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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-09
.RAyENNA. vHDNE NEanAE. JANUARY 9, 1861.

'Did you see what name was on the
sign 7"
u never thought to look" replied the boy
II was so glad when l came awsy. But I
can go straight to the place"
81 will write the gentleman note thank
ing him for his kindness, and you must take
it to him in the mOrning, How light II
makes my heart feel to know we are going
back to dear old England. God is good to
US, and We must be cbedent and thankful. "
Just little before the evening twilight
fell, word came to the woman thst gentle
man had called and wished to see her.
"Go and see who it is, Charlss," she said
to her son.
| "Oh, mother, it's the gentleman who sen,
you the note" exclaimed Charles, in an un.
der tone, coming back qaickly "And.hc
wants TO see YOU esnHs come GS -
There was hasty glance of the woman's
eyes arouod the room, to see If everything
was in order, then q few slight changes in
attire.
"AsS him up, my son," she said, and
! Charles went down stairs again.
A mans firm tread approached the door.
1t was opened, and the boys mother and
the "ew found friend looked into each 9th.
sr's fqcrs.
"Oh, Edward - tell from her iips, in n
qnlck' surprised voice and she started from
her chair, and sto.d strongly aginted be lore
him. He advanced, not speaking uatil he
had t4ken her hand.
"Fiorshce Hever thought to see 70,
thus" He said it in calm, kind. eyeDI,
modui,t yoire, bot her ears were 69el,
enough chorded to perceive the deep emo,
ton which y beneath. IL sgii it, lookina
down into the dark, soft, tender, brow
eyes. But think there is providence in
our meeting" be ,dded.
They 5 down and talked long topcthe,
-t.lked Of the times gore by aud the
cau cs that separated them, while thei
hearts beat only ter each o,hcr--of tn,
weofy ye1rs th>t had parsed for both Of then
Since thcn-ot the actual present ia thei
lives.
Il hive a motherloss child" he said q
laat--'o tender little thing that love, On,
to-day Gnd her body purple with bruises
from the cruel hand Of a servant! Florence
will you be mother to that child a.? Yor
: have a noble boy, who ID fatherless let nj
be to him father ! Oh, Florence ! Their
has been great void in cur lives. A datI
and impassabIe river has flowed between u
for yeara. But We stand, at last, together
and ii the old love fills your heart as it fill
mine, there are golden days for US in the {,
ture.
: And so it proved. The lady and her SO
did not &c back to England, but passed t
the merchants stately residence, she be
Coming Its mistress, and he finding HON
therc-Und truer father than the one h
had in former years called by the name.
edo good as you have opportunity -
ON'y week before the lads application
the merchant hid this lrjlncli ion been urge
in hi, hearing, by TN eloquent preacher, an
I the words, coming to his thought led hi
u to call back the boy after his cold, omo
& unkind repulse.
Many times he thought of the iocde
afterwards, and of The small event on whit
such life long issue hung, almost tremblir
in view OF what he might have lost, had th
slight opportunity for doing good been ne.
lectcd.
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GTIt takes the Maine girls to "nee'
emergencies." A young girl belonging to
Aroostook county, Maine, who had been
spending some time in Boston, returned to
her home recently. She had written to her
father to meet her at Mattswumkeag. BY
some mistake or delay, he failed to do so,
and the young lady not wishing to await his
coming, "footsd" il twenty seven miles.
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GHTLove ID a compound of honey enc
gall, mixed in various proportions for Gus
toners.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-09

Or No man deserves to be praised for his
goodness, II he has too little strength Of
character to be wicked.
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GrThe book OF malignant writer can.
Inot reflect ito suthor without rejecting On
everybody else. 40 ''''
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"a spring near savannah, whsrs Jasper rescued
tho American prisoners
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FORT SUMTER.

This fort is seven miles from the Charles
ton Battery. 1t is thus described by the
Charleston Mercury: ..
Fort Sumter is built upon an artifcia is.
land at the entrance of our harbor. The
foundation being of stone, it must be of the
strongest nature. That portion of the fort
above the wster line lie Of brick and con
crete OF the most solid character. It's plan
is truncated pentagon, with one side par.
allied TO the adjoining shore, thus presenting
an angle to the channel. Of the truncated
angles, the eastern, western and northern
are simply formed into Pan cOupees, whilst
the other two are formed Of tive small faces,
making en- angle Of abOu. fifteen degree.
with the sides Of the pentagon. At each
intersection Of the small faces is sally. port
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Description OF Fort gauHter.

The stirring news from Charleston that,
on Wednesday night, the United States
troops stationed at Fort MouItrie, after
spiking their guns and setting fire 10 their
gua carriages. quietly evacuated that gnrri-
son and moved into Fort Sumter "a more
formidable position in case of an attack,
vii lend additional interest to the following
description of this fortifcation in the harbor
Of Charleston:
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STREATOR, DAILY e. CO.,
Doslrs in Staple and Fancy nry Goods, CroeEery
Hadware, DC, Shalsrsville. Portage eousty- Ohio
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CURTIS HATCH,
Dealer in Drugs Snd Medicines, together With Flour
salt, etc, No. s Phoenix Block, RSvenna, Ohio.
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CHARLES E. SWIFT, e.,
AealeI In Drugs and Ne6sinss, nortA side ofpublic
SopaYa. Rayeuna. Ohio.
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AT SWIFT'S DRUG STORE,
II SNOW WHITE ZINC,
- PURE WHITE LEAD,
GREEN COLORs, FOR RLINDS,
PAINTS, BRUSHES & PUTTY.
SUPERIOR LlKSEED OIL,
VARNISH & TUkPKNTINE,
,. ,- Very cheap for each,
tune %. 1860. BY CHARLES =. SWIFT.
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e(vs 1od
'sHvr LInad LHvne oML
. Fsayr. .LI1HA LAvao vaoSNo mo
saw LIMA SsvID
tSNVC LEl4A Ind u
tMNOLS D0NQ S0LAIMS L v
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WILLIAM FRAZER,
Dealer In Foreign and Domestic Hardware. Saddlery
eto., Wheeler's Block, directly opposite the Court
House, Main st,, Ravenna, o.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

ALPHONSO HART,
Attorney and Counsellor az Law. Once in Sey.
mouI's Block, over Poe d Brothers. store, Raven
ma, Ohio. January A. Ioeo'
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Il. 81 H. c. RANNEY,
Attorneys an G. CounEslorsRtLaw. OTceon MaiHst.,
opa door Vostof tho bank ,Ravenna, Ohio
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sat NO. -, Melon street,"
"Very WE'LL" Mr.. Frazier noted down
the street and number. Sand now take that
note to your mother" :.
The merchant did not resume his news.
paper after the lad had departed. For q
long time he sat with his hands shading his
face, so that no enc saw its expression. II
spoken to on any matter, he answered brief.
", and with nothing Of bis usual interest In
his business. The change in him was SC
marked, that one Of his partners asked II he
we're not unwell.
III feel,a little dull" was evasivaly sn.
swered. sat {.
! Before bic usual time Mr. FrszisF left ths
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
Douglas, ResoIutIon.

The following is the resolution offered
by Mr.. Douglas last Wednesday, the con
sideration Of which has 80 stirred the New
England mes. of hornets:
ResOlred, That the Secretary Of War be
requested t. inform the Senate what forts,
arsenals, navy yards and other public works
wltlin the limits of the States of South
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama.
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, are now
within the actual possession and oceupa
ton 81 the United States, and by what
number OF men each is garrisoned and
held, and whether reinfOrcements are ne
cessary 20 retain the Eeme, aud If SD wheth
er the government has the power and
means under existing laws to supply such
reinforcemnts within such time as the ext
gencies and necessities Of the case NAV
demand, and whether the defence and
protection Of the United States and their
interests make it necessary and wise to
retain military possession Of such forts.
places and other property, except at Kew
West and Tortugas, and to recapture and
reoccupy such others as the United States
have been deprived of by SEIZURE or sur
render for any other purpose, and with a
''en ~ u o'heT emu Inah me suigugatlun
aud occupation Of those States which have
assumed the right to seccde from the Union.
and within whose limits such forts and
other public property are situated and If
such be the motives for recapturing and
holding the forts and uther pubic property,
what military force, including regulars
aud volunteers, would be necessary To en-
able the United States to reduce the States
Aforesaid and such others as are supposed
to sympathiSe with them to sutiection AID
obedience 90 the laws Of the Union, and TO
protect the federal clpital
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
Election Of Engineers.

The Common Council, at its meeting last
Tuesday, elected E Porter, Chief Engi-
neer, I. P. CaGUin, 1st Assistant, and F.
y. Katfer, 81 Assistant, of the Fire De-
partment for the ensuing year.
These gentlemen are we'll qualified for
the positions to which they have been
chosen, and will make efficient and ener.
getic officers. Mr.. Porter was Foreman of
America, No. /, during the past year, and
Mr.. Kaffer, Foreman Of Union, No. ..
and both are distinguished for their good
Judgment and GOODNESS at fires. TIP. Gag
win was an officer in Home Co., and by his
Efforts at fres heretofore signalized himself
as man fit for the position to which he has
been elected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
Douglas In The SENATE.

Fortunate 1t is for the country that thi,
eminent and patriotic statesman is mem,
Der of the United States Senate at this time
of great peril to our Republic. His influ-
snce, interchangeable efforts, and great tai
ents are constantly exercised to check the
flood that is sweeping us to destruction.
The following notice of his speech last
Friday, we take from Cincinnati Repub
lean paper:
The session Of the Senate to day proved
very interesting. Douglas delivered a
speech some two hours in duration, in
which he supported his resolution very VIC
orpusly, earnestly demanding that the Ad-
ministratioh should make known its policy
at az early day, regarding the collection Of
revenue and the general course to be pur
sued relative to the enforcement of the laws
in the seeding States.
lie took the ground that the revenue
could not be collected in any other manner
than by the process pow in force, by res
ident collector in the city where the Gus
toms are to be raised, and on the share ::
quoting from the act of 1899, THAT it is
unlawful for said collection to be made
except IN port, and that the President
would be liable to impeachment should he
attempt 20 violate the laws by placing two
revenue cutters or vessel Of war outside the
harhor OF a seeding State"
lie showed that the force bill of 1893
only provided for collecting the revenue
within, and not without Charleston Uarbor.
but be did not believe that Lincoln intended:
to collect the revenue or blockade the ports:
for he thought he intended PEACE, and if
he should ask for a law to enable him to
dn that, he Douglas informed him that
Congress would not grant him the power.
lie argued, at great length, that the
country demanded to know whether the
contemplated war or peace
and thought that the adoption Of this reso
luton would draw out that policy.
There could he no denial but that the
Southern Confederacy was de fact0 CIV
eminent, and the question was whether
TINS Government was going to reduce it into
sutjugation.
Ills conclusions were for providirg:-
lrst, such amendments to the Constitution
as Will guarantee the seeded States their
rights, and bring them back under it
Second, for peaceable dissolution of the
mon, and recognizing the independence
d. ana entering into commercial arrange
nentS with, the new Confederacy. Third.
war OF suajugation, to be followed by a
military occupation.
The whole tenor of the speech, as is
manifest, is to hasten Mr.. Lincoln in indi
'ating his policy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamship 5stna.

New York, March, II.
The steamship Btna, with dates from
Liverpool of the 9th and from Queenstown
of the 2Sth ult., has arrived. She brings
no news of the missing steamer Australia
sian.
The slave trade was debated in the
House of Commons. UPON resolutia6s offered
by Mr.. Kane, declaring the efforts to sup,
press 1t hitherto Intellectual. and pointing
to the Introduction Of free labor into the
West Indies as the most efficient.
Messrs. Russell and Palmerston strongly
deprecated the policy of America in pre-
venting search, and pointing to the prosti-
tuition of its flag.
Mr.. Blackstone feared the Southern Con
federation would revive the slave trade,
and hoped the Government would never
recognize 1t without express stipulatiops
against it.
The resolutions were finally Withdrawn.
Lord Siratford de Radcliffe moved for
the correspondence relative to Gaeta. Oh
jected to.
Pending the sittings Of the Peace Con-
ference, Lord John Russell said nothing
yet was determined relative to prolonged
0ccuoation.
The Italian Senate, by n vote of 100 to .
adopted the project of law comforting the
title Of King of Italy Oh Victor Emanuel
and his successors.
The assertion is repeated that Piedmrn-
tese brigade would soon enter Rome, and
that the Romans were secretly preparing
to receive Victor Emanuel.
The Emperor Of Austria had signed the
new constitution. TIE Diet. which is com
posed of an upper and lower House, has tho
right of legislation. Tho Hungarian con-
sttutiOn remains intact.
A serious Instruction broke out in Su
toryia, Turkey.
The India and China mails are received
A private letter reports that the rebels in
China have taken Woosung, and had conn.,
menced a general massacre, when the
French interfered on the score of human.
ity.
Prussia had not yet assented to the
French project in reference to Syria.
Gen. hlapa, in conference with demo
Gratis IN Turin, spoke against any revolu-
tionary attempts in hungary, representing
the country unprepared
An insurgent body, numbering 5 600
supported by Montenegrins, pil!aged and
set fire to the city of Behar, after killing
over fifty Mahomedans, including severa
women.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
Mayors inaugural.
Gentlemen Of the Common Council:

Gentlemen If the Common Council:
Having been chosen TO preside over your
deliberations, and to act as chief executive
officer Of this city during the coming year,
1t devolves upon me, in pursuance Of a
custom that has prevailed since the organ
ization OF our city government, to address
yen on the state of our city affairs, and on
matters pertaining to the interest Of our cit
liens.
For three years past the country has been
passing through time Of serious embar-
rassment and financial depression that has
si7ewed ruin IN its pathway, and seriously
embarrassed many of the great interests of
the country, and brought many Of its no.
blest citizens t. bankruptcy and ruin, the
evils OF which have fallen upon our yonng
and hitherto growing city in common with
other towns and citIes in the country. At
such time Il becomes an imperative duty
To economize IN cur expenses and 90 reader
the taxation as light as possible, consistent
with the public good Accordingly, find
that the expenses of the city government
have been considerable reduced within the
past two years, and that 4 considerable
portion Of the public debt has been paid
off; and | trus; and hope there is room for
stIll further reduction Of the public ex-
penses.
am Informed by the city clerk that the
receipts INTO the treasury during the past
year, previous to the 18Th # Februnry.
amounted to the sum of seven Thousand 1--WE
hundred and thirteen dollars, or therea-
bouts, OF which amount the sum Of two
thousand three hundred and eight, >seyen
dollars Is from LICENSES, and the remainder
from taxes levied and collected during tina,
time. That there are no debts utstanding
against the city, except the oaded debt Of
the city, which is as follows:
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19

interest, and onght 10 exert an ins,.
ayerting it. submit to the cammon 10
Gil whether some remedy cannot he S'1 un,
Tor these evils; and shall rejoice in an ' =
Portunlty 10 co operate with you, and ~,
the School Board in the accomplishing, !,
that object. Of
The assessments Of property within =.
city limits, in consequence IF the fn..1'
tons in prices during the past four o. s--
years, are, in some respects, UNEQUAL
some of the numerous subdivisions ~ ~
and blocks have never been correct. so
scribed on the Assessors books. ara . W
of the valuations are based upon sns,'I uA
tive prices oil, former years, and are b;.t--
than the property would now sell re-.
The people have wisely chosen an asss..--
competent 70 thoroughly revise and n s,s:.i
the descriptions, ard place just ana s.:'
valuation on the property. More time H.
usual ought to be devoted to that worf 80
| would consider it both jdst and ecanost
cal tor the city to pay for the extra t;-.
and services Of the assessor, IL uecessa,, ;.
make complete and careful as.essrS...
with full and accurate DESCRIPTIONS 90 =,
the property subject to taxation. "
Oar city is young, and possesses an :,
dustrious, enterprisIng and liberal orpul,-
tion. In few years, with proper eeobrr,.
We shall be out Of debt, and / hone We a. 7;
forever remain so. What local imnro-.
merts we need. can be made from Tim, |.
time without running in debt, and witbor,
materially increasing the burthens or a.
ton. Our schools are suud, though H.,
may need our care and attention. Ne,,i.
all the various religious denominations b,t.
their churches amorg us. We have 4,
materials for the finest streets in the VOL
at very moderate cost our building ma,
terials are good our stone auarries are q
immense value. and their use Indispens,h
to the neighburing towns and cities. L.
Gated, as we are, On the canal, with raj.
roads extending IN Eve different direction,
our grain and other markets are bstt-
than most towns and cities IN the West,
We are surrounded by a rich and populcn,
agricultural country. Our manufactur;,,
resources are good, and If proper direet;s,
Is given to the industry Of our people. an
the spirit Of moderation. frmness. furbe,,.
ance and patriotism, that has here,ofo,,
characterized the American people ,h,f
be exercised IN ,he settlement Of the pr.,.
ent political disturbances that have thr.,,
ened to disrupt the Government and destrv
the free institutions Of our country. =,
cannot fail % greatly increase in numb.u
wealth, prosperity and happiness.
s. w. BOKFN
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
The Administration RSudi-
slfnh


While our Board of Supervisors, two
thirds of the members of which are Re-
publicans, was in session last week, the
following resolution was offered by Super
wiser Goodell. Democrat. of this city, and
second by Supervisor Henderson, Demo
'crat, of Wilmington:
Resolred, That the withdrawal of the
troops from Fort Sumter by the Admins
traticn meets our hearty and unqualified
approval.
The introduction Of this just and con-
ciliatory resolution caused great commo
ton among the Republicans, and they re-
solved TO defeat it without having it come
to vote, which they did by adjourning
the Boa.d sine die. Thus has Old Abe
been condemned in the house ofhis friends.
Every Democratic member was in favor Of
the passage Of the resolution, and it was
smo:herod by Lincoln's former friends aud
supporters
We did not expect that the Republicans
of Will county would ropudiate LincoIn's
| policy so soon, nevertheless we knew thew
would desert him if he did rot declare war
against the South. They are valiant
/ set OF fellows-und are very anxious to
! play Cd Old John Brown upon the South.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
From, Washington.

Washington, March IA
The decision by the Supreme Court of
the Clark estate case, favornbly to Mrs.
Gaines, gives general satisfaction. The
amount involved in the case is variously
estimated at from two to SIS, COO, 600 Mrs.
Gaines was In Court, and received con.
gratulations of friends. The Louisiana &C,
| OF Secession d es not affect the decision.
Commissioners Forsyth and Crawford
yesterday sent an oficial note, asking
recognition, stating an answer would be
called for to-day. The Secretary of the
commissioners accordingly called at the
state Department for a reply. The re-
Spouse was request for time to consider
their propositions, which was accorded
The opinion prevails that the Administra
ton will refer the whole matter TO the
Senate for advice
The Cabinet held two meetings TO-DAY.
1t Is denied in Administration circles
that airy unusual Naval display is intended
IN Southern waters The vessels at New
York are to be put IN transport service
There are upwards of 1000 troops Whiting
conveyance rorthward in Texas.
Green Clay, son of Brutus j. CLAW. of
ny, is appointed Secretary of the Legation
at Spain.
~, New YORK, March 10
The TTtbune'S Washington d,spatcb saws
ELIJAH uan'iIn, brother Of the Vice Preri-
deut, is appointed Commissioner under the
Reciprocity Treaty with Great Britain.
The Times Washington de>rafch saws
Mr.. CrIttenden has postponed his Eastern
tour III May or June, going home in The
meantime to fight Secession in Kentucky
Messrs. Crawford and Fors, IA saw there
will be no attack upon Fort Pickrns until
they have reported the result Of their
mission to President Davis.
Washington, March Is
The Cabinet ad another meeting This
morning. Gen Scott was present win
them. This fact strengthens she surmise
that they were in CONSULTATION ON military
affairs.
j. ii. Wheeler, ex Minister TO Nicaro-
qua, has been removed from the position
OF Document Clerk in the Interior Denart
ment. Accounts from Charleston saw that
Gov. Pickens aHd General Bsaurcpnrd
have decided on erecting for,ifea,;ans ar
Stano and all the inlets Leading to tbnt
harbor.
Col Forney, in command of the P,nsa-
cola Navy Yard, informed the commander
OF the Brooklyn, ON the S,h, that he could
get no more coal or water at that station.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-19
Funny, Decidedly.

The True Democrat asks us to tell
"when or where Mr.. Lincoln or his party.
either in public or private, ever advocated
any other doctrine" than that the fugitive
slave law was constitu tional, and that it
was the imperative duty Of Congress to pass
such law and ofIho executive department
oil the government to enforce it.
1t is amusing, realy,to see what changes
Old Abe's Inaugural has produc ed with
the Republicans. 1t has caused them to
deny their own record The True Demo-
crdt, Notwithstanding the multiplying laws
of the Republican party and their violent
opposition to the measure in all its forms.
are fresh in the minds ofthe people, wishes
US to tell when or where Mr.. Lincoln or
his party" ever took ground against the
fugitive slave law and its rigid enforcement
Was such audacious presumption ever
heard of before? The Republicans in
favor Of fugitive slave law! What will
not hunger for the loaves and fishes cause
the Republicans to do and say. If Old
Abe would lead the way, they would fol-
low him plump into the Democratic marty