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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
, AYERS,
CHERRY
PICTORIAL
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF
Colds, Coughs, and
-us,nnI nco

BRIHFisIp, MASS, 10th Dec, 1855.
Dr.. J. c. AVER: do not hesitate to say
the best remedy I have ever found for
Coughs, Hoarseness, Influenza. and the
concomitant symptoms Of Cold, isyour
CHERRY PICTORIAL. Its constant use in.
my practice and my family for the last
ten years has shown it to possess supe-
rior virtues for the, treatment of these
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
PARASOLS. COTTON, GINGHAM
AND SILK) ..

We have every hue and quality, from Bic
to 81. With these, we are in the samo fix as with
Bonnet Trimmings, having no old ones on hand, hay
Jug made last summer clean sale OF all goods in
this line. We know that the ladies fond of some-
thing Dew and it is better to make choice from new
and clean stock, than from one that has been accu'
mnlnting for perhaps ten years or over.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
Wall Paper, Paper Curtains, &c.

ROSTWICK & BEATTY have lust re.
- ceived new stock of Wall Paper, entirely new
styles, and extremely cheap. Those who wish 70
Improve smoky walls, call imme mediately on Bostwick
q beatty and examine their assortment. ea
ROSTWICK & BEATTY have just re-.
- ceiyed an, lot Of American Table Cutlery,
every pieee warranted 70 be perfect and the handles
for the prices are as low for the cheapest imported
eLlele: ~ .-.-.-.- -. -. n. -.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

OWING to the great increase in our sales
ID during the past year, we have considered It our
duty 10 customers and the public TO make heavier
purchases than usual and we are now opening the
largest and best assorted stock OF goods We nave
ever 70 ught to tnis market, consisting In paIt0
Lawns light cold, (ng,d and plain0 Chocolate and
Black, (hg'd and plsinl varying IN price rom 81
from l5Le TO ESQ per yard, Fig'd Berages, fancy
STYLES, soc per yard. Plain Poplns, (silk worsedl
ali shades of color sec do. These Pophne are extra
goods and cannot elsewhere be bought for less than
75e Berage, Chenille and Lawn Robes guile,
beauties. Plain All Wool Delaines, beautiful color
yard. Plain. Dress Berages, all colors at S3c per
yard. Mourning Poplins, pretty and durable goods,
only 2ec, do. Fancy do dressy, S5c. Summer
Silks 55c. Prints, best styles and qualities manu-
faetured, only II cents per yard, Sixpence Prints
good goods, wide, fine and fast colors u you want
good Prints at 6tc buy OF Black and Fancy Gas.
simeres, from 81 to S2.. Black and Blue Broad
vie particular attention as we beat all competitors
on them so badly. These are facts that can not 69
rubbed out. If you doubt II, coll and eee. best
shilling Gingham in the KNOWN world. Debage we
sell at lOc per yard. DeIning for one shilling pee
yard the best you saw; worth &c. We have on
ing 1t New York cost. Any wanting ba gam,
would do we'll to nail them. Fine rnb 'eeched Sheet
ings, from Sc to lac per yard. Heavy Brown, &c to
94c per yard Light Brown, &c per yard. B!eached
and Unbleached Jacquered Table Diaper. Damask
do do. Summer Pant Goods, all kind and quali-
ties, from lie upw1rds, consisting OF Printed Cot
tonades, Summer Checks, Half Linen, Marseiles.
Troy, Schuylkil, Empire and New York Cottorades.
Cassimeres, Twills, Fall River Linen Co.'S Extra
Coating and Extra Pant Drills. We sells good Lin
en- Drill zoe per yard. Fall River Co.'S Extra Lin
en- Drill at 3Ic per yard. ..s
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

AmbrotyPes and PhOtOgrnplls:7
THOSE wanting a firstSlsss Likeness
on STAFFER q CO., at their eallerv In Aiisns.
Block, whore you Will End largo eotlsction Of ane
specimens, an 0ftheiT own manufacture.
RARRED end Emb oidefed Curtain TaII.
y rSPsF C@H1lelns, @ oiishEdss, s.c..A N, 7,
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GROCERIES! GROCERIES!! GRO
CERIES!!!

The place to Hnd them of good quality, awuyr In
supply, ard very lo& is at Goss ard Bross. A COf-
foe Sugar only l2c. Beautiful White N. o. Sugar,
ek. Beautiful Crushed n. o. Sugar, only I4c. We
keen a superior article of SOC Tea. Also, excellent
soc Tea. We do not like to fatter ourselves, but
will say keep the best soc Tea in the County. The
best 5Uc Tea in County, is sold by us. Our SOC Tea
can't be beat. soc Tea, oh! We the best In the
world, obi! Fifty Cent Teal! Fifty Cent Teal! Oh!
Some OF the inducements we offer and the reasons
give for being able to sell our goods lower than
neighbors are, that persons dealing with us do
not have TO pay she Interest due to us running
counts, neither DO they have to pay all the bad debts
made by men bu! ing goods on credit. We buy our
goods lower than any of our competitors, we all
working men, thereby saving heavy expense of clerk
hire and frequent loss by negligence Of employees.
DO not sport fine clothes and live high. Have no
city taxes to pay. Believe in the principle Of small
profits and large sales. These things, in connection
can sell goods lower than neigbbors. And If we
only whatit costs some of them to do busi-
ness. we make good thug of it, and furnish the
public with articles for want and enience at very
low ratios, and furthermore, whore there is will,
there Is way, and we will not be beat. Since com
mencing here, buSir has inc reaeed much be-
yond expectations and believing that our manner
Of doing business, ONE PRICE AND READY PAY,
forms the best basis for still further increase sha
continue to follow the same path. We trust our
old friends will give an early call, and we also
cordially invite all that have not done business with
US, to come and see how our system works, ana how
much cheOper we can afford goods than those do
ing business on the old principle. -
DANIEL W. GOSS & BROS.
p. S. Wanted 200 ,00o lbs Of good Butter.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
TIFICIALS.

We have everything new and beautiful
that the market would afford, and having carried
over nothing of the kind last year, can show the
ceanest stock of the kind in the country, and at rates
defSing competition. Chalk this down and be sure
to come and see US before buying, or You VIII re-
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
BOOTS AND SHOES-BOOTS AND
SHOES!

We'Ae got 'em. We are selling bcst quality Wo-
mems Enumeled Boots at $1,10, Wonlen's Black
Gniters, full fOxd ST. Fine Col'd, full ox'd, 81 s5:
Mems Kip Bros, whole leather (no split about them)
us good article as can be made, ut 81 AS; Mems
Enameled Brogans and CATERS, Calf CATERS, Kid and
Cloth Top do, from 81 30 to $3.50 BIys' and Girls
Shoes, an enormous variety. Wesay they are cheap,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
PAINTS, DYES. BRUSHES
PERFUMERY, &c.
fresh supply Just received ut

A fresh suppl! just received ut
SWIFT'S DRUG STORE,
. August 6, 1861 Sign of the Golden Mortar.
FLAVORING Extracts tor cooking. Per.
i fumed Extracts for the handkerchief. Hair Dyes.
OilsRnd Restoratives. Balm of Thousand Flowers.
Soaps-fincy, shaving, and chemical for washing:
Colognes, Lavender, Ponades and Extracts at all
prices. 1atchouIy, Geraneum and .er6ena by the
bottle or ounce, at SWlFT'S DRUG STORE.
brushes of every description. Drop
- Paints. Tube Paints, Sand Paper, Putty, White
Glue, Bath Brick, etc.,a SMIFT'S
II uAMPDEN Permanent Green, for paints
ing Blinds: fresh supply just RECEIVED Dat at
August 6, 1857 sWlFT'S.
900 pounds snow white Zinc; also, g. ID
q Zinc or White Lead, French ochre, Paris G ecn,
VenitiOn Rod, ETC.. at SWlFT'S.
CONCENTRATED LYE for making soap.
" Chloride Lime in bottles for purifying infected
ocalities, for sale at nMlFT'S.
T r! LIGHTH-If you desire an eco.
II cal aud brilliant light, Try the Carmen OIL.
Fo Dec. "a SWIFT'S.
T ANCASTER'S Kid Give Cleaner-ior
~ sale at the RAVENNA BOOK STORE.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
FANS! FANS FANS!!!

We have splendid assortment, from &c
to 75c. Palm Leaf, Paste Board, bronzed with BAN.
boo frames Silver Plated, Ivory frames, some with
looking glasses But the newest and most beautiful
are the Chinese Silks Fans, embroider d so finely
that il is impossible to tell one side from the other,
and only soc piece! ...
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
STRAW GOODS-BONNETS.

We have Diamond Satin. Col'd Straw,
Lace, Nearolitan, Pedal and all kinds manufactured
which bought very low and will be sold accord
ingly. You must hear in mind that do not levy
as large tax upon our customers as our nelghbors
do ami any that want goods in this any Otner limo
that we sell, should come right in and make early
choice, 80 as to suit themselves better.
We have few large sized Bonnets desirable for
old ladies. A few SILK Bonnets, very low. Our pri
ces range from 4Oc to 50, Mems and Boys Pam
Leaf, Canton, Legnorn, Panama, Fancy COl'd Braid,
Fur, Wool and other kinds of Hats. Prices from
l2lc TO 50. If you want a choice, come and us,
as have PILE, add it gives you good chance.
Oils. Fish Of various kinds, Dry Cod, Picked Cod,
Mackerel. White Fish and Trout. Glass Ware
Queens Ware Tin Ware, &C., &C. In fact, every
thing needed BY this community.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

HATS AND CAPS.--Canton, Sennett,
III Yonne America, PaImleaf, Leghorn and Pana-
ma Hats an caps ofvariOus for men and
boys, at ihe Ioctober sol STONE SToRE.l
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
New Goods, New Goods i,
THE RlVENNA GLASS COMPANY;

IT. OOTS AND SHOES.-A general as
d ,ortment, embracinglevery style and quality for
ladies, misses gents and boys, atthe ,ropn
Octohar 90 1857 a"f .s-r|.. STONE STOhbs
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

Cnsupirss do not despair till you have tried ArERs
Cherry pEcToRAL 1t Is made by of the best medical
chemists in the world and its all around bespeak
the high msrss Of s virtues. - Philadelphia Ledger.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
SUMMER SHAWLS.

A good variety, consisting of Stellas and
Covered Centres &c. Prices from 81 npwarcs.-
White Grape Shaws cheap. Black Silk Shawls,
various qualities and prices. Plain Mohair shawls,
various colors and prices. Ladies wanting Summer
Shawls, of good styles, at light advance over New
York prices, will Ind such with US.
p1ppnNS FRENCH FLOWERS. AR.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13
WHITE GooDs-wHITE GOODS!

We have everything that you can call for,
Victoria Lawns, Dotted Swiss, Book Muslins, &c.,
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

OHAWLS.- .Broche, (long and square0
~ Stella, silk and other styles OF Shawls, at the
Octobcr 90, 1857 CHEAP STORE
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

CARPETS, Rugs, Window Shades, Wor-
" sted Damask and satin De LANES Tor curtains, al
the October 90 eIONb olOhE.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

CLOTHS, &c.--Cloths, Cassimeres, plain
" and fancy, Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds, Cottonades,
Dcnims Stripes, Tickings, Checks, brown Linen,
Just received and selling very low ett
October 30, 1857 STONE STOKE.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

Groceries, Sheeting. Hard.
u ware, Looking glasses, uHd an endless variety OF
other goods, are now offered the lowest ashprces
1T tho fOctober col RAVENNA GLASS co. !.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

SILKS.-Black, plaid, striped, ,changeable,
~ Glace, Marcelline and Florence silks: CHEAP for
Cash or Ready pay. [oet. 99l STONE STORE.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-13

DRESS TRIMMINGS.-A large lot of
~ Moire ANTIQUE, Galoon, Fringe Trimmings, Vel
vet Ribbons Silk Fringes, and other styles al the
October 90, 1857 STONE STOKE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

their rights, and call upon the freem.n
of the North to stand by them. tn
voices ofthousands from hilltop and
valley, from apr R1air; S, and plain, Will an
swer Their eau. Tie insolence of the
shareholders, in Congress and out of II
is past endurance. It mtist be met ana
chastised as it deserves to be. Ia.
every Southern bully be served a.
Keitt was when he assaulted Grou :.
Let Northern men stand their ground
The gospel of death to slavery innst ho
preached in earnest, and if leaden baIl
and well-twisted hemp will enforce ur,
such gospel, and all other means fail
we are for using them vigorously ~
And now is good time to begin fbe
reformatory work. If Congress en-
der Ruffian will either be driven ont of
Kansas, shot or hung. Ame,.-M;L
Free Dem. 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

SINGLE MAcHINE.-Mr. r. Law, of
Portage, has recently received patent
for an improved Single Saving Ma
chine, which we have seen in operation
in this town. The bolt stands upright,
and is sawed with the grain, the posi-
ton of the bolt being changed at the
completion of every single. This ma
chine works faster, and makes smooth
er and better shingles than any other
pattern we have ever examined. Elk
cepting the saw, the whole machine is
cast-iron, simple in its construction, and
we cannot see any possibility of it's
getting out Of order. The claims of
the inventor are set forth in an adver-
tisement In this paper, which we are
satisfied he does not over-rate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17
w The MI H.ee Do,, G.

s The MiZ. Free Dem. suggests
the propriety of publishing all the gen.
ersl laws of the State by all the news.
papers at stipulated price. The ne.
cessity for this is apparent. 1t is the
practice of the State of New York tc
have them published by one paper in
each county, and proves a valuable
help to all.
The present Legislature should in.
crease the rates for legal advertising at
least SO per cent, and we trust our Sen.
ator Hanchett will see that bill is in
troduced, to thus do justice to the prin.
tiers. 1t is scandalous that prices for
this kind of service should remain so
reduced as the present rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

As we limited few weeks ago, iron
ore exists in this county in bountiful
quantities. Mineralogists pronounce it
the very best quality, and those who
have made any examination of the land
throughout the county, affirm that this
valuable metal is, like the gold of Cali
fornia, inexhaustible. In some portions
of the county, there is scarcely quar-
ter section that does not abound with
it-some Of which are mere beds of it.
Lying within few feet of the surface,
it can be obtained at a trifing expense.
We knou that at no distant day the
digging of this ore viii be one of the
chief pursuits in the county, and those
who engage in it cannot fail to make
fortunes. Transportation to eastern
markets will be lightened next summer
by the acquisition Of a steamboat te
| ply between the Rapids and Klbourr
City, point on the aCrosse Railroad
An Iron Foundry should be immedi
ately established here. Besides oh
tanning iron at a nominal price, it may
have the repairs on twenty-seven saw
mills, besides other job work. No bet
ter chance is offered in the " orld for til,
extensive manufacture of stoves. as al
the States and Territories on the Yves
could be furnished SO per cent. cheape
from this point than from the east, from
whence all stoves are now shipped
Pitch in, capitalists!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

being submitted to the people of the
county, by the County Board of Super
visors, and that after the question has
once been submitted, it cannot again be
submitted until after the elapse of five
years.
Senator Hanchett has introduced a
resolution instructing the committee on
judiciary to inquire whether wildcat
Banks can be wound up by quo scar-
ra'eto;' and if so, to report bill requir-
ing the Attorney General TO commence
proceedings against all such Banks.
The report of the Revisors of the
Statutes is now before the Legislature !;
they report that they have completed
the revision, and that they have been
obliged to make many verbal alter
atoms in order to make the Statutes
conform to the Code of Procedure
They recommend the repeal of all ex-
listing general Statutes, and the re-en-
actment Of the laws as revised in their
report. The report has been referred
to joint committee of both houses,
consisting of the Judiciary committee
of each body. By resolution intro
duced by Mr.. P. H. Smith, Of the AS
sembly, the Revisors are to meet with
the joint committee and confer with
them in examining the revision, to IA
cilitate the labor.
A recess Of the Legislature for about
three weeks is talked of by many Of
the members in order to give the com
mittee of revision of the Statutes time
to perform their task, but it is hoped
the measure will not prevail. 1t will
detain members here at season of the
year when their time will be greatly
needed at home, and result in some
hasty Legislation. There is no Other
way than to continue until they have
disposed of the business before them
and them 60 home.
Our friend S. II. Lee, Esq, assistant
clerk of the Senate, proves an excellen
and faithful officer, and has won thu
esteem of the entire Senate. He ha
had the advantage of good course o
legal study under Senator Chase a
Racine, and has been admitted to prac
tice. Il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

eW The editor was complimented
by large and very attentive audience
last Friday evening, for which he re-
turns thanks.
On that occasion, we expressed what
seemed to us the simplest Truth, viz:
that Gods laws are unchangeable-that
ne is the same ''yesterday, to-day and
forever" and we are pleased to be as
sured that the auditory, almost without
an exception, entertained the same
views. But a certain clergyman, who
did not attend, has seen fit to denounce
the lecture and to brand us an infdel.
His effort, we understand, was not ar.
gumentatiye, but declamatory. If ou1
clerical friend desired to do us Justice,
he would have attended the lecture, and
then reviewed and endeavored to re.
flute the positions we maintained. Blu,
instead of dealing thus fairly with us
he chooses to ensconse himself behind
the sacred sanctuary, and, without war
rantable evidence, condemn us as an
infidel. Should he wish to do so, we
will lend him the manuscript of the lee.
ture, and if he finds foundation for q
discussion of what he may deem error
we shall be happy to listen to correc
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

thus far during the session. He rep
resents populous district, and besides
the commands of constituents, he has
performed vast amount of labor as
chairman Of the Judiciary Committee.
Senator Kingston is closely watching
the lumber interests. He has intro
duced a bill concerning the dam across
the Wisconsin river at Kilbourn City,
which it is hoped he will succeed in,
as the lumber interest from above i'm
peratively demand it. II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

LEorURE.-Since the Friday evening
lecture, it has been thought best tc
change the time to Wednesday even.
ing. One week from tonight, at pre-.
cisely7 O'Clock, DR.. Whitney will speak
at the Court House. 1t does injustice
to the speaker to be coming in when
the lecture is half finished. Misappre-
hension Of his positions often thus
arise. Be on hand at halfpast six.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17
Editorial Correspondence.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 9, 1853.
The subject of investigation of rail
road frauds continued to occupy the
attention of the Legislature during a
portion of last week. 1t is the deter
mination of both houses to bring those
swindling corporations to full account
of the larcenies they have committed,
commonly called "stealing." Thus far
l do not learn that the railroads have
any special agents here to interpose in
their behalf. It is thought they feel
themselves so perfectly secure, that they
ask no odds of any one. They anege
that they have paid fair consideration
for the favors they have received, and
the State of Wisconsin may help them
selves if it thinks it has the power to
do so. But an investigation will be
had, in spite Of this bullying and boast
ing, and the corruption of these rotten
corporations will be shown up to public
gaze as an example to those who may
come after them.
The Chicago, st. Paul & Fond du
Lac road seems to have few friends,
but not enough to save them from their
just deserts; but as for the Lacrosse
q Milwaukee road, there is none so
poor as to do them homage. Their
corruption has surpassed the prince of
darkness; and they will be made to un-
derstand that the wages Of sin is death.
The only hope that those dependent
upon this road have, is that those who
have thus far controlled it can hold out
but short time longer, when it is
hoped they will be compelled to give
way to honest men. Not only is the
conduct of this company causing inves-
tigation, but everything with which it
has any connection is looked upon with
suspicion. Kilbourn City, it is under
stood, is a part and parcel of the La
Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad. On
Friday last, Senator Kingston intro
duced the following resolution, which
has been passed:
Resolced By the Senate, the assembly
co'eceerriatg, That the joint committee
for investigation be instructed to in
quire whether deeds for corner lots.''
or any other, in Kilborn CITY have
been forwarded to any members of the
present Legislature, and if so, to whom.
by whom and for what purpose said
deeds were executed and forwarded to
said members.
If Klbourn City desires to flourish,
they must remove themselves from the
influence of the managers of this nest
Of corruption.
Senator Kingston has also presented
the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resozued, That the committee on
Town and County Organization be in
to report at an early day, bill |
the County Boards of the
several counties in this State to submit. |
if they deem best, the question of the
and location Of the county seat
of their respective counties to the legal
voters in said counties.
A bill has been reported agreeable
TO such resolution, which provides for
he question of removal Of county seats
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

DANCING ScHooL.-Prof. G.. P. GRAY
commences school at the Magnolia
Hall next Friday evening. We under.
stand every arrangement has been com
pleted to have pleasant school. The
''boys" generally have interested them
selves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-02-17

Snow has re-appeared to the depth
of about three inches, which renders
fair sleighing, and the prospect is favor
able for more. The weather is mode
rate.