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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1860-12-19

OYRUS II. STREATOR, a non.re

CYRUS H. STREATOR, a nonresident I
" of Ohio, will take notice that Silas Barnes did,
on the e9d day Of November, A. D., 1860, Ale his pc
ution in the Court OF Common Pleas within and for
the county OF Portage in the State OF Ohlo against
said Cyrus H. Streator and Mary Streatsr, defend
aas setting forth that the 23d day Of October, A
D.. IS55, the said Sias Barnes sold house and lot at
the centre OF Sreetsboro said county, TO said de-
fendants and took the note Of said defendants for
two hundred and nfty dollars for part Of the pur
chase money, due November ], 1856; that said note
is due and portion Of 1t unpaid, and that he has
lien on said house and lot for the payment Of said
noe In said petition plaintiff prays that he may re-
cover against said defendants the baacce due on said
note amounting 10 two hundred and thrty-seven and
sixteen onehundredths dollars, (S237 I6 and interest
from May 6, 1858, and in default of payment Of same
that said house and lot be sold to pay said claim
The said Cyrus H. Streatoris notified that he is requr-
ed TO appear and answer said petition on or before
the third Saturday after the 9th day of January next
SILAS BARNES,
By p. B. Conant, Atty.
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0ETbe Lunatic Asylum at Hopknsville,
ore of the largest and finest buildings in the
State Of Kentucky, was destroyed by fire on
Friday morning last, and horrible to relate,
fifty OF the inmates perished. Many Of the
unhappy patients broke loose from their
Custodans and are still at large.
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OTRev. A. Thompson. American Mis-
sion,ry to the HISTORIANS, died at Mount
Seic. August 25th. He was graduate OF
Amherst in 1866, and Andover, 10 1859; q
young man Of much promise. He died al
most Immediately after reaching his field Of
labor.
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MARRIED..

In this village, on the 18th inst, at the
residence OF Dr.. A. A. Harris, by Rev. E.
J. L. Baker, s. L. WILKINSON, E'q., and
Miss NANCY P. EARL, both Of Chagrin
Falls, Ohio.
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OR. N Lyon, formerly an editor in
Lockport, N. Y, committed suicide by
drowning himself in Detroit river last week.
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HOME JOURNAL FOR 1861.
New Series-New Features New Type.
MORRIS g. WILLIS, EDITORS.

A NEW SERIES of this widely circulated family
IA newspaper, will be commenced on the afth day
of January next-printed fine paper aud new type.
With the January number will begin the publication
of series of beautiful original works fact and c
ton, written expressly for the Home Journal by the
best authors of America The frst of these is from
the facile pen of well.known and highly gifted
thor, and Is powerfully written, startling, mysteri
GUS, and deeply interesting history of courtshiP and
marriage life. This charming story will be succeeded
by others Of similar description, several of which
are already 10 preparation. ALL tho former peculiar
features of the paper, which have given it world
wide reputation, will be continued, while the sever
al ones will add infinite variety to its already
diversified pages. Among them are a number Of
fresh, spicy, using, original sketches, which smack
and relish of the witt humor, racness, brancy, and
sparkle Of the times. As heretofore, no labor or
pense will be spared to maintain the high reputation
of the Home Journal, which is everywhere, both at
homo and abroad, acknowledged to be the most re.
fined and elegant repertory of literature and the arts
ON this side of the sea, and the best and cheapest
family newspaper In the world. AS no more copies
of the new series will be printed than are ordered,
those who desire to begin with the commencement of
the volume will be able to do so by forwarding their
subscriptions without delay.
TERMs.-For one copy, -; for three copies, $5,
or one copy for three years, S5 club of seven
copies, $40 for club offfteen copies, $50; and at
that rate for larger club-always in advance.
Address,
NORRIS & WILLIS, Editors and Proprietors,
Dec. lg, lS6O-lw. l07 Fulton ST., New York.
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IMPORTANT TO TANNERs.-An import mt
discovery in regard to Petroleu or Coal
Oil, now found in such quantities., has been
made by John Lpub, tanner, of Venareo
county, Pa. He says that since August he
has been using the oil OF several wells in
that county, in his tnnnery. us substitute
for fish oil, and with astonishing sIccess.-
During the last month he prepared one hun
dred hides Of upper leather, and eight dozen
of calf skins with this oil. They hive been
exhibited to practical leather dealers from
Pittsburg and from Boston, and quantity
sent to the Eastern markets, with entire
satisfaction to dealers. 1t mades cleaner
and smoother finish than the fish oil, fills up
instead of opening the pores OF the leather,
so as 10 make it almost waterproof, and
gives it the polish Of the faest calf skin.
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DR.. DELLENBAuGH's NoTIcE.-Dr. DEL
LEKBAUGH will be in attendance at the Col
lins House, Ravenna, Dec. 2sth. The last
visit until spring.
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MILD WINTER-One of the "odes, in.
habitants" predicts that the present winter
will be mild and open one. His prediction
is based upon the scarcity of beech and bic.
kory nuts-a "sign" which he has never
known to fail. We fear that our venerable
friends "sisn" will not hold good this yesr.
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VilHams' sarsaparilla is 81 bottlo, six tor s..
To Persons out Of Employment.

TO Persons cut Of Employment.
AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE
AERIK SEWING MACHlNE.-We will give
Commission, wages at from 9s5 TO $50 per month,
and expenses paidA This Is new Machine, and 90
Gmple IN is construction that child Of 10 years can
learn 70 operate 1t by half hours instruction. II
10 equal 10 any Family Sewing Machine In use, and
the price is but Fifteen Dollars. Persons wishing an
dgency win address J. n. BOYLAN,
~ 8 Secretary Erie Sewing Machine Company,
November 2ls la6O6w - Milan, Ohie.
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Tailoring.

williams sarSaparilla and Fotassa 10 the best puri.
ner OF khe blood-is aPtly termed health restorer.
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THE COSMOPOLITAN ART JsURNAL.-The
December number Of this splendid Quarterly
has been received. 1t is one of the finest
specimens Of topographic art ever issued in
this country. 1t is embellished with beau.
tifnl steel engraving entitled "Grandpa and
his Prodigies," from painting by Lily M.
Spencer, and numerous other illustrations o.
a high order Of art. The literary contents
embrace poems, stories and sketches from
the best pens in the country. This maga.
zine is issued exclusively to subscribers to
the Cosmopolitan Art Association, who re.
ceive it in addition to the annual engraving
and chance in the drawing to take place
in January. ]. S. HERRIcK is Honorary
Secretary for the Association in Ravonna.
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Twill Cashmere, La:cst styles sfsIIts,
MernOes, De Laines,
Persian C,ths, Fis'd De Lainesf
Plaid MerinSes, Paris De LaineS,
Mcrno fwllls, Printed Debeges.
DiGsI Aaaion peano Printed rssIqS Si ..in'
Fis'd Mohair, Dotted Dotted Mohaip' Mhip'''
Glace Poplln, Check cambric,
LADIES' Cloth for Mantles,
Belfast Gingbams, and
avery large lot Of
Cloak Tassels, Jet Buttons;
eCrotchst ButtoaR, Frog Butions,
vslve. Trimmings, TinseT Trimmings,
Cable Braid, SILK FhuFe,
Ihave gos them, And pretty onts,
Myrfimae calicOe', A. ". SpraIdSj
And a dozen dizerent ett'''''
at lie. ills:
decided
AoLDEN
sells his goods
cheap. Gent, your
attention 10 directed to
my stock Of Lyonese Cloths,
Beaver Cloths, Black DoeskiRs,
Fancy Cassimeres, Alhambra CassinsreGs
Sattinetts, Columbia Jeans,
Satin vestiEs, Plush VeGtinEs,
Fancy Ties, Fsnty gearfs,
SIN DrawerS and
Wrappers, and:
variety that
/ shalt be
pleaseds
70
show
you: have
| Eiecenu! hhsned room
| for Ready Made Clothing, which
wish close examination Of By ali who
overcoat,, Travelling Bss.,
Vests and Pants, ovefalls
Shaws, , Hats and Caps,
NuicaniZed KuOoer Loats, OpsHa Hats,
| Prince OF w ales Hats, zouave Hats,
Nutra Fur Caps and Collars, Latest
style of Black Hate, which wil
warrant i,t In quality and price.
Call and look at them
soon, as they are
selling FAST
Lavea
large stock OF
ShaWlsj winch Wish
oil VINO thnk or purchasing
soon to call and lo'k at them. Ny So
stock Of SILK, .,.,
81 Broche, Waidron,
t4WaerloJ, Bay State,
Long aa6
Square BFoehs,
Call and
look al
the latest
styles 7R Of
Ladies' Nantes,
Hoods, Nubias, Operas.
to call and look at
thom before
purchasing
elsewhere:
They are cheap and pretty.
Hooped Skirts.
Price List.
25 springs, $3.50,
90 springs, las,
Is springs, ,SS
l3 springs, rs,
- Syringe, 20,
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RooTsTowN AHEAD As this is the sea.
son for killing hogs, we hear occasionally
from our agricultural friends that they have
had hogs that "beat all creation" in weight.
From our limited knowledge Of such mat.
ters we are almost forced to the conclusion
that hogs weigh more this year than they
did in other years. Mr.. JOHN EVERETT, of
Rootstown reports to US the latest weight,
and one which we think is calculated to
"take down" all the hog stories of the sea.
son. Mr. E. killed hog last week, which
was within four days OF being nine months
old, ,Osighing 32lI pounds. If any of our
friends can beat that, we should like to hear
from them.
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PORTAGE SENTINEL.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Cleveland & Pittsburgh Rail Road.
TIME TABLE

cOnxrxOrss MOSDIr, NOvrHsrA-se 1860.
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546 broadway, New York.
N. B.-SubscrpuonS received and forwarded by
J. S. HERRcK, Hor. Sec. for Portage county aud vi
cinity. Specimen Engravings and "Art Journal"
can be seen at the Ravenna BOOK Store.
December 5, 1860, zIi~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03

JOSEPH SMITH. JR. a correspondent OF the
ST. Louis Republican, writing from Nauvoo,
under the date of 10Th inst, says:
Joseph Smith, son of the late prophet. is
here, as also the other member OF the ian-
lily. Joseph is understood among the
Saints 10 be the successor of his father in
his prophetic office, and it is limited among
the would be wise ones that he is about to
assume the robes OF his sacred office. Be
that as it may it is true that he is now en-
tertaining a delegation from Salt Lake who
are using every persuasion in their power
to satisfy the young prophet that he Is
called of God forthwith to assume the Of
fee and proceed TO Sah Lake, and take the
head of the Mormon Council
Joseph is man of good, strong sense,
and should he undertake the station, l
have no doubt would endeavor to make a
reform among his people. He is decided
" against p0tuyomy, in favor of obedience
to law, and opposed, in any form, to milk
ing tie Gsntl6s. 1t is to be hoped that he
will undertake the task, and succeed in
making Salt Lake the home of upright,
law-abiding citizens instead of q den of
thieves.
Joseph, however, is beset on either side
by an organization of Mormons in this
State, who are to meet in Council at AM
boy, on the 9th of April next, to become
their head and to call around him all the
faithful. 1t is not known that he will lis
ten to any of their proposals, but certain
it is. if he refuses to exercise the power
within his control, he has quality not
given to common men, to resist when tempt
ed with the certainty of power equal to
that Of any other living man, a power that
is over the mind, and absolutely controls
over hay a nat!ion of souls, without force
and without expense.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03

ANCIENT FAsuIoNs.-The New England
Historical Register for 1852 contains the fol-
lowing interesting account of clothing in
old Times:
Stockings were anciently made of cloth
or milled stutiS, sewed together. Henry
III of France was the first who appeared
with silk stockings This was in 1859, and
in 1861 Queen Elizabeth was presented by
her milliner with a pair. The first pair of
worsted stockings knit in England was
made in 1864.
Red colored stockings, whether yarn,
worsted or silk, were much worn in New
England for nearly half Il century after the
arrival of our fathers.
In 1929, when provision was made for
emicrants to Massachusetts,, the stockings
furnished were accompanied with ten doz-
EN- pairs of Norwich garters. AT an early
period of our country, silk garters were
worn bv the more fashionable, and pulled
into a large bow knot at the knee, but as
the custom fell under the notice OF the
civil ilauthorities, it was forthwith prohibited.
Gloves have been long in use and II was
once proverb that, to be well made, three
Kingdoms must be concerned in the max
ing: Spain to dress the leather, France to
cut it, and England to sew it. But France
for considerable period, is said to have
the preference in all these three respects.
Sixty years ago, pail holders, and other
persons attending funerals, wore white
leather gloves. In l64l, mems and wo-
mems "white glazed lamb were offered
for sale in Boston.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03
Tea and Coffee.

Taking into account the habits Of our
people tea and coffee for supper and break
last, add 10 human health and life, if a
single cup be taken al either meal. and Is
never increased in strength frequency or
quantity II they Were mere st!mulents
/ and were taken thus in moderation and
uniformity, they would in time, become
Inert, or the system would become so ma
bituated TO their employment. a. to remain
/ IN the same relative position TO them, as If
, they had never been used; and, conse-
! quently as to themselves. they had better
never have been used, a. they are SO liable
to abnse- But science and fact unite in
declaring them 10 be nutricious as well as
stlmulutent hence they will do a new good
TO the system every day. to the end OF life,
just as bread and fruits DO: hence. we ne
Yer get tired OF either. But the use Of
bread and fruits are daily abused by the
. multitudes, and dyspepsia and cholera
morbus result yet We ought not 10 forero
their employment on that account nor
should We tOrego the use Of tea and coffee
because their inordinate use gives neural
gia and other ailments
But the hab!tual use Of tea and coffee
al the last and first meals Of the day, has
another high advantage is productive of
4I4CalCu4dDic 5OOu III li-S way OI aNIll4ll- :
evils
/ We will drink at our meals, and if we
don drink these, we will drink what is
wOrse-cold water, milk or alcaholic mix
{ lures The regular use OF these last lead
the young 10 drunkenness; the considera-
/ ble employment of simple milk, at meals
by sedentarv people-by all except the
robust-wiii either constipate. or render
bilious, while cold water largely used that
Is, to the extent OF glass or two at meal,
. especially III cold weather, attracts toitselt
so much OF the heat OF the system. in rails
! ing water 10 the temperature of the body
about one hundred decrees-that the
process of digestion is arrested; in the
meanwhile. giving rise TO a deadly sickness
. OF the stomach, to twisting pains, or vom-
itings, purg'nSs and even to cramps. to
fearful contortlons and sudden death :
which things would have been averted had
even the same amount OF liquid, i'll the
shape OF simple hot water been used
but any one knowing these things and be-
ing prejudiced against the Use OF tea and
coffee, would subject himself to be unplea-
sanity stared and questioned if not ridicul-
ed, Were he to ask ior a cup or glass OF hot
water. But, as tea and coffee are now uni
versal beverages, are now on every table
and every one is expected to take one or
the other as matter Of course, they are
unwlttingly the means OF safety and life
TO multitudes. They save life, where a
glass of water would have destroyed it
SO that the use of these beverages is not
merely allowable, it is polite, it is neces.
! sity.-HuHs Journal Of Hedlth.
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The Oil Excitement In Northwestern
Pcnnsy ania.

The Pittsburgh True Press says:
The oil excitement in Nenango county
still continues to increase. A gentleman
| from that region informs us that oil is
the subject of conversation everywhere and
at all times-even between meetings on
Sunday. Men who were comparatively
| poor few months ago, now consider them
selves most highly favored of fortune, in
asmUch as their little farms. which lately
yielded them a scanty subsistence, now
smell of oil, and if put up for sale would
readily bring thousands of dollars. As an
| instance, We may mention that a short
| time since forty-two men formed joint
stock company, and after paying in about
| twenty-five dollars per share, commenced
boring near Franklin, with ultimate sue
cess One of the number being faint
| hearted, sold his share for fifteen dollars, a
| day or two before the oil was discovered.
Within a few days a company Of New
York capitalists offered $4,000 for the
well and fixtures belonging to this compa-
| ny. which was refused"
The National Intel 1eaeer publishes the
following; -A = -- Z-tr'9B
MEANWHILE, Pa, Feb. I, ls6O
Il can assure YOU that the excitement
is fully equal to the fever incident to the
gold in California. The agitation leve.
lopes itself in certain persons and temper
aments In an extrayagant manner. | sat
on the bank of the creek below T:,usville
for some time, interested in the move
nnents of two very respectable persons, (of
independent circumstances,) wading into
the deep, cold water, with stick in hand,
alternately probing the mud at the bot
tom, and applying the end of the stick to
the nose, to discover the possible presence
of oil Entertaining indeed. TO me, were
the curious philosophical reflections in
which they INDUCED, As they determined
important and inevitable results from du-
bious contingencies, and established posi-
tive deductions from dubious premises
Oil has been discovered in large quanti-
ties along the entire length of Oil Creek,
and with profitable results, by boring from
one to one hundred and fifty feet brakes
spring about one and half miles from
Titusville, yielded about eight hundred
gallons, and McClintocK ; spring, at the
mouth of the creek, about twelve hundred
gallons per day. The indications of oil
along the Cussewago valley are fully equal
TO those on Oil Creek, especially in the vi
cinitv of the old salt works This sub
stance is said to be exceedingly valuable
for almost all the practical uses of OIL and
will undoubtedly command Il widely ex-
tended market"
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our sincere regret that the executive and
committee failed to extend to the reri-
ment the hospitality and respect so emf
nently their due, in consideration of their
high appreciation of this body of soldiery.
| Messrs. Houston, DAWSON, and Branch,
! objected to the reception Of the preamble
and resolution, saying they cast an impu-
tatlon on the committee, which might be
| true or false
The House then-after a call Of the
House-proceeded to vote for printer
Whole number of votes lsl; necessary TO
a choice, 96; Ball, 81; Glossbrenner, % !;
MITCHELL 10
Mitchell received the South American,
and some Republican votes.
The House again voted. Whole num-
Der, lSS; necessary to a choice, %; Ball
49, Giossbrenner, SO; Mitchell, Il; Win
dorm, |; Watterston. J.
Mr.. Bristow aske leave to offer a reso-
| luton to end this strife
Mr. Stanton submitted that this was a
question OF privilege.
Mr.. Bristow remarked that the reason
he simply made nomination.
Cries Of Let it be read for informa-
ton 1t was read as follows: -.
s Resolrcd That WV, Senton Of che firm
for the 36th Congress
Mr. Stanton hoped the resolution would
be adopted
Nr- BococI<, who temporarily occupied
the Speakers chair, declared the resolu-
ton to be inconsistent with the order to
vote CiUa Uoce
Mr.. Brlstow then nominated Mr.. Seaton.
The Chair" y on have a right to do so
Mr. Stokes Withdrew the name of Wat
terston
The House then voted Whole num-
her, ls5; necessary TO choice, %; Ball, -;
GloSsbrenner, 40; Seaton. IS. (These
We're the votes of the Southern Opposition
and some DeInocrats) Mitchell, 10; scat
tering. 3
Mr. keitt said he understood certain re-
solutions were offered this morning by
member from New York, (Mr Carter and
that they We're objected to in consequence
of his absence He now wished TO ask
Mr.. Davidson to Withdraw his objection
and allow the resolution to come in. He
wished TO make explanations in relation to
their propriety. and submit some remarks
applicable TO the gentleman alone who Of
fered them.
Mr. Smith, Of Va, objected
The Speaker said the only question be-
fore the House was the election OF a printer.
There were no further proceedings rela-
tive 10 the election OF printer.
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the state of the Union
The West Point and pension appropria-
tons were read and laid aside, to be
ported TO the House. The Presidents
message was taken up. and Messrs. Nc
Pherson and Spauldiug made speeches.
The House then adjourned TIL Nouday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03

STRAwBERRrEs-At the late meeting Of
the Illinois State Horticultural Society, at
Bloomington, when the strawberry came
under discussion, Mr. Kennicott stated
that out of 80 or 40 varieties he had not
found more than half dozen really wor-
thy of cultivation, and of that number on.
ly two that were satisfactory, viz: Necked
Pine and Early Scarlet; believed that no
other varieties succeed so well throughout
the length and breadth of the State as the
Early Scarlet
Mr.. Kennicott is one of the best autho-
rites in the West OH Horticultural subjects.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03

CHEERFUL WOMEN" Show US woman
who is merry in the melancholy days,
when the winds have caught cold and the
leaves rustic about covered with frost and
the bare grapevine that shingled the arbor
with green, looks like an anaconda trying
to swallow a summer-house-whO is as
merry then, as when there is sweet south
wind and bank of violets to make love
to, and we will show you a woman who
will gracefully bend to misfortune like a
flower to the wind, and when the blast has
gone by, will stand erect and lovely a.
ever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03
ECONOMY OF DYING SrRrGGLEs.-1rving

ECONOMY OF DYING SrRrGGLEs.-1rving
used to tell story illustrative of the Yam
kee talent at making things pay
man who sent turkeys to market also swept
chimneys for a living-tying a cord around
the neck of the bird so as not to choke it
too suddenly, and then drawing it up and
down the chimney, SO that the futter of
the expiring struggle might do the sweep
ing. The papers tell us also that there is
a grocer in Pennsylvania, who is SAID to be
so mean that he was seen to catch fly off
his counter. hold him up by his hind legs,
and look into the cracks of his feet, to see
if he hadn't been stealing some of his su-
oar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-03

SERVED HER RIGHT-A fashionable young
lady few days since went into store in
Norfolk, Va, and after thorough exami-
nation of its contents, bought dimes
worth of thread, which she ordered to be
sent to her residence, over mile distant
The proprietor procured an express wagon,
the driver of which took the package,
backed up to the door, lowered the tail.
board, delivered the package, and collected
ffteen cents. the usual charge