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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-01-25

LABORERS WANTED,
NTANTED-TEN NEGRO MEN. to work in Ware
w house. EMERSON. TOURNE & co.
dI2 1853 Tchoupitoulss s
The New York herald., 1849-04-29
TWO CENTS.

coastwse into London have been small and ,h. ,r.r.
tity brought forward at Mark lane by land
samples from the home counties has been ouite mode
rate Most of the wheat exhibited on the ESSEX Kent
and Suffolk stands on Monday in improved condi.
tion which circumstance not without influence in
inducing the mers to buy and clearance effected
early at prices fully high and in rather
above those current on that day week On Wednesday
factors raised their pretensions, and the few lots
sale brought advance of Is per quarter, which
more generally obtained this morning Foreign wheat
has not come forward quite so freely this week
previously and the inquiry having improved, better
prices have been realized On Monday rather
an extensive business done at terms scarcely
obtanabe on that day week, and since then the
demand has continued though holders have insisted
icesfuly per Or higher This rise, which paid
Used this morning. Flour has been in good request
throughout the week The nominal top price has under
gone no change but other kinds brought somewhat
enhanced terms. Barley of home growth has come to
hand sparngly and the arrivals of foreign have not
been large This grain has excited attention than
OF late although no quotable rise has occurred in
prices, the turn has been decidedly in favor of the
seller: The very important fall which the immense
supplies OF oats received from abroad during last
Few weeks caused and the belief that the arrivals will
now fall of considerably have induced the large dealers
to buy freely this week Altogether, a considerable
quantity has been cleared off the market and the pres
sure has been much lesscned. On Monday good corn
about Cd per quarter dearer than on that day
sennight and since then further advance has been
rates fully Is per quarter above those last
week. There has not been much doing in beans and
change has taken place in quotations. Peas have been
held somewhat higher, and have met with fair share
OF attention Floating cargoes of wheat, Indian eorn
&c, have been held at very full prices.
The New York herald., 1849-04-29

From the London Mercantile Gazette, April ID
The certainty that war has been commenced between
the Danes and the Prussans and the possibility of the
struggle being protacted have had the effect OF pro-
OF Europe is the quarter from whence Great Britain
usually receives the principal portion Of her foreign
supplies Of corn; Nd IL from thence the bulk of
the arrivals was expected this summer. The blockade
of the Baltic ports the rivers Ebe Wcser &c, by the
Danish feet II continued and carried out vigorously
would therefore have the effect of cutting off the prn
cipal Of suppes and it is not surprising
that the probability OF such occurrence should have
impaired confidence to holders Of breadstuffs In this
country Our own impression is, that even II the
Schleswg Holscin question should lead to protraced
hostlitcs and the Baltic remain closed against
should still receive sufficient foreign corn but to draw
supplies from other quarters prices will have advance
here to a moderate extent The very large shipments
which have already been made from France Belgium
and Holland have reduced stocks into u comparatively
small compass in those countries, and they are
not likely to export much more unless tempted
by higher prices than those now current IN gu,
markets. Holders Of flour and wheat In the 7 m'eu
retain their produce rather than send ~ across e M
Atlantic with slight prospect OF prom. as , a IA
been held out by the position OF our auu
1t may therefore be regarded as pretty ceIeain s Wv
value of grain will peace be not speeuy con
cluded between Denmark and frussa' au,anoc io ,o VI
iass Tho tendency has certainly been that way since
,ece of the intelligence that hostilities had actu-
aiv heen commenced and at most OF the leadng pro-
vinciaI markets held during the week. the vaiue OF
rn as well that Of wheat, has risen more OF
Ncanwhilc continue to receive favoraDic re-
o,s from all parts of the kingdom respecting the ap-
n.arance Of the antumn-sown wheat anu thouBh inc
the last few days been cold FOR the sea-
the general character Of the weather has not been
mn and the future far as my Judgment can
vet be formed promises we'll The arrivals Of wheat
The New York herald., 1849-04-29
The Danish and sch,csvvig-IIoIstein Qucs-
tiOn.


We presume that il will no longer be denied, by
the most devout believers in Lord Pamerston's
powers of mediation, that the negotiation which
was to restore peace and good understanding be-
tween Denmark and Germany, has ended precisely
as we have invariably predicted that it would end,
and that it will be recorded ! hereafter in the same
seis. the emancipation of Italy by Charles Albert,
and the independence Of the slclllan flag All thesc
foresight, and ability by the English Minister, we
observe that the result in each case 5s aene
of the revolutionary party have in each instance
been signaly defeated, frusrated or betrayed But,
evitable results, we cannot be insensibe to the
great occasions of rendering real and lasting ser
vice to the peace of Europe which have been ne
elected or misemployed and in some instances, at
least, we cannot but deplore the infatuation which
has led and is leading to fresh hostilties The ar
.mistice between Denmark and Germany hasexpired.
The negotiation must be considered to be at an
end and there is to fear that warlike opera
tons will recommence this day. Troops from the
southern and central parts Of Germany, are crowd
inn TO the theatre of war. The report that treaty
Of neutrality had been concluded between Denmark
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Editorial GanYen1iun.

a number of our bre hren Of the Press
held State Convention at Columbus, on
Thursday, he 29th ult al which for'y-two
members were in attendance. The Conven-
lion was in session three days, and numer-
Gus subjects Of interest to the craft and to
the public came before the meeting for its
consideration. A resolution was adopted,
esndenlning the, present unipst lawn refer
ences to newspaper postage, AID asking Con-
greas to re-eract the law permitting news
papers to circulate in the mails free of
postage within 80 miles of the office of pub
blication, and prohibiting the carrying of
them nntside Of the mails to places where
post effiees are established. Resolutions
were also adopted in reference to the pres
stnt s-sfsm ofapprenticeship. Tie formation
OF fate Typographical Society, gratuit-
Gus advertising the tone Of the press in ed
-itopiaf intercourse; the publishing of pros
pectuses Of Eastern publications; patent
medicine advertisements, and other matters
OF interest. A Co.'s tuition for State Ty-
biographical Society was adopted, and pro-
visions made for holding annual Editorial
Conventions.
We,shall endeayor to find room for the
precf edings, or So much of them as. may
4be important, next week.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Congress ard the Ohio Legislature.

These tvs o btdies which convened a week
aso t. -da, are rot yet organized Tor the
transaction Of business, nor is there any
prcsI ect that result viii very soon be accom-
pli.hed. The news from Washington is
up 10 4 o clock, p. NJ. If Saturday at which
fiIne tiIe baliotings for Speaa er in the House
Of Representatives were continued, with lit
tie or mo- prospect e cloice.
From Colin bus, the advices are to three
s'clock in the afternoon of Saturday, at
which time the Senate adjourned over to 10
S'eL.ck to day, without on org ganization.
:. We have private letter from Columbus
which SAYS chat if is the opinion Of many
there that there will beno organiza tion this
xi,trr. Whiggery seems fully determined
upon consunnnatiag wicked designs a.
ssina, the people. and TO perpetuate its pow
er, no aaatter wIat-,neans they are forted
10 eniploy for the accomplishment Of their
rilect Consultations, nor the established
rules Of Legislative proceedings have any
rest: iaint osef them. They have raised the
biaok Has ss dissentipn, and adopted for a
nett, al,se or ruin" ard because they can
not rule, tkas are practicing treason to ths
ftats. What viii be the end Of these thing
i, is impossible to tell,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10

sury, and TO impugn the character ot imam.
cial management, under the late admins
tration.
Mr.. Clay's reception in this city was so
warm and enthusiastic from men Of all
parties as to afford an evidence that he is
still popular lavorite, md that his influ-
ence in the Senate will be second to that Of
no one, particularly as he has devoted him.
self to the cause of harmony, compromise
and union.
Mr.. Calhoun comes here in renovated
health and strength, and with determined
spirit of resistance 10 the encroachments OF
| fana,icism or sectional policy on the rights
of the South-that South over whose in-
terests he has, for so many years, carefully
watched, and which has, perhaps, too often
disclaimed his guardianship.
Among other distinguished citizens whom
the meeting of Congress has brought 10 the
federal metropolis, notice General VIM.
Gibbs Mcneil of New York, formerly OF
the South, and Charles F. Adams, Esq, Of
Massachusetts,.
Gen. Mcneil is an adopted son of the
whole nation, though native of the old
| l<OFtn Stdto, uiIu still lllClluCo " thO S"Oit
of tar. He has engineered over the whole
of the country, fron.aeh hobscot to Memphis,
andnow ,urnsshis aak kntion to the other side
Of the Rocky MOUNTAINS. After complel.
ling some importanE public works in Vir.
ginia, in which he is engaged, he will, it is
said, accept an overture from the Govern
ment to explore, as the head Of an expe,
dltion now contemplated, route for q
national road, from the Mississippi to the
Pacific.
Mr.. Adams arrival here was immediate.
ly preceded by publication Of extracts
from his fathers dairy, Of a character well
calculated to promote the i'll feeling already
TOO general between the North and South
and it was instantly followed by an abolit
/ ion organization, and keen north-eusier
which still prevails, and has blasted with it'
chill breath the last summer and autumn
flowers. Heaven, avert the omen!
storm may arise that will drive the SOUL.
ern men from the capitol to their owl
more genial cline. Ion.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10

EF Tbs Hslmes Ce. Fssrnier Of the 3Oth
ult., in an article In reference to the next
can idate Gr Governor, says: "We are re-
quested By Senator Dimmock to say that
lie does nos fasire his name to be connected
with, that post, and that he prefers serving
in the ranks as the hamblest soldier, to oc-
cupying any prominent post"
Senator Dimmcek isa radical and un-
wayering Democrat, ard both in the ca
pacity of conductor of a public journal, ard
of legislator, has done the pubic good ser
sery:cc. Mr.. D. was the author Of the ad-
mirab.e report on ths subject of Homestead
Exemption in the Senate last winter, which
gave evidence Of true heart and sound
head -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
From Washington.
w ASHINGTOS. Dec,

w ASHlNGTOS, 1JeC. =.
The Caucus Nominations Seren Conclu.
sions- State of Affairs an the Caucus
ss-lmpossibility Of the Election Of the
Nominees for the Spaakership-Th The
Treasury Report-Arrlual Of Stran-
gers-IMr. Clay and Mr.. Calhoun-Mr.
Adams and the ABOLITION morement-
an Omen.
The result Of the proceedings in the eau
cIsses which we're held last night are such
as to justify the following conclusions:
Isl. That Mr.. Winthrop cannot be cho-
sen Speaker.
I'd. That no Northern Whlg can be
chosen.
Sd. That Mr.. Howell Cobb cannot be
4th. That the Administration cannot
secure the organization Of the House, and
is PROSTATE and helpless.
9th. That no member from q slavc-hold-
ing State can be chosen Speaker.
9th. That compromise must be made
by taking some Northern Democrat as
Speaker, or none can be chosen.
7lh. That even the Union itself is great
ly endangered by the present and prospect
i've state of things.
The withdrawal of eight Southern Wings
from the support ofMr. Winthrop on slave
ry grounds and their formal demand for n
guaranty from their Northern friends a.
gainst aggression Oh Southern rights and
interests, have presented in new and un.
promising aspect, the relations between the
North and the South.
On the other hand, nothing like una.
nimity or harmony prevails i'll the Demo-
cratic ranks.
Mr.. Cobb was nominated only by q bare
majority in a caucus from which many
Southern men absented themselves, md
which will be repudiated by number of
Eree-soil democrats.
The free soilers have nominated David
Wilmot, and he will have thirteen votes
on the first ballot af,er which his strength
will be much more likely to increase than
TO diminish.
In the democratic caucuses, several west
ern members were voted for. 1t has been
suggested that the mex. and best, if not on.
ly chance for restoring harmony TO the
democracy and bringing together the North
and South on national ground and for effect
ing an organization of the House, is 10 a.
dopt candidate for the Speakership on a
ground of compromise as 10 the slavery
question and the tariff question, and also as
TO local position The names of men who
would meet these views, have already been
mentioned, both in and out of the democrat
ic caucus. Jas. Thompson OF Penn, Mr..
Clernand of Illinois, and others, have been
brought under notice. Some steady and
uniform democrat from the West, who has
never been and not likely 10 be afflicted
with fanaticsm, on any question, can be
chosen Speaker, and probably will be.
The Treasury Report is in the hands of
the Printer. and will be transmitted by ex-
press to the North, together will, the Mess
oge. The Report is said TO present rather
gloomy view Of the condition Of The Trea.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Deinocra,ic County convention.

The Democrats of the several Townships In
the County. are requested to meet at their usu-
ii pl.ees Of holding Elections on Saturday even
Sag the hday Of December next, and nominate
rwo delegates to attend y Convention to be held
IN Rasenuaron the 22d day of December next at
10 o,sleck, A M. fer the. purpose Of appointing
fpur Delegates to represent Portage County in
State Convent. INTO be held in the city Of Co
lamhns On The 9Th day of, January, 1850, "for
~ purpose Of risnssilating Democratic candi-
.latsfor Governor. apI adopting such measures
IL VIII .prnnote the interests Of the Democratic
party and the general welfare of the State" and
20 transact such other business as may come be.
fore the Convention
BY srdernf The Dem, Cen. Com of Portage Co.
RANSOM a. .GILLETT, Chairman.
Nov 24ths fsIo. =s'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
From the Ohio Statesman.
Ohi0 Legislature.
MONDAY, December 5

MONDAY, DecelnueI
Both branches convened in their respec-
tive chambers this morning at lo clock,
according to arrangement.
In the Senate, our old whig friend, Hen
dricks of Preble, attempted to take snap
Judgment on the Democrats by an attempt
to usurp the duties OF presiding officer, two
minutes before the time agreed upon.
Judge Myers, of Toledo, selected by the
Democrats, took the Speakers chair, at III
o'clock precisely, and called the Sena'e to
order. Mr.. Hendricks; stationed at the
Clerks desk, attempted the same thing.
Mr., Whitman said that it was usual id
the temporary organization for the MEM
bers holding over alone to vote in the tenn
porary organization. Mr.. Dennison con-
Cured in this opinion.
Mr.. Whitman then moved that Judge
Myers be chairman of the organization, and
the question, being put thereon, was carried.
MIR. Dennison not being satisfied with the
vote, demanded that the question be again
taken, which Mr.. Whitman good naturedly
consented to do, and the members being
called upon to rise, the question was carried
yeas 9, nays 8. So Judge Myers was
chosen chairman and Mr.. Hendricks went
to his seat.
The Senator from Hamilton being called,
Mr.. Broadwell presented an Abstract Of
votes, which showed that he was defeated
candidate. Mr.. Johnson produced the usua
certificate of election and demanded to be
sworn in. MIR. Dennison objected, ano
claimed that the certificate gave no right te
seat, and thereupon discussion was go
up, which lasted until the recess, for which
see the proceedings.
In the House, Mr. Holcomb, the leader O
the roiters last year, moved that Mr.. Leite
take the Chair as temporary Chairman
which was agreed to. After some discus
sion on the Hamilton county, Messrs. Pugl
and Pruden were admitted to seats, by
vote of Yeas SO, Nays 29.
The House then proceeded to ballot f.
Speaker. Letter, Dem., receiving on tn
first ballot 35 votes Mr.. Riddle, Free Soil
7, and Mr.. Hawkins, Wing, 26, with
votes blank. On the fifth ballot, The whig
dropped Hawkins and voted for Riddle, fire
soil, and on the 9th ballot, that party, wit
the free soilers, cast 35 votes for Riddle
Free SOL aud the Democrats 35 fO
Letter. The House then took recess.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Vote Oh the COnstitutiOn-The Grand
Result

Below we have collected from the Office
of the Secretary Of State, the vote for and
against constitution, as we'll as the entire
vote given for Representatives. in the dii-
ferent counties Of the State. The returns
from the new county of Morrow is inclu-
ded in the vote of the counties from which
the territory was taken.
The entire vote for The Convention in
the counties named is 45, 5,696-against it
51,16l; the number Of vote, cast for Rep-
resen,aiives, 235 $40. The majority Tor
the Convention is sc, 6,026.-StatesmaH.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
l45,69S 5l.17l 235,370

THE GREAT SLAVE CAsE.-The U. S.
Court, now in session in this city, has
been engaged for several days in trying
the case, Driscoll ps. Parish. which has
excited much attention. The suit was
brought by Driscoll for the recovery Of :he
value of certain slaves. which he alledged.
the defendant prevented him from captur-
ing in Sandusky city, in February, 1e45.
After the examination Of number Of wit
nesses, and quite lengthy argument from
counsel, the jury retired and last evening
returned with verdict Of $500 ugains, the
defendant. Statesman.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Godeys Ladies Book

For January is decidedly the most elegant
Magazine we have ever seen. The embel-
lisIiments are numerous and beautiful, and
the contributions are from the pens of the
most popular authors of the day. Those
wishing to take an elegant Magazine should
airaf see GLdey's January No.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10

fn consequences of having waited
some time for the Messages, we are few
homs behinthand in issuing oar paper this
week. " hen we shall receive them we can
not tefi. From present appearances they
viii gel nsusty on the hand Of their illustri-
ous. authors.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
MOBILE, Nov. 30.

- DREADFUL MURpER.-General Thomas
Holland was to-day shot dead by II G.
M'Clintock, his clerk. The cause which
led to this dreadful act was jealousy. The
murderer has surrendered. himself, and the
excitement in our city is very great.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10

C. The Washington Republic, the i'm
mediats mouth piece Of the administration !,
says:
"Presidens "a, lor has never declared war
against the Sub-Treasury, that we have
heard. We are not aware that the Wing
party desire to meddle with it. )"
Gen Taylor has been peculi arly fortune
favored thus far in not being necessitated to
define his position in regard to single par
ty measure We are not aware that he
has made war openly, against any meas
ures of his Democratic predecessor, which
whiggerv declared were bringiaa
in" upon the country. What lyEyaimed
that the administration has not levied Wa
and sent out all the forces of whiggery to
battle these "ruinous" meas ures? he rea-
son is quite obvious. The thuderings of the
balot-box from the Arostook the the Rio
Grande, since the Inauguration, have entirely
silenced its artillery.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10

HoUsE.-Ballotting for Speaker continued
First Ballel-Cebb 81; Wilmot 7; WINTHROP
1922 Potter 80; Richardson 27; Wilmot 7; Strons
5; Boyd 81 Miller 5; Mcdowell 3; Gentry a;
Scattering y.
Second Ballot-Cobb 16; Winthrop 1o2;
Wilmot Z; Boyd Il; Potter 40; Miller s; Rich
ardson l6; StYbng S.
Third Bailbt-Cobb 9; Winthrop 1902; Potter
4s; Boyd 42;2Miller 8; Richardson l2' Wilmot
8; Gentry S; Baylie 8; Scattering 9
A motion to adjourn was lost 1t Is believed
the resignation of King, of Georgia, has been re-
ceiyed
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
justices Election.

Al. election for. Justice of the Peace for
Rasenna township. in place Of Henry l..
Tifden, Esq, whose removal from the coun-
~ has caused vacancy. will be held on
Weddesday, the 18th instant.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
Homestead Exemption in Illinois.

The measure of Homestead Exemption is
rapidly gaining popularity, and we trust
the day is not far distant when it will be u
niversally adopted by the States of this Un-
ion. At the late session of the Legislature
of Illinois, bill was passed in reference to
this subject in the Senate, which contained
the following provisions:
"Ihe bill for an act to exempt homesteads
from sale on execution, exempts from sale,
for debt, 40 acres used for agricultural pur-
poses, and not included ia any town plat,
city or village, or instead thereof, at the op-
ton the debtor, a quantity of land not ex-
ceeding one fourth of an acre, within re-
corded town plat, city or village, and the
dwelling house thereon, occupied by the
head of family residing with the same.
The second section is as follows:
SSuch exemption shall not extend to any
mechanics and laborers' lien, or any mort
gage thereon lawfully obtained; but such
mortgage Or alienation of such land by the
owner thereof, if married man, shall not
be valid without the signature of his wife. :"
A bill containing nearly the same pro-
visions was before the House.
Z CLosE OF NAVIGATION --Naviga,ion
closed on the New York canals Yesterday.
Navigation will not be closed on the
Ohio canals until the ice lays its embargo
upon i. Many boats, however, have gone
into winter quarters. But few boats are
now running, there being at this time but
little freight to carry.-Fres Democratic
Standard.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-10
WAsH1NGToN. December 6:

An individual named Robinson, was
arrested today in the Senate Chamber, for
threatening Henry Clay. He was COM
milted 10 jail, II is supposed that lie is
insane. - Pjttsbnroh Post.