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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

O. The Cleveland Herald is following in
the footsteps Of the State Journal, and is
out against the adoption Of the new Consti-
tuition. 1t seems to think that the State
has prospered sufficiently under the old one,
and that the people do not require change.
That Ohio has prospered almost without
precedent since the organization Of her
State Government is not questioned, but
her prosperity has been in spite Of, and not
owing to her Constitution. Under that she
was fast becoming the plunder-ground Of
the privileged orders, who are fast strip
ping the people of their rights and robbing
them of their hard earned substance. To
protect those rights and to maintain the e.
quail privileges of the people, change was
needed. The whig press which oppose its
adoption are not the authorized organs Of
the people to announce that the change was
not required, after the vote by which the
Convention was called, which was the larg-
est majority ever given upon any question
in this State. That the people demanded
all the radical changes confined in that in
strument may be Judged by the men to
whose hands they had committed the task
Of making them. But we are glad to see
the wing press begin to show their true col
ors. The State Journal has led the way,
the Cleveland Herald has followed suit,
and we expect soon to see the entire press
out against il. When will our neigh
bor of the Wig 'break cover upon the
subject,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
All Hail Rhode IsIandi!
DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHANT!!!

The triumph Of the Democracy in Rhode
Island, has been complete and overwhelm.
ing. Scarcely vistage Of Whiggery has
been left in that hitherto stronghold Of
Federalism. We have secured q Demo.
cratic Governor, Secretary Of State, AT.
torney General and Treasurer. We have
also one member Of Congress, and q ma
jority Of both branches Of the Legislature,
The following is the result:
Phillip Allen, (Dem.) is elected Gov
ernor by about 600 ma jority over Josiah
Chaplin, (Wbig). The present Governor
Henry B. Anthony, is Wing.
The members Of Congress elect are
Geo. G. King, (Whig) in the Eastern
District, and Benz. B. Thurston, Dem.
in the Western-being Democratic gain.
Mr.. King has only 20 majority, and his
seat will be contested. Mr.. Thurston has
over 100 majority.
William Beach Lawrence, (Den.) is
elected Lieutenant Governor. -
Asa Potter, Dem. Secretary OF State.
w. s. Burgess, (Dem.) Attorney Gene
raj.
Edward Wilbur, lDem Treasurer
all by about $50 majority. @
In the Senate, IA Democrats and lS
Wings are elected, and no choice in four
districts.
In the House, 81 Democrats und rs
Wings are elected, and no choice in six
districts,
After this victory, le. our friends never
despair, not even in the strongest Of Wing
strong holds. A steady perseverance, and
firm adherence to the Democratic creed,
on the part OF all true republicans. is sure
10 triumph in the end.
The New York Mirror says:-"The
successful candidate for Governor is an ex.
tensivs manufacturer, and gentleman
who stands high in the estimation OF bis
fellow citizens"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
Wheat Crop In Ohio.

II is estimated, upon careful investiga.
tion of the matter, says the CIncinnti Nom
pareI, that The wheat crop in Ohio for the
year 1850 will amount 10 about 80 ,000,.
900 bushels.
The population Of Ohio is 1881 ,0io.-
Each inhabitant will consume bbl. Of
flour or Al bushels Of wheat That il
will require s,95l,73o bushels to feed its
own population, and leave for sale 2l ,osl,-
27O.
When whent commands IS cts. in The
Lake ports, il ne,,s the farmer Csc; the
other l0c is paid for transportation and
commission. The surplus wheat puts in.
to the pockets of the farmers, $l3, ,702,.
925 so, and to the State, sl5,s10,952 so.
There had been sold previous TO the lst
Of ,nuary 1851, 4,442.57l bushels. which
with the amount required to feed Its popu-
| ialion, Sl9.7 bushels, left on hand at
that time for sale $685. ,697 bushels .s
The surplus whea, and corn crops Of
Ohio OF ihe last year are sufficient 10 re-.
doem every dollar Of her State indebted
/ ness. e:-
It The editor of tue York Republican
having no doubt taken lessons from an
Allegheny county judge, says, although
4 IPennsylyania has Withdrawn her !ocofoco
Sturgeon, New York has sent whig Fish
to supply his place. 1t is only fair that the
tena nts Of the water should have Senator,
while the earth has its Clay and Doaons-
E the trees their UaderDood-tbe beasts their
Badger-the storms their Hale the sun
its Brightness : the soldiers their Shseids
4 the mechanics their Cooper and Mason--
men their Foote and Souls-sportsmen,
Z their Huntsr and Chase churches their
4 BsH-manufacturers their MHer--ser
wants Butler-four Rusk-monarchs
a King -tricksters their Dodges, and the
man wife who went 10 Cousin Sally Dill
liard's party her Wade. The bids have
no Senator, unless il be Da,0-son--as for
tirr ptogressises the5 have Walker
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
PlrrsBuRoH AND CLEVELAND RAIL

PITTSBURGH AND CLEVELAND RAIL
RoAD-NEw ROUTE TO CLEvELAND.-
] l'aily trains are now trunning on he above
road between Ravenna and the city of
Cleveland, and, from presen, indications,
bids fair 10 be one Of the most popular and
profitable roads in the United States. The
travel thus far has been unprecedented, Gnd
truly exceeds the unticipations ofits friends.
The cars used by this company are of the
finest class, and reflect credit upon their
makers, Messrs. Eaton, Gilbert g. Co.,
Troy, New York. The managers have
been very fortunate in their selection of
conductor, and have, in the appointment Of
l.. w. Cur,iss, Esq :, procured the seryi.
ces Of one who will do them Justice. and
give satisfaction 10 the travelling public,
Thus far, by his kindness and genilemanly
bearing, Mr.. Cmrliss has made MANY friends.
and will continue to do so while acting in
his present capacity. Through the ener.
gy and enterprise Of Messrs. Clarke, Parks
d Co., passengers can be sent from this
city to almost any point on the Lakes.
Ihey are now running splendid line Of
Packets in connection with the Railroad,
whereby travellers can make the trip with.
out loss of sleep. Passengers leave this
city on board Of the Beaver steamers. and
take the packets at Rochester for Ravenna,
thence TO Cleveland by rail,oad. Passen.
gers will find Capt. Brown, of the May
Flower, and Capt. Hoffman, of the Penn.
sylvanian, men Of The right stamp, who
have the comfort Of all at heart, leaving
nothing undone that might please those or
board. The Accommodations are splendid
and will successfully compete with those
of any well regulated hotel in the country
| We assure our friends that this is the mos
pleasant and expeditions route that is now
open 10 the Lakes, and commend.it TO the
favorable consideration OF the travelling
public. The office of this Company is On
der the 81. Chasles Hotel, Wood street, ,anc
i Col. VIM. e. Moorhead, tha, prince o
clever fellows, is their agent.--Piisbmgl
Daily Nevs. e...s =,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
Mob in MilWaukie-TremendOHs Ex-
Citemelf,

MILWAUKEE,, April l0-0 P. NJ. -
This afternoon the entire Ere department
and one hundred special constables were
sworn in as special police, all Of whom
were well armed, 10 preserve the peace of
the city and protect the Rev. Mr.. Leahey,
the Reformed Monk of La Trappe in the
freedom OF speech, from the fury ofa por--
ton Of the Catholic population. Several
anonymous threats are said to have been
sent 10 the proprielors OF The City Hotel
yesterday afternoon, 10 fire The buildings
unless he wos discharged from the house.,
Neither was, however done. The Mayor
received an anonymous communication The
same morning, threatening to tear down
the church, if he was allowed TO speak this
afternoon, according TO previous notice.
The overwhelming expression Of public 0.
pinion at the law and order meeting yes-s
ierday, in favor Of the freedom of speech
together with the efficient police arrange
ments of to-dny backed BY the press, ex-yi
pressing the sympathy Of the great body Of
the citizens who assembled at the church,
proved an effectual check to any demon.
strations, which might and undoubtedly
would otherwise have been mnde, and the
Reverend gentleman was allowed undis.
turbed TO deliver his lecture. ,.s5, sss 800,
1t is anticipated that these overwhelming
demonstrations for the preserving of law
and order and the freedom Of speech, will
efectually prevent repetition Of such. q
scene of riot and bloodshed as took place.
in the Methodist church on Sunday eyeing
in the midst Of gospel service by MI. Lea,
hey. .s,5... ..77,. s, sF +,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
Gold and Silver Ore in ehio

The Cincinnati Gazette contains The
following: The statement, we are persna-
ded, may be relied on. a3
"About four weeks since, some work
men, in digging sand-bank, near the
town Of Xenia, found piece Of conglome.-
ate rock-in which was piece of natire
silrsr ore. OF this fact we believe there is
no doubt. The specimen was not such, in
place or form, as admits a suppostion of
its being melted, or left accidentally by
Indians, or early settlers II was spec
linen Of native silver; but no other has
been found since.
Secondly, soon after Cen. Moody found
on bis farm, below Spring Valley, gold dus:
in peculiar kind of sand-tbe same, we
believe, in which gold is usually found -
Many specimens Of this. have been found
and. exhibited to competent judges, and
there is no doubt, it is genuine native gold,
but found, as yet in fine particles.
About the same time Mr.. Gest, of Xenia
found it on his farm, and we are told that
in digging mill race, several years since,
gold dust was found in the sand. As yet,
the particles are not abundant enough to
make it profitable; but its existence at all
in that locality is worthy of note, and an
investigation should be made into the pecu-
liar geology Of that county. r.
Familiar for many years with the topog-
raphy of the county, we regard it as one Of
the most peculiar and interesting in our
country. 1t is worthy Of one of those min
ute and pains-taking surveys, which charac
terizs the labors of the British Biologists.
We hope that some desciple of science
may find time and motive to pursue such
an inquiry.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
AToice from Nelson.

Al Democratic Meeting held in Nelson
portuge Co, Ohio, on the evening Of the
4th inst, the following resolution was pass.
ed unanimously:
Resolved, That we heartily approve Of
the New Constitution, passed by The late
Constitutional Convention, and pledge
ourselves to use all honorable means TO Sc
cure its adoption.
GEORGE HEATH Chairman.
S. NJ. BARBER Secretary.
Nelson April 10 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

b. The RHODE ISLAND SENATOR Gene.
rul JAMES, the newly elected Senator of
Rhode Island, has finally defined bis polis.
ical position. He says in letter TO the
Providence Post, 81 have never on any
occasion, nor to any person, said that | was
whig; on the contrary, have always
belonged TO the old democratic party.
am in favor Of judicious tariff; such one
as will effsc,ualy protect the labor OF the
country, by taxing, lightly. the necsssa.
ries Of life, and heavily the luxuries, and
also Of internal improvements" 7< l.55
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

II The business of the Cleveland and Pitts.
burgh Rail Road is fast increasing. The num-
ber Of passengers that have passed over it with
in the ~ running days since it commenced ope-
rations up to Friday night, is 1850, Of which
number 1903 were within the last six days Of
the time.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

GREAT PROJECT There is project on
foot at Naples for ex,inguishiug the fires
bottom Of the main or grand crater is seve-
raj thousand feet below the level Of the sea.
The plan is therefore, to dig large trench
or canal from the sea to the crater, the ex.
pense Of which will not probably exceed
81, 600, 600.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
The Akron Clee Club.

This company propose giving Concert at
the Methodist Church in this place, on We'd
aesday evening next. Their performances are
very highly spoken Of and We have no doubt
that those who may favor them with q hearing,
will get their moneys worth.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
VERGNIAUD.

LITERARY DIscovERY.-Mr. Cass, our
Charge TO Rome, has lately discovered
some 25 vols. of ancient manuscripts, rela.
ting to the early history Of this continent.
The principal collection belongs 10 the
manuscript library Of the Dominican
menks, and is contained in we'll arranged
parcels, sewed up in vellum covers, [prob-
ably about the time they were written
each containing materials for large vol
ums.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

CONNECTICUT ELEcTIos.-The returns from
this State are somewhat contradictory. The
wings claim the result as a whig victory. There
has been no choice Of Governor by the people.
The Congressional delegation will probably be
the same as in the last Congress The last des-
patch says the House il tie; Senate one whig
majority.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

II At the late Charter election in Cinsinna-
Ii, Mark P. Tayler, Democrat, was elected May
or by about 1877 votes. The wings claim ma
jority of the Councilmen, yet they assert that
the Democrats had gerrymandered' the city.
We will risk the wings ever making such ger.
rymander as that that when they have majority
of the popular vote the Democrats will have
majority in the Council
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

~ Another Fugitive riot occurred in
Boston on the Sd inst, pretty full account
of which, from the New York Herald, will
be found in another column. More work
for the administration and its army.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
From California.

new YoRK, April 7.
The steamship Georgia arrived from
Chagres ut about o'clock, with ndvices
from San Francisco 10 the 5lh ult.
The Georgia brings 16l passengers,
bu. no gold on freight.
Business at San Francisco was dull gen.
orally. The mines, however, are doing
well throughout the State, and large in.
crease amount of gold is expected to be ta-
ken out during the coming season.
Very little rain has fallen, and the want
Of /, had retarded the mining operations.
After $50 ballotings for Il. S. Senator,
the Convention had adjourned without
making choice, and was to meet again
on the LIST Of June. The most prominent
candidates were T. Butler King and Mr..
Wethered, Wings, and Col. Fremont,
Democrat. A. one time Mr.. King lacked
but votes of an election. A good deal
Of feeling exists on the Senatorial question,
which will enter largely into the next po-
litical campaign.
On the morning Of the Sd Of March, two
steamers, the Santa Clara and Hartford,
living al the central wharf, were almost en-.
tirely destroyed by fire. The Santa Clara
cost $l0, 900, and is almost total loss,
there being no insurance on her. The
Hartford is damaged to the extent Of SO,
900. All on board were asleep when the
fire broke out, and the bodies Of two men
were found burnt 10 crisp, and another
is missing. The Clerk of one of the boats
is dangerously injured, and the Cd Clerk
badly burned. The origin Of the fire is un.
known. ~ ,s-rs
Lynch law has commenced its opera
lions at last. A man who had shot anolh.
er in the streets at Sacramento City, was
caught and execuled-ihe victim was an
Englishman.
The Museum Hotel, at San Francisco,
the New Bedford Hotel, the Shamrock
House and other buildings, were destroyed
by FIRE on the second of March. The loss
is estimated at about sac, 1000.
Mr.. Winchester, editor of the Pacific
News, has relinquished the charge of that
paper, owing to adverse fortune.
The dates from Oregon are 10 the ,22d
of February. The Legislature had ad-
iourned, afier having established the seat
Of government at Salem. The Governor,
however, refused TO sign the Act.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

- 1t is rumored that Hon. Daniel Webster
Is about to retire from the Cabinet on the osten-
sible ground Of i'll health. though some shrewd
guessers attribute the real cause Of his with
drawal to desire to be the whis candidate in
1852 for the. Presidency, and in order to enable
him to prepare for that result.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

GFThe Democrats Of Cincinnati hare
elected Mayor, Treasurer, w harf Mastsr,
and majority Of the city council. The
city is decidedly democratic - -. -.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
$5,230.5l0 $10,4 900
$5, ,2O2, 400

Add to this the gold shipped without
coinage, and that taken for manufacturing
purposes, and the amount Of the excess
will probably be as large as the whole sum
entered at the Custom House,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

as may be necessary for The convenient
dispatch Of business; and it shall and may
be lawful for So courts respectively, 10
order and direct that any civil case or cases
pending in either OF said courts be especial
" set for trial for hearing on any day or
days during the term, SO as 10 avoid the
unnecessary attendance of parties or wit
nes.es. or 10 faciIitnte the business Of said
c,nr,s respectively. and to accomoda:e the
s,me to that Of other courts.
SEC, Q. Tha, the said courts NAV, If
they deem necessary, a, their next and
succeeding terms, continue the trial Of ca
ses from the point reached nj the present
term. up 10 the number Of all the cases
now at issue in said courts. before recon-
mencing the trials according 10 existing
laws.
..-...-.s. JOHN F. MORSE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
CHARLES c. CONVERS,
Speaker of the Senate.
February 90, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

gT Tuesday next is the day set for the trial
of Gen Hinton on charge of robbing..the mail He
is at large on $4,000 bail
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
[M.:sOl ]
AN ACT

INo.s5u
b, ra AN ACT
To amend an act entitled un act for the govern
ment Of the Ohio Lunatic Asylum, and for the
care of idiots and the inaane, passed March -,
1859.
SEC. 1. Be it enacied By the General
Assembly of the State Of Ohio, That so
much of the frs section Of said act Us Gre.
ates the office Of President of the Board OF
Directors, and so much of the third section
as declares the duty, power and compensa-
ton for services Of said President, be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. All persons which under the
provisions of the oct 10 which this is an
amendment have been Or may hereafter
be admitted into the Lunntic Asylum, shall
oe maintained therein at the expense OF the
Stale, MS State patients. and all parts of
said acts inconsistent with the provisions
Of this act are hereby repealed.
JOHN F. MORSE.
Speaker Of the House of Representative,
CHARLES C. CONVERS.
Speaker Of the Senate.
March 4, 1851.
AUDrroR's OfFrcE, PokrAcE Co, q
Ravenna, April 10Th, 1851.
hereby certify that the foregoing are
true copies Of the acts passed by the Cen
eral Assembly Of Ohio as certified TO by
the Secretary of State.
JOHN G. MCBRIDE, Auditor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14
California Geld Receipts.

The Journal Of Commerce publishes a
table, proving an important fact-that the
actual receipts of gold dus, from California
for the last three mon'hs amount to
nearly double the value entered on the
manifests Of the vessels arriving. The
fact is established by comparing the
amour, of California gold entered ut the
Custom House, with that deposited at the
Mint for coinage, as follows:-
En'tat Custom House Reed at The Mint
January. $2,478,939 $4,040,0 900
February. 7s1, ,42e 1880, ,00o
March. 1,970,e43 2.6s4,00O
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-04-14

9.l20,00e emigrants are expecting 10
embark from Great Britain to NewYerk in
the months of April and May. .sfsS9 -
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DErRolr, April 10, lAP.e Az.

. UETKuIT, April TO, II
The gallant General Hugh Brady was
riding out about an hour since, whom his
horses became frightened, he was thrown
from his carriage and killed. The whole
city is in gloom on account Of the sad 6
vent,
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mo. 27.1

! = N AC
To crente the tts entieih judicial circuit
SEC l.. BE it enacted BY the General
Assembly Of The Slate Of Ohio. Tha, from
and after the fifteenth day Of February.
one thousand eight hundred and fifly-one,
the county Of Montgomery shall be judi
cial circuit. known aud designated rs The
twentieth judicial circuit, in the S,ate Of
Ohio; wherein the court OF common pleas
shall be held and conducted as IN other ju-
dicial circuits in the State Of Ohio.
.,--. JOHN F. MORSE,
Speater of the House of Representatives,
@ CHARLES G. CONVERS.
Speaker Of the Senate.
March 4. 1851.
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AN ACT

- AN ACT
An act nme nJine an &C, fixing the time OF holding
the court of common pleas IN the seventh judi
eial :ircu il, for the year 1851.
Z SEC. 1. BE IL enacted By The General
Assembly ofthe State Of Ohio; That the
spring term of the said court in The county
Of Butler, shall commence on the nine
teen,h day Of May. inslead Of the 26lh;and
thu, the fall term or the said court in the
said county. shall commence on the twenty
second Of September. in place Of the sixth
Of October, as specified in the said act.
3 JOHN r. MORSE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
CHARLES Z. CONVERS.
Speaker of the Senate.
March S, 1851.
-. AN ACT
To provide further for the payne nj of the expenses
ofthe Constitutional on vention.
Sec. l. Be it enacted By the General
Assembly Of The State Of Ohio, Tha, the
additional sum Of forty five thousand dol
lars is hereby appropriated for the pay men,
oi the members and officers Of the Cohven-
ton for the revision of the Constitution Of
this S,n,e, and for The payment Of the nee.
essary expenses of said Convention.
JOHN +. MORSE,
Speaker of the House of Representative,
CHARLES C. CONVERS,
Speaker of the Senate,
March 8, 1851,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-21
To our Friends and CGssO-
mers.

WTE thus beg leave 10 inform you suc
w through your kindness cur and youu
friends Of your neighborbood and slsswhs1s-
not forgetting our enemies II any there be-
that we are now receiving direct from New
Orleans and the Eastern cities Fresh $50.
ply of Groceries which we are now ofeF-
ing for sale at room No. 6, Front street, Pogts-
mouth, and hive made aFrangeme1ts TO b
supplied during the season ffnm sane places.
Our stock viii at aIl tiDes eonsnt of sFssy
thing in the Grocery line.
Although in the matter Of purchasing sna n
now Offering our Goods for sale. We fraukly
confess that We have been and sti1 are direc-
ted mainly BY desire to promote our own m
terests--yet it win nevertheless afaFd uI
great pleasure to accommodate our friends 70
the fullest extent that a due regard for their
and our Interests may seem to dictate.
The haekneysd and stale terms, sscHEAP,D
''cHEAPER THAN EVER" and ~cHkAPEsT." We
abstain from using. leaving to Others Qess mo-
dest men than Ourselves) to derive all the ad-
Esntages that an intelligent community may
eoneede 10 this kind Of boasting.
Pufhng we also beg leave to inform you a
not our fort, and simply avail ourselves Of this
means OF informing you and all others. Whoss
patronage we thus respectfully solicit, and foe
which we will ever be grateful, and viii take
great pleasure IN showing our Goods end Civ.
ing prices to all who may honor US with call.
Thsnktul for past favors, hoping to merit a
continuance OF the same. and Of shortly hay-
ing the pleasure Of exchanging with yOu such
friendly salutations at No. 6, as viii evinee q
mutual disposition to renew the intercourse
heretofore existing between you and Us.
We remain, very respectfully, yours,
OAKES & BUSKIRK.
Portsmouth. Feb. 4. IS5l.-feb l3. Isl ly