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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20
Mail Carriers in the Nor.,, west.

During the winter months, while all lake
and river travel ure suspended, the U. s.
Mail is carried by Indians and half. breeds
between Detroit, Mich, and the Lake Su.
perior towns. The Detroit Free Press says:
The labors of these men are Of the severest
character. Over the ice and SHOWS, through
swomps and tangled forest trails, they wend
their way; sometimes packing the mail, with
the provisions for their trip, or, as they style
it, voyage, upon their back-ut others, driv-
ing it before them on sleds drawn by trained
dogs. In this way they traverse the coun'
try for hundreds of miles through the frosts
and storms of winter, sleeping where night
finds them, and deeming themselves fortun.
ate ii they can make their beds in the bo-
som Of deep snow bank. Their life is GER
tainly one of great hardship, yet it would be
diIicllt to make them regard it in any suct
| light. 1t is said that they can accomplish
! almost incredible distances in q singl day
upon their snow shoes. 47.a.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20
Quick work.

At a Turner's ball at Madison, Wis, o
young Norwegian met girl Of the same ma.
tivity for the first time, both fell desperately
in love at first sight--held brief consul
tation-sallied forth and hunted a squire -
became one-returned-dance their socks
off--re,ired-woke up in the morning de-
ligh!ed-put their necks patiently into the
matrimonial yoke and are now tugeing to-
gether on the uphill of life. Sensible
young Norwegians! Saved all the time,
money, and taliow candles usually spent in
ccurting, besides vast amodnt Of bubbef.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20
MAN and his Conditions.

In MacculloCh's letter to Sir Waiter
Scott is the following: What a piece OF
work is mani He certainly is, master Shaks.
peare. Because his pulse takes . fancy, to
beat 50 instead Of 70, he is unable. in twelve
hours, to sit up in his bed; and, when he
gets ou, OF it at length to enjoy the fresh
air, must hold fast BY the wall he could
have jumped over few days before. II the
pulse continues rebellous, the carpenter
comes and nails him up in a box, and all his
!. E.halt. t.tinshed schemes are at an end. Some
one says, that il watchmaksr'a produc-
tions did not 60 better, he would get very
little work." fjE a "
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

she q ult spend half Of her time gossippins
around among The idle,or well'tO-do ladies
of the copgregation-tske part in their sew
ing circles, and attend ell their various
mestings for good or doubtful purposes
Now all this 10 wrong; and II you are moi
satisfied with my husband, because Twill not
estimate so bad an example, you must give
him notice accordingly; or If you think my
services absolutely essential TO the prosperi-
ty OF the church, JUST state the amount oil
salary you can afford to give, and If, for the
sum- can procure person 10 every way
as competent as myself to assume the charge
Of my children and household, will take
into serious consideration your proposition
| Beyond this, ladies', | can promise moth.
ing" .....
is"Thank you again, my dear madam" said
I, with warmth that expressed my real
feelings, "for giving this matter its right So
luton You have spoken out like true,
independent woman, as you are, and will
see that your views are correctly reported.
Consider mo as your friend ~
She turned upon me grateful look, and,
as she did SO, could see that my earnes,
words had brought dim moisture to her
eyes. .......... ....--.
u could WISH" she answered, in lower
voice, "to number you oil as my friends
have come among you as stranger, seek
ing no pre-. eminence, but only desiring to dc
my duty as woman, side by side with othel
women. The fact that my husband is yonl
minister gives me of righrno position anon!
, you, aud gives you no right to demand o
me any public service. II my husband fail
in his duty, udmonish him; but in the nam
: OF Justice and humanity, do not establish
F. any supervision over me. Let my privat
= life be as sacred from intrusion as that Q
Z! any other woman. This have right t
demand, and will be satisfied with nolhin
}. less"
n Slenced, il not convinced, wGs Miss Pho
:. her committee of remonstrance aud accust
o ton, their colors trailing upon the ground.
n lost no time in giving my history OF thu il
e tervew; repeating almost word for word II
q clear, strong language Of Mrs. Newton, th'
e she might have tho full benefit of her ow
u statement OF the case. And an happy
ID say that there was common scnse euoug
aud right feeling enough in the parish of S
IL Charity to do her ample justice. Her hu
band is still our minister, active, useful, al
beloved; but us no salary has yet been s.
e apart for wife, she has not assumed any d
le ties in the congregations and from prese
'g appearances. think Ms no intention of d
e, ing SO. But as a wife and mother her life
ed beautiful; and her example of far more be
d. eft to the people under her husbands cs
than all her more public acts could be b
~ she entered upon every duty that was so &c
" erous!y assigned to her. .... ...-......
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

erSpurgeon, the great preacher seems
to attract attention by his absurdlties and
butFooneries, more thanaby his theology. =
Upon one occasion he told the assembied
multitude that the "wuy to heil-was smooth
snd easy, like this,' said he, ,undshe stfaight-
way opened the pulpit door. put his icSt
over the banistef, and slid down, a. you have
often seen lntle boys do. He then stopped
for a moment, and said, "isht the way 70
Heaven is hard. like this, and pulled him-
self up again. which was very difficult; bpt
the congregation received this practical
Illustration with great applause.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

nArAn eminent lawyer went into the shop
Of clothier, in Boston, who was in partner
chip with his brolher.in-law, and inquired
for some waistcoats. A number Of elegant
patterns were thrown on the counter. The
lawyer pleasantly observed that he shoule
like to take one Of them if he would take hi
pay in law. "You may take one il yor
please" replied the clothier, "nnd pay my
trothsr .in.ld,O."
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20
9ottitals
IEra \ i,a po Ron Reeserasr,l
The shadow OF Death.

ID rH....s.-fa-.
How can tho day took glad with all itsshinihg
SKI - To eyes grOwR dim with tsSr.f
How can the souI give up, Without repiniug,
t5i l1dT Tho gsrnod hopes Of yespf
Throush tho long hours our sorrow walks beside US
n9 - And never lets Us go; ,.-..
Where is the sOcreL shsds In which to hidO s''
.s7sss szAud o. The toach of~osf
while hu;y lrs i,srs an. with do and hustle,
s.sas 5; We ali tho autumn day
Kecp muslnE still how liSh. tie dead leaves rustic
- '''' Above the eberished clay.
,And when the night counts o'sr her starry number
~ r.. Sleep visits not the door;
We wake to ,hinE Of eyes scaled fast with slumoer,
Till night shall be no moro.
5pfVoiccs that we now hear bat In recollection,
~ 't Ltjs once 50 warm with love,
Ears that until tbs morn ofrssurrortion
Nor speech nor sound may move.
Thus the low sense elings with its constant weeping
Clings eager in Its pain,
To the low spot where Its beloved lies sleeping,
gsAnd dUad itsjoys rsG.aIn.
But when the soul can break tho heavy feDer
f. That binds it to the earth,
II views With faith triumphant, vision better,
N The countrY ofits birth. ..
In thatbhght realm, baptized with life immortal,
The absent ones appear;
Th,ir songs fam ech,ed from tho heavenly portal,
Half drsadh vc that We hear.
From day TO daS, the light OF hcavon 10 clearer,
~ Aud hopo more patient grows,
IL .ko,a faaNI
Unto the Journey's close.
Unto that homS *here ioTing, Waits 10. greet Us
Full many On angel fair;
Oh, shah We, wondering, as Its glorcs meet US
FeoI ourssxos strangers theref E
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

GA gentleman met half.wi,ted lad in
the road, and placing in one Of his hands
,sixpence and penny, asked him which Of
the two he would choose. The lad replied
that "he wouldn't be greedy; he'd take the
smallest" '.'- HI f.,,,. sa4
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

6rIs b ssid that the eagle dkaA con.
tempt for aIl other bride. (" The cwl, how.
ever, 10 more contemptuous still; Be boots
at everything.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

6TEvery man must IN Q measure be
alone ID the world. No heart was ever
cast in the same mould as that which We
bear within us. ,.,...5 .t4s,Y
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

or The fact that mans worlds ct die
count Il no iadics,ion thss HE: note ell bt
discounted. 's7~~'n - = .'t' II
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-20

N.rWhy is a retired carpenter HkS I lee
turer. Because be is an ex-planer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
pt',tistrp.
DIR. COWAN.
DENTIST.

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens cfkI
IL Cecil county that after absence oflIfm
10 years he has again located in ELK ron where
he hopes to receive liberal patronage
He is thoroughly conversant with the various
methods of inserting ARTIFICIAL TEETH, and
uses in their construction Gold and Silver only.
metals which. after 20 years experience, he has
found more durabl e than any Others lie inserted
sets of teeth for number of persons in this cou:",
sixteen gear, ago. inany of whom continue 10 We
them with the greatest satisf elton
lie EXTRACTS TEETH WITHOUT PAIN ny ~
use of Choroform His experience in he use IF
this and other ANAsTHErIc gents warrants him
i'll saying no unpleasant consequences can rcsul
from their judicous administration Ills me hod
OF extracting teeth dilre from he usu., practice ,
his instruments being 81 constructcl us 70 dispense
with the necessity of scoring the gum-. all opera
tion often more paiufnl than EXTRACTING the roth
Although Dir. c. viii none bar the best
materials his charges will be very moderate per
haps more SO than has ever been charged for sub
stantal Dentistry in this or any other county. nrd
those who require the services of Dentist "o- =
do well to consult DIR. C. Mt his
ROOMS AT THE FOUNTAIN HorE
before they 60 elsewhere. lJuus 10, lss2-x
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Original lJortrn.
For The Cecil Wing.
WHAT WILL IT BRING.
RHYME FOR THE TIMES.

what will it bring?" is the question that greet,
Whenever fine proposition is made; Ius
"What is it worth, is the answer that meets u.s.
Here in worlds sixty bunAredth decade;
Hero ir old Times mighty march 10 perfection,
We are swoycl by the glitter and held by the
RING,
Our tclcgrnphs clink nni our railways nrc roaring
And STILL over ali of us, NJ amnon is king.
Mark you the track of our great politicians
Tell mo, what is it that gives them a name
What is the level by which from the hoyel
They leave us behind them aud mount into fame'
Gold is the lever by which they shoot upward,
While knavcs give direction and Folly has hold;
Thus by the charm and the forces of M.mmon
Arc the wonderful wheels of society rolled.
The age that We live in is crowded W it'll spirits
More than any that ever has risen before
There spirits of progress and spirits Of madness,
And ooi!strcken spirits in marvellous store;
There spirits that talk from the bar-loJms of
taverns,
And spirits that humble bad grammar and snrawl
From the heaven of fools through the brain of
Judge Edmonds;
Gut the spirit Of M;nlmon is greater than all.
Look around in the churches and tell mo who is it
That walks like potentae there in the IL isle
Who is the god to whom MOST offer homage,
On whom both the fair and the wrinklcl must
smile! preacher,
Men throng to the temples where Mammon is
lie holds DER the crowd Irresistible sway;
Where gold is dscreetly mixed up with religion,
We know that relisio is certain to PAY.
We must look fora preacher that's great in rcviyals,
Who can draw out the rabble and fill up the
pews, IpeopIe,
And lcngthcn the church roll with names of the
BE they pick-pockets nficls. Mornons or ) owa;
For the more the parakcrs the lighter the TAXISG,
And this is the way in which piety pays,
1t will bring on the day when all men shall be
neighbours
And the Lamb and the lion together shall Craze
o, Mammon is king, with his strong coadiulors,
Show, Buncombc and Demasogism the grand,
These are the good oats that make the MARE co,
The rulers and poets and priests of The land
So the world rolls through the cycles of N ammon
Asst rolls through the Zo|iac sht with its fires
Only give man goodly bank bills by the thousand.
And the churches cry God '" AMI dear woman
admires.
We have mountains that blaze in the gold Of the
sunset.
And emerald wales where the Pleasures alight
VIC have laws, creeds, societies." books by the
Million Lreviyals,
We have railroads, balloons, great Improvements.
And men that go off to teach heather the right
Bravely VIC spin down the grooves Of the Ages,
And the Past shouteth after with warning and
call oudeat
But " what will it bring ?" comes in accents the
And Momman is ruler and lord over all
T. H.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
The Iron Mountains of Missouri.

The State of Missouri is rich almost to a
fabulous amount in its iron ores. It's iron
mountains well named mountains will vet
prove mine Of wealth to the Mississippi ba-
sin. correspondent of the Toledo Blade,
who has just paid visit to the Pilot Knob,
one of the most remarkable of these iron de-
posits, gives some facts about it which will
interest some of our readers:
The hill is 500 feet high, and one mile in
circumference. The iron ledge crops out ev-
erywhere upon the sides. I.aborers are quar-
rying it in open daylight on the mountain
side, as you would quarry granite. 4rom the
inclination of the strata, and every external
indication. the hill or mountain seems to be
homogeneous Of solid iron ore 1t is what is
called micaceous oxyd of iron. It's relative
weight to pure iron is as 80 to 100. At the
furnaces it yields under very crude manage
ment 90 per cent. of pure non. 1t might
yield probably G5 per cent The indications
of iron at the Iron Mountains are equally mar
Vicious. Calcultions have been made of the
quantity of iron in those hills-mere approx
lmatlons of course which make it amount
to QUO ,OO0,0O0 tuns, quantity sufficient to
supply one hundred millions of people, with
twenty four pounds each, fer 500 years if it
was accessible to them all The iron is said
to be very malleable, and hence very desirable
for all those uses and purposes for which such
qualities are required. No large quantities
of the pig are now used at St. Louis, though
it can be transported cheaply by the Iron
Mountain Road, which connects the mines
with the city. The difficulty of obtaining an
abundance Of coal, at cheap rates enough end
free from sulphur, is said to be the present
difficulty in the way of making st. Louis a
great mart for iron manufactures even
greater than Pittsburg. The iron, when
cast into harness fixtures and ornamental
work, receives polish like Furnished silver.
Much of the silver plating on harness used in
our country is merely polished iron from the
Missouri Iron Mountains"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

RELIGION or COUNTRIES NEAR THE NORTH
PoLE.-In Nova Zembla las the Dutch who
travel there rclate) the inhabitants have no
regular prescribed religion but they worship
the sun as long as he is with them, and dur
ing his absence the moon aud the pole-star.-
To these they offer yearly sacrifices of deer,
which they burn except the head and feet
shey sacrifice also for their dead. The SAM
oides, who live little to The south of Nova
Iem5la, are great idolaors, and believers of
witchcralt. Each family has its own TEN
pie, priest and sacrifice; the priest is the
Oldest man in the family and his ornaments
are small ribs and teeth of fish and wild
beasts, VIII ich hang about him. On his head
he wears a white garland. Daring his otci
ating he howls, gradually increases in loud.
ness and liercencss of mannor, till at last he
appears like mailman, lie then, fails down
and initiates death for some time then, sud
denly starting up. he orders five derrs to be
sacrificed and after a few more disgusting
and srnseleSs actions the ceremony is ended.
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pasufrre otar.s.
EMPORIUM or ART.
Il. f. COOK,

Is. Il. COOK,
(LATE OF HARRISBURG PA.,)
HAS opened a GALLERY at ELKTON,
IL Nd, in The Cecil Democrat Building,
where he is prepared to execute
AMBROTYPES, PHOTOGRAPHS.
MELAINEOTYPES, CRAYONTYPES.
STEREOSCOPIC, &C, &C.,
In style superior to any heretofore pre-
sented to the citizens of Elkton. His claims
are founded upon several years experience
in one OF the best Galleries in Pennsylvania.
He feels confident Of giving satisfaction;
if entrusted with the patronage of the
public.
W-PlCTURES copied from Paintings,
Engravngs, and Statuary.
Instructions given in the Art on reasona-
bic terms.
Pictures taken in clear and cloudy weather.
Gallery open from s O'Clock A. N. to 6 Pm.
July 8, lSo9.-tf.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
TO HOUSEKEEPERS.
New Flour and Feed Dealer,

If you want your moneys worth call ON
JOHN H. MAHANEY.
IN ELKTON, on North Street, (between
the Jail and Smiths Hotel,) where the fol-
lowing articles can always be found Oh hand,
cheap for cash.
FLOUR AND FEED STUFF.
Extra White Wheat Flour, Superfne
do, Extra Red Wheat Flour, common do.
Middlings, White and Yellow Meal, White
and commo on Ship Stuff, Corn and Oats in the
dralh TAug. e, 1859.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

An AFRICAN METAPHOR. The Liberia
(Aflica) Star Of Liberty demolishes a cotem-
porary III the following vigorous style The
editor OF the llr,ald Is like a maddoned bull
-leck less fun ous. and desperate. Not even
is the family circle sacred, nor the grave free
from his pollution but with unballowcd
hands he has descended into the sanclty."
A mad bull descending with unhallowed hands
into the sancity Of the tomb to vent his
malice on the np'ng is decidedly rich. Shine
on, bright Star
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
1tlistr!Lollcolls.
The First LIMP 0G Sugar.
L H..


"There,' exclaimed Mrs. Niles, II never
will begin TO give another child lump Of
sugar at the table have been mortified
enough" The occasion Of this remark was
the call of the little two-ypar-old boy at the
tca-table for a lump of sugar from the BOWL
lie had very readily learned the shape md
use Of the sugar-bowl, and many time had
well nigh drowned the voices Of guests with
his loud cry fol lump. M.s. Niles could
withstand this very well when no company
was present but to have so small boy set
up his " ebcnezcr," and demand sugar in the
presence OF visitors, was quite mortifying..-
A refusal was sure TO be met by Slill more
impcrious demand, so that She had been
known to make COMPROMISE, as they say
at Washington, between her sense ofnght and
the lowei-law appeals Of the child. But a
bright thought evidently flashed on her mind
at the time referred to. She thought of the
first lump of sugar. and reasoned thus -
"lf had never given him lump from the
sugar-b bowl, the sight of it on the able would
not now Arrest his attention. 1t was the
beginning to give him the delicious sweet
that did the mischief. This was good reason
ing, and reached the true philosophy of the
matter. If mothers would not have their
little children moriity them ty outcres for
this, that, ard the other article upon the
table, Of which they are not allowed TO par
take freely, they must not begin to let them
taste.
We say, then. to parents, remember the
first lump of sugar Never begin to let your
children touch, taste, or handle what You do
not mean they may touch, taste, or handle,
as long as they live. 1t is the first lump that
introduces a child to the sugar bowl.
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New Cracker Bakery i'm EIkton.

MORRIS CUMMINGS takes this method
I'n of informing the public that he is now
prepared and is daily Baking Fresh Crackers
of all kinds, at his Bakery, in the Hollow, to
which he calls the attention Of the trade in
general.
Also, constantly on hand CAKES of all
Kinds. Particular attention paid to baking
cakes for parties, nc.
COnfectiOnerieS.
have just received from Philadelphia a
choice lot of Confectionerics, which will be
sold cheap for cash, wholesale and RETAIL
Thankful for past favors, l respectfully
solicit continuance of the same.
MORRIS CUMMINGS.
Ei"ton. June 10. 1853
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

VERY Coop. There is caricature private
~ circulating in Paris, representing the
Emperor Napoleon putting cat, dog
monkey, parrot, woman and serpent all
in one bag. The Emperor Francis Joseph
looks on in some surprise, and inquiries,
''Que taifeS rouS tar' AN Italian Con-
fodcration," replies Napoleon, = and you
will be so good as to put one of your arms
into it," VERY willingly replies tie
Austrian. armed with my 100000 claws"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
90 6uuseksepsrs.
FLOUR AND FEED!
IF YOU WANT YOUR MONEYS WORTH
CALL ON
WM. 7. GILES.

VIM. L. GILES.
TN the Hollow" nearly opposite the Howard
L House. ELKTON, Nd where the following
articles can always be found on hand. cheap fo1
CASH:
FLOUR and FEED STUFF.
Extra White Wheat Flour Extra Red Wheat Flour
Superfnc 50 % Common
MddIings Backwheat
White and Yellow Meal White Common Ship
Corn and Oats in the Grain. Stuff,
Corn and Wheat Bran, Corn and Oats Ground.
PROFESSIONS and VEGETABLES.
Fresh and Corned Beef, Pork Sausage, Shad,
Herring, &c Sweet Potatoes, Irish do, Beans,
Cabbage, Pumpkins, &c.
POULTRY md GAME,
Always on hand. in season. such as-Turkeys
Geese. Ducks, Chickens, Rubbits Squirrels
cartridges. &c.
10 Trade or highest cash price paid for all
articles in his line
Tho f*or of the public is respectfully solicited,
and will be thankfully received.
WM T. GILES.
r S.-All articles delivered ,<ithin the limits
OF the town. Elktor Dec IT, lS5S--tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

IVA new road is being opened from the
baptist Church Chester county, Pa, to
Newark, Del It is five miles ir length and
will cost about $4,000. A good deal Of blast
ing had to be done
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

J1Mr. Dougles has taken out copyright
for his Article on squatter sovereignty. May
be he had better take out a copyright
or patent right for squatter sovereignty
itself. We may also suggest to him the
wisdom of getting up patent packing
machine for packing the Charleston conven-
ton. -LouisrUe journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

POSTMASTER ARRESTED FOR EMBEzzLENENr
Philip Reed, Postmaster at Pooesville, Mary
land, has been arrested by the U, S. Marshal,
on the charge Of emb> zzling letters from the
mail. He was held in $1,000 bail 10 answer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17

GJ>fhe British army at present consists
of 246,4 men, of whom ll0,55l are
stationed abroad. This includes the whole
vailable force, militia, volunteers, rifle corps,
enrolled pensioners, &C., &c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-17
DRESS MAKING.
MISS KATE MIII.Ep

% ESPECTFULTY informs the LADIES
~ of Elkton and vicinity, that she is pre-
pared to make all kinds Of FANCY AND
PLAIN DRESSES, and do Fancy Sewing
generally she will also make Gentlemen's
Shirts; at the residence of her father, on
Main Street, Elkton. [April IS, 1859.