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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13
Description of a Locomotive.

We found the following specimen of fine wri-
ting and graphic pcturing in the Youths Penny
Gazette. 1t is hard to beat:
"As to the ehgein. nasty, wheesin, creakin,
gaspin, putin, busting monster, always out of
breath, with shiny green and gold back, like an
unpleasant beetle in that are glass magnifer-
as to the ingein, as is always pouring out red
hot Goals at night and black smoke in the day, the
sensblest thing it does in my opinion, is ven there
is something in the way, and sets up that ere
frightful scream, vich seems to say-"Now here's
two hundred and forty passengers in the very
greatest extremity o. DANCE, and here's them two
hundred and forty screams in vun"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13

LOUIS NAPoLEoN's MARRIAGE.-A Paris letter
communicates the following personal intelli-
gence:-
s.It was one of the conditions of the marriage
of the Emperor Napoleon III. that his mother-in-
law should Immediately leave France, as her in
trguing character is well known; but after the
marriage she refused to comply with the wishes
of her imperial son-in-law. 1t was not without
great difficulty that at last she consented to go,
probably never to return. Altogether the impe-
rial family is not well-disciplined Prince Napo-
leon, commonly called the Prince of the Noun
tain-because he processes to be republican
has not yet gone to Agiers, whereto he was sent
and one of the grand-daughters of Lucien Bona
parte has gone SO far in her opposition to the new
Empress that she was to be removed from Paris
by the Police. There is an internecine strife ra-
ging between the family of Jerome Bonaparte.
and the descendants of Lucien Bonaparts."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13
TERMS, CASH:
CIR THE
Experiences OF 8Is. Phillip n srg1iaaEsa.
BY INKS. $. p. roUGTHY.

BY INKS. s. P. EoCGTHY.
.ssTern,s. cash., repeated Phillip Markham, il
"a half-eontemptuous tone, as ne read the above
words placed in a conspicuous position IN new
grocery. store recently opened in the aoarishing
town of which he was resident--"ternls cash,
that will not bring them many customers, Irech-
on, that is, if they areall my way Of thiEkins.-
! am too fond of having the present use Of my
own money. But. Isuppose, that notice is only
meant, ASA bug -bear to frighten away certain
class of purchasers; no doubt they would be glad
toilet ME have goods to any amount on six months
credit. . Il
Il think not replied the fricnd to whom these
remarks were addressed 81 am well acquainted
with the partners in the concern, and khow
them to be strongly opposed to the credit system
They are determined todo cash business .
oft will not succeed was the confdentreply.
teThey are attempting TN impossibility Opposed
to the credit system Why. my good friend let
tsief1 destroy that and they strike the death blow
to the best interests of society All the brilliant
speculation of these modern times would be at an
end Our merchants would no longer be set of
enterprising and energetic men, but would dwin-
die into petty and insignificant tradesman, count
ing their pennies and half -pennies with scrupuous
care, and well satisfied with the sxpenny profits
Of the day.
s.Your picture is orerdrawn, Markham. You
fakesbut one-sided view of matters and things.
i will not deny that in the present state of the
world there are great advantages resulting from
the credit system, and !, as well as Others avail
myself Of them; but nevertheless, my eyes are
opened to the numberless evils which are also the
result Of this mode of doing business. You will
deny that warfare and contention, hard times and
its long train of attendant woes, would in great
measure be obviated were all men adhere strict
" TO those two little words which have given rise
to your displeasure -. s
sd am not sure of that replied Markham -
aSome classes of society might fare better, but
others would have cause to regret the change
There are the lawyers, for instance, you would
take the very bread from their mouths. %
aThey must seek some other way of earning
their daily bread, then. The fact that their ser
vices are now, SO constantly required, is not !
yery strong argument in favor of your position
owe will not dispute the fnatter,'' was thu
somewhat impatient reply. ssNeither you nor
shall live to see the credit system abandoned
and we may as we'll. therefore, use it to our owl
advantage. To my mind, il is as absurd for
man to post up that sign in his newly -oPene'
store, as it would be for the landlord of hote
to appropriate one room to the accommodation Q
passengers for balloons. 1t is altogether in ad
vance of the age. The time has not yet come"
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KEEP I'm sEEP.
y ruoss VINO WALK roazrnaa ags4 Krpp IN srrp


q Ave. tho world keeps moving forward
- Like an army marching by: ass
Heard you not that heavy football
That resounded to the skyf
Some bold spirits bear the banner -5@s-5 y
Souls of sweetness chant the song
Lips of energy and feryorr
Make the tiaid- -hearted strong.
~ Like brave soldiers We march forward:
It you lnger or turn back,
4 4 You must look oget ajostling
Whe YOU stand upon the track.
Keep in step!
Ny good neighbor, Master siandstfl,
Gazes ON it as it goes;
quite sure but he Is dreaming
- In his aftcrnoons repose!
& Nothing good,'' he says, sscan issue
From this endless moving on,
- lent laws and institutions
Z 50 Are decaying or are gone;
: We are rushing on to ruin
Z - With our mad, new tangled ways"
While he Speaks thousand voices
As the heart of one say
lstssssS k~sss Keep in step! z2
Gentle neghbor, will yon Join ua,
Or return to q good, old wssst''
90 Take again the fg-isaf apron
SS,z & OF old Adani,s ancient dayss
or.becoms a hardy Brton-1
g Beard tia lion in his larj
and lie down 10 dainty sluniber
Wrapped in skin Of shaggy bear;
Rear the hat amid the forest,
skim the wave in light canoe?
Al. see you do not iikeit
$50 Than, 6 if these old ways'' won't do,
ssz=zsssszs keap ia.stsp!
Be assured, good Mr. standstill,
s-a$54.s all-wisa Providence designed
- Aspiration and progression
For the ycarnng human mindS
$ Ganerations left their blessings
= IN the relics Of their skill,
Fora greater glory still;
:. Andthe shades of our forefsthers
Are not jealous of our dosd.
We but follow where they beckot;
We but go where they do lead!
s4s Keep in stsp
One detachment Of our army --'s -
May encamp upon the hill -
sss Whils another in the valley
May enjoy its sweet viii;
y This may answer to one swatch-word,
So That may echo to another;
Bat in unity and concord )
They discern that each is brother.
Breaat to breast h:y're marching onward
In good, new, peaceful way;
.te You'll ha josted if you hinder,
So don't Offer to let or stay
Keep in stepi
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13

HFBeautiul it is to see and understand that
no worth known or unknown, can dle' even IN
this earth. The work an unknown good man
has done. is like vein of water flowing hlden
under ground, secretly making the ground green;
if flows and flows, joins itselfwith other veins
and rivulets; one day it will start forth as
visible perennial well.-CartyR.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13

A Surgeon Arites from the Gold Fields to say
that he has now quite discarded the lancet; and
opens the veins with piek-axe
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-04-13
THO PORTiGE SDNTlNDL
ny SAMUEL D. HARRIS, Jr. .

One year, payable within six months, $1,50
One YEAR, payable after the expiration of six months
~hEd within the year. -ss-1- 2.GG
One year payable after its expiration $50
Nopaper win be discontinued until all arrearagesaro
paid, except at the option of the publisher.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
JACKSON G. e. OHIO THURSDAY, MAY IL, 1858

TO sing again--perhaps on your account
You'll 60, suppose 2
yes, thank you, butI don't care much
about hearing her = I'd almost as liefstay
at home with you.
'Whyl don't you think she sings as
well as Jenny Lind 2
mo, / don't--do youF
'Hardly-but you say Mrs. Linton
does. Well hear her though, and sce.'
When they were returning from the
concert that night, Mr.. Loyett said to his
wife 4:
well, Jane, what did you think of Al
boni?' 49,
20, was charmed
well, did you think she sang as well
as the nightingale,
Indeed, enjoyed her singing more
she somehow made me fell SO happy
so full of delight. Were MT you deligh,
ted|
yes, must own was; but | cannot
give Alboni credit for all. You've been
such dear good girl lately, Jane'-and
he bent his face very near to hers, know
though one couldn't see distinctly for tho
darkness. i Ireally think we're growing
young again.
DO let us try and keep so, William
said Jane,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
GeleGt Gale.
Written for GleasOn's Pictorial
THE FIR EFT TIN G WIFI +
BY MISS P. HAMILTON.

.Whv don't you ever clean your boots
49, the scraper. William Q said Jane Low
ett to her husband. Il had Just made
everything nice and comfortable when you
c.ms in and now see the dirt wherever
vou,ve been, from one side of the room
70 the other and it must be just the same
in the entries and on every STAR I'm
completely ,r tired out with brushing and
Fret fret just so every time come
into the house 7 was Williams soothing
respopse. Il should think your tongue
"Ide get tired of speaking to you about
.hinps which make me so much trouble }
and yet you don't seem to mlnd 'nem at
ALL ,..,.,olos
me mind the less :
That's just as amiable as you are. :.
W. nsver care how much | have to 60
through, nor how much suffer such
copi;nual effort for me to get along
Nv Iife seems a continual struggle Jus'
foy the sake of life,' and here Jane began
to cry. r.,. J,,st an III,
What a fuss about a little dust on 'n'
carpet !! snapped the husband LID
mo, it's not merely that retorted TIT
wife. in crying tone, but you neve eve
seem to care how hard and trying thing
NAV be for me. You care nothing 10
NV Measure or ease. You know YER
we'll wouldn't mind the carpet once bu
it's y lust SO all the time and about every
thing. The man who shook the carpet
last last week said he never should hav
thought that they were taken up , ever !
YEAR # he hadn't been told SO, ior
hadn't shaken such dirty ones ..isS for + io'
wears. Now why should our nous mouse " w.
much dirtier than other peoples -
know it's not my fault, for I'm as par
cular as anybody ~ r. 30,
you've got new saddle for yo'
hobby, and there'll be no END . 70 20 20
riding il, just because that oldfelloM a,S Ss !;
ssd to make a fool Of you and get the J
Il shaking your carpet twice a year.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
LAWS OF OHIO.
| PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

No. IA.
AN ACT Establishing Boards Of County Com
missioners and prescribing their duties.
Sec. /. Be it enacted by the General
assembly ofthe State Of Ohio, That there
SHALL be established in each organized
county in this State, a board OF County
Commissioners TO consist ofthree persons
to be elected by the qualified electors
thereof, atthe annual election in October
who shall hold their Offices for three years
except as hereinafter provided and are
herey authorized and empowered to do
and perform all such duties as now are
or hereafter may be, required OF them BY
law.
SIC. Q. That the Commissioners frs
elected in any new county in this State
shall hold their ollco for the term Of ono
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
Appearances arc Dcceptive.

Speaking Of Governors, we have an in
cident connected with the magistracy Of
Elk. Gov. Briggs. The incident we heard
the Governor relate in his humorous man
ner; for no one could better tell story,
The Governor went into the Athen9um
one day, and called upon the clerk, who
was ignorant of the character OF his vlsl-
tor, and inquired il he could have the use
of the library that morning. lie was in
formed that unless he was a stockholder.
or had an introduction, bis request could
not be granted. The Governor blandly
signifed his assent to the law OF the libra
ry, and turned and retired. On the stairs
he was met by the librarian Mr., Folsom.
With that gentlemunly courtesy that
marks all the acts OF the librarian. ne eX-
changed the usual solutions Of the day.
and the Governor went back TO the coun.
Gil chamber, and Mr.. Folsom went up
stairs 10 his studies. "What did the
Governor want this morning 2" inquired
the Librarian Of the clerk? The Cover
nor has not been here this morning" re-
piled the clerk, slightly excited. "Why
certainly he has," said Mr., Folsom; she
has Just left the room, for | met him OF
the stairs" NV as that Gov. Briggs2' in
quired the abashed official; "mhy don
he then aUear a shirt collar. like a gen
tieman, that he may be knO1Cn !"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

RATHER FUNNY-STREET SCENE.-A
gentleman pushing down street in hot
haste ragged urchin running alter him.
"Mlther p! nither! o, milher! thsy
mither ~
"Are you calling, me, boy 7"
"Yelh, thir, thwow, what hurry you
ilh in"
"Well, speak quick-what do you
wants. I've no time TO spare"
18th you going down threeti"
ITO be sure, you little eunce-wha'
do YOU wsnt?"
"Why, mother thent me out TO hum
our old thpkled hen. and ifyou thee her
wish you'd catch her for me Goth In
tired a looking for her."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
poetrp.
From Gleason's Pictorial.
THE FIRST VIOLET.


.@ ny II. MARION STEPHENS.
It came to my heart like CLEAN of light,
To waken its pulse into wild delight;
For it told tale in its gentle bloom,
How the earth had burst from its winter gloom.
It came with the balm of bright spring day,
And longed to be out with the rills at play,
Where the sky bends down with softer smiie'
And the fresh leaves whisper of love the while
Where the wild song floats on the dreamy air,
As the swelling buds are unfolding there
Where the sweet blew gems in the vale are seen,
And the grass springs up with deeper green
Where the forest fern and the saucy brake
Bend down with kiss to the sleeping lake.
Where the lovely stream in ist tufted bed
Cleans out thro' the fringe like silver thread,-
Where the star-winged bee with drowsy hum
Seems telling his friends that the flowers have
come
And the earth looks glad that a fairy spell
Has wakened the buds which it loved so we'll
1t came to my heart with the perfumed air,
And nestled away with the wild flowers there !;
And oft will Tighten lonely hour
By the kind word breathed through that splmpl'
flower.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

A CALIFORNIA WIDow.-Capt. Saliva
ter says his first essay to effect matrl
monial character, resulted in manner SO
disccuraging that we don't believe he Il
ever be induced TO try it over again
The captain being out OF service tor some
months, conceived passion for rather
mysterious young lady boarding at the
same hotel. Says the captain Il con
veyed her round to shops, shows, halls
theatres, churches, and every other place
of amusement and information, and at
last, when thought things had gone
bout far.enough, spares my yards and
says t. just as cool as a powder mon
key--Ma' am, I've been thinkin' "a like
10 get splced-'
'Spliccd = says she, as artless as tur'
lie dove.
'Spliced,' said !, and if you've q no
ton, why I'm ready to share my luck
and dunnage with you, ma'am?
She looked sort OF taken aoack a
first, but she goes about and, says She
"Captain, I've been thinkin it my hus
band don't write soon, and send me some
money and a gold watch from California
I'd just as leave marry somebody else a
not, and if you'll wait few days III CIV
you the preference"
Her husband had been gone TO the ia
cifc just four months, and here was
California widow! stood off, after thai
Asaid the captain.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12
Written for Gleason's Pictorial.
SPRIN CHS MIN G.

Written for Gleason's Pictorial.
SPRING rs MING.
81 MARY GRACE HALPING.
Spring is coming! Spring is coming!
Over hill and over plain;
List, the busy wild bees humming'--
Joyous spring has come again.
Wild flowers in her white hands bearing
With her eye of blue serene,
Roses round her forehead wearing,
Comes springs fair and radiant green
Like some young and beauteous maiden
Her small feet the green sward press
Her warm breath with fragrance ladened,
ROBBED in regal loveliness.
Now the mountain torrent, breaking
From its chain of ice and snow,
Hill and dale to music waking.
Rushes to the plain below
And the crystal brook is singing
Gaily by the cottage door,
And the wild wood-Aowers are springing
In the forest old and hoar.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

GrA woman in Duuon, New Hamp.
shire, recently became the mother Of four
live, bouncing boys, at single BIRTH
At the latest advices, the whole crowd
we're doing not only "as we'll as could be
expected" but rather better. The Bos
ton Courier is authority lorthc announce
mcnt,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

WHOLESALE BUSINESS.-AImost every
body in Boston knows that Father Street
er marries more folks in the course OF the
current year, than any two to ten dlvines
in ,he United States. 1t beats all how
many men and women the old fellow has
lied up and caused TO trot in double har-
ness through life. MOI long since, ru'
raj district youth and his Psyche came TO
Father Streeter 10 be fixed out according
to law ard gospel. Well, the old gentle,
man put 'em through in the regular man
ner, and--charged.
'How much hev got TO pay for this
Job 2 says the newly manufactured hus
band, drawing out his wallet.
Oh, well,' said the old gentleman, Il
always leave that TO the bridegroom as
he feels he pays
sWell, | don't want to be mean. Mr.
Slreeter. about this affair, you know,
don't care a cent, by Ned what you
charge, only tell US how much would be
about right
I'm not particular, sir, so suppose we
say about five dollars
Five dollars! Sam Hill but yeou DO
stick it onl Why, | know felIer yeou
married last fall for ten dollars J
Very likely, sir said the old gentle
man, i did, but he's regular customer
Pue married him fre Lines, and can a.
ford 10 do IL iower =
Squash forked out and--leaUed!
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

OF Good .humor is the only shield 10
keep off the dirls Of the satirical railer
II you have quiver well:stored, and ufe
sure Of hitting him between the joints Of
the harness, do not spare him. Butyou
had better not bend your bow than miss
your aim.
Very few people retruly wise-huiA
great many, an immense ineioril7
other. Dise.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

A DISMAL lDEA--"lf all the mor'd
were blind, what melancholy sight i ]
would be, said an lrisAclergvmsnsc "
congregation
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

/ hereby certify that the foregoing laws
are correctly copied from copies ceftifed
by the Secretary olStsie-
JOHN STEPHENSON.
Auditor, of Jackson County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-05-12

that lhe acts done, obligations incurred
and rights acquired under the provisions
of said acts II pculed shall remain and DO
III nowlae aileitu Vi .llecitd by this act,
provided further that nothing in this act
sh nll be so construed as 10 effect the term
OF Office of ony Commissioner heretofore
elected and qualified.
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
WILLIAM MEDILL.
President of the Senate.
March l2. 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-02-11

the political arena lavish his time strength
and money, as if his life and eternity were
dependant on the issue. In too many instan-
ces, the polls are converted into sort of DO
litical exchange, where votes, like shares of
bank stock, are bought and sold for the larg-
est premium.
If the growing evils be not checked, it is
not difficult to foresee the disastrous conse-
quenees that must evidently ensue. We have
constitutional and statutory safeguards thrown
around the ballot box, intended to protect the
elective franchise from abuses, but these seem
lmpotent in the securement of the object
Our laws, so far as they 60 are we'll enough,
but they do dot reach the great fountains
Of mischief. Besides, under our present laws
scarcely ever has any one been convicted;
vet their spirit and intention are VIGOROUSLY
violated at every contested election, particu-
larry in the larger towns. This doubtless ari-
scs, in part, from the difficulty of conviction
under the present laws. Something, there
fore, more tangible and specific is wanted to
meet the emergency.
Our attention has been called more espe-
cially to this subject, by movement in the
Legislature of the State of New York, which
seems eminently designed to protect the bal
lot box from the tide of corruption which
now invests it. The laws in the State of New
York, guarding the purity of elections, are
essentially the same as the laws on that sub
ject in this State. In that State, election
frauds have reached to an alarming mag
nitude, and call loudly for Legislative in
reference. And we sincerely hope the Legis-
lature of this state will not overlook this sub
ject which is SO intimately connected with
the future stability and perpetuity of our free
institutions.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-02-11

ing the enactment Of the Maine Law. The on,.
hope we have is to get bill through with clap.s
submitting it to the people This will be much
better than nothing. Milwaukee is coming nm
strong against the measure, one gentleman inform,
me That among many petitioners against the law
''ere were the names of a number of ladies-Hea-
ven help them.
Inc FOX RIVER RAIL ROAD charter still
'SusS oy the gills in the House The Sage #
Oh MucSwonago is here, and swears more terribly
than our army in Flanders, in consequence Of
Muckwonago being lefrout of the bill Whether
trouble Will grow out of this remains to be seen.
am inclined to think that, considering the close
quarters in which the bill finds itself that MucL.
wonago may be the death of il.
Some 40 witnesses Cor less) arrived from Nil.
waukec on Saturday evening in the Hubbell case
One thing is quite sure to grow out of this. should
there be nothing more, and that Is nice li,,,o
bill Of expense