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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Letter from Gen. Pierce

(. The following eloquent and palrioticilet.
ter was addressed TO the democrats of the
the third aod fourth congressional districts
of Philadelphia, in response to an invitation
to participate with them in the celebration
OF the 4lh of July. s
CoNcoRD,(N II, June 80, 1852.
GENTLEMEN: There are many reasoDs
Why j. should be peculiarly gratifying to
me to accept your kind invitation, and pass
the next anniversary Of independence as a
nation in Philadel phia.
!. Whenever an American citizen is found
on the recurrence Of tha, day, whether upon
his.own or upon a foreign soil. his thoughts
insiinctively turn TO the concentrated local.
ity Of the most sublime spectacle presented
in the history ofgoyernments, and his heart
beats quicker and warmer for his own coun-
try, and most earnestly for the disenthral-
ment of the oppressed everywhere. as bis
free glance is turned toward s.lndependence
Hall''
s. The Suggestions Of severe prudence may
for lhe moment. be the less controlling, bu,
1t is well that once in every year full lati-
tnde be given to the impulses that gush out
and the generous ardor that glows for the
Arm establishment Of constitutional liberty
throughout the world. Ii is well that we
recount the sacrifices at which this glorious
Union, with all its MULTIPLYING blessings, was
purchased. 1t is well that, in the midst Of
our congratulations, we remember that in
the weakness Of our infancy as people,
not only words Of cheering were sent across
the ocean TO greet US but upon its bosom
were borne 10 our shores, hearts to sympa.
thize and arms TO strike. How the cherish.
ed memories of the noble dead of other
lands. whose blood mingled with that Of our
fathers in the struggle that followed the
Declaration Of tho anniversary Of which
you are to commemorate, come threnging
with the gray dawn Of that day of general
jubileel So may they ever come! So
WILL they ever come white we are faithful
to the constitution, true 10 our mission, and
heedful Of the letters Of wisdom which have
descerned 10 US.
Independent Of the aspiring associations
to which have adver;ed, it would be pleas
ant to participate in the national festival in
Philadelphia, because should meet numer.
our friends whose acquaintance | enjoyed
a, Washington many years ago; and more
perhaps, for whom [ have formed ties of
unalterabIe attachment TO that different
field of service TO which so many Of your
citizens were called in l647.
With these strong inducements for com.
pliance, you will readily appreciate the
deep regret feel in being compelled to
deny myself the pleasure of meeting the
sterling democracy Of your city and coun>
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Backed Ont.

To-day was the time fixed by the whig
wire workers for grand gathering of the
hosts Of whiggery in mass convention at
the State Capitol. Yesterday was the day
for the meeting of their State Convention,
and following it, to-day was to have been
a gathering Of the masses. But the glori
Gus time which was to have arriu has not
arroven. A few days before the grand af-
fair was to have tcome off the cunning
coons sent forth their order that their call
for mass convention was indefinitely post
poned. The pretext for, the postponsm ent
is. that grossly false repqrts have been sent
abroad relative to the prevalencs Of the
cholera at the Capitol, which bavs so fright
eued the people that they would not turn
out. The real rea sonafor the t'inde6nite
postponement" may be found iI the fact
that, all the local attempts to get up mass
meetings had proved signal failures, and
that this would provelike unto them, they
wanted some excuse for getting out of the
scrape. and seized upon the cholera pretext
as Just the thing. They are valient set
of fellows! They "never surrender" and
they never 9faint, they don't.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
sFirst One and Them 'T,other John

First One and then 'T'other. n-John
P. Kennedy, of Maryland, ono Of the mos.
arlslocratic men IN the whole whig party,
has accepted the Secrelaryship Of the Navy
in the place of the fas,eejus, prawpuh, and
dem loine William A. Groham, the man
who received with such pleasyaw, the whig
nawmeenation faw Vice Pwes sedent. o,
ye neyer>dying squirti6ed Yellowplushes Of
whiggery! Kennedy, the successor Of
Graham-Graham the predecessor of Ken.
nedy. What legitimacy of eyquisites the
poor Navy Department is doomed to be
bored with under whig rule!-S Statssnaqn.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Railroad Disaster.

We learn from passenger, that az the
Express train bound this way, on the N.
Y. and Erie Railroad, was passing point
near Oswego,it ran over . woman and child,
killing them instantly. The little one was
playing on the track, and its mother seeing
the train approaching, ran to the rescue,
but could not get out Of the way with her
burden, in time.-Pfdin Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Another Cuban Expedition Reported

Another Cuban Expedition Reported to
have Sailed -Advlces from Madrid to the
2lst ult., state it was confidently reported
that telegraphic despatch had been receiv-
ed from the Spanish ambassador al Paris,
stating that an expedition had sailed from
Chagres against Cuba, under the command
of an American General. 1t was also said,
in connection with the above, that the
Spanish government-with whom the Amer.
ican minister, Mr.. Barringer, has hitherto
been successful in obtaining the pardon of
the prisoners brought there as the result of
the last expedition-have set their faces
against any further exhibition Of clemencv,
and the few who, from one cause or anoth-
er, have not been brought within the
former pardons, and are still at Ceuta, have
little chance Of getting out by any such
process.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

Lord Laurence, the Aa'srican Whig
British Mimster.-The London Court
Journal says that "Lady Lawrence" wife
Of Abbot Lawrence, displayed more valua.
BILE diamonds and brilian,s at the Queen's
levee than any other lady in the royal
presence. Those apples!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

MORE WHIG "ENTHusIAsM "-The Bos-
ton Daily Advertiser, Scott paper, says it
has maoe ..Ihe admission that il DOES NOT
ANTICIPATE A SUCCESSFUL RESULT at the
elections" and that it has "nn disposition
TO relract iha. admission I" Il also says
that it is the "UNIyERsAL lMPREssIoN."-
There is whig candor and truth for once.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

GeDEY's LADY's BooK.-The August
No. Of this popular Magazine has been re.
ceiyed. This is another double number and
contains much interesting reading matter,
together with four full page plates, and an
illustrated article on calico printing. Co
dey is more than redeeming his pledges.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

GLEASON PIcToRAL DRAWING CoMPAN.
ION, is full of excellent engravings. besides
much choice reading matter. tits worth
the subscription price $500 the year, or
81 600 the volume.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

SARTAlN FOR AUGUST, has been received
and is fully equal to any of its predecessors.
The Life Of Gen, jackson, by HEADLEY,
continued from the last number is interest,"
ing and is worth nearly the price of the
Magazine.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

District Electors.
lst. Charles Rule,
2nd. Granville w. Stokes,
81. R. s. Cunningham,
4,h. Enoch G. Dial.
5:h. Sam'l H. Steedman,
9th. Chas J. Orton,
7Ih. Joseph Kyle, :
9Th. Francis Cleveland,
9th. William Palmer,
l0;h Benz. F. Johnson,
ll,h. John B. Dumble,
18th. William Golden,
18th. Oliver Keyser,
l4,h. Hugh ]. Jewelt,
18th. William Okey,
10Th. Charles II. M!tchener,
l7.h. Chalkley 7. McArtor,
18th. James Findley,
10Th. Saml. D. Harris Jr
Goth. Eli T. Wilder,
2lst. Elios H. Haines.
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DOUBTFUL.
Total.

We would like to see the whig who would
figure the above result differently, and
would back up his opinion. We would.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

KossuTH and wife sailed for Liverpool in
the steam ship Africa on the l4lh.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

Democrats AttendI to the following no.
tce from The Chairman of the Resident
Democratic National Committee at Wash
ington: 90
To the Members Of the several Democratic
State and County Committses:
The Democratic Resident Committee,
appointed by the National Dsmocra,icEx>
ecutive Committee, under the authority OF
tAe last Democratic National Convention,
have now in course of publication number
of valuable documents for the coming cam
paign. In order to complete their lists of
names, already large, bur, not as full as
would be desired, the Resident Committee
respectfully ask the chairman Of the differ>
ent Democratic State and County Commit.
tees, and all active depiocrats throughout
the Union, 10 forward at their earliest con-
venience such lists OF names in their respec-
tive localities or districts, with post Offices
attached, as may serve to promote the good
of the cause. Wm. Nj. GWlN.
Chairman Of The Resident Committee.
A. P. EDeERToN, Secretary.
P. S.-Democfatlc papers in all parts OF
the country are requested 10 publish.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Presidential SpeeuIaiion

The New York Ersming Post. one Of
the most candid and discerning papers in
The whole Union, gives The following calcs-
aiion for the next Presidency:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Pllsbury on Pierce.

The Wing press, since the nomination
Of Gen. Scott, have endeavored TO induce
Free soilers 10 vote for Scott, for the rea.
son that although he had freely accepted
the domination, with the Resolutions an.
nexed,' (and glad to get il at that) yet per.
sonally he was opposed to the Compromise
N ensures, and would not abide by them il
he was elected. While they have said this
much for Scott, they have constantly rep
resented Gen. Pierce as being personally
hostile to the propagation and extension Of
liberal sentiments upon the subject Of slave
ry. Let every body read the testimony Of
PiIisbury, to whom no selfish purpose can
be imputed.
Everybody knows or has heard OF Parks
er Pillsbury, one Of the great lenders Of
the Disunion party. He lives nsar the res,
idence OF Gen. Pierce, and therefore speaks
knowingly Of his private character. We
copy the following extracts from letter of
his to the Salem Bugle:--Akron Standard.
As 10 all these considerations, DO not
suppose any better man than Franklin
Pierce will be selected by either of the great
political parties. He is deemed the very
prince OF good fellows, generous, open
hearted respected by every one who knows
him intimately; and tried by every worldly
standard but that Of anti slavery, very few
would rank higher than himself. Some Of
our most eminent orthodox ciergymen pros
nounce him man Of the ssdeepest religious
feeling;" and, though he does not belong
TO any of our churches, it is not. probably,
because they would not be found to open to
him, would he but knock at their outer
door, and were he the hypocri,e that
Henry Clay und Daniel Webster are,
| think he would join one, as bis best trump
card, towards making his presidential call.
ing and election sure"
= Franklin Pierce, as the Presidential
| candidate, pledges himself to execute the
| Fugitive Slave Law. But Franklin Pierce
/ as private man, here at home, would se>
| crelly aid off Fugitive from Southern
| Haynaue, as soon as he would have me do
| ii, were he, or his wife or child the hunted
and lacerated victim.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Democratic state Tic ket.

SENATORIAL ELECTORS.
MCLEAN, of Hamilton CO
BARNABAs BURNS, of Richland county. :
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

HARD RuN.-The whig papers abroad
represent the whig "mass convention" at
this place as 'large and enthusiastic" af-
fair. The whig party is indeed bard run
when its papers are driven to the necessity
of pufing such complete fzzle into con-
sequence. We attempted to give brief
description of the grand affair last week,
and those who beheld the farce will bear
US witness that the picture was not over
drawn. The fact is, it beggared descsip-
ton. If the enthusiasm which was mani
tested on that occasion is such as pervades
the whig ranks everywhere, (and from the
anccounts we receive we should judge it is, }
they must have great ground for encour-
agement and hope-sin horn" But still
they must whistle to keep their courage up
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15
The Explosion of the st. james.

ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.
Tho New Orleans Picapuns contains further part.
cars OF the Fad accident and loss Of life board the
steamboat It. James, on the 5th inst. Nineteen more
odies had been recovered up to the 9TH inst Among
hem were the following
body of lady, with light auburn hair. white muslin
dress three iugs the fore finger and two tho
ing finger Of the left hand gold stud button, mark
the initials II @. A.. one open work ear ring Body
upposed to be Miss Melissa Asher.
body Of man with blue merino pants white shirt
and under shirt gold shirt collar button and
count OF the Green Oaks Hotel against j. x. Shury aud
lady, dated 18th OF June, 1852 Body badly eraiied
BODY Of a man with n white linep shirt net under
shirt linen drawers white drill pants gugha coat blue
tripod vest and white handkerchief With red border
diamond breast PIN The body had pe psory bau-
dage and Is supposed to have been thai OF Mr.. NJ.
Wolf lawyer 81 this city.
body Of girl about eight nine years of age, WITH
red check dress and light red auburn hairs supposed
TO be Emma the second daughter OF Mre Asher
body of man with black frock cloth coat cotton
nde pants cotton drawers white cotton hr socks,
cunstn brogans Not recognized
body Of female with wooden dress red silk josey,
trimmed with black lace red flannel pct,icoat grass
petticont and white cotton stockings Light brown hair
the fore finger OF the right hand there is mark IL
ring had been cut OIL similar mark Is on the small hn-
ger Of the left hand Body not idert ed but believed to
be Miss Sbeed. body Of man with hickory shirt,
course panR coarse brogans old leather belt round
his waist curly hair and whkers. Body not recognized
A gold watch and chain were picked up ON the wreck
Of the ct, James
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15
The Pavlor's Lament.

FOR TIE NEW YORK UrRALD
Oh why does that white coat follow my PATH
Like the niger on the coon's track?
Does the price OF my contract waken his WRATH
Does he covet the coat on my back
Don't the flush on my dark cheek tanned by the SUM-
Semc pity arouse in his breast!
Wont ne do unto Others he'd 'wish to be done y
And leave me to quiet and rest!
Oh why does he harbor such III will gainst me.
And why does he pile 1t 70 hick!o
If he'll but wait, to what he shall see
He'll learn that I'm paving on tick
For time is for slaves and pity he's shown.
To the darkeys that fell in his way
oh Why then, make me, like samson TO groan
Under couple Of columns day!
My mind is sore troubled my heart IL most broke
BY the jokes that oft Crate mine ear,
When he passers by, smiling. that old saw quote:
Cobbbng, neatly, and quickly, done here's
And my slumbeTs at night by horrible dreams
Are devoid of the blessings of rest
For the cobe dance and the granite block seems
In derision, to France DER my breast
Oh hcrrid indeed wac the vision last night
mat feeted within my racked brain;
Printers devils and paviors greeted my sight,
In o battle mid thunoor and rain:
'Mong the ranks Of my foes mid the battles dim STRIFE,
Like devil, ell DER clothed in white,
Could see that dread form, malignant and rife
Pushing forward his imps TO the fight.
"And anon, and anon,r while the battle ragged on
Would he shrek, in tones shrill and crackd,
Who are you, what are you, and who're you FROM
To the people their contract give back;
For the city Is poor and can't stand the sell
Gifts spoils, TO AN outsider this time;
Graham breads the rise and tho colored stocksfel
Pity the sorrows Of the people, Pc.
Oh, Is there q man In this city can cay
His minds peace could not be disturbed
BY the pus (oor the eft from the press OF the day
And the pebbles and tar I've interrcd-
by the visions Of men, clothed in garb Of the law,
That have nigh turned the brain In my mob
As they eagerly strive TO get In their NAV
ONE OF THE FAMILY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15
Nnypl IpssiIlccuec.

The o. 9. ship Levsnt, Commander q. p Upshur, for
the Mediterranean dropped down to Hampton Roads
saturday and probably went TO sea the Same day, the
wind being favorable
The bark John II. Durham s,rvcd at Norfolk on FRI
day, from Pensacola with daft of ninety Eve searnen
for general service In charge Lieut. Farrand and Mas
ter Pearson.
The ship Cyanc has been akon out Of tho dry dock at
Gosport after repairing damages which found to be
very slight, being confined the removal Of small por
tion Of the copper and the caulkng Of the cardboard
streak.
fhe United States floop owar Preble left annapolis
last week. with upwards Of 100 souls board including
the class Of mdshipmen Of the date Of 1861 under Com
mander Craven The rfeble will sail for the Azores aud
the Madeira Islands and return about the lst o Sertc
Der October The Prcbc IL detailed for service every
summer school Of practice for the embryo occrs IS
us pAsy.-b@A. Xsmes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15

A CoLoNy.-Tho Hghtstown IN. j. Gazette
Gays that Stacy Homer old resident lately embarked
for California with his wife, twenty-five children and
grandchildren and ten young friends They WIN settle
on farm Of 200 acres, about twentyscu miles rom
ssr IysGspeo " tls sSa jose yss1y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-15

N. . -, ~ '7VFl' II, TN1Ts.
1h1h ',ih- regret VA, other 1l.ies shoild have
- -lfI ~. .9.iee', Nv. ~. ~. excel.
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upright are LIABLE through human fraty, to be de-
eeyed in their fellows, and through that deception,
those who are not virtuous like themselves
Another important item in the course of your re-
marks, on the Sth instant, in connection with the
expose OF your own exalted vrtuc--you expressed
nope that the ladies' you were addressing would
become virtuous." Let me ask you, NEST seriously,
my dear sir, how could you hope thus How could
you hope that those dear creatures, some Of whose
acts OF benevoeDce to the stranger drew tears from
your eyes while you were yet speaking-how could
to hope-they would become virtuous Had You
ever proved them unvrtuousl If So you could
have but faint hope Of their reformation. But If
you had not proved them unvrtuous, what testi-
mony had You OF their lack Of virtue And if they
were unvlrtuous, how could they become virtu-
Gus = Sir, your hope was OF the most damninp
die, and your very expression tended to convey the
assertion that those ladies you then and there ad-
dressed were prostitutes, unvrtuous-to that extent
you couid only hope, but the probability was they
were so far gone in wckedness you dare not believe
they ever could become virtuous. And now, sir. let
your own good sense. if you have shark left
answer.-Could you, had you mustered all The force
that hell could lend you-could you have committed
greater indgnty and outrage on the FEELINGS of
the most virtuous and sensible assemtlace OF laiies
that your eyes ever behed /! If you could tell me
how. " you could not, you are at liberty 10 re-
main silent Shall such insults remain unreouited.
unatoned for I
leave the subject for the moment. while "a
main, sir, most respectfully, your servant,
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
Hon. PERRY +. BRoccTrs, Assistant Justice.
p. YOUNG TO =. BRoccHus.
GREAT SALT LAKE. CRY, Sept 30. 1851
DEAR SrR:-Though will not indulge mvself 70
doubt for moment the sincerity Of your CONCESSIONS
on Saturday evening last, and Of your desires cx-
pressed that you wished to bury the Ratchet. shake
hands, forget the past, ard he friends; vet. sir.
knowing as do the frailty and weakness Of human
nature, and, consequently the possibility that Won.
sir, after all your Acknowledgements and pardon beg
gngs Of me for the insults which you offered to S6e
ladies of Utah. in general conference assembled with
the citizens generally, on the sth and your reauest
too, that would apologize for you to those whom
you had ofended-which / did, publicly. on Inc
stand, on Sunday last-I deem it my duty to adj
dress you brief communication which will be nre-
sened to you IN case you shall so far forget yourself
and the respect which is due to the acknowledo,
ments which you have made, az to open your month
agninst vrtuous people after you shall have 70.
turned to your residence at the capital or in anv
situation In which your lot may hereafter be cast.
And esteem this my duty more particula, ly, in.
'smuch as closed my second and last letter to Won
abruptly, for the moment, on account OF pressing
'Usesss, W'nSa' pps " flQss my gsNasks W many
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OINDEH-P.
STEER tailor, after heartily thanking his
czens the District and the souTToundng
country liberal and encouraging patronage for the last
socits OF
h 9Th street. three doors from the avenue
having advantage Of loo rent ereeet aceom,noda
|On porrne together with stock OF cloths, cass
and yespgs and well assorted that gentlemen
be pleased he guarantees the ampiest satisfaction 10
|aa VIII be may have the pleasure TO serve.
experiment he has been trying for The last nine months OF an
off Of the where rents much lower
and where, consequently prices
lean eoespondngy low has thus far proved emineny
gentlemen advised 10 take these advantages into
J consideration
Jan 2-3taw4wif
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FOOD, wooDI WOOD ,-The subscriber has at hi. wo,

MOOD! wOODI WOOD THE subscriber has his wood
NJ yard 18th bridge, eight hundred cords of
ko oak and pine wood which he is anxious sell for cash.
will be at the yard all tines ready deliver in such
antilles may suit purchasers He will take liberty refer
Of his friends and quality Of the wood,
via To T. c. Daniel John T. Frost John Ciagett G. G. Gram
(, Dr. Bsyy Washington, Rev. L. y. Morgan, Rev. Mr. Ham
(un
Jan 7-eo9m. GEORGE w. CONWAY.
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For Sale upon Easy Terms.

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Lot No. Is, In square 5l3.
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Inquire Of JOHN r. PEPPER,
First floor Adams's Express Iron Building
jan s7-eodu
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OF Virginia.
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