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St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-01-13

bed, Rips on The hearth and the spider,
behind the wheelband, drew up her long
legs over her head. But Lenchen did
not sleep lane for the cat on the warm
hearth became very gay, and hummed
Is loud IS spinning wheel. Then said
the maiden, " If you would stay with ME
Rips, you mus, Be s,ill and not hum SO
Ioad. But the cat fnuxnsured in her
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-01-13

MS made Flax Lenchen laugh. An
we'll, yon spin fine thread indeed, you
Purring cat. Be quiet now, and let me
60 TO sleep. To morrow you may .ir
down TO the wheel and spin as much as
you like. And the ca; sill hummed
gently -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
End of Volume 8.

| With the present number closes the eighth
volume of the Sentinel. Eight years ago we set
out in what was regarded by both friend and foes,
as an enterprise of very uncertain success, and
since then we have encountered many obstacles
and reverses, but most of them have been only
such as we had anticipated and as are common to
the calling 1.-THE whole, our success has full
ly realized our expectations. and if we have sue
cceded in giving satisfaction to those who have
extended to their liberal patronage, of the past
we have little to complain, and we shall continue
our efforts to make our paper fully as worthy of
patronage in the future.
We must here say few words in regard to Pc
cuniary matters. 1t will be remembered that in
the destructive fire OF fSeptember last we suffered
extreme losses, our press, type, furniture and ev-
erything of value belonging to our Office having
been destroyed. 1t required all the energy and
means could bring to bear to renstate us
we were before. To those friends who then came
forward and aided us with the ssready relief" we
feel under lasting obligations. But there are
many others who have permitted their subscrip-
tions to run along for years, receiving our paper
regularly, without once thinking of a remunera-
ton. Though these several amounts are small,
yet in the aggregate they sufficient to relieve
US from all embarrassment. Present necessity
compels us to respectfully request such as are in
arrears to pay up at least part of what they are
owing US.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
EscaDe of Prisoners.

The prisoners confined in our Jail, on Tuesday
morning last, made rush upon young man
who was going into the cell to carry some re-
freshments, two Of whom succeeded in making
their escape. The Sheriff was absent from home.
and as the young man opened the door, was
caught and jerked into the cell and struck with
stone, which partially disabled him, when thrt e
of the prisoners, viz: Thomas Weber, convicted
of grand larceny; Peter jackson and Elijah
Sutherland, charged with burgl ary and horse
stealing; made for the door; the latter two made
their escape to the woods; outran all pursuers an
have not yet been retaken. Webber was not,
quite as lucky. Mrs. Powers, the Sheriff wife
with indomitable courage and presence o. mind,
caught him by the coat collar and succee led in
deta ming him until assistance came and secured
him in the cell.-Tfumbu1 Democrat, June Is.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
COntradicted.

The special correspondent of the New York
Herald, sends the following from Washington
under date of June 10th, which we give for what
it is worth Fe
The rumor that the government has received
adyices from Havana, showing that Santa Anna
is about to be secondedby Spain and England in
his hostility to this country, is unfounded in fact
No such advices have. been received by the gov
ernment, nor is there any evidence of reliable
character to show that Spain intends to strength.
ell Santa Anna in any way. Communications
from private individuals residing in Mexico, have
been received, speculating upon the dictator's
movements but nothing g authentic.
SENTINEL.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

! We have seen nor heard nothing to indicate
that the wheat crop in this section would not be
about an average yield. From our own obser-
vation week or SO ago we thought the crop on
the ground looked quite we'll, and we have heard
nothing to the contrary since. But form exchang-
es we learn that throughout the great wheat re-
gion of Ohio, the Hessan fly is making terrible
havoc, and in many sections it is thought that the
crop will be almost an entire failure. The ac-
counts from Pennsylvania and Maryland are equal
ly unencouraging
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
Mysterious Ana sad occurrence.

It IS with sorrowfnI emotionz ,ve onnonnce ~.
sudden and mvsterions deatb Of onr m,,cb -.
taemad fplJoa..cft;zen Ceoroo A,r,s,;,o \,
The f,cts ns tbav roach No .re 90 fo,,on,.. IT.
deceased left his bouse about o,c,oct on F,a.v
evening last. He was seen hv several of o,,r .;i-
liens after that time .on the streets and made IN.
opiries of the cann Collector. at his Office in 70.
asrd 70 hoot ,.b;cb ho .,.s axno.,;,,, W.
| have not heard Of any one who saw him after q
o'clock hi. absen.e during the niabt osv,
mucb alarm 10 his family. which u,s co,nnn,,n;-
| Gated to The commnn;tv tho next a.v A tbnar-
o,ob search ras NJ, ,da .ro,nd to,,,, - so,,,.,
| nortions If tbe canal bnt uitbon, sncees. To-
wards evening ;ptellioence was bronobti that ,bs
lock tender at lock 15. abont ! ouarter of /, mile
hollow be bus;.,ess no,,;onr f tho toy,, u s;s
,o,o.oJ do.d -. 49,.
t;o, ,,;ot ,,tad a., ,..., e.. =,
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80. ..,.s.a,,,...ss.S-.
=. ~. c,.o.o. H.. !. .a.ss..s.;. a -,
~ - .r 80 M.
nes..noo - - of ,so e. ;.5;o.,s, -. ..;.s..:
rs na.n da.,h -, n;a,onoa. 80. - o-snas,.. -.
st..a~.,,,,;an. ;e.ha s..,a - -.
tbe mon,, snd nostr;,s ", nod;.sip ,hes;,;o.
sa. - ...,c. a. :,
- -
- - - 1se
tal ofowning' II ne hao Iai'en INTO the lock wnen
it was nearly empty, distance OF Is or l6 feet.
Thus far, there is much diversity of opinion
, : s--r s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
The Last News from Russia and Tur.
key--PreparatiOns for War.

kcy-sFrepsAfafRORS for war.
The Asia brings further interesting accounts
of the Russo-Turkish difficulty. 1t is reported
that the Turks are preparing for war in good
earnest. Thirty thousand troops are being sent
from Egypt, and troops and amuntions are NOV
ing at all points. The government will be able
to place $4,000 men in defence of Roumelia.-
The Grand Vizer, being an lbanian, will gain
over the whole of that warlike population. Or
ders have been despatched for the return of the
Mediterranean Squadron, and the Vcory OF Egypt
is also expected in a few days with his fleet and a
reinforcement of ,O0o men. The commander
in-chief has ordered the formation of two camps
one at Rendjouck and the other at Brussa.-
These camps, which compose the reserve, will
comprehend 100000 men, who, added to the ac-
tive army of 900. will make a total effective
force of more than 100000 men. In means oil
war, Turkey is not badly off. She has, besides
her common resources, at least 81 100000 francs
or over 100000 dollars, in her treasury, which
sum, in that country, will 60 great ways.
The following from the we'll informed cores.
pondent of the London Neacs triumphantly refutes
the assertion that the Greeks are in favor of the
Russian despot:
''The Turks of all classes are decided in their
hostility to the Russians, and should war bre ak
out, it is the whole nation that will rise against
the Muscovite. The Greek clergy have taken
the alarm at the first glimpse of the Russ ian yoke,
and are ready to persuade their focks to oppose
the advance Of despot, who would reduce patri-
archs and priests to the slavery and ignon1iny Of
the Russian clergy. Important and powerful in
Turkey, the Greek priests see that the merest
corporal would be Of more Importance in Russia
than they. 1t is said that with view to recog-
nize and confirm the devotion of the Christian
population, the Sultan contemplated new act of
sovereignty, which shall forever secure to all
Christians of whatever communion, rights and
immunities more extensive and valuable than
those which have been before granted, whether
in treaties, or in the haiti sheriff of Gulthane, or
in the Tanzimat. A copy of this act will be given
to all the foreign embassies, so that it will be
thenceforward diplomatic document.
The conduct of the Sultan, in securing new
rights and immunites to the Christian population,
is discreet and humane. Now let us see whether
the pious Gar will abandon his ambitious aims!
Plain Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
For the Portage Sentinel.
Neutral Papers No. 3.

Mr. Seminal: The former articles that have
written for your paper on the subject of Neutral
Papers, have had the desired effect in calling the
though professed neutral paper in politics con-
tnues, as it always has, to take the Mexican side
of the Mecilla Valley question. The paper be-
ieve, (though as worthless a one as the whole
country affords,) has wide circulation, and is
therefore, the most capable of doing harm. do
not think Democratic editors should permit such
papers to disseminate their pernicious sentiments
the whole Democratic press of the court y awake
to its anti-Amercan policy, and exposing its du-
plicity, it would either have to become what it
purports to be, a neutral paper in fact, as in
name, or else loose more than one half Of its sub
scribers, which would be more than an equva-
lent for the foreign pension, which it probably
receives to pay it for its entire want of patriotism
But, Mr.. Addison, the Editor of the Harpoon,
wishes to make the public believe that his paper
is a Temperance paper, when he at the same time
states that it is not paper of any articular par
ty or sect; and that in his prospectus he stated it
would oppose equally intemperance and slavery.
When subscribed for the Harpoon was told
that it was a Temperance paper, to be published
until after the election, and that it in favor of
the Maine Law Wings and Democrats signed
for it with this understanding, and was both dis
appointed and mortified to think hat friend of
the Maine Law could be a Free Soiler. Now,
Maine is Democratic State, democratic leg
islature passed the law and democratic Govern
or signed it; and it would seem that Free Soilers
are overstepping their sphere entirely when they
get into their heads or papers more than the zone
idea," of can't Slavery" But the Free Soil par
ty having in the last elections lost half of its vo-
ters, it now tries to appropriate to itself the
"Maine Law" question to resurrectionize its an
INITIATED forces. How laughable it is to see a
party that has never yet progressed beyound the
embryo state, shedding tears of Joy the assert
ed death of the great Wing party Let me warn
the Democrats not to be deceived by this Strata
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
Serious Accident ON the Northern I'm.
diana Railroad.

TOLEDO, June l6.-An oak tree FIVE feet in
diameter, fell across the track of the Northern
Indiana Railroad about IL O'Clock last night,
twelve miles east of La Porte.
The night express train from Chicago, consist
ing of five cars with over two hundred passengers,
ran over it near midnight.
The Fireman was killed, and the engineer and
four second class passengers badly hurt.-The
engine and tender were ruined, the baggage and
second class cars upset, and the first passenger
car broken up.
One hundred and fifty feet of the track was
torn up. 4
Lewis Rathbun and VIM. Richardson, Of Alba
ny, and several New Workers were on board-all
safe.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

We copy the following notice from the
Rock Island QH) Republican. Mr. Smith was
formerly from this county, and studied his profess
sion with Judge Day, in this place. He left this
to GEEK home in the West in January last, and
it will be gratifying to his many friends here to
learn of his success in his new home among the
aSuckers::'
CITY CLERK.--By reference to the proceedings
of the city council it will be noticed that Rob't
w. Smith, Esq, is now our city clerk. A better
selection could not have been made Mr.. S. is
a young lawyer of great promise, of fine talents,
and very agreeable manners. His correct bust
ness habits, and excellent character, are sure
guaranty that he will discharge the duties of the
appointment in an acceptable manner.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
Dip1omatic Instructions.

The Secretary of State, with view of prevent
ing the sickening "1unkeyism" exhibited by Alb
bott Lawrence and other noodles, who have rep
resented this Government abroad, has issued in
structions to the several diplomatic agents in re-
lation to their manner of fliving, conduct and du-
ties, in the stations assigned them.
Abbott Lawrence spent twenty Thousand dol
lars year in London, the representative ofre-
publican America! Every species of ostentatous
extravaganza, and foolish parade and fummery
were resorted to, to keep up the dignity of the
Ambassador from the " land of steady habits"
Mr.. Marcy, with due appreciation of all this
kind of nonsense, has given the new appointees
to understand that the nation has been disgraced
in this manner long enough, and for this purpose,
and to enable them to fully comprehend the wish
es of the Government on this subject, has issued
formal letter of instructions, from which we
make the following brief extract:
"In performing the ceremonies observed upon
the occasion ofhs reception, the representatives
of the United States will conform far as is con-
sistent with just sense of his devotion to repub
lican institutions, to the customs of the country
wherein he is to reside, and with the rules pre-
scribed for representatives of his rank; but the
department would encourage as far as practicable,
without impairing his usefulness to- his country,
his appearance at court in the simple dress of an
American citizen. Should there be cases where
this cannot be done owing to the character of the
foreign government, without detriment to the
public interest, the nearest approach to it compat
iple with the due performance Of his duties, is
earnestly recommended. The simplicity of our
usages and the tone of feeling among our people
is much more in accordance with the example of
our first and most distinguished representative at
royal court, than the practice which has since
prevailed. It is to be regretted that there was
ever any departure in this respect from the exam
Pile of DIR. Franklin. History has recorded and
commended this example, so congenial to the spir-
it of our political institutions. The department
is desrous of removing all obstacles to a return
to the simple and unostentacious course which
was deemed so proper, and was SO much approved
in the earliest days of the republic. 1t is our
purpose to cultivate the most amicable relations
with all countries; and this we believe can be eff
fectually done without requiring our diplomatic
agents abroad to depart in this respect from what
is suited to the general sentiments of our fellow
citizens at home. All instructions in regard to
what are called diplomatic uniform, or court dress
being withdrawn, each of our representatives in
other countries will be left to regulate this matter
according to his own sense of propriety, and with
a due respect to the views of his government as
herein expressed ,-->
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

Ger Six thousand Coolies have recently arriv-
ed at Havana, from Asia, SO says Mr.. Brooks, of
the N. Y. Express, who has spent some time in
Cuba. They are to have, according to contract,
$8 per month for eight years, as wages, and the
merchants who bring them receive 800 for each
laborer 1t is estimated that Cooley labor at these
rates can be as proftably employed as slave Ia
bor. This system of Cooleyism finds great favor
in the eyes of many philanthropists, and has been
urged as means of extirpatng slavery in the
United States.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

gem of the Free Soilers. Do not believe that the
old Federal party isdead. The Democrats were
defeated nearly as bad in 1910, and yet in four
years it elected its candidate for President Re-
member that the saying of Thomas Jefferson is
as true now as it was when he first uttered it,
"the price of liberty is eternal vigilance" Now
would advise Mr.. Addison and the rest of the
Free Sellers to crawl back into their snail she'll
of Anti-Slavery, and not undertake to meddle
with questions out of their latitude and sphere;one
idea'' is all they legitimately claim and man
age; and any Free Soiler, even Mr.. Addison him
self, had better, if friendly to the "Maine Law"
keep it secret, or the law may be defeated by
this unpopular and unnecessary support. The
Free Soilers are now endeavoring to make the
Wings believe that their party is dead, and they
want to get some hobby upon which they can
unite for the purpose of defeating in some of the
counties in the state the Democrats; and by this
means hold the balance of power. The Harpoon
is evidently aiding in this rascally game, hence
Addison's sneer at the Whg party, asserting that
it needed "step-father." Now, my idea of the
Harpoon is, that Clock who edits one of its col
umns is entirely run down; and that H. M. Addi-
son in expanding SO as not to be confined to one
idea has exploded, leaving him in the eyes of the
community moral wreck, out Of which nothing
of any value can be gained establishing beyond
doubt the undeniabc fact, that no Free Soler,
however talented, can with safety to himself, and
community, have more than "one idea.''
Yours, &C.,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

o. Yesterday was the day for the meeting of
the Democratic State Central Committee at Co
lumbus. We suppose the question of calling
Convention for the nomination of candidate for
School Superintendent was determined. How
we are not advised A majority of the Demo-
cratic papers Of the State have expressed them
selves adverse to the holding Of convention, and
IN favor Of referring the matter to the Commit
tee for their determination.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

u II any one desires to be thoroughly con-
yinced of the great blessing of our corporation,
let him take stroll through streets in the df
ferent parts of the town, and he cannot fail to be
struck with their cleanlines. The people have
long seen the necessity of having officers vested
with sufficient authority to attend to this mattur,
in order to promote the health of the place. The
corporation is just the thing-we think not.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

. GIVE learn from the Plain Dealer that Gov.
Wood has accepted the Valparaiso consulate, and
will sail for the station, in the Illinois on the Goth
of July, ola the Isthmus. He will be accompa-
MED by his family, and also by Geo. B. Merwin,
Esq, his son-in-law, and family. Mr. M. is to
fill the important position of Vice Consul.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
Court of Common Pleas.

This Court has been actively employed during
the past week, and up to the present continues to
dispose of business with energy and dispatch. Up
to last evening there had been eight cases tried
to the jury three convictions for penitentiary
offences. There are several criminal cases yet
undisposed of on the docket.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

CLEVELAND AND P1TTsBURGH RAIL ROAD
We learn from the Commercial Journal of the
18th, that the GraLd Jury of Pittsburgh have rec
commended subscription by the county commits
sioners of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
to the stock of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail
road.-Plain Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

PROVIDENCE, June l7.--The whaling ship Ben
jamin Rash, which sailed for cruize ION the 18th
October, 1852, returned to Warren last evening,
having lost Capt Munroe and three of the crew,
Zone of them named VIM. Belts; of New York;
by whale, on the night of the gath February
Capt. M. belonged to Bristol.
The ship Si7as Wright, of New York, from
Matanzas for Trieste, put into Newport this NOR
ming for men
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

CABINET WARE.-A. B. Griffin and Geo. Bost-
wick have formed a co-partnership in the Cabin
ct business. They are about receiving from the
city of New York, a splendid lot of furniture to
which they invite the attention of the public.
Particulars next week.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22
CHAPTER ".
GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Fees OF tcttnesreS, jurors, and certain officers
sec ~ The feess ~ 5yv;tna... sos ,,.s ,h...e.
for III h
tas o. W a., yuage snai oe the same as is pro-
Po,sers. a,u;ess nnd v,,zee of ;,,do.
g.. 20 4. h. s-.-.,za - -, !, J'
n ne exercise Of the iursdiction conferred by
form the same duties and he h .h PSF
recuIations "a ara ,oyids ~, i " same rules anu
pleas, and The udees tfareof II @ ss ~ y,
NAV Be- copsistent with ms a - 90 'aI as Ine same
Sec. 5e The Probate Judge shall hove "a oe ar
der in and to punish any ~ III;
IKE contempt might be punished in the
fonft Of common pleas. So ss5.>'esse
60 He shall have power issue all warrants attach
into powers grained @ to sm
s.Sss Da1ses Ct sheriff, Coroner and Censtables
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

OIeF Judge Finn of the Cincinnati Criminal
Court, announced as rule of Court, that such re-
porters would appear before the clerk, andtake
an oath to report the proceedings of the Court
correctly, would be entitled to a seat within the
bar, but all others would be excluded.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

LADY's BooK.-The July number of Godey's
Lady's Book has come to hand. 1t is gem. The
leading engraving alone is worth the price of
the number. z---s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

The Freesoilers of Trumbull county have
called their convention to nominate candidates for
county county officers, to meet at Warren on Sat
urday next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

e RAILROAD LETT1Ne.-Monday was the day for
letting the work on the Franklin and Warren
Railroad. Up to yesterday noon the bids had not
been opened. and we are not yet advised of the
result.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

FNELsoN BARRERE, the Wing candidate for
Governor, has authorized the Ohio State Journal
to say that he has "not declined and will not
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

CE Washington Mclean has resigned his post
as a Director of the Ohio Penitentiary, and Gov.
Wood has appointed George T. Barnum, late
member of the House of Representatives from
Cuyahoga county, to fill the yanancy.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

OPEN1NG OF THE WoRLD's FAIR.-The COM
mittee of the Crystal Palace, have gone to WASH
ington to invite the President and his cabinet to
be present at the opening of the Worlds Fair, on
the 5th ofJuly.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

0kr The New Hampshire Democratic State
Convention met at Concord on the 9th inst and
nominated Col N. B. BAKER as the candidate for
Governor, by vote of l7s out of 2So.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-22

Sec. So. Each party shall be entitled to two peremptory
challenges other challenges the Probate
Judge allows and If six Jurors do not attend be not
obtained, the Judge direct the sheriff other officer
attendance the bystanders others
may competent against whom sufficient of ch
lenge shall When six jurors appear
and accepted they shall constitute the Jury The failure
TO attend BY when duly summoned shall be pun
tshed in like casesin the court of pleas
jury when armed shall the proofs
parties which must be delivered in public presence
of fiefan ndant