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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-09-02

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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Mis1ellanp. y.
PRAIRIE DANGERS.
BY AUDUBON.

On nv return from the Upper Mis-
sissippi, 1 found myself obliged to cross
one Of the large prairies which In that
portion Of the United States vary the
appearance fthe country. The wealth
|or was fine. all around was as fresh
land blooming as lift had Just issued
from the bosom OF nature, My KNAPP
sack, my gun, and my dog, were all !
|had for baggage and company. But
|although we'll moccasined, ! moved
slowly on, attracted by the brilliancy
|of the flowers, and the gambols of the
fawns around their dams, to all appear
ance as thoughtless Of danger as ! tho't
|myself. &a@, - a-aafl.p7 ~, a
MY march was oflong duration, and
| I saw the sun sinking beneath the no..
| |rizon long betoreI | could perceive any
appearance of woodland, and nothing
|in the shape of man had | met with
|that day. The track which / followed
was only an Indian track, and as the
darkness overshadowed the prairies,
| IfeIt some desire to reach at last, a
SPOT in which might lie down to rest.
The night.hawks were skimming over
and around me, attracted by the buzz
xing wings ofthe beetles, which form
their food, and the distant howling OF
wolves b gave me some hope that l
should soouearrive at the skirts Of some
woodland. Ibid SO. and almost atthe
same instant a firs-light attracted my
ewes: | moved towards ii full of conf.
dence that it proceeded from the camp
Of fso,newandering Indians. Iwas mis-
taken: i discovered from the glare that
4 vas from the hearth Of a small log
cabin, and that a tall figure passed and
repassed between 1t and me, asst buls-
| iIv engaged in household arrangements
reached the spot, and presenting
myself at the door, asked the tall hg.
ure, which proved tobe O. woman, i
might take shelter under her roof for
the nights Her yoicewaso rough, and
her attire negligentIy thrown about
her. She answered in the affirmative.
/ walked in, took atwoodeni stool, and
quietly scatedsmyselb atthe fire. The
next objectthat attracted my attention
was aGnelyformed young Indiaa, rest,
ing hisihead between hls handso with
his,elBows on his tknees. .ssA long bow
rested against the log wall aleat him
willis q quantity eof arrows and TWO q
| three raccooa skins lay at bis feeis He
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
A CarIysle Sermon.

Dost thou see that mansion with the
marble columns, and the-llghted win
dows! They are festive there tonight.
Listen how the swelling music breaks
forth from within! Yes they are mirth-
full; and whatever offashion and wealth
is in this gay city, may be seen there
in those gay saloons, where the sofas
and silk covered down yield softly to
their fair burdens, and the mirrors
flash back the blaze of astral lamps.
and bright eyes look back TO eyes the
light Of love and joy. And, see, also,
that weary looking artizan, who has
paused moment to gaze on the splen-
dor that arrests his sight, and think Of
the hunger Of his children. All, now
he passes on; it is no sight for him!
He nerves up his soul bravely, and
passes on to Join anew in the great bat
tie that the heroic sons of toll are fight
ing against-the powers Of Want and
Oppression, on these plains Of time.
Gallant warriors! ye are despoiled
but not conquered, and theleye OF Him
who rested on the seventh day from the
work uhich he had made, is upon you,
and upon your foes. g5eIRsA 4a s.sl
s And yet see that young man who
has just emerged from thai mean look.
ing dwelling on our right. He is one
Of the children Of genius, born in Poy-
erty. He has come forth from his wea-
~ viigils to cool bis feyered temples in
the breath Of heaven. Now he pauses
and is looking on the "house of mirth."
What are his musings? You'd he like
to chase away the heavinesso of his spir-
Ii il il The spel Of that music, and Join
hands with the beautiful that srs there,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

and watched her working away with
the dangerous instrument, until a cold
perspiration covered every part of my
body in spite.of my determination to
defend myself to the last. Her task
ended, she walked TO the men and said.
There, that will settle him! Boys, kill
him, and then for the watch Al2 zes
Turned. cockedmy gun-lecks silent
", touched my dog,and lay ready 10
start up andshoot tI tirsts who might
attempt my afe. The moment was
fast approaching, and that might have
been my last in this world had not
Providence rescued me. All was rea.
dy. The wretch was advancing slow
ly, probably contemplating the best
method of despatching me, while her
sons should be engaged with the Indi>
an. ! was several times on the eve of
raising and shooting her on the spot;
but she was not to be. punished thus.
The door was suddenly opened, and
there entered two stout travellers, each
with long rifle on his shoulder. [sprang
upon my feet and most gladly welcom.
ed them, and told them how we'll it was
for me they should have arrived at that
moment. The tale was told in a min.
ute. The sons were secured, and the
woman, in spite other defence and vo.
ciferations, shared the same fate. The
indian fairly danced with joy, and gave
us to understand that as he could not
sleep for pain, he would watch over US.
You may suppose that we slept much
less than we talked. The two stran-
gers gave ain account oftheir once hav.
ing been in the same situation them.
selves. -- r'# a .,.r .-- g.. D
Day came, and with it the punish.
ment of the wretches, They were now
quite sobered. Their feet were unbound
but their arms were still securely tied.
We marched. them into the woods, of
the road, and gave them sound thrash
ing. We set fire to their cabin, gave
all their skins to the young Indian, and
proceeded safely to the settlements.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
A BEAUTIFUL FAcE-is like n |,

A BEAUTIFUL FACES like lovely
and fragile aower-falr and delightful
to look upon. Painted by masters
hand, we watch its eeloring with ten>
der regard--gaze on it with great af-
fection-wouId bear it 10 our own bo-
som, and win it as our own. For a
while it is the living idol Of our daily
praise-the charm which binds uswith
a willing power. But time breeds the
cankcr. Its beauty diminishes--its
freshness is gone; decay scarcely leaves
trace Of what was once pride and
a worship. 1t is on our bosom still,
but, alas! it is there in pity that il
should be mortal, and must perish.
A BEAUTIFUL MrND-is like pre-,
cious and prolific seed--the mother Of
loveiiness-the fountain Of bliss-tha
produce Of many treasured and inesti-
mable flowers which neither canker
can deface nor time destroy. Even
should there be those Of its lovely pro-
duce that fade and pass away, yet the
source is there-the seeds remain to
revive-to remodify--to place again on
our bosom and near our hearts, 10 re-
newed,b ,beauty-in the same deep inter
est and winning power as at irsl. We
would gather Il as the richest possess
sion-as the well'spring Of the purest.
most abundant and enduring joys--as
our support tour comfort and the
cherished object, worthy Of our highest
admiration; and we would cling to IL
and thank God, that Il is immortal, s'h
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
How the Blacksmith was Converted.

The scene is laid in the mountainous
regions Of Georgia. Mr.. Forgeron, a
blacksmith had a great antipathy a.
gainst all ministers, and methodists in
particular. His shop was in a narrow
mountain pass, and he declared his de-
termination to whip every methodist
preacher, that passed his shop. The
Rev. Mr.. Stubbleworth, however, con-
sented to go there, and the following
describes his long ride through the
mountains: .... 7......
Forgeron had heard of his new vic.
tim, and rejoiced that his size and ap.
pearance furnished better subject for
his vengeance than that Of the late
parson. Oh, what nice beating he
would have! He had heard too that
some methodist ministers were rather
spirited, and hoped that this one might
be provoked to fight. Knowing that
the clergyman must pass on Saturday,
in the afternoon, he gave his striker a
holiday and regaled himself with the
beauties of Tom Paine, awaiting the
arrival of the preacher. 1t was not
over an hour before he heard the words,
.'IIow happy are they,wh their Savior obey,
And have laid up their treasurers in Heaven"
sung in full clear voice; and soon the
vocalist. turning the angle Of the rock,
rode up with a contented smile on his
face.slas,h..ss g&7 ear tr@ .sas.. 81
,."How are you, old slab sides? Get
off OF your horse, and join my devo.
tion," said the smith. f.-
81 have many miles to ride" said the
preacher, "and havn't time, my friend;
| will call on my return" ~
"Your name is Stubbleworth, and
you are the canting hypocrite the meth.
odists have sent here to preach, Chi"
2"My name is Stubbleworth," he re>
piled meekly. ,qog7-gc
didn't you know my name was
Ned Forgel on, the blacksmith that
whips every methodist preacher that
comes along?" was asked with an au.
dacious look, "and how dare you come
here?" .,,.,., z.sr. 5.,s sr,,s ..s., a.,a.. ....
The preacher replied that he had
heard Forgeron's name, but presumed
he did not molest well behaved travel.
lers.isg a.sI - Qtfso i, 9sal6 ga ganH
a"You presumeso! Yes, you are the
most presumptiouspeo ople,you metho-
fdists, that ever trod shoe leather, any
how. Well what'll you do, you beef.
headed disciple you2" ...,. = ~, -..,,
I Mr.. Stubbleworth professed his will.
|mgness to do any thing reasonable to
avoid such a. penance. iS9a e&i oi iaos
swell, there's three things you have
to, do, or Pll maui you into a jelly
The hrstis, you are to quitapreaching;
the second is, YOU mnstswearn this last
will and testament Of Thomas Paine
Enext TO, your heart, read it every day
land believe every word you readi and
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

they knew Edward Forgeron was
whipped before his own door In the
gap. and that.to by amethodlstpreach
err terg )sd'r.i.. r.. " 3anahlfg 6
But his musings were more in scr,
row than anger. His disfigured coun-
tenauce was, Of course, the. subject OF
numerous questions that night, among
his friends; 10 which he replied with a
stern look they well understood, and
the vague remark that he had mel
with an accident. Of coarse, they new
er dreamed Of the cause. Ned looked
in the glass and compared his black
eye from the recent scufae, to the rain
bow ship>wreck scene-'blending eve-
ry color into one.' Or perhaps he
never read the story, and muttered to
himself, ,"Edward Forgeron whipped
by methodist preacher!'
His dreams that night were Of con.
fused and disagreeabIe nature; and wa
king in the morning he had an indis-
tinct memory Of something unpleasant
having occurred. AT first he could not
recollect the cause of his feelings; but
the bruises of his face and his body
soon calling them to his mind, as well
as his promise, he mounted his horse
and went to redeem it.
From that time his whole conduct
manifested a change of feeling. The
gossips of the neighborhood observed
it, and whispered that Ned was silent
and had gone to meeting every Sunday
since the accident. They wondered
greatly at bis burning the books he
used TO read so much. Strange sto-
ries were circulated as to the metamor
phosis Of this jovial, dare. devil black
smith into gloomy and taciturn man
some supposed, very sagel y, that {
spirit had enticed him into the noun
tains, and after giving him glimpse
into the future, had misled him to {
crag where he had fallen and bruises
his face. Others gave the Prince Q
darkness the credit of the change, bu
none suspected the methodist preach
er; and as the latter had no vanity t
crafty, the secret remained with Ned
This gloomy state of mind continues
until Forgeron visited camp meeting
Rev. Mr.. ShuttIeworth preached
sermon that seemed 10 enter his sou
and relieve it OF a burden; and the SOM
of .......
"IIow happy are they; who their savio, obey
was only half through when he felt like
a new man. Forgeron was from tina
time shouting methodist. At low
feast, a short time subsequent, he gav'
in his experience, and revealed the mys
terry of his conviction and conversion
to the astonished neighbors.
, The Rev. Mr.. Stubbleworth, VIII
: had faithfully kept secret until that time
could contain himself no longer, bu
gave vent 10 his feelings in convul.
sive peals Of laughter, as the burnin!
tearss fjoy coursed their way dow
, his cheeks.
"Yes my brethren,' said he, it is
fact. l did maui the grace into his un
believing soul there is no doubt"
The blacksmith Of the mountain pas
soon after became himself methodi:
preacher. s.a p~a rHt..r5 .e
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
1|)petrp,
Pass ON, Relentless World.

% t.NNA ''$-- t.--~-.---~-~~->~~>. "a .''ir '
Swifter and sWifter, day by day, q u !. :
N Down Times unquiet current hurled, "
Thou passest on thy restless way,
- Tumult'ous and unstable world! '''
Thou passest on! Time hath not seen N'
Delay upon thy hurried path;
But prayers and tears alike have boen "A
IN vain to stsysshs esnEssaf wrath!
: Thou passest On and with thee 60
The loves ofYouth--the cares ofAge;
And smiles and tears, and joy and woe
Are on thy history's troubled page!- '..j
There, every day. like yesterday. .%.&s.
Writes hopes that end in mockery!
But who shall tear the vail away .'
q Before the abyss Of things to bet '.'
Thou passest on, and at thy side, rs
Even as shade, Oblivion treads,
And Ger the dreams of human pride,
HIS misty .shroud forever spreads; - >
Where all thy iron hand has traced aa
Upon that gloomy scroll to-day,
With records ages since efaced-
Like them shall live-like them decay.
Thou passest on-with thee the vain,
That sport upon thy Haunting blaze,
Pride, framed Of dust, and Folly's train,
Who court thy love and run thy ways;
But thou and land be it So ... ...
Press onward to eternity; .u
Yet not together let us 60 sis.
To that deep-voiced but shoreless sea.
Thou hast thy friends-I would have mine
Thou hast thy thoughIs-leavc me MINI
kneel not atthy gilded shrine Town
~ I bow not at thy slavish throne!
I geo them pass without sigh; '-
-h They wake no swelling rapture now'
The fierce delights that fire thine eye
'- The lriumps of thy naughty brow.
Pass on, relentless word!-l grieve g,,.
H. No more for all thou hast riyen; ''
Pass on, in Gods name-only leave
1l The things thou never yet hast given;
q A heart at ease--a mind at home
Affections fixed above thy sway
Faitl. set upon world to come,
And patience through Life's little day.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

| u A very liberal discOaas made to those who
advertise by the year. 4s37 { ,stsg,a afl egsg s,t
u Advertisers are requested to leave their ad-
vertiseinents at the Office as early as Tuesday
morning before publication. 'e
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

they knew Edward Forgeron was
whipped before his own door IN the
gap, and that. 100 by amethodist preach
err tera js,i,-G5s. s.r..' y 3anahlfg C
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06
Cumberland Rond.

On the same day C24tb,) the Senate bill for the
continuation of the Cumberland Road came up in the
House. Mr.. ]. A. WRIGHT moved to commit the bill
to the Committee Of the Whole on the state of the
Union, and gave notice that, the debate
was through the annexation of Texas, (and he did
hope that gentlemen would quit talking and go to vo-
ting this well every other question before this
House, be would move to take up this bill and that
he should, from day to day, when he could get the
opportunity make similar efforts to get up this bill,
until acted upon and he trusted that gentlemen
would see the propriety of acting this BILL The
bill committed, and made the order Of the day for
tomorrow.
Some of our friends here have supposed that the
Wings of The Senate the willing vote for
this bill, supPosng that it would be lost in the House
and that they would thereby favor the cause Of Wing
gerry in this quarter at the next elections. But if ou
members have managed the Texas matter adroitly il
the House, we suppose they have, we have bu
little doubt of obtaining favorable vote for this bill
in that body.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06
The One Day Act.

The following is the bill which provides for the
holding of the election of President and Vice President
in all the States Of the Union on the same day. 1t
has passed both Houses of Congress- and has this,
of course, received the signature of the President:
An Act to establish uniform time for holding elections
for electors of President and Vice President in all
the States of the Union.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represent
atives Of the United States of America, in Congress
assembled, That the electors of President and Vice
President shall be appointed in each State the first
Tuesday after the first Monday Tuesday next after
the first Monday in the month of Novemberl of the
year in which they are TO be appointed: Provided,
That each State may by law provide for the filling Of
any vacancy vacancies which may occur in Its COL
lege of electors when such college meets give
electoral vote And provided also, That When any
State shall have held election for the purpose Of
choosing electors, and shall fail to make choice on
the day Aforesaid then the electors may be appointed
subsequent day, in such manner the State shall
by law provide.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06
Dcath of Cen. Carr.

We regret to learn that Gen. JOHN CARR, of Clark
county, Indiana, is no He died at his residence
on Monday, the 2Cth ultimo, after illness of ten
weeks. The Louisville Democrat says: f" Gen. CARR
was well known throughout the West, as gentleman
of urbanity, and perseverng energy For many years
he honorably filed seat In the Congress of the Unit
ed States always attentive duty, and the private
call of his constituents to business with any Of the
departments. He proved himself the poor mans
friend in his able advocacy Of the poor mans rights
During several sessions Of Congress, he Chairman
of the committee Public Lands, in which station
he used his influence to render accessible the public
domain, by reducing the surveys to so and 40
ots-was always in favor of the presumption PROPOSE.
lions. In the various relations of life, he sustained
enviabe reputation. On the field, during the late
war, he distinguished himself a soldier and pat
riot"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06
Another Dcfaicatioii:

The Albany papers mention the defalcation of
A. H. Lovett, Cashier of the Commercial Bank Of
Albany, to the amount of S34,524. He confessed the
defalcation, and gave memorandum of the amount.
The actual loss to that corporation will be about
So, eco, as Lovett's sureties responsible for
&c., 600, and he himself has assigned personal effects
worth 5000 or $4,000 more. Strange it is that
this embezzement has been going through the last
years, it has thus, until recently escaped the
vigilance of the Bank. When the cashier aud
directors, their suspicious being at last awakened
called upon him for his accounts, he confessed the
dealcaton, informing the officers of its amount, and
exhibiting a memorandum which lie had kept Of it
He was arrested and is in custody.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06
Late from Oregon.

Sandwich Island papers to the 4th of September
have been received by the New York Sun, which con-
tain intelligence from Oregon TO the I'd of August
which Is very interesting. The Legislature Of Ore
gon adjourned about the LIST Of July, having passed
sumo important laws. One of these acts is ANY
person who shall make SELL or give away ardent sp-
rts in the territory of Oregon south of Columbia
er, shall forfeit and pay 500 for each and every such
offence" The Legislature is called the Legislative
Committee, and consists of nine persons elected by
tie people.
The officers Of the Oregon Territory consist of three
Governors called the Executive Committee, Supreme
Judge and a Legislative Council. The laws are the
same as those governing the Territory of Iowa. The
Government is purely Democratic Republican. DIR.
Babcock is the Supreme Judge. The name of only
the first of August Belgian brig arrived at Oregon
City, having board number IF nuns and several
Roman Catholic priests, from Antwerp, sent out to
Oregon by the Church of Rome
Since the arrival in Oregon Of the Rev. Mr.. Garay,
some important changes have been going at the
Methodist mission, of which he is superintendent
The Indian school has been discontinued and the build
ing lately occupied by it has been sold to the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, lately organized for literary
institution. The mission las also parted with III
ms herds Of cattle and nearly all its property which
the settlers bought at good prices.
/ The lay missionaries were about to be dismissed
but would remain in the colony settlers The colony
is in a most encouraging condition. The crops were
giving promise of an abundant harvest.
People were coming into the territory in large num-
bers, and the country is filling up with thriving ant
enterprsing colonists.
Yankees, and make Oregon another New England"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-02-06

Recent arrivals at New York and Boston, bring
advices from Europe many days later than previous
dates, but nothing Of great interest. The most
exciting topic discussed in the English papers were
President Tyler's last message, together with the
letter Of Mr. Calhoun to Mr. King our minister at
Paris, in defence Of slavery the subject of Texas
annexation; the disracting disputes in the Established
Church. which rage with great virulence; and the
differences among the Catholic Clergy of Ireland, in
relation to the Catholic Bequests Bill" which
appears somewhat likely to cause a wide breach
among men hitherto indyisibe, as Il were, in feeling
and action.
A Liverpool paper, under date of Jan. 4, has the
following
The Presidents Message arrived the evening Of
Sunday at aud such the interest 10 know It's contents
thai instantly transmitted b, 10 Lodn BY special
Liverpool The Message has been unspaingiy analysed
Durg his high and palmy state, Mr. Tyler not favor
accident Of accident But now that he Is
from his high estate, unept, unhonoted, and unsung
his movements viewed with degree Of anger amount.
press confined to the Message aoneth-y
the Whale Of the correspondence laid before Congress
Connection with the annexation question. Hitherto
have made selections Om the leading London journals
the Of the Message, but this the task
fuOus There is diversity Of opinon-all from the
same NOTE Mr. ~ Ter IS CONFERENCE.-The. Calhoun
demned-fr Shannon is condsmns d. and the Mexican Min
lister alone is euogzed for his spirit and independence Few
documents have provoked greater anger than Mt Cahouns
letter to Mr. King at Paris II is be regretted for
sake Of bth countries that this document has the light
It's publication cannot do goud aud inevitably do harm
Ia England. the Government these things better
they will publish what will cumprum,ss
other paIties English statesmen have been frequently
annoyed the publication Of documents in the United States
the House Of Commons. Mr.. CalhOuEs letter viii not m
tate the Minister but the whole British people. II impugn
their honesty and sincerity in cause.-The abolition o
ssveIy-upon which, f upon any ject, the public
is not merely unanimous but fixed and uuseraby made up
The annexation Of Texas question but little caIed 10
in this county until the " fuss made il in
official documents has exclusively directed attention il
Until the ting Of Parliament next mouth, the discussion
will reiaIe almost entirely TO Texas and Calhoun.
A Scotch clergyman, the Rev. Weir Tulloch who Ia
been committing hngeIy at Perth, has fed TO the Unite
States. lie sal ed fum Liverpool, and his puIsuers took
steamer fom this port, thinking they might be able
oveItake the packet in which he sailed. Failing in lhi
messenger TO arrest him goes out by the Cambria.