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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
The PEOPLES losses BY Banks.

If has been estimated that the amount
lost by the people by the failure Of Banks,
throughout the Union, from the year -ls4l
to ls45, was $3s, ,4se, 1893, and that Ohio's
share Of this loss amounted to So, l34, 900.
TWO MILLIONS ONE HUNDRED
AND THlRTY-FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS lost by the people of Ohio
within the short period Of four years through
the instrumentality Of a set of swindline
banks and still 81 more endowed with all
the powers of filching from the industrious
portion of the State like amount, suffer.
ed to exist and nursed into being; and ex-
empted from bearing those burthens which
capital otherwise employed is compelled to
bear! Were the peopleto be thus plum
dered Of their earnings by any other class
ofthieves, would they bear patiently with
it. He that steals ones horse would be
pursued to the uttermost parts of the earth
and made to suffer the penalties of the
criminal law, but the bankers who have
robbed the people of this State Of over
2,000,0 900, are endowed with still farther
privileges, and exemptions.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
ANOTHER FA1LURE.-We learn fror

ANOTHER FAILURE.-We learn from
private letters from Buffalo that Messrs.
Seymour & Co, Bankers, of that city have
failed; and that the loss to the laboring class
is very severe, ond no one dare keep any
bank bills by them. and Mr.. Seymour be-
ing in fact one of the most honest and up
right men in the city-laberers, widows,
and orphans had deposited in large amounts
for safe keeping.
But the first principles Of banking being
founded in fraud, we care not how honest
the Banker may be, all experience shows
us he must sooner or later fail, of course
defrauding the honest and unsuspecting who
have entrusted them with their money, or
taken their bills; while the sharper and
speculator goes free. We therefore still
say to our fellow mechanics and laborers,
get the gold and silver while you can, as
next week we expect to announce break
nearer home.-t leueland Times.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

yields profit or not?-that men Of wealth
may hold in their clutches entirely exempt
from the burden oftax, nsiil;ons upon mill-
ions of dollars?--can we say, when every
act Of legislation tends to surround a few
wealtay men in the State with privileges
and immunities which are denied to the
many, that the God-granted rights of the
people are respected? Every year evi-
dences to the world that the federal .whig
party is making further encroachments
upon the rights of the people, and let them
but tamely submit to these invasions for a
few more years, and though they may
proudly arrogate to themselves the high ap-
pellation of freemen, they will be but the
''hewers Of wood and drawers of water' Of
these wealthy cormarants, who will ap-
propriate the -avails of their labor to swell
their profits.
The people have the evidence in the leg
islation of last winter that the whig care
is not for their interest; and will they still
continue to entrust them with power? -
That's the question. The people will give
their response on the second Tuesday of
October.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
roR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
Don't be without a paper.

Every one viii be anxious to know what
is going on in the political world for the
approaching few months, and every one to
do it should take a paper. The approach
ing contest is one Of vast consequence to
the people Of this State and every one feels
deep interest in its result For the pur.
pose of placing our paper within the reach
OF every one we shall afford it from the Sec
ond number in August until after the cleo
ton at the very low rate Of TWENTY
FIVE CENTS a COPY, payment inva
riablein advance.
Besides the political matter which We
shah publish we shall endeavor to give the
latest war news; and we promise to spare
no exertions which may be warranted te
make our paper worthy Of liberal pat
ronage.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

Paixhan shells, which exploded over the
fort silenced it, the boats still maintaining
the action-they fred / suppose about l5
shots, all of which proved harmless. Three
passed over our hammock nettings, falling
half cables lengthbeyond us; two others
fell within few yards Of the side present
ed to the enemy--one fell near cutter
moored astern, and baptized her crew with
its spray; the rest all fell short or wide oi
their mark.
In return for these civilities we presented
them with l9 Paixhan shells and ii solid
shot. The bar intervening between us and
the fort and the gun boats, rendering it Inn
possible for us to choose our distance; we
were therefore reluctantly compelled to
engage them at long shot Discovering
that we did not do the execution which we
desired, the captain thought this child's
play, caused useless waste of powder and
ball, and therefore gave orders at 8, A. NJ
to cease fring,when we weighed the stream
and kedge und stood out to our old anchor
age. L
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
Arrival of the Britannia.
FOURTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EURO

FOURTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Steamship Britannia arrived at Bos.
ton on Saturday morning, July 9TH, with
Liverpool dated ofthe 10th ult.
The official dispatches of Gen. Taylor,
describing the brilliant battles Of Palo Alto
and Resaca de. la Palma, have reached
England, and produced the desired effect.
The dispatches of "Rough and Ready
were praised as much in England as they
were abused in Canada.
The Pope of Rome is dead. TheQueer
Of England had fully recovered her health
The Royal infants were well.
The Mexican Funds were ofcourse af
fected by war news from the Rio Grande
Rumors prevailed that negotiations have
again been opened between England ant
Brazil for the admission Of the Sugar o
the latter country. The British Govern
ment have sent Mr.. Poor to the river l.,
Plate to effect settlement of the differ
ences between Rosas and Montevideo.
The rumor is current that the Peel Cab
met will retire an the passing of the Corr
bill-and leaving the Sugar duties to be ar
ranged by his successors.
LIVERPOOL CORN TRADE.
Since our last publication, there has beer
supply of free Wheat brought to market
and during the early part Of the month
prices declined 4d. per 10 lbs. on wheat
Is. per Dbl. on Flour. Indian corn is low
and heavy, having receded from ls to 2
per quarter at our last market.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

HORRIBLE MURDER.-We Q have incarcera-
ted in our Jail James Fields, a young man,
resident of this county, whose hands are
yet wet with his mothers blood. This fiend
in human shape had taken his mother to
support-to live with him-he to provide she
to do the house-work. Thus they lived
until the old lady's health became SO impair
ed that she was scarcely able to leave her
bed, when one day, (Sunday, June 7th. he
came in and ordered her out of bed to get
him some dinner, "and be damnquick about
it, for he was a-going to shoot her." The
old lady obeyed the injunction, and whilst
she was bending over at the fire preparing
his meal, he took the barrel of pistol
loaded with powder and ball, and with a
coal Of fire he set it of--the ball took effect
in the upper part of the thigh, and ranged
through into the abdomen. She fell bleed
ing on the floor, where she lay while this
demon and murderer endeavored to stop the
blood by filling the wound with tow and
salt, and washing her with cold water and
spirits. He then let her lay till the next
day noon, hid in his bed behind blanket,
which hung between her and himself that
his eyes need not meet the dying and sup,
plicating looks of the mother. On Monday
she became so much worse, he called in the
neighbors. AS they came he fed (; but
Justice pursued and overlook him, and he is
now in custody awaiting his trial at our next
District Court.-Learen,oorth (Ia. Ban
ner. 97 @ trss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
Frem the Ohio Press. j.

The ENGLISH Press ON THE VALUE OF
REPUBLICAN, INSTITUTIONS Tho London
Weekly Dispatch Of the 3lst ult., after
comparing our reasons for going to wal
with Mexico to those assigned by the vol
for going to war with the lamb, goes tc
remark as follows:
"We may differ ns to the cause oft
war but that $4,000 citizens should be
ready at once to advance to the frontier a,
the peril Of life and to the abandonment ol
all other occupations, in cause which
they at all events hold to be just, is prool
of the tremendous strength and value oI
popular institutions, and obvious example
for the right means Of preserving national
security. The number of volunteers was
expected far to exceed the limit voted -
Mexico will ultimately be no match for it
foe, either by sea or land, and it is therefore
consolatory that President Polk should de-
clare that he will always be ready to offel
or accept terms of peace.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

GFThe editor of the Star, as well as the
tory wings generally are gloating them
selves over the defeat Of the American
claim to the whole Of Oregon by Union
ofthe tory wings Of the north with the
Sloveocrats Of the South. The one voted
against their country because they would
willingly surrender any portion of our
country to the rapacious demands Of our
inveterate enemy for disc of ''Scott SOUP"
the other out of cringing cowardly fear
that their peculiar Institutions might suf-
fer violence if they were manfully and
fearlessly to maintain our rights. lfthese
tory wings can, let them glory in their
shame. But let them not again lisp that of
repeated denunciation-"N orthern Dough.
face" ....
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

ALL rNTHE FAmILY.-The 4th was un-
dertaken to be celebrated by the Female
Anti-Slavery Societies of the counties Of
Lake and Ashtabula, at Madison, Ashtabula
county. Among the many orators present
on the occasion were the notorious person
ages who have kindled such a patriotic
fame of pure philanthropy in the breasts Of
so many of the good people of Tinnioum,
Abby Kelly Foster and S. S. Foster. AT
ter speeches from several gentleman S. S.
Foster was invited to the stand and by his
low and vulgar abuse and course denuncia-
tions of the other speakers and the officers
of the day assisted by his amidtle, modest
wife, succeeded in disorganizing and break
ing up the meeting.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
From the Ohio Patriot.
"Give us plenty of banks and we will in
sure YOU good prices"

Such were promises of the Wings, and
below we give the manner Of their fulfil.
ment. In Ohio, there are now THIRTY.
SIX BANKS in active operation this is q
greater number than was ever before in
existence at once.
Ne,o Philadelphia, June ls.--Wheat A.
Cincinnati, June 20.-Flour 2,7Oa2, 80
Mansfield, June l7.-Flour 2,25a2,50
wheat 4Oa50 oats lSa corn %; rye 37a;
Lard S; butter g.. -
Wooster, June l6.--Wheat so; oats l8 :;
corn 25; timothy 80; wool 1Sa22; hams g.
shoulders 4 !; sides 3.
Nswark, June 20.--Flour 2,75; wheat
As; corn 20; oats l6; wool l5a25; cheese
5a6 butter 6.
ChilIicoihs, June 20.--Flour 200; whea
45a5O; corn ls; oats l2al5 fiax-seet
65a7o; lard s; bacon, hog round, 4a4a.
MI. Vernon, June 23.-Flour 2, rs; whea
45a50; corn 20a22; oats 12al6; wool l5a25
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
A correspondent of the N. o. Delta writes

A correspondent of the N. Q. Delta writes
from the camp opposite Matamoras under
date of June l7th, the following aa
81 regret to say that the measles have
bl oxen out in our camp, and DR.. Arson our
Surgeon declares in his report that it has
assumed an epidemic form. AT present we
have had no deaths, but some very critical
cases. The dysentery is likewise very bad
with many. By the same boat probably
which will bring this, several Of our regi-
ments go forward--some perhaps to find an
early grave at home the others as nurses. .
"P. s. | have jest learned that Dr.
Norris Of Captain Fountains company,
Andrew jackson Regiment, died yesterday,
He was formerly editor Of the Woodville
Miss Republican, and more recently b
the Bayou Lodger." @
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

THE HARVEST. Tho farmers in many
sections of the county have cut their wheat.
Throughout the State there is On abund.
ance of wheat as we'll as of most other pro.
ductions, and the crops in most ofthe other
States are represented as being extremely
good. The labor of the husbandman the
present season will be rewarded with a.
bundance. ....
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
GENERAL TAYLOR AND THE PREs,pESc,

GENERAL taylor AND THE PRESIDENCY.
The New York Morning News says:
"The meeting called to nominate Genera,
Taylor for the presidency proved complete
failure, not more than forty or fifty persons
having attended it. The Hon. George Fol.
som, native American democratic republi-
can whig, or something equivalent, was the
presiding genius of the vast assemblage, and
he performed his duties with all the grace
and ease Of an old veteran in such service.
We have sufficiently testified our respect and
esteem for General Taylor in his capacity
of military chiettain, and we would have
it understood that no remark that could
iniure him or wound the feelings Of his real
friends will ever be recorded by our pen. M
When tho news Of the silly movement Of the
night before last shall have reached him, we
are sure that he will express his entire disap.
probation of it. The ssnntives'' have losl
Scott through the unlucky interposition ofa
s'hasty plate Of soup" Judge Nc Lean will
not be their candidate, and now they orc
endeayoring TO run Gen. Taylor. The
trick is polpuble'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

The WEATHER on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday last was as hot as love, which
is affirmed to be the hotties: of all hot pas.
sions. The mercury in the Thermometer
in the mean time was as high as l040, in
the shade, so we are told.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
$l5,IO4 90

In the above bill the increased salaries OF
the Judges is not included, which will swell
the amount considerably. 1t has been es-
timated that the increase Of the Expendi-
lures Of ls46 over those Of the past year,
will not fall much short Of $22, 900 90.
The above exhibits 80 favorable state Of
affairs for Wing administration Let the
Democratic farmers ask their Wing neigh
bors If they do not '.love the Tax Law
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

Owe had quite severe wind storm
on Friday afternoon last, but we have not
learned that any damagewa done to the
crops.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
IMPORTANT FROM TAMPICO.

Battle between U. 8. SIO0p Of War
4 St. Mary's and Mexican Gun
Boats.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

Mr.. BUCHANAN has not resigned the Of
fee Of Secretary ofState as was published
last week.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15
Economy Of the FederaliSts.

Do the people Of Portage County know
how much the last Federal Legislature IN
CREASED THE EXPENSES OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT? If they do not, we can
inform them by publishing few items,
showing how they RAISED the salaries ofthe
principal officers in the State-whch makes
it necessary that the farmers PIGS and
LAMBS, should be taxed, and the merchants
and mechanics stock in trade should be put
upon the duplicate for taxation-with all
the articles in bed-chambers, cellars and
kitchens, of the day-laborer, including the
BOOKS that the head of a family may own
for the education of his children and the
small pittance that the young girl has laid
aside from her weekly earnings, all must
suffer heavily the burthens of taxation ex-
cept banks, these are "sAcRED THINGS" in
the eyes of Federal whiggery and must not
be taxed, only on their profits. But let us
see how much this party increased the sal
aries of State officers:
The Governors salary was INCREASED
by the late federal Legislature, 5000 90
Auditor of States salary, do. 470 90
Treasurer of States salary, 27O 90
Secretary of States do. 400 90
Superintendent Lunatic Asylum, 200 90
Additional pay to assistants, 600 90
Stewards salary, 200 90
Clerks in Auditors office, 500 90
Clerks in Treasurers's do. 500 90
Sec'y of Fund Commissioners 100 90
Resident Engineers of Public works
not to exceed 7, each $134, 93s 90
State Librarian (increase) 100 90
State Attorney (new ofice) 1000 90
Add estimate of the expenses of the
Commissioners to examine the
accounts Of the Board of Public
Works as estimated by the Aud
tor of State, 1900 90
Incidental expenses of Fund Com
missioners, 1926 90
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

The proceedings Of meeting held in
Freedom, are crowded out by other matter.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-07-15

GAS circumstances, beyond our control,
prevented US from reaching the three gun
boats (spoken ofin my letter Of the 18th
inst. } moored in Tampico river, and which
we had desired to cut out, our Captain de.
termined to greet the enemy at long shot
from the ship, and accordingly at A.. M.
we ran out kedge on the quarter, and
brought our guns to bear on the gun-boats,
and fort under which they were anchored,
The boats anchored in a line abreast across
the river, with springs on their cables nm
|ticipating an attack from US. As soon as
we opened our broadside upon them they
returned the FIRE briskly; but two Of oul
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-25

Proposals for three times a week service will be
| considered
| 1870. From Bonneville, Cooper county, by Pilot
Grove, Pleasant Green, Arrotor, and Georgetown,
to Rives Courthouse, 80 miles and back twice
| week.
Leave Bonneville every Tuesday and Friday at
5 a m, arrive at Rives Court-house next day by 6
p m.
| Leave Riycs Courthouse every Tuesday and
Friday at 5 m, arrive at Bonneville next days by
6 pm.
Proposals for three times week service will be
| considered.
47sl. From Versailles, Morgan county, by Flor
ence, 10 Georgetown, &c miles and back, once a
week.
Leave Versailles every Saturday at m, arrive
at Georgetown same day by SPIN.
Leave Georgetown every Friday at 5 M arrive
at Versailles same day by 6 m.
4792. From Tuscumbia, Miller county, by Gruvl,
Erie, Oregon, and Bensborough to Oakland, b5
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Tuscumbia every Wednesday ut m, ar
rive at Oakland next day by p m.
Leave Oakland every Friday nj & a m, arrive at
Tuscumbia next day by pm.
4Ts3. From Tuscumbia, Miller county, by lbe-
ria, to Waynesvla, 80 miles and back, once week.
Leave Tuscumbia every Friday at b m, arrive
at Waynesville same day by Z p m.
Leave Waynesville every Saturday at E a m, ar
rive at Tuscumhia same day by 7 pm.
4Ts4 From Tuscumbia, Miller county, by the
mouth of Manga nver Bolivar, IS miles and back,
once in two weeks.
Leave Tuscumbia every other Monday at m,
arrive at Bolivar next day by 9 P M
Leave Bolivar every other Wednesday at 6 m,
arrive at Tusoumbia next day by 8 p m.
47S5. From Tuscumbs, in Miller, to Springfield,
in Green county, 100 miles and back once week,
Leave Tuscumbia every Monday at a m, arrive
at Springfield next Wednesday by. 6 m.
Leave Springfield every Thursday at m, ar
rive at Tuscumbia next Saturday by m.
considered.
47s6 From Maramee Courthouse, Crawford
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-25

Sparta Courthouse, st. Joseph, and jamestown, TO
Savannah Court-house, "a miIes and back, three
times week.
Leave Liberty every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 3 m, arrive at Savannah same days by
9pm.
Leave Savannah every Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at M arrive at Liberty same days by
9pm.
Proposals for twice week service are invited.
4755. From Weston, Clay county, by Bee Creek
Mills, to New Market, Is miles and back, once a
week.
Leave Weston every Monday at a M arrive at
New Market same day by II am.
Leave New Market every Monday at ! p m, ar
rive at Weston same day by p m.
4756 From Independence, Jackson county, to
West Port, IL miles and back, twice week.
Leave Independence every Wednesday and Sat
urday at G m, arrive at West Port same day by
10 n m.
Leave West Port every Wednesday and Sutur-
day at p IT, arrive at Independence same day by
pm.
4757. From Independence, Jackson county, to
Harrsonvle, 40 miles and back, once q week.
Leave Independence every Monday at a m, ar
rive at Harrisonvillc same day by 6 pm
Leave Harrisonville every Tuesday at IAN, ar
rive at Independence same day by 6 p m.
1853 From independence, Jackson county, by
Oak Grove, Harrisburg and Black water, to War
rensbuTg, SO miles and back, once a week.
Leave independence every Thursday at m,
arrive at Warrensburg next day by IL am.
Leave Wnrensburg every Friday at IL m, arrive
at Independence next day by p m. . .. -.
475g. From West Port to Fort Leavenworth, IS
miles and back, once week
Leave West Port every Thursday at a m, arrive
at Fort Leayenworh same day by m.
Leave Fort Leavenworth every Friday at m
arrive at West Port same day by 0 p m.
AGO. From Neoshoe Court house, Newton coun-
ty, by divers Prairie, to Washbun's Prairie, 4S
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Neoshoe Couri-house every Thursday at
6 m, arrive at Washburn's Prairie next day by
~ m, ... ..
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NEW FANCY GOODS IMPORTING
WAREHOUSE.

w MEsSER s. co. 81 Kiby St. Importers OF
Cutlery Combs, Teeth Brushes, PeIlumery, Accorde-
ons Gun Caps, aHd every description OF English,
French and German Fancy Goods Every article being
imported by them direct from the Manufacturers, will
be sold as cheap as in New York. Also, Agents for
Farinas and other Coogne Water.
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ISAIAH CAVERLY.

Importer and Dealer in English, French and &c
man Toys, Fancy Goods, Guns, Pistols, Gallery, 81
all of which will he sold at very tow prices, at No.
Union 81. up stairs, (5h door from Elm So
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BREWERS, STEVENS g. CUSHING.
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.

Manufacturers of Lozenges, Ink Cdchous, Chemi-
Gals &C., SC.
Also dealers in Srao Bieaehers' Articles aud Hat
fers' Alcohol
Nos. 90 and 92 Washington St. BOSTON. Gws
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CROCKERY, CHINA AND GLASS WARE,
Paper Hangngs, &c, by MICHAEL MELLEN s
CO. 10 and IS .Nerehdnfs' Roc
County Traders are specially invited TO cali
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ROBERT $. DAVIS, no wa.hiag,on S

Publisher, General Bookseller and Stationer.
Publisher Of Greenleal'S series Of AfIhneics, PaT
er's Composition and other valuable Schuol Bouks.-
Country Merchants Teachers aud Others supplied Io'
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EXTENSlyE HOUSE FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT.

w. r. & A. II. SUnEER, Importers Of aud Dealers
IN CrockeIy, China and Glass Ware and Furnishing
Goods, Wholesale and retail. 1877 Washington cor,
Of School ST.
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MITCHELL'S MAPS AND UNIVERSAL
.lTL.AS. Tysoa's Atlas and Chart OF Ancient and
Modern History for Schools and Families. For sale
and agts. supplied at So Cnrnhl, by ii. LEACH, agt
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WINSLOW, ADAMS x co.

BOYS CLOTHING and SHIRT ESTABLISH
.MENT.--60 Court, opposite Bratle Street.
great variety, wholesale and retail, at the lowest
rates By OLIVER HUDSON.
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The inst beams OF the morning sdn were reflect
ed in the eastern windows Of one of the principal
churches in Philadelphia. and partially illuminated
the altar around which stood several persnns, even
at that unusual hour. A clergyman in his long
black robes stood at the altar. with an open book
before him, His hands were clasped and his eyes
raised to Heaven-his lips moved but no sound
issued from them. as he invoked blessing on the
two he was about to unite through veal OF wo--