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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-17
For the Portage Sentinel.
Freedom or Slavery,

The thinking part of mankind, for very
many reasons, consider the present as the
most extraordinary period that has ever
dawned upon the world. The march of
intellect, the Incompatible triumphs of ia
ventive genius, the migrating into the foun-
dation of the social system the living ele-
ments of freedom, the gigantic schemes for
improvement, moral, physical and political,
all mark the present age, and place it pre-
eminently above all others.
Man is slow to learn, and prejudice and
habit are a part of his existence. He has
discovered, however, that the right of kings
to govern is not divine, and that small
minority of the human race has no indefea-
sible title to the lines and destinies of their
fellow beings. This once learned, great
victoryis gained. A triumph is achieved
which in the magnitude of its importance
is only surpassed by a complete disenthrall-
nent of the entire human race.
In the annals of the world, we discover
auspicious moments, which, if permitted to
pass unimproved, seldom or never return.
We either mistake the signs of the times, or
the hour has now arrived, when cowardice
and indecision in the Northern members Of
the American Congress are not only faults,
but are crimes. which posterity will be slow
to forgive. There is nothing gained by
shrinking from the right; and however ar
dent may be our love for the Union, how
ever sacred the blood and patriotism of oul
fathers, we should learn, when the crisis
arrives, to look the momentous question g!
freedom or slavery steadily IN the face
The assaults upon the citadel of despotism
already made by few bold and mani!
spirits, have startled and alarmed the South
We are glad of this. Their secret caucus
es, their proposals for compromise, and tn
wide spread and overwhelming anxiety
which pervades every slaveholding commu-
nifty, only demonstrates that rising hos
of freedoms sons are buckling on their ar
NOR, and with their proud banner floating
upon the breeze, are determined, come veal
come woe, never to yield another foot @
soil, now uncursed, to the damning domln
ion of human servitude. Let the Souttt
threaten, let them menace us with anar
chv. and intestine strife, let them talk Of thu
sword and the bayonet,-such arguments
though pointed, come too late in the day
They would certainly present a grand spec
,acle, if by any cause they were compelled
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-17
Hits at the Times-the Age Of Gold.
Bubble, bubble,
Dig and double,
Toll and trouble,
All is stubble u!
MARLIVANE.

We live in great age, great country,
and are unquestionably q great people.
This is indeed magnificent, golden age
that was suddenly sprung upon like q
huge cat upon very little mouse. 49,
The ceppers and sixpences in my pockets
are in an absolute state Of monarchy, and
declare that they ought not to be passed off
until converted into the standard metal,
however much it may have been degraded.
by being dug out of the mountain with
iack.knile, like q soldiers ration OF Pota-
toes and salt beef.
Even eagles heresherw will be as big as
the crown of your hat or Yankee pan
cake-dollars will be as big as they are
at present, pennies frightened utterly out
of their wits, or shivered by the California
fever into the "yaller janders." A man
will throw stones Of gold at crows Iha'
come dabblingin his corn,feld-and silver
Of all sorts won't be- worth its weight IN
pewter-or probable be used for California
tin pans. Potatoes, turnips, onions, will gSs
to grass-or agree to come up as Calitor.
niaac Even babies will have to suck
their fingers, and their little resting places,
such as wicker cradles and cyibs, will be
taken to work out the pure California ore.
Pick-axes, spades, shoyels. and tin pans are
the only implements of, California husband:
ry. Plant potatoes, up comes gold-ail
carafs, think Of that master Brook! and
throw away your pewter. Potatoe rot is
out of fashion, ond gracious grant that tiie
rot is not in geld also. i: used to be a
happy country in old times, when It was
said ''out n whose hills you may dig brass
now brass is mere two-penny matter.
moi worthy 10 be considered BY the side Of
the % carat metal. A man wsdes through
the streams ol California, and he cnmes out
plated with gold-he becomes golden
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-17
THE BELLE OF NAHANT.

Moonlight was upon Nahant-the beau
tifulReninsula- moonlight, the element of
spokt and the lovers MONDAY. At the
foot l6,pne of those lodges of rock, which
.enccmpsss this bright ocean gem, halfhid in
"a Ittls. .fak e,Nhere naught but the
dA 81 wares were ADMITTED @ her sol
<s4fude 81 fesreigning belle andx fsaty Of
.Nahant. ANY why there 2ssssx hen fairy
feet and fair. forms were sporting in the
mystic evolutiens Of the waltz, why had the
young and beautiful Grace Claremopt stolen
from the sofs voices Of admirers and Hatter-
ters, to thapensive meditatiops ,of a moon
light soli de- Surely, woman heart il
,mys cry!
The moon-4the beautiful hshJdnsssaffd' ,of
the tide-was lighting up golden path
5upon the waters, and as she drew nearer
and nearer to that indented shore, her silvery
light was shed in broad and broken sheets
over the whole crystal surface. The tide
was coming in slowly and gradually, and
:as wave after wave dashed up against the
rock on which Grace reclined, they were
drawn into a..deep fissure beneath her feet,
farther than the eye could penetrate, utter
ing deep-toned melody like high meridian
tbunder, and rushing back again to the sea,
with the voice Of hurricane. Grace was
.awed and subdued. She flung her white
arm across the smooth water-polished crag
that lifted itself at her side, and. buried her
face upon nitsand prayed. What else is left
ito the spirit, when it feels itself in the i'm
mediate and audible presence Of God?.
@ae The moaning sea-shells that had been
washed upon the shelyy ledge-the marine
moss that chung 10 the rocks and streamed
upon nithe waves like the tresses of mer-
maid, the white foam dashing up around
her retreat IN its effervescent gaiety, all wore
= melancholy mystery, mournful beauty
+, peculiarly in consonance with her pensive
abstraction. Her,face was pale and sad.
her heart futtered like bird in fetters. her
hands trembled, and very few tears. that
would not be repressed, moistened tha dark
fringes of still darker eyes. The worst
maladyo of woman was upon her-unreouit-
ted and hopeless love. @-
We have said that Grace Claremont was
: the belle of Nahant. Let it not be inferred
! however, that she was coquette, or addict
ned to that worst folly ofpretty- -girl-firtation
ut was not her fault that fattering admi
rers surrounded her, or that young ane
buoyant hearts were bowed and broken a
her shrine. Many and many an hour hat
The poor girl sorrowed that God had made
her beautiful, when her lips had beer
forced to pronounce the fatal''may" upor
d lover'sshepes, or when her benevolen
aheart had been shocked by the scandal o
eayious minds. To pure and uprigh
heart there can be no feeling more pain
ful than the consciousness of being envied
and many rare gift would be most joy
q fully exchanged for the one priceless boor
of pure and generous friendship.
o The charge of coquetry is far more fire
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-17
Chr portaae 9eutineI.
- 4 sts

Thsrs srs; three preachers ever preaching,
s Eaeh ith eloquence and power:
1ua b old with locks of white, - -
aasaa anchorite, "a, e-2 Il
And he epfeaches every hour,
With shrin fanatic voice, s.a
And a,bigot's fiery scorn-' es-z-
Backward, ye epresumptuous nations,p
Manto misery is born; t3e -
i Born to drudge, and sweat; and suffer:
s Born to labor and to slay,;
FPriests and Kings are Gods Vicegerents;
Man must worship and obey;
Backward ye presumptuous nations si
Baek-be humble, and obey!
The second is milder preacher;
-, Soft he talks as if he sung;
Sleek and slothful in his look,
= And his words as from a book, FRY. -:
Issue glibly from the tongue. s
With an air of self-content
High he lifts his fair white hands
S s'stand ye still ye restless nation,
And be happy, all ye lands!
Earth was made.by One Almighty.
. And to meddle is to mar;
Change is rash and ever was so,
We are happy as we are;
z Stand We still ye restless nations,
And be happy as ye are3
EMightier than the younger preacher:
5 a Genius flashing from his eyes,
aassAnd the crowds who hear his voice
Give him, while their souls rejoice,
Throhbing bosoms for replies.
= Awed they listen, yet elated,
- s2lNhile his stirring accents fall
g F Forward, ye deluded nations
= :. Progress is therple of all
Man was made for heartfuI efforts;
E Iyrany has crushed him long
Fte shall march from go& to better.
Nor be patient under wrong!
Forward, yeawakened nations
: And to battle with the wrongw
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-17

ly relerringrto the speech he had overh card
some moflhs. Before; s'tut 10! WITHOUT fish
ing orhlessas m,you have caught MEL
'And- SO Grace had nothing'to do a bout
it, had ?"-Ladies Repository.
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PIANO FORTEs.

In Baltimore G. liz and octave PIANOS, Of oil pat
styles, which they confidently recommend 10
professors and amateurs The Pianos manufactured by Them
have that peculiarly OF touch which commend them
players of every school, well those who diatln
ished by soft and delicate action those who cha
racterized by bold, fiery, and rapid movement
They authorized 10 refer TO professors in
Baltimore, who have given their Pianos al, Tor their
testimonials In their favor, and they warranted In
commenting them by the universal appreciation which they
them in In Baltimore, and in the south and west gene
rally. They confident that they make an instrument
equal any made anywhere in this country or In Europe
and their extensive manufacture Of Pianos enables them
sell on liberal aud satisfactory All instruments made
by them warranted and they viii he kept In tune
year afief purchase without charge. il.
An agent will visit Richmond in short time, and various
parts 81 Virginia and North Carolina, and will receive
ders, which will he faithfully and promptly executed al
manuactory.
HS- Orders will also be received al factory Direct
and special pains taken To sive satisfaction.
KNABE a. GAEIiIE,
tEs No 0 Eutaw St, opp. the Eulaw House, Bait
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.SSS5s. steam Communication direct from

.SlkIi Steam Communicate direct from
x4tSLQSR Southampton to New Orleans and
back:Fursnant TO order from the Lords Commissioners
ofhe Admiralty, OH the I'd Of November next and thence
forward on he Ind q each succeeding month the ROYAL
MAIL STEAM PACKETS will proceed direct from South
ampton bermuda, Nassau, Havana Cat Ship sland
tNew oreans Vera Cruz and Tampco returning by the
same route 10 England. h
This arrangement admits Of easy and quick convey.
TO and from Southampton and tile places above
toned and passengers for New Orleans will be conveyed
thher from the Companys vessels their arrival Cat
Ship Island, by the Mexican Gulf Railway Company,
who will have steamer ready and other convenences,
provided for that purpose at cost not exceeding three dol
lars for each person The facilities will be afforded
from New Orleans embracing board the Royal Mail
Steam Packets for Europe &c.
The estimated time for the voyage from Southampton Is
as follows ITO Rermuda 6 days; Nassau q days. Havana
% days. Ship Cat Island New Orleans, IS 2 days; Vera
Cruz, 80 days; Tampco, So days.
The Steam Packets appointed TO leave Ship Cat Is
land iarbor on their return to England at A. M on The
2ls Of each month"; by the above alteration passengers
proceeding to the West Indies by the 81 q the month steam
er, will be conveyed via Bermuda, and by the nth Of the
month steamer as heretofore via MADEIRA and Barbadoes
Particulars TO fares etc, may be obtained applca
ton at the Royal Mall Steam Packet Companys Offices, IS
Moorgate street. London; ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton;
Messrs Delruc Il Co, rue Enghen Paris Mr. CLEANER,
u Boulevard Polssonere ditto; Mr. Hundeiker, lamburgh;
Mexican Gulf Railway Company, New Oreans
Sc Moorgae street, London L. CHAPEL, Secretary.
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TO sTEAMBoAT COMPANIES.

The subscriber Is now fully prepared TO fur.
ae&i,SS5 nish Steamboat Companies with all sizes OF
P Dmpiels Patent Centrifugal Blowers suitable for the
smallest river the largest class ocean steamers
This blower constructed upon sound philosophical rin
very small space and giving greater force 70 the air with
much less power than any other Fan or Blower now III
use without making the least unpleasant noise while IN
notion The superiority OF this blower Is at once manifest
10 any persons disposed examine its merits and Is well
worthy the special attention Of all requiring the 81
Blowers Ii is becoming no rapidly in general use
in preference to all others.
Difference made TO the following steamers, which lave
themin use
Steamer Bay State, New York.
Atlantic steamer Washington, New York.
Atlantic steamer Norherner, do
Steamer Robert Morris, Philadelphia.
no IRON FOUNDRlES, ROLLING MILLS, &c. DC. =.
The sbscrbe aso manufactures and keeps on hand full
assortment from No TO No 10 and upward Of the above
Blowers now celebrated, suitable for all kinds OF iron
works. Via; enpolas pudding and heating furnaces for
rolling mills iorges, smiths fires DC.
JOSIAH KlSTERBOCK
Manufacturer and General Agent for the United States anu
the Canadas, d67 Market 81 Phllod. .I...
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Bucks Patent Hot and Alright Cooking
Stove

Is REMOVED from Light street TO No AZ South Calvert
street. al door above Lombard street
II Is now one year since the subscriber first introduced
this the Inhabitants OF the city and county Of Hal
ore and lis adjacent country, and will venture 10 say
ha 10 stove introduced into this market, where
large number has been sold, ever became SO popular N
faction II has done. II Is eight years since frs
commenced selling this Stove during wlicl, time have
sold almost all and every kind Of Cooking stove that now
Is or has been in the market for the last fifteen years.
therefore am from experience prepared 70 say without
chine made in shape Of either Stove Range Tint ~ capa
Bile Of doing much work, Of doing as we'll and a. as
fire il made AMI brought directly under and very close TO
an The boilers rom Q Z K number Ihs oven y very
Cooking orsa IN USE and third larger than Che
that The heat passes ues entirely around the oven, be-
ng distance from eight e twenty ss. acsorng 70 size,
y" oas ss ss coming sa
require ms,rI issa fuel u cock Of keep bsstes also
superior baker; and Tie small size being capable Of
with he Necessity Of bake oven ior amiiy use thereby
saving large amount Of fuel that is usually wasted 10 this
ing houses academies, hospitals steamboats,, and the
largest class hotels Hundreds Of certificates might be add
ed 10 sbstanate the above facts but deem not
ny, believing that all who wish study economy and
venience and at the same time obtain the most simple
most ornamental and most durable Stove In America will
at least call and examine this before purchasing elsewhere
The following few names selected TO which am
most kindly permitted TO reer
Mr.. David keener, 10 North Charles street,
Bishop Waugh. 20 Green street.
Thomns Wilson, corner Calvert and Lexington streets
DR. John l.. Chapman, Mulberry street
Mrs Jane Maynard, 10 North Calvert street
Edward Il, FAINT, Hanover street,
George A. v. Spreckelsen, II East Pratt street
Abraham Mister, lac Hanover street EalF @m
James p williamson corner Gay and High snpsIs
John II. Rhodes l62 Hanover street % !
Dir. ]. NJ Jennings, 8 North IIsgh street 44f,&
Jane 3. Jewet 81 Howard street rt,r
James Young, ~ Eden street.
DR.. II II. Hopkins, l67 Park street Hs
Joseph Husband, jr., 2i3 Pratt street '
1ohn = Selby esq., 3A baltimore street.
DIR, Henry Stnnecke, III Lombard street &.N
Female Orphan Asylum, Mulberry street Il
Barnnm d Co, City Hotel +>H#E .s&
r. IhnrstGn Fountain Hotel,
Daniel Dorsey Exchange Hotel '
William Field, National Hotel
Thomas James, Rainbow Hoel
Col. II. Capron, Laurel Factory, MD. st~
Many names might be added but suppose ihe above
will suffice. See little book nj the for certificates and
further particulars, Any person purchasing OF these
Stoves, after giving il fair trial for thirty days and find IL
does not answer their purpose can return IL and Will have
their money refunded.
NIB No AZ South Calvert street ia the only place where
they can be had.
W @Ata BURR PECK, Agent
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ORGANS.

HENRY ERDEN, l72 Centre street. offers for sale The fol
Ill lowing Organs:
One Gothic Organ Of IL stops and octave Of pedal pipes
Dimensions Of ID feet HIGH 10 feet and inches 'front.'
and 9 feet . inches deep. tG. 9G
One Grrean Organ Of I2 stops, of pedal pipes
Dimensions Vi 10 feel inches high, 10 feet wie
feet deep. CO.
One Grecian Organ OF 10 .ops, octave and half Of
pH9's Dimensions OF II ieet high feet inches
w!ie, 8 feet 8 inches deep
Three Gothic Swell Organs Of stons Dimensions Of
cas- cet ala inches high feet inches wide and
deep, LINK Ehtt
Two Grecans d stops 10 feet high feet inches wlle
and . ieet inches deep
Two Gothic Organs d Stops, Siret islL fee, inches
vide, 2 feet Il inches deep.
variety Of Pal lur Organs. @
One srcDnd hand Church Organ ~ n
One SeTapltire. sE n1s. e.1g ,#
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10. MARINERs AND SURVEYORS.

JAGGER & BROTHERS, No. CO, South ST., three doors
Ill from Pratt street, Baltimore, Manufacturers and I'M
f0rie,s e Mathematical, Optical aud PAaosopca hstrn
aasfs-A good assortment OF the following articles which
we offer for sale at reduced prices: sE-
Surveyors Compasses; Engineers Levels Therordolite'
Theodoltes Compasses; Ships Plain Storm and Transpa
rent Compasses Spy glasses Plain and Double Tangent
Quadrants Sextan,s; Baronetersi Thermometersj Log
GLASSES; Halfhonr Glasses Tape Lines Cases OF Draw
ing Instrumenis Pocket Compasses; Surveyors Chains;
Carpenters and Lumber Rnlesj Talors and Samakers
Squares Brass and Gnnter Seaes Parallel Rules; Draw
Hunts Coast Pilots; shipmaaers Assisiantsi Seamais
Friends; Nautical Almaiacs; Lunar Tables Log Books
Shipping Papers Seaman's Journals; Ready Cacuaiors
good assortment Of Charts of all parts Of the world
Ga,iring Rods Out Sticks, &c. Together with large
surtinei, of INSTRUMENTS In the Mathematical line.
ny Inst of every description repaired, or made
10 order. ilrue neates manner.
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OLEOSTATIC LAMPS.
l., CuAPDELAINE,

-------- - :
IIAS received per late arryasa large and splendid assert
III ment Of FRENCH PATENT FOLEOSIA TIC
IA lfIS of different patterns These Lamps We're invented
by the celebrated Tilorer of the French Academy, and
are considered the best Lamps now in ,se These Lamps
are for sale only at 375 broadway, In this city.
Also on hand, II large assortment Of CUTLERY, GL-
RdNDOLES, VASES, CHINA WARE, TOILET
SE1S, and every article in the Furnishing line.
MIR C. being agent fer The BROOkL YN FLINT
GLASS; is prepared execute orders for Rich Cut ai
Engrayed also Pressed and Plain Glass Of every variety III
wholesale and retail and invites the attention oil purchasers
the splendid assortment OF rich Glass Ware on hand n
his establishment, where they depend upon being FUR
nsed with the finest quality Of Glass Ware ever nannac
ured being the only place where the Brooklyn Rich Film
Glass can be procured
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n r. LINDSEY has removed the buildings, No &C
u, Liberty Street (rs from broadway where he Is
prepared to exhibit, with few cNeephons, an eTe "sc
reasonable aud desirable stock Of :. .
~ SiLKS AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety plain and figured black coored
aud chnngeable Silks
DRESS az DDS Of every description; plain and figured
Cnshuieres and Mouse dc LANES, Msrinoss, &c Ais
RIBBONS, together with pain colored and black Satin
Taffetta Ribbons. ,,x,.,xx
SIid WIS Of ali kinds and qualities, including silk
nroshe Thibbet Cashmere Turkerr, &c, &C. lie would
nartcuary cali attention TO his unusually large and desira
sie assortment of LACES EAfBRolDERfES, AND
Ana he would respectfully ask the inspection Of his stock
in general by those who willing 10 avail themselves oi
low rnI5Ks Tor Cnsh and ShoTf CrsdH
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BROOSK's
PATENT, ELASTIC ArETlLLIc sAANK BooTS
f4 And SHOk;S


These articles superior to anything before manu-.
iactured, la this any other country, for
durability, bfanty, and utility,
no. las FULTON STREET, NEW YORK.
THIS unique and useful Invention awarded Silver
Medal (the highest premm) at the last Annual Fair Of the
American Institute, superiority all Others offered
Tor competition.
navy as well every gentleman OF who has airiy
tested It's value, and Is rapidly coming into general use
among all who regard ease grace comforts ind durability
desirable requisites In leir Boots and Shoes itmakss
the SHOE elastic, preserves lis original style
and shape, and gives the hollow part beautiful and eleta
ted arch thereby allowing re hetlo be worn very high
with perfect ease qte low, without exposing tie Iania
strap injury II also keeps the loot from pressing
Forward and retains IL 10 alnnnral and lon-
Myself and John Dick the only WHO make aud
s4 Boots and Shoes with this invention, In HE ees Of
New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City. Es HtsG.Ee
CONGRESS- EATERS. H. tsel
The undersigned the first IN the city d. New York 10
manufacture Ills Justly celebrated and elegant article, con,
tnes 10 make them UP in AZ endless variety Of slyes,
workmanship unetriaied and At prices defyMe compet
ton. All other kinds Of Booi, Shoes Caters Pumps and
shippers for ladiea gentlep<n yents misses and child
rf. LoRiN hhOOkS, !
sl3S Fulton street
p s Just received, 81 Russian Leather for Gen.
emena Boos, both for Dress and Water Proof This ID
probably the first lot OF this celebrated Leather ever import
p,i into The limited States, " E if,
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Blank hooks and Stationery OF every de-
4 scriptiOM.

STAT1ONER AND PRINTER, Il
Toune bidding, Wall and Waier streets, Nec York
no BANKERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES AND
l observation-disclosures +. NESBlrr takes leave
that having established Resident Agents in England
ire h hs ne NJ lie Lowest nrees e Object Of Inc sub
srber is much TO do extended wholesale business
as 10 supply merchants anu others with as they
require in their business in small quantities. nj whole
se prices by which saving of At least rs per cent will be
made. Tile following articles will be found in his present
extensive stock: 8
Papers, Cutlery, States Sealing Wax Steel PENS Seals
mks,ands Copying Presses Standdses, WATERS Rod Tape,
Inks, Pencil Cases Ivory Tablets Envelopes Gum Tickets,
Blank Cards Of every variety,
Together with every other article made either In England
France, and constituting part Of staoncrs stock.
Domestic Stationery, in quality and assortment not sur
naeca f. ID y .