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Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

May 90 1857.
OEALED PROPOSALS will be received until 3, D.
~ Of Tn, 9th day Of July furnishing stamped
veopc, this department. may require for period four
No. 3 or letter size TX by ~ inches q bun white paper or
No or official size az by So inches buf white or in such
Proposals invited furnishing straw board boxes for
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qua manufactured specially for the and such water marks
sealing at least I inches on the point banded in parcels of 25
packed without charge for packing aud furnished complete and ready
Tor in such quantities be required the post
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which is to be pasted on the box by the charge
be Style they arc 10 be provided renewed
and Kept in order at the expense Of The contractor
q the quality they intend TO use in the manufacture of the envelopes
Bond apd will required performance of
the contract and payments under / viii be made quarterly Price,
together IN awarding The contract and the Postmaster General
the same Of it, offered
purpose q speculation and he WIN in sanction transfer Of
qualified than the original bidder The right
its stipuG,ions -
The number envelopes pomacrs quarter end
ing March ii, 1857, is stated below
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Change of the Place of Sale of the Delaware
Trust Lands in Kansas.

NOTICE is hereby given that the place of sale of
An the Delaware trust lands in Kansas Territory,
take place at Lcompton the 23l day Of June
changed To- and viii commence osawkee in said Territory
day and date
BY order Of the Secretary Of the Interior:
CHARLES f. MIX,
Commissioner dd Interim.
DEPARTMENT INTERIOR,
Office OF Indian Ailirs, April 6, 1857.
April 7--lawtlJunc
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deliver at the United States vyyard at nifty thousand
cubic feet of yeoak conformity
the Bureau Of the or 1857
5000 cubic feet suitable for principle pieces sided Is inches
at - foot.
% 900 cubic feet timber sided 10 Is inches
TO IL feet, at foot
5000 cubic feet curved TIMBER sided II inches length 10 70 IL
feet Mt 49, per foot.
5000 cubic timber siding Is and 10 inches length
feet at per foot
Total value.
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NAVY DTAEfNgNT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing
June 2, 1857.
GEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed " Proposals for
- lecp and "rpNsals fer I'sk t may 30, win he
ceiyed AT this Office until oclnc "Wednesday the 10Th day
OF July furnishing and delivering free Of all and risk
abe United States, Al the following az \
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mo. 5sl.l

No. 5sl.
Notice OF the Removal or the Land once from
Red Wing to Henderson, in Minnesota Ter
ritory.
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Routcige's Shakespeare, parte. %
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just received at TAYLOR MauRYs
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EDWARD X. COLLINS,
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BROWN, SMILEY, 4 CO.,
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Notice

OF de rcpor1l Of te land Office from Fayefc 10 Boonrat
The S.ae IF 4HSsoeai.
TN accordance with the provisions of the act
Congress entitled San act authorizing changes In the hUs
land Office approved March g. 1884, il u hereby declared and m
the Vlcessr the sale OK public hands AZ FAlEr
state Of Missouri viii be removed 10 the town OF BcoS,f
State AZ as curly iiai,9 as practicable u
Further ic prteise Of removal win be ssuei'
The register ard receiver tho faycitc land
Given under my hand, the cty q Washington, this ism ~
May, A. d. 1887.
BY order Of the President
TTrCS. A. HE-NnRICKS,
COMMISSIONER az The General Land Onf'
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Glass No l. Whiteoak logs No yellow pine plank
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Is. No Is Hgnumvte. No. 81. No. Spikes
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| hereby certify that tho above namcd =-- known
Of property and able to make good their
Date. Signature,
To he signed by the United States judge
trc attorney collector, and no others
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The bids should be marked proposals Stamped Envelopes
and addressed Third Assistant Postmaster General
partment" AARON " BROWN
May 30-dtJuly6f Postmaster General
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

On DEMAND.-Judge c., a well
known and highly respected Knickerbocker,
on the shady side Of fifty, a widower with
five children-full of fun and frolic. ever
ready for joke-to give or to take-was
bantered the other evening by Miss of five
and twenty, for not taking another wife; she
urged that he was hale and hearty, and de-
served matrimonial messmate. The Judge
acknowledged the fact, admitted that he was
convinced by the eloquence of his fair friend ;
that he had been thus Ear, very remiss, and
expressed contrition for the fault confessed,
ending with offering himself to the lady, tell
ing her she certainly could not reject him,
after pointing out to him his heinous offence.
The lady replied, that she would be most
happy to take the situation so uniquely ad-
vertised, and become bone of his bone and
flesh of his flesh, but there was one, to her,
serious obstacle. "Wel," says the Judge,
"name it. My profession is to surmount
such impediments." All, Judge, this is be-
yond your powers. | have vowed, if | ever
marry widower, he mast have ten children" !"
Ten children "Oh that's nothing" says the
Judge, 81 will give you five now, and my
note on demand, in instalments, for the bal
ancer' Porter's Spirit.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

Governor at once issue his proclamation con-
vening the Legislature Why, instead, did
the Commissioner of the Land Office send
out the communication to the public, which
we printed yesterday, declaring his determin-
alton to nullJy the lawG Why these things
Simply because the administration is not GER
tain as to how the public will view the ques-
tion of the necessity of an extra session; and
Governor Bingham preferred that Mr.. Com
missioner Treadwel should "put his foot i'm
rather than put his own in. He preferred to
use Mr.. Commissioner Treadwell as a feeler
of the public pulse rather than take pre-
cipitate step himself, from which he could
not recede. He preferred to certainly ruin
Mr. Commissioner Treadwell rather than take
any personal risk upon his own shoulders.
And he has certainly ruined Mr.. Commits
sioner Treadwell; for, no public officer can
maintain an attitude of resistance to the law,
no matter how odious the law. 1t is not for
Mr.. Commissioner Treadwell to inquire
whether this is meritorious or a pernicious
law. His only inquiry must be, IS 1t the laao 2
Det. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20
A SPIRIT INVOKED BY Hor WArER.-The

A SPIRIT INVOKED BY HoT WArER.-The
California Express tells the following story,
which was witnessed at locality known as
Woods Crossing: There is in that locality
certain M. D., who professed to be medi-
um, and had succeeded in gaining many pros
elytes to the new faith. At one of the doc
tors circles, and the last, we believe, over
which he presided, a Mr.. G. was present, and,
being rather skeptical on the subject of spir-
itualism, slyly procured kettle of hot water.
All things being in readiness the doctor re-
quested the spirit to manifest itself, which
was done by a rap on the floor Immediately
under the table. Mr.. G. not being altogeth-
er satisfied that the noise proceeded from the
table, suggested that the doctor again ask the
spirit to manifest its presence, which was done,
and at the same time the kettle of hot voter
was accidentally spilled on the floor, when
10 and behold, out came live man, with tat
tered garments and smoking like furnace |!
The circle adjourned Immediately, and the
doctor was at loss to know how the man
came there, though all saw the hole he came
out of!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

A STUBBORN STRIPPLING.--Once upon n
time, big, strapping, awkward youth, fresh
from Vermont, entered the Dummer Acade-
my, at Byefield, Mass, for little share of
eruditon, which is doled out at this Temple
of Minerva at economical prices. At that
time-we know not how it is at present-the
boys and girls were kept in one apartment,
only the middle aisle separating them. One
day this Vermont strapling, who had just
been helping one of the girls through hard
sum-he was cute on cyphering-thought it
no more than fair that he should take toll for
his valuable services; accordingly he threw
his stalwart arm around the rosy damsel, and
gave her sly but rousing smack, which start
led the whole assembly.
"Jedediah Tower, come up herew roared
out the Preceptor.
The delinquent appeared, his face glowing
with bushes, like red hot warming pan,
and looking as silly as a ninny.
"Hold out your hand, sir" said the peda-
gogue, "Tll teach you not to act thus in this
institutions"
The huge paw was extended in horizon
tai line towards the instructor, who surveyed
its broad surface with mathematical eye
calculating how many strokes of his small
ferule it would take to cover the large num-
ber of square inches it contained.
Jedediah," at length he said, this is the
first time that you have been called up for
any delinquency; now, sir, if you will say
that you are sorry for what you have done, |
will let you off this time without punishment" ;"
"Sory" exclaimed the youngster, striking
an attitude of pride and Indignation; sor-
ry!" no, sir" l am not. And will do jest
so again, eff have a chance. So, put on, old
feller, just as hard as you like. BY the jump
in Je-hosiphat! III stand here and let you
lick me till kingdom KUN, afore I'd be sorry
at Mat-by thunder, / wouldw
Boston Post
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

A woman died near Boston a day or two
since, who claimed to be possessed of $l5,-
600. Previous to her death, she secured the
services of lawyer in making her will, CIV
ing him the most minute directions as to the
disposition of the property. The hwyer ex-
pended about one hundred dollars out of his
own pocket in making things right; but, on
closing up affairs after she had been pomp-
ousy inferred, it was found that all the prop
erty of which she " died seized" was not worth
twenty-five dollars.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20
DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS LN
MICHIGAN.


the article, which we reproduce in subse-
quent column, from the Lansing Journal.
There is nothing in the signs Of the times
that need discourage the true democracy Of
Michigan; on the contrary, to the careful OBJ
server of the elements of the political atmos-
phere, there is everything of encouragement
in the indications of the horizon.
In national politics, the slavery question
must be regarded as settled, if the admins
tration shall pursue to the end the policy
which the democratic party has marked out
for it and which it has marked out ITSELF
And we have no shadow of doubt that it
will pursue to the end that policy We have
no shadow of doubt about the intentions of
the President, and his unyielding resolve to
carry those intentions into practical effect
Thus far he has been extremely fortunate in
the employment of means with which to work
his ends. We now allude more especially to
the appointment of Robert J. Walker, to the
Governorship of Kansas. That gentleman's
mission will be productive of results. He
goes out for no idle purpose. He has no in
tention of becoming the adjunct of any polit-
ical faction in Kansas. He will seek the ac-
complishment of single exalted object, re-
gardless of factions or interests, and that is,
the settlement of the Kansas question on
the principle Of the Kansas organic law.-
This done, we cannot conceive where susie
nance can be found for the maintenance of
the black republican party of any other
State. This done, without regard to State
issues, we cannot conceive what will be in the
way of decisive triumph over the scatter
ed fragments of dsmayed opposition.
The views of the Journal concerning State
issues strike us as altogether wise and just
The Bingham administration was not really
on trial at the last general election. 1t es-
capped the ordeal of the public judgment be-
hind the smoke and dust of Fremontism.-
Could it have been brought to trial upon the
naked issue of its title to public confidence,
its condemnation had been certain. If its
condemnation had been certain then, what
can save it hereafter, laboring under the load
of its fresh sins-the accumulated sins Of the
late sessions of the Legislature?
The democratic party is animate with the
elements of success. 1t has thousands Of the
Young men of the State in its ranks. Let
them assume the influence and direction with
in the party to which they are entitled. Let
them infuse their energy into every depart
ment of its organization. Let young mems
democratic associations be everywhere formed,
upon the plan of that which has just been or
ganized in this city, and with these let the
democratic press cooperate, and, our word
for it, Michigan will not, after the next con-
test, remain enveloped in the cloud of black
republicanism. Detroit Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

Widow Hardwood, in Bradford, VT, heard
a robber descending her chimney on Wednes-
day night of last week. He stuck fast about
half way, whereupon the old lady promptly
heaped straw in the fireplace, and lighted it.
The robber, half suffocated, roared. Persons
were collected by his cries; he was drawn up
with ropes to the top of the chimney, more
dead than alive, and sent to the mercies of
the law.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

The digging of Artesian wells has proved
eminently successful in Algeria. By the aid
of water the parched arid desert, that seems
as sterile as the rock, may be made to bios
som as the rose. The Paris correspondent of
the Journal of Commerce says the well of
Temacin gave 100 quarts the minute; 9th
ers more; the Arabs were frantic with Joy in
seeing fertility at once restored to their
grounds. Speeches of the most grateful ac-
knowledgemcnts were addressed by chiefs of
tribes to the French officers and engineers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

An extraordinary feature of recent medical
experience is, that consumption prevails along
the southern sea coast of the United States,
and in Cuba, and other West India Islands,
as much as it does at the north. This is
known to physicians in the West Indies.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

In Milibury, Mass, Monday night of last
week, some Of the citizens, disliking the pro-
ceedings of A. G. Randall, as Justice of the
Peace, undertook to blow up his house with
gunpowder. The doors and windows were
shattered by the explosion.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

NINE TO ONE.-The N. Y. Tribune says,
"The Free State party (of Kansas) are prob
ably nine to one Of the pro-Slavery party"
Notwithstanding the Eagle advises the Free
State men not to vote, at the coming election
in Kansas for delegates to form State Con-
stitution. Let the one govern the nine says
the Eagle. Patriotic, disinterested advice |!
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer & Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

In curious book on the Round Towers of
Ireland, the origin of the term Yankee Doc
die was traced to the Persian phrase Yam
kee dooniah," or Inhabitants of the New
World" Layard, in his book on Ninneveh
and its Remains" also mentions Yanghidu-
mia, as the Persian name for America.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

We learn from the Detroit Free Press that
Gov. Bingham has just pardoned a young
man named Gray, who was convicted of re-
ceiving and selling stolen horses, at the last
term Of the Circuit of Wayne county. The
Governor is bound to reduce the expenses of
the State Prison. The criminals sent from
Kent county will probably be pardoned next.
Grand Rapids Daily Enquirer q Herald.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

cold Crele," of Columbia county, Wis
consin, is, according to the note of his baptism
on the church records of Montreal, l3O years
old, and he distinctly remembers a period Of
III years. He married at New Orleans a
hundred years ago, and is now living with
grand-child upwards of sixty years old. He
is still hale and hearty, and does not appear
to be over 70.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

A most interesting sight to see is that of
young lady with clips like rubies," with
teeth of pearly whteness," with cheeks that
have stolen the "deep carnation of the death
less rose," and with her mouth full of gin
cerbread
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20
RECEIPT FOR MAKING COOP COFFEE

RECEIPT FOR MAKING COOP CoFFEE.-
Take orange carrots and slice them thin
say in slices about one-eighth of an inch
thick-and dry them by the stove, and be-
fore using, brown in an oven to just about the
color of we'll Drowned coffee, and then put
one part of this carrot (unground) to two of
coffee; otherwise make it as usual.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

There are contradictory reports concerning
the dreadful Indian wars in Iowa and South
ern Minnesota. Many of the accounts are
exaggerated, though the Washington Union
states that advices have been received at the
Department of the Interior fully confirming
the reports already received.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

A Havana correspondent of the Herald,
writing on the 25th of April, states that an
American lady had introduced the hoop and
crinoline fashions in Cuba. They were very
popular with the fair sex, but found no favor
with the local newspapers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

Eggs, to the value of nearly one and
half million dollars, were imported into Eng
land, last year. Ten million dollars worth of
guano was also imported during the same
time
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20
ONE BY ONE.

ONE BY ONE.
BY CHARLES DICKENS.
One by one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming, some are going,
Do not strive to grasp them all.
One by one thy duties wait thee.
Let thy whole strength go to each;
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
Hours are golden links-God's token
Reaching heaven; but one by one
Take them, lest the chain be broken
Ere thy pilgrimage be done.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

ES- A poor man who envies not the rich,
who pities his companions in poverty, and
can spare something for him who is still poor
er, is in the realms of humanity, a king Of
kings.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

The London correspondent of the Com
mercial Advertiser states that Mr.. Cobben,
in consequence of excitement, has had an at
tack of brain fever, and was at one time re-
ported dead.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

Two hundred and twenty-five marriage Ii
censes have been issued to parties in the city
of Washington, since New Years day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

We hear it remarked that, when David
hurled the stone at Goliath, the latter must
have been surprised, as such thing never en-
tered his head before!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

The Austrian General who had command
of the troops in Bologna is dead. The i'm
mediate cause Of his death was hundred
oysters of the largest size, which he ate at
one sitting
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

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 a general agency
at Washington Office third door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-05-20

GROSVENOR 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??, 1857-05-20

Never 90 to bed at ten, leaving your wife
up till two, with sick baby; and look pitch
forks at her at the breakfast table, because
that meal is half an hour too latc