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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
SIGNING THE PLEDGE.


Rev. John Abbott, the sailor preacher, re-
lates the following good story OF one of his
converts to temperance ,,c las 5gl aG
Mr.. johnson, at the close of cold-water
lecture, intimated that he must sign the
pledge in his own way, which he did in these
words 80 lHrif 'H" ~ 'i i'"'
81, William johnson, pledge myself to
drink no more intoxicating liquors for one
year." .o r..,s ~. reeqa.,a WI
Some thought he wouldn't stick three days,
others allowed him week, and few gave
him two weeks; but the landlord knew him
best and said he was good stuff but at the
end of the year Bill would be good soak
er. Isl ar... -. .,,i .t OH
Before the year was quite gone Mr.. J. was
asked by Mr.. Abbott .,.
"Bill amt you a going to renew the
pledge?" -
"Well, / don't know, Jack, but what 1 viii,
l have done pretty well so far; will you let
me sign it again my own wayW lsag aes
Cob yes, any way, 50 that you won't drink
rum" ,l..a.
He writes: '''s'4
"I, Vim. Johnson, sign this pledge for nine
hundred and ninety-nine years, and if living
at the end of that time, l intend to take ou,
a lease for life."' a aarr n.t fl.a
A day or two after, Johnson went to see his
old landlord who eyed him as a hawk does 6
chicken. =" t"3'.N ~ y.
ooh, landlord p whined Bill, accompanied
with sundry contortions of the body, as if Ell
during the most excruciating torment, Pv'
such a lump on my side" t
".That's because you've stopped drinking
you will not live two years longer at thi
rate" a' fd' ~ '
"If 1 commence drinking will the lump g
awayg' a 5ar .0t"e
eyes. If you don't you will have anothe
just such lump on the other side"
"Do you think so landlord"
o."I know it; you will have them on you
arms, back, breast and head; you will be al
covered over with humps" o
"Well, maybe / will" said Bill. r2a Z.
"Come, Bill" said the landlord, " let's drinl
together" at the same time pouring the rec
stuff from the decanter into his glass, gug, gug
gug. "i'
"No," said johnson, 81 can't for I hav
signed the pledge again." ua a1.
You amt tho! You're fool"
Yes, that old sailor coaxed SO hard
couldn't get off,"
IL wish the ID had the old rascal
Well how long do you 90 this time?''
For nine hundred and ninetv-nine wears,
whispered Bill. .nt.u' sb .o 1ar s
You won't live year."
"Well, if drink, are you sure that th'
lump on my side will go away?"
"Yes" -H tt i''
"Well, l guess won't drink; here's th'
lump" continued Bill holding up something
with hundred dollars in it; "and as yol
say I'll have more such lumps-that's what
want"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11
GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1855.

gooseberry sauce for supper; but knew it
would do no good to scold Tom. He felt
bad enough already. His hand was scalded
pretty badly. When | had got it nicely done
up, said, Tommy, why did you meddle with
the sauce?
al did not mean to spill it, grandma" said
he, penitently, "but I wanted to see what
you had in the new tin basin."
\ 1 guess Tom will never forget that lesson
he won't as long as his hand continues to
smart.
Dear children, if you ever feel inclined to
be too inquisitive, or curious about things you
have no right to know, remember how Tom
my got his fingers burned! al
,..,r.. GRANDMA GRIMES.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

AN ECCENTRIC DIvINE.-Some years ago,
Lorenzo Dow--whose etcentricities are mat
ter of history-in the course of preaching in
southern city, attacked with severity, the
character of a person who had just before died,
alleging that his death was caused by vices.
The relations of the deceased man were indig-
nant, and commencing suit against the ec-
centric Lorenzo, he was convicted and mulct-
ed in considerable damages. The following
Sunday after the trial, he Lorenzo) commen-
ced his sermon as follows:-
"There was, we learn from the Testament,
a certain rich man, who lived, Think, at Je-
rusalem, and his name was Dives. He was
clad in robes of purple and fine linen, and he
Jared sumptuously every day. That is, he
lived high, or what may be called dissipated.
Now there was, also, I think, in Jerusalem, a
certain beggar named Lazarus, who asked to
be fed only with the crumbs that fell from
Dives table. He lay down at the gate of the
palace, but the rich man would not feed him,
on the contrary he set the dogs on him. So
the poor beggar died, and then his sorrows
ended; for he was carried right up into Abra-
hams bosom. But, my brethren, you will
ask what became of Dives? Well, dear souls,
well, after awhile he died-drrnk; | will not,
however say SO positively, for | don't know
but he has some relations among those who
now hear me and may be prosecuted for
defamation of character"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

A RUSSIAN HERoINE.--The following is
related in letter from Kamiesh, in the Cri-
mea :--Df 3g3lr'9H ug dol'B 4r1
For some days past nothing has been talk
ed of but the arrest of young Russian wo-
man; she has been remarked several times
before, as her favorite walk appeared to bel in
the trenches. The rumor circulated for some
time, and the General at last was informed of
the fact. He ordered stricter watch to be
kept as he thought it could be only spy dis
giised in wornans attire AT 6 O'clock in
the morning of the 2sth the same woman
presented herself in front of our men while
they were at work. She was of tall and ma
iestic stature, and seemed to examine the
work with much attention. Some one per-
ceived that she held roll of paper half open,
in which probably she noted all the observa-
tions she could collect. AT the sight of our
soldiers and officers she quickened her pace
and entered sort of ravine which is at the
extremity of the French trenches. le s
AS soon as she reached that spot she began
to run, but the commandant sent two Zouaves
in pursuit and they soon overlook her. Two
hours after she was conducted to Gen. Can
robert. Her examination was not long; she
constantly replied that it was for the good of
her country, and to avenge the death of her
husband, Boninof killed at the Alma, that
she acted thus, and, moreover, that she felt no
regret. She was then searched. The search
ers found in one of her pockets paper book,
containing several details of the state of our
batteries, the number of men employed, the
number of guns in the batteries, DC, and in
another double -barrelled pistol, and letter
addressed to Prince Menchikoff After the
visit she was shut up in an apartment of the
Generals headquarters, under the guard of
two soldiers, until such time as she can be
sent to Malta. tg
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

A French paper has the following: "At
Balaklava, every day, the bands Of the garri-
son give concerts in the square. The birds,
who know very well the hour when the mu-
sical soiree in the open air commences, assem-
BILE in innumerable numbers upon the trees and
roofs of houses The first piece is heard in
profound silence; but the moment the second
piece begins, the winged songsters join in, and
make such hubbub that flute or oboe So
10 can scarcely be heard twenty feet off. y
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

SOMETHING NEW wondertM Discovery
at Ypsilanh, Washtenaw Co.-There is an
account going about in the papers of the dis
covery at Ypsilanti, of an ancient church and
bell. The story is credited to the Sentinel
published there and is to the effect that the
stone foundation Of a church about 40 by 60
feet, was laid bare at distance of several feet
below the surface, while workmen were exca-
vating on the public square in that village
last week. The coroded and encrusted re-
mains OF church bell were also found. 1t
is evidently the remains of an ancient civiliza-
ton. Centrally situated within the founda-
ton walls, are the ashes, and mason works,
where doubtless, fires were kindled, proving
that the cheaper conveniences of stoves were
unknown or unobtainable. By whom or
when it was built, the "oldest inhabitant''
cannot tell il'
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Is 1T So?-Somebody-we don't know
who, and it makes no difference-thus warns
young men to look out for the women:
Young mani keep your eye peeled when
you are after the women. Is the pretty dress
or form so attractive? Orapretty face even
Flounces, my boy, ARE Of no sort of consequence.
A pretty face will grow old. Paint will wash
off. The sweet smile of the firt will give
way to the scowl of the termagant. The neat
form will be pitched into calico. Another
and far different being will take the place OF
the lovely goddess who smiles sweet smiles
and eats sour sugar candy. Keep your eye
peeled, boy, when you are after the women
If the little dear is cross and scolds at her
mother in the back room, you may be sure
that you will get particular fits all around the
house If she apologies for washing dishes,
you will need girl to fan her. If she blush
es when found at the wash-tub with sleeves
rolled up, be sure, sir, that she is of the cod
fish aristocracy-little breeding and little
sense. If you marry girl who knows moth
ing but to commit woman slaughter upon the
piano, you have got the poorest piece Of mu-
sic ever got up. Find one whose mind is
right, and then pitch in Don't be hanging
around like sheep thief as though ashamed
to be seen in the daytime, but walk up like
chicken to the dough, and ask for the arti,
Gle like man."
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For the Grand River Times.

The following lines were suggested on receiving
a 4" Book Mark" with the words Forget me moi"
inscribed thereon, from an only sister.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

A Russian officer writing on the 18th of
May gives the following picture of the effect
of the bombardment on Sevastopol: aa
"In spite Of the efforts which the enemy
have made, our bulwarks stand as fast as ev-
er. Long before the bombardment began,
the journals Of the West informed us that our
walls and forts were speedily to be put to a
new proof. This made us redouble our pre-
cautions, and we bore firmly the truly muir
derous (hotlische) fire which threatened all
with destruction. Nevertheless, thousands
were devoted to death, and it made one shud-
der to see the Elborus (the steamboat) pass
every two hours during the bombardment,
from the south to the north with SO many
wounded that she could scarcely carry them.
While standing in Bastion No. 4-the bas-
ton which suffered most of ALL forgot the
danger to which was exposed, in admiration
of the cool and stoical conduct of our sailors.
They fell and expired without cry, though
racked by the most fearful agonies. The south
side of our town, has suffered most severely,
and is scarcely to be recognized again; 500
houses have been totally destroyed, and grass
is growing on their ruins. The beautiful the
atre no longer exists. Though the upper dis
tricts of the town are not SO much damaged,
yet there is not "a single house to be seen
which does not bear manifest traces of the
bombardment. The streets are everywhere
rooted up by shot, and the pavement is total
ly destroyed, while at every corner stand,
whole pyramids of the enemy's cannon balls
and exploded shells, which were daily collect
ed before the opening of the fire. In many
streets five or six such pyramids are to be seen,
each ea OF them from eight to ten feet high
Nevertheless, business is continued, and books
are open for the sale of goods ..na.r u,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

A stranger in Mexico is struck with the ap-
pearance of the milliners' shops, where TWEEN
ty or thirty stout men with moustaches are
employed in making muslin gowns, caps and
artificial flowers. lno'fI ~ 21 i'{7id ii'l
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Custom HOUSE Accommodations

CUSTOM HOUSE Accommodations
Augustine r., a pretty blonde OF from twenty
to twenty-five years, embarked lately at Cal
ais for Dover. Her, invalid appearance ex-
cited the interest of all the passengers, who
felt anxiety lest sea-sickness should bring on
a crisis which evidently could not be long de-
ferred. She crossed the straits however safe
ly, and upon landing was placed in an arm
chair, and salts were held to her nose, while
an occasional groan went to the hearts of all
her travelling companions. On the wharf, the
custom-house officer was observing the disem-
barkation, and seemed to feel a warm inter
est in the pretty French woman. He ap-
preached and offered his assistance, informing
her that he had some knowledge of medicine,
and, though the lady assured him that she
felt better and begged to be carried immedi-
ately to a hotel, he protested that it could
not be done without danger, and by his phil
anthropic authority she was taken to an apart
ment Of the custom-h house, and midwife
sent for AS the officer had foreseen, after
begging to be released for quarter of an hour,
she was safely delivered of two pelerines,
fifteen scarfs, seventeen pieces of lace, six ret
icules, twelve pairs Of silk stockings, thirty
eight of cotton, and forty-eight Lyons hand
kerchiefs. The mother and Children are doing
well. ag o.oH
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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??, 1855-07-11

GILBERT g. CO., Manufacturers and Dealers
in Lumber, Shingles, Slaves, Wood and Timber
Grand Haven, Feb. %, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

L. M. S. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
Stationery, &c. At the Post office corner of
Park and Barber streets, Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

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??, 1855-07-11

JOHN r. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grit.
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

WILLIAM IA THA WA Jr. Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. P. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

STONE a. CHUBB, Manufacturers of Plows,
Cultvators, and Grain Cradles, and dealers in
all kinds of Agricultural implements, and Ma
chimes Agricultural Warehouse, Canal street,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruts, 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??, 1855-07-11

HORACE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly TENDED to- Shop one door below the
Washington House. .-| .f
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

JUsT AT THE MoMENT-Bread always falls
buttered side down, and crockery is smashed
just when it is most needed. The platform
upon which the music and speakers stood at
the recent anti-prohibition celebration partial
ly broke down at most unfortunate moment
to all concerned, except the boys who had up
to that very instant occupied the ground un-
der the staging, but left it just in time to a.
void catastrophe. Col. Carpenter, of Ken
lucky, was laboring through his exordium,
:" l came not here to make speech, but if L
possessed the great, the gigantic, the massive,
the towering, the exalted, the splendid, the
magnificent eloqnence Of Stephen A. Doug
las, to whom his friend Isaac Cook has just
alluded, my voice should be heard from one
end of this union to the other, declaring to
you, my fellow citizens that we are in dan
ger, that your -" a crash screams! and
a general shudder ran through the multitude
as the speaker and his companions disappear
ed from sight. Chicago Journal. %
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i'm 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??, 1855-07-11

&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??, 1855-07-11
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangngs, etc. supplied on the most reason
able terms.
1l6l Iy J. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

r. M. MITCHELL 8- CO., Forwarding and
Commission Merchants Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 1914 South Water Street,.
Chicago, I'll. 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??, 1855-07-11

WA SHINGTON HO USE, By Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnIshed 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??, 1855-07-11

1. 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??, 1855-07-11

When you ask for letter at the Post Of
flee, always ask: "Any thing for meg' Don't
give your name; and when informed "No,"
don't believe it, but put yourself into an ago
ny of surprise and wonder, and ask the p. M.
when he "expects one for You. Should he
ask from whom you We're looking for COM
munication, tell him from the West" He
will then understand. p' t'''''
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-07-11

Tobacco and beer costs the people Of Eng
land nearly, if not quite as much as their
bread; nor can the latter ever be abundant
among the masses where the former, includ-
ing distilled spirits, are largely consumed as
daily accessories. Such waste of labor, OF
Of its wages, increases ten fold the pauperism
and suffering that prevail in Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-02
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE,
GEoReErowE, j

GEoRsErowS, June 2, 1856.
The City Councils were In session last night
and transacted business of much interest to
our citizens. loving to the crowded state Of
orr columns We are unable to publish the
proceedings until Mondsy.l
On Sunday the services at Trinity (Catho-
lic) church will be Of very imposing and In .
tsresting character. Grand big mass will be
said, accompanied by excellent music, HAY.
den's, No. 81 with orchestral accompani.
msats, under the direction Of Professor Oau
nas. The Rev. B. Mcguire, President of
Georgetown College, will preach on the coca
sion.
From present indications the Packet Boat
Congress will be crowded with excursionists
TO the Great Falls to- morrow morning.
The offerings of beef cattle at Drover's Rest
for the week has been very small Sales at
S5aSo on the hoof, equal to $l0a$12 net Old
sheep and lambs $2ss3 per head. HogsS.
The ladies fair and festival at Forrest Hall
closes this evening We would advise all
those who wish to spsnd . few hours in the
most agreeable manner imsgin able, to 20.
The Flour and Grain market remains hrm
at our prices Of Thursday. Thee cargo of l 700
bushels Iowa wheat brought 81 80
SPECTATOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-02
FROM CALIFORNIA.


The Steamer Star of the West arrived ai
New York last evening with San francisco
dates to the 9th uit., eight days later and
$lS, 900 specie in freight. She also brings
300 passengers
The United States sloop-of.wsr st. Mary,
was lying in the harbor Of San Juan del SUD
on the 22d, all we'll.
The failure Of Messrs Page, Bacon & Co
proves to be hopeless ono.
Trade has undergone no important change
There have been large expectations of h9ul
and grain.
The United States mint resumed coinage or
the 9th Of May, and the amount of gold dus,
received the same day was Is, 900 ounces, and
5000 ounces of silver
The Legislature had adjourned sinss die
Nothing of Importance has trsnspired.
The extensive excitement. 10 Whalers' BILL
created much excitement in Honolulu.
The United States steamer Massachusetts
arrived on the 9Th from Cailso.
MARKETS AT San Francisco trade Ia dull
Baxal feur $l3 per barrel; Chilli sack -four
IS 81 potatoes, 20 to 500. per bushel; Mes
pork, $l5 50a$l6 per barrel butter, 37aS2to
per pound.
The papers furnish nothing of interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-06-02
Wants.

A WOMAN THAT CAME LATELY FROM
IA the North applies for u situation a. cook or
housekeeper, and aplbe Of doing all sorts Of house
work besides, and the bet reference will BE- given
ltreluired Apply at Fourth street, between Mas
sachusetts avenue an 4 street, No. x53.
ie 2-ltt
pAKER WANTED-ONE WHO understands
ID Pastry and Confectionery.
Apply at WILLARD'S HOTEL.
may 26-lw
VA AN T D-A PARTNER TO WORK A
w Stone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone
TO Government and Others there being now great de-
mand for stone. This Quarry lie Immediately oppo-
site Georget wn. Large shanty, blacksmith shop,
and every implement on the spot. TITS quarry fur
nishes the best and largest truck Stone, sc. A
chance Is now offered. Call or write to
LLOYD CO,
Fifteenth street, Oppo. the Treasury.
may ST
W ANTED-EVERYBOD TO KNOW THAT
w they can get a lot "A feet front by 100 feet
deep, for the low price of S75-payable IS month
without interest. Apply al the Union Land Office,
9Th St, above Odd Fellows Hall.
ap 2s-3m JOHN FOX, Sec.
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n AkAlED,

At McKendree Chapel parsonage, on Thursday
morning. the 3lst of May, at 10 O'clock by the Rev
George Hildt. JOHN f. LEWIS, of This city, 10
Miss l.. ALICE FISHER, of Montgomery county
Maryland
On the 3lst May, by the Rev P. d. Duriey D. ID
Mr.. BUSHROD W. REED to miss ANNE l.. WILL
SON, both Of this city.
On the 3lst OF May. by the Rev. w. c. Steel
JOHN WESLEY ROGERS to Miss JANE ELF
ABETH FARNUM, both OF this city
On the 29th Of Nay, by the Rev. Mr.. Duncan, Mr.
JAMES N. w. DAVIS 10 Miss MARTHA E. SEW
ELI all Of this city.