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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
C0NCERT.

We ale much pleased to learn that the
citizens of Ravenna and vicinity are to be
afforded an opportunity Of attending con-
cert Of vocal music by the s'Baker Family y
We have seen many commendatory notices
Of this Family of singers, and heard them
highly spoken Of by those who have had
the pleasure ofhearing them. follow
ing favorable "pufg" is from the Delaware
Express, though we think we might find
those equally laudatory nearer home:
The BAKER FAMILY.--Ou readers must
not think we are trying to puff "our pretti-
est'' merely for the sake of putting, lin
seeking to do simple justice to these singers
we use what may seem to be rather exalted
commentary Language. So far as We have
learned the opinions of those who attended
their Concerts recently given in our village,
they gave very general satisfaction. Their
pieces are mostly arranged by one of their
number, and they have a style Of singing
peculiar to themselves, which is novel and
Interesting. We were enabled to attend
their last performance, and to say we were
pleased wouldn not sufficiently express oul
estimation of their singing-we were per
fectly delighted. We have heard Italian
French, German, English, and American
vocalists Of the highest star order, and we
do not exaggerate when we say we neyel
heard any that could equal the singing Of
Mr.. George Baker, the Basso, and we very
much doubt whether his equal can be found.
They are to give concert at ''Mason's
Hail." in this village, on Wednesday eve
ming, as will be seen by the bills, FOR oNI
NIGHT ONLY. Let those who are fond ol
good singing turn out and give them Q
hearing.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
.s0regon Powder Mills.

We had the qualification, a few days
since, of paying a visit to the "Oregon|
Powder Mills" recently erected between
this place and Franklin, by some Of our
most enterprising townsmen, Messrs. Gil
LETT, TlLDEN & Co. Judging FROM a
specimen of the Powder seen, which was
manufactured at their MILL we should think
that they wiz be able to furnish the public
with good article of this "great instru-
ment Of DEATH Those who wish to deal
in this article will do well to purchase their
supply,at this Mill, where they will be
able to get cheaper and better article
than they have been able to procure here
tofore.
On Monday last, we understand, some
thirty or forty kegs were filled ready for
use. This is the first Of their manufacture
and we believe we do not step beyond the
bounds of truth, when we say that the quail
ity cannot be surpassed by any other Mill
in the country.
We cannot, atthis time, give a full de-
scription Of their works. They have five
buildings now erected, where the materials
used in manufacturing Powder pass
through their different processes. Their
Mills are situated about four miles west Of
this place on the Pennsylvania & Ohio ca
nal. We hope the proprietors Of these
works will be crowned with abundant suc-
cess and meet the full realization Of their
hopes
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
Apr. w AIKER's HoasE ToRNApo. =

Capt Walker, Of the army, has received
the horse Tornado, sent him from New
Orleans; as a present for his bravery. It
is said that Tornado seems us fond Of his
backenas the backer does Of him, and when
they make their appearance in the camp
they are the observed Of all observers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24

GFThe editor of the Star in speaking of
the Akron Democrat says: "We only beg
it will not praise us.''
The editor need not fear, friend Can.
field is in the habit of speaking the TRUTH.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
Repeal Of the Tax Law.

Wherever orator Bebb goes, he makes
use Of the same devices for the purpose Of
sustaining his party, and promoting his own
success. While here, he dared us to take
grounds in favor of the Repeal of the obi.
GUS whig tax law. When at New Lisbon,
on the 9Th inst. says the Patriot, he zen.
quired for the democratic editor, and dared
him to come out in favor of IN entire Re-
peal of the present tax law" The editor
of the Patriot returned the following an
swer, which will meet with hearty re.
sponse from every democratic editor, as
we'll as from every democrat, in the State:
eve are in favor Of a totally ney repenue
law which shall be free from ambiguity--
equal in its prorisions-suficisnt for The
economical wants O the State and in
favor oft entire repeal Of the present
enormiiy framed By alfred Kelley and
enacted into ia,O BY his tools in The Leg
islature.
This is our position. Is Mr.. Bebb salts
fed2. We send him copy of this paper:
and hope that hereafter he will not forget
to say something to his hearers about the
THIRTY-FIVE BANKS which are now
in existence in Ohio, and the wonderful
effect which they have had in raising the
price of Wheat, Flour, Wool, &C., &C."
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

TaE New NICER ExpEDITIoN-It will be
remembered thai. about two years since, Cap
tain Becroit and DR.. King left Liverpool in
the steamer Eihiope, on another experiment
ial trial, to open commerce with Central
Africa. Letters have been received from
these gentlemen by Dutch ship which ar
rived in the Channel, dated Fernando Po.,
Nov. 9, announcing their return to that
island from the Niger six days previously.
The vessel had been uron that river for a
period of three months and half. Unhap-
PLY, in consequence of deaths, feuds, and
wars amongst the chiefs. the aspect Of mat
tiers in the interior had been materially
changed and Rabbah. the largest and mo
honrishing town on the river in 1910, is now
deserted and in ruins.-Owing TO the disor-
dered state of things, the mission had not
been so successful, commercially, as WAS ex-
pected, though not less SO than DIR. King had
anticipated under the Giro umsiances.
A letter read al a recent meeting of the
Geographical Society. from Mr.. Duncan, the
african traveller. states that the King of Ash
antee entertained him with a review Of 5000
female troops; whose arms, accouiremenls,
and performance, were truly astonishing.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

I'LL Thursday. at which they have summoned
Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State. Mr.. Trist.
Chief Clerk, MIR. Stubs, &c. 10 appear be-
fore them.
They have also addressed note TO The
President. asking whether he knows aughl
Of the way the burglary(shall call it y was
effected.
The Committee will pursueslhe matter 10
lis results. and investigate faithfully. Ex-
president Tyler will probably be summoned
shall keep you advised of The movements
Among the passenges from Philadelphia &
Baltimore yesterday were Messrs. c. J. and
j. X. Ingersoll OF Pa. Nessrs. Miller and De
Mott Of New York, and a number of other
Members frornsseveral States, among whom
was my friend Mr. Sawyer OF Ohio, who had
been to Harrisburgh 10 certify 10 the good
character of McCook who has Just been con-
victed of an attempt Of bride MIR, Piolet.
This morning al half past O'Clock, Messrs
Ingersoll &c. J. and J. r. Miller, Ficlin, &c.
and Senator Cameron left Baltimore for
Washington. Mr.. Sawyer did not favor me
with his company from Baltimore 10 this
city. Distinguished men 90 by easy stages.
understand that MIR. Mckay intends 10
give notice 10 morrow or next day that on
Monday next he will move that the House
go into Committee OF the Whole TO take up
The new Tarif,sor Anti Tariff bill. hope
The members uW absent will return 10
their post OF duty as soon as may be.
In SESATE.-Among the petitions present
ed this morning was one by Mr.. Cameron,
from the Philadelphia oard pf Trade asking
Tor some Legislation 10 prevent the introduc.
lion ofinlection diseases by immigranis:rom
foreign countries. presume he does not
put Democracy down as disease.
Petitions from ship owners. &c. of New
Bedford and Nantucket, were presented by
Mr.. Davis, against the repeal of the Pilot
Laws of 1887.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arriral at Montery of Capt. Frem ont.

ArT1rdL al IHOHIeTy % CuPI- TTeHtOI".
The editor of the N. o. Pic0yme has had
an interview with a gentleman direct from
California, who says that Captain Fremont
reached Capt. Suffers settlement, at New
HeIvetia, about the first of February last, with
i force OF about sixty mounted men.
Capt. Fremont had discovered new route
or pass. by which California can be reached
by emigrants in sixty days less Time than
by tia old route via Oregon. This new route
is perfectly practicable for wheeled vehicles,
and when il comes 10 be generally known
will give u renewed impetus 10 emigration 10
California. There is no information 10 point
out where it strikes of IRON the Oregon trail,
or 10 explain lis course. Captain Fremont
left his rarty near Capt. Suffers, and pro-
ceeded himsell';o Monterey on visit. The
time of his return and the route he intends
pursuing are as yet unknown.
The representations made in regard TO the
stale of California confirm former accounts.
Allegiance 10 the Certal Government of
Mexico is almost eniirely thrown off. Since
the expulsion of Gen. Micheiorena. the
functions oil Chief Magistrate have been dis
charged by Don Pho Pico, Californian by
birth, we believe, who holds his Office by
some indefinite but popular tenure. The fi,-
nous Mexican expendiion TO reduce the de-
pariment 10 obedience has not reached Cali
orna.
1t is the opinion of the Pics informant
that il is not now in the power Of Mexico TO
impose a Governor upon Caliioria; that,
should one be sent there, he would be almost
Immediately expelled. Still the Caliiorniaus
are distracted by issensions among them
selves, Stability under any rule or any
form OF Government, is not 10 be expected a.
mong them.
There is a strong tide Of emigration pour
ing in from the outset 10 settle there but
there is greater influx Of disappointed em-
igranIs 10 Oregon, who wander on further
South in search Of better lands and happier
skies
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
Correspondence Of the Express.
WAsHlGNToN. May 8.


There is no preaching at ,heCapitol today,
and the House is not altogether in order for
the rcspeciion OF members. Al will he ready
however al the usual hour oil meeting 10 NOR
row.
There arc many opinions in circulation
in regard 10 the probable duration OF the SEES
sion; But ! think nothing has occurred
10 warran The conclusion that congress will
adjourn as early as month hence, 10 meeI
again in October. Mary of The domineni
parry would be glad 10 have the session put
off tina, time rather Than 10 ACT upon the Tariff
and Sub Treasury Bills during The present
session Of Congress. And again, there are
many, wishing well 10 the country, who de-
sire that Congress should be in session pend
ing all the negotiations upon the Oregon
question, and who are continually show
ing what a large majority OF members
of Congress sincerely feel their disirusi OF
The President. In point oi Tact: believe
that no fractions or faction Of the dominant
party are satisfied will him. His opinions
have been as the minutes Of latitude between
forty nine and fifty four. For while,
This echoing of every sentiment common 10
the members of the administration did very
well, but IFS ultimate effect has been 10 pro-
duce disgust and want of confidence. A
man who is everything by turns, bur noih-
ing long may please the few for lime. bul
sooner or later he will reach the point Of con-
tempt, of all men who have any fiXedness o.:
purpose, or any degree Of consistency in their
opinions.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

MURDER AND SUICIDE AT NORTHAMPTON
We learn from Northampton that on Sunday
morning last. Joshua Barron, who resides
at the Community in that place, assaulted
his wife in a most desperate manner, with a
hammer, and broke in her SKULL Mrs. Bar
ron's head was treranned, but our last ac-
counts are that she was hardly alive, and
could not survive The murderous attack
Barron was arrested and committed 10 jail,
after failing in an attempt TO drown himself.
On Monday morning. he was found dead in
his cell, having hung himself by his suspen-
ders to the fastening Of his door, but three
feet from the floor. The jaier had left the
cell only few muinets before he was discov-
cred dead. He is supposed TO have been in
sane.-Springfeld Republican.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

Nix. President EvEkETT'sIyAuGrnAT
The new president of Harvard Universit,
was inanguraled on Thursday, of last week
At Old Cambridge. The house was filed tc
10 overlooking. Gov. Briggs made an intro
ductory addresses 10 The president elect, and
Nj Webtter,heiEg discovered 10 be present
accidentally was cheered undoubtedly. Mr.
Everett IN The commencement Of his inauuu-
raj address, alluded 10 HIM, and said, grace
fully, that he wished il were in accordance
with the occasion that he could Weld his place
10 him, on that day. Mr.. Evere,t's theme
was Accidental Education.
After the exercises were over. there was
a procession from GorefIalI 10 Harvard Hall
where five hundred and fifty persons sal DOVE
to an elegant dinner, the new President in
the chair. The memory of JOHN Harvard
The health of The Governor. Harvard Univers;,
ty, the late President Quincy, Daniel Web.
sier Robert c. Winthrop. DR.. Holmes
(lhe witty poet, president Hitchcock. of Am.
herst College, Prof SilIiman, Of Yale, and
the Mayor Of Boston, all were toasted and
speeches we're made liz reply. When the toasl
10 Mr. Webster was given The whole com.
Pahy rose, as one man. and gave him nine
deaiening huzzas. His speech in replv
NoS mus hdpFy- AHoD1 Olncr things
he remarked that ii would bequiIe our
of place anc quite ob,rusive 10 intro.
duce personal topics or political matters.
foreign or domestic. Should he speak OF
these last, he said,-and especially of some
recent occurrance-in the dialect suited IN
them. his language would scarcely be r.
Pecfdlnr cratic an iingua Latina, nor VET in
hngHd re'ndcuId; but declam0tio oJjureofjo
e.rPecfdtur an pcssiSId jargone! Al This
witty sally, ihrro was. Of course. abundant
applause; aud MIR. Webster concluded hrs
remarks, which were highly complimentary
10 Mr. Everett, with this toast:
'dmici e. SodGLes; salusem presidis elec,i
ct nunc inaugural pro bono ;-viri in quo
jungunIur. genius praeclarissimus, doctri,na
excellentissma, inicgritas, firmata. mores
CT amor viiutis etquoque honestae famea, non
superanda.'
Which may thus be rendered into Eng
lish:-
Fien ds and companions give Won
ihe health at the president elsct, and now.
Tor our good, inaugurated; n man in whom
are joined the most distinguished genius.
most excellent learning. firm iniey rry ur5ane
manners, with love Of virtue and ofhonor-
able fame, not 10 be surpassed.
The President eject received companv in
the evening, al his residence, and the Col.
icee buildings were brilliantly Illuminated
Ueesiy Express.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

THE NEW TARIFF BILL--One Of The pro-
visions OF this bill is, that if any year il shall
not yield revenue sufficient Tor the ordinary
wants Of the Government, the President shall
be authorized and 10 announce the fact by
proclamation. 1t would appear from this.
SAYS the Baltimore American, that the pro-
ieciors OF The new rerenue tariff are doubtful
OF lis suf1iciency as a revenue measure. Now
the present tariff has proved itself to be
good revenue measurea-why disturb H?-
Does the whole country preceive that The
tariff Of 1912, now operating 60 well both
for the government and the people, is TO be
destroyed solely because il extends protec-
lion to domestic industry? No one denies
that it wsrks admirably as revenue meas
ure 1t found the Treasury bankrupt; it has
supplied the Treasury 10 iullness. Its des-
iroyers show 10y the provision above mention
ed that they doubt their own ability 10 form
revenue system that shall work SO WE'LL
Boston Daily Sun.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

After long discussion on the manner oil
disposing OF the bequest oil Mr.. Smilhson
the House finally adopted a plan proposed
by Mr. Hough Of New York, OF which The
The provisions are for & great NdfiCn0iLibrG-
rHaNationdl Museum, and a Botanic Garden.
The President VicePresident members Ofthe
Cabinet, Chief Justice. Commissioner Of the
PatentO Office. andsiayor of Washington, with
such other persons az they NAV elect honora-
ry members are Reconstructed an'establshmenl'
by the name Of tl,s Smithsonian Institution
The business is 10 be conducted by Regents
10 be composed OF the Vice President Chief
Justice and Mayor, three Senators and three
members oftbeN aIionallnstitute in Washing
ton, and resident in that city.
This establishment is not what is termed
a close corporation,' and has none Of the
powers and attributes of the latter.
The second section provides that the
Smithson legacy Of S5l5l69 be lent TO the
treasury at an annual interest Of six per cent
from September 1888. (whsn il was recev.
ed into The treasury:) that the interest which
shall have accrued on The Isl day oil July
nexL-which will amount TO S2i2, le9-or SO
much thereof as The Regents may deem nee
essary, be appropriated Tor The erection OF
buildings, and TOT other current inciden-
tai expences and that six per cent
interest, payable in, halfyearly payments, on
The LIST ofJanuary and July, in each year be
appropriated for The perpetual maintenance
an support OF the institution.
There is also provision authorizing the
Regents 10 make from the INTEREST," an APP
preparation moi exceeding an average Of
$4,000 annually, for the gradual formation
OF a library.
These are the chief points ofinierest in the
bill which has just passed the House, and
which. we hope, will soon be acledsupon in
the Senate
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

MoaE OF THE BEAUTIES OF iNoxRsoLL.
The Cumberland (Md.) Civilian, relates a
characteristic story of Charles Jared lnger-
soil. During the last Presidential canvass, he
wrote letter explanatory and apologize OF
the votes OF MIR. DalAs. the Loco Foco an
Ii Bank candidate FOR the Vice Presidency,
in favor Of the bill to Techarter the e. S.
b ank. in despite Of Gen. Jacksou's veto, in
1882, WHEN The said Mr.. Dallas was Senator
from Pennsylvania. The aPelogy consisted
in this--ihat Mr. Dallas voted against his bet
ter judg menf. ovsrp0wercd by the threats
Rad inpor:unings of the Bank ruffains who
waylaid himn The letter (sgys the Civiian)
as;UmisIed not a fe~--5ui it attracted no
great notice. from the fact that it had Mt. H.
sersoli's inprima,ar.
The history of The times and his own re!a-
lion 10 The subject matter, however, proves
shat the public treated him with less consid-
eratnn than he deserved. The Journal of
the Pennsylvania Legislature shows that
Charles J. Ingerson. then member of that
body. HIMSELF MOVED THE RESO-
LUTiOAS OF INSTRUCTION TO MR..
DALI iS. ~ accordance with which. indie
pendent OF his own convic ion Of right. his
vote was given ia favor of The Bank! So that
il seems he was himself The leader Of the
.Ganh ruhiany' by whom Mr.. Dallas was so
sehsmenily impor;uued II Baltimore Pat
riot.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
LATER FROM MEXICO.

The Mexican schooner Ventura, Captain
Durantez arrived al this port yesterday from
Vera Cruz, having sailed thence on the 1Gfl
inst. Our files are about Two days later from
the capital of Vera Cruz than we had previ
ously received, and they contain little oil IN
terest.
We perceive that the Government is de-
termined TO be ready 10 meet Santa Ana
should the ex-Prcsident determined 10 return
rs we have no doubt he will do. Ii may be
known that criminal proceedings were insii
luted against Santa Ana for his transactions
just prior TO the revolution which hurled him
from power. The proceedings in the case
have been by order OF the Supreme Court
and they make pamphlet Of $50 pages. A
general circulation ofthese may, it is thought
have some influence on the minds Of the peo-
pie, and prepare them for any measure Of
severity which the Government may take
against Santa Ana.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
MIDDLEBURY. VT.
LECTURES,

Notice has been received that Mr.. HAW-
Lecturer, will deliver addresses on that sub
jeci, as follows ;-Ruiland, Thursday, May
18th; Brandon. Friday, May Is. lat the Bdp-
list Meeting house, o'clock. P. VI. y Mid
dlebury, Saturday and Sunday 10th and 18th
Vergennes 18Th; Ferrisburgh 19th Charlotte,
20Ih; Shelburne, 2lst; Burlington, 22d, and
23d. The meetings are appointed at 1-2
O'Clock, unless the friends in the above towns
designate different hour.
~ The first Lecture will be given at
the Town Room on Saturday evening, COM
mencing at 2 o'clock.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
ANOTHER REVOLUTION IN
MEXICO.

Ere this SANTA ANA is either nj the head
ofthe Mexican Government, or has Jailed III
an attempt 10 depose Paredes. 1t is difficult
10 predict what effect this change, should II
have been effected, will exer. upon our reia-
lions with Mexico. Santa Ana is not our
friend. Almonie, who has paved the way
for his return, smaris under sense oil The
wrong we have done his Republic Mexico
will only be restrained, if restrained al all.
By her concious weakness. She is sure TO a
venge herself if she can command means, or
if she ia encouraged by the assurance that
England will 'try conclusions" with US for
Oregon. The chances are, that if we sue
ceede in restoring amicable relations with
England, Mexico will feel herself too feeble
TO engage i'll an unequal self destroying war
with America.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12
ATTEMPT TO KILL King LOUIS PHILI

ATTEMPT TO KILL King LOUIS PHILIPPE
News has been received by telegraph, thai
on Thursday, the 10th ult. the King was
fired upon while taking his ride in the front o.
Fontaine- bleau.by man seated on the wall
The Queen, Princes Adelaide, the Duchess
of Nemours. the Prince aud Princes of Saio
me were in the carriage with the king. Three
balls cut the Fringes but no one was hurt
The Queen picked up a piece ofihe waddine
The assassin was Immediately arrested. Iii;
name was Lecompte. ard he WAS an old gen
eral guardian of the forest Of Fontainebleau.
1t is said that the British army expended
over 100000 bah cartridges in killing and
wounding some 5000 Sinks. YaGkee marks
men would do better Than that OF never hgh
again.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-12

AZ The CAMBRIA steamship from Liver
pool, arrived in the Bay on Saturday eve
ming, and the weather being foggy-decciv-
ed by currents-she ran ashore on beach
in Truro, Cape Cod. just as they were pre-
pairing 10 heave the lead. As there was n
swell in, she went up higher as the tide rose
She lies safe, and several steam vessels
have gone to assist in getting her off. Pass
engers all landed safe. She brings news
eight days LATER The Oregon question is
not materially clanged-business affairs dull
No great progress in The tariff bills; in Parlia-
meni, or the Irish coercion bill. The accounts
are getting 10 be freightlul from the famine
in Ireland Such were the cravings OF hun
ger that provision shops and flour mills had
been broken open in TipPerary, and the
people helped themselves. CIonmell was in
a state of seige, and troops were obliged 10
escort provisions us they passed through the
streets. A great riot had taken place. Ac-
counts OF distress from various other parts
were detailed al great meeting al Water
ford. An attempt, ahori.e as usual, had
been made Of Louis Phiiiippe,-fred at in
his carriage by an old General, guardian Of
the luresis of FounainbIeau. Narvaez, he
late Minister, had fed fromSpain into France.
Congressional proceedings on Thursday
were interesting. Adjourned on Monday for
summer fixings.