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terrified at all. She only pressed her
hands on her Cor h, ad, her lips slightly
moving, then whispered; $50, ca Fam
chon and them al. Tell them what you
saw"
"But I must leave you. Are not you
afraid :"
"No, not now, not now"
Sac covered her eyes, and again her
lips began moving.
Fanchon entered, and I, too, immedi-
ately.
l d. not expect to be credited I can
only state on my honor, W at we both
then beheld Mrs. Sa'tram Law, her
eyes open, her face quite calm ,as that of
dying eFspn, her hands spread out on
the counterpane. Beside her sat erect.
the same figure l had seen lying on The
sof' in Pals, exactly a year ago. Il
appear d more life-like than she. Neith>
'r 10 ked at each other When W
brought: bright lamp into the room, the
appearance vanished
Isabel said TO me 'Eliz1 he is come.
Impossible, You have not seen him .
''No, but YOU have - She lookt d me
sieadil, in the face. II knew it. Take
the light away, and you Il see him
again. He is hrres want to speak to
him. Quick, take the light away"
Terri. ID as l was, could not refuse
for I saw BY her features that her last
hour was at hand.
As surely as write this, 1, E liza
Hart, saw, when thr candles we're remov-
ed, at f!ure gr"w again, as out of ar
sitting by her bedside.
She turned hims If with difficulty. and
faced it. ''El "a, is he there I see
no hing but the empty chair. Is be
there :"
Yes"
Does he look angry or terrible Z"
"No."
"Anastasius." She extended her hand
towards the vacant chair. "Cousn An
a>tasu~ ;"
Her voice was sweet, though the cold
drops stood on her brow
cousin Anastasius, l do not see you
but you cun see and hear NE I am no,
afraid of you now. You know, once, I
loved you very mnch'
Here, overcome with terror, stole
back iowa ds the light d door. Thence
l stu heard Isabel ,peaking
"We erred. both of US. cous n. You
we're to- hard upon me, had too great
love fr,t, too great fear afterv ards, 81
y II. Why "A .uld b afraid Of a man
that shall die, ard of the son Of man
whose breath is in his most lis /, I should
nave worsbipped, have feared, not you,
but only God"
She paus' d, drawing twice or thrice
heavily, ih breath That could rot last
Il forgive you, forgive M also l
loved yon. II we you anything to say
to me Anastasius ~
Sil nee.
Shall We ever meet in the bound!es
wine spheres :"
Silence: long silence. We brought
in candles, for she was evidently dying.
eliza, thank you for all Your
hand 1t is so dlIk-and-n shivering
Il am afraid of going into the dark.
might meet Anast sius there I wish
my husband would come"
She was wandering in her mind, saw
Her eyes turned to the vacant chair.
as there any one sitting BY me- :"
I'D ar Label, clH yuu see any one ~
"No one--yes-" and with prefer
natural strength she started rig II up in
bed, extending her arms "Yes! There
close beh NJ y,u-l see-my husband
l am quit. saf--now -
So, with smile upon her face she died.
LATIN.-Because W. ventured st
week Is Us an exchange paper) to in
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~ Those who excel in strength are
not most likely to show CONTEMPT of
weakness. A man does not despise tbs
weakness of child.
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NJ a writer of high reputation i.
often praised for bis faults, because, in
'r.'icislDg acknowledged genius, men
'hink 1t safer to praise than to cbastise
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LATIS.-Because W. ventured lst
week (siys an exchange paper) to in
troduce few Latin wo ds into a para
graph, just IT, make little show of our
knowled re cotemporary quotes Latin
at us in a most ferocious manner. He
says "lNlhu ft." Who i Mill Who
DID he fight, aud what did he fight for
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"What was he Ike, Eliza :" repeated
Colonel Hart.
He wa midlle-ag' d; Of a pale grave
countenance, with keen, large eyes, high
fJrehead, and a pointed bea d.
"Hsaven save US | b We seen him.
to-" crird the Colonel, horror struck.
at WIS no living man you saw, Eliza. ~
''It was NJ Anas asius,"
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&c., with all their accompanying evils Cancer ex-
cepted matter how severe or ofhow long standing
The Catholicon far surpasses other remedies in be-
ing certain less expensive, and ioaying the sys
tenn in better condition. Let all interested call and
obtain phamphlet (frec) containing ample proof,
from the respectable Sources of the beneficial
suits of its use; together with letters from highly ex-
perenced Physicians, who have used 1t in their prac-
tice, and speak from their own observations.
NOTICE TO THE UNFoRTuANTE FEMALE feel 1t a
duty incumbent upon myself to declare publicly the
great blessing Dr. Marchsi's Uterine Catholieon has
proved to me. For two years .my healthw miser-
able; was almost unable to walk. Physicians pro-
nouneed my case falling of the womb, extensive ul
cerations, commencing with fuor albus. Inc pains,
irritation prostratioB, and the ntoerable fGtld dis
CHARGE rendered life burden. In this miserable con
dtons DIR. F. p. Newland recommended Dr. .Marehsl's
Uterine Cathocon. After taking four bottles find
myselfn perfect health Gratitude for my restoration
makes ardenty desire that all my sex alike unfor
tunae, may find relief from this lnestlmable med
icine. ELIZABETH A. .NEwLAND. .
No.19, West streets, Utica, N. Y.
The above statement know to be true. 4.
F. p. NEwLAND, M. D., Utica, New York.
= would be glad to have further supply, as
thd medicine is becoming very popular, and think
will continue it has given reliefn every instance
where properly taken. THOMAS NEWMAN, M. D.
NAV 29d, 1854. Mt. Vernon, Ind.
The Catholicon is doing good service here All the
patients that have tried the medicine have been bene-
fitted but one-and that one nothing can help.
Truly Yours, VIM. LAIRD HAzLETT, M. D.,
July 9th, 1854. New Philadelphia, o.
Pamphlets to be had gratis at the store Of Curtis
Hatch, Agent Druggist, Ravenna, Ohio. Sold by most
the lending Druggists in the adjoining counties.
October "a, 1894 4S69-m
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or Sally, the house maid, in the corner
pairing apples.
Enter Obidia, who seats himself oppo-
site to Sally, without saying word for fif-
teen minutes, but finally scratching his
head, breaks silence with
There's considerable imperceptible alter
in in the weather since last week.
Sally-'Taint 60 indutible and injud-
eious cold as twas; the thermomicon has
lowered up to 400 higher than zenith.
Obidia-I thinks likely, birds of that
specie fly great quantity higher in warm
days than in cold ones. Well, Sally, we
chaps are going to raise a sleighride. l
should be supernatural happy if you would
Disgrace me with your company.
SALLY would be supernatural glad to
disgrace you, but our folks suspect CON-
pany; can't &c.
obidia-I'll 60 home and thrash them
are beans that have been lying in the barn
sich darned long time. Exit Obidia.
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June 6, 1858.


NOT PARTICLE OF MERcUhvINI IT.
Let the Afflicted Read and Ponder ''-'
A N INFALLIBLE REMEDY for Scrofu-
n la, Kings Evil, rheumatism, Obs, nate Cutane-
Gus Eruptons, Pinmples or Pustules the face,
Blotches, Boils, Chroic Sore Eyes, Ring Worm or
letter, sGald Head, Enlargement and I IN Of the
Lu mbago Spinal Complaints, all Diseas arising
from an njudcious of Mercury ,mprudenc in Life,
or Impurity of the Blood.
N-PThis great Alternative medicine and Purifier Of
Blood used by thousands ofgratefu patients from
all parts of the United States, who testify daily to the
ieinss, 'e "cARTER's SPANISH MIXTURE" Neu.
Tagia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Erupons 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,
are speedily put to fight by using this great and ines
timable remedy.
For ali diseases of the blood nothing has yet been
found to compare with it. 1t cleanses the system et
nl impurities, acts gently and efficiently the Live
and Kidneys, strengthens the Digestion, gives tone to
Stomach, makes the skin clear and healthy and rAsores
the Constitution, enfeebed by disease ort down
by the exeesscs of youth, to its pristine vigor ana
strength. ~;
For the Ladies'. it is incomparaby better than all the
cosmetics ever uscd few doses Of CARTER's SPAN
MIXTURE will remove all salowness ofcomplexion,
bring the manng to the cheek, give elasticity to
the step, and improve the general health in remark.
able degree beyond all the medicines ever heard Of
ceived from persons from al parts Of the United States
is the best evidence that there is no Humbug about IT,
The press hotel keepers magistrates, physicians and
public men, well known to the community, all add
their testimony to the wonderful effects Of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER.
Cali on the agent and get circular and Almanac,
and read the wonderful this truly greatest Of all
Medicines has performed. g." tI3g
None genuine unless signed BENNETT T. BEERS,
Proprietors,- No. Pearl Street, Richmond, Va; to
whom all orders forsupplies and agencies must be ad-
dressed.
And for sale by ISwift, and C Hatch. Ravenna;
Waun 4 Wilson, Deerfeld; D. Bestwick, Edinburgh;
J. w. Cone, Franklin Mills; c. & G. r. Harmon,
Aurora; o. l.. Drake, Freedoms; Parsons f. Root,
Windham, all Dealers In Medicines everywhere.
Ravenna, Nov. %, 1854. ,as tat Les. 1y.~H
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Some ask ,Ohat kind of Forest Trees shall!
I plant? Any that grows in your vicinity,
the Maple, Hickory, Walnut, Oak, Sassa-
fras, Beech, Elm, Chestnut, Cucumber, Wild
Grape, Gum, Dogwood, Buckeye, White
wood, &c. &c. There is no lack Of splen.
did Forest trees in America.
Where shall plant! All about your house
and lanes. Ifyour house stands back from
the road-as it ought to-have wide, gen.
erous yard, of one to three acres, as you can
afford, and fill it with all the beautiful trees
and shrubs you can get, both indigenous and
exotic. If you have not already begun to
plsnt, begin now, and plant, plant, PLANT.
WiH 1t pay3 Nothing will pay so WE'LL
The labor is nothing, that is fun, mere pas.
time and hundred dollars expended in thi.
way, will add more to the selling value of q
home, than thousand dollars expended on
. house or barns. Then it will pay in the
charm that it will add to your home. The
Home where we were born, is thus surround.
ed with Forest trees, planted by "the boys
at odd times, that our good father would moi
now part with for section of land inIowa.
We never think of home, that we do not
think Of those glorious trees, planted by our
hands, and the hands of our brothers, but
which will outlive US and be the delight OF
generations that will come after US.
- Who will plant, this very spring, twenty
FIVE forest trees about his home? Every
man who does it and writes us the particu:
ars, shall have the "Ohio Farmer" for
l856, free.
10 A icord Of advice. In selecting trees, don't
get them from forest; tall spindling things,
that when topped and trimmed,will look
like poles, without roots. Get them-and
there are plenty such-fIom spots where
they have been exposed to the storms and
sunshine. These will be low, with plenty
Of limbs and roots, and if properly remoy-
ed, and planted, and fed, will make fine
shade at once.
Do you soant to plant nsrt gear! II the
loo kind oftFees are scarce, go to the wood
.aoy and select tGa ones, and cut off their
stops, and clip the ends Of their branches, and
Flstthem stand until next fall or spring, and
They will then be ready for transPlanting.--
During the summer they will throw out vip-
orous tops, and before they shed their leaves.
will Be bsautiful iress. Try it.--0aio Far
Mr..
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Attention Tcachers-.-WiImOu S
= EOLECIIO OHAhI, OF
LISH GRAMMER. The Authu

II GLISH GRAMMER.- The Author
~ having secured the copyright of the above work,
according to law happy to announce to the teachers
of the country tha his large and splendid Chart is now
e V Ms u w@o or &c
ton of such teachers desire to render the study OF
Grammar peculiarly INTERESTING and EASY for the
pupil. @
This work is the fruit of years of toll and investi-
cation, has been carefully prepared by the author
with reference to teaching with RAPIDITY, ACCURACY
duced and used by the author He has been Inform
ed however, that an effort is being made TO introduce
chart somewhat similar to his own, but yet com
Teachers Booksellers and all persons in cd
ucatonal reform, to await the publication of "Wil-
mot's Eclectic Chart," which Is ONLY LEGITIMATE
thing of the kind in the country.
The copyright of the above work being secured, all
persons are hereby forbidden the publication thereof
unless by special arrangement with the author,
n E.C. WILM0T.
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Metaic Burial Cases,

CLOCKS, a good assortment for sale
" cheap9at RIA. BAIRD & Co.'S.
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tell you to get on T
'And sure | did,

THE FREMONT CLAIM DETERMINED
BENTON is happy. He has been nominated
eat home" for President ofthe United States,
and the Mariposa claim Of his son-in-law,
Col. FREMONT, has been determined in ia
vor of the claimant. This claim embraces
forty-four thousand acres of mineral lands
in California, purchased for $4,000, and now
supposed to be worth as many millions as
there were hundreds. This constitutes Col.
FREMONT, beyond all question, the richest
man in America.
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TESTIMONY FROM OHIO

John Hoffman, brownsville, Ohio, May sotb, 1858,
said 81 write to state for your satisfaction, and also
recommendit to be, highly valuable medicine, which
know from having used It'll my own family to my en-.
tire satisfaction: All who have usedit give the same
Stephen A. Mealy, Canton, Ohio, May Ill 1885, SAN.
Having heard your German Biters highly recommend
ed from sources in which placed much conffdehce
ordered four bottles from Cleveland. One of them
gave to my daughter who has derived great benefit
from II; two of the others sold immediately, and
would like you to send me supply of 1t to seii.''
John CLARK, Brpnswiek, Ohio May 20, lss4, says:
"Your German Bitters have proved successful in oyory
that has come to my knowledge and has opened
for itself a great demand.,' -. =.
Thomas Letehford Covington, Ohio, Dec. eeI, ia5s,
says; sMy wife has been affected with the Liyercom,
plant and Dyspepsia for a number Of years, during
which time have spent great deal for doctorng, but
she received very little benefit theretrom, and finally
the doctors said she could not be cured Last sprin
she concluded to try your Bitters she took two bottles
and ever 81 nee taking them she hes been able to attend
to her business until very lately she had new attack
but has again commenced the Bitters. have sold
quite anumber Of bottles through her recommenda-
ton and as far as can learn, 1t has given satisfaction
TO all,n a-tett, sEs sfet st5!~S ~ ~ an ~
David Abbott, Austinbnrg, Ohio, December <. ,ssa
SAYS: "Permit me to bear testimony to the
efficacy of your German Btters In the,cure of Liver
complaint For years previous to taking IT, waste.
yerely afflicted with disease Of the Liver so much fhat
did not expect to live, but by free use Of tbs ii
teTs, thanks to kind Providence, find lnsself An
trey restored to health and able to resume my usual
These Bitters are entirely vegetable and fresfron
Alcoholic smulan and all Injurious ingredients. mild
IN their opeation they strengthen the system never
Iheyars vegetable and free from all injuri.
sdsoldby dealers in medicine everywhere. sssw
sSid BY I. swift and e; Hatch, Rayenna; Wanna
Cone, franklin Mills; e.. &C. X. Harmon "A urors.
o. j.. Drake, Freedom; Parsons 4 Root. Wiadiss-s
sna dealers in medicines every wherss o N
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sDAUsHTERs AND FLOwEks.-A father can
scarcely make his daughter more jealous or
happy than by presenting her with the means
Of securing beautiful fioWer-gardsn. Pre-
pare the ground for her, and she will plant
seeds and shrubs with alacrity-and she
will find pleasant and healthy employment
in cuEtipatias them too. And then the
charming fragrance! the humsnizing and
ciyilizing influence which such home-sur-
roundings exert is beyond computation
Try it.
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A MAN SAWED TO PIEcEs.-The Minden
Ua.) Gazette has the following account of a
terrible accident in that place.
"On the evning Of the 18th of February
our worthy townsman, Mr.. john Little, was
accidentally caught in the steam saw-mill in
this place, and sawed literally to pieces. Both
Of his thighs were taken off close to the hips,
and the left arm close to the elbow. He
lived several hours after it occurred, and
made his will deliberately, and talked COM
posedly 10 his friends.
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eTHESE Cases are fast coming into gener-
L al use The advantage cfthese over the COM
mon wood Coffin, are as follows: l, they air tight;
O. they are ndestructabo from natural causes g. they
efectualy resist the pressure of the earh they
proof against water and consequently vcrmn of all
kinds S. they proof against the dissectors knife; 6,
they entirely preventive escape ofoensye gasses dur
ing the transportation of the body from one place to
another; 7,the body be preserved for weeks and
even months in hot weather without any perccivable
change.
Also, we keep on hand shrouds at low price, this
prevents the necessity of turning the house of mourn
ing into a sewing shop, and we think will be great
convenience TO all.
We have also the common wood Coffin, from the
childs to the grown person.
full assortment Of the above Cases sma and large)
canbe found ct the Furniture Rooms. in the Phoenix
Block.
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DRY GOODS, &C.
stoves for the PeopIcl
s. cLUTE, would say to the, people Of

IT s.. CLUTE, would say 10 the people Of
al RayennA and vicinity, that be continues 70 carry
on the Copper, Tin and Sheel Iron business IN all t
branches and will furnish as good ware a. any other
estabishm ent, and cheap too He will pay especial
attention 10 the manufaeurngand putting up Of Rave
Troughs and will do all work in that line as cheap and
a "leetles better than any OF the "one horse" Tin
shops traYe cling aboutthe country.
All wares made and sold at this establishment, will
be OF tho very best materials and done In the mos
workmanlike manner ane warranted. He intends 70
keep ON hand general assoFtmentof STOVES and
HOLLOW WARE, ofthe very latest and best patterns
andRtprlees that defy competition. Old Copper, Brass
Pewter, Rags, and most kinds Of country produce
short noiee. 80. -, 49,. .-.s. s...r. +.
His shop is on the sonth side Of Main ST. Just across
from the Pheuix Bloeki RaVenna, Ohio. just call II
work and prices. NJ JOHNS. CLUTE.
/ RaEenna, Sept. II, 1854. s.&.t "a 4s4-u
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Stoves! StOVeS!!
THE subscribers keep on hand and ar

THE subscribers keep on hand and are
i constantly receiving the largest and best assort
ent of Stoves in this county; among which, some
new patterns of Cook Stoves not before introduced
The King of Stoves has very large elevated oven, ca
pable of baking six loaves at once, has six boiler
hoes is perfect in all its operations, and is decidedly
one Of the most splendid Stoves in use. The United
States has also very large elevated oven, the boiler
holes are so arranged that large brass kettle can be
used upon it, the bottom plate is of sufficient thick
ness to be proof against cracking and is altogether
of the best Stoves in market. The Genesee Valley
new and beautiful elevated oven Stove, of smaller
size than the Others and will recomend itself to those
wishing a cheap and convenient Cook Stove.
We also keep most of the old patterns Of Stoves
such as the Empire State, Bangup, Cobb's Elevated
Oven, Clinton Air-Tight, Western, True American
and others, VIC have not time to mention.
Those wishing good Stove will do well to give us
call at our Soye room, at the old stand formerly
cupied by C. Prentiss one door west of the Prentis
House. BEcKLEY & RAwsoN.
RayenDa, June, |. 1854
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Wantg.

aMss" said an inquisitiEe little girl 'Will
rich and poor people live together when they
60 10 hesvsnP "Yes, my dear, they will be
aIIalike there.n "Then, ma, why dOntric
and poor Christians associate together hersr
The rich mother did not answer.
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AtWater Seminary.

THE Winter Term of this Institution, To-
l. Gated in Atwaer, Portage county. o., on the Cleve
land & Pittsburgh Railroad, will commence on We'd
nesday. December 9Th, and continue eleven weeks,
under the charge ofts present Principal, Mr.. E. B.
FA1RCHILD, assisted by Miss J. II. BARTON; both
from one of the leading Educational Institutions in
Massachusetts,.
TERMs.-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 ofTrustees 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.
1t is under the control competent Instructors, who
have had much experience Teachers in one of the
first Educational Insuonsin Mass, and who will de-
vote their best efforts to promote the moral and in
tellectual welfare of those whose instruction is COM
mitted TO their charge.
For particulars please address the Principal, or
LYMAN HINMAN, ,
ORRIN BALDWIN, ; Trustees.
AMBROSE CULVER,>
Atwater, Nov. IL, 1854. 4ss.tf.
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d6FTde other day the Conductor Of a
train on our Railroad discovered an Irishman
in car soon after starting from Rome and
demanded his fare. Pat declared he had no
money. The Conductor ordered him to leave
at the first stopping blace, not far Distant
Accordingly Pat was one of the first to get
off at the next station. But judge of the
Conductors surprise and wrath to find him
aboard when fairly under way. did | not
tell you to get Off
'And sure did,
why, then, are you here again?
'And sure did you not say, 'All aboard!'
This was too much for the worthy Con.
ductor, and Notwithstanding the decree
against dead heads he was allowed tc
pass
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0G HAKERS" Fluid extract of valenair
~ for nervous diseases, Price 25 cts per bottle;
Wright's Katharon article for the Hair; Ponds
pain destroyer and healing extraet Troupe q Fcka-
soft Black Liniment; Liquid polish for Leather, &C.;
polish for furniture; shaving cream and soaps; trans
parent and fancy soaps; Bufwel' washing soaps Cod
Liver oil In bottles; cough remedies Of every descTp-
ton. For sale at SWIFT,S.
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House Keepers,

MATT A Notwithstanding more
w coming IN the shape OF sei-heathg Smooth-
ing Iron. With handful or two of charcoal, per-
sou do the Ironing for ordinary sized family it
saves the Inconvenience of heating up sove the eX-
pense offre WOOD the necessity of working one half OF
very unpleasant necessity of working in swelterng
heat from Stove, is generally the where Irons
heat nthe old way, youhave only to try them to be
convinced. For sale at BECKLEY g. RAwsOE's.