The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-07-01

cation giving the result OF recent observu-
tiOns Of fruit and grain throughout the eoun-
tyI says;
l last week took hasty turn among the
Farmers Of the north part of Portage ceun-
ty, and into some of the adjoining towns,
and noticed some things, that you may deem
worthy Of jolting down for your readers
The recent heavy rains had so hindered corn
planting that it was not not expected to
find much good growing corn, and in the
heavy clay soils, l saw but little such. In
one instance in Windhsm, several men were
busy at planting in a large field on the 22d
Of June. And | was informed there was
considerable corn planted the previous week.
Grass and oats look well, on ground not too
wet. On the more rolling lands in Wind.
h1m, Nelson, Hiram, Mantua, Shalersyillei
and Auburn, potatoes looked quite well, aud
corn much be.ter than hau expected 10
find it. after SO extremely unfavorable
weather. But there has been less number
o. acres planted than farmers Intended
Sucn wet spring to hinder has never be-
lieve, occurred in this country, Gin the
memory Of the Oldest inhabitant."
But what is most remarkable through the
towns where travelled, was the state of
the fruit orchards. Fruit, especially ap-
Piles, the principal article Of our fruit hopes,
are nearly all gone, blasted or otherwise de-
stroyed; though many orchards are said to
have blossomed full. Not only is the
fruit blasted, but the trees, q large portion
of them, appear blasted also, and apparently
dying. 1t is sorrowful sight to behold
large orchards that had cost the owners
much toll and long years Of waiting, SCARED
and apparently dying. 1t is said to be the
canker norm that has been so destructive of
the apple.tree foliage, and whether the tree
itself will survive, may be a question. In
Ravenna ] have seen but few signs OF the
ravages Of the canker worm. The peach
trees in this region, nre generally so near
dead, in consequence of some OF the past
severe winters, that there will be very few
pc aches this year, if ever again.
REroKT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTR.-The
members OF the Board Of Health would most
respectfully suggest to the good citizens Of
Ravenna, few ti;ings, which in their opin.
10 would add much o the beauty, happiness,
and health of the villOge. By attending to
lite things, great things are accomplished.
Our happiness or misery arises generally,
from circumstances apparently small Of
themselves; by collecting and cultivating
these trjeing things, the aggregate will be
much to our joy or sorrow. Attention to
the removal of filth from premises; the
keeping Of cisterns in repair, and cellars dry
and clean, are duties expected of every good
citizen. A so the keeping open Of drains,
sewers, or water courses, through yards, gar
dens, and across lots, etc. The location
and construction of and attention to Pig
sties and Prvies should receive m ,re than
passing notice. Respect for ourselves and
our neighbors require that these things
should not be russed by as unworthy atten.
tim. The Board are happy to report favor.
ab'y Of the general appearance of the vii.
lage; having but q few SpecidAies to bring
before the Council to which prompt atten.
ton will be given by The proper authorities.
Other places and things will be reported
rom TIME to time, as they come under the
observation OF the Beard. .... .
L. NORTON.
T. G. PHILLIPS,
4 ]. p. ALCORN.
Ravenna June %, 1858.
| TIE C0MMENeEMENr AT HUpsoN'-We
publl5h beios the order Ut exercises at the
cumiig COMMENCEMENT .Ot tae College al
HGdsoh We are gratiied to know that
this Institution is regaiOing it's former popu'
larity and cofsf qnenty is enlurging its field
Of ustfulness 1t is but half an hours ride
from R.vennd, on tho Cleveland & Pitts.
burgh Railroad, ana as I'D approaching an.
tuaI address 8, society anniversaries, exhibi
tions, &C., give promise Of unusual Interest
a visit to the College, and The quiet tilluge
in which it is located will amply repay the
,roIbfe. As we don't have any celebratiof
Of the fourth in Ravenna, no Better or pleas
an,er way OF spending the day can be nam'
:, ed than by attending Commencement Oh the
4th, eth, 7th and Sth.
The following is the order Of exercises:
!. accalaureate Sermon, Sabbath after
noon, July 9TH, at 8 O'Clock, by Pre5iden
H. L. Hitchcock.
2. Sermon before the Missionary Society
Sabbath evening, at u O'Clock, by Rev. F
T. Brown, of Cleveland.
3. Address before the Beta Theta Pi So
ciety, Tuesday evening, at u O'Clock, b,
:, Judge George Hoadley, of Cincinnati.
4. Address before the Alumni, Wednes
. day, at lO4 A. M., by c. w. Palmer, Esq
of Cleveland.
s. Address before the Phi Beta Kapp
9 Society, by Rev. DR.. KitcheIl, Of Detroit
i Wednesday, at al O'Clock, P. M.
6. Prize Speaking, Wednesday evening
at u o'clock.
z. Commencement Exercises, Thursday
July 9Th, at 81 o'clock, A. M.
= s. Address before the Literary Societies
Thursday, P. NJ, by Rev. Thomas J
l.