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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-03-31
The BreslIn and Gibson DefaI-
catiOi1

l OhhAS0s
For the accommodation Of Our readers VIII
did not peruse the report cf the Treasury In
vestigating Committee In detail, we pdbllsl
the following table, which shows what III
deiaulting Treasurers did with the people,
money. twill be valuable for reference
RccdpitaI0tion Of Losses, Loan, ard lnrest
ments Of Albert A. Bliss, John G.. Bresli'
end WtRiam II, Gibson, lGts TrsGsurers o
STATE.
Unpaid balance OF Bliss' acknowl.
edged defalcation OF S65 900, as
sumed by Bartlett Il Smith, Sl7,50o OF
Additional defnication of Bliss, as.
cCTtained BY the present Gem.
mission, s7,ss2 5;
Loss by the deposit of Bliss with
w. e. Chlttenden, banker, New
York, 4s,sas 90
Loss of deposit OF Breslln with
City Bank Of Cincinnati, 1881 es
Loss by deposit OF Breslin with w.
w. Cones & Co., 47,7s7 o9
Loss by deposit OF Breslin with
Commercial Bank of Toledo, &c. .97l 90
Deposit BY Bresln with Daniel
Beckel, Of Dayton, (nearly all
repoid) 6o,7s5 4s
Amount paid by Breslin for Ex-
. change, not credited, ELISA O.
Loaned BY E. N. Sill, former Fund
Commissioner, TO Akron Branch
Railroad Company, renewed by
Dreslin, 43,5Oo 90
Unpaid loan by Breslin to Sander
son Robert, President of City
Bank OF Cincinnati, eI,343 50
Unpaid deposit by Breslin with
'Ohio Savings Insti,u,e,' Tifin
IS. WSggoner, President, 1865 SO
Unpaid loan by Breslin to Samuel
Waggoner, 5000 90
Invested by BreslIn in the Stock
of the Bank of Marion, $4,000 90
Invested by Breslin in Elkhort
County Bank, Indiana, 59,2oS 66
Invested by Breslin in Central
Bank, Indianapolis, 10000 90
Invested by Breslin in Delaware
County Bank, Indiana, 5000 90
InvesEed by Bres!in in Cumber.
land Savings, Mary land, 1900 90
Unpaid loon by Breslin to SAM
dusky, Mansfield and Newark
Railroad Company, 1850 90
Unpaid loan by Breslin to John G.
Camp, 5000 90
Lost by purchase Of State Stocks
Of William Sturges. 5000 90
Invested BY Breslin in the Tifia
and Fort Wayne Railroad Com.
pany, 1000 co
Invested by Brcsln in Clinton
Line Extension Railroad Com.
pany, 1000 90
Invested by Breslin in lands in
Livingston County, Illinois, 1920 90
invested by Bresin in twenty lots
in Omaha City, Nebraska, 600 90
invested by Bresin in lands in
Minnesota, 400 90
Unpaid loan by Gibson to Lewis
town Reservoir Company, $4,000 90
Unpaid deposit By Gibson with
Kimball L. Co., 10000 90
AMOUNT charged by Gibson for
Exchange, 2,747 81
cve6tneuls OF Bses-
lin with Gibson g.
Johnson, in Seneca
County Bank, S5l 900 90
! Tjfin and Fort
Wayne Railroad
Company,3 2 shares
by Gibson, and
stock, 100000
Tittin and Fort
Wayne Railroad
Company, / share
by Johnson, 100000 {
Johnson's Ekhart
and Newport Saw
iDgs Bank, claim .
against Macarthur. 100000
re half to Breslin, Sl42 600 90 1000 90 ]
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$3Sl,Sll O4

VCSAjN
Breslin acknowledges having un.
der his control assets belonging
to the State, representing about
100000 of this defalcation, not,
included in the above, concern
ing which he refuses to make
any disclosure as to their char
ucter, or the name of the parties
holding them, not exceeding
three 1000
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-03-31

GTIn Manchester. N. H., up to the 9th
Of March, they had one hundred and six days
of constant sleighing. .,.-,....-
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$476, 35S O9
From this deduct, for alleged re-
payments to Bresln on the part
OF the above loans and invest
ments ; to wit:
From E. w. Crtten.
den, $4,000 90
From Akron Branch
Railroad, l3,9J0l2
From Etkhart Coun-
ty Bank, 3l,59693
From Bank Of Mari
on, stock, 10000
From Central Bank,
Indianapolis, 100000
From Delaware Coun.
ty Bank, Indiana, 5000 90
From Cumberland
Swings B1nk, 5000 90 "a SAT o.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-03-31

The Senate bill to amend the act TO in.
corporate the Franklin and Wsrren Railroad
Company was defeated on its inal passage
ayes 80, nsys50.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-03-31
APRIL APPOINTMENTS.
DIR, IT. TTTRRS.

VIII Be IN aStcn cance as conS*sT
RAVENNA, Prenttss House, Wednesday, Apffl &.
Akron, Empire House, Tuesday, April 5tb,
Warren, National House, Saturday, April 9th.
Cleveland, American House, Thursday and Fri,Iav,
March II and 18th. '
For consultation upon all diseases of Tho Thyme.
Lungs: Heart, Liver, stomach, Bowels, KtdheJS ana
ness, Deblhty Dyspepsia, Female Diseases, Ague and
Fever Fits, Impurities of the Blood, Erup,o5S, Cap-
GERS Uicers ana all other varieties Of long standing
complaints, both external and internal.
For some ton years DR.. 7. has devoted his entire
time to chronic diseases, treating thousands annual.
~, many or whom had exhausted every other re.
source within reach In no case mineral or 9th.
er PotSons employed, does he make sick to maEs
DeH, or tear d0pn to build up again. The medicines
can DO taken with safety by the most delcate and
patients may remain at home, and continue with
prudence their ordinary diet and exercise. Hundreds
haVo recovered under the treatment after friends and
evidence Of which can always be furnished, Inya.
lids, however reduced or despairng, are invited 10
call, and may be assured that encouragement will
be given or expense incurred without q corresnond.
THTHTSTC OR ASTHMA,
Inc statement given this month will be read with
deep interest by all who have endured tho nexpress.
BILE horrors of Asthma. Especially does It Commend
itself to those who have believed that treatment wav
relieve, but cannot cure.
r. HoLMFs IT,, Crawford Co., Ohio, July, 1857.
DR. IuBBs-Sir: Since cbilnhood have been nj.
nlcted with Phhlsic or Asthma. My mother before
me suffered with the saRe d.seasc. As grew older
oecaRe worse, the paroxisms occurred 0ftener and
more proraced and severe, especially during the
winter season. AT all times little more than oTdin.
ary exerion caused violent cough, and great OPP
Mhlle the paroxisms lasted, there was distressing
SSougn ana constant agoDzing struggle for breath,
0eihg az times apparently upon the verge Of sufoca
on. very little sleep could be obtained at such
years ago was induced by the statement Of A iadv
whom you cured of Asthma, 10 make one more trial.
had little faith at that time, partly because had
tlv hona
said could not get well. The treatment was nur.
sued under circumstances most orable, having
ths care Of sick friends, yet have not only been re-
lieved OF all symptoms of Asthma but of other anac
lions accompanying. have no cough now. breathe
freely, rest we'll, aid have good strength. "
= Yours, truly, sUSANA w. QUAISTACE,
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O M TuY

1'he best il the world, and warranted to
ast lifetime. RA1Rn & WATr
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$68o,994 IA

One half to Breslin, $I42. 900 90 1000 90
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

"a use the military and naval forces and interpcse
ia cases where ne may deem it necessary.
The Secretary Of The Treasury has transmitted 10
Congress the report Of Prof. Alexander, who was
eomnissionetO ascertain the relative value Of the
coinage Of the United States and Britain and to fix
the relative value Of the unitary coins of the two
countries. The Secretary says that the report is
not encouraging he had reason to hope, though
with the limited peWer conferred on Prof Alexan-
der, fred policy could have been adopted 1t is
for Congress to cay what additional steps should be
taken. The British treasury authorities recOn>
mend thst our government be invited to indicate
such plan as may be made the basis of further
treatment.
The Mexican and Central American Colonization
association has added Arizona to their plan Of set.
Element 1t is understood to be supported by prom
iuent sOutherners and New Workers. The assOcia
ton has already purchased certain grants aud are
negotiating for others in Arizonis. Gen. Hening,
sen as chief engineer will probably during the en-.
suing spring or summer take out large body Of
men.
President Fowlkes, before leaving for Marshall,
Texas published an official notice that all stOckhOl
ders of the Southern Pacific Railroad neg.ecling to
pay the loan required, or TO surrender half their
stock that they will forfeit all their stock unless
they promptly remit to Marshall, Texas, or surren-
der that portion of stock required by the resolutions
Of The late Convention.
Chrisholm's rice mill and warehouse, in Charles
ton, S c., destroyed by FIRE en- the 9th ine'ud-
ing $4,000 bushels rough rice equal 10 $4,000 tier
ces There was no insurance the stock Of rice
The property was insured for $4,000.
The Hon. VIM. Pitt Tess, nden, was the llth,
re elected to the Senate CT The United Sthtes by the
Legislature of Maine.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14
Mnshington News.

1t is understood there will be extraordinary
outside pressure upon Congress to push through the
great claim of COrmsck and Ramsey, the papeis of
which the President has just referred to Congress-
Mr.. Mallory from the Naval Committee, will
bring forward proposition next week 10 increase
the number of pursers and surgeons of the navy.
Mr.. Morris, of Pennsylvania, will move his copy
right bill next week. and press its passage the pres
ent session.
The Secretary of the Navy has awarded the cons
tract for building the engines fer the Philadelphia
ship to Reaney, Neafs Co., of Philadelphia.
Instructions viii be Immediately transmitted to
the commander of the sloOp>of-War Brooklyn, that
she msy.leaVs for the Gulf on the 10Th inst The
ST. Louis will also be sent to the Gulf instead Of
the African coast, as stated by some New York pa
pers.
Senator Jones has received anonymous letters
from New York, warning him not TO interfere or in
jure hair of Judge Douglas head, unless he wants
to be assassinated.
The Democratic Congressional Delegation, from
Pennsylvania met in TO- night for the purpose
of comforting together to determine the course of
proceeding with regard to the tariff. Other dele
purpose.
The Postmaster General is preparing statement,
in answer to call of Congress, to how the Post
Office Department can be made self sustaining. He
will submit it at an early day next week.
The appearance of the new Senate Hall in Wash
ington is said to be not as pleasing when from
the galleries as from the floor. The ground of
coloring in drab looks tame. 1t will probably be
ultimately admitted that the varied and intensely
light colOrs Of the House Hall are the most appropr
ate for vast plain surfaces.
President Buehansn's receptions are TO be held
during the remainder of the every Saturday at
> p. N. His evening receptions will commence on
Tuesday next at o'clock, andwi take place on each
alternate Tuesday
The death of Col Harris, of Illinois, will be an
nOunced on Tuesday, wheE the American Eagle will
spread his wings to the fullest extent.
1t is said that majority of the Select Committee
on Desks in the Representatives Hall favor dispsns-
ing with them altogether
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

Mr. Douglas replies to Mr.. Sidelrs publications
BY card in the Washington States Of the llth, IN
which be says: "Iis not true that have authorized
or ccuntensuced anonymous attacks upon him. 1t
is true however that when the fact was first brought
10 nv notice that DR. Barnard, federal Office hold
er. and nv enemy, he'd caused to be published du-
ring ny absence in the abolition organ of Chicago,
q base fabrication with the name Of the Hon. John
slideT as tLeauthOrity for its truth denounced it
as such a calumny deserved, and expressed the
opinion my friends that it should be copied and
circulated for the purpose Of showing the base
means employed to defeat my election, and also with
the view of drawing forth such disclosures as would
expose to the public contempt the real author of the
ealumny, which object has been fully accomplished
By the letter of Mr.. SIdell.'
Mr. Sldell, Of Louisiana introduced bill in the
Senate on the l1Ih, making an appropriation TO ia
cilitate the acquisition Of the Island of Cuba by
collation. The bin says that, whereas the Island of
Cuba geographically possesses commanding iHfu-
enos over the large and annually increasing trade,
both foreign and coastwise, of the Mississippi vs~
ley; whereas the Islandin its present Colonial con-
dition must continue source of injury and
annoyance, endangering the friendly relations be
tween Spain and the United States by the sggressiOns
of it's local authority, upon American commerce
and citizens, for which tardy redress can only be
had by circuitous demands on Spain; and whereas
10 the opinion of Congress, in accordance with the
views Of the President the last means of settling
existing and removing future difficulties, it is expe
dent that negotiations for the purchase of the is
land should be renewed therefore, that thirty mil
lion dollars be placed in the Presidents hands for
expendtures, either from the each 10 the treasury,
or be borrowed on FIVE per cent bonds of thousand
dollars each, redeemsble in from twelve TO twenty
years.
Joint resolution was reported TO the Senate on the
z1tk. bv Mr.. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs which reiterates that by reason of the dis
trscted and revolutionary conditions Of Mexico, and
certain States Of Central America and occasion
ayof those in South A1erica the lives and property
American citizens are subject to laWess voleno CT
otherwise placed in peril, al redress in The usual
Diplomatic forms being in vain, and it being the in-
disputsble duty of the government to protect the
lives and property of our others against lsWless
violence without the limits of the United States
therefore, 1T is proposed to authorize the President
.azsa. sss-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

HOSPITALITY ExTENDFD.-Whst the passenger
train on the Warrentown Branch Railroad was stop
ping at a way station on its return TO town one day
last week, bOspilable Whole-soued citizen of the
county living by, stepped into the cars follow
ed by one or two servants who we're carrying large
bucket of Egg Nog. with waiter and glasses, aud
treated all board TO that delightful and fashiona-
bic holiday drink. All partook Of his hospitality
and kindly thanked him therefor. This is the way
We do things up here in old Fauquier, espeoi lily
on such occasions A gentleman from the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs, who was in the cars
at the time, said he had met with a great many
hospitable people, but had never seen hospitality
illustrated in that way before Warreqton VA
Flag.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14
Horace Greeley and the Tribune.

1t is currently rumored that Horace Greeley is
about to leave the Tribune. and join McE!rath in
the Century the new weekly journal started by the
gentleman who was recently one of the proprietors
aud The business of the Tribune II is well
known that Greeley is rot the master but the ser>
want of the Tribune Chas A. Dana holds and
yields the controlling influence, and subordinates
"0ld Horace" There are three or four attaches in
the Tribune Office who consider themselves vastly
superior in great endowments to Greeley, and who
treat him as Overgrown boy. These facts give
complexion of probability 10 the current rumor of
the retirement from the Tribune of its founder and
his entrance upon enterprise. Cincinnati
Commercial
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

We are constantly receiving comm uniesliohs IRON
cur friends in different portions OF the state sug-
costing candidates for the various 0fnce' to be hed
a the next election While We should be very glad
10 obl;ge our correspondents By publishing their
lsttsrs they viii readily perceive that it is utterly
;Dnos.ible for us to do 90, when We inform them
chat We receive from ten to twenty such eOmmuni-
cations every day. As it is impossible to print ALL
we think it best to make distinctions and we thal
therefore be compelled to publish only those letters
which contain matters of geEeral interest, and the
proceedings of county meetings, District Conven
tions, sc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

The Mobile Mercury contains the statement ofCap>
tain Maury of the schooner Susan. He says the Su-
san driven the Honduras coast by adverse
winds. On the 10th at three o'clock in the morning
saw breakers under her lee bow The helmsman mis-
took the order, and the Susan, under eight knots
headway, went upon a sunken coral reef bilged and
broke in two. The foremost was cut away, and the
manmast went by the board.
At daybTelk raft commenced, and after six
days labor it was completed, and the filibusters
reached a small Island. Capt Maury ard Col.
Anderson went to Belize in a small boat, where
charter was arranged for the brig Kate, but Capt.
Goodspeed refused 10 sail with illibusters. Capt.
Bates, of the American bark Honduras offered some
Of the leaders free passage to New York, which
they declined.
Governor Seymour, hearing of their predicament.
invited Capt. Msury TO call, and asked the particu~
lars of his voyage, and especially what had been
done with Lieut.. Whyte He then said if they could
do DO better, he would send them to the United
States in the six gun steamsloOp Basilisk. As they
had violated no law of England, be regarded them
simply as shipwrecked United States citizens. lie
did not inquire into their original intentions. He
gave Capt. Msury hour TO decide Governor
Seymour went himself to the reef and told the 'beys
they were in the sacred character of guests, aud
then leaving, sent them to Mobile.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

IN DICKSON COUTNY COURT--JANUARY
Robert MatOek ct aPetitiOn sell to pay Debts 1t
appearing to the satisfaction Of the Clerk this Court that
Robert Matlock, Marshall Mstock James RaIy Heirs AT
law Of VIM MAto decd and part the defendants in this
cause are Of the State Of Tennessee and beyond
the peach OF the od Of this Court It is therefore
ordered that publication be made in the Union and American
newspaper published in the city OF Nashville four successive
weeks requiring said nonresident defendants to appear
April Term, 1852 Of the Dickson County Court to be held for
said County at the Court House the Charlotte on the
LIST Monday in April 1852 then and there plead answer or
mur to the Petition of Tho. MeNeilly Ex &c filed in said
Court ayanst them snd Others otherwise same will be takea
Tor confessed as to them and set for hearing Dars This 81
January 1852 jal+tSSw5t-pFs3. THO. Men RILLY CO
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14
Judge Bfarchbauks.

NASHVILLE, Jan. Ilth, 1859.
Editor Union and American:
SR:-I was rejoiced to learn, on my arrival here
this evening, that the reported death of Judge
Marchbanks which communicated to you on Friday
evening last, was entirely erroneous. My inform
ant was Col James A Whiteside, who will be able
to state how be obtained the information.
Very respectfully, JOHN ". FORD.
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PRONOG RAPHV

branch higher claims upon the friends of
education than Photography either vast and
advantages the with which can be learned
There greater aid in mental culture road to success
full employment, than facility in this art
Thai be edy learned and immediately made drql.
able, for practical purposes, be slOtc most a6g.
ddHttesAOHyof CergyaeE. DOeofS LGtcyrs, Teachers De
JoHS s. HART, Principal Of the High at Philadelphia
Pa, says:
Such OF Student have made PhonOg aphc reporting
profession have got along in life faster by odds than those In
other kind business and that without the possession Of
special brilancy Of talents
Those who have not entirely mastered the still
at the command taking notes partly Photography, and
partly in long hand There hour day nor class
in the school out Of Division H. in which do
using this art, and with practical advantage"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14
AGENCY.
e. F. BE RY.

ILL attend 70 the collecting. settlement and
claims and accounts; for selias rent
ing property, &C. Having long acquaintance market
viii 1rchAse dry goods. groceries and other On com
Mission for and On account Of persons living distances ORDERS
selected
he can be found at John BreEne q Dec
square.
RefsTenee-Jsues Erri. Co., wm lI.Her Macy f.r.
ton. Il4cll-.iszt,rfs,
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ls The Mil is the simple. complete esnr,heB.ys
aud durable machine fer making Shingles % Ne quality
any AMI ali kinds Of timber.
2t This Mill makes superior single to all oshers
shaved sawed and will one third 70 one k
more shingles frona o. than any utner a.
chine, and they command s better price.
3D. This Mil will make from IS perfect and noa
shingles in 10 hours the kept sTder propery az
tended TO.
4 This Mil IS less cumbersome, occupies less space
esnyenrnt and requires less than any mill exiant
5th This Mill IS composed entirely iron and steel ami .a
snt from the mandatory is ready Tor The belt.
9th Any make perfect Singles on Erzf trial
snd as we'll As the most experienced, and with equal facility il
fact It is the ~ ptNs ultra OF shi1gic machines
The subscriber having purchased Letters Patent Tor the En-
tre state o. tennessee 0f This invention
vent Infringement Of the same, and viii DISPOSE o sa.
County, or alivduai rEhson remuneraye 70 The pur
ehssef' z GILLIAN
Letters Of inquiry, oHlers ADDRESSED Gni areo Of
Mr. NJ Burns Mr.. John Morrow, Msssrs Furnaa a Co.
Nashville, Tennessee will meet with prompt attention.
Having had Of these machines on exhibition At Messs
Vannoy, Turhive & Co.'S Of this city for sever months
would refer 10 al master builders and carpenters its merits
and quality Of shingles.
NAsHvuLE, December 3, 1873.
viii alss act ageHt for the above machines
KENTUCKY Indians ARKANSAS, Illinois, Mississippi ard Tes in
decsJ-du E. GILLIAN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-14

Liquors.
Rrandies--In Wood and GLASS;
Castlion 1875 Vine Growers Company Julian Lsaerrere
P H. GODDARD 1906 etc. etc.
MadeIras--In Wood and Glass;
Welsh Brothers; London Particular; p, P etc.
Sherries--In Wood and GLASS;
Cabinet, Harmony, and other well known brands.
Ports--In Wood and Glass.
London Dock, Burgundy and Pure Juice.
Whistles
Fine Old 'Bushmirs" Irish Whisky, Bourbon, Rye No
nOngahela, etc, etc.
OLD JAMAICA AND ST. CRUZ RUM.
Holland Gin in jugs, Malaga White wiue CIar.ts Sparkling
and sd Hooks, MOsus and Stein Wine Lights Wine Cor
Guin0ist krhsAsser tGger, Blackberry and Raspberry
Wine, Assorted COrdials, etc.
Champagne
C. F.iF M91 ssutsrn, Cabinet and Imperial quarts,
and Pints; Cresni de BSuse, Crescent, etc.
Porter, Ale, &c.--
10 Marsst Sons London Porter; Doves Scotch Ale;
DuHcan's Imperial Ale.
EITTERS.
Boxers Ho.,e,,.-. stomach R,i,
SCHNAPPS.
VOLTS schisdam schnapPs;
Nolners YanderWer's AID other Schnapps.
HAVANA CIGARS.
A large assortment of Choice HAVANA Cigars,
Of the most approved brands Chewing Tobacco, snun
THEORETICALLY SEALED ARTICLES.
Lobsters, CLANS.
salmon, fresh tomatoes,
Maekerel, Green P-ars,
Oysters. Mushrooms
Sarlinss, Cru1isd Pates.