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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-31
AWFUL. SCENE.

4 day or two ago we saw woman Faving
! with tho deliriuin trcmcns! She va
young. handsome, and mother An un-
controllsble passion for intoxicating drinks
soon made hell Of q once happy home,
drove kiudhearied husband and father 10
despair and death, mud broush. the wretch
cd mother aud her two ,oang boys to the
degradation of public shame aud street
bcggary. Her ray,ngs were terrible
She fancird herself ficnd in perdition
compelled BY superior power Of darkness
to thrust her children into tho fierce flames,
and mold them there till their bodies were
burned to crisp Her descriptions oi
what she saw IN her madness, aad OF Whit
she lancicd she was obliged 10 do, were
awful and Understandable. Occasionally
The wreichcd being would ily 10 the farthesi
corner 0f tho room, uttcring piercing
scrceches Of agony and pressing the palms
other hands over her eyes in . vsin at-
temp. TO shut out the horrid spectacle pre-
scented 10 her disturbed vision. Then, as
il impelled BY on Irresistible power, she
would rush forward, catching wildly at
what she thought were her children, and
With loud QUERIES, plunge them again and
again into the furnace Of fire. mingiing
horrid curses and impreca,;ons with the
most touching and fcrvcnt prayers. This
hallucination haunted the miserable crea-
ture long after she was rendered powcrless
BY the restraints Of the straight jscket
and was succeeded BY others, even more
terrible in character, and too shocking for
detail, which continued until death closed
the sceoc.---Aibany Express.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-31

An exchange pepper has an excellent ar
ticlc upon common minded disputanss. II
says:
"Did you ever geo dull man ihst vas
not fond of cnntroversyg Nothing suits
your leadcn heads better than disputstion
Il warns them up into something like en-
thusiasm, and enables them TO pour forth
any amount of billingsgste. or low slang
whanging, which they ila;tcr themselves is
nothing lees than whitening sarcasm, scorch
ing rebuke or narrowing inveciive. Jn-
MUS was rather cutting writer. and some
have even gone 80 Ear ma to say that l,c
"siung like scorpion;' but be wasn't a
"persimmon" TO what these noddics fancy
themselves
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-31

The mission in Jerusalem have made
sixty converts in thirteen years, at the rate
Of about 5O0l. per convert.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-31
liz & AZETTE,
k Published Wcckiy, at

Trio Dollars per annum in advance;
Trio Doiiars and fgty Cents At six months;
Three DoI!ars NJ the end Of the year.
The aJorc terms lriH he strictiy rnfp'ccd.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
For one square or under first insertion. sl,m
Each subsequent insertion, ~
A liberal discount made 10 yearly advertisers.
nrThc number Of insertions desired nns'
he marked on the ADJ er,isemcn,, or II will y,
continued until ordered out and charged accor.
Dinghy
0J-Leitcrs TO insure attention must be d..
rected post paid to the Editor.
G1rNo paper discontinued until nil nrreara-
ges be paid, excep, at the option OF the Editor.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-31

A SoLDIER's REPEx.-When Corporal
Cnihiness was asked, after the bsttl. o
Waterloo, It he was not afraid, he replied
"Afrsid, Why was in all tho battles Of the
Peninsula" Having il explained that The
question merely related to fear Of losing
the day, DO said, INA, M didns fear that
was only afraid VIC should DO a'kilIed be-
fore We had time TO win i,.n
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
ShcFiG,S ale,

DY virtue ola writ of Plu pendi ex ct Fl
Id Fa to me directed and delivered from
the Court of Common Pleas Of Portage
County Ohio | shall expose to sale at pubs
lie vendue at the Court house in the town
of Ravenna on
Tuesday the I'd day Of January, 1s49,
between the hours of ten O'Clock, A. NJ. and
four O'Clock, P. M. of said dav the following
described lands and tenements to wit:
'.Situate in Suffield township number one
in the ninth range of toN nships in the Com
necticut Western Reserve in the State q
Ohio. and which is also in the county of
Portage and is known by being part of lot
number four and is bounded as follows, be-
ginning at the south east corner Of land be-
longing to Ephraim Sabins it being on the
east Inc of said township, thence west to
the lot line, thence south along lands be-
longing to the said Sabins and Russell
Meacham far enough TO contain sixty five
acres of land by running liue parallel with
the north line. thence east TO the township
line, thence north TO the place of beg inning
Taken in execution as the property OF
James Kent at the SUIT of Richard Webb.
Appraised at @975C0,
JOHN G!LLIS, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office Portage county,l
November g9th, 1848.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
CONCENTRATED
BASAM OF WILD CHERRY,

has already cured many such cases, and will GER.
tainly restore many more from the grasp of The
''grim vIsaged monster if those afflicted will
but try il.
Do not say, 81 have tried this or that and i,
did Inc good" but try this; and if, after using
ii, you not in some measure restored, tken
you may well despair
EAsTMAE's CONCENTRATED BALsAM OF WILD
CHERRY has cured many eases. Here is the
proof in short. The certificates are in full a.
round each bottle.
Robert Carter, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, was attack
ed with pais in the side, hard dry cough, and
difficulty in breathing. These symptoms in
creased rapidly, until at last he was brought to
that fearful stage where the cold night sweats
commenced, which presage speedy dissolution
OF the spirit from the body. Al this time he com
of Wild Cherry, having previously used many
remedies to no purpose. Before he had used one
single bottle, he was restored 10 com plcte health
and has continued SO ever since. Read bis ce
ti6cate on tho wrapper.
r F. Crowell, OF Putnam. Ohio, certfes that
he was cured ola severe and distressing cough.
pain in the side, shortness Of breath, and night
sweats, by the use of Eastman's concentrated
Balsam Of Wild Cherry. His cough and op.
preston for breath was severe that he could
not lie dowA.
Mahlon Davis, of Deerheld, Morgan county.
Ohio states, that daughter of his was i'll de-
cline for six or seven years, with severe cough
pain in the side and chest, and other symptoms
Indicating Cor sumption. She tried various rem
edes, among which she used seven bottles o.
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, which was nc
of the least benefit to her. She, as last resort
(and as many others will do,) got botlIo @
Eastman's Concentrated Balsam Of Wild Cherry
| nd was cured.
Do you believe now: We might extend tn
list of cures effected by this medicine. but q
what avail2 If you will not believe these proof
more would no. strengthen your belief. Thcs
certificates not fictitious stories, got up ft
the purpose OF selling the medicine. If yo
doubt. write to the persons or visit them, and sc
the bloom of health covering the checks Of thos
so lately on the verge ofthe grave.
Again we say, before it is too late. try bott
of Eastman's Concentrated Balsam of VIII
| Cherry, if you wish to save yourself from deal
in "Consumption's ghastly form"
/ For sale by DR.. l. SWIFT, RaveLl Ohio.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
The Great Remedy Of Nature
AMERICAN OIL,

EDROCURED from well in Kentucky ls5
d feet below the surface of the Earth. a
ertain and infallible cure for Sprains, Strains,
Cuts, Bruises, Scalds, Burns. letter, Erysipelas.
Scalds. heap-Croup, Inhammatory, Sore-throats
Sore and Inflan,ed Eyes, Flatulenee, Ulcers, fc.
yer-sores, Scrofula and
INFLAMATORY RHEUMATISM.
It's surprising properties are highly developed
in the certain
CURE of DEAFNESS,
in all cases not organcaly Incurable.
1t has been discovered TO be an Infallible and
CERTAIN CURE for all cases of
Cholic, Cramp and Spasms
which it cures cffectualiy within very short
space of time. lis curative Properties are like
wise remarkably manifested in the cure of
DISEASES O. the SPINE.
\ lady. the wife of Planter in Kentucky. was
cured effectually of one of the worst cases OF
Diseased Spine, which had confined her to hel
bed for considerable time i'll which she coult
not turn herself. The qualities of this Ma.
turcs OWN Remedy are extremely pen
ctrating and nfamatory-consequent y
therefore is confidcntlaly recommended as
veritable and certain cure for
INFLAMMATION of the KIDNEYS,
Gravel, Urinary Complaints &c. &c &c. sc.
Price so Cents Per Bottle.
C0ution.-1n order TO be sure of obtaining the
genuine, purchase only of the general agent
VIM Jackson, No. 50 Liberty street, Pittsburgh
Or through SUBJ gents appointed by him for i'll
sale, each of whom will have show bill, ane
general directions in pamphlet form, containing
The names and address of tho Proprietor ant
General Agent, as f1lows:
D. Hail & Co. proprietors, Kentucky.
VIM. Jackson, General Agent for Western
Pennss lvania part of Ohio and Western Virgini,
to whom all orders must be addressed.
Obserue.-Each bottle is enclosed in one o
the above named Pamphlets, and the name o
VIM. jackson, Qhe general and only wholesale
| agent as above> printed on the outside label
Sold by the following duly appointed Agents
J. S. LEFFINGWE Ravenna; Charles Ii
Kent, Franklin Mills; o. b. Beebe, Cuyahoga
Falls; e. N. Abbey b Akron; jas. G. Ga
lender, Newton FaIs;J H. G Johnson warren :; en-
fake NatEce.- S. Lcfingweli is aP
nointcd general and supplying Agent for Portage
County. Sub agents supplied by him mat at the
wholesale price -l-oo. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20


nY virtue of a writ OF 4th Plu. Vendi. Ex
ID 10 me rected and delivered from the
Court of Common Pleas of Portage county,
Ohio, l shall expose to sale at public vendue
at the Court House in the town of 2ayenna,
on
Monday the 18th day Of January, ls49,
te:ween the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and
4 O'Clock P. nr. of said day the following de-
scribed lands and tenements to wit:
"Situate in the township Of Franklin, c oun-
ty of Portage and State Of Ohio, and is
bounded as follows, that is to say, beginning
on the North bank Of the Cuyahoga river on
the West line of lots number fifty seven and
seventy, thence North degrees vest %
chains, thence East 2 degrees, North nine
CHAINS and thirty four links, thence south 9
degrees East twenty-five chains and fifty
links to the said River, thence westwardly
along the bank af the River to the place of
beginning, containing twenty-five acres of
land"
Taken in Execution as the property of
Benjamin F. Hopkins at the suit of Henry
Whetmore g. ais.
Appraised at $25O,OO.
JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff S Office, Portage Co. q
December 13lb, lS4o.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
SheViG'S sale.

SheriG's sale.
pY Y virtue of writ Of Vendi. Ex. to me
ID directed and delivered from the court
of common ple;s of Portage county. Ohio. I
shall expose to sale at pubic vendue at the
court house in the town of favenna on
Monday the 18th day Of January, 1s49,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and
o'clock, P. III. of said day the following
described lands aud tenements, to wit:
"Stuate in the township Of Rootstown in
the County OF Portage and State of Ohio
and is known by paris Of Lots number 10
and so aud Is bounded as follows: beginning
at the center Of post standing in the center
of the State road leading from Canton IN
Stark county to Painesville in the County of
Lake twenty one chains and fifty links
north one degree west of where SAID road
crosses the south line of said lot nineteen,
thence south forty five minutes east twenty
one chains and fifty links to the south line
Of said lot number nineteen, thence west
thirty six CHAINS and twenty three links to a
post, thence north thirty minutes west TWEEN
ty one chainss and fifty links to post,
thence west forty one chains and e eighty six
links to the west line of lot No. thirty afore-
said, thence North thirty minutes west ten
chains to a post, thence E ast forty two
chains and thirty six links to post, thence
Sou thirty minu,us East ten chains to q
post, thence East thirty>five Chains and
seventy three links to the place of beginning
containing one hundred and twenty acres
and twenty four hundredths Of an acre of
land be the same more or less"
Taken in execution as the property o
Perry II. Babccck at tho suit of Alonzo T.
Herrck.
Appraised at $ls00Oo.
JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
| Sheriff's Office, Portage Co.
d. hon q
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

Philadelphia Type Foundry.
No. 8. Pear Street, Near the Exchange,
PHILADELPHIA.
fl7HE Subscriber having made great i'm
provements in his method of casting
type and mixing of metals, and had tho
rongh revision of his matrices. the faces If
which are not excelled, in beauty and regu-
larity of cut by any in the country; fatters
himself that by S rict personal attention 10
business, and employing none but the most
skillfu workmen, he is enabled to offer su-
perior article,
At Greatly Reduced Prices, .
He is continually adding to his stock oil
that is new from the best workmen of this
and other countries, and having lately pro-
cured from Europe, great variety of Ne"
Faces and Ornaments, soIicts the attention
of Prn' ers thereto.
Specimens will be sent to those wishing to
order.
Presses, Chases, Cases, Ink. Stands, Gal
leys. Brass Rule, and every o'her article
needed to furnish complete Printing Office
suppliedat the shortest notice.
German Book and job Type,
Of the newest style and of all sizes, carefully
put up in fonts of correct proportion.
ALEXANDER RCBB.
Aug. 80, ls48.-$lO. 1e9.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
Charles Besitley's Estate.

TT OTlCE is hereby given that the under
L = signed have been duly appointed and
qua allfled as Executors on the estate OF
Charles Bentley, deceased, late Of Streets
borough, Portage county, Ohio.
All persons having claims against said Es-
tate are notified to present them legally pros
ven within enc year from this Gate. and all
persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payu ent.
GqThER u RUssELL, u ssSIE; IL, ; Executors.
StreetshornnnL. De- Ath. 1913. $50.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
Thomas Barber;s Estate.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that the sub
~ scriber has been duly appointed ane
qualified as Administrator On the Estate o
Thomas Barber, late Of Nelson. Portage Co
Ohio, deceased.
Dated this ed day of December, 1s4s.
182. ISAAC N FRISBY, Admir-.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
Consumption can be cured.

A FEW facts for persons afflicted with Colds
"A Coughs. Splitting Of Blood, difficulty ef
Breathing, Pain in the sido. Breast, &C., Bron.
chitis, and that delicate and declining state Of
health SO common before consumption sets in.
All persons who may have any of the symp
above enumerated, or those upon whose
yitas the swift and silent moving demon Con-
sum ption has placed his death-like grasp, need
not yet despair of relief. Why? Because
E. Il S T. M A NJ S
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
a Bloodless Victory.
EXTERNAL RENEDY,
CALLED
HUNTS LINIMENT.

4 5 sustaining notorlety unequaled by any
Il similar remedy. II requires no putting TO
give it reputation it has been for some time,
silently and surely securing 1t, and now when
its beneficial effects have been experen ced by
so many, the expressions of gratitude are con-
tinualy appearing, and Those who have bsen
made whole, by its means, are desirous that the
afflicted should no longer remain ignorant of
its invalua BILE and infallbe efficacy.
Mr. Geo. E. Stanton, the Proprietor, is cons
stantly receiving testimonials of benefit received
from its use, and many of the cures it has eff
fccted almost exceed belief. In one case a child
had been cripple for eight years having
wrcnched the spine when at the age of two
years by fall from char. Medical treat
ment failed, but four bottles of the Liniment re-
stored him TO strength, and he now joins with
his playmates in their youthful gambols, ro-
bust as the heathiest of them, aHdonly small
hump on his back to remind him of his early
suferings.
case of PARALYSIS, completely cured, and
the patient restored to perfect health and
siren 9Th by the use Of that truly great Remedy
HUNTS LINIMENT.
BErHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Hunterdon CO. N. J.
August %, lS4S.
George e. Stanton, Esq.-SIR: Having been
restored to perfect health from a Paralytic At
tack, by the of your Hunts Liniment, feel
it duty incumbent upon me to inform you o!
this fact. | was attacked with the Erysipelas
aud took very severe Geld and confined to my
bed for three weeks, perfectly helpless, was
not able to move my limbs the slightest, not
even my finger. The physician gave me up as
a hopeless case, and one for which they could
do nothing. AS last resort my friends pro,
cured your Liniment, and the first application
restored animation at once and by the use OF
three bottles, l am enjoying my health and
strength. Ibelicve that Hunts Liniment saved
my life and am very desirous that every one
should know he value this wonderful Medi>
cine. My whole neighborliood will attest the
truth Of the statement. Yours respectfully
ELIZABETH MILLIGAN.
| Remember this LIniment is sold at the extra
ordinary low price Of 25 cents bottle. Who
would hesitate when certain relief is TO DO had
| for so small sum?
! Sold by every respectable Druggist and Mer>
chant throughout the country.
GEORGE E. STANTON, Proprietor.
! Sing Sing, Westcherter Co. N. Y.
TAgents in Portage Co:-Edward Per
sons, Brimfeld; Charles II. Kent, Franklin;
A.V. Horr, Shalersville; Harmons & Co
Aurora; ]. w. Foster, Mantua; Calvin
White, Mantua; VIM. NJ Richardson, Gar
rettsvile; N. B. Dodge, Randolph; Alden 8
Brush, Atwater, Allen Williamson, Deerf1elt
and ISAAC SWIFT, Ravenna. 4mI65.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
PAPER lfANasNGs DEPOT;

No. ls Cor,la ct Street, N'ev York,
opposite THE wEsTEa> HOTEL.
THE CROTON MANUFACTURING co.
ORGANIZED uader the General Mann)ucfur-
ing Lr,o Of the State Of .Nesc lofk.)
Offer at wholesale. in quantities to- suit pur-
chasers, at manufacturers lo,rest prices, for
cash or approved credit.
PAPER HASTINGS of every variety OF style
and price.
BoRpRRs to match.
FIxE BoARE P.iNrs in great variety.
TRANsPARkNT Window SAADEs.
CIL PAINTED Window SHADES and
VIDE NI>pow CURTAIN PAPERS,
Of the latest sly les and superior finish, all
of their own manufacture and Importation.
As their Stock is large and entirely new.
they invite Merchants, Boz ksellers, and
Dealers in these articles, to call and examine
their styles and prices whenever they visit
the City. Country Merchants Gun e1onstnf
this Stock from o'clock in The morning til
10 o'clock in The erening.
New Yerk, Feb. 90. 1913. 7mli IA.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
David GOss's Estate.

David GOSS's EStuSC'
NTOTICE is hereby given that the subscrl.
Der has been appointed aud quallfied as
Administrator OIL the Estate OF David Goss,
late of Randolph. Portage county, deceased
Dated a, Randolph, this 9th day of Nos
A. D, l8i0.
4w181. IllOMAo uOhbI.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
GREAT ATTRACTION
AT THE

GREAT ATTRACTION
AT THE
Esavcnna Furnishing Emporium.
FRESH ARRIVALS & GREAT BARGAINS
fENIIE undersigned are receiving and shall
Il continue to receive large supplies OF
everything in their line, consisting in part oi
Cass, Tay lor and Van Buren, hats and Caps
of every style and quality, Clocks, Over
Sack and Frock Goats, CASHMERE, Cloth ano
Sat,inet Pants, Satin. ,Cussimere, Cloth and
Common Vests, Fine and common Shirts,
Drawers ard Wrappers. Neck and Pocket
llandkerchiefs, Gloves and Mittens, Suspen-
ders, Carpet bags, Umbrellas, sc, &c. All
of which are offered for cash at lower prices
than have ever been sold in Portage county.
Good Winter Pants for s and lined at that.
and other articles too low to mention. Don't
mistake the place If you want good bargains
at No. 6, East st. TYLER Il ELY.
Ravenna, Sept. 1913.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

EgONNETS TS-FIorence, Pedale, Pearl. I'm,
D perial Slate cold. Straw, and various
other styles of Bonncts, for sale by
Noy 9th. C. PRENTISS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
A General Settlement,

.-a G. PRENTISS,
ID EQUESTS all who have unsettled &c
u counts to settle the same by payment
or note prior to the first of January next, ani
payments will be required on all notes past
due, prior to the first of FEBRUARY next -
The above notice Is intended to apply to all
Revenna Nov. 1248.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

cUGARS s. MOLASsES. good article
y received this..day and for sale cheap at
Tjuue 5 SEYMOUR'S.
EvISH-Cod Fish, Maekre', Connecticut
4 Shad, Western do. White Fish, &c.
for sale at GIl.LETT'S.
June 81.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

A GOOD assortment of Beaver Pals, jast
"A received and for sale by
June 26. S A. GIL LETT Il Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
NOTICE..

OLOVES.-5O doz. Gents and I1sdies
y KID, Beaver, Cashmere Wool and Cot
ton Gloves just reed at
Oct. 10th. DA 5.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
Philadelphia Type Foundry.

* O0DWIN's Superior pressed Tobacco,
VI al TAYLOR'S.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
NOTICE!

NHEAP PRINTS.-The best prints at 81
" and 8 cents per yard IN Ravenna may
be found at the store of C. PRENTISS.
November 29th.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

!" UFFS-C oney, Labrador, Genetre. I'm
Iyl Fitch, I'm. Lynx and Blk tip'd Bohe>
mian Lynx Muffs, for sale at extremely low
prices by c. iRENTlSs.
November 6th.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20
SEser5ff'S Sale,

Sheriff's Office, Portage Co. I
December IS, 1913.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-12-20

IlLUMES FOR WINTER HATS. .-Whi'e.
j Blue. Drab, Canary 8. Cherry col red
Ostrich Feathers. Also, Feather Bunches
and Marawbo Feathers, at
Oct. 25. GILL ETT'S