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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03
PRAYER before Battle,

Before the battle Of Solnok, in March
last, the Hungarian General Georgey, uf
ler he had laid his plans for meeting the
Austrians, rode up 10 regiment Of ftus-
sarS.
Brothers," said he TO them, where is
vonr commander" A ve.eran Sergeant,
with silver white hairs, appeared before
him, />all the other officers having fallen in
a previous skirnish.
~Brother Huss1r!" said the young Cen
eral Georgey, ''look at that hill covered
with trees. Fou will remark there the
gIitteriug bayopels Of tie Austrians, and
their awkward riders, and their cannons
directed ugainzt US, They will soon vomil
fire and balls. Brother! that hill must be
taken by your division. In this attack
many of you will fall; perhaps one half;
perhaps more; perhaps Only few of you
will remain. But you are destinedby God
TO save your father-land You will there
fore do your duty. God be with you!''
Tho Sergeant saluted his Young Gener-
al, and, turning himself to his comrades,
he repeated what was commanded him, and
casting his eye to Heaven, he uttered loud
ly the following prayer: -"creator, Faith
er of mankind, Father Of the Hungarians,
pray now but for one grace: not thai
Thou wilt assist US in our task, but only
that Thou wilt not assist the Auslrians
Look at US; and solemnly promise, Thou
wilt enjoy how the Hussars do their duty" "
Having finished this prayer, he gave
the first sign for the attack. The llussars
put their saddles in order. lie gave the
second sgnj the swords were drawn from
their scabbards. The third, and in wild
fury the I.orses gaHoped into the midst OF
the laundering cannon and filing balls.
The Austrian yagers and arlilIerls,s could
not stand before their fierce attack, and
precipi,ated their retreat, pursued by the
hussars. The cannon at once become ST.
lent, and the victory was decided for the
Hungarians.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03
Iron "Fr0m Europe y

The State Journal has an article upon
the prospective completion of various rail.
roads terminating at Columbus, and in
speaking of the Columbus and Cleveland
road, says:
"For some months past an army of men
have been industriously engaged in prepar-
ing the grade for the superstructure; and
already by the provident forecast Of the
President, Alfred Kelly large quantity
of iron for the track has been purchased on
very advantageous terms, and is now being
received in Ohio from Europe" "
Just think of ALFRED KELLY, the head
and front of Ohio whiggery, going to "Eu-
ROPE buy railroad iron, made by "pauper
lator," whilst "thousands of needy poor
are starving at home," because "PoLK and
locoiocoism repealed the tariffof l642!"-
We should like dish on "protection to
home iadustry'' from the Journal now!--
TI0fn Adcertiser.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03
EXPERT ENCEs OF A BARRIsTER
THE MOTHER AND SON.

Dinner Eal been over about half an
hour one Sunday aitsrnoon-the only day
on which tur years / had been able To
eniiy dinner and was leisurcly slipping
a ri ,ss of wine, when carriage drove
rapidly up TO the door, loud rat-tat
followed, and my Friend DR.. Carleis, 10 my
great surprise, was announced.
Il have calIed,'' said the doctor rs we
shook hands, TO ask you to ;conrany me
10 M,unt Place. have just received n
hurried note from Miss Arlnitage, stating
that her mother, after a very brief illness
is rapidly sinking, and requesting my a.
tendance as we'll US that of legal gentle
man Immediately"
'sMrs. Armitage," [ exclaimed, mex
pressibly shocked. "Why, it is scarcely
more Than fortnight ngo that | met her,
at the R9chtords, in brilliant health and
spirits.''
"Eyen 50. But will you accompany me?
don't know where TO ind any one else
for the moment, and time presses"
s..It is an attorney probably, rather than
,abarrister that is needed; but, under the
circumstances, and knowing her as ! do, |
cannot hesitate. !" -s.ra
No were soon bowling along nj a rapid
pace, and in little more than on hour reach
ed the dying lady's residence, situated in
the county Of Essex, and distant about ten
miles from London. We entered together;
and DR.. Curtes leaving mel in the library
proceeded Of once to the sick chamber.
About ten minutes afterwards the house.
keeper, . tall foreign-looking, and rather
shandsome woman, came into the room, and
announced that the doctor wished to see me.
She was deadly pale, and, | observed,
irembled like an aspen. | motioned her to
precede me; and she, with unsteady steps,
Immediately led the way. So great was
her agitation, that twice in ascending the
stairs, she only saved herself from falling
by grasping the banis,er-rail. Tne presage
l drew from the exhibition Of such owe r
powering emotion, by person whom
knew to have been long not only in the
service. but in the confidence OF Mrs. Armi-
tage, was soon confirmed by Dr.. Curteis:
whom we met coming out OF the chamber
ofthe expiring patient.
.sStep this way" said he addressing me
and leading 10 an adjoining apartment.
= 1--WE do not require your attendance
Mrs. Bourbon" said be, as soon as w
.reached it, to the housekeeper, who ha'
swiftly followed us, and now stood staring
with eager eyes in the Doctors face, as
life and death hung on her lips. "Hav'
the goodness to leave U.s." he added tart!y
peroeiying she did not stir, but continues
her fearful scrutinizing glance. Sh
started at his altered tone, flushed crimson
then paled to chalky whiteness, an
muttering left the apartment.
s'The danger of her mistress has be
wildered her." remarked.
"Perhapa so,'' remarked DR.. Curteis
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

he said sustained by a pure conscience, he
was quite willing to incur the hazard hint
ed at by the prisoner. After careful and
luminous summing up, the jury, with a
very slight delibera returned a verdict
of '@Guilty."
As the word passed the lips Of tie fore
man OF. the jury, piercing shrek rang
through the court. 1t proceeded from a
tall figure in black, who, with closely
drawn veil, had sat motionless during the
trial, just before the dock. 1t was the
prisoners mother I he next instant LIE
rose, and throwing back her veil, W1lSly
exclaimed: "He is innocent innocent tell
S.sesss 4 els.ne5- --essss sss-.. -=ts,,.,sa =
"AIother mother!for tie love OF f fffetere4, Fl ee4,
be silent!" shouted the prisoner with fran
tic vehemenee, and stretching himself over
the front Of the dock, as if to grasp and
restrain her.
"Innccent, [ tell you'll" continued the
woman. "I-I alone am the guilty per-
son! 1t was alone that perpetrated the
deed! lie knew it not, suspected it not,
till it was too lac Here" she added,
drawing sheet of paper from her bosom =
'here is my confession, with each circum-
stance detailed"
As she waved it over her head it was
snatched by her son, and, swift as light
ming, torn TO shreds, "She is mad! Heed
her not believe her not He at the same
time shouted at the top of his powerful
voice, "She is istracted-mad! Now, my
lord, your sentence! Come!" >'7t - +
| frbn "a, nd top,apf ~, 4I,o c,,.f
no language which | can employ would
convey an adequate impression of. AS
soon as calm was partially restored, Mrs.
Bourbon was taken into custody; the pris-
oner was removed: and the court adjourn
ed, of course without passing sentence.
1t was even as his mother said! Subse-
quent investigation, aided by her confess
ions, amply proved that the fearful crime
was conceived and perpetrated by her alone,
in the frantic hope of securing for her idol
lied son the hand and fortune of Miss Ar
mitage. She had often been present with
him in his laboratory, and had thus be.
come acquainted With the uses TO which
certain agents could be put. She had pur.
oined the key of the recess; and he. untor.
luuultly lOo late ~ piC'CIit tLC pCl pttt dtlOI
Of the crime, had by mere accident discov-
cred the abstraction Of the poison. His
subsequent declarations had been made fol
the determined purpose of saving his moth
er's life by the sacrifice of his own!
The wretched woman was not reserved
to fall before the justice CT !.er County,
! The hand of G Cd smote her ere the scafIolt
was prepared for her. She was smittel
with frenzy, and died raving in the Me
tropolian Lunatie ASYLUM. Alfred Bour
don, after a heightened imprisonment, wa
liberated. He called on me, by appoint
ment, few days previous TO leaving thi.
country forever and | placed in his hands
a small pocket Bible, on the Hy-leaf eI
which was written one word =" Ellen!
His dim eye lighted up with something o.
It's old fire as he glanced at the characters
he then closed the book, placed it in his
bosom, and waving me mute farewell
saw he burst not trust himself to speak
hastily departed l never saw him more
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03
From the Home Iqaafhal
Yankee PhiiOSOph hfy


Lives there the Yankee, far or near,
Who, when his plans get out of gear,
Has never said, Wall, don't keer, 70 y sf
'5 by golly?' y
Who, if he stub his toe and fall, za 80.
Don't want toswear, but great or small,
Will vent his ire, with darn it all, l ass
II, BY golly' Z
The Yankee boy with startling eyes,
When first the elephant he spies, -
With wonder ,snums' and 'swows,; and cries
- -. By golly?' =
The youth with jack knife sharp and stout
will TRY trade to whittle out, .ai.
And shaving, query. what you beouta ie.a4
9YH}8 efs @ @9 Bygollyp :
Tho man that's dickered morn a few
Will quaintly ask you how dye dew?' 80
His story tell, and 'snores It's true,
paa asssssT s..,a By golly'
For the main chance he ever tries,
And thinks take things MS they rise z@
p'Twont do to be more nice than wise, Il
's's - tsss 81 By gollya
With brass enough his way 10 win, eE
However much he gets pf tim s.,j .ss
He swows' he'll have as much agih,
~ . BY golly' M
Ifluck attend him, and he makes
A happy hit: or sweeps the stakes,
With sarter all 'taint no great shakes:s
By gollyF
But ifha lose the luck he had. t
May be he'll be 'most proper mad, -.s.-.
And guess as how, this ere;s tew bad;
By golly"
Whate'cr he tries. it is his rule,
If once he fail to reach the sgool,'
TO rate himself "a tarnal fool,
By goliy'
And so the Yankee sstaves along
Full chiscl,' hitting right or wrong; a=
And makes the burden of his song ..
sie;iz..i+ as BY golly"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

He WILL AND HE woN'T.-The Selma,
Ala. Reporter, (whig) says that 'President
Taylor WILL MOST AssUREDLY VETO THE
WILMoT PRovIso AND ALL SUCH MEAS
|UREs"
The Boston Atlas says "therc rs no doubt
that Gen, Taylor aoiA aGis his signature
to bill containing tile prouiSo!",
1t takes wings to believe both OF these
statements,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

@Hon. Josiah Quincy, Jr. Of Boston,
the new Treasurer Of the Termont Central
Railroad, receives it is said salary often
thousand dollars. The stock OF that road
has been selling for forty-six cents on a
dollar, and is still going down.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

~There is negress on the estate Of
John c. Calhoun, aged liz years. She
was brought from africa, and has been in
his family for century. She has 63 de.
scendants, all living on the same planta'
ton.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

A DARK SUBJEcr.-A blind darkey with
an extinguished candle in a dark cellar
looking for black cat that wasn't there.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

RA Connecticut dame upon being ask
ed how many children She had, replied on.
ly fourteen mostly boys and girls.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-09-03

A Coon IDEA A man in Albany feeds
his COW on rum cherries, to make her milk
punch.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

AZ North Carolina, ono Of the frmest and most
reliable Wing Stale In the Union, has not been hon
orcd with seat In the Cabinet, the leading Wing
members of Congress, both from the NORTH and tho
Soah are nearly unanimous In urging upon the ia.
yorable consideration Of General Taylor the claims
of the noble Old North State for p foreign mission
In the person of the Hon. J. NJ. Earringer, us our
ministerial representative al the court OF SPAIN
Gen Barringer IS now the distinguished Chairman
OF the Committee on Indian Affairs Of the House Of
Representative. He was elected to the Legisa-
ture Of North Carolina In his minority, NOT having
attained the ago Of twenty one years. He was sub
seqnently elected TO Congress where he has served
with distinguished ability during the last six years
and has been nominated for reelection by his con-
s,ituents but declined He il a gentleman of fine
talents, Of bland and courteous manners and Of ex-
allied patriotism; and would repreaert his country
aboad with dignity and honor. He was one az the
ablest and most efficient supporters Of General Tay.
lor In North Carolina u Ii highly important that
our ministerial representatives. abroad should be In
tegent, accomplished, temperate and refined gen
genilcmen--possessing not only cultivated minds,
but bland and polished manners. All these essential
qualifications are combined In the person and char
ecfer OF General Barrnger-and such representatives
al foreign courts wonld command consideration and
reapect for our country.
i TAYLOR MAN rRoa THE START.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

ItsLly cstinated. II brings back the Pres
;dant;al office 10 is constitutional and mten-
ded dignity. The division Of laborso WISE
Is introduced into our government, VIII once
more be enforced, By the adoption Of this
rule. Responsibility can only be ensured
il this way. Cabinet officers, since Jack
sons day, have been little more than The
mere clerks Of the President, and clerks TOO
of the lowest order--clerks, without the pow
er Of exercising tl,eir discretion or Of enior-
cling their commands, Again, 10 the app''-
cauts for public office, this old Washingio-
man rule is Invaluable. It secures ia't
hearing Of his merits and i is the cnlg pos
siblc way, he can get a fair hearing ~
ready, we see its good effects Hundreds,
who came here for office, have gone home,
satisfied Of the justice and propriety Of the
rule. Personal intercession with President
/ TAYLOR, as with President Washington avails
nothing. So il was with Washington's cab.
met, so il will be with Taylor's cabinet -
The city is being fast relieved OF the pres
sure Of place hunters and in a few days more,
the President and Secretaries will scarcely
have call upon them for office. Their
time being thus undisturbed, they will be
able TO devote il to the rapid execution Of
the public business.
The administration has begun nobly.--
When il gets fairly under way, the country
will acknowledge it to be one Of the strong
est constitutional administrations that has YET
guided the destinies Of the Union
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

Tho following s the bin which passed the Honse
Of Representatives on the 10th ut and was con.
frned by tho Senate on The las day Of IT, 5esslon.
Il 10 now law
SEC | That IL Rhnll be lawful henceforward 10
make AT the mint and It's branches twenty dollar
gold coins OF The weight Of FIVE hundred and sixteen
gains and gold dollar coins Of tho weight Of 2h
grains and eiahiicnths which coins shall be legal
tenders Of payment according 20 their nominal al
nrs. .t-a
SEC, Z. ira the above mentioned coins shall be
made IN oil rcspecis In conformity with the existing
laws regulating the coinage at The minis except thai
on ne reverse ofthe gold dollar the figure of the
Gle shall be omitted
Sec s. That In adjusting the.weighfs Of gold coins
nenceforwhrd The following deviations from the stan.
dard weight shall be not exceeded In any Of The sim
gle pieces,--namely in the double eagle the eagle
and hall eagle. onehaf OF a grain and In The quarter
eagle and gold dollar, quarter OF A grain. and
then In weighing large number OF pieces toga,her
when delivered from the chief coinef 10 The trcasr
or, and from the treasurer the depositorp The de-
vialons from the standard weight shall moi trceed
three pennyweiefts In one thousand double eagles,
and ONE and half pennyweighrs In one thousand
half eagles one rennyweight In one ihousand quar-.
ter eael 2, and DehnIf ola pennyweight In thou
sand gold dollars.
Sec. 4. That so much OF this act rs regards the
coinaz &c Of twenty dollars and one dollar gold pieces,
shall continue Ia force until The fourth day of March
eighteen handred and fifiy-one, and. no lsagcr
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10
sENAToRIAL LATIyITY.

Classical quotation In our public debates IL alwny
delightful 10 the taste OF scholars; but what now
wish Ia TO call your attention 10 n reeentrnsanco o
inappropriate quotation In debate upon the Call.
fornia BILL Speaking Of the powers Of the President
under The bill, an honorable Senator remarked, he
IL onnus in hoe; meaning 10 convey an objection Il
the compiehensiyeness Of Executive authority
Now this phrase II coined, IL bad latin, II quoted, i
the abusa OF good.
No episiIs IL more celebrated OF beautiful than
that 10 which The quotation may be traced Qnd
csrkD aiquc dscens IL rsgo, 81 omnis "a hoe sit
Here the idea IL not quantity but intensity; and the
writer meant 10 say that he was most earnest Ia bis
vocation as prfufis rtra eiisios
II win not be sail .ujo1iifur homo, nftsr osnnis.
for this world not have the c6unsnance of solitary
classic writer; while II would impair the fulness Of
the Idea of power intended by the speaker u being
evident that the President may be omnis homo and
yet memo homo. -
ofthe great variety OF reiotons in which Tnraell-
nus shows onnis have been tlasslcslly used hcre
Is not one which authorized this use Of H.
Quiniillian has this phrase Demefrins iis unus
omnia esi Undoubtedly, the honorable Senator
intended 10 represent the President Ms Demcirus,
and hence this objection 10 the California bill
HAR0ARDTENSIS.
The Lawyers Of Philadelphia are about giving Mr.,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10
SENATE.

Yesterday, the Vice President laid be-
fore the Senate letter from the Hon. Rev
erdy johnson, resigning his seat as Sena-
tor (having accepted the appointment Of
Attorney General Of the United States,
and expressing his gratitude for the uniform
kindness, courtesy, and confidence extended
towards him. On The motion Of Mr.. Pearce,
the Executive of Maryland will be noti6et
of the resignation An adjournment of thu
Senate took place until Tuesday next
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10
DAILY NATIONAL WING.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
sATnRnAY MoRNlNl MARCH no. 1919.


eS- We would most respectfully suggest
to our fellow-citizcns now assembled IN tbs
city, from all parts OF the Union, whether II
would not he more to lie comfort Of HE
President for them to avoid the ceremony Of
shaking hands with him, when they call 70
pay him their respects, and be quite as SAT-
isfactory to them not to indulge IN me rrac-
tce as to indulge in il I It ought 70 be re-
membered that, shaking the hand and arm
is blow to the whole body, and that sha-
ing hands thousand times in day is equal
to thousand blows. The repetition Of this
infection for six days in the week, is cruel
in the extreme 10 the person suffering the
infection. Yesterday, the President was 50
much exhausted when he retired from the
reception room, and his nervous system SO
nnduly excited, that j, was some time be-
fore he could compose himself. We are
sure that it only needs TO call the attention
Of visiters TO the effects of shaking hands, 10
induce them TO abstain from its adoption
when they meet the President His hand
is warm and open to all, but let no one ask
for It or take it, II has enough to do to
keep the reins Of the Government Of this
Republic.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

| The steamship America left Liverpool on
the cath Of February and reached Halifax
in IL days. Her news was expressed to
st. Johns, n b., and thence telegraphed
to the United States.
Immense speculations in cotton had taken
place at Liverpool at advanced prices The
mania fell of for few days, but at the date
Of the steamers departure, prices were rail-
lying again and every thing wore the appear
ance Of renewed speculations.
American securities were in good demand.
! The bill to modify the British Navigation
| laws in relation to American ships was be-
/ fore Parliament again, and our minister in
formed the Queens government that he
was ready to sign convention of complete
reciprocity between the two nations, by which
American and British ships can trade in each
Others waters on a perfect footngof equality.
/ The deaths by cholera have swelled 10
5,546
The Austrian King has consented to re-
fer the lombard dispute to a Congress Of
Powers at Brussels, and has sent minister
to London TO arrange for opening the Con-
gress.
The French Congress is dissolved. The
new Congress isto meet in May. Presi-
dent Bonaparte was daily acquiring political
strength aud popularity. Greatprogress had
been made in establishing public confidence,
thereby, in the republic. The red bonnet,
the symbol oflberty ana Of crime, had been
put down, as well as all insurectionist
movements.
The French government had not acknowl-
edged the new Roman Republic, which was
formally established on the 9th Of February
The Pope was deposed, but all the guaran-
tees voted to confirm him in the exercise
Of his spiritual power.
The usurper Of Tuscany has been driven
from his home, and provisional govern
ment has been declared to take his place.
The Imperialist or Austrian troops, we
are glad to hear, have been signally defea-
ted By tbs Hungarians in several battles.
In the Spanish Congress, on a call for
the correspondence respecting the cession Of
Cuba, il was avowed that no overtures had
been made by any power for its cession from
the crown Of Spain
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

WATCH REruRss. March on l6I9.-.John Lee
and Forn Campbell, (colored) drunk and disorderly
required to give security--gaye security ind paid
c osts, and were discharged.
Reuben Barber, (white,) brought in for being
drunk and disorderly TO give security, and
In defanlr, was committed TO the work house for 30
days. Gl1t at Slt SN-tt3
Henry Hewson, (white) brought IN for being
found begging about the streeis--rommtted 10 the
work house for 80 days
John Magory, (white,) idle and disorderly person,
no visible means Of support to the work
house for 30 days.
Daniel Bringman, (while) brought in for being
drunk ind In helpless condition. gave security for
good behavior, ana paid costs.
March SA I8i9---I.nrcnzo H. Wheeler twhite,)
and William Racket (white) came in for lodgings,
and departed in the morning.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

The Journal Of Education for Upper Canada, for
Quoted periodical remarks: nIn The unanimons
judgment of the leading literary press Of Great Bril-
tain and The United States, Wcbste's Dictionary Ia
the most learned, the most comprehensive, and the
e,lnge containing all that Is excellent In DR.. John
sons great work, with numerous pathological cor.
rections, more concise and accurate definitions In
many instances, and The addition of some sixteen
thousand words- these additions consisting for the
most part OF terms used In the various departments
Of science and the arts, In commerce, manufactures
merchandise, and the liberal professions. There ID
no doubt that this addition OF Webster will cventu-
nly drive all others from the market. Irdyfd no
private library Is now complete without t."