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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

at will give me great pleasure to show
YOU all there p TO be seen" said the me-
chanic, with pleased alacrity, ringing a
bell, and telling the boy who entered TO
take charge Of The Office.
He then lead the way, and explained
to the strangers the whole process If con-
structing a locomotive engine. lie show
cd them how the various parts Of the
machinery were manufactured, and pa
tienuy answered all their questions. He
told them Of an improved mode Of tub
ing boilers, by which the power of gene
rating steam was increased, and showed
with what care he provided for security
from bursting.
Two hours passed rapidly away. The
strangers were delighted with the intelli-
genoe displayed by the mechanic, and
with his fFask, attentive and u;ss;isI;cioas
manners. Here Is a man who loves his
profession 50 well, that be takes pleasure
IN explaining its mysteries 20 all who can
understand them" thought Mr.. Wolfe.
Z" am afraid we have given YOU deal
Of trouble" said the other stranger.
Indeed, gentlemen, / have enjoyed
your visit said the mechanic, " and shall
be glad W see you again"
Perhaps We may" said Mr.. Wolfe
and the strangers departed.
Five months afterwards as the mechan-
ic, with limited means, sat in his Office,
meditating how hard il was 10 get busi-
ness by the side Of such large establish
meuis as were his competitors, the two
strangers entered. lie gave them a
hearty welcome, handed chairs, and sat
down.
awe come" said Mr.. Wolfe, with
propositions 10 YOU from the Emperor Of
Russia"
"From the Emperor! Impossible..'
Here are our credentials
But, gentlemen" said the now sgiia-
tel mechanic, what does this mean -
How have i earned such an hOnorI'
4" Simply by your straitforward courte-
- and frankness. combined with profess
ional intelligence" said Mr.. Wolfc.--
" Because We were strangers, you did not
think necessary 10 treat us with distrust
or ooldncss. You saw we were in earn
est in acquainting ourselves with your
works, and did not ask us, before extend
ing TO US your civiliiieS, what letters Of
introduction we brought. You meas
ured us by the spirit we showed, and
not by the diguiiies We could have ex-
hibitod."
The mechanic visited St. Petersbusgh,
and soon afterwards moved his whole es-
tablishmcnt there. He had imperial or
ders for as many locomotives as he could
construct. He has lately returned 10 has
own country, and is still receiving large
returns from his Russian workshop. And
all his prosperity grew out Of his unself-
ish ciyilIty 70 two strangers, one of whom
was the secret agent Of the Car Of Rus
sia.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30
TWILIGHT.
rY ALoxro xrIsos.

~ AloALo NliAoA.
There il a time At twilight's eve,
That the heart Is soothed 10 rest;
And the wild tumul, Of the breast,
Lies calm, peaceful, and blest.
Az twilighi's eve. the wearied mind,
Finds rest In golden thoughts,
And fond memories steal back again
OF boyboOd's youthful sports.
A. twilight's eve, love 10 sit,
And ponder DER the pasti
Chasing each haleyOn thought
OF those ! lOgs the best.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

CoNTESTNENI.-I have rich neigh
Dor who is always so busy that he has no
leisure 10 laugh; the whole business Of
his life is to get money, that he may still
get more aud moro money. He Is Still
drudging on, saying that Solomon says,
Z" The dilligent hand maketh rich." And
it is true, indeed; but he considers not
that it is not in the power Of riches to
make man happy; for it was wisely said
by man Of great observation that "there
be as many miseries beyond riches as on
this side Of them" Aud yet God deliv-
er us from pinching poverty, and grant
that, having competency, We may be
content and thankful. Let US not rcpine,
or so much as think the gifts Of God un-
equally dealt, if we see another abound
with riches, when, as God knows the cares
that are the keys that keep those riches
hang often so heavily at the rich mans
girdle that they clog him with weary days
and restless nights even when Others sleep
quietly. We see but the outside Of the
rich mans happiness; few consider him
10 be like the silkworm, that, when she
seems TO play, is at the very same time
spinning ber own bowels aud consuming
herself And this many rich do-loading
themselves with corroding cares, to keep
what they have already got. Let us,
therefore, be thankful for health and com
petence, and, above all for a quiet con-
science. Izaak Walton.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

- LOve-letters are generally ouly sPe-
cieS Of moose papers
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

Boot & Shoe Manufacturing and Re
peiring shop. (up stairs.l over wallaee's
Etorc. Washington Street Grand Haven.
: KivNry. Foreman. r. G. FoSHA.
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TArTLINo.-Like bell that's rung for
fire; like a ccaseless auction crier; mis-
chief making, stopping you with quaking
fear, whispering, as YOU lend an ear,
"Mercy on us, did you hOari Betsy
Baker has a beaur
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

Ferry a. Son, Manufacturers and
wholesale and Retail Dealers IN Lumber. shin.
giles, Laih, Pickets, Timber &e. Business Of
6ces, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
936, Adams Street. Chicago, III.
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Ferry & Co., Manufacturers Of Lum-
her, La,h, Timber, Pickcts, 4e,, and Dealers
in all kinds of Merchandise. Provisions. Shin
gle Bolts and Shingles. Fsrrysville, White
River, Mich.
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oGice. on Washington Street,
.ro-Tu lore, ssory, oPposi,e the Poet Office -slsz
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Rhodes & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Grocers, Provisions and Fced Dealers, First
Street, Grand Haven.
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- PUBLISHED EvERY WEDNESDAY AT
Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30

Jas. Patterson, Dealer in Newspa-
pcrs, Periodicals. School Books. Stationery;
also Detroit Dailies and Weeklies, Yankee
Notions, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts. &c.
First door below Grilins Drug Store, Wash
ington Street
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-30
Rates of Advertising.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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The reason why some people put on
ans Is because they have nothing else To
mt on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

Senator Douglass Reception" in New York.
We read in the New York Herald of Sat
urday, among other things, concerning the
Douglass Reception
"The next visitcr gave the following adj
vice to Mr.. Douglas-"keep your powder
dry. for it is wet
This is the Little Giant we hear 50
much about, is it," was the greeting OF the
next man who clasped the Douglas hand.
An unterrifiel precociouS youngster with
dirty shirt and no necktic, next greeted the
city's guest. Many passed Mr. Douglas.
merely shaking hands without saying Il
word; others put in their mot, commonplace
or otherwise.
One man said to Douglas. Il come. sir.
because | want to take look at the rising
SUM- Douglas. turning to Mayor Tiemann,
said, Capital fora cloudy day
Another delivered himself as follows ~
come, sir, to return you my sincere thanks
on behalf of many Of my fellow citizens. be-
cause of the noble stand You took in 1918
for the cause of liberty. | am old ll"nncs-
sv. some called the ''Old Villain"
Others addressed Douglas as Mr. PrcSl-
dent" others called him the next Presl-
dent" other hoped that The would be presi-
dent when next they saw him." and others
declared they would not forget him III
1860"
| Thus the hour wore on. a crowd all the
time rushing in and another rushing out
Some only attempted to get glimpse OF the
famous Little Giant" and thousands were
unable even To do that. Before two O'Clock
the Senator must have become very weary
of the reception. Every imaginable kind
of a bow and shake of the hand was given
to him by the various parties who compli-
mcntcd him with their presence. some OF
the bows were most ludicrous. One of the
multitude got SO near the Senator and bow
ed so low that his head seemed TO come in
contact with the Senators nose: which was
not exactly boarding the Doug las IN his
hail." but a little worse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
A Colored Concert.

Madame Boston. ''coored vocalist adj
yertiscd Il grand concert in Lancaster, Pa.
on Thursday last. accompanied by her huS-
band Ljah. The Lancaster Express speak
ing of it says:
AT the conclusion of Marian. or MARY
Ann" rs Madame pronounced it, the house
came down i'll one long, loud, tremendous
clap. and a grand stampede was made for the
stage, which was Immediately covered and
surrounded by the noisy. enthusiastic lovers
Of music. At this iuncture some individual
with remarkable good taste, threw un the
stage bunch of Chinese fireworks. the cx-
ploSion Of which, mingled with the plaudts
of the most exritable. the stcntoran voice
of the go on men and the pleasant smiles
of the prima donna. formed picture which
painter never painted. and eye has rarely
witnessed.
In the midst of the exciting scene. Liiah
was here there, and everywhere exhibiting
in his rear the raudal appendagc of Il decea-
Scd porker. which some one had tackled Ia his
coat. Order was restored; and Madame
threw on her shawl. gathered up her music
and was about TO depart. fearing the excite
mcnt she just passed through and that
Wilich was Ia hollow. might aHert lcT Icalth
or vocal powers But. through the pcrsua
Sivr elouurncc of II number Of gentlemen.
and appeals to go on she consented to
remain.
Some onc shouted for the cold Arm Chair.
(which was to be- and was. the gem of the Ell
tcrta;nmcnt,) and Il hundred lungs took up
the queue and went in on the Old Arm
Chair. The Old Arm Chair was commenced
continued and persevcred in as if it had no
end \ voice wanted To know what the lady
WAS singing. when Liiah, in his blamd"st
manner. replied the Old Arm Chair. "Oh,
said the voice. After the ancient chair had
been put through an indefinite number Of
times. the inquisitivc individual again wan
ted to know what the lady was singing, and
again Li.iah replied. DE Old Arm Chair
Let have something else. roared someone.
After desperate attempt on tn" part OF
the "colorrd vocalist" to sing "Gaily the
Trouladour." the audience resolved itself
into Il committee of the whole on the state If
anarchy, and the concert was closed by some
wag turning the gas off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Texas "Flares Up"

When the Indian Appropriation Bill was
under discussion in the House OF RepreSen-
tatives. on Thursday, Mr.. Phelps read the
law of 1873 for the establishment OF Indian
reservations in the various Territories, and
for the establishment and subsistence of the
Indians therein. The appropriation was ne
cesSarv to carry out the provisions OF that
act and subsequ cnt acts on the subject.
Mr.. Bryan said if this appropriation was
not made, the frontier of Texas would he de
vastated by hostile Indians. The United
States had agreed To protect Texas from In
dian dcprcdations pledge which had been
most Intellectually fulfilled. The affections
of the people of Texas were fast becoming
alicnatcd by the neglect Of the general gov
eminent
Mr.. Giddings said rs the people of Texas
were So much dissatisfied and rs they came
into the Union by Il Joint resolution. he would
vote to let them out by the same process.
Mr.. Bryan, lexctedly. THE joins rcsolu-
ton for the admission of Texas was treaty
ii compact between sovereign States. II
this government determined 10 violate that
compact. Texas can and will retire from the
Union and protect herself
Mr. Giddings-l am satisfied. | think 1t
would be in order to repeal the Joint reSolu-
ton.
Mr.. Brvan-Rcpcal it then | am not
certain that Texas will not be better off by
going ont Of this Union.
Mr.. Granger. of y. Y. said he had heard
repeatedly the old story that unless troops
were furnished by the government, the from
tiers of Texas would be devastated. Couldn't
they protect themselves against a few ragged
Indians? He had also understood the gen
tIcman to say that the affections of the Tex
as people were being alicnatcd from the Uni
ted States. He thought there was not much
love lost between the two.
Mr.. BRYAN said that with such IL the gen
tlcman from New York he did not care how
soon hc parted. In reference to tn" first
part of his remarks, he would say that Texas
could protect herself: hut while promises wcr"
held out be the government they depended
upon their fulfmcnt Texas wanted to
know definitely whether Congress would full
fiji its obligations to her. He read the law
for the establishment of Indian reservations
in Texas, and there found the powcrto make
the appropriation.
Mr.. Giddings said these threats had lost
their effect, and no longer excited apprchcn-
sion. The United States had done more for
Texas than for any other State--it had paid
her debts.
Mr.. Bryan denied the fact. The govern
mcnt. it was true, had paid SlO,oOO,00O to
Texas, but had received an equivalent IN
land.
After some further sparring the vote was
taken on the amendments Of Mr.. Babbitt and
Mr.. Loycov. and they were rejected, and the
reading of the bill continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
From the Far West,

ST. Louis. Jan. j.-Mr. Woods. Il raSscn-
ger arrived 10y the overland California mail.
says that the Camanchc Indians have dcclar-
ed war. and are onl Y awaiting favorable OPP
portunity to attack the stages. At the east
crn ford Of the Congo river the coach passed
between tw" canp-iirc> recently supplied
with fuel, indicating the presence of the
Camanrhcs. who were. doubtless. deferred
from making IN attack by the number and
strength of the mail party. It's hoped that
the presence of the troops recently sent along
the route from Fort Smith will check the
operation, Of III" maraudcrS.
An abundance IF quartz has been discoy-
cred on the ella river. Several agents Of the
California Mining Company are making eX-
aminations To ascertain whether machinery
can he introduced with profit.
The weather has been very cold i'll Cali
furnia.
Upwards Of twenty thicvinG Indians have
been killed in Tempana county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
A Mystery.

A Young lady of polished manners and
beautiful exterior. arrived here yesterday
morning from New York, on the steamship
Roanoke. and proceeded Immediately 10 the
Baltimore steamer Georgia. where she re-
manned the best part of the day. While on
board she exhibited such unmiStakrablc signs
Of lunarv that the Pur>cr came To the May
orS office and stated her ease IL him. and
positively refused tn take her to Baltimore
The Mayor prevailed upon the chairman Of
;hr Aims House committee I" give her II tenn
porary asylum in that building. until he could
make some arrangements for her return Ia
Williamsburg. ~ V. from which place she
is supposed to have come. She is rn"icnte:
about seventeen years Of age: and is evident
" Of unSpund mind. which has no doubt been
produced 10y her unfortunate condition. We
are in possession Of correspondence which
gives some clue a> I" who this unfortunate
girl is. and will cndeavor Ia gain more inior-
nation bv Tomorrow This unfortunate vie
tim has evidently been in the hands Of some
of the vile abortiuni>tS of New York. whose
malpractice we expect. has contributed no
little toward the destruction OF her rcaSou.-
NwtoW U0y BoDk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Times in Tennessee.

Tie Knoxville, Tenn. Wing has the fol-
lowing relative u the prospects with which
Tennessee commences the new year:
AT no former period, has an equal amount
IF stock been driven from East Tennessee to
the South. and sod for higher prices, in
ready money. Stock drivers nave generally
made money-rc;urnci full handed-and
paid off the stock raiserS. Wheat is album
dant. and commands cash at % cents. Pork
is equally abundant, and is clshcl at s. per
one hundred pounds. Mechanics and labor
crs are receiving cash for their work. L pom
the whole. all trades, and calings. are cncour-
aged, and our business prospects are daily
growing better"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

4 Curious DI,coyERY.-Th Moniteur con-
tains report to Prince Napoleon, Minister Of
Algeria and the Colonies. from VI. Renter. Of
the Institute. giving an account Of a singular
discovery of stone tablet containing Gus
toms tariff Of the time of Scptimus Seycrus-
that i. of the 202d year Of the Christian era.
1t was found III the ruins of Iraa. the All
cicnt Colonia Julia Xraia. situated III the sub
division Of Batna. in the district occupied by
the tribe Of the Oulcd Scllam the finders Of
it were some men employed in digging founda-
tons for mill for the Caid Of the place, one
ST Moktar.
An impression of the tariff having been
taken in oil paper by an Italian mason aud
transmitted to Paris. the imprint shows that
some mutilations exist in the tablet, hut the
greater part Of what is cut in it can be per-
fectly we'll made ont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Couldn't Get Out.

On Sunday morning. Dec. %, We discover
ed a large concourse of persons gathering in
and around the Manassas Bank building. and
on inquiry found that young man was i'll
the vault when the door was closed upon
him. After trying in vain for half an hour to
omen the door. it was determined to cut hole
in the wall which being done he soon made
his appearance. feeling highly gratiticd to
once more behold daylight.-From RoyoI
LnzrLkg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Arrival of Mr.. Douglas.

Senator Douglas arrived on Wednesday
evening in Baltimore from Philadclp hia, hay
ing been met ut the Susquchanna by IL dcpu-
tation Of his friends from the former city
On his entrance into Baltimore he was cScor-
ted to the Gilmor House, where large mum
Der of persons called upon him to pay their
respects. In the evening his hotel was sur
rounded by Il vast asscmhlagc, accompanied
by "A band of music. Mr.. Douglas having
been called for. he addressed the aSSemblagc
at length in review of the principles he had
avowed in his arduous campaign in Illinois.
Afterward. for more then an hour, introduce
tons to him were renewed, and repeated yes
tcrClav between twelve and one o'clock.
Mr.. Douglas left Baltimore in the evening
train and arrived ut the Washington depot ut
seven o'clock, where large gathering Of ci-
tizens were in waiting 10 receive HIM. Be
yond loud cheering, congratulations. and
shaking of hands, as the Senator passed
through the line. there was no dcmonstra-
ton. lie was driven to his residence followed
bv the greater portion of the crowd gather
ed ut the depot. On arriving there, Mr..
Douglas addressed few remarks to the large
number of citizens in front of his door, ac-
knowlcdgng the qualification he felt i'll once
more returning to the District. which, next
to Illinois. he deemed his home and whose
best interests would ever find in him friend.
1t was intended by his friends to give him Il
screnadc at nine o'clock last evening 10y the
Marine Band. but the sudden dcccaSe of
Gen Henderson intcricrcd IL prevent it
Mr.. Douglas continued Ia receive the CON
gratulatory visits of his friends and neigh
b,rs to "A late hnur.-Nm. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
New Cardinals.

The late London papers contain the fol-
lowing from Romc:-''At the consistory to be
holden on the Goth it is probable that two
new cardinals will be made-one for Rome
and another for America. Should this news
be true. America will possess a cardinal for
the first time The Archbishop of Baltimore
is spoken of as likely to be the first wearcr
of a red hat in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

The London Times, in an article on sub
marine telcsraphs says, that since the laying
of the cable at least eight or ten fresh plans
have been put forth, and draws special atten-
ton to the ''Grcat Ocean Telegraph Compa-
ny" which proposes to submerge cable di-
rect from the Lands End, in England, to
Halifax. 1t is proposed that the cable shall
be constructed on Aliens system, which does
away entirely with the outside covering of
wire and makes the conductor of the cable
its main strength, thereby reducing its
weight to ten cwt. per mile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

The London Times, remarking upon Mcxi-
leo, says that mo one cntertains the smallest
doubt but that the American claims on Mex,
leo will be obtained to the last dollar, and
asks why should not equal reliance be felt by
European creditors. 1t says that the Mexi-
can foreign debt is ten millions, ofwhich pro-
badly more than three-!ourths is held in Eng
land. 1.-THE United States are to seize mate
rial guarantee. what it asks is to be done by
England. whose wrongs and demands are OF
so much greater magnitude
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

DEATH OF GEN. HENpERsoN.-We regret
to learn of the sudden death, on Thursday
evening, in Washington, of Brevet Brigadier
General Archibald Henderson, of the United
States Marine Corps. lie was native of
VIRGINIA. and has been in the service of his
country since 1906. For long series of
wears he has been stationed at the Navy Yard
in Washington as Commandant ofthe Marine
COrps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
The Baltimore Patriot has an article

The Baltimore Patriot has an article on
"Precocious Marriages. and declares that
strong barriers against them should hr care
fully instituted. 1t is maniicStly wrong that
clergymen, however pure and honest in pur-
pose. should have unrestrained permission To
unite wayward, precocious children still un-
der legal parental control in matrimonial
bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

A correspondent Of the National lntelli-
genccr attributes the unhealthness of New
Orleans to the character of the ground upon
which it is built 1t is alluvial formation,
of unknown depth, containing large guam
tity ofvcsctable matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

Two English convicts who arrived in New
York on Monday, in the ship Washington,
from Liverpool, have been locked up by order
of the mayor. They say that their passage
was paid by Mr. Partridge, secretary of the
discharged prisoners aid society.