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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05
NIOtll-Eatcn.

"The moths have eaten the carpet, sir."r
said Mrs. -- to me one morning, when
the annual process of house. cleaning had dis
closed the ravages Of these tiny destroyers.
1t was bright, new carpet, costly in ITSELF,
and double valued as the gift OF friends.
| stood and looked upon the work of destruc-
ton that had gone forward secretly, silent ,
ly, in every covered spot and every dark
corner of the parlors, and momentary re-
gret arose in my heart for the loss it had oc'
casioned me but this was Immediately
succeeded by feeling Of utter indifference.
To the question what should DO done to exc
terminate the Fuinous insects and to preserve
what rem aimed OF the mutilated tapestry, l
made some mechanical reply and then
mechanically turned away. All the eye
that had been so prompt to detect such in
tru1ers was now sealed, and the hand that
had guarded with jealous care the hou 'ehold
proper,y was motionless. My heart too was
moth-eaten..
MONtUS ago tuiS tliIy ihSSSH HPSS~~ ~
der the sofa and the library the eggs that
had since issued into gnawing worms;
months ago the moths of care and grlet
made their first and almost inperceptlble de-
posits in my heart. | knew they were there
but no earthly specific could destroy them.
And now how many bright and benuteous
images of hope, how many sweet pictures
of love, how many buds and flowers OF prom.
iss have they mnrred and dsvoured. My
heart is rlddled and frittered away. There
are some sound spots where love and hope
still linger, and may patch it up TILL others
shall think it whole again but shall never
forget that the moth has been there and mas
eaten out it's centre. have sold my mota
eoten.carset for song but must keep my
moth,eaten heart. Yet. blessed be God my
hearts brightest, dearest love, 7its sweetest
hope, its purest joy, its chiefest lreasue' is
where no moth doth corrupt.--aH aHompso"''
Stray Meditation. et~s~ Ad ~
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05
A ChasSeuT'S Joke on an Orni-
biologist.

MA. Gsndon writes to Paris from Alge-
ria the following, for the truth OF which ne
vouChes:
ga learned ornithologist, on scientific
tour in Algeru, wGs anxious to procure
some OF the eggs of the Carthage fowl, o.
species Of game of easy capture. Not so
their eggs, which they hide with go much
success that our informant, during residence
Of four years, hsd not seen single one
The naturalist having made known his wish
e, in the presence Of seven French officers,
and Offering to pay for the eggs one franc
piece, Captain OF Chasseurs d'Algerla,
nicknamed Zephyrs, remarkable for bravery,
but by no means innocent OF marauding pro.
pensties, proposed to appeal to his men Tor
volunteers. In consequence his orderly next
morning opened the subject before the as.
sc embed company, when it volunteered TO a
man to procure hundreds Of doz'ns at the
rendered price. The choice was fixed on the
greatest marauders, who repaired to the man
of science Pleased with their appearance
ne readily yielded to their desire OF part
payment in advance, gave them twenty
fruncs, and promised as much more If they
brought two dpzen by everiny. They made
every promise, and stated the spot where
they expected to be successful.
Their fist movement WIS to the inn
where, in the midst Of copious libStions, they
began to examine their contract The trs
point ELECTED was that neither had ever seer
n Carthage fowl egg, which enc firmly as
serted was laid in the air, suggesting, at TIT
same time, that 6cticious attack OF Arab
would settle the matter. His companion
objected to the unfairness of deceiving goot
folks, and proposed that the eggs be invent
ed. At this juncture the inn keeper arrived
from market with a basketfu Of eggs i'm
ported from Spain. The second soldier tool
two dozen, at the rate of twelve sous doz
en-, procured kettle, lighted fire, and 800
, obtained some boiling water, into which h
plunged the eggs aud a blue colored ell
9 handkerchief When boiled hard they wer
n withdrawn, the shell having acquired
' delicate blue tinge. This was not though
sufficient to puzzle the ornithoIo2ist. A fe'
= sous were expended ia a neighboriog sho
!, on small box of water colors and no
/. pencil. The colors were we'll mixed in
plate and variety Of hierogyphics painte
on each she'll. Thus provided, the success
$ full hunters marched triumphantly to I'll
residence of the ornilhologist, which the
). reached long before evening. He had gor
d IN quest of good setting hen. His Serva
is was profuse in his thHnks-heard with il
d terest the dangers they had encountere
1t and from which they only escaped by kiiir
!. four Arabs-paid the stipulated price wi
two extra FIVE franc pieces for the extra ri'
incurred, and anxiousIy awaited his master
,r return. No aliuson has ever been made
,e this adventure by the savan, but it is know
y: that the hen died of exhaustion from oUe
IS setting"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05

hrThe following amusing anecdote comes
10 us as true: '.' ."' ,,.,.-,,.,
sd A man having a large family 'iouno II
Gather hard to keep up the table, and mas
i r;Sdoo,ed the following plan :a So. r.
d,lAf evening just before supper, ne cans MS
@hildreo around him and addresses the them
-ul'VS - W IlrJI f@' - '#F t4' '"S
,hus--a aa s.8st4 ati .Y9,.. fw. -.
r''"who,ll take cent and do without his
upper g. ''>, , '.,,. .,,,,,.o, ..,.,,o
,.st The Prize.o,sqs,4 y. .,.,,>. ~. boo, ,,,,
:, The old man pulls out pocket oook 'p''
fred cents which he keeps for the OCCASION
Sndsfter giving them one piece, sends 'heu ne
3fto bed, lss :, .s,,,, ~ oo.. .as -,
Mex. moraing they look like starye'
arabs. The old, nan calls them arOuad ant
tith N, sit Of gravity, asks--l ''..'A y. !
.Iwhc'il'cive cent to have nice warn gAE
81 ',iscuit 'for breakfast 7" gssg, en,lssa
,,'-Itis needless 10 say that the cents wer
or,NcSming.f Good plan 7.'a'l ao' % y
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05
The difference.

A western gentleman arriving at night in
Boston, was only charged Fl ty cents to De
taken to his hotel, by cab driver, who
ratified him up one street and down another
at great rate. q aff So. ....'.
Next morning our western friend received
q call from one of his Boston acquaintances,
nd in the course of conversation, happened
TO; mention, his urrivaIthe night previous and
his ride to the hotel.
"Ride up," suid his friend. "Why you
don't mean TO say you rode to this house
from the w estern Depot" ,aa-l@ Z p
"Certainly do. You don'tthink would
walk all that distance, do you'll -.
d, GAN that distancen' tePsuted the other
eyeing the vigorous underpinning of his
friend. "How far do you suppose the rail
road station is!" ojs'H tat -a1,-"s. '3'
. "Judging from the ride, about mile
| How far is 'it?n div Soo. .a@ .:5.'1 E.''
"Jusr across the street-possibly ten step
| it NAV be dozen," was thereby OF tn
other, as he pointeda't the station from tn
window. "You have been the victim of
hack driven, These men, are becoming a
bad at their brethren in New York." II. a'
"No, sir," was the decidsfreply. "Ther
wac one, circumstance about that ride wiiic
would have made me surslI was in BoSto
and not in New York." !g@faM
\ "What was it," asked the other. Ii'N
i aThe charged me fifty cents yinstea
of five dollars.' q si..a4itw ,wa. "re''afi
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05
4pttital.
Evening Prayer.

tThe subjoined stahzas' which we publish
BY request Of an esteemed frlend' breathe
the genuine spirit of poetry and religion
We have seldom met with more exquisite
poetic eTusion, and commend it to the favor
nj our readers as model evening prayer.l
come TO Thee tonight,
In my lone closet, where no eye can 'ee'
And dare to crave an interview with Thee,
Father Of love and light
Softly the moonbeams shine
On the still branches Of the shadowy trees,
While all sweet soundS Of evening on the breeze
Steal through the slumbering vine.
Thou gav'st the calm repose
That rests on all-the air, the birds, the nowsr,
The human spirit in its weary hour,
Now at the bright days close.
STls Natures time for prayer;
Tho silent praises of the glorious sky,
And III Q earth's prisons, profound and high,
To Heaven their breathiHgs bear.
A with them my soul would bend
In humble reverence at Thy holy throne,
Trusting the merits Of Thy Son alone,
Thy sceptrc to extend.
. If this day have striven
With Thy blessed Spirit. or have bowed the Knee
To aught of earth in weak idolatry'
- pray to be forgiven.
II in my heart Mas been
An unforgiving thought, or word, or look,
Though deep tho malice that scarce could brook
Wash nc from the dark sin.
- If l have turned away
From grief or suffering which night relieves
Careless the cup of water cen to give,
Forgive me, Lord, pray
And teach me how to feel
M sinful wanderings with deeper smart,
Aud more of mercy and OF grace impart'
My sinfulness to heal.
Father, my soul would be
Pure ns the drops of eve's unsuil'ed de"'
Aud US the stars, whose nightly course is truo,
So would be to Thee.
Not for myself alone,
Would these blessings of thy love implorc,
But for each pentent the wide world o'er'
Whom Thou hast called Thine own.
o. And for my hearts best friends,
Whose steadrast kindness DER my painful years
Has watched, to soohe Affections, grleiS, or Tears
sls My warmest prayers ascend
Should DER their path dcclino
The light Of gladness, or Of hope, or hea''n'
BE Thou their solace, and their JOY and wealth.,
As they have long been mine.
And now, O, Father! take
Tho heat cast with humble faith on Inee,
And cleanse II. depths from each impurity'
.. For my Rodeemer's sake.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05

OtTA schoolmas,er, who had an intolera'
Bile habi. Of talking to himself when alone
vas was asked by'a neighbor what motive ne b
Z could have ii taking to himself! Jonathsn p ,
/, plied that he had two good and substantial
reasons In the first place. he liked to talk
to a sensible man I; ia the next place, he
aiked to hear sisensible man talk.a e 'f..l
MI. ----sssss---- --TT--7r--77 - n SIS;
= IO.THours, like spopges, wipe out gooal
resolutions. Sso2,.gA + Ns,a s@ .t1Es Y
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05

Before you commit suicide, take a a cool 90
bath. What people term daesPair, is often
Dirt. ,s1.aa2
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-10-05

g.
0ArA New York. mercantile house held
an unsettled claim Of, long standing against
a lame duck ''out West" aud hearing he
was becoming "well.to.do," senttheir claim
on TO a Western lawyer to collect. 10 due
time they received reply, which efectually
lila sby hope they might have entertained
receiving their money. i tran ran IN this WISE :
"Gents You will never get any sponoo,
,licks from Bill Johnson. The anders!Gnsa
called upon him 'yes.sFdsy, and i0un0 nl@
with nary tile; his feet pPonh 'As naked eaf.ns
and not clo,hes enough upon him ts 'Oaa 2
o,n y we can that an expressive simils.
e.-psddy being told that The price o.
k.s.d I'D fallen, exclaimed: saBy the pi.
.sr. IL war, this isg the first time Fever re:
ioiesd II the fall OfA lfrieOd.n. I
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02
Col. Geo. w. McCook.

The Newark Advocate, in an able and
well considered article, advocates the nomi.
nation of Col. George w. McCook, of Steu
benville, as the next Democratic candidate
for Governor. Mr.. Morgan says "Among
all the gentlemen presented there is none
for whom we could do battle with heartier
good will, or a more confident assurance of
the credit with which he would fill the sta
ton, than Col. McCook" He concludes by
saying ''lf the State Convention will give
us Col McCook for Governor, and ticket
of equally good material throughout, moth
ing can save the Republican party from de.
feat in October"
We have been intimately acquainted with
Col Nc Cook for the last twenty years, and
we know that the high opinion expressed oil
him by the advocate is just and true. As
lawyer, he has few equals and no superiors
in the State; as Democrat, he has always
been radical, consistent, uncompromising
and as private citizen his life, like Chevalier
Bayard, has been above reproach lie has
no dark spots on his legal political or private
life that requires to be blotted out. His
record has been pure and honorable He
is man that the Democratic party of Ohio
may well be proud Of Should he receive
the nomination for Governor, he would re.
ceive most cordial and enthusiastic sup
port from the Spartan. Democracy Of old dKnox
MI Vernon Banner.
Col, McCook seems to be the man indca-
ted by the rank and file.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02

subject known In the catalogue Of human ills,
real or other diseases Of the genital organs.
ons oSs topics az a %S s M q.
which their importance dsmAndsitb being in fAc com.
lie male and female system, and Wl be mailed In sealed
Wrappers any part world At the exceeding low
"rise ofTwENTY-fIVE CENTS, or ave copies for one
AGENTS WANTED IN svsry stuts, county, city and VII.
lage in the United States and CAnAdAs-
Dr. REYNOLDS continues 20 dispense his Invaluable
remedies 10 those Eeted with Secret Diseases with Tie
rsnss and praCties q his profession None leave Ii,
treatment half cured. he AwAys gives the best Of sals
sion II the Msnsss Ia fsmslcs E sneeesafaIlv reaed
Young men, who By indnigns In secret habits, have
contracted tnAt .Huoduing prostrauR body de-
sroying vice. should apply TO Dr.. RKTSoLDs without De-
In these as wen As all other case. Of private nature
outRny vanty aspiration, Decidedly states that mo-
Within the reach Of mortal aid shah have uu
Beware Of empics and ineTAnt selEatyed professora
Who ATTEMPT elros but saoeeed. DR.. r. Is the
shole time sselssigsiv 20 ts trssnent of diseases OF
Private nature. CIhs addicted would do veil to maAe
ans eilyt Dr. R's practice sxtands through ever, ss
ig tss n:s.on and he BEitish Provinces.
n. R.-nr. Rey-elds Is sole Agent for Dr. Vichos ! -,
nas Monthly Pills. AoaE ne Dany thousand boxes o,
tese Pills annually sold not complaint has yet be-
made against them. Ladies in a esrtain situation shoni
not use em the particulars Of which win be found m
the directions accompanying each box Price 81 Sent
/ They are not on sale Al any e.heE place. -
Letters ssse;Eiasins sss Engsons occupation Se
nsopefy ss'easea 70, \, ana ~ S AZ seated nom
No letters vii es answered unless they contain
All sommaHIcsiioas addressed to f. J. ReynoLls. ~
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isA lkeaeas Of Dr. r. Beware Of ether advertisements
~ Dr. Reynolds vas hsrstosOre ioyn as Dr. I.psoerd
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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02

THERE Is GoISG TO BE WAR-Every Arri-
val from Europe brings us nearer the great
crisis which oyerhangs the Old World. The
next news may bring us accounts of actual
hostilites Let us begin to prepare and sci
our houses in order, for we know not when
it will end Ii may become universal, Who
knows but the whole civilized Globe may vet
be destined to undergo publication through
war and blOodshed Let us hope for the
best and prepare for the worst-BuG. Rep
The Plain Dealer says that's SO. "our old
fuzee has been FURNISHED up, loaded to the
muzzle and now stands behind the door
cooked and primed. That gun is prepared
for universal war =
"And whether aimed at duck or plover,
Is sure to kick its holder over"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02

3a~The New Albany Ind, Ledger, in no.
ticing the violence with which the Louis
vile Courier, the homo organ of Mr. Guthrie,
demands the enactment by Congress, of a
slave-code for the Territories, says, very
truly
"There are great many Democrats in
Indiana who feel kindly disposed toward the
Hon, James Guthrie as candidate for the
Presidency, but if the Louisville Courier
expresses the views Of that gentleman on the
subject of Congressional Intervention in ia
vor Of slavery in the Territories, there is not
one in a hundred who would touch him
with forty foot pole.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02

CATo's Grace. "A pious old negro, saying
grace at the table, not only used 10 ask a
blessing on his board, but he would also Pc
tition to have a deficient dish supplied. One
day it was known that Cato was out Of pota.
toes, and suspeoting that he would pray for
some at dinner, wag provided himself with
a small measure Of the vegetables, and stole
under the window near which stood the ta-
BILE Of our eOlored friend Soon Cato drew
up a chair and commenced
"Oh, Massa Lord, viii dow in dy proyi-
dent kindness eondescend to bresse ebryding
before us, and be pleased to bestow upon us
a few taters-and all the praise
Here the potatoes were dashed upon the
table, breaking plates and upsetting the
mustard pot
"Dem's em, Lord, said Cato with sur
prise 'only just lutf EN- down leetle easier
next time
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02
Spring oNEtEESsses.U!!
Silk and Fancy Goods! !
Imported for the Spring and Sum-
mer Trade of 1881

WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO En-
W hiblt to the Merchant and Millinery Trad,
visiting this city, stock of
millinery, Silk, White ana ran.
cy Goods, Ladies' Dress Trim.
mingS, &c, Nc.,
All Of this Seasons nportation which we feel con
dent cannot be surpassed either for Novelty, styl,
or LOwness of Price. in the West, and WE PRoMIsl
TO DUPLICATE any Eastern Bill, with the trifiinI
addition of Freight or Exchange. We show on oui
FIRST FL0OR-A stock of English, Bel
gian and Swiss Braid; Straw, Cactus, Nea
politan, issue, Canton, Chip, Willow, ltali
an and other Laces; Arizonia, Palmetto
and an endless variety of Fancy Styles oi
Bonnets; Ladies', Misses and Childrens S and
Infants Boomers, Riding Hats and Tur-
bans, unsurpassed for beauty and Style
Also, Ruches, of every style and price
On our
SECOND FLOOR-Bonnet, Satin and
Taffetta Ribbons, Black, White and Colored
Dress, Bonnet and Florence Silk Modes
French and English Grapes, in Black, White
and Colors; Dress, Mantle and Lustre Trim
mings and Faeings, in every variety Dress
and Fancy Buttons, Bonnet and Ribbon
Wires, French and English Lace, and RiC
Me Mitts; Kid, silk and Lisle Gloves and
Gauntlets, for Ladies and Gents, Linen and
Cotton Flosses Sewing Silk, French and En-
glish Silk, and Cotton Illusion; Silk, Cotton,
Lisle, Brussels and Spot Nets; Bobbinet,
Stiffs and Paris Nets; Shawls. Nantes and
busters; n choice variety Of Imported and
of our own manufacture. On our
THIRD FLOOR-Are French and Ameri,
can WEeaths, Leaves and Flower Materials;
Black and White Silk, Linen, Lisle and Cot.
ton Laces, and Edgings, of every variety
and price; An elegant stock of Embroider-
les, embracing everything New and Choice
for the Season; Blond, Cactus and Straw
Trimmings, and Laces, OF every description
French Lace, Chantilly and Colored Veilt
and Vestings; Ladies' Gents and Children
Embroidered, Hemstitehed, Plain and
Printed, Bordered, Linen and Muslin Hand
kerckhiefsi Gents Cravats, and Neck Ties
&c On our
FOURTH FLOOR-Plain, Striped, and
Plaid, Jaeonet and Cambria, Dotted, Figured
and Plain Swiss, Book and India Muslins
Nanisook, Victoria Lawns, and White Bril-
liants and Dimity, Parasols, Silk and Crap,
Bonnets. Also, few of the choice Frenct
Pattern BOnnets, for Milliners.
We are satisfied that we offer such inducement 4
to CASH AND PROMPT BUYERS, as will make /
10 their interest 10 make their purchases with u.s.
CHAS. c. DOHERrY 4 CO.
No. 90, Pearl street, bet. Walnut and Vine, Nortl
side, Cincinnati. nh7-2m
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02
Ayers Ague Cure.

which neutralizes this maarious poison In the
blood, aud stimulates the liver to expel II from
the body. As Il should so lt does cure this af-
ilctiyo disorder with perfect certainty. Aud it
does more, or rather does what Is Of more SER
vice to those subject 10 this infection. II taken
in season It expels Il from the system as IL Is ab-
sorbcd, and thus keeps those who use it free from
Its attacks; keeps the system in health although
exposed TO the disease Consequently Il not only
cures but protects from, the great variety of ai-
fcctions which are induced by this malignant
influence such as Remittent Fever, Chill Fever,
Dumb, or Masked Ague, Periodical Headache
or Bilious Headache, Bilious Fevers, Neuralgia
Rheumatism, Gout, Blindness Toothache, Ear
ache, Catarrh, Asthma Palpitations, Painful AT
feetions OF the Spleen, Mysteries, Collie, Paralysis,
and Painful Affections Of the Stomach and Bow
els, all Of which, when arising from this cause,
VIII be found TO assume more or less the inter1nt-
tent type. This "AGUE Cum" removes the cause
of these arrangements and cures the disease.
This Il accomplishes by stimulating the eXcre-
tories 70 expel the virus from the system; and
these organs by degrees become habited to do this
theT office Of their own accord. Hence arises
what we term dcclimdtiOn Time may accomplish
the same end but often life is not long enough or
Is sacrificed IN the attempt, while this " AGUE
CURE" docs It at once, and with safety. We have
great reason to believe this is a surer as well as
safer remedy for the whole class of diseases
which are caused by the miasmatic infection,
than any other which has been discovered; and
II has still another important advantage 10 the
public, which Is, that Il Is cheap as well as gOod
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. @. AVER &c co.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-02

Particularly adapted TO the u-e
Of both sexes, which describes in
PLAIz EEGLIsH all that is nocos-
sAFy 70 know pertaining 10 t1s
6enerAtiys dis0rders-h0w eou.
trasted-thS influence tbeE r-a-
daee upon mind and body-hss
ali persons can avoid thszs. =
II they are so unfortunate As Ga
have contracted such oisssses s.,
how TO efIoct q speedy and GER
tain cure. Likewise, It ooutaiu.
many important hints wlich vilI
be found psrvicsable 20 fhoss fn