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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-08-04

We have just seen letter from this gen
tleman to friend in this city, in which he
Announces his intention of devoting bis entire
timc to the "stump" and the advocacy of the
Democratic ticket, from the first OF Septem-
Der until the election. We are exceedingly
gratified at this information. Mr.. Edgerton
is one of the most eloquent and effective
speaker in Ohio. He opposed, in Congress,
the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise, but
the deprecates the efforts that are being
made at home and abroad, to raise the black
flag of disunion, and deliver over the honor
of the States into the hands of Chase, Gid
dings, Hale & Co., to be used by them in CO.
ercing sectional or disuhion nomination
for the Presidency Id lS66.--Statesnan.
This is just what might be expected CT
such a glorious, whole souled Democrat as
A.. P. Edgerton. We never knew q more
1ntiring advocate in the cause OF Democracy
than he, and when he moves, it is like a
tower of strength, and Abolitionism scatters
pefore him like chaff in the wind.
We are also assured that Gov. Wood, Col.
d. X. Carter, and Hon. David Todd, will
also take the stump this fall for the Demo.
cracy, and will be found battling, shoulder to
shoulder, as in days of yore, against the
enemies Of the Union Chase, Giddings g.
Co. With such assurances, the Democacy
can go into the fight with renewed yigor
and certainty Of triumph. Wawe CoSatv
Dem.
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StNettAR ATTACHMENT. "A sporting gen.
teman of Bristol, England, had a grey
hound which slept in the stable along with
very fine hunter, about five years Old
These animals became mutually attached,
and regarded each other with the most ten
der affection. The greyhound always lay
beside the horse, who was so fond of him that
he became unhappy and restless when the
dog was out of sight. 1t was a common
practice with the gentleman to whom they
belonged to call at the stable for the grey
hound to accompany him in his walk; on
such occasions the horse would look over
his shoulders at the dog with much anxiety,
and neigh In d ttiahner which plainly said,
"Let me also accompany you" When the
dog returned to the stable he was welcomed
with loud neigh; he ran up to the horse
and licked his tiose. In return the horse
would scratch the dogs back with his teeth.
One day when the gfoon was out with the
horse and greyhound for exercise, large
dog attacked the greyhound and Quickly
bore him to the grounds OH which the horse
dfew back his ears, in spite of all the efforts
Of the groom, rushed at the strange dog that
was worrying the greyhound, seized him by
the back with his teeth, which speedily made
him quit his hold, and shook him till large
piece of skin gave way. The offender no
sooner got on his feet than he judged it pru-
dent to beat precipitate retreat from SO for
midable an opponent.
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THOmls SrOokKh. The President OF she
State Council OF Know NOthings, says
that eight out OF the nine candidates On the
Fusion ticket, are members OF the Order.
The following is part Of THE OATH
they took on being admitted:
81 also SWEAR that | will NOT VOTE, nor
give my influence to any member OF the
ROMAN CATHOLIC church or faith, or AMY
FOREIGNER, knowing them to be such, for
any Office in the gift Of the people; and if /
should be elected or appointed to any Office
or place, | WILL REMOVE ALL SUCH FROM
OFFICE OR PLACE. also swear, that will
VOTE ONLY for members Of this order for any
Office or place at elections, State or Nation
al" .-.
What do our naturalized citizens say to
such an oath as that! Are they willing to
vote the fusion State ticket when eight
ninths of the candidates are bound by an
oath TO persecute them as soon as elected!
Are they willing to give into the hands of a
tyrant the whip with which they themselves
are to be scouraged.
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Death of Thomas Morgan, ESQ.

We regret to learn, from the Washington
(Pa.) Reporter, says the Chillicothe Adver-
tiser, that THOMAS MORGAN, Esq, of that
place, died on Thursday, the 10Th ult., aged
II years. The deceased was the father OF
the present State Auditor of Ohio, Hon.
WIN. d MORGAN, as also of Col. GEO. w.
MORGAN. He was one of the early pioneers
of Western Pennsylvania. The Reporter,
in speaking of his death, says:
"Of late years Mr.. Morgan's person and
gray hairs had made him one Of the most i'm
pressive instances of matured and dignified
manhood. Being gentleman Of acquire
ments and unusually polished and agreeable
manners, bis social position was among the
most distinguished Of his times. In early
manhood be became acquainted with the
leading Statesman, Lawyers and Politicians
of the country, and formed his manners and
his principles upon the highest models. In
truth, be was himself model Citizen. Hav-
ing had the honor Of his acquaintance and
intimate friendship for period of twenty
eight years, no one knows better, except
those of his immediate family circle, how
good and excellent man he was, than our
self"
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A Gallant Congressman.

There must be something in the present
predominant political influences of a soft.
ening nature, against which nobody is proof
and which even conquers Congressmen.-
The Hon. DR.. Walk, Know Nothing men,
Der of Congress from the lst (New York;
district, on the 10Th Of last Dec. at Flush
ing, gazed upon Mrs. Mary Penfold, and
saw she was comely. Forgetting. there
fore, that he was Walk, aid ali NJ. G.. and
M. D., end thinking In the atdof Of the
moment that he was the respectable and
lawful Penfold, he went to the dothecil of
the lady, and without making any more ado,
deliberately kissed the enchantress. Blush
ing and trembling, SHE attempted to flee
from the too afdeht statesman, but as he
still held her fast, she caught up the wea-
poti of wives, a broom and dealt him upon
the head lusty blow, which as Sam We'll
Ter says, "preyailed on him to STOP" The
injured Penfold, VI ben informed of this
reckless trespass On lips exclusively his
own, sought the aid of the law, and caus-
ed the too lmpetuous doctor to be indicted
for an assault and battery. On Wednes-
day last, a jury of native American hus.
bands fouhd this wicked son of Escuapi-
us guilty, notwithstanding an ingenious de-
fence, and instead of going to Congress, it
is much feared that the esteemed Walk will
60 the House of Correction. Boston At
las,
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Wheat Crops Of Ohio.

Mr.. Editor:=-f have seen statements GO
ing the round of papers, estimating the pre-
sent wheat crop of Ohio al from fifteen to
twenty millions of bushels. Now think
from the following statement, that the a.
mount of " heat raised this year in the State
of Ohio, must exceed 100000. The
crop 1850 exceeded 80, 900 900. As data in for
ming this opinoion, send you record of
the crops in the largest wheat producing coun-
ties, for the years 1850 and 1862:
The five largest wheat poducing counties
OF the State, are Stark, Wayne, Muskngum,
Licking, and Coshocton. The production
of these counties in 1850 and 1862 were as
follows, viz:
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GOV. fReedcr RemOved /.

The President has removed Gov. REEDER,
and appointed Hon. JOHN L. Dawson Gov
ernor of Kansas in his place. We have
not yet learned the tpecific cause Of this re-
mOval but suppose it grows ont Of the char
ges made against Reeder in regard to illegal
speculations with the half breed reserves
But we regret that there should be any oc-
casion for such an act on the part of the ad-
ministration. Whether just or unjust, it
will be taken as a signal for another gener-
al howl from the fusion camp, and renewal
of the agitation of the slavery question:
They have already begun, and all kinds of
insane appeals are made by them in order
to arouse the passions of the people against
the President.
IfGOv. REEDER has grossly v.oldted any
law of Congress or any trust reposed in him
by virtue nf MS Office, it is right he should be
removed without regard to the clamor Of
Northern or Southern fanatics. But wheth.
er the action was right or wrong, respecting
his land speculations he has certainly mani
tested firmness and integrity highly homer
able to himself, in his course towards the
slavery propaganists of Missouri. For
this he ought to be rewarded. In our iugdg-
ment, the charges should be ofa very grave
character, and we'll substantiated to justify
his removal at this crises of affairs.
While we regret the action of the Presi.
dent in removing REEDER, we at the same
time highly approve the choice of Mr.. DAw.
SON to fiji the place. Of his ability and in.
tegrity no one can have any doubt. He is a
man ofstrong, clear mind, and one of the
most eloquent orators of Pennsylvania. He
was for two terms, representative in Con-
gress, and while there stood forth as the a.
BILE and fearless Champion of the "Home-
stead Bill" BY his energy and advocacy il
was twice carried through the House Of Re-
presentatives, but unfortunately defeated il
the Senate. five are not greatly mista
ken, he will be found to possess all the firm
ness of Gov. REEDER, in resisting the en-
croachments of the slave party in Kansas,
and he will probably succeed better than his
predecessor in preserving the peace and or
! der ofthe territory.
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ADV ERTISEM ENTS.
TEETH TEETH
nOCT. SPELMAN would inform the ri

IlOCI. SPEbMAN would inform the cit-
~ izcns of Portage County that he has returned to
Bavenna, aud fitted up rooms Doctor Swn's Drug
Store, for the practice of his profession where he will
ones as will favor hin with their patronage.
Doct. 5. has had more experience than any other
Dentist in this vicinity, and as much as any one in
Northern Ohio. In addition to this, during his ab-
sence, he has come in contact with and learned the
manfpulations of some of the most distinguished Den
lists in the Union, that he considers himself better
qualified for the practice Of his profession than If he
hid remained in Ravenna. Still, lie learns with
great satisfaction to himself that the work which he
has hitherto done Is in every way satisfactory to tho
wearer, and some Of 1t has stood the test Of many
years.
There gold Filings in this county which no inser-
ted moro than eight years ago, which, to all appearance
are good as finserted but yesterday. The same is
true of bis artificial eeth and he can refer the needy
to hundred persons who think their artificial quite
good as the natural organs. f.I1l ~
Doct. 5. prldes himself being one of the psru feho
successful manufacturers of iBcorruptible mineral
teeth, in Ohio. Aud well he may as this branch of
taught in every Dental College in the Union ena
bles him to restore To- tho mouth its original shape and
contour as well as imparting character and indiyidu
ality to tho teeth. ss n az T,.F
Doct. 5. is now permanently located in Ravenna,
where he can be consulted withont charge; and his
prices for work will be found reasonable as that of
any reputable Dentist in the country, but he will not
be influenced by horde of irresponsible self styled
Dentists, who are "whippiOg the cat' from door to
door, some OF whom charge eXOr6 ant prices for work
that is absolutely worthless nay, positive injury to
the patient while another class, who have sense e.
nuugh TO know their inability content with any
price which they can obtain for their services, which
0usly. B, T.. SPELMAN.
Rayenna August LIST. 1856 W.
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Worthy OfEynCia Law,

Hill, the father of tile child pretended to
be charmed by snakes, is now in this neigh
borhood with his disgusting display. If Lit.
tlefield came near being mobbed in New
York for the exhibition OF the wax statuary
of DR.. Parkm an and Professor Webster, we
cannot see what will save this Hill from d
similar evidence of popular displeasure. II
is said, on good authority that he has COM
PEELED his child to handle the snakes, and
that the constant fear Of punishment gives
the poor little creature that unearthly aspect
she constatly presents. A father who en-
deavors to make profit from the prostitution
of childs intellect i6such debasing and
revolving manner, deserves no sympathy
from any quarter, no matter what punish
ment may be inflicted upon him. The
wretch should not be permitted to pollute
the city with his presence.-B Boston Times.
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ARREVALOFFHRAaA, /
ONEMEEWSLATER NEWS FROM
THE CONTINENT.
THE BRITISH CABINET. :
ROcbuclk's Motion for Censure de-
feated by 100. maj.
LORD RUssELL's SUCCESSOR.
Steamboat Collision ON the Ohio
River.
FOUR LIVES LOST AND VESSEL
~ SUNK. ~
HALIFAx, August l.

AAAA-AE AT NAuBWot - i. .
The Royal mail steamship Asia, Capt.
Lott, arrived here at an early hour this NOR
ming. She left liverpool on the afternoon
of the 2lst. Her advices are one week later
than those by the Atlantic. She will be due
at Boston at about noon on Thursday,
so that her mails will reach New York that
night.
The week had been entirely hnproductive
of any news of importance in the Crimea or
Baltic, the position of the belligereuts re-
naming about the same, go.
In the British Parliament Mr.. Roebuck's
motion Of censure upon the Government has
been debated and finally rejected by one
hundred majority. The Palmerston Minis
try therefore remains in Office.
The vacancy created by the resignation
of Lord John Russell had not been filled,
although rumor says Sir VIM. Moleswofth
nial Secretaryship. ..-
In the Liverpool cotton market there had
been rather more activity than during the
preceding week. The sales reached 46,-
zoe bales, of which but small lot was on
speculation. The advices from the United
States had caused more or less depression
during the early part of the week, but the
market subsequently regained and closed at
about previous prices. s..
Wheat Ond flour were steady at about pre-
vious quotations, but in Indian Corn far
ther decline of IS a quarter had taken
place.
The weather had been moderately favora.
BILE for agricultural purposes.
| Provisions generally were dull nIIotat ions
except for lard, which has not been reduc'
ed.
The London money market was eusier.--
Consols closed at the same figure as on the
previous Friday, viz: 81.
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A Cow LIVING THIRTY DAYS WITHOUT
Foop.-A cow. belonging to Adam Carson,
of Akron, was carried month since by the
flood into the flume of mill which was not
at that time running After having sought
in vain for her, Mr.. Carson concluded that
she had been carried away by some drover.
But day or two since, when the mill was
entered for the purpose of making some
repairs, the cow was found in the fume
almost skeleton, and too weak to move.
BY giving her food cautiously, she is in a
fair way to recover. Thus COW has been
shown to exist thirty days without food OF
water Ohio Farmer. .n. .t
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Fra nIklisH Seminary,

'NHE Fall Term of this School will com.
l. mence on Tuesday, August 2lst, under very favor
able auspices.
The services of r. E. SULI0T have been secured to
cooperate with the FORMER TEACHERS, as Instructor in
the French and Ancient languages, and the higher
Mathematics. ,-. -, p . :
Mr. Suliot is native of Paris and graduate of the
university of Glasgow His very numerous and high
y HatteriDg testimonials from his friends both In this
country and England covering nearly thirty years of
his professional lfe are amply sufficient to establish
MS competency as TEACHER and his worth as MAN.
Board can be had reasonab le terms. Good rooms
Will be furnished for those who choose scboardiug.
Special attention will be given TO those who wish to
prepare for teaching.
Miss s. o. PICKETT will superintend the Female
Department.
5l-2W .--L L. K PIGIEfvf. PrinniraI
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Deatl OF Hon. John woods.

Hon. JOHN WooDs, late Auditor Of State,
died at his residence, in Hamilton, on Mon
day evening. He was man of fine business
capacities, and prompt in the performance
of his duty. In politics he was wing, and
in his official acts labored TO advance the in
terests Of monopolies which have ever been
favored by that party. He served two terms
in Congress where he gained seme reputa-
ton as politician,
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" The correspondent of the Journal Of
Commerce telegraphs from Washington that
private advices to the 10Th Of July, from
Mexico, induce a belief that Santa Anna is
about to compromise with his opponents, on
condition of being allowed to retire with
his fortune and family. His wife was to en-
barkfor New York in Mexican war steamer
with his step-father, Gen. Veedali, who is
appointed Minister to the United States.
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to give !. the reins Of power. a develop
ment Ofits policy. will only demonstrate its
weakness to do good, and the utter absufdi-
y Ofits claims upon the public. t
For the kindness Of our brother democrats
and also many Of opposite political opinions
exercised towards us since we came to Ra-
VIENNA, we are duly grateful, and We hope
in our future labOrs to deserve q continu-
ance Of confidence. 1t is our ambition to
merif success.
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ATTEMprrn Mupnpp ANN sr,c,np y

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUIcIDE.-John
Jacob Hoffman, of Winesburgh, Holmes
county, attempted to poison his wife, last
Sunday week, by putting arsenic in the
meat crock. He then started for his farm
near Rogersville. His wife made soup from
the poisoned meat, and was immed ately ta-
ken with violent vomiting. A doctor being
called in, he andlyzed the soup and found
several grains of arsenic, but by proper
management placed the woman out Of dan
ger. Hoffman on being arrested, it is sup
posed, took opium and died before he could
be brought to Winesburgh.
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Court House Struck by Lightning
One Man Killed and Six In

From the rayettes pal Standard. July es.l

From the Fayettee tPa) Standard, July as.l
We learn from a gentleman direct from
p,Gn,y,own' " Va ,ha, on Monday n last
was struck by lightning. The Court being
in session, lawyer, whose name he could
not remember, was instantly killed, and
about fifty persons were prostrated to the
floor, of whom six remained in q precari-
Gus condition when our informant left
The house was set on fire, and it was with
great difficulty it was prevented from being
DESTROYED.
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CtNcINEATE, july 81.

The steamer Kentucky, bound from Pitts
burgh to Louisville, came in contact last
night with the steamer Telegraph No 8, bound
from Louisville to Cincinnati. The forne
stink almost Immediately in 20 feet of wa
tef, and four other crew were drowned. The
boat will probably prove total loss. She is
reported to have been insured in Pittsburg,
for $4,000. ...-
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RATTLEsNAKEs IN OREGoN.--These ven-
omous reptiles seem to abound In Southern
Oregon. Three men recently went TO the
mountains where dens Of these snakes were
known to exist in large numbers, and in a
short time killed seven hundred of them.
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,0TThe latest estimation OF the population
of the world makes it eleven hundred and
fifty millions, viz:-Pngahs, $4,000, 900;
Christians, 32O,00O,000; Mohammedans
lac, 100000, and Jews, 1900, 900. OF
Christians, the Church of Rome numbers
l70,0 900, the Greek ard eastern churches
&C, 600 900, and Protestants, 80, ,OOO, 900.
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q S 41.4 A g. g q.
The Law OF NewspaDers.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
their subscriptions. :
g. If subscribers order the dlseontinuapce Of their
papers, the publisher can continue TO send them until
arrearages are paid. =
3. lfsubssrbers neglect or refuse 70 take their ma
pers from the office which they are directed they "a
held responsible till they settle their bill, and order
the paper discont inued. - - =
4. any subscriber remoVeto Another place, with
out informing the publisher, and eif s sent 10
the former direction, they are held responsible.
S. The courts have decided that refusing to take a
newspaper fr ON the Office, removing and leaving Il
uncalled for, Is pra facia evidence OF Intentional
fraud. 80
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.G Frederick Wilhelm, the heir appa.
rent to the Prussian crown, is taking tour
OF East Prussia, studying the county he is
to govern. and is everywhere received with
the most loyal devotion. He is twenty-three
years OF age--is courteous and manly, and
makes fine impression. A magnificent
subscription ball was given him e Dantzic.
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Liberty and Union, one and inseparable,
Now and foreyer.,
AN EXPENSIVE CARrEsrER.--The plaqu

AN EXPENSIVE CARPENTER.--The Plaque
mine (La.9 correspondent Of the New Or.
leans Crescent writes under date of July 81
"a carpenter presented to the Police Jury
bill Of $l26 for putting two patches to the
floor OF the Court House, and another OF
$S5 for boring hole in the wall of the pris.
on to place therein q pipe! One of the
members rose and said that he was himself
q carpenter, therefore he knew what the
work. was worth, and moved that the first bill
be reduced to one dime, and the other to
eighty cents"
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Total, 4,S06,l9S "
3,749,Ol6

These FIVE counties raise about one-sev.
enth of the whole crop of wheat. The crop
of 1862 was smaller than that of 1850,
but their proportion was rather larger. The
five largest corn-growing counties are Ross,
Pickaway, Butler, franklin, and Warren.
Their production for 1850 and 1862 were as
follows:
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Five counties,

The value of wool in these five counties
is full $600,000. In the counties of Wayne
and Licking, the value of wool is $27O, O,OOe;
Of wheat, l,2O0,O 900, of corn, $5O0,OOO,
making in these counties tUo millions Of dos.
lars for these three crops. Besides these,
there arelarge number of cattle, orchards, and
many minor productions.
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0F From measurment made IN Syra.
cuse, for the past eighteen years, it appears
that fifty per cent. more rain has fallen since
the first Of May than from the same period
in any previous year during that time.
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OF On Tuesday of last week, the Court
House in Taylor county, Va, was struck by
lightning while the court was in session, and
one person killed and several others injur-
ed. The man killed was Rev. Hezekiah
Dunham, a young man who had recently
been ordained over the Babtist church.
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AN INTERESTING COUPLE. There is a
couple in Cincinnati, Ohio, who had been
engaged to be married for the past FIVE
years, but no time has occurred within that
period when they were both oul of prison
at the same time.