The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-08-12
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A good citizen has fallen. We. heard off
his death with feelings of the most profound
regret. For twenty years Mr.. Huntington
has been a resident of 'Perrysburg. and during
that period he has enjoyed the confidence of
the community in which he lived. To say
of him that he was an honest, upright man,
would be to tell but half the story. He was
more. He was good citzen-a man who
felt and acted in all the enterprises Of a
public character with an energy and decision
that never failed to make an impression for
good. tie was the man perhaps of all 9TH
ers, that Perrysburg could not afford to lose,
tor the simple reason, that he was ever earn
est IN the pursuit and prosecution of such
objects OF local character as would best tend
to promote the interest of the town, and the
general welfare of its citizens. Much of the
credit which Perrysburg has obtained for its
fine system of local education, is doubtless
attributable to the valuable services of Mr.
Huntington and the same may be said of
almost every enterprise of public character
IN that town. He wrought many times by
his prOmputude and perseverance what he
Jailed to do by mere personal influence, and
thus often made for himself enemies who re-
manned so until time had demonstrated the
wisdom Of his course. He was lar-seeing.
sensible man, well acquainted with the
political character of this country. His
memory was unbounded. We never knew
person who could more readily refer to events
in the past history of parties, even from the
commencement of the Government. He
knew the character and principles of every
public man of note in the nation, and formed
his own opinions, from extensive reading
and profound reflection Independent in the
expression Of his principles, always active
as a partisan and regardless of personal
consequences, Mr.. Huntington like all men
Of the same characteristics, often found him
self the target for his political opponents,
who never failed TO visit upon him their
heaviest retribution. This however did not
prevent him from enjoying many marks of
favor from those with whom he thought and
acted. He held successively several of the
most important county offices in Wood
county, was once a Representative to the
Legislature from this district. and for
period of more than twelve years, constant
ly held the office of Justice of the Peace
His loss will be severely felt in Perrysburg,
and not easily replaced, but while this is
true, 1t will also be true that Perrysburg will
long retain the evidence of his schools and
other local improvements. He has not gone
down to the grave to be speedily forgotten,
nor VIII his memory inspire any worse feel
ing than that OF respect. He was a good
mana useful mana kind friend. He
leaves a family to mourn his loss, and, in
him, they have lost a friend indeed for
added to his many public virtues, he was
thoroughly domestic in all his feelings and
associations, and sought and found in the
bosom of his home that satisfaction and
happiness that was sometimes undeseryedly
denied him by the world. Peace to his
ashes Toledo. Blade. II.
JARVIS SPAFFoRD, Eso.--We Were deeply
panied to hear of the death of Mr.. Spafford,
Of cholera, on Friday last at Perrysburg.-'
For many years he has been the keeper of
the Exchange at that place, and has ever
been great favorite with the travelling COM
munity. His death will produce painful
sensation among very numerous circle Of
friends and acquaintances. Mr.. Spafford
was one of the most prominent citizens in
PeTrysburg and was held in high esteem by
all who knew him. He was kind hearted.
honorable man, possessed of great pride of
character. His loss will prove irreparable
to his family to which he was the most gen.
erous and tender of men.- Blade. II.
An attempt has been made to arrest Arri-