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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

*Persons intending to exhibit Gardens for Pre-
miums, are required to give notice of their inten-
ton to The Secretary or Treasurer on or before
the 4th of July, and the committee appointed to t,,
examine and award Premiums on Gardens Will
attend to the examination between the 4th ana
18th days of that month.
tWool growers who intend to compete ior 'he 10
premium on wool, are required to give hollce Vi
such intention to the Secretary or treasurer piiol
to the 10Th dav of June, and the committee to
award nremiums on that article will attend to the
examination. at the premises of the exhibitor be-
tween the 10Th of June and the lst OF July.
No article will be entitled to draw premium
Unless the same was manufactured or caused to
be manufactured by TIE exhibitor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
Late Surgeon 7,h Reg. U. S. S.lnlantry.
WAsHINGroS, May 3, 1910

Corresponds ofthe Baltimore Sun, May %
''The long unsettled claims of American
citizens on the government of Brazil have
been adjusted by convention, which has
just been brought TO this city by Mr.. Nor.
gan, secretary Of legation at Rio de janet
ro. The details of the treat; have not tram
spired: but they are, as learn, OF liber-
al nature TO claimants / he convention
providesfor the distribution of an aggregate
sum among the claimants, pro rata 1hus
dlhculty has been sellej, which, at one
time, marred The peace Of the two countries.
The American vessels which were ut one
time seized and detained were given up,
and compensation is now to be made TO A.
merican owners, &c
The Uni Ell States have been sirgularly
fortunate in the amiable adjustment of diff
culties which have arisen between US and
nearly all nations in regard to our widely
extended commerce, and particularly, at
times, when our commerce has been ex-
posed to the rapacity of beligerents. An
other inter-European war we do not i'm
mediatey expect, though some political
seers have predicted its early occurrence;
but next time our flag will Undoubtedly be
found adequa 20 the protection o'our ships
and seamen."
Col Tod, our Minister at Rio Janeiro.
was Mr.. Polk's apoin,ees' We understand
that the convention he has made with Bra
z is an excellent one, and settles claims
which have been standing OF near twenty
years against the Braz lion government
But rs he had the misfortune of being an.
pointed by the last administration, will the
value Of his services exempt him from
proscril ton by the p'ssen, Executive?-
We shall sec. - Washington Union.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
For the Portage Sentinel.
A Question for Parents.

What should our children reud?
Of making books there is no end and if
all books were good books, we might wish
there would be no end. 1t is, however, a
lamentable fact, that many books and pam
are published, of which every phitan-
would wish, not only that the
H 3ssfsef- RI end, but also that there b bag
H Town Plat of beginning.
eass seeming with publications.
T squares therehble utility merely, but Of a
i; Franklin, immoral and lioentious.-
"a in an attractive and cheap
-om, IS tered. broadcast through the
Mr., communicating ard running the
seAHible minds of the young. The fruits
of these productions may be silver and gold
to the makers and venders, but to the COM
munity they are vanity, idleness, intemper-
ance, RIGHTEOUSNESS, anarchy, poverty, mis-
cry and destruction. feel that I am safe
in asserting, that many a noble mind has
been lost to itself, to friends, and to- the
public, through the influence of light and
immoral reading. Precious time has been
prostituted and perverted, health has been
impaired, property wasted, and the happi-
ness of whole families and neighborhoods
destroyed by the perusal of the publications
to which | allude. l need not name par
ticular books. fear some may be found
on the shelves of our most respectable book
stores. (Alas! the venders of which are
nominal disciples of our Lord and Saviour J
Many OF the aTales," the "Mysteries,' &C.,
stories Ct shocking murders ard piracies,
and even many of the Almanacs that are
SO freely circulated, are unworthy of a place
in any respectable house; and I hope the
day wi come, when our principal booksel
lers will have conscientious regard to the
character of the works they SELL The man
who, at the present day, sells intoxicating
drinks, is regarded as an enemy to mankind;
and why should we not look upon that man
in the same light, who, for the sake of gain,
aids in circulating books which will poison
the mind, and deaden or pervert all the finer
and nobler sensibilities of the soul!
But so long as there exists in the commu-
nifty demand for the light and fictitious
reading, SO long, fear, will the demand be
supplied by men whose chief object is gain.
But | wish, at the present time, merely
to call your attention to the subject as re-
CARDS your own children. 1t is very de-
slrable that they spend portion of their
time in reading and if they read suitable
books in proper manner, they cannot
spend it more proftably. Therefore, l
most earnestly urge you to see that your
children read such books as will tend to
make them wiser and better. Do what you
can towards the establishment and support
OF school libraries, and in this way YOU
may do much for the rising generation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
Amelde Honorable.

We are probably as liable to make mis-
takes as other people, and we are also will
ling and anxious TO make the proper cor.
rection. Some weeks since, by an over
sight of ours, we placed the name Of Alex
ander Henderson, Of Streetsborougb, in
the notice to delinquents, which we pub
lish weekly. In doing this we did Mr.. Fl.
great injustice. We do not believe there
is more honest or upright man in the
county. He had paid punctually for his
paper, but one of tho credits, which was
given when his paper was sent to another
place, was over.ot ked.
A BoLD FoRGER.-Dr. NJ. NJ. Craw-
ford, of Bloomfield, Jefferson county, has
been making pretty heavy drafts upon the
banks in that section, upon forged paper.
From the S,eubenvlle Bank he obtained
$1,000, from the Cadiz Bank $1,000, and
like sum from the Banks Of Wheeling,
and then left for paris - ~
ward of $500 is ofaa
the s'e',benville Bal 9l6as on-'b,cs 6art .
sion and deliversass5ohn MclIbem to the
-E9to.k, Joshua T.he"' T.he" q Thar an.
o. u qfcClntock, LouirsHes = ne: !.
Sun. .writia McCHntock, James Mes. anu a. II
n McChntoek, Thurzy loanllai
may, IN u Taylor, the lawful Heirs and Rel
the arrival szkof James MsCIinteck, late {
sand emgron, a ,be seeeas d. Of ed I'll
men of considerable,r the county of Ros1ag
compromised in the fSFsss ain BIZ Qss ~
us was estimated by the last Secretary of
State, each of thes e men bring with him
only on an average flo sterling the mon
ey thus brought to the country cannot be
less than two millions sterling, or in round
numbers, len million Of dollars. This is
but from one European State, the others
will no doubt furnish us with their quota"
The money brought by these emigrants
is but a small part Of the wealth added 10
the country by them. They are general
ly healthy, industrious people, who will
settle upon the unoccupied lands of The
West, and make the s'wilderness blossom
like the rose,'' and by their industry add
vastly more to the wealth Of the country
than the amount of money they may bring
with them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

GFThe Fourth of July next, says an
exchange, will be glorious day in Penn
sylvania. The law exempting three hum
dred dollars worth Of real and personal
property from the pangs of execution"
and ''levy," goes into effect on that day.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

I'd best tdo.................. do 400
Sd best ....................1,00 90
Best lot of Cheese, 80 lbs or more..........3,00
I'd best do do ..2,O0
Sd best do do 100
Best specimen of Maple sugar, 10 lbs or over
volume of the Ohio Cultivator and. =. L 90
ID best do. a volume of the Ohio Cultivator.
Best barrel of Flour, diploma and ......2,O0
ID hest 90
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
New YoRk, May 81.

NEW 1oRk, May 81.
Mr.. PARROT, late United States Consul
at Mazatlan arrived TO day from thot port,
wher ce sailed on the l0h Of April.
lie brings with him gold dust 10 the &
mount of $40, 900, and estimates the pro.
ceeds, in gold, of the mines during tho
present year, at thirty million { + dollars.
Three or four quicksilver mines have
been discovered, besides The silver mines.
Plantlnum is also known to exist III con-
siderable quantities
A Diamond, Of the size ofa hens egg.
had been found in the valley of the Sac
ramento Ihe finder demands 3lsl,
900 for it.
The volunteers havo built smalframe
house for Gen. Smith, and offered To rent
it to him tor SlS.OO0 a year-giring him
one day 10 consider. a
The crews of the s.ea,ners Oregon, and
California are recsivng one hundred dol
lars per month. cooks one hundred and iii.
ty.-PiHs Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
May 23d, '49.

MA splendid new church edifce be-
longing to the First Methodist Episcopal
Church OF New Haven, Conn. was dedi.
Gated few days since. 1t cost $22, 900,
and the ground S., 900. lis dimensions
are &C feet by so. The steeple is 1888 #
high. The Pulpit is of pure white marble.
Greene Co. Whig.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
ILe.]p1-
CON GER T..

The Ravenna Brass Band, assisted by
a number Of the members Of Grierson's
Youngstown Band, will give Concert of
Vocal and instrumental music, in Raven
m, on Thursday evening, the 18th inst.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

NOTICE.-The next annual session of the O.
hio Deaf and Dumb Asylum, will commence on
the first day of October next, at which time it is
hoped all who design entering the school, may
be punctual in their attendance. The benefits
which the deaf and dumb derive from the edu-
cational advantages which the State of Ohio has
here provided for them so munifcently are very
great, and it is highly important that they all
should participate in them, and the attention of
parents and frierds, and the kind co operation
of the benevolent and the humane is part1cu-
larly invited to this subject as it has been ascer-
tanned, by long observation, that without special
efforts, a large number of the deaf and dumb
never enter schools for education, but live and
die unblest by their advantages, and entirely un-
conscious ofmental, moral and religious light
which so distinguish this age.
1t might be added that the best age for new
pupils to enter schools twelve, but we receive
them between the ages ften and twenty, and in
some instances when they are over that age.
J5Editors and publishers of newspapers
throughout the State, are most respectfully re-
quested to aid in furthering the object in view,
by giving this notice one or more insertions
Application may be made to the undersigned.
H. N. HUBBELL, Superintendent.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

GFThe Boston Post has discovered
what Gen. Taylor meant when he said
he wouldn't lend himself to party
schemes;"-he only mean, that he wouldn't
go TO soirees, pic.nics, or tea-parties. ~,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

Hon. Elisha Whitllesey, OF Ohio, HIS
been nrpoi: ted LIST Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
WIN. GOODMAN, Secretary.

% The "Blue Hens Chicken an o.
riginal Taylor paper, of Delaware, and
one of the ablest whig papers of tha, State,
makes the following severe remarks on one
of the late appointments:
New CoLLEcroR.-Since Gen. Young
resigned, VIM. p. Brobson, OF this city, has
been appointed Collector of the district of
Delaware, which latter is the most unfor.
tuna!e appointment that could have been
made. We speak of Mr.. Brobson rs n
public man and officer. He is utterly and
palpably incompetent to proper discharge
ofthe duties Of the office. He has no 9th.
er recommendation but the bitterness of
his writings against both friends and foes,
and his long continued and uniform syco-
phantic laudaion OF Hon. John NJ. CLAW.
ton. His services to the whig party are
supposed to have never benefited it one
vote; ard he was very tardy in coming to
the support of Gen. Taylor. As John NJ
Clayton has large means, it would have
been magnaEimous in him to have pension
ed MIR. Brobson out Of his private purse, if
he owed him anything for services render
ed, but not on the public; and if the vote
was taken in this city and county, VIM.
Brobson could not receive that of respec.
table minority. One ofthe old Generals
principles has been violated, to wit: sis he
capable?" Gen. Young would have given
general satisfaction. We speak out as
freemen, for the public. Let them hear
the truth and judge for themselves. If such
appointments are made elsewhere, we can.
not wonder that the administration is de.
feated in the late elections. 1t is conso.
lation to know that if just and progressive
principles are repudiated in our party, they
will appear in another; and ultimately tri.
umph. A high position, not supported by
honest acts, is dangerous one. Public
men ought not to forget this.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

MARYLAND CODA Dorseyville cor
respondent of the Howard Md. Gazette,
says that he observed, few days ago, a
ponderous wagon, heavily laden with gold
stone, on its way to Baltimore, from the
farm Of Mr.. Eliicolt, in Montgomery coun-
ty. He says also, the discovery of gold on
the farm of Mr.. Lloyd Linthican is reduced
TO certainty, that 1t exists in great alum
Ounce, md is much superior in richness 10
that Of Mr.. Ellico,.'s.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
FROM CALIFORNIA.

Discovery Of neao Mines Of Sauer and
Quicksi i'rsr. Finding Of an Immense
Diamond 4a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
The Head of Col. Medill taken of.

By the telegraphic report in another
column it will be seen that Col. M edill,
acknowledgedly the ablest Commissioned
OF Indian Affairs the government has ever
had, has been removed by Gen. Taylor
for being a democrat. Truly did the .:vir-
luous and indignant old "Roman Consul
in the early days of that celebrated reput-
Iic," say that they who "made the most
promises told the most lies. 30. States
man.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

Any article enumerated in the foregoing list
which drew the highest premium at the last fair
of the Society will be excluded from drawing
premium the present year.
N B.-Persons engaged in cattle buying and
droving will be permitted to enter working OK
en- for premiums; but such persons must COM
pete with each other. and not with those who
exhibit farming oxen. Each class will be enti-
tied to the same rates of premium.
The Board appointed the following Award
ing Committees:
ON GARDENs.--lsaac Brayton, Ezra B. Taylor
and VIM. Frazer
On WooL-Richard J. Thompson, VIM. Nell
son and John Whittlesey.
DAVID MCINTOSH, President.
VIM GOODMAN, Secretary,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06

Hon. EDMUND BURKE, late Commission
er of Patents, and who was prescribed ty
the prescription loolhing administration, for
no other reason than that he was Demo-
crat and dared to avow his sentiments,
has purchased an interest in the Washing
ton Union and will hereafter be associated
in its management. With such men as
Messrs. Richie and Burke at the head, the
Union will be able to stand the fire of the
three moulh-pieces OF the administration.
e The proceedings ofthe Plank Road
Meeting held at Shalersvile on the I'd
inst we're received just as, oar. !orm was
going to press-teo late for this week
they will appear in our nex..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
- seep and S.cine.
On WooI.t

Tho best exhibit of Wool, comprising the
applicants entire lot designed for market,
and being the clip of his own flock the pre-
sent year, the cleansing and doing up for
market, as well as the quality to be consid
cred ............ ...................4, A,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-06-06
On Fruits and .Floaoers.

C2L lUZSCEttuNCOuS 4AtthO A(GG1ctt hfG[CtcS
Best two horse lumber wagon, diploma 8, 200
I'd best do. 100
Best one horse pleasure carriage a diploma
and 800
Cd best do. 800
Best double harness for common use, 200
Best single harness, plated, 200
Best travelling trunk, 100
Best specimen of gentlemen's fine Boots 100
Best do. Lady's do 100
Best SIDE domestic sole leather, 100
Best calf skin, 100
Best specimen of Cabinet work, 200
Best half dozen Corn Broom, manufactured
In the county, a diploma and 100
| Best half dozen Rakes, manufactured in the
county, diploma and 100
Best Grain Cradle, manufactured in the
county, diploma and 100
Best Harrow, manufactured in the county,
diploma and 100
| Best Common Plow, manufactured in the
county, diploma and 400
Best Subsoil Plow, manufactured in the
county, diploma and 100
Best set of Horse Shoes and Nails, manufac-
tured in the county, 100
Best piece of Cooper work, manufactured
in the county, 1,OC
Best exhibit of Edge Tools, of $500 val
ue, or upwards, do. SOC
I'd best do do 400
Best set of domestic Flag Bottom chairs, do
diploma and 2,oC
Best do, wooden bottom, do. do diploma and 2, OF
I'd best do. do 2,Ot
Best made Gentlemen's Dress coat, diplo-
ma and LOT
I'd best do. do. I,O(
Best Hat l,o(
On Ploaoimg.
Best with horse team, diploma and 5,Ol
I'd best do. 5,Ot
Best with an OK team, diploma and 500
I'd best do, 5,0(
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-25
~e- 1oui.iana Democratic Association.-At a

Sv Louisiana Democratic Associahon'-
Meeting Association, held the I'D in the P
,mbe and resolutions offered by j. C. Larue ESQ., anu "nan
nously adopted - a..
pe,os That this hears with heartfelt sorrow e
Sad es ~ IN, death X. POLK President Oh
United States ope the and best cle
deeds have conferred honor upon the Republic who IN al e
imaton VINO, III the
the affair, OF Government during the most even peI9o
history how country resp teu anu
prosperous and bappy at who 10 ee o
come domestic policy LIBERAL equaoif, anu
principles foreign policy opened new anu
onmrce, 10 the genera a -, ra
by honorab negotiation OF III
served our boundaries the one hsnr, anu "''"' ~
territories Of boundIess wealth the other. v.. bs
Resolced That portion of the In he
ease comfort, and health should pay marked anu nns x tr
respect his that the of New Orleans @ " ~.
homage living departed to heen 70
suitable manifestation that when every
should feel and hot Will apponl
Cooperate with others appointed py e
that end. ,,.,,
Rsolped That wear the uhua
badge of mourning for thirty days
The President, the appointed on "
committee j. c. Larue, Bloomfield, B. B. Lee, D. Mitchell
Caran B. Bloomfield, Esq., the Standing Commit
ordered to be published.
Erccutios Commtee.-J Graham j. Mullins, Danl Airich
Henderson, R. Keenan,. CoHections-J L. Levy
D. Orcoit McCounck, R. B. Lusk M Cannon CommHe
on Printing! Boomhd j. M Bell Garner j. N Les foot
Maxwell, George Harrison. M. NJ KEfNOLDo, rres r
B. B. LEE, Secretary. Jsi'
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-25

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT-Loss of 100 Bales OF
Cotton, 100 Hogsheads Tobacco and other Freight.
We are indebted to the clerk of the Winfield Scott,
says the Memphis Eagle of the 18th, for the SUBJ
Joined memoranda of a disaster to the Nashville
and New Orleans packet Talleyrand: "Steamer
Winfield Scott, from New Orleans for Cincinnati,
met steamer Taleyrand, from Nashville for New
Orleans, at Egg Point, on Saturday morning, 10th
inst, at 6 O'Clock, P. M. After passing and when
about two miles distant it was discovered that the
Talleyrand, from the immense weight of her cargo,
had broken her starboard guard entir ,ly off even
with the hull, and was rapidly careening to the
larboard The Scott Immediately rounded to and
hurried to the assistance of the Il. Dispatching
her yawl, we succeeded in rescuing the engineer
and three others from the floating cotton bales-
they having been precpitated into the river, and,
by swimming, were able to reach the cotton The
laileyrand, having broken her stand pipes,' was
unable to effect landing until the Scott came
alongside and lowed her in shore. The T. lost, by
the breaking of her guard and the freight thrown
overheard to tighten her up, about HOO bales of
cotton and 100 nhds. tobacco, besides damaging
considerable freight in the hold. The Scott lowed
her into deep water, where she proceeded to land
her cargo. Most of the cotton and some of the
tobacco will be saved in. a damaged condition
No lives lost
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-06-25
Letter from Mexico.

tut TIC IohoWlng ietter, when we translate, we
are indebted 10 our friends of La Patria.
Political Condition of Mezico-Nty Repolutionary plans
-fr0Jects tor me Rcturn of Santa Anna-1he Mon
GrehtsLs-frecstdaent Herrera and h,s Gorennmentrr
Sta snn1-cons n;roc -, ~ yoI o ao 7;arent.ne1
DiHcultes 6elaoeen yMeIico and the United STATES.
VERA CRUZ June 16, 1S49.
shall occupy myself writing to- lay Of affairs of greater
Importance than have spoken of In my former letters The
horizon of political affairs is losing the pacific appearance
has presented Ill: now and be covered with
clouds from which the tempest may quickly bust.
Ry the information have received from persons we'll
$50, 9Th IN. oa. of this unb.n,v country worthy of
49,, f,. .nns,r ,b,, tho a,cbca marty has moi,
-, ;sn mn ri, hons of obtaining mower It has coalesced
;,L ,b r.,, in ODD, ;o;ntv tn overthrow the
;,; nt .d contend ba,,y..n themselves for
800 ftd
IT, IF u.,,.-, ar., tborob il NAV mot pos
- al, tho .ner,v which NAV he reoniTed is satisfactory
orab I'll. p,os;de,, i, os,s,av ovsd a, his uobe and
Lor.I. sar,;n.,,. col, hin, H.. ...a,, ays, of those
h on;,ior orc o,nosod 70 bi Rrt thss. vir,uax and
hi, honesty orc not arouob 70, tho .xicenoo t the countrv
tn. excessive goodness of the P,siden which almost de-
GENERATES into weakness. ha, placsd him in sucb Doon
that his enemies avail Themselves of if as poyyer weapon
with which IN ATTACK him As tbsre is now no army all
,bna who IN il desire change that thew NAV re
,u,n IN their former p,oes.;on General Santa Anna who
avs onov nouerfnI ,sst,gs in the Rsnub
liz ,y n y,b IN ,.te ,dv.n,,aa Of this faaog IN aid
~. =! -; -. - - =; H. $50; of - n.
,";ii Do .nd ,hat hsf',s Inns
a. .h iii ,h ;,u ,ho,;,; SOW. o,,,s ,b.t M vos.aI
hd h i,,.J 10 le,vo nor, mil rho na,ion, vsssel or
49, W., Crn honld aH So. Gov ,h, hi. vel h,
10 =, Tu,a;oo On .ooonn, 81 an nnax.tion ,oro ,,;on
ko"e tahp ~, Co.,. 49,, :. - - - Tsh.son
- g.. a.. =, o,o.,od :, IL H. :; a,,od 81 =,
49, C.d., Co.,.I oc III ST. ,o,c,,,d H. g.
- "e raaa-n ~ hon, h. Lonld ~, :. o..a So.