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believe, other sites proposed-perhaps 9TH
ers possessing equal advantages, but none /
should think superior.
Such seminary Is is understood to be
contemplated, would be very desira bic ac-
QUESTION in thriving farming comm unity.
Besides the convenience that it would bo
for the purpose of educatios, it would draw
around it mechanics and literary persons,
would raise the value of land, and farming
products would find reader home market,
and the institution, il properly conducted /,
would tend. to elevate the moral and literary
character and give greater polish to socie-
ty in its vicinity. Indeed, its advantages
could scarcely be overrated in any commu-
nifty; and such being the case, every COM
munity would find it for their benefit to
build up literary institutions, and sustain
them constantly in their midst. H.
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FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.

ArE.-Executlye session adjourned
House. Several propositions were
made, but none adopted. There was much
confusion. fun and folly. The House Fl.
nally adjourned without balloiing.
CAucusEs.-Tha Wing and Democratic
caucuses met tonight to learn the report OF
the Committee Of Conference, appointed
by the whig and democratic parties on
Thursday evening. 1t is thought some
scheme will be agreed upon, by which an
organization will be effected on Saturday.
PITT. Pest.
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For the Portage Sentinel.
Banking Democrats.

Mr.. EDIroR.-A very honest whig, on
whose mind the many bank frauds and
failures had begun to operate to induce ma
ny doubts uf the Immaculate justice Of whig
banking, retorts on US by casting in our
teeth, that such and such old line Demo-
Gratis as Mr.. B., and Mr. c., are bankers to
a considerable amount; and. perchance,
bank directors; and he might have added,
Mr.. D., Mr.. E.. Mr.. F., and Mr.. G., and
others, new lights, are bankers and bank d.
rectors, though subscribing to the Buffalo
and Columbus anti-bank, or bank reform
platforms.
Well, what could say? 1t was moo
rious that Democrats, sLocofocos and Lo
cofocos, JUNIOR" were and are bankers
But because they oppose the whig system
of banking, should they be expected to fore
60 the opportunity to invest some ten thou
sands in bank, and obtain some l8 or 81
per cent on it, when. wings were. allowed
the privilege to invest at pleasure their tens
or hundreds Of thousands. 10 let slip
the opportunity to make such an invest
ment, would be a sacrifice of interest for
principle, that could not be expected OF
such men of principal. Let us count up
the sacrifice. Ten thousand dollars at the
usual 6 per cent, is but 600 year-in
twenty years, that they would perhaps in
vest, it would Re but l2,OO0- that is ALL
Whereas. 10000 in bank at bank profits,
say Is per cent, is 36 thousand, besides the
profits that might be made on the dividends
in the Intermediate time,-a difference Of
"a 600 dollars and more in 20 years, that
wing capitalist could make. but would
deny to Democrat the privilege, unless at
the risk OF forfeiting his character for con-
sistency. That would be great tempta-
tion to change one $ politics. And many
such do SO, and make money by the opera
ton.
Is it right? Why not, if it is right to
make profitable bargains by buying and
selling produce and stock? To which you
will. perhaps, add, 'er by retailing alco-
hol? Just so. Twelve, Is, or even 6 per
cent. ora wn from the pockets OF the laborer,
Is grinding the face OF the poor, and is too
much like cheating. No poor man can af-
ford to pay intere t, or brokerage, both of
which are the legal business OF banks un-
der Ohio laws. But the temptation to fin
ger money, is as great as to taste alcohol,
and both, too frequently INDUCED. often
lead to ruin The fact is, interest is an
unjust, an oppressive charge al even per
cent; and borrowing should be avoided by
all prudent men v hat have to say to
all bankers, especially 10 the Locofoco Or
der, is, take your unjust gains and use them
to relieve the poor and thus reGaxe ye,h con-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Ohio L Legislature.

We have nothing from Columbus later
than the 20th, at which lime no organiza.
lion Of the Senate hnd taken place. AL
efforts 10 elect q Speaker had failed, and
were likely to fail. On w ednesday last
the Senate met and balloted, and finding
there was no prospect Of an election took a
recess until afternoon. The Statesman Of
that day, says:
s'This afternoon Mr.. Myers read man.
ly letter from Mr.. Swift (tor which see
Senate reports) declining to be longer cor.
sidered n candidate. and in which Mr..
Swift took occasion to define his position as
in favor Of any candidate who would ac-
knowledge the right of Mr. Johnson, the
sitting member, 10 seat, until ousted by a
contest. This right Mr.. Swift based upon
the fact that Mr.. Johnson having the GER
tficate.( the only legal evidence of election)
is entitled prima facie 10 the seat. The
rulusal Of the whig Senators to acceed to
the proposition, fair and Just in itself, shows
that they are actuated by tactious spirit.
and are determined that the Senate shall
not be organized il in their power to pre-
vent it, for by this mesns ,fey hope to de-
ieat new Constitution, which The people
by majority Of $4,000 votes, over the
whole number given, have declared in ia
vor OF. Men who thus attempt 10 thwnr,
the wishes of The people, in n contest where
questions of such deep moment are at stake
will be held 10 a fearful responsibility"
On the l45;h ballot the vote stood,
For Brewster Randall, Is
IS Asa G. Dimlnock, II
Lucien Swift,
And from the 146lh, to the l60lh BALLOT
the vote stood for Randall I8 Dimmock 16.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

The ANYrRENT INDicTMENrs,-The
difficulties which have existed for several
years between The landlords and tenants in
three or four counties of New York, arc
now in prospect of settlement. At late
term ofihe Criminal Court, held in Colum.
bia county, the public prosecutor, having
been convinced that large number of in-
dictments had been wrongfully Obtained,
moved in court that nolls prosequis, be en-.
tered in oil The cases then pending The
court granted the order, and forty.two per.
sons were thus dismissed, and great mass
ofcriminal proceedings. growing out Of the
anti.rent excitement, swsp, frcm the ese.
oras or the Court
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Congress.

1t will be seen by reference to The latest
news under the Congressional head. that
there was some prospec. that the House Of
Representatives would elect d Speaker on
Saturday last. We understand verbally
that a telegraph despatch had been receiv.
ed at Cuyahoga Falls, 10 the effect that
Mr.. Cobb had been elected r such be
The case we Shall receive the Message in a
few days..
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WEDNESDAYS PROCEEMINGS.

w AsH1N0TON, Dec. 10.
NArE.-Appoihted Standing Com.
mittees; then adjourned.
FoUsE.-Father Matthew appeared on
the floor. Resolution was passed giving
him seat in the bar. He also visited the
Senate. He was introduced to the Presi.
dent and members.
A number Of different propositions and
resolutions were introduced relative to "a.
cilitaling the election Of Speaker-all laid
on the table. An attempt was made to
rescind the Resolution passed last week,
precluding the debate until the Speaker was
elected, but failed
Mr., Julian took his seat and voted.
There were three ballolings for Speaker,
no cnllowS.--
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Politics iu California.

From the hltl SAlll0fnla, NOV. i.
The new Constitution has been submitted
to the people Of California, and is to be vo.
ted for or against on the 18th proximo.
The adoption Of this instrument will be al
most unanimous, it is believed.
The political fires whichhave slumbered
long remained pent up no more lncon-
sistent with The character OF the inhabitants,
the nature of their occupation, and the i'm.
mediate requirements OF. California as it
may appear,our citizens have in mass meet
ing revived political distinctions, zealously
advocated extreme if not ultra measures.
and plunged into the unhesitatng support
oil party principles, abandoning in many ill.,
stances, business pursuits and wholly for.
geiful of the chief desire OF their lives.
This heated state oipubiic feeling is con-
fined almost exclusively TO the district of
San Francisco. The mass meeting of the
friends of Mr.. T. Butler King, held in this
city ON the 23d inst, was firebrand
.,hrown in the magazine-a step from
which The democratcal portion of this COM
munity dissented. and the following day an
appeal to the party was mace and answer.
ed by strong demonstration.
This meeting of upwards of 1900 adhe-
rents IL the Democratic Party, after pre-.
liminary measures for organization, ad-
iourned, and on the 25th inst. assembled a.
gain, appointed DAY for the election by
ballot OF conlnillee to decide party nom-
nations.
The issue of the approaching election
may be determined ID this district by q
recourse TO party pelitics. It is hard to
say which pariy is the strongest in this
placs-Whig or Democrat.
Tbere are numerous candidates daily
presented for the offices TO be filled by the
election OF the 18th November. For Gov.
ernor we have tie names OF Peter u. Bur-
nett, w. Nj. McDougal, F. J. Lippitt.
For Representatives 10 Congress, Ed.
ward Gilbert, r. NJ. Price, G. w Wright,
D. Dent, w. shannon, and list of naEe
before The people, of the aspirations OF
which, with the qualifications and prospects
we know nothing.
To the Senate Of The United States, Cal
ifornia will send j. C. Fremont, and the
choice for the remaining seat will be prob
ably.T. Butler King or Fl. w lIalleck.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

Mr.. Bayly read written explanation of
the difficulty between Mr.. Meade and Mr..
Deur. opologising for recent personal con.
troversy on the floor.
The resul, was an adjustment of the diff
fculty on terms honorable and satisfacto.
ry to both gentlemen and restoration Of
their previous relations. The explanation
was received with much applause.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

0 Anumber Of Hungarian Refugees
arrived al New York on Saturday, the 18th
inst, on board the Hermann. A lelegraphlc
despatch ofthe 18th says, they are still the
lions Of the day. Many affecting incidents
transpire. About 81, 900 have been raised
for thoir relief
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Who fools the Bill!

The members OF Congress have now been
at the national capitol for three long weeks
without having affected an organization,
and with little prospect that three weeks to
come will see the accomplishment of that
universally desired end. For twenty-one
days have the Representatives Of the peo-
pie been assembled without transacting any
business of advantage to the people or the
nation; and all this time they have been
an expense TO the national Treasury feight
dollars each per diem, which for 230 mem-
bers, the number in attendance in the House,
amounts to ST $40 per day, or $2S $40 for
the 81 days, and in addition to this, the
per diem of the 60 members of the Senate,
who have been prevented by the disorgan-
lied state of the House from transacting bu-
siness, amounts TO Sl0,080; then there are
the astealings IN. and numerous incidental
expenses, and etcetteras which will run up
the bill of expenses for the three weeks to
some 500, ,o0U or $4,000. Aud who foots
the bill! This the grave and all important
question. The people care but little how
much their servants line their pockets with
the "rocks," " SO that they but do it without
burdening them with the expense Of it
This, according to the philosophy Of certain
wise politicians, is done. Nearly the whole
revenues of the country are derived from i'm
post duties on foreign importations; and,
it has been the favorite doctrine Of whigge-
ry, and one which they have @sponted"
from every stump from the Arostook to
the Del Norie, that these duties were paid
by the importers, and not by the people
who consume the articles Of foreign impor-
tation. If such be the case, the revenues Of
this government: are almost entirely derived
from taxation upon, foreign manufactures,
and not from the people Of this Republic,
and the foreign nations furnish the furds
for defraying the expenses Of this nation,
whether 10 war or in peace! What super
Hlatively grand conception was the idea Of
high protective tariff to furnish the revenues
of this mighty nation, without resorting to
taxation upon her own citizens! What
relief to the poukets Of the American peo-
Pile! We hope the wings will progress
with their argument, and il they succeed
in establishing their point, it will be great
relief to the people, ho will then feel as
sured that, though Congress remains in
state Of disorganization till doomsday, it
don't cost them the FIRST red cent
o. The Phoenix Bank at Westerly,
Rhode Island, was robbed on the 10th inst,
of upwards Of $I5, 200 in notes of small
denomination. A. reward Of s. 900 is Of
fered for the detection Of the robbers, and
recovery of the money.
@ Anumber Of Hungarian Refugees
arrived al New York on Saturday, the 10Th
inst, on board the Hermann. A lelegraphlc
despatch Of the 18th says, they are still the
. ! -
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q be 1)ortu d 5ellti,1el.
RAV 3 n n OHIO:
VI onday. ne Gem be II, 1919

ADVERTISEMENTS, to insure insertion
must be handed in as early as Saturday NOR
ming
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CONGRESSONAL.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.


WAsHIN GToN, Dec. ls.
SENArE.-On motion of Mr. Morgan,
the Senate proceeded to ballot for Chair.
man Of the Standing Committee, with the
following result:
Foreign Relations-Mr. King.
do Claims-Mr Norris.
Revolutionary do-Mr Walker.
Judiciary-Mr Butler.
Post office, and Pos. Roads-Mr Rusk.
Territories-Mr Douglass.
MiIiiary-Mr Houston.
Naval Affairs-Mr Yulee.
Public Lands Mr. Felch. .
E Private Land CIaims-Mr Downs.
Indian Affairs-Mr Atkinson.
Finance-Mr Dickinson.
Commerce-Mr Hamlin.
Manufactures-Mr Sebastian.
Agriculture-Mr Sturgeon.
Military Affairs-Mr Davis.
Roads nnd Canals-Mr Dwight.
District of Columbia Mr Mason.
Public Buildings-Mr Hunter.
Contingent Expenses-Mr Dodge.
Iibrary-Mr Pearce.
Enrolled Bills-Mr Rusk.
Engrossed Bills-Mr Jones.
Printing-Mr Borland.
Previous to balloting, MIR. Clay asked
the indulgence OF the Senate, to be excused
from serving upon any Committee. HI
said there was no danger Of his election u
Chairman of any Committee. daughter.
But even if that honor was conferred upor
him, he must beg leave to decline.
A motion Of Mr.. Dickinson to fill Com
mi,tees, was postponed till tomorrow.
Adjourned.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

o. No man is so foolish tut he may
give good counsel sometimes; and no man
is so wise but he mny easlly err, if he takes
no other counsel but his own. He that
was taught only by himself had q fool for
his master.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Democratic County Convention.

Pursuant to previous notice, the Demo-
cratic delegates from the several townships
Of Portage county, convened at the Court
House in Ravenna, on Saturday the 22d
day Of December, lS49, for the purpose Of
appointing four delegates to the sth Of Jan.
aary State Convention, to be held in Colum-
bus, to nominate candidate iol Governor.
On motion George Heath was called to
the Chair, and Samuel Strawder appointed
Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that the Con-
vention appoint four Delegates and four
substitutes to the Democratic State Con-
vention to be held at Columbus on the Sth
day Of January next.
Whereupon, the following persons were
chosen:
Dslegates-John S. Wilson, E. Spal-
ding, r. A Gillett, H Y. Beebe.
Substitutes William Goldman. Luther
Day, Roswell PATTERSON, George Sheldon.
On motion, resolved that the proceedings
be published in the Portage Sentinel.
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
GEORGE HEATH, Chairman.
SAMUEL SrRAwDsR, Secretary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
Ohio LeelslatMe.

In the Senate to day, Mr.. Myers drs~-
attention to an article in the Ohio state
Journal, repeating charges against the
Chairman Of The Senate, which had before
been proven false. The pertinaciiy with
which that sheet has followed Mr.. Myers,
Enisrspfesenting his every action, and " hen
proved in the wrong, by it's own party
friends, rstarning to the charge, as dog
doth to his vonit, shows that either the edi.
tor has some private griefto avenge, or else
that his party leaders require hard service
OF those they employ 10 do their work Of
slaRder and detractIon. r-.ss7rss-ssys. u
Alter ballotting some thirty times for
Speaker, the vote stancing ls for Mr..
Swift and 1S for Mr.. Randall, the Senate
took recess until 8 O'Clock, when the ball
lotig will again commence.
P.S. The Senate has jus, adjournsd aE
ter continuing the oalloting until tho whole
number reached los, without efoctihg ..
choice.-Stafssnsan,D Dec. II.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

In Senate this morning, thirty-ons bal.
lo.ings (making 1877 in ally were had for
Speaker, but without choice. The bal.
lotings were resumed this afternoon, and
continued until the l36th ballot was reach,
ed, when the Sonata adjourned.
Since the whig Senators were driven BY
the force of public opinion and the action
of Mr.. Chairman Myers, into nn election
for Speaker, they have so continued TO
throw their votes, us 10 prevent an election.
-4-Statesman, Dec. l8.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

Justice Eieetion.-At the election in
this township, on Wednesday last, Ezra
B. TAYLOR, Esq, was elected Justice of the
Peace There was but little interest mani
tested in the result, and very light vote
was the consequence. Only 236 votes, in
all, were given, which is but trifie over
half the usual vote of the township.
% he Wing of last week copies a
whole mortal column from the Ohio State
Journal, to show that Mr.. Johnson, the
Democratic Senator from Hamilton County
was voted into his seat by but mine rotes.'
Well, truly, that was bad; but the Journal
nor Wing venture to te the other side Of the
story. He had a majority Of the votss.-
If it be necessary that Senator elect, having
the evidence of his right to seat-a GER
ti6cate in the usual aud legal form from the
legal and proper officer should be voted
into his sea- before be shall be privileged To
take it, thea there were but II Senators
those holding over who were competent to
vote upon the question 1t is preposterous
to sa, tn the new Senators, who had not
passed tn ordeal of teing "v. ted in ale
who had no other evidence Of their right to
seats than that possessed by Mr.. Johnson,
should be permit d to vote upon the ques-
ton. After the appointment Of the Chair
man, the clerk proceeded to call the list Of
districts in the order in which they stand in
the apportionme.4t scheme. Hamilton cuun
ty was called first, when Mr. Johns m pre-
sented his certificate and claimed his seat !;
and if it was necessary that he he fvoted in,
those who ha9 not gone in at this "narrow
gate" could not be privileged to vote. or
the II Senator who alone had the right to
vote, Mr.. Johnson received nine, leaving but
eight votes against him. 1t would unques-
tionably be exceedingly gratif, ing to the
lead rs Of whiggery if. they could contrive
to give the rule into the hands Of the mi
nority. They tried it when they got up
their apportionment scheme; and because
the people stand in the wav of the accom-.
plishment Of their wicked designs, they de-
termined to op all legislation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

q The Phoenix Bank at Westerly,
Rhode Island, was robbed on the 10th inst,
of upwards Of $l5 900 in notes of small
denomination. A, reward Of 81 900 is Of
fered for the detection Of the robbers, and
recovery Of the money.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WAsHrNcroN, December 2l.

SENArE-The time was taken up in the
discussion of Resolution offered by Mr..
Dodge, Of Iowa, to admit Father Matthew
to sea, in the bar of the Senate chamber.
1t was finally decided in the affirmative:
Yeas SO; nays 16.
Adjourned.
HousE.-The House was scene Of con.
fusion, on accoud, ol the different PROPOSE
lions for compromise.
Several attempts were made to rescind
the Resolution passed last week, prohibiting
debate until Speaker is elected, but al;
failed. This has been the most boisierous
and unruly day since the FIRST meeting.
Finally, the members procee ded to vote,
ring 1,occ FIR Snenker. ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

@ On the 10th inst, meeting Of the
colored people of Akron was held, to take
into consideration ways and means for their
own elevation and improvement. The pro-
iect Of forming ColoaY in Michigan, re-
ceived favorable s5s3IS sfzslon, and num-
ber volunteered to emigrate and become
members of such a society.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

HOUSE. Several propositions cnd reso-
lutions were introduced, but giving rise TO
discussion. they were ali laid on the table.
The House then proceed to ballot.
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