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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20
Gg- A Young lady in Simsbury, {

ES- A young lady in Simsbury, Con
necticut, was to have been married on
Tuesday, the 22d ult. On tho Sunday
previous she would not attend church, as
was her custom, and her sister staid at
home with her. During the forenoon she
laid down upon the bed with a newspa-
per to read. Her sister found her half
an hour later dead, with tho paper over
her face. She was to have been buried
Tuesday, the day appointed for the we'd
ding, but the funeral was postponed in or
der that post aaortem examination might
DO held.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20
gy- One of the aerolito stones ths

EB One OF the aeroIlte Stones that
fell in Summit county, Ohio, during a
meteoric shower last summer, has been
found deeply buried in the earth. Its
weight is 1o3 pounds, and it contained q
considerable quantity of sulphurate Of
iron, and some nickel. Very many Of
of these stones fell during the shower
A professor of Yale is making such OK,
aminations of them as he thinks will en-.
able him to tell from whence they fell.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20
Tsrms:--S1.0 per Smum.
An English Lady OF Rank as the
Wife of a BedouIn Chief.


"Hadji," tho Syrian correspondent of
the Boston Traveller, furnishes tho fol.
lowing account Of the freaks of an En-
glsh lady of rank and beauty, who has
lately become the wife of a Bedouin
chief :.
" At the hotel of Rarey | found a
most singular specimen Of an English wo-
man, who seems to emulate the Character
of the famous and once powerful Lady
Hester Stanhope. Known as Lady Dig-
by, she excites the mirth and ridicule Of
the natives, but MS the wife Of SbeiLb
Miguil--the Bedouin chief of Damascus
she wields powerful influence among
the Bedouins Of the desert Possessed Of
an ample fortune, Lady Ellenborough,
once the iayorite of the Court of ST.
James, after her fall and divorce the wife
Of Russian nobleman, and then of q
Greek Prince, established herself at Da.
mascus q few years ago. Here she pre-
vailed upon noted Bedouin chief to put
away his wives and live with her. They
spend their winters in town, and their
summers in the desert, where she visits
tho old wives of the Shcikh, taking with
her many beautiful presents to appease
their wrath and jealousy.
She has frequently been seen in the
desert, habited in the ono loose robe of
the children Of the sandy waste, bare
footed and bare-headed. In Damascus
she wears the long white sheet, which
covers her figure, but lives in good Eng
lish style, still retaining the luxuries of
civilized life and French maid. Her
constant attendance upon Protestant wor-
ship, when in town, gives travellers fre-
quent opportunities of seeing her; and
being majestic woman in appearance,
and still retaining traces of wondrous
beauty, she always oxciles attention and
inquiry. | hear that she has lately had
her marriage with the Sheikh legalized by
the Cadi of Damascus, and recorded by
the British Consulate.
Her lord and mastor-for in this
country q husband is most emphatically
q lord Of creation'-possesses nothing
either in face or figure to attract wo-
man of cultivated taste. Small in stat
urc, darker than mulatto, with small,
piercing black eyes, and walking with tho
staggering gait Of the Bedouin, he dis
appoints eyory ono who sees him; for one
would naturally expect to SEQ something
in tho appearance of the man which
would account for this singular freak of
an English lady of rank and fortune in
choosing for herself n husband from
among the rude sons Of the desert. But
such expectations are far from being
met at sight of this most inferior speci-
men Of the Bcdouin race. This interest
ing couple are now on their way for Eu-
rope, where Lady Digby hopes to educate
and ciyilize her tawny spouse"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

A TALE OF SHAME.-A wealthy young
lady from the North came to Peters
burgh, Va, about four weeks ago, ,enceinte,
and, after vainly endcavoring to hide her
shame, entered the poor-house. where she
gave birth to Jlack child. She died
soon after, in the institution where the
child was born.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

A NICE PoNT.-It is q nice point to
decide exactly when a "girl" becomes a
"young lady" In suit in Schohaire
county, lately, tho cause turned upon The
point whether the Defendants daughter
was child entitled TO be boarded at halt
price, or full grown specimen of the fe-
male article, competent to have the "ques-
tion popped" at hor-and to faint away
at an affirmative response 1t is now
settled that "young lady" is any deli
cato individual of tho feminine gender who
will not touch onions slowed in butter or
eat nice boiled cabbage. This great prin-
ciple, which must forever settle the ques-
ton, was promulgated by knowing wit
ness on tho trial referred to.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

EE The amount necessary for tho out
fit of DIR. Hays Arctic Expedition has
been subscribed. He will start about the
Goth, provisioned for three years voy-
aOn
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Eg- The copy rights of Peter Parley's
works arc estimated to be worth seventy
five thousand dollars.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

QUALIFICATIONS OF AN EDIToR.-An
English writer says, "a good editor, a
competent newspaper conductor, is like a
general or poet, born, not made. Ex-
ercise and experience give facility, but the
qualification is innate, or il is never man
ifcsted. On the London daily papers,
all the great historians, novelists, poets,
essayists, and tho writers of travels, have
been tried, and nearly every one has fail
ed. Il cam said the late editor of the
London Times, find any number of mon
of genius to write for me, but very sell
dom one man of common sense Near
ly all successful editors have been of this
description. A good editor seldom writes
much for his paper-hc reads, judges, Sc
lects, dictates, alters and combines; and
TO do all this well, he has but little time
for composition. To write for paper is
one thing-to edit paper another.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

A HORSE GETTING HIMSELF SHoD,-
A horse having been turned into field
by his owner, Joseph Lane, of Fascomb,
in the parish of Ashelworth, was missed
therefrom the next morning. He had, it
seems, been shod a few days before, and
as usual got pinched in foot. Feeling
no doubt a lively sense of proper shoeing,
and desirous of relieving the pain, he con-
trived to unhang the gate of his pasture
with his mouth, and make the best Of
his way to the smithy, distance of n
mile and half, waiting respectfully at
the door until the bungling artist got Up.
The smith relates that he found him
there at the opening of his shop; that
tho horse advanced 10 the forge and held
up his ailing foot; and that he himself
upon examination, discovered the injury,
took off the shoe, and replaced it moro
carefully; which having been done, the
sagacions animal set off at merry pace
homeward. Soon after Mr.. Lanes SER
want passed by the forge, and upon inqui'
ry received for an answer, "Oh, he has
been here and got shod, and gone home
again."
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

- We may mend our faults as easily
as cover them.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

J. It. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vcstings, &c. Shop, Washington st.
next door TO the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Eg- Folly and pride walk side by side.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20


Twelve lines or less (Mnion) make square.
Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, $500.
Legal advertising at legal rates, fifty cents per
folio for the first and twenty-five cents per folio
for each subsequent insertion.
Advertisements unaccompanied with written
or verbal directions, viii be published until or
dered out, and charged for. When postpone
ment is added to an advertisement, the whole
will be charged, the same for the first insertion,
Job Printing,
All kinds Of Book, Card, Post-Bill, Catalogue
or Fancy Printing done on short notice, and at
reasonable rates, Blanks Of all kinds, printed to
order, with neatness and despatch.
GS- Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Letters relating to business, to receive attcn-
ton, must be addressed to the Publishers.
J.&J.W BARNS, PUBLISHERS.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Too STRONG A DosE.-It seoms that
some of the candidates who were them
selves before the Chicago convention can
not go for Lincoln. The st. Louis News
the organ of Bates, refuses TO endorse the
black republican ticket, aud has come out
boldly for Bell and Everett. 1t declares
it TO be the intention of all the Bates
men in Missouri to support these candi-
dates.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Noah Perkins, Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Provisions, CrockOry, Hardware,
Boots aud Shoes. &c. Opposite the store of
]. IL. Newcomb, State ST., Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

william Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant. One door below tho Post
Office, Washington Street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Lewis Porter, Manufactures of and
Dealer in Clothing Goods. No. l6, Canal St.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

John H. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Crockcry, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street,
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
ure Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich. Post Office address, Grand
Haven Mich
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

S. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office at his residence, Washington street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

@' Honesty is the best policy
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20


GRowTH OF THE WEsr.-The rapidity
with which the West is pcopleing may
we'll excite attention and surprise. Very
recently says the Philadelphia NorM
american, we had news from the Pacific
coast that tho population of the Terrific
ry of Washington was estimated at co.
600; and now comes telegraphic des-
patch saying that such is the rate of set
Element in tho Carson Valley mining re-
gion, that in two months there would be
$4,000 people there. We have already
two States on the Pacific. Here are two
more in training, which will probably be
admitted into the Union before tho lapse
of two years. Tho Pacific division of
tho Confederacy will then begin 10 be felt
in its real Importance. New England
consists of only six, and the Middle States
of but four, Notwithstanding their vast
population, wealth and commanding in
tluence. With California, Oregon, Wash
ingtou and Nevada admitted as States,
and forming a division, united by COM
munity Of interest, what is to prevent the
young members from soon attaining somc-
what of our position. They have the
empire of the Pacific at their feet. I'm
told and unimaginable wealth of gold and
silver lies undevelopcd in their soil. The
commerce of Indies may be theirs, and
the whole stretch Of the western coast of
America cannot produce rival.
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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

ExTRAoRDNARY PREsENTIMENT.-A
Mrs. Fenwick and four children left Mel
bourne for England in the Royal Charter,
and all were lost. Mr.. Fenwick, the hus-
band and father, remained in Melbourne,
and about five days before the wreck,
wrote to friend in Hobart Town, saying
he had seen his wife and children in
dream, battling with the waves, and call
ing him for help. The dream so preyed
on his mind that ho committed suicide by
cutting his throat, and that on the very
night of the wreck.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

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
236. Adams Street, Chicago, I'LL.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

James P. Scott, Clerk and Register
of Ottawa County, and Notary Public. Office
Mt the Court House.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-06-20

Boot & Shoe Manufacturing and Re
pairing Shop, one door below Wallace's Store.
Washington Street, Grand Haven.
Il. KINNEY, Foreman. r. G. FOSHA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29
<xS e%S~a

a TRAITOR AT THE UELM.-A dis
patch from Washington says the Presi-
deut has directed Col. Anderson to
surrender Fort AiouItrie il attacted.
The previous course Of the administra-
ton is consistent with this report, and
i. is probably true. If SO, there is no
longer a doubt Of the character of
James Buchanan. He is not merely a
weak and yascil.ating time-server, bat
a vile and Infamous traitor, as much
more Infamous than Benedict Arnold.
as the trusts committed to him by the
American people are greater than
those committed to Arnold, and &C.
serves to meet traitors fate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

THE HIGHER LAw."-We have re-
ceived specimen page Of a new pa
per bearing the above title. Published
weekly at Madison by Herbert Reed
Edited by Herbert Reed and E. B.
Gunner. Terms $500, in advance
1t IS large quarto, and the best print
ed paper in the Northwest. To what
it is devoted we are not informed; but
presume it is devoted to religion, tenn
peranee, education, news and perhaps
occasionally political article will ap.
pear. We wish it success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29
Rev Nofr---New Volume.

IT,, o,ot,o,. o1- eLo1i1o,.o ,,os,o5
,ho ;ae.r4 1oe7 IN - ''ahnra1 ;nto 49,
;..onoo 49,, ,,1,o4 :, &c ,,,oro ;..~.,s.
.,,.. - a.. W. ~.
Dn,,o,.t-,. iii - aa,an,onooa ~ ~.
friends who h.,,.o ncIned &c tl,ron,,h tho
,,oo+ ,.oar e,o1 ddo,,,,. a.o4oc,I ~
49, ~, ,,s-.o ,,,o,,,:ac, :. oa~... :.
na,.;1o.a.s, ! ~. ~
ra.r7 ;~..tot;o. 1 1870, -.
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",-l,:,, 49,. 49, ,,,.
The West sinner may return"
To ali We extend 'IIarpy New Year"
and may boun:iful haryests and deserv-
ing Profits on merchandise be realized
ere We shall be called upon to sing the
requiem peans Of another expiring year
Now Is 4 fit time to make holy re-
solves, and to paw for the ReD0rtcr,-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

''NEw YEARS Is ALMOST HERE -
How the heart of childhood bounds at
the SQUAD! What visions Of toys and
candies glide through their ina gination.
WAC would net be child, if for moth
ln5 c!ore than 20 ltel the wild thrill Of
caztacy that auis2ate5 tho hearts Of tie
little cncs Il the approach CT this sea-
son o. tes,iyity and jcy, "New Years
Is almost here!" VITA what eagorness
1t IS uttered. O, for The bright yet il
ius.Ie dreams Of youth, when tie heart
was free from care, and the temptcr
had not invaded the sacred precincts
Of the pure soul! O, that we might
throw oiT tie burden cf years, and once
more reycl in the delights of the Eden
We have left behind. How the weary
lnan OF the world longs for the refresh
ing pleasures OF yoUti-those dreams
OF hoyhocd long since laid sside for
the stern realities Of life! How he longs
to stand within the enchanted circle !.
But no, 1t cannot be. Happy, joyous
chlidhood-we look upon you with
mingled feelings OF sorrow and regret ::
WIN sorrow, because Of your evanes-
cent nature; with regret, that we have
passed your portals and bid adieu to
all the bright tancies that are peculiar
to the hey-day Of youth.
och! would were boy again,
When every hour seemed two or three"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29
--

A BIG ADVERTISEMENT. 1.-The New
York correspondent 81 the Philadelphia
I7ost says: The largest sum ever paid
at one time by single person or firm,
to one newspaper for advertising, has
just been paid to the Tribune by II. G.
Spaulding, who has given an order to
insert an advertisement Of one column
in length, to appear in each Of the dai-
~, semi-weekly and weekly editions OF
the Tribune during the year commence
ing Nov. -, 1860. The price paid il
over thirty-one thousand dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

Mr.. BATEs.-Hon. Edward Bates. O!
Mo, paid visit to Springfield, H., one
day last week. He came by invitation
Of the President elect, with whom he
spent most of his time. It is reported
that the secretaryship Of the interior
was formally rendered him. Mr.. Bates
takes very strong ground against seces-
sion, and says secession is treason, and
must be put down, and the authority OF
the Government maintained at all haz-
ards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29
RUMoEs OF \ PROPOSED ATTACK on

RUMoEs OF \ PR02osED ATTACK on
TIE CAP1-AL.-I fad vague rumors III
crcasing as to IN attack by men from
Maryland and Virginia on the Capital,
on or before the 4th Of March,. It is
true, these cannot be traced to any re-
liable source. The Mayor Of Wash
ington, it is known, has strong appro-
hensiop on the subject. Itseens & rec
ommendation has been made in some
Virginia paper, that the two States
named take possession Of the Capital,
and there IS to be secret organization
Of armed men in each. State to execute
the plan. This is the gossip floating
around, and may be utterly without
fcundation.-W Hash Cor. Gin. Gdzets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

PREMIUM ENGEAvtNGs.-The pub
fishers OF Arthur's Home Magazine Of
fer choice Of two charming steel en-
cravings TO all who make I'D clubs. The
irst is an original American picture,
the other copied from q f::voc:te Eng
fish engraving. Either Of them is hand
some enough for an ornament for the
walls CT any parlor.
The first is called "Seventy-Six," and
represents soldier of the Revolution
on his way to join the defenders Of his
country. The other engraving is call
ed ''IIc Knew the Scriptures from his
\ outh," and is as remarkable for ten
derness, beauty, and pure religious feel
ing, as the former is for strength and
manly power. The publishers price
for these engravings is $3.50 each.
One Of these cngrayings is sent to
every 81 subscriber OF Home Magazine.
Four copies Of the Magazine are sent
for IS, and one Of these plates to get
ter up Of club. Eight copies for $40,
and an extra copy Of Magazine and a
premium plate to getter up Of club
These are remarkable inducements.
Address T. S. Arthur & Co., 32s
Walnut street, PHILADELPHIA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29
Secession Convention,
Charleston. Dee 90

Charleston, Dec. 20.
| IN the Convention yesterday. rr>o.
luton authorizing the President to is
sue tickets OF admission TO reporters at
his discretion, was adopted.
! Alter some inmaterial debate on the
SonJect OF The llail$, the special order
beng the resolution relative 10 the Sc
cesSion portion Of the message Of the
President Of the e. 5. ii WAS taken IN.
Mr. Nacrath spoke of the properly
Of South Carolina.
Nj. As,les-I have not the least iIaa
that the President Of the United States
VIII send reintorcements here. In a
conversation and subsequently IN q
written communication, know this to
have been said TO hin :-''Efvou send
solitary soldier to these forts, tho III
slant the intelligence reaches our peo-
Ple-(and We viii take care that It
does reach them in good season., the
forts will be taken, because il is neccs-
sSrv to our safety
Air. N. spoke about the repairs to
Ft. Sumpter, and mentioned the cause
Of the resignation OF Gen. Cass.
At Fort Moulty;o there were only IS
men, wish o. 6 musicians. Cant. An
Iersoa needed troops. He, (Miles,)
felt the necessity OF being watchlui,
lest q few persons from Charleston
should surprise the Fort in the NIGHT,
let Us wait awhile, rs all the repairs
viii be to CTR advantage. The resol.,.
ton was chen adopted.
MerF;nGer introduced a resolution
Cor the appointment Of committee TO
draft {. Summary statcnicEt Of the caus-
es iuSti::ying S. c. to Withdraw from
! The Union.
Mr.. Hayes introduced the following
resolution.
Whereas, the causes which have pro-
! aUced i separation Of South Carolina
! from the Union have emaaatea from
/ the States North Of Mason and Dixon's
/ line, whioh use IIireIing ll1or only,
and.
E'deraa$, It has not been against
the /. 5. that ). Q. has opposed her
Sovereignty il a>uvpation by the gov
crament in violation Of this instrument,
Lt@s1tcoc( That 2 Commit ,sioncr be
sent 20 each o. the sIavthJIain.s States,
bearing a copy Of the oIG;nancus or
secession, proti'er cacil State OF any
:0ore Of them Tie existing Constitution
! &c the [. s. ~ basi; u /. Prov >i13.;.l
! Gpye"Nm@.lt, = be a.op:e;, ~ y',e part
of :. {. and other slave States after
seoG ling from tie present Federal
! onion, shsli be Wli,i:s" t. u>l:e viii 5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

60 Tie secession. Couxe,

s~ The Secession. Convention o.
South Carolina CT Thursday last, pass.
ed the following Ordinance:
owe, the people OF South Carolina
in convention assembled, do declare
a1d ordain, that the ordinance adopted
by Us in the convention of the 23l OF
May, 1888, whereby the Constitution
OF the United States was ratified, and
all acts and parts Of acts Of the general
assembly Of tie State ratifying amend
ments to the said Constitution are here
by repealed, the union row sabsist;ng
between South Carolina and other
States under the name Of the United
States Of America, Is hereby dissolved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-12-29

"Co,EHIssIoSEE" KEITT We like
that word. Commissioner IS coed =
Well, Commissioner Koitt, Of South
Carolina. will visit the President, next
week, for the purpose Of negotiating
for the surrender Of forts 1Iouitrie ana
Sumpter- 5ir. keitt's mission will be
a beliigerent one, and the authorities
at y Washington may arrest him if they
choose, as an enemy to the co':utry.-
It, however, the President shall enter
into negotiations with him, then he and
ke;tt will both be subject to arrest.-
There can be no doubt, whatever, that
if the President were to take a single
step toward bartcring away the prop
erty Of the United States to South Car
DINA, or to any nation Or set ofmen in
the world, he would be liable under the
laws furnishing high treason.-Hasrjs-
burg Telegraph.