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The said Robert F. NayIor residing without the
State Of Ohio, will take notIce, that on the 23d day
Of October 1915, the compIainants filed their Orig
ina bill in this case, and that the 8d day Of Sep
tember ls46 they filed their bill Of amendment, set
ting forth in substance, that at the fall term Of tho
Supreme court for said county in 1910, the com-
nor for $365 9s, which remains unpaid, and that
the said Naylor & Minor had no effects subject 10
levy at tlaw, but that James Smith & Josiah M Dill
lon in his life time were indebted to the said Mi.
nor by note Of 81 ,0o0 and that the same has been
frauduendy transferred into the possession Of
James w. Warfeld. The prayer Of the bill and
amendment thereto is. that the said debt due the
said Minor may be subjected to the satisfaction Of
the said judgment; the said Robert F. NaylDr will
therefore appear, plead, answer or demur to the
said bill within sixty days from aud after the rising
Of the court at its next term.
q VIM. OKEY, Clerk.
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J. r 81. II. MORRIS

September, 1886.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

A PREcocIous RoGUE.-A stranger re-
Gently stopping in this city relates the fol-
lowing case Of youthful vagrancy. While
vending his way through one of the by
streets, he was accosted by tatterdemal-
lion boy, who piteously begged for a six.
pence to buy loaf of bread for his dying
mother. The strangers heart was NOV.
ed; the urchin grasped the sixpence given,
with look which spake volumes of graft.
tude, darted away around the next corner
TO fulfil his mission of filial love. The
stranger walked around the corner also,
with swelling heart, when he was sur
prised to see in neighboring alley, a half
score of young urchins pitching coppers.
In their midst stood our young vagabond
exhibiting his sixpence and exclaiming in
great glee: "I'll pitch with any of you now,
for I've got the brass!" ''How did you
raise 'em?" inquired one of the group.
"Ohi Icum de bread act on a green 'ma!'
wrs the reply. The stranger walked
Sum-
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

JUDICIAL D1eN1TY.-The following con-
versation is said to have passed between a
venerable old lady and a certain presiding
Judge in . The learned functiona-
ty was supported on his right and lef, by
his worthy associates, when Mrs. P. was
called to give evidence:
"Take ofyour bonnet, madam"
II had rather not, sir.''
"Zounds and birthstone, madam, take of
your bonnet, say" ......
''In public assemblies, sir, women gene
rally cover their heads. Such, | am sure
is the custom elsewhere, and, therefore, I
will not take offmy bonnet"
"Do you hear that. gentlemen? She pre-
tends to know more about these matters
than the Judge himself! Had you better
not, madam, come and take seat on the
bench?"
"No, sir, thank you, for really think
there are old womea enough there already"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

NEGRO WIT.-"How much do you
charge Massa magistrate to marry me and
Miss Dinah 2" "Why Glenn, III marry
you for two dollars" tsTwo dollars! what
you charge to marry white folks, massa 2"
"We generally charge them five dollars,
Glenn .'Well you marry us like white
folks, and I'll give you five dollars too"
'sWhy, Glenn that's curious notion, but as
desire it, / will marry you like the white
folks for five dollars" The ceremony be.
ing over, Glenn and Dinah being one, the
magistrate asked for his fee. ''Oh no,
inassa, you no come up to dc agreement
-you no kiss de BRIDE" s'Get out of my
Office, you black rascal!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

BLACK JoKEs.-"Look heah, Jim, what
YOU peepin" at dare so close, ehl" said
one colored gemman to another ebony who
was squatted on fire plug, watching the
telegraph wires very closely.
"Why rs jist watching to see the news
pass along de wires"
"Well did you see 'em niggar"
"Not yet, but winked jist now, and
'spect de news went pass den."
"Oh! de lord! va, va, yah!"
"Look heah, old fellow, don't laugh al
me you black sarpint, or I'll smash your
nose so fiat dat you hab to put tar on both
sides to get hold OBJ it.''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

A dentist writes the following story to
the Lowell Courier:
ga fellow came to me the other day,
wanting to have some cavities in his teeth
filled up. examined his teeth carefully
and told him that did not see any cavities:
butI must needs look again, for he was
confident that there were several. But !
again told him that | could find none, and
he went away. Aweek or two after met
with him and asked him about those teeth
Oh said he, swhat's-his-name over here
filled them FOR me--he found four holes,
pretty large ones too" ! knew they were
there 'Ah,' said ], f looked very care
fully and did not see any, 'Well,' said he,
ne didn't find 'em till after he had drilled
a SPELL 49,.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

SAILORS WlT.-Some time ago, one Of
our ship-owners, in getting away the vessel,
had considerable trouble with one of his men,
by the name Of Cain, or Kane, who had got
rather top-heavy on his advance wages.
After the vessel had accomplish her voyage,
on settling with the crew, it came to this
mans turn for settlement. "What name ?''
asked the merchant. s'Cain, sir" was the
reply. "What! are you the man who slew
his brother ?" "No, sir" was the ready
and witty reply of Jack, giving his trowsers
hitch, with a knowing wink-G AM THE
MAN WHO WAS sLEwED!"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
Great Commotion in 'Tinnicum.
Ten thousand Volunteers Want.
ed with Pockets full of Cash.
GILLETT e. CO..

a RE now receiving larger stock of New
IN Goods than they have heretofore brought
to this Market. They were selected with
much care and for style and quality are not
to be beat in "Tinnicum." They would say
to one and all upon "the honor of a merchant
1--WE mean our honor and no. our neIghbors)
that our stock throughout will average lower
than any which has been sold al any time
Not even excepting any time during the
reign Of the Persian King.) Eighteen months
experience has convinced ourselves and we
trust it has others that small profits and rea-
dy pay is thetrue policy, for by applying the
common rules Of Arithmetic you will find
that in the short space of year and halt,
not less than FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS has been saved by those who
purchase Goods in this place. An enormous
Tax, which amount, il the people were COM
PEELED to pay in any other way would pro-
duce revolution in Portage County that
would require more volunteers to quell than
to conquer the whole OF Mexico. We take
this opportunity of making "lo,O bo,o" and
thanking the community at large for their
liberal patronage thus far. And if you will
favor us with call we will spare no pains to
plan and let you go away with large a.
mount of Goods for small amount of money.
We shall purchase Wool and most kinds Of
Produce at the highest market pricefor which
we shall pay cash and Goods.
Ravenna, May s6, 1916.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

Dow, Jr.,' says to his hearers, in a SER
mon on courage, You talk about having
the pluck to pitch into a panther2 Why,
you havn't courage tc cast an insinuation
at musquitoe. You are wanting in the
very rudiments of courage. In nine times
out often, you lack the courage to tell the
simple truth; so you sneak round the cor
ners and hide yourself under the fence of
falsehood,'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

BILIOUS CHoL1c.-The following recipe
has never been known to fail in single in
stance:-Take, say fourth of pound
plug of chewing tobacco, tear it we'll to
peices and put into vessel and pour on to
it sufficiency Of boiling water to moisten
and swell the leaves, lay it on cloth and
apply it to the seat of pain.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
N e w FIR M.
CA8xNEY-WAHH

YWvHE subscribers would respectfully inform
IL the public that they have entered into q
CO partnership IN the CABINET BUSE-
NESS, at the old stand Of #. X. Coiiins &.
Co., opposite the Univefsalist church, in Ra.
VIENNA, and are now prepared 10 accommodate
customers with any article in their line on
short notice. and at
Reduced Prices for Ready Pay.
We intend 10 keep good assortment con-
stantly on hand, and when a Job 10 made
TO order, we will pledge ourselves to make it
BY the first promise, (unless sickness preyent)
or forfeit one third the price Of the article.
We will sell a good s.2s.
Cherry BareaM for .... $l0
Break fast table from % to @S. so
Stands, good article, $2,0O
and other work in proportion, and will warrant
our work to be made and finished IN work
manllke manner. -
We intend to keep on hand an assortment
of the Screw Bed (new pattern) acknowled to
be the best in use, by those who have tried
them.
Also, general assortment of Chairs, Set>
tees, &C., cheap. Fancy cane seats at 90 per
sett; common, at $3.50. Call and see them.
N. B. Various sizes of COFFINS on
hand, finished in good style, at yedseed prices.
People from q distance will not be obliged
to come the second time for cof6ns Of eFdina>
ry size. a. .. GRiFfiN:
T. G. PHILLIPS.
Rayenn q, April IS, 1846. 6m46.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

% The Rev. Sydney Smith says, the
object of all government is roast mutton, a
stout constable, an honest justice, a clear
highway, and free school. What trash
to be brawling in the streets--'Erin go
bragh!' A better anthem would be--Erin
20 bread and cheese! Erin 60 cabins that
keep out rain! EEn 80 pantaloons without
hole in them!'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

TAXES TWO TO MAKE SLANDER.--
"My dear friend, that man has been talking
About you so again! He has been telling
some Of the awfulest lies you ever heard.
Why he raileda about you for an hour. a
And you heard it all, did you 2
sYes.y .fH
Well, after this just bear in mind that it
takes two to make a slander-one to tell
and one 10 listen to it,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

VERY ArFEcTINc.-A farmer going to
get grist ground at mill, borrowed bag
Of one of the neighbors. The poor man
was knocked into the watar wheel and the
bag went with him. He was drowned:
and when the melancholy news was bro'l
to his wife, she exclaimed, "My gracious!
what fuss there'll be about that bag"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
FAsHIONABLE
T A LILO RI IN G.!
JOHN N. CAROTHERS,

JOHN N. CAROTHERS.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of
HI Ravenna and the surrounding country
that he carries on the business Of TAILOR,
ING in all it's branches, two doors east Of
the Post Office. 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
manlike manner.
CUTTING done to order on the shortest
notice. Shop in the same building occupied
by William Gardner as shoe shop.
Ravenna, january Z, l848. loft.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
ARRIVED AT LAST.
CYRUS PRENTISS

HAS now received his Hardware,
IL CrOckery, Groceries, Paints 4
Dye.SluiTs which makes his assortment
full and complete, embracing greater variety
than any other stock in this village and will
be sold as he has uniformly sold his Goods
during his entire residence (Twenty four
years) at lower prices for the general Stock
than any other concern in this Village and
will continue to do so so long as he contin-
ues in Business notwithstanding the wind and
Gass that may be eminated from new or old
concerns. He would simply say that he has
been selling Brown Sbeetings at st, and 8
cents. Sole Leather, prime article, at is cts,
and heavy at Is cts. Alpaccas at 2 shillings'
Muslin Delains al 90 cts. and is now selling
Muffs OF Is shillings. But he has not thought
them cheap enough to receive special notice.
The highest market price will be paid for
all kinds Of Produce as usual.
Ravenna, Oct. ~, l845. II
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

@ A glutton Of fellow was dining at
a hotel, and, in the course of the battle Of
knives and forks, accidentally cut his mouth
which was observed by Yankee opposite
who bawled QUIT say, Mister, don't make
that hole in your countenance any larger,
or we shall all starve ~
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
Medical Notice.

Medical Notice.
nR. E. CASPARI takes this method of
II informing his friends and the public in
general that he is soon to leave on a journey
the west, and is happy in recommending to
ne numerous friends of Homeopathy that
DRs. LEE 8. CAME will be his successors In
thom he can place much confidence os hon
trable Practitioners and feels assured that
they will give entire satisfaction to the pub
lie. Es
DIR. c. LEE would announce to the public
generally that he will also attend 10 the va
rious operations of Dental Surgery, during
any leisure Office hours.
Ravenna, May 26, I846. 5etf. ss
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

1t was said of a musical dancing master
that the whole tenor of his life had been
base. -..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
A Dirge for the Beautiful.

BY gLLBN GOODMAN.
Softly, peacefully,
Lay her to rest; ...
Place the turf lightly
On her young breast;
Gently, solemnly,
Bend Ger the bed
Where ye have pillowed
Thus early her head. <
q young willow
..,s,S Close by her grave;
- Lsti,s long branches
: '''Soothingly wave;
Twine q sweet rose-tree
- Over the tomb;
Sprinkle fresh buds there
i Beauty and bloom.
LIE. a bright fountain
Limpid and clear,
Murmur its music,
Smile through tear
Scatter it's diamonds
Where the loved lies
Brilliant and starry,
Like angels eyes.
Then shall the bright birds
On golden wing
Lingering ever,
Murmuring sing:
Then shall the soft breeze
Pensively sigh
Bearing rich fragrance
And melody by.
Lay the sod lightly
Over her breast;
Calm be her slumbers,
Peaceful her rest.
Beautiful, lovely,
She was but given,
A fair bud to earth,
TO blossom in heaven.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
MILLENERY AVID
ESS NJ AKING G.

HNHE subscriber, late of Franklin, is now
il prepared to execute all kinds of work
to her care, in the latest style and
would respectfully solicit share of the pub
lie patronage. Shop in Howe's building, ,4th
door east ofthe Post Office. Main st, Ravens
ma, Ohio. AMANDA C. RUSSELL.
June i, 1916, 54tf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
DISSOLUTION.

THE late firm of STAPLBs, CLARKE L.
L PRENTIss was dissolved on the 10th
inst :, by the withdrawal Of Mr.. Staples.
The undersigned will continue the business
at the same stand, mo. IS East Front ST. }
under the name of
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16
CLARKE l. PRENTISS.

We continue to devote our most careful
attention to consigDments of BUTTER and
CHEEsE, and we can assure our friends on the
WesternReserve that we shall not be excelled
by any house in the trade, in the care which
we take of cheese while in store-in making
quick sales at the highest market prices, and
in the promptness and safety Of our returns
Of sales.
We tender oar acknowledgements to our
customers for the very liberal patronage the
house has hitherto received. and we solicit
further consignments of any description of
produce or manufactured articles for sale;
as wei! as orders for Sugar, Molasses, and
any other goods to be ob,ai ined in this marks
ct; with the assurance that we shall continue
TO do STRICTLY COMMISSION BUSINESS,
F. ]. CLARKE, Cincinnati.
CYRUS PRENTlSS, Ravenna.
July 10, 1916.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

DARALOLS.-Silk, Gingham and Cotton
L Parasols, large lot must be sold.
may I846. GTLIETT e. Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

sDUGGY axels, for sale by
% July Q, i846. M. KENT e. co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

ELOUR.-For sale at .. $500
l. August ~. nAv,c
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-09-16

Groceries.
RAlslNs, Zantee Currants, Sugar, Coffee,
IL &C., Just received by M. KENT SEQ.
Kavehra, July 6, 1916.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-23
Afairs in Canada.
Correspondence Of Virgil s Rice, No. II Wall st

Correspondence Of Virgil s. Rice, No. II Wallst.
MONTREAL March l6.
The events of the past week with one or two excep
IONS meager of public interest ss to be scarcely
worth chronicltns.
decided thaw appears TO have set in. and any one
who has the breaking up Of Winter IN Can
ada, form idea Of the present condition OF the
streets and thoroughfsres Of Montreal. The masses
Of ice detached from the roofs by the mild weather
have caused numerous accidents. On Friday young
was killed instantaneously by the descent Of one
escapes The St Lawrence has become dangerous for
crossing in the neghborhood of Montreal the ice ira
opposite the city is for considerable distance
than TWO feet under water Two horses were
drowned day or TWO since while crossing Bout de
risle the driver escaped
Montreal is present blessed with two Mayors; the
votes of both parties equal and each claims the vic
ory for ts candidate. Pending legal investigation touch
ing the validity of of the votes OF the councillors
been ns,uraized British subject The former Mayor
who is also one of the candidates for the present Mayor
airy holds Office The other candidate for the chief
unsgisrscy is American born, but 10 believed TO have
been duly naturalized-
The halfyearly statement of the Bank OF Montreal,
pubahed on Friday shows the monthly Of notes
discounted a. SIS o2 64o-the liabilities s. oi3-the
assets So e67 0t+.
A Join, Stock Company is in course OF formation at
Quebec to improve the River ST. Charles al that place
and TO construct splendid line Of docks The capital
100000. In shares Of 500 each.
The weather at Quebec is very wet the snow dissp-
pesrng Boats have begun to ply opposite the city.
Our Parliament meets on the 10th, when the session
will be opened in state by Earl Cathcart the admins
traitor Of the Government Soma stormy discussions
are expected. o. P. G.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-23
THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Things In Philad eiphia.
Correspondence of The Tribune.
PHLIoEIPrzrA March p


PHILADELPHIA. March PIP M-
There was fair amount of business done In
stocks Saturday with bur little deviation in prices
Pennsylvania Elves opened al 7oi and closed at IOf
Reading Bonds drn So and Reading shares rose
!! selling al 81 Northern Bank of Kentucky advanced
and Schuylki Bank declined Texas Notes sold al ls
Tennessee Bonds were firm at 81.
The body of young girl. apparently about 20
years of age was found this morning the foot Of Pine
ST. wharf IN the Delaware. She was genteely dressed
and from some articles found the wharf was no doubt
a seamstress She has been identified and Is supposed
To have been guilty OF selfdesuction but we should
Make no deep scratiny into her muiiny-
Since Friday night we have had several hres
which have resulted in the destruction Of three carPen
ter shops wheelwright shop and stable. About 9
O'Clock yesterday morning the Columbia Bridge the
Schuylk was discovered 10 be on IRE, and before eS
tinguished about thirty feet OF the roof was burned The
wind high the time. and fortunately two engines
with their tenders were hand, sfordiug good supply
of water.
In the Court of Sessions yesterday young man
named Alfred Taylor who plead guilty Of larceny, was
sentenced to Ave years imprisonment al hard labor
There is discourse this afternoon on board the
SLAYER Pons or the subject of slavery
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-23
COMMERCIAL AND MONEY MATTERS.
Il For sale Of Stock. 4. the Exchange, Last Pssr.

k For sale Of Stocks a. the hr6hdh8e see Ldsi SSs
SATURDAY P. 81.
The Stock Marke, still continues depressed as far
as fancies are concerned. The mysterious Executive
Session CT Ma Allen apparently the buebear yes,er
day.
Foreign Bills are not active but the sales are
very firm. Sterling ee9s. Francs 70: s525
The exports Of this port for the week ending 18th
March were 1923 42 of which ssol 600 were in Ameri
can The arrivals were g. OF which 81 were American
The clearsnces 90. OF which 20 were American
The receipts of the Custom House this week were
not quite SO large as last week They average sIeO00
per day.
The Courier says tina, private letters express
rous doubts whether the holders of Indiana bonds will
accept the prescribed TO them BY the act OF the
Legislature OF Indiana respecting the resumption opay
rneut on those bonds. There seemed great unwilling
the part of the bond holders TO renqush as the
act requires them do the lien upon the State for one
half the debt and substitute therefor the responsibilities
of the canal tolls and lands This however YET
only first impression the full details 9th proposed
plan not yet sufficiently known in England
On the Central Railroad the receipts for the
month of February were follows;
Received for freight Sl0,2ss %
from passengers 4.247 s6-Sl4 $50 10
Amounts received in the corresponding month in s45
follows:
For freight S24S3 "a
For passengers 1871 p
For transportation u s. Mall l,4s2 40-SI307 a
Nearly the whole of the Sale bill has gone through
the Michigan Senate in Committee.
We publish the following statement o the tonnage
transported the Tdewater and Susquehanna Canal in
the yesr ls45. We shall hereafter occasionally make
such farther and remarks will ,endto show
the great and increasing magnitude OF that trade and the
interest NewYork may have in its descension To Havre
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-23
Ne1y.Hampshlre.

The Concord Patriot the Texas organ, admits
a majority against Williams of about 1900 votes
and an anti-Texas majority of seren in the House
The Statesman (Whigl gives the following aggre
gates from nearly the whole State-only few cores
of the White Mountains to hear from
Colby, Wing. ..l77s7 Williams, Texas &c, 723
Berry, Ind 224 Total anti-Texas .2e, 100
Scattering 49, s9-2al00 -
Maj against Williams. ], 377
1t is now settled that Locoe and Wing are
chosen Councillors, leaving two to be chosen by the
Legislature, securing an anti-Texas majority; and
that but two antiTexas to four Texas Senators are
returned-one Of the latter by foul play in counting
the votes of township. This will be set right
Meantime the six vacancies will be filled by the
House with Wings and Independents, securing an
anti Texas majority in every branch of the Govern
ment
Among the members chosen from Coos to the
House is ABEL CRAWFORD, q veteran Of 60, widely
known to travellers as host and guide among the
white Mountains He resides in no town at all, but
on what is called Harris Location There is Mt
room for towns up that way.
The Statesman claims but one Wing in Coos, TO
10 Radicals, and makes the House stand l07 Wings
and 80 Independents to l22 Locos-le anti-Texas
majority. Enough is as good US feast