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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21
From the Pontiac Gazette.
THE AMERICAN FLAG.

How proudly and how free II waves,
Upon the swelling breeze;
Do southern rebels think to soil
Such stars and stripes as these2
Say, do they think to lay them low
And tramplc in the dust
The emblem's of q nations right:
The honor Of the justl
Do they intend to usurp right
And give its place to i'll
All do they think with shame and death
Our glorious land to fill?
Forbid il God they cannot win,
Their strength cannot avail;
Their cause is darkly, foully wrong,
AS such il can but fail.
Triumphant in each hour Of strife,
Our nations flag shall wave,
And they who die defending it
Will fill an honored grave.
Twill float forever on the breeze
When freeman's blood shall flow
Twill wave when every traitors head
Shall be in death laid low. A, B.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

SCREAMING FIsHEs.-From the letter
of an intelligent lady, We make the fol-
lowing extract:
ain tho early part of December, l
called upon Quaker gentleman at Oar
lington, for whom waited in room in
which stood small aquarium, containing,
along with the usual allotment of sea .ane-
mones, star fish, ETC., five fishes not larger
than minnows-a species Of blennies, rs
| was informed. After watching their
motions for n few minutes as they foated
near the surface of the water, | stopped
down TO examine them more nearly, when,
TO my utter amazement, they simultanc-
ously set up shriek Of terror, p loud
and piercing that | sprang back as if cleo
trified. think a human being could
hardly have set up louder or shriller
scream than did these tiny inhabitants of
the water. Have you ever met with, or
heard Of, in any other case Of the fny
tribe, so striking an exception TO the truth
of the common saying, AS mute as a
fish T."
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

GREAT GOVERNOR w--WnAT NEXT.
1t is a fact that will hardly be credited,
but, nevertheless, is fact, that the Gov
ernor and Surgeon General of Ohio, have
sent an order for $4,000 of surgical in
struments- including oJstetricdt instiu.
ments This is highly pregnant fact!
Obstetrical instruments in an army Well,
we are nonplused. OJStetricaL instru-
ments provided for the army at tho ox-
pense Of the State
We are willing that the State shall pay
a hundred thousand dollars for obstetr-
cal instruments, if she can thereby deliv-
or herself Of Abolition rule
Lebanon, Ohio, Citizen.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

GET AN EARLY BREAKFAsT.-A bad
custom is prevalent in many families, es-
pecially among farmers, of working an
hour or two before breakfast, attending 10
F" Chores" hoeing in the garden, cutting
wood, moving, etc. This is convenient
on many accounts, but it is not conducive
to health. The prevalent opinion is, that
the morning air is the purest, and most
hoalthful and bracing; but the contrary
is the fact. AT no hour of the day is the
air more filled with dampness, fogs, and
miasns, than at about sunrise. The heat
of the sun gradually dissipates these mi
asmatic influences rs the day advances.
An early meal braces up the system
against these external influences. Every
one knows the languor and faintness Of
ten experienced for the first hour in the
morning, and that this is increased by ex-
ercise and want of food. We do not
agree with the boarding school regime
which prescribes long walk before break
fast as means of promoting health.
Probably the best custom would be, to
furnish every member of the family, es-
pecially those who labor out of doors,
with simple cup of warm coffee we'll
MIXED, Immediately after rising from bed.
Then let them attend to chores, or now
ing, hoeing, etc, for an hour or two, while
the teams are feeding and breakfast pre-
pairing. They will feel better and do
moro work. Am. Agriculturist.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

GE- "They say" is the coward's child,
the slanderer's dagger, and The swindlcr's
certificate. 1t is poisoned barb that will
enter the smallest opening in the armor
of honesty; club that will lay the
proudest reputation in the dust, and make
a hero of the moanest scoundrel that ever
crawlod the earth. In the mouth of the
vile it is a pestilence; the honorable scorn
TO use il.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21
TIL Il GRAND HAVEN NEWS.
Published every Wednesday,
by j. Sc j. W. BARNS.
E1~ 81 so when left by the Carrier. -p@
Office, on Washington Street,
(First- door above the ost-06ce,)
Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan.
RATES OF ADVERTISING

Twelve lines or less (Minion) 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, will be published until or
dered out, and charged for. When postpone
ment is added to an advertisement, the whole
will be charged, the as 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.
NS- Patronage is respectfully solicited
Letters relating to business, to receive atten-
ton, must be addressed to the Publishers.
J. 4 J. w. BARNS, PUBLISHERS.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

EE- The editor of the Oceana Times
has been treating himself TO travel. We
give our readers his experience so far as
this locality is concerned:
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Griffin & Co., Dealers in Drugs, Med
icines, Groceries, Provisions, Perfumory, Paints,
Oils, Glass and Fancy Goods. At the old
Store, corner of Washington and First Street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich. Post-0fice address, Grand
Haven, Mich,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

George K. Hubbard, Dealer in
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done en- short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

]. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington st.
Cd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Cutler, Warts & Stedgman, Deal
ers in General Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt,
Grain, Lumber, Shingles and Lath. Water St.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant. One door below the Post
Office, Washing gton Street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Lewis Porter, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Clothing Goods. No. l6, Canal St.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

+. B. MoNett, Physician and Surgeon.
Office, second door above News OFFICE, Wash
ington Street. Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

S. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office at his residence, Washington street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Ferry e. Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Jiath, Piokets, Timber &c. Business OF.
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
1856, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

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.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Augustus w. Taylor Judge of
Probate, ottawa County. Post Office address
Ottawa Center. Court days, First and Third
Mondays of each Month, Office at the Court
House, Grand Haven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

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??, 1861-08-21

Frank G. Stuart, Watch and Clock
Maker, and Repairer, Washington Street CIR.
Haven, Michigan. A New and select assort-
ment of Clocks, Jewclry, Yankee Notions, &C.,
Just received. Prices low and terms cash.
Patronage Of the Public respectfully solicited.
Grand Haven, March 21st, IS6O.-[n Ga II
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

A. Van Dusen, Physician and Sur
geon, Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

III. @. Akeley, Circuit Court Com
missioner for Ottawa Co. Office at the Court
House, Grand Haven.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21

Elias G.. Young, Clerk and Register
of Ottawa County, and Notary Public. Office
mt the Court House.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-08-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

g. j. Pfaff, Sheriff of Ottawa Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

ance with its requisitions? Then away goes
your excuse for not joining our Order Will
you contend, that because the organization
OF the Sons of Temperance is humanity de-
vised scheme that it is not obligatory upon
you to promote its interest? Look at the
good It has accomplished, and you will see
That God is with u.s. He is always on the
right sideways approves whatever is cal
cuiated to advance his kingdom; and to say
that our Order has not promoted the interest
OF the church, would be making an assertion
natly contrary to a well established truth
W nat then Is your reason for not acting with
us Bring forth strong reasons, We christian
men and women, and let US know why Won
sun stand aloof from cause which has done
ys,s;s sFeey1 lIsffssry,
naked, comfort the hearth broken wife of the
drunkard empty our jails, poor-houses, peni-
tentiaries, asylums; lessen your taxes, change
madmen into good citizens; educate children
that would otherwise remain ignorant and
vicious spread the principles Of Love, Puri-
ty and Fidelity; promote the interest of
your Redeemer's kingdom; let your light SO
shine that others seeing our good works,
would initiate your example. Would you
exert good influence that would be seen
and felt; and going from one to another till
it bursts upon the shores of eternity no
place can be found where you can do it. and
make as little sacrifice as in working for the
| propagation of Temperance. A. S. I.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

L
significant glance q the speaker, and al
most articulated aloud Ny brother Henry.
no, it cannot be him.
The traveller overhead this and smiled
complacently, screeningAis face to avoid sus-
picion.
Have you been long Central Am erica. >
asked Mrs. Clayton.
Several years, maGan5
1t must be him, sd Ida, addressing
Frank. know it's uncls Henry
Did you know - d3nmenced Mrs O.
will deceive you no hger,' said Henry
Sullivan, jumping to his At, and tearing Of
the ragged habiliments rfeh Concealed his
true attire. Behold Henri Sullivan. the ran
away lover of Pensacola.
He was received with ma: aefnonstTytt lions
of kindness and Isat4rs4 kszd-sssssse
happiness was felt the bbaseSoid or this
occasion than the Unfortunate inmates had
experienced for may weeks. AS we have
before intimated, Hlry Sullivan had amass-
ed considerable weah during his stay in the
sunny South, and Dw had returned, laden
with the fruits of hi adventure to his native
home.
After the enthusiast Of the meeting had
somewhat subsided Henry, addressing Mrs.
G. said, L learned Jpn Inquiry, since my ar
rival, that misfortunshas recently come upon
you. | am yet unnrried, and have gotten,
by honest speculatioIand industry, my full
share of the world syoods; know then, you
can share it. Sir Fank, understand you
are sprig of the la7-go forward, sir, and
be man; but let ne give you some advice,
always avoid black eycs-they've wrecked
many loving BARGE.
This allusion carfid Frank Clayton's mind
far back to the 'OaDomion,' and in imagi-
nation he listened I the music of May Mel
vlle's voice, whilebs soul feasted on the
beaming light of hr dark brown eyes, not
withstanding what bis uncle had just said.
Il understand ydr location is in Virginia,
Frank, how do you Pike the State
Very much, verr much, uncsH Ny stay
there was quite pleasant
DO you expect 70 return |?
Mother and Ea, together with many
friends, have been advising me to remain,
replied Frank.
Yes, remain, bat we will talk of this in
the future
His father wanted him to stay with us,
said Mrs. c., and (he tears tr:ckled down hel
cheeks.
Oh madam give DER this weeping
deeply sympathize with you in your bereave
ment but hope our loss is his gain Blu
tell me if my old sweetheart, Florence, is mar
ried yet said Henry.
No, she is unmarried still. heard be
speaking recently of yoNr abrupt departure
and wonder if you would ever return
Her frowns would be changed into smile
now reckon, said Henry Sullivan, sarcasti
cally. But bow at heqaskrine no more J.
She once scorned me because If my poverty
and-noW- -haEina hid. the +S-Hsa.c.iefse.s- otha
the Past I aciU not loge again.
The happy throng, with light hearts, at
late hour separated for the night Thre
months had now elapsed since Franks ex
from B. Will he ever see May again?
negatived, o. Fate relent. and bid them me'
once more
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

is opposed and a stray tear stole down the
crimson cheek of poor May to complete the
sentence.
Opposed to our union ? asked Frank
Yes, he wants me to marry Mr.. Blakemore,
but never will-no, no, neyerp
Il have no offering, dear May, to lay at your
feet but heart laden with sacred devotion,
said Frank Il but let us retire, dear rea-
der, lest we might trespass on the scene, and
content ourselves with the knowledge, that
their plighted vows before they separated
were registered by the recording angel-for
it was sol
The next evening the party, including Col.
Leroy and lady, May and Mr.. Blakemore left
B. en- route for Newport, that famous resort
where thousands annually go to spend the
sultry summer. They arrived at it in due
season, and made engagements to remain some
time. We will now leave them and return
The "reminiscences of the dear old Past,
buoyed up the dropping spirits of Frank in
Mays absence, and he manfully struggled on
with the breakers dashing around his life
barque. Several days after they had depar-
ted, he called one morning at the Post Office
and received letter from home, informing
him of the illness of his father, and requesting
him to come Immediately to Pensacola. He
hestated not, but closing his business ith-
out delay, was soon being whirled onward
towards the verdant valleys of Florida He
arrived in time to receive the dying blessing
of his sainted father, and shed over his life
less corps the tilial tears of his mighty soul F!
Reader, have you ever stood around the
grave of parent, and heard the cold clay fall
ling on his coffin lid, to echo in your ears
for days and weeks to come if so you can
go with Frank Clayton and weep as he weeps
Ger the grave of his departed father!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23
NO. 90.

frozen to ice The ever trrue mother had
bowed herself over her child. and wranned
all her clothing around 1t, leaving he- own
person stark and bare to the storm. She
had placed her hair over the face of the child.
and the sleet had frozen it to the white cheek.
The frost was Waite in It's half opened eyes
and upon its tiny fingers. I know not what
became of my hraYe boy."
Again the old man bowed his head .,J
wept, and all that were in the housa 49,
with him. Nv father wept like a child I,
tones of heart broken pathos the o,d man
concluded
vas arrested, and for long months 7
raved-in dc'irium. / awoke, and was San.
tened sa9 e oBs5 BssS2p te9 EsSf- 5 nd -, an nj
fanatic. | wish to injure no man. But while
/ live let me strive to wara others not to enter
the path that has been SO dark and fearful to
me. would see my wife and children beyond
this vale of tears"
The old man sat d lwn, but a spell. as deep
and strong as that wrought by some wizard
breath, rested upon the audience. Hearts
could have been heard in their beating. and
tears to fall. The old man then asked the
people to sign the pledge. Ny father lca ped
from his seat and snatched at it eagerly. /
followed him, and as he hcsitated moment
with the pen in the ink, tear fell from ia,
old mans eye on the paPsr.
Sign it-siSn it, young man. Angels
would sign it. would write my name there
ten thousand times in blood, If it would brln,
back my loved and lost ones"
My father wrote "MoRTmER HuDsoy.'
My father trembled, and held up his left
arm, from which the hand had been severed I.
They looked for a moment in each others
eyes, but the old mtn reelcd AMI gaSpcL3
MY own injured boy"
MY father =
They fell upon each others neckS. until
1t seemed that their solls wO1ld gro 8 anl
mingle into one. There was weeping in that
church, and | turned bewillere1 upon the
streaming fIceS around me.
LET me thank God for the great BLESSING
which has gladdened nv guilt burdened
soul p exclaimed the old man and, kneelinq
down, he poured out bis heart in one Of The
most touching prayers ever heard The
spell was then broken, and all eagerly signed
the pledge, slowly going to their homes, a.
if 10th to leave the spot.
The old man is dead out the lessen h,
taught his grandchild on his knee, as hi:
evening sun went down without a cloud. vii
never be forgotten. His fanaticiSm has lost
none OF its fire in my manhood's heart.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

he rich sighs the tiny maiden, the WALL
flower at the fashionable soiree, as she is
forclbly stricken by the graceful appearance
of Col. Smith or Mr.. Jones.
Mol | can never consent for my children
to condeScend in marrying says the paren:
of the present age. To marry one possess
ing less wealth than themselves Never r.
away with such folly-such nineteenth CEN
turyism, and heaven would not be robbed of
some of its brightest earthly jewels, and few
er households would be made everlastingly
miserablel Frown on, gentle reader, but
you are well aware the satire, however with
ering, is merited and called for
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23
Original papers,
M Az MELVILLE;

V'o.o.,...n...o.rv.c..,
WRITTEN roR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

Why 10 horse the most miserable of api-
mails? Ans.-Bccause his thoughts are al
ways on the rack.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23
CHAPTER ".
"Love is not love

"Love is not love,
Which alters when il alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
y no IL is an ever-hxed mark,
That looks oil tempests, and is never shaken;
II Is the star to ever wandering bark,
Whose worths unknown
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23
AT HoME, July 90, 80

AT HOME July 90, 10.
Dear Frank Father has gotten in the
notion to go to Newportto spend the remain
der of the summer, and will take mother and
me with him. Mr.. Blakemore will also ac-
company us thither. l do not know when
we shall leave here-perhaps tomorrow eve.
Call after Tea. Ever thine,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23

is opposed and a stray tear stole down the
crimson cheek of poor May to complete the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-01-23
CHAPTER V.

'The happiest there, from their pasttime returning
At sunset, will weep when thy story is told.
LALLA RooKH
Where art thou Thy once loved flowers
Their yellow leaves are twining,
Ar,dh hrifr md hnnr,t if,r1-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-02-07

Pursuant to public CALL meeting of the citizens OF Will
mington held ITALIAN Hall last Friday evening On
motion of F. D. Poisson, Esq, the meeting organized
by calling O. G. Parsley, Esq., to the Chair and appointing
VIM Iarkin Secretary The Chairman on taking ms sea-
made few remarks expressing his love for the Union and
he still entertained of honorable and AMIGA
adjustment of existing Federal difficulties during the delv
cry of which he warmly applauded by the audence
J. G. Burr. ESQ., then called ard proceeded TO ad
dress the meeting the ali absorbing topics OF the
After which, DIR. E. A Anderson submitted the following
resolutions, which adopted with but dissenting
voice.
ReSOI0ed That still hope the dire calamity of total
disruption and destruction of great Republc, " Inc
United States of America, may be averted, and we yet
plead for that Union which the pride and boast OF our
fathers and which have cherished glorious inherit
ance for our children.
Resolved That having pledged ourselves to exhaust every
honorable before ren0 uislng all hope, hail the
appointment of Commissioners by State, to meet in
Washington City the 4h nst in conference with those
from other conservative Sates promising some
adjustment by which all the rights and interests OF North
Carolina may be forever secured and protected.
ReSOlUed, That although We believe Southern members
of Congress have been wanting in proper spirit and eXer
0ns preserve the peace of The country thereby causing
the Southern States to occupy hostile positions towards The
Federal Government opposed TO- and will ever re-
the transit of troops the soil OF North Carolina fer
the purpose of coercion.
John A. Baker ESQ.,. was then called on, and in able
logical manner discussed the doctrine of secession
His eloquent appeals in behalf of bis country his whole
country and for the COOL deliberate and dspassonate
ton our beloved State will not soon be forgotten by
those who had the pleasure of hearing him The hearty
and frequent applause with which his remarks recev
ed could be otherwise than cheering to the hearts OF
every true lover of his country.
After which the meeting adjourned
O.. G. PARSLEY, Chairman.
VIM. LARKINs Secretary