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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
Circular.
Circular.
Rooms of Ohio State Board of Agricultural

Rooms OF OhIO SC0Le 6OGrG OF A9TIcuLEuTe,(
Columbus, Dec. 20, 1858.
With view to the formation of 'snuceus,' p
around which may hereafter be collected an ex-
tensive and interesting Cabinet, containing speci-
mems of most of the Agricultural and Mineral pro-
ducts in Ohio, to be arrangedf for inspection in the
Rooms of the State Board, at Columbus, the un-
dersgned knows of no better means of reaching
the farmers of Ohio, than through the medium of
the slocal press'' of the various counties.
He would therefore invite the following persons,
they having been successful competitors at the late
County Fair of Portage County, to contribute of
the articles mentioned opposite their names, de-
posting the same with the Secretary of their
County Society as soon after receiving this Circu-
lar as convenient, that specimens may be obtained
and arranged by the time of the next regular meet
ing of the Board, which will commence ON the 18th
of next month, January,) to be sent by the Sec
retary of each County Society, with models of
Farm Implements, and Native Minerals when these
can be procured,) by Express, Cor private convey
anee, when opportunity offers) in parcels as fol-
lows Of Wheat, and other small grains and seeds,
one pint each. Corn in the ear, one half dozen
ears, Two samples each of the various fruits and
vegetables upon which premiums were awarded,
and samples of Wool.
b Wheat, JOHN WEBER
Corn, X. H. PECK.
Oats,
Clover Seed,
Timothy Seed,
Apples, AUSTIN COLLINS.
Potatoes, PHILo SELBY.
Wool, s. 4. DICKINSON.
The effort will hereafter be made to obtain a
renewal of specimens Immediately after the close
of the annual County Fairs, to be selected from
articles drawing premiums. By this means dele
gates from County Societies to the annual meet
ings in December, will have brd's-eye view of
all the County Fairs in Ohio, in the departments
of Fruit, Grain, Seeds and Vegetables, as also in
the article of Wool All articles so contributed,
being labeled with the name of the producer,
(Grains and Seeds in glass jars,) key will at
once be furnished, by which an interchange or
purchase of Grains and Vegetables may be made,
promising certainty in the results, and laying the
foundation for material upon which to base re-
ciprocal interchange of Grains and Seeds with
Agricultural Societies in our own and in foreign
countries. G. SPRAGUE,
Cor. Sec. Ohio State Board of AgricaI.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

The NAVAL BATTLE.-The first accounts of
the grrat sea fight between the Turks and Rus
SLAMS represented that the Turks lost all but one
of their vessels. Later accounts render it proba-
BILE that seven or eight of their vessels escaped
instead of being sunk. The next steamer will
probably bring more particular and reliable ac-
count "a
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

VERMONT SENAroR.-Judge PHELPS has taken
his seat in the U. S. Senate. He was appointed
last winter by the Governor. to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of Senator Upham. His
commission reads "to serve until the action of the
Legislature" That body having unsuccessfully
tried to elect Judge P. holds over as matter Of
course.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

sDxArH OF HORACE CANFIELD.-The Democratic
Ssandend of Thursday last, brings US the melan-
choly intelligence Of the death Of HORACE CAN
sIEiD Esq, it's editor and proprietor. He died at
his residance in Akron on the morning of the 29th
inst, Of lung fever. His funeral was attended with
masonic honors, on the Sunday following. The
deceased was formerly citizen Of this place. where
he leaves many faieuds to lament his loss.
An honest, industrious and intelligent citizen,
his death will long be remembered in the commu-
nifty where he lived
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

&C. Oar Carrier returns his sincere thanks for
tAS kindly greeting he received on Monday, and
wishes his numerost patrons happy year to its
close, and maRy more like unto it.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

BANK ELEcTIoN.--The annual election of Off
csEs Of the Portage County Branch Bank in Ra-
VIENNA, was held in their Ranking house on Mon
day last. We learn by note from Mr.. EBBERr,
tho Cashier, Tint oil the old officers were re-elect-
ed asfollowts
DSfectors-R. T.. Campbell, 8. sBeecher, s.
@rocker, w. Frazer, 8. A. Gillett. III. Giddings,
F.W. Seymour.
PrssidentS-R. r. Campbell.
5 Manber Of Board Of Controls. A. Gillett
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

Advices from the city of Mexico, to the 18th,
inform US that Santa Anna has accepted the po-
sition of Emperor, at salary of sixty thousand
dollars. He adopted the title of "Most Serene
Highness," and has promulgated his intention Of
naming his successor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
Probate Court.

81 The following decision was made in the Pro-
bate Court at its session on Monday:
Inc State of ohio)
fa8h4s VS. Ia Certiorari.
E.B. Esty.
49,. This case came to this Court on error from
tee docket of Clinton Young, Esq, of Hiram
township. Defendant was charged with keeping
a thppling house. Verdict of the jury, Guilty.
=. The Court held
J.. That the Constitution gave the Legislature
power to pass such laws as would guard against
the evils resulting from the traffic in ardent spirits.
& 2. The Legislature, in accordance with such
provision passed law authorizing the trustees of
the several townships in this State to suppress or
prohit houses known as places of resort for tip
tpling and intemperarce, by such rules and ordi-
nances as they may deem proper; limiting them
only in the amount Of the fine, but permitting
chem to be the judges ofthe means to be used to
attain the end @ So
ar g.. Ifthey, by an ordinance, prohibit the sale
of liquor by the small to be drunk as beverage,
they will most efectually prohibit tpplng houses.
Therefore, the judgment is affirmed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

PRAIsEwoRTHY.- HARVEY HoTcHKIss Esq,
one Of our citizens, has donated to the order of
Odd Fellows of the Ravenna Lodge, his spacious
hall in the Phoenix Block, which will make one
of the most splendid rooms in the county.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

PrTEsBURGH DAILY EVENING Posr.-The pro-
prietors of the Pittsburgh Morning Post propose
to issue an evening paper with the above title.
we regard the Pittsburgh Post as one of the best
of Western papers, and are happy to witness this
evidence of its prosperity. In addition to the lat
eat news published in the Morning Post the Eve-
Ming Post will anticipate the news of the morning
papers some twelve hours.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

THR LEc1sLArURR.--Monday was the day for
ts meeting of the Legislature, but we have had no
report Of their organization yet. We shall not
ettsmpt TO Icy the Governors Message before our
resders before our regular issue next week, as we
expect to be absent from home for the comiug
wssk.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
sale or SHIPS.

An error occurred last week Ia the notice O
sie sale Of slips at the Congregational Meeting
House. The sale takes place tomorrow, the 5th
instead Of the 96th. as we had it in our last.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

AMERICAN NoB1LrrY.-The Senate has passed
bill confering on Gen. Scott the title of Lieu
tenant Genera Scott by brevet. This is prec-
dent for future titles. Are there any more Gen.
Scots in the Senate awaiting to be titled. Can
this distinction add new hoeors to the reputation
of Gen. Scott, is it to heal the wounds of dis
appointed presidential aspirations' What author
ity Congress may have to create sinecure, be-
cause, perchance, it will tickle the vanity of the
tall-feathered hero, is more than we can divine.
1t is to be hoped that the House will put a veto
on this todyism of aristocratic noodles, whose on
ly ambition is to ape the gewgaws and sounding
meaningless titles of empty foolishness.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
Frightful Conaagration inn New York.


A destructive fire occurred in New York on
the night of the 26th ult, destroying large a
mount of property. The magnificent ship Great
Republic, was burned to the waters edge. She
was insured for 100000 Her cargo was valued
at 100000. The packet ship Joseph Walker
was totally destroyed, and the packet De Witt
Clinton greatly damaged. The clipper White
Squall was towed down stream completely en-
veloped in flames. She foated to the Navy Yard,
where she burnt to the waters edge.
The extensive bakery of Treadwell & Son on
Front street, the extensive warehouses of D. w,
Manwarning g. Co., James Roland g. Co., Har-
ris g. Co.. B. M. Reynolds & Co., Dunsbery &
Bells foundry; Davidson g. Youngs extensive
cracker bakery, were all destroyed, and several
other buildings were greatly damaged
The New York Herald sums up the loss by this
fire at 1892 900, of which $685., 900 is covered by
insurance.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
The City of Erie.

The N. Y. Tribune, in speaking of the moboc-
racy of Erie, observes:
"This prevalence of mob law at Erie for three
weeks, with the corporate authorities aiding and
abettng, is going to have justly very unfavora-
BILE effect upon the railroad and other securities of
Pennsylvania. State where such proceedings
are tolerated-where the drugs of groceries are
allowed unchecked to tear up rails, burn bridges,
and plow up road beds, while the Governor "sym-
pathses'' with them-cannot be expected to have
any credit either at home or abroad, and we know
that some Of our largest banking houses have re-
solved to write to their correspondents and advise
their dealers to have nothing to do with securities
of any kind emanatng from Pennsylvania. Per-
haps by these and other retaliatory measures
which are threatened, the abettors of such violence
at Erie may be brought to realizing sense of the
discreditable position they now occupy"
There is but one opinion as to the result of this
outrage on community. That it can end in any
thing but disaster to the mob city, pretends
to question. Already the subordinates begin to
suffer the consequences. A correspondent of the
Toledo Republican writes, 81 saw ladies of the first
class carrying their own baggage from the depot
to the break, and repulsing with scorn and con-
tempt every offer made by these harpes (the cab
men and porters) to carry themselves and baggage
sfor mere trife' to the cars. Not single pas
senger could be revaied on to patronize them to
the amount of penny, while the poor ninnies
were compelled to stand and bite their lips and
listen to jests and curses fromall who would deign
to bestow them.''
Should these outrages continue much longer,
Ohio will be compelled to repeal the charter of
the Ohio and Pennsylvania road, from sheer ne
cessity. A member of Congress from Pennsyl-
vania has written home that unless this violence
is restrained, Congress will repeal the duty iron
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

In Sen Mr.. Sumner presented the petition
of the AMI fiean Peace Society. urgilF the estab-
lishment . arbitration as a means of settlement
of international difficulties. Mr.. Atchlhson pfe-
sented a-sbill granting land to Missouri, illinois,
Indiani andS Ohio, for railroads and branches
through those States. MIR. James introduced a
joint resolution granting sword to the nearest
male relative of Major Samuel Ringold, killed at
the battle of Palo Alto Mr. Seward introduced
Dill establishing post roads through the terrific
rles OF tne U. S. to California. This bill provides
..or first class double track railroad from some
point on the western boundary of one of the At
lantic States to the eastern boundary of Califor-
MIA, through territories north of 40 degrees para
lei of north latitude, to be completed within FIVE
years from date of contract. One fifth to be COM
pleted annually. That Immediately after the pas
sage Of this bil the work is to be let to the low
est bidder, who shall deposit with the government
five millions of dollars security for the perform
ance of the contract, and shall receive interest
said deposite. The company is to have the prof
its and emoluments Of the road for fifty years.
when it is to pass into the hands of the Govern
ment. Congress is to have the right to reduce at
any time the tolls and fares for passengers, but
always to allow ten per cent actual profit on the
investment of the company. Congrese is also to
have the right to take the road at any time, by
paying the company the amount expended, with 10
per cent interest. The bill was referred to the
committee on Post Offices
Hon. Brookins Campbell, of the House of Rep
reseutatives, from Tennessee, died on the 27th
and was buried on the 29th ult. His eulogy was
pronounced by Mr.. Jones in the Senate, and by
Mr.. Smith, his colleague, in the House.
A vote of thanks, and resolution presenting
sword to Capt. Ingraham for his gallantry at
Smyrna, has passed the House. There is not
much probability that the general government will
take hold of the Pacific rail road. We hope, at
least, that it will not, but would fan believe that
the day is yet far distant when the government
will engage in rail road speculation of any kind.
AS soon would we witness the resuscitation of the
U. S. Bank, as to see great governmental mo-
nopoly that would crush all opposition and hold
the destinies of the nation in it's hands.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04
Riot at Cincinnati.

BEDINI, the Nuncio of the Pope, has been for
some time visiting this country. On the 23d ult.
he was at Cincinnati, and by his presence gave
such insult to the "lberas,'' called as to call
down their vengeance, which they proceeded to
carry out in a summary manner An article ap-
peared in German protestant paper, denouncing
the Nuncio, and recommending treatment SINH
lar to that received by Haynau in London. On
Sunday night, the Society of Freemen" met, and
formed procession, numbering about 800. Mar
tial music preceded, and numerous transparencies,
exhibiting the Nuncio in no very attering aspect,
such as "Down with Bedini,' aI'he gallows bird
Bedini,'' "No Priests, no Kings,'' with carica-
lures to MATCH were carried by the foremost riot
ers.
The Nuncio was stopping at Arch Bishop Pur-
cells, near the Cathedral. Intelligence having
reached him that an attack was premeditated, the
police were summoned and the entire force called
out, completely armed, who proceeded to the Ca
thedral, and met the rioters at the corner of Plum
and Ninth streets. A shot was fired from the pro-
cesson when at the signal of the captain, the po-
lice rushed. upon them and each endeavored to
seize his man. Some fifty or sixty were secured,
and locked up to await their examination. The
rioters Immediately took to their heels, and made
the best escape they could. Some fifty pistol shots
were fired, and clubs, stones and weapons freely
used The melee lasted but few minutes. Sew
eral persons were seriously injured-one, Ger
man. one of the rioters, died from wounds received
WoMEN's R1GHTs.-The following is prac-
tical specicen of the latterday theory of women's
rights. We quote from the Cincinnati Enquirer:
WoMAN's R1GHrs.-All the Lucy Stones and
Lucreta Motts in Christendom could not by abb
struse and metaphysical logic demonstrate the
rights of women, in manner that we were an
eyewitness to yesterday. This practical demon
s;ration Of woman's rights took place on the cor
ner of main and Fourth-streets yesterday about
noon. A female of fair physical proportions came
in contact with specimsn of the ge''es homo' and
after administering to him round OF oaths tnat
would shock Philadelphia fish woman, pitched
into him sans ceremonie and thrashed him.. FROM
the rapid succession of blows the man received,
we should Judge he saw stars for few seconds.
He collected his scattered ideas together and
sneaked off, whilst the female assailant majestic
ally stalked off from the scene of conflict.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-01-04

or The following communication was design
ed for our last weeks paper, but was not receir-
ed until we had already SO much copy in hand as
compel US to delay il till this week.
Eovf The port Canti
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-10

Nearly every moueyed man. and very many men Of
small means, have suffered severely by these forgeres
and set down the whole amount Of spurious warrants
far from million Of dollars, which Meiggs has
ceivng some $500 900 in cash This loss falls principal
ly the outsiders to the phrasing term of the
street.-the bankers, near as can be ascerained suf
ferng to the amount Of about Of the whole
Mr.. Meggs was evidently cautious in placing the
rants as far AZ practicable in the hands of those who
would not be likely to use them for their loans,
to do otherwise than lock them up taking the loans of
him as Investments.
We received through the attention Of Messrs sweeny
Baugh pretty reliable evidence that the bark America
off the Heads distant about twenty miles southwest
and becalmed, about four P M, Friday. In connec
tion with number of gentlemen interested, we have
Capt Alden Of the Active to start at once to
sweep the coaat within distance Of sixty miles in every
direction and we have opened subscription paper for
person feeling interest to subscribe their share
Of the cost and receive proportion Of the gain mas
much as we cannot but conclude that Mr. Meiggs has
quantity of money with him. We have forwarded slips
from the Evening Journal to each Of country Offices
Ter yesterdays boat and photographed at TO Marys
Vile, Sacramento and Stockton to make public notice
Of the facts to prevent any sales Of spurious warrants
there. ADAMS 4 Co.
There man here who bore farsr reputation
integrity than Henry Meiggs whose name has been
closely connected with most OF local improvements.
Yet, he has suddenly absconded after having commit
led forgeries and contracted business debts to the
amount of nearly two millions Of dollars The following
may be taken as moderate approximation Of his na-
1cmptroer's warrants forged ............. 100000
Forged or over-issued stock Of the California
Lumber Company, Of which concern he was
FTessuent %oo,vW
rorgeries on different MERCANTILE firms ..... $1,000
Total. 81 600 900
The forged warrants and stock had been hypohecated
for advances. II is supposed that Aeiggs may have
cevcd upon them nearly 500 0o0 upwards Of onehalf
with him John 6. Neiggs, brother Of Horny, aud
who was recently elected under reform or Nnow Nothing
that the two brothers were art and psrt IN the
forgcries. They f Ais secretly the ID instant apom
the turk Amejcdm, which had been bought, prorfioned
manned and armed for tie occasion, and phicA ,rus
cleared in the Custom House r the convenient quarter
ports In the Pacific" III luck 90 with the scoundres
Their vile deeds have stirred San Francisco 10 It's CENTRE
have ruined many honest people, cost rich bankers mer
chants and nanccrs hundreds Of thousands of doars
and helped to destroy all moral confidence between man
and man In this community. Their assets are MI.
Other great forgeres expected to b discovered
and other heavy failures declared
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-10
SCENES OF HORROR ON BOARD AND ON
SHORE

From the San Francisco Herald, Oct. IL
Everything relating to the terrible disaster to the
Yankee Blade IL looked for with interest just now Ia
addition to the very full particulars published by US
Yesterday give the following letters from various
bearing upon the subject and such fur
some Of the passengers CO.,
TheGoah arrived here this morning with over eight
hundred souh board rescued from the steamer
Yankee Blade wrecked ION resf Of rocks just above
Point Conception, on the afternoon OF the LIST INST
that the wreckng OF this Hne ship conriyed In San
Francisco BY the shoulder strikers" Of whom large
numbers were board. He says that immediatciy on
the ships striking they took possession OF the boats,
dan permitted no one to enter until after they had
stripped him of his money They robbed the treasure
cut open trunks &C. aud prevented the passengers IRON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-10

The above are the Street Department funds.
April II to %, Jesse L. Wetmore:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-10

Isbell both of that city.
In San Francisco, BY Rev Mr. Cutler, Mr. g. o. Joha-
son. of San Francisco to Miss Lucy NJ Dodge, Of Lows
Mass.
In Sacramento, Oct s, Mr.. David zumerveit to Miss
In Georgetown, Oct. 1, David T. Buell., Sheriff Of n
Dorado county, to Miss Nina L. Terri, of Trumbun Co..
Ohio.
In San Francisco, Oct g. by Rev. B. Briefly, John '.
McEwee of Philadelphia, to Miss Mary Scott Of Bss
In Shasta, Oct. S, Mr. A. Crotefsnd to Miss Amelia
Zumdahl.
At Keystone Flat, Oct 3, BY y. O. Bell, Esq, .JeAa
lcard, Of Texas, to Miss Margaret steen.
Near Oakland Sept 20, the wife Of Mr. Griffith Hiats
In this City October ?, the Lady Of Mr. @. Q. JONES' =
In aarysvills, October 4, the wife of Mr. Parker Il
In Jackson, october 6, the lady Of Mr. Mastssss.,
In lone valley September 90 the lady Of L. B. Fin
The lady Of Captain W. H. p Hams, of . daughter.
In this city, tho 18th inst the lady of the isAs
Edward Mckenzie Esq, Of : daughter.
In Sonora on Sunday msrnng, cath ut, at the rel.
dencc Of his brotherin law Rev 8 Harmon tho Rev.
Henry kinney for the last seven years missionary =
In Sonora, set: II, WIN. K. Smith, aged . yssrs.
Al sherOci's Bar MERGED River, septcnssr IT, y e.
min Bassett, Of FeeLskiIi, NY
In San Francisco, Dot S, NJ. John Simmer, native -
In San Frsncsco, Oot Of syphus fever. Mr.: Albert
W. Chick SON Of james Chic Of Frankfort, Me-. assa
% years.
Moret q native of France, aged % years.
In Sacramento city, on the 10th instant Of consuuQ
tIon Mr. James Beckett, late Of New York, In the 3yA
San TrsSeisco, Oct /. Capt Bella Dexter, ons Of ~
Hrst ponsess Of California having arrived here IN 20
n San Francisco, Oct. ., after lingering il(neas
Mary Csvsnah Nekon, late Of New York city, assd n
In San Francses Oct s. Jonathan Frisby, hts q ~
bile, Ala, aged 40 years. f.s..
Al washngton fclo county, Oct. g. Robert McKibbsn.
late OF the steam ferry boat Yolo.
In Hope Valley beyond tho Summit OF the Sierra Ne
yads, sept % John Butler, formerly Of WIN county.
III, in the 23d year Of his age.
In Nevada, Sept 20 LORENZO Bodwell aeed q years.
Of malignant dysentery. He from Stanstcad, Cha
do East W1tM1
In Jackson, Oct ., Hugh B. FlctcheS aged o. years.
AT Ban Jose, Oct. 8, Edwin, son ~ william J. aaA
Emile G. Whitney, Of San Francisco, agcd IL moutha
and II days.
In MarysviIle, Oct. l. q. J. Smith, Of Oregon QslcA
In San Francisco, Oct. IL. Mrs. Hannah q. Aawysr.
wife OF DR.. A. r. Sawyer.
At tho Insane Asylum in Stockton, Oct 8, William
usson Qasrksco), aged about 80 Years, formerly Of