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American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-02

A SHORT HIsroRY OF THE LATE GEN. VAN
Ness. Washington letter writer gives a
Il brief but interesting history of the late Gen.
Van Ness, who cnme TO Washington in 1901,
as a member OF congress from the State oil New
York, doshng and elegant young man of
about &c years Of aye. The writer says:
In the year 1903 he married the daughter OF
old David Burns, who was large landed pro-
prlotor, when, what is now city, was divided
between coruheIds and swamps Miss Burns
was az only child, a very beautiful and interest
ing woman, and after the death of her father,
became possessed Of hls property. Under the
caletuI and thrifty management OF Gen. Van
Ness, t'ls property, III little less than a half
century, amounted N value, To near half mil
lion OF dollars. Gen. Van Ness had by tins
marriage only one daughter, lovely and ac-
conplshed girl, who died soon after her mari
age In a few years afterwards, Mrs. Van Ness
followed her daughter to the tomb, having been
horne down with grIet ever since the loss Of her
child, thus leaving Gen. Van Ness sole proprle-
tUf OF this immense real estate.
The only heirs Of David Burns now living,
that remember, are two persons, brother AND
sister, cousins of the late Mrs. Van Ness. The
IoraeT has been an inmate Of the poor h0us,
Tor several years past, and the lt,tler, II wido"
| is residing here in great dGstIlutlon and power
ty. la the early part of the present year Gen
Van Ness died lnteslate, at least no will has
been found. Cornelius c. Van Ness, brother OF
Gen. }. T. ", known to the public as Cover
nor OF Vermont, as Minister to Spain, and as
collector Of New York, proceeded 10 take out
letters OF administration upon the estate. Nj
S"nnor, the person assuming to be Mrs. Van
Ness, sought to revoke the letters obtained by
Gen. Van Ness. The Orphans Court turned
the matter over to the Circuit Court, which is
now investigating the fact of the alleged marri-
age,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-02

THE STEAMER PErRIrA. The steamer "Pc-
trita," which was captured by Commodore
Perry at Tobasco, is an American vessel, built
in New York, in 1885. She was then called
the "Champion," and was considered one of
the fastest boats of her class. She was pur-
chased and ran a long time on the Chesapeake
bay, and the Potomac and James Rivers; was
re sold and taken to New Orleans, where she
ran on the Mississippi river some time; she was
Subsequently purchased by a Mexican firm,
who ran her between Tabasco and other towns
on the coast and rivers. She is said to be a
very fine boat yet.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-02

INDIAN DEPREDATIoNs, We understand
says the ST. Louis Republican, that Major
Sumner and Lieut. Armstrong, U. S. A., have
arrived at Fort Levenworth from Santa Fe.-
They confirm, we learn, the information, prcyi-
ously received, of the robbery of a train of
United States wagons, by the Indians, near
the pass of Arkansas. There were thirty wa
gons and one hundred and sixty mules in the
train, and they were accompanied by forty
men. The wagons were filled with clothing
and hospital stores, commissa7y's stores, sugar.
coffee, SC. They took possession Of every
thing, except the wagons, and made off with
the property. This outrage was committed
by party of two hundred Pawnee Indians;
and little opposition was made by the men as
they were without ammunition. We shall Lave,
no doubt, full particulars, in a day or two.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-02

E-9 COMPOUND LUNG sYtUP
OF NArnTHA!
~ positive cure I0tTnh"rcuIGus Consumption
Asthma, Dncime. BrOnLhI All, c,Iops grd ali rvi'
results whiCh arise IRON UrOtraced cold or sudden
ekpnSure. Prepared by J, Wilson Barring, " D.
no 50 Alfred Place, Bedford Square, Westminster
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-02
DIR. j. WILSON BARRING,
TO THE WORLD.

III Offering TO- the public my Syrup Of Naphtha,
u 50 ulHer hrm conviction Of lis Improvement on
mat IN possess ing remedy SO rare AID trv vaIn3
o'e' u" matter how much good might result from its
appncatoh IN private practice, lis results would be
com para'lVty lhlcd 10 what they NIGH be BY pac-
lng 1t in such position thar typry nrTsnn vh; y ar
utelea' ahd cannot make personal application, can
procure my piah Of treating C0nsun p.ion without
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
The rich Banker and The poor Farmer.

The unjust operation of the Tax Law
is illustrated very plainly in the case
OF two individuals well known to the
people OF this part Of the State: one of
them is named SIMEON JENNINGS, an u
surious money lender of great wealth:
the other is a poor but industrious far
mer whom we shall call TIMOTHY FRU-
GALL and dozens of the same family
may be found in every township in
Ohio. The Tax Law allows both Fru-
gal and Jennings, to hold their kitchen
furniture, beds, bedding, and one hum
dred dollars of household furniture free
from taxation. 1t lets both equally clear
although one is immensely rich and the
other poor. But Mr.. Frugal after la
boring hard for ten years, has bought
himself little patch OF land worth a
few hundred. dollars: he is taxed on ev-
cry acre Of this although it is all he
owns on earth. Mr.. Jennings is ex>
ceedingly wealthy-and after having
shaved the people Of this and the sur.
rounding counties, out of TENS OF
THOUSANDS of dollars, has at last
invested his gain in The Salem branch
of the State Bank: the same law which
makes poor Furgal pay tax on his little
patch ofland, allows Jennings to hold
his. thousands of bank stock free from
taxation. This is the justice Of whig leg
Patriot.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

QT We would call the attention of finvaids 10
medicine advertised as ''Vaughn's Lithontriptic
Mixture" Ifone half is true which we hear Of
this article, it certainly is panacea which acts
upon newly discovered principle. Its effect
which has come under our own observation
proves that his new Theory of "one disease only''
has foundation, for we know in every trial Of
this strictly vegetable compound. it has acted ss
a strong curative agent--yet administered for all
kinds of complain Is. See advertisement headed
"Great American Remedy" Pamphlets furnish-
ed gratuitously. F r
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
hi, possession. ui,a Or Of which he has The

his possession, or Of which he has The
control, al the time he is required tt
make thevstatement. The provisionsso
the law clearly show that the propert,
10 Be Included in the statement, ant
returned BY the assessor, is that which
the person bas in his possession at the
time the. assessment is made.a s5 guig
4afS. No deduction OF debts due BY
arYy person can be made from personal
property,a which includes = merchants
and manufacturers stock, The law al
lowsdeduction of debts to be made from
moneys and credits 1only.9g This was
explicitly stated In my former instruc.
tons Any person who makes such
deduction from his personal property
willviola.e the law.T The falmer has
Just as much right to deduct his debts
from the value ofhis hogs, COWS, horses,
or farm, as the merchant and manufac>
turerl have. 10 deduct fleirI debts from
theirsstock Of goods or materials for
manufacturing. No such right is given
in the law.a 500 ID sas.liy ID ii s,asE
ral4aWhere the person with whom a
blank statemen:uhas been left neglects
or refuses to be- sworn, the assessor
may, from his own knowledge and per-
sonal examination, make q list Of the
properly, moneys and credits of such
person, and determine the value thereof.
But If the assessor has not information
satisfactory to himself, he has the right,
and il is his duty to call such witness,
es. as he believes have knowledge Of
the property, moneys and credits OF
suchaperson, and of their value, and to
examine them under oath. Assessors
should be careful not 10 place an esti.
mate upon the property, moneys and
credits of the person who refuses to
comply, with the requirements Of the
law, below :heir actual value, and thus
hold out reimbursement to violate the
law. fSee sections 80 and 33 ''
Is. Pleasure carriages include all
carriages, buggies, balouches, hacks,
dearborns, and all other carriages or
WAGONS intended for the transportation
of persons, or as family carriages.
These Instructions. with those which
were before issued, have been submit
ted 10 the Attorney General, and he
concurs with me in the construction
which have given 10 the several pro-
visions of the law. - '~ '-
You are requested 10 communicate
them to the several township assessors
as soon as practicable. ,.%r.. ..aast
Very respectfully,
ss'@ s.ea esa7 tfa JOHN WOODS,
'aa@ y go a'tS.''n2' % e. Audito,. of State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
1l)ie0.

In Rootstown. April 3Oth, ASA L. MOSES.
aged about 25 years. .
In Ravenna, on the 81 inst. Mrs. JANE
EATIN GER, consort Of James Eatinger, aged
years.
InsRootstown, on the lst inst. Of erysipelas
STEPHEN COTTON, aged rs years. ~ e
Mr.. Cotton was native of Massachusetts,
from which State he moved to Ohio, where he
had resided for forty years previous to his de-
cease. He was one of the first settlers of the
township in which ho died.. But week previous
to his death he was in the enjoyment Of excel
lent health.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
N E w FIR M.
CARfNET.wARE-

VENiE subscribers would respectfully inform
the public that they have entered into a
co partnership IN the CABINET BUSI-
WEISS, at the old stand Of F.. X. Collins q.
Co., opposite the Universalist church, IN Ra-
VIENNA, and are now prepared 10 accommodate
customers with any article in their line on
short notice. and at
Reduced Prices for Ready Pay.
We intend TO keep good assortment con-
stantly on hand, and when Job is made
to order, we will pledge ours elves to make il
by the first promise, (unfess sickness prevent,
or forfeit one third the price of the article
We will sell a good s
Cherry Bureau for -. SIC
Break fast table from 1. $3to SO, so
Stands, good article, $500
and other work in proportion, and will warrant
our work to be made and finished IN work.
manlIke manner.
We intend to keep on hand nm assortment
of the Screw Bed (new pattern) acknowled to
be the best in use, by those who have tried
them.
Also, general assortment Of Chairs, Set
tees, &c., cheap. Fancy cane seats at SO pei
sett; common, at $3.50. Call and see them
N. B. Various sizes of COFFINS OF
hand, finished in good style, at reduced prices
People from distance will not be obliged
TO come the second time for cofins of ordna>
ry size. A. B.'GRIFFlN.
II. G. PHILLIPS.
Ravenna, April IS, 1846. 6m46.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

Breakers AHEAD!-LooK oUT!-
We learn by one Of the Pittsburgh pa.
pers, that some of the Ohio banks have
resorted to desperate measures to save
their credit at home. The statement
says, that "large patches of their notes
have been sold and the specie taken
back-the amount drawn by them
mostly from our banks, is believed to be
about 80, 00O." This looks exceeding
y suspicious and is we'll calculated to
confirm the doubts which have all along
pervaded the public mind. By selling
their notes at shave, the banks have
sunk the character of their paper and
acknowledged their want of readiness
to meet their engagemens.-Ohio Pat>
riot. .. @l ..-.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

ONO BANK PAPER.-The credit oil
the Ohio banks is beginning to shake.
This is not surprising when we consid-
er the fact that their charters allow
them to issue t,Oo dollars in paper mon.
ey for every fifteen cents in specie
which they keep in their vaults! Read
the following: .lA. ..L IL. Z 81
"Momey Matters.-The difficulty Of
obtaining drafts on New York for Ohio
money, at Cleveland, and other points
at which our money dealers have here.
tolore been in the habit of exchanging
it, first put up the rates of discount up
on it, and has since stopped its pur:
chase altogether. at some OF the 'ofhces.'
1t would be difficult now to sell large
amount of western bank notes here. ex'
ceptat very large discount. The deal.
ers in Canada money keep firm."--
Buffalo Courier ~ a...
At Pittsburgh,lhc notes Of Ohio banks
have fallen to two percent below par
AT Cincinnati, on the 2lst ult., the pa
per of all Ohio banks out of the city
was still quoted at ~ discount.--Ohic
Patriot. 4'' Z @ r
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

Ans,eer to the puzzle in the last Sentinel.-Af
ter mature delibcration, Mr.. Y. resolved that the
answer should be as blind as the puzzle, and he
accordingly requested Messrs. A, E, /, L, and S,
to arrange themselves before the company; Of
fering them as one of the answers. Then re-.
questing Mr.. A, TO retire, he presented the re.
maindcr as the other. This caused ssme ques
tioniEg among the company, as TO whether Mr.
Y, had solved the puzzle; and it was finally agreed
that the several gentlemen should change places,
and by this means ascertain whether tho true an .
swer could be returned, After marching, and
countcrmarching, they finally wheeled into line
and read A, I, S, L. E. The reason then appear
cd why Mr.. Y, requested Mr.. A, to retire: for
/, S, l., E. were left, which with the former, con-
stiluted the t,oo nouns spoken of in the puzzle.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
b Arrival Of the Great Western.
Seven DAYS later from Europe.


The Great Western arrived at New
York on Thursday morning the 3Olh
ult., a, 10 o'clock, with seven days later
intelligence from Europe. There ap'
pears 10 have been nothing Of an ex-
citing character since the news by the
Caledonia. The Oregon question is laid
aside for matters Of more immediate
home concemment which are before
Parliament, such as the Corn Law and
Irish, Coercion Bill. e., .,,. s. -, ART,
The news is highly interesting but
notimportant. gose tstla@os ,,9<
kTh: money market was steadily i'm
proving & .a, '', +
There was considerable business do
ing in Cotton, at fair prices. sq, ..5r. ..
The Ministry wish to connect the
Corn Bill and Coercion Bill, and ITO
carry them through together, by sort
Of log-roIling movement. The proba-
biIity IS that the whole will fall through,
and the Ministry will probably break
up.. This will lendto difficulties with
this country. ..' ii = "..a'a
y From Wilmer g. Smiths Eurqpeaa Times. n
The OREaoNs QUEsT1oN.-The ar
ticlefin the last number of the Quarter
w. Review, on the subject of Oregon, is
Beginning to attract attention, now that
the hubbGb arising out Of Indian veto
Fies is fast subsidipg. The gist Of the
article is to promote compromise, and
ale reyiewer would be, content with
The 49th parallel. l .aa J
sAWa have contended from the first
that any fair settlement Of the dispute
would tie hailed with avidity by the
English people, in order to avoid the
horrible consequences which an appea
to force would produce; and the semi
official character ofthe article to which
weallude, embodying the feelings OF the
great Conservative party on the sub
iees,gia sconfrmatory of our views.
-.ysiq -elatPARLIAMENT. aaaiH aa
rsArRII 8 Sir Robert Peel moved
the adjournment Of the House till Fri
day, the l7th Of (which was agreee
TO. ~ Az % %f.ftss4 2ts
Sir James Graham then adverted t
theadiatress in Ireland, laying on ths
tablsog tile house the fetaffnns made u
the government by the Scarcity Com
mission1ers, the members Of which are
Sir r. sBnossn, ahe G Conalnissary.Gene
rai} SIR Robert (Professor) Kane, M Z
Twisietpn, Colonel Jones, Sir1J. Dom
brabe, and Mr.. Mackenzie. These re
turns,exhibitsd nequiyocally the daily
increasing progress of the distress Al
teresome conversations, shared in b.
several Irish members. Sir Robert Pee !
expressed his satisfaction at the tact
that, though some prejadices had to D.
overcome the introduction OF lndlal
corn was already effecting 2 social rev
olution in Ireland, by exciting in tn
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
H.A rs! H.4 TS!!

VNHANKFUL for past favors and desirous
as ever to please all who may favor him
with their custom, the subscriber hereby no.
titles his friends and the public generally that
he still keeps his finishing shop two doors
south of the Court house, at the sign Of the
Mammoth Black Hat, where he has constant
ly on hand and will manufacture to order
Hats of Every Description,
all of the very latest fashion and at lower
prices than ever. Call then, fellow citizens,
and examine my assortment, as charge moth,
ing for the sight. H. c. TICKNER.
Ravenna, April 81, 1916. 48tf.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

Staples, Clarke g. Prentiss,
PRODUCE, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
M E r CHAN 1T O.,
No. l3, Front ST.. between Main & Syeamore
Cincinnati, q. "a
JAMES M. STABLES, of the late firm of Cal
houn s. Staples, F. J. CLARKE, late Of the
firm of Clarke g. Co., of Beaver, Pa, and CY-
RUS PRENTlss, of Raynnna, o., have associated
for the transaction of General Commission
and Forwarding business. in the large and
commodous warehouse, No. Is, Front Street,
opposite the Steamboat Landing. .~.
Our particular attention will be paid to the
sale Of Western Reserve Cheese and Baiter.
and other northern produce and manufactures,
and to the purchase and sale of Sugar, Mo.
tasses, Coffee, and the products Of the South
eyn country, and of tnis City generally, sxcLu-
sIvBLY ON COMMISSION. ,., .,,<..
The usual advances will be made on con-
signments-the interests and instructions Of
owners cerefulIy regarded, and proceeds Of
sales promptly remitted.' 1885,
We solicit liberal share Of patrona &c, trust
| ing that our long experience in business, and
thorough acquaintance with this market, to.
gether with the favorable location of our Ware
house, will enable us to give entire lsatisfae-
tion to all who may eonfide their business to u.s.
Mr.. Robert IsbeH of Portage county, will
attend to the sale and management Of cheese
| entrusted to their care. .t; 4i3 &
| q STAPLES, CLARKE & PREN'rISS.
Cincinnati, Feb, 9, 1946. 4ON. r
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
DISSOLUTION.

THE Co Partnership heretofore existing
Il between the subscribers, under the firm
of Tickner g. Massey, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All persons indebted to
the late firm are requested to settle the same
with II. C. Tickner who is authorized to rec
ceive the same and who will pay all claims
against the late firm. H. C. TICKNER.
WIN. MASSEY.
Ravenna, April l8, 1876.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
DISSOLUTION.

VVHE Partnership heretofore existing
! between the subscribers IN the Copper.
Tin, ane Sheet Ironware Mandatory under
the firm of R. Bradley & Co. at Franklin,
Portage Co. Ohio, is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent.
The business will hereafter be conducted
by r. Braoley, who will pay all demands
against the late firm, and receive and collec
all debts due said firm. ,
Il. BRADLEY, E.
DANIEL P. RHODES
Franklin Mills. April 90. 1916. Sw47,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
TAILOR In G..

TIIE subscriber would inform his Friends
j and the Public generally, that he still
continues to carry on the above business, at
his Old Stand, one door South oe C. Prem
tss' store, and is prepared as heretofore, to
do work in his line OF business. in lhe neatesl
and most Fashionable manner. The NEW
YORK SPRING S SUMNER FASH.
IONS just received.
GEO. SOMMERVILLE,
N. B.--Cutting done to order.
Ravenna, o. May 5th, ls4s.
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1flarrie0.

In Troy, N. Y.April 24th, by the Rev. l.. B.
Sanford, Mr.. LYMAN PARSONS, of North,
ampton, Mass. to Mrs, LETITIA D. PAR
SONS, of Rootstown, o. ~'.''..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
INVITATION TO SETTLE.

NR. Il. 9CASPARl expecting to re-
H. move from Ravenna within afew weeks
respectfully solicits all who have open ae>
counts with him to call Immediately and ad-
just the same either by note or payment.
He will remain in this village till about the
25th May for that purpose. His friends and
patrons, lit is hoped) will not slight this in
vitat ion, especially as it will be easier 10 set
tie with him than with strangers. 81
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

NJ A bill has passed the Senate of
Michigan repeating the charter Of the
Bank Of st. Clair s ''N |
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
Diseases of tho Lungs Cured.
By the timely use of DR.. Duneans Espectoran,

-
By the timely use of DR.. Duneaas Expectorant.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 2, 1916.
DR.. Duncan-Dear Sir-I feel happy in writs
ing these few lines to you, stating the good effects
OF your valuable medicine produced IN my case.
| was attacked about two months since with In
aammation of the Lungs, attended with very
distressing cough and choking Of phlegm. severa
pain in the breast and shortness ofbreathing, and
at length became weak and debilitated. Find,
ing that grew worse daily, and; that could not
live long without relief, sore Of my friends adj
yised mo to try one thing and some another
Among tho medicines recommended as the best,
was your Expectorant Remedy. My wife at
length sent to your efiico Cor three bottles.
commenced using it according to the directions.
and feel happy in stating to you and the public,
that found relief at once, and by tho time
had used the three bottles was ablo TO walk to
the post office. and to see many ofmy friends.-
l sent for two more bottles, and used thcm and
now eelmyself perfectly we'll
GEORGE JOHNSON. a.
West Third st.. Cincinnati,
No. $50 Sycamote ST., nea, Fifth.
o. Becarefui and call for the above Med.
icine at the Drug store fSWIFT & HATCH,
Ravenna, Ohio, who are the only agents in
Portage county.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06
Copper, Tin andlShcet HrOnwar<
M A N U F A C 7 DRY,

.at FranEl'" MUS, Portage County, OHIO.
FEVHE subscriber would take this method
l. to inform the citizens of Portage and the
adjoining counties that he has purchased the
entire interest of the above business and shall
manufacture and sell all kinds of ware in
cuded in the above business as cheap as any
other establishment in the western country.
All kinds of Job Work done on the shortes:
notice and most reasonable terms. Call aud
will do your Jobs up nea: and cheap
With feeling of sincere thankfulness for past
fayors, would still solicit share of public
patronage. X. BRADLEY.
Franklin Mills, April 90, 1s46' Aft.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-05-06

J. M. STAPLES. FL. CLARKE. G. cPRENTtss
Concinnati O, Late Of Bsoper Pa. Rauenna O