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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

SHOCKING BARBARtTY.-The Portland
(Oregon) Argus has tale of horror. Some
three weeks ago several Indians were mur.
dered at the Cascades. The Indians mur.
dered, consisted of the family of Spencer
a chief who resides at Vancouver, and was
made up of his father, an old gray-headed
Indian, his (Spencer's)wife, and four chill
dren--a daughter nearly grown, and three
younger sons, one of which was sucking
babe. The Indians had been up to Dallas,
in the service OF the United States Govern.
ment, and were on their way back to Van
couver, under charge of Col. Joseph Meek,
and having regular passes about their per-
sons. In making the portage at the Cas-
cades it seems that they we're overtaken by
seven men Gf such they might be called,)
and forcibly taken from Col. meek, whose
life they threatened, and one after the other
was murdered BY means of a strong cord,
which was tied around the neck and twisted
with stick till life was extinct. The girl
was violated by these 6ends before her life
was ia ken. -4a--vss.a-N+ss-.-4..
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what HIS Neighb0rs say OF min

II is no matter of triAing consideration
and importance that those who know man
best should eulogiza him most. More es-
pecially is praise to be valued when it is ex-
torted from political opponent. The Lan-
caster Pa. Express Know Nothing RepGb-
lican paper, published in the immediate
neighborhood of Mr.. Buchanan,s residence
is compelled to bear testimony to his un-'
bending integrity and biameless life. After
few Introductory remarks, the editor pro-
ceeds and says:
"We know the man as one of our most
respected fellow citizens-a gentleman of,
unblemished personal integrity and unusu- .
ally agreeable manners in his social inter-
course with all classes. We know him as
a friend Of the poor-as perpetual bene-
factor OF the poor widows of this city, who;
when the piercing blasts of each successive
winter brought shreks of cold, and hunger,
and want, in frail tenements Of poverty;
could apply to the Buchanan Relief Dona-
lion for their annual supply of wood, and
sitting down with their orphan children in
the cheerful warmth of blazing FIRE, lift
their hearts in silent gratitude to God, and
teach their little ones to bless the name Of
James Buchanan. AS citizen,a neighbor,
friend-in word, as simply James Bu-
chanan, we yield to no man in the measure
of our respect and esteem; and were he
still before us as simply James Buchanan
as he was a few years, and when he and we
occupied the same broad Jeffersoni0n repub-
llcan platform-whcn at least one OF the ed
itors of this paper voted with him year after
year, the same Democratic ticket then
ours would be the more pleasing duty of
supporting instead of opposing the election
of our esteemed fellow citizen and neigh.
Dor to the highest Office in the gift of the
American people, and the highest position
of political distinction in the worlds
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10
aflisttlIautous.
How to Lend Money if you Lend
at all.

To your friends AS to a pure business
transaction, you may not be too CAREFUL
But when friend of other years comes a
long, who has not been as successful as
yourself, whom disappointment or misplaced
confidence, or unavoidable calamity has
pressed 10 the earth, friend who was once
your equal in all things, inferior in none
except perhaps in that hardness of charac-
ter, which is great element of success in
life, don't begin to hem and haw, and stroke
your chin; don't talk about "buts" and
"whys" and the "tightness of the money
MARKET" he knows that already-spare him
the intelligence that you "once loaned Mr..
So and So a sum of money, which was new
er returned; he dqp't went your biography,
he wants your cash. Don'tremind him that
if he were to die, you would loose it; that
arrow may sink deeper into bis heart than
any amount Of money he could ever fathom,
and then, close with recital OF this and the
other thing which, If really true, could not
materially interfere with your furnishing him
Abe required amount. It you have ordinary
sagacty, you can make up your mind in Il
moment, whether to grant the accommoda-
tion or to refuse it. If you are a man and
you design refusal, tell him at once in
some kindly way, that you do not feel pre-
pared TO accede to his wishes. If on the
other hand, you have heart to help him,
don't do it as il you felt it was mountain
grinding youfto powder, or as if each dollar
,yo1 parted from, was inficting pain equal
to the drawing of tooth; don't torture him
with cross questioning, or worm out Of him
away with your inqusitorial, brassy, imper-
thence; don't lay him on the rack for an
honr;at time, as if you gloated at the sac.
rifce Of his manhood, as If you wished to
make him 60 down on his very knees to win
his way into your purse; away with all we
say, and stand up like a man, give him
cordial greeting, let a holy sunshine light
up your countenance, and speak out before
Die has done asking, tell him how much you
are gratifed athaving it in your power to
help him, and let that help 60 out in full,
free soul, and with good slap on the shoul
Her, bid him look upward and ahead for
lhere's sunshine there for him. Why the
very feeling in the mans heart as he goes |
lway from you, 10 worth more to humanity
han all the money you let him have, ten
imes told. He goes out ofyour presence
pith heart as light as feather, in love !
sith all the world, and full of admiring graf
luasItowards you. He feels his manhood,
ie e1teels that confidence is reposed in him,
hat he is stilla man, and this conviction |
eEEes him up to an ambition, to an energy
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A HERO OF THE REvoLUTIoE.--Mr. Ruff:
Cogswell, Revolutionary pensioner, died
in Essex, Mass, on the 18th inst, aged one
hundredy years. Mr.. Cogswell was soldier
of the Revolutionary war, and was in the
American army under Gates, at the capture
of Burgoyne. At the time Of bis death he
was the Oldest person in the town, if not in
the county; He had been. blind for the last
fifteen years.--SGlem Gazette. +, ee,
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Name iN the Sand.
BY q. D. PRENTICE.

BY Os De PRENTlCEs
Alone walked on the ocean strand,
A pearly shell was in my hand,
Istooped and wrote upon the sand
My name, the year, and day;
As onward from the spot passed
One lingering look behind | cast,
A wave came rolling high and fast
And washed my lines away.
And so mcthought twill quickly be
With every mark on earth from me!
A wave of dark oblivion's sea,
Will sweep across the place
Whore have trod the sandy shore
OF time, and been to mo no moro;
or me, my day. the name l bore,
To leave no track or trace.
And yet with HIM who counts the sands,
And holds the water in his hands,
know a lasting record stands,
Inscribed against my name
OF all this mortal part has wrought,
OF all this sinking soul has thought,
And from this fleeting moments caught,
For glory or for shame.
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Cost Of the War in EnrOna,

The ~. Y. Journal of Commerce com.
ments upon the cost of the war to the Allies
100000 900 to England, and as much o,
more to France, to say nothing of Turkey
and Sardinia. Including the Russian ex.
pcRditure. the cost is supposed to be tpc
thousand million dollars.
"If,' odds the Journal, "to this sum be ad.
ded the value of the property sacrificed in
consequence of the war, of the fleets des.
troyed, the towns burnt, the fortresses, har-
bors and bridges demolished--all of which
cos; millions upon millions in their construc.
ton--if account be taken of the property of
private individuals utterly devastated in the
course of the struggle, and of the untold
losses occasioned by the Withdrawal of hun
dreds Of thousands Of men from the ordinary
industrial and productive employments Of
peace, some idea may then be formed of the
expenditures OF the war. But
all these are insignificant in comparison with
the loss of human life by the bullet, the
sword, want, fatigue and pestilence--the
dread concomitants of war--even if these
lives be only regarded for their material
va ue to the rest Of the world, as producers
OF food, raiment and shelter. During the
two shortycars ofthe war, it is estimated
that upwards Of three quarters of a million
perished on the field,in fight, on the wayside
from cold or want, or in the hospital from,
disease, who, had they been left to pursue
their ordinary avocatons, might have en-
riched their country and benefited their fel-
low men,"
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Noetrv..
L Reach Ny Home as Evening
Dies.

Ireach my home as evening dies,
And oh! what glances meet my own
A laughing girl with eager eyes,
The sweetest star that ever shone;
An angel full of mirth and grace,
With fairy feet and heavenly face. -...
must beside the cheerful FIRE,
And picture faces now no more; .,.
Asfancies never seem to tire,
But bring me back the scenes Of yore;
The village green, the tiny stream,
That fit before me like dream. .
And everything resplendent beams,
No sorrows o'er my musings roll; .
Each moment with a measure teens,
And realms Of gold entrance my soul,
While Eden's path lies at my feet,
Ny heart feels Heaven at every beat.
Ny smiling angel climbs my knee,
And nought around my gladness mars;
Her sunny words gush fresh and free,
And opulent as Indian stars
Then opes her little lips OF bliss,
And shyly wooes the proffered kissl -
And then watch her earnest smile,
All wreathed with dimpIes as it grows;
With not trP ce of earthly guile,
While all its rosy radiance throws
A blush like summer on my cheek,
The more it plays the less speak.
And loves rich heaven goes floating by,
While pleasures wear deeper hue;
Like clouds in an RutumDal sky,
With tints Of gold and paths of blue;
The sunsets have a softer fame,
And poetry higher claim.
hold communion most divine,
And clasp my darling 10 my breast;
While tween her curls her beauties shine,
And eyes closed in delicious rest
Pure as daisy on the sod,
Whose dswy heart reflects in God.
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OF A gentleman calling one morning on
female friend, was answered BY a country
servant boy that she was not at homs,--
aThank yon to give her this" said he, hand-
ing card. ''Shall 60 up and give itto
her no%, said the boy - r,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

GFA distinguished literary lady was orcs
found in paroxism Of tears over the sup
posed tomb of Washington at Mount Yer"
non, but it turned out to be an ice house
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

EMreRArror.-A gentleman from Massa.
chusetts took up residence on the West
Side, CleveIond, las, week who is the father
Of thirty-three children, eighteen Of thsm
he brings with him. -
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

OF Early in July is the best time to
transplant evergreens, but it can be done at
any time in July. AT any other season It
difficult to make them grow. The earth
should have good soaking at the time OF
planting, and shouldnot be wetagain, un.
less the weather is very dry for ten or twelve
davs. t@#@% - y A"'@Ss9as
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

or The streets of London extend in
length one thousand seven hundred and fif-
ty'miles, the paving of which cost Ed, ,8oo,-
GOO, and the yearly cost Of keeping the
pavement in repair amounts to .El,SO0, 900.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

ts5- A yankee, when asked by Russian
the boundary of this country, said !: "That
It was bounded on the North by the Aurora
Borealis, and on the South by the day OF
udoment," ss I ef
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

THE QUICKEST TRIP ON REcoRD.-A gen.
tleman arrived at New York,a four o'clock
Saturday afternoon, who left st. Paul, Min
nesota, Wednesday at ten O'Clock A. NJ,
having travelled one thousand five hundred
and twenty five miles in three days and six
hours--the shortest trip ever made between
the two places. ".,.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

" To keep boys from eating doughnuts
place fruit cake within their reach. A
certain antidote or the money will be return
ed by the next stage. @%
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or "Sam how do you like that knife I
sold you last weekp'
$50, SO. 1t is not very sharp, yet you
managed to shave me with it." g
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GarThe town of Volcano, California, is
said to be rather hot place, and it's inhabi-
tants are very fond of the 'sscrater."
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

" Why is chair being reseated like a
title boy receiving punishment!
Because it is having its bottom caned!
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

6y Why is ship just returned into ports
ike lady having an ardent desire tosvisit
Paris
Raransa she's hankerino after n VOYAGE
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

~ Why is the Marsailes Hymn likely
to fall into disuse Because France has
just adopted new heir.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-07-10

OF Why is the French Baby like the
tail Of shad! Because it the last of the
Buny parts. q. aAsa. al alt ,s8&{ Af
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

BY a private letter received from John Cooper,
First Lieutenant Company E Light Infantry, Near
aguan Army, per steamship Granada, dated Masaya,
July 29th we received the painful intelligence of the
death of Corporal Patrick A. Kelly of the before
mentioned Company. He died during the night of
the Goth, at Masaya The disease which carried him
off was typhoid fever, During his illness he was at
tended atectionately and carefully by his companions
in arms and was buried the following day with mil
itary honors.
We write this notice with feelings of more than or
binary regret. Young Kelly had long been an en-
ployee of this office before leaving for Nicaragua,
although his years had not numbered two decades.
He was q promising youth--was apt quick, ingen-
uous and honest and had he lived to the ordinary
age Of man. would have made his mark among men.
The elements of a man were strongly developed in
him, and he must have succeeded had he lived But
he has gone as others have gone before him. and as
Others will continue to go long liberty strug-
giles for foothold, and unregeneated lands appeal
for the sympathy and assistance of mpulsve and as.
piring youth. Heaven rest his soul, and may God
afford consolation to his afflicted relatives.
This Office has been as unfortunate as it has been
liberal in its contributions to the cause of freedom in
Central America. Two of its correspondents have
fallenone during the desperately contested battle of
Rivas, and the other succumbed before the dread
cholera. And now, poor Pat Kelly as he was
tamiliary called, in the first flush of dawning man
hood, with youths hopes, laudable ambitions and
aspirations strong upon him. is called to his last ac-
count!
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE,

5@ LIVERPOOL, August 8, 1856.
Eds. Crescent: The weather is decidedly the topic
this week; is magnificent, and England bids fair to
have the greatest harvest known for years. Wheat is
down since last week one shilling busbel, and every
one is in good spirits except Of course few untor-
tunates who imported from your side.
Cotton does not move, and the quotations are the
as last week there is too much pressing on the
market and too many sellers for rise money also
has got tight, comparatively, and is probably hall
per cent higher; good feature however, is, that
the coin is coming back from the East by telegraph
we know that $500 900 are board the last steamer
from ConstantinopIe. G.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28


There was an American Barbecue in Alexandria,
the 18th inst which spoken Of by the papers as
having proved, by the number of persons in atten-
dance, and the enthusiasm manifested, that Sam was
alive and around in the Red River parishes.
Col. c. A. Thornton was appointed President, and
on taking the Chair he explained the objects of the
meetieg in brief but eloquent address, and invited
the Democratic champions to join in the discussion.
Several eloquent speakers addressed the assembly,
among whom were Messrs. A. N. Ogden, Jr, Col. W.
B. Lewis, E. North Cullam and the Hon. J. Fl. Daw-
son. The Democratic speakers did not mount the stand
although several were present, SO it was regular
one-sided affair. After the speaking was over, the
dinner and everything went off well.
The Red River American, in concluding notice of
the affair, says: ~.
We can say to the adjacent Parishes take care of
yourselves and not be concerned about us, for Old
Rapides will do her duty on the 18th day of November
by rolling up majority Of one hundred and fifty
votes for Fillmore and Donelson.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

S Law DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LoulsI.
ANA.Our readers will perceive by an advertisement
in another column, that the lectures in the Law De-
partment of our State University will commence on
the second Monday in November next These lee
lures TO be delivered by Professors McCaleb, Ran
dell Hunt, Christian Roselius, and Alfred Hennen.
The celebrity Of these gentlemen for ability and learn
ing renders it unnecessary for us to speak word in
their praise They are men who are not only well
known and highly esteemed in Louisiana but through
out the Union.
The degree of Bachelor of Laws will be conferred
on those students who shall have attended two full
courses of lectures at this institution or one full
course after having read twelve months under the d.
rection Of a respectable counsellor at law, and who
shall, on examination by the various professors, be
found deserving Of the honor.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

THE CANVASS IN LouIsIANA--The following is
list of the appointments made by the Hon. Peter Al
exander American candidate for Presidential Elector
in the Sixth District ut which to address the people
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Tuesday, Sept 8 Belle
vicu, Bossier Parish, Saturday, Sept. 6 Minden,
Claiborne Parish, Monday, Sept. s. Sparta, Bien-
vile Parish, Thursday Sept. Il; Homer, Claiborne
Parish, Wednesday, Sept. II; Farmerville, Union
Parish Saturday, Sept. 20; Bastrop, Morehouse
Parish, Monday, Sept "a; Floyd, Carroll Parish,
Saturday, Sept. 27: Richmond, Madison Parish,
Tuesday, Sept 80.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

ALABAMA KEEPING STEP-There was an Amer
ican mass meeting at Selma, Ala, on the 2lst inst
We are informed that not less than eight thousand
persons were there. One of the peculiar character
istcs OF the meeting was the number of ladies who
were in attendance A splendid dinner was prepared
to which those present did justice. Mr.. Stewart, of
Mobile, was President, and large number of dis
tnguished gentlemen from various parts Of the State
were Vice Presidents, Speeches were made by Mr..
Hiliard and Judge Chiffon, and after the dinner by
Mr. Gehrist, Mr.. Holman and others, till late hour
at night and all were listened to with marked atten
ton The best feeling prevailed. At night there
was fine torchght procession, aud after the meet
ing adjourned there was again gathering in the
town, where speakers continued to address the audi
eRce till past midnight,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

American State Convention of Massachusetts, CON
yened in thecity of Boston on the 10th inst The
Convention was attended by large delegations from
all parts Of the State over 600 being present. Much
enthusiasm was expressed. Homer Foote Esq, was
chosen President. Hon Amos A. Lawrence, Of
Brookline, was nominated for Governor, and Homer
Foote for Lieutenant-G Governor The Hon. VIM. D.
Appleton, Of Boston, and Charles D. stockbrdge, of
Whately, were chosen Presidential Electors at large
The Convention voted to hold a ratification meeting
in Faneuil Hall on the Sd prox., and adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

They had lively time on board the steamer Ore
gon on Saturday afternoon, during her trip hither
from the city. Two Of the deck-hands got into
fight the barkeeper interfered in manner which
some of the passengers considered understandable,
and they nterfered with him. The result was gen.
eral row. in which the hareeper got licked, and af
forwards got his discharge by the Captain. In con-
sequence of this the bar closed, and in short
time it became felt throughout the boat calamity.
In few hours the general suffering became intense,
and petition was presented to the Captain for re-
opening of the bar. The Captain, being man of
feeling granted the petition and caused the bar to be
opened under new auspices. General joy and COM
fort were soon restored but in consequence of the
hiatus in the inhibition, the passengers for this place
were compelled to land quite sober.
They had high time also on board the Creole, the
same evening. A young gentleman of some standing
in the city, got so particularly high that by general
consent the bar closed, in the hope Of bringing
him down. He swore he wouldn't stand any such
nonsense as that and re-opened the bar, his own
responsibility, by smashing in panel with his fist.
He got gorously drunk, in spite of all opposition, by
the time the boat got here, and was conducted to his
bed as happy as king. A great institution, is the
bar on q steamboat
The weather has been unusually warm for the sea
Shore for few days past. The arrivals at the hotel
keep pace with the departures and there is kaledo-
scopic tumble Of old and new faces each day. G.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-28

AN EMPFy WAGON A Cincinnati correspondent
OF the Baltimore American gives a cheering account
OF the prospects of the Fillmore party in Ohio He
says: pen
we are working hard for Fillmore here and all over
the State, and there is at least as good prospect
that he will carry Ohio, and in fact better than that
of either Fremont or Buchanan. An empty wagon
makes the most noise, and that is the way with the
Fremont party in this State