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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-12-30
1 change.
7O,2O7 74,745 s.
Total,

Total, 70,207 74,745 $500
The Van Buren, vote is heaviest in the 10th
District, next heaviest in the 4th, and next in
this. In the 4th and 10th, we lose heavily
from last year, but gain in this. Thompson's
District, the 9TH, has done the best for the
Wings, and RockhiI's the 10th for the Dem
ocrats. Van Buren, is not highest in any cOun
~ in the State. In the following counties, he
runs his best race, and we have placed them
below in the same order as their votes for Var
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
TaylOriSm i'm Philadelphia.

A great TAYLOR meeting was held in
Philadelphia on the 9th of January. The
orator on the occasion was DAVID PAUL
BRowN, from whose speech we make the
following extracts. Speaking Of the war,
Mr.. Brown said: .fsf *t.
AS the war has been legally. declared,
the people are bound to sustain her, and moi
to enlist under the Mexican banner and
take part in the treason of uniting with the
enemy, Why should sympathy be expen.
ded for the Mexican government
should any portion ofour citizens JOIN with
Mexico, that nation of outcasts-that gov.
ernment founded in treachery and blood
which, for the Lost three hundred years,
from the time of Hernando Cortez down to
the present moment, has been attended with
remorseless treachery, making the country
a continued sea Of bloodl The present race
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
JOHN B. WELLER,
of B23EFer CO@2e6U.
Democratic National Ceny ertion.

We learn from the Washington Union
that full meeting Of the Democratic men-
bers of both houses of Congress was held
on the evening Of the Oath ult., in the Cap
itol. A report from the joint committee of
both houses, appointed at a former meeting,
was made, recommending to- the Demo
cratic party to hold the National Conren-
ton for tho nomination Of President and
Vice President, at the usual time and place
viz: at Baltimore, ON Monday the 26th
day of May next. Motions were success
sively made to substitute Cincinnati as the
place, and the 4th Of July as the time of
meeting; both of which were rejected.
And then the original report of the joint
committe was unanimously adopted; and
the meeting adjourned at IN early hour in
the best feeling and spirits. We shall
publish an official account Of the proceed
ings as soon as received.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
For the Portage Sentinel.

Agreeably 10 previous notice, the citi.
zens of Edinburgh met at the Town House
on Wednesday evening, Jan. 25, for the
purpose of deyising measures for the i'm
provemsnt Of common Schools in the town.
ship. After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Chandler,
P. Barron was called to the chair, and
Marcus F. Spelman elected Secretary. The
meeting was large and much interest was
manifested in the subject. After listening
to an interesting address from Mr.. Curtis,
C. Baldwin, and remarks from many 9th.
ers, on motion of Rev. MIR. Chandler it was
Resolued, That Committee of five be
chosen 10 confer with the teachers, direc.
tors, and inhabitants of the several districts
and endeavor to procure meeting Of al
the Schools in the township, at some cen
trail place near the close of the winter
terms, for the purpose Of examination, mu
tual improvement, listening to addresses
&c.
Resolred, That il be recommended te
the teachers in the township to meet at the
several School-houses in succession, for the
purpose of mutual assistance and counsel
and that the inhabitants be requested tc
attend said m msetings, and by their presence
and infuenes5&lid in. elevating the stand
ard of Education in our common Schools
Resolved, That the proceedings of thi
meeting be signed by the Chairman an'
Secretary, and transmitted for publication
in the county papers.
P. BARRON, Chairman.
M. F. SpELMAN, Sec'y.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

The Boston Post makes the following
sensible remark on the subject Of slave ter
rtory. The propositions are based upon
truths SO plain that we have been astonish-
ed that they have not oil along been self
evident to every man:
:sEvery intelligent man knows that the
slave territory talk in relation to Mexico
is all humbug-that what is now Mexica
territory can never be made slave territory
by the United States, and this is the reason
that Senators from the slave states are a.
gainst the annexation of territory acquired
in Mexico. as Mr. Reverdy Johnson declar-
ed on the floor Of the national senate-as
Mr.. Waddy Thompson has declared thro'
the columns OF the National Intelligencer,
and in public addresses, and this is the rea-
son why Mr.. Berrien offered his no more
territory resolution in the senate, viz: be-
cause, to use the words of Senator. Johnson,
all territory acquired from Mexico "must
inevitably be free territory.'' Yet we see
the abolitionists and the wings of the free
states warring against the acquisition Of
what must ''inevItably be free territory"
and setting bounds to slavery, in unison
with the slave states, merely to subserve
political purposes!
"No man, whom we know, in the demo-
cratic party, is in favor Of acquiring terri
tory for the extension Of slavery but the
whole mongrel set Of parties and mon op-
posed to the national administration are op-
posing the acquisition Of territory for the
extension Of FREEDOM. We said, years
ago, that free territory never could be con.
verted into slave territory-whether alrea-
dy belonging to the United States, or here
after to be annexed. The wings and abo.
litionists, in contending against annexation
in the present instance, are cooperating
with shareholders, and laboring to sustain
the cause Of slavery against freedom
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Riot In the Q. s. Supreme Court.
WAsHrNGToN, Jan. II, 1s4


A difficulty occurred in the United States
Court room between Reverdy johnson and
Mr.. Brent, his opponent counsel in law
case.
The quarrel began by Mr. Brent charg-
ing Mr.. Johnson with having said he did
not treat him with proper courtesy. MIR
Johnson replied that the insinuation was
false, and upon this sharp encounter of
words followed, which was stopped by the
interference OF Justice LIE Grande
Mr. Johnson refused all interference,
saying it was personal matter and he
should defend himself, and the difficulty
remains unsettled.
Mr. Johnson has left the city for Annap-
olas, Md. and it is supposed challenge
has been passed between them Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
fGOV. Skunk on Banking.

Abiding to the system of banking in its
various lights, Gov. SKUNK, in his recent
message to the legislature of Pennsylvania,
makes the following remarks in relation to
Free Banking:-A theory has "been advo-
Gated and put in practice in some Of the
States, called Free Banking. 1t is based
in part, upon specie, and in part upon state
stocks, hypothecated with the Government.
In other words, banks become the creditors
of the Commonwealth by purchasing the
bonds; these are deposited with the govern
ment, and the government endorses, and re-
turns to the bankers, notes prepared for Cir
culation, to an equal amount. | can per.
ceive no grounds for confidence in this sys-
tenn. 1t must explode in country where
it is adopted to any considerable extent,
whenever revulsion occurs to test its sta-
bility, for it is deviation from true princi-
Piles. Sound and safe banking can only be
based and conducted on money-goH and
siirer. Neither individuals nor banks, can
lend that which they have not; and if they
lend credit IN the shape of bank notes, with
out the means to redeem them in gold and
silver, they commit fraud upon the COM
munity, as they lend and put into circula-
tion, that which is not money, nor the rep
resentatiye of mon ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

Lieut.. Col. Fremont, asking the appoint
ment Of a committee in relation to his
claims upon the government for liabilities
incurred by him In California.
Mr.. Ashley offered resolution of in.
quiry, as to whether the public printing
had been done according to contract, which
was adopted.
The Senate then wentinto the discussion
of the Ten Regiment Bill, and an extended
speech made in opposition to it, by Mr..
Phelps, showing how rapidly the debt oI
the government wns increasing in conse
quence Of the vast expenditures for the
HousE.-As soon as the body came tc
order, Mr.. Berrien claimed the floor tc
make correction of his speech, as pub
lished in the papers.
After this was ended, the Standing Com
mittees were called upon for reports, by
the Speaker of the House.
Mr. Rockwell, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Claims, reported a joint resolu
ton providing for joint resolution providing
for an index to all claims that had beer
presented or granted since the 14th Con
gress. Upon this a debate arose, in which
large number Of members participated.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
From Mexico.

Correspondence of the Pittsburgh Daily Post.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a, l646.
We learn from Washington that Trist
and Herrera have completed the basis of a
Treaty of Peace. Upper California and
all the country east Of Rio Bravo is to be
ceded to US for fifteen millions Of dollars.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan %.
By arrivals at New Orleans we have
dates from Brazos to the 9Th inst On the
| llth, Miles Train was attacked by 400
Guerilas; in which conflict we lost 800
mules 800, 900 worth Of ofproperty. Walk
er's mounted Riflemen were attacked by a
party Of Guerrillas separated from the
main body, and lost ten men in killed.
We have no news from Monterey.
Maj. Gen. Lamont, Commander-in-
chief of the British Island Of Jamaica, died
at Kingston on the 4th. He was buried
with military honors.
The city Of Chagres was destroyed by
fire. with Custom House.
We announce the death Of Paymaster
Clancy.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
THE TREATY DISPATCHES.
Capt. Kerr, of the Dragons, arrived in
the City this morning. from New Orleans.
with dispatches, which are supposed TO re-
late to- the proposition for peace entered into
by MIR Trist and Herrera, the President OF
Mexico. ..
PHILADELPHIA, jan 81.
The Southern mail has arrived from
New Orleans with later news from the
seat of war.
An arrival at New Orleans brings dates
from Vera Cruz down to the l4th of JAN
uary, and from the City of Mexico to the
18th Of the current month.
The loss suffered by Col. Miles train
falls chiefly upon private persons and mer-
chants. A part of the property has been
recovered by the payment Of black mail to
the Guerillas.
From the Capital the dates are to the
18th Of January. Gen. Scott has assessed
an annual tax Of $5,0OO,00O upon the
Mexican government, for the support Of
his army.
Padre Jarunta, with his famous gueril-
las, are prowling round the Capital, and
within short distance.
There is nothing TO confirm the rumors
of peace; nor is there anything new from
the Mexican Congress ut Queretario.
There appears to be q. growing senti-
ment in Mexico against sending Commits
sioners to Washington, as it would be de
grading to Mexico. The public feeling
leans more towards arbitration, as the most
consistent with the dignity Of Mexico.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Y hig majority, "a on Joint ballot >;

Wing majority, "a on joint ballot -
The democrats might have majority
of 20, 900, and yet the wings have the ma
iority in the Legislature. This is a virtu-
al dsfranchisement of20, 900 voters in the
State If the wings proposed openly to
take away the right Of voting of 10000 OF
our citizens now entitled to vote, who would
not blush at the outrage? Yet, here is a
political cabai laboring to accomplish the
very same end, and worse in effect, by in
direction, and thus convert the State Legis-
lature into partisan committee, instead of
constitutional representatives Of the people.
Ohio Statesman, Jun.22.
In Senate this morning, the two divisions
of whiggery gave premonitory symptoms
of an open rupture. MIR Teesdale, former
ly editor Of the Journal, was the Mclean
candidate for Clerk at the opening of the
session. He was defeated in caucus, but
was recommended for the subordinate sta
ton to which he was subsequently, appoin.
ted.
On Saturday he was discharged by the
Clerk of the Senate on the ground of incom-
potency. His friends charge that it was
because he opposed Corwin, and favored
the claims of Judge Mclean as the whig
candidate for President.
To-day, the quarrel had progressed so
far that Mr. Stutson, from this Senatorial
District, offered resolution, instructing NJ r
Galloway, the Clerk; 10 reipstats Mr. Tees
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Seventh week Of the Session.

Some seven weeks have elapsed since the
whig law makers OF Ohio congregated ut
the capital, under pledges Of rotrenchmens
and reform - of doing up the business OF the
State in quick time, and BY an early ad-
journment, save the peoples money
How these pledges have been redeemed,
the constituents Of the whig members, v ho
believed in federal professions, must Judge.
Never has session OF The Legislature
met and spent seven weeks OF The session
when so little of public beneit was done
The hands Of democratic members are tied
they cannot move, but when the whig
leaders in solemn caucus assembled, allow
them SO to do. Every measure Of import
ance to the people, if presented by DEM
ocrat, is laid on the table in the House or
referred to the smuggling committee in
the Senate, either to sleep the sleep Of
jority, or to be altered by that irresponsi
BILE body, the third branch Of the Legisla-
ture, known MS the tin-pan. The majority
are nfatuated-their leaders know but lit.
le of the wants and wishes Of the toiling
millions of Ohio, and care less, so that
their own sinister views are carried out;
and hence they drive the better portion OF
the party by the strong tie of party allesi-
ance into measures which they nbhor.--
These things have heightened out the sess-
ion, and unless driven by the stern voice Of
an indignant people into. an adjournment
within short time, the present Legisla-
ture will be q second edition Of the cele-
brated Rump Parliament in England,
whichthe people viii have to adjourn.
During the week, except abuse, base as
twas contemplate, Of the Statesman and
its editor, but little has been done in the
Senate. That body was electrified by the
denial of Mr. Speaker Goddard, on Satur-
day, that whiggery tin;panned their meas
ures. A fact so notorious, to be denied by
the presiding officer Of that body, caused
the blush Of shame to crimson the cheek
of federal Senator'S. Men, with hearts so
scared as never before TO have blushed, now
redde ned. with very shame at the denial of
SO fixed fact. This denial came from
the same man, that, as q lawyer, made q
statement the evening before, that a man
divorced by the Legislature, if he removed
to another State, and married again, would
be guilty of bigany, and upon being shown
the constitution Of the United States, with
two plain provisions showing the uttor alb
surdhy of the opinion given, sheltered him.
self behind the mantle of an eminent de-
ceased Judge, and gave. him as authority
for the ridiculous. proposition, when, not
ten minutes before, he had advanced the
proposition as his own. That legal opin.
ion and that denial Of the existence Of the
whig tin pan, were alike ridiculous and. ab.
surd. ,sz.s.s .... s- t.... 81
The aPportionment bill, unequal, unjust
and dunconstitional-avowedly political, and
introduced to perpetuate the power of a
prohlgate party, representing minority
of the people of the State, was taken up on
Saturday, in the Senate, and some, but aot
oil OF its enormities. were laid bare. 1t
was denounced in strong and just terms by
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

INDlANA.-The Democratic State Con-
vention met at Indianapolis, on the 9Th ult.
An Electoral ticket was chosen, and dele
gates to the National Convention from the
State at large were appointed. The Con-
vention expressed a preference for LEWIS
CAss for the Presidency, with but two dis
senting votes.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

" The Legislature Of South Carolina,
at its late session, appropriated the sum OF
5000, to be deposited in New Orleans,
for the purpose of aiding the discharged
volunteers of the Palmetto Regiment, IN
returning to their homes.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

So THEY Go.-The Northern Exchange
Bank, at Brashear's Falls, has ''gone over
the dam.'' Wonder if anybody has been
swindled by trsting in the lying concern.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Chic LegiSlatHre.

In senate this morning the monotony of
local legislation was somewhat broken by
the consideration OF a bill regulating turn
nike companies. Several unimportant a.
mendmen:s were offered in relation to the
details of the bill. When the Senate took
q recess, the bill was still under considera-
ton. This afternoon it was laid on the
tale. The rest Of the business was purely
local.
The House, this morning, passed the bill
to repeal the Registry law. Mr.. Perry
voted in the affirmative under an erplana-
t;on. The question Of the final passage of
the bill to erect the new county of Nation.
al, was pending when the House took q
recess.
This afternoon, after debate, the bill to
erect the new county of National, was de-
feated by tie vote. Ohio Statesman Jan.
21st.
The Senate, this forenoon, had up the
apportionment bill in committee of the
whole. Messrs Archbold ano Olds gave
it roking fire, which whiggery will long
remember. Its inequality was well shown
up by the charge made, and which can be
shown by figures, that though the democra-
cy have sixteen thousand of majority in
the State, still, under that infamous act.
doomed as'if is, by the fiat ofthe tin.pan.
(the false assertion of MIR. Speaker God.
dard to the contrary Notwithstanding, to
become law, the wings will have a ma.
jority in both branches of the Legislature
After attempting to defend the bill for a
time, Messrs Goddard and Corwin COM
menced abusing the Statesman, and, so far
did they carry the war, that it was said with
equal truth and poetry, that the Senate was
in committee of the whole on the Ohio
Statesman and its editor, instead of on the
epportionment bill.
Mr. Corwin denied the truth of the charge
that he used indecorous language a few
days since-so low and contemplate that
no gentleman would reply. We could not
be and we were not mistaken in the facts
as charged, and the denial sinks the author
still lower in the grade of smallbeer poll
ticians who take advantage Of their privi-
lege to give vent to language that would
disgrace fish market. The Senator in
his disclaimer, said nothing of his cour.
age in shaking his fist at Senator when
he used the language, knowing, as he did,
that on the floor of the Senate, mans sta
ton secures him from harm.
In what we stated, we are borne out by
the concurrent testimony, and we stated
but the facts, and facts we will continue to
state, the big talk Of Senators to the CONTRA
ry notwithstanding.
After Mr. Corwin had 6zzled out in ex-
planning away, as far as he could, the saw
age exhibition of spite few evenings since,
Mr.. Goddard felt it incumbent on himself,
to add little grease to the consciences of
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

N Washington correspondent Of the
Pittsburgh Commercial, Journal states that
Mr.. Clay will not decline in favor of Tay.
lor, but will abide the decision Of Nation
al Convention.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

O. The new branch of the State Bank,
located at this place, commenced opera
tions yesterday. We shall soon expect to
see the ''worthless foreign trash' taking a
slide, and its place supplied with the ''home
currencyr' That is what these banks are
established for. @
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

LARGE TREE-Mr. Leelon Marvin, in
forms us that he has sawed, at his mill in
the south east part of Shalersville, from
four logs, cut from one tree, 6596 feet
Of lumber; about one third of which was
4 inch boards, and the balance siding. =
The lumber in the market is worth over
$40. That was what we should call a
valuable tree.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

STEAMBoAT ExPLosIoN.-Am most fatal
accident occurred in the river below New
Orleans. The Steamer Yall .abushay was
totally lost, and 40 persons killed. The
steamer was burned after an explosion of
her boilers. -,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Statistics of crime in Ohio.

The annual report ofthe Attorney Gen
eral gives some statistics OF crime, which
would be more valuable, if more full. Only
forty-,wo Of the county prosecuting attor-
news made returns. The report says with
much truth, that if the provisions ofthe law
were faithfully complied with we should
have a valuable body Of facts, from which
great aid might be derived in the improve
Inent Of our criminal code. The reports
received present the following results:
Whnle nilmhar of narsanS
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02

prosecuted, 1Zl4
g" convicted, 7s9
I" acquitted, l73
PunishmeHts.
By death, -- none
Penitentiary for life, 2
Penitentiary for 10 years and over, l
Peni,entiary for less than 10 years 66
County Jail, l2O
Fines, $6,662 ~
The number of offences occasioned by,
or committed under the influence of intem-
perance, was 223. About one half Of the
total costs for criminal prosecutions Of all
descriptions, is betrayed out Of the Treas
ury Of the State.
A special report Of the Auditor Of State
gives "a as the number Of convicts received
into the penitentiary, during the year en-
ding Nov. Is, 1si7.-Ohio Press.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Wednesday, Feb. 2. lS4s
OF Mitch iS0 4

SUBJECT To THE DECISION OF THE NATION.
AL CONVENTION.
SENATORIAL ELECTORS.
LeGrand Byington, of Pike county;
Samuel Starkweather, of Cuyahoga.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
1st. Dist. Jacob Snyder, Hamilton;
I'd do George Kesling, Warren;
Sd, do Francis A Cunningham, Preb1e
4th, do G.Volney Dorsey, Miami;
5th, do Charles NJ Godfrey, Putnam;
9th, do Samuel Myers, Crawford;
7th, do. John w. Bell, Highland;
9Th, do Daniel Cockerill, Adams;
9TH, do Daniel Diffenderfer. Pickaway;
10th, do Theodore Carpenter, Delaware;
18th, do Daniel J. Swinney, Richland;
18th, do Lewis Anderson, Lawrence;
18th, do John Lidey, Perry;
14th, do William Lawrence, Guernsey;
18th do William C. Walton, Monroe,
10th, do Joseph Burns, Ceshocton;
18th, do VIM. Mcdonald, Jefferson;
18th, do David A. Starkweather, Stark;
10th, do Joel B. Buttles, Trumbull;
Goth, do Henry B. Payne, Cuyahoga;
21st, do AbUah Ives, Huron.
FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
T0HN r WET.TFR
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-02
Slave Territory.

M. F. SPELMAN. Sec'y.