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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
The new Cabinet, Whig Prophecy, 50

The Wing Party, not being permitted to man
ufacture cabinet of their own material, are anus
ing themselves in speculatng on the difficulties
that surround Gen. PIERCE in the formation of his
Smarting under the lash of overwhelming defeat,
their available'' chieftain coming out of the con-
test with scarcely sufficient number of votes, to
attest his having been candidate-their party
prospects hopelessly ruined-their government
policy disgraced, and their Galphins detected, in
the agony Of desperation they seize upon the diff
ferences that they imagine to exist in the Demo-
cratic party, and cry e Locofoeo difficulties -
Democratic distractions, Se.''-difhculties that
exist only in the crazy brain of some superanuated
Wing Editor, who retails them out sat small
prgft' to his ssnumerous'' readers more through
heforce of habit than from any settled conviction
Of their truthfulness.
AAliction is doubly severe when borne alone,
hence the adage that amisery loves company"
and therefore the wings to alleviate their Distress
are desirous to render the Democracy as uneom-
fortable as possible this they attempt by project
ing Cabinets for Gen. PfERcE.-parading in their
newspaper columns, the names of prominent
Democrats of the different sections of the country
as deserving official preferment at the hands of the
Observation-Disclosures to show difference of
opinion among distinguished members efthe party
desiring to create the trouble they have SO often
alledged assexisting,
"And hope half mingles with poor whgs' prayer''
Gen. PIERCE has already intimated that he de-
signs tochoose.his own Cabinet, and will, perhaps,
require but little instruction to enable him to make
his selections. Nominated without any solieita-
ton of his own, and elected by the. almost unani
nous voice Of the American people, he will "tak e
responsibility Of doing his duty in this respect
without hesitation or solicitation. =
The importance of having competent and honest
men for the advisers of the President is exhibited
to advantage when we compare the present admin
iatration, its policy and expenditures with that of
others which have preceded it. The Van Buren,
administration including the Seminole war, cost
the nation about thirty nine millions Of dollars.
Mr.. Fillmore's establishment, in time when
we are at peace with all the world and the rest
of mankind" has cost us already over ffty-five
milions.s On this ground we may perhaps, ex-
cuse the extreme soicitude which the Wings
manifest in the selection of government officers.
The more sensible members of the whig party agree
in confessing that;a change of men and measures
is necessary The whole history ofthe present adj
ministration may be written in three words -
Coraein, Crawford, and Galphin. ssas
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
New State House.

We gather the following interesting particulars
from the report of DR.. Edwin Smith, President of
the Board Of State House Commissioners, lately
made to the legislature.
Appropriation for 1852 was $125,ooo; expended
1921, $3.50. Estimate for next appropriation, to
cover purchase of copper and iron for the roof for
marble thing for floors, lumber, glass, &C., and
for quarry work, $23o, 700.
tits fifteen years since the work was undertaken.
The first appropriation was in 1888, for $4,000.
For eight years, from 1910 to '4S, the work was
suspended, and no appropriations made. Total
appropriations to present time, $4oo,575. A per-
manent roof is expected to be on in October. We
suppose it will take three years more to finish the
buildings, and near half a million more money;
but when finished twill be an honor to the state,
and the finest state capitol in the Union. 1t
covers nearly the same area as the capitol at
Washington, the latter covering 81, ,693 square
feet, and the Ohio State House 55,936. The
Legislative and library rooms are much larger than
at Washington. The next largest State House
is in TENNESSEE; which covers 80 400 square feet
The dimensions of thirteen other state capitols
are giving, including those of New York, Penn
sylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts, which ave-
rage about 600 square feet each less than our
state house by $4,000 square feet.
= We hope the legislature will appropriate money
as literally and fast as required 50 to complete
The work without any unnecessary delay.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
ssIf any one should want to nibble
Both Fruits and Viands rare;
When in Detroit, mind ye, the Biddle!
For that's the place where them things is >,
Whig Currency.

We have seen specimen of the credit system
in its genuine purity. We give our readers a
copy: II
V1GNETTE-a Banker shearing flock of sheep.
On the left end, cut of General Scott, with his
military dress and trumpet, summoning the de-
feated Wings to stir up the fire in the rear.
On the lower margin, picture of old Galphin
with his mouth open.
Letter Pee. Bill holders responsible.
FUsILEER's BAaE, Chicago, III, will pay four
dollars to the bearer on demand, in smaller bank
bills.
Ogdensburg, N. Y, 1856.
The following is said to have been the bankers
poetry:
eff you ever have a bank bil see
Letter Pee Letter Pee.''
Whereupon the Grand Jury indicted several of
the rag mills, and added the following:
'sFor we've got them the hip,
Letter Rip, Letter Rip''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
Goal Corslpeii.ioIa.

The Ohio dnd Pennsylvania coal company
have lately introducednto our market an exceli-
ent article of tie bituninous coal, from the banks
Of the Monongahela. We believe this is stock
company, and the directors think they can furnish
this market when thier arrangements are per-
fccted, with very superior article at from lS to
90 ahillings per ton. DR.. E. MERRITT, of this
CITY, late of Pittsburgh is the active director here.
w. A. MAYsroN, agent.-Ptatn Dealer.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

TERRIFIC STORM IN ESeLASD.-On Sunday
night, Dec. 26th, there was terrible gale in
England, which appears to have committed great
damage throughout the country. In London no
one could walk the streets in safety, on account
of falling states and chimnes. The iron roof Of
the terminus of the Eastern counties railway, at
Shoreditch, was lifted from its foundation. The
new Crystal Palace at Sydenham was somewhat
damaged At Nottinghama factory was blown
down. At Magadalen College stack of Chin
nies fell into the dining room of the President.
One of the pinnacles of al! Souls College was
blown down.
In some parts Of the country persons were
killed by chimnies falling through the roofs of
houses. At Windsor the large Gasometcr of
the Royal Gas Company was blown out, 1t is
supposed that the gale was equally severe at scs.
and that we shall by the next arrivals have ac-
counts OF many shpwreeks.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

THE. IssuEREcrloN IN TuRKEY.-Accounts
from Constantinoplo, of the 10th ult,, state that
the Sultan has ordered Ishmuel Pacha to advance
with $4,000 men against the Montenegrins. I'm
fortunately for the Porte seven districts had de-
clared against its authority, and to add to the dis
fculty. Oomer Pacha, the Turkish Commander
in-Chief in the disturbed district, had resigned
The Eastern Armaout districts have sided with the
Government, and request arms to equip four thou
sand men.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
TFrunrl1 OF ANOTHER Amfntcas srrAnsurr.

TRIuMP1I OF ANOTHER AuERtc.4s STEAMSHIP.
The new English steamsbip Arabia, which
was put into Halifax, from Liverpool, the other
day, after passage of nearly ls days-equal u
Is to New York-wes built expressly to beat
American steamships. One Of the latter (the
Baltic) left Liverpool the day after the Aribia.
and arrived at New York on the nth, IN less
than 10 days, thus beating the English steamer
two whole days. 1t is said q large amount of
money was staked at Liverpool on tAe trips Of
these two steamers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
New ORLEANS. Jan. ls.

; :
The Mexican news IS generally meagre and
unmportant, but favorable to the rerolutionistf
The Carthagena paper say that Santa Anna is
making preparations to return to Mexico imme-
diately.
The Mexican Senate has not acted upon the
Tehauntepee question.
The State of Cordova has joined theinsurgents,
and Orizaba was hourly expected to do the same.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

LOUISIANA ELEcTIoN.-Th Democrats of Lou
isiana have achieved another brilliant victory
A telegraphic despatch from New Orleans, dated
the 18th inst, says:-The majority for Herbert,
Democrat in the whole State, is over 1000, and
the Legislature, on joint ballot, will give Dem
ocratie majority Of probably 26. 1s ~ -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
Our Ssase Ticker.

The ticket put IN nomination by the State Com
ysntien,onthe Sth insta is well received by the
Democracy i'm every section Of the State, and our
Democratic exchanges from all quarters speak in
the highest terms of commendaton of the action
of the Convention, and all unite in spronouneing
the ticket a good enea u this augurs well for
a glorious Democratic triumph in October. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

WM. R. KINe.-A private telegraphic depatch
from Norfolk states that the Vice President elect
left that port for Havana, on board the steamer
Fulton, on the 18th inst The bracing sea breeze
had improved his appetite, health and spirits. The
same despatch also announces the death Of the
wife of Senator Douglass.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

9 Or We invite the attention of the travelling
public to the mammoth eating establishment kept
by Mr.. SouRBEcK at Alliance o.. We know of
no similar institution, where the creature COM
forts " are so well provided for. Il = sZss-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
Terrible calamity.

The steubenville Union gives the following
particulars of the heart-rending calamity, which
occurred at Section 25 of the Steubenville and
Indiana Railroad, on Tuesday, 18th inst The
Eastern end of the tunnel had been driven but
about Is feet, and there were some ten persons
in at the time-among them one of the Messrs.
Salisbury y,contractor-when the roofing over head
gave way, crushing five of the to death in the
-twinkling of an eye. sixth manwas partly
buried in fragments of the rock, and was dug out
with his leg badly crushed Those who were
close up to the termination of the work in the hill
escaped. The unfortunate men were dug out as
soon as possible, and Wednesday evening
brought to this city and inferred in the Catholic
burying ground. Three of them leave families
which were dependant upon them for daily bread.
Here is field for the exercise of charity.
p ALI. Howard gave concerts in this place on
Friday and Saturday evening. ALT. is some
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

(F Late foreign new announces that the moth
er the great KossUrH died at Brussels on the
2sth of December. She was distinguished for
her great energy of character and devoted attach
ment to the cause of human emancipation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
MOBILE, Jan. Is.

MOBILE, Jan. II.
Gov. Collier of this State has appointed Ben.
Fitzpatrick, U. S. Senator, to fill the unexpred
term of w. R. King, resigned. He has filed
place in the Senate, and has been quite favcsite
with his party.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
Court of common Pleas.

The next term of this Court will commence in
this county ON Tuesday, the sth day of February
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

OH WINTER, has. come at last, with all its
stern realities, and has thrown its thick. white
mantle over the earth. 49,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
FranIxlin ana warren b. Il.

I A meeting of the citizens of Akron was held at
Gothic Hall, on the evening of Tuesday the llth
inst and the fact that the Hall was crowded, not.
withstanding the storm, showed the deep interest.
felt by our citizens in the success of this great
enterprise.
J. d. COMM rs was appointed Chairman Of the
meeting, and VIM. H. Ursos Secretary. MAR
YIN KENT, ESQ.,, President of the Company, and
DR.. EARL of Franklin, were present, and tho lat-
ter, Con invitation Of the Chairman, of the meet
ing,) in an able and eloquent address, set forth
the advantages and prospects of this road, which
is to form part of the line connecting New York
with St Louis, and at no distant day to be extend
ed to California.
Before the adjournment ofthe meeting the sum
ofsix thousand dollars was added to the stock al
ready subscribed in Akron.
We learn that the amount of stock already sub
scribed for in this place Is about $4,000; and It
is expected to exceed $4,000; Akron ought to
be good for $4,000. Wo mention in round
numbers, subscriptions We chayeincidentally hoard
of at few other points on the line; yiz:-Knsman.
about $4,000; Warren, we learn, has larger
amount, but we are not able to state how much;
Newton Falls about $50, GOO; Ravenna, $780, 900;
Franklin, more than that Tallmadge, between
25, and $4,000; Western Star, about $4,000;
Wadsworth, over SEC. 900; Ashland county, $780,
Ooo
There are number of townships and villages
On the line yet to be heard from, which will con-
siderably increase the amount.-Akron Standard.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

CHERRY PEcroRAI.-We have departed from
our usual rule in regard to the advertising of Med
icines, in admitting the notice of the Cherry Pee
toral to our columns. 1t is not patent medicine,
but one, the contents of which, are we'll known
to the medical profession, and which has proved
highly beneficial in the case of number of our
acquaintances, who were seriously afflicted with
pulmonary complaints. Some of our most skill
full and eminent physicians recommend it to their
patients in their regular practice, and we feel that
we are comforting favor upon the public by ma
king known its virtues.-L Louisville Caristian Ad-
p0cdfe -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

THE.BAKERs. are to give Concert in this
place. on Friday next. Nuf ced. s.s:szsa Sd
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

CoAL1s OREGos.-In our last Oregon papers
we see it noted that fifteen miles from Olympia,
in a section easily reached, coal mine has been
found, which is very extensive. The coal rests
on strata ofindurated sand, and consists-frst,
of two feet nine inches of very compact coal;
second, six inches soft tale; third, twelve inches
coal; fourth, four inches very fine sand, fifth,
three feet two inches of very fine coal. Above
the coal is strata seam eight feet in thickness,
ofindurated sand, in which marine shells abound.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. Is.


The brig American from Vera Cruz, reports
that the City Castle, on the evening of the 2Sth
of December, declared in favor Of the revolution
lists.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

2 In the House of Representatives, on the 18th,
Mr.. Deming, from the committee on Finance, to
which was referred the resolution relative to pro-
hibiting the circulation of bills of less denomina
ton than five dollars, reported the same back, and
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26

! ALF. Howard gave concerts in this place on
Friday and Saturday evening. Alf. is some
on violin-"That's so.'
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
mee,iug az aarretstvs.le.


The meeting of the County Temperance Ali-
ance at Garretsyille on the 6e inst. every way
satisfactory. The attendance wasvery large,and
more intelligent audience mover saw. 1t did
one good TO look upon them. the right spirit pre-
vailed. All was harmony and good feeling, AMI
the most resoGte determination 10 stand by the
Maine Law was MANIFESTED by men OF all parties.
The President of the Alliance made short ad-
dress, characterized by his usual rower aud elo-
quence.
Dr. Jewett made the main speech of the occa-
sion, and held the great auditory in The grove, in
wraps attention for between one and two hours
He advocated the Maine Law, with force and
power that deeply impressed his hearers. His
remarks on the propre:y and duty of the union o.
all temperance men, without regard 10 panty, tt
secure the enactment of pFuhibtory law, were
irresistibly convincing and effective
Too much credit cannot be awarded t. the en-
terprisng and public epirited citizens ct Carrots
vile and It's vicinity. for the admirable good TASTE
display ed in nil the arrangements aud appointments
for the meeting and fir the most lber'l unstlntet
and unsparing profusion displayed IN the grand en-
| tertainment served up on the OCCASION.
A more patriotic eope exist not, than our lei
low citizens in the north east Part OF the County
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
San Francisco, July 80, 1853,

From tie Clereiand Hsrald
Letter of Secretary Marcy 10 The Che
waller HEuisemann on the Roszta
Matter.
The Secretary's letter fills over five columns
in the New York Times, and we therefore mus,
give an abstract.
Mr.. MARCY says that although the President
regrets the occurrence al Smvrna in June and
July. he differs in his views very much from
those represented by Mr.. HULsEMANN, but
hopes The Austrian Government will yet view
The matters in different light.
MARTIN KoszrA. by tit.h Huuga iar, Of
course an Austrian subject. took part in the pc
itical revolution Of '4S aud 40. and at is dis
astrous termination fled TO Turkey. KoszTA
with other refugees confined at kutahia, was
released on the express agreement of Austria
that he should leuve Turkey and go into for
eign parts. koszrA selected the United States
as his future home. In Jaly '52 he ''declared
his intention" Of becoming citizen, remained
in this couLtry one year, and returned TO Turk
sy iri an American vessel as ON American ciiiz-
go. on temporary private business. placed him
self under the pfo.ec:ioa Of the American Con
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
Election.

At the hour of going to presss, the returns are
not all 10 from this county. but enough TO render
it probable that the Peoples TIE mperance Ticket
is defeated. To say that we disappointed at
this result. is but feebly to express our feelings
Treachery and detection, to an extent that could
neither have been anticipated nor guarded hgains,
have done their WORK. Fasehoods and SANDERS,
the fit products of foul rum holes, have had their
effect.
But though defeated we are nor dismayed.-
MI desperandum. Lot the Temperance friends
stand by their arms. We must again give battle
to the monster. give over till fhe curse Of rum
is wiped out from our county and the land.
We are obliged TO go to press without receiving,
as we had expected, any election news from
abroad.
We shall Of course give full particulars next
week.
P.S. We learn that Epson hos majority oil
500 in Summit. If SO he is elected, and Croker is
undoubtedly elected.
| We also learn that the Peoples Ticket in Cuya-
hoga county is undoubtedly elected.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
KOtZR.

A few months ago, Koza was an obscure exile.
Now h. is the observed of all obs-rvers Repub
lcs Empires, and Kingdoms make him th topic
of diplomacy and speculation. of war and peace,
the subject for the settlement of great and grave
made hero, it might be interesting to know his
personal condition and who he was.
The New York Express says he is coDfned, CT
was on the Oath of August last. at the French
Hospital at Smyrna, guarded, but not vigorously,
| by old grey-haired Turk.
The walls of his room are stone, and his win
dows are covered with an iron grating His room
is ten f'et square, and contains sofaor more prop
erly, a Turkish divan, coarsely covered, but very
comfortable. nevertheless. several chairs, two ia
bles, upon both of which stand vases Of flowers
lately gathered.
NJ Kotza held the rank of Captain in the Hun
garinn army, and was under the immediate com
maud of General Bem, and he says has been in ac-
tive service in more Than twenty five battles.
For bravery and military abilities. he was pro.
noted during ihe war, the certificate of which he
shows in General Bem's handwriting. Twenty
days previous to the capitalization and surrender OF
GeoTgy, having Deen slatloneu I'D a n6ffhW delle
with corpse of 900 men, to harrass aud attack n
body of Russians who were expected TO pass thu,
way, be was surprised By large Body ofihe enc
my, who came upon him, with his few remaining
men, TO take refuge in the territories of Turkey
near the borders of which he was at that time sta.
toned.
About that time Kossuih was released from his
contnment, Kotza was also allowed his freedom
and embarked for America, where he passed a lit,
tie more than year, spending most of his time in
Boston and New York.
lie is cheerful in his confinement. and feels con-
haent OF his ultimate release. Of which, since Mr.
iarcys able ultimatum, there can be- little if any
doubt.---True Dem,
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
Buffalo Fire.

A large fire occurred in Buffalo between two
and three o'clock on the morning of the 5th inst.
About four acres were burned over which ware
covered with miserable novels of the poor veteri-
nary stables, iron foundry and one tw brick
buildings. The wind was very high and conse-
uuenily the fire almost unmanageable. A cam
driver 5 or l6 years old WAS burned: Some three
hundred poor families were rendered houseless.-
The loss is estimated at $50 600, insured S25 GOO
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
Archibald Barnes.

Escaped from the Ohio Penitentiary on the 3rd
inst. He is about twenty-five years Of age dark
hair, black eyes, high forehead with heavy eye
brcws, and stoutly built. This Barnes sent
from Lofan Co. for seven years. and is uDdoubt-
edly hard case. A reward of $500 is offered
for delivery at the Penitentary, and 500 for his
confinement in any Jail in the United States
This is the SECOND tims he has made his escape
flom the Penitentiary.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-10-12
Another.

A collision occurred on the Ohio & Pennsylva
MIA Railroad last Wednesday. The baggage cars
were smashed to pieces. Two men in them had
their lee broken, ard one suffered ampu,aion.-
The accident transPired three miles west Of Ali
ance. Both trains were behind time, the Super
iptendent ordered the Conductor at Alliance TO go
ahead, against the Conductors wishes. He went
on however, and hence the accident. A nice 81
peintenlent ihatl