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DID dAIlOMMED BELIEVE IN HIM
era sa. it oc SELF. r2qs ~, s..s

However strange it may appear, the
heavenly origin of his revelations, OBJ.
tanned though they were from such
tallible and imperfect sources, appears
to have been believed by Moha,nmed
himself. 1t would be agains, the anal
ogy of his entire life to suppose a con
tinuing sense Of traud-a conscious.
ness that the whole was a fabrication
OF his own mind, an impious assump
ton OF the name Of the Almighty
Occasional doubts and misgivings, es.
peclally when he first submitted to
! jewish prompting, there may have
been, but process similar to that bv
which he first assured himself of his
own inspiration would quickly put
them to flight. The absence Of spirit.
ual light and of opportunities for obtain
ing it, which excused this marvellous
selt-deception in the early prophetical
LITE OF Mahommcd, cannot be pleaded
tor his later years, Ignorance was no
onger then involuntary. The means of
reaching a truer knowledge lay plenti.
fully within reach. ~
But they were not needed or rather
deliberately rejected, becaus position
had already been taken up from which
there cod be no reccding without dis
credit and inconsistency. The living
inspiration of God vouchsafed to him
self was surely better and more safe
than the recorded rcve4ation Of former
prophets it was, at any rate, incom-
parably more authoritative than the
doctrines deduced from
them by their erring adherents. Thus
did ignorance become wilful. Light
was at hand but Mahommed preferred
darkness. He chose to walk Sin the
glimmerings Of his own fire, and in
the sparks which he had kindled."-
Muir's Life Of Mahonsuaed. a.e 81.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

WEIGHTS AND MEAsuREs.-The fol
lowing table Of the number Of pound.
to the bushel, may be of interest t
farmers and dealers:
Of wheat, sixty pounds.
Of shelled corn, fifty-six pounds.
Of corn in the cob, seventy pounds.
OF rye, tifty-six pounds.
OF oats, thirty five pounds.
Of barley, forty-eight pounds.
Of potatoes, sixty pounds.
Of beans, sixty pounds.
Of bran, twenty pounds. a
Of clover seed, sixty pounds.
a. timothy seed, forty-five pounds.
OF fax seed, fifty-eight pounds.
!. Of hemp seed, fifty -four pounds.
OF buckwheat, fifty-:wo pounds.
OF blue grass seed, fourteen pounds.
Of castor beans, forty.six pounds.
OF dried peaches, thirty-three lbs.
Of dried apples, twenty four pounds
Of onions, fifty seven pounds.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

4. II. CONNOLLY. M. D..
Tenders his professionalserviccs to the citi-
zens Of Red Wing and vicinity.
Orr1cE.-Corncr Of Bush and Plum street
up stairs.
ERENcEs,
Hon. z. K1DwELL, NJ. G., Fairmont, Va,
Hon. J. L. DAWSON, NJ. c., Brownsville Pa,
Prot. T. D. MCrTER, Philadelphia, Pa,
Dr.J. C. COoPER. I"
Rev. DR.. DRUxxoND. Mergantown, VA.
Drs. McLANE 81 BROCK. Morgan.own. Va,
DR.. \. II. CAMPBELL, Key West, Florida, .a
DR.. f. $. GAINES. Knoxville, Tennessee. .-.
Red Wing, May %, 1857. 44tf
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

A WoMAN's MODE OF E1Ecr1oy.
EER1NG.-Among the stories told Of
the oanvassing in Paris for the seat in
the French Academy, made vacant by
the death Of De Toqueville, is the fol-
lowing by the Boston TrQvelzer's cor
respondent: @,ao' rsros"ess er'xt-zglH
:. $ A lady, one of the most beautiful
women in Paris, warmly advocated
Father Lacordaire's claims to the va.
cant seat, intending her eloquence for
the ear Of an eminent member, Of the
Academy,'who happened to be in the
room. In conclusion, she directly an.
Pealed to him to give tn. fiiar his vote.
lie replied: "Gcorgiana, Duchess of
Devonshire, the most beautiful and
most intellectual woman Of her day.;
took a most active part in the canvass
for Charles James Fox. In her zeal
tor the eminent orator, she even went
so far as to solicit in person the votes
of the hu1nblest Germans. She was
of the greatest service to the Whip
party; her winning beauty, her rank.
and the splendor Of her cquipaze,
made her indeed an irresistible advo.
cate. In the height of the canvass
she appealed to butcher for his vote.
He said she might have it if she would
allow him to kiss her. She accepted
his terms. He kissed her. Is Fox got
his VOTE" The advocate Of Friar
Lacordaire understood the apologize,
and, holding out her cheek to the very
celebrated, but very ugly acamedian,
said: Take your price !" The bride
was instantly taken. Finally, the
Rev. Father secured his triumphant
1905
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

@ "A small boy was caught steal
ing dried berries, and was locked up
III dark closet by the grocer. The
boy commenced begging most pathet.
ically to be released, and after using
all the persuasion that HE young mind
could invent, he proposed, "Now, if
you'll let me out and send me for my
daddy, he'll pay you for them and
wallop me besides. The grocer man
could not withstand this appeal, and
released the urchin.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
A SLOW STEAMBOAT.

Sometime during the year ls-there
vas steamboat coming up the Mis-
sissippi on dark night, and the cap
tain, according to the time-honored
usage, was playing cards in the social
hall. The mate stepped in: Cap,
tain, out Of wood +; not enough left TO
make the water hot enough to shave
with : Ring the bell, show light,
and scare some up along the Shore"
replied the captain The mate went
out, and the captain went on with the
game. In few moments the mate
returned " found yard, sir" The
captain left the table and went out.
How do you sell your wood p shouted
he to the people at the yard. "Two
and a half Too much,'' said the
captain; however, I'll take 4 cord OF
two, and look farther" A couple of
cords were taken, the game was re-
sumed in the social hall, and tie boat
went Oh: HaT an hour elapsed, when
the mate again appeared: "Out of
wood sir" "Bell and hght-my
deal" The orders were obeyed, and
he mate again announced the wood
yard. The captain went out. "What
is the price of wood ?" Two and .
:half:'' Foo high ); but we'll take a:
couple Of cords tilt we can do: better"
As before, a couple of cords were ta.
ken in, and not twenty minutes elapsed
before the mate appeared. "Out of
wood, sir" Ring the bell and show
light" cts done, sir.'' Ia few
moments woodward was again rung,
up, and the steamer b went in:
"How do you sell your woods ssTwo
and haiti Two and q half he
darned - cried the captain. Well,
captain" answered the wood-m an,
" we will put it to you this time at two
and quarter. as this makes the third
night - ,.'' a. ''''
The captain had nothing to say, bus
took the WOOD and got quickly Off that
stiff current, which the boat was un-
able to stem. The B - was 90
50 solemnly slow, that the captain him
self used to say she must have been:
intended for a hearsc. She is the
steamboat which the newspapers once
said made the trip from New Orleans
to Louisville in six days aud-to,4r'
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

BRIDGING DEArH.---When engineers
would bridge a stream, they only car
~ over at first, a single thread !; with,
that they next stretch a wire across.
Then strand is added to strand, until
a foundation is laid for planks and
now the bold engineer finds safe foot.
way and walks from side to sidan So
God takes away from US some Golden:
threaded pleasure, and stretches it
hence into heaven. Then he takes =
child and then a, friend. Thus he
bridges death, and teaches the thoughts
Of the most timid to find their way,
hithcr and thithcr between the two
spheres. 1850
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
SARATOG I STYLES,

"Jenkins," correspondent Of tn.
Buffalo Republic is taking notes o
fashionable society At Saratoga. Hi
description of some ofthc Buffalo high
f:.lutins i so refreshing that we mus
present it to our readers---they ca,
here see the extreme of the folly which
some in the West only venture tt
touch the corners of: v...5 -
''1t is impossible to describe the ex
quisite scene as entered the immense
magnificent and illimitable drawing
room Of Congress Hail. Rapturous
forms foated around me in the MAJ,
dance. to lazy music. while voluptuous
swell in tight bodied coats hung
upon the celestial half:clothed forms
that mix,i!y flied the hall with lace
glanccs and perfumes. l have onl,
time to describe three or four of the
heavenly beings that reprpScnted-youi
city on this occasion. : = =: ~.
Miss G. then, OF Delaware street
was dressed in a profound maroon with
lace d@nglcs, a Chinese head dress and
high-heeled slippers with pink culmina.
tions. She had IN enticing swing OF
her drapery that captivatcd the entire
male assemblage, and created envy
among the angels present. Her sis.
ter was dressed in blue turban and
marabout feathers, her face exquisitely
painted with lilly white and carnine;
the very rosiness ofhealth and anima
ton. She had a very low necked dress
and bare arms, with a little isthmus OF
lace strap on each shoulder to give the
appearance of connection. The ladies
present stated very plainly that shcsdid
not have clothes enough to round,
while the gentlemen one and all de.
clared that they did not see that she
was 'over-dressed' in the least, and SO
far as they could see, they were per-
fectly satisfied with her ap pearance.
Mrs. D., of Main street, was gor.
geously dressed in straw colored foun-
ces, Topped with rosettes Of velveteen
and with cores set in by particular re.
quest. Her lemon colored bertha ex.
cited jealons rage, so beautiful and
costly was it,, and her bay cotored
gloves fitted f:aultlessly. She was too
sweet to live. 20, JenkiusD aa
Miss ", of Washington street wore
a dress Of green silk over blue and
white and carleton, so arranged as 10
be invisible except when exhibited.
Her corsage was trimmed with grena-
dine Pnffings, expanded around the
neck, in tho form of a Queen Elizabeth
ruff, and dropping gracefully to her
heels, where it lay in delicious lac
puddles. She was the charming epito-
me of all that is delicious and warm
in woman Jenkins, JedkinsD
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
UNION SENTIMENT IN IOWA.

ONAON SGN AVA CN An 1O"A.
The Hon. Thomas DRUMxoND is q
Republican Senator from Benton coun
ty.
When the Copp1c resolutions was up
in the Senate, he used the following
language to express his patriotism:
"When heard ofthe requisition for
Barclay Coppic, I did say hoped
they never would get him, and that
willingly and gladly would subscribe
i've dollars to pay q messenger to warn
Coppic Of his danger. As to John
Brown, he was one Of Gods noblemen,
and his memory would shine in our
history when that of certain Demo
cratic Presidents and Ex-Presidents,
who had made him what he was, would
have pcrished!''
''On Saturday, in the House, call
was made for the Personal Liberty
bill, in support Of which DR.. Witter, a
grey-haired Republican Representative
from Linn county, expressed, as his
opinion, "that the Constitution was
constantly held by Democrats as a bat.
tering ram, but for his part he didn't
regard it: He would pass a Liberty
bill in spite of the Constitution and the
Supreme Court, and no twolegged
bloodhound should, if he could pre-
vent it, take fugitive slave from
Iowa." ......
Judge Claggett moved to refer the
petition for liberty bill to a commit
tee, instructing them to report adverse
ly, which was voted down by vote
OLA to 80. This is what constitutes
Union sentiment in Iowa, according
to the Republican party.-Des Moins
Gazette.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

WEBsrER's E1oouENcE.-ss The
American Colonies raised their voice
and flag against a power to which, tor
purposes Of forei gn conquest and sub
jugation, Rome, in the height Of her
glory, is not to be compared pow
er who has dotted over the whole sur
face Of the globe with her possessions
and military posts; whose morning
drum beat, following the sun and keep.
ing company with the hours, circles
the earth daily with one continuous
and unbroken strain Of the martial
airs of England"
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
THE PAST AND PRESENT AGES.

There are much sadder ages than
the early ones-not sadder, in a noble
and deep way, but in q dim wearied
way-the way of e,s,aui, and jaded in.
tellect and Observation-Disclosures Of soul
and body. The middle ages had their
wars and agonies, but also intense de-
lights. Their gold was dashed with
blood, but ours is sprinkled with dust.
Their life was interviewer with white
and purple, ours is one seamless stuff
Of brown--not that we are without ap-
parent festivity, but festivity which
is more or less forced, mistaken,
incomplete-not of the
heart. How wonderfully since Shaks-
pere's time, have we lost the power Of
at bad jests! The very fin.
ish of our wit bellies our gaiety.
The profoundest reason, Of this
darkness of heart, is, l believe, our
want of faith. There never yet was
generation of men, savage or civilized
who, taken as q body, 80 woefnlly full
filled the words, having no hope and
without God in the world,'' as the
present civilized European race. A
red Indian or Otaheitan savage ha.
more sense of q divine existence round
him, or Government over him, than
the plurality Of refined Lopdoners and
Parisians and those among US who
may in some sense be said TO believe
are divided into two broad classes
Romanist and ulitan-who but to-
the interference Of the unbelieving por
tons Of society, would either Of them
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
RULES FOR HEALTH,

Never go to bed with your feet
sticking out Of the window, particu.
larry when it is raining or freezing.
More than three pigs feet and halt
a mince pie, eaten at midnight, will
not generally cause the consumer to
dream Of houris, paradises, accommo-
dating bakers, and other good things.
At least, they are not apt to do so.
Never stand in the rain barrel all
night: 1t checks perspiration and
spoils the rain water for washing pur.
poses. " "t.a..
Never spank your children with a
hand saw, or box their ears with the
sharp edge Of Ratchet. It is apt to
affect the brain. ...,...
To enlarge the muscles of the arms
and legs, climbing up and down the
chimney Especially if the house is a
four storied one) three or four times
before breakfast, is cheap exercise
and gives voracious appetite. NIL
Ear ache in children is a common
and vexatious complaint. To cure it
at once, bore a hole in the tympanum
with gimblet, and pour in oil and
things. If the child keeps on crying,
bore it all the way through to the 9TH
er car. .-....- .-... s
Corns may be easily cured. The
most torturing corn can be at once ex-
tirpated as follows: Take a sharp
knife, and find the joint of the toe
whereon the corn resides, insert the
knife in the calculations, pry off the
toe, and throw it away. 1t will never
return again, unless your dog brings i,
back in his mouth. Patent applied
for.)
The habit of drinking can be cured
by giving the drinkers all they want
to drink, all the time. We know of
two in our own experience who were
cured in three weeks. One jumped
out of a window of a four story house,
and ran curbstone into his head !;
the other didn't get up one morning,
and has now 4 universal curb stone
growing out Of his head in the grave
yard.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

= The widow of a musician had in
scribed on his monument, HE is gone
where only his music can be excelled.'
The widow of pyrotechnial saw it,
ard had inscribed on her husbands
tombstone, she is gone where only
his 6re-,oorks can be excelled.' III.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
HOTE L s..
nETROPOLGTAN HOTEI

l.evee street, Immediately opposite the Steam
boat Landing, Red Wing, Minnesota,
"A. & E. L. TEELE, PRopR1EroRs
'INillS new, spacious and commodious house
is now open for the reception Of guests
1t has been constructed under the immediate
supervision Of the proprrietors. and nothing has
been omitted to insure the comfort and conven-
ience Of those who may favor them with thci,
patronage. The numerous rooms are Ill well
lighted. ventilated and furnished in asuperior
manner. In connection with tho house is q
good and commodiOus stable.
Red Wing, March 1855. s3tf
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
<fOODHUE HOUSE.

~ L. F. HENURlCKSON, PrOprletOI.
This new and commodicus House is situated
on Plum street, Red Wing. 1t has been built
and furnished under the special supervision Of
the proprietor, all the rooms are we'll lighted
ventilated and furnished and all persons wish
ing to get the worth of their money are res
pectfully invited to give HIM call, and no
pains will be spared to make comfortable all
those who may favor him with their patronage.
In connection with the House is good stable.
a:d we'll ofwater. Ostlcr always IN attendance
January 2nl, 1850. -... l79tf.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

~ A young lady of more beauty
than sense, more accomplished than
learned, more charms of person than
grace of mind, more admirers than
friends, more foo's than wise men for
attendsDts-is cequette.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

Santa Anna is said to be secret
ly cooperating with the church party
il Mexico against Juarez, and to have
fitted out couple of steamers with
which to attack the latter at Vera
Cruz.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28

1850. RED WING 1859.
STEAM PLAN MING MS ILL.
SASH, DOOR AND BLIND FACTORY
Zone Block above Freeborn's Saw MILL
WE SHALL BE PREPARED TO FUR
W nish ut all times, any thing in the above
line Of business, and shall keep OH hand al
kinds Of planned and match. { 1t Der, Mould
in9s etc. .t.- -..| b.. 5'.'..s..> 2-.f
ORDERS promptly attended to, which may al
80 be left with Brown Il Bctcher.
Produce Of all kinds taken in exchange for
work. ~ n. COGEL e. BETCHEk.-uy1
Ked Wing, April 49, 1859. 142-1y
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
HACK HOUSE.

MRS. MARY FLING, Proprictress.
This popular House is now open for the re-
ception Of borders. '9'7. ',-!
Board by the day or week furnished on the
most reasonable terms. ,r'3... j.. nu.. u.s. Ill
January :. 1860. ... t79-tf.
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RED WING HOUSE.

JACOB BENNETT, Proprietor.
RED WING, MINNESOTA.
.BConnected with the House il q large and
convenient Stable. Stages leave daily for the
interior. Teams and Carriages on hand to
convey Passengers to any part Of the country.
April "a, 1858. ..!...- 9O-tf
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
FEVER.

A cup Of water, Nora, ..
: What! do you call this cool?
1t is like they were used to give Us
In summer days At school .- -
Well, well. good soul-no matter
i It is all the same to me.
Raise the window, just . little .....
can hardly breathe, you see.
! 1t is the waltz Of Weber
i That the musicians play
For fairest feet to dance to,
Over the way. ...
You need not light the candle. ..
But draw the stand to me, so ..
That l can easily reach it.
No-the fire is not too low.
All I cannot eat Tomorrow
If the Doctor thinks it best,
Must you leave me now? Good night, th.r
Oh, thai my brain could rest
1t is still the waltz of Weber
That the musicians play,
For merriest hearts to dance to
Over the way.
How strange are the shadows, fitting
Around on the dusky wall
But The fire in my heart grows stranger
And ghostlier than them all.
Is that the town clock striking
think that it is tonight
My fever will reach its crisis -
There are long hours yet till light.
Delicate. cooling ices,
Are plenty this night in May,
For little red lips to toy with,
Over the way.
wonder if she loves mo
In her pride, and so poor?
Yet l pour my life out for her.
Was that step at the door :?
1t is only the night wind rising
With the waning moon. All me!
I wish / could see it g'imner
Through tho dear old locust tree!
Dropped are the shadowy eyelids:
And low are the words they say.
As the whispering walters pass them
Over tn: way.
Mother. at home, come, bless me !
Can you sleep when your boy in pain
Longs so for the touch of your fingers
To cool his feverish brain +?
Sing me to rest with tie triurmur
Of your hymn, with its holy tune
In my broken dreams heard it. .
ThrouS II the long, long afternoon.
Again that waltz Of Weber
Sets heart and feet to play.
Whirling. thrilling and throbbins
Over the way. ..... f.
| cannot hear much longer
I have great, grea, work to do.
Wealth must win for the dear ones;
Fame-How wish knew!
Perhaps, perhaps, she will love me,
If she could but see the star
That will one day shine above me-!
All, me It's SO very far!
The soft, white check is flushing;
Is it often so hit in may?
Talk they only party gossip
Over tho way.
Quiet and gray was the cleaning
That frightened upon the wall
For the merciful day was breaking,
And the birds began to call.
But face was changed in the shadows
OF the early, lonesome dawn
Ind pulse had ceased its throbbing,
And the fever al was gone.
But hushed MAS the waltz of Weber
And weary that dawn in May,
The hearts and feet that danced 80
Over the wav.
Red Wing sentinel. [volume] (Red Wing, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1861, 1860-03-28
CHILLSON HOUSE.
CORNER OF BROAD AND THIRD STREETS.
A. B. MILLER, Proprietor.

THIS new Hotel is now open for the reception
L of the travelling public, where they will
ind the best Of accommodations. There is
,ood sta bio attached. Passengers and Bag
rage conveyed to and from the Boats free Of
charge. ..,. .. ...... ..... 17l-iy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-24
LOCAL ITE.MS.

TIE PoET OF ALExASDRIA.-The number
of vessels arriving at this port during the
past six months, exhibits an increase over
the six months of any previous year in our
municipal history, and adds another to the
many evidences which prove the continuing
prosperity of our good old town. We COM
pile the statement from the daily reports
which the Gazette has furnish the public,
during the six months ending with June
D.l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-24
TAKE NOTICE.

gsSg~ TO OWNERS OF DOGS. Eu
A LII PERSONS owning DOGS, of which they
n may consider of any value, are hereby
quired to confne and secure the same for ninety
days, from and after the 18th instant.
And the Police Constables are Ordered to kill
by shooting all ami nals Of the DOG kind, running
at large within the limits of this Corporation-the
city being swarmed with worthless ours, without
owners. Given under my hand ut the Mayors
office, the 10th day of July, 1860.
iy IG-d1Ot GSent.l W. B. PRICE, Mayor.