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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

moW oNDERFUL SNAkEi SToRY--SINGULAT
OccULAR DELUsIoN.-There is q good deal
Of excitement in Rockingham county,N G..
on account of snake having been seen
which has human head. The animal was
only seen by the son of Mr.. o. b. Stone. 90
He first saw it at his fathers turpentine STILL
His father to whom he attempted to point
the monster, was never able to see it, though
the boy declared it was under his feet. Sew
eral attempts were made by the boy to shoot
him. but the different guns he used would
never explode when pointed in the direction
Of the snake, though they would fire if turn
ed another way. The father in letter to
the Madison N. c., Democrat, says ,,d
"Some of my neighbors came in again to
see the snake, and to sec if they could find
any marks it made, and so we sprinkled ash-
es all over the Still House, and in the hole
where it always came in, and we tied my son,
fast, SO he could not make the track himself,
in any way whatever, and then we left him
tied in the Still House, by himself, and went
away, and it was but a few moments before
he let us know the snake was in the Still
House again, and we went to see if there
was any mark, and behold there was a
mark as broad as my hand where it came in
and went out, and they were confirmed it.
was something;I did not suffer Alfred to
stay about the Still House but a little, for
whenever he goes there he is sure to see it,
and it also appears to him in different parts
of the farm, but not so as it does at the Still
House; and he was told to talk to it and it
would tell him what he wanted; and he says
he asked it in the name of the Lord what it
did want, and he says it said to him that it
wanted to destroy the stilline, and sneaked
off, so then to be convinced, j tied Alfred to
the Still House again, and he was told to
wear clover in his hat, and then he would
see what it was, and while he was tied in
the Still House he had clover in his hat, and
he saw the snake come and peep into the
house, having face, eyes, mouth, tongue,
and all precisely like a man he'perfectly
knew, and all but the head was precisely
like rattle snake and it scared him prodi-
giously. Then on Sunday last 28th October,
there were a great many persons came to my
house who doubted the reality of the mark
of the snake, and tied Alfred again, in Or
der that they might be convinced, all Of
them respectable men, saw the mark distinct
Iy, and were convinced of the mark of the
snake" j tiao5 yieu l.al.''I /
The truth of the statement. contained in
the farmers letter to the Democrat, is attest
I'd bya dozen prominent men in Rocking 4
ham county who saw the mark of the snake
IN the ashes, and knew that the boy was
lied too close to have made it himself. The
Democrat says that the boy is very much
alarmed, and his health is very fast giving
way under the mental effects of this horrible
lelusion. This snake bids fair to rival the
great Silver Lake serpent. - io 'f n |
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

SOUTHERN MINEsorA.---Wea have been
occupied some ten days past in making
tour of Southern Minnesota. We were pre-
pared to, see Superior country, yet we
were pleasantly surprised along the entire
route from the Iowa line to our city rich in
every variety of soil, and varied with every
phase of suIface---forest opening and prairie
lit is watered more generally, and with
purer streams, than we have ever seen else
where. On every hand saw and Touring
mills are erected, or in process of building.
Villages, which in the East would be the
product of a quarter-century's growth, have
sprung into existence within two years, and
that without exceeding the wants of the
adjacent country. The whole section when
it is considered that only some three years
since the Indian title was extinguished, seems
to the traveller a panoramic illusion, rather
than the product of sober delving labor
IS p,l lHu .aa .aIISt Paul Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

JoNATHAN's HUNT1NG EXCURSION .-"Did
you ever hear ofthe scrape | and uncle Zekiei
had ducking ont on the Connecticut River q
asked Johnathan Timbertoes while amusing
his old Dutch hostess, who had agreed to en-
tertain him in consideration of a bran new
tin milk pan. 81 .3n H
No, never did, do tell it, OF t-f7
Well, yon must know that | and Uncle
Zeke took it into our heads to 90 cunning
arter ducks, in fathers skiff; SO in we got
and skulled down the river; a proper sight of
ducks flew backward and forward, tell We,
and bime-by a few of them lit down on the
marsh and went to feeding on muscles. /
catched up my powder horn to prime, and it
slipped right out of my hand and sunk to
the bottom of the river. The water was
amazingly clear and could see it on the
bottom. Now | could not swim iot, so |
sez to Uncle Zeke, you're a clever fellow
just let me take your horn to prime, and don't
you think the stingy critter wouldn't WE'LL
sez you're a pretty good diver, and if you'll
dive and get it I'll give YOU primin'.' ..iia
Il thought he'd leave his powder horn,
but he didn't but stuck it into his pocket,
and down he went; and there he staid, lni (
Here the old lady opened her eyes in won
der, and pause of some time ensued, when
Jonathan added 'I'
Il looked down and what do you think the
critter was doing9' '''''' '
Lord exclaimed the old woman, I'm
sure | don't know '.l, q, ''.
'There he was a sitting right on the bot
tom of the river pourin' powder out of my
horn into hisn =
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

STONE 6. CHUBB, Manufacturers of Pows,
Cutivators, and Grain Cradles, and dealers III
all kinds of Agricultural Implements and Ma
chimes Agricultural Warehouse, Canal street.
Grand Rapids, Mich. uG
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

The jury in the case of Bakeriw were
brought into Court this morning, having
been unable to agree, and were discharged.
When they first went out, they stoodAsix
for conviction for mnrder with recommen-
dation for mercy; four for manslaughter; two
for murder, and three for acquittal. Baker
will be tried again in January. 5Gl
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

The eleventh article of the decalogue
should read "Wives, thou shalt not serve
up cold looks or cold meals for breakfast; nor
scolding and hard potatoes for dinner, nor
what remains of the other two meals for sup
per-no not even on Washing days." o,g
: So married friend asserts, and he ought
to know. 3. ,f,.,..I
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

FOSTER A. PARRY Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-lron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich. @
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

HOPKINS g. BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in altkinds 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??, 1856-01-02

JOHN Il. DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west Of II. Grif-
fms store. ff .ll f.,t sf q eL I.l't..f o.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

r. j. COLLINS Physician and Surgeon Mill
Point, Ottawa Co., Mich. Rooms at l.. M. s.
Smiths Drug Store. r-tN a., f..-r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

The CRAVE OF MADISON. correspon-
dent Of the Fredericksburgh News, in, lCul-
pepper county, Va, gives "a melancholy pic
ture Of the last resting place Of the illustri-
Gus Madison. He lies with his familyIin
graveyard a short distance from his house,
upon his estate Of Montpelier; the family
cemetery is surrounded by a brick WALL, and
the gate is entirely down. The ,correspon-
dent says there is not stone to mark the
great mans resting place, a dark running
green box wraps it with verdure, and the
tracery Of branches from an old chestnut tree
relieving itself against the warm azure sky,
nod and wave over the dark mountain. IT'S
a solemn, calm and peaceful spot. Is odt
The correspondent adds that Mrs, Madison's
remains are in the vault Of the Congressoin-
al burial ground in Washington; her direction
was to be inferred by the side of her hus-
band, but her son has never fulfilled her re-
quest. I'm 4..., .:,i.,o-i,,oi, ott
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

Labor is one of the greatest elements Of
society-thc great substantial interest on
which all men depend.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding aud Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
II EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING, BY
JOHN w. BARNS. ia y

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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

STEPHEN MONROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office over j. T. Davis Tailor shop
Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

To SLEEP WELL.-Hall'sjournal of Health
for October, says: Since the fullest amount
Of sleep is essential to the healthful working
Of mind and body as necessary food, it may
be well to- know how to secure it as a gen
eral rule. |. Clarity your conscience. 2. Take
nothing later than. 2 o'clock P. NJ, except
some bread and butter, and a, small cup of
weak tea Of any kind, or half glass of wa
ter for supper. 3. Go to bed at some regu-
lar early hour, and get up the moment you
wake Of yourself, even if it be at midnight
4. Do not sleep an instant in the day time
Unless your body is in a condition to require
special medical advice, nature will regulate
your sleep to the wants of the system in
less than a month, and will not only go to sleep
at once, but will sleep soundly. "Second
maps" and siestas make the mischief, .uuels
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02
Noah II. Ferry

Th0s. w. Ferry, Noah III. Ferry.
FERRY g. CO., Manufacturers of Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions
Shingle-Bolts, and Shingles. White Lake, Oce-
ana Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

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??, 1856-01-02

A LovING CoUPIE.-A, barque, called the
William and Jane, arrived at New York on
Wednesday of last week, with a large num-
Der of emigrant passengers, among whom
seven couples had been married on, the pas
sage. N .,..f, I..f
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

P. M. General Campbell, it is said, will
recommend through his report money order
system-that is, the English system Of
drafts for money deposited at the Post Office,
upon such p. o. as the depositor may desire.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

j The Colossal WASHINGTON MONUMENT
i 1.-The casting of the horse for this monu
ment, at Munich, is one Of the great feats.. .
modern foundery, as fifteen tons of bronz'
had to be melted and kept in state of flu
idity9 For several days and nights previ
ously a large fire was at these huge masses
which required to be stirred at times.-7
When the bronze was lquified an ultimate
essay was made in small trial cast, and tt
heighten the color some more copper was
added. SUCCESSFULLY all the chambers
through which the metal had to flow in the
form were cleared of the coal with which
they had been, kept warm, and the master
examined all the air spiracles and the, issues
Of the metal; the props Of the tubes were
then placed, and every man had his duty
and place assigned him. Finally the mas
ter, amid the intense expectation. Of the
many art amateurs present, pronounced the
words, e In the name of God," and then
three mighty strokes opened the firery gulf
out Of which the glowing metal flowed in a
circuit to the large form. The sight was
magnificent; and in the little sea Of fire
stood the master and gave his commands
about the successive opening Of the props.-
Hot vapor poured from the air spiracles, in
the conducts the metal boiled IN waves still
no decision yet, as the influx Of the bronze
in the very veins Of the figure could be but
Slow At once flaming showers jumped out
of the air conducts, and the master proclaim
ed the cast to have succeeded. A loud cheer
followed, when the master approached Mr..
Crawford, the artist of the Washington
Monument, to congratulate him on this sue
cess Another cheer was given to NJ de
Miller, the chief of the royal foundely of Mu-
mich, who had personally conducted the
work. a srar, r.I The Builder.
MARRYING CoUsINs.--Among other pro-
found subjects discussed by the association
for the advancement of science, now in ses-
sion at Providence R. l., is the question
whether man may marry his cousin
Some fearful examples in the defornity of
posterity are cited to prove that such near
relations should not marry. Instances OF
blindness, club feet, DC, are mentioned
The Roman Catholic and Episcopal Churches
both forbid such marriages, but in the face
OF scientific and ecclesiastical authority, we
ask what will the objectors do with these
cases where children the result of such mar
riages, are more than usually beautiful and
intelligent, We explain the matter in this
way. Children sometimes inherit their
mental and physical organizations from their
mothers and sometimes from their fathers
If two cousins who both inherit their consti-
tutions from the same side, unite in matrimo-t
ny, the consequences will and must be dis
asterous but if cousins marry woh are en-
tirely dissimilar, one having inherited a.
constitution from the father and the
other from the mother, no such results will
follow. 1t is the uniting of similar organiza-
tions, no matter whether first or second cous-
ins, that causes the injury to offspring and
not the simple fact Of relationship. g
.,''2 - Day-Book.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

PARDON OF KfssASE-The Governor of
New York has pardoned WILLIAM K1ssANE,
somewhat notorious in connection with the
Martha Washington case. Gov. CLARK
was assured by the Governors Of Ohio and
Indiana that the ends of justice would be
subserved by the pardon of KIssANE, as his
presence is required as witness in several
important cases growing out of the burn
lug of the Washington. i a ali Dol
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids.
ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Iangings, etc, supplied on the most reason
able terms. il f lff 7 To l.auhrI 4.
l6l 1y J. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

FERRY &. WALLACE, Dealers in Fancy
and Groceries. Water ST., Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

~ The London -1then@um says: g Had the
Americans been in the Crimea, they would
have daily papers at Balaklava, Eupatoia,
Xenikale and Constantinople, and these pa
pers rejecting the humors, incidents and life
of the camp, would have ranked The best his
torical documents of the war; rs5iI3m|-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

G. DAVIS 8' 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??, 1856-01-02

DIR. Il. n. ROGERS, Surgeon Dentist Office
in DIR. Shepard's New Block, Monroe ST.. Grand
Rapids, Mich. where he may be found during
business hours. tf .,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

ROBERT IL. WILBER, Notary Public, Coun
ty Clerks Office, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

DEATH OF FRIENDs.- Many whom we
love are not with us now. The flowers bloom
upon their graves, and the long tufted grass
thereof sighs in the gentle breeze. A little
while ago and they were with us, young and
happy. But alas the bloom faded from
their checks; they sickened and died. What
were our feelings vlen we looked upon their
pale faces for the last time, and followed their
beloved forms to the cold and silent tomb
Oh, when we heard the earth fall upon their
bosoms, how did our heart bleed; and then
how sad to return home without them and
from day to day behold the vacant seat, and
with fearful eyes gaze again and again upon
some memcnto of the departed one Yes,
this is sorrow. You perhaps have felt it in
the loss of some beloved one. The flowers
of summer now bloom upon the graves of the
dear departed. The birds sing sweetly their
cheerful songs; but the quiet sleeper hears
them not. Can it be that the loved one is
dead! Farewell, you may say, dear friend !!
Thou art where perennial flowers bloom. In
stead of the songs of birds thou art listening
to the songs of angels. Again farewell thou
hast entered the paradise Of God. From
that blissful abode, methinks, thy happy spir-
it is now looking down upon the loved ones
of earth-companions during thy pilgrimage
here, and by thy sweet, spiritual influence
drawing them thither When the cares and
trials Of life are Der, we hope to meet those
loved ones in that happy land, never more to
leave them, but to enjoy topether all the hap
piness in store for those who do the will Of our
Heavenly Father while dwelling upon earth.
.It s, f.f. ,;.4 "C.V.'l
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

r. W. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, and Solicit
or in Chancery also agent for obtaining Boun-
i ty Lands, and collecting claims against the Uni
r. ted States, in connection with General Agency
at Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House t, IHt.- .-E
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{ ISgHOOL DEPARTMENT.

HoME.- What an endearing place is home
1t is hallowed spot. There is no place on
earth that seems to be SO much loved by ey-
cry one as home; neither is there any word
in the English language that sounds SO sweet
ly. 1t thrills the heart with pleasure where
ever it is heard. How fondly beloved is each
member of the family band at home. There
is father. mother, sister, brother These
names are engraved on our memory SO deep
ly that the impression can never be erased.
n When we have been for time absent from
our home, how eagerly do we look for the
period to arrive when we shall be permitted
to Join that loved circle again; and how care
fully do we select some choice present, calcu-
lated to please the taste of each individual
one And when the moment of departure
has at last arrived, our little trunk is packed,
and we, with cloak and bonnet already to be
donned, at moments warning, wait impa-
tiently for the arrival of the carriage that is
to take us to those whizzing cars. We walk
the room, then open the door, take one look
around-no carriage-walk back, gaze out
of the window, glance at the clock in the
corner, pick up a book and attempt to read
it is of no use, the mind has already passed
on and is reveling amidst those dear ones at
home. In imagination we have already re-
ceived the warm grasp of a fathers hand,
and mothers warm kisses already burn up
on our cheek. The bright eyes of those lit
tie brothers and sisters are sparkling with
JOY at our arrival; already our little bundle
of presents is being distributed, and O, to
hear the merry shouts of the joyous little
group is enough to reward us a thousand
times. .
How pleasant is home in the long winter
evenings. The fire burns cheerfully in the
crate; the table is drawn up, upon which
he lamp is burning brightly, the family gath
BIS around while some are busily engaged |
With their work, one reads aloud some useful
'ook, and thus the evenings pass happily
lway. We ought to be thankful to our
Father for giving us such kind pa
ents and pleasant homes; and each one
ught to try to make home pleasant, by main
aiming a cheerful disposition and trying to
lelp others to do the same. f" ADA"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

Your character can not be injured except
through your own acts. '
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

WILLIAM HA TIA WAY Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich. d fYl oa)
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

WASHINGTO 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??, 1856-01-02


+ SHARPENING EDGE TooLs.-We translate
The following from German scientific jour
nal for the benefit Of our mechanics and ag-
ricultural laborers: io .di'.i' ii." @a''
B cit has long been known that the sim
plest method of sharpening razor is to put
it for half an hour in water to which has been
added one twentieth of its weight of muri-
attic or sulphuric acid, then lightly wipe it
off, and after few hours set it on a hone.-
the acid here supplies the place Of a whet-
stone by corroding the whole surface uniform
ly, SO that nothing further but a smooth
polish is necessary. The process never in
jures good blades, while badly hardened ones
are frequently improved. by it, although the
cause of such improvement remains unex-
planned. oiag.boi lon Jb a1rn 1
oa Of late this process has been applied to
many other cutting implements. The work
man at the beginning Of his noon-spell or
when he leaves off in the evening, This
saves the consumption of time and labor in
whetting which morever speedily wears out
the blades. The mode of sharpening here
indicated would be found especially advan-
tageous for siekles and scythes. rsfi qso
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

The nerve which never relaxes, the eye
which never blenches, the thought which new
er wanders-these are the masters of victory.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-01-02

BARNUM-According to long article in
the Bridgeport Standard, it was p. I. BAR
NUNS want of business sagacity which oc-
casioned the suspension of the Jerome Clocl;
manufacturing Company. A correspondent
Of the Boston Post, writing from New York,
says it is currently reported in that city that
Mr.. B. is bankrupt. % qaH3aoU ia fUoia