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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
A NOstrum ..n,y AUTHORITY.

recent move OF the Anti-Nebraska Mayor o
Detroit, o. M. Hyde, Esq, rather throws in the
shade the vendors of most patent medicines. no,
excepting Udolpho Wolf, who arguing that mer
will imbibe, philanthropcally recommends then,
to drink pure gin, (Schidam Schnapps,) } in prefer
ence to bad rum. 1t appears that in trying to get
up Cholera panic, Mayor Hyde has already he Id
two or three extra sessions ofthe Common Coun-
Gil to consult on the subject; talked Of Cholera
on the street corners, and when asked his opinion
as to Its prevalence, would look grave; and shake
his head -
His last dodge however, let the cat out. A
handhll was recently issued announcing the an
penance of the scourge in bad form, and adj
Visng citizens to use "Conger's Magic Regulator
and Tonic Liver Pills" as certain preventive
and cure. This document was duly signed by
so. NJ. Hyde, Mayor" Most Of the press made
some good .natured comments upon the procIama
ton, supposing il to be ingenious trick of the
proprietor to obtain for his nostrum notoriety and
sale. They were therefore not little surprised
to have call from the Mayor, who said it was
genuine document, but he had not issued it in his
gbfciG! capacity! e9+ s a :,
The physicians Of the city immediately held a
meeting and adopted resolutions condemning his
Honor's conduct, as there was no cholera in the
city; ard for recommending patent nostrum in
such a serious disease. From evidence which
1Gs since been obtained, itturned out @. M. HYDE
! joint proprietor Of Congor'S Maqic REGULATOR
md Pihs, hence his belief; IN its virtues as Chol
FRA specific. Compared With this Detroit mayor
he woolly horse sinks into significance Pitts.
Post. Ver 9at3- "a - ea .a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
RefoFm.erk.

A reformer-otl lpwho removes eTil aud repla-
Gee twith goOd-oecupiel, in the estimation OF all
honey honorable men. the very highest position.
The great Teformers o. the past, whose name are
embaimed in history, and whose msmorieg are
ever thrilling the worlds great heart stanS out
in glorious contrast, when compared with the
petty bigots and small-brained fantcts of the
present, who have erroneonsly taken upon them
selves the name, without the duties, ofreformers.
The true reformer IS not ajvain sboasting man;
heis not pufed up, nor yet is he OF an intolerant
and bellicose disposition
The Primal Reformer Of the world began His
mighty mission, not by numerically condemning
HIS enemies and Fevlers, but by reasoning with
them. His reformation was the work Of candor
and study, ofgentleness andioye. No bigotry--
no intolerance--no bitter words no imprecations
upon opPonents-no cruel, rash and mad fanati-
cism, characterized His actions; but, with firm,
mistaken. consciousness in the power OF truth
and right, He moved on in His mighty work with
the dignity of a Reformer, and the serenity of a
God
Great and good men who have followed Him
in the same toilsome, thankless benifcence, like
their master, have suffered meekly, rebuked mild
ly, forgiven wholly, and worked out their earthly
tasks triumphantly. Such men were benefactors
and philanthropists-tru reformers in action in
word, and in thought. But, as the ages pass on,
they are becoming fewer and fewer; no more is
heard Of them, living; g;whie from the dead bodies
ofthose gone, a kind OF human fungi have sprung
up, and claim to be of the true original stock and
trnbk; while they are SO no more than the toad
stool, which lifts its head from the decaying tree,
is lofty oak. Nearly every good begets an evil;
no new project of benevolence but has its imita-
tons; there is nothing true but has false so
nearly resembling it. the two can hardly be dis
tinguished the one from the other. Had there
never been a ipe dollar, we should never
have heard of a terfet.
And thus the county is filled with knaves
scoundrels, and cut throdts, who are continually
preaching treason, the overthrow of the Govern
ment, social discord, and civil war, disguised as
reformers. Thus it is that many honest and good
men are deceived, and enlisted into the army of
traitors and fanatics, vainly supposing they are
joining an army ofrighteous, true hearted reform
ers. Under this garb, Theodore Parker, and 9TH
ers OF his kind and calling, deceive the unsuspec-
ting, and lead them into errors and heresy; thus
Horace Greeley, and those of his kind and call.
ing, assume the look of reformers, and incite to
disunion, sedition and civil war. Impious men!
followers IF Christ, the first Reform,
er, they are the exact copies of Satan, the first
Hypocrite, and, in their base deceptions, almost
outdo their great original. Detroit Free Press.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

"a TENS.
coEotDRUNWhen does lady's dress re-.
sembls Joan ofAfcel whsn'itis made Of Or
leans.
e57Noihing bAgsls confidence FOoner than
IPunctdality. Nothing 50 well becomes uue fem
inc beauty as simplicity.
eEduestion Is young mans capitSl2esery
hour spent in study is working for high wages.
0rThe boy who was kicked by nightmare
lis recovering. ..'.--.----'.,f
Gran AccOrdeon is 'now known BY the name
of"educated bellows
0trThe other day and old lady rushed into the
garden in search Of her daughter uaOn being told
that the young lady had gone there with rake
0trAn eccentric old bachelor died lately At
Hull, and the condition upon which his descend.
ant holds his property Is. that he win never mar
y.
GTIn times Of war, IKE the present, ii is re-
freshing to hear Of the arrival Of the Pacific
Mails.
O1TThe man who was driven t9 distraction
mas hau 10 walk Oack,
There is river In France, in which no
one could precipitate himself without being in
sane Tin Seihe9
GTIn Utah, aman who has not more than two
wives is rated q bachelor
0TWhy are pantaloons like wellsi Because
they have spring bottoms.
g. -
0~TWhy is an asaricious merchant like
Turk! Because he wOrships the profit.
GTThe dream of being in company with chin
ney sweep, denote black looks from rising
friends. >
GrThe English war expenses are estimated
at $l75,Ooo per dieni.s e gg{3 y q sst 3
01TIgnorunce-simple, Helpless ignorance is
not to BE imputedasd q fault; but very often men
are wilfully ignorant -. Il.
! g0TIfheayen was not the refuge Of the pure
and lovely when death robs us of their presence,
the earth would be be midpightland, without
sun, or moon, or stars. b.., r.,vz,.is 49,
07-Why should a teetotaller refrain from mar
rying! Because If he got wife, his principles
would not allow him to supporter. ~,..
0T-The greatest bore in the world--the three
mile tunnel between MarseilIes and Aviguon.
4. or Paws for reply" as the cat said when
she scratched the dog for barking at her. .5
!, G1- An exchange says, that the reason we hear
OF SO many absconding railroad contractors, is.
because it is their business to make tracks. I
0SF The English steamers now cross the ocean
iulIy prepared for battle. Pleasant fact for pas
sengers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
wing SISTER. Of rax,,,lou,.

We commend to the attention of the tbinkino
men of all parties, the following article, from tbe
StateSaida and Democrat on the subject Of bank
taxes: sf4 af--.e,g ss.esa 800 ~ l9'-"S'
"By reference to the returns made TO the Audi.
tor OF State from sundry banking institutions II
TINS State, exelosireso oil the Ohio Life Insurance
ana trust Company it appears that their oggre-
sa,e cdpltal stock Is not far from seven million ol
collars l$7,ooO'oeo) From the report of tbe
ABOVE otncer, 1t appears that the taxable yaIua.
tioh OF lheir property amounts to the sum Of
aoou. twenty-five million OF dollars $25 900 600 !
Il nat the business of banking is more profita.
bic than any other we need only recu tn tho ~ ~
lhat from a special report from the Auditor IF
State, it will be found that the AVERAGE nroft ,r
ter deducting losses and expenses, of fltv.on.
banks, was over sixteen per cent. to snv n6thino
OF the surplus laid by to meet contingencies,
Under the thimbe rigging legislation of KeI.
ley,s Bank law, and which has been sustained by
a maJorlty OF one by the old fogy United STATES
COURT at washington, these banks are only re.
quirea' 10 Rey small stipend on their dividends
ana that only for State purposes-Bein9 exemnt
rom the payment OF IA single mill for eoun,v
5lly' town. township, borough road bridge, poor,
ihd all olher purposes whatever! And then =
rom any mlsmanagement Wfatevor. thew mon,
WIN losses orchoose not to make dividends avon
he miserable stipend designed to be contributed
owards the support OF the State Government i
Withheld! "'"N"' 10
III was the design OF the New constitution.
ma the laws enacted under it, to have corrected
ms system OF robbery; but the Federal Cour, \,
Washington has, by majority Of one, ruled in
aVor OF tins legalized handful; and the Whip3
fess everywhere sdstains it as right!
"ihe amount OF taxes required under This
Vhg Bank law and Federal decision is not far
rom SIXTY thousand dollars ($6o,eo0;) while if
'Ned as the farmer, mechanic, and other honest
len, it would be not far from three hundred ara
lnety thousand dollars (39o, ,000D Now if This
eclsion is to rule, this difference between $50.
oo and $39o,ooO, must be made up from other
foperty, andin many instances from that which
on pay tour per cent on its valuation. And
1e wing press all over the State is gloryfyna
yer this decision. Such is Whggery!'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

0T-The citizens of Franklin township have
done credit to themselves, and the village Of
franklin, in the erection of beautiful and con-
veuient brick edifice for Town House.
We are happy to state that they did not pat
tern after our beautiful institution, that has al
ready nearly "broIe" the township and is not yet
paid for. Will some one have the goodness 10
inform the tax payers, of the actual cost of our
supposed" Town house, and how much the trus-
tees pay Mr. Herrick, for taking charge of it,
keeping it swept, and in proper trim for niger
shows, in order that he may have the printing!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
Democratic Caucus.

AmeetiRg Of the Democratic voters, whether
Nebraska or Anti-Nebraska, of Ravenna town
ship, will be held at the Grand Jury lUom in the
Court House on Friday evening next, to put in
nomination candidate for Justice Of the Peace.
1t is not proposed to bring in the Nebraska
question, as Nebraska Justice could not very
well establish slavery in any Territory; nor an
Ahti-Nebraska Justice prevent its going there.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
Erligrss ant Aid Con,nany.

This Company assembled meeting at Boston
on the 9th inst Addresses were made bv tho
President, Ell Thayer, OF Worcestery c,ttts C1HpD
George S. Hilliard, Rev. Doctor Gannett, Rev.
! Doctor Lyman Beecher, Methodiit missionary
to the Western States, whose name we did not
learn, and others, all in encouragement of the So
ciety, which were stated to be to secure eyerlast
ing freedom TO KANSAS Territory It was an
nounced that the trustees are just now sending on
men to study the resources OF the country, and
make some preparation for the arrival of emf
grants, and that the first detachment of 300 or
400 are to leave on the l7h OF next month, ac-
companied by Eli Thayef, Of Worcester, one of
trustees, and are to be followed by other detach-
ments within week or two. Subscribers were
torewarned that they may anticipate being called
upon to pay the full amount subscribed within a.
twelvemonth, as the trustees have advertised for
proposals for carrying from 10000 to 10000 per-
sons from the Eastern States to Kansas this fall.
Throughout the West the warmest sympathy is
evinced IN the movement; numbers will ioin the
trains of emigrants as they pass through the vari-
GUS localities. The citizens of Rochester hav-
ing sent delegation to inquire into the affairs
Of the company, are ready to take $I50,OOO of|
the stock. A letter was read from the editor off
a paper in the interior ofPennsylvania, proposing
TO join the enterprise, and establish a first class
weekly paper IN kansas. Inc letter also SAYS
hat twenty men, turner's and mechanics of that
are about going there, and have re-
'olved that "slavery shall never desecrate the
'irgin plains of Kansas, if the strong arms of
Northern freemen can prevent it." Hon Moses
l. Grinnell, of New York, has accepted the office
If trustee, and the New York branch of the COM
ANY was represented to be full of hope and en-
husiasn
This does not look mu III like slavery going to
Kansas. Why not turn the patriotism on sre-
eal'' into this practical business of sending out
oters !-StateSman.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

or The Ashland Union contains long and
well written article on the condition and progress
Of the Franklin and Warren Railroad. The
communication is from the pen Of DR.. B. B.
has the means of knowing what he writes We
would be glad to publish the article entire, had
we room, and we will perhaps take occasion next
week to make some selections from it, in order to
satisfy some Of our readers, as TO the condition
and prosperity of the work #
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
The Temperance law mt work.

On Saturday Evening JOHN B. RoBlSsoS was
arrested and brought before Esq LYMAN, Mayor of
Rayenna, on charge of keeping house where
intoxicating liquors were sold, contrary to law,
and bound over to the Probate Court. The pen
atty is fine not less than $50 and Imprisonment
not less than 20 days-aDd sbates the grocery as
a nuisance. Does any body want any law more
stringent "1faine" law.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

0E7- There is a story in the newspaper, that a
man who came near drowning, had wonderful
recollection Of every event that had occurred dur
ing his whole life, Among other things, he re-
membered thathe owed the printer for five years
subscription, and bill for advertising, which were
paid on hisrecovery.
We would recommend sea bathing to some Of
our subscribers.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
NVyiSnnces.

The amount of filth, rubbish and unhealthy
NATTER collected on the streets, bid welcome 10
the cholera, and every other contagion that such
filth is heir to- In front of the "phenix Block
may be seen collection of old lumber, brick,
boxes and other trash disgrace to the corpora
tion and the council. Wewould like to see some
action taken by the people, either to remove the
rubbish or the town council, it does not matter
very much which--they are both about the same
amount of importance to the village. Opposite
BuEL g. Co.'S Flour and Feed store is perma-
nent mud hole, capable of sloop navigation about
nine months in the year, when not frozen over,
and to which we would most respectfully cali the
attention Of the "Board of Health"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

REoE1vED.-The Report of the Secretary oi
State on Common Schools, has been received at
the Auditors office, and is ready for distribution
to the officers Of Schools in the several townships
sides the abstracts of the Reports of the several
County Auditors in the State, the Report Of the
Standing Committee of the Senate on Common
Schools and School lands, and the answers to
questions on the School law by the State School
Commissioners
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
The Eaton Register in speaking of it, says:

The Eaton Register in speaking Of it, says:
.No other exhibition was ever given at Eaton
possessing the gorgeous attractions Of this splen-
did work Of art. No wonder that the spacious
Hall in which it was exhibited was nightly crowd
ed with sdmiring vsitors--for the scenes present.
ed were so brilliant as to command universal ad-
miration. And the sensation produced was ex-
alted by the reflection that the artistic hand which
wrought such Miracles Of beauty had forgotten
its cunning, aud should trace in happy harmony
the lineaments of Art and Nature nevermore.-
Well spent is the time appropriated to an even-
ing survey of "Bullard's Panarama." 3ss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

UNION School CELEBRATION AND PFC Nc
This exhibition came off at the Fair grounds on
Thursday last, and was largely attended and sat-
isfactory to all parties. Under the present ar
rangement we think it is no fault of the Princi-
pal and teachers If our schools do not prosper
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

or II. w. Smith, Esq, formerly Ofthis place
has returned on visit from New York, where he
is at present engaged in business. Mr., s, is do
ing business with the house of Wagstaff & yed-
der, Wholesale Grocers and Commission Mer-
cnants, rs Court street. s,.a
The firm have secured in Mr.. Smith, the servi-
ces of good business man, and we'll adapted TO
the business in which he is engaged,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
RuIIard,s Panorama

Will be exhibited for the first time in Rayenna
on Friday evening next.
We have no hesitation in saying to our read.
ers, that this is without exception, one Of the most
useful and interesting exhibitions our citizens
have ever had the opportunity witnessing,
The press every where is high in its praise, and
those who have witnessed it say that it is not at
all overated.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

New ARRIVAL OF FURNTURE.--Messrs. GRIF-
FIN g. BosrwlcK have received new supply of
elegant furniture, the, incest ever brought to
town, among which are fourteen different styles
Of sofas, from $lS, upwards. Those wishing to
purchase should certainly call and see them.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

ASHLAND UNIoN.-This excellent Democratic
Journal comes US in an enlarged form aud in an
entire new rig, and is now one of the best look
ing papers in the State. We ure pleased to wit
ness these evidences Of prosperity.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
An Outrage.

AN Irish blackguard by the name of Tom
Malone, attempted to commit rape on the per-
of little girl eight years of age, residing in
the village, one day last week. He has thus far
eluded the grasp OF the officers who have been
constantly on the alert.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
Pnnoramn 81 New York city.

PunOramn or New York city.
This work exhibits at Rsyennh, At Days New
Hall, Is sOllOws:
Friday evening. June s0th, at s o'clock. S
Saturday afternoon, July lst, at 3 o'clock.
Saturday evening. July Ist, at o'clock.
Mcnday evening, July sd, at o'clock.
Tuesday, July 4,h, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

"" 1t is factwith every person who has read
the history Of Scotland, that that Kingdom proh-
bted the growth of the potato, for the reason that
it is not mentioned in the bible. Preachers de.
claimed against it as unholy, blasphemous and
sacriligious to cultivate or use It.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

or The anti-Nebraska squad, or middle aged
America, met at the Town Hall on Saturday eve
ming and nominated p. B.CoNANT as candidate for
Justice Of the Peace. The meeting was enthu-
siastie, some thirteen voters in attendance
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

6T The ant-Nebraska, anti-Savery, Know
Nothing. Women's Rights, Fusion, Temperance
Cd party, met at the Town Hall, on Saturday
evening and nominated PHlLo B.. CoNANr, Esq,
fusion candidate for Justice of the Peace.
m DIR. G. is very competent and worthy young
man, but be has not we fear, read with sufficient
attention tho fable of aPoor Tray"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

SOUTHERN VIEw.-The Mobile Advertiser
(southern whig) complains that the way has been
opened up (under the popular sovereignty doctrine
and the repeal Of the Missouri Iine5 for the
prohibition of slavery in Kansas, sin the greater
part of which territory" the Advertiser saws. II
was secure and legal under the Missouri compro-
mise" What will the'aboitionsts say to this,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

GT a new hat, like charity, covers. multi.
tude of sins. For a fine assortment look in at
TwIrT's Hat Store, Phoenix Block.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
Chage OF time ON the c. d p. Rail Road

The Rail road Company have put on an extra
train, and the cars leave Rayenna three times
day each way as follows:
First train going North, 8 o'clock 20 min, A. NJ
Second 7" O. IL ~ P. NJ.
Third " y" IL p NJ
First train going South, IL o'clock min, A. N.
Second" & Z" 81 P. NJ.
Third {" 8 IS p M.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

or Sheriff WooDARD, OH Friday evening,
started for Columbus with five prisoners destined
for the penitentiary. One for horse stealing, one
for selling counterfeit money, and three for bur
glary.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28
Orc Answer % six.pnestin,,s..

| Where are the prophesies that the annexatior
| OF Texas would divide the Unionl ga
| Where the prayers for Bank of the u. States
as the only way to save the country from bank.
rnptcy! nm ~ rs l1s9
Where the poverty, the beggary, and the de.
yastatIon, that were to follow the passaue of the
tariff of 1916! -
Where the evidence that California is not worth
a dollari <3a - ~
Where the reality of the prediction that the
fugitive slave law would be erepealed!
Where the thousand anticipatiops of hatred
ana az revenge called into life by the compromise
measures!
They are buried deeper than plummet ever
sounded. They sare forgotten in that unfatboma-
Die aoyss where, IN a few months, the present
PTognostlcations Of some of the enemies OF The
Nebraska bill will be buried and forgotten, I'M
ion. 7ess! i lsEa ,Iy3f = go" . o''- ''-
I Where too are the predictions that SIoverv
would 60 into California il the gWimot Proyis1o
was not enacted.
Where likewise the prophecies that the indie.
pendent Treasury law would ruin the Govern
ment and the peoples, and tnat the tariff t,,ties
could not be paid in gold aud silver!g Echo an.
Liberty Of science, which the Constitution Of
the United States guarantees to all seets, has
just been again defeated in the Parliament of
Great Britain, which has decided that Hebrews
shall not hold q seat in that body, unless they
subscribe upon the "true faith of christian',' in
taking the members oath. Lord JoHN Russell
endeavored to have this civil disability removed
from the Hebrews, but majority in the House
OF four only, defeated the measure England
while forcing the Sultan, of Turkey to. extend
evil equality 70 his christian subjects, denies il
to portion Of her own population.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

Gr Court of Common Pleas adjourned on Mon
day, at noon. A large amount of business was
disposed OF. The session commences Tuesday
in TrumbulI.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-06-28

CAINEsE EMIGRATIoN.-A correspondent Of the
San Francisco Herald is informed, by letters
from Hong Kong, that thirteen vessels are about
to sail from that port for California, with about
5000 passengers. Great numbers in addition
were anxious to come, but could not procure a
passage-there not being a sufiiciency of freight
to be had to induce the sailing of ships. This
large Celestial emigration is owing we presume.
to the unsettled condition Of Chinese empire.