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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Ohio EIeclornI iricIKef.

We call the attention Of our Democratic
friends to the Electoral Ticket of our State.
The ticket below is correctly made out, and
our friends can copy and be certain Of being
correct It is true that all'the law requires
is simply the name OF the electors, designa-
ted Presidential Electors" But to prevent
imposition, as the voters are not familiar
with the name of each elector, it is custom.
ary in Ohio, (lhough not in all the States of
the Union,) to head the ticket with the
nominee desired to be elected. Hence, ours
is here headed with JAMES BUCHANAN and
john c. BREcKNRIpGE, with the additional
words democratic Ticket"
Still, with all these signs OF a genuine
ticket, it is very necessary for those whose
business it is to prepare the tickets and dis.
tribute them to the voters to see that no
frauds are committed by an INSCRIPTIONS
enemy, by stealing the heading of our ticket,
and inserting other names for electors, thus
defrauding the voter out Of the whole or a
part OF his vote. ~ at-.
The figures set opposite each electors
name, from to %, are placed there merely
10 aid the eye in running over the list to see
if the twenty three electors names are upon
the ticket. They are of no other use, and
OF no other Importance. The ticket is voted
as q whole and not by districts, nor by elec-
tors sat large nor anything OF that kind -
An electoral ticket would be equally legal
if q voter choosed TO vote for twenty three
individuals living in his own village, or ony
number less than the twenty-three if he did
not desire to vote for all.
The arrangement of our tickets by dis.
tricts at our nominating conventions, is 9
mere political rrangement-nothing else.
We make these remarks merely by way
of explanation, as some have believed il wat
necessary to vote by the designation of Con
gressional districts, and that the figures a
the left of the electors names were INTENDED
for that purpose.
As frauds innumerable have been com
mitted by our opponents at the election jus
past, it behooves our friends to be on th
alert. Compare your ticket with the fol
lowing, which is correct to the letter:
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
'TiS False.

The Black Republicans charge the Dem.
ocrucy with being in favor of slavery exten.
sion. The charge is infamously false, and
they know it. There is nothing in the De-
mocratic Platform, or in the past history Of
the party tn at justifes such charge. Can
the supporters Of the outrageous Dunn's
Bill say as much!
The Democratic doctrine is that the peo.
pie of the Territories as we'll as of the States
have the right 10 manage their own dunes,
tic affairs. 1t is false that that principle
commits the pnrty to slavery extension.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Democrats of Portage,

Don't finch--be not discouraged at the
triAing local defeat you have sustained. 1t
will amount to nothing, when compared with
the great national Democratic triumph that
is bound to follow the Democratic movement
Of the whole country on the 4th of Novem.
ber next.
Democrats, stand your ground, and fight
on, struggle IN earnest, pull steady and "all
together" There is close work in this
county, and if every Democrat is at the polls
as be should be, on Tuesday next, we will
not only hold them level but heat Them
Buchanan and Breckinridge will be elected
--Pennsylvania, Indiana and Connecticut
have settled the question-but let the De-
mocracy of Portage do their duty. Give the
bogus. hypocritical, freedom shriekers re-
buke.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Fer EEsEc1l:Ina n.

Hon. Benjamin Z. Grey, who represented
the Wing party Of the second Congressional
district of Ohio in the last Congress, has
come out for Buchanan and Breckenridge.
Hen. John Ewing, formerly Wing mem.
Der Of Congress from Indiana, has written
a letter, which has been published, declar-
ing his determination to vote for Buchanan
In every quarter of the country, national
wings are pouring into the democratic ranks
We have published the names of some oI
the more prominent Of these uccessions.-
Were we to give all furnished by our ex-
changes, our available space would be toe
largely encroachcd upon.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
A WORD Oh WARMING .
TRAITORS IN our kAIDSTI
A DESPECABLE FRAUD.

We are credibly informed that there is
in circulation throughout Portage county,
a kind of circular in which it is stated that
new outrages ere being committed in Kan
sas end that over two hundred citizens of
that territory have been imprisoned. This
circular further urges the election Of Fre-
mont, but declares if he cannot be elected,
it is the duty Of every Republican TO resort TO
arms.
The first part Of this circular in reference
to the imprisonment of Kansas citizens, is
false as a whole, and false in every particu-
lar. 1t is lie made out Of whole cloth
and circulated for base and despicable elec
.tioneering purposes. NO FREE STATE
MEN ARE IMPRISONED. A band of
armed emigrants ,rere arrested; but as soon
ss they gave assurance to Gov. Geury that
they intended to become peaceful and per-
msnent citizens THEY WERE RELEASED, and
they are row enjoying perfect freedom and
protection. So much for the last desperate
card of the Republicans. They have hung
their whole hopes Of triumph upon the
commission of outrages in Kansas. They
have committed crime after crime in that
territory, HOPING THAT THE BLOOD OF 1NNo
CENT MEN MIGHT PAVE THE WAY TO POWER
AED SUPREMACY. Peace in Kansas is death
to the Republican party and death to the
hopes OF Fremont. Hence the origin of the
lying circular which they now circulate just
on the eve OF the election. Men who en-.
gage in this degrading work are guilty OF
fraud and accessories to the crimes commit
ted in Kansas.
To the last part of the circular which de-
clnres their determination to fight if Fre-
mont is not elected, We have only one word to
cay. Men who etertain such sentiments and
advocate such infamous doctrines are trail
tors at heart and enemies to the liberties Of
the people. We can use no milder term
When men become go infatuated and des-
perats as to advocate murder and civil war,
they are no longer entitled to the respect
and confidence Of patriotic and honora-
BILE citizens. They will be awakened from
their delusion before another month rolls
round.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
why Don't Thcy Vote!

A few weeks ago the Black Republican
papers were filled with votes taken on the
Railroad cars, by which they elected one
of the Fremonts beyond a question. But
since the recent election in Pennsylvania
and Indiana the journals Of that party have
been entirely barren of those interesting
items. What's to pay! Have the Free
monters quit circulating? 1t will never do
to give it up so, gentlemen. This Railroad
voting is very interesting and profitable
pastime for you.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Shrieking for Free Speech.

The way the Free-monsters are attached
to free speech is caution. Their devotion
to this cardinal principle of their party @
was illustrated by their conduct at Akron on
last Saturday week. The Democrats had
got together on the evening of that day for
the purpose of celebrating the receLt Demo-
cratic victories in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
After the firing of 40 guns in honor of those
events by the Gun Squad, Mr.. JACOB KoH-
LER was called upon to address the crowd
which was composed of large number OF
both parties-when the Fremonters set up
such bowling and yelling that the speak
er could not be heard and he was compelled
to sit down. Judge Bliss being present
was called for, and undertook to address the
audance, but the "free speech" party agoir
commenced their following and kissing
completely drowning the voice Of the speak
er, and he was forced to desist. What
mockery for such men to talk about FREl
SPEECH
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Democrats, to the Rescue!

Fellow Democrats, let the glorious news
from Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, H.
diana and Pennsy lvania, stimulate you to
unceasing activity, vigilance and untiring
exertion. The enemy--because our county
ticket was defeated-insoIently ask you to
surrender and let the election 60 by default!
When the intrepid Paul Jones was in the
midst of hard d.fought naval engagement, a
cannon ball from the enemy's ship came
booming into his vessel, and threatened de-
struction and disaster to his crew. His ad-
versaries chuckled over their temporary ad-
vantage, and insolentIy demanded surren.
der. "SURRENDER!" exclaimed the gallant
seaman-"No! NEVER! the BATTLE HAS
JUST BEGUN" He continued the fight, pour.
ing broadside after broaGside into the enc
my's ship, until the entire crew were as
lifeless as the wreck that foated upon the
ocean.
Initiate his example, Democrats. Stand
to your arms till the last gun has been fired!
Tell your insolert adversaries, who make
this base proposition to you, that "THE BAT
TIE HAS JUST BEGUN" and our word for it,
like the immortal Jones, you will carry de-
struction and desolation into their camp.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Stand by Your Gums!

Democrats, stand by your guns! The en-
emy, driven to desperation by their recent
reverses in Pennsylvania and Indiana, where
they expected brilliant victories, will make
a convulsiye effort to save their cause from
entire annihilation, and we must be prepar-
ed to meet them at every point and repel ev-
cry onslaught. The hour Of triumph ap-
proacEes, and il the Democracy remain Wig
liant and active, glorious victory as bril-
liant as that of 'J2 will crown our efforts!-
Pass the word along the line:-STAND BY
YOUR GUNS! The opposition, like their
friends, the Mexicans, are great on a brag,
but when the Democratic army comes, eager
for the fray and with hnrrah, conster-
nation will seize them and in confusion they
will fly.
Keep your sentinels at their posts, and
your camp fires burning. Let your drums
beat for re cruits, and offer the protection OF
the stars and stripes to all Constitutionlov-
ing men, who delight in the music Of the
Union, and are willing to enlist in the cam.
pugn. Stand firm at your posts, and on
Tuesday next, you will achieve a victory
over the combined sms arrayed against you
which will forever rebound to your praise,
and secure to your children, the blessings
of this Union ard the privileges you now
enjoy.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Cattle.

The editor Of the Pittsburgh Gasetie calls
the laborng men of that city who went to
the polls on election day in their shirt.
sleeves and without shaving, seattle. -
Think Of this, you, who labor for your daily
bread. In the estimation OF Fremonters
you are merely "cattLe."
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
INDIVIDUAL EFFORT.

Let every man be vigilance committee
on the day ofelection. Let him vote early,
then see to it, that every one ofhis friends
also casts vote on the side of the Democra-
tic candidate. II each man does his duty,
the Democratic vote Of Portage county will
be largely increased.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Gospel Preaching 10 be Resumed.

The close Of the present political contest
being near at hand, it is desirable to have
it generally understood thot the stated
preaching of the Gospel according to Christ
and his Apostles will be resumed on the Sc
coED Lords day after the 4th of November,
in all such pulpits as have been devoted to
the world and the devil during the pressure
Of the late ugoniZing canyass.--EE.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
LOOK OUT FOR ROORBACKS.
Look out for Kansas outrages manuiactur
I'd for base eIectioneering purposes on thu
I'VE of the election.
ONLY FOUR. DAYS

From this until the great contest is to
be decided betweenths National Democrat.
ic party and the Northern sectional, disun.
ion party. The time is short. Let every
Democrat improve it.. . ggoE . Il
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

THE Home OF BUCHANAN THE BANNER
COUNTY OF PENNSYLVANIA Lancaster CO.,
the home of James Buchanan, claims the
Banner for the greatest increase in the De.
mocratic vote, on the l4th of Oct. 1856.
Dem. vote for Canal Com. in '55, was 5000
:. 1856, 5000
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Increased Dem. vote in Lancaster 5000

Increased Dem. vote in Lancaster 5000
What contrast between the estimation
in which the Sage of Wheatland is held at
home and the repute Of Fremont among his
fellow citizens. Georgia where Fremont
was born, South Carolina which educated
him, North Carolina which employed him,
and Missouri which was the home of his
manhood. will not give him vote. And
California, which tried him once, will reject
him by an overwhelming vote; and New
York. city, where he resides, will cast, a
majority Of tens of thousands against him.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
The Pennsylvania Legislature.

The Democratic majority in the Legis-
lature of PennsylvaDia,, on joint ballot, is
.fve, according to that very reliable paper,
the Pittsburgh Union. This gives the Dem
ocrats the United States Senator.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
A Natural Tvruut.

A Republican yesterday said, "this thing
of universal suffrage is a humbug." We
presume he thinks so. A. monarchy would
suit his ideas.of prosperity bettsr..
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

or The publication of our paper will
probably be delayed next week, in order to
give as much. election. returns as Possi-
ble.. 70, .s.e. .f. III
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

This would give us one hundred and eish.
ty eight electoral votes thirty-nlne more
than is necessary. There are other States
that will most probably vote for Buchanan,
SO that his majority OF electoral votes over
Fremont will be little less General Pierce
obtuined, in 1852, over Scott.-Ctn. Eng.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

LOOK TO THE BALLoTBOXEsA
Democrats should be on hand early andi
remain until the last Vote is counted out..---
This isnecessary to insure against fraud. "
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

SAMUEL wIcKs CHALLENGED BY THE rUs

SAMUEL wIcKs CHALLENGED BY THE FUSION.
IsTs OF AURoRA!!
At the late election in Aurora, a colored
man, whose vote had never before been re.
fused, was challenged by the Fusionists on
ACCOUNT OF HIS COLOR; because having be.
came having become dsgusted with eboli-
lion hypocrites, he had concluded to vote
the Democratic ticket.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
Post the Books.

The October elections have been held;
the results ascertained, and we now post the
books of the States that have voted this sum-
mer. Thus far it stands:
buchanan. Fillmore Fremont.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

We put down Iowa as having been carried
by the friends OF Fremont, but in truth it was
a fusion triumph, the successful ii, ket re-
ceiving both the Fillmore and the Fremont
votes. Mr.. Buchanan only wants to carry
States having torty.nine votes to be elected.
He will get them in the following States:
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30
ARE YOU READYt

are you ready for the contest! Have you
performed your duty and your whole duty!
Work, work, for the few hours that remain
before hatile,.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-30

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
/. William Kennon, Jr.,
2. Alexander p. Miller,
3 Sheldon /. Kellogg,
i. Henry F. Sedan,
5. David Clark,
6. Isaac II. Thomas,
7. Edward Foster,
s. Michael H. Davis,
9. William Crosson,
10. William Kershner,
IL. George E. Seney,
II. Levi DUNCAN,
10. Alfred McVeigh,
IA. Jacob Slyh,
Is. John Tiff,
l6. John C. Myers,
II. Samuel Israel,
IS. james NJ. Gaylord,
10. Benjamin F. Spriggs,
20. Alphopso Hart,
81. Henry II. Dodge,
%. George G. GiIlett,
%. George Cook.
The daily union., 1856-01-26
No. 55Ol
SMamp and OYcrflo we'd Lands.n

DUBLfC OF the Secretary
Of Inerof, public notice hereby given, that In order
entitled
siric lands' within
parties who claim portions
and sec'sd under said law dry asd a. FOR snlaiou,
opportunity evidences all snd
approval whereof objection be within
date hereof will be cernrd ard raiehted the States
ohectoas ooatcmpiatnt male
OATH and flied with ha ftEser and rccryc Of The proper
General land Oacs
ssry forms nfbdsyits ofsaii officers
The following Of Land exempt from ubection iow
Lands eotecd cash, with military bounty
sctip, suf passage The * ssptc
bt prior passaze OF the OF % March, 1855
ref purchasers loeaorz Of swamp
lana1u r
Lands already patented under tho swamp
where objection nsed
bepr ofthe oce time amer
pnid appoint tic
" the co'nussousr ~ the General Land once.
The swamp and hyerdowcd
during ths regular ha-in.ss hours of The Land uaice
hand, the city ~ Washirgton th day
Dccsnbrr ls35. Tnos, A. HHNDRI3Es,
Commissiener uf the General Iasd Once.
Ian lo--lAv6w
The daily union., 1856-01-26
NAVY DspAKrssHr,


PROPOSITIONS viii be received hy This until i2th of
February the following articles The uuitea States
eT MISSISSIPPI 10 be delivered al the nayyyad New York;
Two vertical tubular BOILERS made The best charcoal
bloom boiler tube sheets half neb bottoms
aud pits seven sxsen shell three eighs Of an Inch la iiek
An the parts caulked
sides where be used
the legs, water bottoms, chimney.
The crowns an sides Of shell ~ be enei BY iron, from which
Gha braces lead.
The boe Will about half by
about eleven half about half
feet hgh be furnished and hand hpta
plates furnace Hue. and Jampe dooTs bearers and m
scouting biers 10 the he tested when done y
dIsuiic pressure Of So lbs per square inch.
The inbes 70 be furnished by the government and 10 be sci by the
contractors the being responsible iof all tubes eonds
ned o r deoets and the contractor of oil eondunned from
bad Workmanship
The price finished of ihe tubes
Also the pound for such iron castings be
CURED boilers sand sand OF !oa
AND for bars AID FOR composition cAst
ings, (of copper and ln)
The pausrns E furnished hy the government
The whole the be subject 10 The
inspection and approval OF such The department
point
Drawings boilers win be furnished bidders application
the department
Payments will estimated when
the boer half completed III. reander when thy have been
approved.
Bidders will be particular stating their and the Time
when deve the work Bond aud
will be faithful OF The
work and fuiniment of contract.
Jan l3--law4w y
The daily union., 1856-01-26
Hou.s-vura,.niag Dry Goods.

BE o~s respectfully invite The sesutien
furnishing 10 ihe ioow
ing list of useful scIes which have becn selected
with fion the this country and VIII %
offered such make The interest u nasehsss -
examine our stock before purchasing eisc~Lere:
H IN our CARfEf-RooMo-
There may - all times be found latest designs ia esey variety
OF velvet Wilton tapestry, Brussels, irea py ngnn and Vent
an asnx WHICH designs which are confined
" our sales exclusively in this District
IN CURTAIN MATERIALS
Our stocks win be kept copee ,houhou, the entire
b1aeinx variety rich brooae striped
reps wortsd daoask hgars and striped Turkey red cash
n~es elegantly embossed lace and muslin curtains
nces centre sssels side oos aud ,asels. and all x
tures for trimming and hanging curtsias.
IN BED-FURNI5IIiNG GOODS
We A. l04, ia, l24 aud 1874 English
bianker which made 10 order and imported direct
o. 04, lt4, a4 aud 10 white Marsees toilet quilts.
81 04, il1, sud l24 linen sbee,ipss
10 4, III 4, and IA cotton sheetinx aud quilted
Linen and cotton siieeiing for pillow and bolster
Diaper, daInask, huck aback, and ether t0weInas.
Aio complete super
danask isbie cloths, size yuds
Dask napkins quay from The eheapest hc nest
dai0ask d0yliss ae.
Tog.ihrr with full stock Of hourc furnishing requisites
line, which deem be cbameraied bu which will
be shown with pleasure 20 all who favor with cali
noOE, BRO, co
Dec l5--3awdwi
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y,ru,n,s Land omc-,

HtNHHtpHHf IHfHHI I09's
IN rorifg with vrgea si0 page f9 section
tG d. hereby al
appears csuhcae of The eschsao Of the city n PeershuE
on e p d,y o Innuy held ilt
recrmhe following l0s IN the city of Petersburg, of
uss died rgea, have been found eseheated 10
this gainmsndvfnlbt 10 wit;
and lt he late residence o. said uara con
runnina * feet nnrh ~ feet thence eastward
% fre and aiinlans ~ ~ ~ eet
9d One IN pas annlnH TIC above oi ~ INC
sonth, Nps. and The hot No. y ssh eet o. atSe
bauadca about ~ les being so eet
derp The M ~ o front and eai o. Mase' street.
being Market street back po istt dfy on
the back li feet deep - .
~, One nni the side OF Donnfs hfy - e'
front bounded he north, the ea BY Has
lot, on the south hy Marshs lot. Z,
4h One h0usr short MaFhei street devised W sa'
oHsra ny Mrs w Juupe havrr brick fweinr &C ihrrton
on west side ~ shsu Market 70 feet front sad sAf and n
nnf back 70 fsc with 0sct asy rnlrr from Nc rear :" Low
~. N. Parker,
JAS l3-lswew Rarr Land Once,
The daily union., 1856-01-26

United States Patent Office,
#na VAa. .Ltn,,nu Iauuatv lFr

IN petition Read, Alton, Illinois, praying for
the extension granted him the l2ih March,
isia, fr Machines years
FROM the expiration o said patent which takes place The 2h
day Of March, 1856 ,Ia.
Il Ia said petition bs heard Patent Office
Monday the 3 day Of March IL o'clock and all
noded and show II they have
why said petition ought not to be granted.
opposing required in the Patonr
Once their oecons specially forth writing least twenty
days before e dny ef hearng VII testimony filed by ether party
be used said hearing se taken and transmitted in
codance with the rules of the Office which will be furnished
piieation.
The testimony closed the 2si Of Feb
papers relied testimony,
be filed the Office before the morning OF nat days the
arguments. II any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered aiso uoce be published the Union Inei
geDcef Evening Washington, CT Agus Baltimore
PHI adelpha Journal of Commerce. New
York: and Enquirer Cincinnati Ohio week for three
previous nex the day
hearing. 5
.. CHARLES MASON,
COMMISSIONS Of Patents.
p sEdors OF the shove papers will please copy and send
their bills 10 the Pae Oce with paper containing this NOTICE.
Jana --lgw5w .
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un,tea state. pr,sn. Once,

~ the petition of Joseph ~ Burrows, Of cncionni, Ohio
The ntUn OF grnnrd bn thc a3d
te41 mill
is expiration of said paen which takes plsco
day of Apnl, tss6--
u ordered st the said petition be he,rd at the Patent Once
Monday, the 3h Of " O'Clock, aud all
aothed hpre and they have why
ssd petition ought 20 be grant 4.
oppos required hd In the Patent
Office heir oj specially set forth writing q, least twenty
lur. the ~ heating all flied by either
used the said hearing be taken and transmitted
cordanos with the rules OF the ohce which viii be furnished
application.
The imony in the viii he eloscd the s7h Of March
depou and othe ced ns'enouy must he med
" tho .bcs on before The moruns OF that days s naunsni
II sny, within days thereafter.
ordered, also, his he Published In The Uniop, In
teaeneef aud evening stat Washington -, C., Argue Ba
Patriot and Union Harrisburg, Journal uf Commerce,
New York and Cinounn Oho, week for three
successive wtt previous the 7 of Apr The day Of
hearing. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of ratenti,
s.Ediors papers will copy aud rena
their bills TO the Pate Occ, with cOnaning this notice
Jan 93--lHw2w