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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
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Tom CCrWim on tie Fugitive
Slave Law.

Tom Corwim OH tie Fugitive
Slave Law.
The Portsmouth Times gives the follow.
ing report of recent speech delivered in
that place by Tom Corwin:
That is the law, and we have agreed to
ebide by t--the law is constitutional, and
it must be OBEYED. Young lawyers with
soaped mustachios and a cigar foot long in
their mouths, who had cursorily glanced over
Blackstone's Commentaries, and had read
Swan on Executors and Administrators, and
perhaps seen Wilcox's Forms, had no hes
tation in pronouncing it unconstitutional
but in the face Of such distinguished author.
ity 1T is constitutional and it is the law Of
the lend--that the highest and most intelli.
gent tribunals in the land had so pronounced
it--had so decided it, and there can be no
doubt about it. Our readers will recolect
what Wnde and Bingham said on this sub
Ject at Flushing, as reported by our cores
pondent in last weeks paper Now, it be.
ing the laws says the old fellow, it must be
06eyed--if it is resisted, it is felony; il re-
sisted with an armed force, it is treason, and
those who resist it must be SAot-must be |
hung. Some men amongst US have do c.
trine they call higher law doctrine, and
profess that their consciences are above and
beyond the Constitution, and that they will
not obey the law. These gentlemen are
Traitors, and must be elevated to purer at
mosphere--suspended--hung up.
1t is part of the original contract, that
this Constitution must bo obeyed; if they
can't live under it, they had better leave the
country; and if they can't leave the country,
they had the right to resist the law; but il
they do resist, we must shoot them. One can
imagine tinfulls of ice.water thrown in rapid
succession in the face, and an occasional one
down the back of poor devil, in cold
morning. and one cun also imagine how he
would look and feel under such treatment
judging from the appearance of the Black
Republicans who listened to Old Tom, they
must have certainly been under some of the
delightful sensations which would be pro-
duced by such an operation.
Not only that, said Corwin, but in the ten
years the Fugitive Slave Law has been in
operation, not a single instance can be ad.
tuced, where q free man has been reduced
to slavery by it.
AS to Father Giddings, he said he was
good old lellow--honest old soul, but sub.
ect to fits" as those who had read his cor.
esPondeace with him [Cowin] would
now.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
Suggestions for Reasonable Me

Suggestions for Reasonable Men.
The Republicans contend that the Fugi.
tive Slave Law is "odious, oppressive, unjust
and tyranical." If this be so, why have
the great statesmen of the Democratic party
always maintained that it is necessary, un.
der the Constitution adopted by the patriots
of the Revolution, to promote the common
interests of the people of the several States,
and secure the peace and prosperity of the
country! Why did the Wing party in 1852
resolve that they would insist upon its en-.
forcement as "essentul TO the nationality Of
the Whig party and the integrity of the
Union" And if it be such law, why did
Webster, having regard for his reputation as
one Of the most eminent Constitutional law.
yers in the United States, declare it to be "a
more favorable law 10 the fugitive than
Washington's law Of 1893 g. And WHY did
Clay say that "if the agitation in regard to
the Fugitive Slave Law should continue, it
will lead to the formation of two new parties
lone for the Union, and tie other AGAINST
the Uniom," and then in the event of the for.
nation of two such parties, he would iden.
tify himself with the party that was for
the Union!" Were Clay and Webster
in the habit of giving their support to laws
that were "odous, oppressive, unjust and ty.
rannical." Although the Republican party
has resolved and re.resolved that they would
repeal this law, have they, in the whole
range of their party, ans eminent statesmen
who advocates its repeal! Is there man in
the Union, entitled to any character for i'm.
partial and unselfsh craftsmanship, who
would net oppose its repeal! We submit
these plain questions to honest, thinking
men--men who look to something more
than personal ggrundzement, hoping they
will consider them with reference to the best
interests of the country, and determine for
themselves whether the policy pursued by
the so'called Republican party, of open op.
position to the execution OF the law, and
their opposition to have it Internationally
repealed, is such line of policy as they con
support at the ballot box.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
The Kentucky Millionaire.

The late Robert WiCkliffe was one of the
most extraordinary men this country has
produced. A native of Virginia, he emigra.
ted to Kentucky when you,h-poor, unIet.
tered--and at first earned bis bread as day
laborer, his compensation for each days hard
toll being the pallry sum Of fifty cents and
yet this poor, hardworking youth, became
an eminent lawyer and statesman, and when
he died he vas the richest man in Kentucky.
being worth several millions of dollars
He owned several hundred negroes, and in
Fayette county alone five hundred acres of
the broad soil belonged to him. The Padu
cab Herald remarks of Mr.. Wickliffe, tho,
as laborer he was noted for his faithful.
ness, his industry, and the amount of work
he could perform. At the whipsaw he was
unequalled, and on many occasions he cut
down the timber and split out five hundred
rails day. In the pulmiest days of his pop.
ularity and wealth he never ceased TO boast
of his achievements as luborer. He studied
law. while laborer, at night, by the light
of the fire; and when first admitted to the
bar he gave but small promise of attaining
the position which he afterwards won, But
industry and perseverance never fail of sue
cess, and it was verified in a signal manner
in the case of DIR. Wickliffe. Time very
soon demonstrated that his studies had de.
veloped very high order Of genius, of which
his friends had not deemed him possessed,
and which only needed this culture to place
him at the head of the bar in Kentucky. He
was truly great man, and in every respect
better man than the world gave him credit
of being. He had bitter enemies who did
him great injustice but he had many warm
iriends.--P Psttsbur0 Post.
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OF attending, he wrote 3 letter to the Com
mittee who had extended him the invitation,
and informed them that ga prior engagement
TO attend meeting of the Republican Ma
tional ExecutiVs Committee at Albany, New
York, on the Goth inst, will prevent my
complying with your kind invitation" He
did not stop here bat gave expression to
his feelings, as, We presume, itwould not be
just to denCminate it o bid for the Reserve
vote. At any rate, he wrote: "Let me
express my ardent hope that the proceedings
of your Convention may be such as will per-
manently contribute to the advancement Of
the sacred principles Of freedom, Justice and
humanity, Ohich haze been so violently assail.
ed by The imprisonment of Plumb and Peck,
and their deUOted colleagues, under THE IN.
sULTIKG PROVISIONS OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE
ACT" This is neorly as bad-as atrocious
as infamous-us Giddings' declaration
1t furnished the volators of law fully as
much consolation. Is man who thus sym.
pathises-thus encourages a contumacious
violation of law-the right sort of man to
be elected Governor of Ohio The 25th Of
May came, and large concourse of people
assembled at Cleveland, some intent upon
doing something desperate (; but the counsel
of Chase, shrewdly given, prevailed. He
gave them to understand that he would use
his influence 10 have the Supreme Court of
Ohio release the prisoners on the writ of
habeaS corpus. To this end he did use his
influence and his power. That Convention
resolved against the Fugitive Slave Law,
and in favor Of a reorganization "of the
Federal Judiciary system," and "thot the
chief reliance Of freedom in the American
Republic rests in the great Republican par.
ty."
This demonstration and the power and in.
fuence brought to bear by Governor Chase
did not avail with Judges Swan, Scott and
Peck. They did "respect the Constitutional
obligations imposed upon the States by the
Federal Compact" and remanded the pris.
oners back to prison.
Then came the Republican State Con.
venlion. Giddings and Company demanded
thst Swan should be offered up to crafty
their vengeance. IL aOas done. They de-
manded that the Fugitive Slave Law should
be denounced (as laid down in the programme
adopted at Cleveland) and its repeal demand.
I'd. IL was done. They insisted that the
Convention should take ground in favor of
e organization of the Federal Judiciary. II
vas done.
We have thus, at some length, furnished
'ur readers with an explanation as to the
manner in which Republican leaders propose
'rigidly to respect the Constitutional obIiga.
ions imposed upon the States by the Fede.
al Compact" With this explanation be.
ore him, can any conservative man consist
ntiy vote for any of the Republican candi.
ates-State, Senatorial or County. .,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21

" The case Of Effie C. Carstang against
Henry Shaw, of st. Louis, for breach of
promise, will be remembered as one of the
most remarkable Of its kind ever occurring
in this country. On its trial verdict was
rendered by st. Louis jury for The sum of
one hundred thousand dollors aga inst the
defendant. This, however, was set aside on
account of some informalities, and a new
trial ordered for the coming fall. The plain.
tiff and her family formerly lived 10 the city
OF Brooklyn, and to ascertain, and, if posi-.
Bile, impeach the character of the plaintiff,
a commission was issued by the courts of
Missouri. appointing John M. Eager and Ed.
ward H. Collins, Eeqs., of New York, to
take testimony thereon. The testimony,
which is very voluminous, ia just closed
Many Of the first and oldest citizens of
Brooklyn have been examined. 1t is said
the only important witness against her has
been fully impeached. Nearly four weeks
have been spent in daily examinations of
witnesses on both sides. The testimony
will be transmitted to st. Louis, and the final
trial had In November, in that city.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
Publishers have "a Right 10 Fix
the Value of their Columns

The Supreme Court of Indiana has made
decision which nte rests the newspa per
press, and also advertisers. A controversy
existed, relative to a charge for advertising
between the Commissioners of Hamilton
county and the Patriot newspaper. 1t was
held by the Judge that "the published terms
OF newspaper constitute q contract. II
work is given to newspaper publishers, with.
out special contract contravening the
published terms, the publishers can charge
and receive according to the terms SO pub.
lished. 1t is hot necessary to prove what
the work cost or was worth the publishers
have right to fix the vale OF their columns,
and if SO fixed, no other question need be
asked but the price thus charged can be
procured"
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Henry CIay'S Sentiments.

When the great statesman and orator OIL
the old Wing party was near the close of his
remarkable and distinguishes career, I've
deemed it his duty to raise his voice OF sol.
emn warning against that course which the
Republican party of Ohio is pursuing head
long. Mr.. Clay had then no object at heurt
but the peace and welfare of his country
He bad fallen into the sere and yellow leaf f,
and though enjoying" all that which should
accompany old age, as honor, love, obed-
ence, troops of friends" he had now no OBJ
ject OF ambition in view, no coveted honor
which could interfere with his cIejr percep.
ton. In the November Of 1850, he made q
speech to his fellow citizens of Frankfort,
in which he clearly foreshadowed that which
has now come to pass-the existence of two
parties, one Of which would be the party of
the Union, as the Democratic party is, and
the other the party of disunon, as the Re.
publican pcrty is. We reprint passage
from this speech below:
"If the agitation in regard TO the fugitive
slave law should continue and increase, and
become alarming, it will lead to the fcrma-
ton OF two new parties, one for the Union,
and the other against the Union. Present
parties have been created by the division OF
opinions as regards systems of national
policy, and as 10 finance, free trade, or pro-
lection, the improvement of rivers and har.
bors, the distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands, ETC., but these systems of policy
springDg out OF the administration of the
government Of the Union, lose all their i'm
portaEco, if that union is to be dssolved.--
They sink into utter iDsignifcance before
the all important, peryosive and paramount
interest Of the Union itself, and the platform
OF that Union party will be the Union, the
Constitution, and the enforcement OF its
laws; and if it should be necessary to form
such party, and it should be accordingly
formed, ANNOUNCE MYSELF in
THIS PLACE A MEMBER OF THAT
PARTY, whatever may be its component
elements. Sir, | 60 farther. | have had
great hopes and confidence in the principles
Of the Wing party, as being most likely to
conduce to the honor, the prosperity, and
the glory OF my country; but if it is to be
merged into contemplate Abolition party,
and il Abolitionism is to be engrafted on the
Whig creed, that MOMENT RE-
NOUNCE THE PARTY AND CEASE
TO BE A WHlG."
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21

OF Texas is rapidly becoming one of the
greatest sheep raising regions in the world
The start was made few years ago BY G.
w. Kendall, and his success has induced
others to embark largely in the undertak.
ing. Besides the fine wool flocks stablish.
ed there, it is estimated that fourth of a
million of the coarse wool sheep of Mexico
have crossed the line into Texas, during the
present year. These Mexican sheep, cross.
ed with Northern stock, make a valuable
progeny. both for wool and mutton.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
African sIave Trade down South.

Commenting upon the assertion which
was made so prominent in the Blsck Repub.
lican circular, recently issued from the Ma
tional Committee of that party, we denied
that the re-openibg Of the slave trade had
found extensive favor at the South, although
this circular alleged that re-opening to be
one OF the principal planks in the Demo.
cratic platform. There is no evidence in
support of this assertion. So far from its
being true, the reverse of the proposition
may be considered as nearer a correct stste-
ment Of the actual facts. Take, for exam
pie, from the current events at the South,
the speech of Senator Toombs, recently de.
liVered at Lexington, Georgia, in which he
says:
every Northern and every Southern
State, except South Carolina and Georgia,
were in favor of suppressing the slave trade
at the time the Union was formed. Those
States at first refused 10 come in under such
q provision, and compromised the matter
with provision to keep open the trade until
1903, period OF twenty years. Before the
expiration Of that time, in 1898, and South
Carolina in 1902, passed laws prohibiting
the trade. There the matter stands to this
day, as il was placed by our fathers. There
let it stand"
Even in Miss sissippi, where more has been
said in favor Of the revival of the slave trade
than in all other parts Of the South, the al.
tered tone of prominent politicians, who at
one time PerhOps thinking the idea popular,
advocated it, is not little observable. Thus,
in speech at the Bay of 81. Louis, Ex-
Governor McRae, who is canvassiDg for
Congress, just touches this question, but
drops it instantly. He could not consistently
with what he had before said denounce tn
proposition; but he did not as formerly ad.
vocate and urge it. He conteDted himself,
and no doubt his hearers, with merely say.
ing that he "would not discuss the subject of
the re opening of the African slave trade,
as 1t oas mol legitimately an issue before the
people, and particularly as the people of his
district knew his views, as given to the pub.
lie in his address of last year, and his more
recent reply to the sentiments of Secretary
Thompson, in his North Carolina speech"
Such declaration was the least that could
be expected from public man with his an.
tecedents. And even he admits that the re-
VlVal OF this traffic is not an issue. But
why, may we ask, is it not an issue! Not,
certainly, because Congress cannot enter.
tain the proposition. But because the peo |
pie of the South, and even of Mississippi,
do not desire it should be an issue. Whit
foundation, then, is there for the assertion
that The proposition is plank in the Demo.
cratic platform, in the face oil the fact that
he extreme South will not entertain it -
81. Louis Republican,.
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. 6TSo numerous are wild grape vines in
North LouisianO, that The Louisiana Baptist
: advises the making of communion wine from
them instead of purchasing adulterated ma.
terial for this purpose. 1t intimotes that
these wild vines abound everywhere in North
Louisiana,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21

G Blondn has crossed the Niagara
river with baskets on his feet, and carried
oack chair ond table, the latter with re-
Ireshments on it, which he eat when hall
way over At the conclusion of the perfor-
nance, it was announced that this was the
last ascension that Blondin would make this
season, but would set the ball in motion
again by crossing on the first day of June,
mounted upon ssstlls.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21
Legal Notice,

John Trotter and wife,) In the Court of Common
, VS.. Pleas of Portage County
Petition for Partition.
7 ,UTHER JOHNSON, Thomas c. Ker-
~ edgue and Mary Keredgue, of Lake County, Ohio,
harris Johnson and Laura Blainerd of Guy ahoga Co..
Ohio, Francis Brown AMI LUcetta Brown, Of Iehawa
County, Michigan, AzeI B. Parker and Hepsa E. Par
ker, of St. Joseph County, Michigan, Albert Plum,
Fanny Plum and Anthony P. sinsletary, OF Portage
County, Ohio, are hereby notified that the 10th day
OF August, le59 John Troter and Harriet Troter his
wife filed IN said Court their petition against them de.
manding partition Of the ollowiI real estate to wit:
FiGtyAnd fy-eight one-hundredlbs acres situate IN
lot No. eleven in Streetsboro in said County, also
sixteen and fy-eisht hundredths acres situate In
lot No. ninety in Hudson, summit County Ohio and
contiguous 10 the first piece both of said pieces COL.
tanng about sixtystven aud one fourth acres, being
the real estate heretofore set off Anna johnson wid
ow Of Daniel Fl. Johnson for her dover, and particu
larly described in said petion and In which deiend
ants re interested as tenants in common and beirs
plaintiffs claim two eghts of said real estate and ask
In said petition for partition thereof. The sai de-
endants arc required TO answer said petition by the
1rst da? Of octuber next judgment will be taken
or partition of said real estate and for costs, and for
uch other order in the matter as the plaintiffs may
sesire. MICHAEL STIJART
August Ia le59.-6w. Attorney for Petitioners.
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GThe papers state that New York was
never SO plethoric with strangers us at the
present moment. and the hotels are positive.
ly coming money. Beds and shake. downs
are made up in the public parors and tea
rooms, and sofus and lounges are reckoned
luxuries for a nights repose.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21

GTlnstructions have of late been issued
to many Surveyor Generals throughout the
country, by the General Land Office, desir-
ing them to make considerable retrench.
ments in the expenses of the Offices in their
charge. Such instructions have recently
been forwarded to the Surveyor General OF
Wisconsin and lowe.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-09-21

@Adams Express employs 3,7s2 men, l..
7s4 horses it has s72 agencies, and its
msaaeHgers travel daily 4O,l52 miles on
rd aud steamers, o distance equa
to - and two.thirds around the globe
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Democratic County Ticket.

REPRESENTATIVES,,
EBENEZER RAWSON, of Brimfeld.
WILLIAM L. HOLBROOK, of MaDtua
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,
ALPHONSO HART, OF Ravenna.
TREASURER,
EDWARD KNAPP, of Churlestown.
COMMISSIONER,
JAMES w. CLARK, of Streetsborough.
CcRcEER,
WILLIAM SUTTON, SR., of Deerfeld.
surveyor,
DEWITT C. GOODMAN, Of Ravenna.
DIRECTOR CT lEFIRMARY,
SAMUEL REDFIELD, of Ravenna.
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ASSigNccS' Sale.

THE personal property and effects of r.
i Lee X Co., consisting of Goods, Wares and Mer-
chandIse, will be sold public vendue, at the Store
occupied by the said Il. Lee Il Co.. in Garrettsvile,
on lhe l2lh day of September next, commencing ut
10 O'Clock in the forenoon and will continue from day
to day thereafter until the pl opery is sold. Terms
made known at the time of sale.
2. C.NICHOLS, .,
W. 4. KNoWLToN, As'ignees.: :
Garrettsvie, July q, ls59-Gw.
The above sale is postponed and adjourned to Tues
day, October 4h,A, D., 1859, at the same time and
place.
TERMS OF SAIE.-All purchases of FIVE dollars and
under to be paid for at time Of sale-over IS and not
exceeding twenty five dollars to be paid for In ninety
days; over that sum to be paid for in six months-
All credits to he on interest from the day of sale-
Notes or bonds to be given with two sureties.
P. c. NICHOLS,
o..,, W. r. KNOWLTON,
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1859. September Appointments. 1859.
PROVE ALL IHINGS!
DIR. H. w. WADSWORTH,
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon.
CAN BE CONSULTED As FOLLOWS;

CAN BE CONSULTED AS FOLLOWS;
CLEVELAND-Johnson House, Sept. l7ih, lsth
md 2sth.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS House, Monday, 10,
ALLIANCE-Nixon House, Tuesday, 90.
GAST0EoEanklin G.SI1 81 Hotel, Wednesday, 81.
WOOSTER-Crandal'sE Exchange, Friday, 90,
FULToN-American Hotel, Saturday, "a.
AKkON-Empire House, Monday, 26.
CUYAHOGA FALLS-American Hotel, Tuesdav.
Z, --' "'S
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'HOSE GA1TERS.-lOO Pairs Ladies
l. Caters worth los. for rs cents. Also, a few
dew, at n H. DNV;S
May 26, 1859.
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Home for InYnIids.


sHALERsVILLE, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO.
40 TO THE HOME FOR INVALIDS.
u you have Chronic disease.
l. You will have your case kindly, carefully and
scientifically examined, and your disease ruth.
fully pointed out.
2. You will have treatment Instituted that will
meet the conditions of your case. ... .
3. You will be subjected to wild extremes and
experiments In medical treatment.
4. You will not be received a patient, without
there Is q prospect of relief or cure, aud In case
OF failure, after a fair trial. the money you have
paid will he refunded to you.
S. You will receive water and chemical bath treat.
ment not surpassed at any establishment In the
State.
o. You will receive a medical and hyglonic treat.
mentirom an experienced physician, not based
upon one idea or false dogma.
T. You will receive daily and hourly attention of
physician, II needed, and attentiVely looked
after by an intelligent and experienced nnTse,
that while you remain at the Home 1t shall truly
be home To you.
For further particulars send for q circular,
April 81. 1659-3m J. HAYES. M. n.
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Democratic District Ticket.
STATE SENATOR,
ALVA UDALL, of Portage county.