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the avowed danger offre and thieves?
However, since he had come 50 far.
he would get some interest for his mo
ney, that he wouldr--so he'd just nake
bold to step to the connter and ask a
very obsequious baid-headed gen
tlsman, who sired him quite afiably:-
''How much, Master, viii you be
pleased to give me Tor my goldfy o,
The gentleman looked queerishs -as
If he did not comprehend the question,
and answered, "0h certainly, sir, GER
tainly-we do not object 70 give you
our notes for IT," at the same time pro-
ducing an extremely dirty bundle of
worn out bits Of paper. .w (. ,eoks
Roger stroked his chin. -:
"But, Master, my meaning IS, not
how many O. them brown bits q paper
you'll sell me for my gold here" snd
he exhibited greater store than NJ.
Breakem had seen at once upon bis
counter for year. "but how much
more gold you'll send me back with
than what I've brought9 by way OF
interest, you know, or some such law;
forI don't know much about the
Funds, Master" !" -, e - zaos
Indeed, sir" replied the civil
banker, who wished by any means to
catch the clodpole's spcil-'you are
very obliging, we shall be gladto allow
you two-and-a-halfper centum per an
mum for the deposit you are good
enough to leave IN our keeping"
leave in your keeping, Master 10
/ didn'tsay that; by your leave, I'll
keep 1t myself" ,..o.
"In that case, sir, ] really do not
see how / can do business with YOU"
True enough; and Roger would ney-
er have been such monetary block
head, had he not beennow 80 generally
tipsy; the fumes Of beer had mingled
with his plan. and all hisusualshrewd-
ness bad been blunted into folly BY
greediness Of lucie on the one side,
and potent liquors on the other. The
moment that the bankers parting
speech had reached his ear, the abb
surdity Of Rogers scheme was evident
to himself, and with q bare, "Good
day, MISTER" be hurriediy took his
bundle from the counter, and scuttled
out as quick as he could. 80
His feelings, walking homewards.
were anything but pleasant;the bubble
Of his ardent hope was burst; he nev-
err could have more than the palty
little sum he carried in that bundle;
what a miser he would be Of il; how
mean il now seemed in his eyes--a
mere sample-bag Of seed. instead Of
the wide waving harvestl All, well;
he would save and scrape--ay, and 60
back to toll again, do anything rather
than spend.
Got home, the difficulty now recur-
red, where was he 10 hide IL? The
store was greater care than ever. now
those rascally bankers knew Of Il. He
racked his brain to find hiding-place.
and, at length, really hit upon a good
one. He concealed the crock, nowre-
plenished with its contents, IN the
thatch justover his beds head; II was a
rescued darling;so he tore adeep hole,
and nested it quite snugly.
Perhaps it did not matter much, but
the rain leaked in by that hole al
night, and fortunate Roger woke in
the morning drenched with wet and
racked by rheumatism. .s
TO BE CONTINUED
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Investment.

Next day the wealthy Roger had
higher aspirations. Why should not
he get interest for his money, like
lords and gentlefolk? His gold had
been lying idle too long; more fool be-
it ought to breed money somehow, he
knew that; for, like most poor men
whose sole experience Of investment
is connected with the Lombard's gold
en- balls. he took exalted views Of usu-
ry. Washe to be "hiding up his tai
ent in Napkin"
Ahl-he remembered and applied
the holy parable. but 1t smote across
his heart like flash Of frost. o chill
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4ostital 9spartmtnt.
(from the Temperance Wreath.
r0THE MEMORY OF ANNA N. STEWART
BY N. LOUISA cmrwooD.

BY NJ LOUISA ChiIWoobs
II seems 80 strange that then art dead.
Thou OF the young and bounding heart;
Yet Ihave stood beside my bed,
Where, tearing the long grass apart
They laid thee down, and have heard
The cry OF hearts half hroken there;
The souls deep hidden fountain stirred
by the strong wings OF earnest prayer.
Gone gone II hath mournful sound
Thus friendly friend must pass away;
loves wreath Is like the roses bound,
Whose brightness withers in day;
And In some fair aud eloudless time,
A shadow falls, whose blaek'ning gloom,
IL only lined In that cline,
Where trees OF life immortal bloom.
Oh memories sweet Ihave Of thee
Together wei In childhood strayed,
And yonder isthe old beach tree,
Beneath whose branches we have played.
But an the frosis have fallen there
And every leaf 10 dry and brown,
But never on thy brow 90 fair,
Can life's rough winter settle down.
Sleep, Anna sleep; II must be sweet,
Towrap the shroud folds DER thy breast,
In iife's lair morn while yet the feet
Have only on brigh places prcst;
For thee the sigh aud bitter tear.
The pressing OF secret chain,
The hope defer'd, the sIckenipg fear,
Can never more be felt again. af
Sleep dear one sleep, the turf shall grow
Freshly upon ny quiet breast;
And there the summer winds shall 20,
Singing their songs above thy rsst-
But thou wilt know no change OF scene,
And whether all the world is bright,
The soft skies blue, the woodlands green,
With May-tIme's fair and golden light.
Or tempests moving through the sky,
Or snow-drifts piled upon thy breast,
Itmatters not; no spell can lie
Upon the brightness OF thy rest.
Then LET us she'd no tears for thee,
Our thoughts 10 Thy pure lIfe be given,
Thy barque swept DER quick sea
And anchored by the gates Of Heaven.
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Beautiful Incident.

-To BIZ coNTfNuKp.-
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Too Rig To Pray.

tarried for night with an old
friend, who had always seemed indif-
ferent on the subject of religion. His
wife was pious. and endeavored TO i'm
press the minds Of her children with
proper views Of God and eternity
Her little boy, Of two or three years,
when about to retire to rest, kneeled
down by his mother, and reverently
repeated child's prayer. When he
arose from his knees, he turned to his
father, with seeming consciousness
that he had performed duty. and ad-
dressed him, 'FatherI have said my
prayers?' have you said yours? or are
you too big to pray p / thought it
was a question that would reach that
fathers heart, and it might be said Of
him, Behold he prayeth.'
have since noticed many, very
many, who were too big to pray. l
knew ayoung man, a college student
of brilliant talents and fascinating
manners. Yet he would sneer at pi-
ETY. and pious men. He was consider.
cd model by certain class around
him. In revival meeting, the Spirit
of God reached his heart. He saw
his danger and resolved to reform.-
Then he thought Of his companions
who had witnessed his spast life. They
would say he was weak minded and
tickle. He would lose their respect
He could not come down from his high
position. He could not take up the
cross through good and evil report,
and his serious impressions passed
away, perhaps forever. He was too
big to pray.
knew a man who had passed the
middle age Of life. His children had
grown up around him, while he had
beenl careless and unconcerned about
their eternal welfare. A change came
over him, and he felt that duty called
on him to pray in his family. But how
could he assume such task before his
household. which would be astonish-
ed at such strange event He
shrank from the effort, and finally re-
laxed into his former coldness and in
difference. He was too big to pray.
knew aphysician who held high
rank in his profession. The urbanity
of his department, joined with an in
teligent mind, made pleasant com.
panion. But he was skeptical in the
doctrines Of the Bible. He witnessed
the happy death Of one who triumph.
ed in the last trying hour, and his in.
fdel opinions were shaken. Almost
he was persuaded TO become a Chris.
tian.' But the pride Of his heart was
not subdued. He could not humble
himself at the foot Of the cross. He
was too big TO pray.
knew a man of great learning and
great worldly wisdom. He became a
disciple Of Christ, but he mistook the
nature of prayer, Instead Of praying
in the simplest form Of Speech he
often used great swelling words, and
lofty rounded periods. His prayers
were mot edifying. He was too big
to pray.
How many thousand there ar,
around US who have been elevated tc
high places in our land, who would
not dare to be seen upon their knees
supplicating the Majesty of heaven
They are too big to pray.
| s---~-~e~~~~-r>s.--~r-~ 49,
HxrLast Monday was Christmas
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5II Sorts Of ytsms.
HWhen are soldiers like good
aannels? When they won't shrink.


UsKALrp PaorosALs," as the
chap said when he kissed his sweet
ETwhy is a field Of grass like q
person older than yourself? Because
II Is past-ws-age.
PuscH says that some fool thinks
the Czar has committed q great crime,
and has lost the Crimea.
kEA German writer observes.
there is such a scarcity Of thieves in
England, that they are obliged to offer
reward for their discovery.
H"I says. Bill. Jim's Gagged for
stealing q horse" "Served him right.
Why didn't he buy one and not pay for
it, like any other gentleman"
EEA Yankee editor out West says:
"The march of civilization is onward
onvard--like the slow but intrepid
tread Of jackass to peck Of oats"
HThe following Is q good phrase
descriptive of an energetic character:
Cromwell did not wait to strike until
the iron was hot, but made Il hot By
striking.
r"Gum," asked a darkey, "do
you know how dey make de hos fast
in Varginne?'
Eyes. Of course; why tie him to de
post
"Ah, Gum dat am one fast. but glib
him noting TO eat. am de udder."
T"Is your note good?" asked a
woodman, the other day, Of a person
Who offered anote for a load Of maple.
"Well. replied the purchaser. 81
should think thought to be; every body
has got one."
~How do you get along with
your arithmetic and catechism? asked
. father Of his little boy the Other
night.-'how far have you got?'
.Pxe ciphered through addition,
partition. tsubstraction, abomination,
justification, hallucination, amputation,
creation, and adoption
BARSux.-One day testy person
who was much enraged with Mr.. Bar.
mum, met him in Broadway. and thus
accostedIhim:
"Barnum, you are no gentleman
"I know that" said Barnum, will
one Of the blandest smiles imaginable
''but ! am the best. shornan in Amer
ica."
Ir One Of the most amusing el
cravings ofthe last number off Punch
represents vice -mouthed. stupid boy
with . basket on his arm, who, discov
ering . couple Of ladies with these fash
ionable wide brimmed no crowned hat
on. sitting just below the edge Of
bank. with nothing but the hats visible
puts out bis hand to pub them. exclaim
ing, "what jolly, mushrooms"
kZIn Worcester, Mass, some {
the large machine establishments ar
rapidly decreasing the number Of thei
hands, and also the number Of hour
during which they will employ thos
who remain. In Boston there ar
plain indications, the traveller say.
that the coming winter Is TO be q har
one for mechanics and laborers.
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ALAwYER's SrRArAeEm.-A lawyer
in Bangor, Me-, who wishing for some
particular reason. TO get an adjourn
ment Of the court. went amoung the
jurors, and reported that ten cases Of
cholera had occurred that morning
The coart was Obliged to adjourn for
want Of pannel.
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vVThe bellows of the great organ
in fremont Temple is in a short time
to be worked by steam. The engine
end shafting are already set up. and
AL that is necessary is the completion
of the connecting machinery. tes
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sx-pusou says little man who
failes TO get situation on account OF
his size, is an instance OF "Judgement
for want Of Appearance" ~
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ETLast Monday was Christmas,
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eYsEALrp PRorosALs," as the
chap said when he kissed his sweet
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BUSINESS CARDS.

S. JEFFERSON,
Attorney at Law Solicitor in Chancery, Land gent,
&c. &C. Office in the court house, Perrysburg, o.
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W.
NY, OF HARTFORD, CONN, INCORPORATED
IN 1925.
'ENilS office has transacted business for more
Il than quarter of a century, during which peri-
od 1t has taken more than 100000 Risks! and
insured real and personal property against loss bv
FIRE and Water to the value of more than TWO Hun
DRED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in the Western
Country.
Several thousand losses have been incurred unon
the above risks, all of which have been adjusted at
the General Agency Office at Cincinnati and paid
with the utmost prompttude according to the con-
dlons OF the policy may he seen by the receipts
of the several claimants on file
The undersigned has been furnished with blanI,
policies, signed by the officers Of the Company al
so with blank renewal receipts, for continuing poll
cies already issued, and on hand and he is duly au-
thorized and prepared, agent of said company to
make insurances for any period Of time not less than
one month nor greater than seven wears upon build
lnSs and their contents occupied as dwellings stores
warehouses. hotels, churches, banks, court houses
colleges &c, &c, and their contents against Fire
or the Perils of Navigation. Also, ON Dry
Goods, Groceries, Manufacturers Goods Produce
Household Furniture Live Stock, and every other
description of Merchandise and Personal Property
shipped or to be shipped per good vessels or steam
boats most Of the navigable waters
Forfurther information respecting rates of pre-
MUM, &C., apply to the undersigned
j. A HALL, Agent for Perrysburg
and Wood county.
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Also fractional section 36, in fractional township
number north, of range H. containing IA acres.
All of these Lands are of superior quality having
been selected nearly twenty years ago for agrcultu-
raj purposes. The title is derived by patents from
the United States Government and is unquestiona-
bic. Those in the town of Plain consist of prairie
and oak openings; and those in the town of Lake
of woodland, generally heavy timbered consisting
of oak, ash, white-wood, elm, beech, maple, and
other varieties. In the immediate vicinity of Per-
rysburg and Toledo they all of them near or in
tersected by important lines of Railroad running
east west and south; and as the whole surrounding
region is becoming rapidly improved, they present
desirable investments for those wishing to purchase
for the purpose of improvement.
Apply to the subscriber at the Weddell House,
Cleveland, to his agent, Samuel P Ely, at Roch-
ester, N. Y. Information respecting the lands may
also be had of Hon. n. Allen, at Toledo
Cleveland, Dec. 26, 1S53-m2 III. B. ELY.
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FARM FOR SALE.

A BEAUTIFUL FARM of 80 acres, within S
"A miles of Perrysburg, and of Waterville, is now
for sale on reasonable terms. 1t is in good situa-
ton, and well supplied with timber. If not sold by
the first of March, it will then be to let Forfurther
particulars, apply to Mr. James Hood, Perrysburg,
or to j. w. Fraser, Hull Prairie, Wood county, 0.
Jan. 2, 1S54.--43m3*
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Hurrah for the Family Provision
Sfnral

T H. MCKNIGHT respectfully announces to the
j citizens of Perrysburg that he has opened full
stock of GRO OCERIES g. PROVISIONSin in Clark's
brick building, next door to E. Graham e. Co.'S,
where may be found good assortment of Provis-
IONS Produce and Groceries. His motto is Small
Profits and Quick Sales. Everything in his line
will always be found. and at the lowest possible pri
ces BY strict attention to business he respectfully
solicits a liberal share of patronage.
The following articles comprize part of his stock: :
Choice Young Hyson Teas ats 4, 5, 6, 7 u S. perlb
Sugar; Havana & New Orleans NIolasses;
Cider Vinegar Nuts of all kinds,
Rio Coffee, Candies do
Ground Coffee Rice Good assortm't Stoneware
Crushed & Pulv. Sugars, Baking Powders,
St Croix do Spices of all kinds,
New Orleans do Tubs Pals Brooms,
Mould Candles, MOps & Bed-cords,
Sterine do Green Apples,
Star do Cigars e. Tobaccos,
Cranberres, Chocolate
Bar Soap, Herrings,
Winsor do Fresh Cluster Raisns,
Fancy do Fresh Butter,
Sugar Crackers, Saleratus u Starch
Common do Powder, Lead Shot, Caps
Hard Bread, Dried Beef Good assortment common
Hamburg & w r. cheese, Crockery,
Nackere Goldfish Nails, Glass, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold Uery foa0 for Cash pro-
duce j. H. MCKNIGHT.
Nov. 2S 1S53.--3Sm3
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WAGON n CARRIAGE MAKING.

FEKKIN is constantly enlarging his bust
~. ness and improving his facilities for doing GOOD
work. and respectfully solicits an enlarged pHbI,.
patronage. His customers will generally find him
prompt, attentive to business, and anxious to accom-
modate those who pay for their work. He is pre-
pared to make to order Wagons for Farmers and
I.ll'eis' DugSles OF the most approved and taste
tul styles; Pleasure Carriages Of all kinds: Carts
Drays' Timber Wheels, &c, &c. His work will be
maze OF the best materials, in good substantial
manner, and on reasonable terms
lie Keeps constantly on hand for sale, LUMBER
mIGOAS, ONE HORSE WAGONS, CUT,
TIERS, SLETGELS. &c.
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL
is PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY BY
SILMON CLARK.


The price of this paper is $1.50-1N AD-
VANCE. If payment be delayed six months,
% cents will be added; if it be delayed till
the end of the year, so cents additional will
be charged, INVARIABLY.
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Farmers, Look Here!

lie manufactures BaH $ Posts sCUITIVATOR
new article patented April 9th, 1852 to which lie
would call the attention of agrcultriSts Asa la
borsaymg machine, it is capable of doing doubl.
the amount OF work of any ordinary Cultiyator-
lhiS implement has two long shares one ON each
SIDE constructed of steel and fastened on the moud
boards III such manner to move the entire sur
face OF the ground thereby cutting all roots and
weeds that come in contact with the shares which
may be graduated by the ceyy to run from two 20
six inches in depth.
Inc three small plows attached to the shares an
SWerthe same purpose of the common tooth cult
Vator and IN addition to the shares and plows is
metallic blade rake attached to the rear Of the C.I
uNator winch serves to cut and break up the sod
and hard Jumps, leaving the earth in fine and pul-
verZed condition. The effectiveness of this cultivn
tor renders second hoeing unnecessary, which is a
saving of time and labor
Mr. Perrin also manufactures Il larger sized ma
chhe constructed upon the same principle as the
above, but with larger shares, and containing two
small pows in addition to the corn cultivation Which
is designed to put in grain, and working upon sum-
mer fallows. They are Hght, and Of durabIe c0,-
SfrMct'on, readi(y han0ed and Of easy 0raught
inns CuLrIrAToR obtained the first premium at
the OHIO State Fair held at cleveland in Sent 1872
shop on Front-st., Perrysburg, Ohio--IItf
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Farming Lands for Sale.

TNHE undersigned offers for sale, in quantities to
l. suit purchasers, the following described lands,
in Lake township, Wood county, Ohio, viz:
Section One, containing $40 acres.
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Another EnStalment of
New Goods

q ID. PECK Il co. are this dav receiving
IL. directly from New York via n. Y. & ERR,
an elegant and extensive stock of
SUMMER AND FALL GOODS.
Consisting of a general assortment of Dry Goods.
such as Cloths, Casimeres, Jeans, Sheetings Shirt
mgs, Drills. Prints, Ginghams, Lawns DeIaines,
Berages, Silk Tissues, Cambrics, Laces, Edgings,
&c; NC; A good variety of Dress Trimmings and
Velvet Ribbons. Hats, Caps, Bonnets and Trim
mings, of the latest styles and CHEAP
Ready made Clothing in any quantity and at all
prices.
Also, complete stock of Groceries, Hardware,
Crockery Boots and Shoes Iron, Nails Glass Paints
and Oils.
All the above Goods and others too numerous IN
mention, will be sold to suit purchasers.
Come and see us!
July9, 1858.
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INSURANCE.
PROTECTION

FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND INSURANCE COMPA-
NY, OF HARTFORD, CONN, INCORPORATED
IN 1898
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SHAWLS! We have this day received by ex-
- press splendid assortment of fall and winter
Shawls, comprising variety of styles of the
Square and Long SHAWLS. Those in want of a
good shawl, will do well to examine these before
purchasing. [Oct3l f. d. PECK g. co.
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pEFORM or ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.

hereoy give notice to the people of Perrysburg
ana elsewhere that am now fully prepared to treat
persons "lhc'ed win diseases of any kind. and all
such are respectfully invited to come and he cnred
My mode OF removing disease is by the uso Of
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Vegetable Meaiicincs,

Selectedfrom all the best made use of by pbvsicors
AWAY actnS IN unison with the powers of life and
Wich 40 not ieave the system III shattered and de-
peititeu condition. such as generally follows the use
VI mercury ana mineral medicines. From MANY
years experience in the use of Nepeta BILE Remede.
feel Justihed IN saying that every form of disease
can be entirely cured by the use of nv medicine fr
'nousahos OF people are annually cured of every kind
or disease by the use of these medicines am ais,
assisted by the advice of many eminent EcIactin,h
sicians in the United States -!
Among the many diseases which have cured and
an prepared 20 cure again, are the followng Fever
ana ASue Bilious, Typhus and febriIe diseases of
every type; diseases of the stomach and bowels
inflammation and debility of the Liver and Iunus
Rheumatism of all kinds; White Swelling Scrofn
la; all kinds of Old Sores old Ulcers and Od sore
heSS; 'one ana converse with those that hav,.
cured, and they will tell you that tree dojayy has
cured them with me when f0rLy dOY0rS elsewber.
uu not sore Eyes, Asthma. all diseases of the
throat, mouth and head pain in the side weakness
III the PACK Dropsy; breaking out on the surface e:
humors III the blood Piles Veneyeal diseases ,ured
in few days all diseases of Children and r.rtic,
larry All diseases OF omen --thOse weaknesses 81
common TO them can be removed ;--and other dis
eases 700 numerous to mention, both general and
local, will be cured in the shortest possible rim.
'ohe ana see, and put away your preiudces and he
cured. ~ "
If any reasons be asked for the decided stand
take on this subject they can be given In tbc first
place, so many of the inhabitants of the world or
acquainted with me- either personally or by cborar
ter will expect this duty at my hands Second INV
conscience, which cannot with any degree of nro
priety resist, is night and day exciting me foryDrdhv
every aurement of happiness to embark i'm this nJo
rous cause. and by every degree of llnhapDnps; if
shrink back into apathy nfter Lar,
so long as 10 years using every means in NV uuwnr
both in and out of the profession to stir us some ae
hand TO undertake this, of all reforms the most nec
csSary. AND third, my God, whom incline 10 serv.
with all my heart soul, strength and n,ird saws =;
Exodus, 4" Than shat not kiII." hence # I s.,H
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WIN. M. KOHL & CO.,

VIM. M. KOHL & CO.,
Successors TO KOHL AND THORNE,)
Importers & Dealers in Perfumery and Fancy Goods
also, all the genuine Family Medicines.
N. E. corner 4th u Vine streets, Cincinnati, o.
rs All orders promptly attended to.
WIN. NJ. KOHL. H.W. FOWLER.