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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27

the great family paper, which can be OBJ.
tsined at all the periodical stores where pa
pers are sold. Remember to ask for the
"Ledgerp dated May 22nd, and in it you
will get the continuation of the narrative
from where it leaves off here. II there are
no book stores or news Offices convenient 10
where you reside, the publisher Of the Ledg.
erswill SEND, you copy by mail, il you will
send him FIVE cents in a letter. Address
Robert Bonner, Ledger Office, "A Ann
street New York. This story is entitled,
"Perils of the Border" and grows mora and
more interesting as it goes on.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27
N'utfages0a American vessels,

British cruisers IN the vicinity Of Cuba
nave been everlasting and firing into Ameri
can vessels lately. The President hns de-
nanded an explanation of the British Min
lister in regard to this matter. The Colora-
do has left Norfolk with instructions to our
Home. Squadron to stop there interferences
with American shipping, and it is probable
that, if the british cruisers do not keep a
sharp look out, they WIFI have as much
trouble on their hands as they can manage
conveniently.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27
From St, Fonts:

ST. LOUIS, M y 24.-A dispatch da,st
EeaVenworth, May a2l, says tn t b lniubaE
county gives about 40 matority for .hs
LeavenNorth Constitution. In several pre. p,r,
clncts tile polls We're no, opened. Half Tie
county was not Poiled.
The Democrat of this city, publishes 4
letter from Mr.. WaIdr2n, sf the QuindsrG
Chtndo,oea, estimating the vote OF the Ter
rltory at 6o9O for and 1900 against the Com:
stltution. The Vote both for State of'cera
and for the Constitution is Quite small.
a dispatch dated Independence, MAY 21st.
says the Santa Fe nail arrived to duv. TRaa
news Is unimportant. The grass on ,Iia
plains is very good. Tie oIftgoine ttai3;
are progressing tiaely. Jlmes II. HINT. II;
old and prominent resident Of Santa "a
died April 10Th. daring robbery had been
committed 9: BY party Of United States SOL
diers upon Antonia Elndabol, four miles
below Alberque, stealth! three thousand
dollars in specie and one thousand dollsrs
worth of plate, also burning papers dnd
bonds to the amount of $6O, 600. One roS-
Der was arrested. The conductor Of tRa
train reports meeting but few Indians. Ara
they were Of a friendly disposition. Busi-
ness is dull. The Santa Fe mail left ON the
lst instant in heavy snow storm, which
continued all day.
The remains of Gen. Smith arrived YES.
tsrday morning in charge OF Aids:de. Camp
Drum and Wheaton, who will accompany
them 10 Philadel phia. The body lay in
state ST. at Fort Leavenworth; on Monday and
Tuesday, and was visited by the whole army
and large number Of the citizens Of Leav-
enworth: Tie fineral ceremonies Fsr!orm.
CD at the Foft on W ednesday are described
as of Most impressive character. The re-
mains leave here at four O'Clock this after
noon, Id charge Of Adams Express.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27
The Frtcc Of the Coming Wool
Gin.

The Ohio CHlIivGtor OF the lst instant,
says' of the prices of the coming clip
"The wool buyers approach their work very
cautiously, and we presume prices will open
eight or ten cents lower than the ruling rates
OF last year. Many Of the manufacturers
need TO buy on time, on account of the diff
hcuIty Of negotiating their paper in banks
tor cash, as formerly"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27

NEW YORK, May 25.--The temporary
loan by the State of Ohio of half million
q dollars, maturing n 1860 and 1861. Ut six
.psr g sept has been taken At i.l0@Y Der
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27

FouSD DEAD. D.-Last Wednesday morning,
John Olcott, who lived on the Furnace
Grotnd, near this village; was found dead in
the street, few rods from his house. He,
in company with "Dr, Doylc" and one Ry.
an, had been drinking lilo afternoon and
evening previous at Olcctt's House, and the
three together disposed Of two quarts Of
whiskey. Olcott left his house about nine
O'clock III the evening with i lantern and
was not ssen again until found dead 40
aforesaid. The whisky together with ex.
Poslfe g The rim, caused his death. EIris
Democrat. " sss
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27

~ The Hon. Willie p. MaDspm. u
Nsrsh csroiins, = lying III with paralysis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
TeIexraphIc Dispatches.

CINCINNATI. June l2--The rain continued
all last night, and to-day the weather Is
cloudy, with light showers. The river has
risen seven feet since last night, aud IS still
rising. The damage to railways is not serl-
Gus, and can be repaired in two days.
ST.. LOUIS, June IA dispatch from
Fort LeaselwCrth says the march OF the
sixth column is postponed till the 18th
Gen. Harvey leaves on the 18th. The re-
ported cutting off of Col. Marcy's train is
un'ouuded.
New ORLEANS, June l4.-The steamboat
Eclipse exploded her heater yesterday near
Natchez, by which two persons were killed
and three wounded.
MEMPHIS, June 1.-The steamer Pennsyl-
yspia, about seventy miles below this place,
exploded her boiler on Sunday morning, and
burn; 10 the waters edge. There were $50
passengers on board, 100 of whom are sup
roscd to be killed or missing. Among the
lest are known to be Of New Orleans; Father
Delcross, Mrs. Mitts and daughter, Foster
Hurst, \. aud j. BautSchen. Dennis Corc0-
ran. OF Texas: Jcseph.O. Plan, III. 3.
Nichols. OF St. Louis: Mrs. Fulton. W
New York: T.. Gleason. OF Misslesippi:
MIR. Sackers. OF Louisville: Mr.. Lonter,
John Luck horn, James Bowlcs, James Burns,
VIM. Woodford. Also, an English gentle
man from Cuha, and Lewis j. Black, +. Gen
erous, and Fra ncis Doris, second engineer.
Among the passengers who escaped, were
Isaac i. Ticc, OF Baltimore, ana IL. a. oheau'
pT Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

Respecting the distribution Of certain pub
lie documents.
For the relief of Henry Orndof.
Authorizing the arrangement and dispO-
sal of public bulldogs in the city OF PhtLa-
de- phia.
For paying the compensation Of ste9o-
graphcrs employed by committees OF the
House Of Representatives..
Authorizing Commander NJ. +. MauTy 10
accep, the gold medal awarded To him by the
Emperor OF Austria.
Making an appropriation to pay the ex-
penses of the several investigating commit
tees Of the House Of Representatives.
TO authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury
to audit and settle the accounts OF tue con-
tractor fyr the erection OF the United States
Marine Hospital, at San Francisco, Cal.
To extend aud define tie authority ct the
Pee dent under the act approved January
10, 1857, entitled "An act TO amend an act
entitled An get to promote the efficiency OF
the navy" in respect to dropped and retired
naval cfFicers.
To extend the operation Of the act approx
cd January lG, 1857, entitled AN act u
amend an act entitled An act to promote the
efficiency Of tho navy"
10 authorize certain officers and men en-
gagged in the search for Sir J ohn Franklin, T.
receive certain medals presented to them by
the Government vi Great Britain.
DevoiVing upon the Secretary OF v dr the
execution OF tue act Of Congress entitled An
act supplemental to All act therein mention
cd, approved December %, lsoi.
Providing Tor the payment oil certain e&-
penses OF holding the United States courts III
the Territory OF Utah.
Authorizing Lieutenant William y. - fioTs
to accept u sword Of honor from her Majesty
the Qleen OF Spain.
For the adjustment Of difficulties with the
Republic Of Paraguay.
To extend for further time the provisions
Of the Joint resolution, approved March ~,
1858, in relation to certain dropped and re-
tired officers Of the navy.
Authorizing the Secretary OF War to ex'
pend the appropriation made July 3, 1870,
upon such channel OF the ST. Nary's rGer, as
nc may select.
For the benefit OF the widow Of COmman
der William Lewis UerndOn, United States
navy.
Authorizing suitable HchHohie- S'ieu'' ~
be made by the President to the British ma
val authorities at Jamaica tor the relief OK.
tended to the off ,ers and crew of the United
States ship Susquehannah, disabled by ye!
low fever.
For the relief of John Grayson.
70 correct IN error in certain act ap
proved May IL, 1858.
10 correct an error in the act for the relief
Of Stephen Il Rowan, approved June |, 1888
Ia regard 10 carrying the United States
mails from ST. Joseph Missouri, to Placer
Vile, California. This resolution was signed
by the officers of tue two Houses Of CI"gre-,
and presented to the President, but not re
tuned by him as approved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
From Washtngt on,

WAsuINGroN, June l4.--The appropria-
tions made by tho late session of Congress,
amount to at least $50, OUOOOC.
The lids for the Treasury loan were not
opened today, owing to the absence of the
Secretary at the capitol, but they Will DO to-
morrow.
The Senate, in executive session, confirm
ed Mr. Soheil as the collector of the port OF
New York; Mr.. Saunders as navy agent at
New York, and Dr. Bradford, Of the same
State, az consul at Rome, and John Z. Stock
ton, nominated minister to Rome. A num-
Der of army appointments were confirmed,
including VIM. X. Stevens as captain OF the
seventh infantry.
TIE Senate failed to act on the House bill,
repeating so much of the pest route bill as
authorizes the Postmaster General to make
moro extensive arrangements for the trans
por.aton of the great through mails between
Portland and New Orleans.
The late session Of Congress was remarka-
BILE for fewer scenes Of disorder 10 the closing
hours than any OF its predecessors. Mr..
! florence, Of PENNSYLVANIA, took the lead af-
ter midnight of Saturday, protesting against
the dissertation of the Sabbath by the trans
action of business.
The President and his Cabinet were in at,
tendance at the capitol to day, the former
signing bills iu the chamber OF the Vice
| President The bill authorizing the Post
master General to take measures to shorten
the time for carrying the mail from st. DO
ssph. Missouri, to Piacerville, California
from thirty-eight to thirty days, failed to re-
| ceiye the executive signature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
Uampden sidney College.

Last week was commencement week at
the old and celebrated College of Hampden
Sidney, in Prince Edward; and Farmvllle
presented an animated appearance during
most of the week
Several brilliant addresses were delivered
bv the members Of the College and other gen
tlemen; amongst whom were the Rev. Ut:
McGuffey Of the University, whose fame and
learning are justly celebrated. On Thurs,
day. the exercises closed with the oratlons CT
the graduating class, and that night, the stu
dents aud their friends, celebrated the occa-
sion with the usual festivities.
Hampden Sidney has turned out more In
structors, teachers, preachers, statesmen
and orators, than perhaps any ether lnssitu-
ton in the South. Its fame is not so wide
nor the number Of its students so great, as
MANY others: but it has been in the hands OF
GOOD and great men and diligent laborers-
Such men as Alexander, Gushing, Carroll,
Maxwell and Rice, were guarantees Tor the
proper training Of the minds intrcsicd to their
care. Their motto was "L0re IS PVwer. -
Nav the present and future Presidents and
professors be as good, wise and diligent
Hampden Sidney originated In an acade'
nv founded by the Presbytery OF Hanover
which was afterwards Incorporated as Coi-
lege. William end Mary being fostered by
the Episcopalians. this establishment was To-
Gated at a point convenient for the presoy-
terians of both Virginia and North Carolina.
Ii is on an elevated, healthy and pleasant To-
c,,;on -Pjcb Eu0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
Horrible Murder IN michigan.

RaiuOrs EEctemcm--T Detroit Free
Press Ol June liza, says: "a horrible muir
der was COMM ted on Tuesday in the town
Of Mil L yer Point, Macomb county, near
the line of this county. | appears that two
brothers and sister were living 10 that
town. They were French. The sister was
the houSekeeper Of the brothers. The two
brothers appeared at the house Of neigh
Dor. living some three or four miles distant,
Mt about twelve o'clock nigh! before last, aud
awakened them. Upon arising, liz found the
two men in Il strange condition. They were
both mixed, and had bands made OF straw
tied around their waists. With this exccc-
ten, there was nothing upon their bodies
They said they wanted shelter and assistance,
as people we're after them and wanted to take
them. Being asked why, they said that they
had killed their sister. The story Was not
credited, and they wer5 taken in and placed
III an upper room, waiaA was well guarded.
as their actions excited suspicious u insanity.
Yesterday u!ocung the farmers "a the
neighAJrhood gathered together aud went 70
tho house Of the brothers, and there net
most horrible sight. They found the man
gei body of the young girl. stripped naked
duL illhH III "ipNH "bltD el"it III Tue
road near the house. Ia the house was
found man who had nearly lost bis !iie is
defence Of the girl. Ills lame l. DcI:air,
which is all wo have respecting liz casc.--
The house presented all the traces Of dee.
perate struggle, in which the young girl he'd
heeu murdered, and then dragged out Of
doors. Her hair was then cut oil close to her
head by these mad fiends, and she vas
thrown into u wagon in the barnyaTd, which
was then drawn around to where 1t vas
found. Her breast was foil Of guushUt
wounds, and her face was cut w in al ~.
distingui-hable mass Of gashes. She was
then left in her blood, while the murder.rs
sought the neIghOJrs.
The murderers act Like insane men, but
have not been previously known as sucA;
and how two persons could thus become in
sane at moments notice, ard commit so
horrible deed, is a mystery. They old tia
they were prompted by God to kill her be-
cause she persisted in going to church every
Sunday, and asserted that they made three
attempts before they accomplished it. The
opinion Of the inhabitants of the vicinity is
that theinsanity is religious one II arg in
sanity exists this is probably the true cause
but 1t may be only q cloak to cover up a di.
bolical deed and escape IT'S consequences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
A AGRICULTURAL Taxable Property.

Mr. Paxton, who essayed ia vain In the
Virginia Legislature to carry out Gov. Wise's
tax on the oyster fundum, presented the fol.
lowing facts as collected from the Census Of
1850. About 100000 bushels OF wheat
we're produced in this state. IT we allow
that one-third was used in the State tor bread
and seed. and that the two-thirds delivered IN
market sold at 81 % per pushed. the value OF
the crop woald be ab0u, S9,OOO,OOO. 10 tie
same year the tobacco crop of the State was
estimated at 100000 pounds, which 81
eight cents per pound, would be worth ABOUT
S4,5OO,000. 1--WE suppose the value OF the
tobacco crop was doubled ty the quantity
manufactured, the total value Of the wheat
and tobacco delivered in market would be
100000. These staples constitute the
bulk of our exports, and in the production OF
which the greater part Of the capital and Ia
Dor of the State is employed. Our lands
are assessed at 1870 600 600, and our slaves
at $500 each, are worth $40, 600 ,OOo making
their total values nearly S5OO,0OO,0OO.-
Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
PUBLISHED ntILY AND TRI-WEEKLY III
EDGAR SGOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, 1855.
Adjournment OF Congress.

The business Of public character was, on
Monday, disposed of by both Houses, after
pcstponing the adjournment to the hour of
six O'clock.
In the Senate, some discussion took place
in regard to the manner in which the House
had acted on the Post Office appropriation
bill; and subsequently, the bill having be en-
received from the House with its disagree
ment to all the amendments, new commit
tee Of conference was appcioted, and report
was soon thereafter agreed upon, the Senate
recediug from its amendments. The bill
was sent to the President of the United
States for his signature; and this, with
all the general appropriation bills and the
loan bill, received his prompt approval.
Several Executive sessions wero held du-
ring the day.
la the usual Temporary absence Of the Vice
President, the Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick
was chosen President of the Senate, pro
tempore.
On Mr.. Stewards motion q vote Of thanks
was accorded unanimously to Vice President
Breckenridge, for the dignity and impartiaity
with which he had presided over the body du-
ring the session-a compliment we'll deserv-
ed and cordially bestowed.
A Joint committee having previously waited
upon tho President of the United States, aud
reported that the Pres ident bad no further
communication to make to the two Houses,
upon the arrival OF the hour OF Six O'CLOCK,
the session was closed.
The House of Representatives, being noti-
fed that the President Of the United States
had signed the several appropriation bills
thus far submitted TO him. Mr.. j. q. jones
moved to take from the table the Post Olhce
appropriation bill, which, be said, had been
thus disposed of temporarily, without any
intended discourtesy TO the Senate, but simp-
" to express the objection of the House to
the mode of sppending subjects OF general
legislation to appropriation bills. lie sug-
gested that the House should insist on ITS
disagreement to all the Senate's amendments,
and ask further conference. This course
was adopted; and Mr.. Phillips, Of Penbsyl-
vania, soon thereafter reported that the Sen
ate had receded from its amendu ents. Tho
bill was thus passed.
Several resolutions were adopted having
reference to the business OF the next SEES
sion.
At the hour of six O'Clock MIR. Speaker
Orr declared the body adjourned sane d'e.
The session has been closed several weeks
earlier than usual, yet it must be admitted
that a large amount Of business has been
dispatched, both of public and private ma
ture, notwithstanding tho pressure of exert
ing political topics which for montha absorb
ed the attention of members; and 1t IS but
just to cay that the prompt dieposi ton OF bu-
siuess is in great degree to be attributed to
the general ability Of the Speaker and to
the facility and impar,iaity with when he
decided points of order and discharged me
truly arduous duties of his position.--A"'
INF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
visit of an Old CittAe n,

On Thursday of last week We enjoyed the
pleasure Of visit from our old and valued
friend and countyman, Daniel k0adcap, SEN
MIR. h. is DOW resident OF Henry county,
Indiana; and although be is IN the 10Th year
of his age, yet he is young enough to revisit
Rockingham, a county for which be feels the
strongest regard and for whose interest. be
has heretofore SO actively laborej. lie was
one of the FIRST and warmest friends OF Inc
Manassas Gap Railroad, beading liberal
subscription to loan the Company money ana
take it out in freight and travel upon the
comple,iou of the road. His active efforts IN
behalf of this important improvement are
still remem bered gratefully by those who are
10 enioy the fruits of bis lators.
Mr. Il. has settled himself in Indiana 10
the midst of railroads, so that ne Gao almost
take the wings of the morning" and fly to
any point of the compass. His trip from 10
diana to Harrison burg occupied but about IS
hours notwithstanding he came 6l miles
Inv stage. Only think Of l.. An old gen.
tiemsn Of Mr. Rosdcap's years making such
a trip in such time
He came through without accident, al
though he "was in at the death" OF some
cattle that we're killed en- the railway, on
the morning of the lst of June. Inc tram
ran into the cattle about daylight and Killed
4 or 5, smashing the cars and tearing up the
track for some distance. Fortunately, no hu-
man being was damaged by the accident
which threatened such serious consequen-
oes 10 the lives and limbs Of all on board the
train.
The old gentleman expresses himself much
pleased With his new home, although be has
reserved to himself the right to Slorate al
least once year, between Indiana and bis
much loved county Of ROckinGham.-hoes-
iugiam Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
Mount vernon Celebration.

The fredericksburg Recorder says Our
Mayor has received q letter from MI. Wn
citation for Virginia, suggesting to him the
propriety OF taking the initiatory steps Tor q
celebration on the 4th Of July in this place,
the proceeds Of which are 70 lie devoted 10 the
purchase of Mt. Vernon. The Mayors q!
all the principal corporations in Virginia
have received similar communications auG
the intention is that the celebration shall be
general one" Mayor Massie, Of this city,
has received q similar letter. As city ceIebra-
tons Of the lib, in the South, are uow gen
orally omitted, on account of the heat Of the
weather, We do not know how successful the
plan proposed may be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16
The Corn CROP.

Much apprehension is beginning to be felt
as to the yield of the next corn crop The
renewed heavy rains throughout the west is
seriously interfering with planting Ii is
now becoming almost too late for the class
Of corn usually planted to ripen before the
fall frost. TIC Chicago papers make the
important suggestion TO the board Of trade
Of that city to procure Immediately from New
YORK about 10000 bushels Of sound flint
corn They say that the corn 10 thousand:
of fields has rotted and that supply Of ear
y seed corn would be eagerly taken BY the
farmers at far price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

= OTlCE.-The annual exhibition of the
- UPPERvlLlE USioS CLUE, for the improve.
!neEt OF HORSES, wlIL be held in UpperyiIle.
OH the 18th OF June, 1858. Premiums are offer.
ed ioF one, two, and three year olds for Riding
STOCK, and the same Tor Colts for quick draught,
and for heavy dravght
Persons entering Tor the premiums, must send
III their names on or before the 18th of June.
No entries can be made after that day.
Members will pay their subscriptions TO the
Secretary h. A HALL, Sec'y and Treasurer.
IppeTvilIe, Fauquler Co. my 25-eotJel7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

The hail storm to which we alluded IN our
last issue, says the fredericksburg Recorder
of Friday, did more damage than we then
supposed. We since learn that the crops Oh
the farm of. II. Lacy, esq, and sundry 9th
er farms 10 the neigbborhood of the vii
derness," were completely destroyed by the
hail. The storm was so violent that travel
ers were compelled to hasten TO the hrst shell
ter to keep from being seriously burt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

The coal which we noticed some time ago,
"a discovered near Farmville, 10 Cumberland
county, Va, is Low in good hands for deVcl-
opment, and will shortly be in market. Some
gentlemen of Earmville are opening out
mines and erecting machinery under the
management of j. Il. DeBow--a brother Of
the eeologist--and will soon have abun
facilities to produce all the coal which the
present limited market of that section will
need
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

Two entire families, excepting three chill
dren, were murdered in Brown county, Tex
as, by four men from Lampassus county,
who prolcssed toNbe on a surveying exped-
ton, but who were disguised as Indians. The
object OF this wholesale murder was money.
Ten persons were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-16

A letter from Leesburg, dated 18th instant
saws IL am sorry to soy that we we're Visl
ted, on Saturday last, by one of the most
violent rain storms ever known in these parts
the water falling to the depth of six or
seven inches, and flooding the whole coun-
try; Tuscarora, Sycolin, and Goose Greeks
rising from twelve to eighteen feet perpen'
dicularO