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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28

New YORK, Oct. &c.

New YORK, Oct rs.
Business in stocks was dull to-day, owing
particularly to the continuous storm. The
English advices by the Baltic were as favora-
BILE as were expected. 1t is believed she
brought back no protested bills. Business at
the clearing house was nearly ST. ,0O0, coo, land
the balances paid $4,000.
By the arrival of the Baltic we learn that
thirty -four horses ran for the Cezarewitch Cup,
and the first trial resulted in dead heat be-
tween Prioress, Falkhim, and Queen Bess.
On the deciding heat, Prioress, the American
horse, won by length and half amid great
cheering.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. Ia.
Flour closed steady Wheat exhibits de-
clining tendency. Corn steady Provisions
closed quiet. 81
LONDON, Oct Is.
Flour closed with declining tendency
Wheat dull and Is. lower Sugar heavy at a
decline of 2da3d.
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EsOr eli M @ WIS
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.


The steamship Europa, from Liverpool, on
the 10th instant arrived at 112O this A. NJ
She has 63, 1913 pounds sterling in specie.
There had been a terrible storm on the
English coast The American ship S. B.
Kimball, from Sunderland, bound to New
York, was lost. Her crew was saved
The American crisis was severely felt in
England and France, and money throughout
Europe was advancing Specie was being
shipped to America
The king of Prussia was feared to be dying.
The bank Of England has raised its rate of
discount to six per cent.
FRANCE-The American crisis was severely
felt at Paris owing to the delay in remittance.
Money was in great demand, and the prospect
was that the bank of France would have to
rescind it's recent measures of relaxation, if
not to raise the rates of discount.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28

FNANcIAL<The money market strictly speaking, is no
easier though report improvement in exchange
Eastern exchange be obtained per cent of
Western there selling. All banks of the solvent
banks of Ohio Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, taken at
Balls Exchange Bank also the bills of all solvent eastern
banks from regular customers. Gold is very scarce and is
worth premium Of 20 1t the opinion of all we'll
informed business that shall have very close winter
&c. Il. Enquirer.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28
The Times.--Volume Six.

With this number closes Vol. six of the Times.
Our readers may, perhaps, expect some extended
remarks from us or the occasion but in that case,
we have only to say that they will be most signally
disappointed Reflections are uncalled for; and
they required, we do not feel in the spirit to
offer them Shall therefore content ourselves, and,
we trust, satisfy our patrons, by making public
few facts and thoughts which concern the we'll
being of our enterprise A4
We have become convinced, in the first place.
that the Times is paying institution and, conse.
quenty, in the second place, that it is perma-
nent fixture" of Ottawa county. We are led to
this belief by the many evidences which are pre-
sented to us of its healthy growth and increasing
prosperity; large addition to its list of subscri-
bers; marked increase Of advertising patronage,
and other proofs the value of which are known
only to the initiated in the minutie of the printing
and publishing business.
In the removal Of our office to Eastmanville
we see foreshadowed one of its most decided
advantages-an harblnger of its more extended
future usefulness and prosperity. 1t is now pub
lished at the CENTER of the county, and for that
reason can far better represent the agricultural
interests OF Ottawa which, in the past, have been
almost entirely neglected.
In the principal and legitimate province of a
newspaper, that Of giving ne,cs, we shall cndeavor,
in the future, to make the Times more valuable
than it has ever been heretofore. And, to enable
us to do this, we shall change the publication day
from Wednesday to Thursday.
In the publication Of pure and original litera-
ture we shall make an effort to excel the general
ity Of the country press. Our progra mme in this
department will be fully stated in our next issue.
10 We learn by an extra from the State Re
publican Office, that destructive fire occurred in
Lansing, on Sunday, Oct. Is Total amount OF
losses S23,SOO. Insurance only $4,000 While the
fire was in progress, five other buildings in vari
GUS parts of the village, were discovered in flames.
Two incendiares have been arrested. We were
sorry to hear that the Journal Office destroyed.
This was one of the best papers in the state.
CLOAK MAKERS OUT OF EMPLOY.-The n.
Post OF LIST of the cloak IN nearly all
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28

s p Z DIAL NOTICE IS.

49, MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
49, AND PHOENIX BITTERS.
For the gripping collie, inflammation of the spleen,
want of appetite, and dyspepsia, these popular
medicines may be used with entire confidence in
the result. In all liver and bowel complaints the
Moffat medicines have never failed of cure.
Sold by the proprietor, w B. MoFFAT, 1856
Broadway N. Y and H. Griffin Gr Haven [lO-l
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Gold and silver for Currency.

An able writer in Hunts Merchants Maga-
zine denies the assertion that "there is not
enough gold and silver in the world to furnish
sufficient currency" and says
"The time has been when this was often
and loudly asserted. The discovery of the
mines Of California and Australia, which bid
fair to flood the world with their rich products,
have done much to silence this argument 1t
never had any foundation, in truth it never
was sustained by any facts or reasonable the
Dry; but it was, nevertheless, once the popu-
lar and potent of all the arguments in favor
of paper money. We shall not attempt to
disprove the position, it seems unnecessary
If we have not already shown the fallacy of
such an assumption, by the explanation we
have given of the nature and functions of
money, it would be impossible for us to do so
now
The whole amount Of gold and silverin Eu-
rope and America in 1881, was estimated to
have amounted to-$4,50 500, 600, 900
There has since been added 100000, 900
Total 100000, 900
Of this amount there is used
AS currency, about ---------S2, 100000, 900
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28

New York G. Erie Rail Road.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

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Personal examination always greatly preferred,
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-10-28

CLOAK MAKERS OUT OF EMPLoY-The N
Post gives Il list of the cloak makers, nearly all
females, whom the crisis has thrown out of en-
ployment in that city during the past two months,
and the aggregate is one thousand six hundred
and thirty five
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$4,000, 5000

Leaving ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS So,OUO,OUU,UUU
to be used as plate, jewelry, &c.
From this it would appear that only two
ffths of all the precious metals now in the
countries mentioned, are used Cor needed, for
if neetled they could certainly be used) for cur
rency. All estimates of this kind are doubt
less, only approximations, but the statisticians
in this country and Europe, agree in the gene
ral results we have stated.
We present these considerations and statis-
tics, not because they are necessary to our
argument but to meet the popular, but per-
fectly falacious idea that there is not enough
gold and silver in the world to furnish a suf-
ficient currency, for the wants of commerce.
Daniel Ball was arrested by Officer Boyle
on complaint of the city marshal, charged
with violation of an ordnance relating to
nusances. Found guilty. Fined $40 and
costs, and in default Of payment, twenty days
imprisonment-appeal taken to Recorders
court.
This was a complaint made for the alleged
nuisance commonly known as the Canal
Basin" This Basin" was dug at the time
the canal was dug, and there being no water
in the canal, the Basin has filled with often
sive matter. Mr.. Ball claims that the NUS
ance is made by the city and therefore that
the city ought to abate it.-G. II Enq,tl'e1
27M
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+" The fall of Kings

The rage of nations, the crush of states,
Move not the man who from the world escaped
In still retreats and fow'ry solitudes
To Natures voice attends from month to month
And day to day, through the revolving year
Admiring sees her in every shape
Feels all her sweet emotions at his heart"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21
Dnnorous.


HERE Is jeu d'esp,it that is "quite as
good as new" A rich old gentleman of the
name of Gould married girl not yet cut of
her teens" After the wedding, he wrote
the following couplet, to inform friend OF
the happy event.
"You see, my dear Doctor,
Though eighty years old,
A girl Of nineteen
Fails in love with old Gould %
To which the Doctor replied:
a. girl OF nineteen
May love aould.it i, true
But believe me, dear sir,
1t is gold withoutau'"
A Fellqwslipped down on an icy pavement
while sitting he muttered, Il have no desire
to see the town burned down, but sincerely
wish the streets laid in ashes"
EPIdRAM.
Whats fashionable, III maintain.
Is always right cries sprightly jane.
"Ah would to heaven" cries sprightly Sns,
whats right was fashionable too"
Thirteen objections were once given by
young lady for declining q match; the trst
twelve being the suitors twelve children,
soi the th;resentA the snita, siaseh. Z.
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EVANS &c cos
GREAT GIFT BOOK 8 AL e.
400 BRODwAY, NEW YORK.


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of Books.
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from 25 cents to S 100, given with eachtbook at
the time it is sold. Having on hand a very
large stock OF new and valuable Books, and as
our motto is "Large sales and small gains than
can be had elsewhere. Any took published in
New York or Philadelphia will be promptly sent
gift included, on receipt of publishers price. -
Catalogues of Books and Presents, containing
full explanations will be sent free to all parts Of
the country.
The most liberal inducements are offered to
Agents. Any person by sending us an order ror
ten books, with money inclosed, will be entitled
to an extra Book and Gift.
A orders for books, containing money, Ito
ensure perfect safety) should be registered at
the Post Office where they mailed, and direc-
tel TO Evan & Co., 409 Broadway, New York.
Reference.-M. Thomas & Sons, South 4th
street, Philadelphia J. b. Lippincott y Co.,
Philadelphia (; d. Appleton & Co, Broadway,
New York; Derby 4 Jackson, Nassau street,
New York.
VSEND FORA CATALOGUE. "A
EVANS 81 CO.,
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Branch Stores atl25 Chestnut Street, ,Philsdel-
pha and at Washington, ID. G.
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Anecdote Of VIM. G. Preston and
Warren r. Davis.

The CLASSICAL AND THE NERNACUrAR--
The Hon. VIM. q. Preston and Hon. Warren
r. Davis, the one still honored and cherished
among the living, the other deeply !amented
and fondly remembered among the dead, were
alike given to something akin to monopoly of
conversation, at dinner or social parties, /
both spoke so well that their auditory h
never weary OF listening. On some dinner
occasion, they met at the hospitabe board Of
a mutual friend, and were, as usual both
beset by the cGcotMes loguendi; but Mr.
Preston, by superior tactics, and much to the
coloaGsi rival &c got thas pSFds pna kept it
too, without stint or compassion The theme
of the accomplished ex-senator was a favor
lite one with him, and one on which he de-
lighted to dwell and expatiate-it was the
extraordinary power Of condensation, in both
thought and expression, which characterized
the ancient Greek and Latin languages, be-
yond anything OF the kind in modern tongues
On it he literally "dscoursed eloquent music,
adornng it with frequent and apt illustration
and among other examples, citing the Cele-
bratsd admonition OF the Spartan mother tc
her warrior son. on the eve OF battle-"Wit it'll
your shield, or upon it !" The whole party
were delighted with the rich tones and classic
teachings of the gifted colloquist, except hi:
equally gifted competitor for Conversations
laurels, who, Notwithstanding his enforced
admiration, sat uneasy under the prolonged
disquisition, auXiously wailing for an oppor
tunity to take his place in the picture. A
length Utilization seizing the oliactory nery,
Of Mr.. Preston, he paused to take pinch o
snuff and Mr.. Davis Immediately filled VI
the vaccaum, taking up the line Of speech, ii
this wise:
81 have listened said he, "wth equal edi
| fcation and pleasuse, to the classic discours,
of our friend, sparkling with gems alike o
intellect and fancy; but j differ from hin
! toto cGlo. He may say what he will as to thC
superior yigor and condensation Of though
and speech. characteristic Of classic Greece
and Rome; but, for my part, think there il
nothing equal to ouI own vernacular, in :hes,
! particulars, and | am fortunately able, al
| though from an humble source, to give you
| striking and conclusive example and illustra
| tion Of the fact.
LAS | was returning home from Congress
some years since, | approached q river il
North Carolina, which had been swollen b,
a recent freshet, and observed country cir
fordng it, with sails firled, and pggin O
butter on her head. AS | arrived at tn
rivers edge, the rustic Naiad emerged iron
! the watery element. My GIRL said |, 'hoV
deep's the water, and what's the price o
butterT Up to my waist and niae-pence
was the prompt and significant response
Let my learned friend beat that, if he can, il
breyity and force of expression, by aught t.
be found in all his treasury of classic lore"
A roar Of laughter followed his humorou
explosion, and unanimous vote in favor c
the rsrnacuiar awarded the palm TO the dis
tiuguished and successful wae over his clas
steal but crest-fallen competitor.-Caar!ss
ton Courier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21
g 0 ettp {
SHANGHAI LINDEN.

A serfo-irdgico poem, some relation to
non EN- LINDEN.
Generally supposed TO hcpe been ,orittcn by III,
Author.
In Sing Sing when the sun was lon,
Not many hundred years ago,
A mighty Shanghais awful crow
Broke on the still tranquility.
But Sing Sing saw another sight,
When the roosters rose, at the dead Of night
II exterminate, in dreadful fight,
His long legged Shanghai majesty.
Then rushed the dreadful battles tide
Then few the feathers far and wide,
But louder than all else beside,
The Shanghai crowed triumphantly.
In gown and night-cap all arrayed
The neighborhood awoke dismayed,
And cursed tn unusual serenade
IN terms of great severity.
Each sleeper started from his bed,
And wished the noisy rascal Dead
And muttered vengeance on bis head
With deep, heartfelt sincerity.
The combat deepens! On ye bravel
Devote that Shanghai to his grave!
Wave roosters. all your feathers wayo,
And crow with all your devtry.
The battle ended--now once more
The neighbors slumber as before,
And thanks arise TO Heaven Ger
The downfall Of the enemy.
IT'S morn--but scarce the larks high nots
Der hill and vale begin to 6oat
Ere that Internal Shanghais throat
Pours forth its dread artillery.
But longer yet those legs will grow,
If fate lays not the monster low:
And louder yet that wretch will crow
Unless death seals its destiny.
Ah few would mourn, and none would weep
1t some dark holes secure retreat,
About two hundred fathoms deep,
Should be the Shanghai's sepuchre
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21

The BooNERAYG,--This curious weapon, pc
culiar to the Australian. has often proved a
puzzle to men of science. 1t is a piece Of
carved wood nearly in the form Of a crescent
from thirty to forty inches long, pointed at
both ends and the corner quite sharp. The
mode OF using it is as singular as the weapon.
Ask black to throw it so as 10 let it fall at
his feet, and away it goes full forty yards be-
fore him, skimming along the surface at three
or four feet from the ground. when all at once
it will suddenly rise in the air forty or sixty
feet, describing u cnrve and finally drop
at the feet of the thrower During its course
it revolves with great rapidity Oh pivot,
with whizzing noise. 1t is wonderful so
barbarous people have invented so singular
q weapon, which sets the law OF progression
at defiance. 1t is very dangerous for Euro.
pean to try 10 project it at any object. as it
may strike himself In a natives hands it is
formidable a weapon, striking withoutthe pro
jector being seen. 1t was invented to strike
the kangaroo, which is killed byit with GER
tainty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21
SNistllantous.
THE NORCROSS MURDER.
HORRIBLE PARTICULARS.

The Philadelphia Eosning J0urna, pnb.
fishes full and deeply interesting account of
the horrible murder which occurred about the
middle Of January at Altoona, on the line OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad, at the foot of the
mountains. Since that time various and con-
Trajectory narratives have been floating
through tho press Of the State, but in so dis.
ionted a form, that to elicit the truth was
nearly impossible. The Journal has, howev.
er, succeeded in obtaining minute aud de.
tailed account of the whole affair, from the
commencement to the present date which we
Judge was written by officer Blackburn, for
merly reporter, and now high constable Of
Philadelphia:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21

REMEDY FOR DEcAYED TEEru.-An ex-
change gives the following Mix chalk, pow
dered fine, with enough salt to give it q deci-
ded saline taste, Use once or twice a day, as
a tooth powder, with no wdter, but apply
dry, With toerably stiff tooth brush.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21
DISSOLUTION

DISSOI . IIoIN
NOTICE is hereby given that the late partner
~ ship existing under the firm of Smick &
Hileman. Restaurant keepers, in the Borough OF
Sunbury, was dissolved by mutual consent or
the goth of January. last. The claims of the
late firm will be settled by G. w. Hileman who
will continue the business at the old stand.
JOHN E. SMICK.
g. w HILEMAN,
sunbury, January ~, 1876
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21
WHO NoRcRoss WAS.

Very near year ago, young man named
Samuel Il. Norcross, Of alIable manners, kind
and generous disposition, and in every respect
q perfect gentleman left his parents and
friends, at east Lexington, Massachusetts.
with the intentions OF entering upon the prac-
tice Of medicine This profession) at Dunleith,
opposite Dubuque, on the Mississippi River.
Probably there were also other views in his
mind in reference to specializing in lands and
real estate. The place Of his destination
reached in safety, and under the care and tut
ton of an NJ. d., Mr. Norcross gave every
promise Of rising TO emnence in his career.
He was universally esteemed by the many
friends he had made. But after continuing
for some time in the fuiillment of his proies-
sonal duties, his health began to fail. An
abeess in the side, with which he vas afflicted
troubled him exceedingly, and after season
of doubt and indecision he at length determin,
ed by the advice and urgent request Of his
family at home, TO return to them and relin
quish all the bright prospects that the West
seemed to open TO his young manhood. lie
prepared to leave Dunleith.
TIE FArAL ACQUAINTANCE.
Then came one Of those circumstances thai
inexplicable and strange, sometimes induce
weak minds to assert sovereign principle
fatilty. A very short time before he started
for home, he became acquainted with an out
law from society-a william named Davit
Stringer McKim. This man, with the treach
cry OF fend, wormed himself into his conf
dence, and the unsuspicious nature OF younl
! Norcross, could discern no guile. He fel
into the snare, and the two became yer!
friendly. At Dunleith they were always to
gether-the serpent and his victim. Nay
more--so kind aud so much interest did Nc
X i'm take in his friend, that he resolved TO ac
company him to the East, and, on account 0
his Illness, TO see him home in ssiety.--Nor
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21

The Nert Sugar Crop.-An extensive plan
ter, who has recently examised large num-
ber of plantations in the parish Of ST. Mary's,
La, assures the New Orleans Bee that the
prospect Of the next sugar cropis magnificent
and was never bslter than at present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-03-21

GREEN HIDEs..-Toledo, Ohio, is the great
mart of the West for green hides, the pay
ments for which bs the dealsrs. il is ssidi ave-
rage $1,000