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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23
New Arrangement.

THE Subscriber having taken the old
l. stand of Durham & Gardner, doors east of the
brick block in Ravenna, intends to continue the BooT
SHOE and LIE EATHER business in all its branches.
Hewillkeep on hand, to meet the wants of his Gus
TONER'S general assortment in the Boot and Shoe Une
of all kinds ofboth eastern and home made work. and
most kinds Of Leather, Innings, Findings Lasts, &c.
Allhome made work will be of the best material that
can be procured and having engaged the services of
Mr. SHAW, to do his cutting, who has been employed
as cutter in of the best establishments i'm the
country, he haters himself he furnish his custo-
mers with any article in the Boot and Shoe line, that
will compare in style and durability with the best work
made, either east or west.
Cash, Veal Skins and most kinds ofproduce taken in
payment.
Ravenna, March IA, 1S55-32-tf JOHN GILLIS,
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CHrLDHooD.-Oh childhood! how pleasan
are thy day-beamsI how pure, how delightful
thy enjoyments! We look back upon thee
with pleasure, for our happiest hours were
associated with thee; and yet we sometimes
sigh, while memory busily retrospeets the
past, because those peaceful hours have fled
forever.
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Dmietp.
.t4llapll b b, Captain.r

A good story has been told Of lisping
officer in the United States Army, having
been victimized bY brother officer, (wh Q
was noted for his cool deliberation and
strong nerves,) and his getting square with
him in the following manner. The cool
joker, q captain, was always quizzing the
hsping officer, lieutenant, for his nervous
ness. Tt,,
"Why" said he one day in the presence
Of his company nervousness is all nom
sense! tell you lieutenant, no brave man
will be nervous"
swell inquired the lisping friend how
woald you do, thpose thell with an inch
fe..h!:ccc :.,hioua drop it;helf in walled angle
in which you had taken theltsr from com.
pany of tharphooters, and where it wath
thertaih that if you pat out your nothe you d
git peppered'"
SHOW" said the captain, winking at the
circle, "why, take it cool, and spit on the
fuse"
The party broke up and all retired for the
night except the patrol The next morning
a number of soldiers were assembled and
talking in clusters, when along came the
lisping lieutenant, and laziIy opening his
eyes, he remarked
81 want to try an exthperiment thith
morning, and thee how extheedingly cool
you can be-"
Saying which, he walked deliberately up
to the fire on the hearth. and placed in its
hottest center powder canister, and instant
ly retreated. There was but one mode of
egress from the quarters, and that was upon
the parrde ground, the road being built up
for defence; the occupant took one glance
at the canister, comprehended his situation,
and in a moment dashed at the door, but it
was fastened on the outside.
Charley let me out if you love met"
shouted the captain.
"Thpit on the canither!" shouted he in
return.
Not moment was to be lost; he had at
first snatched up a blanket to cover his
egress, but now dropping it, he raised the
window, and out he bounded, sans culottes,
sans everything but very short undergar-
ment; and thus with hair almost upon end
he dashed upon full parade ground. The
shouts which hailed him brought out the
whole barracks to see what was the matter,
and the digniied captain pulled tall SER
geantin front of him to hide himself.
"WhY didn't yon thpit on III" inquired
. the lieutenant.
"Because there were no sharp-shooters in
front to stop a retreat" answered the cap
tain.
Gall l have got to thay, then ith" said the
lieutenant, "that you might thafely done it,
for thware there walnut single grain Of
powder in it,"
The captain has never spoken against ner.
vousness since.
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The most sublime thoughts--beautiful fig
ures-are to be found in an absolute work,
and seldom quoted in our every day practice
that work is the Bible. 1t is fashionable
enough for many to eulogize the work, but
verse them in it, and where are they! You
may locate them, for the matter, at the Sand
wich Islands! There is no need of going far
to seek the heathen!
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TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR

l. PROPERTY IN RAvENNA.--A House and lot
situated In the pleasantest part OF the pleasant village
Of Chagrin Falls. Said house is new and finished,
even TO painting, paperrg and blinds, and contains
wood-house, &c. There is also Barn on the lot
good water, fruit and shrubbery. For further parc-
uiaTs enquire Of fWm Johnson, overF W Seymour's
store. March 1-3l-s
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AtWater Seminary.

THE Winter Term of this Institution, 10.
Gated in Atwaer, Portage county. o., on the Clcve
land IL Pittsburgh Railroad, will commence on We'd
nesday. December 9th, and continue eleven weeks,
under the charge ofits present Principal Mr.. E. b.
FA1RCHlLD, assisted by Miss J. II. BARTON; both
from one of the leading Educational Institutions in
Massachusetts.
TsRMs.--For common English Branches, $500
Higher Mathematics, Latin, Greek and French
Instrumental Music (extra) including use of In
strument, 1000
Pencil Drawing, 200
Good boarding can be had in private families, at
very reasonable rates.
The Board of Trustees beg leave to assure the pub
lic 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.
under the control competent Instructors, who
have had much experience as Teachers in one of the
first Educational nstitutionsn Mass. and who will de-
vote their best efforts to promote the moral and in
teectua welfare of those whose instruction is COM
mitted to their charge.
For particulars please address the Principal, or
LYMAN HlNMAN,
ORRIN BALDWIN, : Trustees.
AMBROSE CULVER,)
Atwater, Nov. II, 1854. 4ss.tf.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Emperor ofRussia is Dead!
Stoves for the PeonIci

S. CLUTE, would say to the people OF
O Ravenna and vicinity, that he continues TO carry
on the Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron business in all IL
branches, and will furnish good any other
establishment, and cheap too. He will pay especial
attention TO the manufacturngand putting up Fave
Troughs, and will do all work in that line cheap and
"leetle' better than any of the "one horseh Tin
shops travelling aboutthe country.
All wares made and sold at this establishment will
be Of the very best materials, and done in the most
workmanlike manner ane warranted. He intends 10
keep on hand general assortmentof STOVES and
HOLLOW WARE, ofthe very latest and best patterns
and at prices that defy competition Old Copper, Brass
Pewter, Rags, and most kinds Of country produce re-
ceivedi In payment. Repairing Of all kinds done on
short notice.
His shop is the south side of Main ST.. Just acros.
from the PhGuix Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Just call in
and satisfy YOURSELF gentlemen as to the quality OF
work and prices. JOHN s. CLUTE.
Ravenna, Sent. II, 1854. 4S4-f
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1copy one year 900 5 copies one yea

TREAsuRERs OFFICE, of franklin d Warren r. r. Col
Franklin, Portage County o., Nov. 10th is51.i
THE Stock Subscribers who have neglected "a. pax
l. any part Of their subscription are hereby notifed
thatthe whole amount of their Stock ia now ne and
furtheria dugence the part of the comnany woni6
be gross injustice to paying subscribers as well as re-
ard the progregs ofthe work.. And If payment in part
is not promptly made the collection OF the whole
amount due. with interest and penalty efvc per cent
tf Is E. p BR A INIeR n e4l TIA
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Sash aud Blinds.

THE subscribers keep constantly on hand
L Window Sash of nearly all sizes manufactured in
the neatest and most substantial manner, and will
make to order Blinds the shortest notice. Theyjn
vite those in want ofthese artclesto call and oxamhe
their manufactures before purchasing elsewhere.
Shop few rods directly North of Unnio Block, near
Parmele's Steam Mill. BROWN 81 SPARR.
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DagMeTreOtypeS.
MATTHEW'S Dapuerien Rooms

Ill mour's Block, on Main st. The rooms are
large and pleasant, and the arrangement of light, for
taking good clear and fine kenesses in the most care
full manner, cannot be exceed. No other shall
produce finer specimens of the art than at mine.
Every variety, style and finish ofCasesfor Miniatures
en- hand.
Persons wishing to send their lkenesses to their
friends by mail find cases expressly for the pur-
pose. WIN. B. MATTHEW'S.
Ravcnna, August 90, '54. 477-tt
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We clip from an exchange-the Atlantic
(Ga.) Republican. we think-the following
valuable contribution to Know Nothing lit.
er6ttre: y
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Farm for Sale.

"a THE Subscriber has an excellent
ssssm farm for sale, 81 miles south east of Raven
EEls There are 140 acres, seventy acres on each
side Of the road, one goodfarm House and Barn, ,
well watered on each side of the farm, good water
privilege unoccupied atLock on the canal.
Persons wishing to purchase, enquire at the Store Of
J. H. Bostwick & Co., or on the Farm.
Raw ,nna, March16. 1854. 456-H GEo. BosrwIcK.
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NEW CABINET FURNITURE.
WARE-ROOM,
3 doors East of the Phoenix Block

THE Subscriber havinggone into the Fur
furnish his customers with Furniture efthe laestani
best styles.
As I have on hand and am receiving daily from th
well known establishment Of M. Demerest of Free
DOM largeassortment of rich and and commoic Fur.
ntnre of every to numerous to partrular
ize, ali of whchin style and workmanship fs warrant
ed 10 be equal TO any in this market.
MY facilities for manufacturing and buying ale not
eauaIiedby any other establishment consequently am
seiRgto furniture Dealers and all othersmu cheap
er than can be bought elsewhere. :
Those who are furnishing Houses are particularly
nvted to call and examine as the Fur
nture will recommend tselfto ali who are ejudges,
SP. s. keep constantly on hand Dressed Flooring
also, Sash, Blinds and Doors of my own manufacturer
am preparedto plane, tongue and groove FlooriH
under IA inches wide, thickness short notice
Ravenna, June 20, 1854. J.V.TURNHAM. J.
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LIVER COMPLAINT.

DYSPEPSIA, Jaundice, Chronic or Ner.
~ vous Debility. Disease of the Kidneys. and all
Disease arising from Disordered Liver or Stomacb;
such Constipation, inward Piles, Fulness ofBioed
to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea Heart
burn, Disgust for Food, Fullness of Weight in the
Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking or Fluttering al
the Pit the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hur.
red and Difficult Breathing, Futtcring at the Heart
Choking or Suffocating Sensations when In a lying
posture, Dimness division, Dots or Webs before the
sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency
of PerpsiratiOn Yellowness ofthe Skin and Eyes Pain
in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs &C., Sudden Flush
es of Heat, Burnngn the Flesh Constant Imaginings
of evil, and Great Depression ofSpirts.
Can be cfectualy cured by Dr. Hoofand's Celebrated
German Bitters, prepared By DR.. C. NJ Jackson,
No: 1870 drch ST.. PhiladeLpid.
Their power over the above diseases is not otexcell-
ed, equalled, by any other preparation in the United
States as the cures attest in many after skilfu
physicians had failed.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of Invalids
Possessing great virtues in the Rectfcation of dis
of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the
most searching powcrsin weakness and affections o
the digestive organs they are wtha1 safe, certain and
pleasant.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-23
Liquor Law.
MARVIN WARREN of Bellefontaine


MARVIN WARREN of Bellefontane,
Ill o., has prepared a pamphlet, Forms and direc-
tons, designed to be complete guide to Justices and
others, under the Liquor Law of 1854. He has his
ond edition hand, which contains all the late
decisions of the Supreme Court on the subject, togeth
er with copy of the act
The work is indorsedby some twenty able Law
yers residing in every part Of the State. The following
resolution was adopted by the State Temperance Con-
vention, held at Columbus the 22d day of February
1855: RcsOlrcd, That the''Legal Forms prepared by
M Warren, Esq, of Beefontaine, for proceeding un-
der the Ohio Liquor Law, be recommended to the lem
perance men throughout the State.
PRICE OF THE WORK.
Single copy SO ets Four copies $l,0O, or 25 CTS per
copy Forty copies $500 or 90 cts per copy, Sixty cop
les $500 or 10 etsper eoGysent to any part of the
the money enclosed. Coin. bills, postage stamps,
WILDE sent at my risk by mail if properly 'osed.-
All orders directed to NJ WARREN, Attorney atLaw,
Bellerontaine Logan Co.. Ohio, with money or stamps
enclosed will receive prompt attention. Small orders
well as others.
March 2S, ,1855-36-3m M, WARREN.
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CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE OF
HORACE WATERS.
No. 1888 Broadway, New York. Opposition to the COM
binaton!
MUSIC AT GREAT REDUCED RATES



1N of Music Dealers TO keep up the prices of nom
Gopyrigh music against the interests of Native Com
posers, and their refusal to extend to Mr. WATERS the
courtesies ofhe trade, he is making mmen Sc sales
having abundant evidence that he has public couuten-
ance and support in his opposition to the GREAT Mo-
NoPoLY and in his efforts TO aid Native Talent and a.
dOpt the National Currency. His stock of American
and European Musicis immense and the catalogue of
his publications is of the largest and best
lected in the United States. He has also made GREAT
REDUcTIon In the prices Of Pianos, Melodeons, and
Musical Instruments, fall kinds. Superior toned 81
Octave Pianos for $l75 $780, and 1925, interior of
good quality and instruments strong and durable
those which cost $780, Pianos CT every variety of
style and price, up to SlO00 comprising those of TEN
different manufactures; among them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and the
first premium Rolean Pianos of T. Gilbert & Co.'s
make (owners ofthe Eolean Patiently Second hand
Pianos at great bargains. Prices from $40 to l5O-
Meodeons from five different manufactures, inclu-
ding the we'll known S. d. & H. w, SMIrHs Melode-
ons {tuned the equaltemperanent,) The best make
in the United States. Prices $45 $50, $75, $780, Sll5
SIPS, SI35, $3.50, Smiths Double Band Melodeons
$4O0. Each Piano and Melodeon guaranteed The
best terms TO the trade, schools &C. 12t per cent.
discount to clergymen and churches. All orders
promptly atedded to. Music sent to all parts of the
country paid at the reduced rates, General and
select catalogues and schedule ofprees of Musical In
struments forwarded to any address free of charge.
may23-42-3m
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PROSPECTUS :
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WEEKLY POST. SID

THE DAILY MORNING POST Is prin!
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time of going to press full telegraphc reports from
oil parts ofthe Union; Weekly report of the Money
market carefully preparedby competent person; and
Daily report of the Pittsburgh, New York and Gin
cinnati Markets, together with Weekly Review Of
the Pittsburgh Produce and Money market Besides
this contains Editorials the leading topics Of the
day; full Report of the Local events TRANSMITTING In
and about the City, and Literary selections varied
character.
THE DAILY MORNING POST has been published
for fifteen years and believe is one the Oldest and
best established Democratic journals west of the ALE
ghenies. Country merchants, persons doing busl;
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the markets and Local news, upon events tFanspr
ing in the world generally, could not better accomps
their purpose than by subscribing for our daily Pfc
per year $5 90, invariably in advance,
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every Saturday morning on mammoth sheet. II conf
tains complete history of the week, Editorial COM
mercial, News, Miscellaneous and Literary Faefb
burgh Money and Produce Markets; full details. ~
Foreign News by the different Steamers; a column Of
original and selected Agricultural matter; repOrts ~
the New York and Cincinnati markets and CONNER,
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original tale and poetical selections.
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Pittsburgh.
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

QSF OLD SORES, ULCERS, and all erup-
= and diseases arising from an impure depraved
q ofthe blood. See the extraordinary cure OF VIM,
Harwood, a highly respectable citizen of Richmond
glnia, by Carter's Spanish Mixture. He had ulcers
sores of the worst description, and finally cot 40
n he was unable to walk, except on crutches.. A
bottles of Carter's Spanish MIXTURE the great blood
7ier, cured him, as thas cured hundreds of others
have suffered with rheumatism, bad effects of murA
Il, and pains and ulcers of the bones and Joints,
II See advertisement.
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DII ED.

=
AZ Hamden, Geauga county, June the lIth, Mrs.
ANCY DORMAN, wife of Deac. Joel Dorman, in the
thsyear other age.
Tie deceased was born in Burlington, Conn. and
" her husband removed 10 Charlestown, Portage
nty in the early settlement of that place. where sRe
slqed until the spring of 1854, when they removes to
amden. She had long been professor of religion.
q dadorned her pro fession by humble and consis.
nt tchrlstian life. She was an affectionate MOTHER a
ng sympathizing neighbor, and conscientious in
9Fuinment of the varied duties Of life. During heY
weakness, which was protracted through weeks of
lense suffering, she was calm ard resigned. Her
NJ in Christ remained unshakcn. stHis love, "yast
Eternity, and firm rock - rs she expressed her
when near her end, sustained her, and surviving
ends may rejoice in the hope, that she now expert.
ces the full fruition ofthat love.
Death cannot hold her freed spirit, forsakinp,
us bondage to sin, its drear prison OF CLAY;
sBut halos of glory now burst on its waking;
~ nd angels conduct IL 10 regions ofday.
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lmsnecrnt,s lIoficn

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned,ihas
actto prevent the adulteratien Of Alcoholic Iioors
passed May 1854, and is duly quglied ard readyts
enter upon the duties of his Office. ONCE ever Rovef
Wittef 4 Co..; Store. A. BELDING; Inspectof !. =
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Dentistry.

nR. J. G. WILLIS, DENTIST, respectfully
~ informs the people Of Portage county, that he has
opened an Office over ROwel and WitteT store the
west end of the brick block. He will Insert VA0Is sets
of teeth on the atmospheric pressure principle andlpar
tal sets in the way, in suitable cases. Votteeh
aserted so as to be servicable and durable. Teeth
alled with Gold and tin foil so to preserve them
from future decay from fifteen to twenty years. All
work done by him will be warranted to do good
vice. and will be finished in the highest style ofhe
He Sil also, particular attention to correcting ir
regularities 10 chdrens teeth, and will treat
fully the various diseases peculiar to the mouth,
Extracting done with the utmost care and with the
least pain possible. Chloroform given in suitable
ses, frequired, and with perfect safety. References
will be given to individuals who have whole and
partial sets ofteeth putup by him. for years and with
complete success. Also to those who have now in
their ouths pivotteeth inserted by him six years ago,
and which have not required the least repairs. He
will also referto persons who have teeth perfect
ly sound, which were filed by him from four to six
years ago. He invites all who may require the seryi-
ofa DentistO give him call before engaging work;
and ensures those persons who may favor him with
their hathis charges will reasonable and
his work warranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Most
kinds offarm prOducetaken in exchange for work.
Specimens Of his workmay be seen at his office.
March z, l855-3l-tf
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Dentistry,

EgIES nR. A. A. Harris Dentist, Of
UfTT$ 80 ~ flee in the Phoenix Block over 4. T.
|AI1b Richardson's Hardware Store.
Begs most respectfully to return his sincere thanks
to the inhabitants of RavcnHa and its vicinity, for the
liberal patronage bestowed upon him during the past
year, and trusts by unremittng attention, to be favored
with the continued support of his friends and
them that will ever be his constant endeavOrs a give
satisfaction in all work entrusted TO him. All work
warranted.
Ravenna, Feb. 81, 1855. Soft.
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New Typographical Map Portage
County, Ohio.

THE undersigned have just completed ar
L rangements for publishing as soon as compati
bic with perfect accuracy, new and complete TOpO-
graphical Map of Portage County, Ohio. The surveys
are to be made under the charge and supervision of p.
J. Browne, Esq, of New York. well known Civil En-
gneer. All the public roads will be accurately
ured and together with the angles in them taken by
compass truly represented All the location of Dwell
lings, places for Worship, School Houses, Country
Stores, Hotels, Mills &c, to be noted. The
Of property holders generally to be inserted in their
places, in the style of Maps of Erie Genesee Ontario,
Livingston and Dutchcs Counties, &C., &C., in New
York, by the same publishers. Maps of the principal
villages in the county will be inserted in the margin.
The Map will be plotted to scale of II inches to
mile, to be furnished handsomely coored and mounted
for Five Dollars per copy.
GILLETTE, MATTHEW'S & CO.
26-5m No. II, Mnor-st., PHILADELPHIA, End Story.
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Cherry PectOraI versus S. III. Mo-
laSSeS.

TN order that the good people in "ths part
i of the country' may not be deceived by the well
intended, but misdreced advice of Drygoods dealers
who are interesting themselves in regard to the rem
edies which should be used, we wish to inform them
that we have had more less to do with what call
ed patent medicines for q long period of time, and
as our customers can testify weare very cautious
about recommending them, but we would like to sug-
gest that isnot worth the while for them to listen to
the advice Of those who trying to build up the sale
o an article be it ever so honest and palateabe that
can with difficulty be distinguished from favored N.
o. Syrup, by endeavoring to deprecate remedy the
component parts of which are known and which is
certainly an article of value. ''Our relations and
personal aequantances this side of Philadelphia,
New York and Boston" have tried both of them and
there is doubt medical virtue in one bottle of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral than in dozen of favored mo-
lasses and it is ascertaned by experiment that nau.
sea be produced by an improper dose of the one
almostas certainly as by the other.