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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-23
MEN AND MEASURES, .

THE subscriber, thankful for the patron.
form the residents of Ravenna and vicinity that he
still continues the Tailoring business IN the room
over Frszer's Hardware Store, in Campbel's Block
times prepared to cut, A. and in the
most fashionable and durable manner. From his
that he cannot fail to give entire satsaetionto eli
who may favor him with their patronage. n! n
Cutting done to order at short notice. 'ai 7a -
TPEDtraBce between Swift's Building ma Camps
BELLS Block. GEORGE S0MERVILLE,
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CHEMICAL SOAP for washing clothes,
" good article, and only ten cents per bar, at
May 8, 1859 SWlFT'S.
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PISTOL TRAPS-PISTOL TRAPS.
p EUTHES' patent Animal Trap, the best
lO trap ever introduced, new invention and quite
a curiosity, for sale at F. A. CURTIS & CO.'S.
MaTch24, 1850.
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Insures agains Ilossor damage by fire all kin ds
uildngs, Stores, Hotels, Mills, Factories, &c. Also
II kinds of goods, merchandise, personal property
in Stores, upon the NEST reas nable terms.
Particular attention paid to the insurance OF Dwell
ling Bouses and Furniture for term OF years.
Rates of Insurances as low as are compatible with
the Safety of the Insured All losses promptly paid
Policies for any part of Portage county issued and
scnred by J. ID. HORTON, Agent
Dec. 30, le5S-lY -.
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CHARLES E. SWIFT has superior lot
~ OF Paints consisting in part of Zinc, White Lead,
Paris Green, Chrome Green, Hibernian Green,
Hampden Green, etc., which he desires to exchange
for cash on favorable terms. Msy 5, 1859
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SWIFT'S DRUG STORE.
NEW A f r A N G E NJ E N T.

CHARLES e. SWIFT having become
" sole proprietor Of the establishment long known
''Swifts Drug Store,'' at the sign Of the Golden
Mortar, wishes to inform the ormer patrons of the
concern, and as many new ones as are disposed 10
favor him with their custom that he intends keeping
full assortment of Drugs, Paints, Varnshes, Oils,
Coloring Materials, Glass, Patent Medicines, Per-
fumery, &c. And in order to correct amisapprehen-
sion existing in the minds of many, that the Drug
Store to be visited only for the purpose Of purchas
ing box ofpiIls barrel Of oil, he desires to call
particular attention to the fact that besides general
assortment OF those articles usually considered as
belonging 10 the Drug trade, he designskeeping a
great variety of such needed in every well sup
piled family. including superior article of Fifty
Cent Tea, Black Cocoa, Rio Coffee, White Sugars,
Pepper, Spices of everJ description Prime Rio Cof'
fee, Raisins, Currans, Prunes, Flavoring Extracts
starch, Sage, Corn Starch, Farna, Baking Pow ders
Cream Tartar, &c. As the Dollar and Dime princi-
pie is the cnly one by which people are supposed
to be cd in matters of trade, and everybody
expects to make their purchases where the largesl
amount Of goods be obtained for the least money,
he confidently expects a large share of patronage.
RaVenna, Feb. IL, 1859
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A LMOND SOAP in cakes, highly scent
II ed. Handkerchief Extracts and Coiognes, a
fresh assortment, just received at SWlFT'S.
May Es 1859
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PORTAGE SENTINEL.
NV Held is like to Rend. while

xvbosvsr can read these verses without being
,eply moved, is unworthy Of reading poetry;
I'm siitin' on your knee, Willie
For the last time in my life
A ruir heart broken thing, Willie,
A mither, yet nae wife.
Ay, press your hand upon my heart,
And press II mair and mair-
Or Il will burst the silken tWino
Sac Strang Is Its despair
Oh vae's me for the hour, Willie,
When we tocither met
oh wae's me for the time, Willie,
That our first ryst was set
Oh wae's me for the loanin' green
Where we were wont 10 gae-
And wae's me for the dastinie,
That CART me luve thee sac !
A stoun' gaes through my held, Willie,
A sair stoun' through my heart-
Obi haud me up and let me Kiss
Thy brow ere we tWa part.
Anither, and anither Yeti
How fast my life-strings break
Farewell! farewell Through yOn kirk.yard
Step lichtly for my sake
The lav'rock in the lift, Willie,
That hlts far over our held,
viii sing the morn as merrilie
Abune the clay-cauld deid;
And this green turf we're sittin' on,
Wi' dew-drsps shimmerin' sheen,
Will hap the heart that luvit thee
AS warld has seldom seen.
But oh ! remember mo, Willie,
On land where'er ye be-
And oh think on the leal, leal heartj
That ne'er luVit ane but thee
And oh! think on the cauld, Cauld moolsi
That fills my yellow hair
That kiss the cheek, and kiss the chin1
Ye never shall kiss mair
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~ ENUINE CARBON OIL can now be
VI had OF [May5l CHAS. Z. SWIFT.
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: = -AYER's77 80 .
Ague Cure.
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE or

ASUO ON4OS
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE or
Intermittent Fever, or Fever and AgneI
Remittent Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical Headache, or Bilious
Headache, and Bilious Fevers, indeed
for the whole class of diseases 0rigiS
mating In hillary arrangement, caused
by the Malaria of miasmatie cOuntriesA
No one remedy is louder called for by the
necessities of the American people than slES
and safe cure for Fever and Agne. Such
we are now enabled to offer, with o perfect
certainty that It will eradicate the disease
and with assurance, founded on proof, that
no harm can arise from its use In any quan"
tity.
That which protects from or prevents this
disorder must be Of immense service in the
communities where it prevails. Prevention Is
better than cure, for the patient escapes the
risk which he must run in violent attacks Of
this baleful distemper. This "CuRE expels
the miasmatic poison of FEVER AND AdUB
from the system and prevents the develop
ment of the disease, if taken on the first ap-
proach of its premonitory symptoms. It is
not only the best remedy ever yet discovered
for this class of complaints, but also tho
cheapcst. The large quantity we supply for
n dollar brings it within the reach of every
body: and in bilious districts, where FEVER
AND AGur prevails, every body should have it
and use it freely both for cure and protection.
It is hoped this price will place it within the
reach Of all-the poor as well as the rich. A
great superiority of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and Ger
thin cure of Intcrmittents is, that it contains
no Quininc or mineral, consequently it pro.
duces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured
by it are left as healthy as if they had never
had the disease.
Fever and Agucis not alone the consequence
of the miasmatie poison. great variety OF
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
: are Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Headache,
I Blindness, Toothachc, Earachc, Catarrh, Asth-
ma, Palpitation, Painful Affection of tho
Spleen, MYSTERIES, Pain in the Bowels, Collie,
, PARALYSIS, and Derangcment of the Stomach,
| all of which, when originating in this cause,
put OIL the intermittent type, or become period
ical. This "CURE" expels the poison frem
the blood, and consequently cures them oil
alike. 1t is IN invaluable protection to immi-
grants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. If taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the in-
fection, that will be excreted from the system,
and cannot accumulate in sufficient quantity
! to rpcn into disease. Hence it is even more
valuable for protection than cure, and few will
ever suffer from Intcrmittcnts, if they avail
themselves of the protection this remedy af-
fords.
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ROBINSON, KING g. CO.,

BANKERS, Ravenna, o. Dealers in Exchange, Gold
and Silver Coin, Business Paper and Bank Notes -
Collections made and remitted for, on day of pay.
ment without charge beyond the current rate Of
change. Drafts on England, Ireland and all 9th e
countries OF Europe. Money, nheritancesr and
other claim collected in any part of Euope. Pasy
sage tickets from Liverpool to New York.
4 Nv
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The Great Rush
FOR PIXIES PEAK !

Has In consequence of recent developements been
changed to the EMPORIUM OF FASHIoN,of
REEVES q STOUFFER
Next door 10 the Democrat Building, Main St.,
RAVENNA, OHIO,
The subscribers have formed co-partnership for
doing general Tailoring business, and trust by
promptness and close attention TO the wants and
tastes of their customers to give that degree OF salts
faction that will secure for them liberal share of
patronage.
ITPCuttipg done to order, on short notice. All
work warranted 10 1T, if properly made.
Cur prices are always at the lowest living rates,
and full as cheap as good work be afforded at.
We are in receipt OF the latest Ameri aud Euro
pean Fashions. Everybody is cordially invited to
give us a call. REEVES & STOUFFER.
Ravenna, April IA, le59-6m.
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CORNING g. CO.,

No. 76 River ST., Cleveland, Ohio, Manufacturers of
Alcohol, Burning Fluid, Pure Spirits and their
celebrated Brands of Copper distilled Ambrosia
ongahela Whisky, White Lead, Camphene, Spirits
Of TurPentine, and Zinc, Linseed Oil, Lard Oil,
Coal Oil, Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors.
The country Merchants will find it to their advant.
age to purchase of us, as we are Maui ufacturers
only. March 3, le59-3m.
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THAN ELSEWHERE.

Persons in want of pictures OF any style will find
much to their interest to call at this Gallery before
purchasing elsewhere. No time will be spent in
profitable ''gassing' but all invited to and
Judge for themselves to the quality Of the work,
with the assurance that pains will be spared, TO
make the best picture possible Tor every customer
less perfectly suited. D. T. STEDMAN.
Ravenna March 81 1850.
p. S.-Some fine Stereoscopic pictures, also some
Illuminated landscape views "a new thing worth
coniug to see, at the PEOPLES GALLERY.
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MER NTS'
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
CAPITAL. 100000.

DRKcroRs-Mark Howard; S. wooGrun, (Prss't.
Woodruff & Beach l. co.,; James Bolter, (0t c: n.
NOrthaR & co., Z. Roberts, (0f Ksnsys' kCSsTts
GssdpiR.); Guy X. Phelps, (Sse'y Coma I've HS. g.
Co \; Timothy Sheldon, (Co Rtraet0r GRd Builder, y,
James P. Foster, (Prsst. MseA's Sac. Bank.G SD
ney A. White, (Qf Spencer, Waite CO;G charles r.
Hillyer, (Prest. Charter Oak BdRk:G En1an n:
Owen, (OJ Day, OpcR & Co.'S Homer Blancherd,( * "
II. Blanchard & Co } Richard D. Hubbard, Estate at
tornsT) N. NJ. Merrimen, (0f J. & M. MerriHaT 4;
William L. Collins, (0f COltiRs BrofAers C0'G."'
H. D. Calender, (ashier State BaRk.)
~ MARK HOWARD, Prss't.
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MAY APPOINTMENTS.
DIR. III. TUBES,


Will be In attendance as follows:
RAVENNA, Prentiss House, Tuesday, May 81.
Akron, Empire House, Monday, May 80.
Warren, National House, Saturday, Jnne4.
Cleveland, American House, Saturday April 10th
and THURSDAY May u.
For consultation upon all diseases of the Throat,
Lungs. Heart, Liver, Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and
Spleen; also, Dropsy, Gravel, Rheumatism, Nervous
ness Debility Dyspepsia, Female Diseases, Ague and
Fever Fits, Impurities the Blood, Eruptons, Can
GERS, Ulcers and all other varieties of long standing
complaints, both externaland internal.
For some ten years DR.. T. has devoted his entire
time to chronic diseases treating thousands annual.
ly, many of whom had exhausted every other re-
within reach. In no case are mineral or 9TH
er pois0Rs emptoyed nor does he make sick to make
can be taken with safety by the most delicate, and
patients may remain at home, and continue with
prudence their ordinary diet and exercise Hundreds
have recovered under the treatment after friends and
physicians had given up all hope, the indisputable
evidence of which can always be furnished. Inva-
lids, however reduced or desparing, are invited TO
call, and may be assured that no encouragement will
be given expense incurred, without correspond.
ing prospect of recovery.
PHTHIsIC OR ASTHMA.
The statement given this month will be ad with
deep interest by all who have endured tho nexpress
BILE horrors of Asthma. Especially does it commend
relieve, but cannot cure.
HoLMEs IT,, Crawford Co., Ohio, July, 1857.
DR.. TUDBs-Sir: Since chinhood l have been af-
ficted with Phthisic or Asthma. Ny mother before
me suffered with the same disease. As grew older
II became worse, the parOxisms occurred oftener and
protraeted and severe, especially go during the
winter season. At all times little more than ordin-
ary exerlion caused violent cough, and great OPP
preston in breathing.
cough, and constant agonizDg struggle for breath,
being at times apparently upon the verge of oca
ton. Very little sleep. could be obtained at such
times, and that little while sitting In my chair. Two
years ago was induced by the statement of lady
whom you cured of Asthma, to make one more trial.
had little faith at that time, partly because had
nfNanh ntad ana haoo Aho-
said could not get we'll. The treatment was pur-
sued under circumstances most unfavorable, having
tho care of sick friends yet have not only been re-
lieved Of all symptoms of Asthma, but Of other aec-
ti0ns accompanying. ] have cough now, breathe
freely, rest we'll, and have good strength.
Yours, truly, susanna W, QUAISTACE,
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

FOR TIE RApID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, HOarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient COnsump-
tion, and for the relief of COnsumptive
Patients in advanced stages Of tho
disease.
So wide is the field of its usefulness and so nu-
merous arc the cases of its cures, that almost
every section of country abounds in persons pub
licly known, who have been restored from alarming
and even desperate diseases of the lungs by its
use. When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine of its kind is too apparent to escape
observation, and where its virtues are known, tho
for the distressing and dangerous affections OF tho
pulmonary organs that are incident to our climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
community have failed and been discarded, this
has gained friends by every trial, conferred benefits
on the afflicted they can never forget, and pro-
duced cures too numerous and too remarkable to
be forgotten. ....
DIR. j. G.. AVER e. co.
LOWELL, MASS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-09

CA British officer writing from Teheran,
Persia. to the London Times remarks:-"A
Cathartic Pill manufactured by 'an American
Chemist tDR. J. C. A YER, of Lowell, Mass. has
cured the Shah of Liver Complaint that threat
ened his life. This simple fact, as might be ex-
pected, renders the Americans immensely popu-
lar here, while the Engligh are overlooked
Doubtless our own scholars made the discoveries
which he employs, and thus it is in everything;
we do the labor, then the mousing Americans
put their mark on it and take the reward. Doct.
AVER is idolized by the Court and its retainers
here, which will doubtless be reflected to him on
a gold snuff box, or diamond hilted sword, while
not the name even of Davy, Christoson or Brodie
the great lights by which be shines, is known
Men York Sunday Paper.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-09
Daring Feat at Niagara--Cross,,.
on Stills above the Pall

The Chicago Press has an accom-, ..
Yankee adventurer, named Andrew. G.,
leaf, crossing Niagara river between q
Island and the Falls on stilts, on the I4 ISa
inst for bet of $1,000, made with S,rT
erner Greenleaf Cor MoreIi, as he ~
himself, for he PASSES fer an italian. and !.
Snowman y had with him pair Of 81
about twelve feet long, made of wrought,
fat, sharp-edged and pointed-shapel IN y.
almost precisely like double edged d.
These were firmly losbed to his LEGS aEa
walked towards the terrible river with -.
fdent smile. The morning was cle,- w, ~,
cold, but he was attired very igbtlv =
dress not unlike that usually worn by n,af.
sional gymnasts- At ten minutes past sor..
he stepped into the water. which IN ,no.l"
moment was boiling, gurgling and rnst;'.
beneath his feet. The boldest of the IooL.t
| on held his breath in suspense, as the d..
man receded from the shore he oI.-
seemed unmoved, and passed On. sIopvIr -.
carefully, avoiding the larger rocks nh.
were made apparent by the eddyiuy currsr-
| His steps at first were very short and cs,.
| fully made, but afterwards became bolder.,.
| longer The stills of course were so MAI
/ that the current struck only against tbs
sharp edge, and produced but little eEse
but the danger from sunken rocks, and =,
conviction that single false step would ss,;
him to death, produced feeling which -,
] horribly painful. Once or twice he ssen.i
to lose his balance, and sickening sbpii..
ran through each one of the beholders. R..
covering himself, he still kept on-stiIl res.
ded until to our straining eyes be COIL
scarcely be distinguished from the foam,
| waters.
The middle of the river was attained
last, hours seemed to have fed, but Il IA
barely seventeen minutes since he left sh9,.
AS be approached the deepest and n.s
dangerous part of his route, the suspense I.
came more fearfully intense. No word W.
spoken, except that one man offered ano.as
five dollars for a moments use Of bis lu,.
nette, which offer passed UNDECIDED. Jus; !
Morelli reached the swiftest and deepest u.
ton of the current, he seemed to totter-s-,
he tErew up his arms! [ closed nv eyg
Opeuing them a moment after, saw tha. l.
was still standing. a few moncnts mos
and be had reached the Canadian bank
was safe. and fell exhausted into the arms
two men who were waiting tc receive bin
At tuls uour % L VI ne was nearly ::
covered, and thoagh still in bed. rscsiy.
the congratulations of dozens of visitors vi
come pouring in. He left the American she
900 feet above the fall, and came out abol
1000 feet above the Canadian, The more
has already been handed over to hiul, and a
viii agree that 1t was fairly won Ills gel
erous opponent is able to afford his loss, 81
speaks in praise of Morelli more enthusia,,
cally than any.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-09

Slarery AJolished in Kansas as-We find
the following. under date Of the Sth, in the
Lawrence correspondent Of the Leavenworth
Times; Council bill to abolish and prohibit
slavery was then taken up. with only two
hours to insure the Governors signature or
compel him to return it. The frieuds Of the
House admitted that Council bin was not
what they wanted in all respects; but that DIR
Root should not be allowed to carry their
bill in his pocket for four weeks as the conf
Dental agent of the Governor, for the purpose
of defeat. The most persistan. efforts were
made to prevent final action by a few mem
bcrs: but the matter was passed through, and
a final vote was taken at II P NJ. when by
a large majority, slavery was abolished and
forever prohibited in tho Territory of Kansas.
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EataI Railroad Accident.

Explosion Of q Locomotive on the 'Ste''de"-
riHe and India M Ratlroad-THree Per
sons Killed,
We have cleaned the particulars of dis
tressing railroad accident, which occurred at
an early hour on Tuesday morning, at Mngo
Station, three miles below Stcubenville, on
the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad, result
ting in the death of three persons, caused by
the explosion of locomotive.
1t seems that the passenger train on the
Pi.tsburg and Steubenvillo Road was behind
time. and the locomotive Atwater was stand
ing on the track at Mingo, waiting for 1t,
with steam up, ready to 60 out. The train
came in. aud the engine backed towards it.
when. ON the second revelation of the wheels
the boiler exploded. The brakesman, fire
man and engineer were instantly killed The
explosion was terrific, tearing everything tC
pieces. A portion of the boiler was thrown
through the corner of dwelling house. Bott
telegraph wires were broken, the through
wi. to Cincinnati being buried in the grouCc
under piece of the boiler, and the other car
ried into the top of tree. where it lodged
The grade on the switch was heavy, and &
few moments before the accident the boiler
showed three full guages of water, which, or
a level, would have been low. On starting
cold water being thrown in from the tank, the
boiler exploded
The bodies of the deceased were much mu
tilated, one being blown into fragments. Tht
name of the engineer was John Shote, o
/ Cadiz, O., that of the fireman, John James
! of Rochester, Pa, and the brakesman, Rich
| ard Berry, of Frazersburg, o. The engin
was one Of Norris & Sons, and nearly new
! Pitts. Post
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-03-09
Another ARRAY i'm Washington ity

WASHINGTON, March 5.--A serious affray
occurred in the Office at Wizards Hotel, last
evening, between L. p Lander aud William
Magraw. The latter was appointed a year
ago Superintendent of the great Central Wa
gon Road, and the former was engineer Of III ,
expidition Magraw abandoned the enter
prise aud joined Col Johnson's forces
RECENTLY, Magraw has been removed and
Lander appointed Superintendent of the road
Owing to some personal difficulty between
them, Lander chalauged Magraw. but the
affair was settled without fight Last night
Magraw attacked Lander. with a slung- shot
and struck him several times, wounding him
severely about the head Lander rallied anG
threw Magraw. and would have punished bin
severely if not fatally, had he rot been taker
Off when he exclaimed Il am Massachu
setts man and unarmrd / have challenged
the scoundrel, and lie refused to fight me
and now he assaults me thus with sluus
shot" This exclamation soon elected tn,
sympathies of the bystanders for Lander
! Magraw was taken away by his friends, ant
Lander was onveyed to his lodgings badl,
wounded. The latter belongs to Salem
| Massachusetts,.
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Bills signed by the Governor.

HAREIsBURG. March The Governor
has signed the following bils:-An act rela-
ting to certain charitable corporations. 1t
makes 1T lawfGl for the Courts to permit m ar
ried women to be Incorporated with others in
an institution composed of women, or to be
under their management, for the care and
education of children, or for the support Of
sick or INDECENT women; also, the act to incor
porate the international Union of Art and
Literature" This company has for its Oh
ject the publication of a Magazine bearing
contributions from the hterdtt of the world,
together with the distribution of fine engra-
wings among its patrons 1t is something
similar to the Illustrated London Neacs, which
is also stock company. A number of veal
thy men of PhiIadelphia are connected with
this enternrise.