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THIS QRANB HAVEN K EWS 1 Valumt 3. SJnmfctr lOff. THE GRAND HAVEN NEWS. Published every AVedneJay, 23 "V" J. Ac J. "W. BARN8. TERM! OKI DOLLAR PKH TEAR IS ADVAXCI. 53 $1 60 when loft by the Carrier, .jgeaf Office, on Washington Street, ' (7rt door a6or (A Pot-OJtc;) i Orand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan. RATES OF ADVEIsnSINO. 1 w'k, ( 5011 00 1 50 2 00 2 50 6 oMoTTu 2 wks, 75 I 50 2 25 3 00 3 50 5 00 3 00 4 00 3 75 5 00 8 50 12 00 7 60 14 00 8 60 15 00 10 50 17 50 12 00 20 00 17 00 30 00 25 00140 00 3 w'kiXt 00 lnTth.Sl 25 2roo'i,S2 00 3 mo'i,) 300 0 mo'i.) 400 2 00 2 50 4 00 5 00 0 50 4 50 5 75 7 00 6 50 6 50 7 50 10 00 8 50 8 00 10 00 0 00 1 year,( ' 500,8 00 12J0 15 00 Twelve lines or less (Minion) mnke 1 equare Dullness Cards, not exceeding six lines, $3,00. Legal advertising at legal rates, fifty cents per folio for the first and twenty-five cents per folio for each subsequent insertion. 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Office at the Court llouso. Grand Haven. George E. Hubbard, Dealer in Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike, Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butcher's Files; and Manufacturer of Tiu, Copper, and Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done cn short notice. Corner of Washington and First its., Grand IUvcn, Mich. Wm. 1VI. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer of Stationary nnd Marine, hiph or low press ure Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Fcrrysburg, Ottawa Co., Mich. Post-Office address, Grand Haven, Mich. John II. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry Goods. Groceries. Provisions, Crockcry.IInrd- waro, Boots and Shoes, cto. Stato Street, Mill Point, Mich. William Wallace, Grocer and Pro vision Merchant. One door bolow the Post Office, Washington Street nuller.Warts&Stedffman. Deal ers in General Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt, Grain, Lumber, Shingles and Lath. Water St., Grand Haven, Mich. Griffin & Co., Dealers in Drugs, Mcd- Icines.Urocencs, rrovi8ions,reriumery,raiuu. Oils, Glass and Fancy Goods. At the old Store, corner of Washington and First Street, Grand Haven, Mich. Noah Perkins, Dealer in Dry Goods, flroccricr, Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Boots aud Shoes. Ac. Opposite the store of J. II. Newcomb, State St., Mill Point, Mich. J, T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer in Gents I urnishing Goods, urondcloths, l as. simcros, Vesting, Ac. Shop, Washington St, 2d door bolow the Drug Store. Lewis Porter, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Clothing Goods. No. 16, Canal St., Grand Kapids, Mich. TV-tv A- Snn. Manufacturers and Wholesale and ltetail Doalcrs in Lnmbcr.Shin ' gles, Lath, Pickets, Timber A e. Business Of fices, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich., and 230, Adams Street, Chicago, in. J. F. Chubb, Manufacturer of and Dealer iu Plows, Cultivators, Threshing Ma chines, It per s, Mowers, Hny Tresses and all kinds of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag ricultural Warehouse. Canal Street, Grand Itapids, Mich. O. II. Silver, Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery. Office opposite the i'ost-Mnce, drand Haven, Mich. ' ' 7 ' HOPE. ' ;1 l' r. ' J t t - i It dweUetk in the inner heart, It live th in each throbbing breast, ' It cahne'th as our days depart, J It brlngeth heavenly, peaceful rest. 'Tis this that bids us urge our way, Tis this that lights the blackest sky, ' 'Tis this drives doubts and fears away, Tis this that flU usll to die. ' Tis this that calms when world storms shake, i 'Tis this supports when loved ones dio, 'Tis this upholds when friends forsake, ', 'Tis this brings absent loved ones nigh. Hope is the day-star when dark billows roll, Hope is the gift our God tins given, . Hope is the anchor of the Christian soul, Hope dwells on earth j Ulivcs in Heaven. GOING DOWN HILL. A. " KICK " YS, A " LIFT." " That looks bad," exclaimed farmer White with an impassive shake of tho head, as ho passed a neglected ; garden and a broken fence in one of his walks. " Bad enough," was tho reply of the companion to whom tho remark was ad dressed, 44 neighbor Tompson appears to bo running down hill preltv fast. I can remember the time when everything around his placo was prim and tidy. "It's quite contrary now," returned the farmer. 44 House, out-buildings show tho want of the master's care. I am afraid Thompson is in tho downward path." 44 He always appeared to bo a steady, industrious man, rejoined tho second speaker, 44 1 have a pair of hh boots on, and they have done ire good service." " I have generally employed him for myself and family, was the reply, " and I must confess ho is a good workman, but nevertheless I believe I shall step in to Jack Smith's this morning and order a pair of boots that I need. I always make it a rule never to patronize those who annear to bo running behind. There is generally some risk in helping those who do not help themselves." "Very true; and as my wife desired me to see about a pair of shoes for her this morning, I will follow your example aud call on Smith. Ho is no favorite of mine, however, an idle, quarrelsome fcl fow." "And yet ho seems to bo getting ahead in tho world," answered the far mer, " and 1 am willing to give him a lift. But I have an errand at tho butch er's step in with me a moment, I will not detain you. At tho butcher's shop they met the neighbor who had been tho subject of their previous conversation. He certain ly presented rather n shabby appearance, and in his choico of meat, there was a regard to economy, which did not escape tho observation of farmer White. After a few passing remarks, the shoemaker took his leave, and tho butcher opened his book with an anxious air, saying as ho charged the meat : " I believe it s time Thompson and I came to n settlement, short accounts make long friends." " Indeed 1 have you beard of any trouble ?" asked neighbor White. "No, I have heard nothing; but a man has tho use of his eyes. You know novcr trust any ono with money who is evidently running down hill." " Quito right, and I will send in my bill this evening. I havo only delayed on account of the sickness tho poor man has had in his family all winter. I sup- oso ho must have run bnhind hand a tile, but I must take care of number ono. "Sneaking of Thompson, are you!" observed a bystander, who appeared to take an interest. " Crowe down bill, is ho ! I must look out for mvself, then. Ho owes mo quite a largo sum for leath er. I did intend to give him another month's cradit; but on tho wholo I guoss tho money would bo as safe in my own pocket." Hero tho four worthies scparalod, cacl with his mind filled with the affairs of neighbor Thompson, tho probability of his going down hill, and tho best way of giving him a push. . In another part of tho village similar scenes were passing. " I declare I" exclaimed Mrs. Bennett, tho dress-maker, to a favorite, as she hastily drew her head from tho window, whence sho had been gazing on the pass ers bv, " if there isn't Mrs. Thompson, tho shoemaker's wife, coming up tho steps with a parcel in her band. She wants to engago mo to do. her spring work, I suppose, but I think it would bo a venture, kvcrv one savs they are running down hill, aud it's a chanco if ever get my pav." " Sho has always paid you promptly," was tho rcnlv. " "True, but that was In tho days of her prosperity. I can t afford to run any risk;' The entrance of Mrs. Thompson pre vented further conversation. Sho was evidently surprised at the refusal of Mrs. Bennett to do any work for her, but as great pressure of business was pleaded as an excuse, there was nothing to be said,' and she took her . leave. . Another application proved equally unsuccessful. It was strange bow busy the village dress makers had suddenly become.. When returning to her home, the poor shoemaker's wife met .the teacher of a small school in the immediate neighbor hood, whero two of her children attend ed.. . 7 " Ah ! Mrs. Thompson, I am glad to see you," was her salutation. " 1 was about calling at your house. Would it be convenient to settle our little account this afternoon!" ; 7 : "Our account 1" was tho. surprised re ply. " Surely tho term has not expired yetP ; 44 Only half of it, but my present rulo is to collect money at that time. It is a plan which many teachers have adopted of late.", " I w as not aware that thoro had been any change in your rules, and I havo made arrangements to meet the bill at tho usual time. I fear it would not bo in my power to do so sooner." . Tho countenance of the teacher showed great disappointment as sho passed on in a different direction muttering to herself: " Just as I expected. : Everybody says they are going down hill. I must get rid of tho children somo way. Perhaps I may get a pair of shoes or two for pay ment of tho quarter, if I manage right; but it will novor do to go on in this way." A little troubled by her interview with the teacher, Mrs. Thompson stepped into a grocery store to purchase eomo trifling articles of family stores. "I have a little account against you. Will it bo convenient for Mr. Thompson to settle it this evening ?" asked tho civil shopkeeper, as ho produced tho desired articles. " Is it ne t an unusual titno for set tling?" was the surprised inquiry. " Well, not exactly, but money is very tight just now, and I am anxious to get all that is duo me. In lulu re I intend to keep short accounts. Hero is your bill if vou would like to look at it. will call around this evening. It's but a small aflair." "Thirty dollars is no small sum to us just now," thought Mrs. Thompson, as sho thoughtfully pursued her way homo ward. " It seems strange that all these pay ments must bo mado just now, whilo wo are struggling to escape from the heavy expenses ol tho winter, 1 cannot un derstand P Her perplexity was increased by find itig her husband with two bills in his hand, and a countenance expressive of anxiety and concern. " Look Mary, ho said as 6ho entered, " hero are two uuexpected calls for money, one from tho doctor, and the other from the dealer in leather from whom I pur chased my last stock. They are both ory urgent for immediate payment, al though they have always been willing to wait n few months until I could make arrangements to meet their claims. But misfortuno never comes singly, and if a man once gets behind hand, trouble seems to pour in fast upon him.' Just so, replied his wife. "Tho neighborhood thinks we are going down hill, and every ono is ready to give us a push ; here aro two more bills for you - ono from the grocer and the other from tho teacher. Reply was prevented by a knock at the door aud the apjearanco of a lad, who preseuted a neatly folded paper, and dis appeared. " llio butcher s account, as 1 liver ex claimed tho astonished shoemaker. " What is to bo done. Mary f So much money to bo paid out, and very little com ing in, for somo of my best customers havo left me, although my work has giv en satisfaction. If I could only have as much employment as formerly and tho usual crcuu anowcu i couiusoon sausiy their claims; but to meet them now is impossible; and the acknowledgement of my inability will send mo still further on the downward rath." " Wo must do our best and trust to providence," was tho consolatory remark of his who, as a knock at the door arous ed tho fear that another claimant was about to appear. But tho benevolot countenanco of Un do Joshua, a rare but welcome visitor, presented itself. Seating himself in comfortable chair w hich Mary hastened to hand him ho said, in his somowhat eccen trie, but friendly manner: 44 Well, my good folks, I understand that tho world docs not go quite as well with you as formerly. What is tho troublol" " Thero need bo no trouble, sir," was tho replv, " If man would not try to add to tho afflictions which tho Almighty sees to bo necessary for us, The winter was a trying one; wo mot with sickness and misfortunes which we endeavored to meet with palienco. All would go well if those around me were not determined to pus me in the downward path. " But there lies the difficulty, friend Thompson. This is a selfish world ; eve rybody, or at least a majority, caro only for number ono. ji they see a poor neighbor going down hill, their first tho't is whether it will hart their own Interest, aud provided they can secure themselves, they caro not how soon ho goes to the bottom. The only way is to keep up ap pearances show no signs of going bo- ind hand, and nil will go well with ou." ' 7 "Very true, Uncle Joshua; but how is this to be done f Bills which I did not expect (o be called upon to meot fur tho next three months, are pouring in upon me, my best customers aro leaving me for a more fortunate rival ; in short I am on tho brink of ruin, and nothing but a miraeio can save me." "A miralo which is very ensy done, then, I imagine, my good friend. What is the amount of those debts which press so heavily upon you, and how soon, in tho common course of events could you dis charge them. " They do not exceed a hundred dol lars," said tho shoemaker, "and with my usual run of custom, I could make it all right in three months." " e will say six, was tho answer, "I will advance you ono hundred and fif ty dollars for six months. Pay every cent you owe, and with the remainder of tho money make somo slight additional mprovcrnents in your thop, and every thing about the ground in the usual good order. Try this plan for a few weeks, and wo will seo what effect it will have upon our worthy neighbors. No, no, nev er mind thanking mo. I am only trying a little experiment upon human nature, 1 know you ol oki, and have no doubt my money is safo in your hands." Yeeks passed. I ho advico of Undo Joshua had been followed, tho change in tho shoemakers prospects was indeed wonderful. He was spoken of as one of the most thriving men in tho village, and marvelous stories wore told to account for tho sudden alteration in his affairs. It was generally agreed that a rich relation lad bequeathed to him a legacv, which iad entirely relieved him of his pecuni ary difficulties. Old customers and new ones crowded in upon him. They had never before re alized tho beauty and durability of his work. lho butcher selected the best piece of meat for his inspection, as ho en tered, aud was indirJerent as to tune and aymcnt. Tho dealer in leather called to inform him that his best hides awaited his orders. Tho teacher accompanied tho children homo to lea, and spoko in high terms ol their improvement, pronouncing them among her best scholars. Tho dress maker suddenly found her self froo from tho great press of work, and in a note expressed her desire to obligo Mrs. lbompson in any way in her power. "Just as L expected exclaimed Uncle Joshua,raising his hands exultingly,as tho grateful man poured out his thanks and rclundcd tho money which had been loan ed to him in his hour of need. " Just as I expected. This is a strange world. They are ready to help a man up the hill if ho seems to bo ascending, and just as ready to push him down if his faco is turned that way. In future, Mr. Tomp son, lot every thing wear an appearanco of prosperity, and you will bo suro to prosper." . With a cheerful nir, Uncle Joshua placed tho money in his pocket book, ready to meet somo other claim upon his benevolence, whilst ho whom he had bo- friended, with a light 6tep and cheerful countenance, returned to his now happy home. &ZT Tho republicans find great fault with tho President because he has neg- lucled to garrison tho southern forts in an ticipation of secession, bix weeks ago these republicans ridiculed every body who suggested that there was danger ol CO secession. jC3T At tho charter election iu Seneca Falls, N. Y., on lucsday, tho democrats and union men swept the town, electing J. M. Guion, Clerk by 112 majority, and S. W. Arnett, Treasurer by nearly 200. The Union gain is over 300 since last year. Marine Losses. A statement of tho American marine losscss reported in 1800 gives a total of 383 vessels, valued (with out cargo) at $0,237,000 showing, as compared with 1853, a decreaso ot 17 vessels, and an increase of $038,000 in value. &4T A Charleston nancr savs: "We learn that 150 freo able-bodied negroes of Charleston, yesterday offered their services gratuitously to the Governor to hasten forward the important work of throwing up redoubts, whorovcr necdod, along our coast." jCST A Washington correspondent writes: 44 This world has never witness ed so humiliating a spectacle as we now present. A band of desperate politicians, elevated bv accident, repudiated already by the sentiment of the people, unable to advance and afraid to retreat, in obedi ence to party necessity alone, stand be- twoon a distressed people and, relief for our troubles. . MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. A lady advertises iu the Xtwa that sho wants a gentleman for breakfast and tea. Tho cannibal 1 Punch says, " Tho greatest organ in tho world is tho organ of speech in wo man; an organ, too, without a Mop," An Irish sailor once visited a city where, ho said, " they copper bottomed tho tops of their houses with sheet-lead," An advertisement lately appeared, headed, "Iron bedsteads and bedding." Wo supioso tho linen must bo tcc-irou. A wag recently appended to tho list of market regulations in Cincinnati, "No whistling near lho sausage slnlls." Mrs. Partington savs sho was much elucidated last Sunday on hearing a fine concourse on the parody of tho prodigious son. Fanny Fern objects to men shed ing tears; sho says it is an infringement on woman's most valuable " water privil ege." Tho substanco of a verdict of a rc cent coroner's jury on a man who died in a state of inebriation was, " Death by hanging round a rum shop. , When Jemima went to school, sho was asked why tho noun bachelor was sin gular. " Because, sho replied, " it is so singular they don't get married." A houso painter in London grained a door so exact lv in imitation of oak, that last year it put forth a quantity of leaves, and grew an excellent crop of acorns. "Did you ever sco mo with more than I could carry ?" "No; but I have seen you when you had belter gone twico for your load. "I say, Bill, Jim's cnged for steal ing a horse." "Sarvedhim right. Why didn't he buy ono and not pay for it, hko any olh cr gentleman." A subscriber writes to an American cuiior in uio west: "luon twani your paper any longer." To which tho editor replies: "I wouldn't mako it any longer it you did; its present length suits me very well. " Do you think I'll get jtistico done me?" said a culprit to his counsel. " 1 don't think you will," replied the oilier, " for I seo two men on tho jury who are opposed to hanging. " Why don't your father take a newspaper himself?" said a ninti to a lit no ooy wnom tie caugnt pmering ins pa per from his doorstep. "Coz ho sends mo to take it, answered hopeful. ' - A witty fellow slipped down on an icy pavement. While sitting, ho mutter . . . ed, " 1 have no desire to seo the town burned down, but I sincerely wish tho streets were laid in ashes." "Of what fruit is cider mado? " Don't know sir." " What a stupid boy. What did you gel when you robbed widow Loihu s or chard I "A licking sir." " Dora, what did you do with tha tallow that Mr. Jones greased his boot with tins morning?" Please, marm. greased tho griddle cakes with it." "You did? that was right. I was afraid von had wasted it." - A dandy, while being measured for pair of boots, observed, " Mako them cover tho wholo calf." " Heavens 1" ex claimed tho astonished artist, survcvii)'1' . - , ....... y c lis customer trom head lo toot, " l havo not leather enough !" Smith aud Brown running opposite ways round a corner struck each other. "Oh, dear! how my head rings," said Smith. " That's a sign it's hollow," said B. "Don't yours ring?" said Smith. " No." 44 That's a sign it's cracked." School Marm (pointing lo tho first letter of tho alphabet) "Come, now, what's that?" Young America "I shan't lell you." . School Mann 44 You won't 1 But you must. Come, now, what is it?" Young America 44 1 shan't tell you. I didn't come hero to leach you but for you to teach me." A young lady in reply to her fath er's question why sho did not wear rings upon her fingers, said : 44 Because, papa, they hurt mo when anybody squeezes my hand." " What business havo you to havo your hand squeezed ?" "Certainly none, but still you know, papa, ono would liko to keep n squeez able order." A gentleman who had just return ed from Arkansas informs us thatho heard tho following dialoguo at a tavern : ' Hallo, boy.". 44 Hallo, yourself." 44 Can I get breakfast here?" . 44 1 reckon you can't." 44 Why not?" 44 Massa's away, missus drunk, de baby got de colic, and I dou't care a darn for nobody." Falsk Impkisos men t. Telegraphic dispatches were received day before yes terday from Uorunna, on the lino of the Detroit and Milwaukeo Railroad, bv offi cer Joy, at the depot in this city, direct ing him to arrest a man who was coming in on lho train, and hold him ou a charge of passing counterfeit monov. The au-' tiiority was a responsible one, and, the of-. . ficcr mado tho arrest, and laoed the party in jail, notwithstanding his protest ations '.: of innocence. Ha was a resnoetnblo an-' ' pearing person, and a night in Wayno County Jail was by no moans in accord ance with what seemed to have been his antecedents. To jail ho went, however. and on tho arrival of the party yesterday IIUIII jJl llllliri, IV v-i uswui bttiuuu IUIU UIO money a ten dollar bill w as good, aud that the stranger had none but good mon ey about him. It was a nice scrape to . get an ofiiecr into, and could have arisen ' from no cause except inability to tell good mouey from bad. Corunna evidently uccds banking talont. TFroo Pross. , SUIT 44 Tho history of politics, in tho United States," says tho New York Jour nal of Commerce, "furnishes many strik ing examples of the evils resulting from extreme partisanship in the choice of pub-' ' he ollicers. At no previous epoch in our antmls have wo been called upon lo do- , ploro this evil with such heavy hearts, and with feelings of such intense regret, as at tho present time. Under a system like ours, w here the possession of power depends on lho popular elections, it can hardly be expected that tho evils to which wo refer will bo always avoided and, so long as partisanship is subordinate to pat riotism, no serious danger can well flow from their existence But when our pub ic men become so thoroughly imbued with partisan feeling as to seek success at i tho risk of embroiling the country in civ il war, wo may well become alarmed for iLe safety of our institutions, nnd appeal lo tho peoplo to ceaso such unnatural strife, and give to reason and moderation lho sway to which they aro entitled iu all questions affecting great public iuterests." Perils of the Whale Fishery. A loiter from Mr. Job N. Sherman, third mate of ship Mary Ann, Faiihavon, gives , the following particulars of his escape from death while pursuing a whale: Tho whalo bliuck lho boat and threw him right across tho monster's mouth, and then went down with him. Foilu- natily, tho whale soon came up so that lho man coukl breathe in the mean lime ho had extricated ono of his legs but lho whale immediately weut down again, carrying Mr. Sherman down the second time. Mr. b. then thought of his sheath knife, which ha used upon the whale's un der jaw, causing it lo let go its hold, when Mr. S. aroso to lho surface of the waler. about a ship's length from tho boat, and was rescued, nearly exhausted, by seizing him by tho hair of tho head as ho was sinking. On examination ho found him self minus his pants, and a hole in one leg largo enough lo rcceivo an egg. New Bedford Standard. j3T A Yankee from Maine, being at Bucna Vista the night beforo tho battle, and somewhat doubtful of tho result, went out of hearing, as ho supposed, and mado tho following prayer: 44 O Lord, hero wo are, about four thousand of us, and twenty thousand Mexicans enough to swallow us without greasing. Now, if you can help us, do il if you can I for hear-, en's sake, don't help tho Mexicans and just hold on until to-morrow, and you will seo tho gaul darndest fight you ever saw in your life. Yours, respectfully, amen." jgr At tho annual communication of the Grand Lodge, in tho city of Dclroit, tho follow ing oilicers were elected : " C. W. Hunt, Adrian, Grand Master; C. L. Dibble, Detroit, Deputy Grand Master; II. C. McAfeo, Slurgis, Grand Warden; B. Vernor, Grand" Secretary ; II. Fralick, Plymouth, Grand Treasurer; J. G. Bug bee, Edwardsburgh, Grand Representa tive. K'-D" Mr. J. Roebling, builder of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, is now engaged upon. a work almost equally' great, on lho Danvillo and Lexington Railroad, Kentucky. That road is build ing a bridge on tho suspension principlo which will bo 1,324 feet long, and which' connect the siJos of a gorgo ihroe hundred feel deep. ' 7 ' ", Damage to Lumbering. By reason of tho financial troubles, several million of logs, which were contracted to be put' in to tho river, havo been abandoned. 7 Still there will bo over ono hundred million put iu this winter. Newaygo Republican. jtiT Tho Grand Rapids Plaster Com pany are now taking from their works in barrels, sacks, aud lho rock, from 50 to 100 tons per day, most of which is be ing slorod at, and shipped from, lho de pot. G. R. Eugle. " Gold. A solid cake of gold, worth nearly $50,T)00, has boen sold to tho baDk of New South Wales, and tho quartz reef from which 1t was obtained will, it is csy timatcd, produce 1150,000 a year for many years to come. ;