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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

10 Eastmanville is mede aan het bloeijen.-
van 20 BIZ l04 voet, geschkt ON scheepshout te
.zagen. Genoemd heer heeft het voornemen cen
schip te bowen voor den Chicago handel,
Dc, neuwe postwcg van Allegan op GrdRapids
ioopt door Monterey Allegan Co, jamestown,
OTTAWA cos en- Grandvillcs Kent co77H0uander,
To- The steamers obDe Branch and Miehtgan
leave this place at about 10, N, as follows:,ss ~.
Oiice Branch going east, going west ay''n
i.n Tuesdays, Mondays, .fR no
thursdays Wednesdays
saturdays Fridays.
htcn'gdn, going east, going west,
Mondays, Tuesdays.
~ .f,to.l Wednesdays 81 Thursdays bt
G,sl fddsys. alaf "a, Saturday. ga5id 81.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

EAsTMANvILLE PosT OFfICE.-During the last
few days we have seen quite number of persons
strolpg around the village, making enquiries for
the post Office. The general complaint seems to
he that it is not sin the house." This is, there.
fore, TO inform all parties interested that the post
office will be found only in the Times building.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

FLOWING MATcH-We have beeninformed by
DR.. T. EASTMAN, the president of the agricultural
society, that if there is sufficient number of per-
sons interested in the eclat apowing match pres
ent with their teams at the county fair, there will
be provisions made for match to come off at two
o'clock, p. NJ. Wednesday, the second day of the
exhibition.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

AGENTs.-The following named gentlemen viii
act as orr AGENTS for receiving subscriptions and
advertisements for the Times. Their receipts will
be considered as valid. fW hoNNfatF ~ n
JAMES SAWYER, general agent for Ottawa Co.
JOHN BARNARD, Robinson. wv hI4l
a. X. CARY, Grand Rapids. M "a j..sU III
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

EAsTMAN's STEAM MILL.-The new mill in this
place already begins to loom up" The roof and
cornices finished, and nearly half of the siding
put on. The boiler is placed the arch nearly COM
pleted, and the machinery is expected to arrive
from Ferrysburg, sometime during the present
week. In two weeks, at least, we expect to see
the mill in operation ~. ~ ne lo agltiyNg
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-02

.rPosr OFFICE HouRs.-The post office win
opened at s. A. M, 1--WE rise early,) and contin
open during usual business hours. =, llnA-
On Sundays, from ~ NJ. till Pm.
Mails close daily, at ~, M. - r bus r39.r
For the east, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturda.
For the west, Mondays, Wednesdays and Frida
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
NUMBER 40.
BrOthcrgy Affection.

In the reign Of Queen Ammo, soldier
belonging to the marching regiment that
was quartercd in the city Of Worcester
was taken up for desertion, and being
tried by q court. martial, was sentenced
10 be shot.
The Col. and Lieutenant. Col. being at
the time in London, the command Of the
regiment descended in course to the Ma.
or, most cruel and inhuman man.
The day on which the deserter was
to be executed having arrived. the regi.
ment, as is usual on such occasions,
was drawn out 10 see the dreadful exccu.
tion. /
1t is the custom on these occasonsD
draw lots from the several corporal ior
this disagreeable office; and whrh every
one expected to see these lor as usual
they were surprised to A"o that the MAJ.
had givon nrdo.e mat the prisoner should
do by the hands Of his own brother, wiz
was only private in the same company.
and who, when the crusl order arrived.
was taking leave Of his unhappy BROTHER
and with tears fast flowing, that express
the deep anguish Of his soul. hanging for
the last time about his neck
On his knees did the poor fellow beg
that he mightnot have hand in his own
brothers. death, and the poor prisoner.
forgetting for the moment his petitionsto
heaven, begged to die by any other hands
than those of his brother,
The unrclenting officer, however, could
by no means be prevailed on to revoke
his cruel sentence, though enlreated to do
so by every officer in the regiment; on the
contrery. he swore that the brother, and
he only, should be the eIecuioner, if it
were merely for examples sake, to make
Justice to appear more terrible.
When much time had been wasted in
rrutless endeavors to soften the ri gor OF
this inhuman sentence, the prisoner pro-
pared to die, and the brother to be the OK.
ecutioncr.
The Major, strict to the maxims Of
cruelty, stands close TO see thai the piece
was properly loaded; which being done.
he directs that the third motion Of his
cane shall be the signal to fire.
Accordingly, at the third motion, tho
Major, instead Of the prisoner. received
the bullet through his own head, and fell
iiioleSs 10 the ground.
The man no sooner discharged the piece
than, throwing it on the ground, ox.
claimed:
"He that can give no mercy, no MGR
cy lc; him receive. Now | submit
had rather die this hour for that man 8
death than live thousand years and
take away tho life Of my own broth
or
No one seemed to bc sorry for this
unexpected piece Of justice on the in.
human Major, and the man being or.
dcred into custody, many gentlemen
present, who had been witnesses to the
whole affair, joined TO entreat the Off
csr, 10 defer the execution Of the other
brother till the Queens pleasure should
he known.
The request being complied WITH the
City Chamber that very night drew up
very feeling and pathetic address 10
her Majesty, setting forth the unparal'
lelcd cruelty Of the deceased officer, and
humbly cnueated her Maje.y's pardon
for both the brothers.
The brothers were pardoned and dis
charged from the army.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

ter he had failed in his attempt.
Hold on to it, Bosty.'
About this man.
'What?'
HE is rogue
Il shouldn't be surprised
twill bet you five dollars it is Has.
brook, the (orger.'
very likely
Il am almost certain
'On the whole, don't think it is
Il will bet five dollars Of it,
Done said he, and we shook hands
on it.
After dinner, and while we were en-.
joying the pleasantest part of the jour
ney through the woods OF Maine, the
mysterious passenger was still mysterious
we could get nothing out Of him. In
vain Tilly questioned him.
DO you know Hasbrook, the lorger1'
asked he.
mo-
Never saw him?
Yes
'Where?
was sure he was Hasbrook, tho for.
ger, and felt sure Of winning the bet with
Filly.
The stranger settled back and made nc
reply.
1t was about four o'clock in the morn
ing when we reached Eastport, and then,
for the first time since leaving Bangor,
believe, the suspicious Individual got ou
Of the stage. When the stage drove uF
at tho hotel, we noticed several person:
in the bar.room, and two men were stand
ing on hestcps when we alighted.
The stranger, to my astonlshment
walked to Filly, as he got out, and slap
ped him on the shoulder. The strange
spoke then:
Mr.. Hasbrook, arrest you.' said h
to FiIly.
'EhH and Filly started back.
The two men who were standing on TIT
steps Immediately laid hands on my jol
ly friend
'Hasbrook, is it?'
In moment more they had handcufst
him.
Found a tongue at last said Filly.
MY nameis Easter5rook; am mani
Lo. or 49, D.-.~.. .l;--.' --id the man II
T the cloak.
You are sh;ewd fellow, but he tina
holds his tongue tells no secrets sai'
he TO Flly.
That's fact. You have been snulint
me all the way. Why didn't you get OF
when we dd!'
Il did. while You were at your meal.
Inc uIlVcl Knew iIe, 20 lIhL ulu ~
suffer
'Bosty,' said Hasbrook, turning TO ME
'you have lost your bet
was confounded at his impudcnce, bu
| handed him five dollars.
Was it possible had been intimat
for several days with Hasbrook, the for
ger?
He was taken to Boston, per Admiral
by the three officers, two Of W hom hat
come by boat, and the other had beel
our mysterious passenger. IT was sup
posed he meant 10 take the steamer q
Halifax, and was proceeding this way
He was a good fellow, and | was sorr
for him. He served out his time in tn
State prison.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

The city of New York, alone, sells
three times as many 'pure imported bran,
dies and four times as many pure i'm.
ported Wines annually, as all the wine
and brandy producing countries export.
Somebody, it is clear, drinks spurious
article.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Women are called the 'solter SEX be.
cause they are so easily humbugged. Out
OF one hundred girls. ninety-live would
prefer ostenlation to happness---a dandy
husband TO mechanic. f't
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Ifyou see married couple in company
constantly using very endearing terms in
addressing each other, be assured that one
is tiger, and the other ligress. when
at home.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Victoria is a spunky little Queen
She goes TO Presbyterian church, some
times, when at her castle in Scotland.
which some Of her subjects think bad
example for the head Of the established
church 10 set But she doesn't mind
their muiterings.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

The less man knows, the more easily
he is tickled. A thread bare joke, uttered
by a second.rate clown, will keep
whole bench Of blcckheads in laughter
for week.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Little acts Of kindness are slowed a.
way in the heart like bags Of lavender in
drawer, to swceten every objec, around
them.
To sweetcn solitude-confne a boy in
a cellar and give him free access 20 tie
nolasses cask.
No, the rich, but the wise, avoid mise.
~, and bscome happy and blessed.
1t is only they who step out Of the
path Of duty can receive injury.
Vague, injurious reports are not men.
lies, but all mems carclcssne@.
In love, we doubt most when we be.
leve most.
Men are frequently like tea--the real
strength and goodness are not properly
drawn out until they have been short
time in hot water.
lis ever the loast in talent who be,
come malignant and abusive.
You cannot fa,hom your mind. There
is well Of thought there which has nc
bottom. The more you draw from it tie
more clear and plentiful it will be.
All beautiful things dignity and ennobl'
life.
True poli.eness may be cherished il
the hovel as well as in the palace, an,
the most tattered draPeIy cannot conces
its winding charms.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

On the third day Of the St. Louis, Mo-,
Fair, there were $4,000 present--and
still larger attendance anticipated next
day. This is manires,ing a commend,bls
interest in our Agricultural and Mechnn'
ical exhibitions.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
TIE HOME JOURNAL
WINCHESTER:
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT'R II

FDELITY.--Never forsokc rriend.-
When enemies gather thick and fast
around him-when sickness falls heavy
on his heart-when the world is dark and
cheercss, this is the time to try true
friendship. They who turn from tho
scene OF distress or offer reason why they
should be excused from extending their
sympathy and aid, betroy hypocrisy, and
prove that selfish motives only prompt
or move them. If you have friend who
loves you--who has studied your interest
and happiness defended you when per,
secuted and troubled, be sure to sustain
him in his adversely. Let him feel that
his former kindness is appreciated, and
that his friendship was not lavishod on
you FOR naught. ...- o' o"..
Real fidelity may be rare, hut exists in
the heart. Who has not seen and felt
it, power? They only deny its worth and
power who have never loved friend, OF
Iobnrei 10 make one happy. The good
The kina, the aIectionate aud virluous see
and re this heaven y principle, fo
bcoyruIy it is the fruit gathered from a
sacled Germ implanted by heaven in the
heart.
AMI true fidelity has its reward. |,
may he sighted by some, overlooked by
others; hut pure mInled men cultivate
aod cherish fond and undying love Tor it.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

The rice crop Of North Carolina is
represented to be inir--probably an
average one--although two or three weeks
backward. Harvesting has already
commenced on some of tho plantations.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Frederick w. Porter. Of Philadelphia,
who for thirty years has been acting o'
esponding Secretary ofthsAmericsn
Sunday School Union, has proved delau!'
ter 10 thu Society for sss, ,Ss3 90.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

particular friend in New York wrote
to his correspondent in Bristol; sg
Please omit the word Esq, at the end
ofmy name, and direct my letters to Amos
Smith, without any tail 4 .......
By the return of mail came reply,
directed in precise accordance with the
request of the particular friend TO Amos
Smith without any tail ....
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

A visitor going into a free school, du.
ring the half yearly examination, noticed
tw fine looking boys, one Of whom had
ta',on the first prize, and the other the
80. ..m Saia he teacher. "Tke boy who
Ia - ,hr iirsl pr;zs is the son Of tie man
wi. >a"s.my wool; tie boy who took
ne a.con is The son of The Governor oil
rur r.al.. -..'t
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Il am losing ground as the fellow said
when the hangman gave him his last
hoist.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

A down east editor advises his readers,
if they wish teeth inserted gratis, to go
and steal fruit where his watch dog is on
guard.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

The Momons do their own consge,
and n, might be expected, their $40 pie
ce. are worth but SIT.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
z i,c Clock.

4 mechanic bis labor will often discard,
Ii the rate Of his pay he disIikes;
Eul c,ock-and its case is uncommonly
bard
will continue to aoork through it
strikes.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Relatives are not necessarily our best
friends; but they cannot do us an injury
xi,hou, being ensmie, q themselves.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

We always overrate the happiness Of
others and underrate the means Of our
own.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

i sour elbow SAYS that he always
.ooks uni,t the marriage head for the
Gev, ~ he reak.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

Fast men, like fast rivers, are generally
the shalowest.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17

.,l1pERAT. CHARoEs-The bills ofthree
physicians who analysed the blood stains,
e.. N the Burdell murder case in New
York, amounted to e1,0bo.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
r'Rg-MEEMLY nt.. sass
VI 81 T. a. a 'a''!s
l. l. J. e G: e. p T. f. T., T. g g
AND
aaNMs,lX Sf5SgFF&.

THE BEST FAMILY MEDICINE NOW BEFORE II II
public for the cure of SCro'ua, Ulcers, Scurvy, or
EruptiOs Of the Skin Fever and Agc. Oropsy, aNd in
fact most all diseases vied to their curative prODcr.
ties. 1t has been computed that during the last twenty.
five years upwards of FOUR MILLIONS Of persons have
been benefited by the Of these medicines fact which
speaks vOlumeS in favor Of their curative prOpcrtirSa
single trial will place hem beyond the reach of conpr
ton in the estimate Of every patient. Hy their The
BLOOD IS RESTORED TO 4 HEALTHY STATE and cci
from all impurities The system is not reduced during
their operation but nvigo0ted, and they require 10 C.
Strant from business or pleasure.
The afflicted have in these medicines remedy that will
do for them all that medicine possibly effect.
Prepared by w. B. MOFFAT, M. d.,
Proprietor, New York,
AND FOR SALE BY
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-17
Rare Chance to make Money,

rNIIE undersigned has, at great deal Of expense. col
l. ccted together the following valuable Recipes, Ec
for several Of which he has paid l5 90 ess ana ne nay
time, Independent living hy selling them some OF
them originally cost So and several of them Jet SELL to
business men, and the afflicted for that amount All who
wish to procure them either for their own use or to sell
again. can receive the entire lot enumerated Below, oy
return first mail post paid, by sending the undergned
only ONE DOLLAR
Arccpe for making the celebrated gold and silver coun
terfeit deteCtOr;
rerpe for making sthe best black, blue and red inks
and ndelliblc inks Of all COlOrs,
recipe for making the celebrated oil paste blocking
recipe for making the celebrated washing fluid, which
will enable one to wash more Clothes in one hour h'n IN
twelve the ordinary way, and with scurcely any ab0 II
Is adapted TO wash all kinds Of fabrics, SILKS aid "oOens
as well as nens 1t also ss!s colos rather than removes
them.
recipe for making the best Matches.
recipe for making the best Cologne and the renowned
hair nyigorao which is the very best thing for the hair
ever discovered.
recipe for making the hair curl most beautifully and
also to change hair from Light or sandy color, to black
recipe for making the best quaiity OF shaving soap
a., recipe for removing recAes, tar ard sun burnt rom
the face and hands.
recipe for keeping butter from rancing for four or
five years.
recipe for the certain cure Of lux and diarrhca.
recipe for the certain cure Ct cancer.
recipe that instantly cures the most severe toothche
recipe for the certain cure OF eon!upon, bronchitis
coughs colds and general debility.
recipe for the certain cure Of ague and fever and fits
OF all Sorts This recipe may be considered !NrALLELs
as ii has never been knowntJ fall.
recipe for temperng cd sc tooa which has been sod
In this neighborbood for SO
VIC will also give DIR. Reeses discovery BY the sale OF
Which he advertises make $50 per month; $50
Prof wlliamsons two ways Of making from 81 to sl'
per day; and Mr. J. Cooks way OF making rom 600 TO
2OOO per cent as advertised By him In different newsps
pers We will also send lot CT other vala e recipes,
TOO tedious to MENTION which no We printed the entire
lot embracing ali the valabc recipes AMI ways TO make
money, ever advertised in the United States.
We are well assured that will ever regret send
ing one uOaf 10 procure all the above named Valuame
Information Tor some should not feel disposed to sell to
Others they would sti save every year, MANY times the
amount OF the cost by being able to made these articles
instead Of having them to nd the Ingredients used in
forming them cost comparatively nothing little in fact
that one who manufactures to sell can, in many
make nom I00Oto 5000 ler Cent profit
Address all orders to
.g.I d. F. BLACKBURN, NJ. D.,
Eent12 liz EanIpsl,ire. ManrY cnn,fr Tam
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g.I d. F. BLACKBURN, NJ. D.,
Septi2 1y Hampshire. Msury County, Tenn
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-08-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

will firmly driven down and spiked with said gutter plank
M @ ss sss
wide by inches thck well nailed to the Em,e
sh ee e a Ea four so
M pins Ss H. q las 81
latter shall win slsps q one inch
mSs ,sis Sy aa %
inch G Ss @
placed and said CUTTERS shall through the whole width q
walk pavement shall b 81. lad Il Sj ,.ts
s.ss sast s'es s'Ti
XII " 3 sst
ing e snS ss as and
smoothly with dsc,iyy slope the out onhs s II Ss ned
saa q s', unshs u an
l laid in slOs Joint;
Ss1 sGss ssssss sss
onaY and shall be- urned By the contractor as we'll as the
asss Tas esnssts s spposs ss' p1%u
Council complete the @ same s t9r a aSe, @
psesn Ihs same Il Is not completed, .oo, =. :.
ouirea u 70 the faithful Of the contract
payments the completion each three Or more and
sn . s. made BY the properly On
aes s sy snd Collected by the
city be held liable responsible for any Of said bills
the rights of the city and seize the property in case
Of non payment of any all Of said bills.
The contractor shall pay into the City Treasury prior 10
the property holders being well understood that said con-
shall have the right OF demanding oil sd petohers
the reimbursement of said costs Of publication
well that in Of failure by the contractor
begin finish the work part thereof within the period
xed or in case the Council be dissatisfied with the manner
which the being executed the Council shall have me
right annu the without putting the contractor IN de-
% as required by article 1903 Of the Civil Code and without
applying court Of justice to annul the same and
denny it is also well understood that n case the con
shall time abandon his Or not hn,s ana
tractor shall forfeit all claims he may have for any par par s
work by him the Of the ana tne
shall be thereby discharged from any and all liability %
and understood that in the contract pc
contractor and securities shall be held and bound IN
to pay unto the city all loss difference between the price
which The contractor originally contracted perform the work
and price which be adudcated at resale or
adjudication. .s,,a;,u
the turning Of the corners.
| New Orleans August 5, 1851 x,x,, - o
by the Committees On Streets and Landings OF both
Boards Of the Common Council.
tSignedl a y EENNAKD,-, SChairrneu.
[Signedl JOHN 4. dohhANU,
Registered August IL, 1851. ,,,,, n,-,rY I'd.
npJ2 st Clerk of Comptroller
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