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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-11-05

period oftithe the deficient political ed.
ueation Of the Mexicans will disqualify
them from becoming parties to our con.
federation and their representative
system is 80 perfect that they would
REQUIRE d much stronger government
than ours, Nor would we be willing
to respect the. public opinion Of a mixed
population of which "Mestizoes, Ga
chnpihs and Gombucinos" formed a
large proportion, The tendency to
Capitalization from the necessity of
governing al people incapable of self
government; and their ignorance and
,nn6tness for sound political institutions
the barrier which The writer opposes
70 their connection. That this is at
presehtstrue is unquestionable, but long
Before events will be ripe for further
extension Of our territory changes of a
radical character must take place in
these provinces. We do not anticipate
applications from any portion of this
scoutinent to partake in the blessings
OF our. confederacy till American emil
grafton shall have given American
feelings, sympathies and institutions to
the applicants. Such was the case III
Texas and such must be the case else.
where. Nor do we think Western
feeling unhealthy" upon this subject.
The whole northern continent must ul>
timately be our boundary. Texas is
but beginning; Oregon, Canada and
California must follow in due time, and
no earthly power can prevent it, But
these are distant measures, and their
present discussion but evinces how
great change recent events have Gre
.ated in the public mind. .....
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HEAR WE.

II NOW every person by these presents,
IN that we have received large and fash
ionable assortment Of svt
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
And as hay, oats, and corn are scarce, and
high in consequence Of the drouth, we will
sell them as cheap as any one in this market:
we will not say cheaper as some do-but will
say, however, that, if others get SO as to give
their goods away, we will give a little some~
thing to take them. Now is the time for the
Farmers of Portage county to save their pen-
MES. H. DAY eco,
Oct. 21. 1915,
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". ID. CLARE TX SEQ.
III EEP constantly on hand and are pre-
N pared to sell carriages of all kinds
cheaper than any other establishment this
side of Masons and Dixon's, line. They are
also prepared to do all kinds Of custom work
with despatch.
For One Dollar i'm Cash
you can have your horse shod up new, and
that too, with the best of Old Junietta iron,
with steel corks.
They will sell springs made of the best of
Eastern Steel for l5A cents per pound (cash
and warranted. All other work as low in
proportion for ready cash. Malable wrerch>
es, nut washers, sc. kept constantly ON hand
All work warranted. ...
N. B. They will make difference betweer
cash up and cash down.
Raveuna, Oct. 90, 1845. 2lu
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11)ie6.

In Ravenna, on Thursd ay the 9Oth ult. Mr.;
1oHN G.:McBRIDE. and. Oldest son of Richard
and Samantha Mcbride. aged 10 years.
In this town on the 18th inst. JOSEPHINE
AUGUSTINE, youngest daughter of Samuel r:
and Esther Ann Thompson, aged year and
months. "
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Atnrrieo.

October the 30th, IN Buggy Wagon in front
Of F. A. Mller's Hotel in Mantua by Jaaon San,
tosd, Esq. JOSEPH W. LADU, to LAURA IL
ORyIS,' both Of Shalersville.
In Brimfield, on the god ult. by Arba Twitchell,
Esq. SYLVESTER WOLCOTT TO SARAH b.
HALL, both of Brimfeld.
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! ~ szs SHIO N A B L IL
II AI,LO RI N G .

JOHN NJ CABOTHllE&Ss
HESPECIFULLY informs the citizens of
IG Rayenna and the surrounding country
that he carries on the business of TAILOR
ING in all it's branches, two doors south Of
The Court House. He regularly receives
plates Of the LATEST FASHIONS from
New. York ,.and is prepared to fulfil all orders
in his line of business in tasteful and work.
manhke manner. 5.s9 Et
CUTTING done to order on the shortest
notice. Shop in the''same building occupied
BY Alexander Mcbride % shoe shop.
Ravenns, Nov 4, ls4S. loft.
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Nelson, Nov. i, fa45.

'NTOTICE is,herby given that a petition will
IN be presented to the board Of county
commissioners ofPortage county at their sess :.
ioni December next for the alteration Of the
snS bm,. On nP Pn
On, ,l0t y ~ ip Nelson running across lot
No. 5sto tbe North East corner of lot, No. u
Nelson, Now l, ts4s. VIZ"
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MFOTICE is hereby given that petition
In will be presented to the Board Of county
commissioners of Portage county at their
session in December next forthe alteration Of
tie present sta TO road leading from VIM. H.
Burghers on lot No. 90 to VIM. Bonneys on,
lot No. 90. in Nelson to commence somerocs
north of said Burghers in the present road and
to o4efminata inithe present road on the land Of
VIM, Ronney. 4. ..-,r,.. - g
Nelson, Nov. I, f845. = az @r
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LADIES' DRESS GOODS.

LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
DEAL French Cashmere D'Ecosse, Reps
~ do, Brochades, Afghan Satins, Polka
Plaid, French De Lains, any quantity of Silk
warp and colored Alpacas, from 25 cents per
yard upwards; Gala Plaids, Chusans. eompris>
ing all Of the latest styles of Dress Goods to
be found in the market, for sale on the Low
Pressure READY PAY SYSTEM at KENTS'.
Ravenna, Oct. 80, l845
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O. When the phlanthrop.c British
capture SLAYER, they send the captives
TO Brazil, where they are sold 10 pay
expenses, and become slaves forever.
Yet Mr. Bull can't bear the smell Of
slave q grown sugar.
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SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
A LII who wish to save money can most
IA certainly accomplish thot object by call
ing at the store of M. KENT q. CO., where
they will find the best assortment of Goods
in town, and at LOWER RATES than
have ever before been offered in this market.
Those who have doubts on the subject are
invited to call and examine.
Oct. 90, 1845. M. KENT l. co.
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p FASHIONABLE FRENCH ~
BOOT & SHOE MAKING. !, :.
Fl Opposition to Imposition
Hurrdk for the Cheap Boot 8 Shoe Store! =,
Whereas, Malowny & Shannahan have dis. .s''
solved partnership by mutual consent, the
business is 10 be conducted by Mslowny, at
the old stand, s doors south of G. PrentisS
store. lie intends to sell bis boots and shess y
as cheap as any other veader in Ravenna. He :
has already reduced SO cents on his fne boots, :
also on other articles. His prices on coarse
work9are as follows:
Cow hide Boots a3ef 1t e1a,5e ii Z
Do. do. Shoes l,so
Ladies boots and shoes in proportion. La
dies ork warranted to be rell Morocco and
not sheep skin. Mr.. MaIowny requests q
visit from the farmers before going elsewhere.
as the object is to exterminate all prsfemdeS
abolitionists.
Shame on such bullfrogs. 1stf
Ur Wanted an apprentice of some experiences
to the above business. at -stS sse4
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FRESH TEAS. -.....
TUST RECEIVED As Hf Chests Y. II.
- Teas, among which may be found the cell
ebrated FIFTY CENT TEA, which we
believe to be the best article for the price ev-
er offered in this market. M. KENT. g. co.
Ravenna, Oct. 60, 1845.
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DRESTON'S Pure concentrated extract
Il of Lemon for favoring Sauce, Jellies,
custards, Puddings, Pies, &C. Sold by
SWIFT e. HATH.
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I'D L A ~ TX g.

TUSTICES' Summons, Subpoenas, Execu-
y tions, Venires, Warrantee, Quit claim and
Mortgage Deeds, Declarations, Pleas and
Notices, Judgment Bonds, Declarations on
Judgment Bonds with Plea of Cognovit, Mo-
tees to take Dispositions affidavlts and State
Warrants for sale at this office.
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ETAPS Of various s,ylss and qualities q
~ oct. l845, GILLEFTb.
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ID ONNETS.-Velvet and Silk, some very
Id pretty winter Bonnets, also tuscan and
Leghorn, just received and for sale cheap BY
Sept 90, l845. H. L. DAY g. Co.
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for sale at GlLLETT'S.
Y Oct. lS45
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DEAVER CLOTHS.-Blue black Beaver.
ID black Beaver, Gold mixed Beaver, and
Pilot cloths. PRENTISS,
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CASSIMERES,
A N extensive assortment Of Plain and
IA Fancy Cassimes. G.. PRENTISS.
Oct. 81, 1845.
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ID OCKVlLLE ACADEMY.--The classical de
Ia partment Of this institution has been for more
than twelve months under the care of Mr.. OTIs G.
WRIsHT, A. B., as Principal. He has proved him
self to be able successful, and highly acceptable
teacher, and a gentleman Of dignifed department
correct morals, and agreeable manners. Athorough
Of the Latin and Greek classics is taught to-
gether with the West Point course Of mathematics
including the different branches of the sciences
bele-lettess &c. Students are well prepared fol
business or the higher classes of college.
Mn. McCLENAHAN, ESQ.,, well known and fully
competent, a gentleman of high mathematical at.
tainments, has charge of the English department.
The price of tuition is from $40 to $25 per an.
mum.
Boarding can be had in highly respectable families
at about one hundred dollars.
Rockville is remarkably healthy. The trustees
can honestly and confidently invite attention Of
parents and guardians to their institution, as pre-.
sentng advantages rarely found for their sons and
wards in thorough instruction, safety of morals
health, and cheapness of tuition and board.
ta- JOHN MINES, President.
RIcHARD J. BowE, Secretary.
Jan 30
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X ENERAL AGENCY, WASHlNGTON.-T.
NJ L. SMITH, late Register of the Treasury,
and A. THO. SMITH, Attorney and Counsellor at
Law, and late Chief Clerk Of the Navy Depart
ment has associated for the transaction Of general
agency business at the seat Of government of the
United States, under the firm Of T. L. & A. Tho.
SMITH, and viii attend to the prosecution and col
lection of claims in the several executive depart
ments and before Congress; to the receipt Of un-
claimed dividends on the old funded debt and the
new loans; to the refundment Of moneys paid for
duties under protest. to the settlement Of public
counts; to claims under Indian and other treaties;
to business connected with the French, Mexican,
Neapolitan, and Spanish indemnies; to presumption
and other land claims; to the procuring Of patents
for public lands and for scientific and useful inven-
tions to the obtaining of PENSIONS to the purchase
and sale of real estate Stocks &C.. and to whatever
business may require the aid of an agent or attor-
ney.. AZ.
The long experience of the members of this firm
has made them familiar with the forms and modes
Of procedure required to be observed in the ransac
ton Of all kinds Of public business. In addition to
the advantages which they thus enabled to offer
they pledge prompt and faithful attention to all
matters which may be ntrusted to their care.
The charges will be regulated by the nature Of the
business. Letters must be post paid.
This firm has been appointed the agents Of the
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society oi
London whose capital is $4,000 900, to effect life
insurance. 4a
Office on F street, near the Treasury Department
and opposite the clearinghouse Of Messrs. Corco-
ran e. Riggs. April 29-dlw3taw2w
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EDITED BY THOMAS RITCHIE.
THOMAS RICHIE q JOHN P. HESS,
PRoPRIEToRs AND PUBLISHERS.

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year -
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year
al paymsns to be made IN advance. Those whs have
opportunity Of paying oherwise, may remit by mail
risk, posayead The postmasters certificate Of such
remittance shall he sufficient receipt therefor The notes
Of any specie-rayng bank will be received.
No attention wH be order unless the money,
Posfmasis certificate that has been reiifed oeeompa-
mes It.
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THE LADIES Of Washington do know that
i theycan buy their aces, edgings, ribands, netts,
flowers, &c. &C., cheaper at Roby's lace store than
any other store in the District, not excepting
the real genuine tf ig
| have Just received the richest, cheapest, and
most beautiful assortment of laces, edgngs ribands,
nets, flowers, gloves mitts, ruches, French worked
collars, mourning collars, Polka bands, nett caps,
capes, and new style Of dress cap, ever before
offered to the ladies' Of Washington.
! have just opened about 100 different patterns
Of thread edgings, from 6. cents to 37l. Netts of
the latest patterns and styles for capes and caps,
from cents to 100 per yard. Lise laces and edg-
ings Of all prices and descriptions, none of which
will be less than half cent per yard. Bonnet and
cap rbands Of all styles and colors, and from cent
to 81 per yard. A most beautiful assortment of
flowers Of all prices and qualities Only few more
left of those French worked collars, which are very
cheap. Net caps only 5 cents; good solid headed
pins cents per paper; twisted silk mitts only 12I
cents. very beautiful assortment of riband edges
very cheap dress caps, from 25 cents to IL; capes
from rs cents to 81 cambria edges and insertngs
very cheap; and ten thousand other articles, which
am determined to sell cheaper than any other
store in the world.
H. N. ROBY.
Arr;I 2O-6t
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NOTICE.
NOTICE
TO mail contractors applicants for the appointment d
Postmasters, &C., &c.


TO mail contractors, applicants for the appointment o.
Postmasters, &c., &c.
TIME undersigned having been associated with
Il the General Post Office Department for more
than twenty years and being perfectly familiar with
its details Of business now offers his services to such
of his old friends the contractors, as may be disposed
to patronize him, to transact any business which
they may have from time to time with the depart
ment, and such terms as will not fail to be ac-
ceptable TO them. letter to him at any time, post
paid, will be promptly attended to-
To applicants for the appointment OF Posfnasiers,
he will, upon the remission OF fee OF 20,
postage paid see that their petitions or recommended
tons are received and file at the department. or II
not give them due notice thereof, and also give at
ention TO their interests until the decision of the
Postmaster General is made, and then notify them
Of the result be it favorable adverse. Ii must be
certainly no small satisfaction, after the trouble OF
procuring such testimonials to be assured that they
have been duly received and brought to thenotice
of the appointing power. To such as may favor
him in this particular branch Of his agency, he cam
not fail to give entire satisfaction. fE
The undersigned will also attend to any claims or
other business which may be intrusled to his care
and supervision, before any Of the departments Of
the general government.
Address THOMAS B. ADDISON,
Washington City.
AnriI 3-em
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GHEAP CASH SHOE STORES.--J. E. Fow-
~ Ter & CO., llth and F streets, and w. Mann,
Sign of the Large Black Boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
two doors from Al street.
We beg to call the attention Of friends and the
public generally TO Of the handsomest and best
assortments TO be found in the District.
Among which may be found
Ladies' white satin slippers
do colored morocco and kid slippers
do Estes do do do
do fine French morocco slippers
do do kid Paris ties L
do do kid and morocco village ties
do do CATERS and half CATERS
Misses coored morocco village ties
do do do slippers
do French morocco and kid slippers
do CATERS and half CATERS
Childrens boots, slippers, ankle ties, and CATERS
Gentlemens boots Of every quality from ~ so
up to IS per pair
Gentemens bootees at almost any price
Gentlemens CATERS
do slippers
Boys fine dress bootees and coarse wear
In word, we feel confident to say, that we offer
inducements seldom to be met with. Times are
hard. Money scarce just now. Drafts must be
met and paid, and we must sell, and will, low.
Half solng, heeng, patching, anything in the
way Of mending done to save our customers penny
and put one in our own pockets.
J. E. FOWLER e. Co.,
llth and F streets, and
w. MANN, Sign of the
LARGE BLACK BOOT,
two doors from Al street.
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NEW YORK CARPET WAREHOUSE.
REUBEN SMITH, Jr
April 3-6m

254 Broadway, opposite the City Hall, New York,
IMPORTER and dealer in carpetings, floor oil.
i cloths, &c., would respectfully solicit the atten,
ton Of dealers and others visiting the city, to his ex
tensivc assortment Of French Aubusson, Exminster,
Royal Velvet Wilton, Geneva Velvet, Tapestry,
Brussels, Threeply, Ingram and Venetian Carpet
ngs Floor Oil-cloths, &c., to which he is daily add.
ing the newest and most elegant patterns, received
and richest assortment of carpetings and floor oil
cloths in the United States. The strongest induce
ments are offered to purchasers, as, from his great
facilities and long experience in the business, he is
enabled to furnish them with the latest and best
styles of goods at the most moderate prices.
March 3-2m YHe
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TOBACCO FOR THE NAVY.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
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TODD'S FASHIONABLE HAT AND CAP
- ESTABLISHMENT,
Sign of the Golden Hat, nest Of Brown's
Hotel WASHINGTON.

CNOMMENC CEMENT OF THE SPRING AND
" SUMMER BUSINESS.--The proprietor of
the above extensive establishment, in announcing to
his customers the arrival of part Of his new and
splendid stock Of spring and summer fashions, begs
leave to them that every article not of his own
manufacture has been purchased with the greatest
discrimination as regards style and quality, and at
the very lowest rates for cash, and trusts that the
reputation il has SO long enjoyed as the place for the
most tasteful articles in his line viii be fully sus-
tanned. The most assiduous and unremitting per-
sonal attention will be given, il being his wish to
make his the most popular establishment in the
country.
Genilemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light, for summer.
Gentlemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light,
for summer unsurpassed for fneness and evenness
of texture and symmetrical figure.
Gentlemen's moleskin hats, richly lustred and
most elegantly finished. The undersigned believes
that the manufacture Of this most favorie wear is
now perfected. Its peculiar qualities are, first the
richness and pennanence of its color; second it's
great durability, from not being liable to crack or
break; third, being entirely waterproof, and its
shape not altered by the heat of summer; fourth,
the price being only about onehaf of the sum asked
fer a hat Blu ia few years since.
The Partisan steel. framed hat for some peculari-
ties very desirable.
Gentlemen's pure white Oregon beaver hats, very
fine and rich.
Gentlemen's white, pearl, and blue cashmere
hats.
Panama hats, with extra wide brms, "Orleans
pattern" very white and beautifully shaped.
Gentlemen's leghorn, double and single brims.
Ladies' riding hats, new style.
Boys Genoa hats.
Do. Partisan hats.
A few cartons children's Florence caps, believed
to be all of the kind ever imported most tastefully
trimmed.
Infants fine leghorn hats, Of select patterns.
A very large assortment Of boys and children s
leghorn, seanette, and other summer hats, une-
quaed in extent variety, and style.
MILITARY AND NAVAL CHAPEAUx.
The undersigned viii give his attention to the
finishing of these according to regulations. Also,
chapeanx for the diplomatic corps together with
blue cloth caps, embroidered to suit every branch
of service, as @ .a
General staff, medical staff, typographical engi-
neer, ordnance, artillery, infantry, revenue, marine,
and navy.
Leather and other hat boxes, canes, umbrellas,
&C.
Articles ordered sent as directed, and delivered in
this city free of charge. Terms cash.
w. b. TODD.
April 22-d6t3tawtf
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OREGON SEED CORN.--I have to-day re-
" ceived few bushels of this extraordinary
corn, introduced by General VIM. III. Harrison n
1899, and which last year yielded 1911 bushels to
the acre, and shelled "a busbels TO the barrel This
is well worth the agvculturists attention, as It's
yield is at least 90 per cent. over the common ror
full description oft Patent Office report, lS45,
page 434. Those in want should apply early, az the
'Nff'' J.F. CALLAN, eas
March 10 Corner OF b and 9TH streets.