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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

TIE FINANCIAL CoNTRAcrIoN.-Fr
man Hunt, in his last Merchants Magazine,
says the Baltimore Sun, has sensible and
able article on the Banks and the financial
contra ction, which should have the effects
of removing misapprehensions, or at least oil
attributing the pressure to the right cause
We quo:e from the article as follows:
"That the gold produced from our soil
should 60 abroad freely, especially at a sea
son OF limited movement in our other pro.
ducts, was natural enough. This mus,
coulinue to be so. Being the most compac,
and the most promptly available of all cur
abroad all that We do not absolutely need at
home.
Its export, under such circumstances, is
no more an evidence of ndebedness, than
the export of cotton. The immediately Inn
portant question for the banks is not, is
specie going abroadl Itis passing through
New York to its natural destination, the
great specie reservoirs Of Europe? but sim
ply, is their own stock sufficient? ard, is it
declining2 The. general question which
should govern the movement. Of the banks,
is this, is the balance of trade against us?
is the country running in debt. Now, to
this question the answer given by tho Gus
tom house tables is on the whole, satisfacts-
ry.
Our exports of merchandise and produce
this year have been rather greater that the
last, and will fully meet the acreage amount
Of imports But suppose our imports
should be one-third greater than usual, say
fifty millions, and should reach an aggre-
gate of two hundred millions; we have al
ready exported up to the first of August.
twenty-six millions OF coin, which is at a
rate that would fully meet an excess Of i'm
ports so extraordinary. Al une time such
excess of imports seemed likely to occur
but the amount having fallen off for June
and July; over three millions, as compared
with the same months Lost year, the ludisa-
tions now are, that the remainder Of the
year will be proportionably lighter than the
earlier part.
On the other hand, our cotton and grain
crops, tho low in price, are large in amount
ana all acconnts promise idISei yNiu nun
California than we have ever had before.
From this general glance at our condl-
ton, we believe that the country is strong !;
that there was no adequate cause for the
recent violent and oppressive contraction; !;
and that all its useful ends might have been
attained, without its damage, by firm, con-
siderate, steady course, of just SO much llm-
ltatiou of loans as would have enabled the
banks to accumulate better stock OF coin.
90 much was justi6abIe; all beyond was
wrong. The community, in their inter-
course with the banks have right to look
Tor course of consistent action. There Is
an implied contract to that effect. Reck-
lessly to ignor the obligation, and to visit
on their customers the results OF their own
lmprovidence, will be sure to meet with re-
buke, If it escapes punishment
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Only One Week More!

Democrats Of Portage, remember that
yca have but ONE WEEK more to prepare
for the approaching election. It is one
Of the most important contests that has ever
taken place in Ohio-a contest between the
friends Of progress aud reform-th friends
: VI tie New Constitution en- the one side,
and It's sworn inv.terate enemies on the
other. It is contest which is to decide
10 whose hands is to be committed the high
aud important trust Of setting the ship OF
Stale ahuat under the new chart. 1t is to
decide whether the people shall enjoy the
bene lit Of these reforms in favor ef which
they have proclaimed, Of. whether, BY COM
hitting the reins Ct government into the
hands Of those who have fought against
shose reforms first, LAST. ALWAYS, and
who, IL they can but obtain the control Of
the government, will prevent the. most de-
sirabe reforms provided for in tie new
consultation by the most shameful miscon-
s.ruetion and perversion of that instrument.
1t is a struggle between corporate wealth,
8 q privileged orders-the money power
and the people. Il is the death struggle Of
aristocracy to plant itself permanently on
the republican soil Of Ohio, and that despite
her e,ninently republican constitution.
This is no time for Democrats TO be idle.
Let not the labor of long years be lost now
s by iaaciion and coIdness. Remember.
that The enemy will employ all their artifce,
all their power and corruption Of wealth, in
this great struggle. Be ye therefore ready.
Z See ihat The Democratic army is fully mar.
shalled that not man be left behind
Iook we'll 10 yonr ammuaition-the ballot
and rush to YlC1 DRY!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Portage Ceunty Agricultural Fair.

The Fair On Wednesday and Thursday
last was the most magnificent Agricultural
exhibition ever held in our county. The
weathsr was cool and fine as though it had
been specially dedicated to the occasion;
and at an early hour on Thursday morning
the Fair grounds and the town were crowd
ed with people who had come up from every
section Of the county to attend lbe annua
festival of farmers and mechanics. The
number Of people in attendance was greater
than at any former exhibition of the Socie-
ty in this county, and as great, if not a
greater, variety Of articles were entered for
exhibition, thus maniiesting an increasing
interest in the prosperity of the Society.
The whole exhibition was well got up and
admirably conducted. 1t was sor, Of a
miniature edition of the great State Fair,
and we doubt not would compare well with
the like exhibitions in any Of our sister coun.
ties.
The exhibition of horses and cattle was
very good, even taking into account moth
ing bat those raised by our own farm
ers, ard saying nothing Of the cattle pur.
chased at the State Fair by Messrs. Dickin-
son, Reed, and others, and brought here for
exhibition. There were several fine speci-
mems OF the pork species, but the "obseryed
Of all observers" and king Of grunters, was
wee bit Of a pig brought from Tallmadge
measuring about ten feet in length and
weighing only 1920 pounds.
We do not purpose to specify and speak
of the different articles exhibited, but there
were some few worthy of particular note.
among which were cases Augers man.
ufactured by Mr.. Wstrous in Charlestown,
which were equal TO any manufactured in
the Union; splendid mahogany veneered
spring seat Sofa, manufactured in Freedom
I a Cook Stove from the Franklin Foundry
and two or three specimens OF Parlor Stoves
from Mason& Brainefd's Store Of this place
together with various other articles "too te.
dious 10 mention" but which were gene
| rally creditabie TO the manufacturers.
Floral Hall was very tastefully decorat-
ed considering that cruel "Jack Frost had
been among the posies and reft many OF
them OF their beauty. But art stepped in
and lent her aid, and Floral Hall was cloth
ed il. beauty. Here were to be seen speci-
mems Of needle k in great variety. and
Of the Wheel ard loom, all Of VIII eh exhib
tied the taste and skill cf tie fair wofkers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

CHERRY PEcToRAL,-We have depart
ed from our usual rule in regard to the od.
vertising Of Medicines, in admitting the
notice Of the Cherry Psctoral 10 our col
umns. II is no, patent medicine, but one,
the contents oil which, are well known
to the medical profession, and which has
proved highly beneficial in the case of a
number of our ncquaihtances. who were
seriously afflicted with pulmonary com.
plants. Some of our most skiilini and
eminent ph, sicians recommend it to their
patients in their regular practice, and we
feel that we are conferring a favor upon
The public by making know its virtues
Louisville Ch. idrocafe.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
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In House of Representatives, Thursd;

In House Of Representatives, Thursday,
April 27, 1926.
The House proceeded to the consideration
of the bill for the relief of the surviving off,
GERS of the ARMY OF THE REVOLU-
TION. A motion was then made by Mr..
Mitchell, Of Tennessee, that the further con-
diderstion of the said bill be postponed un.
til the first Monday in July next. And the
question thereon being put, it was decided
in the neg alive, yeas So nays l24. Sam
uel F. Vimton Of the Ohio delegation, vo
ted with the 80 yeas, to defeat the bill.
On a motion to lay the bill on the table,
Vinton voted in the affirmative.
In House of Representatives, Tuesday,
May 2, 1926.
Vinton again voted to lay the above
mentioned bill on the table.
In House of Representatives, Tuesday.
Jan. l6 1927.
The bill for the relief of the surviving
officers of the ARMY OF THE REVO-
LUTON being under consideration, JOHN
WOODS, of the Ohio delegation, moved
to lay i. on the table. Viuton, voted for
this motion.
On the same day, motion was made ts
postpone the consideratin Of the bill ulti
the Sd Of March, which was TO defeat it
Vinton, voted for this mot on.
See House journal, I'd sess. 1871
Congress, PIP. 1918.
In house of representatives, Saturday
Feb. %, 1929.
The question being on o, dering to third
reading bill to compensate Susan Deca'
txr. the vidoao Of CAPT. STEPHEN De
CATUR; Samuel F. Vinton, and John
Woods roted in the negatirs Statesman
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
WAsurNeroN, Oct. ]

The Republic of to-day has strong ar
ticlr in condemnation of the alliance be-
tween ENGLAND and France for the pro
lection OF Spain and Cuba. The Republic
regards the intermeddliug as calculated to
do great harm. and says that President
Fillmore and his Cabinet are prepared aud
able to maintain the internal relations OF the
country on proper footing aud without the
interference Of any foreign power.
The amount Of contributions to the Wash
ington National Monument, during the
mouth Of September, was $4,000.
Gen. Jefferson Davis has accepted the
Secessioniss nomination for Governor Of
Mississippi.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Portage County Democratic Ticket.

E For Senator,
RANSOM A. GILLETT, OF Poltage.
For Common Pleas Judge, second subdivis.
ion .f the 9th District, composed Of
TIumbull. Mahoning aid Portage,
LUTHER DAY, Of Portage. e..
For Representative,
LoRIN BIGELoW, of Palmyra.
For Probate lodge.
LUTHER L. BROWN. of Cbarlestown
For Clerk,
ERENEzER SPALDING, Of Ravenna
For Treasurer,
CHARLES GREEN. of Ravenns,
: Z For Prosecuting Attorney,
SAMUEL STRAWDER, of Rayenra.
For Commissioner.
MOSES A. ORCHARD, Of Wlndham.
For Director of ihhrmary,
WILLIAM CRANE. Of Shalersville.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Lying Promises.

When the Wigs wanted to get a NAM
moth State Bank chartered in Ohio, they
told the people it would secure them good
prices for their wheat and all other products
Of the state; ard now, when wheat is worth
but so or 65 cents, they tell them that it is
on accoun: Of the destruction Of the hcme
market;-just as though man who eats
five bushels OF wheat year, and has plen-
ty, should eat two and half bushels more
because of an immense crop!!
Wien the Wings wanted to establish
this same banking system, they promised
the people that it would furnish them with
safe and sound home currency, @easily
convertible into specie at the will Of the
holder" And how have they redeemed
this promise? So far from furnishing US
with a "home currency." they have sent
their own notes abroad from home, and in
many instances. have been directly instru-
mental In introducing into the State the
worthless shin-plasters of foreign Banks
So little confidence have these banks in one
another, Notwithstanding they are whelps
Of the same litter, that they will not pay
tho specie on each o: hers promises even to
the amount of dollar; and the legitimate
consequence of this whig policy of building e
up rag nobility and giving them the COM
plete and entire control Of the currency, is,
that the currency Of the constitution is fast
leaving the country, and the people are left
with nothing but paper trash.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

The Michigan Democratic State Con-
vention, called for the purpose OF nominn,-
ing candidates for tie offices Of Governor
and Lieutenant Governor, met, pursuant
to call, ut the City Hall, in the City Of De-
troll, on The 24lh ul,imo RoBERr Nc
CLELAND, Esq, was nominated for Gov
ernor, and CALVIN BRIrANI, for Louten-
ant Governor. a resolution was adopted
approving the principles promulgated by
the National Conventions OF ls4l and lS48,
and presenting the name of Gen LEWIS
CAss, as the choice Of the Democracy Of
that State as the candidate Of the party for
President in 1861.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

Tilted AGAIN.-The Star last week
denounces Senator Wade for his treachery
manifested in stamping Ashtabula county
for the W higs, and for the bitterness and
severity with which he speaks Of the Free
Soilers generally, and of Mr.. Giddings in
particular. This is jnst what we predicted
would turn up when the Free Soiers were
shouting hosannas over his election, and it
is Just what any party de. erves when it
seeks to secure success by uniting in the sup-
port of man who is inofensve to, and
will obtain the support of its most bitter OF
DOnents,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
.7777 77577
rom the New Lisbon Palladium, "
Men Out Of Their SDheres.


Nature has decided that there nre spheres
for every class OF creatures. The man Of
honor and goodness has sphere, and he
Of lo1oly calling and degradation has his
also; and whenever an individual OF mea-
gre abilities and narrow mind, is taken
from his proper walk in life, nnd placed
in more exalted position, one for which
he is totally unfit, he parlakes more oc the
jackass aud hyena than any other animal
We know of He is ungentiemanly, un-
courteous, stubborn, devoid Of good breed
ing, and repulsive TO every one of refined
taste and gentlemanly bearing.
For instance, take n man who has been
EARNING HIS LIVING, by means of wha,
some call ''loao and msnial labor" and
place him in authority, and look TO the re
sulI-See Uhat AN ass he Wall make of
hinasef!-how absolutely obnoxious TO the
MORE GENTEEL PORTION OF SOCIETY. He
has sense enough 10 know that he has lit
tie authority, but nons to direct him how
to use IT. He becomes inflated and imag.
ines himself the President Of this glorious
Union, and no one who expects 10 be treat
ed civliy=dare dictate or inlerrogate him
as to this or that. He struts about as tho
he we're lord of creation, forgetting all the
while that bis own conduct towards those
over whom he had lilIe power denotes
the BRUrE-a head dsuoid Of sense-a
genuine addle.pated lump Of flesh, an en-
bodiment of ignorance and disgusting bonn
bast, if We may term ii SO. We write
now tor the benefit of those who hold off.
ces Of the lowest order-sta,ions that re-
specialize mon would scorn to accept
Hence The cause Of them being filled by
those who have moi positively sense enough
to discharge their duty equally toward all
men. They have neither mind nor Judge.
ment Of their own, ard are consequently
nothing more than workimg machines for
those over them. Much else, however, can
not be expected from such men. and the
only remsdy we can suggest, is. to keep
all such men out Of Office. If man does
not know himself, he certainly is incompe.
tent to use authority over others; and there.
fore should remain in his own sphere. Il
is positively astonishing and disgusting lo
hear and see how these men make use OF
their little brief authority. From all such,
sensible men should stand aloof.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

KossurH RELAsEo.-The Steamer Can
ada. which arrived at New York on the
30th ult.. brings news Of the final release
Of Kossuh. The London Morning Chron.
icle Of tile 18th confirms the the report, and
says he and his cenpaniors are safe aboard
Of tie steamer Mississippi, and that she had
lpft Da, dansilspn tbs l7th, for America.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Shameful TOryisFn

paper that would use tho langun &c
below toward cur working men, would
symPn.h.ze with any despotisn upon earth.
will the man that works for living coun.
tenance such degradation? Because dem.
ocrats nominate good sound-headed works
ing men and mechanics for office. whig.
gerry thus comes out with its real ssnti.
ments:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

FIRE IN CANFIELD. "A destructive fire
occurred at Garfield, on the night of the
2ath inst, by which the mos. business pal,
of the village was desroyed, including
Church & Mngat.s' store, Index printing
office, MasonS grocery, Rollers drug store,
Keck's hotel. p. Edwards dwelling house.
chair shop, clothing store. Harris jewery
store, &c. The loss, over and above all
Insurance. is estimated a. over $4,000
The FIRE is supposed 10 be the work of an
incendiary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

Maryland.
Mineral Bank.
Salisbury Bank. . ...
New Jersey.
Peoples Bank, Patterson;
Farmers & Mechanics Blk, N. b.
Commercial Bank, Perth Ambey.
Union Bank, Dover.
State af New York.
New Rochelle Bank.
Farmers Bank, Nina.
James Bank, GAINESVILLE.
State Bank, saugerties.
Merchants Bank, Canandagua.
W Western Blk Washington, White Creek
Cnyuga County Bank.
Ocean Bank, New York city.
PEenix Bank, DO.
Merchants Bank, E!.sry.
Commercial Bank, Friendship.
Livingston County Bank.
Lewis County Bank.
Chataque County Bank.
Government Stock Bank.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

VINO JUDICIAL NOMINATION. The
Wings of this Judicial district held their
convection at Newton Falls on Friday last,
and nominated JoHN F. BEAVER as Their
candidate for district Judge. go it, Boots ?
c. The Star regards the complimenta-
ry notice by the Wig of Mr.. Day. our
nominee for Distr ct Judge, and our copy
ing it. as an evidence OF "tru,k and dicker
In what light does our neig hbor look II: on
the nomination Of AR. LYMAN by the wings.
and the praise with which the organ of that
party bespatters him? Is it an evidence
that "huker loves hunker?"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

PHILADEi PHIA, Oct, l.
There is something Of bank note panic
here to-day, aud brokers will not buy notes
Of the East of New York State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
&532,l57 46.

Difference in S years, $3.50, l57 46.
We now call attention TO the stale Of the
faxes for the last elsrsn years, taking in
four years of Democratic rule and seven
years of mhig rule over the finances
We say look at it-look at the ptiful
amount paid on the State Debt-and look
al the ENORMOUS INCREASE of tax
es under whig ascendancy-and then look
at your pocket books.
Here is a statement of the amount of
tnyes iaviad aach yaor 90 dos;on,,od.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Coon Pens BioWn Gp-Tho beauties of
Paper Money.

The following is list of the receut Bank
burst ups, 20 far ss we have received up to
Saturday evening. We intend to keep the
list standing and add to it as occasion may
require:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
Look at this Picture, People of Ohio, and
then uD0n the Whig iiaMbuggsrS.

We have been aslonished a, the recent
preten!ions put forth by the whg mana
gers,too late, they supposed no doubt, to be
exposed, in regard to what they hare done
for tile State by thc aoay Of fnanciering!
1t must have required some impotence TO
have thus risked sober countenance willie
attempting to fool and humbag the people.
To believe the whig slumpers and news
papers, one might suppose that they had
paid the whole State debt out Of their own
pockets; but most unfortunately for the
people-for the hard handed tax payers of
the State is mol paid scarcely a fraction
of it, and yet millions have been collected
from the sweat Of labor, under the pre!ence
Of doing it.
The following is the amount of the
STATE DEBT as reported by the Audi.
tors for the last seusn yearsl Read it
carefully and then what follows:
When reported Total amount By whom reported
Dec 8, 1874, $l9. .276, ISL IS John Brough.
Dec. 8. lS45, l9, ,25I ,lS0 80 Joha Woods
Dec. 10, 1876, 1876 002 O3 Jim W oods.
Dec. IL, lS47, l9,233,4s7 26 4 john Woods.
Dec ls4S, 1918 223 a23 John Woods
Dec. Z, is49, l9026 200 Al John Woods
Dec. 20, 1850, 1874 594 80 : John Woods.
Amt reported in ls44,by Brough Sl9, ,276, ,75l 49,
Amt ported in 1856, J. Woods, 1874, ,s94 80.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-07-25

life. ! ag&sd 81 least 10 spare me the morttelca-
ton OF eapice among these seven. No, il was
not peru13tted two even Of these were driven
awny.
On ulH eoutrsry. was willing 70 sacrifice the
consola&dr Of the presence OF my family, for
the sake 0f the education OF my children. ] IN
tended therefore. to your governments gensr-
ons offer TO send away my infant children, under
dr even (if It can't otherwise be) without their
guardian angel, my dear beloved wife. 1t was
explicitly refused
/. That the real state Of the question, sir IL
is not for the sake of relieving the burden OF my
feelings by weak complaint dwell upon these
particulars will bear my fate; but It is that
barbarity may not succeed in shelterng itself
under the MAX of humanity, and that my gaol-
ers may not sell for benevoence deed which is
the most shocking cruelty. 1t is for that reason
that pray you would be 80 kind AS to inform
your government about these, as the real issue
OF your country's generous proposition, as will
also state the matter before the publicity OF the
civilized world
Now, my dear sir, AS the greatest part OF my
drlven-away companions have decided 10 Pront
of your generous offer and TO 60 to America, IN
the confident hope, that with the aid OF God,
they may yet see their native beloved fatherland
in freedom and independence, it IL my duty to
trouble you with some indispensable prayers on
their behalf, which trust you will feel author
lied to comply with, &c. .