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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09
The Democratic Party Contrast.
cd with t!2e Opposition.

Caleb Cushing, in his splendid 4th OF
July Grafton at Tammany Hall, drew the fol-
lowing admirable portraits of the Democra-
tic party and Of the opposition. First, OF
the Democracy
81 can see, on the one hand, a political
association which holds in its keeping the
traditional public policy of the country
whicl1as both ends of the country North
nHd South, courageously and conscientious.
ly assumes the burden OF nationality, in de-
fance of local jealousies and prejudiCes
which alone processes constitutional poll
CO creed, and follows constitutional theo
ry of action-which calmly but resolutel,
maintains our International rights in al
emergencies, and which is constitutionally
conservative, because it is democratic In
prin nciple, and thus concilates together the
rights of the States and the rights of the
universal people,"
Here is the counter picture
"I see, on the other hand, political as
sociation which is not, indeed, an associa'
ton, but loose conglomerate only of the
fragments broke off from other associations,
which has no definite platform Of doctrines /;
and floats at random on the tide of public
policy, in the hope Of picking up some
chance helmsman, it knows not where. who
may bring It into port ; which lives only By
hateful vi.uperation Of the South which i
the refuge and receptacle Of the crotcbstsy
! isms Of the day.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09
dflliseellaneo1ls,
Was General Lee u Traitor !!

We gave an item from our exchanges
some little time since, in effect that recent
discoveries had been made, clearly proving
the peridy of General Lee, the accomplish.
ed Abide Camp Of General Washington.--
The statement was published by US with
Eome hesitation, for we hoped it would
prove to be an error. Recently, however,
from an interview with gentleman employ.
ed by Peter Cooper to collect documents
and revolutionary relics for his Institute, we
learned that the report of Lees treachery
was not only true, but that documents had
been found and were now in Mr.. Cooper's
possession, which proved beyond doubt
that he had the price fixed and agreed upon
for betraying Washington and the army, and
selling his country to the British. these
documents, he says, are full and explicit, and
leave no room to doubt the extent or detest-
able character of his reasonable purpose.
History has been charitable to General
Lee. 1t has generally repudiated the suspi.
Cions OF his perhdy, ana orushed aside the
evidence hitherto adduced, as of little weigh,
or concern. If, therefore, such papers in
evidence OF his treason, as are represented
really have been found, with their authen.
,ici,y and genuineness substantated, new
character forces itself into the history Oi
our coun'ry--a chapter of infamy and dis
grace--a companion to the black record oI
Arnold's treason. 1t is due to the country
that fact so important be known. 1t is
due to the memory Of Lee that this reproach
be removed, il il is not just, aud equally due
to his memory that the damned spot be fix
ed eternally upon him, if the contents o
these recently discovered documents have
been fairly set forth.--U Utica Herald.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09
The Republicans and Principles.

When we speak Of the Republican party.
we speak of it as a mammoth business firm
for the distribution of offices - a great
swindling partnership among political brok-
ers. And we use plain terms, and say II
the party rewards but one man, or one set
of men, and him or them all the time, it is
worth nothing to the rest, and they ought
to break it up. We are answered that Re-
publicanism is kept up on account Of its
principles. We don't believe that. And
10 show that it is not true, we ask-what
has it done for principles What does it
p Use to do! How has. it kept faith in
the past! What are the probabilities for
the future! Sharp Republicans-and we
think there must be many such-should not
fool away much time about the principles
Of that party-only to laugh at the credulity
of those who think it has any. Republican
ism and principles would make strange
and singular combination.--Oh Patriot
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09
An Accidental Shot.

Hon. Benjamin Franklin Wade and Hon
Joshua Reed Giddings used to be constant
competitors at the bar in old benighted Ash
tabula, their present place Of residence. In
the early part of his practice, Wude was de-
Tending man against an action for slander
and after having concluded very effective
speech to the jury, sat awkwardly leaning
backward, his feet on the counsel table, anC
facing Giddings, who was attempting to be
eloquent in behalf of his slandered client
Old Gid, as be was familiurly called, had a
little smattering of Shakespeare, and now de-
termined to bring that great author to his
aid. "Gentlemen of the jury," said he, with
much ardor, .....
s.He that steals my purse steals trash;
But he that robs me of my good name"
--"Ahem! :" At this point, to his great dis
eomfture, Shakespeare deserted him. HI
repeated: ...-.... .-.. .....-
| stBut he that robs me of my good name-''
but the Bard Of Avon, as if unwilling to ait
either him or his client, proved treacherous,
Again he repeated ....
"But he that robs me Of my good name"
another pause. "Takes that / never had,
whispered Wade, as if prompting him, anc
so distinctly as to be heard by all in thu
room. Amidst the laughter and his owl
confusion, Giddings brought his speech tc
such lame and impotent conclusion, thai
his client recovered six and quarter cent?
! for his lost character.
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LelIers.

Bayard Taylor, on his way to Bergen. in
Norway, enys I'VE took on board four or
five lepers on their way to the hospital at
Bergen. A piece of oil cloth had been
thrown over some spars to shield them from
the rain, and they sat on deck, avoided by
the other passengers, melancholy picture
of disease and shame. One was a boy Of
fourteen, upon whose face wartike excres-
ences were beginning to appear, while a
woman who seemed to be his mother, was
hideously swollen and disfgured. A man,
crouched down, with his head between his
hands, endeavored to hide the scanned and
knotted ma sses of protruding blue flesh that
had once been human face. The forms
of leprosy, e!ephantiassis, and other kindred
diseases which have seen in the East and
in tropical countries, are not nearly SO hor'
ribe. For these unfortunates there is no
hope. No cure has yet been discovered for
this terrible disease. There are Two hospi
tails here, one of which contains about FIVE
hundred patients, while the other, which has
recently been erected Tor tine reception Of
cases in the earlier stages, who may be sub
ject to experimental course of treatment has
already one hundred. This form Of leprosy
ia supposed to bo produced partly by want ol
personal cleanliness. The latter is the
most probable cause, and one does not Won
der at the result after he has had little ex'
perience of Norwegian filth. 1t is the aw'
ful curse which falls upon these beastly hab'
its of life."
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RAYENNA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 1858.

pleased With being thus stationary she
therefore gently goaded him with her leg,
but no trot would Sultan condescend ; he
remained motionless as before, while some
thing very like gtowl escaped from bis
immense and fear-inspiring jaws Out oi
all patience, she now exclaimed
"You shall feel the spir then, you lazy
brute," and she drove her heel into his side.
He now growIed audibly, but stirred not an
inch she repeated her blow. This was
too much for canine patience to bear he
made spring, and she fell full length upon
the Moor, he turned and bit her hand. The
dismounted rider bedewed the floor with q
few tears, and then sprung up to turn out ol
the room, the uncourteous brute who had
thus rudeIy shown how little he understood
play.
Towards evening, Sir Hugo returned and
inquired, with suspicious haste, whether
Father Nicholas had been there.
"Oh, yes, he was here" answered Ange'
lica, shut l boldly ventured to refuse hin
admittance." -...
The knight cast Triumphant glance a
his squire and whispered to him, "now olt
wisdom, do you see the use of my orders =
Conrade, who, as may be supposed, hal
said nothing Of the alteration he made il
the substance Of his embassy, shrugged hi
shoulders with smile unperceived by hi
master, who had turned again to his consort
and first perceived that she wore bandag
upon her hand He Immediately inquire
the cause.
"Sultan bit me-" said Angelica, "and
is all your fault, Sir Hugo" she added
, sobbing.
} "My fault! !" cried the knight.
"Yes, your fault, and nobody's but yours,
returned his spouse. eff you had not ser
me word by Conrude not to ride the mast
mischievous brute, such mad trick woul
never have entered my head"
In mute astonishment the knight hurrie
l to seek un explanation from his squire, wh
had slipped away when Angelica began h'
e complaint. "What message did you brin
your lady I" demanded he.
Conrade now confessed the truth.
"Were these the orders gave you, W
ccoundrel Z" said the ehreged Sir Hugo.
"Certainly not" replied the SQUIRE" "b
you will own that | have made my pol
good. You may now see how it would ha
n been had l given your order about Il
young priest. My noble lady is a model e
her sex, and almost. an angel; but still 81
. is daughter Of Eve, who meant to have
y queathed to all of her lineal female descen
ants her own spirit of perverseness. A
we have only to remember the Lady A
geIica's pleasant ride upon Sultan, to
u convinced that it had lost none of its Wig
y in the descent"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

tTThe son of worthy deacon, whose
father was away from home, undertook to
say the family prayers--the prayer ne had
been accustomed to hear every evening
since the days of his boyhood. He COM
menced Alright, and for time got on swim
minGly--quite astonishing bis mother, who
had no idea she had SO talented son. AT
last when he was in the midst Of his invo-
cation, his memory forsook him, and he re-
peased the first part Of the prayer over again
This he did several times, ill at length the
patience Of the old dame was thoroughly ex'
hausted. "JohD," she whispered, "do gel
through sometime" II would, mother" re
piled the poor boy, "but l don't know how
to wind the plaguy thing-up ~.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

HT"And where was the man stabbed
sir?" said on excited Irishman a few nights
since, on Fourth street to physician.
"The man was stabbed about an inch and
a half to the left of the mediam line and
about an inch above the diaphram," was the
reply.
ooh, yes; l understand now. But
thought it was near the Court House,"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

O-"When am dat great race to come off
dat dar is so much talk about"
"What great race, Glen! Ihavn't heard
OBJ any great race"
"Why, de human race, de great human
race dat 10 to come of afore Ions"
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Ne such provision in tIle.1atv.

The Black Republicans are charging. that
the Sub. .treasury law requires taxes 70 be
paid in cold and silcer. This i 4 falsshood,
and they know ii, when repeating the ssaeE-
ton. We defy any Of ibem g poIns0us The
provision in the law which reqaiEss sgxsa to
be paid III geld, and silver. There il no
such. provision - CoshociOp Dem. @
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NEW SERIES Vol. S, NO. 4. &
9pditaI.
Let the Heart be BeautIfuI.

So the heart, the heart,'is beautiful,
care not for the face;
ask net what the form may lack
Ofdignity or grHcej
Ifthe mind be filed with glowing thO1ghts,
And the soul with sympathy,
What matter though the cheek be pale,
Or the eye lack brilliancy.
Though tho cheek, the check, be beautiful,
II soon may lose Its bloom,
And the lustre Of the eye be quenched
In tho darkness Of the tomb; r.... ...
But the glory fthe mind will live
Though the bloom Of life depart;
And oh ! the charm can never die,
Ofa true and noble heart,
The lips that utter kindly thoughts
- Have beauty all their own;
For gentle words are sweeter far
Than mustc's soflest tOnej
And though the voice be harsh or sbrill
That bids the oppressed go frOe,
And soothe the woes of the sorroWing one,
The voice is sweet to me.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

CoHvERsATIoN.-:The most casual remark k
lives for ever in it's effects. There is not a
word which has not a moral history, And
hence it 10 that every side word" which
men utter assumes character 80 important,
that an inquest will be held on il In the zen
/. eral Judgment Harris. 4
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

FRabbi Eliezer said-"Turn to God
one day before your DEATH" His disciples
said: "How can man know the day Of his
death!" He answered them, "Therefore,
should you turn to-day. Perhaps you may
die tomorrow; thus, every day would be en-
ployed in turning to Him." ~
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

i or Piutarch sbys, in his life Of Alexan-
der, that the Babylonians used, during the
doc days, to sleep on skins filled with wat.
Ter. The Boston Times adds, that in. these
days men sleep on skins filled with bad
rum. N .r3ss- 4.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-09-09

1t is next insisted that the State legisla.
lures have in many instances, and constant.
ly, Disseminated among the objects of tax
alton; and have taxed and exempted ac-
cording to their discretion. This is most
true. But the matter under discussion is
aside from the exercise of this undeniable
power in tho legislature. The question is
whether one legislature can, by contract,
vest the sovereign power Of right to tax,
in corporation as franchise, and with
hold the same power that legislature had to
tax, from all future ones Can it pass an
irrepealable law of exemption
General principles however, have little
application to the real question before US,
which is this /: Has the constitution oil
Ohio withheld from the Legislature the au.
thority to grant, by contract with individu-
ais, the sovereign power; and are we bound
to hold her constitution to mean as her Su-
lpreme Court has constructed il to mean T.
II the decision IN Ohio has settled the
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27

Tribute Of Rcpeet.-At an adjourned meeting
of the Carpenters and other Mechanics of tho
Cityof Wheeling, held at Rohans Hall, July
24th 1868, the following resolutions were unani3
lnousIy adopted
ResolUed That in the death Of William Linn
erlck, the citizens of Wheeling have lost a man
of rare requirements as an Architect and Ne.
chanic-one universally esteemed for his integ-
rity by his fellow citizens and all those with
whom he had business or social intercourse, a
man whose loss is deeply to be regretted by
this community, and especially by the Mecha6-
les of this city.
Reso2uea, That this meeting tender their sin
cere coincidence to the bereaved widow aud rela.
tves OF the deceased, in this grevious dispense.
ton of Divine Providcnce towards them.
Resolre9, That the above resolutions be pub.
lished in the newspapers ofthe city, and copy
OF the same be forwarded to the bereaved Wild
ow, by the committee of arrangement.
0nmotiOn the meeting adjourned.
JouN HAMILTON, RoDT. HAMILTON,
Secretary. Chairman.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
FROM UTAH.

ST. LOUIS, July 2Oth--Dispatches from St.
Josephs to the 22d, per steamer D. II. January,
states that advicGs from Salt Lake city to July
I'd, have been received. The Mormons hive all
returned to the city and their homes in the diff.
ferent parts of the territory. Gen. Johnston
passed through the city with his horses aud en-
camped 80 miles on the other side. no troops
in the city.
The government officers are duly installed in.
their various offices and are preparing for the
proper discharge of their duties.
Bringham Young is anxious to be tried on
the chMge of treason, but insists that the jury
shall consist of Mornons only.
Lcnvenworth Esd, per steamer D. II. January,
to Boonwlle; Mr. Livingston, an old trade on the
plains, arrived last night from Salt Lake city,
with dates Of Sune 3Olh.
The army had marched from the Capitol for
Cedar Valley, 40 miles below. Brigham Young
and the heads of the Mormon church had re-
turned to the city, and the people were follow
ing them en- mdsse. All was quiet in the VAL
ley. Some returned Transfers are circulating a
report ola rich gold deposit in the vicinity of
St. Yerane Fort; these statements do not re-
ceive full credit in the absence of information
from authentic sources
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27

Plying Cards an a Graveyard a gentle.
man of Martinsville writes us as follows: 1t is
indeed beautiful place, the Martinsvile bury
ing ground. Environed by towering hills, and
clover blooming meadows it seems tit place
for tue many dead that have found a resting
place there; twas early in the day Sunday
when visited Gods first temples" the sun
had just kissed the silvery dew-dlops-f1om the
heavy foliage, whilst cooling zephyrs floating
from over the gently flowing Ohio, seemed to
render our walk more delightful. But then is it
not shame that this beautiful place should be
made the scenes of such gross conduct we
saw three groups of boys and men playing
cards, while deeper in the grove were young
men lying as drunk as they possibly could be.
Such base immortality as that, in a civilized COM
mnnity, is scarcely creditable"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27

Singular and Sudden DsatA-On Sunday
evening last, Daniel Anderson met with rath-
or singular death in the list Ward. 1t seems
he had been afflicted for a long time with con-
sumption, which disabled him entirely from
work. He ate his supper on the evening in
question, and walked out, apparently as weas
he had been for some time. He had not gone
far before lie was seized with violent fit of
coughing, which brought on bleeding of the
lungs, andip three minutes afterwards he ex-
pred. The deceased was single man, and an
old resident of the First Ward
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27

SPEAKING ofthe photographic copy of the
Declaration of Independence taken upon sur
face no larger than pins head, which may now
be seen in Salem, Mass, and can be read witha
powerful microscope, the Salem Gazette
says
When such success in reducing the size of
documents and likencSses has been attained by
the photographic art, it is easy to imagine what
might DC accomplished in the time of war by
the use of the microscope. The most impor-
tant official document could be contained in an
ordinary vest button, aud worn with impunity
oy spy in an cncmy's camp, or by traitor
eager 10 l'9ure an active army of his own coun-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
RlYER AND MEATnER.

Saturday, and reached the level portion of the
levee opposite Morgan street. and became sta
tionary yesterday and still remains so. The
upper streams are all falling slowly, and an ad-
ditional rise is reported in the Missouri and Up
per Mississippi. Wheuther warm.
PITTsBuRGII, July 26.-River feet 9 inches
ny metal mark, falIiug. Weather clear. Mer-
curry So dogs.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
CINCINNATI MARKET.

JULY 26,-Flour unchanged, sales / 800 bbls.
for October delivery, at $500. Whisky un-
changed, 900 bbls sold at 22c. Provisions un-
settled, holders refuse to sch, excepting higher
prices. Mess pork advanced to $3.50. Bacon
held out of the market. Bulk meats ditto
Grain unchanged. Oats 4Ga47, large receipts
Money matters unchanged. s5 rs
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
French Goods

HTNTzEs-2OOp pieces wIde warrnntedfast solors Mt
cents, always sold for 25 cents yard Also IL
second mourning chintErs ut 10 cents.
LOUPIkE'S BEsI ALL WOOL DE LAME at 81 u cents
per yard.
LAWNSThe very best quality, which sell at 25
low as OK VaTI
SHALLY DE LAISEs-Painsnd figured The very finest
OAIBRE GRAPE E'ESPAGNE-25 pieces beautiful styles
and Golors, very low price.
.. oMBRE BAsEaE 80 pieces, worth SO centa, for only
cheap.
900 Pieces New siIk.-An excellent aiI.boiled
Black Silk very rich lustrs inch wide only CA
per yard; sold last season at s per yard.
The GsrenLesI BnrSaiu Vet.
will sell superior SILK ROBES, of go yards each same
quality sold last at from $2j to $50, For only
SI5 apiece. challenge any merchant possessing
Judgment about Silks deny that these Robes not
sold thalf their value Also superior article COLOED
POULTDE. R0BE;S5A ElCTELES, side stripes, very
srabe coors and de gns, and will be sold at bargain
They are of very recent importation Of large New York
retail and were bought below Importers
Also, just received about so dress patterns styles
fancy silks very handsome and cheap.
1uUBAREGE, LAWN &OHALLY RIO ES, both side stripes
and double skirts Barge Robes 81 yds such sod
last season for $1 will sell for Sb Chhly Robes,
excellent style, cheap Fine Lawn Robes only One
Dollar and Fifty Gents apIecei at ALEX. HEYMAN's,
zt..ETiar 1877 Main st.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
RIIlE.

ST. Louis, July 2B.-1he extensive furniture
warehouse of Scarrett s. Wabon, Washington
Avenue, between Cd and Sd Streets was totally
destroyed by fire, about G o'clock yesterday
morning Loss SS0,OuO. Insured for $4,000
Supposed to be the work of an inccndiary.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27
NEM YORK MARKET.

JuLY 25.-Flour- quiet; sales 1900 bbls.-
Wheat quiet; b5,uu0 bush. sold at 81 40 for
southern white Corn quiet; $4,000 bush. sold
at 95 for yellow unsound, and Is for mixed
Pork steady at $lT,l23 for mess. Lard steady.
Whisky dull.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-27

Attempted Assault ,Oith an Art.-Night be
fore last Patrick Connolly made an attempt to
decapitate Frank Giles with an axe Giles dex-
terousy parted the blow, knocking the axe
against his enerny'sneck and cutting him severe,
ly. Connolly was arrested by officer Tracy, and
on the way 10 Aid. Wilson's office, refused to
permit his locomotive appendages to operate
He was prOstrated, by powerful blow from the
representative of the law, taken before the Aid,
by force and fined three dollars aud casts