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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-09-15

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TAKE TICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID W BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
IL /. under the Uuited States Hotel, would re.
spectrnlly inform MS customers and the public
generally, ihat he has Just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety Such a. Cloths.
Cassiineres and Vestings, OF the latest importa-
ton end is prepared 10 have them made up nj
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and nj low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements to 90 into the
Ready-made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
thnse wishing 10 purchase stock of Clothing,
not inferior 10 any IN this city and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishments aud made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season. ~
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and 10 quality and STYLE he will leave for those
who favor him with call 10 Judge
He sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum off,. SIS
Dress and Frock Goats, from ........ SO 10 $50
Ovcr-coats OF different Styles from. .Sl2 TO s25
Black and fancy Pantaloens, lrom.o. .s3 so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ........S2 so 10 $40
This stock OF Clothing is OF a superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy ariiclcs-such as gloves, cravats, collar.
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scots Report
Fashions in this city.
Sept 1a-f
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IL for the current year. The list IS now open
and every subscriber of SIS so will be entitled 10
l. An impression OF Plate, by J. T. Wimore
A. K. A., from the original picture, by J. j. Chalon
X. A., Z" A Water Party"
H. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra.
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde y and
Ill. The chance OF obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April
which will include
The right 10 select for himself a valuable work
of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Staiuettes in bronze of Her Majesty horse
back, by t. Thorneycrof.
Copies in bronze from original Model in re-
lief by r. Jefferson. Of The entry of the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid
Statueties in porcelain parian.
Proof impressions Of large Autograph, by T II
Mcguire after the original picture by w. p Firth,
r. A., " The Three Bows" from Moliere's "Bour-
geos Gentilhomme"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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FARINA, prepared ex-

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Ii pressIy for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one of the most
economical, nuiritious and wholesome prepare
lions ever brought 10 the table. eminently COM
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
aad heallhful suslenance of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, sirengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system In dir
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers Farina cannot fail TO
be saluiary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervation of health or the prevention Of sickness
is at least as important The curing of disea e.
People in health should therefore use Heckers'
Farina freely, common food, TO preserve the in-
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles L. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee 81 Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; S. G. Bowdlear& Co,
II Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker IL Brother, at the Crolon Mills, POI
Cherry street, New York. III
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily al the Fair Of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington
Mar S--2w.
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A RIVAL or NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

4 RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
IN and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, M. d..
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. ~ Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages OF Litera-
ture by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenort.
Heir of Selwood by Mrs. Gore
Matilda Lonsdale, or The eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton eros
and,
Eastwood Priary, or Mor,mer's College Life
Horses and Hounds practical treatise on their
management by "Scrutator."
Outlines of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d., of the United States Patent Office
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On Sale AT TAYOk u MAURY'S
Jan. ID Bookstore, near 9Th st.
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IMPORTANT BOUNTY-LAND BOOK
i just issued, second edition of Tripletts Pen
sion and Bounty Land Laws. containing the new
bouniy-and act of 1855, and embracing digest of
all he laws. decisions, and forms, relating 10 pen
sions; 10 officers and soldiers of the revolution,
their widows and children; 10 army and militia
nvahds aud their widows; 10 navy and marine
nvaids, their widows and children and 10 bounty
lands pro vided for by every act from the Revolu-
lion 10, and including that of March g. 1855; so
arranged as 10 be ineligible 10 every claimant.
This work is highly recommended by the Com
missioner of Pensions. Price So, mailed free 10
any part of the United States, except California;
TAYLOR & MAURY, Bookstore,
April Il near 9th ST.
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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Inven.


il ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book Postage Stamps Envelopes, and Mosten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills; also
useful for various other purposes. II will be
found an Indispensable article for every Desk. Ii
is perfectly simple and cheap, and mus, CONS in
10 general use.
The following are few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat use
full invention for moslening post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills, &c. This does away with the disagree
able method of moistening stamps, &c, With The
ongnc. 1t is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted soon as
1 is seen.--Bostom Tramse' ipf Sept. 1851.
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, DC. The
common way of mo stening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using a brush which has TO be dipped in
water, is inconvenent and very difficult 10 give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes Ii is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-7[ Boston Post
Sept, 1854
PAPER MoIsTENER-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivancc for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wettEg sheets in
a copying book, &c. Ii costs but little, and will
save the tongue good deal OF unpleasant work
Boston Trareiler, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. IL Bookstore, near 9th st.
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CLOTHING.
Complin entary Card and Invitation to
the Public. 1886.

Complimentary Card and Invitation to
ssyXTHEN / HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRIED DOLLARS OF. MY OWN
MONEY, ! will trade hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
lion" | will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men Maxims like these aud for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as Well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. s. A., u. s. NJ, Tailor,
and fInventeur des Nodes to progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street a few years ago. to be tie present
sole proprietor OF the store 25 feet front by los feet
WAY. op'0 - s''' - " AD
II is also equally true that with money. cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE yEsTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on Importation and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want of discounted
money at any price loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. d. 1S54.)
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while mos, thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times SELL
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Velvet Vestings, DC, &c, and
is determined not TO be outdone in liberality OF
dealing, nor undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined,
TO the best of bis ability, TO employ merilorious
laboring class of Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
| this date, until The beginning ofthe year 1858 the
| resources OF his magnificent Tailoring Establish.
| ment, free of profit the cost of all his goods
combined with his own graluitous services, TO his
| friends and the public. TO be considered sort
| of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFTl
examplezing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers ofthe Army
| and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens the pres
ent imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow-men, aid and
| assist the Inauguration OF better state OF trade
| all over the world from the commencement Of The
/ New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
| five. | am, fellow-citzens, representing one o
| the links of CommerceD yours truly, ever grateful
aud obliged
GEORGE P. FOX,
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COURT OF AIMS,
Washington city, ID. G.

In addition to the Practice OF Law, as here
tofore, in all the Courts OF the District, and in
the Supreme Couu Of the United States, ths un.
dersigned will devote himself assiduously 10 the
Prosecution OF Claims against the Government
in the above Court, established in this city by act
Of Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizance Of all claims arising under the Consii.
tuition, or founded upon any law Of Congress, or
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express implied, with the
Government ofthe United States or any of its OF
6cers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose the claimant viii be paid at the
Treasury OF the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
Nj. THOMPSON,
attorney md Counsellor al Lar,
WASHINGTON CRY, d. &.
April 2I--imtf
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ID ARE PENSION B0oks.-" Lands in

ID ARE PENSION BOOkS.-ss Lands In
III Illinois to Soldiers of the Late War; giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
land j the description Of the tract of land granted
to each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received. A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, 1918, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for The rejection or suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY
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CANDY IL HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL " STEVENS Alsrandt4a .
ToHN IL, BUTHMANN, Importer and
OIL Dealer In Vine. brandy. Girars &c.

~ Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Fourl
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his fu
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port of various grades Cham.
payne, in quarts and pnts, different ~rands.
great variety of Rhine Wine, some of IL
sparkling.
Also, ST Peray sparkling red and white Claret
al prices from SO so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine. st
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis-
key, Irish Malt Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Round trip ticket 10 WarrentoH, from
Saturdays TO Mondays. SO
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at o'clock,
a. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Culpeper Court
House. h hT
leaving Alexandria at o'clock, a. m, on Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
u II Passengers for the White SulphU Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandra daily con
meeting with the stages al SIaunton.
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order w. B. CROCKETT,
June 1T Agent
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MRS. BEECHER STOVES NEW

M RS. BEECHER STOVES NEW
QN Work-The May Flower and Misceaie
Gus Writings, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Country Neighborbood, by Miss L. A. Du-
puy, author of The Conspiraior, &c, &c.
Fosters First Principles of Chemistry, Illus
trated Adapted specially for classes.
Tri-colored Sketches in Paris during the years
lS5l-2-3.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore.
Aprli ~ near 9th ST.
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NEW NOVEL, by the author of 6 Mary
IN Barton."-North and South, by the author
of Crawford, the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
371 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palaces by
John s. G. Abbott. Price ST.
Just published, and for sale at II
aaa TAYLOR IL MAURYS
March 3 Bookstore, near 9th st.
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LAW NOTICE.

NTM T. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
wv and j. KNOX WALKER, have formed a
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court or the United States and the Court OF
Claims in Washington, and in the Courts of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington and Memphis.
One Of the parties will always be found at either
place and letters addressed 10 them will receive
prompt attention. April 21--tfeod
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is.

IN rael and the Genles, by DR.. Isaac Da
Costa. N Ers A
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains Of the late Rev. w. H
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works Of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, I6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY & BALLA NTYNE
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

IN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
Il ception Of guests on the 27th OF this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear OF the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the
will be furnished with the best the markets can
afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared to render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber therefore trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do 80
at any time after the goth, by calling the Hotel
L. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov left
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

The cheapest, most comfort -ac, and expedi-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot springs.
r.. rzz,uruuu, ARRANGEMENT having
- y been made with the owners OF tho
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE TO
run between Alexandra and Washington, dis
lance of six miles, in connection with the trains
on This road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l, 1854:
train from Alexandra TO Gordonsville, and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
OF Duke and Henry streets, at O'Clock, a. m,
on the arrival OF the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast board, arriving al
Gordonsyille at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad 10 Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Stanton. Hepaa ahM gH =. ~ o n ~
train from Gordonsville 10 Alexandra, and in5
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsvile al
IL o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandra al half
past o'clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandra TO Warrenton and, in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at O'Clock, p. m, arriving at
Warrenton 81 O'Clock, p. IN. tG
On Sunday will leave at z O'clock, q. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandria and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrentsn daily Sun
day excepted at quarter before o'clock, a. m,
arriving at Alexandria al half-pasi 8 o'clock a. m
On iaday willleave at quarter past IL o'clock,
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DENSION LAWS.-Thc last edition, COM
IL piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
lo49 In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi.
nances oftho old Congress, showing the pay TO of.
ccrs Of the line and the staff Of the army the hos.
pta department. and medical staff, and OF the
quartcrmaser's department; halfpay Of the line
under the resolve of October 21st, 1850 !; under
other resolutions, to officers TO officers Of themcd.
ical department and medical staff, chnpiains; and
Communication pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names ofthe officers
OF the continental line Of the army in all theStates
who served TO the end of the war, and acquired
the right OF communication pay; with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free to any part of the Uni
ted States. For sale at a sa
TAYLOR ~ MAURY's bookstore,
Feb IA Near Ninth street.
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HARPERS MAGAZINE for June, at
Jul SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.

h SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerhocker Magazine, for June.
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer.
Dickenss Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast as published and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
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NTANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudments of Greek, if desired. All OF which will
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address. and will furnish the best references
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need he offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK
Dec SIT Pittsfed, Massachusetts
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY. =
THIS BEAUTIFUL BURIAL PLACl

Il ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for the reception the remains Of deceased
persons
The Mausoleum has capacity for a hundred
oodies. in which such friends Of the dead, a. may
apply, can place the departed until they ssleci
sites for graves.
The plan of the lncorporators is one of equality
n regard to the lots. which will not be put up
publicly for sale, (although they usually bring
premiumD making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an oficeis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctually attended TO
at the present Office, in the east wing Of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery
Visiters are requested not to drive fas, through
he Cemetery grounds.
VIM. 8. HUMPHREYS.
~ r. Glenwood is situated q short distance
iu- north Of the Capitol Aug 27--3m
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TAYLOR & MAURY,s ELASTIC PEN.
IL No 27-This Pen, which is manufactured by
Perry & Co., London, expressly for Me.srs. Tay.
lor o. Maury, will be found unequalled in all the
requirements Of good steel Pen tt
Sold in gross boxes. price 81, at
TAYLOR Il MAURYS
Book and Stationery Sore,
April II near 9th At.
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NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME.

y ut HI'oSLEI UPuTu' WUFh,
HYPATiA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the author Of Yeast" Alton Locke &c
vol l2mo, Price 81 %
nF the author OF :" Hypaiia" the London Spec
~ tator says : Take him all in all, England
has no literary man of his years who can set up
beside him as his equal in variety and qualify OF
endowments and in richness Of promise"
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng
ish language. National InteUigencer
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS g. CO.
Boston and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY.
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NJ EW YORK, May 2, Is53.-The UNDER
1N signed has his day opened an Office. No. "a
William street, merchants Exchange Tor IN.
transaction OF a general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government.
state, and city s.curites bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--u EMANUEL HART