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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22
Executive Appointments.

Gov. MEDILL has recently made the fol
lowing appointments which we think will
command the appreciation of the people gen.
orally:
Judge JOSEPH R. SWAN has been appoint
ed to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Bench
occasioned by the resignation of Hon. JOHN
A. CoRwIN.
Judge SHEPPARD F. NORRIS has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Hon. VIM. B. CALDWELL.
DR.. CHARLES NJ. GODFREY, of Putnam,
has been appointed as trustee of the New
Lunatic Assylums, vice RoBr. GILLELANp,
decd.
JESSE J. APPLrR, Of Scioto county, Judge
Of the Probate Court for said county, vice
BENJAMIN RAMSEY, resigned.
RoBERr N. McADAms, of Butler county,
Collector of Tolls on the Canal at Middle.
town, Vice JOHN SHERWOOD, deceased
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Paw OF Members OF Congress.

By the ac. Of the 22d September, 1889,
the pay of a member of Congress was fixed
at $6 per day and Ss6 for every twenty miles
of travel. This was to continue until the
4th Of March, 1875, after which it was to be
81 per day and 81 for every twenty miles
travel This act was limited to the 4th
March, 1896. On the 10th of March, 1896,
the compensation was fixed at Sc per day
and Sc for every twenty miles of travel
By the act of the 18th March, 1916, the pay
was changed from a daily to an annual COM
pensation; the President pro tenn. of the Sen
ate and the Speaker of the House each
$4,000 per annum, and each member 81 800
per annum. The mileage was not changed.
This last act created great excitement in the
country, and even arrayed strong opposition
to Mr.. Clay, who has supported it. Many
members were defeated at the next election
in consequence of it's passage. 1t was re-
pealed on the 9th February, 1917, to take eff
feet after the close of the then session of
Congress. By the act of the 22d January,
1918, the pay was fixed at SO per day and SIS
for every twenty miles travel; the President
pro tenn. of the Senate and Speaker of the
House to receive SO per day each additional.
This.is the present pay.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22
Broken Banks.

The following is list Of Banks. that
have suspended within few months past
For the benefit of our readers, we shall
keep it standing, and make weekly addi-
tions thereto, of such failures as come ith-
in our knowledge:
Patchin Bank, Buffalo.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Oswego.
Farmers Bank of Canadaigua.
Drovers' Bank, Ogdensburg.
Bank Of Carthage.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Maryland
a. Massillon Bank, Ohio.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Memphis
Ohio Savings Institute, Titfin
Cochituate Bank, Boston.
Bank Of West Killingly, Connecticut.
Eighth Avenue Bank, New York.
Bank of Ellsworth, Maine.
Elkhart County Bank Indiana.
Bank of Northern Indiana.
Bank Of Washlenaw, Michigan.
Erie and Kalamazoo Bank, Michigan.
Newport Safety Fund Bank Kentucky.
Kentucky Trust Company.
Bank of Kanawha, Virginia,
Arlington Bank, Washington, d. c.
Farmers and M. Bank, Washington, D. C.
Bank Of Connersville, Indiana.
Bank OF Hallowsll, Maine.
The Shipbuiders' Bank, Maine.
Lewis County Bank, New York.
Akron Branch, Akron.
Merchants and Traders Branch, Gin.
Exchange Bank, Buffalo.
t = Sya L n
Woodbury. Bank, Connecticut.
Circleville Bank, Circlevile.
The City Bank, Columbus, Miami Valley
Bank, Dayton, and the CanalBank of Cleve-
land have suspended payment SO far as de-
positors and time draft holders are concerned,
but the bill holders are secured by State and
United States Stocks.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22
An Indians Theory Of tfe Origin
of tlae Races.

A letter from New Mexico to the St Leuis
Republican says that an Indian being once
questioned as to the origin of the human
races responded substantially as follows:
"Our Great Father, the Great Spirit, had
creuted the sun, the moon, the stars, and the
earth, which he replenished with buffalo,
elk, deer, antelope, bear, and beaver. Our
Great spirit looked upon these things and
perceived that there was something want
ing-a being to look like himself. So our
Great Father went to the creek (here it
seems that tradition has not handed down
its name) and looking around discovered
some black clay, out OF which he formed n
man. But the Great Spirit was not satis-
fed with this man, because his face and
body was black and his hair woody. So he
left him there and went little further up
the creek where he saw some red clay, out
of which he formed red man. This man
pleased our Great Father more than the
first, yet he was not wholly satisfied. SO
our Great Father went still further up the
creek and saw some white clay, out Of
which he formed white man, and looking
upon him with admiration and pleasure, ex.
claimed, "this is a perfect man."
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came on board, the sss hud been too roagh
and,the tide 100 high to, venture from the
shore, else- these remains Of the poor strangsI
ers would have been taken ashore and pre-
pared for inierment Ash was, Capt, BOVINE
ran along the top offhe bnlwarks to the main
rigging TO take down the body OF the woman
that still.remained- there. With some -diffi-
Guilty he disentangled her stifened limbs
from the shroudS, and gently lowered, her
by rope into the surf-bOat.
The boat came alongside, and we leaped
Into her, thankful for our escape from the
death laden ship. Just then few gulls
wheeled and screamed about her, and the
waves beat hollow bass to their treble; the
sun, as It was about to set, flooded the wreck
with halo OF crimson and gold, and tinged
even the gay bsrks that rode 90 bFkysly far
out at sea, with its glory. A sudden jerk,
and our boatmep were up to their waists 10
water, hauling the boat high up upon The
beach. And then the sun went down, and
as the gray twilight came on, the people on
the shore silently bore off the body Of the
young girl, that had SO long lain stlfening
in the rigging, that it IN 'ght be prepared for
Christian burial Our reporter was subse-
quenty informed that she was only twelve
or fourteen years old, and that ring which
she wore bore the letters IL LII $40 4.
On reaching Mrs. Aliens house, on our
return from the beach, q number Of wa .
ons and carriages, containing farmers and
their wives from the neighborhood, were
drawn up near the door, and the good danes
of Jersey were quietly dispensing theil
charities in the shape Of clothes to the half.
naked men and women that gathered around
them, and showered bcnCdictiOns ON their
heads. ...f..
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to be large, and'is the. more dangerous, as in
that army the silies are extremely weak
More than two hundred of the horses Of the
heavy brigade were iostat sea, OF soon after
their arrival at the CTimeA; the riders Of
course must be mounted on whatever ami
mals may be found in the country, or remain
useless until tlrespf Of their. former hor=
ses be supplied. Forage also is extremely
scarce, and the horses even Of general off
GERS are suffering in consequence. The
Russian force. whose base Of oL erations is
Simpheropool, does not probably exceed If
teen thousand men, ,atd TO expect large re-
inforcemehts within the present month is
-out of the question. But the general opin-
ion seems to be that the enemy are advan.
cling in considerable strength by forced
marches. and it is not impossible that in three
or four rweeks there may be an army of fifty
thousand Russians in the field, besides those
who hold Sebastopol. That any force which
the Gear may dispatch will lose fourth Of
its numbers before it reaches Simpheropool
there can be no doubt. 't lpr'
81. Far as 1t can be observed the Russians
have about three hundred guns in position
at Sebastopol. Probably the half of these
have been taken from the ships, and will be
worked by sailors, between whom and the
land troops less distinction prevails than in
our service. One point is said to be of
great strength; it is the southwestern angle
o! the town, and must be attacked by the
French; one of their engineer officers de.
clarcd that to capture it will cost them dearly.
On the other hand, the preparations of the
Allies are on the grandest scale-(ar more
extensive, indeed, than the generals nntici-
pated when they first seized The heights which
encircle the town. The necessity for eau
tious operations against place which is nat
urally strong, and has at least a numerous
and well provided garrison, with a cOmmu-
nication with the surrounding country, is ev-
ident, and the public must not be disappoint-
ed if the work has continued longer than
their sanguine frame of mind led them to
believe. When once the preparations are
completed, and the attack commences, We
may expect speedy issue. 1t is well, how
ever, to know the difficulties that are to be
surmounted, if it be only that those engaged
may not be robbed of their well,earned rep
utation by those envious critics who find ev-
erything extremely easy after it is effected
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

THE bullet by winch General Joseph
Warren was killed ut Bunker Hill in IT'S,
is still preserved. 1t is an ounce ball, and
was exhibited by Alexander H. Everett, on
the delivery oi an oration at Charlstown,
June II, 1886, in which he exclimcd; "This
is the one, fellow-citi zens, which now hold
in my hand! The cartridge-paper which
prrtly covered it, is stained with the hero,s
blood" This ball is now deposited in the
library of the United States Historic -Ge-
theological Society, with the original affidavit
of Rev. William Montague, formerly pastor
of Christ Church, Boston, who made oath
that he obtained the ball in London, of Ar
thur Savage, once an officer of the customs
ofthe port of Boston, who gave Mr.. Montague
this account OF the ball: 'On the morning
of the 18th of June, l775, after the battle Of
Bunker, or Breeds HILL ! with number Of
other royalists and British officers, among
whom was General Burgoyne, went over
from Boston TO Charlestown to view the bat
tle-feld. Among the fallen we found the
body DR.. Joseph Warren, with whom lhad
been personally acquainted. When he fell,
he fell across rail. This ball took from
his body, and, as / never shall visit Boston
again, will give it to you to take to Ameri-
ca, where it will be yalube as relic efyour
Revoluti m"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

RUSSIAN DEFEAT IN AsTA.---Accordi 10
letter 10 the Paris Moniieur dated Mosul,
Sept. %. the Mushir Of Van had attcked the
Russian crops which covered Gumfi, and
completely dispersed 1t, with the loss Of is
tents, baggage and ammunition, and guns.
4 Russian GENERAL was killed. The Turks
then began to besiege the citadel, when the
Russian crops which had formerly beaten
the Turks at Bayazid advanced to the rescue
from Erivan. 1t was, however, completely
rePulsed and shut up in defle, where Il
suffered considerable loss. Il Y S4shs ~ ~
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22
The SOuIe Difficulty.

The difficulty in regard to Mr.. SouIe, Min
lister Plenipotentiary, to the Court Of Spain.
is reported settled. We do not however
place much reliance upon the statement
The Emperor 6f France is said to have re-
cinded his order prohibiting Mr.. Soule from
passing through that country,and that he will
leave London on the 4th of this month for
Madrid.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

"D1ED IN THE HARNESS. Rev. Joshua
T. Russell, Baptist clergyman at Jackson,
Mississippi, recently closed a very eloquent
address before the Bible Society with these
words: "Miilions who are now around the
Throne Of God, singing the song Of Moses
and the Lamb, have been saved BY the in.
iIuence Of this book.r While utteTing these
words, be locked up % II be had vision Of
what he described, and paused moment
and saying, al have done" sat down and was
Immediately seized witha fatal stack Of sp'
oplexy.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22
J Kuow-NothIl1g Convention.

d II isAaid that National Known othnf
Convention has recently been in session al
Cincinnati, for the purpose of nominating 4
candidate for the Presidency in 1885, The
prominens candidates before the Convention,
AREAS follows;
FzyGen. Sam Houston, Of Texas.
s Gen. Winfield Scott, of New Jersey.
Hon. Jacob Broome, Of fPennsyl ylva6ia.
Lon. Miliiitd Fflimofe. ofNew York. z:
Hon. John u Clayton, Of Delaware.
HoUsToE il 10 thought. Will be the sue
cessfd candidate.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

or The steamer Forester was burned on
Monday night at New Richmond, 81 miles
above Cincinnati. She is q total loss. The
steward, chambermaid, and one hand are
supposed to have perished.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

OT Under the present regulations in
Cuba, it is necessary to obtain the certifi-
cate of the Spanish Consul to all passports,
without which they are as yalueless as so
much waste paper. For persons in trafsita
no passport ID necessary. Y Z.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-22

GOVERNOR OF NEW YoRK.-It is still
somewhat uncertain who has been elected
Governor of New York. The last report
gave CLARK about 260 majority.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25

SOAKED Corn FOR HoRsEs.-One Of tho
most successful and judicious farmers in the
vicinity Of Baltimore, effects saving of from
onelhird to one-half Of his corn, by soaking
it thoroughly before feeding. His method
is this Two empty vessels, hogsheads, or
something similar, are placed in his cellar,
where there is no danger from frost, and
filled to the chime, with ears of corn. He
then pours in water till the receptacles are
filled. When well soaked, the corn is fed to
the horses, and when the contents ofon cask
are consumed, it is again filled, and the ami
mails fed from the other. Even cobs, soaked
in a similar manner, but in pickle instead oil
pure water, are eager y devoured by s,es.
pecially if the usual allowance of salt is with.
held. The corn cob contains large quaint.
y Of nutriment, and is By lar too valuable to
be thrown away-Germantown Telegraph
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Select poetra),
"HE WILL NOT COME AGAINn


Twas but a word-a careless word,
In pride and passion spoken,
But with that word the chain that bound
Two loving hearts were broken.
The hasty wrath has passed away,
But bitter thoughts remain,
in vain she looks with tender glance
Tic will not come again.
No other lover may light her path,
No other move his heart,
Yet changing seasons come and go,
And fud them still apart.
Her once bright check is paler now,
His bears 4 trace of pain,
Their days are weary, sad-and yet
lie will not come again.
They meet as strangers, calm and cold,
As calmly, coldIy, part,
And none may guess that tranquil mcin
Conceals awoundcd heart.
To him the world hath lost its light,
For her all joys are vain,
Nor hope, nor memory bring relief
lie will not come again.
Alas that lore, long tried and warm,
Should wither in an hour,
Alas that pride o'cr human hearts
Should WELD such fearful power.
Oh weep thou not for those who die
For them, all tears are vain;
But weep DER living hearts grown cold
Who ne'cr can love again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25

How TO MAKE STRAwBERIEs.-Ihe fol
lowing instructions for increasing the pro
ductveness of strawberry beds, was handec
us by Mr.. Danforth for publication. 1t was
sent by lady of Savannah to Mrs. Shvers
of Wynnton, who handed it over to MIR
Danforth. 1t was obtained from gentle.
man of Savannah who has been eminently
successful in the cultivation of the fruit, and
from the phraseology of the direction, we
suppose it was originally published by some
! man in Charleston.
Mr.. Shivers informs us that Mrs. Shivers
tried it last year, and that small bed which
had been before almost entirely unproductive
yieldedn great abundance.--Gcorgia Vatch-
man.
Those who know any thing about the
magnificent Strawberries, and immense guam
tity Of them raised in bed thirty feet by
forty, for several years past in the garden
formerly owned by me in King street, may
like to know the process by which cultiva-
ted them. Iapplied about once week for
three times, commencing when the green
leaves first began to start, and making the
last application just before the plants were
in full bloom, the following preparations or
nitrate of potash, of glauber salts, and
salsoda each one pound, of muriate of am
monia one quarter Of a pound, dissloved in
30 gallons OF rain or river water; one third
was applied at time, and when the weather
was dry, applied clear soft water between
the times of using the preparation, as the
growth of the young leaves is so rapid that
unless well supplied with water the sun will
scorch them. used common watering
pot, and made the application towards eve.
ming. Managed in this way, there is never
any necessity for digging over the bed or
setting it out anew, Beds of ten years old
are not only as good, but better than those
of two or three years old. But you must
be sure to keep the weeds out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
BRO WINS
Essence of Jamaica Ginger,

rTNllS ESSENCE is warranted TO possess, in a
concentrated form, all the valuable properties OF
JAMAICA GINGER, and will be found, on trial, on
mened as atomic, to persons recovering from fever or
other Diseases few drops impartng TO the stomach
glow and vigor equal to e-glassfnl Of brandy
or other slimuant, without any Of the debili,a,ny
effects which to follow the use of liquor Of
any kind and is therefore especially serviceable TO-
children and females. To the aged it will prove
great comfor; to the dyspepc and to thuse who are
predisposed 10 CONT rheumatic affections, il eiyrs
great relief; and to the inebrate who wishes TO- re-.
form. but whose stomach is constantly craving the,
no1uns liquor. it is misunderstanding tone 10 rho.
digestive organs and strength TO resist temptation.
and is consequently great agent in the cause ofi
temperance. F..s y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
Machine Shop,
SITuArED ON Fox CHEEK, one AND mALF MlLE

SITUATED ON Fox CREEK, ONE AND A HALF MILES
WEST OF CHEROKEE PONDS.
TNI1E Subscriber would respectfully announce to
j his friends and the public generally, that he
continues to carry on the above business under the
most favorable auspices, being situated near three
Saw-Allls where the different kinds of material can
be had at the lowest prices, and having sufficient
water-power to propcl his Machinery, it will be
seen that he DOES possess material advantages
over all competitors, which enables him to offer the
following articles at from FIFTEEN to TWENTY
Per Cent LOWER than the Augusta prices, viz:
HOTEL Family s. Children's Bedsteads,
PANEL DOORS, WINDOW BLINDS, SASH, &C.,
VIII Repair all kinds of Furniture at the residence
o' any one who may favor him with call, on tho
most reasonable terms.
GEORGE B. LANHAM
Mar 80 eow,f -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
GET UP EARLY.

Get up early time is precious,
Waste it moi in bed;
Get up early while the dew-drops
Der the fields are spread;
Get up early! when the red sun
First begins to rise;
Get up carly when the darkness
Fades from earth and skies.
Get up early! It's sinful
To be wasting time;
Ge: up early! while the dear birds
Sing their morning chime.
Get up early while the flowers
Blush upon the sod;
Get up early while all nature
Blesses natures God.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25

TIE VIRTUES or JACOBS CORDIAL ARE TOO
WE'LL KN0R.Y To RE9GIRE EHCONIChS
1N II curcs the Of Dinrrhoe 3D. II curc. the
worst forms Of DyscnHry: 3D. cures California or Me1i-
cnrcs Cholera Morbs; 9Th. 1t cures Cholera Infan,um
l II cures painful Mcnsruaiion Sih It relieves Pain in
Back and Lnins 9 Ii councrncis Nervousness and De-
spnndency: lh. II restores Irregularities II. Il d.pcs
Gloomy and lIysica Feelings I9lh lrs an admirable
Tonic.
Few Short Extracts from Letters Testimonials, &C.
have used Jacobs Cordial in my family, and have
found u most efficient and in my judgment, valuable
remedy Hon. HIRAM WARMER
Judge Of supreme Court, tia
ut gives me pleasure In being able to recommend in
cns Eorlia-Iny avn personal experience. and The cxpc-
rrnre of my negIbor, and friends around me- sfci-
cn guarantee for me believe il 10 be all that il plrlmrs
vii. H. UNDERWOOD,
Formerly Judge Of Superior Court, Cherokee Circuit
81 take great pleasure In recommending this invaluable
medicine 10 al afflicted with bowel Diseases for which
believe To bc sovereign rcmrdy-dccicdy superior 10
any thing else tried by mc.n A. 4. GACLDlSG.
Deputy G. NJ OF the Grand Lodge Of Ga.
"1hs efficient remedy is travelling uio celebrity ny fast
rs onapac pushed his columns into Russia, and gaining
wherever used"
Georgia Jcirersonan. May 10Th, 1853
have used Jacobs Cordial in my family and this with
al That hear about il remedy by those who have tried
t. induces me To believe that stands the head Of every
Of the kind. AMI would recommend its use in
he diseases for which i is compounded"
MILES G. DOBBlNS, Agent Bank of Ga, Griffin.
at there is any crclibity in human testimony jacobs
Cordial must stand pc-cinent above all other prcDnros
r the Of Bowel Diseases. From the of trsmo
~ in It's favor coming in from all quarters must he very
ar in advance MS curative agcnt of most i not all other
patent preparations" \. FLEMING,
e. For sale IN this rillage by G. j.. PENN, AHENT and
he principal Merchants and Druggists tlrOIghouttle Stale.
WIN. W. BLISS " Co., Proprieors, savannah
has11
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A u 6 II S t a II o t e |,
AUGUSTA, GA,
HOoI1 ~ I1k'
w, P STARR. EovnDrictOp.

w. H. SFAEW, Proprietor.
HF-z THIS HOTEL is now open for the
:!::IR reception of Travellers, and it will be
liialE&9 the aim of the Proprietor to give salts
es.eesi--aas faction to all who may favor him with
their patronage 1t is centrically situated on Broad
Street. and convenient TO the different Rail Road
Depots. Passengers by the Georgia Rail Road
will be furnished with breakfast before they leave
those by the South Carolina Rail Road, with dinner,
and thoseby the day train onthe Waynesboro Road
with supper.
The FURNIEURE, BEDDING, &c, in this
Hotel is all new, and it will be the endeavor of the
Proprietor to render all who rnay patronize him,
comfortable during their stay.
Augusta Mar 81 3m II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
C0partnerShip Notice,
ROBINSON & JACKSON,

- - = IN ~ " IN q " Il " n - " 1uI
HAMBURG S. c.
II AVE now on hand most complete Stock
IL of Hardware, amongst which may be
found
600 Ton English and Swccd Iron,
5nO Krgs Nails,
10000 Lbs Castings,
90 Doz. Collins Axcs
IS =" Bradcs' Patent Hoes and others,
Superior Straw Cutters,
20 Spades and Shoyels,
10 Rakes,
Ietson and others make of Vices and Anvs,
Trace, Halter Log, Fifth and other style Of Chains,
a complete Stock Of Pocket and Table Cutlery,
ALL STYLES OF
Plains, Saws, Chisels, Screws Hinges,
Knobs. Bellows, Bits, Guns,
Pistols, Shot Bags,
Powder Flasks, Cotton and Wool Cards,
Well Wheels, Kettles, Stew Pans,
Frying Pans, Gridirons, Hammers. llmchets,
Tacks, Wafer, and Waffle Irons. Candle Sticks.
Steelyards, Marking Guagcs. Spirit Levels,
Andilons, Shovcls and Tongs, Screw
Plates, Compasscs, Thum
Guages, Percussion
Caps, sc.
Hamburg, April 81 If Is