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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
RAN Road Collision.

Friday afternoon the up passenger train
and the down freight train met On curve
tx miles below Gallon. The Engine Of
former was almost totally ruined by the
shock; the other escaped with but little in
Jury. The baggage car upon the passen.
ger train was completely broken up, and
one of the freight cars was thrown off the
track. The total loss ia, we learn, about
$4,000. Both Engineers saw the approach
Of the trains in time to check their speed,
otherwise much more serious damage would
have been done. Who is to blame, our in
formans could not learn The passenger
train was detained some six hours. Plain
Dsdlfr.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
JAarrilta,

Atthe Prentiss House. in Ravenna, on the 23d
inst, by Rev.:J H. Ebbert, Mr. JOHN JEHU,
and Miss CATHARINE A. WARTMAN, both
of Palmyra.
In this village on the 18th inst, by Rev J. H.
Ebbert, Mr.. RUGGLES BOSTWICK, of Ed
inburgh, to Miss LYDIA VIOLA TAYLOR,
daughter of S. A. Taylor, of this village.
In Windham, on the 10th ult., by Brainard
Selby, Jr, Esq, of Paris, Mr.. HIRAM G. AL
LEN, of Newton Falls, to Miss JULIA ANN
JACOBS. of Windham.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
From Halifax-The Fishery Question
Action against French Fisherman.
BOSTON, Aug Nsl

BOSTON, Augdst To.
The steamer SIR John Harvy brings US
Halifax papers to the 14th August.
The story is repeated that the English
steamer Devastation had arrived with foul
American prizes at Charlottetown. This
is two more than we have before had ac'
count of.
The catch Of fish thus far has been on
the whole moderately fair.
Accounts from Labrador state that the
ship Charles, and portion of the crew oil
the ship Sappho, had driven off % French
batteaux, and 100 Frenchman of Belle Isle
SO that they did not catch single fish.
The papers give no account Of the pro-
ceedings of Commodore Perry.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEW sFROM
CUBA.

| NEW IoKk aug. SISt.
| Further particulars have been received
from Cuba.
Letters from NJ adrid state that the Gov
ernment is convinced that Cuba will bt
eventually lost. Negroes and Creoles will
possess the Island-consequently the Span.
ish- Court is in treaty with Emperor Saleu
que, to cede the Island to the Haytian Gov.
ernment The slaves are to be emancipat.
| ed, the Spanish Navy to transport the Hay
tian army to Cuba. In consideration Of
the Island the Haytians agree to pay an
annual tribute to Spain.
Another letter says that Commissioners
have been appointed by the Spanish Courts
to confer with Englan and France, to ask
cooperation in measures of defence against
tue aims Of the United States upon Cuba,
and in case of failure then to treat with
Solougue for the cession Of the Island.
Yesterday the Spanish Consul of this city
demanded If Don Domingo De Gercaria,
now resident of this city, that he return
forthwith to Cuba, in compliance with the
requisitioD OF the Captain General. Gre
caIia has been exiled from Spain, whence
he escaped to this country. Senore Estam.
pire, in whose house powder and bullets
have been found, is now in New York,
having escaped from the city in disguise, as
a Friar concealed in his baggage until out
side Havana He states that the conspira-
cy recently discovered jim Havana is the
conception Of few hot headed youths who
have no connection with the leaders Of the
main enterprise, which was to take place
simultaneously. at various places on the lst
of September, the anniversary Of the execu-
ton Of Lopez. A Grand mass is to be per-
formed ON the first of September, by resi-
dent Cubans, to the repose Of the souls Of
Lopez and followers.
Last evening, DR.. Wren, of La, founder
Of the order Of sLone STAR" was presented
by Empire Division with superb badge of
ihe Order.
The ship ssRobert Center" which took
FIRE at the wharf here last night, is still
burning Main and mizen mast gone. Fire
chiefly confined aft; half loaded. Valu-
able cargo for San Francisco.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADS AND MISSES

Miss H. K. CRANE, will resume her school
for young Lads and Misses in the brick school
house near the old Academy, on Monday, Aug.
a0th Tuition per term of twelve weeks,
Primary Reading, $500
Conmon English branches, from So, so to 500
No deduction made for absence excepting in
cases Of protraeted Illness
Rayenna, August 18th, 1852,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
WASHINGTON MATTERS.
The River and Har6or B.N-Ihe Land
Distribution BsU.

| The River and Har6or B.N-Ihe Lana
Distribution Bill.
WAsHINeroN, August l9- 81 P. NJ.
| The opponents of the River and Harbor
Bill are determined to kill it, by loading it
with amendments, and prctracting the de-
bate. Its friends already despair of pass.
| ing it. Judge Douglass amendments will
probably be carried by decided vote.
The appropriation bills will be carried
in the morning hour and evening sessions,
so that the Harbor bill will not interfere
with them.
Mr.. Benefits bill is amended, so as to
indicate the lines Of rail roads in the new
States, will pass; probably the Homestead
bill will be attached to 1t.
Hon. Mr.. Burrows denies, positively that
there is any truth in the report that he is
to be Post Master General.
The French Spoliataos Bill The Sen.
ate's, Special Conamittee- Work before
Congress, Sc &c.
WASHINGTON, August, 10.
The vote in the House to-day, on the mo.
ton TO proceed to the business on the Speak
er's table, which was agreed to by ma
jority Of twenty-five, is regarded as some.
what Of a test question: onthe French Spoil
alton bill, although the House, directly after
by three majority, went into committee on
Navy bill. The friends of the first named
measure will renew the struggle, with a
prospect of success.
Mt. Soule's committee upon Mexican
claims will not get through their labors to
report this session. .g..~.-s.
Gen. Houston's com mittee upon Galphin-
ism generally will make a partial report
before the adjournment.
The Lunatic Asylum bill, granting ten
millions of acres of the public lands for
Lunatic Asylums throughout the Union, has
the fairest chance Of any ofthe land project
now before the Senate
Mr.. Benefits Land bill and Homestead
Bill will both 60 over to the next session.
We shall have no action upon the Gar
diner case before the Presidential election.
Mr.. Webster holds on.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
THE TAPE WoRMI

This is the most difficult Worm to destroy of all
that lnfest the human system, it grows to an amoet
Indefinite length becoming SO cooled and fastened
in the Intestines and Stomach effecting the health
so sadly to cause ST. Vltus dance, Fits &c., that
those a cted seldom ifeyer suspect that it is TAPE
Worm fastening them to an early grave. In order
to destroy this Worm, very energetic treatment
must be pursued, it would therefore be proper to
take or of my Liver Pills SO as to remove all OBJ
structions, that the Worm Syrup may act direct
upon the Worm, which must be taken in doses of
Tablespoonsfuls times day these directions fol.
lowed have never been known to fail in curing the
most obstinate case Of TAPE WORM.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Cast Iron Well Curbs,

lust received at the New Hardware
- Store, the above article; designed for the Chain
Pump, nd Tor article wherein beauty, durability,
cheapness, and taste are concerned, it cannot be
surpassed. Also on hand the Reels and Chain oi
the best quality. Also the Tube manufactured Of
the best quality of Pine lumber. And in fact all
the articles pertaining to the Chain Pump; which
arc offered at remarkably low prices for the ready.
Please call and examine. E. T. RICHARDSON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

CLEVELAND, Jan. 20th, 1852.
W. WoRsTELL-Sir: l have discovered
that wo small sized bottles of Mustang Lini-
ment' is worth thirty dollars. The discovery
was made in the following manner-I purchased
o fortnight since horse for thirty-fve dollars
on account of sprained shoulder, and now. af-
ter having used two bottles Of your "Mustang
Liniment,p have been offered sixty-fve dollars
for the Horse besides pay for his keeping
The Horse can be seen at the stable of the
United States Hotel. Yours, &C., M.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
new PAINT SHOP.

-TNHE Undersigned would inform the citi.
Il zens of Ravenna and vicinity, that he has re.
sumed his old business, viz: House, Sign, Car
riage and Ornamental Painting. Having
bought out L. D. Darrow, he teels confident thai
he will be able to give general satisfaction and
wishes share Of public patronage.
Shop over E. Woodruff,s Blacksmith Shop.
SOLON gibson.
Rayennn. Aug. ID 1852, 376
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
SHALERSVILLE INSTITUTE.

The Fall Term of this School will commence
on MONDAY the Esd of August next, under the
supervision of its former Tcacnere,
Mr.. J. K. PICKETT, Principal.
Mias S. o. PICKETT, Superintendent Of Ladies
Department.
Mrs. E. S.STEvENS, will also give lessons on
the Piano Forte TO those who may wish instruction
in that useful and popular branch of study.
ShaIersvie, July 2Srh 1852.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
A. GA RID,

DR.. Caine would take this method to inform
his patrons, that in consequence of the severe
illness of his Brother, in the State of New York;
he will be absent two or three weeks, during
which time he has made arrangements with DR..
R. Burritt of Cleveland to remain here. DR..
B. can be found at my Office, or at the rooms
now occupied by me at the Prentiss House.
'Rayenna, August 10th, 1852;
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
George B. Vests Estate.

George b. Vests Estate.
N1OTlCE is hereby given that the subscriber mas
IN been appointed and qualified as AdmnSuaS
on the estate of George B. West, late of susyMes
borough, Portage county, Ohio, deceased:
HENRY c. HAWKINS.
Rayenna, August II, 1862. 3@5'o
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
1ilt1,

At Alliance, August 18th, CHARLES B.
DRAKE, son Of L. F. and E. M, Drake; aged
ear and days.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Hobensack's Liver Pills,

No part of The system is more lisble to dis ease
than the LIVER, il serving filter to purify the
blood or giving the proper secretion to the bile;
that any wrong action of the Liver effects the other
important parts of the system, and results varousy,
in Liver Complaints, Jau undlce, Dyspepsia, sc. We
should therefore, watch every symptom that might
indicate wrong action of the Liver. These pill
being composed of ROOTS and PLANTS furnished
by nature to heal the sick: Namely, let, An EX-
PECTORANT, which augments the secretion from
Pulmonary macus membrane, or promotes the dis
charge of secreted matter. 2nd, An ALTERA-
TIVE, which changes in some inexpicable and in
sensible manner the certain morbid action Of the
system. 3fd, TONIC, which gives tone and
strength TO the nervous system, renewing health
and vigor to all parts of the body. 4th, CATH
other ingredients, and operating on the Bowels,
and expelling the whole mass Of corrupt and vita
ated matter, and purifying theBlood, which destroys
disease and restores health.
no ia m III - m@e
You will find these Pulls an invaluable medicine in
many compl ,ints to which you are subject. In OBJ"
s,rucions either total or partial, they have been
found of inestimabie benefit, restoring their func
tiona arrangements to a healthy action, purifying
the blood and other fluids so efTectualy to put to
fight all complaints which may arise from female
Irregularities, headache, giddiness, dimness Of
sight, pain in the side, back, sc.
None genuine unless signed ]. N. Hobensaek, all
others being base Imitation.
HS Agents wishing new supplies, and Store
Keepers desirous of becoming Agents must address
the proprietor J. N Hobensack, Philadelphia Pa.
For sale by DR.. ISAAC SWIFT, Ravenna; Av
Horr, Shalersville; B Sheldon, Atwater; Selley,
Suffield; Wheeler, Randolph; DR.. Prentice,
Garfield; J H Sexton, Youngstown; H J Selby,
Warren; and Wholesale by DR.. G. Fl. Keyser, No.
l40 Wood ST., Pittsburgh; G. D. Haywoo' CIeve-
land. ly 377.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

Hartford Etna Fire Insurance Co.
YNHIS is one ofthe Oldest, and is the best Com-
i pany in the United States. The undersigned
Q ag ent, and will receive applications and issu
policies. HENRY A. SWIFT. .
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Late Publications,
AT B. LTTTLE'S

NORTH OF THE PRENTiSS HOUSE.
HARPER'S for August.
THE NApOI EoN nyN eTv. ~ al. I1;,
tory Of the Bonaparte Family, with 20 authentic
Portraits.
R"uGHINo IT IN THE BUSH, by Susanna Mooder.
THE WIDE WIDE WoRLp,
PEEP AT NUMBER FIVE
LITERATURE AND ART, BY S. Margret Fuller.
MARGARET CECIL, or "I can because ought.'
VOYAGE TO THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA, with a
full description of the manner Of trading with the
Natives on the coast.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

On HALF Bbl's White Fish and Trout,
~ reed this day and for sale at HoRR'S.
Shalersyille, July "A.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Ready for Operation,

Ready for Operation.
fFHE NEW STEAM GRIST MILL
l. in Ravenna, is now ready for operation -
Farmers and others will please call and examine
the most conveniently arranged Mill in this part OF
the State. PARMELE & SONS.
Ravenna, August 2, 1862. staff
GAWS-Spear & Jackson's hand saws, also Cross
~ Cut, Tenor, RIP, Feiiy and Web Saws at
FRAZER'S
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

zoo Feet, small bright Chain, suitable OF
- well chain for sale by TRICHARDSON
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

xtCcagress IL tQ adjourn on Tuesday next
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Cooms for fIle CamDaign

May be caught by those large double Spring Traps,
superior 70 any heretofore offered in Portage coun.
at juIy7 VIM. FRAZER.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Collins House Saloon,

The subscriber has been to the expense of refit-
ting and refurnishing the Saloon under the Col
Inns House, and is now ready to wait on custom
ers to little Mint Julep or anything in his line
He will keep all kinds of the choicest Liquors,
Pies, Oysters, Sardines, Ice Cream, Lobsters,
Picked Tongues, and everything in that line,
which can be got on short notice.
Call at No. 2. Hole in the Wall, Main street,
Ravenna, Ohio.
aug IL If OSCAR F. SEYERENCE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
GOING SOUTH.

GOING SOUTH,
MI ATTHEWS, the Daguerrean, ia going
ll South TO spend the Winner all that want fine
Lkehesses before he goes had better call soon.-
Mattha~s is posted on all the improvements in the
arr oy receiving the Daguerrean journal Semi-
Monthly. Rooms In Aliens Block nearly opposite
Hall's Book Store.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
Sileriff,S SiaIe.

QY virtue of an order of sale to me directed
ID and delivered from the Court of Common Pleas
Of ofPorage County Ohio shall expose to sale
lie vendue on the premises In the township Of Suf.
field in the county of Portage, on
Saturday tile 28th day Of August nest,
betWeen the hours of ten O'Clock A M, and four
O'Clock M Of said day, the following described
lands and teBements to wit:
Situate in the township of Sufield in the county
being 4s 23-loo acres of land in the South part OF
said Lot, bounded West, South, and East, by said
lot lines, and extending North far enough from tho
South line of said Lot to make said quantity Of
Land"
To be sold ON Petition wherein Benjamin Pom.
titus and others are Petitioners, and John Pontius
and others Defendants.
JAMES wooDARD, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Portage County,A
IuIv Oath A n 1919
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

PATENT Pipe Boxes for wood Axles, a
Il great impr rovement for sale at manufacture rs
prices by E ETRICHARDSON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25
WILL EXHIBIT AT RAVENNA,

ON THURSDAY Sept. ed, 1862.
Doors open from II to 4, aud from to O'Clock
P. M. Price of admission IS Cents: Child,on
under years of age, 10 Cents. To the whole o,
this immense establishment including Gen. Tom
Thumb, and the entire collection Of Wild AMI
mails, Wax Statuary, Mr.. Pierce,s Perfor-
mances in the lDens, the Baby Elephant,
Mr.. Nellis' Performances, sc.
NO EXTRA CHARGE under any pretense what
ever, let the reports be what they mayl
This Establishment will Exhibit at the following
Towns:-At Twinsburgh, Wednesday Sept. LIST;
Akron, Friday Sept. Sd; and Canton, on Saturday.
Sept. 4th, 1852.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

=" ROUGHT NAILS-6d Sd lOd and
w I'D just received and for sale very low at
E. T. RICHARDSON.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
Poisoning.

fh"'nan'ls Of parents who use vermifuge
composed of Castor Oil, Calomel, &C., are no,
aware, that while they appear to benefit the pa.
'ient, they are actually laying the foundation for
ser'es of diseases. such rs salvation, loss OF
sight, weakness of limbs, DC.
In another column will be found the adver-
tiSement of 1lobensack's Medicines, to whicl,
we ask the attention of all directly Interested
in thei. own rs we'll as their Children's health.
In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising
from those OF bilious type, should make use
OF the only genuine medicine, lIobcnsack' q
Liver Pills.
ep he not dcceiced,' but ask for IIobcn
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and oh.
serve that each has the signature of the Propric-
tor, }. N. HonENsAcK, Us none else are genuine
hsusl. ~. 42-ly.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
Jenny Lind Hlns;aanc.

y strange rumor, which we can
scarcely credit, hns just found its way
into the newspapers in reference to that
charming singer JENNY LIND, now
Madame GoLDscrMIpr, who so lately
created an enthusiasm in this country
unparalleled in the history of pnblit
performers. The story goes that un
fortunate differences have sprung ur
between JENSY LIND and her husband
and that her troubles have broken he,
heart and rendered her insane.
y correspondent of the Woonsockct,
(R. l.,) I"friot tells tho story and
gives Madame SoNrAG us his authority
who visited JENNY LIND almost daily
previous to leaving Europe. Despite
her extreme scnsitivcncss, the Swccd.
ish Nightingale has an unusually well
balanced intellect, and there is scarcely
enough of silly romance in her disposi-
tion to- render her reason dependant
upon an untroublcd current Of domestic
enjoyment. We discrcdit the whole
story rs extremely Improbable and
not sufficiently authenticated.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
HHooflamd,s German r,,tters,

Hundreds Of our citizens complein of debili.
ty and langour of the system, arrangement o
'he liver and stomach, want Of appetite, &C.;
they are frequently the result of too close np-
Plication, and athonsand other causes we can
not here name; but we would say to all ahlict-
ed do ms we have done--get bottle or two of
Dr. it"oiand's German Bitters, prepared by DR..
Jackson, and our word for it you will be cured.
we recommend this medicine, knowing from
experience Tint it is much superior to the gene.
rnlity OF patent medicines. We would saw 10
our readers, purchased none unless prepared by
DR.. G. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia July
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
IIrMAx Eat USED IN MA.rr,cr,.rr

llrMAS Ear Used IN MASrrAcrunE.
We clap the following from the last
number Of the tScieAt;fc ..lmericun:
when the cemetery of the limo
cents ut Paris was removed to the
outside Of the harrirrs, the buried
corpscs' which had accumulated to the
depth OF go feet, were found, to Il
great extent. apparently converted into
tat. The substance of the cellular It's
sue, and tcndons. all the soft parts, and
even the bones, had completely disap-
Pcarcd, leaving only the fat, which, re-
sstlnS longest the influence of decay.
(oNygcn. remained in the form of
marsaric acid. This human fat was
employed, to the extent of many tons.
by the soap boilers and tallow chan
dlcrso Paris t,r the manufacture of
soap and candles. The French are
people OF fine sentiment, and they &C.
taInly carried the point to charming
point of reflection in receiving liuht
from candles made out of the bodies
of their fathers. We loathc the canni-
bal, hut civilization has textures which,
II moi rendered familiar, would be ms
rcpllIslvc as the practices Of the sava-
ScS.'
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
siG,i.ss :,nt, qsle:.,ii,,gs.

GB Ac9unts from the interior of
California the date of the 2sih of
Scptcmbcr,opresent the Cholera as
raging trighully among the miners.
Many in thi country will long look
in vain for te return of husbands faith
ers brothcrslnd friends who are sleep
ing their Ills sleep In Il strange lind
leaving no memorial behind them to
tell their lovd ones that they are gone.
sB" The,alc Of blooded stock be.
longing to fkNRY Clay, and Of the
choice wins purchased for his own use,
took plaeo It Ashland Oh the 3rd in.
slant.
1W@ Th popular vote upon the re.
establishment Of the empire in Trance
takes place on the 2Ist and 22nd oil
this month.
sY@ Tllelatest project on foot is
the building of IL rail road from Min
ncsota to lcw Orleans which vii
compete rih the Mississippi foI
freight and'ravcl throughout its cntir,
Icns'h. Ih, project will end in talk
for years to come. The necessities, o
the pcoplcin that section arc not sui
iiciently urgent to induce them as yc
to lay out III immense amount Of capi
tai Tor lnuc speedy mode Of trans
portati"n thn they now enjoy.
cAr Nfnii'g operations continue t,
be carried Oh in Australia with cncrg,
and success. Recent explorations in
ducc the bdicf that it will require gen
cratons tocxhahst the ariferous dc
posts of that region.
sa" 1t last accounts flour wa
selling in San Francisco at thirty-tlre
dollars per barrel.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23
Attempt 10 EAiil as .gszsissnr.

IhtuNf't1 tHc lillCio' III go -. N.iit cili-
gcncc is the information of :n ATTEMPT
g 49,. -----i-, S.onuoS DEM, =.
Editor Of the New York XrmlH. \
suspicious looking box was left at the
Herald Office, OH which WAS marked
specimens of Gold and silver orc from
the mountains of Cuba. Upon open
ing the box, an inner box was brought
to view, in which, as appeared by the
supcrscription were contained impor-
tant documents relating to an intend
cd insurrcction in Cuba. BESxEr was
hu&ily absent and the package fell in
to the hands of one of his assistants.
who opened it with great care and
found it to be Il most skilItully con-
trIvcd torpedo, containing charge
sufficient to have blown up the Unwid
Office with all its editors. BESNEr is a
most lucky dog. lie has managed liE
ty times to go scot free from SINH
lar attempts against his life and the
onl y instrument Of torture he has not
been deNtcrous and lucky enough to
escape at all times is the cow-hidc
Here his g'"srIsan genius Asmoe!e,ls
seems to leave him to his fate and vc-
riiy pretty hard one it has been
hitherto.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1852-11-23

s7y" A,short time ago, young
man, Il clerk in house in San Fran
cisco, having 50, 900 to spare, sent it
to China and invested it in rice. lie
sold tlccafgo Ito nrrivc) at % cents
per pound,. sand made the handsome
sum OF, S31 900 by she operation
SEhe Pnrehs;4r was a Chinaln.,ll, and ~
SO lnnpcncdal'at the cargo arrived H.
very :r, day ai}rr it WAS purchased. IT,.
uain TIN. l.n,da". SIP ZOO on his bai
S''"' iic l'' &c s"'''',' -. ..-,u-- ....S,
therefore, hc,.n cleared Oh all invest
mcnt of $4,000.