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Beautiful.

Music for the Melancholy. Aye-let
il be brsathed over the desponding heart,
and, even If it be buried in gloom, like
the landscape at midnight, ere long you
shall see cheerfulness climb up the hor-
izon of despair, like the moon beyond the
mountains, hallowing every thing with Il
light, softer from the very darkness it
illumines, and more bland than the
noon,ide Of unclouded joy. Yes-pour
fourth the mystic soul Of song, and the
downcast brow shall lose its cloud ol
care, the eye shall anon beam with its
wonted cheer, and the cheek grow radi-
ant with smiles.
Music for the yMourner. Not the wild
measures that lead the dance. or that
rouse wrath in the tempest of battle. 0
no-soft as angel whisperings, and
plaintive as the meanings Of the anguish>
ed heart, be the tones that would balm
the stricken in heart. Let them murmur
o: blighted hope, and buried love, till the
crushed feelings are identified with the
symphetic strain. But bid not the
thought long wander in the grave. Let
the melody, embodied as it were, into a
thousand lrised hues, gid the portals of
the tomb, and stream like the auroral
glory, toward Heaven.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
COX Drink" !"

A Coon NAME FOR SMALL BEGINNERS
OF GREAT THINGs.-At a late public
meeting the Rev. J. Spalding dweIt a
few moments on the deathless nature
and extent Of moral influence. Away
among the Alleghanies, said he, there is
spring SO small that single or in a hot
summers day could drink It dry. 1t
steals its unobstrusive way among the
hills, till it spreads out in the beautiful
Ohio. Thence 1t stretches away a
thousand miles, leaving on its banks
more than hundred villages and cities,
and many thousand cultivated farms;
and bearing on its bosom more than half
thousand steamboats,. Then joining
the Missippi, stretches away and away
some twelve hundred miles more, till it
falls into the great emblem of eternity.
Itlis one of the tributaries of that Ocean,
which is obedient only 10 God, and shall
roll and roar. till the angel with one foot
on the sea and the other on the land,
shall lift up his hand to Heaven and
swear that time shall be no longer. So
Nth moral influence. It is a rill-a
rivulet-an ocean boundless and faith
omless as eternity Telegraph.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

EP A short time ago an Englishman
was lounging through the faubourg St..
Honore. with the air Of careless inde>
pendence peculiar to his nation, when he
was snddenly overtaken by an individual
who appeared by his countenaHce and
manner to be excessively agitatcd.
"Monsieur, monsieur" cried he, ad-
dressing the Englishman, ''in the name
Of heaven, lend me your cane for an in
stant!"
Sand what do you''wish to do with my
caneW said the son Of Albion, calmly.
''To chastise woman who has shame
fully deceived me-"
Sand who is this woman:''
"She is my wife, monsieur; my wife,
who two months ago left me to follow a
seducer. But she will escape--lend me
your cane quickly, beseech you.
"The cause is just!" said the English
man, with tho same sangfroid, there lie
my cane, monsieur; fog her! maui her,
WE'LL" " '~e
The enraged husband took the instru
ment Of correction, and ran back as
fast as he could; the Englishman fol-
lowed slowly, and in eifec. he saw him
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Love for the Dead.

The love that survives the tomb, is
one Of the noblest attributes Of the soul.
III has its woes, it has also its delights;
and when the overwhelming burst Of
grief is Gained into tho gentle tear Of
recollection, then the sudden anguish
and convulsed agony over the present
,u;ns Of all that we most loved. are soft
ened into pensive meditations on all that
was dear in the day of Its loveliness
Who would root such sorrow from the
heart, though it may sometimes throw a
passing cloud over the bright hour of
gayety, or spread deeper sadness over
the hour of gloom? who would exchange
it even for the song Of pleasure or the
burst Of revelry? No, there is a voice
from the tomb sweeter than song; there
is a remembrance Of the dead to which
we turn even from the charm of the lv-
ing. ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
A Fragment.

To enter this world without welcome
Ito leave it without an adieu--eo suffer
and be unequal to your sufferlngs-!o,
stand sad and silent monumens aEh'o
the Joys of others, which you cannot un-
derstand nor conceive OTTO carry with
in vour bosom the buried seeds of happt-
ness, which are to grow, OF inteliigence
which is never to terminate-to hnd
even your presence affective, and know
not whether you excite compassion or
horror-a whole existence without one
cheering sound-without one welcome
accent without one exhilarating thought
without one recollection Of the pas,
one hope Of the future-Oh'
what a cloud Of wretchedness covers
surrounds ond overwhelms such a de-
plorable victim Of sorrow.
Now, to throw over such benightet
being the sweet rays Of intelligence
open the intellect, and let it gush fortl
to streams Of light and joy-to rouse tn
affections, that they may know and low
God, the giver Of all things, and merci
ful in all his chastisementa-to enlighte
1.-The soul that it may see its origin an
destiny-to cause the lips to smile
Though they cannot speak; the eye
elisten with other emotions than those
sorrow; and the mind to understand
lalthough it cannot hear-Oh! what
beautiful suppliment to tho benevolenc
Of Heaven. ..a . .,a
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chronological Development.

(, Amitiveness. "A young miss's at
tachment to her looking glass.
Philoprogenitiveness. Our neat little
daughters playing with their doll babies.
Adhesiv eness. - Getting measured for
a PAIR of boots, and sitting on piece oi
cobbIer's wax. - -.
Inhabativeness "A german contem
plating skippery cheese.
Concsntrativeness. Looking through
the big end Of a spy glass.
Combativeness. nightly demon.
strations of the dogs Of our village.
Destructiyeness.- AN old maid teer-
ing up doll babies
Alilnentiveness. ess.--Sucking 'lasses
through straw, or scrap'ng sugar
hogshead. -. ,...
Acquisitiveness. The early propen-
sity Of boys to rob orchards and water
melon patches.
secretiveness. Playing "Hunt the
Slipper" with the gals. -',
Cautiousness. ss.-Mamma telling Jack
not to go near the water till he learns to
swim. -t' ',.,.-.'
Appropriateness. "a lady's last look
at her mirror as she leaves home for. a
party. ,.... .. .,'..., ......
: Self Esteem. A rooster tapping his
wings and growing on barn-yard fence.
Firmneas. "A brat squalling half the
night; and not staying .put to sleep"
.Conscienliousness. Reading your
neighbor's paper, and not subscribing tor
one yourself.
schoolboys looking ahead for
the long vacation.
Marvelouaness The youthful cred
ence Of slack the Giant Killer" or
'.Sindbad the Sailor"
veneration. Sleeping in Church, and
snoring during a sermon.
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seize woman by the shoulders, and ap-
parently, give her several blows, but in
the struggle the cane fell from the mans
hands, and while he stopped. to pick Il
up, the woman fed. The man followed
in hot pursuit, and they both disappear
ed down a side street. t#st4 .a
The Englishman followed. a little fas'
ter at this time for he wished to recoy-
er his cane, which was of costly work,
and surmounted by large head Of solid
gold, curiossly carved, and, for which
he had a short time before paid 800
fracs. He looked in vain. however, for
the injured husband and his erring
spouse. After having waited about a
quarter of an hour, he gave up the mat
ter, exclaiming with his usual colness;
"The scoundrel has duped me, but he
did his work well, and forgive hin" "
He did not neglect. however, to lodge
information at the police Office, with 9
full description of the cane; but we feai
that he will never again have the pleas
ure of lending it for the purpose o
bringing back to the path Of duty, any Q
the faithless daughters Of Eve Cour's
ds Etais Unis. ..a+t., ,..,n cr.., .as,.,,
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From the Dublin Nation.
BIDE YOUR TIME.

Bide your time!-the morn is breading,
Bright with freedoms blessed ray
Millions from their trance awsking,
Soon shall stand insstern array,
Man shall fetter man no longer,
Liberty shall march sublime:
Every moment makes you stronger
Firm, unshriaking, bide your time.
Bide your time-one false step taken
Perils oil you yet have done,
Undismayed-erect-unshaken
Watch and wait, and all is won.
IT'S not by one rash endeavor
Men or States to greatness climb
Would you win your rights forever
Calm and thoughtful, bide your time!
Bide your time-youT worst transgression
Were to strike, and strike in vain;
He whose arm would smite oppression
Must not need to smite again!
Danger makes the brave man steady
Rashness is the towards crime
Be for Freedoms battle ready,
When Il comes-but, bide your time!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
Democracy.

The SYSTEM OF DEMOCRATIC Gov.
EMINENT is most beautiful in it's struc-
tare and benevolent in its opsraiions.
II is a transcript Of the governments Of
God. 1t 10 supported by the profound
es. researches Of philosophy, by the
subiimest teachings ofreligion, the pur-
est piety, the deepest virtue, the frmest
faith, the brightest hope, the most ex--
tensive charity. 1t gives TO eaef the
right Of all. Each man Is estimated a
unit, the sum Of which make up the
whole. What is the right Of one. is the
right Of all. 1t confers no title; It be,
slows mo immunlties. Il makes each
accountable for the whole, and pledges
the protection Of the whole for the good
Of each. The man that is born in in
significance, and bred in a corner. may
by continuance in well dong, rise Z
the centre Of glory and honor. Merit il
| The only avenue to success; and the som
and daughters of the rich, by the neg
lect Of virtue. by indulgence in vice
will Sink into merited insignificance. TIT
man in office may be removed without
revolution, while vacant seats are opel
Ito the emulation Of all. I can conceiy'
of no form of government SO perfect
T compatible with the sublime priaciple
lof Christianity or SO directly calculate
Ito promote the happiness Of all mankind
as a democracy. 1t needs only to b
understood in theory, and adopted j
practice, by people qualified to test il
qualities, to secure the admiration an
|, support of every phi|antbropist, through
ont the world Req. w. S. Balch.
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Valuable Secret:

Sarah, l wish you would lend me your
thimbIe / can never find mine when |
want it, s>.. - ,s4..
'Why can you not find it Mary?'
'Ifyou do not choose to lend me yours
l can borrow ofany body else.'
i am willing to lend it to you Mary.
Here it is.' ...s--s.
Il knew you would let me have it,
"Why do you always come to me to
borrow, when you have lost any thing,
Mary? ,.
'Because you never lose your things,
and always know where to find them!'
'How do you suppose always know
where 10 find my things"
4 am sure cannot tell. lfi knew,
| might perhaps, sometimes contrive to
find my own 1'7.
This is the secret. I have "a place
for every thing, and after ! have done
using any thing. it is my rule to put II
away in its proper place. ..~.......
Yes just as though yourlif depended
on it,
my life does not depend on it, Mary.
but my convenience does, very much.
SWELL, 1 can never find time to pu
my things away
slow much more time will it take te
put a thing away. in its proper place
than it will 10 hunt after it, when it il
lostl'
well, I'll never borrow Of you again
you may depend upon it,
'Why! you are not affronted, ] hope?
sob. no, dear Sarah! am ASHAMED
and | am determined, now, to do as you
do-to have a place for every thing and
every thing in its place.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
Shaker 1--we.

''Martha, does thee love me?" asked
q Shaker youth Of one at whose shrine
his hearts's holiest affections had been
offered up. ....l e- VII
"Why, Seth," answered she, tive are
commanded to love one another, are we
not?" ....
'Ah! Martha; does thee regard me
with the feeling which the world calls
love?'
IL hardly know what to tell thee,
Seth. have greatly feared that my
heart..was an erriug one-I have tried to
bestow my love on all; but I may have
sometimes thought, perhaps that thee
was getting rather more than thy share
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

At late Bible class examination. the
master having asked, "what is said of
John, the Baptist" received the follow>
ing answer:
"And this ere John came up out ofthe
wilderness, and he was clothed in cam.
momlles hair, and he was girt about the
neck with leather bride, and his meat
was Locos and wild onions." A.st
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
India Rubber Pants.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says, there
is something peculiarly pleasant and
agreeable in the sensation one feels on
pntting on pair Of India Rubber Pants.
They yield SO readily to every motion ol
the body and legs, and then they are SO
cool that you feel almost as e your ex-
tremities were denuded. Those who
have seen them must have remarked the
tenacity with which they try to shrink
into the smallest possible compass, look
ing for all the world only large enough
for a boy three years old, but when
tried they easily accommodate them
selves to common sized men. Going uI
Main street few days ago, we observ.
ed man just ahead with pair of the
articles on. By some accident ono ol
the straps broke. and one leg ofhis pants
commenced crawling up until it ascend
ed above the knee, in spite Of all bis
efforts to keep it down. His situation
was decidedly unpleasant, besides being
picturesque, as he did not happen tc
have any drawers, and the mirth Of the
bystanders at this mishap exhibited itsel
in the loudest shouts Of laughter. He
took the first shoot in the shape Of ar
alley close by. and that was the las. seer
Of him. We have ever since entertain
ed the impression that India Rubber
Pants were dangerous and rather NOR
tifying things in the street, or in bal
room, particularly ifthe straps give way
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

APT REpLY.-An honest son Of Erin.
green his peregrlnations, put his head
into a lawyers office, and asked the in
mate, sand what do you sell here?"
"Blockheads," replied the limb Of the
law. s.Ochl then to be sure," said Pat,
sit must be good trade, for | see there's
but one left" s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

TXECUTOR'S MOTTO E.-NOtlce is
Il hereby given that the subscriber has
been appointed and qualified Executor on the
estate of Amelia Hull. late of Shalersville,
Portage County, Ohio, decd.
Dated at Shalersville, June 2lst, 1915.
SILAS H. ELDRlDGE, Executor.
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p AIN TT Nc.

IT
p Al N NrG.T
HSHE subscriber takes this method tc in.
Il form the public that he has rented tha
Paint-shop Of N. d. CLARK g. Co. and is
prepared 10 do all kinds of e.ss % m .,-
Carriage and Buggy Painting
on as short notice and as cheap as can be,
done in the County. And hehopes, BY being
prompt and attentive to his buaihess,to merit
liberal share Of patronage. ;q.~sgg. ss..ito4,
Those having Buggies in country shops,
will find it to their interest to bring them 70
him at Clark's shop. Particular attention win
be paid to re-painting old Buggies and yNae,
gons. Refer to- M D. CLARK &sCoss $50
-.ael II. +. SEYMOUR
Rayenna, June s., 1845. - \, ~ !, !,
Having rented our Paint shop to Mi. II.
T. Seymour, and reposing full confidence in
him, he having done our painting the past
year and intending to furnish him with the
same the present year, we cheerfuIly, recon.
mend him to oil who may require his services
IN Crrrfage Painting, or any other work in
his line ofbusiness. .'ei3TEi ID 81
N. D. CLARK o. Co..
Ravonna, June 5, l845.
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scJs It is said Prince Albert will die
very wealthy. as he lays By Sovereign
every night. t.--Enqasrer.
And is annually manufacturing smaller
COIN. Our devil is responsible for that.
--Hf;yror ,fsep1s5 .g .s.aa-+s.a .7e.5g ,et.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

A very nice woman, living at Hard
scrabble in Pennsylvania, refustd to
subscribe for a paper, SAYING no
indeed! we are wicked enough now!'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

"Mr. G. if you'll get my pants done
by Saturday night, | shall be forever in.
debted to you"
III that's your game, they will not
be done, sure," said the tailor.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

Noggs thinks that Yankee team drivers
are great professors Of gee-haU-logy.
We think So too.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24
NOTICE.

A T my instance an attachment was this
n day issued by William N. Merwin, 4
Justice of the Peace Of Palmyra township
Portage Co. against the property and effects
IF William Garrison an absent debtor.
%' LORIN BIGELOW.
July 9Th, 1845. 4w7*
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Why is north wind like soldier
II poes where it Hsteih.
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NOTICE

rs hereby given that the subscriber has been
Il appointed and qualified administrator on
the estate of Evan Beavan late of Paris in
Portage County, deceased.
VIM. c, HUDSON, Administrator,
July 18th, IS45. 4w7.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

Always have book within your reach,
which you may catch up at your odd
minutes.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1845-07-24

NOTICES is hereby given that the subscri-
~ bers have been appointedaand qualified
as administrators on the Estate Of John E.
Davis, deceased late of Palmyra, Portage
county, Ohio: -
-- EVAN DAVIS,
WIN. N. MERWIN. administrators.
June 25th, 1845. .e... l-.-.
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f a hfily boarding school for Boyss

Fahfily Boarding School for Boyss
RAy:ENNA, PORTAGE CO.
DOYS from 8 to IA years Of age are re-,
ID ceved into this School, and the numbef
is limited to IS or 20. The pupils are re-
ceiyed into the family Of the, Principal, and
form part of It. A constant watchfhlnesE
will be exercised over their habits and mofHlss,
a kind parental government maintained, and
the intercourse, comforts and segjoyments'of'
home secured to themin ashigh 'degts6ss
possible. a.. ..ss. ;.s,t.
The personal attention, Of The, Principal and
his lady tboth Of whom have had the expe-
rience Of years in the training and Instruction.
Of youth) willbe faithfully and unremittingly
given to secars thu comfort, health and hapS
piness, and the moral and intellectual i'm
provenent of puphs committed TO their care
The dwelling is slscious and commodiousr
situated in retired Part of the yillRge,
where the sports and recreSeions Of the play
grounds can be enjoyed, enksely free from
street and village influences. z1he whole esq
tablishment will be under an efficient but mild
discipline, resembling that Of a. well regala'
ted Christian family. -. III
The system oflnstruction is designed not
merely to advance and perfect the pupils. in
the branches studied, but to develop and In
str1ct the judgment, to enlightena the under
standing, to form the habits, and 10 give y
moral and useful direction to the inclnations.
Tuition will be given in the common and
higher English branches, and also in the
higher Mathematics, and in several Of the
languages, namely: Latin, Greek, French
and Spanish, as Parents and Guardians may
desire. .,
The Summer session will commence on
Wednesday the 25ih Of June next, and em~
brace aperioi of IS weeks--and be follow.
ed by vacation Of 8 weeks, when the Win-
ter session will commence OH the lst Monday
in November and embrace period OF e.
| weeks. w -'
TERms.--$2 per week-including tuition.
board, lodging, washing mending, fuel and
lights. For the winter session an extra
charge of two dollars per scholar for inciden-
tai expenses will be made. Payments 10 be-
made quarterly in advance. ''''e
| 3 LYMAN w. HALL.
Ravenna, May 1896. s sf es-''
-REFRREN CESS .aHsd
Ravenno--J. Sloane, d. Lyman, D.. r.:
Tilden, Rev. E. e. Atwater, Rev. W. G.
Johnson, Joseph Lyman, William Goldman,
G. Prentiss, Isaac Brayton, Doct. J. Swift.
Cleveland-J. w. Allen, s.. J. Andrews,
]. A. Foote, 8. Starkweather, J. A. Briggs.
E. Wade, 7. P. Spencer, L. l.. Rice, Il.
Gushing. -" .'@F ~I ~ag't 33
Warren-Leicester King, John Crowel,
David Tod, John Hutchngs. tgln4n
Canton-H. Griswold, "A. StarkweatheL
! D. Jarvis. g.,tt
Hudson-van R. Humphrey, Faculty us
W. R College. 7s @,sf -
.akron-L. Dewey, H. Garfield, w. 8. G.
Otis, George Krkum, f. Wadsworth, Luclen
Swift, L.V. Bierce. - r.. ...slr..r ~.
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NOTICE.

TIIE person that has my Pixies Arithmetic
i. in his possession, borrowed or otherwise
obtained will please give notice where it may
be found, and no questions will be asked. 1t
may be known by there being writing on the
blank ard printed leaves with a penclLs
.-. va. VIM. e. CRAWFORD.
Ravenna, July l6, 1845. .....,EN.
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VILLAGE SCHOOT,..

THE SUMMER QUARTER will com g
IL mence ON Monday the seth day Of June
aert, aud be open as usual for the reception,
Of scholars, male and femaies from the Village,
and vicinity, on the same terms % formerly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will both continue to devote
themselves to the. work Of instructions ''tli' 4
Rayenna, June lS, 1915. Z" el' ~
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"You're wAc," as the dog said to
bis tail.
The New York herald., 1845-08-23
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
BY LAST EVENINGS HAIL.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.

Views or the Cabinet ON Mexican Affairs.
WASHINGTON, August 2lst, 1876
am enabled, from conversation with member
Of the Cabinet, to state to you the views Of the gov
eminent on our present relations with Mexico.
There ,ciH be no car ,cih Merico. The loan of
$looOO,OOO, asked for by that government Of their
Congress, will be failure. That failure will be
made the ground of not declaring war;
Thus far the Mexican government has exhibited
no preparation or ability to carry on war, but has
only manifested itself desirous 20 declare war.
Without discussing the probability Of such step on
the part of the Mexican government will at once
state the policy and result, as understood by Mr..
Polk. The interest of France and England would
Immediately bring them forward as mediators-
Mexico and this country would be brought into ne
gouation-Mexico will claim all Texas-this coun-
try will deny the clam,b but admit the rights of Mexi-
to territory on this side of the Rio del Nortc, and
negotiate for and purchase this territory in order
that the Rio del Norte shall be the boundary line Of
the two nations and this country will agree to pay
Mexico sum of money for this territory, sufficient
to cover the value of all Texas.
Yours, in haste, Wat TYLER