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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-26

GETTise OVER DIFFlcvLrY.-A class which
graduated not thousand years ago, embraced
among its members one Tom Elliott,a incorrigi.
bic wag, who was not noted for any particular
and marked attention to studies. Mathematics
was a particular object of Toms disregard and
this caused him an occasional .jue desprtt with
the dry Professor of Comics. On one occasion
the Professor, during the recitation, asked Tom
toexpiain the horizontal parallax of thesun Tom
replied: E1ol .-t
~ don't know how!'
.'tBut." said the Professor, suppose you were
appointed by the government to ascertain it, what
would you do!" ".. .LD,t E.ns.
aa"Pd resign gravely responded Tom, amid the
convulsive laughter Of the class, and even the
Professor actually perpetrated grin.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-26
W. GAME, N. D. TX. MORTON, M, D
MEDICAL NOTICE.

mr. CAIN informs his friends and patrons, that his rapid
~ y increasing practice has rendered necessary to take
partner, be enabled to attend TO thor calls times
and to provide Homeopathic treatment emergency
DR.. c. has therefor, associated with him j. X. Morton
D., graduate of the Western College Of Homeopathy.
H. L. Days new Store will receive immediate atten'
tion.
Rayenna Anrl 10. 1874 a5otf
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-26
OUSE KEEPER,S. TAKE NOTU

NM are manufacturing article of tin Baker, for
w Summer use; it IL rparabe, and be out doors,
with quart or two Of CHARCOAL 1t will do ordinary bak
lug and that ooina manner that is hard to beat Call und
see them at -a. BEcKLEY d RAWsoS,s,
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81 60
sAsllAs On Il rvs RllsaS TslcE :-@s,8 rev Ssyt'
since. an Occurrence fOOk place tsOths cspso'
Course, not altogether 1isiniiar to one that hap.
pfnea some feefs Since on Grsce tfaek near one
ofodresstefB cities, inwhish the name Of simp-
son bore conspicOous part az
Just a dusk, foot traveller, apparently some.
what fatIgued, sndisSiae6tly fhsROrse for liquor.
approached scme men who were standine At the
entrance sSteio the track, (which is but few
yards from the -Four Nile YHovsea and inquired
the distance t0'the nearest tavern. -Sv.T-fls Z
aJust three miles, if you take this road" an
swerei one pointing TO the track. s-, z0 -
He was conducted on The track, and told thst
the road Eas some winding, but he need appre-
hend no difficulty in keeping it as il was perfect
ly plain After returning bis grateful thanks for
the Kindness shown him, he proceeded in the di-
rection pointed cut A In fifteen or rtwenty minutes
hs made the circuit Of The ring, and regained his
starting point; where meeting with some stran-
gers, as he supposed, tbut who, in fact, were the
same that befriended hiTbefgrs9 he again inqui-
red the distance 10 the nearest tavern IS '
"Just two miless SIR, BY keeping this road" was
was the reply by one Of the intenogated The
traveller again expressed his thanks, and continu.
ed his journey. About the same interval elaPs-
ed that occupied the first mile, and the pedestriSn
was again at the starting point. OF E2f
l"Gentlemen, how far is it to the nearest tav-
srni" he inquired Of some men who were stand
ing at the roadside, 4',1' .. =. ,-..t-g'
O.
"Just one mile sir" was the kind reply.
The third and last mile was made by the wea-
ry sirayeler, who came up much sobered by the
exercise of his locomotive power Believing
that be must be in the vicinity ofthe place SO anx
iously hoped for, he asked of some men if there
wasnot tavern near by. gy-M ~ - |
"one Just across the road" responded one of
the party, pointing the Four Mile House.
80 Rejoiced at being at the end of his days jour
ney, the traveller generously invited the stranger
to cross over and partake with him at the bar,
which invitation was acce oted and as the party
were regaling themselves with the best the house
could Afford the traveller took occasion to CON-
ment the last three miles he had passed over, on
the appearance of the country, and especially on
The smoothness of the road.-State Democrat.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-26
S p RING GOODS.

PRENTIsS, HOPKINS & CO, ...-
RE Daily receiving their pripg Stock of Goods and will
soon be able to the public the largest and best
stock ever brought io Ravenna Tt almpCrtant
Item is, they are cheap. Call and
May ], 1854.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-26
I Notice.

= NUdHCVe
D A. BAIRD having formed co-parnershp with :
ls Dewey of franklin, will continue business rs before
It the old stand in ALIENS Block, under name and firm
X. Baird & Co. .-
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
THE ABoLITIONIsTs AND JOHN
MITCHELL.

We present in another column the witty,
pungent, and interesting reply Of the Irish
patriot, John Mitchell, to the Rev. 81. w.
Beecher. 1t seems to have irritated the abo-
litionists exceedingly.
That John Mitchell, a prosecuted patriot and
philanthropist, should not be an abolitionist,
is regarded by them as an offence for which
there is no pardon. They cannot conceive it
possible that such man can uphold the Con-
sstitution and the institutions Of the country.
They are thunderstruck at his audacity. Their
idea Of philanthrophy is that the seryile class
should be arrayed against those for whom they
work, and their idea Of patriotism, is a constant
agitation of disturbing questions and an insane
desire to destroy the settled institutions of their
country.
Because Mr. John Mitchell does not take the
same view of philanthropy and patriotism, they
are terribly incensed against him. Judging
from the article which we publish in another
/! column, we do not doubt that Mitchell is more
/ than a match for the whole tribe. He mocks
them with biting scorn, and crushes them with
his arguments.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
NATIONAL THEATRE--THE PLAY OF
RICHELIEU. #

About three thousand persons assembled at
the National theatre, on Tuesday night, to
witness Forests performance of the great
Richelieu; and we hazard nothing in SAYING
that there never was a greater unanimity of
opinion among three thousand people, than
existed on that occasion. How the robust,
athletic, sinewy Forrest can SO change himself
as to look, and TO be, the withered but sublime
physical ruin Of the great cardinal, it is hard
to conceive. But 50 it is. So completely does
the great tragedian identify himself with Richie
lieu, that one loses sight of the actor, and sees
and thinks only of the person represented.
There is to the Imagination an entire transfer
mation-a most thorough and magical change.
1t is not Forrest; it is the veritable cardinal,
with the wasted form, the hoary locks, the
boundless resources, the unerring sagacity, the
"indomitable heart" the inextingushable re
MUS.
Mr.. Forrest was sustained by the best talent
of the excellent corps at the National. Among
those who won and deserved much applause,
we may, without any desire to be invidous,
particularly name Mrs. Duffeld,.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
senator Douglas.

We are able to do only imperfect justice to
the speech of this distinguished senator in de-
fence of the territorial bill 1t was an effort re-
markably complete and powerful, and most
triumphant vindication of his own position. In
the part which we quote, it will be observed
that two points are unanswerably esta blished /:
lst. That the Missouri compromise was in eff
feet abrogated by the acts of 1850; inasmuch
as portions of territory acquired with Louis
lana, other portions acquired with Texas, and
still others acquired from Mexico, were all un-
distnguishingly melted together and organized
under the non.interyention law of the last com
| promise. I'd. That the amendment of Mr.
Mason to the bill fixing the boundary of Texas
and establishing the Territory Of New Mexico,
was solely intended for the protection Of Texas,
inasmuch as any construction of it which
should make it a confirmation of the Missouri
compromise would be loaded with the absurditv
of making the vague words g or otherwise
operate as repeal of the substantive proyi.
sions Of the bill to which they were added. But
we desire merely to call attention to the admi.
rabe argument Of the Illinois senator.
Charleston Is. C.) Mercury.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

of the restrictive clause of the Missouri compro-
mise, express their satisfaction with these sim
gular resolutions; whilst others regard them as
idle and empty nothings. For our part, we
look upon them as mere connexion OF un-
meaning phrases. They express neither as
sent to, nor dissent from, the practical issues
now presented for solution. They reject but
little credit on their author, whoever he may
be- They have that cautious non-committal-
ism. characteristic of the Van Buren school;
but they want the wit and the astuteness that
belong to the father, and the reckless daring
that marks the son. They are doubtless from
the pen of some unsuccessful imitator of those
adroit managers, who has the will to deceive,
but lacks the art to command success.
If we thought that these resolutions were ex-
plicit and satisfactory, we should be among the
first to say so. We wish they were. They are
not No man with eyes in his head, and having
the power to read and to understand what he
reads, can pronounce them satisfactory. There
is no use in trying to make them appear what
they are not We desire to see every man of
every party come out in favor of the Nebraska
bill but we cannot and will not take such mis-
erable, meaningless, on-committal resolutions,
as those of which We speak, as full, frank, and
manly avowals ofopinion. These men are eyi-
dently timid and fainthearted. They are sorely
troubled and perplexed. They know not what
to do. They manifest feeble opposition to
seek favor with the friends of the Nebraska
bill, but they cannot bear to cut themselves
off from their freesoil allies. They would run
with the hare and keep with the hounds.
They find but little favor with their old friend,
the Erening Post. The righteous soul of that
godly journal is vexed at their shortcomings.
1t thus characterizes their prceedings. "The
resolutions themselves are a feeble, cowardly
afair-indirect and circumlocutory, and pro-
badly only dimly understood, or not understood
at all, by some of those who voted for them"
Again, says the Post, "they carefully avoid
frank outspoken recommendation of the abb
rogation of the Missouri compromise The
Douglas doctrine in these resolutions is diluted
into the merest dish-water. The cautious,
faint, timorous style, in which they are drawn
up, is a tacit acknowledgment Of the power of
public opinion arrayed against the measure,
for which they seek to apologize" This mat
ter is evidently no labor of love with them. 1t
goes against the grain. But if they want to
be recognised, they must toe the mark. Let
them try again. They will perhaps do better
next time.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
Supreme Court of the United states,
WEDNESDAY. FeJyuaru 7. 1854.

R. G. Martin, esq., of New York, was ad-
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 81. George Law ct al, appellants, Us. 0.
R. Flynn. On the motion Of Mr.. Cutting, of coun-
sci for the appellants, stating that the matters
in controversy in this case had been settled,
this appeal from the circuit court of the United
States for New York was dismissed at appel.
lants' cost.
No. Sc. A. Russell, plaintiff in error, cs. The
Association of the Jersey Company. The argu.
ment of this cause was continued by Messrs
Scudder and Zabriskie, for the defendants in
error, and by Mr.. Rutherford, for the plaintiff
in error.
Adjourned till to- morrow, at i o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday, bills granting land
to Michigan and Louisiana, to aid those States
in the construction of railroads, were passed.
Mr.. Everett then addressed the Senate in oppo-
sition to the Nebraska bill. Mr.. Smith has the
floor to-day.
In the House of. Representatives the def
cheney appropriation bill was considered, but
not finally acted upon.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

Canada.-It is rumored that aiproposiiion is
before tue British government 10 establish vice
royalty in Canada, with the ultimate view of com.
bining all British North America into monarchy
with Prince George Of Cambridge for the king
The spirit Of independence has increased largely
in Canada, and IT is questionable if the people
once allowed 10 govern themselves, would not
speedily look TO annexation with the United
States.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
aa- Mr.. GEORGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King

aS- Mr. GEORGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria is our authorized agent to re
ceive advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured at his counter every
morning.
~S- Mr.. E. X. LuNpY, bookseller, Bridge street.
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel IN
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
EHr GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements,
In Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
PICK Youn FL1sTs AND TRY AGAIN.

1When doctors differ, who shall decide ?''
The resolutions Of the soft-shell general COM
mittee, of New York, have become the subject
of much comment. The very sagacious and
polite men who framed them seem to agree
with the great Frenchman that language is
intended to conceal thoughts. A great diver
sity of opinion exists as to their meaning.
Some few of those who profess to support the
Nebraska bill, including its proposed repeal
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
Adjourned till to. morrow, at IL o'clock.
Change of Postage to Cuba.-oa;cial il

Change of Postage to Cuba.-Ofical infor-
nation has been received by the Postmaster Cen
eral of the increase of postage on printed matter
in the island of Cuba, TO just double the former
rates Foreign newspapers, entering Cuba from
any country whatever. must in future pay one rial
arroba, (25 Spanish pounds0 should they come di-
rect from the editors Offices. No charge made
for inland conveyance. Periodicals Of any other
class shall pay two rials per ounce, if loose and
twelve dollars per arroba when proceeding direct
from the editors Offices. Such publications TO
circulate through the island must pay two rals
per ounce, il loose, or six dollars per arroba
Boston Journal
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

FHUtIIeT heFtTtHu StuuCeTs-Ihe Reverend
Isaac kimball pastor of the Lutheran church. at
Athens. New York, ran away with Mrs. Elizabeth
Payne, devoted member of his flock. The hus-
band pursued and overlook the parties The
matter was finally compromised by paying TO the
injured husband the sum OF 500, and the parson
walked off with the woman The Albany Knieker-
booker says
Kmball is man between forty-fve and fifty
years of age, and has wife and six or seven chill
dren some of them marnied. The heart.
broken Mrs. Kimba we understand, is nj present
staying with relative al East Albany. The run
away wife was married 10 Payne about thirteen
years since, and had lived contented and happy with
her husband, although they never had children
She is woman about thrty-sx years of age with
nothing particularly attractive in her appearance
We would as soon think of running away with
mummy"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

1ss- We learn from a letter in the New York
Advertiser that among the Americans in Florence
on the 9Th ultimo, was Mr.. Charles Fenton Mert
Ger, who at the age OF 10 had just acquired the
ltaian language, thus surprising Cato, who boasts
ed that he learned Greek at so. Mr.. MERGERS nu-
merous friends will be glad 10 learn that he is in
good health, and in his old age enjoyinalfe and
Is blessings
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09
Immense Flock of Pigeons.-A piseon-r

Immense Flock of Pigeons.-A pigeon-roost,
ten miles long by five broad in Franklin county,
Indiana il is said, is now swarming with pigeons
The roar of their wings, on arriving and departing
from the roost is tremendous and the focks, du-
ring the flight, darken the heavens. The ground
is covered 10 the depth Of several inches with
their manure. Thousands are killed by casualties
from breaking limbs Of trees, and hundreds Of hogs
live upon them.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

@ss~ There are IL 600 school districts and &c 600
directors under the new law, in Ohio There are
o5S,ooo youth, between four and twenty-one. Of
these !, IS estimated that thiriy-nne fortieths or
more than $4,000, depend on common schools for
their education, and more than 5o0,oo0will attend
school the coming winter.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-09

Arrest Of Colored Pickpocket.-Tbe ne-
gro George Latimer, whose ''slave case" made
HIM SO famous several years ago, was arrested in
Elm street on Saturday, charged with robbng Mr..
Thomas Townsend Of pocket-book containing
500, at the Boylsion market some weeks since,
The pocket book was found in an out-building,
ana about 80 OF the stolen money in Latimers
house. He has confessed his guilt. and was com.
mitted for trial in default of bail in $4,000
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-03-18

CASE FfCoNscIRscE.--La weak. a well
dressed stranger called at one of the stores Il,
IN ms cry, and stated that his conscience
s Iouuieu MN very much--that, some time
out the knowledge Of the owner and s he, ba
couia not rest easy until he had made fun res.
ueusion Tor the same, whatever amount might
De demanded. and obtained forgiveness Of fbe
plopl,etor- The value of the goods was re-
se?rea, forgiveness granted, the troubled con-
science tnereupon propitated, and the peni-
sen' sent on his way rejoicing. -Sale,n Regis
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FIsH.-At meeting Of the Net, York Far
mers' Club, Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. Pell de.
Gvered discourse On the nature aF fish. He (,
was of opinion that most saltwater fish could
be kept in fresh, and their growth and quail
ties improved by feeding principally on liver.
, cut small damaged rice, or corn boiled. and
stale bread, and that under this treatment they $
would become tame. In China he said, they
perfectly understood both the feeding and
breeding OF fish in ponds, and the spawnr1xas y.
transported from province to province. The
sense OF smell and hearing in fish We're yerv
acute, notwithstanding the ideas entertained 3
to the contrary. 7'a9 81 III 889y r77.7- IN T5sg
In the Hudson river were to be found n =
spesles OF flsh called the ssbull head, which
btult regular nests near the river side
and anxiously watched their Young. AZ did
also the American carp. IS aH "a \ sas
Inc carp and the perch might be thrown on :
the Ice and be frozen quite hard, and after
wards recover in moderately warm water. or
In cold water IN warm room. He had also
seen golden carp in a globe, frozen in tba, 2
mass OF ice which the water had become. and =
on the latter being thawed, the fish had rer-s,s
fectly revived.
Old persons, he said, should not eat too
much hsh it was apt to interfere with dipes- -
ton, and produce deleterious fermentat;on pas
IN the system, particularly shellfish or anv si
that was at all tainted. The worst binds were-
the herring, mackerel, eels,. and salmon. aus.s-
they contained oils. The best were Founders 4,
perch, snelts and lhaddock, and these should. -
be boiled. In seasons of contagion. fish sho,,ld y
not be used at'all. AL fish made excellaTt -
manure, ii they could be obtained in suffieient -,
quantities. sts s. 4sasssze 20 ,--''s "a
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DAILY PAPER.-Five dollars per year $3.50 for six
copies two cents each. H1en paid strictlv in ad1nee
deduction Of 81 year will be made and proporonate
reduction II paid quarterly or half yearly in advance
WEEKLY PAPEE.-Price two dollars wear; 81 for six
advance, 81, 70 cts. year, single copies cents each
Gr The postage on the daily by mail to any mart Of
massachusetts is 10 cts quarters to other States 3s cts
quarter On the Weekly in Worcester County nothing
IN all other parts of Massachusetts 10 cts years In
other States, "a cts year
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q washington clergyman, Sunday
% Two since. hist stating q deficiency in the
&C coAections, remarked that since the issue Of
three cent pieces, the revenue Of his church
had decreased nearly one half fs f vs
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THE WORCESTER SPY.

Printed and Published by JoHN MI1roy EARLE. &
THOMAS DREW, at No. 212 Main Street. Worcester Mass
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Properly for Sale. ono of tbn 1,i,r.

splendid House, with Barn and Blacksmith sbon an
about 10 acres Of land situated the centre Of Bolton
containing Ioo acres Of choice land and good build
ngs, conveniently located 10 miles from this citv. on.
within miles, one Of % acres, within IL miles Of hi
cityi houses and outbudings, in ourishing village
II miles rom this cy House in Roxbury built wears
since rents for $40 per month"; an elegant house with
barn and acres OF land commanding delightful view of
session. situated in West Newton; several valuable water
privileges, varying from to 10 miles from the citv 9oo
acres wood and timber, from II miles from the citv ~
be sold IN small lots, or by the largest amounts. -
purchasers can be suited in price and location Of pro-
!. ps'''' :" '"s country 0lsf Or "a cay, 'see dh
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z RAGUERREOTYP ES.-MR. L. BABBITT
II y respectfully invites those who are in good
Daguerreoype to call at Nos. and II Ppers Block and
secure to themselves the following advantages, viz
OF having good likeness lou price OF having it
taken with the best of German Instruments OF having it
taken by Operator who has had the largest experience
in the business ofhavng the Daguerreoype finished with
gold, making them permanent, and affected by heat
cold OF having the features prominent that they
be in any position; Of having the eyes (ahough
light made clear and dstinct OF having the coloring
done in the neates possible manner; OF having groaS
pictures made large plates at reduced price or hav
ing the privilege of selecting the largest
amount of Daguerrean offered the public
from the size of three cent piece Gaze measuring
10x12 inches: Of having particular attention paid the
copying OF other Dagueeotpyes Of his readiness 20
to private residences to Daguerreotype the c and de-
ceased or having their pictures cut into pins rings lock-
cts, bracelets, &c OF having person take chids like
ness, who has the faculty of keeping them sill; Of giving
perfect satisfaction in all cases.
4 N. B. Office hours from IL A. NJ, to 6P NJ.
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SPR ING CLIO THIN
1t is fact that have the desirable stock of Ready
Made Clothing and Furnishing Goods that can be found in
this County.
Broadc'oth Frocks, Sacks, and Dress Goats, Of
eoeyy kind and quality.
TWEED, SATINET, AND CASHMERE
Silk, Satin, Velvet Lasting BroadcIoth Tweed Valencia
and Doeskn VESTS. Pants of Every Descriptions Black
Doeskin, and Fancy Pants, from $1,50 to $780, Cotton
and Wooden Under Shirts and Drawers Gloves Stocks
Neck Ties, Cravats Pocket Handkerchief Shirts Collars
Paris Bosoms, Wool and Cotton Hose, Caps, Umbrellas
Suspenders, Carpet Bags &c.
Also, good assortment of Rubber Clothing, and good
stock OF
BOYS CLOTHING,
such as Jackets Vests, Goats, Pants and Caps
N. b. This stock must be sold within SIX WEEKS
as must vacate this Store for six months; consequently
must sell goods at the Lowest Cash Prices Please give
me cal before purchasing elsewhere as my Goods and
Prices cannot fail to give entire satisfaction ALL
No. Merchants Row, nearly opposite the B. & W. r.
r. Depot. MELVILLE WALKER
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Cost.

B oST OR STOLEN.-on Tuesday Evening.
JAN 20, Pocket Book, containing two notes sign
ed by E. NJ Banning, of $500 co. and one of $76S0,
payable to the order of Tinkham, Adams, l. Co. and
endorsed by them. All persons are cautioned against
ceying the above notes, payment has been stopped
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