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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01

Tm PAsr AID ras PRsssNr.-In tho begin.
ming Of the lest ysar tho prospect ofths saoossa
IT the Union arms Looked dark. The victories
ofMn, Spring (or Somerset), and Of Fort Hen
ry, ON Cd. Tsnnessse, and Fort Donelson, on the
Cumberland, lnaugurated = new era. The
lines of the rebels wore cut, and they were ter
ribly alarmed for thss'r safety They we're
aroused to great energy; bu.t, on the whole, we
gained ground in the Southwest. Al the battle
Of Shiloh we suffered great loss and we.re CON-
PEELED to retreat; bat when the reinforcemefss
Of Buell. came up the enemy was compelled to
fall back, and If Halleek had been general
the whole rebel host would have been baggsd
at Corinth. Unfortunately, 1t escaped to reia-
force the army of Lee in Virginia. Hence the
forced retreat of Mcclellan, the diserderly rout
of Pope, the invasion of Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania and the menace to the city of Washing
ton, the capital of the United States During
the year our arms have secured footholds
on the seacoast of Eastern Virginia, including
Norfolk and Suffolk; on the COAT Of North
Carolina, comprising Roanoke leland, New
born and Beaufort on the coast of South Caro-
una ana Georgia Heyof xnd Fort Pulaski
in Florida; on the seacoast of Texas--Galyebto
and other points; but. above all, New Orleans,
the chief city Of Louisiana, and Baton Rouge,
It's political capital. In the West, Nashville
has been captured, Western Tennessee ovcrrun;
our forces have penetrated into Alabama and
Mississippi acquisitions which are in danger
of being lost by the imbecility which rules
at Washington. Yet we hope, by the pro-
gress OF the arms Of Banks Grant and
Porter, Port Hudson and Vcksburg will
quickly fall. aud the whole territory west
Union But all Is not done that might have
been done with such tremendous RESOURCES as
the nation possessed. In Virginia the Zoe not
only holds his own, but he reyels Within sigh of
our capital, and once more iavadeS loyal States
The military laundering which permits such
disgrace will be held to strict account hereafter
The PATRIOTS OF 1776.--We give in another
column list Of some of the patriots Of the
Revolution of l776 who arc still left TO us.
Only sixty-two were living on the last
Fourth of July, and before long the last Of
this venerable band will have answered the
reveille in Heaven and rejoined his former COM
rsdes in better world. 1t sadly reminds US
Of the youth of this country when we consider
that before all the heroes Of the old Revolu-
ton have passed away a party Of internal
traitors are striving to break up the splendid
government with which these veterans blessed
the world. Let us hope that none Of these
sixty-two surviving patriots may leave us
during this dreadful period Of civil war; but
that, before they die they may see the efforts
Of our prasAut patriote ouOces-fu,, the glorious
old Union restored, the country once more
peaceful and powerful, and the flag Of this free
and happy people again Frightening the skies
from one extremity of the American continent
to the other
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01

TIE new Yssr as HeAs a.d ASrcsd.
The American people, though sSsiy tried -
oil their dearest sentiments and affections By
the disastrous civil war which is deluging their
soil with blood. witness the commencement Of
another year in state Of prosperity unaocount-
able to those who do not thoroughly appreciate
the resources of this country.
Our commercial transactions since the begin
ming of the war have increased instead of di-
minishing. While Europe was lamenting over
barren crops we found our granaries overflow
ing with such plentiful harvests as enabled US
to provide food for all Europe as we'll as our
selves Our exports have largely increased,
and throughout the North there reigns pros
porous state of trade. Money Ia undoubtedly
plentiful, and it is only at the desolated, grief
stricken homes of those who have lost their
dear ones upon the battle field that the
fact that we are engaged in the mightest
conflict the world ever witnessed is deeply felt.
New York was never more crowded, more bril-
liant, moro extravagant. Throughout the
West the farmers have realized vast sums for
'"0' Pio"'"". 49, --hiin Tn tire Eastern
States the people work day and nightto supply
the demands made upon their manufactures. On
all sides we SEQ signs of prosperous, active
commerce.
In England the people are starving. The
New Year opens upon them with but little
ratives. We will succor the people Of Eng
land; for we know that they are friendly to US
that they appreciate our cause justly, and al
though feeling natural contempt for England's
treacherous aristooracy and government, we will
aid the people, will send them food. We
deplore their sufierings aud admire their forti-
tude, and with all heart and good feeling we
from any spirit of brayado, but in kindness and
charity.
In France te jour de PAn New Year,
Is a great fete, great day Of rejoicing,
period when one and oil give aud
receive PRESENTS but this LIST Of Janu-
airy, 1868, will, we fear. b. but sorry
day in many parts Of France. Hundreds o.
thousands Of starving working people will hal
its advent with no pleasurable emotion. They
are destitute-are without employment and
without means, and their government has but
slender exchequer to draw from such sums as
are imperatively needed to meet the wants of
these operatives. We naturally feel less sym
patty for the French, inasmuch as we fully
appreciate that they have none for u.s. The
rebel organs in France, aided by the govern
mental press, have taught the people to look
upon us as enemies. We know that, deceived
BY, their ruler, they are anxious to have him
aid the rebels against our glorious Union. Still
we deplore their errors and their unfortunate
condition. We know that the French We're orr
friends and that, had the nature Of this struggle
not been misrepresented to them, they would
have remained as such, and so we sincerely
wish that the coming year may see them freed
from their present misery, and witness our
relations, commercial and social, with France
on their former friendly footing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01

relative to our blockadlng squadron h our cor
respondence, which arrived by the Ella wasley
yesterday. from that port and Havana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01

HtfuN, DOG. 81 ISdZ.
following are the footngs Of QUE bank statement =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-01

Mr.. Snow, Superintendent, Of the QIsrtermssters ~
paftmcnt here has received authority after pers'stsns
application 10 provide ample shelter FOR tho thousands %
horses that are needed at this point the supply the
army There are hundreds Of disabled aud sick hose.
which need shelter.
syIENApE TO CAPTAIN TonPxiSs.
Captain Iohpkins. of the ouarermasters Department,
vss sereudsd TO- night, At the Kirk wood House, by the
band Of his Old cavalry regiment his dash into tsras
a, the beginning Of the Is well remembered
Mr.. roRD's THEATRE
Mr. Ford ik,ends 70 rebuild his theatre upcssa eaiifs
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30
special Terms for the rEoIid

PHoroeRApH ALBUMS CHEAPER THAN
EVER. Until January I'd, 1864, the stock of
Photograph Albums at the Ravenna Book
Store, will be sold at Reduced Prices, thus of
ferins to customers advantages not to be Sc
cured elsewhere. Buyers should discriminate
between genuine article and its imitation, and
buy only the best. an album made to endure
service, and one that will not be useless, with
all its beauty gone, in short time. Look
through the stock at the Ravenna Book Store.
Secure the benefit of the special terms, and
also get an album every way desirable-one
that is made right and worth having. -
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

GN the soth cay of January 1864, ii 3 O'clock In
~ the sftekneoa The misses herein described,
at Deer1eid, In The Comfy of Portage Ohio will be
sold % The hishes pldder toe following real estate,
a the properly of Peter Lazarus, deceased, 10 wit
sifudsin the townsh p of Deerfeld. County of Por-
tagss and State Of Ohio. being part of iot number
three IN sid wnsh taiRing acre and thirty
hnt dredshs OF lnsaere bounded east by county road
north and west By State and soutb III creek
Also eight acres aud eighteen hunaFedths of acre
an same lot beginning "a chains soatb of north-
= s. corner sid lot. the county line, thence
nth x chains and IS ltBks beech ttee, nee
north s5 degrees west six chaius IS link tree,
thence north A. de2rees west chains and 56 links,
thence soath degrees, HesE chains aud 58anks,
thence nprt n degrees, west chains 10 Mill Gre
Ford, iheIIee snufh 73 degrees chains to tho
north end Of n i'll Dam, thence ssuili6s ggees easl
chains ard IS link & tle above being the dszarus
mill properly; snd viii be sold clear Of the widow
dover, and upon deferred payments.
GEoR b LAZARUS, Admir-
Of Peter Lazarus, decd.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

BUDS, BLOSSOMS AND. BERRIEs-by Mrs.
Helen L. Bostwick. New York, Follett,
Foster & Co., 1864. Price 60 cents. For
= sale at the Ravenna Book Store.
Among the many entertaining, instructive
and charming books presented to young read
ers, none can excel Buds and Blossoms. -
The sentiment which most largely pervades
it, forms the most graceful virtue of the home
and the household "Love one another
what music and loyeliness in the words, what
purity and goodness in the sentiment, what
cheerful hope and blessing in loving one an
other. Below is the table of contents. a
glance at which. is sufficient to cause every
father and mother to desire to make New
Years gift of 's.Buds and Blossoms,,4to their
children:
Kindness set to Music, or, howthe Mele-
deon was paid for Little Vine, and how
the Angel came to her, Mrs. Walkers Bet
sey; Barefoot Billy, or, what made the
Butter Come; Meta Neal's Album Quilt,
and howeit was finished; The beautiftlslit-
tie boy Little Cloudy Face Allie of the
Alps; Nobody's Grandchild, or kind deeds
rewarded Tommy Simms bad habit; Try
ing to Grow :" Fashionable Children Our
little Interpreter; The white Kitten.
The book is beautifully printed and we
need not tell the reader that the author is
one of RaVenna's fair citizens. Whoever
wants New Years gem will procure "Buds,
Blossoms and Berries
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

SELLING Orr AND CLOSING OUT.-H. L.
Day announces to- the public his determine
ton to sell off his stock of Dry Goods, &c.
for the purpose of closing up his business
Mr.. Day has been in trade III Ravenna fol
twenty ght years, and having spent thirty
three years of his life as salesman and trades
man, he now proposes to retire from the field
To this end he advertises his entire stock al
greatly reduced prices, and all of it for less
money than will buy the same goods in New
York today. Upon Saturday we took look
through the establishment, and witnessed the
rush, which the people have already com.
menced, for the bargains that await them In
the sale of this large stock of goods, which il
complete in every department. Mr.. Day has
very handsome and superior stock of goods
but people who desire to consult their owr
interests viii get it away from him as soon az
they can. ..Strike while the iron is hot" sale
some sage, and in this connection the provert
is quite appropriate and suggestive. Not be.
ing versed in the technicalities of the trade
we must in this general way apprise the
reader of the fact aforesaid, that due 5enef.
may be derived from the sezEaag of and closing
out Of this splendid stock of goods. Tsrbun
sat sapientia.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

The ATTENTION of the reader is directed
to the advertisement of the Government
Claim Agency of A. w. Beman, in this pa
per. Mr.. Beman is securing an amount of
this class of business, and meets with great
success in the prosecution of claims of this
kind His facilities for this purpose are of
the best, and business put in his hands will
be promptly and honorably transacted
dec. 3I-eow CIV. u
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30
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CONE IN OUT OF THE DRAFT,n by engag-
ing Smith, the Franklin pentist, to relieve
that troublesome tooth or draw it if need be.
LUcIEN B. Smith, an experienced dentist, has
permanently located at Franklin Mills, and
gives his prompt attention to the details of
Incidental profession. He inserts teeth on
the Vulcanite base, and gives particular at
tenting to filling, cleaning and extracting
teeth. Work done escheap and warranted.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

- 4
CHRIsTMAs EvE=AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
CHuRoH-The Christmas Festival for the
benefit of the Congregational Church Sabbath
School. was held on last Thursday evening,
and was an interesting and Joyous occasion
for old and young. The Committee of Ar
rangements was composed of Mrs. Sheldon,
Mrs.J. G. Long, Mrs. F. W. Coffin, Mrs. S.
j. Parmelee, Mrs NJ. Painter, Mrs. E. b.
Mason, Mrs. E. R-Wait, Mrs. w. Smith and
Mrs. D. d. Picket. The Church was opened
at half-past six O'Clock, and in short time
filled to overhowing; spectators occupying
the side slips and the scholars and teachers,
the. middle portion of the house. The
Christmas tree, which bore all manner of
fruit, for.distribution among the children, was
planted between the pulpit and the. front
seats. There were twenty three teachers and
one hundred and ninety two pupils present
The exercises were opened with PRAYER by
Rev. 3. B. Mason, after which, came singing
by the school, lead by the choir, also short
addresses by P. B. Genant, Esq, and Prof. D.
d. Picket. Then came the distribution of
presents from the Christmas tree. These
were of almost every kind and variety. The
distribution of course occupied some time
Among the gifts one to Rev.sE B. Ma
son, pastor Of the Church, consisting of a
purse containing sixty-fve dollars in green
backs, donated BY the ladies of his Congrega-
ton. P. B. Conant, Esq, who is Superin-
tendent of the School, and also leader of the
Church Choir was presented with a silver
cake basket from the members of the choir,
and also a large and richly framed steel en-
craving from the School. Other presents of
value, were distributed among teachers and
pupils. The occasion was one well calcula-
ted to improve the moral and social condition
and happiness of all who participated therein,
and will be long remembered. Great credit
is due to the Committee of Arrangements
who had the matter in charge. The receipts
arising from admission fee were something
over $27,o
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

DEATH chooses all places and seasons for its
own. By notice in its proper place it viii
be seen that Gev. Swift, Of Minnesota, whom
the readers of this paper well know, has
buried his second child. Another child and
the Governor himself, have been dangerously
i'll, but are, we believe, out.of danger. In
this af1iction our. friend has the sympathy OF
all who knew him in his early home. The
bright promises of earth fit away, bleeding
hearts are left behind, but it is written'
. Blessed are they that mourn, 2
= Al nd thou who, Ger thy chid's lovsbiers
Sheddest the bitter drops like rain, tys s
Hope that brighter, happier sphere
VIII give her to thy arms again.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

PUBLIC LIBRARY.--The Ohio School Ii
brary contains many interesting aud valuable
books, not only for the young, but for the
most mature minds. The Library for Raven
ma Township -outside, of the Corporation--
includes some excellent works which have
not had a very general circulation. At pres
Ient it may be found at the Office of A W.
Beman. East end Of Phenix Block.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30
SaIa Of spews..

The annual sale of Pews in the congre-
gatienal Church of Ravenna, for the ensu-
ing year, will take place at that Church. on
Monday evening next, january 4tl1. COM
mencing at O'Clock. By order Committee.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

DIED ON THE cARs-A few days since a
lady passenger died on the. Cleveland train of
the c: & ?. 2. R., between Hudson and Earl
vile. Her disease was cancer, and her resi-
dence Middlebury. She was returning from
Cleveland, where she had been for treatment.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

PRoF. L R. JAcoBs, gives Ravennians four
nights this week at Days Hall, commencing
on Tuesday, with his Laughing Gas enter
tainment and brilliant chemical experiments.
Upon Friday afternoon an entertainment viii
be given. See advertisement and posters
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

The Weddell House Cleveland is to be re-
opened on the 1st Of January, under the
management Of Kirkwood brothers. of Wash
ington City.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

MAaTuA several days ago secured its quo
ia of men under the last call, the first town
ship in the county, as we are informed that
has accomplished SO desirable an object.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

s Hon. DAR1Us LYMAN, has sold his pleasant
residence on Chestnut streetto NJ. Stuart ESQ.,,
for $1,000. Judge Lyman intends removing
to Cleveland N the spring, as we learn with
regret
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

PERsoN AL.-Dr. C. S. Leonard returned
home last week, and resumed his place among
the professionals of Ravenna. His health is
improved by his respite from the severe la
bors of am extensive practice
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

A TEIEeRApH oFrrcE has been opened at
Mantua by the A. & G. R. R., SO that the
people Of that goodly town are in kg1tning
communication with the outer world
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

Pay II ADVANCE The Western Reserve,
(Warren) Chronicle viii adopt the advance
pay system after the 1st Of January next.
The publishers say positively that they will
not send out any papers after the first of
February. 1864, that have not been paid
for IN advance
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

SABBATH MATTERS --Rev.J. E. Chaplin,
of Cnyahosa Falls, occupied the pulpit Of
the n. e. Church, on Sabbath last. in ex-
change with Rev. E. S. Gillett.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

RUNAwAY.-one day last week, as W. w.
Patton was riding with his father, near Roots
town station, the forward axletree of his CAR
riage broke, and the horse dashed off for a
mad run. The animal soon brought up near
a fence and Mr. Patton by singular accident
was placed in such a position that he could
cling to it and was thereby enabled to get a
fast hold, and thus prevented the horse from
getting away from him. The carriage was
total wreck, top torn off, "reach" broken, and
otherwise smashed up. Fortunately neither
of the gentlemen were hurt at all.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30
Legal Notice.
Thomas G.. Sutherland

ssVs. -
3erard Wilcox - sxsE5s
TEKAKD Wilcox wi take notice that 1'hannas G
Of the unity Of Pcrtages in tlc State
Of Ohio. dd on The 22i day OF Dec mber. d. 1863
NE bic petition in the c9Hrt OF Common Pleas within
and for me geanty re- ,!ofiage and State ef Ohio,
she I3th Gay Of May. d. 1863, said Jerard Wilcox
wss indehtsd 20 said PlzntH iD the sum Of S7S "a.
s<aiahce due on aecoant for kvers goods ares rer-
cbaniise, ana efie b5 said riaiiti befafe sl:t
time sold aud delivered to said defendants al his
caf insfz ce and request and that his acsio to re
cover iudemeHt against the defendant for said
amonnf eas originality cosnmenced before Wilt nj
Coo man, s1e Jusfieeof the Peace within gsd for
said Eonzf 9 Poriaee, and upon suggestion that the
defendant Is lne OF Interest land ia said
county -it certified by said Justice Of the Peace
TO ea{d 5eart ofGommon Pleas eoring to the stat
ute II such made and psovidsds the object and
prayer Of petition Is 70 obtain jrdg ID
For q said Plaintiff and aatnst. said defeadant Tor
said staz 9f A. and interest thereon from tbs 3t
day Of say, D. d. f5ess and the said Jefafd Wilcox
nouled.fhaf be Is required to appear and answer
ea5d petit qt or fore the third Saturday after the
25ih DAY Of feofnzry next
THOMAS. q. SUTHERLAND.
- 3 By s. 3. fortons his Atly.
THE CzzBHsFaAN ALMANAC ron s8z
PRICE, CENTS.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30
TIE sssEIss sIa T. sssssss gr ero raoBA so1ax

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Ex-
4 esi.oss and Aimnis ing esialt
an pe 70 qHsned Esardans have presented TO
ths tours ol Proafs OF County their settlement sc
counts. which are placei iein the office che Judge
OF SAD Court and continued for The inspection
January, A. D. 1854.
Edward SawFer..... Final Settleraept
huzdslos -a4ou on.---- do
g. NhfttFsey.-. do
Eunice P Pnfer ......... do
Joseph Seilirie. do
Sllzs Il sEld dee. do
Harg4reff H1ghee -. do
Benistaln cooPer*.---- - Farlial g. 1sinent
Jacob Hougb. -. .......... do
y L. G. Tinker do
e. Bentley. -.......-. do
Jos Pb orli'n- Z. do
sey, settlement.
Roswell Stone, guardian % o. ". Frigch ct. ais,
settlement
4 N: Miller, guardian ss O. 3. Merritt ais.
tiement
n n. Thompson, guardian - N NJ Thotlp on, set
feuents -
Attests DARIUS LYMAN,
Ravsnna. Dec Is. 1858. 50 as Probate Judge.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

From THE 7TH REGIMENT A private let
ter from Major F. A. Seymour, to q gentle-
man of this place, dated atthe camp of the
7th at Wauhatchee, Tenn. Dec. 18th, Informs
us that the loss of the 7th in the battle in
which Col Creighton was. killed, has been
greatly exaggerated. In that fight the loss of
the regiment was 83. The whole number
now on the roll of the 7th is 545-men now
present in Camp at Wauhatchee, $50. Fit
for duty 241. Major Seymour is in COM
mand of the regiment.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

AFTER THE HoLIDAY VACATION, the sec
ond terna-of the school year of the Ravenna
Union Schools. will commence on Monday
next, the '4th prox. ssi.5
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

Now Is THE TINE, to take advantage of
the special Holiday rates for Photograph Al
buns, at the Ravenna Book Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-12-30

Any NUMBER of choice and desirable Neso
Years. Presents may be selected at the Ra-
VIENNA Book Store.