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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

Indian Loof--Two quarts Of fine corn
meal scalded dry, one tablespoonful salt,
one and half pints Of -four, one pint Of
nolasses, one pint butter-milk, teaspoonful
,salsratus; mix well, and bake three hours
slowly, in an iron basin.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

Fly Poison aoithoMt 4rsenic.--The fol-
lowing preparation is much used in Europe
for the destruction Of flies - Quassia, eight
parts; water, five hundred parts !; molasss.,
one hundred and twenty-five parts. Boil
the quassia and water ten minutes; strain
and add the molasses. The preparations can
easily be made by any one, Fliesar at
trscted by this and soon killed.
'wFat pork is employed.on sons Of tile
Ohio Railroads for :lubhcating axels. Itia
placed, in thin slices, id the axle boxes.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28
w Speaking against long prayer

w Speaking against long prayers,
Elder Knapp says:
"When Peter was endeavoring to walk
on the water to meet his master, and was
about sinking, had his supplication been rs
long as the introduction to some Of our mod
ern prayers, before he got through he
would have been fifty feet under water."
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

ET A painter having turned physician,
was asked the reason. Because, my for
mer business exhibited my mistakes in too
glaring manner. have now chosen one
in which they will all be buried"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

E A man who does not take news
paper is not only poor, but will always
remain SO. The less men know, the less
they earn. Folks who labor for seventy
FIVE cents a day.. always sign their names
with an K.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28
A Fine Farm.

A correspondent of the st. Louis Demo
crat gives the following description Of the
farm Of Messrs John Singerson and Broth
crs, of Missouri. 1t is situated sixty miles
south of St. Louis, and has been in cultiva.
ton less than ten years. Very few farmers
will come up to the description here given
Statistics will better show its proper
tons than elaborate descriptions Of scenery.
Four hundred acres of pasture-one hun
dred and fifty acres meadow, eighty Of
wheat, sixty-fve Of oats and rye, corn and
potatoes, enough to supply the numerous
family and stock-nine miles Of Usage
orange hedge, trimmed, add much to the
picturesque beauty Of the rolling prairies,
enclosing pastures orchards, nurseries, flow
cr gardens and fields, vcrdant network
binding all together, protecting and orna-
men,ing at the same time. There are two
hundred acres of orchard just coming into
vigorous usefulness-cight thousand peach
and appricot trees, aud, from present ap-
pearance, some of them will give many a
rich treat ere the wintry wind sweap over
US again. Pear, apple, plum and cherry,
bear swift witness of the "good time COM
ing"
Twenty five acres Of Strawberries have
already given our st. Louisians forctaste
of the future, and dozens of men are now
engaged in replacing the old beds, enarg-
ing them by the acre three hundred grape
cuttings have been set out this spring, and
most Of them are doing well forty thou
sand cvergrecns in fine and fresh conditions;
two hundred and ten thousand ounce trees
are ready for the budding Of pears; twenty
bushels Of peach stones and seven bushels
of apple seed have this season been planted,
and acres ara covered with uprising
life. A great variety of trees are cultivated
for the market, and it would he easier, per-
haps, to tell what the Messrs. Singersons
have not, that is indigenous to this climate
than to enumcratc what they have.
"The whole stock Of tlees, shrubs, vines
and evergreens, numbers two Millions
(Mr. Singerson says it is nearly three mil
lions, and he put it down at two millions,
lest the incrcdulous should he frightened at
its vastness Of number, and set the whole
down rs fable.
awe spent two and half hours riding
through the grounds and examining the
fields, pastures, orchards. lawns, meadows
gardens, shruLLery-lookcd down into the
wells, examined the spring, the stone quar-
ry, SAW the fine Durhams the good horses,
listened and laughed at the proud guttera
crow Of Monsieur Shanghi, heard Madame
Poland cackle, and returned convinced that
we had not seen all, and that no ono can
realize the extent Of the farm, or its high
state Of culture, and the labor and expense
necessary to keep in progress, that has not
taken ride through its shady drives, It's
bordered avenues and hedged lanes.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

,GE Which can smelI the rat quickest
the man who knows the most, or be
who has the most nose
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-02-28

EV "sit down." said Judge to an i'm
pertinent limb of the law, II cannot enter
tain your ridiculous proposition"
"But my necessity
"Yes, yes, your necessity understand
i admit you are = necessity yourself, or
at least the next thing to it, for necessity
knows no law"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-05-15
First Of the season.

Our readers will discover in another col
umn the advertisement OF MAJOR
BROWNS COLOSSEUM consolida-
ton of FIVE separate and distinct companies
which is to exh ibit in Ravenna on Thurs.
day May 22d. With acertain portion Of
community there appears to exist sort OF
uncOmpromisng prejudice with regard to ex-
hibitions Of the above character-caused-- -
we presume, by the impositions which have
been practiced upon them by the many "one
horse" concerns without means or merit,
which were wont to visit US. But this is
said to be good concern and now that a
good concern is coming, such preiudices will
be thrown aside, and they will "render unto
Caesar that which is Cesar's'. Such ex.
tensive establishments come but seldom.
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Penmanshtp and cnrd-wrti.ng

Penmanshtp and Cnrd~W rtting'
One OF the most beautiful and valuable
accomplishments, which can be acquired by
any person, is that of good penmanship.--
To write in on easy, rapid and at the same
time, graceful and legible hand, is an ac'
quirement, possessed by comparatively few.
Still, none is more PRACTICAL or necessary,
and it is wonder, that more attention is
not paid to II, as u necessary part o. cduca-
tion, Prof. w. s. LACEY, who has been for
some time stopping in Ravenna, is one of
the best Penman, as well as one OF the most
successful Teachers of this beautiful art,we
have ever met Since coming to our place
he has given instruction to class in pen.
manship. The rapid improvement of those
under his charge, is abundant evidence Of
his superiority as an instructor. He also de-
votes considerable attention to Gard writing.
We have had on opportunity to examine nu-
merous specimens, and can testify that we
have never seen better. They possess all
the accuracy and beauty Of an Engraving,
without the stiffness. To those who desire
to receive instruction in this inyaluable art,
either here or elsewhere. we most cheerfully
recommend our friend LACEY.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-05-15

or The Committee Of gentlemen ap.
pointed to select suitable location for fe.
male Seminary on the Western Reserve,
of which mention was made in the Sen.inei
last week, met at Cleveland yesterday
Delegates from the different points interest.
ed in its location were present. E. SPALpINo
Esq. and Rev. ]. C. HART, of Ravenna
were in attendance to represent the claim,
of this county. We learn from them that q
decision will be made in a few days. and
that from present indications, there is pref
ty good prospect Of getting the Seminary
here.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-05-15

LINDA !; on, THE You've PrtoT OF THE
BELLE CREoLE. BIZ MRs. CAROLINE LEE
HENTZ, Author OF Ernest Linwood,"
" Courtship and Marriage" ect. Com.
plete in one large duodecimo volume,
neatly bound in Cloth, for One Dollar, or
In two volumes, paper cover, for Seventy
Eve Cents.
Il. B. PETERSON is one Of the largest book
publishers in the United States. His works
are slwsys elegantly bound, and neatly prin-
ted on clear white paper. "LlspA," the
work abouttn be Published, is said to be one
of the best works Of fiction ever written by
its distinguished authoress. Mrs. CAROLINE
LEE HrrIz. It Is full Of romance andfasci-
nates every reader.
or Copies Of either edition Of the work,
Will be sent to any oneto any part Of the
United States, free Of postage, on renting
the price Of the edition they may wish, 20
the publisher, n letter
Published and for sale II the Cheap
Book and Polishing Establishment Of 7. B.
PsTERsoE, No, loa Chestnut 81, Philadel-
phia. r
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-05-15
NEWS FOR THE MILLION
THE ROAD TO FORTUNE MADE EASY!

TT is an old but very true saying, that
u 1'zoHsy sared 10 nSasy nads"-and 10 this money
making age, every makes II his business 20 see
where he can buy the bsstg00ds for the LEAST MON-
by. The subscriber takes this method OF Informing
the PEOPLE Of Portage County that u is unyer-
sally admitted by all, that GREESNFIELD-
ER'S Is the place TO get What you want In the way
0f CLOTHING and Furnishing Goods Of all descrip
tons. Ny entire stock OF Men aud Boys Clothing was
purchased under the most yarorabLe eireHmstaHsssi
which vlli enable me 70 offer BARGAINS that will as
ToNisH THE sArIVEstl! Asit does not cost any Thing
to examine the goods and ascertain the prIces all those
who Wish 10 satisfy themselves where they can certain
Iy make tAe best bargaiHs requested to call aud
Judge for themselves.
"A word to the wise Is sulielent."
Deemng itunneees sary 10 say any thing more than
that Ny Goons ARE ToR SALE, and am bound TO sell
them as Low as MONEY CAN BUY THEM ANY
WHERE. Persons friendly to the cause. drop In al
No. 3, Phenix Block. c. GREENFIsLDEk.
Ravanua Nav II. lp5G.
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A HUMAN LIFE SAVED.

DOwAGIkC, Mich, March II 1856.
J. A. RHODES, Esq dear Sir-As took yeuf
medicine to sell consignment, ssno cure pay,n
take pleasure in statngi its effects reported b5
three brothers who live in this place, and their test
mony Is fair specimen of all have received: s
w CoNKLIE told me-''I had taken nine bottles of
Christie's Ague Baisam. and continually run down
while nslng until my lungs and liver congest:
that degree that blood discharged from my mouth
and bDwes, that all thought it Impossible for to
live through another chill. The doctors too did all
esy S5 oafns d Snn
Cure which at once relieved me of the distress ard
nausea at my stomach and pain in my head and bow.
els, and produced permanent cure In short mc."
HIM GoNKLlN says: ~ had been taking medfeibo
of as good doctor have In our county and Ia.
Ken any quantity Of quiline and specifies wit6out any
good result, from 95th Of August 10 I7lh December
But seeing how nicely il operated on my brothcrl got
a bottle Of RHODES FKvER AND aGUE CURE,
which effected permanent cure by using two-thirds
S NJ CoNkLIN was not here, but both Che other
brothers say his case was the same as II MS. 1sold
the medicine to both the same day. and the cure was
specify, Yours with respect, A. HUNTlN GT6N.
The above speaks for itself. Good proof as il is Il
Il of no better tenor than the vast number Of ike
tfcates have already published, and the still greater
amount that's continually pouring in to me.
One thug more Last year had occasion TO Cau.
ton the Public in these Words
~ Eotice one wh0 kars taken ore of my rsRerai
circulars. substituted the name Of their nosfrum for
my medicine and then With send thtir
pamphlet NTH the exclamation, .Lst TIE proprietor Of
Now take peasfire in saying that the Caution re-
ferred to the same Dr. Chfise's Ague Balsam has
is mentioned III the above certificate.
There are several other industrious PEOPLE who are
applying To their poisonous trash all that publish a.
bout my Fever aud Ague Curc,or Antidote TO oMalarh
except the certificates Of cures. and the certificate 81
the celebrated Chemist, DR. james Chiffon, 81 Y,
in favor Of its perfectly HARaLESS CHARACTER,
which is attached TO every bottle These will aRays
serve TO distinguish my medicine from initationsE
JAS RHODES, Proprietor, Providence, r. J..
Wholesale Agents, st Louis, II BLAKSLEY; Chica
60, BARCLAY BROS; Ravcnha. A BELDiK6. and
April ~, 1885, 97-3m
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or Our subscribers must have patience,
we shall soon be through the publication OF
the laws and then can devote more space 10
select miscellaney. We'hope, however dry
and uuintoresting these enactments may be,
that they will all BE- thoroughly read. Next
week we shall probably publish the act ITO
1ncorporote the State Bank of Ohio" 1t
Il one upon which the people will be called
to vote at the next General election, and
they should read and preserve the paper con-
tanning L.
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Last Monday as Isaac c. DAVIS Of Free
dom, was riding in buggy, the shafts were
broken and the horse became frightened
and ran. Mr.. DAVIS was. thrown out. His
foot caught in the spokes Of the wheel and
the sneie was put out of joint and the foot
turned and twisted up towards the knee. The
injury Is very severe one. DR.. BESNETr
was called in and set and dressed the snele.
But with the most skillful trestment (and
that he will be sure to have under DR.. BEN
\ Errs eare) twill render Mr.. DAVIS lame
for long time.
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/. RAvENNA, MAY 10, 1856.
The Crop. Of Portage County 70

,rne Srops Of POrtuge County for
"a 1854 nud 1854.
By reference TO the last report Of Audi
TOR MORcAx for the wear 1866, we gather the
foJloving interesting statistics in regard to
the Grain crops of Portage County for the
ve,rs lsb3 and 1854.
MI, ~ .o,n n,,n,sd
4. ,osa ein,.
70 hr.bs,. u,,bs,ed. ,laI e5s.
-o..., ,,,;o,d 80, ,rs. h bu.b AT.
w. ,n,.bc. ~ .r,a. cr corn nlanted
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Portage County Bible Society.

Portage County Bible Society.
The Annual Meeting Of the Portage Coun
ty Bible Society was held in Rayenna las
Tuesday.
The following are the names of the off
GERS chosen for the ensuing year.
GREENBuRY KEEN-President.
DR.. P. BARRoN-Vice President.
DR.. THOMAS EARL,
Dea. ]. PORTER, I"
G. w. CLARK, Secretary.
Dr.. I. SWIFT, Treasurer.
A. R. VANCE, Depositary.
J. H. EBERT, Auditor.
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Or We have received a copy of,the Pro
ceedings Of the Pennsylvania Democratic
State Convention. in pamphlet form. w e
wish, sincerely that they mi ght be read by
every citizen of the United States. The re-
solutions take bold, manly ground. The
speeches were eloquent and powerful.
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or Mr.. PAUL KINNEY, residing 10 Hor-
rison comfy, Kentucky, near Cynthiana, on
awakening one morning last week, found
that his stock had increased during the night,
eighteen male colts, six calves and six ne.
gro children, the total value Of which is
$24oO. Rather prolific place that Harri-
Sun county. ....
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EBAnNUM thinks the recently published
letters of Jenny Lind to friend in Phia-
delpha, sympathising with the great show
man in his misfortunes, is forgery. He
says he knows nothing about the letter, ard
that since his reverse he has had no commu.
nicaton from "the angel"
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OF We learn that the members Of the
Methodist Congregation of Ravenna, have
decided to locate the new Church on the lot
now occupied by their old one. A pleasant
situation.
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SPRING GOODS,

DOSTWICK & BEATTY, again ready
ID for action SPRING and SUMNER GOODS all
10 order for inspection and sale.
are happy TO say that goods very cheap and
excellent In style and variety, every person come
to store with certaby Of being satisfied In every
particular We have lab ored hard 10 get "reat va.
rety Of fabrics in every department of Dry Coodsand
Nh examination Of steck will verify assertions
We have purchased large supply OF ready made
CLOTHING this spring, and hope to supply the con-
tinual demand that We have had heretoforet Every
thing in that line is entirely new and fashionable
Every one who has bought is heard to express
His perfect delight In his beautiful dress,
So come one and all and we will agree,
To sell you a suit that W i'll httoa II.
Comments on our dress silk are hardly ry
far reconime enlaion is concerned, for they VIII
speak for themselves but as many might pafchase
elsewhere not knowing of our splendid assortnentwe
will here say that all who do not look at our silks be-
fore they purchase will be sorry when 1t Is too LATE
We do NOT want any To take word for it, they
doubt the fact, but just come and examine for your
selves.
Those beautiful silks, how charming they are.
There's nothing pretty all men will declare;
So ladies remember, to please every man,
Is to wear silk dress whenever you can.
Challis, Lawns, Bareges and Tissues are also very
beautiful this year. Ladies' hope all who chance 10
read this advertisement will not fail to give us call
aad buy the above named dress goods for the warm
weather. they very cool and light and with one OF
our neat little parasos you need not lear the burning
sun or the hot air of summer.
In try to supply the ladies with every thing beau
tfu and Gscfdl, have not forgotten the gentlemen
We have great variety of plain and fancy cloths for
pants and vests, in wooden, linsey and cotton
1t is needless 20 mention the various nd prices
All will be cnecrfully waited upon that want to look
or buy.
The hefollowng will serve to show few Of the many
articles have to offer: full line Of White Goods
for dresses, Collars, Sleeves cambric Edgng, lace
Edging and Inserrgs, Shawls Of every description
Mantlas, (very handsnme, silk bonhets, Neapolltan
and Straw Bonnets palm and braid Hats flats for girls
Ribbons and Fowers.a large lot of Dress Trimmings,
DIss Buttons linen aud silk handkerchief, Veils and
an endless variety Of Notions.
CROCKERY, remember, is one OF the things we
deal extensively, and this summer we will be better
prepared than ever to supply useful and ornamental
Table Ware, and also Cutlery
WALL PAPER is one of the essentials this spring,
and we have fine assortment.
full line of Groceries and Spices always on hand.
We are thankful for the very liberal patronage ex-
tended 10 for the last six months, and we hope that
the present season will extend our trade very ma
terially. have made every effort ON our part 70
furnish abundance of Goods and at prices tlat VIII
satisfy all perfectly. .-. - -
May IS, 1856 BOSTNiCK " BEATTY.
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HORSES.

HORSES.
The number Of Horses in 1855, 6,636
total value So" $34,252
average" per head. $52 6;
CATTLE.
The number Of Cattle in 1866, 34,l4o
:. total value $440,3s6
F." average per head $l2 80
SHEEP.
The number Of Sheep in 1855, So,5S9
total value SlO3,OSS
p" average per head 81 2s
..- HOGS.
The number Of Hogs listed for tax
alton, 1908
Their total value $l3,eO3
." average per head, 81 60
F MULES.
The number of Mules listed for
tayntion. 10
Their total value, S76o
% aversge a.uer head, $40
80 We apprehcnd the. foregoing is hardly
correct estimate OF the value of stock in
Portage County. The taring price and sei
ling price are sometimes two different mat
iers entirely. Still it is no doubt an ap'
prox ation to the true value.
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" Bosrw1cK g. BEATTY are opening
their stock of Spring goods. Their old
customers should call and see them. They
have good goods and plenty of them.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
70 Nervous Sufferers.

A RETIRED CLERGYMAN, restored tp
II health in few days, after many years ofgreat
nervous suffering, is an tious to make known the
means of cure. Will send (free) the prescription
used. Direct the Rev. JOHN NJ. DAGNALL, No. 50
Fulton street, BROOKLYN, NY. " 35-3m
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MENT or ALL Disc AsEs or THE Lungs, CHEST, &C., 10
INDICATED INHALATION,

but the extortonate charges made for advice and me-
dfcine-for eventhe medicines Honesty whatarecall
ed Consumptive, Lung or Inhalaton Physicians, pre-
vent thousands from receiving relief This and
popular mode oftreatment. The advertiser possesses
arecipe forthe preparation ofme Inhaaton
with all the necessity directions for use, diet II
Ingredients easily obtained and can be compounded
without The least trouble, and at an expense merc'y
hcnat. be nrspsiaton ma mode of trsaime dis
closed by thefecipe have cured hundreds, and never
failed to Instant relief any whefethey have
been tried Therecipe will sent 70 any part Of the
United tatesor canandas, posaGe free, on the
BOX ss Willlamsburgh r. o., NVilliamsburgh IN. "
ofons dollar. Dirsetto O. sCHEBL, Agent
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ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW.

E hi SO L D A YOU N g.
PROF W00D'S HAIR RESTORATIVE
Will restore gray Hair to its original color perma-
nent; made 10 grow upon bald heads, remove all
dandruR or itching, destroy all diseases of the scalp;
nd II used say once twice week regularly, will
preventive hair from becoming gray or falling, to
any Imaginable age. Read the following testimoni-
Nagazine:) as
Success to the genius whose tonic we say,
Turns back TO its color the hair that was gray.
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In the Probate Court Of Por-
tage County, Ohio.
Petition to sell Land;
His Walds.


The said George Hoffman and Mary Ann Hohmah
defendants to this petition, hereby notified that on
the 26 day Of April A. D. 1856, the said Joseph Han
mold fled his petition in said court, the object and
prayer Of which petition is to obtain ordsr at the
June term of said court, D. 1855, TO sell the inter-
est that the said George Holman aud Mary nm HofY.
man havein and to the following described Premises
to wit: situate in the township Of Edinburgh in sail
county of Portage, and state of0hio, known as being
part of lot number in said township, bounded fol-
lows: beginning at the southeast of Charles
Hars land In the centre of the east and west centre
roads, thence running north along the line Of the
said Charles Hars land about Sc chains and 40 links
to the south west coener Of piece OF land herstofoe
decided by Noble Marten and wife to Noble M Stuaft,
thence south ssdcg East about ID chs to apos thence
south % chs and 90 links to post, thence north SCI
deg west SO links thence south 10 deg west chs Al
links TO post, thence west6 chs and 70 links to post,
thence south deg % mn east 90 chs and % links to
the centre Of said road at the southwest of
Wisemans land-thence north SOL deg. west along the
centre Of said road chs to the place OF beginning
containing In all about75 acres of land.
SAMUEL STRWDER, Pl'f Atty.
Paw nril %
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From the Boston Herald

FTuIN DOJIOH IIBTUIus
SOMETHING NoaTH KNowlEo!-A-By using Professor
Woods Hair Restorative, grey hair can be perma-
certificate from Johnson & Stone, Gardiner, Me-, is
is but one Of the many instances that are daily com
Ing to our knowledge of its wonderful effects. II is
no longer problematcal, but self-eviaent truth,
hundredsin our community can testify.