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ADAMs's ExPREss--We have received copy Of the
Melbourne Times, published in Australia, in which
find very complimentary notice Of the excellent and eff
fcient arrangement of Adams Co.'s Express, the
yenence and utility Of which appear to be properly up
precaed there The enterprise of this American firm is
highly commended and mention is made Of several speci
mems of American ingenuity introduced through the Ex-
press to the notice Of the Australian public. We glad
to this We know the conductors Of this complicated
establishment well that will venture to predict that
IL they meet with encouragementor rather If they
counter formidable opposon--they will infuse n
spirit Of enterprise into the community which will be pro-
ductve Of the best possible results Australia and spread
their reputation far and wide We shall not be surprised
hear Of the establishment of branches OF the Express in
Canton and Pekn, and it is quite probable that after the
Emperor Of japan has agreed treaty Of alliance with
this country, his second will be edct authorizing
branch Of Adams's Express in Jeddo
Baltimore American
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DrvopcEs-The Superior Court for Litchheld county
held short session Of about week last month"; and in
that time granted fourteen petitions for divorce. la this
State Il appears that marriage is looked upon only
legal contract which the Superior Court may annul
yery slight preences II Is mockery to call upon the
minister OF religion and subscribe before him to religious
yoys Il is mockcry to make any thing more Of mar
rage than OF n lease Of land Our laws honor trans
action no more than the other In this community II Is
surprising that such state Of things should exist for
length Of tmc and trust that reform win be made
before long.-CeaneeticM paper.
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THE DANGER OF ALTERING CoNsrITUTIoN.-In the fol-
lowing passage from the writings of distinguished Brit
ish statesman, Edmund Burke the danger of attempting
to make important alterations in the constitution of
Government is clearly pointed out All such changes
should be made desirable all before they adopted
by the people 1t is dangerous try experiments with
the constitution and those who attempt it indeed
be deeply mbued with the spirit of radcareform Burke
says:
''0ur constitution stands on nice equipose with
steep precpces and deep waters upon all sides Of it,
In removing it from dangerous leaning towards one
side, there may be risk OF oyersettng it the other
Every project Of material change in government SO
complicated ours combined at the time with
ternAl circumstances still complicated, is matter
fun Of difficulties, in which considerate viii be
too ready to decide prudent man too ready to under
take an honest man too ready TO promise. They dc
not respect the public themselves who engage
than they that they ought attempt OF
that they able to perform. These my sentiments
weak perhaps but honest and unbiased and submitted
entirely to the opinion of grave well affected to
their country and Of experience in what may best pro-
mote hurt il
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THE SECRETARY OF WAR.--We learn from the Hartford
Courant that Gen. DAVIS, Secretary Of War, guest
Of Col. HAZARD, Of Enfield, Sunday night On Mon
day Gen. DAVIS partook Of collation. at the City Hall in
Hartford and made speech in reply to the welcome Of
Mayor HAMNERsLEr. The Courant says " lie spoke Of
the doctrine Of State rights which he supported, and
claimed that the noble stand which Connecticut took in
the Revolution but in support Of the principle.
He praised our New Engand scenery, our New England
character, and New England hospitality. 1t
handsome easy effort Of accustomed to speaking"
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JUST SENTIMENTs.-As Introductory to the dis
cussion Of foreign question with which it is not
our purpose to NEEDLE, the Rticlmond Enquirer
makes the following general remarks:
With that feeling of excessive nationality which
would put this country in position of suspicion and
hty towards every foreign Power wise statesman
true patriot can consistently sympahze 1t is the die
tate as much Of good faith sound policy to
nations with whom we sustain relations OF peace ant
amty as indeed friends; and, whilst we should abat,
nothing of the vgant protection of our own interests
we ought still to presume that other Powers obser
want of the obligations of honor and treaty stipulation
In this spirit scout the thousand of hostile
atons and schemes against this country which the
life invention Of agaors matches for their own amuse-
ment profit"
We are glad to find in q journal SO influential
with the dominant party sentiments so just and Of
SO salutary tendency. They will do something
towards correcting very foolish habit and an un-
founded notion which run through too many of oul
journals especially those of the Democratic party
To judge from the daily language of these prints
one would suppose that all European Governments
regarded ours with settled enmity, and were con-
stantly meditating some mischief towards u.s. Like
homo in good company, we think every
body sneering at US, and shake our fists in their
faces to make them fear or respect us. We doubt
if threats have either one effect or the other
foreign rulers. We incline to think that they I'M
derstand us and the nature of our institutions"
better than we give them credit for and, SO far
from viewing us with dread or enmity, it is more
likely that they regard our country in the light
of a teeming and exhaustless COW, formed for the
nourishment of Europe, to be kept in good humor
and MIXED at pleasure.
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A REeoULAR TUnDLE.-whe at the North American
mine few days ago. little boy only eight years old
playing with younger brother fell down No. shaft
head and back of Cornish who was at work MT the
bottom OF the shaft and bounded of into kibbe of water
without injury The boy gathered himself up wet as no
and up the ladders, the miner in full chase be-
hind threatening to whip him--"for," said he "any
body might that the little devil done it purpose
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InuRopEAN GENERA AGE No - 49, -


EUROPEAN GENERAL AGENCY.-Mr CuAs. f.
IL SrANsBURY Of the members Of the Grm has pcrna
nenty established himself in London such being
found necessary in order to give his immediate personal
tenon the European business Of great importance and
ue already subjcctt the direction and of N Co..
and to such other business interests may be hereafter
trusted 10 their and management.
As guarantee for the mode in which the business OF their
foreign office will be conducted they have special permission
give the Names referees, Of Bankers Merchants
Gentlemen Of commanding influence, position and character
in Europe, whenever desired.
Mr. II aided by eminent and efficient legal counsel abroad
and special attention given by him to the facilitating pro-
ceedng for the collection legaccs made par
ties the United States the recovery and
pcrty real personal claimed by heirs resident
this eountry the adjusting Of unsettled balances due
claimants in the United States whether accruing public
account or ohcrvse the procuring of legal
from parties resident in Europe to purchasers Of real
the United States in word TO business Of any kind that
may be con6ded to Co., however complicated as they
have the communicating advanageousy with per-
Of every pursuit profession or station in Europe how
ever remotely located.
Their charges will DO moderate and regulated by the
ture and extent Of the services rendered.
sop 1o--w3m
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BIC Mass ARRrvED.-The Of copper from the
Nor American NINE designed for exhibition In the New
York Crystal Palace arrived from the Saut Yesterday
noon on the propeller Globe 1t weighs $500 pounds
and was cut from /" chunk weighing about l75 tons
II Is lying a. Williams Co.'S dock whence il will
be shipped in day or two to New York.
Detroit rrae pr,,,
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RAILROADS LEADISG TO WHEELNG.-The Wheeling In
tegencer in noticing the fact that the Cleveland and
Pttsburg Railroad Company have placed the whole line
Of their extension to Wheeling under contract says:
We have thus three roads to be completed certainly
to Wheeling and then, if the Central concludes to
here we shall four and when the Western road to
Coshocton is added to the list there will be less than
sir railroads having their termin in the city Of Wheeling
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MORRIS L. HALLoWELL CO., Importers and job
INI bers Of Silk and Fancy Goods 143 Market street. Phil
adepha wishing 10 close out their present stock e Goods
before moving into their store ask the attention OF buy
to their large and splendid assortment Of Dress Fancy
B Orders will receive strict attention aud shall have the
neft Of the reduced prices sep 10--d2wf
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Hon. GEORGE PoINDExTER, formerly United
States Senator from Mississippi died at jackson, in
that State, last Monday. He was the first delegate
to Congress from Mississippi, and on her admission
into the Union was Immediately chosen United
States Senator, which position he held for a great
number of years He was likewise at one time
Governor of the State. In early life he was sup
porter of Gen. Jackson, but in later years acted
with the Wings
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certain Sunday teacher in the practice Of TAX
ing up collection IN his juvenile class missionary objects
every Sunday and his box received scores Of ncnnics which
might otherwise have found their way to the Of tho
confechoncr and toy man. He not little snrnrised
however, one Sunday, to find bankbi crushed smong
the weight Of copper lie not long in finding ID 70 b s
broken bank; and asking the elias. who put In bere ~
donor pointed Quito him by his GLASS
him dcposc H. and thought IL very benevolent ,e
"Ddnt you know that this bill good for nothing s;d
the teacher Yes answered the boy "Tben what did Won
put in the box for7' 81 didn't spose the e benh, ,,J
know the difference, and IL would be jut good Tor them
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A GENTLE Kmo.--Gcorgc III. being informed that m
mpudent printer to be punished for having published
q spurious kings Speech replied 81 hope the man :
punishment will be Of the midest sort because have
read both, and, far understand either OF them
like the spurious speech better thap my own"
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SENTENCE OF AJUpcR.-Judge JAooB Finn, who as
saulted and beat attorney JoLLrYR in Cincinnati
last week. has been sentenced by the Police Court Of
city to pay fine Of $50 and costs The Judge pleaded
guity TO the charge.
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MICHAEL NOURsE g. Co.
Home and Foreign Patent and General Agency

SoVtipest Corner Of ESghh and Streets near the Posi-
Ofec Department, Washington, ID. c.
and Of No. IL, CornhiA, London England.
MICHAEL NoUnsB, CHAs f. STANsBURY
JAMES MoRss, r. III. GLLBTT,
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The woman who buried in grief" is now alive
and doing we'll II was case Of premature intsrment
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28

NNE YEAR, Tale Of Weolock by Miss
VDCarlen.
For sale nj HALLS Book SToRE.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28
Accident at t,.e state Fair.

On the FIRST day of the Fair, of Mr.. Phelps
Of Columbus, was badly hurt. The lad was riding
famous PAGER. his performance was SO pleasing
that the people gave cheering shout; this so
frightened the horse that it reared and fell upon
IT'S rider. injuring him fatally it is feared. We
would offer word of caution relative TO the Lady
Equestrian performance at the coming Fair in this
county.aithough we do not anticipate or expectany
occurrence like that at Dayton This riding beinga
novelty. of course will excite curiosity, and perhaps
excitement Nothing should be allowed that will
frishten horses or perpiex riders. Spirited ami
mails unaccustomed to such usages are very easily
frightened, and we think too great care cannot be
exercised in this particular. Note the case in
Dayton, the boy was riding finely the large crowd
became excited, and we see the consequence
Life should not thus recklessy be placed in jeop-
ardy. We hope to see some suitable regulations
provided so that repetition of this occurrence may
not take place in Ravenna.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28

THE GENUS OF THE WEsT.-We have recei-
we'd the first or October number of Monthly Lit
erary Magazine of 50 pages, just issued at Cincin
natl by Howard Durham editor and proprietor
1t is to be emphaical!y Western Magaziue.-
The editor announces brilliant list of western
contributors, of established literary reputation both
mnle and female. This Magazine is afforded at
the very low price of one d"llar year.
Mr.. Rice, editor of the Columbian, speaking of
the editor, says:
Howard Durham is self made man; of great
energy and perseverance; and is the very man to
build up by the hardest and surest, 'selfsuppor-
ting Magazine in the West Oar knowledge of
Mr.. D., his principles and talents, enables US TO
assure all who will patronize him, that they will
nd nothing demoralizing pernicious in his pages.
We wish friend great success. in his under
taking; and we expect TO learn that his ambition to
succeed in field where 50 many have failed for
the want of his industry and good management,
will be crowned with success"
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Tesnnerance Meetings.


For several weeks past, the citizens of Medina
and vicinity have convened the line of the Rail
Road where it crosses the Smith Road, each
Sabbath afternoon, for the purpose of listening TO
discourses on the subject of Temperance. There
has been very general interest taken in the meet
ings and they doubt productive of much
good. Last Sabbath, the people were addi diessed
by Mr.. Brown OF Portage County, and Hon. Sam
uel Lewis, the free soil candidate for Governor.
Mr.. Brown delivered good address-eloquent.
able aud logical. He was followed by Mr.. Lewis
in one of the best addresses it has been our
pleasure to listen 10. The honest sincerity which
he evinces in all his efforts, combined with hap
py and pleasant delivery, never fail 10 make
impression. His appeal to the young especial
ly to avoid I'M on ca,ing drinks earnest and pow
erfuI and could not have failed TO be productive of
good effects.-.afedina Whig.
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Meard Froul.

The renowned Professor" CHARLES P. HART,
late of the RaveDna "Seminary of Natural Science,
turned up short time since in Brockport. New
York. He left Brockport. he did Ravenua,
leaving bis Landlord and others minus. The
Brockport Landlord has written to our Post mas
ter stating these facts.
Isn't the said Charles P. Hart precious res
cal? And won't the last chapter of his life be writ
ten in the records of some prisonl
By the way the Professor amused himself by
entertaing the good people Of Brockport with the
unpaid for Microscope which he obtained here by
false pretences.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28

FREE PREsBrTERiAS.-We rejoice at the re-
vival Of :hia excellent paper under the of its
meriy published at Mercer. Pa. It is now pub
lished at Albany Athens Go. Ohio, at so in ad-
vance,
lis title indicates sectarianisu,, yet we are ae-
quainfed with no religious paper SO free from it.
With the exception ofIhe Christian Statesman we
know of no other religious aper in the west SO
free fiom narrow seetarian bgo ry, SO generous,
enlarged and enlightened in spirit, yet true to ev
cry essential truth and doctrine.
We commend the 'ee Presbyterian to all re-
formers of all denominations, eminently worthy
of patronage.
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Garretssvii,c,

rettsvle. on Thursday of next week. That will
be the closing meeting Of the campaign. Let us
have rouser.
An effort is making to secure the attendance of
either Neal Dow or P. L. Barnum. Il is hoped
the effort will be successful.
At all events let us have great gathering for
our final meeting. There will be good spea king
at any rate.
Mrs. George Sanford, of r Rootstown, has been
invited to address the people on the occasion.
A Pic Mo entertainnent will be provided for
all who attend.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28

q Il is earnestly recommended to every cier-
gyman in the County, to preach on the subject
of temperance, on Sabbath, Oct. g. being the Sab
bath before the second Tuesday in October, the
day of the State elelection, when the fate of the
Maine Law in Ohio, will be sealed at the ballot
box.
Should not faithful pulpit utter its admoni-
tory voice in this momentous crisis. The pas
sage of that law may depend upon Portage County
alone. @
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Maine Law Meetings.

The Central COMMITTEES appointed by the peo-
plesConvention August 18th, have appointed meet
ings and assigned speakers as follows:
Aurora, Friday Oct. 7th-Rev. R. Bard, H. L.
Garter.
Atwater, Friday Oct. 7th, Rev. T. w. Brown
ing, H. H. Willard.
Brimfeld, Saturday Oct. sih Rev. Geo. Mes
Ginger, l.. L. Bond.
Charlestown, Thursday Oct. 6h. Rev. Mr..
Baer, III. A. Hall.
Deerield, Saturday Oct. 9th. o. P. Brown,
E. B. Taylor. -
Edinburgh Monday Oct 81, Rev. E. C. Sharp
Il. II. Willard.
Freedom Monday Oct. Sd, Rev. J. H. Ebbert,
J. X. Pickett.
Franklin. Monday Oct. 81, Rev. z. Jones.
Hiram, Saturday, Oct, sh, Rev, S. Hayden,
Q. w. Strong.
.Mantua. Saturday Oct. 9Th. Rev. T. w. Brown
ing. J. X. Pickett.
Nelson. Friday Oct. 7ih, Rev. E. Jones. E. B.
Taylor.
Paris. Friday Oct 9Th. H. A. Hail. L. L Bond.
=. Palmyra, Saturday Oct, s.h, II. A. Hall, E. C.
Wilmot.
ndoiph-Thursday Oct. 6, Rev. E. C. Sharp,
O. w. Strong. 2ss,-'
R otstown-Monday, Get 10, Rev. C. Clapp.
Rev. E. e. Sharp.
shalersville-Mouday. Oct. 10, Rev. s. Hay
den.
Mogadore--M Monday, Oct. ,, w. H. Upson. N.
w. Goodhpe.
Streetsbero-T Thursday, Oct 6, Thomas Earl,
Rev. R. Bard.
Windham- Monday. Oct. 10. Rev. E. Jones,
o. P. Brown.
All of the above meetings will be held at the
center of townships, 10 the evening, commencing
at early candIe-lighting.
All the speakers named, are expected to be
present according to assignment-if, however, by
any unavoidable hindrsnce, any speaker cannot
il his appointment, he will be expected to employ
asubstitu,e, or seasonabiy notify the Chairman.
The friends in all the townships will provide
suitable places for holding the meetings, and have
due notice given especially in all the churches on
sabbath next.
A momentons issue is before us-let us meet it
ike men. Let US deserve success. and we shaII
have it.
WILLIAM WADswoRTH, Chairman.
Ravenna, Sept. 27, 1858.
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Boots. Shoes and Leather.

HF YOU want first rate article of boots and
d shoes call at Gis g. Durham's store Immediately
east ofthe late Gre in Ravenna. who have made ar
rongemenis keep on hand at nll tlmes large and
made boots and Shoes which they will sell at the low
est figure for cash ready pay
They will continue keep on hand the best quality
of sole leather upper leather, and calf skin
Innings, pegs lasts and most kinds of shoe findings.
which they will sell at small advance on for
prompt ray.
10 Give MS call and see for yourselves.
GIl.LIS & DURHAM.
Ravenna, MAY, 1853.
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For tie Okio Star.
A Gift

Those friends in the north part of the town, will
please accept my grateful acknowledgements for
the presentation of their beautiful Gift. and also
my sincere thanks for this token of their kind regard
and sincere friendship. And humbIy trust that
the spirit of friendship which has prompted the
act, and the gratefuness with which it is acknowl-
edged, will be long cherished, to bless the giver,
and the receiver. JULIA A. YOUNG.
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OFFICE OF FRANKLIN AND WARREN r. r. Co.
Franklin, June 11th, 1853. (
At meeting of the Directors of the Franklin and War
r. r. Co.. this day held the following assessments
upon the capital stock made viz Ten per pay
able July l. 1863 and assessment of per cent at
the end each succeeding sixty days, until the whole
amount is paid.
1924 JOEL W. TYLER, Secretary.
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Labor Saving Machine,

TWY HE Subscriber having purchased SUP.Ea
III RIOB PLANNING NlAGIIIMG0 wish,
to inform the public generally, that he prepared "
plane Tongue and Groove Flooring to order on short no
tice Also 10 dress to any thickness on one OF 3otn s
under fourteen inches wide at much less rate san can Si
do vol IN hiring their lumber in and get done by ma
chine. All work will be done in workmanlike manner i
a0- Please give him call at Messrs. hitchcock y ~
Chm. new steam works few rods south of the Court
,%r Homss "'" GEORGE, E,MELwAiN.
Rayenns, July 9Th, 1883. i22f-1y
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TO the People of Portage County.

TO the People of Portage County.
You have placed yourselves upon high ground
in the present contest You know not, nor can
you we'll realize the importance of your position.
\ GU have voluntarily assumed an independent po-
liical position. The question, now, fairly and dis
tincty made is. shall the people, pledged to the
Maine Law and other Kindred measures of hu-
manitarian character triumph. or shall mere party
in open opposition to some of these measures, and
In favor Of none of them, triumph. With you
friends of Temperance is the solution of this prob
iem. To favor aud advance cause earnestly
invite and urge upon the Ladies' Alliance in each
township to hold. on Monday evening, October
tenth, at the center of each township meeting
of their Alliance. Procure speakers either among
yourselves or others-have general rally. To
the Clergymen of the county, as President of the
the County Alliance, request you to preach
temperance sermon on Sabbath, October ninth
To the temperance of the different town
ships, would urge the absolute necessity of or
ganization, and the propriety of holding at least
one rousing meeting between this and election
Will the clergymen give out at the close of their
sermon on the ninth, notice of the adi es meeting
on monday night October tenth The last GRAND
rally for the cause is to be held at Garrettsvi,le
Oct. 9th, commencing at ten o'clock, A. Nj. lie.
Us all be there. And above all let us al, be e.r,v
Mt the polls on the morning of the eleventh of Oc-
tober.
By order of the Board,
o. P. BROWN, President,
of the County Alliance.
SAINT o7th 1888
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..6sixe ,en Grape.o
Sept. a7ih. 1858.

Our friend III. L. CARTER, of Brimfeld. drop
ped into our sanctum. one day last week, and
spread before our astonished vision pile of the
very finest and most delicious grapes We ever saw
MF. Garter's grapes are avery choice variety ofhe
Caiawba and make an ordinary mans "moutt wa
b" jwt TO look at EN-