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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-05-29
TO iile Teachers Of Portage CoWn.


The board Of Examiners for this County, will hold
examinations in the Court House in Rnvennas as
follows, commencing at ten O'Clock A. NJ, OF each
day. :,
ist on Saturday, April 5tb; Cd, Saturday, April
10th; Sd Saturday, May Sd; 4th, on Saturday, May
18th; 5th, Saturday, May 3lst. --.,
Applicants coming in after an examination mas com
menced, will be expected to wait until the next dey OF
examination. Each applicant will be expected to
produce certinca Of good mOraI charaetef unless
acquainted with some member Of the Board.
Entrusted as we are with the responsibility OF de-
Gliding the qualifications o teachers for this county.
and thus determining, in measure. the val ana et'
fcency Of our schools. feel it our duty to urge up
on teachers the necessity Of thorough preparation for
their important trust, For your good feliop teach
ere ours and for the good Of those entrusted TO
you in the school rooms, We urge this upon you.--
There is calling in human society to which Is at-
taccd more responsibility, and with which. when the
acher 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 ae'
qnainted with the elements OF the English language,
and TO possess such acquaintance witt 1t that You
can communicate freely your knowledge to others
How much better will you, We and all feel If at the
Orhography, Reading, Writing, and all the branches
of study required by law, In our common schools.
We expectexery applies to give satisfactory evil
dence of beng we'll acquainted with syst,mtaiC
method ofinsrnetion in the different branches, well
as In school mana cement and no others need expect
to get certificates. J. X. PICKETT,
Ravonna, Mich IL, P.B. CoNANT,
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CLEVELAND WOOL DEPOT,

iNHERE Is no longer question, or doubt
4 in the minds Of those who best acquainted with
the advantages the Cey Gland Wool Depot offers for
the sale of Wools Of lis importance and practicabty
Located as Is, at the outlet of I'll great wool grow
ing West being OF easy access to wOol-growers, and
merchants, and Within t@cnty-four hours ride of the
most distant manufactures of New England, il pos
sesses great advantages. -aH
Manufacturers excepting those who are engaged as
spectators in wpols speak in the bghestie OF this
sysLem and the many satisfactory letters we are re-
ceiving from our wool-growing friends have stimua-
ted TO increase eortsto make this house what
their woods. II has surmounteG all the lleucs Il nd
optostons hatcould well be brought against any en-
terprise by classof spectators opposed TO it, and
now has more and stronger recommends daons than ev-
er. We have spared no pains expense in max ing
ample arrangements for all who may wish to avail
themselves of the advantages arising from this
of grading and selling woods. Merchants aud wool
growers who wish to realize their woods, on delve-
~ at Depot can be accommodated with libera ad-
lf desired sacks will be sent heretofore to
those wishing TO send their wool. and WOOL
TWlNE for tying up feeces, will be furnished at from
i3to 20 c. per pound. ~
When several in one neishborhood wish us to for.
ward sacks or twinc, we prefer seudng 10 addres
Our customers in Illinois, and the Western States. will
find that ordering sacks from will them mncl
trouble and insure the safe arrival Of the wool here
us our sacks are al numbered, and stamped Cievs.
land Wool Depot, and after being filed by consignors
will REQUIRE no other marks. I'D.
We hope for ahberal patronage. our charges are low
for handling and selling, and promise our employ
ers that our undivided attention shall be voted K
their interest. Very Respeetruy
may S-3m ''R GOOpAIE co.
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The Treaty of Peace in Europe.


The London Ne,cs has copy Of the peace
document considered authentic. Itcontsins
"a Articles -
/. Restores perpetual friendship between
eontending powers.
z. All territories conquered or occupied
during the war shall be reciproca!ly evacua.,
led.
Russia restores Kars end all other Otto.
man territories.
4. The Allies to restore Sevastopol. BAL
akiava, Kameisch, Eupatoria and Kerfsch.
9. The Sultan grants equalrights to Chris
tians, and all other contracting Powers d.
vest themselves of all right TO interfere in
the national government of the Ottoman
Empire.
10. Convention of lS4l, closing the Bos.
phorus, isrepealed.
II. Black Sea neutralized, and forever
closed against oil ships of war of any Pow.
er with the exceptions specified in 18th and
r3.h.
IL. Trade to be free in the Black Sea, ,and
Consuls admitted to all the ports. u
l3. Neither Turkey nor Russia to hold
srsenals in the Black Sea. ..5.
IA. Convention regulating force for coast
sersice,to be concluded individually between
Turkey and Russia; but it is appended to
this treaty, and cannot be altered without
general consent.
i5. The free navigationos the Danube q
law OF the empire.
l6. Appoints delegates from the several
contracting Powers to put the river in nav
igable order.
"a. Continues Moldavia and Wallachia
the sovereignty Of Turkey.
%. Guarantees the freedom Of religion
and commerce.
49, Provides that the constitution for the
government Of the Principalitles shall be
framed in Paris. sf
~. Incase OF internal insurrection in the
Pfncipalities, the Porte cannot interfere
mifhopt consulting the contracting Powers.
a. Gives 70 Russia and Turkey their for-
meF possessions ii Asia, with new formation
marked out under the treaty.
90. Provides for the immsdiate eyacBa-
ring Of Turkey BY the Allied and AustriaD
forces @ W 4.
50. Ali the treaties GO on 40 before the
var until new arrangements are made.
81 Designates when the treaty shall be
safified;
The Lonasp sas pubiishest the treaty with
mosiaiHr boFdss
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DEN TT s TRY. y
NEW ARRANGEMENT,

THE subscriber having taken the old stand
i of Durham d Gardner. two doors east ofthe brick
block Ravenha, intends to continue the BooT, SHOE
and LIZ ATHER business in all its branches. "
He will keep on hand to meet the wants ofhis Gus
toners general in the Bo0ta nd Shoe line
ofau hinds both eastern and homo made work ,and
most kinds of Leather, Innings, Findings, Lasts, &c.
Alihome made work will be ofthc bestmateria that
can be procured and having engaged the services Of
MIR SHAW, to do his cutting who has been employed
as cutter in OF tho best establisbmentsn the
country, he fattars himself he furnish his custom
ers with any article il the Boot and Shoe ne that will
compare in style and durability with the best work
made, either east or west.
Cash. Veal skins and most kinds ofproduce taken in
ma mept t-MsFch II. iR55-32-tf. JOHN GILLIS,
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DENTISTRY
NR. ]. G. WILLIS, DENTIST, respectful

l
~ Informs the peopleof Portage county, that he has
opened an Office over Rowel Writer'S stores in the
westend ofthe brick block He will insert hoIe sets
Ofeeth on the atmospheric pressure principle and par-
tial setsin the same way in suitable cases Pyoteeth
inserted so to be soryiceabIe and durable Teeth
filled with gold and tin foil so H. from
future decay, from fifteen TO twent! ycars All ork
done by him will be warranted To Og0od service and
will be finished in the aghest style ofthe He will
also pay particu attention to correcting rreguari
ties In ehildrens teeth and will treat successfully tha
various Diseases peculiar to the mouth.
Extracting done with utmost care and with the least
pain possible Cbloroform given in suitable cases il
required and with perfect safety References Will be
give to individuals who have worn whole and partial
sets oftecth up by bin for and with
success Also to those who have now In their mouths.
pvotteeth inserted by him six years ago, and which
have not required the east repairs He will also refer
to persons who have teeth now perfectly sound which
were filled by him from four TO six years ago. He in
ytes all who may require the services ofa Dentist
give him call before engaging work; and ensure,
those persons who lnayay6t him with therpatronage
that mis- charges VIII lie reasonable and bis work wer
ranted to be perfectly satisfactory. Most kinds o
iarm produce taken In exchange for work. Specimens
ofhis WORK may be seen athis ONCE.
~ March,. IRS5-3I-tf Fg..fF
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY 1

Is now offered ali those having unsettled accounts to
call and settle, tavethe time and disposition to
attend to them promptly We hope all will fsei per
fcctlyfree to come. shall attend to those who
have balance against with much pleasure as If
tho Sc Boot was on the other foot ~
PRENTISS, HoPRTNS, G co.
N. B. ttInterestsallowed on deposits and ekarged
on allaccounts Of over one years standing. fs~s
Jan. Is. 1856
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April Isl, 1sss-sc-iy. w y = ''o'' .
TARM FOR SALE.-The well kno WIN

III
j. Cottage Hill Farm, situated 2i miles eastof Ra
VIENNA, onthe Warren road, eontaiuing 437 acres OF
frst rate land. About 275 acres of u is under good
improvement, andt balaneeis gend Imbcr land. -
Seventy acres of the farm s good bottom land and
well adapted for meadow The soil is generally loan,
The farm is usually we'll watered with good living
springs, The Mahoning riverruDs through the whole
length of H.. tits under FIRST rate fence, There
good orchard and abundance fotber fruit trees
The buildings consist ofa very fine stone house, with
all c0nvenieneies of wood d-house. water, etc. The
house is 81 by 46 feet withan etfL60fset long Also
two good barnsone 36 BY 4S feet he other Sc by 81
feet with shed "a feet long. Ss..z& ~ $500 Il
Also good horse barn and carriage house, Sc by a
feet, with good we'll Of watsr inthe barn All the
buildings were thoroughly last Spring.
Thisis good opportunity for those who Wish ID
purchase one ofthe best stock farms In the county
is we'll calculated reiheY or sheep and vel
adaptedfor grain. The situation is ne, andthe coun.
tryaround very heaIthy Terms win be made ensy.--
ForfuFther paFticpfas enquire nj Darius Lyman, Ra
VIENNA. or on the pfemissEotthe subscriber,
lsAprils. IssSttf fREnERIcK cuRTIs. Z
I NOATS-BLAcK BROWN AND BLUE
~ Dress, Frock and Sack Goats. Also iagre s.oeh
u Bustnesu C6Ets ct no. 8, RMHElx LBUCKs
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GREAT CRY AND NO WOOL.
THE PHEEIX BOOK STORE has the

II vanity u think that the .'wibd' lshow to be take
sout' ofthe sails of FeW Book Sore Pretenders -
How is itto be done? Simply by appending list OF
prices OF the father of this boy, ahd then showing that
young man" sells az trfe more then our
formeTpriees, which were andare at lower
figure than any other establishment In the connty.
think the espopularity'' OF the proprietors ef the
Phenix Book Store' wholly inadequate to accomplish
their object Our rents fuel c rk hire and other in
cidenal expenses arenot increasedn consequence of
the Book and Stationery business.
s. We can therefore compete with any establshm ent
the kind in Portage county. Our circumstances es are
such that we cnsal very quietly and safely with but
little "wind Weneither fear decpwater sand bars.
Then come one. come all. and be convinced tina
although you divide .thumbug" that its shuIhbug''
still, and that the pluce to get the eartice you want
little cheaper ihamany where else. isat ~
HATcH's BOOK STORE
r Oct. 81 ,1655-13 ~ sssfstsFE in Ravenna
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M. Fl. STREAToR,
GEO. r. rAILY,
H. BEECHER,

ShalersVie, April 1st, 1855. ~ - ~
r. B.--Mostkindsprodu e wanted for which we will
pay the market price In cash and goods.
: April lst, 1856. STREAToR, DAILY & Co. N
BAH persons having unsettled accounts with
the late firm Of A Horr q Co, are requested to call
and settle Immediately and in the subscribers absence
Mr.Abner Horr will attend TO the settling the same
at the store now occupied by Streetor, Daily " Co.
MI SfREATOR, surviving paftnef
of the firm ofA. v. Horr Co.
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., OPERATIVE SURGERY.
- 3t '@&F AND
EYE. AND EAR INFiRMARY.

fNHE Inconvenience that has hitherto at
/ tended the treatment of patients who visit physi-
clans for relief by surgical operation or general sur
gical has suggested the prop riety of making
arrangementsby by which they may the comfort OF
home, and at the time be under the most favor
able circumstances for efficient surgical attendance
and management. ..,l 81, =. s & ret s<l.. ~
Suitable rooms good board, experienced attendants
and eyerythiBg necessary to the comic and Of
those who favor with their patronage, will be fur
nshed at expense much less than be afforded at
similar institutions III lnrger places.
Weare prepared to operate for stone in the bladder,
rupture, aneurysm, dropsy wry neck, club-fOot en-
larged tonsils hare Diseases of the bones oiats
deformity from burns, poypus, cleft paiate, cross
eyes, cataract pctrygium, artificial pupils extrpation
of the eye, defOrmty OF the eyelids, deafness, can
curabe by surgical operation. inflammation and dis
eases Of the eye, ear joints, DC, not requiring opera
ton, will be treated py appropriate remedies. Artd-
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
ments, fire, lights, nursing and medical treatme nt
For surgical separate charges will be made
Payments must be made secured before leaving for
home.
The undersigned is happy to refer to the following
medical gentlemen who have frequently witnessed his
operations and ouch for his experience and skill
:" 'n' 'r'i1'''' N'pA S.i G. N. Fowler, Fowler MD,
Poland, MahoniDg County, o.
REFEREN CES.
Hon. Joseph Truesdale M. D.. Poland; Eli Mygatt,
fbridge, D, Youngstown; L collins, M d, RavenDa;
Bedding, M d, Ravenna; A. M Seaton, M d, Niles
town; D Coffin, M D, Petcrsburgh; NJ McWatty,
M D, Petersburgh; Grow, M ID New Frankiin;
snBy ByooSs j. EsWoIb; hR HSSsy PreDeo II eS
Cleveland.-April II, IS56-37-6m# 81 -, .-s
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HsSSSN sESSA THE Subscriber has an excellent
EEasH farm for sale 2Smilss southeast of Rayema
There are 140 acres, seventy acres each side
jde Of the road, one good farm HouseAnd Barn, vol
gatered on each side OF the farm, oI water pfgi
ege unoacu pied at Look elk on the canal.
Persons wishing to purchase eqaire at the store OF
n Costwick & Go, or on the Farm.
Rayehna. March I6, I654-450AW GKO BosfwIcK.
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Co-Partnershp Notice.

The subscribers have this day enterer into eo-part
nership for the purpose of carrying the mcreai-
tile and produce business the centre 0fShaersSlc,
in the new store previously occupied by a Horr u
CO.. under the name aud style OF Streator Daily Co.
The business will be conducted on the one price
principal, heretofore and we hope by Keeping a
large and well selected stock Of goods and BY paying
strick attention 10 business, TO nsrt liberal share OF
patronage.
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PRENIISS. HOPKINS q co.
Sentenced 20 be Hungi!,p

= Sentenced 20 De Hung ~ "t
hFTER the above announcement, the
and In order 20 let the people OF Ponage know that
has at length been decided by all good judges that
We, PRE- NTISS. HOPKINS q CO., have Jna receiy-
doIbtly deserve Hanging and to avoid the confusion
that naturally follows HaRgiHg Occasions, We have
received them some what rier than usual In order
saw 10 aI who 10 Try their lack Ia Hanging that
we can give them the Largest, Prstisst snd ckssP-
sst assortment OF Paper and bordering, ever brought
into the County Our Paper has all been urehas-
eli this Spring direct from the maRuaetGrsr, thereby
saving the profit OF jobbsr. We are sars we car
range from ct 10 50 cenisper ROLL Bordering fromo4
50 cents per yard. Cali and see them before FUR
chasing elsewhere.
March QSfh IaS6 .--ss !
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"A Gard.

THE subscribers having purchased the
j Daguerrean establishment ofJW WYKEs q Co,
respectfully announce snat hey are prepared exc
tbst style or the a Atthe old stan over B1iRD &
Co.'s Jewelry Stoft, Ailens Block, Ravenna, Ohio. 81
& Haying had several y6aTs experencein DagneFFeo-
typing, and possessing the latest and most approved
process for taking Abroypes, they fater themselves
that they produce good pictures as can be OBJ
tained II tany room In this section Of the country
Particular attention paid takiug the kenesses of
children. share Of the public patronage Is respect
fully solicited. :, ~ 80 o y lsTED4AEdr 90.
March Is, la58-af-h sS - ~ ls3fs I'll
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HENRY JAMES,

Barber and Hni.dYesser. Shop under the Collin
House. Shaving, Hair cutting, and Shampoouing
done promptly and in the most fashionable style:
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HATS Spring style silk hats, received
syvsiS 'siiSIs''' Y ksi'i'sa. yw szYaovs.
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FRANKLIN HOUSE,
ByJoHN D. SNYDER, imme ediately westo the court
House, Canton, Ohio.
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zfGe0iciilIe

GLAD 'rEDsS esd BROWN would say to
W Iadies AMI 0sstemsn req riag neiieal al vise or
tseatf ett arising ON any canss would 10 well 10 call
at his once, ln tha American House B1ck) and 60 suit
him ia regard T. their c4se The DIS oag and s,cesss
fu practcs in other cities the rlsryelS cares he ar
frms.sre uuqtest,na1le guarantees Of his ssillni ab
confidential
Dr. Browne IS IN advocate Of s9ecial practice. ami
greatly has devoted twelve years If study and
practic uaiaiiss Of tue genital organs aud
mems consequent upon sexual Irregularities 4 any oae
male female has perodcateaG ache twitc1inz Of Inc
eye ids suspension OF the vision, dzzinsss ressura
Of blood to 6ient parts OF the head. paptl IN Of The
heart Ted feeling aod lack Of strength in * aud
limbs, dreamy sleep. With coated tongue in tas MORN
ing of those deaes that the regular doctors call en
geson bronchitis. liver complaint, Kidney di5ease &C.
s Of which they unable cures reflect ana call 10
mind some excess, abuse or constitutional weakness Of
the sexual organs and instead of continuing with those
Gold ogg" doctors who jack all trades and 90 to
DR. Brownies Office, American House Bi'ck room No q
up one flight Of stairs, and have confidential tk with him
he will give yOn than inf rnation enough to com
pensaie for your trouble and also cure yo1 TOO He can
be consulted personally by letter but would be better
to see him personally.
Those ring from svphis whether of recent inocu
lation OF long standing enough poison blood as it
always does in badly treated cases is tre7ted by Dr.
Browne IN manner peculiar to himself, and produces
cure N every clrabe casein very short time Gonoraea
cured 10 short space Of time and is done BY medicine
(p!epared only by hself that entails no siekIy gus to
haunt and wear out oues life and make It curse rather
than blessing; dreamy scharges seminal fluid drs
arrested by toe invaluable medicine of Dr. Brownies
The afflicted viii notice the above statements Ladies
may ennsu't Dr. Browne without the slightest hesitation
and al confidence reposei in him will be raligously OBJ
served in those cases where it becomes necessary for
them be under his immediate care for few DAYS rooms
and every convenience will be furnished an everything
conducted in the most secret manner Married aiies
who fail TO bear Children and those whose health or con-
stution will not allow increase Of offspring should
consult Dr. B. and msy do it with hope c deriving great
be- eft. diff n27
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OlnllIDltses.

NEW WORCESTER 81 LINCOLN sd
O M N / B u s.
CHANGE OF TIME.-Monday June 9, 1855
Leaves New Worcester,
At 81, 81, and 105, A. NJ, and IL 81, Ct and P NJ
Leaves Lincoln Square,
At 74 81, and IL, A. NJ, and p, AZ, and 6, P. M.
Leave Harrington Corner at 9, P. ~.
Leaves Harrington Corner, for New Worcester 8 min.
utes after leaving Lincoln Square.
SUNDAYS
win leave New Worcester at 10 A. NJ, and Il P. NJ,
returning at the close of meetings
X Fare each way, 6 Vi cents
je9 DIFF L. B STONE, Proprietor.
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dlARRIAG sI cANNIAGEs

O. BLOOD G SONS
Having taken the old stand on Canal lreel formerly
cupied by WM. n. WOOD, beg leave To inform the publ
that they now prepared IN 10 10 order, aud will
keep constantly on hand, A n iritrts Of nrrangen
made d the best materials and workmanship Particular
attention paid 70 all kinds q Carriage Repairing
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Anew STORE! NEW GooDs!!-J. q
Nv WARREN has enlarged and fitted up IN the beat
manner the store formerly occupied by WIN ARSoIn ~
Toy, Var ely, Confectionery, Fruit Nut segar ,.ia
Beer, Oyster Eating, and Ice Cream Saloon ali Of Win
furnished 10 me best possible manner and at such
aIe nIils 70 call and examine my stock before
a. i23 Main Street. worcester.
30 eoiu JOSEPH a WARREN
NIX EHS-K EYSi--J. D. RAWsoN bes an hand a
IN large ASSORTMENT Of Door, Trunk and Yaiise
heysi which he will ~ to order at short notice
1's9, on hand good assortment Of Trunks, Yaiists,
wv Garnet Bags for sale Wholesale and retail at No.
S53 sian street, up stairs dam %
- PERM AND WHALE OIL.
= bO0O gallons Winter Sperm oil,
&OO0 Spring
10000 :" Dloached Winter Whale OIL,
For uale ny a.B, a a. j, HOWE,
r. Worcester Bank Blo
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NJ E p l. U S ULTRA.
LAZELL,S
CI63aeGG Hair YOaaEC,
An admirable preparation for preserving and identifying
the Human Hair.

The Climax Hair Tonic includes in its com position
MANY oil the most potent known remedies 1t is combined
with the most elaborate and with strict regard
10 proportion that due effect given to each ingredient
ana the result is combiraion elegant, recherche and
public.
Just so long vitality exists in the hair the applica-
ton OF the Climax Hair Tonic fail be beneficial
1ts tavgorating influence will make itself percepble
ds action BY removing dandru and other Obstacles from
tne scalp destroys their whitening Effects and leaves the
way clear for nature to do her part. -, ..., q
As comoouud for dressing the hair, iDparting to it
stiffness. 81 ssiness and richness and also rendering
ftinest and driest hair susceptible of the tasteful
arrangement, the Climax Hair Tonic will be found invau
able Nervous headaches frequently removed by
vigorous application Of the Climax Hair Tonic with
--'FossessHg a dencate color, no. Isa.... =, So,
with which it comes in contaet-of pleasant and de-
cidef, yet not too proninent odor the Climax Hair
Tonic, it what the proprietor has aimed tia
compound at elegant and effective and Of unusual
intrinsic worth.
Sold in large bottles at twenty five cents per bottle.
Prepared only by GEO R. SPUR, No. 201 Main st.
Worcester, Mass, and sold by traders generally.
MO off