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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-28

DARTNER WANTED-In proIitable ManuIactur'
ing business distance from the city, With rom
a. e1 charge OF the finance the whole bust
pes win be sold IL Of the most cble ana can
be greatly extended. Address ROBERT tribune on's' ' ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-28

The sbcrbe ready contract 9Th Railroad copPas e.
and Baggage Can rfacB NO, having
durirs the past summer erected entirely works
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-28

EMPL OYMENT is WANTED for large number
H. Of Wi, recommended servan-Ensish German aud r sh
Protestant G-Cock Cbsnbsrmaid Nur.s Sesn'resss Laan
d,es ard thoronIh coored help for the city sni
country at COATEs's Office No IS Atlantic Brooklyn
U'ARMERS-Wantedt two sober, steady Scotchmen
acquainted work for the nshborbood of Sss York
10 whom steady employment ~ b. svn Inquire
OF Mr. JOHN WILLIAMSON corner Of broome and suVaass
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-28

$I5OOOsr.. .. .ar.aAnissa splendid s..s
s e6 ose cash part n sniDsgu ssrs1 esi estate
her for In Broadway frsdo unzgf
psssd ssfety profit by Immediately ssSessg PRofT ~
ihls All communications dretly eoahde1ts TIM No
huutus BOB ~iI be shsvn 70 " - rsprsseael
d AOO "A Person of good steady habits, and
4OVs used scys baneS he can hear Of an excel
opportunity Of entering into bsnsss safe snd az tbs sane
tine profitable BY which he realize sus fortune ~ M
srenns W. WALKEE Boz No $50, this sfhes
q l0n TO $500.-Persons situated In any part OF
~ &OO country who would III In sss esssst
Ma hst mpetifon, and wiz pay
prof, Of from o. 800 70 .ay good tsrn,ss
DENNis Boz Nc 20 Broadway Postoehes, Se~.fo'k CEy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-28
AaACHINE SHOP and IRON FOUNDRY

WI SAIF-K Mercer WuFks ht1aed
of Desware River In Trenton jersey, comprising three
story briek Machine shop, a. BY % feet
one story brick Flttng.up shop, IS BY lO,teet a, -.
brick Iron Foundry, 80 By l~ feet win ~ofe ''ea ~
ChNEng House
A anne smith Shop a. BY IS seet.
Atwo-sory Frame Badinr t6 BY 100 feet
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

ing that his companion was public pro-
fessor of moral philosophy, and therefore,
it was to be supposed, not particularly
anxious to be seen walking with one who
entered public house with the familiar
air of an old frequenter. Thirst and Gus
tom, however, got the better Of prudence,
and Lamb at length asked Wilson to
walk on, and he would soon overtake him.
Now, Wilson knew the failing of his
friend, consented, and let Lamb get round
the corner. AS soon as Lamb was in SEEM
ing safety, Wilson ran after him, saw him
enter a public house, hurry to the apcall
for "a pint of porter" as fast as his stutter
ing manner would allow him. "Make it
a pot" said Wilson, throwing down shiI-
ling, and cycling Lamb with look ofun-
utterable good feeling. Lamb clasped
the Professors hand with an intensity Of
warmth, and the pot was enjoyed as ney.
pot of porter was perhaps enjoyed be-
fore. Lamb thought well of the Scotch
from that moment.-N.- Y. Post.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
Tale of q Pin.

In an early month Of the year 1878,
with tole-able education, and with many
natural qualifications for financial life,
Jacques Laftte was seeking for a situation
as clerk. He had high hopes aud light
heart, for he brought with him letter of
introduction to NJ. Perregaux, the Swiss
banker. But with all his sanguine an
ticipations and golden day he was
bashful and retiring. 1t was with a trem.
bling heart that the young provincial ap-
peared before the Partisan man of bonds
and gold. He managed to explain the
purpose of his visit, and presented his let
ter OF recommendation. The broker qui-
etly read the note. ut is impossible" )"
said he, as he had laid it aside, that can
lind room for you at present; all my Off
ces are full. Should there be a vacancy
at future time, | will see what can be
done. In the meantime, advise you to
apply elsewhere, as it may be considera-
ble period before shall be able to admit
you." Away went sunshine and prosper
GUS visions ! Disappointed and gloomy,
jacques left the presence of the polite
banker. As he crossed with downcast
eyes the courtyard of the noble mansion
he observed pin lying on the ground
His habitual habits of frugalty, amidst
his disappontn ent, were still upon the
watch. He picked up the pin aud care.
fully stuck it in the lapel OF his coat.
From that trivial action sprung his fu.
ture greatness; that one single act Of fru-
gal care and regard for little things, open.
ed the way to a stupehdous fortune
From the window of his cabinet, NJ. Per
regaux had observed the action of hs re.
jected clerk, and he wisely thought that
the man who would stop to pick up a pin
under such circumstances, was endowed
with necessary qualities for good econ
omist; he read i'll that single act OF parsi-
mony an indication of great financial
mind, and he deemed the acquisition of
such a one rs wealth itself. Before the
day had closed, Laftte received note
from the banker. "A place." it said sis
made for you at my Office, which You
may take possession of Tomorrow" The
banker was not deceived iii his estimate
OF the character of Lafitle, and the young
clerk soon displayed talent and aptncss
for his calling that procured his advance
ment from clerk to a cashier; fram a
cashier to partner; and from partner
to the head proprietor Of the first banking
b house in Paris. He became deputy
and then president OF the Council oi
Of ministers. What destiny COR man
who would stoop TO pick up pin =
French Paper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
gingerbread.

Whisk four steamed or we'll cleared
eggs to the lightest possible froth, and
pour to them, by degrees, a pound and
quarter of molasses, still beating them
lightly. Add, in the same manner, six
ounces of pale brown sugar, free from
Jumps, one pound of sifted flower, and
six ounces Of good butter, just sufficiently
warm to be liquid, and no more-.for, if
hot, it would render the cakes heavy;
it should be poured in small portions to
the mixture, which should be we'll beat
en- up with the back of wooden spoon
as each portion is thrown in. The sue
cess Of the cake depends almost entirely
on this part of the process. When prop
erly mingled with the mass, the butter will
not be perccptibe on the surface; and
if the cakes be kept light 10y constant
whisking, large bubbles will appear in
it to the last. When it is SO far ready
add to it one ounce of Jamaica ginger,
and large teaspoonfu of cloves in fine
powder, with the lightly grated rinds Of
two fresh, full-sizcd lemons. But thick.
ly in every part, shallow, square tin
pan, and bake the gingerbread slowly
for nearly or quite an hour in a gentle
oven. Let it cool little before it is
turned out, and set it on its edge until
cold, supporting it, if needful against
large jar or bowl.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
The Goat in the Chair.

DR.. Cooper, Of the South Carolina Col
lege, was one Of the best natured old gents
that ever lectured to mischievous boys
On one occasion, when he entered the ec-
tdre-room, he found the class all seated
with unwonted punctuality, and looking
wonderous grave. Mischief was the cause
and it was apparent that they were pre-
pared for burst Of laughter as the old
Doctor waded along to the profe, sor's
chair, for there sat an old goat, bolt up
right, lashed to the chair. But they were
disappointed of their fun, for instead of
getting angry and storming at them, he
mildly remarked. AHA, young gentle
men quite republican, l see, in your ten
denciesi fond of representative govern
ment? Well, well it is all right, | dare
say; the present incumbent can fill it as
well as any of you. You may listen to
his lecture to day. Good bycl Don't
Ieel sheePish about it," And he went
away without leaving smile behind.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY IL 1854
Language Of Flowers.

We are indebted to one of our distant
contemporaries for the following interpre-
tation of the language of flowers. 1t will
be found useful to those wishing to carry
on courtship by mysterious signs;
Dahlia-Forevef thine.
Observation-Disclosures returned.
Jonquil-First love.
Blue Observation-Disclosures or I must
be sought to be found.
White Violet-Modest virtue.
Ahhea-I would not act contrury to
reason.
Bachelor Button-Hope even in mis-
cry.
Jcssamine-My heart is joyful.
Cedar-You are entitled to my love.
China Aster-You have no cause for
discouragement.
Bay change but in death.
Hearts Ease-Forget-me-uot.
seemcth TO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, or you are
one of our natures nobility.
Myrtle-Love withe, eth love betray-
eth.
Peach blossom-Here is my choice.
Pink variegated-You have my friend
ship, ask no more.
Evening Primroses-Man's love is like
the changing moon.
Rosebud-Thou hast stolen my affec-
tions.
Rosemary-Keep this for my sake; I'll
remember thee.
Datfodil-Self love is the besett;ng
sin.
Oak-I honor you above all others.
White Rose-Art has spoiled you.
Tansey-I mean TO insult you; | de-
clare war against you.
Wall Flower-My affection is above
time or misfortune.
Yearling-Now thy heart is known,
thy spell binds me not.
Holly-Come near me if you dare.
Butter Cup-Decet is often thus COW
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
A Aemarkable Man.

At temperance meeting held in Ala
bama, about six years ago, Colonel Lem
anousky, who had been twenty-three
years in the armies Of Napoleon Bona
parte, addressed the meeting. He rose
before the audience, tall, erect and vigo-
rous, with g low of health upon his cheek
and said:
"You see before you, a man of 10 years
old. l have fought two hundred battles,
have fourteen wounds on my body, have
lived thirty days on horse flesh, with the
bark of trees for my bread, snow and ice
for my drink, the canopy Of Heaven for
covering without stockings or shoes on my
feet, and only a few rags of clothing. In
the deserts Of Egypt l have marched for
days with a burning sun upon my naked
head; feet blistered in the scorching sand,
and with eyes, nostrils, and mouth filled
with dust, and with thirst so tormenting
that | have opened the veins Of my arms
and sucked my own blood Do YOU ask
how | survived all the horrors an.
swer that under the providence Of God,
| owe my preservation, my health and
vigor, TO this fact, that / neVer drank a
drop Of spirituous liquor in my life, and
continued he, Baron Larry, chief of the
medical s,af Of the French army, has sta.
ted as fact that the 5000 survivors who
safely returned from Egypt were all o
those men who abstaincd from ardent
spirits"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
How Cincinnati became a citv.

In the settlement of new countries, it
often happens that the most trivial circum-
stance produce important results. Accor-
ding to Judge Burnett's "Notes on the
North Western Territory" the question
whether North Band or Cincinnati should
be the great commercial town OF the Mia
mi county, was decided by the fact that
the commandant of the military station
at North Bend, becams strongly attached
10 "biack eyed" who lived with her
husband Mt the Bend where he xas sta.
toned; and the husband becoming some.
what alarmed at the attention WHICH the
commandant paid to his wife, removed to
Cincinnati. Finding his lady-loye had
fed, the officer thought North Bend un-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

ARTIFICIAL PEARLS. = An oyster or
rather water muscle, in which the arti-
ticial pearls are formed by the Chinese,
has Recently been sent to England. These
pearls are only obtained near Ning-po,
and until lately very little was knosn of
the manner in which they were formed.
The Hcrm.s steamer, however, on late
visit to that place, was able to obtain sew
eral live ones, in which, on being opened,
several pearls, as many as 1S or 20, were
found in the course Of formation. The
one sent contains simple pearls adhering
to the shell. 1t appears they are formed
formed 10y introducing some pieces of
wood or bakeo earth into the animal
while alive, which, irritating it, causes it
to cover the eXtraneous substance with
peary deposit. Little figures made of
metal are frequently introduced, and when
covered with the deposit, are valued by
the Chinese as charms. These figures
generally represent Buddha, in sitting
posture, in which that image is most fire.
quenty portrayed. Several specimens
have, it is said, been preserved alive in
spirits, and others slightly opened, so as
to show the pearls. The society has
reason to believe that it will shortly re-
ceive a more detailed statement, accom-
panied with specimens, in reference to
this interesting fact.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17
IN ADVANCE
N U M B Z R IA

ht for commercial town, and moved with
his troops to Cincinnati, and from that day
the glory of the Bend departed, and that
of Cincinnati arose.
Judge Burnett remarks: (page SO y
'Ihe Incompatible beauty Of a Spartan
dame produced ten year war which ter
minated in the destruction of Troy and
the irresistible charms Of another female
transferred the commercial Emporium of
Ohio from the place where it now is
If this captivating American Helen had
continued at the Bend the garrison would
have been erected there-population, cap
ltal and business would have been center
ed there, and there would have been the
Queen City of the West"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

James G. Percival, the poet, has, it
is said, cast aside the harp and forever a.
bandoned the muses.. The Louisville
Journal thus speaks Of his retirement
Self-iunured in a room Of the hos
pital in the extreme suburbs of New Ha-
ven--a city of which poet should be
proud this gifted and eccentic being lives,
as he has lived for the last quarter Of a
century, a purely solitary ard ascetic life
He is wholly absorbed in intellectual pur-
suits, and shrinks with painful sensitive
ness from all the luxuries and ameni-
ties Of life. No eastern anchorite ever
abjured more completely the comforts
and refinements Of elegant rank for the
blank privations Of his cell-no storied
recluse ever more voluntarily renounced
a brilliant career Of usefulness and fame
for the lonely vigils Of hermitage. In
this desolation, rejoicing, it is said, in
but a single chair, he has surrounded
himself with a magnificent library and
philosophical apparatus, from which
friend and foe are alike excluded, and in
which, thought dead to all beside, he
seeks and finds the solace and the
charms of intellect.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

TheIs is current among authors cap
ital story Of Professor Wilson and Chas.
Lamb, and one, moreover, that is entire
ly spoilt by the late Mr.. Justice Talfourd,
in a note TO the letters Of that delightful
essayist. Wilson entertained hearty
admiration for Ella, and when last in
London, (for his London visits were few
and far betwesn,) he called on Lamb, and
took quiet stroll with the essayist about
Edmonton and Enfield. Lambs liking
Cor London porter in the middle of the
day, deserves TO be proverbial. He sci.
dom went out on stroll but what he in
dulged in pint Of his midday beverage.
He had long endoavored TO quiet this de-
sire In bis walk with Wilson, remember.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

Re- a irregular apprentice keeping
late hours his master ut length took oc-
casion to apply some weighty arguments
TO convince him of the error Of his ways.
During the chastisement, he continually
exclaimed: How long will you serve
the dcvil." The boy replied, whimper-
ing. 'Yaa kaow best. sir, believe py
indcntures will be out in three months"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

\ DARK Day COMING There will be
an extraordinary eclipse of the sun, on the
26th of May next, such one as none but
the oldest inhabitants have witnessed in
this vicinity. 1t will be similar to the
great eclipse of 1906, since which there
has been none resembling it, nearer than
that of 1880, where eleven twelfths of the
sun was obscurcd.-American Courier.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

ED> The Orator who carried away his
audience, is affeclionately and humanely
requested to bring it back, as there were
80 mothers in it who left sucking ba-
bes" at home, that are liable to want
something" sonnet time or anothes, or from
that time 10 an hour and half.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

Quick WIr.-One ofthe safest rep,i ,s
we have heard lately was made by an Irish
laborer.
A gentleman TRAVELLING on horseback,
Down East" came upon an Irishman who
was fencing in most barren aud desolats
piece Of land.
What arc you fencing IN that lot for,
PATE said he: q herd ofcows would starvc TO
death on that land
"And sure, you honor Wasn't | fencing
1t to keep the poor bastes out Of itf
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-17

@aia, didn't the minister say last Sunday
that the sparks few upwardsf"
eYes, ,ny dear, how come you to be
thinking Of itl'' !.
"I3@cause. yesterday,I saw cousin Saily's
sparks staggcr along the street apd fan
downwards"
"Here, Bridget, bat this child to bed she
must be getting sleepy"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

RApPER's SuRPRIsED.-A lady at Columbus,
In Ohio, recently inquired of the spirit-rappers
bow many children she had!
"Four," raped the spirit
The husband, started at the reply, stepped up
and enquired;
Chow many children have II"
"Two!" answered the rapping medium.
"The husband and wife looked at each other,
with an odd smile in their faces, for moment,
and then remained non-believers. There has
been mistake made somewhere
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

The "B!ue Hens Chicken of Wilmington,
Delaware, lays the following before his read
ers;
"There is living, in Tatnell street. colored
man aged sixty-eight, who is the father of i1y-
one children, thirty of them now living. He had
three wives, the first Of whom is the mother Of
fifteen children, two of whom were twins. The
second was the mother of fifteen, having twins
three times; the latter, who is still alive, has
twenty-one children-having had twins five times.
We venture that there is scarcely such another
case on record
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

PowEzo1 ArroRNHf.--When the widow Ames
hnd been B0tiHed that her share Of the Paul Jones
prize money would be paid her upon presenting
= herself at the Dummer Bank, she debated In her
< own mind--though the debate was never reported
--whsther she should 60 herself, or give power
OF storney to some one else to receive the eleven
saolIars and sixy-two cents which was her share.
10 this strait she called on Mrs. Psrtington, who
bad authorized person to settle The Beanville es-
tate for her when the Beanville Railroad had
driven her from the homestead. "Go yourself,
DEAR" said the old lady, bringing the poker down
emPhatically upon the bail of the tea-kettle' as
she was clearing out the ashes from the stove,
"dont trust nobody but yourself, for (raising the
poker,) if you give anybody power of eternity. de-
pend upon it you wont never see the end of it,"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

The cedars of Lebanon have diminished from a
forest to a sacred grove, guarded by priest and
protected by superstition. The prophecy of Tsaiah
has long since been fulfilled and "I.ebanon is
turned into fruitful field" the rest of the trees of
his are SO few that child may write them. The
cedars of Lebanon scarcely occupy a space equal
to two acres of groundI EBut Lebanon is a fruit
full field; the mulberry tree yields its luscious
fruit and its useful leaves with graceful lux
uriance; and n.ts valleys the harvests wave spon-
taneously in autumn.-Ne,c Quarterly Rsviec for
October
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08
Administrators A Notice.

IN pursuance order of sale made the 10Th day of
November A. D. 1885, in pending the court of
Probate in and for the county of Portage State of Ohio
for the sale of real estate wherein Horace s. DOty Admins
traitor ofAlgernon s. Collins petitioner, Cornea F.
Collins, respondent shall offer for sale at public auction
the PROMISES Saturday, the 4h day of february e
between the hours of 10 O'Clock NJ and O'Clock NJ the
following described real estate viz Stuae the township
o Ravenna county Of Portage, and State of Ohio, and
known by being the south half of lot number forytwo
the village of Ravenna reference being had to the town
shp plat Of said village recorded in Portage county Re-
cords, Book a, pagel3a,'' appraised at 5000.
HORACE S. DOTY, Admir-.
443-5w Algernon S. Collins, decd.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

A CoNDucroR's JoKE.-A great improvement
has been made upon the Camden and Amboy
Railroad line, by PeHicoating all round the cars,
which prevents the dust from arising and annoy
ing the passengers.i You may now travel in these
cars in your best Sunday go-to-meeting-c clothes.
A Frenchman travelling in the other line. by way
Of Brunswick, which is Uncle Sans line, asked
the conductor: "What for you no ave the petit
coat on zis line!"
"Can't sir,' answered he, "this is mail line"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08
STOVES, STOVES!

HE subscribers receiving prepared 10 oet
to public the largest assortment Of
to this market. Among them the following kinds:
COOKING STOvEsEmpire State, sizes; Western; Premi.
ums. ELEVATED ovEN-Cobb's; Clinton Air Tight 'Cafor.
mia air tight; True American mir tight.
PAeEoR STovEs-Among the Paror Stoves Is tho recian
Parlo for both wood COAL this new pattern the doors
upon principle and altogether one neacst
and most convenient stoves in use worth tourney 10 tho
shop to look at it, Also the Wavery, Box stoves Coal
Cylinder franklin and others have not room to enume,
rate. All kinds Of Sheet Iron Stoves hand or made 10 or
der ~ BAllkind Of Jobbing, Fave Troughs Spouting
ETC., attended to short notice. b H. :, - "
Rayenna, Sept. 6, 1853. BECKLEY & RAWSoN
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08
MEDICAL NOTICE.
B. MORTON, NJ. D., PHYso PATHIc PLY

B. MORTON, N. D., PHYso PATHIc PHYSICIAN
AND SURGEON,
MOULD respectfully inform his friends and tho public
w generally, that he has per nanenty located himself in
Ravennl Ohio, where his will be happy attend to all the
calls in his profession.
Dr. M. would say to the public, that he combines the pure
Botanic Practice with the Hydra Pahic Water Cure in his
treatment of disease and hitherto has been very successful
Office up sairs the floor the west of the Whig
ofce-reSidencc Main ST. in the Dewey House. and re
Gently occupied by Mr.. Sutherland. - =
Dr. has recently purchased and has for sale the Gavan
Supporters which said be sovereign
edy for Proapsus Utc and Seminal Weakness has other
desirable any other that been intro
oaced 70 the puse besides its gaiyanc current that
sently kept up while worn. ~.
Ravenna, SeDtember la5S
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

ISFLUENcE OF TRADE.-The operations of
trade may sharpen the intellect, but they are apt
to cloud the moral sense. It ia hard work to
read the moral lew straight through the double
lens of twelve per cent. interest; and man will
End some way to hitch his conscience to the train
Of profitable transaction, and keep it running
into the groove of profitable business.-REv.
E. H. CHAPLIN
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-02-08

6T Miss Susan Nipper says that the Russians
have an awful responsibility resting on them for
killing the Turks-for every Turk that is killed
leaves a dozen widows.
We understand that Miss Nipper ID neice OF
Mrs. Partington.