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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
A New Republic.

The Mexican Governor of Lower California,
has lately been taken prisoner by party of fifty
or sixty American adventures, who have estab-
lished government, and are doing business un-
ner the style of the Republic of Lower California.
It seems that the steamer John S. Stevens, fell
in with the barque Caroline, between San Fran
cisco and Panama. The Caroline displayed the
colors of the new Republic, consisting of two red
horizontal stripes, with white in the centre, be-
deckeL with golden stars. On board were the two
Mexican Governors, prisoners of war. A procla-
nation has been issued, signed by the officers,
nouncing the existence of the free and independ-
ent government of Lower California.
What this petty larceny, in the way of pilfer-
ing Mexican territory, by few iawless adventur-
ers may result in, is subject of some inquiry
To begin with, the entire "Republic" is not worth
the powder that would be required to defend it
against even sixty "republicans." But whether
Santa Anna or Mr.. Price will take that view of it,
is question
Whether these desperadoes are in Santa Annals
pay, are going it on their own hook, is not sta
ted but certain it is, that very interesting func-
tionary has been in great trouble for some pretext
or other, to quarrel with this government
The proclamation announces that "We landed
on the 29th of October; there we gained some in
formation of Importance, and proceeded on our
way to La Paz. On the Sd day of November, our
vessel cast anchor opposite the town. A party
was ordered by Col. Walker to land, take possess
sion of the town, and secure the person of the
Governor-Lieut. Gilman commanding the party.
In less than thirty minutes the town was taken,
and the Governor secured. We hauled down the
Mexican flag in front of the Governors house,
proclaimed the independence of Lower California
and our Independent flag foated triumphanty
where but few moments before, that of Mexico
had waved in supposed security
Immediately afterwards, a President Secretary
of State, of War, ond of the Navy, were appoint
ed. No Secretary of the Treasury, nor Post Mas
ter General were required. The remainder of the
party, with the exception of two or three sshigh
privates," were given important stations in the
military and naval departments The name of
the President is William Walker. The chief city,
and perhaps the only one, is the village of La Paz
place of about three hundred inhabitants.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
JOHN HARMON.

ONLY TWO FORMS OF GovERNMENT.-The En-
peror of Russia is said to have expressed an opn-
ion, to the effect, that there only two powerful
governments in the world. The United States,
where all the people govern; and the Autocrat of
Russia, where one man governs all. That all 9TH
er forms of government are but mongrels of these
two, and must ultimately perish.
He believes that these two governments will
continue to increase, until they come in conflict
with each other, when the great battle of Arma-
geddon will be fought, and the question of democ-
racy and despotism be finally settled.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

now resident in Utah territory, held in the Great
Salt Lake City, on the 9th of October, made pub
lie interesting statistics in regard to the pop
ulation of the territory. By the census of 1850,
it was but 1855; now it is set down at 18,2O6.
The population is composed of 1872 Seventies,
$50 High Priests, 6s9 Elders, 8,639 Saints, and
5,So7 children. The population of the Great Salt
Lake City is set down at 5,979. The number of
births in the territory for the year ending 9th of
October 1863, was 9O4; the number of deaths,
25s. No developments are made in regard to the
number of wives allowed each "Sant.'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
ssiOt among Railroad WOrkmen.--
Several killed-Murder of a Con-
tractOf--Thirfy-tWO of the Rioters
Arrested. Es -t.. ...r.. r...
CAICAGO, Dec, 18th.


Yesterday afternoon d bloody riot broke out
among the operatives on the /. C.. Railroad at La
salla Much dissatisfaction had been caused by
the late decision of the contractors to reduce the
wages, and threats had been freely uttered by the
laborers to take summary vengeance on all con-
nected with the proposed reduction. About two
O'Clock, an alteration arose between Albert Sto-
ry, of the contractors and party of Irishmen.
during which one of the latter war shot down for
some threatened act of violence. Shortly after,
Mr.. Story's Office was attacked by lage body of
excited laborers, and sacked and pillaged Mr..
Story was taken from barn, where he had taken
refuge, and murdered under circumstances of the
most shocking barbarity. Mrs. Story was fired at
several times, but fortunately received injury.
1t is stated that Mr., Mann, foreman, had kill
ed seven Irishmen on the opposite side of the riv
er, but this needs confirmation - i-r 4
The Sheriff of La Sale county returned this
morning from the scene of riot, where he had
rested thirty-two prisoners about midnight. They
found the corpse of Mr.. Story in stable, shot,
and his head and face mangled and bruised in
most shocking manner, the infuriated wretches
having continued their blows upon the body, with
axes and clubs, until it was mangled almost be-
yond recognition.
When the Sheriff's party came up, they were
fired upon, but without effect. The fire was re-
turned by some of the Sheriff's company, and, it is
supposed, one man was killed and another wound
ed. Some resistance was made by individuals
when they were being disarmed, and one man got
his hand pretty badly injured by blow from RI
fe. 1t was supposed the principal leaders had
gone south the train. A locomotive sent
after them, with orders to bring them back. AS
yet, we have not heard what success they have
had.
The Court is now in session at Ottawa, and the
case will be laid before special grand jury at
once.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

MURDER.-We learn from the Spirit of DemOc-
racy that man named Craig, murdered Mr.. Alex
ander Gardner, now, ,or late,of Wheeling, in Jack
township, Monroe county. The deceased had
been at Woosfeld to pay his taxes, and was re-
turning, when he was set upon by Craig, and mur-
dered. The latter beat his brains out with large
stone. The parents of Craig reside in Noble
county The murderer was secured.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
Important Foreign News.

The New York Herald, of the 18th ult., pro-
fesses to have reliable information, that, on the
l1th of November last, in the city of London, a
most important treaty of alliance was agreed to
between the diplomatic representatives of Eng
land and France, in reference to the Turkish ques
ton. The Herald says:
ssThe treaty thus concluded between the high
contracting parties of England and France, was
dispatched Immediately by couriers to Berlin and
Vienna, with intimation that from the day of
its arrival at each of these capitals, period of
seven days would be allowed to the cabinets of
Prussia and of Austria to determine upon their
assent or refusal to enter into the arrangement
If agreed to, we'll and good; if rejected it was to
be understood that France and England would
take the settlement and the responsibilities of
this Eastern controversy into their own hands.
ssWe further learn that from the terms of this
treaty, Russia will be required forthwith to evac-
uate the Danubian Principaties, that, in refil-
sing, she hazards the momentous consequences
of an immediate joint declaration of war from
England and France. And, as the shortest road
to peace, when once this declaration is made, we
may safely assume that the active operations of
the allies against Russia will be of the most eff
feetive and formidable description, by land and
sea. We may count upon the movement of two
hundred thousand Frenchmen, in the highest
state of equipment and discipline, across the
Rhine and the Al ps, to compel Austria and Prus-
sia to show their hands. We may also expect
simultaneous movement of the French and Eng
lish fleets near Constantinople into the Black
Sea, and that the determination of the Russians
in those waters will speedily follow; while, un-
less prevented by the freezing of the Baltic,
another squadron of the allies will no doubt at
the same time set sail for the latitude of St. Pc
tersburg."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
The Blakcly's Concert Postponed.

- Ehe Blakely Family who were announced to
give Concert at the Town Hall last evening,
did not fulfill their engagement. The reason,
I'VE understand to be that they had given two
= entertainments to the people of Hudson, who
were so highly pleased with their performances
that they insisted upon their remaining last eve-
ming, with which they complied. We are inform
ed that they will positively perform in this place
on this and Tomorrow evenings.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

THE ERIE Observation-Disclosures GRANTED
Judge IRWIN, of the U. s. Circuit Court for the
Western District of Pennsylvania, on Saturday
last, granted an injunction against the Mayor and
citizens of Erie to prevent them from iDjuring the
Erie & North East Railroad, and from interfering
prevent restoring those parts heretofore destroy
ed This will probably be the end of the Difficult
ty, and the company will proceed forthwith to re-
lay the track, with change of guage, without
molestaton, unless the authorities and inhabitants
of Peanutville plant themselves upon the "high-
er law, and set at defiance the order of the Court
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

JOHN BUEL-IsM.-At one of Julien's concerts
reeentiS in Washington city, quite sensation
was producsd by the exhibition of bull-headed
Saxon ia the rerson of the English Minister, Mr.:
: crampton. The Band played "Hail Columbia =
and in honor Of the Nstional air, the entire audi
ence, native and foreign, with the exception of
Mr.. c., rose to their feet. The Minister; occupy
ing prominent position, remained In his seat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

~rrTHE ONO STATE DEMOCRAT, comes to US Gas
smiling as a summers morn,'' filled to the margin
With everything calculated to make good news
paper We are glad to see our predictions in re-
lation to this journal, more than realized Dem
ocratic to the hilt, it strenuously advocates the
united effort of the Administration and as hearth
sly despses the suicidal chiit's play of New York
facfionists 9!& #-.- = ~ 1Eze-..r" Fl.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

DAYS HALL.-Speaking of the Town Hall, we
would just intimate that it won't be 'any where
when the large, spacious Hall in H. L. DAYS
building is completed. One great advantage will
be its being in the third story, aud entirely free
from the disturbance of the aborigines who in
fest gatherings in the capacity of outsiders.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

DoN;r STAND ST1LL.-If you do, you will be
run over. Motion-action-progr are
the words which now fill the vault of heaven with
their stirring demands, and make humanty's heart
beat with a stronger bound. Advance or stand
aside, do not block the way and hinder the career
of others; there is too much t6 do to allow of an in
action any where or in any one. There is some
thing for all to do; the world is becoming more
and more known; wider in magnitude, closer in
interest, more loving and more eventful of old
Not in deeds of daring, nor in the ensanguined
field; not in blood and wars and gloom, but in the
leaping, vivifying, exhiliarating impulse of the
better birth of the soul. Reader, are you doing
your part in the work?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

1F The export of breadstuffs from New York
to foreign ports for the month of November, was
as follows, viz:-4lo,257 bbls -four; l,8O9,soS
bushels wheat; l44,l6 bushels corn.
OF Mr.. Fry, an Opera Manager, has recover.
ed verdict for $4,000 in libel suit against
Bennett of the New York Herald.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
Ladies.

.@. The whole number of certificates granted since
Sept. 29th, is l64. Besidesthese, there are out
standing over so certificates that were given last
spring and summer. Making the whole number
3 of certificates now valid 2l4. IF these teachers
have not been suffered to 60 out of the County to
obtain higher wages, there are now more licensed
teachers in the County than there are School dis
8 trcta -sar- a@ 80
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

ssi FRIALsoF PABKs.---The trial of Parks for the
snurder of Beatson ut Cuyahoga Falls commenc-
e. at AkTon on Monday next.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

fWHY IS rive observe in some of our ex-
changes list Of the papers in this State to which
the Washington Daily Globe is sent in exchange,
but the Portage Sentinel is not among the number.
we do not uoderstand why this is SO, for we pub
lished the prospectus three weeks, calling atten-
zion thereto, sent copies of oar paper containing
The same, marked, to the Globe, and complied
with all the requirements necessary to entitle US
SO that paper in exchange, aud we must have it.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

!, LnckEY HARPER, Esq, late Editor of the Pitts
burgh Post, has purchased the Mt Vernon, O.,
Bauner, and taken charge of the same. He will
make it one of the best papers in the State.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

THE HoLLIDAYs.-We understand that the
different business establishments in this place
will be closed ON Christmas and Newly Years.
The Bank, we understand, has concluded to keep
CLOSED doors on Sa5baths. A pious arrangement,
land made necessary by the clerical duties of the
1Cashier, and the religious scruPles of the Presi
slent .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

.szJsA<s sMARcHAaD, Editor Of the Wayne County
Defnscrat has been appointed Postmaster e.
/. Wooster. Ohio. Aegood appointment Success
to you and your Editor, Mr.. w. C. DEM J.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

6FThe Detroit Tribune, on the authority of
the officers of the -Ferry-boat between that city
and Canada, states that over nine hundred negro
fugitives from slavery, made their escape into the
British province within the past year.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

s's The Posi- OFFIcE.-Quite an improvement has
been made in our Post Office. The establish
ment has been much enlarged, additional facilities
for delivering the mails, with large Increase in
the number of boxes. a.s -, 10 ---rn-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

Six MoSrHs-The present number Completes
the first half of volume nine of the SENTINEL, a
fact that should be suggestive IT, large number
of patrons who are in arrears for that or longer
time. If you have cash to spend prepare to spend
It now =
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

OF The Patchin Bank of Buffalo is redeemed
the same as other N. Y. money at the Agency,
Albany.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
school Teachers.

eh At the Examination on Monday, there were So
applicants Ladies and 27 Gentlemen; and
Certificates were granted to l6 Ladies, and 1s
Gentlemen, as follows, viz: 'e6 7s@
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

The TARIFF.-In the Report Of the Secretary of
the Treasury, it is proposed that the following ar
ticles shall be admitted free of duty:
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21

Democratic County Convention.
The Democratic Electors of Portage County,
Will meet in Convention, at Ravenna, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER s1st, 1863,
at 10 O'Clock, for the purpose of choosing four
Delegates to represent the Democracy of said
County in the Stute Convention, to be held in Co
lumbus. on the 7th day of January next.
i BY order of the Democratic Central Executive
Committee. . N. D. CLARK, Chairman.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-12-21
Correction

S198, ,462 500 $27 1897 1863
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-10
IL OEgSp.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Deforest.
Several Senate iii were received aud re-
fcfred to committees.
y number Of bills were presented from stan
ding committees.
Among them was one by Mr.. Preston an.
rholIsng the Governor to issue to the Caledonia
Guard OF Richmond city percussion lock mus
l,ets
Mr.. Tomln submitted motion that when
he House adjourn to-day it viii adjourn t.
meet at - o'clock 10 morrow. and SO lor
acl' Successive day until otherwise ordered
The motion was rejected.
Among n number resolutions presented and
adopted was one by Mr.. Wallace o authorize
the committee on Banks to inquire into The ex-
pcdjency of authorsing the Exchange Bank of
Virginia To increase its capital at the branch
Of sad hank at Petersburg 70 the amount fixed
by the act of 1887.
Thcuninishedb business of yesterday beng the
bill 10 authorize loan to the james River and
Kanl~ hrcompany, was taken up and consid
cred with the amendments heretofore propos
ed thereto by Mr.. Lewis, and thereupon, the
question being put thereon the same was a
greed 10, by a vote Of ayes so, noes So
The question recurring on ordering the bill
rs amended to its epgrossment and third read
ing, was determinedin the affirmative by a
vote of ayes 81, noes II.
So the substitute was ordered II he engross.
ed ard read q third time.
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oh, and ruibustcrIsln.

The Daily Viteinjan Of yesterday eoni'li''
. sketch or q delare in lie House II Repfe.
scntalives upon Cuba. Fili6userism &c Il Is
rather amusing II see how mild oni pnelhe
locofocoism has becomc-since the resPohs'-
! Lllty Of managing The government has &c
yolgcd upcn It. 4 short time ago IL followers
were rs trucucnt and ll~less as Bedsnn
Arabs. Nothing bur he annexation OF Ca'a'
/ pr f7s ant ncJas. would satisfy them. mi.
aoibropy, the spirit Of universal freedom the
expanding progress Of our institutions, re.
vcoae ior the blood ofpoor Cdnendrn and his
comrades, every consideration Of policy and
every prompting of republican berolsm de.
maudel that rhe beautiful Queen 81 the An
ii.Ies" should be rescued from her unnatural
bondage and brought INTO the sisethood Of our
sovereign States. It was very Ene talk, and
served its purpose III iodaming the untIdnh'ng
aud unscrupoous, who had votes Ia casl IL the
Presidential election. Bat ROW that the pow.
81 has been given them, nod that the rcspon1i
bill Is, before the nations of the earth aud the
Power Tat Is above The nations Of the earih.
abiIss " It'll them, If using hat power lawfully
and honoraly, lbey have suddenly soficnrd
thor tones, and discovered tat lhere Is sucn Il
thing as national fai.h and the binding force
Of laws AMI irealics. They It'll want Cuba,
(some Of lhem) but the qDomod0 Of obtaining
ii puzzles them. There stands upon our stat
ute books the solemn lluguage Of The complc',
into which We have rHtercd-"I here SHALL he
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-10
she Monroe Doctrine.

I, the Senate on Thursday, Gen Cass ASK
Il aud obtained ieasrtn introduce tie ioao"'
ing pint resolution, deoInatory OF Tie views
,ftar Guilrd States respecting colonization Cd
the North American continent by European
powers, and respecting the island OF Cuba'
-:
Rrsoireabgtl Se8ate and HoHse n RcIre'
.roiqf,rls of he l.. .Sialcs NJ Ime,ica IN Coa-
,.lras aggemblea. That the United States DO
Er,eby declare thai "the AmelIcan continents
~ the free aad independent coodllon when
t5,y have assumed and maintain arehenceiorfiI
lol IL be considered as SUI j'cls for future col
anizallon ~ any European power and
lille "eNisline rights should be respected,
IA will be bv the United States, they owe II
II their own salty and interest" To an
aouncc, as they noA do that 10 future Eu'
ropcan colony or dominion shall with then
consent e planted or established on any part
Il the North American continent; nd should
r5c attempt he made they lhus deliberately
declare that il Will be viewed as act orglna
tlg in motives regardless al tlelr"lnleress and
,a,ir safety" and which w,. leave them free
toaIopt sdch measures asau Independent na-
tom may justly adopt IN defence Of It's rights
all rs honor.
dadhc Il la1tlr reso7rcd, That while the [
rted S.otes di,claim any designs upon the Is
| Ind Of Cabi inconsistent With tie laws oil
n3'ioos aud With their duties TO Spain, they
consider i, due 10 the vast Importance ofthC
saD5ectto make known, in this ,o'emn manner
tat they should view all efforts on the part o
auy other power to procure possession, whcLh
cr pea,cabIy orlorcibly, Of that island which
- naval or military position, might, under
circumstances easy u be f9resecn, become dan
serons to lhcir soulhern coast, to the Gull o
Mexico, md 10 the mouth cfthe Mississippi
as unfriendly acts directed against them, to be
resisted by all the means in thoir power.
The resolution was read, passed to sec
ood reading, and ordered tolbe printed.
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VIRGINIA hEGISLATULsE.
THURSDAY, Jan, 6.

Senate.
Prayer by the Rev Mr.. Chase.
A number of bills We're reported from stand
my co nmilteos
I'm engrossed Senate bill to amend the 18th
section Of Chapter II Of the Code Of Virginia
was read third time and passed with IT'S Ii
tie
The House bill providing for the enrolment
Of the miltn by the Commissioners Of the
Revenue, the abolition ol musters and a re- or
gaulzation of the Volunteer Corps, being the
order olthe day, was taken up, aud the sub,ri,
lute heretofore reported by the committee ON
General Laws having been read, motion
was made to lay the same on the table which
VAS rejected ayes h, noes Is.
The question REQUIRED ou the adoption OF
tie substitute
And then on motion Of Mr.. FGnstcn the
bdIaud substitute was laid on the table and
made the order Of Ihc day for the 3lst inst.
Sevelnl resolutions were presented ard a
dopled.
On motion of Mr. Brown, it was resolved
that when the Senate adjourn to-day, it viii
adjourn TO meet at llocock tomorrow and
Regularly at the same hour each day thereafter
until otherwise ordered,
On motion Of Mr.. Hal, the Senate then al.
journ,d.
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moiion of Mr. VIII rap al

Tie House. On motion of Mr. WeIlfao al
isJrnrd. 4.o..l
Thor. was a great commoiion pr'dHcfu
vc.terlay 10 the House u Delegates ''H IRE re-
iaondon. crasb. caused by the weight oi me
nov breaking he s<yligl.t over The s'a'oe
f Washington. The members flhe House
r1.beI to the spot. spprebensive thai some o.
l5ore serious e, ilh,d occurred. The Ia flag
.rsfan tie top oftbc Capaolosc"feIl fhr9u II =
rIle sk.ligbr, and it was perhaps apPreh,e.nde'a
fbata similar accident bad taken place II lh''
Either Of his Country" Is not better protect
Il ne shnlL l..ar lor bis .afely.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-10

We regret to lelrn that an accident occur
red on Saturday, between Salem and Buford s
Depot, 10 the eastern freight train on the Va.
& Tenn. Railroad. Tie accident was caused
by the train running overa COW and resulted in
slight injury to the engine, the crushing of
some Of the carr, and the loss OF 90 or 80 bar.
1 res OF Hour, No person, we understand was
n'F'' This was the first freight train from Sa-
'e"'' ana were to be hoped that it had come
:"'ouSh n"der better apspices--freighted as
1t was WIN thousand barrels of -four, as
: moderate hrst nstallmcut Of the treasure, soon
to be developed in the fertile Southwest bv
the comb+"ed power of steam. and energy.
and iron.