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aud thrown him over the fence, in argu-
ment, but like any other goose, no sooner
did it strike upon its feet than it Kissed
after him as badly as ever
This post.office robbery has now by
admission dwindled down to too cents
and the editor of the Clarion lodges of
upon another track, kissing as badly as
ever, and challenges us to name a single
instance of either statement we made in
reference to his sheet. We will humor
his fancy, out Of pity for him in his di-
lemma, and call his attention TO the last
" instance" in point of date. When he
has disposed of this one, if the humor
continues, we may give the rest; but
should we never have occasion TO refer TO
this subject again, we sincerely hope he
will profit by the kindly hints we have
given him, and not rush into print every
cock and bull story that is offered him.
We do not wish to call names, but his
memory will call up one attempted to be
rammed into tho Clarion within a few
days. And was he not ABUSED to refuse
10 publish it,
We feel thankful TO those citizens who,
although opposed to us politically, have
commended the course VIC were compelled
10 take in our last weeks issue, and as,
sure them that only the best interests o.
our village would have led us to devote
space in our paper for the special benefit
of our village contemporary.
Our object was to direct attention t.
the only right way TO adjust the suppos
ed wrong; j. e., by legal investigation
aud not TO blindly, foolishly, stumble
along over the boys and quagmires o
reckless assertion.
The accounts and books Of the post
office are at all times open to the inspec
ton of the "proper officers" and we ye
hope to have tho pleasure of publishin!
legal decision in this case. We suppos
it rather rash on our part to hazard tn
opinion that this may close the contro
yersy, for newspaper battles arc proverbi
ally as tenacious of life as cats. To thi
point we remember to have heard of
man that averred that he had in val
tried to kill one, by all devices he coul
command, and at last cut of its heaC
Within two hours the cat walked into til
house Nth ITS head in ats mouth!
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Democratic County Convention.

convention of delegates from the several
townships of the county Of Ottawa, will be held
at the Court House, in the village of Grand ia
ven, on Friday, the 25th day of May, at o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose of choosing delegates 10
represent the county of Ottawa at the Democrat,
ic State Convention, to be held at Detroit, the
3lst inst, for the nomination of State officers.
Each township win be entitled to 2 delegates,
BY order of the Co. Com.
Grand Haven, May ., 1860.
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Guardians Sale.

IN license to me grated by the Probate Court,
of Ottawa County, and State of Michigan, bears
ing date the 10Th day of April, A. D., 1860,
shall sell at public auction, to the highest bid
der, at the premises, in tho township of Polkton,
in said county, on Saturday, the 10th day Of
June next at two o'clock in the afternoon, all
the right, title and interest Of benjamin Randall
and James Randall, minors, in and to the fol-
lowing described premises, to wit; The south
half OF the southwest quarter of section twelve
Q2) in town eight (S) north and range fourteen
west, excepting twenty acres from the east end
in n parallel strip, now owned by John Bazen-
felter, said premises containing sixty acres Of
land according to government survey.
CLAUDIUS S. RANDALL,
Guardian of Benjamin Randall,
and James Randall, minors.
Dated, Tallmadge, May Q, 1860. [n7O CIV
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Democratic state Convention.

A Democratic State Convention will be held
in the city Of Detroit, on Thursday, the 3lst day
of MAY, 1860, at II o'clock A. NJ, at Fremen's
Hall, for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for State Officers and Presidential Electors. and
the transaction Of such business as may proper
ly come before the convention. Tho ratio OF
representation will be the Same as heretofore, TO
wit; Two delegates for each Representative In
the lower house of the Legislature, and one del
agate for each organized county not attached to
a Representative district.
BY order of the State Central Committee.
S. ID. ELW00D, Secy.
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Guardian Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue Of
lNlicense to me granted, by the Probate Court
for Ottawa county, and State Of Michigan, bear
ing date the seventh day of May, A. d., 1860.
shall sell at public auction, to the highest bid
der, at the premises, in the township of Wright,
in said county, on Saturday, the Both day Of
June next at two O'clock in the afternoon. all
the right, title and interest Of Mary Il. Walcott,
minor, Of in and TO the following described prem
ises, TO wit, The east 6vo-eights part Of the
west half Of the southeast quarter of section
fifteen (l5), in town eight (S) north and range
thirteen (13) west, containing fifty acres Of land
moro or less, with the appurtenances
ALFRED MUNR0E,
Guardian of Mary L. Walcott, a minor.
Dated, Wright, May Ia, 1860. [n72 7w
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5 NEW
Millinery Establishment ,
nrxr noon no rnn OTTAWA nousE

NEXT DOOR TO THE OTTAWA HOUSE
NELLIE f. McLAuGHLIN, having opened
~ the above store, is now prepared TO supply
evory article in the Millinery and Dress Max
ing business at very moderate rates. From hor
experience in New York, Chicago, and Miwau-
koc, ut the best establishments, she will be pre-
pared to suit the tastes Of both eastern and vest
eru ladies, whom IL will be her constant ondeav-
or to please. Latest Spring styles of Dress Bon
nets, Ribbons, Flowers, Hate, aud Childrens
Hats and Caps. Also, Dress Patterns.
Grand Haven, May o. 1860. [nft tw
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Trees, Shrubs and Plants.

r WISH to say to the people Of Ottawa, and
l. adjoining counties, that have made arrange
ments with reliable Nurseryman, at Rochester,
N. y, by which am prepared to furnish
TREES, SHRUBS d. PLANTS,
both fruit and ornamental, Of superior quality,
at prices that am confident will give satsfao-
ton. And rs / intend TO make this permanent
business, believe you will see the advantage
in buying Of me in preference to some irrespon-
siblo tree peddlcr Orders for trees to be set this
spring must DO handed in Immediately.
JOHN w. COOK.
Grand Haven, April IL, 1860. ln6S u
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re- Three men started for Pixies Peak
with party Of fifteen girls, to supply in
part tho destitution of wives existing in
that quarter.
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Caution

THIS is to caution any one against purchas-
Il ing certain note given to Joshua Morse,
or bearer, for fifty -four dollars and fifty cents,
dated Oct. IL, 1sIS. Upon the note are tho fol-
lowing endorsements $37, 18th Feb, 1859 and
81, 22d Feb, 1860. The note has been paid.
MARK L0SEE,
Grand Haven, April 10, 1860. f4w ne7
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j. F. Chubb, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Plows, Cultivators, Threshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street, Grand
Rapids, Mich.
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CITY MEAT MARKET.
J. COLEMAN, Proprietor.

At this market may be found all kinds of Meat,
Butter, Eggs and Vegetables,
And for the cash, my customers may be assured
that L will not be undersold in this market.
Good prices will be paid for fat Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, &c. Market few doors above tho Post
Office, on Washington Street.
Grand Haven, May 2, 1850. Fly mo
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- Men with strong appetites for land
generally take it by the acre, and willing
ly swallow it greedily by the thousand
acres. They satisfy their appetites, at
last, on six feet Of it.
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Published by request.l
GALEsBURGH, May /, 1860.

. GALEsBURGH, May l, 1860.
II. ORIGIN, Esq, Secretary of the
Ottawa County Bible Society:
DEAR BRoTHER: The following is my
report of services performed in your
county by the way of bible distribution:
Whole number Of families visited, 1880
do Bibles sold, 203
do Bibles given, ia
do Testaments sold, 225
do Testaments given, 80
do amount of sales, 20731
do amount of gifts, 6S42
do Families found destitute, 267
have reported to the Secretaries in
New York bibles drawn from your depos-
itory to the amount of S276 81.
can but express my gratitude for the
many tokens of kindness and sympathy
manifested by the friends in your county,
while engaged in distributing the word of
God. l canvassed six counties before
coming among your people, and no where
have found warmer reception than in
Ottawa County.
May heavens choicest blessings rest
upon them, and the many copies of the
blessed bible that have been scattered
there provo the means of doing much
good.
| now leave the bible work and labor
the coming year for the United Western
Tract Agency. Yours Truly,
w. Mus, Agent A. B. S.
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EE- Professor Agassiz, according 10
the Boston Journal, is greatly afflicted
with weakness of the eyes, and prosccutes
his scientific labors with much difficulty.
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George ID, Sanford. Dealer in News

papers, Periodicals, School Books, Stationery;
also Detroit Dailies and Weeklies, Yankee
Notions, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, &c.
First door above the News Office, Washing
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For Chicago.

THE fast sailing schooner SCOTLAND"
Il Clidesdell, Master. will mako weekly trips
between this place and Chicago. Freights want
ed, even at the lowest figures. Inquire at this
Office for further information.
May 0, 1860. [n7I If
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ID ESIDENCE. No. 3, Mechanic ST., in roar Of
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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-10

MR. CRrTTESDES's DEcLrNAroN.-At
the festival given in Alexandra on the
18th inst, the birthday anniversary oil
the immortal Clay, Mr.. Orittendsn took
occasion to announce his declination in
advance of the Presidential candidacy. in
the following felicitoGs terms. We copy
from the National Intslligencer:
"Mr Critteden then disclaimed all ides
and all wish for the Presidency, signifying
his preference to retire and rest after long
period of public service. He did not uA-
derrats the station, whatever he might
think Of some msn who had held It. He
had no hope he could have it il he wan
ted it, and does not want it il he could
have it. He said this out of no mock
modesty /; he had always said it. For
himself, he had served out his time, and
it was time to retire. Mr.. Clay howev-
err was 9 man ct for the Presidency, and he
was long anxious to see him President.
All we want now, is q proper sort Of
Chief Magistrate. Not . man Of vacil-
lation, but . man Of strong and good
heart, who could sit here joyously among
his fsllow.citizens tonight and to-mor-
row go with firm and iron hand and
make . strict execution Of his duty, and
man who could not do that should give
place to . stouter and better man. II
was Jsekson's force Of character that gave
him his popularity. A proper President
must have a physical as well as moral
courage so as to meet . man who should
come from the North or the South with
threats upon his tongue and say to him.
"Sir, am President" A man who has
not the heart to do this is not fit for the
place. If the least fracture or crevice is
in him his weakness will be sure to be
found out. His administration will be
made to bend. But on the other hand il
he be brave. and firm, and honest, the
Union will be safe. lam. said Mr. Crit
tenden, no candidate for the Presidency"
But while we thus part from Mr.. Crit
tsnden, he has left behind Us portrait oil
Just such President IS the country needs
at this juncture. and we are sure our read
ers will agree with Us. that Judge Bates
must have set for it--so true is it to his
character Of Observation-Disclosures Pat
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tWHOLE NUMBER, 14S.

you to stand quite still and answer IN!
questions.
Bernard did as be was recommended I
moment, but for very different purpose
Exerting all his strength, which wa
great, by one effort he released himsel
from the man who held him, sprang upor
Boyd. who was not at all on his guard
and dashed him with much force upor
the pavement.
The stranger few to his assistance. and
after a short but severe contest, the Doc.
tor was released, and Bernard, overpow-
cred by numbers and q stunning blow
upon the head. was forced to yield.
Stopping carriage which was that in
slant passing, they packed the wounded
man into it; the stranger next entered.
and then the Doctor, after having given
some considerable detailed instructions to
the driver. After passing through many
streets, they came to stop at the door Of
low cabin in a narrow and almost de-
serted lane. They succeeded in finding
beneath the rubbish a trap door, which
they entered, and after descending a con-
siderable distance, traVersing a winding
and somewhat intricate passage. and
again ascending a long fight of steps,
they emerged into . large, plainly furn-
ished apartment.
Their victim. though not dangerously
wounded. was nevertheless still quite
senseless from the heavy blows he had re-
ceived, and they had been obliged to car
ry or drag him since they left the carri-
age. Pushing open large door of a
closet adjoining the room, they entered.
They laid him on a bed, and having
sprinkled a little water in his face, and
placed a pitcher and few cakes by him,
they departed. Thus he lay for many
hours. the only feeling of which he was
conscious being extreme thirst /; this he
endeavOred to satisfy from the pitcher, but
after each draught the thirst and the stu
por increased.
fro BE CONTINUED.
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MORAL OF THE New ENGLAND ELEo-
TIoNs.-The Philadelphia North Ameri-
can says:
On the whole. and saying nothing Of
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana and
Illinois, we think it clear that the Oppo-
sition are not sure even of Connecticut
and Rhode Island. without great prudence
in their nominations and great skill in
their strategy. Consequently. it is clear
that all violent movements must be shun-
ned, and the right and left wings must
act with and support the center. II
chieftainship be discarded, as it should
be in so great a struggle, and the policy
of the campaign decided without regard
to personal preferences, we shall win the
field. If either man-worship or ultraism
prevail we shall lose it. We have no
special choice as candidate for the thorny
Presidential crown. But he must not on
ly be moderate. firm, able and upright,
but, also SO fair a representative Of the
average opposition sentiment that ne can
draw forth nearly the total of the 0ppo-
sition strength. Hundreds Of thousands
would gladly see a candidate who could
and would be for the whole Union over.
Still, if his position were such a. to de-
serve the support of the southern mod
crates" and southern fanaticism should
forbid it, that would mike but little diff
ference.
We conclude by saying. very nearly in
the language of Tribune. that for success
next fall we must have unexpsetionGbls
nominations, perfect union. an effective
organization, and powerful sffsrt.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-10

A Pixies Peak correspondent Of ths
st. Louis Democrat writes
From all / hear and observe, Mr..
Bates. of Missouri. is the great man for
the Chicago nomination. in the hearts q
Pixies Peakers. here and throughout this
Territory. All in this Territory are sx-
tremely sorry that we shall not have the
power Of casting our votes for him next
Fall. but we all, generally speaking. sd
mire the man. and earnestly wish TO God
he may be the Chicago nominee, for il
so. we know he is bound to sweep the
States, and control the Presidential hslm
for the next four years. So mote It DO ]
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(coNTISUED.)
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER III.
III NETTING BETWEEN DR.. BOYD AND HIS
WIFE.
The somewhat mutilated man lay q
snort time only in the state described
Two sailors passing through the street,
stumbled upon him, and finding him
ssnseless. raised him in their arms and
OOFe him to the nearest house. This was
meat and secluded cottage, such as one
seldom sees in cities. had been built many
!sa's' aud stood merely because it had
not yet interfersd with the house and land
ipeeul.tiOns Of some wealthy proprietor.
a rural garden adorned it in front, while
as carefully swept walk proved it to be
AZ .oode Of order and refinement even
amid poverty.
~ one OF the rooms fronting the street.
.Esd BY plain work table, covered
Va the various parts of 9 ehild's dress,
MaPale and slender woman. Her coun-
"u'Ocs was cheerful though subdued,
~ rOa some traces of the beauty of her ear d.
na years remained. A little girl of sight
~ y nine years sat BY the window sewing.
Lae room contained q sufficient quantity
Npls'n, useful furniture, and every ar.
nnseusnt was evidently more for COM
'''a .9an on any other principle.
Mother" exclaimed the child, drop.
ping Aer work and turning q little pale,
Nv. wv men are bringing another man in
AZ Sr's' think he is wounded, for I see
S;OTo upon bis face, and be does not raise
Inc lady looked from tn. window, and
ing that it was indeed true, threw
~ s1u tae door of an adjoining bedroom,
a.. = soon as they entered the street
~, W. requested them without hesitation
n POLICY tOlay him upon the bed. They
Js NE found him hauled up under an
so, van hard BY. and thought We could
h. 70 better than to stow him away
On. ,t eli be can steer for himself" said
IA ~ " me men, good-naturedly, turning
So' .as lady; "and now 1 will fetch 1
Io"I0f' and old Jack shall stand on the
s, ,1 out for the man. if it will not dis.
d .o' lady was surprised at the unwont.
H. IseFosity of the men, and replying
boa, 'I mouse was entirely at their dis.
- ior the accommodation of the
dci. s''d stranger. he departed for a ply.
s5 sOfely beaten man could not speak,
IT, ~I not as yet showed any sign Of
SiD.,. .'le the blood and dust were SC
SS.," upon his face that his most in.
In lfisnds could not have recognized
ass.p oynciaa soon entered, and re-
kad,1s' some warm water. bsthed and
the wounds, gave him q eordi.
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The Charleston observation-disclosures
al Candidates for the Presidency
Doomed to Defeat.

Doomed to Defeat.
Independent" the well-known cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia North
American, writes: s-,Fsa-il.-
AS the time for the Charleston Con-
vention approaches. it becomes more sv-
ident that there will be no such rush there
as has been anticipated. Although the
inttfest on that occasion has not subsi-
ded, the cost Of the entertainment is by
no means agreeable to the unterrifed."
Besides, the opinion gains ground daily,
that the candidate who was likely to
make the largest display Of members, is
fast receding from the prominence he
once occupied. All the recent develop
ments go to show more conclusively than
ever that Mr.. Douglas will be put aside
by the combination of the whole South
ern vote against him. Those who repre-
sent differently, must either be strangely
ignorant of what is plain to all other eyes,
OF willing to pervert facts with the mis-
taken hope of acquiring influence by that
weakest Of expedients. Georgia, North
Carolina and Maryland are claimed for
him, in the very face of their positive
declarations to the contrary, and in def
ance, too, Of the well known opinions of
the delegates. Nothing is to be gained
by this system, but more complete dis
appointment at Charleston. The nomi-
nation may be involved in some doubt,
though it seems pretty clearly pre6gured;
but the defeat of Mr.. Douglas has been
long since registered, and will soon be
formally proclaimed. The South may
forget. but it will never forgive detection.
No President of the United States was
ever elected from the United States SEN
ate, and if the Opposition are wise now,
none will be in 1860. The sixty Eve
aspirants in that chamber may take all
the consolation they can from this signif-
icant fact in political experience. II the
Senate had a vote on the practice which
has heretofore excluded their members, it
is hardly necessary to say it would be
unanimously tabooed. As it is, both
parties are now endeavoring to overcome
this arbitrary usage, by offering the ma
ton choice of President from among Q
multitude of Senators, none of whom 10
likely to occupy the White House.
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CHAPTER XII.
rHE FIRST DREAM OF LOVE

Nature had bestowed upon Bernard
Hetson many great and noble qualities
which life Of disappointment and deg
radiation had not wholly DESTROYED,
though they were much obscursd. The
only child Of proud but noble parents,
Who had been reduced to poverty, and I'M
accustomed to toll, be. like them. failed
in a habit of persevering industry,
which had it existed. would have exclu-
ded many of the errors of his youth.
Upon the sudden death Of his parents.
at the age Of fifteen. he found himself
thrown upon the world without means Of
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tBoitt Qaetrp,
IpsK DIXIT.

Oar coTsnnsst'S . I:rsags compound
oflIapsss Nurture,
VvA.r, rogpss, and fools, and party hacks,
Nav Cad their lifsS elixir
WA.rs statssmss strive TO pass good laws,
AID roFses As of trsnS6I il;
Wh.r, two fools meet to one wise nan-
And that's ny IPSs Dixit.
lvehanan 10 . baehslor-
They say he's fond Of pickles;
And hats the reason why he think
So vsry mneh Of Siskles.
n, uaLss 4 shabby President,
Whatever way you fl it,
A,I should be to the mad-houss sent
AID that'I my IPss Dixit.
WI have Senate, said to b n
Ths ant men ofths nation;
Bst there are soms as surly dogs
A,srs in al creation.
TIE, snap and Inarl at ali they meet,
And fight, like old Don QuiIOte,
A windmill and an air balloon
And IhatS my IpSe DiZit.
We also have at Washington,
AhaIl for law debsters;
Rut moot ofthoIe who gather there,
Are noted sladiatorI.
However hns their speech may be,
With Slavery sauce they mix it
It's negro frIt, and negro last
And thItI their fpse DiIit.
We've what iI called a Supreme Court
The first lodge Is granny;
Ihink I've heard the people say
His name 10 Roger fancy.
BE holds the Constitution up,
Then to the ID kicks it:
That he's dOtsTd, nc one doubts-
And that's my IPSe DiIit.
Virrinis has Governor Wise,
Az brave as FallstAG's hero,
And as devoid Of generous deeds,
Az was the tyrant Nero.
He has 4 sword that carries death,
Whatever place he sticks it
That native blood runs through his veins,
10 my own Ipse DiIit.
Virginia has a mighty man,
'Tis said they call him Mason;
Ne growlI and bsFkS At Northern men.
And puts the negro grace on.
The subject is TO him so sweet,
he in his bosom sticks il;
The more he hugs, the worse IL grOWE-
And that's his IPse DiIit.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-10

BUCHANAN vs.. DoUGLAs.-Ths Wash-
ington telegraphic correspondence Of the
Enquirer has the following: There Is .
rumor Of a Cabinet rupture. Out Of shis
grows a gossip. sOhick is true il al ~.
spsets. that Buchanan has said be would
oppose the election of Douglas with. ell
the power Of the Government."