The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-08-17
No,h,ng aboat something.
Correspondence Of the Enquirer and Herald.
American House, Mil. Aug. 9th


good one or not, is not for me to say but GER
tain IL is now that every person who wanders
from under his own vine and I'll tree, hastens to
put his experiences, be they large or small, wor-
thy or unworthy, into print Now, have un-
bounded respect for that venerable saying "bet- |
ter be out Of the world than out Of the fashion,"
and at the same time, bow with becoming re-
spect to another provcrb as antiquated and rs re-
liable" of two evils choose the least"-hcnce
the following
Last Wednesday was an cventful day for Wes-
tern Michigan, inasmuch as the continued dry
ness Of the weather had become the source of
much alarm to farmers, who bitterly cried out,
while their crops literally "dried up" But ON
tho above mentioned day there seemed to be
considerable commotion among the powers that
be, above the sullen clouds rolled slowly up,
one by one, wheeling into line until the assem-
blagc appeared to have covered the whole ex-
panse above, when, unlike the most Of terrestrial
meetings, the subject for which they had assem-
bled was dropped before they had fairly organ
lied, and Western Michigan was visited with
most refreshing rain
Perhaps you may think that this was not
suitable afternoon for pleasure ride in the cars
but that makes no material difference, inasniuch
rs there arc a variety of opinions in regard to
the proper manner of passing ones time while
on the cars. Some like to read, while others will
positively assure you that such course will
ruin the eyes some talk, few -growl about the
slowncss Of the train, and suggest going afoot
while Others indulge in one continued complaint
of the abominsbe country through which they
arc riding-as fer me go TO steep. Here, again,
you thrust in an opinion and suggest thata per-
son who can sleep ON board of train of ears,
must either have received full absolution or be
possessed of a conscience "seared as with hot
iron" AS to the latter, have no distinct re-
collection Of undergoing the operation, and am
equally uncertain with regard to the former;
but be that as it may, before the hindmost car
was hardly over the Bridge, was in the arms
Of Morpheus and returned to realizing sense
just in time to catch glimpse Of Grand Haven,
MS the cars slowly filed into the depot at that
station. e
At Grand Haven was much surprised at the
wonderful transformation that has been accom-
plished during the last twelve months. Where
but one short year ago were vast, shifting sand
banks, now stands strong substantial dock,
some hundreds Of feet in length, on which are
built the station building--one of which, on one
-. cnr
the other is finished off into n commodious ho-
tel, and spacious waiting rooms for passengers
to lounge, murder and fret time away in, while
waiting for the ears. short distan &c below is
the spacious freight house, seeming large
enough to store at one time all the freight that
both cars and boats can transport during the
next six months.
Getting tired Of wandering around and thro
the ample rooms of the depot, and as there was
considerable time before the boat left for Mil
waukoe, paid genuine son of the Fatherland
five cents, and was soon landed on The Grand Ha-
ven side Of the river. A hnsty visit to the Ne,es
Office revealed the fact that il is one Of the neat
est incest printing Offices in Michigan, which,
by the way, is also Characteristic of the paper.
am informed, how creditably know not, that
the News is paying institution, which is GER
tainly no more than could be expected, judging
from its proprietors. was not fortunate enough
to see Mr.. BAnNs, as my informant told me that
Court was then in session. and that in Grand
Haven they always selected the best men for
NJ. tbo ines,
From the News Office stepped into the Clarion
Office; but as friend CLUDB appeared TO be deep
ly engaged with respectable pile of calico and
other fxings, on one side, and pile Of tax list
proof sheets on the other, I beat hasty retreat
into the street, with the intention of taking
stroll, but as the rain was now coming down in
good ear nest, the love Of my"store clothes" over
came my curiosity TO see the town, and obliged
not until my eyes had rested on a number of
new and handsome buildings that have been
erected during thepast year.
At half-past seven o'clock I stepped on board
the steamer Cleveland. one of the Companys'
boats, and was soon steam ploughing the spark
ling waters of Lake Michigan. This is a very
pleasant change from the hot, dusty cars to the
cabin of the boat and is strong recommendation
for this route; as one is here furnished with all
the luxuries of a modern hotel, instead Of being
doubled up all night in arailway car; and pas
senger wakes up the next morning in Milwaukee
as fresh as when the Journey was commenced. .
The great subject of conversation here, at the
present time, is in regard to the trial of S.
NJ. BooTB, former editor and publisher Of the
Free pemocrut, for seduction; and the gen.
cral opinion is that he is guilty. The victim of
this aged sinners lusts, is young girl between
10 and IL years Of age. This case has excited
much interest, and the most intense feeling is
manifested Go where you Wilton the streets,
corners, in the hotels in the stores or wherever
there are two or three corgregated together,
this is sure TO form the subject for conversation
aud whether on this trial he is convicted or ac-
quilted, either of which is generally considered
doubtful, before the bar Of public opinion BooTn
is not only convicted of seduction, but of a Law