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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OrrIcE or METROPOLITAN r. r. COMPANY,
Georgetown, d. O., Dec 20, 1854.

SEALED proposals. for the grading, ma
~ sonry, and bridging Of forty three and a half
$40 miles of this road will be received at the or
hce OF the company until three O'Clock =. NJ. ON the
The maps, pro1les, plans, aud specifications will
be ready for inspection on and after the 9th day Of
February.
Tho Mstropolitsn Railpoad is designed 70 extend
from the cities Of Washington and Georgetown TO
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad BY an easy and di-
rect route connecting with the latter road east Of the
Point Of Books" on the Potomac river, and making
saving Of distance on the first ninety miles of the
present travelled route from the Capitol TO the Wes-
tern and Northwestern States Of forfy-ive miles
Proceeding from the point Of intersection with the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad the route extends 10 the
city Of Frederick, and passing through the richest
agricultural districts Of Maryland terminates In the
city OF Hsgersown, where it connects with lines of
railroads, nowin operation, extending TO Harrisburg
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, DC
The portion Of the road for which proposals are
now invited extends from the westerly line Of the
District Of Columbia 20 "a miles from Georgetown)
TO the city Of Frederick.
Proposals will be received for the work in sections
Of one mile each, or for the entire distance Of 431f
miles,
The work is generally Of a medium character for
this part of the country, with some heavy cutting in
the earth and rock, and bridging and every facility
exists for prosecuting II vigorously and with encon
my at all seasons Of the year. The country Is ele-
waited and rolling, well watered, and remarkably
healthy. -
The time conditioned for the conpletion Of the con.
tracts viii be from one to two years.
Any further Information desired by persons pro-
posing for the work win be furnished at the Office or
may be had by addressing the President Of the Com
pany, by letter, prior 70 The day Of letting
BY order of the Board Of Directors
FRANCIS DODGE, President
EDMUND FRENCH, Chief Engineer.
dec 30-2awtfeb5
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GENTLEMENs' HAIR-DREssING
ESTABLISHMENT,
Willard,s Hotel.

UOHN III. GIBBS bees leave to call the
- attention of the Gentlemen to the above estab-
lishment where they viii find every comfort in the
Shaving, Har-cuttng, Curling Shampooing and
Hair Dying departments.
Alse, to his Wigs Scalps, and Toupees, which ar.
tices cannot be surpassed in the United States and
are always on hand made 10 order at short notice
His stock Of Toilet articles and Furnishing Goods
are carefully selected, and will be found 10 comprise
the best kinds Of Combs, Brushes Lubin's Extracts
all sorts Of Paris Perfumeries; Guerlain's, Rggcs,
and other Shaving and Toilet Soaps. Best quality
Razors nail Knives Penknives; Tweczers Razor
Strops; genuine Parma Cologne, in long short, and
wicker bottles; Toilet Mirrors Cold Cream, Lip
Salve, Amondne; and almost every requisite for
the Toilet
In Furnishing Goods he has kid Gloves, white
and coored fashionable Cravats Scarfs, Neck Ties
winter Gloves; Shirts Suspenders, Stocks, pocket
Handkerchiefs, Collars &c. all Of which have been
purchased from the best houses in New York, and
dec 11---eod8m*
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EB Persons residing in the I'D or 4th
wards, who desire to become subscribers TO the Daily
and number of residences at either OF the following
places, viz: Adamsons Book and Periodical Store.
Seventh street. opposite the Post Office; Evans 3
Drug Store, corner Of Seventh and l. or r. Y Psynes
Drug Store; corner Of Fourth and Massachusetts
avenue. r. w. BATES
nov IA AOent-
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rsy~ Our Georgetown Subscribers who do
not receive the paper regularly will leave their
and address nj Welch a Wilson's, Joseph 4. Brchs
or DIR. Linthicum's. w. ii. CALHOUN,
nov Is No. SO, Jefferson street
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II III. JOHNSON, Family Grocer, corner
81 Of Seventh and streets, No 4S9, Is being con-
stantly supplied with fresh Family Groceries Of all
kinds, 70 which he respectfully socits the patronage
Of his friends. nov 13--H
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WALL y STEPHENS.

PENNSYLVANIA Avenne, between 9th
II and 10th streets, have just received large as
sortment of Cloths, Cassmers, and Vestng, which
they viii have made upto order In the most hshion-
able styles.
Also ON hand vory large stock Of ready-made
Clothing, which they viii sell rs cheap any other
establishment in the United States dec 4
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M. Il. PARKER,

HOUSE and SlRn FAInter ana sEIhzIers
No. 60 Louisiana avenue between 9th and 9TH SITS.
dec 13-dly
~ NOTICE.--Persons dcsirous of sub
scrlbing to the AnKRIcAr OpaAN will please leave
their names and residence at VIM. b. Richards Jr.s,
Fancy Stere, at Exchange Block, at II. Mansfield 3
Aseph street. two doovs south of King or at James
Entwiste, Jr, Druggist King street. two doors south
Of Royal, Alexandria, Virginia
J. r AUDLEY, Agent
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tSg PERSONS residing in the First and
Second wards desiring TO subscribe TO the ANkaI
can 0RaAN," will leave their names at William IL
Hilton's Agent, No. 395, Eleventh street. betwcenCI
and X, and at Mr. Carrolls shoe store No. III Penn
sylvania avenue between Twentieth and Twenty
first stseet. nov "a
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fFJOHN II. HALL, agent for the Ameri-
can Organ, 7th Ward, No 64A 9Th street SOUTH be-
tween and @. Persons who desire TO subscribe for
the paper will please leave their names and residence
at Mr.. Halls and Mr.. Boswell's Drug Store, corner
of 1th street and Virginia avenue.
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THE DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN


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K- THOMAS II. JACOBS, Agent for
the American Organ, for the fifth and sixth wards
Office in Odd Fellows Hall, near the Marine Garri
son.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-22
NewGrk, ". j., Dec. 10, 1s47.
"TesaS esare OF Liver Complaint OF
ten years sfnMdlimR

.Nev York, Jan. 9th,Is4s. ~
DR.. HALsEy, Dear Sir:-Havng taken your Fopest
Wine and Plsto remove disease Of The Liver frnn,
which have suffered severely for unwords ~ IL,
years. and having adhered closely to the directions
which accompany the medicines, have oyered INV
health notwithstanding all who knew me thought nv
case ncurable. Previous to taking the VWi5a anS
Pills. hnd recourse to the best method trentnet my
continued to grow worse to an alarming degree scr,e
OF my friends spoke despairngly ofmy case and tried
to persuade from making use af any advertised
comedies; and, doubt not, but what there are iIn
drcds who arc dissuaded from taking your exceIIent
medicines in consequence ofthe deception and inef-
rioney of many advertised ~ remedies put
pity tits, that the deception used BY others shond
DC the means OF dssuadng many laboring under dis
ease, from making trial and being cured by your ex
eellent remedies, Humanity speakng they have saved
my ltfe when commenced making use Of them 7 ,
was in wretehed ,but begnnto experienee
their good effects in less than three days; and in six
weeksfrom the time purchased tile medicines Ia ibe
great surprise ofal!m my friends, was entirely cured
ken one box ofthe Pills, and two bottles o the Wina
Would to God that every poor sufferer would avail
aimseh OIL the sameremedies. Yours, &c., 4.
NERVOUS DIsoRDRRs " "iA'oN:
Are diseases of the mind as well as of the hofv ace
asSay ns oroSgao NJ On 5y tronbss and acop and are
sensitive minds. Low spirits, melancholy. frisbtfni
dreams, and fearful antciphtions Of evil rom fle
ders The Forest Wine and Pills are an cnergeiic~
remedy in these complaints. III ssa5f9 7e 10
Extract Of letter from Mr.. Joseph G. Pauldng, da-
Dr.. G. w HALSEY: PliladeIphia Sept. III Is4s.
Dear Sir, you Forest Wine and Pills have cured nv
wife ofa dreadful Nervous disorder with which she
had been afflicted for many years Her body was als,
most wasted away. She was frequently disturbed In,
her sleep by frightfu dreams, awakening ouite az.
hausted and covered With perspirann, and at tines
was about TO happen to her. Blythe use Oh fonr bot
ties of the wine and box Of the Pills, she is now in
and enjoys society as wellas ever. so0''
w J.C. PAULDING
DR.: DAVID MARVIN, a celebrated pra0titioner.so sof
New York, declared publicly, that one bottle ofiial
seys Forest Wine contained more virtues than nfty
OF the large bottles of Sarsaprila, Messrs. SIS
LAMPMAL Co., of the largest and most respeca.
gSot pie ptGggists tGg n Syracuse IN letter. Fro
Wine, ills an, excellent and good medicine, ana viii
Undoubtedly a become the leading medicine Of the
The Forest Wine is put up in large square bottles.
with Hasey blown in the glass; III per Bottle
or six bottles for $5. Gum-coated Pills. % ner
box Agents are authorized ID retail as well as whoe
sale o1Las favorable conditions as the proprietor
Appointed Agents.. 81 Ff1#Ffs1' fsSfr Asse4f7
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-22
Every Evening,
IN THE
FOLLOWING MANNER I:


Boxin which is deposited 81, ,0O0 Sealed Envel-
opes, containing the blanks and Gifts, will be placed
at the door of the Atheneum. and every shareholder
allowed to draw out an Envelope each evening they
enter. Whatever gift the envelope calls for will be
delivered Immediately. H..
As no extra charge is made for tickets all are sure
to get the full value Of their money in witnessing the
performances.
The public assured that the utmost fairness will
be observed in the distribution and guarantee that
such will be the case, committee will be appointed
to take charge of tho box. and see that all tile Gifts
are deposited in it, the box shall then be locked and
placed in possession of the committee fssH 5
Tickets may be had at all hours Of the day, at the
spacious stone Weddel House Block, formerly occu-
pied by Markham " Co., Bankers-which has Been
rented BY the Proprietor for the more appropriate dis
sbectfnlly invited 10 calaEd examine
2 The Proprietor offers the following liberal in
ducement to persons residing at distance, desrous
as acting as agents; Whoever will forward ten dol
lars shall be entitled to one extra ticket. This pro-
position open to all.
CURS1ON PARTIES from distance, and A PoR-
T1ON OF THE HOUSE will be set apart FOR THEIR
RECEPTioN-upoh. two days notice being given to
Parties residing far away as to find it inconven-
lent 6 to como n body may select ONE OK MORE
THEM. Tickets of admission will be given to ali the
purchasers, which tickets are good FOR ANY NIGHT
DURING THE sEASoN--so that the holder AT dis
agent may also be admitted to the ATHFsN EttSf nn
any future visit to the city. .ags n
Tickets can be sent by mail to any address I'm the
United States upon application by letter to 4. +.
NICHOLS & CO., APHENEUM, CIEvELANDsO o.. a
Let be borne In mind that the price ofadmsson to
the Superb Dramatic EntertaiR0asns is the same as
that uniformly charged.
The GIFTS are simply to be regarded Presents
from tho Proprietor to his Patrons, snd while they
course form splendid inducement To Visit Ths r.
theneam, he again begs to inform the public that he
will spare no exertions to make the DTamotie 1T
traetions more INTEREST," 4, If possible, than those
which before the Gift Enterprises were introduced
made The Athensim the most popular and fashiona-
Bile resort in the West. .h
Agents for the sale Of Tickets Wants3 In Essry CT
ty. T6Dn And pags of this and the adjoining States
ITO give fuli Of all the gifts, would nll four COLI
for an advertisement. we would refer to odr Bills
and circulars, which contain foli stof Gifts which
viii be sent agents OF any Wishing set as agents
Tickets spd certificates 4afs now ready, and esp i
sent BY man. NOV ~.
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New ArrangcpnenF. A

THE Subscriber having taken the old
J. stand of Durham,s & Gardner, Q doors east of the
brick block, in Ravenpa, intends to continue the BooT
SHOE and LEATHER business in all its branches.
Hewillkeep on hand to meet the wants of his Gus
TONER'S general in the Boot and Shoe line
of all kinds 6fbOth eastern and home made work and
most kinds of Leather, Linings, Findings Lasts, &C.
Allhome made work will be Of the best materialthat
can be procured and having engaged the services of
Mr. SHAW, to do his cutting, who has been employed
as cutter in some of the best establishments in the
country he fatters himself he furnish his csto
any article in the Boot and Shoe line that
willcompare instyle anddurabiity with the best work
made, eithereast or west.
Cash, Veal Skins and mostknds ofproduce TAX en- in
payment.
Raycnna, March IA, 1s55-32-tf JOHN GILLIs.
xatzgzza, THE Subscriber has an excellent
maaaM farm for sale, q miles south east of Raven.
M.1aH ma There 40 acres seventy acres on each
:, side oftheroad one goodfarm House and Barn,
wen watered on each side Of the farm a good water
privilege unoccupied at Lock on the canal.
to purchases enquire at the Store Of
J II. Bostwick d Co., or on the Farm.
Rav 'nna, March1s, 1854 4jG-6 GEn 8DsTwIeK.
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FROM MRS. NlRIAM s.PARRIsH.


Who enjoys wide reputation Physician and
Nurse. She writes HI an using your Bach's Amcri-
can Compound in my ractiee, for Nervous and
SorouiOas affections, With P-feet success. II quies
the patients nerves, while relieving them Of hack
ing and wearing cough 1t also purlles the blood.
believe it sovereign remedy for ali cases of Nurs-
ing Sore Mouth and Nipples. also used it in one
case of Erysipeas, and found it the best thing had
used. Half bottle gave full relief for the pres
ent The pati3nt is very anxious to have more. In
fact, through the recommendations of those who have
used it. ] have had numerous calls for it. Please
send me box OF your medicine, and will pay you
P.S. You may make what use You please of this
letter, have waited for and certain results
before writing you.
ERYSIPELAS OR SUROFULA.
Mr.. Thomas Gould, of Aurora, n. Y, writes May
Sd 1885, that his SON. aged three years. has been suf
fering for more than year with an eruption, resem
bling both Scrofuia and Erysipeas, and after trying
all the popular medicines and different school Is Of doc
tors, says that his sntirety cured with bottles
of 'Bachs American Compound,'' -
FROM GEO. w. CRAY.
Gents;-I think your" "Bach's American Compound
the most valuable of medicines. N.Y. wife has been
cured by it Of a Derangcment of her Stomach. which
has afflicted her for years. and my daughter Of
farming Caakeyed Month and Throgt, Ny daughter
did not use half bottle, which cured her entirely,
Any Of the above persons named, will answer any
questions asto our statements
TO INVABIDS.
This Compound contains as great healing element
Compound Fluid E1trdct Of Baach Drop or Cancer
Root, long known to the indian as never failing
cure Ior croillas Consumption uhOrsO the biOOdi
and for Chronic Inatatton; and is now for the first
time given to the public lts no secret preparation
as formulas are furnished to Physicians. We only
ask one trial. Our medicine stands upon its oUR
merits alone. q
CAuTIoN.Eaeh bottle he eater will bear the fac
simite OF " RCoyentry CO.. as the large sale al
ready reached renders II impossible to give written
signature to each bottle, intended buy OF re-
liable dealers. For sale by all dealers In medicine,
sale by NJ. Ward, Close a CO., EewYork.
P.V. Z. COVENTRY & CO., Sole Proprietors,
RayenTla, Dec, 1. IS55-6w. - Auburn, N, X,
General Agent, GAYLORD &c Co., Cleveland.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-22
Dentistry.

DR. ]. G. Wins, DENTIST, respectfully
~ informs the people Of Portage county that he has
opened an Office over Row and Wittcrs store tn
west end oftho brick block. He wiilnsert whoie sets
ofteeth the principle, andpar-
al sets in the way in suitable cases. Pvotteeth
inserted so as to be serycable and durable. Teeth
filed with Gold and tin foil so as to preserve them
from future decay from fifteen to twenty years All
work done by him viii be warranted to do good SER
vice and will be finished in the highest style ofthe art
He will ALSO pay particular attention to correcting ir-
reguartias ihchldren's teeth, and wiltreat
fully the various diseases peculiar to the mouth,
Extracting done with the utmost and with the
leaStpain possible. Chloroform given in suitable ca
ses ifrcqured and with perfect safety. References
will be given to individuals who have worn whole and
partial ofteeh. puup by him, for years and with
complete success. Also to those who have now in
their mouths, 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 invites all who mayrequire the serv-
ofa Dentist to give him call beforeengagingw
and ensures those persons who may favor him with
thcparonage, thaths charges wilIbe reasonable and
his work warranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Most
kinds offarm producetaken in exchange for work..
Specimens of his workmay be seen al his office.
March 7, 1855-31-tf .=,t'
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Boot aIad Shoe store.

He subscrlber would respectfully an
l. nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and vicinity,
thathe hasbeeu receiving during the past week gen
eraland complete of Boots and Shoes suit
able for the Spring comprising the various kinds
and coiorsof Ladies and Gentlemen, Boysand Youths
Misses and Chidren's Caters. Enameled Pat Leather
and Calf Skin Congress Caters Bootes ana Buskins
kidand Enameled Patient Leather. Also few pair
OF ladies and Cents Ruobers ustto supply the pres
-entdemand. .,f7,.
The public are respectfully inyt TO call and exam
1nefor themselves, they may lie assured OF fndin6
an article that will suit, with prices corresponding with
the etimes. imarai-33 + ~
Ravenna, March 10. 1855 =. WIN. GARDNER.
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Groceries & Provisions.

HI HUMELBAU'rti 4, WAIT are now opens
- ing an assortment of Groceries and Prov isons,
consisting IN part OF Teas, Cofeas, Sugars Syrups
sins, Gitrons, Figs. Prunes, Soaps Oan-
aes, CT Tartar, Sal Soda, Indigs, ,Csnr
dies, Wood and Willow ewnfe, &c, sta n lsES EaIFI1
Our stock Is selected In n, Y by Judge
with particular reference 10 quality and resRness
and Whit addod to weekly All who wish 10 buy MOI
Eoods at prices, invited to call at the
first door west of the Town FALL Main e. RaseuHaM III
Nm Sood Aasser, Esgs, Ham Pork
Rayennh April 10th, is55-5e tia ess Hgx u n
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-22
TEETH ! TEETH!

| nOCT. SPELMAN would inform the cit
~ izens Of Portage County that he has returned TO
Bayenna, and fitted up rooms Doctors Swft's Drug
Store for the practice Of his professions where he will
be happy 10 wait his old friends, and many
ones as will favor him with their patronage.
/ Doct. S. has had more experience than any other
Dentist in this vicinity, and as much as any one in
Northern Ohio. In addition to this, during his ab.
sence, he has come in contact with and learned the
manipQlations of some OF the most distinguished Den
tist3 il the UnOn that he considersimself bette:
qualified FOR the practice of his profession than If b.
had remained in Ravenna. Still, he learns wi
great satisfaction to himself, that the work which
has hitherto done is in every way satisfactory TO tn
wearer, and some Off has stood the test of man
years.
There are gold lllings in this county which he inser
ted than eight years ago. which, TO all appearance
arc good finserted but yesterday, The same is
true of his artificial eeth and he refer the needy
to hundred persons, who think their artlhcialquite
as good the natural organs.
Doet. S prides himself on being one ofthe Bery fen
successful manufacturers of incorruptble mineral
teeth, in Ohio. And woll he may this branch oil
the profession is, yet, little understood though
now taught in every Dental College in the Union, ena-
contour well as mpaFting character and individu
ality to the teeth.
! Doct. S. is now permanently located in RaYcnna,
where he can be consulted 7HithOut charge; and his
prices for work will be found reasonable that OF
reputable Dentist in the country, but he will not
be Influenced by horde of irresponsible self.styed
Dentists, who are s'whpping the catn from door to
door, of whom charge exorbi;anprices for work
that is absolutely worthless, nay, positive injury to
! the patient, while another class, who have sense
nough to know their inability, content With any
price which they obtain for their services, which
woald be very dear to the patient rendered gratt
ously. IT. SPEBMAN.
! Ravannn Aurust lat IHss ~
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TN these rainy and muddy times, every far
l. &cr ought 10 have an India rubber over coat ana
ca 10 fodder and milk in ,Nicest thing ntho world.
Come aud sei them. Wen sell them cheap: lis not
the profit we after, we want to sell goods Ours
L uimbe siXpcnce, and we'll bettwo to one that w1
can beat any bOiy's slow shngup hill and down.
Our Motto,"The welfarc ofths People as reA vs. our
SDR. D2clL bOSTWlCK ~ BEATTY.