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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
Accident from Burning Fluid.

girl, domestic in The famiy of the Rev.
Frederick Hinckley, of this city, was badly
burned yesterday morning by her clothes TAX
ing FIRE. A few minutes previous she had brok-
en- small fluid lamp, and probably saturated
pof,ons of her dress with the flid. In taking
kettle from the cooking stsye her clothes took
FIRE and Instantly enveloped her in flames. con.
suming her dress almost en- irly, and burning
her very seseraly before il could be exin-
guished. The family have always used The
fluid sparingty, ard with grest care never allow
ing lighted lamp in the hands of The children
or domestics. Courant
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
"IIe wires in and wires out,

Is going South or coming back !''
His position is adroilIy taken, that in the
future, according to developements, he can take
either side with equal consistency.
The President laudates with stlted satisfaction,
the Compromise measures, and pledges the whole
might of his administration TO sustain them-clan-
ing that those measures have brought "repose.' ~
and this srepose is to suffer no shock during my
official term, if can avert it,
The people will be surprised to learn, what
the message claims to be the case, that the Com
promise measures are 8 new league of amity
and of mutual confidence, into which the people Of
the Republic have entered.'' Can boated, lying
arrogance go farther?
But what more elevated or just could we expect
| from ffth-rate, New Hampshire, pettifngging
lawyer, a tippling, bar-room politician
Perhaps he will crush the spirit of freedom and
independence out of liberty loving. insulted and
abused people. We shall see. And perhaps one
Franklin Pierce, with corrupt party at his heels
will yet be hurled down the sleeps of poll cal in
| fanny, no more to abuse power and disgrace the
nation in the eyes of the world.
| We leave the subject to the reflection of the TO-
telligent reader We expect TO recur to it again.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14

For the Ohio Star,
To let for the ensuing winter, 125 school houses
in Portage County. The attention of Mr.
Sanders & Co., is particularly invited to the sub
jet. B.
Dec. 10Th 1883
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14

The better animals can be fed, and the more
comfortable they cau be kept, the more profitable
hey sre--ans al farmers work f0s Profit.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
Palmyra Dec, 10th SO

Palmyra Dec. 10th SO
Mr Editur. discovered in one of the Nos of the
Star an account of the examination of candidates
for school teaching, by Portage Co examining
mittee held at the court house in Ravenna, Satur
of its correctness) seems to reflect Great dscredt
upon the unfortunate Minority of unsuccessful ap-
pcants. Who it would seem, Having been as
sai!ed have a natural right to reply through the
same organ (the starr in their own defense. We
| can but approve and highly commend the board.
| for their unwingness to impose upon the coun-
ty, by granting certificates to teachers who could
not answer correctly half, or even all, of the SIM
pie questions propounded to them.
! But there are we think other reasons aside from
incapacty which led to the disasterous results OF
which the commity complain,
The public have as good right, and as much inte-
rest, iu knowing their reasons, as they have in
knowing Why the commity granted SO few certif-
! Gates,
/ There is assuredly wrong somewhere, The queer
| is whether it is attributable to the applicants
alone; or in part to them and in part to the board
of examiner.
1t The questions are written upon the black
board and although read over once; then taken uI
one BY one to be answered; nearly one half the
time, allotted for answering thsm, is necessarily
taken up in squirting them out, this leaves the
mind in a state of hurry that confuses the ideas
This difficulty might be obviated by having the
questions in print slip of paper, 2d The day
was uncommonly dark and writing with peuci! OF
pnper l for one could not see the pencil marks 81
as to read what | had written consequently c0ul,
not compute in 6guers at all That was of course
dead set, therefore made few random fisuers
and wrote-Ans-fo for answer and on the afte
examination on Gramer, paid but little attention
TO the mode of answering; Came off we'll satsfie
that had not given evidence of any thing in th
neighborhooi Of adequate qualifications for teach
ing. Should have conceived it ridicuousIy absur
in the board if they had given me certificate
This difficulty is attributable TO the darkness of tn
day; and pencil writing.
And accounts for the reason why The examination
went off much than those which ha
preceded it Figuers and mathematics was away
my favorite theme. From youth it has alway
been my boast, That l could carry them TO thei
uliinatum. But here, could neither add, sub
tract multiply or divide, These suggestions ar
not designed to cast any reflections on the exami
ners, but means Of removing obstacles in tn
way of the candidates. and to enable the commit
tee, to Judge of their qualifications with create
precision Either in this, or in coming years,
G Tod
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The Presidents message.

The faithful as matter of course laud this
document ad sidera, claiming for it merit second
not even to Jefferson. Thrift may follow fawn-
ing.
Wa are content to leave our candid and intel-
gent readers to put their own estimate upon the
document we'll assured that they will characterize
it has whole, as al uustatesn1 mike narraw, grow
cling, partisan document, unworthy the dignity of
executive station.
We have fallen upon evil times. when the reck-
less, interruptions partisan. rather than the paIri
otto, competent statesman, is elevated to be the
head of great Nation.
The low, political grovsler is discovered where
he declares his purpose to f,How g those whose
opinions and expositiobs constitute the standard of
my political -faith.''
Who docs not hang his head in very shame at
such disgusting exhibition Of partisanship in the
NatioT al executive
In regard to the Pacific Rail Road he puts forth
elaborate attempt to lake both sides of the ques-
ton.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14

L CAMPHENE AceIDENr.--A camphene lamp ex-
pIoded in the house of Philip Sheitleman, in this
village. causing serious injury to three of the chill
dren of Mr.. s., who were badly burned. Such,
accidents so frequent as 10 be warning to all
against the use of eanphene or burning fluids Of
any kind. Rome Sentinel.
Warnings seem lest upon the public. In
spite of the multitude of horrd accidents resulting
from these rnurderous compounds, they continue
to be used in private houses, hotels, steamboats,
and omnibuses Fathers who are reckless of the
lives of their children. or husbands who would
grieve but little over any fatal accident to their
wives. have sort of right to use whatever explo-
sives they please in their domc;ls. But keepers
of hotels ana superintendeu,s of public convey
ances, have sort of right to endanger the lives
of those whom they are paid to protect.
We concur with those who suggested, that
when the question of prohibiory liquor law shall
be taken up by the Legislature, prohibitory
! Camphene. Burning Fluid and Rosin Oil law shall
also be onsidered.-Albony Eue. JOUR.
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more Burning FIuId Accidents.

A Mrs. Townsend, ia Coyingtou. attempted,
while her lamp was still burnfag, to pour some
camphene inio 1t. when the fluid taking FIRE, ex-
ploded with great fgfpe, ae,iieg Ere to the Iadys
dress, which was with great 6sfheulsY extinguish-
ed. Her face was also much cat by the fragments
OF the glass Of the lamp which was shattered by
the explosion, and had help not been near, Mrs.
T. must inevitably have fallen another victim 10
camphene.-Ci Gin. Atias.
Yesterday we noticed the destruction of store
at Lyons by the bursting of camphene lamp
To-day we record, from the Rochester Daily
Union, somewhat serious camphene explosion
| on Saturday night, in the store of John South
worth. in Penfeld village, Monroe county. 4 sor
| Of Mr.. s., aged about twenty years, went 10
barrel of camphene 10 the back part Of the s:or,
to fill his lamp, and while in the actof doing so
carlessly allowed The contents Of the barrel TO TAX,
! fire. A tremendous explosion followed, tearing OF
the roof of the building knocking down the J youn
man, and setting FIRE to the premises. The ex
plosion created great excitement in the village
The inhabitants repaired to the store. and by grea
effort stopped the progress of the FIRE, though a
ono time it was feared that general confagratio
was about to take place. The young man wa
the only person injured and his wounds are severe
It is thought that he will suffer the loss of on
eye, besides being otherwise dis6gured inihe face
On the whole, he had narrow escape. as did ais
the Church and other bal dings at P enisld.-.5
E1,, o1~for p
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
Great Fire aza New YORK.

, Dec. 10Th, 1858.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
GEORGE PECK.

The above report WAS unanimously adopted.
2 PHIL LIPS, Secretary.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
THE SHINING EYES.

The first meeting Of Daniel Boone, the
"hunter OF Kentucky" with the maiden
who afterwards became his wife, is thus
narrated by his biographer:
Young Boone was one night engaged
in fire hunt with young friend. Their
course led them to the deeply tin1bered
bottom which skirted the stream that
wound round Bryan's pleasant plantation.
The reader may have an idea what sort
of pursuit it was that young Boone was
engaged in, during an event so decisive of
his future fortunes, we present a brie
sketch of a night fire hunt.
Two persons are indispensable to it
The horseman that precedes, bears on his
shoulder what is called fire pan, full Of
blazing pine knots, which cast bright,
Pickering glare through the forest. The
second follows, at some distance, with his
rifle prepared for action. No spectacle is
more impressive than this, of pairs of hun,
ters thus kindllng the forest into glare
The deer reposing quietly in his thicket, Il
awakened by the approaching cavalcade
and instead of flying from the portentous
brilliance, remains stupidity gazing upol
it, as if charmed to the spot. The anima
is betrayed to it's doom by the gleamin!
of its fixed and innocent eyes. This cru
ell mode of securing fatal shot, is calle
in hunters phrase-shiai'sg the eyes.
The two young men reached the corne
: of the farmers field at an early hour i
t the evening. Young Boone gave the Gus
tozfary signal to his mounted companio
that preceded him to stop-an indicatio
: that he shined the eyes Of deer. Boon
] dismountd and fastened his horse to a tre'
l. Ascertaining that his rifle was in good O
!, der, he advanced cautiously behind COZ
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
The Austrian Protest.

1t seems that the Austrian Government
has made formal protest againstt the con-
duct of Capt. Ingraham, the spirited
American commander who afforded the
protection of our flag to semi-citizen of
this country, who had been kidnapped by
the Austrian authorities upon Turkish
territory, and have sent copy to all the
different Courts in Europe. The ground
of the protest is that Capt. Ingrham broke
the international law, as laid down bv
Vattel and other jurists who have written
upon that subject. Theimpudenceof of this
protest is not little remarkable, when it
is considered that Austria, inthe first place,
violated every principle of the law of ma
tons in seizing Kossta when he was in the
Turkish territory,-that even admitting
Capt. Ingraham not to have acted strict
ly according to the principles of interna-
tional law, she was primarily in fault, and
that the outrage she committed justified
the prompt interference of Capt. Ingra-
ham, and completely palliated his con-
duct in preventing great wrong from be-
ing successfully consumated.
Austria appeals to the law Of nations for
redress against the United States in the
Smyrna affair, because her governmental
agents were not 4 AeSed, by those belong
ing to this country, to successfully kidnap
an American citizen upon the territory of
State not subject to her jurisdiction;
most foul and atrocious act, that was not
only in disregard Of every principle of in
ternational law and comfy known to reg
ular governments, but which, under the
circumstances, has as illegal and unjusti--
fable as if it had been committed by a
band Of brigands OF outlawed pirates. It
was duty that Capt. Ingraham owed to-
humanity and justice, as-well as his coun-
try, whose flag he had in custody, and
which be was bound to protect fro dis
honor, to see to it that the Austria1l offi-
Gals who had served the Hungarian fugi-
tive in that unauthorized manner were not
successful in carrying out their nefarious
purpose, if he had force enough to pre-
vent it. and his interference in the matter
was to prevent the law Of nations from be-
ing violated, and properly comes under,
that category
AS well might robber complain of an
honest citizen for breach Of the peace for
knocking him down when he was going off
with his booty, as Austria find fault with
the United States for preventing her au-
thorities from succeeding in scheme Of
kidnapping, accompanied with most fla
grant violation Of the territory of neigh
boring power and her appeal to the strict
principles of international law, as condem-
natory of the conduct of Capt. Ingraham,
when they apply with SO much force and
severity to her own officers, is certainly
one of the most remarkable instances of
diplomatic impudence that can be found
in the annals of history. This Austrian
protest, however, is a very small affair,
and we do not imagine it will give the Cab
met at Washington much concern, OF that
any Importance will be attached to it even
in European diplomatic circles, to whoa
all the facts attending the Smyrna case
cannot but be well known.-Tin. Eng.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
THE GRAVE.
u ILL oAt<A v lie
BY n. JoSELYN.

BY q. JoSELYN.
Why should the good go there?
'Tis dark and cold abode,
For the holy men of praise and prayer
Who have dwelt so long in the pleasant air
And sunshine of their God.
Why go the learned and wise
To house so close and damp?
They can gaze not there at the mystic skies,
Nor watch the stars as they fall and rise,
Nor read by the midnight lamp.
Why go the rich and gay
To hut so mean and small3
No chance is there for proud display;
There is scarcely room in the walls of clay
For the lusty worms to crawl
But for him who is struggling on
In wild ambitions race,
Who feels that the goal cannot be won
That his spirits droop and his strength gone,
'Tis quiet resting place.
And Cor him who has weary grown
- sofua nrcfld stiiat loves him not,
Whose joys have vanished and hopes flown,
Whose only wish is to be alone,
Indeed, 'tisan envied spot
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
WHOLE NO. 4O5

done hy the least possible extension of
their bustles. I'm round watching
things, and wanted to come up and say
these few things to you, and I'm much
obliged for your listening. I wanted to
tell you little mite about woman's rights
and so come out and said so. I'll be
around again some time. I'm Watching
things, and TIL get up agin, an tell you
what time O. night It's. Great applause. |
And, with another request from the young
rascal to "hurry up the stews and things,
the lady took seat on the step which led
to the platform.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
The Story Told.

How many have wondered that SO great,
popular. wealthy, and elegant agentleman
as Jas. Buchanan, now our Minister to
England, should have lived SO long in
"single blessedness.'' The story is told
the mystery is explained,-a cores
pondent of the New Haven Paz2adium,
writing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania,
briefly records.the reason: GA short dis
tance from this city is the country resi-
dence of Hon. James Buchanan, Ameri-
can Ambassador to the Court of st James.
Its general appearance at once indicates
thatno fair handis there to train the Creep
ing vines or budding roses to their befit-
ting places-as you are aware that the
honorable gentleman still remains in sin.
gle blessedness! The story is briefly told.
Paying hisaddresses to young and beau-
tifui lady Of this city, each became deep-
ly enamored, and they were engaged
On given evening sherequested hiscom-
pany to party at a friends, which he de-
declined on plea of business engage
ments. Circumstances rendering 1t nee
essary, he, late in the evening, gallanted
young lady to her home, and on the way
they met Mortified and chagrined at
what she deemed unfaithfulness and de-
sercion, and imagining the worst, she left.
the city earlyin the morning and returned
"a corpse. Such is the sad story of his
early love, nor can the high places of dis
'lnctlon and trust make him forget, nor the
wreaths of honor that encircle his brow
bury the memory of the early loved and
lost!''
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

AN IMPORTANT LAND OFFICE QUEs-
TIoN SETTLED.-We hear that the Secre-
tary of the Interior Department has very
recently render his desision upon the ap-
peal to his judgment from the Land Ofice
Commissioners adverse ruling, in the case
of the Camanche claim to certain very val
liable lands near St. louis. The decision
confirms that of the Commissioner.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

E#Apropos of "Bores:" they are of
a good many kinds, and very long winded
preachers may certainly be counted among
them A good story is told of certain
preacher in a Western State, who was
wont to indulg in unconscionable long SER
mons, and who once exchanged with a
brother who always delivered short ones,
and always very good ones, also. AT the
usual hour for closing the services, the
people became uneasy, and being inspired
with the love of warm dinners rather than
long sermons, went out one by one, till
the preacher was left with the sexton.-
Still he continued to "blaze away" til
that functionary, Seeing no prospect of 9
close, walking deliberately up TO the pulpi
stairs, and handing him the key, requested
him to lock up when he got through, anc
leave the key at his house as he Wen
along.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

Many women reloved without knowing
it, and many think they are loved when
they arenot. They generally find outtheir
mistake after marriage.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

~Abby Kelly, in one of her lee
lures, expressed strong faith in Providence
ultimately coming to the aid of the wo-
men, in their attempt to gain heir rights
6 All things are possible with God" ex-
claimed the pious Abby.
"Divil the bit!" responded an Irish list
ner in dark corner. les not o52e &
naake man Of yees.''
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

ANEcDoTE OF A W1DowER.-A minis
ter who had lost his wife and had become
wearied of his second edition of the sin
gle state, was once instructing congre-
cation from the passage. =" Use this
world as not abusing it, &c. In the
course Of his remarks he took occasion tc
mention some things which Christian
could dispense with in this world In the
category he placed a wife. He had, how
ever, scarcely said, "A man may dc
without a wife, - when his own experience
stoutly protested, and he finished this
branch of the subject by saying in the
simplicity of his heart, "but my brethren,
it S mighty hard!''
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

EWThe Proprietors of town site in
Wisconsin advertises his lois for sale on
this wise:
s'The town of-and surrounding
country is the most beautiful the God OF
nature ever made. The scenery is celes-
tial-divine; also two wagons to sell and a
yoke of steers
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

There is snothing like couragsiin misfor-
tune; next to faith in God, and in His over
ruling Providence, man faith in himself
is his salvation.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29

ExTRAvAGANoE.-A fuh grown buck
eye in rather an oblvious and "bamy''
state, tumbledinto stage coach one brigh,
morn, beside a traveller who was in pursuit
of knowledge, certainly at that time Gun
der difficulties After the ribbons had
been picked up, and the horses received
notice to start, the traveller remarked tha
Ohio was fine country
"T-hic-an'tn tnothing else!" hic-cough
ed the Buckeye.
What is the staple production, sir?'
Co-or-on."
" You must raise a large quantity
What is done with it?"
"W-h hic-why, great deal is used VI
in wh-hic-isky, and some they aooste ii
making bread!
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-09-29
A COLUMN OF FUN.
BY SHEARS. JR.


MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-A fellow went
into Squires's Office up in Norwalk not
long since, and said, esquire l swear l
want an order for woman!' He was
of course served with marriage license.
Speaking of licenses, reminds us of an
other incident which occurred not a great
way from the same place A long and
lean Yankee came into the office one day
and asked for marriage license. 1t was
accordingly drawn up. Zeb, $50 we call
the Yankee, gave in his name, but on be-
ing asked for the name of the lady, re-
piled:
There, now, Squire guess you've kin
der got me-"
Glow so sir?'
"Why, dye see, up to where lived I
have been courting two gals; one 'em is
poor and the other rich. Now, Squire,
darned if l like tn tell about it, but | will,
by golly. You see I like both gals all
fired well, but somehow 'nuther like the
poor one best. My folks think tothe1
way, darn 'en. So I calkelate I'm in a
quand'ry, amt I, Squirrel"
"Rather, sir. What do you propose to
do?"
Golly, Squire, I've got it. You jest
leave that ar place for the gals name,
blank. I'll go to hum, put on my Sunday
go to meetin' clothes, go and call on both
of them critters, and which ever one
like best then-why, darn ye, Squire, he
he! don't you see!-I'll justput her name
in the blank, the darlin' gal!''
"No, 10, sir! That is not allowed by
the law"
"Neow du, Squire du I'll act honest
I swear"
But our legal friend was inexorable.-
He Heexplained to Zeb that no such arrange
ment could be made without breaking the
laws. The Yankee coaxed, begged, pray
ed, entreated, but all in vain. At last ht
gave over, and seating himself was alb
sOrbed in silent meditation. In ten o.
twelve minutes he got up.
esquire" " he said, my mind made up
If can't have that ere place left blank
'spose choosing one or tother's the game
JENNY, but it's hard to give up that poo
gal, but our folks don't like her, so jes
putthe rich gals name down Kere-golly
I'm married man" sas
This was accordingly doneeagd Eel
walked away slowly and half Ndly to
wards his home. This is all true Hader