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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
For the Grand River Times.

OPENING OF NAvIGATIoN.-There has moi
been so much field ice in Lake Michigan
within the recollection of the oldest settlers
at least not for the period of twenty-one years
The ice extends as far as vision can reach
To-day we assembled sand hill, one hundred
and fifty feet high, and, with good glass,
could not see the open water beyond. The
weather is exceedingly cold, lack of south
erly wind, no thaw, and but little relenting
of the atmosphere cold cold We think
that navigation will not open before the 18th
or goth of April-not as soon as that unless
it begins to thaw Immediately. We have
no ice banks along shore, of any height or
extent. A good warm rain would do Won
ders in one or two weeks, and cause the river
to look natural again. X
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

ARRIVAL OF THE AFRIcA.-The africa ar
rived at New York on the 9th inst. No ii.
dings of the Pacific. M r
Delegates from the different Powers to the
Peace Convention were arriving at Paris
No material change in our relations with
England. 1t was conjectured, however, that
the instructions of this Government to Mr.
DALLAS were of a stringent nature, and may
perhaps rouse the lion in the Ministry and
Parliament.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

POPULATION OF KANsAs.-Several contra
dictory statements with respect to the popu.
lation of Kansas, have lately obtained cur
rency, and in order to get at the truth, Mr..
CALHOUN, Surveyor General of the Territory,
has at the request of Mr.. MARCY, Secretary
of State for the United States taken pains
to inform himself in relation to the natter
The result Of his inquiries are contained in
letter to Mr.. MARCY, under date of the 10th
ult. The data from which to Judge are the
late election returns. The number of voters
was about 5000, and it is believed that the
entire population ranges between $4,000 and
10000.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

CUTTING THE Ice IN CHICAGO RIVER
The Common Council of Chicago have di-
rected the Harbor Superintendent to cut a
channel, and remove the ice, in the river, for
a width of fifty feet, from its mouth to Lake
street. "This," says the Press, evil pre-
vent any large accumulation of water in its
branches, and probably save us from any Sc
rious consequences when thaw cones-if it
ever comes" u f,ya.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

CHICAGO CHARTER ELEcTIoN.-Mr. Dyer
Democrat, has been elected Mayor of Chica-
60, by 400 majority. Five members of the
Council are Democrats, and four are Repub-
licans. Report says some five hundred ille-
gal votes were polled, and the greater part OF
them for the Democratic candidate. How
true this statement may be We can not, of
course, determine; but we regard it as alto
gether improbable, fabricated for no good
purpose.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

Our Book TABLE.-We are in receipt Of
Harper's Story Book, Leslie's New York
Journal and the Michigan Farmer-all ex-
cellent in their kind. To be appreciated they
need but to be subscribed for, and upon ar
rival, attentively read, during these cold win
try evenings, beside blazing fire with the
loved ones of the family circle for an interest
ed audience.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
Estate Journal.

GOLD AND LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER
There seems to be scarcely any end to
the mineral riches of the Lake Superior re-
gion. We know that its iron exists in almost
unlimited quantities, and its copper deposits
are apparently exhaustless, and that a con-
siderable percentage of silver has been found
in connection with the latter metal. Now
we have the satisfaction to announce that
gold is also production of the Lake Superb
or mines. An obliging correspondent has di-
rected our attention to an article in the Mn
ing Magazine, for January in which this fact
is automatically presented. 1t was stated
some months since, that a shipment of Lake
Superior copper had been made to the Roths-
childs, at Paris. Advices have since been re-
ceived that, on subjecting it to analysis, a
trace of gold was discovered. This is new
feature in Lake Superior mining; and if the
precious metal should be discovered to any
considerable extent in combination with the
copper, it must, as our correspondent Justly
remarks, enhance the value Of the copper
mines of that region. Silver, as we remark
ed above, is known to exist there in suffi-
Gent quantities to add considerably to the
to the value of these mines. 1t is not, how
ever, interfused with the copper as appears
to be the case with the gold, but it is found
in the veius and crevices, and in the form of
detached Jumps or particles. This circum-
stance renders it more valuable than if it ex-
listed in direct combination with the copper,
no analasis being required to separate the
two metals. Chicago Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

Barnum, overcome by the weight of his
misfortunes, is said to be but shadow of his
former self-haggard with care, even his
friends scarcely recognize him. Men point
to this as the fitting end of career of avow-
ed deceit and humbugl
George Law is to 60 next in this woeful
procession of humbugs
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

A FULL GROWN "ScHooLMARM."-
is school mistress teaching school in the
town of Lisbon, st. Lawrence Co., who
stands, in her stocking feet, 6 feet inches.-
Her name is Wilkinson, and we are informed
she is the shortest of a family of four children,
three women and one man, whose united
length is over twenty-eight feet six inches.-
"There were giants in those days."
Ogdensburgh Sentinel
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

SEED SToRE.-We would call the atten-
ton of farmers, and Others, to the advertise
ment of w. H. S. WELToN d Co., Grand
Rapids, who keep constantly on hand every
variety of field and garden seeds of the best
quality desideratum, indeed, by the agri-
culturalists of the Grand River Valley.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
To Lumbermen,

JUST printed and for SALE at the Times office, a
- very neat and convenient table of sawlogs re-
duced to board measure-the calculations arc COR
rect and reliable, and the size and shape convent
ent for use. 9
Every man engaged in numbering ought to be
provided with this table, to enable him to make
his own calculations on the contents of logs. The
expense is but trhing. .,... :,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

VERY RIDIcULoUs.-In pursuance of q
very ridiculous recommendation contained In
a very ridiculous special message sent to the
Ohio Legislature by Gov CHASE on Tuesday
the following very ridiculous preamble and
resolution were introduced into the House on
that day:
Whereas, 1t is matter Of general no.
toriety that Kansas Territory is being invaded
from time to time, by hordes of hostile ruff
fans, who are plundering and destroying
property, butchering the innocent inhabitants
in the most cruel and wanton manner, and
setting at defiance all those rules and princi-
Piles which ought to govern the intercourse
of man with man; Ind Whereas, the Ex-
ecutive of the United States has been ap-
pealed to in vain for protection; therefor,
"Resolved, That it is the duty of the
State of Ohio, in the exercise of its "popu-
lar sovereignty" through its General Assem-
bly,, to raise, arm and equip five regiments
of volunteers; to provide all necessary pro-
visions, munitions and pay, for six months
service in Kansas, to preserve the peace and
protect the settlers from the depredations of
the land pirates who infest that Territory"
All this about offsets similar, but counter
action by the legislatures of two or three
southern States. It is very Ridiculous.
g., aru r&a Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
feet and four inches thick.

The LOST PACIFIo.-It is affirmed that
Mr.. Collins, the owner of the Pacific, has
resigned all hopes of her safety, and the opin-
ionthat she has foundered among the icebergs
off Halifax is generally credited. .
The two vessels sent out by Government,
in search of the missing steamer, had not re-
turned at the latest intelligence.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

gsy" We are indebted to Hon. LEWIS CAss
u. S. Senator, from Michgan-for whom
we cherish the most profound reverence
for his speech delivered January 2Sth, last, on
I" Our relations with Great Britain
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

w- We beg leave to call the attention of
our readers to the notice of Geo. Parks ESQ.,,
who is now acting as receiver, in behalf ofthe
State, of principal and interest due on Pri-
mary School, and other lands. 81
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

FIRE.-On Thursday afternoon, at o'clock,
the dwelling house of Lorenzo Daggett of
Chester, Ottawa county, was totally consum-
ed by fire. Loss about $1,000. No insu-
rance. Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

Ey" Our friend GORDON, of the DAILY
Herald, Grand Rapids, has recently published
some interesting communications from Grand
Traverse, in relation to depredations suffered
by Mr.. Dixon, and other settlers in the vicini-
ty of Mormomdom, from the hands of that
people. We have heard nothing from friend
STRANG, recently, but we presume the pub
Usher of the Herald will be favored with a
passing notice from that gentleman; but we
would advise him to take it coolly, and, if
his nerves are unsteady, to take few drops
of Godfrey's Cordial, at appropriate intervals {;
nothing stronger, we think, will be needed
to enable him to bear with fortitude the lash
ing he may expect to receive for SO boldly
the cause of humanity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

CONGRESS- seem to move slow
ly at Washington. The Senate has been oc-
cupied in part in deciding upon contested
seats. Mr.. Trumbull is found entitled to a
seat as senator from Illinois.
The senate has just passed bill to build
ten sloops of war. No further business of i'm
portance transacted by that body.
The House is also considering the matter
of contested seats, appropriation bills, and
listening to the usual number of gassy speeches
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

10 See advertisement headed Hembold's Gen.
uine Preparations, they have accomplished the
most extraordinary cures of all other similar rem
edes.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

RONNETS-We have the largest stock of Bon
- nets ever brought to this market, consisting
OF over 20 different kinds prices ranging from one
smiling, to the fine Leghorn at three dollars. Be-
fore you buy elsewhere, call at c. & WIS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
COUNTY TREAsURER's OFFICE, !
Grand Haven. March 8. 1886.

NJ OTICE is hereby given, that am now fully
IN authorized to receive interest, or any por-
ton of the principal remaining unpaid, for Pri-
mary School, or other lands that have been sold
by the State. GEORGE PARKS, s.s.,...
233 TIL County Treasurer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

The Coolest YET.-The weather on Sat-
urday night last was the coolest of the sea-
son, at this place and other contiguous points.
On Sunday morning at sunrise the Thermom-
eter here, stood Is, below zero at the resi-
dence of Judge Hathaway, Crockery, ~
miles up the river, the Thermometer stood at
the same hour 25o below zero, 80 lower
than at any other time during the winter
The greatest degree Of cold at this village,
previous to the time referred to above, was
12o. The ice in the river here is about two
feet and four inches thick.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12
Rags, Ola Rngsi, Clean Rngs.!.

Rags! Old RngsI! Clean Rngs!!!
\ NY quantity of Clean Paper Rags wanted at
IA this Office Subscriptions to the Times"
may be paid in Rags, and Rags will pay for our
money, therefore, produce the Rags. i'i'i'
September %, 1852
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

WTE are constantly receiving additions 70 our
w spring and summer stock of Dry Goods our
assortment is nearly complete, and as TO prices we
defy competition our assortInent consists IN part
of Challi Berage, Popins, Printed Lawns, Alpaeas,
Nous de Lains figured and plain, Mohar Lustres,
Ginghams, Calicoes, &c. &c. Please call ana see
H.s CUTLER q WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

How 1T WAS DoNE.-The Toledo Blade
says that woman who had lain in jail for
several weeks on charge of larceny, obtain
ed her liberty the other day by prevailing up
on the man from whom she stole the proper
ty to marry her. The husband declined to
prosecute his wife, and of course could not be
made to testify against her, and she was set
at liberty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

OCEANIC CHANGEs-The New Jersey
Geological Report shows that the Atlantic is
steadily and rather rapidly encroaching upon
the land on its coast. At Cape Island the
surf has eaten inwards full mile since the
Revolution. Along the Bay Shore, at Cape
May, the marsh wears away at the rate of a
rod in two years. One of the beeches upon
the coast is mentioned as having moved one
hundred yards in the last twenty years.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

LAwYER.-A leaned gentleman. who res
cues your estate from your enemy and keeps
it himself.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

How to warm Church Differ with the
Bishop.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

ELOUR and Meal on consignment-lp0l bbls. of
IL Sweets Superfine Flour, Middiings ana Oorn
Meal, at GRIFFINs drugstore,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

T YON'S KATHARION-an excellent prepara-
IL ton for the Hair to prevent badness, milling
off of the Hair-a large supply just rsceIyed at
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-12

r. RoCERIES, choice lot, just received at
J GRIFFIN's Drugstore.
~ HS--1O bbls Boiled and Raw Lnseed and
" Winter Lamp Oils, at
GRIrFIN's Drugstore
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15

FRANKLIN's GREAT DIscovERY.-In
the last number of the London Quarterly
Rerieao, we find just tribute of praise to
Franklin. NJ. Arago, in his writings up
on electricity, gives very little credit to
Franklin for making the experiment which
proved the identity Of electricity and
lightning. He says, "the first views of
Franklin on the analogy of electricity and
lightning, were only simple conjectures.
The sole difference between him and Mol
let was only reduced to the project of an
experiment"
"This sole difference" says the review
er, "of which NJ Arago makes SO little
account, was the grand difficulty to be
overcome. The resemblances between
lightning and electricity were too obvious
to escape attention, and the idea, in fact,
had occurred independently to three or
four persons. 'If any one,' said Nollet,
would undertake to demonstrate the no
ton, it would please me much 1t was
just here where Nollet broke down. He
could neither see what was the single link
wanting to complete the chain, nor how
to apply it. Electricity was the rage of
the day, and not one of its numerous stu
dents could hit upon the method any
more than Nollet The sole difference be-
tween Franklin and the rest resolves it
self into this-that he did that which no.
body else could do.''
This tribute to the great discovery of
Franklin, contains the kernel Of the mat
ter. The experiment of Franklin to
prove the identity of lightning and cleo
tricity, was the most sublime ever perform
ed. The old philosopher drawing light
ming from the thunder cloud with a sim
pie kite, well entities him to the appella-
tion Of the Lightning Tanner"
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15

How TO Go IT.-Go it strong in your
praise Of the absent. Some of it will be
sure to get around.
Go it strong when you make love to a
pretty widow. More people have erred
by too little than too much in this partic-
ular.
Go it strong when taking up contribu-
tions for charitable purpose. 1t will
pay.
Go it strong when you make public
speech. Nine people out of ten never
take any allusion unless it cuts like short
handled whip or a rhinoceros cowhide.
Go it strong when you advertise. Bus
mess is like architecture-its best supper
ters are full columns.
Go it strong and pay the printer. New
er grudge him his price. Recollect it is
he who brings customers to your very door
who otherwise would never discover youl
whereabouts.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15

FEMALE FAcEs.-I know woman who
might have been the ancestress of all the
rabbits in all the hutches in England. A
soft, downy-looking, fair, placid woman,
with long hair looping down like ears, and
an Innocent face of mingled timidity and
surprise. She is a sweet-tempered thing,
always eating or sleeping-who breath es
hard when she goes up stairs, and who has
a few brains in working order as human
being can get ON with. She is just hui
man rabbit, and nothing more-and she
looks like one. We all know the setter
woman the best of all the typcs-grace-
full, animated, well-formed, intelligent,
with large eyes and wavy hair, who walks
with a firm tread, but light one, and
who can turn her hand to anything. The
true setter woman is always married-she
is the real woman of the world Then
there is the Blenheim spaniel, who covers
up her face in her ringlets, and holds down
her head when she talks, and who is shy
and timid. And there is the gray hound
woman, with lantern-jaws, and braided
hair, and large knuckles, generally rather
distorted. There is the cat woman, too
elegant, stealthy, clever, caressing, who
walks without noise, and is great in the
way of endearment. No limbs are so sup
pie as hers; no backbone so wonderfully
plant; no voice SO sweet, no manner SO
endearing. She extracts your secrets from
you before you know that you have spo-
ken, and half an hours conversation with
that graceful, purring woman, has reveal
ed to her every most dangerous fact it has
been your life's study to hide. The cat
woman is dangerous animal. She has
claws hidden in that velvet paw, and she
can draw blood when she unsheathes
them. Then there is the cow-faced wo-
man, generally of phlegmatic tempera-
ment and melancholy disposition, given to
pious books and teetotalism. And there
is the lurcher woman, the strong-yisaged
strong-minded female, who wears rough
coats, with mems pockets, and large bone
buttons, and whose bonnets fling spite
full defiance at both beauty and fashion,
[ have never seen true lion-headed wo-
man, excepting in that black Egyptian
figure, sitting with her hands on her two
knees, and grinning grimly on the Museum
world, as Bubastis, the lion-headed god
dess Of the Nile -Household Words.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15

Be NOT PRoUD-I never count how
many causes went to produce any given
effect or action, and have been, for my
own part, quite misled in my own case
fancying some grand, some magnanimous,
some yirtuous reason, for an act of which
l was proud; when, 10 some pert little
satirical monitor springs up inwardly, up
setting the fond humbug which I was cher
ishiHg-the peacock's tail wherein my
absurd vanity had clad itself-and says,
"Away with this boasting I am the
cause of your virtue, my lad. You are
pleased that yesteaday at dinner you re-
Trained from the dry champagne; my
namo is Worldly Prudence, not Self-De-
nial, and 1 caused you to refrain. You
are pleased because you gave a guinea to
Diddler; I am Laziness, not Generosity
which inspired you. You hung yourself
because you resisted other temptations
Coward it was because you dared moi
run the risk of the wrong Out with your
peacock's plumage! Walk off in the
feathers which Nature gave you, and
thank Heaven they are not altogether
black 2Hackeray.
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

WHEREAS, on the twenty-frst day of Jan.
W A: D. 1856, final Judgment and decree
was rendered in the District Court of the 4th
judicial District of the State of California. in
and for the County of Nevada, against Geo. D.
Dornin and in favor of Matthias Yost for the
sum ofs97l so, principal debt, with interest
on the principal at the rate of per cent per
month from the rendition of Judgment until
paid, together with all costs of suit taxed at
S33 I3. And whereas on the said 2lst day of
Jan. A. d. 1856, it was ordered and decreed
by the said Court, that the mortgage set forth
in the plaintiffs complaint be foreclosed, and
the property therein described to wit: All
that piece of land situated in the township and
village of Grass Valley and bounded as follows:
On the north side of Main street and fronting
on the same twenty.four feet and extending
back one hundred and eighty,oue feet more or
less, the premises known as the Golden Gate
being on the east side and the premises of Mr.
Wood on the west side with al and singular
the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in any wise appertaining be le-
wed upon and sold to satisfy said Judgment,
interest and costs. Notice is hereby given
that shall sell the above premises at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash in front
OF the Sherifs Office on Saturday the lst day
March, A. D. 1856, at the hour of 2P. Ma
G.ven under my hand this sth day of February Al D.
Attest W. w. WRIGHT, Sheriff, Y c.
4i-ss BY c. +. WooD, U. S,
The Nevada journal., 1856-02-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Y virtue Of an Execution to me directed
asB Issued from the Clerks Office of the Dis.
trict Court in and for the County of Nevada
in favor OF Peter Hcndrickson and against
Clapp q Irwin, dated Jan. 80, 1856 for the
sum of Two Hundred and Thirtv-eieht and
95-l00 dollars, debt, with interest on the sum
Of S23S 50 from the 29th day of Jan. 1856. al
the rate OF ten per cent per annum together
with costs of suit taxed at $40 55, l have lev
led upon and seized the following described
property which l had formerly attached. ia
wit:
All the right title and interest of Clam q
Irwin IN and to house and the lot on which
it stands. Situate in Nevada County, in Hum
bug City, and occupied as Hotel. Also al
the right title and interest of Clapp & Irwin
in and to the Stables and the lot on which 4
stands adjoining the above named Hotel. AL
so all the right title and interest of Clam &
Irwin IN aud to log storehouse adjoining
the above named hotel-aso 19 hair matrass
es, 10 pairs blankets 10 pairs sheets, Ii bed.
steads, and bed spreads.
Which | shall sell at public auction to thc
highest bidder for cash, on the obove described
premises at Humbug City, on the % day o
reo. 1896. w. w. WRIGHT,
Sheriff Nevada Co.
tbs. by T.. +. WooD, Under Sheriff