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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-04-20
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This Institution, it is we'll known, has been un-
der Cloud for some time. The difficulties have
resulted 10 the resignation of most of the profess
sors and in the dispersion of most of the students.
On the Oh of last month. pursuant to notice, Il
meeting OF donors ofthe College was held at Ii i'd
to obtain clear understanding of the difficult
sen Visiter gives an account of the proceedings.
but the account given does not develop the cause
of the difficulties. Extended discussions were had
committees appointed, resolutions and reports in
truduced and statements made. President Pierce
and the two Remaining professors Day and Sey-
nour, mude statements. Ex-Professor St. John
was present and made statement. Letters were
read f. ON ex-Pfofessors Barrows. Long and Bart
lett explanatory of their views of the College DIFF
ficulties anl the mode of overcoming them.
President Pierce read letter expressing diff
ferent opinions, from Prof. Hickok, of Auburn,
the predecessor of Prof Long in w. r. College.
Mr.. Pitkin Of the Board of Trustees pronounced
the fnancia affairs of The College safe and prom
isng. The meeting continued Two days, and late
on the evening of the second day, when most of
the donors who had been in attendance had left
a series of resolutions was introduced by Rev.
Mr.. Bailey of Akron, the concluding resolution
earnestly asking President Pierce TO resign. The
ayes and noes on this last resolution being demand
ed the resu't was as follows:
AYEs.-E. Conger, N. P. Buey, E. Austin
E. C. Sharp, f. Beans, Fl. N. Bissel FL. Met
calf, Fl. Cor, J. MetcaIf, A. S. Colter, Jacob Per.
kns, C. L Latimer, f. N. Sill A. Newton, J.
Kennon, w. d. Sanders, w. C. Clark, III. N.
Day Joseph Perkins, J, S. Sawyer, S. H. Thomp-
sen, p M"nser, D. c.. Gaylord, s. P. Leeds, NJ
MFsser. j Ohm Monteth II. Tracy.-27.
NoEs--E. Loomis, B. Fem, A. A. Brewster,
VIM. NJ. Beebe, e. 2. AsEmun; f. Baldwin, l.
"A. 'eu"y, ii. Baldwin, C. Ptku, S. II. Pi;kin,
.. b'Ssei' }. b. Wheadon, j. N. Farrar, N. V.
Wadswortl, L. Landfer, +. Shcllerd. f, f.
Sturtevnnt, j. Hertzel.-lS.
So the resolution adopted.
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Compensation 10 Posinlasters.

Just before the close of the late session of Con-
gress, when the bill establishing certain post routes
was before the House, amendment was adopt
ed which became part of the law, fixing the
commissions of Postmasters as follows:
On a sum not exceeding SI0o-50 per cent.
On sum between 500 and S4o0-4o per
cent.
On sum between $500 and s2,4oo-s5 per
cent.
Ga II sum not exceeding S24oo-15 per cent.
When the mail arrives regularly between at
night and in the morning, 60 per cent. is allow
ed on the first $l00.
Those officers whose compensation shall not
exceed $500 quarter, are allowed one cent for
every "free' letter delivered cut of their ofiieep,
and each postmaster is allowed two mills for de.
livery from his office to subscriber. Of each news
paper not chargeable with postage.
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Carroll Institute.

The Teachers Institute at Carroton, which
commenced its session on the 4th inst, was very
well attended aud much good was undoubtedly
accomplished thu ough its instrumenaly.
Old Carroll seems 10 be waking up: where is
Portage?
The Lecturers were Lorin Andrews; Jesse
Markham, of Salem; George Fraser, of New
Lisbon; and j. Fl l.. Scot, of Marlborough.
The Lecturers acquitted themselves with great
credit and success. They are just such men as
every County should have to awaken u proper
spirit among her teachers. Mr.. Andrews and
Mr. Scott SO from here to Coshoc,on, to attend
the institute there, during next week.
Mr.. Editor, is it not ga burning shame that
Portage should be permitted TO get so fur in the
rear! Let me say to my fellow teachers in Por-
tage, now just quietly go TO work and set the ball
ln motion, and make preparations TO have such on
Institute next fall rs will not only rebound to your
honor, but will make uionoment for past offences.
WHO says :" will be one :"
EDUCATION.
CARnoLLToN, April 8, 1858.
The Seamtresses of Cincinnati hare s.rack for
higher NSnges.
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Eac1s fartGan pcoE,,c.

We call attention to the Prospectus of Facts for
the people in 10 days paper The friends in ev,
cry township should circulate, at least 100 copies
lnonthly,and as many more possible. A dozen
dollars cannot be better bestowed. That amount
raised by contribution in township cannot be
burdensome. This is the way to work and to ad-
vance the Let facts be detailed, light scat
tered, arguments advanced, discussion promoted,
this is the way TO advance the cause, to enthlone
Liberty, and overthrow Oppression.
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EAST u.RpwlcK, VT,

d.
Is it SO Is this NY old friend, Asa Rand! 1
have lost his track for many year; and coucud-
ed he had gone over TO possess that good land,
which the Lord our God hath promised unto his
people. But few days since pamphlet was
handed me from the post Office, written by Asa
Rand, Minister Of the Gospel aud sent from Ohio,
and concluded tho writer had for some reason
sent it.
We'll, l read it, carefully. liked it. l admir-
ed it. l was ready 10 endorse it heartily; every
word, believe. The Tract should be scattered
over every State thick the leaves of autumn.
No half way measures will answer. Shame to
the minister of Jesus Christ who stands, hat in
hand, bowling to satan and saying, With your
leave, Sir or 'Huw much will you give me 2
Alas, we have too many such gentlemen in these
days. l am glad that Asa Rand of Collamer is
not such man. Indeed, | suspect he is my old
friend. My Brother, give me your hand re-
joice 10 meet you again, and 10 find you harnessed,
sword in hand, beuring down upon the enemy.
The Lord bless you The God Of Jacob defend
you. Fear not. Jesus reigns.
l am old, and can no 60 forth to war.
But do rejoice that there other and strong
men in The field, and hope God will increase them
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was against the settled judgement ofhis State. He
likewise offended his own independent demo-
eracys
Mr. WELLER rejoned, saying Mr.. Chase was
elected 10 thegSenare by The democracy cf Ohio
entering into dishonorabIe bargain wi h the abo-
liiion members Of the Ohio Legislature As fer
himself, he was defeated as Governor By only two
| hundred and nine.y-seven votes out of three hun
dred tlIousand. owing to combination gf wings
and atoi:;:oDis;s against him. In two years from
Ffbi, time the place that now kpows the Senator
viii know Lin no mere forever. Laughter. J.
The Senator wiIihen have an opportunity to ex-
tend C-is.isnty over the negroes in th:s country,
and t,s inhabitants of the distant isles. He
twou,d be wiling TO receive the Senator into the
democratic parry for
While tie lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return.
Mr.. Chase said for all his share any public
action in Ohio, lia stood ready to meet the uestand
most searching sefatiny. Gentlemen are iDdu-
ging vain dream if they think the free democrat
c principles not going forward ard continually
increasing. The principles are not dead nor dying.
He deniedthut the old line democrats and The
free democrats hid mads any sacrifice Of principle
in electins him 10 the Senate. He believed that
he represented vast maj5gl'y of the people OF
Ohio at this moment. nlr. Chase called fra di-
vision of the question.
No quorum being present the resolution was
defeated and the Senate adjourned.
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For tie Ohio Star .
An octsgenaria.,.

FRIEND HALL:-l send for yoar paper a letter
have received from minister OF the gospel, now
residen; in East HaIdwick, VT, with whom was
formerly acquainted ia ths State of Maine 1t
will be acceptable 10 you spirited articlen aid
of the moral aud poliiicai reformation to which
your columns are devoted. 1t will show the vigor-
Gus mind and glorng heart Of u faithful and de-
voted servant of CHRIST in Old ugr; for the writer is
in his eighty fouith year, and yet burns with d.
vine zeal for God and humanity. And if his eGfG-
sion, shall commend The pamphlet which called it
forth to the notice of your readers know not that
harm will lie done, provided only that said pamph-
lei is adapted to tie purposes for which it is de-
signed-to settle aud strengthen the anti-sIavery
man in the fundamental principles Of his faith and
action, ana to ennb!e him to vertall his ne eh-
bors. Yoars, &C., A. RAND.
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In the T.. S. Senate on The 9Th, there was II
spirited controversy between Messrs. Chase and
Weller relative to Ohio politics, involving the
election of Mr.. Chase to his present posi;ion. The
question up was Mr.. Stewards proposition 10 au-
thorze the publication of certain Senatorial speec-
es ia the National Inelligencer and to pay for the
same at the rate of four dollars per couma Mr..
Chase moved to lay the resolution the table,
which was negatiyed 16 to 10. After considerable
debate, Mr.. Chase moved also to provide for
published the debates in the National Era. This
received two votes-M Messrs. Chase and Sumner.
Mr. Chase appealed 10 the magnaniraty OF the
Senate, claiming that the National Era represents
the independent Democratic party. We quote:
Mr.. Weller replied:-To publish the debate in
that paper would be like throwing peals before
swine, and ts eff6rts if successful, would lead to
the dissolution of the Union. He did not under
stand'the Senate to be the representative OF the
great democracy of Ohio He regarded the
gentleman as belonging TO clique for the purpose
of destroying the peace and tranquility Of the
Union.
Mr.. Chase remarked, that he went to Ohio from
the little State of New Hampshire aud felt proud of
Ohio. The Senator from California was born in
Ohio and manifested his regard for it by moving
, away. AS to the New Era, it is read nv n layoe
portion ofthe intelligence of the countrv-nersous
who do not follow leaders, but make up their
epinioas independently. His friend has reason for
leaving Ohio-he ran for Governor, was unfor-
& tunateIy beaten and removed to the Pacific, Mr..
Chase justified bis political principles, and said he
did not support the Baltimore platform because it
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For Mcmber of the Board of Public Works,
ALONZO o. BLAIR,
of Licking County.
STATE Temperance Convcntion

1t will be seen by proceedings in our columns
to-day. that State Temperance Convention is 10
be held in Columbus in June. The friends of
Temperance are arousing to the importance OF
sction, and the determination seems to be general
if not universal to carry the question to the ballot
box. This is well, for in other way can the
enactment of suitably stringent prohbitory law
so secured. Portnge County must be fully re-
presented in this Stae Convention
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presideat Pierce stated that he cerltd not COM

President Pierce stated that he ceuid not COM
ply with the request.
When it ia considered that there are over 1000
sonors that in Hudson alone there are over 200 !;
ana, ti.at the vote was taken at late hour the
evening of the second day, when large numbers
who had attended the meeting were gone, the 81
ayes do no; appear very Formidable.
The difficulty seems to be between the Presi-
dent and the Professors-but whether the oppo-
siton 70 the President is factiuus or we'll founded,
The public of course canf OF te !. Would rot a
succinct ard candid publi he'd statement of facts,
showing the c4use and nature of tie difficulty be
beneficial! !! The following statement will be read,
by the friends Of the college. with interesi
WESTERN RESERVE CoLLEaE.-We learn that
Rev. Alfred Emerson, of South Reading, Mass,
has been appointed 10 the professorship of Ma!he-
maIics, in the Western Reserve Collage at Hud-
son, Ohio. This important chair his been vac 4nt
for number Of years, and we are happy in the
belief that it is now to be filed by gentleman so
eminentiy qualified for the discharge of its arduous
duties. W. congratulate the numerous friends OF
Ibis Col'ege on the prospect that appears TO be
opening belore it. The difficulties that have for
some time past crippled IFS energies, and ia a
measure hindered its usefulness, are becom ng
batter understood, and there is reason to hope
they will be speedily settled. Perhaps no more
important step could have been taken toward the
consummation of this very desirable result, than
the appointment of Mr.: Emerson to the long va
cant chair of N1athematies-a branch of study SO
indispensable in any thorough course of insruc-
ton, and without which no University can hope to
recommend itself to ths respect and confidence Of
the pubIic.-Harfford Couraat.
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THE WELLsyiLLE LtNK.--We are glad to
see ;he Pittsburgh press earnestly advocating
Inc aid OF that county and City in the construc-
ton Of the Ink OF the River Road from Beaver
to Wellsville, section OF abou, 90 miles. Mr..
pren'iss, the indelaigable President of the C.&
P. Rond, is now i'll Pittsburgh TO raise means 10
put the link under contract, and the Gazette
says he is meeting with considerable success
Ciereland Herald.
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a hundred fold. / will pray for them, and by di-
vine help will lift my hand and voice while | live
to strengthen them.
What can be done, brother, to extend the circu-
lation of your tract Two ministers have BOXED
at it aud admired if. 1t viii do good, great good,
if people can be induced to read. And they viii
read if they can get it. Send it to Portland, Dos
ton, New York, where supply mag be obtained.
There should be millioa the wing. See if
our stupid nation can't be walked up.
have always said that the net Of ahominations
unconstitutional because it violates our religi-
Gus freedom, and that this the worst feature
in the act. 1t requires me TO do what my Bible
and my conscience sly | must not do. 1t comes
in between God and my saul. 1t says shall not
have the free exercise of my religion. Here l
say, Hands off, An amendment TO The constu-
ton. which over-rides and annuls every Thing con-
trary to itself. says Congress shall rass no law
interfering with tile free exercise of religion
Here every minister and christian should have
taken decided stand. One shout CT alarm should
be echoed from every quarter. As we'll may Con
gress say that shall not read my B .ble or that
shall burn it, as that shall not do what it re-
quires If they may require me under pains and
penalties to help the slave catcher, they may re-
quire me under like penalties TO help the Roman
priest when hunting after souls. Give oppres sors
an inch, and they viii take an ell. Allow our
Congress to touch the ark, and it will soon be
among the Philistnes. Here every branch Of the
church should be awake, unite their efforts, and
protest against the law. Here all can see that the
law and the Bible are at issue. Why slulnber
lions waichmen! Tender unto Caesar the
things that are Cesars, and unto God the things
that are Gods.
What blessed consideration that our God
reigneth. Wicked rulers may rise up and dispute
the supremacy of his law. But He can take
away their BREATH and make them food for worms,
when He pleases; and venal priests and D. DIS
can't help it. am glad that SO many churches
West are Withdrawing all church fellowship from
shareholders. This should have been done long
ago, The church is the strong. hold Of slavery,
and the devil knows it SO do bis servants; but
Mr. Bat's-eyes cannot see.
O Sir, we need to watch and pray, that we may
be able to stand in these evil days. No more
peace till the Lamb has irodden down all his ene-
mics at Megildon. must soon put off my mortal
body; but hope through grace to stand in my lot to
the end of the days. You VIII hope, be allow
ed TO continue in the field for season. Put on
the whole armor of God. Play the man. Be
faithful unto death, and Christ will re ard YOU.
Pray for me. The Lord be with thee. Yours
heartilu, KIAH BAYLEY
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vnc s,at.spa5sss Opeucel.

Somebody has sent lot of printed tickets for
1856, TO the National Era bearing the names of
Seward and Giddings for President and Vice
President, and also the programme Of Cabinet,
in which figure the names of Cass, Corwin, Ben
ton, Dorr and Hale Rather mixed.
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Supposed Murder OF n Stranger
Evidemccs Of Foul Play.

SspRoSCN ga Al
Evidences Of Fozai Play.
CUYAHoeA FALLS, April 1.-Two unknown
men arrived in The cars last evening, and said they
were t!eketed for Pittsburgh, but had made mis-
take and changed cars at Hudson. About II o.
clock they started on foot for Hudson, and were
not afterwards seen.
About O'Clock this morning, blood and other
evidences of foul play were discovered near the
upper bridge, and the place found where the vic
tim was thrown into The river.
One of the men seemed very much intoxicated,
and appeared TO have some money in his posses
sion, and spoke about having lutrly sid fai NJ
Therefore suspicion rests upon his companion, an
En9lishman, thick set, about 5 feet inches high,
having on low black plush cap. black sack coat,
black pants and black satin vest, and had lost one
or more Of his upper front teetli--is apparently
about So.
Men are engaged in searching the river Tut as
yet have not found the body.
The body of the murdered man was fund on
the moraing Of the 18th inst, about two rods from
where it was thrown into the River entirely
naked, and the head cut off. The head had not
deceased were found in the canal a short distance
from the place where the murder was committed.
The murdered and ills murderer were both for
eigners-Englishnen. After committing the deed,
the murderer paid farmer 81, TO carry him TO
Ohio City. His name is PARK. A German re-
siding at RockpGrt says that PARK came to his
house Friday evening, and got something to eat.
His face was considerably cut. The Individual
who carried him TO Ohio City says one leg of bis
pantaIoons v.ry bloody. The deceased is
supposed to have had considerable money about
him, which the murderer was er. A man has
been arrested in Parma, but probably is not the
murderer.
A despatch from the Falls says that the exaIni-
nation of the murdered mans trunk had just been
concluded. 1t WAS led with fine clothing. HIS
name is WILLIAM BEATsoN, and he was by trade
a butcher Ga memorandum found in his trunk
was the name, JAMES PARK, InnkeePer. Her.
p S.-JAMEs PARK, the nu: deTcr of WILLIAM
BEATsoN, has been arrested in Buffto.
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Es After the Prospectus of Facts for ihe Peo-
pie was in type, the following Prospecss by the
Publlsher of the Cotunation came to hand, and we
hasten TO lay it before readers, aud warm
ly commend it to consideration. Let the dec
unients circulate. In this way mast we labor to
advance our cause. No one is more competent
than Mr.. Rice to give interest and vs.lae 10 such
publication. Let our friends be earnest and lib
erai A small outlay viii btIog Il cl return
Let the Light shine. Give those " ho do not seek
for them The facts, and the facts Will arouse them.
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Prospetss of Fsscts for ts,c pcople.

Prospectus OF Facts for the People.
On the first Of June next, we shall COM
mence the pub icuti IN OF facts for the people, a
noL,h!y, designed for preservation as a docu-
ment fer reference, or for general circulation,
as u free Democratic Missionary especially
morg those rot yet familiar viii the Anti.
Slavery movement. 1t will be composed Chief.
ly of aftc!s from tie National Era, adapsed par
tcniar'y 10 the puTPo;e nam ed.
Each number viii contain eight pages, md
be printed on good paper OF The size of the
Congressional Globe, in quarlo form suitable
for tiad;ng.
1t will be furnished at the following rates, by
the year, Twelve numbers CONT tulug vo,une:
copies for $l00
20 copiesl fer S3 90
100 copies for $1,000
Any person or club may, in this way. by rpi,-
ing $l2, supply Anti Slavery reading every
month, fer who,e ear. 10 onehundred readers.
All payments must be in advance.
As we wish 10 begin on The fist OF June
next, and to be able o supply the &c nnnd for
the first number, orders should be sent in ime-
dieev. G. BAILEY.
Washington, d, c, April Z, 1853.
P.S Editors of newspapers favorable to the
fregolng, will en'lrle themselves to six copies
Of the monthly, by publishing the Prospectus,
and directing attention to IT,
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The subject Ofa Temperance Law was before
the Legislature off andon, for sumo eight months:
and the miserable abortion. in another column. ia
the result. Read itnud the commentary.
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u Jacob Shaw was murdered in Pittsburgh.
by Mary Delany, in house of ill famo en- the
10th inst.
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~ DR.. G. w. Buskin was murdered in Mer-
Ger, Pa, few days since.
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% John Kelley murdered his wife, in Full
River, Mass, on the 9th inst.
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s-S lad some II years old, son of Mr.. Riddle,
editor of the Pittsburgh Journal accidentally shot
one of his little companions last week, with pis-
tol, causing Instant dealh. The prnctice of per-
ntng children TO amuse themselves with such
instruments is repreheIsible.
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The salariod Offices within the gift of The Pres
dent, account to above fifty millions Of dollars an
nually.
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Punch teaches bookkeeping in one lesson by
saying" "don't lend them."
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The "Gauge Inv" has been repealed by the
Pennsylvania Legislature. This leaves the Rail
road compa les Mt liberty TO fix their own guage.
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. Cl,nse and Weiler.

WARREs JENKINS, Secretary.