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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
oregon

Various rumors about the intentions
ofihe Federal Executive relating to
Oregon, has been current amongstsn news
papers Of the cities, and especially those
of New York and Boston. We were
told that the new minister to England,
uhen he could be found, would have
special instructions to settle the Oregon
boundary; and when al length minis
ter was found, 1--WE were told that he
was sent for the very purpose of trans
fering the negotiations about Oregon
TO London. We regarded Eall these
stories as the gossip Of those who could
not know any thing about the Opera
tions of the government, beyond its
open, public transactions. We could
not believe that the President and Sec.
retary of State, feeling competent to
any negotiations upon the subject,
would forego the advantages Of keep
ing II at Washington, and give to the
British government all the advantages
of a transfer b zopdon. By this trans
Ter, the BrI1lI 0vernment would have
the adva es Of being always ready,
while the American minister, bound by
bis Instructions, would be compslled.
upon the presentation Of any new fea-
ture in the case. to wait for additional
instructions. We may add that gov.
ernnent always makes en- implied con.
lcession, BY sending a special minister
abroad 10 negotiate on a particular sub
ject. AT least, as d government al
ways has. advantages in negotiating
'athome, It surrenders these advantage.
by negotiating abroad. Then as oul
government made no claim upon The
British, bat merely defended itsel
against q claim Of the government Il
4Amevican Territory, any offer of our.
70 negotiate abroad would be a rnani-
fest concession; and as we could moi
believe that our government was
ready to surrender American territory
we could perceive no reason for thi.
rumored transfer, but many reason.
against II, and therefore we regard i
merely as the gossip Of the street ane
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
MIR. Secretary Walker.

We have seen copied into several Wing
papers an article in relation to RoBERT J.
WALKER. Secretary Of the Ire asury, charg-
ing him with having received enclosed in Q
letter directed to him. the appointment of Mr.
Jacob Thompson to the Senate Vt the United
States Congress, to fill the vacancy occasions
cd in consequence of his (Mr. Walker's) re-
signation of that office, which he withheld .ih
consequence of an il-feeling entertained by
Mr.. Walker towards Mr.. Thompson, arising
out of the course pursued by the latter il
relation to the "bil which had been pending
10 Congress, by which jurisdiction in the
Chickasaw claims, would bo conferred upon
the Courts of the District of Columbia ~
Mr.. Walker has addresseda letter to the
people Of Mississippi denying that there bad
ever existed lie least iii feeling or difficulty
between himself and Mr.. Thompson; but, on
the contrary, that they were intimate friends
personally and POLITICALLY, and that neither al
i'll word or thought had passed between them,
He gives satisfactory reason why the COM
mission Of Mr.. Thompson had not been hand
ed to him.
I It would be useless for us to ask those who
give currency to these Misrepresentation 10
correct thcm--they care little or, nothing
whether they be false or true, SO that they
serve their purpose Of prejudicing the minds
Of the people against the prominent members
Of the party against whoms,.they were circu-
lated. What was it to the whg leaders
whether the lying fabrications in relation Ia
the Birney letter, or the thousand other Roor.
backs with which the whig press daily teemed
during the late political campaign, were true
or not? They had an object to effect, and il
mattered not by what means it twas done. :
Another contest is fast approaching and The
public mind must be prepared forit, and they
have set about their old game In reasonable
hour. They seem not yet to have learned
the folly Of such course, but in Time they
will learn tia "honestyis the best pollcy.'
The people are becoming very distrustful d
those who SNAKE lies their refuge"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
ns. And SO Il has proved to be;

ltaverns. And so il has proved to be;
|for the Union, speaking for the govern
Iment, says that Mr.. M'Lean has no
new or special instructions about Ore
gon, and that the negotiation will not
| be transferred TO London.
But scarcely is this ridiculous rumor
contradicted by authority, before anoth-
er, equally ridiculous is running among
the public through the same channels.
One of the journals of New York pubs
fishes as rumor floating among the
political circles at Washington, that the
Executive intends to settle the Oregon
question by making the 5lst degree Of
N. Lat. the northern boundary, and
surrender to Britain all north Of that,
to N. Lat. 81, 40, the Russian boun-
dary: and that Mr.. M'Lean will be sent
to England with this proposition And
who are the political circles Of Wash
ingtonl II such journals signify. by
this term, the clerks and subordinate
officers Of the Department, we can tell
such journals that none but few conf
dental subordinates are instructed in
Executive secrets, and that they do
mot betray, their trusts. H'such journals
signify the correspondents Of newspa-
pers, we can tell them that such per.
sons. do not constitute the political cir
cles OF Washington, and have access
only to public sources Of Information
They know as much ABOUT Executive
operations, as any body and every body
may learn there, by reading the news
papers and conversing or listening ii
reading rooms, bar-rooms, or the street
We wonder at these mercantile news
papers for publishing as authority, any
Of the thousand rumors which daily
circulate about Washington. They
seem to think that a cabinet is like al
exchange, where people meet to tall
publicly. They would be much neare
/ the truth in examining cabinet like
counting g-house, having and keeping it
peculiar secrets. .m
Our government has claimed, eve
since the treaty with Spain, negotiated
more than a quarter Of a century ago
the whole northwest coast, between
Latitude 42 and 54. 40. The Pfesi-
dent, in bis inaugural address, said tha
the claim. would be maintained. The
British Government met this declara-
|tion with merlaces, our government
and country met menaces with calm
defiance, and tie British Governmen
have lowered their tone. Then wha
rational ground exists for any such ru
NOR? IF our government disregarc
menace, what has since led them Il
abandon the ground which induced the
menace? The rumor is absurd. Oul
government is not disposed to conces-
sion about Oregon and the country
would not tolerate any.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
Late from Mexico.

The New Orleans Tropic of the 8th
has a letter from Vera Crnz, of the date
of June Gath, from which the following
A death like silence reigns here IL
this moment; no business doing, except
by retail; and what is still worse, NO
money; the navy and military officers
are all without pay, and some hare
thrown Off their nnifofm in disgust. A
cargo Of English coal Of good quality;
was sold for $7 per ton, and more re-,
Gently, the cargo Of q schooner from
New Orleans sold 1t $6, 10 be delivered
at Tobasco ruinous business for ships
pers Of this article. The city continues
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

We do not wonder that the Natives
should hate. the memory of Andrew
Jackson, but we are surprised to hear
these miscreants bowling their denun:
Citations over the grave ofthe departed
patriot, while the nation Is still mourn
ing for his loss.-P PitsburgB Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
From the chillicoihe Advertiser.
Democratic State Convention.

Our readers will find the proceedings
of this convention in this number OF
our paper. Although the attendance
of delegates was not very large, up
wards Of forty counties were represen-
ted. which considering that this is the
busiest season ofthe year, for those
who compose the mass of the demo-
cratic party, was, perhaps as large a
representation as could have been ex-
pected. The proceedings ofthe Con-
vention were characterized throughout,
by that unanimity and harmony, which,
when displayed on the side Of truth,
and right, are sure harbingers OF suc-
cess. The ground which the demo-
cratic party occupies upon the ques-
tions Of state policy at issue in the COM
ing contest, is clearly and unequlvocal-
ly set forth, and will, we have no doubt
be sanctioned and approved BY q large
majority Of the people of this State.
Among other questions, the positions,
assumed upon the Bank and Tax
Laws of the last season, advocating the
repeal OF the former, and the amend
mcnt or repeal ofthe unjust provisions
Of the latter, commend themselves 70
the speeial consideration Of the people
ofthis State. b The right 70 repeal the
Bank law has been virtually admitted
by the wings themselves. as they have
given assurances that its more odlous
and Objectionable features shall be al
tered, should ihey have the power at the
next session ofthe legislature. W
That it should be repealed and some
law substituted in its stead, embodying
those just and equitable principles OF re-
form, in favor Of which the people o
this State have so often and emphati-
eally declared themselves, must be ap'
parent to every one who has candidly
examined its provisions. The exces-
sive and unrestrained power which Il
vested to the Board o. Control, the en-
tire absence ofihose limitations and res
trictions which are necessary to guard
the innocent bill holder from loss, the
natural tendency (which banking based
on State stocks, has to foster and en-
courage the accumulation Of an immense
State debt. these with a host of other
unmitigated evils, which federal irge-
nuity has fastened upon this law, cal
loudly for that redress which can only
be afforded by its speedy repeal, and
the restoration of those laws which the
wings have repealed, or other efficient
laws enacted for that purpose" The
resolution recommending the amend
ment or repeal Of the present tax law
will Of course be apposed by those who
profess to think 1t just, that one class
shall be taxed in proportion to the cap
i,al actually inpested. But it will re-
ceive the cordial support Of those who
believe that the public burdens sholld
fall alike upon all, and that the bankers
should pay taxes in the same manner
as farmers, srmechanics, and labo,lng
men.
The issues between the two parties
are now fairly made up. On the part
of the democracy there is bold and
manly avowal of their principles, with.
out evasion or concealment. It re-
mains to be seen whether they will be
met by their opponents in a like spirit.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

c. ]. McNuLTr has been tried upon the
first Indictment returned against him, and ac-
Quilted. There are sill Eve other indict-
.nents pending against him, on which he will
probably be tried in October. M
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

GO The Liberty party of Michigan havs
been cutting out more work for old ReorJack
They have nominated JAMRs G. BrRsRr fol
Cove rnor Of that State. &&
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

We have received small pamphlet con.
raining several articles upon the subject Of
Education with request that we should pub
.lish some of them which we shall do soon.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

Co The laws and Journals of the last
Legislature have been received 5y the Clerk
and are ready for distribution.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

INrAmous.-Could any thing be more
infamous than the following notice Of
the death of Gen. Jackson, by the
Harisburgh Statesman, leading organ
of the Naive Americans:
"Having learned in the school of ad-
veasity to be meek, and knowing it to
be our duty to be patient and forgiving,
we looked with perfect GOODNESS and
composeure upon an assemblage Of
men, met for the purpose ofexpressing
the opinion Of the people upon the life
Of a man whose ferocity was ultra tiger.
ism, and whose moral alterations had
no boundary. Astreet bra,oler, adul-
terar, gambler, dueist, horse racer, and
contemner of every divine law, having
been called to his resting place by the
fiat of the almighty, was to be foisted
upon the memories Of the people as a
demi-god. False TO every profession
he ever made, whether in morals, pol.
itics or religion; acknowledged by all
as the basest demagogue that ever head
ed a Nation and lead it to its doom, a
sycophant in heart and a tyrant in
power. yet the people Of our country
are called upon to mourn his demise.
Well may it be said Of him W.
"Born for crime--.'
Earth's darkest realms can't find 80 black a mind
| Nights sable shade, your crime can never hide,
| Each is Loo great to glut historic tide;
Deflnct your memory shall ever live,
In all the glare that infamy can give;
Cnrses of all ages shall attend your name,r Il
Traitors themselves will glsry in your shame."
Such is the language that these in.
cendiary scoundrels apply to one of the
bravest defenders and purest patriots
that the country ever had. In every
position of life General Jackson was
purely Amer5can. All his thought,
and actions in the field and in the cabi
net were TO defend his country's honor
and advance her greatness. The mos
consistent Of his political opponents re-
gard him as model of exalted patriot
ism and answering integrity. Nov
thathe is gone, all join in according te
his deeds and motives the merit oI
honesty Of purpose, and to his memory
the gratitude which his brilliant deeds
in defence ofhis country, must kindIe
in every breast that has one spark d
true American feeling.
But in the life of Andrew Jackson
there is nothing that would favor the
|illiberal principles and incendiary spiri,
ofthe Native party. His American,
ism was too pure and exalted to meet
their appreciation; his republicanism
too free from the prejudices' that woule
deny the right Of religious freedom 4
those Of his fellow citizens who might
differ with him in opinion, 10 please
the leaders Of a party that had its ORR
gin in the burning Of churches.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
KINDNESS TO SERVANTS

There is nothing in which the imagination,
That handmaid of charity, may be more adj
vantageously employed, than in considering
Tile condition of domestic servants. Let a
man endeavor TO realize it to himself, let him
lhlnk oil It's narrow sphere. of its unvarvine
nature and he will be careful not to throw
III, unnecessarily, the trouble of even a sim
gle harsh word, which may make so large a
disturbance in the shallow current of a do
mesilc's hopes and joys.-How often, on the
contrary, DO you find that masters seem to
nave II" apprehension of the feelings of those
under them, no idea of any duties on their
side beyond cash payment whereas the good
ola patrIarcllal feeling toward your household
Is one which the mere introduction of money
wages has not by any means superseded.
on would bear with lenity from a child
many things Tor which, in servant, You can
md nothing out the hardest names.-Ye ct how
oiten are these poor, uneducated creatures lit
Tie better than children! You talk, too of
ingralltude from them, when, if you reflected
a little, you would see that they do not un-
derstand your benefit. 1t is hard enouoh
sometimes to make benefits sink into mems
hearts even when your good Offices are illus
lrated by much kindness of word and man
nef; but TO expect that servants should a,
once appreciate your care for them is surely
most unreasonable, especially if it is not ac-
comPanled by manifest regard and sympathy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
FROM NEW ZEALAND

The New Bedford Mercury states. on The
authority of a letter from Captain Rowland,
dated Bay of Islands, New Zealand, March
18th, that the Natives of New Zealand had
risen upon the English inhabitants of the Bay
OF Islands and completely overpowered them.
On the 18th March battle was fought be-
tween the English anu Natives, in which the
former sustained loss of twenty to thirty
Killed and great many wounded The En-
glish fled to the vessels in port, leaving the
town In possession of the Natives, who soon
reduced it to ashes.
with the exception of the date of the battle,
(Which is fixed on the lSth,) the foregoing is
confirmed by the arrival at Nantucket of n
vessel which left the Bay of Islands on the
l9th OF March A small English sloop- Of
war was there at the time of the outbreak.
whose captain and several men were wound
ed The American sloop- of-war St. Louis
was also there, but did not interfere.-.Val.
Int.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
GENERAL JACKSON'S LAST WILL AND
TESTAMENT.

Extract OF letter from Nashville, dated
June z, to gentleman in Washington =
"The last will and testament of the old hero
was this day approved in our county court.
ana is oil public record. lie commences by
giving his body 10 the dust, whence il came.
MS soul to God who gave il, &C., devoling his
estate, first to the payment of two debts, viz !:
oneoi $4,000, with interest, borrowed of Gen.
Piapche, of N. Orleans; another of $4,000.
with interest, borrowed of Blair and Rives !:
ana NE balance to his son, Andrew Jackson.
Jr., with the exception ola few servants 10 his
grandchildren.
"lhe sword presented him by the State of
1ennessee, he gives to A. j. Donelson, (bis
nephew now Charge d'Afares at Texas. The
SWORD presented him at New Orleans, he
leaves to Andrew Jackson Coffee. the son of
his ola friend General Coffee. The sword
presented him at Philadelphia, he leaves to
MS grandson and namesake. The sword and
me pistols which he carried through the Bri-
ush and Indian wars, he leaves to Gen. X.
armstrong. The pistols of Washington, by
nm given to Lafayette, and by LAFAYETTE civ
Ell 10 Jackson, he leaves to George Washinu-
ton Lafayette, the son OF General La(aye,,e.
Sundry other presents made him Jurno his
long and evenlful career, are lett with his a.
dopled son, with instructions to him, that. in
the event OF war, they shall, upon the res.ora-
ton OF peace, be distributed amongst those
who shall have conducted themselves most
worthy OF their country in the conflict, in The
opinion OF their 'countrymen and the ladies'
SIT is dated, think, in September. 1914,
ana revokes will made by him several wears
before. 1t is in his own steady and firm hand
writing, and, like all things that ever fell from
his pen' oreatties The purest patriotism through
Out.'-U Union.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
AMERICANS IN CHINA.

wonderful change has come over the Ce.
lestials. Instead of shutting themselves with
IN lmpenetrable secrecy. and scornfulIy look
ing out upon world of Barbarians. thew are
inviting the people of other nations to come
among them, and offering to missionary en-
terprlse as fine field of hope as is to be found
any where. A letter from one of the Baptist
missionaries at Hong Kong says:
"our plan Is Qi prospered in the prelimna
ry arrangements) to remove to Canton. Bro
Shuck goes next week in the hope of hiring a
suitable house for our residence, al some dis
lance from the factories, in the midst of re-
spectacle Chinese stores and dwellings. The
Deacon OF our church, whoswas formerly a
merchant i'll the part of the city to which we
wish TO 60, says there will be no difficulty in
our residing there, and that many oil his friends
have rePudiated idols and are DESTROYS to hear
tine Gospel preached. He is quite delighted
at the idea of our going, and we place some
dependence on his opinions, as he is well ac-
quanled there, is midde-aged man, and in
telligent and judicious He is warm-bearled.
active Christian, goes from house to house
and breaches the Word everywhere. and is
often invited to speak by the missionaries OF
the A. b. G. F. NJ, which, he does heartily
no. caring where the congregation NAV be. or
now often he is called upon, if he NAV bu
proclaim the good to-le, or doctrines. Lac,
sin-sang, our teacher, is also Canton man
ana his family now reside in the hear, of the
city within the wals''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
SHOULD PARENTS sCoLD,

1t has neither reason, religion, common
sense, nor experience to recommend it, While
mere are reasons, many and mighty, to Justify
us total and immediate abolition. IL sours
lhe temper OF the children; so that one thor
ough scoldIng prepares the way for two or
!hree more 1t sours your temper provided
" Is sweet, which Is question if you are
prone to scold; and thus the more YOU scold
the more you will have to scold. because
you have become crosser, and your children
likewise
Seeding alienates the hearts of your chill.
dren. Depend upon it, they cannot love Won as
well alter you have berated them as thew did
before. You may reProach them with firm
ness and decision, you may punish with Sc
verify adequate to the nature of their offences
and they will feel the justice of your conduct
and love you Notwithstanding all. But thew
nate scoldng. 1t stirs up the bad blood
while 1t discloses your weakness, and lowers
you IN their esteem. Especially at night
when they are about to retire, their hearts
should be melted and moulded with voices Of
Kindness, that they may go to their slumbers
with thoughts of love stealing around their
souls, and whispering peace.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
DROUGHT IN VIRGINIA.

Bya letter received from the great tobacco
growing county of Halifax, we are informed
that much gloom hangs over that region OF
country, in consequence of the crops being
blasted by the searching sun and alarming
drought. Indeed, in every quarter we hear
melancholy complaints of the want of rain
farmer in Goochland told us, that he had 10
send so far TO mill, that he thought he should
send to Richmond, forty miles of, TO supply
his farm with meal--and in North Carolina,
we observe, they send ninety miles, to Peters
burg, TO get their meal. We fear much dis
tress and sickness will follow this extraorGi-
hary drought On Saturday and Sunday we
were tantalized by prospect of showers; but
IN VAIN. Yesterday the heat was as oppres-
sive as ever, though we are glad to have to
record no death from the immediate action OF
the sun-which, according to the Northern
papers, has carried off so many, suddenly; 10
the grave.-Rich. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-07-31
" O N I @ ID O

'HE Undersigned, having this day entered in
10 co-PartnershiP, for the purpose of conduct
ing the grocery, Produce, F5rwarding and Com
MISSION business, at the Ware Houses heretofore
occupied by Jacob Baker& Sons, respectfully ten
DER Their services to Merchants, Farmers, and the
pubic generally and promise prompt and salts
factory attention to any business committed to
their care. The Forwarding Business will be
Done at the lowest rates. Merchants vii! recol-
iect that no detention will occur to goods con.
signed TO our care, whether sent from Boston,
view York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, as all
charges for transportation can be paid at Winches
ter, or at their destination.
general assortment of G. CERIES,
American HARDWARE and DRY GOODS,
VIII be always on hand, and will be sold at the
lowest possible prices.
Inc highest market price will be given for all
kinds of produce, either in goods or!cash
BAKERS g. BROWN.
Winchester, July 10, lS45.-8t