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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12

II is an important fact, that they acknowledge
and. nd.morship Jesus as the savior ct the world.
It is an importantfact,, ,,that they acknowledge
:the doctrine OF the three persons in the Godhead,
the Holy Father, Jehovah Holy Lord, and the
Holy Spirit, which "three persons united are the
ONE TRUE GoD," Yaa, Chin, Shta.
It 10 an important fact that they acknowledge
the Christian Sabbath, abolishing all other times
and seasons, as sacred and holy festivals.
It is important fact that they forbid all dola-
try. I'm the cities of Marking, Chinkiang, Yang.
chau, and others where they now are, they have
demolished all the idols and affairs.
Drunkenbess, opinm smoking, the telling Of
lies, and indeed almost all other generally ac-
knowledged sins, are strictly forbidden.
Their form Of government, as it appears in their
books, and their policy, are. apparently, mod
died after the form and policy of the Israelites
when coming out of Egypt and entering Canaan.
Against the Manchus they wage war of exter-
mination-kiiing men women, and children.
Whereto all this will grow, we must wait to
see. There are, in their books mixed up with
essential truths, many grave errors; and it is
greatly to be regretted that they have not had q
better version of the Bible, and better tracts.
The whole Of the old empire seems ready to
fall. Rumors, or authentic accounts, of new out
breaks, may be expected every day. Here, at
present. there is perfect calm, and an almost
breathless anxiety.
In such times, oh what need of trust in God,
and of earn est humble prayer"
On the other hand, another missionary whose
name is not given writes to the New York OBJ
server as follows:
| ST think that when the facts come to be known
all sober minded people will consider it as one
of the most wonderful vagaries Of depraved hu'
man nature. A leader who claims to have di.
vine commission from Jehovah to overthrow an
existing government, and utterly exterminate q
class Of men, and processes to have been miracu'
lousy assisted in his enterprise, is to be consid
cred, irrespective OF other professions, an impos'
ter He claims to work miracles and see visions
to be carried up to heaven, and te have commun
ications with God. The PROCLAMATION Of the sac
red name Jehovah, and all that is holy in our re-
ligion by such band, in the prosecution of the
schemes of self-aggrandizement, can only be re
garded with feelings of the deepest abhorrenct
aud detestation. Indeed, it is Mormonism ove
again in China"
It is difficult for US at this distance, to decide
between these opposing views. We cannot how
ever but regard the movement in hopeful ligh
and think that great good to the cause of true re
ligion will ultimately come out Of it. In tn
mean time we look for further intelligence wit
great anxiety.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12

OTGov. Slade, of Vermont, lef: the Broad
way Hotel Saturday for Iowa. Ten nessee and
Missouri, with thirteen young ladies designed for
School teachers in these States. This is the sec
ond party of New England teachers that has been
brought out for distribution among the Western
States.-Cin. Gazette.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12

A GOLD MEDAL FOR CAPT. ISGRAHAM.-The
Committee appointed at the Metropolitan Hall
meeting in New York on the 22nd ult. have is
sued subscription lists to collect funds for gold
medal, to be presented to the commander of the
sloop of war st. Louis.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12

o. Archibald Barnes escaped from the Ohio
Penitentary on the Sd inst. A reward of $500
is offered for his capture and return.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09

OLD SAWS NEW SET

A burden tRat one chooses is not f.b
That can hardly be said when the bpr-
den is hat of a certain material for al
though it may be very light indeed, it
will still be "felt."
Atter-utt IS euerybody's wit-Not quite.
lhere are some people who have no wit
at any time. To them experience brings
of lameness.
Enough as as good as feast.-True-if
one could only know when he has enough,
but as this is not easy, take the least
When you can get it, and let those have
"enough" who know how to guage it.
Better bend than tre1k-A good rule in
matters of policy and expediency. but as
to blasts that blow against moral intec-
rlty, it is better to break than bend.
n. b. This commen. has no fun in il.
but deal of good philosophy.
Bells call others TO cirrca, 6n enter not
hemsclrcs.-So the steeple and the parson
point the way to heaven, but which will
get there first-"depends upon circum-
stances"
DON'T lrdde IA u,tknoun 'raters.-This is
an old fogy proverb which teaches the
same wise lesson inculcated by the pru-
dent matron, who cautioned her darling
son not to go into the water till he had
learned to swim,
good serrdat makes good mdster.-
Doubted. We have known servants to
turn masters. and very bad masters they
were too.-POa.
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A Five Years Sleep.

1t was with some incredulity that we
read the notice of the protracted sleep of
Cornelius Nroman, of Western New York,
but all doubts of the reality of the slum-
Der have been dispelled by a sight of Mr..
Nroman, who is now in this village.
Nroman was born in Schoharie county.
New York, in 1917. He was a farm
laborer, remarkable for strength, steadi-
ness and endurance, always commanding
higher wages than the ordinary workmen.
There was nothing particular about his
general habits, other than his preference
for light food in small quantities to the
hearty fare of the farmer. In lS48, in
Genessce county, deep sleep fell upon
him without premonition, and he has
slumbered ever since, with very brief and
rare waking moments not amounting in
all to three days. The longest waking
period he has had was sixteen hours. and
this was brought about by medical treat
ment; but stimulants, and forced exercise
in the open air, and all other resorts,
failed In this. as at other awakenings, in
preventing the speedy return to stupor.
\roman is now mere skeleton, though
his face is not much emaciated. He
breathes deeply and freely, perspires CO.
piOuSly, and seems in natural and orli-
nary slumber. He lies invariably on his
left side, his limbs bent, this being plainly
the easiest posture. His muscles are
rigid; so much so that he maintains any
attitude in which he is put, and he has
stood y hours in one fixed position. His
jaw are set, and his teeth are pried open
daily to feed him on milk, a quart of
which day, with a little bread crumbl,d
in it, is his principal food. He has not
eaten meat or vegetables since his seizure,
unless it be in his few waking hours,
when his first call always is for 'ssome-
thing to eat" His natural evacuations
are at intervals of about 90 DAYS only,
the skin apparently doing much more
than its healthful office.
Of the antecedentS of this case, we are
informed that Nroman is of healthful
parentage: that his life has been laborious
and free from excesses of any kind.
Most of the medical skill of Western
New York has been called into action in
this case, but with hardly perceptible eff
feet. 1t is pronounced partial pressure
on the brain, with a general rigidity of
muscle-the teeth being fixed as in lock-
jaw.
The person having him in charge pro-
poses exhibiting the sleeper in New York,
and there trying once more if medical
science can break the spell.-Ulster IN.
~ Republican, Aug. II.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09

looked through the upper panel of the
door, saw the struggle between Hester
and his (Morrison's) wife: fired at Hester:
leaped against the door, which burst omen
and caused him to fall almost at the feet
of Hester. Hester fled toward and
around the centre table, pursued by Nor
rison, who shot him as he fed. They
then clinched, and in the struggle the
pistol was discharged the third time. 1t
is most probable that this was the shot
which wounded Mrs. NJ.
at that moment the door was opened.
and persons came rushing in, who seized
and separated them; and then, for the
first time, it was discovered that Mrs. NJ.
had been wounded. On further erexamina-
tlon, under the centre table was found q
well loaded single-barrelled self-cocking
pistol, and Hester was discovered undress
ed to his shirt and drawers. 1t is quite
evident from these facts, that the noise
she heard of some one running up the
steps was made by Hester The move
ment in the room was his undressing
himself, and the taps she heard were mace
IN putting that pistol on the marble CEN
tire table. as Hester's first rush was
for that when Morrison went into the
room.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09
Perilous Encounter with q Shark.

On the 29th of April, while five young
soldiers, stationed at Corfu, were sailing
about at rapid rate, the boat in which
they were received sudden shock, as if
it had run upon a rock, which nearly
capsiZed her. One of the soldiers having
looked over the side, perceived a large
shark swimming close to the boat, but it
disappeared on his throwing a bottle at it.
a number of porpoises were also about,
and one of these was harpooned by a
soldier named Flowers, son of Mr.. Flow
ers, chimney-sweeper, Theatre street,
Warwick. On being struck, the porpoise
Immediately dived, and the line being en-
tangled round the arm of soldier named
Hanson, he was dragged into the water.
Flowers seeing Hanson about thirty yards
from the boat making for rock, turned
the boat in the direction and nearly over
took him, but, when within about six
yards of him, one of his companions
cried out that there was shark going
towards Hanson.
Flowers seized knife which stuck in
the side of the boat, plunged head first
into the water, and diving underneath the
shark, turned himself on his back, and
thrust the knife into the belly of the mon
ster in several places; but it was of little
use, the shark having seized upon Han
son, and taken his leg off near the knee.
Flowers then endeavored to get his COM
rade on his back, but both of them were
nearly exhausted. He succeeded, how
ever, in getting him into the boat, and
bound up the wound with his shirt
When they reached the hospital their un-
fortunate comrade was nearly dead from
exhaustion, but after short time recov-
cred. While On their way they captured
the wounded shark, and towed it on
shore. 1t weighed 234 pounds, and, when
opened, the leg was found in its throat,
the bone mangled to bits. The body of
the shark had been placed in the Sailors
Home at Corfu.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09
Varieties.

The NEGRo.-The happiest man in this
world is said to be 4" nigger at dance"
In our opinion this rule is too limited. A
"nigger" is not only happy at dance,
but in every other position. A darkey
may be poor, but he is never low spirited.
Whatever he earns he invests in fun and
deviltry. Give him dollar, and in less
than an hour he will lay five shillings of
1t out in yellow neck ties or cracked
violin. There is something in the Afri-
can that sheds trouble as duck will wa
ter. Whoever knew " collud pussun"
to commit suicide? The negro is strong
ly given to love and jealousy, but he has
no taste for arsenic. He may lose his all
by betting against the roulette, but he
don't find relief for his despair as white
folks do, by resorting to charcoal fumes
or new BEDFORD, but by visiting =" de
fair sex" and participating in the merry
influence of '' de occiputal convolutions of
de clarinet"
WILMINGTON, DELAwARE.-Its popula-
ton at the present time, is seventeen
thousand; its water works cost two hun
dred thousand dollars; the city contains
two gas companies; its manufactures are
abundant and thriving; it possesses eleven
flour mills; there are eighteen churches,
four banking establishments. and twenty
hotels III the city; its schools are noted
for their excellence; fine cemetery has
been laid out in the vicinity; many benev-
olent societies exist; the steamboat and
railroad communication with Philadelphia
is good; woolen, cotton, paper and gum
powder mills, are numerous in the vicini-
ty; and to conclude this "multum in
parvo," the public debt of Wilmington is
two hundred thousand dollars.
UThe herring is delicate fish, and
is killed by a Aery small degree of vio-
lence. Whenever it is taken out of the
water, even though it seems to have re-
ceived no hurt, it gives squeak and
instantly expires; and thought it be imme-
diarely thrown into the water, it never
RECEIVERS. Hence arises the proverb dead
as herring"
UWhen the fanatics, in the year
1867, came to pull down the Cathedral
of Glasgow, a gardener, who stood by.
said: MY friends, cannot you make if a
hovse for serving your God in your own
way! for it would cost your country a
great deal to build such another" The
fanatics desisted, and it is the only
Cathedral in Scotland, that remains en-
tire and fit for service.
Nlf a mans duty to lady consisted
in picking up dropped pocket handker-
chiefs and fans, or twirling her round to
the point of giddiness and exhaustion in
the waltz, we should, perhaps, envy the
accomplishment of the mere lady's man.
U The trade sales at New York ex-
cite much interest-the invoices 90 off
briskly.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09
Labor.

The following is beautiful tribute to
labor:
Why, man of idleness. labor rocked
you In the cradle, and has nourished your
pampered life-without it the woven silks
and wool upon your back would be in
the sllk-worm nest, and the fleeces in
the shepherds fold. For the meancst
thing that ministers to the human want,
save the air of heaven, man is to toll in.
debted, and even the air, by Gods wise
ordination, is breathed with labor.
1t is only the drones who toll not, who
lnfest the hive Of the active-like masses of
corruption and decay. The lords of the
earth are working men, who can build
and cast down, at their will, and who re-
tort the sneer of the "soft-handed, by
pointing to their trophies wherever art.
science, civilization and humanity are
known. Work on, man of toll thy
royalty is yet to be acknowledged, as
labor onward to the throne of power.
Labor is not only essential to true dig
nifty and independence, but to happiness.
1t is necessary to ensure the strength and
health of the body, without which the
mind must suffer and become the prey of
anxious and fearful thoughts. Without
occupation Of some sort, there can be no
contentednesS of heart. 1t is the preser-
vative from both sorrow and sin. The
hardest work in the world, and the most
demoralizing, is doing nothing. No State
or individual can prosper where labor, in
any of its forms, is despised.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09
RENOI.4L
me metropolitan Paper Hanging aud
Upholstery Wsre-R.oux

Hare been Temorst to 1h st. bet ID and f. sts north.
No. =, WASHiSGTOS PLACE.
N'lNr removed my place nF business To more
eohlInod1us premises, | would respectfully So
H'N eau from my former friends and the public
srhrrdiE feeling confident that thew Will not be dis
'PP,h'ed III the quality o: my goods and prices.
nave Just returned from the North with a new
aLd iarge assortment OF this seasons .ood. which
% wa Df found ih quality and price, superior 20 anp
Hl,Lrun ~ Drought Ia this city. My stock OF PAPER
h7N"iNtS arc from the first manufacturers i'm the
country Ny tPllDL.STERY WORK Is executed
=! ""ikhien III my employ which. in every Instance
"Al warrant 10 POSScss the best material and work
hIanSIip.
Houses and Hals papered, al the shortest notice
by experienced wurkmeu
transparent and Buff Holland SHADES. Patent
ana senItlan BLINDS, Hair Moss. Cotton and
ShHck VI MATTRESSES. CUSHIONS of .very das
nPuon f"t safe. Church Pews re cushioned at
moi"rate charges. -
70 a call Is solicited
JOSEPH t. X. PLANT
"'- i0-Il'p 'tn street. bet. ID and p
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-09-09
DR. J. s. ROSES NERVOUS AND INVIGO-
RATING CORDIAL.
A MEDICINE FOR EVERY FAMILY.

Do you suffer with any pam Ifyou do, you will
find immediate relief by using Dr. J. 5. ROSES
PAIN CURER. Ii is the only preparation which
almost instantly throat, rheumatism from
cods, pains in the side, back limbs, face,
tOot,ache, stomach or bowels, side back, stiff
neck, bruises, corns and chilbains Their is nothing
equal to ii, for Jumps or rising in the breast. No
mother should be without bottle. Wherever you
have pain, the Pam Curer, safe to all ages.
Price l2H, % and 80 cents
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%TFIV MIJSIC at the MUSIC STORE

NEW MUSIC at the MUSIC STORE
~ 1t is better 10 laugh than be signing; Woman's
Rights; Honest hearts and willing hands; I'll prav
for thee; Pesa or, the die is cast Ida May; Sweet
Mississipp Maggie dear; Juney at the gate; Happy
Birding; Sisters Wedding; Willie my brave; Black
smith Polka; Very Best Polka; Tip Top Polka; Ma
poleon Polka; Holiday Schottische; Geranium do
Thoughtles. do; Snsw Drop do; United States grand
Waltz; West Point dream Waltz; Silver Lake
Waltz; Fairy Bells Waltz; and other numerous new
pieces, in addition to fine assortment of Duets &
Guitar Pieces, SC. JOHN F. ELLIS,
N25- Penn. ave. bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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sPaper-H an&inSs, ,WIndsyv.Shades, J.,
Gilt C0rMiceS. &C.

WE are receiving Fall supply of the
w above goods, which will make assOrt-
mcnt one of the largest and most complete 10 be
found south of New York. Oar STYLES OF P.7PER-
H.1NGINGS comprise all the newest and most
perb patterns 10 be found i'll this country; also,
beautiful lot of French Goods of lmpOrta-
ton. such Fine Gold and Velvet Papers, elegant
Decorations, Borders, limitations of all kinds of
Wood Marble, &c.
To assortment of low priced Satin Papers we
would invite particular attention, we are prepared
offer them at such prices cannot fail TO please
Paper put Oh in the best manner, and in all cases
GUARANTEED. Particular attention given 10 all kinds
OF Upholstery work. Carpets, Curtains, &c. made
to order in the best style.
THOMSON & DAVIS,
Penn. avenue, between l2th and 18th streets.
al. % -eo4w
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MEDICINES.
WILL YOU READ THE TRUTH.

A MEDICINE must have merit, and great merit,
"a to stand the test OF public opinion. No art of
man can galvanise worthless article so as to keep
IL up as good medicine, if it be not really So
A good medicine will live, become popular and
extend Its sales year after year. in spite of opposition
The people readily find out its virtues and the fame
OF them passes from mouth to mouth with more ra-
pldlfy than newspapers can spread it. A LIVING
WITNESS testitying to the cure medicine has made
for him, Is of far more service than any newspaper
advertising.
In proof of what we say above. we refer Won to
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE. and its
effects. Its praise is in the mouths of multudes.-
The best men i'll country give their testimony 10
It's wonderful cures. Among them we name Hon
II. Clay, Hon. Richard NJ. Johnson Vice President
of the United States, with hundreds of others. Capt
Thomas Canot-brother to the celebrated physician
OF the Emperor of France-was cured by il of dis
ease of seven years standing, after the skill of all
the Doctors of Europe and America had failed to
cure.
In fact, the rich and the poor, young and old in
every place. I'M the city and country, find that the
same success attends its use.
CURE OF COUGHS, VERTIGO, RHEUMATISM,
Cure of the venerable Doctor Dunan's son, of the
city of Baltimore, man well known, and whose
testimony adds to the triumph OF HAMPTON'S We
GETABLE TINCTURE:
BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY 9. 1852.
Messrs. MORTIMER & MOwBRAY-Gentlemen Ii
is with real pleasure that am able to attest to the
general healing and curative powers of DIR. Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tincturc. Some time during last
November | was taken with very bad and serious
cough. l was advised to take Cod Liver Oil and
did So hut getting no better, | was induced to try
your Tncturc-I got one bottle, and before had ia
ken it all, my cough left Permit also to state
that for the last fifteen years | have suffered very
much from acute Rheumatism and Yer igo confn-
ing me at times to my bed. / am fully convinced
that owe my present good health to the Use of the
Tincture, and Il KIND Providence.
You are, my friends, at liberty to this as you
may think proper and believe Inc,
Yours, very respectfully, G. DUNAN.
~ B.-l can be seen at any time at the Mayors
office CD.
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CAMERON's GENERAL AGENCY

IND I"s'f'tIrc UDce, u floor, I0Gds Budding Penn
HfrIai GreHus. ~ LsIih yfoH. d. {.
LAiMS before Congress. Claims for BOUNTY
Land aHd Pensions, Applications for Insurance
on ilie and Property and all business belonging tc
ths General Agency which may br entrusted IL
cameron Gaze VIII receive prompt aud satisfactory
VII : -naS quite variety ri Fine Engrayines Books
frholIcdi>, Pamphlets, Sc, &c. at the General
agency, AID Ii prepared fill orders o.. short no
tlc- and 2 i-onablr terms
A tle DAILY and Weekly Paper. are to be had a,
ear l,sup,l, at the General Agency Suh.,.r
'''- Suppaieu hs Carriers aug lily
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
THE MoUNTA1N-RILL AND THE WIND


between the wind and n mountain brook
ms wordy contest rose:
Wmch had sufficient power to start
A rock from its repose
"here mud the storms of CENTRES past,
III soon as firm as now.
save when the fearful lighining's blast,
Had rent its crasgy brow.
linus said the wind: son, streamlet, on
my babbllng, winding course,
nor 'aunt before the mighty wind
~ ny useless, tiny fO:ce.
VINO silivered yonder tow ring oak
ana iaId him on plain
Hha' power In heaven or earth can raise
His fallen trunk again?
VINO rdes upon the mighty deep,
w no rules his vast domain,
VINO wakes the ocean from his sleep,
Anu thunders on the main?
love to hear thy babblings light
sound onward, merry stream;
love 10 see thy waters bright
In mOonlight's silvery beam;
love TO stir thy ripples light
And wait thee on thy way,
TO moan along thy glens by night,
And kiss thy waves by day.
Thus did the wind bespeak the rilI.
w no answered not again.
But bid HIM hurl the mighty rock
Down thund'ring on tbs plain
lie called his mniOns to his aid
The whirlUind and the gale
The forests on the plains were laid,
No more could they avail.
Then from his path the stream turned round
And rushed against the rock.
winch, deep imbedded in the ground,
Felt not the whiriwind's shock.
The earth wore way around its basc-
1t tottered, stopped and fell
Fell from its high and awful place
Down brashing through the dell
The trees, which had the gale withstood,
Bowed low their heads again,
And many Il vet'ran Of the wood
Fell shivcred on the plain.
The strife was DER. the wind was still.
The current sought the glen,
And brightly shOne the mOuntain-rill,
While dancing on again.
MORAL.
We cannot trust what clustering brasgarts say,
Nor does the boaster ALWAYS win the day.
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BRILLIANT ATTRACTION.

NCGRAW JACOBS, corner of 18th street and
vi Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, ID. c.,
would respectfully inform their friends, customers
and the public generally, that they prepared TO
supply them with tn. finest FAMILY GROCERIES,
Old and choice LIQUORS, and every article. large
and small, in their department at remarkable low
prices; in fact. shall establish one of those nov
elites so often spoken Of but seldom fOund-.i
CHEAP PEOPLES GROCERY STORE.
Our stock will be continuously replenished from
the most celebrated importers and manufactures.
Thankful for past favors, we ask an enlargement
of the
All goods delivered promptly in any part of the
CITY free of charge. sep 3-eOlv