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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
For the Grand River Times.

Mr.. EDITOR DO you not imagine that the
amount of liquors sold in our village, for medicin-
al purposes, will initiate against its prosperity
viii convey the idea that it is almost as much
as persons life is worth to settle here where there
is such an evidence of an unhealthy climate, or
predisposition to febrle complaints, as would be
inferred from the monthly statements of our vii
lage druggist! Are you aware, Mr. Editor of
sickness OF any character, in our midst that would
warrant the sale of fifteen gallons of different
kinds of liquor for medicinal purposes On the
contrary has not this season been an unusually
healthy one3 What excuse, then, for the sale of
such large amount of liquors under the plea of
sickness? Can the question be satisfactorily an
swered? If so, we pause for reply.
Grand Haven, Aug. 81, 1855.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

LECTURE ON PHRENoLoGY-We are authoriz-
ed to announce that DR.. G. w. WAGNER will visit
our village on Thursday or Friday evening next,
and favor our citizens with lecture upon the sub
ect of PhrenOlogy and thereafter if desired, give
a series of lectures on that interesting science.
The first lecture WILL doubtless, be free to all who
may wish to attend.
Papers published in villages and cities, where
DR.. W. has lectured, commend him as scientific
and highly entertaining lecturer on PhrenOlogy,
in connection with its sister science, Physiology,
and that the thousand use full ideas presented by
him to his numerous audiences are calculated to
accomplish much good.
We bespeak for the lecturer a favorable recep-
ton by our citizens, who no doubt will be deeply
interested in hearing the DR.. develop in his happy
manner, the important elements that constitute
the true character Of man and woman, and per-
haps have their own characters read by their era
NAL developments. Let our citizens, by all MEANS
attend these lectures
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

SUSPENDED INDIANA FREE BANKs.-The
Auditor of the State of Indiana notifies
those holding the circulating notes of the
Traders Bank at Nashville, Elkhart County
Bank, Bank of Attica, Atlantic Bank of
Jackson, Orange Bank, Bank of Albany,
State Stock Bank of Indiana, at Peru, Bank
of Bridgeport, Bank of America, at Moroc-
co, and the Public Sock Bank, at Newport,
to return the same to the Auditors office,
Indianapolis, for cancellation, before the first
day of October next, that the outstanding
circulation may be determined as accurately
as possible, and a pro rata dividend thereon
declared. Certificates for the amount re-
turned will be issued, and the dividend on
the respective banks paid upon the presenta-
ton of the certificate at that office after the
first day of October.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE AND GRAND HAVEN
STEAMER.-We are informed that Messrs. GOOD
RICH DREw-sensible of the increasing demand
for permanent and reliable steam communica-
ton between the Grand River Valley and Chicago,
to give greater facility to the rapidly increasing
trade between these two points, well as to afford
more speedy transit to business men-have re-
Gently purchased for the route named above. the
staunch steamer Huron, and intend her as a rcgu-
lar and reliable passenger boat The Huron is
said to be first class steamer, and WILL no doubt,
in every respect, prove herself worthy the patron
age of those whom business or pleasure may in
duce to visit our beautiful and prolific Valley, from
the West, or of those in this vicinity who wish to
indulge in trip to the many attractive cities that
dot the romantic shores of Lake Michigan, oppo
site us, or to roam over the almost boundless prai-
res that lie still further towards the setting sum-
whose numberess beauties and magnificent grand
eur cause the human mind at once to wonder
and adore"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
government.

The WORLDS FAIR OF ALL NATIONS
among the noticeable things on exhibition at
the Crystal Palace, we saw a contribution of
New Pills, from the labratory of DIR. J. c..
AVER, the author of the widely known and
valued Cherry Pectoral. AS it is against the
express regulations of the Palace, to admit
any quack medicines, this fact shows that his
remedies are not placed in that category by the
authorities. Indeed, we have before known
that his Pectoral was highly appreciated by
scientific men, and have seen lately that his
Pills are held in great estimation by those
deeply learned in the healing art.
True Reformer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

COMING HOME FROM THE CRIMEA.-Dr.
Tumipseed, of Tennessee, entered the medi-
cal staff of the Russian army in the Crimea
about fourteen months since, with the under
standing that he was to serve during the war.
But his health declining, he applied for a dis
charge, which was promptly granted, and he
is about to return to his home in Tennessee.
In accepting the resignation of DR.. r., the
Gar conferred upon him the order of St.
Ann, in consideration of his valuable services,
and as token of his personal regard, pre-
sented him 700 silver roubles.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

THE HoosIER BANNER.-This clever little sheet,
under the sole control of our esteemed office chum,
Mr.. o. b. CHURCH, makes it appearance among
our numerous exchanges. We congratulate our
long tried friend upon his becoming so comforta-
bly, seated in the chair editorial and trust that the
thousand valuable ideas sent forth weekly from
his prolific pen may be hailed with due acceptance
by the numerous readers of the Banner; and for
his future success in everything connected with the
laudable enterprise in which he is engaged we ex-
tend to him the fright hand of fellowship"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

SUPERB INvEsTMENT.-A Hartford paper
tells story of an American who deposited
500 in the hands of an Englishman, for
which he was to receive 1875 per month until
Sevastopol was taken. This was on the first
of November last, and the American has re-
ceived his S25 per month ever since that time.
One hundred dollars could hardly have been
invested better.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

CoUNTERFErrERs ARREsTED.-The Chica-
90 Press of yesterday morning says that two
men going West, Tuesday, on train on the
Michigan Southern Road, of which j. J. Sim
mons was conductor passed counterfeit money
at Laporte while the train was stopping there.
One of them was arrested on the spot, and
handed over to the officers on arriving at Chi
cago. The one arrested at Laporte had $500
counterfeit money on his person, but the one
brought on, and sent back, managed to throw
away all that he had except few dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

TSTRAY, from Manistee, about two months
II since, two Canadian Mares ages seven and
eight years; the youngest, black, marked on the
hip L. L.. the other is of black mixture, rather
larger than the first, with one ear cut.
Whoever will take care of them and apprise
William G. Thorp Of such shall receive $1,000 re-
ward and all reasonable charges betrayed.
Manistee August -, 1855 [204 3w.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
AYERS PILLS.
POETRY OF PHYSIC.

AYERS PILLS glide, sugar-shod, over the pal
ate, but their energy, although wrapped up is
there, and tells with giant force the very founda-
tons of disease. There are thousands of sufferers
who would not wear their dstempers if they knew
they could be cured for 25 cts..Try Ayers Pills,
and you will know it,
Purify the blood and disease will be starved out.
Cleanse the system from impurities and you are
cured already.
Take this best of all the Purgatves and Scrofu-
la, Indigestion, Weakness, Headache, Back-ache,
Side-ache. Jaundice, rheumatism, arrangements
of the Liver, Kidneys, and Bowels, all derange-
ments and all diseases which a purgative remedy
can reach fly before them like darkness before the
Sun.
Reader, if you are suffering from any of the nu-
merous complaints they cure-suffer no more-the
remedy has been providing for you, and it is crimi
nal to neglect it.
That Ayers Cherry Pectordl, is the best medicine
for Cough, is known to the whole world, and that
Ayers Pills are the best of all Pills. is known to all
who have used them.
Prepared by j. G. AVER, Lowell, Mass, and sold
by Druggists everywhere.
Sold by j. S. Farrand, Detroit; Henry Griffin,
Grand Haven; ii. G.. Post, Holland; Steel &
Hedges, SteeTs Landing; and by all dealers in
medicines every where.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

A WARY Fathers ADVICE TO HIS CHILD.
=" Lucy, Lucy, my child, don't tear your
frock; teariag frocks is not of itself a proof
of genius; but write as your mother writes,
act as your mother acts, be frank, loyal, af-
fectionate, simple, honest; and then integrity
or laceration of frocks is of little import. And
Lucy, dear child, mind your arithmetic
You know in the first sum Of yours [ ever
saw there was mistake. You carried two
(as cab is licensed to do), and ought, dear
Lucy, to have carried but one. Is this tri-
fle? What would life be without arithmetic
but a scene of horrors? You are going to
Boulogn, the city Of debts, peopled by men
who never understood arithmetic; by the time
you return | shall probably have received my
first paralytic stroke, and shall have lost all
recollection Of you; therefore now give you
my parting advice. Don't marry anybody
who has not tolerable understanding and a
thousand year, and God bless you, dear
child"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
Blacksmith, Gunsmith, and Farrier.

TIME undersigned is prepared to do all kinds of
/ work in this branch of business, on short no.
tice Wagons, farming implements, mills, vessels,
guns, etc. ETC.. repaired in the best manner.
Particular attention will be given to horseshoe
ing.
I will attend to all calls from those who may
want an experienced Farrier.
Shop, corner Fulton and Third Streets Grand
Haven, Mich. 1904 ly
August ia, 1855. 4. TAKKEN.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
Dissolution.

TNHE co-partnership heretofore existing between
l. Amos Norton and Geo. L. Norton being un-
der the firm of A. & G.. L. Norton is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, and all business that
may hereafter be transacted will be in the name
of Amos Norton, to whom all claims of the late
firm must be presented and by him will be adjust
ed. AMOS NORTON,
GEO. L. NORTON.
Nortonville, Aug. 81 1855. 1905 7w*
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
NIGHT HAWK LINE.

fez15laDs - Steamer Pontiac, u. GanO, Mas
uA.EttyfS ter Nav Beck, G. II. Parks, do.
- !.5...ss::sSr Porter, II. s. Parks, do.
BY this line passengers can leave Grand Haven
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at half
past six p. NJ. and arrive at Grand Rapids at six
o'clock next morning; leave Grand Rapids at eight
o'clock A. M. of the same day, and reach Ionia at
four o'clock p NJ
Leave Ionia at eight o'clock A. NJ, every day,
and reach Grand Rapids at three o'clock p. M.
Leave Grand Rapids on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, at half past six T. NJ, and reach
Grand Haven at five o'clock next morning.
Comfortable state rooms have been fitted up, on
the night boat, and meals will be furnished on
board after leaving port.
Ov For freight or passage apply to George
Parks, Grand Haven; VIM. III. Parks, Grand Rap
ids; or ON board. 204 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

The Hawaiian Legislature have granted a
banking Charter to Page, Bacon q Co., of
Honolulu. Its provisions are not fully stated
in the papers, but, from the scattered notices
which appear, it is probable that the house
has obtained an exclusive privilege to prose-
cute banking for at least ten years.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
AMERICAN
Transportation COmpany!!
CAPITAL, 5000. 900.
Incorporated under the Laws Of the state
OF New York.

Incorporated under the Laws of the state
of New York.
The Merchants Transportation Company. The
Clinton Line. The New York and Cincinnati
Line. The american Transportation Company
The Western State Line. The Neto York and
Western Line. The Western Lake Boat Line
The Troy and Erie Line.
TINE above named lines have sold their proper
Il ty to this company, which will be prepared
on the opening Of navigation, to offer the facilities
of the united interest of those lines for the pur-
pose OF transporting property either East or West.
The company has abundant means, both in
steam propellers and boats, to give any property
intrusted to them the greatest dispatch, and it
shall be their care to transport all property safely
and i'm good order.
The President and Directors, believing that their
present organization will enable them to do the bu-
siness intrusted to them cheap, and fully equal,
if not better than it has heretofore been DONE So
licit from the customers Of the before mentioned
lines continuance of their patronage.
RUFUS G. PALMER, President
HIRAM NILES, Vice President.
WELLS d. WALLBR1DGE, Secretary.
JOHN r. WHEELER, Treasurer.
,,,u,.. MIL. Directors: nj
VIM Monteath, Wells ID. Wallbridge,
James G. Evans, Franklin Lee,
Horatio N. Bolt, A. White,
n Chamberlin, John r Wheeler
&c For freight contracts apply to the follow
ing Offices:
Companys office, Marine Block, Buffalo H. N.
Holt M. M. Caleb No. o. Pearl street, New York
N. Chamberlin A. II. White, No 155, Broadway,
New York; G. G.. Kidder j. G. Oatman, No. 10,
State street, Boston; G. M. Chaplin, No. 25, Quay
street, Albany; and
HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS, Grand Haven.
We are prepared to contract freghts from New
York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland Detroit, and
other ports on the lakes, by the above, to Grand
Rapids, or IOnia, direct.
Goods contracted from Chicago to any port on
Grand River, at fair rates. Jt9
HAxToN, CUTLER WARTS.
Grand Haven, March 20, 1855
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

GOVERNOR OF UTAH.-Cd. Steptoe has
informed the Administration at Washington
that he will act as Governor, provided that,
when his term is out or he is displaced, he
shall be reinstated in the army. He is now
awaiting the reply of the President at Car
son Valley. On receiving the reply, if favor
able, Col. S. will Immediately return to Salt
Lake, and assume the administration of the
government.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

BARNHARTs VALLEY CITY BAND.-The Grand
Rapids Herald thus speaks of the contemplated
visit of this distinguished Band of musicians, to
our village, as noticed in our last weeks issue:
" 1t is said tdat Barnhart's celebrated Valley
City Band intend to give Concert at Grand Ha-
ven, shortly. If such should be the case, we be-
speak for the people of that village a musical
treat such as has seldom been their good fortune
to enjoy"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

A WIFE AS WAS A wIFE.-The N. Y.
Post tells story of merchant in that city,
who, when first married, told his wife that for
every scion she produced he would place at
her disposal $4,000. After lapse of years
he failed, and upon informing his wife Of his
embarrassments, she quickly placed in his
hands bonds to the amount Of $4,000, as
the products of her industry, remarking at
the same time" You see, Charles, that |
have not been idle, and if you had been half
as industrious as your brother over the way,
| should now have 100000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

JUST THE FAcT.-The New York Tribune
of the 10th inst, says that the Liquor Con
vention, at Syracuse, on Thursday last, put
up for sale to the highest bidder whatever
votes and influence they can bring to bear at
the next election, appointed State Commit
tee to confer with the purchasers, and then
fizzled out.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
THE GRANDiRIVER TIMES.
GRAND HAVEN, MICH1GAN' II
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. %, 1856.
a Gard.

In behalf Of the ladies and gentlemen who COM
posed the party of " blackberry seekers" on Sat-
urday last, we hereby tender our thanks to Capt.
PADDOCK, of the Michigan, and Capt Coon, of
the Empire for the freedom" of their boats on
that pleasing excursion, and only regret that we
have not blackberry pie to present them as ber-
al in its dimensions as the hearts contained in the
corporal of those highly popular Captains.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
IN. Y. Tribune.
A WORD TO LITTLE GIRLs.-Who is love

A WORD TO LITTLE GIRLs.-Who is love-
ly? 1t is the little girl who drops sweet
words, and pleasant smiles, as she passes
along; who has kind word Of sympathy for
every boy or girl she meets kind hand to
help her companions out of difficulty; who
never scolds, never teases nor seeks in any
way to diminish, but to increase their happi-
ness. Would it please you to pick up string
of pearls, drops of gold, diamonds Or other
precious stones, as you pass along the streets
But these are precious stones which can new
er be lost Sympathiize with those in troub-
lie. Stlive everywhere to diffuse around you
sunshine and joy. If you do this you will
be sure to be beloved
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

LUMBER.-More than usual activity is said to
prevail in the Chicago lumber market, the South
ern demand forcing the market beyond its usual
drain. The slight advance in prices, however, is
thought will be nothing permanent, as the new
Canadian market, recently opened, adds material
ly to the stock, and will serve to maintain previ
Gus rates.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

Smoking without permission in the pres
ence of a lady, whether in doors or out, is a
fragrant breach of decorum. We could wish
that the sex would strenuously set their faces
against the obnoxious, Incidence provoking
weed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

GRAND RAPIDS PRICE CURRENT.-The Herald
of the 18th inst, quotes the wholesale prices of
flour in that city, at 81 per bbl Indian meal, So
per cwt; wheat per bushel, $685. corn in the ear,
81 1-2 cts; corn, sheed, 81; potatoes, 81 cts. ;
oats. so cts; beef dressed, per cwt, S. pork do.
IS and Sc; hams, smoked, per h., IL cts.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

FoREIGN-The steamer America arrived at
New York, from Liverpool, on the 18th inst She
brings no news of particular interest in relation to
foreign affairs
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
CoLUMBUs. Auo. o.

COLUMBUS, Aug. o.
The KNOWN Nothing State Convention met
here to-day, and nominated Hon. Allen Trim
BILE Governor. The remainder of the ticket
has not yet been nominated.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22
For Sale,

xkSsN THE Schooner NEW HAMPSHIRE, carries
xAsRfE 10 M feet lumber, draws only six feet and
is a fast saier. Possession given Immediately
For terms apply to HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

OUR RIVER STEAMERs.-Was it not glorious
sport, particularly for the misery and those af-
fectcd with the purse grip, as well as for those
whose port-monaics could scarcely afford suffi-
cent number of quarters to prevent the spirit of
melancholy from brooding over their forlorn con-
dition to jump on board of one of our river steam
ers, during the run" of the few past weeks, and
be carried from this port to the Rapids for nothing
dinner included But as all earthly joys come to
an end, so has the time of free passes and those
of our citizens and others wishing to visit the
Rapids can now do so and have sumptuous din
ner prepared for their entertainment, at the form
er tariff of prices
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

The Transatlantic Telegraph Company
expect to finish their line to ST. Johns, New
foundland early this fall. When this is
done, news will be transmitted three or four
days earlier than now, and we can hear of
Sundays doings at Sevastopol by the next
Saturday night,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

10 We are indebted to Capt. SANDERS, and
Mr. LEGGAT, of the propeller Ottawa, for Chicago,
New York, and other papers, containing the latest
news Of foreign and domestic intelligence
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

10 Mr.. WILLIAM HILL, Mail Carrier on the
route between Grand Haven and Manistee, is au-
thorized to receive subscriptions for the Grand
River Times.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-08-22

HUNTERS, ATTENTION!
IL SPORTSMEN'S WARE-ROO ON.
IN addition to our Jewelry Establishment,
have now on sale almost everything pertaining to
q Hunters Perfect Equipment!
Comprising in part the following articles
Riqes-with brass, German silver and steel
mountings
Shot Guns-double and single barreled.
Aliens and Bacon's elf-cocking Pistols.
Game Bdgs-common and fancy.
Dram Flasks-or the hunters companion.
Hunting Knires-all prices and superior articles.
Patent Shot Behs-improved styles. No3
Shot Pouches-Buffalo horns-German silver
mounted, with silk cords-dog collars with secret
locks.
Caps-metal lined, water proof and double
water proof.
Gun Wadding-Colt's percussion Pills, etc, at
WIN. PREUssER Co.