The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-20
AN HOUR AT THE RArHBUN HOUSE
GRAND RAPIDs-coNTINUED.

II
AS before remarked a city presents a .
miniature view Of the world. The i've J
races of men in their original distinctive
ness of form, color, and peculiar phys'o-
logical and chronological Development {
and the scores Of human emenations from
these five originals all have their repre-
ssniatives here.
The dusky Indian encased in his blank
ct and leggins treads the side walk as
softly and stealthily as the trail in his
own native forests. His eye loses none
of that sbarp-sighted, eagle like CLEAN as
il hurriedly darts from one object Of in
.erest To another, in the great city that
constituents peculiar characteristics when
he engaged in the chase or rural sports IN
his primeval forest home.
The Negro exhibits the same listlcss-
ness, unconcern for the future, the same
adyerseness to severe or long protracted
toll, either physical or mental, the same
Difference to the superior power Of the
white man, as when reclining beneath the
shade of the palm or cocoauut in his own
native land, save so far as the change OF
climate and association may modify those
striking peculiarities of character. The
scores of this race that pass within the
brief hour along the street, bearing the
market basket, the package, the message
or driving the splendid equipsge OF the
master, can be called but little better than
Hewers of wood and drawers of water"
! in the station where Providence has cast
, their lot. 1
That man with the long grizzly beard is
/, Jew (all that wear long boards are not
Jews). Notice the hard expression OF
q features, the tightly compressed lip, the
o the restless eye. In truth his whole phys
It iognomy is entirely destitute Of the mi
, putest exhibition of character possess
! ing even the semblance Of benevolence
:, and only indicates man accustomed Il
: "Jewing." When you trade with sucl
- an one have your "eye skinned" or b
assured he will have the best Of the bar
es gain.
!. Youder goes q character the reverse G
"A the last. He smokes from a long pipe
:, a relic of the father-land. He is a Dutci
"a man (all are not Dutch that smoke).-
A. He is fine specimen Of good liver
h whose bosom rests quiet conscience
J., How cheerful and cordially he greets b
:" acquaintance. How eaiDest tho eOnre
800 sation that ensues. How sympathet
no the exchange of sentiments, followed
"a length with an iuvitation--readily accer
No ed-to seal their pledges of pcrpetu
,.n friendship with mug Of lager. Emit
l., his store or workshop moment. dc
II. ready to entertain you. His operation
:, arc not conducted as though life was
= short for those little socialities and int
~ changes Of friendly thought and sen
- ment that constitute the basis Of true
aha tional enjoyment. His rotundity Of
n. uro, pleasing benevolent expression
countenance, cheerful chit-chat, and
moderation in business, shows him a m
in possession Of the true secret Of hap
A., ness.
On youder corner Of the street sta'
,er character that you will readily recogr
al. as bearing the impress of nativity
al, der skies more bland and serene than tn
,ho of Western Michigan. He.i a Fren
!, n man. How gracefully he addresses
ACQUAINTANCE he chances to meet. ii
tbs;r precisely adjusted every article OF his
~ parel. So Car as outward appearance
80, dicates, we pronounce him fine
:. :, cimen of the genus homo. But N
! ,bo than probable beneath that white s
~. vest, lies some deep and well forr
:, - schems Of intrigue only waiting time
avon opportunity for Development. Enter
|. l., cafe or saloon, the first question that
20, lutes the ear-wlat is the pleasur
!, ~. Monsieur 7---is uttered in that pc
- . arly bland and winning tone that y
La sieur often finds irresistible; and
'far- departs with reduced number Of fr
o'her in his port-monie, though he may
WIN entered merely to crafty his curiosl'
= re- pass leisure moment.
- "Och! Be thee powers" That's
Irishman, sure. The builder OF our
~. -. 4 II. H.. tbo ,ovar N