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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, NOV. 20, 1856.
GRAND HAVEN. MICHIGAN.


BUSINESS AND TRADE.-The present fall
has been and still continues an extremely pro-
pitious season to our merchants, mechanics,
and boat owners, in way of business. So
much so to the mercantile interests, that some
of our leading traders who went to New
York early in the season, and purchased, as
they supposed, an ample stock for their fall
and winter trade have been compelled by
liberal patronage, and sales unprecedentedly
large and numerous, to order an aditionalsup-
ply of goods to meet the wants of customers,
and though money is beginning to be a little
slight" sufficient is ahoat to prevent any Sc
rious embarrassment on the part of business
men.
Our mechanics are about closing season
of unusually lucrative employment, having
enjoyed an abundance of business, high
wages, and ready pay, and the Improvements
by way of additions and general fitting up
Of the beautiful mansions of our most oppu-
lent and substantial citizens, display the
handicraft of thorough and efficient artisans,
and add greatly to the rapidly improving ap-
pearance of our village.
The Washington House, never, in its
palmiest days, received a more liberal patron
age than is now enjoyed by its accommodating
and gentlemanly proprietors, the LEGeAr
Brothers-a compliment well deserved, and
meritedly bestowed.
The Hardware Establishment of Mr..
Metz in the large building opposite the drug
store of H. GRIFFIN 81 Co., is receiving de-
served attention from our citizens and Others
who have long felt the necessity of an enter
prise of the kind in our midst. ANY article
manufactured of tin, copper, or sheet iron, for
domestic use, can be obtained at the shortest
notice, and at prices to suit the times.
Our friend WEBSTER of jewelry noteriety,
is actually becoming more jovial, and no less
corpulent in view of the surprising patronage
with which the ladies and gents are constant
ly favoring him.
These two new enterprises meet with mer-
tied encouragement at the hands of our citi-
zens.
As the season of navi cation draws to a
close the price of freights advances to high
figure, and whenever weather permits, full
canvass swells to the breeze, and rapid tran
sit is effected from port to port; and although
the present fall has been one of unusual
storms and tempests, yet business has been
remuuerative, and the advance in the price
of lumber has made holders anxious to OBJ
tain means OF transportation, even at the
highest rates of freight.
We have not yet heard the whistle of the
locomotive or the rumbling of cars on the
Detroit q Milwaukee Railroad; but are in
formed that the work thereon is progressing
finely, and that our neighbors of Grand Rap.
ids can almost see the smoke in the distance
made by the iron horse in his rapid descent to
the valley city. We wait patiently his paw
ing in the valley hitherward, knowing that
his arrival will usher in new era to the al
ready rapidly increasing trade and commerce
OF our prosperous county.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

A REMARKABLE FAMILY.-There is now
living in Bourbon county, KY, family con-
sisting of a man and wife, with six sons and
three daughters, the shortest of whom is 6
feet inches, and the tallest feet / inches /;
the lightest weighs 160 pounds, and the
heaviest 296. The total height of the elev-
en- persons is 20 feet inches; total weight,
2,29s pounds; and total age, 557 years.
Several of the grandchildren are over 81
feet and still growing.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26
re" We have received Godevs Lady's

Eg- We have received Godeys Ladys
Book, unrivaled in beauty and excellence
among the whole catalogue of Magazines,
for December. Any one who would like to
subscribe-all ladies, especially, ought to do
SOS requested to hand us 50, at which
price, cheap as it is, we will procure for them
copy of this splendid work for the ensuing
wear.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

MELANCHOLY CAsUALTY.-The dwelling
of HARLEY BEMENT, Esq, at Georgetown,
caught fire in his absence on Tuesday the
18th inst, and burned to the ground. And
melancholy to relate, Mrs. BEMENr, while in
the act Of rescuing their household goods
from the devouring element, became sufoca-
ted by the smoke and flames, and was burn
ed to death.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26
Notice of Copartnership.

THE undersigned have this day formed CO.
l. partnership for the purpose of doing gener-
al Mercantile Forwarding and Commission bust
ness under the firm and name of Luther & Hns-
dale at the store recently occupied by Geo. Luther
g. Co. GEORGE LUTHER,
NORMAN HINsDALE.
Lamont Aug. 10, 1856.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

Eg" The November number of Lesie's
New York Journal has arrived. 1t is liter
ally crowded with instructive and amusing
matter. Will not some one get up club for
the Journal, and also Leslie's Gazette of
Fashion?
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

Eg" Mr. LEGeAT, Clerk of the propeller
Otta~a, very generously supplies us with the
latest Chicago and New York papers. To
this source we are indebted for the news sew
eral DAYS in advance of the mail
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

A BIT OF RoMANcE.-A young married
pair arrived in the city, says the Albany
Knickerbocker, yesterday from Buffalo, whose
departure from that place was attended with a
scene whose unpleasantness was aggravated
by its publicity. The bride is the daughter
of a wealthy and aristocratic merchant of
Buffalo, and one Of the most lovely and ac-
complished of that city, where loneliness and
accomplishments seem natural TO their SEX
The husband is very respectable young
gentleman, every way, save in wealth, an
equal to the lady. The marriage, being op-
posed by the lady's father, was privately SOL
emnized by a clergyman yesterday morning,
and the bridal party had just arrived at the
railroad depot to take passage for New York,
when they were overtaken by the brother of
the bride, who did not know of their mar
riage, and was led to believe that his sister
had sacrificed herself A rencontre ensued
between him and the husband, during which
he (the brother) drew pistol. 1t was imme-
diately taken from him and fired in the air
by the groomsman, who was in attendance,
and the parties separated by him and an
other gentleman. The husband then claim
ed an explanation with the brother, exhibit
ed the marriage certificate, and at once reliev-
ed his fears. The brother then ran to the
father, who fastened to the cars, read the GER
tiicate, and after fretting little, gave his
blessing to the happy pair, and got ashore
Just as the last bell rung.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

KANsAs.-The best evidence that Cover
nor Geary is doing about right in Kansas IS,
that neither the pro-slavery nor the anti
slavery party is pleased with him. He has
repealed the invaders alike from the South
and the North; he has suppressed border and
internal disturbances; he has arrested all OBJ
noxious offenders upon whom he could place
the hand of the law; and he has command
ed obedience. This is much to accomplish
within two months. But it shows what can
be accomplished by the will of a single man.
1t exhibits the difference between energy and
imbecilty-the imbecility of the predecessor
of Governor Geary.
That there will be a contest as to whether
slavery shall or shall not exist in Kansas, we
do not doubt. 1t will, however, be contest
of the people Of Kansas, to be determined
solely by them. 1t can be determined by no
other power. We trust, now, that the Sen
ate bill of the last session known as the
Toomb's billy will be taken up and speedily
passed when Congress shall come together.
That is fair and just measure, designed to
protect, and which will protect, the legal vo-
tiers of Kansas in their rights under the or
ganic law
We are sure the democratic party of both
houses will be ready to put this bill through
1t is the measure with which Mr.. Hale, of
New Hampshire, could find little or no fault
What will the black republicans do with it
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

Observation-Disclosures of immigrants ar
rived at New York this year, to October goth,
1875. To same period last year. 49,
1870.
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Rap, rap!
"Wh-a-tp
Rap, rap!
"Good God How many"
RAP, RAP!
The wife swooned, and the husband when
last seen, was walking on the Jersey fats
10 this day the lady processes to disbelieve
N. Y. Daily Despatch.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26


Two RAPs TOO FEw-A gentleman some
what advanced in life, who was the other
part of a strong minded lady, had great faith
in Spiritualism. His wife openly poclaimed
her infdelity, and with the consistency which
often forms part of the female character,
for a long time refused to be convinced of her
errors through test. or experiment. AT last
the persuasions of the husband induced from
her promise to make one of circle at the
dition, however, that she should precede her
husband in entering the house, and that
nothing should be said or done by him which
should disclose to the "mejum the fact that
any connection existed between them.
The wife on entering found two gentlemen
in waiting and the aforesaid medium. Soon
after this the husband came in and circle
was formed, the lady of course taking prece-
dence over the others. She ascertained that
a spirit was present who would communicate
with her, and was desired to ask any test
question which she might think proper
After being informed that she must put her
questions SO as to have them answered affirm
atively by three raps, or negatively by one rap,
she questioned as follows:
Am | marriedw
Rap, rap, rap
Have ever been married but once?''
Rap.
"How long have been married9"
Rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rapw-
{" Eight years." said the medium.
"Have l chldren!"
Rap, rap rap!
SHOW many?"
Rap, rap, rap, rap! ("Four,") said the
medium.
The lady was somewhat startled at the
correctness of these answers, and freely con-
fessed it. With radient face the husband
then braced in" and asked the following
test questions:
cam | married p
Rap, rap, rap!
How long have been married."
Rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap, rap!
"Strange coincidenceW murmured the
medium.
"Have l childred ?"
Rap, rap, rap!
" How many y
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26

NO MATTER whether Buchan-
an or Fremont is elected Presl
dent, one thing Is CERTAIN.
viz:
That q large stock of the best
quality of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals and Surgical lnstru-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26
A New MARKET FOR OUR BREADsTUFTs

A New MARKET FOR OUR BREADsTUFTs.
Within the last two weeks two cargoes of
breadstuffs have been shipped from Charles
ton, S. c., to Spanish ports. These ship
ments-a contemporary remarks-are not
only noticeable as evidencies of the expand
ing enterprise and increasing grain traffic and
culture of the southern States of the Union,
but for the indications they furnish of the
markets whittier they tend. Spain and Por-
tugal have both hitherto been large expor-
tiers of breadstuffs, annually sending from
their shores an estimated aggregate of 4,O0O,-
900 bushels. The change has therefore,
very naturally excited comment; and when
it is considered that the shipments from
Charleston are but samples Of similar move
ments in other ports of our Atlantic sea-
board, anticipations are very naturally excl
ted of another and perhaps permanent mar
ket for our immense surplus grain products.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-11-26
Dissolution Notice.

TINE copartnership heretofore existing under
l. the name of Becker, Ranney Spoon, is this
day mutually dissolved.
The accounts, and all business matters of the
late firm, will be adjusted by Becker, Spoon &
Brother. BECKER, RANNEY & Spoon.
Grand Haven, Nov 26, 1856. [267 w4
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-11
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PROPOSALS..
navy DEpA.RrnxNr,

S. NAVY DEPARTMENT, ..-s...e7
Bureau nf Yards and Docks, September "a, 1856.
6aEKEED PROPOSALS FOR EACH CLASS Sc
- paatey endorsed Proposals for Class No lname the
class the yard at ane the ara will be recesv-
ed Office until the 2'th October next for
furnishing and delivering the several navyards named
the and articles embraced in the following cssses
and which are particularly described in printed schedules
which will be furnished application and sent by mail
if requested to to offer to contract for
anv or all the classes named therein by the
Of the navy yards for the classes for the yards a
der their command by the navy agent nearest thereto
the bureau, for any all the yards .
In case bidders desire the commandments navyagents
to send them schedules by mail it will be in
der to insure their transmission that they should enclose
their application postage stamps as the law requires all
postage to be prepaid. -. ,
Bidders are hereby cautioned and particularly notified
that their be in the form hereinafter prescribed
and be mailed in reach their destination before the
time expires for receiving them; no d sO@ be eo"sss
Uich sL receiced Gtte the period stated, md mO ac
ance sciA be mule for futures T tile na'y -.
To guard against offers being opened before the time
pointed bidders requested to endorse the envelope
above the address, and draw line under the
thus Proposals tor Class No. name tile Glass; for the
Nauy-yard at (nane the yard.
To The Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks Wash
ington, D. G..
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FORM OF OFFER.

(Here date the 0teT.)
l. there insert the nancy of (name the town in the State
of name the tate hereby offer furnish under your ad
vertsement dated lutte Of adOersemen and subject to all
the requirements of the same and Of the printed schedule
which it refers, all the articles embraced in Glass No.
hume the Glass; for the navyyard at (neme the yufd ac-
cording to said schedule ere paste the printed class
from the schedule and opposite each article set the price, ond
ca,ry out the amount tile columns dollars and CENTS
and foot up tile aggregate umout Of tue bid for the Glass;
amounting to (here aorite tie amount ~ aoo,ds) -
qired b. the SCHEDULE or supply under the classes mis-
ceaneous by nonresident Of the place of delivery and
should my offer be accepted the contract may be
prepared and the at (nd'e tile dyen)
for signatures and certificate
(Liere THE bidder to sign bis nanae.)
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FORM OF GUARANTEE.

The undersigned name Of guaraoor Of name TIE tos0"]
and State (nanle tile te and narae vt second y"ara-
the tader or 6iders) will if his Tor herl offer above be
accepted contract with the United States within
fifteen DAYS after the of notice. through the post Office
of the acceptance his their offers before mentioned
Witness ISiyndture Of guarantor
certify that the tile yuaran rS
arc known to me good and responsible gaIanors I'D
this cuse iSiynata,el
To be signed by the district judge district attorney col
lector person known to the bureau t."
be- responsible.
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TAKE WARNING.

IAhE WARNING.
fOR The PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HIS STORE
the subscriber has removed three doors South Of his
od LOCATION to the building formerly occupied by
rose and at present by Messrs Booker Cole in conpec
his friends and patrons ~ ""' epon
o In new Of placing entire stock in for the
season. he Offers his goods consist
ing Cassimers vestings Clothing and
every variety and syls prime cost for cash
50 small advance to punctua customerx -
ne most earnestly requests those indebted to him. (some
OF whom seem to forget hehas any for money
ana settle their notes and accounts before anoher
Court arrives, and eblige ? = -'o.'e'
e.-s 49, ~, ISAAC PROCTOR. ,ss d
sRs,.;, y.,.sa,,,,..,.-, Merchant Tailor.
'-s"' "u9 ~ 1870 '711swtf
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OF NORTH.CAROLINA

~ County.-In Equity.-Barbala Brey Vs.
BrOwn Executor the Estate of Irwin Bney the Court
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction rsdeu,
that James A. Brown the defendant, is no. hcaon
this State; 1t is ordered by the Court that ps star
dard for the said James A. Brown to make ms the
pearancc at the next term Of this Court 10 DC in %
Court House in Greenve, on the hrst s 10 hi s'
heard accordingly. ,..a.o- in Equity ~
Pitt County. GOOLD hoi 1I1sl-wt"
sSerE 28, 1885,
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FLENDID CIGARs.-5o,oOo CIGARS OF VA
,aHus brands in store and for sale very low at
ma % want good cigar at small price be sure to give
.. 80. - PESgUD 4 GATLING.
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Office r. & q. II. II. Co,

VISITORS TO THE NURTH.CAROllNA oi Rail-
Fair will be carried over the Raleigh Gas ,,;eEs
road and returned, for the price of single ticket @
for exhibition will be transported free Of charge e excel one
cases where they to be exhibited for pay. om rsp
sample of the same article belonging to the same
will be transported free. .,ntbe
Visitors and articles for exhibition will be car''ea
same terms to the Henderson Fair ury,dou
special Freight Train will be sent from Tr,scu,e
Raleigh, on such day the Chairman OF tne 81 articles
Committee shall designate, for the Transportation
to the N. &. State Fair; and Exhibitors are i NAV
quested to be ready for the train, as otherwise 'p
disappointed in reaching the Fair in time. ,r.;Ds
No freight will be allowed on the passenger ""'''
By order Of the Board Of Directors p,ssdeut
'sza K. A. HAMILTON, fres%I.0
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LOOK AT THIS.

LUX AT THIS.
LII THOSE INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF BECK
"A with Clayton, to l. Beckwith alone, either by
note account will please and settle their accounts
on or before the first of September determined
change mode of business, and sell only for cash. All
accounts and notes that not settled by the first of Sep
tember will be placed in the hands Attorney for COL
lection. w.
Come one, come all that want to buy cheap dry goods
and groceries for determined sell from this time
for small profits and for cash only.
BECKW1TH & CLAYTON
haIeigh, July 49, 1885. 6S-swtf.
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Public 62.1

,-.. -. . Public So. ..
AN ACT to extend the jurisdiction Of the corporation of
the City of Washington the lower Eastern Branch
of Navyyad bridge and to regulate travel upon the up
per Eastern Branch, Bennngs bridge and for other
purposes
Belt enacted by the Senate and House Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
That the bounds of the corporation of the City of Washing
ton, be- and the hereby, extended far to
comprehend the lower Eastern Branch Navyyard bridge
end the said corporation hereby adopt rules
and regulations the safety and security of property and
Of the persons crossing the said bridge
SEC And be itfurthsr enacted That it shall not be
lawful for persons to ride drive lead any
horse mule other animal the wooden part of the
upper Eastern Branch Benning bridge at aster gait
than walk to discharge any gun other re-arm I'm
or under the said bridge, om the causeway leading
thereto and all violating either Of the provisions
Of section shall forfeit and pay for each and everg such
offence, penalty Of not more than less then five
dollars to be recovered in the Of the United States
before any magstr of the county Of Washington and
District of Columbia the money when collected be han
ded over to the levy count and by them applied such
pairs and Improvements of the road leading the bridge
as from time to time may be reqired -
Approved April lS, 1885, s.- s...--- u
Trn
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WILLIAM A. ALLEN.

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Practices in the Courts of Wake Granville and Franklin
All business conded to him shall have his prompt aeu
ton. His Post-ofice is Rogers Store, Wake Co. N. C.
May 20, 1856. 45-w&swly
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1Puhlic 81.


AN AT to authorize protection TO be gwen TO citizens OF
the United STATES VINO may dse9;er dePoSes OF g'ano
Be 1t enacted ov the SENATE and House OF Representative
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
That when any citizen citizens OF the United States may
have discovered or shall hereafter discover deposit of
gnano on any island rock, or key not within the law u
sdcon OF any other government and not occupied by tue
citizens of other and shall take peaceabe
POSSESSION thereof and occupy the said island rock
or KEY the discretion o. the President of the Uni
ted States be deed apperta ming to the United
st s: Provided however, That notice be given by such
dis discoveries practicable TO the State
Department OF the United Mates such Sc0very,
on and possession, verved by affidavit des lbng said
s!and lock key and the latitude and long Jude here
may be, and showing that such session
wastaken in the of The On led States and that salts
fcury evidence be flu nshed 10 h State Del mcnt that
such island rock, KEY the time of the dis
cvey there or of the taking possession and occupation
thereof by The ella mans in the session or occupation Of
any DINER OF oi Inc citizens OF any DINER gov
velnment
q ASd be it further enacted That the dscoverer or
or his or their assigns being crizens OF the
United States may be allowed at the pleasure OF Congress-
the exclusive right OF occP, SAID island rocks or keys
for the p"p6se OF obtaining sad guano and OF selling and
delivering the same to citizens OF the United States the
purpose OF oeng ased theren ana NAV DC ailowed 10
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Sea Shore Hotel For Sale.

WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT
w the Court House in Smthvile Monday the 18th
day OF October next the water lots with the improvements
thereon, in the town of Smithve known as lots Nos 90
and ~ On said lots is build ng nearly completed about
10 1T long by Az wide, intended for Hotel 1t has three
buildings front directly the Bay. commanding fine
view of the beautiful harbor of mithvlle and
ulness of Smve and its easy access by rail road and
steamboats, it is evident that little enterprise only is need
ed t" make one of the most fashionable watering places
in the South
Terms made known at sale.
For futher information apply the the subscriber at Smith
vile, N. C.. SAM'L LANGDON
Exr of s. b. Everett
H.,
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Raleigh, July 25, 1856.

lNLERk WANTED.-AN EFFICIENT BUSlNtSs
~ man will fnd employment Clerk in the Post VI
nee at Raleigh, NC He must write good business hana
and come well recommended
w. WHITE Pm
September 2, 1856. s6-t
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Law COpartnership.
MILLER AND ROGERS,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW,
RALEIGH, n. G.
Will attend promptly to all business entrusted to them
ID. w. MILLER, II RoGEp-
october 70, 1894. 66--tf