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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
For the Portage Sentinel.
School Tax. s


MEssRs. EDrroRs:-Many of the qualified cleo
tors within the corporate limits of the Village of
Rayenna would like to have you, or some person
competent, inform them what the Board of Edu-
cation mean by notifying the qualified electors to
meet at the Academy and decide by ballot for or
against an assessment of of two mills on the dol
lar valuation of taxable property for school pur-
poses. Now, the law provides for the creation of
Board of Education for cities and villages, and
defines their powers and duties to be the same as
those of township boards, SO far relates to the
establishing of central or high schools, &C.
Sec "a provides that whenever the Board desire
to establish such graded school, they must esti-
mate the probable cost thereof; call special
meeting of the qualified voters-frst giving no
tice Of the time, place, and rate or amount of tax
they wish to levy. The Board have complied with
the law SO far as relates to time and amount Of
tar; but they have not stated the object to which
they design to appropriate the money, except iii
general terms, "for school purposes" The law
expressly says, that 'sthe electors when convened
in pursuance of such notice, shall decide by vote
any question in relation to the cost and location Of
the building, &C., or other provisions necessary
for the establishment of any such school," Now
does their notice explain, the law requires the
object for which this money is to be raised! Fur.
ther, does it explain whether house is to be built
or rented, and when and where? But more i'm.
portant than all the rest, it does not throw ray
of light upon the subject to whether they intene
to establish any central, or high SCHOOL, and
assure them that they cannot legally appropriate
single cent, under that notice for such a school
whatever may be their intention. They only
apply it for the common schools; therefore, nc
notice was necessary, as the law already gives
them power to levy tax, &C., by certifying tc
the auditor; and, until legal notice is given, i
is all childrens play to vote at all upon the sub
Iject.
Really one would suppose that men who are
able to fnancier large dividends into their OWL
pockets, would possess the requisite business ca
pacity to make out school notice correctly
Men who descant largely upon the constitution
ality of law and the justice of legislation, particu
larly where it affects their Golfers, should b'
able to perform the duties of school committee
I think they had better take another look at tht
law, and if they are right, go ahead But 1thinl
they will find they have left a loop-hole SO tha
those who feel disposed, even the poor, persecut
ed Bankers, can evade paying their taxes. ***
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

HAVE WE SHANGHAI AMONG Us.-Punch in
his last number, has an illustration of gigantic
Shanghai chicken, looking down with supreme
contempt, on one of our first class Giraffes.-
This, perhaps, is rather Hsteep," but candid OBJ
server, will tell you, that the day is coming, when
poultry won't be, what it ..used to was" Shangai
chickens were never intended merely to supply
the egg and s'roast fowl'' market, any more than
the unassuming pullet Of the seventeenth century
was, calculated for the motive power of a tread
mill. No, the shanghai's destiny is upward and
onward, and the day is not far distant, when
Shanghai chickens will become .beasts of bur
them" working well, both in the harness and un-
der the saddle. Such chickens are something to
crow over. b 4
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
The Sandwich Islands.

Again have the Sandwich Islands implored
their adoption into this Republic.
France, in order to allay domestic strife and
give employment to those whose ideness might
be dangerous to the Republic" l.; gloat' 'ng over
The time has arrived when the acquisition may
be made with safety to both governments. There
is no compact to battle with, no higher power to
claim dominion, but two sovereign, independent
nations treating with each other
We clip the following on this subject from an
exchange paper: z:s-s4
"Sandwich Island annexation involves no vio-
lation of international rights, like Texan, Cuban,
or Mexican annexation, because it is voluntarily
profered, nay, eloquently and touchingly besought
by sovereign people. Nor in the eyes of the
simple, does the slavery stumbling-block inter
pose.' And if France can't understand our agree
ments and claims to the Islands, long-shot will
quicken her appreciation Geographically.
sc Honolulu, the capital of the principal Island,
has been appropriately termed the "half-way
house of the Pacifc"-the distance from there to
Shanghai being 4,470 miles, to Panama 4,76o, to
Sydney 1880 miles, and vessels bound from San
Francisco to either of those places, touch at Hon
olulu, both going and coming. The climate is
the most equitable and salubrious in the world;
for, according to meteorological observations
taken, it appears there is only about six degrees
difference in the range of the thermometer be-
tween midsummer and a mid-winter month
75 to 80 degrees being the usual temperat ure of
heat. s>-g :
s'sThe soil is exceedingly rich and fertile, and
there are raised in the Islands nearly all of the
agricultural productions of the temperate, with
some those that are peculiar to the torrid zone.
Coffee grows there ola superior quality, and the
markets of California are largely supplied with it.
There are eight Islands in the group, with an
extent in square miles of 5000, and population
of 80, ,OO0 one-fourth of whom are Americans.
They are only normally no part of this Union.
Every interest is American. American mission
ary's taught them christianity, and reclaimed
them from Pagansm. Their laws and form of
government originated with Americans Their
sympathies and interests are all with us. These
Islands are the principal station where an i'm
mense fleet of whale ships stop to repair and re-
fresh. Fifty American vessels visit there to one
from any other country. But all these considera-
tions are outweighed in comparison with their
utility to ur trans Pacific commerce, which must
spring up ere long with China, Japan, India and
Australia" @
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
Cleveland a. Pittsburgh Rail Road
- New Arcausemenf..-- - l.

Cleveland - Pittsburgh Rail Road---
New Arrangement
On after to-day, Passenger Trains run daily
Sundays excepted as follows:
Erpress Train leaves Cleveland for Wellsville,
10, "A. NJ, stopping at all way stations Ravenna
at iI;a7. -.
Accommodation Train leaves Cleveland for Ne
lance, 4;45, p. NJ, stopping at all way stations
-Ravenna at 6;3e. -
Might Express Train leaves Cleveland for Al
lance at s;l5. 2. NJ. stopping only at Hudson
and dRavenna-R -Rayenna at e;44.- .z. :.
LIST Accommodation Train leaves. Alliance for
Cleveland at 500, A. NJ, stopping at all way
stations Rayenna at $50. - II
And Accommodation Train leaves Alliance fol
Cleveland 1855. ?. Ne, stopping at all way sta.
tons--Ravenna at l;55.
Express Train leaves Wellsyille for CLEVELAND
stasIo, Pm, stopping at all way stations Ra:
VIENNA at s; 81.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

COMING .ELEcTIoNs.-Virginia is the next
State to hold an election, and the only one before
the first Monday in August next, when Alabama.
Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and
Texas follow, while Tennessee votes on the first
and North Carolina on the second Thursday
in that mouth. The most significant contest of
the year will be that between Col. Benton and
his adversaries in Missouri. ..s....-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

We are glad to learn that it is the purpose of
the examiners to make the examinations next fall
and thereafter much more rigid: aiming thus to
elevatd the standard of our Common Schools, by
demanding higher qualifications in teachers
They assure US that many who have now obtained
certificates, will certainly fail then, unless they
become much better qualified
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

AsHTABuLA DEMOCRAT is the title of new
paper just started in "benighted Ashtabula." 1t
is published at Jefferson, by s. D. DAMN, and ed
ted by B. J. LOOMS. Success to the enterprise.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

0F Hon. DAVID MERIwETHER has been ap-
pointed Governor of New Mexico, vice LANE, re.
moved. Mr.. M is resident of Jefferson county
Kentucky. He was appointed by the Governor
U. s. Senator to succeed Mr.. CLAY, but the Leg
islature afterwards eelected Mr.. Dixon, who now
hold the seat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-Advices from Calves
ton to the Sd, give exciting accounts of gold
mines, on the Colorado river. Emigrants are
focking thither, and four hundred are already at
work, realizing from $5 to $40 per dem EACH
The farmers are leaving their crops, and the
whole State is wild with excitement. The soil
for one hundred miles has been examined, and
has been found to contain deposits as rich as
California.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

GARDINER CAsE.-The Forest City thus can
didly and honestly remarks on the. Gardiner Case.
ssThe trial of Gardiner is drawing to Close
His conviction is almost certain. The evidedence
of guilt is proving more conclusive. His coun-
sci feel hopeless. To loop-pool for escape can
be discerned. His was the boldest and largest
swindle ever practiced upon the government
What an accomplished william
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

VIM. o. MooRE.-The case of the State of
Ohio against William o. Moore, who was tried
at the recent term of the Common Pleas in Can
field came up in the District, court, few days
since, and difference of Opinion, dividing the
Judges, the case was reserved for decision in
Bank, next winter. Moore will lie in Jail to
await the result.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

SALE OF THE STATE JoURNAL.-The Ohio
State Journal Office is offered for sale. This is
one of the most extensive establishments in the
the West. The i'll health of MIR. Scott, the pro-
prietor, has induced him to offer the establish
ment for sale. ...=.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

FouND DEAD.-A negro named LoUDoN, re-
siding in the North part of Charlestown, was
found dead in his bed on Monday last He was
living alone and had not been seen out since Fri
day, and had probably been dead since that time,
as decomposition had commenced The Coroner
was called and Jury impanneled, who returned
verdict that the deceased came to his death from
some cause to the Jurors unknown.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

~ We this week publish the accounts of two
or three more terrible disasters by ssfood and by
field" We hope we have reached the end of
the chapter. ,zs.=- s..-.-.A >-...
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

HORACE GREELEY.-The New York Tribune
has been enlarged and may, perhaps, be, consider
ed the Times of America. Greeley has abandon
ed the threadbare advocaasy of "high tariff ane
"cold water" and devotes his columns to the SUBJ
ject of Guano and Spirits rappings; instead o
"high protection he goes in for high cultivation
and "feels convinced that any kind of spirits are
preferable to those denominated sardent
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

BosToN, May 9.-The four O'Clock train oil
yesterday, from this city for New Bedford, near
Taunton, was thrown from the track By breaking
the axle of the baggage car, which, together with
two passenger cars, were thrown down an en-
bankment of 80 feet A number of passengers
were hurt, two seriously, but none killed. The
cars were shattered s. 4
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

0rIt is said that George Sanders, late of the
Democratic Reuieao, will be appointed American
Consul at London.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

" The board of Aldermen at Washington, D.
c. have resolved to submit the question of IL
cense for the sale of intoxicating liquors, to the
vote of the citizens at the next election.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

WEDDpEhs, HOUSE. Cleveland is fast becoming
an important ciV. Her steamboats, and railroads,
her mercantile and nanufacturing establishments
alltend to its greatness last, but not least,
her hotels are, perhaps, supefsag to any other in
the West, at the head of which and unrivalled for
neatness and elegance stands the 'WEDnELL. This
house has been reftted and refurnished from. top
to bottom, and is now being newly painted thror.
out The proprietors, Mr.. Butts & Son, deserve
great credit for their zeal manifested for the
fort the travelling public. s..5sos.y s.s. /.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

The Women's Rights Convention is to be
held at this place on Wednesday next. a:il~ ss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

NORFOLK May 1o.-A great tornado has passed
over the lower part of Princess Annie County
Virginia 34ai .s
A number of houses were swept off and every
thing was prostrated. 5f
Four lives were lost, and many persons woun-
dcd II 20 .-.r;yssfs.-- fs-ss - ~, 4s-eas
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
March II. 1853,

mo. 40.l AN ACT
fo x and provide the terms OF the Courts in the
fourth circut being composed Of the ninth and eighth CON-
mon Pleas Districtof Ohio.
Sec enacedby the General Assembly of the State
of Ohio That district shall be holden in
counties of said common pleas dsrctas follows
NINTH COMMON PLEAS DISTRICT.
In the county eauga the fourteenth day of April
In the county of Lake, the eighteenth day OF april
In the county of Ashtabula, the twenty gay @
In the county Of TfumbaI, the twenty ens "a
In The county of Mahdnng on the four urn da! e sa!.
In the county Columbiana on the nhth oay cl NAY
In the county of Carroll the sixteenth Gay OF May
In the county of Stark, the twentieth day OF May
In the county OF PORTAGE on the twentsxth day OF May
Sac g. If from any cause failure hold the prescribed
term of the Court county, should shall
be The Judges fthe District Court giving thir
" DAYS notice such county to hold special term
the District Court in such county, within the same year.
to dispose business pending should important bus
mess arise District Court any county which cannot be
disposed of stated of the court for want of tme
sha lawful the Judges of the District Court to hold
special District Court In such county, such time
shall determine, giving thirty days previous
notice thereofin the county.
Sec Should any day holding of said
District Court fall upon Sunday the said court shall COM
mence and be holden on the next day.
- JAMES c. JOHNSON,
Sneaker of the House of Representatives.
WILLIAM MEDILL,
President of the Senate.
March II, 1853.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

act to which this Is supplementary provided that either party
ha have the sht appeal om the final Judgment Of said
oon Of pleas the district court as In other cases
r 10 have the proceedings Of court Of peasre
yeed In error; provtded that said corporation
seeking to properly aforesaid deposit
common pleas with clerk Of said court be entitled to en-
Into possession of sought BE
Speaker Of the House of Representatives..
GEORGE REX,
President of tho Senate pro tempore.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

HJ The District Court commences its session
in this county nex week Thursday.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
Total,

. I-IV
The above levy says the State Auditor, entire
ly supercedes the ordinary School levy by Coun-
ty Commissioners. 1t is provided by the 22nd
section of the New School Law, that the Board
of Education in any organized township of this
State, may determine what additional levy is nee
essary for their wants, and if writing to sthe Au-
ditor, before the first Monday in June, it shall be
his duty to make the required assessment on the
taxable property liable thereto. ~
When allowance is made for the School levy
heretofore made by the County Commissioners,
it will be observed that the levy for State pur-
poses, for 53, varies but little, if any, from what
it was last year. 57=z...zs '.'=5= s->5@it
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

AuprroR,s OFFICE, PoRrAeE Col
Ravenna, May 10, 1858. !
do hereby certify have read and compared the above
with original By he Secretary OF State and
nnd them correct. LORENZO FROST, torJ4udi.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
The State Taxes ofIa5s.

The Ohio Patriot says by circular issued to
county Auditors, by the Auditor of State, we
learn that the grand levy of taxation for State
purpose, for the year 1858, will be as follows:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18
Still Another Railroad Accident.

We learn from the Cleveland True Democrat
that the Mansfield train (freight) ran over a cow
south of Shelby, and broke through bridge
dashing the cars to pieces, ON Tuesday last.
The Engineer was killed instantly. The
Conducthr was buried beneath the rubbish of the
cars, barrels of sugar and molasses. They had
to cut off his arm ere his body could be released
He died. The names of the officers or of others
hurt we could not ascertain The dead were hor.
ribly mutilated.
The Mansfield Shield and Banner of Wednes.
day thus notices the accident:
We learn, just as we are putting our paper tc
press, that the freight train coming north on the
Mansfield, Sandusky and Newark Railroad, came
in contact with COW on the track near Lexing.
ton, in this county, throwing the engine and some
of the cars off the-track and killing the Conduc-
tor, Mr.. Teegarden, and Engineer, J. St. Peters
We learn further, that another man is fast under
the cars, but not dead DR.. Barbour and several
others of this place, have left for Lexington, to
render any assistance possible. Further partic-
ulars next week. -
BOSTON, May 11.-In the House of representa-
tives to-day it was resolved not to adopt the
amendment to the Liquor Law, providing that
License may be granted in localities where pub
lie opinion is in favor of it.
The vote stood III against it.
The Fall River train ran of the track at
Brampton this morning. piling fifteen cars on
top of each other.
The engineer saved himself by jumping off,
The cause of the accident is not stated.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

For the payment of the princi- ---7.=..
pal and interest on public ~.
debt, mills.
For general revenue purposes, ......-.
(being the current expenses ....s.
of the State) l mill.
For State Common School and
Library Fund.- lilo mills.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01

we're of opinion that many cases were
malignant fever. The Bulletin says:
We wish we could, truthfully. utter
words of promise and cheer. But we
feel that we cannot. The weather con-
tinues anything but favorable, and there
must be permanent change before we
can indulge in hope. And, even then,
some of the most experienced say that
the disease is bound to run its course.
1t may become less malignant, of which
there is well founded hopes, but no
large abatement in cases need be ex-
pected for some weeks. We confidently
look for, however, sensible decrease in
the number of deaths. We are assured
that the disease is becoming decidedly
more manageable; besides the people
are beginning to understand it better,
which is great desideratum.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01
NOTHING is LOST.
BY JOHN GRTrcHLEY FRINGE.

Nothing is lost; the drop of dew 8
Which trembles on the leaf or flower
Is but exhaled, to fall anew
In summers thunder shower;
Perchance to shine within the bow
That fronts the sun at fall of day;
Perchance to sparkle in the flow
Of fountains far away.
Nought lost, for even the tiniest seed
By wild birds borne, or breezes blown,
Finds something suited to its need
Wherein It's sown and grown;
Perchance finds sustenance and soil
In some remote and desert place,
Or mid the crowded homes of toll
Sheds usefulness and grace.
The little drift of common dust.
By the March winds disturbed and tossed
Though scattered by the ftful gust,
Is changed, but never lost,
1t yet may bear some sturdy stem,
Some proud oak battling with the blast,
Or crown with verdurous diadem
Some ruin of the past.
The furnace quenched, the flame put out,
Still cling to earth, or soar in air,
Transformed, diffused, and blown about,
To burn again elsewhere;
HAPPY, to make the beacon-blaze,
Which CLEANS athwart the briny waste,
Or light the social lamp, whose rays
Hume the home of taste.
The touching tones of minstrel art,
The breathings of the mournful flute.
Which we have heard with listening heart,
Are not extinct when mute.
The language Of some household song,
The perfume of some cherished flower,
Though gone from outward sense, belong
To memories after hour
So with our words, of harsh or kind,
Uttered-they are not all forgot;
They leave their influence on the mind
Pass on, but perish not:
As they are spoken, so they fall
Upon the spirit spoken 70:
Scorch it like drops of burning gall,
Or soothe like honey-dew.
Sowith our deeds; for good or i'll,
They have their power scarce understood
Then let us use our better viii
Tomake them rife with good:
Like circles on lake they 90.
Ring within ring, and never stay:
Oh, that our deeds were fashioned so
That they might bless Away
Then since these lesser things ne'er die,
But work beyond our poor control,
Say, shall that suppliant for the sky,
The greatest human soul?
All, mol it still will spurn the past,
And search the future for its rest
o, ,joyl if it be found at last
Among the pure and blestl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-01
n ew G. O O d S
AT PORTER,

AT PORTER,
For the spring and summer Trade, 1883.
HEBARD & WALKER,
RE receiving direct from the I'M
\ PoRTERs and MANUFACTURERS a
large and splendid assortment of
Goods of all descriptions,
suitable for the season, which they offer
TO the citizens of Porter and vicinity. at
prices unusually low. The articles
they keep for sale are of the 'sfrst toas
ter" and no mistake. and will be sold
for very small advance on cost, for
CASH OR ITS EQUIVALENT ONLY. We
would respectfully say to the public that
we intend to sell at more moderate prof.
its than the same quality Of goods hare
ever before been sold in Porter. The
nimble "Sirpence" we are after, not the
sluggish dollar, for the "sixpence" in
hand will do us more good than the dol
lar on the shelves or in the clutches OF
a miser.
Porter. O.. March 81. 1853.-tf