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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-08-25
Alexander IL. Ogle,
Jane Ogle,
The Court of Common Pleas
of Wood County, Ohio.

Henry Martin ct al.
IIENRY MARTIN Catharine Miller, James
i i Miller, William Martini James Martin, George
w. Martin, Jackson Martin, Polly G. Aultman, Pc
ter Aultman, Nancy Martin and the heirs and legal
representatives of Matthias Martin. Jr., deceased,
will take notice that the plaintiffs have filed petit
ton in the court of common pleas of Wood county,
Ohio, setting forth in substance that they are the
owners, by assignmentfrom Jacob Rogers, who was
the assignee of one John S. Myers, of a certain
mortgage, executed and delivered by Matthias Mar
tn deceased, to said Myers on the following lands
in Wood county, to wit: The south part OF the west
half of the south east quarter and the south part OF
the east half of the south west quarter of section
thirteen (13) town five, (5) range twelve Q2) That
said mortgage was given to secure the payment of
n certain debt described in said mortgage, to wit
Two hundred and fifty dollars due February 18TH
1855. and two hundred and fifty dollars due with
interest February II, 1856 That the first of said
payments is due and unpaid, with interest since the
said 18th day of February, 1866. Plaintiff asks
decree for the sale of the mortgaged premises, to
pay said indebtedness, and defendants are notified
that unless they by the goth day of October
A D. 1855 said petition at the term OF court next
thereafter will be taken as true, and decree rem
dered accordingly. MURRAY DoDGE.
Aug. ls, lSJj.--li-Gt$j.l2 Pitts Attys.
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John Bates, Cynthia Courser, adm'rs of VIM. Cour-
ser, deceased VS.. Lorn l.. Loomis.
MORTGAGE SALE.--By virtue of an order
1e1 of sale to directed and delivered, from the
court of common pleas of Wood county, Ohio,
will Offer for sale at the door of the court house in
Perrysburg, on Tuesday the 25th day of Septem-
Der, \. ID. 1855 between the hours 10 A. NJ. and
of said day, the following lands and tenements
in Wood county Ohio, to wit: That part of so
acres of land lying west of the McCutchenyille
road being the south half of the south east quar-
ter of section No thrtysix. (3G in township six co.
north, of range number eleven. III the same being
for sale under decree against said defendant at
suit of said plaintiffs. W. L. COOK, Sheriff.
MURRAY & DoDGE, Attys Plttfs
Aug, -, l85j--lj-jtS2,3S
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A TACHMENT.--At our instance attach
n ment was this day issued by G. f. Guyer, JUS
tce of the peace in and for the township of Weston
Wood county Ohio, against the property and effects
Of Andrew McGinnis, resident of said coun-
ty, fer the of four dollars and twenty cents debt
and costs Of suit. PRATT & MEAD.
July 30 I855.--l4- -3t*
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.

NOTICE is hereby given to George Williams,
~ Peter Rider and all others interested, that
there will be a meeting of the trustees of Center
township, at the house of A. Thurstn, on Monday,
September oath, at 10 o'clock NJ, to locate ditch
or near the west line of section 20, running east
on the south side of the road leading from Bowling
Green to Portage river, the ditch running through
sections 20, 21, 22 and all the lands drained and
benefited by the proposed ditch, are embraced in
this notice ALFRED g. J. II. THURSTIN.
Center tp., July 30, 1855.--l3-6t$1.75
William II Baldwin against P f. & Amel Peachin.
Judgment IN Wood Common Pleas.
DY command of an execution from the court Of
ID common pleas of Wood county, Ohio, shall
expose to public SALE the door Of the court house
in Perrysburg, in said county of Wood on the 14th
day of September, A. ID. 1855, between the hours
Of one aud four O'Clock p. NJ. of said day, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit: In-lot number
four in the town of Portage, Wood county, Ohio,
and in-lot number one hundred, in John II. Dewitts
addition to said town of Portage also the east half
of the south east quarter of section thirty in town
ship five north of range eleven east, in Wood coun-
ty, Ohio levied the property of defendants,
at the suit of William IL. Baldwin, plaintiff.
W. L. COOK, Sheriff of Wood Co, o.
J. II. REID, Plttfs Atty.
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MURRAY & DODGE, Attys.
Aug. 1S, 1Sjj.--1f-jtS3. 80
Cyrus S. Lamb against William Ii. Brown ct al.
Lood Comm on. Pieas--P PGrtikioM.

Wood Common PieaS--Parttion.
DT virtue of order order of sale from the court
ID of common pleas, to me directed in this case, |
shall expose to public sale at the door of the court
house in Perrysburg, Wood county. Ohio, on the
Goth day of September, 1855 between the hours of
one and four o'clock, p. the following described
property, to wit: Tweuty-one acres off the south
end of the west half of the north west quarter of
section thrty-one, in township five north, of range
eleven east in Wood county Ohio ; to be sold sub
ject to widows dover which has been assigned by
lnetes and bounds. Terms of sale, cash. in
months, and residue in II months from day of sale,
deferred payments TO be secured.
w. l.. COOK, Sheriff Wood Co, o.
]. III. REID Plttfs Atty.
Aug. Is, lS55.--l46tS2.5 80
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AUG. IL. IS5j.--13-5t&2.5O

Albert Pangburn VS.. Phurah 4. Pangburn.
THE defendant, Phurah A. Pangburn, will take
J. notice that on the second day of August, 1855,
the plaintiff, Albert Pangburn, filed his petition for
divorce in the court of common pleas of Wood
county Ohio, setting forth in substance that or
about the Goth of July, 18i9, he entered into the
marriage contract with Philurah A. Giles, now
Philurah 4. Pangburn, at Jackson township Han
cock county, Ohio; that he faithfully performed all
the duties appertaining to the marriage contract ;
and setting up cause for divorce gross neglect
on the part of said Philurah to perform the duties
of a wife, and the commission of adultery with di-
yers persons. Said petition will be for hearing at
the october term of said court.
ALBERT PANGBURN,
Bv MURRAY 4 DODGE, his Attvs
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Erparte. Wood County Common Pleas
Rachel A. Cook. Petition to Change Name.
DACHEI. A. COOK, by James II. Newton, her
IL next friend has filed petition in the court of
common pleas of Wood county, Ohio, setting forth
that, for more than one year past she has been a
bona fde resident of Wood county that she is de-
sirous of having her name changed to Elizabeth A.
Newton. she having been adopted by said James
II. Newton, with the consent and approval of her
mother being her only surviving parent and asks
that her name be changed to Elizabeth a. Newton.
Said petition will be heard at the next term of Wood
common pleas. MURRAY & DODGE, Attys for
August 4, lS55.--l2tcJS2 Pet.
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Jonathan Lane ct al. VS.. James II. Wilkinson.
DY command of an execution and order of sale,
ID from the court of common pleas of Lucas coun-
ty, Ohio shall expose TO public sale, at the door
of the court house in Perrysburg, in the county of
Wood, on the 18th day of September, A. ID. 1865,
between the hours of one and four o'clock Z. NJ. of
said day, the following described property, to wit
Fractional section number thirty -four (34, in town
ship six (G) north of range nine (9 east 80 57100
acres, III Washington township, Wood county, Ohio,
levied as the property of defendant, at the suit
of Jonathan Lane ct al, plaintiffs.
w. L. COOK, Sheriff.
BAKER g. HosMER, Ptffs Attys
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DERA ES, Tissues, Challies, Satns, Silks, White
ID Goods, Lawns, Iaces, Edgings, Mulls, at
+. II. MILLER 4 co.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

THE subscribers are now receiving, direct from
J. the Eastern Cities their stock of Spring and
Summer Goods, to which they invite the attention
of their friends and customers. Their stock will
be found the most complete of any, and owing to
the low prices of goods this spring, they are ena-
bled to sell at reduced prices.
May 10, 1855. +. II. MILLER & co..
Successors to i. ID. Peck & Co.
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ALBERT PANGBURN,
BY MURRAY 4 DODGE, his Attys.
Aur 19 lS55--l4 ct SO

PROPOSALS will be received by the subscri-
i ber until the first of September for building a
School House in sub district No. 6, either of brick
wood. Plan and specifications to be seen at the
office of the Township Clerk.
BY order of the Board of Education.
Aug. f. lSjj.--l2-td I.P. THOMPSON T. C.
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GTAPLE GOODS.-Sheetings Shirtings Blea-
- ched Muslins, Demins, Stripes, Tickings. Prints,
by being bought direct from the manufacturers, can
and will be sold cheap, by F. r. MILLER Il co.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-08-25

A NYTHING in the way of Groceries, Hardware
IA Crockery Wooden Ware, Iron, Steel, Nails s.
Spikes, Glass, Paints & Oils, Rope g. Twine, Stone
Ware, Grndstones. Salt, or Goods Of any kind usu
ally wanted, may be had of f Il. MILLER & co.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-08-25

HLASS.--100 Boxes, all sizes, from the Franklin
VI Glass Works, superior article, equal to the
French Glass and much cheaper. For sale by
PECK & HAMILTON.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-08-25

CRAPE and Summer Shawls Silk Nisettes; also
~ Straw Goods for everybody, at
+. r. MILLER g. co.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-08-25

DOOTS s. SHOES in every variety. Ready made
~ Clothing, a complete assortment The place
to buv these articles is at T. II. MILLER & co.
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MURRAY & DODGE, Attys.
Aug %, IS5j.--I5-jt$2.75
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29
Haritima Disasters

The disasters on the water, perils o
the sea, in 1854, present a sad catalogu,
OF deaths, suffering and loss. One o
our assistants has been stven month.
constantly engaged in compiling the ac,
counts of shipwreck and loss of life and
properly on the ocean in the year 1854
his manuscript pages already numper
twelve hundred and forty five I245)
exclusive of those of a large volume GOV.
cred by the Index. The number of ves-
sells which have been lost or injured are
five thousand three hundred and eighty
two 5 382), exclusive of steamers and
boats upon The lakes and rivers yet TO be
added, which will, probably, swell the
aggregate 10 about SIX thousand 6 ,OOO).
The loss of life has been very great, and
will exceed nine thousand $4,000 per
sons, and the loss of properly may be
set down in the round sum OF forty mill
ions of dollars.
L e several and respective cases of
loss are being classified and arranged
under separate heads, embracing losses
by fire from lightning, and fire from
Spontaneous combustion, fire from other
causes, loss by ice, collision, by ste. m
DC, DC, &c.
The whole will be so arranged and
stated as TO pIeSent the fac.s in an in
struclive form, but it may require all The
time intervening between his and the
next Congress to complete it.
Z. MERRIAM.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29
Daring ATTEMPT at Robbery.

The Manchester IN. H. Americaz
relates a daring case of highway robbery.
DR.. j. A. Tibbets was returning from
Gambia to Manchester on Thursday
might, when two men seized the horse
by the bit, then one of them seized the
DR. by the collar, presented a pistol and
demanded his money and watch. The
DIR. had a watch and CLAIM wor h $500.
but no money. He replied TO the rob-
Der, every well sir" and while the lat.
ter was expecting him to deliver, he
dropped his watch into the wagon and
turned his whip in his hand and struck
the robber a heavy blow in the face, al
that Time urging his horse, which sprung
like lightning from the grasp of the man
who held him, tearing the lapel Of his
rubber coat, which the robber hid hold
of, at least eighteen inches. Two piss l
shots were fired after the Doctor as he
drove off. The whip, which was nearly
new, wsa broken by tie blow and The
watch was found pert, city safe in the
back parl of the wagon.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29
DR.. Eardman-Lupg ri-oasa.

LUIS 1900
The success of the new system of IL
halation in the treatment Of Consump-
ton, is without a parallel IN the history
of medicine. Every other system, here
tofure introduced, has seemed to do but
little in arrcs.ing the terrible fatality
from ihis disease. The frequent &C.
counts of the grearSucceSs attending tie
practice of DR.. RAE0NAx are truly -rat
and Prove him an able demon
stra'ur % the new system. DR.. Ii. i a
highly educated Physician ; was for It
long r!Elc Physician 10 the Cincinnati
Marine Hospital, ard is highly recon
mendcd by the medical Profession OF
that city. He treats diseases of the
Lungs upon the same principles, 50 sue
cesstully adopted by D $. Hunter and
Fitch, Of New York, by the LnhdtaicR
of medicated vapors into the Lungs, thus
bringing medicines into direct contact
with the seat of disease. Ii there is any
cure for Consumption, 1t seems most
reasonable that this courSe would sue
ceed, for it seems TO strike at the very
root of the vii rumJuH Democrat.
We clip the above from the Dsasoer t
with a view of directing public attention
to what has strong claims to be a ration
al mode Of treatment for Diseases Of the
Lungs. Inhalation is at present attract
ing the earnest attention of the Public
and Professional men throughout the
United States; and its claims To public
confidence would seem 10 be well found
ed. Physicians who devote all their
Time and attention to the study and
treatment of Lung Diseases, are certain
ly deserving of encouragement, and the
afflicted cannot too highly appreciate
such laudab'e efforts to stay the desola-
ing mortality attending diseases of the
DIR. HARDMAN is a specialist.
1evo.ing his entiIe attention to this class
IF affections. In a hasty perusal of bis
published letters on "the treatment of
lung Diseases by Inhalation" we have
been much interested, as well as pleased
With the views advanced +; and shall
probably, at no distant day, re-publish
hem for the benefit of our readers. In
Ormation of such vital importance to
he afflicted, should not be withheld from
he public.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29

INTER-OcEANIc SHIP CAxAL-Th,
Washington ST p learns from reIiabl,
source, that some enterprising citizens o
the United States and New Grenada hav,
discovered and erp ore the long souyh.
for louie for connec ing the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans by means of ship canal.-
This great desidcralum to the CONNER
ciaI world Is certainly the most grand
and important enterprise of This age and
worthy lhe attention ind consideration
Of every civilized people and government.
The plan, As The Sta understands, is "a
90 up the Alraio liver some fifty miles
from It's mouth with a depth Of from six
to ten fathomS, and from thence to The
Paciiic-a distance Of some Sky miles
more-without a single lock or obstruc-
lion in the contemplated canal. A LID
eral grant has been made by The gov
ernment Of New Granada TO the persons
engaged in this grand undertaking and
The whole route, from one ocean to the
other, has been accurately surveyed, and
The facts developed are beyond doubt or
question. st far as the feasibility of the
work is concerned.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29
MEsterions Disannearance

Editors Chronicle Last Saturday at
ternoon a young nan about 25 wears
old, cam to Newcomb's tavern, in thi,
town, and called for supper. In a short
time, he went to the other tavern and
took supper, then went to Williams &
Easton's store, and purchased a hat
He said he came from Illinois, and was
going to Kinsman, that night on foot
He started. went nearly a mile, came to
Grand River, which was so high, he
could not cross with safety. He then
came back to Hiram Clark's, near the
centre of the town. and asked for lodg.
ing. Mr.. Clark told him he had better
go back to the tavern, but he sa d he
did not like the looks of the taverns.S
He finally staid at Clarks, retired at the
usual hour, and at 12 O'Clock he came
down from his ROOM, told Clark that he
was unweli. He left his candle burning
on the kitchen table, went out Of doors,
and has not been heard from SINCE
His valise appears to be well filled with
clothing. He appeared somewhat de-
ranged, and said his father lived Z miles
east of Knsman, and his name was Hol
ton. Search was made for him on Sun
day, but without success. The suppo-
s:tion is that he has committed Suicide.
Mesopotamia, Aug. 90. P. NJ.
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SUPPRESS

L 1.-THE Escaped Nun, or disclosures Of Con.
vent lie and confessions OF 4 sister Of Charity. G 3.
ing a minute description ard a holder revelation Of tie
ny stories and secrets Of NuuneTies, than have ever be-
fore been submitted to the American public.
DE- WITT d DAVENPORT, OF New York, have nov the
pleasure OF presenting . fuller and more detailed &C
count Of the inner life OF Converts or Nunneries. tim
they could have presented in any other form. In or
Ter TO render this volume as tuil an exposition as pos
sible Of the abuses Of which it treats, and to give pub
icitv to facts which admits Of almost Immediate veri-
icatiOn. in addition to the principal narrative, the
Confession Of a SISTER Of CLARITY" written By her
self, are also embodied. together with the experience
Of a Nun, the details Of whose evenJful history are
deeply interesting so that in this invaluable work We
have a most diversified and thorough exposition Of the
inmoralities and impOS;urcs OF the practice in Nun
neries.
Parents and Guardians who have the most distant
dea Of sending their children or wards to these prison
houses, falsely called institutions Of Learning"
should not fail to read the palpahle evidence Of their
criminality in entertaining such a thought, As set forth
in this bOok-evidence convincing and undeniable.-
The profound sensation which these astoun ling revel-
atoms are destined to create. has been already expert
euced to some extent in the literary world, among ed-
itOrS who have been furnished with proof sheets Of the
work. They say that 1T bears the unmistakable marks
Of trutifulness upon its face and yet the mind shrinks
with terror from the necessity OF believing that such
horrii criminalities are practiced in converts. But
here is truth pointing with her unerrin finger to the
record and the facts. and to her revelations we are
bound to yield implicit belief"
Twenty copies Of this popular work just receive,
price Stat ADAMS RontStora.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1855-08-29
Serious Accident

We record, with regret, a serious ac-
cident, which befel Mr.. BYRON REED.
clerk in the Post Office at this place
Whilst driving through the centre Of
Gustsvus, on Saturday evening last, in
a sulkey, the horse attached, stumbled
and tell, causing Mr.. REED to be precip-
Iiated about ten feet in front of the We
hicle. He fell on his face and breast.
his knee striking a stone, breaking the
knee cap. He is thought to have sus-
sustained internal injuries, as every at.
tempt to place him in an upright posture
induces vomiting. He Is lying at Ste
venson's Hotel, Gustavus, under the care
of DIR. JUDD. 1t will probably be sever
al weeks before Mr.. r. and is
able II resume his business. We wish
him a speedy recovery.--Democrat.
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REFERENCE roR THE LApIEs.

On. TUHBs-SIR: 1t is now thirteen years that I hav,
been an invalid. and nearly IS long a patient Of some
of the best physicians Of Richilnd and WyandOtt Cuun
ties. Failing in this. l vas driven to the use OF various
patent balsams and eNpectorants. which served merely
10 keep hope alive without restoring health. When
suderinGs were extreme l felt thaL I mast DO SOm5i hing
and obtained a prescription from YOU, more through
desperation than with any settled expectation Of reco.
very. Your requirements we're followed to the letter.
and the result has been far greater improvement than
l nave ever before experienced from all other modes
Of treatment combined. That others may receive like
benefits l oIer this for publication. From the earliest
part Of my sickness until rec sHty. l have suffered con
tinuslly from female diseases, and the distressing symp-
toms to which they gave rise. Eight years ago. [ was
the subject Of lung fever, and subsequently OF chill fe
yer. since which time l have had q constant cough, and
al times eXl ectOrated considerable quantities Of blood
and matter. Night sWeats we're occasionally 50 prOfuse
that mornings ny garments we're dripping with Perspi
ration. l also endured much from palpitation, weak
ness. irregular, unnatural appetite, indigestion, pain in
my side, &C. | began 20 improve soon after taking
your medicine, and an now no. only changed in strength
To a new person, Tut an rid Of the pains, cough, expec-
toration and night sTeats. ana have a very good apps-
tite an Z digestion. REBECCA McDERMOT.
Upper Sandusky, June. ls55-augl4
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9rme Sntfliqrntr.
Ride on the G & NJ Railroaa.

hlHC III InC u ~ IL A01lOoGs
On Thursday last, about 200 OF ouI
citizens, ladies and gentleman, took
trip over a portion of the Railroad from
this place Westward. Platform car,
were arranged with seats, but did no.
afford protection from a shower, which
fell just as they were ready to start,
d~ampening the clothes, but not The good
feeling which prevailed. "On board, .
were a number of our citizens, who, for
the first time, erode on a rail-" After
proceeding about eight miles, the com.
pany returned, highly delighted with
the trip, and more anxious than ever
for the completion Of the road.
We could not help noticing the smooth
ness and frmnesso of the road, although not
yet graveled. The ties are heavier and
laid closer together than those of any
other road over which we have travelled.
In fact, the whole wo'k is being done in
the best and most substantial manner
They are now laying the iron at the rate
of about half a mile per day.
The Cleveland Leader, in speaking of
this road, says:
esThere are on this road some of the
finest specimens of rock dressed mason
~ We have ever seen. The arch cul
vert over Walworth run is a work of
massive proportions. and looks solid
enough to stand till d~oomsday. The
bridge abutments where the road eros
ses the river, a bour amile from Superb
or street, are structures of sandstone
which will be enduring monuments of
engineering skill as long as water runs
in the Cuyahoga
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Sad Accident.

A son of Mr.. JAMES ANDERSON, Of
Girard, aged about 10 years. willie bath
ing in the canal lock, at that place, was
caught by the closing gates, and Sc
crushed as to cause him to sink imme
diately. Assistance was promptly rem
dered, but.very soon after he was rccov-
cred, he breathed his last. having SUI
fered serious internal injury. He was
a very intelligent and promising youth,
and much loved by his companions.