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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
Wards ACquittaI---Hts Effect On Him.
self.

1t is evident, says the Cincinnati Enquirer,
that the verdict of the jury in the Ward case has
shocked the public mind, not only of Kentucky,
but of the whole country; and, so far that public
mind has the power to decide upon guilt or inno-
cence, while the man is declared free by the
Court, he is branded bloody murderer by society
atlarge. The jury has saved him from the dun
geon or the gallows, but henceforth Matt r.
Ward can walk forth upon the world, can appear
in society, only as man with bloody hands and
polluted soul. The Cain mark is upon him, and
wherever he goes, society will point to it and hiss
their maediction.
We see it stated that the murderer and his fam
lily had left Louisville, few nights since, in close
carriages, intending, at remote point on the rv-
er, to take a steamer for the south. The city of
his birth and OF his crime cannot hold him. The
society which he has mixed with from childhood
has spewed him out He is wanderer, and, far
or near, in whatever quarter of the globe, to hide
from the indignation of his fellow man. Matt.
?, Ward will ever be attended with the presence
of his victim, while constantly in his ear will ring
the blasting sound--tbou murderer!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

OI5- The fusion organ in Trumbull county pub.
fishes with approval and commentator long
extract from the N. Y. Tribune's article in favor
of dissolution of the Union, attempting to prove
that the North will be the gamers by such an
event. We presume the hybrid concern in this
county will follow in the same wake. That this
is the end at which they aim there is little room
for doubt. Their whole efforts are directed to
exciting sectional jealousies and animosites, and
striving to destroy the confidence of the northern
people in the Union. But they do not dare tc
openly avow their purpose, but 60 to work insid
iously, striving to show that the South gains eve
rything and the North nothing from the Union
Let them show their true colors, and openly avow
their designs, and they will not have corporal's
guard to follow their lead.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
Correspondenee of ,he sepflnel.
CHICAGO, liz, April Is, 1855

NHicAoOs ALL.i april 70, 1904.
MEssRs. EDTrORs: The past few hours have
been filed with fearfully tragic scenes. Monday,
Tuesday and part Of Wednesday were warm
beautiful days. About four O'Clock p. N. OF
Wednesday heavy thunder storm arose, lasting
we'll into the night. As it finally passed over. the
wind commenced blowing fufiousiy, and iueteSsi
ed till it became perfect hurricane. 1 visited
the lake shore about eight o'clock Thursday nor
ming. The shipping in the harbor at thsttime
was in apparent safety, but the waters o. the lake
were in great commotion In the distance were
the masts of several vessels. in the afternoon
went down Lake st. to the lake. The Olive
Richard at this moment came rushing with the
speed of the race horse upon the break-water of
the Illinois Central Rail Road. The crew had
evidently lost all control of the doomed ship. As
she struck the breok-water her tall masts trem-
bled for moment and then went by the board.
By the daring bravery Of the men on shore the
crew and woman and child were saved; how
cannot tell for at this moment The Merchant.
another vessel, capsized but few rods from me.
"Man the life boat!" came from full manly
voice with more startling effect than the famed
Hutchinsons ever gave those words. In a mo-
ment it was upon the water, and in it were Capts.
Magill, Scovill, Napier, and Johnson, noble men
and true heroes. They took their lives in their
hands, and with unblanched cheeks, strong arms
and brave hearts they went forth on their peril
Gus voyage. "Speed the life boat" was in the
hearts and upon the tongues of thousands upon
the shore. Their mission unavailing. They
finally, nfter an effort almost superhuinnn reach
ed the shore nearly exhausted. Another life boat
was upon the water manned by Capts. Wiley,
Syo, Ozier and Kelley. These glorious spirits,
with courage never excelled upon the battle
field, went forth, and as they picked up one after
aIother of the crew of the Merchant" shout
went up to Heaven from those on shore, and
reached far out into and among the mountain
waves that surrounded and almost engulphcd these
daring men. They saved three men, and FIVE
found watry grave. Had not The vessel sunk as
soon as it did they would have saved more Al
they returned to the shore the cheers of the thou
sand voices spoke their welcome. never saw
again, yet they have place in my heart never
reached by the mere military chieitan. At ven
ture had rather have their death-bed reflections
than the mans who has butchered his thousands.
| am constituted that should infinitely prefer
the acquaintance Of these men and their friend
ship to the acquaintance and friendship Of
the President and his Cabinet These men
are, it seems to me, part Of enrths true heroes.
but of class that earth seems never to recoq-
nze. | have written this letter to see how a
band Of heroes without the smell OF giln-powder
will pass muster with you and your readers.
Yours, as ever, O.. p. BROWN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
The Hardin County Jurv.

IAos. II, Yates, James Crutcher, Asa Buckles
George Stump, r. Mcintyre, Abrum Mssqhgors
.John Young, Richard Pierce, THos 7Awston, J
c. CAeno'0eth, w. Eidion, Green Walker.
Above are the names of the jury that acquitted
Ward, the murderer of Butler, in Kentucky
The louisville Democrat, after publishing theil
names, charges bribery and corruption openly;
and says it would call them thieves, but forbears
out of respectto the inmates of the penitentia.
ry! - ~
Matt. Ward, it is said, was in New Albany a
few evenings since, and the citizens appointed a
committee to invite him to leave the places
That'srght. Pass him along. 1'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

" A st. Louis paper says that there are nc
more slaves in Missousi now than there were five
years ago. The white population of the State
is rapidly increasing, being now over 100000
while the slave population is gradually diminish.
ing. There are less than 10000 slaves in the
State. That paper predicts that before many
years Missouri will become free State. The
importation of slaves from other States into Mis-
souri, has ceased. With slavery abolished, Mis-
souri, would speedily become one of the most
wealthy and prosperous States of the Union.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10


Ia another column we give synopsis of the
new temperance law which has recently passed
the Legislature.
The Fusion organ, which draws it sustenance
from the profits of agitation, and revamping stale
sophstries in opposition to the Democratic party
is at length left without single hobby out o.
which to manufacture crisis. 1t will be well
remembered by the honest intelligent people ol
this county, that during the last falls campaign
the only issue that the Fusionists attempted to
to make, was the temperance question. Our can
didates were denounced as "rummies," and the
democracy was styled the rumocracy who were
in open hostility to the cause of temperance
One grand convocation of slater day saints" in
the temperance reform, was held after another
resolutions were passed and published anathema-
tizing the opposition to Fusion and its candidates.
manifestoes, and "God and liberty" pronuncia-
Mentoes were issued by the column, and clergy
men in bank pay, and strongly addicted to old
Federal proclvities, preached fusion in the pulpit;
and in every town hall and school house in the
county, could be seen white neck handkerchiefs,
and holy vestments, reverently presenting the
views of the follower of the "meek and lowly
Jesus" on the subject of bank taxation.
The position of our party ON the subject oI
temperance was pronounced an "unmanly oppo-
stion to the cause of humanity" Speeches
were delivered all oyer the county, by priest and
layman, to convince the voters that bank taxation
was not the issue, and the organs of fusion sup.
ported the assertion. The ruin of the temper
ance cause was predicted as the certain result o.
Democratic triumph. Theology and politics
were mingled in unmeaning jargon, and the vial;
of priestly wrath were poured upon all who oppo
sed the banking interest. "The watchmen oil
the walls Zion'' preached "temperance," fusion
and an election to come. The papers putfed the
preachers, and the preachers in return adopted
them as their text books. Their grand tee-tota
temperance "League" passed sentences ofdeath or
all opposition-all "to whip the locofocos." Now
how much truth was there in all their pre- phecy'
If our clerical brethren have been found un
worthy of belief in worldly matter, how much Gre
dit are they entitled to in their spiritual preten'
sions. They sanctiononiously informed their
hearers, that Democratic triumph was sure de-
feat of temperance. Has it SO proved! II all
their preaching is of this material, how much is
their religion to be trusted. The Democratic
temperance law is all that temperance men de-
sire. The county league has endorsed it as simon
pure, and the flsionists are loud in its commenda-
ton. The Democracy have trumphed, the tem-
perance cause has triumphed the country is still
safe, and fusion is without hobby. What is your
next proposition Mr.. Star,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

The following are the times for the holding of
the District Courts in the several counties of the
ninth Judicial District:
NINTH COMMON PLEAS DISTRICT.
In the county of Geauga, on the fourteenth
day of April. a a
In the county of Lake, on the eighteenth day
of April. W..
In the county of Ashtabula, on the twenty first
day of April. a.a
In the county of Trumbull, on the twenty-sixth
day of April.
In the county of Mahoning, on the fourth day
of May.
In the county of Columbiana, on the eighth day
of May. a-t .f.aatl +.
In the county of Carroll, on the sixteenth day
of May. '" aa
!. In the county of Stark, on the twentieth day
of May. ~
In the county of Portage, on the second day of
October.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
DEDrcAAroS OF PHOENIX BLook.-This affair il

DEDIcAAION OF PHOENIX BLooK.-This affair is
to- come off on Tuesday evening next, and ii is
expected that everybody in general, and the la
dies in particular, will represent. Whites cele-
brated Band will be in attendance, and general
good time is expected. "Mine host of the Collins
House will provide the edbes. Cards of invita-
tion have been issued, but if any one fails to re-
ceive one, he should not consider himself slight
ed, for the invitation is intended to be general.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
Take your County Paper.

A man from Charlestown, on Friday last, sold
his wheat in town at twenty cents bushel below
the market price, because he could not afford to
pay one dollar and half year for come paper.
He said he could get Cleveland paper for one
dollar a year, and the county paper cost him a
dollar and half. He supposed there was but
one place in town to sell wheat, and sold it al
the rate Of losing six dollars per load. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

OF A friend suggests the erection of switches
on our narrow side walks. If winter is to linger
not only in "thc lap of spring" but in the bosom
of summer 1t would obviate the necessity of
blacked boots stepping off the sidewalk into the
mud to permit couple of ladies TO monopolize
the oavement,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
Frcshcf at tTlc Enst.

HARTFORD, May 2.-The water continued to
rise yesterday till o'clock, when it came to a
stand, 1t was then 29k feet above low water
mark, being q feet higher than it was in the
great flood of 1901. In the eastern part Of tho
city, Commerce, Front, Kilbourne, Perry, Potter
Ellery and Charles streets were coveredwith wa
ter their whole length. A large stone scow pass
ed through Front street from one end to the 9TH
er' Hundreds OF families were driven from their
dwellings and several persons drowned. Shad
boats were foating ubont the city. A great NUM-
ber of bridges were washed away or damaged.
Two thousand persons are thrown out Of enl-
pioyment by the damage to the factories, mills,
&C. The loss in this city is estimated At eiOe,-
o00 = & N ~ ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

THE COLLINS HoUsE.-Mr. w. D. RowELL,
who has had charge of this excellent Hotel the
past year, retres from 1t to-day, and the proprietor
of the House, HIRAM COLLINS, again comes in
possession. His long experience in the business
warrants us in saying that the Collins House will
continue to enjoy its present well earned reputa-
ton. H. .. ." "". g..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

EcLIPsE.-The annular eclipse Of the sun takes
place on Friday the Goth inst. 1t will obscure
about eleven-twelfths of the sun, and continue
two hours and fifteen minutes. 1t will be the
greatest exhibition that has como off in these dig
gems for several years. No postponcment on
account of the weather.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

GOVERNOR IN CoNNEcrIcUT.-The Legislature
of Connecticut have elected Mr.. Dutton. whig,
Governor. He had ninety-three majority. The
balance Of the State ticket was also whie.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

OF We regret to learn tnat Hon. GEORGE
Bliss, our Representative in Congress, has been
compelled to suspend public duties on account of
i'll health He has done so, we are informed by
the advice Of his physician. - -------- -------. --
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

LAWS, &c.-The Legislature of this State at its
last session passed ll3 laws of general nature,
90 local laws, and &c joint resolutons-in all 1863.
Incidence is not sin to be charged aguinst the
last Legislature.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
RE-TNAUeuRArIoN OF CRYSTAL pA1acr-A

RE-INAUGURATIoN OF CRYSTAL PALAcE.-At
twelve o'clock on Thurday, the ceremony of re-
inaugurating the Crystal Palace took place, un-
der the auspices of P. T. Barnum, Horace Gree
ley, and John H. White. The whole affair pass.
ed offwith great eclat. There was quite large
number of military present, and the Palace was
thronged with citizens and strangers. The pro-
eesson to the Palace made tolerably large dis
play, and would have been greater, had it not
been for the distance; which caused many cit-
zens to ride in the Sixth Avenue cars The cere.
monies were interspersed with music from the
different bands. .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

THE HOMESTEAD BILL.-This bill is yet pend.
ing in the U. S. Senate, and meets with but poor
encouragement from some of the Southern Sen
ators. Snnator Thompson, whig member from
Kentucky, has distinguished himself by his bit
ter opposition to the measure. He is opposed to
giving poor men home upon the wild lands Of
the government, but readily votes for squander-
ing those lands by thousands of acres to man,
moth railroad corporations that are continually
begging at the doors of Congress. a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

PHtrADELPHIA, May 6.--The steamer Penn
syluanio collapsed a tiue last night near Border.
town, killing VIM. White, fireman, Owen Or
nealy, droyer, and two others unknown, and bad.
~ scalding several others. MI
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

or Santa Anna has completely routed Alver.
ez. Santa Anna had 5000 men, while his fos
had only about 1900. Great rejoicing in the city
of Mexico! - la59 ia; IS aifoa
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10
[coBrrNUED NEXT WEEK.

GTThe barn of Wilson McGregor, in Fairfield
tp.. was struck by lightning and fred one night
last week. It was entirely consigned. We have
not learned the amount Of damsge ,-NsD PAia.
9slShia Demoffa & sts9a' # f5fa W =
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

RowELL, WIrTER g. Co. have 'slathers' of
new goods which they will be pleased to exhibit
to the people of Portage county.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

The THIRTY-S SECOND STATE.-A bill has been
introduced ilto Congress, providing for the adms-
sion of Oregon into the Union, as State and
the Legislature of Oregon are taking the prelimi-
nary steps for calling a convention to form con-
stitution. In the year 1856, Oregon will proba-
bly, be the thirty State of the Union. Its
population already exceeds forty thousand, and the
emigration to it is likely to be very large this
year. Accounts from that territory represent the
people as prosperng valuable gold mines and
other minerals are discovered AS farming re-
gon it is unsurpassed by any of the old States,
even rivalling in wealth her southern neighbor,
California In 1850 the population of Oregon
was only 1924. 1t is now over 40, 900 In
two years more it will contain sufficient number
of inhabitants, doubtless to entitle it to admission
as a State
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

APPOINTMENTS CoNFIRMED.-On the a7th ult :.
Gov. MEDItL sent the following appointments. tc
the Ohio Senate, which were confirmed by that
body on the 28th
e. T. Stckney, Of Seneca county; Edwin
Smith of Montgomery county, and A. II. Byers
Of Wayne county.
Also, James W. Taylor, of sandusky, as State
Librarian.
Also, Joel B. Buttles, of TrumbulI county ;
John p. Bruck, of Franklin county, and Jonathan
D. Morris, of Clermont county, as Directors OF
the Ohio Penitentiary.
Also, Charles Cist, of Hamilton county; Ro-
bert Gilliland, of Van Vert County Horace
Ackley, of Cuyahoga county; Peter p Lowe, oil
Montgomery county; c. B. Gee, of Brown coun-
ty, and Daniel B. Woods, of Trumbull county, as
Trustees for the two new Lunatic Asylums.
Also, Stephen H. Webb, of Cuyahoga county;
John GreenIeaf, Of Franklin county, AID Fl. b.
Smith, of Meigs county. as Trustees of the Be-
nevolent Institutions of the State.
Also, William R. Kinder and james B. King,
of Butler county; Charles Anderson, of Hamilton
county; James F. Chalfant, of Clark county; G.
volney Dorsey, of Miami county; and Joseph G
Gest, of Greene county, as Trustees Of the Miami
University in the county of Butler. ~.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

UTICA, May 5.--The drug store Of Roswell B.
Smith was destroyed BY fire shis morning, L,ss
on stock and building $4,000, partially incurred
Adjoining stores occupied by dry goods. badly
damaged.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

PRENTIss, HOPKINS & Co. have received their
stock of Spring and Summer Goods. Give 'em
call.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

OF Persons sending us articles for publication
must entrust US with the authors names to insure
their insertion. We have received two or three
articles during the past week where this was not
done, and therefore we have rejected them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

WHEAr.-Wheat was selling in this market
yesterday for Sl,95, and very little in market at
that.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-10

or The Legislature Of Pennsylvania adjourn
ad yestaviav. sH..e - k
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

4 A NEGRO ENPERok. Some years ago, Faus-
lin !, who now wields the imperial sceprre over
San Domingo, worked in the sugar and coffee
fields for his owners, upder the pnprelending
name OF SOulougue. 1t may not be ,uninteres-
ting to know that the former master Of the pres
ent emperor is an old and highly respected cit
izen OF this place, anG from time to time he re-
ceives friendly messages from his old slave: A
week or two since, he was pleasantly surprised
with the receipt of several bags of coffee and a
package of sugar accompanied by qui'e an affec,
tionate letter from his imperial majesty. 1t
would appear that the peryenues of San Domin-
70 differ from those in America. Souiouques 5
good fortune has neither obliterated the remem-
brance of his former condition, nor checked, o.
diminished his old aGections.--lSt Louis Dem
ccrst. t-,-S ~ : .s...
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

Best Tin Buckets aud Tubes, Jas s. q ''
Boyd, complimentary. t1a Ell scrJ- sti
Best apple Grinder and straw Cutter, 70
Hubbard & Chunu. complimentary.
Best l0lbs Of Honey, prem to Mrs
Amelia Davis. ..I..a................... sc
Best pair of Chickens, prem TO A 5 % q
Lenpir Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2,5C
Best pair common Ducks, pr.'m TO
Jas Cs4npbtll 2,51
Best p,ir of muscovy Ducks, prem to
Edward MaynarI ...-............-............ 200
Best pair of Geese, pre- m to, James
Campbell. 2,5t
Best and greatest variety of Grapes, 74s
prem to JAS Camrb-lE. soc
Best Domestic Vine. prem to Is :.
perakdan 9,Ot
Best and greatest variety of Apples,
prem to Jas S Bovd KnGx.............. 500
+ Best blackberry Wine, Mrs j l. Moses,
complimentary. ,.
Best Cheese, prem toJ D Henderson
Of BIount -
Best Bacon Hams, prem to Jas Il
Armstrong of Knox, ,ef -f
Best bushel of Dried Apples, prem to
Mrs j Smith of Roane.
Best 10, of Candy, pre- IN to G More
house ut Knoxville.
I Best Mould Candles. pre- N to Theodore
: Shannon.
+ Best lot of Soft Soap, prem to Mrs 0
P Temple of Knoxville.
Best specimen Of hard >oap, prem TO
Mrs j French of Knox. ...
Best 25lbs Of Lard, prem to Mrs Jno
Williams o. kn,x.
Complimentary List q
Best worked Pantalens, Mrs VIM II Sneed
of Knox.
Cest pair of WOODEN Socks, Miss NJ J Camp
bell of Knox.
Best specimen Of Worsted Flowers, Miss Par
metier of Knox. -o
Best Ostomans, Mrs W P Elliott of Knox
Best worked Chair, Mrs Dick B, arden oi
Knox.
Best specimen of Hem Stitching, Mrs J L
Moses of Knox.
Best Worsted Work and Tidy, Miss Inglcs Of
Knox.
Best pair of Hem stitched Pan'alett5, Miss
Ellen e Mc,jung Of Knox.
Best Hasin crNtchet work, .liss Boswor,h, Of
Knox. r a. -r..-..r .f- a--4.
Best Boquet of Natural Flowers, Miss Luein
da Dickinson Of Knpx.
4, Best Domestic Bonnet, Mrs Steel of Knox
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

CoLLIsIox At SEA The schooner Greenwav.
from Richmond for New York where she arrir-
ed on Sunday last reports that GA the 18th inst,
she was run into by the bark Como, or Fall R'V-
er. The g. lost foretopnast, stove starboard
bow and broke the fakes from the anchor. She
was laden with four. -Fr1--. E-r
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

NnNtyATmx.-The Know Noihings Of
Berkshire district NaSSachns-t :, have nnmiued
Rev. Mark fraliun.a Methodist minister, as their
candidate for Congress.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

IxrEREsrIYG TO MOTHERS. = Barnum gives no.
tice that the baby, show. which was to come of
at his museum in NnvemhaF. has been postponed
until early in June next. in conformity with the
wishes Of many ladies, who lo not like to expose
their infants to the weather at this season ut the
year. That will be just nine months hence.
IN. Y. Post.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

Tn September last bnx Of Eliminating nier
curry was found buried beneath the track of the
railroad between Lille aud a-fUrrrTr'r. In France
The mercury, which possesses anr explosive force
thirty times stronger than gunpowdsr, was Gun
nected with arwire which tXIendrd long ways
beneath the sand. The apparatus was without
doubt intended, by the agency y7of electricity,
to blow up and destroy train Of cars, -
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-08

4 " 'ma1 has no natural grace more hewtrh
iu4 than . sweet laugh. Il is Ike the sound of
la'es N water. 1t leaps from her he rt, in
"iear sparkling rli. aud the hear that hears it
feels rs If baheA in the exhilrratng spring.