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The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

Any one answering the above questions. will
become satisfied that it is easier to ask than to
answer questions.
Perhaps, as the School Examiners have closed
their public examinations. they may 6nd time to
give answers to the above.
I am well known in the Southern part Of Por-
tage County by the name of
WILLIAM H. BETTES.
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Deasb of AN Editor.

At his residence in Akron on the morning of the
20sn inst, HORACE CASFlELD, Editor and Pro
monhs, and o5 Days. His disease was Lung
Fever. which lasted eight days.
Mr.. CASFIELD gentleman of good talents,
an upright and worthy citizen. His re-
mains were committed to their long home en-
Sabbath last, with Masonic honors.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

u The New York publishers who sell their
papers for two cents copy are thinking Of the
policy of advancing the price to three cents. At
two cents the price scarcely pays for the bare
white paper of the Tribune, leaving all the other
expenses, as we'll as the profit, to come from ad-
yertising. Everything but newspapers has risen
enormously. and everything that enters into the
cost Of newspaper has risen. Paper is twenty
per cens higher, labor is twenty-five per cent.
higher, rents are higher, and the cost of living is
higher.-Prou. Jour.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
xxxIII CoNGREss--lsT SESSION
Washington. Dec. 27.

Washington, Dec. 81.
Mr.. Stewards Railroad bill provides that good
first class double track Railroad shall be construct
ed through the territories of the United States,
north of the 4oth parallel in North Latitude to the
Eastern boundary. That the public land neces- !
sary for the width of the bed of the road. shall be
ceded to the company during its existence, that
the road may be constructed authorized by any of
Legislatures of the State. The Secretary of
War issuing proposals and selecting the most
advantageous to the State. That the Government
shall advance funds either in money or stocks, and
then the company deposting five millions either in
money or public stocks, for the faithful perfor-
nance of the contract. The road to be completed
in FIVE years from the time of commencement.
The company to enjoy for their use, for fifty
years, the profits and emoluments of the road, but
the U. S. Mails, troops and munitions of war, to
be transported at rates to be determined by the
Government and Congress.
| Mr.. Jones pronounced brief and eloquent
eulogy on the death of MIR. B. Campbell late mem
ber Of the House. Senate adjourned.
Washington, Dec. 90.
| Nothing done in the Senate to-day.
| The funeral of Bronkins Campbell took place
to-day from the House of Representatives. There
was large number of spectators in the galleries.
Mr.. Siicer Chaplain of the Senate, read the
10th Psalm and part of the 18th chapter, lst Cor
| inthians.
Mr.. Milburn, Chaplin of the House, addressed
a few solemn words TO the assembly, and pro-
nounced benediction, when the Procession pro-
ceeded to the burying- ground
The members Of the House returned, and ad-
journed over to Saturday.
Washington. Dec. %.
Senate-Gillett offered resolution which was
agreed to, directing inquiry into the exredency oil
establishing the new Armory recommended by
Secretary of War, at Hamilton, Indiana.
Atuheson, introduced bill granting land to Mis-
souri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, for railroad pur.
poses.
James introduced joint resolution granting
sword to the nearest male relative of Major S.
Ripggold, killed at Patio Alto.
No quorum being present, the Senate adjourn
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
DeaiEa of Mr.. Wales.

Mr.. ARyINE Wales, died at his residence at
Spriog Hill, near Masson, last Sabbath afternoon.
Mr.. WALES was over 70 years old, a gentleman
of wealth and great probity of character. He was
a man of great benevolence, devoted friend of the
slave, and of all needed reforms. All who knew
him will mourn for him as for friend indeed.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

n plan is foot to persuade Congress TO
lend its sanction the Pacific Railroad in the fol-
lowing form: The government to lend its bonds to
The company, taking the road security for their
payment to the amount of money paid in by the
individuals, and for every ST. 600 thus paid in by
persons, $1,000 to be loaned by the general gov
ernment If fifty millions are paid by subscribers
to the company. Congress will be- asked to aub-
scribe the same amount
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
Bosror, Dec. 27.

We bad severe gale and snow storm last
night. The tragedy in Brighton is somewhat ex-
aggerated. The facts are, Prentice Harris super
intendent Of the Poor farm murdered his wife on
Sunday night by leary cut ing her head from
her body, and then cutting his own thr, at with
razor, dying instantly. The children were uu-
harmed. Harris was 80 years old and in good
circumstances. He had previously shown symp-
toms of insanity.
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Ak.os. Dec. 90.

AkROS. Lee. 29.
EDIroRs +. c. D.-The evidence of this NOR
ming left strong feeling in favor of the prisoner
rather indicating a probability of his defence be-
ing true. Parks was in good spirits all day.
This afternoon, however, the nature of the tes-
timoay changed materially, snd at the closing oil
the Court his case looked extremely doubtful He
bears up well, however, smiling freely when any
thing amusing takes place. He must feel san
guine of an acquittal. All of the witnesses sworn
to-day were from Cuyahoga Falls. J.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

n That veteran in the cause, Rev. E. SMITH.
says in his Christian Statesman
!" The Free Democratic Central Committee
have deferred calling State Convention. We
are glad of it. We had concluded to give our rea-
sons for opposing such Convention, but there is
no call for doing SO now."
Most men of sense take the same view of the
project for an early Convention.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

THE Crow BAR LAw.-On Thursday last,
at s,ueberville, Judge Leavlt granted On in.
junction restraining Treasurer Dodge from COL
lec'ing taxes under The Crow Bar Law from the
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
Another Riot mt Williamsburg.

New YoRK, Dec. 27.
A serious riot occurred at Williamsburg, be-
tween two parties of Irishmen, in which two
brothers. Patrick and James Cush were fatally
stabbed. O,her parties who joined in the affiay
were seriously injured.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

OaIo LEGIsLATURE.-The members elect have
been vending their way to the Capitol during the
last week. The session opened last Monday
The Governors Message shall give to our
readers next week.
We guess at the above, as We have heard moth
ing from Columbus, at the hour of going to press.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

We have never seen anything in the Por-
tage Se"tinel of so much literary merit, ss the
+" Astronomical article signed &c. Tod, AS
nonot1er,' in its last weeks issue, -
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
Congress.

No business of Importance is going forward
The members are enjoying The Holidays, and the
Houses are thin aud the sessions short.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

e The Annual Meeting of the Stockhnl,iers
of The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail Road Com
pany, occurs in the city of Cleveland to-day.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

II The following IbsEal and sound views We
have read with interest, and commend them to
our readers. The elements are surely at work
for new powerful and combined movement.-
Let every man be ready to meet The crisis with
arged views and tolerant spirit: =
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
Lower California.

A band of adventurers, led by Col. Walker
have made descent upon Lower California
They conquered the country in thirty minutes
established seat of Government, and declared 6
Republican Government. The valiant Fillibus
tiers killed six of the citizens. The account says
''Thus ended the battle of La Paz, crownine
our efforts with success, releasing Lo,cer Califor
MIA from the tyrannous yoke Of .Berico and til.
establishment Of a ne,v republic.
The officers who compose The government ars
as follows, wiz
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04
THE EXECUTIVE.

William Walker, President Of the Republic of
Lower California.
Frederick Emory. Secretary of State.
John M. Jarnagin. Secretary of War.
Howard A. Snow, Secretary of Navy.
MILITARY.
John Chapman. Major of Battalion.
Chas. II. Gilman, Captain of Battalion.
John McKibber, 1st Lieutenant
Timothy Crocker, 2d Lieutenant.
Samuel Ruloned, 81 Lieutenant.
NAVAL.
William t. Mann, Captain of Navy.
A. Williams, First Lieutenant.
John Grancell, Second Lieutenant.
Our government has been formed upon sure
and firm basis. The civil code and code of prac-
lce 10 Louisiana has been adopted for the rules OF
decision in our courts, and as the civil law of the
land"
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-01-04

ESUN JOTTlNGS; or, Laughs have ia.
IL ken Pen to; by N Parker Willis.
HALLS COOK STORE,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

The corporate authorities OF tho town Of Abingdon
have decided that the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
shall not pass within the corporation limits unless tho
depot established within the said corporation boundary
- Wyth,viHe Rep.
The trial Of tho negroes charged with conspirog and
assisting TO poison Capt Hapey In Northumberland Va
at the Court OF that county last week. They
found guilty, and three senenced DO hung the
first Friday In June neI and the other be
ported. Norfolk Herald
The democracy in North Carolina h'vo already begun
eIo their candidate for the deeds OF Captain Bragg Of
'ue more grape" notoriety Before the campaign Is
Of the faithful will probably be induced 70 be-
eve tina, they going 70 vote for the Versbe Buens
Visits hero.
THr WAR Cause.-The Providencs Journal says, the
marine Insurance Offices In that city following the load OF
like Institutions In Me large commercial places will here
after insert the war clause in all policies issued by them
The New Haven Journal says:-A convention Of col.
ored perons called TO meet In this tho 9Th lost TO
petition the Legislature TO extend the right OF voting TO
them and enforce their petition In such manner as may
be deemed xpedent Six years ago the voters
Of the State refused 10 amend the Consultation 10 this par
tcuIs but IL supposed there may have been aehspge
IN public sentiment.
We are glad 10 DO able to state that Mr. Edgsr GARTH
has 90 rapidly improyedtbst his physicians consider his
recovery beyond doubt. -0hdrioh'wRh AdsOoah.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

CfRcurr CouRT YESTERDAY. JUDoE NEREpTrH.-In the
case Of Edwin Cooke FOR forgery Of J. " Crawords
g. negotiable note, the prisoners counsel made
ton TO quish the indictment, the ground that ths
makers name was forth in the description Of III
note embodied in that document
The mmonWeal,hs attorney had other data or
guide 10 framing the indictment than tho records Of the
Hastings Court which appears defective 10 this
eIont and hence the omission upon which this motion
has been founded.
Tho records Of that court 10 all criminal proceedings
AZ NO understand made 10 conformity with the
ofgosl warrant that the omission 10 this instance had
its origin a, the hrst Stage Of the prosecution.
The court took time TO consider tho motion.
Ia tho case Of Jeremiah Downs and Patrick wilhelm,
upon writ Of error from the Court Of Hustings where
these parties sentenced TO twelve months nprison-
ment and $50 fac for assault upon jacobs Alice,
the court entered judgment 10 arrest Of judgment and
discharged the prisoners.
Tho writ Of error was founded upon detect 10 III
records Of that court which failed 10 show that the pris
pleaded the indictment. appeared after
they recognized The record exhibited further error
In tho fact thst tho parties did appear TO have com.
mitted such default would dispense with the plea.
This well ~ the fact that the offence charged IN the
Indictment was a common Law Offences, for which Il va
competent for the jury and not the court 70 aE the term
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Arre,t Of The Mexican Consul.

The latest advce from San Francisco bring us In for
nation Of the arres, by the U authorities of the Mex
can Consul at that port the violation CT the laws m the
United States by eulsting within our territory for
he Mexican service. lie discharged from CUSTODY
~ giving bail the Of ten thousand dolars The
San Francisco Herald gives the following particulars:
IL Is charged ugtnu the consul that in obedience IN
certain instructions puporting have come from the 90
vernmeut Of Mexico, he has been engaged In en-ng n
This port hand Of three thousand men, who pro
coed 70 GuIyDas, there enrolled int tho M.1can
army; The advance Of this force have lille o ,
BOARD the Challenge. The ship however WIS Ietatnod
ov order oi the collector OF the TO- violation 81 the
reTenus Ia Us OF the UuiIe States We unerttnd tire
ibuuhan proof Of the eniistn Of tIes IN a. sol
diers, and orthe issuing Of commissions to ofR;ers.
THIS proof cpn1-s beetles other thinss Of the deposit
tons OF two gentlemen Of the highest reaprcfabty in this
city. TIE public will see from tlesS facts that have
not hitherto -pk-n una viSe lily concerning the number.
anil ohjsct of This expedition.
The instructions from the Mexican government 10 the
consul at tiis port were "a follows:
To send down to GIiynr about three thousand men
TO he enlisted into the Mexican army f,r one year
The cost OF transportation TO be ,frayed by drafts
rawn by the Mexican Consul the national treasury at
Mexico.
TIL free to he composed Of Girmrns, Irish, I,lans
and French-the latter to be preferred.
Mexican citizens 10 be cpuusesd Leave tlifornI.
and ships TO be snppyed by the 'nu FOR that
such Is n briei abstract Of the instructions
The following s the letter Of tho General Commanding
this DepHHm M, requesting tho OF the Cunu:
Letter IRON ogSERAL mol 10 M moe
HEAD QuARTERs D,PARTuEsT OT THE PACIFIC
san fRAsCIsCJ. March g. 1854
Sfr ia examination Of this 2 I'd section oftne act sp
proved pril 81, 1873 believe the Mexican Consul ,s
rendered himself sn ct to tho pensles piescDrd by
that act. have therefore TO r.qies you ngree with
me In op MON, from the facts submitted your consider
alton, th4 he Consul srresto and brought 10 rid bo
fore the District Court Of the United ates in this .Ity
have tho honor to De- very resp ,ctuly your obsdient
servant,
JOHN p. WOOL, Major General.
Hon 8. w. ISoE U. 3 District Attorney San Franc soo
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28
FoR rur Vino.

Messrs. Enthusiastically many illusions havo bean
made to Liberty Fire Company, No. l. Of this city, and
We are truly pleased that pre.s Of the city have taken
Such complimentary notice Of US and our efforts But
~e let these kind notices pass without expressing
our gratitude We are now psti.ioning Tor now Engine
mousse 70 accommodate our nov and splendid apparatus
tho ono NO at present occupy being too ANAL nv ope
nan Tor is accommodation, and hope tho city council
will "at once" take the matter into attentive co,,,,
Atom Give US change OF location and add 10 our s
cheney BY 50 doing iour presen, house. even vero ru
enough, 10 out Of the way We hope too that the eoun
ell will sec tho mater In the right light and not cr,mns
the energies Of the Company. If we ara exp sed 10 mi,
ice aud heat to say nothing OF falling walls, and like
though tho mud and water at all hours Of tho nightIf
NO arc hardly looked upon semi civilized beinps LEI II
DC remembered tina. we are individually and collectively
inspired by sort OF pride" which F" duty promuts
and which It's ours to obey We not so partcusrly
iond Of "hencooPs foe Engine Houses as the people
might suppose We always feel prepared ready and viii
irg to obey the call Of tho frs bell Al the dead bour
oil night when all others Except ourselves, arc reoosng
on beds OF ease, enjoying the oum" OF bsmy si..p
or IL awake unconeerned and with sort Of con,posure
peculiar TO sleepy man. giving themselves q turn.oyer"
and an independent ejaculation OF et IL burn We ara
out on the errands Of duty and TO ali
sorts Oh "easner5Pitiess sorms-burung heat aud the
thanks We are foad Of our calling, aud while the Gre
RACES hottest our energies strongest and best directed
10 sssaage is fury We don't mention these things 70
aots inc feelings or work the sympathies OF tho
Council OF the citizens, but only say that Il du. 10
our pride as Trench il due our eIertiops ber,oore
ana our oest promises Tor the future that should hay
house w"ch will be comey In appearance and sbn b
will in measure prove ornament 70 the civ d. ,o,
look TOO sagscousy at few dollars and cents IN mat
ter Of such very serious Importance Ii soma "uus,r
Gus stranger, I've don't mean such q as wa, B.l Ia
min Bowoe) were to come here, and li:tlo du,, aa,
kicked up In anticipation Of his advent lew
would perhaps 10 looked upon sine 4. uonn and
this Exodus perhaps viewed public calamity Nov We
nope In all sincerity that councinsn have not st
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DIED.

residence In Hanover county the 9fnd day of Ma Oh
last after Lingering illness Of
Of his age. 49, ~ W." 'SA1
Pe. perhaps enjoyed greater share OF tie rem CT
enndener f the community In sheh tina n, ,Le OF
this notice. always f-xbiy upright In every relation
o. e In which he vas ,isd upon 10 act
HE by mild aud depoi his friend,
assoeiate. kind and Anecti nate mast hu-
mAn and nduigent and above all exemplary
m noer OF the Church OF Christ he be said 10 hays
Oende all the sterling citizen sh lh de
pev OF the sincere Tristan Mr.. Chick d ayes
numerous au OF relAt yes With the pit
ner OF his Dos IN, hiA rreparstle loss.
On the In the eoun,v AZ
over EpMARb o. sYDN0R Esq in the s6tu Of his age
Ths friends OF the family
from his late residence On this day O'Clock p. NJ
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28
A., % ,y :, JUN ~ WOOb, Major General.
Hon 3. w. ISoE u ) District Attorney, San Franc SEQ

The Gsdsden Treaty passed by vote of thirty three N
fourteen The Southern unanimous in the afr
NATIVE. Eight Northern Wings four Democrats and two
Freeioilep yo" 10 the negative The treaty passed
provides boundary embracing tEenty eight ihouaan
square miles OF territory aud for the Pacific III.
road. Mr.. Bells amendment, providing for guarantee
and protectoate on the part Of the Uned States Govern
ment towards the Tebuantepec Railroad or Canal Is adopt
ed and forms part OF the Treaty I; settles the disputed
hesla Valley question. giving the United States the
boundary at the initial point upon this side. The Article
2roViding for private C'ms vas rjected unanimously
The United States IL released from the eleventh Article Of
the lreaty Of Guidsloupe Hdsgo End all claims arising
under IT, For these concessions the United States Is 20
pay ten million, OF dollars II Il supposed the project
thus prepared By the Senate will be approved by the
President, aud gladly accepted by Santa Auna.-Baii
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

tho presented by the court
Tor the judgment which he had rendered Judge C,ump
was counsel for the prisoners in this case.
wm T. Pierce uss then put upon trial for obtaining
sum OF sos IRON John Ill., under false preences In Jan.
uary last Tho court previously decided adversely upon
motion to quash tho Indictment made upon the stound
that the money was lent BY Hill. and not given a. an
equivalent for money making secret, promised to DO
communicated By tho prisoner 10 Hill a. was charged
Aaer lengthy trial the case vas given the jury who
10 less than half an hour, brought In verde, Of no.
guilty. ESQ az - th0F
Tho commonwealth attorney, BY consent Of the court
entered snoii' proseqa In the second indictment for
similar fraud upon Mr.. Beverly Wells.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

eW- The latest intelligence from Mexico is to thu
effect, that Santa An IN has defeated Alvarez 1t il
also stated, that the Americans said to have been ar
rest n, San Blashave been carried heavily chained
to the Capitol.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

Nm A. D. BRowS, OF Opak', In this State. has inven.
ted EScayatiug MacnGe which bid. r, ir TO super
'ede those now In ass Tho great desderatun 10 Rail
road building is the cbeapness which the work can be
executed, aud Mr. Brown by his invention has done
much We think, towards the accomplishment of this de.
'irabe object Among the many advantages Mr. Browns
nachne possesses over those in ue simplicity OF
construction cheapness as compared with Others and tho
remarkably small expense M which IL IL Workoj-an an
gine OF one or two horse power will DO sufficiently large
and II Is calculated to do with ease half much work
ths largest Bxcayaor ut one fifth tho cost This fact
OF ITSELF we're there none Others would bs sufficient TO
recommend IL " general u'o The principle upon which
IL is constructed Is such that will be likely TO got
Of ordgr but shoul IL become So II will DO easily 70
eraon aud convinced the inventor has
cd IN producing very complete mtchine We hone no
may be lisra! rewarded for bis labor GsOrgia Tsis-
graph.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28

H- The Washington Sentinel is publishing the
names of the three thousand New England Clergy
men, who impiously protested "in the name of AL
mighty God" against the passage of the Nebraska
bill. 1t says, there is doubt that many Of these
names are Spurious and its "object in publishing
them is to detect any frauds and forgcres that ma,
have been committed"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-28
ELEyEsTH pIY.

TCpDhT April 70, 1854.
One OF the Jurors was 80 NJ we'll this morning a. TO 70
qnte couch the jury 10 lie co. while listening TO
the argument.
Capt ID. L. Moore, COMMONWEALTH Attorney began
the closing argument for the prosecution Altar some
comments the duts OF the jury to exclude from their
minds, as was urged by the prisoners counsel all pru-
dces or opinions formed from IN the before
they were sworn, he urged them, II they should think
from tho evidence that tho prisoner guilty, execute
the law which they 70 administer. The Law
bsd been framed by tbs experience Of sgos and all eIpe
rience showed that s execution necessary the
safety OF society, and had been modified suit the d-
ferent ages upon whom IL operate IL relied on
here by the Defence that unuantable prejudice had
been raised against the prisoner and those operated on
BY II had employed hr. Niche assist tho prosecution
from spirit Of revenge. Il right that additional
counsel should DO employed assist the prosecution
when number Of counsel were employed on the other
side and Of them the abest lawyers 10 tn Stae
IL has been customary In such aud under such cir
cum5tsneos 10 employ additional counsel 70 assist the
prosecution and the sbest lawyers have acted both In
this country and 10 England In assisting prosecuous
Mr. ~ had been the regular prosecutor 10 this for
number Of years, aud gentleman who would
carry the prosecution farther than he believed IL was
proper for him TO go. He hal been employed, add had
consented 10 act under peculiar circumstances Colonel
Smith had acted 10 the natter from Of duty aud