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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

THE ABsENT.-Of all the exercises of the
unfettered mind, perhaps none is attended
with more benign influence than that of in
dulging in kind remembrance of the absent.
Every loving word that fell from the alb
sent is treasured with tenderness. Each kind
act is recollected with affection. We look
forward to meeting with unbounded happi-
ness.
Have we parted in anger Time softens
us into indifference-at length into quiet
acknowledgement of past friendship. Have
we parted in silence or estrangement? This
too, wears away, and we meet again to forget
the past in future communions. Have we
parted in grief? The sorrow is mutually
borne, and tenderly consigned to the corner
of our hearts devoted to the absent sharer.
Have we parted in love? No JOY so great
as the remembrance of tho event so de-
lghtful or sacred as the reunion.
Have we been parted by death? All, the
affection that travels with the flown spirit to
its home in the realms of light! The chang
ed but ever increasing sacredness of the love
that bound us on earth is now freed from its
alloy, while the unfettered spirit hovers near,
to watch over us, and bear the incense of
truthful and purified affection on the wings
of enduring love. Absent from sight, to the
spirit ever near--no shade Of earth ever min
giles in the holy office of ministerng angel,
whose sweet influence is like the gentle dew
upon the fragrant flower, which exhales per-
fpme unseen, but ever grateful to the percep-
tion Of the inborn spirit.
Absent, but not forgotten, is sweet and
touching memorial.
[Godey's Lady's Book, February, 1857.
A large Republican meeting was held il
Clermont, Ohio, which was attended by 6
small boy who had four yonng puppy dog'
which he offered for sale. Finally one of the
crowd, approaching the boy, asked,
"Are these Fremont pups, my sons 2"
{" Yes, sir"
"Well then," said he, "Tll take thest
two"
About week afterward the Democrat
held meeting at the same place, and anon!
the crowd was to be seen the same chap an,
his two remaining pups. He tried for hour
TO obtain a purchaser, and finally was ap
2 preached by Democrat and asked,
| 2" My little lad, what kind of pups are thes
you bave9" gr5a .., .r1-g-5 .rI
: They're Buchanan pups, SirF'
; The Republican, who had purchased tn
first two, happened to be in hearing, an
! ! broke,out at the boy: a5,.oaG G =
], g See here, you young rascal, didn't yo
tell me that those pups that bought of 20
last weekw were Fremontpups"
I "Y-e5s, Sir" said the young dog me
{ chant: :" but these ain't-they'pe got the
eyes open"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

Thirty thousand dollars have been sub
scribed to the first railroad in Kansas---from
Quipdora TO Lawrence. a1 iI
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

No man who owes as much as he can pay
has any moral right to endorse for another.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

The Jersey City Sentinel says several
"highly respectable" individuals have been
discovered in the act of forging to a large
amount in that city. No names are given.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

A fashionable lady, like an inexperienced
printer, makes great hustle in correcting her
form.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

There were 1Os steamboats, built at Pitts
burg last year. l2'i 5AA
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

Punch says poverty must be a woman-it
is SO fond of pinching a person. r sl. ri
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

Thos. w. FcrTy, N0aLl IL. kcriy'
FERRY g. CO., Manufacturers of Lumber, and
Dealers in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions,
Shingle-Bolts, and Shingles. White Lake, Oce-
ana Co. Mich. .-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

r. w. DUNCAN, Attorney at Law, and Solicit
or in Chancery; also agent for obtaining Boun-
w Lands. and collecting claims against the Uni
ted States, in connection with General Agency
at Washington. Office third door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

dred Costa Ricans Besides capturing all the
river boats, together with the forts Of Castillo
and San Carlos, they also took both of Walk
ers large lake steamers, leaving him only one
schooner and few barges. 1i
Several of Walkers officers came passen-
engers on the Teras Some of them say that
Walkers case is hopeless, while others are
more sanguine.
"A meeting of Walkers friends who came
on the Teas will be held here in few days.
Three hundred of Walkers men at Punta
Arenas, under Lockridge, attempted to re-
take the boats lying there, but the British
commander gave notice that he would not
allow it, '4 't
Too UGLY TO LIvE.-In the eastern part
of Delaware county, in - State, short
time since, there resided man, very sensi-
be man, but by common consent the ugliest
looking individual in the whole county, being
long, gaunt, sallow and awry, with a gait like
a kangaroo. One day he was hunting, and
on one of the mountain roads he met man
on foot and alone, who was longer, gaunter,
uglier, by all odds, than himself He could
give the Square, fifteen and beat him.
Without saying a word, B. raised his gun
and deliberately leveled it at the stranger
{" For Gods sake don't shoot" shouted the
man in great alarm.
stranger" replied B., 81 swore ten years
ago, that if / ever met man uglier than |
was, I'd shoot him, and you are the first one
| have seen."
The stranger, after careful survey of his
rifle, replied:
"Well, if | look worse than you do, shoot
| don't want to live any longer"
A country cousin came to town, and for
the first time in his life was to make his APP
pearance in world the ways of which were
quite unknown to him. He asked his city
cousin to post him on matters in general, and
things in particular, especially to tell him how
to behave in company. This city cousin was
a wicked wag. For the sake of fun he void
trample under foot the sacred laws of hospi-
tality, and sport with the feelings of friend
He from the country saw, on the table of a
lady where they were to take a social cup Of
tea, a pair of silver sugar tongs-an article
he had never seen before, and the use Of
which he could not at glance comprehend
So he asked hiscty kinsman, who, with NAL
ice aforethought, and instigated by the Evi
One, told him they were to blow his nose
with, and advised him, when they should be
handed round, to use them for that purpose
The simple boor complied; and, to the bor-
TOR Of the company and the infinite amuse-
nont Of his cousin, clapped the tongs upon
his nasal organ and blew a blast at once SC
long and loud that he alarmed his friends
and himself by the explosion. An explana-
tion was delpanded, and it was honestly Civ
en-, to the shame of the young reprobate who
had trihed with the feelings of an honest
youth for sake of joke, and disgraccd him
self, and not his cousin, by his ill-timed and
ungenerous imposition.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

FOSTER & PARRY Wholesale and Retail
Dealers in Hard and Hollow-Ware, lron and
Manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware foot
of Monroe street, Grand Rapids Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

FERRY q. 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??, 1857-01-28

STEPHEN MUNROE,sPhysician and Sur
geon. Office one door west of j. T. Davis
Tailor Shop Washington street
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

CROSVENOR REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrusted TO me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

Never make money at the expense of your
reputation. -'
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GEORGE PARKS, Treasurer of Ottawa Co
O. and Justice of the Peace.~
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D0z1ti5Ery,

DIR. Il. A. ROGERS, Surgeon Dentist, Office
in Dr. 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??, 1857-01-28

JOHN T.. DA Wis, Merchant Tailor Shop on
Washington street, second door west of II. Grif
fms store
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

FERRY g. SONS, Forwarding aud Commits
sion Merchants. Central Dock, Grand Haven,
Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

JAMES SAWYER, Surveyor, Eastmanville
Ottawa County, Mich.
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WILLIAM HATHA VA ", Jr., Judge of Pro-
bate for Ottawa Co. F. o. address, Crockery,
Ottawa Co., Mich.
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TIMOTHY FLETCHER, County Clerk and
Register of Deeds, for Ottawa County. Grand
Haven. Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

HOPKINS e. BROIHERS, 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.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

A.. B. BID WELLi8, s. ON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. B. Albee agent
for Grand Haven andlvieinitysH Aot
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-01-28

C. DAVIS d. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods Groce-
ries Provisions, Hardware Crockery, Boots and
Shoes &c. MuskegOn, Mich. ~ aItF
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HENR Y GRIFFIN, Commission Merchant and
General Agent, Dealer in Salt, Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions, Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines, Pcrfurhery, &c. &c, at his old
. stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan 1855 s-t u
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ID. B. COMSTOCK. Architect and Civil Engin-
eer Residence at Lamonte (Steels Landing),
Ottawa county. Mich --
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20
NJ The O. & NJ. Railroad is completed to

w nC ~. ~ IA. fsoiuS~ -
and we have now uninterrupted
railway communication to Louisville. For
several weeks, two parties Of track layers, one
West and the other East, have
been rapidly approaching each other. striving
to see which would first reach the bridge
over the East Fork Of White River, at Dough
erty's Shoals. On Tuesday last. they met
upon the bridge, and laid the rail that con-
nected the two sections and completed the
line TO Mitchell. The closing Of the link was
performed in the presence Of large number
Of visitors, who had been brought to the spot
to witness the ceremony by special train
from Vincennes. Twelve miles of track
between Mitchell and Seymodr remain TO be
laid. In this distance there is tunnel through
a hill, the work in which cannot be compile.
ted before July; but tie track up to the
tunnel on each side, will be completed in q
few weeks, and some means Of transit ovel
the hill will be devised for use, Till the tunne
is completed, SO that before the end of April
we can 90 through to Cincinnati IN eight o.
ten hours.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

VINcEyNEs is reported to be full of stran-
gers, seeking residences and business. There
are q greater number Of houses contracted to
be built the coming season, than has been
erected at the Old Post in twenty years; and
yet it is thought the demand for tenements
will exceed the number that will be for rent.
1t is said the project Of the Southern Illinois
Railroad from Vincennes to Cairo, is daily
taking shape and substance, and has already
had an influence upon the value of property at
GRANVILLE and Vincennes. 1t will, with the
other roads projected-built and progress
ing to completion-make Vincennes almost as
great focus Of railroads as Indianapolis. and
will wake up the Rip Van Wrinkles of thai
lovely plain, from their sleep OF one or two
generations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

o. Yesterday we had very agreeable
visit from Dir Gregg, the veteran editor of the
New Albany Tribune, who has for many years
wased such sturdy warfare with "Locofoco-
ism," and '0ld Lineism," that he has come to
''love to hate the,n.'' Mr. Gregg has been
an inhabitant of the State since its admission
into the Union, and is now we presume one
of the oldest editors in it. lie is most init
mately acquainted with its political history,
both secret and public, in the directing the
events of which he has had as much influence
vigorous writer, and an effective speaker
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

OF After many years Of change and vi
the Reporter, at Cannelton, has
fallen under tho editorial charge Of j. Ii.
Maynard. who has given it at once new spir-
it and vigor. Mr.. NJ. always writes with
force and effect, and has most happy and
resolute way Of pitching into'' whatever he
encounters. He can sometimes WOO the SYM
pathies Of his readers with the tender and
gentler sentiments and occasionally rise to
the use of sle6ge-h hammer force of logic and
eloquence. The Reporter will soon extend
its circulation and its influence, and will be
good medium for advertising in the coun-
ties Of Perry, Spencer and Crawford in our
own State, and in Hancock and Davies in
Kentucky.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

A BLUNDER-Gen. j. III. Hobart Ward,
commissary general of the State, and Judge
Birdsall, were arrested on the Hudson River
cars yesterday, on charge Of picking pock-
cts. 1t appears that a person on the train
had been robbed, and pointed out the Gene
raj and the Judge as the guilty parties. The
conductor was quite certain the gentlemen
were rogues, and so telegraphed on to Thir-
teenth street and obtained their arrest. o.
course, as soon as the gross blunder was
known, they were discharged with many
logics.-Al6any Statesman.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

A BLOODY TRAGEDY IN CINCIyNATI-A dic
fcuity occurred at coee-house in Cincin-
natl on Sunday night. While liquor was be-
ing served, man named Parker remarked
that he wasn't afraid of any id man in
America, to which VIM. L. Bennett replied
that he didn't think any body was afraid Of
him-Parker. perhaps you're not afraid Of
me-" exclaimed the latter. mo, l am not"
rcjoined Bennett, when Parker Immediately
struck him couple OF blows with his fist
Bennett rushed towards him; Parker succeed
ed in drawing pistol. and extending his arm
around the person who stood Immediately be-
tween him and his opponent, he fired, when
the ball entered the right side of Bennett,
breaking the secondrib, and, passing through
the lungs, lodged in the spine. The unGortu.
nate young man died in about two hours.
Louisville Journal
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

The f.. & (. RAILROAD BILL-Mr. Steele,
the member Of the Legislature, who carried
the Bill for changing the terminus of the road
from Charlottesville to Attica, made the fol-
lowing explanation Of the act, in a speech
upon its passage:
The necessity of this bill to his constituents
has been occasioned by these circumstances.
The road now constructed from Evansville
% Terre liaute was intended to terminate at
CrawforlsvilIe 1t would pass through Rock
vile, in Parke county. The citizens OF that
county have expended about $4,000 between
Rockville and Terre tlaute but that part OF
the line is graded only-the track is not yet
laid. But it is now very certain that the
stock necessary to grade it between Rock
Vile and Charlottesville will not be taken;
and hence the expenditure Of $4,000 will
prove an entire loss to the people Of Parke
county if their road cannot be completed by
other means. a proposition has been made
by the Wabash Valley Railroad Company to
continue their road to Rockville from Attca,
by connecting with the Evansville and Rock
vile road, il this bill should be passed. 1t
would enable us to complete the road, and
thus prevent from loss the large sum already
invested.
Without some strong objection, therefore
the bill should be passed. The only objec-
ton urged, is that made by the gentleman
from Hancock. Tie line Of road that has al
ready been built has been constructed under
three several charters, either of which this
Legislature has the right to alter or amend.
The bill merely gives those rights and priv
ileges If the road is constructed to Attica,
that it had to build it to Craw louisville. No
additional powers are granted. Without
the power to mortgage, no railroad could have
been constructed in the State, because by sale
Of bonds alone, secured by mortgage, could
the money be obtained necessary to purchase
the iron and running stock. 1t would be in
justice to grant this power to all other CON-
panies, and Withhold it in this instance. As
the bill cannot effect tina. gentleman or his
constituents, he hoped his opposition would
he withdrawn. and the bill suffered to pass.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

OF The first four horse post coaches ran
over the Teuhauntcpec route on the 18th day
of January. They passed from the Gulf ter
minus of the road to the Pacific shore, and
returned on the next day, thus fulfilling the
condition Of the grant of the right Of way
from the Mexican Government, which stipu-
lated that The coaches should be running by
certain date. The grant is now secured,
and the road will be put in perfect ORDER
A number of steamers on both sides, are rea-
dy to form a line in connection with the road,
which will soon make it one Of the principal
routes of travel from the Eastern States to
California. The carriage road is only prclim.
mary to q railroad.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

The PAY OF THE NAvY.-It is very much to
be regretted that the bill increasing the pay
Of the Navy, has failed at the last session. for
lack of time. they say. But there was time
enough for all sorts of tom -foolery and mis-
chief, and these sources of contention being
exhausted, there was no time for wholesome
and useful business. We believe there never
was an instance of civilized nation, pretend
ing to rank with leading powers, and having
so small Land and Naval establishment,
that paid them so grudsingly; and that, in
the midst OF profuse expenditure in every
other direction, was so beset with the passion
Of keeping those to whose courage and en-
terprise the defence Of the country was en-
trusted, on perfect short allowance.
Charleston Meycury
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-20

Dun TAxEs-The New Albany Tribune,
settles pretty conclusively, the question in
regard to the present condition Of the law
for the assessment and collection Of taxes,
relative to which there has been much differ
ence Of opinion. The assessment law Of 1851,
provided that the valuation OF the real estate
made under it, should be limited in its ope
rations to five years. And this law was re-
enacted with amendments; or-as the Til
bunc th,nks-was superseded 10y the law OF
1852, which contains no limitation clause,
and which provides that
"The appraisement list of the taxable real
property of this State, made under the au-
thor,,y OF an act entitled "an act to appraise
the real estate of this State and to make the
value Of the same equal and uniform through
out the State" approved February Is, 1851,
shall stand and be considered as the grand
ley of the State"
As there is no express limitation in this act,
it is contended that it will remain in force, Till
repealed in express terms, and that it is now
the law Of the State. This is contrary to the
general impression, which has been that the
Limitation of the law of 1851, was intended to
be re enacted in the law OF 1852.
The revenue bill that was lost by the fac
tious conduct Of the Senate, only changed the
rate OF assessment for State purposes from &c
to Is cents on the 800, and did not propose
to establish any new mode of assessment oil
collecting, nor did it contain any grant o
power to any one, by which its collection could
DO enforced 1t was simply dcclaratory OF the
rate of tax that shall be levied for State pur-
poses All the powers necessary to make the
taxes are to be found in the general act o
1852. and which is still in full force and OBJECT