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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17
Respectfully yours,
w. s. BAKER.
Ravenna, O., June Is, 1858.
Sudden DcHGsr-PrcycuaaIOn.

Sudden deaths so frequently occur that
any means of prevention are Of great i'm
portance. The following directions are
based on the idea that it is the brain, and
not the heart, that distributes vitality, and
that death is caused by a cessation of this
vital distribution through the system; and
that the many sudden deaths which are at
tributed to "af1ecton OF the heart" are not
produced by any such cause. The writer
says:
In every case Of sudden attack, threaten
ing the life, even when attended by paraly-
sis, loss Of breath, syncope, and even appa-
rent cessation Of all vital motion, let the
most vigorous and healthy person present
instantly seize the person firmly by the
hand, and, with your other dsengaged hand
open, but with the fingers pressed together,
strike the patient succession of smart
sharp, qaick blows down the whole spina
column, beginning OF the bHsn Of the brain
the back of the neck, which is the heaC
of the column. The patients body should
of course, be turned on the side, SO as tc
present the entire spine to the process. LIE
this be continued with such force as wouIC
suffice to arouse one in a deep sleep, ant
with occasional smart friction along the
spine, downward with the hand; let it bt
continued until some signs of vitality sp-
pear, or for a continuous period of five O.
ten minutes. The favorable effect is ex-
hibited by opening the eyes, by resumed
respiration, and sometimes by starting up a
if suddenly aroused out of q sound sleep.
By holding the hand of the patient in ont
Of yours, and striking the back with thu
other, an electrical current is established be.
tween the two bodies, and as the taps O
blows on the spine are applied to the mos
sensitive part OF the body, whatever nervous
force and vital strength there may be in tn
system of the patient is aroused and ener.
gized by the process; and being combine,
with that which is thrown off or transfuse,
from your own body, the nervous circulation
is resumed and pushed forward, and the OBJ.
struction is removed which causes the ces
sation Of motion, which itself simulate
death, and unless remeded speedily, de-
clares itself in permanent and unmistQke
mortality. .
In respect to this remedy as q prevention
Of sudden death, the writer has satisfactor,
evidence In the actually bene 6cent reSu
which, in two cases within his own know l.
edge, attended the experment--apparentl
preserving the life of each patient fror
what seemed to him and others to be sudde
impending dissolution.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17
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The New York Tribune his the follow
ing account of the escape vi two prisoner
from the Sing Sing Prison:
On Sunday uigh,. Sailor Den and qnoh:
er notori lis fellow, named James Dolan,
made their escape from The State Prison at
Sing Sing. in the following manner: Tie
prisoners above named were confined in dill.
'crent cells. though both Engaged in the
same kind of manual labor, aud it Is suppos
ed that while at work they connected their
plan of escape. Their cells adJoined each
ether, and their first work seems to have
been to pry or cut hole through the wall,
in order that they might act in concert
Having in this manner got together, they
next proceeded to rip up a large jack screw,
which by some means they had contrived to
carry piecemeal 10 their respective calls,
where it was secreted under their bedding.
They had also taken up scraps OF hemp
from time to time, md had manufactured Il
rope over one hundred and fifty feel in
length.
A number Of strips Of wood were laid
across each other on the cell floor, and q
platform or singing thus erected, on top o
which the jack screw was raised md secur.
ed. The rsscals now set to work in gooC
earnest, and, by means of the screw, sue
ceeded in raising portion Of the roof neal
one Of the veniilators. The root was now
gained, the rope hauled out of the cell, ant
one end being securely fastened to a stan
cheon, tile other was thrown to the grount
on the outside of the wall. The rope ap
peared to huve been made with great care
and was very strong. The rogues soon low
cred themselves to the ground, and bid adie,
TO the prison home. At an early hour yes
terday morning, the escape OF the feIon
was discovered, and pursuit at once ordere'
by the Warden.
The fugtives were traced to the prison
dock, (where they stole small row boat,
thence across the river and several miles in
to the mountains, when their tracks wer
lost. The boat, which had been stolen from
the'prisoD dock, was found floating in tn,
river, near the opposite shore. The sup.
position is that the felons set out for thi
city, and two OF the deputy keepers arrive,
here yesterday and notified the police, in or.
der that a watch might be kept at the yari'
Gus landings.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

ACCIDENT IN SAW Million Wednes.
day, the 2lst inst, as Mr.. David .Selner,
was endeavoring to raise log, in Hard.
mans Saw Mill Champion, the lever he
was using, gave away, throwing him upon
the saw, which is u circular, FIVE feet In di.
ameter. Fortunately the driving power had
been taken of, and the saw was making
only about forty revolutions minute. He
sustained severe cash on the left arm, one
about nine inches in length on the left hip
and was cut severely between the thumb
and finger of the lett hand. Had the log
been in motion, his obstruction would have
been inevitable. His wounds were dresseC
by DR.. E. Moore, of Scuthington, who In
forms US that the patient is do ing az well 81
could be expected Warren Dem.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

MAN KILLED.--A man named Judson,
who lived at the upper Phanlanx, in Brace.
willie, was run over by a gravaL train on ths
Mshoning road on Thursday last, and killed
instantly. The accident occurred about q
mile above Braceville station. The train
was backing at the time, and the unfortu.
nate man, who was deaf, was walking on
the track, unnoticed by the engineer. His
body was nearly severed In two. We have
understood that upon several previous occa-
sions, trains were stopped, in order 70 get
Mr.. Judson of the track. He leaves wife
and several children - Warren Dem.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

The Belle Plan Enquirer, gives table
exhibiting the population Of esch county in
the State, the mum Der of square miles con-
tanned ID 1T, and the number of dwellings in
each county Of the State, showing total
of l53,s52 inhabitants, 75,464 square miles
Of territory; nearly half as large again as
The State Of New York, and 1880 dwell.
ling, a splendid inheritance now added to
the arrangements of Uncle Samuel. In
ls4s, ten years ago, the territory contained
bat 4. $40 inhabitants.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

0I-A semi.annual convention of agents
for lost baggage, connected with the various
Railroads, was in session at Chicago last
week. The main object of the meeting was
to recover and restore to the owners ali such
baggage and freight as has been lost on the
different roads. Thirty.three pieces of lost
baggage and freight were found by the rail.
ways represented, and will be restored to
their owners. The convention has adjourn.
ed, to meet again at Chicago, on the 10Th Of
November next.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

", GTN 10 reported in New Yogkih Lola
Apisz s dgasn entering into ma,rimoDy, and
that the nuPtials will not be deferred over
three moDths, il that long. 1t is said, that
tae favored gentleman is titled German,
2 resident in New York, where Lola now
liyes IN charming rural mansion near Nine
tecnth street and Third avenue.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

OF The people Of Maine on Monday, vo-
ted on the question of adopting prohibitory,
or retaining their present license law in re.
gard to the sale Of liquor. /. TLey have cho.
sen the former BY very great majority.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-06-17

Mr.. Sayler has been to see the wool
dealer, mentioned in the above letter, and
learns from him that when mon wishes to
procure more than 800 acres, men are hired
at dollar a head 10 enter for him, and then
quit claim 10 him. Negroes are worth
100000 head in that country, but it ap.
pears that white men are dog cheap, only
$l,oo each, has to be paid by those who are
guilty Of subornation Of perjury, to obtain
any number of them to commit perjury.-
Perhaps this wool dealer may have "pulled
The ,cool" over his own eyes, as we'll as as
over the eyes of others. in advertising fol
Reed & Scott as he has so recently been do.
ing in the Cleveland papers. Possibly, fifteen
men at dollar head, to enter his 5000 acre.
mag prOve dear speculation.
Since the publication of my former commu.
nication, Hon. s., D. Harris, jr., has receiv.
ed the following letter from Reed g. Scott.
Taken In connection with the Law--the
Instructions of the Commissioner-the arti.
Gle from the Missouri Democrat, and their
constantly reiterated statement now in the
ha nds of scores of men, that "Gny man mag
purchase as mach as he pleGses al Graduation
prices" comment would seem wholly use.
less at this time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06
THE ENChNES.

The Novelty Works have supplied the Japanese with two
beautiful oecpators working directly on the propeller
shaft They fifty inches In diameter and three
feet stroke capable Of making sixty turns minute
They fitted with Aliens slide valve OF, Adjustable
when the engines are In motion. peculiar main valve
connection introduced here for the first time, obvang
10 great extent the difficulties which have been
fore experienced In nese connections oscla ng en-.
snes. The frame or bed plate upon which the engines
rest sits firm the keson, and when the immense
weight Of machinery in rapid motion, there scarcely
q perceptibe jar in the bed plate. The shaft IA q
wonderful piece OF workmanship. The crank shat,
on which both engines connect directly, IL piece
OF wrougb, iron The propeller shsn is made in
sections resting iron frame down the keel in
stead OF wooden frame usual, which adds much 10
the crank shan, BY mans Of which the screw may be
disconnected whea the ship put under sail or when the
engines are under repair The provisions for taking what
technically called the thrust" from the propeller
shsf, are exoelleni embcdyng come minor Improve.
mens. The propeller and the fixtures entirely
Of bronze or brass The Ia twelve fee In diameter
aud has "ptsh" OF twenty feet The engines are
readily reversed and the direction be changed twice
IN the space OF less than minute There are two bec
pumps attached BY executives 10 the propeller shaft
nectable when the engine IS in motion. The smoke
like spyg,as, part aiding within the other, a.
would be fegred "a case OF action 10 get OUT OF the
way The FIRE room IA model in ia way II II separated
iren s ergne room by coal bunkcrs and " 80 veil ven
unte that to 60 from the engine into the nre roop
"o get cool became quite by word On board me eoes
are heated by I've furnaces each and have reurn n.ss
There one small donkey boiler De ose rrmp When
others are cool II has a separate donkey pump VIII
can be used for washing decks, filling the csner
IN case Of FIRE, oy for pumping out the saw mh,.S
also donkey pump attached TO the man eo' 4,
M Tbs ,ra,a sosjer, are se, about ten Zee, apart
40 that the donkey boiler can De set pesNeen, sne
high w. 10 be out Of the ws,er | ss n Allow ~
n...... hosssn The boilers The cabin deck 70 the
s,ae,,sa ana sorecssss which vegy oonveucnt Bob
,he epriass ere under bosh decks The ooasfs Se UT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06
BrookIyn City News.

THE CRATER ELECTION To DAY.-rhe election FOR charter
and ward officers in this city having from
TO spring, will be held today Teoccrs 10 be elected ars
"A Justice Of the Peace, Aldermen, Supervisors and AS
Heretofore two Aldermen we're elected In esos
ward. by the provisions Of the new law only one Adc~
will be elected for each ward Upo the subject o.
financial oloers-Comproler, City Treasurer and Audi
tor-there Is difference Of opinion. Tho Law
does not designate these officers 70 be elect
ed this spring IN express terms The deu1o-
Gratis claim, however, that the meaning and intent
OF the law Is that all officers whose have expired
shall be re elected aud have, therefore, made ther
nominations. The present ncumbents hold over under
law Of last winter which extends their for sixteen
months The democrats hold that this extension means
until the next (hk election, and that their Ccos WIN
be vacant IN May when those elected will assume
their duties. The Americans and republicans unders.'
The Law dferently, and have made nominations for
those Offices. The polls open at sunrise sud close al
eur
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06
Dramatic and nusieal Matters.

MusARps CONCERTS have been postponed till week
tons therefor the Academy. The first concert, in which
Mr.. Ihalberg and Mime. DAngr will take part, % to bs
given On Monday.
Mr. AND Mrs. WALLER are to make their second appear
at the Broadway theatre this evening in the tragedy
entitled the "Duchess Of Malf" Mr.. Rogers and other
favores will afterwards perform in the laughabe farce *
the "Dancing Barber"
ue TO play Nblos to large and fashionable audiences
despite the unusually attractive bills now nightly offered
at the other establishments To nights selections
prize the "four Lovers, tight rope feas and Raoul"
THE SISTERS LUCILLE HELEN have become great IA
vortes with the numerous and enthusiastic fequentrs Of
the Bowery where they are again to perform in their Pc
cuar drama styled the "rhree Fast Men" which will bs
followed by "Norah Creina," this evening.
DIR. EDWIN BoorH is to give his much admired delnsa-
ton Of the character Of the willy Cardinal in Bulwer ns
10 be the julie and Mr. Fisher the Baradas 0Sarsh's
Young Man" constitutes the afterpiece.
Mr. MRS STARK to enact their favorite charac.
tiers or Claude and Pauline In Buwers beautiful play
called the "Iady Of Lyons" at whlacks this evening
Their actrg in this piece has been highly commended by
the critics Of California and New Orleans.
Miss LAURA KnSE adheres to those very succsssfui
scenic pieces, screen Bushes" and "The Evesn n
which she, together with various members Of her excel
lent company have recently the heartest approsa
uou from large discriminating and fashionable audiences
TiiE "BRIDK EVENING" Ia TO be performed every
night this week at the Museum where than three
extraordinary specimens OF humanity may be an
with very good cast, this afternoon.
THE "SLnGH RIDE enc OF the pretiies, panaromas Al
the kind exhibited still constitutes great feature o.
atirsciion at Geo. Chrty Woods II "a introduced IN
an amusing farce, and preceded by variety OF regrs
songs, &c.
TtE "E!ssEScx OLD vIRGISNY," purely unauthorized
and having Dams genuine stamp may be enjoyed tose-
tHr with great many other very laughable things
Bryants The are 10 close with ina ssx
Gust Acrobats' TO night
The KANE EXPEDITION, illustrated by a number Of 10
Ike pictures painted from drawings made by the illus.
N
IN the polar regions may be seen ct the Atheueuu ia
BROOKLYN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06
The Fourth OF July at Jenersen's Birta

TFrom the Charlottesville (va) Jeffersonan April IL
AT the request Of the officers OF the Monticello Guard
we wrote TO Capt u p Levy the proprietor OF Monticello
10 know II would be agreeable TO him 10 place Montcs
10 under their cortyo the ensuing 4th Of July Wa
publish his answer, by which IL vin be seen THAI he
oheerully and parotcay accedes 10 the wishes OF the
Monticello Guard
No 10T 81. MARKS Place.
NV Yoag, March "a, 1858. (
Ny DEAR SRI have received your letter OF the f6h
INST, asking permission, In behalf OF the Monticello
Guard and their jublants TO occupy Monticello the
suing anniversary OF National Independence mood
not communicate TO you how pleasing II will be for me
TO facilitate the festivities OF that day by pisc.
ing Monticello at the disposal OF the psriotism e.
Virginia. seems 10 me peculiarly the spot for ns-
tional rejoicing consecrated ss in American history
for being the houh and tomb ~ him who s most psr-
sonay identified with the existence Of the national ami
versary Having been placed upon the active list aad
daily expecting orders 70 take Command Of squadron,
cannot be with you In person, but shall be there In
spirit as hope always be- and whstever can be dooc
70 make you all comfortable and the day glorious, vnl be
most heartily rendered Your auson 10 the noble man
In which the democracy Of the city OF New York have
come OF the President indeed well merted
Al no time In the history Of the democratic party has
needed the harmonious cooperation Of tie va,o~s
sections than now, when many conflicting points are
tending TO embarrass the wisdom and patriotism OF ore a.
the purcs, and best mentioned Of our Presidents.
q. 7. LEVY, Capt U. s. ".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06

SUICIDE suoouNG.-Thomas Newell, an Englshnan
SO years of age, employed by Donney Grooby, dealers
in poultry at the Of West and vesey Streets com
United suicide at IL O'Clock Monday morning by shoot
ing himself through the head, while the sidewalk in
trent Of the The top OF his head was carried
away, and his brains scattered the walk
Coroner Gamble was Immediately notified, and held
inquest upon the body when appeared In evidence that
deceased had domestic affections, and had often
threatened 70 end his existence account Of them He
had been for six years in the employ Of Donney Grooby
and was both temperate and industrious. He leaves
wife and child, residing In Jersey City verdict OF
" suicide" was rendered by the jury.
SUICIDE WITH ARAzoR-Frederck Kroner, a German, 80
years OF age, died Monday the New York Hospital
from the effects Of horrible cash which he cut in his
throat the Goth ul for the purpose Of committing sui
eide. The deceased appears. was very Incorporate
man. and but for this might have recovered. He was
harness maker and had shop in the Bowery. Coroner
Gamble held inquest upon the body, and the jury
dered a verdict OF suicide kromers wife LEFT him
some time ago and returned 10 Germany, she being
unable TO live with him on account of his Incorporate
habits.
An UNKNOWN WOMAN ForSD DROWNED Coroner Gam
bic held an inquest Monday upon the body Of an un
known woman, about 30 years of sge, found drowned
pier No. Fast river. Deceased had on q calico
dress, white skirt, white drawers, red fancy gators
shawl and straw hat She Of the medium height and
had brown hair The body had been but few hours in
the water. Verdict death by drowning"
FATAL FALL FROM BrmDNG.-Coroper Gamble held an
inquest on Monday upon the body of VIM Walsh aborer
who died at the New York Hospital from injuries received
on the lIth ul at which time he fell from the third story
ofEnow building in Thrteh street, Second avenue.
The jury rendered verdict OF accidental death" De
ceased was native Of ireland, 90 years OF age.
FATAL RAILROAD AocmKSr.-Coroner Gamble held an
inquest Monday, at the New York Hospital upon the
body Of Joseph B. Halsey, native OF New York, IS
OF age whose death caused by injuries
the list inst II appears that deceased while travelling
the Erie Railroad attempted 70 Jump OH the train while
in rapid mston, and In doing fell and broke his
lie brought 70 the hospital where the limb was
ampuated, but death ensued. The jury rendered
verdict Of accidental death Deceased resided Susque-
bann pa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06
Personal INTELLIGENCE.

Hon Samuel Carutherr, member OF Congress from the
Seventh district Of Missouri and the only member the
House Of Representatives absent from bis seat
the LIST inst, when the vote the Kaneas bill WAS
taken e Cape Giradeau, Mo-, on the 3st ut for Wash
ington.
Governor Richardson OF Nebraska passed through ~,
Lors two three days since his way that Terri
tory.
Lieut. Beale has returned 70 Washington after an alb.
sence OF more than year In the public service.
Col Iockbridge, the abuster, arrived Brownsville,
Texas, opposite Mexico on the 24th ult
The London advertiser says that the Duchess Of Atho
has followed the example OF tho Duchess Of Wellington,
and resigned her official position at court in consequences
OF the appointment Of the Duchess OF Manchester 10 the
situation Of Mistress Of The Robes owe have good reason
designations viii follow in consequence OF the extreme
unpopuarity Of the appointment Ia question among the
female arisocracy Of England"
Venetian Journal edited By ssnor Pereso speaks Of
Rudio resident In Zurich in 1884 and then perse
cuted by Mazzins ages, Philippe di Boni a secret
spy. He cautioned that he did not do something
desperate to prove bis patriotism he would be marked
man.
March the 1eih the anniversary Of the birth Of the
Prince Imperial Of France, who enters on hs third
year, Hell very healthy boy, and remarkably ntei.
gent for his years.
Marshal Canrober 10 take up his quarters Nancy.
The health Of Marshal Bosquet having bccome tocraby
established he will aso shortly take bic departure for
Toulouse, the seat Of bis military administration.
The Samese Arbsss bave arrived from pars nj
Narcotics, where they are hortly to embark on board
tn Caradoc for the Fast.
At The church OF San LUIS, Madrid, on 10th UT,
bapsed daughter OF Ion Juan Comyn late First Secre.
ury e legation OF Spin in Iondou-the Duke and
Duchess OF Mcntpensier being BY pICvy the godfather
md godmoiher.
For Melbourne, in the ship syra-Jobn Rover DIXON,
senlsy nra s1.ey 1s ssseE ssgsy psgr.ysn
Z Perugia Mccall, Fooey NJ spitnan, ,hnidi, NJ
OConno~ " stanton, A hussey Y wilmsrth Y Collins,
Collins A Fargo q Troupe, M 9ormin W Monks las
Founisp, y Mccarthy, Smith, y Mclaughlin, Young Mrs
SPfd"sr ' Wary ssSsneny and child GORDON Ss
vim r Armstrong
ARRIVALS.
From Charleston IN ,he steamship Marion Townsend,
lady and servant; Mre Miller, Frank Thomson, Is
Wells Demirg and 32i the Storage.
From Savannah in steamship Star Of the southw Kin.
man, q Knight Raai II Bell, l. Fernandez sulins;
and 40 In the steerage.
Frem Richmond, &e, In the siesrn,hip Rosnokc-M NJ
Lewis, trsnds Mooney, " Green sud lady p Ken.
pssso, Mckinney, Ms A Jones, sat y " Me seernge,
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The Case cf Marcus G.. Stanley.
srrRxyr corRr-Is CHANBERs.

BeIOft Bon. Iudge DAVIES.
trRiL bfn tho matter OF NJ. G. Stanley held n bail NJ
The Recorder On charge OF dealing lottery poces, Mr
Holmes applied Tor writ Of ceiorsr 70 bring the vhss
case up before the Srgrsne Court
The Judge granted tho writ returnscle on the sh INST
d2pM
Tie Jnion BAN II NeD ro-t rs Jtco ~ NOT, tT-
PLEADED wsn Care - MONA motion made 70 dis-
charge the deteudar, om arrest The Judge set u. rrs
ter down for hearing Friday nexi. with leave y re
dsentsnst 70 produce additcrJ shd.es, provides tue
SAME be served en " etneaisy, We IN list