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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12
NEW GOODS ON THE SQUARE!

H L. DAY is receiving his stock of Fall and Winter
IL Goods. Call in. Ravsh SeTt. l3
IORESS GOODS-MeriIoes Ttbct Cloths Persi cloths,
~ Mousin, De Bage De Lanes etc., jus received at
Sept. 26h. H. l.. DAYS.
ILKs-A large stock Of Black and Fancy opened
y Sept. 26th. at H. L. DAYS.
NELVETS-A fine assortment of Vevets be found at
Sept. 26th. H. L. DAYS.
SHAWLS-The exhibition sawls Bay State dc, Empire
- Stats do, Waterloo do, CASHMERE and Broeha just reed
September 26th. ...,-- HI DAYS. II
II EMBROIDERY Flowing UEdeT Sleeves. new patterns,
II Under Handkerchefs aud Coarsa ane just
Sept. 26. rs,' - receivedby H L. Day.
BOOTS AND SHOES-A large assortment of Ladies and
d Misses Boots, and Shoes and Gait aiso Chldrens
shoes of y ,ry styl Lad and Misses Rubber Long Boot
G. tiers md Shoes just receiv sd by II. L.pAY.s
IARPETNGS-Theb best assortment Of Carpetng in town.
~ be found at - sspte6 - HI. DAYS.
LoTHING-H L. Day his just receiv ed largs stock Of
~ Fall and NiEter Clothing. such over Coats Frock
Goats. Sacks, and Frockatses. PA oons and
variety AlsI Under Garments every de-
scription. all of which will be sold low. sept 26
AIDES COTTON HOS E-5f loz of those superior sh-
IL ling hose tho best tit e for the money ever oereo IN
SaIte6 =. H. L. Day.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12
CITY, WARE-ROOMS.

Ne,o and Splendid Enterpriee-Furn Arrived!
4 NRIFFIN boSTW lGK estabiishhgthe Furni-
" business extensive SCALE in Ravehna. Our
fun selected from ofe best manufacturing
Establishments in New York City. ---- .. #..
This long neglected in Ravenna, and
people who wished furnish their ors and sse ing rooms
have compelled Ctveland N-w York Pits
burgh to purchase The increase of opulio and wealth
calls for better and fashionable furniture, and
now prepared to grt the improved taste oft peoples and
save them the additional expense Of going to the cities.
? We design opening splendid ware-roon in the new
brick bock' when finished. At present tht work will be
FOUND AT A. B. GRFFINs OLD STAND, tfr
--f-f sse- - s opposite the ULiversllst thuich.
Please call and examine yourselves. The following is
list a part Stock 12 Sofas, Quart, tables, ~
top Centre and Card tabies l2 large
Mahogany Rock dozen Mihogony chairs spepdd secre-
and book crab tables, mahogany bed seads,
lounges bureaus, chairs &C., in fr general
sortment of WARE including variety of LOOKING
ASSES and HnckIeys Bed Bottom, can't be
beat Cofins hand as usual - s-i-..2
WANTEDA first rats article of seasoned Black Walnut
lumber. An extra price will be paid '.E-fs
Ravenna, July I2, 1853. 6;n4I9 GRIFFIN BosTwNK K
An DOZEN those large size white cotton hose the,
IU article for shilling pair, offered III this
market, and they are goil.g FAST at jun7 DAYS
Just Received this Day by Express.
CHOICE LOT of Boys Clothng which will be sold cheap
N tn.ln you can possibly make them up, at .r
SoMERVGLLE'S.
424 Nearl! Ulposlts the Bank.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12
New Firm.

THE subscribers have this day entered into
for tue pupose of carrying the stove, Copper, Tia
Sheet Iron Brass Foundry business the old Of
s. Rawson and also the store formerly occupied c. A Pit
kin. We hope by keeping good wares and
close attention to business to merit liberal share Of patron
age.s-- -;t -'..-E- 4s@e- A. W. BECKLEY.a
Ravenna, Aug. IL, 1853. [4o5 S. RAWSoN.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12
p .sia. THE =, . -
: CONTRACT
-; OF.
INSU>R ANCE

6FFERS: an sxpedisn by means Of which, prudent
losses transfer TO others the risks which
eyaby cause them. For small ceGsideraton, these risks
which night in unncky niv safely
by ComFmies wen osgaEized and udciousy man
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12
.ROvVELL, .WITTER & co. !

FIRST arrival Of New Fan Good.
THE STONE STORE which will be sold ~ low dg4ges
~ for ready Amongst their assortmentmay be found
LKsBlack, Lustrine Gro Rhine, Pom de SoIr de
y Chenr Glace silks, assorted cooIs; Turc satin Bonnet
satin, and Slksand Vevet3 ofeVery color aud quality
q E@G -EtN ~ atT-is - RowELL, WTITER 4 Co.
kESS GOoDsdohair Lustres, Mon de Bege, Perisiana,
Persian twIS Paramea cloth srinO, Alpaca. Coburg;
Muslin Laines, (a woo figured, plaid. stped Plaid End
Plain Popiihs Ginghams, etc RowELL, WrTrER * Co,
TNRESS TRIMmINGS-Black trimming Lace; black SILK
u Fringes eoIored, do; coored Gimp, black doj velvet
Ribbons, Braids, etc. Of every color and quality.
-- .t| RowRLL, WirTER d Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-10-12

70 @.%s>@s *:7* 'se2Es For sale.
HAVE two I'd hand for sale cheap cook stove and
parlor stove, y. sPALDIaG.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
White Sheep Skins for Door Mats.

Take two long-wooled sheep skins, and
make up strong lu,her Of soap; The sign
Of proper strength is when the lathet feels
slippery between the fingers. When the
lather is cold wash the skins carefully in
it squeezing them between the hands SO
as 10 take all the dirt out Of the WOOL
When this is accomplished lift out the
skins and wash them well in cold water
until all the soap is extracted. Have a
vessel Of clean cold water ready, 10 which
some alum and salt iabout half q pound)
which have been dissolved in small
quantity Of ho, water are added, and the
skins left to steep over night. They are
taken out in the morning and hung over
pole to drip. When the alum water
has dripped off they are spread out on a
board to dry, and are carefully stretched
with the hand from time 10 time. BE.
fore they are thoroughly dry q composition
of two table spoonfuls Of alum and the
same of sallpetre ate ground to powder in
q mortar or otherwise, and sprinkled care
fully on the fleshy side of each skin.--
They arc then placed the ono on top of
the other, leaving the wool outside and
hung upon rack Of Stats in q barn, shed,
or dry airy place, for about three days, or
until they are dry-they should be turned
every day. After this they ore taken
down and The flesh side is scraped with q
blunt knife and each skin trimmed for a
ma,. The flesh side may then be rubbed
over with pipe clay, beat with switch,
and will then be found supple, ofa beau
tiful white color, and 1T for a door ma!
for mechanic or prince.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
Duelling TriekGry.

AT recent demonstration Of the friends
Of Peace, at Manchester, England, Mr..
John Bright, q member Of Parliament,
made the following disclosures;
II was no, very long ago in the shop
ofa gunsmith inLondon, and heard there
what hadnot The least reason to doubt,
that it is the commonest thing in the
world now, il there is to be a duel, that
some friends ofslhe parties procure the
pistols, and take very good care to be sup.
piled with balls from the same place,
which are made Of a material which Sig.
nor Blitz. ! believe, has occasionally used
in his exhibitions. They are something
like balls in appearance; but when they
are pu, in the pistol, and the ramrod goes
down they oil go to dust. Now that is
what duelling has come to; but II is on,
ly few years since duelling was believ.
ed 10 be as indispensable for the settle.
ment Of private quarrels US wars are now
believed to be indispensable between com.
munities and naiicns."
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
{ Volume Whole No. 20O..

A Nupr1AL TRAcEDY.-A wealthy
American merchant Of the city OF New
Orleans had married a Creole lady ol
fortune, and with the estates and SER
wants, came into possession Of a mulat,
TO seamstress and her daughter child
Of seven years. The gentleman was
so much struck with the extraordinary
beauty of the child which had the pu-
rest Italian features aud complexion
that he resolved to save it from the life
Of degradation which was before it, and
to free It and educate it. Fle sent the
child 10 q northern school, and there she
remained till her sixteenth yearly all
supposed 10 be patrician Creole maid
en-. She herself knew not 10 tho con-
trary, so young was she when sent to
the North. Beloved by aIlher compan-
ions, the idol of.he institution, and ca
ressed by every one, she left to return ,
South, as she supposed, 10 the root Of
cher uncle" A young Louisiana gen
tleman, who had seen her in Philadelph-
ia. and loved her, and was beloved by
her, sought her hand on her return.
The marriage day was fixed, nay ar
rived, when the mother, who had been
long sold away in La Fourche, in the
interior in order that she might never
appear as witness against her child,
reappeared, and in the bridal hall IN
the very hour, after the ceremony had
been performed, claimed the magn'tl-
cent and miserable bride as her own
daughter bond slave by birth, and an
African by blood! The scene as desert,
bed by one who was present, surpassed
the power Of a pen to portray That
night the bridegroom, aiterchargins the
adopted father Of his bride with MS
gross deception, shot him through The
body, and disappeared, carrying, noone
knew whittier, his iniamy and bitter
sorrow. The next morning the bride
was found disfgured corpse, in the
superb nuptial chamber which had been
prepared Tor the reception. She had
taken poison. Education, cultivated
mind and taste, which had made her
better understand how great was her
degradation, now armed her hand with
the ready means of death. The unhap-
~ planter recovered from his wound,
and has gone to the North, where he re-
sides, buried in the deepest seclusion-I
the residue Of his years embittered by
the keenest regret,-M Y, Herald
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
An Erect Position.

A writer on health very justly con
demns the habit Of lounsug, in which o
large number of persons indulge. as inlu
rious to health. lie says An erect bod
ily attitude is Of vastly more importance
10 health than is easily imagined. Crook,
ed bodily position maintained for any
length Of time, is always injurious, whe'l''
er in the sitting, standing, or lying pos
,ute, whether sleeping or walking. To
81. with the body leaning forward on the
stomach, or to one side, with tho heels
elevated to level with the head, is not
only in bad taste, but exceedingly aest''
mental TO health. Itcramps the stomach
presses the vital organs, interrupts the free
motion Of the chest, and enfeebles the
functions of the abdominal and thoracic
organs, and in fact, unbalances the whole
muscular system. Many children become
hunchbacked, or severely fonnd.shoulder-
ed, by sleeping with the head raised on a
high pillow. When person finds it go.
User 10 sit or stand, walk or sleep in q
crooked position than straight one, such
a person may be sure that his muscular
system is badly d,ranScd, and the more
careful no is TO preserve straight, or up
right position, and got back TO nature
asarn,,tlc better.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
MoRGANT0WN, Va) SATURDAY, JUNE Il, 1853.

"This is your husband, l suppose !
Sir, havo come to offer you joint
interest in the house of which | am
the principal. l am rich, and will in
sure you $4,000 year, to bc incrcas.
cd as our business prospcrs. l heard
of your misfortunes, and wishing a.
mother partner, l watched their effect
on your wife. am satisfied. You
are the very man want and have been
seeking; and this is the woman who
sets at naught all fear Of consequent
ces, and is the harbingor of a success
fulcopar,nership. You cannot be re-
miss in your duty, nor fall under any
temptation, nor fail in any honorable
engagements, while you have that
face to look upon, and that noble mind
to counsel" .,4
The new engagement was eminent
ly prosperous. Business flowed in
upon the house.-Wealth spread its
charms around the dwelling Of Lucy.
Her acquaintance was eagerly sought;
and wherever she appeared, a sup:
pressed hum of admiration followed
her.
Frederick steadily advanced in for
tune and in honor. The people cleo.
ted him as their representative, and
he did them honor for their choice.
1t was again the "happy family"
And we suppose our readers will ad.
nit that Lucy was "a TRUE WIFE. -
Uncle Sam.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

All tile goldin,he world might, if
melted into ingots, be contained in a
cellar twenty4oar feet square and six.
.teenfeet high.sAll our boosted wealth
already obtained from California and
Australia would go into an iron satc
nine feet square ard nine feet high.
The citizens orColumbus, Ohio, have
held a public meeting and passed very
severe resolutions against gambling hou-
ses. These establishments have become
an evil too intolera5le 10 be borne, and
lhe citizens have determined 10 prose-
cute the owners Of houses who rent
themfor gambling purposes
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

RrcrrE ron a CoLp.-Tbe following
recipe for cold we ), can truly say 10
worth the price Of this paper for ma
ny years. 1t was prescribed for US
when we were suffering from 9 cough
that seemed as il we were on the brink
of consumption; no cessation nor rest,
day OF night. We took II, and were
cured in three days.
The woman who gave the recipe has
reared large family in Oneida county;
has seen hundreds suffering from colds
and consumption; and she assures US that
in thirty gears experience with the
prescription of the ablest physlcians,
aud the experience Of her friends before
her, she never heard Of or used any 9TH
er remedy better than this for colds OF
every condition: even when on the bor-
ders Of that scourge Of man, consump-
tion.
Rsc.rE.-One tablespoonful Of molas-
ses; two teaspoonluls ot castor oil; one
do. paregoric; one do. spirits camphor.
Mix and take ollcn.-Northcrn Far.
mcr.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

DEATH by CHLoEoFoRM.-Two
deaths, from the inhalation Of chloro-
form, in both cases administered by
medical men, have taken place within
a few days-one in Trumbulh county,
Ohio, and one in this city. From the
frequen, deaths from this cause, 1t be-
comes serious question whether It's use
ought not 10 be prohibited. When a
person inhales chloroform, tits always
a question Of life ordeath. There is no
certainty that death will not be the re-
suit. lsit right 10 use aremedy Tor
the mitigation Of PAIN. attended with
such terrible uncertainty! Let those
who are inclined to use this mysterious
and dangerous agent, seriously consider
the fearful risk, and reflect that Life Is
the gift Of the Creator; and that man
has no right to take it away-excePt
when it IS forfeited TO Gods laws, orin
self deience-cither violently or by dan-
gerous and uncertain experiments
Piasburs Ga-ettc. @
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

JACK WnALEy's BRrEcnEs.-Jack
Whaley's wife one day CHANGED 10 find
an elegant piece oil white leather on The
road, and she brought il home with her
in great delight, to mend Jacks, small
clothes, which she did very neatly
Jack Sc, oifthe next day, little suspect.
ing what was in store for him; but when
he had trotted about Ave miles-it was
in the month Of July-he began to feel
mighty uneasy in his suddle-a feeling
that continued 10 increase at every mo-
ment, Till st last he said: "lt was like a
canler on nbee-hive in swarming lime
and ii might, for the piece Of leather
was no other than blister that the a.
pothecary's boy had dropped that NOR
ming on the road.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
Attorneys, Fees.

An act was passed by our Legislu-
,ure last winter, providing that "lhe
lee for an attorney shall be, on an ap-
peal from The judgment of a Justice,
Sl,25; in circuit, county, or corpora
ion court, unless on judgment by de-
fault on a forthcoming bond, or a case
otherwise provided for, s2,50;in acoun-
ty court, for unlawful entry, ejecsment'
or in chancery 50, Commonwealth's
case, unless otherwise provided for, so
in circuit court, in ejectmens or writ
Of error, supersedeas, or appeal, (o'her
than chaucery casp,) s5iin a chancery
case, (other than motion,) ina Cir
cult court, SIS; in a district court, o.,
court of appeals, $780," This law OF
course does no, prevent attorneys from
making their own contracts, and get
ting ali they can. /. is intened to op-
crate or cases in which no contract Is
made, and 10 serve as The standard when
costs are rccovercd.-Tfne Firginian'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
A FEARLESS BOY.

Ayessel was ovcrtaken with terrific
hurricane in the middle ol the Atlantic
Ocean. After the most astonishing eff
forts 10 weather the storm, the awful
intelligence of the captain broke on the
ear Of The passengers, 'The ships on
her beam ends; she will never right O.
gain death is certain!'
aNo, at all, sir not al all, sir! ex-
claimed a little sailor boy, God will
save US yeti
'Why do you think 50 l'said the cap
tain, with strong feeling and astonish-
ment. ....-. -.
because, sir, at this moment they are
praying under the Bethel flag, in the
city OF Glasgow, for all sailors in distres.
and US among the rest: and God will
hear their prayers; aO~ see3 He dOn't!'
The captain, an old weather-beater
tar, exclaimed, with tears running down
his cheeks, 'Godgrant that their prayer:
may be heardin our behalf, my little
preacher!'
AT that moment great wave struck
the ship and righted her. A simullane-
Gus shout Of exultallon, gratitude and
praise, louder than tne storm, went UP
10 God. A few days after the noble
ship rode safely into New York har0or.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

The following description oI loco
motive, a la Sam Vellrr, comes from
the Youths Penny Magazine:
"Asto the ingine, nasty, whees'n,
crcakin, gsspin, putin, Dustin monster,
always out Of breath, with a shiny green
and gold back, like an unpleasant bee
lie in that ere glass magnifier. AS 10 the
ingine, Us is always pouring out red hot
Goals at night and black smoke in the
day, the sensiblest Thing j: does, in my
opinion, is ven there's something IN de
way and SETS up that ere irlghslul scream,
vich seems 10 say: "Now here's two
hundred and forty passengers in the
very extremity o. danger, and here's
,hcir two hundred and forty screams in
vun,,"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

CuyA.-A territory Of more than
FIVE millions ofsquare miles, four thou
sand walled cities, population oithree
hundred and fifty millions, an army OF
nearly two millions Of soldiers, fee.
of a thousand sail, an annual revenue Of
Two millions Of dollars, are some oi the
evidences Of its immeasurable wealth.
Among the productions Of its soil, eve
ry acre Of whichis in the highes. state
Of cultivation, are seen nearly all the
richest offerings Of the vegetable and
mineral Kingdoms.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11
POETRY.
The oldest christian Hymn.

In Paed. Lib Ill. Of Clement of AlezandfN
is given, in Greek, tho most ancient hymn o
the Primitive Church. 1t is then Zone hun
drcd and fly years after the Apostles) assert
ed to be Of much earlier origin. 1t may have
been sung by the "belOrcd disciple" before hi
u,cendcd to his reward. The following yer
sion will give some imperfect idea Of its spl
rit -
Shepherd of tender youth!
Guiding, in love and truth,
Through devious ways:
Christ, our triumphant King,
We come thy name to sing,
And here thy Children bring
To shout thy praise.
Thou art our holy Lord!
The ull.subdaing Word!
Healer Of strife!
Thou didst thyself abase,
That from sins deep disgrace,
Thou mightest save our race,
And give us life!
Thou art wisdom's High Priest!
Thou hast prepared the feast
Ofholy love:
And in our mortal pain,
None call on thee in vain,
sr Help Thou dost not disdain,
Help fiom above. q
Ever be Thou our guide
& Our Shepherd and our pride,
se5 onr.slai' and song !a.sss::..s,,.ss ~
Jesus! thou Christ and God,
By thy perennial word,
Lead US where thou hast trOd,
Make our faith strong.
So now, and till we die,
Sound We thy praises high,
And joyfally sing:
Infants, and the glad thrOng,
WHO 10 thy Church belong,
Unite and swell the song,
To Christ our King! -,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

According to sfichaud, the traveller, there
a singular funeral custom in Egypt, which
Gems to US as beautiful as it is poctical. The
recession bearing tho corpse to the cemetery
'auses before tho doors of tho friends OF the
deceased, to bid them las. farewell, and be-
orc those of his enemies, to effect rcconci'
ia,ion before they arc parted iofercr. 1t was
IN this theme that writer in Blackwood's
some twenty years ago, penned tho
blowing, among other admirable lines:
Crest yc-sct down the bier,
One he loved dwcllcth here.
Let the dead lic
A moment that door beside,
Wont to fly open wide
Ere he drow nigh.
"uarkcn!-he spoakc,h yet
'Oh, friend wilt thou forget,
(Fricnd more than brother !!
How hand in hand we've gone,
Heart with heart linked in one
AH to each o.herf
ooh, friend / go from thee,
Where the worm fcastcth free,
Darkly to dwell.
Giv'st thou no parting kissi
Friend is il come to this
oh, friend, farcwell!'
"Uplift your load again,
Take up the mourning strain!
Pour the deep wall
Lo! the expected one
To his place passeth on
Grave bid him huil.
"Herc dwclls his mortal foe;
Lay the departed low,
Even at his gate
Will the dead speak again
Ut,cring proud boasts and vain,
Last words Of hatei
"Lo! the cold lips unclosc-
List! list what sounds arc those,
plantivc and lowl
soh thou, m;no enemy!
Conc forth, and look on nc,
. Ere hence ! go.
"'cursc not Thy focman now,
Mark on this palld brow
Whose seal is set
pardoning pass away.
Then wage not war with clay
Pardon-iorget y
ID This will remind the reado. ofthc beau
iful words of Irving, in his Rural Funerals:'
8 Who canlook down,upor the gave, even Of
N enemy, and not feel q compunctious throb
hat he should ever have warrcd with the poor
andial of earth that lies mOuldering before
,;,,, 1v-JErrn.r,e hE111 1~iue
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

TIE NorwaM Catastrophe.-The
life insurance upon persons who were
killed at The Norwalk slaughter amounts
loS30,O00; and lheLife Insurance Com
panies have determined toprosecule The
Railroad Company 10 collect the losses.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-06-11

aground Hog Glory" and eslum,
gulIion Bar" are the names Of two
towns in California,