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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

Few dreams of the imagination are ever
realized. He who gives himselfup to fancy
is like manled bya child, who tells him
of all the wonderful things that he will show
him in the garden ofthe world, and when
he comes to see the marvels, he finds them
but May blossoms, and briar roses, thai
(ade as soon as gathered, and leave a bunch
Of thorns in his hand. s.nsss. t. n n. i h.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

doubt; and that he.didit at the expensS of
his nvaricious propensities, is very trNe,
for the product of six scalps would Bhxe
brought forty-eight dollars at Niaghfh.
But it is'more natural to suppose hissd94
sire to,display the influence of bis iiac
actuated bim in performing tbs act az 4:
cy. and. to show the proves of his arpas.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10
Vainly the cordials came!

G5s"A smile is as the dew; whence it
riseth and how it cometh, must be known
ere its value can be appreciated. AS the
dew of the bituminous swamps of the ANA
IONS, pregnant with rank vegetation, is
infective and destructive to life, SO iseths
smile of the scared heart and guilty soul
poison to all around; but as the dew rising
from healthy soils is surcharged with quail.
ties favorable to life. so is the smile Of the
pure and good delightful to the observer"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10
MeanneSS and BeneVOlence.
ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTES.

ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTES.
The violent contrasts in tastes and appe-
tites in a large city, are not greater than
the difference in the wealth OF the people,
or in the more striking degrees Of meanness
'and benevolence by which they are some-
times distinguished. The following illus'
trative anecdotes, from correspondent Of
the New York Knickerbocker, are worthy
Of consideration:
Passing the other day (says hey by the
capacious sale-rooms Of that matchless
auctioneer, Thomas Bell, Esq, heard him
say, in his silvery tones, sW ha. shall have
for this, gentlemen?" holding up ut the
same time bed quilt which seemed newly
made. "Will any gentleman say five dol
lars ? 1t is richly worth ten; besides, it has
other claims upon your bids, gentleman. 1t
is brought here by an old revolutionary SOL
der, whose aged wife hopes by its sale to
obtain a little money to sustain the old pair
for few days in their struggle with decli-
ming years and iDfrmities. There was
not bid Of single cent for it in all that
crowd of buyers, most Of them inheriters Of
all the soil which the old man had poured
! out. his blood to.deHnd! 4 never wanted
/ FIVE dollars so much in my lille; but it didn't
happen 10 lie in my trowsers' pocket to pur-
chase the quilt; but Mr.. Bell, with ges-
ture and manner that did him honor, said,
I'N take it; I'H give ten dollars for it, to
glad the old soldiers heart, and the heart
Of his poor old wife, ifnobody else will, who
ought in gratitude to do it, And he hand
ed the old veteran, who made his way trem-
bllngly through the crowd to receive it, the
Lsum of len dollars. 1t ''blessed him una
4 ware" .m.e
f| Now let me give you contrasted picture:
That very morning was going by the auc-
| ton room Of that enterprising merchant,
Henry G. Leeds, Esq, in Wall street, and
was attracted for a moment to make one of
the great crowd inside. The auctioneer
was holding in his hand as | entered what
appeared to my unfeminine eyes as a very
homely shawl. "Two hundred dollars te
! .sturt it," were the first words | heard; "twe
hundred, two hundred and fifty, three hun
4 dred, three hundred and fifty" and so on
until it was finally stuck off at six hundred
and fifty dollars | glanced around ant
saw numbers Of "lovely women and brave
men," (brave, if we take into consideration
the attacks upon their purses, in short,
goodly portion Of the wealth and fashion o
. the town. Other articles of great valu
were next exposed, and struck off like tn
meanest piece of old furniture, to the high
est bidder. On inquiry, | found this to b
e. an every day matter at Mr.. Leeds rooms
and that the most expensive articles
i taste and vsrlu are daily offered for comPt
n n ttion to the choice company who assembl
q there. Now wonder whether any OF tho'
=. buyers would have purchased the old SC
i ders' bed Quilt? Guess not.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

O. Despots can only oppress an igno,
rant peoples; for intelligence will tolerate
no other ruler than itself. lgnorance Is
slaYish and naturally wears he chain. Il.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

Flights Of genius are sometimes like
those OF a paper kite. While we are ad-
miring its vast elevation, and gazing with
boyish wonder at its graceful soarings, il
often plunges into the mud, and becomes
an object Of derision and contempt.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10
THE DYING TEACHER.

By MISS M. Il. WENTW0RTHs OBJ.
On the red cheek where bloomed the rose Of health
And beauty smiled, and the high seal ofthought
And genius lels the records oftheir love,
Consumption's flush had lit its lurid dome
And gentle eyes. that bathed in seas of blue,
Weary of light, and dim with wakeful hours,
That came and Jagged like long funeral train,
In feversh dreams half closed theirxfringed lids
football and voice were hushed, and the street
sounds
Fell half subdued upon the sleeper's ear.
Far from sweet home, and in the haunts of life
The syren wove her spell. The hollow cough,
The painting breath, and strange mysterious
dreams; 1
yearning for home, mothers hand to pressa
The aching head, and smooth the restless couch:
Familiar sounds, and household words and
fiends-- "'" '.'
From the pale lips the wistful words escaped,
"Let:ne go home and dic!"
There was yearning love for the young hearts
That late had hung upon her words of lore.
Thanks for the gentle ministry of friends,
And lneekly then the half ethereal frame
Gathered its wasting energies, to reach
The blessed bourne-sweet home, New England
home; .es ban ssy. s'f
They gathered up her store of precious wealth
The sketch half finished, and the treasured
books
And closely wrapped the pilgrim to the tomb,
Shut out rude winds, or falling dews at night
| Aud ho,,oy,rI ;o,,rcavod op b.o,har ,,d fr;anl 4
| E." And death delayed
Till tho soft air of home had kissed her brow,
And early scenes brought back lighter pulse. !
9Tshat day voics was in her troubled dreams, q
Whispering of death. With boding hearts ofiIi
They gathered rolnd--a sad array--to watch n
Tho restless lips and catch the murmured sound
Mother, whose early love and late had been ;, 4
A guiding star to light her pilgrim.way.
J Father. whose blessing fell half choked by tears
Brother, who watched SO gently, gently there,--
Now for the farewell words--now for the grief.
p Death claims his own
'EIold me not here---here in this weary world,
Where every breath brings grief, and every fows
Writes on its petals, death! I've dreamed .
Heaven.
o, let me GO home 10 that radiant land. s
Yes, let me die while summers breath is warm.
) And flowers your pathway strew to my dar
grave" Ia ,.,.tt s
Fl t.R Vainly the cordials came! III
) In vain physicians tried how great their skill!
, Who conquer dealh2 His chill is here--his SCI
And ministry of grief-careful he bound
The silken lid nor ruthless, scattered blight
I Within the glossy hair, but wept his dews,
] And kissed away the breath from pallid lips
t But over all he left holy smile, 4s
Y So like the hush of peace-we marveled much
!, If death or glory triumphsd there.
: That night street sounds Jared on the mourner
= ears
And tho rude laugh OF passers TO and fro.
i Discordant broke the sacredness Of grief- Y
" But grieved no more the breathess sleeper the,
q Her soul had fed!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10
REPORT
FROM EHE COMMITTEE ON FoREiGN AT.
FAIRS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FROM EHE COMMITTEE ON FoRElGE sAF.
FAIRS OF THE HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES..
We lay before our readers the very in
teresting report which was yesterday pre-
sented to. the House Of Representatives by
Charles ]. Ingersoll. Wehasten to spread
it before the country. 1t relates to that por-
ton of the Presidents message of the 18th
inst. concerning the war with Mexico
1t is short, and confined to what appears
to be the only point in the animadversion
Of the Opposition-viz: the reputed wrong
ofthe President in ordering Gen. Taylor
to advance from Corpus Christi. Being
so very brief and comprehensive, and be-
ing so important in its bearings, it is hop
ed it will be perused by evaS1 reader, and
republished by all the newspapers, wheth-
er of city or country. We trust, at least
that the democratic newspapers will lay it
before their respective circles of readers.
We are satisfied, from the ability with
which it is penned, and the research which
it indicates, and the power which it exhib-
its, that it will, do great service in disspat
ing all prejudice and vindicating the truth. -
Washington Union, Feb. 25.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

sThis description is. not aggerateedd----
ecarce arriving at the acme Of its horrors -
The wife OF Tie Rev: Mr. Donlap, q Presby-
terrain Clergyman, was found dead, Ascalped,
and one Of ker arms suspended upouan apple
tree Mi. .1Inehey Mitchell, and his family
/ fed for ,thsfort bat in theirEfight the scalp-
ING kaifejwas upon them.i All except him
/ seIt were killed. He escaped BY hiding under
hedge fence, but unlhckily he renamed q y
fail y,ew II tho murder of his ssls ana child
len. No helping hand could he ofIss \. them y y.
III have moved d muscle we're almost certain
4 deeth. 4 His last child, only two years Old,
sssiag 4tho msnaci6g faces lef the iad,nns
aroinai him, fled to the civilized form Of
Tory, and casght, with its little arms, hls leg
end looked up into his lace, with I. an ar Q. o.
conf; deace. for protections But the brute
man cast the ehildSnff .as though u were q
reptile, ana ordered an Indian to despatch "
Which was done with d single blow Of sthef
tomnhawk. Sach acts slwers many --cccurrins
avery where. sa.' AZ Fs.ss ss 5p .,ssSil 4,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-03-10

A hypocrite pays tribute to God, that he
may imposeGon men. agFa
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-05-07

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-05-07

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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
NUMBER ~.

II was soon understood, that my husband
had reformed, and il was more generally be-
lIeved. because he was subject OF sueefs OF a
large number Of the deacon's customers. MY
husband used TO say. lei those laugh that are
wise and win. He was an excellent work
man, and business came 10 from all quarters.
He was soon able TO repay neighbor Johnson.
One evening farmer Johnson said 10 my
husband, that he thought that il would be well
for him to sign the temperance pledge, that he
did not advise il, when he FIRST began TO leave
off spirits, for he feared his strength might fail
him. but now" said he, "you have con
tlnued five months. without touchinga drop,
and il would be well for the cause that YOU
should sign the pledge" Friend Johnson"
said my husband, when n year has gone
safely by, will sign the pledge. For FIVE
months, instead OF the pledge, have in every
trial i,emptation--and drinking man knows
well the force and meaning OF these words;
have relied on this gold ring. to renew my
strength. and remind me Of my duty 10 God,
TO my wife. to my children. and to society," -
Whenever the struggle OF appetite cpnmepc-
ed, have often looked upon tins rings have
remembered that il was given, with The last
words and dying counsels Of an excellent
mother. TO my wife, who placed Il there; and
under the blessings Of Almighty God. il has
proved thus far the life boat Of drowning
man."
The year soon passed away and on the
very day twevemonihs, on which | had nut
that ring on my husbands finger. farmer
Johnson brought over the temperance book
We all sat down 10 the tea-table together AZ
ter supper was done, little Robert climbed up
and kissed his father, and turned 10 farmer
johnson, "Father," said he, ..has not smelt
like old Isaac the druken fiddler, once since
We lode home in your yellow wagon The
farmer opened his book and husband signed
The pledge Of the Society, and with tears in
his eyes, gave me back--ten thousand tines
more precious than ever--MY MOTHERS GOLD
RING
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
MIS- OLE IA A n z o
MY MOTHERS GOLD RING.


have one ofthe kindest husbands: he is a
carpenter BY trade, and our flock of little chill
dren has one Of the kndest fathers in the coun-
try. | was thought the luckiest girl 10 the par
ish, when G---T-- made me his wife.
thought so myself. Our wedding day, and
il was a happy one--was but an indifferent
sample OF those days of rational happiness and
uninterrupted harmony, which we were per-
mitted to enjoy together for the space Of six
years. And although for the last three years
Of our lives we have been as happy as we were
at the beginning il makes my heart sick to think
OF those long dark days and sad nights, that
came between, for two years of our union
We're years of misery. | well recollect the
first glass OF arden, spirits that my husband
ever drank. He had been at a grocery to pur
chase little tea and sugar for the family,
there were three cents coming TO him in
change; and unluckily the deacon. who keeps
the shop, had nothing but silver IN the till I;
and. as it was sharp frosty morning, he pur-
suaded my good man, to take his money S
worth Of rum, for it was just the price Of a
glass. He came home in wonderful spirits,
and told me he meant 10 have me and the
children better dressed, and as neighbor Bar.
ton talked of selling his horse and chaise, he
thought of buying them both and when
said TO him, George, we are dressed as well
as we can afford, and hope you will not
think OF horse and chase until we have paid
of the Squire's mortgage" he gave me a
harsh lock and bitter word.
never shall forget that day, for they were
the first he ever gave me in his life. When he
saw me shedding tears, and holding my apron
TO my face, he said he was sorry, and came
TO kiss me, and discovered he had been drin
king, and it grieved me TO the heart. In a
short time after. while was washing up the
breakfast things, heard our little Robert who
was only five years OLD CRYING bitterly and,
going to learn the cause, met him running
towards me with his face covered with blood
He SAID his father had taken him on his
knee, and was playing with him, but had gi-
ven him a blow Oh the face, only because he
had said, when he kissed him, "Dear papa,
you smell like old Isaac, the drunken fiddler"
My husband was very cross 10 us all through
the whole of that day; but the next morning.
though he said but little, he was evidently
ashamed and humbled and he went about his
work very industriously, and was particularly
kind TO little Robert. ] prayed constantly for
my good man, and that God would be plea
sed TO guide his heart Alright, and, more
than week having gone by, without simi-
lar occurrence, fialtered myself that he would
never do so again. But in very short time,
either the deacon was short Of change as be-
fore, or some tempting occasion presented il
self, which my husband could not resist, and
he returned home once more under the infu-
ence of liquor ! never shall forget the ex-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
COUNTING.

lawyer. whom we knew well, did his
counting of-hand. He had got good prac
tee and high reputation, as well for what
his noodle contained ofCoke and Blackstone.
as for being very eccentric chap in all his
dongs, and sayings. His eccentricity got
him into the notion il wasn't "n,eet that wo-
man should be Alone" and so ola delightful
summers eve, when the roses smiled and the
cowslips laughed, Sunday evening, too, mind
We, gentle reader, that
Delightful hour Of wi;ching love,
he caught up his hat and was seen ascending
the steps of the cottage beside the hill--where
uipped
A lovely damsel, bright and fair
She opened the door, as he politely asked, "is
the Chief Justice within ~ mo. SIR" said
the pretty ore, "but will be shortly" .'Ah.
that's no mauer,r said the Counsellor, as he
was eurtised within the door, ~ did not come
to see the father; my client is interested only
in Ihcsestimony Of the daughter. My client.
madam. owns the mansion you see from yen
der. and the pnh OF the suit is 10 ascertain il
you would have any objection 10 becoming its
mistress. III call next Sabbath evening for
yorr answer" "Why, sir, il won't be neces-
sary to suspend the smit. Think your clients
case is founded in Justice, and ! am sure he
will win his point without any special plead
ing; but as the father has been II wears upon
the bench, il would be decorous to see if his
opinion does not confirm mine" Certainly,
madam, said the lawyer, as the father entered
the apartment IL is needless to say that the
full court did not reverse the decision. and the
happy pair signed the bonds and went into
in four weeks from that night.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
Solemn Thought.

We see not, in this life, the end Of human
actions. Their influence never dies. In eve
ry widening circle il reaches beyond the grave.
Death removes us from this to an eternal
word-Time determines what shall, be oor
condition in that world. Every morning when
we go forth, we lay the Wondering hand on
our destiny, and every evening when we have
done, we have left deathess impression on
our character We touch not wire but vi
brates in eternity. Not voice but reports at
the throne of God. Let youth, especially,
think of these things, and lei every one remem-
Der, that IN this world, where character is in
its formation state, il is serious thing to think.
to speak, 10 act.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
ron THE LADI cs.

INDIAN Butter CAKEs.-A pint of rich
milk heated, piece OF butter the size OF
walnut, eight large table-spoonfuls of sifted
Indian meal, three table-spoonfuls Of sifted
wheat flour, three eggs. large tea-spoonful
Of salaretus, one OF SALT
Put the batter into the pint of milk, aud
warm il in saucepan; when scalding hot
have ready in pan, the Indian meal and
-four, well mixed together, and pour The milk
upon il. Stir il well, and thin il with pint
Of cold milk beat il until smoothed and free
from humps; have ready the eggs, beat Till
light, and stir them in, adding the salt and
salaratus, (being previously dissolved IN but
ter milky Bake the cakes on grIddle, and
butter them hot.
Snow BALLs.--Put a stew pan ofone quar-
ter full Of well washed rice; put to II tea
spoonful Of salt, aud fill it with water; let IL
boil until il absorbs all the water; dip some
small bowls in water; fill them with rice !.
press il lightly 10, so as 10 have the form OF
the cup; when a little cooled. turn them on
dish, and serve with sauce.
Butter and sugar melted together with lit-
lie nutmeg, or squeeze the juice OF a large ie-
rnon. rather less than half a pint Of molasses;
lei il boil to a syrup; add good bit ofbuter.
aud serve.
QUicK WkfFLEs.--Mx nour dnu coid
milk together to make thick batter. To a
quart Of The -four. put six beaten eggs, and
tea spoonful Of melted butter, and teaspoon:
full OF salt Some cooks add quarter OF a
pound Of sugar and half nutmeg. Bake
them Immediately.
RICE WAFrLEs.--Take tea cup and
halt OF boiled rce-warm it with a pint OF
milk, mix it smooth, then take ii from the Are
sur in pint of cold milk, and a tea-spoonful
of salt. Beat four eggs, and stir them in, to.
gether with sufficient -four to make thick bat
ter.
WArERY PorAroEs.--We every day hear
complaints about watery potatoes. Put into
the pc, piece Of lime as large as hens
egg and how waiery -soever the potatoes
NAV have been, when the water is poured of,
the potatoes will be perfectly dry and mealy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
TIM sADDEsT WHEN 7 SING.


You think ] have merry heart,
Because my songs are gay;
But oh! they all were taught to me
BY friends now far away.
The bird retains his silver note,
Though bondage chains his wing,
His song is not happy one;
Pm saddest when | sing.
Eeird them first in that sweet home
] never more shall see;
And now each song ofjoy has got
A plaintive tone for me.
Alas tits vain in winter time,
To mock the songs of spring;
Each note recalls some wither'd leaf;
Pm saddest when | sing.
OF all the friends used to love,
My harp remains alone,
Its mirthful voice still seems to be
An echo of my own;
My tears, when | bend over ii,
Will fall upon its string,
Yet those who hear me, little think,
Pm saddest when sing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
BOOKS! BOOKS

HNHE subscriber respectfully invites atten-
Il ton to his large and carefully selected as
sortment of
School and .nisceiiancO,ts Books.
which he offers at city prices. at the house
lately occupied by Mrs. Wolff as Boarding
House, and diagonally opposite Boak's Hote..
He also keeps on hand an extensive and
handsome supply of ST.ATTO.N.4RY
MAY 6, IS47. JAS. N. RIDDLE.
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w A N Il Il ID

DY the subscriber, hand either to card OF
Id spin in his Factory near Berkeley
Springs, Va. Constant employment and lib
eral wages win be given.
w. p. GIBBS.
July 8, 1879
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
r E AD HIS.

II HAVE embraced the opportunity, the
Il dull season affords, and visited the East
ern Market, where have purchased fresh
assortment of seasonable and desirable Goods,
which Twill sell very cheap. They consist
in part Of the following articles:
Ginghams, Bareges, Dress Silks, Laces,
Hosiery, Tweeds, Casimeres, Boots, Shoes,
&c. Also, low priced Loaf, Brown and
Crushed Sugar. All who desire good bar
gains will do we'll TO call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERT s. PENDLETON.
July Is, l847.
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VOLUME ASK
MARTINSBURG GAZETTE,
BY CHARLES II. LEWIS.

The ".uartfnsburg gazette, is published
sp1y Thursday Morning, IN Martinsb,rg,
Berkeley County. "a, at $500 year if paid
IN Gdrance, $3.50 If paid githm sir months
and $500 after The expiration Of sir months
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at The option Of The Editor.
Or entertainments miu be inserted at One
Dollar per square for three times, T,centy fire
Cents per square for ercry subsequent Insertion
er5- Military Advertisements ria be insert
ed at hoT price.
0ts- In all cases the number Of fines must be
marked on the MSS. on The advertisements sent
sciN be published until forbid, and charged ac-
cordngty.
l15~ "A liberal discount made to those tcl.o con-
tract to advertise by The year
CO. Adrertisers are erpected TO make payment
as soon as the time expires for ptich their ADDER
tisementS are inserted.
AGENTS.
CART. JOHN l.. PEYros, s,n,n,oa ",
Mr.. Ann. VENABLE, o'""0''' IT,