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The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15
stock Company, Incorporated in 1852.
Irving Fire Insurance Compa-
ny, New York.
CASH CAPITAL, - $200,0o0l
With large Surplus

ENSURES Buildings, Merchandise and other
Il Property, against Loss or Damage by Fire,
at rates as low as other Fist Class Stock Com
panies.
EB- Particular attention given TO the Insu-
rance Of Farm Property, Isolated Dwellings and
their contents, for one three or five years. Loss
IS equitably adjusted and promptly paid at this
Agency. GEO D. SANFORD, Agent,
r230ul Grand Haven, Mich
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

BAD Practice. We find the following
paragraph, headed, A Bad Practice" }" in
one Of our exchanges: "Many persons
who use kerosene lamps are in the habit,
when going to bed, or when leaving q
room for short time, Of turning the wick
down low, in order TO save a tride Of tile
consumption Of oil. The consequence is,
that the mir Of the room soon becomes
vitiated by the unconsumed oil vapors,
by the gas produced by combustion, and
also by the minute particles Of smoke and
SCOT which was thrown off, Air thus
poisoned is deadly in its effects, and the
wonder is that more persons are not i'm
mediately and fatally injured by breath
ing it. Irritation and inflammation of
the throat and lungs, headache, dizziness
and nausea are among its effects"
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

p
sr.Ds--success in raising good crops
depends very much on the quality Of seed
used. Nothing is more foolish or extrav-
agant than 20 plant seed Of poor quality.
II you are needing any seeds for farm or
garden, look arosnd now and make ar
rapgcments for procuring them. Be sure
that you get them onlyr from reliable
sources II is sometimes a good pIau 10
exchange seed with your neiehLors.--
Should you do so be careful that you ex
change only with careful men who have
grown good seed, which is thoroughly IL
pened and true 10 its name. Garden aud
field seed Of good quality can be procured
from respectable, and we'll established
dealers. Do not fail 10 secure good va
tiety Of vegetable seeds for the garden.
Potatoes, INTENDED for seed, should be
sorted out and kept by themselves. Only
large, weI-dsveloped, thoroughly -ripened
potatoes should be used for seed. Select
good sized, perfect, wcll-shnped beets,
parsnips, carrots, turuips, onions, and cab
bages to be set out for raising seed wben
the garden is made in the spring. West
ern Rural.
To CHOOSE A Cow.--More or less risk
is always run in buying a COW, the previ-
Gus character of which is unknown, as
there are no infallible signs Of excellence.
Yet there are few points generally
agreed on by experienced dairymen. A
thin head, small neck, with light horns,
dewlap large, full breast, broad back, body
large in proportion to head and neck, the
uddcr capacious, but not too hcshy; milk
veins very prominent, and bag tending
far behind, teats long, large and not
crowded together, buttocks broad aud
flesby, legs proportionable to the size Of
the carcass, and the joints short, the skin
a bright yellow, approaching that Of q
gold coin.. Try the cows disposition, and
inquire whether she is irritable and uer-
vous or gentle and good natured. Mild,
large eyes. quiet, easy motions, and gen.
tleness when handled, indicate good ma
ture and milking properties. Good looks,
or beauty Of form, should be regarded the
last and least in purchasing good dairy
als.--Erchange.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

The Indiana Legislature has passed a
resolution asking the appropriation Of
Congress for the Improvement at Michi-
gan City, at the head of Lake Michigan.
This is a part Of an earnest movement
that is now on foot by capitalists in
Nortern Indiana to make Michigan City
a regular commercial port, towards which
a large fund has already been subscribed.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

WILLING TO BE LIrrLE.--A great man
is always willing TO be little. Whilst he
sits upon the cushion of advantages, he
goes to sleep. When be is pushed, tor
mented, defeated, he has a chance 10 learn
something-he has been put on his wits
ON his manhood he has gained facts
learns his ignorance-is cured Of the in
sanity Of conceit--has got moderation and
real skill. The wise man always throws
himself on the side Of his assailants. 1t
is more to his interest than it is to theirs
to find his weak point. The wound cic-
atrizes and falls off from him like a dead
skin; and when they would triumph, 10!
he has passed on invulnerable. AS long
as all that is said is against me, ! feel a
certain assurance of success. But as soon
rs honeyed words Of praise are spoken for
me, i feel as one that lies unprotected be-
fore his enemies.-Emerson.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

George e. Hubbard, Dealer IN
Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer Of Tin, Copper, and
Shect-Iron Wares. JOB work done en- short
: notice. Corner Of Washington and First stss
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

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. n.L
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15
DwELLINGI HOUSE TO LET.

A Good Dwelling. House, conveniently locat-
cd, and.now unoccupisd, viii be let on reason
able terms, on immediate application to
l J.&J. w. BARNS,
News Office.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

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., 1865-02-15

John III. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, -Crockcry, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street,
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

Miner Hedges, Proprietor of the Vic
tor Mills, Tallmadge, dealer in Merchandise,
Groceries and Provisions, Pork, Grain and
Mill Feed, Shingles, &C., &c. Lamont, Otta-
wa County, Michigan.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

ALLraAroR's NEsr.-Tbey resemble
hay cocks, four feet high, and five in di-
ameter at the base, being constructed
with grass and herbage. First they de-
post one layer Of eggs on floor Of NOR
tar, and having covered this with Sec
ond stratum Of mud and herbage eight
incher thick, Law another set of eggs, and
SO on to the top, there being commonly
from oneto two hundred eggs in nest.
With their tails they then beat down
round the nest the dense grass and reeds
five feet high, TO prevent the approach of
unseen enemies. The female watches her
eggs until they are all Matched by the
heat of the sun, and then she takes her
brood under her own care, defending them
and providing for their subsistence. DR..
Lutzenburg once packed up one Of these
nests, with the eggs, in box, for themu-
scum at st. Petersburg, but was recon-
mended before he closed it TO see that
there was no danger Of the eggs being
batched on the voyage. On opening one
young alligator walked ont, and was
soon followed by the rest, about hun
dred Of which he fed in bis house, where
they went up and down srairs, whining
and barking like puppies.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

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, ILL.,
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

TANNERS are using petroleum 10 pre-
pairing their leather. II is said that they
find it quite as good for that purpose AS
fish oil, which is generally used.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

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., 1865-02-15

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro-
vision Merchant, Washington Street, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

ants, who had been wont to look upon the
young landlord as an easy going scamp,
now began oopen their eyes over SANTA
ry Improvements in their lowly homes:
charity appeals began 10 find ready re-
sponse at the largo house; musty books,
that long had given his Office name, now
began to fulfill their mission, as the law
yer loaded ishrains for service, old friends
wondered how Leonard could preserve bis
genial brightness, his generosity, wit and
grace, vet hold The reins on bis folIies
with such strong, firm hand; new ac-
.quaiutances spoke warmly of the consci-
entious, able young advocate, who was
steadily working bis way TO future emf
nence.
N But in one house there were tears Of
thanksgiving, prayers Of humble praise,
as Amy Greyspp heard from every tongue
of the reform OF that noble young life;
and when, after years probation, words
Of love and petition greeted her, as the
young lawyer impIored her 10 be his wife
Ito aid him by her presence and love in
maintaining the new life he owed TO her
suggestions, she humbly thanked Heaven
for the impulse that had prompted her 10
write the letter Leonard Watson found at
the post-office, at the Claireyille fair
Godeys Magazine.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

Dwight Cutler, Dealer in General
Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt, Grain,
Lumber, Shingles Lath, &c. Water street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

5. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office on Washington street, Grand Haven,
Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15
RATES OF ADVERTISING,

business Cards, one line each, 81 per year.
Advertising by the column ut rates OF special
agreement.
one square is one inch Of column or less.
Advertisements without special directions as
time will be inserted and charged for until or
dored out. 49,.
Legal advertising at legal rates. When
postponement Is added TO an advertisement, the
whole is charged as for the first insertion.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15
THE GRAND HAVEN NEWS,
Published every Wednesday,
BY j. & j. w. BARNS.


ONCE on Washington street, over Bsckters
Market, n'
Grand Haven, Michigan.
The Grand Haven news., 1865-02-15

Wright Leroy, Circuit Court Com
missioner, Ottawa County, Grand Haven,
Mich.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
From oalysosnia-rhe Prct5so Railroad.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.
The funerals of the late James Nesbit of the
Bulletin, Capt. DeWof and others, whose
bodies were recovered from the wreck of the
Brother Jonathan, took place, in different
churches, yesterday, and were attended with
great soiemnity.
The war vessel Saranac sailed from Asmi-
melt, British Columbia, on the Esd inst, in
pursuit OF the Shenandoah. The Sarnee ar
rived at the same port ON the 9th, and will
soon follow the Saranac.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company have
purchased a controlling interest in the Valley
Railroad, extending from Sacramento to Fol
som, thereby securing the control of the route
between Sacramento and Washoe via Placer
vile, and also retaining possession of the origi
nal route to Washoe via Dutch Flat. This has
been followed by the consolidation of the two
stage companies, hitherto using both routes
over the mountains, and their concentration
on the Dutch Flat route. The movement
greatly strengthens the Pacific Railroad Com
pany, by destroying all opposition, and enab
ling it to charge Such rates for passage and
freight as will make that portion of the rail-
road pay handsomely. The people of Wasboe
and along Placerville route are greatly disap
pointed at the change, as it affects their inter-
eSts unfavoraby The opinion gains ground
that under the present plan of building the
Pacific Railroad, it must become, when COM
pleted, very expensive monopoly, having
power to charge such rates for freight and pas
sage as may unnecessarily retard the develop
ment of the country traversed. sn
Newspapers urge that, as the Government
furnishes the. means Of constructing the road,
it ought to induce its army engineers and sol
diers to take entire charge of the work and
complete it speedily on Government account,
thus retaining the power in the hands OF the
Government, and make it one of the cheapest
roads in America, and which would assist in
the immense development of our empire of
mineral and agricultural wealth during the
present generation.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
STOCK Mafhets.
WHERE Is THE soHoo1-MAsTERp
Spain is an island near fas,4ss
Morocco, betwixt Egypt ana Tangier."


Don Juan.
The EOenisg Post is getting little
rusty in its geography. The "Metropoli-
tan" schoolmaster must be abroad, If we may
be allowed Judge from the befogged mental
condition of a writer who in Fridays issue G.
that paper discourses learnedly of 'sFossilifer-
Gus Politics" Having occasion to contrast
the resolutions just passed by the Democratic
Convention of Pennsylvania with those re-
Gently adopted by similar convention in
Maine, he warmly commends the latter, and
says: iigs e3t 4
"They showed that the free and facing
airs of the Green Mountains did not blow in
vain upon those who live at their basep
We are glad to hear livery 1t is salts
faction to feel that none of Natures benefi-
Gent influences are wasted. Still, we beg to
state for the information of the EDensng Post,
that the Green Mountains are not in Maine;
and that Maine is really no part of the
goodly State of 'Varmount" ae aH
1t is region lying considerably nearer to
the sunrise, inhabited by people quite too
wide awake to be taken in by the poor sham
ofmodern soi-disant Democracy; and it would
be necessary to get up very early in the morn
ing indeed, TO impose upon them by any such
fair-sounding pretence as these Democratic
resolutions, which the Post seems to have
swallowed so readily.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
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Catalogues of our musical publications including
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The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

E
EVERGREEN CEMETERY--We took advan-
tage of the pleasant weather Of yesterday at
ternoon to visit our -garden of the dead" at
Westbrook. We found the lots, avenues and
paths to be in excellent condition, under the
care of the Superintendent. The Evergreen
Circle" consisting of sixteen lots, is finished,
or very nearly so, and it looks finely. A handa
some spaniel in iron seems to guard the en-
trance to the circle. The lot of John Rand,
ESQ.,, near this, is completed, and is one of the
neatest in the cemetery. The mound is sur
mounted by dog, which seems to 9keep
watch and ward" faithfully There has been
considerable improvement made during the
present season, a large number Of lots having
been taken up and graded in the southern poI-
ton of the grounds. In the western part OF
the cemetery, below the hill, body of work
men are now engaged under the direction OF
the city committee, in excavating for pond.
This work when finished win be very attrac-
tive feature of the grounds, as driveway will
be built along its sides and fountain will send
up column of spray in the CENTRE This is a
peculiar Of Forest Hill Cemetery in Roxbury,
which we visited recently, there being some
three or more of these beautiful little sheets Of
water in this attractive place, with swans sail
ing in them. Evergreen" is becoming more
and more interesting year by year, and the
number of visitors is very large and increas-
ing. The cars go full every pleasant day, and
certainly no more beautiful spot can be found
in this vicinity in which to wander and medi-
tate. May it ever be fondly cherished by our
city and its citizens.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

NEW YORK, Aug. 81.
The Commercial says it is rumored on the
street that the hypothecated checks issued by
young Ketchum are not to be found. 1t is not
attempted to account for their disappearance
otherwise than by the supposition that they
have been bought up by some unknown par
ties. 1t is supposed that certain friends have
rallied for the purpose of removing evil
dences Of forgery. Rumor also has it that
the parties associated with the issuing of the
checks are also out Of the city.
The Posts Washington dispatch says that
the Court Martial, in session at the Old Capt.
tol, has disposed of ten cases of swindling the
Government in one week.
The Consul General of Switzerland designs
it to be understood that he will not receive
any contributions for Wirz.
The force in the Post Office Department has
been greatly reduced, the reduction Of the
army rendering it necessary.
No less than IS applicants for pardon visited
the President this forenoon.
The man Brown, concerned in the jenkins
Phoenix Bank robbery, was this forenoon held
in $1,000 bail.
A man, giving his name as l.. Hayward, was
arrested on a charge of jewclry lottery swind-
ling, under the firm of Hayward & Co. He
carried ON the business through the post Office,
and it is not known how many his victims
number.
The Worlds Nashville dispatch Of the 30th
says Gen. Steadman has issued an order not
allowing express agents, paymasters and car
riers to deliver letters to persons who will not
take the oath in his department..
Col. Enos Been has been appointed Super
intendent of the Chattanooga railroad by the
company. gat
Major Thomas Galloway has been appointed
President Of the East Tennessee Railroad, and
Il. I'll. Tolmedge has been appointed Superin-
tendent. ~
Capt Kirk, the notorious guerrilla who was
to be tried by court martial for the murder of
Gen. McCook in 1862, has been shot in prison
by his guards
Maj. Gen. John II. King has been appoint
ed commander of the department of Augusta,
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

FRUIT SrEALERs.- The following paragraph
rom the Boston Journal is no less applicable
10 This neighboThood, than to that for which it
was especially gritten:-e
Ihose assravating pests, fruit thieves, are
becoming quite numerous in this city and
suburbs, II we can judge from the many COM
plants which we hear from gentlemen whose
trees have been stripped Of much of their hest
fruit. We don't know anything more aagra-
waiting than for person to find that his fruit.
which he has watched and cultivated with
great care, has been taken by thieves In
many cases these depredations are committad
by children, some Of them of respectable na-
rents, who would feel disgraced by their con-
,luct if they should be detected A word Of
caution to the boys in this direction may not
be amiss. ~
III the duty of every man who has fruit
stolen to use his best endeavors to discover
and catch the thieves, and when found out, an
example should be made OF them, without re-
spect Of person. This the pnblic good demands
and we hope that in every such case the law
viii be rigidly and sternly enforced"
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
Far;ous Items.

NEW York, Aug. 81.
The Herald's Fortress Monroe correspond
ent says there is no change concerning Davis,
Clay and Mitchell. Each occupies the cell
awarded him, takes his food regularly, reads
daily the newspapers and other publications,
smokes his pipe and enjoys his hours. The
impression that Davis is permitted the freedom.
OF writing letters is erroneous. The letter to
Mr. Gillet, one of his counsel, is the only one
he has been allowed 10 write. He has grum-
bled good deal on this score. M "a
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
contract has been made between the United
States and the Brazil Steamship Company to
carry the mails between the two countries for
two years, the subsidy from this country be-
ing $l50O00.
Major Eddy, Paymaster, who was lost on
the Brother Jonathan, had 100000 with him,
to pay off the Oregon ond Washington troops.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
DIR. j. R. Newton

WILL cure the Sick in Portland, at CONF ID tSS
w HALL Clapp's Block, daily Tor Tour " y, k e-
ginning TUESDAY, August ed, at o'clock
rSf-Cures in most cases instantaneous.
Acordial invitation to all who are not atle 10 paw.
"Wit1out money and without price p F''f
No medicine Is given and no pain caused. but "a
lief from PAIN from any sickness OF cause certain in
q few moments. onc1Ttf
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

TRorrING MATcH.-The trotting match at
Ling's Park yesterday afternoon, between the
horses candy Mulligan," entered and driven
by G. Fl. Bailey, and 'Dicl Ling" entered and
driven by Albert Ricker--two mile heats, best
5 in to harness--resuIted in favor of the for
mer 8
'Dick Ling" won the first two heats-tirne
5.S1, $50. ANDY Mulligan" won the next
three heats-time $50, $50, 545
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
Special Steamboat Notice.
q. s. Disbursing Office,

AUGUSTA, MAINE.
august 10, 1855.
IN accordance with instructions from the Provost
Marshal Generals Office, all persons having claims
against the United States for expenses incurred IN
raising recruits for Maine Regiments Volunteers, or
otner accounts properly chargeable TO fund for Col
iecung organizing and Drilling Volunteers, are no
uned that they must present them at tins once at
once for adjustment G. MACMiCHAEL,
Capt 9th U. S. Unity, NJ and Disb's ofhcer'
AUGUST 81. dim.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

The undersigned win continue the business under
the same firm name OF Ross Brothers..
aug7du "". hooS, Or.
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

New York, Aug. 81.
The Herald's Vicksburg correspondence says
bands of guerrillas still Keep up an organize
ton in Mississippi. The steamer Keoto was
recently captured Dy these villains, the officers
and crew robbed and everything portable on
hoard carried of. Outrages and murders are
frequent To check this lawlessness Gov.
Sharkey has called for an organization in each
county of at least one company volunteer cav
airy and infantry. Cotton stealing by the me-
groes is also prevalent. q5e stssssa a.8
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01

EVENING PAPERS.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 81
A collision occurred in the Chesapeake to-
dav between the propeller George Appold
Capt Howe, Of the Boston Steamship line, and
the steamer Kent of the Individual Enterprise
line, resulting in the sinking of the latter il
five fathoms Of water off Thomas Point, neas
West river. The Kent has been employed
during the summer running on Chaptant
river, conveying truit and passengers between
night, having a small number of passengers
and about 2 O'clock this morning met steamer
George Appold from Boston off Thomas Point.
The usual signals were exchanged, but through
some Encouragement the steamers collided
the Kent having her bows crushed in. The
Appold escaped injury. The passengers and
crew OF the Kent were enabled by her boats to
safely reach the Appold, in which steamer they
were brought TO this port. e
The Portland daily press., 1865-09-01
To Sportsnen.

nOUBLE AND SINGLE GUNS, RIFLES,
~ KEVOLVERS, Ponder and Shot, MFTAI1C
CAkTKlDGES-an sizes, FLASKS, POUCHES,
GAME BAGS, FISHING TACKLE, and gsuer-
al assortment Of SPORTING GOODS, at
de EXCHANGE ST. De.
Aug 29-dSwis G. L. BAILEY.
Eagle Hill Mutual Coal Com pany.
CTOCKHOLDERS are requested to call and get
y their orders, and the coal viii be delivered in the
same order In which they arc issued
EDWARD SHAW,
Aug 29-d1w Chairman ci Com