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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
RAVBNNA, OHIO, MONDAY AUGUST 2z 1919

PRouD AND PooR.-The family of Mrs.
Brown, good widow, consisting of six
daughters, had the misfortune to be poor
and proud, Above the gross, vulgarty OF
manual labor, though not above its neces-
sity, they lived in. ':stuck up'' idleness- and
dependent mainly on the hard earnings OF
the mother, fpf support. Finally Maria,
who was the youngest, and rather pretty,
managed TO wfn the heart and hand of the
village physicipn, and got married. The
alliance shniAg Considered as q decided step
s.la xxata. the Esly,sttre
IsiaB Baessiste& grew aflsiar and ouder than
ever, While the Doctors vile took a new
and improved set of airs 10 match her ad-
vancement in rhe scale Of 'sgood society," -
Being comfortably bestowed in her new
house, she began to feel the need Of some-
body to mind the pots and kettles; and
seeing neighbor, "a thrifty mechanic, who
used to be ''bosso to her father in the same
shop.) going past the door: she called out
to him in an affected manner, TO know
where she should find servanl-expect-
ing to get an offer of one of his daughters.
"Well, don't know" said the carpenter,
SHELF is little hard TO be got just now, but
there is the widow Browns girls who |
should think you might get, as they are
dreadful poor, and seem to be always out
of work." Some neighbors who overheard
the coloquy, say that madam retreated in
to her houseswilh precipitancy that was
quiteaalarming to behold, and never spoke
of the Carpenter afterwards, but as a yul-
gar person who knew nothing Of the proper
distinctions Of society. -Bosf. Post.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
Affecting Incident.

A poor man residing in the upper part of
the city, left home at the usual hour some
days since to perform his daily labor, and
on returning in the afternoon found that his
wife had been seized with the cholera du-
ring the forenoon and conveyed to the hos
pital in 18th street. He Immediately went
there, and as he entered the place six coffins
were carried out to be conveyed to the Pot
ter's field. The poor fellow proceeded to
the room and inquired for his wife, when he
was informed that she was dead, and that
one of the coffins that he had passed con-
tained her body, but which of them they
could not tell, as no marks are placed upon
them to distinguish one from the other. The
man, in an agony of grief, started in pur-
suit of the conveyance, and accompanied it
to the Potter's field, when he pleaded so
hard to be permitted to look once more upon
the face of his wife, that permission was
given, and the cofins were opened. The
body of the woman was exposed, he seized
it franticly in his arms, and pressed it fond
| ly to his bosom. For moment he fancied
he felt the beating of her heart, and seizing
her wrist, he exclaimed, &My God, she
Hres" At that moment the woman open
ed her eyes and recognised her husband.
She was conveyed home and is now quite
recovered. If this be true, and our inform
ant affirms that it is-what frIghtful re-
flectionit coniures up that perhaps others
bearing only the semblance of death, have
been permaturely hurried TO the gravel
I N, Y. Mirror.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

HORRIBLE CAsE.-We heard of a shock
ing event yesterday, which took place on
the previous day in Reserve Township, and
which, though we did not learn the names
of the parties concerned, we can vouch for
as being true, having it from the best au-
thority.
It seems that woman died in that town
ship few days ago, leaving little child Of
between two and three years old behind her.
and ere her body was hardly cold, her hus'
band went off with another woman, leaving
the poor little innocent child tied in chail
in the empty house For two days ane
nights it had no food, until neghbor hap
pening to pass by, heard its feeble groans
and opening the door, found it almost at tn
point of death from starvation and exhaus
ton. He kindly ministered to its wants
and the poor little thing is now doing well
We have seldom heard of more horribl
case than this, and trust that the inhuma
father will meet with the punishment he S
we'll deserves.-PiHsburgh Gaz.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
Strange Calculation.-Some genius has
TIE following calculation:

perpetrated TIE following calculation:
81 have been married 80 years, during
which time have received from the hands
of my wife three cups of coffee each day,
two in the morning and one at night, max
ing about 5,040 cups of half a pint each,
or nearly 70 barrels of 30 gallons each,
weighing 1880 lbs. or nearly nine tons
weight. Yet from that period have scarce
ly varied in weight myself from l60 lbs
1t will therefore be seen, that have drunk
in coffee alone, 2lS times my own weight.
| am not much of meat eater, yet pre-
sumo l have consumed about eight ounces a
day, which makes 5,S06 lbs. or ten oxen.
of flour I have consumed in 80 years, about
so barrels For twenty years Of this time,
drunk two wine-glasses Of brandy each
day, making 900 quarts. The port wine,
Madeira, whiskey punch, &C., I am not a.
BILE to count, but they are not large. When
we take into account all the vegetables in
addition, such as potatoes, peas, asparagus,
strawberrys, cherries, apples, pears, peach.
es, raisins, &C., the amount consumed by
an individual is most enormous. Now, my
body has been renewed more than four
times in 80 years; and taking it for grant.
ed that the water, of which | have drank
more, acts merely as dilutent, yet taken
together, l conclude that have consumed
in SO years, about the weight Of l,l00 mer
of l60 lbs each.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
A Gentleman.

F. Show me the man who can quit the bril-
liant society ofthe young to listen to the
kindly voice Of age-who can hold cheer.
fnl converse with one whom years have de-
prived Of charms show me the man who
is as willing to help the deiormed who
stand in need Of help, as if the blush Of
Helen mantled on her cheeA-show me
the man who would no more look rudely
at the poor girl in the village than at the ele-
CANT and we'll dressed lady in the saloon
show me the man who treats W protected
maidenhood as he would the heiress, sur
rounded by the powerful protection of
rank, riches and amily-show mo the man
who abhors the libertine 's-gbe, who shuns
as q blasphemer the traducer of his moth
er's sex-who scorns as he would q coward
the ridiculer of womans fob!es, or the
.sEpossr { ef woalaPly repp:alion- show me
That man who ne1e eFbrgetsi for an instant
the delicacv,, the respect that is due TO
woman as woman in any condition or class
show me such man and you show me
a gentleman-nay, you show me better,
you show me G true Christian.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
Doubt Not.
= EY, u N. KNowLToN.
49,. IL. f..-xsc Lee ,sa. 1iron y.

When, ,th9d Of life is dreary
ID And when gloom thy course enshrouds
sn thgetepsare faint and weary,
Hid thy spirit dark with clouds,
S&6adfast still in thy well-doing,
B set thy soul forget the past
) steadfast still, the right pursuing,
Doubt not! joy shall come at last.
Striving still, and onward pressing,
: Seek not future years to know,
RufpEsERvE the wished for blessings,
: It shall come, though it be slow,
Never tiring-upward gazing
/ Iet thy fears aside be cast,
u md thy trials tempting, Drawing
Doubt not! Joy shall come at last.
gKeepnot thou thy soul regretting,
Seek the goed-spurn evils thrall,
Thoughihy foes thy path besettinng,
Thou shalt triumph o'cr them all.
1ielgh each year but bring thee sadness,
And thy youth be heeting fast,
Thrre'n be time enough for gladness-
Doubt not! joy shall come at last
His fond eye is watching o'er thee
His strong arm shall be thy guard
Duty's path is straight before thee,
1t shall lead to thy reward,
But thy ills thy faith made stronger
Mould the future by the past
Hope thou on little longer,
Doubt not. joy shall come at last.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

CUR1os1rIEs-Babies to sit on the
laps(e) Of the year.
The woman who kneaded the dough for
the crust of the earth.
A box of salve to cure the lelon on the
finger Of cradle.
A pair of spectacles for the eye of a
lime kiln.
One of the pups from saw-mill dog.
Garments for the naked truth.
A cure for the heaves in a shaving horse.
Leather tanned with the bark of a dog,
A half gallon OF the spirit of '76.
The scalp of the wolf that was in the
cows tail.
The bristle on the end Of time.
Handles for the axes of the planets
The nose on the face of nature.
Drops to cure the tooth ache in rake.
A fox caught by the hounds of wagon
The skin Of the legislative body.
A finger nail from the hand of clock.
A bill for the abolition of the slaves o
circumstance.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

ANOTHER HEAD OFF.-We learn that
our democratic friend Williams has been
removed from the post office at Dryden,
Lapeer county, and John M. Lamb ap-
pointed in his place. Mr. Lamb was the
Van Buren, candidate for Congress last fall,
having been whig all the days of his life.
What does this mean? Is Fitz Warren sci.
ling General Taylor? He is certainly ap:
pointing his enemies to office.
The following is said to have been writ
ten on the last post-bill from Dryden, by
Mr.. Williams:-Detroit Free Press.
Fitz Warren has spoken, and off goes my head,
But still am better than dozen men dead,
To assist in routing the whole Taylor crew
In the good time that's coming in IS ffty-two.
The "cause" why Pm removed, allow me to guess
didn't vote for Taylor, but did for Gen. Cass;
My Lamb-1ike successor is an independent man
Tho he dsd'nt vote for Taylor, he did for littl
Van.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

CONFIDENCE MEN.-A man has been
taken up and imprisoned in New York, for
accosling people in the street, and inqnlr-
ing if they will loan him their watches, or
other articles for an hour? Surprising
as it may seem, he actually found those
who complied with his request-but it is
not surprising that ii was the last they saw
Of him or their valuables, until he was ar
rested.
Now wherein is the :'confdence man"
worse than President Taylor? He obtain
ed his high position by the same process,
and then forget his promises! He asked
the people Of this country to ''put conf
dence" in his pledges not to be a party
President to remove men from office
for opinions sake-to regard honesty and
capacity as the main requisites-to know
no party, and wear no party trammels.
Well-he has not kept one Of those
pledges-but has defrauded thousand Of
their votes! He is the real confidence
man," after all. The New York chap is
the mere inutator! the humble disciple of
"the second Washington. Conn. Reg.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

UNITED STATES AND HUNGARy.-A A
letter is published, duted June 25th, from
John NJ. Clayton, Secretary Of State, to
l.. r. Breisach. 1t acknowledges the
receipt Of the proceedings the Hungari-
an meeting in New York, and says, tn the
name of the President, that the United
States will recognize Hungary if she
maintains her independence sin this une.
quail contest" There is no sympathy ex-
pressed for that struggling natiop<
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
nFTwo Dulchmen, travelling, took uF

TTwo Dutchmen, travelling, took up
camp together, at night. Beng much
wearied by their days march, they soon
fell asleep. After they had slept some
time, one of them was awakened by q
thunder storm. He got up much alright
ed and called to his companion to arise, as
the day Of judgement had come. "Lie
down, lie down, you FOOL" said the other,
edo you think as how the tay of shud ge-
ment would come in te night?"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
n~The people of Rome annoy their

TThe people of Rome annoy their in
yaders in every way they can. If a
Frenchman enters public house, every
Italian retires Instantly. No notice is TAX
en- of any question asked by Frenchman
in the streets. And, as the inhabitants are
not allowed to be out after half.past nine
o'clock, they sit in the windows and balco
nies of their houses, and crow an imitation
of the noisy biped of France.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

MATRiMoNJAL.-"My DEAR" said an
affectionate spouse to her husband, tam
not your only treasured 20, yes" was
the cool reply, ''and would willingly lay
it up in heaven" What an s.insinuating'
wretch!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

0F"Are you looking for any one in
particular?' as the rat said when he saw
the cat watching him.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27
che portage 5entil,el.
SAMUEL D. HARRIS, ,JR., PUBLISHERS.
ROSWELL PATTERSON.

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Publishers. - ayts-.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

FHorn says he has n Catholic um
brella--it always keeps lent.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-27

GA young lady when told to exercise
for her health, said she would jump at an
offer, and run her own risk.
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05
Horse Shoeing and Farrierv,

TllE subscriber bcgs leave to nnnouce to the public
that he has opened an establishment in Columbus
street, near the Catholic Church, where the business
oihorSr shoeing and hrrlery will be conducted on the
most scientific principles II is generally admitted
that too many OF those who practice shocng are to.
tally Ignorant o its principles, thereby producing the
numerous cases of contractions and diseases of the
feet daily witnessed It really becomes the duty OF
every one who values good horse, so essential 10
his profit as well as his pleasure to secure the scyi
ceso good inrricr tor so useful an animal
tVtceh yegrs practical experience it is hoped, will
enable the subscriber to follow correct svstru col-
cuotcd TO prevent diseases consequent on unskilhl
snoclng; and when necessary, TO remedy the errors
of the pnSt. L. TANNING
Ottawa Nov o. SIS III
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05
Cabinet Furniture, @
5. &c 10 Chairs and Mattresses. NJ

DETER RuSSEL respectfully call~ the attention
j othI- friends and the public to his present stock
ot plain and paror furniture Feeling thankful tor
the encouragement, gwen him, he wl make every
cNrrton still TO merritt by keeping that sly. ot
work which val be- Of most value for the money
and by selling ut the lowest possible rates
lie has on hand. and wIji continue TO receive from
St Loms "A variety OF Bureaus cane and wood sent
Chalr., cane and wood seat Rockers. &c. and wIi.
continue 10 manufacture bcd,rad- Of every style,
aud all such woIh as can be- best made here
Moss Mattras-c- ON hand and mnde 20 order stuff
e! with No. picked moss, md cheaper than
they can he bought IN 81 Loui- or Chicago
No-s tor sale and a, kind, OF work made 70 order
nj ms esinhiiNhmcnt ON In Sale Street.
Ottawa, sept ~ 1919 -S-3n
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05
CIlsEuNSlfIsANCC.

TUE undersigned having been appointed ngcn, Of
the NORTH Western Insurance tOmpaHy Of Us.
iwego, New York, is prepared for msunng houses,
bul'dmgs, manufactures, sorcs, goods wares and
tnerchandlse generally from log. damage 10y fire.
Snld company was incorporated by h. state of New
ORR IN 1882. Capital SljOOOO, jOll paid nj
, . Directors,
" Pufirs PnTNlx, SEru GRosvENoR, hNGa
booAnr lr, GEoRGE W MoRroN New York CITY
7. BREwsTIR, Geo. FtnER, LururR lVRlanr,
;. u LuDlnw. u. EAGLE, A.BRoSs0N, A ?. grant,
JAMEs Lyos. Oswego lf'.
" L. pRuyN, Albany, lnll.cm
SAMUEL llAwLEy, see. GEoRGp FlsurR. pfes't
GEO. II NORRIS, agent Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05
DAYTON Woollen Factory,

TllEabovc Factory will he carried on as usunl by
ID, GREENJ Notwithstanding the fatal endemic
which has carried of three OF the Green family, and
hope to receive ns heretofore liberal share olpulic
patronage. Wcwould here tender our thanks 10 our
friends aud patrons, and hope by strict attention and
liberal bargains ln the way of exchanged to conn.
uc to merit your generous confidence.
Dayton, Ill April 10, 1919 j. g. d GREEN.
n B--Thc Howing Mills of John Green will
he carried on ns heretofore by DG.
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05

FIrrilGc u VnGOn NanWIaCtOIY.
WIN PALMER returns thanks 10 the public for
w the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on
him, and having associated himseltwth J G. GAY,
he would state that they are prepared to carry the
Carriage and Wagon Making luSiGcSS,
in all is various branches Our stock Of lumber IS
well seasoned, and we are determined to make the
best work that Is made IN the country. Two-hors.
wagons kept constantly on hand All who wish to
purchase are invited 10 cal aud examine for them.
selves before purchasing elsewhere Shop on the
corner OF Columbus and Jefferson streets Lumber
taken IN exchange for work WM PALMER.
Ou0wa. nb II Is ! g. GAY
The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05

'""' 'H'l 'ii'S VI tHc DEOlUeT at
whose house he was staying. in re-
gard to the route he was to take, and
the people among whom he was
going. AS to the route, all that was
made satisfactory enough; but the
account givin Of the people was not
encouraging in very high degree.
'The fact is SAYS the brother.
rather warmly, its my opinion they
don deserve to have the Gospel
preached among them.'
10 this, however, tie preacher
very naturally demurred, and said
that he was not sent to call the right
eous but sinners to repentance.
'Where will | stop 10 nigit?' he
inquired. 1t was Saturday after
noon, and on Sunday morning he was
TO preach at his first appointment.
'Well, said the brother. SLOWLY and
thoughtfnlIy, i can tell you where
you ougltto stop; but | don't know
that You will be so welcome there as
at poorer place. Brother Martin
is better able to entertain the prea-
cher> comfortably than any one else
III that section; but | believe he has
never invited them home and they
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The Ottawa free trader., 1849-10-05

class paper he found that sister Rus
sell was absent. On dismiSsing the
meeting, all except the old black
woman retired. She fingered, how
ever, to get a shake hands with the
new preacher, and to show him that,
if she was old, her teeth were good,
and her eyes white and lively.
On emerging into the open air, O.
dell saw the last Of his flock slowly
retiring from the scene Of worship.
For two of the women, their hus-
bands had waited outside of the NEE
ting house, and they had taken into
their wagons two other women who
lived near. When the preacher
came out, these wagons were alrea-
dy in motion, followed by the old
black woman, who, il now appeared,
had the key Of the meeting house
door, which she locked.
'Thcn YOU are the sexton, Aunty,'
remarked Odell, with a smile.
'Yes, massa, keeps de key
'Wcll Nancy said Odeil, who had
already made up his mind what he
would DO. Pm going home to din
ncr with you.'
'Me, nassau Old Nancy looked
as much surprised as a startled here.
yes. You see they've al. gone
and left me, and | fee! hungry
You'll Civ" me some Of your dinner?
Yes, maSsa, please God! iii give
You all of it; but, It's only pork and
ominy'
Very good; it will be all the
swr' TER because am wclcomc.'
Deed mas<a, and you is welcome
five hundred times over, But it was
% downright shame for all the white
folks logo olfso. Inever seed such
people =
'Ncvcr mind, Nancy; don't troub-
le yourself. shall be well enough
taken care of. FIltrust you for that
And so Mr.. Odpll mounted his
horse, and accompanied the old wo-
man home. She lived rather over a
mile from the meetins-house, and the
waywas by the comfortable residence
of Mr.. Martin, he latter did not
feel altogether satisfied with himself
as he rode home. He was not GER
tain that the preacher had stayed at
Sister Russell's on the night before.
He might have ridden over from
s. since morning This sugges-
ton caused him to feel rather unea-
sy in mind; for if this was the case
it was doubtful whether, after class
was over, there was any one who
could or would invite him home.
'What kind of man is the new
preacl;rr?' inquired Mrs. Martin of
her husband, on his return from NEE
ting.
He seems like a very good sort
of a man. replied Martin indifcr-
emily.
SIS he young or old p
sAhoui NV ace. I shouId ,h;,L,
.NIarricd >,
.I'm Surr don. Lrow',
did Won sncak to him .,
.No-I came away after the Scr
mon
.Thcn Won didn't stay 70 class >,
NO.
Sister Russell was there orcoursc9
No: she's s;rE,
so | heard. The rrcachcr d;dn',
stay at her house last nirAt,
How doyou know p
Mrs Williams called in willie YOU
were away. She has Just been TO
sister RuSSeli'S'
Nnd the new preacher didn't STAY
20 her house last niyht?
No. Mrs. Williams asked par.
ticu'arl,.'
lie must have ridden on from s.,
th'S morning. I'm most sorry | did
not wait ana ask INN to come home