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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-28
A Healthy Sentiment.

So far as we can ascertain, the press gen.
orally commend the vetoes of President
PIERCE. They behold in them determin-
alton to preserve the Treasury from the rude
grasp Of those who would despoil it to pro-
mote individual and sectional interests. The
degree of satisfaction with which these vetoet
are received, argues that the public senti
ments ON the matters embraced in the bills
vetoed, is most healthy once Chill. Adver
fi7er ...
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For the Portage Sentine
The INdeDendeMt Press.

In the columns of the Portage County
Democrat, Of this week noticed an article
over the signatures, of several citizens OF
Edinburgh, who, had become subscribers,
to the Independent Press. The object, oil
said article, seems to be, to notify the pub
lie that they had backed out of their con-
tract, for reasons therein stated. Where that
article was got up or by whom it was writ.
ten, | know or care not, but this much dc
know, that certain official came down
from Ravenna, and labored hard with
the patrons of the new Anti slavery
paper, and from the above, named article, il
seems that he was successful in getting foul
old bunker wings to withdraw their patron
age from the same. But freesOilers are
different timber, their principles, are mo-
got up on a contract. They cannot as eas
y be whipped into the traces. They are
unwilling to sell their religious rights, to any
party political. A pretty state of things
indeed! that man in this free country, il
not permitted to read or sustain religious
periodical unless it contains, or chimes il
with his political organization.
| EDINBURGH.
March 23d, 1855.
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The NeR Postage LaR--1n ssrue
lions 10 POstmasters.

We published few days since the new.
Postage law, which requires that al letters
betwee1 places in the United States shall
be prepaid, and that after the lst Of january
1856, Postmasters must place postage stamps
upon all prepaid letters upon which such
stumps may not have been placed by the
writer's, OF. which may not be enclosed in
stamped envelopes.
The prepayment provisions of the law, as
will be seen by the annexed instructions OF
the Post Master General, goes into effect on
the Ist Of April next. The rates of the post
age to be charged on each single letter for
any distance not exceeding 5000 miles is
three cents, and over 5000 miles, ten cents.
The law does not change the existing rates
or regulations in regard to letters TO or from
Canada or other foreign countries nor does
it effect the franking privilege. The pro-
visions in regard to the registration of val
liable letters will be carried into effect, and
special instructions issued to the Postmast'
ers on the subject, as soon as the necess'
ary blanks can be prepared and distributed
The following are the instructions in regarC
to the law. .. sa.
OF NoTIcE is hereby given that, agree
able to an act of Congress approved Marcf
Sd, 1856, the following rates of Postage are
to be charged, ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY
OF APRIL NEXT, in lieu of those new estab'
lished, to wit: r.-
On every single letter conveyed in thu
mail between places in the United States
for any distance not exceeding three thous
and miles, three cents, and for any distance
exceeding three thousand miles, ten cents.
From and after said first day OF April pre-
payment on letters is required, excepting up
on such as are to or from foreign country
or to officers OF the Government on offcia
business. The fFanking privilege remainI
unchanged. .....
From and after the first day Of Janury
eighteen hundred and fifty six, postmaster
are required to place postage stamps upoI
all prepaid letters on which such stamp
may not have been placed by the writ
ers. '-...... r..
BY the third sections Of the act the Postmas
ter General is authorized to establish
uniform system for the registration of valu
able letters. This provision of the law viii
be carried into effect, and special instruction
therefore will be issued to Postmasters a
soon as the necessary blanks can be prepar
ed and distributed.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
n
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New PostnKe Law.

In another column will be found an ab-
stract Of the instructions given under this
law BY the Post Master General. This is
a matter Of some importance, and from the
abstract published, it will be seen that FROM
AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF APRIL NEXT,
all postage on letters must be prepaid, and
that from and after the first day of January
1856, post masters are required to see that
stamps are placed on all prepaid letters.
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STRANGE INFATuArIoN.-Phe who
was to have been executed at Albany, New
York, on Friday, and who escaped from pris-
on on Thursday, was overtaken on the road
to his former residence, and begged 50 pite.
ously that the officers permitted him, in
company with them, to proceed to the grave
of his murdered wife and relatives. HI,
pointed out the spot where he desired to b,
buried, viewed the grave of his wife, an.
then returned to prison to await his own ex
ecution on the next morning.
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War with Spain Threatemed-The
Administration bringing OWt
the Big Guns-Secretary DObbin
WASHINGTON March 10.

... . WASHINGTON March 10. %
Secretary Dobbin is still confined to his
house. The President had an interview with
him to-day.
1t is rumerd that orders 60 out to Havana for
the naval force to seek reparation for the El
Dorado outrage. The steamer Princeton,
with ten heavy guns, is already there; the
steamer Fulton, with five guns; the frigate
Columbia with fifty guns; and the sloop
Falmouth with 90 guns, are either there now
or will be very soon. They are all under
command of Commodore Newton. There ia
an additional force Of 30 g uns at Norfork "ea-
dy, if wanted, at short notice. The Admin
istration is frery, but don't know how long
it will continue so.-Special dispatch to Ht
Ne,D York Daily Times. .f-.- j.. r,..,. i.
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ROot and Shoe store.

THE subscriber would respectfully an
l. nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and Vicinity,
that he has been receiving during the past
era and complete assortment Of Boots and Shoes suit
able for the Spring trade; comprsng the various kinds
and cOlors of Ladies and Gentemen Boysand Youths,
and Calf Skin Congress Caters Bootcs aud Buskins
Kid and Enameled Patient Leather. Also q few pair
ofLadies and Gents Rubbers ustto supply the pres
ent ntdemand. & Ast& &4| &SsS aef =
The public respectfully invited to call and exam
inc for themselves they may be assured Of hnding
article that will suit, with prices corresponding with
the times. mar21-33
Ravenna, March TO- 1855 WIN! GARDNER.
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EDUCATIONAL NOTICE-The annu.,
Legal Notice.

Charles H. Grissc, plaintiff, } e.
, Civil action before r
Warren Atwood, defendant,s@) B. Conant, Esq.
Notice is hereby given, that at the instance ofthe said
Charles H. Grese, plaintiff order OF attachment In
the above cause was issued by p. B. Conant, ESQ.,,
in the county of Portage and State of Ohio, on tho
Goth day of March, A, D. 1885, against tho goods, chat
ties property and effects of the said Warren Atwood,
defendant, resident of said county Of Portage,
for the sum of $237 10 RANNEY & TAYLOR,
RAJ emma, March 90, 1s55-34-3w Attys for Plaintiff.
Spring STYLE, lS55.-Just received
~ one case of "a No. ~ SILK HATS, latest style
and selling cheap. ..4 80. NJ .ry..,.sy4
Mar. 26, 1855 PRENTIss, HoPKlNs & Co.
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NRm a0uertisamtlts.

EOR SALE OR RENT = A dwelling
L House on lot No. go, about 40 rods west Of the
Depot on Main street in the town of Rayenna, with six
finished rooms, good well of water, q number Of
valuable fruit trees and other conveniences necessary
to render 1t pleasant place of residence. will be
sold or rented on the most reasonable erms For par
cuars apply to the subscriber, at the Office Of the
Portage Sentinel. JAMES MAGILLON.
RaYenna March %, 1854
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Citizens Anti Tax, Anti.
Know Nothing Meeting

The citizens of Ravenna, opposed to To-
cal township and corporation taxes, and Sc
cret midnight caucuses, are requested to
meet at the Grand Jury Room, in the Court
House, on Friday evening next, at seven o.
clock, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for Township and Corporation Off
GERS.
MANY CITIZENS.
March 26, 1856.
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BREApsTuFFs in THE UNITED STATES
Hunts Merchants Magazine thus speaks of
the trade in breadstuffs thatwill open at tae
commencement of the navigation in the
spring: ..
fatWhen the spring opens the canals and
the lakes stream of breadstuffs will set to.
ward the Old World in uninterrupted flow.
The ground sown is the most extensive eyel
under culture within our limits, and if there
be no blight on our harvest, we can feed th'
nations Of Europe so far as they may nee'
beyond their own production. Previous y
the coming forward OF the new, the store
of old, which have accumulated ct the yarl
GUS points Of inland shipment, will be sen
forward, and that which was boarded durin
the fall, when. q high price was offered for !
Il in vain, will be, sold far below the rates ino'
current"
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or The summary. .ofmarine disasters and
loss of property on the lakes, from lS4S to
1854, as published in the Buffalo Democracy,
shows an aggregate of one thousand .fve hun
dred and Jffty disasters, and the enormous
loss Of str millions, .Jfttg-toa,. thousand t,Oc
hundred and tseenty.fUe dollars: Over tact
million Of tho losses occurred in lS54--tht
long to-be-remembersd ysur of casualties
and catastrophes on land and water.
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CLOTMING.

T DALRYMPLE, begs to call the atten-'
Ia. ton of his friends and others that he has NOT
FAILED as reported, but continues TO carry on bus-
ness at the old Stand, door east Of the Phenix
Block, where he has good stock Of Ready sMade
Clothing Cloths Cassimers and vestiDgs, &C., which
he is able to offer at low prices to- ai III 2T. s3T
PROMPT.PAYING CUSTOMERS, gbj
And he would solicit continuance Of such trade.
Buyers win do well to give him call, as they viii
have great bargains offered them. d. .yn.l.u 4.is
RaVenna, March 81, 1855 L. DALRYMPLE,
a. 3 one door east Of the Phenix BlOck,f =
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CAPTAIN INGRAHAM.-The Charlestown
Is. C.) Standard says that while this distin-
guished officer is receiving from the people
Of foreign countries fattering testimonials
of admiration for his heroic conduct in the
Koszta business, his entire property at home
is passing under the auctioDeer's hammer to
satisfy an execution for security debt
Twenty thousand dollars wOul preserve
the gallant officers homestead. The debt
is no private obligation, but is a liability in-
Cured for the defalcation of an official of the
State. The honorable and courageous dis.
charge of public duty might furnish some
ground for relief, especially where, by the
default of another officer of State, an inno'
ce.lt person was made to suffer while absent
in the public service. Mr.. Ingraham's faith
er, an officer under Paul Jones in the Rev
olutionary Navy, lost his entire fortune By
French spoliation. % ga.t4@ guo
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JAMES CAMPBELL,
Postmaster General.
P. o. Department, March 9, 1865.
The Democratic Nominees for the
Supreme Bench.


We copy below an article from the Ohio
Columbian-a Free soil paper published
at Columbus,-in relation to Messrs. Ken
non and Warden, the Democratic nominees
for Supreme Judges, and call the attention
of our readers to til . sentiments therein ex-
pressed:
To the Editor of the Ohio Columbian:
was much pleased with the tenor, and
spirit ofthe articles in the last two numbers
of the Columbian, in respect to the Supreme
Judges, and most heartily concur in all that
you have said respecting Judge Kennon,
whose moral and professional character, in
dustry and ability, eminenly qualify him
to adorn the station for which he has been
nominated. But, Thought you did not go
far enough, for you should have included
Judge Warden in the same category. AL
though much younger, his experience as a
jurist, the ability, industry and learning
which he has displayed while on the Bench,
and the excellence of his character, indicate
him also as one of the best men that could
have been selected. We.do not want mere
politicians on the Bench, nor ought to we care
from what party the Judges come, SO long
as they possess the requisite qualifications.
That both the above named possess these
qualifications, no one acquainted with them
will for moment deny, and as we are now
emerging from state Of strict party allegi-
ance, | hope that the simple fact that these
candidates happened to be nominated by one
OF the old line parties, will not be sufficient
| to induce the friends of free and pure De.
mocracy from giving them their support in
these days of PROGRESS.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Is, 1856.
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California News.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER GEO. LAW
BUSINESS REVIVING. u '

....... s--r NEW YORK March 24. &.
The steam ship Geo. Law has. arrived
She left Aspnwal1 on the morning OF the
10th, and brings California dates to the lst.
She>brings 234 passengers, brought down
to Panama by the steamer Golden age in l
days and hours, running time. "a.
OF general news there is literally nothing
of the least interest. 1.,.,
Copious rains had fallen; much to the graf
ification of the miners. 20 as"'a' '5.,
The bill introduced into the Legislature
for prohibitery liquor law submits the mat
er to vote of the people at the general e.
lection of 1855.
In the business circles rather more conf
dence was being exhibited, but nevertheless
the financial strngency was so great tina
very little had been done in the way o
trade.
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BALTIMORE, March 81.

" DO BALTIMORE, March II. Z
New Orleans papers of Thursday received
No news. a st. 9Hlsssa snfa7 Nj
The Washington Unionof this morning
says it has valuable information that the
Spanish Government has resolved to award
indemnity in the Black Warrior case, and
that an adjustment of affairs will be consum.
mated on making the necessary proof as to
the amount Of damages. - ..... IL. -
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nor SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR

J. PROPERTY IN RAvENNA.--A House and lot
situated in the pleasantest part Of the pleasant village
of Chagrin Falls, Said house is new and finished,
even painting papert ng and blinds and contains
ten rooms, besides Butsry, Clothes Presses, Hall,
good water fruit and shrubbery. For further paro-
ulars enquire Of VIM R Johnson, over w SeymOur's
Store. if March 7-Jl-u
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.NO-PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. -
" The co-partnership heretofore existing betwcenL
Dairymple and Augustus Munyon in the Resdy Made
Clothing business is dissolved by mutual consent The
business will be continued hereafter, by L. Dalrympie,
at tho old stand and oil accounts will be settled BY him
Raverna March 18th, 1855 L. DALRYMPLE,
,f 33-3W faat2 ~ AUG USTUS MUNYON.
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or James Magillon has q good house
and lot for sale 1or rent. See advertisement.
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Spetiul Nutites..


AS~ Or. TUBBS will be at the Prentiss House,
HSS Saturday and Monday, until O'Clock p.
NJ. 7th.and 9th of April. W ahi- -a*Ff
y See advertisemeDtin in another column. '.1
" SPIRITUAL MEETING.-JoEL TIFFANY will
speak upon the Harmonia Philosophy, at the UniVer-
salis church in this Village on Sunday April Ist and
GEORGE LOCKWOOD, at the came place, on Sunday 9Th.
Services to commence at half past ten O'Clock, Am.
Ravenna, March "a, 1855.
those HAVING SUBSCRIBED FOR WAKE
fields Hand Corn Planter, call for their machines
either al Mr.. Phillips Furniture Ware-rooms, or at
Messrs. Brown Sparr's Sash and Blind manufactory
or they will be delivered at their door. Those wish
Ing machines, leave their orders either with Mr..
Phillips, Messrs. Brown Spar, or at Mr.. Richard
sons Hardware Store. club of ten can have eleven
machines Send in your orders. .atf
QUERY-Can man plant one acre OF Corn In one hour
with Wakefeld's Hand Machine? Ans. Yes. There be-
ing but one mile and twenty rods in acre. with the
rows four feet apart. mar2l-33
HOOfand's German Bittcrs This superior modi-
cine from the Recipe Of the famous DR.. Hoohand 10
selling rapidly at this season, when there are 90 many
bilious attacks well diseases of various kinds
rising from disordered digestion and impure blood
Dr. G. M. Jackson, let 1t be remembered is sole pre-
prstor and his office is at 100 Arch ST.. Phila 230w
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MARE led.
6anlmrrtial gntelIigrlte, II,
RAvENNA MARKET.

Corrected Weekly By Geo. Buel and other deal
ers in the articles named belo,o.
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Legal Notice.

AC8~h lNVSAOCs
Uriah S. Bristol and Polly Titusl ...t .,..s
Administrators on the estate of
John Titus,
John f, Titus, .{a
Orin Titus, hi Probate Court,
Eleanor Hall and Petition to sell land.
William Hall,
Esther Briggs and -.F
Grin Briggs, ..,. ,r
Charles Ii. Bostwck, o."
Samuel Beardslcy.
The said John E. Titus Orin Titus, EleaRor Hall
and William Hall, Esther Briggs and orn Briggs,
Charles Fl. Bostwick and Samuel Beardsley, here
by notified, that the 26th day of March, A. D. 1855,
the plaintiffs fled in the Court OF Probate Of Portage
County, Ohio, their petition against you, tho dsfen
dents. The object and prayer of said petition is 70 sell
his interest he said Ttus in tho following described
pieces of land or Village Lots in CampbesPort, In the
township of Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, known
as lots 92 93 9 ninety two, ninety three, nnetyfour.
in said q. H. Boswick's subdivision 10 the town or
village of Campbesport, and recorded In Portage
County observation-disclosures being had TO said Records.
Said petition to be heard the 7h day Of May, 1855.
mar2s-4w r. T. & K. Spalding, An'ys for Pete.
EDUCATIONAL NOTICE-The annual
Z meeting of the Portage County Educational Asso-
citation will be held at the Court House in Ravenna
Saturday, April 7th, commencing at 10 O'Clock. A. N
Essays are expected on the Science of Arithmetic,
and tho best method Of teaching 1t, by Misses II,
Norton and S. o. Pickett and Mr.. James Nicholas and
on Orthography by Mrs. III. saddler, Miss NJ. Z.
Underwood and Mr.. F. Butts. -.s4 ts ..st
Tho Vice Presidents from each township TO
port progress Anew constitution 10 to bo presented
for eecting more thorough and efficient organization
and other important business is to be transacted
Educationasts throughout the county come up and
help. P. B. CONANT, }
mar2e-34 J. X. PICK KETTS
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Flour y Bbl. Ex. $1,000, com. s,Oo@e,6s
WHEAT p Bush. 1000
RYE u Bush. so@
CORN p Bush. $50
OATS . Bush. 40@
FLAX SEED p Bush. 1850
TIMOTHY SEED p Bush. s,2503,oo
CLOVER SEED y Bush. 5,Oo@5,6O
BEANS, white, y Bush. l,T6@2,OO
PoTAToEs y Bush. I,0o@1,26
ONIONS p Bush. 50@ rs
BUTTER y b 1s@
CHEESE tb 90
LARD q ID lag
EGGs y Doz. I5@
SALT y Bbl. 2,oo@2,25
Coal, stone, p Ton s,o0@4,o0
WooD y Cord I,25@l,75
HAY y Ton 9,Oo@lo,oO
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tWANTED.-Theu undersigned 10 desirous
wv of ofobtaining situation as Miller. He has had,
about twenty years experience at the business and 10
familiar with all kinds of work pertaining the trade,
be addressed to the subscriber at Hnds0n. hummit
County. Ohio. March 10, '55-33-3w WIN. WARD.
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FXCHANGE OFFICE.--iROBINSOA,i
IL KING & co. have removed their ohice W No.4,
Phenx Block where they will continue the busihess ef
buying and selling Gold, Silver and Exehangsns Cek.
lectons will be attended to promptly and re9ittsd for
at current rates Of exchange Uncafrent hndgo
at the Restratess Oioe hours from 70 u Ans and
ito z, IN, w Rsyenna, Nafcb III leeS
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COMMERCIAL.
Commercial and Money Matters.

SATURDAY EvENING Nov. "a.
Tho markets for hogs and Flour quiet today
and yesterdays quotations but fee1ly sustained
There is incre disposon manifested by holders
hogs to SELL but bayers holding off. The receipts
are increasing.
Our telegraph siyices from New York to-day, ind
a dull -four marke,, and declining tend ney in the
pork market. There was active demand for money
at per cent. call Stocks duh and consider
ably lower. Owing to the lower rates exchange at
the West gold was being shipped to pay for p'oluce
and producing uncasness this however, will
be buttemI oeary.
In Our money market there is no essential char sc,
the demanl continues good, but is not in of The
supply. Rates of exchsnge he East remain at y
discount and par, and the market is steady.
The general trade of tho city is brisk and state Of
trade. both present and prospective sound and hope
full The western banks extending their circulation,
aud seeking safe investment for their surplus
funds.
The amount of foreign bank paper in circulation is
large and is incre sim, and will continue while
rates of exchange keep down TO the present low point
Times bill ths South in demand at intcres of, for
thirty and sixty day and ent few offering. On the East
similar bills taken a interest and "a of.
GCin. Com. 25th.