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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-10
Presidents Message.

We have never known any public docu
ment more generally praised than the Pres.
ident's message. The Philadelphia led
ger has the following remarks in relation to
il: ..,
"THE PREsrDENT's MEssAeE.-The Pre-
sident's message is generally fayorably re.
ceived, as we'll written, temperate and pa
triotic document, firm in its tone in refer
ence to principles acknowledged as the poll.
cy Of the Government, calm and decided in
the discussion of topics wherein that policy
is questioned. 1t is an admirable state pa.
per and docs infinite credit to the Admins
tration. Those who have been SO confident
ly predicting "war bluster" from the Pres
ident are somewhat disappointed at the
plain, temperate statement Of the causes
which exist of disagreement between Great
Britain and the United States, upon inter
national affairs, and the hope he expresses
that the questions will, through the prr,-
dence of both Governments, be brought to a
friendly settlement. There is not the least
doubt but the hope thus expressed is sincere.
Every action Of the Administration in this
matter shows that it is governed by just
and conscientious regard for the interest Of
humanity, as well as strict and honorable
performance of its obligations"
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A Desperate Place.

The St. Louis News gives the f flowing
picture of life in that city. If not over
drawn there is certainly room for reforms.
The News attributes this state Of things to
tae loose manner in which the laws have
been executed recently. 8at
"So sooner is the shadow of night thrown
over st. Louis, than blood-thirsty feBds,
desperate rogues, coarse rowdes and BRIT
tai ruffians creep from their lairs and sally
forth to make the night hideous with their
helIish orgies. Quiet, law loving people
may rule the city by day; but blackguards,
black-legs, ruffians and devils sway the scep.
tire at night. They gather to sacrifice inno-
cent and unsophisticated yictins-on the
alter Of the gaming-table, they parade
streets in strong squads, going from saloon
to saloon, gulping down the liquor that is
to fire their blood and madden their brains
for tho better execution Of the deeds Of de-
prayity that are to fill, up the latter part Of
the night. Hardly night passes in which
one, il he listened and watched, could not
see the glittering dagger fash in the air
and hear the shrek or groan Of the assas.
sins victim. Thieves prowi Che city over,
from midnight to sunrise, breaking bolts,
picking locks, and withSa boldness and dar-
ing almost inconceigable, searching houses
from cellar to attic, fol, the hard earned
naoney Of honest sleepers." N
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In the fall OfilsS4, the people q ohio,
elected fusion candidates to Congress from
every District IN the State. They did this
upon the promise Of sbcso men, to brirg
about great reforms iu;the finances and so
cial condition of the country. They have
gone to Washington, as public servmts.-
So far, they have been at every point, un
faiMtM. Instead of economisingS they
have squandered the public funds to the
amount of near $4,000 per day. Instead
of industry, We find indolence. Instead Of
harmony, We frd discord. Six weeks have
they been quarrelling vish each other, 70
see who shall get sfe per day. Tho scs-
sion is spent in bargaining and buncOmbe
speeches. When elected, We had no conf
dence in their capacity or disposition to do
any good, but they are proving themselves
far more unwsrthy of public trust, than we
even dreamed they could. They arc ad-
nirable cxponents Of fusion reform and Pu-
rity. -@ b
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THE LATEST NEWS,
BY TELEGRAPH. .r
-FOUR DAYS LATERFRoM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGo.n

a . .
New YORK, Jan. THE steamship Aragc
arrived with London dates to the 9th De-
cember. She sailed from Havfe on the same
day, with $40 passengers, and a cargo valued
at over two millions OF dollars. IS
The steamship Canada arrived nt Liver
pool from Boston on the 10Th, and the
Washington from New York reached South.
ampton on the 18th nit 91'-sEs ''
The London Daily Ne,Ds afiirms that Swe-
den has ratified the treaty with England and
France. The allied powers guarantee the
territorial integrity Of Sweden, and the latter
engages to alienute any part Of her territory
to Russia. r s F"
The rumors Of peace are still abundant in
France and England. Count Esterhuzy left
Vienna for St. Petersburgh on the 18th ult.,
with important dispatches, containing prop.
ositions for pacifcaton. Il is stated that
will withdraw her ambassador from ST. Pc
tersbnrgh.
Both the London Ne,cs and Times express
strong doubts of the acceptance Of these
propositions by the Gar. t
Instruc' ions have been given to Prince
Esterhazy to return Immediately in the event
of the Cars refusal to negotiate.
The difficulty which existed between the
English and French governments relative to
the conditions on which peace should be
made, have been arranged through the efforts
Of the King Of Sardinia.
The sure nder Of Kars to the Russians is
confirmed. Nine pashas, together with Gen.
Williams and 10000 troops, have been taken
prisoners. Among the munitions Of war
captured are 100 field pieces, some of which
are very heavy guns.
The Russian General, Bebutoff, has es.
tablished his head quarters at Kuars, and
intends shortly to resume operations agains,
Anakla and Redoubt Kali. His army is
abundantly supplied with provisions by the
Armenians.
The defiles between Kars and Eizeroil are
held by the Russians.
Affairs in the Crimea are quiet.
Great preparations continue to be made
for augmenting the British Baltic feet in
anticipation of operations in the SPRING
Contracts have been made in Sweden for the
French fleet and the accompanying army.
The Persian ambassador arrived at st.
Petersburgh on the 9th.
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Governors Message.

We have received q copy Of Gov. Medlls
Message, and shall publish It in whole or
part next week. It is document which
should be thoroughly read by every citizen
of the State. The affairs Of each department
of the State Government are examined and
such recommendations made as in the judge
ment of the Governor are required. 1t nd
vocates continuance of an equal and uni
form system of taxation, and claims that
banks and other corporate companies should
be taxed the same as individuals. 1t also
argues in favor of the payment Of the public
debt as soon as the installments fall due.
In this manner, aud only in this way. can
the credit of the State be maintained, and
the burthens of the people actually lessened.
The system Of borrowing adopted by former
administrations, while it may give tempo
rary relief in the end, only increases the
public burdens, ruins the credit Of the State
and produces general dissatilaction and dis
aster. .. -.,. -
Take the Message as a whole, il is an
able and pa triotic document, and does credit
TO the character and Craftsmanship of the
Chief Executive Of Ohio.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST sESsI

WASHINGTON, Jan. Tin the Senate PR
Broadhead called up the resolution directing
the Committee on Finance 10 inquire into
the expediency of reporting the General Ap
preparation bills, or adopting some speedy
action on them, in order to avoid night ses
sons at the close Of each Congress, an.
scenes which his sense of delicacy prevent
ed describing. He was in favor of doubling
the pay of members If thereby sessions cou1,
be shortened. s -''"
The discussion was continued by Clayton
Toombs and Seward, and the resolution d.
dopted. Adjourned till Thursday. g.
In the House three additional votes were
taken, as follows: 9Sth ballot-Banks 80
Fuller 80, Richardson 70, Pennington 8
scattering 6. Necessary for choice 1903
During the proceedings an enlivening cpl
sode took place.
Mr.. Eustis. in defending the American party
in Louisiana, repudiated the 9Th section ol
the Philadelphia platform, preferring tha,
his right arm be severed from his body rather
| than he should be connected with any party
whose purpose was to persecute or prescribe
American Catholics.
Mr.. Smith, OF Alabama, took issue with
Mr.. Eustis He was opposed to the Catho-
lies because they owe allegiance to the Pope
above the Constitution. There has never
been time when the priests 10 the assem-
blies did not cast their power against the
people. 't'se4f" s ,ds@
Mr.. Florence referred Mr.. Smith to the
Irish Catholics under Father Murphy at Vim
egar Hill.
Mr.. Taylor, of Louis lana, referred to lis.
tory to show that in the French Revolution
the priests joined the people in their sue,
cessful warfare against the two other estates
mobiles and clergy.
Mr.. Walker, Of Alabama, conceived that
the purpose Of the American party was po.
litical. II he thought religious persecution
was prominent feature, he would cut loose
from the organization
Adjourned till Wednesday.
Last night was the coolest Of the season.
Thermometer at eight o'clock this morning
was ten degrees above zero.
New York mails of Saturday arrived at 8
this NOR ming.
Roads between here and Petersburgh and
further South blocked up with snow. South
ern trains delayed. Snow six inches deep
at Raleigh.
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Kansas.

A letter in the st. Louis Democrat dated
Leavenworth. December 2sth, says the office
of the Territorial Register, the AdminIs:ra-
ton paper, was mobbed, the type thrown in
to the river, and lot of paper burned. The
mob was composed principally of Missouri
ans. a.... ... .
The Free State party, at their convention
on the 22d ult, nominated Charles Robin.
son for Governor, w. Y. Roberts Dr Lieu.
tenant Governor, and NJ. w. Delany for
Congress. The election will be held on the
third Tuesday in January. s..
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EIghth OF january Convention.

Eighth OF January Convention.
The Democratic State COpEentiou mel
Al Kinney's Theatre, Columbus, January 8
1856, at / I o'eloek, "A. NJ. and organized BY ap'
pointing Hon. H, J. JEWETT, Of Musking
um, Chairman, pro itm, c. N. ALIEN. Q
Harrison, Secretary. and w. F. Mus
GRAVE, of Champaign, and VIZ. RrrEzEL
of Trumbull, Assistant Secretaries. -
On motion, a committee Of one from eacl
Congressional District, consisting Of the
following gentlemen, were appointed OF
resolutions, and to select State CentTa
Committee.
(R.A. HAMnokD. Of Summit, was chO'
sen for the 18th District) Ca-,s So q
J. L. RANSET Esq. of Portage, was cho'
sen one Of the Committee on Credentials.
On motions Committee of one from each
Congressional District, was appointed on
Rules and permanent officers.
On motion, the Convention took a recess
until2. p. NJ.
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On either eide. tall monntSins near shsiI
craggy heads among the clouds, and
have hage arms OF nussive rock, md
crown themselves with spiry pinnacles.
and put On every shape and form II sem.
blance Of the things which men have made,
and Of all ihe animals whose haunts they
form. Along their sides, and on their jut-
ting cliffs, the mountain goat is seen in
multitudes, sometimes in wonder gazing on
the grandeur which surrounds them, and
sometimes bounding among distant rocks
and scaling inaccessible heights and plung-
ing headlong down the yaWning chasms.-
But shall not attempt to cay all that ]
should be tempted to say, in an endsavor
20 follow his description, .,...-s. .,,-s
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Ex-senator AtclliSOM.

The Argus published at st. Louis, Mo-,
states that Ex. Senator Atchison has announ.
ced to the people of Missouri that he is nc
longer before them for U. s. Senator or any
other Office. This is the first sensible thing
he has done oryears. His infamous course e
in attempting to force slavery upon Kansas,
has sunk him SO low that it is well to retire
and spend the rest Of his days in sack cloth
and ashes.
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smte CbaFclI ~ Know NotkInF5.
sSmd two HUNDRED members ofitbe ss-
Eerst polillcal party calling themselves Know
NptIhne8 have been IN session in this cIfF,
and adjSorned Yesterday morning, alter hkr-
ing voted out PIesidsnt Spooner, ana put
ting Lieut. Governor Ford in his place as
President Of the State Council. This is a
decided Eebuke 10 Spooner for his free soil
notions, and a triumph Of the National
members. Spooner and Ford were howeV-
er both elected ss Senatorial Delegates to
the Philadelphia Convention.
We find in the Journal of iaGt evening,
the following: IS NJ
The Committee on the State or the Order
made the following report, which was unan.
imously adopted: Ns6
To the Stale Council of Ohio: ~
The committee on the State Of the Or.
der, to which was referred the report Of The
President, baye considered the sames and
beg leave to report, that in view of the ap-
proeching session of the National Council.
at Philadslphia, and in good faith to the
States represented in the Convention. oil
Americans at Cincinnati in November last,
i is exPedientfor this State Council to leg.
islate upon tine subject of the reports sub
mitted to the slid Convention at Cincinnati.
The whole subject will again come before
the National body; and where il is expected
that the delegation from Ohio will strenu.
ously oppose the "twelfth section' of the
Platform adopted by the Convention at Phil.
adelphia, in June last. 81 .s..S
The Principles of the American Party
having been proclaimed to the world, the
committee nre Of opinion, that hereafter
purely American nominations should be
made for President and Vice President OF
the United States, and for all State and 10.
cal officers. ." 70 7is'a 3n' = '''7Y
On the subject Of secrecy, this State
Council cannot legislate any further than to
express an opinion; and the committee
would recommend that the subject be refer.
red to the National Council. Respectfully
submitted. = @t1l- @si 1884 81 iSFjt
January 4, 1856. s5tt.8 g aaf
This action in favor oil" f"purely American
candidates for President and Vice President,
excludes Mr.. Chase from the list, unless he
bends the knee and kisses the flag! Per-
hops they intend to run an Indian chief, as
he would certaily be "purely American. -
The majority also resolved that the K. Ms
would take possession OF the Legislature
and State Government, except the executive
but they intend to legislate his power all
out Of his hands unless he gives in! The
ball will be started next Monday in earn
est.
The next meeting will be held at Colum
bus on the 4th Of June next.
The following Delegates were selected
from their respective districts to the Nation
al Council, which meets on the 9Th of Feb
ruary, at philadelphiu:
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DIED.

At the residence Of J. H.. Bostwiek in this VILLAGE
after brief illness, GEORGE. N. BosTwICK, son
of George and Harriet Bostwick, of campbellspor..
in the 2lstyear of his age. ssa
In this village, on the 4th inst, Mrs. EMELINE.
WILSON, wife Of Nathan Wilson, aged ~ years. An
adtctonate wife and mother, and Kind nelghbor, has
gave to her reward, leaving afflicted farily in desc
laton and sorrow. $50 .Vt isE. TCox
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ANorHER INFORMATION OF SAINrs-E

ANOTHER IMPORTATION OF SAINTS by
the arrival at New York of the ship Emer.
aid Isle from Liverpool, we have another
import Of 34s Latter Day Saints. From Q
table Of their sexes and ages it appears
there are ll6 husbands and wives; theil
children 1903; single men 56; children 1;
single women 43; children 20; adults 2l5;
children GO infants) 1873; numbers Of Nor.
mons 34S. From the small number of fe.
males we fear these emigrants will be
considered a desirable acquisition by Brig.
ham Young and his compatriots. < lasiH7
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fo,6 An attempt to murder Rev. ]. B..
Drummond. of Hartford, Washington Co /,
New York. was recently made BY some as,
sassins While entering his residence he
was suddenly felled to the floor By blow on
the back part Of the head, and stabbed with
o knife Or dirk, insthe left side The per.
petrator OF the deed escaped undetected. r
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eGerAn officer Of one Of the Boston Banks,
closing up business the other afternooh, EN-.
tered the safe; key ia hand, to see that all
was right. when another officer, not knowing
be WAS iD there, closed the door, and the
spring lock fastened the gentleman Inside.
AZ there was but one key to the safe, me-
chanics had to be sent for, who, after some
hours Of hard labor, succeeded 10 hbssating
the prisoner. III lS9
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MARRIED.

tuesday evening, the 1st inst. BY o. ,. Brake ESQ.,
OF Freedom, Mr.. MARVIN SEvEREs, to Miss hAuRA c.
LEONARD, both Of shaersville, Portage county,
tLutsey'sExchange in shalersville, Dec. 2sth, BY
orson Judd Esq, Mr.. NArHAsIEE EEoNIRp, Of BoI.
fontahe, Logan county, Ohio, 10 Mrs SARAH A. BRY>
ANT, of Rayenna.
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| GsAiH CRor or ILLIEoIs.- The Chicsgo
Pres estimates the grain crop Of IlIinois for
1855 u follows: iso. 100000 bushels Of In
dian .eorn. 20 900 900 bushels fwhsht, and
5o,ooO,Ooo bushels 81 oats, barley and rye
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SVhH w ms Il OItCI1 AhttOhg AieA'SuAtj
2lst VIM. H. Gill, New Lisbon;
And in addition, Medory, Reinhard, and
Trevitt, Of the city OF Columbus.
On motion, the Convention then adjourn
ed till 9 O'Clock to- morrow, (this, Wednes-
dny) morning. II,
We have not yet been able to get full
report Of Wednesdays proceedings. We
understand that Judge BELDEN of Stark, and
Judge HAMMOND, of Summit, are the dele
gates from this Congressional District. c.
L. vALANDIeHAM, H. B. PAYNE, SAMUEL
MEDARr, and JAMES B. srEEDMAS, are the
delegates at large. The Convention nom
mated the following Candidates
. For Supreme Judge--RUEus P. RANHEY,
of TrumbuIl county.
For Commissioner Of Common Schools
H. H. BARNEY, of Cincinnati.
For Member of Board Of Public Works
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or II was recently decided BY the Irish
Court Of Queens Bench, that d clergyman
Of tie Church Of England could legally mar
| u himself, Y : - A''A s''''s@ s'' '''s
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o. TIE estate n tie late Capt. FoIsca.
q ean Francisso. II u nov thought win 81
vsfsh el.Doo. 900. aisr paying OF ailfhs Il.
stillsiss. = q ssg y '9
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The convention met, pursuant to adjourn
aent, at 2 o'clock, p. M
The Committee on Permanent Officers
made the following report
. . Presidsnt--H. ]. JEWETT.
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the Democratic State Central Committee.
of one from each Congressional district-
From the
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LIST Dis.-Wssh. Mclean. Of Cincinnati;
Cd Z" H. H. Robinson, Of Cincinnati;
Sd Edward A. King, Of Dayton;
4th Thos. Robb, of Lima, Allen CO..
5th ]. Mckenzie, Kaliada. Putnam
9Th w. Howard, Batavia, Clermonti
7th +" J. NJ. Smith, London, Madison
sth Wm. r. Musgrave, Champaign
9th George H. Busby, Marion;
10th Joseph Miller, Chillicothe;
llth David Hooper, Thornville, Perry
18th Henry n. Hedges, Circleyille;
18Th John Y. Glessner, Mansfield:
l4th Jacob A. MarChsnd, Wooster;
10Th R w, p. Muse, GAINESVILLE;
nth VIM. H Endley, Cambridge
18th A. McGregor, Canton;
18th J. w. Gray, Cleveland;
goth VIM. Porter, Milton, Trumbull;
nN ~ II Il
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New YORK, January THE Herald's
Washington correspondent telegraphs:-
learn from ON authentic source that our
government will not, under any contingency
permit Mr.. Champion to rem ain, and, further
that they hav Q notified the English govern
meDt If they do not recall linn they will be
compelled to dismiss him at once. tits also
rumored in certain diplomatic circles that
should our government dismiss Mr.. Cramp.
ton, England would re fuse all intercourse
with The United States, and give Mr., Buchan.
man his passports. 10 y91 p" &''@t'
The report ,hst Mr.. Champion has been
empowered by England to abandon her pre-
tensions in Central America, under certain
circumstances, is emphaticaly contradicted.
....,.. 81 -ssssa-------------r-u ia, ,'.s
TINES CHANGES. The Inventors of stcnm-
power, railroads aud machinery have during
this century, changed the means and course
of living. while, the discoveries of science
have done even more for the. advancement
of human happiness and the amelioration OF
hnm1n suffering. Our forefa,hers when
they were sick, drank their bitter drugs that
did not cure, and bowed them down under
diseases that are now easily broken. They
tried crude roots and herbs, which failed
them. Now scientific research has discov.
cred that This peculiar property of one root
and that of an other, was required. 1t is
through this light and on this principle DR..
AVER has compounded his two great rene.
dies-Cherry Pectoral aud Csthartic Pills.
He has concentrated the curative virtues Of
our best vegetables remedies. The result
shows their origin. and their results areknown
throug this community. Mark the difference
to patient in the lapse offifty years. Then
he swallowed his bitter pill in vain; now
the sick man takes his sugared Pill or honied
Drop and soon is we'll again. These adapT
tations of the sciences which bear upon the
security OF the comforts Of human life are
after all the tangible points of their vantage
to man. Without them it matters little how
much may be discovered, or what we know
since it is unavailable to our necessities
and use.-Eastern Literary RsuisO.