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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24

o dI WUOH1 IL may OOuCeFU.
4 LII PERSONS indebted 10 the subscriber
n by Note or Book account are requested
% cal! at his office and settle the same be-
fore the first day of January, az he is going
south BOON after that time. All claims not
then settled will be left with the proper per-
son for immediate collection. Settlement
in his absence may be made with Joshna
G. Willis. WILLIAM GAME.
November 10, 1849.
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FOR SALE.

FUR SALE. y = II"
T'HE sub scriber will sell at bargain the
= Building and Engine used by him as an
OIL MILL. The location for Machine
Shop ami Foundry cannot be surpassed in
this county. The building and engine are
well calculated for that purpose. The prop
er'y will be sold very low for cash-or if
preferred, 8 part of the purchase money
down and credit for a term of years Tor the
bolance. JOHN WHITTLESEY.
Campbell's Port. Forage Go. o. Z
july 9, 1849.
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51' 40, ONCE MORE.
THAT CLOTHING HAS COMET
BY RAIL ROAD EXPRE ESS.

Saturday, May 9th, ls4e.
DECElVED a large lot Of Ready Made
Ia Clothing from The extensive Establish- :
ment Quincy Hall Boston, every variety Of
Summer Goats, entire new style, consisting
Of Olive and Brown Sacks, Mohair. Croton
Cloth, sDrabe,t, Codding,on. Csshmarett,
Tweeds. Jeans, and Bro. Linen Coats from
Clio t5dnllais.l
Z PANTS & VESTS an endless variety, 1t
is probably unnecessary to say that you can
find the largest and best assortment, as well
as the cheapest at the Stone Store, that can
be found in the County, Dyoa don't deIieoe
it just call and fake look, at
May 5th, l849. DAY ,.
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Important notice.
r AM going to collect all of my debts, (if
i can, and. pay all that can! Friends.
do you understand
WIN. P. HAZEN. .
Rayann.. Oct. %. 18ag.
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Sophia Eams
Petition for Divorce.

Menzo Eams. z
NOTICE is hereby given, that the said
~ Plaintiff. on the e9lh day of Octeber.
A. D. l849, filed her Petition in the Cour,
of Common Pleas for the county of Portage,
in The State of Ohio, praying to be diyorc-
ed from the said Defendant, assigning for
cause, gross neglect of duty, and hab,tual
drunkenness. LUTHER DAY,
Oct. 90, 1s49. Sol. for Plf.
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EAPS.-A great assortment Of Men Q and
" Boys Caps, Of every descriptioh sna
lyle, and at CIV prices,,at -
Sept .. iCNELLk ER'a
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E(IlRIEEM REsPEcIABLE WITNESSES

certify that all the above atatements Of Heskin are
strictly every patcuor they being well acquainted
with him The witnesses narnes follows, namely:
Doei 7Aomas Williams of the most respectable ply
ecians in Rome G. R. Bro,un proprietor OF the West
Rome Hotel Ed,uard Hitchings Jesse Hchings, Azlad
Hifchings Jesse Tyon, Elizabeth Tyon, Henry Cenradt,
Esabe conradt Phny Dare,o, john Tryon Dsk'ah Iyon
RUSSELL G. LEONARD wholesale and retail druggists, Of
Rome certify that they acquainted with the said
Hasn and and believe bis statement OF cure to be
tive BISSELL & LEONARD.
BRANTos INDIAN PURIFIER cures oil impure diseases
of the blsod, viz: Seald Head. Salt khenma,so
Eruptions Pirpes Face Piles Bles, Ulcers Cest'cs
ness Hercual Diseases Liver COMPETENT Pans in the Bae
Side and Limbs Rush Of Blood to the Head. &c. &C.
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Another Great Battle.

Another Great Battle.
The americans hare cat their aOay
through acithout the loss of man!
CANADA is OURS!!
JOHN BULL GIVES IT UP!!!
ANOTHER NEW TAILOR SHOP.
4 LII Gentleman wanting clothing made
N Fashionable and warranted to fit will
please give me a call. All calls will be
thankfully received and duly attended to.
Gentlemen will understand that all Cloth
put shears to, and spoil, l will pay for.
Cutting done cheap, warranted to fit if
rightly made up.
Shop up stars, over Beckwith's Grocery,
at the sign of the big shears.
C. C. SHARP.
Ravenna, Sept. 8, 1249. 222tf.
CHOES! SHOES!!-lo cases of Ladies'
y Misses and Chlldrens Shoes of every
description. just reed and selling at reduced
prices by c. PKENTlSS.
Oct. LIST. 184e
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Horrid scrofiala Cured.

Mr. B. Haskn says certificate dated, Rome, Dec go
1s46: aBRANTS INDIAN PURIFIER has saved my life.
had on t,eeny large Ueers-had been confined to my
bed year-was expected to hne tnentyJour hours
could not raise my head from the pillow my hand to
nv head when commenced using Brants Indian Purifier
Ny neck almost wholly eaten of from ear to esr-an
chin soha unless stopped by plaster breathed
through hole and could not takmy ear was so eaten
around it that it could be lifted up out OF It's place
only holding by small piece-two ulcers my arm de.
stroyod the use ulcer large my hand had
nearly through my side assure you was very
sore man. and in most miserable, hopeless, dying
condition But bad was the first bottle OF Brants Pa.
raer used enabled to get off Of the bed where had
TO get out of hou.ethe third bottle enabled me to go
about two miles foot Rome Centre where procured
ak bottles more When had finished using these betles
seventeen out twenty ulcers had healed upy car and
neck were wel-ny was cured so that Icould wesk
with it again. and my general health is now gooa
Mr.. Haskn afterward stated under OATH before h Z.
Johnson ESQ., justice Of the peace at Rome that few BOB
las eff. of al his ulcers.
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Hold on to your Purse Strings

Hold on to your Purse Strings
Until you arriue at Gillett's store in
Rauenna. and then let loose j for there
goa aoiA find the ] foltoacing list of Goods
chalked do1on to the loaUsst figure.
i. ~.s DRESS GOODS.
Blk s. fancy Silks, French Merinoes, TALL
colors.)
All wool DeLaines, Paramatta Cloths.
Half cotton do Coburgs do
Cashmere, Hungarian stripes.
Brocade Stripes, Lyonese cloths,
Mohalr Piads 8. Lus,res. Satin stripes,
Algerlnes, Black AIpaca's
Mandarlns, Plaid Il 6g'd. do
Thibet Cloths, Italian Lustres.
CLOTHS.
French Blk Bird cloths, French Blk Doe
skin Cassimeres,
French Brown and Green cloths, Taylor
stripe Cassimetes,
Drab and black Beaver cloths, Fancy cold
and strip'd Cassimeres.
English blk and blue cloths, Plain and
striped satnets.
striped Tweeds.
Kentucky Jeans, Corderoy, &c,
DOMESTIC GOODS, (bought before the rise.)
Heavy Bro Sheetlngs, Bleached sheetings.
Fine do do Bro and Bleached Can
ton FIannels.
Bro and Blue Drillings, Tickings good
for Is pryd.' So.
Battings, Wicklng, Cotton yarn, Carpet
Warp, etc etc.
MUFFS.
Lynx. Fitch, Genet. Coney, Mountain
Martin, etc. etc. etc. ~
HATS & GAPS.
|. Fur, silk and MoIeshln Hats latest styles.
Silk Plush Opera Caps, Mohair Caps,
Cloth Opera Caps, Fancy Plush do
Cloth "Navy" do Fancy cloth caps
double 'front.'
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) STORAGE, FORWARDING

- ISTORAGE FVAk " AAbDhN0
AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
I. BRAYTON & Co..
Successors to John @. Mcbride.
VXTOULU u respectfully inform the former
w customers Of J,sG Mcbride and the
public generally that they will continue the
Storage, Forwarding and Commission bnsl-
ness at the old stand. Their arrangements
for the transportation of property 20 and
from the Eastern Cities, and on the lakes
and Canals are equal to any others in this
section. And they are prepared to transact
any business entrusted TO them with prompt
ness. = 5sgGEE 7sse
Having retired from the Storage, For
wardiDg and Commission Business, | would
cheerfully recommend /. BRAyToN & Co. to
the patronage Of my former friends and Gus,
toners. g.s j. G. MCBRIDE. .
Ravenna, March, 1849. 1s7tf.
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Fence Boards Wanted.

NTANTED IMMEDIATELY on snbscrip~
w ton or Job Work due this office 95
oak Boards IA feet in length and inches in
width, also, 100 Boards of same length and
6 inches in width. ...-s-s s5=s
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nor. 1, fe4s.

WAR with Mexico Ended.
nRINTS-Fifteen thousand yards Of Prints
ii purchased mosliy by the case and will
Be suia By the piece or pattern at prices that
will astnnish ihe pur chasers, by
nnvI7 c. PRENTIss.
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UTANTED-i0,eo eco lbs. Of Butter for
w which We will pay one shilling pr.
pounds in Goods, at the lowest cash prices.
. Nnv fat A. V Horn
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Ca R R 4 A G h e
$50 6 Il A " ID
EAAkaAng THaRaasa AsaR q.

RANAaA9i8 8 q agaEIlESla aSaHMo
NJ p.sGLARK 4 CO., will keep con-
IN. stantiy on hand, Carriages of. all
kinds. 50 Carriage Trimmings, such as
Top and Patent Leathers c arrage Laces,
Rubber Cloth, Brass and Silver Plated
Bands, Malesble 4Wreneiies. Nut.wasbere
Top Irons, &c Is. Ssc., which they will sci
~ cheap rs the cheapesk
Shop on Main street, East Of the T sb.ie
Square. s.
n. B.-All work s~-
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MUFFS! MUFFS!-A large assortment of
1y1s Mnffs consisting Of Blk. Coney, Lynx
and limitation Lynx, Genette, Labrador,
Russian Fitch, ChinchiIla Bohemian Lynx,
-&e.skc just reed and selling pe.y law at
Nov. 8. PRENTISSs.
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Notice.

4s Notice.
iil THE undersigned offers his House
and Lot for sale On reasonable terms.
apply TO isaac Braytop.
rs CHARLES B. FAY.
- Rayenna. Nov. 1e, i849. 3@933.
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E
Cheaper than you can raise them!
Nsa. Wesssn and ehildnsns Liksnssss
GAN BE- HAD AT
Matthews Daguerrean Rooms
FOR ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS.
n . God style and in fne cases. Large ST
aae from three TO seven dollars. Cloudy
weather, If mol 10 dark as 10 rain, Is prefer.
shfe 10 Rlimmering sunshine.
! All Gems and Ladies' and every one else,
ls~sst come before the .6rsa Of Decensbe- or
81 viii have to wait six months before
jthes opportunity oferr
Safmcrs and others coming to town doI.,l
n 10 call 1t my Room and see the Pictures.
10 charge for Eye sight. Likenesses taken
e sho siok or deceased in the county by
hAsinx early notice.
ssa..s:s9:ss-s 8 WM. B. MATT HEWS.
2 Ravenna Novemher 10 l2aa
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Winder Paper, Wall Paper and Bordering.
Also, an endless variety of other Goods
which we cannot find time to enumerate
here, but respectfully lnvitey your candid and
careful examination before purchasing els.
where. We feel confident that we can suit
your taste and pockets.
S. A.. & r. A. GILLETT.
Rauenla. q6th Oct. i84a.
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TYnportant motto

Ravenna, Nov. 10, 1s4s.
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q GROs S Townsend's Sarsaparilla, re-
a ceived and for sale by [. SWIFT,
Agent for Port agcounty.
ALSO, Sands, Bristops, Guzotts', Graef-
fenbergs aud Rheinhausers, on hand and for
sale.
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new GOODS
At The shalersEille cheap Store.

sAkPETS-An entire new stock and
~ great va ely of beautiful Carpetipgs. s.
u.s. fecaived and for sale at extremely low
pisces, a. the Cash and Ready Pay Store.
sept 28. RflWEII, & Go.
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no all whom ID NAV Concern!

Ravenna, Nov. 9Th. la4s.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21
THE REPUBLIC.

He has no conception Of generous action, done
with generous motives, or even from considerations
of duty. But Seu is not the first demagogue who
has proclaimed the sentiment, Uor pcpuh, uor del.
AT present all is quiet at Canton, as well as in
this place. The people fired crackers and turned
somersets on the 9th, in consequence of their sup
posed victory in violating the stipulation in their
treaty with the English in regard to the opening of
the gates. But nothing to mar the peace has oc-
CURED since. The Chinese are, by nature, 80 eal-
GUS and excitable, however, that it would not be
surprising TO hear at any time, that mob of seve-
raj thousand had collected about the factories.
Among Seu's preparations for the defence of the
fort, he is said to have had 10000 bags of quick
lime procured to throw in the eyes of the English
soldiers if they should attempt to scale the walls;
and upon the walls he has placed 10000 bags of
cotton as breastwork. What people!
You shall hear from me again.
Yours, b. b.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21

The accounts from the prairie inform us that an
immense emigration towards California yet con-
unues from Missouri and Arkansas, while ships
from the Atlantic ports daily sailing towards
Chagres and Cape Horn. Immense losses are
made daily; and at every hang-pIace on the prai-
RE, and at every seaport town, adventures are
found out of money, out Of heal III, out Of hope.
Not all Of those who leave the frontier will reach
California and if VIC believe the accounts given in
a letter, dated San Francisco, May 1, many who
do will be grievously disappointed. None but the
miners now seem to have any prospects Of success,
for, with the exception Of groceries, goods at
less price than they command on the Atlantic coast,
and hardware will not pay expenses. The follow
ing extract may not be useless TO many who, in
spite Of the ateness of the season, yet anxious
90 visit the shores of the Pacific
"The difficulties attending the landing Of goods
from vessels have not been overrated and many Of
the lightcrug scows and bouts in use have been
sunk by the violence Of the winds The climate
is very trying on the constitution, on account Of
the severe changes in the atmosphere. The com
forts Of life few and far between. Il is impos-
.ibe TO realize here what you would call good
upon fresh beef, and provisions brought from the
States, and there are no fish, oysters, or game.
Add 10 this the fact that the labor TO be done is
cecdingly hard and that, to dig gold successfully,
one must have more than ordinary powers Of en-
durance, and you have my experience Of the gold
region. Those who have made most money here
are land spectators and merchants Of Chill and
The islands,
"God is plenty but very hard to be got, and the
average yield to the diggers may be set down at
from one to FIVE ounces. There is no chance here
for young man of but moderate means, as it costs
more start in business than il does at home, and
il must inevitably result in the disappointment Of
many young men coming with that purpose.
Board is SIC per week, and house rent extrsva-
gan,--ss high 800 to $500 per month being
demanded and paid for a mere one story shed, ten
bv fifteen feet in dimensions. There is besides,
nothing Of comfort clce nincss, and every thing
il owned and controlled by few spectators in the
town II has been with some difficulty that have
secured lot on which 60 place my store.
"Sllver il plenty, apd small change hard to pass,
hat gold coin is in active demand. The country
back of us ia much troubled by the Indians, and
even among our own community there is scarcely
sign Of law or order"
This state of things would be intolerable, IL it
were not that the colonsts are buoyed up with the
hope that the coming Congress will establish a
Government, and provide for their moral necessi-
ties There is not one word confrmatory Of any
outbreak against the constituted authorities, as was
stated some weeks since.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21
FORGERY.

Below we publish an article from the &c rgis
Journal and Messenger relative to the letter of Mr.
J. G. G. BLAcKsuRs, which FIRST made its appear
ance in the Washington Union. When il becomes
necessary to sustain cause by forgery, comment
is useless. The people, however, may understand
from it how little value is to be placed in an article
found in the columns Of the respectable organ Of Lo-
cofocoism.
TIE BLACKBURN LgTrER.-As an act Of com
mon justice, we beg leave (says the journal and
.we.enger) to state the substance of conversation
which took place few days since between DIR. J.
G. G. Blackburn and one Of the editors Of this Ia
per. In that interview the DR.. declared
1. That he had never written any such letter as
that published, purporting to be from himself to
Mr.. Lippard; that the letter was forgery, and he
presumed must have been penned by some one as
a burlesque upon Lippard's letter to Gen. Taylor.
2. That he, DR. Blackburn, did vote for General
Taylor for the Presidency and that he had never
said to any one that he regretted having given such
vote.
OF course thus statement Of DIR. Blackburn must
be taken as conclusive evidence that the whole
beautiful fabric erected by Messrs Lipparc a
Richie is based upon thin air. They will have to
discover some new point Of attack in the Admins
trstion. Gen. Taylor is not the man TO be fright
ened by such pop-gun reports.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21

Without dsparagementto the claims of other gem
uemen who have been mentioned for seat in the
next Congress- from the first Congressional district
in Maryland, we beg leave to submit the name Of
Thomas F. BowiE, esq, of Prince George county,
as a gentleman in every respect amply qualified to
represent the interests Of the people of Maryland
in the National Legislature Mr.. Bowie is, and
always has been, firm, able, and consistent adyo-
cate Of the measures and principles Of the Wing
policy Of the country, in general and the devoted
friend of the interests of Maryland in particular
In the Legislature, he was always distinguished
for the ability and success with which he maintained
the measures he advocated, and his course there
gave the highest Satisfaction to his constituency
He has often been urged to become candidate
for a seat in Congress- and, had he yielded 10 the
solicitations of his friends, might have been elected
by overwhelming majorities; but, rather than in the
least degree disturb that harmony necessary to
success, or create the smallest dssension among the
friends of the different candidates lac has uniformly
declined the honor that would thus have been con-
ferred upon him.
We, therefore, in consideration of the services
ne has hitherto rendered to the people of Maryland,
of the able and consistent course of policy he has
always pursued member of the Wing party;
of the personal sacrifice he has so often made when
his friends have been DESTROYS Of urging his claims;
and of his eminent qualifications for the sta,ion,
earnestly desire that he may receive the nomination,
and his election would be triumphant.
CALVERT COUNTY.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21
CUBA.

The Verdad, Spanish paper published in the
city Of New York, devoted chiefly to the interests
of the South American Spanish States, calls atten-
ton to the fact Of the perfect quietness Of that
" most precious jewel of the Spanish crown" 1t
states that while the colonial system of France
has been abolished entirely by the law permitting
the possessions Of the Republic to send representa-
lives to the Assembly, and while Great Britain is
gradually shaking loose the letters Of her colonies,
and educating them in sef-government the beau
tiful island Of Puerto Rico and the greater and
richer Cuba yet languish undera system Of govern
ment purely military, adopted when these colonies
were filled with hostile Indians, but which now
cramps industry and letters commerce, SO that all
advantages are in the hands Of the crown and
foreigners The Verdad, however, thinks that ulti-
mately the people of those two islands will demand
some concession from the Spanish Government
which will be extorted if not from its justice, from
its necessities.
So proverbial has this system Of misgovernment
been, that it now attracts attention even in Madrid.
The greedy haste to amass money has caused, it ID
well known, Sacrnce OF the immense IorcSB
which overshadowed the island at the time of the
discovery by Columbus and his companions. This,
however, is the case, not only in Cuba, but in
Mexico, and wherever the Spaniards have had au-
thority in America. 1t is even visible near San
Augustine, Pensacola, and other old stations in
Florida. During the last seventy-four years of the
18th century there were built in Havana alone
forty-seven ships of the line, six Of which were
three-deckers. The navy yard Of that city is, how
ever now a mere name and no vessels built
there because timber cannot be had for the heavier
portion of hull of any size. Yet, in sight of this
fact in the course of fifteen years immense guam
titles Of smaller wood were cut from the crown
lands and sold 10 foreigners, for the sake of the
immediate enjoyment of the Ito nation) small
sum which would accrue from its sale. This and
other abuses are now attracting much attention in
Span and the Heraldo, Of Madrid, as liberal in its
tone as a paper in Spain can be expected to be,
comments in severe terms on it, and calls loudly
for reform.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-21
The French side Of the New Orleans Courier o
the 10Th contains the following paragraphs:

The French side of the New Orleans Courier Of
the 10Th contains the following paragraphs:
"The regular packet steamer between New Or
leans and the Balize, commanded by Capt. Larose,
was ascending the river on the 10th instant, when
object was perceived, at some distance, floating
upon the surface of the water, which could not be
distinguished even by the aid Of the telescope.
Captain, pilot, passengers-all differed in opinion.
One thought II man, another a horse, third con-
sidered it nothing more than floating log Soon,
however, the object in question made movement
which dissipaled all conjectures. Two arms were
stretched above the wafer, and then the object re-
sumed its former position. All doubt was at
an end-ii was man struggling with death.
About ship cried the captain, and Immediately the
bowsprit was pointed towards the unfortunate man,
who appeared motionless. A boat was let down,
and despatched TO his assistance. The oars were
Justify manned the man was reached, and seized
by his hair by one of the boatmen, but the hair
came away and the drowning man disappeared.
In few moments he arose to the surface Of the
water, and he was then observed TO be clutching
small piece Of plank, TO which he owed his prcser-
vation. The plank seized and pulled aboard,
together with its possessor, who was completely
exhausted.
" In lew hours he recovered his faculties and
strength, and II was Sscertaned from him that he
had been IN the water five hours, but he did not
say whether he had accidentally fallen in, volun
tarily thrown himself in. He was not piled with
further inquiries; and that incident Of the voyage
had already become twice-told tale when the boat
stopped at plantation to take in freight, when the
hero Of the drama was seen to 90 ashore, and run
with the utmost speed towards the cyprus swamp
in the vicinity.
No udings have since been received from him
Saved he had been providcntially from wstery
grave, he addressed net word Of thanks to his de-
verers, and seized the first opportunity to escape
from them. Ii is conjec,ured he is a criminal, and
jumped overheard from some vessel ascending the
river"