Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-03-18

land nearly opposite the Ferry House," at
the termination of the saw dust road.n and
midway between Mill Point and Grand Ha-
ven, where half score of years ago stood
second class saw mill, with perhaps half
dozen dwellings, noted only for their diminu-
tive size and want of general accommodation,
now stands the fiourishing village of FERRYs-
BURG, whose neat and thriving business like
appearance cannot fail to make favorable
impression on the passer BY
The old mill is still visible, putting away
its heated breath that drives the machinery
for the manufacture of lumber, that embra-
ces in its construction the best material and
pattern that the country affords, and lily ac-
cords with its rough and weather-beaten ex-
terror But the huge cargoes of lumber that
find their way, in rapid succession, thence to
Chicago, during the business season, by no
means confirm the impression that all inferi-
or mills in external appearance prove unprof-
liable investments in the hands of enterpris-
ing owners
Nearer the wharf, recently constructed by
the liberal spirited proprietor, WIN. M. FER
RY, Jr, stand the Ottawa Iron Works, own
ed and conducted by Mr.. f., and though COM
paratively in the infancy of their operation,
they have nevertheless acquired reputa-
ton, for the number, style, and finish Of the
steam engines, and quantity of mill gearing,
iron and brass castings that weekly leave
the establishment, that compares quite favor
ably with any similar works in the Grand
River Valley
Further in the distance stands the extern
sive building, designed when completed, as a
factory for the mandatory of pals and tubs,
under the proprietorship of the Messrs.
EAMEs, whose wares are highly commended
in the Haven and Chicago markets. Besides
these manufacturing establishments there are
goodly number Of neat, comfortable look
ing and pleasant residences.
We are informed that FERRYsBURG has
been recently regularly laid out, streets
and lots designated, plated, and we presume
the whole incorporated" Persons DESTROYS
of purchasing pleasant lot for a residence
near the main depot of the d. & NJ. Railway
can doubtless do SO by calling upon the pro-
prietor.
A NEW PAPER AT THE CoLoNY.-ln our
last issue but one, we noticed that new Re-
publican paper was about to be published
in this village. The last number of the
HoHander contains notice that the Propri-
etors of that paper are about to issue an
English paper under the editorship Of II. D.
Posr, Esq, to be independent in all things,
neutral in none," and one that cannot be
employed Ito do the hard and dirty work
of political campaigning to be paid for in
promises, but will work for principles; but
neither for parties, nor for men, unless they
are right, advocating sound doctrines of pub
lie policy throughout the Union, and endeav-
.oring not to forget or disregard the claims of
home interests. Such are some of the mat
tiers premisedin the prospectus, and we wish
the enterprise, God speed. We believe Mr.
DoEspURG, principal proprietor of the Hol-
lander, to be very worthy man, possessing
a sense of rectitude and honesty OF the pur-
pose rarely enjoyed by public men, and thus
possessing in an emineut degree a claim upon
the community for support and encourage
ment that few can present Let the enter
prise be encouraged, there are readers enough
in Ottawa County to support and keep in
motion all the vehicles of information that
private or public enterprise may establish.
LEYaTHEN1NG THEIR BoRDERs.-A visit
recently TO the store of Messrs. CUTLER d.
WARTS, convinced us that new era is about to
take place in the trade Of our village. This
new and highly popular firm, are. extending
then dry goods department the whole depth
of their building, and fitting it up in a be-
coming style, to receive the very extensive
stock, which will grace its shelves in few
weeks. These gentlemen have been first in
receipt of spring goods for the two past years,
and our citizens can make calculations that
money and trade will be brisk at their coun-