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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15
The Wings oat for the Veto Power.

Among the amusing somersets of the whig par
~ OF the present day, is more laughable
than that In favor of the Veto po,oer in the new
Constitution of Ohio. The Journal with its fifty
eoltors, got an editorial in its columns Friday
evening" in favor Of the veto, but on Saturday
excused itself by saying it should have been pub
hshed as a communication! But it still takes
care not to express itself on either side
Mr Stanberry, on more than one occasion in
inc canvass expressed himself favorable to the
Governors Veto, and of course all the big and
little wings cried, Amen! Now we put it to the
journal, and ask for categorical answer-Does
IL sustain Mr Stanberry, or does it not2 As
for Mr.. Graham's opinions we never beard onv
body inquire, as it was understood his election
was for the purpose of giving Mr. Stanbcrry ,,po
0otes.
That democratic measure the wings will 90 in
for next is hard to tell; with them Office is eve
rything, principle and consistency nothing In
iact what they most strenuously oppose to-day,
Is likely to be the very thing they will advocate
tomorrow. They are every thing by turns and
nothing long, and should be designated the s'cha.
mellon party"
If today they advocate as they call it, the
qualified veto-to-morrow they will go the whole
hog and gulp down the veto in any and every
form. Truly whiggery is becoming the ''fag end
party at rapid rate-statesman.
1t will truly be a strange sight to see the old
federal whig party advocating the adoption of
the Veto power in the new Constitution; but
after the many shiftings and turning recently ex-
hibited by that party, it would excite but little
if any astonisbment. Of all the principles and
measures which have hitherto formed the creed
Oh ing AaaTtk9g party not one now remains
upon tthsess1ey dare to stake their politi
cal fortunes. They have denied their faith, and
the only thing that now binds them together is
their love of the spoils.
Foryears did the whig party strenuously op-
pose any amendment of the Constitution of this
State, and when the people came to decide the
question of Convention at the ballot-box, the
wings as party voted against Convention.
But no sooner was it ascertained that the people
had decided "for Convention" by an overwhelm-
ing majority, than the whig leaders claimed to
be in favor of a new Constitution, and they would
faln have had the people believe that they were
the original friends of that measure Though
to whiggery belongs the paternity of the present
unequal tax system and the bank monopoly svs-
tem at the late delegate election they claimed to
be in favor of reform in regard to these matters.
and bank officers who before the people for
their sufrages, became suddenly imbued with
a sense of horror at the grswing evils of monop-
oily and special Legislation! After such an ex.
hibition no one can be surprised at any phase
that whiggery may assume
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

! for speaking when no motion was pending.
MIR. Clay took his seat greatly excited,
and demanding statement Of point OF
order.
After some conversation on the point of
order, MIR Clay proceeded in strain Of
strong denunciaton Of the Abolitionists Of
the North, as the worst enemies of the
slaves Of the south. He also intimated
| that Mr.. Hale has made the slavery agita-
ton sort of centaur on which be had rid
den into power and place. Individuals of
this character, although pretending 10 be
the friends of the slave, were in fact only
friends Of themselves.
Mr.. Hale declared bis determination to
do his duty in his honorable way, despite
all loud words or threatening. He then
presented another anlislavery petition
from New York.
Mr.. Rusk raised the question of recep-
ton, and submitted some remarks in denun
citation OF petition presented yesterday by
Mr.. Seward, praying the enrolment OF
the blacks in the militia in the United
States.
Mr.. Butler followed in the same strain,
CiosiHS Will LIE eA essioh VI tiS HoP0
that the issue between slavery and anti
slavery might be soon made. "Let the
issue come," he said, ''lor until it does come
we shall never make q settlement of these
questions--no settlement until an issue
jeopardizlng the Union, is made and met"
Mr. Foote, after some few ussaaaSsE in de-
nunciaton of the ineendia< an
nonDced his I'M entiop IN scTsTf tlzpta m.
pointments Of the administration, and op.
posed the confirmation of all those which
had been made through the influence of
Abolition agitatious.
Subsequently, on motion of Mr. Clay,
the petitions presented yesterday by Sew.
ard, asking the enrolment OF blacks in the
militia, was taken up.
Mr. Clay moved that its prayer be re-
jecled.
.Mr. Seward briefly explained that he had
present the petition in accordance with his
views Of the rights of petitioners. The
yeas and nays being taken on MIR Clay 5
motion, it was unanimously adopted.
The Senate then resumed the considera.
ton of the Census Bill.
After some debate and the adoption Of
numerous amendments, the Bill was re-
ported to the Senate. The amendments
were concurred in and the Bill passed.
After brief executive session, the SEN
ate adjourned.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsH,N NGreN, April 5, Is;


In the Hoase, the private Calender was
taken up. and after having put through
fourteen bills, il adjourned.
In the Senate, Mr.. Bell's Resolutions
came up and Gen. Shields took the floor.
lie said he was under instruction from the
Stale Of Illinois to vote for the Wlmol
Proviso, and felt bound to eoey. He had
no doubt Of the power of Congress over
slavery in the Territories and in the Dis
triet of Colnmbia; over it everywhere. ex-
cept where the power was restricted. Ho
was opposed to The appointment Of select
committee. believing il would be productive
If no good whatever. He also believed
that alleged grievances of which the South
complained, were more imaginary than
real. He placed a strong reliance upon
the good sense and integrity of the people,
which he believed would Of itself save the
Union from el, danger.
He urged the immediate and uncondi-
tional admission of California, rs an net Of
sheer Justice TO her people. Slavery, he
said, had been abolished in California and
Few Mexico, by its old laws; and denied
That Texas had any claim to any part of
the lasi named country. He repudia.ed
the idea Of an equilibrium of the States
a bringing forth Of twins, one white and
ore black at every new delivery-the idea
was one that would never be supported by
the Free States-the7 would never consent
that one foot of territory now free, should
be>,nade the seat OF slavery.
Mr.. Mason, Of Virginia, made long
and labored argument in favor OF slavery
in territories, so long rs they remained
territories. He argued that the Federal
relation of California was that of a terri
tory; and expressed the opinion that the
Constitution Of California was not worth
the parchment on which it was engrossed
II il was to be maintained at the expense
Of the right guaranteed TO The South, such
were The feelings Of The people of that part
of the country, that asst us cheertully as
they came into the Union would they go
out of it. lie called upon Senators to
pause before they decided 10 bring in this
new State against the protest of every
southern man. with lis present boundaries
and Constitution. He desired her early
admission, bu, with suitable boundaries.
The Vice President stated the question
to be on the amendment Of Mr.. Baldwin,
of Conn., excepting the question of Cali
fornia's admission, from the reference of
Mr. Bel's resolutions.
Mr. Butler, OF s. c., appealed to the
majority not TO force California in!o the
Union. -.........
Mr.. Clay expressed his regret at the
feelings of distress manifested; lie was ia
vorable to the appointment of q Select
Committee, not with the confidence ex-
pressed by many, but in the conviction
II at if il resulted in no good, it will do no
harm. He was willing to vote !or Cali
fornia either as an independent measure,
or in connection with measures for the
government Of the territories; he was op-
posed NJ the amendment.
Mr.. Benton mex. addressed the Senate;
he commenced by urging the admission of
California as a separate measure, but in a
few minutes gave way TO a motion for ad-
j"urnment.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15
Che lpo rtaoe Sentinel.
K A V E N N A, 0 HIO:
A Glorious Result.
OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY.

Thh Statesman, of the 9th inst, publish
es full returns of the election for Delegates to
the Constitutional Convention throughout
the State, which gives the following as the
state of parties in that body:
Dcluooi atS O4
free SolleTs ........ B
w MSS ..'. .S9
In the above those Free Sellers who
were nominated and supported by the wings,
are put down as wings, those nominated
and supported by the Free Sellers in their
own organization &eFres soilsrs, and those
nominated and supported by the Democrats,
as Democrats. The returns are not all Of
fetal, though the official cannot materially
change the result. It is certain that the
Democrats will have large majority in
the Convention over all other parties-a
majority that will enable them to frame a
Constitution which shall embody those prin-
ciples and measures of reform which the
Democracy have long advocated, and which
the people demand.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

WEBsTER's FANITLY-The Boston Traveller
says:-"The condition of Mrs Webster and her
daughters is indescribable All efforts to con-
sole them are unavailiDg, The most heart-ep-
pressing shrieks constantly issuing from their
mansion. Many Of the most distinguished oiti-
zens of Cambridge have waited upon the sorrow
stricken group, and all imaginable efforts have
been made to tighten the weight of their sor-
roNsn
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

0FMr George Benton would respectfully
tender his thanks to Messrs. Sheldon and
spelman, of House of Representatives, for
many important Documents, which have
been duly received.
May favors shown to one of humble name,
Becrowned with happiness and worthy fame.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

codscience be his only tormentor. Then
turning to his coadjutors, 81 forgive you,'
said he, "on account of your ignorance, and
you may all go about your business"
TO CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

u On the 9th inst, Governor Johnson, of
Pennsylvania, Vetoed bill for the Apportion-
ment of the State for Senators and Representa-
tives, which had previously passed both branch
es of the Legislature Of that State What q
shower of bitter scorching inyectiye will not the
Wing press throughout the country pour out
upon the devoted head Of Gen. Taylors travel
ling companion! VIII they not denounce him as
'petty tyrant" for having thwarted the will Of
the peoples servants through the exercise of
that 'odious aad arbitrary cone man power,''
the Veto? Whig principles have, oflate, been
narrowed down to the very small point of oppo-
sition to the exercise of the veto power, and up
on that subject they almost split themselves in
the last Presidential contest. Now we shall see
how they will endure this stroke at their seita-
ry principle.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

The INDEPENDENT POLITICIAN is the title Of q
new paper recently commenced at Chagrin Falls,
Cuyahaga county, edited and published by E..
IL. SANFORD, the first number of which has been
received. May success attend it.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

g The Homestead Exemption Law
passed by the last Legislature of this State
exempts the family homestead of each head
of family, of value not exceeding five
hundred dollars, from sale on execution Oh
any judgment or decree rendered on any
cause of action accruing after the taking eff.
feet of the law. Any head of a family
who is not the owner of homestead, is
entitled to hold exempt from execution, OF
sale as aforesaid, mechanical tools, or team
and farming utensils, not exceeding three
hundred dollars in value in addition to the
amount of chattel property now by law ex.
empt. The law is to take effect from and
after the fourth of July next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

= The telegraph report says that the family
of DR.. Parkman have paid Littlefeld the $4,000
reward offered for the recovery of the body.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

SENATE.-Mr Webster, on his motion,
was excused from serving on the Commit
tee to convey Mr.. Calhoun's remains to
South Carolina.
After the transaction OF the morning bu-
siness and struggle with reference to the
propriety Especial orders, the Senate took
up the Census Bill.
After an interesting debate upon sundry
amendments, without coming to any con-
clusion the Senate adjourned.
HousE,-Mr Burt said he was instructed
by the Select Committee TO Investigate the
conduct of Secretary Crawford in connec.
ton with the Galphin claim, to ask leave
to sit during the session Agreed to.
The motion to reconsider The motion by
which Resolution to purchase water rot
ted hemp was referred to Committee Of
the Whole, was discussed.
The motion to reconsider was laid on
the table.
Mhe House then went into Committee
of the Whole on the California Message.
Mr. Howard, by consent, gave notice Of
an amendment to the Bill OF Mr.. McCler-
nand, to the effect that if Texas does not
accept Of the proposition to curtoil her
boundaries for pecuniary consideration, no
government shall be organized West of the
Rio Grande embracing any portion of the
territory East Of that river. If Texas ex-
cepts the proposition, the present laws of
that State os to slavery shall exist in the
territory until it is admitted as State.
MIR. Harris, of Tennessee, has the floor,
and spoke in favor Of taking slaves into
the Territories. lie said he would not
vote for the admission Of California except
upon condition.
Mr. Corwin followed, and thought there
should not be n dissenting voice 10 admis-
sion. He was against attaching California
to series of measures. The Constitution
never designed an equilibrium between the
North and Soulh. 1t was delusion to
believe the people of the North were
wholesale negro stealers. The people OF
his section looked on the Nashville Con.
venlion scheme with sovereign contempt
This Union can never be dissolved.
The Committee rose.
The Speaker laid before the House a
document relative to the incursons of the
Indians in New Mexico.
After some unimportant business the
House adjourned.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15
WASHINGTON, April 10.

W ASniNolOf', a pm Ao'
HousE.-The speaker stated that Mr..
McLanahan, one Of the Galphin Commit
tee, would necessarily be absent for few
davs, and therefore asked to be excused
from serving on said Comaittee.
On motion of Mr. Burt, Mr.. McLana-
han was excused, and the Speaker was
authorized TO appoint another in his place.
The Bill from the Committee on Revolu.
tionary Pensions, explanatory of certain
Acts granting four years and half pay to
the widows and orphans Of those who have
or may hereafter die Of wounds contracted
in the Mexican War, in going to or return
ing from the same, was taken up.
The House, without coming to any con-
clusion, (,he gentleman who had the floor
yielding il,) went into Committee of the
Whole.
The Speaker said he had received let
ter from Mr.. Gentry, stating that he was
unable TO attend either of the meetings of
the Galphin Committee or the House, and
asking 10 be excused as member of the
Committee.
Mir. Burt regretted the necessity which
induced the application to the House; he
must yield to the request of The gentleman
that another member be appointed in the
place of Mr. Gentry. This was agreed TO,
| and the House went into Committee Of the
| Whole on the California Message
Mr.. Ross maintained that Congress has
| not the power either to establish or pro-
hiGt slavery in the Territories.
! Mr. Omar followed Mr. r Ross takino III q
opposite ground.
SEsATE.-Mr. Hale presented large
number Of anti-Slavery petitions.
Mr.. Clay called the attention ofthe Sen.
ate to the fact that the greater portion OF
these petitions were similar, and printed
for the purpose Of showing concerted
movement among the Abolitionists to mis-.
represent public sentiment In various sec.
tions of the country, by sending these in
blank to be circulated insidiously and re.
turned to the Senate.
| Mr.. Hale called the Senator TO order,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

A hog upon trust grunts till he is paid for.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-04-15

Number Of Public Buildings in the
City, ~
" Public and Private Schools u
Divisions of Sons Of Tenn
perancs and Tenn. Societies. "a
" Churches Of various de.
nominations, I44
Colleges,
Masonic Lodges, 10
Odd Fellows Lodges l6
Number of Att'ys' at Law 227
D" Physicians, $50
1t still remains remarkably healthy here,
and we trust that such will be the case
through the summer; though, as you will
see by the above list, we have Physicians
enough to kill the whole city if they were
all employed. Our City Council are ap-
propriating about $500 per week in the
cleansing of the streets, which is an excel
lent precautionary movement for the pre-
vention of cholera and other malignant
diseases.
Our election day passed off very quietly,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12
TERMS OF ADvERTrsrNG /
LATER FROM CALEFORNIA.

The steamship Cherokee has Just arrived from
Chagrcs, quick passage with one months later
news from all places the Pacific The news
is highly interesting. The news was brought to
Panama by the steamer Oregon Capt. Patterson.
She left San Francisco, March u, in the eve
ming She brought 242 passengers and 81 ,342,-
600 in gold as freight, principally in Dust and at
least 100000 fer passengers. The mail is
the largest ever brought from California, conss-
ting Of 26,000 letters and large number Of pa
perS. The mails and gold were brought in charge
Of MIR. Bailey, who also brought dispatches from
Mr.. Van Allen, Charge de At1aires to Ecuador,
10 orr Secretary Of State announcing a revolu-
ton in that country, and appointment Of dictas
tor
On the Cherokee ispasscd midshipa1an H. p.
Jones, bearer OF dispatches from Com Jones, to
the Sec. of the Navy
The steamship Tennessee had arrived at Pana~
ma ana sailed for San Francisco. She made the
passage from New York, in 81 sailing days On
the night Of the 231 Of March, very dcstruc-
tive fire occurred at Ch1cres. by which more than
one halt of the town was burned, and large
amount of property lost. 1t is supposed to have
been the work Of an incCn1iary.
The steamer Georgia has been expected in for
several days before she arrived, and fears enter
tanned for her safety. Her mails were brought
over in the Cherokee. Sac brings 81 100000
in gold dust to Panama.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12
KENOsHA FEMALE SEMINARY.

At the close Of a very interesting and satisfacto
~ examination Of the classes connected with thi,
institution, on the 80 and 4th inst, the following
resolutions were presented by Rev. |. NJ. Lehy
and seconded by Rev. J. cridIey, and after remarks
by these gentlemen and l. n. Stoddard, Esq, ano
DR.. II. Mckinley, were unanimously adopted By
the large audience present.
Resolved, That we deem It becoming as a motive
Of encouragement to private enterprise, and as a
tribute to personal worth, 10 express our gratGca-
ton as patrons and friends Of the institution with
the continued suct css of the Female Seminary in
our city, under the care Of the Misses Lord and
Miss Brourhton
Resolved That in our Judgment, the young In
dies connected with the institution aa pupils, have
exhibited at the present cxeuanlaton in the studies
which they respectively pursued, thorough elc-
mentary knowledge and good proficiency.
Resolved, That we cordially commend The Sem
mary to a continued and Increased patronage
kenosha, April 5, 1850.
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an AGT


70 amend an act emitted an act to divide the
County OF haclne and erect the County OF
h2h"sha.
The People of the State Of Wisconsin, repre-
scented IN Senate and Assembly do enact as
fellows
Section /. lac Supervisors OF the county OF
kenosha are hereby authorized and empowered
10 procure COPY OF the records OF Racine coun-
~ relating to the uIes OF all lands situated within
the limits OF sad county Of henosAa Is they now
or may appear III the Register office III said
county q Racine, me copy 50 entered III the lie
sistcr 5 o'co OF hanoSha county shall be OF IKE
lorcc and effect as II onglna'Iy entered OF record
III said county, and duly authenticated copy
thereof bv the Register at keuosha county, shall
have Ike force and effect, and be admitted in all
courts rs evidence the same as though the GER
tifca;c were from the Racine county Registers
o,1jc2.
sc. ,. All judgments entered up to, and in
elusive OF the next April term OF the Racine
county circuit court IN The records OF said court.
and ali judgments entered up in the county coart
OF said Racine county TO, and inclusive OF the
next March term ot said court, shall be and re-
main len upon any lands which may be owned
by The person or persons against whom such
judgments were rendered the same as though no
h'lNioH Oh SaId county i!dd iHh-i! I''Ic, al" tdc
Cork Of said courts shall issue bis executions
TO the Sheriff Of kenosha county directing said
Sheriff in default OF goods ana chatcls 10 make
thu said sum with cos,s &C, oat Of any lands or
tcnemcnte which the said debtor was possessed
Of AZ any time Of the rendition Of such judy
mout.
Sec. s. I. shall be the duty Of the Treasurer
Of III, State OF Wisconsin to certify to the SEC
re:ary of tie State the time of filing the Bond
as provided in the act 10 divide the county Of
Racine and the erection Of the couEtl ct he
nosha if filed by the time therein specified
/ The Secretary of State shall upon the receipt
Of such certificate Immediately give notice to the
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12

GRAM FIELDS OF THE WEs-.-Jamcs Davis,
Of Wayery, Ross county, Oaio, cultiyatcs 1900
acres exclusively in Indian corn, and has this
winter corn crib filed, which IS three miles
long, ten f.rl high, and sic feet 1rjde. We pre-
sumo this is one cf the largest corn fields in the
world owned by single individual. On the
great Miami Bottom. near Iawrauccburg, inai-
ana, about twenty-five miles below Cincinnati,
there Is one field seven miles long by three bread,
extending, in fact, TO Aurora, which has been
regularly planted down to corn for nearly half
injury. Although corn is one ofthe most OK
htusting crops, no manure is ever used and tie
il is a lcrtIle as ever. The Wabash Valley
also reua kabe for the extent of lis corn iclds'
We should be glad TO see the statistics Of s)uc
Of the corn fields on the Illinois prairies.
ICincinnatu GaZ.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12

Stem WAGoy-Thc committee appointed
by the citizens of Houston, Texas. to examine
and report upon the "prjnciple and practcabi!ity
Of a s'erm wagon or locomotive engine, prolec-
ted by Captain William Wood" have reported
lat they believe such machine we'll adapted
to the wants Of this country, and that a very
good condition to receive it, after which, from its
construction, it would soon so consolidate and
improve them as to render little expense neces-
sary to keen them in repair
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12
New York, April =

The election in Connecticut, as far as heard from
yesterday, resulted in the election Of Thomas II.
Seymour demo for Governor, 3 democratic Sem
ators and II representatives, were also elected.
THERE'S but little doubt but that the State has
gone democratic. Trumbull co. gave Seymour 81
maj Monroe, 81 DO; Huntington, 25 DO; Easton,
lG do: Weston do