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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
SAMUEL PERRY.

MOTcIlanf1 a HOT,
JIAS on hand Il new and full assortment of French
| and En- -lsh Clothes. Cassimeres and Vestings
suitable for the season, which he will make up to
measure on she ri notice and reasona bic terms.
READY MADE CLOTHING.
or all kinds for Spring and Summer wear, which
win be sold ascheap aslhe cheapest
FURNISH/VG GOODS.
A y.od supply ofeverything necessary for gentle
mans wardrobe. Spring style OF Hats,
Caps, Trunks. vaiiCes, dc.
P.S. Would invite ID osc about 10 purchase goods
in the above line to give him call before purchasing
elsewhere. One price only. No trouble to show
goods. Thankfulfor pastfavors hopesa continuance
Of the same. SAMUEL fEkhl.
Davenport April le 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Spring and Summer Clothing.
AT JOHN IoRpAE,s

IOWA CLOTHING STORE.
A LARGE and varied assortment of Mems and
Alloys, Ready made Clothing, embrac-
ing all the approx and ade By
good workmen out ofthe best material.
Fine, medium and common, Union, Beaver, Felt,
Pilot, Petersham and Flushing, Bangups, Sack and
etotOvercoats, Cloth, Dress and Froek Goats OF
various colsrs and qualities Cloth Cashmere, Sati-
net, Velvet and Tweed Pantaloons. Silk, Satin, Va
lentia, ,Swansdown, Velvet Plush, Cloth, Cashmere,
Satinet, Double and Single breasted Vests. Monkey
Jackets Drawers. Undershirts, Hosiery, Suspenders
Gloves, Cravats Handk erchefs Shirt Collars, Stocks
Ties, Scarfs, Winchester and scottsapprcved Patent
Shoulder Shirts, Umbrellas and
iy kept in gentleman IS furnshn. stores, including
Robessde Chambre and Revere Vests and Oyereoats.
Also splendid assortment of uncut Cloths. Cassi-
and vestings-sll of which will be made up to
orierint the bestmanner. with promptness, at accom-
modating prices, and by competent workmen. This
establishment isn the monthly receipt ofthe latest
Fashions so thatordersinIrustedt to them may be
iiedupon being in the la.eststye by those who de-
sireit. All manner of plain work land work of gen
teei medium, promptly attended to as heretofore.
HATS Of new style together with ali ofthe com
mon kinds constantly on hand.
Grateful past patronage the subscrbe rconfdent
y hopes to me rit aeo ntinuance ofthe same.
JOHN JORDAN.
M.rehantrailorand Clothier, on Frontstrec,, opro-
sitetbe Steam Mills.
Dayennort. July Cd Is55-y&d-t..
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
COAL.
,.owrey, Thomas & Co.,

,yE established depot 70 r the sale Of their SUI
rerior article of c cal near the Rsi'rosd depot,
sre aoor from Webber's Foundry. For fuel and
M i, has no superior in this market. II will he
ae,;narea IN Davenport or in Rock Island in quaint
lies 10 sDit puicha sers on apriicauon atthe yafa.
Rock Island, June l5~att
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Glotbing.
A CARD.

A NEW aDdspiendid stock ofgoodsjnst .cceivedb BY
EDWARD ALDEN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fashionable
Ready Made Clothing, Gentlemen's Fur
nishing Goods, Cloths, cassimeres, Vest
ings, ETC., Hats L Caps for Mems
Boys and Children's wear.
This is the class OF goods inteBd keeping. am
prepared to say to The citizens of Davenport and vi
cinity that in the lineof
Ready Made Clothing
I eanand Siildo justice to customers. Having had
expennce one of the largest manufacturing houses
in Boston, my facilities for gengthe most desirable
goods Ht all times that are made in that city re ofthe
most favorbc kind. and as Ipuy cash am corfdentI
sell this kind Of goods low rates for tho
quality as any house in the city.
My CIOTHSare purchased frCm fhelargest I'm
porting Houses in Boston ,aLd am sure one buys
at lower rates. My
Hats and Caps
are manufactured with the obcc ct Of pleasing
the people of the west.
lhavein my employ
Fashionable Cutter
that brought from the East, gentleman whom
can recon mend San experienced custom cutter.
In my
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT
am prepared 10 sell good to those who do pur-
low as can be bought in Chicago, ST. Louis, or an!
western ma rket.
Ifpurchasers will cailand examine my stock before
selecting their Spring and Summer goods viii en-
deavor to convince them ofthe truth of the above
statementsby selling them goodsior. g.l
To Cheney Munger's old friends and customers
extend invitationt TO call and him my store
where he will remain in my employ TO wait uponsueh
ofthose may want goods. Store on Second ST. be
tween main and Brady opposite LIE Claire Row.
Davenport, April 9ls55.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
IMPORTANT ARRIVAL!

MOT the LIE Claire House, but right opposite to il
IN atthe Store Of the well known Merchant Tailor,
L. w. STEINBERG, On STREET,
of welassortcd stock of IL cady. Mad CI OF u /.
ing, Hats, Caps Trunks, Carpet Bags Shirts, Cra-
yats, &c. &c.
The undersigned is a beginner and promises those
who will favor him with their calls an honcstand
right dealing. 54
In prices and quality ofgoo Is am able to compete
with any establishment in this City.
Please call and examine my goods bsfere you go
else where. A. MIEDKE, Agent.
Davenport .May -wtrw-ti
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03

LEATHER! LEATHER! LEATHER!!
TAKE NOTICE:
THAT HAIGtiT e. SEARS New Leather Store on
ed ST., one door from Perry, is open;
Where can be found at all times fali supply of
Leather of every description for the Shoe Hr ess
Maker. Findings, Innings. Lasts and Bindings;
French and American Calf Skins; Enancled, Sole,
Upper Belt and Harness Leather; Morocco. ,ote
Saddiery Hardware. Japaned, Brass and silver
Plated ofeyery kind and quality;
Harness and Coach Trimmings;
ofall kinds; Broad CT tths; Enameled Cloths;
Patent Leather Laccs, Prihges, Webbing, Carriage
Bows, Bands, Hooks Rings. and in short every art-
Gle the Coach Trimmer Haruc IS Maker could wis
We respectfully solicit calls to examine srr stock
feeling confident offer e induce m nts 10
make them customers. HAlGHT d SEARS,
I'd St, one door from Perry.
May3l-dw1y DAVENPORT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
RED FLAG STORE!

Ju st E @ @ ci " q
A T the Red Flag Store next door to Van Tuyt I
"A Front street, the largest stock andgrsatestve
riety of
BOYS CLOTHING
brought to Davenport consisting of whole suits
of linen. cotton and woollen stuiis ,ofycry pat
wholesale or retailat sneh prices as will def!
petition. J. B. DOANE.
April asdtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
For SALE,

WV una,,ire of ALFRED C. BILLION.
AI,,. a.a,f No. LIE Claire Rev i.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03

A CARD.
nxeruoLp. SAINT. X. BArKLEy. N. THOMPSON
BARKLEY, THOMPSON 4 Coz
wholesale Dealers in Groceries,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHaNis'
Garner Perry and Second Streets.
Davenport, Iowa.
= -Axcut.for the sale Of Lafn Snlths sGnnnowaerpII
ns,anty ON hand one thousand X gsand Cases Nj
a.. Sporting and Mining Powder which we VIII lur-
nj, al Prices to the trade, Powders
al at nve miautes notice. @eF
July s SLS54-wtrw-ly
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Cheap! Cheap !! CLeap!!!
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Cheap! Cheap I! Ckeap!!! ~
BOOTS AND SHOES.
TEIn J.JORDAN would announce to the citizens
NV Davenport and the public, that he has o ened
N>Ladies and Gentlemen's boot and shoe store ad-
toining Burrows Prettyman's store, one door above
the Iowa Clothing sore where he is prepared to man.
ufactur, boots and shoes of all descriptions.
LADIES BRANCH.
Nszss Fine Silk lasting Caters, fancy and plain
Kossuth Boots; Enameed Patent Paris n,
Boots, Ties. Bronze Paride; Ark.
Jenny lnds; Jenny Liuds
Bnskins Polka Boots
"a large assortment of Ladies and Misses Children
Shoes, too numerous to mention.
= =. Also a large assortment for Gents wear
Eastern line French Boots; Congress
Caters. Monterey; Jersey Ties;
Plain walking Shoes,
Morocco:
And all kinls of heavy work, suitS Bile for countr,
a we'll as city cuetom all who fl and ea.
boot would do well to call at the Davenport Boot Id
Shoe Store. Call and see. June 0. 1s53-34tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
A CARD.

,IISS I.E.COoK would inform theladies of Daven- :
NJ port, that she viii give musical instructions on the
Piano aud Guitar, and i'll also give lessons In sing
ing at her residence Brady street, near the Iowa
Book Rooms. Ifrcqured will wait on pupils at their
residence. For further particulars reierto Mr. Gran
dali at his music store.
June 18th. d-tf. --.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
RENwICK 4 SON,
srp,Mpo,T AGENTS. FORWARDING, STORAGE
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Bazaar Landing,

pAvKSpopr, Iowa,
RESPECTFULLY call the attention oifarmers, ship
X, ners and the public generally to this advertise
Thrv will NJ, NIL times be ready to store and shlPe
syy aescrip,ion of produce and merehannlze, 70
and sell on commission, and trust; oy peoinpt anu
,r;.t att.ntion to the interests of all VINO may taNe
shem with their patronage to merit tho pnbhs c@'f
deace. - =, xr,ad onj. ae
.iops h,ilding reeently erected by Mr.. FulhS,ne-
.Iwasted as The Bazaar. which is attached eeo
dous landing fol steamboats, ut all stages y, so
shipper not the least of which Is that no ala!as
oe Ieqn.ssa ,g u.snnsa May u, l553-25
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES.
T the New York Harness storeis TO be found aarge
assortment of Horse Blankets ready made and
strapped, from els to 5000 per Blanket. Also a
argc lot Of Sirsingles from soc 10 81 80.
A mostexceilent assortment of Saddlesfrom $500
to $25,G0.
Briiles of all prices: In short and complete lot
ofevery thing in the line.
Whips! Whips!
The largest and cheapest lot of Buggy and Team
Whips ever before offered here.
The subscriber designs heretofore to furnish the
best articles in hi trade to be found in this part of the
country.
Give him call; Second ST, 4 doersfrom Brady.
g. W. BARNES.
Davenport, Oet3I, 1854 DIFF
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Boots auo sboes.
BOOTS AND SHOES

/ w II OLE SALE OR RETAIL.
uAlGHT & SEA RS have now opened their r 9 exten-
Ii sive assortment Of BOOTS and HOES, and ire
prepared TO furni;h superior work to country mer-
chaBtsand Shoemakers at Prices that will compare
with those of Chicago.
Our Retail stock is large and ofthe best manufac-
ture comprising all styles and every variety. SMALL
PRorTs and quick sales is our mot,o--And all who
favor US with call shall be thoroughly convinced Of
the fact. HAIGHT Il SEARS.
Second st., one door from Perry,
May 3I-dwly Davenport,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Bells and Parties.

7oll9 and Eoart1oS.
r AIDES aud gents Buffalo shoes, Rubbers and
~ foe French Boots, kips of my manufacture and
the extra boots and shoes that is
be u the cities Of the great North west
Davenport Boot and Shoe door below Burrows
s. SPrettyman's mammoth store Front street. opposite
themili. JAMES JORDAN.
Davenpor,J an 25 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03

GREAT BARGAINS!
NEW YORK CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT
Wholesale and Retail.
WYE have Just received the largest and best as
w sortment of FALL AND WINTER CLOTH
ING that ever wasbroughtto this western country, /,
consisting in part of the following articles:
American. English, French and Germa n Broadcloth
Coats ofdiferent styles and qualities.
)vercoats, saver Blanket Pelersham Pilot Cloth,
Uuisa Cloth, Lions Skin, Mohair.
Double Goats of the same materials.
Fall Goats OF Satinets, Tweed, CassiRere, Doe
skis, Cashmarette and Jeans, OF every style.
FURNISHING GOODS
Consisting of a fine assortment Of Silk Cravats,
stocks. Neck Handkerchiefs. Pocket Handkerehiefs,
Drawers. Undershirts, Hats. Caps, Bnekskin Giores;
India rubber coats and pants, Trunks Valiees and
Carpet bags. Fine White and Fancy bosom Shirts,
shirt Collars. Alsea fine lot of
BOYS CLOTHING
and piece goods. Persons will dnd il to theirinter-
est TO give us call before pu rchasineeise where.
store on Front Street, opposite Ferry Lsnding,in
Dr. Hall s building.
D' nan BERLIzHEIMER & FLEIsCHMAN.
Davenport, Sept 10TH Is54.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Buckets! Buckets.

7 usT recevcdand forsals Wholesale and Retail
~ anc lot Of Wooden Buce cts.
January ist bthhoNNW PkAITfHAp,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
y. b. kIMBAIl,
CIVIL ENGINEER,
SURVEYOR AND
GENERAL LAND AGEN

Land AMI Engineering Surveys, Maps, fisn " ah Inc
bscaration, m,ds IL order nj all bnsiness IN inc
He Of his profession promptly attended to. Al.
Having hM Al cxperisucc ofoveregni N,ar. Nsa's ~"
f'oi'e work. in tae State OF New YORK .ne unao'
lsa,t foal, cani ,ut of giving entire sas'ae."n W
ranp3y.rs AMI wolil ,urit i share oi puour, pas
enag'. on "a With Eals s. stewart, he clairo b'''N,
PNsnprri, Iowa. REFEaEScE;
BIB. atAyroS, C. e., davenport. -, no
ocr,vg Bhsc, c. r., WATERFOWL, wv fe wv
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
LIME! LIME!
NOR Brick and Stone Work at sLAYMaKER
+ BARNES Kiln, East Davenport, 90 cents per
hnsho, June 10
Notice.

DOCK ISLAND BANK has made arrangements to
IL use :, limited amo INT fthe notes Of .Tbe Manu-
faeturers, and Mechanics Bank of Columbus. Geor
sia;" and the same will be received on deposit or III
payment for Exchange Coin, on the same terms us
The issues the scvent Banks Of Virginia he tueh!
Ohio or indiana. N. d. OSBORN, Prest.
s. ". MANN. Cash'r.
Rock Island, June l3-dwu
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
NEW YORK HARNESS STORE,

IJAS been renewed from Brady to Second Street.
four doors East of Brady, where shall be pleas
ed to wait all who wish article. in the hsrpess
line. The assormentis the com pIete ever oltr-
ed here before. Great pains tax en- to please.
Keep aiwayson band Collars. Brides, ,Haltsrs, Cards,
Brushes. Curr,-Combs, Fly-Netts of every kind n
therssason. Leather Fly-Neits also.
Whips and Saddles in abundance. Whips from rs
ctsupwards: Saddles from s6 90 to Ss5,Oe
Anwork warrantedtob be as sTeconme Hded.
G.. w. BARNES.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-03
Ysluable Property for ssl

nSE Hundred and Twenty acres OF first rate iart
\ one mile from Montezuma--the County Seat O
Powe.hiek. By TALIMaN & POWERS,
Iane5 Land Agents.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16

" The discussion between NMessers.
TIFFANY & ERRETT in Warren, last week
on Spiritualism, &c, was carried on 18th
nd little degree of interest on both sides.-
The friends of each claim the advantage
in favor of the sides on which their preiu-
dices had previously placed them. 1t will, no
doubt, be SO at the close. The Democrat
in speakig of the parties says:
Mr.. TIEFANY fully sustains his reputation
as an orator and controversiaIist. He has
evidently studied his subject we'll, and is a.
BILE to turn its strongest points to the bes t
advantage. As an orator he is command
ing and impressive, which to great extent,
we Would attribute to his distinct emphasis
and extremely dogmatical manner OF making
assertions.
Mr.. ERRETr, although inexperienced as
a debater, and not equal to his antagonist in
the nicer accomplishments of public Ora
tor, has exceeded the expectations of his
friends; and unless we are much mistaken.
will be found competent to the task before
him. He grasps hold of and analyses the
infinitesmals of Spiritualism so that common
sense can see the dross from the pure
gold, and he also subjects the specua.
tive philosophy Of his antagonist, to the
tests of the same proper standard, The
negative has shown himself to be we'll post
ed on the teachings of the Bible and the
teachings of Spirtualism.' A},,.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16
Cleanse the Streets.

AS the warm season advances, every pre-;
caution ought to be taken to guard against
sickness. The town council we doubt moi
will take measures to remove or cause tc
be removed, all unnecessary rubbish, anc
all filth that may have accumulated about
the streets and alleys Of town. The coan.
Gil have duty to perform in this matter
and so also has every citizen of the place.
Let every man see to it that his own pre-.
misses are 2rooerly attended to in this re.
spect and Ravehna will continue to be as il
always has been, remarkable for its neat and
pleasant appearance as well as its healthfu!-
ness.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16

6T The Washington Union, of Apr
3oth says that on enquiry at the Post Office
Department, it learns hat the regulation ir
regard to domestic letters nsutficiently pre-.
paid is to despatch them charged with the
additional bostage. The regulation is in the
following words:
"hetters part paid should be despatched,
charged with the additional postage due at
the prepaid rate, according to distance, es-
tablished by said act, (of March Sd, 1856, }
except where the omission to pay the cor.
rect amount is known to have been.inten-
tional when they should be treated the same
as letters wholly unpaid"
For further information o: our readers.
we give the instruction in regard to letters
required to be "forwarded:"
at is proper to forwarded all letters when
duly requested. When forwarded no addi-
tional postage should be charged If the letter,
contrary to its address, has been h1issent.
II it has been sent according to its address,
and then forwarded, it must be charged with
additional postage, at the prepaR rate ac-
cordihg to distance, established by the act of
March 8, 1856"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16

Hr We met ar old Democrat and soldier
of 1919, few days since, upon his crutches,
who still takes deep interest in democratic
principles and the permanence of our repub.
lican government. and about the first thing
he said was, 81 am glad to see that the pro-
scriptive, intolerant and anti-republican par
ty' called Know Nothing, are beginningt o be
understood by the people, and that they are
fast crumbling down. | call them," said
ne, "the Hartford Convention Party, for they
are fully as anti.republican and intolerant
as the Hartford Conventionists Of 1919, pro-
mitigating about the same principles" The
old mans title for this secret, proscriptive
party is an appropriate one .-ShieA and
Bannef. M.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16
Agricultural Prospects IN Ohio.


Never had the agricultural classes of 0hit
liner prospects than those Of the presen
year. We hear II said on all hands that eve
ry farmer is putting more land under cultiVa
lion than ever before.
We submit a small calculation as to the
effects Of this additional area of tilIage up
on the wealth OF the State. Our estimate
shall consists Of a comparison between the
lehrs l849 and 1866, the former being The
basis upon which the agricultural portion oI
the last national census was based.
In lS49, there was in Ohio l43 ,sO9 improv,
ed farms, averaging l25 acres to each. We
think 1t moderate conjecture to say that
tiVe acres to each farm will be added this
year more than the amount cultivated in
'4S. This gives about four farms during
the six years, to each township in the State.
We think a careful calculation would give
more.
IL corn be taken as the staple, the year
IS49 prodGced 6o.oOo.ooo bushels. If the
yield be equal this year to that of IS49, as
present indications would justify Us in ex-
pecting as the minimum, the amount of
Indian corn will be greater, by virtue o.
.ShS VI 'hO ihSlCoSCu cAIeIlL Ct ldUut Dy At
least 100000 bushels.
The prospective Increase Of wheat
will be much greater as the year 1850
was not of average productiveness in this
important staple. Equally promising are
the present indications with regard to all
other small grains, Of course, affecting fa-
vorably the yield OF beef and pork, in the
districts devoted to the raising of these ar
ticles. So as to wool and tobacco, and or
chard fruits and vineyards.
1t viii be seen by consulting the census
tables that the increase OF corn reported ia
1850, was upwards of 25 per cent over the
amount grown. in iS4e. Our calculation
for the six years ('49-55) makes an increase
of only Is per cent, Yet if the present
fair prospects are realized, if the present
favorable influences now at work cohtihhe
until the maturity of crops, this season will
be one of greater proportionate productiv-
ness than that of 40.
Altogether productive labor in Ohio has
the most brilliant year ahead which has yet
marked our rogress.-StateSman
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16
THE NEW YORK TIMES.
Daily, SemI-Weekly and Weekly

THE NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES has
just entered upon the fourth year of it's pub
lication, under circumstances id the highest
degree encouraging to its Conductors. In
the extent and character of its circulation,-
IN reputation as a prompt and reliable
Newspaper, and in the degree of public fa-
vor which it has acquired BY its discussions
of topics Of public Importance, it has great
ly transcribed the most sanguine expecta-
tions Of its projectors. 1t has now regu-
lar circulation Of over $4,000 copies, which
Is steadily and constantly increasing;-ond
Its advertising patronage is highly crafty
ing and satisfactory.
The Propfietors Of the TIMES feel that in
appealing to the public for continuance
and an increase Of the favor they have SO
abundantly extended to it hitherto, they
can refer to the past as guarantee for the
future. They aim fret Of all to make the
TINES as NEWSPAPER inferior to none in
Newly York City or in any part Of the Unit.
ed States. They will spare nc expense
nor any labor necessary to procure for ita
columns the earliest, fullest and most re.
liable information, upon oil subjects that
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16

HfaoN Or -fhe Massilon News says,
there was received in that t0wii the
year ending last Novemter, 29, ,O56,644 tbs.
of Iron Ore; amounting to nearly fifteen
thousand TOTS! This Ore was dug from the
hills in this country, and shipped principally
from Dover. Itaverages at least t,oo dollars
per ton which shows that our farmers received
thirty thodsdad dollars from Massillon clone
for Ore last year. Large Quantities were al
SO shipped to Youngstown, and to towns
south OF this on the Canal. - -Tascdrdwds Ad-
U0cGte. tl3
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-05-16
s. c. SMALLEfs Secretary.


Sheriff Couch has been rem
ovating the Jail by thorough cleansing
process, using lime literally, whitening
walls &C., a job much needed, for the castle
had got to be tolerably "dirty." -
The Sheriff and Auditor have also pro-
cured and placed in each cell copy OF
the Bible. This is in accsdance with a re-
quirement of the law, requirement which,
singuarly enough, has never before been re-
garded. Messrs. Couch and BROWNING are
worthy OF commendation for their faithful
ness in this behalf--Portage Democrat.
The procuring Of bibles for the use
of prisoners confined in the Jail, is
certainly very commendable on the part
of Messrs CoUcH and BROWNING. We
are glad they have done so. But the Dem
ecrat is in error when it says that this
requirement has never before been regard
ed" AS long ago as the time when DAM
mel yENrNGs Esq, was Sheriff of the coui-
ty, and.while Mr.. MERRITT now deceased,
and his estimable lady took charge ofaffairs
in the Jail, bible was provided for each cell,
and this custom has been adhered to by eve-
ry Sheriff Since that time. The article of
the Democrat would convey the impression
that former Sheriffs and keepers of the jaiI
were guilty of gross neglect of duty
This is wrong; and injustice to them we have
made th statement.