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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
f,l, lf there were NO Printere, what
WOnld the People do?
AIa-FYae Old Eaglish Gentlem

ArR-FYue Old Eaglish Gentleman. 5
,Tha printsrsi Ho. Ising to them l dedicate
s. this lay es
TO those who ply the noble Art, which, ike the
SUMS bright ray,
Give light and happiness to ell. and shines the
wide world through; -
OH if there were no Printers, what would tn the
81 People do2 .s,8 .ae. s..
The politician, then, indeed, would be q sorry
thing, &sfes ..s
For there would be no weekly sheet, election
news to bring;
And he would have to wait for it, perhaps
month or two; -
Obi if there were no printers, what would the
People dog -
The Senator and Member, too, might bid fare
well to fame,
Were not one found to print their thoughts; tnelf
mighty deeds proclaim;
Their speeches made for sBuncombe,' they'd ma
oh, if there were no Printers, what would the
wise men dog
The Poet and the Novelist might lay aside the
quill
Give up their toll and study and bid their brain
be still:
For who would read their manuscript, or even
look them through
Oh! If there were no Printers, what would our
Authors dog
The Merchant every day might get new styles
and fresh supplies,
But were no papers to be found wherein to ad-
vertise,
He'd find his stock grow very large, his dollars
very few
oh.ifthere were no Printers, what would the
Tradesrnen do?
The Ladies too, God shield them well, and bless
each gentle heart!
How would they grieye, if to the world was lost
the Printers art;
For there would come no Magazine each month
with fashions new;
Oh. ifthere were no Printers, what would the
dear ones doa
Then honor to the Printer! to whom give this
lay!
To those who ply the noble Art, which like the
SUMS bright ray,
Gives light and happiness to all, and shines the
wide world through
For if there were no Printers, what would the
People do!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
i 84z,
FIRST ARRIVAL.

TUST received from New York few pack
- ages Of Fancy Dress Goods -
Consisting i'm part of
Rich figured and changeable plaid and striped
Silks of entirely New Style. <s.~-lo.
Rich Embroidered & printed French Lawns.
Do Mourning Do. -.
Do Plaid and striped Gingham Lawns.
Do Printed Barege,
Low priced M. DeLaine.
few boxes new style Bonnet and Cap
Ribbons.
Silk fringe and Buttons. Ladies silk points
and Cravats. ..-. -
Gentlemen's Black Silk Cravats.
Black Satin Vesting.
Also, few plain, Satin Striped g. Embroid-
cred M. De Laine Shawls.
Also, few Barege Scarfs and Shawls.
Do Hermann Scarfs, for sale by
JOHN M. HOOD & Co.
Farm for Sale.
VNHE subscriber offers for sale his farm.
l. situate in the West part of Freedom
containing 100 acres of land, rs acres under
improvement, with small frame house and
barn on the same; it is watered by never
failing spring. There is also young orch
ard containing a variety Of fruit trees. This
Farm can be purchased low for ready pay
or for part pay down with reasonable time
for the balance. For further particulars in~
quire Of the subscriber on the premises.
CHAS. A. CURTISS.
Freedom, April s., 1s47. 6m97.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
A New Philosophy.
Early to bed, and early to rise,
Makes men happy. wealthy and wisep

Early to bed, and early to rise,
Makes men happy, wealthy and wise' s
What nincom poop was it that in>
vented those linesfg The idea is per-
tectly ipreposterous.4 We deny the
truth ofthe whole assertion, and will
prove that we are correct. sd q a-.a
Happiness is the end and object Of
our existence. Well, friend reader,
imagine yourselfsnugly ensconced in
bed, the curtain drawn, the mosquitoes
fled, the cold North wind bowling "a
round your door, the hour, five O'Clock
in the morning; you turn over on your
right side, yawn, and prepare to leave
your luxurious scouch-your "better
half' throws her white arms around
your neck, and whispers in an insinua'
ting tone of voice.
"My dear, don't get up yet, there
is no hurry this morning, it's SO cold!"
You take her advice; kiss the nectar
from off her rosy lips, tuck the blank
cts in at the sides, and once more you
are wrapped 10 Elysium. There's hap
piness for you-the aim Of human wis.,
dom Is but to attain happiness and he
who obtains it with the least possible
exertions, is certainly very wise man.
Ergo, the man who lies abed in cold
foggy morning in both happy and wise.
We have disproyed two Of the as
sertions, so now for the third-"Makes
man wealthy" &c. A single illus
tration which we can adduce will show
the utter fallacy of this assumption.
"A certain man reproving his son for
slothfulness; among other things he told
that walking out one morning very
early, he had found a purse full Of
money.
"Ah, my dear father" said the astute
youngster, but the person who lost it
must have been up before you."
SO good reader, if you have a "spare
rib" by your side, we eadvise you to lay
closely in the bed these cold mornings,
at any rate until the fire IS made, for.
we have clearly proved that there is
neither wealth, wisdom, nor happiness
is early rising g; this we have found
from sad experience. And if you are
not blessed with crib" we advise you
by all means to get one as soon as
possible; for, be assured, that then, and
then only will you be able TO appreciate
the feeling manner in which we speak
Of the joys of"a little more sleep, and a
little more slumber, and little more
folding of the arms across the breast"
Herald. ~ae[
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
Gen. ScOff I'm 0IexfcO


Wants no Soldiers troubled scith Hernia or
Rupture. AEa
nR. N. HEATH, of Garrettsville, would
- inform the citizens ofthis county, tina,
ne mas purchased the right to vend and use DR..
y: Hurlbut's Oppiiative remedy for all kinds
OF Hernia or Rupture, in the county of Port
age, except in the towns o: franklin and
Brlmtield; and, he would invite those afflicted
with this troublesome aad oft times destress.
ing complaint, to call on him and try the
above remedy, which he will warrant them
will produce no injury and when the direc-
.tlons are strictly followed he will ask no pay
unless cure is effected.
.Now i you iove your sir pences better Aan
your health, go'it.
Garrettsville, March l8, is47.
s-t esA N. HEATH.
N. BY calling on the subscriber GER
tihcates can be seen and references had.
N. H..
This may certify that my son has been af.
Hlcted with Hernia four years, and obliged
to wear Truss all the time, the case was a
bad one, but in the month of Jannary last be
was perfectly cured by DR.. O. Hurlbut's reni>
edy, and will here add that have the ut.
most confidence in the remedy and that it will
cure all durable cases. -~-
A. b. HoRD, German g. Botanic Physician
Auburn, Geauga CO. o. March 6, 1s47.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
Copper, Tin and Sheet IronWare
MsAsk5U -

VI Frankiin Mills, Portage County, 0hto.
fSNIIE Subscriber would take this method
toinform the citizens of Portage and the
adjoining counties that he has purchasedfhe
entire interest of the absye, businessapd shall
manufacture and sell all kinds Of, ware iE-
cluded in the above business as cheap as any
other establishments in the western country.
All Kinds OF Job Work done on the shortest
notice and most reasonable terms .ssCaIlapd
will do your Jobs up rea. and cheap.-
With feeling of sincere thaakfulness fol past
favors, would still solicit a share of public
patronage. r.. BRADLEY.s
Franklin Mills, April 20, 1895: 47tf,..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
Ha rs! H.a rs! 5F9-77

NNHANKFUL for past favOfs and desifous
= as ever to please all who may favor him
with their custom, the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mo-
tifies his friends andthe public generally THAI
he stin keeps his finishing shop two. doors
south of the Court house, at the sign Of the
Mammoth Black Hat, where he has constant.
1y on hand and will manufacture to order -
Hats of Every Description, 81
all of the very latest fashion and at lower
prices than ever. Coll then fellow citizens,
and examine my assortment, as I charge moth,
ing for the sight. Fl. C. TICKNER.w
Ravenna, April "a. 1916. e48tf.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
OHIO STATESMAN.
FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

oAS liz Va ALUM
We shall furnish a Campaign Statesman
to all who may desire it, from the tenth of
July next to the list of November, at the
following prices, always in advance.
Single copy so cts.
Seven copies ---.---~---~,4 SSS 90
Twelve 8 to one Post Office 500
Twenty s 's 4" g" 700
Democrats Of Ohio, most important
campaign is approachlng-one not less in its
consequences upon the future than any that
has preceded it; and in reply to number of
letters IN reference to campaign paper, we
offer the Ohio Statesman, (Weekly,) on the
above terms, until the first of November
next. This will give regular paper, after
the election, up to the first Of November.
Never was there time in our history
when newspaper was of greater interest or
more Important to be in the hands Of all.
And we shall not only devote our columns
to the ordinary politics of the state and of
the nation, but the exciting scenes of the
war, and the extraordinary course of those
leagued with the enemy, will be detailed at
full length. The scenes passing before us
everywhere-in Europe and America-are of
the highest moment to q republican people:
they all hang upon the progress of free senti
menf, free trade, and equality of rights
Democrats, on you rests the noble work of
carrying them thro' toa successful standard.
For while our opponents are continually
processing to be republicans, they never fail
to throw stumbling blocks in the way of all
progress to republican doctrines. While
they pro- fess to love their country, they never
fail to aid the enemy in all our, struggles
with foreign foe. Democrats, you have not
only duty to perform in the tented field. but
one of equal Importance at home - =
Let The friends Of Mexico obtain a triumph
at your elections, and where is the honor or
safety OF our government! To you, then.
al home, Democrats, a labor is 10 be perform.
ed, not less imporlan. to the future than, la
the field of the soldier. In fact their sup>
port and honor depend upon our action here.
Are we ready, then. to do our p,r,a Shall
the patriotic soldier in the field of death, be
disg'aced by our inacilon? Let it not be said
TO our reProach.
For covenience, names as soon as
received, will be entered upon our list, and
papers forwarded at orce. "a.
s.. MEDARY.t
Columbus, June 8, is47.
0NE HUNDRED SACKS Dairy Salt fer
" sale by T.. PRENTISS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

have song for every mood. |
pour it forth at noon and even, in the
populous city, in the dreamy solitude.
in the burning deserts of Arabia, and
among the forests Of the "Western
World" Mine is the minstrelsy Of life,
the poetry of Heaven. ss,.~s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
MILFORD BARD.

H'sOh mo'herl" says a very little
child, "Mr. S.. does love aunt Lucy, he
sits by her. he whispers TO her. and he
hugs her." aa --4 =.
"Why, Edward, your aunt does not
suffer that does she?" ss3rr-.Fs<..
"Suffer r!yes, mother, she loues IL"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
Latest News from the Army.n
ORDERS TO ADVANCE! !!

~ B. TYLER & CO.. have now cot
Ls their forces into line and are again
ready for action. There may now be found
at their new store, on Main street, i full
stock of Hats and Caps of the latest fashion,
which they are offering al reduced prices for
from $3.50 to $500 Black and Dfab Cassi>
mere hats from $s to s4,which they will war
rant equal at least to any Eastern hats. Per-
sons wishing anything in theiraline. are invit.
ed to CALI ,-1 50. --.s.-af~ a., 20 s.as.s
Sept. 184e. -.-.z-~t- -. s.f.,.a.i- - 70tfs
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

TAn Irishman who had just land
ed, said the first bit Of meat he ever
ale in this country, was roasted pota.
tee-boiled yesterday. And if you
don't believe me, can show II to you
ior have ltin my pocket.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

Is An editor out west heads his
list Of marriages with moose items. -
another calls :hcm ''leats Of the ring
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

A SwE1T DRAuGnr.-A lady noet.
ess, writing about her lover says in the
charmingest manner imaginable =
80 - tEIIe draw
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

STOVES tSToVESM-C PREsrIss keeps
- constantly On hand at his Tin and skesl
lro" Factory. large assortment OF stoves
OF which the following is portion, ssgs 80,
Woolson 3 Al: tig ht Cooking stoves.
Weste Empire do do
Yankee Notion do do
Premium 4 -4s ao&A do
Cast Iron Air tight; Franklin Stoves for
wood or coal, Lined Plate Stoves. asgs4s
All the above are from Messrs. WooiSons
KLEIN y Co.'S Furnace, Cleveland. and will
De handsomely fitted up with copper and iron
furniture and sold at Cleveland prices, adding
transportation. In addition to the above he
designs to keep constantly on hand three
sizes of RussiG sheet Iron .3ir tight stores,
handsomely mounted. Russis and American
stove pipe always on hand, with afew Of The
Buckeye stoues at twenty dollars spiece. .sss
Ravenna. Nov. I8, Ia46. s' 81 hssaw
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
HOUSE PAINTING.

WIN. TAGG would respectfully inform
w the citizens of tRavennas aud vicinitys
that, he is prepared to do all kindssof House
Painting and Glazing in the best styleon the
shortest notice and as cheap as any other
painter in the country. His chop is over
John Peterson's wagonshop, few rods west
of the Prentiss House. = 7-Atz - SSSassz
Rsvenna, Dec. 2, 1886. sa 1y7o.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

P. S.-From my knowledge of Mr.. HuLL's
character as workman, having learned his
rade with me, can cheerfully recommend
him to my old friends and customers as a
young man who can, and will try to give gen.
eral satisfaction to those who may patronize
him. s JOHN GILLIs.
January I, 1o47. Iys4.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

TlHE subscriber having rented the Tame
i ry Of J. GILLIs. in Rayenna, takes this
opportunity to solicit of the old customers
of the establishment and the public generally
continuance of their patronage, and pledg,
es himself to use every exertion TO sustain
the reputation Of the Leather manufactured
in this Tannery. EDWIN HULL.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

In one long kiss my whole sole through
My lips, as sunlight drinketh deww p
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07

n RESS GOODS-A fine assortment of
- French and English Lawns, Musins,
Cambrics. Mulls, Ginghams and Embroidered
Robes at extremely low prices, just reed. at
May Cd, 1S47. DAYS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-07-07
v. BIERcE. R. F.. PAINE
BIERCE & PAINE,

Att Orneys O. councillors at Law
and Solicitors i'm Ch8ncery.
Office at the Court House in the Grand Jury
room. -- -s Et-- -5a
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24
AMERICAN MiND-THE PROG
RESS OF GENIUS.

We have previously alluded to the very
extraordinary invention of II. Blanchard.
OF Boston, of 4 machine for turning per-
fccf s'0tUcs, with the same facility as ma
chnery throw, oil the rounds of a chair
or gun stocks. This appears almost IN
credible rs 1t seems literally TO mechan-
ize genius, IN 4 manner that was never
before dreamed Of
The idea Of putting a rongh block of
marble In machine, and having II with
IN few hours come out perfect rescm-
blancC of a model statue. either as large
* hlc, or mere medallion size. Is more
like mage than REALITY. The :-vcntioa
- ccrluinly a t"m sister Of the Telegraph.
The invention Of the Telegraph. the
gur-cotton. the iciicoa which literally
diSarm> pain Of ~ anguish, the daEucro-
tygc and the machine Tor turning Statues.
would DC enough 10 signa!ize any century
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

pressing i; into his mouth with both
hands. deyours it ravenously. He is
rc.aarsatiy fond of salt. which he eats
in large quantities The first steps
toward civilization have been partially
successful he has learned the use OF
a spoon, and to limited extent allow
ed his body 10 be covered with light
wearing apparel. II is said the parents
of this singular character emigrated
some years ago 10 Sydney, from Scot
land and having permitted him in his
juvenile days to range the woods at
pleasure, he acquired habit of leav-
ing his parents residence for a number
of days at time, until compelled, for
want offoOd, to return home and on
the death of his parents he took up his
abode in the forrest altogether, until
the time Of his capture.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24
Variety.

THE WILD MAN OF HALIFAX
Considerable interest has been created
in Halifax, n. S, by the arrival of a
wild man, who had been discovered in
the woods at Cape Breton, in a state
of nudity. For the short time this
strange Individual has been in the poor's
Asylum, he has received numerous
visits and. although in a condition of
complete barbarism, begins to afford
encouragement that attempts to civil
him may not be altogether hopeless.
He is both deaf and dumb, and his ap-
pearancc is extremely hageqrd. He
remains generally, whether awake or
asleep, in a sitting position. His skin
Is considerably shrivclled, from con
slant exposure to the weather, and his
whole department resembles more an
inferior animal Than a human being
When 'ooI IS offered him he seizes and
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24
THE ROW MING OF SIX HUN
DKED SLAVES.

In III, Yea! 1880, there was lowering
on lie African coast large clipfer-brig
called tie NIlIl,tnte, commanded by q
dc>p, RADIO named iIonaEs IIomans Was
an Engiis hman by birth, and was Known
along the wi ole coast and in Cuba. as
the most ccssiulslavt Of his DAY. he
brig was oRncd by two men residing i'm
Havauna, one an Engiiohman the other a
Sponiald. She was built TO carry SIX
bundled reer,cs, and in her llomans had
made len successful VOYAGES, actually
landing IN Cuba fivc thousand negroes
The brig carried 10 guns, had so sweeps
and crew of sixty Spaniards, the most
II them old Pirates, as desperate rs their
commander. An English brig Of war
which attaked her was 80 cut up in The
hull and rigging, that she was abandoned
and soon after sunk; an English sloop of
war attempted TO carry the Brilliantc with
boats. which were beaten off with great
slaughter. Now II was known that Ho-
mans was again on the coast, and II was
resolved TO make another attempt to take
HIM, with the evidence OF his guilt on
board. The arrangements for this pun
pose were well made. He vas allowed to
take IN his cargo of negroes and set sail.
The Bulhante had not lost sight oil The
coast when the keen eye ct her comman
der discutrtd that hc was cntrapped
-Four cruisers, three OF them English aud
one American, had been LAYING in wait
for him, and escape was hopeoss. In
running away from one, he would Gene
within reach of another. Night came
on, and Romans VAS silently regarding
has pursuoTs, when >nLd, ny The huge sail
OF the brig Tapped idly--thc wind died
away and tie SLAYER WAS motionlcsS on
the waters.
" THIS viii not dc. lIomans mut,crcd.
knocking away the ashes al his cigag-
their b,1a,> y.l be down rron ,uc i, fore
| am read, .,r lie ,i>il, and a. he said
ihiS, bl> stern face ht up with smile.
the c>rr, s>i,u Of which MAS diabolieal. Ii
WAS c,'dcnl that he mcJi;atcd some dos
pcr,,'c Pier.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

To Preserve PEACHEs.-Clean your
peaches, by porting hot water upon them,
and afterward wiping them with coarse
cloth; put them into glass or earthen Jars,
cork them up and fasten the corks with
wire or strong Irvine; then place the Jars in
a kettle Of hot water until the atmospheric
air in it is expelled from the Jars; after
which seal them up tight with wax. Peach
es prepared in this way retain their origin.
al flavor and are equally as delicious when,
cooked in the binary manner, SIX months
or year after being put up, as ifju-t ia
ken from the trees.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

DOWNFALL OF THE MosoUEs-A short
time ago the minaret of the mosque of
Sultan Bajazet, at Constantinople. was
fell, and in SO doing crushed the mosque.
The same thing has occurred to the
imperial residence of Tcheraghan, the
gate OF Adrianople, and the artillery bar
racks near Terra. All this has caused
very great alarm among the people, who
being very superstltious. see in it the pre-
sage of mistortune5 for the Ottoman
empire.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

IsrponTANr ABOLITION MOVEMENT.
Letters received here by the Caledonia
from unqueationabIc sources announce
that on the 28th July, last, the King of
Denmark issued decree, declaring that
all persons who should thereafter be born
IN his dofninions should be BoRN FREE,
and that all persons in servitude in his
domInions on the 28lh July last, and re-
naming so on The 29th of July, 1859,
shall then be absolutely free, without
compensation to the owners.
In the negotiation with the colonists
winch preceded the issuing of this de-
cree, he offered them the alternative Of 3
years with compensation of 60 per head
Tor each slave, or II years withoat any
compensation, and they chose the latter.
Denmark has three small Islands in the
West Indies, VIZ. St. Croix, St. Thomas
and ST. Johns. st. Croix contains about
10000 slaves. St. Thomas & ST. Johns
perhaps 5000 more. Jour. Of Com.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

An Arkansas hero was lately convicted
Of horse stealing, and when the sentence
had been passed on him, he took a survey
OF the courtroom, and gave vent to his feel
ings IN the following manner: wv ell, this
Is rather the brlskest place | ever did see.
Travelled fifteen miles this morning stood
an election, and unanimously voted By
twelve men to be maintained at the public
expense ten years."