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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
For the Portage Sentinel
S0ule'S Sovereign Balm Pills.

MEssRs EDfToRs:-I wish for several
and important reasons to call the attention
of your readers to these pills. A more
perfect and well managed scheme of de-
.ception, and imposition could hardly be
found among the great cotempories Of DR..
Soule. If these pills possessed real and
essential merit over other nauseatins ca
thartics, or were they what their, proprie-
tor says they are, Iwouh not object to their
careful and discriminate use. And were
such the case my objections to DR.. Soule be-
coming millionaire by the sale Of aloes and
mandrakes, might be urged with much less
pertinacity. s.. g.z "a ., ..a-a.
Il 1t may not generally be known in our
County that vast quantities Of this 'ssove.
reign balnl'' first sec the light Of day in
Russell, Geauga Co. 1t must be painful
sight 10 the inhabitants ofthat region, TO see
the innocent mandrakes torn up by the roots
and reduced to perfect powder, and then
made to unite with the odious .aloes-and
all for the sake Of manufacturing ''orien-
tal or EASTERN pills. But, then, they be.
come the :'severeign balm!" Yes verify,
the modest mayapple and the aloes, by this
grinding and uniting process, become q uni.
versal medicine-a grand panacsa. Three
brothers Of the renowned DR.. Soule reside
in Russell. Their: perseverance is truly
great and worthy better cause. At one
time, during the last year, they hired Mr..
Sunderland to grind ten bushels of man.
drake root, in his stone mill, at Chagrin
Falls. have but one more remark to
make. ! would say to those, who, consider
these pills good medicine, collect some
mandrake roots, purchase quantity of aloes
at some drug store, pu'verize both articles
then unite them in the form of pills. in the
proportion Of three grains Of the roots, and
two grains of aloes. Though am not a
Doctor, am well satisfied that this for
nula will answer every purpose. =. =.
!. ANTIIMPOsITIoN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
How Mr.. Jones got on Fire.

On Thursday night last, Mr. Jones,
gentleman with red chubby face, and vest
Of the same hue, was brought before the
recorder for having created disturbance
in the streets. The deponent stated that
the accused had rushed out of his domicil
and shouted s:fre!'' The echo of the cry
was instantly taken up by some small boys,
and in a few moments the whole neighbor-
hood was in agony as to the cause or the
Whereabouts Of the conflagration. No
house was to be seen on fire, no roof drop
ped burning cinders to the ground, and no
engines were seen in the vicinity. II was
q most mysterious circumstance but yes
terday it was solved. On examination it
seemed that Mr.. Jones resolved to relieve
himself Of all sublunary cares for a few
hours at least. He accordingly proceeded
to get very drunk, and arrived at his domi-
Gil few hours after sunset in the most
beautiful state. =vc. .... a..... .- ...sE
He saw the bright brass knocker on his
door, but he imagined that it was making
faces at him. He raised his and to smash
the countenance Of the optical intruder, but
he missed it and struck the side Of the
house. His wife, who was q meek, pious
woman, let him into the house, and with
gait something like that Of rheumatic
crab, Mr. Jones walked to his bed room.
Here his meek spouse dismissed her liege
lord from her thoughts with sigh, and I'm.
like Desdemonia in the period Of her vir-
giniiy, Mrs. Jones wished ''that heaven
had seuer made her such man. Mr..
Jones took the candle in his hand, and af.
ter ihtimating TO his wife that he was de.
termined to 90 on a voyage Of discovery
in the back yard, he essayed to fulfil his
intentions. In going out Of the door, gust
of air blew the flame of the candle into
Jones' nostrils, and he went away on his
voyage with prohe,ic thought that some.
thing was about to happen. Jones. and
valiant man he was, searched the yard, but
found neither thieves, murderers nor any
other that could lead him to suppose that
his premises were going to be attacked
Jones leaned against the gate Of his yard,
and quietly surveyed the green grass plat
beyond. In one corner he saw cistern,
bound strongly around with'iron hoops, and
he laughed TO himself, to think, that now-a-
days there would be no particular call on
the water.works.
Then again there was humble wood.
horse and n saw, pile Of wood and an axe
in another corner. Jones. feeling happy
in the possession Of this much of the worlds
goods, in ecsttncy spanked his thigh, and
resolved to do-what? To make over his
estate to the poor--to leave legacy to
some charitable institution, or, after his
death to bequeathe his body to the medical
faculty? No one Of these ideal thoughts
took possession of his mind, but his were
wholly absorbed in the idea Of q broiled
nackerel and pickle. s...g ..s<4s. ,.sssas !.
Jones smacked his lips, and knowing
that his wife was in delicate health, he re,
solved to cook his mackerel himself. Ac.
cordingly he proceeded to the ki,chen,t took
the mackerel out of soak, and placed it on
the fire.. Forgetting that he had bought
some paints and oils to renovate the outside
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
THE VENAL, SANCTUARY.
z THE REV. JAMES GILBoTN

By THE REV. JAMES GILBoTNE LIoNs,I Z. D. :
Where in our churches is the place for th
poora I ask this question with shame and sor
low. WHERE is THE PLACE FOR THE PooR?-s
y y Admit that here andssthere a poo
person has seat: WHERE is IT. Is he invites
to sit with US sin goon place." Or do we say 1,
him hstand thou there, orsit under my footstoola'
DotsNop 80 aoes So s:ts at.stss s.7s z-Esz -
81 WILL BRING YOUR sANcrUARIEs UNTO DESC
1AT1oN."-Lesiticus, xxvL: 81. =.
Itrod the hollow ground that bore = =
"A Christian temple tall and proud, - 90
When at each wide and lofty door :. z'i'Sizs
s.11Yent satreesninss in gorgeous crowd.
A welcome day bid alt rejoice--ssf s =.
+ Affair and ancient festival, r., S. =. =
And the glad organs mighty voice
Shook the strong roof and Gothic wall.
Fnll many a token mark'd the fold, s.sazs.
Where rich and high believers met, :.
The sacred volume clasp'd in gold,
The costly robe and drowsy seat
Priests, people, alter, chancel, choir, u ''fS
Arch, column, window, porch and gate j.
That ample fame, from to spire,
Look'd solemn oil and calmly great -
But mark! An old and weary man -
A stranger clad Gin raiment vile" -....-
With failing steps and features wan,.
When tottering up the fair broad aisle.
They cast him out--Oh faithless race!
On a rude ch--unseen-remote,-- .
Found guilty, in that hour and place, IL.
-.Of-a lean purse and threadbare COAT!
Yes! and if He who sav'd the lost
Stood fainting on the naughty floor,
Array'd in weeds of little cost, '',
Meek as He sought our world before,
In spite of words which none might blame,
And works of goodness freely done, -
That sordid host of wrong and shame
Would greet EHovAH's ONLY SoNl
Oh for prophets tongue or pen 50 .ra=s
To warn the great in wealth and birth, ~
Who build their God house, and then -.
Plants there-THE MEANEsr PoMPs OF EARTH!
To brand that Church which spurns the poor
From every vain and venal pew, "a" .as
Where 'scloth;d in purple herd secure,
To kneel or sleep-the lordly few!
Give me the shed, low bare and plain,
Where love and humble truth abide,
Rather than hearts most holy fame
Defled by selfish pomp and pride;
Give me the damp and desert sod,
Walled in by darkold forest trees, 1z -
Rooted over by the skies of God, s.s
BUT PERISH TEMPLES SUCH AS THESE. !.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
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@ RAVENNA, OHIO WEDNESDAY,, JAN 4l9, l8R

lof hishouse, Jones sat down on tin c can 81
turpentine and commenced baslins his fish
with butter, and occasionally Moving OH
a aipinch of peppef.or Fhe fnae Hsfel sputter.
ed and trembled on the gridif Qp, and Jones
twas in ecssacies. One Side oftbe fish was
done and just as he was aboat % tlrn il, the
top Of the can Of tnfpehtine asd way and
Jones' coat tail nabecatne. saaanatad with in
fflammable liquid. s = -.
+ In turning round tossee swIlat was the
matter, the fire caught the taN ofkis coat,
and almost instantly he was "a stlazs iol
glory. y The flames darteds his back,
and wreathed thenpselv ser.
penis ahose liis isanil
wait for fire engine, but rushed. out Of
the door into the street and cried at the top
Of his voice. "Fm afire! i'm afre!" .sa.1
A watchman in the vicinity ran up to
the, unfortunate individual, and inquired
what was the matter. Seeing Jones Kick.
ing and splurging about the muddy street,
something like a newly caught sea turtle
when it is turned onsits back, the watch.
man took hold of him: Jones being exns pc.
rated, and in his furry taking tho watch .
man for an assailant or highway robber,
hit him quite a severe t,ow in the mouth.
This conduct the waichman resented by
giving Mr.. Jones tap on the head with q
club, and ''nolus roius," as General Tay.
lor is reported to have said, carried him to
the watch-house. Yesterday morning the
wife Of Jones had conversation with the
recorder. and the good natured magistrate
ordered the unfortunate Jones to be dischar-
ged. He went cut of the court room mi
nus his coat tail and a portion Of his trow-
sers, and mentally resolved never again to
attempt, to fry mackerel, when he was
a ''little how come, you so.". IAN o'er
true tale" ."2- - - SOS gEEaz0 ",Elssbg7E
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19

The GUERRILLAs.-Gen. Scott has a.
dopted the proper course towards. the vii
lainous guerrillas. The following is an
extract from n recent order:
mo quarters will be given to known
robbers or murderers, whether called GU
errillas or rancheros, and whether serving
under Mexican commissions or not
They are equally pests to unguarded Mex
icans, foreigners and small parties Of Amer
leans; and ought TO be sxterminated."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
And vet Anotherii

ST. Louis, january. IT, 1S45.
The steamer Planter, running on the H.
linois river, on the 5th inst, burst both her
boilers. Her cabin was torn in fragments,
and five persons killed, and many others
scalded very badly, including the Captain,
Clerk, and Engineer.-H. -. (.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19

ANEcDoTE OF OUR BRAZILIAN MINISTER.
The Hon: David Tod, the new minister 10
Brazil, while in Philadelphia, short time
before. be sailed for Rio, unexpectedly met
in Dock street, just as he was going down
to the boat on his way to Washington, an
old school-fellow of his, from the interior Of
Ohio, whom he commonly called Jake yMil-
Ter. They had not seen each other for sew
eral years.. though intimate friends in
their earlier days, when they attended the
district school together.
"Why, Dave!" exclaimed Miller clutch
ing his hand with the strength and tenacitv
Of vice-''it is indeed you, why what in
the world brought you here, and what are
you going to do"
"Oh,3 | a.n just on my way to Washing
ton, Jake; but expect shortly to proceed as
minister to South America" --l
"Indeed! why that's good way off, ifthe
geography we learnt together was true
But do you get any pay for it iieh!" looking
up lnqulrlngly. s.:sa. 1,sa~sa st eso .!ssss.
"Oh, yes, get nine thousand dollars out.
fit, and nine thousand dollars q year"
'indeed! why that's an immense sum of
money-still hope you will getit; but tell
you, Dave. whispering in his ear) ii's my
candid opinion yon'H nerer make preach
~ Germantown Telegraph.
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19

= How little legislation is needed by the
people. Of this State. Particular localities
and interests are always wanting help from
the government; but the people of Ohio
show, and have shown for years sort Of
reckless carelesness Of what occupies their
General Assemblies. These bodies meet
and devote themselves to local and private
Legislation, ''foF WANT Of something else TO
do. The present General Assembly has
not been inactive; larger amount Of. bills
have passed both Houses than are general
ly enacted during the first month Of ses-
sion. But all is tinkering and mending,
putting patch on charter or granting
relief to corporation-nothing, absolute
ly nothing for the,people--for truly the peo-
pie need nothing but to be let alone.-0hio
Press. -
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Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, VIII
be found specified at the head of such articles, iii GU
page of quotations. The following are othcrreguar
tons:
Memorandum That in all cases in which the n-
voice or entry shall contain the weight or guam
tity or measure of goods wares or merchandise now
weighed or measured, or guaged, the same shalt be
weighed gagged or measured, at the expense OF the
owner, agent, or consignee.
cbacks-That from aud after the first day OF
December Is 49, in lieu of the bounty heretofore au-
thorizrd by law TO be paid the expectation OF
picklcd fish of the fisheries of the United States,
if cured with foreign salt, drawback equal amount
to the duty paid the SALT and no more: to be as.
cerained under such regulations as may be prescribed
by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Credits.-All duties payable in cash-or
Goods Wares aud Merchandise, on their mporta-
ton NAV be placed in Public Stores under the Ware
housing law, and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, Sc, withdrawn therefrom (except for
exportaon, but if not claimed at the expiration
of year. or duties and charges paid, are then to be
appraised and sold under the direction of the Colec
| tor of the Port
Tares auotrcd.- sugar in boxes Is per cent; in
casks i2 in bags and mats s. Coffee in casks l2 IN
bass .; and bales 81 Cotton in bales q and in ceroon
G. Cocoa in casks TO- and in bags |. Checsein boxes
90 Indigo in ceroons IL and in cases Is. Pepper
in bags q Pimento in bags3. And Figs in drum
| 10 per cent.
Leakage and brsakage.--On spirits per cent
Ale Beer and Porter in bottles 10. Allother Liquor
in bottles per cent.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12

Restrictions.-No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 30 tons burhen. No Beer, die and Porter
sure: or if in bottles Of less than six Dozen
No distilled spirits in casks capacity than nnc-
ty gallons, wine measure, except Brandy which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than
gallons.
Tonnage d,ty-On American vessels and the YES
sesof Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg, Bremen, Lubec Prussia, Sweden, Norway, Old
enburg, Russia Austria, Brazil, Hanover Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican and
Tcxian, from whatever port or place, free; and on
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada
roupe fUe cents per tOn-when laden with other
than colonial produce On French vessels from
other ports and on all other foreign vessels Except
as above enumcrated) comingfrom ports whore Ame-
rcans cpcrmtedto trade, ninetyf four cts per Ton
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts.
ton.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12

For every vessel either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring rs tons custom house tonnage,
coming from the sea to the city of Baltimore, per
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
For the months of December, January February
and March, in addition to every foot such YES
sci draws, ..'......'..'' '.''-''' 80
Belt enacted bythe General AssembtyQ Of Maryland,
That every master owner of merchant vessel 60
ng TO sea- whether sailing under coastng license or
registered of the burthen Of one hundred and twenty
tons and shall be obliged TO receive the first
Pilot who offers to conduct pilot his vessel, and
shall continue the same Pilot to the Capcs, or shall
pay him halfpotage provided inc saa rho, shai,
speak or board said vessel above Fort Mciienry ana
shall be duly licensed to act as Pilot and provided
further that the Pilot who shall have conducted any
vessel from the Capes into port shall be entitled 10
take charge of the vessel as Photo the Capes'
on her ncxtv voyage.
err of merchant vessel, sailing under coastng license
or registered of the burthen of one hundred tons ana
upwards coming from sea, shall be Obliged to take the
first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or pilot his YES
sell and shall continue the same to the port OF
ton or shall pay to him half piotagc provided said
pilot shall speak or board said vessel before Cape
Henry Light House shall bear south, and provided
also the said Pilot shall have branch or license TO
the destined port of said vessel.
SEc.3 And be it enacted, That the owners OF all
vessels of the burthen Of seventy-hve tons ana up
wards not exceeding one hundred tons, before gong
10 sea shall apply TO the Board of Pilots tor Incense
10 the Chesapeake Bay, and shall pay TO the
said Board for such license the rate OF SIX cents per
on and such license shall be good twelve months
| SEC. And be IL enacted, That the master OF any
vessel for which license is made necessary, ny .ne
preceding section, who shall navigate the same with
out such license, shall subject himself TO receive
pilot upon the same terms as is provided Tor In the
first section of this Act.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12
TRAVELLING FACILITIES
xs,..,, INSTANCES and Fare from Baltimore
AT BALTIMORE
Isd New YORK

Az Is n u EltloN
Fer philadelphia and View fofR-
Ahout 100 miles, S3-About 300 miles. Ia 30.
n S,onme, Ieope Are due
D.;Iv at p. Nj. Daily, at ....o A. M
Daily, exc Sun. 8 A. NJ. Daily, exc. Sun "a anu
and p M. = "
For York and COiunibia. Pa
So miles, Si.5o-70 miles, $2i2s.
Cars lease :,
Daily. exc. Sun. j. p. NJ. | anu " r. M
For Washington city
40 miles. $I CONC round trip tickets ssued.)
DaHy' az exc. sun. Ga. Nj Daiy,s A.M& sr.m
and g. P. M D'y' oao SUI"
ITS miles, ST. . u, q
M. !
For Ei,icott's mills and Frederick
rs miles, 60 cts.--60 miles, $2.4o'
Daiy. IA. NJ. Daily. ;...;S p M
Da;iy' sun. 4 p. NJ. Daily exc. Sun. ~ A. M
uaruer,s Ferry and Winchester Va
81 mles.--lll miles. =,
Coysleave daily Z! A. NJ. Daily. .....'..o r. NJ
For NORFOLK and Portsmouth VA
1870 miles. SIS. ~.
D,;v ''. n. FIN. Daily. at .......7 A.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12
T Whole Number 532i

ed One Dollar. Bills of Sale, where the amount
conveyed exceeds i 200 and release of mortgage,
One Dollar.
Mortgages, with or without a covenant for the
payment Of the intended to be secured,
quired TO be stamped according to the above scale.
Where bond or note is given for the debt secured
by the mortgage, il is not necessary that such mort
gage, and the bond note thereby secured, should
both be written on stamped paper.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12
All beyond the ID o. "
WHAp EACE

SECTION |. BE ii enacted md ordainedby The May
or and City Council Of Baltimore, That from and
after the passage of this Ordinance all Goods Wares
or Merchandise landed on the public wharves, from
or placed thereon for the purpose of shipment
posurc for sale, shall pay the following Rates Of
Wharfage for each and every day the same may
main thereon, any less time excepting, however,
Fire Wood and Lumber, the rates of which to be
accounted for the whole time allowed by Ordinance,
for the same to remain on the wharvcs,) to be paid
by the consignee in event of their being
none, the master Of the vessel, and all goods shipped
from one vessel to another, half price, also TO be
paddy the shipper, owner,or the master aore-
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12

Bills, Notes, &c., unstamped, are no evidences OF
debt. a..
Supplement TO the Act imposing Duties on Promis-
sorry Notes. &C., from and after the LIST day Of
Nay. 1916. ~
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RATES OF PIL0TA G. E

FOR THE PORT OF BALTIMORE,
Condensed m aticrappe thereto from
rarious Acts Of the General Assembiyof Maryland.
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STATE OF MARY ND.

IdriF Of Duties imposed By The S T Nj p CT
on Promissory Noips. Bills Of Exchange, Special
ties, and other Instruments Of Writing, on and
after May 10. 1916
On Notes or Instruments of aud under One Hundred
nnIla M il reuuired.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-12
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
TARIFF OF RATES OF TRANSPORTATION
ON TIE MAIN STEM

BETWEEN BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND
jSuLj cCttO some hue modi fcatiOn tchere tchois
car is eRsagedf0r specific article.