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policy from the beginning they have placed themselves in
that position and have been ready and anxious and
desrous, and willing to vote now when they have wasted
the time Of the Senate, for meeting them before the
country on the issue which they themselves have made It
their proposal they have submitted it; they have taken
their course when have been mostly silent, ready,
ous and DESTROYS voe and they wish to escape the
effects Of their conduct by telling us that we can never
get to vote and that is for the bill to pass and
they ask lay down that the business of the country
may 60 Sir they the persons that defeating the
business of the country This the business Of the couny
this the legitimate business Of the country We have right
ask them upon it and hope that those who have
remained here, vote, until this time will not
until the bill is passed shall therefore, call for the yeas
and nays the motion made lay the bill on the table.
Mr.. FOOTE. cannot permit observations which
have fallen from the honorable Senator from Kentucky
out unanswered. 1t is not just to to say that we have
taken the responsibility Of defeating this bill any BILL We
stand before the country in such attitude that all honest
men, free from prejudice, will applaud our conduct and con-
denim the conduct Of our adversaries D.. 81
! Mr. UNDERWOOD. deny it, %...l... -. Il
| Mr.. FOOTE. The gentleman denies it, but when ht
confesses that he not able to that this bill will be de
fea,ed, his denial is worth about much his power
prophecy that is, nothing What is the present state
thngsl We have said, upon our honor as Senator'S tina
we have conscientious scrupes against 1t. ....
Mr.. JONES. Then against it. H."
Mr.. HOUSTON spoke at much length against the bill
I Mr.. DAWSON. occupy very peculiar situation II
relation to this measure. am friend to this Adminsa
ton Whig and have acted uniformly. have heard al
the discussion upon this question: and have had my share
IT, to limited extent The grounds upon which stand il
relation TO this these Since the year 1874
appropriations have been made according the principles
this ball. Seven years, then, have expired since appro
puanon has been made We had taken up the civil and d
plomatc appropriation BILL and had made some progress wit
it, when this bill taken up in opposition 10 that with
declaration on the part OF It's friends that this measure shout
be taken up against every other which before h
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-03-29

message was received from the House of Representatives
by Mr. Youse their Clerk announcing that they had concur
red with the Senate in agreeing to suspend the Eth joint
rule far as relates 70 certain bills Of the Senate and the
House, sI M IN Mi
Mr. BRADBURY. ALLOW me to sussest convenient
soon have occsson lake vote byyess and nays Then,
gentleman offering to vote, objection being made, the
question will as whether he has the right. That is the
p,o,tY,, o1a 49, +.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Secession i'm Alabama.

The disunionists in Alabama are grow
ing bolder as the canvass opens, and are
openly proclaiming their purpose of seces-
sion. In the Montgomery Hillard'sl dis
trict they have nominated VIM. l.. Yan>
eey, an open advocate Of secession and dis
union, for Congress; and in Montgomery
We observe the Atlas has made the addition
of Secessioa Aduocate TO its name. We
are rejoiced at this, because II presents fair.
ny before the people the true issue-Union
or Dsunlen- In Georgia, they are much
less frank and honest--ior while they sym.
pathise and act in concert with the seces-
sionists aud disunionlsis Of other States,
they have not the manliness to avow their
principles, and are ever seeking to avoid
the true issue, bv lhrusting others upon
The consideration Of the people. A few
months since they openly declared their
purposes to discard old party alliances and
associations, because the questions involved
in the new issue were paramount to all par
ty considerations. Finding, however, that
the people would moi be duped into the sup
port oftheir reasonable purpose to dissolve
tbe Union, they are now seeking 10 en-
srench themselves again under the banner
of the Democracy, and are calling most
sociferoasly upon all Democrats to rally
around the old time honered standard with
them.-Augus ia Goa. CAionscts and
Sentinel.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
THE KENT MAssAcRE.-The Chester
SSu.v, NJ ..,,., >cC

THE KENT MASSACRE The Chester.
Town News of Saturday says:
A man named John Bedwell was arrest.
ed yester] Jay at Cartwelrs Bridge, Della.
ware, aud Brought to Chestertown Jail,
charged With the murder of the Cosden
family. There are nine altogether in cur
Jail, charged with the murder, viz: Abra.
ham Taylor, Thomas Drummond, William
Shelton, John Bedwell, William w ebster,
Nicholas Murphy, John Ford, Samuel Stills
and .Jumes Roberts
The following from the Wilmington
,sBlce Hens Chicken may probably have
some connection with the above arrest of
BedwelE
A gentleman from the neighborhood Of
the above named murder, on Wednesday
week last, called on Mrs. Darling at New
Castle, and obtained her affidavit before
Esquire Bradford, to the following effect;
that the woman who called at her house
previously referred TO, used the following
expressions, s'rhat w ebster, at present in
Jail for the above murder, was innocent Of
THE charge-that he did not do it but she
knew who did. The gentleman above al
auded TO, having obtained the affidavit,
started in pursuit.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
MONS. CRAWF.O

VIII enter the Dens with his highly trained
Animals, separate and altogether different from
Vanamburgh's, making TWO GRAND ANIMAL PER-
FeRMANcEs in this collection.
List Of animals contained in both Menageries:
Van 1mbmgh's trained animals.
Two Nmidian Lions. Asiatic Lion and Lioness,
Royal Bengal Tiger, Black Tiger, Brazilian tt
ger, and two African Leopards,
Mons. Cramfords trained .4nimals.
African Lion and Lioness, Senegal Leopard,
Unicorn Arabian Pack Camel, White Camel,
African Zebra, Canadian Elk, Zebu, or Brah-
myny Bull, Elephant Hannibal, Great Polar, or
White Bear, Female Elephant Ann, Two Peru
Wan Lamas, Ten African and Asiatie Lions and
Lionesses, Pair of Royal Bengal Tigers, Pair of
Brazilian Tigers, Royal Java Tiger, Three AT.
rican Leopards, Pair Senegal Leopards, Black
Tiger, Black Leopards, African Panther, Two
South American Lions, Four North American
Wolves, Gray Wolves, Rocky Mountain Badg-
er, Black and White Raccoons, Two Grizzly
Bears, Russian Brown Bear, Two North Amer
lean Black Bears, African Pelican, White Stark,
Silver Pheasants, English Pheasants, Blue
Cranes, Maeaws, Parrots, Ichneumons, Mon
keys, sc.
This vast establishment requires the service of
70 MEN AND l2O HORSES,
in its care and transportation.
gfThe whole cavalcade of Carriages contain.
ing the animals will enter the town on the above
morning. and pass through the principal streets
in procession, preceded by the Company's Brass
Band.
IA Full description of the animals will be
found in the Bills at the principal Hotels prcvi'
Gus to the arrival Of the Company.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
A. V. IIORR

XK7OULD respectfully say to his old
w friends and the public generally, that
he has been for the past three week receiv-
ing his supply of GOODS for the Spring
and Summer trade. His assortment no W
consists of almost every article wanted in
the country. l have by the experience O.
few years past, found that
Large Sales and Small Profits
is the true way TO benefit both the buyer and
seller, intend to pursue the same course
that have been in, to sell Goods at ONE
PRICE to all, at very small profit, and
buy them as cheap as can.
We are pleased to show our goods to all
who call whether they purchase or not.
Shalersvle, May l2. A. V. HORR.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

"A PRESENT TO PRoF EssoR MoRsE.-Tbe
King of Prussia has sent to Professor
Morse magnificent gold snuff box of elab-
crate design and workmanship, enclosing
the gold medal awarded by that government
to the Professor, as testament OF scientific
merit. The medal has on the face the me-
dallion head of the King. Fredrick William
the lVth, surrounded by exquisitely execu-
ted emblems of religion, Jurisprudence, med
ieine and arts; OF the reverse, Apollo, drawn
by four fiery steeds in the chariot of the sun,
traversiDg the zodiac, while from the head
Of the god the rays Of light are darting
abroad. -.... .s....s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Facts for the People.

More than fifteen years Of unriyalled success
in the cure Of every variety of external diseases
and injuries such as sprains, bruises, burns, Gu
taneous eruptions, sore lips sore breasts, ,chappe
hands, ehiblains, biles ulcers corns pains IN the
back, Sides or other parts of the system, rattle
snakes bites, .&e, bears ample testimony that
Sloan's Ointment is just the thing for the hour.
Certificates without numbers have been re-
ceived by the proprietor, many of which have ap-
peared in our columns from disinterested indi-
vduals, giving details of remarkable cures effect
ed by its use
yrSee Sloan's advertisements in mother col
ANN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
MASS TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

Agreeable to resolution of the late County
Temperance Convention, it is thought advisable
that the friends of Temperance assemble in the
Court House, in Ravenna,
On Thursday, May 22d, 1851,
in Mass Convention, to take such steps in for
warding the cause of Temperance as may be
thought necessary at this time.
Come one come all, determined to do your du-
ty. Start the ball of Temperance in Portage,
and keep it rolling until victory is plainly writ
ten on its surface.
Byerder, H. PRATT, Presidsnt.
Ravenna, May 6, 1851
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
CLEVELAND e. DETROIT LINE.
.EssM===s { szsMlG=s 1851. EsslE@k

season Arrangement for 1861.
IN connection with the Michigan Central
Rail Road at Detroit, Pittsburgh and Ceye-
land Rail Road at Cleveland, and Circin
natl, Columbus and Cleveland Rail Road at
Cleveland.
nTPassengers ticketed through to any
point on the lines,
S. Bt. SOUTITERNOR- l.. A. P.sRcE.
Will leave Cleveland MoNDAgs, WEpNEs-
DAYS & FRInAYs, al g O'Clock, p. NJ.
Leaves Detroit, TUESDAYS THURSDAYS &
SATURDAY., at g O'Clock, P. M.
S. b. BALTlMORE-Capt. VoRcE.
Will leave Cleveland, TUESDAYS, TruRspAYs
Il SATURDAYS, at GI O'Clock, P. III.
Leaves Detroit, MoNDArs, WEDNEsDAYs &
FR'DAYs.
The above boats have, during the winter,
been expenSively fitted out with special ref
erence to this rs night route-:heir state
rooms (of which an extra number have been
bullt,) are large, clean. and we'll furnished
They will arrive at c evrland and Detroit
at an early hour in the morning, but passen-
gers can remain until it suits their cuaven-
ience 10 go on shore.
Passengers will find it for their advantage
to take these boats in preference to those
running from Buffalo, Dulkire or Chicago,
Oh which they can obtain only such state
rooms as may be left by through passengers,
and are obliged to GO on shore Immediately
on thelr arrival at Cleveland or Detroit, and
often at unreasonable hours.
For freight or passage, apply at the Of
Fee Of the NJ G. Rail Road, Detroit, or to
A. CURRY, Agent.
mrs0-3l0 No. IS on the Dock Clev.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
EW GOODS JUST RECEIVED BY EX
PRESS AT THE
Boston Clothing Store.

II. b. Girls SWOLD,
rs now receiving one of the largest and
IL best assortnents of READY MADE
CLOTHING, ever offered in Portage coun-
ty. consisting in part of fine Black, Brown
and Blue Dress, Frock, Sack and Jockey
Coats.
VEsrs:-Fancy Silk, Satin, Cloth and
Camonor Vests: Pants-Cassime Cordu>
roy, Fustian and Fancy Pants-Handker>
chiefs and Cravats, Neck Ties and Stocks,
and a large assortment of Shirts, Under
Shirts and Drawers. Also, Overalls, fine
Moleskln, Silk and Fur Hats-Blue Black
and glazed, Caps, all of the latest styles,
and an endless variety of other articles in
the furnishing line; all of which are brought
here TO sell: and he would say to those in
want of Clothing, call and examine for
yourselves. K. B. GRISWOLD.
Raveuna, April 96ih, 1851.
DONNETS! BONNDTS!-New styles Of
I'D Bonnets of all prices and qualities, TO
be found at II. L. g. r. DAYS.
April 2, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Dreadful ExplosioR.
PHILABELPHIA, Nav ID.

At4o'clock this afternoon terrible ex-
plosion took place, on the wharf, of the
extensive work of ). P. Morris 4 Co.,
Richmond, Lear Philadelphia. The work.
men were testing steamboat: boiler, in
tended for the South. 1t weighed about
seven tons, and was calculated to bear 200
lbs. to the square inch. The explosion
was terrific and shook the Buildings
Large fragments Of the boiler were thrown
$50 feet. Hugh Sweeney, laborer, had
his head blown of, and J. B Reynolds,
Wm. M. Sheppered and Philip Lahman,
were dreadfully scalded and wounded
Their recovery is doubtful.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
R OV Il.

DROWN g. HURLBUT, have removed
ID their Boot & Shoe Store to the stand
recently occupied by B. Little as Book store,
one door west of K. E. CampbelIs Jewelry
store, Immediately opposite the Court
House: and they take occasion to say that
having been located for the past six or sew
en- months, among the good citizens of Ra
VIENNA. and from the patronage heretofore
ex. ended to them. and their increase of busi-
ness, they are satisfied that the public are
we'll aware where the latest and most
Fashionable Styles
are 10 be found: furthermore, on account of
the increased demand for their goods, they
have enlarged their stock of BOOTS and
SHOES, soleleathef, &C., and feel fully con-
fdent that they can give ENTIRE sATIsFAC-
TON to all who may call apon them at their
new location. The Lady customers IN par.
ticu!ar are requested to call (after having
looked the market through) and examine as
penteel an assortment of ladies' wear, in the
line of French and Greci an embroidered
ties-Jenny Lind enameled and Patent
Leather Excelsiors, Polkas and Ties. Knick-
erbocker Buskins and Excelsior shoes, Black
Bronze and White Kid Slips, Caters, Half
Caters, &C., &c, which were selected from
the stocksof many thousand cases, with
much precision and care, expressly for this
m arket, and would merely add, as to quality,
neatness of fiji, newness of style and cheap
ness of price, they pledge themselves not
TO be surpassed by anv boot and shoe estab-
lsement in Northern Ohio, and persons
wishing to purchase any articles in their
line economically, are particularly requested
to call and examine their stock, as it is we'll
worthy the attention of purchasers.
HOME MANUFACTURED, as well as Eastern
boots and shoes ofall descriptions constants
ly kept on hand, or made to order, by the
most experienced workmen.
SOLE LEATHER in abundance, wholesale or
retail at BROWN & HURLBUI'S.
Ravenna, April s1, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
SEJECT SCHOOL,.

Miss H. R. CRANE would respectfully an
nsunce to the citizens of Ragenna that she will
open school in this village on Monday, May
26th, 1851, one door west of A. S. Collins Cabi-
net shop. Having been for several years engaged
in teachg she faters herself that she shall be able
give general satisfaction.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

Law Judge Baxter, Of the Georgia SUI
preme Court, has recently decided that the
diving declaration Of murdered man can
not be received as evidence against tie
murderer, because the U. S. Constitution
gaarantees that the accused shall be con-
fronted with the witnesses against him
We venture to say that no framer of the
Constitution expected such a construction
of il.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Ravenna Prices Current.
CLOTHING.
Fl. L. & r. Day.

Fl. L. q r. Day,
VVAVE just received from Boston and
LII New York, one of the best assort>
ments of
REdDY.MADE CLOTHING
ever offered in this market, Among their
assortment may be found Blk, Blue Blk :,
Mulberry, Olive Green, Olive Brown, Frock
Coats, Dress Goats, Jockey and Sack Goats
of Broadcloth, Tweed coats-Sacks and
Frocks, Kentucky Jean do do, Mohair and
Drabetts do.
100 Brown Linen Goats
100 pair PantalooDs-good styles
30 Blk Satin Vests
SO Fancy Silk do
25 Farmers Lasting do
25 Brown Linen do
25 Super Fig'd Marseiles do, besides
many other styles. Also lot Of
Boys Clothing,
White and Cold Shirts, Under Sairts,
Drawers, Gloves and Suspenders, &c., sc. -,
all of which will be sold cheap.
Ravenna, May 10, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
D. T. sANBORN.
Eras,us Upson's Estate.

ErastuS UPsOn's Estate. s s
NOTICE is hereby given thai the subScri-
IN Der has been appointed and qualified
as administrator of the estate Of Erastus
Upsoa. late Of Randolph, Forage cosnty
Ohio, deceased.
Dated at Brimfeid this 5.st day Of Aprih
A. D. 1851. F1a
PETER iIAUGHAWOUT, Adm,.
Sw-3Oys
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Farm for sale.

Farm Tor sale.
TIME subscriber offers fer sale his farm,
a. situated about half mile south west
from the village of Rlvenna, consisting of
800 acres of land equally DIVIDED as grass
ity. About so acres of said land is cleared
and under a good state of cultivation, and
enclosed with coed fences, and has on
thrifty young orchard Of grated fruit. Said
land is as well watered as any other farm in
the county. Any person desiring to pur~
chase a small farm will do we'll to call and
examine this.
F. BARTON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

TRENCH embroidered slip uppers, from
4 the Nunneries of France-an unusual
nice article-just imported and for sale at
Brown g. HURLBUT's
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
FRENCH
MOROCCO'S

A SUPERIOR article Of Ladies and Gents
N morocco Just received and selling fast
and che al at Brown g. HURLBuTs.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Reception of MIR. Fillmore and his
Cabinet.
New YoRK, May IA,

- NEW UKh, MdJ TT
The reception OF the President and his
Cabinet, yesterday afternoon, was most
enthusiastic. Cannon Numbered, flags
waved, thousands shouted, ladies smiled,
and the military to The number Of twelve
regiments paraded. The evening festivi-
ties we're purposely made brief, on account
of the fatigue which the distinguished
suesis had already undergone, and the me-
cessity Of being up at sunrise this morning,
10 depart on the great iron causeway from
she Hudsoa to the Lake shore. One of
the editors Of the Commercial Advertiser
writes as follows:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
PrEgMoNT, May 14-9 A. NJ.

We have jus, arrived here, after very
pleasant trip. There is large crowd in
attendance. and the cheering is immense.
We have about 600 persons in company.
The president seems in excellent spirlts.-
Mr.. Webster looks thoughtful.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
DRESS GOODS.

DRESS GOODS.
DRINTED Jaconets, Barege de Lanes,
4 PLAIN Barege, plain and watered Pop
Inns. dotted and embroidered, Swiss Mus~
Inns, plain Swiss Null, Silk Tissues. Silk
warp Alhambra, Victoria Lawns, &c.,-lat>
est styles-supposed to be very pretty-can
be bought extremely cheap, at
May S. GILLETTs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
THE GILLETT'S

Are prepared to Defend Themselves
against the UNJUST COALITION, got
uptor reasons aohich should be
obrsous to all who let the So
Der, second thought
prevesll
E1IIEY have received the first part of a
IL choice and extensive stock of SEA.
SONABLE GOODS, purchased with care,
at lower rates than some of their more
knowing neighbors. Therefore. let it be
understood, by ali persons far and near,
that in order 10 meet the exgences of tie
times, and the extra ordinary means which
have been used to injure their business,
those who have done more TO reduce the
price of goods and increase TIE trade uf
this place than all other Mercantile E:tab
lishments combined, the GILLETTS are
better than eve: prepared to SELL and riH
sell goods at lower rates. for the same quail
lty, than any other concern in the county.
Let those who are desirous of purchasing
goods, III reference to quality and price,
call and examine for them selves, and they
cannot fail-to be suited in both particulars
crisis has arrived in tie history of
merchand d;zing in this place, when the citi,
zens of the surrounding country can obtain
the necessaries and luxuries of life for less
money than at any other place in N Northern
Ohio. In order to carry out their design,
and meet the best wishes of the people, they
will sell goods for Ready Pay onlv. They
will purchase all kinds of PRODUCE al the
hle hest market price. for which liberal
amount of cash will paid.
S. A. & RIA. GILLETT.
Nav s. 1851
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
ROWELL e. CO.,

HAVE been receiving their SPRING
ILL STOCK OF GOODS for the last
week, and will continue to receive almost
daily additions, till their assortment will be
complete, and they will assure their former
customers, and the public generally, that it
will be to their advantage to give them
call before purchasing, as they are deter
mined not to be undersold by any house in
Northern Ohio.
April 95, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
BONNETS.

A LARGE assortment of every descrip,
N ton, also a splendid lot of Bonnet
Ribbons, just received and selling very low
April 25. at ROWELL & Co.'S.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

Ravenna, May "A, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

r INSEED OIL for sale by the Bbl. or
IA gallon. c. HATCH.
Ravenua, July 90, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19
Is Il 81,
For Cash or Ready Fay,
ID. ~, SO.W.NER VILE

t. L OR.
GHOP Removed to few doo.s west of
- the Post office,
C The Fashions for this Spring aud
Summer just received. --...
1F@Cutting done to order.
O. Linen tape g. Morocco inch meas.
ures for sale. %
Ravenna, April 9TH Is5l. 3O5H.
FASHIONABLE HATS, SPRING STYLE
Il g cases of the new style Of Hats jnst
received by H. L.. Il R. Day. Gentlemen.
call and get you new hats ofthe latest stylc,
April Z, 1851.