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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-06-12

During the late Democratic Convention
al Cincinnati, the c. c. 8 c., o, g. P. ant
other Railroads in the State, carried per.
sons attending the Convention at half fare
The Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad re.
fused to do this. and the Delegates from
Trumbull and Portage were required to pay
full fare both ways. We are sorry that the
Cleveland & Pittsburgh Road should be SO
illiberal. We have an interest in its pros.
perity. Its economy IN small Miays' has
already created prejudice againstiit on tho
part Of many who live along the line, and
it should labor to diminish rather than in.
crease that prejudice. Niggardliness is not
always economy. ts
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The CincInnti Convention.

A consderable..portion Of the SeaiiRel to.
day, is taken up with the proceedings Of the
Cincinnati Convention. We offer no apoI.
ogy for this. Every reader is interested in
the detailed proceedings of that body. It was
the largest nssemblage of the kind ever con-
vencd in this country, and in point of talent
experience and patriotism, inferior to none
since the organization Of the Government
Thirty one independent Sovereignties were
there in the persons Of their delegates, and
those delegates were chosen from the noblest
men of the land. Every man in attendance
seemed imbued with the spirit of unfalter.
ing devotion to his country. Her honor
and prosperity were held as above personal
or local considerations. There were but
three candidates in the field BUCHANAN
PIERCE AND DOUGLAS. The friends of each
were earnest in their efforts, but there was
no bitterness or malice between them
Friendship and cordial good feeling every
where prevailed. When it became evident
'"Ne DNNhANA" ""S thO CHOlCc VI HHJOTlly
ofthe Convention, the friends of PIERCE
and DOUGLAS were reody to unite upon him,
and the honored son of Pennsylvania, the
pride Of the country, wns nominated-not by
a majority alone-not by two thirds, but by
the unanimous vote of every State in the
Union!
We had the pleasure of being present and
witnessing the proceedings of the Conven.
ton. 1t was proud sight to see the repre-
sentntives of thirty one States, coming from
the hills of New England, from the Ever.
glades Of Florida, from the Pacific coast,
from the Northern Lakes and from the great
valley of the Mississippi, and j,ining hands
and hearts around common altar-all la.
boring in common cause.-the honor and
welfare Of the American people.
The platform will be cordially endorsed
by every National Democrat. 1t is clear in
its enunciation Of truths. 1t makes broad,
bold issue, which the enemies ofthe Democ-
racy to whatever faction they may belong,
are invited TO accept. Let every man who
chcrishes the Constitution and the Union,
buckle on his armor and laborfor thetrumph
Of the Democratic cause.
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Among the most prominent men at the
Cincinnati Convention was the notoriou.
DR.. STRINGFELLow, of the Squatter Soue
reign. DOUGLAS, it was said, was lis first
choice; but he very cordially endorsed the
nomination of BUCHANAN Portage Demo
crqt.
The foregoing, is lie made out of whole
cloth. DR.. STRINGFELLow was not at the
Cincinnati Convention. What his opinions
are in regard to the nomination we cannot
tell. 1t is said by some that he belongs to
the Know Nothing party-that same, of
which the editor Of the Democrat is a mem.
ber' II SO, he will support fillmore or Nc
LEAN.
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Affairs atLawrence.

Late FeportS from Kansas, show that the
Story which came here several days since,
In regard to the destruction of Lawrence,
was very much exaggerated. The truth is,
that there were some murders, on both
sides, and great blame upon both Sides
The cowardly course pursued by ROBINSON,
LANE and REErEh is subject of severe COM
,rnent. After having urged the Free State
men to resist the authorities, and hovinc
been instrumental in getting innocent men
women and children into difficulty and dan
ger, they then abandoned them and fled like
craven towards, leaving their misguided fol
lowers at the mercy of an infuriated and
blood thirsty mob. So much for the brave.
ry(D and honor OF REEDER, LANE and ROBIN
son! A man possessing the first spark of hon.
or or courage would never run at the sight of
danger and leave his friends and followers
10 pefishi
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The Cincinnati Commercial gives the
following graceful description of the per.
sonal appearance of the Democratic nomi.
nee for Vice-Presitent: "Neur the East.
ern aisle, and within few seats of the front
-on the Western side of the aisle-sits
John c. Breckenridge, the impersonatoh of
Democratic Kentucky cAivaIry, who won
high reputation in the last Congress, and
declined to be candidate for re-eIection.--
He tall dnd gra celuly formed young
man, with delicate features, and would be
singularly handsome if his profile line was
more promineHt: Looking at him sideways,
and his forehead, nose and chin are nearly
in straight line. But his eye beams with
intelligence, his nose is handsome in out.
line, and the habi bal coin preston of his
lips indicates q resolute will. On the whole
there is a poetic glimmer about him. And that
there is something of this in his character,
the fact that he has purchased an island in
Lake Superior, for a SUMMER home, would
indicate. His manner in speaking is proud,
defiant and full Of passion, tempered by edu-
fcated discretion" .. ....
The Commercial is right. Of all the dis
tinguished names brought before the Con-
vehtiof for Vice.P President, no one is better
fitted by talent and education for that office.
Courteous, yet resolute, kind, and yet firm
and Independent he is most admirably quail
fed to preside over the Senate of the Ma
tion. .....
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. The Court
OF Common Pleas is now in session, Judge
CLARKE, of New Lisbon; presiding. Mex
week full report of the cases will be given
The cause Of the Ravenna Bank VS.. ALBERT
AUSTIN, ct. ais, is one of the most impor
tant yet disposed Of Business is being des.
patched with diligence and energy. Ohio
has many Judges on the Common Pleas
Bench, who are an honor to the Judiciary.
For extensive and sound legal requirements
and an able and impartial discharge of his
duties, Judge CLARKE stands in the front
raLk. While such men as he, preside on
the Bench, parties TO suits, may rely upon
an impartial administration OF justice.
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TeIegraphic Dispatch from the
President t., 4

President.
The Kansas Herald Of the Sd inst. con.
tains the following copy of a telegraphiC
dispatch from President PIERCE to Col. Sum.
EER. From this it will be seen that the
President discountenaRces the outr6ges com.
mitt cd in thut territory, and is determined to
do full justice to all parties concerned.-
What more can be asked by any body!
WAsHIsGrOS CITY, May %. SO.
To Col. e. Y. Sumner, Fort Leauenporth.
| have just sent by telegraph to Governor
Shannon, despatch, Of which the following
is copy: s...-r.-
"Since my telegraph OF this morning was
sent, the Secretary of War has laid before
me Col. Summers letter to you of the 18th
inst. This suggestion strikes me as wise
and prudent, and | hope that before this
reaches you decisive measures will have
been taken TO have the process in the hands
of the Marshal quietly executed.
" My knowledge of facts is imperfect, but
with the force of Col. Sumner at hand, I
perceive no occasion for the posse armed or
undrned, which the Marshal is said to have
assembled 1T Lecompton. The instructions
issued to yourself and Col. Sumner, during
your last visit to this city, must be efficient
~ executed. Sufficient power was commit
ted to you and you must use il.
Obedience to the laws and consequent
security of the citizens of Kansas, are pr.
mary objects. You MUST REPREss LAwLEss
VIOLENCE IN THE TERRITORY IN WHATEVER
FORM 1T MAY MANIFEST ITSELF.
(Signed) FRANKLIN PIERCE"
"E. V. SUMNER, Col. lst Cavalry
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Snlc.

By virtue ofan order Of sale to me directed by the
Hon. Probate Court of Portage county, shall ex.
pose to sale ut Public auction, tho premises on tho
2lst day of June D. 1885, between the hours of ten
O'Clock A. NJ. and four O'Clock p. NJ of said day. the
following described Real estateto wit situate and be
ing In the town of Ravenns, in the county of Portage
and State Of Ohio and ia known by being part OF lot
No. IL In the south division of lots in ami is
bounded as follows, to witt beginning at post standing
in the old State road ut the southwest corner of land
heretofore owned by Joseph Bradshaw, deceased,
thence north 81 deg l0m west chains so links along
the centre of the old State road to post thence north
deg east chains 25 links to ost, thence south
Sc deg 10 m. east chains so links to post, thence
south deg west chains Is links TO the place of be
ginning, containing six and 15l0O of an acre.
be the same more or less. Incumbered with the dover
estate Of Lydia Willard. Appraised subject to said
dover estate at Sixty-one Dollars and so. le6, ~
Also the equitable interest in oths piece ofland
situate IN The township of Ravenna, inthe county of
Portase, ohlo being part of lot No l1 in the south d
Beginning at the South wost Of said lot: thence
north 2deg l0m east H. chains Sc links along the west
line Of said lot to pds thence south S1deg lOm Gu
chains Al LINKS TO post; thence south 4deg e4m,
vest 10 chains so links to post thence south 2deg
DIN west chains so links to post; thence south so
leg Ism west chains474 links to the place Of begin.
ling, containing IA 25-0e0 acres; incnmbered with
and appraised subject to said Homestead
S42 26s Said property TO be sold upon the petition
t Wm, J. Sanford, Administrator Of John Willard,
ubect tothe dover estate and homestead
efore mentioned. Terms cash at day Of sale.
Nsftsy NM.tJ. SANFORD, Administrator.
BY SPALDINa, Atty.
Rayennn, May 90, Is5e-4i-4w 323s 4, r'4fA L
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The Candidate for President.

We nail TO the mast head to day, the
name of JAMES BUCHANAN of Pennsy Ivania
for President and JOHN C. BREcKENRIDGe,
Of Kentucky, for Vice. President of the Uni
ted States. These distinguished candidates
were nominated by the unanimous vote of
the National Democratic Convention. They
were and are, the choice of the Democracy
of the Union, and the Election in November
next will show them to be the choice Of
the American people by the largest majority
ever cast for President. The convention
which met at Cincinnati is universally ac-
knowledged to have been the largest and
ablest political body ever convened on such
an occasion, since the adoption of the con-
stitution. 1t has selected standard bear
er for the National Democracy of great ex
perience and Craftsmanship and true friend
to the Constitution and the Union. His cleo.
tion is certain. His administration will be
characterized by integrity, ability and firm
ness, and in his hands the interests of the
whole people will be safe.
Mr.. BUCHANAN is now sixty,fou years of
age. For nearly forty years, he has been
engaged in the public service ofhis country.
In 1914 and 1915 he was elected member
OF the Pennsylvania Legislature. In 1920
he was elected to the National House off
Representatives, where he served ten years.
In 1881, he was appointed Minister to Rus.
sia by General JACKSON, during which mis-.
sion, he negotiated the first Commercial
treaty between that government and the |
United States. In 1894, he was elected to
the Senate of the United States He re.
muined member Of that body, having been
twice reelected until March 5, lS45, when
ne resigned his place and accepted the ap.
pointment of Secretary Of State under Pres.
ident Polk, In 1858, he was appointed
Minister to England. His distinguished
services while engaged in that mission arc
all familiar to the American people. Dur
ing his long career of public use(ulness-in
the Legislature. in the house of Represent.
atiVes. in the Senate, in the Cabinet, and As
a foreign minister, his course has been mark
ed by an unswerviug adherence 10 the great
landmarks of the Constitution, BY a faith
fulness, and an ability which, are alike an
honor to himself and the country whose
prosperity he has done so much to secure. Is
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OF AS a menagerie was entering New
ark, Ohio, o~few days ago, the elephants
keeper fell down in fit. Some of the at
tendants ATTEMPTED to take him up, but the
elephant would allow no one to touch him,
not even the physician called in the case, till
the man himself mad SO far recovered as to
request it. While the man was seIseless,
the elephant himself lifted him upon horse,
but, finding he could not Sit there, softly laid
him down, and, supposing him dead, became
quite furious in bis grief. His joy ut the re.
overy was equally intense.
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Guardi;in's Sale OF Real Estate by
s.s order of the COurt. ..-f.e

On the 18th day of July, 1855, between the hour5o
10 o'clock noon, and O'Clock afternoon of said day.
on the premises in Edinburg township, will be sold
the interest George Hoffman! and Mary Ann Hoffman,
minors-which is the equal and undivided one-ffth
part each of them in tho following premSes subject
10 the lifs estate Of Cynthia Holman situate in the
townshpof Edinburg, in the county OF Portage, and
state of Ohio: known as being part oflot No Gin sub
division two in the noEheast quater OF the aforesaid
township, bounded as follows: beginning the south
east corner Of Charles Hars land in the centre of the
east and ives; centre roads, teuce running north along
the east line Of the said Charles Hart's land about
Sc chains aii 10 links to the south west corner ola
piece of land heretofore decided by Noble Martin and
wife to Noble NJ Stuart, thence south 80 deg, east
about Is chains to- post thence south 27 chains and
60 links to north sol degrees VESTS links,
thence south 10 degrees west chains al links post
thence west chains and 40 nksto post thence south
degree 90 minutes east 90 chains and % links to the
centre of said road at the south west WISE
mans land--thence north e9t degrees west along the
centre ofsnd road chains 10 the place Of beginning
containing seventy acres. $500.
June 10, 1856 -4w 4 & III
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" InhY
be its char ter. Indigestion nervous eoNhlaints ep.
leptic and other fits, coughs consumption In It's early
stages sore throat bronchitis fever and agus asthma,
low spirits, sexual neapacty, feminine weakness,
picking of the skin, synpamatic of paralysis. rhou-
matism, neuralgia tumor, cancer diabetes. assituds
and debility, darrhoca ard all other diseases of the
organs of respiration, the liver, the Kidneys the som
ach tho nerves, or the muscular Hhre are uneriBsly
cured by this preparation, 1t istot saateriss or5
ncutralzes them with absolute certainty, while nc
the same tine it regulates The skcreons, removes OBJ
structlons from tho bowels, creates appetite, renews
hodily ylgor, and rcscnerates every animal Junction.
Such is the nature, such are the effects Of Dr. Roback
famous ScASDINAylAN BLOOD PURIFIER, which, taken
in connection with his BLooD PILLs, will not only
od,erate the. most painful diseases, but psexetT
their resuFrection and lengthen life beyond iis ord
nary span. -, -
10 prevent imposition purchase OILY of respectable
druggists, ee, of regular agents. or OF DR.. Robaeks
sole proprietor and manufacturer, Cincinnati, n,
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Two Tons Of Gold.

New YORK, Saturday, June 6.--The ship
Stephen Heath from point Philip, from Aus.
traia to London, was spoken on the 18th
uIt. by the steamer Wes! Point, and replied
that she had two and halftuns of gold on
board.
Half the crew we're in irons for an attempt
to take possession of the ship.
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" Supervisors and street commissioners
have begun their work. We hope they
will do it thoroughly. There is nothing to
be expected from the town Council. Tie
health of the people of Ravenna absolutely
requires thorough cleansing of the streets
and alleys of the town. Let the Street
Commissioners take in hand what has too
long been neglected.
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BUCHANAN And BRECKENRIDGE
RATIFICATION MEETING !

The Democrats of Ruvenna are requested
to meet at the Town Hall,
on Tuesday Evening, June 18th,
for the purpose OF ratifying the, nominations
Of the Democratic National Convention, for
President and Vice. President, and to organ
ize Democratic Hickory Club. Come one,
Come all!
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" HUMELBAUGH g. JENNINGS, have con-
stantly on hand an excellent supply of Tea,
Coffee, Sugar and every article of family
use in the line of Groceries. They are
prompt and ready TO wait upon their custom
ers. Their prices are reasonable. Those
wishing TO purchase such articles will find
no better place in the village TO obtain them
Try them and you will agree with us.
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ECLEcTIc INsTITUTE.-The annual Com.
mencement Exercises of this Institution,
will be held on Thursday the 10Th instant,
beginning at 10 o'clock, A. M. The Tent
will be spread for the occasion, which will
afford shelter in the event OF storm.
Hirnm. June 3.
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" The Steamer, City of Newark, was
burned on the 10th INST, while on her trip
from New York to Newark. Passengers
all safe but one lady and two gentlemen who
were drowned. .-.
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LIBERAL BEqUEsT.--Hon. John NJ Niles,
who died on the Sd ut., bequeathed 800 900
in trust for the poor of Hartford, CT, one
half the income for the wants of the deserv-
ing INDECENT and the other half to supply
them with fuel. -.
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tUTLERY.-Th best assortment of Pocket
- and Table Cutlery in town, at r ABAIRD& CO
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" GEO. B. BUELL., Editor of National
Democratic ReUie,o, was stabbed last Thurs
day evening at Cincinnati, by Know Moth
ing. The wound is severe and his recovery
doubtful
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III Among tho many patent remedies Of the day,
there are few if any surprising or equalng in intrir.
sic worth "Baeh's american CompoMnd.'' Having
sold large amount the past season. and witnessed ITS
happy effects in very many chronic cases of disease,
am constrained to acknowledge its surpassng merits
asa remedial agent, and feel fully confident that it will
sustain s present high reputation as being one of the
best medi ines now in use.
B. NJ. HUTCHINSON. M. D.,
Chemist and Druggist.
Bedford, Mays, 1856. 4O-aw
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CHANGE OF TINE The time of depar-
ture OF the morning train, on the Cleveland
and Pittsburgh Raj Road, from Ravenna to
Cleveland, has been changed from S:l2 o.
clock A, NJ, to 7:l2 O'Clock A. NJ.
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WV -S"' S"Y " c"tNj AooO5
between the h1urs Of O'Clock, and O'Clock p NJ. nj
said day, the Interest of Robert Lappn, Marvin Lap
pin and Sarah Peck, minor heirs of Robert Lappin
deceased, in the following described real estate situate
IL the township Of SrcetsborO, Portage county, Ohio
and is known by being parto Of lot No GA in said town
ship, and is bounded as fellows Beginning at tn"
southwest corner of said lot No g. thence north on the
lot line 26 chains n links 10 land decided to Cyrus A
Sonell; thence east on said Stencils line 10 cnins O.
links TO lands decided TO Thomas Lawrence; thence
south 10 chains so links; thence east ii chains %
links; thence north chaihs.43 links; thence east s
chains 40 links to the east line of the lot 8 chains 90
links to the south cast corner; thence west on the
sauh line 80 chains 46 links to tho place of beginning
containing e3f :res, more or less. Being the same
land of which the said Robert Lappin died seized.-
The interest of each of said minor heirs in said prem
ises one undivided siNthpart in common--suhect to
the dover estate of Elizabeth appin in said premises
Appraised ats
= ELIZABETH LAPPIN, Guardian
of Robert Lappin, Marvin Lappin, Siruh Peck. &C.
). l.. 4 II. c. RANNy, Au's
June 10, 1856. 43-4w
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or Col. SUMNER has received orders from
the President to put down oil disturbance and
put stop to all ontrages in Kansas from
whatever source they may come. He has
already sent eight compa nies of Calvalry to
the scene Of disturbance. Good.
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, Astonishing Recovery of Mr.. MtcHAEL O'BRiES
from Gravel and Disease CT the Bladder and Kidneys
Mr; o'EriEN, when arst seen by me, had heavy de-
post OF sediment in his urine, much pam in his back
WIN pam shooting around his hips into his bladder,
ahu iurred tongue and great tbirsts Hswouid dripk
IN - honr Two gallons of water. Appetite gone, s3s
low appearance Of the eyes, and reluced from IeG
lQWuGS in hesh down To l3n nnnnds.. !.