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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11
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As an old woman was lately walking thro'
one of the streets of Paris at midnight, a
patrole called out, "Who's therep
" 1t is |, patrole," she answered, don't be
afraid ~
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

Nor GUILTY.-The case of the United
States vs. Kendall, late Postmaster of New
Orleans, was concluded on Saturday night,
the jury, after half an hours deliberation,
returning verdict of not guilty.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

Great alarm prevails both in England and
France lest the return of the allied armies
from the Crimea should import some of the
Asiatic plaques. The French government
have taken precautions to guard against such
contingencies, by assigning camps to the
troops in desert localities. Half Paris is lying
i'll of the quinsy.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

A lady, who lives about ten miles from
Germantown, affirms that her boys are the
most tender-hearted children she ever knew.
She says if she asks one of them to draw a
pail Of water, he instantly bursts into tearsi
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11


A TOUGH SToRY.-In town down East,
there lived a butcher,r9sa jack-at-all-trades,
and more particularly noted for his expert
ments in animal magnetism. A half-witted
fellow, who lived entirely upon the charity
of the town, imagining one day he was quite
ILL., made application to the butcher for a
remedy to relieve him of pains in his stomach.
The thought flashed upon the mind Of the
butcher that he was fit subject for expert
ment, and he accordingly mesmerized him
into profound sleep.
He then made an incision into his stomach
and took out the inwards to wash them; af
ter which, he laid them down and went into
the house to get needle and thread to sew
up the incision. But, on returning, to his as
tonishment, he beheld an old SOW just leav-
ing the place, having eaten them. In this
dilemma he seized a sheep and removed its
entrails to the body of the man; then closing
the orifce, he awakened the slumbering sub
ject, who was forthwith discharged, cured
Meeting the individual some days after,
the butcher having some curiosity as to the
success of the operation, asked the chap how
he got along.
90, first rate" said he, "only l have got
such an Internal hankering after grass!"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

Foe SIeNAL.-We inspected yesterday af-
ternoon in company with several insurance
agents and masters of vessels, at the ware
house of Messrs. Magill q Pickering, the air
alarm whistle of Keith & Foster, to be used
on sail vessels in foggy weather. The whis-
tie is precisely similar to the whistle of To-
comotive, and the sound is produced by jet
of air instead of steam. The air is condensed
in an air chest by a lever, twelve strokes will
fill it in half minute and then the whistle
may be sounded until the air is exhaused.-
A system of signals is proposed to be used
by this whistle on vessels by long and short
sounds as follows:
General Alarm; What is your Course;
North; North East; East;
South East; South South West;
West; North West; In Distress
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

STONE 8 CHUBB, Manufacturers of Pows,
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??, 1856-06-11

ThOs. w. Ferry, Noah III. Ferry.
FERRY 8 CO., Manufacturers of Lumber and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions,
Shingle-Bolts, and Shingles. White Lake, Oce-
ana Co., Mich.
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North
South East I;
South South West;
West; North West; In Distress
Call for a Pilot;

Messrs. Magill q Pickering and the Agents
for this invention for Chicago. The contriv-
ance will attract the general attention among
vessel owners, for there can be no doubt but
that the safety of vessels in fogs could be
greatly promoted by the general use Of the
air whistle. Chicago Democrat.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

Three things that are unwise to boast OF:
the flavor of thy ale, the beauty Of thy daugh-
ter, and the contents of thy purse.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

INFLUENCE OF NEwsPAPER.-As school
teacher who has been engaged long time
in his profession, and witnessed the influence
of a good newspaper upon the minds of
children, writes to the editor of the Ogdens-
6urg Sentinel as follows:
have found it to be universal fact,
without exception, that those scholars, Of
both sexes, and of all ages, who have had ac-
cess to newspapers at home, when compared
to those who have not, are
L. Better readess, not excelled in pronun-
citation and emphasis, and consequently read
understandingly.
2. They are better spoilers, and define
words with case and accuracy.
3. They obtain practical knowledge of
geography, and in almost half the time it re-
quires others, as the newspaper has made
them familiar with the location of the i'm
portant places, nations, their governments
and dongs on the globe.
4. They are better grammarians; for hav-
ing become so familiar with every variety of
style in the newspaper, from the common
place advertisement to the finished and clas-
sical grafton of the statesman, they more
readily comprehend the meaning of the text
and consequently analyze its construction
with accuracy.
5. They write better compositions using
better language, containing more clearly and
correctly expressed IDEAS
6. Those young men who have for years
been readers of newspapers, are always TAX
ing the lead in the debating society, exhibit.
ing more extensive knowledge upon great
er variety Of subjects, and expressing their
views with greater fluency and clearness in
their use of language.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

FOSTER e. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow Ware, Iron and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

STEPHEN MUNROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office one door west of j. Il. Davis
Tailor Shop, Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11
Ey- The "locap of the Buffalo Republic

Ey- The "local' of the Buffalo Republic
came out on "ladies' fashions" as follows:
BoNNETs.-The fruit style is the one now
most in vogue for trimmings to ladies bon
nets, and black berries, currants, elder berries,
and other small fruits adorn the charming
head dresses of our fashionables, and antici-
pate all seasons. AS all fashions are carried
to extremes, we shall expect to see the fall
style of trimmings as follows The lining
will be pulled with small pickles, and a pro-
fuse boguet of butternuts peaches, lemons,
and prunes adorn the edge close to the cheek.
On the right side will gracefully hang punches
of raisns elegantly set off with triangular
pieces of orange peel stuck an, while the left
side will attract intense admiration with its
handsomely grouped pink-eyed potatoes and
artichokes, with their tops cut off. The
crown will be made of the north end of a
gourd squash appropriately scraped, while
the .fouchon will be brilliant indeed, man
ufactured as it will be of ribbon grass, with
the color warranted not to fade. Bunches of
radishes will take the place of marabouts,
and the whole will be appropriately fastened
together with punches of onions and garlic
roots. For our part, we prefer to see the
bonnet a plain one without trimming, and
let the face furnish the fruit For instance,
cherry lips, peachy-cheeks, teeth like the in
side of a cocoa nut, eyes like German black
grapes, and complexion like the seeds of the
pomegranate in new fallen snow. When
fashion, therefore, has exhausted the fruits,
and thus goes into the vegetables, our read
ers will not blame us for insisting that the
style has "run itself into the ground"
A LAND SpEcK.-A couple of sharp law
yers in St. Clair county, recently discovered
that some trespassers were at work, cutting
pine on nonresident lot, and wrote to the
owner that if he would send them $25, they
would put the trespassers through, and get
pay for the damage done. The owner, who
had been bothered and perplexed about taxes,
&C., replied that if they would send him S25,
he would send them deed They did so,
received the deed, waited upon the trespass-
ers IN person, and on their own account took
$3.50 from them, and hold the lot Of pine as
it stands at $1,000. Grand Rapids Herald.
1t is proverb at college, that the students
who graduate with the highest honors are
seldom heard Of afterwards.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

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??, 1856-06-11

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

JOHN T. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of H. Grf-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11
Dentistry,

DR.. L. A. ROGERS, Surgeon Dentist, Office
in DIR. Shepard's New Block, Monroe ST., Grand
Rapids, Mich, where he may be found during
business hours.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

HOPKINS 8' BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants; general dealers
in all kinds of Dry Goods Groceries, Grain and
Provisions; manufacturers and dealers whole
sale and retail in all kinds of lumber Mill
nPoint, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

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??, 1856-06-11

A. b. BID WE'LL Il SON Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

e. DAVIS & 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??, 1856-06-11

WASHINGTON HOU USE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furmshed 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??, 1856-06-11

| HENR Y 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??, 1856-06-11

OTTA VA HOUSE formerly William Tell Ho-
tel), Levi Shackelton Proprietor, Water street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

1t is proverb at college, that the students
who graduate with the highest honors are
seldom heard Of afterwards.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-06-11

r. W. DUNCAN Attorney at Law, and Solicit
or in Chancery; also agent for obtaining Boun-
ty Lands, and collecting claims against the Uni
ted States, in connection with General Agency
at Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-05-08

900 bales, including 10000 bales to spectators.
Although these accounts were favorable, they pro-
duced no quotable change in our market, from the
fact of the anticipation of the news, and the con-
sequent rise in our quotations, and We therefore
continue our figures of last week. The sales of
the week comprise 1853 bales, at prices ranging
from 81 to liz.
Baeoa.-Th supply is fair, with only mode
rate demand and We have no change to notice in
country Hog round, which we still quote at l04
II, though Baltimore Sides are shade higher,
and we now quote them at IL! III by the hogs
head, and Shoulders, by the hogshead, at ~
l0a cents.
Fow-Our market is still well supplied with
common and medium grades Of Flour, which ale
dull sale at 81 $3.50 per barrel. Fine Family
Flour is still scarce and the little offering readily
commands 1926 $3.50 per barrel
Corn.-We have no change to notice in this ar
tice; the supply is fair, and we continue to quote
10 cents as the ruling rates from first hands.
Peas-The supply is about equal to the de-
mand. We quote IS to 80 cents per bushel.
Oats.-We have no change to notice IN tins ar
ticle, and quotations are nominal at 45 80 cents
,per bushel.
Fodder-The supply has been fair this week,
and we give our former quotations of Sl.29 to
$1.50 per hundred.
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SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES,

4 LII persons who desire to obtain full and re-
N liable information respecting SINGERS
SEWING MACHINES-their price, capabilities,
advantages, sizes, improvements, method of work
ing, means of procuring them, and all other par
ticulars-can do so by applying at our Office No.
323 BROADWAY, NEW-YORK, by letter or in
person for I. NJ. SINGER & CO.'S GAZETTE
This paper is devoted entirely to the Sewing Ma
chine interest. Copies will be supplied gratis to
all interested.
N B.-The unparalleled success of our Sewing
Machines has induced several fraudulent imita-
tions of them, besides numerous infringements of
our patents-of which we own sixteen. Suits for
the infringement of our patents have recently been
decided in our favor in the U. S. Circuit Courts
in New-York and New Jersey. In these suits the
great principle of holding down the fabric to be
sewed to the surface Of the Machine, by yield
ing pressure, which is used in all Sewing Machines
has been fully established The Wheeler & Will
son, and the Grover & Baker Sewing Machines,
as we alledge, each infringe three distinct patents
owned byu We have suits against them in sew
eral of the U. s. Courts which will soon be tried
We hereby caution the public not to buy any in
fringing Machines, as they can be compelled by
law to stop using them, and to pay costs and
damages.
BeAsLocal Agents wanted to make sales of our
improved sewing machines. TO persons properly
qualified for the business, o rare opportunity for
profitable and pleasant employment is offered.
New and improved machines exchanged on Ii
bera terms for old machines of every kind.
l. M SINGER & Co.,
Principal Office, 323 Broadway, N. Y.
Mayl 18 3m
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AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.

vINHE undersigned informs his friends
Il and the public generally, that he will attend
to the sale Of all kinds of PRODUCE, MER-
CHANDIZE, NEGROES, STOCK, FURNITURE,
and everything that can be sold, at q reasonble
commission. All business entrusted to him will
be promptly attended to and immediate returns
made.
He returns his sincere thanks to the citizens
of Yorkville and vicinity, for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon him, and hopes by
strict attention to business, to merit and share
continuance of the same. Address,
V. E McELHANEY, Auctioneer,
Yorkville, 8. G.
REFERENCES:
YorkuiHe-W. I! Clawson, Jno. L. Miller, Dan'l
Williams
Chester-A. G. Pagan Co.
Lancaster.-J. Cureton, ]. H. Witherspoon.
North Carolina.-W. L. Irwin, R. Irwin.
Unionuiue.-W. ]. Keenan,.
Yorkville, July 26, 1856. 81 tt
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YORK SHERIFF'S SALES.

DY Virtue of Writs of Fisri Facias, to me direct
I'D ed, will be sold between the legal hours of
Sheriffs Sale, ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN
JUNE next, at York Court House, the follow
ing property, wiz
One tract of land containing 200 Acres, adjoin-
ing lands of Wm. Black, Gilbert Enloe DR.. W. j.
Good, and Rufus Meek. Also, one house and lot
situated in Yorkville near The Kings Mountain
Railroad Depot. Also, three Negroes, viz: Tom
and his wife, Rachael; and Joe, levied on as the
property of Martin Mullenax at the suit of S. E..
Bratton and others.
One tract of land whereon the defendant now
resides, levied on as the property of Andrew
Wherry, at the suit Of Wylie, Roddy Co., and
others.
By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordi-
nary, will be sold on the lst Monday in June, q
tract of land lying on the waters of Fishing
Creek, bounded by lands Of G. L. Thomasson,
Francis Armstrong, Wm. Jackson and James Bri-
an, containing 2lG Acres-sold for partition and
division among the hers-at-law of Robert Nicely,
deceased.
One tract of land lying on Doolttle Greek, ad-
joing lands of Robert Nesbitt, j. B. Moore and
| others, whereon the defendant formerly resided,
levied on as the property of II. NJ. Moore, at the
suit Of Stanhope Sadler.
S. C. YOUNGBLOOD, s.Y.D.
| Yorkville, May s. 1856.
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NOTICE.--I forewarn all persons from tra-
~ ding for NOTE signed by me, dated l4th
April, 1856, payable to Joseph Nevin for Sixty
FIVE Dollars, and deposited in the hands of More
land Mitchell, on certain conditions, which condi-
tions never were complied with Therefore, /
will not pay the same unless compelled by law.
ABLE BULINGER.
Mays 10 5t
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JOS. JOHNSON, JR.
RAIL ROAD HOTEL.
Ry JOHN R. NICHOLSON

VNIIE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends
Il and the public generally that his HOUSE,
known as the Railroad Hotel, opposite the Ches-
ter Depot, is still open for the reception of regu-
lar and transient boarders and the travelling pub.
lie; and that lie is making every exertion to de-
serve and secure n continuance of the kind and
liberal patronage which has been hitherto extend
cd to him. He fatters himself that every needed
arrangement has been made to promote the COM
fort of all who stop with him. His rooms are ai-
ry and well-furnshed, his servants are attentive
and obedient, and his table constantly supplied
with the best of the season, so that his friends
will not want any attention necessary to make
their sojourn pleasant and agreeable. His stables
are furnished with good hostlers and an abun-
dance of provender, and he is prepared Mt mo-
ments notice to supply his customers with private
conveyances of every Sort to any part of the sur
hding country.
n@. Boarders furnishing their own lodging will
be boarded at $40 per month.
He desires to return his acknowledgements to
the public for past favors, and solicts for the fu-
ture an equally liberal share of patronage
JOHN r. NICHOLSON.
march 20 - If
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Ygl11sneaI.

MARR1Ep-In this place, on Tuesday morning,
9th instant, by Rev. r. Y. Russell, Mr.. DANIEL
O'LEARY and Miss ANN R., daughter Of Thom-
as S. Pagan, Esq, all Of Yorkville:
On the 10th ultimo, by Rev. L. c. Hinton, Mr.
RICHARD WILKS, and Miss MARY E. B., eld-
est daughter of Joseph T. Tins, all of Chester
District.
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NOTICES.

Il WILL expose to public sale, at York Court
i House, on the FIRST MONDAY IN JUNE
next, BAY MARE, about twelve or thirteen
years of age, which Lpurchased of James Love
as sound property, but which has since proved to
be unsound at the time of purchase. have ten
dered back to him the said Mare, which he refu-
ses to take back. She will therefore be sold for
cash, to the highest bidder, at his risk at the
time stated above. j. II. WALKER.
May 10 At
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South Carolina,--- District

IN EQUITY.
Wylie and Motfatt rs. Joseph II. Wyic.-Pctition
to establish debt.
1T appearing to the satisfaction Of the CUmmis-
Il sioner, that Joseph II. Wylie, the defendant in
this case resides beyond the limits of this State:
1t is, therefore, Oh motion Of Hemphil Gaston
Solicitors for Petitioners, Ordered: that the said
Defendant do appear and plead, answer Or demur
to said petition within three months from the pub
lication Of this notice, otherwise, judgment pro
confesso will be entered against him.
JNO. L. MILLER, c. +. Y. u.
Feb 81 8 3m
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TOM BALLARD,
THE B ARBER.

Respectfully announces to the citizens of York
vile that he has opened shop one door South Of
the ENQUIRER OFFICE, and is prepared to ex-
ecute TONsORIAL OPERATIONS in the best
style Of the art. Having served his time under
that he can give satisfaction to the most fatidious
customer who will favor him with call. Con-
tracts by the month will be made with regular
customers.
April 3 IA 3m
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
South Carolina York District

NTHEREAS CYNTHIA WYLIE has applied to
w me for Letters of Administration, on all and
singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits
of THOMAS G. WYLIE, late Of the District afore
said, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next
Ordinarys Court for the said District to be holden
at York Court House on the 10Th day Of MAY
next, to shew cause if any, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 2Sth day Of
APRIL, in the year of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and ffty-six, and in the
eightieth year of American Independence.
j. NJ. ROSS, o. Y. D.
May 18 2t