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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
Shocking Casually.

On the 4th while some of our citizens
were celebrating the anniversary of our
National Independence, three miles west Of
this village, having taken with them one of
the cannons in this place, while in the act
Of loading the gun a premature discharge
took place and a young man by the name
|of ALviRus HARRlNoToN had his right arm
so badly shattered as to render it necessary
to anputate il just below the elbow.
We scarcely ever see this day, which
should be day of rejoicing, pass, without
hearing of more or less accidents occasion
ed by the use Of gun-powder, and the Joy
and hilarity Of many turned to sorrow and
mourning. Twoofthese horrible accidents
have occurred in our township within the
short space of two years, by which three
young men dependent upon their own ex-
ertions and industry, have been disabled for
life. We had hoped, after the first that the
like would never again occur. Much as
we like the deep music Of the cannon's roar,
we like not the notes of sorrow and wall
ing which too often succeed it. Upon the
return ofonr country's natal day we like to
see the hearts of our countrymen glad, and
the hills, valleys and plains, vocal with their
rejoicing-but, oh, how is the heart scken-
ed and panied when suddenly and unex.
pectedly those who were filled with the
greatest cheer are sunk in deep grief
when in the midst of so much Joy there
comes up the voice Of misery and distress.
We sincerely trust, that, hereafter, we
shall never be called upon to record anotn-
er calamity of the kind. The past furnish
es us with an admonition to abandon q prac-
tice which is fraught with such terrible con.
sequences.
1t sno more than just that we should
say, that, there was the utmost care mani.
tested by those who managed the gun, and
that the firing was very deliberate. The
gun used upon this occasion, as had that
used when the former accident occurred,
had been spiked and an entire new vent
hole drilled; and it is generally supposed
that the fire had lodged in the old vent hole,
which communicated to the powder in the
cartridge. But, whatever may have caused
these accidents, it is certain that the safer
and better plan is to abandon the practice of
manifesting our joy and gratitude at such
vast peril.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
nETha editor Of the star haa been per,

A q
0FThe editor of the Star has been very
much annoyed at late by the clandestine
circulation of a petition for the amendment
of the Tariff that it may afford protection,
and somewhat exultingly asks where the
petition was printed? and if we have be.
come protectionists. We shave made some
enquiries in relation to the petition alluded
to but have been unable to find anindiyid-
ual who has seen Though such an one
may be in circulation. so, we can as
sure the editor Of the Star that it has never
been issued from this office. We are not
in the habit Of working under the cover of
darkness, nor do we wish to conceal our
opposition to a law which has been SO ut
terly powerless to effect the relief which was
promised to follow the enactment Of the Ia.
riff law, and which has enabled the monop-
olizing manufacturers Of one corner Of the
Union to declare their 10, Is, and 90 per
cent dividends, while we see the prices of
the products Of the soil of the west raised 10
about half the price which they bore pre-.
vious to the existence Of this law. This is
not the ''two dollars a day and roast bsgf,',
which was promised as sure to follow The
enactment of this law, nor this the manner
in which the "Home market was promised
to ensure a aready sale and q good price for
the products Of our soil. The editor may
be honest in supposing that this Petition
"came from the Sentinel ofhce;' but we
can assure him that the iniquity lies nearer
his own door. He need not think by blow
ing these kind ofnotes upon his old cracked
trumpet to awaken the fears of men for
the repeal Of the Tariff when it has totally
failed to afford the relief which its friends
promised to effect by it. If you would
impress the people favorably to your tariff
law give. them taste, at least, of that
promised age Of wealth.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

UFThree persons supposed to be con-
cerned in the Cincinnati and Pittsburgh
Mail robbery have been arrested. One
was arrested at Silver Creek, N. Y, and
the other two at Cleveland. On l of them,
says the Plain Dealer, a mere lad by the
name of Wilson, was found over eighteen
hundred dollars in bills, answering the de-
scription of packages of money lost in said
mail, and a note of Joy & Webster, Buffa-
10, of $4,000 for money loaned Of Wilson.
The others were flush with funds, one hay
ing large purse of gold, the contents Of
which he piled freely to evade the limbs of
the law.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
That 'shasty plate Of SOuD.n

In the late correspondence between ths
Secretary Of War, and the late Major, Gen.
eral Windfeld Scott, Commandinr General
of the American Land forces, &c, Z ynssly
momentous fact has come to light, to MI
that the said General eafs ssoap.D There
can be no mistake about this, as by the III.
lowing extract we see Il "ofiiciallyn
announced: .si y n N sss 95 g3'4
HEADoUARTERs or THE AxMy, ,
Washington, May IS, 1876. 4
SrR :- Your letter Of this date. recsiyad
at about Q, r. Nj, as sat do,sn 10 fake I
hasiy plate Of soup, demands prornp. rom
reply"
Now, as the universal whig party we're
once successful with a s'hard CIDER, csn.
didate, what may they not do with sssoup
candidate" Thousands eat soup \ who
never could be made to guzzls s.hard cider. y
Let the General cast Or lis rerirnsntais
reiinquish his service Of ii hours 4 am
drawing splendid plans for the Mexican
camPaign, and lot him take to he feld
lpolitical) with his spoon and ladle. AN
army Of "spooneys" would arise IL his
command. 10 Cleveland Plpis dealer. Nj
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
For the Portage Sentinel.

Mr.. EDrToRs:-I see it stnted in the pa.
pers, that Col. Harney, the officer in com.
mand at San Antonio de Bexar, in Texas,
has ordered all Mexicans who take sides
against our own government, to leave the
country in quick time. San Antonio is I
believe, the place, some three hundred miles
this side of the Mexican settlements Of the
Kio Grande, where was the Alumo, where
Col. David Crockett and his fellows suffer.
60 martyrdom by Mexican barbarians.
WIN you please send word to some COL
Harney, that there are a few Mexicans
about these Northern frontiers, who need his
attention, and who ought to take checks on
The toe-path for Mexico. LID
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

A GOOD oNE.-One of the deserters from,
the company of Jessamine Blues had been
paying his addresses to lady. After his
lnglorlous return home, lie hastened to visit
the fair one; but, alas! she refused to see
him-hurrah for her! He plead thai he had
returned home just on her account. Such 4
plea to win Kentucky lass we never d;d
hear Of! He begged to be permitted to send
her a note; but even this was promptly
refused. We recommend that this fellow
swallow himself!-LouisviHe Dem
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

u CAPT. May was in the Florida
service, and one day, says southern paper,
while scouting, saw an Indian taking aim at
him from behind a tree, whereupon he put
spurs to his horse and rode furiously to-
wards the fellow, and struck his gun Just in
time to give the bullet direction through
his hat. He then deliberately seized the
Indian by the scalplock, jerked him on his
saddle, and riding back to the camp, flung
him b on the ground, saying "there, d--n you,
lie there"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
Later from, MexIeo

We find the following neu,s n, a.. n =
slocP OF war Falmouth. in the New Orleen.
Picdyune. 'ss. 1850
The U. s. sloop Of war Falsno,,t 49,.
ed at Pensacola on the evening Of Fr;dsv.
the 18th ult., from of Vera Cruz, wbsrss
she sailed on the 4th ult. The officers ana
crew were allwelh 81 8
The U. 8. steam frigate Princeton, had
arrived off Vera Cruz, and with he Rari.
tan was maintaining the blockade ff tha
port. The health Of the crews of.both wee.
sells was exceedingly good, although the
ponito was ragingin the city Of Vera Cruz.
General Paroles had at last determined
70 leave the capitol and take the command
ofthe army ofthe frontier, The result Of
the actions Of the 9th and 9th Of NAV q
said to have made q profound impression
upon him.
Although we have now received intelIi.
gence by way Of Hayanna and Tampico.
and by the Falmouth, that Paroles would
certainly take the command Of the army IN
person, yet there was IN impression preya.
lent among men Of sagacity in Vera Cruz.
when the Falmouth lelt, that he would not
and could not venture to leave the CITY Of
Mexico during the session Of Congress. Il
is said, that nearly one half Of the country
is in open revolt The news received here
. fortnight since of the revolt at MaznItnn
is confirmed, and as we then anticipated.
Sonora is now ina state Of rebellion against
the Central Government.
So ripe for revolution is the Department
Of Vera Cruz, that upon the departure Of
the Falmouth, it was said there were 1890
men out side the city Of Vera Cruz, ready
70 attack it at any moment, upon the signal
being given. Some Of the guns had actual
ly been removed from the castle and plac cd
around the city for its defence, and troops
had been Withdrawn from the castle for the
same purpose.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

hEEp IT BEFORE THE People, that a
young woman who has been fortunate 9.
nough to save out of her hard earnings
money to buy a bureau, stand, side saddle,
@c IS made to pay tax upon them to sup.
port federalists in their extravaganza :
While everything the poor girl possesses is
taxed the Banker is permitted to 90 free
except upon his PROFITS! This fact
cannot be contradicted by any federalists.
PEOPLES Forum.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

IoD AND BEBB.-After the grand fail
ure OF the whig meeting in Warren, says
the Ohio Press, the residence of TOD, he
invited Mr.. Bebb to the Inequalities of his
house. Whether Mr.. Bebb accepted or
not, we are not informed. Dave Tod cam
be benten courtesy, and we don't believe
that he can be beaten this fall for Governor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
DEpARrURE OF THE OuIo VoI 11Srrrn,

DEPARTURE OF THE ONO Volunteers
We were yesterday informed upon good
authority. that the lst Regiment Of Volun.
teers at Camp Washington, commanded by
Col. Mitchell, will leave on Tuesday the
3Oth; the 2nd Regiment, under Col. Nor
gan, on the Thursday following; and the
Bird Regiment, under Col Curtis, as soon as
it is Cincinnati Enouirer
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

G THE unterrified Democracy of New
Hampshire have nominoted J. w. Wn1.
IAMs as their next candidate for Governor.
by vote Of 2l2 10 4.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
~ The C,inc;nn,.; en-.

VI The Cincinnati folks opened a
battery ofeggs upon a tory, the other day,
ior expressing his grief at the defeat Of the
Mexlcans II this was to become general
thing, we rather guess there would be q
considerable demand for eggs.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

CONGRESSIONAL. The Tariff bill pass.
ed the House on the Sd inst, by vote of
ia toes. We have no room for the vote
as the news was not received until our pa-
per was ready for press. In ten States the
vote was unanimous in favor Of the bill in
nino others majority for il.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
From the Marion Mirror.
Condition Of the Banks.

A tabular statement of the condition OF
the several banks of Ohio, as returned to
the Auditor of State, on the first Monday
of May, ls46, &c. has Just been published
by that officer, from which we abstract the
following total amounts Of the several items
of resources and liabilities Of allthe banks,
as found in the report
There are now thirty-one banks in full
and complete operation, and if the people
are not prospering and fourishing, why
then, the banks are.
The total amounts Of notes and bills discoun-
ted by oil the
banks, is $e,03l, 1894 40
Total amount
ofspecie on
hand, 1,4s3,2H II
Notes Of other
banks, 967,254 35
Due from b'ks 599,524 90
East'n deposits 9I6,025 SO
Bonds deposit
ed with Ste
Treasurer
& Board of
Control, 772,707 81
Other res'ces l,06s,274 10
Total, I" -$1s, s,s7s,e5e 81
Capital stock paid in on 4th,
May, 40. $4. .O87 $40 go
Circulation, 4,7s5,295 90
Due to banks, 976,9l7 10
Deposits, 2,563,937 81 Z
Surplus ofcon-
tingent fund, 295,9li 90
Bonds deposit =
ed with State
Treasurer, 494, 1863 67
Otherliabilities $685. 81
Tax paid du-
ring last 6
months l2,799 50
Total liabilities ls,s7s,s5a 81
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

IMPORTANT FROM VERA CRUz, YucATAs
AND TAMrrco. from Vera Cruz
to the 10th ult., - days later, have bcen
received Of New Orleans. The Builsiin
says:
Noaecbunt had yet reached Vera Cruz
ofthedeParture Of Paredes to take command
Of the army near the Rio Grande.
The people Of that town were complete.
ly panic-stricken at the apprehension TIM.
both the city and castle would be lombard.
ed by the American squadron. A largo
numberof the more respectable and veal.
thy inhabitants had retired several leagues
into the country. The authorities Of Vera
Cruz were very active in their attempts to
fortify the town, and entrenchments were
raised in every street.
President Pafedes had transmitted roos.
sage strongly recommending an immediate
declaration of war. Se
Adyices from Ydcatan to the 9th ult
state that the Congress had signitied ste
Commonder Ingraham, Of the u. S. brig
Summers, their determination to roroain
perfectly neutral in the war between Msx-
ico and the United States, and offered 10
furnish American vessels Of wnr with any
supplies they might require. The -Somers
TOOK dispatches on board for Commodore
Conner, and Immediately sailed to Join tho
squadron off Vera Cruz. .''
We have also been favored with the 90.
rusal Of private letters from Tampico 10
The l7th inst, The decree Of expulsion 4.
gainst American citizens, promulgated al
Mexico on the 18th May, was duly enforc.
ed at Tampico. The American Consul at
hat place, Mr.. Chase, was compelled 70
iePart on the 7th inst, leaving his family
md property behind. He took refuge on
nc Sloop St. Mary's, by which vessel tho
'ort of Tampico IS blockaied.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

LATER FROM THE RIO GRANoE.- The
Jas. l.. Day, Capt Griffin, arrived at New.
Orleans on the 2Sd ult., from Brazos San.
tiago, having sailed thence the morning of
the 20;h. Among the passengers she bro't
over were Lieut.. Col. Payne, on his way
to Washington with Mex can trophies.
The news by this arrival, says the Pic.
ayane, is not Of great Importance. The
capture Of Reynosa, by Col. Wilson, is
confirmed; so is the report that Generals
Arista and Ampudia had both boon ordered
to Mexico. There was a report in tho
camp, to which we attach no credit, that
Herrera had been restored to power in Mex.
leo, and that an armistice had been tender.
ed to Gen. TAYLOR.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

UFThomas L. Hamer, has been m.
pointed and confirmed as Brig. Gen. of the
Ohio Volunteers. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
Deduct liabilities from re.

Deduct liabilities from re.
sources, and there will be
left Just, $O0,0OO,OOO 90
What admirable fnanciering! How ad-
mirable it looks spread out on pnper!-
With what unaccountable precision the bal.
ance sheets match. Nota cent---not a far
thing--not groat either way.
The truth is, that there is an amazing
amount Of genuine humbug in these same
bank reports. They are made out by the
bankers themselves, to suit the times, and
with total disregard to the facts. The
people have had repeated evidence Of this in
Ohio. Such reports have been exhibited
by every bank that has failed for the last
eight years. The Canton, Gallopolis, Ham
ilton, &C., &C., &C., all made reports just
previous to explosion, showing the most
favorable condition. They make the debt
or and credit pages balance off precisely.
But there is one point in the above re-
port, to which we wish to call the especial
attention of the reader.
1t is sstrenuously insisted by the wings,
that this system must be safe, on account
Of the bonds of the State deposited with the
the State Treasurer and Board of Control,
to redeem the notes ofthe banks in the 9.
vent of the failure Of sother resources
Now it has been repeatedly proven by
the democrats, that this was all fraud, and
that those bonds could not be relied upon,
and this report confirms that assertion.
BY reference to the above figures, it will
be seen that the banks have circulation at
this time of $4.7s5. .295 90
And that they have specie on
hand to the amount of 1,4s3,27l III
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

BUCHANAN REsIGNED.-rhe Washing
ton correspondent ofthe Philadelphia North
American writes on the ist, that Mr.. Ri.
chanan was nominated that day to tho Sen.
ate as Judge of the Supreme Court and
had taken leave ofthe State Department:
Rumor says that Mr.. Stevenson. Of Va -
Mr.. McLane, Of Nd, will succeed him
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

o. Why should the note of an i,le snon.;
ofe banker pass more currently than that of
a responsible citizens
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08

Harroh for Tor and EauAl TAxarros.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-08
Leaving an excess of circula-

IAAouVl6 CACCSS Vi ClTCulu-
ton over specie of, $500, ,O23 50
Here is an excess of paper over specie Of
more than THREE MILLIONS ANDA
QUARTER Of dollars. Now, suppose this
specie to be honestly appropriated so far as
it would 60, what would there be left 70 re-.
deem this large amount Of over three mill.
ions which would be in the hands of the
people. Evidently the only source to be
OF all relied upon would be the STATE bonds.
Let us see how that will help us out.
We have already seen that the banks
have almost FOUR dollars in circulation
to ONE Of specie in their vaults; and that
the excess of paper over
specie is $500, ,o2s SO
And that the amount of
bonds deposited with Trea-
surer and Board of Con.
troll is 77Q. .707 AZ
Seuen hundred and seventy f,uo thousand
seren hundred and sepen dollars and siehiu.
seven cents, to redeem three millions three
hundred and t,uo thousand tweniy. four dol
lars and eighiy-ihree cents! Or fraction
over TWENIYFOUR per cent?
So, that from their own showing, suppos.
ing the State bonds to sell at par, (which ii
is not at all likely they would do under
such circumstances and supposing the dis
posing of them and the proper appropria.
ton ofthe proceeds, and the closing IN of
these institutions, in the event of a failure
would cost nothing, still they only pay a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS.
GREAT REDUCTION FARE.

'INHE splendid Steamboat CURTIS
- PECK. Cgpt. .oSH Dari. or ALICE
t Ia"a' SktHHer will continue wharf at RoeE
% sus every morning except Sunday precisely past
oeoes touching at all the ndnes on the rive,
aitNe at Norfolk by O'clock and put passenger. for BAN
NOR IN one Of The Bay boats that they eomfortah
niehts rest Baltimore O'Clock the pe.t n,nrpns
70 axe any OF the many routes leaving city morning
the Curtis PEEK or Alice will wharf in Nor
folk At half every morning except sunday ma eo,
he nay ooai That leaves baltimore O'Clock previous
Nehhs 'oueh Al al the landings the passengers for
Petersburg will place BY half "a ON. and b n,
RICHMOND by hall pas O'Clock p Il the determination Of
the propretos OF the Curtis Peck carry the trvea
low and good and accommodation, 4. any hi
OF boats that may James River
On and amer ThurSisy the Apn Passage and Fare
eteakas and dinner included Richmond OF Peet.burr
70 and from Norfolk g.
fasage and Pare breakfast dinner on IN. River boa
and and lodgings boat included from Rh
nond nr Petersburg from Baltimore. 81
u.surNs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
SPRING STOCK :

WE are now receiving our Spring Stock of
w Straw Goods, which is the most eompl.,. ever Of
eea IN THIS MARKET and eompT-es every variety Of fashion, bile
BOnnetS,
with an extensive and reh assortment Of
RibdHdS and FIoirers
and the argeS and most complete assortment Of
LeghOrn and II. l.. Hats.
ever Offered in this Having made arKe aiops
improvements IN our manufacturing At the nob -
are We can oder to
e anu qua OF goods than northern Most Of
goods are manufactured expressly market and Country
heehan are invited to give call
where We shall receive additions weekly through IN. ,nrny IN
keep our assortment complete. 'e'
w. a Z. P. CARPENTER 4 CO.
No. 1 Exchange Bloch
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
ENCOURAGE THE MANUFACTURES OF YOUF
OWN STATE

VHE Fmnkln MANUFACTURING Company hand
FAPbR WILL neari The Depot Of the southern good
Assortment NJ superne, fine letter folded
nst ruled and plain also rd printing enveop
wrapping pspers Of various the wholesale prices
to whh they public ouaty and
prcethcf msnuise;qe viii hear comparison tho proueton
~ Northern Faeto They prepared ORDERS
description of paper market customers nav
require Merchants and dealers requested Paper
NH and examine or themselves, nh Ifu
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
NEW SPRING GUODS,


NoW OPENING At NO. 81 MAIN STREET.
'u'HE subscriber is now receiving from New
YORK Philadelphia AID Baltimore, large and eeRaut as
oen OF Fresh Spring Dry Good purchased for cash a the
""est possible raies The following part
DRESS GOODS FOR LADIES
FyFetnediea Graduates; Graduated Lawn Robes
SUN striped Ombre Baresrs; PilId French GnEhams
Bun, pink aud blue French Chintzss
Black satin strped BAreges
Mourning and half DO. Lawns and Giuzhams
PolketuTa's entirely new article
Embroidered Musins Lawns
Rich Pans Baizannes and Barge.
SAX Warp Apaca's low as oct ets.
Bon PINK and blue Paris Jaeonets. Coronation Robe.
Trimmed Pans Collars High CbemiLettes
sSts and Cambria Edxngs Nd Insertinxs
AeiahdeTs best Kid Cloves.
FOR GENTLEMEN
Plain black single miued Cashmere
% plaid French do do
rad 6ambroons and Tweed do. Plaid French Dtiips,
Aloerine Dew article; Dap De Louvier do DO
Blue, black and inv green Cloths White Linen Drlinx.
ALSO,
case Of Silk Umbrellas
do. fine Bingham DO.
49, do farasoetes, sun Shades Pausols all mad. bv
"hsh Bro OF Philadelphia, whose famed reputation for
gooa ariee requires no commentator Of nine
M he above goods including many not here named
WI oe o extremely low for cash County merchant. are nv,
tad 20 stock - ''
y. B-Dn hand Cotton osnaburrs, Buraps Cotton Cloths
Cbeef., Ticking, Linen Goods sc sc
pnprS pppy,r,,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-04-16
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.
G.. NSPAUGU& CO.

NO ~ West Vain street
A RE now receiving lnrgo invoices of spring
- and Summer Clothing selected anufac tred with much
expressly The Richmond adsaong our .oss ,.v he
found EnTsh, French and German Cloth dfess snd fot C,s
Tweed prap Rte. Cashmere, Lnep &C Business Coa Fpgb
Frcneh, German and American Cashmere Pant s SATIN Rom
bnznrs Valencia plain an figured Narcotics with
great variety n fancy dress aecs NJ me patterns we
respectfully ass The attention NJ purchasers our extensive
ocEa We arc determined upon mailing quick sales
~ B-our stock few days will NJ complete, Comprising
every style NJ fafmoni IN The gonfemahs line
Aprd 81