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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

EF Our friend THoMpsoS, Of the
Grand Rapids Semi Weekly Press, pays
Grand Haven the following handsome
compliment:
"a MAGICAL CHANGE AT GRAND HA
vES.-A whirl Of the cars soon brings
the traveller from the Rapids to Grand
Haven. The trip upon the river boats,
has heretofore taken about eight hours of
valuable time-time generally devoted by
passengers to the cultivation of those mo-
bic games, old-sledge and eucher. But
magical change has transpired, and it
is only when the beautiful depot erected
at the base Of the sand hills comes in
sight, that one can fully appreciete the
magnitude Of the change. No place
in the State has improved SO rapid
" rs Grand Haven. The arrival and
departure of the cars, the departure
and arrival OF the several steamers run
ming to Chicago and Milwaukee, with an
occasional sail vessel loading with lum-
Der, makes business lively in her harbor.
New buildings, for dwellings, hotels and
churches, are in progress, both at Ferrys-
burgh and at Grand Haven. The puff
of the steam-mills, with the puff Of the
ferry-boat, is constant as well as a
pleasing sound. There is an appearance
of life upon the land and upon the water.
The work finished by the railway COM
pany is marvellous, and to be appreciated,
needs only 10 be seen. Grand Haven is
just commencing prosperous and grow
ing career With a revival of the lum-
Der trade, and it is reviying, business of
all kinds viii revive. Grand Haven is
fortunate in having a noble and honora-
bic class Of business men. They are gen
crous, hospitable, above all mean things,
and worthy of the bright prospects ahead.
Should any of our own citizens wish
to see something new, we advise them to
take trip to our fourishing sister town
get some fresh trout, with snuff Of the
fresh Lake breeze"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
CULTIVATION OF POTATOES.

Almost every experienced farmer has
theory Of cultivating potatoes peculiar
10 himself; and hence, we have a great
diversity of manner, both as TO planting,
tending, gathering. storing, &c. One
farmer says he planted one large potato,
without cutting, in each hill. A second
says, he prefers the large potato for plant
ing, but always practices cutting each in
to two or four pieces according to size,
and planting three of the pieces in each
hill. A third says, he has tried both
large and small potatoes for seed, and can
see no particular choice; if large, howcy-
or, he cuts them; if small, he plants them
entire; and the final result is much the
same as to quantity, quality, DC.
One farmer hoes his potatoes once on
"; another dresses them first by means
of tho cultivator, and after that hills
them up with the hoe--a fiat hill being
always preferable TO sugar-loaf shaped
one. One in favor of cnriching in the
hill; another in favoring Of top-dressing.
But of all the theories of potato raising
the one adopted by CHARLES RAruBuN,
Esq, of Paris, Kent county, father-in-law
of BENZ. SMITH, Esqr., Of Ottawa Cen
ter, is one that will perhaps suit the pres
ent season, as respects the scarcity of seed
potatoes, as well or better than any other
of which We have become acquainted.
Mr.. r. selects his potatoes for seed in
the fall, at digging, and makes choice Of
those varying in size from an English
walnut to butternut. At planting he
cuts each potato into four pieces, and puts
one piece only in each hill. As soon as
the green makes its appearance above
ground, he applies top-dressing of plas
ter, ashes and hen manure, combined Of
each an equal portion, putting small
handful on each bill. The first part Of
the cultivation consists in running cul-
tivator between the rows each way, fol
lowed perhaps by the same process in ter
DAYS or two weeks afterward, and finish
ed with fat aud moderate killing will
the hoe.
With this process Of planting and cul
tivation, Mr.. r. never fails of having {
fine crop Of potatoes, and very frequently
a much larger yield than his immediate
neighbors who follow the older and NOR,
common method Of the three pieces" il
a hill aud once hoeing only. The grea
scarcity Of seed potatoes this spring, will
the consequent high tariff of prices, vii
afford our farmers an excellent opportuni
ty of planting large fields with SINAI
quantity of seed, if they would like T.
give Mr.. Rs method fair trial.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
Gbt cram 9abta YsRs,
TERMINATION OF THE sIcKLEs' TRIAL.

! On the 26th ult., after a trial Of some
three weeks, the jury in the sicklcs' case
brought in verdict Of not guilty. re-
suit, we presume, generally anticipated.
There are some cases that seem 10 JUS
tify homicide: First-self-defence. When
life is seriously threatened by an enemy,
and confronting face TO face, he attempts
with deadly weapon TO strike his fellow
with fatal blow, in revenge for some
fancied injury or TO accomplish some
scheme Of villainy---for party thus as
sailed 10 stand on the defensive and use
all the power he is master Of TO save his
life thus threatened, even though il costs
the life of his enemy, is considered not
only a right, but duty, by a vast ma
jority of christendom: Secondly mans
house that shelters and protects his fami-
ly is by all considered his palace, his for
tress, and if that is assailed by the assas-
sin, robber, incendiary or mob, he is NOR
ally under obligation to defend that cas-
tie, not for his own sake merely, but be-
cause of the loved ones within of whom
he is made the guardian and protector;
and, if the life Of the assaiant is sacrificed
in tho defense, no jury would condemn
him for the act. And would a jury be
under any greater moral obligation to
pronounce guilty, Of crime against the
laws of his country, the citizen who would
strike TO the earth the wretch who enters
that same castle and robs it of virtue, hon
or, reputation-that which is dearcr than
life Itself, and destroy forever the peace, Sc
curity, and happiness Of the domestic
circle. On this point even the best Of
men may differ; but for ourselves, we
must hold him only amenable TO his own
conscience and his Maker.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

Go IT.--The Midland Sentinel, re-
publican sheet, speaking of the needy in
Montcalm county, says: 7" A great ex-
element has swept over tho State, and
tender hearted phiIanthropists have wept
crockodile--hay stack tears over the suf-
fering and destitute of Montcalm county"
1t further says: "The people there arc
in an awful, blighted, cadavcrous, desti-
tutc, exhausted, frightful, gaunt, horrible,
impaired, jejune, kindlcd, lean, mcatless,
needy, oppressed, piteous, queer, re-lic-ble,
starving, thirsty, undone, voracious, want
ing, xyIophagous, and yelling condition,
no doubt, and deserve assistance from MI
parts of the world"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
A VISIT AMONG THE FISHERMEN.

}
Wednesday was lovely day at
the mouth or "Haven." The rivov and
lake were taking respite, the wind was
refreshingly quiet and stiffness reign
ed about the sand-hills. That prince of
good fellows, J. NJ, hailed us with "now
for HARwoRD's aud big trout Capt.
HARwooD is known as the crack fisher
man, as well as for being a daredevil,
noble-hearted fellow. His is the fisher
mans cabin closest TO tho Lake. A nice
little walk it is, too, with sand up TO your
ANGLES, through the unpaved streets Of
Babylon" Babylon is the name of
this little town of fishermen, just below
the freight depot of the ID. d. M. r. R.,
on the "other' side Of Grand River
The fishing business is here carried on
quite extensively and is found to be prof
liable to those engaged in it. The fish
are not as plenty this Spring as hereto
fore, and are found further from the shore.
Capt. HARwooD's boat had been eighteen
miles from land on Wednesday, and had
brought home small cargo Of white fish
and few trout. These fish are imme-
diately dressed and packed in barrels, and
when so prepared, bring the cash on the
spot. A large amount of capital is in
vested in business-boats, nets, and 9th
er necessary apparatus, costing single
fisherman from 81 900 to 1000. A very
bad practice is indulgcd in-that Of throw
ing the fish offal into the river-which is
contrary to law, and also has tendency
to drive the fish from shore. This prac-
tice sho'd be arrested, for its inevitable re-
suit will be the destruction of the fishery
While strolling through the fishing
quarters, we met Mr.. CIV. BRYDGEs and
the Directors of the "Great Westorn,'
who are now on a tour of inspection and
observation to Milwaukee. The John
ny Bulls" were well pleased with their
trip thus far, and when we left them were
negotiating for the purchase of a black
4'bar"-"a very innocent creature, and q
perfect plaything for young children" a:
they were assured by the honest wife o
fisherman.
Should any of our friends want goo(
days sport, let them visit Grand Haven
get a passage on board fishing Graf
bound for a days cruise, and We vii
guarantee fun and sport enough to las
awhile. J. NJ. did not return without Sc
curing for us noble trout, Weighing p
lbs. dressed, for which our thanks are due
to Capt. II. and his worthy lady. GooC
luck attend the fishermenl
Semi Weekly Press, CIR. Rapids.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

TAKING PoIsoN by WHoLEsALE.-
Samuel Williams, an employee at the
Hampdem House, in Springfield, took q
quarter of a pound of opium TO put an
end to his troubles, on Tuesday Of last
week. A physician came, but the stom-
ach pump and ordinary cmetics had no
effect on such dose. A gentleman pre-.
sent saturated glass of water with To-
bacco smoke, and forced it down the
throat of the victim, when up came the
opium, and the fellow is likely to recover
and repent his folly. p ~ m.sst
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
FROM PIXIES PEAK.

The latest intelligence from Plies Peak
is rather gloomy--and anything but en-
couraging TO those afflicted with yellow
tever, and confirms our previously formed
opinion Of this fanciod FL Dorado of the
West, to wit: That the rumored rich dc
posts Of gold was hoax-an empty
bubble--destined, like that Of the Frazer
River excitement, TO burn after having
cruelty deceived thousands Of the too
creduious portion Of our own and other
States, and after the pockets of a few
greedy, mercilcs Spectators have been
we'll filed through their folly.
Great suffering for want Of food already
prevails, and the earnings Of the miners
amount, comparatively, TO nothing--from
Twenty-Five cents to one dollar and half
a day--but frequently to nothing at all.
If gold does exist in any considerable
quantities it is too deep below the sur
face to pay the digging. And will some
one please TO inform us where any Of the
Pixies Peak gold has ever been coined, or
at what point they have known of its
having arrived in any considerable guam
tity for disposal; to whom consigned, nc.
re- A frightful steamboat explosion
occurred on the Mississippi River few
days ago, killing about sixty persons.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDs.--The fine
weather of the past few days has placed
the business of gardening uppermost in
the minds of our villagers. And Dutch,
Yankee, French, Scotch and English,
with coats of, are busy with hoe, rake,
DC, in preparing the soil for many Ia
bic luxury in the future. Aud the in
quiry often arises, who's got good on
ion seed for saler @Where shall / find
tho best variety Of seed peas, cabbage,
lettuce, tomato DC, &c.g' Now we are
happy to have it in our power to give the
desired information. Mr.. JOHN c. EARLE,
Of No. IL, Canal street, Grand Rapids,
keeps the largest and best assortment of
field and garden seeds, to be found in this
portion of the Grand River valley, and
lcdrrants al seeds sold by him to be fresh
and good. And in order to get them OK
oxpclitiously and safely, YOU have merely
10 step into the Office of GEORGE +. HUB
BARD, agent of the American Express
Company-make known 20 him your
wants, deposit your dollar and, before the
setting Of the next sun, you may have the
seeds sent for, all safely deposited in the
bosom Of Mother Earth.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

SALT MANUFAcrURE.-We notice in
the Grand Rapids Eagle, of late date,
a notice of call of thirty-two prominent
citizens aud business men Of that city, to
take place on Saturday evening last, for
the purpose Of considering the propriety
of forming a company for the purpose Of
manufacturing Salt in that city. The
project is indeed a commendable one, and
every citizen OF the valley would rejoice
10 see il carried into effect. What hin
dersl Why can not Salt be manufaclur-
ed at Grand Rapids as cheaply and pro-
fitably as at Syracuse, Selma, or any
other placel We hope TO see the trial
thoroughly made; and if so, we expect
that our sister city will, ere long, become
as famous for is salt trade as it has been
successful in its plaster trade for the past
half score years.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

RIDICULOUS INcIDEST.--About the
most ridiculous incident connected with
the ridiculous gathering Of black repub
licans In Boston 10 celebrate Jeficrson's
birthday, was the appearance among the
prominent speakers Of old Josiah Quincy,
who, when in Congress fifty years ago,
earned himself the unepviabIe notoriety of
being the man who moved to impeach
Thomas Jefferson
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

THE PHOENIX BANK CLAIM.-If it
would not be deemed interference with
what does not concern us, we should like
to ask Mr.. Attorney General HowARD
what he's become Of the case Of the State
of Michigan rs. the Phoenix Bank of the
city Of New York. 1t is some three
years since, we believe the Attorney
General caused IL TO be announced, with
some flourish Of trumpets, that he had re-
covered from the bank some forty thou
sand dollars which it had wrongfully OBJ
tanned from the State. Subsequently it
was reported that the bank had taken the
case to higher court. What we desire
TO know is whether il is still in court, and
il so, what is its conditions? If il is not
in court, what was the event of it
The Attorney General owes il to the
public, we think, to answer these inter
rogatories, He claimed great credit, or
great credit was claimed in bis behalf, for
having recovered judgment against the
bank in the inferior court He accom-
plished the labor at considerable cost to
State. Did he claim credit TO which he
was not entitled, and has the State been
put to cost for nothingl Has the bank
found some way Ct defeating the claim 7
We ask for public information, Mr.. AT
torney General. bet. Free Press.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

THROWN OuT.-The Board of Direc.
tors of the State Bank of Indiana, by an
almost unanimous vote, have determined
TO throw out the notes of all the Wiscon-
sin and Illinois Banks. The reasons as
signed are, that many of these banks are
located at inaccessible points, and the cost
of procuring redemption or exchanges arc
greater than holders of the currency arc
willing TO submit to. This we look upon
as indicating an easy state of the money
market, but probably won't affect the
printer much either way yuitae ioh
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

EE A gentleman named King has is
sued circular in Upper Canada, recon-
mending tho Parliament, on the occur
reRce Of certain contingencies to pass
resolutions, and in fact take measures for
the severance of the two provinces from
the British domains, and the immediate
annexation Of Canada West 10 the Uni
ted States.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
Notice to Creditors.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County Of Ottawa, IS.
Probate Court for said county In the mat
ter of the Estate Of Edward II. Jubb, deceased.
\ LII persons having claims against the Es-
IA tate of said deceased are hereby required
TO present the same 10 the Probate Court for
said County, fer examination and adjustment,
within six months from the date Of this order
And Monday the first day of August next. and
Monday the seventh day Of November next, at
the Probate Office, in the village Of Grand Ha-
ven, are assigned as the times and place when
such claims may be examined and adjusted.
AUGUSTUS w. TAYLOR, Judge Of Probate.
Probate Office. Grand Haven, -
MAY 2, A. d. 1852 v" nv
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

REsIoSED.-lt is currently reported
and the report conceded to be correct
that Post Master O'FLYES of the Detroit
Post Office has given notice of his resig-
nation, TO take place on the 10th of the
present month. 1t is rumored that Mr..
HENRY N. WALKER, of that city, now at
Washington, is prominent candidate for
the position occupied by Mr.. o'FLYNS,
with fair prospect Of an appointment
thereto.
Later news was confirms his appoint
ment.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

re- In Boston, Mass, recently, the
School Committee, by vote Of 81 to 20,
laid on the table resolution changing
the rule so that the teachers should read
from the bible instead of the scholars, in
the regular public scnool exercises.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

"A true friend unbosoms freely, advises
justly, assists readily, adventures boldly. takes
all patiently, defends couragcously, and contin-
ues friend Interchangeable. ,.r
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

"A letter from Camp Floyd states
that quite number Of the United States
soldiers have joined the Mormon church.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

= The man who minds his own business has
obtained steady employment. i
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
Ne W ADTER TLSEMENTS.
FOR WHITE RIVER!
EN
AzHIl-4
$zlvrws7:1sE.
The Fast Little
STE a w u R CIR OTTO \, ,
VIII MAKE A TRIP EACH WEEK

pETWEEN Grand Haven aud White River,
ID touching at Black Creek, Muskegon aud
Duck Lake. She viii leave White River ON
Saturdays, and return on Wednesdays, until
further notice. Gso- The Croton is Of Light
Draught and can entermost of the small streams
along the Coast. She will be in readiness TO
make a Trip to any of the Ports North of White
River, or South of Grand River, whenever a
Paying Freight is offered. For Freight apply
to WV. II. HuBBAnD, Agent, Grand Haven.
Grand Haven, May 4, 1859. 6m MIC
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

The jury in the sicklcs case was OUT
ust forty minutes.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
MARRIED..

In Wayne on the 4th ult., MrD. W. MULLEN, Of
Mill Point, Mich, to Miss CLARA NJ, Alden,
daughter of the Rev. Daniel B. Alden, of
Wayne, Pa.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04
ST E a MER PO NTIA g.
JOHN b. PARKS; MASTER,

JOHN Il. PARKS; MASTER,
For Grand Haven, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at I p. NJ.
rINHE Low Pressure Steamer Huron. s. W.
Il Morgan, Master, leaves Grand Haven for
Chicago Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday even
ings, on the arrival Of the ID. a NJ. II. ears aud
River Boat. Leaves Chicago for Grand Haven.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening, at 2.
NJ. connecting with tho steamer Michigan.
For freight or passage apply to the Captains
on board, or Agents.
GRANGER & DoDeE, Grand Rapids,
w. III. IGUBBARD, Grand Haven,
DREW & GooDRIoH, Chicago.
April 9th, 1859. [nls mo
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-05-04

re- A frightful steamboat explosion
occurred on the Mississippi River few
days ago, killing about sixty persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
A. A. & A. MEXICAN GUANO in barrels.
BONE DUST, Of best quality, in barrels.
SLIP PHOSPHATE QE LINE.
SOMBRERO GUANO.

IN calling the attention Of the public to this val
i liable and recently discovered deposit of this
fcrtilzing article, will merely state, that like
all other phosphate GCANOS, it's most valuable
constituent is phosphoric acid, or bone phosphate
of line and that its mercantile value, rs compared
with other GUANOS gifts kind, may be easily de-
termined by the amount Of phosphoric acid or bone
phosphate of lime it contains. In order, there
fore, to give the public thorough knowledge Of
what S0MBRER0 GUANO does contain, we beg
to refer to the following list of eminent chemists in
different parts of the world who have analysed diff
fcrent curgoes. from average samples taken by
themselves from the cargoes just a. they arrive
from the island without drying or selection Of
specimens for analyzaton. Each analysis will be
exhibited. ifrequred under the original signature
of each chemist named
OF rhosphoric acid, estimated as equivalent TO
phosphate oflime, il is found to contain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
GROCERIES, &c.

4 MOTHER ARRIVAL
~ 30 hhds. y. o. Sugar
- hhds. y. K. Molasscs
IL do. Muscovado do
% bbs. prime y. q. Syrup
l. do Golden Syrup
81 bags Rio Coffee; - DO. Laguyra do
10 tierccs fresh Rice; 20 bbls. Cider Vinegar
10 casks Machine Oil: 20 boxes Gro Ginger
30 boxes low grade Tobacco: - do light pre-
pared do, just received and for sale by
J. VI. MCVEIGH Il son,
my Prince street Wharf
IN BONES TOBACCO, of various brands
w 90 boxes Starch
~ bags Rio Coffee
20 Java {"
ID " Laguyra Coffee
40 chests q. p. Imperial. and \. II. Tea
10 Black Tea
~ kegs Soda: 10 bags Pepper and Nl.pice;
- coils Leading Lines; 30 dozen Painted Buck
cts: 10 nests Tubs; Matches: Cloves Indigo: Wrap
ping Paper: Twine Candle Wick: Mustard II
cases Old " heat WhiSkey, &C., for sale by
KINCHELOE BKUIN,
ap % cor. OF King and Uni"n-sts.
Ion BARRELS Old Rye Whiskey
lUU 30 hhls. Gibson Whiskey
~ Recited Whiskey
10 y. f.. Rum
10 Sweet Wine
90 " French Brandy
" Ginger Brandy
8 casks Old Madeira Wine
) Port Wine for sale by
ap2l klNCHELOE BRtIN.
~ nnn LBS. SUGAR CURED and plain
lU.UUU Hams. Sides, and Shoulders Bacon.
Just received, and in store, Tor sale at lowest mar
ket rates by [my 81 J. +. DOUGLASS.
Urine LARD barrels of very Superior
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
CLOTHING.
WILLIAM D. MASSEY,

VI h II Z N Il y ! ! 4 ! l. ~ T.
LAS received beautiful stock of SPRING ana
IL SUMMER GOODS, for Gentlem.u n, ~,
consisting Of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH CLOTHS
comprising the fashionable shades, purchaser inn.
the importer direct, and warranted 10 be from M.
best manufactures in Europe
BLACK AND FANCY CASSIMERFS
of the most elegant styles. aud
NESTINGS
Of every variety. White Linen sna Msr.rlr..
Shirts; Under Shirts aud Drawers: Cra,,i,. M
Tie.; Stocks; Pocket Handkerchief, A. ,.
Shirt Collars, and Suspenders
KEADY-MADE CLOTHING
of various kinds. and offered at low price. A..
n full assortment OF the very best nv
TRIMMINGS
Thankful for tayors heretofore received
the public that no EFFORT shall Ice SHARED g. ',',.
satisfaction. All Garments ordered w,rr,,,.1
be made in the best w"rkmanlikr manner
To- Store w. - King .>,,.,t. ,,,. ,5.,,. 81
ROyuR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
KETTLEwELL's MANIPULATED GUANo.

WE have received full supply Of this article.
w and shall keep it constantly ON hand. 1t is
composed Of pure PERUVIAN aud PHOSPHATE
GrANos, from the Islands of Chincha and Neyassa,
combined and closely integrated by machinery.
No. il warranted to contain per cent of Am
monia, and IS to 50 per cent OF Phosphate of Lime
No 2.-5 per cent. of Ammonia, and So to 60 per
cent. of Phosphate of Lime
The testimonials of the value of this Fertilizer
in our possession, are very strong, and from sour
ces known to us to be reliable.
WIN. ii. FOWLE d son,
NH 10 No. South Wharves.