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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10
siecp,ess Nights in India.

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During the night IN the month. Of May, it
is tnpossibleto sleep with closed windows.
and nearly impossible to do SO with open
ones. THUS sleep is almost hopeless. The
beasts, the birds, the insects, the reptiles a9r
Sest to joins In one universal stumult, and
even human beings seem to take very little
+epose. III temple not far off q priest Is
beating a drum, and conclude Invoking the
help Of some god or goddess. When the
drumming ceases, Isink into dose, but to
be again. reused by bowling jackalls, tearing
over the flats in pursuit Of prey; by the hoot,
1ng Of .hs night hawk, Gas it isI called here,
thoughlit is, in fact, screech owl;) then
by the deep-toDed note Of an enOfaons frog,
mingled with the "chip, chip," Of many q
grass hopper, and about daylight lively
bird, anxious to be cup and DOING" begins
merry chirp; or crow with his vulgar
,.saw, caw," destroys all hope of rest. Al
last, d day dawns. see. outside the bed
those little. greedy musquitoes eifnging to
the curtains and staring At me, thinking how
eatabIe would be; and rise weary and little
refreshed. TO 60 to the launch of . ship q
the dockyard in, the fort. journal scf III
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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10
Thc Taru OF Life.

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Between the years:Of forty end sixty nan
who has properly regulated himself may b
considered in the prime ofrlHe. His mstufs
ed strength Of constitution renders him ar
most impervlous to the attack Of disease and
experience has given soundness to hIs judRs
ment His.mind is resoiute, firm and equal5
he assumes mastery over business; buiIds up
competence on ths foundation bel has form.
ed iu early manhood. and passes throughsa
period Of life attended BY many grssiacetions.
Having gone ayeaf or two past sixty, he ar
riyes at stand.still. But atbwart this u
viaduct called "The Turn Of Life," whicE
if crossed in safety, leads to the valley fef
''Old sge," foand which the river winds and
then beyond without boat or causewsY to
effect its passage. The bridge -, how
ever, constructed Of fragile Inaterihlss
and it depends upon how il is troddehs
whether ii bend or break. Gout and apss
plexy are also in the vicinity to %aylay the
traveller, and thrust him fretn. the pass, but
let him grid up his loins and provide himself
with filter staff and he may trust in safety
with perfect composurs. To quit meta phorS
The Torn OF Life." is tern either into Z
prolonged walk, or into the grave. The
system and powers having reached their ut.
most expasiOn, now begin to either close
like flowers at sunset or break down at oAces
One injudicious stimuani, a single fatal exS
ctstheut, nay force it beyond its strength
whilst a careful supply of props, and the
withdrawal Of allthat tends to force plants
will sustain it in beauty and vigor until night
has entirely set n.-THs Science Of Life.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

GTA good story is told Of Michigan
fsrmerawho recently went down into Indi.
ana to buy a.droye Of horses He was at-
sent longer Than he inteaded to be-. and he
failed to meet q business engagement On
being reproached for not being home, he
made due apology. IL tell you how it is,
Squire. at every little darned town they
wanted me TO stop and be President or q
Bank. e.5.aiat5eg -. :.ys gta y.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10
The Hardest Case on Record.


He took the ague badly, g7 E-r
And Il shook, him, shook him sorely;
Shook, his boots of, aud his toe nails;
Shook his teeth out and his hair of;
Shook his coat an into tutters; 5....
And his shirt oil iat6 ribbons; ,...
Sairtloss, coatless, hairless, toothless; 81,
Minus boots, and fhinhs toe mails,
Stiii It shook him, shook him ill it
Made him yellow, gauht, and bony;
Shook him till he reached his 'death-bed;
Shook him till It shuffled for him
or his mortal coil and then It
Having made him cold as could ),
Shook the earth still down upon him;
and he lies beneath his graye-stone,
Ever shakin shaking shaking!
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

g 0ITA writer has compared worldly friends
ship to our shadow; anda better compari-
son meter was made; FOR while We walk 10
sunshine Il aticks 10 as, but the moment We
enter the Shade il deserts u.s.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

TIE SEcRETThe good government Of
our appetites and corrupt oinclina,ions will
make our minds cheerful and easy; centent4
mens will swesten slow stortune, and pa
tisnce will make our sufFsrings light.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

or Why = avain, young lady like con-
frmed drankardir because neither Of them
is satisfied with arnodefatesuseso q the glass.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

0ETA lazy fellow lying on the grass once
said. 30, hew / DO wish this WA; called
work, and well paid for.'
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

0rWhy was Pharaoh's daughter Ikea
brokeri Because she got asliltle prophet
from. ths rusass Oh tie banks n e4lsesss5l
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

o. or The finest idea Of a thunder storm
we ever heard was when Wiggins came
home tight. lie came into the room with
his wife and daughters, and just then he
tumbled over the cradle and fell whop on
the floor. After while he rose and said:
"Wife are you hurts" es 3 i.s
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-10

sGirls are you hurt!'
UNo." 9h lls.s3 e
,"Terrible clap, wasn't it!"' &
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
The Great English Remedy.
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tho cure OF all those painful aud dangerous dis.
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II modeFaies oil .exeoss, removes oil obstrue-
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weeks previous 10 confinement; they foFIlfy the
constitution, and lessen the suffering during la
Dor, enabling the mother 10 perform her duties
with safety TO herself and child.
These Pills should not DO taken by females du :
rlng tho FIRST rHREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy,
as they ara sure To bring on Miscarriage, bu. n
any OIL o. time they arc safe.
In all cases OF Nervous and Spinal Affections,
Pain In the Back and Llmbs, Heayiness, Fatigue
on Slight Exertisn, Palpitaslon Of the Heart,
Lowness OF Spirits, Mysteries, siek-Iieadache,
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a disordered system, these Pills will cGecta cure
when oil other means have failed, and although q
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Full directions accompanying each package
Price, In the Uplted satcs and Canada, 81
One Dollar and o postage stamps enclosed 10
any authorized Agent, will insure a bottle Of tho
Pills by return mail.
w. w. ROBERTS, indianapolis,
General Agent for Indiana.
Role BY ". Johnston, Brsokvllle; CLIO I'd &
Gobie, Laurel; chas. Van Camp, Motsmora; n.
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Jan 10
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

Extracts, plugs, and cleans toeth, and in
sorts new teeth from one to complete
set, initiating nature almost perfectly
lilo sells Books and Stationary, and has on
hand at present a pretty good assortment.
lie writes and takes Acknowledgements
OF deeds. mortgages, and Powers Of At
torney. He insures houses, mills, barns,
stables, goods and furniture In good and
responsible Companies, and tho beauty Of
u Is he Ia always to DO found at his place
Of business. Do MT all 60 at onco for he
Is mortal and can do but ono thing at O
time. but we are sure no likes 10 be busy
and Is always glad TO SEQ and wait on his
friends. Give him q call.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

Hon. Jesse d. Bright has resigned his
Office Of Vice President OF United States,
and left Washington TO spend tho winter
at Indianapolis. Some say II 10 to bring
on an election Of Senator by tho aid Of his
angus. presence, and powerful money
That can't be. As Mr. Brightis opposed
10 olecting Senators when majority on
joint ballot differs from a majority of tho
conservative Branch" II Ia more reason
able to suppose that his object Is to dem
onstrate TO tho Senate and tho world, that
Indiana does not need any Senator ut
Washington. We are sure that II ono Is
not needed, In such times rs these, mono
will over be, and as Mr.. Bright thus as
sures the people Of Indiana that none Is
Is needed, we doubt not that the Senate
will choose TO do without for two years,
at least.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
Bad News 20 users Of To bncco

The Scalpel Medical Journal, (pub-
lished in N. Y. )for December, closes q
long article against tho use OF tobacco,
with the following:
an eating, the tobacco-chewer must
lose oil delicate appreciation Of flavor; we
have observed, indeed, that he Is very cas-
lily satisfied by theflthy Irish cookery, and
greasy and cold meat and vegetables Of
the hotel or boarding houses; he seasons
his food very highly, because of his obtuse
taste; many OF these unfortunates drink
raw brandy for the same reason. The to-
bacco- ohower rarely eats raw oyster, pre-
ferring It fried, and coated over with grease
and It's empireuma; If no takes itraw, he
fortunes the poor creature with pepper and
vinegar, and sticks fork In IL; he cannot
elicit II gently from It's pearly prison with
his lips-they are clumsy and half para
lyzed. Finally, and worse than all. he
ceases to appreciate the chasto salute from
the rosy lip Of love. and II the mistress Of
his blunted affections should permit him to
approach her check, II can only DO with
pent-up breath, and averted eye directed
towards his pocket-thc only attraction O
beautiful woman can possibly have for q
tobacco-chewer. If there DO vice more
prostratlng TO the body and mind. and
moro erucifying to all the sympathies Of
mans spiritual nature, wo have yet to b
convinced Of Il.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

Tho editor OF the Indiana Journal was
In Washington and heard Mr.. Cumback's
speech which We published last week.
After copying part Of II he says;
1--WE wish, we could find space for the
whole Of the speech, for Ii Is short, and
very little infected with the pressing OF la
boriously written efforts. II has the life
and effervescence Of stump speech,
thrown of In the heat OF an exciting
campaign, but marked with tho accuracy
Of statement and soundness Of reasoning
Of elaborate harangucs. At the conclu.
sion, Mr.. Cumback was warmly compli.
mented by the Republicans, and by some
Of those OF the other side. and we heard
moro than one say that II was the mosl
effective speech Of tho session. Mr.. Cum
back has earned very creditable position
in Congress, and his merits are universally
appreciated, and cordially acknowledged
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

VIII Neyitt tells story that Is too good
to DO lost. Tho other day, Dutchman
got aboard his train at Lawrenceburgh,
having purchased ticket for Spades.
On arriving at the last station, however,
before his intended destination, he dlscov-
cred that II was the place where no wish
cd to stop instead Of Spades. He started
through tho cars on run, clearing tho way
as he went, In search Of tho Conductor.
On finding that functionary he demanded
that a portion Of his fare be refunded
This Of course was refused. when the en-
ragged Duichman exclaimed"vell den; by
tam, Irides him out" And sure enough
he staId aboard In order to get tho worth
Of his money. When the train stopped
at Spades, the Dutchman got OF to take
passage back, about six miles, ION. walkers
line, exclaiming as no left tho car, .py
tam, meier Ips so madder as shust noe."--
Sielbyvilie Banner.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

referred to the Committee on Elections.
j. Reeder, In his petition, den les the right
of Whitfield TO his. and claims IL for him.
self. Setting forth the reason for this as
sertion, he says that himself aud Whitfield
were candidates at two separate elections,
when he (RecdcD received more than
double the number Of legal votes cast FOR
Whitfield.
Upon full investigation Of all the
facts, the House rejected Whitfield, but
refused TO admit Recicr. Tho reasons
Cor this are SGT forth in the report Of the
Kansas Investigating Committee. With
out now legislation, nnd under the same
state Of things, Whitfield became can
dldato for the single session Of the same
Congress, nj an election held In October
last, entirely without authority Of law, in
which largo majority Of the legal voters
refused to participate, preferring TO reeog-
nzc voluntary election. The question
having already been adIudicatcd by the
House, that the posons who did particle
patio In that irregular and unauthorized
election were n small number Of the vo-
tors Of the territory, less than those who
voted at the voluntary election In October,
1855, and n largo number of non.resi.
dents Of tho territory and persons who
were not entitled 20 vote. On the result
OF tho election only, Whitfield had been
admitted 10, and now occupied his scat In
this House. II was withoutthe SEM
blanoo or color OF law.
4 Other reasons are stated, and In. conclu-
sion, no contends that II voluntary and
irregular election, unauthorized by the
statute, Is Intellectual 10 q seat Whitfield
should DO rejected, and M his admission
would seem 90 indicate that tho House IL
disposed 10 reconsider their decision upon
this point. Mr.. Reodcr claims 10 DO ont-
tied TO seat In preference 10 tho said
Whitfield, lnasmusch rs no was elected for
tho whole Congress, at on election more for
NAL, and moro legal, and by larger legal
vote than that of October, 1905, and that
hIs admission is Oskcd for by petitions
from large number OF tho citizens OF
Kansas now before tho House. Az oil
matters Of fact set forth In tho petition arc
necessary. In tho opinion Of tho House. 10
be proved, Ms. Reodor offers TO establish,
by competent evidence before the House,
or any committee that may DO appointed
for that purpose.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

Our nelghbor Batzner, who speculated
so largely on BaIlifs.ihas made fine spec
ulatlon out Of the Job Of making fircs,
and sweeping the House of Representa-.
tivos. He was chosen Assistant Door Koe-
pcr, TO the House, last week, but he sold
II out at premium Of $50. So we were
informed by one Of his bailiiIs, and We bc.
lIevo Il Ia true. Happy Is no man who
Ia Democratic foreigner
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

The right way 50 serve Them
Ono Of our subscribers giving us the
name Of one Of his neighbors TO whom to
send the American said: "He always bor-
rows mine-if he don't pay for It, WILL"
II about two hundred Of our subscribers
win give their neighbors the same hint, Il
viii do all parties good--none more than
the borrowers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

We had intended to give our readers a
further treat from this valuable book
We would like 10 expose Mrs. SANKEY'S
extravaganza in her chlld's bonnet, and
the preachers gold breast pin, and few
other things. but tho reader would not
understand the chapters without their con-
nection. This book can DO had at the
city Book Store. Every Methodist ought
to read Il, and some Presbytorians might
read II without hurting them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16


By reference 10 the Legislative pro-
ceedings, in another column, Ii will be
seen that rather rich scene was enacted
in tho organization Of the Indiana Senate.
When we left indianapolis, Thursday
morning, every old liner was confident
that there would DO an election Of United
States Senators, by the Democratic party.
This was TO DO brought about by rejecting
two Republican Senators. and swearing in
tho two Democratic contestants. This
would enable the Senate to bring on the
election. How they were prevented will
appear in tho proceedings. Nolo every
old liner admits there will be no election
by joint ballott and ID is said that Jesse
ID. Bright win return TO Washington in 9
few days, and accept place In Buchan'
nan's Cabinet.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

We had not visited the Bates, since the
present proprictors, Ingalsbee q Tuttlc,
took charge Of II, until last week. We
found II re-paintcd, rc-papered, and fitted
up In tho best style, and wc found the new
Managers inst tho kind Of men to have
charge Of such an establishment. We
never felt moro at homo Ia any hotel.
Their gentlemanly clerk, Mr.. Van vleet,
Is quito afavorite among tho guests, and
deserves 10 be.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

birth or naturalization, under the present
laws Of Congress.
II. That this committee recommend that
the President Of tho Convention appoint
. committee 10 prepare and publish an adj
dress to the People Of the State expressive
expressive Of the sonsc Of this Conven-
ton.
IL. Thatwe are In favor OF appropriate
ing portion Of the public lands to actual
settlers. In such quantities as TO secure
homes 10 free laborcrs, and are opposed to
the monopolizing Of said lands by wealthy
spectators, to the exclusion Of such labo-
rors.
Resolved, That In tho settlement and or
gsnization OF Territories In the United
States, no ouch outrages have boon COM
mitsod In any or. all Of them together, as
have already marked tho carly history Of
Kansas; and that this proves eonclusIvely
tho absurdily Of departing from tho we'll.
established practice Of the Government, to
try the experiment Of squattor Sovereign
| ~.
Resolved, That whom wo retrospect tho
state Of affairs In Kansas during tho past
summer-the national highway, tho Mis-
souri, River eifcctually closed against all
northern emigration; oil necessary supplies
OF provisions and clothing cut of; bodies
Of armed pro-slavery marauders congrega-
ting and fortifying themselves In strong
positions In various parts Of tho territory;
robbIng aud numbering tho Inhabitants,
burning their houses, aud threatening
death. TO all FREQ State men"--we can
not too highly cxtol the patriotism and he-
rolsm Of tho "Gallant Col. J. II. Lane"
and tho brave men associated with him In
breaking up.thcse eucampmcnis, and driv-
Ing back In CONSERVATION aud dIsmay tho
mlnIons Of tho slave-power..which our adj
vcrsarles are very anxious 10 set TO the
credit Of Gov. Geary, whose opportune
arrival dates from this auapicious period
In tho history Of tho territory.
Resolved, That we rejoice TO perceive
the salutary effect Of tho overwhelming
vote Of the Northern and Western States
In favor Of freedom, and especially tho
freedom Of Kansas, rs shown by tho 70.
moyal ofthat modern JeiIfIes-ChlefJus-
iiee Leeompte. Of Kansas; Marshal DON
aldson, Secretary Wood, and tho murder
or. @. w. clarke.--all appointees Of Pres
idcnt Pierce. and tho infamous and unscru-
pulous agents Of the slave power.
Resoiped, That whilst as American cit
liens, We feel proud Of tho egica Of Presi-
dent, as ono Of the many fruits Of tho wis
dom Of the founders Of our Government.
we despIse tho man who would take adj.
vantage OF that position, TO libel and SLAM
der any portion Of tho American people,
In the manner adopted by tho present In
incumbent In his late annual message,
which has been published TO the world.
Mr.. Deffees, from the committee on the
Address. reported that the committee
were not yet ready 10 report aud II was
ordered that o..Aderess DO prepared and
published.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

Mn. EDITOR lit Is 10 me, one OF the
greatest mysteries Of the age that most
all of the letters which your humble SER
want writes lately, turns out to be "uncon-
stitutional." I have written three--one
you know you condemned and throwed
under the table-the other two, having ia
ken the constitutional scruplcs myself,
I throwsd out Of court because they were
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
PoIsoxxD.-Mr. WIN. Nolan of Met.

foisoNED.-Mr. WIN. NOLAN OF Met
amora, was poisoned on New Years day
by drinking alcohol or whiskey in which
there was more oorrosipe suJiimate than ID
usually put In liquor designed for the use
Of man. This was mixed, we understand,
for bed bugs, and was taken by him with
the understanding that II was a prepare
ton Of special value, designed for private
use. He died after lingering some ten
days. We presume the liquors made by
the oils we advertised last week, would
kill As certainly. but not 80 immediately.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
Administrator Sale

I WILL SILL at public sale at the iato residence
/ OF James Harrison, deceaaed, In Posey town
ship, all ihe personal property OF the deceased
moi taken by tho widow, consisting IN part oi
Cattle, Sheep aud hogs aud other articles too to-
dious 10 mention. Sale 10 commence AZ 10 o'clock
A. NJ, Saturday, January ~, 1881,
TkRMSi- All suns under three dolafa, cash,
OF three dollars aud upwards, twelve months
credit, tho purchaser giving note with approved
security, waving benefit Of valuation and mp.
pfalsomaht laws,
Jan 10 Nv WM. B,AnAMS, Admir-.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
Administrators Sale.

L Caleb u. Allen, deceased, will offer Mt private
sale uurl Saturday tho 2sth DAY OF February, A.
ID. 1851, whenlr not sold for the appraised value
thereof, lao viii then expose The same Mt public
venduo on the premlses, between the hours OF 10
A. NJ. and 4 o'clock 4. Mi
"1hs north east quarter OF Section ten, (i0) IN
Town nine (0) of Range two (s) In the county OF
Franklin and stats OF indlana," which Ia situate
near the OGlord rad, about two aud half miles
east OF Brookvllie. II has a good franc barn
about seventy acres OF cleared land, good young
orchard and sugar orchard OF about six hundred
trees,
TERMS or SALE.-ono-thrd cash down the
balaneein two equal annual payments, with In
teresi, the purchaser giving notss waiying yalua-
lion aud appralsement laws, with good freehold
security.
Jan 10 $3.50 JOSIAH ALLEN, Admir-.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

INFAMOUS SLAM DrR.-It Is the general
ly received opinion. that fine goods como in
little packages, and upon tho strength Of
that dogma, little women. II they are
handsome arc preferred by many. Fol
all such the following verso 10 settler:
A little Doe has many sweets, but while upon The
wing,
II you attempt 70 check iis course, you'll md itha
n sting.
And 90 lille woman, n you try 10 'spui her out,
She will show spice Of devil, such a. i've reat
about. ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

The great length.of this document and
the late hour Mt which II was received,
makes II Unnecessary TO defer its publication
till next week. We regret this, as In ma
ny respects u Ia tho best Message We have
s,en from any quarter for years. We shall
give our opinion Of Il moro fully, next
week.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16

0T0nc OF tho borrowers Of our paper,
rather than DO bored every week by hints
to subscribe, came and offered us dollar
for the paper year. Ashe Is only hall
converted from the meanness OF his ways
wo must let him borrow little longer, wa
will dig about him and--try TO do him
0ood
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-16
Deaf. OF Mrs. Julia pumeu,.

The death..of this excellent Christian la
dy has been received with unusual sad.
moss. She died In vcvay, on tho I'D inst.
Few women were ever called TO endure
moro, and few ever bore up under trials as
she. She was ono Of tho finest writer's,
andyone OF the best women Of this age
We know her long, and knew her we'll.