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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
DIED.

In this village at the residence Of hi. son, on
tue YIN inst, after protracted illness, JonN
CIDEspELL, aged 70 years.
We have been called upon as above noticed to
record the departure Of another Of the old resi-
dents Of Grand Haven, who after few years Of
absence returned to die among those who with
him were the early settlers Of our village.
lie was born in Ireland, where he spent the
first half Of his life, and was ono Of that class
denominated Orange Men. He retained TO tho
day Of his death all the bitter hatred to Romish
power and oppression, characteristic Of that por-
ton Of the sons Of the Emerald Isle, and would
often recount the I" turn outs in which he took
an active part.
After his marriage, for reasons well known to
his friends, he left life estate to which he was
heir, and took up his abode in Canada. There,
by untlring diligence and economy that marked
his whole life, he obtained farm, and saw IL
stocked with everything that renders the farm
ers life one Of Independence, one small payment
only remaining to secure to him the title deed.
AT this junctiro the wife on whom he fondly
doated was suddenly taken from him by death.
That loved place where he hoped to spend his
days became place Of torture TO his feelings,
and having marked the spot where rested in n
great degree life's happiness, he left never to
return. Mr.. G. arrived here in the summer of
1887, with seven children, the oldest about six
teen years Of age with only two shillings in his
pocket. lie buried his only daughter in wo-
manhood, she having been his only housekeeper
from childhood, wounding afresh the already
lacerated affections. The last two years with
him have been years of reflection that iron con-
stitutiOn was broken; that strong frame was
bending from the yielding Of muscles worn out
by hard labor; and the heart was tired of tho
loneliness of life. The pages Of his history
were before him, and n moments conversation
he speak Of the farm and regret he thus LEFT IL.
But when the name of her whom he there buried
passed his lips his story was finished He would
hide his care worn features within his open,
emaeiated hands and in silence pour forth tho
evidences Of sundercd ties Of affection.
His body now lies within that enclosure where
he for many years had made home for each In
turn they left the last stepping stone of life.
Peace to his remains and an old settlers honor
to his many good traits Of character. Pioneers
should not be forgotten when the grave closes
over them. lie doubtless now sleeps in peace.
[CoM.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
LUDICRoUs ATTEMPT TO POISON 4
HUSBAND.

The following story is the talk Of
village near Halifax: 1t appears that n
certain woman felt her spouse an incum-
brance, and applied to the druggist of the
village for sixpenny worth of arsenic
lie very properly refused, and informed
the husband, at the same time inquiring
Of him for what purpose his wife could
require it. The husband told the drug
gist that if she applied again he must sell
her some harmless article in lieu Of the
arsenic, aud they would sec what her OBJ
iects were. She did apply again, and
the wary apothecary delivered TO her
some carbonate of soda, telling her hus-
land of what had occurred. When he
went home he found meat pie prepared
for dinner; he pretended ut first want
Of appetite, and invited her to help her
self. She refused, and ut last he ate
quantity of the pie. In little while he
protested himself unwell, then feigned
thirst, then alarming sickness, and final
w death. The treacherous woman mani
tested great concern during these proceed
ings, but the instant death appeared TO
her to have occurred, she passed rope
through the chamber floor and knit it 20
her husbands neck, in order that when
ncighbors were called in he might appear
to have hanged himself. She then ran
up stairs to draw up and fix the rope
The instant she had disappeared, tho
dead man revived, released himself from
the rope, and passed it around the leg Of
the table, and the woman hung that use
full and domestic article instead Of the
other one, the husband The latter also
ran up stairs, inquiring Of tho faithess
woman "what she was after drawing the
table up that way" The affair has end
ed for the present, in his, as the phrase Is,
taking the law in his own hands He has
given her, as the Yorkshire folks say, " a
right down good hiding"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
THE PIXIES PEAK TRAVEL.


The Missouri DEM, says: "The boats
bound up the Missouri have nowadays 10
stow away passengers in every available
spot in their cabin, decks, hurricane roofs,
and even the usually quiet precincts Of
the texas have to be used for the accom-
mediation of the Pixies Peakcrs. The
exposed and uncomfortable portions Of
the lower deck are appropriated to the nu-
merous oxen, mules and horses of the san
guine crowds Of gold seekers. One, and
sometimes two boats leave for the Mis-
souri, every day, TO which the above will
apply. One that took her departure yes
terday has in her cabin 267 cabin pass
engers, and large number on her deck,
nearly all of whom intended encountering
the hardships and priyations of trip to
Pixies Peak. Three or four boats will
leave to-day with an average of perhaps
two hundred and fifty passengers each.
Every boat from the South, the North,
and the Illinois and Ohio river, brings
from five 10 hundred and fifty Pixies
Peakers."
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

WEATHER PREDIcTIoN.-Although we
have no faith in the predictions Of Thorn
as, the almanac maker, or any Of the
weather prophet fraternity, we will pub
lsh the information of correspondent
]. Royal, of White Rock, Ill.--who pro-
fesses TO be able to foretell the weather
one year in advance for any locality where
there is an almanac calculated. Here is
the prophecy: "The first half Of April
will be wet, the last half fair; the first
week in May will be wet, the balance fair;
The first half Of June will be fair, the last
half changeable; July will begin and end
with few days Of changeable weather
leaving the middle of the month dry (;
August will have great many wet days;
September will set in fair, but the bal
ance Of the month will be changeable,
gradually increasing to wetness; Novem-
Der, like the preceding, only commencing
fairer and ending wetter; December, fair
weather" On this we are told we may
rely, with the exception Of September,
where there has "to be added the extra
stormy weather caused by the sun cross
ing the line" This truly depends on the
prevailing winds at the time; If the
winds be southerly, the month will be
wet; if northerly il will be as dry as if
the sun were at his extreme distance from
the line. Scientific American.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

GIDDISEss, HEADACHE, &c,-Thess pains and
disagreeable feelings are generally symptoms Of
some other complaint; such as dyspepsia, ap-
oplexy, and various others, all Of which arc
caused by corrupt noxious matter, elogging the
various calculations hence, n stream or rush Of
blood to the head, and by the excitement n
great pressure on the brain. Giddness, head
ache, loss Of memory, dimness Of sight, and va
rious other complaints are the result. Thus it
viii be seen that all the above psinf,l and dis
tressing malades owe their origin To- he blood.
DIR. Morse's Indian Root Pills are acknowledged
TO be the only medicine that viii thoroughly
purify the blood They enter the blood, and
follow the stream Of life on its journey through
the system. They root out all foulncss and i'm
purity, and drive out every unhealthy sbstruc-
ton. They should be taken every night in suf.
heient quantities TO Operate briskly, by com
mcncing with two pills on going to bed. three
the next night, four the next; if the symptoms
are not removed, commence again with two pills
and 90 up again ms before. Continue in like
manner until the blood is thoroughly purified,
and all pain and distress is entirely removed.
Obtain one of our Free Almanacs, and read
the history of DIR. Morse's father, and how this
medicine was introduced.
Beware ola counterfeit Of these Pills-Yel-
low Wrappers. All genuine arc in Blue wrap
pcrs, with the signature Of A. j. White a Co. on
each box. Price 25 cts.
n n 4
all dealers in Medicines.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

HEENAN AND MoRRIssEY.-A spar
ring exhibition, for the benefit of the
widow Harrington took place at Hoym's
Theatre, New York, recently. Heenan
and Morrissey, met for the first time since
their Canada fight, had splendid set
to, and parted in the best of friendship.
The sparring was decidedly Superior to
what was ever before displayed at any ex-
hibition in the city. There were $500
persons present. Everything went of Or
derby.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

S. NJ. BooTH.-The Milwaukee Wis-
coASR says that the victim Of Booths
lust is little over fourteen years DID,
Booth is Sherman NJ. Booth, the
" bright particular star" of Republican,
ism in Wisconsin, and has made himself
Infamous as negro-stealer and yiolator
of tho National Constitution and the
laws Of the country. Booth has ever
been the particular delight and admira-
ton Of the New York Tribune. Booth
is n celebrated philanthiopist who has
shed oceans of tears" over the wrongs
of the negro and rivers of ink in his ed
itorial capacity in depicting the blackness
of Negro Slavery. Booth opposes the
Democratic party in the name Of "God
and humanity" Booth is q pious, exenl-
plary man, one Of the chief priests and
saints of the great moral reform, party Of
the country. Yet, Booth, unfortunately,
is in very fair way to be convicted 10y a
court of law (if there is any law, OF re-
spect for law in Wisconsin }, for seducing
corrupting aud, Of course running young
girl, ~ little over fourteen years Of age
an his o1en house. She is named Caro-
line N. Cook. She is y wkite girl, fact
which makes Booths conduct appear the
moro Inconsistent Such is Booth Of
Wisconsin--worse than Kalloch of Bos.
ton.
Booth has given up his paper, the Nil
waukeo Free Democrat, and retired &c
private life. Chicago Herald.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

VAN buren, CoUErY.-The town of
Pine Grove, in Van Buren, county, which
last spring went black republican by a
large majority, gave, at the election on
Monday, Alpheus Felch So majority,
and elected the democratic ticket for town
ship officers. AT the same time, Bloom
ingdale, another town in that county,
which has hitherto gone largely republi-
can, gave Mr. Fetch so majority, and also
elected the whole Of tho democratic ticket
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
A Man CONVERTED INTO A cASDIr

A Man CONVERTED INTO A CASDLE.-
In Cincinnati, few days since, man
fell headforemost through a hatchway in
warehouse, distance Of fifteen feet,
striking barrel of lard and forcing his
Uranium through the head of the barrel
into the grease, burying him to the depth
of two feet, leaving his legs sticking up
in the air. Before he could suffocate he
was drawn out, looking like a mammoth
candle with double wick.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

SPECIE ExPoRrs.-The exports Of
specie from New York TO fcreign ports,
for the week ending the I'd inst, were
Sl,343, o50-making total since Janu-
airy, |, 1850, of IS, S03,6l9. Same time
in 1858, $9,3so,796; same time in 1857,
S5,505, 400; same time in 1856, So
500, 573; same time in 1855, $780,
4s7; same time in 1854, $3,s91, 533 !;
same time in 1853, s2,474,6oe; same
time in 1852, S7,052,4I5.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

SIGNIFIcANT.-When the Massachu-
sets Legislature proposed to amend the
State constitution so as to prohibit foreign
born citizens from voting until two years
after they are naturalized, the Germans
of Boston belonging to the black repub-
Iican party held an indignation meeting
and in tho movement they find general
sympathy from the German citizens of
the whole land. In the address they is
sued they hold the following language,
based upon the condition that the amend
mcnt should be adopted:
ave, citizens Of German descent, will
have nothing more 20 do with the repub-
lican party-we will never moro lend our
help TO elect party to power which tram
pies us under foot"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
.Gkt 6rana Yabtn gt@s.
MISS "ALIoE CARY"

Our villagers were much astonished at
the announcement a few days since, on
the arrival Of the Milwaukee steamer,
that Miss "AucE CARY" who has been
boarding in The family of Mr.. BEAN for
several weeks past, and who has been en-
gagged in soliciting subscriptions to sever
al magazines here aud elsewhere in our
vicinity, had been arrested for "false pre-.
fences"
The facts Of the case are simply these,
as gathered from reliable parties who have
taken an interest in the matter at Grand
Rapids: Mr.. WnNARrH, Of the firm
Of WILLAMETTE & FULLER, merchants of
that city, subscribed for n 81 magazine.
The periodical not arriving and suspicious
having become aroused in his mind, and
perhaps confirmed by others in a similar
position with himself, relative 10 Miss
CARY and her agency, together with 9th
or circumstances not necessary TO be men
toned here, transpiring between Miss
CARY and certain citizens Of that city,
which produced spirit of envy and re-
sentiment, Mr.. W., armed with the strong
authority Of the law, arrived in our vii
lage Just rs the steamer for Milwaukee
was under sailing orders. Miss CAsY
was on board. Mr. w. takes passage
rather unwillingly for the latter city, as
the fastenings are thrown of before he
has time TO secure his prize and reach ter
ra frn,d, but returns with the boat with
the fair one in charge and takes the cars
en- route for Grand Rapids. Arrived the
prisoner is assigned a room by sheriff
MORTON and remains in "durance vile
for the space Of six hours or more, when
she is arraigned before Justice VAN BU-
rem, face to face with her accusers, and
tried for what many young ladies are &c
cusel of at the present day, TO wit: max
ing false pretenses." The evidence heard,
the Justice withholds his decision upon
the matter until the following morning
Mr.. HEATH, the popular proprietor of the
Eagle Hotel, having entered into cogni'
zancc for her appearance in court at that
time. The interesting hour at length
arrives and she is acquitted, nobly acquit
ted Of the charge, 10 the great JOY and
rapture of the by ISLANDERS, and Miss
ALICE" is again free. The affair has
created great excitement at Grand Rap
ids as well as at this place.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
sHERIFF,s SALE.

DY virtue of writ of 6eri (aeias, issued out
I'D Of the the Circuit Court for the County Of
Ottawa and State Of Michigan, bearing date
March 90, A. ID. 1859, whereis Martin RyerSon
and Robert w. Morris are Plaintiffs and Mich
ael Kuhn Is Defendant, and 30 me directed and
delivered, did, on the FIRST day Of April. A. ID.
1859, levy upon and seize all the right, title and
interest Of the said Defendant Kuhn, in and 10
lot number (e) nine, Ia block number (2l1 TWEEN
ty-one, in T. Novels plat OF the village Of Mus
kegon. in said county or Ottawa and State of
Michigan, and shall sell tho same at public auc-
ton, 10 the highest bidder, at the front door Of
the Court House, in the village Of Grand Haven,
In said County, az one Of t.Ic clock IN the after
noon Of Saturday, the twenty eighth day Of May
next, TO satisfy said execution.
SAMUEL r. SANFORD,
Sheriff Of Ottawa County
II. II. HoLr, PITS Atty.
Grand Haven, April 9Th, 1852 [7wnic
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

How TO LEARN CHARAcTER.-Get up
n dog fight at some corner of two Of the
most frcquented streets, in country vii
lage or city, and you will in five minutes
have a representation Of almost every
trait Of character existing in society,"
That young man with slouched hat,
trowsers dangling sloyenly from the tops
of his boots, half running to the scene Of
tho conflict with swaggoring air, crying,
bite him, Bose" shake him." "hang
to him." be assured has large develop
ment Of combativeness and destructive
ness in bis Uranium, and is fitted 10 be-
come dangerous man in society. That
young man that stands listlcssly, appar-
emily disinterested spectator of the
scene, may be easily influenced for the
right or wrong, sort Of "on the fence"
principle; friend sways his actions
But that benevolent looking parsonage
that takes Bose by The tail and jerks him
from his antagonist is the one who will
at aJl times stand up for the right
Mark the truth Of the observation.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
NEW ADVERT ISEMEETS.
GRAND RAFFLEt

THE undersigned offers for sale, at Rafle, n
Il splendid Six Octave Piano Case Mclodcon,
in perfect order-worth $l20. The Rafting will
take place at my Shop, on Water street., ono
door East of the Ottawa House, Grand Haven,
On Saturday Evening, May IA, SO.
Tickets may be had Of George H. osgood, Mill
Point S. Il. Sanford, Muskcgon, and Of the
Subscriber. Price So 90.
JOSEPH LAss0R.
Grand Haven, April, 1859. nI6 3w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

Eg- The Cincinnati Gazette Of the
the sth inst. says it has encouraging re-
ports regarding the fruit prospects. In
some cases one-third of the early peaches
arc killed, but the medium and late vari
cites are safe; and even the first have
sufficient blossoms left to give full aver
age yield. The cherries, pears, plums,
and apples are safe.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

EE- The Commissioners Of the Al
logan, Muskegon and Traverse Bay State
Road met at Allegan last week and drew
for terms Of Office with the following re-
suit: John Andrews three years; New
ton Edmunds, two years; d. c. Hender-
son, one year. The surveyors will leave
AIlegan on the 26th inst.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

OAKLAND CoUNTY.-In Pontiac The
democratic Supervisor was elected by
Ill majority, and the rest of the ticket
by majorities ranging for so TO no.
Felch had los majority. The democrats
also carried the towns Of Orion, South
field, Oakland, Rose, Springfield and 9th
ers. The county has, without doubt,
gone democratic.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

PLASTER TRADE.-During the past
week, the following shipments of plaster
have been made: five hundred tons ria
Detroit and Milwaukee Railway; six hun
dred and forty-nine bags and six barrels
Of plaster, and fifty barrels of stucco, by
Granger d Dodge, per steamboat.
G. II. Eng. d Herald, Apr. IL.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

IMPROVEMENTS on THE WEST SIDE
A short time since, says the Grand Rap
ids Enquirer and Herald, it was stated
that SARRELL WooD, Esq, had gone 10
Boston Mass, for the purpose of making
arrangements with an eastern company,
in regard to the improvement Of the wa
ter power, on the West Side.
Since his return, we have been inform
ed, that the initiatory steps, have been
taken, and that within 60 days, says our
informant, large gang of hands, will
commence operations, digging, collecting
stone, for some large first class mills,
for the manufacture Of cotton, and wool
en- goods.
1t is sincerely hoped, that this enter
prise will 90 ahead, and it seems very
probable that it will at present, AMI thus
build up city of extensive and varied
manufactures, all of which is practicable,
rs the necessary materials are all around.
There is no necessity Of sending all the
wool grown in this State, East, TO have
it manufactured, when there is such an
immense water power running 70 waste
in our midst. Paper, earthen and stone
ware, tools Of all descriptions, in fact the
bcft of manufactured articles, can, and
must DO made ut home.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
GRAND HAVEN
MEAT MARKET
MARK LosEE, PROPRIETOR,

0HhIth bVYIsIt II nut MI IVIs
EEELING thankful for past favors, would
II announce TO his friends and the public in
general that he keeps on hand Mt his old stand,
on Washington Street, good supply Of
Fresh Meats of All Kinds!
to accommodate his customers, at Hard Times
Prices. nss- Call in aud examine our Meats.
TO FARMERS:
pay the highest prices, in Cash, for all kinds
Of Fat Stock. M. LosEE.
Grand Haven, April 18th, 1859. 1y MIC
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

= The way 20 make a tall man short
is to ask him to lend you a hundred dol
lars. ~.ef
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

The INSANE AssYLuM.-Dr. Pitcher,
Of Detroit, and d. L. Pratt, of Hillsdale,
have recently been appointed Trustees
of this Asylum by Gov. wisner, TO fill
vacancies occasioned by resignation. d..
A. McNair, Of Kalamazoo has been cho.
sen Treasurer Of the Board.
G. R. Eng. g. Herald, Apr. ~.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

ES Genesee Democrat and Daily
City Ne,cs is the title Of new daily
paper printed and published at Flint, in
this State, by Messrs. JENNY d. PEABODY.
lis columns arc well filled with interest
ing original and selected matter; Its ty-
biographical appearance neat and tasty.
We greet il as welcome visitor.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

Gs~ 1t is stated that Professor J. C..
HoLNEs has resigned his position in the
Agricultural College.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13

rsr The telegraph announced this
morning that the great billiard match re-
suited in the defeat Of Detroit.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-04-13
AN HOUR AT THE RATHBUN HOUSE,
:. 6EAND RAPIDS.


Reader, did you ever sit for an hour
in the spacious hall Of the Rathbun
House, of our elder sister city, Grand
Rapids, and gaze through its large lighted
windows upon the miniature world with
outl II not, you should lose no fayora-
able opportunity 10 do so, for we venture
the affirmation that no better panorama
Of the great and busy world in which we
live can be afforded than there presented.
All characters from the brainless, beard
less city fop, and the mincing, wincing,
lisping belle, up 10 the sturdy hard-hand-
ed farmer,skillful mechanic, and the useful
professional man have their representa-
tiyes there.
That man just passing up the street
with hurried step, though with a most
affable cast Of countenance, bowling TO
this one, and saluting that one, with a
graceful wave of the hand, as much as 10
say, by calling at such a number "you
will find something to your advantage"
is n model merchant. You will find his
store well stocked with goods, including
both the substantial and the fanciful.-
He adyertises literally in the papers and
consequently has no lack of good, relia-
able customers and the "rhino." He is
the man TO trade with, as all his opera
tons are conducted upon the principle
that "a nimble sixpence is better than
slow shilling"
That individual on the opposite side of
the street walking with firm, measured
tread is lawyer. He is meditating up
on the uncertainty Of the law" and
what "nice technicality" he may use for
the benefit of client in every knotty
case" That occasional portentious swing
ing of the hand and clnching of the fin
gers argues that he is arriving at an argu-
ment that will prove clincher," and
makes out "clear case" in favor of the
defendant.
That person that attracted your atten-
ton more particularly as bearing the i'm
press of thought and skill is the best
physician in the city," His practice is ex-
lensive; treats all manner Of diseases and
ailings that flesh is heir to, and seldom,
loses patient; is the favorite Of grand
mas and pet children, but dcspises lap
dogs and patent medicines. His pre-
scriptions are strictly vegetable in their
constituent elements and no bad results
arc experienced from their use.