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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15

A short time since we gave some statistics re-
lating to the operation of the noncapital punish
ment law in this state, and stated itas ourimpres-
sion, that previous to the passage Of this law there
were no convictions for murder, and consequently
no executions. In this we were mistaken. Ina,
conversation yesterday with Jonas H. Titus, Esq,
who was several years agent of the State Prison,
we learn that there were four convictions for mur
der, in the State previous to the passage of thss
law. OF the persons who were thus convicted,
two were executed, and the sentence of the other
two committed to imprisonment for life 4ins the,
State Prison. .s+91, sss3 & 9@-saf7s~ f.5<-3 9eis
Thus, in ten years, from 1886 till 1916, there.
were four convictions for MURDER under the capi-a
tai punishment law, while in seven years, from
ls47 to 1868, there were nine convictions under
the present law. Five compare the relative pop
uaton of the several years during thetwo periods,
it will be found that there was an excess of muir
ders committed during the former period over the
latter In other words, there was greater per
centage Of convictions for murder when the pen
atty was hanging than when it was solitary con-
finement at hard labor for life. = ..-.a 5a..
There is an interesting fact connected with this
subject which we will state. The two persons
spoken of above, whose sentence, were commuted
to Imprisonment for life, have since been ascer-
tanned to have been innocent of the crime of which
they were convicted, and both have been pardon
ed; and each is. we learn, leading respectable
life, engaged in the pursuit Of an honest calling
for a. a.livelihood. One of them was a white and
! the other a colored man. Had the penalty OF
hanging been enforced, two innocent men f @ wouiq
have suffered death. ~ s.s9E
Facts like these will do more to make antl-cap-
;taI punishment men than all the reasoning that
can he advanced. Itis better that ninety and nine
o,,;,,r ,,et, escape than that one innocent man
shand suffer, is the legal maxim; and if it be an
sxiom, it will be long before Michigan should
have. recourse to the bloody code. Z ) ~
We allude to this subject, notonly because it H.
4 desirable to know the results of 80 important a
change as that which this State has been the first
to adopt, but for the reason that other in States
movements are in progress to test law which 10
called for by very considerable portion OF the
1 public voice. Our experience, so far as it goes,
/ 10 valuable, and proves, at least, that there has
been no danger in making the experiment Of pull
tinc down the gallows. In other States, where
the death penalty is still retained murder has in
creased to an alarming extent and five canjudge'
by results, the gibbet has no greater terror than
solitary confinement for life.-DctroH Free Press
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15

On each side of him sat a woman, one his wife
and one his daughter. They had been talkin g
for hours, and were not wearied yet. young
man sat opposite, his face beaming with delight;
several times the waiter had announced breakfast;
but the young man had bade him be quiet and
wait still a while. a a--.s i. .-..->, -s.,=.- -s
At length a hurried step was heard, and the
young Edward Dubois entered. He started as if
bit by o snake,-and would have left the room.
"StopH' said Arthur, sternly, as he caught him
by the wrist; Rather kneel. and ask for pardon
than fly. Read this, man, and he putin his
hand the printed bill proclaiming the injustice of
Pierrepont's sentence, his free pardon and con-
tanning the certified confession of Mensard.
Edward Dubois read it in silence. When he
had finished he turned and grasped the ex-eon-
vict's hand. - s-. -t.es-ss4 - ..-s ~ -;
"No apology can make up for my conduct, .
he said, "but what can do / will. This bill will
satisfy the whole country el
"Monsieur,'' replied De Pierrepont, in husky
tones; "you did but as the world did. Appearan-
ces were against me, and all condemned me.''
"Edward, my friend" said Arthur, ssyou see
the danger ofjudging by appearances. Had De
Pierrepont been guilty, his wife and child should
have been pitied not scorned. As it is, a vile
prejudice has made these two women, for fifteen
years outcasts and beggars." saz II '-.s.
Edward made no reply as the breakfast came
in. He, like all the country was Mortified now
they found how unjust they had been, and never
was wedding more unanimously hailed and fet-
IN IL ~
Pierrepont. Still I have not heard that one
man, woman, or child in the forest of Ardennes,
has been cured of the evil habit of judging al
ways from appearances and visiting on the inno-
cent the. sins of the guilty. ...t -fsEz q, 9s5
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15
Stick TO 1T.

The very doctrine of all Others ",Stick to ii. -
Who ever knew mortal to enrol himself under
this banner, and come out at the little end of the
horn! Nobody, we'll be bound. In principle,
acted up to with rectitude purpose. heart and SOUL
would keep any man above water and in blue sky.
"Stick to it." It's the very history of success
in epitome, All history, all experience; the tri-
umph of mind, art literature, every great and no
Bile work, is its direct and appropriate illustration
He who would be, do, gain, make, save, achieve
anything in whatever department of life, trade,
politics, religion, philanthrophy, or love, must
make it his first and last object Of solictudethe
Alpha and Omega of his aspiration and action.
Tellus, young man, who never did a thing worth
a note, that did not "stick to it." Look around
you among your acquaintance, and see who is and
who is not sssonaettkt ing In him whois deserved
" famous and honored, you will find the man who
years ago, in the strength, determination, energy
and light of an all conquering resolution, said
ssIA stick to IT. and who did and has stuck to i
What has made great lawyers statesmen dI'
vines, artistss What has made a Webster q
Choate, a Brougham, Kossuth? simply, ana !,
solely, and truly, by choosing Something reai anu
yital and sticking to at. And2lf yo9 WISH 'f eN'
pect, or mean to do or be any thing, you nave ~.
Ito do likewise. Then choose, and "stscs 70 ss,,
Armed with its principle and inspiration, you may
,;sa = .ndreamed of heights -wanting it you may
siak to unthought of ofdepths. PetingsPs Reporter
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15
TIME FELON's DAUGHTER;
,sssaasl ssss4 sss4 s55 y OR, 9ffF
THESTAINOF FPARENTAtsE.
BIZ rERcr B. sr JOHN.

e & "a
ii fhe woods forming what remains OF the for
est ii Ardenaa. about mile from q small village
called soienthol narrow path leads from a high
road % spot once occupied BY charcoal burners,
but now abandoned. 1t was q gloomy place
The ground for about an acre was biark. where.
charcoal had been burned and stored, while a
email string of green grass had pescbed itself
forward from the forest, and commenced regain
Ing lost ground. Ii the centre was deep hole,
% be entered only on the side BY a path Of mar,
row dimcnsiohs. In this was small hut Of
wretched aspect. one OF mil lions in France where
slistes and glory hide misery worse than that Of
Ireiandi u hi worst days, where sound and show
conceaI From us sixteen millions pauPers.
This hut bad no window Il was curved in
shape. closely resembied wigwam Of the poor
sst cisss! Il consisted q three poles stuck in
the ground, meeting at The top, and these tied to-
gether, and then. Of course, thatch and mud.
hole was LEFT IN the top for the smoke to pass
through. The foor was Of mud. In.one corner
was pile of straw which, with two chairs, and
table formed the whole Of the furniture, 1t was
oeeupisd BY two women and large dog. At the the
moment when our narrative commences, one on IN
" ~ e home. She was about n, f11ty, poorly
though not neanly clad She was Clean !. neat cat
aud tidy, and she piled her needle with unceasing
eaergJ She was sewing for livelihood, :. 8.
short distance of, on the edge of the wood, 90
smother woman. or rather young girl dressed IN
the same manner, was picking up wood and lay
ing Tin an o,itspread cloth on the ground. She
MA 10, ,f,rk for tnfil sniff
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15
Fanny Fern after the Women.


FANNY was musing one Sunday after the fol-
lowing style, which she has been candid enough
to talk out about She's funny boy !.
I've been reading the bible to-day, and it strikes
me that our foremothers were not very correct old
ladies Who frted with the old serpent! How
came SIMPSONS hair cut off and his peppers ex-
tinguished! Who perforated Jael's head with ten
penny nailsa How came Jonah sent on whaling
voyagee Who helped Ananias tell fbs. Who
raised hurricane in good old Abrams house
Who danced John the Baptist's head off his shoul-
ders, hey. I'd like to have you notice CHATS alD
what stock we all sprung from. -. ~
If they weren't teetotally depraved, may never
find out which of 'em I decended from! They
didn't seem to have the least consideration for
future generations 'slong since unborn" Now
don't calculate, myself, to feel responsible fol
their capers I've read somewhere in Byron,
believe, that every wash-tub must stand upon its
own pedestal Cor something like that) DOM
believe in saddling my shoulders with their old
fashioned transgressions. -s.s=z-5--.,.zs
| Curious, though, isn't it! The mischief womer
1 make in the world! Great pity Noah hadn't Sc
Mrs Noah adriitf when he s'took one of each kint
into the ark. - I should rather have stood my
chance for ducking than to have been shut W
with such a "promiskus" men-agerie. Noah wal
worthy old gentleman. No mention made o
his getting tipsy but once, I believe. -,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15

A DISMAL IDEA.--s If all the world were blind
what melancholy sight it would be,'' said an
Irish clergyman to his congregation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15

SMART G1RL.-Not long since, at c., c. =, a
girl, pretty and accomplished attendeda ball in
that city. She at once attracted the notice of a
two-legged animal, miscalled a man, who propos-
ed to her as a partner in the dance. This indi-
vidual had great respect for position in society,
so, after some conversation on Indifferent sub
jects, he asked our young lady what profession
her father followed. She fully appreciating the
anotive which prompted the inquiry, promptly re-
Piled that he was ga wood sawyer" This was
altogether too much for the two-legged animal,
and he bolted, not noticing his acquaintance again
for the evening. The fact was the girl was the
daughter Of one of the wealthiest citizens in the
town, and her father was mahogany dealer
saving out his own stock. The bolter subse-
quently found out how beautifully he had beer
taken in.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-15

Barnum wants to find the owner of a New
foundland dog who hasn't been "offered one hun
cred dollars for him."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

or that they be sheltered By some freprcof covering
is en- ineuty necessary to secure the ships 10 the port
from recurrence of such caamifies as this which
has resulted in the destruction # the finest piece Of
naval architecture that hoated. together a ssy
eral other noble vessels But not unlikely that va
shall wait for such regulation until some future devas
sting fire shall bsve stimulated action by sweeping of
half the shipping port and so inaicting staggering
blow upon our maritime prosperity We are too fast
people to step much for precautions until some aP-
palpg calamity falls Ike thunderbclt upon US
and enforces their adoption by showing that they can
polopger be deferred Bat it ought to be renensered
that ruinous coBhsgratiOn among the ships IN our
hhrbor. arising from the want of proper prudential
regulations would seriously affect our commercial In
forests in every quarter Of the globe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

We have several occasions called the attention of
readers to the recent appointment of Russian dpo
matte agent at the Sandwich Islands and the bearings
of such event the interests of the United States
We able to the arrival in this city Of
Mr. SToEcKL the diplomatic agent in question, his
way to his post. He direct from ST. Petersburg
by the Pacific, and will remain 10 this country for
weeks Having for nearly fourteen years filed the
place Of Secretary Of the Russian Legation in Wash
ngton, Mr. Stoeckl is known and personally esteemed
in the social well diplomatic circles of me-
trOpolis He has also been employed in Egypt and
Asia and was for several years the second Secretary of
the Russian Legation at London, under Count POzzo di
Borgo. Enjoying the special confidence of Count Mes
serode, lie selected to fill the mission to the Sand
"ich Islands pioneer in the observation and
vey of these new regionsopen0g to Russian diplomacy
and enterprise. This station is considered at present
as link between the western part of South America,
China, Japan Kamschatks and Eastern Siberia.
Should the question of the annexation of the islands
to the United States serious aspect the Rus
sian agent will be very likely to act for himself alone,
without joining in any protestatiens that may be made
by the representatives of England and France.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
THE CONFLICT OF POWERS

We print this morning the decision of Judge
MITCHELL, of the Supreme Court of this State, in a
case of importance involving conflict between the
Federal and the State tribunals The circumstances
are these: Alexander Hebonn arrested on the
warrant of Mr.. NELSON United States Commissioner,
as fugitive from justice reclaimed by the British Min
lister under the treaty Of extradtion. He is thus in the
custody Of the United States Marshal when that officer
is required byawrit Of hsbeas corpus issued by Judge
Mitchell to bring his prisoner before that magistrate
il order that the reasons for his detention may be in-
quired into. In other words, when the United States
have te man in custody and are about to examine his
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
THE RAILROAD TROUBLES AT ERIE

BUFFALO, Wednesday, Dec q, 1859.
The riot a Harbor Creek yesto1day was more sersu
than reported and causes great excitement hero Il o.
pears that several officers Of the Railroad Company went
up the line TO Harbor Greek superntsnd the repss Of
the track injured by the mob the previous evening
When they arrived they met by an armed mob Of
COO or 700 Mr. Coffin conductor on the Buffalo and
State Line Road attacked recognized bys
party armed with clubs pieces Of rails and picks lie drew
revolver and snapped two caps without effect but third
shot wounded Of rim eader OF the mob in the head
The Railroad men then ordered by c. C. Denns TIE
Superintendent of the line retreat to the somed
them however were intercepted by the rioters and shame
fully ma'ireated one named Jones nearly killed and
another was knocked down and badly beaten man wa
in the of striking spade into the skull of Mr. Jones
as he lay the grouad when Conductor Hopper rushed
forward and struck the assgant down with pick woant
ing him severely in the mock.
The mob then made attack upon the cars with tie n
tent of obtaining possession Of Mr. Dennis whom they
swore they would hang on the first telegraph pOlei Mr.
Dennis wished to go ont of the cars but his freni'r
strained him. feeling certain that the brutal threats u tho
excited mob would be carried into effect
The rioters then entered the and OF them sessd
Mr. Dennis when Mr Kasson, who on board rushed
forward TO the locomotive and started 1.-THE mob umpea
Off and the train was not stopped until reached the ss
OF New-York
passenger who expressed his indignation at tas N
f6mous conduct Of the ROTOR knocked down 10 h
yesterday and half Of bis hair literally torn from biz hssi
The mob at Harbor Creek was sweled by rahaaV
gang from Erie. "a.
The Railroad Company refuses 10 run beyond w
State line believing the lives Of their employees In dansa
The excitement here is intense, and unless imnsaAN
steps are taken for the protection Of the public BY the
eral Government there is serious danger Of movema.
te people of this part of the State which may enssDs
disasters on the whole country.
CIsoIYSArI, Wednesday, Dec 2S' 1917
public nneetin. has been called for TO morrow nh-
.xpress the feeling of our citizens with reference ~
Erie mob Great indignation is manifested, and mo %,
tnuance Of the rotous conduct Is attributed to fnAa'
phie influence.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

Erie Railroad troubles continue. We learn that the
Harbor Creek riot Of Tuesday was worse thln re-
ported, and great excitement prevails Some officers
of the Company went to Harbor Creek to superinten
the repairs of the track injured by the mob The day be-
fore. On their arrival some Fix or seven hundred
armed men confronted them. Mr. Colin conductor
OH the Buffalo and State Line Road being recognized,
was attacked he succeeded in wOunding one of the
rioters IN the head The Railroad men then retreatin!
to the cars were intercepted, some badly naltreated
and one nearly killed This mob then attacked the ears,
swearing if they caught Mr. Dennis they would hang
him to the first telegraph pole. Some of them fore Il
the cars seized Nh DENIS but the train being start,
they Jumped of 1t would seem to be necessary for
tie General Government to put stop to this disgrace
full and barbar0us state Of thing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
The WATER RAM.-we give the following extract of
ieff he

letter the text:
AT meeting of tie Farmers Club last summer you
stated that person in New jersey he'd SO arranged q
watering where there no natural fall Of water
that il threw considerable distance his farm
and referred 10 it showing how an artificial stream
could be made where no natural fall existed"
That We have done in several instances Take any
place that is naturally wet and lay down under draws
until you accumulate water enough the outlet which is
easily DONE to drive water and you can send one
eighth Of the stream any distance you please through lead
pipes- rising twenty feet to every foot fall
Water be set at any spring or stream where
there is fall and viii give constant stream at the house
the hill mile from the spring and hundred feet above
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
TIE LATEST NEWS
RECEIVED BIZ
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WILMINGTON, WolnI sday Dec q ~,
Commander Henry W. Morris has bees de,.-sss
the rendezvous at New YORK and ordered n h ~ W.
ranean n relieve Ccunand,r Inxrshsn /, 49, Ssc4sr
war - Louis Commander William C. Nisboi.o. 35pse
dered TO the command % the rendezvous a. Nswy.s
Surgeon Henry ) kes pclds Is detached frou, tSs y
ned 10 relieve him q
Purser Thomas NJ Taylor Is detached from ,hs...
Michigan from LIT January; Purser Edward D. &c.,
is 10 relieve him. '!ass
Lioutensnts Morgan and J. Drake and passed NIL
man c. l. Morris are ordered 70 the slO0Dofw,r n.P
The amount Of drafts registered a, the Troa,ur an
the week ending the 9Th inst was o. 7os6ss -HA
Col John ;. Cunningham IS appointed Clerk 10 ,A.s
ate Committee on Naval Adars not elected 20 he ~,
Committee as reported INV
=, general army Court Martial composed Of Col JosA
convene at Wet Pom, the 18th Of Jana1ry far fs 20
OF several caLCts Ne IA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
CANADIAN pOIIIICn.

MONTREAL, W0n1ay De. ~ !, p;tx
letter from Mr. Hincks appears in me h'nlro9 sryy
on he subiect Of the Government policy on ne S,M
Reserves question Mr. Hincks strongly urges vs..
would be very wrong for the present ny -
the Clergy Reserve question and says TIA. 10 "a h,
S,,v 10 seneton legislation OF such question .! ~.
nresent Parliament and that an appeal ought 10 ~
r. Lover Canada before the question IS settled.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

Judge Roosevelts decision on the Mason win Case
WILDE found in another column The reader will fad
that the Court stans views similar to those Of JUICE
Morris published yesterday. Tie VII is pronounced
invalid and is set aside, the action of the jury being
fully sustained. TIE large estate of Mr. Mason is,
therefore 10 be treated the property OF an ntesite
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
FURTHER AS TO THE LOSS OF THE WINFIELD
SCOTT-TEXAS NEWS.

NEw.ORLEASs, Monday, Dec !" 10
The steamship Winfield Scott struck on Anscha ia'A.
at midnight, on the I'd inst The passengers w'~ 80
little alarmed and ell safely removed suisnns
tr6ing loses Two steamers wese immediately asP~I.
to their relief Several mails said to have oSsa
The latest accounts reported the Winfield Scott fsst gong"
pieces
we'have received Texas dates 10 the DC inst
The Pacific Railroad bill passed the House By q "s'
majority
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
XXXIIID CONGREss-Fmsr SESSION

SENATE. .WAsHNGroS, wednesday. De-, q,
The Senate met about noon and immediately nro,a,,
to the House OF Representatives to take part m * fs
services Of Mr.. Brookins Campbell Oaly tairssss 80
tors were in attendance. ~A<
The Senate returned and adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
rOuN Mitchell IN BOSTON

BosTON, wednesday, DC q p, n ~.
John Mitchell delivered lecture in oar Music = p
evening on The position and Duties OF EafoRea. %,
gees in erica" before audience oil aooh ~. -
nerSons Including many ladies. He was recelvea "a
Zine cheers, and bis remarks were frequently ine''
with entbusiastc applause.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

There was 40 business transacted in Congress yes
terday. Both Houses met at noon in tie House Of Rep
resentstiyes to attend tie funeral Of Hon BRooKNs
CAMPBELL, late u Member of the House from Ten
,ossee glo died Cd Sunday morning last.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

The steamship Africa from Liverpool for this port, il
BOW about DUE having sailed on the 18th inst She
viii bring three days later intelligence from Europe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

The Connecticut, River closed by ice and the boats
have suspended their trips to Hartford for the season
Freight usually sent by that route is shipped by the
New Haven boats
TEXAS CorToS.-,l L Hill picked So fail bolls of
cotton from one stalk grown among others prairie land
The sleighiDg excellent 10 Buffalo on fionisv
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
oetu-llork Oailp Gribune.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1853
TO CORRESPONDENTS

No notice cen 10 Of aaony Conaae.Jns Whtese
4 intended insertion be ahalteafed 5J taa nam -nd
adfiess - be vrtrrc aecetsy of P1s4cAioa Sas ~s
guaftrfy ofth good faith
We un6eIAke return rejected Com uaniesiions
NEWsAsy perscn ssrirr orrant ne sher ~ Telegraph
NAL or oiherwise wall he tery paid pfVvded Il 9ssdbJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29

Alexander Bradley was killed on Tuesday At Manches
ter, Va by four lshmen who attacked him when asleep
il mistake Tor another Two OF the murdegers have
been arrested
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-29
rur wEATuER ON LAKE ERIE.

CLEVELAND. Wednesday, Dec % ::.,-t
The weather was fine with South wind up y - sd
n day. but h Is now blowing fresh IRON the N"''
showing.
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CHUpREN's HoImAY BOoTs --Patent Leather

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