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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
Foreign News.
HALIFAX, August 6


The Cambria arrived at ] O'Clock.
The Portuguese Government having de-
clined 10 acceed TO the demands OF the
American Minister, he has demanded his
passport.
The American squadron is still in Tan
giers. Mr.. Clay intended to leave Lisbon
ON the 19th.
The death of President Taylor has pro-
duced great sensation in England. Sew
eral leading Journals devote much space to
review his character and exploits.
The American citizens of London have
held meeting, n: which the American
Minister presented series Of highly pat
rio,ic resolutions, expressive of their sense
ofthe great loss the country has sustained,
ara their sympathy with his family, which
were passed.
ENGLAND.-The political news from
England posses on feature of importance.
In Parliament the Ministry has sustained
two more defeats on their own measures,
and have abandoned the Jews emanclpa'
,ion bill and the Marriage act.
The Potato blight is said to have appear.
ed both in England and Ireland, it is sale
to be unmiligated in its effects, and is begin
ming to be felt in the corn market, not
withstanding some crops present good
harvest.
DENMARK AND GERMANY. Actual hos
tities have commenced between Denmark
and the Dutchies; the Cotton having beer
declared in state of blockade. There
was an action between Danish man-ot
war and German steamer, in which the
former suffered considerable and was iorc
ed to retreat. The hostile armies on land
at the last dates, were face to face, and as
the King of Denmark intends coercion
and is strongly backed, there remains nc
doubt but that a severe conflict will ensue.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

% Since the defeat of the Compromise
bill, the admission of California is the lead
ing question in Congress. The ultra
southcrners will seek BY every means
to deafeat the accomplishment Of the meas
ure, but, as we conceive, with no chance of
success. Doubtless every member of either
branch from the North will vote for the ad-
mission, and with Benton and Clay, who
will go for it. it will have majority in the
Senate. After the wordy war Of eight
months, this measure ought not to be long
er delayed-the question should be imme-
diately broughtto to vote. Her Senators
and Representatives are at the capitol, with
republican constitution asking admission,
and this useless delay is unjust to the peo--
pie of that region.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
Still it Comes.

The glitering ore is continually pouring
into the States from the Pacific border,
and the bowels of the earth are constantly
yielding up their rich treasures. The Cher
okee arrived at New York few days ago
with $2,094, ,299 60 in gold as freight, and
100000 in the hands of passengers She
brings news that the existence of gold in
Oregon is now certain, and it has been dis
covered in abundance. That which is now
exhibited shews an entirely different char
acter to any dug in California. 1t contains
large quantities of Platina, and is said to
be of richer character.
The Georgia also arrived at N. Y. about
the same time as the Cherokee, and she,
too, brought large amount of gold. The
amount brought by these two arrivals will
not probably fall short of s., 100000.
The announcement of the discovery of
new and rich Placers, and of the arrival OF
large quantities of gold, have become too
frequent to excite profound sensation in
the public mind. But the fact that the great
and unprecedented influx of the precious
metals produces so little effect upon the spe-
Gle circulation of the country, should excite
inquiry if not surprise. When will there
be sufficient amount Of gold and silver in
the country to afford an adequate specie
currency for the transa ction of its business
So long as the people heed the voice of the
bankers and their advocates, and continue
a miserable swindling paper currency, net.
er. 1t needs no argument to show that the
continuance of paper currency will forev'
er prevent the people of Ohio from obtain
ing their share of the specie. Every day
demonstrates it. Gold is flowing into the
country almost by ship loads, and yet the
bankites continue to deceive the people with
the cry that there is not specie enough tt
do our business, and thus they are enabled
to fatten upon the industry of the people
This modern Opbir might pour the entir'
wealth ofits soil upon our shore, and still
we should hear the same deceptive cry.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
For the Portage Sentinel.
Schools SChOOlS!! Schools II!

The Directors in School Districts Nos.
l, IL and 13, Ravenna village.held meet.
ing on the evening of the 9Th inst. for the
purpose of selecting series Of School
Books to be introduced TO the exclusion of
all others of similar kind) in their re-
spective Districts. The object Of which is,
to secure the best as we'll as a uniformity
Of School Books.
The meeting organized by calling John
l.. Ranney, Esq, to the chair and E. P.
Brainerd was chosen Secretary.
After full and free discussion on the
comparative merits of the different series
of School Books now in use, the meeting
unanimously adopted the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That we introduce into our
respective schools in Ravenna village the
following list Of Books, viz: McGufeys
lst, I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th Readers; Pinneo's
Grammar lst and I'd Part; Rays Arithme-
tic 1st, I'd, and Sd Part; Rays Algebra lst
and I'd Part; & McGufeys Spelling Book.
We also recommend the introduction Of
Mitehell's Geography and Atlas.
For the purpose of carrying tho above
resolution into operation arrangements
have been entered into TO procure supply
of Books which will te placed in tho hands
of the Committee appointed for that pur.
pose in the several Districts, who are au.
thorized to give new books in exchange
for old ones to those who wish TO exchange
and to all that wish to purchase Books they
will be furnished at much lower prices
than books Of this kind have usually sold
All necessary information relative to The
exchange or purchase Of Books can be OBJ
! tanned from theDistricl Clerk.
On motion: Resolved, that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in tbs
several newspapers of this village.
Meeting adjourned SINE die.
JOHN l.. RANNEY Chairman.
f. P. BRA1NERD Secretary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
For the Portage Sentinel.
Educational.

According to adjournment the Directors
OF the several school Districts in Ravenna,
Examiners, Teachers and Friends of Ed.
ucation met on the evening Of the 9th inst.
The discussion of School Books was re.
sumed and carried on to considerable length
when the following preamble and resolu-
tions were offered and unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas, we, Directors and Examin.
ers, Teachers and Friends Of Education,
believe the ."EcLEeTlc EDUCATIONAL Sc.
RIEs" OF School Books to be the best and
cheapest and the most deserving our ap-
probation of any series published, and,
Whereas, the Board of Examiners for
this county have wisely recommend "the
speedy and exclusive introduction of
the a0hole series into all the Schools of
thss county" and
Whereas, many Of the leading teachers
Of the county have already adopted them,
therefore, Resolved, that we adopt the
whole Eclectic series namely:
McGuffeys First, Second, Third, Fourth
and Fifth Readers, and Spelling Book.
Rays Ari,hmetcs. Parts First, Secone
and Third and Algebra, and
Pinneo's Primary and Analytical Gram
mars, and recommend their introduction
into all TIE schools of this village TO the ex
clusion Of all others"
On motion OF Mr.. Ranney, the meetin,
appointed a committee to carry out tn
measure consisting of the following Rep
resentatives of each district:
n
~: J: S1ssas; Snvoons, Committee.
S. D. HARRIS, Jr.
Further, Resolved, that the proceeding
of this meeting be published in the sevcra
papers Of this viluge.
The meeting then adjourned.
r.. ]. NEWCOMB, Chairman.
ANDREW JACKSON, Secretary.
Ravenna, August 7, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
The GaEDhins still at Work.

A correspondent of the New York Tri-
bune, writing from Washington under date
of the 9th ult., thus speaks of the efforts of
the Galphin crew to ostracize the Hon.
ELISHA WHIT LEsEY, of this State, for hav-
ing dared to discharge his duty faithfully
in resisting their daring robberies of the
Treasury:
II have learned from an undoubted
source, that's desperate effort is to be made
to have Hon. Elisha Whittlesey rejected as
First Controller by the Senate. The Gal
phinites are the principal movers in the dis
ereditable persecution; and it will be for
the people to determine whether vigilant,
honest and upright public man, is to be sac
rifced, because he has defended the public
treasury from being thrown open to every
old claim, and all sorts of demands for ex-
ira mileage, that could be made upon it.
That man does not live, who dares ito
call in question the spotless integrity,
and fidelity to the Government, of Elisha
Whittlesey. And if, because the public Of
fcer defends and protects the interests of
the Govern ment against both illegal and
most extravagant demands he is to be hunt
ed down in this way, unless he tamely sub
mits to do what his conscience and his
judgement condemns, the sooner the doors
of the treasury are thrown open to shame
less plunder, the better it will be. II Mr..
Whittlesey is rejected, it will be for no 9th
er reason on earth than I have named: and
the very fact that the Galphinites are the
leaders in pursuit after him should secure
his unanimous confirmation. Mr.. Whit
tlesey will not depart an iota from the
strict path Of his duty, if by so doing, he
could secure place Of ten times the mag.
nitude. both as regards compensa ton and
honor"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
From the Spirit Of the Times.
Very Important letter from Mrs. Part-
iDgtOn.

Her dangerous UInesS-Cdases-htae-
du-Convalescence-T Troubles IN Con-
grsss-Cay- Ws6stsr-Dissolationg
the Union-Mosss Sojourning tn the
Wildernsss-C Cuba Business-ROches-
ter Knockings, &c., &c. <
I'd writ you afore, but was TUX six, and
like ter died with the die-a.rear and disin-
terestin complaint.
I'd bean out walkin with Rev. Mr.. Stig.
gins, obsarvin the stars in the fundamens,
and the fragrant oder Of the honey.suckers,
sweet syringes, Polly Anthuses and MaryI.
Goods, with the shiney condishun of the
moon, KEEP US up too late: necks day
went out inthe hot SUMS rase, without my
parashute, and like ter perdused inferma-
ton in my brain.
sent fer Docktor Squils, and he sed
my elementary canawl was outen fix, and
my aoomnable canawl was in abominable
bad order, and so he gin me camomile till
it perdused salvation, then Bring deaths
Pills and the Grave 'umbug's Company
medsins, and wound up with ull-killin mix.
ters ard sodger water, until he p-onounc ed
me effervescent, [Query-convaescentf
i Ed. j and this is my apoplexy fer not
writin afore.
oh, my! Pm in sick a fdget about
Congress. the Union will be dissolute, no.
Theirs that Absolom man, Benton, bent on
having his own weigh, Mr.. Stiggins ses is
nigh onto Two hundred and fifty, they call
him Old Bullion, cause he's alters bullyin
SONS one.
And then that lie Of Cubebs bisuis, and
line affeard the stripes and stars-our
swee, hag-is in a calamus condishun.
smell gun-powder in every blow and
breeze and we shall have disorly Sergeant
bea,in drums and trumpets about the street
agn.
don't like ftin, and new-fashioned
Piscotarinn Parsons that wear Cossacks,
and has orbiculur confessions, may preach
about Moses sodgetih forty year in thu
Wilderness, but don't believe it's cordin to
christianity TO have
"Whiskeyd Panders and their loud Huzzars,'
, rampaign up and downs the country, and
= cutin UP rusties.
Moses didn't do no ftin arter all, onless
he fit the tigers in the wilderness, fer tbs
, Red Sea made rise on Pharo and swept
him clean.
Mr.. Sliggins ses Clay and Webster is the
two pliers Of Libbetv,but always thought
: the pliers of Libbety was stuffed with the
fethers of the Egle of Freedom, that Mis-
ter Claton sent to Cubebs 10 purtect the
Woman's Island prisnefs. Them lie Of
Cubebs fellers had best let Woman's ls-
land alone.
want to come down and see Mr.. Griz-
zle's pair of Rochester knockers. as soon
rs Pm efficiently efervescent They say
> ,hey'r re Fishes, and has got Fish beau,
. and an old she Fox for Il champeron.
Respectfully yours.
SALLY AN PARTIN0roy.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

A bill has passed the Canadian House of
assembly, which exempts all exchange pa
pers and papers to subscribers either in
the United States or the Provinces, from
postage. 1t also fixes the postage per half
ounce on letters passing throughout the en-.
tire continent at five cents, and on letters
through the Province. for England at four
cents, as ut present adjusted by Parlia-
ment,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

RPThe Western Reserve Chronicle is
down upon the loco,foco anti-bank mon Of
Ohio like thousand of brick. 1t thinks
the whole State should be- plastered over
with banks. Parker is one of the kind
who believes in the doctrine, that the more
special privileges which are granted to the
tsD, the greater the blessing to the toiling
masses:-let the legislature take care of
wealth and capital, and wealth and capital
will take care of labor! He also adheres
to the idea, 1--WE suppose that 'the higher
the tariffthe lower the price, oc imported
articles, to the consumer. Wonder if he
remembers the currency resolutions adopt.
ed by the j free soil convention held in Co.
lumbus in '48 or'49. We hope our friends
of the "Democrat" Will stir up that same
old coon.- Youngstown Republican.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

Wool TRADE IN FRANKL1N.-Th
amount of wool purchased at Franklin
Mills the present season, we learn upon
inquiry of the different purchasers, is co.
600 pounds-exhibitng a small increase,
if we remember Alright over the purchases
of last year.-Ohio Star.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

Bank at Youngstocn.-W learn by
the last Republican that the required a
mount of stock has been taken and the or
ganization of Tabor sharing machine
effected in Youngstown.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

THE ONO WHEAT PILE.-No State in
the Union can show so great pile of wheat
this year as Ohio. In ls4O she raised over
fifteen million of bushels. In 1850, none
estimate the crop at less than ta0snty five
millions. Improves 10 be of an extra quail
ity as well as quantity. So far as the grain
has reached market, north or south, it
has been found 10 weigh uniformly, from
SIXTY three 10 SIXTY .fve lbs. to the bushel.
This gives Ohio surplus sufficient to
bread one half of Christendom. Our corn
and potato crop bid fair to hold their fair
proportion TO the wheat.-Plain Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

% The weather for the past week has
been extremely hot and for the most part
dry and favorable for securing the crops.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
Sing Sing Prison ,RHrned.

New York. August o.
A fire broke out to-day il. the Sing Sing
Prison, which was entirely destroyed. The
prisoners were let out under guard.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

No. Of acres Of land improved,
No. of acres of land unimproved,
Cash value of farm,
Value of farming implements,
No. and value OF Horses,
No. and value of Mules,
No. and value of Mich Cows,
No. and value of Working oxen,
No. and value of other Cattle,
No. and value of Sheep
No. bush Wheat,
No bush. Rye.
No. bush. Corn,
No. bush. Oats,
No. lbs. Wool,
No. bush Peas & Beans,
No. bush. Potatoes,
No. bush. Sweet Potatoes,
No. bush. Barley.
No bush Buckwbeat.
Value Of Orchard Products,
No. lbs. Butter.
No. lbs. Cheese,
No. Tons Hay,
No bush Clover & Grass seed
No. lbs. Hops,
No. Tons Hemp,
No. lbs. Flax,
No. bush. Flaxseed,
No. lbs Maple Sugar,
No. gall. Molasses,
No. lbs Beeswax & Honey,
Value of Homemade Manufacture.
Value of Animals Slaughtered,
The above questions refer to the yea
etween June l., 1S49 and June l, 155(
nd the stock on hand on the first Of June
$50. Y
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12

II The Board of Health of Cleveland report
deaths Of cholera in that city, for the week
ending Saturday, at o'clock P NJ
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-12
CenSuS-IS5O:
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

We ehave been requested by the Assistant
Marshall, who is now engaged in taking the
Census Of this county, to state for the ac-
commodation Of the Agricultural portion of
community the following questions will be
asked ofeusry farmer and definite answer
required. The owner or tenant Of the
farm should therefore Immediately make
cut and leave in possession of his family
the information desired and especially
when he may be absent from home, as he
is liable TO be called upon at any time.
The following are the questions referred
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
anl.,ur:an, ProNxct.

DETROIT. April 6.-The Daily Ad7erii-
ser Of this morning says. we learn by pri-
vale and reliable information from Wash
inzton iha; a proposition Will be made IN
4 icw days. 10 the Senate. eman at.ng from
a company Of the highes, Responsibility,
FIR running line Of post coaches from
Independence. No. 10 California. in
twenty-six-davs. aud expresses in twelve
days. the Company only ASKS from
Congress a strip 0! land one hundred feet
n width fine whole distance. with the priv
il~2o Of purchasing . quarter sectien OF
iani III fle purpose Of a station every ten
miles Ihe company a~n Of Govern
a.2at .a3 use ot tic route f3r f.tecn years.
an! agree - make the grants Of Land con-
t.nsent upon Their having the road Il oPo-
ration within six months. anil viii under
take 10 place 5000 men upon the line Of
the road al once.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WAsHis6To:;. April 10. 1850.

Secretary Crawford. it is said, will re-
sign If the investigation committee reports.
The committee viii not inculpate any one.
Congress paid thc G1ulpin account,
without knowing the amount il involved.
The runor that a treaty was concluded
by the British Minister and Mr.. CLAYTON.
was credited, bot it has not been COM
mum Gated to the Senate.--Thc treaty, If
made, excludes the British judiciary from
Central America.
The Calhoun Committee will proceed
with the remains OF Mr.. Calhoun TO Caro-
lima as soon as news 10 received from
Charleston.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

Mr.. Clay warned the Senate and the
Country against incendiary petitions. and
said that Nr. Hale was mounting the negro,
not Inc horse. 10 ride into power
" the conclusion Of Mr.. Claws re-
marks the galleries and other parts OF the
Senate Chamber manifested their applause
Ivy c'apping Of hands. which was. how
ever. suppressed.
Mr. Hale replied.
Mr.. Ru>k. in q few remarks. partly con-
cnrrc.l in all that Mr.. Clay had said on
the subject
.tner farther discussion Mr Gay moved
the rejection Of the petition offered yes
ter.a. ~ Senator Soy RI, whicn was
carried
The Senate than took up the Census
i Bill. upon which il was occupied Til adj
( .ouranen'.
lIousE-Ancr the usual routine bus
mess, Mr. McLane was excused from
serving upon the committee which IS to
investigate the charges against the Secrc-
tarv D! War ii reference u the dolphin
clam.
The Chair was authorized % I'll tie "a
caGcy.
The resolution granting pensions . taa
willows al i officers Of soldiers vino had
+ died Of disease contracted while uEie.
+ the sorv:c. Of tie In.ied States as taken
u2 a.l ordered = ,h.rl reading.
! On motion 10 reconsider. a "a.a an,
confused debate spranp up. and Il. mo
;,n #as finally lai.l on til table.
The House taen rosol:cl Itself INTO a
Committee Of the Whole on ia state o.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

The Palladium says the wings and
Democrats Of Trumbull and ceaur,
counties. formed Peoples Line" com.
posed Of two wings and ono democrat
But the Wigs. poor souls. were no, .pu,
through oy da!-'ifhi.' The peoples line
rejected him."-IVaile.
Is it the oljec, Of our neishLor 10 give
his readers he truth. or does he ~ri,e ed.
iiorials without regard thereto Al! The
returns we have seen from the result, of
the elsction in Trumbull and Gcaur.
counties, says 1.-TWO shigs and one loco.
foco are elected 10 the convention N
other words. that the peoples line pu, the
candidates through by daylight: VIII
,ir. ALE maze the correction.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
DEMOCRITTS.
April 10, 1850.
Louisville, April l2. 1880.

Louisville, April IL. 1850.
The New Orleans papers brough, by
the Bos;ona contain farther accounts Of
the damage done TO the crops by the re-
cent cold weather In various parts Of
Louisiana, Mississippi aud Alabama, eve
ryihing in the shape Of corn. cotton and
ttui, IS greatly injured, and in many pls-
ccs the planters were p'oughing up and
planting over.
4 large body Of wafer continues to pass
through the Bonnet Care crcvassc, which
caused Lake i'onscfTaftrain 10 rise veYT
much, and makes its waters completely
fresh. The water Of the Gulf has been %
treshencd as far out as Pass Christian that
il Is killing the oysters. The channel
which the wafer has worn from the river
into the lake, viii probably heresfter form
permanent outlet or bayou; and fihe nv.
or has thus done what i: Is proposal
shout be accomplished by artificial mesns'
as one Of the modes of protecting ths
CITY of New Orleans from future over
flows.
The river had fallen fifteen iactes .
Nafchez.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
John w. Isarrcts's zgccos;ai1asacc.

II is within the knowledge OF most Of
our re aders that John II. Barrett. WI ose
death we announced a couple oil weeks
ago. was under recognizancc bonds OF
$1,000 (the money being deposited win
the Clerk OF the Court for his appearance
al the March term OF the Spartanburgh.
5. c. Court, By the following from the
Spartan Of the 7lil ult.. il Will be seen
that the bond is foitcitcd:-
"Our court IS now in session, his honor
Judge Wiihers presiding, Barrett, mas not
made his appearance. II is said here
tina, he had been attending the law lee
lures at Cincinnati, but by the advice OF
his physician. he had given it up, in con-
sequence of bad health. and has returned
10 his home in Indiana"
We hope If there IS any justice IN
South Carolina court, that this money will
De refunded TO the father of Barrett, a
poor but worthy and honest man by whose
exertions it was raised and sent 10 Caro-
lima 10 release his son fron, prison. Sssr
Ccs.!s Courier
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

Trr~'c~s n me H7nbasd and Erie ca
rql.-,iuc editor Of the Indiana Journal
learns ''by telegraptic dispatch from a
gentleman in New York fi,at Charles But.
Ter. Esq. of New York. AMI Col. Thorn
as Downing. Of this State. were. on the
10Th inst. elected Trustees Of the Wa
bash and Erie Canal
Mr. Butler has served as Trustoc since
the creation Of the trust Col. Downing
viii be a new member os the board. bu,
his intimate acquaintance with our State
afTairs and the business Of the trust, rem
ders his selection very appropriate. A
better one could not have been made"
We are pleased TO hear TIA; our friend
Cot. Do,s..ieG has become connected
with this innporan, trust The State has
a ,leeo interes, in an honorable admin
js.ration Of the interests involved in this
branch Of the settlement CT our State
debt Mr.. Bowling. in connection with
his associates will administer the trust We
doub, nc, faithfully, and secure TO ou
creditors the full advantages which maj
result from the transfer Of fhe canal 4
them.