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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-08-10

PoRTAGE CoUNTY.-A peoples Convention
has been called in Portage County, to meet al
Ravenna on the 18th inst,-and from present
Indications, and the long list of names attached
to the Call, it promises TO be a successful one.
because the object of it is for the advancement
of correct Principles and Measures. and not
merely to defeat one man on the Democratic
bunker Ticket, and elect soma one else in his
place.
The Portage County Call lays down its Plat
form of Principles and measures, which includ-
es tire Maine Law. Equal Taxation Free Schools,
Divorce of the National Government from the
support of Slavery, River and Harbor improve
ments, Freedom Of the Public Lands TO actual
settlers. SC, &c.-Homestead Journal.
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OPPosiTroN TO THE MAINE LAw--Dr. +.
Johnson and Dr. Ztckle, Of Columbus, have
issued prospectus form campaign paper en-
titled Common Sense Against the Maine Law
The paper is to be printed one hnIf in English
and the other half in German, ard one Of Ihe Ed
itors is a Wbig and The other Loco.
The whiggery of one Of the Editors don't
burlben him much. i, We are glad the boated
wretch has left The society Of Wings. He is a
fl, ally of C. b Flood, who dscla'es hat the is
sue is The Maine Law.this fail, and that The Wings
and Freesolers are for, and the Democrcy
against il--ihe Wings and Freesoi!ers for tenn,
perance; The Democrat for drunkenness. He
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Rev. E. Fl. NErIH, and JAMES A. BR1Gas, Esq,
of Cleveland will be present; and Hon. CHAUN-
cEY N. OLDs Of Pickaway County, and perhaps
others may be present.
At any rate, with Messrs. NEyIN and BR1eGs
sure, there can be no failure in powerful and in-
teresting speaking the occasion.
There will doubtless be large meeting. The
meeting will be held at the AgricuitHrai Grounds,
instead of the Court House.
Let US oil cometogsther in the spirit ofkiDdness,
foibearance, confidence. Let US endeavor to have
10 discord jar in the Convention. Let act
pon,and 10 the spirit of the Call and that alone
Let extraneons matters rest. Let each of US
deavor TO ct fairly and rght,and the most happy
and satisfactory results will follow.
D We are authorized to make the above an
nouncement of speakers by the Committee of
Arrangements appointed at the Atwater meeting
viz: VIM. Wadswonh, Geo. Messenger, S. A
Gilett, ]. S. Herrick, j. Il. Green. H. A. Hall.
Eg Let IL be borne IN mind. that the L.3DIES
are expected TO turn out in full force al The mass
meeting on tie 18Th.
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Temperance Meeting at Atyyaeer.

The regular quarterly meeting of the Portnge
County Alliance, convened at Atwater On Thurs
day last. The occasion was long to be re-
membered. The attendance was very large, the
number being estimated at three thousand. Great
ton in behalf of the Maine Law prevailed the
great assembly.
The exercises were full of interest, and the
speaking was listened to with fixed and unwearied
attention.
The Rev. Mr.. HAWKINS, of Cleveland, spoke
with great power and effect, and left it cannot be
doubted, deep and abiding impression. Mr..
CHANCE, stirred and swayed The vast throng in
speech Of mingled sarcasm, wit and pathos. O.
P. BRowN, President of the Alliance spoke brief
Iy but with thrilling effect and power.
The committee on resolutions unanimously re-
ported the series which will be found in the pro-
ceedings in another column, which resolutions
were as unanimously adopted by the people.
1t is truly encouraging that great u concourse,
composed, like the committee resolutions of all
parties, should SO cordially endorse the Maine
Law union m ovement of this county.
The fourth resolution, especially, embodes the
movement is of eatimportance. Let that move
go forward in the spirit of The fourth rosolu-
ton, and there can be occasion for dsirust,
heart burnings. Jealouses,and loss of confidence
and going forward in that spirit,the movement can
not be thwarted or overthrown. Let then the
spirit of cundor, forbearance aud magnaniniity,
which swayed the great multitude at Atwater, an
innate Us all in all that we do in this behalf.
| The praises Of the people of Atwnier were on
every tongue, for the almost unexampled public
spirit aud boundess liberality displayed by them
on the OCCASION The table was the richest the
most profuse and abundant that we ever saw
spread on a similar occasion. All partook and
were satisfied, and still enough remained to feed
another crowd Of similar magnitude. We shall
never think of the people of the pleasant town OF
Atwater, but our heart will warm towards them
for the spirit by them displayed that day. We
feel it to be pleasure and an honor TO cooperate
with such people in advancing great moral enter
prises.
/ The Alliance nd Journed TO meet in Shalersvllle
on Tuesday the 9th day of September next nj
~ o clock n; NJ, on which occasion WILLIAM II
ooRLEIGH the poet and orator, long the editor o
temperance paper in Peunsy ylvania will be
present ond address the people. MIR. BurIeigh is
one OF the most eloquent and effective speakers Of
and wo doubt not great numbers will gath
10 near him. # is to be hoped the good people
u enaersvllle will provide place for the uccon.
knlodation Of large audience
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AccEaen. at the Falls.

Who has not been thrilled with painful emo
tons, at the recital of the late accident Niagara
Falls by which three men swept over, es-
peciay for the fate of poor Avery for W hose res
cue such uuayailing efforts were made.
1t now appears the accident was the result of
ntoxieation-tlIe men had been drinking-and
while under the influence of liquor, put out into the
river for q pleasure excursion at msne O'Clock at
night-and being too drunk to navigate properly,
were drawn into the rapids. So testifes Mr..
Brown, resident of the Falls in whose employ
the men were. The miscreant who sold them
rum, is responsible for their death. Don't New
York need the Maine Law?
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A CkLL.-Pursnnn ttoayote Of ADJOURNMENT.
passed at the Woman's Rights Convention held
Syracuse, Sept. 8. eand II, 1852, Conven.
ton will be held at Cleveland O., the 5th and
9Th October 1858. to consider the rights of
Citizenship, and IN how far Women are epti-
tied thereto.
All persons, Men and Women. who. are will
ing to discuss the great questions of Human
Rights, irrespective of seq, areinviied 10 par
licipote in the proceedings of the Convention,
aad thus aid, by castipg- in their mite to the
treasury of Thought, in evolving The Truth.
E. OAKES SMITH.
In behalf of the Central Committee.
Brooklyn L. ! Mry Is, 1858.
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Peoples Convention i'm Portage
COsa Esty.


We observe by The OHIO S:ar. that men of all
parties 20 The number of 500 or 600 have issued
a ''calI" for Convention to nominale cand
dates. The call declares, one OF its principal
features, in favor of the Maine Law, and the
determination to secure a Maine Law man for
Representative. ,also advocates Free Schools,
Equal Taxation, the repeal OF oppressive
par'iznn laws, economy in the public ex-
pendi,ores. no Slavery extension, the divorce o.!
the General Government from slavery, river
and harbor improvements, ard freedom of the
national domain to actual settlers. The Star
advocates the project with marked ability, and
we shall be disappointed if the Peoples 7 icke
does not succeed by q triumphant mejority.-
MEDINA Wing.
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o. w. STRONG. Sec.
Portage CoEaaasy ladies Tennperanct
AEsiance.

Portage County ladies Temperance
AEsiauce.
The Ladies' Alliance met at the NJ. E. Church.
in Atwater
Their President being detained by sickness, and
ne Vice President having been appointed for the
Township, Mrs. r. Everett Vice President from
Randolph, was called TO the chair.
The report of the last meeting with the Conati-
tutou not having arrived reports from the Leagues
Of Edinburgh Randolph and Rootstown were pre-
sented.
The proceedings of the former meeting with
Constitution were then read.
Being notified that the hour for refreshments had
arrived, the Alliance adjourned for that purpose.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Alliance met at two o'clock. The meeting was
called to order by the President and u committee
consisting of Mrs. L. w. Hall, Mrs. Price, and
Mrs. Orvis were appointed to draft resolutions.
Reports were then listened to from Mrs. Orvis
of Charlestown, Mrs. CIapp of Brimfeld and Mrs
Woodbridge of Ravepna. and a few words of en-
couragement offered by Mrs. SpelIman of Edng-
burgh.
The report of the corresponding Secretary be-
ing called for was then read.
Mrs. Caroline Landiear of Brimfeld WINS np-
pointed Vice President, 10 place of Mrs. Julia Car
ter resigned.
Mrs Capp moved the appointment of COM
mttee 10 request Mrs. Orvis of Charlestown to
address the meeting of the Alliance on the Sd Of
November.
Mrs Cinpp, and Mrs. Brainerd were appointed
for that committee.
Mrs Everett having been appointed 10 fill two
offices resigned the office of Treasurer, and Mrs.
r. CIapp was appointed 10 ell the vacancy.
The Committee on Resolutions being prepared,
reported.
After discussion and amendment the following
Resolu tons Were adopted.
WHEREAS, We the women Of Portage county
are beginning to feel that the cause of Temperance
is of vital interest to al without distinction osRx
and as we ars bound to do all in our power TO dis
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sE,a,s the state be swep.,

The Tribune in spanking of the prospect in Ohio,
says:
In Ohio, especially throughout the Northern
part of the State, strong tendency to fusion is
evinced by The great body of the Wings, Free
Soilers and Temperance Democrats the basis
Of the Maine Law. Should this fusion be consul
mated it will sweep the State
What Democrat is there that will be caught
in this Whig gull trapand thus help our opponents
to ''sweep the State?" Very few, we hope, and
they will soon discover their error.-Irnm5ull
Democrat.
Thus one after another the Locofoco papers are
taking ground against the Temperance lnoveme Mt,
and the principles of the Maine Law.
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seuinate Temperance principles, we feel author
lied by the word of God aud the exigency of the
times, to stand in our places when called upon,
and speak for the common cause of humanity, and
foi those who are appointed to destruction. There
fore,
Resolued, That Ladies be invited to so into the
different townships in our county, and spread be-
fore the people the sentiments that are impor-
taut to the spread of Temperance principles, and
the advancement Of the great cause in which we
are united. As some women are engaged in the
sale OF Intoxicating drinks, notwithstanding the suf-
fering brought upon their sex thereby,
ReSoIusd, That it is duty to do all in our
power, to obtain prohibory law, that will sus-
pend this traffic.
ResolUcd, That we acquaint ourselves with
individuals from those towns, where no societies
have been formed and use our influence, to have
the ladies in every town in the county form them
selves into Temperance Leagues.
ReSoLucd, That each League, circulate a petit
tian for the Maine Law, to be printed with their
signatures, in the county papers, the week prece-
ding the October election, and the Corresponding
Secretary be requested to notify townships, where
Leagues have not been formed, of this resolutions;
and request the circulation of such petition, with
its presentation as previously mentioned.
The Committee reported Mrs. Orvis, as speak
er and Mrs. Hail as substitute for the next quar-
tery meeting.
On motion the proceedings of this meeting are
TO be published in the county papers.
After hearty expression and unanimous vote
of thanks TO the Temperance friends in Atwater,
for their liberal eptertainment the Alliance ad-
| journed to meet at Garrettsville the 3rd of No
| vember.
| R.EVERETT Prasident
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A few weeks since Henry Ward Beecher
wrote singing article for the Independent on
the Indianapolis Freeman fugiiveslave case,
headed, "The Minister Hunting his Slave. p
Zioh's Herald, Of July 9Th, quotes part Of the
article, and adds the remark, that so long as we
tolerate Aaveholding in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, It viii be impossible 10 prevent such men
as Mr.. Ellington from obtainng and retaining
place among US. Mr.Beecher and brother w ise
are both OF the opinion that Mr.. Ellington is G
Methods, preacher, bur we have learned, Oh the
most reliable grounds, that he is not preacher
local or travelling, and never has been. He is
simply member OF the Methodist E Episcopal
Church South, but in what standing cannot
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Portralt olf !. Fogy by g,is NeIghbor.

Portrait of a. FOgy by Elis Neighbor.
) WILLIAM MEDILL.-phis gentleman is Of the
nr.nber Of those who lock upon politics as trade
His whole political life has been succession Of
efforts 10 catch the popular breeza. He has
been utterly regardless of the public interest,
and steady only in one unalterable propose
10 prouide for himself. His peculiar selishness
has prompted him to beiray every interest of
public Importance. and his conduct through life
has Been remarked by the basest ingra'itude to
those who have elevated and sustained him.
He does not possess the spirit that prompts lib
era! men 10 lake an interest in all that relates TO
ihe welfare Of society, and The improvement
of the country. and his mind is TOO narrow to
devise liberal things. 1t is hardly necessary for
us TO make these remarks here where he is well
known. but for the information of those at
distance, who have not had an opportunity of
studying his real character, we would remark,
that never since he has been in public life,-
period of some fifteen years, has he added one
farlhing towards improving our city and county,
but'on the contrary, he has purchased property
in our midst, and awaited sthe improvement of
properly surroundinghi his for an increase in its
vaiuation-impeding the progtess OF the city
md preventing the poor man from making in
vestments.
His pabiiclife is as barren Of usefulness as
his private, and notwithstanding he has frequent
]y had the advantage of position, beth in our
Slate and national councils. he has failed to do
asoli.afy act worthy Of note. Yet in the face
Of this incompelency and gross neglect to the
wants Of bis consiriuepts,h he is placed on the Lo
eofoco State ticket over men of acknowledged
ability and usefulness, and the intelligence of the
people insulIed by asking them 10 elevate him
TO the Gubernatorial chair Of the third State in
the Union. A pretty representative Of the pro-
gressiye spirit Of Ohio. To elevate VIM.
Medl TO the Chief Executive office of this
State, would al once s,gmaiize our citizens as
being incompetent 10 carry on their great inter
nal concerns and exhibit the lameniable fact
that demagogueism in Ohio has the ascendency
over intelligence and usefulness, ,-Lancaster
Eagle
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Coz. JAMES Collier. R.-Bylste sanP
GO papers, II appenrs that The GRIND Jury has
POUNDS tihof indictment ugains, Col col,;"s Has
for Hisapplyins. ssOo,ouo Of public fun5.
The Washington Republic, noticing ~.
sthtemeni, says:-.'Cot ColIier's aecoupts J..
never been adjus'ed. by The department. He
acknowledges havingin his possession money,
heiengfpg 10 fhs United States. hu. had, steadily
refused pay them over, until the department
shoeld allow him certain suspended items charg
sd'ugainst him From tbe first, however. he
doc hrasd his rendinessse stand suit and abide
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A writer in The Republic says, that an i'm
soon be announced, which will secure the pas
senger from injury, and accomplish his most
ardent wish for speed without danger Of running
off the rail. or comming in collision with an op-
able the passenger the mail to reach the
Pacific ocean in as many minutes as there are
miles to overcome.
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The Rairoad Journal, in answer TO an in-
quiry as to which car in train is least liable 10
accidents, says: q it is very we'll known that
the car nearest the engine is exposed to the
least dust. and that the rear car is generally
safer than the front one. The safest is probably
the last but one. in train of more than
two cars. An engine and the front car Of a
Irain will often 60 over a broken rail, or COW,
or stone wihop. arrangement, while the last car,
having nothing TO draw it into the line Of the
train. Is free 10 leave lhe train. The safest seat
Is probably near the centre Of the lust car but
one"
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the issue, whatever Ii might be. 1t seems the
department preferred 10 take the more summary
method of'a criminal prosecution, which ~ill
probably end in smoke. Perhaps the prosecu-
ion IN Mr.. Kings cuse resis upon a similar ba-
Sis"
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THE School MISTRESS No. 6, for July, is oct,
with good variety of useful and entertaining mat
ter. We are glad 10 see that Miss Viers has
raised the price to 81 a year. for which good pa
per can be better afforded. 1t will be well worth
the mOney.-.4kfon Standard
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l2S0.ew
STOcK FOWLS.

EoX & WILLIAMSON offer for sale few PAIRS of
II EARLY CHICKS of the Buff Red and BLACK
Shanghai which they think second to none in the
country in point of weight and beauty of pumage An
those who desous of securing good stock birds
importance TO all who engaged securing stock of
kind to be and get good stock for such will pay
the bestas the experience of all goes to show
We would also add that these fowls will only be sold on
condition that they shah be exhibited as Competitors
for premiums at either the State County Fairs during
the proscnt year, ..,- p
Rayenno, July s6th, 1853. 1880 .sa
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For the Portage SEN

Citizens of Portage County, the time has arriv-
ed when ii is conceived highly proper for stimuli
taneous effort TO be made in behalf of LG,c to pro-
hibt the sale and Manufacture of Intoxicating
drinks, and it is ardeury hored that some one may
be nominated for a representative without regard
10 parties or sects, who will have the confidence OF
all and who will be lodged to his best efforts
to secure the passage of Law for the aforesaid
laudable object. Mey the wisdom of Heaven di-
rect US all. CITIZEN.
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When the Star is sent to those who are
not subscribers, they may be assured that
no charge will be made.
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sIsarsa sa4Esaasniiza1ion.

ltslceie be borne if,gniud IbGt each senatorial
district is 10 elect member Of the ate Board
of cGaa;za,ian, tsbe coming election in Oc.c-
SER Iris Board viii assemble IN Columbus on
TIE i-st Monday Of November next. Their
duty vii be 10 equsize the valuation of real
property among The several counties and towns
of the State according to the rules presented in
the tax Law. These rules ere as follows:
-1st. They shall add 10 the aggregate velua
ton Of the real properly of every county which
they snail believe to be valued above its true val
ue in money. such per cen,um, in such case, as
will reduce The same to its true value in mon
.ey.
Sd. They shall deduct from the aggregate
valuation as the real property ofevery county
w.:ich they shall believe to be valued above its
true value in money. such per centuD, in such
case, es will reduce The same 10 its true value IN
money.
3d.. IF they shall believe iha. righsn JUS
ice requires the valuation of the real property
cf sny town or towns in any county, or OF the
feal property of such county, not in towns, to
oe raised, or TO be reduced, without rai,ing Or
reducing ihe oIher real property OF such county y
CT without raising or reducing i! in the same ra-
tio hey may, in every suca case, add TO, or take
from, the valuation of any one or more of
such towns, or of property not in towns, such
PER cenium as they shall believe will raise or re-
ducs the same 10 its true value in money.
i49h. They shall not reduce the aggregate
yaine of all The real property Of the Stale, as
returned by the county auditors, more than Ten
millions of dollars.
The compensation Of each member Of the
Board as fixed by law, is three do1hars for each
day he shnl attend on the sessions olthe Board,
and three dollars in ion for ever tweaty-
FIVE miles he shall necessarily travel, is going to
and returning from Columbus, to be paid out of
:he State trasury on the order of the Auditor of
State,
Il is important that this Board should be CON-
posed of some practical and intelligent men who
have knowledge Of different parts Of the State.
%. s. Journal
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Norice to Com,rnctors.

SEALED proposals will be received until P. NJ. on
- the eighth day of August, 1885, for the graduation
and masonry of the Beaver Extension of the cleveland
and Pittsburgh Roll Road from Wcllsville in Columbi-
ana County, Ohio TO Rochester, Beaver County, Pa.
Distance twcnty-two miles.
Plans pro6les. specifications and statements of ap.
proximate qualities will be exhibited and all requisite
Civ en- by tho Engneers charge at their
Office in Wellsville for week preceding the letting,
C.. PRENTlSS, President.
J. LINTON, ChefEngineer.
Office Of the C. s. p. r. r. Co.
Cleveland, July Goth, 1853. l2S0.ew
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THE ACCIDENT AT CUYAHoGA FALLs.-Alon-
20 Waters, whose thumb and portion ofthe FORE
was blown off on the night of July 80 and 4th,
by the premature discharge of a cannon, was obl-
ged to submit to amputaiion of the arm little be-
low the shoulder week before last. He is now
slowly recovering g-Oh1o Observer
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y There was an explosion in the Powder mil
of Brayton, WaIwouh & Co, at Five mile lock
near Cleveland, last Saturday night The build
ing was shattered, roof blown off &c. No one
hurt
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FENHIS House has undergone thorough repairs, such
u as wall Rapering, painting and white washiRg-
The large New Hail. which designed to surpass any
for beauty and conv enenee in the western county
The seats are to be nicely cushioned and everything
richly furnished. = = p
This hai;s to be dedicated on the l7ih ofsAugusi at
o'clock when GENERAL INVITATION IS GIVES
The company TO be governed oy pfogsamme
which will give every one an equal chahee ano aNoio
all disputes.
NJ Please hand all articles to the baggage master
and get checks and all will be returned or pod er
plenty of barn room is secured.
TlcKRr CEERK.-V. Goddard
CoMMlrrEr.-L. Brigden Ia Bristol, E. Hudson, V.
GODDARD. .-o,,,
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u The memorable Mrs. Partington says that
because dancing girls Stars, it is no reason
why they should be dsseregarded as heavenly bod.
los.
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Free Democratic state Ticket for

Free Democratic state Ticket for
1853.
For Governor,
SAMUEL LEWIS,
of Hamilton County.
Fer Lieutenant Governor,
BENJAMIN B!sSEL,
of Lake County.
For Supreme Judge,
REUBEN HITCHCOCK,
of Lake County.
For Secretary of State,
WILLIAM G. GRAHAM,
Of Franklin County.
For Treasurer of State,
]. WESLEY CHAFFIN,
Of Clinton County.
For Attorney General.
COOPER X. WATSON,
of Seneca County.
For Member of the Board of Public Works,
ALONZO O. BLAIR,
Of Licking County.
For State Commissioner of Common Schools,
LORIN ANDREWS,
s of Franklin County.
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Ey The official canvass in Michigan, shows the
majority in flvor of The Maine Law to be 10 ,O30.