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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
The crowbar still at work.

A few days ago the Wing Treasurer of Musk
ingum county, with Crowbars, entered the vault
Of the Franklin Bank of GAINESVILLE, and took
therefrom 81, ,1e2 as taxes for 1859 and penalty
for non payment of the same according to law.
As this was Wing Bank and a Wing Treasurer,
we shall probably hear none of those denuncia-
tions which were poured out against the Demo-
cratic Treasurer of Columbiana county, when he,
by virtue of the same authority, compelled the
Salem Bank to disgorge the amount of taxes as
sessed against that institution. It was not enough
then that the Wing press should pour their i'm
precautions upon the head of that officer, but por-
ton of the equality loving Freesoil press must
join in to swell the chorus. But they are silent
now.
On the 29th ult. the Treasurer of Marion coun-
" walked into the affections of the Marion Bank,
which had refused to pay its taxes, and took
therefrom $l253 l2, the amount Of the taxes and
penalty for 1852. zs.s.-ss.,, - RS:
This Crowbar law has met with great deal of
'denunciation at the handsof the opposition, but
It is the only means that could bring these privi-
legged rag mills to their senses and secure to the
Treasury the taxes justly assessed against them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

SERIOUS AccIcEsr-on Monday last Mr..
JEaEMrAH CoLToH, Jr., was SO seriously injur-
ed by the falling of ladder, at Seymour's build
ing, in this village as to render his recovery
extremely doubtful. He was just passing into
the Post office as heavy, storm was arising,
when a,gust Of wind blew down ladder which
was standing against the building, which struck
Mr.. c., upon the back part of the head, fraeturing
his scu.l He was taken to the Collins House
where he has received the best Of care, but still
remains in q state Of unconsciousness, and but
slight hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08


The CALoRIc SHIP.-A note from Capt. Eric
csson, to the editors of the New York CONNER
ial Advertiser. says:
/ have much pleasure in assuring you that
nothing whatever has occurred in working the
machinery indicating the difficulties that can pre-
vent the successful realization of this important
enterprise. The only difficulty we have met
with is that Of the cylinder bottoms or heaters
having proved too elastic and yielding to remain
air tight or to admit of full pressure being carried
On the return of the ship from the South, two
months ago, it was deemed advisable to replace
these heaters, which are made of boiler plate, by
others of cast iron, as that material admits of
being made Of any required thickness. Only
one foundry having been found willing to under
take the casting of these, requiring from six to
eight months for their completion, we have been
compelled to adopt different plan one, howev-
er, that will insure increased power and speed
As the modification which this involves calls for
work of great magnitude, our friends will have to
exercise some little patience. ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
ADenlocratfc A Bank.

Vaul.-Mother Earth.
Exchanges. transplantings of the nurse
cry and garden f;' -. =
Dsposites.-Happiness, sobrety and manly IL
dependence. - 'aS' ~
Assets.-smiling fields waving with good
harvest l1a r e
LiaDililies.-Indebted to God alone who SENDS
the sunshine and the rain. ei'' t,e't.ia.
Diuidends.-Health, wealth and homes. pstrt-
otic hearts. e rF
We hope this may be the only kinds OF banks
ever tolerated in the west ss5
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

EsuvooAL CoMrLrMEsr.-Under the head OF
Cnoexs column, in the Cleveland Commercial of
iJune I'd is the following:
Mrs. C. ~. SEVERANCE was chosen President,
snd informed the duties of the station with as
much dignity and familiarity as though she had
foryears served as Speaker of the us. Senate,
or Ohio House of Representatives.
Mr. Clocks comparison will, to say the least,
do great credit to the United States Senate
That clock Is about run down and wants winding
up. Who'll ses to it,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
Nothing More True.

The Ashtabula Democrat writes down the fol-
lowing than which there can be nothing more
true:
Though there should no longer exist party
under the name OF" Whig," there still does and
will exist an opposition to the principles advocat-
ed by the Democracy, as long as holders of CAPT
tai desire advantages, in the eyes of the law, over
the laboring ciasses; as long as the rich would
have legislation favor them, to the disadvantage
of the poor"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
Interesting from Cuba--The RevOIu
tiOnary Spirit Awake. & 7sr
New York, June Sd.

& NEW YORK, June Sd.
The Crescent City with New Orleans and Ha-
vana dates, arrived at IL this A. M. She left
Havana at noon on the 29lh. a..sss
At Havana it is reported that the Captain Gen
eral has instructions from Madrid, to consider, in
connection with the prominent slave holders, the
question of emaucpating the negroes, and binding
them as apprentices. Also, to allow the intro
duction of emigrants from Africa.
Intelligence from Cardenas confirms previous
reports of finding revolutionary documents among
the soldiers of the barracks.
There was quite row at the University, on the
18th of May. On the anniversary of the landing
of Lopez, several students were arrested, four of
whom who were charged with collecting money
for the Cuban Junto, were dismissedi
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
Interest.

The District Court while sitting at Cincinnati
decided that where promissory notes provide fora
greater interest than ten per cent, but six per
cent can be recovered. The decision has been
made upon the statute of that State fixing the rate
of interest, passed March IA, 1850, which statue
provides that the parties to bond, bill note ETC.,
may stipulate for interest at any interest net ex,
exceeding ten per cent. ss5siss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

Pic N1c.--We understand that a pic mic
party is to take place at the Nelson Lodges on
Friday, the 18th inst. A large number Of people
from Nelson, Windham, Paris, Palmyra, Roots
town and other places are expected to attend:
and general invitation is extended to the people
Of the county to participate. tits expected that
the Palmyra, Rootstown, Windham, Garretts-
vile, and perhaps other Bands of music, will be
present to enliven the ceremonies.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

HAVE WE Fourth OF JULY AMONG us!-It
10 less than four weeks to the Fourth of July, a
day that should ever be commemorated by every
true American Have any steps been taken, or
will there be any, to celebratethe anniversary Of
our nations Independence! Who'll strike!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

OT The editor of the Catholic Mirror, pub
lished in Baltimore, has received authentic infor-
nation that Patrick O'Donohue, another of the
Irish exiles, had escaped from Van Dieman S
Land, and probably left in one of the American
ships trading to Australia, and will shortly arrive
at some Atlantic port.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

0T An extra session of the Wisconsin Legis-
lature commenced on Monday last, for the pur-
pose of trying charge of impeachment made at
the last session, against Levi Hnbbell, one of the
Supreme Judges Of that State, for high crimes
and misdemeanors
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
stark Co. Literature.

The following rare specimen Of good spelling
and resignation, is copy of document handed
TO one of the engineers, on the Ohio and Penn
sylvania railroad near louisville, between Al
lance and Canton.
"puplised to every ingineer If amy ingine hap
pen to Kill one COW their will bee cannon bee
laid reddy to fire in too the head of inchine.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

or The jury in the case of Miss Mary Ann
Wheeler, recently on trial at Milwaukee for kill
ing her seducer, have returned verdict of not
guilty. This was the second trial. The first ju-
being unable to agree.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

This Court will commence its summer term In
this county on Tuesday next. There are quite a
number Of criminal cases on the docket to be dis
posed Of. This is the last term under the old or
der of things, as the new Code takes effect the
first Of next month. when the old legal technic-
alities and chancery suits are to be abolished.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

BANKING CAPITAL IN New YoRK.-We observe
that Governor Seymour, of New York, has
vetoed the bill passed by the Legislature, for an
extension of the basis of the banking capital OF
that State. The bill provides 'that hereafter the
stocks of the n.orporated cities of this State may
subject to certain restrictions be used as basis
for banking, and be received securities for bills
to be issued in pursuance of the General Bank
ing law ;" Gov. Seymour says:
= The constitution of the State makes it the duty
of the Legislature to restrict the power of mp-
nicipal corporations to borrow money, contract
debt, and loan their credit 1t is evident that
this bill, should it become law, would cause a
demand for the stocks of our cities, add largely
to their value in market, and create an induce
ment on the part of municipal corporations to i'll
cur debts. I have with reluctance signed bills
permitting some of our cities to borrow money
for objects which are deemed of great Importance
to their interests; but this bill is more clearly in
conflict with the purposes of the Constitution OF
the State, as it offers direct encouragement to
local corporations to contract debts. Is it ex-
pedient at this time, when a highly speculative
state of feeling pervades the community to en-
courage disposition to incur liabilities by con.
verting debt into circulating medium.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08
The Arctic Expedition.

The brig Advance, under the control of DR..
KANE aud an intrepid crew, sailed from New
York, on the 3lst ult, for the Arctic regions, in
search of Sir JOHN FRANKLIN. "A steamer had
previously taken a party of about one hundred
gentlemen to the brig at her anchorage off the
battery, where touching parting took place with
the adventurous officers and crew. Among the
company were Judge Kane, of Philadelphia, fa-
ther of Dr. Kane, and his three younger sons !;
Col. VIM. J. Leper, DR.. KS uncle; Henry
Grinnell, the proprietor of the expedition, and
his son Cornelius Grinnell Captain Levy, Of
the Navy, and others. .5s
The entire number of men in the Advance in
only seventeen, and all of them are quite young.
The following Is full list Of their names:
ELISHA NJ. KANE, NJ. d. , U. s: N, Command
ing the Expedition.
]. Wall Wilson, First Mate; Henry Brooks;
Second Mate. Amos Bronsell, Third Mate,
James McGeary, Fourth Mate; Christopher Obi
son, Carpenter. .ssz...zr-..-s.... .-....,.
Seasaen- George Stephenson, Jefferson T.
Parker, Geo. j. Whittell, William E. Godfrey,
Geo. Reilley, c.. Blake. =.
William Morton, Steward; Peter Sheppard,
Cook !; J. J. Hayes, Surgeon; Augustus Sontag,
Astronomer; Henry Goodfellow, Naturalist.
The scientific outfit of the expedition is as fol-
lows:s -.
"A complete Daguerreotype Apparatus. :. I
Two Astronomical INSTRUMENTS Transit In.
strument and Gamboy Theodolite. 49,,
Magnetic nstruments-Magnetomete Incli.
natorium and Azimuth Compass.
| Meteorological Instruments Barometers, 2
Ameroid Barometers, dozen Thermometers, and
3 Maximum and Minimum Thermometers.
A Bottle of Saline Waters, used as a conden.
ser in Meteoric line apparatus, to be employed
for testing point Of refrigeration. szs.....
The brig is provisloned for three years, and il
provided with quantities of snow shoes, wooder
sabots, sledges India-rubber boats, buffalo skins
&c., and an additional supply Of furs will be OBJ
tanned in Greenland. There is also good Ii
brary on board, and nothing seems to hare beer
neglected for the outfit of the brig or the comfor
of the men. We have strong confidence tina
DR.. Kane, even if he should not discover th,
traces of Sir John Franklin. will solve the prob
lem of the open polar sea, and make many in
teresting discoveries in reference to the Arctic
region. He is peculiarly fitted for the task h
has undertaken, and we wish him and his gallan
associates God speed in their noble undertaking
Pittsburgh Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

VIRGIHIA ELEcrIoN.-Full returns from the
recent election in Virginia, show the complete
success of the Democracy. The Democrats have
elected the entire Congressional Delegation, and
have majority in both branches of the Legisla-
ture.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

THOMAS McKEAN PETIT, the recently sap-
pointed Director Of the Mint at Philadelphia, died
at his residence in that city on the night of the
30th ult.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

QUEBEC, May 81.
STEAMBOAT ExPLosroN.-The steam tug ST.
Epierre, exploded her boiler last night, at Gil
more's Wharf, killing six men, one woman, and
one child.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-08

IMPORTANT INSURANCE CASE DEcIs1oN.-Judge
M'LEAs, in the U. S. Circuit Court, sitting at
indianapolis, made decision on the 24th, which
will interest all parties in insurance cases. The
case was Strong & Fine, of this city, Us. The La
fayette Insurance Company, OF that State. The
Sentinel says, the Judge held that the six months
Limitation inserted in the policy, within which the
parties agreed that suits for losses should be
brought, is void, as against the general policy and
the statute of limitation of the State, the Court
differing from decision of Judge Nelson, on the
Circuit, on the same question. The Court also
decided in the same case, that where an insurance
company ofIndiana opens an office in Cincinnati
and issues policies there by their agent, under
the laws and comfy of the State of Ohio, the
pany are amenable to the laws and the jurisdic-
ton of the courts of the State of Ohio and where
process on the agent of the company is served
in that State, as required by the laws of Ohio, a
judgment rendered against the company is con-
elusive between the parties in snt upon the re-
cord. Judge M'LEAN. in delivering the opinion
of the court, expressed himself to be clear on
both points.-Cin Enquirer
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-24
The Potato Rot.

This trouble Of the farmers seems to be on
ths increase. The PeeeskiH Republican SAYS:
The potato rot, which made its appearance
in this section, short time since, proves to be
very general and extensive The late heavy
rains, followed by such intensely warm weather,
has proved particularly unfavorable to the
healthy growth of the potato"
Our own fond hopes have fallen 30 low that
we shall be quite satisfied to get as many bush.
els out of the ground as we put in.
On the Genesee valley we hear Of but little
rot among the potatoes.
In Logan county, Kentucky, the crop has
been ruined by large black bug which strips
the stalk Of leaves.
A Fredericksburg Virginia paper says:
The potato crop is shorter this season than
it has been for many years. As a general
thing, those that are offered look as though
they belonged to dwarf species"
The price is not at all dwarfsh--Sl so per
bushel.
In New England the rot has severely at
tackled the potato, and there will, doubtless, be
limited supply Of that vegetable. Those who
arc 80 fortunate rs to have fields which have
escaped the rot will be able to obtain high
price for the article.
The rot is very bad in Massachusetts, The
Lynn Bay State says: Samuel Pitman will
lose 1000 bushels on eight acres"
A Marblehead farmer offers to sell field Of
ten acres for five bushels of sound potatoes
next spring.-7ribune.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-24
The Princeton.

The Princeton.-From correspondent OF the
Nefc Fork Tunes.
The u. >. steamship Princeton arrived here
on Saturday night nj . o'clock, after grounding
twice in sight cf the lighthouse, while in charge
Of q branch pilot. She LETT the Gut of Canso on
Saturday morning about six o'clock The day was
bcauifii and the Princeton was making more
miles under steam thsn ever before. About mid
day the alarm OF fire was sounded the men were
beat 10 quarters The hose and fire apparatus were
brought into play, aud by the vigilance and activity
Of the officers the danger was soon over An hour
afterwards smoke was pouring out from the hold
and another beat TO quarters was sounded The
ing in the vicinity Of the boilers and the wood was
found TO be thoroughly charred The coal in the
bunkers was so hot as to MAKE il advisable TO over
haul this black, btumnous furnace food before
trusting il another day in its quiet, sombrc but vol.
esnic CELL Accordingly to-day, the decks and the
eoal-heavers are one color. Mr.. Shock, the able,
skillful, and reliable chief engineer Of the Prince.
ion has made some improvements in his depart
ment, by which more steam is generated than She
could on Saturday use, with a saving Of over one
third Of ton per hour The amount OF coal con-
sumed while steaming from Easport, Maine 10
Halifax, N. s., was 39i tons in Is hours-an aver
age OF one ton and three-tenths per hour. Steam.
ing from Halifax 10 the Straits OF Canso Is4 tons
in IS hours, showed an average Of three-fourths
Of ton under Mr.. Shocks improvement. From
Canso 10 Piciou she carried 20 pounds Of steam,
performed 325 revolutions; and accomplished eight
knots. This is the .Princeton's' utmost--her CHI
max Of speed under the most favorable circum-
Stances
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-24

Ericsson's Caloric Ship.--Appleioms lffchan-
ties Dfagasine for September, among number of
interesting articles, gives the following account Of
the present condition of the calorc ship:
'sThe caloric ship Ericsson is now living al the
dock of Messrs. Hogg & Delamater's works, foot
of North Thirteenth street. All the supply and
working cylinders of the original construction have
been removed entirely, with their pistons, heaters
levers, regenerators, and air pipes. On the other
hand, there have been retained the bed-plate, the
principal framing, shafts cranks, the beautiful
valve movement and even the connecting rods
which, in the old arrangement, transferred the mo-
ton from the working beams 10 the crank In
place of the four huge sets Of cylinders standing
perpendicuarly, there are TO be two moderately
sized cylinders on the line ofthe keel and inclined
toward each other, making an angle with the keel
OF about ~ degrees. The supply cylinders are Of
the same stroke, four in number. One is placed
on each side ofeach working cylinder, and worked
from tho cross head, in the same manner as pumps
are often placed on each side Of the air pump il
condensng marine engines. II will thus be seen
that the present engines OF the Ericsson comprise
two working and four supply cylinders. The
working cylinders are each six feet in diameter.
with eight feet stroke. Speaking theoretically
OF both arrangements, these two moderate-szed
double-actng engines, are designed 10 be as eff
cient as the four large single-acting ones pre-
riously employed, in consequence Of working with
q higher pressure. In these engines me same air
is to De msedyepeatedly nnder ahigh pressure This
is the difference between the present and the for
mer engines of the Ericsson. The regenerator, in
different form, but acting on precisely the same
and with, it is presumed precisely the
same effect for good or ILL., is retained, and con-
tinues 10 be relied on as the chief economic fea-
turc. This is the fundamental feature Of the cal.
oric engine, and the supposition that il had been
given up, would be equivalent to snpposing the
caloric engine an obsolete idea which is yet far
from being the CASE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-24
9lisfsIImatoas advertisements.


NOV IS THE TIME for Bargains In RI
IN bands, Laces, Embroideries, &c. Wishing
TO reduce my present stock previous 10 making
new purchases, will sell without regard 10 cost,
for the next two weeks as my intention is TO make
room for new goods. l solicit an early call from
my customers and the public. name in part
Muslin and Cambria Embroidered Habits
Sleeves, and Collars
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
DO do Bands and Flouncings
Straw Bonnets, from rs cents TO 81
Bonnet Ribands, from 124 10 20 cents yard
Neck, Sash, and Cap Ribands, all prices
Dress Caps, so cents 10 81 IS
White and Colored Kid Gloves, 371 cents pair
Childrens' Fancy Promenade Caps
few Evening Head Dresses, very cheap
Lane and Algerine Gimps, Braids, Buttons, &c
Wide and narrow Black and Colored Velvet Ri
bands
Also, Swiss, Book, Nainsook, and other Muslins
Silk and Thread Illusion, Laces, and Edgings Of
every style A. TATE,
Penn. av., between 10th and 18th SITS.
Sep 21--3t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-24
TEE CnrrpLE's FARM.--At the mass.meeting

The CRIPPLE's FARM.-At the mass-meeting
of farmers, in Concord, Mass, in March last,
Hon. John w. Proctor gave as an illustration
of what energy and perseverance can do, under
the most discouraging and unfavorable circum-
stances for improving ones own condition, by
improving, at one and the same time, the soil
and the mind.
a few years since" said Mr.. Porter, Isl.
neon l.. Wilson, Of Methuen, sent in his state
ment to the committee on farms, of the Essex
Society, which, when the facts came to be
known, awakened much interest. 1t appeared
that this cultivator Of the soil had been a Grip
pie from his youth, with no command Of his
lower extremities whatever, and only able to
move from place to place, as moved by others,
or IN the little go-gig that his ingenuity had
constructed. He had come in possession Of
about an acre of what was deemed ,corthless
bog situated by the side Of the way; for years
claimed by no one--and had contriyed to drain
il, and 10 cover il from the adjoining knobs, so
that he grew thereon a nursery Of more than
twelve thousand fruit trees, and variety Of
frnit Of fine quality in considerable abundance.
In fact, be so managed as to be able to sell
enough TO sup port himself and his mother, from
the products of this reclaimed acre; thereby
saving the town one hundred dollars year, to
which they would otherwise have been pro perly
subjected =
What lesson for those stallwart farmers,
with great farms and healthy sons, to study and
put to practice in retaining their wet lands
and irrigating the dry ones upon their farms |
/" word to the wise is sufficient.