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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
SCENE BEHIND THE CuRrArs.-Mr. .

SCENE BEHIND THE CURTAIN.-Mr. and
Mrs. Snub were afectionately reposing.
side by side, on winter night, when Mr. >
Snub was awakened by horrifying dream.
He had eaten toasted cheese for supper
and it must be confessed that there was
layer beneath the cheese Of some three pints
of flip. However, Mr.. Snub had way Of
carrying off these loads without disturbing
any body, He was used to the business, and
drove it through. all to himself. On this
night he suffered more pain than usual; his
body was in state of considerable intia.
tion and inflammation, and raising himself
slowly upon bis right arm, aud with as little
commotion as possible, he spied into tho
visage of Mrs. Snub to be satisfed of tho
fact of her obliviousness Her optics, as hs
saw by the expiring lamp of the hearth.
were fast closed, and her breathing was
long and @olian. Assured on this point.
Mr.. Snub now began the more difficult OPP
Grafton of getting out of bed. This he also
accomplished by the sweat of bis brow;
Mrs. Snnb still poured forth blasts from
her nasal trumpet. Now Mr.. Snpb began
to make tracks for the fire place, where
stood the lamp. 1t was very large, old
fashioned fire place, built when wood ives
plenty and cheap. Mr.. Snub now slowly
and laboronsly, stopped to raise the lamp.
He had bent himself down so as alms,t to
touch it, when. We have fergotte1 to
say that Mr.. Snub was very short but
very round man. He was of the @By field
breed" fat and thick, weighing, say 200
pounds. Well, he stopped, as VIC have
said, to raise the lamp, and actually got it
in his fingers, when, essaying to riss again
be went down, like thousand brick on ihs
hearth. His posture was ssdentary; aP
earthquake would not have shaken thes
house m ore. Of course Mrs. Snub was
awakened. Her first exclamation was:
sGood graciousrt (She had not feel,
ing Of either goodness or grace.) Ths
chamber was entirely dark. @Snub!" she
screamed, after poking over hsr band TO hiS
side of the bed, awhere are yop?A
sHere,s answered vois. in subdued
tones. A
sWhat upon earth are you doing thsresV
she continued.
*Nothing did yoa bear that clap sfthun-
der1h -.
mo"
sYou didn't! Well it has struck mel
Knocked me clean out Of bed. and taken all
the feeling out my legs; and / guess il l
was examined, should be found blHs' all
over"
~No doubt on't!" answered Mrs. S. aSnub
you needn't lie; your tongue, l guess. 1as
struck too p'- Boston Carpet Bag.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
WHOLE NUMBfT ORAL.
rel,,se i am a niserahle kIi,,SENESs,
no.bing-a king whom the M -CoUGH.
may INSULT" Nd

refuse, am misernble kiriss
nothing king whom the m-CoUGhs
may INSULT" ~ Nd
Big drops fell from the bero'.,
he covered his face with his has,.,.. s..
lard took advantages Of this m,siosss IL
weakness, to demonstrate calmly Wong he
he fattered his pride, excited his sa o.
and ended with those words: N Of
Sand if the Emperor should giysan
command Of the vanguard TO Davoust, =
will do all that you would have done.''
This thought reused MAra, from his
grief; he started UP, paced his tent aad his
now dry, and brilliant eye, flashed light,
ming
"Yes, yes!' he cried, with afdor, II will
remain. /, is anly here thai there ara
ba.sles-only here true glory. Well, thep,
| will wresl i, from him All for myself,
and nothing for him! Not skirnish, Bell,
lard! ! swear to you he shall not see an
enemyr'
With these words he left his ten. apd
hustened to an outpost.
We now ask the general historian il
many misfor;unes must not have necessa,
rily have resulted from such feelings ip
such men?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
~ A Dutchm.n said th. following 10

O. A Dutchman said the following 10 .
friend, whu had watched hin for sp hogr
or two while he made ready, one cold VIM
ter's evening, pitcher of cider. When 1t
was in complete order, he raised the vessel
to bis lips, and without removing il, drained
it to the very last drop Dsre, now" ho
said, holding opt the pitcher to his friend,
*dat ish vat calls coot citeri lfyop don't
p'lieve dat ish Good otter, ju'ht you shmell
the mug!"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

Albert Smith, the well-known author.
accompanied by thtes other English gen.
tlemen, have made the ascent 0f Mount
Blance, making the 25th time thet the foot
of map has trod the summit pf :!lbs poH.
arch of monhiains.?' The travellers hsdv
sixteen guides, and their trip cost then
S7e0.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

Pot Rock, in Hell Gate, has been re-
roved to the depth Of twelve feet below
low water mark. A change in the current
is already discovsrable. Seventeen sub
marine blasts have already been fred, and
all snccessfal.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
New Saloon.

fTaHE subscr cribers have spened new Saloon uader
i the Collins House, where they are prepared to
s1pply customers with everything seasonable in the
! eating line.
Picked and fresh Oysters, Clans and Lobsters,
Eardines, Picked Tongue, Boiied Hams, Pies, ana
eyery,bne that the market affords to salt the taste,
kept constantly on hand and served pp at all hours.
Ice Cream served PIP regularly at oar Rooms, or
supplied parties or families 10 part OF the town.
Sis July 26, 1851. MASON & SEfERhS
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
CO-PARTNERsHIP.

..EFHyHE subscribers would respectfully an,
+ n nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and
vicinity that they have entered into CO:
6 partnership in the, Tailoring business and
s intend TO do work in the latest style or any
style TO suit their customers. Those who
favor them with their patronage shall have
their work done to suit and to fit. All or
dess attended TO on short notice and as rea.
sonable as can be done in town. Cutting
done at all tunes. Call and try US.
81 nFShop directly over DR.. Swift's Drug
Store ~ DERBY g. LINN. s
Rayenna, Dec. 6, 1850. a--
FTsRY HATcH.s Tobaeco and Coffee sha. those
& Il Hike good srtcies, ..5ess - =
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
AIcorn g. Clark

EASHIONA BL e TAILORS.
.nHOP in Mason's Block, over Rowell &
y Co.'S Store, Ravenna, Ohio. This spring
and Summer Fashions just received. Cut.
ting done to order on the shortest notice.
SO Rayenna, March 10, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
,0l)e Portage 5entineI.
RY.anUE1 ID. HARRIS, 1r.

f,na wear. payable within six months, $l,5O
one wear. payable after the expiration of
six months and within the year, '2,oO
One yaer payable after itsexpiration, 2,5O
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06

-a4fNopaper will be discontinued until all ar
reaarges are paid, except at the option OF tn
publisher
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-10-06
) MOSES REANS,

NNANUFACTURER Of Doors AKD SHOES, Of al
81 flyt kinds two doors south of the Court House in
.ihe shop formerly occupied by Andrew Mcbride.
Rayenna. 1y 323.
B. A. DERBY. P. LINN.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
Curiosities Wanted.

Re Banum will give liberal reward fol
any of the following curiosities: .. ..a
A stone from the foundation Of the world
A few feathers from the bolster of 4
wagon. .-.
A remnant of the cloth used by Adam tc
maYe an apron of.
A razor that brokers use to shave people
with. -.
A toe nail from the foot Of mountain.
A ball shot from the cannon of church
A horn from the bull that Pope Gregory
issued.
Some wood of which they make the celes.
tial pole. ......
A track made by the wheel of time.
The cradle of security.
Some oair from the head of the Missis.
sippi river.
A yard or two of the line which the sun
crosses. ... .-
A feather from the wing ol time.
Some of the wool of which people spin
street yarn.
A tree that bears the apple of the eye.
Some music made by The organs OF the
head.
A tooth from the head of cabbage.
An eye from under the brow Of the noun
tain. ... ..- ...
A leaf from the tree of Liberty.
A sprout from the root of evil.
A piece of the ends of the earth.
One of Cupid's darts.
A Democratic Wing. E
The rule of our conduct in two joints.
An eye ofthe wind.
Horn Of bucket
A gun used in the war of the elements.
A link of chain lightning. -
Snow gathered in the winter of discomfort
ment. '
Tears from the minds eye.
A corn from the foot of time.
A musquitoes bill receipted
A spoke from wheel of the chariot of
The sun.
Hair from the head of navigation.
The point of q joke. aar 81
Fruit from an axle tree.
A pair of bellows from an OK.
A frame of mind.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
THE PLOWMAN.
BY ]. F. SIMMONS.

Behold his firm and staady tread,
As turning DER the fruitful soil
He labors for his daily bread,
Made sweeter by continuous toll
His mind is not oppressed by cares,
He's neither dreary nor forlorn,
So long as rank, unfruitful tares
Do not choke up his corn. ....
He whistles as he walks along
Within the burrows freshly made,
Or murmurs forth his simple song,
Unknown to those of flordly gradel r
His feet are bathed in morning dew,
For ere the sun his warm glow yields
In mornings first grey, misty hue,
He's plodding through the verdant field.
His face with health and pleasure glows,
Far different from the lordly throng;
His cheeks are blooming like the rose,
His sturdy frame is stout and strong;
His tone is fearless while he talks,
His voice is open, bold and clear,
His step is steady while he walks,
Nor does it seem to falter e'er.
He has no sordid thoughts of gain
Has but one simple wish or two;
And as he labors on the plain,
His heart is light and merry too.
His song that floats upon the air,
And echoes in the wooded dell,
Breathes of his love, his maiden fair,
Whose virtue he delights to tell.
His bread is sweet, though brown it be.
His crystal liquid, pure and clear,
His heart is merry, light and free,
His maiden, as his life, is dear. ......
His rest at night is sweet and deep,
And with refreshments freely teenls,
And while he rests his gentle sleep
Has for companions blissful dreams.
Plow on thou hearty, fearless man,
Plow deeply in the fertile soil,
Thy ruddy cheek will ne'er grow wan
From honest, constant, steady toll.
Fear not the scon of those less true,
Zen though encased in robes more fine,
They'd give their pleasures, fine robes to.
For hearts as light and pure as thine.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

PouLTRr.-Poultry are frequently aitlict7
ed with lice, and if some attention il. NOS
paid to them, whole broods will become tit
orally alive with them, causing great injury
to the health of the fowl. Whenever your
fowls are found to be lousy, place clean ash
es convenient to your hen house. and the
hens will dust themselves in Ii until the lice
disappear. Nature is :heir teacher, ard
here is an unerring guide. The manure of
chickens properly saved will pay the cost OF
keeping. They should always have shsE
ter to roost under. # M 9fa4S
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
OLD NJ OSES

Mr.. B. was merchant in Baltimore, anC
did very heavy business, especially il
grain. One morning, as hewas passing ove1
the vessels that lay at the wharf with thell
various commodities ior sale, he stepped up
ON the deck of one, at the stern Of which ht
saw a negro man sitting, whose detected
countenance gave sure indication Of distress
and he accosted him with
.@Hey, man, what is the matter with you
this morning?"
fg @Ah, massa, Use in great trouble.
q "What about" ,f%
Eg ~Kase Pse fochtup here to be sold,"
Il "What for? What have you been doing:
Have you been stealing, or did oarun away
or whatw m#L t& .--.a.s
D "No, no, massa, none O. dat; it's becase
| didn't mind de audes.' aHH -a~5
q "What kind of orders?" r.rr isnH
a "Well. massa stranger, | tell you. Mas
sa Willum VERY strick man, and very nice
man, too; and ebry body on de place got tc
mine him; and break trew de rule; but
didn't tend to break de rule, doe; | forgot
myself, and / got too high" H
.s'It is for getting drunk, then, is it?
80 no, sab, not dat Rother." st4s
+You are the straRgest negro have seen
for week, can get no satisfaction from
you. If you would not like to be pitched
overheard, you had better tell me what you
did"
"Please, massa, don't frow de poor fiicted
nigger in de wata." ..r ....... .... .
"Then tell me what you are to be sold
for" "e''s@ VIZ
"For prayin, sal"
"For praying! that is strange tale in.
deed. Will yonr master not permit you tc
prays'' ,-.s,
10 yes, sab, he let me pray easy. but ]
hollers too loud I
"And why did you halloo 50 in your pray
$" ''Kase de Speret comes on me, and git
happy fore knowsit, den: den gone; cam
troll meself den; den / knows nuthin bou
massa's rule; den / holler if ole Satin hissel
come wild all de rules Of de xqisition.''
Z "And do you suppose your master viii
really sell yoa for that?''
40 yes;no help for me now; all de men il
de world couldn't help me now; kase wher
Massa WHlum say one ting, he no do anod
er" ssA 'a s1se 81. % ts.
"What is your name?"
s383aMoses, sah.'' f@#at
"What is your masters nameY'
t'Massa name Colonel Willum c."
VIII teWhere does he live?"
down on de Easin Shoah." @E
W els lie d good master? Does he treat you
aWsllg1 s'sS y flla & y
.lf 20 yes, n1assa Willum good; no better
massa In de world" @@s
'Stand up and letme look at you" And
Moses stood up and presented q robustframe
and as Mr., B. stripped up his sleeve, his arm
gave evidence Of unusual muscular strength
J, Where is your .Master?"
Wander be Is, jis comm to de warf.'
M AS Mr. B. started for the shore, he heard
Moses give q hearty Sigh, followed by a deer
groan, Moses was bot at all pleased with
the present phase ofattairs. He was strong.
lyimpresscd with. the idea, that b.. was q
trader and intended u buy him, and 1t was
this that made him SO unwilling to eornmu.
nicate to Mr.. B. the desired information.
4 Mr. b. reached the wharf i,Stf Colonel @.
did. He Introduces sA said: ss&
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
Good Humor.

Good humor, which is good ature polish
ed and consolidated into habit, consists in The
amiable virtues of the heart, and in suavity
Iof manners, A person of good hulnor is
pleased with himself; he is pleased with
others; he cherishes humanity, benevolenee,
|eandor; and these qualities, infused into his
disposition and conduct, shed around him
.chastened gaiety, and he feels complacence in
general happiness. Mirth is the glaring solar
beams ofsummer; wit is the CLEAN Of depar-
ting clouds on the autumnal plain good
humor is the balmy and genial sunshine Of
spring, under which We love 10 reeline.
Mild and genuine good humor has q peculiar
simplicity, frankness and softness of express
'son; fashionable politeness puts onlts sem
'blance, but, as is the case with every species
of hypocrisy, it fails by its overacted efforts to
please. This amiable quality is consistent
no latent frown blends with its smile. no feixn-
ed ofliciousness contradicts the language sof
the lips; its expressions are faithful 10 its
sentiments, and 1t is perennial as the souFes
whence it flows. Good humer is esiimable
as social virtue; it is equally estiInable AZ
personal quality. High reputation and
superior attainments have naturally daz-
zling splendor, which is only approachabIe
by confidence, when subdued by the refresh-
ing sottness of good humor Moderste alil-
tiles with assumed pretensions, provoke cen
sure or excite ridicule; but adorned with
good humor, they insinuate themselves into
esteem even more than eminent but austere
attainments. The show of distinguished
qualities humbles mediocrity. and generates
he dissatisfaction of jealousy the display
OF witty and confident assurance SILENCE
moiesty, and produces feeling, WHICH has
perhaps tincture of envy; vein Of satire,
which elicits occasional hilariIy, arms all
with the precaution of fear. ~. @%T
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
Temperance Song.

Men of thought and men of feeling,
There's spell around you stealing
There's cloud hangs in the sky
There's a tempest lowering nigh e.
There's an eagle fitting near you
There's lion roaring; fear you
Not their power?
Hurricanes may rage around YOU
--sla' aa In an hour. 5a~
Long intemperance has around US
. Held its sway;
Numbers meath its power have fallen,
f.* @ Night and day.
Now let virtue through the nation
...sla. Clear the way,
As the night of vice is breaking,
Into day.
Lend your aid to spread on high,
The Temperance banner in the sky;
Lend your aid to stop the course
Stem it-stem it at its source;
Let it not o'erwhelm the nation.
Leve1ing, both rank and station,
To the ground,
Stop the maden'd, thirsting tigers
Furious bound,
Let the sixty thousand drunkards
That are slain,
AS each year rolls DER our being,
Live again. .....
II not live, let those now living
.'.'7 Shun The plain
- H.,.
On which the thousands, falling never
Rose again.
See the wives their hands are wringing-
See the children to them cllnging--
See the hcarths SO long deserted
See the homes where love has parted
g See the prisons filled with mortals-
See the work houses crowded portals
A See them all
TITS intemperance that has revclPd
In their fall.
d Men Of thought and men of feeling
s7~|s 5 Far and wide
Stem the torrent which for ages
@a@fA.'~ Has defied 's.
The humble peasant aud the monarch
In his pride,
Men of thought, be up and doing
"t4 H'1a Stem the tide. ,""t.
Stem the tide of vice that round us, ...
Like flowing sea has bound US; ..
~4Stem the torrent, let it never
Roll so madly on as ever,
au Stem the tide.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19
To an absent Husband.


Dearest come homel cannot bear,
Thy long protracted stay,
So sad and lonely is my heart
When thou art gone away.
I've tried alas, how vainly tried.
Thine absence to forget,
Yet still can but think of thee
With fondness and regret.
As mourns the gentle coeing dove,
In accents dissolate,
When forced by some unkindly hand
Far from her loving mate
So through the chambers of my heart
Echoes mournful tone, ...
Whilst every pulse affection beats,
Re-echoes "I'm alone"
Things that are bright when thou art here,
Look dark and gloomy now,
And nature seems to share my grief
With clouds upon her brow,
The bird sings now sadder song,
Than e'er he sang before, .....
And flowers have lost the sunny hue
They once so sweetly wore.
To while the wearied hours away,
That lag with leaden feet,
read thy favorite authors Ger,
Their choicest parts repeat.
But even books, those voieeless friends,
Have lost all charms for me,
And fail to cheer my heart, unless
read them, love, with thee. ....
And music, with her voice so sweet,
I've called her to my aid,
AS soft and low, with trembling hand,
Thy favorite air I've played; .
But all those tender notes have stirred
Affections fountain deep,
And sadly have left my song,
TO think of thee and weep.
Thus gloomy thoughts their dismal shade
O'er brightest objects fling
How true it is saddened heart
Can sadden every thing!
Then dearest, come-thy wife's fond heart
Still warmly beats for you, ...a,
A heart whose every throbbing pulse
Is faithful, kind and true.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

told Mr. B. that he had never been able to
free himself from the influence of Moses
prayers, and that during the past year he
and his wife and all his children had been
converted to God.
Moses responded: "Bress God, massa G -.
do | way up hea, l neber forgit you in my
prayers always put the old massa side de
new one. Bress God! dis make Moses tink
about Joseph in de Egypt agin'
The Colonel then stated to Mr. B. that his
object in coming to Baltimore was to buy
Moses and his family back again. But Mr..
b. assured him that that was out of the
question, for he could not part with him; and
and he intended to manumit Moses and his
wife at forty and his children at thirty FIVE
years of age.
Moses was not far wrong in his reference
to Joseph. For when Joseph was sold into
Egypt, God overuled it to his good, and he
obtained blessings that were far beyond his
expectations; so with Moses. Joseph even
tIally proved the instrument of saving the
lives of those who sold him. Moses proved
the instrument in Gods hands, of saving
the mans soul who sold him.
Old Moses is still living and doing we'll.
He long since obtained his freedom, and at
present occupies comfortable house of his
own; and ] suppose sings and prays and
shouts to his hearts content
A Wife in Trouble.
''Pray tell me, my dear, what is the cause'
of those tears?' ..t
ooh, such disgraceP' ..s..
"What disgrace?" .......
'Why, have opeued one of your letters,
supposing it was addressed to myself, Ger
tainly it looked more like Mrs. than Mr."
"Is that all9 What harm can there be in
a wife's opening her husbands letters?"
"No harm in itself But the contents
Such disgraceF' .. .
"What! has any one dared to write me
letter unfit to be read by my wife,"
ooh, no. 1t is couched in the most chaste
language. But the contents
II ore the wife buried her face in her hand
kerchief, and commenced sobbing aloud,
when the husband eagerly caught up the let
ter, and commenced reading the episte that
had been the means of nearly breaking his
wife's heart. Il was bill from the printer
for nine gears subscription!
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

REIt Is not in q splendid government
supported by powerful monopolies and afis-
tocratical establishments, thar the people MiH
find their happiness or liberty protsetad;
but in plain system. void Of all pomp--~
protecting all and granting favors 70 none-
dispensing its blessings like the dew of Hea
ven, unseen and unfelt save BY the freshness
and beauty that il contributes 70 prodaeeR
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

RE"Ma," said an inqnisitive little girl
will rich and poor people live together when
they go to heaven" lIf ntaa
Eyes my dear, they will all be alike
there,
"'Then ma, why don't the rich and poor
christians associate here" a tna@ M I3aA
daughter, you ought not to ask such
foolish questions = 4aseas n, NJ
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

Rsr Filtration whether seriously or liglitIy
considered is injurious to a woman asaWeil
as exceedingly unbeeoming in her Ii il 4
broad, uublushing confession, which the in
diyidua makes Of her desire 10 attract the
notice of men. q NJ.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

EE-He who dares not prevent wrong
when it is Ia bis power, Il equally criminal
with him who commits, and will be esteem
ed accordingly
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

G5The proprietor of a bone mill, adyer-
tises that those sending their own bones to be
ground, will be attended with punctuality
and dispatch.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

EY-The whole number Of grog-shops in
Albany is 1855, being one to every sixty
seveR inhabitants. sg sh ltt
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

4 E9-The first fault a man commits iasto
take theories for experiences; second ID collSs
slider his own experience. as..lhat ofalI.
The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-11-19

G1-A boatman asked his captain what
A. M. stood for after a mans name? to
which the'captain replied, with look of pro-
found sagaclty--"Why, Anti Mason, you
fool" 1f u.t .