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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
The ADDle Girl.

Day. after day, with the regularity OF n
e,eck, girl Of IA shnbbily dressed and not
over clean, has brought apples for sale in
10 our office. .....
She was here half hour ago, and on go.
,sine out a .inoment since, We iound her
s.si i 81 Tie floor in the entry b.. n w.h'ow
losi in the pages of book which she wis
eagerly devour,ng. 'Where did you get
.ha, bookt We enquired. i bought it al
i stand sir .Whu, is it?' * Fairy look ,
We smiled and walked on; thinking longer
Of The incideu, ;liafi might nj first be sup
pesed. She is seading a Iatorinus life OF
poverty, compared with which all our Iii
Al, and troubles seem but small, and yet in
the mids, of labor, perhaps of deeper ankle
" than we,ever experienced. she pauses
and dreams her old dreams Of Fairy land,
which we in our boyhood, and our fathers,
and their, fathers, in young days, have rev.
elled in. Forgetting the sound of Wall
street, the war of cars and engines, she
reads funciful tales Of Ouphes and Spirits.
and on the floor Of our entry makes magic
circles for Queen Nab. " hal matters to
her tho exchange Of millions of money or
tho gigantic transactions Of the stree,!-
What if ships are laden and unloden, for
tune. made and tost2 What if newspapers
tire 10 be published; what if the prices o'
auction room disappoint the sellers, or cot
ton and grain have fallen, or :: steamer is
below with news Of wars and revolutions
She has no thought or care for all this
She is far removed from any effects o,
changes of the stock market; the storms
that shake thrones are in the atmosphere
she does no, aspire to: and the thunderboli.
which overturn nations, strive on mountain,
peaks too high to be heard or felt by her,
Her life is in the valley, yet she leaves it
and lives another life among the beauteou'
creations of fancy. ,-5---...-.s. -.
God has mnde none ofus too low to dream
and mono too high. The same book which
occupies that girls mind on the floor, has
once been tho companion of the hours oI
some wealthy child, as its gilded leaves ane
rich covers fnew stained and soiled,) indi
cate. The lounger in rich fautecil or or
q costly sofa, had the identical pleas
use, no more or less keenly, than this pool
render Of fanciful stories.
And what after all is The great difference
between us? We all dream dreams con
,isualIy, and our ambitions are too often
scoolboy fancies, that we forget not in "u
lives We grasp at bubble, which breaks
in our hnnds, we pursue ptIantoms that flN
before us and vanish only in the grave
yard!-Jour. Of Com.
b..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
Lewis CasS'S Character.

The following frank admissions and state
meats we cut from the New York Herald
on Independent Taylorish Press.
Lewis Cass, if he has received emolu-
ments from government, performed sufficient
services for them, in the same way as Gen.
laylor,and all others, have done before him.
With the exception Of Mr. Adams every one
OF the candidates has been in the service oil
the government, and has received monies
from the public treasury. With regard to
the private character Of Gen. Cass, we be-
lieye that even his enemies will acknowl.
edge that it is pure honorable and unspot-
ted. 1t can benefit no cause, ard least oi
all that of Gen. Taylor, to treat and write
of Gen. Cass as we would Of the veries
pickpocketup for trial before Recorder Scot
J at the next term Of the Sessions"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Mr.. c., who had by degrees be-
come so attached to his cup that he could
not comfortably go by eleven o'clock With
out his Sip of brandy, and who was yet
anxious to avoid the suspicion Of being an
habitual drinker, was in the habit Of daily
inveating some excuse to the bar-kecper
and these within hearing. He had used up
all sterotyped reasons, such as 'sli ght
pain a kind of sinking mot feeling right
&C., &c. One Saturday, at the usual hour,
he called for his brandy and water saving,
4 am extremely dry; Il am goiag to have
salt fish for dinner"
"a poor excuse was better than flone,' he
probably thought. - -KnickerbocEer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
The Scrupalous Landlady.

The following anecdote, which we hay
never seen in print, we heard related b.
Rev. Doctor --, President OF " est
ern college:
A celebrated Universalist preacher, wh
had been making good deal Of nose in
certain part of Ohio, was travelling, late il
the day, in n region Of country in whicl
his name was well known. At the clos'
Of day, he arrived at a country tavern
dismoun,ed from his horse, and entered th'
house. Here he was eonsolng himself TO
his latigae with the prospect OF taking biz
ease in the inn, when the lardlady entered
into conversation with him. When sbs
told her that his nnme was F, she
asked him if he knew F., the Unirer
salist preacher. -..-.-.s.-. - %.
4 am the samo F. said he.
You are that F. exclaimed she;
well you can't stay in this house-you
mus, 60
eBu,, my good madam, see how late il
is: and | am very much fatigued.
i can't help i'll won't encourage such
doings rs you're carrying on-s,art as
quick as possible ,
Slut, madam to turn me away now would
be crue:-where shall stay tonight
i don't know, But can't keep you here
so il's no use talking -.
Finding that he could effect nothing by
expos,ula,ion, the preacher. perhaps think
ing the lady mi CHI form an exception to
this general rule, mounted his horse, and
rode till he came 10 Il house whose owners
were not so scrupulous.
About year afterwards, he was trave!l-
ing in the same region, and roio up to The
house from which he had been SO uneere-
moniously elected. On this occasion, he
determined before dismounting, to ascer-
tain whether he would be permitted to stay
The landlady care out at his call and I'M
medialely recognized him
Madam, eau you accommodate me with
lodgings to-night!' said he.
You are -, the Universalist preach.
er, are you nol!'
Yes, madam, but | have changed my
opinions somewhat since saw you; on il.
ves,igating the matter more carefully,
havo come to the conclusion that just one
hundred s. forty four thousand will be lost.
The landlady assumed 4 thoughtful n,,i.
tude, then suddenly raising her head she
said:
'Well, I reckon you may come in
that's better than nothing
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
The fire Won't Burn,

Mr.. GREGG, one of the Indiana Whig
electors. in speech at Lawrenceburgh
lately, said:
"'lhe Wings here,nre cold-very-vEEy
COLD! They have no life; no animation
He would as soon think Of galvanizing q
dead body with an icicle, as to infuse life
into their hearts. They were torpid nj
oysters. But, says Mr.. Gregg, ! ough
not TO complain, for have been cold my
self. on account Of circumstances"
What an immense enthusiasm TAYLOR
nomination hos produced! What spon
taneous combustion!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Hear a Southern Whig.-The Natchez
Courier, a Taylor whig paper, closes an ar
ticle on the Presidential election as follows:
Zachary Taylor, Martin Van Buren and
Lewis Cass are candidates. Which is it
incumbent upon the South to choose! Shall
we choose the STAKEHOLDER, Zachary Taylor,
or Martin Van Bureu, the northern Demo-
cratic abolition candidate, or Lewis Cass
who, a few years since, got down on his
knees and prayed GOD TO ABOLISH
SLAVERY EVERY WHERE? The
choice is before you, fellow-citizens, and if
you do not select rightly you will lay up a
mighty store of evil which you or your
children will have to encounter"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
Saturday Night.
By DR.. BowRINe.

1904. By DR.. BoWR1EG.
fhs week Is past, its latest ray
Il vanished with tn: closing day,
And 'tis as far beyond our grasp
kssnow departed hoxrs to clasp,
Asts recall that moment bright,
When FIRST creation sprang to light.
The *csk is past! and has it brought
Some beams of sweet and soothing tho't?
And has it left some memory dear
OF heavenly raptures tasted here;
/. has not winged its fight IN vains
Although it ne'er return again.
And who would sigh for its return2
We are but pilgrims called to mourn;
And moments as they onward fcT,
Cut short the thread ofhuman woe,
And bring US nearer to the scenes
Where sorrows end and heaven begins.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

@ Gen. Cass, while governor of Mich
igan, ard Indian agent for the Government,
secured by friendly and bloodless treaty
with the Indians, nearly one hundred million
acres of land, worth at the lowest estimate
more than three hundred million dollars
OF this sum, Gen. Taylor has received about
one huAd:ed& tweaty-sevea thousand dollars
for fighting Indians ard Mexicans for forty
!eats-all the time being "man Of peace
according to the wings, so says the Boston
Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
DuTfRs OF DAILY L1rE.-It is ereat

DUTfRs OF DAILY LIrE.-It is great
misfortune that people SO commonly amuse
themselves with idle imaginary schemes,
how they would behave, and what they
would do were they in such situation.
They would be very good ard very exem-
plary were they very great very learned,
very wealthy, very retired, very old, and
the like. But they neglect the gift which
is in them, and the work which is appointed
for them, while they are thinking Of that
which is NOT. Alas! that mems thoughts
should be so taken up with dreams ard
reveries, how they would manage were they
in another station, while the chief wisdom
of life consists in the assidious discharge
of those duties which belong to their own
proper calling. - Tucker.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Hear them Jingle.-The New Bedford
(Mass.) Mercury, a leading whig paper, has
the following:
@Gen. Taylor is pledged MOTTO veto any
constitutional act Of Congress, and therefore
he will not veto the Wilmot Proviso."
The Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, of the
same State, and Speaker of the last Con-
gress, in a speech about the same time, said:
Il rejoice that Gen. Taylor, if he comes
into the Presidency, will be unplsdged upon
any issue ,chaterer."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

nFThe Louisville Journal, in com
menling OH Gen. cass' Nicholson letter
says:
"Wha.. then, has the southern slaveh"l-
der to expect from the election oil Cass'
According to his views. it is impossible
that anv Of the new territory can DO slave
territory"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
Re kind when you Can.

Be iiad xheh ron can, TO all Of earth's millions
Yoa meet IN your path iuthe Journey of life,
Bethe same, should you dwell in kingly pavilions,
Or dwell ina cottage-ihe same thing in life.
Be kindwhen you can, for to.suorrow may never
Come laden withsfeelings like those Of to-day,
But the on-rushing tide Of time, like river,
May bear them along to eternity's shore.
Be kind when yeu can! Docs it matter how often
The fount Of benevolence opens to youa
Will akindness tho small, the feelings not soften
Or lead . frail brother to virtue-to you2
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Nor FAD.-We like good hit, come
from what I"l.tical quarter may. Some
fellow pretehds to have received nm asr:
swer from ''Old Whiley," in which the old
citizen takes occasion 10 say that he is s.a
boss but not M ultra l''ss," aud that he is
willing I" run on any ground but Free
Soil. lie salsh he has never voted, but il
he gets IA chance, he would like to give
Old L rk a Iilt, and carry hi IA into Office.
Dispatch.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
C. Just imagine the test applied to

C. Just imagine the test applied to a
man seeking admission into the church.
Are you christian?
Yes, but not an "ultra" christian.
What do you meaa?
decline to give any pledges. s.-If I am
admitted to the church, it must he without
giving pledges Of any kind. .. ..
Is the e church which wants member
of this kind? Does the Wing party want
such a leader?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

GFBy one little heartless word unthink-
ingIy uttered, one may inAict deep and
lasting pain to the heart of the person to
whom it is addressed. Why, then, should
such word be uttered when kind one
may be given instead. If people would
but one moment reflect, they would change
the words they meant to utter, and thus
save a world Of sorrow.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

~An exchange says there have been
many definitions of n gentleman" but
the pretllest and most poetic is that given
by a girl in New York. "a gentleman,
said sic, sis human being, combining a
woman's tenderness with n mans courage
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

lF''ln the words of Washington, why
should we qhit our own to stand OH foreign
grouni." ~. Taylor.
'This will constitute m auxiliary force
Of nearly 5000 men, which will be required
TO prosecute the war with energy. and
earry it, AS IT SHOULD BE, INTO THE
ESEMys COUNTRY I I'aylor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

a Proposition.-Sl0 that no whig
can name States that Taylor will get which,
combined, give lis electoral votes. Who
dares to take it! Ii he cannot get lis cleo
toral votes, where is the use Of working for
him.-Detroit Free Press.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

An INGENIOUS TOPPER BIN old bruiser
was overheard the other d,y, advising a
youngster to get married, because then my
bny you'd have somebody topull of your
boots for you, when you 80 homo . little
obscure.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

SOCIETIES. are lots of societies
obou, these times. a young lady being
asked by n Woman's Right lady. If she
belonged 10 my society replied, ''Yes,
belong TO good society,""
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

70 fobacco costs the people OF the Uni
ted States $1,000 0.OC0 annually. OF this
sum- SIS, 100000 are diss,pa.ed in the smoke
Of Spanish segars.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Nrhe wings are discournged-it is
tw" days since faylnr has been elected
president on steamboat or by load ol
stage passengers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

Why saws that military qualification is
not sufficient title to the presidency?
Henry Clay?
Who says that Gen. Taylor has no other
qualification? e-
Daniel Webster.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

GA" ilIip"is editor, Speaking of n
bankrupt in that state, says he broke eve.
ry bank and Sabbath day that has been
in that state for the last five years.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
THANKSGIVING DAT.

Gov. Johnston has ISSUED proclana-
ton, and fixed upon Thursday. the 22d day
of November as day of general thanksgiv-
ing.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25
Che J)ortaee 5eutinel.
SAMUEL D. HARRIS, Ia, pr, r,.
RoswELL PATTERSON. ~

One year, payable within six months, $3.50
One year, payable after the expiration Of
six months and within the year, 2oO 2o
ons year, payable after itsexpiration; z,ao
r. paper viii be discontinued until sill ar
rearagas are paid, except at the option OF the
Publishers. - a5..f,,. 5f.-., Z. .a-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-10-25

NOBLE SENTIME>T+.-This is an agree-
able world after all. IF we would unIy
bring ourselves to look at the subjects that
surround us in their true light, we should
see beauty where we behold deiormity, AID
listen to harmony where We head moth
ing but discord. To be sure, there is a
great deal of vexation to meet; we cannot
sail upon clear coast forever; yet if we
preserve a calm e,e aid stead hand, we
can SO trim our sail and manage our
helm, as to avoid the quicksands and wealth
er the storm that threatens shipw,eck. We
are members of one great family; we are
travelling the same road, ard shall arrive at
the same gaol. We breathe the same air,
are subject to the same bounty, and we shall
lie down upon the bosom Of coEmon
mother. 1t is not becoming, then, that
brother should hate brother; it is not prop
er tLat friend should deceive ftieLd; it is
not right that neishbor should i'Jme neigh
bor. We pity that man who La, bors en-
nifty against his fellow; he loses Lalf the
/ enjoy ment Of life; he embitters his own ex-
istenee. Let US tear from .ur e, es tie col
ored medium that invests every object with
the green hue of jealousy and suspicion
turn deaf ear to scandal, and b.ea,he ths
spirit of charity from our hearts.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21
FIRST Transit over the Cataract.

A correspondent Of the N. Y. Courier and
Inquirer under date Of the 18th inst, thus
says concerning the bridge now constructing
over Niagara;-
The work is begun, and the first crossing
has been made. lam fortunately enabled to
send TO the Courier some thrilling facts con-
nected with this journey, such as no man in
the New World ever before made.
81 raised, (says the distinguished Eugi-
neer.) my first little wire cable on Saturday,
and anchored it securely both in Canada and
New York. Today, March l3,) | tighten
ed itup, and suspended below it an iron bask-
ct, whica | had caused 10 be prepared for The
purpose, and which is attached TO pulleys
about the cable.
"On this little machine ! crossed over to
Canada, exchanged salutations with our
friends there, and returned again all in fifteen
minutes. The wind was high, and the wealth
er cold, but yet the little trip. was very inte-
resting TO me-up as | was two hundred and
forty feet above the rapid, and viewing as |
did from the centre Of the river, one of the
most sublime prospects which nature has
prepared on this earth of ours.
"Tlie machinery did not work as smooth
ly as | wished, but in the course Of this week
| will have it so adjusted that anybody may
cross in safety"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21
Thank YOU. Sir.

Come, Charles, my son. said Deacon
Allswotthy, take one of these turkeys and
carry ii up to parson Moody for Thanksglv-
ing
mo, father, | don't do that again, I tell
YOU
What do ] hear now, Charles These
five and twenty years | have sent the parson
a turkey, and Joe los carried them, and Tom,
and Jerry, and you-without ever refusing
before. What's the matter now =
why, father, he never thanks Inc for
bringing it to him; besides, he took the TO
task awhile ago, because | started out Of NEE.
ting too soon"
well, son, you know it is the custom for
the minister to 20 out before any Of the con-
gregation starts; this is done as a mark Of
respect
respect or not, he's nothing but a man,
and as for creeping for him, | won't do it,
'Well, let it all pass, and carry him the
turkey and if he don't thank you for ii, ]
will
Charles shouldered the fowl, and in a short
time was at the house of the minister, who
was seated in the patlor surrounded by IA
number Of friends, who had come to pass
Thanksgiving with him. The lad entered
without knocking, and bringing the turkey
upon his shoulder heavily upon the table,
said, Mr.. Moody, there's a turkey for you {;
if yon WANT it, you may have it if you don't,
III carry it back again.'
Il shall be very glad Of it, said the minis
ter; but | think you might learn a little
manners. Charles, can't you DO an errand
better =
How would you have do it?' said Charles.
Sit down in my chair said the parson,
kaAl / ,agll l.. -
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21

to this error than in any thing else. A man
gets offended about something - perhaps,
through some error Of the clerk, his bill is
sent to him after ii has been paid or, through
the neglect of a carrier, or the purIoining pro-
pensities Of news-vending lads, his paper fails
a few times, and in high indignation he or
ders a discontinuance. After that he is
firmly convinced that the paper must 90
down and if he happen to meet with it a few
months alierward by accident, will very like
ly say
Why, is this thing alive YETI thought
it had stopped long ago.
So the world moves on. People are prone
to think that what they smile on lives, and
what they frown upon is blighted, and must
die,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21
God Save the Plough.

See how tIe shining share
Maketh earth's bosom fair,
Growing her brow!
Bread in its furrow springs,
Health and repose it brings,
Treasures unknown to Kings
God save the Plough
Look 10 the warriors blade,
While DER the tented glade,
Hate breaihes his Vows:
Strife its unsheathing wakes,
Love at its lightning quakes,
Weeping and woe it makes
God save the Plough.
Ships DER the deep may ride,
Storms wreck their banne.'d pride,
Waves whelm their prow;
But the well-loaded vain,
Gamers the golden grain,
Gladening the household train
God save the Plough.
Who are the truly great!
Minions OF pomp and state,
Where the crowd bow!
Give US hard hands and free,
Culturers Of field and tree,
Beat friends of Liberty
God save The Plough,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21
Agents for the Bugle.''
OHIO.

New Garden; David l.. Galbreath, and T
+. Nickers.
CJlumbiana /; Lot Holmes.
Cool Springs; Mahlon Irwin.
Berlin Jacob II. Barnes.
Marlboro; DR.. X. G.. Thomas.
Garfield John Wetmore.
Lowellville; John Bissell.
Youngstown; J. $. Johnson, and VIM
]. Bright.
New Lyme; Marsena Miller.
Selma; Thomas Swayne.
S%pringboro; Ira Thomas.
Harveysburg; V. Nicholson.
Oakland; Elizabeth Brooke.
Chagrin Falls S. Dickinson.
Columbus; W. w. Pollard.
Georgetown; Ruth Cope.
Bundysburg; Alex. Glenn.
Pennington; Willard Curtis.
Ohio City r. B. Dennis.
Newton Falls; DR.. Homer Earle.
Ravenna Joseph Carroll.
Hannah T. Thomas; Wilkesville.
Southington; Caleb Greene.
Mt. Union; Joseph Barnady.
Malta VIM. Cope.
Richfeld; Jerome Hurlburt, Elijah Poor
Lodi DR.. Sill.
Chester X Roads; II. w. Curtis.
gainesville F. McGrew.
Franklin Mills Isaac Russell.
Granger; l.. Hill.
Hartford G. w. Bushnell.
Garrettsville; A. Joiner.
Andover; A. G. Garlick and J. F. Whit
more.
Achor Town; A. G.. Richardson.
INDIANA.
Winchester; Clarkson Pucket.
Economy Ira c. Maulsby.
Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh II. Vashon.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-04-21

The fulness of liie-a healthful, powerful
feeling Of existence-stands in need OF q GER
tain melancholy to deepen the sense OF plea
sure.-TTech.