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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

HORRIBLE SUFFERING ON THE PLAINS
The Joliet, OIl. J Signal says. that from
letter recently received in that town. it
learns that six persons from that place
were recently lost upon the plains. Four
of the lost company died, but the name Of
the unfortunate men who fell victims to
starvation are not gwen. Tue company, i,
seems, lel Sail Lake for California, but
lost their way and wandered southwark. -
After wandering in that drearv region for
months, they struck tine Pacific Ocean 400
miles South of San Francisco. The fol
lowing IS an extract from the letter:
ave have had severe Tine Of it. -Four
months and TWO weeks we were lost IN The
wandering around and trying
to find our way out. We travelled over
roads where no white man had ever been
before. We lost all we had--wagons,
horses, oxen, cows and every thing. TEr-"
months we had TO live on our horses and
oxen. We killed them, and ate them.
lntesines and all. -Four OF our company
starved 10 death. We were six days with
ou, water. You csnno' think how much
we suffered.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

WHO WILL MAKE A GOOD WIZ When
ou see 4 young woman who rises early,
sets the table and prepares her fathers
breakfast neutrality-suspicious. it, that
she will make good wife. You may re-
" upon 1t that she possesses good DISPOSE
tiun and kind heart.
When you see young woman lust
out o! bed at nine o'clock, leaning with
her elbow on the table, gaping and signing,
80 dear, how dreadluly feeI"-re!y ups
On it she will not make good vile. She
must be lazy and rnopish.
When you see a girl with broom ia her
hand. sweeping the floor, or with rubbing
board or a clothes line in her hand, you
may puI il down that she is industrious and
will make good wife for somebody.
When you see a girl with novel in her
left hand and fan in her right, shedding
tears. you may be assured she is not fit for
wife.
Happiness and misery are before you--
which will you choose?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

The Wa>hinntou Union asserts, in the
most direct and positive style, that "we
have been sold TO the Brlish." II the 'we'
IS used edi,orially, the British will have the
worst Of the bargain. II it relates to the
American people, the public is respectfully
requested to suspend IT'S Judgment until
they find out " ho sold them. II has been
rumored :ha, the bargain was consummated
by the tariff nt 1916. and MIR. Bulwer man
iies,s good deal of uneasiness lest the
contract should now be broken. Does ex.
Secretary Walker know any thing OF the
malter?-.N Y. Cow. s. Eng.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

Tel 'Grogey' know better proof of
lnlpyicaion than any Of those he furnished
last week. was in your eood!y city las,
spring and met with lady had not seen
for about fourteen years. Among our cons
versa'ion was the following nice little epi.
sode:
Ladv.-I saw relation of yours few
days siuce.'
Me.-lndeed' was not aware had any
IN New York; who was III!
Lady.-'Your cousin. D.
Mel thought he was 'over seas and
far away What Is lie doine?'
Lady. Nc. indeed, although he was,
believe. what you gents call 'haii seas
over as to what he is doiug. cannot IN.
form you; but wha, he waS can; he ,cas
tyiar his cracat round a lamp posi.'
xxi, me. and don't expect to see that
lady again for fourteen years 10 come.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

There is no merit in being beautiful, bu;
great Satisfaction IN beng thought so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-05-17

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE IN
THE STATE Prison "A most desperate
attempt to commit murder took place in
tie Penilentiary yesterday morning. The
parties were cOnviCis; one was named
Kellogg and the other Henderson. 1t APP
pears that Kellogg had Tor some time been
the foreman Of the shoe making depart
menl Of the State Prison. But, lalterIy he
had got to be very disagreeahle. was cross.
and extremely rrascibie. On account OF
his disposition, he was removed from his
position, and Henderson took his place.
From the time of his removal, he be-
came Jealous Of Henderson, regarding him
AS the cause Of his removal, and thinking
Henderson had snppIanleJ him in the
good opinion cr the keeper of the prison.
He, therefore, frequently threatened TO take
Henderson's life; and, on Friday morning
attempted to put his threats INTO execution.
While Henderson was STOPPING down to
pick up last Kellogg sprung at HIM, and
plunged knife at his body. The knife
struck EIenderson's back bone, or his ribs,
and glanced off.
Shortly afterwards second attack was
made upon Henderson by Kellogg; but they
were separated by Mr.. William Mcintosh.
aud Kellogg ordered to his cell. On the
way to his room. lis conduct was such as
to induce Mr.. Mcintosh to believe that
Kellogg designed attacking him. He put
hi hands in his pocket, and spoke very
flmIj to Kellogg. who then promptly obey
ed the ordrr. After reaching the room,
aud while, it is supposed, he was laying
down. Kellogg cut his own throat. He
died instantly. His throat was cut from
ear TO ear.
We have heard the cooness and decision
Of Mr. Mcintosh warmly commended
.Nash Union.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17
THE GOLD DIGGlNGs.


Among the numerous letters published
descriptive Of California and the gold Dig
kings, while there are none SO interesting,
kc doub, il there arc any ,ruer than those
b course Of publication in the n. \. Trl-
une, tho production Of Bayard Taylor,
c.q., one Of the editors OF TINT paper, now
II a cruise through California. We con
tder these letters wholly reliable, and
ithou, any design or desire of inspiring a
eyer in the bosoms Of our readers, publish
few extracts from .hem:-Ed. Gds.
| Coming down the almost perpendicular
De Of the hill, my saddle began 10 slip over
be mules straigh, shoulders, and, dismount
bg, wadcd the rest Of the way knee-dcep
J dust. Near the bottom we came upon
be Sonorian Town, as j, is called, from the
lumber Of Mexican miners encamped here.
'he place, which is a regularly laid out
bwn of sapling houses, wi,hou, walls and
bofed with loose oak boughs, has sprung
b in this wilderness in three weeks
here are probably 800 persons living in
! near il. Under The open canopies otoak
e heard, as we passed along, the jingle Of
pin at the monte tables, and saw crowds
altered to watch the progress Oft the game.
Pne of the frs. men Lieut.. Beale saw was
aptiste Perroi, a mouutaineer who had
zen in his party last winter. lie keeps
otel here, and soon had US comfortably
hstaIled for the night.
Our first move was for the river bottom,
khere number Of Americans, Sonorlans.
Panakas and French were at work in the
|ot sun. The bar, as il is called, is nothing
pore nor less than level space ut the
pnction Of the river with dry arroyo or
|gulcb," which winds for about eight miles
|tnong the hills. II is hard and rocky, with
b loose sand except such as has lodged be-
Eeen tho large masses Of stone, which
)ust Of course be thrown aside to get at the
pld. The whole space, continuing abou.
|ur acres, appeared to have heen turned
yer with great labor, and all the holes
an.ing down between the broken strata Of
ate, to have been explored TO the bottom.
0 spot could appear moro imposing to the
Experienced gold-hun,er. Yet the Sono-
ans, washing out the loose dust and dirt
|hich they .crapo up among the rocks, OBJ
in from $40 to two ounces daily. The
rst party we saw had just succeeded IN
biting new channel for the shrunken
Eaters of the tiokalun,e, aud were com
encing operations on about 20 yards Of
30 new-bed, which they had laid bare
hey were ten in number. and their only
|np'ements were shovels, rude cradle for
be top layer Of earth, and flat wooden
owls for washing out the sand. Bap,is'e
|pok enc Of tho bowls which was full Of sand,
|nd in fvo minutes showed Us dozen
(ralss Of bright gold. Tho company had
Pade in the forenoon about bs: we
latchcd them at their work till the evening,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

A NOBLE TESTIMONIAL TO PATRIor.--
Kossu,h is expected in England as soon -
he can procure his liberation from Turkey.
Walter Savage Lander the celebrated au.
thor, proposes, instead of commemorating
bis deeds on marble and bronze, 10 erect
lor him~ suitable mansion, and to masks
provision for his comfortable suppovt-.hs
remainder Of his lite--ihe funds to b rais.
ed in England and America.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17
TFor the Gazette.
LINES TO / BlLLET-DOUX, BOUND TO CALL
EORNIA.
BIZ II. A. DE FRANCE.

By II. A. DE FRANCE.
Speed messenger thy way afar,
Thou,lt welcome be, that tidngs bear;
Though mute in speech thy pages are
Reple,e with much to Danish care.
Inscribed thy snowy sheet upon,
By what deem IS a gentle hand,
Are loving words for him alone
Who wanders On distant strand.
Thy lines will cheer his dropping heart,
And make him dream Of other days,
When first he felt fond Cupid's dart,
And first beheld hcr tender gaze.
And as he looks upon Thy crest,
Which she herself imprinted there,
ween he'll press thee to his breast
And mex, his heart thyt elf will wear.
Thy motto is s'Remember me-"
Can he her plighted word forget.
Or weary, though,less, of her be,
Or dreams he fondly Of her yet.
perchance he counts each hour day,
Each day year ere thou arrive;
Then speed, nor iinger BY the way,
That he may bliss from thee derive.
CAerry Wood, Iowa--Dec'r. p, 1919.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

The Rochester Democrat says that the
scarcity Of apples through the almost en-
tire country is subject Of sincere regret.
There is no substitute. Many farmers Of
western New York who have usually had
from FIVE hundred 10 thousand barrels Of
apples to sell have none this year, and the
long winter evenings. in their usual sittings
round the family hearth, will be short Of the
.apples and cider" wherewithfriends and
family are regaled. Mr.. Downing, Of the
Horticulturist, writes 1that on the Hudson
there are none, the like Of which has not
occurred before in half a century.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

CONSISTENCY foolish consistency
says Emerson, sis the hoLgoblin Of little
minds. If you would be man, speak
what you think to-day, in words hard as
cannon balls, and Tomorrow speak what To-
morrow thinks, in hard words again; though
Won shall contradict all you have said TO-
day."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

WoMAN's LovE.--"Oh, how cruel 10 val
ne love as piece of common merchandise.
II is the only thing upon this rounded globe
that suffers no purchaser but ITSELF Love
is the equivalent Of love; the invaluable
jewel that must either be freely given. or,
forever unenjoycd, be ed."-Schiller.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

WErTING BRIcK.--A wall twelve inches
thick, built Of good mortar, with brick well
soaked, is stronger, in every respect, than
one sixteen inches thick built dry.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

A problem for the curious and ingenious
solve il who can:
To FIVE and FIVE and ffty-6ve
he first Of letters add
You'll see a thing to shame king
And make wise man mad.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

"What do consider the boundaries OF
my country, sir" exclaimed a Kentuckian ;
"why, Sir, on the east we are bounded by
the rising sun--on The north By the aurora
horcalis--on the west by the procession Of
the cquinoxes-nnd on the south by the
day Of judgmentr'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17

ANEcDoTE OF DIR. PARKMAN.--Dr. Park
man was one of our wealthiest citizens.--
His property is estimated at about half a
million. He was in the habit of carrying
large sums Of money about his person. A
gentleman who once went TO him Tor
81 900 tells me that DR.. P. answered him
by thrusting out bis foreinger and remark
ing, "there is just the sum-" On examina-
ton, the gentleman found that the Doctor
had thousand dollar bill wound round his
finger. The Doctor was large owner Of
real estate, and had numerous poor tenants,
from whom he made his collections himself.
He was punctilious in his business habits,
but bestowed much charity in m unosten-
tatious way. A politician once stopped
him in the street, and asked him to sub
scribe to fund for firing salute in honor
of some party victory. Just step with me
round tho corner" said the Doctor. TAX.
ing him up dirty alley, through dark
doorway, and up three flights Of rickety
stairs, the Doctor tapped at door, which
was opened by wretched, pale-laced child.
A poor woman, apparently in the last stage
of consumption, wos sitting propped up in
bed, and feebly attempting to sew upon
shirt. There was no fire in the stove, al
though il was cold March day. "Now,"
said the Doctor, turning to the politician,
"here is ten dollars; you may either fire il
away in powder or give it to this poor wo-
man. Iwon't attempt to bias YOU" The
Doctor dashed out Of the room and down
stairs, leaving the nonplused politician
standing by the bedside of the invalid. He
did not hesitate long as to his disposition OF
the money. He deposited it in the hands
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
Ravenna Prices Current.
EcTED WEEKLY.


DIR GUYSOTTS IMPROVED EXTRACT
OF YELLOW DOCK AND SARSAPA-
RILLA, put up in the largest sized bottles,
contains more Of the pure Honduras Sarsapa-
rilla than any ether preparation extant, which
is chemically combined with the Extract of
Yellow Dock, the Extract Of Wild Cherry, and
the Balsam of Fir, thus making the remedy more
thoroughly efficient than any other Sarsaparilla
before the public, At the same time it is per-
fectly free from all mineral poisons, which can
not be said of any other Of the sarsaparilla COM
pounds. The invalid should beware of poisens!
Mercury, Iron, Quinine Potash, Iodine, Sui
phur, Arsenic, and many 9th er mineral and me-
tallic poisons enter into and form the active ba-
sis of most of the Sarsaparillas and Panaceas Of
the day. Guysetts Compound Extract of yell
low Dock and Sarsaparilla does not contain 8
particle of these substances; as any one can as
certain by applying the necessary tests.
These poisons may occasionally remove dis
ease, but they SO vitiate the blood and complete
ly impregnate the whole system with their
baneful effects, that the first cold, the first at
tack of disease, prostrates the patients strength
and subjects him or her to the most excruciating
torture, and renders another cure almost i'm
possible and hopeless Let all poisonous .Sar-
saparilla preparations alone, and use Guysott'
Improved Extract Of Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-
rilla, which is thoroughly eficacious, perfectly
harmless and purely vegetable. All kinds of
diseases yield to its genial influence.
I+See advertisement. -,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
For the Portage Sentinel.


Mr.. SENrrNxL:-A whig neighbor of
mine who supported Gen. jackson until he
vetoed the U. S. Bank, charges the demo.
Gratis as party thatthey are prone TO 60
for NEW THINGS, and among their sins he
enumerates the acquisition Of Louisiana,
Texas, New Mexico and California. He
also deprecates the Homestead Exemption,
and probably has not very good opinion
Of the law abolishing imprisonment for
debt, as that was once ssnew thing"
Truly The wings are the party conserva.
tive Of old abuses-the hold back party.
And such IS the party with which the
boasted "Free Democracy" those who
boast of being on the forward car of re.
form are courting an alliance.
NOTE BOOK.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
Great Excitement. "a.
The grand Mass Meeting adjourn
ed to Hatch's Store! Having
learNed from reliable sOurces
that that was the place to get
their money blclk.
e BOOTS AND SHOES!
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Great Excitement.

CURTIS HATCH has just received from
1.-the most fashionable and best shops in
the East, large assortment Of BOOTS &
SHOES, of every quality, size and de-
scription, from the course sstogy ssthat fears
neither wind nor. weather." to the fue,
fashionable boot "that would honor the
feet Of fairy" And this 10 not all-his
arrangements are such that he is enabled to
sell them PEG cheaper than any otheres-
tablishment this side Of Campbell's port on
the east, or this side of Break Neck on the
west. In addition 10 this he has a large
stock of those celebrated METALLIC RUB
BERS, and he is quite anxious that all Of
his friends should call and get pair before
they are all gone. a 80
His supply of DRUGS & MEDICINES
have also been plentifully repleniehed this
Fall. and he keeps oil articles in this line
that tho public require. Allthe best Patent
Medicines Of the day can be found ut hi.
Store in Seymour's Block. 80.
Ravenna, Sept. ss, 1850. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
October Appointments.
DR.. II. TURBS.
ANALYTICAL PHYSICIAN,

ANALYTICAL PHYSICIAN,
N7ll.L be in attendance at his Room
w as follows:
R.vEsNA-Prentiss House, Friday after
noon and Saturday v, 18th and 18th of Oct.
CANToS-Myers Hotel, Thursday and Fri
day forenoon, Sid and 4lh Of Oct.
NBw LIsBoN-Watson's Hotel, Saturday
and Monday, 5th and 7th of Oct.
BRIDeEwATER, PA.-fIammond's Hotel
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and 9th OF
CANr1ELD-Eagle Hotel, Saturday, 18th o
Oct.
YouNasTewN-Mansion House, Monda,
and Tuesday, i4tl. and 18th of Oct.
WARRBr-Paltzgroff House, "Wednesday
ard Thursday, 16lh and 18th of Oct.
AKRoN-C ibis Exchange, Monday and
Tuesday 2lst and 2gd of Sept.
CUYAHoaA FALLs-Stage House, Wedncs.
day. s5rd of Oct.
Observation-Disclosures House, Friday,
Saturday and Monday, s5th, 26lh aud ea,h
of Oct.
MEDlNA-Chldcster House, W Wednesday af.
ternoon and Thursday, SOth and 3Ist Of Oct.
Observation-Disclosures House, Friday and
Saturday, lst and Sd of Nov. .....
Observation-Disclosures House, M o nday
and Tuesday, 4ih and 5th OF Nov.
Those affected with disease of the Lungs,
Liver, Spleen or Kidneys, Inf1amatiohs,
Rheumatism, Asthma. 81 ortness of breath,
or difficulty of breathing, Dyspepsia, Dropsy,
weakness or nervous debility, restlesness.
loss of appetite, Constipation, Z ,Derangements
of the Str mach, bilious affections, Gravel,
White Swelling, Cancer, ScrofuIa, Ulcers.
lmpurities of the blood, or any Chronic or
long standing disease are invited to call.
No Charge for Consultation. -.
DR.. L. neither tteeds nor btisters-nor is
he Homeopathist-he never uses Mercury,
.4nfnmoay. arsenic nor any other Mineral S
medical agent-nor is he a Thomsoninn. he
neither Sfeams nor gives Enetics! His
theory of disease differs from all others that
have been adopted; but not more so than
does his system Of treatment! He does not
make s'ce 10 make ,ceii nor tear do,cn to build
up ogain-nor allay nervous irritation by
patching up with anodynes ..s..
by calling, persons unacqualn'e ed with
this practice, may obtain names of individn
ais residing ut s,r near the several appoint
ments who have been restored to PERFECT
HEALTH oy Analytical treatment after all
other means bad failed. Among the cures
performed in Northern Ohio, since int ro-
ducing the Analytical system may be found
almost every variety of disease known in
tn Latitude II any of which were of years
standing and had been pronounced utterly
incurable by attendant physicians. All let.
ters must be directed to Dr.. H. Tubbs,
Cleveland, o.. POST PAID.
Visits to the above appoin' ments will be
continued once in four or five weeks.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
TEETH! TEETH!h TEETHi!!t

"AViNG returned from the South would
l. Il respectfully inform the people of this
and adj lining counties that he is now pre-
pared 10 perform all operations that may be
required of the Profession.
Teeth cleaned, and plugged soih gold and
-. TIM: Prot Teeth inserted.
Also, Teeth inserted on plate, from one 10
an entire set, and all other operations which
the peculiarly of each case may require.
Teeth removed without pain,
while under the influence of Chlorofoym.
have administers this valuable article more
frequently than any other Dentist in this
county. and am satisfied (from INV expert
ence) that when judciously administered,
It is not only safe but perfectly harmless.
Work warranted.
Office orer the Drag Store Of DR.. Isaac
,Smif, in the Brick Block, =.
where ! may be found a, all times, bo th day
and night. Gil. WILLIS.
Ruvenna, Aug. 5th. 1850. sm.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-30
William e. Baker & ux.
VS.. 7 -e-
Joel Chapman & al.

Joel Chapman & al. rssss7(sd
TEOL CHAPMAN, Julia Chapman. Thom-
y rs ,Nutting, Marcea Nutting, Calvin B.
White, Oryil Blake, Emily L. Blake and
other heifs at law of Sobrina White, de-
deased, whose names are to Petitioners un-
known, will take notice that Petition was
fled against them onthe 2t:h day Of Sep
tember, A. d. Is so, in the Court Of Com
mon Pleas in Portage County by William
G. Baker and Mary Ann Baker and is now
pending, wherein the said William c. Bak.
er and Mary Ann Baker demand Partition Of
the following real Estate. Situate ia the
township Of Mantua, in said county of Port
age and is known as being part of lot mum
Der twenty two, {s2) bounded on the north
and west by The lot lines, on the East by
lands Of Joseph F. Root, on the south BY
the center Of the highway leading fromthe
township Of Hiram TO the centre Of the
township of Aurora containing about 4:
acres, and that at the next term of said
court application will be made by the sait
! William C. Baker and Mary Ann Baker.fo
an order that Partition may be made in salt
premises.
SAMUEL STRAWDER, Prfs. Atty.
J. September IS, 1850. 6w27S.