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Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-20

BEWARE OF MAN TRAps.-The Supreme Court
of Connecticuthas decided that correspondence
in writing between manageable female and
an unmarried man, is presumptive evidence of an
engagement The Judge says:
THAT an engagement exists, or an offer has
been made and accepted where correspondence
takes place between such parties, as are described
in this case, is we think, in accordance with gen
eral experience, which is one of the usual and
most satisfactory tests Of human evidence; and
although, when taken alone and disconnected
from other facts, it may not be so strong as some
evidence that might be suggested, yet we hold
it competent to be submitted to a jury, and from
which they may find promise to marry, if the
evidence satisfies them of the fact"
Bachelors and cousins should beware of COM
hitting themselves
Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-20

ESCAPE OF Dir. HINES FROM CHATHAM coUS-
TY (GA.) yAIL.--Dr. David T. Hines, who was
arrested a few weeks since on the charge CT swim
ding, and who after examination, was commit
ted to Jail to await his trial at the next term of
the Superior Court, made his escape on Saturday
night in the following manner; lie was confined
in one of the upper back rooms, and by placing
cots and some articles i'll the centre Of the floor,
he was enabled to force his way through the
ceiling to the space next the roof. He then, by
means of some Instruments, probably chisels,
succeeded in moving the bars from the side ven
tators in the attic, and breaking through some
of the bricks, let himself down into the yard by
means of strips Of cloth.
He was accompanied, and no doubt assisted,
by man named A. ]. Knapp, who was confined
on charge Of assault with intent to murder.
There were three other persons confined in the
same room, who stated that they did not know
when Hines and Knapp made their exit, and
nothing of the preparations which were making.
Up to the time of writing this notice, neither
Hines nor his accomplice have been apprehcndcd.
So says tie Savannah Republican Of the l7th.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
ONO LEGISLATURE,

SENAyE.-Ths general appropriation
bill was reported in the Senate this morn
ing by Mr.. Wilson, and read the 6rsi time
Several bills Of q local nature were
passed.
The bill to allow suits to be drought
against the State in eer,ain cases, was
postponed until she third Monday sof No.
vsmber next.
Considerable time was spent 10 commit
lee Of the whole on the temperance quss-
ton.
HousR.-Y Yesterday afternoons session
was rather pro6tably spent though the re.
suits possess comparatively lille interest in
q general point Of view.
The letter Of the BavariAn Consul, solic.
i.ing an exchange Of public documents. re.
ports &c /, il one calculated to suggest q
train Of interesting reflections. /, will no
doubt be responded TO in the most genial
spirit Of reciprocity.
The bill TO compensate individual owners
for property appropriated for corporations,
passed this morning, after hard 6gh, on
the question Of costs growing out Of the To-
gal proceedings for determining damages
Statesman. april 20.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

Gov. BIoLET AND THE BANKs-DELuoE
IN PESNsYLvANrA.-A Telegraphio despatch
from Philadelphia April Goth says:
The Governor has vsteoed tho Bank
Bills passed by the Legislature.
The Government Works ct Harper's
Ferry are delugsd in water; and the Canal
and Rail road, for many .smiles, covered
from 10 to 10 feet.
Several bridges on the Winchester Rail
Road have been carried away.
The Susquehannah is very high and
large quantitiss Of lumber is floating down
the river. Great damage has been done all
over esc0untry,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
Nxw Yoax, April 81.

NEw York, April 81.
Mexican dates to tho Sd inst, state q
commercial crisis was anticipated at Vera
Ambassadors of England,
France, Spain, Russia and the United
States, had addressed remonstrancss to the
Mexican government against the unfairness
Of the Custom House regulations which
made imports at Matamoras much less
than those at Vera Cruz and Tampico.
To this the President replied, that the
matter was before Congress, who alone
could change the Law.
A contract has been entered into by the
King Of Belgium and the Mexican Govern
ment for the transportation Of $4,000 Bel
gians to the interior Of Mexico, where they
will receive lands to settle on, or work for
Mexican land-holders on certain conditions.
From Durango more than 10000 per.
sons have compelled to flee to other states
in consequence Of the inroads Of the sava>
ges. and want efgrain to plant.
There has been a great earthquake.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
Spirit Of The Are.

Time was, when man if he was about visiting
Mich igan or Illinois, put up his horse to fat
m onths befose he was ready testart; on the day
he was to start his neishbors for miles called to
take leave Of him with tears in their eyes, expect
ng never again to see him Nov, . man can
take the Express Train at 4 in the afternoon.
take the Cleveland, or Forest City eneefwhioh
leaves Cleveland for Detroit every evening, sleep
comfortably one night; take the cars on the
Michigan Central Railroad next morning for
Chicago or milwaukee where he will srriveth.
same evening. Verify thisis the 'agc Of Pro-
rressn
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
Harmony Of Whigguy.

While some Of the whie papers are srsstly te-
licitsting themselves over the personal difhculA'
ties and quarrsla in the Democratic ranks, and
hoping they will inure to the advantage sfwhis-
gerry, they take ne note ef the bitter dissensiops
and diviaioas in their sWn ranks, and strive to.
convey the impression that all is quiet and peace
in eoondom-that no note of discord is heard In
all their borders, unless by some hot headed,
fanatioal Southerner, like Cabell, Of Florida
who they think Of triHing account. But such IS
very far from being the present aspect Of affairs
in their ranks. The most bitter strife is going
on among the friends Of the three ilustriou.
names mentioned in connection with the Presi-
denoy, as 70 Wn'oa 81 'hem snaii nave .ns empty
honor Of a nomination sy the Ehig slaughter
house" convention Ths combat dsepsns as the
time for holding that convention approaches, aud
aths signs Of the timeso clearly indicate that the
wings will have one Of the stormiest timss Of Il
on that occasion ever known in the past his-
tory Of their party bids fair to result In its
complete aisrupture
On the 9th inst, whig causus was held In the
senate Chamber in Washington, with a view to
fixing upon the time and place for hsldin. the
whig National Convention. The aksy hole sS-
ports" of its doings--nens other could be- obtain
ed, a. it sat with closed doors, sxoludine even
the reporters Of the rhie preserves .yery s.or-
INV affair. The meeting spsnt it.,vbols tim. IN,
..ormv d.h... N. son.he-n ,n.rha,. h.;,. a..
80. - ). h.,. !. -. s.,a 80 go s.,.
.nd .hs. .ha Nor.h.,r -h;.. @ .ho.,a - 80 =,
s,..s..a g.. -. - = ma. - ~. as,.s-s..;s. -
e~N~--~--S- ~~ssS
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
ExrRAoaDINAaY HIeH WArERs.-Tl

EXTRAORDINARY HIGH WATERs.-Ihls
spring the rise in the rivers, especially the
Ohio and the Missouri, are unusal. But
the freshets are not confined to them. The
water in the Lakes has risen IN an equal
degree. sThe water in the Lake." says
the Chicago Tribune Of the 9Th inst, cat
tanned higher point yesterday, than at
any time last year. Il has backed up The
water in the river to such an extent as to
come within abont two feet Of the wharves.
Should the water rise asmuch this spring
as it did last, there will be much difficulty
in shipping rolling freight on propelers,
without elevating the docks"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

% The British steamship Asiaivhich srfiv-
ed at New York on the 2ist inst, brought $50,
600 in specie. Not dollar has gone out of the
country but the protection wings have charged
IL to the tariff Of 1916. Now that the tide is
setting in the opposite direction win they cfsdi.
that to the same cause?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

wHAr DOES IT MrAN2-The last .whie, does
not contain word Of its accustomed billinessats
slang and abuse of Sam. Medary. What is the
matter now2 Has that model editor come to
the conclusion that his vituperation and SANDER
don't pay expenses2 or does he imagine that he
has completely anaihilated Medsryi '.k will
never do to give it up soy Mr.. sWhig'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
BALrrmoRx. April 90.

Yesterday locomotive on the Baltimore
and Susquehannah Railroad, when near
Harper's Ferry, exploded its boilers Instant
ly killing superintendent and scalding
fireman and several others. Cause Of sx-
plosion unknown.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

DAeuElAsATIrss Matthews Daguerrean
Car 10 In town located on the Public Square
wherehe will be happy 10 walton those who may
favor him with call. 81
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
M ON day. April ae, II 81.
Democratic State Ticket.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
WILLIAM B. CALDWELL.
For BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES B. STEEDMAN.

r The new Tax Law SO far engrosses our
columns this week as to leave room for little else.
No apology is needed, as every person should
have copy of this law.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
IN SENATE.

IN SENATE.
April 13, 1852.
Resozoed, That the Secretary of State be
requested to return to the joint committee on
Enrolment, the "Bill providing for the ap-
pointment of Notaries Public, and prescribing
their dutiesn for the purpose of amending the
date affixed to said Bill, and to have the same
conform to the day on which said bill was
signed. G. b. FLOOD,
Clerk of the Senase.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

p The Wing State Convention Of Hissoari
met ct St. Louis on the Goth. FilImnrs Was rec.
ommendsd for President aud crittsndsn fer
Vice President.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26
SEcRETARY OF STATES OrrIcK, !

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFIcK,
Columbus, April IA, 1852.
In conformity with the above resolution, the
s'act providing for the appointment Of Nota-
ries Public, and prescribing their duties" was
returned to the joint committee on Enroll
ment, and by the said committee, the date of
said act was altered, from March Is, 1852, to
April 2, 1852.
WILLIAM TREVITT,
Secretary Of State.
T Papers throughout the State, publish
ing the laws by authority, are requested to
publish the above.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

u A meeting of the State Board Of Agrical-
ture is to be held at clsy Gland on the 18th day
of May next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

sasxEz szsuuzzzxnzxs
hundred and 6fty-three, and every sixth
year thereafter, make out and deliver to
che assessor OF each district in his county,
an abstract from the books in his office,
containing description OF each tract Apd
lot of fenl properly, situate within such dis.
tsict, with The nnme of the owner thereof,
ifknown, and the number Of acres or guam.
.ily of land contained therein, as the same
shall appear on bis books; and also, map
Of each tewnship and town within such dis.
trics, with such pla. books as may be nec-
essary 10 enable the district assessor TO
make correct plat Of each section, survey
and tract in his district.
Sec. II. Each auditor Of any county,
within the limits of which any bank or
banking company may be located, shall.
iii case any president or cashier OF such
bank or banking company, refuse or neg
s lect 70 make out and deliver tothe auditor
the statement required in the nineteenth
section Of this net, enter upon the duplicate
of the proper county, for taxation as atore-
said, as the Jhmouni of capital, fifty per
cent. in addition TO the amount Of the eapi.
tal stock Of such bank or banking company;
nnd Ia order 10 ascertain the average
amount Of notes an6 bills discounted or pur-
chased. and all other moneys, effects, or
dues Of every description, belonging to such
sssnk or banking company, loaned, invests
cd or other wise used or employed with a
view to profit, or upon which such bank or
banking company, receives or.is entitled
10 receive interest, such auditor is authorize
ed to take or procure 10 be tnken, the testi-
nony of such Of tha officers, directors, or
stockholders Of such banking company, or
:of other persons known, or supposed by him
TO be conyersanI with the. etfalrs OF such
bank or banking company, os may enable
him. 70 ascertain .he amount upon which
such baHk or banking company shonia De
taxed, agreeably 70 the provisions oi Inc
nineteenth. and fwenhesn sections Of ln,s
ncl;.to which amount, when 50 ascefsalnso.
ne shall ADD hlty per cent, @nlcn amoan'
he shall then enter upon tne ouP,,ca'e LOT
taxation. as Prayidedoy 'his ac.s rlcsloeo'
slntt " cases wnere me Guy .saes ale as
sessed ana scoiiec.ea " cry auanol..'es, .uH
.axes upon oanks ,er cry Pulposss' sna..
oe assesseo ana ceilecfeo e1s iiie sa'llo 40 o'sJ
taxes. -
Ssc -, s.sce auanor q any soIly
Nilnin me il'll's =. o. "nicn slse S.l,Y lug
Ansufancs anu Anu, isus. company shun nav
iaouets loaned, as .a'sfes.' ~ sl.aiis ~ cose
the ptesiueht or cashier o. sa.us company
shati taH 70 teta1h 70 .Ais as'ui'o, VI such
@sInhty me Amoum Q, l.s nioneys ioaneo'o1
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

AUDITORS OFFIcF, PORTAGE Co
Rayenna, April %, 1852
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true
'pies Of the acts passed by the General As
'mbly of Ohio, as certified TO- by the Secre-
ry Of State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

less than two hundred, nor more than one
thousand dollars, at the diecretcn of tho
court, to he recovered before any court of rec,
ord in the State.
SEC. ~. The act for levying taxes on all
property in this State, according to its true
value, passed March second, one thousand
eight hundred and forty six, the act to amend
the samei passed February eighth, one thou
sand eight hundred and forty seven, the act to
provide for the assessment Of personal prop
erty, and the valuation of new entries and new
structures, passed January twenty y-second,
one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight,
and the act passed February twenty second.
one thousand eight hundred and forty eight,
further to amend the act for leyying taxes on
all property in this State according to its true
value, and an act to tax banks and bank and
other stocks the same as other property ID
now taxable by the laws Of this State, passed
March tweuty-frst, one Thousand eight hun
dred and ffty-one, and all parts of laws su-
perseded by this act, and inconsistent there
with, are hereby repealed.
SEC. 78 This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage.
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Reps.
WILLIAM MEDlLL,
President of the Senate.
April 13, 1852.
SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
Columbus, April 10, 1852.
certify that the foregoing law is correctly
copied from the original rolls on file in this Of
! fee.
WILLIAM TREvITT,
Secretary of State.
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and in making out the duplicate of each year,
all tracts of land and lots returned delinquent
or forfeited to the State, shall be again enter
ed on the duplicate, and the taxes on such
tract or lot, including the taxes of the current
year, shall be charged thereon, with thirty
per cent penalty, on the amount charged on
the duplitate of the preceding year.
SEC. "a. The auditor of State shall, from
time to time, prepare and transmit to the sew
eral county auditors, all such forms and in
structions as he shall deem necessary to car
ry into effect the provisions of this act; and
with the advice of the Attorney General, he
shall decide all questions which may arise as
to the true construction of this act, or in rela-
ton to any tax levied, or proceeding under the
same, subject, however, in all cases, to an ap-
peal to the supreme court.
SEC. rs. County auditors shall, before the
fifteenth of April, annually, make out the blank
forms and instructions for the township asses
sors, and forward them to the township clerks,
as required by the fifteenth section of the act
to create the Office of township assessor, pass
ed March twentieth, one thousand eight hun
dred and forty -one; and the auditors of coun-
ties, and assessors of townships and wards
shall, in all respects, except as hereinbefore
prOViueG, Do goVeTnou ny sBo ruios dHu IeSu-
lations contained in the several acts prescri.
bing their duties.
SEC. 76. Every county auditor, and every
district and township assessor, who shall, il
any case, refuse or knowingly negleotto per.
form any duty enjoined on him by this act, ol
who shall consent to or connive at any evasion
of its provisions, whereby any proceeding re-
quired by this act shall be prevented or hin
dered, or whereby any property required tt
! be listed for taxation shall be unlawfully OK
| empted, or the valuation thereof, be entered
on The tax list at less than its true value, shall
| for every such neglect, refusal, consent ol
conniyance, forfeit and pay to the State, no
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-04-26

lleye Will raise or reduce the same 10 us
true value in money.
4,h. They shall not reduce the aggre.
gate value Of all the real property Of the
State, as returned by the county auditor,
more than ten millions Of dollars.
5.h.. Said board sail keep full record
Of their proceedings and orders.
Duties of the State Auditor.
SEC. SO. When the State Board Of
equalization shall have completed their
equalization Of real property among the
several counties, the auditor Of state shall
transmit TO each county auditor. a state.
ment of the per centum 10 be added 10, or
deducted from the valuation of the real
property Of his county, specifying the per
cenium added 10. or deducted from the val
uation Of the real property of each Of the
several towns, and Of the real property not
in towns, 10 case ln equal per centum
shall no. have been added 10, or deducted
from each; and the county auditor shall
forthwith proceed TO add TO or deduct from
each tract or lot Of real property in his
county, the required per cenium on the
valuation thereof. as it stands, after The
same shall have been equalized by the
county board of equalization; adding
moreover, or deductipg, in each case, any
fractional sum Of less than ffly cents, st
that the value Of ony separate tract or 10
shall, contain no faction OF q dollar.
| SEc. 59.The aIdhor ofstate shallon O.
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c0lVi0g f6lurnS OF tH0lr uOtob anu Uiiib us
counted, and all other moneys, effects or dues,
az provided in the nineteenth section of this
act, to enter the same for taxation upon the
grand duplicate of the proper county, and up
on the city duplicate for city taxes, in cases
where such city tax is not returned upon the
grand duplicate, but is collected BY the city
officers, which amount SO returned and en-
tered, shall be taxed for the same purposes,
and to the same extent that personal property
is now or may be taxed, in the place where
such bank or banking company is situated;
and such tax shall be collected and paid over
in the same manner that taxes on other per-
sonal property are required by law to be col
lected and pnid over.
Sec. 65. Each county auditor, after receiv-
ing from the auditor eff State, and from such
other officers and authorities as shall be legal
ly empowered to determine the rates or
amount of taxes to be levied for the various
purposes authorized by law, statements of the
rates and sums to be levied for the current
year, shall forthwith proceed to determine
the sums to be levied upon each tract and lot
of real property, adding the taxes of any pre-
| yious year, that may have been omitted, and
upon the amount of personal property, mon-
| eys and credits, listed in his county, in the
| name OF each person, company or corporation,
which shall be assessed equally on all real
and personal property, subject to such taxes,
| and set down in one or more columns, in such
| manner and form as the auditor Of State shall
prescribe; and 10 all cases where the whole
amount of taxes upon the personal property
moneys and credits Of any person, shall moi
| amount to ten cents, the auditor shall not en-
4 ter the same upon the duplicate. if such per
/ son has no other taxable property.
/ SEC. 66. Any district or township assessor
who shall deem it necessary, to enable him e
/ complete, within the time prescribed by thii
act, the listing and valuation Of the property
moneys and credits, Of his district, township
or ward, may, with the appreciation Of ths
! county auditor, appoint some we'll qualified
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5.so eDtofcoo Dy Rtt6cnmenb or exeCutf0ns
or such process as may be directed by the
court.
SEC. 81. That previous 10 the first day
Of November in each year, the treasurers
Of the several counties shall attend one day
At the place Of holding the election, in each
township Of their respective counties, for
the purpose Of receiving taxes.
County Boards for tie Equalization Of
Real property
SEC. SO. The county auditor, the
county surveyor, the county commission
ers, and the district assessors, or majority
Of them, shall form county board for the
equalization Of the real properly Of the
county, with the exception Of the real prop
erty in The city Of Cincinnati, which shall
be equal,zed by special board, as herein
alter provided. They shall meet on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday OF
September. one thousand eight hundred
and 6fty-three. and every sixth year there
/ after, ai the auditors Office, 10 their sever.
/ al counties, when the county auditor snail
lay before tl1sm the returns Of the real
4 property. made by the several district as
SCISSORS of such county, with the additions be
shall have madesherelo, and having eacf
taken an oath fairly and imparlially is
egualIze the value Of the real estate Of suct
/ county. agreeabiy 10 the provisions Of .hi
| act, they shall Immediately proceed /,
| equalize such valuation, 80 that each trac
or LOT shall be entered on The tax list at it
true value; and for this purpose they shal
observe the. following rules:
4 1st. They, shallralse the valuation Q
such tracts and lots of real properly, as, j
their opinion, have been returned belo,
lheif true value, 10 such price or sum a