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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25
THE FEMALE PILOT.
A story Of the st. Lawrence.

Il wish you would tell me story,
Mons. Scottera!" 7" said l TO an old white
headed pilot of the ST. Lawrence, as he
sat in the house keepers room, at my un-
cle's one biting cold night in December
while the storm without was such rs only
Montreal can boast.
The house-kecper was his niece, and
the old man would often come hither and
enjoy social chat, rather than remain
alone in his cabin, which was midway be-
tween Montreal and Lachine; while n
room over the kitchen was always resery-
cd for his use
He was an especial friend of my uncle's
and none were more welcome than he.-
Age had crowned his head with hoary
hairs, and many noble barque had he
guided over the deep waters of the Belle
River of the Canadas.
We'll, what shall my story be about n
he asked. .,.
"Tell mo a story of the st. Lawrence" /"
l answered." something real and true" "
For a moment he was silent; then sip
ping his ale, he commenced:
Many years ago, when j was so small
boy rs hardly to recollect it now, my
brother and myself were placed on board
one of the river steamers, rs cabin boys
and walters, with a view of becoming pi-
lots when we should grow older. That
was neatly eighty years ago, for am
ninety-five now, and boats were not fitted
up in the style they are now, nor were
good pilcts a thing to be found every day.
l had run up and down several times,
wb9n one morning about 10 O'clock, we
Stopped at Brcckville 70 take on board as
usual, a government pilot to guide us
down the river. 1t was late in the sea-
son, and we had strong wind the night
before, leaving the river rough, and our
usual pilot had had hard work TO keep
the boat in its proper track, while IL bro't
us into Brockville two hours later than
the usual time.
The clouds overhead still looked cold
and the wind blew fresh and strong, when
making all possible haste, we again put
out of harbor, and were soon bounding on
our way.
Throughout the morning noticed az
anxious look on the captains face which
bespoke his uneasiness about the final ter
mutation of our Journey. We had good
many passengers on board, and although
we usually reached Montreal about foul
o'clock in the afternoon, we should now be
delayed until six, if not later.
About ten miles this side of Lachine {
storm Of rain commenced, which render
cd il almost impossible to guide the boa
at all; while the rapids of that name, The
most terrific in the whole river, were yet
TO be passed.
The pilot was one Of the best on tn,
route, but man Of passionate temper
with peculiar logged look which wa.
peculiarly disagreeable. Between hin
and the ordinary boat pilot there existed
a grudge which once or twice had led b
blows, when they came in contact will
each other. a.
That morning when passing one Of tn
higher falls, they stood together at th,
wheel owing to the current Of the wate
and the almost exhausted strength Of hin
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

DoN'T SHoor THE RoBISs.--It is n
pity and shame 10 have all the little birds
killed off all about the country, and the
farmers should see that a stop should be
put 70 it, so far as they arc concerned
What il the birds do occasionally eat
little fruit or grain, they eat up more in
sects who damage the crops, and they will
earn all the fruit and grain they eat even
if they did not pay for them in their m'i-
sic.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Around the cabin table that night,
about an hour before we entered the har-
Dor Of Montreal, we learned her history.
She was the daughter Of the merchant
who owned the line Of boats, one Of which
she had saved from ruin. Her mother
died when she was q child, her father had
yielded TO her wishes, and allowed her to
accompany him in the boat Of which he
was many years the captain, BY degrees
she became accustomed to every bend, in
that beautiful river, while calm and storm
alike brought scenes Of beauty TO her Eye.
She was now on her way TO visit some
friends in Quebec, where her father pro-
posed joining her to spend the winter.
A gentleman artist sketehed her like
ness on the leaf of his portfolio, as she
stood at the wheel, wrapped in the pilots
coat, with the glass in her hand; aud her
full length portrait still graces the gallery
of fine arts in Montreal
Many rough hand clasped the sno W
white fingers at parting, and many a
ulcSslllR NIONuCQ lllub UODlc Ucdu. ~
magnificent diamond bracelet, bearing mp
ON an inside plate the name Of the vessel
and the date OF the occurrence, was pre-
.sented her about week after her arrival
in Quebec, by the passengers who were on
board at the time, while loud and tri-
umphant were the praises borne to the
ear of fond parent Of the noble conduct
Of chat frail but fearless one, who had
brayed the danger before which stout
hearts and strong forms had quailed with
a deadly fear.
"And what became of her afterwards T.
| enquired.
"She married an officer in Quebec, and
her children still live there. One is a
noble boy, or rather man now, and
plows the ocean in one of the noblesi
battleships of England"
l thanked the kind old man for his sto-
ry, and left him-one added TO the list Of
admirers of the bravery Of the fair pilot
of my own favorite river.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

MICHIGAN FEMALE SEMINARY.---Labol
on the Michigan Female Seminary has
been renewed in good earnest. The walls
Of the center building and one wing are
beginning 10 show themselves, and by the
latter part of the season, so the contract
or assures us, the first story will be en-
tirely completed.
kalamazoo Telegraph, May 1s.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

flushed be each note Of gladness
Let Sorrow have her sway
For manly hearts are swelling
With bitter grief to-day. .s-
A righteous man hath fallen,
While yet in mellow years, r
And overwhelmed with sadness,
A city mourns in tears. th
The poor man sits lamenting,
That he should now survive
The hand whose constant bounty,
Enabled him to live.
The trembling sons Of bondage,
Who lurk round freedoms shore,
In bitter strains complaining,
Their steadfast friend deplore.
The virtuous man, hard struggling
With lifs's affective woes, .-.
Now falls despairng in his path,
And yields him TO his foes.
And the man Of timid faith,
Who by his counsel stood,
Sinks down in stormy waters,
BY fatal doubts subdued.
For every dropping spirit,
He had some word ofcheer,
And the head was gladly nfted,
His soothing voice TO hear.
Like summer rill, his bounty
A quiet pathway found,
And tho unseen by many,
Shed blessings all around.
NATURE endowed him nobly,
But GRACE, in hoiier plan,
Retouehd with heavenly eolors
The glories Of the man.
The virtues, all united,
Here erer shone the same.
And now, cherished memory
Embalms his honored name.
Then hush each note OF gladness!
Let sorrow have her sway
For manly hearts are swelling
With bitter grief to-day.
DETROIT, Nov. 9th, 1s4s.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

1t Is said that the Government is seriously
prosecuting the enterprise Of introducing into
the United States the culture Of the tea plant
A ship Is said TO be now on her voyage from
Canton 10 New York, with 10000 plants, selec-
ted With great care by special sgcnt Of the
Patent Ofice.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Robinson & Co., Billiard Saloon, (up
stairs,) second door East Of the Ottawa House,
Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

TIE CRops.-Never in this vicinity
did the crops appear more promising.
Grain of all kinds now sown present the
appearance of an abundant harvest. Al
so, fruit of every Kind are blowing out in
a manner Indicating an abundant yield,
and in all probability will be if not des-
troyed by "Jack Frost"
Newaygo Republican.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Boot & Shoe Manufacturing and Re
peiring Shop, (up stairs,) over wallace's
Etore. Washington Street. Grand Haven.
S. KINNEY, Foreman. X. c. FoSHA.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

William Wallace, Grocer and FRO
vision Merchant. One door below the Post
Office, Washin gton Street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Cutler, Warts & Stedgmall, Deal
ers in General Merchandise, Pork, flour, Salt
Grain, Lumber, Shingles and Latb. Water ST..
Grand Hayen, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

ANEcDoTE OF QUEEN VIcroRIA.-It
is reported that her Majesty has got a
sweet little temper Of her own, and that
her cara sposa, like prudent man, gen.
erally retires before the storm, and locks
himself in his private cabinet until the
sky is clear, and sunshine illumines the
classic shades Of st. james or Windsor.
After one Of these little ebullitions, the
Queen gave laundering knock at the
door of the room where Prince Albert
had taken refuge, and upon being asked,
"Who's therew responded the "The
Quccnp "rhe Queen cannot enter here"
responded the henpecked. After the lapse
Of half an hour, a gentle tap was heard
on the door. "Who's there!" asked
Prince Albert. "Your ,oys," responded
Victoria. any wife is always welcome
was the gallant reply. rgs
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Rhodes & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Grocers, Provisions and Feed Dealers, First
Street, Grand Haven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

John H. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street.
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Ferry & Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
2S6, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

THE CRoPs.-From all parts of the
country we receive the most encouraging
reports in reference to the crops. The
fine weather we are having is rapidly de-
veloping vegetation. Wheat never look
ed better. The farmers hearts are buoy
ant at the prospect Of a bountiful return
for their labor, and the hope that better
day is soon to dawn upon them. .1
The prospect of an abundant fruit crop
has not been better for years. For the
past week and more the peach trees have
been loaded with blossoms. The present
indications are that apples, and every va
riety of fruit, will be plentiful in the fall.
Allegan Record, May 16.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Ferry g. Co., Manufacturers of Lum-
Der, Lath, Timber, Piekets, &e., and Dealers
in all kinds of Merchandise, Provisions, Shin
gle Bolts and Shingles. Ferrysville, White
River, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Twelve lines or less (Minion) make square.
Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, $500.
Legal advertising at legal rates, fifty cents per
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Job Printing,
All kinds OF Book, Card, Post-Bill, Catalogue
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Letters relating TO business, TO receive atten-
tion, must be addressed TO the Publishers.
BARNS & FosHA, PuBMsHERs.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Noah Perkins. Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, p-yvisions, Crocksry, Hardware,
Boots aud Shoes. &c. Opposite the store of
J.H. Newcomb, State ST., Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

MIND YOUR SToPs.--Do not +" stop
at the bar room. Merry laughter may
ring out from it as you pass by, and the
voices Of friends may call YOU to enter.
Within, it may shine brightly with light
thrown back from polished mirrors, and
CLEANS from crystal bottles, and the voices
of mirth and gaiety may be heard there
but "stop" not; there is danger in its
brightness. Those cleaning bottles con-
tain potions that lead TO poverty, dishon-
or and death. The merriment there is
the laughter OF fools, and may end in the
horrible laughter of the maniac. "Avoid
it, pass by il, turn from il, and pass
away" -s sa.
"Do not stop" at the gambling house.
Those closed shutters conceal treacherous
fascinations you may find yourself too
weak TO resist. Virginia Baptist.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadeloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings &c. shop, Washington St
next door to the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-25

Lewis Porter, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Clothing Goods. No. 10, Canal ST.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
, 1859-04-22

gress as before the heads of departments
and with the various revenue Offices, has
given him character and reputation-the
very prestige Of future success and useful
ness.
l cannot close without soliciting the
democratic voters, as well as the citizens
generally, to unite as one man andfeturn
him to thrty-sixth Congress.
Gov. McMullin, having resigned his
commission as Governor of our territory,
TO run for Congress in his district, the
President has appointed Col. G. W. GhOl-
son, Of Mississippi, as Governor. From
what i learn, he is worthy gentleman OF
about ffty-fve years of age, and is as likely
to please the people of the territory as well
as any foreign appointment that could be
made. Hoping 10 be with you soon,
m remain yours,
, 1859-04-22
IntsreslLng Lsller lrOn WashIngt0n.
WAsHNGroN CRY,
- March 5th. 1859.

30 a3-ig,I of March 9Th, 1859.
Mr.. FURsrE-DEAR SIR:-The thirty
fifth session Of Congress closed yesterday,
leaving on record another glaring example
of the i'll consequence resulting from the
wanton neglect Of duty during the first six
weeks or two months Of the session, and
sending the actual practical business Of
Congress upon the heels Of the session.
Numerous measures Of Importance was
thus lost 'for want of time" and hazard
staked for an extra session" of Congress.
Among the measures lost by the non-action
Of the Senate or House, or both, / note
the Ocean Mail bill and the Post-ofice Ap.
preparation bill, involving appropriations
amounting 10 upwards Of twenty millions
Of fdollars.
1t is q current rumor that an extra ses.
sion will be called, but 1 am not inclined to
credit the rumor-at any rate, if there
should be, the President will not call It
until October, in my opinion. There are
thirteen States to elect members Of Con
gress between this date and September
4th, nnd shsuld session be called before
that time the Black Republicans would
certainly have majority iu the House.
II the wheels Of government can be
made to roll on possibly, without such a
call, it will not be made. A few days will
settle the question, however, aud if it is
called it must be attributed to the unwise--
an unnecessary, wantOn waste Of the ear.
lier days Of the session just closed. An
extra session Of the Senate convened yester.
day for the purpose Of ratifying some execu
tive appointments, Indians treaties, &c.
Governor Stevens is sanguins of having
all or nearly all the treaties he made with
the Indians confirmed, or at least put in a
shape to amount to practical good iu
some form or other. Now that Gen. Lane
is in the Senate, Gov. Stevens feels al
though his constituents have "friend at
court" upon whom he or they eau rely
with implicit confidence in secret session
and therefore your delegate has spared no
Efforts to apprise Gen. Lane Of every
national feature Of these treaties. Their
united efforts will go far to insure success
, 1859-04-22

!
by the legislature for the control Of prop
erty belong to the state, and for the better
protection Of the iuterests the citizens 81
tue state and such legislation 10 many
eases is doubtless TO be commended, as fur
nishing to the citizen speedy and sunaai
ry remedy for the enforcement Of bis rights,
and the prevention OF frauds. 70 ;ita0 i'h
The causes Of action provided by this
statute are numerous and comprehensive,
extendiDg not only to causes "a cOBtraelb,
but 10 easses er deiictO. The practical ef-
feet and operation Of such statutes, have
been frequently mooted in the district
courts Of the United States some Of which
have been regarded with favor, others, as
we shall see, with disapprobation. ID tlie
states Of New York, Maine and PennsyE
Vanis, local laws exist, creating liens ii Ia
vor Of material, men and mechanics upon
domestic vessels. In the statutes Of New
York and Maine the Ecn is expressly con-
ferred. BY the statute Of PennsylTania u
is enacted, "that ships and vessels Of an
kinds, built, repaired and fitted within this
state are hereby declared to be liable ana
ahaTgeabis for oil debts contracted y &C.;
and which is continued until they sail or
leave the port and such debts must be
Grst paid. Davis u.s. A New Brig Guls
pin, pages Alb, 4ST; Harper Is. "a New
Brig, ib., $50 list Conkling's Adm, pages
SO aud "a. islgviilsl5Ga ny
A reference to the statute Of CaIifornia
proves II to be more general than auy bf
the foregoing. 1t viii be observed that
neither the term len, nor q term Of like ifhg
port as ehaygeabie, occurs 10 the statute,
The distinction between the terms LIABILITY
and lien Is very material. Th6 real and
personal estate Of debtors, IN perhaps every
state ia the Union, are liable for The pay
ment Of debts YET Id the one case until 8
Judgment, in the other until a levy, no
lien Is known or recognized by the law.
This law Of California creates liability
on the part Of vessels to suits for the de-
mands therein stated (; and the onIy limit
rs to time, 50 Gar as We can see, Is three
years under the general statute Of Inssa4
tiou. Woods Digesi, page Al, article II.
No provision is made in the statute By
which n party exercising ordiuary. pfns
dence in the purchase Of vessels within tho
! ports of Califotnia, can By possibility guard
\ against state claims following the vessel, m
TIE bands oi an innocent vendee, into the
Writer'S Of sister state Or Territory az aiiy
time within three years Y As .lreedy re-
marked, Il Is well enough for The iegisla-
tare Of California 10 protect the citizens Of
her own state 10 their just rights. but II
she expects recognition Of such laws BY
the courts Of sister state or territory
they must oe such a, cannot Do worked 70
ne destruction q tne rights and interests
Of the citizens Of that sister STATE Or terri
tory. Oomity should oe mutual here
as We have seen, iiaoiii'les created Dy ihn
statute whether arising q contracts Or .r
defieio, may cucumber tho property n ihla
territory for years, and work irreParablo
injury 70 our citizens We can find moth
iug u TINS eet ~n'sn won'a leaa us 70 w
iiere .hat me legislature o. oaiiio.nla ever
IN|N|mmUn ||M.m|M UM.M f.
, 1859-04-22
Supreme Court Of Washington Territory,

APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT IN ADMIRALTY
FROM THE DECREE OF THE DISTRICT cOURl
FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
PRICE, GREEN & CO.,
IntervenOrs, ...
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-12-28

To S. 8. Billings, Lucinda Billings, N. Billings
Chas 8. Mepre, DAM Koeh, b. "A. Williams
Jesse Hough, Wilmer n Evans, James hxfkfn
John Winthrop, Patterns, Lane a Miriam, Dan 4
w. Presseii, Peter Hart, Calvin Becbe, j. p.
0gle, Hiram Barney, Rob't Galloway, w. Van
HsrA, Bsni. Jones' David ,Rsans, Geo, g. DIXON
OsesS GayeAr, Vim. 0ayeaf and Mrs.. @. III. Guy
EE, widowof g. Il. Gaygar, deceased, tdcfend-
ants) ~ 8v
VoU are hereby notified that there is now on die
L In the Clerks Office of the District Court of
Lee County, Iowa, at Keokuk, petition and
amended petition of Ben. johnson, claiming q
Judgment and decree Ia his favor and against s. s.
Billings for ten Thousand doil~rs with interest
from 9Th June, 1858, and also three Thousand dol
lars with ten per cent. interest from the 18th of
January 1851 ,upon said s. ~. Billings two prom
issory notes for said sums praying Tor the fore
closure OF two mortgages securing said notes,
made by 8. s. Billings, upon lot 5, block Ii, in
Keokuk. Lee County, lows, known as the Billings
House; the sale and deciding Of said lot to cay Oh
said msrteAged iHeumbraness, the extiDguishmsnt
and Ancellhtion Of nh recorded Or pretsndSd an
terssts liens Of the other co-defenAnts in said
lot and the establishment Of the trne chain OF t.
tie thereto, the disbursements of the proceeds of
the 81 said lot according to tho respective pr
critics OF lien, for general relief, with costs OF
Now, therefore, you are hereby severaily noti-
fed 10 appear and answer said petition by the I'd
day of next term Of said Court, to be holden on
the first Monday Of February, 1850, at Keokuk, or
Judgment and decree will be had against you.
s. II. SCOTT HOWELL,
EeN s8. Solicitor for Plaintiff
N RI Ina
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