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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02

SUDDEN DEArH.-An old gentleman near
ly seventy years of age, named Grady, living
at the mouth of the river, retired in apparent
health, on Monday night last, and on the fol-
lowing morning was found dead in bed, tie
cause of so sudden demise is not known.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02
Eg- We beg leave to cali the attention Of

ES- We beg leave to cali the attention Of
our readers to the advertisements of FOSTER.
d Co., Hardware dealers, Grand Rapids.
Farmers and others visiting Grand Rapids
Will be interested by paying visit to this
establishment, and if in want of any arti-
Gle in that line of business, it can there be
purchased at price that can not fail to please.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02

Why is the prevailing style of hoped
dresses like blacksmith's apron9
Answer--Because they keep of the sparks.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02

Ey- Our book table is graced with Har-
per's Magazine and Story Book, for April
gems Of the beautiful and interesting.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02
ATTENTION, MECHANICS
Work and the Money Readv!!

THE undersigned will meet at the residence of
Il VIM. Hathaway Jr., on Saturday the 18th day
of April next, at o'clock p NJ, for the purpose
of letting the job of building School House, in
school district No. 2, of the township of Crockery
The site of said house is three fourths of mile
West from the residence of VIM. Hathaway, Jr.
Size OF house, 26 by SO feet, inside specifications
given at the time of letting.
Give us call, then, as it will be a good job, and,
the cash ready.
S. S. SLATER, J
Ii. ID. SCOTT.
Crockery, March 81, 1856 1886 VIZ
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02

school and consider the influence that pion-
eersd the good work, let them ever be ready
to render honor to whom honor is due.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-04-02
Notice of Commissioners Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to all persons holding
notes; or other evidences of Indebtedness against
the estate of Peter McNif, late of jackson county,
Michigan, deceased, that G. w. Woodward anu
James G. Orvis being appointed commissioners 10y
said estate, do therefore appoint the seventeenth
day of May next ensuing, at the office OF ". W.
Woodward, in Wright, to adjust all claims prougnt
against said estate. All persons having caims as
above are therefore hereby requested 10 prlhS
them forward for examination on that DAY;
Signed at Wright, this 10Th day of March, A. u.
1856.
Commissioners, CIV i.w. w g cnHIs,
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Notice.
For Sale.

1O00CORDS of Beech and Maple Wood, at
lVOV my dock, Smiths Bayou, opposite Bar
)ers mill. l236 m 81 III. e. SMITH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

a GOTHIC COTTAGE "A colored gentlem an
who has made a few thousand dollars either
in the shaving or blacking business, we are
not certain which, purchased him a lot of
land in one of the cities adjoining Boston, and
applied 10 an architect near his location to
mako him plan Of Gothic cottage with all
the modern improvements, to be called Lilly
Pond Lodge. Accordingly the plan was drawn,
and submitted to the inspection of the Z" re-
tired merchant" He shook his head with
some dissatisfaction.
cit am all VERY pretty said he, - de
barrustrades at de windows de pizarrer in
front, dc obserwatiOnary on de top, but whar' 6
de tctres pa
Wires! ,chat wires ?" said the architect,
little chagrined.
"P'raps hahn hit on de tucknical name,
sar. replied the colored merchant, slightly
offended in his turn; "but you most sartin
know what means, Well, sar, as you don't
know, will Obsarvc dat it am become de
fashion in Boston to decorate the roof wild too
horizontaller wires"
That is the telegraph" said the archi-
tect, scarcely able to suppress alaush. "This
is Gothic
He was interrupted by his colored friend
with considerable complacency:
- ticipates wot all you is drivin atone
is dc Gofc, de oder de Tolumgraph order ob
architecture. Blend de two in one, sar, and
put de wire on de top OBJ Lily Pond Lodge, or
l must 'specfully decline de plan"
The result was that the cOttags will be built
with the wires on the top"
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The Jennings Estate.

Who has not heard Of this famous property
in England, which waits legal ownership,
aud which has almost as many claimants in
the United States as has been developed in
the recent White" case!
William Jennings, by whom the estate WAS
,Sl' died In London in 179S. aged % years
ne nad oeen page to George the 1st, and du-
.hg the long period Of his life, remained a
p, paunelIr, more given to penuriousness than
nosPtSilty. de was the last annuitant Of the
hxchequer Tontine, of SIOO a share, for
winch ne received $4,000 a wear for manv
years past He had property in almost every
tund, and such was the immense wealth. that
the dividends on most Of his stocks have not
been received since l786, nor the interest on b;s
mortgages for long time. In his iron chest.
tne Key OF which could not be found till after
long search h,-hid in q mortgage dead
there were bank notes Of the year 1873 to the
amount Of fl9, 900, and several thousand
new guineas. About f20, 900 were found in
money and bank notes at his town and county
houses, and also a key to the chest containing
his mothers plate and valuables, which is de-
posted at Childs the bankers, and has never
been opened since his decease. He is re-
ported to have always kept ESQ, 900 In his
bankers hands for any sudden emergency,
and had not drawn a draft on the Bank for
the last IA years lie never till very lately
employed regular steward. Not many years
since, an eminent attorney Of Suffolk offered
his assistance at his audit, thinking the ia. d.
tigue too great for Mr.. Jennings age but he
was answered, What. Do goa think oan't
tcTIte1
he was very regular and exact in sIl his
accounts, insomuch that he even noticed his
household bills exceeding in the usual week.
ly amounts. His expenses were supposed not
above $4,000 per year, although his property,
it is thought, cannot fall far short of two mil
lion pounds. 1t appears that he had very
faithful servants, who will be all we'll provi-
ded for. A will was found in his coat pocket
sealed, but not signed, which was owing, as
his favorite servant says, to his master leay-
ing his spectacles at home, when be went TO
his Solicitor for the purpose Of duly executing
it, and which he afterwards forgot to do
Quite number of the Jennings claimants
reside in Virginia, and those bearing that
name throughout the country have held nu-
merous meetings, and gone to considerable
trouble and expense to establish their claim
to this enormous property, but thus far quite
fruitiess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

a CHEAP Hor-BED We commend the fol-
lowing plan for starting plants for early use
TO the attention of all farmers who are not
provided with hot bed. 1t is an excellent
plan for starting cucumber and melon vines,
whether late or early. 1t is from a CORES
pondent OF the The Rusl New Yorker:
AFTER leveling down the top Of the heap OF
horse stable manure, where it was heated, L
covered it with pieces Of rich turf taken from
the edge Of the barnyard, cut INTO square
of five or six inches, and placed grass side
down. L planted my seeds in these pieces Of
turf so that each piece would mako hill /;
then when it was time to transplant, Just
removed each piece Of tusf to place prepared
for it in the garden without disturbing the
plants in the least. L never saw plants grow
so fast before, and not one Of them was injured
by the bugs, while some planted in the usual
way were destroyed by them. For the con-
venience of transplanting L should think that
turf would be better than loose earth to put on
any hot bed ["
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

AN EDITOR AT a recent festival given by
the Printers in Boston, the following truthful
and sensible toast was made:
The EditOr-The man who is expected to
know everything, tell all be knows, and guess
at the rest; to make oath 10 his own good
character, establish the reputation of his
neighbors, and elect all candidates TO Office /;
to blew up everybody, suit everybody, and
reform the world to live for the benefit of
others, and have the epitaph on his tomb
stone, Here he tisS his last" in short, he is
locomotive running on the track of public
notoriety; his lever is his pen, his boiler is
filled with ink, his tender is his scissors, and
his driving wheel is public opinion; whenever
he explodes it is caused by the non-payment
of subscriptions He is expected TO work for
nothing and board himself-and if he is un-
fortunate enough to have a family, he will
either have to run in debt for their support,
or take lodgings in the almshouse. Poor fell
low hc is-nothing but an editor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27
AUCTION SALES.
By &c MCGUIRE. Auctioneer

BY J. c MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
'NRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE I'M.
Il proved Real Estate on Missouri ave-
nue., near the corner of 9th street west.-By
virtue OF deed Of trust bearing date on the 10Th
day OF May, 1882, and recorded in liber J. A g.
NO as foiios 70, ct seq, the subscriber will sell
at public sale on TUESDAY, the 18th day of
Aphi, 1856, at O'Clock p m, on the pemises,
Lot No IL in square b, fronting 80 feet II inches
on missouri avenue, near the corner Of 9th street
west, by iO9 feet inches deep to a twenty feet
alley, with the improvements which consist Of a
commodious, well l.built, substantial, and COM
Iortable brick du elling- house and brick Bowling
Saloon, &c. The above property is sitaated in
one OF the most desirable and rapidly enhancing
parts Of the city, near the National and Browns
Hotels, and offers favorable opportunity to per-
sons desiring to invest or purchase for their own
use.
Terms Ore.third cash, and the balance in
s1x, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months
Tor notes bearing interest, from day Of sale and
cured upon the property; and II not complied
with In six days after the sale the property will
be resold, upon one weeks notice, at the risk and
expense OF the purchaser. All conveyancing at
the expense of the purchaser. Title indisputable.
CHAS. 9. WALLACH. Trustee
J. C.. MCGUIRE,
mar lS-2aw&ds Aurtioneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

A CLEVER SELL.-M. De st Vincent, IL g
president of one of the learned societies of
France, visited Africa with view to the pros
ecution of researches in natural history. He
was very active in inquiring after curious
specimens, and paid largely for all that were
brought to him. One day subaltern officer
presented to him two rare phenomena, in the
shape of a couple of rats, each of which had
a long excrescence issuing from the top of the
nose, and resembling the trunk of an ele.
phant The naturalist eagerly made himself
master of the valuable prizes, assigned to
them their appropriate scientific classification.
under the name of rat tonlbe, and transmil-
ted intelligence Of the important discovery to
the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. But 10, after
the lapse Of few days, the excrescepce be.
came dry and dropped off and on examine
ton, 1t was discovered that the interesting
phenomenon was mere imposition. Incis-
Ions had been made above the noses of the
animals, and the tails of other rats inserted
into them. The mystifcation was COM
plete.-Aigeria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

~A man is walking for a wager in New
Orleans He is to walk 33S half miles in 33S
half hours, on a bet Of $1,000.
r There are seventy-six thousand barns
in Massachusetts,. The profit Of cultivating
an acre Of corn in Massachusetts is fifty per
cent greater than it is in Illinois.
IL A judge in Baton Rouge, La, having
forgotten the day fixed by Law for the term CT
court to begin, fined himself S25 for the over
sight.
R A witness in q liquor case at Manches-
ter, N. H the other day, gave the following
testimony t" Salsoda is ice and water, and
some stuff squirted into il from concern.
DONE know whether IL 10 intoxicating or not
it makes one feel good-feet Lift easier.
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SIN G ER,S
Improved Sewing Machines.

To which was granted the highest Award Of
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict of Superiority.
TNHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
Il chine has simplifed them In msny 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
pable Of sewing every variety Of goods perfect; a
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can bs
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
OF needle and thread in such a manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will ind
them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely 10
get out Of order.
We have machines with guages attached, for
binding hats, cap fronts, CATERS, &c.
silk Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c, constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates.
Persons desirous Of Information regarding Sew
lag Machines will please address
l. M. SINGER Il CO,
los Baltimore street, Baltimore.
N. B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma
chimes for old machines Of any kind Terms lib
eral Persons who have been induced to purchase
inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will find this benefit indeed.
mar l0-tf
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BY A GREEN, Auctioneer.


TTNR USTEE'S SALE--BY VIRTUE OF
l. two deeds Of trust, the one duly recorded in
Liber J A. 8, No 90, one Of the land records for
Washington County, In the District # Columbia,
and the other duly filed the 10th Of January A. ID
1855, In thu proper Record Office Of the County
ard District aforesaid the subscribers will sell on
MONDAY, the 2lst of April, A. ID. 1856, at Ave
o'clock, p. m, the following described Real Es-
tate and improven ents thereon, situated In Il e
City Of Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
namely: Part Of Lot No. ], In sqrare No. 397, +,
beginning for the same 43 feet and one inch north
from the south east corner OF said Lot one,
ming thence north along 9Th street wtst 12 feet IL
inches, thence west 90 feet 4 inches, being the
entire depth Of said part OF Lot
This sale will take place in front of the premi-
ses, and the terms will be one half cash, and the
balance in and IL months, with interest secured
by deed Of trust on the premises
All conveyancing at cost Of purchaser. The
property will be Iesold at Tie purchasers Iisk
and cost on ten days notice if the terms CT sale be
not complied with within three days from the day
Of sale
EESJi e e. M6RGAT RsGMAITTH'} Trustees.
mar 15-2aw6ds A. GREEN, Auct
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"Babies Taken Till Pm, in Two Sec
onds -

This sign soon caught the eyes of middle.
aged woman-but we will let our friend tell
his story in his own way:
"Bless the Lord for that" exclaimed the
woman, who with three or four young ones in
her arms, stood gazing upon the happy an.
nouncement. " Bless the Lord Relief has
come at last Babies taken till D. m I'll
go right in and let him take his pick out of
mine. Pm tired Of them"
She started in, but was met by the worthy
artist himself, who was on his way to the
street Good morning, my dear madam,
walk up. What can do for you to-day"
Two of the bratS commenced crying.
Are you the man that takes babies ?"
go yes, with the greatest ease"
The old lady cast lingering look at her
young brood, as if she was bidding them adieu
tor ever. 81 guess you aint particular what
kind of babies you take %
1t matters not, madam have taken all
kinds"
The woman gave the artist suspicious
look, as much as to say, what sort of a man
are you? "You have taken all kinds Then
L guess you'll have no objections to taking
these brawling things here at my breast?''
"Oh, it would give me pleasure, madam, to
take these crying babies. Had L not better
take all of them at once ?''
The old woman drew back in astonishment.
/" All at once! !" said she. And do you pre-
tend to say that you will take all Of these
dirty, goOd-for-nothing, squalling brats at
olce p"
Nothing would give me more delight"
answered he, in his usually agreeable man
ner II have taken more than that at once,
fifty times"
swell, you can take them," said the old
woman, as she approached him; "but before
you do so, L would like to know what you afe
going to feed them on !''
The artist saw his mistake, and ATTEMPTED
to back out. "0n second thought" he said,
" will not take your interesting little group.
1t would be cruel to deprive a mother of so
many of her beautiful children
ooh. yes" she insisted, "you can take
them"
"But, my dear madam" commenced the
artist, turning away in alarm, recollect
that
"Never mind, take them along; there's
plenty more ,chere these come fromn'
The artist was obliged to explain the mis-
take, and the woman left in disgust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27
A DEMoxsrRArIoN or rHE LrAp va

A DEMONSTRATION OF THE LEAP YEAR
rather singular and amusing occurrence
took place near Cochranville, Chester county,
Pennsylvania, a few weeks since. A Mr. Bach
tell, from Medina, Ohio, was introduced to a
Miss Duquet, of Chatham, Chester county,
about four o'clock in the afternoon Of the 10th
ultimo, and married her within three hours
afterwards. Both are said to be worthy and
respectable persons, but very lively. They
were jesting upon the subject Of matrimony,
when she, jestingly, popped the question,
to which he acceded. One reply brought on
another until they went to the parsons and
had the ceremony performed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

BtACkSMITHlNG L BOILER MAKING,
VNHE u SIGNED TAKES THIS
l. method Of informing his friends and the pub
lie that he has commenced the above named
business In all its various branches at the corner
OF Ninth street and Virginia avenue, UsIand }
adjoining tie machine shop Of Hall & Co., where,
by strict to business he hopes to receive
q share Of public patronage. All orders addressed
as above will receive prompt attention.
IL Repairing done at the shortest notice.
SMITH PETIT.
Formerly Superintendent Of Boiler Department
Of the Eagle Iron Works Of VIM. M. Eli,
Bro. mar l5-lm#
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By JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY. oppo

site the Railroad Depot, at Public Auc.
tion,On MONDAY afternoon, april 2lst, at q X
ginal Lot No. in Square No. $50, fronting 81
feet on north street and II feet II inches on New
jersey avenue, containing 255 square feet OF
consisting Of three-story brick building, con.
tanning in all twenty good rooms, arranged ex-
pressly for a small hotel, with hot and cold water
and gas throughout the building.
The property Is situated on the corner immedi-
ately oppo-ite the Depot, and from its location
offers great inducements TO persons desirous of
engaging in business. II was built by the late
John FOy expressly for a second class hotel, who
conducted 1t successfully unit his death.
Terms One FIFTH In cash the residue In 6, IL
Is, "a and 20 months, with Interest: secured by a
deed OF trust on the property.
For further particulars address Stanislaus Muir
ray, Esq, or the auctioneer.
mar l7-eo&ds JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct
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DR. WARTZE'S
Worm DESTROYING Syrup.

THE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH
l. never falls to destroy Worms without injury
to the patient. It's warranted to be purely vege-
table compound, and compared with other pIepa-
rations is pleasant to take, and innoc ent in Its
operation 1t needs but trial to prove It's efd-
cacy. Price IS cents bottle. For sale at
JOHN SCHWARTZE'S,
Drug and Chemical Store,
No. 1853 Pa. avenue, next to u Hotel.
P. S.-A liberal deduction will be made to the
trade mar 30 eotf
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SPRING GOODS.

John u. SMOOT, No 1Is South side Bridge
~ street, near High, Georgetown, ID. C.. has re-
ceived his First Instalmento Of SPRING GOODS,
sui ed to the early demand.
Plain coils all wool Nous de Laines,
Plain Black Silks, al grades,
Plain french Procoles or Cambrics,
White and colored figured Brilliantes,
100 pieces English and American Calicoes,
20 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams
25 pieces w hite Camb-ics and Jaconets,
50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins,
IS pieces Richardson and Barklie's Irish Linens
300 pieces soft finished shifting Cotton, 126c
New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do
Heavy bleashed and brown Sheeting Cottons,
TOweling, Tabls Damasks, and Napkins,
Ladies' and Gents Linen Cambria Hand kerch
Heavy Osnaburg Prints and Striped Osnaburgs,
Mixed Denlms and twilted aud plain do.
Also, Whalebone and Manila Corded Skirts
White and slate cOlOred do,
with other seasonsble goods, to which large ad-
ditons will soon be made from the latest arrivals
10 New York and Philadelphia.
CaSn and prompt paying customers are solicited
TO call early (mar5) J.H.S.-
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VALUABLE LAND AND PENsIO n

Illinois Bounty Land Patent Book lands In
Illinois to soldiers Of late war, giving the names
CT toe Patantee the service performed, and de-
script and location Of the tract CT land to
which they are entitled
Peasion Rolls Of the United States . volumes;
showing the names, service, and allowances, d C !,
OF AL persons entitled 10 a pension In the differ
eat States and Territories Of the United States
TAYLOR d MAURY, booksellers, have for
sele two copies each Of the above books, inyrlus-
Ole TO pension agents and those engaged IN the
Land agency buSiness
msr ~ Book store near Ninth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

MASTiC WORK,
PLAIN + ORNAMENTAL PLASTERER,
No. 426 street north.
THE UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE
Il firm Of Noonan & Tierney) respectfully In
forms Owners, Builders, Architects, and others,
that he Is prepared to attend to orders for Plain
and Ornamental PLASTEKING and MASTIC
WORK with promptness, and in his usual salts
factory style.
Orders to the above address p -nctuallyattendec
to. mar 20-eolm*l JOHN TIERNEY.
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CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE.
IN 000 APPLE TREES, OF EXTR
Oroy-th and assoyteA
CHAUSCEX wARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JRWELER

AND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW
IN ELRY and SILVERWARE,w would respect
fully solicit the attention Of those who desire q
good article, to his choice variety Of London &C.
nsya and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with
the view Of time Keeping and durable qualities,
for which suitable guarantee will be furnished
those who purchase
GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, COB.
LET'S, CUPS, FORKS, &c, for sale at N. York
prices.
The Chrononeter, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder,
Repeating, Musical and othe. WATCHES re-
paired
Also, ,JEWELRY. &c.
no 37s Pa. avenue, between 9th and 7th streets,
Browns Hotel Building, sign Of the
GOLDEN WATCH,
Jan &-3m Washington, ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-27

ROYA' JACKETS, BOYS PANTS,
y BOYS VESTS, BOYS SHIRTS,
BOYS COATS, Boys SACKS,
BOYS DRAWERS, BOYS UNDERSTANDS
BOYS CAPS, Boys SUSPENDERS
Buys COLLARS, BOYS CRAVATS,
Being the largest and finest assortment of Bows
READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitab BILE for dress
and school wear, to be found this side Of New
York, to which we particularly invite the atten-
ton Of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that
all goods will be offered at the lowe st prices.
WALL & STEPHENS,
SD Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts
mar - Iron Hall