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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
Suspected Poisoning and Parricidc--
Terrible Disc esures.

Our ncighbors of the Looking Glass Prairie
have been thrown into the most serious alarm and
excitement, for the last few days, by reason Of
recent disclosures, affecting the character Of two
of its citiz. rs.
AS we are informed, the facts are briefly these.
Mr.. G. and wife, lately residing about six miles
northeast from Lebanon, were suddenly taken
i'll, after taking tea, during the past spring.-
They were respectable farmers, having family
consisting of three children, the eldest daughter
of about Is years Of age. Mrs. G. died within
two days after the attack, seemingly lsboring u1-
der an attack of fatal cholera. Mr.. g. recovered;
but soon after being somewhat indsposed his
eldest child. the daughter, prepared some Cruel at
his request. or this he ate, and Immediately was
seized with violent pains, accompanied by insa-
tate thirst and vomiting.
Mr.. @. rapidly grew worse, physician was
called in, who prescribed for the cholera. In the
course of few days Mr.. G. also died. The or
phan children, including the daughter, were then
removed to Ohio, from which state ths famiIy
had originally emigrated, about eight years
since.
At the time of the death of the parents no sus-
picion of foulpiay was excited. Since, howcv-
er, the conduct of the daughter has led to to sus-
picion that she poisoned both her parents.
It seems that she was courted by a young man,
to whose attention the parents objected. Their
opposition to the young man was based upon his
bad character, and went SO far as to interlics aA
communication between the lovers. To remove
this obstacle to their wishes, it is suspected that
the young girl consented to and committed the
horrible crime of parricide.
1t is now recollected that parcel of arsenic,
kept in the farm house to destroy vermin, sad-
denly disappeared, and that the daughter had in
quired for poison at the house of an uncle, about
a mile distant; that the physician who attended
the dying fath.r requested permission to tx
anime the greel, but that it had been thrown away
by the daughter; that the ensuing day number
of domestic fowls died around the house. But,
above all, the correspondence of the daughter
with the suitor, having been accidentally read,
disclosed to the astonished relatives several cir
cumstances proving the suspected crime.
We learn that the Coroner of st. Clair will
exhume the dead bodies in order to submit the
contents of their stomach to chemical tests
A judicial investigation will also be instituted
the result of which we hope will prove the pres
ent suspicious to be unfounded, and justify the
conclusion of the Roman, that parricide was an
impossibilty y.-Galena (I4.) Advocate.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
j The following il. the. vote in this county:

= Partial returns have been received from various
sections of the Union; (which leave little or nc
doubt Of the election of Pierce pfld King by q
large majority. New York. Chic, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Illinois, Michiga1, Wisconsin; Maryland
Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Missouri,
Virginia, Rhode Island, Judging from these par
tial returns, have all gone for Pierce. The re-
turns from Massachusetts strongly indicate that
Chat old Gibralter of Whiggery has gone Demo-
cratic. The only States the wings can count on
with any degree of certainty, are Vermont Ken
tueky, and Tennessee. g s
q We have no room for particulars, but by next
week we shall probably be able to give the re-
suit in full. =. s. Es}
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
The Bonapartcs and Louis Napoleon

AC atNSk lNdsttoiCOhs
The correspondent of the English papers init
mate that the Bonaparte family are not entirely
pleased with the imperial pretensions of Louis
Napoleon. One of them says:
s'Two days ago the ex-King Jerome, as Pres
ident of the Senate, gave dinner to the whole of
the ministers still in Paris, when the conversation
turned as matter of course the great topic of
the day-the re-establishment of the empire, and
the plan to be adopted with respect to the heredi
tary succession. 'sThe empire cannot be consti-
tuted without me. I am the presumptive heir to
the throne. / am very anxious for the establish
ment fthe empire, and am quite willing to come
after the President; but on the conditions on
which the empire is to be established do not
wish for it. The empire, without glory, and with
out constitutional liberty cannot have any dura-
ton.
Another of these writes: 81 know for positive
certainty that M. Napolean Jerome (son of old
King Jerome) is endcayoring to take up serious
position in the ranks of democracy. He insinu-
ates himself everywhere; at one time with par
don or commutation of punishment in his hand, at
another with the offer of situation to some starry
ed recreant democrat to all with complimentary
words of coincidence. His father, too, taking ad-
vantage of his official position, and of the immense
authority which his rank and name give him, per-
haps may fairly say his bonhoane also, pursues
the programme with perfect consistency,
Every one remarked his quasi-republican speech
at the opening of the Senate; many persons are
disposed to question the objects of his last journey.
People have even asked how it was that M. Blan-
qui, the economist, was by his side as historic
grapher! why NJ. de Girardin, whose sustained
intimacy with Napoleon Jerome is no secret,
bravely opened the columns of his journal to let
ters which had the only merit of betraying re-
clame in favor of new younger branch? -
81 have heard it said, quite recently, that GER
tain generals are ready; and ons might almost
assert that there are democrats, in the enjoyment
of an honorable reputation hitherto, men and wo-
men, who, without being disposed to act before
hand, would abet if required l must tell you
! little anecdote. Jerome Bonaparte was lately on
visit to large town in the west, where we'll
known republican resides. Jerome despatched
his secretary to him to beg him to accept rem
devious on such road, at such time and place
as mentioned. The rendezvous was punctualiy
kept on both sides.
'Jerome Bonaparte, it is said, warmly congrat-
ulated zone, whose acquaintance he was SO happy
to make, on having escaped the prescription etc.
In word, both the one and the other were expen-
sive in mutual COMPLIMENTS and at last Jerome,
taking up sthe Republic spoke of its organization
and expressed wishes for its future. triumph
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
BUFFALO, Oct. 81.

The Propeller Vermont, Capt. Waterbury, be-
longing to the Cleveland and ogdensburg line,
burned to the waters edge at two O'Clock yes
terday morning, while lying at the dock Of Grand
River, Canada West. She was bound for Og-
densburgh, with full cargo of -four and other
rolling freight. The vessel and cargo are lost.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
Ravenna Lyceu,u.

- The young men of Ravenna, met on Tuesday
Laws for Society, to be known by the name of
I" Ravenna Lyceum. !" Samuel D. Harris, jr., was
elected President R. Z. Dodge, Vice President
B. F. Dodge, Secretary; N. L. Jefnes, Treasurer.
Their first meeting WILDE held on Tuesday, Nov,
9Th, at the Rayenna Institute. All those wishing
q to become members of said Society, can avail
themselves of the opportunity, by complying with
the requirements of the constitution. The ladies
and gentlemen of Ravenna, and vicinity, are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
B. F. DODGE, sec'y.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

HoRR1D AFFAIR.-On last Saturday night, a
young man named Joseph Brooker, received
fatal thrust with knife in the left side just below
the lower rib, which passed through to the spine
causing his death on Saturday evening.
1t was alleged that the fatal stroke was made by
Jas H. Mccain, who was examined and held to
bail in the sum of $2,oOo-in default of which he
was committed to jail-Lebaaon Citizen.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

DEATH.ANp THE PREsIpENcY.-Only two of
the eminent men who have been voted for, during
ie last thirty years, for Presidents are now alive
Van Buren, and Cass. Crawford, Wirt, jack
son, sQ.tAdams, Harrison, Calhoun. Polk, Clay,
Taylor and Webster are now no more. Van
Buren, and Tyler are the only living ex-Presi-
dents. .l+sz.-' @
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
Survey Of the Mouth of the Missis-
sippi--Great loss Of Treasury
Drafts
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81. 1870

BALTIMORE, Oct. 81, 1859.
The United States Survey of the mouth of the
Mississippi, has been completed, and the report
will be made at once to the Secretary of War.
The United States Assistant Treasurer gives
notice that drafts to the amount of over million
dollars, transmitted to the Indian Agent, have
been lost, and cautions the public against reccy-
ing them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

81 STILL LIVE. The dying words of Daniel
Webster are said to have been, as he aroused him.
self momentarily from the lethargy of his exhaust
ed condition, 81 Still Liue.'' Words of greater
significance could not have been uttered. Daniel
Webster still 5ipes, and will ever live while the
American heart is alive to true patriotism and love
ofeountry. IS 4 ssz1si5ssy
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

CT One million of dollars has been offered by
one of the wealthiest men in New York, to the
City Council as bonus for the right to construct
railroad in Broadway.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03
A GLORIOUS DEMOCRATIC WIcToRN

We have withheld cur paper from press beyond
the usual hour of issuing, in order to be
able to give our readers the result of the election
on yesterday as far as possible, and we have the
pleasure of announcing that from every quarter
we hear the glad shouts of Democratic triumph
,fi.sWe have met the enemy and they are ours. -
Galphin Whiggery is nowhere The returns we
ave received indicate that he is the worst bea-
ten man that ever runfer the Presidency. The
wings give up beaten, and no longer go about en-
quiring Of one another, 'sWho is FRANKLIN
P1ERcEp' but all begin to know him from the
least unto the greatest. There can scarcely be
room for doubt that he is the President elect of
the United States. .qs.9 81 Ii s4.sIzfg.t8 sd
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

~ f
e. We have captured the Wing gun. The
enemy has surrendered. We are now firing the
gun Of our enemy over the. Democratic triumph.
: In other words, we are indebted to our neighbor
of the Wing for the use of his cannon above, on
this occasion of Democratic rejoicing
FRANK. PfERcE.-In another column we pub
lish the remarks of Franklin Pierce, on the occa-
sion of fthedeath of Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER. This
brief speech, with others which we have published,
will serve to give the people some idea of the man
whom true Democracy have been supporting for
the Presidency. They show that he is not only
man of refined literary requirements, but also of
heart and feeling, and worthy successor of that
race of great men who are fast fastening from the
shores of time. The Democracy, we trust, will
never have to reproach themselves that, in voting
for Franklin Pierce their suffrages were unworthi-
ly bestowed. s.ss. -+
Fowl CoNyEsTIoN. A Convention of the
"Northern Ohio Society for the Improvement of
Domestic Poultry, is to be held at this place to-
morrow. A number of premiums are offered
The exhibition is to take place at the grounds of
the Agricultural Society.
Hz-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

GTGoH. Bigler. of Pennsylvania, has appoint
ed Thursday, the 25th inst, as day of Thanks
giying.an prayer in that State
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

- Souri, CaRoLIaA.-The Legislature of this
state have met and chosen Democratic Electors
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

Ohio was fifty years old on the End of Novem-
Der 1852.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-11-03

1855 lss5oo agle7 i46sss 1854 2l672
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
THE VALLEY EMPORIUM
GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC
At Hirshs Variety Store.
CHEAPER THAN EVER.

~ s. M. HIRSH, not succeeding in selling of
W. their Stock, preparatory to going to Calltor-
mia, have come to the conclusion that they
will remain in Staunton-and have just returned
from the North with the largest and most fashion
able
STOCK OF GOODS,
in their line, ever brought to this market which
they are determined to sell cheaper than ever
Having purchased to a great advantage this spring
they are enabled to sell surprisingly cheap Goods;
and all they want is an opportunity to convince the
public of what they say
They return their sincere thanks to the public
for helberal patronage heretofore extended to them
and hope by strict attention to business and efforts
to please, to merit continuance of the same.
Among their stock will be found the following
articles Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles,
Plated and Brittania Ware, Spy glasses, Accorde-
ons, Music Boxes, Riddles, Banjoes, Fancy Attic
les, Trimmings, Sewing Silk and Cotton Worst
ed Pocket and Neck Handkerchiets, Umbrellas,
Suspenders, Scissors, Pocket Knives Pocket Books,
Port Monies, Combs, all kinds of Buttons, Per
frmeries and a large lot of Soap, Writing and
Shaving Apparatus, Ready Made Shirts and col
lars, OH cloths-Table and Floor Window Blinds,
of all kinds, Looking Glasses, Trunks and Carpet
Bags, a large lot of Parasols and Fans Just re-
ceived large lot of Wrapping Paper, which we
will sell very cheap.
N. B.-Conntry Merchants will find it to their
interest to give us CALL as we are prepared to sell
our stock at Northern prices.
Staunton, MAY 49, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

OWING to the i'll health of my family, have
~ determined to retire to private life, and Of
fer for sale, that valuable Property in the town Of
Liberty, Bedford county, Va, known as the
BELL TAVERN.
This well Property is one of the most de
sirable stands for Tavern in the State of Virgin,
ia. Its reputation is widely extended and its Gus
tan, always large, has since the completion OF the
Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road to Liberty,
greatly increased. The Tavern House is large
brick building, in thorough repair from cellar to
garnet. The Dining-room is spacious, and will
seat comfortably 100 persons. The Kitchen Is a
new brick building, containing four large and COM
Portable rooms. The Stable is large and new 4;
there is large house, well of water and we'll
house, and all other necessary and convenient
buildings on the premises. Attached to the Tav-
ern lot is lot of about acres of land, well set in
grass and clover, which will be sold with it, if
the purchaser desires it. The Furniture also, can
be bought at a moderate price.
also offer for sale, my, TRACT OF LAND,
lying about q miles w. of the town Of Liberty,
through which the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
Road, and the Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike
run This Tract contains about 500 acres, is in
a high state of improvement, well timbered, we'll
watered, and finely adapted to the growth of grass
and all kinds of grain, and to the culture Of Tobac
co. 1t is enc of the most desirable tracts of land
in the county Of Bedford. invite persons wish
ing to buy land, to examine t,and viii take pleas
ure in showing it at any time
WILLIAM TERRY.
Liberty, May 10, l852.-lOw.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
Attention! Attention.!

rR'HE new Bathing Establishment of the under
signed is now open, and the public can now
be accommodated with COLD, WARM AND
SHOWER BATHS every day. Persons taking
Baths under the direction Of Physicians will please
send the proprietor timely notice.
The establishment is at the Old Bell Tavern.
Entrance for Gentlemen at the front door open
ing the porch, under the control of G. II. Saupe.
Ladies department up stairs, entrance on the side
porch, opposite the Mosby property, and under the
management of Mrs. Saupe. A separate Shower
Bath will be opened in the back yard Of the house.
Orders will be expected and required at all times.
CHI. II. SAUPE.
The subscriber has also opened in connection
with his Bathing establishments CoNFEcTIosARY,
and is prepared to furnish at all times any thing
in his line of business. Coffee, Tea, Crackers,
Cheese, Sc, &C., served up at any time, at the
request of the visitors Cakes, Sardines, Picked
Oysters, sc. Sc, kept constantly on hand Fresh
supply Of Oranges and Lemons just received
CEIAS. II. SAUPE.
N. B.-Dr. Hampton's Vegetable Tincture,
sold by Chas. II. SauPe, as agent for Mortimer &
Mowbray o Baltimore.
BY its cleansing and purifying effects it will al
most invariably cure all Chronic Diseases. Dys-
PERSIA, Catarrh or Cough, Rheumatism, Spinal
Diseases. Piles, Fislula, Dry letter, Liver Com
plant, al Throat Diseases, General Weakness,
Dis.cntion of the Stomach and Bowels, Shortness
of Breath, Apoplexy, Headache, &c. A bad
breath it purifies, and removes the cause of COM
plant. G. II. S.
Stauncn, May 10, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
LAND FOR SALE,

MY Land heretofore advertised, lying on the
1fl waters of South Fork. Of Rockfsh River, in
the County q Nelson, will sell to The highest
bidder. pn the 9Th day Of April next if fair, il not
the next fair day thereafter II curtains between
zoos. geo acres,
and can be conveniently divided into two FARMS
with good Dwelling Houses on each. This Farm
lies beautifully, and is as fine wheat and tobacco
land as any in the County, and clear " any spoufy
or decep,ions places. | will refer any one wish,
ing to purchase 10 Mr.. Francis Allen, formerly
Of Anguish CO., if | should not be al home, who
will give full and fair description Of the Land
to any one wishing to examine the same, as be
lives adjoining and owns part Of the original
tract,
TERMS.-0ne third cash, the baianes in one
add two years, and 10 carry interest from the day
Of sale.
ALSO.-At The same lime, I will sell 2G0 4,
Ores of fine Tobaccn Land lying adjacent 10
the first mentioned tract. & some likely YOUNG
NEGROES. amongst them first rate cook,
washer and iruner.
GEORGE. II. CRAWFORD.
Greenfield, Nelson Co., Fa.,l
March "a, is52.-tds.
N. B.-The above advertised property is Bot
suld and can be bought privately and bargain
had, as am anxious 10 isaye fH Texas this SpTrg.
Terms can be altered in the way Of cash 70 suit
purchasers.
II has been said by good and disinerested judg.
es to be the most beautiful place il the county.
&. IL. CRAWFORD.
April IA, 1852.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
FROM THE BRITISH PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK.
From the ST. John Observer Oct II. lS4S.

FROM THE BRITISH PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNs"ieh'
From the ST. John Observer, Oct. II, 1S4S.
As at this season Of the year and throughout the win
ter MONTHS coughs and colds are the most prevalent OF
all the various ills that flesh is heir TO- would advise
such of readers and others who may be thus afflicted
to avail themselves of that excellent medicine Wis
tarS Balsam OF Wild Cherry which, Judging from our
own experience, aud that Of Others consider as be-
ing of the safest and most eecua remedies that has
been coneoced for the above complaints and which
meets with the cordial approval ofmany of the best Phy
s;caus. And as delays dangerous and coughs and
colds frequently terminate in consumption, tbs eica
cous and agreeable remedy should at once be resorcd
to- Mr.. S. l.. Tey is the agent in this city, who can
enumerate many instances in which the most pleasing
results have followed from the use of Wistars Basam
From the Evening Mirror, New York, March ~ iS49'
WISTARS BALSAM.-We regard the Wild Cher,
~ of natures physicians, sort OF good
Samaritan Of the forest for its 'medca gum has re-
lieved the sufering and saved the lives OF thousands
The Balsam prepared by Dr. Wstar is pure and per-
fecty reliable preparation of the real Cherry essence
and it is remedy by no means "bad to take. we
speak confidently and strongly in its praise from having
witnesseditS renovang influence in consumptlve cases.
when all other prescriptions had proved OF no effect
None genuine, unless signed l. BuTTs on the wrapper.
For sale by &. N. KINNEY Druggist, Stanton; F.
Pence, Harrisonburg J. NJ Wilson, Lexington; Cay
nor & Wood, Richmond, and by Druggists everywhere
June 2, 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
THIRTY-FIVE TRACTS OF LAND
FOR SALE.

FINDER the provision of decree Of the Circuit
- Court of Montgomery County, pronounced on
the day of May, 1851, in the case of John
Glenn's Executor, against John Belden's heirs
and others, we, the undersigned Commissioners,
will at Floyd Court House, on Thursday the l7h
day Of June neat, sell at auction, on a credit of
one and two years, Except from five to ten per
cent in the dollar will be required to be paid in
hand,)
35 Different Tracts of Land,
in quantity ranging from 81 to 1871 Acres per
Tract, but generally in Tracts of from 200 to 800
and 400 Acres per Tract. This Land lies West
and Northwest of Floyd Court House, in the
County of Floyd, and is well adapted to the graz
ing business, and also to the growth of grain. Cn
many of these Tracts are pretty
GOOD IMPROVEMENTS,
and others are in undsturbed forest. These Lands
have all been recently re-surveyed and plated, by
Mr.. j. Colby, the County Surveyor Of Floyd
Platts with descriptions of locality, &C., can be
seen at Mr. Godby's office at Floyd Court House,
and at the Law Office of Eli Phegar, at Chris
tansburg. Bonds with good personal security will
be required with the retention of the legal title,
until the purchase money be paid. The title is
believed to be good, but will not be warranted by
the Commissioners. The sale will commence at
precisely II o'clock, A. NJ, in front of Floyd
Court House
JAMES F. PRESTON, ! Commits, ers
ELI PIILEGAR, 0'''-''''' ''''
Christiansburg, Va, May II, lS52-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-06-02
lands i'm Rockbridge for Sale.

IN the 10th day Of June next, the undersigned
~ will sell at public auction, at Bath Furnace,
in the Pastures Of Rockbridge County, a valuable
TRACT OF LAND, lying on the Big Calf Pas
ture River in the Pasture Of Rockbridge, adjoining
agsss< Bath Forge and Furnace, and Known as
E8& the "IIite Land" 1t contains about
sT 500 ACRES,
<ede. about one-half of which is fine river bot
tom. The Tract is rich and productive; has
lne Spring upon it, and ordinary improvements
The Central Railroad as projected will pass near it.
TERMS.-One-third in cash, or at six months
credit, with interest from day of SALE and the res
idus at one and two years from day of sale, with
interest from date-the purchaser executing bonds
with good security. Should the purchaser desire
an extension of time, upon at least onehalf of the
purchase money, it can be had upon the payment
of interest. The sale will be with general war
ranty of title. WILLIAM WEAVER,
sAM'L F. JORDAN,
May S, 1852. w. W. DAVIS.
At the same time and place, will also be sold at
public auction, on accommodating terms. several
Tracts adjoining the Bath Forge Lands, to witt
the Cohenhour tract, containing about 2l5 Acres;
the Chambers tract, 100 Acres; the Skeen tract,
$40 Acres the Temple tract, 200 Acres and the
Lair tract about 100 Acres.
GrJ- Terms made known on the day of Sale.
SAM'L F. JORDAN,
Nav s. 1852. w. w. DAVIS.
At the same time and place, will also be sold at
public auction on most accommodating terms, sew
eral TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the
Bath Forge property, and amongst them a valua-
BILE Farm called the "G.4Y F.4RAI' between
Bath Forge and Furnace, on the Big Calf Pasture
River. containing upwards of700 ACRES, about
200 of which are River Bottom, with fine TAN
YARD upon it,
WILLIAM WEAVER.
0o-Plats and surveys of the foregoing lands. will
be exhibited; in relation to all Of which address
the parties or their agent
J. d. DAVIDSON,
May S, le52.-tds. Lexington, Va.