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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-05
Parrot Talk.

The bad Latin and French displayed in Con-,
gress, has passed into proverb; and many man
who might have held respectable position in the
House of Representatives, and Senate, has been
ruined by the display of his pedantry. The late,
Timothy Fuller, of Massachusetts, who was ses.,
pecially addicted to quotations, many years ago,
covered himself with confusion by concluding a,
speech with long extract from Homer, which,
not dozen men in the House could understand,
The moment he resume d his seat, old George
Kramer, of Pennsylvania, rose; and by way of
ludicrous contrast and punishment let off a VOL
ley of low Pennsylvania Dutch, to the amuse-,
ment of every one, and to the chagrin and lasting
modification of the gentleman from Massachu-,
sets. ...-.. p. .... 20 ,.,.....,.-
Mr.. William Halstead, of New Jersey, who,,
at one time represented his native State in the
American House of Representatives, and who:
everybody will admit, is man of ability, who,
might acquire eminence in any deliberative as
sembly in the world, comparatively fell from q
really respectable position as a statesman, BY
interlarding his "frst great Speech with Latin
enough to fill good sized common place book.
When he had concluded old Ratlff Boone, of
Indiana initiating the example of George Kral'
mer of other days, deluged him with an oratioa
in the Pottowottomie dialect. ,@@''r'2'A aai
The best the purest, and the most eloquent Of
all English writers, Junius, was content with the
language of his country. In no instance through.
ont his voluminous and unequalled letters, can
there be found an instance of his quoting Latin
or French, unless compelled to it by techncali-
ties; and, even then, he evidently sought to
avoid the folly. Doctor Johnson, Hume, Gold
smith, Gibbon, of other days, very rarely resorted
to them, and, Macaulay, and most of the abler
literary men of the present day, give them the 60
by. .ar&% d 81
One of the purest writers of this country, who,
as an editor, until he retired from the press alto
gether, held most enviable position as litera-
ry man, not only eschewed learned quotations,
but it was his boast that the English language
was the only one that he employed; and that it
was capable of subscribing all the practical puE.
poses of editorial duty he aimed at lCobbett.
though an accomplished Latin and French schoi-
ar, obtained good degree of the eminence he
achieved, by the simplicity and purity of His
English. The London Times gazette which is
certainly conducted with an ability equal to that
displayed by any paper in the world, is rarely
disfgured by quotationsrfrom foreign tongues
The example is worthy of imitation by all who
would achieve editorial eminence.-N y Ah6st
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-05

DR.. Richmond, who was prisoner among the
Austrians, writes as follows to the Philadelphia
Bulletin, in regard to the public sentiment Of
Hungary: i..~a ..s t.r- ..s. f.....s-.. ss,
Do not suffer every one to lead you astray as to-
this union of the Magyars about their former
Governor. Their eyes are allupon him. A hun
dred times have we been asked questions like
this: ''Have you seen our Louis!' and that not
only by magnates of the highest intelligence, but
by peasants, shoe blacks, and maid-servants.-
At twenty dinners, where there were professors,
poets, former soldiers, editors, citizens, all the
same In the open country, in the vintage, all
the same. They dared not name hims or they
were watched night and day by an Argus-eyed
police; but they conttived to drink his health,
notwithstanding-th next thought to "long live,
Hungary" Eljen Magyarororas,) is "long life to
r." This is wen known to the Austrian Coy
ernment; and to possess his picture is punished
with eight days Imprisonment. They expect his
return; andit will be the signal for the outburst-
ing of the fire which can never be smothered-
Therefore the reception he met in England and
America was a thorn in the eyes of the tyranny
at Vienna, and malice and revenge prompt pitt
ful retaliation. Let it not be forgotten that these
sentiments could afford no pretext for these words
were written after tie outrages, and none were ev-
er spoken before them. All effects. and papers
were examined, and nothing found, but naturally
ones memory and brain are not yet under polibe
supervision. No law has yet been discovered for
trammelling mems thoughts, and 20 sytaAt has
yet been able to make men forget what they
hear, and see, and feel. & hs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-05
POETRY.
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-05

"In short ladies' and gentlemen,r ssaidan Ovss
empowered orator. | can only cay ~ beg ieavetc
add desire to assure you--that wish had .
window in my bosom that you might Gee the emo
ry,)--aW Wouldn't d page in your stofnach Do thiaa
timel" a1 4 81 ,gtast s.;
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-05
EHB PORTAGE SRNTTNEIl
nv SAMUEL 3. HARRIS, Jr.

One scar, payable within six months, Sl,S0
dsi.Sn iSs ysOT '"' p''A'OH y ''~ 900
oRe year payable ailer lis expiration, .s. . $50
" No paporw1i be discontinued until all arrearagesare
paid, except atthe option Of the publisher. a-.H
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

tcrnational communication, and the require
ments of traffic will be cheaply and expeditions
ly met by the iron road and its tubular bridge.
A few years hence, and this very bridge will
become one Of the greatest attractions to the
tourist and the traveller
The Colossus of Rhodes under which the pig
my shallops of former ages could pass, was es-
teemed one of the wonders of the old world.
But bridge spanning river two miles in
width, giving safe passage to the hundreds of
tons Of weight between its iron sides, and per-
mitting ships of the largest tonnage to pass be-
meath its elevated arches, is an achievement still
more remarkable FOR the new world, and worthy
the young giant rising in thowe Ii the Co.
liseum, and the Pantheon, and the Pireus, and
the Pyramids, have attracted visitors from every
land, so in future days will the Victoria Bridge
and Montreal will hereafter reap much of the
benefit which must follow the completion of such
mighty work.-Moatreal paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

A VOICE FROM THE COUNTRY.

!
Girls, winter is coming Are you ready for
schools Are you fitly prepared to wade through
the huge snow-drifts, that we of the frozen
| North have to combat with | mean, have you
good, thick, warm clothing, for this cold, cold
winter!
"oh, yes" says one bright-oyed, pale-looking
little girl of eight summers. "Come and look
at sly new Grocks and shoes, SC. lam well
prepared"
We did 60; and there we saw some new print
dresses and some nice new shiny boots, with
their soles that 90 did not make bit of noise in
walking" Ito use the little girls own express
stony The ross Of her clothing was " off the
same piece" And this was the way these fond
indulgent parents had fitted their darling one
for this cold, cold winter, She is fragile flow
er, and, as zoe think, lily prepared to face these
bleak winds that infest our northern country.
l DC hope the time may come, when parents
and people will lay aside these foolish fashions,
and learn to dress for comfort fear that the
death of many of cur fair daughters will lay at
the door of their fashionable mothers. But
think, and glory in the thought, that some of
our sex are awaking out of long slumber, to
the knowledge that our race is becoming weak
and puny people, by dressing, eating and follow
irg all tho silly foiblss of Fashion. Let the
world say whatit will keep Right on your side,
and will warrant you clear conscience as
reward. JENNIE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30
poetrp. o
FOR the Green Mountain Freemau.
LINES WRITTEN AT SUNSET.

Now through the portals Of the west,
The gciien light is streaming
A u the clouds on the sua-bright mountains rest
Ike the wings Of angels cleaning.
" u, hushei the solemn wood,
save OF plaintive signing
OF the brc,z5 su5lued to a mournfu moan,
Ii :rImal us cadence dying.
But through those sounding sislcs no more
The songs Of birds are ringing,
Where oft they chorused their musical lore,
To the faint-voced echoes singing.
Torn are the locks Of verdaRt shade,
The wood-kng's brow adorning,
Where oft from the skies of summer played
The smiles of the rosy morning
And gone those forms thst Oft have bushed,
In morn's bright smile awaking, Z
When Zephyr in sleep through the long night hushsd
The dew from his wings was shaking.
The hills have on golden wreath,
The glow of life impsrting
But cold as the smile on the cheek Of death,
Which the soul has left, departing.
The pulse Of life by music stirred,
To thrill the heart with pleasure
The triI Of the bird, with the harp heard
Ia Natures hottest measure
Gone from the sunset of the year,
Al but the smile Of parting:
Not smile returned, nor a dewy tear
From the eyes of Beauty starting.
Welcome the dusky-Angered even,
To shut the golden portals
For filter robe will to thee be given,
Oh, desolats mother of mortals
Norwich University, Oct, 1851
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

Ignorance is better than pride with greater
knowledge.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

That is my good that doth me good.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30
U!)e family GirfIe.

He can want nothing who hath God for his
friend =
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

Every man is fool when he has not consid-
cred or thought.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

called In the same manner as is provided for the
call OF special meetings; and at such meeting the
first selectman, (and in his absence, either Of the
other selectmen,) shall preside, and shall de-
clare such person elected who shall receive
majority of the votes given; and such election
shall be by ballot, unless ballot shall be dis
pensed with by unanimous consent; and the Of
icers so chosen shall hold their Offices until the
annual meeting in such fire district next there
after to be held, and until Others are elected
Sec. II. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved, November IL, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

No. 2.--An act fixing the timeof holding the
supreme court in the county OF Washington.
IL is hereby enacted by the General Assembly
of the State Of Vermont, as foAotos
SEC. l. Thesupreme court for the county
of Washington shall hereafter bo holden on the
sixteenth Tuesday, next after the fourth Tues
day of December, annually
SEC. 2 So much of section oneof an act,
entitled "an act in amendment Of chapter for
ty-six Of the Compiled Statatea ~ titied 'ses-
sicns Of courts, approved December 9, 1858,
as is inconsistent with the provisions of this act,
is hereby repealed.
Approved, November 8, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

The following are the public acts designated
by the Secretary of State to be published in all
the newspapers of this State:-.
No. An act changing the time of holding
courts in Chittenden county.
His hereby enacted By the General Assembly
of the State of Vermont, as follo'cs'
SEC. /. The terms of the county court in
the county of Chittenden shall DO held on the
last Tuesday in March, and on the first Tues
day in November, in each year
Approved, November s, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

CHRISTIANITY. The Historical Sketch of Latin
Christianity, in the London Quarterly Review,
CLOSES with the following hopeful paragraph:
!" But the course of Christian Religion, in
spite Of all the impediments it has encountered,
! in spite of the darkness which from time to time
has olouded the fate of Chrstendom, has always
moved onwards, and from that onward move
ment derived it main strength. Christianity has
not drooped-it has lived, it has fourishcd, it
has expanded, it has grown more and more like
its ancient Hebrew divine orginal--not in pro.
portion a. it has remained with the influences of
its first home, but $50 far at least as European
history is concerned, in proportion as it has re-
ceded further and further from them Westward
the Star of Empire has held its course; and
westward has the Sun of Christendom moved
also shedding the light not only on Arabian
deserts, and Indian palms, but on the endless
variety of western life and scenery, on the cities
and homes, on the empires and the families of
the Grecian, the Roman and the Teutonic world:
the omega no less than the alpha the end no
less than the beginning Of the history of civil
lied man"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

He who angers others, is not himself at ease
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

No 3.-An act to equalze the costs of parties
in the county and supreme courts.
Nis hereby enacted by the General Assembly
Of the State of Vermont, as follo,cs:
SEC. l. Section thirteen of chapter one hun
dred and sixteen of the Compiled Statutes shall
be so construed as to entitle the party finally
recovering il an action of account, or book ac-
count, to tax md recover for his fees, before
tho auditor, soveny-fve cents per day for his 40
tual attendance and five cents per mile for bis
travel within this State only.
SEC. g. This act shall take effect from it's
passage.
Approved, Nov. 4, 1854
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

No. l3.-An act in amendment of chapter sixty
one of the Compiled Statutes
IL rs hereby enacted by the General Assembly
Of the Stale Of Vermont, as follogs
Sec. l. The provisions Of section fourteen Of
chapter sixty-one of the compiled statutes
shall not be construed to extend to any
cause of action, which accrued in any Other
state, or government, when the parties thereto
at the time such cause of action accrued, were
residents of any other state, or government
Pror'ded, that this act shall not affect any suit
now pending.
Approved, November 10. 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30


No. l9.--An act to amend section three of chap
ter thirteen of the Compiled Statutes, rela-
ting to Sherif's Bonds.
1t IS hereby enacted by the General Assembly
Of the State Of Vermont, asfollo,cs:
Sec. l. Section three of chapter thirteen Of
the compiled statutes is hereby so amended as
to read as follows:
Sec. 3. Each sheriff shall, within fifteen
days from the first day Of December in each
year, and before entering upon the daties o.
his Office, execute the official bond required BY
section two of chapter thirteen Of the compiled
statutes; and in case Of the neglect of an,
sheriff to execute and furnish said bond, fo
the space of fifteen days from the first day o
December in each year, the Office shall be con
sidered vacant"
Sec. q Section two of chapter thirteen O
the compiled statutes is 50 amended as TO lea
~ follows
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

"Sec. 2. Each sheriff, before entering upon
the duties of his Office, shall beceme bound, by
way of recognizance, in the sum of ten thous-
and dollars, with two or more sufficient sure
ties, to the treasurer of the county, before one
of the judges of the supreme court, or the two
assistant judges of the county court Of their res
pective counties, for the faithful discharge of
the duties of his Office. and shall take the oath
Of Office, before one of said Judges, who shall
certify the oath on the sheriff. commission.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage. 5
Approved, November 3, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-30

No. 5.--An act relating to witnesses.
IL is Acre6y enacted By the General assembly
Of the State Of Vermont, as }oAows:
SEC l.. Whenever any person shall testify,
either as party or as a witness, in any sait or
proceeding now or hereafter pending at law or
in equity, the testimony Of such person shall not
be used ss evidence to pro1e any f,ro. in any suit
or prosecution agains5 such person for any Pc
nalty for violation of any law in relation to
fraudulent conveyance Of property
SEC 2. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved, November IA, 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-03
xHuRTY.THIRD CONGRESn.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
wAsmSGrcH, March 4 1854.

Senate.
wAsmsercS, March 4 1854
NIAGARA SHIT CANAL.
M errARf, from the Con mittss Public LAnds asksi
- - dnsohargsd from the ,nsf sratsn OF msmcsals
ysayi.g for grants Of land 10 the sats Of New York foe
Hhs ssastructon Of ship around the Falls Of Ma.
NJ wAizm said hs expected rsolatons Of inszustoa
frou wisosssin In favor Of this proposition.
Nr sruAsr said ths proposition could not rsssivs the
syUrab,e consideration Of the Oommtss Of The Senate
Ths motion 10 discharge was agreed TO.
opruruoS 10 rnH NEBRASKA
Mr eswAnp prsssnsd rsmonstranos from citisens Of
AIbasy sgainst the Nsbrsska bill.
Aeo, seven Of the fans kind from oizens Of Orleans
county, New York.
Mr. FusDDN presented memorials Of nhs ehssaosm
iron msn and woms a Of Maine.
Mr.. Hxfh presented stranoss from Connecticut,
aneiading 90 ffom the professors Of Yale College.
rhs bn for ths relief Of Zadook G. IngrahAm was 70
1ortsd md passsd
yUBncl 10 ALI TIE STATES,
Mr. Jou2, (vhig) Of Tenn Me-. Prsidsat-In pursu-
OF pEsvious notice. ask leave TO Introduce bin
asd that may b. read twics and referred 10 ths Com
mittse On Public LAads
fns CHAn-Ths Arst reading Of the bin
ne s.GM1,Y rssdIsg- bill 70 Do justsss 70 al the
Mr.. nADom, (whfs) of N OIL move that II ~ put o.
IT, Da9ags q oaee. QAughtsr.l
hr. oAa (dsn) Il kish-rhs ttls 4 70 attractive ~
aight paas II without reading.
SsvsrAl 0WAfons--s Rssd Il ?, /" what's II abouRv
Ths CnAn-N n 10 diskibuts the Dahue lasds amongst
sn " 6hsss. (IAsghtRl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-03
From Washington City.
TEE EEBRAkKA NDIAHe-rHB 9ARDNuR CASE.

WAsmSoros, March q, 1914.
fhs Nsbssska Indian delegation II reslvisg great At
ssatisa hsrs. This mornisg they held srsnd tain at
Shs Indian Bureau with Mr.. Msnypesny the ndian Oo.
usioasr. rhsy subsequently, visited the President who
Vslssnsd thsm In . ssrdial He said II wAs well
r thsn 10 - there 10 ass the and the
Of the white man. and their ability protect the red
aa h sn his rights. He impresssd upon them the In
Srrtanos education, and atenon 10 ths tlng Of
the soil The meeting was most distressing one, and
0ttspdsd by . large number Of persons.
fhs Gardner went to the jary this ansrnoon No
vsrdot he'd been agreed upon TO the adournmsnt Of
tAs q ur3, at o'clock.
me a says that the Senate IL really going TO Institute
inqurss In regard to The publication OF tbs Gsdsdsn
treaty snd other secret documents. and that . num-
bsr Of nsvspspsr ed from New York and elsewhere
will b sumnoned 70 washiE gton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-03

TIE oneers Of the 81 engios, hose ho and lad
der oompsps Of Boston havs recently reosivsd Doss
that the Attn sset Of the kass and Rsguatons adopted
BY the Board Of Epsnssrs TO bs strictly sssorcsd The
ssetics pohbis nrsmsn from Enoking pipes ,ssars
whils On uty.
James Mccarthy, sesd sbout forty years. died In the
Bostou city jail the Goth uls. he Vas mittsd on
the 2t for payment Of 1nes and costs amoanng to
aboat el28, two of asAa and battery At the
time Of eonnitusnt he ppsArs 10 - lAboag under d.
hum rsmsns And susss qusnuy rscstvsd proper treat
mens for that conditon.
Ths Methodist shurGh u North BrcokssN, Hsss, vas
destroyed By ere the 2ath ult II had reosntly been
Atts9 up at considerable expense,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-03

euPRxxE CorRr or THE UNITED STATS n&rch 1.-virsio
H. Ivy, Etq Of Lon sisnA and amin Pfnzle John
Gapsop, snd Luther X Marsh Esq ~ Ns~ York.
admitted attorneys and councillors Of thts court No 60
Jane Csrron va LsPsee Of q Carroll ct Al Error
to ths Crea Court Of tbs Uaed States for Maryland
Mr. Justice curtis delivered opinion OF this court a.
rming the Judgment Of aid orcai, oour In tht cause,
with costs No 10. Joeias reauicgton W, Lyman GIBSON
Error 10 the Circuit utt Of ths Uoied STAGES Mary
land Mr. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion OF this
court Affirming the ujsmrnt Of rad Crouit Court In this
csuse, with costs ard inssrsst. No "a H. MeOsbe
L. D. WortbpgtoD. Error to the supfems Court Of Mis-
souri, Mr. Justice Ca'son delivered the opinion Of thl
court Anil ming the icfrmsnt of raid Supis Court n
t,s cause With coeta No rs. A. Delssrisre m
Edison. Error TO the Suprems Court OF Missouri Nr.
Justice Mclean delivered the Union OF this court Affirm.
Ing the judgment Of sad sup'sms Corrs Ia tn cause,
with costs No. es Sau ndevs Burgess John n. Gray
et al Error to the Supreme Court Of Missouri Mr..
Chief Jus ice TAney delivered ths oplaon OF this court
snrnI the Judgment OF said Sup-sme Court 10 this
cause, with cests A. ourned until arst horday 10 April
next 1t IL elocf.
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The following letter TO the Boston Commonwealth,
an abolition journal, fully explains itself =
BosTos, Feb. 13, 1854.
As your paper OF this morning publishes my name
among the "free democrats" de egates to the con-
venton TO be held for the purpose OF demonstrating
against the passage Of the Nebraska BILL trust you
will allow me space to say that decse the appoint
ment; that have never been member OF the free
soil party; that have never adopted its absurd and
contradictory motto-"Freedom national slavery
sectional;' that l have no sympathy with the pu-
silauimous and criminal sentiment, "If slavery will
let US alone viii let IL aloner that am In favor
Of neither making nor keeping any compacts with
slavery in regard TO boundaries; that am glad TO
see that slavery intends neither 10 make nor keep
any such compacts with freedom; that do not be-
lieve the constitution authorses any such compro-
mses; that am glad that all excuses for the discus
sion Of such compaets are likely soon to be swept
away; that hope the Nebraska bill will pass; and
that hope then TO zee freedom and slavery meet
face 10 face, with no question between them except
which shalI conquer and which shall die.
Yours, respectfully. LYsAxDER SrooNER-