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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-12-04
Arrival Of the Illinois.
eALrronArA oOsE rOa BUCHANAN.


The steamer Illinois arrived on the goth
ult, bringing dates to the 9th inst. She
brings with her two millions OF treasure.
California has gone for Buchanan and
Breckinridge.
The Illinois connected with the Sonora,
which brought down nearly $2,250,000.
The Illinois spoke the George L1w on the
25th. The Sonora left San Francisco on
the evening of the 9th. The returns reeeiy-
ed up to two o'clock that day foot up Buch'
anan. IL 900; Fillmore, 5000; Fremont
1900. There is nothing definite concerning
the Legislature. ...
Nearly full returns Of San Francisco give
Buchanan 100 over Ere mont-the latter hal
nearly 700 over Fillmore. The Republi
can Legislative ticket prevailed in Sar
Francisco county, though Buchanan viii
probably have l50 majority.
The vote in this city was much less thai
at the State election last year. This is at
tributed to the unavoidable absence ofseve'
raj working politicians. The election pas
sed off quietly.
The Indians are still restive in California
Gen. Costa had fight with party OF In
dams on Kismath river, when several wer
killed. Another party attacked the white
near Bald mountain, when many were Kill
ed.
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The last number OF the Portage Democrat
denounces US in most severe and unlimited
terms for having alluded to the sermons Of
Rev. J. C. HART, few Sabbaths ago. We
are charged of infdelity, of hypocrisy and
almost every other accusation which de.
PRAYED and malicious heart can invent. The
article published in the Sentinel does no,
warrant our neighbor in making such char
ges, neither does cur conduct either in pub
lie or private life. We are further warrant.
ed in the belief that MIR. Hart neither sug.
gested or approved the article in the Demo.
crat. Our relations with that gentleman,
have been, and are now, OF the most friendly
kind. We differ with him on the question
Of politics in the pulpit. We think he does
wrong by his course as a minister, that he
Injuries himself and his cause, and lessons
his influence for good. He thinks different
ly. 1t is an honest difference Of opinion be.
tween US. If occasion cffers we shall not
hesitate to speak our sentiments in regard to
his conduct or any other public teacher; but
it shall be done kindly and courteously.
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Hon. Ruius p. Ranmcy.

This distinguished and influential gentle
man is spoken Of by many OF our cotemPora'
res as the next Democratic candidate for
Governor. The State Of Ohio has many
distinguished citizens in the Democratic
ranks any, and all Of whom, the people would
"delight TO honor.' In the list OF bright
names, that of RUFus p RANNEY stands
among the foremost. While a member OF
the late Constitutional Convention, he was
one Of the ablest advocates of the great lead
ing principles Of the Democratic faith. AS
one ofthe trainers of the organic law Of the
State, he is made perfectly familiar with its
provisions and would be able to administer
the government in accordance with the let
ter and spirit Of that instrument. In no Po'
kition has Mr. RASNEY exhibited more abiIi-
ty or acquired more honor than as one OF
the Judges of the Supreme Court OF Ohio
His decisions are marked by boldness and
independence Of opinion and an accura cy
and clearness of thought, which give him
rank as one the leading jurists of the corn
try.
His nomination for Governor, would be
good, and popular one. The Democrac
of the State, woud support him with
hearty.good will,while many of the oppositio
knowing his superior merit would lend the
support 10 his election.
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Governor GeHry and The Affairs
OF Kansas.

We have heretofore frequently spoken
Of the noble bearing and Jacksonlike firm.
ness Of Col. Gcary, the present Governor
of Kansas. Each day odds proof Of his abili'
ty to govern and control the affairs Of that
distracted territory wisely and well. He i,
impartial in the administration Of the govern
ment. He neither turns to the right hand OF
the left, bu, pursues the path of duty with an
unfaltering step. Threats cannot intimidate
him, nor bribes corrupt his integrity. His
whole aim seems to be to secure peace to
Kansas and protection to her bona fds citi-
zens. Farmers, mechanics and other labor
ers who 60 there to build up homes for
themselves and those dependent upon the m
find a cordial welcome, while lawless and
wreckless marauders who enter the territory
as invaders, from whatever locality they
come, are deal. with as outlaws and Grim.
inals.
A few weeks ago, anarchy and disorder
reigned; now, all is quiet and harmony
Thea, the lives and prosperity Of men were
in constant jeopardy; now, every one feel:
safe in the enjoyment Of his civil and re
ligiouS rights.
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Judge John e. Larue, one of the most
eminent lawyers in New Orleans, died very
suddenly on Monday, the 9th inst. The
Picayune snys:
Tho manner Of his death was awfuIy
sudden. His wife had been indisposed, and
he remained home to keep her company
HIS lay on q low sofa, quite we'll and nm
comonly cheerful. She reclined along the
floor lcaning on his shoulder his arm about
her-the child on the sofa playing with ita
father. Suddenly the little girl asked, alb.
ruptly, "Papn, whit makes your eyes rol
SOL" and with convusive stretch he salt
to his wife, "My darling, am lying."-
Not unused to spasms ofiilness, she answer
ed. "Don't deur-don't frishten me so."-
II tell YOU" replied he, with emphasis, 81
am dying" She started to getrestoratives
he said, "No, no." She rushed to the win
dow, calling ior servants, "A doctor, doc
tor ~ and turning saw his face distorted ant
his hands clenched. His only were, "No
no; let me die in peace !" when his fac
recovered smiling impression, his limb
relaxed, and he breathed but two or thre
times again. The shrieks of his wife an
child alarmed the house and nsighborhood
but all efforts at resuscitation failed. Frou
fullness of life to torpid death the interva
was scarcely FIVE minutes.
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GreaG Chinese Batt.e.
Ttco Thousand Five Hundred Combatants- e
-Four Wounded, and 4ico Hundred and
Fifth Arrested by the Authorities.
STOCKTON, Oct. 27,-l0 A. NJ.

FVty Arrested 6y the Authorities.
STOCKTON, Oct 27,-lO A. NJ.
A fight occurred near Mound Spring, on
the Sonora road, about fifty five miles from
this city, last Saturday at noon, between two
parties of Chinese. There was no general
engagement, but several skirmshes took
place, in which four persons were killed and
as many wounded There were about two
thousand five hundred combatants engaged
on both sides, all armed and equipped. Many
had firearms. A stop was put to the hos
til,ies by a Sherlf's posse, assisted by cit
zens. Some two hundred and fifty arrests
were made.
Below we give some account Of the pre-
liminary arrangements of THIS terrible at.
fair;-
Conflicting accounts reach US from the
interior rs to the relations of peace aud war
existing between the rva bodies Of China
man now in tn. middle mining districts, -
The San Andrens Independent (CaIaveras
county, learns that the heads cf the two
great Chinese companies, the CuEtons and
See Yups, have met in Sacramento, and set
tied a the difficulties heretofore existing be-
tween them. The Sonora Democrat Tuo-
umne county, on the other hand, considers
that some terrible hosti!ites are impending.
1t says:-
| A grand battle has been arranged between
the two Chinese armies now encamped at
Rock River Ranch, and near the Chinese
camp, in this county. The battle field will
be in the vicinity of Shoe emaker's Ranch
about half way between the hostile forces
To-day (lust Saturday. has been fixed upon
for the encounter, and should nothing occur
to disturb the prcjim mary arrangements
many long tailed Celestial will probably
bite the dust before the going down Of the
light of Heaven shall close the fray. The
opposing forces are armed with all kinds ant
descriptions of weapons, ranging in size ant
calibre from double barrcled shot guns ant
six shooters, down to handspkes, war club;
and gungs. The two armies number abou
one thousand braves, and the tremendous
noise and confusion hich will prevail, whcl
host meets host, Gun be more easily imngn
ed than described by those not we'll acquain
ted with the STYLE of tactics which COVER,
the warriors of the Fowery Kingdom. On
redeeming trait in Chinese warfare Is the dis
position which they manifest to sl'y but lev
men, contentng themselves with raising
great dust und noise. Anyhow, we hope tn
valiant "Johns" will have good time.
) Above, we give the issue OF the hostilities
. which has reaches US by telegraphic des
d patch. It will be seen that four Chinamel
I; been killed and four wounded, and that tw
. hundred and fifty of the combatents hav
! been arrested by the authorities. Two thou
sand five hundred men were engaged in hos
tilities. So ends, for time, the Cali'orni
s Chinese war.
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Congress-.

Congress met on Monday. The proceed
inss Of the first day are before US. In the
Senate nearly all the members were pres
eHt.
The usual Committees were appointed to
wait on the President.
In the House two hundred members were.
present. Messrs. Hodges of Vt, Garnett
of Va, Allen and Morrison Of Illinois. to iill
vacancies, were qualified. Mr.. Phelps pre-.
sented the credentials Of Whitfield, delegate
from Kansas. Mr.. Grow objected to his be-
ing sworn in. Hereupon arose running
debate. A vote was taken on Mr.. Phelps
motion, resultI 6 81 in favor and lO4 against
allowing Whitfield to be sworn.
From this time until the close Of the day
session the proceedings were alike ridiculous
and disgraceful Various gentlemen pair
ed off .on the ground of hunger and fatigue
Mr.. Campbell moved to adjourn. Rejec-
ted.
Mr.. Mllison moved call of the House.
1873 unanswered to their names. Doors
were closed and excuses heard from the as.
sentees.
We copy the following extract from the
Congressional report:
The Sergeant Arms was direct ed to
bring the absentees to the bar of the House.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee inquired whether
while the Sergeant-at.Arms was executing,
that order, those who had been there all the
time, could get their dinner. daughter. }
The Speaker responded negatively.
While the Clerk was calling the roll on
motion to adjourn, he was frequently in :
turruped by the Sergeant at.Arms announ.
cling the arrest and production..of certain ab-
sentees. Several gentlemen humorously
moved to take up the criminal docket. The
absentees brought before the House were
payment Of the Sergeant-at-Arms' fees,
which are 50 each. (Cries "fork over" and
laughter)
Mr. Mace being among them, said he was
J willing 10 be discharged without payment oi
t fees, and accept, as a substitute, solitary
confinement. Uaughter.) He went home
at hall past three, as every orderly mar
D should, leaving the members here, going ou
and taking horn. and placing themselves
/, in such a condition that they did not know
h what they were driving at Uaughter.)
= Mr.. Tralton did not think that The House
y should take advantage of his honesty. II,
J. had just returned from dinner when the Ser
d geant.at-Arms opened the door and let hin
/. in. He had not been arrested.
Il Mr. Lindley thought the fec was cheap
and he would cheerlulIy pay it.
Mr.. Houston, to those standing "Si
If down; want to see the prisoners.
n Mr. Cobb, Of Georgia, would dscharg
e them on their giving a pledge that the
would hereafter vote for an adjournment.
Such is the substance OF the first day
proceedings Of the Republican House Of RI
presentatives. A more ridiculous farce wa
. never begun. Children in wisdom and fan;
" tics in politics, they transform the Nations
" Congress into public beOr garden, for Il
. exhibition Of supreme folly.
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ImMleRATIoN.-The arrival Of immigrants
at New York are constantly on the increase.
Week before last, $500 persons arrived at
that port, being the largest number longed
OF Castle Garden depot in one week since
it's tablishment. The immigration SO fal
this year has been l29,977, being an in.
crease over the immigration Of last year fol
the same period Of 4,248. The indebted.
ness of the Immigration Commission of New
York, which last year was nearly 100000
and threatened TO swamp the Institution, has
been diminished to $3,376 81, and alto
gether its affairs promise very we'll. There
are now l 1881 persons in the establishments
under its charge, a decrease Of over soc
siace last year..
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WHAT'S TO rAY.-How very quiet it has
become all at once about Kansas. What's
the occasion Of this lull in the news mar.
ket about "bloody outrages in Kansus!''-
Don't it pay to keep the blood Of the peo
pie boiling on that subject since the cleo
ton! Where are all the financial com
mittees that they are not raising funds t.
stuunch the crimson life current! Are they
going to "let her bleed' aud not give ear!
red" to stay the murderous hands of thos
despicabe "Border Ruffians!"
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The Presidents nIessngc.

This document was received too late for
this weeks issue of the Sentinel. We shall
furnish our readers a correct copy Of the
same, next week. 1t is the habit of some
Offices to hurry it off in the form of an extra
as soon as received. The result is increas,
ed expenditure, and an imperfect and ncor-
rect edition. We shall take our time for
it, and publish, as soon as we can furnish a
genuine document.
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DEATH OF ARTHER SPRING, Jaw fine
the following among the obituary notices O
the Washington National InteHi9encer o.
Saturday: a a
ain this city, on the 2sth inst, after q
short and painful illness, which he bore with
Christian fortitude, Arthur Spring, in the
23d year of his age.
The friends Of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral, from the resi-
dence Of his uncle, Thomas Grady, on D,
between 18th and l3k streets, tomorrow.
Sunday afternoon, at2 o'clock.
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Marshall Donaldson Suspended


By reference to another column it will
be seen that Gov. Geary has suspended
Marshall DoRaldson, pro slavery man, Tor
refusing to arrest the murderer Hayes
Hayes is STAKEHOLDER form Missouri, and
the crime committed was upon the person
of free State man. Hence the refusal oil
Donaldson to arrest him. BY command o
the Governor, however, the arrestwas made
by Col. Titus and the offender is now pris'
oner. We do not know what power the
Governor OF Kansas has to remove or sus
pend marshall of the territory. Still, IL
our judgment, Gov. Geary HAS DONE RIGHT
Neither pro-slavery men nor free State mer
ought to be allowed or be permitted to com
NIT crime with impunity, and when an ofii
GER refuses to execute writ because OF the
political views of the criminal, he is no lon
ger tito occupy the post, and should be dis
missed from service. "Let justice be don'
though the Heavens fall" Gov. Geary
thus far, has been thorough and impartial il
his work. Let him 60 on as he has begun
and he will standi approved by all homes
and. high-minded men throughout th
Union.
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CHICAGO, November 25.
Fntnl ssniIroad Accident.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l.-On Saturday night
last, an accident occurred on the Manassa
Gap Railroad, near the river station, in War;
rcn county, Virginia. The bridge over the.
Shenandoah river at that point gave way as
an engine and FIVE cars were passing over,
precipitating the whole into the river from
height Of forly-iive feet. The engineer,
fireman and conductor were killed, and John
&. Buck, passenger, of Warren county,
was fatally injured.
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the National Exec utive. II is true that the
Democracy OF Ohio were defeated IN the
late canvass, but it is equally true. that in no
State OF the Union was the contest carried
on with more skill Of generalshiP, or more
untiring zeal and energy. Here, we did our
own work. We received no aid from other
States. Two years ago, the fusionists car.
ried Pennsylvania by $1,000 majority. Now
the Democracy have carried the State by
about % 1000. Democratic gain in two
years, SIS 900. In Indiana, the Democrats
were beaten by $4,000 majority; now they
have carried the State by $4,000. Demo-
cratic gain, $4,000 In Ohio we were beat
en- by 10000 majority. Now, we are defeat
ed by only 10000. Democratic gain, 64'-
900. These figures prove that the Demo-
eracy Of Ohio are not behind any Of her sis
ter States. They may look with pleasure
and satisfaction to the work they have ac-
complished. They have done most nobly.
Early in the campaign our camP,fires were
lighted on every hill and ir every valley
| The strong men Of the party LETT their otil-
ces and their business, and devoted their
time and talent to the advocacy OF the Dem
ocratic cause. Among the foremost Of these
was Hon. DAVID ToDD. Early in the sum-
mer, this gentleman informed the State Elk
ecutiye Committee that he was at their ser
vice from that time until the close OF the
canvass. He devoted his whole time ant
energies to the work. There are few mer
in the country who possess more solid ant
practical talents or who are more thorough
" conversant with human nature than Col
Todd He has warm and patriotic heart
and powerful will. When engaged in tn
', service Of his country and the cause Of trut
and Justice, his efforts tell nightly for tn
, triumph of the right. There are other
: whose names are equally familiar, an
= whose services have honored themselve
and honored the noble cause in which the
= fought. Among these we might menlio
the names of Hon. Geo. E. Pugh, HoI
William Allen, Charles Anderson, Hon.
= p. Rannry, Ex-Gov. Medill, Col. c.
e Vallundig CHAM, Col. Samuel Medary, Hol
y II. B Payne, w. C. Castor, and host
Fe others, all true men and noble champion
u of the faith. From the list here given the
u would be no difficulty in selecting a cabin
v officer or q foreign minister.
'e This article is already extended to tt
v great length, and we leave the consider
rs ton of the character and services Of 9th
eminent men to future time when we sht
he take up the subject again. Every porii'
It, of our broad country is honored by brig
c. and noble names. With true and earne
st, hearts, with the CONSTITUTION AND T.
ne UNION as their watch, word, and with a
1e termination to preserve unimpaired the G
ed rious Inheritance bequea thed by the fathe
a they stand a. faithful sentincls upon t
sli watchtvwers of the country. Having
~ President possessed of wide experience n
d. exalted patriotism, a Vice President who
ire brilliant talents are only exceeded by
"a generous courtesy,a Democratic Congrt
ce and conservative and able Cabinet,
StS people may rest assured that the govcl
ey ment will be wisely administered.
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Latest from Kansas.
ST. LOUIS, November "a.

ST. LOUIS, November "a.
The Republican learns that the sale Of
the Delaware lands in Kansas passed off
quietly on last Monday, Actual settlers
were permitted to purchase their claims at
the appraised value, but the unclaimed land
generally brought prices above those fixed
by the appraisers.
CHICAGO, November "a.
Kansas dates up to "Wednesday are re-
ceived. The land sales passed off quietly;
about 1000 purchasers were in attendance.--
The bids were active and ranged high. At
Leavenworh city, property was changing
hands at high rates. Squatters were gener-
ally securing titles.
Marshal Donaldson on refusing to re. arr
res, Hayes the murderer of Buffum, was de-
fnitey suspended by Governor Geary before
Judge Cato.
CHICAGO, November 25
The Leavenworth Herald publishes the
cores spondcnce between Governor Geary
and Marshal Donaldson. The latter con-
cludcs by expressing his determination to
risign his office. The correspondent of the
St. Louis Democrat says he has done so, aid
has retired from Lecompton. After the re-
fusal Of the Marshal to re- arrest Hayes, Gov.
Geary despatched Titus with six men, who
captured the prisoner and brought him to
Lacompton Tho prisoners counsel has
applied to Judge Leeompte, fer writ of ha.
heas corpus
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ANOTHER NOVELTY IN PARIs.-The Paa
risans have been amused of late by man
who walks on the water. He is supported
by small air.tight boxes strapped to his feet,
and has q pole in his hands, with bladder
at each end, with which he touches the wa,
ter, and restores his equilibrium when about
to tip over He walks with the greatest ap-
parent ease up and down the Seine. g i'll
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OF Another curious bet is stated in tho
papers. A Maine Fremonter this week
walks with an eight inch corn cob in his
mouth from Snad Lake to Bath. Another
Fremonter in Saratoga, stands oil day with
horse collar around his neck. Both these
bets were lost in consequence Of the failure
of the Quukers to vote in Pennylvania.
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FoRGERIEs BY A MILKMAN-The Onta.
rio county, New York, papers contain some
revelations with regard to the operations OF
one Melvin Power, commonly called the
Ontario Mikman. He has been carrying
on lorgcries Tor ten years past in some Of
which he has been befure detected, but nev-
er before prosecuted, and issued paper to
the amount of $25O,0o0. He is now in
jail with eight true bills found against him..
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RELIGIOUS REUEIoN.-Next year gen.
eral reunion of oil bodies Of Evangelical
Christians throughout the world 10 to take
place at Berlin, at the call of the Evangeli.
cal alliance, and on the invitation of the
King of Prussia.
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Ohio Supreme Court.

COLUMBUS, O., December 1.-The Su-
preme Court did not commence their term
in this city to day as was expected, on ac-
count of the non arrival OF the Judges
Judge Ranney has resigned and the Cover
nor has rendered Judge Scott the appoint
mcnt.
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A REVOLUTIONARY VETERAN. James
Edwards, who has resided in Scioto county,
Ohio, for the last 20 years, died on Sunday
morning, the I'd inst, aged one hundred and
three years. He was soldier during the
Revolutionary struggle, and shared largely
] in its dangers and hardships.
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6F The quantity Of water discharged into
the sea by all the rivers in the world is esti-
mated at 36 cubic miles in day; hence, It
would take over $4,000 years to create a
circuit of the whole sea through clouds and
rivers. sstessr, hqs ae,,a.i.,f; asa ,.,t -,
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A Coop lpEA.-The following notice ID
posted coasp spicuously in publication Office
down east. aShut the door, and as soon az
you have done talking on business, serve
your mouth in the same way"
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TBefore the recent election the Black
Republicans declared that they would give
Buchanan JESSIE. Now, will they do itl
or will they allow him to 60. into tho White
House an old Bschsiori,