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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

"DUBs. Kendall gives the following
anecdote Of an old Texan, at the battle Of
Monterey, which is decidedly the best thing
of the kind which we have seen:
, "An old Texan strayed away from his
comrades by some accident in the streets Of
Monterey, on the afternoon Of the 22d Sep.
tember, and fell in with company of reg.
ular infantry. These he half joined, fight.
ling partly s'on his own account while at
the same time he endeavored to conform as
mnch as possible to the discipline of his
new acquaintances. In addition to heavy
fire Of grape from the batteries, there was
an incessant rafting Of small arms from
the tops of the neighboring buildings, but
the worst customers our troops had to con-.
tend with were an old man and boy upon
the roof of the nearest house, who were
loading and firing their estopetas as fast as
possible; and with an accuracy Of aim that
killed or crippled at every shot. The reg
ulars had discharged their muskets at them
several times, yet without effect; but now
came the turn of the old Texan. Watching
his chance, he waited untifboth the old man
and the lad raised themselves above the
parapet No sooner did he get them in
range, than he cracked away with such un.
erring aim that the same ball pierced both.
."Dubs" CALCULATED the old veteran as the
twain staggered and fell, and as he said it
he brought the breach of his old rife to the
ground with a jerk. that well nigh broke the
stock. Those who have not yet forgotten
their marbles will be more than halfinclin-
ed to laugh at the earnestness of the Texan
in his anxiety to count 'sdubs." ''s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02
RANK IN THE ARMY-oR, A ArDARKEY

RANK IN THE ARMY-oR, A DARKEY's
DIGNITY.--After portion of the troops
had landed on the bench near Vera Cruz.
on the night ofthe 9th Of March, body OF
the enemy commenced brisk fire of small
arms into the encampuent Ofcourse all
hands were on the qui uivs, expecting the
Mexicans would make some demonstration
upon our lines during the night, and when
the firing commenced, concluded there was
about to be general attack. The lines
were soon formed, and not word could be
heard from the soldiery, but there was a
negro who kept running from one little
point Of hill to another, apparently in a
stateof great excitement. He finally laid
himself fiaton his face, at full length, and
commenced working himself into the soft
sand with q good deal ofenergy. On being
asked what he was about? he replied, 4 IS
'fraid some OBJ dem ere copper balls will
put a stop to me drawin' my rashuns. ,
'Why,' asked the party speaking to him.
don't you get up and fight themY 'No-sir-
ee!' he said, sdat'sny massa's part OBJ de
bizness; he done been to Wess.pint, wher
dey makes ightin' people to learn dat, and
you don't ketch dis niger meddlin' he.self
wild odder peoples bizness. My massa does
de fghtin' an | waits on him. IF he gets
wound we gets promoted 'os'You get pro-
moted2 What good will his promotion do
youP inquired the individual. 'Oh, dat
question is been settled long time ago in
desc parts down here; a colored gelnmen
what waits on a kurnel always outranks
one dat wait on.a capten, an De way we
colof'd gemmen reg'lurs makes desc vol
unteer niggers squat, is caution 10 white
folks. ~ o. Della. gaa %'~ )
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

fg ~ is true, then, and my eyes did not de.
celve me! You are the sono my Generda,ol
my King, and my savior! fIfI am nows
ahve, Y have a wife and children, II owe !,
70 him alone;' and thereupon the oldysoldiel
told the story we have sketehed ften
intearupting IL with blessing md sxciansag
tions Of gratitude. re-
= The Prince, whose singular character
and aversion to society, led him to avoio
the city, and wander about iu the country
never, while he remained in America
found any roof more welcome, and visited
none oftener, than that which covered the
poor and humble abode of his fathers com
panion in arms. 'a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

ss HIGH CoMPLImENT.- On Tuesday even
ing, the gallant Capt. May, having been
recognized in the pit Of the Orleans The.
atre, drew forth the most enthusiastic
plaudits from all parts Of that fashionable
house. The scene was exciting in the
highest degree--handkerch waving
hands appIauding, &C., &c,-in the
middle of which, the Orchestra struck uT
1Hail0 Columbia!o Capt. May vainly
leLaeavored onyoid this public testimonial
Iofthe admiration Of the courage manifested
by him during the present war with Mexi
'cos he was compelled to remain by the
aTdor Of those who surrounded him. ~
!E. q. Times, April l3. N.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02
- tfk.isa sas - , SAt gstf fs4 - + - ftF{a
Aboss BEN Adhem and tic Anscl.


.4-.,, sBY- LEIGH HUNT. t..SRN
Abot Ben 'Adhen lmsy :his.tribe increase
Awoke one night ,frpma deep dream Of peacss
And saw, within thesdssp moonlight in hisIasd
Mskipg n ais md like 4 lily ip bloom q
An angel, visiting in d book Of gold; s'' ss'''
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold;
And to the presence in the room he said, as-j
what writest thou2' Tho vision raised his head
And with a look made all Of sweet accord, "a
Answered, the names fthose who love theLord
'And is mine one'' said Abou. 'Nay, not so,'-
Replied the angel, Abou spoke more low,
But chcerly still; and said, j pray thee then, z
Write me as one that loves his fellow.men.'.
The angel wrote and nished. The next nigh
1t came again, with great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God has
blessed,
And 10! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

"A witty auctioneer of Norfolk, q nighttor
two since, finding his company slow at
bidding for clocks put up "the last" and
said; M Il kg sg'
Sow, gentlemen, I present you with a
new kind Of clock; II iss called tho Santa
Anna cleck, and warranted toswa with
ntstoppise. \
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

o. 4 expect, said A young physician
Just entering on the practice of medicine.
.tosee agood many death beds. mo doubt
said his friend, .ifyous have much practice
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-02

"THE AMERICAN STAR.nl--Ws have
been furnished by Mr. Richard Miner with
an American paper Of the above title,
printed atJalapa, Mexico, which is quise
interesting. II copies an article from
Mexican paper, published in the city Of
Mexico, which gives the approximations
.tion that d ssrevolution had broken out at
the city Of Washington, and the democratic
and whig parties had taken up arms against
each other, and were about to commence
hostiities in consequence Of the Mexican
war" Poor, miserable, deluded creatures.
what crazy beingslthey are. They actual-
ily believe (and ifthsy have read all the
.whig speeches and whig papers. we cannot
wonder at that this country isFon rho
brink of a revolution, and that a. majority
Of thepeople are with then1in this s,xnr.
That there are many, we know, but far
from majority. x Ohio Siatesmap. &
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

FRox CaLiFoRNIA.--A letter in the Jorna
of Commerce from the Rev. Walter Cotton
Alcl.le Of Monterey, dated SEP, 10, gives the
tuIiowiag account OF affairs III California:
There is no disposition here among the geo.
,,e 10 u!!crresls.ance. The masses a G thorough.
ly with US, and right glad to get rld OF Mexican
rule Had il been otherwise they would never
haze elected nc 10 The chic! u.agIStrHcy Of Mon.
lerey. We are all regard, more in the light
ot beneiacors than victors. Their friendship
and rrntdcnce must never De hctra yed. Cali.
fornla must never be surrendered 10 Mexico y
TIA, country has still good claims 20 her, let
.hose claims be liquidaled by an cquvasn, in
uiunoy. But il would be treason TO the lives
aud fortunes oflhe best nhshtanto io Surrender
the ptoyince itsci. Lit Congress once annex
her 10 the Union as a territory, and establish G
civil government.
Sir Scnpi,'. an eaigJunt printer and myee,E
haze established email paper here, the fJsl
ever published in California. IL is ssred every
Saturday. - appearance made quite iiule
sensation. We i.lud the rype Ia The foraker
cell ga maGk, aud the paper Is such as il used
here Cor cigar wrappers, ana was imported for
that purpose. II lspr:nted in English and Spa.
nish We are going to send at once 20 the Uni.
ted States for larger paper and fresh font OF
type. With this new engine OF power we are
going TO susiain The genius Of American ins.i.
tuions here. .. .r..
Three thousand emigrsnts from the United
States il is understood, have JUS, arrived at Sau
Francisco n two companies. one commanded BY
Capt. Hastings and the other by Capt. Prussel
! art ter boussnI rocrs are on ,ss'r way.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

SALGa ATus LAKES "A letter in the Liberty
(Mo.) Tribune mentions ca curios'ies 10 bo
zen on the pans, springs Of soda, and says
The Independence rock is also on nteresin.r
sight, it is about $50 feet high, end co, ers some
thing near six acres ofground There are en-
graveG upon this rock, between two and three
thousand names. let my name on it. July
q, 1s4G III were to tell you that we crossed
lakes Of snn-a atus you would scarcely bellows
me but it is true, we travelled over them will.
our teams; ard used it in orr bread, and it is
rs good, If uot be.,cr ''ia any you try IL 'hr
Sin,es'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

Another D'so-vesY --oar l...-5a' sa-
able friend ise,' M T.o -r..... '-.
we lcayn f5om t-e = w.c.,, .arr-a .. 81. --
plying the new guncouon 10 tnr pf"pu.a. %
machinery, in manner which promises to be OF
great Use to mechanics. The engine is con,
s,ructed some what upon the plan Of the ordns
ry horizontal steam engines, only there are twc
cylinders. one working in the other, so es to al,
ford the necessary connection with tie oper ar.
as soon as the explosion hes driven the piston
home, and the machine requires the reverse OF
action. The gun nco'ton--or common gun-pow-
der, Q, The case may be--ior either will answer
equally WELLS ignited BY electricity engen.
dered and applied in novel manner, SO tia:
two Of the most powerful agents known to man,
are employed together in the production Of the
desired result Trenton Ncus.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
Qels,.seriusfcYs'
D e q, - Ey 9 :, . ~

. z q. =. = 9 :, . W.
II 'hr pa lie VIII please observe that no BrsnIreth
4 riis are gen lnr unless he box has three la
lris uron H. ,iht to-, the site and thc h,ht"ml
t,th c0ntairt!ng t.c- -slntlC signature OF my hand
writing, thus-B. DnhSnwErH, VI. D.--i hese !G-
lel are engraved on steel, beautifully designed,
and done at an pr,lse If over 2.0OO.-iherefore
i, ~ill be that the only thing necessary to pro-
the medicine la lis purity, 20 ID observe these
labels.
Rememh"r ,hr toy. the side, an5 tie bottom.
The following Iesp,ciivc PERSONS are duly suth'ri
Z d, and hoh
CERT1ETCATEs OF AGENCY
For the sale Of H,dndrsihS Vegetable J7icerSat
Pihs.
Northumberland countv Millon-Mack.y &
Chambe,in. :SunhuD--H. H. hasscr. NJ + sens.
ve-IrclanI & Meixyl. Norhumrellsnd--W m
Forsyth. GeoTcstown-J. & J. Wa!Is.
Union Cpun,y: New Dogar & Win
,rr. Seiinsgrove-Georsc Gundrum. Middle.
turs--Isaac Smith. EeaveriDwu--Davij Hub!er
Ahmnsaurg---W - m J. May. Mitil irsbuIs-M Mrnsch
Il Ray. Ha'.lrion-DIniel Long fm"burg-
4. Il +. q. Moyer i.ewIshuTg-N aiis d Green
CoIumbi, couu,y; DauvIile--E. b. Reynolds
X Co. Berwick-Shuman * Rt'euhouse. TAT.
,awissa--C. 6. Druhts. Blomnshurg--Iohn T.
Mcyer. Jersey r"wn--levi Bisel. Washington
Hobt. McCsy. Limestone-Baili". : "cNinch.
Observe that each AGENT has l7i Engraved Ger
,ifcate of Agency, containing a fepres' ntaiian o
.Jr BRANDRErIPS MsnufacioTy at Sing Sing
snd upon which will a'sp be seen exact copies o
;he ne,o hJsS nc,U uasI ~po't the 0ra9dreh PHI
B0rcs.
Ph!adelpls, ofice No. 8, North IN street.
B. 6RANDRETII, 81. y.
Iunp 9th
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

How TnE YASKEEs MAKE RAILROADS. Nr.
Samuel a. Walker, Of Brooklne, director of
the Boston ana Main railroad was called up a,
a rallro,d meeting last week, and amused the
audience by rcfsrrinr to the difficulty in pa,
yea7a Of getting railroads through New Hanp-
shire The road Of which he was a director
go, to The New Hampshire line and stopped
The stock was down, and the company so few
when they had finally obtained charter from
the New Hampshire Legislature, that when
they went to break ground st Piaistow, they
hsd TO do il with an old broken shove, that would
not en;sr the ground ct oil. And this was not
all. After theY had overcome the men of New
Hampsh shire---ihey had to encounter the women.
One good widow lady, who owned land on iheir
line, which she refused 20 sell, hearing hat the
! teams were coming 10 cut through, declared
,s, il the legislature would not stop il. she
would. So she tool; her Uniting work sol srG.
ted herself On biz stone tEat lay Immediately
on the line, ami told the first teansler that il he
drove through there he had 10 drive over her.
| The tsamster refused 10 do 60 uugallant al act
as 10 drive over the lady, bat drove his team uf
to her, ani getting from he, barn his arms fuli
! Of hay CUr his oxen, took bis seat beside hef.
| Up shc ,ose. anA declared that, railroad or nj
railroad, sle would not sit beside so ugly fe.'
low. This was the last Of the opposition IN
| New Hampshire.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
by NIasser T. Eisely.
From the Journal Of Commerce
The Song or steam.


Harness the town with your iron bands.
Be sure of your cnib and REIN
For scorn the power of your puny hands,
As tempest scorns a chain.
How langushed as lay concealed from sight
For many countless hour
AT the childish boast Of human might,
And the pride Of human power,
When saw an army upon the land,
a navy upon the seas,
Creeping along asna.like band
Or waiting the wayward breeze;
When marked the peasant family reel
With the toll which he daily bore,
As he leeby turned at the 'ardy wheel
Or tugged at the weary oar:
When | measured the painting courscis speed,
The flight of the carrier dove,
As they bore the law King decreed
Or the lines of impatient love;
| could no, but think how the world would feel,
As these were outs,ripped afar,
When I should be bound TO the rushing keel,
Or chained TO the dying car.
Ha ha! ha they found ME at last;
They invited me foIth at length; -
And pushed 10 my throne with thunder blast,
And laughed in my iron strength!
Oh! then ye saw wondrous charge
On the earth and ocean wide,
Where now my fiery armies range.
Nor wait for wind or tide!
Hurrah, hnrrah the waters o'er
The mountains steep decline!
Time-srace-have yielded to my power
The wo.li-the world is mine
The rivers the sun hath earliest blest.
Or those where his beams decline;
The gisn, streams of the qneeny West.
Or the orient floods divine.
The ocean rales where'er I sweep,
To hear my strength rejoice
And the monsters OF the brny dee?
Cover trembling at my voice.
| carry the wealth and the lord of earth,
The though, Of the god.like mind;
The wind lags after my flying forth;
The Tightening is left behind
Ia the daIksome depth Of 4 la:homless m'na
My tireless arm doth play,
Where the rocks never saw the sun decline.
Or the dawn of the glorious day.
bring earih's slitterirg jeweIsup
From the hdeous cave below;
And make the fountains granite cup
With chry.tal ensh o'erhow.
blow the bellows, forge the steel
( In all the shops Of trade;
| hammer the ore, turn the wheel
| Where my arms of strength are made;
! manage the furnace, the mill, the mint;
! carry, spin, weave;
! And all M donss | pu, in print
On every Saturday eve.
! I've no muscle 10 weary, no breast 10 decay,
No bones 10 be "laid on the shelf )"
| And soon intend you may ''go and play"
While manage the world by myself
/ Bat harnass NE down with your iron baods
/ Be sure OF your curb aud rein;
For scorn the streust!. of your pnny hants.
AS the tempest scorns chain
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
George j. Weaver,
ROPE MAKER & SHIP CHANDLER

No. IS Nbtih Water Street, Philadelphia.
HWhS constantly on hand. general sssort-
ment of Cordsge, Seine T~ines &c, viz:
Tsfq Ropes, Fishing Ropes, White Ropes, Manil
10 Ropes, Tow Lines for Canal Boats. Also,
COMPLETE assortment OF Seine Twines, &c. such
Hemp Sssd and Herring 1'wine, Best Patent Gill
Not Twine, Cotton Shsd and. Herring Twine, Shoe
Threads, &c. &c. Also, Bed Cords, Plough Lines,
Hsl.es, Trnees. Cotton and Linen Carpet Chains,
Sc, ell 6fy~b.eh rs wi, dispose Of on r"ssoasbss
terms.
Fhlsds'Ehs, NcVenhsr ~, is47.-ly
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
CrSi1,een lines or lees make & square.

Of love, and that enriches the soul! can al
most say am glad thi5 accident hae hoppencl.
can, indeed!
Let no one thins that our patient frerd's ph
losoply i5 the spathy Of tho stole. It aris
ffom no lack OF sensitive and acute feelings, bu'
from a benevolent determination to make {.
best Of every thing. This 10 the secret os h..
contentnent under a load of mishsps and Ievet
sss. Ever striving to render oil around BIZ
happy, he is sterling friend never repinin
at the dec,ess of Providence, he is tue Chi.
tian
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

DAUGHTERS or TEMFERAScE There a.
ceven Unions Of this Order, regularly orgoDis,
in the State Of New Jersey.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
z &, 4 Is ID.

HsviEo had the pleasure "t lr,ng the excel
len, flauo f'or;ts manufactured by Mr.. Meyer. AMI
eShiticd NJ tn Last exhibition Of The Franklin ln-
stiu'r, feel it due 10 tie merit Of the maker
tl ,sc,ale that these in,;rumrnts are qune 'qnat'
Gnd ia some r',ptcs eN'n ,up,Iloi, 10 al the ~
ano Forte, saw at ,he csmtss OF Eu.ole, and
daring sojuurn Of tSo Years al Paris.
I hesr Pianos WI be cod at the manufacturers
lowest PhalcIphia prices, If no, some hing low,r
Persons are requested call and examine for
ii, u,sel,c., i the re-iicnce OF he subscriber.
Snmhilfy. Nv Z. 1913. u. b. u NASSEN.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
H. Hg AC wM u MJNH
= ! \ n g S

rfSUE SUBSCRIBER has been appointed agent,
Z ior Ire s.c e CONRAD MEYERS Gel
EBRATED PREMIUM Hn:E WOOD n
AMOS, at this ;iacr. These Pianos have plain.
massive and beau .l exterior ii i.h and, Tor depth
q i sweetness OF }onr. ond ,cg .nue Of wnIkman-
snip, ,Tr not sIfitass.d D. any N The Urtd States.
Tie folio" ng IL a recommendation tom CARL
lhtrs, c,.,bI4ied PeT:o iner, and himself man.
Niuc MAJ.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

An itenerant preacher ont west declares that
the -missr, when hs dies, and attempts TO fly up
Hesvsn, willhpd a bag of gold tied 10 every fea'
,hsl OF bis wines,the ".igs, or~hi;s viii siSk
k.nl 10 perdi,IoR
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

J. II. GaEra, the Reformed Gambler was
in Cincinnati, few days since, and announced
h;s intention Of going 10 Harrisburg TOR the Pur-
pose ofurging upon the Legislature Of Penn
syvana the passage ola law for the suppression
Of gambling, similar 10 that enacted by the lie.
gisla,ure OF Ohio.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

DEroruL.Tios or DrsreuE.-A correspondent
OF The Galena Gazette, writing from Dubuque,
says that some "i5oo person. left that place on
the 2s,h MI, TO attend the Legislature about 10
convene at Iowa city" Most Of those were ap'
plican,s for Office under the new Stale Govern.
ment. The only inhabitants ief, were two min.
listers, the clerk in the Land Office, the Postmas,
ter, few mechanics, one doctor. one grocer, one
music master, and the women and children.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

IsoryioUs AsD USEtuL INvssIio,.- .--Sarnuel
Lch;en,h1elcr of Liti=, Lancaster county, is
now exhibiting at She Exchange window
frame, 20 which mn oppara,us invented by him
is applied, which enables person f'om the in
side 10 place firmly in any poa,ion the outside
shutters or blinds, and 10 bolt md uuboll them
without raising the sash. The invention meets
the approval ui all who have examined u, and
It's general adoption will no doubt follow.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09
REMOVAL.

jon n. II. PUR RDf,
u ESPECrFUI.LY Informs bis fienls and
IL customers, that he has removed his stork Of
go) TO The Stnie House. On Market square, form.
erlv occupied by Mr.. VIM. Dewnrt, W here he will
be happy to serve his old customers and the pub
lie generally. ON as good terms, and st as low pri-
s,s as can be hiJ elsewhere.
large assortment of tirocer;es. Dy Goods,
and Z leensware. constantly on hand.
June 27h, lSi6.--lf.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

IN lie face of this settled public opinion. it
.oud seem clear lSal no D,mocToI eau be re
elected TO the Executive chair. hoa ever worthy
CT patriotic, and OF course 20 Governor can be
renominated by u Democratic Convention.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-09

June 2ith iSt3.