Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-07-27

J. w. Roberts, Visitor. Waynesville, o.
! A. D. Richardson, Sun, Cincinnati, o.
A. P Russell. Republican, Wilmington, o.
L. L. Rice, Columbian, Columbus, o. H.. g.
J. S. Robinson, late of Republican, Kenton o.
John Saxton, Repository, Canton, o.
G. w. Stokes, Democratic Citizen, Lebanon, O.
G. w. Smith, Courier, Elvria, 0.
| G. w. Starbuck, Times, Cincinnati o.
G. F. Stayman Standard Delaware City, o.
John Speer, Whig, Medina, o.
J. L. Spann, late of Stateman, Indianapolis, Ia.
N. Schleich, Eagle, Lancaster, ..
G. Scott, Herald, Circlevile, o.
T. s. Slaughter, Gazette, Lancaster, o.
Geo. M. Swan, Elevator, Columbus, o.
ID. E. Thomas, Chris. Register, GAINESVILLE, O.
Isaiah Thomas, Gazette, Springfield, o.
John Teesdale, Beacon, Akron, o.
J. F. Torbert, Republic, Springfield, o.
A d. Wright, N. w. Democrat, Perrysburgh, O.
Geo. G. Washburn, Courier, Elyria, o. ..
F. Wickham, Reflector, Norwalk, o.
NJ. Wyan, Argus, Beaver, Pa. 49,
M. r. Doolittle, Telegraph, Painsville, o.
Mr.. Flood, from the committee on resolutions,
submitted the following report, which was adopt
ed:
The members of the Press of Ohio, Indiana.
Kentucky and Pennsylvania, on board the steam
er Queen of the West, on pleasure excursion to
tthe Falls of Niagara, in Convention assembled,
do resolve as follows:
Resolued, That the steamer Queen of the West
navigating the inland seas OF the northwest, and
that her officers are able and experienced prudent
and accommodating, and that in all respects we
commend this lake "Queen' to the travelling
public
Resolved, That although the Queen of the West
with her large capacity, measuring 1900 tons,
was unexpectedly thronged, in consequence of the
temporary disability of the Crescent City, yet her
officers, equal to any emergency, have accommo-
dated hef 1000 guests, autually registered. IN a
manner which deserves their warmest thanks.
Resolved, That the magnificent appointments of
the Queen of the WeSt-the untiring energy of
Capt Mcbride and his able assistants-ther at
tenton and care-has given her name and
fame that will last as long as she continues to
walk the waters thing Of life, and is manned
by her present officers and seamer.
Resolued, That the temporary disa bilty of the
Crescent City, should not in the least injure her
fair fame, well earned as it is, as the consort of
the Queen, her equal in finish and in power
Under the management of Capt. w. T. Pease,
she is, by those who know her best, deemed equal
ly worthy of Patronage
ResolUed, That this boat and It's eonsort, the
Crescent City having been constructed with unus-
ua regard the safety both in respect strength
and solidity of construction, we'll as safeguards
against FIRE, and having been provided each with
six life boats. and an unusual number of Life pre-
servers, we deem them especially deserving the
confidence of the travelling public; and that the
proprietors and builders deserve special commen-
dation, for having amid their unusual liberality
in the equipment of their steamers, sacrificed
nothing to that essential erequisite-undoubted
security to life and property.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet
again at Cleveland, on Friday evening next.
At the same time general meeting of those
on board was held, which was presided over and
addressed by Gov. Morehead of Kentucky, who
was followed by Senator Petit, of Indiana. and
he by Judge Carter of Cincinnati. The commit
tee on resolutions made verbal report, express
ing the deep obligation of the party to Railroad
proprietors and Steamboat owners for their gen
tlemanly treatment, and especially to Captain
Mcbride, for the manner in which they had been
received by him. and conveyed across the Lake,
on his truly magnificent boat.
We were now in Buffalo. and in a few minutes
on board the cars for the Fails, where we arrived
about three o'clock, P. M. Every one put in his
time to the best advantage, viewing the wonder
full and sublime cataract, and the romantic scene
ry and memorable grounds around it. Every
school boy has read glowing and poetical descrip-
| tions of the Falls, but they must be seen to be
realized. Language can give but faint idea of
the sublime reality.
At seven O'Clock Friday morning we were a.
| gain seated in the cars, and homeward bound
| On arriving at Erie, we were met by commit
tee of the Common Council Of Cleveland, who
extended to the exeursionsts the hospitalities OF
the city. we arrived at Cleveland at four O'Clock
P. NJ, after an excursion with which all seemed
highly pleased. z
But the grand finale was yet in reserve-the
Forest City was bound to give further evidence oi
her generosity: 1t was not enough that she
should sup, lodge and breakfast this crowd ofpeo-
pie, but the Mayor held Levee in the evening
to which all We've invited, and it was large ant
grand affair: grand festival was also given al
the Weddell at IL O'Clock, to which free tickets
were furnished The spacious dining hall of tina
house was filled to overfewing, the tables were
loaded with everything that even the heart of al
epicure could desire, and decorated with the rich
est and sweetest flowers of the season. But thu
best of the affair was the feast of reason an
the flow of soul" which followed. But of this w
are unable to furnish any particulars. After en-
joying themselves hugely till about midnight tn
company dispersed es.@a