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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
For the Portage Sentinel.
Borrowing at Rank.

Mr.. EDIToRs: | observe by an article in
the last weeks Ohio Star, that some friend
ofprosperous banking feels himself hit by
my article in your last paper but one. He
evidently does not like the caution gave to
the Farmers and Mechanics of old Portage,
to beware of borrowing money ut bank. |
know i is the interest of bankers to lend
all the promises to pay that they can to safe
hands; and what class are more safe than
farmers, who have farms to secure the pay
ment? But with US, the main question is,
whether it is profitable and safe for Farm
ers and Mechanics who have farms or lots,
to pledge them for that which slips SO easi-
ly through the fingers. We have seen ma.
ny farms go to pay the forfeit, and the VIC
Tins left homeless. contend that none
can make or save the interest by borrow
ing, unless it is by taking advantage ofthe
necessities of others who are likely to have
property sacrificed, or when the borrower
is in that condition himself, the rod Of the
law, the Sheriff's hammer hanging over
him. And then the chances are that the
sacrifice may as we'll be made at once and
save further trouble. The fact is, we have
many among us who are bred to traffic and
speculation, and understand the arts of
trade-know how to take ten,twenty, fifty,
or hundred dollars off of common work
les by bargaining, as slick as mounte.
bank will turn a somerset. We workies,
accustomed only to work for living, not
trained to the arts Of trade, are prone to be
their victims. We had better forego the
pleasure Of handling 'the pictures" than
borrow at bank to get them.
Another thing: Of all other tricks Of
trade, let Farmers beware Of undersigning
even for friend. Thousands and tens
Of thousands have been the victims of q
careless undersigning to oblige. If you
would oblise friend, give him something
that he wants and you can spare, and about
which there will be no after trouble Bank
ers and shavers Of all kinds like 10 make
profitable bargains; and TO secure the con-
summation of such a bargain, they like
we'll to ge, the signature of some accommo-
dating Farmer, who has good farm, and
has not sufficiently learned TO
BEWARE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
EssIoNAL.
Correspondence Of the Pittsburgh Post.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. Is, 1851
SENATE.-The Senate was engaged for
a good part of the morning upon petitiofis
and memorials. '74 3'3 @5ao 7s't4eii'.
Mr.. Badger moved a reconsideration Of
the bill for the increase of the medical staff
of the army.-The vote passing the bill
having been reconsidered, the question re.
Cured on agreeing to the BILL when Mr..
Badger moved its indefinite postponemenb
which was agreed to. " 41s'sS.i'' 1''@
Agreeably to notice, Mr.. Fefch Of Mich
ignn brought in a bill relative to the Dis
irict Courts of Michigan, which was ro-
ferred TO the Judiciary Committee. = AS'ae
Mr.. Yulee moved to take up Mr.. Dick
inson's resolutions, providing that no new
territory shall be slave territory, wh1cif
was agreed 20, after little debate; at the
conclusion of which, Mr.. Yulee resumed
his speech, contending that people who
shall go to such new territory, have right
that should prevent them, or that had "A
right to do so-contending also that the
Constitution did net give power TO stop
them. az 2" r'' = - '.'.24N-e 81 '6as
The Senate then proceeded to the con.
sideration of the Ten Regiment bill, against
which Mr.. Upham of Vermont, made an
extended speech. Mr. Rusk then obtained
the floor and the Senate adjuourneda noy
HoUsE.-Mr' Kaufman offered a resolu-
ton that the debate should close on utiia
Loan Bill Tomorrow at 2 O'clock which
was agreed TO, after debateAyeassiIOe.
nays 81. .essia
= The debate on the Loan Bill ,wasi then
resumed by Mr. Crozier, who opposed 7h.os
Mr. Houston Of Alabama, followed, con,
tending that Mr. Walkers estimates would
be more than realized "13 o!aoas isai
s~1 WAsHlNeroN, February 1925
III SENATE. "A message was received fr6fn
the President in answer to a resolution Of
enquiry as to whether certain articles re.
lating to the promotion Of Cadets had beSn
inserted in the army register. The emes.
sage was ordered to be printed. .osses y.Ho
A communication was received from
the Post Office Department, in reply tou
resolution calling for Information as to4hs
mail failures on the southern rout,S which
was orderedto be printed 10 emso
The joint resolution Of thanks TO- Gen.
Scott was called up and passed; Sens az.
nays Hale, of N! H.dai i ob stw gar
The joint resolution OF thanks aoac5eh.
Taylor was then called up, isAsipaN3S crK
'~' o" siEHlslo yteFcl a9ts IneaS
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

That constitution is about to be violated
and no 10 niger can we tamely sit by and
see that outrage consumated. No alter
native is now left US except to leave our
seats, or remain and witness the consum-
nation Of that act. These alternatives
have been forced upon US. ave have
made our election to stand by the constitu- |
ton. Were We to choose the other, and
permit you to pass this bill, we would be
parfieeps criminis to the violation, even
though we recorded our names against it,
We can prevent this violation Of the con.
sttu.ion, and if we should not, IN equal
share of crime would rest upon US; this we
cannot suffer-
To divide county fer Representatives
and Senators, and to apportion one part Of
the county to one legislative district and
part of it to another, is plain act Of rev.
olution on the part of the majority who at
tempt it; it is fundamental change of our
political organization plainly forbidden by
the constitution. No member can occupy
seat in the General Assembly, unless vo-
ted for by the citizens Of whole undivided
county.
Such q revolution we must resist by all
the means in our power. If our constltu-
ton no longer protects US, we must protect
ourselves. =. -.s.---... -.
We do not break up the law making
power Of the Government, as was the case
with the wings in 1s42, for we remain
here and are willing to assist in perfecting
| all necessary and constitutional legislation,
but we cannot remain spectators Of wan.
ton violation of the constitution.
<ho pho h.
Apportionment bill through its different
stages, until but q single question remains
to be taken, ere it becomes law, will
purge it Of its constitutional objections, and
will make it bear even the semblance of an
s'honest apportionment," with reference 10
other districts, we will cheerlully return to
our seats and vote upon its passage. II
they should make their election not to do
so, then we art willing to return and assist
in the other legislation necessary to fin
ishing up of the work of the session, but
not to violate plain provision of the Con-
stitution, which we have sworn in your
presence, and in the presence of each 9th.
er, to support. The course we have elect
ed to pursue has been calmly weighed and
considered. We believe it the easiesr,
surest and safest mode preventing an un
constitutional act from being passed. II
sustained by the freemen We represent, we
shall feel grateful and happy--if not, we
"find in the motives which impel us, ample
grounds for contentment and peace.
ANDREW Fl. BYERS, t-
| JAMES Fl. EWING,
JAMES B. KING, -~.
SABIRT SCOTT,
| J. R. EMRIE,
JESSE WHEELER,
JOHN GRAHAM, ..: ......
! . - HENRY CRONISE, a.s
P. B. ANKENY,
| CHARLES REEMELIN,
SAMUEL WINEGARNER
FISHER A. BLOCKSOM,
+ EDISON B. OLDS, a.s..
B. BURNS, as..-...
BENZ. EVANS. .-.......
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
JOHN B. WELLER.
Of Rasffes' Coe<as ter.

G~ We understand that news was re-
ceived in town yesterday, by way of tele-
graph to Akron, stating that the fifteen
Senators who had left their seats returned
on Saturday last, and that the Senate was
again engaged in the transaction of busi-
ness. 1t will be seen from the "Declara-
ton" of the members absenting themselves,
which we publish in our paper to-day, that
they were ready to perform any necessary
and constitutional legislation, but could not
remain and become parties to the perpetra-
ton of so gross an outrage upon the people
of Ohio, or to SO palrable violation Of the
fundamental law of the State, as would be
effected in the passage Of the infamous fede-
raj apportionment bill. In this respect their
action differs from that Of the federalists in
1912. We hope that while the feds are heap.
ing their bitterest denunciations upon these
fifteen Senators, they will not fail to cast a
look back to lS42, and tell us how the etrea-
cherry of that day has been rewarded
Where are Ford, Crowell, Bliss, Root,
Sill, Nash, and their aiders, abettors, and a.
biologists? Has whiggery cast them off as
traitors to the State, or have they bestowed
upon them the highest honors in their power
to bestow?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
DECLARATION
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS Of the SENATE
IN RELATION TO THE ATTEMPT
OF THE MAJORITY OF THAT BO-
DY TO FINALLY PASS THE AP-
PORTIONMENT BILL.
SENATE CHAMBER, COLUMBUS, }
February IA, ls48.
OF THE

February IA, lS46.
Hon. C. B. GODDARD, s.s 3
Speaker o The Senate:
Please present the following 10 the body
over which you preside.
The apportionment bill is now in the
possession of the Senate, and by acceding
to the amendments of the House, the ma
jority on this floor can passs it into q law
in few minutes . .....
The undersigned look upon that bill, con
tanning as it does, provisions for the diyis-
ion Of one of the counties of this State, as
daring infraction of the constitution, and
violation of all established usages. we
look upon it as unjust and UNFAIR and IN.
tended to perpetuate, at the expense OF
justice and right, q party in power shown
to be in a minority at the late election,
and one especially in a minority on the
great issues of our day, the questions con.
nected with the existing war with Mexico.
We have waited patiently for sense of
returning Justice, but have done SO in vain.
The party now in power have been deaf to
our demands for justice they have been
deaf to The requirements Of the constitution.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

The RIGHT SPlRIT.-The Senate of the
Mississippi legislature have passed bill ap-
propriating $4,000 for the benefit Of the
volunteers now in the field from that State.
This amount was all that the Senate thoP
that the House would agree to, but the House
amended the bill SO as to appropriate &l5,-
600, and passedit three to one. .. '''a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
From the Ohio Statesman, Feb. 18th.
The endorsement by the peoples Rep
resentatives Of the course Of the fif:
fAan SenafOrS

The following was handed US for publi-
cation just as our paper was going to press.
BY this whiggery will see that it would
Representatives. had necessity required it.
This may be taken as one evidence that
our democratic Senators will every where
be sustained. Our response from all parts
of the State, comes bearing the same testi-
mony: --.ss -..s. .1:.-z...
Thes undersigned members of the House
of Representatives, heartily approve of the
course pursued by the democratic Senators
in leaving their seats on the passage ef the
apportionment bill, and had the question
been put in the same manner in the House
Of Ranresentatives wa would have pursue d
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

PRoMoTED.-Col. GEO. W. MORGAN, Of
the 18th Regiment, has been appointed by
the President, Brigodier General, and the
appointment has been confirmed by the
Senate. The bravery and military skill
Of Col. Morganehaye well merited This
reward ard mark of confidence. ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

TEN [louk LAVA bill providing that
ten hours shall constitute days work, has
passed the House of Delegates of the Ma
rsiand Legislature, by nearly unanimous
ys.s.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
Wednesday, Feb. 23. Is4S.
OF .Mich his0aa.

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, Preblc;
4th, do G. Volney Dorsey, Miami;
sth, do Charles NJ. Godfrey, Putnam;
eth, do Samuel Myers, Crawford;
7th, do John w. Bell, Highland;
sth, do Daniel Cockerill, Adams;
9th. do Daniel Diffenderfer, Pickaway;
10th, do Theodore Carpenter, Delaware;
18th, do Daniel J. J.Swinney, Richland;
18th, do Lewis Anderson, Lawrence;
18th, do John Lidey, Perry;
14th, do William Lawrence, Guernsey;
18th, do William c. Walton, Monroe,
18th, do Joseph Burns Coshocton;
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 Abijah Ives, Huron.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

GEN. CAss IN MIcHGAN.-The Demo.
cratic State Convention of Michigan,
which met at the capitol of that State on
the I'd inst, unanimously nominated Gen.
LEWIS CAss as their choice for the Presi-
dency. An Electoral ticket was nominat-
ed, and delegates to attend the National
Convention appointed. as.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23

O. Gen. PIERCE, Of New Hampshire,
who has recently returned efrom Mexico,
was handsomely received at Boston a few,
days ago.: The Times says, he made some
happy remarks-in tho course Of which he
alluded to the cause of the war, charged
the aggression upon the Mexcans, and re-
marked that, although some Of the heroes
present, who gave evidence Of having serv-
ed their country in this war, were opposed
to him on political grounds, there was no
diversity Of opinion amongst them us to the
merits of this war; and he had never met
with an intelligent Mexican who did not
agree that that nation took the initiative in
regard to the war. He had never met with
an officer in Mexico who differed from him
in regard to the war, or the course which
must be pursued to compel an honorable
peace, be his politics democratic or whig.
The newspapers from this conn.ry which
are opposed to the measure, and which
were circulated in Mexico, did more mis-
chief than could be imagined; and even
the advocates Of whig measures, in the
main, who were in Mexico, deprecated
these opinions, as he had had ample op.
portunity Of knowing. All parties in Mex.
leo were Of one mind OH the subject of the
war, and all agreed that it must bc prose.
cuted to the end with vigor.
The opponents of the war allege- that it
was brought on by the President in order
ing our army to the Rio Grande, ptodecat-
ing their whole opposition to their country
upon the claim which they set up for Mex
ico to the territory on this side Of that riv-
er. Gen. PIERCE in alluding TO this mat
ter, said that, ''while in the city of Mexico,
he conversed daily and freely about the
war, with Mexicans of all professions, and
did not find one who attributed its COM
mencement on the part of Mexico 10 any
| question Of boundary. The army was
raised qnd sent forth for The purpsse Of re-
conquering The ,Oho7e Of Ttras.'' dbaj
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-02-23
TO the PEOPLE of Ohio.

There, must exist in "a republican gov
ernn,ent, a reciprocal right and duty be-
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ded this applied only to The old county Of
Morgan, as it was at The lime when the ap-
portionmenl bill was passed, and not to the
new county of Morgan, as gerrymandered
for base political purposes.
These our incontrovertible positi ons
were met by dogged silence and we were
pointed to the opinion of the Attorney Gen.
eral, as the only answer to our positions!!
Poor whiggery never worships the one
man power! A whig never pins his faith
10 the sleeve of any man, however exalted!
The great opposition party never bow their
necks to the dictates Of one man, and much
less to that of an executive officer!
Oh, wings, how have you fallen from
your high degrees2 How pitiful are your
turnings and twistings in the political are
ma! Oh, how does the heart of an honest
republican loath at your hypocrisy and
your profligate prostitution of the great
cause of honesty, justice and the rights of
the people to the behests Of base party dem
agogues.
The bill passed the Senate by a strict
party vote. The high toned promises of a
regard for the constitution were forgotten;
their consciences had been put TO rest by
the opinion. of the Attorney General, and
their oaths were forgotten in the ecstacy of
the moment, when gazing wishlully into
the vista Of the future, for power and un-
interrupted political ascendancy, Democra.
cy, SO horrible to syrants, then stood before
the eyes Of the facinated whig partisan
stripped Of feyen vestige of power. But
there Is many slip between the cup and
ths lip. rs.slu .-- s-~ se F. a..5
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DEATH OF EX-PREsIDENT ADAMS.


FROM DAILY PAPER oY THURSDAY.
The venerable Patriot and Statesman, JOHN
Quincy ADAMS, expired at the Capitol ust even
ing little after seven O'Clock He fingered, to all
appearance insensible and unconscious, from the
period Of his attack on Monday until an hour after
sunset last evening, when he gently breahed his
last and his spirit returned to God who gave it,
II is not for us TO pronounce the eulogy Of one 50
eminent, and so honorably and constantly associat
ed with all that was exalted in his countrys histo.
ny, from the very foundation Of the Government to
the present time. That task will be ittngly dis.
charged by more competent and more appropriate
hands. 1t will suffice for this brief notice to say
that few men have filed a larger space or acted
more important part in the great civil affairs o
their country that few have commanded higher
admiration for abilities, or won wider respect 70,
unwavering integrity and rigid adherence TO his
views Of duty. His domestic character was no
less bright than his public, and was truly above al
praise and all reproach.
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FUNERAL HONoRs TO Ma. ADAMS.
yRoN orR pnIrpAprR OF FRIDAY.

'""" VIZ DAILY PAPER
At the usual hour Of meeting Of the two Houses
OF Congress, yesterday; full attendance Of Mem
bers and crowded audiences attesied the deep int.
rest of the occasion which called the two Houses
TO offer public testimonials Of their profound re.
spect for the memory of the Hon. JOHN Quincy
ADAMS, who breathed his last on the preceding
evening, and whose mortal remains vet Law within
the walls Of the Capitol
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. as soon as
the House was called to order
The SPEAKER the Hon. X. c. wrSTHRopl rose
and in feeling and affecting manner addressed the
House as follows
Gentlemen n The House Of Representatives. Of The " ass
u has been thought fit that the Chair should announce Of
hcay to the House, already known 10 the members
Individually, and which has filled all our hearts with sadness
seat on this floor has been vacated towards which our
eyes have been accustomed to with no common interest
voice has been hushed forever 10 this hail. to which an
have been wont to listen with profound reverence
venerable form has faded from our sight, around bch
We have daily clustered with aaecionate regard.
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In the SENATE, after the formal annunciation OF
the death Of Mr.. ADAMS had been made
Mr. DAVIS, Of Massachusetts, rose and thus addressed
that body
Mr. President BY The recen, slic,ion Of my colleague
painful duty devolves upon The message just delivered
from the House proves that the hand Of cd has been again
among great and good has gone from midst
H in speaking Of JoHs QcIscr ADAMS, give
to the language of my own heart am confident shall meet
with response from the Senate
lie born in the then Province Of Massachusetts, while
she grng herself for the great Revolutionary struggle
which then before her. His parenage il too well known
to need even an alluson yet may be pardoned h say
that bis father seemed born aid in the Establishment Of
free Government and his mother suitable companion
and coaborer Of such patriot The cradle hymns Of the
child were the songs Of liberty The power and competence
Of man for selgovenment the topics which he
frequently heard discussed by the wise Of the day, and
the inspiration thus caught gave form and pressure his after
life Thus early imbued with the love Of free institutions
educated by bis father for the Of country, and early
led by Washington its altar he has stood before the world
Of its eminent statesmen He has occupied turn,
almost place Of honor which the country could give
him, and for than half century has been thus iden
fed with lis history. Under any circumstances, should feel
myself unequal the tack Of rendering justice his memory,
but with the jebtaing effect Of bad health still upon me,
only extreme brcviy touch upon some Of the
prominent features of his life.
While yet young he was in NAV, 1894, appointed
Minister Resident the States General OF The United Neither.
lands 10 May, 1895, two years after, be appointed
conferred him by George Washington with the
advice and consent Of the Senate.
In May 1897, he appointed Minister Penpctentiay
to the King Of Prussia In March, 1885, and probably while
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minor as well the greater virtues Wherever his presence
could give aid and what useful and honor
able to there he In the exercises Of the school and
OF me coieeein the meroous meetings Of the agricultural
mechanical and commercial soceesin attendance upon D
VINE worshphe gave the puncua attendance rarely
but m those who free from the weight Of public
Punelua every duty death found him at the post Of uty
and where else could have found him. any stage Of his
career Tor the fifty Of his uslrious public life From
tne Time Of his first appointment by Washington his last
election by the people Of his native town. where could death
have found him but at the post of duty AT that post in
the uness Of age in the peness Of renown crowned with
honors surrounded BY bis family, his friends and admirers
and IN the very presence Of the naonaI representation he has
been gathered 10 his fathers leaving behind him the memory
public services which the history Of his country for
half century, and the example Of life, public and private
which should be the study and the model Of Of
his countIymen.
When Mr. b. concluded, the resolutions were unanimously
adopted, and the Senate adjourned to Saturday.