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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-12-22
Billy Whites Private Opinion,
OR, THE LODGE OF A LOAFER


Poor Billy White! He is, as he sagely
remarks, the 'wictim Of circumstances. -
Billy returned here the other day on the
steamer Fashion, from Vera Cruz, where
he had been employed as a mule-driyer.
He had dollar or two in his pocket, but
soon after his arrival he found that his last
picayune had been spent in groggery on
New Levee street, just above the steam
boat landing. Dragging himself out from
under a woodpile the next morning after
his debauch, he made his way to the place
where he had spent the last Of his dimes.
His hands trembled and his lips twitched
and quivered, and, indeed, to use his own
eloquent expression, che had the shakes
terribly upon him. He beckoned the bar
keeperaside in most mysterious manner,
as though he had something Of the utmost
Importance to communicate.
ssLook here, old feller," said Bill, in q
sort Of growing whisper, 81 want whis-
key toddy strong, with a leetle peppermint
and slight shake of the nutmeg into it.;
but aint got the first red cent to pay you
for it'' 80 -.
'sSee that sign there?" answered the bar
keeper, pointing to an ornamental piece Of
japanned tin on which was painted in
golden letters--s'Cash to-day andscredit to-
morrow" - ..
Billy gave a languishing look ut neigh
boring whiskey bottle, and running his
hands into his pantaloons pockets, he walk
ed slowly and sadly out Of the groggery
into the street. Luck, however, did not
desert Billy, for, while passing the corner
near the Triangle Buildings, cab broke
down. and the trunk Of the passenger inside
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The Fortunes Of an orphan.

The st. Louis Revellle soy the follow
ing ssower true'' sketch, relating to St.
Louis lady, we take from the New Or.
leans Delta. If the heroine be really a.
mong us, we sympathize with her early
fortunes, and rejoice in her eventual happi-
ness:- -. ~
ssIt was twenty years ago yesterday J!
The golden CLEANS Of the royal sun fell
with rich lustre on the yellow bosom of the
Mississippi. There were then not so ma
ny plantations in the vicinity of New Or
leans, and where now wave the long green
leaves of the sugar-cane, was then an al
most uncuItivated waste. The banks of
the river teemed with cotton wood trees,
and the long grey moss swung lazily in
the soft breeze Of autumn. The "Dirch-
Woed,'' a noble ship from Amsterdam,
slowly made her way up the river. She
had on board some forty or fifty immi-
grants, The old Germans in their long
tailed coats, decorated with many small
brass buttons, smoked their pipes compla-
Gently, and every now and then grunted
"yaw! yaw!!'' in assent or reply to some
question. The young girls displayed them
selves in their brightest kirtles and boddices,
and larded their hair in order to make it
smooth and bright. There was not one on
board that vessel who did not have thous-
and thoughts all melted into one as the ship
reached the levee. One thought, and his
memory travelled like lightning, of the lit
tie cottage on the banks of the Rhine, a.
round whose porch the honey.suckle grew,
and the bees hummed-singing as it were,
an insect song ofpraise to Heaven for its
bounty Then across the mirror of the
heart of the immigrant there came the
shadow of a sweet, pale face, with eyes
moist with tears, and lips as soft and GRIM
son as the leaves Of the moss-rose. That
stolid Switzer-he smoked his pipe in si-
lence-no one saw his tears, for they were
wept inwardly, and the eyes of his soul
looked upon the green borders of his own
blue Rhine, and the sweet face OF the pale,
fearful girl he left behind him. Standing
on the quarterback, there was woman
who seemed to be almost lost in thought.
She was poor and friendless, and had come
to the land of liberty to seek q long lost
brother. Ten years afterwards that poor
Dutch maiden was the wife of a member ol
Congress. --.-.t,.. --.. ....
| Now let's to the steerage cabin Of the
"Dirch- Woed.'' In miserable cot there
/ Law man who was dying. His wife stood
by him, and ever and anon bathed his tenn
pies with vinegar, and in her own language
whispered to him some words of comfort
! At the foot of the bed Of the dying man .
little girl, with bright blue eyes and faxer
hair, was playing with an apple that hat
been given to her by one of the cabin pas
|sengers. Unconscious of the situation o
her father, she toyed with her little present
and every now and then slig ht laugt
would escape her lips. Just as the vesse
touched the wharf of the First Municipality
the wife Of the dying man sat down by him
She thought that he had sunk into swee
slumber-that he would recover, and tina
in the "new country she would have hi
lstalwart arm and able Judgment to protec
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RAVENNA, OHIO, WEDls DAY, DEC. 22 1917

/ and but too successfully effected revenge
such as the cruelest mind conceives agains
its bittefest enemy" M
Antoine still remained silent, but the
kindling, almost exulting expression of his
| eye confirmed all Haima's surmises.
'sAntoine,'' he continued, with increas
ing emotion, shave merited this at your
hands? Have | given you cause for this
deadly reyenge?. Interest, if not gratitude,
might surely have secured your fidelity.
What was wanting to your comfort. and
happiness? Say, what could you wish for,
that you did nafpossess? . gzsa = &
aMy lbertyn' said the Africaa, in q
tone Of a1ingla pFide rand biz erasssss
"And did not grant you more than ev-
erything which liberty could have afforded
you?'' so
-sI was your slave!' and Antoine drew
up his tall and handsome form to its full
height, and clenched the manacles that
bound his hands as if he would crush the
iron chain in his grasp. -
"Wretched man." said his master, as a
conviction ofthe truth at last settled on his
mind; s'these, then, were your motivesl
But your own father and mother-your
nearest relations?" ...-.-...
"Had not poisoned them, I should my
self have been suspected.;'
"Good God!'' exclaimed the planter;
and this is the man had treated as my
own child, and to whom had con6ded all
| possessp' .. 5-..
ale was but part of your property"
said the slave with scornful smile. ...
"Do you feel no compunction, no re-
morse, for the multiplied and ungrateful
crimes you have committed?"
sNone."
s'Have ever given you the shadow of a
cause to complain of my conduct towards
you?''
"Never." --s
Antoine was forthwith conducted to pris.
on, tried and executed. He died TRANQUILITY.
Haima's fellow planters moralized on
the danger of eyincing partiality to q
slave, and babe their overseers double theil
yigilence ana increase their security; while
the philosopher and friend of Freedom
thence deduced, with greater reason, a
striking argument against slavery itself, be
its form and disguise what it may.
I have not related tale of fancy. !
had the above facts from French gentle
man who resided on the island at the time
they happened, who was personally &C,
quainted with M. Haima, and who had
seen the high-spirited misguided Antoine 70
the height of that favor and prosperity,
which could not weigh with him against
the name of SLAVE
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J sMISCELLAN n Y.
TIL e SLAV E.
n RoBKnr DALE OWEN.

sssslS e
. n ahe pleasant and fertile island Of Mar
Unique there lived about thirty years ago q
rich PLANTER named Monsieur Hanna
Possesssd of D princely fortune, gifted with
!! d polished address, and a mild and tilendty
character, he was one of the most popular
.snd influential colonists on the Island
.His plantations were numerous and flour
siUhinx. and. he was. the master OF many
hundred slaves, whom he usually treated
viii humanity and gentleness.
Ia one Of these he accorded the most
simplicit confidence. He had but to express
~ & 1Wi.h. and il was gratifed. His master
made him general oyerseer Of his property
81 and manage of his affairs, and Antione
smieht Sc seer, mounted on q superb charger,
yiih silver BIT and spurs, the adopted son,
81 sesnned. rather than The servant of the
.;applent planter. ,s..z -. ...s..szs.......
= Monsieur Hanna possessions consisted
;SssidsS his landed property and slaves, IN
slarae drayes Of mules and numerous neros
,of exen. He had been for long period
fartunate In his stock, which increased year
- year. At last mortality appeared a.
s.one his mules, and he lost considerable
ses,rn6er both of these and of oxen. A few
Of his negroes, too. died suooeniy, ana the
.n.tnra Of the disease which carried them
cd dia not appsar;to be understood.
yThe. next wear the mortality continued,
.,...a,.,ently with increasing virlience. Inc
ss .ssroa. d;ed in numbers, and among the
.srsss, the parents and relations d. o. nn'I,. rh.
.td.st. .nhvsicians on the island were con
.ss.,i..d md .averal of them gave it as theil
soninion that The mortality was caused pJ
s Ths third year il ragged to i frighfuf ex
slsnt. Men, women and children, as vel
- eattls Of every kind, died daily, until thi'
.mysterious calamity seemed to threaten M
s Hnima with The loss Of his entire property.
! sThssymptous Of poison were now TOO ,e' evl
dent 10 So mistaken. but who could have
gfponesiYed and executed so ..frightiul re
sRys aakaoTn and evsa unsuspeeted'
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.aas's But the lost one is not there;
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.AssE It locks up from every no"ery
asa Ard hsnnights dark SHADOWS nee''ns'
ssa Low thou bendest thee IN prayer :.
sss Ind Thy heart feels nearest heaven, Es
9 Thsn thy angel babe is there. = s.5 /
MID. h., IT, tbv noble brother.
ssssas :ss' - 80 ,,.,,v fo-ro thine eva,
- =. -. = -. - ,;nrer - .
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SO 50 4n 49, -. -. - se.o;r.d .hs.
.1e AaS.s. sns,,.~ @ asn - - r~sv dear. 3
sias Whsss protection ever Ger thee,
sss Hid thee from the cold worlds snssr-
zas Has he left thee here to struggle,
eS All unaided by thy way2 aa5 -
~ 7say, he still can guide and guard thee =
Still thy faltering steps can stay !: -
Still when danger hovers Ger thee,
80. He when danger is more near;
when in great thou'st none to pity: 49,
IS s He the sainted, marks each tear,
.,.,;.,. .x+;nou;.bed.
- :. ~ as... . ,..,, the, IN thy heart. ..-.
ssst,s;as ~ dsep1y. to thy being, 80, -.
All =. .,n.h;,. eouh impart7
-. -. 81. burning brighter
~. -. s.,t,a,.. i, Heaven:
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-09
From the IeT'mOnter.
UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE.

A public meeting of Relief Association, No
,. Of this order, was holden in this city. Oh
the 22d uli., agreeably 10 previous notice
Large delegations were present, by invita-
ton from 'Middlebury Association, No. !, >
and Parker AssociaiIon,N No. 3.''-TLe breih-
reu assembled nj the rooms of the association
aud AT 2 O'Clock, p. Al. formed in procession
wearing the badge of the order and procee-
ded 10 the NJ. E. Church. under the direction
of Bro. Mclaughlin. Marshal Of the State
Assembly of the United Brothers, OF Yer
mont, assisted by Bro. Fuller deputy mar
shall, and Young Asst Deputy marshal Of
the State Assembly Of the order.
Bro. B. Howe, President OF Stale Assem-
bIv, presided, assisted by Bro. r, l.. Fuller,
Presid't of Middlebury Association, No. II
The meeting was opened by prayer from the
Rev, r. F. Leavitt: aud singing by the choir
Bro. James NJ. SIade then delivered an able
and lucid address, credilab'c 10 the moral
claims OF The order, and apparently with Ugh
satisfaction 10 the audience. Mr. Slade spoke
al large upon the principles Of the order and
the objects for which it was established. The
entire address was ola high order, marked by
clear views, eloquent illustrations, and well
calculated 10 create favorable impression
upon the community. The choir of the
Congregational Church sung several tenn
perancc Odes, selected for the occasion, in a
manner highly gratifying TO the audience.
After The services, Bro. Mclaughlin ex-
tended an invitation TO the friends Of temper
ance TO join with the order in partaking OF a
supper al Bro Everesr's. The meeting was
then dismissed with the benediction. pro-
uounced by Rev. Mr.. Graves. The breth-
rem then returned in procession 10 their
rooms. from whence they adjourned TO sup
per, at O'Clock, at the "American." A
large number OF invited guests responded TO
the invitation of the Association and sat
down 10 a supper got up in Bro. Everest's
best style. After taking Of the good cheer
before Them, and invitation was extended by
the presiding officer, TO the brethren, and the
invited guests, for addresses or sentiments.
Their request was responded TO by several
gentlemen, and short and pithy addresses
were given, and sentiments offered, Among
the speakers were c. Tucker. Esq. E.
w. BiaisdeIl, Jr., Bros Slade, and Nc
Laughln. or the sentiments offered we
have only been able TO preserve the follow
ing:
BIZ p. c. Tucker, Esq. The memory OF
George WashingtoD;-the friend Of temper
ance. ofhis country, and of man.
BIZ Bro. !Slade. Relief Association, No.
,, may they be in deed, what they are in
name.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-09

THE QUEEN.-Tbc Correspondent Of the
Boston Atlas describes the show consequent
upon the opening of Parliament by the Queen
as unusually attractive. Every street, pas
sage, window and doorway, that commanded
even glimpse, distant or near, of the grand
procession from Buckingham Palace 10 the
Houses Of Parliament, was crowded with
welldressed persons. The assembly alto
sether was immense. When the eight well
known cream colored horses came proudly
along, with The State carriage. in " hich sat
the Queen. the people shouted and her Maj
esty bowed repeatedly to her people. The
Queen read the Roya! Speech. which had
been prepared for her by her Ministers, in
clear and loud tone Of voice. The interior of
the House of Lords was lighted, on account
of the thick fog and smoke out doors. The
lights impaired most brilliant effect, for the
Peeresses were covered with rich jewels.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-09
FROM THE ARMY.

II IS wItl, deep regret that We have receiv-
cd some confirmation Of the inhuman murder
Of Lieut.. Richey of Ohio by the Mexicans.
He was on his way from Monterey 10 Veto
ria. bearing dispatches from Gen. Srou 10
zen. Taylor, accompanied BY about ten ORA
goons. lie stopped at one of the small towns
on the route, and. leaving his detachment in
the suburbs, entered the town. There lie
WIS waylaid, lassoed. dragged out. and inhu-
manly cut TO pieces. A letter addressed TO
Washington by gentlemen in The army.
states that the ten Dragons escaped.
Another painful incident also reaches
Washington in the same letter MnOu :
capture Of Borlands command
We still trust that there may be some mis-
take or exagcraIi"n Of this report; hut it is
said in The Washington letter that they were
surprised by The Mexi:ans, without having a
sentinel. or any adequate precaulion Adopted
Sor the safety ofthe detachment. This would
inderI be mechanically well as repreben-
s;ble indiscrction Washington Union.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-09

By Bro. p. r. Young. Middlebury Aeso-
citation, No. 1.-the first born from the dead,
to the order Of United Brothers Of Temper
ance upon the soil of Vermont. II the OBJ
jecI which called her into existence as an
association, must fail for the want of proper
sympathy and support of the prolessej
friends Of temperance in our land (which
God forbid y may she be the last TO surren-
der the insignia o. the order. which has 10
her, already given so much credit.
By Bro. Mclaughlin. James M. Slads,
the speaker of the day,-In advocating the
cause of truth, may his tongue ever be as the
pen Of ready writer.
BIZ Bro. Young. Parker Association,
No. 3;-iheir rights (Wright's) and their
riches (Ricb's) how (Howe) can they main
tain the one and withhold the other.
By Bro. Hope, (Presiient.) The fair of
Addison County, may their fair be our fare,
and their fare The hes; OF fare.
By Bro Young. Green Mountain As
ISOLATION, No. 4."-May she remain firm TO
her principles, as the everlasting hills from
which she derives her name, and her cause
prove as fourishing as the evergreen which
crowns them.
we have left behind us;-pure as the flower
upon which the bee has never tapped its
wings; they cause US TO hope fol. happiness &
Heaven.
By Bro. s. Burroughs. The ladies may
the an united sisters be soon united 10 the
Brotherhood in due form.
By the same "A man and bear;-One
drank wafer and tie other drank rum; now
Judge We which drank the rum, The man or
the bear? And then Hu-r-r-ah for the
bear ~
The company separated at about nine o.
clock; in the greatest harmony. aed all see
med satisfied that during the lime of their
friendly intercourse they had enjoyed.
(Wthom the minglng of the exciting
bowl)
:Their feast Treason, and the flow of
s)ul."
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-09

ADULTERY, AND MURDER OF A HUSBAND.
1t is rumored in town, that Mr.. Dowden, a
Baptist clergyman, living in Spencer county
was MORALLY wounded. one night last week
by his own wife. The circumstances attend
ing the affair, according to the rumor, are,
that from several causes Mr.. ID. had been led
to suspect the fidelity and chastity of his wife.
He started off as his wife supposed on a
preaching tour of week or more but he re-
turned the next night. lighted candle and
went into his bed room, where he found d
man III bed with Mrs. Dowden. Mrs. d. i'm
mediately jumped out of bed, went to bu-
reau and got from drawer large butcher
knife. with which she stabbed her husband
three times in the stomach and bowels
~ounding him MORALLY. He made not the
least rerisiance-apparenty determined TO let
her who had so bssely betrayed bis honor and
destroyed his peace, also rid him oflife. -Shei-
by va. Ne,cS.
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MARRIED..

At Kalamazoo, Mich, Jan. LIST, by ia. b.
Stone,J. Adams Allen, A. b. M. ID. formerly
ofNIiddlebury W., to Miss Mary A. Marsh of
the former place
In this village, on the 4th inst. BY Rev.
II, w. Pearson, Mr.. LuMAN II. HENDRrcK,
10 Miss MELIsA NICHOLS all Of this place.
In Bridporr Feb 18th, by Rev. d. c.
Sunderland. Mr.. Homer B. Elldridge, 10
Miss Julia Norton. Of Addison VI.
In Maiden, Sunday, 14lh, by Rev. J. G.
Adams, Mr.. VIM. w. Russell, Esq, of Wa
tertown, 10 Miss Louisa Russell Of Nj.
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Adds UNITY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Managers and other officers ofths So
cieiy are requested TO meet at the Vermont
Hotel in MiddIebury on Wednesday, the 10Th
day Of March, at 10 O'Clock, A. M. 10 agree
on the place for holding the next annual Fair
of the Society, draw up list OF premiums,
and to make the necessary regulations con-
corning the same. and transact such other
business as may be deemed necessary.
The Managers it is expected. will be pre-
pared TO state the amount oil funds likely &c be
received from the several towns they repre-
sent, so that in the offer Of premiums the So
ciety may be enabled to keep within its
means SILAS H, JENlSON, President.
E. w, BLAIsDELL. Jr., Sec'y.
Vergeunes, Feb. 81 1917.
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FROM THE ARMY.
LATER FROM THE ARMY.
WAsEINoroN, March 2-1OP. NJ.

New-Orleans papers 10 the 23d ult inclu
eive, contain advices from Tampico 10 the
I3ih, Galveston the 11lh, BraZos The 10th anC
Vera Cruz the I'd. The Louisiana volun
teere, wrecked in the Ondiaka, are all safe
with the exception Of six, whom the Colone
was constrained to leave behind. No &C
ton occurred between the volunteers and the
Mexicans.
The Volunteers reached TamPco on The
atb inst. all in general good health, but very
much exhausted by forced marches. Seven
were abandoned a few miles from the flrsi
camn. unable 10 march, and il was found i'm
possible 10 carry them through the sand or
Iirters. One overlook the main body. The
others remained, hnd are probably well in the
hands of the Mexicans,
Con. Scott was hourly expected at Tam
pico.
The sickness of the troops al Tampico has
been exaggerated. Their health generally
was excellent. There are about 1000 men
eager for action but ignorant OF their imme-
diate destination. Ii is presumed Vera Cruz
will be the next point Of general operation
and they expected 10 leave Tampico in Feb
mary.
General Scott probably left Brazos on the
10Th, on board the steamer Massachusetts,
which was said TO be waiting for him. -Four
companies of Artillery under Smith and
Swartwout. and Lieutenants STRAIGHTFORWARD
Hinton, were acting as body guard 10 Scott.
Camp Palo has been discontinued
Gen. Worth and Staff were al The mouth
ofthe Rio Grande, waiting 10 embark. All
The troops were in motion. The 4ih and Sth
Infantry were on board; also the first regi-
memt of rifles, second dragons, Taylor'S light
artillery. Col Duncan's battery. A dctach-
mert ofreCrniIs were still ashore.
The roads between Camargo and Monte
" are almost impossible OH account Of rob-
heries The Ranchero. were gathering from
all quarters. They are expecting an attack
1T Matamoras The Plaza was fortified and
The city placed in stale of defence.
News of the capture of Borland, Gaines
and Clay is confirmed
At Vera Cruz General Valencia had been
relieved of command, and his place supplied
BY Gen Vazquez.
The Mexicans were convinced that Vera
Cruz would be The next point of attack. and
were busily engaged in Terrifying the passes
and roads 10 The City of Mexico,
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CAUSES OF TIE MEXICAN WAR

The responsibilities of the War with Mex
,c, begin 20 I've fcl;. Even before lis rermi
nation, distinguished Administration leaders
are parring in their disclaimers. Col. Ben
ron charges The war upon Mr.. Calhoun. who.
in reply, assumes that The War is as odIous
IS il was reckless.
Fhe debate in .he Senate, upon this qucs-
Ron. went clearly 10 prove. hat WAS asserted
by Wings aud denied by Loco Focos, in 1871
that the Annexation of Texas would involve
US IN War. Bot the Polk party. successors to
that of Tyler. .ook Texas, encountered with
Debt and War. And this ,Uus done for the
sake Of Siarery. twas a mode. rs the mis-
guided we're TOLD in mockery, of 'enlarging
the area Of Freedom,
Texas was Invited into tho Union byTyler.
rpsher aud Calhoun, for the express and
proclaimed purpose OF enlarging the bounda-
RES and establishing the supremacy ofSiave-
ry. We are. therefore, as we have maintain
ed from he beginning, in Il War which must
cost an hundred millions of treasure and riv
ELS Of blood. that Slavery may preserve its
'scendancy in the Government. All discus
SONS and developments will icud to lortify
This fact. And such. when all The facts are
developed.will be the judgement Of the Coun-
Try aud of the World.
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DIED.,

In Addison, on tho 9th ult, Horace Ell
mer son OF Dea. Chester Elmer, Of this
place, aged 20 years.
II New Haven, March 81, Mr.. Oliver p
Turner, Of the late firm of Davenport. Tur-
ner & Co, OF this place, aged % years.
In Cornwall, on the 9Th Of February, Mrs.
Betsey SiockwelI, widow Of the late Joshua
Stockwell, aged g..
In New Haven. on The 25Ill ult. Morris
Merton, only soh Of Andrew H. and WelIha
r. Mills, aged seven months, and nine
days.
''He took the cup Of life TO sip,
(For better twas 10 drain,)
He meekly put it from his liz,
And went TO sleep again."