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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
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GREETING TO AMERICA.

The following the prize song written by BArARD IAsL
nd .ung by JsSSY ILxD at her first concert:
erect, with a full heart, the Land ofthe west
Whose Banner OF Stars o'er world IS unroilea'
Whose empire o'ershadows Atantic' wiae orea'''
Aud opes 10 the sunset its gateway OF Soiu
IT.. land of the mountain, the land of the lake,
And rivers that roll in magnificent tide
Where the souls Of the mighty from sumoer awake
And hallow the soil for whose freedom they died
Thou Cradle of Empile though wide be the foam
That sewers the land ofmy fathers and thee
hear, from thy bosom, the welcome OF home'
For Song has home in the hearts OF the Free
And long as thy waters shall CLEAN IN the SUM-
And long as thy heroes remember their 'car''
Be The hand Of thy children united as one
And Peace shed her light on the Banner ot Star'I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

A Curious ArFAIR.-On Saturday we received teie
graph from Captain Peace of the Southerner then lying
at Detroit, stating that Dr. Bassett had fallen overooafo
and drowned. An individual calling himself Morse was
arrested on suspicion that he had been Instrumental 10
throwing the Doctor overheard But in the end appears
that the supposed Morse other than the idenrca
DR.. Bassett.
The story runs thus. Basset did not live happily win
his family and wanted to make them believe he was dead
He got on the Souherner Cleveland, took birth tor
hinself,-and one for friend, MIR. Morse, who he said
would soon be aboard He was plainly dressed Soon ne
returned dressed in different manner, pretending to be Mr.
Morse and inquired of the Clerk if his friend, Dr. Bassel
had taken berth for him. He was shown to his berlh
During the day he changed his clothes frequently and was
alternately Mr. Morse and DR.. Basse He then threw nat
and coat into the lake. and raised the alarm the Doctor was
drowned His oiciousness with the gnods of the departed
led to his arrest He was fully identified in Detroit ana
confessed how he had played his game ln his pocke. was
found letter Of coincidence his family signed BY Morse
He consoles them with the idea that the Doctor 10 Oo''e
world. Try it again, Doctor Clersland Democrat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
STAUNTON SPECTATOR.
TERMS.

s, The "SPECTATOR' is published onesG ''ssH, " ~
Ivo Dollars gear, If paid in adrancs, or 1"C
and Fifty Cents delayed beyond the srpraao" of
No subscription riIlbe discontinued, 6"f az "''
Editors, until allarrsarGges are paid.
o. an communications TO the Editors 0y "a' "'u''0e
postpaid, or they willnot be ahe"ae"'0 '0' ,,..
o. ADVERTISEMENTS Of t~slre ',nes C0r .e'sl ~,
inserted three times for dollar aud tcsnyre cents J0r
ZACH subsequent continuance Larser aa'ernss"e,s' '
s oot;o 4 liberal discount made TO adrertisers 0y
The year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

e. The adulteraiion OF medicine appears 70 ny ~
carried on in England in systematic mode We
rive an extract from writer on the subject IN la'e
EnOlish paper: Wat. IntelHgencer.
DIVIDE OF zinc is aduerated very commonly win
s,lohae and carbonate of barya and Dutch lead tne
Latter previously adullerated with substance still
cheaoer. plaster paris. Nitrate of silver consists pre-
csev of four parts of this very valuable SALT and ono
mart Of nitrate of potash, (villanous saltpetre Bal.
Sam copaiba is nothing but castor-oil with dash Of
the true balsam. White precipilale (amduret mer"
curv &C., of Kane) is usually made Up OF carefully
nrecni,a,ed carbonate of lime chalk,) exactly one
par and white precipate one part. Hydrodale OF
po,ash is hydriodate potash six parts, common sait
pne mart. and carbonate of potash half-a-part oui.
nha,e maguesa is gauber salt in small cryslais-no
f,,enn, at mysicalion. Tartar emelic is almost al'
wavs suphaie of potash and tartar emeIic' 'he a"er
of course. by some mental process, also CONSIDERED
,ure\ Of each equal parts. Calomel Is, (mnd donf
p ..,ravN lst for The Western States OF America,
so.hona;e of lime nine parts, pure calomel three
.o.,s OIL far the Eastern States, pure calomel one
Pa ,orhonate OF lime three parts. Keme's miner
=. G.t,erIy considered an andote to strychnine 's
.ad ocbre. potato starch, lamp black, prussan blue
IF each according TO the fancy Of The druggist OF
nnre kermes none Lactate of iron is sugar OF milk
and sulohate of iron Of tactic acid none. Opium 10
that drno carefully washed to get out the morphis,
.od mads nm aoain as good as new. Real Turkey
rhubarb, much the same rhuoaro exposed 20 spirit
ouina and morphia fare little better. good begin.
nno has been made in tine petition TO the House Of
Com mons respecting the adulteration of milk. Let
be vigorously followed by one against headulsr'
a,on Of medicines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
KINDNESS.

A little word in kindness spoken,
A motion Of a tear,
Has often healed the heart that's broken
And made a friend sincere.
uord-a look--has crushed TO earth
Full many budding flower,
Which had a smile but owned its bIrths
Would bless liCs's darkest hour.
Then deem il no, an idle thing,
A pleasant word to speak;
The face you wear, the thoughts you brias'
A heart may heal or break.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

Ns- letter in the Journal Of Commerce, ifom JULIUS
Smith, Greenville g. CO. reports the complete success OF
his experiment in making the plant grow on MS pana-
tion He says he has plants in different stages growth
and in fourshing condition. some Of which were import
ed in le4s and others Of which have been raised from the
tea nuts which were received from China and planted on
the 5h of June, 1850 The plants from the seed wereon
the 5lh of September, from one to three inches high. MI
Smith expresses the confident conviction that the Ohiha
teapan may be raised in every part Of the u % HUN
Florida 10 Maine, e fl-t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

s5- Guano has been procured by the native rero'
yans, from the Chincha Islands, (where Europe nov
obtains IT'D from time i,nmemoral. Only s"gns
impression has been made on the deposb oy 'ne ap-
s.rac,on Of guauo, during half a century; Ano'hes
enormous deposit of guano has, within the last we
years been discovered the coast OF fer near Css'
ma, which will probably serve Tor future ages
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02
FOR YOUNG LAWYERS.

If in a shindy or fight,
Dick Roe had turned the tables,
And Dick should tear piece from out
John Does unmen- tion -bles-
Ouere-in such case as that
Which course to go upon
Should Doe bring sui, against Dick Roe,
Or Dick bring suit to John?
Or, if compelled to sue Dick Roe,
Say what the New Cude lea ches,
Should John sue Dick for breach of the peace,
Or for piece of the breeches?
1- Bishop Bascom's last words are said to have bes
my confidence in AlmiahtY God is unshaken."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

How HAVE CIDER EQUAL TO CHASfrAcNE.-
The iuce freed from all extraneous mater, is put
iro dry and perfectly clean rum hogsheads or wine
mines. The bunps of which are to be Immediately
closed and to prevent the access Of air into the vess
sells batch Of wet clay is to be placed over the bung
In that condition the cider is to remain in cellar
three weeks. by which time the sediment Will have
settled at the bottom of the cask. In order not to
disurb IT, The cask is broached about four inches be-
low the upper chime of the cask and the cider drawn
s nut into perfectly dry and clean quarter cask--
When the cider ceases to flow through The vent thus
made q new one is TO be made about from four to
six inches below it; and so on until they arrive at
four inches above the low chime OF the cask, thus
leaving the sediment quiet. The quarter casks into
which the cider thus drawn is pnt must not De nIled
I'D to the bung hole by about two inches and hait;
in order to leave room for the cider when on the
occurrence of warm weather it undergoes The vinous
fermentation. These casks being thus filled, are at
once closed at the bung in the manner stated above,
ca az 10 exclude air. the certain cause OF the detero-
ration Of the Juice of all fruit In this condition the
cider remains until the last week in May, or the hrst
week in June, when is put into bottles, perfectly
dry and clean. which are 10 be securely corked, the
corks kept in place by twine, anil dipped in melted
rosin or sealine-wax. That done, the bottles are
n,ced ON the cellar floor their sldes not on lheli
ends. in LAYERS of wet sand the sand TO be waered
once in two weeks during hot weather; this is 70
preserve the bottles from rupture by the expansion,
bv the heat Of the fixed air in the cider Cider mus
made and managed is The pure juice OF the apple apd
ali. without exceptions who have tasted IT, pronounce
Il eoual if not more pleasant than champagne, OF
which, to say the least, is worthy representative
and substitute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-10-02

as- An absent minded editor having courted girl
and applied to her father, The old man said
"Well, you want my daughter, what sort oil sci,
tlement will you make2 What will you give her %
"Give her ;" cried the editor, looking up vacansly'
ooh, rll give her puff"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14

THE subscriber having purchased the
i right to make, use and vend to be used
Ingraham's Cast Iron friction wheel for
drawing water from Wells, would take this
opportunity to inform the Inhabitants Of
Portage county, that he is now manufactur.
ing the above named Curbe in the village Of
Ravenna, and would be happy to furnish oil
who may want.
| The above machine has been used aud ex-
amined by many in the State of New York
and Ohio and Is said to be one Of the best
machines for drawing water from Wells now
in use. 1t is simple and durable, a child
FIVE years old can draw and empty bucket
of water without putting hand to the buck
ct. The above machine ia now in use in
the village of Ravenna and some other vill'
ages in the County and can be Reen at any
lime. Call and see them before you buy q
pump Of any kind. .:-...-.....
Ali orders for the above Curb will be II,
tended to Immediately. ..
nFShop back Of F. w. Seymour's store.
JOHN B. ROBINSON.
Ravenna, March LIST, 1850. 24a.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
DENTISTRY

Rooms in Seymour's Block, over Post Office
DR. B. T. SPELMAN, DENTIST, would
IL announce to the people Of Ravenna
and vicinity, that he has located perma-
nently in this place, and is prepared to at
tend to every call in his professional line.
Since the introduction OF carved work by
the Boston Dentist, BY which they are ena.
bled to insert teeth that are VERY MUCH
more ssRvIcEABLE and durable thaa the old
kind, and by which they are enabled to i'm
itate nature so exactly that the most careful
observer cannot detect the mechanical
den,ure. the profession has entered on new
era, so that the old practice, in every de-
partment, is either greatly improved or
wholly abandoned.
j. DR.. S. ID in possession Of all these I'M
provements, and is prepared to WARRANT his
work, either on the improved or old plan,
equal to that of the Boston Dentists.
June 10, 1880. |,s 962tf.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
Shcriff,s safe.

DY virtue Of a writ Of Sd Plu. Vendi. Ex. to
Line directed and delivered from the Court
Of Common Pleas Of Portage county, Ohio,
shall exprsc to saie at public vendue at the
court house in the town Of Ravenna on
Monday the 1lth day Of November next,
between the hours of ten O'Clock, A. NJ. and
four o'clock, P. N. If said day the following
described lands and tenements, to wit:
ga certain tract or lot of land situate in
the township of Franklin in the County Of
Portage and State of Ohio and is known by
being part of Lot No. IS, and which has
been divided and bounded as follows, be-
ginning at post standing on the east side
Of the Msntua road or road from Middebury
to Mantua and at. the North west corner Of
land ewned by George H. Price in Lot, No.
IS in sand franklin, thence N. 3. deg. 0S
s. 20 deg. E. chs. ss lks. to post
thence 8. 50 deg w. / ch. oil links to .
post, thence q. deg. 50 min. +. o chs. So
Ike. to 4 post. thence 8. SO deg. 40 min. w
chs. 40 links TO = post, thence 8. 5 deg.
e. I chain to a post, thence 8. 88 deg. 40
min w. 3 chs.s73 lks. to a, post at this
South east corner of e. II Price. thence
N deg. As min. w. ch. A ks. along
.ald Prices East line to a post, thence s.
88 deg. so min. w. O ch. 5ls ks. to. the
place Of beginning containing 1885 Of an
acre, subject to the Dover Estate Of Mary
Del ey der." assu,s :s..~f.E mats
Taken on a, Decree wherein Thomas
Earl. Guardian Of Henry H. Price 4 al. were
Complaints.and Mary DePeyster & ais we're
Respondents. nit sa,.. :ag.-.s. e..
Appraised at Sss4.oo. s-.a
24egz JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sher;ff's Office. Por age Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
TO THE SICK.

lust received, supply Of s. S. Fitches
u Medicines. consisting Of Pulmonary
Balsam. Depurtive Syrup, Pectoral Ex-
pectorant, Universal or Seminal Tonic, Ca
thartic Pills, Cough Pills, Catarrh Snuff,
Heart Correetor, .Humor Corrector, Pulmo-
nary Linlment, Nervine Tonic Wash, Anti>
mucus Mixture, Gravel Specific. Pile Oint.
ment, Vermifuge, Drops for Dyspeptic vom,
lting, Antl.Dyspeptic Mixture. Female Spe~
ci6c, Female Pills, Female Restorative, Pull
monary Succedaneum, Pills for Diarrhea. or
Bleeding Lungs, and Liniment for Neural.
gia. Rheumatism. &c. r. BARD.
Ravenna, July l, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
STOVES.

Tin. Copper 4 Sheet.Iron ware:
TIME subscriber has on hand large and
i general assortment Of Stoves, Of the
most approved aud convenient patterns,
such as 30 Ee..- sue eat =
Cobb's inproved Elevated 0vsn, Wsstsrs
Economical, Premiums, Sci: Freq.
xlators, &c. &c. -a
which he will sell little lower than any
other establishment in this section Of coun.
try, for Cash or Ready Pay. -..--
He also has on hand an excellent assort-
ment of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware,
Stove-pipe and Stove Trimmings, all OF
which he will sell very low, for cash or ap-
proved country produce at his stand few
doors cas-, Of Gillett's Store, Ware of eve.
~ description manufactured to order, and
Job Work done on the shortest notice.
.s...+ -. C. A. PITK1N.
Ravenna, June 10, ls4s. alitf.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
The Sweet Pear-Tree.

Behold the tree of majesty, ; 49, -t5-
That stands before my door, s[r pr
This lofty tree, never see, sg5-rs3s q
More exuberant before,
Then e'er her blows, their sweets disclose
Her fragrance fills the air. s-
There s no flower so sweet, so pure and neat
As the blossom of the Pear.
= This tree abounds in golden crowns, Is
ii She wears them once o year, ID ii
] he observing eye her heanty will spy, H.
She draws all her levers here, - ~ =
So sweet her fruit, both man and brute,
They fain would take "a share, sa4
Who can deny the wishfal eye.
OF fruit that is 80 rare.
Beneath this Tres, to have their glee,
My friends would here ressrt, .s5ssss
With a friendly greet, our hearts did beat
ii Those scenes I've not forgot,
The eye that gazed and the lips that praised,
Are closed to ope no more,
Never again to see, or praise the Tree,
d. That blooms before my door.
Sweet Tree, e'er long, shall be gone, 8
r Fer me you'll never mourn, -e-'
You'll live and bear, for some distant heir,
Perhaps th at is yet unborn,
Each returning spring, the birds will sing,
p Upon your topmost bough, notes
They'll swell their throats, with their sweet
With sounds, can't tell how. :,
Sweet tree, it is grief to me,
-t,' To know that we must part, 3#-
Thy blossoms fair, fain would wear,
| would place them near my heart,
9 In my last hours, may thy sweet flowers,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14

he,r inmates % snoagn Iraenay as any youn ~ se s
When nights sable curtains inclose the day,
And sweet balmy sleep, she her visit doth pay,
In d. cams l re-unite with the friends loved
dear, b. .. -
Whose blessings prize above all that is here.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14

nRESS GOODS-s7 pieces Chambray
- Glnghams,l0 pieces Basege Deiaines,
20 pieces Linen Lustre, 100 pieces Lawns,
&c pieces Muslin DeLainss, 10 pieces Pop.
lin, IS pieces plain and figured Basages, is
pieces embroidered Swiss, Is pieces plain
and figured Tsrltons, 10 pieces French ehsm-
bray, pieces Toll do Nois, can be found at
may27 ,a. a a. GlLLETTS'.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
Farewell address to Absent Friends.


These lines to you will impart, .'..
To disclose the friendship Of my heart,
Which beats for III ose love; "A.
Perhaps, dear friends, we'll meet ne more,
Until We join the heavenly choir,
That dwells with God above.
The scene is changed here since you left
Of many friends | am bereft, -{ t-s g
From finite cares they rest, ,,i..ses- -. =.
Their souls have sped on Seraph's wings,
To heaven where dwells the King of Kings,
With hopes Of being blest. -,...
Not all the blessings nature lends t..
From deaths arrest can save our friends,
Or stay the fatal blow, 80 '-- -s.--
And yet how great, how wise the plan,
This great Physician sent to man, ... --..
f. The cure ef every woe.
Friendship and love that binds US here,
These golden charms we prize SO dear,
Hang on brittle thread
Supported by life's feeble breath, i-E
So soon to be dissolved by death, '.=s T.
So vain the joys we wed. aas r7e.r...'
v By should we grasp at earthly charms,
And fondly press them in eur arms,
: So feeting is their stay. g.,
The time is closely drawing nigh,
When we must heave the parting sigh
"a And join our kindred clay. ,s'I's' f." '.'
Three score years and four pve seen, qs
And my whole life seems all dream, H.
4 At best q stormy day. ...-,...r. ,...-.....+.
[ cast no reflections on the dead, -
But Ger their faults veil lspread,
For sacred is their clay. =.
Ny heart has often wounded been, 49,.
With piercing arrows sharp and keen, --.
They've pierced it to the core s.-.
Fain would its former strength regain, .s.
II family throbs and beats again, r -..g
But soon twill beat no more.
Then farewell to all my life holds dear
Love, friendship and sweet music here, ..,asa
These charmers of my days, ss ..E =. i
The supporters of my sinking head, -
When wan despair was DER me spread, --
3 To God give the praise. z...
Fer death dissolves these earthly tics, By.
My only hope on God relies, ~.
Sweet consolation this; -i ,f.a z.'= .'s
This hope within the human breast 5,.
That man is ever to be blest, -aE -. y.
+ Perhaps Of heavenly bliss 75Iss ya.rss --
When God sees ct to withdraw my breath,
O! may gladly meet my death,
And welcome his arrest. [@
Then in the grave lay my remains, .".'
A turf and stone my last domain, -..@.-
/. This Is my last request. . 9". -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
New Country ssng.

wRJrTBN TO ABSENT FRIENDS IN THE STATE OF
NEW YoRk, IN 1911. as.....r J.
Bear Brother and Sister, both you address,
With few broken lines. which are poor confess,
TAeaxh mot far from the truth, or these lines
Atll vary, - 4s..
IN telling the story ofyeur dear sister Mary.
Along time I've been a waiting for letter from
While feel your neglect your friendship pur.
Is.a pardon your coldness still hold you my
l.:sa debtor, $ -.
Until You repay me BY the way ofa letter. y
Many years p1s been absent from you my dear
ea friends, - 5s'.
While some guardian angel my spirit attends,
skna whispers sweet transports from joys that
arsgone I5.t47
From scenes which valued that ne'er willreturn.
In these lonely wilds the fierce Wolf and the
In quest oftheir game to our folds do repair,
Where the innocent lambs yield with fear to
their prey, - gs
Fer the d..4 gloomy night spreads her veil DER
the day. 49, .s'sssa.tsl z e7-s7
Those hiils and these valleys sre-schoes the sound
Firm the tail sturdy Oaks that fall prostrate
Theseund ofthe horn and the small tinkling-bell,
The uncultered forest these omens foreteIi.
The dark lonely cottage with its rough ragged
walls, .@I7s.E
No, sculptor, no painter, nor artist near calls,
Hare the weary huntsman fnds place for to
- rest ~
With his hard earned booty he makes his repast.
These rude, rustic dwellings promiscously stand,
BY atpri1g or some streamlet that runs through
cur land,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
NEW GOODS. - .'
KENT, GRENELL & Co.
OF FRANKLIN

4 RE now receiving their Nev Spring
n Goods and would merely say that their
assortment will be as complete and extern
sive as any other in tie country, and as for
prices they will not be undersold by any
concern in this or adjoining counties.
Thankful for past favors they would re-
spectfulIy solicit continuance of the very
liberal patronage heretofore received. The
highest market price paid for most kinds of
produce. In regard to the Wool TRADE
they will be on hand as heretofore and will
pay the highest market price for all that
may be offered. ~... .... - -E... ..
Franklin, May 81. 1850. s..'.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-10-14
On the Beauties Of Spring.

Welcome, sweet smiling Spring, s;aa E@
Thy warm refreshing showers viva ia
Aids the tender herbage in, ;,s-s.e '''.s.. 8
And makes the embryo or the flowers. s,.ati'
Cold winter shuts our ports no more, il, -,,...a..
Our banners are waving in the sky, sgsi.- -.t -
Our ships can sail from shore to shore, .-
With motto of "Peace and Victory" a
Our domestic scenes are rich and fair, ....
Fields shrubs and plants in vsrdure green,
Both man, and beasts, and birds Of air, :. l.-.s
With glad'ning eye welcome the>scene. a..
Exports and imports are on the float, -.*.
Crossing the boisterous Lake, '-''
The fearless pilot steers his boat, ''j5T'
Where raging billows swell and brake
Fountains their mossy banks o'erfew, s,
From thence run the winding rills, lrst.
The canal boasts now smoothly 60, -aa ...:
And swiftly runs the Gathering mills
To add beauty to the vernal day,
In swsles, on boggy beds, .....-
The cew slips their broad leaves display,
Then rear their golden heads. -.
Then comes the 6rstling rose,
The queen of flowers so fair,
No sooner does she, her sweets disclose,
Her fragrance fills the air.
The forest wales are richly fraught,
With flowers of every tint and hue,
The Violets FIRST that Mary sought, %
Were drest in rebes of blue. ~
When Mary at the dawn Of day, zs
Hears the mock birds sing,
She really thinks she hears them say, -
How pleasant are the days Of spring.
Each little timorous bird, 4esr'
Carols sweet notes Of love,
At dawn Of day. their chants are heard,
From every breezy glen and grove.
To add beauty to the rural scene,
The little gamesome lambs,
Skip, lightly DER the hillocks green, .
By their idefenceless dams. ,.=..-. -...
They DER the grazing pastures run,
To crop the tender blades,
When wearied by the scerching sun,
They seek the forest shade.
In short the face of nature smiles III
With the frstlings Of the year,
Both hills and dales, and forest wilds, 81
A pleasing aspect Wear zr2se1 sr=~zl.