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The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

The Hon. Eewsra Everett in his eu.egy on Mr Adams. wsn,iOnsd Ihs following striking elreum. stance
 In November. isi6, whl.s walssng with friend ip Boston, Mr Adams fsit raraiytc shock. He at oaes sald was ,hr shock Q. dsatb In lis jour nal he made the en'ry-"Frem hi, cay date ny teceass. consider myself, fer every useful Fur pose te ni- self and to my fellow citizens as dea ' His journal. whick he had kept for more than fifty years, stopped on that day. Four months after waris he resumed IL. under the head of ''Posthn- mcafs," and he continued to serve his country shock hs received in the hall of representatives he had read to him Bishop Wilberforce's Sermon on Time. That was the last night he passed under his own reef
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09
A scene in Court,

"l call upon you" said the counsellor, "to state distinctly upon what authority you prepared to swear 10 the mares age!' Upon what authorityf'' sad the ostler, intcrogatvely. "You are 10 reply 10, and not repeat the questions put 10 you" '.I doesn't consider mans bound to answer ques- lion afore he's lime to turn it in his mind' "Noth Ine can be more simple siI, than The question put,
 again repeat i': Upon what authority do you swear To the animals age'" ".fhe best authority" re- sPonded the witness, gruffy "Then why such C. vasion! Why not stale it at oncai" Well, then, if you mnst have it"-''Mustl I will have it." yo. clefoted ihe counsellor, interrupiing the witness "Well then, if you must and will have il, !" ion- ed the o'tler, with imperturhable gravity, "shy, then, had r myself from the mares own mouth !" simultaneous burst of laughter rang through the court, Tie judge, on the bench, cond with diff euity contain his rIsble muscles 10 judicial deco rum.
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LETTER FROM MEXICO.

We have been kindly permitted to make the fol- lowing extracts from letter from Capt. C. c. DAs- LEY, to his brother Mfr. J. M Danley of this place
 Msxico, April 6, lsis. MT DEAR BROTHER: Yoar letter of the 7th March came to hand yesterday. My wound is very much as it was month ago. The doctors will hold a consultation tomorrow to dc. termine whether or not can be removed to Vera Cruz. will let you know what Is iheir decision, as the mail does not leave until inc day after to- morrow. Once at Vera Cruz, can get home by water with easc--but a route over land of three hundred miles in liter or sn ambulance, ia no small undertaking. If al the consultation it is thought that will get well m any reasonable time will remain in Mexico, but if they decide that nothing but change of climate will cure me, will be of for home the first chance, though can not help thinking that there wiH be great danger in a removal. I was once very nearly we'll while Maj Borllnd was attending to me, hut suffered relapse which near killing me, from which have moi yet recovered.
 The court of enquiry for the trial oI Cen. Pillow, is still progressing. Gen. Scott and Gen Pillow arc both very personal and severe, not only upon each other, but upon the witnesses introduced by each other They admit things in evidence, that they would not like for aRy body to hear, but they have to "giye and hear it, Gen Scott has introduced witnesses and will introduce more for the purpose of descreditins the testimony of Maj. Burns one of Gen, Pillows principal witnesses. How he will succeed do not know
 You say in your letter that was ''libcra,od by ~ Borland, Gaines and myself liberated ourselves by withdrawing our parole and making our escape The other prisoners who went 10 Toluca on their parole, were liberated by the Mexican Governor Olsguibe,.
 If the doctors decide that cannot be removed, think il very probable that shall remain in Mexi- unil after ihe sckly season ut Vera Cruz is past They have the vomito there now but there would be no danger for me in my present condition In case of my remaining I shall depend upon you and my friends at home to keep me advised of matters and things until November al least.
 In the event of the treaty being ratified by the Mexican Congress, our army can not leave before November. It s yet doubtful whether the treaty will be ratified. There is not yet quorum of Con gross at Queretaro, and two members have left to avoid voting on the treaty or to prevent inc sep5lage of quorum. In case a suficiency of members should assemble it is thought the treaty will be ratified. but as to what will be done time alone will show. There is no certainty in a Mexi- can.
 April :, Isis
 The doctors have just held consultation and decfied that it will be better for me to go home, expect to leave on "Wednesday next the lth inst. will not write more now, but should not get off, will write by the British mail which leaves on the 18th inst, am still in bed from my wound, on the 18th nst- shall have been confed for seven months.
 Remember me kindly to all of our friends and be. iicVe afccionately
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To Capt. J $. AAIIsoN.
MisfnkPs.

story is told of good merchant of Mobile ~ we kne" iim we'll which we believe lo be true-- He was de"ply immersed in cotton spec uleiion At ineeting of Lis church, he was unexpectedly cat led upon to hli ihe regular minister's place He gave out the hyun--read it--and when repeating the page jus, before singing, he ss,d-Hymn on pag So-ions staple. The congregation coaId not stand H. Knowing hls occupation and his anxiety, not even the sacredness of the place could restrain the long staple-for long metre. What biuuder. Forever after the good man always called "iong staplc."--L Lou Ersmsaer.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09
TRAVELLING AGENT.

Mir. J. C. Nj. HIcKs, Is authorized 10 make col- Ieciions from sll perso-s indebted 10 ns. for Sub scrption Advertising or Job work, in the following counties:
 lIor STRINGS, CiARKF, PIKE, SEWER, POLK, HAMPSTEAD, LAFAYETTE, UMoS, OuAcHfTA. DALLAS, BRADLEY, CHIcoT, DEsHG, JEFFERSON. Many of the notes given to cur former agents, are in the tands of Mir Hicks, which we trust will be promptly paid on presentation.
 REARDON & GARRETT LtHie Rock, Feb 29, IslS.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

FLOWER A beautifulspecimen of womanhooi. by the rame of Rose Lavtlie, was yesterday sent to the Els, District Court by Recorder Baldwin for having stolen s7 from David Murphy In the midst of her asction she endeAvoed to dash ont the brains of Murphy with suudry glass bottles and falling in th's eaFsied opea hs door end tbreaenei to do all becomsng daugb'ss of he Piuee 0. Darkness. Rose, however has been "nippsJ in the bud, {" and ieases the ealsbcc'e only to go to tile Criminal Couyt
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09
Weight of NIetal

To Ind the weight of wrought ron, ascertain the number of cubic inches in Inc piece, and multiply by zsi6 the weight of one cubic inch the produce will be the weight of cast iron, ascertain as above and multiply by 2.607.
 To md the weight Of copper, ascertain as above and multiplying 6y 3.lls; the product is the weigh, in pounds.
 To find the weight oflead, ascertain as above, and multiply by i,olS; the product is the weight in pounds.
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scter of men. But it seems that they In common with us all may be deceived in such matters very clearly appears in the appointment of Mir. Tris,.- But an error like this should certainly be considered with the greatest charity by whig who chauntsd with so much effect in lSto "TipeeanOe and TYLER TnO
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GREAT INDUCEMENTS for NEW sUBSCRIBERS

In order that the Banner may increase its already extensive circulation, we have determined to reduce the subscription price for the volume, eonimen- cling with this number.
 remittance of FIvE DOLLARS, IN ADVANCE, by mil, or otherwise, will entite one subscriber tO the paper for TWO years: or two subscribers, ONE year This applies to those paying in advance, but to none others. Three dollars will, in all cases, be d,manded of those in arrears at thisiisne.
 To AGENTs.-Our agents throughout the State authorized to receive, for tro years Subscription from subscriber. FIVE DOLLARS. n adronce; or from two subscribers, fire doiIGys, for one year.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09
Arrival of Senator BORLAND in Washington

In the Union of the 2iih ulto., we find the fol- lowing announcements:
 "In the Senate, MT Ashley presented the eredeu- tias of the Hon S Borland, appointed senator of the United States from the State of Arkansas, 10 supply the vacancy caused by the resignation of II. Sevier Mr Borlaud then took his seat
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

1rWe are indebted to the Clerk of the Steamer Doswell and ". 1T. Allen Esq, Clerk of the Cotton Plant. for late New Orleans papers.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

When Bishop Hughes vas travelling on "e '.l.', '.I tneBi, he met Farm all ecciesiaAue s' ll4., who took deep interest in tse aaaifs ol i' Aiaetica. The conversation torned upon me ~'@ archIcal management oi the European 's'" The foreiga eceesisstic very strongly e"h''~',,- tue absolul lsin oi feigBlng Pcientalss, ana t0i that 'he people shoid possess greatet pf' pomer Bishop Hughes argued thai 'hs 'S'F'''s Po1tf should set an example of lll.eaiiii' a'o '1 pressed a belief that be march of lreedtm NS-- r, saspiciously take lis rise from he faPai see geaflesaan he adfiressed hssented. and comp Bishop II. on his ardent repubilcan s'n. hs's added, that he hoped 10 see the day "he'l Iot liberty would receive an impulse from he Si''' the Qgirins1. Tho eccieslasic ~ao o'eA,n'' hose was Cardinal FerTeti, aos iAe hI-s''- To .s,R0.-N ' San.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

T7 See advertisement of J. HORACE SMITH, Pro- fessor of Photography
 Also, Dr. McINrYRE-"Dental notice - in our advertising columns
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09

I'll you, air." sad Efskine io diat'Y u.l'.s3 man, '.lee, e,upIo,ed 10 build tie 4ik. We 'Ss'~ not have had tae doo vet t"
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-09
THE REVOLUTION IN PRUsNl-EvEsTS IN
 BERLIN.

Great and sudden 's have been tho political chan. ges io France, effectd by the late Revolution of the Three Days, theF quite find their counterpart in the Pr1ssian Res<laiion. When we esil 10 mind the population and capacities of Prussia. and inc potent influence it's example must have upon the surrounding portion Of the continent, it MiiI need nothing more 10 pFoie the immense importance of the great change. No detailed account of the events that ushered n and marked the Berlin move. ment, had yoi reach,d us, until we find, now. in the Derby Journal, published at Bnghampton. Ct. an interesting letter rom gentleman who was in Berlin during the lale revolutionary struggle, the greatest part Of whith letter we copy:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
sWho is Governor?"

= This question is asked about as frequent
" now as it was five days or a week after
the election; and we are quite as unable to
give satisfactory answer, though four
weeks have elapsed since the election. The
Wing papers claim the election of Ford as
csrtain, still we think there is ground to
doubt il. They claim a majority of 346
for Ford. If the statement of the Mans
field Shield and Banner, of the lst inst
that the, vote OF the two townships and two
fractions Of townships in the county of Nor
row, originally belonging to Richland coun
ty, which give Weller 35S majority, were
not returned till the Tuesday previous, ane
uotgcounted in the former estimates-be cor
rect, (and it looks probable,) it would elec
Weller by % majority. We think ther'
is ground to doubt the election of Ford ane
the probability is, that we shall know tn
result Of the Presidential election through
out the Union long before we know 1who'
Governor
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
Table of Presidential EleC tiOnS.

The following is correct statement OF
the electoral votes given to the various
candidates for President and Vice President
of the United States, since the adoption oil
the Constitution. 1t should be observed
that at the first four elections the colleges
of electors were required to vote two per-
sons the highest Of whom should be presl-
dent and the next highest Vice President
of the United States. In consequence ol
the equal vote between Jefferson and Burr,
in 1900, the Constitution was amended so
as to require the President and.Vice Presi-
dent to be voted for seperately,as at presen..
l7S9.-Ten states entitled to 73 votes.
Geo. Washington 60: John Adams, "a;
John Jay,9; Robert Harrison,6; John Rut'
ledge. 6; John Hancock, 4; George clin'
ton, 8; Samuel Huntington, 22 jphn Mil
ton. /; James Armstrong, l, Edward Eel.
fair. l; Benjamin Lincoln, /.
George Washington was uSANIMoUsL Y
elected President. Rhode Island and
North Carolina not having al the above
time ratified the Constitution, chose no elec
tors. New York did not vote. Two votes
of Virginia and Two of Maryland were moi
given. as
l792.-Fifieen States entitled to 1876
votes. Geo. Washington, 1872 votes; John
Adams. II, Geo. Clinton, so; Thos. Jeff'
erson, 4; Aaron Burr, l..
George Washington was again unanl
mously elected President, and John Adams
by a plurality of votes, Vice President
The votes of Maryland and one OF South
Carolina were not given,
1795.-Sixteen States entitled to 135
votes. John Adams, II votes; Thoma!
Jefferson, GO; Thomas Pinckney. SO; Aa
ron Burr, 80; Samuel Adams, Is; Olive
Ellsworth, u; Geo. Clinton. Z; John jay
4; James lredell, 3; Samuel johnson, 2
George Washington, Q; J. Henry, 2
Charles G. Pinckney, /.
i John Adams was elected President, an
Thomas Jefferson Vice President.
/ lS00.-Sixteen States entitled 10 1s
votes. Thos. Jefferson, 73 votes; Aarol
:. Burr, 70; John Adams, 65; Charles {
Pinckney, 81; John Jay, /. .F
No choice by the people. The Hous
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
Sentence Of0,Brien the Irish Patriot

) We have an additional. item by the E..
suropa. . Ii is The sentence OF Smih 0 Brien
the trish patriot. Care was taken to pack
The Jury which found him guilty--every
catholic was carefully excluded from it and
the Jury was so nrraigned that every body
knew conviction would follow.
On the Monday, after the trial, Mr..
O'Brien was brought up for sentence; his
manly bearing, his calmness, composnre
and frmness were themes Of observation
throughout the court. The Clerk OF the
Crown then asked Mr.. O'Brien what he
had to say why the sentence Of the law
should not be passed upon him. Mr.. O'Bri-
en- then said: My Lords. it is not my M
tention TO enter into any yindication, how
ever much ] might have avaiied -enyself or
this opportunity Of so doing. With the
consciousness that have performed my
duty to my country, that have done only
that which in my opinion was the duty Of
every Irishman to have done, and | am
now prepared to abide the consequence Of
having performed my duty to my native
land-proceed with your sentence.
After brief address 10 the prisoner, the
Lord Chief Justice put on the black cap:
The sentence is, that you, William Smith
O'Brien, be taken hence from whence you-
came, then be drawn in hurdle to the
place of execution, be there hanged by the
neck until dead-that afterwards your head
shall be severed from your body, your body
be divided in four quarters and be disposed
of as her majesty may please-and may
God have mercy on your soul.
Such is the penalty for loving ones own
country, for daring to plead Ireland's cause,
for daring to right IreIand's wrongs. Such
is English .justice--English humanity!
The most profound sensation followed
the conclusion Of the sentence He took
IN affeclionate leave of the crowd who
rushed to shake him by The hand, and man.
tes'ed great composure. He was then re-
moved III the prison cab to the i1il. Lady
O'BrIeE has flown to the Queen in behalf
If har son. A rumor prevails that the
Lord Lieutenant was inexorable, and that
no mercy would be shown. l he, execu-
ion was to have taken place on the ll1h
u,t.-Ck:o Statesman
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
ELECTION RETURNS.

The following election returns were received
by telegraph at Hudson this morning, and we
are kindly permitted to copy the same from
letter to our neighbor of the Whig
OH1o-Cuyahosa co., 400 majority for Cass.
Summit. G5 Clark, 1139; Franklin, 1873; Mari
on. 80; Greene, $50, majority for Taylor. Lake,
$50; Lorain, about 500; Columbiana, 500; Ham
ilton. 2O7O majority for Cass Scioto, all but
two townships, Taylors majority 55l. In sew
en- townships of Gallia whig gain of 91 on
Ford's vote.
MASSACHUSETTS, Taylor's majority
over all 3117; Van Buren, ahead Of Cass pIoba-
bly no election by the people.
New York City 5000 for Taylor. Albany,
Taylor 3467 Cass 1908, Van Buren, 1870
r ensaler CO. Taylor has majority; Van Buren
| CONGRESSMAN elected.
ILIlNo1s-Chicago, 22O; Peoria city 119, San
canon $50 for Taylor
Allegheny co. 340S; Susque-
hanna, 800; Washington 200; Philadelphia city,
1913: Southwick, 1860; Northern Liberties, 461
majority for Taylor.
Detroit city gives Cass 191 majority.
KENTUcKY-Fayette CO. 100 and Hewson 2oo
whig gain over Crittenden's vote
Memphis city, Tenn, 255 for Taylor.
Iyp1,NA-Jefferson co. whig gain II; Floyd
112 whig gain.
St Louis S majority for Cass-over 800 gain.
Baltimore city $50 for Cass.
Milwaukee 446 for Cass.
P.S We have just heard that in Irumnuli
the majority for Cass over Taylor IS $50, with
hut one township to hear from Van Buren mas
= majority over either Taylor OF Cass.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
Gilc DO rtnae Sentinel.
r. A v e N N A, OHIO:
Wednesday, Nov. 8. Is1S

Z :
10 We regre, exseeding1y the necessi-
ty which compefs US 10 issue our paper this
week shoEn Of its fair Dimensions. This
IS the FIRST time within about three years
and a half since the commencement of the
Sentinel that, we have had to reeort 10 this
course. Ill health, and an unusual press
OF other business just at the time of the
State and Presidential elections are our a.
pology. and We shall endeavor to prevent
The, reeccurrence of the circumstance. We
beg that our opponents who predicted our
downfall ; in six months, will not Aatter
themselves that s'lhe Sentinel is sleeping at
his post y
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

A NOBLE SENTIMENTAL correspon-
dent Of The Waterford (lrish) Mail, says
that gentleman ipplied to O'Brien, the
Irish patriot, lately sentenced TO be hanged,
drawn, and quartered, to glut the fendish
appetite Of the English ministry for Irish
blood, for his autograph, which was at
once given, accompanied with the follow
lug:
':Whether or the gal.ows high,
Or in the battles van,
The ittest place for man to die
Is where he dies for mar
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
BRASS FOUNDRY
COPPER SHOP. =.

'EVElE subscriber is prepared TO-, to manuiac- ,;
Of every description. lie also intends keep
ing on hand an assortment OF Gun Trims
mng~, Ke.lle Ears, Keys, Copper Rivets,
Spalter. Solder, Brass and Copper Kettles,
which lie will warrant to be OF good mate
riaIs aud as cheap as any in the country.
Brass and Copper Kettles repaired. In short:
ali kinks of Copper work done on reasons
BILE terms. Cash or ork paid for old Brass
and Copper.
NSShop three doors south OF the Lourt
House. NOR flMEk flO1DEh
Ravenna. Oct. 2l, rs Is.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

An arrival a! Vera Cruz from Tampico,
>t,tss that the inhabitants had proclaimed
The independence of the State and in favor
oil annexation to the United States. The
Government has sent vessels with arms
to 'rompico, TO put down the revolt.
Herrer, WAS prosecuting active meas.
ures for the safety of TamanIipas against
lhe Buff,los.
An American vessel loaded with ammu-
nitinn for tie Buffalo hunt, had arrived in
the waters of the Rio Grande.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
% 'DTECG.

TENFE highest market price in cash will
Il be pa,d Cor Flax Seed, at my Oil Mill,
Campbell's Port.
JOIN WUITTLESEY.
Oct. nth. 124S.
NTOTlCE is hereby given that petition
" will be presented ITO the Honorable
Board of County Commissioners of Portage
Coun at their December session, A. d..
lG4s, for Committee and Surveyor to be
appointed tu rcsurvey and establish :he
Road laid out aid established on :he Pet
ton of William Shewell and others agree
ably to the original boundaries said road is
recorded in Book B, Page I75 OF the records
of Roads Of Portage County.
Nov. !, l543. 4W17""h.
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r. < z r a

TE7E positively declare and ask no Per-
w son or Persons TO believe without
evidence, that we keep the best
Tea at 50 cents-lhc best Tobacco at l2a-
the best Ginghams al l shilling-the best
yard wide cotton CIo:h at 64-ihe best
Alapacca at e5 cenfs-and tie best and
cheapest stock OF Goods throughout, also
that we are more unifo. III in our prices than
anv other sto in the county. What say
ynn! 5. A. G!LLETT y 20.
O;t 25
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

0F The infant daughter Of the Duchess
de Montpensier, has been named Maria Is
abel Francisco de ASS Antonia Louisa Fer
nanda Christina Amalia Felippa Adelaide
Josela Elena Euriqueta Carolina Justa
RenGna Gaspara Melchiora Balfassara
Mates, and will take the title of DUCHESS
del Puerto Santa Maria.
This baby carries even heavier bundle
Of names than thai borne by her aunt, the
Princes de Joinvile.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08
South Carolina Contemplate Fraud.

The New York Journal of Commerce. "A
nentral Taylor sheet, has the following
from its Washington Correspondent, under
date of Oct. %.
learn from South Carolina that
her anti.Taylor battery of eight nine guns
will be silenced. The Legislature will not
form a quorum on lhe 7th November, and
there is no provision Of law for the subse-
quent action Of the body.
In commenting upon the above the New
York Tribune says:
'sFhe above is important, i! true. =
Should South Carolina fail 10 choose Elec-
tors, the whole number chosen will be but
TEsss 's9 iRis II aala;i's
fraud as was ever practiced. The federal
party have about one:hird Of the members
Of the Legislature, and they will refuse to
meet on the 7th of. November, in hope that
that refusal will prevent the vote Of the
State from being cast for Cass and ButlG..
Had the State declared for Taylor as
whiggery at first claimed it to be, there
would have been no danger bat that the
7th of November would have'found quo.
rum to elect the Electors, but as it declar-
ed for Gen Cass,it is necessary 10 cheat the
people out Of their choice. Statesman
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

DEATH OF LIEUT.. PERRY AND SEVEN
SOLDIERS y Yes,efdav, under our south
ern mail head, we stated that the ship Su-
viah, bound for New York from New Or.
leans, had put back to the latter port in
distress. We now learn from the New
Orleans papers, that the Suviah had the
4lh regiment of Infantry on board, land that
on the elh inst, while the storm was "a
ging, Lieutenant Christopher R. Perry, of
the 4th Infantry, and six of the men, died
on board, and one man was washed away.
Lieut. Perry was the son Of the late cele-
brated Commodore Oliver II. Perry, from
Newport, r. l., and was gallant officer
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

WANTED Immediately at my Shop sew
w eraI hundred Hoop Poles, for which
a good price viii he paid.
HARMON PATTERSON.
Ravenna, October 51st, lS48.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-11-08

1--WE have not yet received the vote of Suffeld,
though we understand that Cass has majority
Of from 70 to so, which will give him majority
oflahout sO0in the county, o'clck, P. M.