The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-06-11
FORPAGE' 'SENTINEL
i. LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

COMPLIMENTARY CoKcERT.-You WHO
LOVE Music, COME!-Ths Ravenna Omar.
tette Club composed Of J. T. GREEN, N. L.
JKrFRIEs, J. c. PREETIss, and t. w. Bur.
CESS siDg at Days Hall on Friday evening,
the l2lh inst. Nobler hearted fellows or
better singers cannot be found in Ohio. To
rich melodous and highly cultivated voices,
they unite admirable taste, both in the Sc.
lection and execution. Good music, that which
stirs up the finer and nobler sentiments Of the
mind and hearts, genuine blessing to
this world Of ours. It smooths many q
rough Path-lightens many sad hour and
gives calm and quiet joy to the soul. 1t
has refining and elevnting influence over all
: Masses and conditions of men. We wish
, there was more of it in the world; it would
, be better for the race. We believe that
Rayenna is justly celebrated for The musical
taste of it's citizens, and it speaks we'll for
us.
We expect to see Days Hall crowded on
Tomorrow evening.
THOSE BRIDGES AGAlN.-In another col.
umn will be found the letter of EDWARD
ROBINSON, in reply to one from Commission.
er DAVIS, which appeared in the Sentinel last
week. All parties to +lfs controversy have
now been fully heard, and justice 10, our.
selves as we'll as to them, requires thu. the
discussion should chose; ut all events, so far
as cur columns are concerned. The matter
has been, thoroughly extmine6 upon both
sides. The testimony Of Messrs. ROBINSON,
DIX and GLE, is very clear and explicit
They are responsible and reliable men,
Unfortunately for Mr.. Davis the weight Of
testimony is against him. II the testimony
Of the gentlemen above named be correct,
either his motives or his judgment has been
sadly in error. II the former of these be
true, he will learn from this transaction that
honesty is the best policy; il the latter, his
good sense will tell him never again to seek
pcsili, n " hi, b he is incompetent 10 fill.
PAINFUL ATPREHENsIoN OF MURDER
The fOmily OF ERAs1rs CARTER, j., Esq,
oi Ravenna, are ltboring under a painful
anxiety uristGg from the fact fiat their oldest
Son, IRA CARTER, it is feared, has been
murdered. For three or four years he has
been engaged mainly in purchasing aud sell
ing cattle throughout the Western States.
He has psrtner in Chicago, who is inter-
ested with him in business The custom
with them has been TO buy cattle in Mis-
soiai Ond bring tht m to Chicago for sule.-
HavTng sold out drove about the lst Of
April, he started back to Missouri intending
to purchase another. He had about him
from $4,000 to $4,000 when he left Chica-
20 for the Southwest. On the 18th OF April,
he wrote frcm Memphis to his partner and
.blso to bis friends here at nome. This is
The last that has been heard from him. Such
q delay in writing to his friends is unusual.
He was in the habit of corresponding with
his partner weekly. His long continued si-
lence has awakened painful anxiety umong
,tur people. Letters have been written 10
him and sent to almost every portion of Mis-.
touri, Lut 10 answer cones back. 1t is feor-
ed that TIE fact of his having money with
sim has bcct me krown, and that he has Been
N ordered by some villain for the purpose Of
obtaining possession of it.
:. Mr.. Carter was young man Of admirable
business qualifications, and was universally
esteemed. An uncle and brother have gone
in search OF him, and if any trace can be as
certained of the nature Of his mysterious dis
,spbe;tunc it will soon be made pnBlfc.-
His family and ffefds wait with sad
and anxious hearts to gain some tdings OF
their brother and son.
= THE VILLAGE to BE LIGHTED BY GAS
The Town Council of Ravenna have passed
an ordinance by which the privilege of estab'
fishing Gas Works, laying down. pipes and
lighting cur village, is granted exclusively
TO the firm of CovERDALE & BRoTHER'--
II is said the above named firm are perfectly
responsible and competent in every respect
TO carry out successfully, the terms OF any
contract they may enter into. There can
be but little doubt Of the propriety OF light
ing the town with gas provided the same can
be done upon reasonable terms. Gas gives
tie brightest and purest artificial light in
the world, and as general rule it is equally
as cheap and even cheaper than candles and
oil.
A member of the above named firm will
visit Ravenna in few days, and if proper
terms can be agreed upon with our citizens
the enterprise will be put in motion at once
THE pnEnr1ss HOtsr.-W,e take pleas.
ure in noting the fact, that VIM. M. FoLeER
Esq, the popular landlord of the Prentis'
House, hasa;, determined to continue at the OLE
stand. The report that he intends taking
charge Of the Bennett House, in Cleveland
is an error.
Important improvements are TO be made
in, the Prentiss House. 1t is to be thorough
lyre.ftted and furnished, and thereby render
ed most convenient and pleasant home TO
permanent boarders and for the travelling
public. 1t has for many years deserved!
enjoyed liberal share of patronage, and un
der the management of Mr.. Folger it can
not fail to realize continuance OF favor.