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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
UOW-fIie Tariff works.

We have procured from the Treasury,
(says the Washington Union, an official
letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
in reply to communication,from the Hon
Mr.. ADAMS, Of Mississippi, which letter
with the table annexed, are given below.
1t appears that the actual increase of re-
ceipts for duties for the first seven months
and ten days under the Tariff of l842,
exceeds one million Of dollars; and that,
adding the duties on the warehoused goods,
the total increase is nearly one million and
a half of dollars. 1t appears also that the
rate of augmentation is progressing, and
that Mr.. WALKERS estimate will be more
than realized by the result.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
PnEsEnvE Youn LsarHrn-1, vii,

PnEsEnyE YeuR LEATHER.-It will be
seen by an advertisement Of C. PaENrIss'
in another column that be has just received
q fresh supply of Frank Miller's celebra.
ted Leather Preseryatiye and Water Proof
Oil Blacking. 1t is said that the inventor
of this article has had many years expe-
rienoe in the Tanning and Shoe making
business, and has prepared it, with view
solely TO the coed Of Leather. All who
are anxious to preserve their Boots and
Shoes. and go with dry feet will find this
n sure remedy. Call al Mr. P's Store and
get Box. He keeps the genuine article
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

IHE ep Oaio REGiMEsr.-The2 I'd Ohio
regiment last filling up, and it is thought
will soon be ready for the field. Already
three Of the companies have elected their
officers. who have received their commits
slons The Statesman has seen q letter
from Col. Irwin in which he states that his
regiment will be faH by the 10th, and that
it will contain from three to four hundred
cold soldiers" from the Mexican war
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

BUSINESS AND CRops IN NEW ENGLAND.
"A correspondent writing from Boston
SAYS
Il have been travelling most of the time
since the Sd of July through the States Of
Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hamp-
shire aud Massachusetts have not only
had an opportunity Of Witnessing the oper-
alton of the shuttle and the loom, but have
viewed with delight the evidences Of Yam
kee industry among the farmers. The
crops of all descriptions, never presented
finer appearance than at present. The
hay crop has not been SO heavy for num-
Der Of years. Potatoes are extremely
promising, and show thus for not the least
Indication of disease.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
From the Pennsylvania.
Interesting to the Farmers.

1t will hardly be believed that the follow
ing article recently appeared in very
conspicuous place in the editorial columns
of the NeU York Tribune-although it is
but just that it was subsequently stated to
have got there rather by mistake. The
Tribune is furious Tariff paper, and it is
not expected that it should so soon change
its ground; but the facts here set forth are
too strong and overwhelming not to make
it yield at last:
SIN conversation with late Minister
of our country, held with Sir. Robert Peel,
then Premier of Great Britain, the latter
acknowledged with much candor, and even
with seeming qualification, that hereafter
his country must look to our own for a
perennial supply Of the necessaries of life.
mot upon the countries contiguous to the
Baltic, nor any European or Eastern land
do depend for our future wants-but to the
prolific soil and illimitable products Of your
GREAT WEST"
"That eminant statesman has the sagacity
to perceive that the resources of our coun-
try, as they became developed-the re-
sources that spring from luxuriant soil and
the hardy, indomitable energies of willing
labor-must, in the natural operation Of
immutable laws, outstrip and detrude the
scanty contributions of overtaxed and un-
paid labor, of a penurious and ungrateful
soil. His prophetic vision led him to antici-
pate what stern and unyielding necessity
would soon have impressed upon more
common apprehension. And when he
tempered the iron restrictions of the Corn
Laws-those barbarous relics of on unen-
lightened age-and, in fact, bade open the
prison-gates Of the trade; he made no con-
cession to US or to our interests, but to the
coming events whose shadow his good
common sense-the second sight of states
men-enabled him to divine. He saw the
storm rising while it was no bigger than a
mans hand, recognized IFS hidden meaning,
and prepared to encounter it.
Sand though, in Difference to the bigots
of his age, he but for certain period re-.
moved the shackles of trade, successive
events and increasing intelligence-the
necessities of man, and the silent workings
of Nature, will complete and establish his
undertakings; and we shall be in oil time
to come, producers for England"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

The CURRENCY QUESTION in England
is engrossing much attention, and to judge
from the clamor of some of the advocates of
an expansble currency, that country is in
danger of having the small note nuisance
fastened upon it. One journal, in its exces.
sive regard for the productive classes, urg-
es them to insist upon supply ofone pound
notes, and indignantly exclaims that 'they
have as much right to paper money as those
who can afford to keep e5 Or 9500 in their
pockets.'' This reminds us of some of the
arguments which were used ia the days of
corporation shinplasters.--Ledgcr.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

A WISE LAw.-It was one Of the laws
OF Lycurgus, that no portions should be
given with young women in marriage.
When this great law giver was called upon
to justify this enacment, he observed shat
ia the choice ofa wife, merit only should
be considered; and that the law was made
TO prevent young women being chosen for
theif riches, or neglected for their poverty"
Would to God we had such O law at the
present time.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

A GOOD DAYS Work We have been
informed that Mr.. Theodore Dwight. of
Ypsilanti, one day last week, cut with a
cradle, in this town, II acres of wheat,
which 1t was estimated would yield Is
bushels to the acre. On the same day,
Mr.. J. E. Bunnel, followed him and raked
and bound Z acres of the same wheat
.anm Arbos' Argus.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

A BuLL-The Hon. Daniel Webster was
lately gored by a bull, on his farm at
Marshfeld. The New. Haven Register
thinks no one of the Bun family would gore
Daniel Webster-he being friend Of that
blood
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

vIRoiNsA ELEcTIoN.-The election for
q member of Congress in the Petersburgh
District, 10 fillthe vacancy occasioned by
the death of Hon. Geo. e. Dromgoole, has
resulted in the election Of the Democratic
candicate, Richard K. Meade, Esq, by a
majority Of about 200 over his Federal op-
ponent
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

1F Crowds Of German eanigrants are
daily passing through this city, on their>way
to the near West illinois, Iowa and Wis,
consin. Patsbnrg Post. rs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

ELECTIONS for members of
Congress were held in Kentucky, Indiana,
and Alabama on the I'd inst, and in North
Caroline and Tennessee on the 5th instant.
Elections are yet to be held in several
Sfntes ns f,ilaws.- .-ss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

DEcIDEDLY RIcM.-The Van Vert Bu-
gle says that the good people of Sec. 10
were recently drawn EN- marse to the cana''
by a report that the packet had brought in
three. Mexican officers. 1t proved to be
only Tom Corwin, Gov. Bebb, and John
Woods, on their way to the Chicago Con-
-.,ons;ou
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

Although the federal party arrays itself
in opposition to the present war with Mexi-
CO as unjust and iniquitous, and are clamor-
Gus in demanding the withdrawal Of our
troops, with or without q treaty of peace,
the day will come when they will bitterly
assail the democratic party for having
made any peace. They will depart from
their parctice in all previous time, if they
are not already prepared to pronounce such
a treaty, however advantageous to our
country, Us cowardly and dishonorable.-
Mark the prediction. Detroit Free Press.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

MANErIc TELEGRAPH,-The Columbus
papers Of the 4th state that the telegraph to
that city is completed, and the .instrument'
! was expected in a few days. The line is
probably in operation by this time.
The post settlers have already passed
through Akron towards Cleveland and the
limo wilI shortly be ready for the transmits
sion OF intelligence.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

-p1.A,1 TaLk.-Mrs. Elizabeth Peters of
Boone county, Indiana, notices the abscond-
ing of her husband in the following plain
terms:-
cleft my bed and board last fall, there
by rendering my expenses lighter, nv le.
gal husband, John Peters, without cause or
provocation. All the old maids, young
girls, widows Of oil ages and conditions,
are hereby forewarned against harboring
or trusting him on my account, as | am de-
termlned not to be accountable for his debts,
or more especially for his conduct, because
he IS loater, q drunkard, gambler, q
thief, q liar and Whig.
0 The Troy Whig has the following
wholesale retraction in relation to the U.
States Bank and Sub-treasury questions:
s'some say he [Gen. Taylor] is opposed
to a national bank. Suppose he is-so are
serea.eighlhs Of the s0hig party. The pres
ent healthy condition of the domestic ex-
changes shows that there is 70 absolute ne
cessity for a regulator, and the wings have
no disposition to disturb the existing Gnan-
cial condition Of the country"
O. The editor of the Gospel Banner
thus speaks of President Polk's response to
the address of Hon. George Evans, at Gar
diner, Maine:
SIT was certainly n magnificent effort,
worthy the style and title of the President
of the United States. The people could
not suppress their admiration, but every
few moments burst forth in tokens of nd
miring appreciation. 1t viii not do hereaf
ter TO tell any body who was there that
james K. Polk is third rate mon.
A DOUBLE SHoT.--The Boston Courier
(Mr. Webster's organ) is noted for It's caus-
tic humor and scathing irony. Some of
its shots are US savage as the copper balls
of the Mexicans. AS will be seen by the
following, the editor sometimes hits two at
clip. He says
''If Gen. Taylor wishes to be President,
he had best say which party he belongs to,
without any further nonsensical gabble a.
bout being the candidate of no party"
she undoubtedly covets a nomina-
tion from both the great political parties.
Perhaps he might strengthen his chance, If
he should uaite himself in communion ,vith
one popular church, and be bapsised accor.
ding to The form of another.''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
Tardy but Deserved Justice.

Two of the leading federal papers in
New York, the Courier and Enquirer and
the Commercial, have within few days,
expressed the following opinions on the war
with Mexico:
The Courier says
"We have proclaimed, on all accasions,
that we had abundant cause of war with
Mexico; and that therefore the war is Just,
although it might have been deferred and
possibly avoided altogether, if the admins
tration had so desired.
awe hold that with half the provacation
from either England Or France, the whole
nation would have demanded war; but
Merico being weaker power, we could
with honor have made another effort to
avoid the collision, by abstaining from the
Rio Grande, although, in our opinion, we
had a perfect right to go whenever we
pleased"
And the Commercial:
Gas to Mexico herself, we do not agree
that, so far as she alone has any right to
speak in the matter, this war is unjust. A
long course Of insults and injuries commit
ted by her against the United States as
iiuhASAI3 OAu N1Ll<1CIiS VI tue ~ ulL0u
States as individuals, sufficient to justify,
according to the theory and practice Of
other nations a severe measuse of punish
ment, was demonstrated, we think, by Mr..
Ingersoll's report as Chairman of the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
France has not tithe of the
same good ground for her war against AL
geria, or England for hers against the Aft:
ghans. Even against China, England had
not so much valid cause of complaint and
resentment, or any thing like.
With reference to the justice or injustice
of the war, then, we are of opinion that
Mexico has not word to say"
We do not stop to enquire how often
both of these journals have expressed differ
ent opinions. That they feel and write as
they now do, is tribute to the efficacy of
determined public opinion, and the forced
rebukes of an indignant army, smarting
under the lash of federal abuse.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
From the Baltimore Republican.
Governor DOrr.

The Legislature Of New Hampshire at
Its recent session passed an act conterring
upon Ex-Governor Dorr, Of Rhode Island,
the rights and privileges of citizen OF the
former State. This is an act oflegislative
bodies which can be passed only upon an
eminent occasion, and is high testimoni al
OF the respect entertained for the individual
upon whom citizenship is conferred. The
course adopted by the wings of Rhode Island
towards Gov. Dorr, although unjust and
unmanly, is not unusual with that party,
and is perfectly in harmony with the con.
stant endeavors of too many of them to
drive every one from the exercise Of his
rights, unless he is disposed to support their
views. The following extract from the
Providence Herald expresses the lively
feelings which this act of New HAMPSHIRE
has awakened among the friends of Gov.
Dorr:
"We will not thank New Hampshire for
her remembrance Of the man we love and
the principles we venerate, for her conduct
is above thanks. The exalted motives by
which she is actuated, working through
generous deeds, are sure to bring their own
reward-a higher and richer reward than
the praises of grateful hearts. Her gene
rosity sprang from the hearts of her own
people. We hazard nothing in saying that
it was unsolicited by Gov. Dorr or any of
his friends here. 1t sprang forth of ITSELF
and represents its source as water in the
rill represents the fountain from which it
first gushes. All the better ahd all the
more welcome it is for this; and we know
it finds hearty welcome, and hearty
thankfulness in the breast of every man in
Rhode Island who loves the great princi-
pies on which our republic is based, and
which have shone SO conspicuously in the
life Of Thomas Wilson Dorr.''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

GIVE 1T TO HlM.-The Baltimore Pat
riot, the leading whig organ of that city,
beats Gen. Scott over the eyes most un-
mercifully. 1t is becoming dangerous for
man to ayow himself in favor OF his coun-
try. In speaking of the Generals Procla-
nation, the Patriot says, it is a pompous,
turgid, labored, stintsd epistle, which reads
nearly as well so far as the English is
concerned backwards as forwards, and will
require two or three translations before il
can be rendered into such straight-forwa
modest and brief proclamation as the occa.
sion may have called for. Well might the
old General explain: 'Saye me from my
friends
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
$le,o0s,O32 $2o,0l3,2s6
l9,OO9,O32
$1,OO4,254

Excess of Tariff of le46, s1,OO4,2
*Not all the ports.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., July, l6, 1847.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

A
MoNuaENr TO GEN. HAMER.--A meet
ing OF the Citizens Of Brown county was
held al George,own on the 24th ult., for the
purpose ofmaking arrangements ior 'ne e
recsion of d monument in memory oil Gen.
Tuomas Z. HAaER. A committee OF 1--we
vas appo;n,ed to correspond with similar
conmiuees from the counties of Highland
and Clermons on the subject, and the COM
mit,ces from the several counties were au.
shorized 10 procure the necessary funds to
erect the monument and to superintend the
work, and defray the expenses thereof, un-
til he whole shall be completed.
The 4th Ohio Regiment was at the
Braxos on the 10th of July and were to
leave Immediately for Matamoras.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

S DAiLY STArEsMAN.--Col. Medary has
issued prospectus for Daily Statesman.
He intends commencing the publication Of
bis Daily paper as soon as the Telegraph
Is in operation at Columbus, which has
taken place before this. w ith the aid Of
the ssIghtning line'' the Columbus papers
viii be enabled 10 furnish the latest news
considerable ia advance Of the Eastern city
papers. The terms of the Statesman are,
Daily, per annum, 800
TrisWeekly, 400
Weekly, f 700
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11
Fatal ARRAY at Little Rock.

Tho Little Rock (Arkansas) { Bonner, Of
the 10Th ult., gives the following account of
a bloody affray which recently occurred in
Saline county:
1--WE are informed that, on Tursday last,
in an attempt to serve a peace process, dep
uty sheriff Berchfe.d, OF Saline county,
was killed by the elder of two brothers
by the name Of Allen, upon whom the writ
was to be serye1. AS the Aliens had threat
ened that they would not be arrested, the
sheriff summoned posse, and, entering
the house, attempted to serve the process,
when one Of the Aliens, both of whom were
armed, lowered his rifle and shot the sher-
iff through the body, killing him upon the
spot. Upon this, one Of the posse, Mr..
Low, drew pistol and killed Allen, while
the younger Allen fred upon Low, which
was also fatal. Some one of the posse
then shot the surviving Allen, the ball pass
ing through his arm, shattering the bone
and passed into his breast. The wound in
this case was not mortal, and he made his
escape, but the officers of justice are in pur-
suit of him, and he will no doubt be over
taken. We have heard no other particu-
lars of the affair.""
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

SENTENCED Potts and Wilson, con-
victed Of robbing the United States Mall
have been sentenced, the former for ten,
and the latter for seven years ilnprison-
menta in the Peniten.iary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

GF The Boston Post truly says that the
attacks Of the feds on Gen. Scott on account
of his proclamation is much more general
than were their complaints of his winning
battle over Santa Anna on the Sabbath.
The Lowell Courier-owned by the editor
of the Boston Atlas-shows its open con-
tempt for the hero of Lundy's Lane and
Cerro Gordo, by stigmatizing the procla.
nation as "humbug," and 'sstuff," written
in smiserable style-sneaking and dis
honest-not true" and charging that the
author ''knows BETTER" and that ii he wrote
thus to Americans he would be sshooted in
to silence" This is now the scurriilous
tone OF presses which have accused the
administration of trying to injure General
Scott, by keeping him away from the Army,
from u mean jealousy Of bis popularity as
a presidential candidate. Since the world
began there never was more factious
crew in opposition to any government than
that with which we have to contend here.
Gen. Scott at home was praised by these
wretched grumblers, but at the head of the
Army, conducting the war with yigor, and
exhibiting patriotic conduct, he subjects
himselfto to their obloquy-a sufficient proof
that he is now in the right.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-08-11

PRESIDENT PoLK's VIEWS ON HABoR I'M
PRovEMENTs.-The federal press of the
country has labored hard to convince the
people that the President was opposed to
the system of granting appropriations for
improving the commerce of the country.
The Delegates to the Chicago Convention,
and the speeches made upon that occasion,
all go to show that the President of the Uni
ted States is unfavorable to those interests
simply because he did not see fit to give
his signature to the bill appropriating mo-
nies for those objects, at the last session Of
Congress. 'Why were not the Presidents
reasons for not 81 igning the bill read before
the Convention?' He should be heard be-
fore he is condemned. Had they brought
forward the veto, they would have found
that the President was not opposed 10 ap-
propriating the public monies for the i'm
provement of Lake commerce, building of
harbors, light houses, &c. But one fact
they would have learnt, that the President
was opposed to the principle of taking mo-
ney from the public treasury for the pur.
pose Of promoting the private interests of
individuals.
This was the case with the vetoed bill.
An alarming system of log-rolling had
been adopted and practiced by certain mem
bers of Congress. by the adoption of which,
their water lot speculations would bring
them immense fortunes. The President
knowing this, wisely withbeld his sanction
from, the bill. 1t should not, however, be
inferred from this, that he is opposed, as
the federalists say, to the improvement of
Western Rivers and Harbors, at the ex-
pense of the general government. We take
it upon ourselves to say, he is not, and
refer those who think differently to the veto
ITSELF Let bill be drawn up appropriate
ing monies for proper objects, say for Buf:
falo, Erie, Conneaut, Fairport, Sandusky,
Chicago, Milwaukee, &C., &C., and it would
unquestionably receive the sanction of. the
President. But the draining of lands be-
longing to members of Congress, for their
own private benefit, he will never sanction,
nor should he.-Clevezand Times.
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-31

OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION co.
u 8. Maii Line 10 Coioes and Southampton, and
.SSA The splendid new steamship WASHING
$500 TON, 1850 tons burthen, Frederic Hewitt.
commander, will start from New York on the LIST Of
June next, carrying the u. 8. Mail.
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed to Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
merhaven the 25ih Of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view to being converted into ship of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers up.
pointed by the President both during and after
strucion.
She has two engines of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for l4O first class, and A se-
cond class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen. first class, $3.50; second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will
be charged according TO the nature Of the goods Of
fering All letters must pass through the Post Office.
Parcels for which bills of ladng will be signed will
be charged S. EACH
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, Al William st.
corner Of Wall street. New York.
=. MILLS, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAr, CRosKEr, g. Ross.
do at Bremen, CA. HEINEKEN g. Co.
do at Havre, WILLIAM lsELIs.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
OF construction, and will be in readiness in the ensu
ing foil. may l4-lf
KS There are in Georgia so associations, 1000
churches, and 10000 members of the Baptist church
The increase in the last year was A 500.