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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21
Donkey Racing in Alexandra.

I have always admired donkey, since
read John Forrester's Essay on "Decision
of Character,'' = but the donkeys OF Alexan.
dria particularly affect. They are of the
famous Mallese breed; and plump and sleek.
fleet and sure, spirited and and steady, net.
ilesome and muscular. They are the, gal
lan,es, quadrupeds have seen this many
q day. They are attended by boys from
10 to Is years of a6e-sun, burnt, sharp
boned, stripplings whose only garment is a
ragged shirt of blue cotton. These young
sfefs afe kran and quick, sdf all masters 81
q Ii tie English, have wonderful GOODNESS
and assurance, and are always on the look
out for customer, especially an English
one, since he is famous fer bucksheeshf =
If you are stranger, the moment they spy
you, on they rush shouting "Massa you
berry good donkey-go to Cleopatra Nee
dle-berry good donkey-go quick" s'Dat
boy, berry great liar-here look my don.
key-he go like one big steamer these
and fifty other cries assall you, the boys all
The while stirring up their donkeys, 50 as
to bring out their best points and every one
crowding and pushing for the preference.
Josiled on all sides, and perplexei with the
confusion, you take an animal at random
and mount. But the Little ragamuffins
were not born yesterday, and this by no
means settles the matter. They only hem
you in, and press on you more closely, to
make you change your mind, and if rather
innocent they will not scruple TO seize you
by the leg and haul you off bodily. Rich,
indeed, ii would be, to see one Of your god
non,resistants modifying these young
scanps, with the unction Of moral suasion.
My crabstick have found the only effect
i've remedy. Show. some determination
and you are released, and away you go in a
benuliful gallop, the hey behind punching
the donkey with a sharp, stick, and either
iabbering broken English about bucksheesh,
or shouting shinsaleck! TO The abstructing
im the East. s.'''z'''5E
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21
YiolinS and FiddIeS.

Orho,0 Jacob lost money by not going to
School vhen he aoas a Boy.-Near Pitts
burgh there lives an aged Dutchman nam
ed Jacob Heinman, who has by his indus
try accumulated large property. The old
man is at all times ready to yield up his
substance literally for the support Of schools.
He regards it his duty to do this, feeling the
want of education in his own case.
A gentleman called upon Jacob not long
age, to ask his aid in establishing an acade-
my in an adjoining county, and in the course
of his appeal to the old mans philanthropy,
he casually observed there were many words
in the English language which signify the
same thing, and it was necessary for boys
to learn them from books
"Schtop- schtop-I knows dat, said ia
cob-.Now dells you how | knows dat
Soon dwenty years ago, goes down on to
Fiadelfy NIT my wagon, to kit SOON koots
for de Bittsburk mercshants Veil | kits
him, and up in de dop Of de moutain, my
wagon he sdlcks fast in de moot. Den
dakes off mine koots, and laid him by de
site Of de road. Veil mishter school-mas-
ter, I feel one light parrel, and | say to
mineself, eDere, tenn poys in Manchester
store in Filadelfy, play on me annuder. drick
|-dey send one empty parrel, by..me gleal
to Bittsburk.' Veil | dakes de .parrel, and
puts him on his het up, and l sees hin
marked sViolins,' Den | swear it was vor
drick, because knows dere was no suct
man in all Bittsburk, as Mishter Vic
| lins; and | kits SO mat nit myself for being
made such fool of, datI shoost dakes mint
axe and l prakes de empty parrel all int
little smashes. Now Mishter School-ma $
/ ter, what you dink vas in dat parrel mari
to Mr.. Violin? fttles, sur, (fddles) all fal
Of fttlss, by tam. Veil, ven Igits to Bits
burk, have to pay Doc hundred tollars t.
one Fremchman, shoost because did no
snoso dat violln and fttle aoas de san.
ding. No.o I giue you one hundred toI
lars for your big school. Here is de mon
ley.~-csnsinnati Gazette.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21
"oPP oBa41HNcE TO 70 = -TAs
s5@s RI ] RAVENNA OHIO MoNDA JANUARY 81 1850

Fgreyer than my own gentlemen whom /
have ever met on these occasions, and to
continue toreceiye their support ard appro-
baton through SO many years, is a full COM
peusation for the labors II ay have performs
ed; and in presiding over you ON so impor
tant.an occasion, however inadequate to the
task, | shall endeavor to perform the duties
promptly and .impartialty. Ia. an. -
Democracy is progressive-ev ever moving
in the advancement Of human freedom, and
whenever new questions are sprung upon
us, l have ever foundH one, sure aud safe
niaess aud ttiata WAS to ascertain on which
side was the greatest liberty to the people,
and there 10 take his stand. 1t was cloud
by day and pillar Of fire by night that
never failed to lead to the right. aj So sa.
He hoped the deliberations of the Conven-
tion would he conducted by the kindest feel
ings, and lead to the most harmonious re-
suits. In fact the very character of the dele
gates gave the surest guarantee that such
would be the case. and that victory would
crown Ger efforts. G=.fs- , -..se-
d6r. Letter, from the committee on cre-
dentials reported that Delegates were pres
ent from 81 out of the IS counties
On motion of Mr.. Andrews, Of Franklin,
Resaired, That this Convention now pro.
ceed to the election Of candidate for Cow
ernor. E= ss.s e.. -s.- -,.r: z~4
The motion was opposed by Col McCook
who wished the Committee on Resolutions
first to report. He moved to refer the reso-
luton of Mr. Andrews to go into the elec.
tion of candidate for Governor, to the
committee on resolutions.
After debate, the motion to refer was with
drawn.
Mr.. .Vallandig gbam moved to lay the res
olution on the table-lost. sd -' 2 =sa
Mr.. Morgan, Of Columbiana, moved TO a.
mend the resolution by striking out all after
'Resoired" aud inselti' g proposition that
the Convention will not ballot for Governor,
until after the report Of the committee on
Resolutions s;s s-ass
The question being on the amendment,
was taken, and the result decided in the neg
ative. Yeas l34, nays l6l. - s.-5.es
The question being On the adoption of the
resolution that the Convention now proceed
to the election of candidate for Governor.
Mr. Brown, of Hamilton, moved an ad
journment-Lost. 80 TT p : So :. =
Mr.. Jewett Of Muskingum, moved tcpos,-
pone the election Of candidate for Cover
nor until tomorrow morning at 10 clock.
Lost.
-1IF he resolution to proceed to tho election
Of candidate for Governor, at this time
was then agreed TO. @'9@ @a 3ai'
The Convention then proceeded to the Sc
lection Of a candidate for Governor = the lis
Of counties and the number of votes eacl
was entitled to, being called by the Secreta,
ry, and the delegates rising and naming the
candidate preferred. On counting the re
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21

GFExp ecttob eb Towns kyh ighi fyouf
ingert ahet ype sina PRINTING! ffieeo rtoucha
ny thin glyingont held itor' SIS antum!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21

There being no choice on the Sd ballot.
On motion Of Mr. Lilly, of Hamilton, the
Convention adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21

No one Of the candidates having re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast, the
Convention proceeded TO second ballot
There being no choice, the roll of coun-
ties was again called and the result was as
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21

Mr. Burns, of Richland, withdrew the
name Of Ex Gov. NV B ,rtIey, as a ca n
didate for nomination. -e'' 'a3 SsGs VI
There being no choice on the 9th count,
sixth was then had, which resulted as
follows: @ 'fs
For Reuben Wood H-- 16l
WIN Medill -" I13
Peter P Lowe .s4A: - 20
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21
4 N UMBER, Il.
!, CDR Portage 5e,ltlllfI.
{ y.jS,SOls,ni1 Jagslro.

sOll1nfz Jagslio.
s<sfs iffsressing and heroic lady rnade
4 address sothes young ladies ofthe Brook.
1yn FEMALE ACADEMIC INsTiTuTtoN, and
The company assembled there in honor Of
herself and her brave companions IN exile,
-asfepoft (which we extract from tho N !.
Y. Herald: hsssszaaa -
:. She. said, she beheld the youth before
her with wonder and udmiration,a they
were hkefose buds jastg tgbnfsting forth into
life and beautv. She looked with aston.
ishment upon such an institution; she had
never seen The like in all the countries Of
Europe sAsshad visited. AS for herself,
she confessed herselfto abe andeserviBg OF
che henor and attentions paid 10 her. 1t
-was aownine yeors since she had been en-.
gagged inah he active sturanoils of political
<hfs. Herafither was Pole; She herself
was by beth as Pole. She had sacrificed
-heme, and friends, and relations for the
causeaof liberty. She did not regret the
saeri6ce she had made ;ssuch day as this
was surely enough. 10 compensate for them
ten sensitive mind. la il646, the revolu.
tieH sbrek out in Gracow, and she had been
engaged actively in thni event. in u cause
which lay soaAear her erhears-~she cause of
liberty md her ceun1ry's freedom. fter-
wsrds she went 10 Vaennaa aud was en-
sKpged in the revolution which, broke seut
Shefe.a she did not fight 7nnclis On that oc-
scasion; she eenfned herself toS oShelping The
brave combatantsq all in her power, sand at.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-21

There being no choice on the ID ballot,
q third was had with the following result:
The New York herald., 1850-12-27
MEDICAL.

NAV MEDICAL BooKs:-A COMPLETE PRAcrIoAA
Av work the nature and treatment cf delicate dc.s
and all the kinared asstonsiilustratea by great
Der q beautifully eoiorsd plates. large hfsi BY
mer bostwiok n d. and diseases Of
Above named nature. II - large quAItosco pages
sons edition price $40 Extract from the Boston hsd
sgual 70 Rsesrds Or Aeten works me family q
Eshea in this country" Author Of The Family Phys
csni price tyenty-nye eents Author Of wsrh on Self
I saitisn fHssssss p.tss price ror sla
and by the author kOl Broadway.
The New York herald., 1850-12-27

I IsT OF LETTERS REMAINING IN TIE NEW YORK
IL Post Office December "a 1850.
OFFICIALLY HAVING LA ur
CIRCULATION.
Please mention the date Of the In which they IRE ad
yertsod LADIES'
The New York herald., 1850-12-27

Qkln REWARD.-JkFfRIES ANrlDOrA A sfk.
pow ciho Mixture for tho Of priv ate dsordezs
makes speedy eure without the Iesst restrictions
Ihs proprietor oh.epxs. single case which the miI.u-,
Il s put MP in bottles with full areoon at 81 0ns tsN
We As week-many cured In two days. Hcr sale b.,
b Little, lox Hanover stress, Boston; Wright o.
The New York herald., 1850-12-27
DoCTOR YOURsELF-FOR TKENrY-TIYl CENrs.

Il 1OCTOk fOukSkLf-IOk TWENTY-ElvI CENTS--
~ BY means Of the Pocfet Ascuspns livery One Hil
Own Physician. Thirtieth edition, with hundred
CRAVINGS showing Diseases and Aaforpatons In every
shape and form by william Young. d. Graduate Of tbs
University Of Pennsylvania fhe various of Secret
In plain language The chapter Self Abuse worthy d,
pafou attention and should be
who have been unfortunats in contracting dseaI
previous to placing yourselves under the
omAter what his copy this
~ useful work. strangers visiting the
those contemplating marriage don't think Of
without Of the Pocket fsculapius Sea
persons going 20 should Dr. Youngs Treae
Marriage, the Pocket sculApius, Kvery One 0wr
Physician Any person sending twenty i've encoe
IN letter. will receive one copy Of this book by mail
six copies will be sent for dollar. Address DIR. VIZ
YOUNG, l52 Spruce street. Phadelphia and for s.
strinSer h fownsend. 222 Broadwav New York.
pARIs RIsAkDLoNDoh TREATNENT OF PRIVATE pis-
eases in few hours, BY vegetable application without
pain affections And debility brought
tnprorer habits combine medicines wi h the local
and showAny there sued
withous III as have cases daily Of years stsndnx from
Me other phrsicians In sn guarantee permanent
have contraetone daily cure without caustio whsb
othcrr use caused by their nss expeng the dsee
snoush Ny diploma, with these AND the hundreds Of
thoates show that none equal H. You cured
hours, e. Deroud under the ether phyasiAns ever
year vtheus benefit body eoversd ysu cured s
In short time, John Roilison, r. paid ss0
In ave yesrs. s be cured Of debility without benefit
zen cured ne by local and general treatment In
ane !as saisb nry lress@snt By ls.ss: of.ce hours
swo doors from Brcadwsy.
The New York herald., 1850-12-27

O'counor Miss Ellen
O'CenAsr Mary
O'Doanell Miss Re-
sanna
O'uaplon Miss Eliza
O'Neill Miss Helen q
O'sulhvan Mary
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
A Splendid FORTUNE MAY BE GAINED
BY AN OUTLAY OF f10 OR e..
METROPOLITAN PORTRAIT Gu Is.

Otces-SS, AIbany load, london, Eng1aHG;,
FUvEiE Directors beg to that there Will be
n drawn for grand series of Portraits Of all Horses
entered for the forthcoming GREAT DERBY RACE
The drawing will be conducted upon those honorable
principles which have hitherto given SO great satisfac-
patronage and that while the past success and high
estimation in which the Club is held are subjects OF
pleasing congratuaonto the projectors they encourage
endeavours for still further deveopement OF their plan
For the FUTURE therefore, the number of Prizes will be
extended to the Portraits of all Horses that entered
for each particular Racenon starters as well as win
ners and starters. The following list is now open;-
5000 members to each class first class tlO second do
IS third do fl Parties can have one more shares
in each or either of the different classes Those MEM
bers who draw the Portraits Of first, second and third
Horses the other starting Horses also those that do not
the following prizes The drawing will take place ten
davs hetore the aces
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

go FOR RENT, and possession given 10th De-
AHI cember that handsome house and lot, corner OF
Gary and LIST Streets now occupied by John c. James,
Esq The house has ten rooms, and the kitchen has
four good rooms. Hydrant water in the yard. Apply
70 mo 29] RICHD HILL, Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

- FOR RENT, the dwelling house on Cary
EII street, between LIST and Foushee streets, with a
large garden attached thereto, having been thoroughly
repaired, will now be rented leased for term OF
years, to good tenant at moderate price. Apply to
30 JAMElS BOSAER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

"a FOR RENT.-A small and convenient tene-
L ment for rent, I'd street, opposite the corpora
ton lot To good tenant the rent will be moderate
Apply to ,o,,,
no 20 ALEX. MUTT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

..es FOR RENT--The desirable residence, situa-
EHI ted on 4th street, between Franklin and Grace
Streets lately in the occupancy OF VIM: Smith APP
plyto JAMES M IAfLoh'
ia %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

q. HOUSES TO RENT.-The handsome Lot
N:j and Dwelling recently occupied by Conway Robin,
SON ESQ., The house is undergoing repair, and will
be ready in a few weeks.
The Store and Dwelling above on Broad street, re-
Gently occupied by J. M. Winston, near the market
house. =
The House and Lot on End street, between Marshall
and Clay streets, lately occupied by Mr.. Mason.
Apply to
no25 RlCHD. HILL, Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

49, FOR RENT, and possession given on the LIST
n February the house and lot of LIST and Cary
now occupied by Mr. Hlyard. 1t contains ten rooms
and has hydrant water in the yard. The kitchen con-
taus four rooms. Apply to
ia 10 RlCH. HILL, Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

Is FOR RENT, andpossession gwen Immediate
lI ly, Vie desirable residence on I'd sheet, between
Main and Cary. The house has nine good rooms, and
hydraht water in the yard Apply to
ds;2S RICH. HILL, Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

- FOR RENT.--The dwelling house on Mar
El shall street, between 9Th and 9Th streets, lately
occupied by Mr.. ]: E; Young having been recently
thoroughly repaired and put in good order, possession
can be had immediately and the rent, to good tenant
will be reasonable For terms, apply to
oc ~ JAMES BOSHER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

<sa FOR RENT-A large boarding house, on
EI Main street, near the Banks, containing 10 II
rooms. Rent $3.50 per aunum. Apply to
TOLER & COOK,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

1es FOR RENT, the Store occupied on Main
G street below the Old Market and opposite the store
Of Mr.. VIM. Taylor. Possession given immediately
Applyto :. q r. = GLL ~ MINE or
ia Is JOHN CLENDlNlNG, Jr.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.-The De-
IVA cember report of the New York Lite Insurance

company IS fectIVtu.
Its course of business is still onward, and very
couragng. The list Of new Policies of Insurance
during the month number 81 and usual we some
Of all classes ofmen Of business, including few ladies.
This company lately met with two losses at this
5000 to the son Of Capt James jerks who resided near
Rockets in this city and $4,000 to the heirs Of the late
Elder Beverley Hancock of Chesterfield county;
Pamphlets explanatory OF rates, &c, with all other
information may be obtained at the office OF the agency,
Baptist Book Depository, No. 2O3 the square above
the Farmers Bank.
ia Is CHAS. WORTHAM Agent.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

-. DESIRABLE FAMInY RESIDENCES FOR
GHl RENT bve for rent tNo very desirable family
residences, one situated on Marshall street. between 5th
and 9th streetS and the other on Sd street, between
will be reasshable For terms aPp ay,Ss, pocr5rp
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

a.. CARPENTERS SHOP..-FOR RENT,
I the Carpenters Shop on It'll street, between Frank
lin and Grace Streets formerly occupied by Mr.. F. G.
Gravely possession given the LIST January next Apply
10 R. WHITFIELD & SON. I
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

A., FOR RENT--That new and commodious
Ei Building Just finished off in fine order, situated on
Clay between Ash aud 5h streets suitable for the gen.
teel accommodation of large family. Its location as
residence is one among the most pleasant and agree
able in the city. Apply to
te6 JAMES M. TAYLOR.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

KITCHENS COCOA, Heckers Fanna, Robin
EA- sons Patent Barley, Robinson's Patent Greats,
Mustard, in bottles; received and for sale by
fe2 A. BODEKER, Druggist.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

e. FOR T-CORNUCOPLA CAVERN
fHi This we'll known and fine located Tavern is now
for rent possession given immediately, together with
two Bars, Oyster Box Snack Boxes, Beer Pump Water
Ranges and other fixtures. ,
N.B-Licence, Taxes, &C., paid up to the LIST OF
May insurance $780, paid up to September next
fe eft E: R. McNAUGHT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

~ FAMILY HOUSE ON FRANKLIN ST
E#I FOR RENT, the large and new house at the cor
ner OF Franklin and Second streets, occupied by Mr..
Thomas Boiling has 70 rooms, and all convenient out
houses possession will be given the LIST day of October
and the house put neat order Apply at the office OF
James Gray q Sons.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

fe2 Agents and Auctioneers, Pearl street,
- FOR RENT, four rooms in Bosher's Row,
LMl suitable Tor offices; and also stable adjacent
thereto. Apply to
fe JAS. M. TAYLOR.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

a. DWELLING HOUSES FOR SALE
(Ei We offer for sale privately, two desirable tene-
nents just finished on Ross street. near the Richmond
House Terms accommodating:
FL DUNLOP, MONCURE & co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

6a FOR RENTAThe fine, large and well finished
h! store of the ghane front building, four doors
below the corner Of Nam and 9th streets Possession
can be had immediately NAppy to o,,,c,
my2l B. & S. ZONES.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

"a FOR RENT. the tenement now occupied by
FiI Henry NJ Templeman, Esq, at the corner OF
CIay and Eth streets Possession to be given on the
first of April next Also, the large new store and
dwelling on Broad street, next above the apothecary
store Of Messfs Grubbs Il Apperson Possession to be
had Immediately. r.,,,c
ia lift JAMES LYONS.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

n ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED.-We have
Il received our usual assortment of Garden Seed,
from D. Landreth, Philadelphia. The seed from this
source well known, and give better satisfaction than
any others in market
Iandreths Catalogues, containing instructions for Gull
tvation, furnished gratis, on application.
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
ia ri 90 Main street corner 18th
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16


kegs Mountain Butter, just receiv-
ia TINSLEY & BRYANT.
0n BALES UPLAND COTTON, receiving
UV tor sale, .,
te JAS. WHIST N.
nRTME LIVE GEESE FEATHERS, for
saleby E. fl. SKINKER,
IL 2 No. Is Pearl street.
WvALIAFERRO's RICHMOND GROUND
E. H. SKINKER,
h2 No Is Pearl street.
nNE HUNDRED BUSHELS CLOVER
~ SEED, received, per Joseph Lybrand, for sale.
ia 25 JAS. WINSTON,
TWSHTRTY-FIVE HHDS. OLD SHOULD
III Frs, sound and well cut, Tor sale ,,oro,,
is 95 JAS. WINSTON.
RWOLASSES.-30 hhds new crop Cuba heavy
lVH 80 bbs do DO
100 bbls New Orleans do, in store, and for sale by
fe TlNSLEY Il BRYANT.