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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15

District Electors.
lst. Charles Rule,
End. Granville W.. Stokes,
81. R. S. Cunningham,
4th. Enoch G.. Dial,
5lh. Sam'l H. S,eedman,
9th. Chas. J. Orton, Toss
7.h. Joseph Kyle,
9Th. Francis Cleveland,
9Th. William Palmer,
10Th BENZ. F. Johnson,
llth. John B. Dumble, @
18th. William Golden,
18th. Oliver Keyser,
18th. Hugh ]. Jewe..,
18th. William Okey,
10Th. Charles n. M.tchener,
l7,h. Chalkley I. McAr.or,
18th. James Findley,
10th. Saml. D. Harris Jr.,
goth. Eli T. Wilder, s..
2lst. Elios H. Haines.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15
Our Congressional Nominee

Ano Ahion oso"u9oi PuoiiSneu al ne
residence Of Judge BE,ss, thus speaks oil
the doings Of the Uniontown Convention,
and Of the NOMINEES: 5s
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
The Convention which met at Union.
town on the 2nd inst, which resulted in the
selection Of Hon. Gerge Bliss as the nomi.
nee for Congress in this District, whose
name appears in our columns to-day
The Convention was very fully represents
ed, and although the contest sor nomina>
ton between the friends of the various can.
didates was spirited, Yet everything passed
off with the best Of feeling among all the
delegates. Among the various names as
candidates werc thoseof Gen. Bierce, Gen.
Lahm, Hon. D. S. Siarkweather and Judge
Belden. The ballo,ing finally narrowed
itself down TO Judges Bliss and Belden -
The former of whom received the nomina.
tion by small majority. All of the can
didates whose names were before the Con-
ven:ion, are well known, and each of whom
is amply qualified to represent our interests
in Congress. The nomination of Judge
Bliss givos, Gas It'll, should, great satisfac.
ton 10 the Democracy of this District
Judge Bliss has resided for long time in
this county, and at an early age cast biz
fortunes with the Democracy OF this Coun.
ty, and that too, when we were in fec
BILE and hopeless minority, since then cir
cumstances have somewhat changed; uni-
ted, as we are, with our neqhbors of Port
age and Stark, our success seems quite Ger,
tain. Our nommeesis known TO be man
Of fine abilities, which has been amply and
satisfactorily tested both at the bar and on
lbs banchs xh4ts. hisvsocial qualities and
liberal sentiments have rendered him deser.
vedly popular. The Judge has our best
wishes, and while the9 people have an ops
portuni.y of Representing their interests,
we hope they all enter into this contest with
energy and zeal, and success will surely
crown Our efforts.
The Stark County Democrat. speaks as
follows: sSsa
UNIoNToWN CONVENTION.
This Convention Of Delegates from the
counties Of Summit, Portage and Stark,
metaccording to appointment at Uniontown
on last Thursday, and on. the sixth ballot
nominated Judge GEoReE BLISS, Of Ak~
ron, as the Democratic nominee for Con.
gress. So : 60
Although Mr.. Bliss was not our first
choice, we are we'll satisfied with his nom-
ina,ion. II was not to be expected that every
one can be gra,i6ed with his selection.-
Some must be disappointed But as MEAS
uREs and NOT MEN," is the motto Of every
true Democrat, il is our duty 10 bow cheer.
fully to the will Of the7majority, and WELD
cordial support to the man of their selec.
tion.
With Judge BIS reputation we are some.
what acquainted, and we assure the De-
mocracy of Stark that in the person Of
Gro. Bliss, they have a. Democrat Of the
jefferson and Jackson school, who is wor.
thy Of our united and warm support. That
he will receive j we have no doubt. We
set "Old Mollyn down.as good for a draft
Of ONE THOUSAND MAJORITY for Judge
Bliss. 2 - e.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15

% The Whigsof hiscounty have issued
call for Nominating Convention to be
held in this placeon Tuesday, the 2sth
inst. - -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15
L. V. BIERCE.
AKRON, Sept. 3, 1852.

AKRON oepf. ., 1907.
Editor Democratic Standard:
DEAR SIR: learn from the proceedings
of the Uniontown Convention that Judge
Bliss is the nominee Of the Democratic par
ty for Congress. This, as you already know,
makes an issue between the two branch.
es Of the party in this county. The nomi-
nee takes the high ground os pro slavery.
and has denounced the other branch of the
party because they are opposed to slavery,
and in favor OF equal political rights for all
men.
We are now reduced to the necessary Of
voting for the compromise measures, Fugi-
tive Slave Law, and all, in the person of
Judge Bliss. or Of boiling the nomination.
regret that this alternative has been forced
upon us. have voted nothing but the reg.
uIar democratic nominations for the last
twenty-five years, but however much I may
be attached to the democratic party, am
more so to what deem democratic prsnci-
ples. With this view, l cannot support
the nominee. Twice he has defeated the
democratic party in this county, because
that party preferred candidates of liberal
principles to hims At the commence
ment of the present canvass, he threatened
again to defeat them if Free Democrat
was nominated, and thus compelled them to
nominate him. I will not thus be compel.
ed to support man whose only claim to
the Office is his subserviency to the slave
power.
| therefore declare myself candidate
for Congress, independent of party organ.
ization or dictation-a candidate Of the
People, and lot Of a party. 49,.
Respectfully, L. V. BIEUCE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15


We publish above the Circular of Gen.
BIERcE, announcing himself an independ-
ent candidate for Congress in this district.
The letter was received by US last week, and
owing to its non-appearancs We may have
rendered ourselves liable to the charge of
scaucus dictation," in the estimation Of the
writer. But we have no apology to offer for
our course We regarded bis determination
as rash, i'll advised one, which be would
himself regret on mature reflection, and we
withheld the publication Of the letter, in
hopes that the ssober second thought" would
dictate to him different course OF action.
We have ever been friend Of Gen.B., and
have no desire that any other than friendly
relations should exist between rs. But
however much we respect him, we can give
him no said and comfort" in bis present
efforts to defeat the Democratic party and
its candidate. We regret that he should
take this course; not from any fears we
have for the result, for we do not believe
that be will receive any considerable sup
port iu the district, or in the least endanger
the election Of Judge BLISS; but, because
be has heretofore acted with us, and no
doubt done good service in the party, and
the result of this step can only be to allen-
ate from him the affections Of the Democra-
cy, and place him in a position which, on
reflection he must regret. a-z...z-.
There was no wish at the Uniontown
Convention to predjudlce him in any man
ner, and had he received the nomination he
would have been supported by the Democ-
racy most cordially. The usual rule was
adopted requiring the candidates to abide
the decision of the Convention, and with
the exception Of him they all readily gave
the required pledge. No desire was mani.
tested to read him out Of the party, and, al
though his friends declined to pledge him,
yet his name was received and acted upon
by the Convention, and himself and friends
treated with the utmost courtesy.
He makes no pretence Of unfairIess, and
the only reason given for bis course, ethe
position of Judge Bliss on the slavery ques-
ton. is entirely unfounded. Judge Bliss
stands with the Democracy of the North,
and is as much opposed to that evil as G en-.
Berce, or any other man.
No one has attempted to prescribe him,
and if be is not now member df the DEM
oeratic party it has been brought about by
nis own act. -os.
1t is not true, as alleged by him, that
Judge Bliss has twice defeated the Democ.
Eracy Of his county, but the facts, as we un-
derstand them, are these; Owing to his
refusal to support Judge WooD, for Gov.
ernor, in 1850 and his letter to the Palmyra
Congressional Convention. the same year,
saying be 9differed in many respects from
the great body of the Democratic party, and
entertained opinions which be was satisfied
would not meet the views of the Democra-
cy," difficulty arose in Summit The Ex-
ecutiye Committee at that time consisted of
five, three of whom issued call on Tues
day for Convention on Saturday to non,-
inate candidate for member of the Con
stitutional Convention. That Convention
was regular delegate one, and nearly eye-
ry township represented. Ihe nest day,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15
UEMCCRATlC 10 IOAH - !.
FOR PRESIDENT,
FRANKIIN PIERCE,
.ysDFfNEW HAMPSHIRE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM R, KING,
s..y4.e,ss5<;.OF ALABAMA.

SENATORIAL ELECTORS.
MCLEAN, Of Hamilton co
BURNS, of Richland county.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-09-15

OF Or. Galphin as executor,
&o iu cash,
Ia Tteasur7 draft, No.
esaa,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

Mr.. Mead Chairman Of the Committee on
Resolutions, reported The following, which were
adopted amid much applause.
Resolred, That the Democracy of Michigan
stand now, where they will ever stand, upon the
democratic national platform of 1910, 1914, and
lS4S. The great principles successfully pro-
mulgated by the democratic fathers OF the Re
public, in the early history of our country-prin-
cples long since incorporated into the democrat
ic creed, and upheld and indicated by the uni
ted vote of the democracy in many fiercey con-
tested struggle, are those around which they rail-
" now. In the coming contest they will be
found manfully unfolding the Democratic Ma
tonal standard, and bearing in the van OF the po-
litical fight that slime honored flag" beneath
whose folds so many brilliant trumphs hare
been ,con
Resolred, That above and beyond all other
considerations, we regard the Union of the a
mercan States. For the perpetuation Of that
Union in its primitive integrity, we rely solely
upon a strict and unfaltering adherence to the
provisions of the constitution. We regard that
instrument as the bulwark of our national safe
ty--the sheet anchor of our political creed. To
each and all of its provisions we yield most cor
dial acquiesence; and are ready to defend and
maintain its compromises in the faith Of honest
citizenship.
ResoIred, That on behalf of the people of
Michigan, we present to the Democratic Nation
al Convention the name Of Gen. LEWIS CAss,
as the choice of our State for the office Of Pres
ident. Endeared to them by an early career
of useful effort to promote the Western inter-
ests--the brave hearted defender of national
principles-the prudent, far-seeing, sagacious
executive of Western territory in peace-the
honored and trusted Cabinet minister of one of
tive revered chieftains Of the democracy during
the sormiest period of his administration; and
the successful diplomatic defender of the free
dom of the seas" at foreign court and more
than all-the noble, fearless and foremost cham
pion Of the constitution and the Union through
recent and imminent peril-we regard him
pre-eminently qualified for the successful lead
ership of the democratic hosts in the struggle
now approaching.
ReSolred, That the delegates this day elected
to represent Michigan in the National Conven-
ton, are hereby explicitly instructed to use ev-
cry honorable effort to secure the nomination of
Gen. LEWIS Glass; as the Democratic candidate
| for the Presidency.
On motion of Mr.. Johnson, the thanks Of
the convention were rendered to its officers, and
the proceedings thereof ordered to be publish
cd in the Democratic papers of the State.
| When on motion the convention adjourned
sine die.
CHARLES p. BUSH, President.
EDWARD S. MOORE,
| HENRY FRALICK, W., p.o;,..
| THos. FITZGERALD, WV
| JOHN AFFORD.
G. Sso w r. M SSnn,uos. ses'ys.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

AMERICAN COMMERCE IN THE BALTIc.-The
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says:-"An important decision has lately
been made in the State Department, affecting
our commerce in the Baltic. 1t consists in the
prohibition to our Consul at Elsnore, Denmark,
to charge the usual Consular fee of two dollars
for returning the same to our captains and nav
igators passing from the North Sea into the Bal
tic, and stopping at the Esinore, merely to pay
the Sound dues. Mr.. Webster maintains that
the ships papers are to be handed to the Consul
merely on an actual arrival in port, with view
to break bulk, and not on the mere transit of
the vessel. This reverses the decision made by
two former Secretaries, (Mr. Webster's imme-
date predecessors, and releases our merchants
trading to Prussia and Russia, of an enormous
tax. Proper steps, believe, have also been ia
ken to rid our commerce of the Sound dues, ex-
acted by Denmark, as an old feudal tenure of all
European vessels passing from the North Sea
into the Baltic"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05


hope and ambition are traversing the globe for
materials to distinguish their base, while hope
Furnished with fancy, locates maturity as the
scene of dedication, at which the world shall
assemble to immortalize their triumphs The
garment of love worn thread-bare with care,
hardly checks their buoyancy until deaths cruel
shaft undermincs. columns and scatfolding and
they are buried in the ruins Years are but the
artificial clock work of time the noble brow
is the only dial upon which he casts his unerr-
ing shadow: and thus did we gaze upon those
children and youth, and in mental activity jour-
neyed their several futures, while we occasional
ly sought for them daguerreotypic shades of
their lives progress, from which they might
prepare for a setting" where they may arise
living pictures, immortalized in the daguerrean
halls Of Heaven. ALPHA.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
WASHINGTON, April "a.

Capt. Nagles, who was lately convicted of
fraud on government, has been sentenced to
four years Imprisonment in the pcntentiary.
CoNGREss.-Mr. Robbins offered resolution
as to the expediency Of authorizing the men,
bers of Congress to nominate midshipman for
the Naval Academy.
A memorial from Pennsylvania, in favor of
the Homestead bill. Referred.
The House went into committee, and resum-
cd the Homestead bill.
Mr.. Ewing spoke in favor giving the lands
in this way if any,
Chew. Hulseman has obtained leave of alb
sence from his government, for an indefinite
period, and will soon leave for Europe.
1t is stated that meeting of the members
will come on next week, with view to form u
new national party.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
EMIGRATIoN-Mr. Kendall, writing to thu

EMIGRATIoN.-Mr. Kendall, writing to the
N. o. Picayune, from Paris, says
"The emigration of Germans to the States
is now greater than it has ever been-is i'm
mense. According to a statement in Galignani,
three vessels left Antwerp on Saturday last
with S44 passengers. Seven other vessels have
been taken up TO carry out 1900 additional en-
igrants, and will sail shortly. In addition to
these ten American ships are looked for at the
same port shortly, some of them of large bur-
then, and they will all 60 out alive with Ger
mans. The emigration from Havre, as well as
from the Dutch ports and Hamburg and Bre-
men, is also greater than ever"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
New York, April Is.


Kossuth is staying at Washington for few
days. 1t is stated that he will spend some time
at Trenton, NJ, and then go to Boston, on
the invitation of the Legislature of Massachu-
sets. 1t is also said that after his return from
Boston, he will pay brief visit to Philadelphia
and Baltimore.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
UTICA, April 90.

UTICA, April 90.
We learn that it is showing at Albion this
morning. A large break in the Canal near that
village has taken place, through which boat has
been let out into field. 1t will take four or
five days to repair the damage.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
LOUISVILLE, April 81.

LOUISVILLE, April 81.
The steamer W. b. Clinton, and Chicksaw,
came in collision above Louisville on the Ohio
River last night. The latter sunk Immediately
% lives lost. The Chicksaw had on board q
locomotive for the Memphis road.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

WRECK OF THE characterization ues lost
We extract from the detailed account in the
London Times Of the 7th inst, the following
essential particulars of the loss Of the steamer
Birkenhead, Captain Salmond, bound to the
Cape of Good Hope, with reinforcement of
troops:
Another terrible disaster happened at sea-
At 2 o'clock on the morning of the Goth of Feb
ruary, Her Majestys steamer Birkenhead was
wrecked between two and three miles from the
shore of Southern Africa. The exact spot at
which the calamity happened was Point Danger
Off this point she struck upon a reef of sunken
rocks. The ship was steaming at the rate of 81
knots at the time.
The water was smooth, and the sky serene,
but the speed ut which the vessel was passing
through the water proved her destruction. The
rock penetrated through her bottom just aft the
foremost, and in 90 minutes time there was
few floating spars and few miserable creatures
clnging to them, and this was all that remained
of the Birkenhead. Of 638 persons who left
Simon's bay in the gallant ship but few hours
before, only 1874 remain to tell the sad tale. No
less than 454 Englishmen have come to such a
lamentable end.
Just what happened to the Orion off the Scot
fish coast, or to the Great Liverpool, off Finis-
terre, and what has now happened to the North
America on the Pacific coast, has happened now.
Captain Samond, anxious to shorten the run to
/, Algoa Bay, Rugged the shore too closely. $50
persons have lost their lives in consequence of
his temerity AS soon as the vessel struck the
rocks the rush Of water was so great that the
men on the lower troop-deck were drowned in
their hammocks.
Theirs was the happier fate at least they
were spared the terrible agony of the next ten
minutes. At least the manner of death was less
painful than with others, who were crushed be-
meath the falling spars and funnel, and then
swept away to be devoured by the sharks, who
were prowling around the wreck. From the
moment the ship struck, all appears to have been
done that human courage or GOODNESS could eff
feet. The soldiers were mustered on the after
deck
Tie instinct of discipline was stronger even
than the instinct of life The men fell into place
as coolly as on the parade ground. They were
told off irto reliefs, and sent-some to the chain
pumps, some to the tackles of the paddlebox
boats. Poor fellows! Had they died in battle
field, and in their country's cause, their fate
would have excited less poignant regret; but
their is something inexpressibly touching in the
quiet, unflinchng resolution OF so many brave
hearts struggling manfully to the last against an
inevitable disaster.
1t is gratifying also to find that the women
and children were all saved. There is not the
name of a single woman or child upon the list
of persons who persisted. OF the 1874 persons
who were saved, ll6 made their escape in the
three boats which succeeded in getting clear of
the wreck. Captain Salmond, who appears to
have done his duty after the vessel struck, has
not survived the calamity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

The fine steamer Caspian arrived yesterday
from Buffalo, and reports the ce,as very rotten
and nearly all disappeared from the lower end OF
the lake. She brought fine load of passen-
gers and freight. Free Press, 9th ut.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
NEW YORK. Aprjl %,

VIEW IUKh' NPIII III
The first boat from the canal, loaded with
flour and feed arrived yesterday.
A daring attempt was made yesterday TO
shoot Coroner Ives, while assisting to arrest
man named Thomas Kennedy, who had caused
the death of a lad only six years old, by giving
him liquor. The murderer escaped.
Kossuth set foot on the soil of New England
yesterday, and was well received
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

RICHMOND, April "a. .
Reid and Clemens, convicted some time since.
for piracy, we've executed to-day.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

TIFFANY's TREATIsE.-We notice that HOWE,
at the Bookstore in Grand Rapids, has lately
received this valuable and indispensable CON-
panion for Lawyers and Justices Those who
desire copy should call early.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
BALTIMORE, April 25

Dali IIWONfs5 hPf'' -1O'
1t has been confidently asserted that the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, by the recent flood, will
require six months to repair damages
The engineer contradicts this statement. 1t
will cost $4,000 for repairs.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.-The new Board
Of Regents have been in session several days
at Ann Arbor busiy occupied in examining the
affairs of the University, financial and other
WISE
We understand that the subject of electng
President was very fully discussed, but owing
to the fact that the information before the Board
was not so full as was deemed desirable to pro-
duce that unanimity of action and feeling which
is 80 important for the interest of the University
and the success of whomsoever should be final
ly selected for this responsible position, the
Board have adjourned for four weeks for the pur-
pose of further investigation.
There seems to be every disposition to pursue
prudent and conciliatory course in relation to
their important duties. Det Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

~ To delaying Spring" by " See Saw"
will appear in next weeks paper.
"Whos who, Fable" by G. t." will al
so appear in our next issue.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05
NAsHINGToN, April Goth.

w ASHiNGTON, April ZOth.
Senate-Mr. Seward presented petition fif-~
ty-two feet in length, from the citizens of Phil
adelphia, in favor of granting lands to actual set.
tiers.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

In the Pennsylvania Legislature, the bill abol-
ishing the death penalty, and substituting i'm
prisonment of not less than fifteen or more than
fifty years in lieu thereof, passed finally in the
House, on the 9th inst. yeas 46, nays AZ.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-05-05

WASHINGTON, April %.
There is a rumor current throughout the city,
that Postmarter-General Hail, will shortly re-
sign.