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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-12-27

A TRACE OF THE Cry OF GLAseow.-A
recent number Of the belfast Qreland Moth.
ern Wing, contains the following, which is
probably one of the few traces that will ever
be found Of the lost steamship City of Glas-
gov:
Wreck ofMe City Of GlasgoD. cor.
respondent of the Mail; at Campbellton,
states that on Saturday last, while heard
boy was walking along the shore at Balloch.
gair, he picked portion of the bow of yes.
sci which bears every mark ofhaving belong
ed to the ill-fated steamer. It has on it, II
large gilded characters, not much defaced
City Of Glasgow, and in the corner lie
Glasgow flourish This memento, which i
probably all that will be seen Of the nebl
vessel, was taken to the Office Of Mr.. Wat
son, from whence il was forwarded to tn
builders, Messrs- Todd g. McGregor, of Glas
gov, for identification
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A Homestead Bill.

Mr.. DAWSON has introduced his original
Homestead bill in Congress, in the place OF
that passed by the Senate at the close Of its
(; last session. The bill, in substance, gives
every man one hundred and sixty acres Of
Hand, who will settle upon, and cultivate the
same. ss9f
I'd Here reward is held out to industry. The
great West by the operation of such law.
would soon become settled with a race ol
hardy, free, and independent citizens, own
ing the soil where they dwell, and attached
10 il by all the sacred associations of home
and country. A measure so full of benef-
cent results, so productive of industry and
happiness, deserves the unqualified support
of every member of Congress.
The great wealth of a nation lies in the
number of its we'll cultivated farms, and we'll
regulated workshops. And every measure
adopted by the national or State Legislature,
tending to secure the cultivation of the soil,
and an increase in the number of homesteadS,
may be safely regarded as one of extensive
public benefit. The bold pioneers Of the
West, who expose their lives and fortunes
to the dangers and accidents ever attendant
upon the early settlement of country, de-
serve encouragement at the hands of the
government. They are the true heroes OF
the present age. 1t has been said that "thc
man who causes blade of grass to grow
where one never grew befor els public ben
efacsm."' How highly then, must we regard
that public measure by the operation ofwhich,
our whole western territory, large enough
for an independent empire, shall be trans
formed fron a trackiess wilderness,to beau
tiful and blooming garden
e The billrequiring as it does, the owner to
reside upon, and till the land he holds, will
secure IT'S settlement by none but the indus
trioas and deserving. 1t offers no induce
ment to the iadolent aud speculative. Its
reward is to the man of merit. The coun-
try is full of young men whose only capital
to begin life with, is a strong arm and stout
heart. To such, the bill offers what is dear.
: .er than all eise-a home, where they, and
the ones they love, may dwell in the enjoy.
ment Of all the abundant blessings which
smother earth" ever yields to the hand Of
honest toll.
:. Every acre of wild land in the west
brought under judicious cultivation, adds to
the wealth and security of our government
and the prosperity of our people.
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The Ordcr-SIgns-Let us Know
- the WOrst


TIE other day says the Leader, we quoted
a strong pro-slavery declaration Of principles
from the American organs at Washington
We we're answered "it spoke withc ut suthori
y." We wished so to believe, and therefor,
RETAINED from further comment. But nov
what have we, or rather what hear we from
mid Ohio! The Columbus Reuielle-tht
American organ in that quarter-endorsei
the Washington Journal, and pushes its doc
trines TO pro-slavery extreme. Hearit:
The American Organ. at Washington, ,
paper devoted to the advancement of the
great American movement, which is now
spreading all over the country, and leaving
in its track more healthful political system
than has been since the days of Washing
! ton, Jefferson and their compatriots, in speak
ing Of the defeat Of Mr. Seward to the Uni
ted States Senate, says that "the party seek,
TO defeat the reelection Of Seward to the
Senate, we are proud to admit, and, If neeC
be, to defend. Nothing would give us more
pleasure than to record the defeat Of this
arch agitator. Are we asked for reason
Because we desire the perpetuity Of the Un
ion, and the recognition Of the rights of each
and every State, as guaranteed by the Con
stitution. But it is false chat we advocate
slavery by opposing Seward. We never
have discussed the merits or demerits of sla.
very in our columns. We would exclude, il
we could, such men as Seward from the
halls OF Congress, TO prevent The agitation o.
of cIo and tho M die
ruption Of the bonds of our national Union,
This is right and polite Had it not been
for such men as SEWARD, GTDDINGs, CHASE
& Co., constantly agitating the question o.
slavery, both in and out Of Congress, the
country would havs been better of--the Un'
ion more firmly united-our prospects bright
er for the future-and the men of the Nortf
and the South could proudly look upon each
without distrust and jealously, and hail eacf
one as brother of this mighty public-whC
knows no North: no South, no East, ne
West, but all as unit, as one family o
the confederacy. Let this eternal agitation
then, cease--take it from the halls of Con
gress-leave it with the people to arrange
their own domestic affairs, and oil will bt
well-"Othello's occupation will be gone,'
and the one idea men will be laid aside, tc
give place to men of more expanded views
more liberal minds, more enlightened judg
ment.
The hollowness and falsehood of the plea
says the Leader, contained in both extracts il
palpable. Why if the purpose be to ignore
slavery, are SEWARD and HALE, CHASE ant
SUMNER, denounced! Why, if these organs
are honest, are not the aggressors on the sid,
of slavery excluded! That man is blind OIL
perverse who does not see through the mo
Itives of these Journals, and comprehend thei
policy. There is no neutrality here. 1t is
war on the pro'slavery side, end war mos
perilous, because, in part a couert war fo
the Slave Power.
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A Valuable Relic.

One of the editors Of the Statesman ana
Democrat, while in the Patent Office, al
Washington, the other day, found the letter
of Andrew Jackson, declining to have his
body entombed in the sarcophagus of the
Roman Emperor. From it he makes the
following extract:
II have read the proceedings of the pre-
sentation, by you, of the snrcophagus, and
the resolutions passed by the board Of Di.
Tectors, so honorable to my fame, with SEN
sations and feeling more easily to be con-
jectured than by me expressed. The whole
proceedings call for my most grateful thanks.
which are hereby tenderedto you, and through
you to the President and Directors of the
National Institute. But with the warmest
sensations that can inspire grateful heart,
/ must decline accepting the honor intended to
Jebesto,oed. I CANNOT CONSENT THAT
MY MORTAL BODY SHALL BE LAID
IN A REPOSITORY PREPARED FOR
AN EMPEROR OR A KING. MY RE-
PUBLICAN FEELINGS AND PRlNCI-
PIES FORBID 1T; the simplicity of our
system of government lorbds 1t. Every
monument erected to perpetuate the memo
ry of our heroes and statesmen, ought to
bear evidence Of the economy and simplici-
ty Of our republican institutions and the
piainness of our republican citizens, who
are the sovereigns Of our glorious Union,
and whose virtue is to perpetuate it. TRUE
VIRTUE CANNOT EXIST WHERE
pOMP AND PARADE ARE THE Gov
ERNlNG PASSIONS. 1t can only dwell
with the people-the great laboring and
producing classes-that form the bone and
sinew of of our Confederacy.'
Those are the sentiments of true Re:
publican, as he was, and they should be fire.
quently adverted to, inasmuch as a tails
manic influence attaches to his name. Die
the stern simplicity prevail throughout oul
country that those sentiments inculcate. thu
complaint would not now be so universe
that "times are hard."-Ec-
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Foreign News.

Tie only news from the seat of war in
Europe Of any interest, is, that Austria has
signed an Alliance with France and Eng
land. This dashes to the ground, all pros
pect Or adeclaration on the part of the al
les, Of the independence Of Hungary and
Poland. It is now. the. old war of tyrants
ana all the coed that can grow out Of it tc
tie cause of freedom. must be merely acci
dental so far as the advancement of re-
pablicsh principles ON the continent is con
essasd, II il immaterial which pnrty is vic
torions. for bothass in favor of monarchy
The seige of SebastapoI progresses bu
slowly. and II would not be surprising ]
many months should go BY before any thing
decisive i done. Every day is weakening
fiis Enalish and French armies, and exhaust
il ths money III tbsir treasuries. ~, " y
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Our Relations with England.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier and Enquirer writes
thus: h# r.. E
"Never since the settlement of the Ore
gon dispute has the attitude of Great Brit
ain toward this country been SO doubtful al
now. The reassertion by Lord Clarendon
of exploded pretensions to proscriptive au
thority in Mosquito, the pretext of the Brit
ish Consul General at the Sandwich Island
against their annexation to the United States
the probable Tripartite Treaty between Brit
ain, Spain, and France, for the protection
of Cuba, the uncontfadicted statements o
the concentration of an irresistible British
French and Spanish naval force in the Yves
Indies, conveniently stationed SO as to com
mand Greytown, and the presence of con
siderable French and British feet at Sal
Francisco, are circumstances which re
quire+ and have received the vigilant atten
tion Of this Government" @ %s.,a
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Verdict OF the Jury iM tEac case of
AFriSOn. ., t, ...'.,

TIE Jury retired to their room at O'Clock
p. M, for consultation, and agreed on their
verdict, we learn, in less than an hour
The Court having adjourned until six o'clock
they could not make known their important
verdict. A large audience, on the doors be-
ing opened, filled the ampitheatre of seats,
and a number of ladies' repaired to those
they had occupied during the trial. The
Sherif's officers soon brought in the priso-
ner, who. after receiving the cordial hand
shaking by part Of his counsel, Judge Key
and Mr.. Dickson, was placed on the priso-
ner's seat, to the left of the court when the
Clerk demanded of the Jury their verdict,
which proved to be. "Guilty of murder, in
the first degree, as charged in the Indictment
Judge Key desired that they Jury should be
polled, each Of whom rose and acknowledge
ed severally the verdict read, to be his ver-
dict. " '~geoA .a,7]tE'., ~.! g.
During this whole scene, while the ladies
and the stern Judge were moved totears, the
prisoner betrayed not the least emotion.
When the Clerk read aloud the verdict oi
"Guilty," some one in the audience cried
out, "that's right" The Sheriff's officers
Immediately called to order
Judge Key, one Of the counsel of the pris-
oner, made motion for a new trial, and ii
arrest of judgment. The entry was made
on the journal, and the prisoner remandet
to his lonesome dungeon. set tr,..s
| This court goes out of existence this
month, and the motion, perhaps, will be
heard to-day. As there is little hope of i
being allowed, the sentence no doubt, will
be pronounced to-day. a |]sh H.
The trial has been conducted with grea
deal Of ability. u taas sa8ss y
I The prisoner has had the benefit of learn
ed and able counsel. The rights of tn,
i Common wealth have been ably maintaine,
4 BY. the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr.. 1Prnden
and his assistant, Mr. o iConnor. 13 Jrag .
The Court has presided with dignity ,abil
/ ity, and firmness, holding the scales of Jus
4 tce with even poise. The Jury were met
Il Of character aud appeared Impressed wit
the responsibility which devolved upon them
Mo- trial could have been smprsI fairly. ,rOn
ducted. -s,.. s,.afsvy .,r ss.. tt..
The result IS a verdict Of guilty. We ca
4 only say that we believe the verdict to b
a just one on theIaw and the evidence, lan
j the only one which rightly could have bee
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u LARGE FAnURE.-The business commu.
nifty in this city were surprised this morning
to learn that one of the largest and most
extensive dry goods houses in Pearl street
enjoying high reputation in all sections oi
the United States and the Canndas, had fail
ed and gone into chancery. The liabilities
Of the firm are between 81 900 900 and g.
100000. They are reported ito owe one
commission house in Milk street SlT6,900l
another Sl6l, 900; and there are several 9TH
ers who are creditors for ab Jut $50, 900 each.
The failures at tbe south and the bitter i'm
possibility of colIectingtiie vast sums due
them, is the cause assigned for this suspen-
sion. It is the largest failure Of The season
in Boston.-RoSton TLdnscript. VI
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Member of the Board Of Public
Works.

The Stark County Democrat, ever true as
the needle to the pole, is already buckling
on its armor for another contest, and is out
with the name of J. ]. HOFFMAN Esq, Of
MassiIlon, as candidate for Member of the
Board of Public Works.
We second the motion Bro. Nc, and you
may rest assured that "old Portage" will be
found on the right side, not only at the CO.
ming Convention, but during the whole cam
paign.
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The CAMPAIGN OF Is55.-Tho Conven-
ton at Columbus on the Sth Of January
next, will be the opening OF the political
campaign for 1855. II is time for the De.
mocracy throughout the State, to begin the
work in good earnest. Organization, unity,
and harmony of action, are needed to Sc
cure success, and with these, our principles
and measures are sure to triumph over all
opposition.
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WHALE SHIP Lost IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN.
The whale ship Monongahela, of New
Bedford Mass, was carried into the Arctic
Ocean by the ice at the commencement OF
the winter of 1853. and has not been heard
from since. By late arrival it has been as
certained that report was current among
the whale fleet, that cask had been picked
up at sea containing articles belonging to
the Monongahela, as proved by the marks
If this be true, there is put little doubt but
that the vessel and her entire crew are lost.
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A Fellow FEELING.-A. o. Conklin the
new Know.Nothing Sheriff of Morrow CO.,
took possession of his office on Saturday
last, and on Sunday night took horse thief
named Totten, out of his cell, and into the
back yard, from whence he permitted him
to escape. The Messenger intmates that
Totten was also Know. Nothing. The
Sheriff was only observing the oath he took,
to crush to The aid OF distressed brother.1
Gin, En0
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The County Convention.

We nope our friends will bear IN mind,
the County .COn- ventiOn next Saturday.
A full attendance is highly desirable.
We would respectfully suggest that the
Democrats Of the several townships, meet
on Friday evening. the Goth inst, and aP-
point delegates to attend the Convention.
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DenlOcratic Convention.

-. The Democrats Of Portage County, will
meet in convention by Delegates, at the
Court House, in Ravenna, on SATURDAY
THE BOTH DAY OF DECEMBER, INST,
to choose four Delegates to attend the State
Convention, to be held at the City of Co.
lumbus, on the 9Th day Of January next
Each township will be entitled to two Dele.
gates in said County convention.
By order of Cent. Ex. Com.
]. G. Wills, Chairman.
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Items Of News.

GT The severe loss of the British army
at the battle of Inkermann, is seriously felt
in Canada, where many of the killed and
wounded were we'll known; many of the
English regiments, now in the Crimea, hav.
ing been stationed in Canada. o2''f.
or Owen & Co., produce dealers, Of
Oneida county, have failed for a large
amoant. .- -t''" "
o. We learn that the 93d Highlanders,
the regiment which received and repulsed
the charge Of Russian cavalry with such ad-
mirable GOODNESS on the 25th Of October,
has volunteered to lead the storming party
when the breaches are opened at Sebasto-
pol. Probably not one Of the gallant fel:
lows will live to know whether the attack
is successful or not. ".. 1910 ~" j.. 3
6TA paper has been started at Florence
Nebraska Territory, which rejoices in the
title of the Rock Bottom. The cut on the
top Of the paper represents big Indian ant
under il appear the names STEPHEN A. DOUG,
LAS of Illinois, for President, and A., G
DODGE Of Iowa, as vice-President for 1866
I OE Peverly has been convicted, in New
York, on the charge Of burning his own
store, and sentenced to four years. imprison-
ment in the penitentiary. .... =, .ae sraa
Or The last line ever set by Mr., Charl
ton, Pittsburgh printer, whose death w
have lately mentioned, was this ~ o,
sand even at last the solemn hour had Gomez
| Having done this, He staggered from hi
case, under sudden attack of disease, !ant
in u few days died and was buried. The sol
4 emn hour 1da come. Buffalo Express. 80
!. or ~ James H. Smith. Esq, has reeeiyet
/ the appointmet Of Reporter for the Sppremf
Court, in place of.Jydge Warden, resigned
Mr. Smith was. was formerly ges editOs oi the ie ohie
stqsesn'qqsH; M sesHHqs; 19o9qe ,goz ;sEsziiio .sra82a'
4 OF The superintendent nflthe rGlendor
I, Iron Mills, near Boston. has turned, outs
defaulter 10 thesnng sum of $25o. 200, and
has departed 70 parts naknovpa of courss
4 the company has failed. ,lio,n Div aiYqsa J
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rendered. The uhlOriapsts prisoner has pr
reason TO complies Of the manner ia whiel
the trial was conducted He has been co q,
yicted ofa great crime, and he must Ibids
the Consequences thefof - Cia. Gas.
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OT Our thanks are due to Hon. GEoReE
Bliss, our Representative from this dis
trict, for Congressional favors.
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DROAD CLOTHS ata hargnin. we win

- sell the remaining lot Of cloths cheaper than any
body else dare sell them. We are bound to lower the
pile, If selling cheap will do It, SO como all who
thread bare coats and have TO ink over the
seams account of hard times we will endcavor 10
soften the prices at least, that complain.
We have an extensive assortment Of Goods yet
which will be sold at exceedingly low prices. Bon
nets, Ribbons, Silks, DeLains, Marnoes, dress goods
generally. Comforts knit sacks for children, Hoods,
satchels, Umbrellas &C., and large lot OF prints that
we must sell at some price,. "a :. Dec. 97 I6S4,
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Nrm Q0uertiseHlfnts..

Henry II. SeymOur's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given that the UNDER
lN signed has been duly appointed and qualified Ad-
mnstrator of the Estate of Henry T. Seymour late OF
Ravenna, Portage county, deceased.
z r. ERASTUS CAhTER. Jr.
Ravenna, Dec. %, 1854 -, 495.3W,
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Spe.tlal Nutiltlr's. Nl "a
Notice.

From and after uate, twenty-five cents each will be
charged for the following articles, of not more than
five lines each: Marriages, Deaths, Notices of Fire,
Religions. and all other meetings.. The terms will be
strictly in advance and attention paid 10 any notice.
unless accompanied by the cash.
November %, 1854. H.. .-... ;. ~t'"F n.! -
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John H. BOSTWICK g. Co, are intr

TOHN H. BOSTWICK g. Co., are intro
% ducidg entirely new medicine to this part Of the
country, for curing colds, coughs, and consumptions.
We have very littcte do with patent medicines, but
having had several aggravated eases OF consumhtiOn
and colds come under our knowledge, that have been
cured we are duced TO keep II to SELL II hasindeed
done wonders for several OF relations and many Of
our personal acquaiNta tances. ;lltj H@EA @S 10
is without doubt an honest medicine and worry pal
ateablc. 1t does not produce that nausea which An
over dose of Ayers Cherry PecOral causes, and or
throat far exceeds ali other medicines that has
been before the pub ic Price dollar per bottle or
six for $500. Try II.
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6aululetfial sHteIll8eilfsi&s
RAvENNA[ [MARKET.

Corrected Weekly By Geo. BsIsl and otGsr deal
ers In ihe articles asmed beIOp.
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M@ DR.. TUBBS will be at the PreDtiss House,
G@ Wednesday and Thursday until O'Clock p.
NJ. 9th and 2eth Of Dec. .4ftI.-tF
See advertisement In another column ....
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LUTHER l.. BRVWN, Probate Judge.
Ravenna, Dec. 81, 1854. 495-3w.

Ravenna, Dec. 81, 1854. 4a5-5w.
John H. BOSTWICK & Co., have still
u on hand ino assortment of Ladies' Caters and
Shoes of all kinds We direct attention particularly
to Caters. 1t IL from perfect knowledge of the
fact, that we make this assertion, that and will
sell the best French Lasting Cater for dollar and
fifty cents that can be found in 'Ravenna. All who
wish TO satisfy themselves Of the fact call at our
store. ,.s,
Dec. 07. 1854. --- ~ ------ -. ~
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New Years Gifts,
TUST received doz pairs Ladies fur, cuffs
d just the thing for New Years present: .,. ="
Il. TWTTT, ri
Dec. 90, 1854. "
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a Valua6ie Medicine. .--ShonId any Of our readers
be afflicted with diseased liver deranged digestion,
we would say TO them use DIR. Hollands German Bit
ters. prepared by DR.. Jackson This medicine 10 de-
serving the great reputation Il has gained with not
y our own citizens, but throughout the Union, The
genuine prepared by Dr. jackson only at bis Store,
100 Arch ST., Pha. 405-2w.
lTPGREAT CURE OF RHEUMATISM.--TheE Edi-
tors of the Richmond Republican of Dec. 24h, 1852,
says that Carters Spanish Mixture is no quack medi-
cine. "' HIt.F7 T''t
They had a man in theirpress room who was ahiict-
ed with violent MercuTial Rheumatism, who con-
:inually complaining of misery In the back, limbs and
jOints;hseyes had become feverish and atery, neck
swollen, throat sore and all the symptoms Of Rheuna
tism, combined with Scro fula. Two bottles Of Car
ters Spanish Mixture cured him, nd in an editorial
notice above, they bear testimony to It's wonderful
effects, and say their only regret is, that all suffering
Of such medicine. They cheerfuy recommend 10.
See their certificate, and notice in full around tbs
tJottie O3w.
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in-
1V erested that Executors and Administrators on the
following Estates have presented TO the Court OF Pro-
bate for the County of Portage, In the Sta Of Ohio,
their several settlement accounts which placed on
lille in The office of the Judge Of said ourt and con
nued for the inspection and exception of all persons,
for hearing 10th day Of January, 1855.
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DAY STATE SHAWLs.-Attention.--

- After the first day of January we will sell our
shawls at ten per cent. above cost, having bought
large lot we are dcsrous Of dsposing Of them before
good bargains. "t ~ "' Dec. 81, 1854.