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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28
Mortgage Sale.

DEFAULT having been made in the payment
- of Il certain mortgage, executed by John
Downing, to Ebenezer w. Barns, dated the fifth
day of April 1855, and recorded in the office OF the
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County, State of
Michigan, on the fifth day Of April, A. ID. 1855, at
o'clock A. NJ in book Of mortgages, on pages
Cos and COG, upon which mortgage there is claim
ed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum of
ffty-one dollars and fifty cents 1851 50) and no
suit or proceeding at law having been instituted
to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof. notice is hereby given that by
virtue of power of sale contained in said mort
gage, and pursuant to the statute in such case
made and provided the said mortgage will be fore
closed by sale at public auction, of the mortgage
ed premises therein described, to wit: The north
east quarter of the southeast quarter of section
number twenty-seven cen; also the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter of section num-
Der twenty-siX (26), all in township number eight
(S) north of range number fifteen (15) west, con-
tanning eighty (S0) acres be the same more or less.
situated in the county of Ottawa and State of
Michigan, at the Courthouse, in the village of
Grand Haven, in said county of Ottawa, on the
second day of June, A. ID. 1885, ut one o'clock in
the afternoon, to pay the sum due with interest and
costs. EBENEZER w. BARNS, Mortgagec,
Grand Haven, March |, 1856. I232 w13
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To Lumbernen.

lust printed and for sale, at the Times office, a
~ very neat and convenient table of sawlogs re-
dnced 10 hoard measurable calculations are cor
rect and reliable, and the size and shape convent
ent for use. ,,r - .lll,
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 trihing -
For Sale, d-.a
1OOOCORDS of Beech and Maple Wood, at
lUUU my dock, Smiths Bayou, opposite Bar
ber's mill 1896 IN 3 III. c. SMITH.
COAP, Crushed and Brown Sugars, and Coffee,
- in fact, full and complete assortment OF
Groceries are now to be had at GRIFFINs.
Nav g. SO.
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Boots & Shoes,

pRAIDS, Silk and Worsted, Linen Edgings, lat
- est styles, for sale at the store of
t.,. - FERRY g. WALLACE.
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- OTTAW A HOUSE,
SilcriR,s sale.

DY virtue of one execution issued out of the
ID Circuit Court, for the county of Ottawa, State
Of Michigan, dated the fourteenth day of April
1856, TO me directed and delivered against the
goods, chattels, lands and tenements of Heman
A. Benton, defendant have levied upon all the
right, title and interest of said Heman A. Ben
ton, of, in and to the following described land,
situated in the county of Ottawa and State of
Michigan. TO wit The southwest quarter of Sec
ton thirty three in township number seven north
of range number fourteen west, containing one
hundred and sixty acres, and the north fractional
half Of the northeast fractional quarter Of Sec
ton number four in township number six north
of range number fourteen west, containing eighty
one and seventy-two hundredths acres his said in
terest being an undivided one half of said lands,
all of which shall sell at public auction as the
law directs, at the courthouse, in the village of
Grand Haven, on Thursday the Goth day of May,
A. D. 1856, at one o'clock in the afternoon.
JOHN b. PARKS, Under Sheriff, acting as Sheriff
Grand Haven April IA, 1856. 1898 WI
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS :
At session Of the Probate Court for the county
of Ottawa, holden at the probate office, in Grand
Haven on Monday, the fifth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ffty-siX: Present, William Hathaway, Jr,
Judge of Probate. In the matter of the estate
of James w. Boyce.
ON reading and filing the petition, duly veri-
" fed of John Hare, representing the death of
said deceased, and praying that he may be APP
pointed administrator of the estate of said deceas-
ed: Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the
second day of June next at three o'clock in the
afternoon, be assigned for the hearing of said Pc
titon, and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate
required to appear at session of said court, then
to be holden at the probate office in the village of
Grand Haven, and show cause, if any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted And it is further ordered that said petit
TONER, John Hare, give notice to the persons inter-
ested in said estate, of the tendency of said petit
Al,
this order to be published in the Grand River
Times, a newspaper printed and circulating in the
county aforesaid, three successive weeks previous
TO said day of hearing T241 WI
WILLIAM HATHAWAY, Jr, Judge of Probate.
NJ. b. HOPKINS, Atty for Petitioner.
NOIORED Thibet Merino French Merino and
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

~ ROCERIES, a choice lot just received at
VI GRIFFIN's Drugstore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

GOLORED Thibet Merino, French Merino and
I ! all Wool Delans, just received by
F& W.
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New Medicines
CUTLER & WARTS

CUTLER & WARTS
REnow receiving from Propelers Pocahontas
n and Troy, the balance of their large and eX-
tensive Spring and Summer stock of Hardware,
Groceriers and Crockery, to which we invite the
attention of all those who wish to BUY goods at
very low prices.
Grand Haven, June 5, 1884.
lust received at Griffns, Goldfish, Mackerel,
81 Sporting Powder, do Rife, in half cans,
Schiedam Shapes, for medicinal use %,
Porter's Mold Candles, by box or h.,
Soda Crackers, Winter Lamp Oil,
Chicago No. / Soap, by the box or BAR
Dried Herring, first rate article,
Bazin's Extracts,
Crimean Musk, and variety OF
Perfumery.
Fresh Uvson. Green and Black Teas Brown and
White Sugars, by the barrel
Nav s. 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

HATS and Caps-the best assortment in town,
i J. and for the lowest prices at ALBEEs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

ELOUR and Meal on consignment-1O0 bbls. OF
Il Sweets Superfne Flour, Middlings and Corn
Meal at GRIFFINs Drugstore.
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nILS-10 bbls. Boiled and Raw Linseed and
" Winter Lamp Oils, at
GRIFFIN's Drugstore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

III ESS BEEF and PORK, Hams, Picked Beef
vi Tongues, in good order, at GRIFFIN's.
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TTOSIERY-Ladies and Misses cotton and cash
L l. mere Hose, and large assortment of Chit
drens Fancy IVorSted Stockings, at ALBEE's.
MANILA ROPE.-A large supply on hand at
WI W. ID. FOSTER & Cos.
Human Tifo SnxvaxV
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ADVER TISEM EN- T..
HELMBoLD's GENUINE PREPARATIONS.
III Ell Nj BOLD'S
Highly Concentrated Compound Fluid

Extract Buchu ~
L. a Certain, Safe, Effectual Remedy for 4
Diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, GraUel Dropsy
Weaknesses, Secret Diseases, Distractions, Fe-
male Complaints, and all diseases Of me Seruat
Dreams ,Uhether an MALE OR FEMALE
from whatever cause they may hare originated, and
no matter hOw long standing
This popular and specific remedy is now offered
10 the afflicted. and guaranteed to cure all the
above complaints. 1t searches out the very roots
of the diseases driving out all the diseased nnids
of the body, thus removing the cause and render
NO CERTAIN AND PERMANENT.
This medicine allays pain and Inflammation,
which other remedies invariably cause and can
be taken with less trouble and expense to patients.
This infallbe remedy has saved thousands upon
thousands from the hands of
MERCILESS QUACKS,
if not from premature graves. In cases of infec-
ton the Compound Bcuhu is the only article wor-
thy of the least confidence of the afflicted in per-
forming
II contains no narcotic, mercury, or other injuri-
Gus drug, but is a purely vegetable composition. 1t
is very agreeable TO the taste, creates no perceptl-
bic odor and may be taken by persons OF either
sex without hindrance from business or medical
advice as plain directions for use accompany the
medicine Reader, if you have any of the above
complaints, do not neglect them,
! DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
With this medicine you can cure YOURSELF and
thus prevent all exposure.
Truth Must and Will Prevail.
This medicine speedily and etfectually cures the
most virulent form of secret diseases, and eradi-
Gates every particle of the infectious matter from
the system restoring the patient to HEALTH ana
PURITY. And as medicine which must dement,
every body, from the simply delicate to the conin
ed and despairing invalid, no equal is to be found,
it acting both as ,,,,,
CURE AND PREVENTIVE
of any of the above ailments.
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Attacl,ll,rnt Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that warrant of at
~ tachment has been issued from the office of
Grosvenor Reed, Esq, Circuit Court Commissioner
for the county of Ottawa, Michigan, against the
Michigan, at the mouth of Muskegon River, in
said county, vessel used in navigating the waters
of the State of Michigan, John Sinclair being her
last commander.
This is, therefore, to require all persons who
claim to have any demands against said schooner,
her tackle, apparel or furniture under the provis-
ions of chapter 122 of the revised statutes, ent-
tied of proceedings for the collection of demands
against ships, boats and vessels to deliver an ac-
count of their respective claims and demands to
me, within three months from the first publication
of this notice, their remedy against said schoon
er will be forfeited, as said schooner, her tackle
apparel and furniture, will be sold for the pay
ment of the claims against her, unless the owner
consgnee or commander thereof or some person
Interested therein, appear and discharge said war
ant according TO law, within three months from
he first publication thereof and il is ordered
hat this notice be published in the Grand River
Times, newspaper published at Grand Haven i'm
said county of Ottawa, once in each week, for
twelve successive weeks.
GRosvENoR REED, Circuit Court Commission
er for Ottawa County.
MOSES b. HOPKINS, Atty
March 26, 1856. l3w 236
NOTICE is hereby given that have issued a
~ warrant in favor Of w. ii. Parks for the sum
of eight dollars, against the steamer Agoma she
Delng Doat navigating the waters or Michigan her
tackle, apparel and furniture, of the port Of Mus
kegon, commanded by Commanders name not
known her last commander, which, said warrant,
has been returned duly served. All persons who
claim TO have any demands against said steam
boat Algoma. her tackle, apparel or furniture I'M
der the provision Of chapter 100, title "a of the
revised statutes Of 1916, and the acts amending
the same, are hereby notified to deliver an account
of their respective claims to me- at my office, in
the township of Allendale within three months
from the first publication of this notice, the
remedy against said steamboat will be forfeited !;
that said steamboat Algoma, her tackle, apparel
and furniture will be sold for the payment of the
claims against it unless the owner, consignee or
commander thereof, or some person interested
therein appear and discharge said warrant accord-
ing to law, in three months from the first publica
ton of This notice.
Dated this oath day of March, 1856.
GRosvENoR REED, Circuit Court Commission
er, of Ottawa County. 1887 wig
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-14

H2056.-A cotemporary turns his vision
to the future, and through the misty distance
Of two hundred years sees and describes the
following
Scene.-House of citizen of New York
Time-A.D ID 2056. A telegraphic message
has been sent to the servant, who presents
himself at the window in a balloon.
Master.-John, 60 TO South America and
tell Mr. johnson that shall be happy to have
him sup with me this evening. Never mind
your coat, go right away.
In FIVE minutes John returns.
John-Mr. johnson says he will come; he
is obliged to 60 to the North Pole for a mo
ment. and will call here when he comes back.
Master-Very well, John; now you may
wind up the machine for setting the table,
and telegraph to my wife that Nj johnson
will be here presently. After that, John, you
may dust cut my balloon. / have an hp-
pointment in London at IL o'clock
John disappears to execute these orders,
while his master steps down to the West In
dies TO get fresh orange
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By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.


SUPERIOR CABIrET FURNITURE,
- French Plate Mirrors, Sple endid French,
India and Saxon China Service, Silver. pla.
ted Ware, Elegant GILT and Plated Table
and Liquors.-On FRIDAY MORNING, Apr
18th, commencing at 10 O'Clock, I shall sell, at
the residence Of the late Russian Minister, A. de
Bodisco, Second street, Georgetown, all his
perior Furniture and Household Effects, consist
Ing, In part, Of
Handsome silk damask- covered Sofas, Arm, Par
lor and Fancy Chairs
Rosewood Sofa and Chairs, style Of Louis XIV.
Velvet covered Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Reception
Pair Of elegant Painted Glass olding Screens
Large FIench-plate Mirrors, in he-vy carved
mahogany frames
Elegant Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres
Marble top and Gilt Centre Tables
Side and Fancy Tables
Morocco and Damask-covered Divans and Loun-
Splendid Mantel Timepieces, in gilt and br ME,
with Cardelabras and Ornaments, &c.
Porphyre Vases, Candlesticks, snd other Orna
ments
Magnificent French China Dinner Service, for 36
Elegant Dessert Service Of French China, beat
tifully decorated, each plate containing
view Of some prominent scene in st. Peters
burgh
Beautifully decorated French, Saxon, and India
China Tea and Dessert Sets
English Plated Dinner and Tea Service
Rich set Of Crystal t-slass Ware
Splendid Table Ornaments, in gilt and silver
plate, with plateaus, &c.
Superior Mahogany mirror front Wardrobes
Mahogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing
Chairs. Screens
Large and Elegant Psyche Glass, in heavy carved
frame and Pillars
Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads
Wardrobes and Bureaus
Washstands and Toilet Sets
We've Bruss Is and three ply Carpets
Silk and Damask Curtains
Shades, COrnice, &c
Mahogany Arm and Chamber ChaiIs, Tables, &C
Large lot Of superior Copper Cooking Utensils
Silver. plated Carriage Harness
Also, at 4 o'clock
A large variety OF rare and choice Wines and
Liquors, comprising
Madsiras, Sherries, Champagnes, Hook
Old Port, Clarct, French CogIac, Brown Stout
Annisete, Curacao, Holland Gin, &c.
Some Of which have been IN cellar for thirty
years
Terms $50 and under cash over that sum
credit Of 60 and 90 days for satisfactorily en-
dorsed notes, bearing interest.
P. The house will be open for visitors on
the day preceding the sale.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
mar 3l-eo&ds Auctioneer.
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AN INDoMTrABLK Some six years since,
says the Buffalo Advertiser, a young man
from the town Of Hamburg came to this ciSy
in search Of employment, and not finding any.
thing better, engaged himself as a canal dri-
YER, which business he prosecuted faithfully
for two years; at the end of which time aspi-
ring little higher, he procured a situation
as teamster at one of our brick yards, and for
about year was actively engaged in hauling
brick around the city. During this time, it
is not to be supposed that he was idle, or that
his mind dwelt only upon horses and bricks,
for shortly after we hear Of him entering one
Of our High Schools, and in a very short time
after emerging with the highest honers Next
we hear of him as Principal of q very respec-
table Academy at Clarksville; again, he has
taken TO reading law, and varies its tedious
ness during the winter, by attending to the
duties as Professor of Vocal Music, at the
Hudson River Institute at Clayerack, and
within the last month we find MIN gradua-
ting at the Law School at Albany, and ad-
mitted a member of the bar of that city.
The name of the young man is 0rrin L. Alb
bott
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Texas STYLE of Speaking,
SrYLR-Proper words In proper plas

SrfLK-froper words In proper placss.-Swift.
All the world in Texas knows Old King. as
he is called, 9 sort Of Daniel Lambert Of N an
weighing bis $50 lbs, full Of jokes and hospi-
tality. renowned for his "Seditions" in his
new house, and whose only trouble in the
money line is his "costive" gals, as he terms
them. He once owed man a just debt which
he refused TO pay, when due, in silver, but
he had made his creditor tender of a bank
bill, which was refused-suit brought, judg-
ment obtained, and property levied on Hear
him in his own ''Goverential'' language
Now Squire Spore, if you owed a man a jist
debt, and was to make him a tender of
blank bill, which he refuses to accept, and he
fetches suit and gifts a Judgment, and the
Sheriff was to level writ Of execration on
your truck, what would you do in such a case2"
Don't know, Colonel" said the Squire, s'it
would depend on circumstances !" "Well,'
replies old King, 'Ill tell you what I'll do
if that varmint sells my truck, d-n me If
don make q sacrament of him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-14

PLURALITY OF WORLDS Prof. Agassiz be-
lieyes tt at there is internal evidence that the
organic beings Of this globe form by themselves
a complete system, which does not admit CT
the supposition that there are other members
of the system living elsewhere; and any ana;
on the same nlsn of org rganilation.-Ezehan
SIR David Brewster and others have pre-
,ented like views; but inasmuch as Britain
nossesses a miIder climate than the State of
Ssw York, although situated from IA to 20
degrees further north, and this by a cause
lths Gulf stream) which could never have
been found out by theori1ing, so there may be
In other planets peculiar conditions of which
We are entirely ignorant 1t therefore has
appeared to us that the speculations Of DIR.
Chalmers, Brewster, and other men Of science,
relating to the planets being Inhabited, may
be set down as q kind of poetiesl efusions,--
Seisatsfs Amerieaz.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
A N UNDIVIDED INTEREST In THE
"A National Hotel, Washington, at Public

"A National Hotel, Washington, at Psblic
Sale.--By authority O, a
deed Of trust and by direction Of the cest trust
the subscribers will sell 1t auction, at the auction
store OF G. Mcclure, Washington, on THURS
DAY, the 10th day Of A pril next, at IL o'clock m
eight undivided three hundred and fifteen parts,
the whole into three hundred and fifteen equal
parts, being divided of and in all and singular
the lots OF ground In Washington, in the District
Of Columbia, marked and known on the plat
thereof as lots numbered 8, 9, 10, II, 12, and 13
In square numbered 49l, and all that part Of lot
number "A, in said square, adjoining said lot
number 3, fronting twenty feet on north street,
and running back at right angles with said street
north the full depth Of said lot IA, with the i'm
proven ents thereon, being the establishment
known as the National Hotel, now In the occu
pancy Of VIM. Guy.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash I; and the resi-
due In six, twelve, and eighteen months from the
day OF sale for which notes belriDg interest with
a lien on the premises, will be taken
Conveyanr es at the cost Of the purchaser.
The property will be resold at the purchasers s
risk and cost on ten days notice II the terms Of
sale be no. complied with within three days from
the day Of sale.
RICHARD WALLACH, }r..
JOHN III. SAUNDERS, Ae'
ap2-eo&ds J. G. MCGUIRE, Auct.
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PRIMERS PRovERBs.-Never inquire thou
Of the Editor the news, fer behold it is his bu-
siness, at the appointed time, to give it unto
thee without asking. 1t is not fit that thou
shouldst ask him who is the author of an ar
ticle, for his duty requires him to keep such
things to himself.
When thou dost enter his office, take heed
unto thyself that thou dost not look at what
NAV be laying open for that is not meet in
the sight of good breeding. Neither examine
thou the proof sheet, for it is not ready to
meet thine eye, that thou mayst understand it.
Prefer thine own city paper to any other,
and subscribe for it Immediately. Pay in ad
vance, and it shall be we'll with thee and thy
little ones.
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ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.
ERAME HI u z AND LOT on THE
Il Island ut Auction On WEDNESDAY,
the 18th instant, shall sell in front Of the prem.
ises, at o'clk m, part OF Lot No. 3, In square
No 5o7 having front Of 33 feet on South +, be-
tween 90 and AZ streets west, running back 1C0
feet, with the Improvements, which are a CORD
Frame House, with three rooms and kitchen, &c.
Terms at the sale. A. GREEN, Auct.
apS-d
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MR. WILLIAM PALMER,
Professor Of Singing and the Flute,

DEGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS
- Of Washington that he proposes establishing
SINGING GLASSES for Two, three or four pu-
pills, whereby each voice will be properly eI-
amined, and separately cultivated, according to
its quality, which could not be done, consistent
ly. with Simultaneous teaching-as Sopranos,
Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require
widely different training. The same care is he
cessaly with male voices, VIZ: Tenor, Baritone
vanced to sing by themselves they will then be
tau ght to take their respective parts In Duets,
Tfios, or Quartetts.
Terms per Quarter: $40 for each Pupi, II Only
tx,o nm D,}s one bour will be devoted, and an extra
half hour for every additional pupil $50 per
quarter for separate pupils. .
an ST Isl Pennsylvania avenue
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A PosER.-An artist who had been en-
ployed to construct an angel, for the spire of
a church in neighboring town, finished the
work with pair Of shoes on Some one an,
dertook to point out the error to him, ard
asked, {. Who ever saw an angel with brogans
on 2" The artist regarded the work for
moment, with an air of modification, but re-
covering himself, rejoined, Z" You may te
right, but who ever saw one without -D@'
fast Jour.
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SJNGER,S
Improved Sewing Machines.

To which was granted the hiSnest award Oh
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict of Superiority.
THE IMPROVEMENT IN THIS MA
L chine has simpliaed them in many respects,
and they are capable Of executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly In any given time
They are without question the only Machines ca
pabIe Of sewing every variety Of goods perfeet a
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
Of nsedle and thread In such a manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will md
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely to
get ont Of order.
We have machines with guages attached, for
binding hats, car fonts, gaiters, &c.
SIX, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &C, constantly
on hand, al the lowest rates.
Persons desirous 0. information regarding Sew.
Ing Machines will please address
I. NJ. SINGER q CO,
los Baltimore street, Baltimore.
N.B-ws are prepared to exchange these ma
chimes FOR old machines Of any kind Terms lib
sraI Persons who have been Induced to purchase
Inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will nnd this benefit indeed.
mar l0-u