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GREAT THOUGHTS mo productiveness Of
the highest kind, no remarkable discovery,
no great thought which bears fruit, and has
results, is in the power of any one: such
things are elevated above all earthly control.
Man must consider them as an unexpected
gift from above, as pure children of God,
which he must receive and venerate with
joyful thanks. In such cases
man may often be considered as an instru-
ment in higher government of the world,
as vessel, found worthy for the reception
OF Divine influence. say this, whilst |
considerhow often single thought has Civ
en- different form to whole centuries, and
how individual men have by their expires.
sions, imprinted stamp upon the age
Goethe.
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The PoET's MIssIoN.-The poet emboC

The PoET's MIss1oN.-The poet embod-
led the wisdom of his time, not as he reads
it in its syllogstic statement by the philoso-
pher, but as he witnesses it IN its impassion-
ed traHsmutation into life. 1t is thus that
we discern in the. poetry of Goethe, and
Schiller, and Wordsworth, the features of
the age in which they lived Nay, more;
practice follows profession, lie follows
thought with halting steps and imperfect O.
bedience; the poet, therefore, must antici-
pate his age and represent it, as prefgured
in its conceptions, no less than is realized in
its experience; and thus, out of its unactual-
lied elements of fashion for it an ideal mod
I. ell for imitation.- Or. Reuie,o.
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Gbe 9mtape Sentinel.

TRK SENIIsEL is published every Saturday NOR
ing In RavehRa, Portage Co., Ohio,
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THINK FOR YoURsELF.-Respect no doc
trine on account of its age or the numbers
who believe in it. The precept of the apos-
tie, "Prove all things, hold fast that which
is good" is now beginning to be understood,
respected, and obeyed. Reject no doctrine
because it is yet new. and its teachers have
their fame yet to acquire; or because it has
not the influence of numbers to support it.
A man should look back upon the wrongs,
falsehoods, and errors of the past, as he
looks upon the follies and mistakes of his
own childhood and youth. They are not to
be revered or repeated. The past has its
lessons; but it teaches US, for the most part
what to avoid Water Cure Jour.
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Evening Reflections.

The labors of the day are closed, the
hum of business hushed, and nature wears an
aspect quiet and composed.
'Tis an hour to muse on the events of the
day and of our thoughts, feelings and aspira-
tions.
What have we done to better our condi.
tion or that of others!
Have we improved each moment, and
endeavored to do some good and useful ac-
tion, some thing that we can look at with
satisfaction when we lie down to rest. Do
we feel as five had learned something new
and worth retaining'
These and train of similar questions,
present themselves to thinking mind, es-
pecially when the hour Of eve approaches.
live spend one day usefully, we can retire
at night and sleep peacefully, and look for
ward with hope'to the dawning of another
morn.
On the contrary, if we look back on the
hours of that day now passed away forever,
and are obliged to confess to ourselves that
we have done nothing useful, or that we
have wasted those precious moments, we
feel unhappy. restless, dissatisfied, and eve
rything wears gloomy aspect.
In such mood, the hour of eve is not
agreeable, we prefer the glare of day, and
the whirl of excitement!
Evening should also remind us of the clos
ing days of life, when old age draws on a.
pace, and we can say of the vanities of the
world, 81 have no pleasure in them!'
If we have spent the morning of our life
usefully and the day proftably, when the
sun of our youth is set, and the darkness of
old age approaches, our night, instead of
being lowering and gloomy, will be bright
and cheering, the skies will be clear, and
studded with stars, and we may look for
ward to the future, what'er it mFebe
To one whose life has been spent in this
manner, the evening of old age will guide
peacefully and calmly into the night of dsath,
with the hope of waking to brighter mS{s
e. P.-Ledger.
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Groceries & Provisions.

Ill ing an assortment of Groceries and Provisions,
consisting in part of Teas, Coeos, Sugars, Syrups,
Molasses, Oils, Rice, Tobaccoes Fish, Crackers Raj
sins, Citrons, Figs, Prunes Spices, Mats Soaps Cam
dies, Pickles, Or. Tartar Soda Sal Soda Indigo, Cam
dies, Wood and Willow ware, &c.
Our stock is selected in N. Y, by competent Judge,
wth particular reference to quality freshness
and will be added to weekly. All who wish to buy No
Goods at reasonable prices invited TO call at the
first door west ofthe Town Hall, Mainst Ravenna.
II Good Butter, Eggs, Hams, Pork, Apples, Dried
fruits, Rags, &c., wanted. ~
Ravenna April 10Th, 1866
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New ArTamg CY1l CIlt.

THE Subscriber having taken the old
L stand of Durham 6' Gardner, doors cast of the
brick block, in Rayenna intends to continue the BooT
SHOE and LEATHER business in allit branches.
Hewillkccp on hand, 10 meet the wants of his Gus
toners, general rtmGnt in the Boot and Shoe line
all kinds ofboth eastern and home made work, and
most kinds fLaather, Linings Findings, Lasts, &c.
Allhome made work will be 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 soma Of the best establishments in the
country, he attcrs himself he fur iish his custo-
mcrs with any article in thr Boot and shoe line, that
viii 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 "A, 1Sj5-32-tf JOHN G1LLIS.
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PRENTISS, HOPKINS & CO.,
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Crockery,
Hardware, &C., west side of she Public Square, RAJ
VIENNA, Ohio
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F. w. SEYMOUR,
Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Ready Made
Clothing, Hardware, &C., north side of Public
SQUARE, Ravenna. 0.
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Drugs! Drugs!

X HATCH is now receiving another largo supply
VI offresh Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oil direct
from New York, which he offers at his usual low terms
for rcash.
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PREAcHrNc.-The "riga kind of teach.
igg" you never can have SO long as you keep
teaching six hours day, and more than you
can have the fright Kind of preaching" SO
long ss youkeep the preachers at it half the
week, and Ill day Sunday. Craadal.
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Naiep.
Random Gems.

The morea man is envied, the less he
is spared. EH 4-l-.
Money is we'll spent in purchasing tram
guilty Of mind.
A man is slow to perceive his own slow
ness Of perception.
It is hard work to teach people who can
learn nothing without being taught.
The world seems to the old to have gone
backward, because they have gone forward.
The ardent reformer moves the multitude,
but the calm philosopher moves the ardent
reformer. e
Robert Hall said Of family prayer, "lt
serves as an edge border, to preserve the
web of life from unraveling.
God requires the service Of the whole be-
ing. Strive therefore for pure heart, I
clear mind, and sound body.
The men who jump at conclusions seldom
reach any that are worth having. Thes,
must be got by climbing.
D'Aubigne, in his history of the Reforma
ton says, "The Gospel triumPhs by th'
blood of its confessors, not by its adverse
ries.
Those who excel in strength are not th'
most likely to show contempt of weakness
A man does not despse the weakness of
child.
When fame is regarded as the end, ant
merit as only the means, men are apt to dis
pense with the latter, if the former can bt
had without it.
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NEW CABINET FURNITURE.
WARE-ROOM.
doors East of the Phoenix Bloch

'HE Subscriber havinggone into the Fur.
L nture business very extensively, is prepared &,
Furnish his customers with Furniture ofthe atestant
best styles. 81,
AS have on hand and am receiving daily from I'll
well known establishment of NJ. Demerest of Free
dom, largeassortment rich and and commoic Fln.
Atnre of every description, to numerous to partrular
ize ali of which in style and workmanship IL varant
ed TO be equal to any in this market.
My facilities for manufacturing and buying q, NOT
equahed by any other establishment nsequehty am
selling to furniture dealers, and all ohersm cheap
er than can be bought elsewhere.
Those who are furnishing Houses are particularly
Invited TO call and examine for themselves as the Fur
niture will recommend itselfto all who are Judges
p. g. keep constantly on hand Dressed Flooring
also, Sash, Blinds and Doors of my manufactures
am preparedtO plane, tongue and groove Floorin
under IA inches wide of any thickness short notice
Kavenna, June 90, 1854. J. J.V.TURNHAM.
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DnguerreOtYncs.

MATTHEW'S Daguerien Rooms, at Sey-
LIl mour's Block on Main st. The rooms are
large and pleasant, and the arrangement of light for
takng good clear and fine likenesscs, in the most
full manner cannot be exceiled. No other shall
produce finer specimens of the art than at mine.
Every variety, style and finish ofCasesfor Miniatures
on hand.
Persons wishing to send their likenesses to their
friends by mail, lind expressly for the pur
pose. WIN. Il. MATTHEWS.
Rayenna, August 90, '54. 477-tf
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Axes! Axcs!!
OlNER'S Hurd s, Powell's and Collins
u Chopping and Broad Axes, of the best quality, at
manufacturers prices and warranted.
NOV wv f.. r. RICHARDSON.
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Sash aud Blinds.
THE subscribers keep constantly on

THE subscribers keep constantly on hand
i WindOw-Sash of nearly all sizes manufactured in
the ncatest and most substantial manner, and will
make to order Blinds the shortest notice. Theyi1.
vte thosein want ofthesc artclcsto call and aXamiIe
their manufactures before purchasing elsewhere.
Shop few rods directly North of Unnio Block, near
Parmele's Steam Mill. BROWN& SPARR.
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NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCUh WIN 1T. ts
Let Tie Afflicted Read and Ponder!
A N INFALLIBLE REMEDY for Scrofu-
II la, Kings Evil, RheumatisRl, Obs, uate Cutane
Gus Eruptions, Pinmples or Pustules the face
Botches, BoIis, Chroic Sore Eyes, Rins Worm or
letter, Scald Head, Enlargement and / in of the
Bones and Joints Stubborn Ulcers Syphiliti Disorder.
Lu mbago, Spinal Complaints and ali Diseas arising
from an iudlclous use ofMercury, lmprudenc in Life
or lmpurity of the Blood.
ICF'Ths great Alternative medicine and Purifier of
Blood snow used thousands ofgraeful patieDtsfrom
all parts of the United Stacs who testify dniyto the
remarkabe cures performed by the greatest of all med
icines, "CARTER's SPANISH MlXTURE." Ne1.
lalgia, RheuIHasm Scrofula EruptionS on the Skin,
Liver Disease, Fever, Ulcers, Old sores, Affections OF
the Kidneys, Diseases OF the Throat. Female Com.
plants, Pains and Aching of the Bones and Joints.
espeed1y put 1ightb by using THE great and ines
Unable remedy. ~. =. $50. : = i. - b,
Forall diseases of the blood, nothing has yet been
found to compare with it. 1t cleanses the system of
all impurities acts gently and efficiently the Liver
and Kidneys, strengthens the Digestion, gives tone to
Stomach the skin clear and healthy resore,
the Constitution, enGceblqd by disease orI -o.en down
by the eNcesses of youth, to its pristine vgor ana
strength
For the Ladies' ills ncomparaby better than All tbA
cosmetics ever used. few doses of CARTER,s Spa q.
Isn MIXTURE will remove all saowness of complexion
bring the rose manting to the cheek, give elasticity -
the step, and improve the general health remark.
able degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard Of
The large number of certificates which have re-
celved from persons from all parts ofhe United States
is the best evidence that there is no Humbug about IT,
The press, hotel Keepers magistrates physicians and
public men, we'll known to the community, all add
their testimony TO the wonderful effects Of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER. -- 8fE ~ - =
Call on the agent and get circular and Almanac
and read the wonderful this truly greatest Of all
Medicines has performed
None genuine unless signed BLNNETT & BEERS.
Proprieors, No. Pearl Street, Richmond, Va; "a
whom all orders orsupplies and agencies must be adr
dressed. r TT-"Fre W.
And for sale by I. Swift, and C Hatch, Ravenna:
Waun &. Wilson, Deerfeld; d. Boswick, Edinburgh:
J. w. Gone, Franklin Mills; G. & C. r. Harmon
l., nrnE Do n
Windham, all Dealers In Medicines everywhere.
Ravenna, Nov. 90, 1854. .-,. - Iy,
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Dentistry.
DIR. ]. G. wlILIs, DEsrIsr, respectfully

nR. ]. G. Willis, DENTIST, respectfully
~ uforms the people OF Portage county, that he has
opsned an Office over Rowe aud Witei's store, in the
west end OF the brick block, he ilnsert wA0is sets
teeth on the atmospheric pressure principle, ahdpar-
al sets In the same way, in suitable cases. Pyoteeih
Inserted 50 as 90 be seryicable aud durable. Teeth
filled with Gold and tin foil so TO preserve them
from future decay, from fifteen t0 twenty years, All
work done BY him will he warranted TO do good SER
vice. and will be finished in the highest style Ofthe art
He will ALSO pay particular attention to correcting r-
regularies In chidren's teeth, and witrea success
fully the various diseases peculiar 10 the mouth,
Extracting done with the utmost care and with the
least pain possible. ChlOroform given in suitable
ses, required, and with perfect safety References
will be given to individuals who have worn whole and
partial ofteeth, putup by him. for years and with
complete success. Also to those who have now In
their inserted by him six years ago
and which have not required the least repairs He
will also refer to persons who have teeth now perfect
ly sound, which were filed by him from four TO six
years ago. He einyes all who may require the seryi
ofa Dentist to give him call beforeengaging work
and ensures those persons who may favor him will
therpatronage, thahs charges WILDE reasonable and
his work warranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Mos
kinds of farm produceaken in exchange for work.
Specimens of his workmay be seen at his office.
March z, lS55-3l-tf
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TREAsURERs OFFICE, of franklin & Warren r. r. Co. i
Franklin, Portage County o., New. 10Th 1851 4
TNHE Stock Subscribers who have neglected to nav,
any part of their subscription are hereby notiSed
mat the whole amount of their Stock is now due and
furtheri diligence on the pari of the company wonld
pc gross injustice to paying subscribers as we'll as re-
ard the progregs OF the work And payment in part
y not promptly made the collection of the whole
amount due with interest and penalty Of 1--WE per cent
E.P. BRAINERD, A. Treasurer.
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w INDOW GLASS-Best Franklin Glass
w for sale lower than the arketprice, at
AGil9 + RICHARDsoN's S Hardware Store.
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CARRIAGE and Harness Trimmings, Pa
~ tent Hub Band and Patent Leather, constantly ON
hand, at !,cuIpnsoN,s
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MOSES BEANS,
MANUFACTURER of Boots and Shoes, of all kinds
two doors south of toe Court House, in the shop for
merly occupied by Andrew Mcbride, Ravenna.
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SHEARS, Scissors and Pocket Knives, of
~ the finest quality, can be found
Jan IL. 1854. at R.A BA1RD & Co.'s,
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Farm for Sale.

lGazzmA THE Subscriber has an excellent
sEssm farm for sale, ct miles south east of Raven
ma There are acres seventy acres on each
:, side ofthe road, one goodfarm House and Barn.
wen watered on each side OF the farm good water
privilege unoccupied tLock on the canal
Persons wishing to purchase, enquire at the Store
H. Bostwick & Co., or on the Farm =
nav 'nna, March ls, 1854, 456-tf GEO. Bpsrw1cK.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Emperor of Russia is Dead

pUT JOHN s. CLUTE is still alive and
I'D making those celebrated Cheese Vat so much
used by good eheese-makeTs. Also the new STEAMERS
for heating milk water, which acknowledged by
OH who have used them, 10 be TO the times. He viii
make them ofthc best maerd and in 4 style that
not be surpassed the Western Reserve, and at pri
ees that defy competition. Call and them before
YOU purchase, and yUr can save money b. 30 doing.
Persons in want Of Eave.troughs will save money by
calling me, as have The exclusive rightfor this
county of Sees Paiept Machine for manufacturing
eaYe-troughs, by which manufacture faster and
as we'll any other establishment at lower prices
Stoves and Tin-ware Of every description on hand
and for sale al Low PRICEs at my Store opposite The
east end Of Phenx Block, on Main Street.
Ravenna, March 10, 1858 JOHN s. CLUTE,
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stoves for the People!

T s. CLUTE, would say to the people of
U Rayenna and vicinity that he continues TO carry
on the Copper Tin and Sheet Iron business in all It's
branches, and will furnish good ware any other
establishment, and asceap too He will pay especial
attention to the manufacturngand putting up ofEave
Troughs and will do all work in that line cheap and
''leete" better than any Of the some horsen 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 TO
keep on hand general assortmentof STOVES and
HOLLOW WARE, ofthe very latest and best patterns,
and 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 across
from the Pheuix Block, Ravenna, Ohio. Just call in
and satisfy yourself, gentlemen to the quality of
work and prices. JOHN S. CLUTE.
Ravenna, Sept. II, 1854. 464-tf
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TAKE notice that we buy more, sell more,
l. and keep constantly on hand more crockcry than
all the rest ofhe merchants in Ruvenna therefore, this
is the only place to be suited.
June JOHN II BOSTWICK &CO.
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AtWateT Seminary.


tT'HE Winter Term of this Institution, To-
L Gated in Atwater, Portage county, o. oil the Cleve-
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.
FA1RCHILD, assisted by Miss J. H. BARTON; both
from one of the leading Educational Institutions in
Massachusetts.
TERMs.-F0r common English Branches, $500
Higher Mathematics, Latin, Greek and French
Languages, $50
Instrumental Music (extra) including use of In
srument, 1000
Pencll Drawing, 200
Good boarding can be had in private families, at
very reasonable rates.
The Beard of1rustees 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 other similar
Institution, in Ohio.
II sunder the control of competent Instructors who
have had much experience Teachers in one of the
first Educational lnstituonsin Mass and who will de-
vote their best efforts to promote the moral and in
tellectua welfare of those whose instruction is COM
mittcdto their charge.
For particulars please address the Principal or
LYMAN HINMAN,
ORRiN BALDWIN, : Trustees.
AMBROSE CULVERS
Atwater, Nov. II, 1854. 4ss IT,
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HENRY LANES

Barber and Hair-dresser. Shop, under the Collins
House, next door west of Mason's Saloon. Shaving
Hair-cutting, and Shampooing done promptly and
inthe most fashionable style. 49a
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR

| = ThOfEhlf IN RAVENNA.--A House and lot
in the pleasantest part of the pleasant village
OF Chagrin Fails. Said house is new md finished,
tsn exen y Ranspg aPsrng and blinds and contains
wood-house, &c. There lie also Barn on the lot
good water fruit and shrnbbery. Fer further partic
\ StTe. Sa-a E1as y March 7-3t-t