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tains more brilliant
E N CRAVINGS AND STORIES
Than any other Periodical Of the age.
Volume LIv., Of Godey's Ladys Boob
commenced in Jan. 1857, and the Publisher
and Proprietor would take this occasion to
return his thanks to the Ladies Of America
for their steady patronage of their own book
since its first publication in July, 1880, by
the same publisher, period of over twenty
seven years, a circumstance unparalleled in
the Magazine Literature of the country. He
would be wanting in common gratitude to
that great Republic of ladies', for whom it
is his pride to say, that he was the first to
commence Magazine suited to theirwants,
and for whom he has catered longer and bet
ter than any other man in the Union, if he
did not use all the means that long expert,
cnce and the command of money gives him,
to make the best and most suitable work
for those who have so literally and so long
patronized him and he feels assured that
SO long as he may deserveit, by publishing
the best Lady's Book in the country, so long
will that encouragement be continued. 1t
will be impossible for him TO enumerate all
thai he intends to do this year, but he will
again promise that the Book for 1857, shall
surpass that Of 1856. Let the result show.
NEW FEATURES FOR 1851!
A New and Very Interesting Story-by
Meta Victoria Victor, late Fuller) was
commenced in the January number.
Miss Virginia F. Townsend, commenced
ono of her thrilling stories in the February
number.
Mario Harlan, author of "Alone" and
Hidden Path" will also contribute during
the year.
Mrs. A. B. Neal, commenced in the Janu.
airy number and will coatinue in every num-
Der a story of domestic nature.
Trials Of an English Housekeeper con-
tinued also. Carolina Backwoods Sketch
es, by celebrated author.
Pauline Forsyth, Mrs ST.. Hale, Miss
Virginia D'Forrest, Mrs Z. F. Ellis, Mrs All
ME y. Porter, Mrs Nichols, Miss At viii.
bur, Rev. Hastings Weld and w. Gilmore
Smms, Esq will all contribute during the
year.
This is only giving IN idea of our inten.
tons for 1857 ;-in short Godey's Lady's
Book, will possess the interest Of any other
three Magazines TERMS CASH IN AID.
VANCE!
One Copy one year, 5000 Two Comics
$500 Three copies for one year( in advapcoI
$500 Five Copies, and one extra to nerson
making the club $1,000, scopies one Year
and an extra copy to the person sending the
club, making y copies for $500; Eleven
copies one year, extra, $ 90 90.
The only Magazine that can be introduced
into any Of the above clubs is Arthurs Home.
Magazine--one or more Of that work can be
included IN the Club in place of the Lady's
Book, if preferred,
Harpers Magazine and the Lady's Book.
one year, for 4,5O this is the only way We.
club with Harpcrs Magazine.
Club subscribers will he sent to any Post
Office where the subscriber may reside.
i, A, Cooley.
ll3, Chestnut st! Philla.
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RN- a friend in speaking Of

sas, says
"Ifyou call physician, he gene
rally relieves You, If not OF your
disease, Of your pockot-book. For
III ~ 'ahems and 'ha' ! paid, in
,lyr ist last, twcnty-soven dollars"
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02

ET- Poverty is like . panther
look II steadily in the face, and II
will turn from YOU.
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02
BLACKSMITHING.

JOHN GRIFFITH would respectfully
inform the citizens of Prairie City and VI
cinity that he is now prepared TO execute
all orders in the line Of blasksmithing that
may be given him, Having nearly recover
ed from the lager" he can now promptly
attend to his business. and will not only do
his work in the best style, bat will do It
IMdKDIATELy. His terms arc CASH.
Prairie City, June 25th le57---l-tf
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02

SINGLE BLEssEDNEss. Sheet iron
quilts-blue noses-frosty rooms
ice in the pitcher-unregenerate lin
en--heelless socks-coliee sweeten-
ed with icicles- gutta percha biscuits
burnt steak--dull razors-corns,
coughs, and cholics, rhubarb, aloes,
misery, &c. Ugh
MATRIMoNY.-Hot buckwheat cakes
warm beds-comfortable slippers
smoking cofee-round arms--red
lipS-etc., tc.,--shirts exulting in
buttons-redeemed stockings-boot
jacks-happiness, &c.
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02
s. $. PR0UTY,
REC EGISTER OF DEEDS.
Prairie City, Kansas.
0Gcein "Fwcmen's Chan,pion2 Block
CLAIMS FOR SALE |

Two miles from Prairie City, two spiet-.
did claims for sale---one with 30 acres tim,
Dor, and 80 acres tip.top prairie, ten acres ,
under cultivation with crop in for this sea-
son, and good log house. The other is a.,
prairie claim with log house and some ap
pie trees on it. They both will be sold i,
reasonably %
Inquire at this office. fI
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02

~-"Will you take this woman to
be your welded wife?" asked an Hi
nois magistrate of the masculine of
a couple that stood up before him.
"Wall, squire, you must be tarnal
green hand to ask me such question
as that ar, DO you think that I'd be
such plaguey fool az to go to the
bar hunt and taFe this ar gal from the
quiltin' frolic, if waSen't honscrip.
turously sartin and determined to
have her. Drive ON with your busi-
ness, and don't ak foolish questions" /"
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02

Gv- Some crusty, rusty, fusty lus-
,v. nasty, gusty, curmudgcon Of q
,,,an. gave the following toast at o
nelebration nOpr fro engines--may
,i,eylbe like our oldmaids--svcr ron I
s,5'usver wantOdl'hss
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02

ET- A Western poet witnessed o
pugalistic encounter, which he thus
immorialised H8f 5 i;iE
And Isaac pitched into hym;
And hym pitched into he N
Tho way they iyttc II was y ain,
y And hcrybel ID acc s' ya
Freeman's champion., 1857-07-02
GoDEY'S BEST EFF0RT!


Fifty-fourth and fifty-6fh volumes of the
Pioneer MagaziIel Especially devo-
ted to the wants of the Ladies of
America. Thswork has been
the standard for twenty
seven years, and con-
tains more brilliant
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
The Mystery of the Everglades.

The long peninsula which runs out into the
Atlantic, forming the southern part of Florida,
has always consisted of swamps and forests
hammocks and lagoons, rendering it nearly
impossible, and quite uninhabitable, except
as the lurking place of Seminoles. They ex-
tend into the heart of the country, 200 miles
north of cape Sable, and collectively are called
-"the Everglades"
During the past winter, natural outlet
has opened somewhere, which is draining the
Everglades dry. For nearly two months,
though no water has flowed out of any of the
known outlets, the water in the glades has
continued to fall rapidly. The invisible vent
must have by this means discharged vol
ume equal to the Mississippi river.
A letter from resident near there. dated
April I'd, says
"The Everglades are extremely dry-lit-
orally parched up, which has not occurred to
them before, in the twenty-five years that |
have lived in this vicinity"
Vessels passing the coast report that they
have seen black, discolored water near shore
as if it was pouring out of the swanps.
One of the coast survey vessels at work in
that quarter, sailed on an exploring cruise in
search of it, in March, but storm arose which
drove it back to port, and compelled aban.
donment Of the search.
Florida has always been noted for its mys-
ferrous streams. There are several creeks and
rivers OF limpid water in the state, which sink
into the earth and disappear Others rise
suddenly out of the ground one of which
the Wakulla-is navigable to its very source
The strange accounts of them which reached
Spain in the early years of the discovery, LED
Ponce de Leon there in the search for the
Fountain of Youtb."-Albany Evc. Jour
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
The Prospects OF the Crops and Fruit.


We condense, mostly from the Chicago Demo
cratic Press, the following items in regard to the
crop and fruit prospects in different parts OF the
Union:
In southern Illinois the wheat never looked
better-there is scarcely poor piece to be found.
There is also a much greater breadth Sown than
we had any idea of.
In both central and southern Illinois, the pros
pect of fruit corp is good-apples and peaches
specialization. Press.
In northern Ohio the wheat crop never prom
Used so we'll In Lake county, especially the wheat
promises an abundant yield.
As TO fruit our peach, cherry, apricot and apple
trees literally alive with buds just bursting into
bloom and it is hardly supposable that the frost
can now. the middle of May injure them much
Cleveland Plaindedler.
MARENGo, ILLs.-The spring wheat in this vi
cinity looks well and is growing finely. The win
ter wheat did not suffer much from cold weather
last winter. Fair crops may be expected this sea-
son-Marengo Journal.
LAKE COUNTY ILLs.-The winter wheat in this
county was nearly all destroyed by the severity of
the past winter but the spring wheat was never
looking finer, and a good crop may be expected
Our farmers have sown nearly double the quantity
of wheat this year that they did last Wdueegan
Gazette, 10th.
SoUTH-EAsT MIssoURI.-A gentleman who has
just travelled through fifteen counties in southeast
Missouri informs us that the wheat looks as well
as could DC expected under the umStanCeS, ana
promises at least a two-thrds yield. The farmers
are somewhat encouraged.-S Louis Rep, 18th.
UPPER CANADA.-Nothing canexceed the prom
ise Of the wheat crop there. An unusually boun-
tiful harvest is expected in Canada this season.
Rochester Democrat.
OHIO AND INDIANA.-Dr. Smith, just from Day
ton, Ohio, informs us that the crops never looked
more promising in the Mama valley than now.
Throughout northern Indiana and Ohio, winter
wheat never looked better.-Ind Sen.
TExAs.-Houston, May 6th.-Our frosts, which
extended this year late into April, have been sue
ceeded by warm rains, revivng vegetation, and
giving fresh hopes to the farmer. 1t is now conf =
IDENTITY hoped that Texas will during 1857, realize
a larger crop of corn, cotton, sugar and wheat
her four great staples-than during any previous
year. Wheat is becoming one of our chief pro-
ducts; its culture is rapidly extending. The popu-
laton of our state is receiving heavy immigra-
ton from Missouri Illinois, Indiana and other
wheat growing states
Our exchanges from Virginia, Kentucky and
Tennessee, speak in enthusiastic terms not only
of the wheat but of the prospects for fine growth
of corn.-Chicago Times.
MICHIGAN.-Every farmer from the country
around this town, with whom we have conversed,
represents the wheat as looking well" Our far
mers may hope to rejoice over an abundant har-
vest.-Ldnsinq Repu6licdn.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

To BUSINESS MEN.-We intend to enhance the
value of the Times as an advertising medium, by
taking means to greatly increase our subscription
list In one important item our paper commends
itself to the favorable consideration of those who
wish to advertise-the terms are lou! Read them
and Judge for yourselves.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
CLOTHS.

We have in store and are now receiving large
assortment of black blue, brown, green, and cadet
Broadcloths, of French, English, German and
American manufacture, black, mixed and striped
French Doeskins, ribbed, plain, checked, pladed
and mixed English and American cassmeres, blue,
brown drab and black West of England Beavers
and Devonshire Kerseys, fancy overcoatings of ev-
cry style and quality, black brown, ribbed, mixed
and plaid Union Cassimeres, cassinetts sattnetts,
cashmeretts, Emmets, sleeps grays, cottonades.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

rWe call attention, to j. KENDALL's adver-
tisement. They are doing large business. Call
on them when in Grand Rapids.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES.
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Our PAPER.-The Times, this week, is improved
by the addition of a motto, on the outside, indica-
tive of its general object 1t is also enlarged by the
addition of about threefourths of an inch to each
column. To give ourreaders an idea of the proht
and expense of printing, we would state, that this
additional space if filed with advertisements Tor
one year, at our average rates, would amount TO
S72OO; at our lowest yearly rates, $1,000; If filled
with reading matter each week, 1t costs $3o,oo
regular journeymen's wages.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

Our OFF1cE.-We shall remain in Grand Haven
until we have had time to complete the necessary
arrangements forremoving to Eastmanvile, which
will probably be in three or four weeks.
Meanwhile, our subscribers and advertising pat
rons can make known their intentions in regard
10 the continuance Of their favors.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

CHEERING.-A warm life-giving rain fell in this
vicinity yesterday. 1t has impaired fresh and
beautiful appearance to the vegetative creation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

SMALL TYPE-A portion of our reading matter
is put in small type, this week, in order to give US
more room our patrons will be gamers thereby.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

10 Our columns are rather crowded this week.
We have, in consequence, been compelled to leave
out half column of readng.matter, few adver
tisements, and the market report.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
VESTINGS.

Black, check and fancy Velvets, black and fgur-
ed satins plain and figured grenadine, barathea
and brocade silks plain, striped and checked farm
ers satin white and buff Marseilles and cashmere,
Valencia Rob Roy, etc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

N7E are constantly receiving additions to our
Wv spring and summer stock of Dry Goods, our
assortment is nearly complete, and as to prices we
defy competition our assortment consists In part
of Chali Berage, Poplins, Printed Lawns, Apacas,
Nous. de Lains figured and plain, Mohair Lustres,
Ginghams, Calicoes, &c. &C. Please call and see.
CUTLER & WARTS.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestngs and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods. We have now received our
Fall and Winter stock which comprises the larg-
est we have ever offered in this market, and we
are prepared to sell them just as cheap as ever.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
CLOTHING.

Dress, frock, half frock and sack coats, mad
from super black, brown, green and blue French
English, German and American broadcloths, sack
half sacks and business frocks, made from cass
mere, satinetts, sleeps gray, Kentucky Jean, casl
merett, cottonade, etc, etc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

A large assortment made from super black an
coored doeskins, broadcoths and cassimere
black, plaid, fancy and mixed cassimeres, sheep
gray satinetts, cottonades, cassinets, tweeds an
Kentucky Jeans.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27

they may require,
at
UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES I!
from one of the largest and best selected stocks of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Groceries, Crockery and Hard,oare,
ever before offered in this place. Among which
may be found
DRESS GOODS,
Fancy Bareges, Barege Robes and Barge De-
watered Silks, black and colored
Fancy Plaids, Plain, cold and Black Gro De
Rhine Silks,
Lawns and Muslins.
T r | M M | n G. S,
Gauze, Broche and Frnged trimming Ribbons,
a good variety,
Black Velvet Ribbons, all widths,
Bonnet Ribbons splendid variety, at half the
Tassaled Silk Buttons Beautiful article for
Dress Trimmings.
c. L O II I'll I N c.,
Black French Cloth, and cold Cashmerette
Coats,
Plain and Fancy Cashmere Coats,
Linen Duck, Blouse and Bay Linen Coats
Black and cold Doeskkin Pants,
White and fancy cold Linen Drill Pants,
White and fg'd Marseilles and Valencia Vests,
Plain Black Satin Vests, in great variety of
prices and qualities,
Gents Plain, White and Fancy Linen H'dk'fs,
White and cold Pongee Silk Hdk'fs,
Gents Half Hose bleach'd brown and fancy
Gents Black and Fancy Silk Scarfs and Cravats
M u S l. | n S,
Plain and Plaid Nansook Musns,
Fig'd and dotted Swiss Muslins, a
few pieces better than ever before brought to this
town,
Plain India Book and Swiss Muslins, all prices
B O n N E II S,
Neapolitan Bonnets, splendid article,
Soft Straw Leghorn and Silk Bonnets,
Bonnet Trimmings, good variety.
Gents Brocade Silk Pocket Handkerchief,
Gents and Boys Hats and Caps,
Childrens Hosiery, all Sizes qualities and prices
Ladies' Kid Gloves white blk and cold,
of the best qualities,
Cold Kid and Doe Gauntlets,
Taffetta Silk Gloves, kid finish, a fine article,
Isle Th'd and Silk Gloves all qualities, from
six cents to four shillings
GRAPE AND STELLA SHAWLS,
Saxony Th'd Real Th'd and Smyrna Edgings
and Insertings Muslin and Cambria
Edgings and Insertings,
Embroidered Muslin and Cambria, Collars
| Sleeves and Chemisettes, singy and in sets,
| Mourning Collars, Chene Neck Ribbons,
Black and cold Grenadine Vestings,
Marseilles, Valencia and fancy Silk Vestings,
Irish Linens, large stock, at 3-4 the usual
| prices.
| D- None need take the above as a matter of
fact, without judging for themselves, but they ask
all to give them call, where clerks will be found
ready and willing to offsett their time in showing,
| against customers time in an examination of their
EXTENSIVE STOCK.
| Grand Haven June 3, SO.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
VESTS.

Plain and fancy velvets, black satin, figured DE-
plain and figured Barathea, grenadne and br
cade silks, white and Marseilles, broadcloths ca
simeres, satinetts, tweeds, valencia, popns cas-
meretts and aapaccas, double and single breaste
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods

Gents silk wrappers and drawers, mixed and
white knit Saxony merino and cotton, red and
Canton flannel, do. White, fancy striped and
checked gngham shirts, hickory do, also heavy
red, blue mixed and anchor flannel over shirts.
Cravats-Victoria DeOrsay, Beaufort Opera and
Napoleon Ties, Scarfs and handkerchiefs of plain
and figured plaid and checked silk, satn silk and
linen, lawn, Bingham, etc. Stocks-Plain and fan
cy tab, plain embroidered and diamond bows, etc.
Pocket Observation-Disclosures and bordered linen,
white and figured China and Pongee silks. Black
and colored kid gloves, silk silk and linen Isle
thread and cotton do. Mixed, brown and striped
cotton half hose; also large lot of country knit
socks
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
H. rs Il ND ca PS.

HATS AND CAPS.
Soft Wool Hats, Straw, Panama, Leghorn, Canton,
and Palm-Leaf Hats, Velvet, Cloth and
Silk-glazed Caps.
BOOTS AND Shoes
Ladies' Fine Caters and Buskins. Misses and
Childrens wear, of all styles. Mems Calf Boots,
Shoes and Cloth Caters all sizes of Youths
and Boys Boots and Shoes.
CL HING.
The most complete and best assortment ever
offered in this market.
TO We also invite your attention to our large
STOCK OF GROCERIES, Pork, Flour Corn,
Corn meal, Oats, Salt, coarse and fine, which we
offer at wholesale or retail. AS we are determined
to sell for small profits, assure all our old and
new customers that they will do well to look at
our assortment while it is complete.
WALL PAPER, 500 Rolls, of all descriptions
as we have a large assortment, any one in want OF
paper, will do well to examine our stock.
CUTLER & WARTS.
Grand Haven, May g. 1857. 2SS
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
HATS.

AID.
Leary's fall style of silk and mole hats, cassi-
meres, beaver, know -knothings and wide awakes.
fur and wool, Kossuth, Webster, Ingraham cava-
Her. citizen and Albon do, also large assortment
of black, brown and fancy silk and cotton plush
caps, from 3s to SO So black brown and drab cloth
do, silk and cotton glazed do.
BOYS CLOTHING.
Boys frock, sack and half sack coats, over coats
pants, vests and overalls, youths patent leather
belts, ETC., etc.
Custom work
Cut and made to order on short notice, in the
latest styles and warranted to fit.
900 IT, PORTER & MATHISON.
Irving Hall, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-27
Dissolution.

nRIED APPLES of good quality just received
H. at Grfin's Drug Store.
Grand Haven, May 5, 1856.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-07-30
The Declaration of Independence.

Many popular impressions concerning
"the Declaration Of independence" are de.
rived from fourth Of July orations and pic
lures, both Of which are apt to mislead as
does the picture Of "the First PRAYER in Con-
gross" Nine ont Of ten suppose that some
where about noon on the fourth Of July,
l776, Congress passed the vote afliming the
Colonies independent, and that the old bell
ringer in the steeple Of the State House, re-
ceived the intelligence of this event, was
seized with asudden enthusiasm to ~swing
the old bell, TO ripg out the news TO the peo-
pie in such loud joyous manner as put
the quiet citizens Of Philadelphia in n won.
derfu excitement. Then there was the
signing Of the Declaration, we have a
picture Of that too, which teaches us how
the representatives Of the Colonies We'd with
each other in putting their names to the
immortal instrument, so that before night
the famous parchment, the original paper,
which now is seen in the Patent Office, was
engrossed, and signed as we now have iii
\ few facts CLEANED from various sources
will be interesting as rectifying these i'm
pressicns about this famous trsnsgction-
this crisis in human affairs. On the 10th
of June, lT76, Mr.. Harrison, of Virginia,
reported resolution, part of which is said
to have been literal transcript OF the in
struction given by the Convention of Yir.
ginia to their Representatives in Congress,
and which was moved on the 7th Of June
in Congress by Richard Henry Leo. Mr.
Harrison's resolution embodying Mr. Lees
is in these words: "Resolyed, That the
consideration of the first resolution be post
poned to Monday, the first day Of July next;
and in the meanwhile, that no time be lost,
in case the Congress agree thereto, that
committee be appointed to prepare decla-
ration to the effect Of the said frs. resoIu-
ton, which is in these words: That these
United States are, and of right ought to be
free, and independent States; that they are
absolved from all allegiance to tho British
Crown; and that all political connexion be-
tween them and the State of Great Britain
is, and ought to be, totally dissolved"
This resolution was adopted.
On the llth of June, Thomas Jefferson,
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger
Sherman, and II. Il. Livingston, were ap-
pointed committee to draft the Declara-
ton. Richard Henry Lee, as the original
mover ofthe resolution for declaring the Colo
nies independent, would have been named
rs chairman OF the committee, but, unforlu-
nately for himself, he received intelligence
Of sickness in his family, which made it
necessary for him to be absent before that
committee was appointed. Jefferson had
the reputation Of being a brilliant writer,
and succeeded to the place of honor The
elder Adams, in his autobiography, says
that he saw and read the original draft
of the declaration, and he speaks in terms
Of rapturous admiration oft: 81 was delight
ed with its high tone, and the flights of
oratory with which II aboundsd, especially