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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-10-31
EDWARD AVERY, Esq, for the committee.

kNow-YoTHiNG vIcToaIEs--wHERE ARE THEY 2-leferring
to the results of the recent popular elections the New York
Courier and Enquirer says have democratic victories
aud have republican victories and then propounds the
pertinent query:
But know-nothing victories-where are hey2 Election
follows election, and in turn brings encouragement and
joy to all other parties but TO the knownollngs each
leaves behind nothing but cold disappointment "Samp Is
longer the character he lie has had losses and he
feels Them He swaggers Trouble has made him
prematurely odsent him already into the sixth age and
the big, manly voice heard much Of last year is
turning again toward childish treble People look at
him and shake their heads and prophecy that he is not
long for this world Ills best friends longer feel the
pride in him they did They 10th to salute him with
his old pet name and almost all their talk Of him now Is
in An ntercedng dcprecang strain Times have changed
bltterly with 'Sam" within the last tweyemonth
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23
HALIFAX, June 20.

The Asia arrived here at an early hour
this A. M. She left Liverpool on the P. M.
of S turdoy 9th. Her advces are conse-
quently three days later than the 81. Louis.
The news are again in highly important
character.
The bombardment of Sebastopol was a.
gain commenced on the 9Th inst, and on the
day the steamer sailed despatch was re-
ceived from Lord Raglan, dated p. NJ,
announcing that after fierce bombardment,
the French attacked and carried the name
lon and White Tower. The greatest gal
lantry being displayed on both sides. The
loss, both to Russians and French, was very
great No figures given.
This event gave great buoyancy to the
public feeling and caused slight rise in
consols.
The news other than above presents no
new feature of striking Importance.
The buoyant feeling which prevailel in the
Liverpool Cotton market at the ofthe depar-
ture Of the 81. Louis, subsequently gave way,
andprices underwent partial decline, which,
however, was afterwards recovered and mark
ct closed steady at about previous quotations.
This weeks business reached about 107,-
900 bales, mostly on speculations. In bread
stuffs there had been no change of moment ,
except in corn, which showed an advance of
Is since the departure of the Atlantic. ProvisA
ions generally were firm, and in some cases
slight advance had been established.
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Sebastopol Bombarded
Again.
Reported SUOTkAing of Tie NEame-
lon Il White Tower by the French.
VIENNA CONFERENCE DISSOLVED
SUCCESS OF The LATE EXPEDI.
TION TO TIE SEA or AzOF.
An immense amount of Provisions destined
for Ssbastopol captured.
The entire Russian Fleet Destroy
ed.
New YORK, June 90.

New YORK, June 90.
The steamship Asia arrived at Halifax
early this morning.
The steamship 81. Louis, from Havre, ar
rived at Quarantine at half past nine last
night, with five days later news.
By this arrival we have important intelli-
gence, announcingto both houses OF British
Parliament that the Vienna Conference
re-assembled on the 4th inst, and almost
Immediately dissolved, leaving the war des-
tines of the belligerent powers to be arbi-
trated by the sword alone.
At this meeting the Austrian Minister of.
cred new proposition the nature of which
is not explained by the Russian representa-
tives. This document he wished to transmit
to st. Petersburg, but the ambassadors OF
France and England not being permitted to
accede to such course, the meeting adjourn
ed sine die.
The Allied successes in the sea of Azof
are confirmed, and additional advantage.
obtained by them reported.
The Russians had abandoned Songe Ka-
la after burning the principal buildings,
and leaving behind them sixty guns and six
mortars, which they had rendered unservice.
able.
The Allied Squadron had appeared al
Geniti ard having landed body of seamen
and marines, drove the Russians from that
place, destroying all their food depots and
vessels of war.
Thus the Russians lost in four days ar
immense quantity OF provisions, four war
steamers, and two hundred and forty yes.
sells employed exclusively in provisioning
the troops in the Crimea, with six million
of rations destined for the garrison in Sebas.
topol.
There is nothing new from the. Crimea
but all the Allied generals had a council
of war, at which it was said an immense anG
most important movement was decided
on.
The French miners were making rapid ad
vances on the works
Spain was more quiet, but the insurrectior
had been of a serious nature.
The Duke De Montpensier had taken 8
political position which caused uneasi.
ness.
The prospect of another French loan had
caused some fuctuation in financial affairs
and Consols closed on the 9Th at de.
cline.
Cotton had advanced one-fourth on previ-
Gus quotations, with sales of 10000 bales in
the Liverpool market from the four days
succeeding the departure of the Atlantic.
Breadstuffs had also improved.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

WHAT NExT!"--The following notice
says the Deleware Standard, has been hand.
ed to US for publication. From it our read
ers can learn the financial condition Of Know
Nothingism in Deleware. Bankrupt in
principle they appear also so financially in
old Deleware. We shall endeavor to pur.
chase the records of Hiram Council for fu-
tnre reference. Every body read the fol.
lowing:
Whereas, bill was made last fall, at the
livery stable, by L. s. Covell and L. D.
Boynton, under the direction of the know
Nothing" Lodge of this place, which bill
said Lodge agreed to pay, and whereas, suit
has been brought and an execution levied
against the above named persons, on said
bill.
Now therefore, the books and seal and
other property appertaining to the Secreta-
rvs Office of "Hiram CouRcil," containing
the Constitution and bylaws, minutes OF
proceedings. names Of members. names oil
persons proposed. elected and rejected, and
various other matters, will be sold to the
highest bidder at the door of the Post Office,
on Saturday, June 23d at halfpast o'clock,
+. M, to pay said debt.
L. D. BOYNTON, Sec. of Hiram Coun-
cil.'
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Among some twenty inebriates who were
arraigned in the Police Court of Boston, a
few mornings since, was young girl of fif
teen years, whose beauty seemed strangely
out OF place in a criminal court. A year a.
60 she was the pride and hope of her friends
in Cambridge, and enjoyed the esteem of a
large circle of acquaintances. An intima-
cy with a rich mans son, eventuated in her
ruin. She was driven in disgrace from the
parental roof-an outcast. Where could
she go! The haunts of vice and the grave
were open to her. She hestated; at fifteen
the grave looks dark and foreboding. She
entered fashionable brothel, where she
has since consorted with the lost and aban-
doned other sex. Had not Boston and Mass
achusetts philanthropy better provide for such
emergencies than to be SO constantly and
overwhelmingly employed about destroyed
Southern rights, trampling on the Constitu-
tion!-Enguirer.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

RUNNING AWAY WITH ANOTHER WoMAN's
HUsBAND-ENCoUNTER WITH THE PARAM-
oUR-On Saturday evening the residents in
the vicinity of Ninth and Morgan streets
were afforded an opportunity of seeing what
an infuriated wife can be capable of. A
lady and gentleman, both of very respecta-
BILE appearance, were observed, between
eight and nine O'Clock, conversng togeth-
er under a tree in Morgan street, above
Ninth, when another lady, who was dressed
in deep mourning, came quietly upon the
ground, and, seizing hold of lady numbe
one,- pumelled her most essentially. The
gentleman stood aghast while this operation
was being performed, and made no effort
whatever to interfere.
After the feather had blown for some
time, lady number two gave the head of the
lady number one several hard bumps against
a fence hard by, saying, "There, take that!
Run away with my husband, will you? I've
been suspicious of this for long time and
now I've caught you'll" The lady in black
then seized the arm of the gentleman and
marched him off the ground. It. is not in
our power to state what took place after the
pair reached home. The lady who had been
SO roughly handled made the best of her way
off as soon as she was at liberty to do so.--
Philadelphia Bulletin jane, IL.
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Accident.

On Monday morning, TIMOTHY HUXLEY,
baggage master and freight agent, while
standing on the top of the cars, as the train
was approaching the bridge over the track
near J. H. CLARK's place, at Hudson, was
struck by the bridge and knocked off. His
injuries were so serious as to cause his
death at five o'clock of the same day. He
was a resident of Akron, unmarried, Of
most Industrious and temperate habits, and
had by his good conduct won his promo
ton from the lowest post to the RESPONSE
BILE place he has lately filled. His death
will be regretted by large number of his
young friends. ds.-Plain Dealer.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN-Two MEN BADLY
HURT.-The steam boiler of H. Buckiu's
machine shop, in this place, exploded on
Monday afternoon, at half past two O'Clock
P. M, badly injuring Caspar Kaufman, the
engineer, and William Cribbs, workman
in the shop. 1t is thought both will recov-
er. Kaufman is badly burned ON one shoul-
der and side, and injured otherwise. Cribbs
is considerably bruised.
The force of the explosion may be i'm
imagined from the fact that several bricks
were sent up, and fell in the public square.
Some glass was broken on East Tuscarawas
street by the confusion, and the dwellings
around the shop suffered considerably from
the breaking ofglass. Many Of the workmen
and others around escaped almost miracul
oiisly. The engine, was miserable old
affair, and had to be driven hard to drive the
machinery. One part Of the boiler was
driven through the chimney stack and into
the ground on the other side, and the whole
chimney Immediately tumbled down.-Can.
ton Democrat n '
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A NEw Pupr1c HoUsE-THE CRo,s.BAR

A NEw PyBLIo HoUsE-THB CRoss-BAR
ExcHAEes;-Mr. EditOr:-lt may be i'm.
Portant as we'll as gratifying to your read
ers in the "rural districts," to learn that
new public house has been recently opened
at the capital Of the county, in the large
and commodious edi6ce, one door west of
the Engine House of the Phanix Fire Co.,
called the "Cross.Bar Exchange" Sheriff
CoUcH proprietor. There can be little
doubt that this establishment will enjoy
large share Of the public favor; indeed, such
is its popularity already, that, as / am in
formed, the financial manager of the county
bestows upon it the light of his beaming
countenance, and for several meals in sue
cession the jurors were victualed there. The
establishment, am informed is conducted
on strict Maine Law principles, and on
low-pressure scale--meals 25 cents-lodp-
ings furnished only for the new Know Moth.
ing Regency" (ifI may be allowed the ex-
pressions, and have not as yet learned that
editor HALL has secured a copywrght for
the use of that word.) The people of Old
Portage probably never dreamed that, when
they were electing Sheriff, last fall, they
were also electing landlord and providing
for their bread and dinner when they might
visit the county capital. Hurra for the glo-
rious days of retrenchment and reform! The
good time coming" has already arrive!
NIcHT.
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T9riIIiinp Wmratioe,
THE SHOT IN THE EYE.
A True Story OF Texas Border
Life.
BY C. WILKINS EIMT.

NV word for it, reader, I should never
have ventured to construct professed ro
nance out of incidents so wild and strange
as those of this narration. 1t is only with
the hope that you will accept in good faith
the assurance given in the same spirit,
that those things really did occur while | was
in the country, and most of them within
my personal knowledge-that l venture to
relate them at all. Remember the scene
is laid in frontier county of Texas, and IT
YOU have even a remote conception of the
history of that Republic and the general
character of its social elements. you will
be prepared for a good deal. But, though
YOU might even have visited their cities and
older settlements, you would still find it diff
cult to realize all that is true Of frontier
life, unless by extended travel and expert
ence your faith should be fortified. When
There are, il is Believed, some more thar
twenty of them still living, probably one
fourth Of the 81.
ABEL SABrN ESQ, one of the first Commits
sioners and the Representative of the coun
ty in the Legislature Of lsos-9 (and who
had supposed dead when my first commun
cation was Written) was glad to learn II
living, resident of Memphis, Macomb Co.
Michigan.
At the annual election in October, 1908
LEWIS DAY, JOEL GAYLORD. and JOSEPH
HARRIS, Bsqs:, we're elected county Com
niissioners; ALvA Day, Sheriff; LEWIS ELY
of Deerfeld, Coroner, and ABEL SAB1N
Representative.
At the next subsequent meeting of tn
Commissioners, December 9th, 1908, oil
casting lots for their respective terms Of of
fee, JOEL GAYLORD drew to serve one year
LEWIS DAY, two years, and JOSEPH HARRIS
three years. Seth DAY was appointe'
Clerk; pr5 tenn, of the Commissioners, ii
place of ABEL SABrS, elected Representa-
tive, and continued by re-appointments un
nj the fall of 1909. J. H.
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PHGNIx BtooK-THE Posr OFFIcE.-The
new and splendid Store room in that part Of
Phoenix Block owned by Mr.. HARVEY
! HoTCHKtss was finished this week. Phe.
. nix Block is now we believe completed
! throughout, and as whole, it is one of the
finest structures in this section of country.
Our citizens may well be proud of it.
The Post Office has been removed to the
store room of Mr.. HoTcHKrss. This we
think is an advantageous change, at all
events we are glad Of It, and would move a
vote of thanks to Mr.. HOPKINS, our excel.
lent Post Master. a...
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

0eT In our paper of to-day will, be found
the card of Messrs. FISHER & ANDERSON,
Dealers and Manufacturers of paper, Canton
Ohio. This firm has been established some.
thing over year, and is now doing a large
business. For the last nine months, we
have made all our purchases of print paper
from the Canton Mills, and can most heart
lily recommend its proprietors as men Of in
tegrity and business ability; always prompt
and ready to ado the fair tHing'' with their
customers. f1
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

0F During the hail storm on last Thurs
day afternoon, the timbers which constituted
the "under-pinning" of an old framed dwell
ling on Sycamore Street, gave way, and
Precpitated the structure TO the earth, dis
tance of several feet, badly crushing and
breaking the timbers and siding. The build
ing was connected with another, and be.
longed to Mrs. JUDD. 1t was occupied BY a
family three OR four persons some ofwhom
were in il at the time of the catastrophe. -
Fortunately no person was injured and nc
serious damage done to the furniture, and
internal arrangements of the dwelling.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

0TGobEf for July, has been received
The number commences the 26th yedt of
the publication of the Ladys Book BY the
publisher ahd editor who now conducts it.
The magazine has steadily and surely incrsas
sed in circulation and character until It
now sends otit monthly, about 10000 copies.
One copyaohe year, $500; 2 copies one year
$500: s copies one year $1,000. Address
/. A. GoDE4, No. 1ls. Chestnut Street
Philadeipkia.
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT
Portage County AZ years ago.

NJ.
Mr.. HLRT:--I am told that your readers
would like to see list of those Of the old
Pioneers Of our county, whose public spirit,
or regard for the public veal, induced them
to attend the first election Of county officers,
when those who would cast their votes, were
under the necessity to meet all at one place,
to deposit their ballots for county officers
The most distant had to travel distance of
some twenty miles to election from some of
the corner townships. But, as the officers
to be elected, would only hold their offices
until the next October election, there was
less interest manifested than is now felt at
our annual elections, and therefore it was,
that scarce fifth of the electors of the coun-
ty attended the election, though the day was
fine, and the roads-not the best indeed, but
we had some rail roads in those days-the
rails lying crosswise of the road.
But 70 act, that each tomorrow,
Find usfarther than to-day,
Art is long, and time is feeting,
And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffied drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
In the worlds broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
BE not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be hero in the strife!
Trust no Future howe'er pleasant
Let the dead Past bury its dead!
p Act!--actin the living Present,
Heart within, and God o'cr head.
~, p Lives Of great men all remind US
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time;
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing DER lifes solemn main,
A forlom and shipwrecked brother II
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us, then, be up and doing,
a. With heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
dearnto labor and to wait
.l
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III The Congregational Conference.

hThe Congregational Conference.
eq The Conference of the Congregational
giMinisters of Ohio, was held this week in
o' 'Ravenna, beginning on Tuesday evening
efthe 10Th inst, and ending Thursday evening
cfthe 21st We have not been furnished with
cla full report of the proceedings and there
Wore cannot give any thing officially.
" The attendance of Ministers was quite
d large. The Conference was organized by
lappointing Rev. D. PUTNAM of Marietta, as
s. Moderator, and Rev'ds FAIRcH1LD of Medi-
Ina. and TAYLOR of Claridon, Secretaries. -
hCn Th1rsday evening, an able and eloquent
81 S'discourse was preached by Mr.. Fay of Day
r'ton. considerable part of Wednesday,
c.was occupied in the consideration OF ihe con-
Ndition and movements, of the American
aTract Society. A resolution was passed
lcondemning Slavery, and disappearing the
liactioh Of the Tract Society in regard to the
Psame, because of its refusal to publish and
ccirculate anti Slavery documents. Thurs
oday forenoon was occupied in transacting
miscellaneous business. The subject of es-
ESTABLISHING religious paper to be the organ
sof the Congregational Church in the State,
twas acted upon and a committee appointed
ITO examine the subject farther and report a,
Pa future meeting ofthe conference. In the
ilafternoon, there was celebration of the
tlsacrameft.
e Thursday evening was occupied by relig-
dious exercises after which, the conference
aadjohrned.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23
CINCINNATI

Extensive arrangements had been made
for the celebration of July 4th.
Notice has been given that no Catholics
or Foreign military Companies will be al
lowed to join the procession. The Foreihgn
Protestant Associations will unite in the pro-
ceedlugs
The river is falling, but there is still a
good stage of water. The weather warm
and showery.
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CONCORD, N. H., June 90.

1t is said that the committee on the Maine
Law in the Legislature have refused in
structions from the State Temperance AS
sociations as to the adopting of prohibitory
law, as approved by that body, and will re-
port law less stringent and more in accor-
dance with public feeling.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23
CHICAGO, June 81.

Election returns from all the countries
are now received. They show majority
of 14,o66 against the prohibitory law. To-
tai votes polled l679a6, the largest vote ever
polled in the State. Official returns will pro
badly vary the figures somewhat.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

6s5- The sermon of Rev. J. c. HART be-
fore the Portage county Bible Society, at
Rootstown, win be found on our first page!
1t is well written and candid exposition of
the subject treated Of, and will repay care
full perusal.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23

OFThe other day teacher at ladies'
school while putting company of Juveniles
Of the gen.ler sex through their spelling
lessons, came to the word "lad" of which, in
accordanc with the modern method of tuition,
she asked the sigR ification. One little puss,
on the question being PUT, with sideleng
glance, blushingly answered, "Eor cotrting'
with" ~ ae 55gss -
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Too LATE FOR THE BABY SHow-The
wife Of VIM OLMsrEAD, of Bloomfield, Mon
roe County, Ohio, ON the Sd of June. pre-
sented her husband with three fine children
-one boy and two girls. Weight-five
pounds, twelve ounces; five pounds four oun-
ces; aud five pounds,. fifteen ounces. One
has white head, one black head, and the
other a red head. All in health. There is
a variety for you, and what a spec it would
have been if only in time!
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THE, SPiRrT OF DEMocRAcY.-This able
and unflinching Democratic journal comes
to Us this week in an entirely new and beau-
tiful dress. We are glad to see such evil
iences Of prosperity on the part Of our friend
MORRIS.
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0-"Why don't you hold your head as I
dol" said an aristocratic lawyer to sterling
old farmer. "'Squire" was the reply, "look
at that field of grain. You see that all the
valuable heads are bowed down, while those
heads that have nothing in them stand up
right .,Ssa sg~s. 81. asase .sF.., i. =.
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-.7-~ -s'.'- From the Home Journal.
The Old Man Leaned on His
Friendly staff.

y The old man leaned on his friendly staff,
With a lettering step and slow,
AS he picked his way, of Sunday morn,
To the church where he loved to go.
His hair was white, and he scarcely knew
A friend as he passed him by,
So feeble and frail was his memory now,
And so dim was his clouded eye.
He sat in u homemade chair at church,
In front ofthe preachers stand,
And listened, as ifin pleasant dream,
To the words ofa better land.
The sunlight fell on his silver locks,
And his white hair turned to gold;
And fancicd sunlight shone from heaven,
On the heart ofthat pilgrim old!
But the autumn leaves have fallen now,
And the old man sleeps below
We never shall see him pass again,
With his totterng step and slow.