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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28

Man,uu, Horace Ladd; Nelson, Ferris.
Couch; Palmyra, Horace II. Willard: :Pa.
ris, VIM. McClintock; Randolph, O. 6.
Dickinson; Roo.stown, A. H.. Barlow:
.Ravenna, Wm. Frazers Streetsborourb,
Alden Pease; Shalersville, A.. v. Horrs
Sufiield, Stephen WildmaDs Windham.
Harvey Brigham.
On motion, resolved. That fhe proceed.
ings of this Convention be published in the
county papers, and in fhe True Democrat.
DARIUS LYMAN, Press.
FRIEND Cook, e1,.
+. w. TApPAS. Sec -. $.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
For the Portage Sentinel.
A Vision.

IT'S sabbath eve. Each flower and leaf
grows thrice beautiful in the rich, golden
flood Of mellow light, yon setting Isun pours
o'er the ravished earth. Each beauteous
bird breathes forth its sweetest notes, to
swell the glad loud anthem that's rising up
to natures God.
No other hand, but that here pictured it
could paint this scene. IT'S not as lovely
of many that Earth boasts, but were it out
spread on some distant nook of Heavens
ethereal plains; methinks it would give one
more haunt of love, one ether spot where
happiness might stray. I'll not profane the
holy blissful place, by one more touch of my
unskiIlful hand. Surrounded thus by Ma
lures fairest scenes, I sat alone in pensive
thought. Suddenly dazzling brightness.
shone around me. rose to view the last
bri ght glimmerings of the setting sun. But
quick again Isunk upon the velvet sod
Low kneeling on the ground, I veiled my
face from that deep, searching gaze that pier
ced my inmost soul.
But to the sorrowing child Of earth, Heay-
ems angelic messengers are ever sent in
kindness. And I felt that this could be
none other. Yelling for an instant, the
brightest glories Of his form, He touched
with one pure hand, the PROSTATE worshipper
and babe me rise. "Fear not" he sale
in tones, that to my ravished ears, were lik,
the sighings of Heavens zephy's Ger som'
seraph's harp.
Fear not thou child of earth. It doth no
well become thee, thus to bow in servil'
homage to thy Brother. Thou who ar
Heavens offspring : thou who in eternity
mayest shine above the loftiest spirit tina
.-dwells in uncreated light. Me thou mayes
lore-but worship God! l who ever hove
round thee, am sent to offer now whate'e
thou mayest wish. Choose well for tits tn,
Fathers joy to give thee bliss" Oh, wha
a throng of memories then crowded Ger m,
soul. Could it then be that the glad life
so oft had fondly pictured in the deepest re
cess Of my heart, would prove at last reality
That the naughty world would bow aroun'
my way, and feed my craving spirit witt
its artful fattery. And more. Might tina
heavenly dream Of love, that had been to my
lone heart as the sunbeam to the snow-clat
vale, be realised, in the possession of on
gentle kindred heart. Thought was bus,
with the future. And that hour scenes
fraught with the interests of a life time.
Perhaps the spirit read my heart, an
knew twas turned to earth. For shad
of sorrow, such as angels feel, seemed ono
as he stood gazing up to Heaven, to tlit aero
his radiant brow: And then he east
look, ah, such look ofmelting tenderness
upon me. That every earthly vision fad
fast away, the spell of fancy lost its powe
And as he marked the change, and B
bright form seemed fading with the parti1
snnbeams, deep drawn sigh was whisper
on the silent air, and he caught in falteril
accents from mylips, z Rest in Heaven"
NELLA.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
Gen. CaSS.

Forty-nine years ago, Gen. Cass, then a
boy of seventeen, crossed the Allegheny
mountains on foot, and with but one dollar
in his pocket at his journeys end Now he
goes, greeted at every step by thousands,
the candidate Of the dominant party for the
presidency. The Northwest then contain
ed twenty thousand people-it now num-
bers more than FIVE millions. What con-
trast-and what a commentary upon our
country and its Observation-Disclosures
Time.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
Hon. Thomas III. Benton.

The New York Evening Post, introdu-
ces the name of the distinguished senator
from Missouri, as q sort of excuse and
cover for its outrageous treason to the dem
ocratic party. We now state, with the
creates. pleasure, and upon the highest au.
thoritiy, that there is not to be found in the
Union more ardent supporter of Cass and
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
The War with Mexico.

correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
writing from the city of Washington under
date of the 18th, says:-
"I understand that the whole war debt
incurred by the United States, exclusive,
of course, of the fifteen millions paid for
the purchase of California and New Mexi-
CO, does not exceed fifty nasllioms of dol
lars. At this rate, we have laid the foun-
dation to one of the most powerful empires
on the Paclfc-the only real empire Of
European origin, and in advance Of Euro
pean civilization, on that coast The ac-
QUESTION of California will mark distinct
era in the history Of America, as the dis
covery of America makes distinct era in
he history of Europe"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28

LOST.-Whig principles. The finder
will be suitably reward by leaving them a
the Office of the "Ohio Star.
ARMED NEUTRAL.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28

lis ABOUT twenty years since Abel Law,
Short, round favored merry
A soldier of the Revolutionary
War,
Was welded to
A most abominable shrew:
The temper sir, of Shakespeare s Catharine
Could be no more compared with hers,
Than mine
With Lucifer's. E
Her eye was like weaseps she had harsh
Face. like cranberry raarsh,
All spread s44sg58ys s. -
With spots Of white and red =
Hair of the color of wisp of straw,
And disposition like cross cut saw,
The appellation of this lovely dame
Was Amor Nancy-don't forget the name.
Her brother-David, was tall,
Good looking chap, and that was all;
One of your great big nothings, as we say
Here in Rhode Island, picking up old jokes
And cracking them on other folks.
Well David undertook one night to play
The Ghost and frighten Abel, who
He knew,
Would be returning from a journey, thro'
n SIOVC vi lOICSI WOOo
That stood
Below ,- #. s.-#
The house, some distance, half mile or so.
With long taper
Cap of white paper,
Just made to cover
A wig, nearly as large over
As corn basket and sheet
With both ends made to meet
Across his breast,
(The way in which ghosts are always dress
ed.)
He took
Ais station near
A huge oak tree,
Whence he could overlook
The road, and see
Whatever might appear.
1t happened that about an hour before friend
Abel
Had left the table
Of an inn, where he had made halt,
With his horse and wagon,
To taste fagon
Of malt
Liquor, and so forth, which being done,
He went on ..-.
Caring no more for twenty ghosts
Than if they were SO many posts.
David was nearly tired Of waiting:
His patience was abating,
At length he heard the careless tones
Of his kinsman's voice,
And then the noise
Of wagon wheels among the stones.
Abel was quite. elated and was roaring
With all his might and pouring
Out in great confusion
Scraps Of old songs made in the Revolution.
His head was full of Bunker Hill & Trenton,
And jovially he went on
Soaring the whipporwills among the trees
"See the Yankees
Leave the hill,
With baggernets declining
With Topped down hats
And rusty guns
And leather aprons shining"
ssee the Yonkees-Whoa! Why what
is that?".
Said Abel starting like cat
AS slowly the fearful hgure strode
In the middle of the road,
"My conscience! what suit of clothes
Some crazy fellow suppose.
Halo friend what's your name? By the
powers of gin,
/ That's a strange dress to travel in.
"Be silent Abel! for now have come
To read your doom,
l. am spirit! suppose you are;
Here's a fact which you cannot deny
All spirits must be either good
Or bad:-thats understood:
And be you good or evil, I am sure
That Pm secure;
If good spirit am safe. Ifevil-
And 1 don't know but you are the Devil
) If that's the case, you'll recollect, I fancy,
!, That l am married to yoatr sister NANCY.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
The Great Premium,

The sealed bids for the loan Of sixteen
millions of dollars were opened yesterday,
at O'Clock, by Mr.. Young, the able and
worthy chief clerk of the treasury, in the
presence Of the Secretary, of the heads Of
bureaus, of the principal bidders and spec
tators, in the large entrance hall Of the
Treasury Department. Theaime taken up
in opening and arranging the bids wa s
more than two hours. The total amount
bid was $50, ,333, 40, nearly every dollar
at premium. The whole loan was bid
for in the name "Corcoran & Riggs, for
themselves, Barring Brothers & Co., Of
London, and others, at a premium So 2-l00,
the premium offered by them above par
bidders for about $4,000, 900; the remain
ing 2,0O0,O 900 bringing premium ranging
from 100 to A 5 100. the total premi:
UNI realized is about half million Of dol
lars. When we compare this result with
the loss Of forty.six millions of dollars by
discounts on the governmet loans during
the war of 1sl2,as shown by the Commit
tee Of Ways and Means in their report to
Congress of 1880, and the sale of one and
three-quarter millions of dollars of our u
nited States six per cent. twenty years
stock ut a loss, by discount, of24 per cent.
as late as 1e42, in time of profound peace,
the premium Of half million of dollars re-
allied on the present loan must be sub.
ject of universal congratulation by men Of
all parties throughout the country.
We perceive, besides their numerous
other correspondents and customers, that
Barring Brothers & Co., of London, and
others, are associated with Messrs. Corco-
ran & Riggs in their bid. So far Us the
loan is thus taken on foreign account, it
would Of course tend to change the current
ofspecie, and to cause rehux of gold and
silver to the country. Mr.. Secretary
Walker is most fortunate in having by
postponement Of seventeen days succeeded
in fixing the day for opening the bids for
the loan SO as to have here and in the
north, in time before the bids open, the of.
fetal news of the ratification Of the treaty
Of peace with Mexico, which must have
greatly increased the premium. With the
peace now comes the end of loans; and the
business of commencing to pay them off
must soon follow.-Washingtos Union
June 18.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28

sIrNo paper wiz be discontinued until all ar
tsarsges paid, except at tie option of the Pub
fishers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
Che portaae 9fntinfl.
eAMUEL d. HARRIS. .JR.,
ROSWELL BATTERSoN. roBLishhAs'

One year, payable within six months, $3.50
One year, payable after the expiration Of
:. eix months and within the year, 200
One ysaf; payable after ritsexpiration, $50
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-06-28
The Chest.

IT'S about twenty years since Abel Law,
Short, round favored merry
A soldier of the Revolutionary
War,
Was welded to
A most abominable shrew:
The temper sir, of Shakespeare's Catharine
Could be no more compared with hers,
Than mine
With Lucifer's. -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INrELLIeENcER

The subscription price Of this paper for year is THREE
DoLLARs, payable in advance.
For the long Sessions Of Congress averaging
the price will be Two Dollars for the short Sessions One
Dollar per copy.
reduction Of 20 per cent for oneh Of the full charge)
will be made any who shall order and pay or AZ one
time Ave copies Of the Weekly pape and like reduction
of rs per cent Cor oneourh 4 ~ Ill charge to any one
who will order and pay for at more copies
No accounts being kept for this it will not be ior-
waded any unless paid tor ivance, nor sent any
longer than the time for which il is aid for.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26
[PUBLIc-No. 74.l
AN ACT for the relief Of certain surviving widows Of officers
and soldiers Of the Revolutionary army.


AN ACT for the relief Of certain surviving widows Of officers
and soldiers of the Revolutionary army.
Be enacted blythe Senate and House Of Representatives.
the United States Of America Congress assembled That
the widows Of oil officers non-commssoned officers musi
cans soldiers, Mariners Marines and Indian SPIES who
shall have served the continental line, troops volun-
teers militia, in the naval service, the Revolutionary
with Great Britain, shall be entitled pension during
such wdowhood Of equal amount per that their hus
bands would be entitled to- if vng under existing pension
laws; commence the fourth day Of March, eighteen
hundred and forty eight and to be paid in the
that other pensions paid to widows but widow
receiving pension shall be entitled receive further PEN
under the provisions Of this act and widow, married
after the first day Of January, thousand eight hundred
shall be entitled 10 receive pension under this act.
Sec. 2 And be further enacted That any pledge, mort
gage, SALE assignment transfer Of any right, claim, in
erest in any way granted by this act shall be utterly void
and Of effect shall the annues pension granted by
this be liable attachment levy seizure by any pro-
OF law equity but shall inue wholly to the personal
benefit of the pensione annuan entitled TO the
The rules of evidence, regulations, and prescriptions
shall apply and govern the Commissioner Of Pensions and PEN
sion agents under this prevail under existing PEN
laws which relate widows Of Revolutionary officers and
soldiers.
Sec g. And be further enacted, That this shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved July 80, lsis.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26

Sec. And be further enacted That the Secretary Of
War be asceraned the number and such
individuals and families, including each member of every a
y Of the Cherokee nation Of Indians that remained in the
State of North Carolina at the time Of the ratification Of the
treaty of New Echota, May tweny-thee, eighteen hundred
and hirty-x, end who have not removed of the Mis-
sssippi received the communication for removal and subss
ence and report the same to the Secretary Of the Treasuy
whereupon the Secretary Of the Treasury shall apart
Of any moneys the Treasury otherwise appropriated
sum equal fifty three dollars and thirty three for each
individual asceaned aforesaid, and that he be
paid every such individual his or her legal represent
tave interest at the of six per cent per such
percapita from the said twenty day Of May eighteen
hundred and hys the time Of the passage Of this act
and continue annually thereafter said payment Of interest at
the rate aforesaid.
ter any individual individuals of said Cherokee Indians
shall desire and join the tribe west the MISSISSIPPI
p then the Secretary of War shall be authorized Withdraw
from the fund set apart aforesaid the Of fythree
dollars and hythee CENTS and the interest due and unpaid
thereon and apply the same such part thereof shall be
necessary to the removal and subsistence Of such individual
individuals, and pay the remainder any, the whole, If
the said Indians any Of them shall prefer TO them
selves such individuals heads Of families upon their
moval Of the Mississippi Proded Thai the amount
herein required be funded for the benefit Of tn aid Chero
KEGS Norh Carolina, and the amount require he paid
them, shall be charged to the general Cherokee FUR nde
the treaty of New Echoa and shall be reimbursed 'eiro
Sec g. And be further enacted, That the Secssaf9 q
War be and he is hereby authorized appoint commiso
to issue the Certificates contemplated in the instructions
that Department General William B. MITCHELL dated April
hreth, eighteen hundred and forty, in relation to claims Of
certain citizens against the Oowas Chppewas and Potta
watomes and the Pottawatoms Of Indiana and the sum o.
thousand dollars hereby appropriated for said purp
ROBT. G. WINTHROP,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives..
G. NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President Of the United States and
President Of the Senate.
Approved, July 30, 1913.
- lanes K POLK.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-08-26
JAMES X. POLK.
[PUBLIc-No. 73.l

AN ACT for the payment Of quidated claims against Mexico
Be enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives.
ohe United States Of America Congress assembled That
the Secretary the Treasury hereby authorized and direct
ed pay, out Of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, to the claimants their legal representatives,
the due by of the claims already quaed
and decided against the Mexican republic, under the
ton between that republic and the United States sevealy
concluded the eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and
thrynine and the hireth day of January, eighteen hun
dred and ythe, and for which certificates have been is
sued by the Secretary OF the Treasury Prooded That be-
fore such payment the said claimants their legal represent
taves shall surrender and deliver up the certificates issued TO
them respectively, from the Treasury Department of the Uni
States under the provisions Of the act Of Congress OF the
first Of September, eighteen hundred and forty-one.
Sec q And be further enacted, That all interest shall
cease from the day of payment which shall be notified by the
Secretary Of the Treasury not exceeding ninety days from tic
passage Of this act.
Approved, July 80, ls4s.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
rvry Mgyfcc.

4 body ofnien have met at Santa Fe who sty 10
themselves the Legislature ofNew Mexico They
propose to annex the province Of New Mexico 10
the United States. Il IS not known under what
authority they propose to act. No territorial go
ycrnmenmnt has been organized w Congress Tor
President has recommended il. What is most
singular about the matter is, that Texas claims
New Mexico as belonging to her, and at this very
time. proposes TO eede il to the United States for
a portion Of the Mexican territory south Of the
lilo Grande
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
CABINET AND C0FFiN-MAKING.
AMlDlRIaUy II OUTSET

A DOPFS this method of informing the
"A public that he is carrying on the above
business, at the old stand Of VIM. Abel, on
King Street; and in returning his thanks for
former patronage. takes occasion 10 pledge
himself, which, from his experience he is
free to do, that he is prepared 10 manufacture
L q II n T u II L.
of every description in his line OF business up
on as reasonable terms and in style aud
manner as satisfactory, 10 those sefkng bar
gains, as it can be elsewhere obtained.
He deems ii unnecessary 10 srtcify each
ard every article, butSimply Il d tls;1 he
will furnish all in his line. He has a good
Hearse, and is prepared 10 accommodate per
sons in town and country.
Martinsburg, January 20, ls4S.--f
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
just Received.

NEOLASSES al 37a per Gallon, and 10
I'VE cents per quart; Cheese; Vinegar ;
wafer. butter, sugar and soda Crackers; Sperm.
mould and dpl Candles Brmstone Starch ;
Mustard Rosin; casleel Soap; Tobacco !;
Segars Of all kinds.
c o NE Il C TITO Ma les.
Candies of all kinds, Nuts of all kinds,
Bunch Raisins, Figs, and Cit,on For sale
by GEORGE RENAL.
January 2T, 1913.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
SIS Reward.

EpAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
"a within two miles Of Shepherdstown, on
Thursday morning the 30ih of December, lS47 ,
IN c OBJ SH.a YER,
an apprentice 10 the Farming business. He
had on when he left. a new suit Of Linsey
clothes and Cap. The above reward will be
given to any person delivering the boy to me
at my house. Any person employing or har-
boring the said boy will be dealt with accord
ing 10 law. GEORGE w. MOUNTZ.
January 20, lS4S
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
HEoNts. shoes. &C.

A LARGE and complete assortment Of
N Mems heavy Boots; do Calf and Kip
do Boys Boots and Shoes do Woman and
Children's Shoes ofevery description. Wool,
Fur, Beaver and silk Hats; do Hair, Fur,
Cloth and Glazed Caps. Persons in want OF
any of the above will find il to their interest 10
call and examine our stock.
Oct. %. lS47. LIKENS & CURTIS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
Fresh Arrival.

I CASE a. IGffman Ida o grea, variety
| Lot Of Dolls. assorted;
Combs--an assortment;
Pen and Pocket knives--a variety of styles
and prices;
Lead Pencils and Leads, Hooks and Eyes ;
Thimbes and Scssors-assorted
German Pencils and Pen-holders;
Soaps, genuine Macassar and Bears Oil;
Cologne Water, Perfume Bags, sc. &C.;
received and for sale low by
Dec Is, lS47. J. M. YOUNG.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
A rxrND 1w r1umAv sHApr.

A man near Nenden, Illinois, IS charged
with starving his own mother to death. The
mans name is Jesse II. Hull, and The state
ment IS that for some cause, supposed TO be
merely 10 release himself Of the burden Of
Neeping her he shut his mother up in a cold
room and kept her without food until she liter
ally starved 70 dealhhaving frs, gnawel 10
paper from the walls.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
N { w B 0 O K S.

JAGllaS Nc Riddle
HE AS received a lot of new Books-juSt
u published Theiollowing is partial list:
.Nusconla; or. Faith Campbell;
The Bride ollie Northern jpitds;
a Tale # l743;
Iqsubordmation, or The Sl.oenaker's Dangh-
ter--by Z. S. .frthm;
Fraak Genoa, orthe Cadet. first gear in India
benjamin. the Jetc Of Granada;
The Mysteries and .oiiseries Of .Aeto York
Part lst and %;
Mary Ste,cart, Queen Of Scots:
James the Second. or the Revolution Of 1858
bg .4nls3c0rth
.uadisoa's Exposition Of The .a,rfil and Ter
rtyhg Ceremonies Of The Odd Feiio,rs.
February 10, lo4S
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
BnOIs. &C.

GRAHAM'S Magazine, and Godey's La
Va dy Book for November Sybel Lennard
BY Mrs. Gray; Whom TO Marry and how to
Get Married by one who has refused 'twen-
~ offers AT least" and another supply of the
Brother Jonathan Grand Battle Sheet, Just
received and for sale by J. N. RIDDLE.
Nov. A. lS47.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
G0DEY'S LADY'S BOOK
AND
u a NH Ts A u AXaSE


"a VIE Oldest Magazine in lie United States,
n contains monthly sixty pages ot reading
matter. BY the first writers il the country -
twelve more than the New York magazines
Two splendid steel enrraviags, an undeniable
authentic colored monthly Fashion plate,
Model Cottages and Churches. Crochet work.
and other matters for the Ladies. all ilIoslra-
Ted and well explained Sc &c
Price Tor one year, which includes the
Lady's Dollar Newspaper, making
three publications in one month. SO 90
Two copies without the Lady's Dollar
Newspaper, 5 90
Five copies with one to the person
sending the club, 10 90
Eight copies, Is 90
Twelve copies, 20 90
A specimen Of either the Lady's Book, or
the Lndf's Dollar Newspaper sent 70 any per-
son paying postage on the request.
Address, l.. A. Cooley.
No. ll3 Chestnut ST. Philadelphia
January 27, 1913.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-02-17
PAINTING ! PAINTING II!
TATIls ". Arnrzs

JATzEs ". AIIEIs
WOuLD respectfully announces % the
Wv citizens Of MaEinSbuTg and vicinity
that he Will continue TO carry on the
HOUSE SisH ih0 ORNAMENTAL PAINTING.
AND PA2g. HANGING,
n the old slasd. in All It's various branches
from long experience 10 the business,
he is confident his work viii give general sat
lsiactlon. and hopes by strict attention 70 bust
ness, to merit a share Of the public patronage.
ii orders from the country promptly alien
ded 10. Prices 10 suit the times.
Mar,hsburg. January 90. lS4S-3t.