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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26
Wisconsin.
Correspondence c Of the Ohio Statesman.
MADISON, W. T., May 10, ls47,

MADISON, w. T., May 10, ls47.
DEAR COLONEL. II see that some of the |
whig papers in Ohio are claiming the defeat
of the Constitution lately submitted to. the
people of Wisconsin, as q bank triumph.
They will find out their error when the
democracy, as such, speak on that subject.
The question was not made one Of politics,
and the bank prohibition was the most
popular article in the Constitution. Unfor-
tunately, the Convention introduced a
ssmarried woman's article into the docu-.
n,ent, which went even father than the civil
law, and transferred the breeches bodily on
to the abetter half" of the family. Al
though the Badgers claim to be as gallant
as most people, yet this transfer, which
would place their property and themselves
entirely under the control Of their wives,
was i'll relished, and they voted against the
constitution to maip.aa;a their family supre-
macy as barons and "lords Of creation"
The homestead exemption also, was very
imperfect. None but land-holders were
beneftted-while oil other classes were
deprived Of an equal or even reasonable
exemption. s.s !,
These two articles, more than any, or oil
others combined, defeated the Constitution.
Ineed scarcely say to you, that W iscon-
sin is radically democratic. We have an
immense majority on the popular vote
This will be felt and appreciated as soon as
we get into the Union.
Our currency is mostly hard money.
About one.half is American gold, and not
over an eighth bank paper. Corporation
promises have had their day here-and
plundered community, Us usual, marked
their exit, The people Of all parties in the
North west, and the democracy, almost
universally are firm in their opposition tc
all banks hencecorward and forever. 1t is
only necessary to establish firmly the haro
money policy to make Wisconsin, in a few
years, one Of the first states in the Union.
Such is the universal feeling.
The sstide Of nations" is already setting
towards us. Thousands are daily landing
on our shores-and it is estimated that
10000 laboring men will be added to ou'
population ere the close Of navigation. lr
no other country or state is the soil superior
if indeed equal, TO Wisconsin; and the SUI
no where shines on more beautiful land
scape. tits, in fact and reality, the poo
mans paradise.
The pas. winter has been long and severe
The sleighing was excellent from, the LIST
January 10 the 18th Of March. Thesprin
is more than usually backward-yet. vegt
ta,ion is rapidly progressing. Crops
every kind never looked more 1ourshint
and the prospects Of our citizens look brigt
for the coming year. :.
may write you again in regard to affai1
In this region Of the Far West.
Yours, truly, II. A. j.
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FNrAaa for. Sale.

VVvHE f subscriber offers for sale bis farm.
l. situate in the West part Of Freedom
containing 100 acres Of land, 75acfes under
improvement, with a small frame houee and
barn on the same; it is watered by a never
failing spring. There is also young orch
ard containing variety fruit trees. This
Farm can be purchased low for ready pay
or for part pay down with a reasonable tins
for the balance. For further particulars in-
auire of the subscriber onthe premises.
CHAS. A. CURTISS
Freedom, april s., I847. erne7.
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ROOT g. SHOE STORE.

H,HE subscribers would respectfully in>
Il form the citizens ofRavenna and It's VI
cinity that they have taken the chop formerly
occupied by VIM. Gardner and recently oy
Tins & Johnson at the sign ofthe git boot
for the purpose Of carrying on the poot . .
Shoe business in all its branches, ana III 'ne
most approved French u English styles. =.
Genilemen's fine Boots u Shoes, ! adies
Caters, Half Caters, Morocco. buskins anu
Slippers, and Children's Shoes kept constant
ly on hand, and made to order at snort "'>
tice and ON the most reasonable terms.
A share Of patronage is respectfully sol.cit-
~ ~ j. "A. DONALDSON,
~ WIN M. JOHNSON.
Rayenna. May 5th, l847. HI :.
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PrObate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
IN interested, that at the March Term, A..
ID. l847 of the Court OF Common Pleas Of
Portage County, Ohio, the Executors and
Administrators on the following estates pre-
sented their several settlement accounts,
which were ordered to be placed ON file IN the
Office of the Clerk of said Court, for the in>
spectIon and exception of all persons inter-
ested until the next Term of said Court, to
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7COPPER KETTLES.

YTsIIE subscriber has on hand and 10 now
manufacturing, first rate article Of
Copper Kettles, which he offers for sale on
the most reasonable terms. -5.a
Shop a few doors south of the Court
house. JACOB GIMPERLlNG. 2
Rayenna, May 25, 1947. l4 104.
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sN'esU Shoe Shop. 81. s.s
TliEsubscriber would
M> respectfully inform the
- citizens Of RsyeDna and
= - it's vicinity tba. he will
=z7Ez=zzsEE=3z Ladies and Chill
-zzazzz===zz=szz drens Shoe Store over Mr.
dItaaINNiIlV lVN1sVTaHulnuT IIowe's Saddler's shop,
WHARF u will keen on hand and maket order
at fair pricesfor Ready Fey. .,,,.r
p,,ann.. Ian. ae. I847. 5mS7.
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nRESS GOODS-A fine assortment Of
- French and English Lawns, Mnslins,
Cambrics, Mulls, Ginghams and Embroidered
Robes at extremely low prices, just reed. at
Nav Cd. 1s47. ~ DAYS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

0 "Pa, what do they mean by raw
soldiers?' "They mean those that have
never stood fire., sWhat! dothey put
these raw soldiers 10 the FIRE and roast 'em2''
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NEW GROCERIES,.
a. 10 WLER. .aee,.t.

VKTOULD respectfully inform the citizens
wv Of Ravenna and its vicinity7that he has
just received a large and splendid assortment
of Groceries, such as Tea, Tobacco, Spices
of ell kinds, Lemons and Lemon syrup,
Oranges, West India Pepper sauce, Sarsapa-
rllla syrup, most kinds Of Liqnors for sick-
ness, Candies, Raisins, Starch, Indigo, Cam
phor, Stoughton's Bitters, Ground Mustard
Castor OH Garden seeds, Lead, Nuts of all
kinds, Copperas, Rosin, Alum, Shoes, Pms,
Needles, Combs, Yankee Notions Of all
kinds and in fact every article usually kept
in Grocery Stores.
He would briefly state tha. notwithstand-
ing the "pafs and sscells'' of older and larger
establishments, he can and will sell Groce-
ries cheaper than any other establishment in
Ravenna--if you don't believe it call at my
stand on the East side Of The street, little
south ofthe Court House, and examine for
yourselves.
N. B.-I also keep on hand and for sale
the celebrated medicine called "THE Worm
DESTROYER" This is the most effectua
medicine for the destruction of worms tina,
has ever been known as all who have uset
it can testify. A. FOWLER.
favehna, May IL, l847. l02.
| Sherif's Sale.
| U N obedience to the command of a writ oil
l. Alias Vendi: Ex. to me directed and de
livered from the Court Of Common Pleas o.
Portage County, Ohio, shall expose to salt
at public yendue at the Court House in thu
town of Ravenna
On Tuesday the 29th day Of June nert.
between The hours of ten o'clock, A. M. ant
four o'clock, P. M. of said day the following
described lands and tenements, to wit:
"Si,uate in Suffed township, number on,
in the ninth range of townships in the Con
necticut Western Reserve in the State o
Ohio, and which is also in the County 0
Portage, and is known by being part Of 10
number four, and is bounded as follows, be
ginning at the South East corner Of LAM
belonging to Ephraim Sabins it being on tn
East line Of said township, thence West t.
the lot line, themes South along the land
belonging to the said Sabin & Russell Meach
am far enough to contain sixty-fiye acres o
land by running a line parallel with tn
North line, thence East to the township line
thence North to the place ofbeginning."
Taken in Execution as the property c
James Kent at the suit of Richard Webb.
;. Appraised at sS975,O0
JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Portage Co I
: May 96th, A. D. 1S47. e.
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Look out for the Engine

Look out for the Engine
WHILE THE BELL RINGS,
ALL ABOARD THAT ARE GOING.
Passengers that huve NOT paid their
fare wiN please call at the Captains
office. Loaded ,0ith Clothing for the
Stone Store Ravenna.
GREAT ARRIVAL OF
Ready made CgOtzsisss 0sD.aFS
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH.
(except some wei at Beaver.) All descrip-
tions of Clothing, Coats, Coates and Sacks
Of most every kind Of Goods and all prices
from.lss. to .l2 dollars.
Pantaloons of almost every description,
from 81 to $S.
900 Vests, Satin, Silk. .sVelvet, Bombazine,
Alpacla, Marsailes, Valencia, &c. from IS.
to 6 dollas. -,
Cloaks and Over Goats all Of which will
be sold cheap.
Ravenna, May, is47.
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SUMMER STUFFS--An endless variety
y of Summer Goods for mems and boy
wear. Drabette, Twedes. Velvet, Jeans,
Satinetts, Sleeps Grey Cloth, Cassimeres'
Drillings, Plaids, good DrIllings Is: pei
yard, just received at DAfo'
NAV %. 1917.
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Dissolution.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Cos
~ Partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned was dissolved the fhh day
of ApriI last by mutual consent. All ac>
counts win be settled by II. Ewell.
f.1 y III. sEWELL,
A. D. BURE VA
Rayenna; May n, l847. Ies.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

STODDARD E.NEWBERRY.
Saddle, Harness and Trunk Maker, opposite
Z the Prentiss House, Ravenna, q.
NTOTICE.--A petition will be presented to
In the COMMISSIONERS of Portage County
at their June session praying for the location
'of road. commencing ut point where the
Hudson and Franklin road crosses the Town.
ship line little east Of Ransom olins and
running west on said Township line to or
near said County line.
May let, is47. 1s @ ios.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

RONNeTTS-25O of almost every de.
- scription, F lorence, Tuscan, Pedal, Nea-
polotan Lace and Lawn Bonnets, all prices,
i,,st race;ved AZ DAYS.
rr;ne .nwn Bonpets for A shillings.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

FLATS, CAPS, Sea- great variety OF
Nh genteman's s. Boys Hats and Caps.
Gents Fine Moleskin Hats latest style.
do do Beaver do do DO
do do Silk do do do
I do do Pearl do from 6s to lxs
do do Panama do do $s to $s.
Leghorn and Palm Hats.
Common wool Hats from As. to IS.
Wool Water proof Hats, IS.
Monterey, Rough and Ready and Pa'o
Alto Hats and Gaps, just received at
May -, i847. DAi o.
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Copartnership Notice.

JIM. H. g. Co.. are now receiving from
New York, full supply Of Spring and Sum
mer goods. which they are offering at ex:
tremeIy low prices.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-05-26

TUST received and for sale Oranges, Lem
u mons, Raisins, Sugar and Molasses by
Y March 1. I847. G. PRENTlSSy
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cvp ANG g. Co.'S, Iron and Nails, full as.
y sortment, for sale by
Mavs 18, l847. JOHN Nj. HOOD Il 20.
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Sheriff's office, Portage Co.
May 26th, 1s47.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
FROM THE PACIFIC.

The Baltimore American is indebted to gentle
man who left the coast of Peru in the month of Au
gust for Calao paper of August 7. The Peru
vans were still talking Of invading Bolivia, but it
was thought the difficulties would be amicably
adjusted.
CALIFoRNIA-Our informant left Monterey (Cali-
formal on the I'd Of May, and was seventy-two days
in the United States ship Preble to Callao. At that
date every thing was quiet in California, notwlth-
standing the multiplicity of "Civil Governors "
holding sway in the country. Indeed, the emigrant
population from /" the States outnumbered the ma
tive in Upper California.
COL S;evenson's regiment of New York volun-
teers was assigned under its field officers to the
military control of the three geographical divisions
of the territory.
Our informant adds /" As such diversity of opin-
ion exists as to the character of the country will
not venture TO say than that it has been more
oUerraed than any under the sun. Perhaps the
best description Of it is contained in Wikess mar
ratve II is certain, however, that neither cotton
nor sugar can be cultivated in Upper California
and 1t is probable that the climate and other causes
render II unsuitable to tobacco"
The United States vessels Of war were dstrbut-
ed along the coast between Guymas and San Fran
cisco. They have prevented much smuggling, and
captured many small vessels belonging to the
MeXlcans.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA.

In publishing letter of l.. w. BoGGs, once Gov
ernor of Missouri, but now an Alcalde in some
little town of California, whittier his love Of adyen-
ture has led him, the Missouri Republican remarks I:
"We give place TO his Instructions Gas the best oue,
not because desire to be understood any
man to either California Oregon, but because
willing to help along those who ,oH go thher whether they
benefit Themselves If we asked our advice in
this matter would tell every who has any thing
hope for in any of the States Territories of this Union
who not absolutely oucas from society and deprived of
all chance of maintaining respectable sandng-not
foot towards either Oregon California We have made
inquiries from discreet and intelligent who have visited
both countries and they have uniformly concued-not
exception to us-n representing both territories
inferior advantages those offered by State and
presenting inducement to take any respectable
there young man, fond of adventure and especially such
this long route presents may be tolerated in making
journey to Oregon California; but the head Of family,
who has any regard for them, any hope of bringing them
up without being repoach to society," has business to
engage in any such absudity We have the Of
welinformed that Oregon would be almost depopulaed
those who already there could get away They have
been deceived the advantages of the country the
time most of them have entirely exhausted their
reaching that territory, and there they doomed stay
At least this is the with all who have families and
compelled to toll for their support The remark holds
good to California. And now, if any body asks us
they do almost daily about the propey of going either
California Oregon with view Of lettering their condition.
we again tell them not to nch unless they will
ing to expose their wives and children all degrees of suf
fering and are earnestly seeking condition than any
in which they can now be placed. Mr.. Boggs joins, to
some extent in this recommendation and will every
who has Oregon California and does wfuy
design to mislead and humbug his elow-man
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
SIR GEORGE CoCKBURN.

The latest papers from London announce the
death, in August, of General Sir GEORGE CocKBuRN.
He is stated to have died at Shanganah, near Bray,
in the county Of Dublin, aged eighty-four. He is
called General in the papers, but is better known to
{" the Oldest inhabitants" Of Washington and parts
adjacent by the title of Admira; to which title how
ever, added by favor of his Sovereign the rank
and emoluments of General of Marines.
He is stated to have died at eghty-four years of
age. He was, then, about ffty-one years old
when, as Admiral and second in command of the
British Squadron which visited the waters OF Ches-
apeake Bay under the command of Admiral CocH-
RANE, he volunteered to lead the Detachment of
Sailors and Marines that accompanied the British
Military force which, in August, 1914, invaded and
captured the City of Washington. In that capacity
the gallant Admiral did the present proprieors of
this paper the honor to superintend in person the
sackng Of the Office of the National Inlelligencer,
destroying the innocent types, and burning the
books found in it; the building then occupied by
the publishers being saved from the flames only by
the representations of distressed females whose adj
joining houses would certainly have persisted along
with it. They had burnt the Capitol and the Pre-
sident's House, and the only private property which
they took the trouble to destroy was that of the Ed
tors. There are persons yet living who can remem-
Der the scene and could describe the rather ludicrous
appearance of the Admiral in full uniform, mounted
upon old field mare, picked up on his march,
with ragged colt at her side; the bluff old Officer,
haranguing the gathered crowd of non-combatants,
chiefly women and children, gathered around him
pulling from his pockets number two of the
Federal Republican" (hen published in George
town. retailing its ribald jess against the Editors,
and adopting the slang in which that paper habitu-
ally dealt, as well against them against President
MADISON and the whole Republican party.
Well, well 1t was long time ago. The Ad-
miral was in bad odour among us about that time,
and he had doubtless been spoken of in the Ma
tional lnteligencer in manner to palliate, but
hardly to- justify, the pains that he took to destroy
its Office. We scolded him for it at the time, we
remember; but, considering that he was acting in
his vocation, we have, ever since the Peace which
quenched the feud between the two nations, enter
tanned no malice against him or his companions in
an odious duty. We had, in truth, almost forgot
ten his name, and did not know that he was vet
living until the notice of his death Unexpectedly met
our eyes. Peace to his ashes
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
FROM CHIHUAHUA AND SANTA FEE.

Advces from chihuahua have been received ST. Louis
late the lst of July. All quiet the Mexcans ad-
herring rgdy to the terms of the treaty with COL Donphan
The effects Of James Hail. who murdered, in the
hands of the authorities for safe keeping.
From Santa Fe advices hand late the 9Th Of
August Fourteen companies of volunteers had left for Fort
Leavenworh leaving only four companies Of volunteers in
New Mexico who expected leave the 18th August
The average number OF the discharged companies saved from
DEATH did not exceed forty Two companies had vol
un,eered for during the war, and would remain Lieut. Love-
with $4,000 to pay of the arrived the 9TH of August
letter fiom volunteer that Major Edmonson with
the companies under the command of Captains Hone Hol
oway, Mcmillan and McKnny, and three companies of the
battalion under command of Major Wilcox arrived Fort
Leavenwoh the llih instant All the troops destined for
New Mexico met between Santa Fe and the Arkansas
Bend Matters appeared to be in peaceabe and settled
dton in New Mexico the time Of the departure of the vol
unteers from Santa Fe.
Six Of the prisoners charged with the murder Of Lieutenant
Brown, James McCIenahan and Charles Quisenberry
hung the Sd of August under the of
court martial.
Capt Smhson, of the Sd regiment Of Missouri volunteers
attacked on the LIST OF August, Pawnee Fork, by
about four hundred Indians in which the latter lost
or eight killed, and many wounded The Indians
ceeded in running Off twenour horses which broke loose
at the time Of the attack.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
THE MARYLAND ELECTION.

On Wednesday next the election takes place in
Maryland. We must again appeal to such of the
Wings of that State are in the habit of reading
this paper to exert themselves in that interval to
realize the expectations and hopes Of their political
brethren throughout the country.
They have good cause and good candidates.
Upon their triumph may depend the political COM
plexion of the next House of Representatives. As
to their State concerns, it would be improper and
indicate for US to interfere; but as far as the ge-
neral interests Of the nation connected with their
action, we feel that we have right TO call upon
them, and urge them to leave nothing undone which
can be done with honor and fairness to secure the
election of a Wing Governor, Wing Legislature,
and Wing members of Congress. Where SO much
devolves on them, corresponding efforts should be
made.
The. Wings in Maryland have the strength to OBJ
tain glorious political victory, if they will only put
forth that strength. Let them see to il that no.
thing is wanting on their part. What will honor
them will enure to the benefit of the whole coun-
Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

THASKseIvIse.-Two States have already designated
Thursday the 18th Of November day Of thanksgiving and
prayer to Almighty God for his many benefits and blessings
We aude to New HAMrsHIRE and MISSOURI, widely Sc
paaed by distance but animated by the gous and
grateful spirit The Governors of other Commonwealth will,
doubt, speedily follow suit and that the happy
spectacle may be presented of entire nation every
the Republic, bowling before the Almighty in acknowledgment
and praise the same day. Such would be
every way commendabe The crops Of the country album
dan national blessings manifold, and profess
be moral and Christian people. Under such circumstan-
ces the duty general acknowledgment should be regarded
a a sacred one.-PhH Inquirer.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
NATIONAL MONUMENT TO WASHINGTON.

The Washington National Monument Society, established
at the Federal City, making exertions to obtain the free
will offerings OF the people in order enable them carry
out their long cherished purpose erecting fitting tes,mo
NAL to the memory of the Pater Pafyia. Such object
should be received with all favor by American people, who
not only enjoy the blessings Of independence and civil liberty
which his exeons achieved for them but possess
of WASHINGTON their proudes title to the respect and adm
ration of the world The sures guaranty of the proper app
cation of the funds contributed for the purpose furnished in
the fact that the Hon. ELISHA waIrrLnsEr of Ohio-a
gentleman of unsulledand proverba inegy-has accepted
the general agency OF the Society," and removed Washing
ton in order to supcrin'end its affairs York (Pd Repu6
Amongst the gentlemen recently appointed sub.agens or
collectors for the above object by the Board OF Managers
CH.ntEs A. BLAKE Esq, who appointed collector for the
Auburn district in the State Of New York The persona
character Of this gentleman and his connexon with many Of
the leading citizens Of the North it is hoped will procure for
him and his interesting mission all success with the citizens 10
whose patriotic sympathics he is about to appeal.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

On the 9Th, in the afternoon, body Of few hundred men
of Gen. SCOTS sent to attack Chpuepec They
countered large force of the enemy troops there and
terrible fight ensued, in which the Mexcans got as usual
"a sound thrashng Gen. Leon who commanded the Mexi-
cans. was wounded and Gen. Baderas of the National
Guards, killed.
The small number Of the Americans (who. the Mexican
letters say use their expression, shave fought like
devils" retired Tacubaya leaving five wagons behind
them Some these had wheels while others had no
The loss the part of the Americans said to be very small
comparatively
proclamation (or manifesto, they call it) issued
by Gen. Herrera, Governor of the city of Mexico,
mendng the citizens, men, women and children col
ect stones and carry them to the roofs of houses, and from
there throw them at the Americans they entered the city
The above letter reached Vera Cruz by the way
of Orizaba.