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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
English Humanity.

The London correspondent of the Tribune gives
an account of the way the humanties of British
landlordism are developed:
You will perhaps have seen from The Times,
that Mrs. Macdonnell, of Knoydart, Glengarry,
has, in imitation of the Duchess of Sutherland,
undertaken to clear her estates order to replace
men by sheep. The Peoples Paper, informed by
correspondent on the spot gives the following
graphic description of this Malthusian operation:
"This lady had number of cottagers on her
domains, many of whom were unable to pay their
rents-some being considerably in arrears, as aUe
are told She, therefore, ordered them all off, and
drove them to take refuge in the woods and caves,
where they have since been lurking, rather dy-
ing while Mrs. MacdonneIl's horses have been
warmly bedded in secure and comfortable dwell
ngs. She at the same time offered them a free
passage to Canada, passage money being cheaper
than poor roofs, and permission to sell their little
stocks they having no stock whatever to sell ex-
cept the clothes they stand in, broken table, or
rheumatic cat. Finally, she forgave them the
arrears-she could not get. This is called ''nob9e
generostty.''
| Such elections appear to be again the order oil
the day, throughout the Highlands. Thus, at least
we are informed by Sir Charles Forbes, High
land laird writing to the Times, ''that sheepfarms
are now becoming valuable, that it will pay
our English sheep-iarmeTs to hire sheep at any
time, and pay for the removal of all who stand in
their Way.:'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
California News.

The Merico has arrived from San Francisco,
bringing dates to October lst. Trade at San
Francisco and throughout California very
dull, owing to continued tightness ofthe money
market, and large arrivals of goods from Atlantic
cities.
The Indians in Northern California and Sou
thern Oregon had combined their forces, threat
ening desperate war against the white popula-
ton. Several battles had already taken place, in
which the Indians were defeated. The crops
throughout the State were in f1ourishing condi-
ton, and the mines were reported profitable.
Emgrants via the plains continued touring in
to San Francisco in immense numbers. Their
health was generally good and but little sickness
experienced along the route.
The Sandwich Island papers report the arriya
of large number of Russian cmigrants.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
The --latest Foreign NeWs---War iEs
Turkey Declared.

The Artic has arrived at New York bringing g
still later news. War is at length declared. The
Sultan has ordered the declaration to be printed
and posted on Mosques doors. 100000 we'll dis
ciplined troops are marshalled for the contest
The treasures of the Church are offered to the
government, and old and young men flock to the
standard The Russian General has been offer
ed fifteen days to evacuate the Ottoman terrific
ry. The church has already contributed eight
millions of dollars to the Sultan, and addition
al force of 10000 troops have been ordered.
The London Times proclaims the Turk ish man
festo unanswerable, declares that Ruasia is NOR
ally defeated already. Present indications seem
to favor the opinion that Austria and Prussia will
remain neutral There is however, no telling
how long they will remain SO. The Sultan will
allow neutral flags to sail on the Danube until
the Oath and no longer In Italy, signs OF revo-
luton an apparent. Two hundred political ar
rests were made on the 18th. ...s--.. ~. ..a.-
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Steam Boiler Exp30siOn--EwO Lives
LOst-.SeYeEEaa wounded.

Especial Correspondence Of the N Y. Daily Times)
PROVIDENCE, Tuesday, Oct 25
The steam boiler in Schroeder's Print Works,
in Smithfeld, burst about O'Clock this morning,
with terrible explosion, instantly killing two op
eratives, and wounding the engineer and several
other persons, probably fatally. The boiler and
engine house were shivered to pieces and entirely
destroyed. One half the boiler sent crashing
through the bleach house and dry-house.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The damage to the Print Works and goods, at
Smithfeld, by the explosion, is $4,000.
The two lads killed were Patrick Mcguire and
Matthew McCabe, who were on the boiler drying
their clothes. About 100 persons were at work
in and about the establishment, at the time, but
escaped all injury, except the engineer
The accident occasioned by low water in
the boiler. The damage is to be immediately re-
paired, and the rubbish is already being cleared
away, preparatory to putting in a new beler.-
The boiler, about thirty feet long, was sundered
near the middle, and one half OF it thrown into a
sn Ill building used for blelchiny. TAe other h llf
was driven through the same building, and about
one hundred and fifty feet through dry house
The Works owned by Mr. Schroeder.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
Southern News,

BALTIMORE, October 26.-The Southern mail
| through to Mobile, is received. Galveston pa
pers to the l4th are received. The yellow fever
is prevailing in Galvesto: zHous ION, and other
places. Lieut. Baker, of the U. S. ARM, died Of
the epidemic at Indianola
Texas papers of the Cd speak of the continued
movements among the United States forces on the
frontiers. The Indians have taken advantage of
the removal of the troops from lhe Northwest
frontier, and commenced their incursions.
A party of Apache Indians, charged with the
murder Of California emgrants, were confined at
Fort Fillmore. s..
Dates from Nassau to the 18th report that the
schooner Gipsy, from New York for Texas, went
ashore at Grand Stump Bay: she is total loss
but her cargo IS saved in damaged condition.
The ship Henry, bound from Boston for New
Orleans, with an assorted cargo, got ashore at
Bimilies on the 18th September and was totally
lost. A portion other cargo is saved. -''>
Charleston and Savannah papers represent the
late gale as very severe, having done immense
damage to the shipping. .-........-. s....
Madame Pfeiffer, the celebrated traveller, arrv-
ed at San Francisco on the 28th Mt.
Dates from Utica to the 25th Of August, state
that the Indians are very troublesome. commit
ting many depredations and murders. Salt Lake
CITY was to o. enclosed by mud wall.
John M Bern6asei had been re- elected to
Congress by 1880 majority.
The amount collected at San Francisco for tn e
relief of New Orleans. is S770O.
Lieutenants Stoneman and Harke, Or the Pa
ci6c Railroad survey returned to Los Angeles in
the middle of September They examined the
passes of Gorgonio and Caion, the former ofwhich
they state possesses superior advantages for rail-
road route. They left for Tejon on the 2lst, and
expected to reach San Bernardino early in Octo-
! ber. -.s..-.
The citizens of San Francisco have adopted the
new charter.
The difficulties with the Rogue river Indians
continue. u; e. .s ...s.....~
Capt Johz VALDEZ, formerly of the United
States coast survey, was murdered near RuIgar
reach. by party OF Mexicans. A portion Of the
murderers were arrested. --'a-.
A severe fight between the Indians and whites
occurred near Jacksonville on the 18th. Thos.
Phillips formerly of Chester county, Pennsylva-
MIA, was Killed The Indians lost twelve.
San Diego dates tot the 18th state that emigra-
tionby the Southern route continues No diff
Guilty was experienced in crossing the desert, ow-
ingto the abundance of water and grass.
The wreck ofthe Uncle Sam discovered
by the Inlans embedded in sand on the c lorado.
Emigrants are pouring into Nevada,
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maiorities are as follows,

THE LEG1sLArURE-We were i'll hopes to be
able to publish a full list of the members elect
of the next Legislature, this week, but are unable
to do so. The following is about the standing OF
parties as far as we can learn: a'
In the Senate the Democrats will have %
members, the Wings 5, and the Freesoilers and
Fusionists 5; giving the Democrats majority in
that body of Is.
In the House the Democrats vii have rs mem
bers, the Wings Is, and the Freesoilers and Fu-
sionists 7. Giving the Democrats majority OF
So in that branch, and of 90 on joint bballot.
That is truly bad old beat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
Further News by the AsHa.-TeErl1zssl
News iaa Full.

9 The number of offers of aid to the Turkish
government from Poles, Hungarians, &C., is al
most incredible. These offers are not confined
TO the refugees in France-they have come from
the United States, from Hungary, Poland and
Italy. All the offers received here by the Tur-
kish Ambassador, are politely and thankfully ac-
know wedged but no hope has been held out to the
parties that their services will be accepted The
Turkish government will probably decline such
aid if regular assistance be given by the French
and English government @
The Sun says that the American Consul at
Smyrna had opposed the removal of Koszta to
America.
The overland mail from India is telegraphed.
Tt says that Commodore Perry's squadron rea CHI
ed Japan on the 9Th July and left again on the
l7th They were well received, hut the opening
Japan is postponed till next spring.
A large meeting has been held in London, in
favor of Turkey-thousandsa attended.
Formal complaint has been made to the Pope
respecting Father Gavazzi in New York.
The duty has been taken off Breadstutfs in Iur-
key.
PAR1s BoURsE, Oct. 14.-Closing rates, per
cent rentes, 7s, IS; Al per cents, 100; bank
shares, % CO.. To-day the Bourse rose Is per
cent.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
Franklin and warren Rail- Road.

Over two and half millions of stock have al
ready been subscribed to complete this great
work-more than sufficient to grade and bridge
the entire Road. No other Railroad, perhaps,
in Ohio makes as many so important connec-
tons with other Roads as this. Commencing at
Dayton, where it connects with the Mad River
and State line Railroad, thence in Northeasterly
direction, crossing the Mad River Road at Urbana,
and the Cleveland and Columbus at Gallon,
where it connects with the Belefontaine and in
diana Road; thence to Crestline, the terminus of
the Ohio and Pennsylvania Road; thence cross
ing the Sandusky and Newark Road at or near
Mansfield; thence through Ashland, in the same
direction, crossing the Akron Branch Road at
Akron, and the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Road
at this place, and the Cleveland and Mahonng
Road at Warren, and connecting at the State
| line with the Clinton Air line, the Pittsburgh and
Erie Branch Road, which connects with the We
mango, and the Sunbury and Erie Road. The
President and Directors pushing the work
bravely onward. In ten days, or less, th'
forces will be employed in this village. Alrea
dy the work of grading is nearly completed from
Tallmage to the Reservoir. To the Committee
who took hold and labored when labor need
de to secure the location of the Road favorably t.
the interests of this place, too much praise canno
be awarded.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

which may develope themselves out of the pecul-
lar internal organizations of the Ottoman Porte.
Heexpressed strong anxiety for peace.
The Peace Conference in session at Edin-
hurgh. Messrs. Golden, Bright, Surge, Burritt,
and other peace apostles were present.
The Sheffield manufactures had memorialzed
the government against war, and in aid of Tur-
key.
The quarterly meetings of iron masters at Bir-
mingham on the 18th, reported the trade healthy.
Prices were firm. Stock low, and the make
considerably restricted by coliers' strike.
Turkish hostilites will be immediately follow
ed by rise in prices. The cotton mills at Pres
ton were to be temporarily closed by owners, to
starve their operatives into submission, the num-
ber of turn-outs IN manufacturing districts will
then number nearly five thousand, who must soon
be driven back by hunger to their work.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
Official Returns OF the Ohio Stat
Election.


The Statesman gives an official abstract of the
Ohio State Election for 1868.
1t is complete with the exception>ofa few fig
ures from Henry and Auglaize Counties. The
following is the footing up.
For Gouermor-Wm. Medill, lat ,663; N. Bar
rere, 85 800; Samuel Lewis, 50,342.
Lieut.. Govcrnor-Mycrs, I48,9Sl, Isaac ]. Al
len, 1922.
Secretary of State-Wm. Trevitt, l,1032; N
H. Van Vorhes, 97,323; w. G. Graham, 1866.
Treasurer Of State-John G. Bresln, 15o,655;
H. Brachman, 95 5,6o6; ]. w. ChafIin, 33,5O9.
Attorney Genera1-Geo. w. NJ. Cook, las, ,37l
w. H. Gibson, 97,14l; C. K Watson, $4,000.
Supreme Judge--T. w. BARLEY, l49 5S2, F
T. Buckus, 96,6S9; R. Hitchcock, 35,373
Nem5er Board of Public WorAs-W. Grswold
l4e, ,475; John WaddIe, 97,e6o; A. o. Blair, 3d..
22O.
Commissioner of Schoos--H. H. Barney, 149,
$685. Lorin Andrews. 1877 ,2o2.
Scattcrinq-For Governor, %; Lieut.. Cover.
nor, for G. Buckingham, 1859; other scattering
556; Sec OF State, 299; Treasurer oi State, $50
Attorney General l2l; Supreme Judge, 35; Boar'
of Public Works, l43; School Commissioner; fol
Henry H. Barney, 81; in Coshocton; for Harvey
Fl. Barney 81, in Mahoning; for Il. H. Barney
1856; in Portage; other scattering lol.
iolj
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

MAsoN1c.-The Grand Lodge of Ohio was held
at Chllicothe week before last The Grand
Council and Encampment were in session at the
same place the week previous. large number
of delegates were in attendance from all parts OF
the State, and the order is represented as being
in a lourishng condition. They resolved to hold
their next annual meetings at the same place
On the afternoon of the Goth ult the Grand Lodge
turned out and laid the cornerstone of the Rail
Road depot in that city.
L. V. BTERcE, of Akron, elected Grand
Master.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
For the Portage sen,ns,
Agricultural.

Permit me through the columns ofyour pspert
enquire of some member of the Portage County
Agricultural Sociey,by what rule if any, ,an award
ing committee can pass by any one, or more class
of articles, for which premiums are offered when
sufficient number ara presented to admit Of COM
petition; or illustrate: premiums are offered for
the first best, second best Horse, only two are
entered, both poor, one very poor. Are they en-
titled to premiums' We say yes, for IT, you have
better Horses bring them on.
AGHErs MEMsEa OF p. C. As
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

GEORGE SMITH CAvED IN. ThompSon's Bank
Note Reporter, of the 8th, contains a note from
Smiths attorneys, informing the eutor that they
have been instructed to withdraw the suit insttu-
ted against him for his exposure of the Atalanta
Bank In withdrawing the suit, Smith offers to
pay the "defendant's COST Upon this the editor
remarks: -
'sThe Atalanta Bank will cave in mex, and we
doubt Smiths ability or inclination to pay as
readily as in his suit against us. Farmers and
mechanics, now is the time to stand from under,'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

New York, Oct. 81. The grain storehouses
at the Atlantic dock, Brooklyn, occupied by II.
Portland & Sons, were burnt yesterday, wit TO-
900 or $4,000 bushels of wheat and corn. Total
loss, $9O,O 900. Grain insured.
The express train on the Hudson River railroad
on Saturday evening, ran off the track at Youn-
kers, through tbs carelessness of the switch ten
der. When the accident occurred, the train was
going 40 miles an hour The engineer the
switch was misplaced, reversed the engine, and
jumped off, followed by the fremen. Damage
about $4,000. No lives lost.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

ANOTHER KoszTA CAsE.-Ga 'iguani's (Paris)
Messenger Of the 30th ult, says: "Mr. Brown, the
new United States Minister to Prussia, has ar
rived at Berlin, with two secretaries. He will
have, says letter, shortly to treat affair SINH
lar to that of Koszta. Mr.. Henry Won Oensche
was condemned in l849 for an offence of the
press; but he fled to the United States in 1850
and got himself naturalized as an American ciri-
zen. About year ago he returned to Hamburg
on private business He was arrested, given up
to the Prussan authorities, and removed to the
Jail of Liegntz, where he has since remained
He has applied to the American legation for pro-
lection, as citizen of the United States.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

RECOVERY OF THE HUNGARIAN CRowN.-Com-
nected with this affair, q curious piece ofiniorma-
ton has leaked out General Kemper, the po-
lice tyrant of the Empire, has BECOME jealous of
the honors bestowed on the Judge Advocate, K ar
gar, and has published in The Sojdaent'eu1sd, u
semi-offcul account Of the discovery. He open
ly states that the Hungarian Ex-Mnster SEE
mere, in Paris, the weI-known enemy of Kos
suth, out of spite against the Governor, gave the
necessary information, which arrived at Venice
on the 28th of August, and led to the discovery.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

The WILSON FAMILY gave an excellent Con-
cert at Collins Hall Wednesday evening
last. We were sorry to see so few in..attendance,
as they deserved larger audience. The little
girls possess very fine musical powers and their
voices are strong, clear and we'll cultivated
Those who attended the Concert were we'll
pleased with their performances, and we have no
doubt. if they should again pay our place visit,
they would be greeted with full house. .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

OrF1cIAL.-The Washington Union comes to
US with the following official announcements un-
der its editorial head: ...-
Appointments By the President-HermanJ J. Re d.
field, Collector Tor the District of New York, ice
Greene C. Bronson, removed.
John J. Cisco, Assistant Treasurer of the U5i-
ted States at New York, vice John A. Dix, resign
ed. -.s.. r
John Romeyn Brodhead, Naval Officer for the
District of New York, vice H. J. Redfeld
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

BARNEY's MAJoRIrY.-The Statesman says that
BARNEY's off cial lorty in IS counties is ,345.
Will those teachers, who unde ertook to control
the election of S:hool Cum missioner, carry out
their thre 1t made before the election, to give Mr.
BARNEY a c5ld reception, and to close their doors
against him Or will they repent Of their foolish
threats anl treat the people and the man of their
choice with becoming respect!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

The QUESTION SETrLED.--S Sufficient returns
have been received to show that Barrere beats
Lewis in the State some 3d. 900 or about half as
much as MediI beats him. The Wings ought to
have jubilee that, with all the efforts of certain
leaders of their party to sell out to the Freesol-
ers for so miserable consideration as the cleo
ton of demagogue Allen, they have still beaten
Lewis sc, 900.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

FROM CUBA-There is great sickness among
the shippers at Havana. Two American cap
tains have died-Ttcomb, of the brig Montrose,
and Anderson, Of the schooner Wilson. The city
otherwise remains in good health.
Letters mention the intended importation of
$4,000 African apprentices by one planter, and
400 by another. ...........
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

APPOINTMENTS BIZ THE GovEaNoa.-chsr Leo
McCollister, of Pike county, to be Judge of the
Probate Court, vice Samuel r. Drake, resigned.
John w. Okey, of Monroe county, TO be- yudg o
of the Probate Court, esce Elisha Morris resigned
Granville w. Stokes to be Director of the CT n
cinnati and Xenia Turnpike Company.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

THE DAILY & CONGRESSIONAL GLoBE-We call
the attention of the reader to the prospectus OF
this highly valuable paper in another column
Congress will soon be in session again, and ques-
tons of great interest will come before that body
for its action, and those who would keep them
selves fully advised of its doings, should subscribe
for the Globe, in the columns of which the pro.
ceedings will be published at length. $50 ?s..s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

THE MAMMOTH BLOCK is fast approaching COM
pletion, and the nearer it approaches it the more
we are pleased with it. Messrs. RowELL, DAY,
HoTcHKIss, and McINTosH, have done more for
the thrift and adornment of the village, in erect
ing this building than is ever to be expected from
some who have the ability to do as much more
if they had their public spirit and energy.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

" Gov. MEDILL in his proclamation for
thanksgiving wishes people to give thanks
that we have had the last year, emo civil discord
The Governor is sly one. More is meant than
meets the ear. Does he mean that the late cleo
ton was so unanimous that no dscord existed in
Ohio; or does he think that the discord if any, oil
the Wings and Free Sellers, was not civil
Statesman. '5 - '@ '' 80 sal
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02
PROVIDENCE Oct.


The fire last night in the Howard Block on
Westminster Street broke out about IL O'Clock
and has been most disastrous in it's results The
Howard block was composed of 10 buildings, and
was the finest in the State. 1t was entirely de-
stroyed. The flames communicated to the Muse
um which was also destroyed, and several other
buildings. Total loss S5OOOOO.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-02

al A SINGULAR CAsE.--A few days since a man
fell down the Court House steps, in Cincinnati,
and, it was supposed, broke his ueck. Cnro-
ner's inquest was held upon the body, and ever
dict rendered according to the facts in the case''
The man was carried home, and when he arrived
there he would not stay killed. and he is now up
and alive, notwithstanding the verdict of the jury
that he is dead. He should sue the Coroner for
damages. No public officer has right to break
a mans neck before his time comes, '>ss' y