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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-23
KEokuK. IA Nov. 1850.


DEAR DEMocRAT Your humble servant
Specs sent Rver Poetry the which when trans
lated 10 the columns Of yonr valuable paper and which
rendered more valuable by such rich eusions is trans
formed into Machine Poetry bv your biunderius typo,
and for the lack of proper quantity of the L6rcang
OIL of Gdref1ness. caused the machinery back lash
trcmenduousy, and your obedient has very
fine for music fine that hs could easily distin
gush the difference between the scrsping on stone
WALL and the scraping cat-gut the difference be-
tween Horizons buge voice lat the hole the wa and
the ducet strains Of his bricbat bao, You may easily
conceive the state of my nerves when attempted to
read that Emsrauts song. II your typo had but used
his Specs he would have made me sold my duds in
stead of deedsand would buy the best LOIS very
long time not low time, and again, yes many who
and unto the place where; then again that pill mot
only hard to take not hard and leave you deep
" in debt not leave yUn an and that letter too, who
said 1t was In the Post Office post might be implied but
not spoken, in that connection, letter IN the office.
And now dear Democrat not mentioning three ol
four other minor errors of your type, fsfEs
subscribe myself ever faithfully yours,
/ SPECS.
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Local Notices.

/ PICTURES PRESENTS PRICES y The
Holidays are coming. and what present be more
priced by Friends Relatives Lovers than Fords
superb Ambrotypes CT Photographs, - a.a.
Time flies swiftly .
Don't wait, but call without delay at Frank Forrs
Photographic Gallery of Art. and get from dozen
likenesses for your friends. b, -. - ~ n
Tell your neighbor Tell everybodyIt That until
after the Holidays they get good likeness case
or Melainotype to send by mail for 25 cts. .ss
Don't all come at once but wait from 297 to
379 every day. and the pictures warranted be
good any made in Portage county, except Photo
graphs. noy23-3w
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The DEcEEBER MAGAZINES. - Harper for
December the Tscetiet Volnse. 1t is cap
ital number Price rs cts. Liberal arrangements will be
made with those who wish to supply Themselves with
Harper for 1860, at the Ravenna Book Store.
Frank Lesits Aogazne for December for sale at the
Raveuna Book Store. The prominent feature Of this
number is illustrated account of the Diamond We'd
ding that recently created such intense rr in all
circles in New York city. ~
BaloH for Decem6er-Priee ten cents. This magazine
continued articles aud Is the cheapest periodical
in the country. -.. 1 f...f-55 .1-+- ,4r
Pstuson's Magazine for December. No magazine sur
this The price and quality of matter considered.
4 at tbs Rayenna Book Store. ~. t5
Subscriptions for all the Magazines solicited for 1860
at the Ravenna Book Store.
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- PETITIONS TO CoNGREss.-Petition are be
ing circulated in this County, for the Abolition of Slave.
ryin the District Of Columbia for The repeal of the En-
gi,ive Slave Law, and for law prohibiting the Fugitive
Slave Trade. 1t TO he hoped there win be prompt and
thorough work In this behalf ,F-< ssl- .,s.
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THANKSGIVING SERMoN.-On our first page,
win be found Thanksgiving sermon, which we are sure
viii be read with interest at this time by these even who
may have seen 1t before. 1t was preached by Henry
Ward Beecher in his pulpit at Plymouth Church. Rrook
lyn two three ago, and had wide
culation at the time. We give it, as rare Thanks
giving gem to our readers.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-23
es DR. T. Bronson, Of Newton. T,nmh

! ~ DIR t. Bronson, of Newton, Trumbull
County, one of the Oldest Physicians in this region Of
country, died recently at his residence in that town
aged s years. He commenced the practice of medicine
In Newton In 1915 and through long career has beer
eU'inents successful He was well known to larg,
number Of the older Inhabitants of ort,oa coun, n
the families of many of which he has been called nro
fessionally.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-23

FIeEoNs Wild Pigeons, in immense mum
bers ill the woods In this county. but are more especially
abundant, perhaps, in the Northern portions Of III,
County. - sf9 2.t4- a1asE
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oor disco uraged invalids as you have me-
Yours &c., ISABELLA f. BAKER.

To TIE PUBLIC My wife has suffered with the Liver
Complaint, affection of the Lungs and Heart She suf
red also with very pains produced by Rhenism
Neuralgia all these she endured without cessation for
six years having failed receive relief from various
other sources. Three months she was induced to
try Dr.. R Lyons the Indian Herb Doctors Medicines.
His in aeyiang her suerings has been of such
astonishing nature that gratitude to the Doctor and
uron % recommend him an excellent and compe ent
| phy scian. T. NAYEOR,
| PaiuesEille, Ohio nov9-3m
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A MILD WIsTER.-A mild winter is pre-.
dieed BY many Of the weaher-wise-o OF the signs
and prognosics Of which is alleged to be the immense
numbers Of wild pigeons now In the woods viii v;sx
apparently to winter tarrianes Make note of t and
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aPETERsoNis MAGAzINE.-We are 10 receipt
splendid number. "Peterson has circulation already
of nearly 10000, but will be greatly improved in 1860.
II will t.n about l0C0 pages of double column read
ing matter IL steel plates twelve steel fashion plates
IL colored patterns Berlin work, embroidery
chet; and 500 wood engravi ings proportionately
than arg other periodical gves Its stories and noveets
the best WRITER'S Its fashions always the latest
the prettiest Its price is but Two DOLLARS year.
or dollar less than Ma yaznes of its cass. Subscribe for
u dollar. To clubs. it is cheaper still
three copies S. right for $40. To every person
getting up club, the Publisher will send splendid
engravings of Niagara, of size for framing.
| Address, CHARLES J. PETERSON,
| ID hRrlfs a3 3o6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
| ~ Specimens sent gratis.
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RAvENNA BOOK STORE.
ND FANCY BAzAAR

A N D f A NJ O Y b a q A A RI
'Thore is entsainment so cheap as Reading and no
pleasure SO lasting.-LADY MoNTAeUE.a slEi Il
Now that the Reading Season of the year
has fully eome the attention public directed to
the facilities the Rayenna Book procuring
desired and desirable Books in every department Of Lit
erature. ,-+. 80 49,
The purchaser will find large of miscellaneous
books-aIl of Interest and of value. large quantity
of these Books will at than regular
retail prices and special inducements viii be made to
those who will buy in quantities.
Historical Poetcal, Biogr aphical and Scientific Books
may also be found. Juvenile Books in almost endless
variety Bibles. fesiaments, Commentaries and Prayer
Books, of every style published. - M
HYMN Books of all the various kinds in use
by the dozen or single copy.
SCHOOL Books. School Stationery, Books
and Cards for Teachers Rewards, as usual.
ANY Books that may be desired will be or
dered promptly, and furnished at publishsrs prices.
ATTENTION is also called to the News Depot
Department.. The commencement of the new year is
the time to the Periodical Literature year
Any Magazine Paper published in the country will be
furnished at the couner mailed with promptness to
subscribers Orders solicited. ~ = 80. 20
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Portage County Democrat,
8 , OF THIS WEEK, = : :
Put up In wrappers. Price, Four {


.h,. rscora unte tbis wear in the celebration Of
,bis New England Festival Tomorrow, The SECULAR
a,,,.rv NJ The vear will be eonsecra,ed by appropriae
a.,. ,a a.vot;on. soeiaI sstiyi, les and cheer h,
,,.a. 20 t,,ons,nds whose grateful hearts win be
a. ont IN thankful uraise and alteration to Him who
rons tho well eompleed wear with blessings and album
dance fa-4 ~ f.e3k
This rb.uksriyne Festival originating in and pecui-
lar to New EpRIa is now regularly observed by nearly
every State In the Union showing saluary coutagion
of good example. Aud New Engand's emigrant sonss
wherever hey NAV be, and their descsndants hail with
f..t,-.i !, asct,on and family reunions
Tn, ,,'a., a.. ,no, I,,. 80 .ccpmn,a,ed ve.rs |
h.r nrscons memories cluster around the REUNIONS
nd thu n,rtine. of numerous Tbapksaiyins Fesvals-
and how tender i the recollection of dear New England
vbere the fathers leep where the stern virtue of Pur
t ,;s a. adorn viii. nstv and erceience the social
;ov.and rsvions Of tod-fearipg and de-
-. aon,. 81 ti.5aisi s s5sJla IL 5a.ilfl
We dream dreams Of the shadowy past and in ecstac
submauon tWhether IN the BODY or not we cannot .ei
hse over again scenes OF the olden 10 memory dear
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tan bome and the iurabsrina of the generations to
celebrate Thanksgiving day. ss @
r.s. dsvs,. ha} o,od ola 4,r,er Israel lis3flI ~
7, ~. .no.a,,., ho,,e-. p,r,,au asa .3lee4s >
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Or sbarp misfort,ne st,,pp his heart with, pain.
N. has bove 4 S,,y,, IN, cbi l5;lxe f.ib ana aid
sThv will q f,oa-thv will he dome nat mine p
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rbs root. and tn. leave. tlss for the healing ofthe
OECEMRER APPOINTMENTS.

nR r. J. LYONS, the celebrated Indian Herb Doctor
~ be consulted at the following places every mouth
| during lS59-6n: =
Cleveland Office ls4 Superior street. Office days in
Cleveland as foloWs:-ls 3D. th, 18th, 18th, 2Ah 25th
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give such balm as have lao strife {.
With nature the laws of life; .s IS
With blood my hands never stain, -- $3.50
Nor poison men to their pain.
He is a Phyf ician indeed, who Curesl
The Indian Herb Doctor, RI LYONS cures the fol-
lowing complaints in the obstinate stages of their
existence, viz:
Diseases of the Throat, Lungs Heart Liver, Stomach
Dropsy in the Chest, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Fits
- or Falling Sickness, and all other Nervous De-
rangeuienfs Also, all diseases of the Blood,
such Scrofua, Er!sipelas, Cancers,
Fever SeTes Leprosy, and all other
complicated chronic complaints.
All forms of Female Difficulties attended to with the
happiest results. v :. r+ss
It's hoped that win despair ofa they
have gin Indian Herb Doctors Ne cines
faithful trial During the Doctors travels in Eu-
rupp West Indes, East Indies South America and the
United States he hgs been the instrument in Gods hand
to restore to health and vgor thousands who given
up and pronounced incurable by the most eminent Old
School Physicians; nay more, thousands who were on
the verge of the grave. are row living MONUMENTS to
the Indian Doctors skill and successful treatment,
and are daily excaiming-" Blessed be fhe day when
first we saw and partook of the Indian Herb Doctors
Me eiicine. zT 50 - - d -
satisfactory references of cures will be gladly and
cheerfuliy given whenever required.
The Doctor pledges his word and honor that he " in
nowise directly indirectly induce any invalid
to take lis medicines Withoutthe strongest probability
of cure.
Remember, consultation and advice free. The poor
shall he literally considered. > 3 AZ ff-s+5 q
sS RJ.LYoNs, MD.
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A9Es 9Th Annual Announce ment!
WI SO CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE
EE.W COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION!

~
E-W COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION!
popular Art IHstuton (now in its sixth year, being
received in ratio unparalleled with that of any previous
year. - sHGk $50
Any person can become member by subscribing So,
Ist-Theb beautiful Steel Engraving Shakespeare and his
Friends --l-I ..- ~
2d-A copy of the elegantly Illustrated Arr Journal
year.
3dA Free season Admission to the Galleries 54s Broad
way, New York ~ IA = II L5Lrt
In addition which, four hundred valuable Works
of Art giuen subscribers Premiums comprising
choice Paintings, Sculptures Outlines &C., by the first
The SUPERB ENGRAVING, which every subscriber will
receive Immediately receipt of subscription, entitled
"sSHAKSPEARE AND HIS FRIENDS
is of character give unqualified pleasure and salts
faction No or of equal value fore placed
within reach of the people at such price. The Engra-
paper 80 by IS inches, making superb ornamen,
suitable for the walls of either the library paror office
IL can be sent to part of the country by mail with
SAFETY, being packed in cylinder, postage prepaid
Think of it'll Such work. delivered free of charge
and the ArtJournal, yeai for three dolersf -
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received until the Evening Of
Tuesday the 3st of january, ls60 which time the
books will close and the Premiums be given to subscri
bers. .-.--r. 49,.
No person restrcted to single subscription. Those
remittng g Is entitled to six memberships
Subscriptions from California the Canaas, and all for
egn Provinces must be 80 so instead of So in order
defray extra postages &c. s-- 1z-7 -fz.---.- u
Persons wishing form clubs will apply for circular
of terms, &c.
The beautifully Illustrated Art Journal, giving full
particulars will be sent receipt of Is cents in stamp
or coin.
-.ss..s Address C L. DERBY, Actunry c. A.
..!;g 5lb aud 54s Broadway, New-Yorl.
Subscriptions also received by J: s. e R lex
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To-Day.s New ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

fr1- Bostwisk, Clerk-Times of Holding Courts
E- d, Lyman, Ju1ge-Probate Court Notiee. IL
~ Geo. Latimer, Ag't-Iusurance. -
EY T. r. williams, sheriff Sales-Deming vs.. Smell
stiA --Darrow vs.. Rothrock. sos via s al.ils
sV- William @. Peck, Ag't-Goiden salve. s.a5
GZ- A. Bslding, n. D.-Professional Card -
lIssAL SorsoEsl q & fa'.s
Yr Pic,ureaand Presents. a,tT fteii ssG t.le.
III The December Magazines.
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OUR SALES LARGELY INCREASE
ION Hats Caps, Fancy Baskets, Carpet srtehels and
SEz E q < Travelling Bags.) az Ss
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Truth is stranger than fiction.
PAISEsyILLE. Oct. %, 1859

Truth is stranger than fiction. ...-
PAINEsvILLE, Oct. %, 1889.
DR, LYoSs-Dcur Sir: Deep gratitude requires ue to
certify to you the blessings have received from God
Through your agency. About eight months ago. was suf
fering severely with diseases OF Lung ver and Heart
and MY whole system laborug under avery hazard
Gus situation. twice bed the lungs and period zeal
chs reducing to avery dangerous state. lap
piled you. after having tested the skill of other physi-
clans of this place with success, and find myself
with the highest hope of enjoying goodly degree oi
health and sincerely hope that it may be
your portion to relieve the suferings of thousands OF
poor discouraged invalids, you have me.
Yours &c, ISABELLA f. BAKER.
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New Books just Received:

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THE MINJsTER,s wooINc ~ Me- x.,,,.
IUnn I,u1nesTo..s rU,n, Dy nn1o i1m0tny I,'eome.
uow no NJ n,1s,xrss '' eu'','" .ii'e oi''o.
Gu de to Success valuable book Price SOC.
CENTRAL AFRICA. Illustrated. Price si,oo
BAYARD, TAYLOR'S TRAVELS IN GREECE AND
ELLIS THREE VISITS re MADAGASCAR. 1,us.
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TE TIE .SaINH SIhEMrE ooi oE EDocATIoN AND AIT OF
SWORD AND GOWN. BY Guy Livingston. Price Csc.
THE STUDENTS HuME-An Abridged History of
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THE ROMANCE OF POOR MAN. Price75c.
Az "'e upA' A'n"s 'eiy properly terneo fancy bazaar'
newspaper advertisement win not begin TO tell the
ard elegant stock presented 10 the view Of the
purchaser. tit, 5a-s.l
HE HOLIDAYS are fast approaching, and
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all coors. kinds aud syles-af find just the thing
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INFLUENCED BY LOW PRICES,
Oman Extra Stock of clothing3

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Black and Fancy SILKS-an entire new stock.
We think offer inducements in these goods that
nnsod

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TOYS.-The universal Yankee Nation il
the great country for these little essentials and the few
Toys you cannot find at the RaEenna Book Store Bazaar
are hardly worth mentioning. You can buy and carry
home back load and miss the money they cost and
come back after to make the little people happy.
OUR FRIENDS from out of town, as they
come in to get the last of their winter supplies
forget the Chi istmas ixings' We hand bright
and early, aud all the tine and the of you the
merrer. 4tr .-
REMEMBER the Ravenna Book Store Gall
and buy. Live long and be happy. Spread the news
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Cloth .. Cassimeres and Vestings, an endless
variety. Amy wanting anything in this In will do
well to examine stock. N --'' e O. e-islt =.
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LOCAL AND MIsCELLANE0Us.
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE of MAILS
-iss 80 AT RAvENNA, OHIO.


DAILY-Goinc North MA: Railroad. ,, d. y =.
Depart q s27. A. NJ. Nail close at-s.57, A. II.
DAILYL Going South rfa: Railroad. ~
Depart at 1I.i2. A. M. Mail close at lo42. A. H.
TRL HEEKLY-Eaon Valley. l.ff,.s
Arrive. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, at 1880,
depart, Monday, "wednesday and Friday, At IL 80
NJ. Mail closes At -, NJ. r.i-s
SEM WEEKLY-Nsaoton Falls -sa.r
u Arrive every Monday and Friday BY IL, n. Depart
same days st1,00, P NJ. Mail closes at u, 30 F. NJ
SEMI LWEEKLY-Chardon.. Ess a
Arrive every Wednesday and Friday, by 4, r M
. Depart every Tuesday and THURSDAY at ., A. d.
Post Office az Rayeana:
OPEN at 7,3o, A. NJ. CLOSE a. z. ?, NJ Daily, sun
days excepted. T. a. GiLLEr TE' T. N
Ravenna Passenger Timc-TabIe.
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Raa Road
GOING NORTH.
EsRAyEHNA AVID cLEvEL ,
&Lsz8E Leave Ravenna Afriveat Cieveiano
Acc,datn & Vail Train. .927 A. M- ...'.- :z5 4. II
Express Tran......... s:lo - A. =
Express train ............ 6l9 P. 55 PA
ed GOING SOUTH. ~
I.eava 4isi ts7 Arrive at 20 :
sniaHs5 Ravenna Alliance. Pittsburgh
MnifTrair liz A. M....l203 P. 4:lS Pm
Express train. 9.59 p. .M....-l042A 9s35 A. 4
Ac n,dation Trn646 N. Arrives atWeisvs io;oe p
GOING SOUTH, sss's
'fas Trains leave Cleveland as follows: = -
Mail Tr'n 900 AN; ABS Pm; Exp s35 Pm
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1859. December Appointments. 1859.
-E9a PROVE ALL THINGS!
DIR. Il. ". WADswoRTH,
60. Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, go.

. - trats Can be consulted as .folloiUs: l. erh
Ravenna, Prentss House. Tuesday Dec 6th.
Alliance Nixon House. Wednesday, 7tl.
Canton Franklin House, Thursday, Sth.
Masslon, American Hotel, Friday, " 9Th.
Wooster. Crandars Exchange, Satrdy & Sunday l0-u
Eulton, American Hotel Monday :" 18Th
Akron, Empire House, Tuesday y...-...- . lSsh-
Cuyahoga Falls, American Hotel, We esday. :" 14ih
Cleveland. johnson House, Dec. 4th, 5th and 18TH -
NO CHARGE FOR CONSULTATION OR ADVICE
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nd all diseases of scIofuous orign Ulcers Tumors,
Enlarged Glands or JOINTS Hip Diseases, Swelled Neck
or Gore Scrofuous Eyes, Scald Head, Eruptions
on other parts Cancer Fistus Spinal Dis.
cases. Dyspepsia Gravel Impotence Structure, ST. Vtus
Dance, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Dropsy, etc, etc.
All diseases peculiar to Females, and all chronic dis
of the Brain. Eyes, Throat Lungs, Heart Stomach,
Liver Kidneys, Spleen, skiu, other organs.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-19

the railway bridge Of the Albany, Vermont
and Canada Railway Line, near the village
Of Schsghticoke, in this State, the Directors
and Managers Of that line on Tuesday eve
ming, the I'd Of August, wiliully and reck
lcssly masacred q number Of their fellow
creatures who had confided in their honesty,
trusted their written word and executed
distinct contract with them tor safe transit
over the road Of which these miserable men
had charge. These are the simple facts Of
the case. We do not say that the guilty
parties were sinners above all their fellow.
directors in the land, or above all OF Us who
have suffered this evil Of dishonest reckless
ness TO grow to its present appalling height,
by our want OF public spirit and Of decent
selfrespeet in neglecting 10 compel first the
passage and afterwards the enforcement OF
proper laws with proper penalties tor the
prevention OF just such offences. Bat the
facts are here with their cruel meaning, and
it is impossible for any loyal and logical
person to blink them
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float before biz inner eye " Of cascades in
fairy grots, and Of the bright streams OF the
Orient, which make music a. they ripple
over the bsunts Of the UDdines and the
Pcris 1t is worth journey Of thousand
miles to see the Falls Of the Mnnehahs
A short drive brought US 10 Fort Smell
ing. which il located On bold bluff, hun.
dred feet high, at the junction Of the Min
nesota with the yet youthful Father OF
Waters" The view from the battlemcnts
Of the Fort Is vast and magnificent. The
rising town of Mendoza is 10 full view,
while on all sides stretch the interminable
prairies which are soon 70 echo with the
busy hum Of happy muliitudes Of ireemen.
At Fort Smelling, VIC fcrricd across the
Mississippi. A pleasant drive Of five miles
along it's banks brought us ~ Fountain
Cave--a secluded and romantic spot, where
"a subterraBcan stream Of water has hewn
out several chambers in the soft sand stone.
The entrance Oi the cave il fifteen feet III
diameter. As you advance within, the muir.
mcr Of q cascade, which is abost hundred
yards from its mouth and has fall OF six
feet, il heard. In the soft sand stone, myri-
ads VI birds have followed out their nests,
far above the reach Of intruders. The cave,
in liz wild seclusion, seemed TO us more like
some old Greek grotto, iavorite haunt OF
the rural god Pan and bis train Of Fauns
and 5atyrs, than u cavern OF our New
World. We longed TO explore its recess ,
bat want 81 time and want Of candles for
babe IT,
A ride Of two miles further brought us
home 10 st Paul in time for tea, after u
days drive, whose memory will be one OF the
treasures Of our lie time. We have VEN
turcd on this imperfect description OF it,
10 order that succeeding travellers may profit
by our experience, and participate in our
enjoyment.