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Hos superiOr St., CIevela nd .
Boot, Shoe, and LeatIlcrStore.

Boot, Shoe, and Leather store.
THE SUBSCRIBERS take pleasure in
l. sa ing, that they have now on hand the largest,
best and most complete assortment Of Boots, Shoes
and CATERS ever offered in Portage county. Like
wise that they have removed to their New Store,
two doors cast Of Phoenix Block where they will at all
times be pleased to wait upon their old customers and
friends TO any thing in the line of Ladies. Gents,
Boys, Youths, Misses and Childrens Shoes, Boots
CATERS, either of home eastern manufacture Also,
Oak and Hcmlock Sole and upper Leather, French
and Ohio Calf and Kip Skins; Morocco, Lining and
Binding Skins, and almost everything in the line OF
Shoe makers Tools ard Findings. All those in want
ofany Of the above mentioned articles would find it to
their advantage to examine ourgoods and prices
purchasing elsewhere. .-.
We sell ut small profits and must have prompt pay.
DURHAM & GARDNER.
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RANSOM A. GILLETT-

III AS OPENED that NEW ana 3rGEN-
III DID STOCK Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardwsss.
cIoekery, &c, which he will sell exelusiysiy fof
.'RB ADX PAY'' at lower rates than has bee9 O.te1
iu this town county In the last two years. BE lon1
not think necessary 70 tell long story, but ail 90
deator 70 satisfy those who will give him enli ahd a.
anime hts stock o. goods, that they decidedly cho1p
the "Times are Hard" and prices have been s1e y
correspond. October u. so1f.
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nISSOLUTION.- Notice is hereby given
~ that George r. Hotckiss has this day retired from
the firm Of Rowe Witter & Co. The business of the
firm will be settled by Rowel & Wtor, who alone are
authorized TO settle the same and II continue their
business at the old stppd, Mol Phoenix Block.
~ ,.-l C.F. ROWELL. +.
,ns ,t-.. ~ WIN, X. WITTER, ,r.t b.
.,i.. GEO. L., HoTCHKISS.
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Removal.
GRIFFIN g. BOSTWICK. Having re-

1 W OOo i w lShst I1attUK TG~
VI moved their Furniture to their new roomsin thc
Phoenix Block, directly over Bosswck's dry goods
Store prepared to wait their customers 70 any
thing in their line, stock consist in part folows
Sofas from S25 to a, Jenny Lind. $S6, Tete-e-tele
aee TO face, suits the yoahg exactly Mahogany chefsf
Marble Top Tables Quartet and card tables, what
Bureaus Mahogany cottage beds, Marble top wash
stands, Piano Stools, foo: stools, &c.
Also, q fine lot of Hall Stands, they are beauty.
Asc,a splendid lot fLookng Glasses, from lsto sI6.
Also, Pictures and Picture Frames. q II A Z
A fine lot Of Hair, Cotton, and Husk Mattresses
entity, [by Mr. McLain, OF Rootst0wn,) and We war
rant The Hair to be the first quality of1ong Horse Hair
the Husk and cotton, are coming into general use y
Also, plenty Of Bedsteads with Hinkley's suspeA-
sion Bed Bottom. These beds have now he11 ulVFS
oughy tried and all who have used ihem are pleased
with them, we have improved the bottCm BY making
them thicker than at nrst, sell them now ifom So
so, and upwards every person who would have bed-
sead should buy one at least for themselves, ahd ~
assure them they will buy no other after.
We have full assortment OF common furnituFoy
cane seat chairs Of all kinds, om s5 and upwards,
bureaus from % and upwards, Stands I'll 80 and ap.
wards aud some cord beds cheap IL people will hnFo
them, Tables &3, aud other work in proportion.
We have been at considerable expense in Atlink np
our rooms. and we invite oil 10 eaI and see What We
have. We know we sell cheap, b say te leaet
OF IT. a. In Cleveland or elsewhere; te people are
satisfied that iis is the case, will they susthin room
of this kind by purchasing at home, All work paF-
chased in the village, will be deveredattAe Hcuse q
the purchaser. 455-U
I Ravenna, March IA, 1854. sE
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New Goods.

0ARPETINGS--5 pieces Brussels and
~ Tapestry Carpetng, 10 pieces superior ply In
grain do, 8peces hne ply Ingram do, pieces Dutch
Hemp do, S pieces Cotton and Wool do, 9 Iieces
Stain carpet, Rugs Mats, &C.. just received and for
sale low, ky Nov. l.l H. !. DAY.
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TEA TEAL! TEA !!!-Ifyou want the
best Tea for 3f, 40, & 50 cts sold west Of the
AilcgliaRy mountains, remember 1t can be hadat No.
Q, Phenix Block, Of J@I .}}f ii. l.. DAY.
Doc. %. 1854 - .--... -
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GrOasa mo More.

A RE you afflicted with pain in the Head,
Ia Eyes, Lungs, Breast, Bowels, or with Lame.
ness in the lImbs get bottle of Root German Oint-
ment, SO 1t thoroughly and be cured. If this oint
ment should not give satisfaction, after thorough ap.
pcation, the bottle may be returned to the agent and
the money refunded. ,,, -..,,.- .t.-.f>,f u 3;
Agents: l. Swift, Ravenna Ir. Earl, franklin; and
sold bs one Agent In each township. 48i3m
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4No.hM
Teeth! Teeth !!

BISHOPS Excelsior Tooth paste; Birges
ID Tooth cream; Tooth powder; Tooth soap and
brushes; Tooth ACHE drops; Tooth ache bnllk. for
sale at .,.. . SWIFT'S.3
Dac 90. 1854. .
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Estate Of Timothy White.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the under.
~ signed has been duly appointed and qualified Ad
ninisrator ofthe Estate OF Timothy late OF Suf
field, Portage Eounty, Ohio, deceased.
H. X. MARTIN.
Dec, Il. 1854, .r.. 1904 -3w,
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TREAsrRERs OFFICE, Of franklin Warren r. r. Col
Franklin, Portage County o., Nov. 10Th 1854.
THE Stock Subscribers who have neglected to pay
L any part of their subscription are hereby notified
that the Whole amount of their Stock is now due, and
further indulgence on the part Of the company would
be gross Injustice To paying subscribers well as
tard the progregs Of the work. And il payment part
amount due with interest and penalty of five par cent
will be enforced.
IT, E.P. BRAINERD, A. Treasurer.
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EOUn nds

Found
0N the walk, near the Depot of the e. g.
" p. r. R., pockct-book, which can be obtained by
the owner, ifthey give full and complete description
Of the same To CHARLES WALDO.
Ravenna, Nov. 10, 1854. 4e9-tf
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H [. DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS
By EXPRESS.

JUST received at No. q Ph@nix Block,
d ! piece Black Twilled Ladies Cloth, piece dark
brown do, piece Green do, piece Drab do. of SUI
peror quality and anish which will be sold to
pond W ith the tmesby H. L. DAY.
Dec. 20. 1854. o," '
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MULEY and Sash, Mill Saws, Cross Cut,
lIl Tennor and Circular Saws, of all sizes, Hand,
Rip and Back Saws Of the very best quality and finish
at 4. T., RIcHARpso
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-u3 .', BLANKETS.
A FINE lot of Blankets, some very nice
II at No. 9, Phpnix Block, by , H. L. DAY.
Dec. 90, 1854. f.ssl E So. ,- ~
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1MERINOES--Go Good all Wool FreHch Me-
Ill nnoes, such usually sell for los can be bongh
for "a per ynrd Mt s1, 6 II. L. DAYS.
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SOMNN

IN the 29th day of November last found
" on the premises occupied by myself lot of axes
which in my possession, and which tho owner may
have by describing the same and paying charges for
advertising. d. B. QUITS.
Paris, Dec. q, IS54*.
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(NHAIN and Cast Iron Pumps, 3.S, l-2, 3-4
~ Land 1t in Lead pipe, Sheet Zinc, Spoilers, Bar,
Tin, RYits, dEc. E. T. RICHARDSON,
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STEAM! STEAM!
Hardware! Hardwarc!!

THE subscriber takes pleasure in saying
i that he has in hand, the largest and most COM
pete stock Hardware offered in Portage county;
comprising fall assortment of all articles usually
kept Hardware SOre and those of the hest quail
tyand manufacture, which will be sold cheap for ready
pay, Aug. % '54' at K. I. RIcHARDsoN's. 2
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FARMERS can now find at the Hardware
l. Store, Corn Shee's, Hay and Straw Cutters, Of
tho most approved kinds cheap be purchased at
he Factory, Hay Knives, Shoyes, Spades, Grow Bars,
Picks, Mattocks and Chains of every description, at
Z. T. RICHARDSON.
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8. TWITTS ADVERTIsEMENTs.
New Hats FOR Fan JtFade.

NC" HAHSs HVs sstE EstHcs
NWITT has Just received i6 Cases OF new
Il stiles Of Hatsi Caps comprising slI the new styles
just issued. have nothing to say regards quantty
any person that in my room, situated at No.
T. Phoenix Block, will say that have the largest assor
ment Of Hats and Caps, with the best room to show
them, In northern Ohio. Owing money being scarce
this Fall, will sell goods at extremely low prices
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A LARGE and general assortment Of Nails
II Glass and House Trimmings Of every variety, at
$3.50 y .'sya 4. T.. RrcHARDsoN's.
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nRESS OODS-Plaid Merinoes,. Raw
Ia siiks, Persian Cloths, Paramettas, Ccbnfgs, De
LANES, &c, at low figures can be found at IS ., =.
s,,. ~. z S' "a st.f3 lAi 81 tH.eL.b DAYS.
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PLAN FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.

The payment of three dollars constitutes any one
member Of this Association and entities him to either
one Of the above Magazines for year, and also 10
ticket in the distribution of the Stataary and Paintings
which are to be allotted TO members in January
Persons taking five memberships entitled 10 any
five OF the Magazines year, and to sir tickets In
tho d strbuti0n. , -: Y
Persons, on becoming members, can have their Mag
azne commence 18th any month they choose, and re-
v on It's being mailed to them promptly the first OF
every month, direct from the New York and Philadci-
lhia Publishers.
LrrTELi'S LIVING AGE, Weekly, is furnished one
year and two memberships for SO.
The net proceeds derived from the sale Of member
Ships are devoted TO the purchase of Works of Art for
the ensuing year. .-.
Books open to receive names at the Eastern oHice
New York, or Western office, Sandusky. p
The Gallery of Art Is located at Sandusky, Qhe West.
ern office Of the Association, where sgperb Granite
Buildings have been erected for IT, and In whose spa-
eious saloons the splendid collection Of Statuary and
Paintings are exhibited.
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HOUSE KEEPERS, TAKE NOTICE
Ill We are manufacturing new article of tin Ba
ker, for Summer use; it is portable, and be Sc
out doors, with quart two of charcoal 1t will dc
ordinary baking and that too In q manner that II
hard to beat. Call and see them ut
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TOR CHEESE MAKERS-We are ma.
l. king new kind of Vat for making Cheese. The
Heater is placed under the Vat, so that II entirely
moves the objection that has been had to the othe
kinds of heaters, whether the vat is full half FULL
quarter full Of water, il works equally well, ther
being danger of Djuring the heater by Ere. II will
bay you to call and see them whether you buy not
Kept on hand and made TO order ut
Junel. BEcKLEY & RAwsoN,s.
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Diffusion Of Literature and The Fine Arts
on neW and original plan.
| This popular Art Association is designed to en-
courage and dpopuarze the Fine Arts, and disseminate
wholesome literature throughout the country, Gal.
iery Of Art is permanently founded, and win contain
valuable collection of Paintings and statuary, for
the annual distribution Of each year. The best Litera
ure Of the day will be issued to subscribers consist
ing of the popular Monthly Magazines, Reviews, &c.
| The Committee Of Management have the pleasure of
announcing that the First Annual Distribution will take
place In January next, which occasion there will be
distributed or allotted 10 members several hundred
Works Of Art, among which is the original and world
renowned statue of the GREEK SLAVE, by HIRAM
Powers, casting orer fire thousand dollars! together
| with the beautiful Statues of VENUS, BACCHANTE.
HEBE, FLORA and the DANCING GIRL; and fftecn
Statuetes in Bronze, imported from Paris; also, a
large collection Of O III PAINTINGS, comprising some
| Of the best productions Of celebrated American and
| Foreign Artists.
The Lit,raure issued to subscribers consists of the
following Monthly Magazines: Harper's, Putnam y
RHickerbocker, Blaekuood's Graham's, Magazine Of
Art. and Godeys Lady's Book and the Quarterly Re-
views reprinted in New York; Edinburgh, Wesimin-
ster, L0ndoR QHartcrly, and North British
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DRY GOODST CO.
lPRENTISS, HOPKINS g CO..
Fall Goods 1854.

WE ARE DAILY RECEIVING our fall
/, w stock o. eooes, eomprising broad sloth easi-
meIea, yestings, oelalnss, essn@eresi poPh-s, en-
eroceries cToekefy, handynre, &c, which guaran-
lee 70 sell AZ neures suit ca and examine bsoFy
pafchanua a = I PRENflSSt HOPKINS & o. x
October 1Ith l054.--Io-tf
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CARPENTERS, JOINERS, Coopers and
" all kinds OF Mechanics Tools and those OF the lest
quality Cutlery Of every description, curtain Bands
and fixtures, Paint Mills, style; Bash Scythes and
in fact most every kind Of goods usually found In
Hardware Store, buttoo numerous TO mention here, to
which most respectfully invite the attention of the
public. No. 8, Phoenix Block, Ravenna. Ohio. n
August %, 1884. t5ss ET RfcHARpscN
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Notice.

THE undersigned having purchased Of
i James TSit Ms ehtiEe stock Of Hats, Cars and
Furs, would respectfully inform the citizens of Ra-
VIENNA and surrounding country, thai he will always be
found ON hand, atKo. 4, Phoenix Block with the hest
assortment Of Hats, Caps, FHrs, Bufal6 Robes, um-
brellas, and Carpet Bags, &c that eau be found In
in the country. Call and examine those hashionabls
great Republic Caps and ladies Furs, the njeesl and
county. 4. TWITf,t
Raycnna, Oct, %. 1854. 5@ 4tHat
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EMERY'S Sand paper, Glue, Putty, Bath
IL bricki brazil wood ig blue, cochincal, grained Tin.
Vandyke brown. coach and furniture Tarnsh. damaT
varnish, zinc dryer, japan, dryer, gold leaf Bronze,
Asphaure, burning fluid, caInpheRe, lard oil, blue,
green, Brown and red smat, canary and hemp seeds,
starch and starch polish salt Of lemon for removing
stains, &c. For sale at SwIYT's.
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ELUID EXTRACT, Ealerian,l blisleTipe

CANDIED Flag Root, true spruce gum,
" sugat coated eardamons, perfumery extraeis, CO.
logne, lip salvc toilet SOAPS shaving and soap,
Bay rum, lavender water, rose water, hair tonies.
plaster, cooking extraets-Lemon, Orange, Vanilla,
&c. For sale June %, 80. at ]. SWIFT.
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CARRIAGE and Harness Trimmings, Pa
~ tent Hub Band and Patent Leather, constantly on
hand, at a RicHARpsoN,s.
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QLACK SILKS--A large assortment of
~ Black SiIks per yard less than ever before
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RONNETS! BONNETS!!-Silk, Satin,
~ Lawn, Pearl and Col'd Straws, just received, and
assortment of Winter Ribbons, from ten centsto three
shillngs to go with them.
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NOTICE-The subscribers have removed
N their Store and Tin shops to the old stand Of Cyrus
Prentiss one door West of the Prentiss House, where
they will be happy 70 their od customers, and as
many ones as make il convenient to call.
August. 90, '54. BECKLEY IL RAWSON.
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RROWN'S Essence Jamacia Ginger, for
~ Summer complaints, cholagogue, Guisotts Yellow
dock, Nutehngs Dyspepsia bitters, Hooiand's Itters
Jaynes FahnesOcks, Sellers & Mefhne's Vermifagc,
MeAlisteVs &c Trask's Ointment, condition Powders.
Garglng OIL, nerve and bone Linemeut. For sale ai
Yr..fu n. SWfPrss.
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RIFLE Barrels and Trimmings, Shot Guns,
IL and Revolyers. E. T. RICHARDSON.
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Indiana Money Wanted!
rWEWh take all Indiana money with one
w or two exceptions, at par for goods, or on ac-
count. PRENTIgs, HorKINs & Co.,
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X NOW-NOTHING HATS-A complete
IA assortment Of Hats, consisting of Known Nothng,
Wide Awake, Mtygers, &C.; Also fine rtment of
Plaid and Cloth Caps, some and very desirable
Styles Asoa superior article and latest style of Silk
Hats: all going OF "a shade below'' Phoenix Block
prices. PRESrIss HopuKlEs d CO.
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)ROOTSand SHOES-A full stock con-
IL sisting of Gents. Boots and Shoes; Ladies Morocco
Bootees, Caters, Buskins, Goat enamld and patent
Leather Shoes, Children and Youths Shoes OF every
description. Gull and ''tLt them on. ~
. 90. -. PRHETIsa. HOpKIEs e. Co.
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SHEARS, Scissors and Pocket HALVES, ii
W me alsss.Qualisy, can hp found .s.a'l'
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NEA! TEA!!-Three shillngs will buy as
L good an article of Tea, as ouf neighbors sell
for forty cents, at PRENTIss, HoPKINs &IC0.
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Master Commissioners Sale.

Dec. IA, 1854.
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THAT Fancy Nesiing IL going Of fast an
3 H. cheap, ~ Il IN ss@ds o. Lie d, ri ErTGlrvs.
March 80, 1855.
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AIDES COLLARS--A beautiful assort-
IL nent; also Chemiseilcs and Undcrsleevcs Just re-
ecivcd, and for sale at very low figures, by
Bp IInnEINs e Co.
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Here Won, Sils !:

A GOOD supply of Cloths consisting sof
a eonsistiDenf Broad cloth ard fancy Cashmere,
Chasmerett, Satinet, Jeans, &C., at =, s7s2s } s'
sRaEenna, March %, laSl. %. L. & i p SnrIlrpar !
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Stoves! StOYeS!!

THE largest assortment Of fancy, Toilet and famil
j Soaps, ever offered in Ravenna, at HATcH's.
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100Q LBS. of pure white lead, 800, do.
IUUU soda ash, 100 DO fose pink Oodo british Ius-
tre, 100 do Juniper berss, 80 do salAbta eorie q
June "a, 80. - rsr.-flEr ~
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!, ,U ATS AND APS.--A large stock d
Hatsahd Caps of all styles Just received and zen
Ing very lbw. Oct. g, Ie54. "A. ". HORR Il 60, j
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~ HATCH is ROW receiving another large suppl.
". of fresh Drugs, Medicines, Paints, and Oil drec
from New York; which he offers at his usual low term
for cash rr-. .r -.as
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DRUGs&HARDMARE.
NeVt DRUGS { New Drutsi! !

DR. !. sWtFT has just received a. large
vupishesi dyes, brusiiss, perfu9sfg o., AZ pnreba-
,ers in this line are Invited 20 call Jdne es, 1854.
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verey elt for to tho thousands who annually Aocked
hher In the summer the farmers looked for aid. Where
they are 10 ind Il difficult question to solve
Daring the last ten years manufactures have immense
Increased that the agricultural population has become
absorbed by the towns wsges have increased but they
win not tempt those who employed as artisans
return 70 their former avocations IL Is therefore, sub
Ject deserving the attention Of the Legsature
some means must be found to check the continued exit Of
our Irish population, the position Of Ireland will DO
cd most arc Roscommon Mayo, Galway, Leitrim, Sligo,
Monaghan, Cavan, and Limerick. Ia Roscommon, tho
population, In ten years. has decreased ouethird and
the other counties named, considerably than Que.
fourth Whole districts DO traversed almost without
meeting soul; where the merry laugh heard tho
busy sounds Of labor upon the ear there cgus
profound silence, tensness cottages mark the places
where the Irish dwelt moro to return.
IL melancholy to watch the marveously rapid eluc
ton oil nation; although they carry with them into for
absorbed In the feelings habits aud customs Of their
adopted country. is now to look back TO the
earlier causes which have produced this sad spectacle
10 do SO would ouy be engender those bitter e
ings which have principally led to the result Tho
point to DO regarded Is the best OF tempting tho
Irish peasantry and farmers cling to their native soil
To prevent emigration by force Of law would be
possible in this free country To keep Irish country
men amongst treat them ~ith kindness attend
10 their wants provide them with labor Of which,
sent there Is enormous demsnd and so induce them
70 forget the In the anticipation OF prosperous
future. That the Irish are body, firmly attached to
the Mother Country there question. The results of
the late enl stment for the army sufficiently attest his
No sooner the call for aid msde than the Irish youth
came forth by thousands to tender their services Let
then. Government, while there is yet time endcavor to
preserve the United Kingdom that portion of the
realm, which. although often of great anxiety
has been the ircst jewels Of the Crown aud
always the most fertile source OF ts military strength.
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Puiney. Wan. & PutncY.

we invite attention to Mcssrs. Pu,ney, Watts Put,
neys advertisement of Boots and Shoes Il will be seep
'hat they have on hand ue assortment Their supp,y
Of een'lemens patent leather CATERS and patcn, leather
quarter shoes one of the extensive and of the
very est quality ever offered In this market They arc
neat aud durable-made in the most
sse' and offered at the lowest prices which so SUM-,
ror quality oil work can be furnished. BY sways kes
Ing the very ties; article in their lne their house has &C
CURED the reputation Of being Of the first in the city,
and when you make purchase Of Putney Watts & Pu,.
hey' you may feel assured that you have got good ar
ele 10 deal with such men is always cheapest in the
ena Tor you run no risk OF having inferior article pu,
upon you Such our experience at least-and we take
pleasure IN ling tho stock of Messr Putney
watts Putney TO NIL persons in need Of gentee SUBJ
stantial boots, shoes gaiters.