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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

How MAN FEELS ON SINKING BRIDGE.--
The Cincinnati Commercial gives the following
statement in relation to the feelings of person
in extreme danger at the time of the falling OF
the Licking Bridge: e.v
Taylor Keys, who was on tie bridge at the
time of the accident, and who was slightly injur-
ed describes his fall in the most graphic style
During his descent he says that every action in
his life was recalled to his mind. The most triv-
ial circumstances were remembered. The past
was spread out like great map. before him, up
on which he could trace every footstep he had
ever taken-and the future he confessed that he
had not much time to think of that, but like a
true American, heslapped his hand on his pock-
et-book, which was in his breeches pocket and
held on for dear life, aAd once or twice during the
frightfnl descent, "wonderedl whatthe old woman
would do for market money! u ri IF tsa. - t1s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

S1cKNEss.-In sickness the soul begins to
dress herself for Immortality. First she unties
the string of vanity that made her upper gar
ment cleave to the world and sit uneasy. She
puts off the light and fantastic robe of lust and
wanton appetite. Next to this, the soul by the
help of sickness, knocks off the fetters of pride
and vainer completeness. Then she draws the
curtains, and stops the light from coming in and
takes the pictures down, those fantastic images Of
self-love. and gay remembrances. of vain opinions
and popular noises. Then the spirit stoops to
sobreties of humble thoughts, and feeling corrup-
ton chidng the orwardRess of fancy, allaying the
vapor of conceit and factious opinions. Next to
these as the soul is still undressing, she takes of
the roughness of her great and little animosities
and receives the oil of mercies and smooth for.
giyeness, fair interpretations and gentle answers
designs Of offeconciliation and Christian atonement
in their places.-Jsrsrsy Iaytor sf@ESe~'a q 4
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

DESTINY OF CHINA.--Dr. Bowring, the eminent
Eastern traveller, in lecture lately delivered in
London, on the eve ofhis departure for the East,
took occasion to say that, in his opinion, the En-
pire of China was destined to fulfill great mis-
sion, by the emigration that was now going on
from thence throughout all the Eastern nations.
Such was the over population of China that there
was not a foot of it scarcely but Nas cultivated
Such was the over-populaton, in fact, that not
withstanding the most violent interdcts against
emigration, its surplus streams were overflowing
the countries of the East. In the island of Java
he found $4,000, in the Islands o the Indian Ar
chipelago there were not less than 10000; whilst
in San Francisco there had been settled $4,000
more; and great numbers were emigrating to Au-
stralia and the Islands of Polynesia, or wherever
there was field of labor open to them. 1t ap.
peared to be law of Providence that the superb
or races Of mankind should supplant the inferior,
and we saw in the progress or time the inhabit-
ants of the West India Islands swept away, that
the Anglo-Saxon population was invading and re-
moving Che would not say destroying) the red In
dian tribes of America. So the Chinese race was
setting aside the Malay in the same way that they
(the Malays) had set aside the Dyaks.-Baltt-
more Sun. '
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

We read the following in the Giornale di Ro-
ma;-"The earthquake which was felt repeatedly
on the night of the 18th in the valley of Umbria
has caused considerable damage. In the towR of
Assist several houses have been so shaken as not
to be any longer habitable; the large convent OF
st. Francis has suffered considerably. Fortunate
ly, the church, wonderful monument Of Chris
tim art has not suffered. The church and con-
vent, which are situated at miles distance from
Santa Maria degli Angeli, on the road leading
from Foligno to Perugia, are still but completely
destroyed, nothing been left standing but a few
walls of the convent. The Church has crumbled
to pieces. The magnificent church of Santa
Maria degli Angeli has suffered, but may be re-
paired. AT Bastia great damage has been done.
The Convent of st Catherine has been reduced
into such state that the bishops have had the
monks conveyed to cloister Assist, The in
habitants are in condition not to be described:
the government has taken active measures for
their relief The Intendant General of Gala
bria has addressed report to the Neapolitnn gov
ernment, announcing that violent earthquake
occurred at Copenza and the adjacent villages on
the 18th ult., by which many houses were destroy
ed, and several persons buried under the ruins
The communes of Rende, Donnici, Pietra-ftta'
Paterno, Carole, Carisana, st. Ippolito, and Tag
ona have suffered considerably. Later accounts
that the shocks still continue, with more or less
violence, in the same and in the conterminous
provinces. ...-...E ...-rf .-.-.T Fr
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

The CONFINED FLEErs.-An officer OF our
navy, writing from Constantinople to his friends
in Washington, gives brief account of visit to
the Bosphorus, in company with several brother
officers, and of the combined English and French
fleets, constitution the most powerful one, it is
believed, which was ever before seen. In this
vast feet comprising about 40 vessels Of war
there are 20 ships ofthe line. of which seven are
three deckers. The party went on board the
Agamemnon, a new English ninety-gun screw
steamer, bearing the flag of the second in com;
mand of the English feet, the venerable and gal
liant Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons. Our Officers.
from an examination of this immense ship, her
armament (6s FOUNDERS below and s2's above) and
reputed speed, (ll3 knots an bour.) consider her
the most powerful chip in ths world. . Notioadl
y InteUi0Hscer. =" vs. !s'1
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12
Ell ID. HARRIs, Jr.
POETRY.
GOOD TEMPER.

There's not a cheaper thing on earth,
Nor yet one half so dear;
'Tls worth more than distinguished birth,
Or thousands gained year.
Il lends tho day a new delight;
STis virtuc's hrmest sbield;
And adds moro beauty to the night
Than all the stars may yield.
Il maketh poverty content,
To sorrow wispers peace;
II 10 q gin from heaven sent
For mortals to increase.
II meets you with 4 smile at morn;
u lulls you 10 repose;
A flower for peer and peasant born,
An everlasting rose.
A charm 10 Danish grief away,
To snatch the brow from care;
Turns tears 10 smiles, makes dulless gay,
Spreads gladness everywhere;
And yet us cheap as summer dew,
That gems the lilly's breast;
A taiisman for love as true
As ever man possessed.
As smiles the rainbow through the cloud
When threat'ning storm begins
As music mid the tempest loud,
That still its sweet way wins
As springs an arch across the tile,
Where waves conflicting foam;
So comes this seraph to our side,
This angel Of our home,
What may this wondrous spirit be,
With what power unhcnrd before
This charm, this bright divinity
Good temper-nothing more.
Good tcmper-'tls the choicestsgift
That woman homo cward brings,
Aud can the poorest pcusart lift
z To bliss unknown TO kings.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

COUNTERFEIT GOLD DoILARs.-The Buffalo
Republic mentions the appearance in that city Of
counterfeit gold dollars, which proves that the boz
gus mint in operation, and ts issues are circula.
ting. The metal Of which it is made Is copper. J,
A very thin covering Of gold, which 'concesls
the baser metal, was probably puson by galvan-
ism, The gold had been removed frem, the edge
of this specimen. and the copper stood confess-s
ed. The thickness of it 10 the same as the genu-
inc, but it is very little TOO large in diameter .
90 into the test mould which they have u the
Post Once. The gold covering, though thin, i
isuficisht to resist the action u nitric ssi
aout scratching.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

PLAIN TALK TO You've MEN.-They talk about
staples and great staples. Honest Industrious,
able young men the great staples in this world
ofours. Young man! you are wanted, but not
for doctor No, nor a lawyer. There are
enough of them for this generation, and one or.
two to spare. "Don't study a " profession" un-,
less it be the profession of brcklayiBg or farm
ing, or some other Of the manual Professions.
Don't measure tape if you can help it. It's hon.
orable and honest, and all that, bat then you can
do better. OF all things don't rob the women
It's their prerogative to handle silks and laces,
tapes and thread. Put on your hat, then, like a
man, don't an apron, and go out doors. Geta
good glow on your cheek, the jewelry Of toll upon
your brow, and good set OF well developed mus,
cles. We would go if we, could, but then we
were young longer ago than we like to think.
and you know when ones old he can't. , "a,
Besides if you become a doctor, you'll have to
wait" because you haven't the experience
says old practitioner !, f" because you are too
young" says all women. Ifyou are lnwyer..
likely to rise, they'll put weighs ON your heads
la Swiss, to keep you under; or, if you make a
good argument, some old opponent, as gray as .
rat, will kick it all over by some taunt or other.
because you were not born in the year one. And
so it will go, until you grow tired and soured, and
wish you had been a tinker, perhaps"an immor-
tai" one, or anything but just what you are.e ses
Be farmer, and your troubles are over. OF
rather, they don't begin. ",You are Of earth. az
they used to say, cup to the sky;" you are indes7
pendent all day. and tired. not weary, at night
The more neighbors youhave,and the better farms
ers they are, the more and better for you. M eei,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12

SCENE AT THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT-This
morning an interesting scene took place in the
Department of the Interior. The Indian chief
from Nebraska, with whom the treaty has JUS
been concluded, called to pay their respects to
Mr.. Manypenny, the Commissioner of Indian AT
fairs. The government has provided these noble
sons of the forest with new outfits of comfortable
clothing. Blue frock coats, with velvet collars
and gilt buttons; vests and pantaloons to cores
pond; fur caps, in which are short feathers OF
plumes, and shoes, presenting a very comfortable
and civilized dress. On entering the commits
sioners room each of these chiefs was presented
with a miniature !" star-spangled banner" on q
staff. With these, however, they were not pleas
ed, but evinced better feeling upon the assur-
ance that the tribes would soon be furnished with
large and handsome national banner. ...
The commissioner held long conversation
with them, through their interpreter, during which
he enjoined upon them the importance of strictly
adherng to their treaty with our government; and
their promises to refrain from fighting, the use Of
of ardent spirits, and other vices. After further
conversation, the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secreta.
ry of War, signifed his desire to have an inter.
view with the chiefs. They were presented to
that gentleman by Colonel Manypenny and their
interpreter, by their appropriate Indian names.
The noble looking chief who was spokesman
of the party, addressed the Secretary of War at
some length, detailing the wrongs and outrages
on their tribes by neighboring tribes who had not
come into their treaty. Thereupon, Mr.. Davis,
using the fguratve style of speech employed by
the chief, remarked to him that 4" if the hostile
tribes, with their horses, trod out the figures Of
the calico which their great father had given them
he would send his braves to tread out the grass
that grew in thier villages" n.a ..."
The chief with considerable animation respon-
ded: . o..
Whoo! that was the talk he liked to hear"
After many expressions of good will on both
sides, the chief respectfully retired and proceeded
to the Capitol.-BaH. Sun. ... --a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-04-12


I PoRrRA1r OF 4 MAN DESTINED TO Loso
LIFE.-Let me now be permitted to delineate the
portrait of man destined TO long life. He has
proper and well proportoned' stature without,
however, being too tall. He is rather Of the mid
die size, and somewhat thick set His complex
ion is not too florid; at any rate, too muchruddi-
ness in youth is seldom sign of longevity. His
hair approaches rather to the fair than the black;
his skin is strong, but not rough. His head is not
too big; he has large VEINS and his shoulders are
rather round than fiat His neck is not too long;
his abdomen does not project; and his hands are
large but not too deeply cleft. His foot is rather
thick than long, and his legs are firm and round.
He has also broad, arched chest, strong voice,
and the faculty Of retaining his breath for long
time without difficulty. In general, there is, a
complete harmony in all his parts. His senses are
good, but not too delicate; his pulse is slow and
regular. His stomach is excellent, his appetite
good, and his digestion easy. The joys Of the ta-
BILE are to him Of Importance; they turn his mind
to serenity, and his soul partakes in the pleasure
which they communicate. He does not eat mere
ly for the sake of eating; but each meal is an
hour Of festivity; a kind Of delight attended with
this advantage, in regard to others, that it does
not make him poorer, utricher. He eats slowly
and has not too much thirst. Too great thirst is
always sign of rapid dself-consumption. In gem
eral he is serene, loquatious, active, sus-
ceptble of joy, love, and hope; but insensible to
the impression of hatred. anger, and avarice.-.
His passions never become too violent or destruc.
tive Ifhe ever gives way to anger, he experien-
youthful glow of warmth, an artificial fever,
without an overfowing Of the bile He is fond,
also, of employment, particularly calm meditation
and agreeable speculation; is an optmist, friend
to nature and domestic felicity; has no thirst af
ter honor or riches, and banishes all thought OF
o.morrow.-Ar Of Prolonging Life. =, -.
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WHOLE Nbas 3lsss.
-IAwaseTic6 yarn. 7'1Ik

-
The world has been listening for years, to stq-
ries of Waterloo; but it would seem, like a.ser-
tain commodity, long since familiar 70 our read
ers, "tbat there are few more Of the same sort"
l. An individual who owned small tavern near
the eyentful field, was frequently questioned ss
to whether be did not possess some relics Of the
battle, and as invariably and honestly answered
in the negative. But he was very poor, and one
day while lamenting to a neighbor not only his
poverty, but the annoyance to which travellers
subjected him, his friend cut him short With
"Vell make one heap the other.H Make some
reics!" -----
"But what can do!" inquired the poot' man.
"Tell them that Napoleon or Wellington en-
tered your shop during the battle and set down
on that chair" -
Not long after an English tourist entered and
inquiring for relics, was told the chair story
The chair was bought at an incredible price
The next conner was informed that Wellington
had taken drink, and the "Wellington tumbier"
was accordingly sold. The third sarrival" gazed
with breathless wonder at the nail on which Bon
naparte had chung up his hat, The 4th pur-
chased the door posts between which he entered
and the fifth became the happy possessor Of the
floor on which he had trodden. At the last adj
vices, the fortunate tayern-keeper had not q roof
to cover his head, and was sitting on bag of
gold in the centre Of deeppit, formed by selling
the dirt on which the house had stood. ; J--,..
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M- FELD, two petitions OF citizens of Ofleaas County
FOR bridge across the Hudson River a: Albany.
Mr.. BRoOKs memorial from the ofic.-s Of the Sea
mems Fund Retreat, New York asking FOR law defining
their duties
Mr. w CLARE four petitions favor Of making CIaln-
dagua Lake a RESERVOIR TO the Erie Canal
Mr.. BRoOKs memorial from the Society for the Rel
OF Destitute Children. AlO memorial N relation - he
moneys levied By law masters mates, ma-lsr and
seamen arriving at the City and Port Of Neg York a1l
the disposal Of the by the Trustees Of the Seanla
Fund aid Retreat and by the Trustees Of tHe Mariners
Family Asylum.
REPORTS.
Favorable reports made for the incorporation Of
Societies to establish free Churches
Also relative to the New FORK Baptist Union for Minis
teral purposes.
Also authorizin Charitable Benevolent sad Mission
cry Societies to mortgage their real estate.
Also to amend the General Banking Law, insoma'h as
to allow banks deposit United States Stocks eXcla
sivsly, IS security FOR their issue.
The Judiciary Committee reported adverse to the Pas
cage of Lew fixing the time IN Which Justices OF the 81
preme Court shall make their decisions.
Also sdverFe ealDg the law exeapny cergymen
properly from taxation.
Also adverse TO authorizing the Controller to send to
each county copy Of his tax lit
Also adverse TO allowing No.ares Public send their
protests by mail
canal locks on the Sabbath. Agreed to, l0to5.
Mr WHITNEY fayOrably 10 insrease the number OF No
tsres Of Public in the City Of New York. Ordered 10
third reading.
The President presented the annual roport oi the
BoweTy Savings Bank.
Mr. HCIcHISs introduced bill altering the Colnmis-
siOner map Of the City of Brooklyn.
Also to make verbal amendment in the ac incorpo-
rating the Greenwood Cemetery.
BILLS PASSED.
extend the time o the collection Of taxes n the County Of
Richmond.
RELATIVE 20 III. collection ofxe u County Bo5ms
To drain certain lands The City Of Syracuse
To amend the Cbsrtsr OF sing STAG
relief the NswYork AID New Rochelle RAroad Co
Authorizing charitable benevolent and missionary societies 20
mortgage their real essEts , -.
Mr. RoBERTsos reported favor Of amending the West
chester County Lien Law.
Mr. CROSBY brought in hill Authorizing the Common
Council OF Albany loan 100000 10 the Albany
and Northern Railroad COMPANY if they see ' 50 % DO
REPoRT FROM THE CANAL AUDITOR.
In answer TO the following resolution introduced by Ar
BARR:
Rd That Auditor Of the Cans. Department be requested
OF lGnds has been sd.
b the Auditor claiming BE- SaPeT ntsldents
without The certnts Of the Canal ConDis
in charge whom such advances made and
the time u making them.
Transmitted the following statement which shows the
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Samuel r Psr,ous Nc g ius.an-t, nscaisss can mt
Ee~sTi Go ltus arussd aooot bead
firFe Chsf hob 'srs sros sli No , sHta-s-
John sH-eEey helper No y A-ISi
Psz-E " Ieh.- tssrce eeadl
NJ Smith Eickssf - "a.
AsNGrGr Aodine D1teh Poatdas tEo tsroo sis1e ~ -
heed taf : rot severely kurL
Georges Pertirs Ch.rls.st
Wilson AAIu1 kAeat the head.
william skinner priltcr II Elm s
Charles Gardner eE broken, and arm scs!ded
VIZ. Lane. 20 bTckn
II 80 Ariey. bsalT bruised
FrsSerek Carey. % the cad
A Barber ha,y hurt WITH Sruises ,
Geoig. rhom,. No 8 Msrs-ss, Slightly bruised
= R. >tors slishty h1rt
Wn Rer.ou knoe BY brick-uOs dangerously hsrt
lanes McHue the hsdkEcked ssnsete: has rsc9y-
" Fnss-rslt badly hurt.
Al he sbove believe, married men
OF TBE LXPLOsiON
thai tie the hao, nns the Boiler
tie third eoct Just before sons 90 dinner All
necessary sd From shn lssl
atout re time ~ the explosion wkter bad
of seed-nt eaanos Dc at AZ Cle
k tarro threw him 'scs iuso tas
cellar. lie was 5ut slightly 7. lred -
DariTz tie confession setting the ca aa 'eVt.A
the seal RON the iua
until $50 worth Of property has b-ea
p-.vs9 sway hsaTtle,a cupiy Of tn dishonest
upon last evening anu depedtOas
vIsrr TO raE scENE TIE cirSTRoPHs.
The esd Of the huiGn IN rains heavy oaline PAT
les and massive being mixed pie AMI genera
ruD The butler which held ha few hoars before
which the mNcbin o. q EFea WORKS
scattered ABOUT in shretS e bad been but mere paper
M Sh hi. destruction Of property an the
eighteen
moniuE before the min appeared OF little importance
nt.GHAy OF PREMISES
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INTERESTING FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.

Bosro,T. Friday, March 3, 1884.
By the arrival of the brig Helen J'ne from Iru1llo we
have Honduras dates to Feb. TO-
The schr George Steer had arrived with te President oil
the proposed Railroad from Cabeo to Tiger Island who
had gone Oh the Capital to consult with Mr. BoHsnd
The George Steer her return would take or board
Central American Minister TO this country.
An American merchant writes that some American yes
sells expected there acquire information rea
tive to the American boundary and the real facts relative
TO the dispute between Honduras and Great Britain win
reference 10 territorial rights &c.
The Government of Honduras had, without nonce ad
vanced the unnage rates 100 per cent and the American
Consul had made protest in the ease of the Helen jane
which was obliged pay although the vessel had dropped
anchor before the decree was promulgated
state of war still existed between Honduras ana Gua'e
m ala though no fighting going on. The country was
m Of armed robbers and merchants were afraid to move
rom part to another
Az TrusiIo there had been continual shocks OF eartn
ouakes for several months past cracking the walls oil
houses and greatly alarming the inhabitants bur az yet no
serious damage had been done
Trade was nearly at stand STILL
No vessels Of war either English or American on the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-04
TIE MAIL STEAMER FROM LIYERP00L-AR
RIVAL OF THR CANADA FROM BOSTON.

HALIFAH, Thursday March 8 le5f.
Advices from the agents Of the r NJ Steamship Com
pany at Liverpool received per Andes via Boston state
that the screw steamship Alps (which takes the place OF the
Nagars would ear from Liverpool with the mails of the
lsth of February direct for the next
al. from Liverpool for this port will be the Asia with
The ais of the 25tb the latter steamer having been Or
ded b, the Admiralty to touch at this port for the delivery
IS no,, II dispatches for the British Amral the North
Aaricsn 81, or. 1t is confidently anticipated that the
49,. ruland /. mails here on Monday next.
Tho M steam, hip Canada with the American mails
go p..n s,y;yed It this port at IL O'Clock Thursday
night and sailed at ] o. lock this morning
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opflety A. 1, =
The House Adjourned till Monday.
NEBRASKA NEErIN G-NAvIGATI0N, Sc.
PITTsBUKGH, Friday, March 3, 1854.


AT large meeting of the Democracy of the Sixth Ward
last night Senator Douglas was unanimously denounced
for bstrsyng bis party They resolved to stand by the
Ordinance of l7s7 the Compromises OF 1920 and 1880
and determined not to support the State nominees at the
Harrisburg Convention the Sth inst who refuse to de-
nounce the Nebraska bill The ant Douglas speakers
were cheered TO the echo.
The river is in ne nsvigable order for packets of the
largest class.
Water has been let into the canal and shipping by it
will commence to morrow.
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DoJyGS IN THE LEGISLATURE.

FuIr Our O~u Reporter - r,.:i., March z 1854
PETITIONS. =.
M Spencer presented memorial from me Jew i ,sa
Dpensay asking for aid The memSs. s tsa Is wear
ansPS relief 10 upward of 100000 per'ons-ha "a
inst Legislature emitted to make any appIopr 70
these institutions and that in consequence o. am
omission they now stand in much neea o' a'''''A''
tlo Stafe