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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

"If ever I'm married." said Ike, looking up
from the book, he was reading, and kicking the
stove door to energetically-" If ever I'm mar
red"-"don't speak of marriage, Isaac, till you
are old enough to understand the bond that
binds congealing souls. People mustn't speak
of marriage with impurity. 1t is the first thing
children think of nowadays, and young boys
in pinafores, and young girls with their heads
fricassed into spittoon curls, and full Of love.
sick stories, are talking of marriage before they
get into their teens. Think of such ones get
ting married. Yet there's Mr.. Spaid, when
heaven took his wife away, went right to a
young lady's cemetero and got another, no more
fit to be the head of family than am to be the
board of Mayor or Aldermen" She tapped the
new box that her friend the colonel, had given
her, with her eyes resting upon the gold heart
nlad in the centre of the lid, as if hearts were
trumps in her mind at the time, while Ike, with.
out finishing his sentence, kept on with his read.
ing, accompanying himself with pedal perform.
ance on the stove door, and a clatter upon the
round of his chair with the handle of fork in
his left hand
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

That American sympathy is very rapidly grav-
itating towards the Russian side of the present
war, there can be no doubt--so much so, that
if any of the adventurous spirits among those
citizens Of the Union who have seen military
service should call for volunteers, we believe
thousands would flock to their standard. Such
is our opinion, from the temper of the public
mind as displayed through the ordinary channels
of popular expression. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

The State Treasurer of Michigan has given
notice that he shall sell at private sale or at nuc-
ton, within 20 days from the 7th inst, so much
of the stocks deposited by the Government
Stock Bank Of Ann Arbor as will be sufficient
to redeem the outstanding circulating notes of
said Bank
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

A HOME SKETCH-The Albany Knickerbock
er is very happy in its home scenes. Every
reader will appreciate the truthfulness of what
follows:
"What is pleasanter these cool nights than
to gather with few loved ones, around the
home hearth and as the hours troop by indulge
in the sweet reveries of Hope? The commun-
ion of the tireside elevates apd exalts it exerts
an influence over the heart, which not all the
cares of the outer world can dssipate or de-
stroy it bathes the life in sunshine, purifying
all that is foul and making bright the places that
are dark. The man who, on nights like these,
can retire to a bome-hearth where Love and
Plenty are gathered up, is blessed indeed like
Syla, he is worthy to assume the title of For
tunate, and to wear it as crown. TO the mind
rightly attuned are no holer, purer enjoyments
than those of the fireside; and the fireside is
never brighter or more beautiful than when the
winter frosts come drifting like Eden blossoms
upon us. Would that all men possessed happy
fire-sides" Il.IW a8
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17
rs RELIGION BEAUTIFUL?

Always! In the child, the maiden, the wife,
the MOTHER religion shines with holy benig-
nant beauty of its own, which nothing on earth
can mar. Never was the female character per-
feet without the steady faith of piety. Beauty,
intellect, wealth they are like pitfalls, dark in
their brightest day, unless religion throws her
soft beams around them,to purify and exalt max
ing twice glorious that which seemed all lowell
ness before.
Religion is very beautiful--in health or sick
ness, in wealth or poverty. We never enter the
sick chamber of the good, but soft music seems
to float on the air and the burr Of their song is
:" Lo peace is here" n
Could we look into thousands of families to-
day, where discomfort fights sullenly with life
we should find the chief cause Of unhappiness
want of religion in woman.
And in felons' cells--in places of crime, mis-.
cry, destitution, ignorance, we should behold in
all its most terrible deformty, the fruit of rreli.
gion in woman.
Oh, religion! behignant majesty, high on thy
throne, thou sittest, glorious and exalted. Not
above the cloud, for earth clouds come never be.
tween thee and truly pious souls-not beneath
the clouds, for above there is heaven and open
ing through a broad vista Of exceeding beauty
Its gates are the splendor of jasper and pre-
cous stones, white with dewy light that nei
ther flashes nor blazes, but steadily proceedett
from the throne of God. It's towers, bathed il
refulgent glory, ten times the brightness O
ten thousand suns, yet soft, and undazzling tt
the eve.
And there religion points. Art thou weary
it whispers, a" rest--up there--there--taere for
ever. Art thou sorrowing! JOY" Art tho,
poor ?--" the very street before the mansion shal
be gold" Art thou friendless "the angels shall
be thy companions, and God thy friend and Fa
ther."
Is religion beautiful? We answer, all is des
olation and deformity where religion is not.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

Gold has recently been discovered in.Oregon,
on the Willamette river, seven or eight miles
above Salem and in Washington Territory, in
the district between the Bald Mountain and Red
wood Creek
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

L. M. S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs Dry Goods, Groce
res 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??, 1855-01-17

OUT Door ExERcIsE.-It is owing mainly to
their delight in out door erercse, that the eleva-
ted classes of England reach patriarchal age,
Notwithstanding their habits of high living, of
late hours, of wine drinking and many other
health destroying agencies; the deaths of their
generals, their lords, earls and dukes, are chron-
cled almost every week, at seventy, eighty, and
ninety years; it is because they will be on horse
back, the most elegant, rational, and accomplish
ed of all forms of mere exercise, both for sons,
and daughters. But the whole credit of longev-
ity to these classes must not be given to their
love of field sports; it must be divided with the
other not less characteristic traits of an English
nobleman--he will take the world easy; and
could we, as a people, persuade ourselves to do
the same thing habitually, it would add ten years
to the average of human life, and save many .
broken heart, broken fortune, and a broken
constitution. Halls Journal of Health.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

HOPKINS & BRO THEIRS, Storage, Forward
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??, 1855-01-17

ASKING 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??, 1855-01-17

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. 23 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired and all orders
promptly ttended to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

JOHN T. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of IL. Grif-
fins store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

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??, 1855-01-17

A woman has suggested that when men
break their hearts, it is all the same as when q
lobster breaks one fhis claws-another sproui.
ing Immediately, and growing in its place.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

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??, 1855-01-17

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

r.. COLLINS, Physician and Surgeon, Mill
Point Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. M. 5.
Smiths Drug Store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over J. T. Davis Tailor Shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

GONG TO THE WARs--Last week young
American engineer, oftalent and skill, who had
successfully served in the navies of England,
Russia, and the United States, sailed from this
port for Europe, in response to tenders made
him by the Emperor Of all the Russians again to
enlist in his service. The offers were of the
most advantageous and flattering character. He
took with him some fifteen or twenty young
men, whom he had enlisted as associates, and
who for few months back have been in train
ing under his experienced and skilfu instruction.
1t is well known that the Emperor has long ap-
preciated American talent, and he is now MAX
ing it available whenever possible
Boston Telegraph.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

A. w. SQUIER Physician and Surgeon, Steels'
Landing Ottawa Co., Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

To make Russian name, initiate the tchug''
of bull-frog give one sneezc and say" ski"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

M B. HOPKINS Attorney and Counsellor at
Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office first door
west of II. Griffin's store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

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??, 1855-01-17

Young man have you good library? No.
Why not! Ican't afford it. Why can't you
afford it Because Pm too poor. Do you smoke
cigars, or eat oysters, or drink brandy smash
Yes, all three. How much do they cost you per
annum! tride--a mere trhc--only mere
trlfle How much do they cost you each day
Well as I'm very temperate, only about dime
for cigars, and fifteen cents for lquor,and quar-.
ter for oysters AT the end of the year, do you
feel any better than you would if you refrained
from the use of cigars, brandy and oysters! No
can't say that do.
Well, they cost you each day fifty cents; or
a little over one hundred and eighty dollars pei
annum. Oh, not so much; but stop, let me see
yes you're right hundred and eighty dol
lars year. Now, that sum would purchase {
tirst rate library; you spend it, for what--aye
for what? Do you comprehend the reason tina
you are too poor to have library, do you com
prehend the reason!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

NEVER ASK QUESTIONS IN HURRY.-Tom, n
word with you.
BE quick then, I'm in hurry.
What did you give your sick horse t'other
day?"
A pint of turpentine.
John hurres home and administers the same
dose to favorite charger, who strange to say
drops off defnnct in half an hour. His opinion
of his friend Toms veterinary ability is some
what staggered. He meets him again the next
day.
Well, Tom.
Well, John, "what is it!"
! gave my horse a pint of turpentine and it
killed him dead as Julius Caesar.
So it did mine.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

WILLIAM IA TIA WAY, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co.. Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co,
and Justice of the Peace. Office third door be-
low the Washington House, up stairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

The LANCASTER GUN-Our readers have, no
doubt, noticed in the letters from the Crimea,
accounts Of the Lancaster gun, which has prov
ed to be most effective weapon against the
walls of Sevastopol, although it has not been
altogether safe gun for those who handled it,
two or three of them having burst. The Mont
real Gazette gives the following description
OF this gun, and of the principle of its opera
ton: 80
:" 1t is a well known fact that it is impossible
to cast balls or bullets for cannon in such way
that one side will not be heavier than the other,
and it is also we'll known that this circumstance
def1ects the projectile from its right line. The
Lancaster gun processes to have accomplished
this by means of an eliptica bore, out of which
is to be thrown an elptical proiectile-either
shot or shell. The gun is large, because it is
at long range that its great precision of aim
tells best over the common gun, and its appear
ance is that of an ordinary large cannon, except
that the mouth, instead of being circular, is elon-
gated like an egg---having one axis longer than
another. We will suppose that the mouth is
the largest up and down-that is, the longer
axis is vertical, so that the flattened ball fitting
it would stand on its edge; but the bore winds
gradually from the mouth to the breech of the
gun, so that when the ball is driven home to
the proper position, when the gun is loaded, it
will have turned one quarter around, and will
lie horizontally--that is, at right angles to the
longer axis of the mouth of the gun, and on its
side. When the gun is fired, the ball must
make one revolution for every four lengths of
the gun, and thereby counterbalances any i'm
perfections in its shape, which would otherwise
defect it, Several of these guns have burst
This is, perhaps attributable to the fact that they
are used at very long ranges, and were probably
overloaded"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

/ 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 of
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??, 1855-01-17
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

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??, 1855-01-17

A. B. BID WE'LL 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??, 1855-01-17

Commission Merchants, Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos 1872 and 1874 South Water Street..
Chicago, Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-01-17

G OLOM0S'S famous Spectacles always on hand
~ at WM. PREUssER Cos
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30
FASHIONABLE DANCING,
Al Munder,s Assembly Rooms
II w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancing

|" w. MUNDER, Professor of Dancing
lAs at Georgetown College and Convent, and
principal teacher Of Washington city, has tho honor
10 announce TO his former patrons and the public
generally that he viii the duties Of his School
on Thursday November sth, 1855, at Numbers As
sembly Room, adjoining the Star offics, at O'Clock
p, NJ, for ladies', misses and masters, and on the
same evening, at ~ for gentlemen. ~ 81
He feels assured that the unequaled progress of
his numerous pupils in his former classes is a sniff
cient guarantee of his superior skill as instructor
Prof NJ. begs leave 10 remind the public Of the
unbounded success Of his May Festival Ball. at the
National Theatre, which was attended by upwards
Of 4, 900 persona
. His new Hall, which is one Of the largest most
beautiful, and convenientyarranged in the city, with
two large dressing and supper rooms added which
can be rented for balls and parties. The location Is
convenient 10 persons residing in any part Of the city
bays Of Tuition On Tuesday and Thursday, al
o'clock, p. NJ, and the same evenings, al for
gentlemen.
A class for young married indies and gentlemen
win be formed shortly.
All who desire TO join his classes win please nppy
at Mr.. John =. Elias Music store, pennsylvania ave-
nue., near Tenth street. 10 Prof NJ, al his rooms
the above days. A subscription lis. Ia now open
TO receive the Of those wishing season tickets
TO the Soirees. Only Is f~ the season.
(. oct 3O--dH N.er ~ fME.Ns Ia&tH III
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30
Department News.

INTERIOR DerkRTNESr. - C7ericat Changes and
4ppoinipenf.--Mr Edward X. Chase, second
class clerk Ia the Pension Office, promoted to q
thrd-class clcfhship IN the Patent Office.
Mr.. Walter Hartman, 4 ifst-class clerk 10 the
Pension Office. promoted TO d-class clerk.
ship N place Of Chase, tFansierTed as above
Mr.. Augustus " 10 Merle, sen, appointed TO
Che frst-class clefkship vacated by The promotion
Of Mr.. Hartman. s
Mr.. George D. Hbbs appointed messenger in
the Pension Office, irplace Of Le Merle, promoted
M above. N@ ,... 49,.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30
ATTENTION HoUsEKEEPERsi
SELLING OUT TO CLOSE BUSINESS.
rUsHE firm of DOM. BROTHER. A co

= u
~ will, by limitation, expire LIST january, 1850.
The senior partner intends leaving the city, couse-
qneny, the entire stock must be soil Ia order to
close. e t#
To sperson VI shiug toengage in General House
Furnishing Business, without The great labor Of col
Letting those goods together, fine opportunity Is
now offered. The stock on hand about $4,000 and
only about $4,000 or 5000 wanted in cash. The
stand "a good one goods 20 the amount Of s6n0U
have been sold within the lasttwo years, few doors
above CAEetts corner, on Ninth street and near
Centre Market There are four rooms from IS 10
100 feet deep, cellar with furnace, &c.
With pleasure we say 10 old customers, we thank
you for your frequent calls and remind Won that
this Is the last chance 10 get great bargains" We
do not many, advertise TO sell without regard 10
cost oh, mol we have regard TO cost, and pledge
ourselves to come rs that mark justice will
allow. 1nH
We remind the trade Of large stock Of Glass
Ware bought cheap nj auction, at small advance
There's no, bumbug about IL all must he sold."
Aud now, TO those indebted, call and settle either
with cash or notes, ~. . = - 80.
tfN DOM, BROTHER, 4 Co..
oct so--6ieodd iIntel&Union1
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30

Kansas ENioRATIso SocIErr.--At meeting OF
the citizens Of this city, yesterday, at Temperance
Hall, over which General Bethune and Captain Lo-
max presided, constitution, &C., preparatory to
the organization Of MI cmigrating company, was
adopted. We have not learned the particulars OF
It's provisions. A committee Of seventy citizens
Of this city and county, was appointed, whose duty
4 II made 10 soicit subscriptions 10 aid the organ
ization In carrying out its purposes. Colonel Al
fred Herson addressed the meeting, showing the
necessity Of action on the part Of the South TO en-
courage emigration from tho slave States to this
new and desirable Territory Coisa5us Sun.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30
Onr CIV.

The busy season Is just commencing, anu
never before have wo known such extensive
preparations for tie fall and winter campaign,
rs are now being made in every branch Of bu-
einess ia this city. The merchants have laid
in their la.l stock, and every variety of every
article can be obtained at prices ranging from
Tao lowest TO Tie most costly. None nced com
I.lsin that their Wishes and wants cannot be
supplied, nor i there any more, Il there ever
was any excasc, Tor either residents or visi.
isrs. 10 ~ to neiyhbcriug cities TO purchase.
Washington is the political centre, and IL rap
lilly bcccming the centre Of fashion, and our
merchants ate the very men to supplyall the
nccesssry appurt'nnnres to gRy and fsshicn-
able world
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30

The friends Of the Metropolitan Railroad In
GEORGETOWN Are said to be nsaking arrange
ments favorable 70 the prosecution Of that
work
We hope This road viii coon be put under
contract and pushed on to completion. Il is
an important road. TO both Georgetown and
this city, and the citizens should not permit
the charter TO BIO forfeited, or the completion
of the road delayed, in consequences of personal
differences as to points Of minor consideration,
Complete the road, then dispute When this
important railroad connexion is made, there
will be something to dispute about; property
viii be enhanced in value, and the trade Of
both cities will be greatly increased.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30

Tin UEIoS AsD pMSc6 JouS.--It Is runner
edin this city that the recent letter 81 Prince
John isa political tsiek Itie believed 70 have
been written in tIie t1ei6N Office, and with a
perfect understanding with the editor q that
journal, flie object being TO aid ibc scfis Of
New York, and Ct the same time enable the
Union and The administration 70 continue TO
rlsy out lis grme Of duphcity.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-30

A Snow sroHS IN THE wLsT.--The s.. Louis
Democrat states that on the 5th instant that city
w.S.visited by severe storm Of hail and snow. 1t
also extended to Cairo, Illinois, where the snow
fell to the depth Of three inches and TO Elgin and
Chicago. The latitude at Cairo Is less than 81,
that Of St. Louis 8s, and Chicago ~ degrees, and
the snow must have ALLEN over Eve degrees 1850
milcs) of,lattude, and probably more.