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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
StcaEn-BOlIer Explosion at the PhIIa-
deipilia NaVy-Yard.
PHILADELPHIA.

I IHILAUELPHIA, OCI,- To.
A terrible explosion took place this morning at
the Navy Yard of the boiler on the sectional dock;
while hauling on the sloop-of-war CyGne Pieces
of the boiler were scattered in all directions the
safety valve falling upon the deck of the steamer
Fulton distance of 800 feet. Durant Hatch, a
workman on boat alongside. had his skull frac-
tured by piece of iron, and is thought to be fa-
tally injured. John O'Brien was also dreadfully
scalded, and it is feared he cannot recover MI
chael Mcguire, who was standing at the head of
the boiler, was badly cut and scalde& and blown
overheard but was rescued. Richard Kennedy,
the engineer, who was standing on the boiler
house, was also thrown overheard, and was slight
ly injured. There 80 pounds pressure on the
boiler at the time, and it was capable of bearing
100 pounds. The rigging of the Cyane was much
cut by the flying fragments, and some of the sea-
men slightly injured.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Bank Cases Decided.

The Akron Standard syas: The two cases of the
Cuyahoga Falls and Akron Banks, Vs. the Treas
urer of Summit County, were disposd of at the
last terms of the District Court of this County,
in the following manner:
The Court unanimously held that they had
no power to restrain the collection of the taxes
assessed against said Banks, and were ready, on
motion of the attorneys for the County, to dis
solve the iniunctions, dismiss the bills and leave
the Treasurer free course for the collection OF
the taxes. But at this juncture the County Treas
urer, interfered personally-overruled the attor-
news for the county and agreed with the attorneys
for the Banks, that the cases should be continued
for another year. The Court recognized the
right of the Treasurer to control the against
the will of counsel, and they accordingly stand
continued with view to further litigation, if it
can possibly be had %
We thought the Banks had appealed to the Ju-
dcial tribunals and were willing to abide by their
decision, yet here two cases where the Court
were unanimous in the opinion that they had no
power to interfere by injunction to restrain the COL
lection of these Bank taxes, and were ready to
decide the matter so as to allow the officer of the
county to proceed to collect the taxes assessed
against them, but were prevented from doing so
bv the interference of a Bank Wing Treasurer,
who took the matter out of the hand of the Attor-
neys for the county, and used the power with
which he is invested by the people to work direct
ly against their interests.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

They have a stranger in Jail up at Toledo char
ged with passing counterfeit money. he was
searched and there was found upon his person
about 300 in $5 bills on the Unadilla Bank, OF
feet as to deceive the best judges, and passed
at the bank counter.
Counterfeiters are becoming so skillful of late,
that it is doubtful whether their success will not
soon drive the whole paper system out of use.
Taking into consideration the losses to commu-
nifty annually suffered from counterfeiting good
paper, the issues of spurious and fraudulent bills,
the depreciation of doubtful institutions, and the
failures of others, after getting circulation out,
it cannot be denied that the paper money system
of the United States is more onerous tax upon
property and labor than the entire revenue collec
tions of the General Government. Does any one
doubt thiss But moderate investigation will
satisfy the cavil.
If it we're made part of our political system that
each individual suffering loss from any of these
frauds, impositions or cnnnterfets, should on TAR
proof be indemnifed at our State or county treas
ury, how long would the people tolerate the cause
of such an immense draft upon the public reve-
nuas? Yet, we suffer patiently, monthly andyear-
ly, this immense levy upon our pockets, as if it
acre a part of our civil government, and an abuse
of our rights which the genius of legislation could
not rid us of!
We have paper system i'll Ohio which really
bears all the features of being conducted with di-
rect regard for the success of counte Look
at the entire authorized circulation of the State
Bank and branches, as that miserable abortion of
finance is gracefully termed! "Cheap and aasty'
10 the main feature of every bill! The engraving
10 execrabies the paper miserable. Both snUate
and encourage counterfeits, as much as it the leg
islature had authorized the dsgraceful character
Of both engraving and paper, for the express ben
eft Of rouges! The source of the fault is some
where, and plundered people seem to have no
redress. If the next Legislature does not look to
it ygilantly, and redress it in summary manner,
by compelling. change of policy, or driving out
of existence the fountain source of SO much OPP
preston of people, it wilt be recreant to right
and duty.--Cin. Eng. t@t-e
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
British Intervention i'm South Ameri-
ca--ImpOrtaMt Revelations.

Wegive in to-day's Herald a letter from Buenos
Ayres, copied from late London paper, clearly
showing that at the very time when Lord John
RusssIl was protesting that his government had
no designs upon this contnent--that Downing
street would not accept all Cuba South America
and Mexico, if they should be offered gratis-we
End Sir Charles Hotham plotting with Urquiza
for the cession to England and France of the Is
land of Martin Gracia, the key to the whole OF
that valuable portion of South America which has
been for the last forty years undergoing series of
revolutions and changes of government without
number. Downing street diplomasts knew well
the value of this immense valley-watered by two
of the most splendid rivers the earthits plains
covered with cattle, and its commercial advanta-
ges unequalled. So Downing street desired to have
it in its power, and Downing street mas its eye on
other portions of this great continent. 1t will be
necessary for US to be wary, or Downing street
will put its paw upon that which it is only eyeng
now..sa We have said this much to show that Lord
John Russell is constructive falsler OF the TRUTH
and that while writing to that he intends not to
do certain thing, he at the same time orders his
majesty representatives in America to do the OBJ
noxious act, or at least prepare for it.
a 1t is the settled policy of this country that no
more European settlements shall be made on this
continent The original titles Gf they ever had
any of France, Sf::n, England, Russia and Den
mark, to lands in America. have long since pass
ed away and in the few instances where the rep
AAOA~
it is not because they right, it is because the
people governed are too lazy, and too cowardly to
prove that they are wrong. IF we are not to aid
these people who are governed by the shadow of
a shadow, we have certainly the right to say that
we will have no more of And it will be done.
Not particularly because it is right, but because
the Commercial interests of the country demand
II, and the money power will easily accomplish its
ends when the mind power fails. Wepeople and
the government of these United States are no lon
ger to be deceived by Downing street and the
Right Hon. Lord John Russell. Their eyes are
open. They see plainly the British operations
upon this continent, they know exactly how much
faith may be placed in English statesmen. Ever
and anon, some new testimony like unto that
which we print to-day, is brought before us.
These secret negotiotions are continually going
on, and it will behoove our premier and his sub
ordinates to assume the spectacles of Poor Rich
ard, while they borrow his square cut coat, yarn
stockings, knee breeches and dsteel buckles. We
could get on without his simplicity, if we had a
little more of his sagacity.--N. Y. Her.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

FIRE IN MANTUA.-On Thursday last, large
two-story frame house belonging to Benjamin
Moore's estate, and occupied by Mrs. Moore, was
destroyed by fire. The fire occurred in the middle
of the day, and is supposed to have caught from a
spark in a temporary room occupied for drying ap-
Piles. Nearly all the furniture in the house, to-
gether with some $500 of paper money and con-
siderable large amount of notes and accounts were
also destroyed Over $4OO in gold was in the
house at the time, most of which has been recov-
cred since the fire. The family were at home
when the fire occurred, but it had progressed so
far when discovered as to render it impossible to
save the building or any considerable portion of
it's contents.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
The 90, 900 Prize Fight.--Yankee Sui
liVam VS.. John MOrrisey.--Thirty-
Seven ROmndS Fought.

The excitement was intense during yesterday
and last night in all parts of New York City; re-
speeting the great prize fight for wager of $2,-
600, between James, or Yankee Sullivan, and
John Morrisey. The spot selected for the fight,
was large omen lot in the county of Putnam,
which is situated on land that seemed to be dis
puted territory, between this State and Massachu-
setts as persons residing in both States claim to
be the owners. This being nice point, 1t was
taken into due consideration by the pugilists and
their friends, and accordingly taken advantage Of
The pngilists met on the ground at IL o'clock,
amidst an sassemblage of some four or FIVE thou
sand persons, and nothing occurred to disturb
them; the ring was formed, and they were brougt
forth by their seconds. They were both in good
condition, and the six weeks training appeared to
have improved each of them in both appearance
and strength. They walked up face to face, good
naturedly smiled, and took their positions appa-
rently in the best feeling. They squared off, and
the first blood was drawn by Sullivan with swift
tap on Morrisey's nose. He followed up his blows
in5quick succession, and the first round created
considerable excitement among the spectators
The rounds were continued to the hirty-sevenL
occupying ffty-ive minutes, when Morrisey be-
came very weak, and general row was the result
Some persons rushed inside of the ring, and sew
eral of them received some severe punishment
The only blows Sullivan received was about the
right side of his face, principally on his cheek
bone, and the eye was much swollen. 2..f
The face of Morrisev was frightfully mutilated.
and it is said by those who witnessed the affair,
that he also received numerous severe blows on
the body, which wiIIn no doubt render him disabled
for a long time. sa1 5fss
There is now dispute as to who was victori-
Gus in the contest, and we learn the Judge decided
in favor of Morrisey the ground of "fou play, .
and ssnot coming to time,'' &C., &c.
This decision is, however, claimed to be wrong
BY the opponents of it, and the stakeholder was
advised not to give up the $4,000 prize, which he
has held in gold coin since the match was made.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
The EIOrrRaons in Trouble.

The news from Utah is full of something more
than mere ssrumors of wars The Indians are
actually harrassing the Mormons at sad rate
On the 23d Of August, as learn from the De-
seret News, the Mormon bishops of the different
wards of Salt Lake City, sat in Council with the
municipal authorities, and discussed the alarm
ing condition of thing, the question of putting the
city in a state Of defense. The result of the con-
ference determination to wall in the city
with fortifcation of earth, and deep ditch out
side. The Mormons seem disposed to rely on
their strength in this extremity, for they have
not applied to the United States for any military
aid The Indians were very bold in their attacks
on all struggling parties.
On the 10th of August party commanded
by Lieut.. r. Burns. who were encamped on Clo-
yer Creek, in Juab Valley, were attacked by
body of Utah Indians. One man, Isaac Dutfin,
was wounded, and several horses killed or injur-
ed. 1t was supposed that two of the Indians had
been killed and three wounded. On the 18th, },
from Snyders mill near Parley's Park, they were
assailed by Indians, who fired upon them from an
ambush, instantly killing John Dixon and John
Quayle, and wounding John Hoagland The
survivors, Hoagland and Knight then made their
escape to Salt Lake City, whence detachment
was sent out, who brought in the dead. The mill
was then dismantled and abandoned. party
under command of Capt. Kimball, had been
securing Juab Valley, where they discovered par
ties of Utahs, but could not overtake them
There is likely to be some hot work before
they are through with it. Life at Salt Lake will
not be, for time at least, the paradsical affair it
was wont to be.-Cip. Columbian.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH IN CAL1FoRNIA.-Each
successive State whose verdict is rendered, swells
the list of democratic triumphs. We had scarce
ly recorded the brilliant victory in Georgia when
the arrival from California announced a similar
result there, 1t is thus that State after State
presses its adherence to the united democratic
cause, and responds in terms of unmistakeable
approval of the wise policy of the administration.
We gladly congratulate our friends in the Pacif
ic State upon their mistaken devotion to democra-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
WHAT KIND OF A CHARACTER IS HE.-Com-

WHAT KIND OF A CHARACTER is HE.-Com-
modore Coe, an American, who has lived some
years in South America, is now in New York
He lately commanded the feet of Gen. Urquza,
in the river La Platte, and after defeating the Bu
enos Ayrean feet, and capturing two of their lar
gest vessels, surrendered his own to the Buenos
Ayreans, for which service it is said he received
$25O,oOO in gold and silver. Although peace,
and the independence of Buenos Ayres were Sc
cured by this surrender, yet SO mercenary appear
ed the act on the part of the Commodore, that it
elected severe comments from neutras in the vi
cinity, as we'll as in Europe and the United
States. Even his reception on board the United
States ship jamestown, and his conveyance to
Rio Janeiro, after he had been declined by the
British steamer, brought many censures upon the
head of Captain Downing, the commander ofthat
ship. He has had hand in nearly or quite all
the naval engagements on the river La Platte,
which have occurred within the last twenty years.
-Cincinn1li ENQUIRER.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Portage County Official.

We are unable to publish the official abstract
of the votes given in this county at the late cleo
ton, but below will be found the footings of the
several townships on the different candidates.
The first name under the title of each Office is the
Democratic candidate, the second, Whig, and the
third Free Soil. Where there are but two can
didates named, the Wings and Free soilers unit
ed. It will be seen that the majorities through
out are somewhat higher than we reported last
week:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

fIMPoRTANr IF TRUE.-The Houston (Texas)
Telegraph asserts that from recent surveys the
fact has been revealed that belt of country, va
rying from 10 to 100 miles broad, extends quite
across the continent, from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific, which is so level that railroad can be ex-
tended the whole distance without traversing
mountain range. The Pacific Railroad may be
extended in an air line from Sacramento to San
Diego, on this route, with little difficulty as on
an open plain. s,.sqs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

HOLMES CoUNTY.-We learn from the Holmes
County Farmer and Free Press, that our old friend
T. S. GILBERT ESQ. is elected Representative
from this county. We congratulate the Democ-
racy of sLittle Holiness on the election of one Of
the right sort of Democrats, and prince of good
fellows,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Barker Family.

This Troupe gave one of their entertainments
in Collins Hall on Thursday evening last.
To say that the Barkers gave good concert,
merely, would do them injustice, as we have no
recollection of ever having listened to better one.
We commend them to the people who may here
after have an opportunity of hearing them. At
the reqnest of large number of our citizens, we
understand they may be expected to return short
ly and favor us with another concert. We bespeak
for them full house.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
A RumOr.

passenger who came out in the Arabia that tel
egraphic dispatch had been received at Liverpool,
lust Before the vessel sailed, stating that three
English and three French war vessels had passed
up the Dardannelles, on their way to Constantin-
eple, to protect the Europeans in that city from
the fury of the Turks. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

RELEASE OF KoszTA.-It is said that Austria
hoped to have sent the news here of her inten-
tions to release Koszta in time to recall Mr..
Hulsemann's recent note to Secretary Marcy
The cause of this crnging is fear lest the Unit
ed States shonld get into a difficulty with Aus
tra, and cripple her Navy, which may struggle
against Turkey and Hungary. 1t is also said that
if our government had an opportunity, it would
refuse to receive Koszta, except Internationally.
Bait. Sun. e-e-.-a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

SUMMIT County.-We have not yet received
official vote of Summit county. The Democrats
are defeated there by pretty large majority on
their county ticket What are the majorities for
the fusion candidates for Senator and Member of
the Board of Equalization we are not yet advised,
but understand they are from four to five hundred,
which will secure their election, but by very small
majorities. .3z.as.r1 ts Gz1t e>t e.az
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

MARR1ED.-The True Democrat and Forest
City have been united under the title of the For
est City Democrat. They Plain Dealer thinks
they should have been married sooner, as they
have been lying together on the same sheet for
two weeks.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Terrible smash un!

Pittsburgh, Oct. l2.-Yesterday afternoon, the
rope broke, on plain No. 6, when two sections of
the chanal boat, "Geo. w, James," were about
half way up, there came down with rush, striking
the other section, breaking them into fragments
The boat was laden with one thousand kegs of
and two hundred of them were smash
ed, and the powder scattered about the road. The
cars were pushed round the obstruction by hand,
and did not reach here until to-day at noon.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

RAvENNA HoUsE.-This we'll known house is
now kept by C. w. MASON, a brother "Typo''
and every way qualified to make his guests COM
Portable. We promise excellent fair, good accom-
modations, and the best attention to all those
who may patronize him.
Capt. ADAMS, the former proprietor has re-
moved to Youngstown, where he caters for the
guests of the ssMansion House Success to both.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

EARTHQUAKE IN CENTRAL AMERIcA.-Late ad-
vices from Central America state that there had
been felt very severe shock of an earthquake in
the town of Cancas on the 24tb of August. Not
only were all the houses unroofed, but several of
them demolished. Persons thus left houseless
had to occupy some of the public buildings in
Bagases. The earthquake was repeated, though
with less damage, on the 8th of September, and
the shock continued with more or less violence
almost every daY.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

MAHoNING CoUNTY.-The entire Democratic
ticket is elected in Mahoning. This will give us
Democratic Representative from that county,
and Senator from the district composed of that
and Trumbull counties.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

Philadelpha, Oct. l2.-The steam boiler of the
sectional floating dock at the Navy Yard exploded
this morning, while the workmen were raising the
sloop-of-war Cyane. Two men were mortally
injured, and several slightly hurt.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

OeF The amount of gold and silver in the Treas
ury and various repositories of the government,
according to the last official report is thirty
millions of dollars. This under a tariff system
which it predicted would bankrupt the treasury
and 'sruin'' the country!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREsIDENT.-John Y.
Mason, of Virginia, to be envoy and minister pie
nipotentiary of the United States at the court of
his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French.
John Higgins, of New York, to be consul of the
United States, for the port of Cork, in Ireland.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

The votes given to Erastus Carter, Jr., in
four towns amounting to 379--were returned to
Erastus Carter, which will give the certificate of
election to Mr.. King. They will, however be
counted to the right person on contest. This is an
error which occurs at every election.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

"HonoR AND FAME FROM ALL CONDITIONS
R,sr In Bedford, Maine, at the recent election.
AN old man who performed the duties of sweeper
at a machine shop, was brought forward as can
didate for the Legislature, and elected BY major
.tv of 1913, ' 87s. D-.- '+t p
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

fSFThe Poetical favor of our old friend O.
Brmfeld was received too late for publication
this week, but it will be inserted in our next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Second Examination of Teachers.

We learn that at the Examination of School
Teachers last Friday, there were SO candidates,
and that certificates granted to the following,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

There is man out west so confounded mean
that he won't plough his own corn ground for
fear the crows viii get some of the grub-worms.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Highway Robbery.

PITTSBURGH, UCL II
A contractor on the Steubenville Railroad,
while riding in buggy with his wife last evening,
was robbed of $500, and so badly beaten that he
is insensible.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19

viz:
In Geog., a; in Gram, 2; in Arith., Is; in
Arith. and Geog., 4; in Arith., Geog and Wri-
ting, 1; total failures, 2.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-19
Rail Road Accident.

Mr.. HENRY WH1rEMAN, highly respected
citizen of this town, aged "a years was killed at
Greenwich Station on Friday last, in attempting
to drive his horse and wagon the track of the
c. c. & Cin Rail Road, when the lightning train
was approaching the point of crossing only few
rods distant under full headway When near the
track, he was admonished by lady not to make
the effort to cross, his destruction would be al
most certain. He thought proper, however, to
disregard her warning, and his death was the con-
sequence. The horse and fore part of the wagon
had passed over the track, when the locomotive
came in contact with the rear of his wagon with
such violence as to hurl Mr.. w. distance of near
forty feet, causing his immediate DEATH Mr.. W..
was a very worthy citizen, and a man of rigidly
temperate habits; and what caused him to incur
the risk he ddis mystery.-Ashland, Ohio Union