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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02
Webster on the Evidences of
Christianity.

A few weeks since, sitting by his own
fireside, after day of severe labor in the
Supreme Court, Mr.. Webster Introduced the
last Sabbath's sermon, and dscoursed in an-
mated and glowing eloquence for an hour
on the great truths of the Gospel. cannot
but regard the opinions Of such a man in
some sense as public property. This is my
apology for attempting 10 recall some Of
those remarks which were uttered in the pri-
vacy Of the domestic circle:
Said Mr.. Webster: Last Sabbath lis.
tened 10 an able and learned discourse upon
the evidences of Christianity. The argu.
ments were drawn from prophecy, history,
with internal evidence. They were stated
with logical accuracy and force; hut, as il
seemed TO me, the clergyman failed to draw
from Them the right conclusion. He came
so near the truth, that was aslonished that
he missed il. In summing up his argu-
,nents, he said the only alternative presented
by these evidences is this; Either Chris
tianity is true. or il is deuson produced
by an excited Imagination. Such is not the
alternative, said the critic but il is this -
The Gospel is either true history, or it is a
consummate fraud; it is either a reality or
an imposition. Christ was wha, he pro-
fessed TO be, or he was an imposlor. There
is 10 other alternative. His spo,less life, his
earnest enforcement of the truth, his suffer-
ing in its defence, forbid MS 10 suppose thar
he was suffering an illusion Of a heated
brniu.
Every act of his pure snd holy life shows
that he was the author Of truth, the adyo.
cate of truth, the earnest defender of truth.
and the uncompIainins sufferer for truth
Now considering The purify of his doctrines,
the simplicity Of his life, and the sublimity
of his death. is il possible that he would have
died for an illusion? In all his preaching
the Savior made no popular appeals. Ills
discourses were all directed to the individu.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

lips to the same spot. Tell her It's all l
can send her from here, but that my Iasl
breath shall be prayer TO God for her and
her little one! And now good bye, my kind
fiiends-you have done all you could do for
us-God will reward you-look TO your own
safety
II was time, indeed, lest our cnnoe should
be swallowed up in the vortex of the sinking
vessel; and with feelings to which nothing
OF wretchedness can compare, we showed off
10 our plot-boat.
In moment the wreck wen, down, and
the last yestige of those il ccsssined wns the
arm o! her nobIe-hearted master, as il seemed
to wave an adieu to us, and 10 all things of
earth.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

pearance with baggage car, into which,
placing an old chest that contained the entire
fortune of its inmates, and both taking their
seats in the vehicle, they also left the house at
brisk trot. The husband in time met his
wife at her usual stand, with whole limbs in
excellent health, and dsconsolate only because
OF having remained on her post SO long. An
explanation ensued, when it appeared that the
stranger equestrian who had brought false in
telllgence to the husband only short time be-
fore, had called on the wife at the vegetable
stand, and informed her that her husband re-
quested her TO remain there until he would call
the stranger representing himself as par
ticular friend of the husband, and transmitted
the message only as courtesy. The whole
affair was inexplicable, until the couple reached
home, when the absence of their daughter.
and the few unmistakable signs which attend
elopement, suggested the full truth of the
case.
The above facts, we think, offer fine field
to those who want material for story. What
follows might be worked out with interest for
concluding chapter.
The old man continued to prosper until the
summer of l649, when he was thrown back al
most to his original poverty, by the double loss
in the great fire, in which all his property was
consumed, and an unfortunate endorsements
His remaining notes, the last due on his real
estate, matured, and helped to complete the
work. Indeed, he was left the little garden on
the city's outskirts, as his last stay. Not
word had been heard in the meantime from the
absent daughter, until the arrival from New
Orleans, last Wednesday, of herself and hus-
band, on the steamer Tuscambia They had
just returned from California. The young
man easily effected reconciliation with his
father-in-law, for he is no longer penniess.-
Three years of hard digging in the mines near
Sacramento, had rendered him capitalist to
the tune of $4,000, of which $500 was yester-
day deposited in one of our banking houses
Our informant states that the young man had
already commenced an attempt to redeem some
OF the old mans property. Although the DIFF
ferent members of the party have occupied op-
posite positions on the wheel of fortune, they
seem all equally satisfied, we are told, since
they have met. ST. Louis Republican.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

WoMAN's RIGHTS. you please 10
permit lady 10 occupy this seat ? said
gentleman TO another. the other day, in q
railroad car. is she an advocate of womnn's
rights asked the gentleman who was in.
vited TO 'vacate.' She is,' replied he who
was Standing. We'll, then, let her take the
benefit Of her doctrines, and stand up
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

i served says Jefferson, with General
Washington, in the Legislature Of Virginia,
before the revolution, ard during it, with
DR.. franklin, in Congress. ! never heard
either OF them speak ten minutes al time,
nor 10 any bur the main point, which was 10
decide the question. They laid their shoul-
ders TO the greni points, knowing hat the lit
tie ones would follow Of themselves
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

Gracious hearts reflect most upon them.
selves they do not seek 80 much what 10 re-
prove in others. ~ what to amend in ihsm-
selves they love to LOOK inwards and being
sensible Of their own failings, are tender in
rejecting Oh tho weaknesses of others;
whereas those that are most inquis,ive 10 The
lives OF others are usually most careless y
reforming their own.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

The prick Of pin often gives more scnie
pain than Tho cash inflicted by a lancet. so
We pass through life our minor sorrows are
frequently harder to bear then our greater
affections.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

Srizng liqnor casks. and dislodgine the
spiri, is defined BY Mrs. Partngton TO bs
Rendering unro seizer The things that arc
seizer's.' s...s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

We never yet knew a man disPcssd .
seorn the humble who IVES not himself fsir
object OF seorn to the humblsst. ba1
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

What said LADY, do you think of Platonic
love Madam, replied The gentleman. il Is
like oil other tonics-very sxciiing.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

Persevere 10 everything that enlightened
conscience tells you is honest and right, and
you need not Tear The result.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-12-02

BAczrLoR.-A targe, for fair hands TO
shoot at.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-11-27
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05
Fire In Philad delphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec.


This morning about o'clock a Ere
broke out in the second story Of Mr.. Harris
new building, at the corner OF Sixth and
Chestnut streets. The flames spread ral-
IDLY, destroying the entire building, Which
contained several Book and music stores
and Parker's reslaraut underneath, ard from
thence were communicated to The Shaks-
pears building, on the opposite side oil the
street, and adjoining the Chestnut Street
Theatre, which was also entirely destroyed,
as was Browns Holel, adjoining ii. Abou,
o'clock, the walls Of Harris building fell
into the street, instantly killing two col.
ored persons, and injuriDg several iremeu
and police. |, was feared that several
others were killed, as at the time Of The
l he entire block on lhe west side Of Sixth
street, from Chestnut TO Carpenter, is a
heap of ruins. Several other buildings be.
sides those mentioned, were much da 10
aged The fire was got under about 9
O'Clock.
1t is reported that Police Officer John.
son was killed. w. w. Kelly is missing.
and it is feared he was killed.
The loss is no, far from 5000, 900. The
heavier losers are DR.. Schenck, whose
establishment was entirely destroyed; ].
& T. w. J Johnston, law book store. Sey.
eral music, periodical, and other stores on
Sixth, were entirely destroyed, with their
contents.
Workmen are now engaged in remov.
ing the rubbish. There are reports OF two
or three other persons having been killed.
Old independence Hill narrowly es.
capped. Owing to the severe cold, the fire.
men were nearly frozen, and scarcely able
to work the engines.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05
Railroad Accident-Loss Of Life.

A shocking accident occurred on The
c & P. Railroad, about four miles from
this place on the afternoon Of Thursday
last. As the train was bound upfor Cleve-
land, on approaching lake Pepin some OBJ
ject was discovered ON the track just be-
yoEd the curve in the road this side Of the
lake. The Engineer ordered the breaks on
and reversed his engine, but to no purpose
The train passed on some distance beyond
the object. Upon going back, after the train
had stopped, the horribly mangled remains
of man were found upon the track, jus,
gasping his last, the whole train having
passed over him, severing bis right leg a,
the hip, tearing out his entrails, and other,
wise shockingly mangled ard bruised. VIZ
have been unable to obtain any clue 10 BIZ
name or former residence. He was seer
about half an hour previous to the accideh
very much intoxicated, with bottle Of liq
uor in his possession; and it is supposed
he had fallen, or lain down upon the track
and was SO much intoxicated that he wa,
unable to rise. Not the least blame is al
tached to the Engineer or any Of the hand
upon the train.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05
Fire in Philadelphia.
PHILADEL.PHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3U.
Barnum's Museum, corner of Seventh
and Chestnut streets. took FIRE from the
gas lights, this evening about five o'clock
The building, with the whole collection Of
cuTiosIties II contained, was entirely de-
stroyed.
The stock in several book and music
stores, underneath was mostly saved.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 81.
The loss by the fire which DESTROYED
Barnum's Museum las. night, is very
heavy, and will amount to about 5000, 900.
The building which originally cost $780,
900, was owned by james Swayne, and
was insured for $50, Mr.. Spooner's
loss, (he having recently purchased the
establishment from Mr.. Barnum,) is es,i.
mated at $7O, 900, on which there is an in
surance of $4,000. G. Henderson d.
Co., book sellers, lost considerable portion
Of their stock. Mos, Of the Pianos and
other vnluables in the music store of E. s.
Walker, and Lea & Walker, we're remov.
ed; their loss, however, amounted, to sere.
raj thousand dollars. Mr.. Henderson
looses about $4,000. Several buildings
were considerably injured.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

STILL HARPiNa.-The editor Of the Whig,
who is the personifcation of all the virtues
the very soul of honesty-is still attempt
ing to prove that we were dishonest in
what we said bout the action Of the SEN
ate upon Foote'S resolution Of welcome to
Kossuth. This imputation, coming from
such source, grieves US much Had it
come from some questionable quarter, from
some one who had found great difficulty in
obtaining high standing in honorable
society, we might feel less inclined to lay
this soft Impeachment SO much to heart.
As it is, we are utterly inconsolable.
Yet, with all that sainted editor has said
upon this subject, he has not dared to say
that single word we uttered, as having
reference to Foote's resolution, was untlue.
But he claims and argues that our remark
was not confined to that resolution. And it
is here that the peculiar honesty Of our
neighbor exhibits itself. Had he given his
readers just what we did say, instead Of
copying an isolated paragraph, there would
have been no cause of complain, on our part
nor chance for deception on his. Here i, is:
Yet, in the proceedings of the
Senate on Foot's resolution, providing fol-
his reception, the resolution was opposed
by Mr.. Dawson, Of Georgia, and Under.
wood, Of Kentucky, both Wings. Thanks
that no Democrat was found opposing a
measure SO obviously just.
No one can fail to see that the above par.
agraph has reference to Foote'S resolution
and to that only. The honest editor knows
that, but he is unwilling that his readers
should, least it should interfere with bis pi
Gus purpose ef fastening the charge Of false.
hood upon US.
Whether it is to exhibit his wit, or bis
honesty, that the editor takes advantage Of
our error last week in substituting the name
Of Downs for that of Dawson, we know not
but we do know that he could not but have
known that we had reference to the latter
as we were speaking of our article Of two
weeks previous and to the persons namec
therein. We but pity the vile, driving
knave who is driven to such pettifoggil
lap-trap in order to carry point ane
vent his malice upon political opponsnt
We envy him not, but wish him all ths
consolation which the full and free exercise
Of bis pious propensity can afford him.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05
California Finances.

The State debt Of California is estimated
at $7l2 ,26S. Of this, $165 600 are in
the hands of parties, derive three per cent,
per month interest or thfrty-sis per cent,
per annum. In all there have been funded
three hundred and twenty-six thousand dol
lars. The funded bonds bear interest of z
per ct. payable semi.annually, January
and July. The State has large claims
against the government of The United States
which will be made a subject for legislation
hereafter. In the event Of a recovery of
these claims, the debt of the State can be
easily Iiquidated without resorting to any
special taxation for that purpose. A bill
passed the Senate at the last session Of Con-
gress allowing claims to her to the extent Of
about $500, ,OOO,if we recollect rightly. 1t
will come up again this winter and proba-
bly, pass.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

FATAL AccIDENT.-On the 10th inst.
Mr.. JOHN LOOMS, highly respectable citi-
zen of Atwater, in this county was engaged
in hauling wood, on his farm, and while
passing under tree that had been cut
down some time previous, but had lodged
in the branches of other trees, it fell upon
him and killed him instantly. He had been
warned not to pass under the tree, but hav-
ing done SO many times thought there was
no danger, He had however, instructed
his hired man to cut it down, who calcu-
lated to do it Immediately after dinner, and
the accident happened while the man was
gone to dinner. The tree fell between the
horses and the sled. on which there was
load. The horses were not injured. Ms.
LOOMS, leaves wife and three children,
and large circle of friends to mourn his
Whig.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

II The Whig papers are gradually showing
their hands upon the Hungarian question. AZ
ter having professed the most unbounded SYM
pathY for KossuTH and the holy mission in whicf
he is engaged many of them are taking
the back track and joining the Austrian and
Russian forces, under the lead of the national
organs of their party and James Watson Webb.
Some twenty or thirty Whig papers have al
ready taken ground against the great Magyar.
The Cleveland Herald has finally shown its
hand, by copying approvingly three column
article against KossuTH, frem Webb's N. Y
Courier & Enquirer. 1t will not be long before
its echo and oats-paw, 'The Portage County
Whig," will follow its lead, despite all its high
sounding but hollow professions
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

A Neso Whig Doctrins.-The Warren
Transcript, the Whig organ of Trum-
bull county, in defining its position upon
the Hungarian question, says:
@We have no objections to hum
dreds, nay thousands, volunteering TO go to
Hungary to aid that nation in its resistance
of combined despots. We would like to
see fund of million or more dollars ra s.
ed for the cause of Hungarian independ-
enee."
This strikes US as being new element In
troduced into the Whig creed. 1t par
takes largely of the human, true American
feeling, and is therefore highly cemmends-
bic. But, if thousand American sympa-
thisers with down-trodden and oppressed
Hungary, Sshould volunteer TO assist in
delivering her from the grasp of COM
bined despots, would not the Wing pres
throughout the country demand that the
President should issue his proclamation,
declaring them outlaws, not entitled to the
sympathy and protection of the govern
mentf Would they not demand that be
should employ the military and naval force
Of the government to hunt them down and
intercept them ON their patriotic mission?
And if, unhappy, some fifty Of their number.
in .frail bark, .unarmed and defenceless,
should be picked up by the Austrian Hay
nau upon the stormy deep, and in the very
face If our Consul put death without the
formality Of a trial, would they not require
that their President should insult the men,
ory Of the patriotic dead, by coldly alludiug
to them as 3deluded young men," entitled
to no protection from their country? Would
they not denounce those who advanced the
million of dollars in aid Of the great repub-
Iican cause, as swicked propagandists!'' p
Such has been the sympathy which the
whig press and politicians have extended to
those of our countrymen who have fallen
martyrs in the great cause Of republica q
progress. II they are now about to intro
ducs this new humanitary element into
their creed, and lend their sympathy to
to those who may join the republican army
against leagued despotism and tyranny,
and bid them God speed in their mission,
then will there be occasion for rejoicing.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

~The Whig editor asks US to let
our readers know the political character Of
those who voted against Stewards resolution
for the reception of Kossuth, in the House.
We have no recollection Of having seen the
vote published, but the Wing says, (rather
questionable authority) that eleven were
Democrats and five Wings. The eleven,
we believe, were principally, il not all, reg.
ular "fre-eaters" from the South, who, tho
professed Democrats, are governed but lit
tie by party obligations; and beyond this
class we know of no opposition to Kossuth
and his cause in the Democratic party
Can the Wing say as much Of its party?
Every day goes to strengthen the conviction
that the administration party and its press,
will ultimately take ground against the
doctrine of Kossuth. They are fast falling
into line with the national organs of their
party; and, though they claim to sympa.
thize deeply with the noble exile and bis
cause, they declare that his demands can
not be acceeded to-that it would inevita-
bly, involve the country in war, and with
this scare.crow cry they will strive to fright
end the people, and justify themselves for
their opposition to the doctrine of non-inter-
vention. Whether the Wing will follow
in the wake little time will tell.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

The Broker aOith big Heart.-We
have had occasion frequently to speak of
the princely donations made by VIM. .Smead,
ESQ.,, Cincinnati banker, to various char
table purposes. The following telegraph
despatch shows that he is still doing good
Post.
CINcINATT1, Dec. 24-P. M.-Wm.
Smeao, Esq, the banker, has made the
handsome donation of five thousand dollars
as Christmas offering to the widows and
orphans of Cincinnati. This is handsome
and deserving Christmas present, which
will be fully appreciated and applauded by
the unfortunate recipients. ~.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05
David Tod vs.. Abbott lawrence.

Some time since, We took occasion to
mmentdisapprohatingly, upon the course
pursued by Abbott Lawrence, Of the Court
Of ST. James, and because we did this We
excited the ire Of the then Wing, but n5w
Ifanscrfpt.
Hon. David Tod arrived OF Southamp-
ton on the evening previous 10 the day on
which the great Worlds Exhibition closed.
A number being in his company who were
anxious to get glimpse of the Exhibition,
he assured Them that be could undoubtedly
have their wishes grali6ed. through the in,
tervention Of Mr.. Lawpence, the Ameri.
can Minister, as persons could only gain
admi:lence the nexi day through some
such inieJyeniicn. Immediately upon
landing he icek cub end pcsitd eff ie the
( residence of Mr.Lawtence. There be en-
countercd q servant btd:zened with all the
hummery thai is generally uoin by ser.
wants Of The English nobility. He told the
servant be wished to see Mr.. Laurence;
the answer was that be could not be sa-
milted. He Il en- requested him 10 tbke
10 Mr. Lawrence bis card. Jbe serrtnt
| declired doirg this. Said Mr.. Ted:
"Ycu see ifst M equul in rsrk with
him, ard il is Of lie u,mcst importance
that | should see him.
at is impossible; my ORDERS nre reremp.
tory. lrm forbidden t1miliir sny cBe
| or receiving a card, save betN ZEN tbe hours
/ of tw elve and lwo o,e,eck P. H.. on noin
of -losirg my situation, = which ueuld-
sore deprivation, us have large fnmily
to support" vas the response.
"But if he discharges You, | will hike
you into ny service.n answeTed Mr.. Ted,
| The servant WINS ctdurste. md Mr. TeA
| was recessitsted 10 turn unen his heel
He then vent 10 The Brszi.lan minister.
with wl.om he was acquainted, aid had the
favor he sought chterfully granted. A
| day or two after, Mr.. Lawrence ana Mr..
Tod meeting. the former WIS very nrofuse
in his prc ffers of attention. and profefsta
TO be exceedingly sorry thai fe could do
nothing for him. Mr. Ted Qaye him his
views as TO his conduct, in his prov hal
blunt me enner, winding up with The dtclnr.
| stion TIM, hs should, at Issst, hive sepse
| snouob ,o receiye cards nj ali bours and
nnnoin, some time AT which an audience
I could be had.
Such is the condue, iha, character: zes
The American minister at The court Of
Great Britain. So Far as Mr.. Lawrence
was concerned, Mr.. Tod might have been
illegally arrested and thrown into prison.
and he remained ignorant Of the fact until
after twelve the next day ;5or, to pteserrt
The matter in a stronger Light, a body Of
American citizen. mieh, haye BEEN thkeH
IN ON some flmsey pretext. Ia Cuba.
4 and condemned 10 be shot nj II o'cIock
The usxt day; hui no intelligence or The fact
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-01-05

amendment from w eonesday, by Nr.Y dtes,
1ha, said committee be Instructed to inform
Louis Kossu,h thai the Government will
not look with indifference on the iDterver.
sion of Russia or airy other foreign power
against Ilunga'y in any struggle for liberty
sic may hefeaf er have ag inst the despolic
powers Of Austria
Mr.. Yates wanted to Withdraw the
amendment.
Mr.. Stevens. Of Ga, objected because
he Wanted tosee how many would vote for it.
The amendment wos rejected by ayes
70, nays lOI,