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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22
Lightning Rods.

A FTER many years close investig alton snA
"A Humorous experiments, .he Pssent.e take,
pleasure IN Informing the pubic that be hs,
arrived at the true principle of protecting families
dwellings and property from the destructive infr,
ence OF LIG TIMING. The esIamire,
that every CITY, Town, Village and Country fall,
victim to annually, thro' the gross negligence of
its Inhahisn.s. is beyc end calculation. especially
when the remedy is so easy TO oblain-this is
found in
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

SEMI WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Persons residing at points where mails arrive oft"ner
than one" week requested to examine the semi
Weekly. We regard il the cheapest PAPER all things
CONSIDERED, published in the United States
Single copy, one year g. 90
Two copies, 90
Five copies, {. IL -
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

NATCHES-Gold aud Silver Levers,
w Lepines, and verge. Gold Watches
from S25 to Sl0O at J. l.. YODERS cheap
Watch and Jewelry store
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

HOLD CHAINS-LadieS' Chatelain. Gold
" Fob, Vest and Guard Chains. from $40
to $40. at J. l.. IODERS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

to $40 at J. l.. IDDER'S.
CfPECTACLES- Silver, Plated, and
- Steel, suitable for all ages. All kinds Of
Glasses put to SpectacleS at the shorieSinOtice.
Particular attention paid to fitting Glasses for
weak eyes. J. l.. IODER.
nhATED WARE-Cake and card Baskets,
Table Forks, Spoons and Butter Knives.
Teaspoons si!ver-plated on the best German
silver. 81 per doz. All goods warranted to
give satisfaction. All kinds of Engraving at
the shortest notice at j. J.. EODER'S.
GOLD PENS-aIl priceS,in Gold and Silver
II Holders, and without holders. for sale
cheap at J. l.. YOpER'S.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
WASHINGTON March |


The debate on the Civil and Diplomatic
bill was resumed at the commencement Of
the evening Session, and continued till o
late hour. @tsa
The discussion embraced the topics of
free trade, slavery and Know -Nothingism.
Mr.. Brodhead.-I am opposed to this in
cooperating of the tariff, in view of coming
events, and the peculiar character OF the next
House of Representatives. The Senator
from Virginia, says the plethora of the public
Treasury demands this measure. The tex
es Creditors bill, just signed, will soon re-
duce the plethora. hope I'VE will 90 on
and pass the Appropriation bill, crasing that
Incorporated interference with. the industri.
al interests Of the country, and depart ffum
here in peace.
Messers. Pierce and Bayard, thought it
would be better to defeat the Appropriation
bill than to pass it in its present form. 4a
Mr.. Benjamin objected to the bill, assign
ing that in making scale for the deduction,
an undue advantage had been given to man
ufacturers. 5f'. w h#i.S%
!. Mr.. Hunter said that the measuse was car
ried by votes in the House from, the sections
of the country, the tariff +. modification,
though not perfect, and was as could be des-
ired. "' Ni3' 8" 8'~ .o.a23 F'h
Mr.. James remarked to Mr.. Hunter, that
many members of the House voted for the
bill, with the understanding that, it. would
not be amended by the Senate. 4, sa. M
HoUsE.-The House continued the con-
sideration Of the Army appropriation bill.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

Union OF CHURCH AND STATE.-The min.
listers throughout the country seem to be
turning politicians. They are neglscting
the interests of their "Divine Master fol
secular employment. The following. which
we take from the Washington Union, shows
how fond the clergy are getting Of Office
The Union says:
"Sixty of these political ministers are
now members of the Legislature of Massa-
chusetts. A goodly number is also to be
found in the Legislature of Pennsy vania.
A Uniyersalist preacher is candidate for
Governor in New Hampshire. Quite a
number Of the ministers OF the Gospel have
been chosen to the new Congress; and in
Pennsylvania it is notorious that there is
quite collection Of white cravats bowing
and intriguing to get their brother, Mr..
Tifiny, of the Methodist persuasion elect
ed to the United States Senate.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

PROGRESS OF MINNEsoTA.-M Minnesota was
organized only six years ago. Thirty coun.
ties have since been laid off and nearly all
organized. The population has increased
from five thousand to thirty thousand OF
more, The taxable property Of the Terri
tory is estimated for 1866 at $1,000, 0,00o.--
A wire suspension bridge has been thrown
over the Mississippi river above the falls Of
st. Anthony. Agricultural societies have
been organized, and one county has rejoic-
ed in q very credible fair. A territorial uni
versity is in operation, well endowed by
Congress, and system Of common schools,
with efficient superintendence, has been %.
tablished, which guarantees the future in
telligence Of the people.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
HALIFAX, March "a p. M

I1ALIFAA, March l--2 +. vi ..
The Royal Mail steamehip Canada arri-
we'd at this port in route for Boston, at an ear
ly hour this morning.
She left Liverpool on Saturday the l7th.
Her advices are consequently three days
later than those received in New York. this
forenoon by the ~. Louis.
From the seat OF war there is little or
no additional news Of Importance, the
state OF affairs remaining precisely the same
as last noticed.
The Western Alliance has been further
strengthened by the accession OF the king
dom Of Naples to its ranks
The Liverpool Cotton market continued
quite dull, and prices, particularly for the
lower qualities, had declining tendency
The sales of the week were about $4,000
bales. mostly to the trade.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
Sale of EseRs ESsAtc.

Ry virtue of the power. vested in me by tho
blast will and testament Of Henry Walters, lato OF
unity OF Portage, deceased. duly probated and re-
corded in the records of wills of said county, wherein
andwhereby, among other things. the executor III said
will namedis authorized and empowered to sell and
dispose Of said ttstuors real estate such tinc and
in such said executor may deela most eEps-
dien, shall offer ut public sale, on the premises, on
the twenty second day of March next, at O'Clock
P Nj, the following described real estate, to.wit Be-
ing the west part No (4 forty, In the township Of
Randolph, said county, beginning at the north-west
corner OF said lot thence east along the north line Of
said lot, ls clafns,3f nkst apost, thence southll
chains, so links TO post standing In the south line Of
said lot thence west along the south line Of said iot10
chains, 81 links, to POST standing in the southwest
corner Of said lot. thsce north aio The We ST line
thereof Al chains, SO links to the place of beginning;
containing fifty acres of land, be the same more
Said real estate will be sold subject TO the dover estate
Of Caharine Walters, comprising twelve and So I0Oths
acres therein. For full and particular description Of
which, said dower estate, reference may be had 10 the
records Of petitions Of tho court Of common Pleas OF
the county of Portage, aforesaid, wherein spryey,
plat, and assignment Of the ame may be found, Termi
of payment made knoWnon the day of salel {e38
WIN, PAULUS, Executor,
Tbe WV g BY MICHAEL STUART, hts Attorney
February goth, 1s55-s2a-%w F.ll i. ". a., 80
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

The political doctrines Of our opponents
Of the Dsssocrat %, seen to be worn as 4
garment, to be put of or on at pleasure
A few weeks ago. editor Hall, in an arti-
Gle entitled "Whither are we tending" de-
elared that the Stree soil party had fulfilled
its mission" and at the same time, made q
full and hearty endorsement Of the Know
Nothing platform and principles. Then he
supposed that Know-NOthingisn was in the
ascendant; but further developments have
shown it to be on the wane. Divisions and
quarrels are sprlnging up in rs councils; its
secrets are becoming known 'distrust and
Jealousy have taken root; It's power is
on the decline, and political gamblers are
unwilling to abide with its decaying fortunes.
Some new policy must be adapted; some
new prejudice excited, or our opponents
will again be thrown into the minority
Hence the change that is gradually coming
over the spirit of the Democrat (D Its Ed
itor is abandoning the Know. Nothing plat
form, and falling back upon his old anti-slaV-
cry doctrines. We venture the prediction,
that in less than three months, he will be a
bitter opponent of the KnOw.NothiDgs,-
Mark our word. His full and hearty ap-
proval and defence of the proscriptive creed
of these midnight spectators, has displeas-
cd many who were radically anti-slavery in
sentiment. The snti-slavery paper about
to be published in Ravenna is one Of the
evidences of this. 1t was "rllse step" for
him. This 10 now evident, and no time will
be lost in retracing his path, even though in
direct contradiction of all that has been said
or written. This changing and shifting,
from one position to another, this Bargaining
and selling, this barter and trade, for the
sake OF power, will soon be appreciated by
the intelligent voters of Portage comfy.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
ARRIVAL OF THE ST. LOUIS
AND THE
GA NADA.
Il ONE WEEKS LATER NEwsA--
NO PROSPECTS or PEACE.
Preparations to carry on the War
ON a grnnder scale.
The Car Enrolling EUsry Male for Ser
Uice IN his DominiOns.

HALIFAX, March /.
The steamship 81. Louis reached her dock
about O'Clock this morning. ar5ssy.rl
She brings thirty passeng ers, among them
Hon. Perre Soule and family.
The Paris correspondent Of the DAILY
Sun says Mr.. Soule considers the scheme for
the purchase of Cuba completely knocked
in the head. s,5s af .t..- iat4,
The Canada arrived at Liverpool on the
evening Of the 18th. ...s
The Duke Of Genoa is dead. ''"
Dispatches from Lord Raglan to 18th Jan.
report the weather fine, with severe frosts
at night. The huts were being got up with
much difficulty. ... ..- ..., ...
A despatch, dated Bombay, Jan. 10th,
says an insurrection had broken out at Ca
bul. $4,000 murderous conflicts had taken
place, but the beseiged continue their resis-
tance. . ... .- .-.
A French company had offered to raise in
France a legion of from 10000 to $4,000
men for the service of the Government
Hall of the number to be ready in fifteen
days. 1t lis said the English government is
disposed to entertain the proposition favor
ably.
A despatch from Vienna states that the
Gar had issued a manifesto under date OF
st Petersburgh, 18th Feb, in which be calls
the entire male population under arms. An
additional force OF 100000 men will be de-
spatched to the Crimea.
The artillery in the Sevastopol kept up
an incessant fire during the night, and the
Allies replied during the day by the terall-
ears.
The Journal des ST. Pets,sburgh Of Feb.
Sd, contains an address from the Czdr to the
Helman OF the Don Cossacks, expressing
his confidence that they will fight courage
ously for the church, the throne, and the
country.
A London firm III the provision trade,
through the Times, proposes to iced the
army IN the Crimea at the rate OF IS. I'd. per
day per man, giving three substantial meals
per day, and binding themselves to the con-
tract under the heaviest penalties.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

The Biblical a Historical KaowI-
edge OF the Mayor'Of PhiiadeI.
Phia. 81 81 SO ;
They are having good deal Of fun IN the
Quaker City over the lndicrOus historical
and Biblical blunders made by their Mayor,
CONRAD, in an address which he delivered at
Independence Hall on the Twenty-second Of
February. The following extract shows the
profound attention and careful study Of the,
Scriptures of Mayor CONRAD:
at would be strange=-a libel on nature
If we Of Philadelphia were not proud Of THIS
Hall and its memories. We recaif our fa-
thers as they thronged this floor We knit
our hearts to theirs in the tug Of the Revo-
luton. We live in their trials, and swear
eternal fidelity to their principles. This ID
but the reverence of the child for the
parent. We acknowledge even profound
er feeling of exultation over the counsels
and deeds that have made this the hottest
spot, save one, of all the earth--the SINAI
of the world, upon which the Ark Of Liber-
ty rested, when all the earth beside was sub
merged in oppression and submission"
The learned y Mayor has confounded
Mount Sinai,where the Ten Commandments
were given to Moses, with Mount Arrarat,
where the Ark rested when the deluge had
submerged the world. The Philadelphia
Mayer should be Immediately presented with
a copy of the Holy Scriptures by the Bible
Society. The Mayors acquaintance with
our Revolutionary history is equally remark
able. In the course OF his address we find
the following sentence: - .-.-
"There sat Hancock-from that side (of
Independence HalD broke the thunderbolts
of Patrick Henry !"
PATRICK HENRY was not member of the
old Revolution Congress that held ts session
in Independence Hall at alb and the "thun-
derbolts" alluded to by the appropriately
named Know-Nothing Mayor emansted from
the House OF Burgesses in Virginia.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

Low-NEckEo DREssEs.-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the New York Times
is perfectly shocked, it seems, at the low
necked dresses of the city bellies when they
are supposed to be in full costum. The
correspondent Of the Philadelphia Pennsyl-
vanian from the same city says, however,
"if I was husband or father or both, I
might SO far sympathize with the scribe Of
the Times as to enter feeble protest against
the prevailing mode; but being only an un-
accompanied stray waif in this wicked, wea-
ry world. am willing to admit-~sinner as
l am!-a penchant for dresses cut short at
both ends. Besides, the fashion is always
accompanied with the tender and holy ASSOC
Citations of infancy, as the countryman
said when asked, after leaving one of the
Presidential levees, if he had ever seen such
a sight before. 'No,' was the emphatic re-
ply, "not since pas veaned!"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
Know Nothing Convention i'm
Cincinnati.

Our readers are probably aware that a
National Know Nothing Convention assem-
bled few months since in Cincinnati, for
the purpose Of promoting the interests of the
order, and laying.plans..for the coming Pres
idential campaign. A copy of the proceed
ings has unluckily for them, got into the
hands of the Democrats and by this means
will become public.
We publish in to-day's paper part o.
the record of their proceedings, and shall
continue the subject in our next paper
They will no doubt be read with interest.
1t will be seen that GEORGE B. WHITTLEsEY
of Ravenna, was the delegate from this
county, and enc of the members of the COM
mittee on Finance.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

FEELING OF AMERICANS IN EURorE.--A
Paris correspondent of the Baltimore Argus
says that, "among Americans who have been
in Europe long enough to understand the
matter from the results of their own per-
sonal observations of men and things, there
is perfect unity of opinion in favor Of the
success of Russia in her quarrel with the
Allies. American diplomatists, travellers,
and residents in Europe, share the same
views on the subject
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

Perhaps the Oldest tree on record is the cy-
press Of Somma in Lombardy. 1t is supposed
to have been planted in the year ofthe birth Of
Christ, and on that account is looked on with
reverence BY the inhabitants; but an ancient
chronicle at Milan is said to provo that it was
3 tree in the time of julius Ceser, B, c. AZ.
It is one hundred and twenty-three feet high,
and twenty feet in circumferenceat at one foot
from the ground. Napolen. when laying down
the plan for his great road over the Simplon,
diyerged from straight line to syoid injnring
thfs tree
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
SANpUsKY, March. lsI

'01hH'10V"1hH 4T1UA
The firsts.annual distribution of the Cos
mopolitian Art and Literary Association,-
Z. L. Derby Actuary, took place last even
ing. The attendance was very large, and
the occusion was one OF interest. s. D. Har-
is of Columbus pronounced an appropriate
introductive address. Subject. The mss.
ion Of art.
The first prize, (the Greek Slaye) was
drawn by Mrs. Kate Gilispie, of Brady's
Bend Pa.
The number of prizes was two hundred
and sixty-one drawn by persons in all parts
Of the Union.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
NtTu a0uRrtisfufnts>
Dentistry.


DR. J. G. Willis, DENTIST, respe ctfuTTY
~ informs the people OF Potsg county, that he has
opened Office over Rowe and Witte IS store in the
west end fte brick block. He will insert ThoiS sets
Of teeth on the atmospheric pressure prf e'ple a sf
tia sets in the same way, in suitable cases. Pivot teeth
inserted so as 10 be serveabLs and durable. Teeth
filled with Gold and tin fill 50 as to preserve them
from future decay, from fifteen 10 twenty years. All
work done by him will be warranted to do good SER
vice. and will be finished IN the highest sly 10 the art
He will, also pay particular attention 10 correcting ir
reeuares in chldren's teeth aud will treat success
fully the various diseases peculiar TO the mouth,
Extracting done with the utmost care and with the
least pain possible. Chroform given In suitable ca
ses. If required, and with perfect safety. ReferouccS
will be given to individuals who have worn whole and
partial sc eeth put up BY him, for years and with
complete success. Also to those who have now in
their mouths, pivot teeth inserted by him years ago.
and which have not required the least repairs. He
will also refer to pers0ns who have teeth perect-
y sound, which were flied by him from four 10 six
years ago. He invites all who may require the serv-
&C ofa Denst,t give him call before engaging work;
and ensures those persons who may favor him with
their patronage, that his charges will be reasonable and
his work warranted 10 be perfectly satisfactory. Most
kmds offarm produce taken in exchange for work
Specimens of his work may be seen at his Office.
March Z, 15j-31-tf
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

" AN AGREEApLE COMPANION. - Thomas
Cleary, of New Orleans, applies for a d.
vorce from his wife Catharine, with whom
he has lived five years. The reasons given
in his petition are, that his wife has repeat-
edly beaten and cut him by blows with a
heavy key ofkeys, applied abusive language
and obscene epithets to him In pnblicj got
her brother to whip him, and threatened to
employ some one to kill him; neglects her
household duties, her child, &C., to such q
degree that 1t IL impossible for him 70 live
with her sny longer.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
Administrators Sale Of Re0l qEg-
yga4.rsa tsate. a,,l aaigf{ qae.tg

RY virtue. of an ordersof sale made Of the
~ January term 1855 the Court Of Probate Of Port
age county, in certain petition for the sale of real Is.
tate therein pending, wherein James ~. CIarke, Ad-
ministrator OF Robert Clarke Jr, deceased was petit
TONER, and Frances Clarke and others were respoid-
ents-there will b. sold by said Administrator atpubiic
sale on the premises, the twenty -seeond daS tof
March next at ~ o'clock A, the following desert
bed real estate, to witt Situate IN Strcetsboro III said
County, in lot No. eighty-aye, beginning al hd n W.
corner Of said lot thence o. the north lire about,
q chains 80 nksto land decided TO Robert Smith, Jr:
thence south chains SO links to land decided John
Clarke theDce west abous IL chains 30 liukss thence
nerth chains 50 Bks thence west 10 chains to he VI
line Of the lot; thence north chains to te paceof
beginning containing about eighteen acras 6f lands
Also one other piece In said lot No: s. boupdcd as
follows: beginning on the West limo 16f sid lot
chains South of the N. w. corner: TR66ce Fast par
al with the N. lin 10 ehaifs Thence E6athe chains
50 links TO the dover Estate Of Jephstt Rlum Thence
West on the North line OF said diver Estate q The
West line Of said lott ehcs North chaihs SO links
TO the place of beginning containing about two aud
one-half acrespf land. The fst piece iG aoree ap-
praised at 90. The second piece OF 81 aefos Is
e7pso. Tsfns of payment made khSwn 81 80 day
fg 7fsA2sH N'S " Ns MICH AKL sfvAIf.
- - Attorney ~ said. FoNhsnsr.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07
New ORLEANS, Feb. Q,

The steamer Daniel Webster, from San
Juan, arrived here to-day.
She brings datesffom California, to the 9th
inst She connected with the steamship
Cortez. which sailed from San Francisco on
the 9th, and brings $5OOO0 in freight.
The Legislature OF California had made
another attempt 10 elect Il United States
Senator, being the forty-tourth ballot, and
resulted in no choice. .., .., ....
The mining interest continues to suffer
greatly for want of water, recent rains hav-
ing furnished very limited supply in the
interior. t--. .. al ... .s.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

>, w ASHINGTUN, MHTCH e 7
HoUsE.-Mr. iolds reported bill estab-
lishtng large number of post-routes, and
without reading it was passed. -asaa \,
/, The consideration of the Senate, s. amend.
ments to the Army Appropriation bill was re-
sumed. HF = Hi7*.Fa -
SENArE.-The Land Script bill was taken
up and discussed, butby consent of Mr.. Stu
art who was preparing to speak on it, it was
laid on the table.
The Senate ocncurred in the House amend
ments to the Bounty Land bill. and IL was
passed. a78ia's ~ .fiia4sjs ie aisesd
The Senate, then proceeded to the com
sideration of the District OF Columbiana
judiciary Bill, which was slightly amended
land passed.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

6r One Of the Buckeye editors an
nounces that some rascal has purloined his
scissors. Such wretch would rob lame
man Of his crutches, cut of the tail of
horse in fly time, steal the last pocket
handkerchief of fellow who had cold
in the head, and knock down a three
year-old child for the sake of dozen pea
nuts. We claim that Congress ought to
establish series Of tortures for Just such
treatment. Buffalo Express. al,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-07

OF Mr.. Carpenter, an intelligent Wing
OF this county, who has lately returned from
. tour through the hard-money State OF
Iowa, where thsy have no banks, and con-
sequently no financial embarrassments such
% they have in those States where they
cultivate those ulcers upon the body polite,
declares that hencefortb. upon, the subject
Of the currency, he is 4 Democrat, and shall
vote secordinely.-Okie N6tHmsn.