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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-27
ALONZO Q. BLAIR,
of Licking County.
"Thc CrowbarLaw."

The Sentinei oflast work has column de-
voted to the Star, concerning its position in regard
to the IS Crowbar Law called We might
Join issue with the Sentinel, and enter into length
ened controversy on ilis subject but cui bono2-
We have already fully expressed our views in re-
gard 10 the character Of the law, in remaks of our
own, and those extracted from cotemporary prints
and we have done more W. have presented the
whole law, without mutilation or abridgement to
our intelligent readers. and having confidence in
the people are wiIlingio leave them to read, in
wardly digest. and judge for then selves. The
,ntinel certainly undertakes the Intelligence of the
people when it insinuates that the Star can lead
them .astray.' The Star neither nor wishes
to do any such thing. 1t is because we have con-
ilence in the intelligence of the people, that we
decline eDg,hened useless controversy, knowing
that our time and columns can be better bestowed.
The Sentinel is getting epithetica and we
have no epithets for neighbor, we would gent
ly hint. that there is not much argument in the
terms, bidding high to become the bank organ in
this county, :; the Star the svowed aud hired or
gan of this eight by ten Portage County rag mill, y
:. the Editor of this Bank organ" &C., &c.
1t is true that some Ct the most decided and in
fexlbe opponents of this law, are to be found in
the democratic party, aud some of them now in
the highest official position. 1t would not be
courteous 10 apply TO them the term. q bank
bought" Nevertheless it may be well to attend
to euct, and when all family matters are harmo-
niouely adjusted, if the Sentinel sees fit to I" pitch
in F" to US who outside of any healthy poIiti-
cal organization" why, we SUPPOSE We shall have
to attend to it, SO far at least as to be " in at the
death -a45
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sound Doctrinc.

3 That able and influenti1 journal, the Baltimore
American, expresses qualification that there is 20
llkeiibood that the Legislature OF Maryland viii
interfere with the Public Schools of Baltimore, and
states that the late movement was regarded by
large bodies of the most diacreet citizens as en-
dangering the free and uncertain employment of
Inc tax they pay for general education. The
american correctly remarks, .'if there is a thing
1hat IS justly dreaded by Republicans, it is legsla-
tlon which even seems to recognize divisions umong
tne great brotherhood ofrelgious mankind"
.ne constitution ofthe United States is very signf
hcah' IN its declaration in regard to religious equal
fly ana Independence of Church and State-and
torcibly adds--"Tae genius of American insti,u.
Aops denles to government right ofinterference
wlth human faith or ecclesips,ic,, rrad;,o.t;ons
nose questions rest between man and his Maker:
and II no part of the education tax is, in reality
desired oy any religious society for seotaran in
struction, there can be no possible ob;ec,;o, r.
leave the fund undisturbed in the banJs If men
who are 1ntainted by suspicion ofinterfereuee
with the rights of concience."
1--WE do not write as Christian or Isrue,ta n,
Catholic or Protestant, upon this interesting apt
delicate question. We wish all to stand, equally
upon line before their Creator. Let the teach
or rule the school house, and the pastor sway th,
church. Let politics control our relations al
msGbers of State; but Jet liberal religion, breath
ed IN pviudte into our Eearis, exercise its benigr
influence over allour acts the ballot box as vel
Rs at the hearh -stons.'
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-27

THE MANUFACTURE OF JEwELRY.--It is esti-
mated thatthe annual manufacture of jewery in
the civ Of New York amounts to So, 900, 600.
The J1u, nal Of Commerce says there are seventeen
hou Q, ngnged in it on large scale, anil twice as
manv small manufacturers. One of the former is
understood to do business amounting to $500 900
per annum; and the average number of men en-
ployed by each is 60 or 20. Two, at lenst, employ
about $50 men each. These men are mostly Ger
mans, though there are mnny French and Ameri-
CAM. The latter. with suitable advantages. are
considered quite as skillful as any. The wages CIV
en- range from $40 to $18 per week. Some earn
from $40 to S25 and few have been known to get
$50 per week. Gold soyereigns are chiefly used
though refined GOLD from the bullion offices is work
ed up, to a considerable extent. Some manu-
facturers consume So 500 worth every week. The
hnsinees is lucrative one, and never better
than now. American is generally stronger, and
that part of the gold that shows, is purer. In
French jewelry, every article is of equal fneness
r,rougLou'; but the gold is beaten SO thin rs 10 be
almost rlks paper, and the interior is filed with
wax, paper. &c. In American jewolry, the face
of the article is from lG to is carats iine,-the
back, 1o carats. French is Il caraSs. In that
city, probably much more American jewe'ry IS
worn thnn foreign. The manufacture Of fjewelry
IS CARED on in Newark, N, j., TO very large
extent
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Imdee Campbell.

We have stated that the'new U. S. Supreme
Judge" appointed in the place of Mr.. Mckinley
as Judge was an ultra States Rights man, and
that Gen. Pierce knew his position.
A friend has sent us the Augusta (Georgia)
Chronicle, giving brief outline of his life. We
select one passage. That, we think, will be sufi
cient for this region; at least for the dough faces
herein.-Irue Democrat.
Tho Chronicle says:
"Thut he is among the first lawyers in Alabam-
n, NO ques'ions and it may afford additional
satisfaction 10 know that it was Judge Campbell
who wrote the series of articles that appeared in
The Mobile Tribune some years ago, lin 1649) con-
clus.vely establishing the existence and force OF
the MeXicaa laws aho'ishng slavery in all Mexi-
can territory coded to the United States"
Will thnt DO! If thi, paper has "su,isfaotion
in announcing the fac, vii! nor The North feel ii
alsol
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AN ORDINANCE


To provide for the general welfare insure the
health, peace, comfort. we'll being and good
order of the inhabitants Of the township of
Roo,stown,by prohibiting and suppressing all
houses, shops or stores wihln said township,
known us places of habi,ual resort for rip!lng
and intemperaEce.
SSc l. Be il ordained by the Trustees Of
the town hip of r, ots,own, that to provide for
the general welfare, insure the health, peace,
comfort well being and good order of the lnhob.
itln's Of said township of Rootstown no person
or persons, the owner or owners, occupant or
occupants Of any house or houses. shop OF shops,
store or stores within said township shall by
n,:n or herself or by his, her or their agent
clerk, employee, or Otherwise vend, sell, give
away, or in any way dispose Of any Intoxicating
liquors ale, porter, or strong beer, 10 any per-
son or persons whatever, TO be used or drank
by the person or persons receiving or obtaining
the sume or BY any other p0rSon or persons as a
beverage,
SEC. ?. Any person or persons violating Ell.
ther directly nr indirectly any or either OF the
provi'ions of the foregoing section shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor and for the
tirs, offence shall upon conviction thereof be
fined in the sum Of fifteen dollars and cost Of
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BiOOdAOulMds.

Auti-ssvery men have often spoken with jpslifi-
able horror, contempt and severity Of the alleged
practice Of hunting runaway negroes with dogs,
Southern men and their friends and npologists
have denied that it was So in the face of much ey-
idepce. few weeks since we say an advertise
ment, copied from Mississippi paper, in which n
man announced that he had pack Of trpiued dogs,
and that lie would for consideration hunt negroes
with theE. We have mover doubted that such a
paetce prevailed in the south, and had no doubt Of
the anthepticity of the advertisement still it was
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-27

Wuy PEoPLE DafSN.-Mr. A. drinks because
his doctor has recommended him to take little
suthin'.
Mr. B. becauss his doctor ordered him not TO,
and he hates quackery.
Mr.. C.. takes a drop because he's wet.
Mr.. D. because he's dry.
Mr.. because he feels something rising ia
his stomach.
| Mr.. F. because he feels kind o. sinking in his
stomach.
Mr. G. because he's going to see friend off
to Oregon. @
! MIR. II. because he's got a friend come home
from California.
/ MIR. I. because he's SO b. t.
! MIR. J. because he's s, cold.
| Mr.. X. because he's got pain in his head.
/ Mr.. NJ. because hos got pain in his side.
1 Mr.. N. because has got pain in his back.
Mr.. o. because he's got a pain in his chest.
! Mr.. P. because he's got pain all over him.
Mr.. Q. because he feels light and happy.
Mr.. R. because he feels heavy and miserable
Mr.. s. because he's married
Mr.. T, because he isn't.
| Mr. v. heoause he likes to see his friends
around him.
I Mr.. W. because hss t no friends and enjoys
glass by himself.
Mr.. X because his uncle left him legncy.
i Mr.. because his aunt cut him off with shil
ling.
Mr.. z 1--WE should be happy to inform oui
readers v hat Mr.. Us reasons are for drinking
but on putting The question TO him, he was foun'
to be too drunk to answer J
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Brief but Pointed.

The Free Democracy of Rhode Island invited
Charles Sumner to address them. He was una
ble to do so; but sent the following reply. IL ii
not She thingl'
WAsuINeToN, March 26, 1853.
DEAR SIR: cannot promise myself the pleas
ure of being in Rhode Island at the time you pro-
pose, and am therefore constrained to decline the
invitation with which you have honored me.
But let me assure you that in all your political
contests, see no question comparable in practical
Importance, as surely as there is none equal in
al grandeur, to that which s presented by the
Free Democracy, and which now enlists your
symPathies
Both the old parties unite in upholdng slavery.
1t becomes all good citizens to unite in upholding
freedom; nor should any one believe his single
vote may not exert an influence in the struggle.
Believe me, dear sir. faithfully yours,
s. 80 t~7f CHARLES SUMNER.
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President of the Portage Co.. TEN. League.
Proclaim aiion by 1Hae President ON tn e
| occasfon Of sEle Death Of William


Proclamation by fFac President ON tn e
occasion Of sEle Death ef William
II. KiHg.
WAsHlseroN, April 21.-The following procla-
naton was issued by the President this morn-
ing.
The President has with deep sorrow received
information that the Vice President of the United
Suites, VIM. R. King died on the 1Sth inst, at his
| residence in Alabama. In testimony of respect
for his excellent character, and higher than ihi-
and above all, for his career Of public service, and
devotion this UnIon, which for duration and use
fulness is almost without parallel in the history
of the republic, the lsbors of The various depart
inent vii! bs suspended. The secretaries of war
and navy issue orders that appropriate military
and naval honors be rendered to the memory oil
one to whom such a tribute will rot be formal but
heartfelt, by people whom the deceased has SO
faithfully served.
The public Offices with be cosed on this day and
badges of mourning will be placed the execu-
tive mansion, and all the 'cutive departments at
Washington. (Sigued) F. PIERCE.
John NJ. NJ lott has been appointed U. S. Marshal
of the Northan District of New York, and Henry
A. Foster District attorney.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-27

Cosr OF ALcoHoL-Mr Everett, late Secreta-
ry Of State, comnutes that the use OF alcoholic
beverages CT SIS the United States directly in 10
years, $12O 0OO 0cG; has burned or otherwise des-
,royed s. 900 900 mo, Of property; has destroyed
OnO 900 lives; sent 250,000 to our PRISONS, and
100 900 children 10 the poor-house; caused 500
murders; 5000 suicides; md has bequeathed TO
tho country 900, 900 orphan chGjren.-What a
fearful amount of responsibility rests uron those
who sanction. approve of, and engage in traffic
which to the direct cause Of oil this wnste of prop
erty, this awfnl destruction of human life, and
the innunerabs evils ipaicted onthe relatives and
friends of tho poor ineLriate. They bear heavy
buitlien
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AN ORDINANCE

AIN ORDINANCE.
To provide for the general welfare, insure the
health, peace, comfort, well being and coed
osdsr Of the inhatitants Of the township of
Edinburgh, by prohibiting and suppressing
nil houses, shops. or kt,res within said town.
ship, known as places OF hal itaal resort for
tpping and lntemperance.
SEC. 1. Be it ordained by the Trus'ees OF
the township Of Edinburgh, That TO provide
for the general welfare, insure the health, peace,
comfort, well being and good order Of the ipl,ab-
EiRnis Of sald township OF Edinburgh. no per-
son Or persons, The owner or owners, occupant
or occupants of nhy house or houses, shop or
shop, store or stores within said township, shall
ty hin or hersel or hy his, her, OF their agebt
clerk, employee. or ise. vend, sell. give
away or ia any way dispose ofany Intoxicating
liquors, ale, porter or strong beer. to any per-
son or persons whatsoever, to be used or drank
by the person or persons receiving or obtri; i g
the same, or by any other person or persons, as
beverage.
Sec. 3. Any person persons Vi iolaiing,
either directly or indirectly nny or either Of the
provisions Of the foregoing section, shall be
deemed gully OF a misdemeanor, and for the
first offence. shall. upon conviction thereof, be
fined in the sum Of fifteen dollars and costs Of
prosecution. For the second offence shall,
upon conviction thereof, be fined in The sum OF
twenty-five dollars, and costs of prosecution, or
be committed 10 the jsil of The county for the
period of ten Days, or both at the dfscre'i,n OF
the court; and should the fine and cosle, or
either, as the case may be, remain unpaid by
the person or persons committed as aforesaid ai
the expiration OF the period aforesaid, then the
said person persons shall stand committed for
The period Of twenty days ficm the date of such
commi nant, unless such fine and COSTS or either
as aforesaid shall be sooher paid; and for the
third and each subsequent offence, sai1 person
or persons shall, upon conviction thereof, be
fined in the sum OF thirty five dollars and costs
of prosecution, and be imprisoned in the jill OF
the county for the period of twenty days. pro-
vided, however, no person or persons shall be
deemed guilty of violation Of this ordinance
who shall vend sell or give away Intoxicating
or fermented liquors 10 be used for medical or
Pharmaceutical purposes only.
SEC. 8. All prosecutions under this ord;-
nance shall proce ed and be eonductedin all res
poets, in conformity with the ac,, entitled "an
act. further defining the duties Of trustees OF
townships passed March 18th, 1855" saving to
the person OF persons accused, oil the ebenefil
of trial by iury." certorar, error or appeal,
conferred or granted by suid act; provided how
ever, that in no prosecu IN for Il violation of
this ordinance, shall it be necessary 10 alege
or prove the kind Of intoxicating or fermented
liquors sold or disposed OF as aforesaid.
SEC 4. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after the FIRST day of June,
A. D. 1883
DENNIS GoDARD,
ELI BooTH. : Trustees.
Thomas BRiGDEN,
Attest: PUTNAM BARRoN, Township Clerk.
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The Boston Courier, the Oldest and one of the
most Influential Wing papers in New England,
says, in speaking of the party names, Hhg and
Democrat:
"In fact it is useless to deny that these names
have already lost much of their influence and thnt.
being lunger The acknowledged representative
of anything tangible and palpnble in the shape of
antagonstic principles, interests Tendencies they
are in Il fair way to pa in:o the receptacle of
things lost upon earth, though they may be re-
mombered, as we say, '' for the good they hare
done.'
That the Wing plry, as an gan;zation, has
done its work, and is fst passing away. is clearly
dscernable, and intelligent and candid leading Wing
Journals, are beginning pl,iny to admit the fact.
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SUgt9DE--The Milwaukee Democrat eays:-
Mr.. ]. F Smnlley, of Randolph Portage county,
Ohio. arrived at Sheboygan, on Friday evening
last, on a visit, and stopping at kis brothers,
and on Monday morning following shot himself in
the head with pistol, who yet in bed, causing
his death in few hours. Pecunarily his crcum-
stances we're good. but he was confirmed hypo
cordriac and was aboling un Ter the belief that he
should never recover He lenves n family who
are sapi, sed to be on the way to Sheboygan, in
tending 10 make that place their future residence.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-27

FATAL ACCIDENT. the Hogs back on
the Pa. and O. Canal about mile fom Akron,
Tue sday morning james Meeker about 81 years
old, cannl driver, by sndden turn of the horses,
was thrown from the saddle, and falling under
their feet was kicked and tramIsd on SO that he
died in the evening. lie was taken to The eEm-
pre-" where Tyth;ng that and medical
skill could do for him was DONE He wRe from
PnrIs Portage County Ohio; to which place the
body was conveyed for intermept.-Akron Stand
ard.
The friends ofthe deceased, tender Their thanks
to Mr., Morse ofthe Empire, for his kindness On
this melancholy occnsion.
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prosecutions; for the second offence shnll upon
ceoVictl'n thereof be fined IN the sum of thirty
cohars ana cos; oil prosecution, or be committed
70 the Iali OF the county for the peri. oil len
Days, or both at the discretion of the Court, and
should the fine and cost or either as The case
may be, remain uDpuii by the person or per-
sons committed rs aforesaid, at the expiration
Of the PEI lod aforesaid linen The said person or
persons shall stand committed fnI the per:oi
of twenty days from The duie of such CT mnii-
neni, unless such ft e uid cost OF .iher as
aforesaid shall be sooner paid: and for the
Il ird and each suhsrq usnt fence, said person
or pc sons shall upon conviction thereof be fued
in The sum of fifty dnllars and costs Of ptosecu-
lion and be imprso1ed in the jail of the county
for :he period of twe1ty days prov ided. however,
no person or persons shall be deemed guilty OF
a violation of this ordinance, who shall vend
sell ,or give away Intoxicating or fer nepted
liquors 10 be used for medical or phnrmaceG-
,ical purposes only.
Sec 8. All prosecutions under dis ordi-
nance shall proceel und be conducted in ali res
pec,s in conformity with the act, .'entilled an
uct further defining the duties of Trustees Of
townships passed March 18th, 1853" saving
10 the person or persons accused all The benefit
of ,ral by Jury certiorafi. error. or appeal. con-
fered or granted BY suid ac., provided, however.
that in no prosecution for violation OF this or
dnonce. shall It be necessary to alledge or
prove The kind Of intoxicating or fermenled
liquors sold or di.posed OF as aforesaid.
Sec, a. This ordinance shall lake effect and
be in force from and after the 26:h day Of
Mar, 1853.
JoHS s. PARtoss,
RErBKN RussELL. Trustees.
Eo. SANFORD.
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A bill nppropriating 500, 900 for the erection o
n Safe Idiot Asylum has passed The New X York AS
sembiy.
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To i've above our station shows proud henrt
and 10 live under it, discovers narrow soul.
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II Vice President King, died at hic rcsid, nc,
in Alabama, on the 18th inst.