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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

A REAsoN.-I say sambo, does ye know what
makes de corn grow so fast when you puts de ma
nure on it1' "No, don't know hardly, cept it
makes the ground strong for de corn ''Now l
jst tell ye. When de corns gins to smell de ma
nure it don't like de fumery, it hurries out OBJ de
groun' and gifts up as high possible, SOS not to
breathe the bad air.''
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
LANE 6 FOSTERS

EUFKAIjEHEN SHEKaG CEH1HAF W sEFC"EECOHHhs
THE best of Furniture and chairs ever offered in
L Rayenna, can be had at the we'll known
SHOP OF G. LANE, CO.
The subscribers have Furniture
extensively and prepared to furnish
with Furniture of the best and latest styles We
on hand splendid assortment of Eastern WoRK such as
Sofas lounges Mahogany spring Paror and Rocking
chairs, Cane wood seat chairs Mahogany
Card and Centerab We also manufacture Mahogany
front Bureaus from $40 to $780, French, cottage and sofa
bedseads OF the latest Styles large extenon dining tables
dining and tea tables; common and fancy stands candle
stInds. dressing tables, &c We. order book
cases. writing tables, and Office furniture all kinds
All those wishing to buy good article Furniture will do
well to give call and examine work before purchas-
ing elsewhere. Bring along your best judges,
will bear inspection All work warranted.
Turning all descriptions done to order short notice.
Coffns, of all Sizes kept on hand
Ware Room, up Stairs, one door East of CLARK s
Carriage Shop.
8 Ravenna, July 18th, 1855 420H LANB & Fosrxa.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
CLOTlIING, CLOTHS, CASSINERES,

v VESIINNTS, AND FURNISHING dUOUS,
n M. SOMERVllLE is now recciving from New York, a
~ full of Ready Made Clothing, that can't be
beat lin have mind to take itl by estab
smeEt in these parts which he offers to the good people of
Portage small profits for cash ready
warrant my clothing
Also good assortment of cloths cassmercs, and vestngs
of plain and tptop fancy patterns, which he will sell make
to order in every style to suit the various tastes of customers
and that can't fail to suit hr pockets The
workmen only will be employed.
Also every article Furnishing Goods line.
Shirts collars half under shirts, drawers, neck
ties hsndkerchisfs &c. &C. An kinds produce taken but
buy cheaper deal All kinds ofcusom work attended
to and got up in A. No. style. Cutting done shortnoce.
goodartice of Taors Trimmings, kept hand,
Perc prime arcei Jeans, Linen Tape and inch
measures.
of Iittle's Block nearly oppc-
site the Bank, in PrentiSs' Block.
ADr 3O1tf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
CHAIRs. SASH AND BLENDs.

THE subscribers of McElwan & Arnold
determined Notwithstanding the reports that afoat
to continue the business and manufacture good pine window
Sash, Blinds, Doors, &c. Asokeep for sale general
of Chairs and Cabinet viz Grecan seats,
round do Windsor dining and Office chairs Boston rock
settees, &c., general assortment of bureaus tables
Stools bedseads &c Alsobedstead posts and table legs
for SALE All kinds turning done order The above work
will be made of good materials by experienced workmen and
sold atlow figures for the Ready
We also making preparations to put in machine for
dressing doorng, siding and &c.
| 9th
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
G. HUMMEL'S
Premium Essence of Coffee

rs FOUR TINES CHEAPER than Coffee in the Grain
l. Eight Premiums have already been awarded to this
sence for its fine and delicate favor, and its clarifying
health giving qualities.
CAUToN-As there many limitations and Such
of fHumme would caution dealers
public in general be careful in making
this is the genuine article, medals number
of diplomas have already been awarded.
FOR SALE BY H. w. SMITH & CO., RAvEHNA.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
New millinery and Dress Making.

MRS C. RICHARDSON, would respectively inform the
M Ladies of Ravenna and vicinity that she opened
shop Millinery and and has Just received
as, Chdrens clothing witha splendid assortment Of
Bonnets French Lace Belgrade Excelsior; also, Shrred
Silk Hats with variety Rbbons long and short Mitts
Cloves French colars Under sleeyes Chenlsettsi with
low be purchased elsewhere, of the same 4uaht
Cutting and fitting done short notice Dress makers
supplied Patterns. Ladies' please call and examine for
yourselves.
Shop residence Main St. doors from Judge Day
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
Head GE CiarkSOM'S
Commercial College.

s. e. Cor. Nam and 4th Nts., C1nc12natl, Oha0.
Full course of instructions, $1,000.
EMBRACING, Business Penmanship; Double Entry Book
Keeping as applied all kinds of Mercantile Mechanical,
Professional Business; Commercial Calculations; Lee
lures Transactions; Political Economy &c
Pupils enter at time and complete the course
N twelve weeks. ly-421
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
R1lvEll. VvlTTFP o. IN
Vcrmlin DESTROYED,

WITHOUT FAIL IN ANY INSTANCE! !!-Levis Var
w min Destroyer promisesa complete rddance Rats
Mice, Bedbugs and all other Vermn The articles includl
this composition in themselves very Innocent contain
ing not particle of poison, but when combined Great.
which eyplodes the stomach
in short time AS as it has affected stomach the
article becomes neurlized and will nothing the
that there be danger under any cKcum
stances: For sale by l. SWIFT, Ravenna.
Price 9S cents per box. ...slsF7 -. dac Is
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
vaientfne nOtt.

The odelv celebrated Surgery tAs edieS
~ III ~ College, Men York City, sGyS:~'
0t gives me pleasure certify the value and enc1cI
Cherry Pseoral' which consider peculiarly adap~
ted 10 cure diseases OF the throat and lungs" .yA
Cures of diseases upon the Lungs nave been eneeo
by Cherry in such extreme eases as pc
that remedy has been found that can depend
ed on to cure the Coughs Colds and which car
y midst thousands ds mso
which the afflicted look with confidence tor rene
and should not fail to avail themselves Of it, - Ia
r. PREPAREp AND SOLD BY JAMES C.AYE
3D.. - ~ Practical Chemist, LewRtL, MAsss
For sale by ISAAC SWIFT Kayensa; pr Isaac coes ps
w Cone Franklin Mills; J. Campbell, Newton Falls ana
by DR. uggssgenerally. - -..,.. Il .. -..i- =,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

S1GN.-When man finds great deal of fault
with newspaper which he never fails to read, it
is sign he has not paid for it. People seldom
pick flaws in their own property.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
New Arrival. :,

new ARRIVAL T7te
MRS E. T. RICHARDSON has just smother stock
1 ofsummer bonnets, chdren's fats style Of Grape
bonnets ready made setes FANS long mtts black lace Vels
collars sleeves and other goods too to
mention which she invites the attention ofhe Ladies'
received direct from New York the latest style
for dresses, and will be happy to wait all who
may favor her with CALL at herresidence on Main street.
Ravenna, June Z, 1853.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
DAG[1ERREOTYPE LIKENESSES,

EATTHEWS'is ready the finest Daguerreo
M type Lkenesses ofthe present age Havngjus purchas
Quick he is able to produce Lkenesses OF
children in or 3 seconds.
n B-I will have best instruments the best chemicals
and the best method whole Daguerreoype process
will take fine and kenesses living Daguer
rean. -... w. b. MATTHEW'S.
Ravenra. Nay 1S, 1853. H411
N LBS. POW DERED GUM ARABIC, received by
III August 1853. l. SWIFT.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
DRUGS.
Il ARA.
lRIIlN.

LARGE, and fresh assortment Drugs, Paints Oils,
IN Dyes, Groceries, Brushes, &C.. ..ws. ~ E''.-.A
AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR.
Ravenna, June 1853. 80 - s'. -, l. SWIFT. r.
600 coda; putty in bladders; 25 b kegs zinc
paint in o polishing putty for marble; bottles chloride
lime; bronze, gold leaf, &c
SPONGE great variety; Twine, linen and coon bottle
wax; corkscrews; corks ofev6ry description.
Blistering tissue; Seidltz's powders
EXTRACT cammome, aconte, quassa, rhubarb, hops,
and valenair iodine ron phosphate lines pure cod
liver OIL chlod zine; morars wedgewood and procelan'
trusses; syringes, glass and metal; thermometers.
FLAvoRING EXTRACTS, Mace numegs, mustard powdered
cinnamon cloves, allspice and pepper
so ct Coffee black chocolate, r1ce farlna
corn starch, raisins, crushed and grained sugar.
Rose PINK, paris chrome green, prussan blue ng
| lque, ultra marine, emery, smalts, sand paper.
| Bird seeds, fish bone, &c. .tt-..
Emmersons hair restorative; Katharon; Phalons nvgo
Itraor; Tcopherous hair tonic, hair dyes, oils perumery
| ancy soaps, &C.
| DARLEYS Heave Remedy, fresh supply at
~ June 1853. Sw1rT,s
| OOLBS. Superior Rhubarb Root, for sale at
| ~ June 1853. SWEETS.
IT Sc ZINC PAINT! will go further than white lei
| ~ and is now as cheap, at -----. SWIFTs,
| nURKEE'S Baking Powder, Corn Starch, Extract Cofe
~ fresh supply, just by |. SWIFT.
TJARRISON'S Hair OIL Hair Dye, Phlocome Hair Beaut
IL fer, Cologne &C. For sale at SWlFI,S:
MINERAL PAINT = Olive, Drab and Chocolate color
wi these can mixed with other paints to give
fty cOlors. Aug '53. l. SWIFT, agent.
NUFFEh DRINKEkS find Extract and Essence of COTE
- August 1858. at SwIFT's
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
TlN-N'FARE, ,EAyE-TROUGHS, &c

UUhHHH
w oULD inform the citizens of Ravenna and vicinity
w he keeps hand and manufacture order all articles
Ware Particular attention paid to manufacturing and
putting EaveTroughs and he will be happy attend to ALI
calls in his linc Shop directly South of Richardson's Hard
Store.
Ravenna. March 33d, 1859. 4Ca-tf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
WAVERLY HOUSE,
DIR. ]. G. WILLIS,

physician AND SURGEON, has permanently located
Streetsboro, Portage county, Ohio, and will hold Mmse
in readiness at all times, to wait those who dcsiT
his services in eter branch Of the profession He will ais
perform such o:eraOns in Dentistry, may be required
him, in ard durable be done BY
Dentist in the country.
StrcetsbOr'o April IA, 1852.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
MOSES BEANS,

MANUFACTURES of Boots and Shoes of all kinds. two
M doors south of the Court House, in the shop formerly
cupied by Andrew Mcbride, Rayenna 1y-323
GHEET MUSICA new assortment for the Primo, just
~ Inrrndh hH
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

NJ EW BOOKS-Voices from the silent land; leaves Of
IN consolation for the afflicted. Compiled by Mrs Dwight
Williams. Price 100. Just published sFa for sale by
June /. 1853. B. LITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

IOkRFUMERY q HAIR oIL.-Lubn's extract and Co
ogne, Treopherous, Lyon's Rathairen, Briggs Cos
metc, Farina's toilet Compound, Mills hair tonfc Jules
Hauel hair Restorative, Macassar and bears OIL Ok Mar
row, for sale by b. LITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

7T7HE SENATOR'S son; orr The Maine Law Last Refugee
Up the Rhinc 1st and 2nd part, By Hood; SO cents
History of England in Verse; sis so do
Youngs Citizens Manual; e7t do
marc Forsale II. LITTLE
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
Paper! PaDer!!

AP, Letter. Commercial, Bath, Paris, folio post conn
- ing house, BILL tissue and drawing Paper Bristol boar
and MonOehromac for sale by the quire
ut low prices by b. LITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

NONFECTIONERY.-The best assortment OF French and
~ American Confectionery to be found In Ravenna for
sale by B. LITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
Charter Oak Life InsuIa nee C.,
OE HAIR RTFORn- CONN

- A BAIRD tenders his sincere and grateful thanks
He citizens of Rayenna, and adonng towns for their lib
era patronage for the past year, the time assuring
them that pains will be spared merit continuance Of tho
same by choiceseecon of goods the lowest possible
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
a sDsclaGtid GoG OF C1OIniIlss.

Joseph Rc0rn in Ss Building opposite the Court Hsuss
receiving the largest and best selected
Clothing Offered in this county consisting of Coats
Pants Vests and Gents Furnishing Goods OF every style and
quality which he is determined sell at prices which
fail to snt purchasers.
RaVcnna, April II, 1853. 400
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09


lust received at the New Hardware Store few
celebrated Cast steel Muely Saws of Warrall S Co.
manufacture. Also, supply of the Sash Saws
6a to feet of the best quality which offered at prices tina
cannot fail to suit, for ready pay.
jan 10 E. T. RICHARDSON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
JUNIATA HORSE SHOE iron

JUNIATA HORSE SHOE IRON.
AN be found Store, and that of
the best quality Also and inch round iron, which
will be sold at the lowest market price, Also
quantity of English refined fire iron which will be
rates than the be bought for
Ravenn1, March g. 1853, E. T. RICHARDSON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

VOLUME S, D'Aubignes History of the ReOrmaon; Key
Uncle Tom, bound in cloth; Uncle Tom and Key do,
buund in cloth; for sale by B. LITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
A. v, HO R r.,
NEW FALL AND.lVINTER GOODS,

Feoelveutho UtQot
~. splendid stock the best and latest style Of Fall and
Winter Goods brought section Of country,
for syle finish and durability cannot be surpassed Ny
Of Over Coats following kinda Pilot Bsavef
Mohar, Ngerhead Petersham, Blanket Felt Broad Cleh
and Sanet Also endless variety Of Foek, Dress, sack
and Box coats Pants, Vests and boys clothing Of kind
quality and color H. .v-s ~ = .r-
Furnishing Goods the finest white TO the chea
hickory shirts wrappers drawers socks Gloves
stocks, ties suspenders, bandkercef shrt collars
trunks valses carpet bags, nmbears, India Rubber S
legHins, etc.. etc.
Come one come all, and give call, ~
<Son O. GRrKNPIHLpHr
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
Rayenna Hat Store.

A NJ E 5 7 W I q Z o.
MO. HALE HATS from the celebrated factory of
~ Van Nance, Albany, N. Y Any person wanting
perfect superior nish had better purchase
of this lot Aso: dozen, Farmers soft brush hats,
something very difficult to get, and the last shall have
June 96. 1853. TwITT's.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

II IsToRY of Nero by Abbott; chd's History Of
Ii by Dickens Key to Uncle Toms Cabin; Villettes
by Currin Reed; Life Of Lady Jane Grny What saw
London; What saw in New York; Shady side, or life In
4 country parsonage. for sale by
MnVl lS. 1879 III. IITTLE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09


NHE subscriber has appointed agent Portage
for the sale of1nman's Patent Door and Gate Springs
to which was awarded the first premium at the Wor ds Fair
at London, in 1851 For simplicity full performance of all
intended do it takes its position in the front
modern inventions, for sale manufactures prices, by
Ravenna, March 2, 1853 E. T. RICHARDSON.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09
NEW ROCKS.
Carriage Mandatory.

THE SUBSCRIBER would inform the public
6A generally, that he has engaged in the above bus
mess, is prepared manufacture Carriages, Wagons
Bugges, Wheelbarrows &C., the style, and tfhe
lowest rates. entrusted his will with
prompt attention, and will be executed in neat a1dwork
manlke TuTLE's OLD STAND, the Centre OF
Palmyra. Orders solicited. GEORGE W. TUTTLE.9
PALMYRA, Feb s3, 1853 399ly
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

TOIRD CAGES 6tCA splendid assortment. Also, Bird
I'D seed Fountains baskets bathing dishes and cutie bone,
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-09

DLANK WORK.-A large assortment of full and half
ID Books memorandums and pocket Diaries for 1853,
quantities suit purchasers, for sale by B. LITTLE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-12
LATEST BY MAIL AT LIVERPOOL.

The British Parliament, is further prorogued till jan
Admiral Dunda., with the British ship, Retribution,
Furious Tiger and Niger 10 proceed to the Black
Sea on 18th Nov TO examine the coast between the BOs
The Dardanelles The mission of this squadron Is in con
neton with the keeping open the mouth of the Danube to
commerce. ,..
The rumor that the Emperor and Empress are ABOUT 70
visit London is again current 10 Paris
The American clipper Nightingale has arrived from
Shanghai in ll2 days.
Ksther a singular incident happened in the London
money market the past week which is thus commented ON
IN ~ monetary editorial of The Times:
appears that the 100000 sterling Of gold dispatched
this week on Of the Emperor OF Russia is the pro
duce Of Exchequer Bills lately held BY him in the English
Funds Instead of being forwarded to ST. Petersburg the
greater part of the gold believed TO have been sent to
Amsterdam but whether il will be invested there other
wise disposed of uncertain The measure is remara
bic one ard NAV be interpreted the result of urgent
financial necessities early precauon at the outset Of
a career Of aggression in which with England Il
believed TO be inevitable ridiculous attempt 10
show anger and t. produce Inconvenience in the London
money market Whatever may be the English
espIGlisis will derive from it increased reason for
graduation that the attempts known to have been in
progress during the past not only for loan to
Russia for pretended railway purchases but also 10 Aus
tra on the strength Of alleged reduction of her army
wtre eeCtuay frustrated At the time little doubt
is entertained that the whole amount drawn away
will sreedily have be back for dividends falling
due snd other purIoses, while there is also probability,
II the question should suddenly stronger fea
lures tue exchange St Petersburg may be affect
ed put any further remi.tances from this side, even
for commercial purposes cut Of the question IL IS also
rather remarkable that at all approaching 1900
coo was sold in open market-but probably negOta-
ted through the Bank and the Treasury
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-12
AUSTRALIA.

By the packet ship Indian Queen a. Liverpool x.,.
dates from Melbourne 70 August 18th FIVE days ..r, 40
those previously 10 hand. A
TIE Meloarae Morniag Herald gives sup,n.,v.s.
news The price OF gold hal remained INN 1870 ~
throughout the week Notwithstanding derabI, a.,
alton Ia the extent Of tho supply which now
of after the middle Of the week The import Of o s
and ingOts for the week, confined to that sh;o,iS
England by the Argol but the Bavaria was % go
for New York with six or seven thousand Ouace. m.
receipts OF specie have rot much exceeded i300oo ~
In money AID banking affairs we have no cAsn,x..
note, beyond the extension OF de mands for dads IA -
don which shows that other rert,ances beside goa a.,
are largely required at present. TO meet the iperss.
bulk Of impOrta0ns. The Untei States also bees
draw Oft bur'on-the departure Of the first vessel Ss
been announced above Ontho oher hand reni.,auss
to the amount of a million stering upwaraS viii \.
shortly flowing in from tho cent wool sales aud vi; -
store The bslarce in favor Of the ccony.
The aggregate of The two weeks return of shios, An,
imports shows arrival az over 1000 iuns shppa, AMI
about eco passengers The principal feature Ia tie in
ports has been decline in the receipts of FOa, anA
large increase in those Of bull ling materials and useful
plcmenis from British American and other dislaat pors
These ami, ais together with the number o. buildings now
in progress in the city can hardly fail 10 reduce ia en,
nous rents stu demanded for small tenemens and prom
se ultimately 70 increase largely the amount Of storage
both for wholesale and retail.
Although a sligt appearance Of activity has been given
10 branches of tho wholesale trade by speculative
pui,hs.e nothing has iranspred cnectusny to stop TIE
downward tendency which the constant heavy arrival Of
goods occasion The Flour t-ade may however, Dc zil
excepted from the depression additional hrmness hayg,
been eyinced in the Colonial imports Of that article vai
now find mari At the full rates of he town mills We
have also heard OF good barrel Flour realizing nearly the
same figure Bran continues very scarce, and some in
poters were asking IS I'd por bgshel The yery large
Re- CENTS of Oats keep down The price Of that grim ail
for prime English Bailey IL. sterling obtained VIII
difficulty In The provision trade prices show farAe
decline in many articles, paro larry Engish liEn nj
Bacon Tea, Coffee and Sugar maintain previous rata
a decline f about 3D. per H. has been submitted 70
Manufactured Tobacco. Timber was lOasO per cent
lower but prices were still highly favorable for the i'm
porters Quotations In IN. Wine trade quite nOmi
nal ard ali descriptions OF Spirits, except Rum had gone
down lower.
Consd rabe demand existed for 30 days sight purchase
bills on London at par bsf per cent discount for every
additional 30 days drafts 30 days sight, per cent
Vremium
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-12
FRANCE.

There is ostensble movement at the Wax Office in
the military departments of France yet is known that
the army is In the bghef state of efficiency and that the
Goytrmsnt fully prepared meet any contingency that
NAV arise The proposed increase of the Chqssenrs ds
Vcernes formally authorized In his report the Minis
ter describes the OF this celebrated and Formidable
COPS They oct says he sharp shooters the
general movements in engagement, being grouped on
given POINT. in order by mu.derpus fire. TO produce e.
ieos similar Hose Of the artillery also they are en-
poyed IN special Missions and sudden attacks Ia the enc
mys country, SC.
Several rew projects at present under consideration
by tie Government oleof them j. for opening IN extra
cfdraiy cTeo. Il -Cll0 francs be apnl Cd Ia aid Of
charitable Institutions. Another Is for forming loan ana
discourt hank al Senegal with pi-a II 900 rlns
to be taken the indemnify granted the province IN