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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1859-09-03

ana this 10 one of their old tricks, but let
them tell !: not in not in Lewis, publish i.
not in Cass Coan'y, or the peopl" viii laugh
them to seorn, for CIRCULATING 50 paIpanIr
an absurditT. kIRSwouD. NJ IS his wont
did honor to himself aud h,s rarty. and
having obtained. at Lewis, that elloslar
relative to the Lunatic ASYLUM, he scored
DopGa numerically, on his txtrnvagant
statements concerning that institution, and
proved what he said, by Mr.. W,AsLew's
letter. think We may safely coun: on a
considerably increased majority of Hrpuh-
llcans in CasS, As the result Of that days
labor. Soon as the speaking closed, KIRK.
WOOD started for Fontenellr. BABBITr ser
we'd up his mathematical collation., in the
evening, and MS an evidence of his populnrity
would mention what | have the best r.a.
sons for believing TO be a fact, that o. the
whole audience, composed probably OF tif,v
or sixty persons, only sir or sereu were
Dem ocrats. OF this, was assured hy TWO
or three old residents Of Lewis, who wer.
posted, and took a careful inventory of the
crowd. Tee Coils brilliant oratory don't
seem to be appreciated, even By the Democ.
raey. He deals chiefly in numerical calcu-
lations and combines his figures so curiously
that any school boy who has cyphered to the
rule OF three, might we'll laugh at the result.
However, If he keeps hammering away, he
may, eventually, become sufficiently posted
to figure up the cost of his campaign, and
ascertain, within FIVE Or ten cents, how
much the honor Of being defeated c4nd-
date for Lieutenant Governor, costs. He
went eastward with the General, both hus;lv
engaged in making their own certain defea,
more overwhelming, and came back to the
Bluffs. Yours. M ever.
BOB MARLINSpIKr
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
SABBATH N MATrERs-L Last saobath Rev.

3 SABBATH M MATrERs.- Last Saobath Rev :
Mr.. Hart, OF the Congregational Church, confined to
bis house by illness Rev Mr. Taylor of the Sandwich
Islands, occupied his pulpit and evening In
the evening he rapid tut extremely interesting
sketch of present compared with the past eondi
ton ofthe Isiands In 1890 the Missionaries
their Abors the Islands-then the marriage relation
unknown ;the King who owned all the land
despotc rule his subjects NO secured
rights. The population ndosnt thisvng, deceptive
icsatous, and nation Of drunkards, and they had
Now the marriage relation established and respectd
from despotic, Government changed to limited
monarchyhe rights OF the people secured by
tory enac,mentate cutvatoIs Of the soil have land
and ho,aes Of their the family relations cherish
ed--children educated in the schools-they have
written regularly published in
their native language, into which, aso the entire scrip
lures have been translated. The native population is
steadily decreasing, and Is destined to become extinct
The population Is about 20 o00-of these 10000
connected with the Proteat,nt churches while several
other thousands connected with the Roman Catholic
Church. The Catholic Missionaries very active
Notwithstanding the yaet improvement since the
Missionaris 6rst went the Sand
wicb Isnds Nation Is entitled be ranked among
Christian and Civilized Nations Of the EARTH yet the pop
uasion yet be placed on lower grade in point OF
inteliigence, ,education and refinement 2.}
Mr.. Taylor s connected with the seanen's cause on
the Islands, and his field of labor IL entirely among the
saors many thousaads Of whom touch at the Islands
yearly He has labored there about eleven years.
is soon return His family 10 stiH there. 1t now
about seven mouths since he left the Islands.
Rev. Mr.. Baker, though still experiencing
some difficulty from bis lungs enabled to occupy his
pulpit last Sabbath, and preached both forenoon and
evening.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
Local n Offices.

LECTURES ON THE Holy LAND --Dr. R. b.
Bsmeut will Lecture at the Congregational Church in
this vlsge, Sabbath evening next the 18th inst,
the LANDS OF TIE BIBLE. .1r- 5ts--f-i -5 - s.,5'
During the week following he will give course of
Lectures a. the Town Hall. of which due notice will be
given. E -ls'= ,fe.tt -s+
The Lecturer has travelled the Holy Land and has
three hundred paintings, giving views of the places
he has visited. 80 f ssltH iH .7- It. q
Rev. g, II. VIBBERT will preach at the Uni
versaiist Church in this Village Sunday Evening next
(l3tii inst J. at seven O'Clock. gas
RAvENsA Nov. 8, 1859. lw -
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
AT I'LL.

MORE THIEyISo -Enos Strong Esq. resid-
ing in the Northwest part of Aiwaer had bis corn eid
visited few nights ago, by more infamous scoah-
lrels, who husked aud carried of load of eorn It
xouIc be ell for those in this community who make
practice Of sappiying their wants In an annei
bear in mind that suspicion may rest upon them 10
that degree that the proper eHeer may call somewhat
anceremouiousy for the purpose of making them pub
lie example, Honesty is the best policy the hard times
notwithstanding.
FInE.-A Dwelling house upon the farm OF
James NJ White, Esq, occupied by family in his em-
pIoy was discoyered &c be IRE about mid day Thurs
day last when frss ssen The fre appeared drsefi, nm
der the eaves and supposed to have originated from
matches carried there by mice Fortunaeiy the IRE
soon sxtingushed with little DAMAGE to the building
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
n e L s o n.

The Fall Term of Nelson Academy closes
upon Thursday ef the present week The close Of this
term tte conneetien of The present popular
suceessfal Principal Prof o. Fox We regret 60
SO valuable teacher fromopr County.
PIKE. .PEAKEss kEruRsxps-Three Of the Nelson party
that went to Pixies Peak in May last. returned
few days ago. The names of these Wells Col
ton, John Beardsiey, Geo. CALDWELL They brought home
between them, after paying all expenses about
probably about the that could have been laid
BY between the three. for the summer work at home
Alfred &C. Mewbray Wells Ciark and eman Clark, the
remaining members of this party will spend the Winter
at the mines. sszs sar
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
Died.

NEwMAN-In Franklin, Oct. 26th, George e., only son
of George G. and Eiizaoeh Newman. aged years, 10
months and days
WHITTLESEY.-InA Atws,er, of consumption, Nov. LIST,
Mrs. Eliza Whtesey, wife Of Friend Whittlesey, and
daughter of Thomas Balnger. aged % years. she
leaves husband child and other relatives
her loss. .,ay !, r55 Z. $50 : .r- =1.sls t=-s
BURLINGAME-Tn Streeisboro', at Eve minutes pase
six o'clock Sunday morning, the 9th Inst George VIII
lard, of Doct. J. NJ and h M. Buringame, aged 1s
years and 10 days. f
And we have parted. Willard thou art dead
In It's last resting place they have laid thy head,
Thy happy spirits fed to join the blessed in He.ven,
Where all is perfect peace, and every sin forgiven
IS t.=-.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
Married.

AZEN- HODO At the Preutiss House, LIST inst,
by the Rev. E. J.. L. Baker, Mr.. John F. Hazsn, of
Michigan, and Miss Emily T. Hodo. of Atwater. - 2
DERR-wIcKMoRE.-InF Freedom Oct. 7sth by J.
Wheelcck, Esq, MIR Emerson Derr.of shalersvile,
and Miss Maria N. WIcknore, of Freedom.
HILTABIDEL = COLBY -In shalersville, Oct q, by
tue Rev. c. G. Foote Mr.. Jacob HiltabideI 10 Mrs.
Caroline Colby, both of shalersvile. 'z
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

RANGE OF THE BARoMErkR.-We call par.
clsr attention to the Meeorooe ica Table In to days
paper. Prof Young, Of W. r. College, informs us that
baremeter during the past week hs ranged higher
than during any similar period for the last three years.
and perhaps much longer period Do any Of the cor
respondents of The Democrat know the locality of the
great res which have made atmosphere 10 hazy and
smoky for the pas fsw dayss
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

BAsK NorE INrELL1aEscE-Lord Defec.
TOR Tor November lstand BY the way ibis Of the
most prompt and reliable Dstectors In the country
quotes the notes Of the Colonial Bank of Canada, and the
international Bank, Toronto. Canada, with dash, ind
eating the money to be uncurent and at present worth
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
Solomon Iainfor Us Wm. M FoLger and
+ Julia A. FoLger a-s5


ChERTFF SALE.-By virtue OF an Order OF Sale
- to me directed and delivered from the Court of
Common Pleas of Portage County and State of Ohio
House in Ravenna Saturday the 10th day Of Decem-
ber q. 1852 at O'Clock p NJ Of said day, the follow
ing described lands and tenements, to wit =
Situate in the Township of Ravenna in the County Of
Portage and State Of Ohio and Is bounded and described
az follows to witt Being part of acre LOT No. 10 10
said Township and is bounded and described foows
Beginning at the North East of said lot No. To-
thence West the South line Road lending
from the Town Plat of Ravenna to Franklln 2t6 Tee;
thence South on ue parallel with the Cleveland 4
Pittsburgh Rail Road 1917 fnet; thence Fast the street
on the West side of the Town Plat of Ravenua Village
thence North to the place of beginning except the part
embraced within the Rail Road, West line drawn
through the parallel with the Rail Road or West
line Of said lot. 20 feet therefrom.l
Appraised at %, 500. &C.. .--s
Taken on m Order Of Sale the property of William
M Foger and Julia A. Folger, at the suit of Solomon
! Taintor. -
Terms-Cash on day Of sale. IltITt
| 80 s-A7L1 THos R. WILLIAMS, Sheriff.
sherf's Office, Z Esa9e.stEs
Ravenna. Nov. 2. 1859. noys-5w H
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

The BUsIsEss establishments in Ravenna
will be closed npou THAnKseavrse DAY, Nov 9th. See
notice. ~ = E5E ~ 4-g! Elist II
We shall publish next week, hum ttl,, entitled
sThose Thanksgiving Goods meanwhile trust all o
readers will be sure procure their p,lie Of Th nks
giving Goods, in such good season. that they viii not b,
obliged to knock at the Siose doors OF the busines.
places Of the town. for forgotten or delayed
Lear --
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

CoslMrss1oNs FOR rHR CousTYl OFFIoERs.-
The Commissions for al the County Ocers elect have
been received ut the Office of the Clerk of the Court
Gentlemen interested in this reimbursement, will do well
to qualify without delay for their RESPECTIVE duties.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
BIC TueNrp ny t.enrce Roh;n.a, .e

BIG TUasP Mr.. George Robinson. of this.
town, has deposited upou the Round Table ru,n;n
which the admiration Of every beholder and dec,d.d
leads the vegetable kingdom the year Il i tbs
white English variety-weighed when taken from the
ground fifteen pounds, and Is smooth, fair and white.
without blemsa, knari, any such thing vegetable
curiosity, truly. 'a7a - sas .ssf 39E +. -te
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

SNAKEs.-Mr. John N. Hull, formerly oI
this Village now Of Johnson, Trumbull County, writes
There Is Ledge Of Rocks here, from which snake,
crawl ont to themselves Over hundred have beer
captured aud killed this fail. One was killed that wa.
eight fest longand several others five feet ss
inchcs.' .s-.lat lrli- 4l Hiia 9st1. =
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
GoLpsrE1s g Colt was our iialtention, I

GoLDsTE1s & Co.. It was our iiatention. TO
call the attention Of the readers TO the advent of this
new clo,hing house among u.s. several weeks ago-snd
better late than never, do now, trusting that s
the winter supplies of clothing &c. have not been pur-
chased without the steps buyers being turned in this
direction The ropFstora Of this es,aolishmsnt come
as dealers prompt and honorable and
with superior facilities for furnishing any demands made
for goods in their line The Advertisement Of Messrs
Godstsin Co.. viii be found upon the fourth page OF
this paper.
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eln annual Announcealens.
CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASST CT

&kcW COSMOPOLITAN ART ASST CITATION!
From all sections of the country subscribers to this
popular Insiitation in It's sixth year being
in ratio unparalleled with that of any previous
year. = g. -27e as5 = -is.t
Any person can hecome member by subscribing s.,
which will entitle him to -s. 1G25s7T ~ .
IstThe beautiful Steel Engraving Shakespeare and his
- Friends .-,,-.=.ess9
sd-A copy of the elegantly illustrated Art Journal for
2e -ali-.-zi ftF7--gst7 3 -
3dA Free Admission the Galleries 54s Broad
way. New York .-tasia 5-3z5a .''1=
In addition which, hundred valuable works
of Art given subscribers Premiums comprising
choice Paintings Scup,urcs, Outlines, &C., by the first
American and Foreign Artists. a5..s f5-s
The SUPERB ENGRAVING, which every subscriber will
receive Immediately receipt of subscription, entitled
| SHAKESPEARE AND HIS FRIENDS
is of character give unqualified pleasure
faction. No work of equal value fore placed
within reach of tine people at such price. The Engra
paper 80 by 38 iuclles making superb ornament
suitable for the walls of either the library parIor
Il can he sent to any part of the country by mail with
safety being packed in cylinder, postage pre.peid
Think of It'll Such work, delivered free of charge,
and the Art Journal yeal for three dolkrsl
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received until the Evening Of
Tuesday, the 3st of January 1850. which time the
books will close and the Premiums be given subscri-
bers. -rsss-s1 .s55
No person il restricted single sub cription Those
renittug o Is emitted to six MEMBERSHIPS.
Subscriptions from California the Canadas and all for
Provinces must be SS so instead of So in order
defray postages. &c. SD =1-> E 20
Persons wishing form clubs win apply for circular
of terms, &c. ff'f 3s - 1i1"Tf- 5faf '7-
The beautifully illustrated Art Journal, giving full
will be receipt of ls cents stamps
or coin. $50 a5 s3 H ia-'
i aafs Address L. DERBY, Actuary C. A. A.,
J. asri, 5i5 aud 54s Broadway, New-York.
Subscriptions also receiv d by J. 8. H E RRICK.
Iat (nos9, Hon. Sec. for Rarenna and vicinity.
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Is said that there are ts0s sides % sioy and 10
also fact that there No g. Phenx Block
the tcther half (sha Wesay better half Charlie y be-.
ing occupied by the clothing establishment of Cha les
Green6eder who has ne sto * of every grnde Of store
clothes. and makes up anything order needed for the
adornment comfort Of the outeran. This is just
the place to get dresed up, from top to and all the
friends and cusoners OF the clothing department., will
End immense stock of seasenable goods, awaiting
their inspection, at smash down panic prices Call and
| see. ig5as '9 - l't+z
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

Our stock Of 3 Fl w L 9 venture to
say can't be beat Bay Stste immense pile. Brocha,
long and square. Stella with Fancy and Brocha Borders
all stsle. Aso,a pile OF Gents shaws at Flower prices
than usual. -. 49, .-.g
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

.sosa. HOUSE TO RENT.-A House
E.,I suitable for small family, within a short dis
,,,l tauce of Ravenna Village, is offered for Rent
for the ensuing Winter. Terms easy. Apply
at this Office. .- ~ ,..-s,- - =
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09

The communication respecting the Teach
srf Institute at Alliances Is In yps. but croweded ont
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-09
Public NOtice,.. :

NHOsE indebted 10 by note or otherwise, knowing
l. the time of payment to have expired last June or
previous, are requested to call and make payment
-----W. FAIRCHILD.
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DoN'T FAIL to see Sixth Animal Announce.
nen,,' and brilliant offers. in another column.
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q ERRArUM lin notice of Sabbath matters
asa wesk' for untring' read interestin0. siisE
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jszr.sgt s:L.t -=1-sz 81. u .-1st s.
azf fALzs u s5z-5, s4 So s---.-71 5i-5 El
Cloth Q. Casalmeres and Vestings, an endless
variety. Any wanting anything in this Hae win do
we'll 70 examine stock. +i -
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NEWS BY THE LAST MAILS.

her husband l.s. =.
II stated that Cook Of the Harpers Ferry prison.
Is TO be tried in the Unied States Disrict Court
His brother inlaw, the Democratic Governor of Indiana
is said to have, by his influence arranged it, and the
acquittal Of Cook is anticipated. tzar -, 80 fs
The propeller Ohio, bound from Buffalo to Cleveland
blew up off Long Point, hnd sunk minutes. There
were seven persons on beard-two were lost. ggrs q
Touching the or John Brown 1t is ascertaned that
under the laws of Virginia the Governor cannot pardon
person convicted Of treason tho Commonwealth.
cept with the consent of the General Assemby declared
by joint resolution. This rids Wise of all responsibility
tDoN'T FAII. to see Sixth Annual Announce
ment,' and brilliant offers, in another column. 81
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.DoE'T FAIL to see Sixth Annual Announce
msnt' and brilliant offers. in another column. .
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Ravenna. Nov. 2. 1859. noy9-5w
Luther Day, Attorney. - = -
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HooP sKIRTs q Ts,yi6c pile.-white

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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-23
namages from tho Kansas Wor.

Whatever differences of opinion exist as to the
Kansas troubles al parties in the Territory seem
he unanimous in calling upon the General Govern
men to pay the private losses which they involved
During the progress Of the each party strenons
" denied that the other had suffered any injuries
but now seem to have quietly met in peaceful con
ference for the purpose Of estimating each other
claims Gov. Geary. in 1857, first recommended the
appointment of q Commission for this purpose,
and in 1859 Gov Medary presented the report Of
Gen Strickland, VINO was appointed Commissioner
upon that suggestion, The report however was
incomplete and a new Commission Of three persons
was appointed, by the Governor and one by
each branch of the Legislature The Commission
held sessions and took testimony in each county
where damage had been sustained and the follow
ing statement gives summary of the results ar
rived at
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-23

poIitical troubles OF the Territory Thieves and
Taeabonds Of al sorts took advantage Of the dis
tirbed state of the country to perperate outrages
of every kind-and in these depredations very little
attention was paid to political differences. The
Commissioners expaess the belief that the entire
los during the war amounted to not less than two
millions Of dollars,
Application will be made to Congress for the re-
endorsement Of these losses out Of the Federal Treas
my and all parties in Kansas will give Che measure
their cor6ial support
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-23

Thus it viii be seen that within twenty miles OF
Harpers Ferry there not less than 10000 slaves
Of whom probably 5000 are men.
STATEMENT OF CONDUCTOR PHELPS AND HIS OFFICERS.
The following particulars Of this affair have been
obtained from the officers Of the train, VIZ: Mr. An.
drew j. Phelps conductor; Mir. Jacob Cromwell,
baggage-master, and Mr.. William Nooey, engineer,
They state that their train (he regular passage train
from the Vest reached point near the bridge at
Harpers Ferry at 20 minutes of o'clock this morn
ing, when it was stopped.
Conductor Phelps received the following state
ment from Mr.. Phillips, one of the watchmen at
the bridge
started to take my post on the bridge as watch
man about II o'clock. | had not heard from the
man (named williamson who was watching the
bridge up to that time. We usually hear from him
every half hour, When arrived on the other side
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-23

MAGIeANT1c ENTERPRIzE-Wc refer 80 the adver
Iisemeni of Mcssrs Wood Eddy & Co, of Augusta
Georgia and Wilmington. Del Of their magnificent
scheme with capital prize of 100000. While pass
ing through Augusta a few days since, they inform
ed that IN future that they should draw $780,
600 scheme both IN the combination and single num-
Der schemes. Many other concerns advertise
schemes with large capitals, but Mcssrs Wood Ed
dy a Co. never offer any that they cannot at any
moment cash Stick pin therefor il is a consid
GRAFTON Of vital Importance to spectators in lQtte-
ries.-H Helena DemOcraLE