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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24
M E L A N g E..

1t is said that the pillars of liberty are
are stuffed with the feathers of the American
eagle.
The lady who was nearly killed by the ae-
cidental discharge of her duty. is slowly and
surely recovering.
What is the use,' said an idle fellow, of a
mans working himself to death to get liy-
itg2' 3
Why is fish peddling, morally considered,
an Objectionable business? Because one sells
what he knows has been hooked
1t is not worth while to hear what servants
say when they are angry, or what children
say after they have slammed the door.
A we'll bred woman never hears an imper-
tinent or vulgar remark. A kind of discreet
deafness saves one from many insults.
A Proper MATCH.-The man who said
nothing to nobody has married the lady who
never speaks i'll of no one.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24

physician of thirty years. practice. NV prnci.
pal study has been disease of females They
ally bafed my best efforts. Obtaining the materials
composing Marshars Uterine Cathocon, Twas pleased
with them; gave them fair trial. and found myself
abundanty successful. In my former practice could
only mitigate the symptoms of about half cases. and
could not one in ten. Now can radically at
least seventeen in twenty and mitigate the rest
slider Masbas Uterine Caboieon the greatest blessing
to females have met with.
j H WILLIAMS M D Charleston
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24
TEN REASONS
a' FOR BUYING
A Piano. Melode0n or Guitar

OF OEO. II LII. fbA v EN- N a:
lst Mr. Hall is acknowledged be the oldest dealer
cons extensive scale the United States and
has kept with all improvements since the isr-
n eEt originated in the year lS45.
End He has always dealt in the best market affords
and by close taking he is
to judge critically of theiteomparstise merits.
3rd Mr. Hall has always furnished Instruments at a
uniform price, and be bough, of the Manu-
facturers.--
4ih He delivers instruments when desired and guar.
antees them in every respect.
5th Ry his method dealing, the annual amount paid
for clerk hire. and store is saved purchaser
9Th Instruments are received new and perfect. with
out having been set up in rooms, and pounded upon
unpraeticed hands is usually the with those bo
from ware-rooms in cities -z%5
7th The purchaser exchange bis I'm trumeDt for
higher priced one any time within year by paying ht
difference in the regular prices of the Instruments.
Sth- The purchaser OF Melodeon, wishing Piano
change any time within two by paying the diff
ereuce only in the regular prices OF the two Old Pano
and Melodeons also takea in exchange for new.
9th. Mr. Hall gives full directions when the insrnmen
is aken in relation to proper
of stndy to ensure good player.
10th Mr.. Hall proposes as heretofore, keep the bes
instruments the market Dords and stand high in h
professionof dealing fairly with his customers in his line
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DEMOCRAT.
RAvRNNA, OHIO.
Wednesday Morning August "a. 1852


MAcKAy has writ en- many good things, but never an
hing sweeter than the following:
If 1 die first dear love,
Ny mournful soul male free
To wait and watch for thee
To wait and a,ch for thee love,
And through the dark deep space.
To peer, with human longings
For thy radiant face.
If die first dear love- tA
feel that this shall be-
For Heaven viii not be Heaven,
Until it's shared with the
Until it's shared with thee love,
FL linger at the gate;
Or be thy guardian angel.
To teach thee low to wait.
And when thine hour shall come,
And thro' the yielding night,
! see thy happy spirit
Upsoaring, robed in light,
Mine shall go forth to thee.
And, thro' the eternal door,
Pass I'm with the rejoicing,
Made one forever more.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24
Proposed Amendment to the Constitution.

Relative Amendment to the Constitution, provid-
ing for Annual Sessions of the General Assembly.
Resolved, BY the General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, Three ifths of the members of each house
curing therein that be and hereby to the
electors of the State a the annual October
State election upon the approval rejection the fol-
lowing amendment substitute for the first clause of
twenty fifth section of the second article of the Con-
stiuon ofth Stae,io witt An regular sessions of the
General Assembly shall commence the first Monday
in January annually. =
8 f33sfsfE Fa4 > WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House of Represent iatives.
--s-sf MARTIN WELKER,
President of the Senate.
Anrl s 1870 .-.i-- .----.- = - = .
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Legal Notice.

Cyrus Prentiss. Plaintiff, 4s Ezzr
The Milwaukee and BeIoit Rail Road ciSii Ae''0n'
Company defendants.
TT1HE Milwaukee and Beloi Railroad Con- pany Defend
ants will take notice that the 25th day of July
1859, Cyrus Prentiss, Plaintiff in the above entitled
filed his Petition against them in the Court of Com
Pleas for the County of Portage aud State of Ohio
setting forth that the 20th day Of December 1857
there due the Plaintiff from the said Defendans. on
account for money paid and services before that
rendered fo ard behalf said Defendants by the
Plaintiff their request, The of S3O69s3 wbichth
although often requested to do; anG asking judgment
for said sum of SaO6e 80 interest from the 2Oh day
December, A.. 1857
Defendants win also take notice that unless they appeal
and plead said petition or before the third Satur
day after the 7t day of September next, Judgment viii
Oe 'sa iTa7.sw s',''' 'i'''' - CYRUS PRENTIss,
July a5th, 1859. BY Taylor s. Willard, his Au'ys.
The State of ohio, Portage County, ss
Baird Wait Plaintiffs In coSrt I orc Of Common Cn, Plea
Thomas coonsn and Patrick Civil Action
The Defendant Thomas Coonan win take notice tha
the said Plaintifs. the 18th day of July. 1853
filed their petitan in said Court of Common Pleas agans
said Defendants the object and prayer of which is as fol
Said petition charges that said Connnn the 1871
day of June 1885, purchased of said Plsintifs bill o
goods listing of Jewelry, &c. amounting to the sun
OF hundred dollars, and security for the payme
of the assigned to said Baif & Wait mortgage
property given by said Kelly said Coonan
that said of two hundred dollars is iue-and sait
Plaintiffs pray that they may Judgment of tive
hundred dollars against said Coona and that in defaul
of his paying the the same, that said Judgment may b
paid out of the mortgaged property 5 sf-a
Said Coonan is required to said petition ny th
1h day Of September next or the same will he taken
confessed. p CONANT, Plf1s' Atty.
July 10th, 1885, jy206w
PIRENTISSs ESTATE.- Notice i
" hereby given that the subscribers been appoint
and qualified administrators the estate of Cyru
Prentiss, late of Ravenna, Portage County deceased
SAML J. HOPKINS, 7t
C. PRESTISs.
JOHN WHlTTLEsEY-
Ar-o- n Q.-r
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EARNS FOR SALE.
COTTAGE HILL FOR SALE.

-.
This well knou place is of.
fered INV and on easy terms-
A small farm would be taken
In exchange and time given
Tor the halance. Cottnge Hill
..ase lies about two miles east of
Rayenna and embraces, with
sup ri II inprnve ments,
about 44O acres of rich and
abnndanly tatered land
1t is peculiarly adapted for
stock. BreetiHg Farui-
For fun PARTICULARS apply to, OF address.
je25 j. W. WILSON, Rayenna, o.
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esSSsn. NOTICE For sale at the
&1sRsZ i Center of Rootstown, the House and
6SJES8 Lot of six acres, well known the William
N Butler place. Said House is very eonve-
snazn niently arranged and finished throughout,
and in excellent repair The premises, aslo in per-
feet order There is failing well of water
the kitchen door. and also there is good Barn, Carriage
House, and other out houses the plsce.
Terms made easy, and possession given at short notice
PETER C. BROCK.
Roostown. March 7th, 1859. mar9-1y
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Hardware, 81

LOTHER DAY,
Attorney at Law. Office in Phenix Block Main Street
second entrance up stairs H. L. Days Store. Ra
VIENNA, o.. nchl6-Jy
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
Columbus o., April Z, 1850
hereby certify that foregoing Joint Resolution
ssrelatve to Amendment the Constitution provid-
ing for Annual Sessions of the General Assembly, is
copy from the original roll file in this Office.
A. p. RUSSELL, p -
Secretary of State.
AprilI 9th. 1a59-6m.
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SnHiersVnle, Aug It55-aW.-------- -
CAUTION l-All persons are hereby
~ cautioned against purchasing certain promissory
note given by W. Eli Bruce to w. M. Prentice. Tor
$500 bearing date Cleveland September 9, 1854,
we hold receipt in full for same, signed by said W.
NJ Prentice; bearing date with said note and which
is ais conclusive evidence said given
out consideration W. W. ELI BRUCE.
Cleveland, o., A ugust 8, 2S59 aueI0-3w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-08-24

James D. Gary, Bef9r' I, W Enos, Justice
OF the Peace, OF haVeDna
Abel Thompson. Township, Portage Co., o.
On the 25h day of JULY A. D. 1852 the Justice of the
Peace above named, issued an order OF attachment In
this cause, for the sum of eighty dollars
= -. -. 80 ,sess5- ]. d. GARY.
Ravenna, Aug. 1st, 1s59-3w.
IA ES COlTss ESFA E.-Notice Is hereby
d given that the subscriber has been appointed and
qualified administrator, the estate of James Gait,
late Of Shalersville, Portage County. deceased
EDWARD M CRANE
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Ravenna, Aug. 8, 1859

Prentss, Hopkins Co.. Plaintiffs. Before l. W. Euos,
Asabel Baldwin, Defendant Portage @t rs.t CO. O.
ON 3Oth day of July, 1859, said JUS
" tce issued an Order of Attach in the above
action for the sum of seventy and "a 100 dollars,
PRENTISS, HOPKINS & co.
Ravenna, Aug 8, 1859. aug1a-3~
Henderson and BIakeey, PFtf 1 Before ?. B. Conant
'a.a '= / E-q., Justice of tls
against Peace, of Ravenrs
Township. Portage
DE-. Miller, Defendant. County, Ohio.
Notice is hereby given, that the 5 day of August
D. 1852 said Justice of the Peace, Conant issued
an order attachment, in favor of the above named
plaintiffs, Henderson and Bakeley .s the above named
defenda IT, d. F. Miller for the OF two hundred
sixty-fve and 67-l00 dollars. 55s5
- y =. HENDERSON & BLAKELEY, =
ByJ D. Horton, their Atty.
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Business girfftOrD.

Cards of four lines inserted underthis head
cept to regular advertisers will be charged for at the
rsts Of Three Dollars per year.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

WEBsrER's SPELLING BooK.-Ths FIRST
draft of Webster's ''Spelling Book" was
made on the year 1889. Most persons re.
garded his design as useless. and many Ead
strong objections to the changes he propo-
ssd. Only two of his friends, John Trum-
bull and Joel Barlow, encouraged him with
any hope of success. ''No printer would
undertake the publication on his own res
possibility; and Mr.. Webster was at last
obliged to incur the whole risk. with cer-
tainty, if the book failed, of being made a
bankrupt for life." Though the work was
on the whole receivd favorably, yet it made
its way slowly into schools for number OF
years. AS it become more popular, the
booksellers were glad to purchase the copy
right by allowing him few mills on each
copy. Though Mr.. Webster's share of the
profits vas small, yet it furnished, at sub
sequent period, nearly all the support of his
family during the twenty years which he be-
slowed on the preparation of the American
Dictionary. Thirty three millions of the
Spelling Book" have now been printed,
and the circulation in 1854 was ! ,I99 900
copies. without the Spelling Book, the
Dictionary could never have existed. -
Barriers Sketches.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

LITTLE GRAvEs.-Sacred place for pure
thoughts and holy meditations, are the little
graves ia the church yard, says writer
They are the repositories of the mothers
sweetest joy-half unfolded buds of inno-
cence-humanity nipped by the first frost
Of time, ere yet canker worm of corrup-
ton has nestled among its embryo petals
Callous, indeed, must be the heart of him
who can stand by little grave side and not
have the hottest EN- ,tions of his soul ava
kensd to thoughts of that purity and JOY
which belongs alone to God and Heaven for
the mute preacher at his feet tells of life be-
gun and ended without stain; and surely il
this be vouchsafed to mortality, how much
purer and holier must be the spiritual land,
enlightened by the sun of infinite goodness.
whence emanated the soul of that brief So
journer among US? How swells the heart OF
the parent with u,ournful Joy while standing
By the earth bed of lost little ones! Mourn.
full, because q sweet treasure has been ta-
ken away-joyful. because that precious
jewel glitters in the diaden of the Redeemer.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26


PoIIcE CoURF ScEsE-A German is call
ed TO the stand as witness. He takes the
oath, and brushes back his hsir, that hangs
roughly about his head His face is black
and all covered with beard. With all the
dignity of = Kossouih, be takes position.
With arms folded. and awaits the fiFst ques-
ton Of The Court which Is:
What's your name?"
"Von Blum" said our German frisad,
shutting hiseye and grinning.
"Von what?''
"Von Blum, un de sks Won hoyen."
Whats IN de ske von hovenf''
"YawF'
Ibid you see this fght?''
"Lansman argle. IN de viron Ps t.gie
nit . faw."
This was too much for the Justice. and
he requested his .'friend' to step aside
Every dag almost witnesses just such scenes
as this, which is nearly enough to wear out
the patience of Job. let alone the magis-
sE&SSs
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

LovE-AAK1nG.-The site of the follow
ing passionate scene was the sea-shore, on
which they were walking in autumn. Gen
tleman-"Well, Miss, the long and short
of it is this: here am-you can take me
or leave me" Lady-(scratching gutter
On the sand with her parasol. SO as to a.
low little salt water 10 run out of one
hole into another )-"Of course, know
that's all nonsense" Gentleman-''Non-
sense! By Jove, it isn't nonsense at all!-
Come, Jane, here I am; come, at any rate
you can say something" Lady-"Yes, ]
suppose ! can say something" Gentle
msn-"WelI, which is it to be. take me or
leave me?" Lady-"Well. I don't exactly
want to leave you.'
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

WHEN EASTER CoHEs.-It will be inter
ssting to learn that Easter, which will be on
the Gath of April this year, last fell on that
date in 1871, and will not fall on the same
day again till 2O11. Since the introduction
Of the Gregorian Almanac, this has only
bean the case in the years 1889, 17O5 and
1871. The period in which Easter can fall
reaches from the ED of March (earliest
date, to the e5th of April --latest date.
leaving thirty-fve different days for the eel
ebrstion of this festival In this century
Easter win faa only once 1886. J on the Ia
test date, the a6th of April.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26
STOVES, TINWARE,
II DIV are, Sc.
J. W. TH0MPsoN.

J. W. THOMPSON.
MAIN STREET. WESTPoRT, Mo.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the people
that he has purchased the store and stock
formerly kept by Mr.. James Little, and intends
CARRYING on the Tin and Sheet Iron, Copper and
Stove business in all its branches. Having the
best workmen employed, he is confident of giving
satisfaction to persons IN want OF Tin Ware He
has now on hand . good stock of
PLAIN AND JAPANNED TTNWARE,
which he is prepared TO furnish 20 Country Her,
chants by wholesale at reasonable rates; also
Cooking and Heating Stoves,
Of the best and most approved patterns. In con
neetion with his stock of Stoves, Tinware. etc.
he has opened large assortment Of House-keep.
ing goods. Hardware. Cutlery, Guns. Rifles, and
Colts Pistols. Below he enumerates few Of the
leading articles:
HOUSE KEEPING ARTICLES.
Block Tin Tea and Coffee POts.
Brittania Sc
Brittanis Ware in sets, 5 and pieces.
Castors, Ladies' and Goblets.
Tea and Table Spoons.
Plated Tea and Table Spoons and Forks.
Tea Trays and Knife Boxes.
Shoe, Scrubbing. Fly and Hearth Brushes.
High and Low Brittania Candle Sticks.
Iron Ladies'. Spoons. Dippers, etc.
Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, and Toasters.
Coffee Mills, Sugar Boxes and Cannisters.
Cedar Buckets, Cans, Tubs and Washbosrds
Cocoa Dippers, Mats. Churns. etc.
HARDWARE.
Knives and Forks, Carving and Butcher.
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers.
Shovels, Spades, Forks and Picks.
Augers, Chisels. Files and Rasps.
Saws, Planes, Rules and Compasses.
Locks, Cut Tacks and Hinges.
Screws, Wrought Nails, and Hasps.
Bevels, Gauges and Try Squares.
Scales and Weights, Shovels and Tongs.
Fine Double Barrel Shot Guns.
-" Rifle and Shot together.
Fine Rifles and Colts Pistols
Gun Caps, Wads, Shot and Bullet Pouches.
Spiders, Pots, Skillets and Fry Pans.
With great many articles not mentioned, which
were bought from manufacturers and first hands
in New York and Philadelphia, and can be sold
low. j. ". THOMPSON.
q Orders from the Country thankfully received
and promptly attended to. decll-Sm
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

EARLY CUcUNsERs.-The following has
been found successful way to raise them.
Place small pieces Of turf. as large as the
cucumber hill, upon them: when the stems
are two or three inches long. the pieces of
turf are removed, plants and all. TO . rich
garden sell, and they will advance rapidly
in growth. and produce fruit two or three
weeks earlier than those planted on open
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

When the tailor looked at the Fails of
Niagara, with its thick cloud Of spray. be
suddenly exclaimed:
"Gods! what place to sponge coati'
When corrupt politician looks at a seat
in Congress, with all its immense facilities
for sacrificing the national interests to the
highest bidder, he mentally exclaims:
.'Godsi what place to sponge the
peoplei"
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

A maa in Vermont, who has run for Office
for the iast ten years, and been defeated ev-
cry tiaas. declines being candidate any
longer, aad gives As reason; ''that the peo-
pie have got SO in the habit of voting against
him thst { is all nonsense to try and break
than of It.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Fanny Fern says. ..if one-half of the girls
knew the previous life of the men they mar
ry, the list of old maids would be wonder
fully increased" and the Boston Post adds
that if the men could only look into the flu
ture life of the women they marry the num-
Der of old maids would be greatly adVan-
ced.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Alexander Wentworth, respectable mer-
chant of Boston, died few days since from
the effect of the poisonous medicines he had
been taking. as he supposed, by the dicta-
ton of the spirits.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

A married lady down east nearly broke
her neck, few days since, while learning
to skate. Since then, there has been an ex
traordinary demand for skates by the mar
ried men,
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

An editor says his attention was first
drawn to matrimony by the skillful manner
in which pretty girl handled broom.-A
brother editor says the manner in which his
wefe handles broom is not so very pleas
ing.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Melons should be sown in April or May.
The various kinds should b sewn at so
great distance IS not 70 internaix. 1t is
said If the seeds are soaked in decoction
of tsbseeo and water twenty-four hours,
thsy viii be protected from bugs.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Radishes may be sovn every fortnight
from the first budding in hot-beds, through
the summer. They require mixed soil of
sand. garden loam, and small quantity of
stable manure, well pulverized. In such
land they will grow brittle and tender.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

II is rumored that Chief Justice Taney
and Judge Mclean intend Essigning their
esats on she bench OF the supreme Court.
Both .re very aged and in infirm health. the
Chief Jussios beng ever eighty. and Judge
NcLssn sTer sevssty yssrs Of age.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

A sensible "down East" female is deci-
dedly opposed to the interference of women
with politics. She pointedly asks: ''If men
can't do the voting and take care of the
country, what is the use of them?
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Two brothers in Maine by the name of
Rich have been lately married to two sisters
by the name of Wing. and have removed
to Illinois Thus riches have taken to them
selves wings
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

The Atheiet.
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a. ~. - .ssrt;ne 1it6 s,,rurise. .sss
T-tiss q -onob an b. ftsrne.
-. G-sts;ses assh. The tempests roar.
1ad deesu's biilovs lash their shere.
Ths Aimiehtv 10 proclaim.
- Esssa "a the .oie.nn tn.
~ Es,.;. sve.l ,n.-.
a. desD into th.t Te-y i.t.
49, ssssh;ne if h;iia-. -. &C. = 80 s,ssk
ISs;nss =. 49, - -. go $40
80 - ~ - III iJs .s.s.y s.o-y -. -.
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The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

San Francisco, every Sunday night, has
English, French and German Theatres in
full blast. No other city in the world, oi
20, 900 population, could say as much.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

Somebody says ''the Presidency is grav-
itating to Douglas. and will drop into his
hands" Possibly. Since the Presidency
fell to Buchanan. says Prentice, there is no
telling where il won't drop.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26
KANSAS CITY
"WESTERN METROPOLITAN"
An AafisLecomDfnn PaDer

Nm AhtIsLeCOmptOh FdpeF,
Published Weekly. at Kansas City, Missouri.
CONTAINS full Commercial and Monetary
~ Reports, together with all the latest news of
importance throughout the entire country, making
il desirable journal for both the eounting-house
Of the Merchant, and the fire side of every family
TERM
Single copy, one year, 81 90
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u An extra copy will be given to the getter up
of clubs of fifteen and twenty.
u No paper viii be sent to subscribers unless
paid for in advance.
Subscriptions received at tie Office of THE KAN
sAs News Persons lemitting to the publishers
viii please address
J. u. BATES.
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The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

An Indian out west was heard to make
the following exclamation on seeing one of
our fashionable hooped ladies Ugh: much
wigwamr'
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26

The railway accidents in the United States
during 1858. amounted to 92e. The num-
Der of persons killed was 1O8.
The Kanzas news., 1859-03-26
c A r NO Il o . s E,

Corner Minnesota Avenue and Third Street,
WYANDoTT CITY, KANZAs.
s. d. MACDONALD, Proprietor.
THIS HOUSE, is situated near the Leyee, and
i from its balconies the steamers can be seen
for several miles up and down the Missouri. and
the most beautiful view is presented that can be
found in Kanzas. The rooms are large and airy,
and the house in all its appointments, is desra-
BILE home for the traveller. Terms reasonable.
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