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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-01-17

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thirty years; experienced a,relsion al that
time and waiketwith Jesus Christ ever since;
first experiences religion because my hus,
band abused me andI expected TO dis, and
be finally killed me afier ms husband kill
ed me was dead seven hours and then rais-
ed 1.-TWO angels stood beside me when Iuent
10 Heaven and touched me with their bright
swords aud | rose again; saw there all thai
was dead, aud there they were under acloud
Of death; when was there this cloud parted
and my spirit went one way and theirs the
other ibsy all then held up their little white
hands aud iejoiced; The two angels turned TO
me and then | went up to Heaven; there
was red light aud many white clouds there !;
Chris came 10 me whent was in Bsayen,
with his nails in his hands, aud sfoke pea CO
10 my soul; because he spoks peace 10 my
soul lrajsed up, aud another spirit came to
me aud spoke saying: Make your peace
with God !" then Kept on praying be soon
took me to Psradise and told me all about
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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-01-17

O. ~ .. ga H
Mr.. Crane Is likely young widower, whom
the Widow Bedoll has Sc, her cap for, and
thus she endeavors to pave the way for his
popping the question to her, and gets taken
in "drelfully :" ~.
so, no, M'. Crane, by no manner o. means,
'tain't minnt iew soon for you 10 begin TO
task about getlin' married again. Pm 'ma-
zed you, should be aieerd I'd think so. See
how longs Mis- Crane been deadl Six
months l--lsnd o'Goshsn !--why l'va know'd
number of individdiwals get married in less
time than that Theirs Phi! Bennelt's widder
that was talkin' about jestnow--she twas
LOUSY perce-her husband hadn't been dead
but three months, you know. don't think
il looks well for a woman 10 be in such u
hurry-but for man it's different thing
circumstances alter cases, you know. And
then slliiwated as you be, Mr Crane, it's a
turribls thing for your family TO be without a
head iosu perin,end the domestic consaras an
tend 10 the children-to say nolhn' of sour-
sell, Mr.. Crane, You dew need compan-
ion and no mistake. Six months Good
gracious Why, Squire Titus dident wait
but six weeks arter he buried his iust wife
afore he married his second. Thought thar
want no paftickler need O. hurryin' SO, seen
his family was sll CROWD up. Such crit.
Ter as he picki out, tewi lives very unsuila-
ble-but every man TO his tasie-I hain't no
dispersilion to meddls with nobody's con-
sarns. Theirs old farmer Dawson, lew--his
partner hsin't been dead but ten months. To
be sure he sin't married yei-bui he would
been long enough ago il somebody know
oh'd gin him any encouragement. But taint
for me TO speak o. that mater He's cIev-
er old critter, and as rich as Jew, but, law
ful sakes! he's old enough 10 be my father.
And theirs Mr.. .Snlah, Jubiter Smith, you
know him, Mr.. Crane, his wife (she twas
Aurora Pike) she died last summer and he's
been squintin' round the wimmen ever since,
and be may squint for oil the good itll 90
him as far as I am consarned-tho' Mr..
Smiths respectable man--quile young and
hahn, no fsmily--very well off tsw, and
quite in,elleciibls- tell We what--pm
purity paflickIef. o, Mr.. Crane, it'sie year
come Jinnewary since witnessed the expi-
ration o. my beloved companioui-- on.
common long time TO wait. TO be sure, but
tain't easy TO find anybody to fill the place o.
Hezekier Badoa think you're The most
like husband Of ary individd,wal I ever see,
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EHE STAR / OF. ,Ei TIE dNoRTE

Is pUDLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING ny
n. w. WEAyER,Iod IGa.A /.
|0FFICE--Up stairs, in the ne,o brick buiR
~ iHg, oagfhe South side Of Nam Street.,
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TER S:-Two Dollars per annum, il
paid within six mouths from the time of sub.
scribing two dollars and fifty cents if not
paid within the year. No subscription fs-
ceiyed for less period than six months mo
'disconlinuance permitted until all arrearages
are paid, unless at the option of the editor
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding one square
will be inserted three times for One Dollar
and twenty five cents for each additional n-
ssrtion. A liberal discount will be made TO
those who advertise BY the year. ..., ~. Z. =
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-03-13
Edinburgh Post Office.

In the Sentinel, last week, we stated tina,
DR.. BARRON had represented to the Post
Office Department at Washington, that there
was no Democrat in Edinburgh competent
for Post Master. A friend of his tells us we
are in error-that the DR.. never made any
such representation. There is no doubt
but such representations ,oere made by some,
body; but if DR.. BARRON did not make, OF
authorize them to be made, then he ought
not to be held responsible for them, and no
blame should be attached to him. We wish
to do the DR.. full Justice, aud therefore take
pleasure in correcting the error.
P. S.-Since writing the above, the Por'
tage Democrat has been handed us. 1t cou.
tains an article in which we are very bitterly
denounced as a " narrow partizan and fasif
err" also letter from DR.. BARRON himself
We have long since ceased to entertain any
respect whatever, for the Democrat or itl
Senior Editor, and have therefore, no reply
to make to his article. The communica
tion of DR.. BARRON is more candid. Hi
strong prejudice against Mr.. DAVIS howev
er, is clearly evinced, and the publication o
the letter was uncalled for and injudi
cious
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school Examination.

The. public Examination Of the Scholars
Of the Ravenna Union School, is going for.
ward under the superintendence of the Board
Of Education and the Teachers of the re =.
spective departments. 1t will close on Fri
day, with an Exhibition in the evening at
the Town HALL OF all the institutions in
the village,n none is of more Importance than
our public schools. Every family is inter.
ested in their management and prosperity.
The teachers here, are able and faithful
Let them be encouraged and literally sup
ported.
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The Juvenile Concert.

The Concert given by the juvenile sing.
ers,pnder the charge of U. w. HART, last Fri
day evening, was fine affair. About one
hundred of the children and youth of Ra-
VIENNA composed the choir. The perfor.
nance of the "Cantata of Summer" consti.
tuted the first part. This gave universal sat.
isfacton. Some of the Solos, when we take
into consideration the extreme youth of the
performers, and little time for preparation
and rehearsal, we're superior to anything we
ever before heard. The "Orpban Flower
Girl" The "Farmers CALL" "The Flag Of
Our Union," and several others were deeply
interesting and beautiful. By vote of the
audience, Mr.. HART was invited to repeat
the Concert, which he consented to do, on
Friday evening the 2lst inst. at the Town
Hall. We hope all our citizens will attend
it. We understand that some new features
will be added, and no pains will be spared to
make it delightful and pleasing entertain
ment. A disposition to cultivate the music
al talent Of the children of the village is
highly commendable.
Music makes the world better, and sweet
singing rtines and purifes the soul.
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NEURALGIA CURED.-Read what Mr.. Boyden
says medicine ever had certificates from such re-
spectacle sources as Carters Spanish Mixture. Mr..
F. Boyden one of the original proprietors OF the AS
tor House. New York, and for number of years OF
the Exchange Hotel, Richmond, Va, was cured of a
severe attack of Neuralgia by Carters Spanish Mix
ture The rapid and perfect cure effected by itiu his
by this valuable medicine, arrested hts atten
ton and excited his interest; he recommended II is
others afflicted with variety OF disease, and In every
instance cure effected. He has seen II cure
Ague and Fever, Rheumatism, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia Fevers, Violent Coughs, and cases which
were said to be confirmed CoHsum ption, and nearly
every other disease for which it is used He remarks
tits ilheult TO know what disease 1t will not relieve
or cure, and Blood Purifier, and Spring and Fall
medicine, he has its Equal. He cheerful
ly recommends It on all occasions, and believe II TO
be the most valuable remedy extant. II
And for sale by 1. Swim, and C.. Hatch, Ravenna;
awann & Wilson, Deer6eld; D. Bostwick, Edinburgh;
J. w. Cone, franklin Mills: CO. c. r.. Harmon,
Aurora; o. L.. Brake, Freedom; Parsons 4 Root,
Windham; all Dealers in Medicines everywhere. i
Ravenna, Feb. 9Sth, lS56-30-4w.
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MELANCHOLY AccIDENr.-We regret to
have to record fatal accident which befel
a daughter Of IRA FULLER, of this place,
aged about IA years. On Friday morn
ing last, as she was passing frcm the main
building Of her parents residence to an ad.
joining one. she slipped upon some ice form
ed by the dripping of the caves, and fell,
dslocating her neck and killing her instant
y. 1t is a~sud occurrence, and we sympa-
thize with the friends of the deceased in
their sudden bereavement.- TrumJuH Dem
ocrGs.
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ReautIfuI MemoriaIs.

Our readers will remember the present
made BY Mr.. WILLIAM BoYD, late Of Shslsrs-
vile, o., but now Of Mansfield Mass, TO Gen.
McINTosH and wife last fall, at the time Of
the County fair. II was testimonial Of his
igh esteem for the General and his wife,
and also striking evidence Of his own gen.
ius and enterprise. Mr.. Born is the 1u.
thor ofAn invention for preserving the face
and features Of the dead upon tomb.stones in
such a manner as to secure them from de-
cay, or injury from the action ofthe elements.
1t is beautiful memorial to the departed.
As Mr.. BOYD was once citizen Of Portage,
his friends here will rejoice to learn of the
success aud high appreciation of his gen.
ius by the people where he resides.
The following is from the Boston Courier
The OMMAToPHYLAoTERY. This is a
very beautiful invention, recently patented
by Mr.. William Boyd of Mansfield, Mass,
constituting an ornamental shrine to be in.
serted in graVe-stones and monu ments,
which will not only add to their sacred util.
ity. but attach more pleasant associations to
these memorials of the dead. The name,
"Ommatophy lactery," signifies STAGE preser.
ver''-and this is literally the object OF the
invention, to preserve perfect fac simiIe oI
the lineaments Of the deceased, permanent
ly over their graves-secure alike from the
destructive action of the elements and the
profane gaze of the world, yet ever easily
visible to the private eye of friends. These
desirable results are attained in the most
complete manner by Mr.. Boyds invention,
which may be described as follows:-A round
brass box is set firmly in stone; in the
back of this is placed fine magnifying mir
ror; the lid Of the box is of marble, lined
with brass; upon the brass lining is fixed
an apparatus for holding daguerreotype OF
the deceased, and bringing it to the proper
fecus before the mirror. When open, the
lid forms a table upon which the daguereo-
type stands upright, and on being adjusted in
front of the mirror, it is magnfed to nearly
the size Of life, and with u startling life-lke
effect When cl Jsed, as it is intended to be
ordinarily kepf.the lid has the appearance Of
a carved ornament upon the monument, be-
ing kept in its place by an ingeniouSly con-
trived lock. This is an indispensable ap.
pen dage to render monument a beautiful
and enduring memorial. AS life is to man,
SO is this to the marble. It completes the
purpose for which monuments are erected
to remind the living OF the dead. It may be
varied in style and price, to suit the taste
and means OF purchasers. 1t is exceeding
ly chuste and elegant, simple in its design,
secure from injury or decay, and easily ap-
piled to monuments either before OF after
they are erected. 1t virtually invests the
grave with an attraction and charm, which
will have happy effect in tending to dispel
that hereditary superstitious dread, which e.
ven under the Christian dispensation still
Turks 10 the human mind on visiting the sep.
ulchres of the departed.
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CT ARMSTRONG of the Seneca Advertiser,
duns his subscribers in the following straight.
ahead style:
We would like to have large Legion
Of Honor for the first of April. We will
have many calls for money about that time
and by gracious it must come from our de.
linquent patrons. Fork over and have your
names inserted in the list Of men who take
and pay for their paper. You will have
good crops, plenty of fruit, fat cattle if you
do; If you don't, the deuce will be to pay.
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Snrint in New Orleans.

1t is exhilerating to read such rhapsodc
editorial as the following, which we copy
from the Picayune Of Feb. 29th.
The signs that spring is upon, can scarce.
ly be longer distrusted. The warm glow,
the golden sun-rays, the mellow skies, all
beloken it: but not on their fckleness alone
do we rely. The bee--the
ssMany colored, sunshine loving,
spring.betokening bee!"
has ventured from his warm hive, in search
of the earliest contribution for next winters
fragrant store. The buzzng insect -leech
has awoke from his torpid sleep, and essay
ed his first flight and insidious wound. We
have already caught two, aud soleinnly en-
tombed them between two blank leaves Of
our well worn "Ssrtor !"
"Buds press TO Afe, rejoicing in their birth"
The plum trees, the rose bushes, and 9th.
ef early plants are bursting with anxious de.
sire to drink in the iife-giving draught, (which
the tempting air tenders to them.
"The swallow is comet
The swallow is come!
He brings US the season Of vernai delight.
With his back all Of sable and belly of white."
The siimy, siIent-fitting, gloom loving
bat has shaken off his winter slumber and
left his dark clammy caves and hiding holes,
and sallies forth to recruit the waste his long
sleep has made. Yes spring, beautiful
spring, is here
asoon feviving plants and nowert
Anew shall deck the plain,
The woods shall hear the voice OF spring,
And flourish green again.
Some contrast between New Orleans and
the Western Reserve. Here with the snow
two feet deep. we poor mortals stand shver-
ing as with an ague chill. Spring with its
genial sunshine and budding flowers will in
deed be welcome!
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Wanted.

Wanted at this Office, a robust. hearty
boy, between 16 and IS years Of age, to
learn the printing business, to whom, an ex.
cellent opportunity will be offered. He
must possess fair English education and
good character. A boy from the country
preferred.
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Early IIistory, or NfamtGla.

Next week. w shall commence the pub
liea.ion Of . sketch Of the early History Of
1lantas, from the pen Of JoHE HARMON Esq.
Mr. HARMoN was one Of the earliest settlers
of Portage County and is personally famil-
ttr with the trials and privations Of the pio.
nSsrs. His sketches WILDE interesting and
] IEs6petivs.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

Thomas Dumars. William Dumars, James Dunars,
Fanny Miller, John Miller, residents Of the State
Of Ohio, and Timothy Dumars whose residence s un-
known, and legal representatives Of Joseph M Du'
decd. late of Portage County. are hereby no-
fed that Horace s. Doy. Administrator or the es
tate Of Algernon s. Collins dec late OF said County
Of Portage, the 2sth day Of Feb. 1885, filed in the
Court of Probate of Portage County, Ohio, his Peti-
ton, against them and others, which is still pending
therein; the object and prayer of which Petition is TO
aside sale of certain lands situate In Ravenna,
Portage County, Ohio, known as being part Of lot
No. IS, IN the soSth division of lots in said township
by said Doty, as such Administrator to said Joseph
Dumars the 25d day OF Doc, 1854, which said sale
was duly confirmed by the Court Of Probate of Por-
tage County, and Deed was ordered to be made by
said Administrator to said Dumars, Of said premises:
but that before the consideration money was paid for
the said Dumars died insolvent, and no part Of
sold purchase money was paid by said Dumars deed
made to him for said premises. The Petition there
fore asks that the sale to said Dumars may be set a
side and said Doy such Administrator Of said Col
Inns may be ordered to sell said lands under the
former appraisment and apply the proceeds in the
discharge Of the debts and liabilities against the es-
tate OF The said Collins Safd Petition will be heard
April 18th, 1855.
J.L. 4 n. c. RANNEY,
Atty's. for Petitioner.
Avv
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Lesnl Nnfire.
George Rothermal In the court of com
against mon pleas, OF Por-
Iohn MAnfeF. taOa srOu ntv 0hin

George Rothermal J In the court ofcom-
against mon pleas, OF Por-
John Menier. tage'county Ohio.
The defendant will take notice thatthe plaintiff ncd
OF January, 1856. The object and prayer or which
Is that deed heretofore made by the paintif de-
enaSn, n sSohvsying 70 ss,d deiengsnt the follow
Randolph, in said county OF Portage, known being
part oflet number 8, in said township, bounded ss
ioliews commencing at the south west corner OF land
formerly owned BY Henry Minord, and Gt the north
east corner OF land owned by the hers law Of Nj
chal Carver deceased; thence eastto the west line Of
land formerly owned by Peter M. Wise, thence 10 run
20 far SOUTH that line to run west parallel vita the
FIRST described land, TO The east line 0f the said Nj
chel Csrvers land, and thence north 10 theplsce oi
begin ming. to contain twenty-five and third acres
Of land be decreed. void II obtained BY fraud
or mistake or that said premises be sold to pay the
purchase money. That defendant ID required 20 an
swer by tho fret day OF March 1855. &.
sAM,L. sTRAWDER, pih. Atty.
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Lecture OF Hon. Horace Mann.

We learn with great pleasure that Hon.
HORACE MANN will lecture in Rsvenns on
Tuesday even ing, the 26th inst. Mr.. MANS
is one OF the fret scholars Of the age. As a
friend Of ofedu:ation, as philanthropist and q
Man, he has for years occupied a distinguish
ed position before he country. Itneeds on
ly The annou cement of his name to secure
4 full house.
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T0 the Teachers of Portage COun-
ty.


The board Of Examiners for this County, will hold
examinations in the Court House in Ravenna, as
follows, commencing at ten O'Clock A. NJ, Of each
day.
LIST, on Saturday, April 5th; Cd, on Saturday, April
10Th; Sd, Saturday, May Sd; 4th on Saturday May
18th; 5th, Saturday, May 3lst.
need will be expected to wait until the next day of
examination. Each applicant will be expected to
produce cert6ca of good mOral character, unless
aeq uainted with some member of the Board.
Entrusted with the responsibility of de-
Gliding the qualifications ot teachers for this county,
and thus determining, in measure, the val and Of
hcency of our schools, we feel it our duty to urge up
teachers the necessity of thorough preparation for
their important trust For your good. felLow teach
ers, for ours and for the good of those entrusted TO
you in tho school rooms, we urge this upon you.--
There is calling in human society to which is at
ached responsibility, and with which, when the
cher is faithful and successful, is connected more
genuine pleasure. But you must spare no pains or
expense in securing the requisite qualifications. You
must labor to excel. You need especially to be ac
quainted with the elements of the English language,
and to possess such acquaintance with it that you
can communicate freely your knowledge to others
How much better will you, we, and all feel, If at the
coming examinations we shall find you well osted on
photography, Reading5 Writing, aud all the branches
of study required by law, In our common schools.
We expect every applicant to give satisfactory ev-
dence of beng well acquainted with systematic
method Of instruction In the different branches, well
as in school management. and no others need expect
TO get certificates. J. X. PICKETT,
N. DUNSHEE, Examib,rs,
Ravenna, Mich 13, P. B. CoNANT, }
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400 Gifts, amounting 70 S4UU
The distribution will probably be made about the
25th of this month. Any person wishing TO examine
the Painting, or other Gifts, do so by calling at
the Post Office Rooms On all cash gifts there will
be discount of 90 per cent to assisln deiraylng ex
penses. -. =,
Notice viii be given of the time and place of the dis
tributlon. -. 1T. g. 81 >
at the time Of the meeting, who will Immediately dis
tribute the GIFTS in such manner they may think
most proper. $50 -.
Remember, every Ticket will be entitled 70 Gin.
Single Tickets One Dollar, or Eleven for Ten Dol
lars. 4,
E.TWITT.
Rayenna, March 10, 1856,
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91r The Dubuque Tribune says that 500
good meehanics will be wanted in that city
the comingieascn.. ss,55