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Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-12-23

MEssRs. JAMES ScANTLIN * SoN,
Cientlemen-After giving the Coordination All
Tight Cooking Stove which you put up for us, Q
thorough and impartial trial; we take pleasure in be-
ing able to say you that it far supasses any thing
OF the kind have ever used, and we feel s9tlsiec
that it is superior to any Of the many patents that
offered for sale in our City.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-08-26

having osponed says petition the legislature drawn
up Rev John b. Smith OF the preceding memorial
against principle for the support
soliciting the establishment OF complete religious lib
erly and the entire separation Church Tas petition
signed BY than NReNIANs the original
doume" aud the preceding memorial being both existence m 20
the hand writing OF Mr. Smith the office OF The clerk OF the house
OF delegates Of Virginia"
He further adds of the presbyterian church V
gina also had which among other proceedings another
memorial adopted be presented TO the general assembly
house Of delegates meeting. Ii charge Tor
that the Rev John B. Smith one Of the abes ministers
the American pesby church the me who not only
scented but heard support Of fo three successive
days, the bar OF the house..
The Of long agitation ind Incorporating OPP
position from Pesby the bill OF assessment for the support OF
religion finally and forever rejected and all existing laws
the subject repealed liberty Of conscience made complete and the
voluntary system fully established These undeniabe acs may serve
roll back The repoach which would Psby
that they DESTROYS union of Church and State Facts evnce
merely that they have wish Tor such union but also that they
the by whose agency and tho bill
defeated the made complete und The voluntary
abishcd
this take place Virginia years before tie
draw up the Constitution Of the United States and Mr.
son hear and nothing on the SUBJECT lie that can
prepared believe Nh Jefferson When saying nothing
heard known Of the famous Meckenblg declaration Tor years
i 81 made.
doctrine separation Church and State and and by
ln"aed agency and eff re- enghenog public secured
u adupion ~ the constitutions Of Tie land.
"hen Virginia asiaiet ,hs ,mpofant SUBJECT she held
dug among 'Le sistefhod Of States "h great anNe
the looked and the bill forever defeated and
the voluntary system established The good example thus set
The other states repeating laws The SUBJECT
o itself Last OF al he
m Safe Of Massachusetts, adopted the voluntary system by
peang the $500 her then existing laws the suc sup
purlng rehg,Uu
III st urge upon your special the
III study o the Bible whence flow principles uaG Truths a
edge winch stands ably connected with the welfare ol
both and Search The Scuputes-tc testify
Jesus stud, tie Confession M Fat the the State.
aud lned Saeseduce their principles md truths pac.
tee aud they vii direct ght subcot zen ui
The heaea! kme member Of h great aud prosperous
tie Bible alone may be light feet and sirp
path directing The oh ~o TO happiness and glory
NonJ ne gtake.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1847-08-26

Inc Vera Cruz correspondent Of tho Wilmington journal gives the
names OF tho following belonging detachment
IN this State, who In died sln nc leayln
Sergt John b. Roy Of Beaufort County pyaes Nathan Perry of
Franklin county, Timothy C. Jones Beaufort county Jas NJ Rand
l Co"bn county fenne Fuch Granville county Charles Aray Of
Rowan county, nnd Rl-le lLdLelM Q. An.on COUNTY,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
RAFENN A Ohio 7
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win confusion vil he ;3u{sIre historian,
who writes the events Of this Brilliant cam
paign, be compelled to record the names oi
20 members of Congress, who at the very
moment our glorious little army, on the far
off mountains Of Mexico, were contendins,
in deadly strife with FIVE times their nun!ss
ber, were by their votes refusing to give
them the necessary supplies. To the vet
eraD General in command, and to his brave
compatriots in arms, they would say in the
hour Of victory, "Sound the bugle 10 re-
treat. Let that glorious flag that has so
often waved in triumph over the battle
field be trailed in the dust; and blackened
with disgrace and dishonor be the stars and
stripes which have hitherto been the pride
and boast of every American Citizen
Leave upon the battle field the sacred and
mutilated bodies of your McKees, your
Clays, your Hardins, your Yells and your
Llncolns. Save your honor and fly from
the field of battle; you are engaged in an
unrlghteous cause; your enemies are in the
right. Let victory crown their arms; and
you, poor soldiers, naked and barefooted,
beg your way to your homes. Not one
dollar will we vote to give you relief"-
Can it be believed, that 20 representatives
OF the people could be found, who, in such
crisis, would refuse to vote food and
clothing to the war-worn soldier? Yet the
record provesit true, and what is still fur
ther true, most of those very members were
willing to vote half million of dollars as
donation to the subjects of the British
Crown. Let these names be published in
glaring capitals:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19

They were AMOS ABBOTT, GEO.s
3ASHMUN, JOSEPH GRINNELL,!
ARTEM US HALE,CHARLES HUD-I
HSON, DANIEL P. KING, JULIUS
ROCKWELL, BENZ \ MIN THOMP-
5SON, and ROBERT c., WINTHROP,
aof Massachusetts; LUTHER SEVER
IAN CE, Of Maine; GEO. P. MARSH,
and SOLOMON FOOT, of Vermont;
ROBERT Y. CRANSTON, of Rhode
Island; TRUMAN SMITH, Of Connec-
ticut; ABNER LEWIS, WILLIAM
A. MOSELEY and THOMAS RIP
LEY, of New York; ABRAHAM Nc
ILVAINE, of Pennsylvania; COLUM.
aBUS DELANO, JOSHUA R. GID
SDINGS, JOSEPH. M. ROOT, ROB-
AERT c. SCHENCK, DANIEL R
HTILDEN, JOSEPH VANCE and
&SAMUEL F. VINTON, of Ohio; ED
INWARD w. McGAUGHEY and CA
RLEB B. SMITH, ofIndiana, and JOHNI
HHENRY, of Illinois.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
. The Contrast

The Washington Union, under this head,
has communication, contrasting the course
of the federal members of Congress, and
our brave army in Mexico. In speaking
of the battle of Buena Vista, which took
place on the 22nd day of February, day
long to be recollected as the anniversary of
the birth day of Washington. He writes:
"Whilst these brave men were fighting
our battles, and pouring out their life's
blood life water, curiosity led me to exam
inc what their representatives in Con-
gress assembled were doing for them. In
the Senate, at the very hour of the fercest
strife, George Evans, the federal Senator
from Maine, was giving moral aid and COM
fort to our enemies, by making a furious
and denunciatory speech against his coun-
try, extolling Mexican justice and Mexican
patriotism, whilst these very miscreants,
whose character he was extolling, were
butchering the wounded and PROSTATE son
of his friend Henry Clay. Little did these
brave patriots, as they were dying for their
country's cause think that at that very mo.
ment, an American Senator, in the national
Senate Chamber, was denouncing the
country and cause for which they were dy-
ing, as unjust; and that their enemies were
waglng ajust and righteous war.
But they breathed out their spirits; and
the cold, unfeeling, anti-American words
fell not upon their leaden ears. In the
other end Of the Capitol, where the imme-
date representatives of the people were as
sembled, another scene was being enacted;
the army appropriation bill was under con-
sideration. The debate opened with an
/ able and patriotic speech from Mr.. Norris,
Iof New Hampshire, o worthy representa-.
tive or q noble STATE. In succession fol-
lowed the Hon. Charles Carroll, of New
York, a federalist. He made the mos
liberal speech on that side Of the House;
and, by his patriotic appeals to his brother
federalists, ''to raise themselves above al
party considerations, and help to prosecute
the war in such way as would reflect hon
or and glory upon their country" did cred
it to his distinguished relative of Scar
rolton." Next was heard the deep tone'
voice Of Virglnia's favorite son, the patri
otic Dromgoole. His defence of the Ad
ministration, the justice of the war, and tn
necessity ofits vigorous prosecution, wer
logical eloquent and conclusive. It wa
admitted by all who heard him, 10 be one 0
the most brilliant efforts Of the session
i The hour Of 8 o'clock arrived, and tn
House proceeded to vote upon the bill.
l ut was the great measure ofthe country
| Upon its fate depended the success of ou
\ arms, the honor and glory Of the nation
Our army needed provisions; the wear,
soldier needed new coat to cover hi
shivering limbs from the peltings of tn
\ mountain storm; he wanted shoes to guar
his feet from the finty rocks over which h
cheerfully marched. Shall we have them
j The vote upon the bill was to determin
the question. Would to God, for the cred
lof my country, that could say the vot
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
Cross Readings.

Lost, lady's reticule, containing--a
new dry good store with complete assort-
ment of ironmongery.
A sweepstake will be run for over the
Washington race course between-.the
members ofthe Pennsylvania delegation fol-
the 10Th Congress.
The Creek nation are said to be much dis
satisfied with-a journeyman shoemaker
who can bring good recommendation
by applying at the blacksmith's shop, No. 2
Church Street.
We understand that the elephant lately
exhibited in this city, devoured at one meal
ID new grocery store with an extensive
assortment of glassware.
The child of Mr.. was made very SICK
by swallowing-twelve dozen of War.
ren's liquid blacking just received.
For New York, to sail with the first wint
"a two horse cart with harness complete
Mr.. M'Cready appeared in the characte
of Hamlet, and---recommended TO tn
dealers in West India produce to stol
purchasing.
Dr.. ]. t. professor of Anatomy, will
deliver lecture next Monday on the
most approved method of planting potatoes
For sale, 10000 best white oak stave
--one to be taken every morning on al
empty stomach; certain remedy for ind
gestion.
Late French writer's state that drunkard
may be cured by eating-l4,OOO pound
Of raw silk just imported.
In order to comply with the regulation
of the Post Office--1300 hogs passe
through this place on their way to Virginia
A two year old milch cow--has beef
unanimously elected colonel of the regimen
Of the flying artillery.
A gentleman undergoing the operation Q
an emetic, to the surprise ofhis physician
threw up---the steeple of st. Paul's
church which had been recently repaired,
On the solemn occasion Of the next cele
bration of the Society for the relief of wild
ows and orphans-Dandy Jack, lht
dancing ape, will perform many equestrian
feats on the Shetland pony, with various
other amusing tricks too tedious to mention
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
The Romance Of Insect Life.

We take the following beautiful extract
from Historical lecture by Judge Carlton,
of Geogia:
"The earth teens with mysteries-the
sky shines with them-they float in the air
they swim in the deep-they flash from
the dark robed clouds-they whisper in the
gentle tones of the summer wind-they
speak in trumpet tones, in the voice of the
tempest and the thunder. Cease thy long,
ings for the ancient days, oh, dreamer!
Close thy book and look about, thee upon
the volume of nature. See there, before
thee, is tiny insect that thou canst scarce
distinguish from the grains of sand that
surround it-watch tit moves on with
an energy and an instinct that enabled it to
overcome or avoid all obstacles. Sect
has seized some object larger than ITSELF
and still it goes bravely nothing daunts
it-nothing stops it-tread it under foot,
(if thou canst have the heart to attempt
such murder, and it will rise up again
beneath the ocean of sand and turn once
more to its labor. Dost thou know it? 1t
is the ant, that lion-hearted ant, toiling
amid the heat of summer; and through the
seasons brightness and its warmth are
bringing up and producing ten thousand
enjoyments for the little traveller, he is bu-
sy gathering together his provender for the
long winter time, when frost, and snow,
and cold shall have locked up the grana-
ries Of nature.
Thou wilt tell me, that am mocking
thee, that thou canst see this daily and
hourly; and is this mystery therefore? II
thou hadst read in those ancient ~legends
before thee, of an insect So courageous
that it would attack an animal often thou
sand times its magnitude; il industry so ip
defatigable, that it would climb house top!
and mountains to pursue its course; of per
severance SO unhagging, that though re
pulsed a thousand times, it would still re-
turn and overcome the obstacles that i'm.
peded 1.-THE eyes would have sparkled
with interest and amazement; it is because
it is constantly before thee-because it be-
longs to the present time that thou lookest
SO disdainfully upon it. When did the
knight errants OF thy heart do half so much?
When did their bosoms beat as high with
valor and determination as this poor insect?
"But it has no love-no burning jealousies
no blood stained victories!" How know
est thou that? | Warrant thee, even that
tiny breast has grown gentler for some fond
one that lived within its little world; that
its blood has flowed quicker when some
Adonis ant has f1rted round the little CO.
quette; that its path has been stained by
the trophies of its mimic battles.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19

A PERTINENT R RErLy.--Some silly Mex
ican Wing was endeavoring to confound
an active democrat the other day, about
the war, and wanted to know why, If he
was so strongly in favor Of fighting the
Mexicans, he did not shoulder his musket
and Join the army9 Said the democrat:
eff you will go and joinyoar side, I'll 60
and join mine d--d quickw
Whiggery sloped. -NoY1o;ck AMsprn.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
From the Louisville laurnal
HOME J. i.

he world ii allTbsfore III, lno Z
cha0as Sshsssef 1 viii
he blns sky bending o'erms
Lights. valley, plain. and hill
Oh! many 4 nook enchanted, II
In virgin beauty drest---
With Eden freshness haunted--
Il wcoing in the West!
And many q fount is flowing
With none to hear its tale.
And only d.Aowers showing
, Its pathway in the vale!
And many boundless prairie
Like some remembered scene
In boyhood's dream Of fairy
Where man hath rarely been!
And many a sunny highland,
Is cleaning far away
In many spicy island
Where summer loves to stay
And strange. bright birds are courting,
The warm and balmy breeze,
Like winning lustres sporting
Amid the gorgeous trees!
And lands that live in story,
Where deeds of old renown
In lay and legend hoary
Have won deathless crown
Where gay tradition fingers !.
Ger tomb and classic fame,
Which times effacing fingers
Have touch'd with halIow'd stain!
But, Oh! to me far dearer,
And lovelier each morn,
Tho homely landscape nearer
The spot where was born!
And were l like the swallow
The wide world decm'd to roam,
My heart unchanged would follow
The path that points to home!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19

An Irishman having succeeded in, pick
ing a PERSONS pocket the gentleman
turned round and caught him by the collar.
"There," "said Pat, handing him the money,
s'see how aisy'l might have picked your
pocket!"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19


9 The following, which we copy from
an exchange, would seem to indicate that
Corwin is looking in the right direction for
his reward:
To the RINCHEROS, and other Ezec-
tors Of MEXICO!
GENTLEMEN,
PRESUMING on your favorable con-
sideration, md encouraged by the kind as.
surance of your despotic leaders, Santa
Anna and Urea, the Murderers of my
countrymen at the Alamo, and on the banks
of the Rio Grande, as we'll as by the interest
Of many Editors who have translated my
late speech against my native country, |
am induced to offer myself candidate for
the second Office in your gift, seeing that
Santa Anna claims Supreme Dictatorship
for himself. From my experience in low
intrigue, stump humbugs, and my unremit-
ting assiduity (arising from desire to
merit your favor) | hatter myself shall
not be thought unworthy of the trust | have
now the honor to solicit, and that at the
proper time you will farther distinguish, by
your interest, the ardent aspirations of your
grateful and most obedient servant,
THOMAS CORWIN,
a disgraced member Of the u. s. Senate.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19

Apothef pbase 81 SIC charge Il. thS| ds.
famed my country, and lib6lled our in5tisli.
tions Never!s Neveri A. Eonler false
hood could not be fished from the internal
pit.''-M Y. Ere. Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
OH1oANs IN Mexico. The American
Pioneer, published at Monterey, says:

aThe Sd Regiment Of Ohio volunteers
arrived here on the 18th inst, under the
command Of Col Curtiss. 1t has seldom
been our lot to see better looking set Of
soldiers than they are: their officers must
have worked hard to bring their men to
such perfection; they are not inferior in
discipline to any regulars in Mexico, and
from their appearance we would judge they
could do some hard fighting, had they ar
opportunity"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-19
Let it be published to the world

That these members of Congress, who re-
fused to vote supplies to our glorious little
army, are, without a single exception, fed
eralists of the Hartford Convention school
of the same school that thought it "unbe.
coming moral and religious people to re-
joice at victories over our enemies" The
Massachusetts members sympathized not
with the fate of the noble Lincoln. Caleb
B. Smith and McGaughey, of Indiana, had
their hearts steefed against the sufferings of
their fellows, and whilst the impetuous Har-
din was leading his brave countrymen to
the furious charge, and in his last death.
struggles prostrating his hateful foes, his
immediate representative, Henry, was CIV
ing aid and comfort to those very enemies
by refusing to vote supplies! This may
seem TO be a highly wrought picture, but it
is not overdrawn. 1t is strange coincidence
that, after debate of many weeks, and
after expecting the enemy, from his brava.
do, to attack our troops, the great battles
the one with our enemy in Mexico, the 9TH
er with our enemies in our Congress
should both have been fought and won. on
the same day ~ !.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-26

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CITY HOTEL, WASHINGTON, ID. G.

J,HE City Hotel. which has been almost entirely rebuilt
during the past under the personal supervision
of the Undersigned and having been leased by them for
Of years. will be opened before the 2l of Nove-
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situated on Pennsylvania avenue, OF 18th street.
the Presidents House and Executive Offices, and but
short walk ride from the Capitol.
The building is stories high fronting 40 feet Penn
sylvania and l75 feet 18th street, and contains
hundred and forty rooms, which well arranged
having parors with chambers attached and suites of
for families, all well lighted and ventilated
il has been constructed after the improved plans,
with all modern inventions introduced, and will be furnish
ed with entire furniture, made order Tor the house.
The ladies' paror large and pleasant and opens upon
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The undersigned having had long experience in hotel
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