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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
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The summons of the grim messenger,
at best dread one, comes with peculiar
sadness, when one long endeared to us by
familiar associations, is suddenly stricken
down, and passes from our sight. 1t is
with feelings of the deepest regret that
we are called upon to record the death Of
cur much beloved and esteemed friend
and fellow citizen HARRY EATON, who
departed this life, January 18th, aged 81
years. Mr.. EATON, was one of the pion-
eer settlers of Grand Rapids; faithful and
efficient in the discharge of the duties of
the varions public offices which at differ
ent times he has been called upon to fill,
he has ever, by the courteousness of his
manners, and the kind genial sympathies
e his nature, won the love and esteem of
all with whom he came in contact. He
leaves an amiable widow and three sons
one of whom, an honorable and wor-
thy young man, is connected with this
office. We tender to the bereaved fami-
ly, our warmest sympathy and most sin
cere coincidence, in the heavy affliction
which they have been called upon to bear,
by the loss of an affectionate husband
and kind parent; but they have conso-
lation in the knowledge that he has
left behind him reputation unsullied,
and character for integrity, uprightness,
and honorable dealing, which will long
be honored and revered.
The funeral ceremonies were performed
yesterday at the Congregational Church.
Mr.. EATON was buried with Masonic hon
ors, he being member of that Order
In spite Of the inclemency of the wealth
or, the funeral was largely attended by
his brother Masons, and numerous friends.
Enquirer d Herald.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
Estate of William Tuite.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, IS:
At session of the Probate Court for the
County Of Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office
in the village of Grand Haven, ON Monday,
the twenty fourth day of January, in the year
one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine
Present, Augustus w. Taylor, Judge Of Pro-
bate. In the matter Of the Estate Of William
Tuite, deceased.
ON reading and filing the petition duly yeri-
~ fed of Patric Dillon, representing the death
of said deceased, and that he died in said Coun-
ty of Ottawa intestate, leaving Estate in. said
County of Ottawa TO be administered, and pray
ing that Patric Pendegrast may be appointed
administrator Of said Estate. Thereupon, il is
ordered, that Monday, the twenty first day Of
February next, at six o'clock in the afternoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs az law Of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said Estate are re-
quired 10 appear at a session Of said court, then
TO be holden at the Probate Office in the village
Of Grand Haven, and show cause, If any there
be, why the prayer Of the petitioner should not
be granted. And IL is further ordered, that said
petitioner give notice TO all persons interested
la said Estate Of tho tendency of said petition
and the hearing thereof, by causing copy Of
this order 10 be published in the Grand Haven
Mems, a newspaper printed and circulating in
said County Of Ottawa, three successive weeks
previous TO said day Of hearing.
"a true copy) AUGUSTUS w. TAYLOR,
ms WI Judge OF Probate.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26

One of these ladies will ask you, read
or, for one dollar. The demand is for SO
small sum it leaves no room for ambi-
ton, but appeals to the patriotism of each
and every heart. AS we give let us be
grateful that this opportunity is profered
in our day. "THAT THIS MAY BE A SIGN
AMONG YOU, THAT WHEN YOUR CHILDREN
ASK THEIR FATHERS IN TINE TO COME
SAYING, WHAT MEAN YE BY THESE? THEN
YE SHALL ANSWER THEM; THESE SHALL
BE FOR MEMORIAL FOREVER"
Ottawa county will, we doubt not, have
all her sons and daughters enrolled upon
the long list, as gliding the free-will- ofer-
ing; and we hope not one will be found
wanting.
Gentle words on gentler breath, express
i've of ones thankfulness, for blessings
that surround us, are of easy utterance,
and the hypocriticaI patriot will shower
them around, above, and beneath.
The warmest hearts and the noblest
minds in the Union sanction, commend,
and sustain this worthy object. In fail
ing to respond to this call, whoever takes
refuge under any plea or excuse, save that
of absolute restitution, only attempts to
conceal the real motive by transpa-
rent vail.
Now is wanted the tangible material,
substantial proof of the earnestness of
the heart, that claims to love and revere
the name and memory of Washington.
ODANA.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
Uneasy Patriots.

Ottawa County is particularly unfortu-
nate in one respect. Quite large num-
Der of her citizens seem to desire to es-
cape from her jurisdiction, and not content
to 60 alone, they wish to take their town
ships with them. The inevitable County
Seat question has again been discussed
by the Board of Supervisors, at at an ex.
pepse to the County of thirty dollars u
day, which our worthy Supervisors have
probably tried to save again by jewing
some poor constable's bill against the
County few shillings.
The scene of action is now transferred
to Lansing. Uneasy Ottawas are besieg-
ing and beseeching the legislature to dis
member the poor old County.
First, White Lake bogs to be restored
to Oceana County where she formerly
belonged. To this we have no objection,
rs she does not properly belong with us,
and this territory was attached to Ottawa
as a Muskegon drive, to prepare the way
for the next move, which is, to organize
the county of Muskegon. We under
stand that Muskegon is at Lansing in full
force for the purpose of pushing through
this scheme. We pity the Muskegonians,
but We would suggest that it would be a
cheaper way to escape from the yoke of
Ottawa bondage, TO make an Exodus as
did the Israelites of old, to some land of
promise where there will be no govern
ment agents 10 prosecute timber thieves,
where no Clubs will reveal the secrets
Of their doggeries, and where Muskegon
can have full scope for unlimited deyel-
opment and expansion. Should the leg
islature refuse to detatch them, we would
suggest special act for the relief Of
Muskegon, providing that the Liquor laws
be suspended, that all laws TO punish il
legal voting of republican tickets be re-
pealed SO far as Muskegon is concerned,
and that negroes be admitted to vote at
Muskegon.
If the United States Marshals and
timber agents could then be forever exclu-
ded from their territories, we do not see
what more Muskegon could desire.
But in all soberness cannot Muskegon
and Eastmanville use their surplus ener-
gies in the development of their natural
advantages to better purpose than by
wasting good money and time in trying
TO unsettle and overturn our County af-
fairss Build up, instead of trying TO pull
down. Ottawa Register.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
The New Senate Chamber.

The general aspect Of the new hall is
light and graceful In shape and dimen-
sions it is similar to the new Hall of Rep
resentatives, but to the eye appears more
finely proportioned. The style and char
acter of decoration are nearly the same in
both houses, except that in the Senate
the tone of color is much more subdued.
The area of the floor is 80 feet by 40 feet,
and of the roof 112 by so feet, the diff
ference being occupied by continuous
gallery around the four sides of the apart.
ment, and capable of seating 1900 per-
sons. The inner roof or ceiling, of iron,
is flat, with deep panels, twenty-one of
which are fitted with ground glass, hay
ing in the centre of each pane colored
medallion representing the printing press,
steam engine, cornucopia, and other SYM
bols of progress and plenty. The light
is supplied wholly through the window in
the roof and the effect is good-a flood
of light falling on the reverend signors on
the floor, while the galleries remain in
half shadow. The gas apparatus is placed
above the ceiling, so that the light stream
ing through the panes may seem like a
softened effect of sun light. The ceiling
is thirty-iive feet from the floor, but pre-
sents an appearance of greater altitude.
1t is encrusted with floral and other en-
belishments in high relief, and all of iron.
The floor of the chamber is covered with
100 yards Of tapestry carpeting having
a large pattern Of flowers on a purple
grotfnd. Its effect is not unpleasing.-
Had time permitted a carpet would have
been manufactured of color and design to
harmonize-as for instance, Of red stars
on buff ground. The Vice Presidents
desk is n modest table, of mahogany, as
unlike as possible to the marble bar on
which the honorable Speaker pounds
The places of Senators are arranged in
three rows. The spectators galleries are
upholstered in drab damask, rather too
blue in tone for good effect. Ample nc
commodation is supplied, even to The ex-
tent of ladies' robing room. Access to
the galleries is obtained through doors of
maple, interlaid with bronze. The gal
lery set apart for the press is fitted with
desks for about twenty persons, and it is
understood that no one will be permitted
within it unless specially accredited by the
Vice President.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
Attachment Notice.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, the Circuit Court for
the County Of Ottawa: James Wilson, Plain
tiff VS.. James @. Singer, Defendant,
IN of November. A. d. 1858, a writ of Attach
ment was issued from the Circuit Court for the
County of Ottawa, wherein the above named
James Wilson is Plaintiff, and the above named
James G. Singer is defendant, for the sum Of
four hundred and sixty mine dollars and twelve
cents; that said writwas madesreturnable on the
first Tuesday in January A. d. 1859, and that as
appears by the return of the sheriff on said writ.
property has been attachad thereon, and the de-
PENDANT could not be found in the state Of Mich
igan. JAMES WILSON, Plaintiff.
WIN. ii. PARKS, Atty
January "a, 1852 FMS WI
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

An act making an appropriation for the
improvement of the st. Clair Flats has
passed Congress. 1t is to be hoped that
it will be found a fit subject for Execu-
tive clemency.
An act has also passed both branches
of Congress granting pensions to the sol
diers of 1912, to those who served sixty
days or more, in manner following: To
those who served twelve months and up
ward, 500 per annum. To those who
served six months and under twelve, $75.
To those who served sixty days and un-
der six months, $50. And in case of the
death Of the soldier his widow, if living
is entitled TO his pension.
The French Spoilation Bill has passed
the Senate. 1t appropriates 100000
to satisfy American citizens for losses sus-
tanned by them from the French, previous
to the Slst day of July, 1901. This is
an old demand and just one upon our
government, and we are glad that the
claims of those citizens are not forgotten,
even at this late day. This appropria-
ton adds one more laurel to the Ameri-
can people for their magnanimity toward
those who suffered and fought for the es-
adjustment of a government which has
now become the wonder and envy of all
civilized nations.
The Pacific Railroad matter drags its
unwieldily length slowly along. Three
routes are the subjects of discussion, to
wit: The Northern, Southern and Cen
trail, and the spirit Of compromise is SO
dormant with the advocates of the sever
al routes that nothing will probably be
effected relative thereto during the pres
ent session.
The bill for the appropriation of $780,
100000 to the purchase of Cuba, as pro-
posed by Senator SLIDELL, meets with
much approval on the part of the Senate,
and many members of the House look
with favor thereon. The matter will
probably be placed in position for argu-
mont soon.
Secretary CoDB has placed before Con-
gress the subject of making provision
for the payment of $18, 100000 of Treas.
ury notes which fall due on the first day
of July next. The entire deficit of the
Treasury at that time will probably reach
$3O,0O0,000.
The new constitution of Kansas under
which she asks admission into the Union
as State, has been received at Wash
ington and referred to the committee on
Territories.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
IFor the NEws.1

fOr the NEWS
Above is given an appeal from the Vice
Regent of the Mount Vernon Association.
II is earnest and speaks for itself. A
"Vice Regent" has been appointed in
each State, and in each County of the
State Lady Manager" whose duty il
is to appoint Lady Manager in each
Township. All may safely give an ac-
acknowledgement of the high privilege thus
dcvolving upon the American people to
persons authorized and responsible.
Mrs. VIM M. FERRY, Jr., of Ferrys-
burg, has been appointed Lady Manager
for the county, and will receive from the
generous of her own township (Spring
Lake, contributions 10 the fund. She
has appointed the following ladies in the
several townships of the county, who will
present the noble object of the Associa-
ton TO each person accessible, and they
will report TO Mrs. FERRY the name of
each subscriber and amount of subscrip-
ton, together with the monies paid, that
she may transmit to the Regent of the
State (Mrs. III. b. FARNswoRTH, of De-
troit) as directed by the Association:
Allendale, Mrs. Richard Roberts.
Chester, 4" VIM. Bradbury.
Crockery, VIM. Thompson.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
GREELEY ON MrcmeAN.-Mr. Horace

GREELEY ON MICHeAN.-Mr. Horace
Greeley, in late letter TO the Tribune,
says some agreeable things about Michi-
gan, but it is not little strange that he
should speak of the Upper Peninsula as
unfavorable for farming and say moth
ing of its minerals resourcesl The fam
inc in Isabella county, of which we have
heard nothing but a somewhat vague al
fusion in Gov. Wisner's message, he at
tributes TO the sterility of the soil, when
we all hereabouts know the soil TO be ex-
cellent, and the distress of last year TO
have resulted from frost and ravaging
fires and drouth, all unusual and excep-
tional incidents. He also learns from
some one very poorly informed, that the
Normal School has moro students than
the University. We shall in future give
some extracts from his letter.
bet. Tribune.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
For the GRIND Haven News.
GRAND RIVER FISHERIES.

GRAND RIVER FISHERIES.
Our Fishery is fast gaining in impor-
lance, and the fish annually sent from
our harbor are becoming quite an article
of export. Previous TO 1856 nothing
was done of any consequence few
struggling Half Breeds and Indians catch
ing enough to supply their temporary
wants only.
In the spring of 1856 some German
and Holland fishermen came over from
Milwaukee and commenced work; finding
the fishing much better than they antici-
pated, they wrote TO others engaged in
the business to come over TO Grand Riv-
er, as the supply was inexhaustible; ac-
cordingly some eight or len boats with
crews and apparatus came over. We
haveno figures of the amount taken during
that year-probably something in the
neighborhood of $500 bbls, and worth
$4,000.
In the spring of 1857 some twenty
boats were engaged in the business, each
boat with nets, lines &c, averaging about
$500 90, with crew of five men to each
boat, and three men to work on shore to
salt and pack the fish, mend nets, &C.,
employing one hundred and sixty men,
and having capital of $4,000. When
the season is good, five hundred barrels is
considered a fair catch for each boat
these twenty boats caught in the season
of 81 ten thousand barrels, the price
ranging, the season through, about so 90
per Dbl, and valued at 100000, saying
nothing about those taken by the Indians.
The fish are caught by setting Gill
Nets in the Lake, from six to twenty
miles from the land-the white fish and
trout coming near shore in fall and spring
and retreating into deep water when hot
weather commences, the fishermen setting
their nets in summer in about sixty faith
oms water, and generally on clay bottom.
Our market is chiefly with Chicago,
though many barrels have been sent to
Detroit and Cleveland-the fishermen,
however, considering Chicago the best
market.
The fish takend during thepast season have
been nearly as much as the year previous,
though owing to the ruinous price many
boats have been compelled to lay up
We may assume that about thirteen boats
have been in use this season, taking about
five thousand two hundred barrels, aver
aging 1925 per Dbl. and valued at $22,-
900.
We hope, and we think with reason,
that our fishermen will be better remu-
nerated for their labor the coming year
than the year previous. Pork, flour and
grain, are getting dearer and dearer, and
it is presumable that fish may go up like
wise; and we should very much regret to
see this important and indispensable
branch of business decay.
Mr.. Editor, please insert the above and
oblige WHITE Fish.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26

= The Spanish Ministry declare that
Spain will never sell Cuba, and protest
against the insulting hypothesis to the
contrary implied in the Presidents mes
sage. Olozaga introduced a resolution
supporting the Ministerial declaration,
and it was very unanimously approved.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26
NEW ADTER EASEMENTS.
To Rent!

THE Ware House and Dock, occupied by
Il Messrs. Blake and Hubbard on lot 8, Wa
ter Street One Office in the same building, now
occupied by Messrs E. l.. Fuller &c.
Two lots fronting l6 rods on the River, COM
mencing at the old Ware House. Said Lots are
we'll locked, and will be leased with or without
the above Warehouse. CUTLER d WARTS.
January IL 1859. fms If
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-26

= There is a very large amount Of
Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup being made
in Iowa this season. In some localities
it is selling for twenty-five cents a gallon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-01-22

ing picture of an ambitious young man of
questionable morals, aspiring after distinction,
and began to give sketch Of his singular
career in life, when the Speaker interrupted
him, and called him to order, on the ground
that his remarks were personal. Mr.. Ran
dolph disclaimed all personality, and appealed
from the decision of the chair to the House,
The House, of course, sustained the Chair
Mr.. Randolph rose, resumed his speech in his
usual peculiar voice
"lNr. Speaker was drawing picture-the
Speaker has applied it to himsclf-and the
House have confirmed the application" when
peals of laughter from every side again arrested
his speech
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-01-22
ROAD NOTICES.
,.......sCuEsuuRE RAILROAD. '

Isssss5555Ss5sg< e ~ ESHtRE HAILROAD. Win
EsssssfssssRer Arrangement On and after Monday JAN
EE-nnEss3, 1868, the Mail Trains will run as follows
MOVING EAsT.-Leave
Bellows Falls at TbO A. NJ and 80 p. Mi Keene at o2O
A. NJ and $50 7. M.and arrive ut Ftchburg at 1900 NJ.
and b15 p. NJ; and at Boston at 3Oan TAG p. NJ.
MOVING wEsT.-Leayc
Boston at 1880 and 90 A. NJ; Fichburg at o45 A. NJ,
and 80 p. NJ Kccnc, 1135 A. and $40 p. P-and ar
rive vt Bellows Falls at 1880 and 4.4O p. M.
Trains Connect as (oHoUs
Up Mail Train at Bellows Falls with RUTLAND BUR-
LfNGTON RAILROAD, for Rutland Huntington, Montreal,
Ogdensburg Albany Troy, Saratoga Springs Schenectady
and the West
Also, with SULLIVAN RAILROAD, for Windsor and points
North, via W. CENTRAL, PAssUMPSlC, and VERMONT
Il CANADA ROADS, &c. -
p. NJ. Accommodation Train up, connects with SULLIVAN
RAILROAD for Windsor.
Doun Trains Connect at Fitchburg
with Trains Of fcburg Worcester II. r. for Worcesref
Norwich, Providence and New York City.
And Groton Junction with trains Of WOrccster6 Nashua
r. X. for Nashua and Concord and with Trains Of Stony
Brook Il. Il for Lowell, Lawrence, nc.
Il. A. CHAPLIN. superintendent.
superintendent Office, Keene, Dec 81, 1853.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-01-22

A MINISTER'S WALK AND CONVERSATION.
The editor Of the North Carolina Presbyte-
ridn, who is at the Virginia Springs, has heard
good story of Speaker Orr and the Rev. Dr.
W., of Lexington. Not long since, as the sto-
ny goes, they were both at the Warm Springs,
and met in public room of the hotel. They
had been sitting with other company, and after
while the Doctor rose and walked across the
room with the usual limp in his gait. Mr. Orr
Immediately recognized him, and asked if he
were not the Chaplain at the University of Vir-
ginia at such time, naming the year. The
Doctor replied that he was. 81 was there"
said MIR. Orr 'a student at the University, and
| knew you by your limp" "Well," said the
Doctor, sit seems my Hmping made a deeper
impression on you than my preaching" The
joke placed Mr.. Orr in an awkward predictment,
and most men would have been unable to extr-
cate themselves, but he replied with ready wit :
"Ah, Doctor, it is the highest compliment we
can pay minister to say he is known by his
aoalk rather than by his Conversation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-01-22
A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
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II. ii. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
(ate Agent of T. S. Patent Office Washington, under the
Act of lS5 No. 20 State, opposite Kby street. BIOS ION
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tries Caveats specifications Assignments and all Papers
Drawings for Patents executed liberal TERMS and with
despatch. Researches made into American and Freign
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This Agency is not only the largest in New England but
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TEsTIMoKIALs.
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Late Commissioner Of Patents
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Jan. l, 1852 ly-l