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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
The Chemistry Of Nature.

One OF the mountain streams which form
the Schuylkill river holds in solution so
much lime from the limestone region which
il traverses that the water is unsnited for do.
mestic purposes. Another stream so strong
" impregnated with suIphric acid from the
coal mines that it kills all the fish within
thirty miles. Both streams, which unite
sbout Reading, are clear and transparent
above their junction, but below the united
stream presents milky and clouded appear
ance. Here nature performs one Of the
largest, grandest and most useful chemical
experiments in the world. Here two streams
of impure W ater are made one, and purified
BY the chemical attraction of the impurities
Of both. Here the lime held In solution by
the waters of the Maiden Creek, unites with
the acid which impregnates the SchuyIkii'
and forms gypsum-first coloring the wa'e
a bueish white, and then rendering it cles
and pure before il:reaches Reading, by th'
sinking of the gypsom to the bottom OF th'
stream. But for this combination the cit!
OF Philadelphia, which it supplies would b.
without water from its present source fit 70
domestic use.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
A SUN Picture.

What pity children should ever grow
up. The other day, passing through the
entry of one of our public buildings, we saw
two little boys, OF the ages OF about six and
eight, with their arms about each others
necks, exchanging kiss after kiss. IT was
such pretty sight in that noisy den OF oust'
ness. that one could not but stop and look.
The younger of the children, noticing this'
looked up with such heaven ot love in his
face, and said, in explanations, "He is my
broth r." Pity they should ever grow up,
thought we as we passed along. Pity that
the world, with its clashing interests OF
business and politics should ever come be.
tween III IN. Pity that they should ever
exchange fage; tips, or, mare wretched
still, eveu txchlngt glances. Pity that
one should sorrow, and grieve, and hunger
and thr.t, and yelrn for sympathy, while
the other should sleep, and eat, and drink
unmindul Of his fate. Pity that one with
meek folded hands should pass into the land
Of silence, and no tear of repentance and
sff.clion fall upon his mltble tacs from the
ewes of his "orother." Sloh things have
been. That il why we thought, pity that
they should ever gro" u2.-Home JOURNAL
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
William Jays rneoiOyy.

Two grand truths haVe always seemed to
me to pervade the whole Bible, and not to
be confined to IA few particular phrasas, VIZ:
that il we are saved, it is entirely from our
selves. know full well that man may
easily iorce me into corner with things
seemingly or really related to th1 truths ot
either of these sffirmatons, bat he will not
shake nv confidence in either, while can
read, 10 Israel thou hast destroyed thy
self, but in me is thy help" The connee'
ton is like chain across the river; can
see the two ends, but not the middle; not
because there is no req union, but because
it is under water. Lower the water or raiss
the links, and 1 shall see the centre as we'll
as the extremes. Paley observes, that we
should never suffer what we know To ba Ola
turbed by what we know not. Ana Bulls:
remarks nearly the same when he says I'll
truth be established, objections are no.
thing. The one is founded on our kno"I
edge, the other in our ignorance.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
Beautiful AIlcgOry.

Mr.. Criuenden, OF Kentucky, was at one
time engaged in defending man who had
been indicted for a capital offence. After
m elaborate and powerful defence, he clos
ed his effort by the following striking and
beautiful allegory
"When God in his eternal counsel con
ceived the thought Of mans creation' ne
called to him the three ministers who wait
constantly upon the throne ne--Justice, Truth
and Mercy, and thus addressed them:-'Shal
we make man = Then said Justice, 20 God
make him not, for he will trample upon thy
laws.' Truth made an answer also' % God
make him not, for he will pollute thy sane
tuaries.' But Mercy dropping down upor
her knees, and looking up through her tears
exclaimed, % God, make him-1 will watcf
over him with my care through allthe dorl
paths which he may have to tread The'
God made man, and said to him. oh, man
thou art the child OF Mercy, 60 and deal will
thy brother.'"
The jury, when he finished, were drowne
in tears, and against evidence, and what mus
have been their own conviction, brought in
verdict Of not guilty.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
"S!arouas AaVe MO Pockets"

While glancing over the columns OF
newspaper. the other day, my eyes fell uP'
on this single sentence: 'Shrouds have no
pockets And truly, though: |, no remark
is more re pete with meaning. or speaks in
stronger or more 81 ghi6cant appeals to man.
Yea, what a volume OF meaning 10 couch'
ed in these simple words, and what lessons
of paramount interest and momentous i'm.
portance may man gather from contempia'
ton Of the truhts they contain What
vast amount OF suffering, in the present life.
and eternal misery in the life to come.
would man be saved from. II the truth OF
those words were kept in mind, and actuated
man in all the varied pursuits OF life +! How
many toll and labor for the mammon OF this
world only, and in their eagerness grasp at
land and sea. heaping together earth's sordia
treasures, but in death have to leave theft
houded millions behind, and in remoFse re-
proach themselves for their lives OF folly.
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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
" What's in u ANNE !"

Coming up the river few days since, an
original I-ishman was on board the steamer
--one Of those witty, genial fellows who
are never at ease only when they are keep
ing those around them in the best Of humor
and among the many rich notes he passed
current was one which will "do to publish" "
Our whilom Yorrick had inquired the
name Of every place along up, and had pass
ed his judgment, in bis own peculiar way
to the infinite delight Of those around him.
on the scenery ond prospects OF the country
often comparing them with places in and
about Tyrone. Bsntry, Cork, Drogetn, &C.,
at home, informing them. by the way, that
he was member Of the great O'Regan fam
ily, descended from long line of illustrious
"aunt's sisters:" when, on nearing ALBANY.
the steamer Oregon hove In sight. Instant
" he exclaimed: " O.re-g on, O'Regani
oh, be jabers not four aOesks IN tie country
and a steamboat christeaed after me" 1t ID
needless to say Whist tOllowed.--Troy Times
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
How Tecumseh was Killed.

The Western Christian Advocate contains
an obituary notice, by Rev. A. Wright, IL
the Indiana M. E. Church, of Isaac Hamb
lin, Jr., who died at bis residence near Bloom.
field, Ind, few months since, aged about
SO years. Mr.. Hamblin was man OF deep
piety and unquestionabIe veraci,y. He was
10 the battle OF the Thames, and the writer
gives the following as his (Hamblin's) state.
ment, in regard to the manner in which Te-
cumseh was killed:
He says he was standing but few feet
from Colonel Johnson when be fell, and 10
full view, and saw the whole Of that part o
the battle. He was well acquainted with
Tecumseh, having seen him before the bat
tie, and having been cursed by him. h
thinks Tecumseh thought Johnson was Her
risoD, ss he often heard the chief swear tina
he would have Harrson's scalp, and seemed
10 hove a special hatred toward him. John
| sons horse fell under him, he himself being
also deeply wounded 10 the fall he lost hi
sword, his large pistols were empty, and h
was entangled with his horse en- the ground
Tecumseh had fred his rifle at him, and wheI
he saw him fall, he threw his gun, and bound
ed forward like tiger sure OF his prey
Johnson had only a side pistol for use. II
aimed ut the chieG over the head of hs horse
and shot him near the centre OF his forehead
When the ball struck, it seemed to him ths
the Indian jumped full fifteen feet in the air
as soon as he struck the ground, a littl
Frenchman ran bis bayonet into him an
pinned him fast to the ground.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
The Tigers Of Singapore.

A travelling correspondent Of the New
Hampshire Patriot says 1.-THE Island Of
Singapore lies at the Eastern eud of the
Straits, and is twenty-five miles long by
fourteen broad. The meaning Of the word
Singapore is the Place of Lions, which for a
long time has been an inappropriate term,
since lions have become obsolete, and the
place being supplied with tigers. A consid.
erable number live in the tall grass and jun.
giles in different parts Of the Island, but the
greater part swim over from the peninsula,
from which it is separated by a strait mile
wide. When pressed by hunger, os they Of.
ten are, they swim over to the Island, aud
concealing themselves in the grass and
thicket, watch the MalayS and Chinese when
they 60 to their fields to labor, and springing
upon them, strike a single blow on the back
OF the neck, which produces instant death by
bre king il. 1t is stated in books and news.
papere, and upon inquiry | was told it was
true by the most respectable inhabitants,
that between three and four hundred Chinese
and Malays are killed every year by these
ierociouS monsters. While we were wait
ing at Singapore the dfrivpI of Mr.. Ward
our Minister to China, large tiger was
killed. and his body brought to the town for
the inspection OF the curious. Though a
large reward is offered by the government o
the Island for every one taken dead or alive
besides which the skin is worth fifty dollars
no progress has been made toward exterm
mating them, or even diminishing their mum
| ber.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19

nArA book about England has just been
published in Germany. in which the su'hoE
mentions, among other equally interesting
facts, that thieves are so SCARE in that coan-
try, that reward is often offered for the dia.
covery Of one.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
9oetieal.
Beantiful Stanzas

Leaf by leaf the roses fall,
Drop by drop the springs run dry;
One by one beyond recall,
Summer beauties fade and die;
But the roses will bloom again,
And the spring will gush anew'
In the pleasant April rain,
And the summer sun and dew.
So In hours Of deepest gloom,
When the springs Of gladness fall
And the roses in the bloom,
Droop like naidens wan and pale,
We shall nnd some hope that lies
Like silent gem apart,
Hidden. far from careless eyes,
In the garden Of the heart.
Some sweet hope to gladne'S we'd,
That will spring afresh and new,
When grief's winter shall have ned
Giving place to rain and dew
Some sweet hope that brsathes Of spring.
Through tho weary, weary hme,
Budding for itS blossoming
In the spiritS' glorious cline.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19

A PAIHTER's FANcY.-A story 10 told Of
the Dutch painter Heimskerk, who died
about 1922. tn at he left by bis will sum Of
money yearly as dowry for one young girl
OF his native viIlsge, on condition that, on
the day before her marriage. che and her
tuture husband should dance upon his grave
This condition was complied With for several
years.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19

P. S--Should by any chance not be in'
tell your collector or whoever may have the
claim, to wait until do come in, and will
say when to call again.
1t is needless to add that the circular had
the desired effect to cause his creditors to
charge their claims to On account known as
Profit and Loss.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
RAVENNA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1852

the bravOs ofthe vulgar, spurred hiS exertiOns.
At last it ended and the qusdrile came on.
The clown left the ring, with the plaHdits
ringing in his ears, and came to the wagon
to find-alas What
At the conclusion Of the quGdrille those
in the wagon heard q cry.
'What is it = said the man, now in his old
position, close to the body, with her hand
locked in his, and his eyes fixed on her face.
Whats that!'
They're calling for her. said Jenny,
pointing to the form in the bed.
There was luIl and then a long thunder
of cIapping hands and stamping feet rose
aud died away.
whats that last = asked the woman
holding the child, Of person entering.
'Oh they called for the queen, and old
Whips made speech. and said she was
rather unweIl aad could not appear, but
would most likely be better tomorrow,
when she would again perform her celebra.
ted feat Of leaping through the hoop to the
ground
well, my dears,' said the doctor, at thu
supper table. to bis children, how did yo'
like it!
'Oh we didn't see the queen, father
! Mop
i mo. not at all; the man in the ring salt
she was not we'll, but would be there to
morrow, and the clown was so good. father,
10 the scene with the suvage.'
WAS he, my dear? Do you know %b!
you didn't see the queen =
II NO.
II We'll, then, I'll tell you. Because sh'
Ewos dead. That clown was her husband -
, I left him kissing her dead lips, and da''
say he is there now. IT'S a strange worl
this Such a sight as that never saw bs
( fore, and hope never TO see again.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19

or He is first rate collector who eau,
upon sll occasions, collect bis wits.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
July 90, 1859.

MY DEAR SIR--Wilhia the past week l
have removed1 my place Of business from
No. - Third street to No. - Front street.
When you again send me bill please order
your Collector to call at the last mentioned
place. Ny Office hours ure from 9 A II. to
Pm Yours very truly.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-19
The Model Debtor.

1t is only those people who keep out Of
debt that cannot form an ides Of the misery
IF being dunned. Some debtors however,
when called upon In, business way and
asked to settle "that little bilr' or adjust
that "trihing balance" have a nonchalont
way Of desiring the collector to call again,
so irresistible, that instead OF getting the
usual credit Of elk months, they generally
manage to postpone the settlement Of all
claims for many years. One Of this class
We heard of yesterday. He is adamanliue
against oil collectors, and but few persons
Of that occupation will undertake the task
Of dunning him.
As debtors most usually arc, he Is poor;
but, to use faVorite expression OF his, he IL
not so poor but what he can promise to pay,
Whichhe does continually and after style
80 perfectly Gu fat, that his creditors, una
BILE to get angry, consider him mode debt.
or. He rents un Office in the eastern part of
the city, into which he has but l4te|y IN wed.
In changing his place o. business - where
he is at present located, he had the follow.
ing circular printed, one of which he enclos'
| 10 eaCh of his creditors -
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

SATURDAY evening, February 9th, the Ma.
tional Telegraph Line worked in al unbro-
ken circuit from New York to IIeavenwortb
Kansas, and subsequently TO Prairie da.
Chen. Wis. Messages were sent and rs.
ceived with the same promptness with which
they could have been sent fifty miles. The
distance by the wires TO Leavenworth is
nearly 1000 miles. Dispatches were also
dropped a, all the principal cities on the
route.
TrxAs dates OF the ls,, state that the Pa
cfc r. r. Compromise has failed Presi-
dent Forks has arrived from Marshall.
Texas, and deposited the stakeholder loan
in bank. lie addresses the public TO. NOR
row night lie reports deficit Of $4,000
in the accounts Of the road
The Chester, H., H0aid and Pres de
scribes murder which WAS committed 10
the vicinity Of Risien, st. Glare County,
Jan. IS. A man named BgApig went TO
the house Of bis neighbor, Mr.. Lyvr, with
whom be had some difficulty, made noise
in the yard, which caused Mrs LEVI To open
the door, and, in the dark. taking her for her
husband, shot her in the breast. She lived
bat q short time, and alone with the cory
form Of bis murdered wife, did the wretcbesi
husband pass the remainder oi the night
fearing 10 leave the hoaas lest something OF
the same sort should he administered 10 him
The murderer escaped
As invitation has t,en addressed by Sem
at0rs Mason Of Virginia, SxwAsD Of New
York, CRirrEsDEs Of Kentucky, together
with members OF the House, and other dis
tinguish.d gentlemen, 10 Lord and Lady Ni.
PIER u a,tesd spublic ball in their honor
a. such tine a, ,hey may end i, convenient,
and the invitation has been accepted,
and Thursday, the l7'h inst, Is the day
selected.
TIE opposition IN Virginia, have nomin-
a,ed for Governor, 20 oppose JoHs lxrcHEE,
VIZ. l.. G0.Gis. Who's GOJ1iS'
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

Advices from the Fast Indicate favor
able monetary condition. The government
call for ten million loan hs, produced q
temporary impression on the market, in
slightly advancing the rates Of money. The
tendency 10 advanced rates i hailed by the
Boston Pos a. the best evidgnce d that up
springing energy ard enterpri-e' which, in
Their las, result, may or will involve another
panic bu, which, for ysars 70 come will
develop The material prosperity Of our COM
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

try, and thereby enhance the com fort and
luxury Of human life."s
In Boston, money is steady a, six per cent
The New York Times says the money mar
ket there is settling down TO Ga7 per cent.
for discounts beyond sixty days; five and
six per cent are current for chance accept
ances, and demand loans for brokers.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

PxKsricx Is cracking jokes with FAxsY
fEss. Fanny having asserted in the Ledger
that "the men Of the present day are fast"
PsxsrIcx replies that " they must b fAst 10
catch the women"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

The inaax Of money for the liquidation Of
old debts, and for loaning at easy rates, oc-
casions the decline above noted. Every
thing indicates financial revival land
warrant. have experienced a sensible depre-
citation during the pendency Of Crows Free
Homestead Bill in Congress. They are not
ouoted at all in the New York market A
decline OF about three cents per acre has
been the result here, which will fix the scale
OF prices a. follows
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-17

The Hcas then proceeded to consider the
Nebraska contested seat, but wi,hou, con.
Gliding adjourned.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-05

AarMrs. Vanderbilt, 80. Is5 Suffolk street,
says Of DIR. MLane's Celebrated Liver Pills:
Being unwe and knowing whether proceeded rem
arrangement Of the liver merely Mysteries persuaded
pared by Fleming Bro Ptsbrg and before had used them
ALL entirely relieved enjoying perfect health,
and cherfuy recommend Dr. Manes Celebrated Liver Pills
to all similarly afflicted.
New York. March Is, 1852"
Purchasers will be careful ask for DR.. MLANEs GEL
EBRATED LIVER PILLS, manufactured by FLEMING
BROS Of Pittsburg Pa All other Vermifuges in COMPARE
worthless Dr. MLane's genuine yermuge also his
celebrated Liver Pills. be had at all drug
stores None genuine without the signature of FLEMING
street, New Orleans, Wholesale Agents for the South
my2 2p6t&W
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-05
The Truth from, Headquarters.

Dr. Bartlett eminent medical author says the general
dence which has hereof and art OF
edcne, hiss within the years violently shaken
and disturbed and is greatly essened impaired The
hold which medicine has long had upon the public mind
loo sened and there wide spread scepcism power
Of curing diseases Whence this wide spread sceptcismY
1t the legitimate fruit of cessaut failures As ing
has given currency prestige and value RAILWAYS
ED1ES so have long series of bunders
reputation Of the soaled Science We by all the
rules Of the Scence ought to recover regular
treatment and others who by according medical
dirta ought to die under the RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF, REGULATORS AND REsoLvENT,
people die of evers pneumonia area cholera sentcy
bronchitis erypela liver disease etc. etc. under the doc.
tors hands, and the above named medicines fail to cure
parallel the public would indeed unwse 10 hesitate
which of the two to chooFe."
{. F1r sale in New Orleans, wholesale and retail by
]. WRIGHT & CO.,
Nos. q and Isl Chartres street
my 2pet<W General Agents.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-05
Cdrondeief Hotel.

AT THE LAKE TERMINUS OF THE OLD BAYOU
81. JOHN.
The undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the
public generally that he has opened the above named Hotel
where he will be prepared supply such as may honor him
with their patronage with the very of every thing In his
line that the markets will Afford and which will be SERVED in
superior style.
B. MOREAU.
A- Attached to The establishment will be found superior
BATH HOUSES al, on,,,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-05

The undersigned Foreman Of Fire Company No 20 being
upon takes pleasure in stating that the of the
fre the of Gavr and Tchouptouas Streets on the
mdrnng Of tie 10Th n thereof of the House
THO flames and that the adjoining premises similarly situated
took FIRE and required the utmost exerons the remen to
save the property He gives this his humble testimony In
favor the Southern Fire Proof Roofing ompsnv KNOWN.
tha' the roof which look fire the test Of what
is claimed for it.
Al 2pf JAMES pEa1s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-05
The Indian Islands

sUMATRA, BORNEo, JAVA, CELEBEs, Ere.
CAPT. WALTER M. GIBSON'S
LECTURES
BEFORE THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIA-
TON OF NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Correspondence. 5.-.
Capt WALTER NJ. GIBSON:
Dear Sir-Avang ourselves Of your visit to city,
community Of Lectures embracing the highly impor
tant and exceedingly interesting intelligence person
ally acquired the social condition. language
religion Of the inhabitants Of the Islands of Suma Borneo
java Cebe with the natural Of the Islands
the Indian Ocean, such ether facts experience
that gion in presenting popular
audience
We beg favorable reply having the time place your
selection. On behalf Of the Association:
W. c. RAYMOND
HORACE GATHER,
0. G. JONES,
j. @. LOTHRoP,
II. s. FORWARD,
New Orleans May 5, 1859.
ST. CHARLES HoTEL, May 8, 1859,
Gentlemen- will be source Of pride and qualification
discuss before New Orleans the auspices
of Association subject with which much
and long identified: therefore yield ready compliance
with the cordial h note of this date agree
deliver more Addresses in ARMORY HALL, on mex
THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, in relation to the
East Indian Archipelago.
lam yours, very faithfully,
WALTER NJ. GIBSON.
Aesss W. G. Raymond and others Of Young Mems
Association my4 2p3t