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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
For the Portage Sentinel.

Mr.. SENTINEL: My attention was direct
ed to an editorial in the last Ohio Star, up
on the action of the Albany and Buffalo
Telegraph Company in relation to the OBJ
servance Of the Sabbath. The writer takes
occasi, n 10 sneer at what seems to me the
very reasonable action of the Company,
anil at the notice taken of it by the New
York Observer After reading with much
care the article from the Observer, and the
notion Of The company, as copied by the
Star, am unable to see the ground Of its
objection, or the cause of its ridicule.
can hardly adni, the belief that the ed.
i.or Of the Star can be opposed to the OBJ
servance Of the Sabbath by such compa-
ny rs the one mentioned, or that he can OBJ.
ject TO proper commentator Of just ac'
ton upon the subject by religious news
papers and yet the whole tenor of the ar
tic.e is calculated to make such an impress
sion. Had seen such n fling at the
friends of the Sabbath in one Of the many
sheets circulated amongst US by the "Come-
outers," enemies of the institutions of Chris
tanity, should have understood it at once,
but emanating from the source it does, |
am not only puzzled, but deeply mortified.
have been reader Of that paper for some
years, and have generally looked with
pleasure to its weekly coming. For year
or more, however, have seen, or thought
could see, decrease of moral vigor. and
nv regret has been expressed; but more
recently there have been instances in which
1t seemed to me the character of the paper
was wholly changed
think am not disposed to claim too
much from merely political paper Yet
when [ considerable good or evil influence
that such paper may exert, cannot feel
Indifferent to its character, when it is to be
read weekly in my family. entertain
the hope that not only the religious part Of
this community, but every moral man, and
particularly every head of a family is Who'll
ly unprepared to give up the institution Of
the Christian Sabbath, not only from its
divine authority, but from its fitness to our
condition and wants, its elevating influence
upon our morals and happiness, and, in
short, its its adaptation to man. Take a.
way our Sabbath, and you take away the
strongest moral lever on earth, the best
gift Of Heaven. That paper which can
so far forget itself Us to make use of the
position given it by the subscriptions of
reasonable and reasoning men, to sneer at
the institutions Of Christianity, and those
who revere and cherish them, may expect
the rebuke of that part Of community whose
good will is most desirable.
My object in calling attention to the ar
ticle in the Star is wholly above political
considerations, yet it may be proper to en-
quire il party organ taking the position
Of that paper, may not be in danger of los.
ing its friends, as did the famous Robert
Dale Owen. REGRET.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
New JerSey Election.

The democratic candidate for Governor,
HA1NEs, is elected by majority Of over
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED. The
wings have minority in the Legislature.
This is the third State which, within few
weeks past has elected Democratic Gov
ernor,-the democrats having majority
Of the popular yoie-yiz: Maryland, Geor-
gio, and New Jersey; and in each of these
States the federali<ts have a majority in
the Legislature. Can't some whig editor
give us a chapter on gerrymandering?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
Canales Turned Underwater.

Our readers will not be little surprised,
says the Picayune, to hear that the valiant
Col. Canales, the terror of the Mexican
inhabitants Of the Rio Grande, and perhaps
the dread of unarmed American traders,
has gone extensively into the insurance bu.,
siness. He insures goods, American or
Mexican property, from the Rio Grande. to
Monterey, against perils by robbers or
guer'tleros. His charges are somewhat
onerous-twenty-6ye per cent. premium
but he gives ample security for the fulfill
ment Of his obligations. He has even re.
covered stolen property at the same rate
His ear is open to offers for his services,
and he finds account in guarantying the
safe conduct Of goods to Monterey.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
THANKSGIVING.

], will be seen by referring 10 another
column that Gov. Bebb has issued his Proc
lama,ion recommending to the people o
Ohio to observe Thursday, the 25th inst,
as q day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
The same day has also been set apart by
the Governors OF the following States, viz:
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Michigan, Indiana, Missouri.
Maryland, Kentucky, and Florida-four-
teen States. s4% a9sz
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

TENNEssEE SENAToR.-On the 25th
alt., five unsuccessful bnliotings were had
in the Tennessee Legislature TO elect a
Uniled States Senator to succeed Mr.. Jar
nigan. On the 5th ballot, w. B. Reese
received Is votes; John Netherland Is;
Robertson Topp 10; scattering 40.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
Nj ,jority against the amendment, 1875,
GREAT RoBBE2y.--Tn Hamilton, (Ohis

GREAT RoBBE2y.-.In Hamilton, (Ohio,)
on Sunday night, an iron Safe, containing
seven thousand dollars in notes, and from
six to seven hundred dollars in cash, was
taken from a store during severe rain
storm. The safe weighed about seven
hundred pounds, and is supposed to have
been thrown into the river, after having
been robbed, rs no trace of either it or the
thieves has yet been had.-Cm. CONNER
ciui
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
10 Mr.. Edmund Quincy, of Boston,

~ Mr.. Edmund Quincy, Of Boston,
in letter to his whig friends, thus speaks
of wings and the WlLMor proviso:
'The leading wings, in and out of the
city, care very little about the Wilnot
proviso, the Mexican war, the extension of
slavery, or any thing else, except high
prices, lat dividends, and the chances Of Of
lice in the milleniol days Of q whig presi-
dency."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
CoNFEssING THE Alcorts

CONFUSING THE DIsHoNoE.-Alcorta,
the Mexican minister Of war, in his dispatch
to the commanding general at Tamaulipas.
boasts that Santa Anna, s'during the time
the negotiations were going on, famed the
flame of national spirit, and reorganized
the army This was directly against the
conditions ofthe armistice, and shows the
measure Of tho enemy's honor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

DhuMMEp Our.-A cargo of twenty dis
missed soldiers has been landed at New
Orleans. They were drummed out Of camp
for their rascalitics.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION IN CoNNEcTI-
cur.-The following is the official state
ment Of the votes given in each county of
Connecticut, on the proposed amendment of
the constitution. providing for the admission
Of colored men to tho elective franchise:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

The 1DIFFERENcE.-Mr. Clay says,
.'Stand by your lcountry''-llis presses say,
our country is in ne wrong, and we will
stand Mexico.
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Session Statesman.

We call attention to The prospectus Of
the Ohio Statesman for the approaching
session ofthe Legislature, in another col.
umn.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN NASHVILLE
The ''Merchant's Insurance and Trust
Company recently exploded, seriously
injuring several hundreds Of honest people
I'm their pockets.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
Here is home thrust which is going the

Hero IS q home thrust which IS going the
rounds of the papers without credit.
Ask wife whether she would be willing
to have her husband q drunkard, and she
would answer, "No! anything but drunk
ard.pl Ask a mother the question, and she
would answer, "No, let my son be a
monster, but not q drunkard. ASK q
family, and they would answer, Zone drunk
ard is enough to make US all wreched."-
With these undeniabe facts before her,
how can maiden trust her happiness to
the care of dram drinker or wine slipper?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10

"ANTI PoKING-YoUR-NosE-INT
PEOPLE 's-BUsINEss SOCIETY. ."-ln conse-
quence Of the numerous applications by
persons under fourteen years of age for a
situation, the board ofdirectors have decided
! that no one under the age OF fourteen
years can be admitted as members or in
trusted with an agency.-Boston Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-11-10
STATISTICS OF RA1LRoAp Acc,pEs1

STATISTICS OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
The returns just printed by order Of the
English House of Lords, show that during
the six months from January first TO June
thirty, 1s47, there have occurred, by rail-
way travelling in Great Britain and ireland,
accidents by which 101 persons have been
killed, and 100 injured. Tho whole num-
Der of travellers was 23,1l9,4l2. During
the preceding six months 81 persons were
killed, and I54 injured - making, during
the year, 1872 persons killed and 254
MANNED and injured. 1t is right to say,
that a majority of these accidents have
arisen from the carelessness of the sufferers;
and 40 of the deaths out Of the 81 during
the first six months, from crossing Or walk
ing on the line in front of the engine.
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PROSPECTUS or THE
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COLUMBUS, Oct, 1347:
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05
SELECTION OF APPLES.

We copy from the Massachusetts Eagle,
some good remarks on the selection Of
young trees for transplanting. What is
said Of transplanting trees from more
southern climate deserves special attention.
Cul;;vators in Vermont cannot safely de-
pend to much extent on trees brought
from the south or from the sea coast.
Another point to be regarded in the Sc
lection of varieties, is, to choose such as
cone early into bearing. OF two kinds
equally good otherwise, one may be relied
on 10 produce many bushels before the
other will produce peck
Ifintended for market, i is bctte' &c :e-
ly on a very few varieties. 1t is Tar bet
ter t. send to market 80 barrels of Bald
wins, than 50 barrels of20 different kinds,
even if equally as good. The lot can be
disposed of NJ re readily, with less trouble,
sand at a more uniform price. Mr.. Web
ster set twelve acres with Baldwins at his
farm in Mansfield last spring. Mr.. Pell,
of New York, depends on his Newark Pip
pins. O;her experienced culiivators, who
know the markets well, find ii best to have
large orchards Of a single kind.
Especially is it necessary, in the present
state of fruit culture among us, to be eau
tious in regard to new and untried kinds
There is danger of being led with the
best intentions, it may be, on the part o
the seller to procure varities that have M
claim to extensive cultivation, and have
only been introduced into nursery be
cause they happen to strike Inc fancy o
some inexperienced individual or two |
one wishes 10 experiment with two kinds
very well; but he that is selecting young
trees with view to profit from the sale o
their fruit, should take only those that arr
known in MARKET Agriculiuralist.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05

dainty. Each successive year in the course
of the experiment, has made a material
improvement. and he hopes that the exper-
iment will result in the production of ex-
cellent and healthy varieties.
We had the pleasure of walk in Mr..
Smiths potato garden recently. The
Buffalo Pinkeye, to which was awarded at
Auburn, the State premium, and its own
seeding look healthy and productive But
the field of seedlings from his most impro-
we'd seed from the balls, sown the middle
of April last, and occupying five acres,
exhibit plants superior to any that we sup
posed could be raised from the seed oflast
year. The vines are strong, stocky, and
healthy, and the flowers are much more
numerous than in the common variety.
The number of potatoes at the roots is i'll
credible, and it seems likely tat they will
attain fair marketable size this year
The plants however were first raised in an
artificial bed, and then set out. We shall
watch the result of the experiment, and
believe that any positive conclusion as to
the prevention the disease in this manner,
would be premature
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05
Volume XII.
AGRICULTURAL.
WHAT OUR FINE FRUITS HAVE
SPRUNG FROM.

The Peach, originally, was poisonous
aImond-Its feshy parts were then used
TO poison arrows, and it was for this pur-
pose introduced into Persia; the trans
planting and cultivation, however, not on
| ly removed its poisonous qualities, but pro-
duced the delicious fruit we now enjoy.
The Nectarine and Apricot are natural
hybridations between the peach and plum.
The Cherry was originally berry-like
fruit, and cultivation has given each ber-
ny separate stem. and improves its quail
ity: the common mazzard is the original
of most of the present kind of cherries.
The common wild Pear is even inferior
to the choke pear; but still, by cultivation,
it has come TO rank among our finest fruits.
The Cabbage originally came from Ger
many, and is nothing more than common
sea kale. Its cultivation has produced the
present Cabbage, and It's different accli,
matings, the different kinds; while its by
bridations with other similar plants has
produced the CauliAower
The Cooley Rauhcr. or Cabbage Turnip
is hybridation between the cabbage and
turnip, and has lately been introduced in
10 America. The BraSsica Rapa, Bras
sica Napus, Esculenta, NaUet, and other
similar vegetables, have been produced by
similar means.
Celery, although so tender and fine fla
vOred, is the same plant as the wild celery
on the borders of the rivers emptying into
the Chesapeake Bay; and is the natural
food of canvass back and black ducks.
This shows the benefits of cultivation in
the vegetable world, but the change which
cultivation has effected in the mind OF man
is infinitely greater.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05
BUSY AND QUIET.

The following sentence was written on the
tombstone Of an excellent lady-'She was
always busy aud always quiet How many
living daughters deserve such an epIlaPh
Instead of which. would not the following be
more appropriate--Shew WAS always idle and
always noisy How few of the young wo
men now -a-days think of employing their
time to the best advantage-or being domes-
tic aud quiet. For The comparatively silent
spinning wheel the piano is subslituted-ior
the knitting needles, Ingraham's last novel.
Such things ought not to be. What can we
expect of another generation, ifyonng ladies
are SO idle and noisy-so neglectful Of their
important duties! Pride, vanity, show. alice
tation, folly, idleness, are the prevalent sins
OF the times. You who have spark of your
grau1mo;her's energies, industry, and cour
age, awake to YOU duty now. Eschew fash
ion aud folly, and embrace industry and vir
tue. Then you will live TO some purpose
but never Without Port Bul.
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NJ IuPRoyEMpNr OF THE PorA7

~ IMPROVEMENT OF THE PoTATo.-
Experiment after experiment has been
tried and has failed, though made by men
who were confden of a successful result.
Yet it is not reasonable to despair of sue
cess This disease of the potato is actu-
ally influencing national policy through
out the world 1t has visited nearly all
countries, and like the cholera, seems 10
be unaccOuntable in its cause and singu-
larly capricious in its attacks We have
some hope that it may gradually leave us,
and there is an impression of this kind a.
mong the farmers in this neighborhood.
which the appearance of the crops thus
late in the season strengthens. The Rev.
N. S. Smith, OF this city, has for SIX years
past paid particular attention to the Guilt
vatioh of this valuable root, and has recei-
we'd honorable distinction at the exhibition
of the State Society. His method IS 10
SOW the seed from the halls or apples re-
suIting from the flower Of the potato, and
the young potatoes derived from this seed,
in alternate years. He takes care to make
the best selection Of both balls and tubers
of each successive crop, combining also
the best varieties from abroad; and the
product Envelopes ney, firm and more
healthy varieties, yielding also more album
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05

We understand that the official ratification
Of The acts Of the late Provincial Council Of
the Bishops of U. S. has been received by the
Ri. Rev. Archbishop. The cities of Albany
and Buffalo, in this state, have been erected
into Episcopal Sees. by his Holiness, Plus
TX. The RI. Rev. Dr.. McCloskey, coadjutor
Of n. Y, has been appointed TO that of Al
bauy, and the Very Rev. Mr., TimOn, Super
ior of the Lazarisis, to that of Buffalo. Nc
appointments could have been more satisfac'
tory to the Catholics of the present diocese
OF New York, and all will hail with JOY events
so advantageous TO the interests of their holy
religion.
Galveston has likewise been erected into
See. and the Rt. Rev. J ohm Odin, hitherto
Vicar Apostolic of Texas. has been appointed
Bishop. The Rev. A. Rappe has been made
Bishop beforehand; we have alieady noticed
The appointment of NJ. Bazin to the See Of
Vincennes. Freemdn's Journal.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05

AMERICAN RAILROADS There can possibly
be no limits TO the increase OF population, there
must be an equal increase Of uav ell and COM
merce, and consequently M equal demand
Tor tile transit. The population the Uni
I ted States doubles every thirty years. We
have now three thousand five hundred miles
oil railroad, and we venture 10 predict that in
1S3O we shall Lave no less Than six thousand
miles Of railroad, We are confident Of This
from the great success that has attended.
Railroad investments during the past Two
years, especially Oh the great lines OF COM
muuicatiun. Al the present moment The
Central Railroad Of Michigan employs thous-
ands OF laborers, aud on the New York and
Eric Railroad, we are informed that there
are more than three thousand employed.
The greatest energy and enterprise is now
display ed IN the construction Of these roads,
The best Trail and the most approved loco
motives are To be used, and no expense IS 10
be spared TO make them durable, safe and
superior 10 any built in the United Sfalcs.-
The great New y ork and Erie Road is 10 be
the broad gauge. Thsis wise policy. The
broad gauge. 50 far as il has been compared
and tested by lis results. las maintained
decided superiority over the narrow. There
are Sixty two niles of this road finished. aud
by next summer there will be one hundred
and forty. When il is opened froR our city
to Lake Erie, we shall behold one Of the
must SPLENDID works on our coniinent.-Uusc
iron horses will be seen speeding along al
thirty or forty miles per hour, in comparison
with which, sour present engines will appear
like Shetland POI ;es. The question may he
asked will ibis new road destroy tie raiiic Of
the Albany and Buffalo chain. We hi k
nol-all will have enough Of business The
one will have Boston as an eastern point, the
other New Y ork, and there will always be
and increasing demand upon The means 10
facilitate the carriage Of passengers and
freight 10 and from The great valley Of the
Mississippi, The enquiry has been made
will railroads yeJ supersede canals and river
navigation! We think that they will yet
supersede canals. yea. they have already in
great measure. but they nevercan, we think
compete with river navigation. In the one
case, rivers are the highways OF nature, and
canals are not and at the present moment
freight and passengers can be with profit
TRANSPORTED bv steamboat for one third Of tho
amount they can by railroad.
There can be 10 doubt but that The price Lf
railroad transport will yet be much decreased
and the only way This can be done, is by bull
ding good, solid tracks al first. Superficial
Railroads that have been successful, owe
such good fortuna 10 some extraordinary
circumstances. There is great wisdom now
exhibited in building roads substantially. and
We shall no doubt have an cverage speed oil
thirty miles per hour on most Of our roads In
the course Of three years more We there
fore look forward with high hopes TO The iu-
ture railroad prospects. believing that rail-
roads are now what Macademised ruads once
were, viz reAt Of national civilization
Scientific Railroad.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-05

SET OUT TREEs.-A single tree in front
of your house will confer the following
benefits. 1t will increase the value OF
your estate-it will afford shade for the
children to play Init will be grateful to
the passing stranger, it will invite the
birds to its branches who will well repay
you in rich CUISINES of music-it will add
TO the beauty of the city or town-it will
prove you 10 be person of wisdom, taste
liberality and public spirit. Will you not,
then, do the simple deed which secures
these great benefits Now is the season
to prepare for ito purchase your trees
and select your positions. The frost is
fast leaving the ground. and everything is
getting in readiness. Sterne places the
planting of a tree amongst the four car
dinal virtues. Let all govern THEMSELVES
accordingly .-Agriculturist.
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rZHon Richard Henry Wild, formerly a
Member CfCone ress from Georgia. and well
known as a ripe scholar and brilliant writer.
died lately at New Orleans Of yellow, ie-
yer.
The Stages now run from Keene TO Bald
winsviIe, Mass. and there connect with the
/ road to FitchbuIgh. la few days the
connection will be had at Winehendon.
Be remembered, that in Washington
County. where Paul Dillingham; resides aud
is best known, strong locoloCo County.
Gov. Eaton has received larger vote thaa
he did last year.