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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
nents which the lapse Of twenty wears

ments which the lapse Of twenty years
cannot fail to bring into the question,
and, If need be, on the weight Of her
gold scattered by handsfull IN Oregon,
to incline in her favor the doubtful bal
ance of decision, when the hour Of de-
cision shall sound.'
How much these considerations are
emphasized by the presence and the a.
gency in that region, Of the great cor
porate organization to which we have
alluded, is but too manifest. We hold
with the Courier, that such PROPOSE.
ton from England can be no more than
a proposition to gain time. And now
we say, once for all, that we know OF
no evidence whatever that such prop
osition has been, or will be submitted
by The British government.
Meantime, the question must come
up in the next Congress, "What shall
we do in relation to our citizens in Ore.
gon?' And we have no doubt that the
patriotism Of Congress will answer. in
view Of all the facts-recognize them.
protect them, establish communica.
tion with them, and extend TO them
participation Of our own free repubIi'
can government.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Fire.

On Friday morning last our citizens were
aroused at the early hour Of four, by the cry
of "Fire Fire!!' We are Informed by those
who were nearest the spot, that stranger at
that precise moment came from the Canal to
the square and desired to enquire the road to
Freedom. Perceiving bright light in The
row Of buildings adjoining the office Of the
Ohio Star. he went there and discovered the
flames bursting from the west side and roof
Of the Office of F. w. Tappan, Esq. As soon
as he recovered from his momentary surprize
he sounded the alarm, which brought large
body of our citizens to the spot.
Great credit is due to them for their prompt
and active sxertions, by diat of which alone
the dwellings and perhaps the lives of many
were saved from the confagration, The
books and papers were Immediately removed
to a place Of safety, and the fire was extin-
guishe with small damage to the building
Had it not been for this proyidential dis
covery at its commencement, Serious indeed
would have been the loss we should now have
to record.
There is no absolute certainty as to the
origin of the fire. We are Informed that
there had been no fire IN the Office of Mr. Tap.
pan since Monday. and the building was fired
upon the outside. It is generally believed
that it originated from the carelessness Of a
neighbor in respec. to his ashes. Whether
this was the case or not, let this prove suf-
icient admonition to our readers. that they
cannot be too careful and vIglant to guard
against fires. Cold weather, the season Of
fires is just at hand. Look well 10 the secu>
nty Of your stove pipes and chimneys. and,
above all, be careful Of your deposits of ashes
Do not entrust children with the removal Of
your ashes nor ever suffer them to carry 1--we
Goals of fire from hearth to hearth. Never
put your ashes INTO wooden barrel or pail.
Procure tin or iron vessel if you have no
place of brick or stone in which to deposit
them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Destructive Fire in Chillicothe,
CHILLIcoTHE, Nov. 10.

A fire broke out in our city, last night, be-
tween II and 12.o'clocls, in the building on
the corner of Paint and Main streets, occupi>
ed by Douglas & Lansing, Druggists, the
Sciota Gazette Printing Office, and MiIler's
Confectionery. This building was entirely
destroyed, with or 8 frame ones adjoining,
bacher and Heru. John Ewing's saddler shop,
the Advertiser printing office, Gibbs & Rob
binson's tailor shop, Churchills boot and shoe
shop, Steele's llor shop, and Alexander Ew.
ings saddler shop.
&C. Allen the proprietor Of the Gazette,
lost every thing in his Office. The press of
the Advertiser Office and most of the type
were saved. the other establishments sue
ceeded in rescuing portion of their goods
from the flames, though in damaged condi-
ton.
We have not heard an estimate of the ems
tire loss.-.ancient Metropolis.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

ANOTHER AWFUL WARRINGTON
Monday last, a Corners Jury held an
Inquest over the body Of Hugh Savage,
late of Canton township. The verdict
ofthe Jury was, that the deceased came
to his death by perishing with cold on
Sabbath night whilst in a state Of intoxi,
cation. An empty Liquor jug was found
by the side Of the deceased when the
body was discovered; but which had
been drained to complete exhaustion
Language is not at all adequate to por-
tray the awful character Of the case here
referred to. Neither tongue nor pen can
describe the true condition Of the poor
drunkard who thus fell a prey to bis
insatiate thirst for strong drink. He
died when no eye was near to pity, No
arm to save. His jug was the only
companion Of his last moments. WASH
ingfon (Pa. Erom;ner. ,.s-. ,.t.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

ZANEsvlLLE COURIER AND ONO REPuRLr.
cAN.-We this morning received the Fourth
number of the New Series of this Sheet
Messrs. w. & M. Peters-who have hereto-
fore conducted this paper, have disposed Of
their interest to DAVID H. LYMAN, EsQ. late
resident Of this place.
Mr.. LYMAN is possessed Of fmany qualiica-
tions which are requisite in q good editsr, and
we extend to him fraternal c.. Though
advocating different measures of National and
State policy. the bitterness of party spirit
need not produce any alienation between
brethren Of the press, or restrain them from
the usual courtesies Of life,
We commend the Courier to those who ap>
prove its sentiments. r."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
A Word about Ourselves.

One half of the year has elapsed since we
commenced the publication Of the PSGftaE
SENTINEL. Six months ago we entered upon
what was regarded by many as dangerous
enterprise of publishing in this County, a
Democratic paper. Our opponents spred'cfe@
that we would be "sleeping at our post In
six months our attempt would meet
with like fate of those which had preceded
it-and those who were friendly to our enter
prese, and anxious for our success, feared that
the predictions of our opponents would be
verified. Numerous attempts having before
been made 10 establish Democratic paper in
this County which had all failed, and friends
were 10th to become our patrons, lest we
should not succeed; and many who were anx-
ious to render us their assistance, feared 10
do so, lest it should be rendered in vain.-
Democratic papers fiom neighboring Coun-
ties, and papers from abroad had found their
way into the County. Under these discour'
aging circumstances, we commenced this er-
pertinent, ourselves, confident of success. In
the commencement, our subscription list num-
bered but about three hundred, and it has in>
creased in the mean time to about eight hun.
dred. We are more confident than ever be-
fore of succeeding in this undertaking., From
the promptness of many Of our subscribers
Ito whom our sincere thanks are due,) we
have been able to keep clear of the embarrass'
ments which are too often the cause Of the
failures of attempts like this. We are far
from being disheartened or discouraged, thus
far, and we. believe that the publication of our
paper Is firmly established and if our subscri.
bers will but be punctual, and in that way man.
ifest their desire for our success, we can
assure them that "there is no such word as
fair with us.
Notwithstanding our circulation is greater
by hundreds than we ourselves believed it
would be SO soon after our commencement,
yet we think it might, by little exert'on, be
increased. The long winter evenings are at
hand when ample time is afforded every one
to read. The Legislature and Congress will
be in session before the issuing Of our next
paper, the Messages of the President and Of
the Governor.wil soon be delivered, and they
will Undoubtedly be of much interest to all.
We intend to publish weekly as correct an
accoup, Of the proceedings OF Congress and
of our State legislature during their coming
sessions as we shall be able to do, and we
confidently believe that one or two hundred
good new subsc ribers might be added to
our list. We ask our friends if they will not
endeavor to increase our circulation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Census of New York City,

The entire population Of the commercial
metropolis is upwards Of $4,000. OF this
number, about one half only were born in the
city. More than one fourth Of the whole,
or 5,S6S, are nariv es of Great Britain. There
are 64,2ss persons entitled to vote. 1.-THE
vote of the city last fab was 65,o5s.) The
number of Aliens is 81 1861, large portion Of
whom are children. The number of blacks
is 1881, and of these only 10s are voters
The total number of Deaf and Dumb in the
city, is ESQ; Blind. SO, Idiots, SO; Lunatics,
s38. The whole number of churches is l72,
viz: Baptist, IS; Episcopal, ss; Presbyterian,
80; Congregational, 6; Methodist, 50; Roman
Catholic, IS; Dutch Reformed, IS; Univer>
salist, 8; Unitarian, ]; Jewish, 8: Quaker. a..
The cost Of the churches, real estate and i'm
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Total,
45,554

The number of Mills, Iron Works, Dis
tilleries, Breweries, Factories, &c., is 1872.
The Iron Work are 40 in number. The value
of the raw material used in them during the
last year was a995.4Ss: value Of manufacture d
articles, $2,09O,4l There are three Cot
ton Factories, which last years manufactured
$4,000 yards of cotton cloth; also IL Wool
en- Mills, which, during the same period
manufactured 1896 yards Of woolens.-
There are 10 Dlstlleries and Breweries, and
the value of the articles manufactured amount.
ed to $l,l83, 1909! IN one year.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
From Mexico.

By the arrival Of the Creole from
Vera Cruz, the N. O. Picayune of the
9th has full files from the city of Mex.
leo 10 the 25th Of October, and Vera
Cruz dates to the 2Oth ult. Among
the passengers by the Creole, was the
wife and daughter Of the brave but un.
fortunate General Mejia, who was shot
at Puebla by the order Of Santa Anna
The Picayune says:
"We learn verbally that the gene.
raj impression at Vera Cruz when the
Creole sailed, was that all difficulties
between the United States and Mexi.
CO were in fair way to be amicably
settled. La Voz del Puebla ian oppo.
sitio1 journal Of the city of Mexico) fur
nishes the foundation Of a report that
negotiations were likely TO be resum-
cd between the United States and Mex.
leo. 1t states that in secret session
of the two Chambers OF Congress, on
the l4lh of October, the Minister Of
Foreign affairs communicated to them
that the Consul of the United States
resident at Mexico, had transmitted to
him dispatches from the Cabinet at
Washington, the tenor Of which was
as follows: That, desiring to avoid hos.
tiIitics between tie two Republics
which ought to be firmly united by
sympathy and a thousand ties Of mu
tual interest, the Government at Wash
ington was disposed to submit the az
fair of Texas to negotiation, and that,
in order to arrive at a determination OF
the matter at once reasonable and hon.
orabIe to both parties, it would send an
envoy extraordinary, should the Gov
ernment be disposed to receive him.
The Government of Mexico replied,
that the relation between the two coun-
tries being broken it would admit him
as the simple private bearer of mes
sage in question upon the condition
that, first ofall, the United States Gov
ernment should withdraw its squad
ron from the waters of Vera Cruz.
The Master of the Creole reports
that when he sailed from Vera Cruz,
the U. S. Squadron had taken its de.
parture. This may be deemed of sig.
nifcance,if,he above report be correct" ;"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
Scene at the GanoWS.

John Long, Aaron Long. his brother,
and Granville Young, were executed at
Rock Island, ON the 25th ult. for the mur-
der Of Col. George Davenport, last 4th
Of July. Johu Long addressed the
crowd, substantially admitting his own
guilt, but earnestly protesting the jnno-
cence Of his brother and Young. After
this, the following horrible scene occur-
red, as described by correspondent Of
the Chicago News:-
After Long had closed, he returned to
his seat. and after consulting the other
prisoners returned and stated that it was
their dying request that their bodies be
given to their friends, and not to the
physicians. Mr.. Gatcheil now stepped
forward and offered up short and ap-
propriate prayer; after which. Mr. Haney
read psalm. The prisoners now sever
ally shook hands with those on the scat.
fold, and with each other. Aaron Long
and Young were nearly overcome with
emotion. John quite calm and collected.
The sheriff bound their arms, put the caps
over their faces, and led them forward
upon the drop. Taking the axe, he sew
cred the rope at ;one blow, and down
went drop. letting them fall the distance
Of four feet. But now remained scene
most revolving 10 behold, and most llar-
ribel to be told. The middle rope broke
letting Aaron Long fall, striking his back
upon the beam below. g. lying ipsensible
from the stranglipg caused by the rope
before it broke. For a moment not a
human being moved, all were horriied,
and seemed riveted TO their places. -
Soon, however, the officers descended,
and lifted him up, when he recovered his
senses, and was again led upon the gall
lows. suffering intensely. raising bis
hands and crying out, ''the Lord have
mercy on me! Yeu are hanging an IN
nocens man. And {poiuting to his
brother, there hangs my poor brother;' y
but alas! he needed it not He was al
ready beyond his sympathy-he was left
alone to endure the dreadful sight of bis
brothers. last agonies, and once more to
pass through the dread scene-the rope
the RIatform-the axe! shall neyer
forget the appearance Of tho man as he
set upon the bench,a large bloody streak
about his neck, his body trembling all
over. while preparations were making
for his final fall. '''f' I'D
As he was ascending the galiows,
signs of an outbreak a,nonng the crowt
were evident. Various expressions oI
horror and INSTRUMENTATION werelfreel y
uttered. But the wretchsd victim Of Ia,
law was at length despatched, and hi
Icrowd dispersed. yal ~ fsifh aiFf1ilaN
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

Dissolution OF THE UNIoN.-The Glasgow
Eman ancipation Society. says correspondent
of the National Intellig encor, at their last
meeting unanimously resolved, THAT it is
the duty Of the friends Of liberty and equal
rights in Great Britain to combine, and, by
Christian, peaceful and bloodless means, ia
seek the dissolution Of the american Union, as
the gigantic enemy Of freedom and the rights
Of man." 29
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

SHOCKING DEATH. Wooster
Democrat says Mr.. Henderson, some
so odd years Of age, man Of family,
and possessed Of some property, an old
resident Of Wayne county and sust aiming
fair character aside from the vice of in
temperance, was burned to death on
Sunday. by falling from his chair Unto
fire, being SO drunk he was unable to
extrica.e himself. The family were
temporarily absent. and after lying on
the fire. for about half an hour as sup
posed, he was discovered by his daugh-
ter, who dragged his crisped and roasted
corpse from the aames!-Cleuela
Herald. ..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

o. The Buffalo Pilot neutral paper says
that the "Hon. Thomas Corwin is mentioned
in some quarters as a proper person to be the
Wing candidate for the Presidency in ls4s.
It is year too early.fo any party TO desig-
nate it's candidate, and Mr.. Corwin has been
scarcely prominent enough in public life to
en:itle him to the honor of q nomination.
1t is likely that the Wing candidate for
that high Office will be either John Mclean,
Daniel Webster, Winfield Scott, or Henry
Clay" or-somebody else! no matter who.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

@ The editor of the American Democrat,
says that 'ssome editors are in the habit of put.
ting whiskey in their ink, in order to give
spirit to their editorials" .., ..
Some editors are also in the habit of put
ting whiskey down their thEoats for the
same purpose.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

New HAMPSHIRE SENAToR.-Benning w.
Jenness of Strafford has been appointed by
Gov. Steele, to be Senator in Congress- until
the meeting Of the legislature, to fill the va.
cancy eccasioned by the resignation of Lew
Woodbury..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

IT All editor at dinner table, being asked
if he would take some pudding, replied: 'Ow>
ing to a crowd of other matter, I am unable
to make room for it,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

LouIsrANA.-Mr. Harmanson, democrat, has
been chosen to fill the vacancy in the third
district. The new Consultation has been a.
lopted almost unanimously. By this Con>
stltution the Legislature is prohibited from
chartering banks of circulation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

THOMAS L. HAMER declines having hi
name brought before the Democratic STATE
Convention, as one of the persons from
among whom the democratic candidate fo
Governor may be selected. . .-- tL.-.-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

O. The Boston Post gives the following
'ew definition Of the word happiness:
"A soft couch by the fire, new novel, a
pretty wife, dozen cigars, bottle of port.
. loose gown, easy slippers, and good con-
,cience." .|... ..t
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

New GOVERNOR OF IowA.-Mr. James
Clarke, of Burlington, has been appointed
Governor of Iowa lin place ofJohn Chambers,
removed. Mr.. Clarke, is a PRINTER, a sound
Democrat and of course clever fellow, and
no doubt will make good Governor,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

ION. Washing ton Poo. Wing member
of Congress elect from the Sd (Macom)
district Of Georgia, has resigned his seat
on account Of imperative personal an
gsgements, '''' '''' ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

A fine negro baby was lately found in
u bundle Of rags in Southwark Philadei>
phia. A piece Of paper attached to it,
asked the public 10 ''take good care ol
this child" ts" =" ,"h' <s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

Lewis G. Levin, the Native Congress-
man from Philadelphia has sued the Cor
RESPONDENT Of the Union for libel.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

WIN. G. WooDBRIDsE, author of the mod.
ern school Geography, died at Boston on Sun
day last, aged so.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

A MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH has been put in
operation between Buffalo and Lockport, dis
lance some 50 miles.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

Gen. Henry Lee, one of the oldest set
tiers of Kentucky, died at his residence
in Mason county in that state, on the
24th uIt. '3 s4Ff' '-..''. :, .sh 4@.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

Hoes AND SHEEP IN OHIo.-The value Of
the hogs and sheep in the State Of Ohio is
estimated at $4,000, 100 and not taxed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

@ Governor Dorr is going to run for
seat in the next Legislature Of Rhode Is
land. ~, 4~'sf 4Gt
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

O. II issaid that the Magnetic Telegraph
will be completed between Baltimore aud
philadelphia by the lst Of the next month,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

A gentleman in one of the interior towns,
is so much opposed to capital punishment,
that he refused to hang his gate. 92 ol 23
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26

% Ladies who Tedden their cheeks, will
find plenty to blaeken their character. That's
true. We don't know who said it, 81 1904
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
From the Mansfield Shield and Banner,
Germans, Look at This. -

Every reader will recollect how
obsequious and neighborly the wings
became to the German population Of
our country just before the Presiden:
tial election. We then said that SO
soon as the election was over, the old
federal epithets and malignant oppose
ton would be directed against them.
Prentice of the Louisville Journal, and
Henry Clay's biographer, was one, Of
those who by every stratagem attempts
ed to secure German votes for Henry
Clay. Now hear this same Prentice
since the election-he says "no wonder
so many THICK HEADED, MIS-.
SHAPEN, IGNORANT GER
MANS. come 10 this country after
reading the papers their friends send to
them! The following is the article al
ll,ded IN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-26
$4.767,e75
Total,

The number of Clergymen is 27s, and the
compensation received by them, (including
salaries, perquisites and use Of real estate J
is @26s, ,945.
There are Colleges, University, Acad-
emles, l2 Female Seminaries, other incor-
porated .insti. utions Of learning, Normal
School, 50 Common Schools, and 2e3 Pri>
va.e Schools. The number Of Pupils at,
tending the Common schools is 28,774. The
nnn,her atfendinn Priuaie Schnnla G 8fh
Der Vaterlandsfreund. (Canton, Stark County, Ohio) 1845-1846, 1845-08-27
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
A VALUABLE rrEDrcraEr

Dr. Brandreth's Vegetable Pills have proved them
selves etiectua assistant of nature having cured in
the United States at least hundred
OF diseases which had been pronounced ncurable by
medical men of the first rank and standing
These Pills, from the peculiar properties they possess
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universe" breath Of life 'who parakes of the niyer
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trial
A The following are duly authorized Agents for the
sale of the genuine Brandreth Pills and Lnamcn in Au
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Stout, New Hope; ID. & w Whitmorc, Mt. Meridian :;
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-01-30
New Stock Of Goods.


UST RECEIVED, general stock of DRY
GOODS, comprising in part-Fancy Prints,
painted Lawns. latest style Calicoes, Ginghams.
Nankins, Victoria Twills, Brown Holland, Irish
Linens, Persian Plaids, heavy Cot,onade, Lama
Cloths. Gambroon, Grass Linen, Kentucky Jeans,
Linen Drills, BELGIAN Lasting, cheap, bleach and
brown cotton Cloth, from 81 to Cd wide, Ozna-
burgs and Bed Ticking, check and striped Cot
tons, satin and summer Nesting. plaid Cravats,
silk Scaris, with almost every article usually
found In Dry Goods House.
Also, stock of Hardware, such as Cutlery of
every description, Sheet Iron, Anvils, Vices,
Mill and cross cut Saws, blstered and cast Steel.
Shovels, Scoops, Forks and Spades, Nails of ali
sizes.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rio, Java and St. Do
mlngo Coffee, Porto Rico and N. O. Sugars. o.
iasses, Rice, Salt Petre, Indigo, Nader, Cope
ras, Alum, Pepper, Spice. &c. &c., old Apple
and Peach Brandy, Wines and Rum.
Together with large stock of Ladies' kid,
morocco and fancy buskin Shoes. GentIemen's
fine calf, seal and kip Boots and Shoes, Slippers,
Youths and Boys Boots and Shoes. All of
which will be sold as low as any other house for
cash, or on the usual credit to punctual custo-
merS.
N. B.-Country Produce, such as Flour, Bees
wax, Flax Seed, Corn, Oats, &c., taken at fair
marke: prices in exchange for goods.
ISAAC PAUL g. co.