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IIideaast triue.

The Ciucin natl Commercial Of Avedues-
day last, gives an account II one Of he most
hideously inbunan sacrifices Of life, That has
tatsty come to orr notice. A whole family
named Blye, consisting Of ten persona, rssid.
ing one mile below p atriot, lad :, were pois-
oned fsw days since, and five Of the nun.
Der have died! The suspicion Of the crime
rests spon person connected with the fam.
lily, whose own wife, aid two Of his own
children. with a sister in,law and brother
in law, died from the effects Of The dose -
The fcmiiy were taken sick after dinner;
physicians were sent for, and poison at once
detected. Post mortem examinations were
bad, and the stomach Of one Of the victims
was sent to thiscity to be aualy yzed ,and we
understand that arsenic vas the poison ad.
Ininistered The suspected son in las is
now under arrest, and will undergo an sz.
animation at Patriot. The five survivors Of
this bellish deed are yet lying sick with
hopes Of recovery Pills Post, May IL.
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EXPENSES Of Government.

The government Of the United States was
intended by its trainers. to be "a light and
simple" one. But this sage intention of the
Republic, has been practically defeated, as
often as the Wing party has obtained The
control Of the Executive Government Of the
Nation. Take the present Wing Admins.
tration, for Instance. Tudor the reign of
Taylor and FILLMORE, the expenses of
the Government have reached the enormols
sum of FIFTY MILLION of dollars per
year! lis expenses, during the A dministrs-
tion Of JAMES K. Polk, were Thirty NIL
lions year; and during that of General
JACKSON only about Thirteen Millions
year. Thus,it will be seen that the annual
expenses of this Government, under the ex-
isting w hig Administration, are TWEEN
TY MILLIONS greater than during the
Democratic Administration Of MIR. POLK,
whilst the country was involved in a War
with Mexico, and THIRTY-SEVEN MIL
LIONS greater than during the Democrat
ic Administration of General JACKSON, @at
a time when the machinery Of the Govern
ment was extensive in all its operations
when Modification was breeding its horrors
in our midst. and desperate financial spec
ulators threatening the very stability Of the
power of the Nation !!
The fore going ;sonly smeager specimen
of the enormous profgate sguandering of
the peoples money, by the Wbig party-a
party that is notorious for its loud-mouthed
professions of economy, and which is con-
stantly charging the Democracy with ex-
IN fbo dp,f e al
National Government To this unprece-
dented extravaganza, is added corruption of
the backest character. II, therefore, the
people of this Nation would preserve their
liberties. they must wrest the Government
from the hands Of the Wing party for, in
the truthful and impressive language Of
another, shistory is full Of xrmples, illus
trating and enforcing the great lesson, that
extravagance and corruption will ruin any
Nation. Foteign force is impotent. when
compared with domestic corruption. The
little States Of Greece, while they remarked
virtuous and economical, and ardent lovers
of liberty, were an over.match for all Asia.
They afterwards yielded TO the power Of
of Macedon, tut it was not until the gold
of Philip had penetrated into the heart Of
Greece, that his steel could triumph on the
fatal field OF Ch@ronea.
We rejoice that the day for retribution
will soon lie at hand. Within a very short
period of time, an opportunity will be pre-
sented for the American people to arrest the
extravaganza and corruption of the present
Wing Administration. by hurling the Wing
party from power, and restoring the Gov
ernment to the hands Of the Democratic
party under whose direction it became
strong, prosperous and powerful among the
Nations of the earth. Ohio Patriot,
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Ohio State Fair Gronnds-Sszsctio,

Ohio State Fair Gronnds-Selection
Mads.-The committee have selected q
purl Of Mr.. Scovilps farm, at the corner of
Frou,ier and Kinsman streets, as the spot
on which to hold the State Fair. No more
desirable could have been chosen. and we
cannot but rejoice at the liberality of Mr..
Scoyill in offering it for the public use.
The arrangements of the grounds, and
whatever may be needed to obtain proper
personal aid, erection of buildings, &C.,
will be under the care of ex.Mayor Case.
fhis is guaranty that every thing needed
will be done on his part, and we are sure
our citizens will be prepared to do every.
thing on their part.- True Democrat.
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The Homestead Bill.

We briefly announced last week the
passage Of this bill through the House of
Representatives Of Congress. The bill has
gone 10 the Senate and has been twice read
in tat body, and it is believed il will pass
tha. branch. Still there may be some
doubt on thai point, and we would recon-
mend i,ha, the friends Of tho measure among
the people should be active in forwarding
memorials to that body urging its immedi-
ate passage. The following brief form Of
petition we fnd in an exchange:
ITO the Honorable the Senate Of the
United States: We most respectfully en-
treat your concurrence in the bill which
has passed the House, commonly know Us
the Homestead bill.'
I.is very general complain. thai Con-
gress has been doing lutte or nothing save
vrangliug abou, the Presidency the presen,
session; YET, if this bill shall become law,
i, will be found tha. i. has done more for
the cause Of humanity than any Of its pred
ecessors for many years past. |, will be
a most palpable evidence Of substantial
progress. Itis but very few years since.
that the doctrine OF the Freedom Of the
P ublic Lands had but here and there an
advocate, and was denounced by the lead.
ing politicians and presses as "agrarian."
But now, its friends are in the ascendent,
and we hope, ere the present National Leg
isla,ure shall adjourn, to see these lands
saved 10 the landless poor, instead Of being
placed at the disposal Of heartless land
sharks. The following are the provisions
Of the bill which has passed the House:
Any head Of family and citizen Of the
United States, Gor which, not being citi-
zen, shall have declared intentions, and
shall become citizen before the issuing
Of patent, shall be entitled, free oil cost,
to one quarter section Of unappropriated
public lands, 10 be located in body, after
the sameshall have been surveyed, or max
ing affidavit that he or she is not the owns
er Of any land at the time Of such.appli-
cation, and has no, disposed Of land 10 OBJ
Tain the benefit Of the act; such land, in no
event, to become liable for any debt con-
iracted prior to The issuing of the patent
therefor. II, before the expiration Of five
years, the person shall change his or her
residence, abandon the said entry for more
than six months at any one time, said land
to revert to the government. No individ>
ual is permitted tc make more than one
entry under this act.
The vote upon its passage was divided
sectionally and politically as follows:
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tbs STATS PElNTIse.-We learn ,ha,
the printing under the first advertisement, o.
the Sta.s officers, was all awarded today
to a job office in this city (Osgood &
Blake, al some t,Usnty fire per cent less
than We pay our journeymen.
We hope peace will now reign ,hrough>
out the State and nation! And that thoss
who have labored so hard and necessarily
to strip this office under Democratic gov
srnmen. Of every cent Of pa,ronage, will
now snooze quietly on their pillows.
s P. S. Since the above was written We
have ascertained that the Banks for Exec
utiye Offices and Board Of Public Works,
&c, go TO an Office in springfsld.-Ohio
Statesman, May II.
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An INGENIOUS Lnck.-Mr. Frederick
Borlsn, of Allentown, the Democrat says,
has recently invented new lock, which fos
safety exeels anything Of the kind now in
use, and is destined to supsrcste all others
for stsres, banks, &C., as well as private
dwellings. It lis double spring door lock,
with an alarm attached, which makes a
report as loud as an ordinary pistol. Il ID
50 constructed that by turning the key oncs.
the bolt moves a sufficient distance to lock
the door-which answers oil purposes for.
the day time. Tuning the key again, q
spring is touched somewhat similar to the
spring of pistol cock, which communicates
with small barrel at the rear of the lock.
and by means Of its mechanism, when prop.
srly loaded is said to make noise loud
enough to be heard three squares off.
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Seizure # an AMERICAN Ysssel by the
DRsch: 8

A Batavia Java les4r Of F, btusry 27,
(according TO the New Yetk psters, )sln,es
that few daye> pre-, lois an Anericsp
SC hooner, called he Fiji, wns b,oreb. into
Batavia Roads by wnr,s;etmeI fam
Palenbang:
"The owner ard all on Ionrd were made
prisoners, en- a charge Of high treason, foy
eh5eavoring 10 iLcuce The Sulisn Of J6mbie,
or Dambia, TO rovolt against the Dutch
The recent disc fft clion at Pnlcn.bar q and
its neightci has greatly slhIned ihs
Netherloncs govern ent; which is we'll
aware tEntil e ngtilss 1--we no fiji c,itD n for
its rule. According 10 lie Dutch versien
Of Ills t,etscntble flair, i, would srpear
that the Flirt orrivtd al Palimb.rg, ard
TINT tie owEer. Mr.. Gibstn, e'a'ed ihet no
wos on pleasure cruire, rs mrn cf for
lune. After a tlcrt t;ne, cuiifg which
The utmost cordially ard hospitality existed
between Mr.. Gibson and the officials at
that station, the suspicious Of tie authori-
ties were excited, and strict watch kept
over the vessels movemenls.&
"Ihe mate, or supercorgo, who Is snid
TO be of a romantic disposition, sns dis
patched by Mr.. Gibson whha letter 10 IL o
Sultan Of Jambie, written in lie Malayai
language, and stating that, if The Sultna
wished ii, Mr.. Gibson would enable him ta
throw off The Dutch yoke; that there was
large feet OF American vessels of war, Who
would assist the Fiirt against The Duich.--
The mate Travelled in native dress 10
avoid suspicion, and when captured lhe lei
ter was Sound conceded in one Of his stock.
ings. The matter had caused much excite.
msnt in Batavia, os the accused parties arc
to be tried for treason against the Duicif
government,
"On his arrival at Batavia Mr.. Gibson
was kept close prisoner, bu, released bH
tue cour', on the g,ound that the alf,ir ape,
peared 10 be no more than foolish esca-
pads. On the same day the Prociref
General had Mr.. Gibson and ciew iRpris-
oned, aud at The last accounts they were IN.
carcera,sd, awaiting trial before the 50.
p'eme court MIR. Gibson had addressed =
letter to the Amefican Commodore, begging,
his interference and prolec,ioR."
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The new Mexican Revolution.

The Washington Telegraph publishes
the following in reference to the revelation
in New Mexico.
Private dispatches were yesterday re,
ceived in this city from New Mexico ria.
ST. Louis, 10 the effect tha, a revolution
was anticipated, and that Gov. Calhoun,
who is convalscent, after pro.racted Ill
ness, had availed himself Of such military
assistance as c6uld be procured, to resist
and quell whatever opposition to the laws
should arise.
Dispatches from Gov. Calhoun, says
tha. threatened revolution Portends seri.
Gus trouble. Volunteers were being rais-
ed to subdue the revoluiionis!s and preserve
order.
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of interest in New York, and in ell oar
commercial cities (although it has little in
huence in the country because the Lon
don Capitalist will purchase our better
class of Railroad and State Stocks, which
of course takes them ou! Of the hands of
Stock-jobbers."
The taOo per cent at which rate the bank
of England loans, it would seem is ample
remuneration for trouble of doing the bust.
ness, and risk, when good security is taken.
Such should be our highest rates. unless
for small sums. 1t might not however,
pay us high salaries 10 bank officers as they
would crave.
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PRoFlTs OF DuRHAN STocK = Mr. Ed.
win Harmon, Of Ashta bula, Ohio, has pub
lishsd in the Telegraph a statement Of tho
sales Of Durham stock, from hall breeds 10
full blotds. for the year ending May lst,
1852. Tho transactions show sales Of 26
head Of cattle, amounting to $l2s7 50.-r
Mr.. II. took most of The premiums en- neat
stock at the last Ashtabula County fair and
the Telegraph says Mr.. n thinks at this
time he will not offer any stock for pre-.
mium unless he can have oompstitOr.-
He will accept a challenge from fattsd cat.
tie down to sucking calves, il notified Of
acceptance between this time and the 6rstef
June.
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ANOTHER CUBAN ExPEDIrloN.-AN New

ANOTHER CUBAN ExPEDITIoN.-A New
York correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Ledger states tha. he saw a private letter
from Cuban "FIllbuster," dated at New
Orleans, which states there is no mistake
about the fact (heretefore stated only in
the shape Of vague rumor) that another
expedition is on foot for the invasion of
Cuba lis headquarters is Now Orleans;
but it has affiliated associations elsewhere,
with large amount of funds in hand.
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q Our neighbor Of the Wig is still

F Our neighbor of the Wing is still
pursuing his dirty calling. He reiterates
his contemplate falsehoods and ISLANDERS
against the Legislature, without introduc-
ing either facts or arguments to sustain
them. He acts upon the motto that "a lie
well stuck to will serve his purpose as well
as the truth" In the generosity of his
meek Christian heart he applies 10 US the
character ofa blackguard because we had
the temerity to expose his tpious falsehoods.
Well, if we be one. we are happy that we
do not unite with that character that Of a
contemplate liar and base hypocrite. We
have not stolen the spotless robes of that
world above, which neither of US, has ever
seen, in which to serve his satanic majesty
And he may rest assured that they no not
conceal his moral deformity.
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PHILADELPHIA. Nav 16.

Fearful Railroad Accidental dispatch
has been received here from Princeton,
which states that The mail train from this
city for New York, was thrown off tho
track, this evening near Princeton, and
several passengers seriously injured.
TThe PhHadelphla mail arrived in New
York about o'clock. The mail conduc.
tor informs US thai six cars were thrown
down an embankment, fifteen ieei, and
were completely demolished. But few
passengers were injured, and they but
slightly.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-05-24

MELoDesss.-We have neglected heretofore,
to call attention to the advertisement of Mr.. G.
F GREEs's! Melodeon Manufactury. The in
struments manufactured By him, for beauty of
finish and fullness and richness of tone and ease
in execution are not surpassed by those of any
otherestabl blishment Call at his room in Little's
building and examine for yourselves
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SIGNS OF THE TIMEs.-When you hear
lady laying great stress on her own vir.
tue. it is a sign she is no better than she
should be.
When you hear the cork from small
beer bottle snnp, i! is sign ii is about to
fzzle out.
When Bank calls its stockholders to-
geaher, and makes All extraordinary report,
it is sign that they are rotten, and are
trying TO deceive its creditors. Look out
for them, or you will get bii.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-05-24

FEx>Senator Hannegan, Of Ind has
delivered himself up 10 the proper authori,
ties for an examination into the circuaIsian
ces, resulting in the death Of Capt. Duncan,
his bro,her>in>law.
Capt. Duncan is said 70 have admitted
frequently that he slapped Mr.. Hannegau
10 the face; previous 10 being stabbed
lie died forgiving him, wi'hou. murmur
or complaint, only rcgrst,ny, as be sais,
thai. .ha-had not died in Msxica.-Cia. Gig.
18Th.
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THE GIBsoNs.

This company Of singers, under the direction
of Mr.. JoHs GlssoN, formerly conductor of the
music at the Rev. Mr.. Lowelrs Church, Boston
give musical entertainment at the Disciples
Church this evening They present an excel
lent programme, and promise rich entertain
ment. Go and hear them.
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The wings were SO in favor 10 81
against; Democrats 81 10 80; Free Soil.
ers 4 to 2; the North stood 7s 10 81, the
South "a TO 32-showing majority of
every party and each section cf the Union,
for the measure.
Again we say 10 the friends of the meas.
ure, lose no time in endeayoring to secure
the final triumph Of this great measure
Circulate petitions like the above, and send
Immediately, for there is no time bslost...
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insti :ons, and also the amount paid 10 each
perscn, which reports shall be approved by
the Board, and presented to the Governor,
as provided for in the constitution.
ss Sec. 6. That there shall be visitatiops
and thorough examinations of the several IN
stutions, menthy by one, and semi-nnnual-
ly ny q ;,tejorify of the trustees, and annnai-
ly by The whole board of trpsiees, which
board shall draw up and preserve, detailed
ed report or record of the proceedings OF the
several institutions under their charge, which
record shall be subject to the command OF the
General Assembly, and open at oil times to
the committees ON benevolent institutions.
Sec, 2, That the Treasurer of Stateshall
be. aud he is hereby appointed The treasurer
of these several institutions. and all the ex-
pedses Of The several institutions shall bepaid
out Of the funds appropriated for the use Of
suclI institutions. on order signed by the Su-
petintendent and two of the committee.
SEC. 8. The Trustees provided for in this
act. shall perfo, m all the duties required of
them, grafutously; Provided, however, that
they shall be entitled to have their necessary
expenses raid, during the time they may be
actually engaged in tho discharge Of their Of
fetal duties.
SEC 9. That this act shall fake effect, from
and after the first Monday in June next; and
the Beard of Trustees appointed under the
provisions of this act, shall meet at the city of
Columbus Oh said day, and organize.
JAMES c. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Reps.
WILLIAM MEDILL,
President Of the Senate.
April l6, 1852.
AUDlToR's OFFIcF, PORTAGE Co
Ravenna, May 26, 1852
thereby certify that the foregoing are true
copies of The acts passed by the General AS
sembly Of Ohio. as certified to by the Secre-
tary Of State.
JOHN G. MCBRIDE, .4udiior.
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o. A new light was introduced to tha
public at Washington, on Thursday, by
Geo. Hall, the patentes, supplanting Cam
phene for its unexplosive character, and
cheaper than gas by one.half; it was tested
in the presence Of number Of scientific
gentlemen who were unanimous in their ex.
preston Of its superior merits.
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1--WE are requested to direct attention to
a notice in our columns this week Of General
Christian Anti.slavery Convention at Ravenna
on the Wednesday and Thursday, the and and
Sd Of june next.
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From the Cleveland True Democrat.
Low Pressure Engines.

MEssRs EDlroEs:-The constant dsas-
iers and loss Of life on high pressure stenm
ers and the comparative security Of low
pressure, hes led TO the inquiry as to the
pracsicabilisy ofuslng low pressure engines
in steamers on the western rivers. here
are three objections urged by the advocates
Of high pressure engines against the use of
low. pressure on the rivers, 10 wit: weight,
extra cost, and the difficulty Of using mud
dy water.
The first objection can only apply where
the water is very shoal. And in such cases
TO very limited extent, as low pressure
engines are bu. slightly heavier than high,
if the brick work that surrounds the boilers
in high pressure boats is taken into the &C.
count.
Low pressure engines cesi twice as much
as high. This objection should not weigh
feather with any considerate proprietor;
as the expense Of operating good low
pressure engine is a. least ous third less
Than the cost Of operating high pressure Of
the saua4PosxeE--->------
The difficulty Of using foul or muddy
water, do not believe is any greater with
one than the other. | fully believe that
low pressure boilers, as they are now usual.
ly constructed, would be much safer, as the
liability OF the water to become reduced TO
a dangerous point in the boiler is much
less 10 The low pressure. The sedimen.
in hiah pressure boilers settles over the
fires, exposing the plates to an intense
heat, often with a thick coat Of clay or sand
between the voter and the fire, while the
sediment in low pressure boiler settles be.
low the fires, and in the spaces not exposed
10 much heat.
There are some minor objections to the
use of low pressure engines, that regard
as Of little consequence.
do not believe the Mississippi and its
tributaries are an exception 10 all other
waters in the world. Ali the rivers in Eu.
rope and Asia, where steamers are used,
are naviga,ed by low pressure boats
Nearly all the boats navigating the wnsers
of California and the eastern rivers Of the
U. Stntes, are low pressure. There are
three or four high pressure boats in Cali.
fornia, and less than forty low pressure;
and the only serious disasters that have yet
occurred there, were by explosions Of high
pressure boats.
When the great difference in the cost Of
operating the two kinds Of engines is taken
into the account, the vast saving Of human
life, the increased confidence that greater
security would ihsiil in the minds Of the
travelling public, no effort or expense
should be spared to effect change that, if
successful, would bring to the Great West
such incalculable advantages.
The following is a lis. Of the fires and
explosions on steamers in which there has
been loss of life since 1912, on the lakes
above the Falls Of Niagara, embracing
period Of nine years:
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SouTH CARoLIsA U. s. SENATOR
Ths Governor OF South Carolina has ap-
poinied Hon. VI. pEaAussyRE U. S.
Senator from that States, in place Of Sem
ator Rhet! resigned.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-05-24

ARnEsrrD.-Four young men, charged
with entering the gunsmilh shop of Israel
Forkei some three weeks ago, were ex-
nmined before Justice Jackson on Wednes-
day last. and hello to bail at the mex, term
of the Common Pleas. Three Of ,hem
were committed in default Of bail, and the
other entered into recogniznnce.
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CoNsHcrIc UT U. S. SENATOR.
Legislature of Connecsicu, has elected
Hon. Isaac Toucey u. S. Senator from
that Stale for the term which expires on
the Sd Of March 1851.
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IFSome of the German Governments in
order to check emigration, which is daily
increasing. have imposed tax of from sew
en- to eight thalers upon each emigrant for
the right Of leave.
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SUSPENSION OF THE ANN AaBoR BANl

SUSPENSION OF THE ANN ARBoR BANK.
The Governmen, Stock Bank o. Ann
Arbor, Mich, has recently sustained a
heavy run upon it for specie, and on Tues.
day last, gave out and refused 10 redeem.
This. bank has large circulation, ST ased a.
100000 and is owned in Wall street,
New York, where the bills are issued. and
most OF them circulated.-I6.