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floor before he was taken to the hospital that the
skin became worn from the joints, so that the
bones now protrude through the flesh, presenting
an aspect truly deathlike. Away up the Grass
hopper, on whose beautiful banks he had com
menced what he thought happy home, suffer
his wife and child, for be is a poor man, and
his daily labor, now robbed from him By the
minions of Pierce, is the only recourse he has
for the support of those " loved ones at home,
daubed, and his only Free State neighhors-
widows-as destitute as herself. This is life
in Kansas, under Geary's rule.
The family of Mr.. Hicks is in similar stu
alton. Mr.. Hale has no family. The other is
S. J. Pratt, piano forte maker, formerly from
Boston. He was one of the founders &C ~
renee. The fEEaatt ~ hickory Point is the only
one in WHICH ne has been engaged in Kansas
De was always known IS one of the most peace
able, conservative men in town, and went on
that expedition only because he thought the
safety of Lawrence and the liberties of Kansas
demanded it. An affecting incident took
place last Sunday, on the visit of his wife and
their four lovely children. 1t was the only time
she had been able to visit him, for she too had
been marked by consumption for a victim,
and is now in the last stages of that disease
Both husband and wife will soon meet in anoth.
er world. They will there, in each others love
enjoy that happiness which this Government
has driven from them by the sword, and con
sumed by fire. AS they parted, he kissed his
almostorphan children, and then they embraced
"Ah, Stafford" said his wife, eve shall never
meet again on earth n and none could doubt,
who witnessed the sorrowful night. The Gov.
ernor was implored to let him be carried home
that ne and his wife might die together. But
OF what use are our Implications Whatever
may be the medium, tyranny has no leniency
it is time for the people of Kansas and of the
country to know this.
We have had but one opportunity to battle
since our imprisonment; that was six weeks
ago. We had large tub of our own when
taken at Hickory Point, which we might have
used for this purpose; but this too has been sto
len by those who have taken our rifles. They
will neither return it nor give rs another. Be
side cooking our own food, We have also to dc
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real demonstration of the popular sovereignty
o. the Delaware people. He says that the set
TIERS On those lands-although a majority are
FRO Slavery, which is, of course, the case since
Tie Punishment of the Free State men--haye
auooed together for the purpose of preventing
any one from bidding against the actual settler.
net AcLane, when pushed closely, was coln-
peied TO admit that this association DiI not
'ecogRtse az actual settlers any one, especially
. free State man, iclO is not no,s on the land.
SSpeculators from Missouri will be allowed to
Ouy such vacant claims with all their improve
ments. This Is O conspiracy that / have for
aphg time been expecting, but | had never
looked for one so perfectly organised as it now
appears to be, nor for such boldness Of agowal
VI The part of its founders.
have been talking some with Colonel Titus
%Thcerning our prospects, election matters, &c.
nov 40" that the great election is over, Whist re-
a'e cannot be doubted, on the score that 1t Is
prepared for electioneering purposes. For this
an glad. The people of the North may now
0e induced to inquire into the affairs of Kan.
sas and when they once do so, they will find
1at The half has not been told. Titus does
uO' intend to remain here. When asked If the
result of the Presidential election would not
saect his course, he replied, "Nol" 81 will
1S' live in free State, but Ii Fremont is elect
., TINS will surely be one; so 1 shalt leave ;
sAHe, y Buchanan succeeds, he nil do my work
,m ne" Titus is not q fool, nor does he speak
unadSisedly.
has. see 1t stated in Eastern papers that bills
SaN' e been found against Sheriff Jones, String.
N nO", and others of the Pro-Slavery leaders.
NV, tnere is no truth whatever in these re.
pO.s; No complaint has been made to the
s.anc Jury, and it would have made no differ.
;n use II there had. do not say that they will
,So 'c' no Pro-Slavery man for wrsngling among
n. Nc enemy; and their avaricious design fol
H. rewards from the Governor may procure
sIs. indictment and arrest of few, as they have
sresdy Of one, whom mentioned short time
VIII Dat l 90 say that no Pro-slayery man
WI be punished for any outraees committed
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who acere first tried. We let him hatter and
make promises, while we did neither. betraY
no confidence or trust in giving you the partic-
ulars of this affair. / would have given them
earlier, but l knew Titus would become en-
ragged, and do my comrades as much injury as
he woa.d otherwise be capable of doing them
good, and did not wish to imperil my friends.
But now a change of affairs has taken PLACE.
Titus has read the HAppeal to the American
People," sent out by the prisoners few weeks
since, and now declares himself our open eue-
my. He read it day or more before tie trial
of the twenty prisoners whS were convicted,
and declared ne would do all in his mower to
ofing ABOUT SsvH q result, And said be would
do bis mightiest TO convict end hang us all.
When he foolishly thought of making money
out of us, he offered to lei as go, in case the
court would not. But when we dared to tell
the truth in danger, he promises to hang US.
Some may ask, why we did not keep still,
and procure our release by an implied assent
to his desires2 Simply, because we would
rather die than use any such MORAL deception.
We are impEisoned for honorable deeds and
if ever we are released, it must be by honorable
action on our part. i may give you more
about this expedition hereafter. Gov. Geary
knows that such an expedition is on foot here,
ard in all probability knows many of the par
ticulars concerning Titus's connection with it !;
yet he has taken him closer to his bosom, hav-
ing a few days ago appointed him one of his
AIDS.
The Governor is now at Fort Leavenworth,
for the purpose, it is said, of preparing PLACE
for the Free State convicts, who are yet here
IN charge Of" Sheriff james, who is drunk four
ffths of his time.
learn that one company of the militia will
be disbanded next Saturday, and regular troops
brought to guard the convicts and the prison
ers who were unable to get change of penue
to Tecumseh, until taken to the Fort while the
other company will guard the fifty prisoners to
Tscumseh; and while there.
John Wilson, of Prairie city, was yesterday
released by giving bail of one thousand dollars,
to appear at the next term of court in this
place, although there is nd indictment against
him, Is ] mentioned last week. There ,oas no
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A HUMAN LIFE SAVED.

DoWAGIAc, Mich, March u, leoO.
J. A. RHODES, Esq Dear Sir--As took yeuf
medicine t. sell consignment, ''no cure no pay,'
take piensurci stating its effects reported to me by
three brothers who live in this place. and their tcstl'
nony is a fair specimen of all have received
w $ CoNKLJN told me--''I had taken nine bottles oil
Christie's Ague RHlsam, and continually run down
while using it until my lungs and liver were Congest
ed 10 that degree that blood discharged from my mouth
and bowels, that all thought it impossible for me 10
live through another chill. The doctors too did all
they could for me, but thought must die. Soihlng
did me any good Until got Rhodes Fever and Ague
Cure, which ut relieved me of the distress and
nau sea at my stomach and pain in my head and bow.
els. and produced permaD ent cure in short time"
II NJ GoNKLIN says: '.Ihad been taking medicine
Of as good doctor have in our county, and la
ken any quantity Of qunine and specifies without any
good result from 25Ih of August to 18th December
But seeing how nicely operated my brother, got
a bottle Of RHOD DES' FkVER AND AGUE CURE,
which effected permanent cure BY usiDg two-thlrds
| of bottle.n
S NJ CONKLIN was not here, but both the Other
brothers say his the same as H MS. sole
the medicine to both the same day and the cu7 was a.
speeify, Yours with respect, A. HUNTINGTON.
The above speaks for itself. Good proof as it is, i
is of no better tenor than the vast number of like Ger
tfcates have already published and the still
| amount that Is co ntinually pouring in to me.
One thug more. Last year had occasion to eau
ton the Public in these words
ttI notice oas firm Uho hdUe taken one Of my genera
circulars substituted the name of thstr nOstrnm fo
NM medicine, and then Uith 6razeR impadenee send th
pamphlet NTH the exclamation, Let IKE proprietor
dag other medicine say as mHek If hs dares,'" &c.
now take pleasure in saying gyat the Caution re
ferred to the DR.. Chrstie's Ague Balsam" tha
II is mentioned in the above certificate.
There are several other industrious people who ar
applying 10 tbsE poisonous trash all thaI publish
bout my Fever and Ague Cure,or Antdote TO Malaris
axcept the certificates OF and the certhcate
the celebrated Chemist, DR. James X Chiffon, Of
in favor Of its perfectly HARMLESS CHARACfEF
which is attached to every botte. These win aiwal
serve to distinguish my medicine from limitations.
[ JAS Rhodes, Proprietor, Providence, X.
Wholesale Agents, Sc Louis, II BLAkSLEE hic
: go, BARCLAY BROS; Ravenna, BELDINNs an
Curtis Hatch. And for sale by Druggists generally,
I AprilI7, 1855
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COME ONE-COME ALL!

nj with fine assortment of Spring and Summer
.MILLTNERY GOODS, which she Is receiving direc'
from Now York, and would Invite all Of her patron'
and fri ends 10 give her call and she will endeavor to
suit them to price and quality. She has every va,
riety of BONNETS-Ncapoiton, Soft Straw, SIX and
Grape Hats, Dunstable, Satn Straw and PEDAL. toge-
ther with fine tmcnt of French Flowers and Rib
bon. The goods have been selected with great care
especially for this market and cannot fail to suit the
taste and fancy of the most astidiOus. She will sell
on the principle of the one price system ana by ad,
herring strictly TO this rule she hopes to merit share
of public patronage.
u. B. DRESSMAKlNG will be attended to, and
all kinds of Bonnets will be cleaned and pressed al
reasonable prices. Rooms in PheniX Block, NO. D.
up stairs.-Ravenna, April l6, 1855. 3'n
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NEW ARRANGEMENT

THE subscriber having taken the old stand
J. of Durham d Gardner, two doors east ofthe brick
block in Ravenna, intends to continue the BooT, SHOE
and LEATHER business in all its branches.
He will keep hand, TO meet The wants ofhis cns-
omers, generulassortmenti in the Bootand Shoe line
ofall Kinds of both eastern and home made work and
most kinds of Leather, Linngs, Findings Lasts, DC.
All home made work viii be of the best material that
can be prOcured and having engaged the services az
Mr. SHAW, to do his cutting, who has been employed
a cutter in some OF the best establishments In the
country he fatters him self he furnish his custom
ers with any article in the Boot and Shoe line, that will
compare in style and durability with the best work
made, either east or west.
Cash, Veal skins and most kinds ofproduce taken i
paymept.-March IA, lS55-39-tf. JOHN GlLLIS.
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DENTS TRY.
NR. J. G. WILLIS, DENTIST, respectful


~ Informs the people Of Portage county, that he has
opened Office over Rowel 4 Witler's store. In the
west end ofhe brick block. He will insert whole sets
ofteeh the atmospheric pressure principle and par
tial sesiD the way, in suitable cases. Pvotteeth
inserted so as to be servceable ard durable Teeth
filed with gold and tin foil as to preserve them from
future decay, from fifteen to twenty years. All ork
done by him will be warranted to do good service and
will be finished in the aighest style ote art. He will
aIso pay particular attention to correcting rreguari
ties In childrcn's teeth and will treat successfully the
various diseases peculiar to the mouth.
Extracting done with utmost and with the least
pain possible Choroform given in suitable cases, II
required and with perfect safety References will be
give to individuals who have whole and partial
sets ofteeh put by him for years and with complete
success Also to those who have now in their mouths
pivotteeth inserted by him six years ago. and which
have not required the least repairs He will also ecr
persons who have teeth perfectly sound which
we're filled by him from four to six years ago. He In.
vites all who may require the services Of Dentist to
give him a call before engaging work; and ensures
those persons who may favor him with their
that his charges Will be reasonable and his work war
ranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Most kinds o
farm produce takenin exchangeior work. Specimens
ofhis WORK may be seen at his office.
| March 7. 1S55-3l-tf,
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OPERATIVE SURGERY.
AND
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY,

fNHE Inconvenience TINT has hitherto at
l. tended the treatment of patients who visit physi-
clans for reliefh by surgical operation general sur
gcal treatment has suggested the propricty making
arrangements by which they may secure the comfort OF
home and at the time be under the most favor
able circumstances for efficient surgical attendance
and management
Suitable rooms, good board, experienced attendants
and everything necessary to the cominrt and cure OF
those who favor with their patronage, will be fur
nshed at expense much less than be aorded at
similar institutions in larger places.
We prepared to operate for stone in the bladder
rupture, aneuTysm dropsy, wry neck, club-foot,
laged tonsils hare diseases of the bones and JOINTS
deformity from burns, polyDus, cleft palate,
eyes cataract pctrygum, artificial sextirpation
Of the eye, def0rmity OF the eyelids, deafness,
GERS. tumors, and all other disease and deformti,s 8
curabe by surgical operation. Infamation and dis.
of the eye, JOINTS &c, not requiring opera
ton, will be treated by appropriate remedies. Artif
cial human eyes furnished and inserted
Patients unable to visit Poland can have their cases
attend at at their homes.
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
TERMS.-For Board, washing, furnished apart
melts, fire. lights, nursing and medical treatme Mt,
charges will range from FIVE to ten dollars per week.
For surgical operations separate charges WILDE made.
Payments must be made secured before leaving for
home.
The undersigned is happy to refer to the following
medical gentlemen who have eguently witnessed his
operations, and NouCh for his experience and skill
| in the operative department of surgery.
c. FOWLER. M. D..
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STRAW GOODS.
FARM FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will sell his farm, situated
l. in the north east corner Streetsborough 1tcon-
tains G0 of land. There is an abundant quantity
of water and tlmbcr-good orchard wen graf
ted-a good dwelling hOus and barns. II will be sold
for $50 per acre, half down. and the balance in
one, two and three years. JAMES A PALMER.
Strectsbofough, April 81, 1885, -35-6m
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GREAT CRY AND NO WOOL.
THE pHEEIX BOOK STORE has the

J. vanity to think that thu" c"wind" snow TO be tab G
tsout'' ofthe sails of " Ne Book Sore Pretenders -
How is tito be done? Simply by appending list OF
prices of the father of this boy, ahd then showing that
this "fast young mani sells al trne more then our
former prices, which ever. and at q lower
figure than any other esiablishmcntin the county.
think the popularity Of the proprietors eff the
"Phenix Book Etore'' wholly inadequate to accomplish
their object. Our rents, fuel rk hire and other in
cidental expenses not Increased In consequence Of
the Book and Stationery business.
We can therefore comne..e with any cstablishme ent
the kind in Portske county. Our circumstances are
such the we sail very quietly and safely with bu
little ''wnd. Weneher fear ecp water sand bars
Then come one, come all, and be convinced tha
although you dvidea "humbug'' that ills 'humbug'
STILL and that the place to get the article you want
little cheaper than any where else, is at
HAfcH's Book STORE
| Oct. 81, 1S55-I3 in Ravenhs
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MRS MERRITT invites the attention Of

NT NS. MLNNI IHVIleS IIIt UlleHEIOII U'
Ill the Ladies of Ravcnna and vicinity to her stock
of SPRING GOODS; consisting of Silk and Straw
Bonnetts and trimmings, Embroideries, Dress Trm
mugs, Corsets, Gloves. Parasols, Fans, Paper Col
lars Fancy Baskets, Head Dresses, Dress Buttons,
Combs, Thread, Needles aid Hosiery Also, Ladies
and Children'S Shoes Rubbers DC.
Every variety of Straw and fancy Bonnets altered
to shapes cleanssd pressed and rimiHed,
in the Latest styles. All o:Iers will receive prompt
attention.
Store in her dwelling opposite the Town Hall.
q
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CLEVELAND WOOL DEPOT,

THERE is no longer a question, or doubt
\ in the minds Of those who best acquainted with
the advantages the Cleveland Wool Depot offers for
tho sale of Woods, Of us importance and praccablity
Locn:cd as It's. at the outlet Of the great wool grow
ing West, being of easy access TO wooi-growers and
merchants, and within twenty-i four hours ride of the
distant manufat tories of New England, it pos
sesses great advantages.
Manufacturers, excepting those who are engaged as
spectators in wools speak in the hghe terms OF this
system, and the many satisfactory letters we are re-
cciving from our wool-groWiEg friends have stimula-
ted to increase efforts to make this house what
It should bea sale and relab lie channel for the sale
their WOODS. has surmouhteG all tho difficulties and
positions that could well be brought against any en-
tcprise by class of spectators opposed it, and it
now has more and stronger recommendations than cv-
er. We have spared no pains expense in max ing
ample angemeIts for all who may wish to avail
themselves of the advantages arising from this manner
of grading and selling woods. Merchants and wool
growers who wish to realize their wOols on delive-
ry at our Depot be accommodated with liberal ad-
If desired sacks will be sent as heretofore to
those wishing TO send us their wool, and WOOL
TWlNE for yingup feeces, will be furnished at from
i3 to 20 c. per pound.
When several in one neghborhoOd wish us to for
ward sacks twine, prefer sending to one addres
Our customers in Illinois. and the Western States will
find that ordering sacks from will save them much
trouble, and insure the safe arrival of the wool here
our sacks are al numbered, and slammed CIev 9.
land Wool Depot, and after being filed by c0nsignors
will require other marks.
We hope for aberal patronage, our charges are low
for handling and selling, and promise our employ
that our undivided attention shall be d voted L
their interest. Very Respectfully,
may S-3m GUODALE co
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NEWS FOR THE MILLION
'HE ROAD TO FORTUNE MADE EASY!

TT is an old but very true saying, that
J. ''mOney saUed is money made'--and in this money
where he can buy the best goods for the LEAST MON
EY. The subscriber takes this method of informing
the DEAR Of Portage County, that is unver
FRS is the place to get what you want IN the way
Of CLOTHING and Furnishing Goods of all descrip
tions My entire stock of Men and Boys Clothing
purchased under the most JauorabIe circumstances ;
which will enable me 10 offer BARGAINS that will AS
ToNIsH NATIvEs!!! Asit does not cost any thing
to examine the goods and the prices all those
who wish to satisfy themselves where they certain
y make the best bargains requested to call and
Judge for themselves.
"a word to tho wise is suficent.n
Deeming il unnecessary to say any thing more than
that My GooOs FOR 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. G. GREENFIELDER.
Ravenna M Jay Is, 1856.
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Observation-Disclosures

The subscribers have this day enterer into co-part.
nershp for the purpose of carrying on the mercan-
tile and produce bu siness the centre Of
n IN 'ns new store previously osogpied BY Horr
The business will be conducted on the one prics
principal, as heretofore and we hope by keeping
large and well selected stock OF goSss and by paying
N. II. sfREAToR,
GEO. F. DAILY,
H. BEECAER.
shalcrsville, April 1st, 1856.
B.-Most kinds produ 20 wanted for which no will
pay the market price in cash and goods. NJ s4
April lst, 1855. STREAToR, DAILY & Co. s
NB.--All persons having unsettled accounts with
and settle Immediately rud In the subscribers absence
Mr.. Abner Hofr will Intend 70 the settling the same
al the store now occupied by StfeetoI, Daily & Co.
M. q. sTREATOR, surviving partner
april Isl, Isst-se-Iy. 's'f '4S7s'
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SPRING GOODS.

DOSTWICK g. BEATTY, again ready
ID for astioa SPRING and SUAMRh GOODo all
in order for inspection and sale.
we y say SSsy sSeS can
10 our store with certainty Of being sashed IN every
particular We have lab ored hard 10 ger te9t va,
rety OF fabrics in every department Dry CoOdsand
an examin stion Of our steek wiyery our assertions
We have purchased large supply OF ready made
CLOTHING this spring, and hope TO supply inc con
tInual demand thai we have had heretofore 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 III ftt II.
Comments on our dress silk are hardly necessary as
far as recommendation Is concerned, for they WIN
speak for themselves; but as many might purchase
will here say that all who do not look al our SIZES oe
fore they purchase, will be sorry when Is 700
We do not want any 10 take our wordfo t lnSy
doubt the fact, but just come ana examine io' youI
selves.
Those beautiful silks how charming they are,
There's nothing so pretty all men will declare;
So ladies remember, to please every man,
Is to wear silk dress whenever you can.
Challis. Lawns, BarcgcS and Tissues are also very
beautiful this year. Ladies', hope all who chanee 70
read this advertisement will not fall TO give us can
aad buy the above named dress goods Tor the warm
weather. they very cool and light ana WIN one OF
oar neat little parasols need not fear the burning
sun or the hot air of summer.
In try ing to supply the ladies with every thing beau
we have great variety of plain aud fancy cloths for
coats pants and vests in wooden, lnsey, and cotton
Ii is needless ~ mention the various leS ana prices
All will be cneerfully waited upon that want to look
or buy,
The fallowing will serve to show few OF the many
articles we have to offer: full line OF White Goods
for dresses, Collars Sleeves, cambria Edging, lace
Edging and lnsertinGs Shawls Of every description,
Mantllae, (very handsomely silk Bonhets Neapolltan
and Straw Bounes palm and braid Hats flats for GIRLS
Ribbons and Flowers large lot Of Dress Trimmings,
D- BlOns linen and siik handkerchieS, peIls and
an endless variety of Notions.
CRUCkERY, remember, is one OF the things we
deal in 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 u fine assortment.
full line Of Groceries and Spices always on hand.
We are thankful for the very liberal patronage OK.
tended 10 for the last six months, and we nope tha
the present season will extend our trade very ma
te,aiy, as we have made every rfrt on our part to
furnish abundance of Goods, aud ut prices that VIII
satisfy all perfectly. - -
Nav I5, 1856 BOSTWiCh " BEATTY