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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22
From The Louisville Journal.
The Spring Of Life IS Past.
hs spring # life is past,

The spring Of life is past, ...-,s....
with all its budding hopes and fears,
Andstfs aptunn time is coming,
,cs With its5weight: Of weary yes-s;
Our joyeusness is fading, ..5;.s ;s.5., -.
Il Our hopes are dimmed with care,
s ndyouthls fresh dreams Of fgladness,
! All perish darkly there,
While bliss was blooming near us,
Inthe hearts drst burst offspring,
While many hopes could cheer Us,
LIE seemed 8 1lorious thing;
Like foam upon the river,
: When thsbreeze goes ripling Ger,
These hopes have fed forever,
To come to us no more. 5.z.. 20
4ssssfs f5sssSt. 49, .Ff E:s
sad, yetsweet to listen, a H.
AZ I'd the soft winds gentle swell,
Aud think We hear the music stt<
Our childhood loved SO we'll;
!TS gaze out on the even,
. And the boundles fields Of air,
And wsfeel again our boy hoods wish,
To roam ike angles there.
/, There are many dreams of gladnsss,
That cling around the past, s9e
i ,Ana from that tomb offeeling,
o asOld thought comes thronging fast,
~ The forms we loved SO dearly,
.i4sss In the happy days now gone,
g The beautiful and loyelY,o s
gofair tolook upon. ~;
Those bright and gentle maidens,
who seemed So formed for bliss,
8 Tsd glorious and too heavenly, s.
For such world as this;
IS hose soft dark eyes seemed swimming
~ Ina sea ofliquid light.
e And whose. locks of gold were streaming
DER brous 50 sunny bright. sS.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine,
III the spring time of the year,
Like the changefuI CLEANS Of April,
: they followed every tear;
Thsy have passed like hope, away
. s All their loneliness is fed;
Oh. many q heart is mourning,
That they are with the dead. --'=
Like tn . brightest buds ofsummer,
They have fallen from the stem;
Yet Oh. Il isla lovely death,
49, To fade from earth hike them
And vet the thought is saddening,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

~"Ma, that nice young man, Mr.,
Saultung, is very fond Of kissing" "Mind
your seam, Julia;-who told you such
nonsense?" "Why ma, I had it from his
own lips" -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22
! Nbe portage 5futinel.
aAMuEL b. HARRIS, ,JR., / D. p,,,
.KoswELL PATTERSON.

One year, payable within six months, s1,oo
One year, payable after. the expiration OF
Xix months and within the year, ~ a'eo
One syear, pay able after itse1piration, 1'oo
S frNo paper will be bediscontinued untillall ar
seafaess are paid, except at the option Of the
pubIishers = ss's-7s t5aess
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
Bit 0fastorys

Many years ago, when the State of Geor-
gia was thinly inhabited and the Indians oc-
cupied large portion of her territory un-
disturbed BY the white man, q son Of the
Emerald Isle, weary and hungry, about mid
day, presented himself at the door Of a
wealthy farmer and asked for work. The
Trishman told the farmer that he lad travel
ed far and was entirely out of money, and
unless he gave him bit of job he would
not be able to make "a dacent living."-
The farmer told him he had nothing rartic-
iilarlS for him to do, but thai if he really
wanted work, he thought he Wight be able
to hunt him upa job. "Lets see, J" sa!d the
farmer, 81 believe, as have large stock
of poultry and. plenty of corn, that will
get you to take Care ofthem, but mind, you
must See that every one gets enough and
that no ore gets more than his Share; thif,
you must attend to twice day-morning
and evening"" PAT pledged his word that
he would strictly carry out his orders -
The necessary arrangements having beeh
made as regards wages, board, &C., Pat
was duly installed in his new vocation.
Pat performed his duty well, and the
poultry, under his good Management, was
kept in the best Of order. For some time,
however, Pats discerning eye perceived
that an old drake was getting more than
his share of corn; this could not be allow
ed, for he was strictly charged to see that
every one got enough; but no one was to
get more than his share, now Pat had nj
idea of disobeying the commands of the far
mer, so he was resolved by scme means OF
other to put stop to it.
One evening, as usual, while Pat was
distributing corn to his fowls, he commenc.
ed talking in the following manner: Gar
rah, be Jasus, sn' here ye are agen, you
damned spoonbill qnsdtipel! ye Iay under
the barn all day. an when / say chi-ky
chi-ky, be St. Pathric ys are the first one
here; and be jabers you pick DIP thra grains
o. corn to chakens one; now be jssus an
lie fax ye for that an so will" Sure e.
nough Pat tolPd the old drake close up to
him; made grsbb and nabbed him. ."An'
it't welcome ye .rs, blast yose ugly piCthui
whin Pm done with ye to pick up more
than yer share; with that Pat pulled ont his
knife and trimm'd the drake's bill off sharp
and slim like chickens, and then he ex-
ultingly threw bin down. saying: snow, be
jshers, ye can pick up corn 'longside that
bob.tail rooster!"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
From the Young Peoples Mirror.

THE SAGE's ADVICE 70 YOUNG TALMoR;
-"Go, my son." said an Esstern sage Of
Muza, to young Talmor, Ego forth into the
world, be wise in the pursuit of knowledge;
be wise in the accumulation Of riches; be
wise in the choice of friends; yet little will
this avail thee il thou choosest not wisely
the wife of thy bosom. When the rulers
Of the people echo thy sayings, and the
trumpets Of fame send thy name abrosd
among the nations, more beautiful will the
sun Of thy glory set if one bright cloud re-
fleets its brightness, but snllied forever will
be the splendot Of the rays, if like a dark
spot She CLOSES its surface. Consider this,
then, my son, and look we'll 10 her ways
whom thou wouldst love-for little will all
else avail thee If thou choosest NOT wisely
the companion Of thy bosom. See, yonde:,
Che maidens Of Tinge-thsy deck them
selves with the gems of Golconda and the
rose Of Cashmere, themselves more beauti-
full; but ahl take them not to thy bosom;
for the gem will grow dim, and the rose
wither, and nought will remain to thee Of all
thon didst WOO and win. Neither turn thy
self to the proud one who vaunts herself
on having Scanned the pages of the Vedas,
and faihomed the mysteries of the Holy
Temple. Woman was not born to WELD
the sceptre, or direct the council: to reveal
The mandates of Bramac, or expound the
sacred verses of Mena. Rather be it hers
to support thee in gfief, and soothe thee in
sickness; to hide thy faults and forgive thy
weakness; rejoice in ths prosperity and
cling to thee in adversely. Reflect, then,
my son, ere thou choosest, and look to her
ways whom thou wouldst make the wife of
thy bosom. A wife! what sacred name,
what responsible Office. She must be tile
unspotted sanctuary to which, wearied man
may fee from the crimes Of the world, and
feel that no sin dare enter there. A wife,
she must be the guardian angel Of his foot
steps on earth, and gnide them to heaven:
so firm in virtue that should he for mo-
ment waver, she can yield him support, and
replace him upon its firm foundation so
happy id conciods Innocence that when from
the perple2ities Of the world he returns to
his house, he may neve iud q frown where
ho sought q smile. Such, my son, thou
seekest in a wife; and reflect we'll ere thou
choosest. Open not thy bosom to . triAer.
rspose not thy head on the breast which
lnurseth envy, and folly, and vanity; hope
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

mot for obedience where passions are un.
tanned, and expect not honor from her who
honoteth not the God who made her,
Though thy place BE next to the throne Of
princes, and tile countensnce Of royalty
beam upon thee; though thy riches be as the
pearls Of Omar, and thy maine be honorsd
from the East to the West; little will 1t a.
vail thee, if darkness and disappointment
and strife be in thine own hsbitation. There
must be thy hours Of solitude and sickness,
and there thou must die. Reflect, then, my
son, ere thou choosest, and look well to her
ways whom thou wouidst love; for though
thou be wise in all things, little will it avail
thee. IL thot ch6osest not wisely the vile Of
thy BOSOM"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

BEAUTIFUL Ex+RAcr.-Wben The face 81
nature is wreathed with smiles, and the
heart rejoices in prosperity, it is because
some darling object is about to be obtained
some valuable possession Is at hand. 1t
is the hope of happiness that sustains The
soul when sinking uhdet adversely; that
tslms the trouble d spirit; that pours into
the heart of grief those. consultations which
are healing. The chief ain and object Of
life ID happiness; and the pursuit thereof
permanent pleasure; for even in the darkest
days Of life may be seen the beautiful rain
bow of hope, and It Sends its rays Of light
far over the fearful ehasm of death; into a
land where the eye that is fading on earth
can discern objects Of heavenly beauty
The hope of happiness is the rainbow and
the sunshine of life; and though clouds may
sometimes dsrken the horizon, yet the rain
bow will soon appear, and the clouds will
give place to sunshine and beauty.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
POETRY.
The German Emigrant's Farewell.

Farewell! farewell! dearestland Of my birth,
am crossing the wide, vide sea.
leave the with tears, yet would not return,
60 to the land of the free,
I 90 10 that land where no tyrant like ours,
Bids the people bow down TO his rod;
lgo to that land where all men are free,
To worship, in safety, their Cod
Let tyrants beware, for the time eometh near
When the people shall rise in their might;
And hurl from their thrones the king who so long
Have kept them enshrouded 10 night.
The day fast approaches when kingcraft rnust bow
To the peoples omnipotent word,
And the glad hallelujshs of nations redeemed,
On each blast that sweeps BY, shall be heard.
catch last glimpse of my dear native hills;
Az bound o'er the fathomless main
bid you long, nay, final sdieu,
Fer never shall see you again.
Ny ewn mountain home, ] can nevst forget,
Though no palace or castle boast;
Yet around It my fondest remembrances
And al that my heart treasures most, cling.
And yet, while look, thou artlost to my sight,
Comingled with the ocean and sky;
feel keen pang 1tthus parting with tbeej
Icsnnot repress the deep sigh.
leave the land where my boyhood was spent,
Togo to one that 10 new
Bot the die has been cast, cannot return:
Then my loved native country, adieu.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
POLL TICAL.

MR. bEHToN AND THE CABlNET....Nt appears
that Mr.. Clayton and his associates Of the cabi.
net, at Washington, are endeavoring to concili-
ate Mr.. Benton, Of the Senate, for the further.
ance Of their own views. Mr.. Bentonhas thrown
hinseIf out Of the party to which he belonged
by his free soil movements in Missouri, and has
become, like Mt. Van Buren, of Kinderhook, q
mischief maker and a disorganizer. The cabi-
net are accordingly trying to pick him up and
use him, to serve their own ends, in the hope
that he will concur in The new appointments that
have been made since the installation Of Presi-
dent Taylor, at their instigatiOn. This is the
second Of the family that has been tempered with
In this way. Col. Fremont, Col. Benton's SON.
in-lsw, was approached, and received from the
cabinet tie Office Of Commissioner 10 run the
boundary line between the United States and
Mexico. The attempt, however, has failed, for
Col. Fremont has declined the offer, and refused
% have anything TO do with is. A statement to
that effect was published SOME time since in the
correspondence of the Herald, but its correctness
was denied by the administration organs, and by
The Republic at st.Washington, very emphaticslly.
This was the only statement of the Herald, Of
this character, that was denied but it is admit
ted now by even tie administration organs. II
ID really humiliating to see the cabinet Of such
man as General Taylor, WAC was elected to the
presidency on the highest principles of patriot.
ism, and with an enthusiasm rarely equalled, 60.
ing out Of It's way, and endeavOring to conciliate
free soilers Of the South, for the purpose of con-
4rming nominations. Kshows the tone and tenn.
per Of the cabinet, in which Mr.. Ewing is pre-.
siding spirit and Mr.. Clayton his aid and assis-
tsnt.--[ Louisville Democrat.
II The editor Of tie old standard whig Jour.
Aal, the CineinnGti Gazette, has become very mel
ancholy upon the sins Of the age. He writes a
Aournful hOmily on the text: "The times are
sut Of joint" found in some odd chapter of Jere-
niah.. He surveys the past and gathers up all
the wicked things that have been done these many
years, and makes sad picture Of it indeed..--
We don't wonder that the world assumes a SOM
brs hue these times to whig vision. It is to
mem day Of evil, and the fltnre is full of trou-
sle. Heretofore, they have lived in anticipation.
The vision Of Office fitted before them, and in
sifsd hope 70 abetssr time coming. When the
tenant OF the white house should hold The spoiis
n his hands. then would be the day Of jubilee
Tor all whigdom. There now he sits and be ID
nst the thing intended. Whigery, is in Ax,
md can't get oue---all's wrong and can't be right
Cd. The game Of deception has been played ous
70 The sss safd and political rogaes are about to
.gss their dus. Tbs editor talks Of the mob in
Viclnbarg, the burning Of converts, the office.
huntsrs, and the lawlessness Of the times |; bat
khs sensitive perssns generally, passes ever tie
mi cause sf distress--the forlorh condition ci
Wsissry. We can't sympathiss with whigery
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

SYMpAfHY.-Iti is q mistaken idea that
manliness and stoicism are ihsepafable-
that tender regard for the feelings and in.
terests Of others is weak ana unmanly. A
heart insensible to sympathy claims greater
affinity to the brute than to man. Show me
the man who is regardless Of the feelings Of
his friends or enemies; who has no tear to
drop with his brother in misfortune Of guilt;
a stranger to sympathy with the heart he
has thnnghtlessly wounded; reckless alike
of personal chsractef and personal Of family
peace; who lives for sell, and confines his
sympathies within the boundaries of his
own success; and will show you such a
man as is calculated to crimson the cheek
Of humanity, and cause his fellows almost
to foget the divinity Of their origlonsl, in
the enortnit5 and dsformity Of ingloriods
prostitution.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
"UsrrrD We srAsD-DrviDED VIZ FArE.''

much, as we told them so before. We fofesa@
that in electing Taylor, they were using them
selves up. They were never intended TO con-
troll the policy Of this country. They can't hold
the reins. But they would try it. They will
break their neeks. 1t can't be helped now
Louisville Democrat.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

THAT does Couriing agree WiM.-In a
lesson in parsing the sentence 'man court.
ing in capacity of bliss,' &C., the word
'courting' comes to pert young miss Of
fourteen to parse. She commences hesi-
tatingly, but gets along we'll enough, until
she was to tell what it agreed with. Here
she stopped short, but the teacher said
"very ~ell, what does counting agree
with?"
Ellen blushed, and held down her head.
"Ellen, DONE you know ~hatthat agrees
with?"
"Ye-ye-yes, sir"
"Well, Ellen, why don't you parse that
word !? what does it agree with?"
Flushing stifi more and stammsring FL
len says
"Es-s-sgrses with ali the girls, sirl"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

AEL SrRAteHT.-A negro boy being sent
by his master to borry pound Of lard oil
from his neighbor thus delivered his mes
sage sMissds Thompson, massa. sent MI
over to borrow or beg q pound Of hog tai
low-hs say he got de old SOW up in de per
fAtten 'sm-hs gwihs to kill her day, before
yesterday snd he come over week FOR lasl
snd pay YOU ill you owe us..
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

tMr. Captain,' said son Of Erin, going
on board vessel in the port of Cork, 'you
looked SO much like the mate that I took
you to be the cook: you will be after lend:
ing me the loan Of your broad axe to saw
an empty barrel of -four in two, to make
my COW q hog pen.'
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

"Thete appears to be great gathering
about these premises" said'a pretty dam.
sci, as she put on her new skirt.
eyes," Quickly added her cousin, "ahd
a great hustle, too"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

The following conundrum was read at the
concert on Wednesday evening:
Why was the American flag, at the storm
ing Of Monterey, like the vault Of Heaven
Because, after the storm was over, th'
stars were still there.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21
Aeaafa for fha MannSF.


8. F. Murray, Bowling Gtssh.
John L. Triple, Sbsn9eFbge.
Or. John c. Welborn. FIpnkfork u
pr. Nathan yannoy, VannoyS MiG
r. H. johnson, Ashley:
q. Minor, Prairieville.
A. NJ. Thomas, Paynesvills.
F'.i ,, :, Na Gl'hsTd Sa,i.s s2d cl.rE.,iIl..
Col. Jas. j.. Britioh. Troy.
jsRs ISlis y: \: Mckee, Mckee, ''s c.p-.a-o''t'
Dsi .ai y. MHi +. 4; s.i.s5, sisilin New Hope.
DR., M. mcfarland, Louisville.
Robert J. Huston, Warreutont
DR.. w. B. Adams, ,Danyille.
Col. William Priest, New Copds6.;
4. w. Lamb, Hannibal, +.
Col: Benjamin Davies. Palmyra. r,
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

A fellow who was kicked down three
pair Of stairs for dsingimpsrtinent language
at an evening party, sent up note req1es-
ting the man who did it to inform him where
he purchased his Boots.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

II Pride may sometimes Be useful spring
board to the aspiring soul. but is 3 much Hss.
frequently d destructive stumbling -Slceh
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-01-21

Custom, though ever 20 osneissfs wifASus ss
h but IN Old error: e-f 1883.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-08
NJ S u r A NJ c 6
The Protection Insurance Companv

Inc protection Insurance Ctm,,uv
Hartford, Conn,
TONTINUE to issue policies on the mos, 6.
~ yorable terms, at their Agency in ~ p,nl
Min. Ter. on Dwellings, Stores, Hotels W.
houses, Mills, Manufactures, Barns &c 70 e.
Also, on Household furniture, and Goods e. aros
and Merchandise contained or stored tber4;n
gainst loss or damage by FIRE Also. on ~.
Goods, Groceries, Manufactured Good, D.!
duce, Household furniture, Live Stock, and s,or,,
other description of Merchandise or Perez
Property, shipped or to be shipped per good sea,,
boat, or boats TO and from points on tie Wei
waters, or between Eastern cities iva Lake.
other inland routc] and any towns IN the Western
country, against the hazards Of Inland 1rarsoor-
tation. Also, upon shipments Of Goods, Wsres
and Merchandise, per good vessel or vessels be-
tween New Orleans and Eastern ports--betyeen
New Orleans and other Gulf ports-betmeen ALI
American ports and English or European Ports.
or TO any maritime port whatsoever in the Allan
tic waters, against the Perils of the Seas, a, the
lowest rates Of premium charged by other respor-
sible Companies. For full information az to rates
adjustment of losses, sc. apply to the unders,gn
ed, who Is authorized to issue Fire and Marine
Policies, without delay.
3S-f W. P. MURRAY.
Agen. Protection Insurance Co.
ST Paul, Jan. 8, 1850.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-08
GREAT BARGAINS!

TINE undersigned is duly authorized by Sam
L. uel Leech to sell and convey by genera
warrantee deeds, the following described rea
estate in the immediate vicinity Of St. Paul, to
wit: The Southwest one fourth Of the Southeast
quarter and the East half Of the Southw es,
quarter of Section No. l. Also, Let No. l, oil
Section No IL, all in Township No. %, north OF
Range No % west. Also, Lot No. S, Of Section
No 6, and Lot No. of Section No. 7, in Town
ship No. %, north Of Range No. 22 west.
The above Iauds Join the Town Plat of t.
Panl, one hundred and twenty acres Of which
are rich Prairie and fifty of ,imbered lai, fronting
on the river. Also, 1hirty-two Lots in Leechs
Addition to St. Paul. and forty acres laid off ad-
Joining the into out lots, of one, two, three,
it1r, and eight acres Also, House and Lot on
Bench sreet. in Rice and lrvine's Addition, near
the residence of Mr. Irvine.
The above Lands and Lots will be sold on lib
eral terms. and persons wishing To purchase can
see Plats of the same and be shown the grounds
by Richard Freeborn or the undersigned
b. w. LOTT.
st. Paul, Nav 20, 1850. ON.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-08

HINTS TO FARMERS tomatoes make
excellent preserves.
loads are the hest protection Of cab
bage against lice.
Plants, when dropping are revived by
few grains of canphor.
Pears arc generally improved by
grating on mountain ash.
Sulphur is valuable in preserving
grapes from insects.
Lard never spoils in warm weather,
If it is cooked enough in trying out.
In feeding with corn, fifty pounds
ground 60 as far as hundred pounds
IN the kernel.
Corn meal should never be ground
very fine. 1t Injuries tho richness of
II.
Ruta Baga is the only root that in
creases in nutritious qualities as it in
creasos In size
Sweet olive oil is a certain cure for
the bite Of Il rattle-snakc: apply it w
ternaly and externally.
Rats and other vcrmin arc kept from
grain by sprinkle of garlic when pack
ing the sheats,
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LII. w. TRACY a. co.


TEAVE the pleasure Of announcing to the clti
IL zens of St. Paul and vicinity, that they ART
in receipt of a well selected stock of Dry Goods
Groceries and Liquors, which they will sell cheal
for ash Their assortment consists in part
the following articles
50 pieces assorted calicoes, fancy
10 do mourning do
20 do Merrin,ack prints, best quality
tweed and Kentucky jeans
satnets, grey, blue and mixed
aIpaccas, gnghams, cambria, apron check
blue drills. shirtipg stripe, ticking, fannels
pongee handkerchiefs, suspenders, ladies'
gloves, and mtts, ladies' side and tuck combs,
fancy shawls, lace, etc.
Also, good assortment Of dOmestics, all pri-
ces. In addition TO the above, we have a good
assortment of Lawns for sale cheap, as the season
is advancing.
GROCERIES.
Sugar, coffee, Candles mould and sperm. to-
bacco, tea, cinnamon, soap, nutmegs and cloves,
nails; N. O. and sugar house molasses, rice, dr d
apples mackerel saeratus, starch pipes, matches,
assorted candies, herring, olive OIL Pressed tum-
blers. Stoughton bitters, peppermint, catsup, pc P
per sauce, etc. Assorted shot, powder, playing
cards.
LIQUORS.
Port Wine, a superior article for family use,
American brandy, Cognac do a first rate article,
Sherry wine, rectifed whiskey and gin.
WOODEN WARE.
Painted tubs and buckets, wasbboards, clothes
pins and other notions.
All for sale cheap. Give Us call. No trouble
to show goods. Next door below the Post Office.
Aug 2 l5tf III. w. TRACY, T. co.