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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

County DemOcrat.
We have carried the Democrat through an
ohar year without any change in its terms not ith-
standing the great advance in tho price of paper OF
nave done it at greatly diminished remu-
neration for labor. We now learn with concern,
that paper is likely to advance sill higher. Paper
stock and material have up overthirty per cent.
ain valae since the rst of August. number of pa
per mills will only half time during the Winter,
Others will discontinue entirely. While everything
else is advancing, while farm produce and all
modities are commanding greatly advanced prices,
while all manufactures have advanced, and while the
cost of paper and printing materials greatly in
creased, is there any valid why the prico of
newspapers should not tbecorrespondtngly increased?
Most newspapers have increased their price,
duced their size, or both. We say now, as we said
one year ago, that We are reluctant to make any
change. We held out stoutly last year, hoping for
fall in the price of paper-but the tendency is still
upward land we see no prospect of there being a
change soon for the better w shall probably be
compelled TO Increase the price, unless some favora-
bic change shall occur--for we cannot publish
at positive loss We ought, many others did, to
have advanced the price year ngo. As we are re-
lGetant to changes will still hold out, and see if
the immediate future will bring any relief If does
not. shall be compelled to increase the terms of
subscription. No choice will be left us Necessity
will be upon US. But adhere strictly to the
present terms of the paper, and no one sure,
will ask or expect US to vary fromth them. Our terms
published weekly, at the head of the first coll
umn on the first page of the paper, as follows:
81 so in advance; 200 after six months; $50 AFTER
the close Of the year.
But. as we have said nothing about increasing the
terms of subscription. and this advance in
white paper has suddenly upon us, the
whole matter with fairness, Will cay this: An
who will pay arrearages, and one year in advance
prior to the first OF January, will receive the paper
at the old rates for the ensuing year. Tilltben the
question of increasing the price will be cid open,
be decided according the necessities of the
that time.
1t is 10 be hoped that all, especially those who
in arrears, will pay up and year in advance, and
that all who not in arrear, will pay in advance
prior to the first of Januaryand it is also to be hop
ed, that after this timely notice and fair and liberal
offer, who neglect payment till after the first of
January. will be unreasonable to complain OF
a rigid enforcement of the present terms.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

3 On THE RETIRED L1sT.-Mr. S. D. Page,
for several years connected with the Cleve-
land Morning Leader, as one of its editors,
has retired from that position, on account of
his health, which the arduous duties of a
Journalist have impaired. Mr.. Page is gen.
ial gentleman; his labcrs upon the Leader
have been valuable, and we hope that the
press will not long be deprived of his servic-
es. Mr.. Page spends the Winter at Mead
vile, connected witf the McHenry House,
the new and beautiful hotel of the A. & G.
w. R. R. Go.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
RooTsToW WM

IHE UNION LITERARY SOCIETY, we feared
had permanently suspended because of the
ravages made upon its supporters by the war
and other causes, but there yet remained
living germ, which found existence in two or
three energetic youths, who with united eff
fort raised the ruins of the once forishing "
oeum, and again the old hall resounds with
the eloquence of young Ciceros. Success and
long life to the society and its determined vo-
taries
TRADE.-We are by no means behind our
sister townships in the business line Our en-
terprising merchants keep the centre teeming
with dry goods and produce, and while mer-
chants are pleased with quick sale of the
former, farmers are gratifed with the high
prices raid for the latter
PURITAN CoNFERENcE.-A private session
of the ministers of the Puritan Conference,
met at the house of Rev. E. E. Lamb on Tues
day, Nov. Bird. A sermon was preached at the
Church in the evening, by the Rev. Mr..
Smith, of Riehfeld, Medina county
SABBATH MATTERs.-The Rev. Mr.. Shaw
of Talmadge, occupied the pulpit of the Con-
gregational Church last Sabbath. A sabbath
school concert was held at the same place at
l P. NJ. The question proposed for discus
sion by the eteachers "why do engage in the
Sunday school enterprise was postponed, and
conversation opened more general form
Instructing speeches were made by Revs
Shaw, Decker and Lamb
The Sabbath School connected with the
Congregational Church, is in prosperous con-
dition
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
GEORGE LAZARUS, Admir-
: OF F1eter LdzaTus, decd

Anthanx Schieh & al vs. Theresa Ulm& al
CHERIfF SALE.-In obedience TO The command of 1
- Sd order Of sale issued Court of Common
Pleas of Portage County Ohio, to me directed shal
offer for sale at public auction, the door
House in Rae ma on Saturday the Iah day of Decem
ber Al 1858, st about IL O'clock a sof ssid day
(snbject the dover estate of Theresa Ul the follow
iug described lands and ienemenEs, to Wit
Situate in Randolph Towasip, in said County OF Pcr
Age, and hounded as follows, to wit One iec. Of LAND
sitaats LOT rs, BEGINNING post the West line
said iot thence east chains 8 links to post thenc,
South Iss feet post. thence West the lot line
thence NJrth i66 feste the place Of beeinong contain
ing two or less
Also. lot Of land 10 lot No IL bounded as follows
On the and West by The lot Hnes South by ds
Henry wnrser. North by ,auds Of ,- Beans an,
Others, tanning thirty go 100
And other piece Of land situate in lot No 49, bound
ed az foiicss Westb by The center OF the highway Nor
by lands lately ownedb BY Clae's heirs East b
land Philip Weilzel and South by land Of J. Eagiehar
containing six more less, making in al th,
quantity of 40 SO 100 acres.
Taken on N order of sale The property of There's
UIm & al. at tho suit Of Anthony Schieb & al. Ap
praised subject to the dover etate OF Theresa Jim
WILLIAM II. AKSONS, Sheriff
SHERrFF's OFFIcE, RsyEgEk.
Nov. 9tfs,il 1868 11-5W
ID STUART Atty.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11


HOUSE BURNED-Upon Friday afternoon
last, the dwelling house on Main Street west
of the G. & P. R. r., well known as formerly
the residence and property of the family of
F. w. Wheeler, was burned to the ground
The house was owned by John o. Wool, a
shoemaker, working for w. D. Durham, and
occupied in part by him; /; another family, that
of Matthias Wilbert, a glass-blower, occupying
a portion of it,
The origin of the fire cannot be definitely
stated, but is probable that it took in the roof
by the chimney, either from defect in the
chimney, or from spark which fell on the
roo, the high wind igniting the old shin
giles. The alarm of fire was raised about
three o'clock. andwhen made the roof was a
mass of fame. The families were in utter
ignorance of the confagration over their
heads until people began to rally around the
burning premises
Phenix Fire Company, No. 1. were prompt
| y on hand but there was no possible chance
to save the building, and in one hour after the
alarm was made, the whole frame had fallen
The household goods of both families on the
first floor were all saved. The contents Of
the upper-story and supply of winterveget,
ables in the cellar were destroyed. Mr.
WooPs less is estimated at $4,000 or S1oOO.-
l00-upon which there was no insurance.
A subscription was started on Saturday fol
the benefit of Mr.. Wool, who is very indus
trious, worthy man, who is rendered house.
less and homeless. by the misfortune of Fri.
day.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
AsFrnsnistr:st0r,s Sale,

AS the 10Th day of December. 1863, at Q O'Clock II
~ the afternoon, on the premises berein described
at Deerfeid IN the County of Portage Ohio, will bs
cold he highest bidder, the following real estate
as the property of Peter Lazarus, deceased to wit
Situate in the t0gDsh of DeerfeId, County of Por
tage, and State Of Ohio, being part of lot number
three IN said townships containing thirty
hundredths OF beu Dded east by county road
north aud west by State read aud south by creek
Also eight acres and eighteen hundredths of an acre
In same lot beginning "a chains south Of the north
east corner OF said lot, the county line, thence
south ~ chains and 25 links to beech tree thence
north 90 degrees, west SIX chains IS links to- tree
thence north AZ degrees, chains and Sc links
thence south a degrees chains and so linz s.
thence north q degrees, west chains TO Min Greek
Ford, thence south 73 degrees, chains to tho
north end of Mill Dam, thence south 6s degrees east
seheins and 25 links; the above being the Lazarus
mill property; snd win be sold cearof the widow
dover, and upon deferred payments.
GEORGE LAZARUS. Admir-
r,fr r1aff<r T.o~a
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
The Conntx Mflitnrx Oommittee

Have called meeting of the Township Mill
tary Committeeman, to be held at Days Hall,
Ravenna. on Monday next at 10 o'clock, a.
NJ, to take into consideration the filling up OF
the quota of volunteers called for from this
county.
This is a stepin the right direction, and it
is tobe hoped it will be followed by such ac-
ton, as will secure the number of volunteers
at an early day.
We hope there VIII be prompt and full
attendance from every township. The sub
ject is important, the time short, and the la
Dor imperative. The end to be gained is
worth any exertion. Let us have prompt
and practical organization. Let each town.
ship remember that it must raise its own quo
ia if it would avoid draft in January. This
meeting is SO important that no man notified
should fail to attend.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

RIGHT FROM New Yo K-Mr. Horr of the
enterprising establishment of Horr & Co. of
Shalersville, returned from New York last
week, having just purchased a second stock of
Fall and Winter goods. This establishment
is doing heavy business just now, and is one
of the most desirable places in this vicinity at
which to purchase, as the variety is always
large and comp-ete-and prices very reason
able
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

On MONDAY MORNING, the ground was
coated with heavy fall of snow-the first of
winter of '63. The change from the delight
ful smiles of Indian Summer was anything
but agreeable, but it is philosophical to greet
the seasons, cheerily, as they come.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-Dr. j. Dew elf,
of Ravenna, has recently lost several fine
sheep in consequence of their being worried
by dogs. It seems as if sheepfolds here
ahouts, between the dogs and confseators," )"
We're doomed to martyrdom, and we suppose
it to be legitimate to use "arbitrary'' power
to squelch both breeds of depredators.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

New GooDs.-D. B. Reed of Rootstown,
returned from New York on Saturday, bring
ing with him quantity Of his late purchases
just made by him in that city. Heaps of
Neao Goods are also fast being received by Ex-
press and Railroad. Reed & Co. have all the
novelties of the season, and also fresh stock
of all the staple goods which their extensive
trade demands
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

AID FOR THE GoNTRABANDs-The office rs
of the Freeamen's did Society solicit the atten-
ton Of the public to the claims of this enter
prise, and request those who can, to make
donations at once. 1t is important that the
demands of this enterprise meet with gen
erous response in time for the goods to be
forwarded before the rigor of Winter is upon
the needy. contrahands
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

MRs- H. A. BENED1or, whose poetic pro-
ductions often grace the columns of the Dem
ocrat, is at present residing at KeIly's Island,
and from thence to the editorial room, box
of the choicest fruit of the Isle of Vineyards
has lately made its way, for which, was duly
pronounced the editorial benedietion. Ac-
|companying the gift, came Photographic
coast view of the Island, exceedingly well
executed, by the artist husband of our con
itributor ss
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

FIRE.-The house on Main ST., known as
the Jimmy McGillen house, now owned
by /. B. Cults, came near being burned up on
Sunday afternoon, from burning chimney
The fire was fortunately discovered early and
extnguished.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

LIEUT.. E. P. EVANS, returned home last
week, being ordered here to recruit for the
l25th. Lieut.. Evans is in fine health and
full of military enthusiasm. The 125th did
glorious work at Chickamauga, and is very
desirable regiment for Portage county men to
ioin.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
1zEe-@SN-

The QUARTERLY MEETING of the M. E.
Church, for Ravenna, commences next Satur-
day, at O'Clock P. N, with sermon by Pre-
siding. Elder Hill. Elder Hill viii also preach
Saturday evening, Sabbath morning at 1o15
O'Clock. and Sabbath evening at 81 o'clock.
Love-feast Sabbath morning at 8 o'clock.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

FoR THE 42Nn.-Capt. ]. S. Ross, returns
to the And on Thursday next, and will take
all letters for the boys. if left at the Ravenna
Book Store Store, or delivered to him in per-
cor,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

CLAIM AeENCY--C. A. Reed announces in
this paper, that he has opened an Office for the
purpose of giving his attention to securing
war claims Mr. Reed having had consider
able experience in this line of practice, else
where, is posted in all the details of the bu-
siness, and can serve those calling upon him
most acceptably.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

The PROFESSIONAL CARD, of Anson W.
Beman, will be found in this paper. While
Mr.. Beman is new candidate for legal favors,
he is prepared to faithfully attend to all busi-
ness entrusted to him, and will be found
prompt and reliable in every way He is a
thorough and careful student, and worthy of
the confidence of all persons desiring legal as
sistance of any kind
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

~ Single Papers Of tbis pseE's issue Of The
Democrat may be obtained at the counter of the
RaUeasa Book Store, for 4 cents each, or 5 cents
IN ,orappsra for maai1ang.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

Hon. B. r. Wade and Hon. John Hutch
ms, viii accept thanks for valuable documents
received during the week.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

IN will be made othe Governor of Ohio for the par
don OF Watson Norion, who vss sentenced =, the
peniteniiaEy said State year. for arson al
the last May term Of the Court of Common Pleas for
Portage County.
Nov, IL. 4w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
P,nehe nTerwin,a E.iat.
TIE poasIas aIaTa aSgD4y oF oaio, RRoBArE co0Rz
DissoHlafiola Nofice.

NJ Office is hereby given, that the eopartnershil
Hfnman. under the firm and ma n O. of Vance & II lin
man. is this day di solved by mntu al Those
who are indebted to said late drm. requested Il
call al the store occupied by them, and settle tn ii
accounts. JOSEPH VANCE.
w. W. HINMAN.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

Cleveland $. a. 5. Acknowledgement.
+ S. A. S., STREETsBoRo'.-One box, 8 chick
en- pies, turkies, 3 chickens, s lbs. beef, 13
pies, l6 loayes cake, tarts, biscuit and crack
ers, l peck potatoes, 21 lbs. butter.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11
~ Garments Made to Order

Having long experience in this line of business and
having engaged corps Of good woEkmen, sure
that can give satisfaction to all who favor with
heir orders. Particular a,tenton given branch
of the business. au all orders executed promptly and
in the best possible manner
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

SHEEP sTEgAFED or S'F0REN.-
EsAafs On or about the 7lh or Sth of ctober.
AzM from the premises of the subscriber one
cA.1arz1kA Eve and ten Lambs. he old shee., had
but one ear. and was marx ed with red paint on The
Tofnp- There wasone bucs lamb among the no M
oer and all were half tailed.r Any person giving
Information where the sheep can be found, will be
suitably rewarded. TRACSARTER
RavenDa, November 1, 1863 lf.3w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-11

NEWS AND BOYs- SUMMER HATS,
in great variety.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

10 the infamous reasonable conduct and
teachings of Northern Copperheads. |
say, and say it knowingly, that if one or
two copies of the Civilian which | have
seen, are fair samples of the stuff thar
eliminates from that press, lis Editor, aud
men like him of more extended notorie
~, are guilty of the murder of every man
who fall in the Union army, from this
time onward, and | am ready to meet il
when | get home. That paper argues
that we are waging niger war, and
not Union wsr Says The soldiers are
not lighting for their country, but for
the pay they got, an that the resolu-
tons passed by our Western regiments,
were cotton up by politicians, and do
not represent the sentiments of the com.
mon soldiers. am soldier, and feel
the insult brand those statements as
falsehoods, and the originator of them,
whoever he may be, as liar. We are
fighting for our country. If slavery
stands in the way, if it or our country
must perish, perish slavery. If the
rebel army stands in the way, we will
annihilate it. II Northern Copperheads
stand in the way, we will wipe them out.
We know that slavery caused the war,
and that the South are fighting to de-
stroy our country that slavery may live
We know that Slavery is their rock of
strength, hence we rejoice at every blow
that tends 10 weaken it, knowing that
w hon that ,roaS dny, IL n -. hoII;,,, 1000
with it, and our country is saved
George G. Jordan persisted in the cause.
Let me ask The editor of the Civilian,
Was lie striving 10 destroy his country :?
Did he fight for mere pay? A. B Lew
is fell upon The field with wound from
which he never recovered. Was he
fgnting against his country? Was lie
fighting for pay alone =? Men NAV make
sweeping assertions. but these questions
come home. and the Editor Of The Civil,
ian dare not thus sIismaiize the memo
ries of those noble men There is more
soul in the cast off cloths of one such
man, than in creation crammed with
such miserable specimens of humanity
as the writer. As for the statement
that the resolutions sustaining the Ad-
ministration, and condemning Northern
(, CopPerheadism, do not express the SEN
! timen,s OF the common soldier, let the
men who preach the doctrine so hippant.
ly, pay those soldiers a visit and preach
1t to them, and you would soon find
them like certain class spoken of, OF
old, praying for The rocks and mountains
TO fall on them and hide them. The
truth is, they do endorse those resolu.
lions The tread of the Union army is
onward, and it will never quail or ialtel
till treason is crushed TO death, or until
the red blade is broken at the hilt, aud
the last arrow is shot from the culver"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

skuIking in Some entangled thicket, be-
hind some old moss covered tree, there
cowardly to shoot you as YOU pass, or
perchance having loosened rail on the
r. r. track, they lay there hidden TO
pounce upon you when the locomotive
with its train lies a mass of rubbish at
the foot of steep embankment. To-
day they are at home, as humble and
piIeous objects as Niobe seeking protec
ton meath the sheltering folds of the
flag of the free. To morrow they have
buckled on their armor for treason
These are the uncivilzei, lawless wretch
es with whom we have to contend. II
the Cepperheads are worse than these,
they should meet the fate Of the most
venomous reptiles on earth. Men-men
did | say ,? nay, rebels, who claim your
protection, who watch through your
camp under the garb Of loyalty, and
then depart to lead band of desperadoes
against you, are inhuman in their ac-
lions, and should be treated as spies are
every where in all civilized warfare.
G. H. l..
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

son and death, in order TO disrupt the
glorious brotherhood of American Free
dom. But" they who raise the sword,
shall perish by the sword" Thus it
will be doubtless with the Southern
section of this strife, who without JUST
cause, brought upon us this unholy re-.
bellion. For AS God is just, and heareth
the cry OF his people, he will bring to
naught all there helish Vaccinations, in
shame and contempt, upon their guilty
heads. And yet how much more con-
,emptible are those Of the North, who
seem TO desire disruption of this glori-
Gus fabric, handed down TO us, by the
costly prices ofthe blood Of our martyr
ed sires Shall it be that they fought,
and bled, and died in vain God for
bid But the crisis has come, and to
be. or not to be, is the question.
Whether it is nobler in the mind to take
up arms against sea Of trouble. and
u - #4ta
by opposing end them or ye, men Of the
free, the prosperous, and happy North.
do you prefer inaction, imbecility, and
decentralization in our armies, and by that
means 10 conquer apeace :? do youpre-
fer to SCI supiuely, with arms folded. and
have the slavish chains ola petty South
=
ern Monarchy rivited upon you !? Your
inaclion would not matter much, provide.
ed your tongues and press were not so
prolific Of evil consequences. "a
Shall it prove true, as asserted by the
London Times. that ".the United Stat
es have been a vast burlesque on the
functions Of NATIONAL existance?" Re-
ligon assures us Of the final triumph Of
christian civilization. That there is
providential destiny in reserve for this
nation, who can doubt And il we do not
prove recreant to our trust, but still ad--
here TO the functions by which we have
existed to the present and stand by our
country, and in simple loyalty, sustain
its laws. its credit and IFS honor, all will
be well, and God will forever bless.
Oh, | rejoice with many others, to
know the country is being rescued from,
the machination of Valandigham, Wood,
Mahony Il Co. And you, who are still
undecided, come render to Caesar the
things that are Ceser's Remember
that if the Union is destroyed. woe be
unto us all, away goes all our fondly
cherished institutions, and everything
we call good and great on earth, will be
swallowed up in an everlasting night of
shame and contempt. The issue yet
remains. Then let them all act wisely.
Bejust, and fear not Let all the ends we.
aim at, be our countrys, our Gods and;
truth, then if we fall we'll fall bless
martyrs. se.
GEO. B SIrLER. Z