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FLOUR ~ Bbl. FIX. $1,000, com. s,OOM9,5O
Broken Banks.

The following is list Of Banks, that
have suspended within few months past.
For the benefit of our readers, we shall
keep it standing, and make weekly addi-
.tions thereto, of such failures as come it'll
in our knowledge:
Patchin Bank, Buffalo.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Oswego.
Farmers Bank of Canadaigua.
Drovers' Bank, Ogdensburg.
Bank of Carthage.
Fermers and Merchants Bank, Maryland,
Massillon Bank, Ohio.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Memphis.
Ohio Savings Institute, Tiffin'
Cochituate Bank, Boston.
Bank of West Killingly. Connecticut.
Eighth Avenue Bank, New York.
Bank of Ellsworth, Maine.
Elkhart County Bank Indiana.
Bank of Northern Indiana.
7 5pBank of Washlenaw, Michigan.
Erie and Kalamazoo Bank, Michigan.
tra Newport Safety Fund Bank Kentucky.
Ar' Kentucky Trust Company.
.cssi Bank of Kanawha, Virginia,
.~cp Arlington Bank, Washington, d. G.
~. r., Farmers and M. Bank, Washington, D. C.
4na. Bank of Connersville, Indiana.
+ Bank Of Hallowell, Maine.
haa The Shipbuilders' Bank, Maine.
Lewis County Bank, New York.
XVI Akron Branch, Akron.
aoii Merchants and Traders Branch, Gin.
r.. Exchange Bank, Buffalo.
I'm Farmers Joint Stock Bank, Buffalo.
7oytl Woodbury. Bank, Connecticut.
I'D CKcleville Bank, Circleville.
-s'H Commercial Bank, Toledo.
s3 +, Merchants Bank, Bridgton.
Government Stock Bank, Ann Arbor,
Michigan,
The City Bank. Columbus, Miami Valley
Bank, Dayton, and the CanalBank Of Cleve-
land have suspended payment so far as de-
4pOsitors and time draft holders are concerned,
;sbit the bin holders are secured by State and
United States Stocks. @
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AtSy.etcr Seminary.


THE Winter Term of this Institution, To-
l. Gated in Atwater, Portage county o., the Cleve
land & Pittsburgh Railroad. will commence on We'd
nesdat, December 9th. aud continue eleven weeks,
under the charge ofits present Principal Mr.. +. h.
FAlRCHILD, assisted by Miss J. IL. BARTON; both
from of the leading Educational Institutions in
Massachusetts,.
,TERMs.-For common English Branches, $500
Higher Mathematics, Latin Greek and French
languages, $50
instrumental Music (extra) including use of In
strument, 1000
Pencil Drawing, 900
Good boarding can be had in private families, at
very reasonable rates.
The Board of Trustees beg leave to assure the pub
lie, that this Institution is recognized permanent
basis and affords facilities for thorough instruction in
the various branches, surpassed by ne other similar
Institution, in Ohio.
1t is under the control of competent Instructors, who
have had much experience as Teachers in Of the
first Educational Institutions in Mass and who viii de-
vote their best efforts 10 promote the moral and in
tpllectual welfare of those whose instruction is
mitled TO their charge.
For particulars please address the Principal, or
LYMAN HJNMAN, J
oRHtN BALDWIN, Trustees.
AMBROSE CULVER,)
AtWatpr, Nov, II, 1854, 4Sg-tf
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ITFPALPITATIoN OF THE HEART, Nervous
Diseases Liver Complaint, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Cos
ivcness and Piles, arc all relieved and cured in an
Incredible short space OF time, by Carter's Spanish
Mixture, the great tonic and purifier of the blood. II
con ains not particle Of Mercury, Opium any
Gus drug; is prrfectly harmless, and has cured
than 1--WE hundred cases of disease.
We only refer the reader to the certificates, few
of which may be found in another column, aud all Of
which detailed in full around the bottle. 1t is the
greatest Of all Spring aud Fall Medicines. and pos
sesscs an influence over the blood truly remarkable
See advertisements 4w.
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New MAP Of Portage County.

HNOM original surveys by Ps j. BroWhe,
Il c. E., author of Trumbnll county, and the princi
pal Cities and counties in the State of New York, show
ing all the Roads Railroads, Streams Mills Churches
Stores, Taverns, School Houses, Black Smith and
Wagon Shops, all Furnaces, Factories and Machine
Shops, and all the buildings principally through the
whole County (and also the lines Of the original lots
carefully including those who subscribe in advance to
the map, price five dollars pbayae delivery Of the
imap! - I's 4Sg-tf
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GIr Snow has fallen in this vicinitysswith-
in the last few days, to the depth of from
twelve to fifteen inches. 1t began on Sun
day morning and has continued without in
termission up to the present time. The
prospect is fair for winter sin. good earn
est'
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The "Board of Examiners of Portage County, will
hold examinations this fall as follows:
1s Saturday, Oct. 21s, at the close of the Teachers
Institute.
2d, Saturday, November 4th.
3d, sc '' 18Th.
4th, " December Cd
The examinations will commence at O'Clock A.
NJ each day, in the Court House at Ravenna, unless
that room Is otherwise occupied.
All applicants will be expected to furnish satisfactory
EVIDENCE of moral character.
The Board expect to hold no other examinations un-
i'll spring. BENZ NEWELL, Clerk.
Oct. 3l 1S54.-IO-0t
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RTW We have two communications in cur
drawer, which are unayoidably crowded out
of t0-days paper. They will appear pext
week, or az soon thereafter as practicable.
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OF The delinquent Land list" occu-
pies considerable space this week, and nec-
'essarily crowds out some reading Natter
twill however be interesting to many.
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DECEMBER APPOINTMENTS.
D0CT. H. TUBRS,
Analytical Physician

Will be in attendance at his rooms as follows HI
RaVenna---Prentiss House, Wednesday and Thurs
day until 3 O'Clock, P. NJ 27th aud 2Sth Dec
Akron--Cobb's Exchange, Tuesday Goth December
Warren-Cnton House. Monday, list of January.
Cleyeand-Ameriean House, Thursday and Friday,
eth and 9Th Dec. ~ E#1''
Those afflicted with Chronic diseases Of the Liver.
Lungs, Kidneys or Spleen, 1nfan,mations, Rheuma-
tism Asthma, Shortness of Breath or dieulty efAfea-
ing, Dyspepsia, dropsy, Weakness or Nervous diSaS
bilities, Re3essness Loss of appetite Consultations
arrangement of the Stomach, Bilious afTections Grav-
el White Swslngs, any long standing diseases, are
invited to call. -ias
No CHARGE FOR CoSsuLTArIoN!,-Dr. IT,. neither
bleeds nor blsterss nor is he Homapathst; he never
uses Mercury, Arsenic Antimony any other mineral
as medical agontnor is he Thompsonian, he neither
seams or gives emees. His theory of diseases differs
from all others that have been adopted, but not more
so than his system of treatment. He does not make
sick to make well, tear down to build up again, nor
allay any nervous rritation by patching up with ano-
dynes.
An unbiased opinion as TO the probability ofa cure
is always given. Subjectng the patient to expense
without reasonable prospect of success. ts
Dr. TuBBS, ,Sir-Knowing the vast amount Of suffer-
ing existing among females Of the present day, and
having drank to the dregs from their bitter cup Of a
nictions, gladly make known what in my own case
has proved the long sought remedy.
My health has beenpoor for eighteen years. andten
years of that time spent in bed helpless sufferer
scarcely able to sit up long enough to have my bed
changed ses@
The misery Of those years cannot describe. Pro-
apus UteFi with heat weakness and pain through small
OF the back and abdomen, and sharp pains extending
down the limbs were among the earlier symptoms
Walking or standing became difficult at irs;r and at
length utterly impossible. Soon digestion failed and
the entire nervous system seemed srung, palpiiat0n
the heart and dizziness and of the bead
near were employed, BY one OF whom was salivated
and rendered worse than before. Your rsl prascrip
ton was obtained in October one yearaeo. Improve
ment was slow at Hrst. have not only been abb to
leave my bed, but am now doing most of my house
work. and walk mile and back without serious In
convenience. foars InIy, IVY, y.se,, ,.,,1,,,,,,,
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6TWe are informed that the funeral ser
vices of HESRY T. SEYMOUR, will be attend
cd on Thursday at la o'clock NJ, in the
Congregational Church.
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u JJOy for the InvdHd .-Persons afflicted with any
diseases arising from disordered liver, stomach, ner-
voas debility, dyspepsia or liver complaint should
try DR.. Hoofand'S German Bitters, prepared by DR..
Jackson, 100 Arch street, Pha. They scarcely ever
procure the genuine, and be not deceived by the
quack medicines which are advertised We have seen
stronger testimony in favor o. the above article, than
any other prepared medicine now Before the public.
492-2w.
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NOfiCG.

A II my instance an attachment was this
IA davissucd by John Bruner Justice of the Peace
OF Franklin township, Portage county, against the
Property and effects OF Aianson Newton, a non-resl-
dent of said county. Dated this l1th day of Nov ls14
40O-3w FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
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Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons IN
terestcd that Executors and Administrators on the
following Estates have presented to the Court of Pro-
bate for the County of Portage in the State of Ohio
their several settlement counts which are placed on
file In the office of the Judge of sad Court and contn-
ucd for the inspection and exception of all persons in
tarestcd until the nineteenth day Of December, A. D.
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0FSee notice of meeting at Odd Fellows
Hall this evening.
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Notice..

nj Office is hereby given, that application
ls will be made to the Hon. WIN. MEDlLL, Governor
Of Ohio for the pardon of RiBaldo D. Baxter who was
convicted at the last June term Of the Court of Com
Pleas of Portage county, for selling counterfeit
Bank bills and isnow confined in the Penitentiary.
November Is, 1654.-4wt
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Found

0N the walk, near the Depot of the c. g.
" P. r. r., pocket-book, which can be obtained by
the owner, they give full and complete description
Of the same To Tg 1s .ssa3s CHARLES WALDO,
= Ravenna, Nov. 10, 1851. a~isd ls9--tf
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GrOan no More,

A RE you afflicted with pain in the Head,
II Eyes, Lungs, Breast, or Bowels, or with Lame
ness in the limbs, get bottle of Root German Oint-
ment, it thoroughly and be cured. If this oint-
ment should not give sasfaction after thorough ap-
pcation the bottle may be returned to the agent and
the money refunded
Agents: l. Swift, Ravcnna; Dr. Earl, franklin; and
sold bs one Agent in each township. 4el3m
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JiRA.

in the town Of Andrew, Jackson county, Iowa, on
the 10th OF November, 1854, sLUMAM ABkI, former
ly Of this county, aged 81 years.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice.

NOthCcs
Charlotte Hoskins audi
Jacob v. Nell, Adm's In the Probate Court, Por-
OF James Hoskns, de- tage County, Ohio.
ceased. r-.
ps.
Charlotte HOskins and Petition TO execute con-
all other heirs and legal tract between James 9os-
Repres entatives OF kins and James Hoon.
James Hoskins, decd,
CHARLOTTE HOSKINS, Jacob V. Nell,
" Ann c. Mell JohR Beery, Emily Beery, Henry
Beery, Louisa Beery, Jonathan Escy, Eliza Elsey Alb
ner Hoskins, who reside in the State Michigan. Jane
Hoskns, MARY Hoskins and Sabina HOskins, are here
by notified that Charlotte Hoskins aud Jacob V. Nell,
administrators, have filed In said Court, their petition,
praying for the execution Of the following contract en-
tered no the 18th day OF November, A. ID. 1850; be-
tween James HOskins and James HOon, the following
premises situated in the township OF Palmyra, PorT &c
county; being part Of lot humber 4 fourteen, in ie
fourth division Of lots in said township. commonly
known as land formerly owned by Samuel NJ. Gfberli
the said James Hoon agreed 10 pay 10 said James Hos
kns the sum Of s5 fer said premises upon deferred
payment, and the said James Hoskins agreed 10 make
unto the said James Hoon, good and sufficient war
rantee Decd on or before the 18th day Of November
1854, upon the puDetual payments by the said james
Hoon, of consideration money aud other things more
particularly describedin said peiiion In order TO exc
cute the said contract of the said James Hoskns, de
ceased. and so soon the can legally be done
an order will be taken for the conveyance Of said
premises, unless the said persons appear, Pleade, an
swer, or demur thereto.
c,, JACOB V. NELL; I Administrations o
oishe"' CHARLOTTE HoSKINS.i James Hoskins.
Deerfeld, Nov. 6, 1854. 4s9-3w
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Ravehna, Nov. 10th, 1854.

THE attention Of the friends of Educa-
l. onal Progress is hereby called to the fact that the
novel and interesting system Of English Grammer,
which has been taught successfully by A. Pickett in
the Nelson and Windham academies, and by J. X.
Pickett in the Brunswick and Shaersvle Institutes, is
now being published byJ *. Pickett. He has secured
the copyright for his Chartand Key.
The Chart isaready completed and can be had by ap
plying to the author at Franklin Mills or at the Book
store Of Hall, Herrick & Wadsworth, RaTenna. The
Key will be completed in few weeks.
RaYenna. Nov. 1ifh. 1854. --. - !
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i. o. o. F.--SpeciaI Notice.

AN The members of kavenna Lodge No. 6S. l. o.
TGN0. F., are requested to meet at their Hall in
FWN\ the village of Raveni a, on this "wednesday
evening, at O'Clock, to make arrangements for the
Thursday at 70 d'crcck, NJ, at the Congregational
Church.
WIN. wADswoRTH acting N. G.
J. @. NILtis, Secretary
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MEU Or. TUBBS will be at the Prentiss House,
G@ Wednesday and Thursday until O'Clock p.
N. 9th and 2sth Of Dec.
See advertisement In another column.
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nm ALL PAPER. WALL pApER-Hane
Interesting News from the EaSt--
The fall of SebasIOpOI.

IIlHE last Telegraphlc dispatch reports the
i fall of sebastopol, the stronghold OF the Russians
could not withstand the combined efforts of the French
and English, but the fall of Sebastopo is not greater
than the fall in the price of Boots Shoes, Caters and
goods generally at the store of ]. II. Bostwick Co.
ALI kinds of CATERS and winter shoes for ladies we
will sell cheaper than we sold them before; the
cash ready pay will bring cheap shoesto the puha
ser. at e@
Great Reduction in Bonnets. We have Il few satin
bonnets on hand yet, whoever wants bonnet here is
the place to buy IT, We will sell the whole lot or sing
Nov. 90, 1854. j. II. BosTWICK & Co.
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5qetial autitrd,.
Notice.

From and aiter cate, twenty-five cents each will be
charged for the following articles of not than
ave lines each: Marriages, Deaths, Notices OF Fire,
Religions. aud all other meetings. The terms will be
strictly In advance and attention paid to any notice
unless accompanied by the cash.
November 90, 1854.
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T AIDES who take delight in making their
IL own Collars Sleeves aud Chemisettes, viii And
the muslin ready stamped and the best French work.
ing Cotton, at our Store. More hereafter.
:sF = % u s.f : J. H. BoSTWICK & CO.
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Hlcgsas Notice.

FRANCIS R. BLANCHARD, will take
L notice that e. II natmer ~ Co., fled in the Court
of Common Pleas OF Portage county, State of Ohio
Tho 2cth day OF October, A. D.. 1854, Petition,
against him the object ard prayer of whChis the rccov
cry of SG4,S, and interest. An attachment has issued
out Of said court in said cause and has served
tain propSt of of E"es r. BanGard in said
R9%FI !" ,ean5s" answer by the s''h day of
ANDREW JACKSON,
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NOTICE-Dr. B. NORTON, would in
IN form his friends and the public, that ne has moved
opposite the Town Hail. In Ravenna, where he ready TO
attend to allthe callsin his profession.
August 10, s54 l 4tI-H
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SALE oF-LANDs AND TOWN LOTS FOR TAXES.

LsndT County
said County for the iasla
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Attention Observation-Disclosures
ECLECTIC CHART, OF
II GLISH GRAMMER.-The Author

I'm GLISH GRAMMER.-The Author
IL having secured the copyright of tho above work,
according to aw happy to announce to the teachers
of the country that his large and splendid chart is
in process of publication, and will be present.
ed by Mr. Wmot his Agents, for the considera-
ton Of such teachers desire to render the study
Grammar peculiarly INTERESTING and EASY for the
pupil.
This work is the fruit of years of toll and nvesti-
cation, has been carefully prepared by the author
with reference to teaching with RApIDTY, ACCURACY
and INTEREST. The ECLECTIC CHART was FIRST intro
duced and used by the author. He has been inform
ed however, that effort is being made to introduce
a chart somewhat similar to his own, but yet COM
paratively WORTHLESS. The undersigned would advise
Teachers Booksellers and all persons Interested in cd
ucational reform, to await the publication of evil
mOt's Eclectic Chart,' which is ONLY LEGITIMATE
thing of the kind in the country.
The copyright of the above work beng secured, all
persons are hereby forbidden the publication thereof
unless by special arrangement with the author.
E.. W1LMOT.
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Hurrah for Chenp-side amil No. y

T H. BOSTWICK & CO., are now re-
y ceiving splendid assortment of Fall ana " inter
Goods which they will offer TO the people ofhis vcin-
y, at prices that will asonish even those who have
read the forty cent advertisement. Call at No. Z,
PhRnix Block, and satisfy yourselves.
More particulars and more goods next week.
l25l
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RaVeMma Schools

THE CHEST-Medicate Fur Chest Pro-
l. tectors. For sale by c. HATCH.
Nov. %, 1854.
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DISSOLUT1ON. Notice is hereby given
IL that George l.. Hotchkss has this day retired from
the firm of RoweIl, Witter & Co. The business of the
firm will be settled by Roweil & Witter, who alone are
authorized to settle the same, and Will continue their
business at the old stand, No. /, Phoenix Block.
G. IF. ROWELL
ss WIN. X. WTTTER,
1~a sE5s1- GEO. L. HoTCHKISS.
Ravenna, Oct, 9th, 1884. l9t17.l 20 4
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In the Court Of COmmsn Pleas
Of Portage County aud State
Of Ohio.
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0SKINS. Jacob V. Mell.

Petition 70 execute a con-
tract between James Hos
kins and James Hoon.
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Charl0te Hoskins andl
Jacob v. Nell, Adm's In the Probate Court, Por-
Of James Hoskns, de- tage County, Ohio.
ceased. r-.
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CUTLERY of every description kept con;
VI stantly on hand,a =. ,RlelkRpsoN.
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Charlotte HOskins and
all other heirs and legal
Repres entatiyes ofl
James Hoskins, deed, ]
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XTANTED, Six or eight good Tailoress Girls. f,
w Nav %. 1854. DALRYMPLE & MUNYoN.
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AIDES COLLARS--A beautiful assort-
IL mcni also ChemiSettes and Undcrslreves, just re-
eeivcd and for sale at very low figures, by
PRENTIss, HOPKINS g. Co.
I AIDES CLOTH--A fine article and very
~ desirable colorS, designed expressly for Cupes,
Talma's, &C., Just received and selling low, at
prryrIes. HOpKJNs CD
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~ OREAT FALL IN Soc TEA.-l500 lbs.
VI of the best soc Tea ever offered in Portage county,
is now on the way from New YORK (and owing to the
great decline in Tea) will be sold at the extraordinary
low price of SHE per poundby II. l.. DAY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-01-21

eyFThe Oldest preacher in the world is
Rev. George Fletcher of London, who, in
February next, will be one hundred and seven
years of age.
Ep Counterfeit SIS notes on the Merchants
Bank. of Bangor, have made thcir appear
ancc in Boston.
IMMENSE ARRIVAL OF SHIPS IN The
THAMEs.-During two days in the middle of
December, $50 vessels. with an aggregate cx-
cecding $4,000 tons were entered at III,
Lcndon Custom House.
e. There is a proposition before Congress
to amend the constitution OF the United ST ate,
so that the President may be chosen directly
by the people, without the Intervention of C.
lcCtOrS.