, in the city of Washington, Grand
Exhibition OF the Products Of the Taste, Skill,
Enterprise, and Industry of the American People
This Exhibition will be gotten up by the Metro
politan Mechanics Institute, but the design is not
to limit the sphere of lis operations and influence
TO any narrower bounds than the entire Union.
A minute programme of the plan adopted has
been issued, and copies of it will be promptly
transmitted 10 all persons making application 10
the undersigned for them. He will also cheerfully
respond 10 the inquiries Of all persons interested
in matters connected with this enterprise.
Publishers of newspapers and other periodicals
are particularly requested 10 direct 10 the Exh-
bition of the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
Washington, ID. c." one more sets Of their
publications, for a suitable period prior TO the
opening Of the Exhibition. The numbers thus for
warded shall be carefully arranged and displayed,
and shall thereafter be preserved in the Library oil
the Institute. Evidence Of such deposit will en-.
title any person sustaining TO publication the re.
lation Of editor, reporter or correspondent, 10 the
privileges ofthe Exhibition.
An appeal is respectfully made TO the courtesy
and public spirit Of the Press throughout the coun
try, give place 10 this brief communication and
an assurance is given that the Institute will, by
every means in its power, reciprocate the favor
thus conferred.
THOMAS c. CONNOLLY, superinte ent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81 1854. Nov IS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

ssyYTHEN HAVE EARNr ~
w DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN

ssyXTHEN HAVE EARN's !. 49, -
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
i will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital IN proper
tionn | will never take credit or give my own
promise 10 pay notes, but VIII pay cash ior all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and WIN deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and ior-
mer experience in the wholesale and relail manu-
featuring as well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. s. A., U. s. NJ, Tailor,
and rInventeur des Modes, to progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago, TO be tie present
sole proprietor OF the Store 25 feet front by los feet
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX--has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, OF fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE yEsTINGs,
CAsSIMEREs,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on Importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want OF discounted
money at any price or loss, owing to an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
FOX-GEORGE p Rockville most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell.
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting, u.
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Goats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, &c, &c. and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberality of
dealing, undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best Of his ability, to employ meritorious
laborng class of Journoymen Taors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want of
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1885, the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own gratuitous services, TO his
friends and the public, to be considered sort
Of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants to employ their felow-men, aid and
assist the Inauguration OF better state Of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. ! am, fellow-citzens, Representing one of
the links Of CommerceD yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE P. FOX,
United States Leader of Fashions,
- .. 'e'S HEADQUARTERS, No 32l Broad,cay
s L. S. GEORGE p. FOX.
! 49,. ...H Dec 49,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16
Supreme Court Of the United States.

MONDAY, January 10, 1850.
No. AZ. Peter j. Burchell, appellant Us.
Stewart c. March, ct al.
The argument Of this cause was commenced
by Mr.. Gillet for the appellant, and continued
by Hon. Z. B. Washburne, for the appellees.
: Adjourned till tomorrow at III o'clock.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

NJ We regret to hear Of the sudden death, at
his residence, in Culpepper county, on Friday
last, Of Hos. JoHs 8. BARBOUR, sr.--Ahrand,ia
Gazette, of Monday.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION of New
York city received and expended last year slO,.
224 CT. There are 1903 members, 100 more than
last year Gov. Seymour, T. II. Bunton and
Edward Everett have been made honorary mem.
bers. There are az, 795 volumes in the library, OF
which $500 we're added last year. Victor Hugo
and some other foreign lecturers are expected.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
ment Of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts is com
pete, and fts in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec i7-3rif Sales Room, Browns Hotel
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

Washington continues TO be infested with
desperate burglars. Inside bolts would guard our
citizens against The ingress Of the villains, who
would soon murder as steal, far better than
locks the keys Of which can easily be turned by
means Of nippers, from the outside.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
IL fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that be has resumed the Grocery business,
and is now located at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be
found a choice selection OF Groceries, Teas,
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c.
Special attention is invited TO his assortment Of
Teas, Liquors. and Cigars.
The above goods are all OF the best quality, and
for sale very low for cash.
r. ID. TWEEDY,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street,
south side. Nov 3-dlw&eolw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

HATS, HATS, HATS!-Temple Of FASH
III ion.--Gentlemen in want OF a superior style
and quality Of Hat would find il greatly TO their
advantage 10 call at the New York Cap and Fur
store. BUTT a. HOPKINS,
Corner OF 9th street and Penn avenue.
Dec l2-eo2wf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

ID ARISH ahd other Pencillings, by KIr-
wan, author of Letters to Bishop Hughes
komanism at Home, &c. Harper's Story Books
by Jacob Abbott, price rs cents.
Just received. r. FARNHAM.
Dec Is
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

A SAD MlsrAKE-Two years ago, young Eng
lishman was arrested in Boston for passing coun-
terfeit money, tried, convicted, and sentenced 10
the States prison. The money which he passed
was FIVE dollar bill on the Wenthem Bank, which
was taken by the person receiving it to the Suf.
folk for deposit. The teller Of the Suffolk pro-
nounced il counterfeit, and wrote "counterfeit'
the face Of it. On the trial the mark Of the
teller was called TO prove the bill genuine, and
the teller's stamp went for evidence About a
month ago, the bill, which had been safely kept
in the District Attorneys Office, by accident fell
into the hands OF the former cashier of the bank,
when he Immediately pronounced il genuine.
Whereupon the young Englishman was set at
liberty after confinement in the States prison OF
nearly two years The question now is, who
ought to pay the damages, the State or the Suf
folk Bank?
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE !.
II AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
Brown Alpine Boots, together with a large and
general assortment Of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons Drug Store.
Dec lNews)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16
DARKER,s FANCY sToRE.--we ar

DARKER,s FANCY sTORE--We are
Il just receiving full supply of goods suitable
for the present season and approaching hoiydays,
and our friends will find our new stock TO be very
choice nd very desirable and that we are selling at
very low prices; among which are in Lubin's ex'
tracts
Jockey Club, Musk, Jassamin, Violette.
Hc6otrope, Ess. Boquct, and sixty other odors.
Totiefty Soaps.
gross Of Lows brown Windsor Soap.
5 do. Of Ceaver's Honey Soap.
Tailors transparent Wash Balls, DC.
Combs, Hair, Tooth, and Natl-brnshss
100 patterns of English, French, and American
Hair Brushes
Shell Dressing Combs.
Indian.rubber Dressing Combs.
English Horn and Buffalo Combs.
PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Dec 7--3teo Under National Hotel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-16

NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w.
IN GAIT & BRO. will open this day magni6-
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, to which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M. w. GAIT a. BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn av., betw. OH and 10th SITS