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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-08-18
CAMPAEGN SENTINEL.

AT the solicitation of number of our
Democratic friends, we have concluded to
offer the Sentinel for the Campaign, from
the 18th OF August to the Goth of October,
at terms within the reach of every man
who does not take the paper:
For single copy, 8 ,25
For clubs twenty Gao cts. each) 400
For clubs ofthirty Us cts. each) $40
or Money to accompany the orders.
We ask the Democrats Of each township
TO make special effort and send 10 their
clubs at an early day. The present politi.
cal campaign bids fair TO be ore of exciting
interest and importance.
Every Democrat in Portage county should
be fully posted on the momentous questions
involved, and stand prepared to do his Dhole
duty during the Campaign and on the day of
election.
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THE MONSTER SsAKE TAKEs!--A letter
from Perry village, Wyoming county, New
York, to the Buffalo RepabIic, announces
that the big snake which has been creating
such sensation in the neighborhood of Sill
yer Lake, has been harpooned by sailor
named Smith. The monster Is fifty nine
feet five inches and one barley-corn in
length, head 'about the size Of full
grown calf" with body varying from six to
two #. in circumference. His body is des-
scribed as being "sinuous, like o snake, /"
although many people, judging from the ap-
pearance Of the head, say that II is well
developed specimen Of the hamper eel! As
the snake o. animal. OF whatever It is, has
no teeth \ has been impossible even to guess
at its age. Large crowds have focked to
see 1t, and consequently the hotels IN Perry
village are oil doing we'll.
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The LonIsvIIIe nIot.. Ac.

80 -~e-sfhio Noeftet1 " w Aetol
MoRK OUrRAeEs.--On Friday night
German boy passing down Jefferson stree
was assaulted at the c0fnef of Seventh ant
terribly beaten. His scul is so fractured as tC
cause internal bleeding and he must die. Hi
assailants were three men employed in Mil
Ter, Wingate g. Co.'s Agriculture Works.
They are In Jail.
The same night Barney Deal attacked ant
knocked down Mr.. R. Skene, very respec
table gentleman. Barney was drunk ant
mistook Mr.. 8. for a Sag Nicht.
Yesterday evening an Irishman was
Knocked down on first street. But these
outrages are Of such common occurrence
that it is scarcely worth while to note them
The Courier also relates some further
incidents and particulars of the riot. II
says:
Young Long, son Of the proprietor of the
grocery store, corner Of Eleventh and Main
streets, that was burned, states that half an
hour previous to a shot being fred in that
section of the city, friend Of his, who is a
member Of the Know Nothing order, ap-
preached him and urged bis leaving the store
Of his father. He said that at night an at.
tack would be certainly made; that it was
arranged to fire that block and shoot the in
mates who dared escape. In accordance
with this advice, Long removed his father
and mother to place of safety. He then
returned to the store, where his two brothers
we're, and before they could escape the at.
tack was made. In escaping himself, he
received thirteen bullet ,rounds, and is now
confined, dangerously i'll, from their effects.
His two brothers were unable to leave, and
were actually consumed in the conHagra.
ton.
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Democratic County Nominating
cduventIon.

The Democrats Of Portage county will
meet In Convention at Ravsnna. by Dele.
gates, on Saturday, September sth 1855,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates
f6f county officers to be supported at the
ensuing fall election. Each township in
this county will be entitled to SEVEN Del.
egates in said Convention.
The Democratic electors Of the several
townships are requested to meet
At their usual places OF meeting, on Satuf-
day evening, September lst, 1866. and
appoint seven delegates each. to represent
them in said ConventlOni and also one
Delegate each to represent them in the
Senatorial Convention to meet at such time
and place as shall hereafter be determined.
BY order of the Democratic Ex. Committee.
]. G. Wins, Chairman.
Ravenna, Aug. 18th, 1855.
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Condition of Foreigners at Louis
ViiIa


The following account Of the condition o
the foreigners at Louisville is taken from the
Chicago Times. 1t needs no COMMENT
Read it: .--a .s ....a
"The German population of Louisville
have nearly all abandoned it. They have
encamped out on the Bardstown road. 'Tha
encampment is sorrowful one. In it are
they who mourn the deaths of fathers, broth
efs, wives, sons and daughters; and who
dare not go back to the city to gather uE
and bury the chorred and blackened remain.
Of their slaughtered kindred. Women are
there, who, in the agony of premature child.
birth, scream aloud the names Of murdered
husbands, and expiring, wonder if this be
hospitable America! Strong men, weak
women, feeble children, mourn the loss ol
all those little articles, Of no great intrinsic
value, but precious as the memorials of 9TH
er and happier days.
"Wives weep over the loss of gifts re.
ceived at parting from aged parents in faith
erland, and wondering, think how cruel to
tear from their little receptacles the hum
Bile relics OF the poor. Alas! for them there
is no restoration. Alas! to them the fond
husband, doting father, protecting brother,
will return no more. Their murdered sbo,
dies are piled in the streets of Louisville, fl
monuments of the bloody triumph of fierce,
unrelentirg intolerance. An intolerance
that in the pursuit of its end, knows no re-
sPect for law, seq, age or condition. The
Germans Of Louisville were hot asked
whether they were Catholics or not. They
were shot down without question and burned
alive without time being given to extrlcate
women and children, sick or dying. 1t was
a war OF extermin alton; in which 10 be sure
Of death, was to have been born on foreign
soil. No mercy, no sparing cry, no sympa-
thy for wounded, no quarter given! This is
the fate which know nothingism extends to
the foreign born citizen
Read that, o, ye who have fed from hard.
ships and oppression with the hope of find.
ing an asylum here! And then say, wheth,
er, in the mighty struggle III which ydli
Democratic friends are engaged for the sse
Of equal justice to all, you will be found
with them. or with those who have bound
themselves by horrid oaths to effect youl
rain! Say-whether you will be on the
side of your friends, or cast Your votes fol
SALMON P. CHASE who stands before the
world associated with your relentless enc.
mics! The time is at hand when you must
speak. What will you sayl--Plain Dealer
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DR.. HARDMAN treats Consumptfon! Bronehit

DR.. HARDMAN treats Consumption Bronchitis,
Asthma, Laryngs, and oil diseases OF the throat and
Lungs by Mediced Inhalation. The great point in the
treatment Of all Human malades Is to get Mt the dis,
ease direct manner. All medicines are estimated
by their action upon the organ requiring relief This
lfthe stomach Is diseased we take medicine directly
into the stomach Ifthe uRgs discased breathe
nhale medieated vapors directly into the lungs. Til
reason why consumption and other diseases of the
lungs have heretofore resisted all treatment, has been
because they have been approa ched in direct
manner by medicine. They Intended to act upoI
tao diseased lungs and yet were applied to the stoT
ach! Their action was intended TO be local, andy,
they were admin tered, that they could only
stiutionally, spending their immediate action upon
tho unoending stom ach, whilst the foul ulcers within
the lungs were unabatedl
INHALATfoR brings the medicine in direct contact
with the disease without tho disadvantage of any vio
lent action. It's application Is simple, II may be
used BY the youngest infant and feeblest invalid.
with the strength, comfort and business the patient.
III ? No charge for consultation.
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This paper aims to be reliable and use.
ful Family Newspaper. as well as an indie.
pendent and fearless political JournSl. The
second Volume will contain large amount
Of Miscellaneous reading, consisting oI
Tales, Historical Sketches, Essays, Poetry
- News, &C., which will of itself, be worth far
more than the subscription price. In Poll.
tics, twill continue 10 defend the principles,
measures and nsages Of the Democratic par.
~, and will ever be found as faithful Sen
tine! upon tho watch tower of Liberty and
Justice. The follwiDg radical Democratic
doctrines will be apvocated:
Opposition to monopolies OF every descrip-
tion.
Equal aud exact Justice to oil men OF
whatever State or persuasion, religious or
political"
Freedom In all matters Of religion and
conscience.
:, +, Freedom Of the press and geueral.difu-
sion of information.
No unjust distinctions on account of creed
or birth; honesty aud capacity, the standard
Of merit in society and politics.
Opposition to all secret political organi.
aations.
The complete separation of Church and
State.
A sacred preservation of the Constitution
and the Union of the States.
The granting of portion OF the public
domain to actual settlers, without regard to
creed or cline.
The right Of States and Territories to ad.
minister their own domestic affairs in accor
dance with the laws and Constitution of the
United States. .s,.
Z The exercise of all legal aud Constitution
sl means to mitigate and finally eradicate
tha evil ofslaverv.
Free Trade. .'.'
Equal Taxation.
Arigid economy in the inistration Of
State and National affairs.
The foregoing doctrines arc founded in
Justice. They were the controlling princi-
pies in the administrations ofJEfrERsoN and
JACKSON. and must ultimately triumph in
every free government. The times call for
energetic action on the part of the Democ.
racy. THERE Is Work TO Be DONE. One
ef the best means Of securing the success OF
Democratic measures is to circulate fear.
less and independent Democratic jonrnal, 1t
Is the aim OF the publisher, to make the
Sentinel such paper. At all times, in de.
feat or triumph, it will be found advocating
those measures which tend to secure Liber.
ty, Equality and Prosperity to the people.
TERMs-One copy, one year, paid
within six months, $3.50
One copy, one year, paid after six
months, 200
Que copy, one year, paid after the year
has expired, $50
All communications Addressed to
A. HART, Ravenna, o.
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DAVID J. BEARDsLEY.

OF Mr.. Jefferson, the founder of the
Democratic party of the Union, when he
came to die, requested the following epitaph
to be inscribed on his tomb.
"Hpre lies Thomas Jefferson, author OF
the Declaration of independence, and Of the
statutes establishing religious toleration in
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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GyA beautiful poem entitled "T'he
Wreck" by GRACE GRAFTON" and also one
"Memories of the Past" by "HEsTER" have
been received. They are marked for pub.
lication, and will appear soon.
A series of interesting articles by JOHN
HARMON Esq, entitled "Portage County "A
years Ago" are also in our drawer, and will
be published IN due time.
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The SUMMIT DEMocRAcY.-Is the title
ofa new Democratic paper just started at
Akron edited and published by WILLIAM p.
BiES& AIvAS Coz, the first number Of which
il before us. It's large sheet and in its
mechanical and editorial department ID cred
ible 70 the enterPrising young men who con-
ductit. Il deserves at the hands Of the De-
mocrsts Of Summit County, . liberal patron-
age. and receiving that. j. cannot fail to do
good work in the best Of causes. Success
attend II.
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FRANK LEsLIE's JOURNAL Of Paris, Lon.
don, and New York Fashions has been sen,
u.s.. For those who wish to become famil-
lar with Affairs in the world Of fashion, this
is agood work. 1t also contains articles on
dress, news, reviews OF books, practical re-
ceipts &c, &c.
Price $500 per Annum. Frank Leslie
II Spruce st. New York.
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BARN STRUCK BY LfGHrNrNG-We learn
from the Democrat that asbarn containing
two or three tons of hay, owned by Mr..
s. s. ScHovlLLE of franklin was struck by
Lightning during the thunderstorm last Sun:
day night. The barn with. all its contents
was entirely destroyed. ..
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or The Richmond Dispatch says that
Mr. M. B. Goodwin, compositor in that Of
fee has lost during the prevalence Of the fe-
yer at Gosport, a father, mother, aunt, sis
ter, brother, brother-in-law, nephew end
cousin, all Of whom were residents of that
place. t
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The TrcaSMFers DGice-@RctrcIlcIl
ment PPGpSCd,


The following communications have been
handed us for publication. As to the pro
priety or impropriaty of the movementwe
shall say nothing at present. From what
we know of Mr.. STRICKLAND, we believe
him to be an honest and competent man
and his proposition is no doubt made iu good
faith: .r
FREBDoN, Aug. 8, 1858.
Mr. WILLIS STRICKLAND
Dear Sir-k am informed you propose
to do all the business pertaining to the office
of County Treasurer for the sum of Five
or six hundred dollars per year. And that
being difference of eight or nine hundred
dollars from what we now pay the Treasur.
er-I have thought it would be quite saving
even if retrenchment should be carried No
further. And in these hard times, when tax
es rest so hard upon the people, saving Of
the above amount should not be sacrificed TO
to support hungry demagogue-for we have
now paid quite money enough for that pur-
pose, both State and National. Please ans.
wer publicly if agreeable to your feelings,
and oblige all concerned.
DAVID J. BEARDsLEY.
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THE EcLEcTrc INsrrrUTE.-This flourish
ing Institute will compence its fall ses'
sion on Monday next. The conductors o.
this school are emitting nothing necessary
to secure the health and advancement o.
students. Opportunities for boarding are
offered to all who wish, and rooms are yet tc
be obtained, by those who wish to board them
selves.
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Or We would call attention to the Ad-
yertisement Of NJ. PALMITER's Marble
Works, to be found in another column. :.
Persons desiring any articles in this de-
partment Of business would Go well to give
Mr.. Painter call. His work is executed
with taste, and upon terms satisfactory, to
purchasers.
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NOTICE is hereby piyen that a petitiol
0unr6iinn NaIn.

DY virtue OF an order OF sale from the Pro.
IL bate Court Of Portage county, Ohio shall EXPOSE
to sale apublic auction, on tho premises on the Sis
day of August, A. D. 1855. between the hours of ter
O'Clock A. NJ. and four O'Clock p. NJ, on said day
the equal and undivided one-haIf part in common o
the following described real estate, tO-wt: Situate IL
III township OF Edinburgh, In the county OF Portage
and State OF Ohio, and is known as the east part o.
subdivision No. in lot No Sin the southeast qua
the OF said township; being The same land decided to
the center OF the diagonal road containing about eis
of land, with the steam mil and other npp1r
tenanees, subject however to the dover estate Of Mary
Edwards, widow ofWilliam Edwards; deed, therein
Appraised subject to said dover estate at $500.
DAVID |! DAVIS,
Guardian TO Minor Heirs OF VIM Edwards. decd.
.y.sE RANNEY & TAYLOR,
Edinburgh, July 9sth, Is55-5l-4w Att'ys.
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FREEDOM, Aug. 8, 1888.
DAVID J. BEARbsLEY
RAvENNA, Aug. 9th 1855.

RAvENsA, Aug. 9Th 1855.
MR. DAVID J, BEARDFLEV:- -
Dear Sir--Yours of the Sd inst has been
received, and in reply | would say-thatAin
conversing with different individuals, Ihave
stated thut the duties of County Treasurer
could be performed for the sum offive hun
dred dollars year. And will now public.
ly say, that il the electors of our county wH
elect me to said office at the coming elec-
ton, will give bonds to the proper author
tiles to do the duties Of County Treasurer
for the aforesaid salary of Five Hundred
Dollars per year. And dremain your
obedient servant,
.t-t
Willis STRICKLAND.
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or The London Temperance League
announces that the visit Of Mr. GoueH to Eng
land will terminate on Saturday. Aug. 4, on
which day he will sail from Liverpool to A
merica.
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OF Drs. BELrISc g. PRsSTros have now
received and are constantly receiving new
supplies of drugs and medicines at their
store in Phoenix Block. See advertisement.
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DR., Hardman.

Physician 10 Salem Lung Institute
Formerly Physician teCincnnati Marine HospitalI
Will be at
RAvENNA-Prentiss House, Thursday, Angus. 30th
AKRoN-Empire House, Friday, Aug :3lst. s.-
WARREN-Gaskill House, Monday, September ..
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for a PLACES aolng a-
5eptembeN IChanedov vi
Hiram 81
" iMaIma,
" -
nRavenn hman
must " % sRnss s SR1sS In, s.sr s.
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THE LITTLE FORESTER is the name Of
a neat and handsomely printed journal for
little folks, published at Cincinnati and edit.
by Mary NJ. CoeGEsHALL.
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Book Store in Rayenna,

@EIsAl ~ HATCH, in the old Pos
ESsGz2EWC. Office room in Seynour's block is
IkIlMSN now receiving choiccstock af BOOKS
of nearly a II the standard works: School
Books, Toy Rocks, Primers, &c., together with large
and well selected stock oSationery, cap, letter. nots
sllt-edged, and great Variety Of fancy colors and
styles Of paper; Envelopes Of all kinds, coofs and
Pen hOers; Inks and IHkstnds; Slate and slatepen-
ellis; Drawing aud Tissue paper, Water Paint and
Brushes, Dolls and Doll heads crying Babies Sewing
Bais, Pias, Rings. etc., too numerous to mention.
Ladies and Gentlemen wishing any thing In the above
line will please us call and we will try to please
them with quality and nsiee G. HATCH.
Rnynuul. 1ny 9Th. IS.55.
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G1rThe Fusion Know Nothing County
Nominating Convention is to be held inRa-
VIENNA on Saturday Sept. 18th.
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GT New Jersey and Delaware papers say
that the peach crop was never more abund :
ant. SO.
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BLANKS of all descriptions for Justices
~ and Constables at HAruu's New Book Store.
Aug. 10.
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The GENIUS OF TIE WEsT--For August,
is here, The present number is more than
usually interesting. A good Magazine.
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Dentistry.

2 Companies ~
MENAGERIE y
G 7 r G u s
s. B. HowEs, Proprietor
MYERS u MADlGAN'S
CELEBRATED
EQUESTRIAN TROUPE
Without extra charge, formin.
Two Exhibitions in one.
For one day only. Afternoon
and Evening.
j. NJ. NlXT0N, Director of tn
Combincd Exhibition.
At RAVENNA ON FRIDAY
August Gath, 1885,
In this exhibition will be foun'
the two greatest living curiosi
ties In tho animal Kingdom, vi.
IA Living GIRAFFE, and 4
Ii ing RHINOCER0S, beside
u fall collection OF other wil'
Beasts, all in the most perfee
health and condition.
The CIRCUS TROUPE con
sists Of the following acknowl
edged talent, ,..
c,owN I'm MyREs
Miss ROSE MADlGAN,
The fearless, graceful and bril-
liant American Artist, IN hel
matchless scenes of Equitation
Messrs. 7. King, LeRue, "
Armstrong, H. p. Madigan
Master Madigan, Thompson az
Prof. Nixon with his talented
Pupils, iRplltheif achieveme ut:
upon horseback, and in Gym
nastics.
The following rare and beat
tlfnl animals are among the col
lection belonging,to the Fxhibi
tion. A
A Brazilian Tiger, or Soutt
America Jaguar, Two Africai,
Leopards, 9 N. American Bears
a pair of English Deer, a beau,
fully marked Zebra, Il Peruvian
Lama, a White Camel, a Kas-
CARGO, besides n variety of the
monkey tribe, Parrots, Peli-
cans, Swans, Birds, Of Paradise
&c.
Admission to see the Combin-
ed Exhibitions, 25 CENTS Chill
dred under o years of age, huli
price. Doors open at 2 and at
Z. Performances commence at
half past2 and quarter to q.
TPThe Equipmentand gen.
erai Outfit OF both the
Menagerie & Circus Troupes.
have been got up this season N
a style OF elegance and a prom
sion of costly decorations hin
ert0unprecedented.
The Riders and Gymnastic
Artists, a full description OF
whom win be found in the Bills
are all belonging % The flfs'
class Of their profession, of botii
sexes, and are known and dis
tincuished everywhere as the
"STARTRoUPE"
Of the United States. A faii
MILITARY BRASS BAND
accompanies the United Exhibi,
tions, and wiliplay during the
performances a variety OF new
and fashionable Music.
TIP Tire Companies will en-
ter town In
Gr;l md Procession,
about 10 A. NJ, and after pass
Ing through the principal streets
proceed TO their
PAVILION OF EXHIBITION
In addition to the above grea:
and Menagerle, will DO perform
gorgeous Pantomime entitled
''THE MIsER OF
which will be produced in a sty
surpassed by any travelling Ex
ment having. spared neither pA
king this thS@Ne plus Ultran
circle. This piece will be presei
dors Of the Arena, asperfoFmed
tres In the cities ofNew York al
II had a asuceessful run Of upws
need only 70 be seen TO be appr
This company will exhibit .
"a. 6nnton o7fh of Aueusk. 81.