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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11
Great Excitement.

0Icde GXCILGIUcAIs
The grand Mass Meeting adj OarR-
ed to Hatch's Store! Having
learned from reliable sources
that that was the place TO get
their money back.
BOOTS AND SHOES!
DRUGS .AND MEDICINES.
CURTIS HATCH has just received from
~ the most fashionable and best shops in
the East, large assortment of BOOTS g.
SHOES, of every quality, size and de-
seription, from the course stogy "that fears
neither wind nor weather. to the fine,
fashionable boot "that would honor the
feet of a fairy" And this is not all-his
arrangements are such that he is enabled to
sell them PEG cheaper than any other es-
tablishment this side of Campbell's port on
the east, or this side of Break Neck on the
west. In addition to this he has large
stock of those celebrated METALLIC RUB
BERS, and he is quite anxious that all of
his friends should call and get a pair before
they are all gore.
His supply of DRUGS & MEDICINES
have also been plentifully replenished this
Fall. and he keeps all articles in this line
that the public require. All the best Patent
Medicines of the day can be found at his
Store in Seymour's Block.
Ravenna, Sept. 90, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11

- pp O. site tn C1I y b II K.
ISagain in ful; blast, in consequence of a
4 fresh arrival of splendid and COMPLETE
assortment Of Saddle and Harness Trim
mings, including
~- 20 dozen Japaned
Mallcable Loop Bolt Pad Hooks,
Syracuse Pattern, Silrer Plated & Brass
Crescent Terret-SeDAd1ust-
ing and Jappaned Trees
SILVER AND BRASS PRINCES PATTERN BUcKEL,
Patent leather, Varnish Whips, Stage chains,
Gig, Coach, and Common Hanaes,
Thread, Needles, &C. &C
which will be sold Cheap for Cash.
Also on hand splendid lot Of Saddles,
Harness, Travelling und Hand Trunks, ulI
Of which will be sold low.
~ Repairing done to order. ..---
Ravenna, Oct %, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11
II INSEED OIL for sale by The Bbl. or
~ gallon. G. HATCH.
Ravenna, July .2s, 1850.
DRUGS .AND MEDICINES

Tricopherous aad Balm Of Columbia for
restoring the hair. Pare Cod Liuer Oil by
The gallon or bottle. Chloride of Lime IN
bottles. Glove .4nodyne and Paraguay Rour
"certain cures" for The Toothache. Cuutha-
ridal Collodion. new article for vcsication.
Hofmam's .4dodyae. Iodids Mercury. Spo@-
ges, of every description. Canary Seed.
Sand Paper, Tarnish White Lead, dc. DC.
Received and for sale by r
I. SWIFT.
July 6, 1850. em.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11
as- 81 40, ONCE MORE.
THAT CLOTHING HAS COME!
BY RAIL ROAD EXPRESS.

saturday, Nay 5th, 1919.
DECEIVED large lot of Ready Made
II Clothing IRON the extensive Establish
ment Quincy Hall, Boston, every variety of
Summer Goats, entire new style, consisting
of Olive and Brown Sacks, Mohair, Croton
Cloth, Drabett, Coddngton, Coshmarett.
Tweeds, Jeans, and Bro. Linen Coats from
2 to i5doltals.
PANTS g. VESTS on endless variety. Ii
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, If you don't Gelierr
it just call and lake a look, at
May 5th, 1849. DAYS.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11

EARLE'S IMPROVED
Cast Steel Hone and StrOp,
For RazorS and Surgical Instruments.
HNIIIS article proves to be superior to any
Il now in use for restoring and giving a
fine edge to the Instrument. For sale at
DR.. Swift's Drug Store. also by :. r. Free
man.
Manufactured and warranted by D. Earle,
Palmyra, Portage Co. Ohio. Homes for
Bench Tools and Curriers' Knives, will be
kept on hand or made to order.
juno II, 1349.
AGENCY OF ....
DR.. S. S. Fitch'S Celebrated Medicines,
Used by him with such .stinguished success
In the cure of
Coughs, Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma,
Heart Diseases, Dyspepsia, Gonorr-
hea, Piles, Female Complaints,
&c. &c.
Also, DR.. S. S. Fitch's abdominal Sup
porters, Shoulder Braces, Inhalimg
Tubes, and Lectures on Con-
sumption, and the art Of
preserving Life and
Health to Old Age, -
&c. &c. .s4.-. e.
Rodolphus Bard has been appointed
Agent for the sale of the above Goods, and
will keep them constantly on hand at his
Recorders Office in Ravenna, only agent for
Portage County, Ohio. -s
UfDr. Fitch's s'GulDE Book TO INvALIDs,
and Directions for Promoting Health, and
Instructions to Mothers, in the Management
of Children" may be had, gratuitously, by
calling for it at his residence as above. An
extremely valuable Book. .-....-..
R. BARD.
Ravenna, July |, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11
Drugs and .Wedicizses,

PAINTS, OILS & DYE-STUFFS,
together with nearly all the Patent Medi-
cines usually called for; also good supply
of Paint, Varnish, Whitewash, clothes, hair
and shoe Brushes. pure White Lead, coach
and furniture Varnish, Spts. Turpen'ine,
&c. &c. C. HATCH.
Ravenna, July 8. 1s so.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11

:: To EXTRACT IRON SPoTs FROM LINEN.
an ounce Of oxolic acid at any
apoihecary's put few Of the chrystals on
thsspot and pour hot water on them, and
fbe from spots will immediately disappear.
Oxolic acid il a poison, and looks very
Iauch like salts, therefore should be. label
led md kept out Of the reach Of children
Esem experience we know that. il Is the
best and tnost simple substance for extract.
ing iron spots from linen and furniture
Exchange.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11

Indian Pudding.-Boil one spoonful
Of fne lndian -four we'll, then add ons pint
of milk, and let it all boil; when cool, beat
Ia two eggs. Sweeten and season.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-11-11

r.cream Pudding.-To three eggs beat.
en- very Light, stir IN pint and half Of
-four, salt to your taste. mix u little milk,
ahens put in six ounces Of sugar, and just
before you put into the oven, add a pint Of
thick cream. Bake three quarters Of an
hour. = sex =5ss,4 5 -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

could only speak in whisper but seemed
very glad that l came. The natives I
had sent to fan him till he should get out
OF the river, came to me and begged to
have him taken on shore again and SO
small was my hope Of his recovery that
my heart pleaded on their side, though
still thought it a duty TO do as the doctor
had ordered. ! came away at dark, and
though his lips moved to say some word
Of farewell, they made no sound.
l hope that you my dear boys, will
never have cause to know what heavy
heart l bore back to my desolate home
that night. The vessel got out 10 sea a.
bout four o'clockk on Monday, and last
night the natives returned, bringing let
ter from Mr. Ranney. Your precious pa
pa has revived again-spoke aloud-took
little tea and some toast-said there was
something animating in the touch Of the
sea breeze, and directed Mr. Ranney to
write to me that he had strong belief It
was the will of God TO restore him again
TO health. felt somewhat encouraged,
but dare not hope too much.
And now, my dear boys, it will be three
perhaps four long months before we can
hear from our loved one again, and we
shall all be very anxious. All we can
do is to commit him to the care of our
Heavenly Father ,and,if we never see him
again in this world pray that we may be
prepared to meet him in heaven.
Your most affectionate mother,
EMILY G.. JUDSON.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26
THE POPULAR CREED.
ny CHARLES sKiRAs


Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes,
An empty pockets the worst of crimes!
II man is down, give him a thrust
Irample the baggar into the dust!
rresumptuous poverty's quite appalling
hnock HIM over! kick him for falling!
II man is up, oh! lift him higher!
Aour SouPS Tor sale, and he's the buyer-
Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst of crimes!
Know poor, but worthy youth,
whose hopes are built on q maiden's truth,
But maiden will break her vows with ease,
For wooer cometh whose claims are these:
hollow heart and an empty head,
A face well tinged with brandy red,
soul well trained in villainy's school,
And cash, sweet cash-he knows the rule:
Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst of crimes!
know bold and an honest man,
Who strives to live on the christians plan,
But poor he is, and poor will be,
scorned, hated wretch is he;
AT home he meeteth starving wife,
Abroad he leadeth the leper's life
They struggle against a fearful odds
Who will not bow to the peoples gods!
Dimes and dollars. dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst OF crimes!
So get ye wealth, no matter how!
s<No questions askeG'' Of the rich, Itrow-
Steal by night and steal by day,
doing it all in legal way)
Join the Church, and never forsake her;
Learn to cant and insult your Maker;
Be hypocrite. liar, knave and fool,
But don't be poor-remember the rule,
Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimes!
An empty pockets the worst Of crimes!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26
Letter from Mrs Judson,

The following letter which is published
in the Boston Watchman, will be read
with interest by the many friends of Mrs
Judson, better known in this country as
FANNY FoRREsrER. 1t was addressed
by her to the children of DR. Juds on, now
residing in Wooster, Mass, on the occa-
sion OF his late embarka,ion for the Isle
Of Bourbon, for his health. The letter
affords touching example of affection
and oi true missionary devotion:
MAuLMA1N, April IL, 1850.
MY VERY DEAR CHILDREN have
painful news to tell you-news that am
sure will make your hearts ache;but hope
our heavenly Father will help you to bear
1t. Your dear papa is very, very i'll in
deed SO much SO that the best judges
fear that he will never be any better. He
began to fail about five months ago, and
has declined SO gradually that we were
not fully aware of his danger until lately;
but within few weeks those who love
him have become very much alarmed.
In January we went down to Mergui,
by the steamer, and when we returned,
thought lie was little better, but he soon
failed again. We spent month at Am
herst, but he received little if any benefit.
Next the doctors pronounced our house
(the one you used to live in,) unhealthy,
and we moved to another. But all was
Of no use. Your dear papa continued to
| fail, till suddenly, one evening, his muscu-
lar strength gave way, and he was pros
trated on the bed, unable TO help himself
This occurred about two weeks ago. The
doctor now became alarmed, and said the
only hope for him was in long voyage.
1t was very hard to think Of such thing
in his reduced state, particularly as / could
not 90 with him but after we had wept
and prayed over it one day and night we
concluded that it was our duty to use the
only means which God had left us, how
ever painful.
We Immediately engaged his passage
OH board French barque, bound for the
island Of Bourbon but before it sailed he
had become so very low that no one thought
it right for him to 60 alone.
They therefore called meeting of the
mission and appointed Mr. Ranny. 1t was
| great Ieliel 10 me, lot lie is very KIM
man, and loves your dear papa very much
and he will do everything that can be done
for his comfort. The officers of the ves-
sci too, seemed greatly interested for him
as did every one else. He was carried
OH board week ago yesterday, in litter
and placed on nice easy cot made pur-
po<ely for him. ! stayed with him all
day, and at dark came home 70 stay with
the children.
The next day found that the vessel
had only dropped down little distance,
and so took boat and followed. ex-
pected this would certainly be the last
day with him., but it was not. On Fri
day went again, and though he did not
appear as well as on the previous days,
was forced to take as l then supposed
final leave of him. But when morning
came, felt as though l could not live
through the day without knowing how he
was. So took boat again, and reached
the vessel about two o'clock p. M. He
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

advantage and is it not to the advantage
Of poor tailor TO collect an old debt ?"
"lf | can catch you in the street," said
the swindler with an oath and in the deep
est rage, "l'll give you such cowh;ding
as will not leave the breath in your body.''
"Nonsense 'now," said the old Quaker;
"if thou really intend to do anything Of
that sort: we had better step out into the
back yard and finish the business at once. ~
The rogue was completely non -plussed
by the GOODNESS Of the Quaker, and stood
speechless and pe,ritied.
"Now," said the tailor good naturedly,
.slet me give thee piece of advlce.-
When next thou hast occasion to get suit
Of clothes thou had'st better not attempt to
cheat the poor tailor, but pay him honestly,
for then will thy conscience not disturb
thee, and thy sleep will be sweet and re-
freshing. Farewell!"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26
Getting Used to il.


Somewhere about here, writes South
ern correspondent Of the Knicerbocker,
lived a small farmer Of such social habits,
that his coming home intoxicated was no
unusual thing. His wife urged him in
vain to sign the pledge. "Why you see,"
he would say, "I'll sign it after while,
but l do'n like 10 break right off at once !;
it aint wholesome. The best way always
is to get used to thing by degrees, you
know" Every well, old man, his help
mate would rejoin, "see now if you don't
fall into hole some Of these days, when
you can't take care Of yourself, and no
one near you to help you out" Sure e.
nough, as if to verify the prophecy, q
couple of days after, he tumbled into the
well. Here the old topper, after deal of
useless scrambling, shouted for ",he light
of his eyes" to come and help him out.
"Did'nt tell you SOP" said the good
soul, showing her cap frill over the edge
Of the paraptt; you have got into a hole at
last, and it's only lucky I'm in hearing, or
you might have drowned, you old dog
you !-"Well," she continued after a
pause. letting down the bucket, stake
hold and up he came, higher at each turn
Of the windlass, until-the old lady's
grasp slipping from the handle, down he
went to the bottom again!
This occurring more than once, made
the temporary occupant of the well sus.
ricious. "Look here" screamed he in
fury at the last splash, ''you're doing
that on purpose-l kmo,c you are !''"Wel
now om," responded the "old oman
tranquilly, while winding him up once
more "Don't you remember telling m,
it's best to get used to thing by degrees!
I'm afraid if was to bring you right IL,
on sudden you wouldn't find it whole
some!'. The old fellow could lot hel
chuckling at the application of his prirci
pie, and he protested he would sign tn
pledge on the instant, if she would tairl,
| lifl him out. This she did, and packe
him off to "swear inn wet as he was "Fo
you see," she added, very emphatically
"if you ever fall into the well again II
leare you :here-I wi!!w
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

Nev Musical Mventi0n.-AM MIR Matteau, of Bel
gium, has recently invented new musical instru-
ment to which he has given his name, Maitophone.
1t is said to initiate the human voice perfectly and
trial made before some Of the most distinguished d
artists, succeeded to their enthusiastic admiration
lacks nothing in compass, vigor and clearness of
sound, ard sings SO sweetly, that one would sup
pose he was listening to chorus of sylphs ,accom
panied by the most harmonious instruments. 1t is
said to be very simple in its mechanism and easily
removed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26
FADING.

ADuINus
''wE ALL DO FADE AS LEAF"
Fading, fading. all are fading
No substantial thing is here;
Loved ones leave us-we are passing,
Passing to another sphere.
Beauty, with her accustomed smiling;
And her love inspiring eye,
Fadeth, like the day-god dying
In the twilight summer sky.
Like to pilgrims, worn and weary,
Toll we on our weary way,
Through this night of life while gazing
For the dawning Of the day.
Like stately pageant moving,
Slowly o'er the trembling earth
Pass the ages dim and hoary,
Bending all to sceptered death.
And the tread Of valiant nations,
laundering on in mighty line,
Leaves faint and fainter echo,
In the crumbling hall Of time.
Yes, these bright majestic heavens,
In this mighty march proclaim,
We are passing, we are passing,
Unto nothing, whence we came.
But when like baseless vision,
All have faded thus away,
There is built home eternal
For the weary Pilgrims stay.
On the Hill of God it standeth
Rearing high its golden dome.
And the song comes swelling from ii,
"Welcome, pilgrim, welcome home."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

WEALTH OF PnovIDENcE.-A list OF
the taxable property Of the city of Provi-
dence, in the year. 1850, gives the total
amoun, of $3l ,959, 600, on which the as
sessment is SO cents on each 500. One
hundred and six persons. corporations
and estates, own over $l4,0n0,0 900, or
nearly one-half of this amount.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

The business of the New York and New
Haven railroad has grown SO large, that
it has become necessary 10 have double
tracks between Bridgeport and Fairfield,
and between New Rochelle and Marina
roneck, and the work of laying them is
now in progress.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

The funeral of shop Bascom took place yester-
day. After prayer by the Rev. Mr.. sehon, the re-
mains were removed from the residence of Rev.
Mr. Stevenson, where the deceased breathed his
last, to the Fourth street Church. There the Rev.
Messrs Parsons, Holman, Sehon, and Linn offered
prayers and delivered eloquent funeral discourses
The concourse Of persons present was very large,
ceremonies were OF the most imposing nature. The
remains were then taken to the Eastern cemetery,
followed by long procession. The Rev. MIR Ste
venson here performed the burial services of the
church. The body was placed in the vault to await
the direction of the family of the deceased.-Lou.
Iournal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

A FRAuD.-The Louisville Courier of
the Sd says :-"One Of our merchants
bought at St Louis, few days since,
lot Of five bales of hemp, which, upon be-
ing received aud was opened here was
found to contain 50 pounds Of stone.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

oSE MORE Doc SToRY.-My father had a Cog
whose memoirs ought to be written, l have often
asked him. to put upon paper the leading incidents
IN the life OF Fidelity, that was the dogs name but
as he has always deciined,I shall record few facts
and they may provoke a more complete biography.
My private opinion is, that the life of good dog is
a better example than that of bad man. The Pc
culiar feature Of the dogs character was his regard
for religious places, religious men, and religious
meetings. He was punctual in his attendance
upon family worship, never being out of hearing
when the household were assembled. He attended
the weekly meetings in the village, (which held
from house to house notice being given Of place
of meeting on the sabbath. He never mistook the
evening, the hour, or the house. Nor did he de-
pend on watching the family to follow them to the
place ofprayer. Frequently he was shut up in a
room to prevent his attendance, and he would dash
through pane of glass and be at the right house
before those who shut him up. He was confined
in an ut-house that had no floor; he dug hole
der the SILL and reached the Getting before the Sec
ond hymn was finished. On the Sabbath, he was
regular attendant at church, and always occupied
the square step at the head of the pulpit stairs, if
there was the least disturbance among the dogs be-
low, as there will be in the country sometimes he
would rise and frown his displeasure upon them
until it was settled. One day he was so pleasantly
occupied with his canine acquaintance at the door,
that the time slipped by and the minister commeno-
ed the services instantly he gave yelp, expressing
his modification, and Fastening to his place, cow
cred down in attitude Of shame which he main
tained to the close of the service.
Perhaps the most singular trait in his character,
was his unwillngness to stay over night in house
where they did not have family worship. He was
in the habit of visiting among my fathers mniste
rial acquaintance, but one day he followed gen.
tleman from neighboring town to his house, and
made himself quite at home, evidently intending to
spend a few days, as he had done at other places.
The evening closed in, and at length the family
tired for the night, without being assembled for
prayers. The dog made his way out of the house,
and tavelled home as fast as his legs would carry
him.-Presbyferian.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26
From Sartaia's Magazine.
n 4 a NJ . ~

From Sartaia's Magazine.
THE MAN AND THE ROSE.
FREDRlKA BREMIR.
The Man.
Thou art so fair, oh Rose, so pure, and tender,
l am unmcet to touch thee, even to place
My lips endearingly anear thy beauty.
How, in this sinful world, can'st thou, so fair?
Guiitless of sin ne'er shall a sinners hand
Destroy thee for his own poor, transient p!easurei
No, live in JOY; live to be loved, caresseG
By dew amt breeze, by sun and butterfly,
By all things fair and innocent as thee,
And blossom brightly in the eye Of God.
The Rose.
All, freely pluck my bloom, oh Man, for thou
Art greater far, and better far than /;
Thou Of a truth, may'st suffer and may'st combat,
But 'tis that striving after the eternal,
Which to the great eternal brings thee nearer
Amid eternity. For one brief hour
brightly bloom, and then wither and die,
And no ascending dawn awakes the dead.
Then freely pluck! Rejoice in me
For one short hour delight thee and refresh thee,
And then in silence wither at thy feet.
If have served thee, have lived enough.
Great Natures Genius heard the noble contest,
And smiled; because she saw, in time to come,
(When the heaven brings forth the fair EARTH
That roses nuitured in the human heart
With it will pass into eternity,
And blossom there anew in Eden's groves,
joy to man, we'll pleasing unto God,
| And lovelier than on earth-if that may be
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

A POLITE CoMMUNICATlok.-Al laborlng man re-
Gently residing in England, lost his wife few
months ago, became disconsolate, and drowned
himself. In his hat was found piece of paper, on
one side of which legibly written his full name
and address, and on the other side the following
message: aMy compliments 10 the jury. and this is
not 4 case of insanity
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-09-26

WONDERFUL PREsERvATIoN.-Capt Geo. Davis,
commander of the schooner Thornton, was picked
up on the 9Th inst, by the steamer J. D. Morton,
four miles out from Michigan City, floating upon
spar.
The Thornton was capsised on Friday, the 3oth
August, during the tremendous storm OF that day,
and the captain and two men, comprising all on
board, seized floating spar, and sustained them
selves until the following day, when the two men
loosed their hold and sunk, nearly at the time
The suferings Of Capt. Davis, by hunger were
terrible that he knawed his hands to the bone, and
even attempted to grasp the floating dead body of
fellow creature TO satisfy its cravings, but without
success. The period that he was floating upon the
spar was just one week, and when picked up, con-
scousness had nearly left him, though his grasp
the spar rigid and firm. He is in this
city, and doing well. He has dependent family
here, Who had given him up for lost and subscrip-
tion had been taken up in their behalf, the day
before his rescue. 1t will be a longti before he
can recover former health and strength, and we
trust the subscription will be just as cheerfuliy
paid, now that Capt. Davis has been rescued from
an untimely Death Chicago Citi-tn.