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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

he said them, with such good faith, that be
actually thought so, too and, above all, tho
marked preference that she awarded him over
Charley (who was quite as distracted about
her as he had ever been about his Grace),
thrilled the ungainly lout with delight. Grace
always sulked in the corner, and answered IN
monosylables, and never raised her eyes
from her knitting when he honored her with
visit. And here was lady from the city,
with twice as much money and ten times as
much beauty, who preferred him to all her
city beaux-for had she not told him so land
cared nothing for that puppy of a Charley,
whom Grace was quite welcome to marry now,
if she liked.
But here arose new difficulty. Grace
would not relinguish her claims on him ;
Charley was infatuated about this new beauty,
whom she heartily wished had never entered
the house, and she did not intend to lose
Joshua, too. He had tormented her every
evening for the last two years, and now he
should marry her.
Old Farmer Hopper stormed, and finally
called in old Mr.. Skeels, who informed his son
that, if he married the city lady, he needn't
lock to him for a cent. But, as the elegant
Miss Julia observed, ssthat Was nothing, for
she had fortune enough for BOTH"
ssBy Jove 20 said Charley, ssyou are too bad.
Here you come to me and forbid me to fall in
love with Grace, and say you are going to
marry her; and the first splendid woman that
comes along you lay yourself out to fascinate
her, and get her in that state of infatuation
that she won't even look in my direction. L
don't know what you call such conduct in the
country, but, in the city, we should consider
it rather unrrincipled 20
Whereupon, Joshua informed him that he
was welcome to Grace, who never cared for
him. nohow. But, as for Miss Jnlia, he must
give up all thoughts of her, as nothing but
death should part them.
Here the farmer interfered, declaring that
he threw his daughter at no mans head
| That, since Joshua cared so little about her
| he shouldn't have her on any terms; and Char.
| ley who, in despair of winning Miss Julia, had
| renewed his attentions to Grace, was shortly
| afterwards united to her, in s'the presence OF
numerous Witnesses as the marriage certih
| Gates have ii.
Mr.. SkeeIs and Miss Elliot offcated 4!
groomsman and bridesmaid. The ceremony
! concluded. Charley stepped up TO MissJuiia
| and begged to rectify slight mistake made II
| the introduction of that lady, by presentin:
| her to the company under her real name o
| Mrs. Julia Morris-the mother OF three chil
| dren, and his brothers. wife.
The CONSERVATION of Joshua and the wrat
of farmer Hopper may be imagined; but, a
| Grace was fast bound in the chains of matri
| mony, and her husband was secretly tar NOR
| acceptable to him than his intended son-in
| law, his Indignation was speedily appeased
and the ruse by which Charley obtained hi
wife, came soon to be regarded with compla
| cency by all, save the unfortunate victim OF
what Charley termed, his mystification.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

The Duck Trade of Virginia has fallen of
greatly. During the winter OF 1861 there
were over one hundred thousand ducks killed
near to Norfolk; $4,000 of these fell into the
hands of the hucksters and were shipped the
whole mum Der, 90, 600 pair, produced the sum
of S25.OOO. This winter the number killed
will not exceed ten thousand, 5000 pair of
which, owing 10 a scarcity of cRnvass- backs,
and the poor carcasses of the red-heads, sprig-
tails, black ducks, &C., will not bring over
s., 900, showing falling of of S23,o00 in the
duck trade OF 1S5S-59, when compared with
the cold term of winter before last. These
figures are given from reliable data, aud show
cunclusvely that. while some few may suffer
during the rigorous cold of a,severe winter,
still there are essential benefits to be gained.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

y SURPRISE PARTY ALL ARouND.-TEe Wor-
cester, Mass, Transcript relates that a young
lawyer of that city, one evening last week,
called on a young lady to take her TO place
of entertainment, when she went up stairs to
ssfx'' for the occasion. Soon hearing loot
steps on the stairs, he stepped INTO the dark
entry, and as the coming feet reached the last
stair he threw his arms round her waist and
placed his lips in dangerous proximity to her
cheeks. a push, slap and q scream fright
ened him into one corner of the entry, when
the advent of the old folks with lamp en-
lightened him to the fact that he had been
kissing the s'black but comely'' Dinah, whose
descending steps he had mistaken for those of
his loved. He'll be~very apt to know next
time who he ssurpriscs"-iu the dark.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

A Coop HIT.-During recent trial at Au-
burn, among the witnesses was about as ver-
dant a specimen of humanity as one would
wish to meet with. After a severe cross exam-
ination, the counsel paused, and then putting
on a look of severity, with an ominous shake
of the head, exclaimed:
sMr. Witness, has not an effort been made
to induce you to tell different story ?'
GA different story from what l have told.
sir 2'' inquired the witness.
sThat is what mean,'' said the lawyer.
"Wal, sir, several persons have tried to get
me to tell different story from what l have
told, but they could not" replied the witness
Snow, sir, upon your oath,'' said the law.
yer, 81 wish to know who those persons are. %
"Wal, i guess you have tried about as har6
as any of 'em,' was the answer.
The witness was allowed to take his seat.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
vol. 5.---No. 81.

The food of the reindeer was white, mar
ble-iike moss, dug from under the snow oy tts
hoofs, and not by its antlers, furnisheu IL iof
that purpose, as Prof. Owens had recently saio-
Describing the effect of travelling behind
reindeer, with the stiffness OF death, the lee
turer related his feeling as though he was To-
sing his identity. He said he asked himself
"if he really was the man who had lectured
before literary societies and large audiences
in land where steamboats, exploded, oysters
were opened, and woman's rights meetings
were held.
The remarkable features Of the northern ch-
mate were infinitely detailed. lie spoke of
ssforest,, of ash trees to which he was direct
ed, and which he came near walking over
without seeing them
Referring to some Of the best garden patch
es which he saw, he said In them few CO.
mageous cabbages were trying hard 10 grow
some ol-hardy potatoes were cnoeaVofthg 70
come up +; and some forlorn looking cows were
prospecting for grass, and turning with resig-
nation to the strings OF fish heads hung up 10
dry for their winter food.
The glory of the midnight was magnificent
" portrayed. The effects of perpetual sun
shine were described, and among them was
the sensation of being wound up forever IN
stead of once in twenty -four hours. The sen
sation which he experienced when first he re-
turned to night, was most grateful lie felt
that night covered him a mother would her
child, and he slepl swectly.
The social Influences, too, Of this continual
day were noted. No scholar trimmed his
midnight lamp; no lover sang TO his iove
ssmeet ME by moonlight alone" )" no assassin
applied the deadly weapon, by stealth, upon
his unguarded victim. Morally as well As
physically there was safety in light, and dan.
ger in darkness
The lecturer closed with reflections upon
the character of the people of the Arctic re-
gion. Science and civilization would never
| receive any aid from beyond the sixtieth par
! allel of north latitude. The people had strong
| love for each other, and holy love TO God
| These were vital TO their nature Those who
| staid at home would rever know how much
good there WAS in the human race NJ race
| of men, as no individual. was totally bad
| Everywhere the love of the Creator To his
creature, visible in him, as well as in tho
! provisions for him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

How COFFEE CAME 10 BE UsED.--At the time
Columbus discovered America, coffee had ner-
or been known or used. 1t only grew IN Ara
bia and Upper Ethiopia. The discovery OF its
use as drink is ascribed TO the superior Of
monastery in Arabia, who, desirous of pre-
venting the monks from sleeping at their noe
turnal services, made them drink the infusion
of coffee, upon the report of some shepherds,
who observed that their hocks were more i've
ly after browsing on the fruit of that plant
It's reputation rapidly spread through the ad-
iacent countries, and in about two hundred
years reached Paris. A single plant, brought
there in 1914, became the parent stock OF all
the coffee plantations in the w est Indies. Tho
extent of consumption can now hardly be re-
allied. The United States alone annually
consume at the cost of its landing from four
teen to fifteen millions of dollars. You mag
know the Arabia or Mocha, the best coffee, by
its small bean and dark color. The Java and
East India, the next in quality, is larger
bean and of pale yellow color. The West
India Rio has blue, greenish grey tint
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02
BY S. B. ROW.
CHOICE POETRY.
For the "Raftsman's Journal.


Mr. DEAR FRIEND Row You have published
many letters from J. K. c.. of Kansas. He went
there from Cearfeld county to assist in establish
ing Freedom in that Territory None knew him
but to love him. He was received member
of the Mount Pleasant Church, during very great
and remarkable outpouring Of the Spirit there
and was baptized In letter recently received
from him. by his former Pastor, he enclosed the
following lines. In these lines he alludes to the
above facts in very pathetic and devotional strain
The letters above alluded to, gave great satisfac
lion to your numerous readers, and especially tC
the many friends of John. The following line;
Many, l know, will consider them very com
forting. for they love John, and their "little
church" dearly. Yours sincerely, LOGAN.
LINES BY J. R. c., OF KANSAS,
TO FORMER PASTOR.
Alone, wanderer, oft have prayed
A brother love to share;
And when we met, you were to me
An answer to my prayer
My weary heart, with hope and JOY,
O'erfowed like summer showers.
And rested in your wealth of love
AS bed Of flowers
And when with solemn words, your hand
Was pressed upon my brow;
how my spirit thrilled to feel
That seal l feel it now.
Again in the dawn of life,
But with q swceter power.
Did heavens approving brightness shine
'Twas like the joyous summertime,
With singing birds around;
When voices from the spirit land
Respond to every sound
When flowers and winds, i'm bued with life,
So sweetly, gently WOO;
And all the stars look down and emile,
AS if they loved us too.
But since that time dark clouds have rolled
Between me and the sun;
Long weary years have counted out
Their moments, one by one;
Yet still, where ecr turn my steps,
Ny heart Is ling ring there;
Above that little church, light
Seems hanging in the air
I've wandered far, I've wandered long
But find no place of rest;
o brother, brother! let my soul
Repose upon thy breast;
For like child returning back,
No more from home TO part.
From earth S remotest bounds twill come
To nestle on your heart
Then be, when other friendships fail,
A brother WARM and true,
Ard leaving faithless ones, my soul
Shall fondly turn to you
Around you all her ciaspings twine,
From other friendships riven,
And feel still feel. that love is not
All lost this side of heaven.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

The Richmond Enquire has recently devo-
ted some attention to the Cuban bubble. out
of which it takes the wind completely 1t de-
clares the acquisition utterly impracticable !
the thirty million bill delusion the IDEA OF
making the Gulf of Mexico mare cidnsaHa.
and Cuba the gate, in the face of the other
islands in possession of the European powers.
absurd; and the acquisition OF Cuba, even II
practicable, with three quarters of million
of free negroes, and surrounded by free Is
lands undesirable.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

Most of the divorce cases and suicide ac-
counts which appear in onr exchange papers,
are associated in some manner with tho spirit
knocking business. The facts are so palpable
that they cannot be overlooked.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

A Coon LEssoN.-John Percy sued the Al
bany Evening Journal for the moderate sum
of 81 800 600 for alleged libels; bat the jury
failed to see the point of the joke. ana tu,u .,a
Mr.. Percy be must not only do wifnou' 'se
dimes, but pay the cost of prosecution"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

The failings Of good men are commonly
more published in the world than their good
deeds; and one fault of a well-deserving man
will meet with more reproaches than all his
virtues praise; such is the force of ilLwili
and ill-nature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

A married lady out west nearly broke her
neck, few days since, while learning 10
skate; since then, there has been an extrsoF-
dinary demand for skates by married men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-03-02

"I'm getting 5at.'' as the loafer said when
he was stealing "lard."
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

Comrades, 'tis tune that we should CO.
We cannot linger here,
The world has claims upon u HUN
Well meet hem without tear.
We try not, for the task were vain.
These rushing thoughts 10 irll,
We feel the I-aDgs of y ard pain,
We can hut say-tnrewe!l-
Yet may there. with our parting word,
One thought to all fnd way,
And fresh in memory still be heard
When THAT hath died away:
'Tis this that as life onward rolls
Toward deaths dark. shnreIess sea,
Unstained we ever keep our souls
Free from Idolatry.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

meeting at Edinburgh, Friday Evening, was big
one though not quite that he is entitled
tn all the credit uag somebody else inser-
ted James Buchsnan's name under that of Lsngston
of the speakers. AS the old gentleman, busy
pr, baby with his affairs at home, about these
days, did not appear, and some of his spe-
csl friends at the meeting, feared they might be
disappointed; but he good as to send o. P.
BRowS his substitute, trust there was great
l"ss there. The congregation numbered several hun
dred, and think they well paid for their
trouble.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20
THE LrpeER HAr.--Every man tha. desires

TO acquire solid comfort for head apparel secures at
once the Ledger Hat. They are immensely popular-
they pretty-they light and cool-they make q
good looking-they made of fine ma'erial-
they sold very cheap-nearly everybody wears the
Ledger Hat, and for this many happy,
fortunate ]. 7. GREEN keeps the Ledger Hat in
all its varieties and Good Samaritan he Is, sella
them at prices that make this hat the cheapest In the
market,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20
Local n Offices.

E. BALLS IMrRovED Ono MOVER For
many years t!.is nnchine has been fav"rite through
this region of country It has been brought this
season with some and valuable features. II be
thrown of gear at q secord nhtiee-t GUS to any
desired leight-w shave the ground close cut two
feet high-tbe rolling motion with which the cutter bar
is worked, is feature OF Importance. Toe machine has
si.e draft, has light draft any machine that is
made, and ia addition to being premium mower is the
hest reaper in the country. The demand for tn
chimes been very large his season, and every
that wants machine aid of these will be
almost to buy.
THE BUCKEYE MOWER Prominent among
many cctemporary moving machines, stands AuLTMAs
Il MIrLER's Canton Buckeye Mower. Tie success with
which this machine has been favored at the high
compliment to its merits, it has been of
profit to its nlaaufac turers.
The Buckeye has been brought in competition with
the best and successful machines made, and
from every contest handed. and ott"n en-
tirely victorious At the ing match Rootstown
wednesday, two of thse machines sold and the
nancy paid machine that is generally success
full, is worthy of the attention of farmers.
I
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDERS A. & g.
W, R. X. Co.-The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company
held the office of the Company, in this town
Tuesday the 12inst-
The result of the meeting favorable vote for ac
ceptng proposed Amendment of tine CHARTER and the
election of n Board of Directors The upon the
Charter Amendment stood
Non acceptance 1G7
tors for the ensuing year
Marvin Kent, Franklin Mills, D.
F-w. Seymour. E. B. Taylor, Ravenna, o..
Jno. H Chamberlain, Akron.
Jas. M. Cefinhury, Peter Thatcher, Jr., Cuyahoga
County, o.
Gaylord Church. Jno. Dick, VIM. Reynolds. Meadvle
Penn.
b. B, Clark. Ashland, o.
Jas. g. Huber, Philadelphia, Penn.
/ Geo. Wright, East Bloomfield, N Y.
Seth Hayes, Hartford, Trumbull Co.. o.
This makes change of eight members of Board.
The members all competent men, and undoubt-
ed'y well chosen.
The Directors have organized by appointing
Marvin Kent, President.
+. W. Seymour, Secretary.
| L. P. Brainerd Treasurer.
Gaylord Church. wm. Reynolds, J. IL. Chamberlain.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20
DR.. DELLENBAUGH'S
July Appointments.

DR.. DELLENBAUGH'S
July Appointments.
TNR DELIENBAUGH, respectfully informs the citi-
zens of Portage Stark and Trmbu counties, and the
surrounding he VIII remain in the following
Chronic invited to call for grafuitous consul
tation.
CUYAHoGA Coat his residence. in East Cleveland.
Spangler Avenue between Main and
Euclid -Sts., lst I'd, 5th, 9th, 7th Sth.
9th. 10Th, llth, 18th. 18th, l4th, 18th
PORTAGE CO:-Garrettsville, Norton House, 30th,
A. M. to P NJ.
Rnvenua, Collins House. 18th,
SITNMIT Co --Mecedonia, at Il. Piles, l7l.
STARK Co.-Canton City, stever House, 18th.
- Minerva, Yengng House, 22i.
TUsCARAwAs co.-New Phila'ia, Combs House. e3d
Urichsviie, Commercial Hall, 25th
"a IIIGEp nMG a. 70 Nsreuhery;ils n q Honss SSH
COLUMBI ANA Co.-WeIlsville, Missouri House 2sth
= North Georgetown. 26th-29th.
REAVER co PA Beaver, Gormerly House, 9th.
DIR. Dellenbaugh hatters himself that he can cure
Chronic compaints Of the oldest and obstinate char
acer. He no nercural preparationsand only med
iciues that are purly vegetable.
Dr. D. of Cleveland, is the of the celebrated DR.
,sd and prescribed for 267 600 patients during 2e
years practice in this State
All diseases pertaining to Women and Children treat
adj "; with great success by Or. Dellenbaugh.
Where Dr. D. prescrbes for patients his charges will
bs satsfactory There is one practicng in George
town on the Deilenbaugh system.
~. B. DR.. D. speaks the German language.
About years ago my general health became much i'm
naired and in short time there erupion mad
lis appearance my face and body assuming the very
worst type of skin disease ESQ called by the Drs My
husband being physican tried different remedies, but
avail ed nothing then ppiedt other eminent ply
cinns, got relief By this time my head and face
,.as msss offs heard of DR.. DIS great success
In treating chronic diseases, diseases of the skin
piled him, and In less than three months he had the
eruption removed and my general health improved un.
der his treatment that enjoy good health. In
lusun would say those suffering from like disease
honld apply to pr. Deenbaugh MRs.A.FoGEE
| CLEVELAND. April LIST. 1858.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

WE have an excellent letter from our Co.
Iumbus Correspondent, which regret inability
insert this week. We shall give to readers
in our next.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

THE CoUSTERFEIrERs have put ont a ne,e
dollar bill upon the sta.e Bank Of ohio-Branch at
Cadiz. 1t is well done that the people must look
out for it-sharp. -----.-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

MANNER YE OLDEs TYNE On Monday number OF
citizens made up pleasure fishing party aud to-
wards evening with tent and camp equipments loca-
ted upon the leafy banks of Lake Brady, three
miles to the westward of the town.
On Tuesday morning, bright and early, this party
Joined by large enforcement from town, who
went ont to breakfast. The quite deserted.
Lawyers, Doctors, Merchants anS PoIiticans-aI men
of leisure these hot dull days-made up the merrie
companie.' plenty gay spirits dit and the
novel holiday of huge enjoyment Long life
t, the Boys!
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

SCHOOL ExAMINER.--Probate j idge LYMAN
upon Tuesday, appointed Rev C. c. Foors, Of Raven
na, a member of the County Board Of School Teacher
Examiners. to fill q vacancy caused by the removal of
J. A DRAKE from the County. An excellent appoint
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

THE HEATED Term is perfectly awful
We don't keep watch Of the thermometer - it is only
an aggravaton. On Monday we looked at tit was
at IL NJ, IO2 in the shade. Rain is needed much.--
Crops are suffering right here.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

F r E N Q II z R L n Il S {.
We have n beauiifu sock all culoIs. SINE small heat
,tterns, particularly pied fo ciiiidren's
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

l. A ACE M A TIL A
very pretty of different styles. Our
stock these ely aud selling
them lover Usual
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

Prosperity GO WITH THEE--Dr. WIN GAME
and family left Ravenna Monday. bidiing adeu to
the kind friends and pleasant home that they have
long enjoyed among citiz for the home that
they have chosen in Minnesota. As many of our
readers are aware, the health o: DIR. GAME, alone.
causes them tn take this step.
The memories of aud lang syne will ever cheer them.
the memory of bright and happy days gladden.
the Retrospective view Health and prosperity be with
them.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20

- q n u "a - nm "a -
The pretti-st Purchasers will do well to
examine Stuck Deure buying.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20
sEcoxn ANxuAL FA1R-WEsrERN RrsERrE

SECOND ANNUAL FA1R-WEsrERN RESERVE
HoRsE BREEDERs Assoc1irIoS-A meeting of the Direc-
tors of this Association, held ,e Office of p B. Con-
ESQ., Monday, arranged for holding their Second
Annual Fair at their IN Is in Raveua, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Sept. 27th 2sh, 2sth
and 30ih
Tie premium is- which will be issued in few tys
will he large and heral-and presents ordi IA
~ inducements bri ig forward their
best stock The management have the facilities Mt their
to render this the best Fair of the kind
held in the boundaries of the Vest
The grounds large and ample, ;and the accomoda-
ons for Stock &C., will be The very best while it is
ceded all hands, that the track, be surpassed
for half mile track.
The Fair last fall satisfactory in every degree.
The association have been forunate in ell their
dertangs, and the o of spirit energy,
whose well directed labors will their society
prosperity, the good win and appreciation of the public,
advance valuable and cherished department of the
agricultural interests ut the country.
When all the arrangements have been completed for
the Fair this fall shall again call attention to the mat
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-07-20
AFTERNOON.

ADDRESS BEFORE THE LITERARY SOCIETIES,
ByJ q. HOLLAND. NJ. D., Springfield, MISS.