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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16

" hereby inform the people of A~shIandcount
that our o is full and completes, cnrcrrrcos
we can prove to you are slower than at any other
Dry Goods establishment in Ashland, and our heavy
sales warrants usin saying that we will continue
to underseIl all other establishments in town.
Bring along your cash and convertible produce
and give us a trial. - =
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16
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of svery description, neatly and expeditiousiy
exc cuted at this Office. g5e71an5o4 9di Il -
Ashland, o., Jan IL, 1868. ae 81
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16
The Draf!!

The draft win commence in the 18th Con-
gressional District, on
THURSDAY, September 18th, 1868,
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16
MIsoE1EANE0g&W

Tobacco, Cigars, Bird Cages, Willow Baskets
Plain and Fancy Tubs Pals and 2As
3Churns, Cedar and inc. Shoe, as9ss
and Clothes Brushes, But
ter Pals, Blacking, Matches Bed
Cords, Rope Haltersu Gunpowder, sShes " Il
Gun Caps, Deland's healthy Salaratus, Bav6
king and Washing Sodass country, plain and
fancy Soaps, Broems, sweeping and ~scrubbing
Brushes &c. $3.50. -
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16

WARE STORE.
Having bought out g. W. wALkAoK9MS erk
peetSby close attention to business TO sustain the
well earned reputation that he has established of
keeping the best article of every kind of GOODS
in our line. ZS&( Nt -
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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-16
BRIDGE NOTICE.

septenb or, 18th, 1853.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22
Our Schools.

The unabated interest in the we'll being
and prosperity Of our Common Schools
during our national troubles is n crown Of
glory to our State While she has con
tributed literally men and money, by
draft on her citizens in aid of the govern
ment, in suppressing the rebellion, our
people have still spared no cost in main
tanning the efficiency of our Primary
Schools.
1t is ascertained that the amount paid
teachers during the two years of the war
average each S2S, 1897 10 more than du-
ring the last year of peace, and it is be-
lleved that the amount so expended will
be still further increased during the pres
ent year. The average length of schools
taught during the past year was six
months, only one-tenth Of month less
than in 1861, and two-tenths less than
in ls6o-when the highest average ever
attained occurred--and four-tenths of n
month more than in 1859.
There are 4,9oO schools taught in the
State and one hundred and sixteen grad
ed schools, embracing 44,5Oo pupils, or
over one-ffth of all the pupils in the
State.
The whole number of pupils in attend
ance during 1862 was 2o7,3S2-4,S2s
more than attended in 1861, and 1895
more than The attendance of 1860.
Rate bills are still found the greatest
drawback to the prosperity of the schools,
though the number so supported is be-
coming less every year. Only about one
third of the districts have rate bills Of
greater or less amounts.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22
THE BALLOON.

lnTOugn Tue klnuneSS vi MI A1'hiVh
we are enabled to publish the following
interesting account of Professor Ayers
erial voyage, from this city, on the
Fourth = Grand Rapids Democrat, l4M
inst.
"When the balloon first left terra
frma | first turned my attention toward
Lake Michigan, which could be plainly
seen with vessels in full sail on its bosom.
All the small towns north of Grand Rap
ids, and east of st. Johns, were in plain
view. The view Of Grand Rapids and
the surroundings was most beautiful. |
have seen many fine earth maps beneath
me, but excepting Montreal and the Thou
sand Islands, never saw anything equal in
beauty to the one then presented TO my
view, The river, rapids, &c, appeared TO
great advantage. Even the ducks and
geese floating upon its bosom could be
clearly distinguished for miles, and boys
bathing also added interest to the scene.
The city appeared like toy city-all the
public buildings, winding streets, &c, be-
ing plainly seen, and presented splendid
view. The crowd of visitors moving on
the island, to places for good view of
the balloon, could be clearly distinguish
ed-also Mrs. Ayers, in the ring, waving
her handkerchief to me, To the east
ward | saw twelve lakes at one time, and
these, with intervening woods and fields
presented another fine view.
"Wheu ] had attained an altitude of
about two and n half miles | took my
large army glass and looked down on the
railroad track. saw the passenger train
coming from the east, with a monster load
of passengers, and also saw man on the
track, just ahead of tie train, who looked
to to be in sitting or STOPPING position.
| thought the train must be close upon
him, but as the altitude was increasing
and all objects on the earth seemingly
drawing closer together, concluded that
the train was not as near the man as it
appeared from the balloon. At this mo-
ment the balloon turned, or whirled
around, bringing some Of the rigging in
contact with the glass, so that it had to
be brought over to the other side of the
car; and, before that could be done, the
train had passed over the spot where l
had seen the object on the track. could
still see something in the same spot, or
near it, but could not distinguish what it
was, and, as | thought saw man on
the track again behind the train, l did
not think any one had been run over. |
saw the train stop afterwards, and saw
several get off, but it started directly on
again, and so il looked as though all was
right, and thought no moro of it, espe-
cially as had to look to discharging some
ballast to prevent descent that had COM
menced.
"In passing over tho lakes above men
toned, | could see right to the bottom.
and can now describe the bottom of any
Of them. Most of them are mud bot
toms, or looked So but one had very
beautiful white bottom-might be mari
or sand bottom. One, somewhat large
and crooked one, has large boiling in
let, in the bottom, which | could sec very
plainly; aud in one small one | saw sew
eral large turtles on the bottom near the
shore. It was a beautiful day for the
trip, the air being very clear, and from
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Twelve lines or less (Minion) make l 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 a postpone
ment is added to an advertisement the whole
will be charged, the for the rstinsertion.
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.
9ss- Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Letters relating to business, to receive atten-
tion, must he addressed to the Publishers.
J.&J. w. BARNS, PUBLISHERS.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

TIE PIPE.-A new method of taking
"social smoke" has been adopted at
one Of our large eastern colleges, and
will no doubt become popular at the
"halls of learning" exclusively devoted
to the masculines. The pipe consists Of
an enormous bowl--of sufficient capacity
to hold half pound or so of "the weed'
from which radiates numerous stems.
The bowl is filled, placed on the floor,
and the contents lighted, when the smok-
ing fraternity gather round in a circle, ap-
ply their mouths to the stems, puff, and
have a jolly time. 1t is considered a
decided improvement on the old style.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

EXPLORING UNDER THE FALLs.-The
Niagara Falls Gazette says that on Sat
urday last an exploring expedition was
organized by Mr.. Warren, on Goat Island,
for the purpose of examining the cavity
under the American Falls, beyond the
Cave of the Winds. Heretofore a huge
rock has prevented ingress, but as the ice
moved away this spring the rock was
moved out of the way, thus leaving the
route open. The party proceeded, in this
hitherto unexplored region, distance Of
about one hundred feet, when the falling
water put stop to further Investigations.
There may be route here from Goat
Island to the Ferry, but there is no prob
ability that it will ever be travelled by hui
man beings.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

The LONE STAR.-Gov. Sam Hous-
ton is out in the Houston Telegraph with
letter against the declaration of martial
law in Texas, and intimating pretty
strongly that he favors the secession Of
the State from the Southern Confedera-
cy, and the raising of the old "Lone
Star" flag.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

The Surgeon General received five bar
rels Of lint from the American Consul at
Mannheim, Germany, to-day. The lint
was scraped and donated by the German
ladies' to be used among our wounded in
the hospitals.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22
CIIIIDl

Dear little pet thy loving ways.
Thy looks so sweet and tender,
Have stormed the fortress of my heart,
And forced it to surrender.
What mirthfulness Turks in thine eye
What smiles thy lips are wreathingl
A thousand nameless graccs FIJI
The very air thou'rt breathing.
Thy tiny arms about my neck,
Thy eloquent caressings,
Have won my very heart to thee,
Thou very best of blessings.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22
A HORRIBLE SCENE ON THE PRAIRIE

A HORRIBLE SCENE ON THE PRAIRIE.
-On the 29th ultimo a family named
Dustin, travelling over the Minnesota
plains, were assaulted by Indians and some
of the number murdered. Two days af-
ter the bodies were found, presenting a
horrible spectacle. The st. Paul Press
says:
"Amos Dustin, the father, was sitting
in the front part of the wagon, dead, with
an arrow sticking in his body, and deep
wound in his breast, probably made by n
tomahawk or war club. His left hand
had been cut off and carried away by
the Indians.
Beneath his seat crouched q little
child of six years, who had concealed her
self there when the attack was made.
The life blood of her father had streamed
down, covering her face and clothes, and
her shoes were literally filed with the
blood that had trickled from the mangled
body. She says the Indians saw her and
looked quite sharply at her, but did not
offer violence. 1t is probable that she is
mistaken about this, as she is the only
member of the family uninjured, and from
the displays we have had of savage fe.
rocity we should not infer that they wo'd
knowingly spare victim in their power.
In another part of the wagon lay the
corpse of Mrs. Dustin, the grandmother
of the children. An arrow was in her
body also, and her head was hanging over
the side of the wagon, her long hair di-
sheveled and streaming in the air, filled
with the clotted blood that had flowed
from her wounds.
"The mother, and child twelve years
of age, were in the wagon, still alive, but
so badly wounded that no hopes are en-
tertained of their recovery. For two
days they had lain and suffered beside
the dead bodies of their friends, unable to
procure sustenance or assistance.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

ADvICE.-Never give your son night
key. Indulgence on this point may at
first save you little trouble, but will cost
great sorrow in the end. If it should be
necessary for him to be out beyond the
usual hour, you would do well to set up
for him and let him in with your own
hand. The fact that a parent is waiting
at home, the influence of reception by
n mothers eye, the demonstration thus
made Of an affection so watchful and so
incapable of being happy without know
ing that her son is safe under her own
roof before she can rest herself in sleep,
all make strong impression even on a
wayward heart. The youth of family
should all be safely housed the usual
hour of retiring to bed. No good follows
children or families who break through
these hours. The union of the cheerful
hearts of household around the blazing
hearth and eternal life of home, to part
at bedtime with afectionate greetings, is
one Of the greatest pleasures of the day
1t is n powerful cement to the family feel.
inp. Mako all this attractive TO vouI
children, and keep up the habit unbroken
In most cases the night key is the key
that opens the door of the way going
down TO the gates Of death. When i'm.
portuned, think of this, and never put
into the hands of your son night key
1t should be held by yourself alone.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

A DEAR little girl of four years was
saying her prayers not long since, when
her roguish brother, three years older,
came slyly behind, and pulled her hair.
Without moving her head, she paused and
said: "Please, Lord, excuse me a min
ute while l kick Freddy" We have
known older persons to excuse themselves
from PRAYING, to " kick somebody.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

The 18th Battery of our State, now
being organized, are seemingly getting
along finely. Over one hundred men
have already been recruited. The guns
have been received and the men are now
drilling about six hours daily. The guns
are Shines Patent, an improvement on
those heretofore known rs the james IL
n.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

How IT STRUCK HIM." Papa" OBJ.
served a young urchin of tender years, to
his fond parent, "does the Lordknow ev-
erytbing3" eyes, my son." replied the
hopeful sire; "but why do you ask that
question:" because our preacher, when
he prays, is so long telling him everything
l thought he wasn't postedp That pa
rent reflected.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

the balloon | could see people in the vii
lagos rs l passed, and could distinctly
hear grand commotion among the poul-
try beneath me, they undoubtedly think
ing they had espied large hawk. When
a gun was fired | could hear the report
as distinctly as if l had fred it myself.
"After passing over the country from
Grand Rapids to Lyons, and arriving east
of the latter town, the gas gave out, and
| came down with surface current, which
carried me south eighteen miles to the
town of Cebewa. Here the balloon came
down rapidly, over the farm of Mr.. H..
Tucker, and, as my ballast was all ex-
hausted, could not stop the descent.
Finding myself going into some heavy
woods, called loudly for help. Mr.. T..
and several others ran to aid me. The
balloon plunged with great force into the
woods of Mr.. John Waddle, and | fasten-
ed to some tree tops with my hands, but
every time would get exhausted before
any one could assist me, and again 90
thrashing through the tree tops. AS the
trees many of them were dry it was fear
ed for sometime that the balloon would
explode and lose my life. AT last |
laid hold of the top of tall elm, under
which Mr.. Tucker and Mr.. Waddle and
their three sons appeared, having chased
the balloon some two and a half miles
through the woods. | was hanging to
the tree top for dear life, the wind blow
ing and swaying the tree fearfully, and
the party below calling out hang on
"Mr. Tucker climbed to the top of the
tree and helped me from my car into the
tree top, and then we had a squirrel.race
to the bottom, Mr.. T. winning by several
feet. On reaching The ground ! found
that the balloon had blown against dry
limb, exploded, aud lay on the ground col
lapsed. This served TO show that Mr.
T.'s climbing had saved me at least an
injury, The ship was then packed up
and brought out of the woods to Mr.. Us
home.
"Mrs. T. prepared tea and informed me
that when the balloon passed over the or
chard her little boy ran into the house
exclaiming, MA, Dod's a coming! Dod's
a comingr After tea Mr.. Tucker con-
veyed me and my air-ship to Muir Sta
tion. The balloon was damaged about
$75."
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

Miner Hedges, Proprietor of the La
mont Premium Mills, dealer in Merchandise,
Groceries and Provisions, Pork, Grain and
Mill Feed, Shingles, &C., &c. lamont otta-
wa County, Michigan.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

SPIRITUAL.-An enthusiastic believer
was relating TO skeptic certain spiritual
performances to which he could testify,
and among other things, he said that, on
one occasion, the spirit of his wife, who
had been dead several years, returned to
him, and, seating herself upon his knee,
put her arms around him and kissed him,
much to his qualification, as she used to
do. "You do not mean to say" rs-
marked the skeptic, "that the spirit Of
your wife really embraced you, and kissed
you" "No, not exactly that" replied
the believer, " but her spirit took possess
ion of the female medium-the future
Mrs. B. that is to be, you know, and
through her embraced and kissed me"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

A Touch SoLDlER.-There lately ap-
peared among the inebriates at the court
in Brooklyn, New York, soldier named
John Hoffman, who had nine bullet
wounds, five bowie-knife stabs, and three
sabre cuts, all received in the present war.
He was with the 18th New York Voluu-
teers, and claims to be as good as new.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Of the Navy,
Fox, states that the whole number Of YES
sells captured or dostoyed by the blockad-
ing fleet up to June /, is s55.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

j. F. Chubb, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Plows, Cutivators, Threshing Ma
chimes, Rcapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. ig-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street. Grand
Rapids, Mich
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
of Stationary and Marine, high OF low press
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??, 1863-07-22

j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington St.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

Augustus w. Taylor Judge Of
Probate, Ottawa County. Post-0nice 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??, 1863-07-22

Ferry & Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
CLOS, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
236, Adams Street Chicago, III.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

George d. Sanford, Dealer in News
papers, Periodicals, School Books, Stationery;
also Detroit Dailies and Weekles, Yankee
Notions, Tobacco, Cigars, Candies, Nuts, &c
First door above Walace's Store, Washing
ton street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

Parks & Vandenberg, Agents for
the Peoria Marine & Fire Insurance Company,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant, Washington Street, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

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??, 1863-07-22
George E. Hubbard, Dealer in

george II. HuDDaru, DeilIer II!
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular aud Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper aud
Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done On short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts.,
Grand Haven. Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

G. J. Pfaf, Sheriff of Ottawa Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-22

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-08-01
TIE FAIR GROUNDS

Arc situated about three. fourths OF mile east
ecf the center of the town, and have been fitted
Up for the accommodation of exhibitors and all
who may attend. FREE SEATS to accommo.
date from Que to two Thousand persons have
been erected The Driving Ring, one OF the
best in Northern Ohio, will be in order for the
exhibition Of horses, &c. No efforts will be
spared TO eee that everything will be put in
order for TIE conyehiesQe and shaw Of all arti,
cies presented for competition. Superinten-
dctts will be 10 readiness TO arrange all articles
presented 50 that they may have fair chance
for competition, guaranteeing to them an i'm
partial investigation Of each. and premium
awarded according TO its merits. 1t is hoped
that tie persons herein named as Judges will
be promptly on the Fair Grounds, and dis
charge their respective duties.
The Board have endeavored to name none
on committees hut who, in their op'nion' te:i
Ike interest with themselves 10 fur,herjng the
obiArt Of the Society. Should any person de-
cline serving, they will please report the same
70 The Secretary previous to the week OF the
iFais, that substiiu es may be appointed.
The Executive Board hore this year 10 add
new interest to the Society, and trust that every
Farmer and Mechanic will devote little time
20 the advancement Of the common interest.
We desire TO make the Sixth Annual Fair of
this Society one of the best in the State, and
hope that all will tryto DO their part in making
= it success.
It the absence of so mary Of our patriotic
citizens in the army, we believe the ladies will
make extra efforts to render the next Annual
Fair truly Festiral
The Executive Committee earnestly invite
every citizen of this part of the Reserve 10 come
and aid in this most laudable object.
Leave all selfish views in relation to prcmi'
ums, at home, and strive to make the coming
Fair highly useful and ornamental.