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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Man is Of Air.

Science has demonstrated that man. the
being who performs all these wonders, is
formed Of condensed air-or solidified and
liquifed gases; that he lives on condensed
rs we'll as uncondensed air, and by means
Of the same agent moves the heaviest
weights with the velocity of the wind. But
the s,rangesi part Of the matter is, that
thousands OF these tabernacles formed Of
condensed air, and going on two legs, occa.
sonally, and on account of the production
and supply of those forms Of condemned air,
which they require for food and clothing or
on account of their honor and power. 2des>
troy each oiher by means of condensed air;
md further. that many peculiar powers Of,
the bodiless, conscieus.s thinking and sensi>i
live being housed in this tabernacle, 10 be
the result, simply Of It's internal structure
and the arrangement, Of its particles or
atoms; while chemistry supplies The clears
est proof, that, as far as concerns this, the
ultimate and most minute composition and
structure. which is beyond the reach Of our
senses, man is, 10 ull appearances, identical
with the or, or with the animal lowest in
the scale Of creation.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

The MODEL DocToR owns goid.headed
cane, and drives vicious horse through
the most frequented parts Of the city, sure
to MAKE a patient in the person of some
unlucky child or deaf old lady on the track, !,
who, "sOouldn't get out of the way!" Al
ways naagnifss the danger of the patient
on his first visit, that his, skill in leeching
may pass for omnipotence, When ques
toned Internationally, by relatives, look
wise and oracular, and fixes his eyes on the
ceiling, (while he assidaousiy s1ssusst5;s hiS
victims pulse till he has concocted an
answer sufficiently non.conaniital. Is
willing to experiment in any kind of "pa.
thy there is going; never allowing any
other NJ. D. to get the start of him. If
his patient has an extraordinary faculty
for convalescing. and there is danger of his
getting well too fast, he gives him slight
retrograde motion. Has a decided objec-
ton to knowing old ladies who consider
themselves privileged to ask questions.
Has little private understanding with the
apothecary, whose pockets he fills by orr
dering double the amount Of medicine nee
essary, on every visit. When he 6nds he
has made an egregious mistake, objects to
q consultation. 'slest it might alarm the
patient!" If he orders molasses and water,
couches his prescription in High Dutch.
Tells bis confidential man John ito call him
out Of church as often as euery other
Sun day" on an errand Of life and death!
Never sends his bill in to interesting wild
ows or pretty girls FANNY FERN.
- Boston Olive Branch.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

COMPARING BEAUTY In the eastern
part Of Delaware county, in this State, there
resides man named B.. now a justice
Of the peace. and a very sensible man, but.
BY common consent, the ugliest looking in
dividual in the whole country; being long,
gaunt. shallow and awry, with gait like
a kangaroo. One day be was out hunting,
and on one Of the mountain roads he met
man a foo. and alone. who was longer.
gaunter, uglier. by all odds than himself
He could give the square" fiv, and beat
him. Without saying word, B.
raised his gun, and deliberately aimed II at
the strangers head.
s.For Gods sake don't shoot," shouted
the man in great alarm.
s'Stranger." said B. solemnly. 81
swore. ten years ago, that if | ever met a
man uglier than was. I'd shoot him and
you're the fust one I've SEEM
The stranger, after taking careful sur
vey Of his s.rival,' replied =
"Wal, captain, if | look worse Than you
do. shoot II don't want TO live no longer!''
-Knicksr6ocksr Magazine.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Competence.

There are many who are making haste
to be rich, who need TO be reminded that
competency is all lhatma can enjoy. Be.
yond the attainment Of this "golden mean" "
every acquisition becomes mere avarrce, by
whatever name it mny be gilded. As long
as man is in pursuit of the true medium OF
enjoyment, SO strongly expressed by Agur
in his pray yer he is happy, and happiness is
not only natural concomtant OF his efforts
but The real blessing Of Providence upon
his laudable industry. Blu. as soon as he
steps beyond this mark, and accumulates
for the sake Of the accumulation, he loses
his peace OF mind; the light of his quiet,
ness is extinguished in anxiety. aud his
happiness is gone forever. Henceiorward
carping care, heart-consuming sollcitude,
and fears and terrors without number and
w,lhou! end, embitter HE whole existence.
He NAV succeed 10 what he undertakes, but
i, is at the expense Of al bis. .cheerfulness
of heart on ear.h. He may reach the goal
Of his endeayors. but il is at the expense OF
every noble feeling, of every sol,enIng
emotion. Avarice, the accumulation Of
wealth for it's own sake, brings with it Its
own punishment in the drying up Of every
fount of human affection within Us. in the
disruption Of every tie with which The char
tiles Of life are bound, y and in the conver.
sion Of the heart into substance ''harder
than rnilistone He who aims ut com
pe.ence alone experiences none of these
evils. He has sufficient for lhe wants of
himself and family, whether those wants
are real or fictitious.
With all the income which lies beyond,
he can bless the society in which he lives,
be benefaclor TO the human race. and OBJ
tain a reputation infinitely beyond whnl are
mere acquisition of wealth could give
Bu, bis own happiness has been most
abundantly secured. His efsrts are
blessed in all that qaiatness of feeling
which the consciousness OF competence
bss,ows; beyond this, he cares not. IL
Providence should still smile upon his la
bnrs. he knows what use to make of such
occasions of property. and gives not the
subject an anxious thought = Exchange.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
The Father is Coming.
nY MARY How1rr.

The clock is on the stroke of six,
The fathers work is done,
Sweep up the hearth and mend the FIRE,
And put the kettle on!
The wild night wind is blowing cold.
'Tis dreary crossing Ger the void.
He's crossing Ger the void apace,
He's stronger than the storm;
He does not feel the cold. not he,
His heart it is SO warm,
For fathers heart 10 stout and true
As ever human bosom knew.
He makes all toll all hardship light -
Would all men were the same,
So ready to be pleased, SO kind,
Sovery slew to blame! ,e:ys.
Z Folks need not be unkind; austere,
For love hath reader will than fear!
Nay, do not close the shutters, child;
For far along the lane
The little window looks, and he
Can see it shining plain.
I've heard him say he loves to mark
The cheerful fire-light through the dark.
And we'll do all that father likes.
- His wishes are so few!
Would they were more! that every hour
Some wish of bis knew!
I'm sure it makes happy day
When Ican please him any way
III know he's coming by this sign,
That baby's almost wild
Seehowh he laughs. and crows,and satres,
Heaven bless the merry child!
Z Els fathers face in self and limb,
Aud father's heart is strong in him!
IIark! Hark! I hear his footsteps now
He's through the garden gate;
Run, little Bess, and ope the door.
And do not let him wait
Shout. baby, shout, and clap thy hands,
For father on the threshold stands
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

The SEA.-The largest of all cemeteries
is the sea, and its slum berers sleep without
monuments. All other graveyards in all
other lands show some symbol ;of dis,inc-
ton between the great and small; the rich
and poor; but in the ocean cemetery. the
king and the clown, the prince and the
peasant, are alike undistinguished. The
same waves roll over all-the same requiem
by The mi ns,erls, OF the ocean is sung to
their honor. Over their remains the same
storm beats and heEsane sun shines, and
there. unmarked, the weak and the power
full. the plumed aud the uLhonored, will
sleep ON until awakened by the same trump
when the sea shall give up its dead.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

g A METHOD OF COMPUTING INrERksr.-
A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun COM
municates the following simple plan for
computing interest at per cent per an
mum, for any number Of days. which he
learned, he says, twelve years ago:
"Divide the number Of days by 6, and
multiply the dollars by the dividend, the
result is the interest iu decimals; cut off
the right hand figure, and you have it in
dollars and cents. Thus: what is the in.
terest on 800 FOR 81 days? Twenty-one
divided by s is 81; 100 multiplied by 81
is $50, or 35 cents. Again: what is the
interest on 1878 for 80 days? Ninety
three divided by is 15a; 376 multiplied
by l5A is SO, SO, or IS s5 9-l0. Let book.
keepers try this rule, and they will fud
that it is no humbug."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

GooD.-A man examining harness be
had ordered, it was discovered that one Of
the buckl.s was deficient Of tongue. The
master # the shop was pologizing for the
oversight, when one Of the boys sung out.
'.If You have lost your tongue, will lend
you mine." His impertinence was soon
checked by the customer, with this remark:
abut want tongue that will keep its
place."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

horses stand prancing at the door, spinning
somerset, double quick time. over the
counter to the damage Of his favorite ring,
let) in order to pick up her pocket hand
kerchisf. Believes in cigars, cologne, cream
of roses, e'soft SOAP" and swearing-rat-
tans, rope dancers, Roman punch, and
"rows;" put all he earns on his own adora-
bic person, and "nsrer saw the country,
pom honorr'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

GFa little while is enough to view the
world IN; nature treads in a circle, and has
much the same face through tine whole
course Of eternity: live we'll and make vir
tue thy guide; and then let death come
sooner or later, it matters not.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
NJ How miserable is ,ha. man thai

UF' How miserable 10 that man that can
look backward but with shame. nor forward
without terror! What comfort will bis
riches afford him in his extremity? or
what will all his sensual pleasures, his
vain and empty titles, robes, dignities, and
crowns avail him in the day Of his distress.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

This is an intellectual editor: "Oh! Jeru.
salem. this is nice fix! An original ar
ticle to write, and somebody's stolen the
scissors.'
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

Al wedding the other day, one Of the
guests, who was often little absent mind
ed, observed graveIy:
II have remarked that there have been
more women tha n men married this year."
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
Hon Daniel Bald win, Of Montpelier, Va,

Hon. Daniel Baldwin, Of Montpelier, Va,
has dang hter who became very deaf at
three years of age, and remained SO until
eighteen She was then cured by the com.
bined Juice Of onion aud bacco The to
bacco was placed within the onion, which
was then roasted. and the juice was drop
ped into the ear.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

The papers publish the marriage Of Mr..
J. Strange to Miss Elizabeth Strange.
This is somewhat.strange, but i. is proba-
bly, the next important event in that family
will be little stranger!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
MODEL PEOPLE.

TIE MODEL WHOEVER begins to think
of No 2 before the weed on his hat loses
its frs, CLOSE. May be seen assisting young
girls to find seat in church, or ordering
carts off dry crossings, for pretty feet that
are waiting to pass over. Is convinced he.
snerer .aoas made 10 lire alone His
.children must be looked after" or, If be
hasn'l any, he would like 10 be looked after
-himseW Draws deep sigh, every time
dress rustles past, with female woman
in it Is very particular about the polish
Of bis boots. and tn. fit Of bis glove; thinks
he looks very interesting in black. Don't
walk oui in public much NTH has children;
when he does, TAXES THE YouHGesT! !!
Revives his old taste for moonlight and poet
ry; pities single men with all his heart;
wonders how they contrive to exist! Re
proves little John for saying Pa" SO LOUD
. when he meets him in the street. Sets
his face against the practice of women's
going home. alone and unprotected" from
evening meeting. Tells the widows. his
heart aches for 'em! Wondersssvhich of
all the damsels be sees, be shall make up
has mind to marry. Is sorry be shall be
obliged to dssappoint 'ca oil BUT ONE has
long since preferred orange blossoms to the
cypress wreath. Starts up some fine day
and re-furnishes his house from garre, 10
cellar; hangs his first wife's portrait in
the attic, (shrouded il an old blanket
and marries playmate for bis oldest
daughtera @ as -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

) 3 49, 4 B. L =
TIE MopFL CLERK has his hair and
.whiskers curlsd and perfumed every morn
ing: wears seal ring on his little finger,
and NO mistake! has pra;sworthy ambi.
ton to wear a bigger bow 10 bis cravat than
any man of his inches on the street; never
budges the length Of a yardstick, to wait
on female customer who is neither young
nor pretty. tunless his employer stands by,)
Makes it point Of conscience to pass over
to Irish women and children all the crossed
3opensappenays" and questions bic quar-
ters and ninepencss; thinks it great proof
of dry goods genius to crack up some
obsolete shawl or dress. to the unintiated,
as the Every latest feshion, '"the only one
TO be had 10 the city, always tells s'cash" "
to be as slow as possible wien a pretty wo
man stands waiting for "change." lsas
obssquious as laekey to the lady whose
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

TIE MoDEL WiDow wouldn't wear her
veil up, on any account. Thinks her com
plexion looks fairer than ever, in contrast
with her .sabIes.. Sends back her new
dress, because the fold of Grape on the skirt
sisn't deep mourning enough" Stead.
fastly refuses to look in the direction Of a
y"dress coat fsr-one week! Wonders
ifthat handsome Tompkins who passes her
window every day. is insane enough to think
she will evers marry again. 10 fond Of
drawing off her glove, and resting her little
white hand on her black bonnet, thinking
it may be suggestive Of an early applica ton
for the same. Concludes to give up the
loneliness Of Housekeeping. aad try board
ing at hotel. Accepts Tompkin's invita-.
ton to .attend the children's concert. just
to please Tommy. Tommy is delighted.
and thinks Tompkins "a very kind gentle.
man." to give him so much candy and SO
many bon-bons. His mamma begins 10 ad,
NIT certain little alterations Of her sorrow.
in the shape Of protractej conversations,
walks, rides. calls, &c. She craes lsttie,
when Tommy asks her if she hasn't Tor
COTTON to plant the flowers" in a certain
cemetery. Tompkins comes in,and thinks
herlovelier than ever, smiling through her
teass. Tommy is sent out into the gar
den to make pretty dirt pies!" to the
utter demolition o. new frock and trows
ers,) and returns very unexpectedly. to lind
his mammals cheeks rsry rosy, and to be
tossed up in the air by Tompkins, who de-
clares himself his ue1u Dopat"
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21
DERBY & LINN,
Is FASHIONBLE TAILORS.
0sss swifps Drug Store, Ravenna, Ohio.
New Paint Shop.

= his limo wnh oeatuess aud prom pt,tud de-such
sss 0rnamental. Sign, Carriage aud House Painting
Shop ever W Wcodraf,s Black ksmith Shop. The up-
dsssgned pledges that his work shall give sstisfac
tion, and respectfully asks share Of public pat.
SSchage. !. D. DARR0W. &
- Rsyenns, April 90, 1852.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-07-21

FtNopaper wilfbe Discontinued until all 81
essagges ars paid, except at the option of tn
Rahlisher, 49,. E !.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-10-20
la Nuptial Tragedy.

hwealthy American merchant of the city OF N.
Orleans had married Creole lady of fortune, and
with the estate and servants ther. came into his
possession mulatto seanStress and her datte hter
a child of seven years. The gentleman was so
much struck with the extraordinary, beauty of the
compl that he ffasolved 10 save Il from the
life of degradation which was before it, and to free
it and educate it. He sent her to al Northern
school, where she remained until her sixteenth
year-by all supposed to be patrician Creole
maiden. She herself knew not 10 the contrary
so young was she when she went North. Beloved
by all her companions. the idol Of the institute,
and caressed BY every one she left to return South
as she supposed TO the rool "of her uncle" A
young Louisiana gent tenlan, who had seen her i'll
Philadelphia, and loved her, and was beloved by
her, sought her hand on her return. % The marriage
day was fixed, day arrived, when, the mother, who
had been long sold away in La Feurche Interior,
IN order that she might never appear as q witness
against her child e-appeared, and in the bridal
performed, claimed the magnificent and now mis-
cradle bride as her own daughter-a bond slave by
birth, and an African by blood 2 The scene, as
described by one who was present, SURPRISES the
power of pen to portray. That night the bride
groom, after charging the adopted father of his,
bride with his gross deception, shot him through
the body, and disappeared, carrying no knew
whittier, his infamy and his bitter 'sorrows:' The
next morning the bride was found, a odishgured
corpse, in the superb nuptial chamber which had
been prepared for her reception. She had taken
poison! Education, a cultivated mind and taste,
which made her see and understand how great was
her degradation, now armed her hand with the
ready means Of death. The unhappy planter re-
covered from his wound, and b removed to the
North, where he resides buried in the deepest Sc
clusion, the residue Of his years embttered by the
keeneSt regrets. -..- -- 49,.
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~ y Cincinnati EIydroPntIiic Or &
Water Cure Establishment.

yT,HT above Institution open the reception
on the Carthage pike and but rods from the ail
ton Cincinnati Dayton Railroad in the rear and at
the me distance from the Miami Canal in the 'front.'
of access To those desirous o. enjoying the
the lover Or nature few parts OF the country can
n s o sx so teim 81 ss
e and m .f combine The 70 e%
| beautiful beyond description: .e..s
OF the The ncaness and elegance OF the
interior, combined with the attractions which
This ESTABLISHMENT desirable one The Halls cxten.
sve the spacious and inviting where the invalid
iss well
neatly the Bath & Rooms omPe a and
every oi9 ne'' Ii eohheeton there
y bave an opportunity a restoring their muscular
strength by hcaith; exercise The Springs which Inr:
forth water both cold and delicious The country and
air. and variety scenery Athings combined we can
not think 81 more desirable place, for those seeding
PEasE having had much experience the treatment
those committed TO his care. Mrs. PEAsE, who has,
diseases peculiar to her SEX and being ever auaed
for so important station will take special charge OF the
ailments banc Of female beauty health and happiness
prostrang the energies and destroying the use
this Institution successfully independent OF
of G ali
pc rform pc rfect cure. ' ~ -, -. ~ -. -
Persons visiting the Cure by the way OF the Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, will stop at the Carthage
station Patients requested to bring two eonorta
quantity of old linen, suitable for bandages.
TERMs-The for Board, Medical Services, and all
ordinary will be dollars pereek, payable
weekly Extra attendance will subject the patient to an
find IL TO spend length OF time In the nstitu
ton Transient persons will be charged two dollars per
day, ~ ,if5 bsl.-o, . 4 10 -, IL, 51sl
examination. .fI o., 1,5sll,;t iesl,l
sSot ,.FlF D. DA.PRASE, MI
77'i4'-i ~ r'E-'A' - Proprietor and hysician.
Carthage Hamilton Co. Ohio. f'5 !. aug24.