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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

| ONLY BEaIN.-Little Fred had a strong
repugnance to early rising, though he saw
very well how much time he had lost lying
abed, and often intended to cure himself Of
the fault; yet his intention was not carried
into effect, because he had not resolution to
conquer his disinclnation to do right NJ
1t was now summer, and one morning he
awoke about five o'clock. Suddenly his In
tention occurred to him and the thought
within himself 81 must once for all make a
beginning" o.s--r -, e.,. tlna.,
With this thought he sprang out of bed !;
but shiver ran through his body, SO strongly
did his Incidence rebel against his determine
ton. .e,f,
He dressed himself quickly, but it seem
ed to him all the time as if he could not help
lying down again. Once or twice he was on
the point of it. but happily he resisted. ,,4
After he had clothed and washed himself,
and offered his morning prayer, he sat down
and prepared himself upon his morning lesson
and he observed with pleasure, that every
thing went better with him than usual. His
teacher was uncommonly well satisfied with
him through the day, and his parents, who
heard of this loaded him with caresses. He
was himself cheerful and happy. 1t seem
ed to him as if he had begun new life.
Then he bethought him, the trifing self-con-
quest which early rising has cost me to-day
has brought its own reward. should be
fool indeed, if did not do the same other
days. @
So he did; and every morning it was easier
for him to rise early. At last it became so
much his habit that he could not have re-
mained in bed and slept, even if he had
wished it. ..t ...r
1t is just SO with everything that is hard
to us at the outset. Right at it, young
friends, and conquer the difficulty; and I'll
be bound it will come easier every day and
at last yield you pleasure. ~.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

Hon. JAMES BUoHANAN.-As the name of
this eminent statesman is mentioned every
where over the United States as candidate
for the Presidency, it will probably be graft
flying to the great mass of our people to
know the precise position he occupies in refer
ence to the Presidential question. na OH
In private letter to gentleman of this
State, Mr.. Buchanan writes as follows: f
"You refer to the connection of my name
with the Presidency. 4 This nei-
ther desired nor expected The movement
in my favor has therefore, originated without
my previous knowledge or consent, and l
should be quite satisfied should another be
selected. The next will be the most impor-
tant and responsible Presidential term since
the last war with England, or, perhaps, since
the origin Of the government. Both our
foreign and domestic affairs will require the
guidance of an able, firm and skillful pilot to
stear the vessel of State clear of the break
ers. | pray Heaven that the best man may
be selected for the crisis, and to me it is a
matter of indifference whether he comes from
the North or the south, the East or the West"
Pennsylvania.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

PLUM TREEs.-It is said that Mr.. John
Brush, of Brooklyn, has saved the plums on
number of trees, the present summer, by
binding punches of tansy upon the limbs in
several places. The fruit upon the trees thus
treated ripened to perfection; while that near
by, not thus protected, was entirely destroyed
by curculio This in an item worth remem-
bering for the next season.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

AS we may notice, even in a calm, by. the
inclination Of a tree in forest, from which
side come the fiercest and most frequent
blasts of the storm, so an attentive observer
of men may easily distinguish the heaviest
gales of passion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

SOMEWHAT OF JUMPER.-John Lawrence
Bagler, in the Louisville Times, offers to bet
from $4,000 to $4,000 to that he can jump,
on a dead level, one foot further than any
man in the world, or that he can stand fat
footed upon the earth and leap brick wall
fifteen feet high and four feet thick.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

A New PRoPELLER.--The Buffalo En-
press learns that Messrs. CoBURN q BURrEN-
SHAW, Ontonagan, Lake Superior, have pur-
chased an inrerest in the Ontonagon, a new
propeller now building for the Lake Superior
trade, by Messrs. BIDwELL a. BANrA, OF Buf-
falo. She will be very fine craft.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

The Woman's Advocate, published at st.
Louis, says: ave always liked the Wings,
and are sorry for their downfall. They wore
such good clothes, looked so gentlemanly, and
bore SO good naturedly every defeat, that re-
ally we hope they may have the good luck
attending Jonah under similar circumstances" I"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

PREsENTs.-A friend says he had two--a
kiss from his wife and another from his daugh-
ter. The first he valued for its rarity, and
the second for its disinterestedness, being
given for bracelet. Hp.rvB
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

HOPKINS g. 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
Point Mich .. t--
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

STONE & CHUBB, Manufacturers of Plows,
Cutivators, 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??, 1856-03-05

JOHN 7, DAVIS, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

d The eye is an index of the character
Physiognomy reveals the secret Of the heart.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

FERRY & SONS, Forwarding and Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

STEPHEN MUNROE, Physician and Sur
geon. Office one door west of j. L. Davis
Tailor Shop, Washington street.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

we're. The Little Belt was entirely frozen.
over a. ...l te IN l,' ..,5,
"From 1900 to 1912, also, the winters
were remarkably cold, particularly the latter,
in Russia which proved so disasterous to the
French army" cleveland Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

the late cold weather ever was known before
and this is pronounced the most remarkable
winter in the history of the world. But
how are the facts? We have consulted one
whose memory is good, and whoshould know
what cold weather is, nasmuch as he can re-
member q winter in the State of New York
in which the winter lasted five months and q
half, and one morning in that winter, when
going to school, with the mercury at 35 de.
grees below zero, the blood spirited from his
nose by blow from Jack frost. From his
wallet, our friend dug out piece of old news
paper which proves that cold weather is not
peculiar to this winter. 1t reads as follows
GOLD TINE WINTERs-In 1864 the cold
was so intense that the Thames was covered
with ice sixty-one inches thick. Almost all
the birds perished.
"In 1901 the cold was so excessive that
the famished wolves entered Vienna and at
tackled beasts and even men.
"Many people were frozen to death in
1895, and the winter Of 1907 and 1899 were
nearly as bad.
"In 1909 occurred the famous winter
known as the "cold winter" by distinction
All the rivers and lakes were frozen, and even
the Sea for several miles from the shore. The
ground was frozen nine feet deep. Birds
and beasts were struck dead in the fields, and
men perished by thousands in their houses
In the south of France the wine plantations
were almost all destroyed; nor have they yet
recovered THAT fatal disaster. The Arabic
Sea was frozen over, and even the Miditeran-
can.
"In 1716 the winter was so intense that
people travelled across the straits from Co
penhagen to the province of Senia, in Swe-
den. rvs nf
ain 1920, in Scotland, multitudes of cat
tie and sheep were buried in the snow.
"In 1740 the winter was scarcely inferior
to that of 1909. The snow lay ten feet
deep in Spain and portugal. The Zuyder
Zee was frozen over and thousands of people
went over it and the lakes of England froze.
ain 1744 the winter was very cold
Snow fell in Portugal to the depth of twen-
ty-three feet on level. .,,,.
In 1854 and 1855 the winters were very
severe and cold. In England the strongest
ale, exposed to the air in glass, was cover
ed in fifteen minutes with ice one-eighth OF
an inch thick. I'll r.l .,of ,...,0..I
In l77l the Elb was frozen to the
bottom.
In 1776 the Danube bore ice five feet
deep below Vienna. Vast numbers of the
feathered and fnny tribes perished.
b, "The winters 17s4-5 were uncommonly Sc
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor ut 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??, 1856-03-05

I Love is the fever of the soul; passion is
the delirium of that fever. syarf 3s9o, adt
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

FOSTER &. PARRY, Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, Iron, and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-lron Ware, foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

C. DAVIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
res Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

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??, 1856-03-05

ROBERT H. WILBER, Notary Public, Coun-
ty Clerks Office, Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

AN INTERESTING RELIc.-We had the
pleasure few days since of grasping the
identical sword welded by Ethan Allen, the
Green Mountain hero of revolutionary times
| 1t is true old democratic weapon, having
first been drawn in 1872 in defence of the
"squatter sovereignty" of the people of the
I" Hampshire grants" Il (now the State of Yer
monD against the arrogant pretensions Of
their would -be-masters. Of the State of New
York. i', "' @ i5
AS might have been expected from the
character of its owner, it was one of the first
weapons that leaped from it's scabbard after
the news of the bloody massacre at Lexing-
ton had aroused the sons of New England to
take up arms against the foreign oppressors.
Ethan Allen and Seth Warner, raised a
corps of volunteers among the hardy Green
Mountain boys, for the purpose of surprising
the British fortress, of Ticonderoga, and
Crown Point, Allen, with eighty men, reach
ed the gate of fort Ticonderoga just at day
break, surprising the sentry, who attempted
resistance. Allen sliced off his ear with his
sword. He then surrendered, and at Aliens
command, brought him to the quarters of the
commandant of the garrison, whom he sur
prised in bed. Allen summoned him to sur
render Gin the name of the Great Jehovah
and the continental congress-" Warner was
equally successful in capturing Grown Point,
aud upwards of two hundred pieces of can
non, and large supply of powder were found
in the two forts This was one of the first
and most brilliant achievements by the Amer
icau arms in the revolutionary struggle.
Later, Allen made a gallant but unsuccess-
full attempt to capture Montreal, and falling
into the hands of the British, was to their dis
grace, sent to England in irons. This closed
his military career, as he was not exchanged
in time to take further part in the war.
His sword is in possession of his sons wild
ow, Mrs. Allen, who resides with her neph-
ews, the Messrs. HOPKINS, at Mill Point, where
we had the pleasure of seeing it. 1t is rath
er light, but serviceable weapon, and said
to be of excellent temper. The blade is
twenty-eight inches long, from point to hilt,
one and quarter inches wide and slightly
curved. The mountings are of solid silver.
The Legislature of the State of Vermont,
at a late session passed a resolution to author
ize the appointment of committee to pro-
cure the sword But we doubt whether they
succeed, as the family prize it too highly as
an heir loom Of their illustrious ancestor to |
be willing to part with it. Hollander.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05
New Wholesale and Retail Bookstore,
Rathbun Buildings, Monroe ST., Grand Rapids

ALL articles in the Book and Stationery line,
Paper Hangings, etc, supplied on the most reason
able terms.
Il6l ly j. TERHUNE, Jr.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

WILLIAM HATHA WA Y, Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. p. o. address, Crockery
Ottawa Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

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
ut Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05
Noah ii. Ferry.

Thos. w. Ferry, Noah ii. Ferry.
FERRY g. CO., Manufacturers of Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions,
Shnge-Bolts, and Shingles White Lake, Oce-
ana Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

,OTTA WA HOUSE formerly William Tell Ho-
tel), Levi Shackelton Proprietor, Water street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co.
and Justice of the Peace.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

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??, 1856-03-05

TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven, Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05

HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
er. The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshcd this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favoraby with the best in the State.
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HENRI " GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-05
BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S56

FERRY & CHANDLER, Manufacturers Of
Stationary and Marine. high or low pressure
Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass Castings
Post Office address, Grand Haven, Mich.
Wm. Nj. Ferry, Jr., M. II. E. Chandler.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-22
REAL OCCASION OF THE OUTRAGES AT
LEAVENWORTH.

From The Alton Daily Courier, Sept. Is.
business man from l,eavenworth City, who has
been driven by ProSlavery men, reached our city
Friday evening, from Leayenworth, ON Iuesday
The 9th inst, on the James IL. Lucas lie gives
statement of the of the action the part of the
Pro-Slavery at Leavenworth Ii is admitted that
the Free-Sta;e men in Leayenworth have been con-
siderably in the majority for long time, but have
thought best TO remsn passive, because of the close
proximty of Missouri, and the Internal spirit of per-
secuton manifested by that State At last, tired of
seeking peace in that way, they Determined to assert
their rights at the baOtbox at the municipal election,
which took place on September |. Candidates for
Navor and Aldermen were put in nomination by the
Eree-State men, and q Committee, OF which our IN
formspt was one proceeded 10 topeka 10 ger tickets
prnted. The tickets were procured, ana as tho Com
Mite APPROACHED Leayenwouh City, they were ar.
rested about six miles out, by Capt Emery, and
.bout thirty men, well armed. The COMMITTEE were
robbed and their tickets were destroyed, ana they
were assured that no tree-State ucKGt "ouiu pc al
lowed at the election. On the Saturday previous 10
the election the roSavery men waited on Mr.. Satus,
che candidate for Mayor, and threatened that they
would take bis life if he did not decline To be can
C!idate; and the was pursued toward al
the FreeState candidates and ali were thus forced "
decline.
ON Saturday night another meeting was held, and
Other candidates were put in nomination, including
some conservative Pro-Slavcry men. They were not
threatened, but tIe order was TO shoot any who
attempted To vote for tina. ticket and on election day
m armed force OF ProSsvery was stationed at
each of the two polls TO execute the order. Having
now given the primary of the demonstrations at
Ieavenworth Il II necessary TO state that the driving.
ont process commenced the morning OF election day
On Wednesday, following election day, MIR. Sattig
md two other Erte-State citizens OF leayonworth
were found murdered about three miles from town on
The Lawrence road. When the james IL. Lucas left
J2ayenworth Tuesday last, but thirteen families
manned in the town. Previous to the disturbance the
Aown contaned not less than 500 citizens. On the
Monday night previous the Southern forces broke
ann the stores of the baDshed FreeStfte men, and
divided the plumber among hemsclvos. The Pro-
slavery men removed their goods and families to Wee
tpn under pretense itet they feared an lnyesNn RON
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-22
KANSAS.
AID FOR THE BORDER RUFFIANs

Corespondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. -, 1856.
A company of adventurers, well armed, left this
place two weeks since for Kansas. They did not, it
appears, meet with exactly the reception that was
expected and some have returned. One of the untor
tunates issues his "card' in to-day's Journal as
follows:
"a C.Rp-Kentuckians. TO the rescued The FreeState
rces in Kansas lead inamousiy notorious
Freedom Jim Lane armed with Sarps rifles
thsng for plumber and for blood have driven The FRO
slavery settlers their peaceful homes, destroyed their
properly committed murderous violence their
son The Missouri volunteers have been driven out OF the
Territory border of Missouri expecting
To be this muTdeTous band FreeSate naaders
has returned from this scene o violence
He has appeal in behalf the ProSlavery men oil
Kansas and counties OF Missouri for aid from the
and awsrt OF the young men OF hcnuchy
Who will 60 rather such VINO will stay behind
The will remain for few days at the Exchange
Hotel In Louisville enroll OF kentucky volunteers
where he may be consulted will be happy meet Ken
who wish to take part with Their on the
MISSOURI border H. StooC IN
Formerly of Bath County Ky"
The yalorous Mr.. Crouch asks who will stay behind
after such an appeal this suspect there viii be
good many. But, if our State should be deserted,
will give you due information.
We have heard the from Maine; and over in
Indiana they say it is the best innent for weak back
bones that has been discovered during the canvass"
must shout. "Hurah for Maine" KENTrcKY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-22
Am rOp KASsAS-peter paiye eso ranaiv

AID FOR KAssAs.-Peter Paige, esq, received yes
terday, for the National Kansas Committee Gcrrit
Smiths check for four thousand dollars in aid If Free
dom's suffering of Kansas. This makes nine
thousand dollars which have been received from the
same source. Chicago Democrat, Sept. l3.
funny libel suit has been instituted Il is stated by
Mr. J. F. Sanderson, editor of The Phtladeiphlr Daiiy
Ners. against Mr.. y. Barclay Harding of The PalG-
delnIia horning Times, for republshing an article
from The EastoHidn in which Mr. Sanderson in con-
nection with Mr. Erastus Brooks OF New-York is
CHARGED with secretly working with the supporters of
Mr., Buchanan. while openly protesting to favor Mr..
Fillmore We are aware the efsquite general that
the leading friends of AIR. f. are secretly working to
prSmoe the election of Mr. t., but never supposed
tor moment that charging two political editors with
his hypocrisy-editors who are by no means mcay-
mouticd win the terms they use toward an opponent
could be the suboct-inattcr for libel suit lnics we
have very grave donbts that cner couid DC anae
by the charge, even ii tue. iGe'mep'0wn 'Pa) Tel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-22

The Maryland Institute will hold its Annual Fair in
Baltimore in October, commencing on the lst. lnvcn-
tons, Fabrics, &c will be received from the 2d to the
29th ins but all intended as competitors for premiums
must be deposited on or before the 26th inst.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-07-02
MAINE DEMOCRATIC AND WING STATE
CONVEN CION5.
BANGOR, Ne TussdS,

BANGOR, Ne, Tuesday, July l, 1856.
The Maine Democratic and Wing State Conventions
seee mbl-d fers to-day. Large delesstions from
various parts of the Stae, with batdS OF musc, have
gathered, numbering az esst 5000 people.
Great enthusiasm EXITS IN both sides. The Demo
Gratis meet at Norombega Hall, Numbering seven
hundred deltga,er, and the Wngu Ut the City Hll,
numbt ri e FIVE hundred delegates
The Democratic Convention wss presided over by
the Hon. R. p. Dunlap, and addressed by Geo. Z.
Sbrpley, $ Carey, j. w. Bradbury add Others.
The Hon. Samuel S. Wells was un ,nm ousy nom''
mated for retl.c,ivn AZ Governor.
VIM. p Haines of Biddeford, and Joshus A. Lowell
Of East Machias, were nominated a. Electors at
Large.
Al the Wing Convention the Hon. David Bronson
or, rid.d Geo. f. Psttep q National Wing, was
oninsttd for Governor
TIE action Of the Convention decidedly national
anc adverse to fusion with the Republican,.
The Hon. George Evap- and E. Wilder Farley made
abb. and eloquent speeches.
Greet enthusiasm wSs manifested in both Conven-
ioLs.