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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
A True Hearted Irish Soldiers Return

The cordial reception extended to those
brave men who have lately returned from
Mexico, after fighting the battles, of their
country there, and achieving conquests un-
surpassed in lustre by ancient or modern
vicories, proves that republicans appreci-
ate and reward patriotism and bravery with
as liberal hand. Marrow partizan pur-
poses ma y attempt to dim the brilliancy of
acts destined to shine through all ages
fanaticism may deny q just tribute to that
noble feeling Of self-sacrifce which intre-
pidity inspires in maintaining nations
honor--but the great Heart of the land of
Liberty will give vent to its admiration of
its gallant defenders and reward them with
its ardent love and overflowing gratitude.
The following remarks of Gen. Shields
were made in reply to complimentary
address at Alabama:
am deeply sensible, am proud, of the
high honor that has been conferred upon
me by a proud, noble, gallant people. |
am received here by the legislature Of Ala
bama, not Us a mere adventurer; but,
might almost say, as if were the idol of
the stale. | cannot find words sufficiently
strong 10 expressdhe state Of my feelings
sii5s,s sapon shs present occasion Il vas remark
Jed by my eloquent friend that am an l.
rishman. That very fact is, in itself, a
great lesson to the world. 1t is an evidence
OF the superiority Of our government, under
which there is no distinction, but that which
may arise from merit. Irishmen have
foug ght for England, and their blood has
served to fertalize the laurels that make
upr the wreath Of her national glory. Yet,
she never has conferred benefits upon their
country. Would it not be hard, then, it
Irishmen would not fight for glorious free
America, to whom they are SO much in
debted? For my part, was truly glad
that had on opportunity of showing amid
the dangers Of the battlefield, my gratitude
for the treatment my country has received
from the noble, generous hearted people ol
America, and though hitherto unknown a.
mong you, you have received me, on my
return as an American general.
have suffered much, but the reception
which have this day met is sufficient to
repay me all that | may have suffered
Nay, much as have suffered,
would be willing to suffer the same agair
for similar reception. Your kindness tt
me will have the effect of making me
henceforward, more devoted, if possible, t,
the glorious flag that belongs to SO brave
SO generous, SO magnanimous people,"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
John Davis, Dream.
ast. Peter stood at the celestial gate"
TVisson of Judgment.

#hast Peter stood at the celestial gate"
[Visaon of Judgment
The immortal Capt. Fred. Wheeler, Of
the. lake line, the merely mortal Wilson. OF
che Chicago Journal, and several others,
are Of opinion that Chicago is not only a
place, but that It is some place! that it is
downright actuality, having houses and ho-
tells; and churches, and bar-rooms, and side
walks, and bustles, and all that sort OF shin
Cling! Now we have travelled ourselves,
: and we must say that we have vague idea
s of sounding in such vicinity, aiso;-but
then we are among the moderns--the pres.
: snt day entities and Mr.. Davis, concern
ing whom we are about to tell a veritable
) and yeracious story, had the start of US by
ssoIlfel wears, as all the world knows, is e.
noueh to mature a town in the west.
~! w ell. Just about then-neyer mind when
t.-- Mr. Davis was travelling eastward from
-fsths Illinois river-and that's the way we
> know that il was ssshonest John Davis, be-
cause eyery body knows that, when on his
.;efeturri 70 Boston from his canal visits, he
Invariably went eastward via Chicago.
o Well when on his return that tune he was
.kfakens very siek-at that other house on
che corner, and his name was on the reg
8 is,er plair M r Dayis--and who cared if
nlain Mr.. Davis lived or died?--and conse-
auently he was left to get along as well as
he could by himself -plain Mr.. Davis was.
Five or. three days over. and plain Mr.. Da'
assis was getting palmer, when what
alshould arrive but letter addressed to
'3aths Honorable John Davis; and then, per-
Z hans. the Illnois canal didn I rise I'D and
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
J. w. GRAY, Secretary.

After man is radically and thorough
ly in love with metallic currency, what
is he to do to manifest himself ''sentimen-
tally?"
Is he to walk at midnight hour by the
stars cold beams, and show his affection
by abducting the ''metallic currency?" Or,
is he to sit, and by the light of the moon,
and in Byronic style, write Sonnets to the
s'Metallic Currency?"-Cin. Chren.
Either mode will do neighbor, and be
more harmless, than the explosion of ''sen'
timental'' banks, and their worthless shin.
plasters, whose promises to pay are as emp
ty as the apple of Sodom. There is sen.
timent and music in the ring Of ''min
Drop" and but little poetry in the touch OF
greasy bank note.-Cin. Eng.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
PhrenOlogy.

~ Combativeness-Coming the ''science"
over lamp post, of dark night.
Philoprogenltiveness.-Whip every
body's child but your own.
Calculation.-Prognos:icating the re-
suit of the next election.
Tune.-Grinding an organ with two
pipes and half.
Inquisitivenes. Looking over an editors
shoulder while he is writing.
Benevolence.-Paying six cents for TO-
days paper and begging six Or seven back
numbers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

o. An old gentleman undertook to lee
ture volunteer on the character of the
war with Mexico: he called it war against
God. The volunteer reminded him that
our arms had always been successful; that
God certainly did not fight for Mexico
The old man was rather at fault; but at
length he stamered out, 'Well it does seem
that Providence aids our country, 'right o. OF
wreng.'"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

SOMETHING SHockING.-Within few
davs mast. we have received from sub
scriber residing in q western county of this
state, a letter enclosing twenty dollars be-
ing in payment Of his subscription TO the
Ohio Patriot for the last eight years. Such
occurrences although opt to shock the nerv-
Gus system, generally find printers prepar.
ed to meet them with becoming fortitnde.-
o. Patriot. $50 So 5ss s5s9 oi s'oo
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

The ladies Of Charleston. S. c., have
presented to Gen Shields, for the support
of his wounded arm, sling made of deep
blue satin, on which is embroidered in gold
cord, q Palmetto tree, surrounded with n
golden wreath of shamrock, with the motto
|-"Jasper sustained the Palmetto-the Pal.
metto will sustain Shields -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

~ We suspect the wag of Porter
of the Spirit of the Times is the author
of the following conundrum. 1t is an at
rocious piece Of levity and we hope no
body will smile at IT:
Why is dogs tail like the heart of {
tree? 5@''s b
Because it is farthest from the bark!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
From the Ohio Statesman, January II.
p Editorial Convention.

DV request, the OoinOcfatlc EultoTS, i'll
attendance as delegates from different parts
of the state, assembled in Convention at the
American House, January 10Th; and ap-
pointed SAMUEL MEDARY, President, and
! ). W. Gray, Secretary. vs..
| The President stated the objects of the
Convention; after which, w. Gray, Mat.
thias Martin, H. Beard, s. w. Halsey, and
VIM. Mungen were appointed committee
to report to the Convention the names oi
all the democratic papers in the state, and
the names ofstheir respective Editors.--
Also. - - kFpan, w. A. Hunter, aud
J. B. Buttles were appointed a committee
to present resolutions for the consideration
of the Convention. g 50 ,efs st.. -
|. Several resolutions were submitted and
referred to the committee on resolutions.
Addresses were made by Messrs. Beard,
Robinson, Blair, Gill, Halsey, and Buttles;
when the Convention took a: recess for
three hours. a.- l.
The Convention re.assembled, and the
committee on resolutions made the fol
! lowing report:
/. Resolved, That we will most cheer
fully and uni,edly support the issues this
day made by the Democratic State Con
vention, in pursuance with the views OF the
democracy of the state, and will continue
to battle for these principles until democra'
cy is triumphant.
2. Resolved, That we hail with JOY
the healing of difficulties and the union in
sentiment among the editorial fraternity
and the democracy Of the state; and thai
we will unitedly contend for the glorious
principles of democracy, forgetting all diff
ferences which for time have threatened
the harmony and union of the party.
3. Resolved, That we are determined
to continue our warfare upon the banks
and all chartered privileges, SO long as the
last remnant Of the one, or vestige OF the
other exists in our state.
| 4. Resolved, That we look with the
utmost contempt upon the procedure oi
that notable federalist, John Woods, Audi.
tor of the State of Ohio, in issuing circu-
lars to tf.e Auditors in democratic counties,
instructing them, in violatiou of law, to
sell out their county printing to the lowest
| bidder, and at the same time withholding
said circulars from the Auditors of Wh,g
Counties; or, if sent, no attention was paid
to them; and it is hoped that democratic
Auditors throughout Ohio will treat all
circulars emanating from this tyrant of a
Ismae Auadltof sasstnf' which shay
deserve.
5. Resolved, That committee of three
be appointed by the Chairman of this meet.
ing, to memorable Congress for such a
modification of the postage law as to allow
the transportation Of newspapers free ol
postage for the distance of thirty miles from
the place of publication.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed under the above resolution: Smith, o
Brown; Hunter, of Ashland; and Gill, o.
Guernsey. 81
After a free and frank interchange oil
opinion OIL the various topics presented fol
its consideration, the Convention adjourned
with the most cordial good feeling.
~ S. MEDARY, Chairman.
J. w. GRAY, Secretary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
PO.. ..ET R X.; y;
MY. MO TH Err.

MY. MO THEIR =
My,sainted mother! thou hast bade s.,
This earth . long good night; aas.jsz
And changed thy garb Of sadness here
= For ons Of fadeless light!
Imagination often brings .ss....
~ Thy features mild and fair ~ ;.
But beautiful as they were once s. ;
satH ow loyelier in yon spherel !.
2 The flowers have bloom'd and died full oft,
% :, As1eayes upon the tree
And many suns have rose and set
. Since thou vert last with me;
But still / can indulge the thought
That thou art near me yet,
: To hush the murmur. on. my lips,
!, To calm my vain regret! s.ll.-.
Sweet mother! remember well
IS How insthy doting joy,
Thou weuldst enfold me to thy breast,
And bless thy little boy;
And DER my cheek would softly fall
Tears Of maternal love, =
And ON the bud untimely child
az The dew floats from above.
And remember, too, when oft
Within thine arms lay;
1sobb'd the pray'r that death would frss
Take me, Thy child, away!
wept to think of losing thee,
And sooner would have gone
To rest beneath the cAurchyard tree,
Than be an orphan lene!
And thou wouldst soothe me, blessed one,
With gentle word and look,
5 Until the torrent of my grief
ses Became ripping brook;
sc And then thou hadst some holy hymn
8 TO lull me to repose;
Until the tears would leave mine eyes,
8 And sleep their lids would close!
|. And when the hour ofsicknes
4s.g Thy ministsring hand
Woaaa lamp anew the flame
That snloulder'd on the brand.
! And then o. heavily smile would come
Upon my care-worn brow,
And thou wouIdst mark with watchful glance
- The spreading ofthe bought
But ere the branch, like hope, had borne
! Its trembling leaves Of green,
a ven was Ger its freshness thrown,
l242 A shadow went between!
Ny mother! thou vert called above
To death thy form was given;
But thy meek spirit soar'd on high,
To rest its wings in heavenl
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

GF Any person of.good moral charac-
ter, although not admitted and licensed as
an attorney may now practice in the courts
Of New York. The only distinction be-
tween such practitioner and one regular
lily licensed, is that the former must show .
special power Of attorney in each case.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

O. Mexican Generals dress we'll if they
do not fight bravely. General Valencia's
full uniform is said to be worth SEC. 900
being loaded with gold and diamond.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

, The cost of bringing to the seat OF
government the votes for President and
Viee President ia the round sum of fssls, 600
/, might be done for $500. ss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26
!, dl)e portage 5entil,el.
yAnfUHLD. HARRIS, JR.. D.,,,a -. !,
ROsWELL BATTERsON. J

One year, payable within six months, si,5f
One year, payable after the expiration of
= AZ nnenahs and within the year, 81 2,0(
One year, payable after its expiration, 't{ 2s5'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

A. o. P. NICHOLSON, Esq, Nashville,
Tenn, e---. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-26

$ r.x.No paper win be discontinued until all ar
re.rages are paid except at the option Of the Pub
fishers. s...,s.,s-rss.,.. -. !. ....<#
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
SOCIAL FEEDING,

We heartily agree with DR.. Jarvis, in
his Practical Physiology, for schools, when
he says: "The eating hour is the time to
cultivate the social nature. This harmon.
izcs we'll with the lively flow Of spirits tina,
aids tho digestive process. 1t Is better,
therefore, no, to eat alone, nor even IN ST.
lcnce. The solemn stiffness that re,gns
over the table Of some families, the IN
broken quic,ncss which stern but m's'a-
ken discipline imposes upon some children,
are at variance with the best interests OF
the time. They lay weight upon the
hrain, n burden upon the spirit, and pre-
vent tha, quickening which social cheer
lulncss would have given to the stomach.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
Mr.. mAEisoN.s PArERs.

The Bill TO authorize the purchase Of
the Manuscript papers Of the late james
Madisen-,he sum to DO gwen for them
s25 ,O00--passed The Senate on The 31ih
ult., by the following vote, (oeithcr Of the
Virginia Senators being present y
Yrss-Messrs. Badger, Bsgby, Baldwin,
Bell, BerSien. Butler, Clarke, Clayton, corwin,
criitendcn. Douglass. foote. Greene, Johnson
OF Maryland. Johnson Of La. Mangnm. Phelps,
SEWER. Sturgeon, upham. Webster. Yulee--22
MARS --Messrs A,cbison. Athertou, Breese,
Calhoun, Cas-, Davis Of Mississippi, Dickinson.
Dix, Felch. Hale, lufuey. undcfw God, West
colt-l3."
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
List of Letters
ID EMAINING in the Pos, Office al Charlotte,
Ro on the lst of January, ls45.

Re on the Isl of January. ls45.
AVN. Adison and VIM johnson, Joel Alex-
ander, John w. Anton, w lillian Anderson, John
ID. Adams.
BIS. NJ Bosz 2. VIM. Black 2, silton Black,
Mrs Araminta Barry, Oscar Boneard.
C-Joteph C. Caps, Richard Coz. Mrs. Matgt
Cook, Mrs. Ann Campbell, ID. Coleman, Mrs NJ.
d. Cook, George l.. Cox. Mrs. Martha a. Cald.
well, Thomas u. Caps, Rev. II. ID. Cunningham.
D-John 5. Davis, Andrew Dunn, L. c. DAVID
son. John w. Dssharer. Robert A. Davis.
E-W. Evans, Montgomery Evins, Mathew
Edwards.
G-Mathis Gibson, John Gsmewell.
H-James Hariy, Miss Margt. A. Ilclbfooks
Mrs d. Hend rson, Mrs. Mary A. Henderson
John Beweti, J. J. Hayden, Elan liunter, Tho
mas Hodge, John Hutson, Miss Ann L. Hart,
Jane Houston, Miss Nancy Henderson, Miss So
phie Hunter, Mrs. Eliza fiohns
Thomas +. Johnston.
k-William Kerr, Jas. NJ Kerr. Jas. Kelly 3.
L-George Locks God, Miss Sarah Lucky, C..
W. Lamotie.
M-Jamcs Mason, Moses Martin 2, Mrs Mary
McCombs, Jim Morgan. Mrs. Nancy McLu'e,
Mrs. Margt McGinnis, c. Thomas Mason. WIN.
W. McCrea.
N--iiopkins Noen.
O-Jcrry OLeary.
P-1honas Price 2, Leonard Pried, Mi. Sa-
rah J. Parks, Geo. ID. Pllkin, John w Potts, Ira
Parks.
Q-Cyrus Query.
R-Dr Jos. W. Ross, David Robson, John
Robinson.
S-Mrs jane Spears. Daniel Simmons, Asa
Stephens, Cassrll g. Steward, VIM. Simmons, b.
C. Steward, Joseph Smith James w. Scott, Sam
uel Slandlan.
T--James g. Terrence. Charles Tailor, AMI
c. Thompson, Mrs. Torrence.
W-Thos c. Woods. Miss Mary A. Walls,
Mrs. Jane c. VI. Wellington, Calvin Weir, Pat
rick A. Wea,hcrford WIN. A. Wilhe.spoon, Miss
Mary J. Wilson, Jesse Watts.
ar ALEX REATY u W.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
YANKEE LlBERALITy.

movement, is now making IN Boston
for the establishment, Of a public library,
which shall be free 10 the use OF all her
citizens. Oac gentleman offered one thou.
sand dollars, another FIVE thousand dol.
lars, &c. Donations ri books have been
made. The Common Council have agreed
10 provide the necessary accommodal ons
as soon us thirty thousand dollars are
raised. This is the usual style OF yankee
liberali,y. - Richmond Republican,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
now TO SECURE SHORT spEEcnE,

HOW TO SECURE SHORT SPEECHES.
We fad. from the repor, OF the enter
tnftatnmcnl gwen to Mr.. Golden IL Ham
burg, on the ith November, that /, is the
German fashion TO give the toas,s and
hear the speeches during dinner. OF
course, when a man is called TO his Icgs to
make speech, with his appetite unappeas.
81 YOU have tole,ahle security that he won,
like Dosberry, nilict all his "led,ousness'
upon you, hu, will resume his seat " {and
his dlnnerl as soon as he conveniently can
adoption Of dinner parties ~ Engand. =
L1dy's .Newspiper.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
Gnnn8.

ever kent in this place either for wholesale or re-
tail. We would ask those wishing 10 purchase
TO call and examine our prices before psrchasing
as we arc determined 10 sell al very reduced pri.
ces, either for CASH or to punctual dealers. A.
mong our assortment we will mention e Of the
leading articles for Cash and every thing else
priced accordingly:
Sugar | lbs Gr 81
Coffee ] lbs for 81
Molasses 40 cents per gallon
Nails cents per ID
Iron. hammered. 3 cts PER 10
do rolled do
Sail 81 per bnshcl sack 81 rs
Baggiug lG TOGO
Czsiings3 cents per ID.
SoaI Leather ! to %
Negro Shoes so cents to 81
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
CALIFORNIA.

The Detroit Daily Advertiser has beer
permitted 10 publish private letter from
gentleman OF that city, who went out 10
California 10 Col. Stevcnson's New. York
Regiment. The writer says, ameng other
things:
II have been in California since April
IS, ls47 have seen but little OF the coun.
try yscif, but have convcTsed much with
various pc rsons, some of whom have visI.
led every part OF it, and can confidently
assert, and do assert, that Calilornia, taken
altogether, is a most miserable God.lOr-
saken Country, the Jumping.oif place, TIT
only for Mormons, Millerites, aud Mono.
manIucs. IL has been most nagranily
misrepreseDied-mo-l yilainously belied.
The climate, i: healthy, which is uHques-
iIonable, is excessively disagreeable about
here, on account of the violent winds aud
toes. The fog is often SO Leavy that wa
ter drips from the roofs as if II lad been
raining, sud when coming ovtr bill IL
looks more like SHOW storm than any
Thing else. Osetcoats and hinnels are
worn the year round, summer clothes are
useless. From sun rise 10 10 A. NJ, il is
usually quite pleasant then comes the
wind aud the fog. either Of which is more
than any weather | ever saw
in the States. So much for the country
| have seen about San Francisco, the
: American Italy, as some foolish people
have called IL.
The Bay Of San francisco, as regards
commercial purposes, merits oil the most
enthusiastic have said Of II. 1t is piooa.
bis, the fines, bay in the world, and j,
alone may save California from utter con.
demnaiion. Other parts of the country
are more objectionable even than this;
some for the total absence Of moisture,
aud all Of II generally for The want Of TIL.
able land. Oh, how the emigtants who
come here will be disappointed | wish
hry all knew what | know. Ii would
save many one from much misery and
suffering /: which will surely follow any
iHempt to settle here for agricultural pur-
POSES. Speaking Of game here, | have
,een OFT, twice the first time shot rat.
lesaake of the most vcHOmous kind, and
lie last tine ! was chased home By con.
gar or puma, species Of tiger, a ieeiie too
lick lun comfort around here. One of
hem MAS killed here last week which
measured seven feet ten inches from tip
If nose to tip Of tail. They are found
,le,en feet long about here, aud are more
srocious than the sflsley bear The ia.
ives call them lions
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
An UNEASY PILLOW

4 New Orleans paper states that Scott
has arrested General Pillow for Try ing TO
take lhH feather out Of his cap; and,
though General Pillow cmpha,icaIy denies
IT, the NO Delta has come TO The deter
miuauon to tois'er him up no longer. A
great many Of the presses seem to have
put the P,Hou TO bed, and tucked him in
very nicely.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

The Speaker is abou, TO abatc one grea,
nuisance ia the Capitol, which should new.
CT basc been c0unteunpced 10 that build,
ing, the restaurant attached to The House.
Violent and disgfacelul scenes have IRE.
quenily occurred on the npnr, which would
never have happened but for this resort.
Mr.. Wln!afop is emitted TO the spproba.
lion Of ali who respect The proprieiy and
honor Of Congress for his decision aud
tifmDess 10 this matter. II is also due Ia
Mr.. Dallas 10 say that he issued orders
some time back. TO have the restaurant
attached to the Senate removed. Ga The
first Of January Congress will begin its
Legislation free from The disgusting odors
OF these dram shop. aud their aticndan,s..-
Ipashing!vn Wig.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13
HUNDRED RECALL OF GEy'L. scorT

A rumor has prevailed in Washington,
for a day or two past, tsays the Alexandra
Gazaite of ,esierday,) that the President,
has recalled Gen. Scot, from the command
Of the army in Mexico, IN consequence Of
the recon, course pursued by hun IN ar
resting Generals Pillow and Worth aud
Lieut.. Cot. Duncan. But the Gazette
adds: "This cannot be so; for the Execu
live would hardly dare punish the com.
nlanding General for enforcing an army
regulation which has so recently been re-
vived and ordered To be enforced by the
War DEPARTMENT, however ltlle II may
have hcee intended TO apply to his friend,
Gen. Pillow"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-01-13

The Cincinnati Gazette glvesan account
If The loss Of seven.eeo persons BY the fall
mo of brick house.. csssed by The washing
If the late food 10 Ohio. Il was thought,
10 be very STRING building and many
crowded into i, for security during the
a,od.