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Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

motives, and by extending to us the hand
of brothers acknowledge us an aid in this
noble cause And for the appreciation of
one worthily bearing and worthy to bea,
your honorable appellation, we are more
ambitious than for the applause of millions
whose notions Of morality are encomdass-
ed BY the word anti-temperate.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

AFunny TiayLor.-At the recent illuni'
nation in Pittsburgh, a tailor named Wortl
had his shop ornamented with two transpar'
%encies, one bearing the motto "Worh mdke'
the man." the other "H takes nine men t.
make q Taylor"
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

It's curious to observe how totally IN
qualified persons frequently are for the du-
ties and professions they undertake. Many
a man runs his head against a pulpit, who
might have done his country excellent ser
vice at the plough-tail, and many a lawyer
who makes but a sorry figure at the bar,
might lave made a very excellent water
man, and have been valuable at the Tenn
stairs, though he can get little business in
the Chamber.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Apainter whose talent was very ordinary
embraced the profession of doctor. When
asked the reason he replied-"In painting
all faults are exposed to sight, but in medi-
cine they are buried with the dead"
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Some of the bachelors in the Ohio Leg
~islature are for a tax on bustles! We new
er knew a bachelor yet that hadn't some
thing to say against the ladies behind theiI
backs,
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

"John can you tell me the difference be-
tween attraction Of gravitation and attrac-
ton of cohesion ?" "Yes, sir, attraction Of
gravitation pulls a drunken man to the
ground, and attraction ofcohesion prevents
him from getting up again."
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Lady Frec-.M asOns.-A French lodge
has been installed IN England; and hence.
forth, ladies are to be admitted as member.
ofthe lodges.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Udrnrng.-.My son. said an old tur-
baned Turk one day, taking his child BY
the hand in the streets of Cairo, and poin.
ting out to him on the opposite side, a
dandy, in all the elegance of Partisan cos
tune, my son, look there! II ever you
forget God and his Prophet, you may come
to look like that!'
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

The Miserable Creature The King Of
Ashanteeis allowed BY law 1899 wivesLa
privilege Of which every sable monarch Of
that KINGDOM mW;d 20 asaa himself. 2
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

A Dutchman related a misfortune which
befel his son, in the following manne
"Poor Hans! he bit himself NIT a rattle
snake, and wash sick into his ped for
in tie month Of August-and all
his CRY vas Water! vaterp Und he couldn't
eat nothin' til he complained of peing a lee
tie peter, so ash lie could stand up on hi
elbow and cat a lcrtle tea.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

4 Contradiction. Tom Thumb lately
visited the Hon. Dixon H. Lewis, senator
from Alabama at his lodgings in Washing
ton City. The one weighs twenty or thity
pounds, while the other weighs four hum
.dred! 81.
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Why are Generals Taylor and Santa
Anna like a blacksmith and his bellows? Be.
cause one '::bO,rs" and the other "SiriHes.'
Democratic banner., 1847-05-24

Why is the roof of the Penite ntiary like
that of a hen house? Cos it shelters a fool
lcrowd.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
Primary Meetings.

Democrats, remember that Saturday
evening next is the time fixed upon for
holding the township meetings for appoint
ing delegates TO attend the nominating con-
vention, to be held in this village on Mon
day next. Let every democrat be on hand
at the primary meetings, and let every
township be fully represented in the con-
vention. No one should suppose that be-
cause there is no Governor or Congress-
man to be elected, the result of the ap-
preaching election is therefore unimpor-
tant. We have the same partial, unjust,
and unequal principles and practices of
the opposition to contend against as former
ly. Democrats believe that upon the es-
tablishment of the principles Of their party
depends the walfare and prosperity OF the
country. Then, let them at all times make
it their aim to do all within their power to
give triumph to their principles-the prin-
cip|es of equal rights.
1t is but short time to the election, and
it is time that the democrats were beginning
to act. Let the democrats, and all Of the
democrats attend the primary meetings in
their respective townships and commence
at once the work of q thorough organiza-
tion, that, when the day of election comes,
they may render q good account Of them
selves. Let US 60 into the strife with an
unbroken front, and sacrificing our prefer
erences for individuals, have an eye single
to the success Of the principles of right and
justice. Democrats, be up and doing.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
"A Little more Grape.' -

1--WE are opposed to the war, and have
been from the beginning. g."-Federal Shig
papers.
"Those who oppose the war ara worse
than MExIcANs Gen. Taylor. tt
"We will support no man for President,
unless he is an open whig."-Federa! pa
pers.
81 will not be the candidate Of any party,
or lend myself to party schemes. Gen.
Taylor. .. ..e !!
"Hurrah for Henry Clayi'-OA Ftds.
raj Huakers. '-. - .-F
"Hurrah for Tom CorwiDl'-.4bolition
Feds. .,.-a :... -t .sl5 81,
'Hurrah for Dan. ebs,erp'- Old To.
ries. #a-.s. s.- s-+a
ssHurrah forMcLaine!' - Delud,d Jack.
son Men.
"Hurrah for an available candidate!'-
A great many Federal Demagogues.
"He can't be found. - Universal Ftds-
raj party.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

GF For what warlike exploit was Mr..
Marcy appointed Secretary of war?-.al.
bany Journal.
u Some think it was for his unprece.
dented charge upon The Siate of .Ne,v Yc,k.
--LouisriHe Journal.
GF When the mother of the editor Of
the Louisville Journal was sucking Tories
in old blue light Connecticut, William l..
MARCY was upon the frontier, enduring the
perils and privations of patriot soldier,
and it is historical fact, that Governor
M. took with his own hand the first British
colors captured in the war of lsl2.- Clere.
land Times.
/ hat sufficiently accounts for the abuse
which the Mexican tories heap upon him.
Took British flag in the war Of 1912?
We'll, indeed, that is too much for federal.
ism to bear.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
A Whig Lie Nailed.

An article has been going the rounds
oflhe federal papers, which had its origin
with the Louisville Journal, stating that
Col. BENTON was ''preparing himself for
terrific attack upon the administ ration
next winter in the Senate Chamber. Upon
seeing the article alluded to copied in the
columns ofthe National Whig, at WASH
ington city, Col. Benton addressed the fol-
lowing note to the editors:
To The Editors Of The National Whig:
EXPERIMENTATION seeing the article
headed "Mr. Benton and Mr.. Polk" in
your paper ofthis day, have to request
that the paper be no longer left at my house.
Yours, respectfully,
THOMAS II. BENTON.
August %, 1S47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

O. Vice President DALLAS visited Pitts
burgh on Thursday last. A large number
of people were present on the occasion,
He was addressed by Mr.. McCandles, on
behalf Of Pittsburgh, welcoming him to the
city. Mr.. Dallas in his reply referred to
his casting vote on the tariff of 1916. He
denied that there were any evidences of the
ruin predicted by the passage of that act,
and said that the farmers and mechanics
were never in more prosperous condition.
The whig papers of that city appear to be
very wroth at the Vice President for utter.
ing this truth; they don't like to hear any
thing said about the prosperity of the coun-
try under the tariff of 1916, and more es.
pecialy do they dislike to hear it alluded
to by one who was the subject of their Bit
ter denunciutions but a short time ago. 1t
causes them unpleasant reflections.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
The Salem PAPER Shop,

The Ohio Press (Columbus,) says: 'In
this part of the State, we see more notes
upon the Salem branch than most any other
branch of the State Bank, except perhaps
tho Toledo" This still further explains
why no bills of the Salem branch are to be
found circulating in the country in which
it is located. They are sent off to prevent
their being presented for redemption. Be-
fore these banks were started, Alfred Kelly
declared in the Senate, that bankers who
sought foreign circulation for their paper,
ought not to be trusted over night, Ohio
Patriot.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
Severe and Searching rebuke- SChenCk
Voted down in his own Town and by
his own Party.

On last Saturday the wings Of Montgom-
cry county held their County Convention
10 nominate candidates for the election. A
friend on the ground writes US as follows:
"The wings held their Convention today
for nominations. After the candidates were
chosen, resolution was offered approving
the course Of Corwin and Schenck in refer
ence to the war, which was almost unani-
mously roted doarn. The friends ofSchenck
took the alarm, and moved reconsidera-
ton, when the resolution was, By a bare
majority laid on The table,"
Here is most scorching rebuke from the
constituents of those who would s:give aid
an comfort to the enemy" 1t is poor
show for Mr.. Deano to be Governor of
Ohio, who is u whole hog anti-war, anti
Texas, anti-pay-tbe-solders leader of the
whig party. Perhaps the whig leaders will
not shut their..eyes longer to the wholesome
truths the democrats have been teaching
them for months Statesman.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
The Last HeurS of Silas Wright.

The following particular account of the
last hours of Gov. Wright, will be read
with interest:
SILAs WRIGHT IS DEAD IA deep
gloom is spread over the countenances Of
all our citizens. The melancholy intelli-
gence was received to day from Canton, of
the death of Ex-Governor Wright. He
died at his residence in Canton, this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, in the SD year Of his age.
About half past eight O'Clock, A. NJ,
MIR. Wright called at the post Office, ap-
paren,ly in his usual health. While seat
ed in char at the post office. reading a
letter, the young man, clerk in the post
Office, who was alone, perceived that he
had dropped the letter, and appeared as if
seized by sudden pain. He was alarmed,
and inquired Of Mr.. Wright what was the
matter? Mr.. Wright, putting his hand to
treme pain i'll the chest-that he had twice
before, within the week, felt similar pain,
and that upon sitting down it passed away.
But this was more severe-he felt it passing
into his left arm and to his neck He rose
and went to the door to go home, but re-
turned to his seat and desired the young man
to go or send for Doctor Clark. The
young man sent for DR.. Clark, who soon
came into the Office and gave Mr.. Wright
some medicine, which seemed to relieve
him, and MIR. Wright, accompanied by the
Doctor, walked home, few rods from the
Office.
The Doctor remlinei with Mr.. Wright
at his house some time, and left him lying
upon his bed in a gentle perspirution, sup
posing him to be better. Very soon after
he had left him, message reached Doctor
Clark that MIR. Wright was dying, and be-
fore the Doctor reached the house he was
dead Oedensbure Rcpublican ErIra.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

stopped the untettered precipitations of the
fearful cataract-arrested the swiftly
bounding comet with its fiery train which
passes through fields Of boundless space
and hurled angels from their seats of bliss,
and saped the throne of the Eternal Goo!
Then, and not till then can they succeed in
| their opposition against God, country and
truth. When God speaks let the kings OF
the earth ''tremble and keep silence. p
Vain man-you that oppose the powers
that be, and are ordained Of God, reflect
upon your premature opposition. Wheth-
er you are Whig Or Democrat, preacher
or politician, it matters not, you are in a
state of rebellion against God and your
country.
The third and last question which might
be asked, is, what induced this article TO
appear before the public? This shall an
swer for myself.
First. to correct false statement that
all the wings were opposed to the war
Second, to let the public know that all true
ministers of the Gospel are honest men
and republicans. Third, 10 know that this
war is not the war of Polk, but of God, and
that God can take any means to chastlse
wicked nation. Fourth, to use my lnf1u-
ence, so far as it will go, in sustaining the
honor of my country, and of expressing'my
Indignation against any church or church
es, preacher or people that will-accuse by
word or action that country, which per-
mits ME to write this article in, its defence;
and wishing happiness to all-friend and
foe-whig and democrat, subscribe my
selfm country's friend, and your fellow
citizen. J.F. nj.
Chesnut Ridge, O., Sept. Sd, ls47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
PUELIC AND PRIVATE
CHARACTER.
4th July- 1S4-
Great Failure.

The failure Of the great banking house
Of Prime, Ward & King, of New York
will be seriously felt by the mercantile
community Of New York, and indeed all
over the country. Their operations be.
tween this country and Europe have been
enormous, and their protested bills will he
returned to all parts of the United States,
and create considerable disappointment to
those who have transmitted them to pay
European debts. Undoubtedly the cause
of this failure is owing 70 the produce spec.
ulations which have been lately going on
in England, and which have Prostrated
some Of the oldest mercantile houses in
London and Liverpool.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

DEMOCRATIC PRINcIPLEs.-No party
since the formation Of free governments
has ever held the power, and carried on o
system of measures with such consistency
and success us the Democratic party Of the
United States; whilst the Wings have
changed their grounds on almost oil politi.
cal subject except war, the Democracy
have stood firm and undaunted upon the
platform lnid down by the patriots Of '76
and '9s. We have been engaged in thee
important wars with foreign nations, the
war of the Revolution, of 1912, and tho
war with Mexico; in each case the Democ.
racy have stood by the administration, and
their country, whilst the tories or Wings
have in each instance, proved traitors to
their country, giving ''aid and comfort" to
the enemy. On the tariff we have uni.
lormly maintained the revenue standard; rs
party we opposed the incorporation Of q
national bank, and when its corruption be-
came manifest, our great and good Jackson
destroyed the monster, as Hercules did tho
tabled Hydra. We have opposed internal
improvements by the general government.
and distribution Of the income Of the
public lands among the States; wo have
opposed national debt, MS the greatest
curse which could be(all our country; we
have adhered to strict construction of tho
Constitution, and preservation of the veto
power, Us the balance wheel Of the constitu-
tion. Under such principles we have ad.
ministered the government nearly half
century, with the greatest success; eur
Intellectual and metal progress has becn
rapid, land general prosperity has attended all
branches Of fbusiness.-Lo,ueH .4duertiser.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
From the New York Evening Post.
Testimonial to the Merits of SilaS Wright

The news Of the death Of Silas Wright
has reached his friends in this city just as
they were about to give public testimonial
Of the high regard in which they hold his
character and his public sevices. A sub
scription paper was circulated some. weeks
since among the merchants Of this city, of
which the following is a copy:
"The Merchants Of the City Of New
York, desiring to present through Gen. A..
Dix, a Service of Plate to Silas Wright, rs
testimonial of their esteem and respect
for his public and personal character, re-
spectively subscribe for that purpose the
following sums:
A considerable sum was Immediately
collected, and service ofplate was ordered.
bearing this inscription:
sDurS
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

SAM PATCH OuTDoNE AT a recent
fro in New York, lady was forced 10
jump from fourth story window, to save
being burned to death. 1t was arranged
thus: Eight or ten strong men were select
ed, to hold by hand, little way from the
ground feather bed, into which the LADY.
alter poising herself moment in the win.
dow, made the desperate leap. II was a
most thrilling and exciting experiment.and
although more successful than that of
Patch, as the lady was not Injured at all
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

CHARGE D'AFFAIRs TO NAPLEs.-The
correspondent Of the Ohio Statesman has
the following in relation to the Naples
mission, vacated by the resignation of w.
Fl. Polk, Esq:
1t appears to be understood IN political
circles, here, that the mission has been
rendered to the Hon. VIM. Medill, now
Commissioner of fIndian Affairs. Ipresume
he will hardly accept it, as the Secretary of
War will probably put veto on his resig-
nation of his present important trust.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
Federal BOaSting.

in illustration Of the strong tendency
among the federalists to blo,o and brne
without any very great cause, the Ohio
Press adduces the following facts:
"Fifty members of Congress have been
elected during the past month. The wings
are boasting loudly that they have made a
nett gain of five in these elections, but in
order TO make this out, they count the three
from North Carolina as gain. Now these
three were gained, not by change in
popular opinion, but by gerrymandering
the state as they did in Ohio. This shows
the true state of the late whig gains to be
two in fifty; and one of these, in Indiana,
was elected by one roten'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

COMING THE Observation-Disclosures
that quadruped until he shall have acceler-
ated his pace,' said dandy to a livery
stable boy, who was driving him short
distance in the country.
"Talk to me in English said the boy,
II don't understand lpgin."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

c. A public celebration of tho capture
of Monterey, is to bo held at Lebanon, in
this State, on Thursday, the 23d inst. Tha,
is as it should be. While the Mexican
wings are denouncing their government and
aiding the enemy, let the friends Of the coun-
try meet together and rejoice over her VIC
tories. Tha: is just as things used TO be.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

GENERAL TAYLoR's ADvANcE.-A letter
from an officer in Gen. Taylor's camp,
dated at Bunea Vista, August l., and ad-
dressed to q gentleman in this city, states,
that in letter to General CUSHING, Gen.
eral TAYLOR had announced his purpose to
advance upon San Luis about the lst Of
September, and that extensive preparations
were being made with reference to that
movement -Pennsu1ranian.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

EAGLE CARRYING OFF A CHILD.-A
little boy, ten years of age, in the canton of
Geneva, was lately seized by an eagle at
the moment at which he had taken some
eaglets from n nest. The bird carried him
to q height of upwards of 500 metres, the
summit of rock, where luckily some
shepherds were engaged, who Immediately
rescued the poor boy. He had sustained
no other injury than violent fright, and
the profound impression ofthe eagles claws.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

Tom CoRw1N's prospects for the Presi.
dency must be extremely fattering to his
friends. The federal convention of Cuya-
hoga county, and also of Trumbull have
declared for him.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

YANKEE Ice TRADE.-New England Ice
is now to be found in every warm clime of
the globe. Iced champagne is common in
Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Manila and
Canton. One house in Boston, sent 1ol
cargoes to Asia, the past year. A Boston
boy has gone to Paris, to open Mint-Julep
Saloon. There is said to be none at
present, either in England or France.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

HoLLANDERs IN IowA.-The Iowa iSenti.
mel says that colony Of Hollanders,
amounting to about 1000, have purchased
two entire townships in Marion county
They bring their own mechanics and: arti-
zans with them, and have selected tho site
for town. About 5000 more are expect.
ed to Join them by next spring. These aro
the right kind of emigrants for Iowa.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
Democrats should Bear an mind.

That the next Legislature have the re<
oistrlctlng of the State, and that unless the
democrats have majority, the Federal
lists will deprive the people Of their JUST
rights. The wings never yet scrubbed at
the most Infamous means to obtain control
Of the State Government, and it behooves
every democrat to sxert himself to preyenr
them %, from having inejority next winter.
They con be defeated, If the democracy are
true to themselves
1T SHOULD BE BORNE IN MIND-That
the wings broke up the Legislature of ls4l
- because they could not have the State
distrlcted to suit them. They 'sabsquatu~.
lated" and stopped the wheels of govern
ment,thus setting precedent as dangerous
TO the perpetuity of our free institutions, as
it was disgraceful to the State. Their mad
recklesness knows no bounds,
The PEOPLE SHOULD BEAR IN uINp-
That the whig Legislature of 1914, passed
bank law which few years experiences
will prove one of the most corrupt systema
ever put in operation, with Board of Con-
troll at its head, welding an authority as
arbitrary and tyrannical as the veriest Au.
tocrat in Russia. By this law, few men
without either money or moral honesty are
enabled to fleece the people to their hearts
content. Time will verify these facts.
TAX PAYERS SHOULD BEAR IN nrND-
That the wings passed q Tax law which
throws the burden of taxation on the Farm.
er and Mechanic, and permits privileged
few-,he Bankers-to escape with paying
mere trif1e. When the democrats moved
to have Bankers taxed the same as Farm.
ers, the wings voted it down. Nearly ev.
cry amendment proposed to the law to re.
lieve those who most needed relief, was
voted down by the whigs,who extend favors
to none except aristocratic bankers.
These are facts which the people should
bear in mind at the coming election, and n
they want loose and corrupt system o!
Banking, an unjust and unequal system oI
taxation, laws beneftting the few at the ex.
pense of the many, let them vote the Mex.
ican-whig ticket-but if they desire Banks
placed under proper and fair restrictions, a
just and equitable system Of taxation, ant
laws dispensing their blessings alike upsn
the rich and the poor, the high and the
low," vote with the democrats. Wayne
County Democrat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15
.SILAS WRIGHT,


His Mercantile friends of the City of New York,
In testimony eftheir high respect and regard
for his
PUELIC PRIVATE
CHARACTER.
4th July, 1s47.
The service Of plate is nearly ready for
the presentation, which was to have taken
place in very few days. 1t will of course
pass into the possession of his family. As
testimonial to his merits, it is the sponta
neous tribute of men, who had no interest
ed designs to promote by what they have
done. The contributors are not looking for
Office or would not even accept them if
offered. They admired and revered the
man, and wished TO give him token of
their sincere and unbought respect both for
his public and private virtue.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-09-15

O. Somebody thinks that if nature had
designed man to be a drunkard, he would
have been constructed like a churn, so
that the more he drank the firmer he would
stand.