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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
"THERE WERE GIANTS IN THOSE DAYS.

"THERE WERE GIANTS IN THOSE DAYS.
The thigh bone of human being.
measuring six times the number Of cubic
inches that the thigh bone Of common
siz ed man does, is reported in the Eliza
bethtown, KY, Reg lister, to have been
taken from the sands Of Rolling Fork re-.
Gently, twelve miles from that place. A
human collar bone, equal in proportion,
was alse fourd at the same place. The
relics are said most unequivoeally to be
those of human being, and physician
who has examined them, declares that the
height of the person to whom they belonged
must have boon l2 or l3 feet. s.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Of Aug. %.
Free Soil Convention.

The Convention met to-day at 10 o'clock,
and organized temporarily by calling the
Rev. Mr.. Smith to the Chair, and James
Wade a. Secretary.
Committees were then appointed to re-
port permanent officers, and ON Resolutions.
An attempt was made to appoint one from
each Con- ngressional District, but was with
drawn for want of Delegates.
A committee was then appointed to rs4
ceive and report the names of candidates for
State officers, a Governor and Member OF
the Board of Public works; after which, on
motion of MIR. Vaughn, Mr.. Tiffany made
a speech, we did not say = stereotypsd
speech, for that would be superfuious, but
50 much like speeches we have heard be.
fore that we could not help thinking of that
plaguey aoord. OF course, it cut right and
left, the burden Of which was not moral
suasion but tho force of the ballot box; not
for the purpose Of electing any one to office,
for they were above Office seeking or its o.
moluments, but to exert solely and purely
moral force. 1t was received with stam-
ping applause. 81
After he was through, the committees on
officers for the permanent organization re.
ported L. Sutlif, Of Geauga, for President,
with several Vice Presidents: ]. Wade, Of
Cleveland, and Mr.. Cleveland, of Columbus,
as Secretaries, and one other we did not
get.
On motion. the report was accepted and
. adopted. Whereupon the Chair named
Mr.. Brown to conduct the President to his
seat. On taking the Chair he made few
brief remarks, thanking the Convention 70 r
the honor conferred and asking indulgencs Q
in the discharge of the duties it had imposed
After which on motion, the Convention ad-
journed until half past one to hear the re-
port of committee on resolutions and candi =
dates for Governor and Board Of Public
Works. ...ss....
Afternoon The Convention was calle d
to order by the President The first bust.
, ness of importance were the nomination s.
r The committee reported the name of Rev
E. Smith, Of Morrow county, for Governor r,
which report was unanimously adopted
. After which Mr.. Smith made speech de-
$ fining his position, as all politicians and po-
litical aspirants do, although he gave US to
understand that he did not expect to be e.
lected. .E
- After he sat down the name Of Uriah
F. Seely. of Lake, was reported, which was a
dopted as the candidate for the Board of
? Public Works. 1t is said that he will serve,
r if elected. .....
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
From the Clev. Plain Dealer.
The Model Judge.

Mr.. GRAy:-Can you inform your
readers whether the hero Of "yallcr creek
was the Judge Of the Supreme Court oil
Cincinnati, alluded to in the following ex'
tract from the opinion of Hitchcock Z.
Judge, 10 be found in 1S Ohio Reports
1884? If so, it may help to explain the
anxiety of the Bar Of that city to get him
off the bench.
NEwMAN's Lessee Us. City Of Cincinnati.
In Bank Dec. Term l549.
81, seems 10 this Cour: that, in giving
charge in these words, the Superior
Court exceeded these limits by which il
should be controlled. 1t assumed TO itself
the preroga,ivs Of deciding ns we'll the
facts as the law ofthe case. 1t might be
Difficult. for that Court-it is difficult fol
this Court-taking the whole case ,oge'h
or, to see upon what recognised principle
the plaintiff can ever expect to recover
But it is q constitutional right, secured t.
parties litigant, TO have the controversy
decided by jury, where that controversy
| is in q court oflaw W.
do not consider this mere technical er
ror. But we look upon it as an ,NvAsloN
by the Court, of the PROVINCE OF TIL
JURY, which should always be gunrde
against. Unoer
proper charge the verdict might hav'
been different. The judgment is reverse
and the cause remained for further pro
ceedings."
All this in favor Of rich corporatio
against an individual. Query-Has Judg
Johnson ever ''invaded the province Of tn
Jury" in behalf of an individual again!
a corporation?
- EQUAL RIGHTS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
TreM St. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug,

~- Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 80.
The Republican has received inlelii-
gence from Santa Fe, 10Th ult. 1850
The election under State Constitution of
New Mexico took place Goth Of June, and
resulted in the choice Of DR.. Henry Con.
nelly for Governor, and Emanuel Ambers,
ior Lieutenant Governor. WINS. Mes-
sendy was elected Representative to Con.
gress by 500 majority over Hugh N.
Smith. Members of the Legislature were
also elected, and their body convened at
the time appointed by the State Consliu :
ton, whom some curious scenes were en-.
acted. Parties were divided, one advocated
Territorial, and the other State Gov.
ernment. ta- 'f ft--. t-cs- 0f'
A member Of the Senate was admitted,
but it afterwards appearing that he would
not vote with the majority, he was exclud,
ed from his seat, and his opponont admit
ted; whereuPon number OF Senators and
Representatives withdrew leaving tho
House without a quorum The remain
ing members took upon themselves the re-
sponsibility of filling the vucant seats with
men enough TO form quorum, and then
proceeded with the business. F>' 25s1 G a
Maj. r H Whitman and Maj. F Il
Cunningham, both late paymasters Of the
U S Army, were elected U S Senators. s'
The Indians were continuing their depri.
dations through all parts Of New Mexico.
An express which left Santa Fe several
days after this party, brought sealed dis
patches, and orders for two thousand stand
Of arms. -a ls -s-- saaerr4 rrE
The wife of Captain Eus,is, Of tho U
States Army, died at Santa Fe, on the
20th of July. F' E.sl s..5 ,stasS|t a
The crops Of New Mexico were very
fine and promising. sH's, so4 4--g',J
Major Whitman is expected here (S,.
Louis) in few days, on his way to The
city Of Washington. lHs fs!a slgfgs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

denominateG "Free Soil," or "Abolition
party" and repudiate the Free Soil paper
published at Akron, styled the Free Dem.
ocratic Standard, which is deceitfully en-.
gagged in that unholy work.
9th. Resolved, That in the true spirit
of Democracy, we oppose with oil our
hearts the institution Of Slavery in any
territory belonging 10 the government,
which is now free; and we desire the i'm
mediate and constitutional admission OF
California and ali other new States which
may constitutionally apply for a place
among the free sisterhood Of the Union.
7th. Resolved, Tha, we have full con-
fdence in our candidate for Governor, the
Hon. Reuben Wood, and will give him
our cordial support at the coming election.
9Th. Resolved, That we fully approve
of the magnanimous course of the Hon.
Thomas H. Benton in reference to the
California question, and we would hail
his nomination for the Presidency Of this
Republic, as harbinger Of the highest tri-
umph of Democracy.
On motion, Resolved, That the pro.
ceedings Of this Convention be published
in tho Cleveland Plain Dealer and Por.
tage Sentinel.
! After the reading and before the adoption
of the resolutions, Geo. Bliss, Esq, ad
dressed the Convention in ON eloquent ane
efficient manner, in reference to the neces
si,y of preserving our organization distinc
and unconnected with any other party o
sect, and in reproba,ion OF the course pur
sued by sonic in endeavoring to divide th'
party, and affiliate with the enemies o
true Democracy.
On motion, the Convention adjourne
sine die. -..s-.. -..
JOHN ALEXANDER, Jr,
Chairman.
B. &c; o.t,..ss H,nso1'' }ssers'a''ss.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Secure the Shadow ere the Substance
Fades"

How fondly we cherish the memory Of
absent friends. And if the companion in
whose friendship and affection we took such
delight, has passed through the veil that
separates US in this dream-land from the
real world, how tenderly we recall each
recolection-how earnestly we strive to
hold on to those memories which represent
them as still present with us, and which
are like golden chains let down from heav-
en-, by which we fain would climb to that
state of perfect fruition. Who would FORE
60 those joys which have their birth in
sorrow-who would consign to oblivion the
treasures of their heart, though every men,
ory but recalls the sundered tie? And if
there is any thing which can soothe the
wounded feelings, which can pour balm
into the bleeding heart, it is the possession
Of the exact likeness of the dear departed
we feel, while gazing at the familiar linea.
ments, that we hold in our hands an unan-
swerable proof of Immortality. If the i'm.
age engraven on the silver plate in few
seconds by the simple light of the sun, vii
remain unchanged for years-it may be fo'
centuries-we know that the spirit breathee
into this mortal clay by the breath Of th'
Almighty, can never die! And while W,
gaze, we can in ina agination see them rising
on wings Of love and soaring towards tn
great Source of Life, as the eagle spread
its pinions towards the god Of day.
While so good an opportunity is offered
and so skillful an artist is in your midst
as WILLIAM B. MATHEWS, neglect not t.
procure the daguerreotypes Of your friends
We recommend to all our friends to Civ
him a call, and we think they cannot fail o
being suited; for while his likenesses. ar
perfect, his charges are very reasonable.
We are apt to procrastinate this matter
thinking that any time will do; but life i
uncertain, and a delay may occasion u
lasting regrets. Let US therefore embaln
our friends in this way while they are ye
with US, for we know not what a day ma,
bring forth.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Free Soil county Nomina ti0ns.

i The Free Soilers held their nominating
convention in this place on Saturday last
and put in nomination the following model
Rspresentatire-William Milliken, of
Windham. Formerly Whig.
Con,nussiomsr-Tbos. Wright Of Deer
field. Formerly q Wing.
Anditor-John N. Skinner, of Ravenna.
Formerly a Whig.
SheriF-John Whittlesey, of Ravenna.
Formerly Whig-
Surveyor-Elisha Wetmore, of Charles
ton. Formerly a Wing.
Director Of County Infrmary.-Ira
Gardner, of Ravenna. Formerly a Liber-
ty party man. -.-..s-a. .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Senatorial Nomination.

The Senatorial Convention which met
at Franklin on Saturday last to nominate
candidate for Senator agreed unanimous
ly in selecting RAMS ON A. GILLETT,
of this village, as the candidate. The del
egates bring home the most gratifying re-
ports of the fine spirit and harmony of the
Convention. Some animated speeches were
made by Messrs. Bliss, Spalding, and 9TH
ers, pledging their full and undivided sup
port Of the nominee, and that the democra-
cy of Summit would present an unbroken
front at the polls on the I'd Tuesday of Oc-
tober next, and all resolved to go into the
canvass in the most energetic manner, and
with the highest hopes of success. In the
selection Of MIR. Gillett we think the Con-
vention were particularly fortunate. He
is young man, intellise ent, fearless and up
right. Let US strive to give him rousing
majority.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

@ We regret to learn that Mrs.
CHAuScEY B. CURTIss, Of ,Chorlestown,
who was called to EIyria on account of
sickness in the family Of her son, died at
that place las, week of Cholera, or some-
thing very like it.-Ohio S,ar. .s..s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
CONGRESSIONAL
CON VEN TION.

The Congressional Committee have fixed up.
on the FIFTH OF SEPTEMBER, as the time
for holding a Convention, and PALMYRA,
PORTAGE COUNTY, as the place to nomi.
nate candidate to be supported by the Democ-
racy for Congress- .. -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Judge Wood.-Mr. Tiffany admitted
in his speech to-day that Judge Wood was
a good man, a competent man, an honest
man, and clever fellow; but yet he was
not with all these qualifications just the nan
for governor. We wonder what other
qualifications were necessary, but we hav .
learned he was not Rsrerend. And this
is fatal with the Free Suilers. Clsrelan d
Plain Dealer, Amg. %. ...,.... ..-...-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

C. Two Locomotives for laying the
track on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail-
road have arrived at this place, and it is
expected that portion of the Iron will be
here in few days. The work on the Road
is progressing rapidly, and ere long the iron
horse will be under motion. .....
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

If you wish TO become a great man in
this world you must make q noise.-
Modest mon stand no more chance of
success than does a bob-tail horse in
fly time. 1t 10 not the shepperd, but the
sheep with the bell, that the flock follows.
Again We say, "so in, lemons" and mako
splunge. o4-- ,..-, E-5- "A g.s7o-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

2 Hon. Robert Dale Owen.-The Indiana
State Sentinel says: "We have also been
requested to say, that the Hon. Robert
Dale Owen will submit bis claims to a
Convention Of the democratic members Of
the Legislature as candidate for United
States Senator"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Deaso,ratic Delegates.-At the town
ship meeting held at the Courthouse on
Thursday evening last, the following named
persons were appointed Delegates for Ra-
VIENNA township to attend the several nom-
mating conventions as follows:
+ Congressional-William Goodman.
Ssnatoria!-Newell D. CLARK, aud John
Gillis.
County-E. S. Skilton, Jacob Slough,
Andrew Jackson, David Jennings, Jr., S.
D. Stebbins, Lewis E. Jennings, and U.
S. Bristol. ........s..-..- ...,...
Each delegate has power, in case he can
not attend, to appoint substitute.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Population Of Akron.-The census Just
taken of Akron shows population of g.
254. The population in 1910 was 1865.
So, the population of that place has nearly
doubled in ten years. ..--- .......
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

FREDERIcK HUDSON, late of this
village, whose body was reported TO have
been drowned in the Ohio River at Ports.
mouth, is ascer tanned TO be alive and we'll
in the city of. st. Louis, s'as sober as a
Judge" and doing we'll. Glad to hear it.
Ohio Star. s-z .-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

BARN BURNT. barn of Joshua
Hatcher, Of Randolph, was struck by light.
ming on Tuesday of last week, consuming
hundred and fifty bushels Of wheat and
forty sheep. Barn new-no insurance.
Ohio Star.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Free Soil Chursh and State. - Tn 0
FIRST plank in the new platform was laid
this afternoon, in the nomination Of the.
Reu. E. Smith, the Free Soil candidate fer
Governor. 1t is the unity og clerical and
political power, or the uniting Of Church
and State in political scramhes for Office.
Hurrah for Free Soil Church and State,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Population, of T'oledo.-The Census just
taken of Toledo gives a population Of
1850. ..----.--
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Democratic Nominations.

We notice by our exchange papers that
in many counties Of the State the Demo-
Gratis have already put in nomination can
didates for the different Offices, and every
thingIlooks favorable:in the State fora glori-
Gus Democratic triumph this fall over the
Galphinites. The election of Judge Wood,
and Miller, is generally conceded on all
sides to be a fixed fact. Yet, it will not
do for Democrats to rest too secure in this
matter, the Galphinites are to work, not
only in plundering the public treasury, but
using every means in their power to defeat
the democracy.
The following nominations have been
made:
In the Lucus District S. H. Steedman.
has been nominated for Representative.
Eber Wilson has been nominated fol
Representative from Sandusky, Wood and
Ottawa counties.
Judge Myers has been re-nominated al
Senatorial candidate, from the Lucus Dis
trict. A better man has never served tn
| people in the Senate of this State.
Robert Haney has been nominated 70
Representative for Belmont county.
Mr.. Sweetzer has been unanimousl,
nominated for reelection to Congress from
the 10th Congressional District.
DR.. Edison B. Olds has been nominate,
for reelection to Congress, from the Pick
away District.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

Col. Richard M. Johnson has been
elected to the Kentucky Legislature.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

GFO On Wednesday last there were Ave
deaths by Cholera in Columbus. - ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26

trNext Friday is The day fixed for
the hanging Of Prof. WEBSTER.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Democratic majority,

Democratic majority, 81
There are three counties to hear from.
Democratic majority on joint ballot, 47.
In the convention the democrats have 4S
majority, and only two districts to hear
from. a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
Indiana Legislature.

Democratic majority, l6
REPRESENTATIVES.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
From the Salisbury (N. O. Watchman.
 Southern Convention,

We, as individuals, are opposed to the pro- posed Convention. We are opposed to 1t be- cause we do not know its object; because we cannot see what good can be done by 1t, and are apprehensive that 1t must result iR mischaef or nothing. We are against any Convention, such as proposed, at present, because we believe lt premature. Premature, because we do not know but the action of Congress may render it entirely unnecessary, if we will only wait for that action. Premature, because the action ot that Convention, under present circumstances, can be of no binding effect, and because there IS no absolute necessity calling for d. We believe that we should wait for the action of Congress- It is the duty of that body to settle the question in dispute between the two sections of the Union; and we prefer that they should GO so without reference to the suggestions which such Convention as the one contemplated may make.- We would not have our representatives driven from propriety by any hasty or incon- slderate acton of their constituents at home. Their rights and interests are identified with ours, and they cannot be less concerned than those who may compose the Convention. But, chief ot all if we had no other reason, we would op- pose the Convention because c large number q Those 'oho are expected 10 compose i OPENLY
 ADVOCATE 4 DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION, and are insisting that measures shall there be concerted to accomplish that object. We are not ready Tor that step--the people are not ready for u; and unhi an absolute necessity for 1t arises, we shall continue to throw our feeble influence both agalnst the measure and men who advocate it.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
Str. Lieut. Mauyu, Feb. 2Sth, '50.

FRIEND UNDERWOOD: Having noticed in your interesting sheet of the 23rd instant, a glowing compliment emblazoned on your "Sheld," to the little splendid Lieut.. Mau1y and her gallant commander. Permit me, then, to extend similar favor for insertion Convinced of the fact that this little craft merits as much notice as any boat of her inches ahoat. She does not possess any great architectural finish of cabin, yet, for symmetry of model and beauty of outline, she can't be beat.
 Having new 24 inch boilers, and the old engine of the ''Fashion," she runs upon the waters Of bonny White as the Autocrat, Jr., of that making better time against stronger current than other boat that ever attempted to ascend the rapids. As to her speed, she bounds like the fawn of the cane skirted shore. Her fare is all you could wish, abounding with all the western wilds afford. Her Captain is Bill Young, boat man and perfect gentleman. Her clerks are D. B. Price and Charlie Morris, who spare no pains to Xender her ''one of the boats." To those Who wish to travel, per Telegraph, up White River, the Lieut.. Maury is the boat.
 Yours. very respectfully, ID.
Southern shield., 1850-03-02
From the New Orleans Bulletin.

We have on previous occasions seen much stronger signs in Congress of a proba- ble attack on Southern rights than what exists now, without any one thinking a sectional Convention as necessary for the purpose of arresting the movement; nor can we at present understand the necessity for such Convention at this time.
 In Confectionery like ours any sectional Convention is at best but hazardous pro- ceeding, and should not be resorted to ex- cept in extreme cases, nor do we think it should ever be adopted as preventive measure. It should be a course reserved for the purpose of obtaining redress for ac- tual grievances, leaving the State Legisla- lures to raise their warning voice against Threatened injuries. If these monitions should be disregarded, ii will be time enough to consult, in the form of Southern Con