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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01
HAR IF ORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

HAR IF ORD FIRE INSUR ANCE CO.,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
INcoRPoRA ATED ISlO.-CHARTEK PERpErUAL..
fathoriIe ed Capt. $50 Subscribed Capt. $50 900.
THIS long established and we'll known Institution
l. has transacted most extensive insurance business
for than forty throughout the United States
and the British North American provinces. Ii has aimed
. public mid .nce by honorable and fahiul
Of contracts; and the of property
assured that all fair claims for loss under its policies
will be literally adjusted and promptly paid. Public
Buildings, Manufactures, Mills, Machinery, Dwelling
Houses, Stores, Merchandise. Household Furniture,
Vessels the stocks while in port &C. &C., will be
insured low the risk will admit. The fol-
lowing gentlemen constitute the 20
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
II. HUNTINGTON. President.
ALBERT Day, CALVIN DAY,
JAMES GOODWIN, jon ALLYN,
CHARLES BoswrLL, JoHN y. BRACE.
HENRY kENEy. CHARLES j. Russ.
CHARDES TAYLOR, Secretary.
CHRIsroPHER c. LYMAN. Assistant Sec',.
NPApplications for insurance may be made to
ALLEN c. HALLOCK, Agent
Main street, nearly opposite the Bank.
decs Evansville. Ind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01

LIFE ASSURANCE.
Il ETNA lNSCsk a nee co .M II A N Y,
Hartford. Conn.
ANNUITY FUND 10000 DOLLARS.
This WELL --NOWN and long established company
l. having organized New Department for LTr In
sURASoE with entirely distinct capital exclusively
pledged with its reserved for the pay
losses upon Life Insurance onyand In event
liable for other debts. contracts engagements OF the
conpany-is prepared to issue Policies Ola Live at
reduced from the charges of the Mutual
Companies.
The leading idea of the system adopted by this Com
pany precisely what worth to insure
given upon life, for certain time. and to
charge precisely that sum and no more.
The promptness, fairness and liberalty which have
mark ell all tn; dealings Of this Compan! for period Of
over thirty years. and the well known character Of
officers and directors, afford the surss guaranty that
its affairs will b. managed TO afford to the assured
ultimate safety and security which Is Of the drst i'm
portance in Life Assurance. -l.
Policies will 10 granted, PAYABLE after DEATH upon
the parties ar,ivin. ut specified age CALiFonsIA and
at easonable rates.
MANAGERS OF THE LIFE DEPARTMENT:
K. A. BuLKLEY, JouS L. BoswELL,s
RoBruT BurLL. ROLAND NJ ,rnsv.
MILES A. TuTrLK, EDwiS G. RILEY,
HESRY a. PR.rr. l...
r.. 4. BULKLEY. Vice President.
J. w. SEYMOUR, Actuary t
TPPamphlcts containing X tcs Of y, em,ium and in
,ary papers effect Insurance may lee obtained OF
the sr5scribrr. ALIEN c. HALLECK, Agent
janl1 Main street. nearly opposite the Bank.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01

" ~VODS.
NTIE have just receiveda a choice selection oil White
w Cambrcs plain and plaid Jaeonet Muslins, Vic
Lawns, Null. plain and dotted Swiss Muslins di
rect from the Importers, which We will sell as low as
any Jobber East West Persons wishing TO purchase
will please give q call. -
mi MORGAN, kEEN & PRESION.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01
GTNA
FIRE INSURA COMPANY,

FIRE INSU q nee con ANY,
of Hartford. Conn.
CAPITAL $500, ,UDU-aH paid an aud isrssted.
.f RgsERvEp E,RSISGs S20O. 100.
Total is sets S5or ,n0O.
FyNHTS Company Incorporated With a perpetual
charter in 1872 and insures against loss damage by
Fire Dwelling Houses Manufacturing establishments
stores Observation-Disclosures aud merchandise ia general
the -abc terms, and losses occurring in this
agency will be literally adjusted and paid vita promp'
DIRECTORS:
Thos X. Brace, Robert Buel. u s
Samuel Tudor, Miles A. Tulile,
Joseph Pratt, John j.. Boswell.
Austin Durham, Ebenezer Flower, .-
Ward Woodbridge, +. n. Bulkley. v1
Joseph Church, Roland Mathcr,
Edwin Ci. Ripley, Silas b. Hamlrton
Frederick Tyler, SampelS. Ward,
Henry r.. Pratt.
THOMAS X. BRACE, Pres't.
S. L. LOOMS, Secretary.
App.ications for Insurance may be mace to the sub
scriber who duly authorized resolve proposals and
policies favorable Insurance ofce
or Agency in the West. A.C. HALL0Ck, Ag't.,
feb4tf Main street. nearly opposite the Bank.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01

lQONNETS.-lO0 cases new style Spring Bonne.s,
ID reed this day per Express and for sale by
ap4 JAS. Low & CO., All Main ST., Lou, Ky.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01
BUSINESS CARDS.

0OHy G. DRVEREUX, Ja., Wholesale aud Reta
Al dealer in Wall Paper. Fire Screens, window Bllnd
tassefs Wrapping and Roofing Paper, Lamps, Phosgen
s}s, etc &C. Main street, betweon First and Secon
Str.st. lauglO ly
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-01

FROM wheeling TO Baltimore. and connecting with the
Washington Branch X. X. al the Junction, (lately
called the Relay House, nine miles from Bal
timsre. and with the Philadelphia. VII
niDgton and Baltimore X. X. to
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31
RAVENNA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 81. 1854.


OF The Know Nothings are forming military
companies at New Orleans, under the name Of a
National Guard. Some idea may be had of the
great strength of this new organization at the
ballot box the fact that at an election for three
Alderman, held on the 9Th inst, out of vote of
ABA, they had a majority of 1856. Next day
professions of the party marched through the
street, displaying the American flag. During
the day there was considerable fighting in the
Third Ward, aud several persons were shot, but
none dangerously wounded AT night the Know
Nothings attacked the house of Mr.. Murphy, at
the corner of St. Joseph's and Tehouptouas
streets. The building was used as bar-room-
or as they are called there, coffee house--the
doors were forced, and everything within the
house was demolished, bricks were hurled, some
one hundred pistols fired, and the excitement
was for time very great. Several persons were
wounded, and one was killed on the spot. The
cause Of the destruction of the house was that
pistols were fred from the building, as the Know
Nothings were passing. At last accounts every
thing was quiet.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

whole of 'em fell fiat on the floor, earryin' along
with them everybody that was standing near. o
Sich mixin' up things as then took place
hant occurred before or since old father Noah un-
loaded his great ark There was legs and arms,
white kids, and penuellas, patent leather and sat-
in CATERS, shoe strings and garters, neckribbons
and guard-chains, false curls and whskers, wo-
mems bustles and pocket handkerchiefs, all in a
pile, the gals kickin' and squealin', and the fell
lers gruntin' and apologisin'. .,v
"Oh, Lordy!" says for Twas considerably
frustrated at the sight "stop that music, blow out
the lights, or all hands shut their eyes till these
wimmen folks git unmixedn' At this, such a
laugh took place as you never heard. -a ..y
"Why, Col, JOnsing," says my merchant, "that
is nothin', it frequently happens, and is one Of
advantages ofthe red war waltz. If the gals aint
Learned how to mix with the world, how can they
ever get along!" ~. .'' ..
~ would rather have 'em little Mixed" says
!, "5ut that's too much of a good thing. How
ever,s leave, for seed enough of the sorry in
in that pile just now to satisfy me for a week;
and at that we bid them good night and left,
promisin' to go to the next one and take a few
lessons in the common poker and shoutish dance
How came out may be may tell you in anoth-
er letter. Your friend,
BEN JoNsING, of Sleepy Hollow
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r
Among the prisoners before the Police Court
this morning, was "gemmen oh color" the honor
of whose arrest rome ofthe officers could or would
claim. .-.. .a-..-.,.. ....-... ..,,r
"Who arrested you?" asked the Prosecuting
Attorney. -.-..... sd ,.....- ....sr, E.
81 doesn't know" was the reply. .,... .-.
"What was you doing when arrested!'", .,.,
81 doesn't know" ....... .-.r. t,,a
"Wasn't you drunk!" a,m ...,--rarar-
81 doesn't know" ...> ...e... ..-..7
'sWhat station house was you in last rfight!"
81 doesn't know .. ......,..- ...- .-..s- .s..
"Wel, what do you know!" asked the city at
torney, somewhat impatiently. --r s....
"Me!" said the colored gentlemen, with an air
of importance, "me' why, knows nuttn." a.'
Under these circumstances, the Court dismiss
ed the prisoner. We hope that the discharge of a
Know Nothing, without punishment, will not
startle the political world.-C Tunes. s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

UTTERLY AMAz1NG.-There is now confined
in the Ohio Penitentiary as individual of ''ten-
der'' age, who never was sentenced by u court,
never was before a legal body, never was guilty
of crime, is known to be innocent of all the
offences which are punishable by human laws,
and yet is restrained of liberty! To keep down
indignation, probably, no name is given in the
Warden's report of the person thus kept in con-
fnement, but that will not avail--humanity, al
least is about to interfere, if Wardens, deputies
and guards do not; the poor creature, by lega
Testimony, can successfully plead the "baby act ,
Gin. Eng. ,,.ay4 ,,-~a,.,r2a-5g aTzsfs zNE
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BANKRUPTCY IT HAMBURG-The following
scene occurred in Hamburg. How would such a
course answer here! .a' - ''r
cat noon, Just as the Exchange-crowded with
merchants--presented its busiest aspect, two
drummers in the civil uniform came up and rolled
their drums for the space of ten minutes, causng
a great commotion both within and out of the
Bourse. While this was going on, workmen
were seen over the principle gateway Of the
building elevating black board, on which was
painted in white letters the name of a merchant
of the city who had lately suspended payment
and absconded with all his assets. When the
name had been fairly set up, bell, called the
'shand glocks,' or shame bell, only rung on such
occasions, was sounded for two hours from tow
er of the Bourse. This penalty of disgrace, call
ed the execution of a fraudulent bankrupt, is or
dained by law which can be traced to the four
teenth century, when the Hanseatic league was
at the height Of its greatness. At that period
however, the bankrupts patent OF citizenship
and his certificate as merchant, were also burn
by the hangman." 54. +'a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31
April 25, 1854.

1921 AN ACT Hr
TO amend section FIVE, of an act, entitled "an
act to amend an act, relating to the organiza-
ton of Courts of Justice and their powers and
duties" passed March fourteenth, one thousand
eight hundred and tifty-three. s...
SEC l. BE 1t enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Ohio, That Section five, of an act
entitled San act to amend an act relating to the
organization OF courts of Justice, and their pow
els and duties," passed March fourteenth, one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, be SO
amended as to read: (Section 81 The court Of
common pleas shall have original jurisdiction in
all civil cases, where The sum, or matter in dis
pute, exceeds the jurisdiction of justices of the
peace; and appellate jurisdiction from the decls-
ion of county commissioners, justices OF the peace
and other inferior courts in the proper county, in
all civil cases, subject to the regulation provided by
law 1t shall have original jurisdiction Of all crimes
and offences, except;in cases of minor offences,
the exclusive jurisdiction of which is invested in
justices, of the peace, or that may be vested in
courts inferior to the common pleas; Provided,
| however, that in all criminal cases where per-
son shall be indicted and tried in the court Of COM
mon pleas for an offence properly cognizable
therein, and he shall be found guilty of any such
minor offence embraced within the terms of the
indictment, the jury shallso return in their YER
dict and the court shall thereupon proceed te
pass the sentence prescribed by the laww in sucf
case. "a erqf ,ol ,asrf7 s,ya,I ...,..rys
Sec. g., Section fifth Of an act entitled an &C
\ to amend an act relating to the organization o
courts ofljhstice, and their powers and oduties,'
passed March IA, 1863, be,and the same is here,
by repealed. 3sT 40 5!gilT ajB Ag sjl.s.qss.s4t Il
as. F. c. LEBLOND,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
a.sa@t s',S 7shsa JAMES MYERS T4s' tt''
April 90, 1854 as.t etg3sEE1 aAt. ,gl.aiaa4as
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

A TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE has recently occur
red in the southwestern portion Of the North
American continent. At Mexico, the shock was
terrific, and the citizens fled from their houses,
while San Salvador was destroyed, and 600 fam
lilies were buried in the ruins.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

EF lfyou don't want to fall in love with girl
don't commence flirting with her. This court
ing for fun is like boxing for fun, you put on your
gloves in perfect good humor, with the most
friendly intention of exchanging few amcable
blows; you find yourself intensibly warmed with
the enthusiasm of the conflict, until some un-
lucky nutch in the "veskit" decides the matter,
and the whole affair ends in downright fight.
Don't you see the smlarity 9. .........,. .,,
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The wheat Crop.

From information received through the local
papers and other sources, we are of opinion that
the prospect is now fair for at least an average
wheat crop in this Stute. In the early part of the
season, in some sections, the appearance of the
fields was forbidding, the root of the wheat seem
ing to be winter-kllled; but in mosti instances
these fields have recovered, and are now promis-
ing. With no intervening calamity before har-
vest-time, the wheat crop of Michigan will be
fair one.-Detroit Free Press.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

-34CHIoRoFoRM CoNTRAcTED.- --Dr. Robert de
Lambelle'a distinguished physician of Paris, an.
pounces that alshock ofelictricity, given to a pa
tent dying from theaeffect Of chloroform, imme-
diately counteracts its influences and returns the
sufferer to life.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

GA FAIR H1r.-We copy the following
from the COMMONWEALTH: -. a,...;-..
can exchange paper publishes story in which
il is stated that man who came very near drown
ing, had wonderful recollection of every event
which had occurred in his life There are few
Of our subscribers whom we would recommend to
practice bathing in deep water. ,o.s,, !.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

The, distinguished individual, known among
the ancients as Cupid, has recently changed his
name to Cupidity, and will therefore devote his
attention to money as we'll as to matrimony. ah,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

0HHTThe ladies say they are opposed to stop
ping the males on the Sabbath, especially in the
evening, unless they can be stopped at thei
houses.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

OrT The citizens of Utah, and especially those
residing in the vicinity of Salt Lake, are enabled
to ''cure'' meats in an improved manner, as the
following paragraph sets forth: CT - ~a.
"Experiments have been made upon the pro-
perties of the water of Salt Lake, Utah, for pre-
serving meat, by Mr.. Stansbury and his asso-
ciates. A large piece of fresh beef was suspen-
ded from a cord and immersed in the lake for
over - hours, and it was found to be tolerably
well cured. After this all the meat they wished
to be preserved was packed into barrels without
any salt whatever, and the vessel was then filled
with lake water. No further care or prepara-
ton was necessary, and the meat remained per-
fectly sweet. although constantly exposed to the
atmosphere and sun. They were obliged to mix
fresh water with the brine to prevent the meat
becoming too salt for present use." l. 's1.a. "a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

0F A dandy lately appeared in Iowa, with
legs SO attenuated, that the authorities had him
arrested because he had "no visible means OF
support" t4.a'& o..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31
How to prevent ~ Cold.

Immunity from colds, coughs, bronchitis and
ly one way. As long as the heat ofsthe surface
is sufficient to neutraze the cold Of the surround
ing embracing atmosphere, SO long it is. impossi-
BILE for the person to have cold. The vigor, re-
sistance, positive character of the cutis must al
ways be greater than the air in which we move.
Air loaded with vapor, is good conductor of ca
loric Such an atmosphere rapidly robs all heat
ed bodies of their warmth; and all animal bodies
that are unable to furnish heat fast and little
faster than the air carry it off, will take cold
This loss of heat by the skin, leaves the blood
vessels Of the surface feeble-unable to circulate
blood; as consequence, the blood accumulates
in the warm internal organs whose vessels are
weakest will yield to the sudden fullness, the af
hux will increase until active CONGESTION OF nfa-
nation ensues. -'J -
Moderate clothing, much exposure to the air,
abundance Of exercise, always in good pure air,
cold water baths, much dry friction and calm
tranquil, circumspect mind will as certainly pre-
vent colds, coughs, bronchitis, &c, in any eli
mate that God ever made, as warm nights will
prevent frost. The surface must be superior to
the conducting power of the air. And this con-
sttutes the immunity that all require. The rea-
son why so many in this country dislike the eli
mate and why so many have coughs, is that class
of people have feeble surfaces; that class are not
constantly immersed in the free air; are not calm
in the mind; are not fond of bathing and do not
enjoy it. The people must have the air that God
has made, they must labor, play and sleep in i,
as birds do. They must not shut it from them
but welcome it; and this simple habit will com
pei the surface to elaborate an amount of heal
that will always be superior to wind however
cold and searching Gays Jour. Of Health. ".
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

MUsK.-The Empress Josephine was very fon
of perfumes. and above all, of Musk. Her dress
ing room at Malmaison was filled with it, in spite
of Napoleon's remonstrances. Forty years have
elapsed since her DEATH and present owner of
Malmison has had the walls of that dressing-room
repeatedly washed and painted; but neither scrub
bing, aquafortis, nor paint, has been able to re-
move the smell ofthe good Empress musk, which
continues as strong as if the bottle which con-
tanned it had been but yesterday removed. TT
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

The mind that is cheerful in its present state,
wild be averse to all solicitude as to the future,
and will meet the bitter occurrence of life with
as mile. [Horacel. \ .,- .a.... .,,.-s,,.4 as..,s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

10 FALIAcY OF AN OH AXIOM. ITO say "as diff
fereit as chalk is from cheese" When we con-
slider that cheese is made from milk, and NIX
is made from chalk, there is no great difference
after ALL 9IPunch.1 .a" as'' $P1~.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

MORMON PENALTIEs.--Th Descret Neps has
the following characteristics exhibit Of Mormon
notions of retributive justice: .7.
"It is too we'll known to need repeating that
if q SON of Belial should defame one Of onr fair
wives or daughters, he must pay the forfeit; with
out Judge or jury, in the most public place; and
he must get his recompense for the loss OF his
hearts blood where he can find it, which will be
in Tophet." ,a@L-..r a '.I-l
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

A BABY Show came off at Bytown, Canada,
on the I'd instant A correspondent of the Bur-
lington Free Press gives an amusing description
of the proceedings. He says the prizes were $3.50
each to the three largest, handsomest and fattest
babies in the town Of March. On the day Of ex-
Inhibition but two were presented; one sixteen and
the other seventeen months old, each of whom
receiveda prize. After some speeches by the
judges, one of the lucky mothers(who is doubt
less strong minded womanD announced that
-s'she should have another baby to show at the
same time and place next yearif there was pre-
MUM to be given" Where there is will there
is way! -s " 't~.'@ = -. '''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

Be slow to choose a friend, and slower to change
him, courteous to all scorn no man for his poyer-
ty, honor no man for his wealth. .e. 40 ..r,
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Do IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT.--7-"t'That which
thou hast to do, do it with all thy might said
clergyman to his son one morning. $50 did
this morning. replied Bill, with an enthusiastic
CLEAN in his eye, ."Ah! what was it, darling!"
and the fathers hands ran though his offspring's
curls. "Wby, walloped Jack Edwards. tillhe
yelled like thunder; you should have just heard
him holler, dad. ,"Dad" looked unhappy, while
he explained that the precept did not apply to an
act like that, and concluded mildly with You
should not have done that, my child" "Then
he'd a walloped me- retorted Bill. "Better,"
expostplated the sire, ''for you to have fled from
the wrath to come" eyes, butt argued Bill,
by way of a final clincher, '"Jack can run twice
as fast as l can" The good man sighed, went
to his study, took up =, pen. and endeavored to
compose himself on sermon reconcling pre-
cept with practice. ,tr.a ,., r4s .,,s#yE rs. n,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

F1ATTERY 1t is said that women love fatte-
ry. They may love to be praised for the good
qualities which they think may belong to them;
but if they do not think themselves entitled to
the praise given, or do not believe that he who
bestows it thinks SO when it becomes flattery--i'
will be hardly acceptable. And as weak men
resort so. much to this means ofseeking favor
with the fair, sensible. women receive such Of
ferings with great distrust, especially: from one
who is known to be in the ahabit of bestowing
praise lavishly.. Indeed, ladies' would. consult
their own interest and happiness generally, by
dscountenancing everything that wears the ap'
pearance of ,fattery. g II a man truly admres e
lady, he can find better, and--to sensible ladies
more acceptable means of proving his admira
ton than by etereotyped adulation and over
wrought eulogy, from which true female sens
bility must shrink. ~, A very wise man has said
that as the slanderer is the most poisonous Q O
wild beasts, so the atterer is the most dangerous
of tame ones. But if ., lady be bitten by, any O
the class Of gross .fatterers that abound at this
day, she is hardly entitled to pity s,,,, ,e,,,,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31

The man who borrowed trouble has returned It
without any expression Of thanks .a
The fellow who seized an opportunity, went
near spraining his wrist