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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
mo. ~
AN ACT

No. II.
To provide the mode of taxing certain Rail Road
Companies.
Sec. l. Be 1t enacted by the General
Assembly of tie State of Ohio, That until
otherwise provided by law, all rail road
companies in this State, the charters Of
which provide that such companies may be
taxed upon their dividends, shall report the
amount Of each dividend made by such COM
pany, 10 the Auditor of State, within ten
days after such dividend shall have been
made; and when the dividends made during
the year by any of said railroad companies,
shall exceed the per cent. upon It's capital
stock which such company may make with
out being subj sct 10 taxation, then the Au-
ditor of Stale shall draw bill in favor of
the Treasurer OF State, for SIX per centum
upon the amount of the dividends made du-
ring the previous year, which shall be paid
into the State treasury as the tax upon such
dividends, and appropriated as other State
taxes; and the personal and real property
Of such rail road companies, used exclusive
ly for corporate purposes, shall! not be tax.
able in addition TO the tax aforesaid.
SEC. 2. If any rail road company, sub.
Ject 10 taxation upon its dividends, shall
neglect or refuse 10 report the amount of
dividends made by such company, or shall
fail 10 pay the draf: Of the Auditor OF State
for the tax upon such dividends, then such
rail road company shall pay TO the State of
Ohio one per cent upon the amount of the
capital stock of such company, which shall
be recovered by an action of debt in the
name Of the State of Ohio against said COM
pany, in any court Of competent jurisdiction
in the county of Franklin, and judgment
shall be rendered at The first Term 10 which
the process shall be returned served, unless
the court. for good cause shown, shall con-
tinue such action.
Sec. 8. The net to provide for the taxa
ton of the Little Miami Rail Road Com.
pauy, passed March twenty-third, eighteen
hundred and forty mine, is hereby repealed.
JOHN F. MORSE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
CHARLES T.. CONVERS.
Speaker of the Senate.
March 25, 1851. .- -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

CHOLERA This fearful disease seems
to be again exhibiting itself in several pla-
ces. 1t is principally confined to the Mis-
sissippi river. A number of cases have
occurred in Cincinnati; and the Pittsburgh
Post of the 28th ult notices the death of
woman who was taken from the steamboat
Cincinnati at Wheeling ON Monday night
last. Little fear, however, is felt of its gen.
eral prevalence.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

UsuRY IN MARyLAND.-The Annapolis
Republican was informed on Friday nigh,
last, by Mr.. Magraw, one of the committee
on revision, that the following section was
omitted in article third the legislative de.
partment) of the new constitution:
Section 40. The rate of interest in this
State shall not exceed six per cent. per
annum, and no higher rate shall be taken
or demanded, and the Legislature shall pro-
vide, by law, all necessary forfeitures and
penalties against usury.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
MASSACHUSETTS, ELEcTIoN.-A Tele

MASSACHUSETTS, ELEcTIoN.-A Tele-
graphic despatch from Boston, dated the
26th ult, says:-The Congressional Elec-
ton in the % district resulted in the choice
of Robert Rantoul, the Free Soil Democrat,
by plurality of about 1000 votes. In the
4th district, Mr.. Thompson, whig, is elect
ed by plurality not exceeding $50 votes.
The few returns received from the 9TH dis
trict indicate the return of Bishop, the coa-
lition candidate. .r
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
Fire in Piltsburgh-l2 Houses Burned.
PITTSBURGH, May 26-6 P. M.

PITTsBURGH, May 26-6 T. M.
A fire broke ont this afternoon in Hays
carpenter shop, on Union alley. The
building, together with the tools and con-
tents, was entirely destroyed. The flames
spread with great rapidity to Wiley street,
destroying Mr.. J. Hays and Mr.. r. Latter
ty's large brick dwellings. and FIVE frame
building owned by Messrs. Mcclure,
Barnes, Robinson and Stevenson. The
flames thence extended to Calham street,
destroying five more houses, owned by Mr..
Jacob Hays and Mr.. Stevenson. The two
brick houses were partially insured.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
Nothing Wrong.

Our sapient neighbor Of the Whig can
see nothing wrong in the Banks manifest
ing their determination to resist the law Of
Ia ast winter for taxing them upon tnei;r-enp-
ital sock and surplus and contingent fund
the same as other property is taxed. Of
course not. We did not expect that pa
per that has labored long and ardently to
justify law by which the State and the
people have been robbed of over an hun
dred thousand dollars annually for the ben
eft of the Rag-Barons, would be able to
discover anything wrong in the Banks de-
termining to resist law by which partial
justice was sought to be done the people
whose rights have been so grossly outra ged.
1t would be fruitless task 10 attempet to
convince the Wing editor that the bankers
have not the right to plunder the people
and that it is wrong for the wings to give
them the power to do so, for
"a man convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion stilln
We did not, therefore, expect to convert
our intelligent neighbor to the doctrine that
the rights of the people are common rights,
and that, although corrupt partizan Leg
islature may confer upon certain portion
of the people the poscer and pririlege to
rob and defraud the rest, and though
venal, mercenary press may defend the
base and outra geous act, it does not make
it right.
Now, what we claim is, that the bank
ers have no iglt to be taxed in different
manner nor to less extent than other in
dividuals; nor can Legislative enactment
make it right. That the Banks have been
taxed less than other property by over
Dfy-seren thousand dollars in single
year, taking their capital and contingent
fund as the basis, as shown by the report of
the Auditor of State. And now admitting,
for the sake of the argument, that the law
under which they are organized gives them
the poaosr to resist this Traditional tax, "still
their conduct in resisting this law is inde-
fensible upon any other ground than that
"might gives right" And what must tie
honest intelligent portion of the people think
of set of party leaders and party press
that come out boldly and seek to defend the
act of building up a privileged order in
our midst, and then turn shameleasly to the
people and tell them they cannot help them
selves-that their RIGHTS have been @con-
tracted" away, and that they have no pow
er TO resume them How long shall such
set of party leaders enjoy the confidence
ofeven respectable portion of their fellows?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

During the first ten weeks that The
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad was in
operation, the numbe, of passengers that
passed over the road was 1928. The
freight business during the same time a.
mounted to $1,000.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
ENo. IS ]
AN ACT

NO. 10
AN ACT
To amend the laws now IN force prescribing the
duties Of County Commissioners.
Sec. l. BE it enacted By The General
Assembly Of The State Of Ohio, That from
and after the passage OF This ACT, the coun-
ty commissioners of the several counties
in this State, when they may deem it nec-
essary for The presel vation Of The records
in the Recorders or Auditors office, in
their respective counties, that any book
shall be Transcribed into a new volume.
may make out and enter upon their jour-
nails. at any of their regular sessions, an or.
der directing the Recorder or Auditor, as it
may be, OF such county, 10 traDscribe the
same; and the transcript, SO made, shall be
as valid and effeclua as tine original record
Sec. 2. That so much OF the second
section of an act entitled "An Act TO au-
ihorize The making of said indexes TO the
judicial records In the county of Hamilton
and in other Counties Of this State" passed
March l6, 1886; and for other purposes,
passed and took effect January 26, 1888,
together NTH such acts as are contrary 10
the provisions of this act, be, and the same
are hereby repealed.
JOHN F. MORSE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
CHARLES C.. CONVERS,
Speaker of the Senate.
March 25, 1851.
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l. AW OF HIO :.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. .
mo. 10 !
AN ACT


TO amend the act in relation 10 judicial proceed
ings in favor Of or against dissolved corporations.
pa4sed March 81, 1850.
Sec. l. Be It enacted by tie General
ASSEMBLY Of The Slate IF Oaio; That in
NIL proceedings by scire facias. TO revive
Judgment in favor of or against any dis
solved corporation. issued 10 The sheriff Of
the county in which such judgment was
rendered, in which two writS of scire factds
shall be returned Mill. such returns shall.
as in other cases Of scire facios TO revive
Judgments. be deemed and lnken as suffi-
cient service. Notwithstanding anything 10
The contrary hereof. contained in the acl to
which this is amend,tory.
JOHN +. MORSE.
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
CHARLES G.. CONVERS,
Speaker Of the Senate.
March 25, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

SPECIAL ELECTION IN New YoRL.-
Telegraphic dispatches from New York
dated the 2sth ult., state that the special e..
lection held the day previous showed the
election of three wings, thus securing the
passage of the Nine Million Loan Bill on
the re-assembling of the Legislature.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

ROBBERY The house of LucIus TAY.
LoR, of Nelson, was entered, on the night
of the 2lst inst, and money TO the amount
of $500 stolen therefrom. There was one
$50 note, the balance in SIS and $40 notes;
mostly of the State Bank of Ohio Wig
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
Powder Mill Explosion.
WILMINGTON, Del, Ma

: w IL NINO ION3 DOI', w "J "'
One Of ]. P. Garesche's powder mills,
situated one mile from here, blew up about
10 o'clock this morning. Thomas Ayde.
lotte and John Russell were killed two
others were dangerously wounded and one
slightly. The damage amounts to about
~, 1000, and the insurance is small.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

FRESH FIsH.-We are under obligation
to Mr. A. Travis for couple Of nice fresh
Lake Fish. He is in the constant receipt
of them by the cars from Cleveland, brought
down the same morning they are caught.
His stand is at Beckwith's Grocery.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

RETURN OF Mr.. ToD.-We are inform
ed, that letter has been received from Col :.
Tod, in which be states that he will be at
home about the Goth Of next month. This
is pleasing news to many Of his old friends
and neighbors. who anxiously await the op-
portunity of shaking his honest and gene
rous hand YoungstoaOn Republican.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

70 Don't fail to read the reply of Truth
to The address of the Wing State Central
Committee, which we copy from the States
man
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

G A new Bank, with capital of
100000, has been organized at SPRING
field, under the free banking law passed
by the Legislature last winter. The State
Journal learns that certificates for several
new banks under the new banking law
have already been filed in the office of The
Secretary of State Ohio will soon have
any quantity of rag-miIls, and of almost
every variety. We have already three
different systems, all perfectly safe," and
got up for the especial benefit of the peo.
ple, Of course
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
March "a, 1851.
mo. 80. I
AN ACT

To amend the act to incorporate the State Bank of
Ohio, and other banking companies.
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the Stale Of Ohio, That the
Board Of Control may, a, the time. and in
the same manner the president is now by
law elected, elect an officer 10 be called
the vice President, who may perform any
part or all the duties of the president, as
said board may direct; the Term Of Office
and the bond Of the vice presiden. shall be
the same as the president.
JOHN F. MORSE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
CHARLES G.. CONVERS,
Speaker of the Senate.
MARCH, %, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

GF The Woman's Rights Convention
assembled at Akron on Wednesday. 1t is
represented as very large assemblage and
embracing much talent.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
INo. III
AN ACT

AN ACT
Defining tho dntie OF Justices Of the Peace and
Constahles, in civil cases.
SEC. l. BE IL enacted by the General
Assembly oftAe State of Ohio; That the
several acts ard parts Of acts now in force,
authorizing the holders of notes, due bills,
or bills of exchange. - bring suits thereon
before Justices OF the Peace, agains, the
makers and endorsers jointly, shall be so
construed. and held to apply only in such
cases, and 10 such original drawers and en-
dorsers as reside IN the township where suit
is brought; nor shall the Constable 10 whose
hands summons may be placed. be author.
Ized to serve The same upon any one of the
defendants residing without the limits Of
said township. ~
JOHN +. MORSE.
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
CHARLES c. CONVERS,
Speaker ofthe Senate.
March 25, 1851.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02
Address Of the State Central Committee.

The Address of the Democratic State
Central Committee on the New Constitu-
ton, will be found in our columns to-day,
and we commend it to the perusal Of all
readers. 1t is calm and candid appeal
to the people upon a question of the tfost
vital importance to them; and clearly
points out many of the evils and wrongs
of the old constitution, and the ad vantages
that will accrue from the adoption of the
new. We again say, read it attentively,
and then pass it along the line.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

AuDrroR's OFFICE, PORTAGE Co., }
Ravenna, June 4'h, 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 Stare.
JOHN 6. MCBRIDE, Auditor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-06-02

tion, men must be allowed 10 swindle by
statute, and perpetrate frauds by legislative
enactment--then for one ] say let them
remain unconstructed; and if the people Of
the State remain poorer, than they would
otherwise be- they will have the saiisfac-
tion of knowing their moral rectitude is
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-04-17
TO WHEAT GROWERS OF CEN
TRIAL IOWA.

TINhe subscribers are on hand with Blank Or
l. ,iers for McCormick's Patent Virginia Reap
ers for the harvest Of 1851, and ready to supply
the wants of all in that line in offering the above
Reaper to the public, we have onlv TO add that
we do not have to resort to hired Puiis nor bor-
rowed certificates TO recommend it. as ~ The case
with many other harvesting Machines but mere
ly offer it on its own merits; knowing that IRON
the general satisfaction given wherever they have
been introduced, they will eventually supercede
all others of the kind, (Which are in tact but i'm
perfect limitations Of the genuine MtCo'mlcS
Reaper.) Some have even ventnred 80 lar as I'M
itating; that the original Patenee has seen III to
appeal TO the strong arm OF the law to protect his
own rights. and at the same time secure TO the
farmer a Machine every way worthy Of their con-
tidence Among those against whom legal pro-
ceedings have been instituted are the iirm OF sey-
mour & Morgsn OF N. Y, who notwithstanding
the writs of INJUNCTION prohibiting their making,
Yelling Or useing their Machines in any way, are
still endeavoring by getting great way from
home and useing an understandable amount oil
gas to effect what they cannot accomplish where
they are better known; namely, sale Tor their
Machines. For further particulars on this sub
ject zee Nc ormick's large handbils, which in
stead Of being filled with certificates and recon-
mendations with fictitious names attached, con-
tain facts equally interesting and important to
Farmers that wish to consult their own interests
Enquire for blank orders at all Of the principal
places throughout the country.
A. j. HYDE, Pleasant Valley, Scott CO.
c. ALVOaD, Long Grove,
April n, 1851. Agents.
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April Sd, 1851.
- 81. L,:,:.s .?oyN.,.::ssy:,
DAVENPORT, IOWA,

flSIE proprietors Of the above establishment
i would call the attention Of Millwrights and
Mil-oaners, with others that may want Ma
chnery 10 the fact that they are ready 10 contract
for the various kinds Of work 10 be manufactured
at their establishment, viz:
Min Gearing for flour and Saw Mills. Hoist
ns and lighter screws; Reaction Water Wheels
OF different kinds. Horse powers, Threshers and
Separ tors Tanning Mill, Corn Shelter, Flow
and Cultivator Castings. Wagon hubs, Arms
and boxes. Crates for windows, pavements aud
pariors Fronts for Store and Ware houses, col.
nmns plain or fluted sqnare or round. Boat and
Mill Engines, large or small, horizontal or up
right, slide or lever cutoff. Blacksmithng and
finishing and in fact every thing ordered in our
line, Of Iron, Brass, Composition or Rabbit metal.
Our patterns will be all new and Miiiwrigh's
ordering machinery can have il made in the latest
and best style.
We do notintend to be surpassed bv any estab.
lishment for neatRess Of proper ion or strength
and durability. Care and experience will be ex-
errised in selecting, mixing and smelling OF met
ais 10 make it satisfactory to the purchaser and
creditabie TO the manufacturer.
LIE CLAIRE, DAVENPORT g. co.
Davenport, March eth, 1851. 29-ly
n B. We have good second hand lever En-
CINE for sale at bargain, large enough to propel
4 small boat or 3 run OF blrrs. L., ID. a. co.
gS-The Dubuque Tribune, Iowa City Repor-
ter and st, Paul Pioneer will copy to the amount
Of 50 and send bills to this Office; send paper con-
tanning advertisement 10 advertisers.
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. b. SANFORD,
DRUGGIST AND GROCER:

A I the Old Stand on Front street, Davenport,
"A Iowa; has laid in full assortipent Of Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Groceries, Fruits, Spices,
Oils, Paints, &c, for the season, comprising al.
mos, every article in the line. Among which
are the following, viz:
All Dr. Jayncs Medicine, Hungarian Baisam.
Wisar's basam wild Cherry, Pain Extractor,
Townsend's sarsaparllln, Emerson's pills,
Indian vegetable tonic, Lnaments OF all kinds,
Moiia,'s Phoenix bit,ers, Jaynes, Mofla,s,
Bragps, Brandreths, Wrights, Smiths; Peters,
Lees, Porters and Cevelnnds pills.
Hayes Lnament for piles,
uphams pile Electuary:
Black and Cayenne pepper, Allsplcc, Cloves,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Race,
w. !. and Ground Ginger, saleratus, sal soda,
Alum, Ccpperas, salt petre, Chalk,
Pitch and Rosir, dried apples and peaches,
Rasins, Figs. prunes, Currants, Tamarinds,
Ciron and dates, Imperial. gun powder,
Young IIvscn and black Teas,
Goldfish, Mackerel, smoked herring,
Tobacco, segars, snuff, and pipes. al: kinds:
Liverpool blown, ground alum, Turks Island
and table salts, paints, oils, turpenne, varnlsh-
es, brushes, glass, putty, nails, cordage, lines and
sackine Irvine; gunpowder, shot, lead and per-
cussion Caps, indigo, Madder, logwood, fustic ],
red wood, annatta, sc.
Cocoa and Chocolate, Old Java,
Rio aud lIavanna C,fee, Rice, Tapioca,
Pearf sage, arrow root, pearl barley,
Vermicella, soda, butter and sv eet crackers,
Loaf, powdered, crushed, clarified and
N. O. sugars, Golden and II Q. syrups,
s. H. and N. O. Molasscs,
Old O,ard and Seignet,e brandy, port,
MADEIRA, sweet Malaga and Claret Wines,
Holland and Baltimore Gin, Jamaica Rum,
and Cd Monongahela whiskey, for Medical
purposes.
Abscynih, Alcohol, cider vinegar end hme
Juice. spcrm. star and tallow Candles, CASTLE,
Rosin, Almond Windsor and other soaps, candies
ass'd., Wistar's Cough Candy, ginger nuts, VII
ting aud letter paper, black, blue and red Ink !;
superior steel pens, quilts, &c.
Almonds, Brazil mute, filber,s and hnzlennts,
pen and pocket knives, razors, scissors, pocket
books, wallets, silk and cotton purses, combs,
assorted violin string !, hair brushes, &c. &c.
The above with at least 500 different articles
not enumerated are all warranted of the best
quality, and will be sold as low as at any store
in the country Cash or goods win be paid Tor
Butter, Cheese, Taiiow, Eggs, Oats, Grass Seed,
Fisxseed, &c.
Davenport, March Goth, 1851
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per cent extra.
$500 Admission fee win be chatged in add,
ton to the above the first year, and must be paid
at the time Of application, and the first years de-
posite within thirty days.
REFERENCES:
Ex-Gov. w. Siade, of Vermont; Hon. Alpleus
Fetch, U. S. Senator; Hon. ]. r Giddings, NJ. C.
Hon. Seth M. Gates, NJ. c., N. Y. Hon. Edward
P. Little, Marshfield Thomas NJ Hays, Esq.
secretary of the Hayerhill Fire Insurance Co
llayerhiIl, Mass. ); Rev. d. N. Merritt, Housaton.
ic, Mass; Hon. Orson- Wood, M. d., Somers
Conn; G. Lynde, ESQ.,, Johnson, VI: Seth Ro
gers, M. D, Worcester, Mass; Hon. Eliza
Ward, marlborough
Officers al Spring field, Mass.
P. CROSSETT, Pres't. A. NJ. GALPIN, v. Pit
II. II. DARLING. Secretary and Treasurer.
RIG. w. ENGLlsB, M. D., Physician
Officers at Clereland, O.
Finance COMMUNICATIONS Gill, JOHN OuIH.
WAITE, JACOB LowMAN, II. F. BRAYToE, S. B.
SHAW.
F. BRAYTON, Sec'y and Treasurer.
Statement OF the business, application papers,
as also every information relative to health insu.
rance, may be obtained on application to
ALEX. W. McGREGOR, Gen. Agent.
1FThe undersigned General Agent for the
Mechanics .Matuai Benefit .Aaociation is prepar.
ed 10 appoint Agents through the State at Iowa
Persons wishing to act for the above good and sol.
vent Company, will address the undersigned.
ALEX. w. McGREGOR,
Gen'l. Agent 70: the State Of Iowa.
Office Main Street, Davenport.
Anr;l Il lg,t
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INSURANCE

Grs'r. AGENCY, MAIN SraEEr,
Davenport, iosrd.
KNOX Fire and Ma,ine Insurance Co.
j,1censtcs, Ind.
COLUMBUS Fire and Marine Insurance Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
CRY Fire and Marine lnsurunee Co,
Cincinnati, o.
NEw York Life Insurance Co,
.Mne York City.
UNITED STATES Life Insurance Co.,
.New York Cuy
OHlo Live Stock Insurance Co,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
MUTUAL Health Insurance Co.;
C2sreland, Ohio
vsnE undersigned having been appointed
Il Agent for the above we'll esta bIlshed Com
panies, is fully prepared snd authorized 10 issue
Policies against loss or damage BY fire; also q
gainst the hazards Of marine or inland transpdf.
tstion at the lowest rases Of premium charged
by any good company in the west.
Shippers or Merchants doing their cargo bust
ness with him; will be allowed return premium
Of I2A pet cent.
Also Life and Health Policies and pollcie.
against injury or death Of live sock All Losses
on Fire aud Marine Policies promptly adjusted
and paid at ST. Louie, Mo.
ALEX. w. MEG REGOR, Agent.
Davenport, March 18th, 1851.