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The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
Shall We Meet Agafnl

The following is one of the most bril-
liant paragraphs ever written by the la
mented George D Prentice: The fat
of death memorable. There is no ap-
peal for relief from the great law which
dooms us to dust. We flourish and fade
as the leaves of the forest, end the flow
ers that bloom, wither and fade in a day
have no Trailer hold upon life than the
mightiest monarch that ever shook the
earth with his footsteps. Gen erations
OF men will appear and disappear as the
grass, and the multitude that throng the
world to-day will disappear as footsteps
on the shore. Men seldom think of the
great event of death until the shadow
fail across their own pathway, hiding
from their eyes the faces of loved ones
whose living smile was the sunligh of
fheir existence. Death is the antagon-
list of life, and the thought of the tomb
is the skeleton of all feasts. We do not
want to 60 through the dark valley, al
though the dark passage may lead to
paradise; we do not want to 60 down
into damp graves, even with princes
for bed-fellows. In the beautiful
drama of Zion" the hope of immortality,
80 eloquently uttered by the death-de-
voted Greek, finds deep response in
every thoughtful soul. When about to
yield his life sacrifice to fate, mis-
Clemanthe asks if they should meet
again, to which he responds: II have
asked that dreadful question of the hills
that look eternal-of the clear streams
that flow forever-of stars among whose
fields of azure my raised spirits have
walked in glory. All are dumb. But,
as gaze upon thy living face, l feel
that there is something in love that
mantles through its beauty that cannot
wholly perish. We shall meet again,
Clemanthe"
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
A Magnificent Newspaper.

This complimentary designation has
been fifty applied to the PHILADELPHIA
WEEKLY PRESS under its present able
management. With greatly strength
ened editorial staff, large corps OF
trained special correspondents and dis
tinguished occasional contributors, and
an unsurpassed mechanical equipment,
it may fairly claim to have distanced
all rivals in an enlarged field of use
fitness. In editorial discussion it
aims to be courteous as we'll as fearless
and independent in the collection of
news its enterprise is great in the
family departments nothing of interest
in the home circle is sighted in fc-
ton its standard is high, and the best
stories of foreign authors appear ex-
clusively in its columns by arrange
ment with the publishers there is
something in its pages every week to
interest all classes. We commend the
PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY PRESS to the
attention of all who are making up
their lists of newspapers and periodi-
Gals for the new year. 1t is neatly
printed newspaper of eight pages, and
is offered to clubs on particularly at
tractive terms. Send to the PRESS,
Philadelphia, for sample copy.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1881.
WHITTAKER'S LAST TRIAL.

The Whitaker court martial now
IN session in New York, is the court
OF last resort for this now celebrated
case. Whatever may be the finding
OF the court, there is no mistaking the
verdict OF the American people. That
Ibis trial, at present, excites little in
terest, is no matter of surprise. The
present trial is that of johnson G..
whitaker, person who in himself
IS OF little consequence, and for whom
the public have little concern.
In the former investigation the
Academy at West Point was on trial
and was found doubly and trebly
guilty OF all that was charged against
1t-gullty of grossly violating every
principle OF American justice and fair
play.
1t may be that Mr.. Whitaker tied
himself and mutilated his own ears
although to the average mind it seems
decidedly improbable, but whether
he did or not, the fact remains that
ne was denied almost every privilege
and every opportunity for improve
ment to which, as member of the
Academy, he was entitled, solely be-
cause he was tainted with African
blood.
Whitaker, whether innocent or
guilty, has done service to his race
and his country, for through him
have been exposed, and in a measure
redressed, few of the wrongs and
prosecutions to which nearly one
seventh of the most peaceable and
law-abiding citizens of the Republic
are, without reason, constantly sub
jected.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
How To Make Pencil Writing lnefface.
QhIo

1t is said that pencil drawings may be
rendered ineffaceable by this simple
process: Slightly warm a sheet of or
binary drawing paper; then place it
carefully on the surface of solution of
white resin in alcohol, leaving it there
long enough to become thoroughly
moistened. Afterward dry it in a cur
rent OF air. Paper prepared in this way
has very smooth surface. In order to
fix the drawing, the paper is to be
warmed for few minutes. This method
may prove useful for the preservation of
plans or designs, when the want of time
or any other cause will not allow OF the
draughtsman reproducing them in ink.
A simpler plan than the above however.
is to brush over the back of the paper
containing the charcoal or pencil sketch
weak solution of white shellac in
alcohol.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

SPEAKING of the crisis in England,
the New York Herald says "There
is danger, however, of provoking ac-
tive rebellion in Ireland. But the
government seems willing to face this
consequence. It seems to count upon
a pretty unanimous English support
for measures of extreme vigor, and if
the Irish should be precipitated into
resistance by force it probably ex-
poets to make short work against open
acts of violence. But unless Mr.. Par
nell loses his head he will adhere to
the policy of passive resistance, which
is safest for his followers and most
embarrassing to the government
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
Employment for all.

$1,000 made in 30 days. We want
every body to write to us for full par
ticulars of business in which money
can be made easily, honestly and rap
idly. We are selling Household
article that is needed by every family
in the world. The profits to agents
are from 100 to 500 per cent. Wheth-
er you want to engage In our bust
ness or not, we can impart valuable
information to you. Either ladies or
gentlemen can conduct the business
successfully. 1t will cost you only
one cent to write to u.s. Do not neg
lect this opportunity the business
is light and pleasant. Full particu-
lars Free Address
BUCKEYE M'F'G Co., Marion, Ohio.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

If the new President is inclined to
be frank and candid, he will tell Con-
gress and the country that, with all
our seeming greatness, we occupy a
contemplate position in the family
of nations that we have no pretence
to any power on the seas that we
have not fort, gun or a ship of
war that is of any more value than
the toy forts, guns and ships which
children play with Washington Post
(Dem.)
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

IHE repressive measures of the
English government, and it's positive
injustice to Parnen and Dillon, and
the rest of the Home Rulers, will only
tend to intensity and confirm the
Irish hatred of Great Britain, and to
retard the return of peace and pros
perity to the misgoverned "Gem of
the Sea-"
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

The Cabinet-makers are again talk
ing about fitting Superintendent of
the Census Walker into the Interior
Department, of which he is now a bu
reau head.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

GEN. GRANT is loved and honored
as the saviour of the Union by mil
lions and millions of American citi-
zens, and it would have been exceed
ingly appropriate for Southern party
opponents to vote him a competence
and honorable retirement from pub
lie life Ncksburg Herald (Dem.)
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

GATH says that Conkling will be
called as a witness in the Sprague di-
vorce proceedings, and will stand up
and swear, like the Prince of Wales,
that the "lady always had his COM
plete respect.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05
The Secretary Of the CHILEAN Lega-

The Secretary of the Chilian Lega-
ton says: eve are peaceful as a
State and quite commercial Demo
cratic, too, although in a different
sense from what you understand it to
be here. We have a great love for
Americans, and our public schools
are named after your eminent men
Webster, Greeley and Horace Mann.
Oh, yes, we like the United States.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

The Charleston IS. c. Neos says
that the Democrat who leaves party
and seeks negro votes is treated as an
enemy of the State.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

SoME of the friends of Stanley Mat
thews say that he is not brother-in-
law of the President, but only of the
wife of the President, and that, there
fore, all criticism is groundless.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-05

THE Meridian (Miss.) Mercury be-
heves the negro blight and curse
to the South, and wants the exodus
to hurry up and begin again
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
False Justice.

A few evenings ago in Weston a
young man entered a saloon and
purchased ali the liquor he wanted,
the owner putting the money in
his till. Soon the bad in the young
man began to show itself, and he
was disposed to liberties with his
highness who presided over this in
stitution of the State. Foolish
young man to think of such thing.
1t only required moment to push
him out on the street and only a few
moments more for the saloon keeper
to beat him into Jelly, while a
number Of brutal men looked on
and smiled. Then in order that the
dignity of the State might be main
tanned, the town Constable hurried
the young man to Jail. The soloon
keeper returned to his bar to sell
more fights to other young men who
should come along,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Items and Ideas.

General Grant might be made
Grand High Keeper of the Obelisk,
at salary of $4,000 a year The
Obelisk can stand the weather till
1884. Courier Journal.
DR.. J. L. M. Curry has been elect
ed to succeed Dr. Sears, as agent of
the Peabody Fund, at salary of
$1,000 year.
The Religious Herald says: A
farmer in West Va, raised 1000
bushels of White Burley tobacco ON
four and half acres of land.
Eggs sold as high as IS cents per
dozen in New York city, during the
last cold snap-a price not calcula-
ted to render lovers Of hen-fruit egg
static
An old maid died recently in
Richmond, Va, at the age of ninety
three years. Now who'll say wo-
man can't paddle her own life-boat
successfully ?
Our Legislature is after the dogs,
and the dogs are after our sheep.
The dogs have heretofore always
come in ahead, but they're at last
beginning to have it nip and tuck.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Items and Observations by Alpha.
Grafton.
FEB. IS, 1881.


This town has over 1000 people
and is well supplied with churches,
presided over by able ministers.
There are no licensed saloons in the
place and but little drunkenness, as
a rule, yet the moral sentiment of
the city is not as emphatic as it
should be. Drug stores sell liquor
as a beverage and men get drunk.
The religious people should see to
it that the law is respected. The
B. & O Rail Road Company is prac-
tically better Temperance REFORM
er than the temperance people
themselves. Men in its service
must abstain from drink. Some of
the churches here would do well to
apply this rule to some of their
members. Every church should
eXcommunicate the demiiohn.
This John has never been convert
ed and never will be.
There is quite a widespread in
terest among the people on the sub
ject of the Constitutional Amend
ment | have not heard one word
of opposition to it, but much in its
favor
Irondale is little village about
ten miles from Gfhfton, the popula-
ton being made up almost entirely
of miners and iron makers.
A short time ago there was ball
in this place which was presided
over by King Alcohol. The fiddler
was treated badly by one of the
dancers who seized the fiddle and
broke itover the owners head. The
same man threw a lighted torch in
to the house among the women and
children. He then visited another
house and threw bottle of whisky
through the window followed by
stones. 1t was an exciting time.
A wild bullet loose would not have
caused greater CONSERVATION. No
wonder the people are demanding
the suppression of a traffic that leads
to such violence. | have not heard
who gathered up the fragments of
that ball
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
The Prohibition PetitiOns.-HOw
they were received by the peO-
pie.

To show how the people through.
out the State, received and second
ed the movement for prohibition OF
the traffic, we give below some let
tiers and extracts from others. The
Temperance Convention was held
in this city, Dec. 18th and 18th, and
set the ball in motion.-The State
Executive Committe appointed by
the Convention organized, and en-
tered heatily upon their work About
the last of December, they sent out
printed petitions for signatures, to
the friends of the Temperance cause
in all parts Of the State, asking them
to return the petitions to the Com
mittee not later than Jan. 10th, so
that they might be presented to the
Legislature early in it's session. The
time was entirely too limited, many
of the blanks hardly reaching their
destination before the time fixed for
their return. The fault lies in the
good people Of the State not moving
earlier, in this matter of such vital
interest to the future -four State.
AS it was, the wide-awake friends
of humanity in the different com
munities went to work with a will,
and soon the petitions came pouring
back through the mails, well filled
with names Of earnest, honest petit
TONERS.
The complaint of lack Of time,
was general in the letters from all
parts of the State, but they all show
general interest and enthusiasm, in
favor of the prayed-for amendment,
that rejoiced the hearts Of the Com
mittee, and confirmed their faith in
the earl y redemption of our young
mountain State from the curse Of le-
galized sin and debauchery.
AS representing the many letters
received, we select the following:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

To MODERATE DRINKERs.-Rev.
DR.. Newell, of New York, says 4
know of father in this city who
had eight sons. He said to them
Drink moderately, my sons, and it
will be well with you in immoder-
ate drinking lies the danger. The
father lived a moderate drinker !;
but his sons became sots, and forty
of his descendants have found
drunkards' graves" Moderate
drinkers, sweeten your next glass
with that fact.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Mistakes of Temperance people.

There are two difficulties in the
way of the temperance reform.
The first is the unwillingness of
men to report violations of the law
to the proper authorities. Saloon
lists know that they are safe as mo- one
will report them. Men shrink from
the charge of being informers, and
would rather see the sons of their
neighbors, and in some cases their
own sons ruined by the saloon keep
er, than to prosecute the author Of
their miseries
Licencing a saloon seems to throw
a sacredness about it that must not
be disturbed.
The second is, the unwillingness
Of men to allow their names to be
used for city officers. Every time
reform demands any sacrifice need
ed to promote it, ersonal interests
and feelings must be put aside for
the general good. The saloon pow
er is unaccountable and far reach
ing. A whole community some
times will quail before a half dozen
liquor sellers, and this is a great
hindrance. A licence from any au-
tboritv cannot sanctitiy sin.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

RED SULPHUR SP&INGs, MONROE
Co.
Jan. 10.
d. D. Johnson &c,-I enclose pc
titions, &c. The movement takes
well with the people. About the
tenth man to whom I have present
ed the petition, has refused to sign
it. am ready to serve you in any
way | can, in furtherance of the
Temperance Cause.
Yours Truly,
S. P. CAMPBELL.
HUNTINGTON, Jan. Is.
Dear Bro-I send you my petit
ton &C. If the Legislature will
give US chance, we can carry the
Amendment handsomely.
Yours &c.
W. P. WALKER.
CRANEY, WYOMING Co,
Jan. II.
Dear Sir-The blanks came tome
the last of December,,w when | was, un-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

Dear Sir-The blanks came tome
the last of December,w I was,un-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

MADISON, BOONE Co.
Jan. 10, 1881.

Dear Sir-Not getting to the Of
fee on account of the ice, | did not
receive the blanks till the 4th of this
month. fl had time | could have
a dozen or more filled. send this
list from Washington District, 1
am satisfied two thirds of the peo-
pie would sign the petition if they
had the opportunity.
Yours Truly,
JACOB BALL.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
LANES BoTToM, WEBSTER Co,

TED. 7, IooI.
Mr.. Dave johnson, Chairman &c,
The Temperance petitions came
to me only a few days ago. | am can
wasting and will send as soon as fill
ed up. Our people here heartily en-
dorse the action of the Convention.
I believe that eight out of ten of our
men, and forty-nine out offifty of our
women will sign the petitions.
Please advise what to do if | am too
late with them.
Yours &c,
ADAM GIVEN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Yours &c,
ADAM GIVEN.
RALEIGH c.. H.

Enclosed please find petitions
from this section. More time would
have resulted in more signatures, as
nearly everybody applied to, sign
ed.
Truly Yours,
r. r. SADDLER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

able to canvass on account of frosted
feet. Had ! been in condition and
had the petitions in time would
have secured the voters of the entire
county, less, not more than fifty.
Please keep me posted as the work
progresses, and anything | can do, |
am at your service; only call IN
time.
Yours very Truly,
J. i. MARSHALL.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
RocKvIEw, WYOMING Co.
I'm ID

u. -. JODllSOl, blldIl man 'JU"VN
Com.
Dear Bro.-Blanks received 18th
inst, too late to do anything and re-
turn them by the 10th. The wealth
er being exceedingly unfavorable, |
have not secured the number of sig
natures, otherwise would have OBJ
tanned. The majority of the good
people are heartily in favor of the
movement. OF course there is an ell
ement in this part of the State, bit
terly opposed to it, such as moon
sinners, liquor dealers and their as
sociates. | think if the Legislature
proposes the Amendment, the coun-
ty of Wyoming will roll up hand
some majority in favor oft. | could
have secured hundreds of names
had | received the blanks in time.
| endorse the work of the Conven-
ton with all my heart, and by the
grace of God shall use my strength
for the accomplishment of the OBJ
iect in view. Fraternally,
w. H. H Cook.
We might have filled this issue,
with letters all bearing tho same
spirit and tone as the above, all
manifesting a sentiment throughout
the State, ripe and ready for a bold
and determined charge all along the
line, for liberty to the people and
freedom forall our mountain homes,
from the CALLING slavery of the legal
lied drink traffic. Let the columns
move forward, and all the people say
Amen
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
COTTON HILL, FAYETTE Co,
Jan. Goth,

Dear Bro.-If not too late, send
me more blanks and | can have
them filled. The time was entirely
too late. 1t was impossible to have
the State canvassed in so short q
time. Fraternally,
j. T. CARPENTER.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15
MINING NOTES.

The new 40-stamp mill of the Savercool
mine, Plumas county, has been completed,
and is now running. The company have
an abundance of ore.
At the Blue Tent hydraulic claim, Ne
vada county, the other day, blast con-
sisting of l. .720 kegs of black powder was
fired off. The bank was almost 200 feet
high.
The Extra mill at Copper City has COM
menced running. 1t is thought that the
present storm will compel them to again
shut down, on account of not being able to
secure enough wood.
The heavy rains have cleared out the
ravines, canyons and galches, carrying the
tailings further down out of the way. The
ground is well soaked, too, which will ben.
eft the hydraulic miners. The abundance
of water makes the miners rejoice, although
those with quartz mines grumble little
About one third of the pipe iron shipped
via Nevada City for the Lone Ridge hy-
draulic claim yet remains at the depot.
That already delivered is being put to-
gether at Oak Tree ranch, and, with the
800 feet of the same size pipe, l5,inch,
already owned by the company, will be
used to convey water from the Milton
ditch distance of about II, 900 feet.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15
CURED AT HOME.

Persons at distance may be cured at home by ad
dressing letter toDR. GIBBON, stating case, symp
toms, length of time the disease has continued and
have medicines prompt forwarded, free from
damage and curiosity. to any part of the country
with full and plain directions. By inclosing ten
dollars, in registered letter, through the Postoce
or through Wells, Fargo Co.. package OF medicine
will be forwarded to any part of the Union. Please
sly you saw this advertisement in the RECORD
UNION. Address, DR. ]. F. GIBB0N,
ja24-4ptf Box 1857, San Francisco.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
LsrncrAr DISPATCHES TO THE RroORD-usros.l
Senate.


WASHINGTON February l4th.-A large number Of
petitions from temperance organizations, praying
for legislation prohibiting the manufacture and sale
of alcoholic beverages were presented
The Postal Appropriation bill was proceeded with,
the pending motion totable the subsidy amendment
being Withdrawn, and the various propositions to
peri ct the original amendments reported from the
Committee on Postoffiee were oyerruled as not in
order under the rule.
The votes on these propositions ranged follows
Eighteen to u, IA to 81, and 16 to 2i
EThe amendment by Morgan to allow steamships
to be of steel as well as iron, was agreed TO by a
viva voce vote.
The Committee Of the Whole then reported the
bill 10 the Senate, when the amendments were
agreed to, and the bill passed finally.
Withers, from the Appropriations Committee, re-
ported with an amendment the District Appropria-
ton bill Calendar.
After debate the priority of business, the
House Funding bill was taken up and informally
laid over as the regular order ri business tomorrow
The Cattle Diseases bill was then taken up, and
five of the eleven sections read, when Thurman
criticised the machinery to be created by it as cum
bersome and complicated.
At this point message from the House announc-
ing the death OF Representative Wood was read,
and as a mark of respect for the memory of de-
ceased, the Senate adjourned
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-15

IS practiccd by the youth OF DUIn seAes 70 an aUs
unlimited extent, producing with unerrng certainty
the following train Of morbid symptoms, unless
combated by scientific medical measures viz: Salow
countenance dark spots under the eyes, pain in the
head ringing in the ears noise like the rustling OF
leaves and rafting Of charlots, uneasiness about
the loins, weakness Of the limbs, confused vision
bunted intellect loss of confidence, diffidence in
approaching strangers. dislike to form new ac
quaintances, disposition to shuu society, loss CT
tons about the face, furred tongue, fetid BREATH
coughs, consumption, night sweats, monomania and
freuuent insanity